Dreamspinner Press' 2015 Daily Dose: Never Too Late Edited by Tricia Kristufek & Shannon Shell
There’s something to be said for maturity and experience, whether it’s a second chance at love, a May/December romance, or finding a soul mate later in life. These stories prove that it’s never too late for new love.
Summer reading fun! More than 360,000 words of romantic fiction in 30 stories that would sell individually for a total $87.70. Beginning June 1, stories will be available individually as priced or as a bulk package for $64.99.
Release Date: June 1, 2015 | Buy as a set (ISBN: 978-1-63476-448-3)
Aiding and Abetting by Nora Roth
When police officer Evan Andrews finds his home broken into, he learns there’s more to Beau Toliver than meets the eye.
When cynical forty-three-year-old police officer Evan Andrews finds his home broken into, he quickly learns there’s more to Beau Toliver than meets the eye. Injured and afraid, Beau mistrusts Evan and the police every bit as much as Evan mistrusts Beau. As affection slowly grows between them, Evan discovers the real threat might come from the colleagues he’s considered friends for over two decades. When the truth comes out, Evan races to save Beau’s life at the risk of his own. His actions could mean the end of his career, but he might finally realize there are more important things in life.
Dan Evans is reassigned to his firm’s London office and meets Martin Saint John. If they can open their hearts, they might find happiness.
After the death of his longtime partner, American attorney Dan Evans is reassigned to his firm’s London office. It’s a change his life sorely needs. While admiring roses in a small village in the Cotswolds, Dan meets Martin Saint John. Martin, still fit and attractive at seventy, has also lost his partner, and now spends his time growing roses, meeting friends in the pub, and going to church on Sundays, content with his quiet life. Roses and tea progress to spending weekends together exploring the countryside, but the differences between Dan and Martin go beyond the fifteen year age gap. If they can open their hearts and accept love—instead of accepting its absence—they might find a second chance at happiness. All because of roses.
Length: Day Dream (26p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: June 1, 2015
James is adamant—he’s not getting involved. Ash is determined—he wants James. All Ash needs to do is break through James’s defenses. Easy!
James Connell is adamant—he’s not getting involved. The forty-two-year-old bookstore owner’s life is governed by respectability, order, and a dash of OCD—just the way he likes it. There is absolutely no place in his life for a way-too-young, sexy, carefree guy like Ash. What would people think?
Ash Bradley-Mills is determined—he wants James. Traveling the world testing snowboards and sports equipment has been great fun for Ash, but he’s ready for something more. He wants an adrenaline rush of a different kind, and tall, dark, handsome, and older James fits the criteria perfectly. Now all Ash needs to do is break through James’s defenses and lifelong fear of judgment. Easy! He’s got the perfect plan to push James out of his comfort zone and into his arms.
Douglas has slept with men, but he isn’t gay. Or bisexual. However, a conversation leaves Douglas with a different opinion.
When a stranger runs into Douglas, makes him spill his coffee, and offers to buy him another one, Douglas thinks that’s all it will be. Even though the man is gorgeous. Even though his daughter has other plans. Turns out, the stranger, Anthony, has other plans as well, and Douglas soon agrees to go to a movie with Anthony. It’s absolutely not a date. Douglas has slept with men, sure, but he isn’t gay. Or bisexual. No matter what Anthony says.
However, a late night and a frank conversation with his daughter’s best friend leaves Douglas with a different opinion. Not that he plans on letting Anthony know he considers it a date. It’s too much fun to wind Anthony up. After one not-so-perfect date, Douglas thinks maybe if he keeps Anthony around, turning fifty won’t be so bad.
Length: Day Dream (24p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: June 1, 2015
Paavo tutors the local college students, and life is good. Chinese exchange student Xue needs a little more help than some.
After living hard in the big city, Paavo settles down in the country with a bakery and his cat. He tutors the local college students, and life is good. Chinese exchange student Xue needs a little more help than some, and Paavo motivates Xue with the promise of a dance if he passes his lit class. Xue is smart and funny, and Paavo wouldn’t mind getting to know him better, even with the age difference. But he doesn’t know if Xue is interested or even gay.
