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Sequel to Sunrise Over Savannah Needing a lifestyle change, Garner Holt, an uptight workaholic psychologist, buys a sailboat and trades in his prestigious job in New York City for a life on the water. After engine failure and six weeks in Savannah, Georgia for repair, he arrives in Key West, Florida early one morning and encounters a half-dressed hooligan walking along the docks of the marina. Garner immediately thinks this barefoot and shirtless man with a shaved head, multiple tattoos, and piercings in every orifice is going to rob him. He prepares for the worst. Instead, the stranger passes Garner by and climbs on a boat two slips down. With the threat of danger gone, Garner is surprisingly intrigued. Hawken Bristol is used to being on the receiving end of stereotypes. He sees the fear on the stranger's face, recognizes the rigidity in his stance, but is too tired from his wild night of partying to engage the frightened stranger. A few cat and mouse encounters around town lead to an uncanny attraction. However, after Garner helps Hawken dock his boat in a windstorm, sparks start to fly. But this new liaison brings up old baggage that threatens to derail everything they have going.
After one very long tour of duty in Afghanistan and an honorable discharge from the USMC, Elijah Preston comes home to nothing. He barely scrapes up enough money for a cheap motel in Quantico, Virginia, with no money-making opportunities in sight. A chance encounter in a local Walmart finally gives Eli hope for employment. Elijah is ready to sign on with Royce Mackey's proposition... until he hears what's required. Royce operates a gay military porn site and wants Eli as his next star, never mind that Eli isn't gay. Desperate and broke, Eli grudgingly accepts Royce's offer and soon finds himself immersed in a strange new world. Hamish Turner's been there before. Taking Eli under his wing, he teaches him everything he can about Royce's operation. The two quickly become friends, easing the way for their first scene together. Awkward at first, they both ease into it and find there is more of a connection between them than either expected. Curious to see where their mutual attraction takes them, they begin a relationship off-screen. But life gets complicated when a crazed fan of Hamish's starts sending threatening letters demanding the scenes between the two men stop. Or else….
Bissonet & Cruz Investigations: Book One When valuable Civil War era art is stolen from a popular New Orleans gallery, NOPD Lead Detective Montgomery "Beau" Bissonet and his partner set out to solve the crime. When the gallery's insurance company sends Tollison Cruz to the Big Easy to conduct their own independent investigation, personalities clash and battle lines are definitely drawn. The heist quickly becomes a politically driven high profile case, and Detective Bissonet is furious when he's ordered to work along side Investigator Cruz to assure a timely arrest. The heat index soars to new levels when the two investigators discover they have a lot more in common than originally thought. With the tension between them temporarily sated, Bissonet and Cruz finally start to work together, on more than just a professional level. But everything comes to a screeching halt when Beau discovers his cohort in crime has been withholding information regarding the investigation and has been concealing a very questionable past. What happens next rivals the scorching summer heat.
Sequel to Before the Final Encore When hunky aspiring country singer Billy Eagan heads to Nashville in search of his big break, a relationship and love are the furthest things from his mind. Taking a foreman's job at the Lazy H ranch and not knowing how he will be accepted, Billy decides to fly under the radar and stay as closeted as he can without denying who he really is. It's immediately confirmed that he made the right decision when he discovers homophobia is still alive and well in Tennessee. Then Billy gets his break and meets gorgeous record label executive Ian Dillon. Their worlds collide both professionally and personally, and Billy falls hard. But Ian is still haunted by the mysterious betrayal of his one and only lover, and knowing Billy possesses the power to emotionally destroy him, Ian decides to cut his losses and simply walk away. Determined not to give up on the man he loves, Billy secretly starts to unravel the past and quickly finds that it's not what it appears. Can Billy rescue Ian's heart, or will bigotry and hatred win over love?
Sequel to Final Encore Country superstar Billy Eagan's career is soaring. He's topping the charts and winning award after award. He and his manager and life partner, Ian Dillon, have been virtually inseparable for almost five years, solidifying their relationship as well as Billy's skyrocketing stardom. After a secret kiss between the two of them at an awards show is caught on camera, a tabloid newspaper outs Billy and Ian as lovers, which could sabotage Billy's career on the bigoted Nashville music scene. To make matter worse, an old adversary rears his ugly head and threatens to end everything Billy and Ian have worked for—including their lives.
