Sometimes the only way to do your job-and discover love-is to trust your instincts. D'Marcus 'Snap' Jefferson is a DEA agent who has worked hard to keep drugs from hitting the streets of Houston. So when Kenneth Santos walks in, claiming to have information about an upcoming drug shipment, Snap must make the choice whether to trust the stranger or not. Kenneth Santos is a recovering addict and ex-con trying to clean up his act. Some mysterious informant has chosen him to act as the go-between with Agent Jefferson. It's a precarious line Ken must walk because his life could be in danger if the cartels discover he's working with Snap and the DEA. Neither man expects to fall in love while playing such a dangerous game. Yet Snap always trusts his gut and it's telling him that loving Ken could be the best decision he's ever made.

Surrounded by secrets, two men search for a serial killer, while trying to keep it from becoming personal. Mac Guzman is a Texas Ranger and lead detective on a serial killer case rocking the city of Houston. He's willing to take help from anyone, especially when it comes in the form of the gorgeous FBI profiler, Tanner Wallace. Mixing business with pleasure has never been an option for Mac, but he just might change his mind and seduce Tanner into his bed. Tanner Wallace joined the Bureau and became a profiler to catch bad guys. Also, it might have a little do with making up for the evil caused by his family's business. When he's called in to consult on a serial killer case in Houston, Tanner never expects to meet Mac. The handsome Texas Ranger brings to mind hot, sweaty nights wrapped in each other's arms, yet Tanner knows Mac would walk away if he ever found out who Tanner's family really is. With the threat of another murder hanging over their heads, Tanner and Mac will have to find a way to work past their differences before the killer strikes again.

Walking in the Rain Sometimes fate brings us the right person to make our world perfect. Dayton VanHooren is a United States senator who doesn't really like his job. He's been too busy to date, much less pick anyone up for sex. Being openly gay means he doesn't have to worry about scandal, but he's looking for something more than a good time. Mickey O'Leary can barely think, he's so exhausted. Working three jobs to help pay his brother's hospital bills keeps him going and helps him forget about how lonely he is. Mickey would like to meet a nice guy who won't run at the first hint of Mickey's problems. A wedding reception and a thunderstorm are catalysts to bring these two men together. What can they do when they discover the perfect man for them but fall in love? Barefoot Dancing A moment in time can be the most pivotal one in our lives. Kendall VanHooren is happy with his life. He works as a corporate lawyer in his father's firm and does as he wishes on the weekends. He used to be a partier, but as he's matured, he's settled down and figured out that sometimes quiet is a good thing. George Bowie is working a minimum wage job, which is barely keeping him off the streets most days. He lost his job in the banking crisis and has learned the hard way that pride has no place when it comes to survival. Dancing barefoot on the beach might seem an odd thing to do, but it brings two men together at just the right moment for their worlds to collide.

Following his Footsteps Winston Tennant came to New York to work. After burying himself in his job for the several years, he's afraid he's becoming like his father. When Winston came out, he was disowned. When Winston meets Patrick Gaverson, he thinks he just might have found the man who can take his mind off his work. Patrick Gaverson never imagined that Winston Tennant would be interested in a mere personal assistant like him. Yet after a not-so-subtle set-up by his boss and his best friend, Patrick finds himself on a date with Winston. Falling in love so quickly shouldn't be easy... Anywhere Tequila Flows Sidney Richardson has watched his two best friends fall in love, leaving him to wonder if he'll ever find the right man for him. Sure, he's been playing the field since he discovered sex, but he's never taken a chance on one of those one-night stands to see if there might be more. Now he's ready, but is the man he's waiting on ready as well? Tito Perez has had a rough go of it, but he's finally in a good place in his life. He's got a great job and a group of marvellous friends. Who cares that he doesn't have that one special guy in his life? Some people just aren't meant to fall in love. Then a chance meeting between boss and employee gives Sidney and Tito an opportunity to put their hopes and dreams into action. Will love flow as easily as the tequila Tito pours?

