Hollis Shiloh: reading material

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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

instafreebie giveaway: Twelve Days of Gay Romance

My contributing story: Winton's Strays

Friday, February 3, 2017

Wallace and Jon have been together for six months, and things are going well — it's time for Wallace to meet Jon's son, time to start getting serious. But an overheard conversation makes Wallace doubt everything. Is Jon for real, or has he been using Wallace all along? Relationship issues come to a head...and then have to take second stage when Wallace becomes involved in a dangerous undercover operation. Will their love survive...and will Wallace?

A shifters and partners novel

Takes place after "FOXED"

~62,000 words

Available at:

Payhip

Review copies always available for free.

Books2Read

Goodreads

Friday, December 18, 2015

KEEP (Men of the ESRB)

KEEP

by Hollis Shiloh

Pete might always know when people are lying, but that doesn't make him a good judge of character. Will he ever find a man who wants to keep him?

Pete's the kind of guy who gets on people's nerves. He can't sit still. He talks too much. He doesn't know when to shut up. And he always knows when people are lying.

While his talent wasn't strong enough to get an empath rating from the ESRB, he now has a second chance with the new testing system they're using. If he makes it, he'll have some well-paying job offers from people who actually appreciate his gifts.

Maybe this time things will work out. Maybe his life will finally take a turn for the better. With some hot guys in it, too.

64,000 words
gay paranormal fiction

a Men of the ESRB novel

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. Stay tuned for more tales from the men of the ESRB!

Available now:

All Romance eBooks
Amazon

Amazon UK

Amazon DE

If you read on a different format please let me know and I'll be able to email it to you.

I also offer free review copies, just let me know.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

UK Sale (£0.99)

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Having A Sale

Sunday, June 14, 2015

The Magician of Dustville

Magic, danger, and love in the Old West

A small yet powerful magician moves to Dustville. He's prickly about his height (or lack thereof) and extremely private about his past.

Magician meets sheriff, also private about his past and quite firmly in the closet. It is, after all, the only safe place to be in the little almost-town of Dustville.

Attraction blossoming between them promises pleasure, and possibly more. Can this become what they both truly want — a real relationship?

And can they survive cruel villains, dark pasts, and a grave magical danger that will test them both to their limits … or beyond?

~38,000 words

Buy now or borrow through Kindle Unlimited:

US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WBZSTBE

UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00WBZSTBE

CA: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00WBZSTBE

Germany: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00WBZSTBE

Ask me if you want review copies!

Hope you have a great week! :-)

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Three preorders available for June-July

(this cover was by Lou Harper http://louharper.com/Design.html)

The Magician of Dustville

Magic, danger, and love in the Old West

A small yet powerful magician moves to Dustville. He's prickly about his height (or lack thereof) and extremely private about his past.

Magician meets sheriff, also private about his past and quite firmly in the closet. It is, after all, the only safe place to be in the little almost-town of Dustville.

Attraction blossoming between them promises pleasure, and possibly more. Can this become what they both truly want—a real relationship?

And can they survive cruel villains, dark pasts, and a grave magical danger that will test them both to their limits…or beyond?

~38,000 words

US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WBZSTBE

UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00WBZSTBE

Release Date: June 15, 2015

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(this cover was by Yoly at http://www.cormarcovers.com/

SAFE

Afraid of being outed, Neil Hunter, "Hunt," dreads meeting the new "human lie detector" at the precinct—a registered empath who can sense truth and falsehood.

But Skyler Zane is more of a mess than any closeted cop could ever be, with an abusive ex and a history of mental issues. And instead of avoiding him, Hunt ends up taking him under his wing, looking out for him.

And maybe falling for him, too. Everything is going well—including their unexpected feelings for each other—until Sky's skills come to the wrong attention. Now it's up to Hunt to find him—and figure out how to keep them both alive.

~45,000 words

US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WBMKZAU

UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00WBMKZAU

Release Date: July 1, 2015

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Boyfriend Material

After a breakup, Josh is once again on his own, wondering if he'll ever amount to anything or find someone who truly loves him and can handle his shy, damaged self.

There's one man he can always call on for help, and soon he's staying with his dear friend Luther once again. Living together brings back old feelings for both of them, their one disastrous date attempt notwithstanding.

