Jay Northcote

Noah und Sol sind frisch verliebt, doch Noahs Unsicherheit gef hrdet ihre noch junge Beziehung. Kann Sol Noah davon berzeugen, dass er ihn so liebt, wie er ist?Noah h lt sich f r nichts Besonderes. Mittelgro , etwas schm chtig gebaut, ganz s , aber eher ein Strebertyp - so gnadenlos durchschnittlich, dass er nicht damit rechnet, bemerkt zu werden. Schon gar nicht von Sol, dem hinrei enden, dunkelhaarigen Fremden, den er immer abends auf der Heimfahrt von der Arbeit in der U-Bahn sieht. Als ein Freund Noah zu einem riskanten Versuch berredet, Sols Aufmerksamkeit zu gewinnen, geht die Sache besser aus, als Noah zu hoffen gewagt h tte. Doch Noah glaubt, weder interessant noch sexy genug zu sein, um Sols Aufmerksamkeit lange zu fesseln. Als Sol versucht, Noah n herzukommen, bef rchtet Noah erst recht, dass Sol ihm das Herz brechen k nnte, und zieht sich zur ck. Wenn ihre Beziehung berleben soll, muss Noah einsehen, dass Sol ihn ganz anders sieht als er sich selbst. Denn f r Sol ist Noah sehr wohl etwas ganz Besonderes. Dieses Buch enth lt eine abgeschlossene Geschichte mit einem positiven Ende.

Judes Live-Webcam-Show weckt in Shawn ein Verlangen, das er bisher stets verleugnet hat Shawn treibt haltlos durchs Leben. Er hat erst k rzlich seinen Abschluss gemacht und steckt nun fest in einem Job ohne Aufstiegsm glichkeiten, mit dem er kaum seine laufenden Rechnungen bezahlen kann. Seine Freundin hat mit ihm Schluss gemacht, seine Freunde haben sich weiterentwickelt, und er ist immer noch in Plymouth - ohne Plan.Jude ist ein Student, der in derselben Wohngemeinschaft lebt. Er ist out und proud und repr sentiert alles, wovor Shawn schon seit der Pubert t davonl uft. Als Shawn herausfindet, dass Jude als Webcam-Boy arbeitet, kann er der Versuchung nicht widerstehen und schaut sich heimlich eine der Live-Shows an. Sie weckt W nsche in ihm, die ihm Angst machen, aber er ist fasziniert und f hlt sich zu Jude hingezogen. Und so stellt er sich seiner Angst.Shawn, der unbedingt seine bisexuelle Neigung n her erforschen will, schl gt Jude vor, einmal eine gemeinsame Cam-Show zu machen. Jude stimmt zu, und schon bald werden die Dinge kompliziert - und kinky. Wenn Shawn bekommen soll, was er will, dann muss er den Mut finden, sich nicht l nger zu verstecken, und ehrlich dazu stehen, wer er wirklich ist.Auch wenn dieses Buch Teil der Housemates-Reihe ist, enth lt es neue Hauptfiguren. Es hat ein abschlie endes Happy End und kann als eigenst ndiges Buch gelesen werden.

Ryan non sta cercando una relazione con un ragazzo... e Johnny non sta cercando una relazione, punto.Ryan sempre stato attratto da altezza, gambe lunghe e capelli biondi, preferibilmente femminili. Quando Johnny attira il suo sguardo a una festa, Ryan si scopre interessato, anche se con un maschio non gli era mai successo. L'attrazione reciproca, e la notte fantastica che segue gli apre gli occhi sulla sua bisessualit .L'esperienza ha insegnato a Johnny che l'amore fa male. Rimanere single pi sicuro, e non c' bisogno di relazioni complicate visto che rimorchiare facile. Quando si trasferisce nella casa accanto a quella di Ryan, tutti e due sono interessati a riprendere da dove avevano interrotto, e sembra un accordo ideale: comodo, di reciproca soddisfazione, e senza implicazioni.Nonostante le loro migliori intenzioni di mantenere tutto occasionale, oltre al legame fisico ne sviluppano uno emotivo. Entrambi cominciano a volere di pi da quel rapporto, ma hanno paura di ammetterlo. Se vogliono far funzionare le cose bisogna che comincino a essere sinceri; prima con se stessi, e poi l'uno con l'altro.

Joe deserves better. Meeting Dylan helps him see that.After a recent redundancy, Joe takes a few months off to try and make it as a writer. His partner, Harry, is less than supportive but Joe is used to that after ten years together, just like he's used to Harry's controlling nature and his drinking habit.Dylan, a server at Rainbow Place, is fascinated by Joe as he sits in the caf and works on his laptop. His attempts to flirt are met with awkwardness at first, but gradually Joe opens up. Dylan is disappointed when he learns Joe isn't single. As their friendship develops he begins to worry about the nature of Joe's relationship, especially when he witnesses Harry's behaviour in person. Abuse isn't always physical, and Dylan knows that from experience. His concern helps Joe see his relationship for what it is, and gives him the courage to end things with Harry.Free to act on their mutual attraction, Joe and Dylan dive headlong into something that becomes serious fast. Joe revels in the passion and intimacy he's been missing out on for so long, but Dylan is worried that Joe is on the rebound. He puts on the brakes, knowing that they need to slow down to make this last. For this new relationship to work, Joe needs to show Dylan that he's ready to move on from the past.Although this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone and has a satisfying happy ending.

