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In his youth, Tadzio was considered by many the most beautiful boy in the world. Now, at the age of 106, he recalls the story of his life; from 1912 Venice where he was pursued by the older man, Aschenbach, and the teen, Jashu; to WWII New York and the famous painter, Finnian, who fell for him; to 1950’s Hollywood and Caleb, the teen boy who captured Tadzio’s heart; and finally, to 2004 and the 13-year-old Colin, who inspires Tadzio’s final work of art.

During the summer months of 1912, thousands of visitors arrived on passenger trains to visit the resort town of Culver, Indiana, and enjoy sparkling Lake Maxinkuckee. They stayed in the hotels that dotted the town and lake, and danced the night away on the floating dance pavilion, The White Swan. It was a time of new beginnings when everything seemed possible.

Disastrous Dates & Dream Boys is the story of teenage boys who want what we all want - to love and be loved. Shawn yearns for a boyfriend but fears his father's wrath if he discovers the truth. Dane seeks a soul mate and tries to leave his checkered past behind. Brendan has created a new life for himself and his boyfriend, Casper, but the past haunts him. Nathan also has issues from his past to resolve. Disastrous Dates & Dream Boys is a tale of fathers & sons, lovers & friends, and love & understanding.

A Better Place is the story of two boys from two completely different worlds struggling to find themselves amongst a whirlwind of confusion. Will the strength they find in each other be enough to overcome the hatred and abuse of others? The unlikely pair struggle through friendship and heartbreaks, betrayal and hardships, to find the deepest desire of their hearts.

Bastien is now the man of the house. His mom has given up everything to give him a new life and he’s determined to do everything in his power to take care of her. Verona, Indiana is Bastien’s chance to start over and he’s not about to waste the opportunity. The grumpy old man next door is most certainly not one of the more attractive features of Bastien’s new hometown, but Bastien’s opinion of him slowly begins to change. More intriguing is another neighbor. Viktor is a wrestler for Verona High School and mows his lawn shirtless.

Friends and family gather in stately Graymoor Mansion to celebrate the holiday season, but a blizzard traps them in the massive Victorian home Christmas Eve and all of Christmas Day. To entertain themselves, the guests take turns sharing their Christmas memories and special holiday stories. Join Sean, his family, and his friends in their Christmas celebration. There's plenty of food, including wonderful desserts, Christmas cookies, and steaming hot cocoa to go with this set of Christmas tales.

Tyler and Tanner are identical twins and best buddies, but their relationship is about to be transformed forever. Tyler grows increasingly uncomfortable with the rumors that haunt him and his brother, but Tanner doesn't want their relationship to change. Wanted or not, change comes. Tyler falls for Charlie, the new boy in town, and Tanner reaches out to help his teammate, Iggy, who is crippled in an accident and confined to a wheelchair. As Tyler and Charlie grow closer, Tanner grabs onto the small ray of hope that Iggy may someday walk again and pushes Iggy to make it happen.

Jacob is a bully. Malkon would rather read about the past than experience life. Colt is always up for adventure. Three very different boys are forced to work together to survive when they find themselves in another world - a world where dragons, elves, and goblins are real, a world in which they may be trapped forever.

The Summer of My Discontent is a tapestry of tales delving into life as a gay teen in a small Midwestern town. Dane is a 16-year-old runaway determined to start a new life of daring, love, and sex - no matter the cost to himself, or others. His actions bring him to the brink of disaster and only those he sought to prey upon can save him. Among Dane’s new found “friends” are a young male prostitute and the local grave robber who becomes his despised employer.

Dane and Tim are in love. Dane’s parents and Tim’s older brother do their best to keep them apart, but the teenaged lovers are determined they’ll find a way to be together. Just when life gets better for the pair, Dane’s old nemesis, Boothe, appears in town with an insane warning about a ghost. The warning turns out not to be so crazy when Jacob, a dead high school football player, haunts Dane.

Bud Thomas falls asleep in 1955 and awakens in 21st century Hollywood. How is it even possible? Bud is confused and overwhelmed until he meets Braxton, a streetwise boy, who guides him and keeps him safe. Just when Bud thinks he’s growing accustomed to life in the future, he comes face to face with his own past in The Paley Center. Why are items from his home, photos of his family and his own clothes on display?

Adam plays “Bud”, the all-American boy-next-door on one of the most popular TV shows of the 1950s, but Adam has a secret. The boy-next-door likes boys instead of girls, and no one can know. Adam’s life becomes increasingly complicated, as his studio assigns him a girlfriend and he falls for a male co-star. The truth becomes ever harder to conceal, as Adam becomes increasingly famous and his face begins to appear on magazine covers. All Adam has ever wanted to do is act, but can he lead the life he wants to lead and maintain his secret?

J.C.s life changes forever when four juvenile delinquents are forced to help him as their community service. One of them in particular, a muscular boy named Mateo, catches his eye, but could a hunky boy like him be interested in a skinny redhead like J.C.?

Being the middle son is never easy, especially when your brothers are perfect. T.K. is 14 and has a true talent for getting into trouble. He tries to keep his temper under control, but it’s a difficult task with so many freaking jerks around. T.K. feels like his life has been flushed down the toilet, but soon he’s able to join the football team, and then there’s Finn, the hottie newly hired to help out on the farm. T.K. believes he might finally be happy, but when he spots a blond angel, he realizes he didn’t know what happiness means.

The time has finally come for Brendan and Casper to return to Verona, Indiana. Both have graduated from Indiana University, and Brendan has a teaching and assistant coaching job waiting for him at his old high school. The pair purchase their own place and settle into a comfortable life, until three teenage boys arrive to turn their world upside down. Brendan and Casper find themselves facing life’s greatest challenge - parenthood.

The boys are pulled into Tydannon, somewhere in the vast Great Wood with little idea of where they are, no supplies and no idea about how they will get home or even if they can. Their only option is to explore, try to figure out where and when they are, and attempt to discover a way back before their parents discover they’re missing and they end up in the biggest trouble they’ve ever managed to get themselves into.

Brendan is beginning his college football career at Indiana University in Bloomington, but his relationship with his high-school-age boyfriend, Casper, is strained. Brendan knew parting from Casper would be tough, but he didn't count on the temptations of a major Midwestern university. He's surrounded by hot young men and the hottest of them all is his very own teammate and the quarterback of the IU football team, Gabrial Diaddio. Brendan knows he's in trouble the moment his eyes fall on Gabrial.

In this collection are found stories of gay romantic love, the love between a father and his gay son, and old lovers returning from the beyond. There are stories within this book about a magical Christmas tree that appears of its own accord every year, angels, ghosts, and a century-old hotel that miraculously reappears during the holiday season. Most of the stories are written for gay listeners, but some are just cozy Christmas tales. There are stories in this volume for all true lovers of Christmas.

Elijah has a dream - to follow in the footsteps of his brothers and make the VHS football team. But, for Elijah it's an uphill battle. Unlike his tall, muscular brothers, Elijah is small and weak, but he pushes on, determined to realize his dream. Elijah's faith is a source of comfort and strength, but when his new pastor begins to preach out against gays, Elijah feels increasingly unwelcome. While his church seems increasingly un-Christian, Elijah is exposed to the gay boys of Verona - boys who care about each other and reach out to those in need.

Chauncey Cadbury is rich, young, and appears to have it all, but lives under the shadow of his family. He wants only to live his life in his adopted hometown of Bloomington, Indiana, but his domineering grandfather will not let him be. Desperate to get his grandfather off his back, Chauncey devises a plan to so shock his family that they'll never want to see him again.