Gabriel, a dreamer and a librarian, is so shy and introverted that he's still a virgin Omega at twenty-five — but he can't help wishing fairy-tale Prince Charmings were real and that one would find him. One does, a rough-hewn but outgoing, captivating quarryman Alpha called Wynn. For them, it's love at first sight. Gabriel doesn't care if they're an odd couple, no matter what others and his Beta co-librarian Cameron thinks about it. But the happy ending is harder to come by. When Gabriel's almost full term with their first child, there's an accidental explosion at the quarry that leaves Wynn trapped behind a wall of rubble. Waiting for news – any news – and hoping against hope, all Gabriel has to comfort himself with is the memory of his fairytale of a love story. He's so lost in dreaming he doesn't realize he's in labor and needs to get to a doctor. Who will rescue who?

A-Muse-ing: Harper's an uptight storyteller working on an impossible deadline. He desperately needs some personal attention and the TLC of a muse. Lucky for him, he finds one. In his kitchen. Naked and energetic, and hungry to be used — in every way possible. If Harper doesn't want the amazing man he's come to love to be taken away from him, he's going to have to find inspiration on his own to figure out how to bend the rules. Because It's True: Believing in love and in luck is something Gavin swore he'd never do again — until he meets Ford. Ford makes Gavin want to believe in love again. But when Ford begins to lose faith, it's up to Gavin to save the magic they have between them and blaze the trail toward their happily ever after. Never give up. Never give in. Never let go. All love needs is laughter and a good bit of luck.

Need a prescription for love? Take two, and call me in the morning. And Call Me in the Morning: Eli and Zane. Yes, they spend a lot of time together. That doesn't mean they're a real couple. When teased about it one too many times by their colleagues, Zane challenges Eli to set the record straight with a kiss to prove there's absolutely no chemistry between them. Neither expected a spark to ignite between them. More than a spark. Truth be told, Eli's not so sure they can set the record straight after all. And Call Me in the Evening: Eli's still not great at wearing his heart on his sleeve and Zane's still got trust issues, but they manage just fine. It's all good. Right? Yes and no. Eli's ex-wife Marybeth has come back to town, bringing a heaping helping of hassle with her. There's something to be said for setting the story straight, it's true. Eli knows he and Zane have a good thing going even if keeping it that way is the hardest...

Davis Carmichael doesn't do love. Ever. He'd rather strip naked and crawl through a field of broken glass than give anyone that much control over his head or his heart. The only thing he cares about is his career in journalism. That's it. Period, dot, full stop. That is, until he meets Cristián Baranov, a die-hard Romeo with an uncanny knack for making connections and taming cranky wordsmiths. A man who breaks down Davis's resistance with a sweep of his hand. For one night. Granted, it's a night of marathon sex not to be forgotten… Neither expected they'd meet again, but fate has other plans. Now Davis's job is on the line, with the sacrifice of his pride and an article on modern matchmaking the only thing that can save him. And the matchmaker he's meant to interview in-depth? Cristián. Who, though able to strike matches for everyone else, had given up on finding the one who was made for him. Until he slept with Davis. When Cristián and Davis go head to head over romance and reason in print and in the sheets, sparks aren't just going to fly. They'll ignite.

Second Chance — a small town where anything can happen — and does. Once upon a time, an eighteen year old Alpha named Alex fell in love with a pretty Omega boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Zachary was everything he'd ever wanted — sweet, sassy, and sexy as hell. Alex would have married that boy and raised baby after baby with him — if Zachary hadn't run away when Alex popped the question. Alex doesn't give up easily. When a train derails on its way to Alex's hometown, he's finally got another shot at the one who got away, and he's not going to waste it. Now he's got Zachary in his sights, and he's never letting go again. It killed Zachary to let Alex go the first time. He loved that man as much as Alex loved him, and he's never fallen out of love, but he left to give Alex his best chance at living his best life. Zachary can't — won't — be sorry for that, no matter what it cost him. Stranded in Second Chance...

Darian's as unique an Alpha as Coby is an Omega, but opposites attract twice in Second Chance. Everyone always assumed small, pretty Darian would be an Omega. He ticked all the boxes — except for the temper and the tendency to cuss a blue streak. But whatever, right? And everyone always assumed big, athletic Coby would be an Alpha. Just stood to reason — as long as you paid no mind to his tender heart. When they met in passing as teenagers, both boys had no reason to doubt that was who they'd be. Everyone said it, after all. But everyone was wrong. When Darian and Coby meet again in grad school, Darian's still small and pretty but he's one hell of a ferocious Alpha — and tall, muscular Coby still struggles with having turned out to be an Omega. The college is short on space due to storm damage, and they've got no choice but to share living quarters and come to terms with themselves and their past — and when Coby gets pregnant, their soon-to-be...

