So, where are Drew Zachary's stories, anyway?

Ghost in the Graveyard

When DB had told Madam Yanya that he was bored with all the domestic cases he was pulling lately and he needed a change, creeping through the cemetery at midnight on Halloween, looking for a ghost who supposedly became corporeal and terrorized the, well, undead, wasn't exactly what he'd had in mind. That's exactly where DB and Jesse find themselves on Halloween, though, with Madam Yanya in tow. Can they survive the ghost in the graveyard?

Featuring the characters from Drew Zachary's Eye Spy series.

Night at the Office

Quiet nights are ideal for a security guard, but when Greg decides to look for the source of some strange noises, he discovers something out of the ordinary. Seems the regular late-night workaholic has a mighty interesting to-do list. Lucky Greg: it's his job to make sure everything is running smoothly in his section.

Slap and Tickle

Candy's a happy guy. He's the star dancer at an all-male strip club. He's got a unique act that makes the audience wild, with his tight red leather outfit and the way he spanks himself. The tips are going to let him retire early, in the style he wants to be accustomed to. Jim's a cop; he's a good cop, a good man. He just has this one little obsession: Candy Pants. Lucky for him, Candy's into him, too, and more than happy to have Jim help keep his ass nice and red for his act.

As their relationship progresses, though, Jim's having trouble accepting that Candy's hanging it all out there for everyone to see, and when a rich admirer comes along, showering Candy with expensive gifts, it has Jim seeing red. Jim and Candy seem perfect for each other, but can they work past Candy's job and Jim's obsession and make a go of it?

Canadian Shots

Set from one end of the country to the other, and points in between, the Canadian Shots explore love and lust with heat and humor.

These short stories explore the lives of men who are as diverse as the places they live in and travel to. Whether it's a new relationship between a pair of student stuck in a Montreal university library on Canada day, a playful threesome on fetish night at a gay bar in Toronto, the the deeper love of a cook and a cowboy in rural Alberta, or any of the many others, these characters and tales are sure to delight.

Do You Believe In Magic

Illusionist Theo Charm was just having a really bad night when entertainment critic Craig Boston showed up at his gig. A bad night that wasn't even his fault. So he figures he doesn't deserve the crappy review Craig gives him, not one bit. When he marches into Craig's office to give the man a piece of his mind, and the chance to see another show, he doesn't expect the critic to be drop dead gorgeous, or to be someone he wants to get to know.

Can Theo make Craig believe in a little magic between them?

Eye Spy

Private eye DB has a pretty unusual partner. Jesse's been in his office a lot longer than he has, hanging around like ghosts kinda have to. They do pretty well together, playing chess and solving cases, which Jesse figures is better than an eternity popping in and out of walls.

The new case they take seems pretty average, but it turns out to be more than they bargain for. DB and Jesse end up embroiled in a murder investigation, one that might leave an innocent man in jail if they don't get it solved. They have a lot more to learn about each other, too, but can a man and a ghost find any common ground to touch on?

"With My Little Eye" is the sequel to this one! See the bottom of the page for the link.

Eye Spy: A Compilation

Private eye DB has a pretty unusual partner. Jesse’s been in his office a lot longer than he has, hanging around like ghosts have to. They do pretty well together, playing chess and solving cases, which Jesse figures is better than an eternity popping in and out of walls.

Three different cases keep DB and Jesse jumping in this compilation. In Eye Spy, DB and Jesse end up embroiled in a murder investigation, one that might leave an innocent man in jail if they don’t get it solved. They have a lot more to learn about each other, too, but can a man and a ghost find any common ground to touch on? In My Little Eye, Jesse has the ghost of a little girl named Gwen on his mind, DB has a new informant, Yanya, who disapproves of his life with Jesse, and they have to keep a killer from striking again.

Things seem to be going well for DB and Jesse for a change and then Detective Joe Donners shows up. Donners starts pressing DB for the truth about how DB always seems to be one step ahead, and Jesse is convinced that Donners wants even more than that. Can DB solve the mystery, fob off the detective, and keep his love life, such as it is, from imploding right before his very eyes?

