Mingle

Caleb Parkin

Summary

Caleb Parkin's dark and mischievous second poetry collection Mingle stirs up the toxicities between landscapes, ecosystems and bodies, in poems bubbling over with hyper-wealth and haunted by tarnished ideals. Through creatures, compounds and chemicals, the poems probe what makes up our world's matter, and how we use it for good or ill. From gold to hydrocarbons, radioactive gardening to viral memes, the resulting mixture is a potent poetic cocktail…
Here, intimate connections and grand narratives are unsettled; we are implicated in prickly histories and weird futures and the natural world reminds us of its unruliness – as well as our own. Reflections warp in noxious ponds and voices distort and echo in uncanny landscapes. At times hyperreal and surreal, adventurous and technicolour, Mingle fizzes with the possibilities of queered language and altered states of poetic form.

Available since: 10/24/2024.

Print length: 72 pages.

Other books that might interest you

Soft Hands

Pepper Espinoza

For the first time in Jimmy Hart's life, everything is going right. He is finally on the professional golf tour, he has an incredible boyfriend, and he feels like he's part of a family instead of standing on the outside and looking in. But just because his life is perfect doesn't mean his game is perfect. Getting on the pro tour was only the first step -- now that he's there, he has to find a way to stay there and now blow it!
But things start to unravel for Jimmy just six weeks after he won his spot. One bad tournament won't ruin his career, but it is still devastating to his self-confidence. After embarrassing himself in front of a home-town crowd, Jimmy isn't sure if he belongs on the tour anymore at all, or if his reputation of being inconsistent is right and he'll never amount to anything. Fortunately, his loving boyfriend, golf legend Ray Wilson, knows exactly what Jimmy needs to put this bad day behind him.

Show book

Ice & Sweet

Charlie Novak

Falling for my crush at my ex’s Christmas wedding? Piece of cake! 
Making the cake for my ex-fake boyfriend turned best friend’s wedding the week before Christmas was easy. Carting it halfway across England in the snow was not. Especially not when a blown-out back tyre leads to me coming face to face with my long term crush for the first time in five years. 
I’ve known André since his days of boyband superstardom, but since I was supposed to be dating one of his bandmates, I was never able to act on my feelings. But now we’re both single and stuck in a hotel for the weekend with our interfering friends who seem determined to push us together. 
But maybe André and I don’t need a push. Maybe all we need is a chance to see if the spark we felt all those years ago is still there. 
After all, it is Christmas. And that means anything could happen.

Show book

Enzo

RJ Scott

He's hurt. Hunted. Barely holding on. But Enzo will kill to keep him safe. 
Enzo has already found his place at Redcars—a garage turned sanctuary for men with dangerous pasts and loyal hearts. He's built a life of purpose, surrounded by a chosen family who knows exactly what it means to survive. 
Then a bloodied, barefoot stranger collapses at their gate. 
Terrified, half-starved, and hunted for the key to millions, Robbie has nowhere left to run. But Enzo sees him. Not just the bruises or the shadows of his past—but the man underneath, all sharp edges and shattered trust. And something in Enzo refuses to let go. 
Redcars isn't just a place to hide. It's a promise. And when the past comes calling, Enzo will do whatever it takes to protect what's his. 
Enzo is a gritty MM romantic suspense featuring high stakes, found family, and an ex-con willing to cross the line for love. Expect drama, danger, "I would die for you" devotion, and the kind of love that doesn't ask permission to stay. 
Contains mature themes.

Show book

Second to None - A second chance...

Zarah Detand

Fame broke us. Now my ex is back, asking for my help with the one thing he said he'd never do...

Levi
My boy band days are behind me, heartbreak and all—world tours swapped for bedtime stories with my orphaned niece. Then Cassian Monroe, the man who broke my heart and never looked back, walks in asking me to fake a romance. I should say no—I'm done with that life. But I've never been able to resist him, even back then...

