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It’s no secret that Portland, Oregon, has some of best restaurants, shops, and cafés in the country. But it’s the hard-working men who serve it all up that keep us coming back for more . . . KNIT TIGHTBrady is famous for his java-topping flair. Evren is the sexy nephew of Brady’s sweetest customer, the owner of the yarn shop down the street. There’s something hot brewing between them, but . . . well, it’s complicated. If Brady hopes to warm up more than Evren’s coffee, he’ll have to find a way to form a close-knit bond that’s bound to last a lifetime . . . WRAPPED TOGETHERChristmas reminds Hollis Alcott of the tragic events of three years past, and the last thing he wants to do is take part in Portland’s over-abundance of festive cheer. But Sawyer Murphy, a hunky gift shop owner whose brother is married to Hollis’s sister, has made it his mission to pluck Hollis out of his holiday blues. And his plan is beginning to work . . . DANCED CLOSETodd’s taken a shine to his job at Portland’s most talked about bakery. It’s not just the delicious desserts they sell, but the tasty treats who keep walking through the door. For Kendall, the attention is just part of the anything-goes Portland he’s grown to love. So he takes a chance and asks Todd to be his partner in a dance class. Turns out taking the lead for once isn’t a mistake . . . Praise for the Portland Heat series “Tremendously charming and sexy.”—RT Book Reviews on Served Hot, TOP PICK “A really enjoyable story.”—Joyfully Jay on Baked Fresh “Sometimes an author just gets everything right . . . Absolutely perfect.”—Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews on Delivered Fast

"Tremendously charming and sexy, Served Hot is a knockout!" – RT Book ReviewsIn Portland, Oregon, the only thing hotter than the coffee shops, restaurants, and bakeries are the hard-working men who serve it up—hot, fresh, and ready to go—with no reservations… Robby is a self-employed barista with a busy coffee cart, a warm smile, and a major crush on one of his customers. David is a handsome finance director who works nearby, eats lunch by himself, and expects nothing but “the usual”—small vanilla latte—from the cute guy in the cart. But when David shows up for his first Portland Pride festival, Robby works up the nerve to take their slow-brewing relationship to the next level. David, however, is newly out and single, still grieving the loss of his longtime lover, and unsure if he’s ready to date again. Yet with every fresh latte, sweet exchange—and near hook-up—David and Robby go from simmering to steaming to piping hot. The question is: Will someone get burned?

First in the new Portland Heat series!

A Portland baker hopes to be more than a rebound when his dream guy is suddenly single in this gay romance novella by the author of Served Hot.From its famous coffee to the mouthwatering fare at its cafés, restaurants, and bakeries, Portland, Oregon, has a lot to whet the appetite, including the hard-working men who serve it all up—hot, fresh, and ready to go—with no reservations . . .Vic Degrassi is a baker on the rise, and it''s all thanks to his rare ability to make—and keep—his New Year''s resolutions. Whether it''s losing weight, giving up smoking, or graduating from culinary school, Vic goes after what he wants—and gets it. This year? He wants Robin Dawson, the sweet-hearted hottie who volunteers with him at the local homeless shelter. When he learns that Robin is suddenly single after being unceremoniously dumped, Vic is more than happy to offer a shoulder to cry on—or at least a fresh-baked pastry to bite into. But it''s been a long time since Vic''s gone on a date, and he''s nervous about risking his friendship with Robin. So when their flirtation turns into a steamy night together, Vic and Robin have to figure out if they''re friends with benefits or lovers in the making, and if Robin is ready for something more than just a rebound. There''s only one way to find out: turn up the heat . . .Praise for the Portland Heat series“Tremendously charming and sexy.” —RT Book Reviews on Served Hot“A really enjoyable story.” —Joyfully Jay on Baked Fresh“Sometimes an author just gets everything right . . . Absolutely perfect.” —Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews on Delivered Fast

A Portland restaurant owner succumbs to temptation in this gay romance novella. “Sometimes an author just gets everything right . . . Absolutely perfect.” —Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

Sure, Chris O’Neal has problems. His restaurant is still co-owned by his ex. His flannel-and-tattoos style is making him accidentally trendy. He can’t remember the last time he went out and had fun. But he’s not lonely, he’s driven. And the hot bakery delivery boy is not his problem, no matter how sweet his buns.

Chris is old enough to know Lance Degrassi’s sculpted good looks and clever double-entendre’s spell nothing but trouble. Lance is still in college—he should be hitting the clubs and the books, chasing guys his own age, not pursuing some gruff motorcycle-riding workaholic. Especially when he’ll be leaving for grad school in a few months. But Lance keeps hanging around, lending a hand, charming Chris to distraction. Maybe some steaming hot no-strings indulgence won’t hurt.

Then again, maybe it will . . .

