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Explore the life and works of Frances Ridley Havergal, a celebrated poet and hymn writer from the Victorian era. This book delves into her spiritual journey and the ways in which her faith influenced her writing, including beloved hymns such as 'Take My Life and Let It Be.'This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Life doesn''t come with an instruction manual. But Henry''s junk does.Agoraphobe Jaden shouldn''t have let his big brother put a ticket in a blind date raffle for him. He wasn''t expecting to win. And certainly not an overnight trip to the Grand Canyon with a gorgeous stranger-and his total opposite, a hunky wilderness guide.Henry''s excited to meet a guy he clicks with, having finally finished bottom surgery. He''s been living stealth as the man he is for years, but he''s growing tired of hiding his past. Jaden not only accepts him, he captivates Henry, who resolves to be courageous and vulnerable in the rest of his life.Back home in Denver, Henry starts to take pride in reconnecting with the trans community, while Jaden pushes himself out of his comfort zone. But freedom always comes at a price. Can they take the plunge into their wide open future together?

I’m not supposed to like him.Santa Barbara fire chief Jace Williams’ perfectly organized life fell apart: he’s newly-divorced, suspended from work, and haunted by memories. Where did he go so wrong? And why on earth would anyone trust him to put together their wedding?Hang-gliding instructor Charlie Bryan hides it with a smile, but he’s haunted by his past, too. His dad’s memory is failing him, and he hasn’t had the heart to tell him he dumped the abusive jerk years ago. He’s never let a guy tie him down since.The hot clash between messy Charlie and neat Jace gives way to growing affection, but neither of them know what to do about it. They didn't expect to find the one at the best, yet worst, possible time. Is this what real love feels like?

Everyone has limits, but sometimes they hurt.Loud-mouthed firefighter Chris Black is newly out and should be having the time of his life. But booty calls from his ex-boyfriend and coming home to an empty house have his optimistic spirits low. When he answers Ash’s cry for help, Chris finds his total opposite—and everything he wants.Ash never expected to wake up to a gorgeous stranger fighting to save him. It’s just the start of a long road, and at last, he isn’t walking it alone. Without a safe home to return to, Chris offers Ash his guest room—and more. Ash is drawn to his savior, but he’s not going to be used ever again.It’s the perfect arrangement at first. Ash gets the help he needs to adjust to his new limits, and Chris gets a friendly face at home. But where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Can they clear the air in time, or will their new love fizzle out?

Knitted together by our hurt and hope.Santa Barbara firefighter Liam Knight is king of the one-night stand. Dylan, the gorgeous twink working in the craft store below his apartment, is supposed to be just that: a hookup. But Liam wants to protect Dylan from anyone taking advantage of him, and it fuels the spark growing between them.Dylan Waters is poised to fall hard—and not just for hunky Liam from his knitting PTSD support group. He’s juggling jobs, a college transfer, and panic attacks that his mother’s alternative medicine won’t fix. He can help others, but he’s never managed to accept help himself.They’re both hiding from their pasts, but the closer they grow, the less room there is to run. When it all goes up in smoke, can they save each other—and the relationship that could make them both believe in love?

With one look, he blew down every wall I built.Barista Aaron Fisher has no time for shame, propriety, or boyfriends. He’s tired of being used—by his family, hookups, and even a would-be blackmailer. A year after his last heartbreak, Aaron’s ready to give love another chance. He swoops in to rescue a gentle, bashful hunky customer from the depths of app-swiping hell. Their ideas of hot dates couldn’t be further apart… but making Quinn blush is Aaron’s new favorite hobby.After a string of failed first dates, personal trainer and hopeless romantic Quinn Powell is ready to give up on love before Aaron suggests a deal. Before December ends, can Aaron prove that great sex is all you need, or will Quinn show him that happily ever after does exist? Dating inappropriate, sassy Aaron is like sticking dynamite into Quinn’s tidy life. He finds himself remembering desires that have gone unsatisfied for years.Before long they’re breaking the only rule: don’t hide their real feelings just to win the bet. Quinn’s afraid of scaring off the secretly vulnerable twink, while Aaron’s afraid of going tame if he gives his heart to the only man strong enough to see through his defenses. This is a lot more than a fling and a few fancy dates. But as their time runs out, they must find the strength to admit to their fears. Both men need rescuing—but can they believe in themselves and each other when it matters most?Stolen Hart is the fourth book in the new Hart’s Bay series about a small town full of nosy but well-meaning neighbors and brotherly banter. It can be read on its own, and promises a happily-ever-after ending with plenty of smiles and steam along the way. And at least one naughty thing that shouldn’t happen in a coffee shop.

