Published by Dirty Daddies Publishing, an imprint of GTB Publishing
Cover Design By: Allycat Creations
His good boy. Her naughty girl. Their happily ever after. Yes, Daddy. Two little words that can send shivers of need and fear up the spine of any girl… or boy. Because for these Daddies, love knows no limits…and love always wins.
To celebrate these sexy Daddies; the Dirty Daddies Book Club and GTB Publishing are giving you the chance to win paperback copies of Dirty Daddies Pride AND Twisted Pride.
Get ready for an anti-Valentine to remember in this limited release M/M romance anthology. Sixteen authors have come together to bring you a collection of brand-new short stories with a combination of dark, enemies to lovers, and bully themes.
Authors: Nicholas Bella, E.B. Burns, Abrianna Denae, Elouise R East, Taylor J Gray, Mandy Greenwood, Rorie Kage, Leigh Kenzie, Davidson King, Claire Marta, Faith Ryan
Cover Artist: Teased by Antonette
Release Date: November 15, 2022
Genre: Dark M/M
Tropes: Various
Themes: Dark content featuring holidays. Includes topics from mafia to erotic BDSM and more. Content warning for some pieces include non-con, dub-con, torture, murder, and potentially other dark elements.
Heat Rating: This will vary. Some will be 5 flames.
Length: approx. 165 000 words
As it’s an anthology, some stories may end in a cliffhanger
Sometimes the happiest season of all is hiding the darkest secrets.
Twinkling lights and festive songs are in every shopping center and on every street corner. But what lurks in the dark alleys beyond the main street decorations? Who hides behind the joyful enthusiasts with a dangerous bah humbug attitude?
Join eleven dark MM authors as they explore the darker half of the holidays while also spreading cheer and support to LGBTQ youth.
*O Deadly Night is a Dark MM anthology with all proceeds to be donated to The Trevor Project.
With Stories By Pepper North, Daryl Banner, Delia Grace, Siobhan Smile, Aster Rae, Jacki James, Nora Phoenix, M.A. Innes, P. D. Carter, KM Neuhold, Della Cain, Emma Alcott, Chloe Lynn Ellis, Dakota Trace, Mika Lane, Jamie Merrick, Chara Croft, Gianni Holmes, Morticia Knight, Ava Sinclair, Lesley Clark, Kelly Fox, Mia Monroe, Reese Morrison, Sammi Cee, Lorelei M. Hart, and Maren Smith.
Love comes in all shapes, sizes, and gender pairings, and these 26 brand new, smoking hot daddies are here to prove it. No matter how you like your daddies — stern and sexy or sweet and cuddly — this anthology has a little something for everyone.
Pepper North Daryl Banner Delia Grace Siobhan Smile Aster Rae Jacki James Nora Phoenix M.A. Innes P. D. Carter KM Neuhold Della Cain Chloe Lynn Ellis Dakota Trace Mika Lane Jamie Merrick Chara Croft Gianni Holmes Morticia Knight Lesley Clark Kelly Fox Mia Monroe Reese Morrison Sammi Cee Lorelei M. Hart Emma Alcott Ava Sinclair Maren Smith
All proceeds donated to The Trevor Project - you can find out about the wonderful things they do here.