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The Feather Duster

Sam and Robert from the On Fire series have to shop for groceries, just like everyone else, right? Sam's a little impatient, but Robert knows just what to do to get them through the day. A date with a feather duster might just do wonders for Sam's mood. There's no way the boys are going to dust unless they have company, but will they find other, more interesting, uses for the ordinary household object? Previously published in Toy Box: Feathers.

Ferris Wheel

There's just something about a Ferris Wheel. Maybe it's the adrenaline rush from the heights. Maybe it's just the feeling of anonymity that wandering around a carnival gives. Either way, it bring people together, in this case young Lindsey and his hot stud of a one night stand, Jake.

When Jake returns year after year, meeting him after the Ferris Wheel closes down becomes tradition. Even when Lindsey has a boyfriend who wants to join in the fun. Ryan and Lindsey leave Jake sore and sated and ready for more until one year they have to bow out. They're not going to leave him hanging though, introducing him to Dave, who is just possibly the hottest guy he'll ever meet. And love. Take a chance on the midway. In Ferris Wheel, everybody wins.

Food and Books

Garett goes to the Other Shelf bookstore the same time every week. He loves the ladies who run the place, and he loves the atmosphere. He likes the scenery, too, when he meets Nathan, who's also a regular at the store, but one Garett has never met before.

After a little matchmaking from the bookstore ladies, Garett and Nathan decide to give each other a try. Garett's a cop and Nathan's a cook, so they're not sure how much they have in common, but both of them are willing to give it a go. Will they find something as enduring as the books they both love?

Freighter Flights

Will is the hot shot pilot and second in command on the Arillia, a pretty little cargo ship making runs just this side of legal. When they lose their engineer, Will goes on the hunt in spacedock for a new one. What he finds is Tab, a gruff, scarred man who can get the job done.

For Tab, the Arillia's a job, a good one at that, and if the pilot makes him growl and gnash his teeth, and want the man a little more than he'd like, well it sure beats starving. The sparks soon fly between these two and, despite their best efforts, they begin to care about each other.

If they can survive their pasts, space pirates and nearly being blasted out of space, they just might be able to survive each other.

Freighter Flights 2, Flying High

Will and Tab are back on the Arillia. This time the cargo ship belongs to Will. Everything seems to be going well, at least with the Arillia, but what about Tab and Will's relationship? Can Will give Tab the emotional commitment Tab needs to keep going?

And what happens when Tab's tweaking to the engine, throws the Arillia into a class it's not registered for and Will is hit with a huge fine that not only clears him out, but has him scrambling for partners with money? Will this spell the end of Will and Tab?

From Away

Times are tough all around and East Coast fisherman Freeman has started hauling tourists out to see the whales to supplement his fishing income. Alberta cowboy Josh knows just how bad things are -- he recently lost his father and debt ate up his inheritance. He's out to see the ocean and the whales before he goes back home and looks for any work he can find. Freeman takes Josh under his wing and makes sure the "from away" cowboy has a chance to experience everything the Maritimes have to offer, including Freeman himself. Can these two hard-working men find a way to make their own happiness work for them?

Heart Doctor

Drey Banerjee, head nurse on the cardiac floor at City Hospital, loves his job. He loves it even more when heart doctor Brady MacDonald joins the team. Brady is cute, good at his job, and also gay. Soon the two are flirting like crazy and Drey's showing Brady the ropes, the local diner, his bedroom…

Brady's got rules, though, about not dating his co-workers. Not to mention the hospital frowns on fraternization between employees who work the same floor. Where does that leave Drey and Brady when innocent flirting begins leading to much, much more? With a cast of secondary characters egging Drey and Brady on, Heart Doctor is a heartwarming and delightful tale of falling in love.

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Jericho Jones: The Adventure Begins

The first story of three, a Torquere Press Chaser series!

When Jericho Jones inherits some money from a dead relation, he decides to take off on the adventure of a lifetime. Following clues on an international scavenger hunt, Jericho goes from London to Egypt and beyond, chasing his elusive prize, despite the dangers.