Everything I want is here, in front of me.Rusty Campbell left Hart’s Bay after high school to work in the wilderness. Now he’s back home for one purpose: seaweed farming. To succeed, he’ll need to fight the tide and win over his skeptical family, once-burned by the fishing industry collapse. But there are intriguing new faces bringing good fortune to Hart’s Bay—like the captivating redhead who watches him from the art gallery.Six months after moving to this small town, Ezra Carter’s bed feels empty. Painting and running an art co-op with his friends doesn’t fill the same need. The city boy is seriously considering lowering his standards… until the man of his dreams walks in and throws his no-good hookup out of the bar. Why does Rusty have to be straight?Rusty is mystified at the surging chemistry between them as their friendship grows. Is Ezra the missing piece to the puzzle of Rusty’s love life? As Rusty struggles to make sense of his feelings, he guides Ezra through his home territory to give the artist new inspiration—but he winds up becoming Ezra’s muse himself.Before long, they’re fumbling their way through uncharted waters. Can their picture-perfect, no-labels relationship weather the storm brewing under their feet?Wild Hart is the third book in the new Hart’s Bay series about a small town full of nosy but well-meaning neighbors and brotherly banter. It can be read on its own, and promises a happily-ever-after ending with plenty of smiles and steam along the way. Just hold on… when the boat's a-rocking, don't come knocking!

The last place Evan Vincent expected to be dumped was at his engagement shoot… in a dude ranch in Tennessee. Four years of working for his ex for free and standing in his shadow leave Evan reeling with the sudden freedom. Escaping here and working for the ranch owner for a few months could give Evan a chance to regroup… and rebound. That can’t be a bad idea, can it?Running a dude ranch takes up all of Josh King’s time and energy. He escaped the place briefly before his dad died and left it to him—along with the memories and the guilt. Even his best friends don’t know the skeletons in his closet. Josh isn’t going to risk his heart when all Evan wants is a good time, doesn’t he?They don’t know if they’re fighting to turn a rebound into more, or to keep it from becoming more. Both seem equally scary for two men with trembling hands and aching hearts, but there’s no denying that they go together like mac and cheese. And maybe—just maybe—this sudden passion is exactly what they were both missing. Is this the best timing ever, or the worst timing ever?Tremble is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.

Cocky racing driver Tyler Joseph is sidelined after one risk too many. After being at the center of a fiery crash, he's forced to rest and recover at his best friend's farmhouse or he'll miss the rest of the season. Tyler does what he wants, though, and what he wants right now is the hot, sexy little physical therapist whose hands only touch him where it hurts.Alec Lands is a sucker for a pretty face, and Tyler's too much temptation to bear. He's promised himself he'll stop dating trouble, but Tyler is flirty, dirty, and stubborn as hell. He can't resist, even though it could end both their careers.What was supposed to be a one-time thing leads to more. They can't stop. No matter how hard they try, they can't shake this chemistry that pulls them together, and the longer it goes, the worse the consequences of discovery. Tyler's career and Alec's family are as homophobic as each other, and every risk they take could end them forever... but Alec wants to keep up with Tyler's fast-paced life, and Tyler is tired of leaving men in the dust. Can they both resist hitting the brakes on their maybe-forever when it turns out that old habits die hard?Clutch is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. Book #5, Tremble, is available now!

Life's a party, and Roman White is determined to have a good time. As the youngest captain at his airline, he has to endure a little good-natured ribbing, but at least he has the perks of being a pilot: constant travel and four gold bars on his shoulder that help him find men in every town. When he tries commitment, he always overcommits and scares off boyfriends. Why bother settling down?Oscar Brooks is at the top of his game. As a dancer, he’s constantly touring with a prestigious company and stretching himself to attract his directors’ eye for a leading role. Even his frenemy-with-benefits in the company can’t distract him from his goal… until everything goes wrong in a heartbeat and he has to rebuild his life. What is he supposed to do now?Roman has a spare room, and Oscar needs a place to stay. It seems like a match made in heaven. Except the chemistry between them didn’t stop after they tried to get it out of their system… and the attraction is only getting worse. Even their friends are trying to keep them apart, afraid of what can happen when two free spirits collide. Will they break each other’s heart, or can they break out of their patterns and chase their dreams together?Slick is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. Book #4, Trace, is available now!