RJ Scott - Single Dad Christmas - It would be a Christmas miracle if he loved me back. Annabeth Albert - Must Be Santa - Tis the season for Operation Christmas Papa! Joanna Chambers - The First Snow of Winter - Christmas Eve, 1814: a maimed war hero and the childhood friend he almost kissed five years earlier are trapped together by the first snow of winter Eli Easton - Twelve Days of UPS - What happens when your Secret Santa is less intriguing than the delivery man who brings the gifts? Suki Fleet - Sometimes, Always - When Echo’s Christmas Eve surprise for Peri goes a little sideways, it turns into a night they’ll both remember for the best reasons, for always. Lane Hayes - Out For The Holidays - Good Things Happen When You’re Out for the Holidays! Annabelle Jacobs - Driving Home For Christmas - A road trip, snowstorm, and only one big bed at the Inn… Alex Jane - Homestead for the Holidays - Alone in a cabin in snowy Nebraska for Christmas Amber Kell - A Santa for Trin - Everyone needs a bit of Christmas magic. Garrett Leigh - No Place Like Home - As long as they’re together, love always wins V.L. Locey - Dressed In Holiday Style - Can the spirit of Christmas save this budding love affair? Clare London - Five Gold Blings - Where Christmas sparkle leads two lonely hearts Posy Roberts - Sojourn For Christmas - This year, a place to stay is the best Christmas gift Sawyer could ask for. Felice Stevens - The Gift of Forever - What do you get the man who has everything? AE Via - An Unworthy Gift - What do the lonely do at Christmas?
This anthology is a great mix of stories from so many of my favorite authors. Some are peeks into characters from their previous books, others are totally new characters, but all will make you smile, swoon, and sigh. Here’s my quick takes on each of the stories.
AE Via - An Unworthy Gift
This story struck just the right balance between angst and sultry while also delivering sweet at the same time. Oh, how much I loved Spencer and Cole! Though at first Cole seems like he’s trying too hard, later—after the sultry part—it flips to that bit of sweet, and eventually to full-on need. 4.5 stars.
Lane Hayes - Out For The Holidays
It was nice to see what basically amounted to a slice of Derek and Gabe’s life here, though that’s really all it was. There was a small injection of angst between Derek and his mother, but beyond that it’s just a quick visit with the guys. 3 stars.
RJ Scott - Single Dad Christmas
Oh, oh, oh…angst and angst and angst (and a dash of cuteness from the kids)…and then SQUEEEE! This story was everything and while I wanted to bonk Austin on the head for keeping his mouth shut, I loved Paul’s wish to Santa. 5 stars.
Eli Easton - Twelve Days of UPS
Awww...I loved the setup for this story with the gift packages. It was a great way to slowly develop things between Paul and Dan, and made for such a sweet read. 4.5 stars.
Annabeth Albert - Must Be Santa
I’m one of those people who don’t really care for kids in the romances I read, but I was still happy to revisit Teddy and Nick and see how their relationship had progressed. This was a sweet look at their chance at growing their family, with a dash of spice on the side. 4 stars.
Joanna Chambers - The First Snow of Winter
I’m the first one to admit that I’m always wary of historical M/M stories primarily due to how those in the LGBTQ+ community were treated in earlier eras. This story avoided those types of drama, concentrating on Sam dealing with the loss of his arm and the chemistry still present between Sam and Jasper when they see each other again. Truly enjoyable, and personally I’d love to see this expanded into a full-length novel. 5 stars.
Clare London - Five Gold Blings
A cute look at a fledgling fashion influencer and the delivery guy who believes in him, encourages him, and falls for him. 3.75 stars.
Posy Roberts - Sojourn with You
All right now…no fair teasing like that. Now you’ve got me on the hook wanting a LOT more from Sawyer and Gregg! 4 stars.
Suki Fleet - Sometimes, Always
Peri and Echo are from the author’s story Sometimes There’s Stars, and even without having read that book it’s immediately apparent that the intensity between these two is sky-high. While it did feel like I’d stepped into a story already in progress, I still became wrapped up in the powerful feelings so evident between them. 4 stars.
Garrett Leigh - No Place Like Home
This story centers on an existing couple from a prior book so I kind of felt thrown into the middle of things not knowing their history. It was mostly a glimpse into their life now, and how dedicated they still are to each other. 3.5 stars.
All proceeds donated to The Trevor Project - you can find out about the wonderful things they do here.