When he's threatened by folks a lot less scrupulous than him, Jericho is glad he met up with Caleb, an ex-military stud who's pretty smart on his own, keeping up with the clues, and with Jericho's desires. Will they manage to keep themselves on the trail of treasure?

Jericho Jones 2: Down Under

The second story of three, a Torquere Press Chaser series!

The search is still on in this second instalment of the Jericho Jones adventure. Caleb, the big guy that Jericho is travelling with, thinks that Jericho is pretty cute, and damned smart. He's also convinced that Jericho need his protection, so he's going to stick close and make sure no one makes any bad moves.

They'll have to part ways sooner or later. Caleb and Jericho both know that. But following clues through Australia is something they can do together, and Caleb likes the other things they can do together a lot. So he'll stay with Jericho. For now.

Jericho Jones 3: The Adventure Ends

The third story of three, a Torquere Press Chaser series!

Jericho Jones knows that the amazing scavenger hunt he's been on is about to come to an end. He and Caleb, the beautiful man he met on the trail of treasure, have split up for a while, both of them knowing they need to concentrate on the clues.

When Jericho gets the chance to hook up with Caleb again, he takes it, and just in time. Dangerous men have been following Jericho, waiting for their chance to spring, and he'll need all of Caleb's help to make it through. Can Jericho and Caleb stay safe, and win the prize?

Loving the Rain: Strength

Tony thinks his day is starting off pretty bad when he has to walk to work in the pouring rain. At least until he meets Brendan in the coffee shop when he stops to dry out. They hang out to beat the rain, and making a date for dinner brightens Tony's day right up. Even the temp job he works to support his artistic habits doesn't seem so bad when he has Brendan waiting for him.

Brendan likes Tony a lot, even more so when he finds out that Tony uses recycled materials for his art. Brendan works for an environmental organization that might just be interested in Tony's work, but Brendan's ideas about what else to do with Tony are a lot more personal. Will they find a love together that will teach Tony to love the rain??

Maze and Moon

Baz decides to participate in the county's Halloween festival by joining the masses at the huge corn maze out in the middle of nowhere. He's having fun until he realizes that it's gotten dark, he's alone, and he's hopelessly lost. It's the perfect time for him to remember the local legend about ghost Ethan, who's to haunt these parts. Ethan supposedly got lost in a corn maze one year and died before he found the exit. Will the ghostly figure Baz sees be his rescue, or his doom?

Nice: Joys of the Season, An On Fire Christmas

Robert and Sam are preparing for Christmas, each in his own way, both looking forward to Christmas morning. All Robert has to do to get there is survive Sam, Sam's impromptu Christmas party for the students in his class, and the fact that the gift carefully ordered for Sam still hasn't shown up. Sam is full of irrepressible Christmas cheer and an insatiable appetite for his favorite fireman, thrilled to be celebrating Christmas with his husband. However, Robert still finds ways to surprise and excite Sam, reminding him that he has the best gift anyone could get, every single day.

On Fire

Robert and Sam meet at a Canada Day fundraiser for a local firehouse, and man do the sparks fly. Sam is a college kid, only a year over legal. Robert is a studly thirty-something fireman. They come together and make a blaze that's hard to put out.

There's a lot of living between nineteen and thirty-something, though, and Sam and Robert find they have a lot to work out. Can they keep fanning the flames of their romance, or will family and friends, and their different places in life, throw a wet blanket over their love?

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On Fire 2 : Still Burning

Robert and Sam are back in this sequel to On Fire! Fire Chief Robert is completely unaware that Sam is having trouble with the residents of their small Canadian town. He doesn't hear any of the barbs that come Sam's way about them living together in an openly gay relationship.

Much younger and not as well-loved by the whole town, Sam feels pretty much like an outsider, and things get rougher for him when Robert has an accident on the job. Sam finds out that some folks would prefer to see him gone, and some feel like he's not such a great influence on his third grade students.

When Robert finds out about Sam's troubles, he sets out to put things right, working toward finding Sam the acceptance he so desperately craves, both in the community and in their own home. Can Robert make Sam understand how much he cares? Can Sam handle the new demands placed on his life by Robert's new commitment?