Remove the Empty Spaces Finding a solution for his boss brings Ion to the point of having his deepest fantasies come true. Being a mailroom clerk is a stepping stone for Ion Vasile. He doesn't plan on working in the basement at Bellamy International forever. Ion spends a lot of his time fantasising about Adrien Bellamy, CEO and President of the company. He's sure Adrien doesn't know he exists. Adrien Bellamy does know Ion exists. Even with all his money and power, Adrien isn't sure Ion would want to go out with him. So he keeps his distance from the gorgeous mail clerk. After Ion finds a solution to a troubling acquisition, Adrien takes a chance and asks him out. Their attraction runs red-hot, and a serious relationship becomes a possibility. But first they have to deal with their families and the differences pointed out between them. Adrien must find a way to convince Ion his lack of money and name doesn't mean anything because Adrien loves him no matter what. Close the Distance Being in love isn't always roses and sunshine. Ion Vasile and Adrien Bellamy start dating and fall in love quickly. As their relationship grows stronger, Ion discovers the fragility of his family ties. As his mother turns against him and his brother seems to be supporting her, Ion begins to lean more and more on Adrien. Adrien wants nothing more than to be strong for Ion and share his own family with him. Yet he's afraid they're moving too fast. He doesn't want to scare the most marvellous man he's ever met away. When tragedy strikes, they both realise life is too short to let fear rule their choices.

Two outsiders, a thief and an assassin, find an ally in the other as they fight an empire to stay alive. Rue Thaday accepts a job to steal some files for the Inter-Universal Military. When he comes face-to-face with his mark, Rue realizes there's more going on than meets the eye. He might even have been set up to take the fall while the IUM forces another planet to accept their rule. Vlatko's trying to find a way to survive. When Rue arrives in his life, Vlatko knows the thief has ulterior motives, but he's willing to risk everything for a taste of Rue's lips. Together, they have to find a way to keep Vlatko alive, and not allow the IUM to win the very dangerous power play they're caught up in. That might be the easy part, considering all the trouble appearing from Rue's unknown past, along with the assassins who want to kill Vlatko.

Seeing Him: Physical and emotional scars drove Jonah to a life in the shadows, but Trevor is determined to draw him out of the dark and into his arms. Blown Away: Sometimes love finds you before you think you're ready. Will two men from separate walks of life be able to find a common ground where they can be together? His Last Client: What happens when an occasional prostitute meets a client he can't help but fall in love with? They both risk their hearts, and together, they have to decide if the reward is worth the risk. Where Tomorrow ShineS: Kasey Adams will show Quinn Nelson just what kind of man he is. After a couple of dates it's been radio silence and Kasey wants to know why. He's ready to settle down with just one guy and start his life. Slippery When WeT: Ever since Reno started working as the head coordinator for the kids' centre at the hotel, he'd been harbouring a not-so-secret crush on a lifeguard named Bruce. When he finally has a chance to talk to Bruce and Bruce doesn't even know Reno's name, Reno is heartbroken. Out of Service: Esteban Parks is used to being the go-to-guy at the Melia. As the front desk manager, he's in a position to see everything that goes on-front and back of the house. Nothing fazes him, until he's confronted with an appealing guest and instinctively goes into rescue mode.

Home is sweetest when it's the one person you can't live without. Yancey MacCafferty and Juan Romanos fell in love when they were in their teens, but their families convinced them both to follow their dreams and explore the world before committing tothem in different directions. Yancey heads off to veterinarian school while Juan goes East to ride show horses. They stay in touch, and see each other as often as they can, but slowly they begin to drift apart. Until Yancey graduates from college and decides it's time to claim Juan as his. He gets a job working at a clinic near where Juan trains and rides. They spend as much time together as their work allows, finding out that while they may still love each other, meshing their lives together will take a lot more work.

When Robin has to save his career and choose between two very different men, he has to try not to double-fault...while hoping for an ace. Professional tennis player Robin Keller has a love/hate relationship with most everything in his life-his game, his tennis rival and sometimes hook-up Danie Coetzee, the pills and alcohol he uses to get through his days. Nothing seems to be going right anymore, and when he hits rock bottom after the French Open, drastic changes are the only option. Quinn Damaris has a well-earned reputation for turning around the careers of the athletes he acts as chef for, and he can tell from the first meeting that Robin is going to be a challenge. As a double amputee, he's not a man to back down just because the road is rough. He didn't count on anything starting between them, especially when the way he realizes Robin is gay when he sees him with Danie. Robin will have to make a choice. Is Quinn kidding himself to think that a tennis star could fall for a man who isn't whole?

