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Elizabeth Coldwell's gay erotica novella has hit our gay bestseller chart!

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‘I haven’t seen you here before.’

The American-accented voice was soft in my ear, startling me. I turned to see that while I’d been watching the near-naked dancers, someone had been watching me. I found myself staring at one of the most handsome men I’d ever seen.

In his mid-40s, his thick black hair fell almost to his shoulders, and he had a neatly trimmed goatee beard. The warmth in his dark eyes was a stark contrast to the cruel set of his mouth. A chunky silver Rolex circled his wrist, and he had a thick platinum band on the ring finger of his right hand. I didn’t need to see the label in his sharply tailored black suit to know it had probably cost him more than I earned in a month.

‘I – er – it’s my first time here,’ I stammered, raising my voice to be heard over the music. Who was this man? Why had he approached me? Had he realised that I somehow didn’t belong here, among this opulent display of strangely perverse sexuality?

‘Yes, I thought you were new. How do you like the place?’

‘It’s – it’s different. Whoever owns it must have spent an absolute fortune fitting it out.’

‘Not quite a fortune, but yes, it was expensive. Though I consider it money well spent. I’m Dante Capello.’

He extended a hand. When I took it, his grip was firm. I wondered if he felt, as I did, the electricity that seemed to sizzle between us as we touched.

‘Sean Bradley.’ For some reason I couldn’t explain, the word “sir” fought to escape from my lips. I bit it back as Dante finally let go of my hand.

‘Nice to meet you, Sean.’

‘Er – wow, so you own this place?’ I was aware that I couldn’t be presenting him with a very good impression of myself, but lust had me blushing and tongue-tied.

‘Indeed. And what do you do for a living, Sean?’

‘Oh, I work in the post room of a firm you’ll never have heard of. I’m sure there are more boring jobs in the world; I just can’t think of one off the top of my head.’

‘Well, as long as you’re keeping the wolf from the door, eh?’ Dante smiled, showing his pointed white teeth. He appeared about to add more, but he was distracted by the music coming to an abrupt halt.

‘Ah, looks like the entertainment’s about to start. Come and watch it with me, Sean. I think you’ll enjoy it.’ Before I could reply, he started making his way through the crowd to the low, padded seats arranged in a semi-circle around the dancefloor. I trotted after him, aware of envious glares from some of the young dancers as I passed. Was that why they were here tonight? Hoping to pull the man whose money funded this hormone-charged playground? Perhaps they saw me as an interloper on their patch. But I was no gold-digger – just an ordinary guy trying to make sense of these extraordinary surroundings.

As Dante approached, two men occupying the very centre of the semi-circle vacated the bench. Now that’s power, I thought. People giving up the best seats in the house for you, without even being asked. But best seats for what? I had no idea what passed for entertainment here. My question was partly answered as the dancefloor emptied rapidly. A large cage was lowered from somewhere in the gods, coming to rest on the floor to a murmur of excited anticipation.

‘Gentlemen,’ the DJ announced, ‘we present for your enjoyment a very special mixed martial arts bout. Please welcome to the arena of infinite delights Johnny Boy McCoy and Chase Diamond.’

The lights dimmed, leaving the crowd in total darkness for a moment. Then, to the strains of Eye of the Tiger, spotlights picked out two men striding confidently towards the cage. They were both lithe, muscular, good-looking – and wore not a stitch of clothing. Their bodies had been oiled ’til they gleamed, and every last hair had been removed from the neck down.

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Coffee Time Romance reviewed His by Elizabeth Coldwell.

Here's what they had to say...

“The deep, dark, and mysterious Dante is the exact opposite of young Sean, and it works on so many levels. Sean is so new to the BDSM scene; it is surprising how well he takes to Dante’s command. Sean may be a natural, but he also knows his own mind, and I really like that he tells Dante exactly how he feels, even if it means getting hurt. I was not ready for this to end, as it seems they are really just getting started, and I will certainly be looking for more from Ms. Coldwell.”

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Check out this hot new m/m novella from the fabulous Elizabeth Coldwell!

Here's the blurb:

A contemporary erotic novella with male on male and bdsm themes by Elizabeth Coldwell

Jamie Desmond has lied about his ability to ride to land a film role, and now his lack of horsemanship has been exposed he’s scared he’ll be kicked off the set. Luckily, riding instructor Andrej is on hand to give him tuition – but dominant Andrej recognises Jamie’s latent need to submit, and his lessons are about to show Jamie what it means to be ridden hard …

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Man Oh Man Reviews covered Elizabeth Coldwell's erotic m/m novella, Ridden Hard, and here's what they had to say:

"BDSM isn't something that I read often. This story was refreshing in the way that it tells the tale of a 'boy' meeting his master, and learning his love of submitting totally to another man.

I enjoyed the relationship they shared. And even in this brief novella, it was played out with a nice pace, allowing the reader to come away with a sense of fulfillment.

The sex was extremely hot! I was left wanting more. I would definitely read more by this author." A+

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BookingIt reviewed Elizabeth Coldwell's hot m/m novella, and here's what they had to say:

"Even though Ridden Hard is a short story, there are two main plots:  Jamie’s movie career and Jamie’s relationship with Andrej.  The plots are intertwined enough to work well.  The pacing is nicely done, too.  The story tidies everything up at the end just enough so the reader feels satisfied.

Although many readers may find the first person perspective hard to stomach, Jamie’s story is steamy and fun.  Definitely recommended!" A-

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Stranded in Paradise, a smoking hot new m/m release from Elizabeth Coldwell, is available now!

Here's the blurb:

Alfie Crane accepts a lift from Boston to San Francisco from fellow college student Brad as he's too broke to take the bus. When they argue, he finds himself being thrown out of the car with only his wallet and the clothes he stands up in. After walking for miles, he reaches the tiny town of Paradise, Nebraska. He is desperate for help, and is taken in by diner owner Ray Rendell, who's looking for a new bus boy. Ray has always hidden his true sexuality, afraid of the reaction of family and townsfolk alike, but he's strongly attracted to the cute young Englishman. Romance begins to blossom between the two as Alfie settles in to the slow, easy pace of small-town life. When Ray is threatened in a hold-up, Alfie realises just how much the older man means to him. But can they really find paradise together?

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The Romance Reviews covered Elizabeth Coldwell's hot m/m novella, His, and gave it 5 stars! Here's what they had to say:

"When a story can both tug at my heartstrings and get my juices flowing, I am satisfied. When a book also gets me to really think, ponder the possibilities, and appreciate something I wouldn't try myself, the book has transcended from an enjoyable read to a read I will carry with me."

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Elizabeth Coldwell's hot m/m novella, Stranded in Paradise knocked the socks off the reviewer over at The Readers Roundtable - here's what they had to say:

"I thoroughly enjoyed this enchanting little book. The plot flowed easily from one scene to the next, the story was compressed but believable, and the characters were realistic with backstories. Note to self and others: read more books by Elizabeth Coldwell! Rated 5 Gold Crowns and a Recommended Read"

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The Romance Reviews covered Freedom and rated it!

Here's what they had to say:

"Each of the stories were smokin' hot. I highly recommend this read, but be prepared to take matters into your own…er…hands once you're done." 4/5

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Elizabeth Coldwell's erotic m/m novella, Stranded in Paradise was reviewed by Top 2 Bottom Reviews, who gave it 4 out of 5, and commented:

"Solid plot, solid characters, and a pleasant story."

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