Dreamspinner Press' 2014 Advent Calendar: Celebrate -- Part 2

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King of Me by R. A. Kaitland

 

Cast out of his clan of shifters, Anton Cedwell wants nothing more than to be accepted by his partner Sean’s family.



Cast out of his clan of shifters and with no family of his own, Anton Cedwell wants nothing more than to be accepted by his partner Sean’s family when the two of them visit over Christmas. But Sean’s powerful father, Flavius, isn’t happy his son chose a shifter as a mate, and Sean is hiding secrets from Anton. When Sean is attacked by rival weres, Anton hopes Sean’s family will finally see the depth of his commitment and how far he’s willing to go to protect the man he loves.

 

Length: Day Dream (33p.) | Genre: Other Paranormal, Werewolves/Shapeshifters

Release Date: December 1, 2014 | Buy as eBook ($1.99 ISBN: 978-1-63216-741-5)

 

 

 

 

 

Krampusz by Lou Harper

 

In Budapest, Brian might find himself in the arms of Krampusz, who punishes bad boys.



Freshly out of college, shy and introverted Brian Preston travels from LA to Budapest to teach English, ready to embrace life and spread his wings. It's early December, and the air is heavy with the scent of roasting chestnuts. Getting involved with his new roommate, native Hungarian Zoli Park, promises to be the adventure Brian always wanted. But all is not as it seems, and Brian might find himself in the arms of Krampusz, demonic companion to St. Nick, who punishes bad boys.

 

Length: Day Dream (31p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: December 1, 2014

Buy as eBook ($1.99 ISBN: 978-1-63216-739-2)

 

 

 

 

Last of Summer by Genna Donaghy

 

Rowan and Martin must learn to trust one another if they hope to deliver a phoenix home in time.



Although Rowan Stormbringer was raised Wiccan, he’s never felt a connection to magic. That changes on the eve of Yule, when he encounters a magical creature, a phoenix, that needs his help getting to Stonehenge before the sun sets that day. Hiding a magical creature in the mortal world is tricky at best, but partnering with a good-looking, snarky taxi driver may be just the ticket Rowan needs. As they explore their instant attraction to each other, Rowan and Martin must learn to trust one another if they hope to deliver the phoenix home in time.

 

Length: Day Dream (23p.) | Genre: Urban Fantasy | Release Date: December 1, 2014

Buy as eBook ($1.99 ISBN: 978-1-63216-755-2)

 

 

 

 

 

The Light of Winter by Jana Denardo

 

Gareth plans to take his partner Warun to Bryn Celli Ddu for the Druid ritual of Alban Arthan.



Dr. Gareth Evans and his medical doctor partner, Warun Jones, are having trouble making time for each other between end of term craziness for Gareth and holiday-related injuries pouring into the hospital for Warun. Gareth has planned what he hopes will be the perfect recipe for relieving the tension and bringing them back together. While Warun wants Gareth to partake in Plygain, a traditional dawn service of hymn singing for Christmas, Gareth plans to take Warun to Bryn Celli Ddu and introduce him to the Druid ritual of Alban Arthan, the celebration of the winter solstice.

 

Length: Day Dream (25p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: December 1, 2014

Buy as eBook ($1.99 ISBN: 978-1-63216-738-5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love Light by Jane Darius

 

Nick and Ben trade holiday horror stories at a resort on Lake Malawi and realize they're lucky to have each other.



Nick, a bartender, and Ben, a hotel reviewer, have been together two years. Though he hates the paperwork involved, Nick agrees to accompany Ben to a beautiful lodge on the Mozambican side of Lake Malawi. Over a bottle of wine, they trade Christmas horror stories from their pasts. But memories of hurt and loss only serve to remind them how lucky they are to have found each other. It might be time to try out the showerhead built into the tree outside….

 

Length: Day Dream (21p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: December 1, 2014

Buy as eBook ($1.99 ISBN: 978-1-63216-749-1)

 

 

 

 

 

The Magic of Weihnachten by Bru Baker

 

American Walsh and German Dierck must hide from the traditional trappings to discover the magic of the season.



American Walsh Brandt is happy when a promotion lands him his dream job and a quiet new life in Germany. Until December rolls around, when he realizes it’s almost impossible to hide from the holiday season in Germany.

 

Dierck Reiniger is fascinated by Walsh’s hatred of Christmas and makes it his personal mission to help Walsh enjoy Weihnachten and the German traditions he grew up with. Walsh has a great time getting to know Dierck—but he still isn’t sold on Christmas, despite Dierck's efforts. Dierck's on the rebound, and he's determined to develop their physical relationship slowly, much to Walsh's frustration. It isn’t until they’re alone in a secluded cabin—hiding from the traditional trappings—that Walsh finally recognizes what the magic of the season can bring when spent with someone special.

 

Length: Novella (51p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: December 1, 2014

Buy as eBook ($3.99 ISBN: 978-1-63216-746-0)

 

 

 

 

Minstrel's Solstice by Nicole Dennis

 

Minstrel Kerryll and Duke Cullan live at opposite ends of society, but they're both looking for a place to belong.



A wasting plague swept over the Four Quadrants, changing how folks view the traveling guilds. Most travelers now make permanent contracts and settle in villages instead of continuing on the road. Needing to alter his lifestyle, Kerryll MacGhylle rides deep into the Northern Quadrant in search of a place to belong.

 

The Northern Duke, Cullan Gryffyn D'Antuono, accepts the contract of the frozen minstrel arriving during a powerful ice blizzard. He nurses Kerryll through the ravages of the sickness. Though they live at opposite ends of society, they have more in common than they realize.

 

Length: Day Dream (29p.) | Genre: Historical European, High Fantasy

Release Date: December 1, 2014 | Buy as eBook ($1.99 ISBN: 978-1-63216-745-3)

 

 

 

 

 

My You by Tamer Lorika

 

Adrian's life in Mongolia is very different from Texas, from the holiday celebrations to… dating.



Adrian Delgado's time in the Peace Corps has been rewarding, but with Christmas around the corner, he is starting to get homesick. Life in Mongolia is very different from Texas, from the holiday celebrations to… dating. Take his coworker Batbayar, for instance—they've slept together several times and spend most time outside of work in each other's houses. But are they “together,” or friends with benefits? Maybe a Mongolian Christmas and a sheep's head in the bathtub can lead to the answer.

 

Length: Day Dream (17p.) | Genre: Contemporary | Release Date: December 1, 2014

Buy as eBook ($1.99 ISBN: 978-1-63216-742-2)

 

 

 

 

Neighbors by Emma Wilson

 

With some help from friends, Eric and Rhys might finally move beyond watching each other through their windows.



Ever since he moved to London, shy editor Eric has been watching his neighbor, Crooked Smile, jog every morning. Aspiring restaranteur Rhys eats breakfast by the window so he can see his neighbor, Bed Head, help the old woman downstairs clean off her car. When Eric's roommate unexpectedly returns home for the holidays, she realizes their idiocy and, with the help of Rhys's business partner, Andreas, tries to help both men see there might be more in their futures than they’re seeing through their windows.

 

Length: Day Dream (39p.) | Genre: Contemporary, Humor | Release Date: December 1, 2014

Buy as eBook ($1.99 ISBN: 978-1-63216-747-7)