RJ Scott - Single Dad Christmas - It would be a Christmas miracle if he loved me back. Annabeth Albert - Must Be Santa - Tis the season for Operation Christmas Papa! Joanna Chambers - The First Snow of Winter - Christmas Eve, 1814: a maimed war hero and the childhood friend he almost kissed five years earlier are trapped together by the first snow of winter Eli Easton - Twelve Days of UPS - What happens when your Secret Santa is less intriguing than the delivery man who brings the gifts? Suki Fleet - Sometimes, Always - When Echo’s Christmas Eve surprise for Peri goes a little sideways, it turns into a night they’ll both remember for the best reasons, for always. Lane Hayes - Out For The Holidays - Good Things Happen When You’re Out for the Holidays! Annabelle Jacobs - Driving Home For Christmas - A road trip, snowstorm, and only one big bed at the Inn… Alex Jane - Homestead for the Holidays - Alone in a cabin in snowy Nebraska for Christmas Amber Kell - A Santa for Trin - Everyone needs a bit of Christmas magic. Garrett Leigh - No Place Like Home - As long as they’re together, love always wins V.L. Locey - Dressed In Holiday Style - Can the spirit of Christmas save this budding love affair? Clare London - Five Gold Blings - Where Christmas sparkle leads two lonely hearts Posy Roberts - Sojourn For Christmas - This year, a place to stay is the best Christmas gift Sawyer could ask for. Felice Stevens - The Gift of Forever - What do you get the man who has everything? AE Via - An Unworthy Gift - What do the lonely do at Christmas?
Virgin Shifters: Shifting for the First Time ~ A Limited Edition Collection
With Stories By JS Bright, Melissa E Costa, Nicole Dennis, Kelly Fox, Jessie G, Miski Harris, Katey Hawthorne, Kris Jacen, Jacki James, Kim Katil, K-Lee Klein, Lynn Michaels, Megs Pritchard, Victoria Sue, TL Travis, Sara York
Only Available for 90 days!
First time shifting
There’s a first time for everything. When these shifters come of age, shifting for their first time into their true form, you never know what will happen. Is that love in the air, or just mating rituals handed down from one generation to another?
Pick up this exciting boxset with new to you authors and some old favorites. It’s sure to please and give you hours of reading pleasure.
Stories in this Limited Edition Collection: Count Down by JS Bright The Last Kitsune by Melissa E Costa By The Moonlight by Megs Pritchard Prey To The Fox by Jessie G BlessEd Be The Dead by TL Travis Finding His Groove by Sara York First Fire by Lynn Michaels The Omega Thief by Victoria Sue Bee Cave Magic by Kelly Fox Paws In The Snow by Nicole Dennis Shift to Gray by Kim Katil Mountain Ail by Kris Jacen Open Season by Katey Hawthorne Sunbeams and SunTea by K-lee Klein Prince of Indigo Island by Jacki James Leopards Lair by Miski Harris
Release Blitz Excerpt:
Nicole Dennis
Paws in the Snow
Exhausted from the waves of pain, Derick slowly packed up his backpack and tucked the bottle in the outer pocket. Zipping it up, he slung one strap over his shoulder and grabbed his coat. Carefully, he walked down the steps.
Though other students called out to him, he ignored them. Just not feeling strong enough to answer.
He leaned against the front row desks. Dropping his coat on one desk, he rubbed his fingers over his head and rubbed his neck.
Dark speckles filled his vision. Then the strange burning sensation returned to his eyes.
“Do you know what is happening to you, mon chaton?” Chevalier asked in his soft French-Canadian accent.
Lifting his head, Derick tried to blink through the speckle spots and burning. “Happening? Flu. Got flu.”
Chevalier shook his head. “Not the flu. Something special. Something that I don’t think you ever learned about, but now I can see it inside you. I can help you, but you must trust me. You will need to listen to me, follow me, and I’ll get you through what is happening.” He touched his fingers against Derick’s cheek. “Can you do that for me, mon chaton?”
“Will I feel better?”
