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    At forty years old, Viktor is a freshly divorced small bookstore owner. He finally has the life he’s always wanted, having left his ex-husband and the unforgiving world of academia behind. Now, he spends most of his time reading, writing book reviews, and organizing bookish events.

    When Jayce Talis, the country’s most famous thriller writer, returns from a two-year absence with a harrowing novel about a man’s fall into a ravine and subsequent descent into madness, Viktor knows he has to try to invite him to a Q&A and pick his brain. What starts off as a business agreement quickly becomes more, as sparks fly and the two men find themselves craving each other’s company more and more.

    Will they find what they have always searched for in each other, or will they let their fears get the best of them before they can even become something more?

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    06 May 2026

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    NHL golden boy Shane Hollander has spent his entire life being perfect — the ideal captain, the flawless teammate, the face of the franchise. He’s also spent his entire life hiding.

    When a chance encounter in a New York club leads him to Ilya Rozanov, Shane discovers what it means to finally let go. The problem? Ilya isn’t just confident, wealthy, and dangerously attractive. He’s also the heir to the Russian Bratva’s North American empire.

    What starts as one reckless weekend becomes something neither of them expected: real, consuming, and worth protecting at any cost — even when that cost includes bodies, lies, and a secret that could destroy everything Shane has built.

    Twenty-five years, three Stanley Cups, countless threats, and one question: how far will you go for the person who makes you feel like yourself?

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    11 Apr 2026

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    “So, run it by me one more time.”

    Vi paced the length of the room with her chin pinched firmly between her fingers. She had been tracing a wide oval on the floor, her boots clanking heavily with every step. They had been over the plan several times already, Viktor lamented soundlessly, but he understood her nerves. Ekko, who was busy spinning himself in one of Viktor’s office chairs, slowed to a stop with an exaggerated groan, dragging the toe of his shoes along Viktor’s floor. “Vi, how many more times are you gonna make us—”

    “Until it’s perfect, Ekko.” Vi interrupted brusquely. “Everyone needs to be on the same page about what they’re doing, where they’re supposed to be, and what we’re after. We’re not gonna get another shot at this for months if we fail.”

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    OR: The kids from Zaun have a plan—find whatever Jayce Talis has been working on and steal it. The Progress Day Gala is the perfect opportunity to do so. The only issue? Viktor has to attend to "present" his research to Heimerdinger. He should be in and out quickly—just long enough to get Vi into place and dip. If all goes smoothly, he'll never have to interact with Jayce Talis at all. Simple, right?

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    31 Aug 2025

  4. Public Bookmark 27

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    "Hey." Dave nudges their noses together. "I like that you're weird. My own personal x-man."

    "Sex-man. Is that anything?"

    “Don’t think they stocked that one at my comic store."

    "File it away for the autobiography."

    Dave kisses Klaus again. It's wetter this time.

    "Just so you really get it," Dave says once they break apart, nuzzling into Klaus's hair, "I like that you're weird."

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    16 Jul 2022

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    Dealing with both physical and mental aches, Dave makes the decision to book himself a massage. It’s a far more life-changing decision than he could ever have expected, all thanks to one very hot massage therapist.

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    06 Jun 2022