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Some particularly good gay erotica you should buy:

Dr. Charles Stanway is a Brit who's emigrated to America, written some books, and is teaching at a community college. He has a true love of his work and a colorful yet hidden past. He's started a whole new life for himself as a single man -- a life which is calm and peaceful and which he's managed to convinced himself is all he needs to be happy.

Enter Gray Collins, an up and coming artist and one of Charles' more original students, with tousled dark hair and blue eyes. Gray is fascinated with Charles, but waits until the class he's been taking has ended before he makes his move. Charles is flattered by the attention, but insists that he's not interested, that he can't -- won't -- get involved.

Fortunately for both of them, Gray isn't willing to take no for an answer, and he persists until Charles finally concedes. And that's when things *really* get interesting. Charles' past unravels, revealing itself to Gray bit by bit, and Gray is too enthralled to do anything but go along for the ride, discovering things he never knew about himself along the way.

This is an incredibly compelling story. The first few chapters, while wonderful, only hint at how complex and twisted up things are going to become. The writing is subtle, pulling the reader deeper and deeper into the lives of these two characters. Charles and Gray in particular are written with a deft hand, but all of the characters in the novel are excellent -- three dimensional and totally believable, with fantastically sharp dialogue and the sorts of personalities that let the reader feel sympathy for the characters regardless of their actions. The erotic scenes are incredibly erotic, and, more importantly, have a strong emotional component to them, and the D/s elements are perfectly written. The story really delves into the heart of self-realization and self-acceptance, about what it means to acknowledge one's true nature, and it does these things with a sensitivity and honesty that will impress both the frequent reader of D/s and those who don't often read it. Most highly recommended.

(Torquere says:) Set in a modern world where magic is a regular part of life, Broomsticks and Stones is the story of young lawyer, Peter Carruthers, who is entrusted with a task involving the delivery of a gem to Scotland, to be handed over to the new head of a clan.

Traveling by broomstick in a blizzard, Peter crashes and is lucky enough to find shelter with Jamie MacGellis who, when he finds out what Peter plans to do, has ideas of his own for the gem -- and for Peter.

(Torquere says, about Bareback:) Jake Taggart’s life was almost perfect--he’d worked hard to overcome his past, and he loved his job as foreman on a ranch in Arkansas. The only thorn in his side was a dark eyed cowboy named Tornado whose stubborn attitude brought frustration and confusion to Jake’s mostly happy existence.

A late spring rainstorm brings out hidden passions and unleashes a chain of events neither of them expected--and eventually brings about events that threaten to destroy them and what they worked to create. Strong wills and forceful personalities make for intense encounters....but is it enough to keep love alive?

I love Bareback, the original novel that introduced Jake and Tor. It's full of passion and angst and it's obvious from how successful it's been that it really speaks to readers.

That said, I feel that Natural Disaster is better written. Chris Owen has matured as a writer since Bareback came out, and it shows in this more polished story. I loved being able to step back into Jake and Tor's lives, to have a chance to observe Jake's grief at his sister's death and to watch Tor comfort him. As before, I found the all of the characters very lovable, and I was disappointed when I reached the end of the story. My only consolation was knowing I can go back and read both books again!

A unique, original novel with wonderful characters and a setting steeped in history. I found myself so drawn in by it that it was like being spellbound. This isn't just a story, it's fine literature, with delicately crafted writing shaped by the hand of a true master.

Sergeant Nat Brook, injured in the line of duty and still on the road to recovery, is sent to Partington Towers, more convalescent home than hospital and located in the English countryside far from the nearest rail station. Now owned by the Army, the building and its grounds were once a showpiece of a wealthy family. It's not long before Nat meets Richie, a man he finds fascinating and attractive, and shortly after that they begin an affair of such passion that Nat is swept away.

There are many layers to this story - it's romance, mystery and drama rolled into one. The secondary characters have a great deal of life and personality, the setting so well-detailed that one can easily picture it. The difficulty of being a gay man in the British Army isn't ignored, nor is Nat's long and complicated recovery, both physical and emotional. The dialogue is excellent, and the ending is satisfying in a way I hadn't anticipated. I could not recommend this book any more highly. It's amazing.

