Psions of SPIRE Series by Alex Silver

Family is what you make it. Former foster kid and abuse survivor, Elliott Sheffield, lost everything when he developed telepathy at twelve years old. He’s used to not relying on anyone. There are worse things than being lonely and alone, even for a psion who craves closeness. He has plans for his life and nothing can distract him from proving that he can succeed. That will show everyone who cast him aside. Especially his former best friend Caleb Gaetz... moreFamily is what you make it. Former foster kid and abuse survivor, Elliott Sheffield, lost everything when he developed telepathy at twelve years old. He’s used to not relying on anyone. There are worse things than being lonely and alone, even for a psion who craves closeness. He has plans for his life and nothing can distract him from proving that he can succeed. That will show everyone who cast him aside. Especially his former best friend Caleb Gaetz. Pansexual, poly, psion, Caleb is comfortable with all of those labels. Life seems easy for Caleb. He has a supportive family and a vibrant social life. The future will figure itself out. For the present he plans to enjoy his university years to the fullest extent possible. He knows his hedonistic tendencies irritate his former best friend, Elliott, to no end. He just doesn’t understand why Elliott takes Caleb’s sex life so personally. When life throws them both curve balls, they must adjust their visions for the future to one that will give them both a happily ever after, or risk their plans falling apart. Contains an open M/M relationship, mention of past abuse, and positive HIV status. less

Sometimes growing up means giving up your preconceptions. Aaron Anderson and Jake Matthews were childhood sweethearts until Aaron developed psionic abilities that turned both of their worlds upside down and tore them apart. Six years later they reconnect when Aaron returns home to work with a youth summer camp affiliated with SPIRE. Jake is at the same camp, along with his current partners, to protest the organization funding it... moreSometimes growing up means giving up your preconceptions. Aaron Anderson and Jake Matthews were childhood sweethearts until Aaron developed psionic abilities that turned both of their worlds upside down and tore them apart. Six years later they reconnect when Aaron returns home to work with a youth summer camp affiliated with SPIRE. Jake is at the same camp, along with his current partners, to protest the organization funding it. Sparks fly when the couple reunites and Aaron discovers hidden abilities that bring him to the attention of SPIRE. Aaron and Jake have every intention of seizing their second chance at love. But once more, forces outside their control are at play. And the organization Aaron believes in is at the center of events targeting vulnerable youth. This paranormal sci-fi contains M/M and an open M/M/M relationship. less

Jake Moretti is putting a new spin on bringing his boyfriend home to meet the family. When polyamorous Jake invites Aaron Anderson—his high school sweetheart and current lover—to meet his boyfriends, Caleb Gaetz and Elliott Sheffield, they all have some concerns. Jake worries that the three men won’t get along, forcing him to choose between the three men he loves. Aaron fears rejection from the two strangers who love the person who means the most to him... moreJake Moretti is putting a new spin on bringing his boyfriend home to meet the family. When polyamorous Jake invites Aaron Anderson—his high school sweetheart and current lover—to meet his boyfriends, Caleb Gaetz and Elliott Sheffield, they all have some concerns. Jake worries that the three men won’t get along, forcing him to choose between the three men he loves. Aaron fears rejection from the two strangers who love the person who means the most to him. Caleb frets over the logistics of it all. He is ready and willing to embrace Aaron as his metamour, but troubled over Elliott’s reaction. Elliott fears the changes facing his family. He resents Aaron as the catalyst of the unwelcome changes to his family unit. The one thing Elliott, Aaron and Caleb can all agree on is that they love Jake, and he loves them. But sometimes love—and relationships—are hard work. This paranormal sci-fi short story contains open M/M and M/M/M relationships and touches on issues of mental health including panic attacks and PTSD. This story takes place after the events of Bright Spark less

