Marie Sexton

Coda, Colorado, offre l'image d'une parfaite carte postale, mais les montagnes ne sont pas les meilleures interlocutrices. Un homosexuel célibataire peut se sentir bien seul. Mais pour ces quatre couples, l'air frais de cette petite ville leur inspire une romance bien À eux.

Coda, numéro hors sérieAdolescent, Dominic Jacobsen soupçonne déjà qu'il est gay. Il a toute la confirmation nécessaire lorsqu'un garçon de passage grimpe sur le siège arrière de sa GTO. Une soirée avec Lamar Franklin suffit à le convaincre qu'il a trouvé l'homme de sa vie. Malheureusement, une soirée est tout ce qu'il a avant que Lamar retourne à Tucson.Quinze ans plus tard, après avoir mis fin à la dernière d'une série de relations désastreuses, Lamar revient à Coda dans le Colorado. Il est seul, déprimé et reçoit des coups de téléphone anonymes la nuit. Lamar est prêt à renoncer lorsqu'il se retrouve face à son passé.Depuis ses dix-sept ans, Dominic rêve de retrouver Lamar, mais ça ne signifie pas qu'il y est prêt. C'est déjà assez difficile d'affronter les rumeurs d'une petite ville et les mélodrames d'une grande famille, Dominic refuse de perdre la garde de sa fille adolescente, Naomi. La seule solution, c'est de s'assurer que Lamar et lui restent amis, rien de plus. Quoi qu'il arrive, ils garderont leurs vêtements.Rien de plus simple, n'est-ce pas ?

Graham and his roping partner, Jackson, have been friends since they were boys. They've ruled the rodeo scene for ten years running, but lately, Graham's heart isn't in the game. He's tired of the bruises, the cowboy mentality, and the animal rights activists who picket every event. He's also tired of being in love with Jackson, and nothing's been the same between them since their disastrous drunken encounter the year before. Then Graham has a run-in with one of the rodeo protesters, and everything changes. Kaz is young, idealistic, and sexy as hell. But he's also a know-it-all, animal-loving vegan, bent on saving the world one cow at a time. They have next to nothing in common, but Graham can't stop thinking about what might happen if they can stop butting heads long enough to give it a try. Unfortunately, no matter how attracted Graham is to other men, he always panics and runs when the clothes start to come off. But Kaz has an idea for getting Graham past his nerves and into bed. All they need is a bit of rope. This 41,000 word novella was previously published.

A Tucker Springs Novel Paul Hannon flunked out of vet school. His fiancÉe left him. He can barely afford his rent, and he hates his house. About the only things he has left are a pantry full of his ex’s kitchen gadgets and a lot of emotional baggage. He could really use a win—and that’s when he meets El. Pawnbroker El Rozal is a cynic. His own family’s dysfunction has taught him that love and relationships lead to misery. Despite that belief, he keeps making up excuses to see Paul again. Paul, who doesn’t seem to realize that he’s talented and kind and worthy. Paul, who’s not over his ex-fiancÉe and is probably straight anyway. Paul, who’s so blind to El’s growing attraction, even asking him out on dates doesn’t seem to tip him off. El may not do relationships, but something has to give. If he wants to keep Paul, he’ll have to convince him he’s worthy of love—and he’ll have to admit that attachment might not be so bad after all.

Sometimes family chooses you.At forty, Vincent “Vinnie” Fierro is still afraid to admit he might be gay—even to himself. It’ll be a problem for his big fat Italian family. Still, after three failed marriages, it’s getting harder to ignore what he really wants.Vinnie attempts some self-exploration in Chicago’s Boystown bars, far from anyone who knows him. Naturally, he runs smack into someone from the neighborhood.Between working two jobs, going to school, taking care of his grandmother, and dealing with his mother’s ongoing substance abuse, Trey Giles has little time for fun, let alone dating someone who swears he’s straight. Yet after one night of dancing cheek-to-cheek, Trey agrees to let Vinnie court him and see if he truly belongs on this side of the fence—though Trey intends to keep his virginity intact.It seems like a solid plan, but nothing is simple when family is involved. When Vinnie’s family finds out about their relationship, the situation is sticky enough, but when Trey’s mother goes critical, Vinnie and Trey must decide whose happiness is most important—their families’ or their own.

The exciting conclusion to Release Fire rages through Davlova in the wake of a bloody revolution. The tyrannical upper class has been overthrown. In the midst of the chaos, Misha and Ayo escape on Miguel Donato's boat and flee across the sea to the distant city of Deliphine. All his life, Misha has dreamed of leaving Davlova behind, but now the only thing he wants to do is go home. He has no idea if the city still stands or how many of his friends have survived. But before he can return to Davlova and find his place in the wrecked landscape of the trenches, he'll have to face a new threat in Deliphine - the Dollhouse.Even in Deliphine, most people think the Dollhouse is a myth, but Misha knows the truth. The Dollhouse is real. It's ruthless. It has an agenda. And now, it wants Ayo back.Previously published under the pen name A.M. Sexton.