Zoo vet Blane Winters' grumpy attitude and muscles hide a romantic heart. He only relaxes when he's around animals, since he likes them more than people. He has some friends, a good job, and a place of his own, and he's sure that's all he needs. Until he meets a certain incessantly cheerful artist.Studying meerkats as he paints a wedding present for his sister gives Falcon Harper the perfect excuse to creep on the hot vet. It takes his mind off the dreaded event: he’s happy for his sister, but his secret ex will be at the wedding... Spencer, who broke his heart years ago.The solution is obvious: Blane can be Falcon's plus-one and show Spencer that Falcon’s moved on to bigger, better things all these years later. But feelings grow as Falcon coaxes Blane out of his shell. Just as happiness seems within their grasp, jealousy threatens to tear it away for good.Grasp is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. Book #3, Slick, is available now!

Forensic investigator Dustin Reed stopped believing in fairytale romance in high school. Ever since his best friends scared off his loser ex, he's been a chronically single scrawny geek, afraid of being used. Love blossoms around him, while his family wants him to get hitched to the right class of man. All he can seem to find is hookup app encounters, but Dustin wishes someone would sweep him off his feet for love, too.After his tour of duty, now-forensic photographer Leo Sanderson is glad to be home. Behind his muscles lies a heart of gold, but school and his new job aren't resonating with him. Nobody has his back anymore, but he's fine on his own. He's never clicked with the women he's dated, but bumping into Dustin in a gay bar is making things fall into place... a little faster than he'd like.Hooking up while avoiding labels isn't a bad idea: Leo's figuring himself out, Dustin's unwilling to hand over his heart, and they both work together. But Valentine's Day is coming and they haven't been seeing anyone else. In fact, neither of them want to. Every fairytale has to start somewhere; why not the bedroom? Can they get past their insecurities and admit to each other and the world what they really want?Trace is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. Book #5, Clutch, is available now!

"Nothing worth having comes easy."Rainier Hart knows all about hiding. He's ready to burst out of the closet, consequences be damned. His first escape attempt failed, but he's not done fighting. Back in his hometown, all he has are a few worthless buildings and a job on a construction crew. What he needs is a firm hand to guide him-and a family that doesn't look down their noses at him.Colt Fuller is everything Rain isn't… or is he? Rich, muscular, commanding, and very much out of place in Hart's Bay, he wants more than Rain's run-down warehouses. He wants the surprisingly defiant little twink who owns them, too. The pull between them is too strong to ignore, even with everything that's on the line.Rain and Colt are perfectly matched: right down to the secrets they'd each prefer to keep buried. Those secrets threaten the very foundations they begin to build a life together on.Because nothing stays secret in Hart's Bay, including how they really feel about each other. Can they see past the bluster and into each other's hearts?Changed Hart is the second book in the new Hart's Bay series about a small town full of nosy but well-meaning neighbors and brotherly banter. It can be enjoyed on its own, and promises a happily-ever-after ending and plenty of smiles and steam along the way. Plus, because it's Rain, more sass than anyone expected.

Growing up hanging out in his single mom's diner, Sam Grant suddenly inherited it two years ago-and guardianship of his younger brother. Now twenty, Sam can't convince himself he's worth dating. He's too fixated on routines and responsibilities, and he's only attracted to guys he already loves. Who would stick around that long?Ten years older, Denver Weston's lived through it all already: forced to drop out of school, he moved in with boyfriend after boyfriend to survive. Starting Plus, a HIV charity, gave him a purpose. But Denver can't bring himself to have his heart broken over and over, so dating has been off the table. Love and acceptance don't just fall into a guy's lap, do they?Denver's just the guy who always sits in the corner booth. Sam's just the kid who always seems to be working. A different breakfast order starts dominos falling. The moment their preconceptions of each other collapse, so do their carefully set-up plans. Can they give in to the attraction that's been slowly burning them up, or will uncharted territory make them turn tail and run?Faux is a standalone gay romance novel with a happily ever after ending.

Five years ago, Zeph met River. The timing couldn't have been worse. An orphan with something to prove and the ghosts of his past breathing down his neck, Zeph took the offer from a pro MMA gym to live and train in the Midwest. River let him go easily. If it was a convenient excuse to escape emotional intimacy, neither of them had to admit it. Until now.Drag queen and makeup artist River isn't easily fazed, but meeting Zeph on his home turf throws him for a loop. Something about Zeph still gets under his skin. And River's next job, a drag show in L.A. and Vegas, will require a security guy to look after the performers. Who better than a tattooed mixed martial artist who still gives him smoldering looks?It doesn't take long for them to fall together. They're opposite as can be, but dating for ten days wasn't long enough the first time around. Another ten days could get it out of their systems… but are they fighting for or with each other? It's easy to get hard. It's hard to be easy. Vulnerability is off the table, until the table turns. How long do you have to have known a guy to put your life into his hands?Freak is a standalone gay romance novel with a happily ever after ending.