“Oh, oui, better and stronger. That I can promise.”
His knees buckled when another wave of pain and cramps roared through his body. He groaned and collapsed.
“Oh, mon chaton, we’re running out of time,” Chevalier said when he caught him. He held Derick tight against his frame.
“Feel horrible… Help me, Professor—”
“Ben. Call me Ben.”
“Scared. Feel horrible.” Derick rested his head on Chevalier—Ben’s shoulder. He breathed in the soft fragrance of Ben’s cologne. Just the touch and smell of him comforted whatever happened deep inside him. “Don’t leave me.”
“Never, mon chaton.”
Carra's Review (select stories)
Here's my review of several of the stories in the collection. For the overall collection, I'd give it a 4-star rating. Note this collection is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content. Enjoy!
Count Down by JS Bright
Everything about Colin and Landyn was just right for me. I liked that Colin wasn’t aware of what he was, while Landyn was the opposite. The two of them just clicked together, with the expected physical chemistry. My only “on the fence” portion was near the end of the story with Colin’s neighbor—I would have liked to have seen more background on who he was and the whole aspect of what he was doing. I think though that the author could use this to eventually expand this story into a longer one down the road. 3.75*
The Last Kitsune by Melissa E Costa
Oh my goodness, I just LOVED this story. It was so sweet, yet at the same time a bit sad, but in the end left me with a huge smile on my face. I felt so sad for Kai as he was quite lonely, but as more details emerged during Shigeru’s stay and the whole truth came out, I reveled in what the two of them found together. Through the writing I could feel the boundless joy they both experienced once Shigeru found his true form. I would be thrilled if the author would choose to turn this into a full-length novel just to be able to spend more time with Kai and Shigeru. 5*
By the Moonlight by Megs Pritchard
Simply put, this was HOT. I loved the fact that Jordy had been waiting for Stone since Stone was born. I loved how protective but not overbearing Jordy was with him. I loved how much they craved each other, even though Stone didn’t understand why. I just loved everything about this story. And the intimate scenes are scorching hot—even with as short a time period as the story covers, the buildup of sexual tension between Jordy and Stone before they give in is intense. I think you can tell I just loved this story in general ;-). 5*
Prey to the Fox by Jessie G.
Everything about this story screams classic shifter to me, and that’s one of the reasons why I loved it. The combination of rabbit and fox when they are traditionally prey and predator, the ascension of an embattled runt of the litter to a loved and important member of the community, and the absolute love between Dario and Bastian…all of this made this story into something exceedingly enjoyable. Besides, who wouldn’t love an adorable bunny and his just as beautiful fox mate? 5*
Finding His Groove by Sara York
I really liked the matchup of Avi and Win. They are opposites in size which is always a great match, and once he figures out how to shift, Avi’s animal is simply magnificent—and in oh so many ways. His family certainly underestimated him after he had gone so long without ever shifting, and I thought it was justice served when he finally came into his own. 4*
Paws in the Snow by Nicole Dennis
This is a lovely story about a young man who didn’t know he was a shifter being guided into his first shift. The story concentrates on what he feels and how he reacts and adapts, though due to the short length of time covered readers will not get much further than that into Derick’s life. Ben, his TA from one of his classes, is great as a mentor to help guide Derick and explain everything to him. There’s no romance initiated during this story; however, if the author decides to expand this in the future to a full-length novel this would be a solid foundation upon which to build. 4*
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Blog Tour & Excerpt: Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 4
A Paranormal Collection Supporting LGBT Charity
This collection will be available for only 90 days before it’s gone forever.
Once upon a time, a bunch of authors wondered... Why should Heart2Heart - the phenomenally successful dating app - only work its magic in the human world when lonely lycans, dejected dragons, and jilted jackalopes need love, too?
In this new paranormal universe, mages and shifters, vampires, psychics, and even humans, will reach out to Heart2Heart podcast host Gene E. Del’Amp for help finding a magical match… and they just might find that talking about their woes helps their wishes come true.
