A directory of free gay and lesbian-themed ebooks, from the authors and publishers at Smashwords.



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Thaw by Jordan Castillo Price Thaw by Jordan Castillo Price March 01, 2009 1402 words Read a sample
As a psychic homicide investigator, Victor Bayne doesn't get much time to relax. Thaw offers a rare glimpse of him off the clock. Heard of the PsyCop series, interested in m/m fiction, but never tried it? Take a taste of Victor and his sexy boyfriend, Jacob, whose smoldering good looks threaten to melt the ice rink they're skating on. Find more about PsyCop at www.jordancastilloprice.com
FALL LOVE by Anne Whitehouse FALL LOVE by Anne Whitehouse April 26, 2009 172700 words Read a sample
Fall Love tells the intertwined stories of four twenties-something artists and professionals adrift in the bad old pre-AIDS New York of 1980. From a summer of love through an autumn of deceit and regret, we follow the lives of Althea, Jeanne, Paul, and Bryce from self-sacrifice to self-knowledge.
Criss Cross - Romance Short Story by Marion Francis Criss Cross - Romance Short Story by Marion Francis July 25, 2009 6635 words Read a sample
Sharon is attendnig the last day of a surgeons convention when she meets Marsha. For the first time in her life she puts aside what others think is best for her and starts out on a new journey that will change your life in ways she never thought was possible until now. A weekend getaway to Napa Valley opens up a whole new world.
Joy Ride by J.M. Snyder Joy Ride by J.M. Snyder Aug. 11, 2009 4803 words Sample 100%
Mack puts up with Brad’s flirtatious banter because he doesn’t think there’s anything serious about it. But when Brad goads him into a race, Mack takes the opportunity to find out just how far the younger biker will go when they’re finally alone. NOTE: This story appears in my collection, SHORTS.
Love in the Library by J.M. Snyder Love in the Library by J.M. Snyder Aug. 11, 2009 5094 words Sample 100%
Johnny's job at the campus library isn't as glamorous as it sounds. In fact, when the wheels of the returns cart get stuck in the gap between the floor and the elevator, he's ready to just quit right there. But a stranger's kindness leads to chance encounter that improves Johnny's whole semester. NOTE: This story appears in the anthology, Four Seasons: Autumn 2009, published by eXcessica.
Fuck the Foreplay by J.M. Snyder Fuck the Foreplay by J.M. Snyder Aug. 13, 2009 3064 words Sample 100%
Tory's a freshman in college who can't stand being away from his boyfriend Jon for long. When his roommate decides to head home for the weekend, Tory invites Jon to stay at the dorm. The moment Jon arrives, Tory can't wait to get their romantic get-together underway. This fast-paced, sizzling hot short story is offered here for free as a sample of my work.
Parking Lot Hero by J.M. Snyder Parking Lot Hero by J.M. Snyder Aug. 14, 2009 4839 words Sample 100%
It's the weekend of the Super Bowl. Vic is looking forward to a quiet Saturday with his lover, Matt. But when a trio of ruffians terrorize their landlady in the parking lot of the local grocery story, Vic finds the superhero in him called to action. This fast-paced, sizzling hot short story is offered for free as a sample of my work and to introduce readers to my superhero characters, Vic & Matt.
Three Avenues of Escape by Elmore Hammes Three Avenues of Escape by Elmore Hammes Sep. 07, 2009 1929 words Read a sample
A short story (1,650 words) about a young man's utilization of several items left to him by his older brother as a means to escape his father's bigotry. Some adult language and implied sexual situations, but nothing overt. This story first appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of the literary magazine The First Line.
The Name on My Wrist by J.M. Snyder The Name on My Wrist by J.M. Snyder Nov. 06, 2009 2200 words Sample 100%
James, middle-aged, is given to one-night flings with younger men in whom he searches for someone he lost long ago. A random comment by his latest catch draws his mind back to the past, to a boy he once loved so fiercely, a boy drafted and sent to fight in Vietnam. A boy lost in the war. A boy James has never forgotten. WARNING: This is a very sad little story. It's also one of my best IMHO.