Praise for the Portland Heat series

“Tremendously charming and sexy, Served Hot is a knockout!” —RT Book Reviews

“A charming read, a warm, feel-good story with just the right amount of angst (and steam!) featuring two likeable characters.” —All About Romance on Served Hot

“A really enjoyable story.” —Joyfully Jay on Baked Fresh

It’s not the coffee that puts the spring in a barista’s step, it’s the yummy stranger who walks through his door in this charming gay romance novella.

 One of Portland’s hottest young baristas, Brady is famous for his java-topping flair, turning a regular cup of joe into a work of art. Every Wednesday—aka “Knit Night”—hordes of women and their needles descend on the coffeehouse, and Brady’s feeling the heat. Into the fray walks a tall, dark, and distractingly handsome stranger from New York. His name is Evren, and he’s the sexy nephew of Brady’s sweetest customer, the owner of the yarn shop down the street. He’s also got a killer smile, confident air, and masculine charm that’s tying Brady’s stomach in knots. The smitten barista can’t wait to see him at the next week’s gathering. But when he tries to ask Evren out, his plans unravel faster than an unfinished edge. If Brady hopes to warm up more than Evren’s coffee, he’ll have to find a way to untangle their feelings, get out of the friend zone, and form a close-knit bond that’s bound to last a lifetime . . .

“A particularly cozy entry into the Portland Heat series and features details of knitting nerdery and delicious cups of coffee.” —Book Riot

Praise for the Portland Heat series

“Tremendously charming and sexy.” —RT Book Reviews on Served Hot

“A really enjoyable story.” —Joyfully Jay on Baked Fresh

“Sometimes an author just gets everything right . . . Absolutely perfect.” —Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews on Delivered Fast

In the bustling restaurants, shops, and cafés of Portland, Oregon, things really heat up for the hard-working men behind the scenes when the holidays come into town . . .   For a stationery store owner, the holidays are great for business. But for Hollis Alcott, Christmas reminds him of the tragic events of three years past, and the last thing he wants to do is take part in Portland’s over-abundance of festive cheer. But Sawyer Murphy, a hunky gift shop owner whose brother is married to Hollis’s sister, has made it his mission to pluck Hollis out of his holiday blues. And his plan is beginning to work. Wrapped in the warm glow of newfound passion, the former business rivals hit up Portland’s finest holiday traditions—and Hollis’s icy attitude begins to melt like snowflakes on his tongue. But he isn’t sure he can trust anyone with the only gift he has—his heart—without breaking it like an antique ornament. Unless he can find the courage to take a leap with the one lover he never expected . . . Praise for the Portland Heat series   “Tremendously charming and sexy.” —RT Book Reviews on Served Hot   “A really enjoyable story.” —Joyfully Jay on Baked Fresh   “Sometimes an author just gets everything right…Absolutely perfect.” —Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews on Delivered Fast

A baker with a secret past and a gender-fluid wedding planner find love on the dancefloor in this gay romance novella by the author of Wrapped Together.Portland, Oregon, is one of the hottest cities in America. Just ask all the hard-working men sweating it up behind the counters of the restaurants, boutiques, and cafés all over town . . .Newly clean and sober, Todd''s taken a shine to his job at Portland''s most talked about bakery. It''s not just the delicious desserts they sell, but the tasty treats who keep walking through the door. That certainly includes Kendall Rose, a wedding planner with eyes the color of brown sugar and skin to match. Todd doesn''t try to hide his attraction to Kendall''s elegant confidence and unique style, even as he worries about exposing the secrets of his past.For Kendall, the attention is just part of the anything-goes Portland he''s grown to love. But he''s still looking for that special someone who will embrace all of him—including his gender fluidity. So he takes a chance and asks Todd to be his partner in a dance class leading to a fundraiser. When the music starts and he takes Todd in his arms, Kendall is shocked at how good it feels. Turns out taking the lead for once isn''t a mistake. In fact, it might be time to take the next step and follow his heart . . .Praise for the Portland Heat series“A really enjoyable story.” —Joyfully Jay on Baked Fresh“Sometimes an author just gets everything right . . . Absolutely perfect.” —Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews on Delivered Fast“Charming and emotional.” —RT Book Reviews on Knit Tight“Knit Tight is a truly beautiful novella.” —Smart Bitches Trashy Books