La nuit avant son mariage, Zander Walsh, ses parents, et son futur mari se font tirer dessus en interrompant un mystErieux cambriolage alors qu'ils rentrent chez eux. AprEs trois semaines dans le coma, Zander se rEveille pour apprendre qu'il est le seul survivant, et que sa vie parfaite s'est effondrEe en un instant. Le bel agent du FBI Jake Elliot enquEte sur l'affaire, et il apprEhende le tueur -, qui s'Echappe rapidement. AprEs six mois de recherche, Zander et Jake rEalisent que le FBI leur fait obstruction... et qu'ils ont lentement tissE un lien indissoluble qui commence A prendre encore davantage d'importance. Une fois qu'ils s'embarquent dans une quEte afin d'apprEhender le tueur pour la seconde fois, ils dEcouvrent que cette nuit Epouvantable Etait bien plus qu'un simple cambriolage. Les grosses entreprises et les politiciens peuvent-ils cacher la vEritE, ou les recherches de Zander et Jake pour dEcouvrir ce qu'il s'est passE marqueront-elles la fin de leur nouvel amour et de leur vie ?
Angus Conrad (Gus) McRae is a privileged Charlestonian following family tradition and attending the Citadel, harboring big dreams of a military career. With the infamous Hell Week behind him, he quickly realizes being a Knob (a freshman cadet) is just as tough—especially for a man like Gus who must keep his sexuality a secret. Then a sudden dorm reassignment lands him with a roommate in the form of one of the football team's top players—working-class jock Stewart Adam (Sam) Morley—and life gets increasingly complicated. Gus can't imagine a man like Sam as gay, yet there's something between them—exchanged glances, the occasional innuendo. Sexual tensions rise, leaving them more than friends but less than lovers. Gus and Sam know there's too much to lose and they must keep their attraction hidden. If they fail, they risk destroying their hopes and dreams for a prosperous future in a military world that's not yet ready to accommodate masculine gay men.
Father Cullen Kiley, a gay Episcopal priest on hiatus from the church, decides to take his boat, T-Time, from Provincetown, Massachusetts, to Southport, North Carolina, a place that holds an abundance of bittersweet memories for him. While on a run his first day in Southport, Cullen comes upon a man sitting on a park bench staring out over the Cape Fear River with his Bible in hand. The man's body language reeks of defeat and desperation, and unable to ignore his compassion for his fellow man, Cullen stops to offer a helping hand. Southport Baptist Church's Associate Pastor, Abel Weston, has a hard time managing his demons. When they get too overwhelming, he retreats to Southport's Historic Riverwalk with his Bible in hand and stares out over the water, praying for help and guidance that never seem to come. But Abel soon discovers that help and guidance come in many forms. An unexpected friendship develops between the two men, and as Cullen helps Abel begin to confront his doubts and fears, he comes face-to-face with his own reality, threatening both their futures.
Bissonet & Cruz Investigations: Book Three Beau Bissonet and Tollison Cruz are back, along with Bruce, Auggie, and now Bastien, Tollison's ex-partner. From the initial spark between them in Zurich, Bruce and Bastien's attraction has flared, and Bastien has come to the Big Easy to explore what lies ahead for them. It's Mardi Gras, and New Orleans is alive and festive, teeming with excited tourists and locals alike. The first few parades go off without a hitch. And then a man is targeted, shot, and killed right in the middle of a crowded street. Auggie and Bruce are called in to investigate, but before they even get started, more deaths occur, one at each of the next two parades. Auggie realizes he's dealing with a serial killer and jumps into action. Beau and Tollison join the investigation and stumble upon some similarities in the murders that are too strong to ignore. But before they can unravel the perpetrator's motives and get ahead of him, he fires another shot that affects the tightly knit group of friends in a way none of them could have ever imagined. Together they must all come up with a plan to stop the killing and serve justice in the process.
Les enquêtes de Bissonet & Cruz, tome 1 Deux tableaux de prix sont volés dans une galerie d'art de La Nouvelle-Orléans et l'inspecteur principal Montgomery Beau Bissonet est chargé de l'enquête. La compagnie d'assurance envoie également un agent, Tollison Cruz, suivre l'investigation. La situation entre les deux hommes est conflictuelle au premier abord: tension, colère et désir mêlés. L'affaire, qui implique des personnes en vue, doit être traitée avec précaution. Sur ordre du maire, Bissonet est contraint d'accepter Cruz dans son équipe. Peu à peu, ils apprennent à travailler ensemble et se découvrent de nombreux points communs. Au cours d'un déplacement professionnel, ils vivent une nuit torride et inattendue. De retour à La Nouvelle-Orléans, Beau découvre que Tollison lui a caché son passé. Dans le Vieux Carré, la chaleur estivale fait mijoter secrets, trahisons et vengeances. Beau et Tollison trouveront-ils la réponse aux questions qu'ils se posent ?
