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Novels.

City of Jade. 1131, The Silk Road. Gallienus of Constantinople, a scarred soldier who used to work the city gates, enters a new phase of his life when he meets and falls in love with Misahuen of Gyeongju. But prejudice of same-sex relationships dominates Byzantine society, and both the Emperor and the Church denounce such love. Should Misahuen and Gallienus be discovered, the punishment is castration or death. Fearing he’ll lose Misahuen, Gallienus decides to go with Misahuen when he leaves the city forever. A former farmer, Misahuen fled war-torn Korea and journeyed to Constantinople with a merchant caravan. He didn’t expect to take such an interest in a wounded soldier at journey’s end. But he understands the danger, so he and Gallienus join another caravan as guardsmen and begin a two-thousand-mile trip along the Silk Road. Now all they have to do is persevere to their final destination without the truth of their relationship being discovered and being killed because of it… or by the other dangers along the Road. Buy it: paperback and ebook.

No Shadows Fall. Newly bonded Archangels Michael and Gabriel are torn from their idyllic island retreat by the singing of hymns heralding stunning news: Gabriel’s ancient foe, Semjaza, has escaped from his prison in the stars and now seeks revenge and utter conquest. With the wisdom of Archangel Raziel to guide them and help coming from the most unlikely of quarters, Gabriel and Michael join with the Brotherhood of Archangels to hunt Semjaza down and finish him once and for all. Because Semjaza's return to Earth doesn't threaten just Gabriel and his loved ones—it threatens the whole of humanity. But even more danger lurks in the shadows, threatening the Brotherhood from within. If Gabriel and Semjaza finally face each other in single combat, will Gabriel survive the contest, or will Michael lose his one true love? Sequel to No Surrender, No Retreat: Book Three of The Archangel Chronicles. Buy it: paperback and ebook.

No Surrender, No Retreat. Seventy years after it began, the war between angels and demons is over. Archangels Gabriel and Michael reunite at last, but a dangerous new challenge stands in the way of their happiness: someone is kidnapping angels and selling them as trophies on the black market. When Raphael, Archangel of Healing, goes missing, his tearful lover joins with the Brotherhood of Archangels and their lieutenants to rescue him. Without Raphael’s healing touch, disease spreads quickly through the world’s human population. The situation only worsens when the angel Agrat is kidnapped: the number of sex crimes begins to rise and her husband, Gabriel’s lieutenant, loses himself to his grief. As they mount a rescue mission, Gabriel and Michael’s relationship will be put to the test. With the threat of the world dying around them and tragedy looming overhead, can Gabriel and Michael keep love and hope alive? Sequel to No Quarter: Book Two of The Archangel Chronicles. Buy it: paperback and ebook.

"No Quarter" came 6th in the 2012 Rainbow Awards for Best Debut Gay Novel/Book. No Quarter. You would never know it from his flamboyant lifestyle, but Gabriel’s not just the cheerful, fun-loving adoptive father of a pair of indulged young adult humans. He’s an Archangel, commander of Heaven’s legions of Seraphim, and despite his apparently easy virtue, he’s harboring a serious crush on his superior officer, Michael. For years Michael has devoted himself to developing a team of humans, the Venatores, to aid in the fight against Hell. He’s been pining after Gabriel for centuries without hope, believing himself to be too serious to attract the other Archangel’s interest. He’s happy to discover that he’s wrong, but their burgeoning relationship is stymied by a major problem: an egomaniacal human is recruiting demons and fallen angels in a bid to take over the world. It’s up to Michael and Gabriel, and the rest of the Brotherhood of Archangels, to beat back the forces of Hell before the Earth is overrun. Book One of The Archangel Chronicles. Buy it: paperback and ebook.

Novellas.

The Body on The Beach. In 1920, a body is found on Brighton Beach, Adelaide. Billy Liang has been living a respectable life as the representative of Adelaide’s Chinese community—with his lover, lawyer Tom Williams, discreetly at his side. When evidence seems to implicate the people Billy represents, he steps up to help solve the murder. He and Tom deal with illegal opium dens, fantan games and gambling, racism, and being shot at. Though Billy’s family accepts the love he and Tom share, Australia’s laws against sodomy and homosexuality pose a constant danger. Now, the body on the beach brings a whole new threat to Billy and Tom’s life in Adelaide. Part of the Under the Southern Cross anthology. Buy it: ebook.