Maybe the dance they’re both looking forward to will make the feelings between them clear.
The day Glen loses his wallet changes his life. Aston, who he hasn’t seen for twenty years, returns it—and wants a second chance.
The day Glen Carson loses his wallet is the day that changes his life. The wallet is returned by Aston Walsh, a man he hasn’t seen for twenty years. He and Aston had a passionate and intense romance when they were in their late twenties, and Glen thought their love would last forever. But his dreams were horribly shattered by a shocking confession from Aston, and they parted for good—or so Glen assumed. Now, two decades later, they’ve lived many years apart, created new histories, and built successful lives. Yet the spark between them is still there. Aston wants a second chance with Glen, but Glen is more cautious this time around. He has to decide if Aston’s regret is genuine, and if surrendering his heart to Aston again is worth the risk.
Wanting Zack is easy; actually having him is a bad idea. But there’s one powerful reason to give in: Ben has never wanted anyone more.
As it often does, the bad news comes in the middle of the night.
When attorney Ben Winters’s close friend takes a bad spill and ends up in the hospital, he flies across the country to be there for her. His instant attraction to her brother takes him by surprise. Wanting Zack Anderson is easy; actually having him is a bad idea. While the two connect over concern for Zack’s sister, there are many reasons to fight the attraction brewing between them. Things heat up as Ben’s friend begins to show improvement, but the reasons not to get involved with the younger man remain the same—long distance relationships never work, and Ben doesn’t do one-night stands. But there’s one powerful reason to give in: Ben has never wanted anyone more.
There’s something to be said for maturity and experience, whether it’s a second chance at love, a May/December romance, or finding a soul mate later in life. These stories prove that it’s never too late for new love.
Summer reading fun! More than 360,000 words of romantic fiction in 30 stories that would sell individually for a total $87.70. Beginning June 1, stories will be available individually as priced or as a bulk package for $64.99.
Genre: Contemporary, High Fantasy, Historical European, Urban Fantasy, Western, Steampunk, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense, Science Fiction, BDSM
Release Date: June 1, 2015 | Buy as a set (ISBN: 978-1-63476-448-3)
Aiding and Abetting by Nora Roth
When police officer Evan Andrews finds his home broken into, he learns there’s more to Beau Toliver than meets the eye.
When cynical forty-three-year-old police officer Evan Andrews finds his home broken into, he quickly learns there’s more to Beau Toliver than meets the eye. Injured and afraid, Beau mistrusts Evan and the police every bit as much as Evan mistrusts Beau. As affection slowly grows between them, Evan discovers the real threat might come from the colleagues he’s considered friends for over two decades. When the truth comes out, Evan races to save Beau’s life at the risk of his own. His actions could mean the end of his career, but he might finally realize there are more important things in life.
Length: Novella (59p.) | Genre: Mystery/Suspense | Release Date: June 1, 2015
Buy as eBook ($3.99 ISBN: 978-1-63476-437-7)
Because of Roses by Richard May
Dan Evans is reassigned to his firm’s London office and meets Martin Saint John. If they can open their hearts, they might find happiness.
After the death of his longtime partner, American attorney Dan Evans is reassigned to his firm’s London office. It’s a change his life sorely needs. While admiring roses in a small village in the Cotswolds, Dan meets Martin Saint John. Martin, still fit and attractive at seventy, has also lost his partner, and now spends his time growing roses, meeting friends in the pub, and going to church on Sundays, content with his quiet life. Roses and tea progress to spending weekends together exploring the countryside, but the differences between Dan and Martin go beyond the fifteen year age gap. If they can open their hearts and accept love—instead of accepting its absence—they might find a second chance at happiness. All because of roses.
Length: Day Dream (26p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: June 1, 2015
Buy as eBook ($1.99 ISBN: 978-1-63476-427-8)
Bindings and Books by CM Corett
James is adamant—he’s not getting involved. Ash is determined—he wants James. All Ash needs to do is break through James’s defenses. Easy!
James Connell is adamant—he’s not getting involved. The forty-two-year-old bookstore owner’s life is governed by respectability, order, and a dash of OCD—just the way he likes it. There is absolutely no place in his life for a way-too-young, sexy, carefree guy like Ash. What would people think?