Fell by J.T. Marie Fell by J.T. Marie Nov. 07, 2009 2483 words Sample 100%
Two wood nymphs play a deadly game that goes farther than they anticipated. This free story appears in my collection, BONES OF THE SEA AND OTHER STORIES, and is offered here as a sample of my writing.
When Women Were Warriors Book I: The Warrior's Path by Catherine Wilson When Women Were Warriors Book I: The Warrior's Path by Catherine Wilson Jan. 11, 2010 95962 words Sample 100%
Winner EPIC 2010 Ebook Award in the Mainstream category! Tamras arrives in Merin’s house to begin her apprenticeship as a warrior, but her small stature causes many to doubt that she will ever become a competent swordswoman. Tamras will make a series of choices that seem insignificant, but they will flow from her character and from her good intentions, and they will determine her destiny.
Render by J.M. Snyder Render by J.M. Snyder March 03, 2010 2398 words Read a sample
Corey Evans and Ian Coltraine comprise the pop duo 2ICE. Their romance is told in my novella Beautiful Disaster, published by Amber Allure Press. But before they became lovers, they were simply band mates on tour. In Render, an accident onstage leaves Corey hurt and vulnerable. This flash story is a slice of life look at the beginnings of something more than mere friendship between Corey and Ian.
The Stardust Diaries by Tarn Swan The Stardust Diaries by Tarn Swan March 18, 2010 58549 words Read a sample
A follow up to ‘Swan Songs…extracts from my life with Stardust Twinkles.’ What will 2006 have in store for Tarn and his transgender partner Twinkles? Only time and Tarn will tell. Funny, romantic and endearing, take another trip with Tarn and Twinks.
Thaw and Serve by Jessica Freely Thaw and Serve by Jessica Freely April 06, 2010 1392 words Read a sample
Smart and cynical Mal has resigned himself to a holiday dinner for one. A stop at the convenience store turns into a life-or-death struggle, but a happy surprise is yet to come -- if he can survive.
Rough Road to Happiness (A Gay Erotica Romance) by Shabbu Rough Road to Happiness (A Gay Erotica Romance) by Shabbu June 06, 2010 5385 words Read a sample
I took him home from the Tree of Idleness, café, the young man with the big, dark, bedroom eyes. He was not the usual sort of man I picked up at the Tree of Idleness, but I was in the mood for something different. He seemed gentle and obliging and easily forgotten. But Lawrence was a musician, and he had passion, and in the end he was far from demure or gentle, and he could never be forgotten.
Fall by Alex Draven Fall by Alex Draven June 12, 2010 9314 words Sample 100%
Pet thought he'd slammed the door shut on his past, on his dreams, and on the centaur herd that raised him. Now there's another herd runaway standing on his doorstep; one who won't take no for an answer.
Les jardins d'Aphrodite #1-Perséphone by Anne de Gandt Les jardins d'Aphrodite #1-Perséphone by Anne de Gandt July 30, 2010 15962 words Sample 20%
Plusieurs mois ont passé, Cassandre, Déméter et Perséphone se retrouvent et tiennent une conversation à “cœur ouvert”. Perséphone, à la recherche de l'amour, croise la route d'Aphrodite puis celle d'Eumène. Qui de ces deux femmes en incarne le vrai visage ? Trahison, joie, peine : l'amour, quel qu'il soit, n'est-il pas que cela ?
Peter and the Wolf by Fabian Black Peter and the Wolf by Fabian Black Aug. 26, 2010 2502 words Read a sample
Short and sweet M/M fiction ~ FREE for a short period. What's a man to do when his partner seems to prefer housework to sex? William realises it's time to get in touch with his alpha side when his partner Peter shows more interest in housework than in him.
A Susan Slutt Mystery: Peril Over the Carport by Michael G. Cornelius A Susan Slutt Mystery: Peril Over the Carport by Michael G. Cornelius Aug. 27, 2010 8027 words Sample 100%
Glamorous British air hostess Shirley Flighty and her crew have moved in to the luxurious apartment over Susan's garage. But then mysterious things begin to happen over the Slutt family carport -- including the appearance of a dreadful sky phantom! Can Susan earn her wings by solving this haunting mystery? If you've never read any Susan Slutt stories before, why not start with this one?
