Cassidy Ryan
A devourer of books since the age of three, Cassidy Ryan has wanted to be a writer since she discovered that actual people created these wonderful worlds and characters.
She discovered her mum’s stash of romance novels when she was twelve, and the die was cast.
These days she lives in the West End of Glasgow, and when she isn’t meeting the demands of her cat Angel – the undisputed Mistress of all She Surveys – or indulging in her life-long quest to find the
perfect handbag, she likes nothing better than to sit down at the laptop and manoeuvre gorgeous men and women into bed, in whatever combination the muse sees fit to gift upon her imagination.
A devourer of books since the age of three, Cassidy Ryan has wanted to be a writer since she discovered that actual people created these wonderful worlds and characters.
She discovered her mum’s stash of romance novels when she was twelve, and the die was cast.
These days she lives in the West End of Glasgow, and when she isn’t meeting the demands of her cat Angel – the undisputed Mistress of all She Surveys – or indulging in her life-long quest to find the
perfect handbag, she likes nothing better than to sit down at the laptop and manoeuvre gorgeous men and women into bed, in whatever combination the muse sees fit to gift upon her imagination.
What's Happening...
It’s time to stop running and start living again.
Gus had been living life under the radar, hiding from ex-turned-stalker Michael. He’d been running for a long time, and had had to cut ties with everything and everyone he knew—including his family.
It was a lonely, frightening existence, until he met the guys at the studios. With his dog, Zephyr, and his new, makeshift family, he has found some kind of peace. Though his new life is far from perfect, he is content.
Then he meets Brodie, and soon Gus wants to shake things up and take back his life.
But Michael isn’t ready to give up on Gus yet, and he isn’t going to let anybody stand in his way.
Gus had been living life under the radar, hiding from ex-turned-stalker Michael. He’d been running for a long time, and had had to cut ties with everything and everyone he knew—including his family.
It was a lonely, frightening existence, until he met the guys at the studios. With his dog, Zephyr, and his new, makeshift family, he has found some kind of peace. Though his new life is far from perfect, he is content.
Then he meets Brodie, and soon Gus wants to shake things up and take back his life.
But Michael isn’t ready to give up on Gus yet, and he isn’t going to let anybody stand in his way.
Does Asa have a life sentence doing time in the friendzone?
Asa has been in love with Theo since their art school days in London, but Theo has only ever had eyes for their straight friend Oliver. Two years ago, unable to take the pain of unrequited love any longer, Asa came home to Glasgow. He hasn’t seen Theo since, nor has he stopped loving him.
When Oliver marries Charlotte, Asa can’t come up with any reasonable excuse not to attend the wedding, so he returns to London. He isn’t exactly shocked when Theo doesn’t show up, but when he learns that the reason for Theo’s no-show is a car accident that has landed him in hospital, Asa immediately rushes to be with him.
Unable to leave Theo to fend for himself while he recovers, Asa takes his friend back to Glasgow with him.
There, secrets are revealed, and Asa learns more about Theo than he ever imagined.
Asa has been in love with Theo since their art school days in London, but Theo has only ever had eyes for their straight friend Oliver. Two years ago, unable to take the pain of unrequited love any longer, Asa came home to Glasgow. He hasn’t seen Theo since, nor has he stopped loving him.
When Oliver marries Charlotte, Asa can’t come up with any reasonable excuse not to attend the wedding, so he returns to London. He isn’t exactly shocked when Theo doesn’t show up, but when he learns that the reason for Theo’s no-show is a car accident that has landed him in hospital, Asa immediately rushes to be with him.
Unable to leave Theo to fend for himself while he recovers, Asa takes his friend back to Glasgow with him.
There, secrets are revealed, and Asa learns more about Theo than he ever imagined.
New Release 26th April 2016
When love crosses the line into darkness…
Ben can’t walk away from Aiden, even though Aiden seems to have no problem walking away from him, time and time again. In spite of his friend’s warnings, Ben refuses to believe that Aiden is just using him, until a devastating secret is revealed. However, Aiden isn’t the only one with something to hide.