Davlova: a poverty-ridden city-state ruled by a tyrannical upper class. Resources are scarce and technology is illegal. But in the slums, revolution is brewing.Misha is a common pickpocket until his boss gives him a new job. Disguised as a whore, Misha is sent to work for one of the most powerful men in the city. But his real task is far more dangerous: get close to Miguel Donato, and find something - anything - that will help topple Davlova's corrupt government.Misha is plunged into the decadent world of the upper class, where slaves are common and even the most perverse pleasure can be found. Although he's sure Davlova's elite is involved in something horrific, proof is hard to come by, and Misha begins to fall in love with the man he's supposed to betray. Then Misha meets Ayo - a sex slave forced by the neural implant in his brain to take pleasure from pain - and everything changes. As the lower class pushes toward a bloody revolution, Misha will find himself caught between his surprising feelings for Donato, his obligations to his clan, and his determination to save Ayo.Warning: This book contains graphic descriptions of violent sexual acts of questionable consent that may be disturbing to some readers.Previously published under the pen name A.M. Sexton.

A Tucker Springs Novel Paul Hannon flunked out of vet school. His fiancée left him. He can barely afford his rent, and he hates his house. About the only things he has left are a pantry full of his ex's kitchen gadgets and a lot of emotional baggage. He could really use a win—and that's when he meets El. Pawnbroker El Rozal is a cynic. His own family's dysfunction has taught him that love and relationships lead to misery. Despite that belief, he keeps making up excuses to see Paul again. Paul, who doesn't seem to realize that he's talented and kind and worthy. Paul, who's not over his ex-fiancée and is probably straight anyway. Paul, who's so blind to El's growing attraction, even asking him out on dates doesn't seem to tip him off. El may not do relationships, but something has to give. If he wants to keep Paul, he'll have to convince him he's worthy of love—and he'll have to admit that attachment might not be so bad after all.

Illustrated VersionCaptain Tristan Kelley enjoys the luxuries of Regency service, as well as the pleasure of his Prince's bed. It's an easy life, if not a happy one. When the Prince decides to take a trip through the perilous Blind Space, Tristan must go with him, but somebody in the Prince's guard is a traitor.Blind and held prisoner, Tristan finds himself at the mercy of Valero, a pirate who bears no love for the Regency. Valero is determined to seduce Tristan, and Tristan fears his resolve won't last. His duty is clear, but so is his desire. As the days tick by with no word or ransom from the Regency, Tristan begins to question what loyalty means to his Prince, the Regency he's sworn to, and to the man who holds him captive. He begins to realize that being a prisoner may actually set him free.

Eldon Cinder would give anything to see Prince Xavier one last time, but only women are invited to the royal ball. When the local witch offers to make Eldon female for just one night, he agrees.One spell.One night.One dance.What could possibly go wrong?

Graham et son partenaire Jackson r gnent en ma tres dans le monde du rod o depuis plus de dix ans. Seulement depuis quelques temps Graham a perdu son enthousiasme pour le lasso; il en a assez des bleus, de la mentalit de cowboy et des manifestations pour les droits des animaux qui ont lieu lors de chaque v nement. Et puis il y a Jackson...Graham et Jackson sont amis d'enfance, mais les choses sont devenu quelque peu compliqu entre eux depuis l'ann e derni re o , ivres, les deux hommes ont fini par coucher ensemble. Si Graham a accept l'id e qu'il puisse peut- tre tre gay, et tre attir par certains hommes, il finit toujours par paniquer et s'enfuir d s que les v tements commencent tomber.Tout change apr s sa prise de bec avec l'un des manifestants. Kaz est jeune, id aliste, et super sexy. Et il a une id e bien pr cise pour aider Graham d passer son blocage et le mettre dans son lit.Tout ce qu'ils leur faut, c'est un peu de corde...

Suite de De A à Z Coda, numéro hors série La lettre Z Zach et Angelo se sont faits à leur nouvelle vie à Coda dans le Colorado. Avec l'aide de leurs amis Matt et Jared, ils ont trouvé leur place dans la communauté. Zach et Angelo explorent aussi les particularités de leur relation, mais quand ils prennent une décision que Jared désapprouve, Angelo se fâche avec le meilleur ami de son partenaire. Et le partenaire de son meilleur ami.Lorsqu'ils décident de partir quelques jours à Las Vegas, Angelo croit que Jared et lui sont sur la voie de la réconciliation. Mais lorsqu'ils rencontrent par hasard l'ex-petit ami de Zach, Angelo se remet en question, ainsi que leur relation. Matt et Jared ont toujours été là lorsque Zach et Angelo ont eu besoin d'aide. Mais quand il s'agit de leur relation, leurs amis pourraient plus être le mal que le remède. Paris de A à Z Zach Mitchell et son amant Angelo Green sont en route pour Paris - en compagnie de leurs amis de Coda Matt et Jared - afin d'assister au mariage de Jon et Cole. Matt devra faire face à l'ex-amant de Jared et Angelo devra passer toute une semaine avec l'ex-petit ami de Zach. Entre la jalousie de Matt et le mauvais caractère d'Angelo, Zach se dit qu'ils auront de la chance qu'ils passent la semaine sans que l'un des fiancés se retrouve avec un bon oeil au beurre noir. Mais très vite, Zach se rend compte qu'il devrait moins s'inquiéter d'Angelo et plus de lui-même. Affronter ses souvenirs doux-amers et son sentiment de culpabilité d'avoir brisé le coeur de Jon est plus difficile que prévu. Mais s'il veut un avenir avec Angelo, Zach devra trouver le moyen de surmonter son passé.