Eighteen of your favorite gay romance authors have come together to bring you brand-new paranormal and urban fantasy stories inspired by reader suggestions!
Once again, all proceeds from this collection will go to the authors’ favorite LGBTQ charities, to ensure that love in all its forms will be celebrated and protected every single day of the year!
H2H is a passion project that began as nothing more than a “what if” said among friends. Since then, across three volumes and with the involvement of twenty-six incredible authors of gay romance, the Heart2Heart anthologies have raised over $80k for LGBTQ charities around the world.
Because Heart2Heart is a charity project, all of the work involved in creating and promoting each volume is donated. From the author's creative work, to the editing and formatting, to cover design and promotion, all donation efforts by the Heart2Heart team contribute to the project's ability to donate as much as possible to the chosen charities for each volume.
Heart2Heart is a unique anthology project in the way each story is brand new content that’s inspired by reader suggestions and fits within an overall theme. H2H volume 4 is no exception. In December 2019 we received more than 350 suggestions from readers that our authors then used to inspire their characters and the wishes that would come true thanks to the Heart2Heart podcast.
To shake things up with this new collection, the decision was made to bring together some of the best and brightest authors of paranormal and urban fantasy gay romance for an alternate reality experience. Working within the classic elements of shifters, vampires, mages, and more, we’re excited to present sixteen brand new stories with all of the humor, feels, and spice you would expect from Heart2Heart.
This collection will be available for only 90 days before it’s gone forever.
Once upon a time, a bunch of authors wondered... Why should Heart2Heart - the phenomenally successful dating app - only work its magic in the human world when lonely lycans, dejected dragons, and jilted jackalopes need love, too?
In this new paranormal universe, mages and shifters, vampires, psychics, and even humans, will reach out to Heart2Heart podcast host Gene E. Del’Amp for help finding a magical match… and they just might find that talking about their woes helps their wishes come true.
Eighteen of your favorite gay romance authors have come together to bring you brand-new paranormal and urban fantasy stories inspired by reader suggestions!
Once again, all proceeds from this collection will go to the authors’ favorite LGBTQ charities, to ensure that love in all its forms will be celebrated and protected every single day of the year!
H2H is a passion project that began as nothing more than a “what if” said among friends. Since then, across three volumes and with the involvement of twenty-six incredible authors of gay romance, the Heart2Heart anthologies have raised over $80k for LGBTQ charities around the world.
Because Heart2Heart is a charity project, all of the work involved in creating and promoting each volume is donated. From the author's creative work, to the editing and formatting, to cover design and promotion, all donation efforts by the Heart2Heart team contribute to the project's ability to donate as much as possible to the chosen charities for each volume.
Heart2Heart is a unique anthology project in the way each story is brand new content that’s inspired by reader suggestions and fits within an overall theme. H2H volume 4 is no exception. In December 2019 we received more than 350 suggestions from readers that our authors then used to inspire their characters and the wishes that would come true thanks to the Heart2Heart podcast.
To shake things up with this new collection, the decision was made to bring together some of the best and brightest authors of paranormal and urban fantasy gay romance for an alternate reality experience. Working within the classic elements of shifters, vampires, mages, and more, we’re excited to present sixteen brand new stories with all of the humor, feels, and spice you would expect from Heart2Heart.
A Special Excerpt from the opening and closing Heart2Heart Story by Jeff Adams & Will Knauss:
Story title: A Caller from Grand Rapids A brief description of your story: Former hockey player Noah McCarthy has a good life in Grand Rapids as a newspaper reporter. His alter ego, Gene E. Del’Amp is the host of the popular podcast Wish of Your Heart. Noah enjoys helping humans, lycans, vampires, witches and anyone else with a good wish. What happens if the genie is suddenly the subject of a wish?