Someone else is keeping a secret that threatens not only Ben and Aiden’s relationship, but Ben’s very life. Will they be able to keep Ben alive?
Publisher's Note: This book has previously been released elsewhere. It has been revised and re-edited for re-release with Pride Publishing.
When love crosses the line into darkness…
Ben can’t walk away from Aiden, even though Aiden seems to have no problem walking away from him, time and time again. In spite of his friend’s warnings, Ben refuses to believe that Aiden is just using him, until a devastating secret is revealed. However, Aiden isn’t the only one with something to hide.
Someone else is keeping a secret that threatens not only Ben and Aiden’s relationship, but Ben’s very life. Will they be able to keep Ben alive?
Publisher's Note: This book has previously been released elsewhere. It has been revised and re-edited for re-release with Pride Publishing.
New Release 24th June 2015Ex-lovers finding their way back to each other, new lovers discovering hope and faith at Christmas, a young family reaffirming their commitment, and old enemies expressing their affections in the only way they know how. Four disparate couples with one thing in common -- navigating the mysteries of the heart. |
New Release ~ 3rd October 2014
For their future, he must let go of his past.
Aidan has a huge crush on Jon, but not only is Jon his boss, albeit temporarily, he is also recovering from a bad break-up. On his final day at Jon’s publishing company, Aidan finds the courage to make his move. It results in what should be a solitary evening of mind-blowing sex before they go back to their own lives. But when a confrontation with his landlord leaves Aidan bruised, bleeding and homeless, Jon and his friends come to his aid.
Jon is smitten by Aidan, and utterly terrified. His last relationship has left him with some pretty deep emotional scars and he has no wish to get back in the game. But the more time he spends with Aidan, the less time he wants to give to the past.
However, Aidan has something in common with Jon’s ex that could spoil any chance they have of making a life together.
For their future, he must let go of his past.
Aidan has a huge crush on Jon, but not only is Jon his boss, albeit temporarily, he is also recovering from a bad break-up. On his final day at Jon’s publishing company, Aidan finds the courage to make his move. It results in what should be a solitary evening of mind-blowing sex before they go back to their own lives. But when a confrontation with his landlord leaves Aidan bruised, bleeding and homeless, Jon and his friends come to his aid.
Jon is smitten by Aidan, and utterly terrified. His last relationship has left him with some pretty deep emotional scars and he has no wish to get back in the game. But the more time he spends with Aidan, the less time he wants to give to the past.
However, Aidan has something in common with Jon’s ex that could spoil any chance they have of making a life together.
New Release ~ 2nd August 2013
Ten years, and he could still make my toes curl with a single kiss.
Famous actors Ben and James have been best friends and lovers since they met at drama school ten years ago. They have kept the true nature of their relationship a secret, to protect their careers.
But when they agree to help an old friend making a low-budget film, a moment of indiscretion leads to a photograph of them kissing appearing in a national newspaper.
They must now decide whether to let James’ publicist 'fix' the situation, or to finally step out of the shadows.
Famous actors Ben and James have been best friends and lovers since they met at drama school ten years ago. They have kept the true nature of their relationship a secret, to protect their careers.
But when they agree to help an old friend making a low-budget film, a moment of indiscretion leads to a photograph of them kissing appearing in a national newspaper.
They must now decide whether to let James’ publicist 'fix' the situation, or to finally step out of the shadows.
New Release ~ 10th May 2013
Hal went looking for a wild weekend, and found more wild than he could
ever have hoped for.
Hal’s world has been in a tailspin since he wrote a book exposing police
corruption. Seeking respite and distraction, he heads off for a wild weekend in
Brighton, hoping for hot guys, loud music and lots of booze. What he gets
instead is a near-naked man mountain, bruised, bleeding and suffering from
temporary memory loss.
