Dragon Trees
~6,000 words
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Three Legs
~11,000 words
Friday, December 14, 2018
2 Patreon stories now available widely
2 short stories written for Patreon are now available elsewhere. :)
Ulric is a dragon investigator. Peter is a troublesome merchant. Or possibly...more than that.
When Jacob wakes up in pain, missing a leg, his life changes forever. Discharged from the military, he has to find a way to heal and live the best life he can. It's easier in wolf form, where he has three legs instead of one. Finding a new home and a place of peace for himself takes effort and time, but it's worth it. Only he starts to feel lonely, as if one more piece is missing...a mate of his own.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
I'm Your Guy (Shifters and Partners)
I'm Your Guy
by Hollis Shiloh
Harris and James served in the military together, back in the day. Now one is a cop and one is a private eye, but they're both barely making it.
James, half-wolf and secretive about it, has had confused feelings for Harris for a long time. Figuring out he was gay was pretty damned painful, and the only guy he has any real interest in is never going to feel the same way.
As for Harris? Definitely straight. It's odd that he notices guys sometimes, but he's always dated girls. Maybe a little desperately. It's not something he thinks about much — except for when he does.
These days, they try to stay away from each other, but that's not always possible. Throw a sassy fox shifter into the mix, and the things they've both tried to hide might come out after all.
63,000 words
Shifters and Partners #21 (standalone)
Heat: Low
Let me know if you need a review copy (mobi, epub, or pdf).
Monday, October 1, 2018
Love Like A Poem
Love Like A Poem
by Hollis Shiloh
John spends his days travelling from town to town, a lonely trader who's accepted his loneliness and expects nothing more from life. Then one day he meets an odd, sweet man wandering the lane, a man who's forgotten who he is but who loves books as much as John. John knows it's a bad idea to get involved, but the gentle, clever man is nearly irresistible—and Harris is attracted to John, too. Soon it doesn't matter who he used to be, or what happened in his past, as long as it can't take Harris away from him.
10,570 words
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Previously a Patreon reward
Note: This month's Patreon short story will be going out shortly. (Ha ha.) After that, there will be some changes to the Patreon...
Thursday, September 13, 2018
A Husband for Steel and Blood
A Husband for Steel and Blood
by Hollis Shiloh
Marriage is not in Edgar's plans, but he'll save the lad if he can—and marriage may be his one shot. Charlie is nineteen, wild and wounded, and extraordinarily beautiful. The marriage of convenience to Edgar is just what he needs to get free of his awful uncle, and to protect his innocent little sisters.
A rocky alliance between Edgar and Charlie grows into something more companionable, from reluctantly relying on one another to trusting and warm. But Edgar's heart is set on revenge against Fitzhannon, who is responsible for the death of the only man he ever loved. Nothing must get in his way.
He would rather not drag his young husband down with him, much less develop feelings for the brat. Now, if only Charlie would have the good sense not to fall in love with him...
37,500 words
If you need a review copy please let me know, also what format you prefer. :-)
Thursday, September 6, 2018
A Fox Hunted
A fox shifter is facing his last few breaths before a bloody end when fate gives him a second chance at life...and perhaps a shot at finding love.
4400 words
historical / shifter
previously a Patreon reward
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
A Marriage Plot (Marrying Men #2)
A Marriage Plot
Hollis Shiloh
Prince Jeremy must marry within the month or lose the throne. He would much rather not be king, but if he must, then he will go about it in the least convenient way possible for the council: holding an open call for a man to marry. Not everything is as it seems, and there are plans within plans. But sometimes even princes get caught in their own clever little plots.
15,000 words
A "Marrying Men" story. These pseudo-historical tales feature men marrying one another in various worlds and ways. Happy ending are to be expected.
I've added a coupon code to Payhip for 30% off anything: F5TXGGEGXP
It's good till the end of October, so no rush.
(Also I'm thinking about making the first of my ESRB books free everywhere, if that works out.)
Friday, August 17, 2018
bumps in the road
The last few months have been full of challenges. Illness, depression, writing fatigue, world events, family issues, money issues, struggling to be creative, and general health stuff.
The other day I had a car accident. I am OK (painful bruises, though).
Anyway, life has had some "interesting" curveballs for me this year. I'm doing my best. Through it all, I'm always working on one story or another (or editing).
Taxes are a bit of a burden. The inherent instability of doing something creative as a business has some stress with it. I'm still passionate about writing, and try to get my stories out in a timely manner.
I'm probably going to change the Patreon; a short story a month is taking away from my longer (and better paying) work. I have to consider money; I don't have endless time and energy and creativity. I need to focus where it will be the most valued.
Still figuring it all out. Hanging in there. Not giving up--but there have been some challenges. Now I'm going to shuffle out to the kitchen, drink some cold brew coffee, and look out the window at the sunflowers growing in my garden--and count my blessings.
-Hollis
The other day I had a car accident. I am OK (painful bruises, though).
Anyway, life has had some "interesting" curveballs for me this year. I'm doing my best. Through it all, I'm always working on one story or another (or editing).
