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Dating is complicated for a fox shifter on the demisexual spectrum.  In fact, Tim has kind of given up on it.  He devotes himself to his hobbies—books (and arguments about them) and running a forum for his favorite TV show.
When an interesting new neighbor moves in, he wonders if something might eventually develop between them.  That question is quickly dashed when his best friend instead falls for the man.  Tim resigns himself to the usual—being forgotten about by his friends because of dating and sex.
Ross, his neighbor's friend, shows up angry that he's been forgotten, too.  Tim and Ross strike up a conversation.  Wolf and fox shifters don't tend to get along very well, but these two have an easy chemistry from the beginning.
Ross needs a fake date for his ex's wedding, and Tim offers to go with him.  Why not?  It sounds fun.  What starts off as a small favor gradually becomes friendship.  Could it grow to more?
 29,000 words
m/m romance - demisexual shifter romance - fake-dating to real dating
Heat level: sweet 
 

 

Around Again - Shifters & Partners 31

 

Around Againby Hollis Shiloh

Meet Beckett. Divorced cop, cynical about his job. He wants to be a good guy. Maybe working through the Shifters and Partners organization and partnering with a wolf shifter will help.
It doesn't seem like anything in his life is easy, especially romance. He felt burned enough by his divorce that he doubts he'll ever want to date again—especially since attraction doesn't work for him the way it seems to for most people.
But finding a partner, forming friendships, and learning how to navigate the complicated things in his life might just lead him back around to romance after all.

Shifters & Partners #3143,000 wordsDemisexual romanceLow heat
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Moss & Mabry

 

Moss & Mabryby Hollis Shiloh

John Moss is a land healer first and foremost, even though he's part of the guardians and supposedly a warrior. His main helper is the vampire Mabry. Mabry fills a difficult role. As a peace-treaty sacrifice from the vampires, he answers to the guardian council instead of the vampires, and he receives little to no respect from anyone. He and John are friends, but they can't be more when Mabry isn't truly free to say yes or no.
Facing a difficult job healing a cemetery with deeply negative energy around it, John and Mabry might be out of their depths. At the same time, Mabry is facing another difficulty as well—one that's more personal and dangerous. They need all their skills, cleverness, and bravery if they're going to work together to free the land—and to free Mabry, too.

fantasy – LGBT
43,000 words


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Okay Mr. Nice Guy

 

Okay Mr. Nice GuyBy Hollis Shiloh

Bobby Worth has never met Jack Randolph, but he already resents the guy.  The whole town seems to think he'd be a better handyman or anything else than newcomer Bobby.  Bobby keeps his head down and works hard.  He has debts to pay and a past he'd rather nobody look at too hard.  Then he meets Jack, and he's as charmed as everyone else.  But there's more to Jack than the town seems to see.  Sensitive, musically gifted, and sweet-tempered, the guy lives a nomadic life, arriving for a few months and then leaving again to try and kick start a music career.  
Bobby plans on keeping his head down and minding his own business, trying to be a productive citizen after being exactly the opposite when he was younger.  He's always been an outcast and tells himself he doesn't care.  But now, he's finding himself drawn into Jack's life, and happy for excuses to spend time with him.  
As they become friends and that friendship deepens, Bobby keeps telling himself not to be weird about it.  Not to make waves, not to want anything, not to stand out.  Not to let himself long for this guy he used to resent.  But Jack makes time for him.  Jack makes him laugh.  Jack turns a bad day into a good one—and Bobby seems to have that effect on him, too.  
Maybe he should take this to mean he's actually capable of forming the kind of bond he wants.  Someday, he'd like to have a boyfriend for real.  But right now, he just wants to be around Jack, in whatever way he can.  Trusting Jack with his secrets, moving in together, spending time with each other more than anyone else...maybe it's not just him at this point? 
55,000 words – New Adult sweet gay romance – low heat 


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His Groom by Hollis Shiloh

 

His Groomby Hollis Shiloh

Quiet, anxious inventor Tom has a crush on his friend, Rudy, but he never expects to do anything about it. Rudy's racing career is the love of his life—except perhaps for his complicated, secret feelings about Tom—but professional racing in the 22nd century is proving to be a dangerous place. With his life at risk, Tom's mother suggests something that will give him a bit of clout and protection: marry Tom, take on the family name.
Neither man is eager to risk the sort of heartbreak that might entail. But, well, Tom would do anything to protect Rudy's life, and this may be what it takes. And, really, what could go wrong, as long as he keeps his feelings to himself?