Hal isn’t ready for the news that Luke is a werewolf, and even less prepared
for Luke’s declaration that Hal is his life mate. But he can’t seem to walk away
when Luke is obviously in trouble, and there is no denying the searing heat that
is between them.
The more time they spend together the deeper their connection becomes, until
Hal starts to wonder about the whole 'mate' thing.
However, there is a cloud of danger hanging over Luke’s head that could
destroy everything they have the potential to become…the men who abducted and
tortured Luke still have him in their sights.
ever have hoped for.
Hal’s world has been in a tailspin since he wrote a book exposing police
corruption. Seeking respite and distraction, he heads off for a wild weekend in
Brighton, hoping for hot guys, loud music and lots of booze. What he gets
instead is a near-naked man mountain, bruised, bleeding and suffering from
temporary memory loss.
Hal isn’t ready for the news that Luke is a werewolf, and even less prepared
for Luke’s declaration that Hal is his life mate. But he can’t seem to walk away
when Luke is obviously in trouble, and there is no denying the searing heat that
is between them.
The more time they spend together the deeper their connection becomes, until
Hal starts to wonder about the whole 'mate' thing.
However, there is a cloud of danger hanging over Luke’s head that could
destroy everything they have the potential to become…the men who abducted and
tortured Luke still have him in their sights.
New Release ~ 27th March 2013
After a chaotic childhood, Kit, a former street kid, found a home at Socair
House in London. The only safe place he has ever known, he has made the shelter
his world, staying on to help run the place long after he could have
left.
When asked to spend three months in Cornwall helping to run a
small medical practice, Kit is thrown into a panic at the prospect of leaving
behind everything he knows to live among strangers.
He is welcomed
warmly in Cornwall, and makes an immediate connection with Jude, one of the
doctors in the practice. However, the past holds secrets that could ruin Kit's
budding relationship with Jude, and destroy Kit's trust in everything he
believes.
House in London. The only safe place he has ever known, he has made the shelter
his world, staying on to help run the place long after he could have
left.
When asked to spend three months in Cornwall helping to run a
small medical practice, Kit is thrown into a panic at the prospect of leaving
behind everything he knows to live among strangers.
He is welcomed
warmly in Cornwall, and makes an immediate connection with Jude, one of the
doctors in the practice. However, the past holds secrets that could ruin Kit's
budding relationship with Jude, and destroy Kit's trust in everything he
believes.
New Release ~ 23rd April 2012
Nobody ever said love was easy. He’s finally found his soul mate, but if
they’re to have their happy ever after they’ll need to survive family
disapproval, tragedy and blackmail.
Damian is staring down the barrel of thirty-five with three ex-wives and
countless lovers behind him, an uncertain future ahead and a feeling that
something is missing.
A visit from his best friend Alex is just what he needs. But Alex, just
returned from a stint in Africa with an aid agency, is traumatised by his
experience, suffering flashbacks and nightmares. When he finds out what happened
to Alex, something he doesn’t quite understand shifts in Damian. It takes the
intervention of his first ex-wife to make Damian realise that not only does he
have deeper feelings for Alex, but Alex hasn’t been completely honest with him
about his own feelings.
Damian’s father is less than pleased with the new, improved relationship, and
threatens to disown Damian unless he ends it. But Damian has finally found his
path and will not be bullied by a father who has been trying to control him his
whole life. He and Alex leave together for London and a new life.
However, a family tragedy soon brings Damian home and he is faced with
another sea change. Alex is right there at his side to offer support and love,
as always, but Damian’s father’s continued interference threatens the life they
are trying to build together. He must find a way to deal with his father once
and for all.
New Release ~ 11th April 2011
Imperfect
They say the brightest lights cast the longest shadows. Zach thinks Logan’s been living in that shadow long enough, but can he convince him he deserves to stand in the light?
