Love Has No Boundaries Anthology Volume 7

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Love Has No Boundaries

An M/M Romance Collection

Introduction

The stories you are about to read celebrate love, sex and romance between men. They are a product of the Love Has No Boundaries promotion sponsored by the Goodreads M/M Romance Group and these anthologies are published as a gift to you.

What Is Love Has No Boundaries?

The Goodreads M/M Romance Group invited members to choose a photo and pen a letter asking for a short M/M romance story inspired by the image; authors from the group were encouraged to select a letter and write an original tale. The result was an outpouring of creativity that shone a spotlight on the special bond between M/M romance writers and the people who love what they produce.

Nearly 190 stories were submitted and have now been published as a twelve volume set with two additional bonus volumes, titled Love Has No Boundaries ; this edition is Volume 7.

Written descriptions of the images that inspired these stories are provided along with the original request letters. If youd like to view the photos, please feel free to join the Goodreads M/M Romance Group and visit the discussion section: Love Has No Boundaries .

Whether you are an avid M/M romance reader or new to the genre, you are in for a delicious treat.

Words of Caution

The stories in this collection may contain sexually explicit content and are intended for adult readers. They may also contain content that is disagreeable or distressing to some readers. The M/M Romance Group strongly recommends that each reader review the General Information section before each story for story tags as well as for content warnings.

These stories are a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are the products of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

Dedication

As you can imagine, coordinating nearly 190 authors, proofing their work and publishing it both online and in eprint involved hundreds of hours of volunteer work. Nearly two dozen members chipped-in to help; the M/M Romance Group would like to extend a special thanks to the volunteers of the event team for their unwavering commitment and enthusiasm.

Ebook Layout and Navigation

This ebook can be navigated through the Table of Contents which lists the authors, their story title and its overall genre or theme. Any time you see the words , you can click on the link and be transported back to the TOC.

The story titles link back to the original posts in Goodreads M/M Romance group. The author names also link back to their Goodreads author profiles.

The written description that inspired each story, along with the letter that inspired the tale is provided. If you would like to see the actual photo, you can view them at: www.goodreads.com/group/show/20149-m-m-romance.

Enjoy.

This ebook is distributed free by the M/M Romance Group and should not be offered for sale. Each story appears courtesy of its respective author and should not be reproduced without express written consent from the author.

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M/M Romance Group Publication 2013

APARTMENT 1209

By Elizabeth Lister

A muscular masked man, naked except for multiple leather harnesses and leather jock, sits clutching his crotch and placing his middle finger seductively on his tongue as he stares challengingly at the camera.

Dear Author,

I am working three jobs to make ends meet, going to college at night and have not had any time for fun. I live one lonely boring life.

My neighbor across the hall has been watching me for some time without my knowledge. He thinks Im overworked and need some time to relax with him.

Somehow his version of de-stressing is this:

[PROMPT PHOTO See photo description]

And calling him Daddy.

Please write my story about how I ended up being his boy.

Thanks! ;P

PS A HEA most definitely!

Sincerely,

SheReadsALot

Genre: contemporary

Tags: college, BDSM, fetish toys, first time, age gap, soul mates or bonded

Word count: 12,130

APARTMENT 1209

By Elizabeth Lister

1209

The brass numbers stared back at me from the door to his apartment, down the hall from mine. Id already been inside, about a week ago. Hed helped me out in an awkward situation and wed shared a coffee.

Only now I knew. I knew who he was and what he did. Im pretty sure I knew what he wanted with me.

I raised my hand very slowly and knocked three times, trying to quell the panic that began to rise. I wanted this. I wanted this so bad and I wouldnt let fear derail me. Not this time.

****

One week earlier

Where the hell were my keys?

I groped in my pocket frantically for them, not believing they werent there. They were always there. I needed them to get into the building, out of this cold night. I checked the other pocket, to no avail. I put down my messenger bag and went through every nook and crevice. Nothing.

What the hell did I do with them?

Standing up slowly, my mind whirled over the possibilities. Maybe Id dropped them in the parking lot when Id left this morning. I did a quick sweep of the lot, not seeing anything. They could be anywhere between here and the bus station.

They could have fallen from my pocket at any point during the day at my morning call centre job, the restaurant this afternoon, or at school, from where Id just returned. Did I drop them when I took the dogs out at lunchtime? God only knew.

I heard footsteps behind me.

Having some trouble?

I turned to see an attractive older man with a smile that made my eyes widen and cock twitch. I liked his face. He was tall, so I had to look up slightly, which I also found pleasant.

I cant find my keys, I muttered, blushing with embarrassment. This was so humiliating. What was I, sixteen?

Ive seen you before. In fact, I think you live down the hall from me, he said casually, fishing his own keys from his pocket. He kept his gaze on mine as he reached past me, inserting his key in the door. Excuse me.

I seemed locked in place. For a moment, we stared at each other as some silent communication passed between us. We recognized each other in more ways than just acknowledging another tenant. In those few seconds, it became obvious that we knew seemingly private things about each other. My gaydar went off like gangbusters and I felt his interest in me as if hed spoken it. Or perhaps that was wishful thinking? Out of my peripheral vision I saw someone approaching, which ended the moment. I stepped aside.

The older man pushed the door open and beckoned me to follow.

I did, without question. I really wanted to know his name.

Thank you. I dont know what I did with them, I said lamely. I cant get into my apartment.

Well, I can feed you and give you a cup of coffee while you figure out what to do, he said, holding out his hand. Ryan Holloway. Im in 1209.