28,000 words – low heat

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Bad Habits by Hollis Shiloh

Bad Habitsby Hollis Shiloh

Jack and Cameron have a good thing going. Jack is a burned out reporter and Cam is a fox shifter who gives him tips. They also meet up to play pinball...and to have sex. It's a nice arrangement, no messy feelings involved, no pressure that neither one of them needs.
Cam is frightened by the idea of falling in love—been there, done that, got the scars to show for it—and Jack's last relationship ended in a painful breakup. But things have been changing lately.
When there's only one guy in the world you really want, is it going to work to keep pretending it's just casual?
 
31,000 wordslow heat
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This story takes place in the "shifters and partners" universe but doesn't completely fit that series' premise.

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Magic At Sea

 

Magic At Seaby Hollis Shiloh

When Captain Reynard gets a magician assigned to his sailing ship, he's resigned to the worst. He's a fighting man of the King's Navy, and magicians are a nasty lot. But something about Jessop is irresistible.
Magician Jessop, small, grumpy, extremely touchy and on edge, has been deeply damaged by life. Touch is not easy for him, strangers are not easy for him, but against all odds, the crew takes him under their wing, and most of them are very kind to him. The captain especially turns out to be a gentle man, and his warmth undoes something in Jessop.
The captain falls in love with his magician—but does not dare speak those words aloud. The magician feels things for Reynard, as much as he's able to for anyone. Perhaps they might work their way to a satisfactory conclusion, commitment and happiness and a life together. But war is a dangerous time for love...

36,000 words - Low HeatContent warnings: contains references to a character's sexual trauma

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News & Upcoming

Kindle Unlimited...?

I think it's time to test Kindle Unlimited again.  I'm planning to test it with the books in the "Marrying Men" series (except the first book which will remain free everywhere). 

I will let you know when the books are in KU.   If you want to get them elsewhere, get them now while you can!  (links below)

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Shifter Books...?

In other news, I think I will be writing more shifter books.  I enjoy them.  I just don't know if the ones in future will fit neatly into a series.  It's very much a work in progress!  I really liked having a long-running series, but it started to become too restrictive with the specific job requirements.  

Smashwords!

Many of my books are now on Smashwords 

Libraries

Many of my titles are available on Hoopla, etc.  If your library grants access to ebooks, 

mine are quite likely there.  They're free to you.  If you are interested, please check it out!  

Upcoming Book:

Here's the cover for an upcoming release:

When Captain Reynard gets a magician assigned to his sailing ship, he's resigned to the worst. He's a fighting man of the King's Navy, and magicians are a nasty lot. But something about Jessop is irresistible.
Magician Jessop, small, grumpy, extremely touchy and on edge, has been deeply damaged by life. Touch is not easy for him, strangers are not easy for him, but against all odds, the crew takes him under their wing, and most of them are very kind to him. The captain especially turns out to be a gentle man, and his warmth undoes something in Jessop.
The captain falls in love with his magician—but does not dare speak those words aloud. The magician feels things for Reynard, as much as he's able to for anyone. Perhaps they might work their way to a satisfactory conclusion, commitment and happiness and a life together. But war is a dangerous time for love...

It's still very much in the editing stage, but I will put it up for pre-order at some point.  :-)

Take care

(and wishing you a much better next year),

Hollis

Christmas With Alfie

 My Christmas story this year!  Currently only available through Patreon & Payhip, but it's up for Preorder on Amazon and will be on sale at the other places on the release date (Dec 4).  Thank you!  :-)

Christmas With Alfieby Hollis Shiloh

Henry knows what he likes—and what he doesn't.  He likes Christmas far more than one is supposed to, and gets started with his decorations far sooner, too.  He likes quiet days, and he gets annoyed with his coworkers and their idea of humor.  Unfortunately, he also likes Alfie—short, chipper, insecure Alfie.  
Having  a crush on a coworker is not ideal.  But Alfie is now seeking him out, spending time with him, and...wanting to be his friend?  Henry knows better than to get his hopes up, but his days are certainly brightened by Alfie's presence.

Alfie's life is messier than Henry's, even though most people consider him more normal.  He really needs a friend right now.  And possibly something more than a friend?

Length: 42,000 wordsHeat: very low

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