Ash Bradley-Mills is determined—he wants James. Traveling the world testing snowboards and sports equipment has been great fun for Ash, but he’s ready for something more. He wants an adrenaline rush of a different kind, and tall, dark, handsome, and older James fits the criteria perfectly. Now all Ash needs to do is break through James’s defenses and lifelong fear of judgment. Easy! He’s got the perfect plan to push James out of his comfort zone and into his arms.
Length: Novella (71p.) | | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: June 1, 2015
Buy as eBook ($3.99 ISBN: 978-1-63476-416-2)
Coffee, Pop, and Bisexuality by Nicole McCormick
Douglas has slept with men, but he isn’t gay. Or bisexual. However, a conversation leaves Douglas with a different opinion.
When a stranger runs into Douglas, makes him spill his coffee, and offers to buy him another one, Douglas thinks that’s all it will be. Even though the man is gorgeous. Even though his daughter has other plans. Turns out, the stranger, Anthony, has other plans as well, and Douglas soon agrees to go to a movie with Anthony. It’s absolutely not a date. Douglas has slept with men, sure, but he isn’t gay. Or bisexual. No matter what Anthony says.
However, a late night and a frank conversation with his daughter’s best friend leaves Douglas with a different opinion. Not that he plans on letting Anthony know he considers it a date. It’s too much fun to wind Anthony up. After one not-so-perfect date, Douglas thinks maybe if he keeps Anthony around, turning fifty won’t be so bad.
Length: Day Dream (24p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: June 1, 2015
Buy as eBook ($1.99 ISBN: 978-1-63476-415-5)
Dances and Cookies by Felicitas Ivey
Paavo tutors the local college students, and life is good. Chinese exchange student Xue needs a little more help than some.
After living hard in the big city, Paavo settles down in the country with a bakery and his cat. He tutors the local college students, and life is good. Chinese exchange student Xue needs a little more help than some, and Paavo motivates Xue with the promise of a dance if he passes his lit class. Xue is smart and funny, and Paavo wouldn’t mind getting to know him better, even with the age difference. But he doesn’t know if Xue is interested or even gay.
Maybe the dance they’re both looking forward to will make the feelings between them clear.
Length: Novella (53p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: June 1, 2015
Buy as eBook ($3.99 ISBN: 978-1-63476-430-8)
Dancing Days by Clare London
The day Glen loses his wallet changes his life. Aston, who he hasn’t seen for twenty years, returns it—and wants a second chance.
The day Glen Carson loses his wallet is the day that changes his life. The wallet is returned by Aston Walsh, a man he hasn’t seen for twenty years. He and Aston had a passionate and intense romance when they were in their late twenties, and Glen thought their love would last forever. But his dreams were horribly shattered by a shocking confession from Aston, and they parted for good—or so Glen assumed. Now, two decades later, they’ve lived many years apart, created new histories, and built successful lives. Yet the spark between them is still there. Aston wants a second chance with Glen, but Glen is more cautious this time around. He has to decide if Aston’s regret is genuine, and if surrendering his heart to Aston again is worth the risk.
Length: Novella (60p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: June 1, 2015
Buy as eBook ($3.99 ISBN: 978-1-63476-424-7)
Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love by Kris T. Bethke
Wanting Zack is easy; actually having him is a bad idea. But there’s one powerful reason to give in: Ben has never wanted anyone more.
As it often does, the bad news comes in the middle of the night.
When attorney Ben Winters’s close friend takes a bad spill and ends up in the hospital, he flies across the country to be there for her. His instant attraction to her brother takes him by surprise. Wanting Zack Anderson is easy; actually having him is a bad idea. While the two connect over concern for Zack’s sister, there are many reasons to fight the attraction brewing between them. Things heat up as Ben’s friend begins to show improvement, but the reasons not to get involved with the younger man remain the same—long distance relationships never work, and Ben doesn’t do one-night stands. But there’s one powerful reason to give in: Ben has never wanted anyone more.
Length: Novella (61p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: June 1, 2015
Buy as eBook ($3.99 ISBN: 978-1-63476-419-3)