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Four collections, with fantasies for every taste.

In Built for Pleasure, bestselling author Neil S. Plakcy delivers a bold and irresistible collection of gay erotic stories celebrating desire in all its raw, rugged, and addictive forms.

Whether it’s the intensity of a tough guy who knows exactly what he wants, the temptation of a sun-drenched surfer with a body built by the waves, or the unrestrained heat of a college hunk discovering just how far he’s willing to go, these stories follow men driven by need, chemistry, and the electric pull of other men.

Inside, you’ll find:

Tough Guy Erotica — Grit, muscle, dominance, and explosive release

Hot Steamy Shorts — Quick, dirty, and unforgettable encounters

Mr. Surfer — Beachside heat and board-short fantasies

Pledge Class — Campus tension, risky desire, and seductive initiation

From slow-burn seduction to all-out intensity, this anthology offers alpha energy, first-time thrills, surfer lust, college fantasies, and M/M heat in equal measure—all written with Plakcy’s signature blend of heart-pounding eroticism and character-driven storytelling.

For readers who crave:

✔ muscular men

✔ surfer boys & beach heat

✔ frat house exploration

✔ rugged encounters

✔ confident, sexy M/M storytelling

Whether you read one story at a time or devour them all in a single breathless night, Built for Pleasure is a potent mix of lust, discovery, and the unforgettable thrill of men who want men.

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Tropes: international intrigue, forbidden desire, political danger, found family

At a glittering London soirée, Lord John Seales is captivated by Raoul Desjardins, a charming French diplomat. Their connection sparks a love as perilous as the rising tensions between Britain and France. When a dangerous conspiracy unfolds, Magnus and Toby return to help—but will it be enough to save John and Raoul’s fragile relationship?

Two wounded men discover true love and a found family in Victorian England

In the opulent courts of Victorian England, John Seales, Lord Therkenwell, is a man of wealth and privilege, expected to marry a woman of his own social standing and produce an heir. But when he meets dashing French diplomat Raoul Desjardins at a soirée arranged by a politically-connected gay couple, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the man despite the risks of their forbidden love.

John and Raoul struggle to keep their feelings for each other hidden while becoming ensnared in a web of international intrigue that threatens to ruin their careers and endanger their lives. As they navigate the dangerous political landscape of the time, they must also confront their own demons and make a choice: follow the expectations of society or follow their hearts. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous era, \"The Lord and the Frenchman\" is a passionate and romantic tale of love that knows no bounds.

Can Toby Marsh and Lord Magnus Dawson, heroes of The Gentleman and the Spy, rescue John and Raoul from their predicament? Or is their love affair destined to founder on the shoals of British-French competition for African empire?

\"Plakcy crafts a story rich in historical detail and full of charming and engaging characters. The romantic tension between John and Raoul was as exciting as the political intrigue of exploration and espionage between Britain and France. The Lord and the Frenchman is a must-read for Historical Fiction fans!\" - Merry Farmer, USA Today Bestselling author of The Brotherhood series.

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When a marriage hangs in the balance, sometimes the greatest race is finding your way back to each other.

After twenty-five years together, Jeffrey and Ray's marriage is crumbling. Ray's affair has shattered their trust, and both men are questioning whether their relationship is worth saving. In a desperate attempt to reconnect—or find closure—they apply for The Big Race, a reality TV competition that sends couples racing around the world for a million-dollar prize.

From the tropical heat of Panama to the snow-capped peaks of the French Alps, from Thailand's bustling markets to Venezuela's treacherous jungles, Jeffrey and Ray must navigate not only physical challenges but the emotional minefield of their broken relationship. With cameras capturing their every move, they're forced to confront the patterns that drove them apart while rediscovering what brought them together in the first place.

As they face bungee jumps, cultural challenges, and elimination pressure, Jeffrey—the cautious computer programmer—must learn to take leaps of faith, while Ray—the competitive former athlete—discovers that some victories can't be won through sheer determination. Together, they'll test whether their partnership can survive monkey attacks, mountain climbs, and the ultimate challenge: learning to trust each other again.

A heartfelt story of love, forgiveness, and second chances, The Big Race reminds us that the most important finish line isn't always the one you can see—it's the one you cross together.

Perfect for fans of relationship fiction, LGBTQ+ romance, and anyone who believes that love is worth fighting for.

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Four collections, with fantasies for every taste.

In Built for Pleasure, bestselling author Neil S. Plakcy delivers a bold and irresistible collection of gay erotic stories celebrating desire in all its raw, rugged, and addictive forms.

Inside, you’ll find:

Tough Guy Erotica — Grit, muscle, dominance, and explosive release

Hot Steamy Shorts — Quick, dirty, and unforgettable encounters

Mr. Surfer — Beachside heat and board-short fantasies

Pledge Class — Campus tension, risky desire, and seductive initiation

For readers who crave:

✔ muscular men

✔ surfer boys & beach heat

✔ frat house exploration

✔ rugged encounters

✔ confident, sexy M/M storytelling

Whether you read one story at a time or devour them all in a single breathless night, Built for Pleasure is a potent mix of lust, discovery, and the unforgettable thrill of men who want men.