"I'm afraid I'm too much for him."Nic had no choice but to be himself. The programmer escaped his family and moved to LA for a fresh start when he transitioned. When he runs into the force of nature called Kyle-green hair, garters, and all-Nic is pulled headlong into the center of his world... he's just not sure he belongs there.Loud, loving, and unapologetic, Kyle works day and night at his charity and spends the rest of his precious time with his co-parented son. Flings are one thing, but Nic makes Kyle want to hold him forever. And when the chips are down, Nic shows up.They've spent years avoiding the very thing they're yearning for. But in each other's arms, they finally feel loved, safe-even free. Can two men who feel like they're not enough and too much find something just right?Flaunt is the first book in the F-Word series, which features queer found families, characters choosing their own labels, a lot of trans joy, opposites attracting, spice for days, and the happily-ever-afters we all deserve. This novel can be read as a standalone.Rainbow Awards 2nd in Best Transgender Contemporary Romance!Rainbow Awards Finalist in Best Transgender Book!

"Strictly-business is hard around you."James is in trouble. His family turned their back on him after he transitioned, and he was forced to start his new life without them, but now he's paying the price. Buried in debt, his last chance is to start a business with hunky carpenter Ryan and hope that they succeed. The one thing he can't afford is a distraction, but what if Ryan is the only one to see past it all and love him inside and out?Ryan Hart doesn't rattle easy. From lazy contractors to being the last single friend, nothing bothers him until he meets James. Ryan's new business partner pushes him to follow his dreams, even though he faces problems Ryan's never considered. Ryan doesn't back down from a challenge or from threats to his business, James's hard-won privacy, and their future together. As business partners, of course. Nothing more.They both know mixing business with pleasure is a bad idea, but the pull between them is too hard to resist. Can Ryan have it all with the clever, caring, bossy guy who's won his heart?2016 Rainbow Awards Finalist and Honorable Mention!Grind is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.

"I don't want to be the poster boy."A distraction is the last thing hockey player Kevin Shaw, fresh out of university with a year to prove himself, needs. He isn't innately gifted, but he works damn hard to make up for it. But he can't say no when he's asked to train with a sexy friend of a friend. He wants to get better, grab a spot in the background, and squash the inconvenient torch he's carrying for his new friend.Called up from the minor league, hockey player Matty O'Brien is secretly terrified he won't hack it. He loves living with his buddies and his dogs, but he's missing a relationship. He plays center forward, but he's always the wingman and never the center of attention. The way Kevin watches him makes him feel like the star player.A spontaneous kiss sends them both scurrying for shelter, deciding whether they have room in their life for more than friendship. Locker room gossip is annoying for Matty, but could end Kevin's new career. When it's a choice between work or love, how can they keep both?Slam is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.

"I listened to you, years too late."Tattoo artist Floyd Turner's faith in justice was destroyed as a rookie cop. After a rough few years, he now runs a tattoo shop downtown. His high school reunion is coming up, and he's dateless, aching for something more. His family is chasing him for a debt long since paid. And then his former patrol partner walks in.Greyson Peters finally found the healthy outlet he needed as a fitness instructor. Now home, he's slowly healing, but he wants his scars covered. The reminder of his past is too stark. It's hard to be a playboy when his self-confidence keeps taking hits. Worse yet, his family keeps pressuring him to get back into the force.Both former partners are openly gay now. Why not be each other's fake dates for the reunion? But as their feelings strengthen, can they even hold out until the reunion to admit that they're both afraid of wanting more? And can they open their eyes and see the support all around them?Crunch is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.