Taxes are a bit of a burden. The inherent instability of doing something creative as a business has some stress with it. I'm still passionate about writing, and try to get my stories out in a timely manner.
I'm probably going to change the Patreon; a short story a month is taking away from my longer (and better paying) work. I have to consider money; I don't have endless time and energy and creativity. I need to focus where it will be the most valued.
Still figuring it all out. Hanging in there. Not giving up--but there have been some challenges. Now I'm going to shuffle out to the kitchen, drink some cold brew coffee, and look out the window at the sunflowers growing in my garden--and count my blessings.
-Hollis
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
new releases
Vander and Michael loved one another once. Now, Vander is back from a long time at sea, getting his estate in order, and Michael is on the hunt for a rich husband so he can avoid debtor's prison. But when a severe social faux pas leads to a false engagement between the two, there is a great deal at stake. Desperate and sarcastic Michael and severe, far from wealthy Vander find their options closing in and their time running out. Certainly, falling in love again would be a mistake beyond the pale.
22,000 words
A "Marrying Men" story. These pseudo-historical tales feature men marrying one another in various worlds and ways. Happy ending are to be expected.
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Taylor is glad to help the cute guy with his cat rescue. But is he imagining these sparks between himself and Marcus?
8,300 words
heat level: sweet
This short story was previously a Patreon reward.
Let me know if you need a review copy of either!
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Starring Role
Starring Role
by Hollis Shiloh
Shifters and Partners #20
It's his dream job—if he can survive it.
Cooper Hayes has finally landed a great role as the main character on a TV show about wolf shifters working with the police. The only problem? He's not a wolf—and the character he's playing is.
Some people aren't happy about that, including the showrunner, Sahil Singh, who's looking for an excuse to get rid of him. Between that, issues with his unfriendly costar, and his own fragile sense of self-worth, this is no time for Coop to be falling for a hot security guard—who just happens to be a wolf.
~67,000 words – very low heat
A Shifters and Partners story
Let me know if you need a review copy!
Friday, June 15, 2018
A Marriage of Friends
Allen would do anything for his best friend Neal—including marrying him so he can get health insurance. But things are complicated. He has feelings for Neal that he's tried to repress...and Neal has enough on his plate, battling chronic depression and anxiety. He doesn't need friendship to become something more...does he?
Heat level: sweet
17,600 words
Note: This was a previous Patreon reward.
Let me know if you need a review copy!
Friday, May 4, 2018
A Quiet Man
A Quiet Man
by Hollis Shiloh
Tomas Quiróz is a quiet guy. He's content with his books and his job as a cop, and working with his wolf shifter friend, Riley. But lately, Tomas is lonely — and he starts feeling strangely drawn to a cute guy. Between discovering new things about himself and trying to navigate a possible relationship, Tomas has to deal with Riley's jealous husband, the new guy at the precinct who wants to be friends (or more than friends?), and finding the best way to be himself.
60,700 words – very low heat
A Shifters and Partners story
Takes place after "LOYAL" and contains characters from that story
Let me know if you need a review copy!
Patreon members who pledged $5/month or more will be getting this story thru email...no need to buy it!
P.S. The May Patreon short story for all patrons will go out soon. Thanks.
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Off the Shelves
Off the Shelves
Jason isn't particularly magical — he works in the library — but he's the one who ends up being sent to investigate, all on his own. What sounds like a difficult chore at first becomes a lot more enjoyable after he meets Tobias, mysterious and quirky, but very sensual, too...
The two men might not find the answers they thought they were looking for, but they find one another.
A Men of Magic story
Medium heat
17,400 words
A standalone story
Note: if you were a Patreon member during the month of January, you received this story already, no need to get it again!
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Let me know if you need a review copy!
P.S. Patreon short story for April will go out soon.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Someone Else's Wolf
Someone Else's Wolf
by Hollis Shiloh
Peter already has a partner on the job, the jealous and protective Sue. So, what's the deal? Maybe he wants something else from Shane. Maybe his interest is purely personal...and not in the least professional. Shane's starting to feel pretty unprofessional himself.
But having feelings for Peter is riskier than Shane could ever have guessed.
56,600 words
Payhip [use this code for 25% off: TR526G1WVC]
Scribd
Please let me know if you need a review copy! They're always free, of course. :)
The Payhip coupon is good on any of my stories for sale there. It expires April 1.
I apologize for not having my books on Google Play right now. I've had a lot on my plate and haven't managed to get it done yet. (Hopefully soon.)
Friday, February 2, 2018
CARE
CARE
by Hollis Shiloh
Caleb's a tracker. Eli's a precog. They aren't exactly friends. They both work for the ESRB, but very much alone – no matter how Caleb feels about Eli. But when he faces one of his hardest missions yet, Eli invites himself along...
~8,000 words - low/medium heat
A Men of the ESRB short story
The Extra Sensory Regulatory Bureau rates talented individuals, like empaths and clairvoyants. They have special gifts, and often some extra burdens that go along with them. The ESRB takes care of its own, but these guys still have a lot to figure out about life — and love.
Note: This story was originally a reward on Patreon!
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