*A Rational Man: Having multiple boyfriends sounded like a great idea in the beginning–and the reality of it for Owen was even better. Includes positive portrayals of sex work.) In the end, Henry is ready to give Logan exactly what he’s looking for–but he’s going to make Logan wait until he’s begging for it.

But there’s something about Henry that Logan can’t quite turn away.

When the rude kid that shows up on Logan’s doorstep is nothing like what he asked for, he’s ready to pay the escort and say goodbye before he regrets the entire situation. Wyatt has assured him that Eric’s escorts are the best, but even then–a call boy? Really? *Bets Are Off: Maybe it’s a lapse in logic or maybe it’s desperation that leads Logan to this spot. (A sweet, funny enemies-to-lovers story.) Josh may not be the man Barrett pictured, but when they finally meet on new terms, he’s certain he can make it up to Barrett with a little two-handed fortissimo action.

When Barrett finally discovers the identity of his piano-playing crush, he’s horrified to find that it’s Josh: the rude neighbor that stole his mail and insulted him. It comes with great views, an ideal location, and a neighbor upstairs who plays the piano so beautifully that Barrett finds himself falling for the guy, sight unseen. *The Duet: Barrett is unlucky in love, but at least he has his beautiful condo. (Includes light BDSM and some verbal humiliation.) Once Chester has the young shoplifter bent over his desk, he decides it’s time to give Trent a punishment he’ll remember–and one they’ll both enjoy. When Chester begrudgingly busts the smug kid trying to walk through the front doors of the store with an ambitious score, Trent proposes an alternative to turning him in. *Red Handed: Habitual shoplifter Trent is no stranger to law enforcement, but he’s never seen a rent-a-cop quite like Chester. (May-December established relationship with edging and restraints. *Bet Your Ass: When Rich dares Jonah to chug a bottle of hot sauce in a grocery store parking lot, Jonah knows there’s only one thing that will make it worth it: the chance to tie up and top his older boyfriend. With a vast array of themes, from endearing enemies-to-lovers to scorching hot daddy kink, Steam has something to offer every reader! Two stories, “A Rational Man” and “An Honest Mistake,” are brand new and won’t be available anywhere but in the pages of Steam. Diverse, emotionally charged, and deliciously bite-sized…įans of Kay Simone will love Steam, a 60k collection of six standalone gay love stories with searingly sexy payoffs and happy endings.

The Aftermath by Kay Simone