Cassian
I hid for years behind a dazzling smile, too scared to be myself. It cost me the only guy who ever saw me for me. I'm done hiding—but with the world watching, I need to soft launch my coming out with someone safe. Candid photos, dinner dates, and some fake dating before we end it and move on. The one catch: Levi has always been my weakness, and walking away from him once nearly destroyed me. Am I strong enough to do it again?

Second to None is a standalone MM rockstar romance that will make you laugh and cry. Expect a hard-won, swoony happily ever after and a few surprises along the way.

Tropes:
- Fake dating
- Second-chance MM romance
- Boy-band romance (looking at you, One Direction fans!)
- A group of lovable but meddling best friends
- Open-door spice and a HEA worth earning

What readers are saying about Second to None:

'10/10. This book had me giggling, swooning... I could not put it down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'If you are a fan of KJ Charles, Cat Sebastian, or Everina Maxwell, you should absolutely read this book!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I am utterly besotted... may be my absolute favourite that she's ever written.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Everything else I read is just a filler while I'm waiting for Zarah Detand to publish another book...' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Definitely her best yet... It's a story that resonates. Highly recommend.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of the loveliest second chance romances I've ever had the pleasure to read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I love all of Zarah's books, but this just might be my new favourite. It had all the feels... Loved it!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This was so good! Incredibly well written... I'll remember their story because it was just that good!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What a delightful second chance romance!... Zarah Detand writes stories you want to read again and again.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Show book

Whiskey and Wildfire - MM Cowboy...

Atreus Rosewood

Two cowboys. One failing ranch. A spark that could burn it all down. 
Logan I swore I’d never come back to Sagebrush. But New York broke me, and now the family ranch is the only thing I have left. It’s drowning in debt, the town is watching me fail, and I’m out of options. Then I see Dakota. He’s a Cherokee cowboy with eyes that see right through my city armor. He’s guarded, intense, and completely off-limits. I need to focus on saving my legacy. But every time we touch, the only thing I want to save is us. 
Dakota I keep my life simple. Protect the land. Honor my heritage. Guard my heart. Then Logan Baker shows up, looking lost and dangerous to my peace of mind. He wants to save the ranch, but his "investors" want to turn my culture into a sideshow. I should hate him for even thinking about selling out. I should keep my distance. But the fire between us is hotter than the Texas sun, and for the first time, I’m scared. Because I’m falling for the man who might cost me my dignity. 
Welcome to Sagebrush, Texas. Where the stakes are high, the nights are long, and redemption tastes like whiskey and wildfire. 
Whiskey and Wildfire features: 🤠 City Failure x Grumpy Protector 🔥 Forced Proximity ⚡ Cultural Heritage vs. Corporate Greed ❤️ Hurt/Comfort & Steam

Show book

Crimson

Casey Morales

Silver Medal winner in the 2024 Bookfest Awards Competition . . . 
 
 
 
Will Shaw and his friends are typical college students, enjoying dances and parties without much care for life beyond. 
 
 
 
When Thomas, a handsome Naval officer and newly arrived student, nearly stumbles into Will and his friends, Will's heart spins, though he doesn't understand why. Sparks of something new burst within, opening his eyes to possibilities he'd never dreamed. 
 
 
 
In the giddy fog of a forbidden courtship and the safety of the campus bubble, the world's troubles seem far away. Until they aren't. German tanks roll through Europe, while Japan attacks Pearl Harbor. There's no safe place left to hide. 
 
 
 
Compelled to do their part, young people enlist in record numbers. Will and his friends join the queue. But instead of a bus headed to basic training, Will is thrust into the world of shadows and secrets. 
 
 
 
Crimson is a slow-burn MM romance wrapped in a thriller, a first-in-series that sets up many grand adventures to come. Fans of James Bond, Jason Bourne, and author Tal Bauer watch out! 
 
 
 
Contains mature themes.

Show book