Excerpt
Noah “Okay, ready to head into the last segment?” I asked my producer slash assistant Marc. Recording the podcast was my favorite part of the week because I got to unleash a side of me I kept tucked away the rest of the time. Wish of Your Heart had developed a good, and still growing, following since it premiered just over a year ago. The show filled a niche for humans and those with some kind of extra talent to talk out their fears and hopes about making a connection. Offering your heart to someone was never easy, even between two humans. But it could be more daunting if you were matching between different shifter species or a vampire with a human or… any other combination. Wrapping up romantic desires into a wish seemed to work for those who called in.
Listeners really loved—or really hated, there was no middle ground—the host I created with Gene E. Del’Amp. The name was ridiculous as was the unidentifiable European-esque accent I used for him. All of that was deliberate because I didn’t want anyone to figure out that Gene and I, former pro hockey player Noah McCarthy, were the same person. That would cause far more trouble than it’s worth. Only Marc knew my secret identity.
“Let’s do it,” I said, still sounding like myself. I only pulled Gene out when we were actually recording.
“And we’re back recording in three, two, one.” Marc hit a button on his computer and the voicemail played in my headphones.
“Hi. This is Thomas. So, um, here’s the thing, Gene, I’ve fallen for the guy I work with. I know it’s a mistake. You’re not supposed to be into the boss. And I really love my job, so I don’t want to f*ck it up. What people don’t know is the boss is super sweet. He’s got a facade that’s snarky, but it’s all show. We work closely, and it’s a great relationship. I know he’s gay. Hell, we’ve even shared stories about guys we’ve dated.
“I’ve known him for over a year now, and I think we’d be good together. Every now and then, I’ll see a glint in his eye, like when I bring him his favorite latte or we talk about something we both like. It’s true, we even have a couple of shared hobbies. I wish I had the balls to ask him. What do you think, Gene? Can you grant me this so I take the leap? I’m willing to risk the job. I know you hate workplace relationships because of all the extra variables, but I listen all the time and sometimes wishes on the job come true.”
“Wow, Marc, you didn’t hold back for the last call, did you?” I spoke into the mic as Gene. Across the desk, Marc’s eyes danced with mischief along with a little something I couldn’t identify. He knew how to pick good voicemails. This one had potential workplace drama, a boss that might be too much of a friend, and the amount of pining in the voice that listeners would eat up. “You should see the look he’s giving me right now, waiting to see what I’m going to say.”
“Look? What look?” Marc added a smirk, one that even reflected in the tone of his voice. “I just want you to answer so we can wrap this thing up.”
What are your thoughts on being part of Heart2Heart volume 4? After reading the stories in the previous three volumes, it was great to be asked to this particular cool kids’ table. Of course, since we have a podcast, it was a lot of fun writing the podcaster’s story.
“Camp fYrefly is a summer camp and leadership retreat designed for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirited, intersexed, queer, and questioning youth, (LGBTQ2S+) and planned in part by a committee of the same youth it seeks to serve. Founded in 2004 by Dr. André P. Grace and Dr. Kristopher Wells, Camp fYrefly is designed to help youth develop the leadership skills and personal resiliency necessary for them to become agents for positive change in their schools, families, and communities.”
🌈 - Project 10 (youth services and advocacy, Quebec)
“Project 10 works to promote the personal, social, sexual and mental well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersexed and questioning youth and adults 14-25.
Through advocacy and education, using a harm reduction approach, Project 10 aims to facilitate the empowerment of youth at individual, community, and institutional levels with a particular emphasis on supporting individuals and groups who experience multiple and intersecting oppressions.
Services are free of charge, confidential and anonymous, and are offered in English and French.”
“A non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives. We provide a safer space for LGBTQ/2S people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included. Our building serves as a catalyst for community initiatives and collective strength.”
These are all great Charities and we need to take care of our youth and the next generation. Love is Love. Be safe and kind. No one should have to suffer for who they are or who they love!!