Is it worth risking a friendship for a chance at love?Leaving home to go to university is an exciting phase in anyone's life. One that's full of new places, new friends, and new experiences. But Lewis isn't prepared for the sudden and intense crush he develops on his out-and-proud flatmate, Max, because Lewis had always assumed he was straight.Max starts dating another guy, and Lewis's jealousy at seeing them together forces him to confront his growing attraction. When Max's relationship goes awry, Lewis is the one to comfort him and one thing leads to another. After a night together, Lewis is devastated that Max wants to go back to being just friends.Lewis tries his best to move on and their friendship survives, but the feelings he has for Max don't go away. He faces other challenges as he deals with coming out to his parents, and needs Max's support more than ever. But Lewis isn't the only one who's conflicted. When Max finally admits he cares for Lewis too, Lewis must decide whether he dares risk his heart again on being more than just friends.

Where do you go when your home is no longer a safe place? Alex is about to turn eighteen and is firmly in the closet. He's been biding his time, waiting to escape to uni, and finally come out away from the oppressive influence of his homophobic father. When he flunks his exams, he's stuck in the small town of Porthladock-and what's worse is that he's working for his dad. The only thing that makes it bearable is Cam. Cam's comfortable with his bisexuality, but he doesn't broadcast it. Young, free, and single, his social life revolves around playing rugby and hanging out with his mates. He's attracted to Alex, but with the six-year age gap, Cam's wary of getting involved. Plus, he thinks Alex needs a friend more than he needs a lover, and as their friendship grows, Cam decides he's not willing to risk ruining it for casual sex. When Alex's dad finds out about his sexuality, Alex is suddenly both jobless and homeless. He finds work at Rainbow Place, the local LGBT-friendly caf and Cam lets Alex stay in his flat for a while. But Alex would rather be sleeping in Cam's bed than on his sofa. With them both living under one roof, their feelings for each other grow stronger, and the sexual tension is hard to ignore. Will giving in to it ruin their friendship and complicate things for Alex even more? Although this book is part of a linked series, it has a satisfying happy ending, and can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Starting over isn't easy, but Ben is ready to live his life as the man he was always meant to be.Ben is transgender and back at university after hormone treatment and chest surgery. His new housemates have no idea about his history and Ben would prefer to keep it that way. He's starting from scratch and his life is finally on track, except in the romance department. The idea of dating guys as a guy is exhilarating but terrifying, because if Ben wants a boyfriend he'll have to disclose his secret.Sid is drawn to Ben from the moment they meet. He normally gets what he wants-in the short term at least. Ben's guarded at first, and Sid's not used to guys rejecting his advances. He eventually charms his way through Ben's defences and helps Ben on his journey of sexual awakening.It doesn't matter to Sid that Ben is trans. He's attracted to the whole person, and isn't worried about what is-or isn't-in Ben's pants. They're good together, and both of them are falling hard and fast, but Ben's insecurities keep getting in the way. If Sid can convince Ben he's committed, will Ben finally be able to put his heart on the line?Although this book is part of the Housemates series, it has new main characters, a satisfying happy ending, and can be read as a standalone.Length: 57,000 words approx.

Josh has a plan: get through uni with a good degree and no debts. Focused on his goals, he's working as an escort to pay his way. He enjoys the no-strings sex and doesn't have the time or inclination for a relationship. Falling in love definitely isn't part of the deal-especially not with a client.When Rupert meets Josh in a bar, he's smitten on sight. He's never paid for sex before, but when Josh propositions him, he can't resist. He should have known one night would never be enough. Luckily for him, he has an inheritance to support his addiction to Josh, because his job in IT wouldn't cover the cost. With each appointment the lines get increasingly blurred. Something is developing between them that feels more like a relationship than a business transaction, but they come from different worlds and to go from client-and-escort to lovers seems impossible. If they want a future together, Josh and Rupert have a lot to overcome.Length: 49,000 words

Jez Fielding and James MacKenzie-Big Mac to his mates-are in their second year at uni. After partying too hard last year, they make a pact to rein themselves in. While their housemates are out drinking every weekend, Jez and Mac stay in to save cash and focus on their studies.When Jez suggests watching some porn together, he isn't expecting Mac to agree to it. One thing leads to another, and soon their arrangement becomes hands-on rather than hands-off. But falling for your straight friend can only end badly, unless there's a chance he might feel the same.