Taste on my Tongue by Beth Bolden
Since the first morning he mixed flour and water, Quentin Maxwell knew he wanted to be a baker. After becoming the pastry chef at a popular LA bakery, anyone else might be satisfied. But Quen wants to call his own shots. Going on Kitchen Wars to win the money for his own bakery seems like a huge risk, but maybe it’s worth it.
They’re an unlikely pair. Landon can’t even figure out how to turn an oven on, while Quentin makes his living with one. But with each passing week on Kitchen Wars, they discover what a great team they make–on set, off set, and between the sheets.
Winning should be everything, but what happens when the tastiest pairing is their own?
How to Love a Monster by Lyssa Dering
Fiend is a childhood monster. Dreamed up by Seraphim’s friend Wish, he was imprisoned in Wish’s subconscious until the birth of Wish City, a place for people with superhuman abilities to take refuge after death. Now Fiend is free, in charge, and on the hunt for anyone with abilities once they cross over.
Eager to play with his new toy, Fiend quickly makes contact with Seraphim. Lost and injured, Seraphim lets Fiend slither into his heart. But under aching pleasure is a hunger that can’t be denied, and lurking in the shadows of the neon city are truths neither man nor monster is ready to face.
Roshan takes his broody new werewolf bodyguard in stride. Slowly, his relentless good nature begins to break down Kelas’s walls.
And their tentative friendship becomes something more.
An unexpected visitor from Roshan’s past throws them into a political plot and gives Kelas a chance for revenge. But are the gods blessing Kelas, or asking for a sacrifice?
Faking a Husband (Making a Family 1) by Rosa Swann
I have my pride as an Alpha and I don’t want to be the only unmated Alpha at my youngest sister’s wedding.
What’s an Alpha to do? Well, maybe ask the cute Omega who seems to be in need of some cheering up after his Alpha leaves him.
Nothing should go wrong if I invite him to be my fake husband for the weekend, right?
Aiden
After my sister leaves me her three-month-old to look after, I want to be the parent that she can’t be for him.
Life as a single Omega parent won’t be easy, but I’m sure I can manage. But even I can’t resist the looks from the handsome Alpha who runs the café I frequent, or the way that he makes me smile during this crappy week.
What could go wrong in accepting to be his fake husband for a weekend?
But, when the band’s success depends on our harmony, storm clouds loom as our sounds clash together like thunder. Farmer’s Market was supposed to be an edgy, alternative group. He was trying to become the next John Legend. It would never work. We were like oil and water trying to mix together. Until I tasted those sweet lips on mine. They were fiery and passionate, making my head spin in a matter of minutes.
Wolf’s Mate 5 Book Box Set by Kiki Burrelli
Uneasy Pieces by Declan Rhodes
For second year high school math teacher Jordan Vaughan, that man might just be Marshall Easterling, the 46-year-old left fielder for gay softball league defending champions the Soft Serves. They meet when Marshall’s teammate Blake Powell applies for an open coaching job at Jordan’s school.
It looks like a perfect match until past memories and insecurities begin to creep into the picture. Marshall is haunted by memories of his first partner, and Jordan can’t let go of insecurities about his age and relative lack of life experience.
Will Marshall’s teammates and Jordan’s teaching colleague Karen help them both understand that they just might be two uneasy pieces that are a perfect fit?
Douglas McAlpern is just not cut out to be someone’s romantic partner but he isn’t about to give up on his dream of being a dad. When a family friend agrees to surrogate for him, he’s finally able to hold his own child in his arms.
Sebastian can’t find work in his field. Douglas can’t stay at home with his son. It seems like a match made in heaven, until Douglas realizes that Sebastian sets every one of his senses alight…and Sebastian’s secret comes tumbling out of the woodwork.