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Freddy, a disciplined, senior-squad rower and corporate architect, lives by the clock: 5 AM training, tight work deadlines, and zero emotional distractions. When his intense focus is broken by a gorgeous blonde guy in an upscale Richmond café, Freddy’s perfect schedule is thrown overboard. Andy, a semi-pro photographer with a knack for trouble, is new to the development rowing squad. He should be focused on proving his athletic worth, but all his attention—and his most explicit fantasies—are suddenly focused on the beautiful, snobbish rower he keeps accidentally flashing.

In the tight-knit world of London's university rowing, a different kind of race is about to begin. Teammates Aly and Finn have perfected their rhythm in the boat, but a searing, silent desire thrums just beneath the surface—a tension so thick you could cut it with an oar.

When Finn and Aly escape to a luxurious Cotswolds spa retreat to ring in the New Year, they're looking for relaxation—not temptation. But a chance encounter at the pool with Adam, a handsome stranger in tight Speedos, sets off a chain of events neither of them expected. As the couple navigates their boundaries while getting to know Adam and his partner Charlie, what begins as innocent flirtation becomes increasingly complicated.

Brian wasn't looking for love on the 8:32 from Waterloo. Fresh from a disastrous date and nursing a spilled glass of chardonnay, the last thing he needs is complications. But when Ollie—a confident rowing coach with a girlfriend and zero interest in men—offers him napkins and a smile, something shifts.

Meet Jake Fidellius: an unintentional hero of the absurd, adrift in a world where cappuccinos, algorithms, and the tiniest choices can reveal the deepest truths. From the quiet corners of coffee shops to the cosmic expanse of existence, Jake navigates the strange intersections of desire, creativity, and human blunder, asking whether any of us are truly free to choose.

Twelve Days. Three Couples. One magnificent manor full of secrets, desire, and chaos. This mega edition brings together three festive stories set at Silverbourne Manor in Oxfordshire, where tradition and temptation meet. Six established men, Finn, Aly, Freddy, Andy, Brian, and Archie, along with the charming but exhausted Canadian Matt, experience a holiday season full of erotic adventures, simmering jealousy, and unexpected revelations. From secret encounters in hidden rooms to tingling, champagne-soaked pleasures, love and lust have no limits here.

Twelve days. Three couples. One manor house full of forbidden heat. PART TWO! Welcome back to Silverbourne Manor, the grand Oxfordshire estate where tradition meets temptation. In this uncut bonus collection of steamy holiday stories, the six men of Silverbourne return for twelve days of indulgence, confession, and raw desire. This time, the gloves and the clothes come off. Finn, ever the perfectionist, craves peace and order, but his athletic boyfriend Aly has other plans, using Christmas chaos and carnal persuasion to melt Finn’s icy self-control.

Matt is exhausted and short on cash, but when the charismatic couple Freddy and Andy invite him on an impulsive New Year's Eve trip to Berlin, he can't refuse. After spending a charged Christmas at Silverbourne Manor, the Canadian expat knows he wants to be with them—but not the mess that comes with dating.

Seven friends, Finn, Aly, Freddy, Andy, Brian, Archie, and newcomer Matt, gather for a decadent Christmas at the sprawling, historic Silverbourne Manor. Seven guys in one house? What could possibly go wrong.

Finn wants precision and calm. His boyfriend, Aly, the charming, chaotic former rower, wants him—and isn't afraid to use a little holiday labour and athletic heat to push Finn's strict boundaries. The other two couples are just as complicated, battling old secrets, simmering jealousies, and the memory of their intense past in the competitive world of rowing. The tension peaks with the arrival of Matt, a handsome Canadian visitor who brings a fresh, unpredictable energy to the house.

In the rain-soaked landscapes of Somerset, England, where the echoes of ancient gods still whisper and the memory of a green and vibrant past lingers, a new conflict emerges. Caradoc's Curse is a poetic and lyrical tapestry woven from the threads of history and imagination. Step into the world of Caradoc’s Curse, a poetic tale of two mortal men who stand against the encroaching shadows of the Roman legions. As the land mourns a past of "meadows green with mirth," they embark on a quest to preserve a sacred hill, Brent Knoll, from a world "lost in meaning, lost in time."

113 years after the Titanic sank, some passengers never truly leave. Finn goes to a Halloween party at Mortlake Rowing Club and meets Hugh, an Irishman dressed as if he just stepped off a 1912 London street. He knows the city, the rowing clubs, even the details of the Titanic as if he lived it. His touch is too vivid, his charm too old-fashioned. Finn begins to wonder if Hugh is real or a ghost of a rower lost on that doomed voyage. That night spins into something impossible, a romance that bends time and memory.

A Halloween Tryst: Titanic to Thames is a sensual, haunted queer romance. It mixes the tragedy and glamour of the Titanic with desire, guilt, and ghosts who will not rest. Perfect for fans of Titanic stories, haunted love, and LGBTQ+ historical romance with a dark twist.

At the Henley Royal Regatta, where the pulse of the race is as palpable as the tension in the air, a story of love and desire unfolds for three men who already know how to move in perfect sync. Brian, Finn, and Aly are a unit—a throuple whose bond is as strong as their competitive spirit. But when Brian’s family friend, Archie, arrives for the regatta, their carefully balanced dynamic is stirred. The comfortable rhythm of their relationship is challenged by new desires and unexpected emotions as they navigate the complexities of their connection under the prestigious gaze of Henley.

Uncover the mythical origins of a culinary legend in Academic Fantasy Papers: The Origin of Cheddar, a fictional academic discourse set in the lush, folklore-rich world of The Hollow Vale. Journey back to a time of ancient magic and fading empires, where the British West Country of Somerset is known as Tharion. This isn't a history book; it's a "myth, not a map".

Author Bradley Conrad Jr. brings you a collection of five raw, intimate, and unapologetically human stories set in the visceral world of collegiate and professional sports. Step into the emotional lives of athletes—swimmers, runners, rugby players, and more—who are chasing victories while navigating the complex currents of love and identity. This collection explores the unspoken bonds, stolen moments, and powerful connections that form in the quiet intensity of locker rooms and the shared exhaustion after gruelling training sessions.

Journey into the heart of Roman Britain through the eyes of a fallen patrician's daughter, Caelwyn, as she weaves a tale of myth and legend in this captivating poetic prose. In the vein of a long, internal monologue, this poetic fiction brings the fantastical universe of.

She was once a whimsical wizardess solving magical mishaps on children’s television. Now she’s navigating midlife, burnout, and the absurdities of modern life—one disastrous spell at a time.

The Children of Avalon: A Journey Through the Wyrd invites listeners into a mythic world where the land hums with ancient stories and the threads of the Wyrd weave past, present, and future into one. Sent by the Daughters of Avalon, Aurelia, Brynn, and Eira leave their marshland home to uncover the secrets of the Thorn Bushes—mystical guardians that hold the truths of the land and the soul. From the shifting currents of the Whisperflow to the shadowed groves of Brinmere and the haunting cliffs of the Mouth of Ffall, their path is anything but straight.

Sent by the Daughters of Avalon, Aurelia, Brynn, and Eira leave their marshland home to uncover the secrets of the Thorn Bushes—mystical guardians that hold the truths of the land and the soul. From the shifting currents of the Whisperflow to the shadowed groves of Brinmere and the haunting cliffs of the Mouth of Ffall, their path is anything but straight. The trio must confront visions of their fears and longings, face a Roman empire hungry for dominance, and uncover a past that refuses to be buried.