(About Jumping Into Things, Torquere says:) What are the odds that two different brothers will find the man of their dreams in one summer? What are the odds that those two brothers will both like men?

The Thatcher brothers will make you forget the odds. In this double novella, each brother tells his own tale. There’s Jed, pilot and all around good old boy, gets more than the one night stand he bargained for with an adrenaline pumped smoke jumper who makes him as horny as he does crazy. And Ross, Airborne jump instructor and man’s man, finds a sweet young thing he can’t resist, and follows in his big brother’s footsteps.

(About Landing With Both Feet, Torquere says:) Jed Thatcher figures there comes a point when a man has to think about changing career paths. Especially when that man is his. Eli Marshall loves his job as a smokejumper, though, and isn't convinced her should move on to something safer. Besides, he figures Jed's own job of flying tourists into snowstorms isn't all that much better.

While they wrangle over that, Jed's brother Ross has a problem of his own to sort out. His boyfriend Kevin is having second thoughts about their life together, and it's causing a rift Ross isn't sure they can breach.

The brothers struggle with their problems and live their lives day to day with a cast of unforgettable characters, from all too knowing moms to a pack of adoring dogs. The Thatchers of Jumping Into Things are back, and there's nothing these good old boys can't handle as long as they stick together, even if it does seem like they might not land on their feet this time.

(Torquere says:) Jay is a barely legal runaway who needs someone to show him how to survive in LA. Simon is a hard-edged Brit who reluctantly takes Jay on rather than watch him do something that might get him killed. As they learn to know, and love, each other, Jay finds out a lot about Simon’s past, about how Simon likes to feel the whip and about what it will take for he and Simon to become a real couple.

Simon learns a lot from Jay, too. He learns that strength takes more than one form, that Jay needs to deal with his family issues, and that when you love someone, you keep them. Even if it’s the hardest thing he’s ever had to do.

This story is exactly the kind of thing I've come to expect from Willa Okati's writing -- rich with character and full of deliciously hot smut. It's a quick read, but what I mean when I say that is that it does such an amazing job of drawing the reader in that it's almost impossible to put it down. I devoured it in less than twenty four hours and then immediately went back and read parts of it again.

Daniel is a carpenter and Rack is just a pierced, tattooed punk -- sure, a gorgeous, sexy, British punk, but definitely not Daniel's type. Or so Daniel thinks, for about an hour. After that, the two of them are swept up in a whirlwind romance that consumes them with its intensity as they find a place in each other's lives. Not that the course of true love ever ran smooth, of course, and there are some challenges along the way, but together, Daniel and Rack can get through almost anything.

The writing is modern, the dialogue fast-paced and original, the characters deftly drawn and so full of life that they practically jump off the page. Definitely a must-read!

(Torquere says:) Chance thinks he’s got a pretty good life. He loves his job as a fireman, he’s got an ocean view, and he has a great bunch of friends. He figures there’s not much reason to change until he meets Tucker, a paramedic who works his shift. Tucker might even be worth breaking the don’t ask, don’t tell policy at work, might just be worth coming out for. Trouble threatens to tear the two apart, though, when Chance is injured, which takes a toll on all of his relationships, most importantly the one he had developed with Tucker. In fact, it shatters everything they’ve worked so hard for. Can Chance and Tucker rebuild their lives, coming back together to be better than ever?

Then, in Flashover, the boys from Heat are back! When a family tragedy forces Tucker to return to Kentucky to wait out the probate on the old homestead, he and Chance are separated for a while. Chance has been promoted to Captain, and can't leave his job for long, putting strain on their relationship. Even when they can find time to be together they have to face adversity from the locals, problems in their own personal lives, and even the weather as they try to get the farm settled enough to leave it behind. Can Chance and Tucker keep it together even when the fire burns high enough to flash over their heads?