After four tours in Afghanistan, Warren Groves couldn't settle into civilian life. For the last twelve years, he's survived by working odd and often illegal jobs for some of Denver's less fortunate. His personal life is equally unsatisfactory. He can barely remember the last time he had sex, let alone the last time he got to use somebody hard and rough, the way he likes. Fate intervenes when a favor for a friend leads him to a pretty young rentboy named Taylor Reynolds.Taylor's spent the last few years on his own, working as a hustler, going home with anybody who'll give him a warm meal and a place to sleep. He enjoys having a bit of force used against him, and he makes Warren an offer he can't refuse - all the sex he wants, as rough and dirty as he likes, in exchange for room and board.At first, Warren thinks he's struck gold. Taylor's the perfect roommate - he cooks, he cleans, and he's dynamite in the sack. But Taylor has some dark demons in his head and some even darker cravings. Falling for somebody as volatile as Taylor is dangerous enough, but when Taylor's urges turn truly self-destructive, it'll be up to Warren to decide just how far to let things go.

Sometimes family chooses you. At forty, Vincent "Vinnie" Fierro is still afraid to admit he might be gay—even to himself. It'll be a problem for his big, fat Italian family. Still, after three failed marriages, it's getting harder to ignore what he really wants. Vinnie attempts some self-exploration in Chicago's Boystown bars, far from anyone who knows him. Naturally, he runs smack into someone from the neighborhood. Between working two jobs, going to school, taking care of his grandmother, and dealing with his mother's ongoing substance abuse, Trey Giles has little time for fun, let alone dating someone who swears he's straight. Yet after one night of dancing cheek-to-cheek, Trey agrees to let Vinnie court him and see if he truly belongs on this side of the fence—though Trey intends to keep his virginity intact. It seems like a solid plan, but nothing is simple when family is involved. When Vinnie's family finds out about their relationship, the situation is sticky enough, but when Trey's mother goes critical, Vinnie and Trey must decide whose happiness is most important—their families' or their own.

Twenty years after prom queen Cassie Kennedy is brutally murdered, six teenagers break into the house where she was killed to hold a s ance. Haven knows his cousin Elise only wants to scare the crap out of him and his friends, but he's willing to put up with one of her pranks if it means a chance to spend a few hours with the new kid in town, Pierce Hunter.But when morning comes, Elise has disappeared without a trace.Twelve years later, Pierce and his twin brother Jordan are professional paranormal investigators, starring in their own ghost-hunting TV show. When Pierce calls Haven, insisting they return to the supposedly haunted building one last time, Haven reluctantly agrees. He's nervous about seeing Pierce again, but he's determined to get some answers. Did they really speak to Cassie's ghost that night? What happened to Elise? And the biggest mystery of all - how did she know the secret of the well?

Soul acquisition is a drag, but if Abaddon doesn't catch up on his quota, he could be demoted to scooping poop for the Hounds of Hell. With a deadline hanging over him, he heads for the Bible Belt, looking for the perfect combination of sweetness and challenge.Seth is a blind musician, part of a traveling tent revival. He's cute, mystically talented, and quotes the Bible at every turn. His soul is pure enough to fill Abaddon's quota for months to come, and Abaddon is determined to claim it.The problem? There's the revival foreman who watches Abaddon's every move. Then there's the mystery of Seth's many unusual talents. Finally, there's Abaddon himself. He's beginning to like Seth a bit too much. Maybe Seth deserves something better than damnation.But Hell's agenda isn't negotiable, and time is running out. If Abaddon doesn't play his cards right, he could condemn both of them to the worst fate of all-an eternity apart.Warning: Contains a Bible-quoting twink and an irreverent devil. Also, snakes. Lots and lots of snakes.

Coda, numéro hors série Lorsque Jonathan Kechter accepte de rencontrer Cole Fenton, il ne s'attend à rien d'autre qu'à un dîner et une nuit sans lendemain... mais il ne s'attendait pas non plus à Cole. Cole est arrogant, extravagant et pas du tout le genre de Jon. Toutefois, lorsque Cole lui propose une relation sexuelle sans aucun engagement lorsqu'ils sont tous les deux en ville, Jon accepte immédiatement. Cet arrangement est peut-être sans aucun engagement, mais Jonathan apprend vite qu'entre sa peur de toute intimité et sa vie de nomade, avec Cole Fenton, rien n'est facile. Jonathan se demande si leur relation n'est pas vouée à l'échec dès le départ. Mais plus Cole le repousse, plus Jonathan est déterminé à la sauver.