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Dreamspinner Press Mistletoe Madness 2009 Season's Greetings
Roses are red. Violets are blue. If I ever got my hands on your fine ass, oh baby, the things I would do. Russ Manners writes greeting cards for a living, except Christmas is fast approaching, there's no snow, and he's fallen behind on his big Easter Card project. He's blaming the new guy, Ian Fiorillo, because ever since Ian was hired, Russ spends all his time writing bad Valentine rhymes to Ian's best asset. What Russ doesn't realize is that Ian would love to help him appreciate the wonders of Christmas in Florida.
New for 2009
Drive Me Home: Las Vegas isn't just a glamorous, glitzy playground for high rollers, Elvis impersonators, and blushing newlyweds. It's also a seedy, worn-out dumping ground for the lonely, the broken, and the lost. Eric Moss is one of those drifters, just marking time, until he meets two very different men, both of whom could change his life.
Marc Evans is a rich casino owner. He offers Eric safety, security, and a chance to regain some of his ravaged past. Brad Torres is a garage mechanic. He offers Eric nothing at all.
The choice might have been easy, if Eric weren't intensely attracted to both men. He has to choose between Sin City's sparkling lights and a life in the shadows—will he be able to live with his heart's decision?
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http://chrissymunder.livejournal.com...91.html#cutid1Promise of the Heart - Jacob agrees to fill in as a wedding photographer for a friend, never expecting to come face to face with a ghost from the past: Alan, the man he loved and lost through his unchecked ambition. Will Jacob get a second chance to keep the promise he made in his heart?
A Simple Life - Frank wasn't sure what to think when Clark gave him a present in a little white box. It wasn't his birthday; it wasn't their anniversary. But what he finds will become a precious piece of his life.
Fair Winds - Rudy Haas dreams of becoming an "old goat," a sailor who's completed twenty-five races from Port Huron to Mackinac.
But when his crew throws him off the team for being gay, Rudy has to find another boat and crew to have any chance of making his dream come true. Blind luck leads him to the men of Devlin's Due and a test run where Rudy's toughest battle isn't winning his place on the team—it's fighting his attraction to team captain Ike Ujarka.
Winner of a
Literary Nymphs Golden Blush Recommended Read Award.
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http://chrissymunder.livejournal.com...88.html#cutid1Available in print and eBook Start From the Beginning - in the Size Still Matters Anthology A heart attack leaves Miles wrangling with a slow recovery and a quiet retreat … just one cabin down from wounded warrior Drew. Although he's unhappy to have his solitude invaded, Drew finds himself fascinated with Miles, but he can't bring himself to push aside his skittish nerves. Both men fear rejection for different reasons, but what if they've instead found the acceptance they crave?
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After the Storm - in the Desire Beyond Death Anthology : Angry and frustrated with his chronic illness, Vincent Poulsen moves into an old lighthouse to live out the few days he has left. After a dangerous collapse, he meets the ghostly Captain Cason, who shares stories of his distant past. In the process, Vincent stumbles over the tragedy that binds the captain to the lighthouse and his haunted memories. Then fate offers them both a chance to change the future… for better or for worse.
Odds Are - in the Mr. Right Now Anthology : Returning to an annual conference without his long-time live-in boyfriend, not only does doctor Rick Page have to cope with his aversion to elevators but he discovers his lover had a secret he never suspected. Luckily, he meets a man who is willing to provide sexy therapy that just may help him with both issues.
Third Times the Charm - in the Make Me a Match Anthology Volume One : Dr. Nick Davros has seen John Turner twice now in the 24 hour Urgent Care Clinic where he works. Despite their mutual attraction when John gets up the nerve to ask him out Nick still thinks that a relationship won't mix with his job. Nick is left regretting his decision and John is left with helpful friends combing the town to find him a boyfriend. The Third Time's the Charm though as it takes a construction accident to show Nick that it's possible to have everything he ever wanted.