Detectives Zach Gibson and Logan Armstrong are partners, friends, and something more that they’ve never analysed or put a name to. But it works for them. For now. When Zach’s grandfather asks them to investigate the theft of a ring from the finger of his recently deceased friend, it opens a can of worms Logan has been struggling to keep closed for ten years. Secrets, guilt and revelations come tumbling out, and Logan is forced to finally deal with events from his past that have kept him emotionally bound and unable to move on.
They say the brightest lights cast the longest shadows. Zach thinks Logan’s been living in that shadow long enough, but can he convince him he deserves to stand in the light?
Detectives Zach Gibson and Logan Armstrong are partners, friends, and something more that they’ve never analysed or put a name to. But it works for them. For now. When Zach’s grandfather asks them to investigate the theft of a ring from the finger of his recently deceased friend, it opens a can of worms Logan has been struggling to keep closed for ten years. Secrets, guilt and revelations come tumbling out, and Logan is forced to finally deal with events from his past that have kept him emotionally bound and unable to move on.
New Release ~ 5th March 2011
In Safe Hands
Christian is the son of the President, and has a huge crush on Kinsey, the head of his security detail. When he chances on Kinsey swimming naked, Christian indulges in a little fantasy, believing himself to be hidden from view. When Kinsey lets him know that he saw everything, Christian is horrified -- until Kinsey reveals that Christian isn't the only one with fantasies.
Christian is the son of the President, and has a huge crush on Kinsey, the head of his security detail. When he chances on Kinsey swimming naked, Christian indulges in a little fantasy, believing himself to be hidden from view. When Kinsey lets him know that he saw everything, Christian is horrified -- until Kinsey reveals that Christian isn't the only one with fantasies.
New Release ~ 31st January 2011
Her bad day just got a whole lot better.
Cadence is disillusioned with her job at Veritas Magazine, and dissatisfied with her life in general. After a frustrating meeting with her editor she decides to take the rest of the day off. In the coffee shop downstairs she has a brief, but memorable encounter with a gorgeous man, and on learning that he will be attending a club on his own that night, she decides to put in an appearance. There is an instant attraction and immediate connection between Cadence and Tobias, and they spend a thrilling night together. But her life is about to get a lot more complicated—and a lot more interesting.
Cadence is disillusioned with her job at Veritas Magazine, and dissatisfied with her life in general. After a frustrating meeting with her editor she decides to take the rest of the day off. In the coffee shop downstairs she has a brief, but memorable encounter with a gorgeous man, and on learning that he will be attending a club on his own that night, she decides to put in an appearance. There is an instant attraction and immediate connection between Cadence and Tobias, and they spend a thrilling night together. But her life is about to get a lot more complicated—and a lot more interesting.
New Release ~ 15th November 2010
Aria
She would move heaven and earth for one night in his bed.
Both Aria and Grayson have their secrets to keep, secrets that make it impossible for them to be together. But their feelings for each other are too strong to be denied, so, regardless of the consequences, they give in to their desires for just one night. However, when Aria discovers Grayson’s secret, she will risk everything to give him the life he deserves, and herself the life she desperately wants.
She would move heaven and earth for one night in his bed.
Both Aria and Grayson have their secrets to keep, secrets that make it impossible for them to be together. But their feelings for each other are too strong to be denied, so, regardless of the consequences, they give in to their desires for just one night. However, when Aria discovers Grayson’s secret, she will risk everything to give him the life he deserves, and herself the life she desperately wants.
New Release ~ 13th November 2010
Waiting in the Wings
Actors Matt and Danny have been working together for six months with a touring theatre company. Before the tour even started Matt made it clear that he didn't get involved with co-workers, so Danny has spent the last six months denying his attraction to Matt. But the curtain has fallen on their final performance, and Matt invites Danny to his hotel room for a night cap and a confession.
Actors Matt and Danny have been working together for six months with a touring theatre company. Before the tour even started Matt made it clear that he didn't get involved with co-workers, so Danny has spent the last six months denying his attraction to Matt. But the curtain has fallen on their final performance, and Matt invites Danny to his hotel room for a night cap and a confession.
Torquere Press Anniversary Celebrations!!