Curvas y otras fatalidades by Daniel Turambar Curvas y otras fatalidades by Daniel Turambar Aug. 28, 2010 19714 words Read a sample
"Me encanta conducir de noche, en calma, atravesando carreteras perdidas, mientras escucho mi música triste sobre el murmullo del motor. Conduzco sin destino, en un peregrinaje nocturno hacia el amanecer de una nueva semana." Así comienza Curvas el relato nos llevará hasta el mar por carreteras oscuras y sinuosas, dando luego paso a otros cuentos breves pero no por ello menos fatatídicos.
A Susan Slutt Mystery: Susan Slutt Solves the Mystery by Kate Emburg A Susan Slutt Mystery: Susan Slutt Solves the Mystery by Kate Emburg Sep. 04, 2010 9318 words Sample 100%
Porkerville is hosting a sleuthing convention, and all the great detectives are there: Fancy Few, the Baccardi Boys, the Boobsey Twins, the Dinah Girls, and many more! But when a real mystery threatens to ruin the convention, can Susan Slutt save the day and solve the crisis before any of the other fabulous sleuths earn the glory for themselves?
Daron's Guitar Chronicles: Volume One by Cecilia Tan Daron's Guitar Chronicles: Volume One by Cecilia Tan Oct. 03, 2010 45736 words Read a sample
Sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Coming out and coming of age in the days of AIDS, MTV, Reaganomics, and Just Say No. Daron Marks is a young guitar player with a dream: make it big like the guys he grew up idolizing in New Jersey--or at least escape his dysfunctional family. He makes it as far as music school in Rhode Island, and the stages of Boston beckon. But it's hard to succeed from the closet.
The Way to Will by Drew Hunt The Way to Will by Drew Hunt Oct. 21, 2010 7490 words Read a sample
Just before rushing off to catch his plane home after a two-week bus tour of Florida, Will Thompson tells Graham Knight that he loves him. Stunned, not least because before meeting Will he thought himself straight, Graham watches Will leave. Realising he feels the same way, Graham has to journey across the US to tell Will that he loves him, too. But the way to Will is not an easy one.
Lions and Tigers and Snares by Vincent Diamond Lions and Tigers and Snares by Vincent Diamond Nov. 13, 2010 7523 words Read a sample
When undercover game officer Byron Reese tracks down an illegal big cat importer, his investigation turns up way more than he bargained for. Lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, and a hot cat handler with secrets of his own…
The Math Teacher is Dead by Robert Manners The Math Teacher is Dead by Robert Manners Dec. 07, 2010 56821 words Read a sample
Danny Vandervere has the world on a string: beautiful, athletic, intelligent, rich, popular; but the string starts to unravel when Danny trips over the corpse of his math teacher in the woods. As senior year progresses, more deaths and accidents occur, all with Danny Vandervere in common. Danny learns, perhaps too late, that having it all can be dangerous.
The Persian by Gordon Watt The Persian by Gordon Watt Jan. 11, 2011 85235 words Read a sample
Vahsalan Sahar arrives from Tehran to begin an art scholarship at the renowned Monarch’s Academy in London. He is only faintly aware of the awful deaths hitting the news as he settles in, but when he wakes up beside the next victim, apparently dead at Vas’ hands, he's drawn into a tangled series of events which seem designed to make him appear to be the killer.
The Party by Steve Nugent The Party by Steve Nugent Feb. 27, 2011 1991 words Read a sample
Life with an older man has its complications, and things are about to get even more complex when, following a secret encounter in Acapulco, one of the party guests spots some irregularities in the vacation photos.
Just Smile For Me by Ruth Pettite Just Smile For Me by Ruth Pettite March 17, 2011 4408 words Read a sample
A story of the non-traditional family and true love.
Zerendipity by Kris Howard Zerendipity by Kris Howard April 03, 2011 3374 words Read a sample
Law school roommates Kai and Liza go to Liza's home town for the holidays. In Schenectady, Kai meets Liza's frosty mother and frostbitten father, and makes love to Liza as often as possible. After Christmas, Liza takes Kai to the city, and in a Times Square hotel explores her insatiable appetite for Kai.
