In the Shadow of Heroes

A 3rd Fieldston Mystery

by D.L. O'Neil

In book 3 of the Fieldston mystery series Camp Richland is being prepped to house Lyndon's Warrior Vision but before that can happen, its underground tunnels need to be sorted. The mysterious trunk's contents lead Sarge, Alex, and the others back through the centuries, following a trail to unravel the secrets hidden on the property. Who came before them and what might have been left behind? What makes this place so special to D'Shea? And who is tracking their every move from the shadows.

Join Sarge and the other Fieldston women as they explore the past, the present, and for some, the future.

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Genres:
fiction, historical, lgbtq, mystery
Tags:
college graduate, construction worker, hurt/comfort, interracial couple, lesbian, military vet, Native American, outdoorsman, series, small town, uplifting
Excerpt:

Sarge ended the call and dropped her cell phone on the counter, turning to face Bill and Alex.

“That was Victoria King. The archeology team from Philadelphia is staged and ready. They expect to pull into camp sometime Wednesday afternoon. Once set up, they’ll start examining and mapping what we already discovered and then figure how best to open the trunk without damaging anything inside. King said they bring most of their own workspace but may need an extra storage area, maybe either the barn or the hall next door.” Sarge indicated the attached room which had been the camp’s original dining hall. “The historical significance of this is still unknown, but King said the team lead, Dr. Hawes, thinks it’s likely we stumbled on an unknown railroad station. This may put Camp Richland on the map for more than our warrior program.” Alex and Bill both grinned widely.

Love Through the Shadows

by D.L. O'Neil

Ever wonder where hate comes from? From small slights or from deeply held beliefs? And what happens when hate runs headlong into the strongest emotion there is…love?

Fieldston, a sleepy town in eastern Pennsylvania, is gearing up to host a women’s music festival when a rash of petty crime and vandalism strike. When young women begin to disappear, something has to be done to keep locals and visitors safe. D’Shea Sinclair and women from the festival set out to unravel the mystery, discovering that there is more to Fieldston than a surface glance reveals. As the group uncovers and works to foil a dangerous plan, Sinclair finds herself presented with a second chance at love. If only she is brave enough to take the first step.

Set in 2018, this fictional tale explores the concepts of love and hate, the influence of national politics, and the power of a community coming together for the common good.

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Genres:
lgbtq, mystery
Tags:
hurt/comfort, lesbian, second chance, series, small town
Excerpt:

Her car was speeding up, moving away from a past she didn't want to think about, hurtling towards a future that was nothing but murky grey to her now. She felt every molecule of air rushing past her, faster and faster. How did it get this like this? How did she go from a life that was so simple, so ordered, so routine to this? And what did it all mean? What caused the fear? The intimidation? The unrest?

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Faster now, she was going faster. She couldn't seem to slow the car although she knew that she should. The woods were now a solid green blur on her left. On her right, the greens of anise and dill reaching for the grey sky passed by, looking as though they were a single plant. Maybe this was it--maybe the chase was over. She’d run again and but this time she’d lost—everything. As though on cue the car leapt out of control and went airborne, careening toward the beautiful field of anise and dill. And then there was nothing.

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The Reunion

by M.D. Neu

It’s been twenty years since the quiet Midwestern town of Lakeview was struck by tragedy.  But every year on the anniversary of the tragic event Teddy returns home for ‘The Reunion’. Lakeview, like Teddy, has secrets and not all mysteries should come to light.

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Publisher: NineStar Press (https://ninestarpress.com)
Genres:
gay, paranormal, suspense-thriller, Urban Fantasy
Tags:
audiobook, contemporary, dark, drag queen, short story, small town, transgender

Standard Candle

by G.B. Lindsey

Denny Wyatt: friend.

Denny, who sleeps in threadbare tees that smell like his cigarettes, who coats his arms in the guts of engines, who kisses like he's sampling you, scenting you, until you forget that there are things you can't afford to forget.

Denny Wyatt: with benefits.

It's not dating. You've both done enough of that. You're both stuck in this town, you're both going nowhere, but at night, you have each other. It's sex. It's an arrangement. It suits you both.

Denny Wyatt: yours.

Tonight, the lie shatters. Denny Wyatt is so much more than friend, than lover, than any one word. But you'd better speak—better find the words—or he's gone.

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Cover Artists:
Regina Wamba
Genres:
contemporary, erotica, fiction, gay, lgbtq, M/M, romance
Tags:
contemporary, gay romance, low angst, novella, second chance, small town

Farview

by Kim Fielding

Ravaged by a horrific experience, Oliver Webb flees the smog-bound city of Greynox for a quiet seaside village and the inheritance he’s never seen: a cottage called Farview. He discovers clear skies, friendly imps, and a charming storyteller named Felix Corbyn.

With help from Felix’s tales, Oliver learns surprising secrets about his family history and discovers what home really means. But, with Felix cursed, Oliver growing deathly ill, and an obligation in Greynox hanging heavy around his neck, it seems that not even wizards can save the day.

Still, as Felix knows, stories are the best truths and the most powerful magic. Perhaps the right words might yet conjure a chance for happiness.

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Publisher: Tin Box Press (http://tinboxpress.com)
Editors:
Allison Behrens
Narrators:
Joel Leslie
Genres:
fantasy, fiction, gay, historical, lgbtq, M/M, magical realism, romance
Tags:
bard, curse, gay romance, MM, seaside, small town

Winner of the 2021 BookLife Fiction Prize

Foreword INDIES Book of the Year finalist

The Taste of Desert Green

by Kim Fielding

Struggling business owner George is stuck in the past. Rootless Zephyr lives only in the present. Can they find the courage to build a future together?

At thirty years old, George Harlow is at risk of becoming as fossilized as the prehistoric tourist attraction he inherited—the one that’s headed the way of the dinosaurs. Even if staying afloat didn’t take all his energy, the dating pool in his town is as dry as the desert surrounding it. As for the family trauma from his past? That can stay buried.

Then Zephyr Steiber blows into his life.

Zephyr lives up to his name, drifting wherever Fate takes him, sometimes renting his body in exchange for a ride. With his high heels and lace and bright personality, Zephyr brings a spark of life to George’s dried-up existence.

For a while Zephyr is content to shelter in George’s refuge and to be George’s solace in return. Together they create an oasis. But with Zephyr haunted by the ghosts of bad decisions, and with George’s home and livelihood threatened by a global pandemic, can their tentative dreams for a future together survive reality?

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Genres:
contemporary, fiction, gay, lgbtq, M/M, romance
Tags:
contemporary, cross-dresser, desert, gay romance, MM, museum, sex worker, small town