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Once Upon a Veterinarian

Ben has a good life. Partner in a thriving veterinarian clinic with his best friend Stacey, he has a great dog, a favorite Chinese take-out place and a great DVD collection. The only thing he doesn't have is a special someone to share his life with. When Ben has a number of poisoned animals come through his clinic, he call in the police, suspecting that these aren't random tragedies, but deliberate killings.

Enter Constable Tim Geary. Dog and cat poisonings are fairly low on the priority list, but Tim decides to look into them. The attraction between Tim and Ben is immediate and soon Chinese food and more is on the menu. Life has a way of trying to keep the boys apart, though. Can they find a way to overcome their busy lives and be together?

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Painted House

Location scout Gabriel Nash finds himself looking for a beach house in Nova Scotia, hoping to find something perfect for the new movie he's working on. When he sees Marc's house, he knows it's just right, but painter and loner Marc doesn't want to deal with all the people a movie shoot would bring into his home.

Marc wouldn't mind having Gabriel around, though. In fact, he finds Gabriel inspiring, making him the subject of his paintings while Gabriel works to find another house. The two of them get to know each other well, much to Marc's agent's dismay. She thinks Gabriel is just using Marc, but changes her tune when Gabriel offers to take Marc to LA with him.

The problem is that Marc hates LA and everything it stands for. He hates the crowds of people and the spotlight of gallery showings. He can't be a part of Gabriel's world, and he needs to go back to his house, where he can see the sea and find peace.

Can Gabriel give up on his dream to move Marc to California and find a way for them to be together in Marc's perfect house on the beach?

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Playing the Market

Lyle's a workaholic. The only thing he indulges in aside from making money is exercising and sleeping. Then he meets Rupe.

Rupe is the exact opposite of Lyle, working construction jobs during the summer and saving the money so he can hang out, ride his bike and just plain enjoy life the rest of the year.

For two men who are so different, they get along like a house on fire. But can it last? Do they even want it to? What are they willing to give up to keep seeing each other?

Skin Deep

In a world where extrasensory talent is acknowledged but not trusted, it's not easy to be Razzi, a young man with an "extra". Especially when someone in the complex where he lives fingers him for a crime he didn't commit.

Dannen Garniner is the Protector sent to investigate him, and he's fascinated by Razzi in spite of himself. Who wouldn't be fascinated by a kid who can change his appearance at will? But it goes deeper than that, as they soon find out. Can Dannen and Razzi both face their fears about their abilities, and about letting someone else get close?

Something Green

The boys from Eye Spy and My Little Eye are back in this third installment about the private eye and the ghost!

Things seem to be going well for DB and Jesse for a change and then Detective Joe Donners shows up. Donners starts pressing DB for the truth about how DB always seems to be one step ahead. Compounding this is Jesse's belief that Donners wants to be more than just friends with DB.

So when Madame Yanya calls, needing DB and Jesse's services to deal with a ghost who just won't leave her alone, DB figures it's all in a strange day's work. Can DB solve the mystery, fob off the detective, and keep his love life, such as it is, from imploding right before his very eyes?

Transforming Hades

Scientist Caspian Trueway is excited about his first job with TerraFCorp, figuring out where to drill for water on TF-21, nicknamed Hades for its rough terrain. When he gets there he meets Robin, an old hand at terraforming who takes Caspian under his wing.

They find out they have more in common than their jobs, and they're just settling in when a saboteur starts wreaking havoc with their water supplies and equipment. When the attacks start spilling over to the people, they realize things are getting out of hand. Together they work to find the saboteur, but can their new relationship take the strain?

With My Little Eye

Private Eye DB and his ghost partner Jesse from Eye Spy are back, and Jesse is dealing with Gwen, the ghost of a little girl. The problem with dealing with ghosts is that they can't pay, and that they make the police a little crazy. So when DB's new informant, the medium Yanya has a fit about the cops, and DB and Jesse's love life, DB knows this case is going to be nothing but trouble.

DB and Jesse have their own problems to deal with, but they also have to figure out who killed Gwen, and try to keep the killer from harming anyone else. Can they solve the case and try to find a way for a man and a ghost to have a life together?