Should they try again? Is Josh too damaged or will he finally find a man to love for the rest of his life?

~35,000 words – heat level very low

This gay romance contains characters from the Max and Jamie books. It can be read alone.

US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WBLS9JA

UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00WBLS9JA

Release Date July 15, 2015

All these stories will be available to borrow through Kindle Unlimited. Or you can pre-order or buy whenever.

If you need different formats of review copies let me know! <3

Thank you for supporting me. <3 I will try to keep writing a lot!!

My goal this year has been to have a story published every month, and to get better as a writer. IDK if I'm meeting the second goal (I live in hope), but I'm well on the way to meeting the first.

Thank you again. :-D

-Hollis

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Cold Hands, Warm Heart

Available now to buy or read on Kindle Unlimited

Jason is self-conscious about his metal arm and uncomfortable with his sexuality. A big, quiet guy who intimidates a lot of people without even trying to, he works as a cook — and has a hopeless crush on his friend, Dr. Kingsley. Will Jason ever have a shot with his friend? Or does life have a different curveball to throw him?

Approx. 22,000 words

A steampunk-themed gay romance.

Takes place in the same world as "Like A One-Eyed Cat," "Gear Heart," "Wes and Kit," etc.

Can be read alone.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQ8IJ82

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TQ8IJ82

Also available for pre-order from Dreamspinner Press:

http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=6324

(Currently on sale!)

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Upcoming stories

The first two are written and available for pre-order. I'll have a pre-order up for "Cold Hands" soon (and will edit in the link). [*edit* Link added!] Fireproof is still in the first draft stages!

There are several more upcoming stories that don't have finalized covers yet. :-) I'm hoping to have one story released each month this year. We shall see if that works out.

Lots of things in store...I hope!! :-)

On a personal level, I'm working on trying to keep from getting so overwhelmed by things and taking care of myself when I need to (emotionally, mentally, etc.). I'm also working hard at edits!

Saturday, January 3, 2015

January 99 cent blowout sale + new release

Hi guys! For about a week, a number of my books on Amazon will be on sale for 99 cents each.

If you read in a different format, please contact me. I'll hook ya up!

Sale Titles Include:

Tiger's Breath
Memories and Marco
Gear Heart
Through A Fog
The One for Me
Jack & Julian
Joe & Tate
Mark & Spence
Fall
Colton and Ry
Falling for Archie
Magic for Lee
His Kind of Home
Like A One-Eyed Cat
Winton's Strays
Yours, Johnny
Designs by the Sea

and...

The Way to Joe

Yeah, Seth knows Joe is a little older--but he doesn't realize the foxy gentleman is thirty years older. Twenty-three vs. fifty-three is kind of a big deal. Is there any chance for things to work out between a laid-back surfer and an older guy with heart problems and an overly chivalrous nature?

Heat level: low

Length: 25,000

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PF3KJ7Q

Friday, January 2, 2015

A Happy Ending for Lowell

Hey guys! You know my story about Sean and Tom, My Partner the Wolf? Well, I have another one coming out soon, My Partner and Me, this time from Sean's point of view. I'm working hard on the edits as we speak!

Anyway, a buddy of mine mentioned wishing that Lowell (who's kind of a bad guy in these stories!) could have a happy ending, reform, find someone who'd make him happy, etc. I said I'd like to read that but didn't think I could write it right now. I said they were welcome to write it, though, if they wanted to.

Guess what I got for Christmas? That very story, written just for me! I was over the moon--it was soooo good! It made me like Lowell and want the best for him. They made the character into somebody I could love.

Anyway, I encouraged my buddy to go ahead and publish this story. I really think it's an awesome read. I feel honored that A. Russo's first published story is based on one of my characters!! And I hope they'll write many other things in future, too.

Anyway you can read the story on the Kindle, if you are also interested:

Someone's Favorite

A. Russo

Lowell hasn't been the best partner in the past. Two tumultuous relationships and a year of self-reflection have taught him a lot about himself and he doesn't like what he sees. He knows he isn't perfect, but he's trying to become a better person. However, he's afraid to fall back into old patterns and lacks the confidence he used to have. When he meets Adam, he's immediately taken by the man's kind heart and positive attitude. Will the love of a good man be able to restore Lowell's faith in himself, or is he truly destined never to be anyone's favorite again?

