A story in the Kaire Universe
The Peacekeeper clan is not like the others. They hold a secret that is passed down through the ages. For them it is about maintaining the peace and balance between clans. Now that has extended to all races and includes enforcing laws. Two men are caught trying to assassinate the emperor's voice and the leader of the clans heir. A young peacekeeper saves them and is rewarded but now he must show his new mates the secret his clans keeps.
Pam wasn't in the habit of picking up random guys, but she decided this one was an exception to the rule. Small towns don't offer a lot of options for romance, without commitment. She was only after a bit of relief, she wasn't looking for love.
Kathryn Gray didn't care what kind of rumors the other women in the office were speading about her friend Yolanda being a lesbian. After all, they were just rumors, or were they?
A widower has about given up on finding a new partner when the Goth called Lilac turns up on his doorstep... The path of love is not smooth; some tears are involved, too.
Lenny rescues Mae, a young Asian-American woman, from a sticky situation. They become friends and begin to fall in love. Mae reveals to him that she is trans-gender and about to undergo confirmation surgery. This causes Len to re-evaluate his feelings for her as well as his own sexuality.