Gay romance is coming into full bloom in the wake of the Defense of Marriage Act's fall, and the literary world is giving this full expression. New series editor Felice Picano is one of the top gay writers in the world with many awards and much critical acclaim to his credit. Picano has written novels, plays, and major nonfiction works and he is at his finest when it comes to the subject of love. In Best Gay Romance 2015, he gathers a sweepingly romantic collection of short fiction that is long on love (and sex).

Tony, a former street kid, is now a production assistant on a TV series about a vampire detective. But the special effects wizard is actually a real wizard who's come from another dimension-along with a dangerous foe. And Tony will definitely need the help of vampire Henry Fitzroy if he, his friend-and the world-are going to stand any chance of surviving this invasion.

SUMMARY:When The Stories of John Cheever was originally published, it became an immediate national bestseller and won the Pulitzer Prize. In the years since, it has become a classic. Vintage Books is proud to reintroduce this magnificent collection.Here are sixty-one stories that chronicle the lives of what has been called "the greatest generation." From the early wonder and disillusionment of city life in "The Enormous Radio" to the surprising discoveries and common mysteries of suburbia in "The Housebreaker of Shady Hill" and "The Swimmer," Cheever tells us everything we need to know about "the pain and sweetness of life."From the Trade Paperback edition.

Everyday Spectre

Eat, Sleep, Fuck is a series of one liners & the occasional jokes collected from the furthest corners of the world wide web. A few of these have even been attempted by the author himself to stoke his pathetic ego & to boost his low self-esteem for a few minutes. If you're easily offended, this book is not for you. If crass, crude, sexist & blatantly offensive humor turns you on & makes your day, welcome inside. Each book in the series has a collection of about 300 witticisms.

For a werewolf with PTSD, the Fourth of July is hell. On the Fourth of July, most people are out celebrating with fireworks, BBQ, and beer. But Simon, a werewolf, is trying hard not to panic. He has PTSD, and Puck has sent him to a vampire, Zedace, to spend the night where he’ll be safe. Simon and Zedace had a night together months earlier, but Simon has been avoiding him ever since. With the fireworks getting louder he’s running out of time, and being with Zedace makes him feel safe, if only Zedace is willing to give him another chance. This is the follow-up to The Vampire’s Christmas Surprise.

Cautious schoolteacher Dylan is at a crossroads—he must come out and tell his mischievous great-aunts what kind of man he is or risk losing his adventurous secret boyfriend, Neal.

Once Galen and Shane couldn't get enough of each other, but Galen's long work hours and Shane's dubious new friends are driving a wedge between them. As they fight for their relationship, a hurricane bears down on the Florida coast.

For Marie Camaux, her arrival on the volcanic Caribbean island of Saint-Georges to reunite with her new husband, Charles, exposes her to a hot and humid tropical environment that's nothing like what she's left behind in England. Stranger still is the disconcerting change in her husband, from cool aristocrat to passionate lover, and his constant murmuring of another woman's name—Cécile. And what about the interfering old hag seemingly determined to destroy Marie's marriage? Or the cursed young voodoo priestess who's gone to her early grave? Or the legend that has Marie's husband becoming a victim of Mont d'Esnembuc's next fiery eruption? When the earthquakes begin to shake, and the lava starts to run, will any of them survive the coming calamity? A riveting novel of romantic suspense and intrigue.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? comes an enchanting collection of stories for the holiday season.For years Jeanette Winterson has loved writing a new story at Christmas time and here she brings together twelve of her brilliantly imaginative, funny and bold tales. For the Twelve Days of Christmas—a time of celebration, sharing, and giving—she offers these twelve plus one: a personal story of her own Christmas memories. These tales give the reader a portal into the spirit of the season, where time slows down and magic starts to happen. From trees with mysterious powers to a tinsel baby that talks, philosophical fairies to flying dogs, a haunted house and a disappearing train, Winterson's innovative stories encompass the childlike and spooky wonder of Christmas. Perfect for reading by the fire with loved ones, or while traveling home for the holidays. Enjoy the season of peace and goodwill, mystery,...