Buch 1 in der Serie - Die Spürnasen Als wertvolle Kunstwerke aus einer beliebten Galerie in New Orleans gestohlen werden, wollen der NOPD Lead Detective Montgomery "Beau" Bissonet und sein Partner den Fall lösen. Als Tollison Cruz von der Versicherungsgesellschaft der Galerie zum Big Easy geschickt wird, um unabhängige Ermittlungen durchzuführen, prallen Persönlichkeiten aufeinander und Fronten tun sich auf. Der Einbruch wird schnell zu einem politisch hochkarätigen Fall und Detective Bissonet rast vor Wut, als ihm befohlen wird, mit Ermittler Cruz zusammenzuarbeiten, um eine zügige Verhaftung zu erreichen. Die Temperatur zwischen ihnen erreicht neue Höhen, als die beiden erkennen, dass sie mehr gemeinsam haben, als ursprünglich angenommen. Nachdem die Spannung zwischen ihnen für den Moment gelöst ist, können Bissonet und Cruz endlich zusammenarbeiten, auf mehr als nur einem professionellen Level. Aber alles kommt zum Stillstand, als Beau herausfindet, dass sein zeitweiliger Partner Informationen zurückhält, die den Fall betreffen, und eine sehr zweifelhafte Vergangenheit verschwiegen hat. Was als Nächstes passiert, stellt selbst die sengende Sommerhitze in den Schatten.
Bay Whitman, Mystery-Autor von New York Times Bestsellern, führt das Leben einer Berühmtheit - zumindest von au en betrachtet. In der Öffentlichkeit ist er selbstbewusst und hat alles unter Kontrolle. Frauen hängen an seinen Lippen, während Männer ihn um sein Selbstvertrauen und seine stolze Haltung beneiden. Aber in der Realität ist Bay ein Einzelgänger. Er ist schüchtern und introvertiert und verbringt sein Leben damit, in einem schwach beleuchteten Raum zu sitzen und seine berühmten Mystery-Romane über Jack Robbins zu schreiben. Sein einziges Laster sind Glücksspiele. Als er bei einer Pokerpartie einen Callboy gewinnt, wird Bays Leben sich verändern wie er es nie erwartet hätte.Matthew "King" Slater ist einer der beliebtesten Stars der schwulen Pornoszene. Er verbringt seine Tage vor der Kamera und seine Abende als hochbezahlter Callboy für die Reichen und Berühmten. Tief drin sehnt er sich nach Romantik und einer echten Verbindung, aber seine Vergangenheit macht es ihm schwer, die Bedürfnisse seines KÖrpers von denen seines Herzens zu trennen. Für den Moment ist es einfacher, wenn der Sex nur ein Job für ihn ist. Aber während eines Drehs in Vegas wird King für ein Rendezvous in einem berühmten Hotel und Casino angeheuert und sein gut aussehender Kunde kÖnnte die Grenze zwischen Arbeit und Vergnügen verschwimmen lassen.
Auteur de romans à succès, Bay Whitman vit la vie d'une célébrité - du moins, en apparence. En public, il est sûr de lui. Les femmes boivent la moindre de ses paroles, les hommes envient son assurance et sa démarche arrogante. Cependant, en réalité, Bay est un solitaire. Il est timide, introverti, et sa vie se résume à s'asseoir dans une pièce sombre pour écrire ses célèbres romans sur Jack Robbins. Il n'a qu'un seul vice: les jeux. Gagner un escort à une partie de poker changera sa vie d'une façon qu'il n'aurait jamais imaginé.Matthew « King Slater est l'une des stars du porno les plus en vogue. Il passe ses journées devant une caméra et ses nuits comme escort de luxe pour les personnes riches et célèbres. Au fond de lui, il meurt d'envie de trouver l'amour et un lien véritable, mais son passé rend difficile de différencier les besoins de son corps de ceux de son coeur. Pour le moment, il lui est plus facile de voir le sexe comme son travail. Pourtant, lorsqu'il doit tourner à Las Vegas et qu'il est embauché pour un travail d'escort dans un célèbre hôtel casino, son séduisant client rend plus difficile pour lui de distinguer le travail du plaisir.