Torquere Press Celebrates 7th Anniversary!
Seven years?! No, we can hardly believe it either. Seven years of bringing readers the best, the sexiest, the most romantic GLBT fiction. And to celebrate, we're giving away prizes -- great themed gift baskets, gift certificates for free books every day, and a scavenger hunt that will give readers a chance to collect a deck of cards that will win big - -a Nook from Barnes & Noble!
Readers will get the chance to "collect cards" by visiting each participating author's website, blog, or Facebook page. By collecting all the cards and filling in the form, players have the chance to win free books daily, a gift basket once each week, (including BDSM, werewolf and ménage themed baskets), and be entered in the grand prize drawing for the Nook.
We'll also be having random sales via our blog, GLBT Romance, Facebook, and Twitter:
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With bestselling GLBT romance authors like Chris Owen, Tory Temple, Kiernan Kelly, P.D.Singer, Sean Michael, and B.A. Tortuga, you'll have a blast playing along. Just log onto Torquere Press website http://www.torquerepress.com/contest/index.html
Check out the contest page, and start hunting!
So, ya feel lucky, dude? Let's play!
Seven years?! No, we can hardly believe it either. Seven years of bringing readers the best, the sexiest, the most romantic GLBT fiction. And to celebrate, we're giving away prizes -- great themed gift baskets, gift certificates for free books every day, and a scavenger hunt that will give readers a chance to collect a deck of cards that will win big - -a Nook from Barnes & Noble!
Readers will get the chance to "collect cards" by visiting each participating author's website, blog, or Facebook page. By collecting all the cards and filling in the form, players have the chance to win free books daily, a gift basket once each week, (including BDSM, werewolf and ménage themed baskets), and be entered in the grand prize drawing for the Nook.
We'll also be having random sales via our blog, GLBT Romance, Facebook, and Twitter:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=1182167880&ref=ts
http://twitter.com/Torquere
http://glbtromance.blogspot.com/
With bestselling GLBT romance authors like Chris Owen, Tory Temple, Kiernan Kelly, P.D.Singer, Sean Michael, and B.A. Tortuga, you'll have a blast playing along. Just log onto Torquere Press website http://www.torquerepress.com/contest/index.html
Check out the contest page, and start hunting!
So, ya feel lucky, dude? Let's play!
Re-release ~ July 3rd 2010
For Love of Laura
Grace, from the popular Sip, What the Heart Wants, and Laura are in a loving and committed long-term relationship. As Laura’s thirtieth birthday approaches, her beloved god-mother Sarah arrives to help her celebrate. Grace is nervous about meeting the other most important woman in her lover’s life, but her concerns are quickly swept aside when she realizes that they have a lot in common -- not least of all, their love of Laura.
Unfortunately, Sarah brings with her a secret that will test the strength of Grace and Laura’s relationship. Grace finds herself placed in the impossible situation of having to keep that secret from Laura. Will Laura understand that Grace acted out of love, or will the magnitude of the lie tear them apart?
Grace, from the popular Sip, What the Heart Wants, and Laura are in a loving and committed long-term relationship. As Laura’s thirtieth birthday approaches, her beloved god-mother Sarah arrives to help her celebrate. Grace is nervous about meeting the other most important woman in her lover’s life, but her concerns are quickly swept aside when she realizes that they have a lot in common -- not least of all, their love of Laura.
Unfortunately, Sarah brings with her a secret that will test the strength of Grace and Laura’s relationship. Grace finds herself placed in the impossible situation of having to keep that secret from Laura. Will Laura understand that Grace acted out of love, or will the magnitude of the lie tear them apart?
New Release ~ June 12th 2010
The Alpha Bet
In a casino at Lake Tahoe, West and Grey make a very private bet that results in West spending twenty four hours catering to Grey’s every little whim. He's always been happily vanilla, but West discovers a taste for something a touch spicier as a result of his lost wager.
Originally published in Another Fine Mess.
Originally published in Another Fine Mess.