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Barrister’s clerk Silas Warner has been a sexual butterfly, flitting from man to man in Victorian London. Until he meets boxer Ezra Curiel, who delivers a knockout punch to Silas’s heart.

But can love thrive between two men with such different backgrounds—a poor clerk from the English countryside and a French-born pugilist who has achieved fame and fortune as the Hammering Hebrew?

Their romance is tested when Ezra is arrested for murder. But Silas and his friends know Ezra must be innocent, because he was in their presence at a soirée at Ormond Yard as the murder was committed.

Can Silas gather the talents of the men of Ormond Yard to prove Ezra’s innocence? Or in the process will they ruin his reputation, and subject him and Silas to prison for sodomy?

Saving the Boxer is a tale of two wounded men finding each other and fighting for their true love match in a restrictive society. It is a 65,000-word story of found family, the warmth of accepting strays, and triumph over adversaries. Third in the Ormond Yard series of historical romances, it can easily be read as a standalone.

Tropes: opposites attract, protective romance, wrongfully accused hero, found family

Silas Warner, a barrister’s flirtatious clerk, never expects his heart to be captured by Ezra Curiel, a Jewish prizefighter known as the Hammering Hebrew. But when Ezra is framed for murder, only the men of Ormond Yard can uncover the truth. Their investigation risks everything—Ezra’s life, Silas’s freedom, and the future they desperately want together.

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The Gentleman and the Spy

Tropes: class difference, upstairs/downstairs, lord/valet, forced proximity, Victorian stigma

When Lord Magnus Dawson, a duke’s overlooked third son, crosses paths with Toby Marsh, a brilliant but impoverished tutor, the two are drawn into a world of espionage and unexpected passion. Can love flourish between men divided by class—and threatened by the shadows of Victorian society?

Can a lord and valet find love together in Victorian England?

I'm a huge fan of British historical gay romance, like that written by K.J. Charles, Merry Farmer, and Cat Sebastian, among others. When I decided to try my hand at one, I wanted to focus on the Victorian era—specifically December, 1872. I can’t say exactly why. But I read a lot of Victorian literature in college and graduate school, so I felt familiar with the era.

I began by with research on the common tropes. Inheritance is a big one, because many of the grand estates were entailed—they were often tied to a title, and the property could only be inherited by the holder of the title. Younger sons were left to find their own way in the world once their father died. Class differences were also big, and the idea of an upstairs/downstairs romance was frowned upon. I set out to incorporate those tropes into an MM romance.

Lord Magnus Dawson is the third son of a duke. His oldest brother will inherit, while the second son has been set up with a tea plantation in in Ceylon. Magnus’s father bought him a military commission, but when the Duke became ill, Magnus sold his commission to look after his dying dad. The book begins with the Duke’s death, and Magnus realizing he will soon be cut off and needs to find a way to make a living.

One of the ways a young man could succeed back then was by education, and Toby Marsh’s father, a wealthy manufacturer, sends him to King’s College and then to Cambridge. Unfortunately, the senior Marsh dies before Toby can finish his degree, and he’s forced to serve as a valet slash tutor to his wealthy dissolute roommate. When the book opens, he’s struggling to make a living as a freelance tutor in Cambridge. Then an unusual summons arrives, which will put him in close quarters with Magnus.

Love blossoms between them—but can it survive against the stigmas of the Victorian era? One of my beta readers wrote, “I was completely taken with Magnus and Toby and their personal back stories.” I hope you will be, too! \"

Found family warmth—the men of Ormond Yard defend their own

Standalone plots with cross-book character support

Beloved tropes: class difference, forced proximity, redemption, wrongfully accused hero, hurt/comfort, opposites attract, and more

Discover Victorian London’s most compelling queer romances—where courage, loyalty, and love defy the strict codes of the age.

If you crave lush historical detail, forbidden MM romance, and heroes who fight for their happily-ever-afters, the Ormond Yard series belongs on your shelf.

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In Victorian London, Reed Lydney's carefully constructed life has fallen apart. Dismissed from the Foreign Office for an indiscretion, he now lives with his sister Cadence, whose husband's recent suicide has left her nearly bankrupt. When Reed encounters Israel Kupersmit, a Jewish scholar fallen on hard times, their immediate connection goes beyond their shared love of poetry. Together they uncover a web of espionage, blackmail, and murder that threatens the British Empire's interests in The Great Game against Russia. As they race to expose a dangerous conspiracy, Reed and Israel must navigate their growing feelings for each other while staying one step ahead of a Russian spymaster who will stop at nothing to protect his secrets. The fourth installment in the acclaimed Ormond Yard series delivers a gripping tale of forbidden love, international intrigue, and the courage to forge a future together against all odds.

The Lord's Gambit is another tale of two wounded men finding each other and fighting for their true love match in a restrictive society. Fourth in the Ormond Yard series of historical romances, it can easily be read as a standalone.

Tropes: redemption arc, scholar/official pairing, espionage thriller, Great Game politics

Dismissed from the Foreign Office in disgrace, Reed Lydney struggles to rebuild his life—until he meets Israel Kupersmit, a brilliant but destitute Jewish scholar. Their bond pulls them into a deadly conspiracy tied to the Great Game between Britain and Russia. As danger closes in, Reed and Israel must choose between secrecy…and a love that could destroy them both.

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