New York Times best-selling mystery writer Bay Whitman leads the life of a celebrity—at least on the surface. In public he's self-assured and in control. Women hang on his every word, while men envy his confidence and swagger. But in reality, Bay is a loner. He's shy and introverted, and his life consists of sitting in a dimly lit room writing his famous Jack Robbins mystery novels. His one vice—gambling. Winning an escort in a poker game will change Bay's life in ways he never imagined.Matthew "King" Slater is one of the hottest tickets in gay porn. He spends his days in front of the camera and his nights as a highly paid escort to the rich and famous. Deep down, he craves romance and a real connection, but his past makes it hard to separate the needs of his body from those of his heart. For now, it's easier to think of sex as just a job. But while doing a shoot in Vegas, King is hired for a tryst at a famous hotel and casino, and his handsome client might blur the line between work and play.
Ephesians: The Love We Long For, Study Guide with Leader's Notes
Scotty Smith
New Growth Press
2020
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This small group guide includes in-depth lessons for one-on-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings. Explore this resource and find the riches of grace, the implications of the gospel, and the knowledge and love of God you've been waiting for. Ephesians: The Love We Long For offers Scripture-based, theologically rich content with an easy-to-follow structure to engage readers. Smith invites men and women to reflect on the God of the Bible by reading the book of Ephesians slowly. He shares how the New Testament letter presents the love we all deeply long for--God's great love for us in Jesus. In this guide, discover the implications of God's love for every aspect of your life and relationships. With rich discussion questions and Scripture-based teaching, Smith helps readers see Jesus more clearly in the themes found in the book of Ephesians.
Revelation: Hope in the Darkness, Study Guide with Leader's Notes
Scotty Smith
New Growth Press
2020
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When the difficulties of life suggest that evil and chaos reign, we need to see that God occupies the throne in heaven and rules this world. Revelation: Hope in the Darkness by Scotty Smith reminds us that though these can be scary times, we have a champion Savior who is with us and will one day make all things right. This fourteen-week study in the Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series provides in-depth lessons for one-on-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings. In this guide, author Scotty Smith give us a unique perspective on the end times that maps onto modern-day issues and problems. There is a battle raging against Jesus and his people, but be assured: Jesus wins. Though the world's kingdoms entice and persecute us, the gospel still advances. The Lamb is on the throne, and he alone is worthy of our worship. We can anticipate with great joy the final victory of Jesus and the wedding of the Lamb. Our destiny is renewal and new life, rejoicing with our Savior in the New Jerusalem.
1 John: Relying on the Love of God, Study Guide with Leader's Notes
Scotty Smith
New Growth Press
2021
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What do you rely on to get through your day? The things we rely on are also what define us--our family, education, job, accomplishments, money. For the apostle John, nothing defined him more than the love of God in Jesus, and that is what he relied on every moment of every day. Scotty Smith takes readers through 1 John and shows how a rich understanding of the love of God prepares us to thrive in times of great stress and strengthens us for every season of life. Relying on God's love brings true joy that empowers us to be faithful in the face of opposition. Discover how we are to live in this world as children of light and how the best way to defeat spiritual warfare is to be preoccupied with Jesus. Participants will learn how knowing Jesus equals loving Jesus, and loving Jesus equals loving others. Because the Father already loves us as much as he loves Jesus, he is committed to making us like Jesus. This small group guide includes eight in-depth lessons that include discussion questions, a short article to read, and a practical application section that can be used for one-to-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings. 1 John: Relying on the Love of God is part of The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series published in partnership with Serge. Each book in the series examines how the gospel story is revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments.Relying on God's love brings true joy that empowers us to be faithful in the face of opposition. Discover how we are to live in this world as children of light and how the best way to defeat spiritual warfare is to be preoccupied with Jesus. Participants will learn how knowing Jesus equals loving Jesus, and loving Jesus equals loving others. Because the Father already loves us as much as he loves Jesus, he is committed to making us like Jesus. This small group guide includes eight in-depth lessons that include discussion questions, a short article to read, and a practical application section that can be used for one-to-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings. 1 John: Relying on the Love of God is part of The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series published in partnership with Serge. Each book in the series examines how the gospel story is revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
Don't Settle for the Status Quo Do you want to live life with focus, purpose, and clarity?Everyone has the potential to be super productive. This book teaches you how.Life is seldom the way we expect. We get busy and distracted, have setbacks, and then find ourselves stuck. Scotty Sanders provides a powerful framework with solid concepts to get you unstuck and experiencing daily success.Imaging living each day confident you will WIN... that's Life on a 3x5
