The joy of Christmas Eve in Quebec sparkles around him, but for John it is dreary and cold. It is 1940 and his lover, Robert, is a bomber pilot stationed in Europe for the war, far away and in constant danger. They have been apart so long that John fears the memories of even their most precious moments together will start to fade, but sometimes, even in our darkest moments, Christmas miracles...
Computer programmer Angelo is as good at baking as he is bad at talking to people—especially guys he finds attractive, like Simon, the new tech writer at work. Falling back on his habit of using his culinary creations as a distraction, Angelo whips up a batch of chocolate chip cookies. But Simon refuses to touch them. Frustrated but not ready to give up, Angelo searches for the perfect recipe...
Agent Martin Grove is in pain every minute of the day while his wounds slowly heal. As soon as one injury starts to fade another that was hidden presents itself, but despite that Martin is, above all, a man who appreciates routine. For him that means 'Merlin' must return to the regularly scheduled Saturday Children's' Story Hour at the library. He's been absent for too long and his body is...
SWAT commander Jack Burnside is haunted by his craving to kneel before another man. Of all the things he hates about himself – his overtly masculine size and strength, his blue eyes, his insecurities – it is the need to submit that he fears will destroy him. Doctor Isaac Bard is close to achieving his perfect life. He has a great job with the Coroner's Office and an open marriage to a loving...
Arthur and Martin have settled into a quiet life, orbiting each other both on the job and off. Still in recovery from his last devastating mission, Martin is adjusting to his new reality as a permanent desk jockey at the Agency while Arthur is adjusting to his deep feelings for Martin. He's not even sure what to put on the Agency's dreaded form B-837, the "relationship form". Are they dating...
Every relationship is marked by the turning of the year, a time for people to reconnect and reaffirm the love that brought them together. The couples from Tactical Submission celebrate their anniversaries in their own unique ways, acknowledging just how long they have been in each other's lives with intimate passion, trust, and devotion. Lydia is having a horrible, no-good, very bad day at the...
Arthur Drams works for a secret government security agency, but all he really does is spend his days in a cubical writing reports no one reads. After getting another "lateral promotion" by a supervisor who barely remembers his name, it's suggested that Arthur try to 'make friends' and 'get noticed' in order to move up the ladder. It's like high school all over again: his attempts to be friendly...