US: http://www.amazon.com/Someones-Favorite-Russo-ebook/dp/B00RPWU1AK/
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Someones-Favorite-Russo-ebook/dp/B00RPWU1AK/

It's very sweet and a total feel good read for me.
(It's also available on Kindle Unlimited.)

Oh, if you haven't read my stories, I think you could just read this as a rather sweet contemporary read with a bit of angst in it, and a happy ending. :-D

Monday, December 29, 2014

story by Carol Davis

A short, sweet gay romance, about summers of love and loss...

Jeremy Cole is a success, by anyone's standards: he runs a popular online magazine, and two of his books have hit the best-seller lists. Though he's quiet and a little clumsy, his family and friends adore him. But throughout his life, he's known there was something missing - the person who would make him complete. Someone he met years ago, during a summer he spent at the lake with his grandparents. Someone who sent him postcards and dozens of little gifts, someone who led him on great adventures... and then disappeared from his life, only to return a decade later. Someone who comes and goes on a whim, chasing a goal Jeremy can't begin to understand.

After his grandmother's death, Jeremy is faced with selling his family's treasured summer home - and with deciding, once and for all, what to do about Charlie, the only man he's ever loved.

US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RKA2TMK

UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/If-Not-Charlie-Carol-Davis-ebook/dp/B00RKA2TMK/

It's on Amazon (and can be borrowed through Kindle Unlimited). It's sweet rather than sexy, and I found it a very satisfying and fun read.

Carol has been my proofreader on several stories recently. I like working with her, and she's very nice. So...I was excited when she told me she was writing a gay romance short story for the first time, trying her hand at a story idea she'd had. She let me read it, and I was blown away by how much I liked it.

It felt like a pretty big responsibility to me to be the one to read it first, but I'm happy to say I loved it. I hope she'll write lots more in future. I'm always looking for new authors to read. :-D

To a great editor and a great writer, best wishes for 2015!!

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

A Good Place - short story

Jesse is looking to get back to the land. He jumps at the chance when an old friend offers him a job on his ranch…even before he meets the quiet, handsome, and scarred ex-Marine who works there as a cook.

A short, sweet gay romance - 12,700 words
Heat level: very low

Amazon

Amazon UK

Currently only on Amazon - if you need a different file, or a review copy, please write to me! :-)

(If you are trying using the Kindle Unlimited program, you can read it for free and I will still be paid.)

Monday, September 1, 2014

Through A Fog

Seasickness and an annoying (and strangely attractive) officer are the least of Mark's worries as he transports a huge, magical egg across the ocean on a wooden ship. Because the egg is beginning to hatch…

Length: 15,000 words
Heat level: low
Angst: some

A new gay romance / fantasy short story from Hollis Shiloh.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1LNFRK
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00N1LNFRK

If you need a different format or a review copy, please contact me! :-)

Monday, July 7, 2014

Dreamspinner Press specials

I'm really enjoying Dreamspinner's Press "Christmas In July" specials! A new couple of books every day on sale for 99 cents. I stay up till midnight so I can find out what they are. I'm too excited to wait till morning!! Finding some great books this way. Also, one of my Dreamspinner stories will be on sale one of the days of this month!! Nope, can't tell you which one or when. ;) But it's really exciting for me! I know, I should find a hobby or something... :-)

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

A Bad Case

My latest one is out, guys! (Sorry I didn't make it for the June release! I really thought I would!)

A Bad Case, by Hollis Shiloh

Joe needs someone with the second sight to help him. He's on a case, a case that starts out as finding missing jewelry and soon entails a wicked and otherworldly element.

Helping him is the unearthly and beautiful Lee, who's attracted to him but shy about it. Hell, Joe understand that. It's 1955, after all. But even between dealing with a wicked fae and the obligation to his client, he's starting to fall for Lee. And Lee might just be falling for him back.

Now if only they can survive.