Now and Then Robbie and Ivan wrought havoc on their first chance at love. Can they mend their fences and find their passion the second time around? Soulmarked as mates, Robbie and Ivan come from different worlds. Robbie’s the oldest son in a long line of outlaws who live squarely on the wrong side of the tracks, and Ivan’s family tree is packed with law enforcement. That didn’t stop them from falling in love, but when they risked tearing each other apart, they cared enough to let go and hope they’d find a better life. Years later, the strength of their soulbond still burns bright when chance brings Robbie and Ivan together at the football game of the year. The passion they felt for one another is as powerful as ever, bringing them into explosive contact. They’re not the boys they used to be—Robbie’s turned his life around and raised his younger brothers to be good men, and Ivan’s learned to stand tall and mix justice with compassion. But though they want to hope they can be happy now, not everything has changed. Maybe not enough has changed. Or has it, after all? It’s up to Robbie and Ivan, now. Only they can make the choice that will change their lives forever. Only You Lovers and best friends, the unmarked Nick and Barrett risked everything to present themselves as a bonded pair. They thought they were safe, but things are changing… Nick and Barrett aren’t soulmates. Lovers for years, they’ve rolled the dice and taken a gamble on presenting themselves as a bonded pair. They knew the risks, but think they’re safe. They’re well over the age when soulmarks usually appear, and none of their friends or family are any the wiser. Until now. After exposure to the incendiary reunion between his friend Ivan and Ivan’s soulmate Robbie, Nick’s soulmark has begun to emerge. And Barrett’s hasn’t. Faced with a devil’s choice, Nick and Barrett are forced to confront the real possibility of being driven apart—unless they can fight the animal urge to find their mates. Do they have what it takes to stand in defiance of double jeopardy, all for the sake of love? Handle with Care Love conquers all—even a proud man’s need to stand tough. No matter what it takes to heal his wounded soldier, Daniel is willing. Daniel keeps a secret close to his chest—he’s long believed his soulmate-to-be, Jesse, was killed in action before they had a chance to fully bond. Jesse had asked Daniel to wait, to be patient, and to grow up a little before he fell in love. In return, Daniel promised to wait for Jesse and take care of him—always. Now, word’s come that the report was in error. Jesse survived, and has returned home, but doesn’t want to see or hear from Daniel. When Daniel tracks Jesse down, he finds a broken, wounded man who isn’t glad to see him. While Jesse knew finding his soulmate would help him heal, he’d wanted to become strong enough to be worthy of Daniel before they reunited. Angry and ashamed, he’s ready to run again. It’s a hard row to hoe and a nut almost too tough to crack, but Daniel’s come this far in search of his soulmate. He won’t give up now—and he won’t let Jesse give up either. As We Are Can the rebels with a cause change their ways, or will they miss their chance? Wild, rebellious, and rakish, Cade’s been a bad boy since the day he was born. Don’t get him wrong—he’s as aware of his faults as he is his virtues, and he thinks he’d be better off without a mate of his own. He’d be a hell of a handful to keep up with. Then a chance encounter brings Cade into Dennis’ path. Blind since birth, Dennis prides himself on being plainspoken and knowing how to have a good time. He isn’t looking for a soulmate either, but after meeting Cade he’s tempted to change his mind. Can the rebels with a cause change their ways, or will they miss their chance? All Along Nathaniel’s been keeping a secret—even the most improbable soulmates can be drawn together. Nathaniel, youngest of the brothers, has been keeping a secret. He knows the identity of his soulmate, but he hasn’t told anyone—because it’s not just impossible, it’s improbable. No one has more than one soulmate in a lifetime, but his new mark has drawn him to Abram—a widower who had, and lost, his mate long ago. It cannot happen, and yet it has…and Nathaniel’s falling in love, fast. Abram is charmed by the adorable amber-eyed man, but not fooled. Falling for Nathaniel would be a one-way ticket to Heartbreak Hotel. Abram’s twenty-five years older, and he’s had his time with his soulmate. He knows there are no second chances, but every time Nathaniel enters his life, he wins another piece of Abram’s heart. Even if Abram knows better, he’s beginning to wonder if dreams can come true. Or if miracles might just have been real all along.

Single Shot

Erotica/Romance. 13541 words long. First published in torquerepress.com, 2007