Hello lovely readers,

Happy Valentine's Day!

There's so much happening in this newsletter! I have three anthologies to share with you:

• Love and Hope Anthology - release day!
• Game Night: Truth or Dare - cover reveal
• Candy Hearts - your chance to support this great cause

Plus an amazing Hurt Comfort Valentine's Day Giveaway that's taking place over on Instagram. The prizes are fabulous, so make sure you check out my post on IG!

Love & Hope Anthology

It's release day! This anthology benefits an author friend who is going through some tough times. You'll find stories from 26 MM authors. Go check it out!

My story is More Than Luck, set in the fictional world of Blue Point.

Six years ago, we were young and in love, and on the trip of a lifetime, but the adventure didn’t last. My heart broke as I watched Rhys walk away from me at the airport to return to New Zealand.

I could have gone with him, but I was running from my demons. Following him would have meant putting down roots, and I wasn’t ready to settle down. I wanted freedom. I still do. At least I think I do.

Now he’s back. He’s just walked into the bar where I work and turned my entire world upside down, especially when it’s clear the magic is still there. Suddenly, my freedom doesn’t seem quite so important.

More Than Luck is a 5,800k word sweet and sexy short story set in the “More Than” world of Blue Point that brings together two men who deserve a second chance.

Grab the Love and Hope Anthology

A limited-time anthology to benefit one of our own, H.M. Wolfe

Twenty-six of your favorite MM authors have come together to donate short stories filled with love and hope for our dear friend. 100% of the proceeds go directly to her to aid in her time of need. While she’s recuperating, we wanted to fill her kindle with love and support in the best way we know how by sharing our words of love and healing.

Authors included in this anthology are:

TL Travis, BL Maxwell, Brina Brady, Miski Harris, Ann MacConnell Lister, Wendy Rathbone, Nic Starr, Shane K Morton, Anne Barwell, Sam E. Kraemer, Holly Oliver, Layla Dorine, Aria Grace, Jackie North, Kaje Harper, Samuel York, Kris Jacen, Dora Esquivel, Lynn Michaels, Amalia May, Megs Pritchard, Ashlynn Mills, Jax Stuart, Charlie Godwyne, CJ Barlowe, and A.M. Snead

Game Night: Truth or Dare

It's cover reveal time! The pretty cover is by Joe Satoria.

Releasing on 14th April is this fun anthology of stories featuring the game of Truth or Dare. My contribution is another story set in the fictional world of Blue Point called More Than A Secret. It's a friends-to-lovers, bi coming out story of Henry and Austin. I can't wait for you to read it.

Pre-order Game Night: Truth or Dare

💕14 Authors. 14 Stories. 1 Game with unpredictable results.💕

From hot and steam to sweet and swoon-worthy, each author hits the mark and shows what happens when you try your hand at Truth or Dare.

Authors include:

Courtney W. Dixon, Isla Olsen, Jacey Davis, Joe Satoria, Kota Quinn, Nic Starr, R.A. Frick, Ray Celar, Rikki Leighton, R.M. Neill, RS McKenzie, SA Sway, Travis Beaudoin, and Zoe Piper

Candy Hearts Charity Anthology

Hopefully you've already grabbed your copy to support this great cause, and had a chance to read my story, Sweet Serendipity. If not, grab it now.

Best friend’s brothers are supposed to be off-limits…

Derek

When Nathan asks me to keep an eye on his brother, of course, I say yes. However, Nathan probably wouldn’t have asked if he knew I’ve fallen head over heels for Ryan. Now Ryan’s back in town, and spending time with him has only reinforced my feelings. He makes me want more out of life. He makes me want to take a chance. But what if telling him how I feel destroys our friendship?

Ryan

I’ve had a crush on Derek for years, but he’s way out of my league. Derek is older, he’s successful, and he has his shit together. There’s no doubt we have chemistry as proven by an unexpected encounter—my blood sizzles just thinking about it—but he could have anyone. What would he see in me?

Thank goodness for Valentine’s Day, a heartfelt letter, and a little girl who recognises love when she sees it.

Sweet Serendipity is a sweet and sexy low angst story featuring a brother’s best friend, opposites attract, and an age gap, with a Valentine’s Day happily ever.

Grab Candy Hearts here!

What's sweeter than a low angst queer romance at Valentine's Day? How about seventeen of them brought together in one anthology to help support a good cause?

Each novella in the Candy Hearts Anthology is overflowing with red-hot romance and all the good feels. And this time around, every story has a secret—a secret admirer.

The Candy Hearts Anthology will be available for a limited time, and all proceeds will benefit the Transgender Law Center and the National Center for Transgender Equality.

Participating authors in this inaugural volume are: Becca Seymour, Beck Grey, Bix Barrow, Chantal Mer, D.K. Sutton, Finn Dixon, Lee Blair, Linden Bell, Nathan Burgoine, Nic Starr, Rain Carrington, Riley Long, Stella Rainbow, Susan Scott Shelley, Toby Wise, Victoria Gillilan

Hurt Comfort Valentine's Day Giveaway

There's a chance to win Amazon gift cards and paperbacks. You need to pop over to my post on Instagram for this one. Visit my Instagram now and look for the giveaway post. Good luck!

Happy reading,

Nic