Heat level: low

Word count: 22,000 + words

It's for sale at:

All Romance eBooks: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-abadcase-1559873-145.html

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Bad-Case-Hollis-Shiloh-ebook/dp/B00LG0SUUK/

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bad-Case-Hollis-Shiloh-ebook/dp/B00LG0SUUK/

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1119907487?ean=9781498983495&itm=1&usri=9781498983495

Inktera: http://www.inktera.com/store/title/780add23-0dd6-4741-8e38-3d860f69fd65

Scribd: http://www.scribd.com/book/232202400/A-Bad-Case

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/a-bad-case-1

And hopefully more vendors soon. :-)

Monday, April 21, 2014

Hello my dears. How are you? I've been quite ill recently, but fortunately I'm doing much better now. I'm writing a lot, I'm eating fresh spinach, and I'm trying to get my strength back!

I had a lot of time to read while I was getting well and one of the things I read was the fabulous PsyCop series by Jordan Castillo Price. (A lot of them were on Scribd so I could read them with my subscription.) I kept thinking I would stop reading after the next chapter...then the next book. And not stopping!

Also, is anyone else really anxious to find out what happens to TJ and Amal? This is a gay romance comic I started reading and thought I could take it or leave it, but now I check multiple times a week just in case it's been updated early....

I have some more stories coming (two should be up in the next couple of days). I'll post about them soon. Let me just leave you with the cover for an upcoming release of mine, made for me by Victoria Davies:

Monday, December 30, 2013

Songs By Heart

Music. It brought them together, and it might just tear them apart.

When Mike met Harry, he knew this sweet, insecure, and musically talented guy was going places. What he didn't know was how hard it would be to stand back and let him.

It seems to take forever before skittish Harry--who works as a part-time waiter and plays guitar in the park--will even consider dating handsome, musical, and geeky Mike, especially when Harry feels betrayed by circumstances beyond Mike's control.

But once they start dating, they're so happy together. Apparently two ordinary guys can find love.

Then their relationship is tested by each man's insecurities, and by Harry's unexpected chance in the music industry. When he ends up on a reality TV show for singer/songwriters, the enforced distance (and the media outing Mike) almost destroys their relationship.

With all these changes, do they still have room in their lives for each other?

A sweet, gentle contemporary gay romance.

Length: 101,000 words (full length novel)

For sale on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Songs-By-Heart-Hollis-Shiloh-ebook/dp/B00HLMDWSW

and Barnes and Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/songs-by-heart-hollis-shiloh/1117903287?ean=2940148984863&itm=1&usri=2940148984863

Should be available from some other vendors before long. :)

This is a full-length novel, really quite long, and it took me from one and a half to two years from start to finish. (I can't remember exactly when I started it, and I haven't kept very good records, sorry!)

In one sense it's difficult to actually let go and put it out there, to say goodbye to my boys. But ah, it was time. I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I did. Okay, probably not possible--but at least a bit, maybe?

Have a good New Year's!

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Magic for Lee

http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Lee-sweet-gay-romance-ebook/dp/B00HGWT46Q

Peter runs a magic shop, quietly helping people with his magic, resigned to living alone—and trying to hide his crush on Lee, his baker friend. Then one day Lee asks him to make a special spell, a spell to reveal Lee's feelings to the person he loves. Peter never expected to have his crush returned, so he resigns himself to making the spell for Lee's beloved, in the meantime relishing the time Lee spends with him.

Dangerous magic comes to their peaceful neighborhood: a harmless, gentle neighbor is killed. The police consult briefly with Peter about it, though they don't tell him what happened or why. Peter and Lee wish they could investigate, but instead stay out of it as ordered. Or at least, they try to…

Length: 24,000 words
Heat Level: very low

You know, I'm kind of almost sad to see this one finished. I don't want to say goodbye to my boys!! Also, I wish it had turned out sexier. I know, I can't believe I'm saying that either....

Saturday, December 21, 2013

books & more books!

Tinsel Fish is out!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great Christmas gift. :-) I was going to try to wait till Christmas to read it, but don't think I'll make it. :D

Also on my reading list:

Goosed, by Sasha Payne

The Heart of Frost, by Charlie Cochet

The Psychic's Tale, by Chris Quinton

Acts of Faith, by A. M. Arthur

So many wonderful books are out!

I want to talk about more I've read or want to read, but that will have to wait. :-)

Hope you guys all have a great Christmas / Holiday season!