Lies and Consequences by Kaje Harper Lies and Consequences by Kaje Harper April 05, 2011 97986 words Read a sample
Chris has a problem with the truth. He has more than one name, a lesbian fiancee and a past he doesn't want to explain. So when he hooks up with a hot guy in a bar, he weaves a web of lies. But Ian is a man Chris could fall for, if his lies didn't stand between them. When the truth emerges and Chris is in danger, Ian must decide if he's still willing to risk his life and his heart for this man
Language Lessons (gay romance) by Jay Bell Language Lessons (gay romance) by Jay Bell April 18, 2011 13628 words Read a sample
Love doesn’t come easy. For Joey, he didn’t care if it ever came at all. He was much too busy adding notches to his bedpost and preparing for life as an adult. But when a causal fling waxes nostalgic about the one that got away, Joey starts to wonder if he isn’t missing something after all, if there really is something to be learned from the language of love.
Eating Ice Cream on the Subway by Steve Nugent Eating Ice Cream on the Subway by Steve Nugent April 23, 2011 1027 words Read a sample
Most people know what they'd like to do when confronted with violence, but what really happens when they come face to face with the worst society has to offer? In this short, powerful story, when a man witnesses a hateful, homophobic bashing on the subway, his response might hit a little too close to home for some of us.
One More Suicide by David McGhee One More Suicide by David McGhee May 04, 2011 149024 words Read a sample
Brian Oldman is in somewhat of a rut lately. His family life sucks, he's gay, his love life is fleeting, and his waistline just won’t get any smaller. So he does what any sane person would do in this sort of depressive state. He plans out his suicide. Over the course of about four months Brian tries to live it up and pay off past debts before delving into the blackness of his depression.
Guided (Guided #1) by Calvin Westbrook Guided (Guided #1) by Calvin Westbrook June 04, 2011 22679 words Read a sample
After a brief enounter, Taylor Michaels and Doug Henshaw both feel strangely connected to one another. This is because Doug is a werewolf and he has inprinted on Taylor. But things are made difficult by a prejudiced alpha and a best friend who has a grudge against werewolves. Can Taylor and Doug ever be together, or will the two men be left howling at the moon alone?
Foretold (Guided #2) by Calvin Westbrook Foretold (Guided #2) by Calvin Westbrook June 05, 2011 20190 words Read a sample
Taylor Michaels is no longer human thanks to his boyfriend Doug. After being bitten to save his life, Taylor is now a werewolf. But how will he cope with the first transformation, the rules of being part of a pack and the fact his father kills werewolves for sport?
Bonds of Fire by Sophie Duncan Bonds of Fire by Sophie Duncan June 06, 2011 20697 words Read a sample
Drekken is a dragon warrior. Bonded to his dragon, Miri, together they lead a squadron of fliers. Yet, nothing in his life could have prepared Drekken for his greatest challenge: babysitting. Stranded after a deadly battle, separated from his squadron and Miri, Drekken finds himself the only hope for two young empaths and their nursery group of hatchling dragons. It is a challenge he cannot fail.
British Flash by UK MAT Publishing British Flash by UK MAT Publishing June 08, 2011 24660 words Read a sample
A revealing collection of short LGBT fiction. Enjoy this entertaining collection of flash fiction stories, each one a short but sweet expression of what it means to be queer in Britain, past and present. To be published on June 16th, 2011.
Endangered (Guided #3) by Calvin Westbrook Endangered (Guided #3) by Calvin Westbrook June 16, 2011 10289 words Read a sample
The third book in the Guided series. After the loss of a close ally, Taylor and Doug face more challenges than ever before. Especially when danger comes from a source long forgotten.
Dead Silence by Ren Stogner Dead Silence by Ren Stogner June 22, 2011 31902 words Read a sample
Demons, angels, empaths and more. So what's it like to live in dead silence?
To Sir, With Love by Karyn Mitchell To Sir, With Love by Karyn Mitchell June 24, 2011 2764 words Read a sample
In the era of Bettie Page and big-band music, rationing and war, every person has a story. This work of fiction shows the blossoming romance between two American soldiers in a time when every tomorrow is an uncertainty.
