Love's Labours Box Set: Books 1-3

Love's Labours Box Set: Books 1-3
Author: Erin McRae
Publisher: Avian30
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2021-03-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Summer. Shakespeare. Skulls. When longtime theater professional John heads to Virginia to play Oberon in the Theater in the Woods's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the last thing he expects is to become captivated by Michael, the actor playing Puck. Despite reeling from a personal loss - and being inexperienced with men - John rushes headlong into a steamy relationship. But the fling may be doomed by secrets and a sinister discovery neither man is prepared for and John has to decide what to do in the face of mounting evidence his boyfriend might actually be a changeling. This anthology contains all three books in the Love's Labours series: Midsummer, Twelfth Night, and Tempest.

Love's Labours Box Set: Books 1 & 2

Love's Labours Box Set: Books 1 & 2
Author: Erin McRae
Publisher: Avian30
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2019-06-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1393767842

An unexpected summer romance stretches into fall in this two-novella set. When longtime theater professional John heads to Virginia to play Oberon in the Theater in the Woods’s production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the last thing he expects is become captivated by Michael, the actor playing Puck. Despite reeling from a personal loss - and being inexperienced with men - John rushes headlong into an affair with Michael. But their fling may be doomed by secrets and a sinister discovery neither man is prepared for. Overwhelmed by the intensity of his new relationship, John struggles with the challenges of learning to date again while also coming out to his colleagues, his football rec league friends, and even his ex-wife. But when he invites his parents over for Christmas, the holiday—featuring Michael’s family’s amateur production of Twelfth Night—quickly turns into a French farce of potentially catastrophic proportions, forcing John finally to take the lead in claiming his evolving identity even as he takes the next step in his relationship with Michael. This anthology contains the first two books in the Love's Labours series: Midsummer and Twelfth Night.

Love in Los Angeles Box Set Books 1-3

Love in Los Angeles Box Set Books 1-3
Author: Racheline Maltese
Publisher: Avian30
Total Pages: 749
Release: 2017-12-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Introvert. Ingenue. Accidental celebrity. Hollywood's newest star, 21-year-old J. Alex Cook never wanted to be famous, he just wanted to get out of Indiana. But when he hooks up with Paul, a writer on a hit TV show, Alex is thrown into a web of relationships involving friends, lovers, and everything in between. This anthology contains the first three books in the Love in Los Angeles series: Starling, Doves, and Phoenix. Please be aware, this is high-heat, high-angst romance that includes characters with a past history of self-harm.

That Special Something

That Special Something
Author: Erin McRae
Publisher: Avian30
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2023-07-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Culinary school dropout Callie Giordano never intended to wind up in a small town with a terrible name, but after surviving a serious cycling accident in New York City, she needed a change of pace. At 26, she is now the sole doughnut entrepreneur living in Fly-Debate, Maine. But Fly-Debate isn't just a one-stoplight town deep in lobster country. It's also home to the cast and crew of hit historical heist TV series, Hidden Cove. Beckett Brown, its star, may as well have a resume that says 44, single, and nesty, but between his celebrity status and a reputation for falling too hard and too fast, dating feels impossible. At least until he meets Callie. That Special Something is a high-heat, queer M/F romance featuring large quantities of sugar, bird watching, and more plastic prop lobsters than you can shake a net at.

Love Where You Work Boxed Set, Books 1-3

Love Where You Work Boxed Set, Books 1-3
Author: Anna Pulley
Publisher: Red Heel Press
Total Pages: 813
Release: 2023-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Discover the love, laughter, and work-inspired chaos in the Love Where You Work boxed set, featuring three feel-good sapphic rom-coms. Love Where You Work introduces Clare Kolikov, a dedicated HR manager navigating an unconventional matchmaking role at a quirky San Francisco startup, W;nkdIn. Seemingly doomed encounters with pole dancing and plant-healing challenge her working life, while her growing attraction for fellow colleague Julia Dawes—the dazzling fashionista with roller-blade confidence—threatens her meticulous career plans. Workplace regulations and a secret love affair culminate into a challenging decision—choosing between her dream job or her dream girl. Pivot is a humorous queer rom-com starring Paula Suarez, a hopeful designer, and her chance meeting with audacious journalist Nita Funmaker, amidst cosplay catastrophes and unraveling divorce amendments. A series of amusing scenarios, including drag wrestling and secret ice-skating passions, act as a melting pot for their burgeoning affections. Their joint escapades lead to confronting inner turmoil and perhaps finding an unexpected love. The third novel, Courtship, takes us on a cruise with Reaux Briggs, a recently ousted drummer, who unexpectedly crosses paths with her former love Catherine “Fitz” Fitzgerald, a dedicated divorce lawyer. Thrust together due to a mutual friend's wedding, they must reconcile their past as they navigate through literal and emotional storms on their quest for love. Heartwarming, steamy, and always humorous—the Love Where You Work boxed set is a heartfelt exploration of work, friendship, and the surprising places one may find love. For fans of Casey McQuiston and Karelia Stetz-Waters, this trio of novels promises to be both an emotional rollercoaster and a joy to read.

Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night
Author: Erin McRae
Publisher: Avian30
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2018-06-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1386209279

After their May/December affair in the hothouse of a summerstock theater production, John and Michael are back in New York City and facing the consequences of their summer fling. Overwhelmed by the intensity of his new relationship, John struggles with the challenges of learning to date again while also coming out to his colleagues, his football rec league friends, and even his ex-wife. But when he invites his parents over for Christmas, the holiday—featuring Michael’s family’s amateur production of Twelfth Night—quickly turns into a French farce of potentially catastrophic proportions, forcing John finally to take the lead in claiming his evolving identity even as he takes the next step in his relationship with Michael.

The Art of Three

The Art of Three
Author: Racheline Maltese
Publisher: Avian30
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2017-03-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1946192023

Two men. One woman. No love triangles. Jamie Conway has a charmed life. At 24, he's relocated from Dublin to London to star in his first feature film. Unfortunately, he also has one very big problem: He has a huge crush on his happily married costar. British heartthrob to middle-aged women everywhere, Callum Griffith-Davies should have more sense than to flirt with his new-to-the-business colleague, but good judgement isn't one of the qualities for which he's known. Nerea Espinosa de Los Monteros Nessim has better things to do than fret about her husband's newest conquest. She’s busy planning her daughter's wedding at the family's farmhouse in rural Spain. Besides, she and Callum have been married and polyamorous for almost 30 years; she's content to let him make his own bad choices. But when Nerea flies to London after her artwork is selected for a high-profile museum show, she falls for Jamie too. Soon Callum, Jamie, and Nerea have bigger problems, and surprises, than international logistics. From ex-lovers and nosy neighbors to adult children with dramas of their own, The Art of Three is a contemporary romance that celebrates families, and farce, in all shapes and sizes.

Ink and Ice

Ink and Ice
Author: Erin McRae
Publisher: Avian30
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2020-09-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1393802567

Growing up on an isolated island in the middle of Lake Erie, Aaron Sheftall learned to skate as a young child when extreme weather would cut his off his small community -- and its legends about a lost colony of seals -- from the rest of the world. Now an elite figure skater, Aaron dreams of getting to the Olympics. Yet competition is fierce and in a sport filled with injuries and drama, careers are short. But when a fluke accident changes the stakes for the entire U.S. team, Aaron sees his chance. Zack Kelly used to be a war reporter. But a successful book about his time covering global conflicts, an unsuccessful marriage, and a dose of PTSD have sidelined him from the journalism game. When an old friend calls him with a long-form assignment about competitive figure skating, Zack has no idea what he's getting into. He also doesn't care -- it's a change of scenery and a paycheck. Thrown together under circumstances neither of them are initially enthused about, Aaron and Zack ultimately embark on an unlikely -- and ill-advised -- romance about trust, myth, and what it really means to be comfortable in your own skin. Ink and Ice is part of the same series as After the Gold. The books can be read in any order. Katie and Brendan’s story continues here as a key part of Aaron’s coaching team.

A Queen from the North

A Queen from the North
Author: Racheline Maltese
Publisher: Avian30
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2017-05-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1537890352

Overall winner, 2017 Library Journal Indie Ebook Awards Ancient rivalry. Modern romance. What if the Wars of the Roses had never ended? Lady Amelia Brockett, known to her family as Meels, is having the Worst. Christmas. Ever. Dumped by her boyfriend and rejected from graduate school, her parents deem her the failure of the family. But when her older brother tries to cheer her with a trip to the races, a chance meeting with Arthur, the widowed, playboy Prince of Wales, offers Amelia the opportunity to change her life — and Britain’s fortunes — forever. Hunted by the press — and haunted by Arthur’s niece who fancies herself the kingdom’s court witch — Amelia finds herself adrift in a sea of paparazzi, politics, and prophecy. With few allies beyond her allergic-to-horses sister-in-law, her best friend who has a giant crush on the prince, and the cute young receptionist at Buckingham Palace that calls himself her royalty customer service representative, Amelia must navigate a perilous and peculiar course to secure Arthur’s love and become A Queen from the North.

Self-Publishing for Perfectionists

Self-Publishing for Perfectionists
Author: Racheline Maltese
Publisher: Avian30
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1393698417

Being a self-published author means being an entrepreneur who is responsible for every part of your author business... and every part of your readers' experience. Let two award-winning, self-published authors teach you to avoid scams, unforced errors, and poor investments as you create and publish books that can proudly share shelf space with those from from traditional publishers. Learn how to: - Find the right type of editor - Avoid cover art pitfalls - Navigate ebook publishing platforms - Get into brick and mortar stores - Secure reviews - Market your book - And survive social media in this at times humorous, hands-on how-to designed to save you from yourself!