No Bravery Farris O'Laughlin has been back in Chicago for five years. He'd spent thirteen years before his return in a mental asylum after his brother had him committed for 'insanity'. Darien Shaunessy is Farris' new driver and guard. He's around to keep Farris in line...or so Farris' brother thinks. Darien has his own reasons for working for the O'Laughlins, but Farris wasn't part of his plan... Love Don't Die Moran Schultz was tasked with getting information from one ward to another. He was all for helping his brother make Chicago a better place. What he wasn't expecting was his lover to show up after a month of no contact. Dutch Luciano isn't going to let Moran go without a fight. They love each other and the gangs in charge of Chicago aren't going to keep them apart. Passion Under Fire Georgio is the third son in a powerful mob family, but he has never agreed with their violent or illegal ways, so he joins the resistance in an attempt to right the wrongs that his family has done. Tito is a runner for the family. While he hates the gang, he has a sick brother at home to take care of. The last thing Tito expects is to form an attachment to Georgio. Ganging Up on Love When Dirk volunteered to take the information to the resistance, he didn't know he'd find his perfect match in their leader. Leon has always been alone, afraid of trusting anyone with his affection. When outside dangers threaten to tear them apart, will their new love be enough to keep them together? Bonfire Heart Thierry Alexander is the deputy mayor of Chicago, a city he loves but can't save on his own from the corrupt political system. His assistant and lover, Eduardo, is also known as Cesar, the head of the underground resistance movement. He has been working behind the scenes for years and finally gets what he needs-enough information to get the US government involved and take down the criminal elements strangling the city he loves.

Six years ago, a hoof to the head ended Leslie Hardin's showjumping career and his relationship with the man he loved. Broken, hurt and rejected, Les has focused his energies on rebuilding his life. Les' accident has shown him that the most valuable treasures are usually found under an imperfect surface, and his reputation for taking in strays starts to grow. But it's one of these strays in particular, injured rodeo cowboy Randy Hersch, who captures more than just his compassion. Between his disapproving father and his chosen career path, Randy has always felt the need to deny his passion. When Les takes him under his wing, Randy begins to realise that he is truly strong enough to admit his true self-to himself and to the rest of the world. But in the arms of a broken man, can he find acceptance...and love?

Book two in The Beasor Chronicles Series Searching for a Thief accused of stealing something precious, Chal acknowledges it's the Thief that he wants and is unwilling to give him up. Being a Tramp on Beasor means Chal spends most of his time transporting items from other universes for his clients. Since Tramps are unaffected by the draining symptoms of flashing, they are perfect for retrieval missions as well. He's watched two of his friends fall in love, and longs to find his own lover. When he accepts a mission to flash to Earth, and retrieve a Thief who has stolen something important, Chal had no way of knowing his target might steal his heart as well. Palmer wants to be left alone. He's been used by the man who was supposed to be his friend, and forced to do things he didn't want to do. When he flashes to Earth, Palmer hopes he can remain hidden and safe. Yet the moment a Tramp walks into the diner Palmer works at, he knows his life has taken a radical turn. For better or worse, the Tramp and the Thief have to find out where the truth lies in the tangle of lies they've been given.

If their relationship is discovered, Derek's singing career would end, but Max can't live a lie. Who will risk it all for a chance at forever? Derek St. Martin is Nashville's hottest country singer. For eight years, fame and fortune have come his way, but he's not happy. In fact, he's on the edge of a nervous breakdown or checking into a drug rehab centre. Hiding his sexual preference is driving him to resort to numbing the pain. When his stepbrother suggests he should go on vacation, Derek jumps at the chance to relax and get his head on straight. Max Furlo isn't amused. His bosses were leaving him in charge of some singer while he had other more important things to take care of. Seeing Derek St. Martin for the first time hits Max hard and, suddenly, he's considering a summer fling. Both men know that a relationship can never be for them. Derek's career wouldn't handle the news and Max can't live a lie. Yet when a summer fling becomes love, who will be willing to risk it all for a chance at forever?