Enjoy the loves and lives of some hard-working men with the first three Portland Heat gay romance novellas together for the first time.Served HotRobby is a barista with a major crush on his customer David, a handsome finance director, and is ready to take their slow-brewing relationship to the next level. David, however, is newly out and single, still grieving the loss of his longtime lover, and unsure if he''s ready to date again. Even though things soon heat up for these two, there''s still a chance someone could get burned . . .Baked FreshVic Degrassi is a baker on the rise who goes after what he wants and gets it, whether it''s losing weight, giving up smoking, or graduating from culinary school. This year he wants Robin Dawson, the sweet-hearted hottie who volunteers with him at the local homeless shelter. Robin is suddenly single after being unceremoniously dumped, and Vic is more than happy to offer a shoulder to cry on or something hot and fresh to savor . . .Delivered FastChris O''Neal has problems. His restaurant is still co-owned by his ex. He can''t remember the last time he had fun. And then there''s the hot bakery delivery boy with his sculpted good looks. Lance Degrassi is still in college and preparing for grad school. He should be hitting the books, chasing guys his own age, and not pursuing some gruff motorcycle-riding workaholic. But Lance keeps hanging around Chris, who just might have to indulge himself with something sweet . . .Praise for the Portland Heat series“Tremendously charming and sexy, Served Hot is a knockout!” —RT Book Reviews<

They were never meant to get along. Now they might not want to let go.Conventionally Yours is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers LGBTQIA romance with rivals forced into close quarters and the surprising intimacy that follows. When guarded, neurodiverse Alden and charming, chaotic Conrad hit the road for a high-stakes fan convention, sparks fly in ways neither expects.With rich emotional tension, geek-culture heart, and characters readers call “awkward and sweet” and “unforgettably tender,” this new adult romance delivers more than just delicious tropes and banter—it’s about learning to be seen.Perfect for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue, get ready for a romance where forced proximity meets fierce connection, and two outsiders find their way home to each other.Praise for Conventionally Yours:"Fast, funny, and fantastic. A quest for the new decade—gamers will love this." —Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author"Sweet, emotional, and uniquely quirky." —Carrie Ryan, New York Times and USA Today bestelling author"You will ship this couple well before they figure out how much they need each other." —Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author

They were never meant to get along. Now they might not want to let go.Conventionally Yours is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers LGBTQIA romance with rivals forced into close quarters and the surprising intimacy that follows. When guarded, neurodiverse Alden and charming, chaotic Conrad hit the road for a high-stakes fan convention, sparks fly in ways neither expects.With rich emotional tension, geek-culture heart, and characters readers call "awkward and sweet" and "unforgettably tender," this new adult romance delivers more than just delicious tropes and banter—it''s about learning to be seen.Perfect for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue, get ready for a romance where forced proximity meets fierce connection, and two outsiders find their way home to each other.Praise for Conventionally Yours:"Fast, funny, and fantastic. A quest for the new decade—gamers will love this." —Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author"Sweet, emotional, and uniquely quirky." —Carrie Ryan, New York Times and USA Today bestelling author"You will ship this couple well before they figure out how much they need each other." —Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author

Die gefühlvolle Roadtrip-Romance von Autorin Annabeth Albert — voller Herz und CharmeIn dem queeren New-Adult-Roman »Journey to You« begeben sich zwei Rivalen auf einen Roadtrip quer durchs Land, bei dem nicht nur ihre Herzen auf dem Spiel stehen …Conrad und Alden könnten unterschiedlicher nicht sein. Während Conrad charmant, lässig und bei allen beliebt ist, ist der brillante Alden zurückhaltend und unendlich ehrgeizig. Kein Wunder also, dass die beiden ständig aneinandergeraten. Entgegen ihrem perfekt scheinenden Leben jedoch hat jeder von ihnen Geheimnisse, die er vor der Außenwelt verbirgt.Als sie sich plötzlich allein auf einem Roadtrip quer durchs Land zur größten Fan-Convention ihres Lebens wiederfinden, tritt ihre berüchtigte Rivalität allerdings nach und nach in den Hintergrund, und es entsteht eine unerwartete Verbindung. Doch beide haben einen gewichtigen Grund, warum sie das bevorstehende Odyssey-Gaming-Turnier gewinnen müssen ... Wird ihre Rivalität erneut aufflammen und die neu entdeckte Verbundenheit zwischen ihnen gefährden?Romantisch, queer und herzergreifend: Annabeth Albert schafft mit ihrem New-Adult-Roman »Journey to You« die perfekte Symbiose aus einer bezaubernden Boy-meets-Boy-Romance, einem Roadtrip-Roman und garniert das Ganze mit dem Trendthema Gaming.

Bäcker Vic arbeitet seit einiger Zeit ehrenamtlich bei einem Obdachlosenheim und hat schon lange eine heimliche Schwäche für seinen liebenswerten Kollegen Robin. Als er erfährt, dass Robin sitzen gelassen wurde, nimmt er all seinen Mut zusammen und bietet Robin seine (starke) Schulter zum Anlehnen an. Obwohl er nie zu träumen gewagt hätte, eine Chance bei Robin zu haben, knistert es zwischen ihnen bald gewaltig. Aber kann er sich sicher sein, dass er nicht nur ein Trostfick für den deutlich jüngeren Robin ist? Und will er ihre Freundschaft wirklich riskieren, um die Antwort auf diese Frage herauszufinden?