The war between the kingdoms of Munus and Lakoneh ends when the greatest warrior of Lakoneh, Bracken the Lakon, is captured. Now he will become part of the Kept, the male harem of Adder, King of Munus. As they discover the path to love and redemption, King and Warrior must learn that not everything is as it seems, and your worst enemy can become salvation to your people and your heart. A story from the Love is an Open Road event sponsored by the Goodreads M/M Romance Group. Members of the Goodreads M/M Romance Group were invited to choose a photo and pen a letter asking for a short M/M romance story inspired by the image; authors from the group were encouraged to select a letter and write an original tale. Gabbo de la Parra responded to this request. PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Two ancient warriors on the deck of a ship. The first has a battered helmet with white horse hair as adornment, his eyes look into the distance. He is slightly arched upward because the warrior behind him is holding his throat in a very possessive manner; this second man is crowned like a king. Their bodies are intimately united as the groin of the warrior-king dominantly curves over the other’s backside. STORY LETTER: Dear Author, It seems the King has taken another consort. He’s infamous for seeing something he wants and taking it, especially after battle when he needs to syphon off aggression. Who needs consent when one’s word is law in the realm? Judging by that soldier’s calm face he well knows what he’s in for and knows better than to resist too much, or too little, with other eyes upon them. Of course this battle-hardened man might be more than the King bargained for once they’re in the relative privacy of his chambers. Kings aren’t well-known for their generosity in bed. I might go so far as to say they can be a bit careless of others’ enjoyment. So my question for you, Dear Author, is whether this soldier is turned on by all the manhandling and disregard for his satisfaction, or if he will challenge his liege and get some of his own back. Does the King crave submission from his lovers when all he gets is resignation, or will a challenge light his fire? Either way, I’m sure it will be hot. Drop these two into any context you please. Historical, futuristic, fantasy, role-playing in leather, I will gladly read any of them. I’m not squeamish so take the non-con/dub-con as far as you like. An HEA isn’t necessary, but I’d like for both of them to eventually get what they need out of the time they have together. Thanks, Erin

A naughty prince used to getting his way. A King devoted to his people looking for an alliance. What could go wrong when these two headstrong men clash? This story comes from the NIGHTJAR universe (an ancient Greece/fantasy retell). Also a bonus story from another far away realm. Adults Only.

The seven city-states of Aletta are facing their first encounter with an off-planet force. It’s up to Max Maitheas, governor of the city-state of Anatolia (closest city to the alien landing) to embark on a diplomatic journey to find out the intentions of the interlopers. Captain Rezzu Ki Muselet leads the first Colviri-Human mission since Nova Gaia, a human planet, became part of the Colviri system. A recognizance mission to a remote planet where they hope to discover signs of life. What Rezzu wasn’t prepared to discover was a thriving civilization and to become mesmerized by the eyes of the head diplomat in charge of receiving them. Green and wonderful like the sky of his home planet. Both Max and Rezzu have secrets, and in their ability to surpass their deceptions, they might also find love. A story from the Love’s Landscapes event sponsored by the Goodreads M/M Romance Group. Members of the Goodreads M/M Romance Group were invited to choose a photo and pen a letter asking for a short M/M romance story inspired by the image; authors from the group were encouraged to select a letter and write an original tale. Gabbo de la Parra responded to this request.

Dissenting with his destiny as a Vampire Courtesan, Kutra “K” Lapin resolves to flee Los Angeles in 2125. His ticket to Meridian, the only human controlled city in an otherwise suprabeing-ruled US, is a transporter known as Tiger, who —by the way— has decided to keep calling K “Bunny.” Thirteen hundred miles of free-for-all superhighway separates Los Angeles from Meridian. In this journey, the courtesan and the transporter will face clingy former clients; bar brawls; Werewolf, Fae and Warlock outlaws; invisible, firebombing hovercrafts; discover unknown powers, and survive spells and enchantments, all to reach K’s freedom. And perhaps, in the meantime, find a love that is beyond appearances. This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love’s Landscapes" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story. *Dear Author, In futuristic/apocalypse USA, most cities are led by the supernaturals. We, humans, become the second class citizen. New York’s leader is a werewolf, Chicago is led by a warlock, and Los Angeles? Los Angeles belongs to vampires. Los Angeles human citizens are marked by numbers on their wrists, based on our blood type, and we must donate our blood on scheduled days for those vampires. This is where I live. I’m 18 years old, I’m blood type AB, and I dream of going out of this city. I hear that there is still a city where humans still have controls, where they are able to keep the supernaturals out. That is where I’m going— with this bad boy on a bike, whom everyone knows as “Tiger”. I have a deep crush on him and well, on his bike (they both are just so sexy). Even if he annoys me by keep calling me “Bunny” (yes, I know I’m kinda lightweight). But heck, I’ll survive this road trip and who knows, maybe I’ll make him fall in love with me too smile * Photo Description: Anime-style depiction of two men embracing at night. A brightly lit, futuristic city is their background, as if they stand on a hill. One man is tall and blond, and the other is shorter with dark hair. They seem to have come to this place on the shiny motorcycle beside them. This story may contain sexually explicit content and is intended for adult readers. It may contain content that is disagreeable or distressing to some readers. The M/M Romance Group strongly recommends that each reader review the General Information section before each story for story tags as well as for content warnings.

After a rough childhood (thanks to a homophobic father, a deceased brother, and an absent mother), Angel Green finds himself in the big city working as bartender in Septima Luna, the hottest club in town. He also works as an escort, not for the money but to keep Love at bay. Paying customers don’t try to make you fall in love with them after all. This arrangement keeps his physical needs in check too until a quote unquote scientist enters his life —to mess it up royally. Hunky astronomer, Malachi Neun has his sights not on the stars but on a target he must woo in order to unleash the ultimate weapon. But the more time he spends with his target, the less it feels like an assignment. Soon it becomes an abyss that threatens to swallow him and make him forget what the real goal is. Whichever path he chooses, he’s doomed—unless the truth comes out first. A truth that would certainly have Angel running for the metaphorical (and literal) hills. If you thought Karma was a bitch, you ain’t seen nothing yet. A contemporary story with a dash of paranormal, a dollop of suspense, a pinch of pagan wisdom, and a whole lot of snark and puns! This ebook contains sexually explicit scenes and language and may be considered offensive by some readers (M/M foreplay and intercourse).