Ricky:¿My double life is crumbling around me. Denying who I am isn't fair on anyone: the girls I tried so hard to date, the guys I'm too afraid to flirt with, or my family who don't know the truth. I'm afraid of coming out to my mom-but if I don't, I'll remain in fear that she'll find out from someone else. I'm torn between expectation and truth, and I'm not sure I can keep hiding behind a cocky grin.I'm not ready for the gorgeous guy who challenges me in my own diner. His every word turns me on, and I'm drawn to him like a moth to flame, but if I get so close that anyone finds out, we're both going to end up burned.Cedar:I'm too clumsy to hold onto anything good. Everything I touch breaks, and now I'm dependent on my ex's good graces. He runs our urban gardening charity, and his dad pays my rent. I do the dirty work, which is all I'm good for: I dig holes and plant seeds. Standing up for myself feels impossible, so I start easy. At least, it was supposed to be.The cocky cook who couldn't crisp up my bacon sure crisped up my sausage. Everyone knows closeted guys are a risk, and I'm great at scaring people away. But Ricky gives me the strength to be me, and I can't stop falling for him. Not even chipped Brooklyn sidewalks can stop true love blooming.Boiling Point is book three in the Brooklyn Boys series, where good men find their happily ever afters in a hectic metropolis. It has an HEA and no cliffhanger. There will be awkward first times, cops at the door, hiding in thrift store racks, a trouble-making bouquet, a mama's boy coming home, and an uncontrolled flame.

Adam:I might be into guys. Do you have any idea how terrifying that is? I've already run halfway across the country to get away from my abusive parents, and I really want to experiment, but I can't even hook up without scaring myself away. I might look confident on the outside, but this is tearing me apart.Then my new roomie wins a trip for two to a gay resort in Hawaii. Darren wants to show his clueless ex that he's moved on, and I want to help out. Darren deserves way better, and faking being his boyfriend is the perfect chance to figure out my feelings. But then what do I do when the man I really want turns out to be Darren himself?Darren:I escaped the regret-fueled hookups with my ex when I moved out. He's not the worst guy out there, but now we're going to be at the same resort for a week, and I want to make it clear that I'm off-limits. My hotheaded, impulsive, but surprisingly sweet new roommate is willing to help with that.While I pretend to date Adam, I can't stop imagining what it'd be like for real. I want to be more than Adam's experiment, and suddenly keeping up appearances is less important than following my heart. I'm going to have to learn to trust all over again for this to work out once this week is over, though. Can we grow strong enough to build something that lasts forever?Live Wire is book two in the Brooklyn Boys series, where good men find their happily ever afters in a hectic metropolis. It has an HEA and no cliffhanger. There will be one king-sized bed, confusingly real kisses, a broken heart healing, a lot of firsts, an awkward plane trip, and the prize of a lifetime: a heart to hold safe.

"I can't rely on anyone else to chase my dreams."Jake has always wanted a family. But before he has a baby, he'll need to come off testosterone and fix up his life. His tips as a waiter barely cover LA rent, let alone raising a child. Only one thing's for sure: he wants to do it alone... or as close as possible, anyway.B-list actor Tristan is tired of the closet. Spending time in his friends' charity-turned-queer family makes it even harder to maintain a double life. But when he runs into Jake, he remembers him from a movie set a few years ago-and this time, he's brave enough to ask for what he wants.When their perfect night leads to an unexpected pregnancy, both men are sent reeling. Jake always wanted to raise a child alone, but Tristan refuses to be yet another let-down in Jake's life. There's no perfect time to find love, have children, or rearrange their lives. Will they finally take the chance to get everything they've ever wanted?Forever is the fourth book in the F-Word series, which features queer found families, characters choosing their own labels, a lot of trans joy, opposites attracting, spice for days, and the happily-ever-afters we all deserve. This novel can be read as a standalone.

After zero-gravity heroics left astronaut Nicolas Rogers injured, his new job as a park ranger seems perfect. Being a caretaker of his corner of the Smoky Mountains makes him almost okay with having to be on Earth. More importantly, this deep in the woods, Nico's practically a hermit at a remote ranger station. Sure, he has good friends in nearby Knoxville, but he's otherwise free from petty drama and broken hearts... until Deen enters his world.Caught in a compromising position by relentless paparazzi, rock star and international playboy Deen Jayse barely escaped with his career intact. He needs image rehab and a break from fame. His manager strongly suggests a stint in the Smokies, promoting national parks and being wholesome. Which would be a lot easier if Nico weren't there in his sexy park ranger uniform.Nico already has his hands full with arsonists at the park without Deen adding to his workload. He thinks he has to babysit a spoiled celebrity, but when he catches a glimpse of the man behind the persona he sees something he can't resist. They've both experienced the isolation of fame, and while their loneliness brings them together, their worlds threaten to tear them apart. Deen can't just drop everything to go live in the mountains, and Nico can't abandon them... After a taste of being together, how can they possibly face a future apart?Splinter is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. Book #2, Grasp, is available now!2017 Rainbow Awards Finalist in Best Bisexual Romance & Best Bisexual Book!