Long Road Back. Yoo Lee Shin had great hopes for his new life studying engineering in Australia, but nothing could have prepared him for the wonder of falling in love. His roommate’s brother, Craig, is beautiful, kind, and brave—and, very shortly after they meet, he’s deployed. As Christmas nears, can Shin keep hope for a happy ending bright enough to guide Craig to him on the long road back? Buy it: Here.

Short stories.

"City of Gold" came in the top ten of the Pre-editors and Editors 2011 Reader Awards for Best Short Romance Story. City of Gold. Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, 1131 AD. Gallienus has spent his life in service of his country, and now his scarred body is no longer up for the fight. Assigned to work the gates of Constantinople, he is charged with examining the cargo brought into the city from all over the world. Misahuen is part of the merchant train bringing wares from the Silk Road to trade, but it’s not Misahuen’s cargo that interests the wounded soldier. Gallienus thought his heart was too battered to love anything but his country. Does he have the courage to dream of a future beyond service to the City of Gold? Buy it: here.

The Ties That Bind. While Lucas researches the loves and life of King Richard the Lionheart, he discovers that his own love for Matt is mirrored in the love between William, a retainer to the king, and King Richard himself. It's a love for the ages: both Richard's and theirs. Buy it: Here.

Anthologies.

Rockin' Hard. Less Than Three Press presents the second of three volumes of truly amazing stories along the theme of rock 'n roll. Authors familiar and new combine for a collection of stories that continue our happy tradition of awesome anthologies. Volume 2 includes... » Fallen Angel by Kayla Bain-Vrba » My Truest Love by Mell Eight » Capsicum Head by LJ LaBarthe » Song of the Soul by Cassandra Pierce » Acceptance by Alessandra Ebulu Buy it: Serial *NB* Volume two is the one you want

Under the Southern Cross. Fall in love with Australia. Fight zombies in colonial New South Wales, solve a mysterious murder in 1920s Adelaide, and journey to a bleak Australian future that may yet hold some promise. Overcome prejudices and take a pilgrimage to Uluru, Australia’s sacred heart. And along the way, explore the theme of unexpected love beneath the shining stars of the Southern Cross. Stories included: Coming Home by Robyn Walker Jasper and the Dead by JR Astruc The Body on the Beach by L.J. Labarthe The Red Heart by Isabelle Rowan Whitewater by Meredith Shayne Buy it: paperback

Something Happened on the Way to Heaven. Archangels. Guardians Angels. Cherubim. Angels of death, wrath, vengeance, love, peace, and hope. Fallen Angels. Nephilim. The lore of angels is wide and varied, from battles lost and won to duties fulfilled and failed, from men raised up to their ranks, and angels banished forever from the heavens. They can be fierce warriors and gentle guides, heralds of joy and tragedy. They are beings of fearsome power and the highest of servants. But what else can angels be? What happens when they soar too high or dive too low? Are they flawless in their servitude or cursed and blessed with free will? Let your mind soar, and bring us your tales of what happens when angels stray off course… Buy it: Here.

A First Time For Everything. From true love's first innocent kiss to finally getting down and dirty on the kitchen floor, there's a first time for every sort of cherry to be popped. Whether discovering the ravenous thrill of sex or the heartwarming power of romance, these men are going to take the plunge and try something new—something romantic or kinky, daring or safe, passionate or relaxed, even comforting or scary—all in the name of love. The First Time for Everything Daily Dose package delivers 30 M/M stories about all kinds of first times. Buy it: here.

To Have and To Hold. A wedding day is full of magic! Whether you're the groom, the best man, a friend, or a bystander, the love in the air is impossible to resist. These stories give you a glimpse of the many forms of love: love at first sight or a love for the ages, wedding bells or engagements, or that inexplicable something that makes you think "I do," the men in these stories are all touched by its spell. Feel your heart melt with a daily dose of romance from To Have and To Hold. Buy it: here.

Out of print.

Erotica Apocrypha. All mythologies have them—those dark, twisted, horrible elements that are just Eros turned inside out. From the Biblical to the Norse, the familiar to the esoteric, the twelve stories in this anthology reinterpret and re-imagine these themes. Join us as we explore the known to make it new, and tease the erotic out of the darkness. Buy it: Now out of print.

Desperate Adoration: An Anthology Celebration of Love and Life. Put together by J. P. Barnaby to raise money and awareness for victims of violence. My story, Art of Living, is a snapshot from the very long lives of two Archangels: Michael and Gabriel. Michael is feeling the weight of his responsibilities and wondering if there is any hope. Gabriel takes him to see lives being lived to the fullest, hope in landscapes and humanity.