And to All a Good Night   (Life Lessons 1 1/2) by Kaje Harper And to All a Good Night (Life Lessons 1 1/2) by Kaje Harper June 25, 2011 11725 words Read a sample
Short story sequel: In Life Lessons, Mac and Tony decided that a closeted relationship was worth the risks and difficulties. Now, separated for the holidays, Tony on a Florida beach contemplates the joys and stresses of their hidden life, while Mac in the Minnesota snow handles a murder case that hits close to home. And in the evening, over the phone, they try to touch each other with words.
Drag Queen (Fiercest Gay Poetry) by German Alcala Drag Queen (Fiercest Gay Poetry) by German Alcala July 08, 2011 5969 words Read a sample
Poetry of rising from ashes, and being queen even after your kingdom falls apart. This diverse collection of 16 poems focuses on seeing a better future, rebellion, homosexuality, ambitions and dreams. With moments of self-acceptance and sorrow at the thought of what used to be a miserable life. Drag Queen is the debut poetry collection written through the eyes of my alter-ego Hermana Alacran.
Fenton: The Loneliest Vampire (Lost Realm #1.5) by Kate Aaron Fenton: The Loneliest Vampire (Lost Realm #1.5) by Kate Aaron July 13, 2011 7718 words Read a sample
One man's quest for companionship, in a world obsessed with sex. It's not that Fenton doesn't love - he does, fiercely - but it's never enough. He doesn't understand the desires that move other men. That's why Kali chose him. Kali knows that the blood is everything: the only desire. And he intends to teach Fenton that, too.
From Farringdon by Richard Kerr From Farringdon by Richard Kerr July 18, 2011 1470 words Read a sample
Short, sharp queerbashing story set in London's underground 'Tube' transport.
Parks and Recreation by Terry O'Reilly Parks and Recreation by Terry O'Reilly July 25, 2011 3372 words Read a sample
In the days before the internet, how did gay men find someone to hook up with? They cruised the city parks, rest stops, and public rest rooms. Handsome, sexy Tom Clarkson is doing just that.
Voyage East by Tom Williams Voyage East by Tom Williams Aug. 01, 2011 8489 words Read a sample
John Williamson left the farm when he was a boy and ran away to sea. A chance meeting in a tavern takes him from England on a voyage halfway across the world in search of adventure with the charismatic James Brooke. NOTE: Voyage East is the opening scenes from the novel The White Rajah by Tom Williams.
Perfect Love by A.M. Burns Perfect Love by A.M. Burns Aug. 05, 2011 72480 words Read a sample
When a leader of the local Wiccan community is found dead of an apparent overdose, her husband turns to E.S. Peters to find the real answers. With the help of his werewolf partner, Dusty, E.S. Peters seeks the truth as more witches die in mysterious and seemingly-unrelated ways. Will they unravel the mystery in time to save one of their own from “Perfect Love?”
Heart And Soul by Jeanette Grey Heart And Soul by Jeanette Grey Aug. 07, 2011 9682 words Read a sample
The tattoos on Duke's body tell the stories of all the times he's loved and lost. His best friend, Ben, knows all the stories. But Ben doesn't want to be written on Duke's skin. He wants to be in Duke's heart.
Luscious Love by Zach Sweets Luscious Love by Zach Sweets Aug. 12, 2011 6559 words Read a sample
Wendell Choate is a struggling Deaf man who wants nothing more than a comfortable life. When Caleb Adams hires him to work in his chocolate shop, the big bear of a man appeals to his sweet tooth. Does Caleb’s interest end at closing time, or is there a chance he wants more?
Color Me by Blaine D. Arden Color Me by Blaine D. Arden Aug. 14, 2011 16356 words Read a sample
Jonah and Scott are both Deaf, but couldn't be more different. Scott, a color consultant who doesn't interact well with the hearing, watches his gorgeous new neighbor swim every morning, but has no idea how to approach him. He doesn't even know his name. Jonah, a bouncer with an 'I'm Deaf, deal with it' attitude, loathes the way Scott lets people treat him. So why can't he stop thinking about him?