Stormy Weather - in the Make Me a Match Anthology Volume Two : Meteorologist Grant Singer is having a hard enough time living up to his handle "Weather Guy Grant" and dealing with his fellow broadcaster's fans who use him as a way to get close to their idol. After a particularly disastrous date he signs up for an online dating service. The only problem is that he likes the waiter at the restaurant he keeps meeting his possible matches at more than he likes the men he's matched with. Is his interest returned? And will he try the old fashioned route or stick with modern technology?
Milestones - in the Reflections of Love Anthology : Things started out great for Devon and Jeff, but as time passes and their work commitments grow, so does the distance between them.
As Valentine's Day approaches, it takes a stranger's advances and a friend's well-meaning interference to remind them that sometimes it's more important to celebrate the little milestones in life than the big ones.
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A Gift of Ash and Frost - When new residents come to the Grange, Mathias applies for a job at the house and is hired on at the housekeeper’s request for the Christmas season. He finds there a temptation of the body and heart in the form of the house’s master, one that he is ill-equipped to handle or resist … not that he has the desire to do so.
Brush With Desire - After a grueling day at work, Brian's only looking forward to heading home to his cat when he stops at an all-night mega-store for a few groceries. The man he meets in the hair-care aisle wasn't on his shopping list, but after their first encounter, Brian suspects he's going to become a necessity. Rated: *A Wet Dream*
Business Before Pleasure - Joel had worked with Bruce/Brian/Bryce for months and never given the other man a second thought - heck, he couldn't even keep his name straight! When a scheming co-worker tries to steal credit for one of Joel's ideas, a surprising offer of help opens his eyes to a way to keep more than just their customer satisfied. Rated a *Wet Dream*
Giving Gifts - Seth is having a scarily good time at the office Christmas party this year. He owes it all to his hoped-for boyfriend, Oscar, who turned him into a carefree programmer from an uptight nerd. If Mr. Saroc, the company CEO’s assistant, would quit dogging his steps at work, Seth believes his happiness with Oscar will be complete in time for kissing under the mistletoe.
Hearts & Flowers - Jesse knows his love-life is in trouble when his most affectionate relationship is with an abandoned puppy. Somehow, his slacker office assistant, a mix-up in classified ads, and an inebriated telephone conversation lead to the romance he'd begun to lose hope of ever finding. Rated a *Wet Dream*
The Journey Back - What happens when you think you've lost everything - only to find that you lost more than you'd ever imagined? Rated: *AWet Dream*
Just a Little Romance - the semi-sequel to Odds Are: Jeremiah Madigan isn't looking for any grand passion - just a little romance would do him just fine. A busy Valentine's Weekend spent babysitting his friend Jonah's gambling grandmother and man-chasing sister may give him an opportunity to find just that. Rated: *A Wet Dream*
Looking for something with more romance and humor and a little less spice?
Bridge of Dreams - It took a special kind of man to work the tall iron on the Straits of Mackinac Bridge crew. Construction foreman Daniel Morris expected his new "tall walker" to be a brave man - but Phillip Sands proved just as courageous in matters of the heart. Danger and possible sabotage lead to an incident that could claim Daniel's life - or convince him to believe in his dreams again.
It Takes One to Know One - Tow-truck driver and car enthusiast Zeke Darden is a connoisseur of well-tuned engines and well-turned asses - and a late-night call to rescue a classic beauty turns into an introduction that just might lead to the enjoyment of both.
Undiscovered Territory - Little Miss Colburn's music recital attracts both mommy and daddy, a man for whom music teacher Layne feels an immediate attraction. But three strikes – he's married, he's a father, and he's straight – convince Layne that it's never to be. Then Mr. Colburn calls about finding a new instructor for his daughter…
Santa's Little Helper - Left in the lurch without a Santa, Rob grabs a gorgeous guy he sort-of recognizes from the office to wear the red suit, and it's immediate attraction on both their parts. But Rob's ex, John, knows something important about the jolly ol' fellow, something he hopes doesn't ruin the holiday magic.
A Halloween Tail - When Lionel gets strong-armed into baby sitting and taking his niece trick-or-treating, he suffers the humiliation of the big purple costume and follows through. Little did he know that the hideous purple tail would catch the attention of the man he's been waiting for!