In the blink of an eye, everything can change. That’s what happened to Andrew James. One minute he was just an average IT guy, working for a large company. The next he was waking up in a hospital bed as a powerful psion. Learning to navigate the unfamiliar world of psions as an adult is a daunting prospect. And as Andrew’s carefully constructed life falls apart around him, the only one helping him hold the pieces together is Oscar Watkins. The anchor from Mount Hope Hospital who saved his life... moreIn the blink of an eye, everything can change. That’s what happened to Andrew James. One minute he was just an average IT guy, working for a large company. The next he was waking up in a hospital bed as a powerful psion. Learning to navigate the unfamiliar world of psions as an adult is a daunting prospect. And as Andrew’s carefully constructed life falls apart around him, the only one helping him hold the pieces together is Oscar Watkins. The anchor from Mount Hope Hospital who saved his life. Oscar has worked at Mount Hope for almost a decade. And not once has he experienced the deep connection to a patient he feels toward Andrew. While he finds his work rewarding, it’s also demanding and emotionally exhausting. When Andrew arrives in a psionic crisis, it sets off a chain of events that changes everything for Oscar. While Oscar struggles to find a balance between work and a personal life, Andrew struggles to rebuild his life. Andrew turns to SPIRE. But his new senses soon reveal that everything is not as it appears, leading him to wonder what SPIRE is hiding. This M/M romance contains themes including a verbally abusive ex, a workaholic, and a homophobic family of origin. less

This book is MM urban fantasy with psychic links. It contains mention of a past coercive relationship and alludes to dubious consent in that context. Characters from the rest of the series are mentioned, but this novella can stand alone.Anchors lie, it's in their nature.Telekinetic, Marc Overton, learned that the hard way as a teen. Five years hasn’t blunted the sharp edges of the lesson. So when Marc starts a fling with an anchor, he knows better than to get attached... moreThis book is MM urban fantasy with psychic links. It contains mention of a past coercive relationship and alludes to dubious consent in that context. Characters from the rest of the series are mentioned, but this novella can stand alone.Anchors lie, it's in their nature.Telekinetic, Marc Overton, learned that the hard way as a teen. Five years hasn’t blunted the sharp edges of the lesson. So when Marc starts a fling with an anchor, he knows better than to get attached.Zane Parker might be fuzzy on the details, but Marc has obvious baggage and clear rules for their friends with benefits arrangement. The longer their agreement lasts, the more the lines between them blur. less

When you love your work, you never work a day—when you love your work partner, life gets complicated. Finn Cooper is content to use their pyrokinesis fighting infernal forces on behalf of SPIRE. Their only problem is their lack of a psionic link to replace their little brother. And not having a dedicated anchor is taking a toll. Their struggle to control their abilities is impacting their job performance... moreWhen you love your work, you never work a day—when you love your work partner, life gets complicated. Finn Cooper is content to use their pyrokinesis fighting infernal forces on behalf of SPIRE. Their only problem is their lack of a psionic link to replace their little brother. And not having a dedicated anchor is taking a toll. Their struggle to control their abilities is impacting their job performance. And if they lose their job, that means they could lose custody of their little brother, Tim. Failure is not an option. Oliver Hawkins wants to join SPIRE. Working with other psions appeals to him. He wants a job where his trans identity won’t hold him back from his career goals. His plans hit a speed bump when he learns his psionic abilities are too weak to qualify him for fieldwork. When a chance encounter brings the two of them together, Oliver’s aura draws Finn to him. They devise a plan to solve each other’s problems by forming a link bond. As Finn’s link, Oliver can join SPIRE and in return he will stabilize Finn’s volatile aura. That way Finn can regain control of their pyrokinesis and their life. At first their solution seems perfect, but then work drama intrudes on the situation. Oliver suspects all is not as it seems with his new team and their mission. And when your work has fangs, claws, and venom, the drama can get intense. Throw in guardianship of a teenage math whiz and Finn’s life is about to get hectic. This is a queer (M/NB) sci-fi/paranormal romance featuring a trans man and an asexual non-binary person who is raising their teenage brother after they lost their parents. less

When the slightest touch triggers visions of horror, you learn not to let anyone close. After more than a decade hiding from society, Seth Albright is sheltered. His visions make it a necessary evil. After a precocious emergence as a seer when he was eight, his mother took him to live in the woods. To protect him. When he can’t take another day of isolation, Seth turns to SPIRE. There, he gets partnered with Roy Merchant as his anchor... moreWhen the slightest touch triggers visions of horror, you learn not to let anyone close. After more than a decade hiding from society, Seth Albright is sheltered. His visions make it a necessary evil. After a precocious emergence as a seer when he was eight, his mother took him to live in the woods. To protect him. When he can’t take another day of isolation, Seth turns to SPIRE. There, he gets partnered with Roy Merchant as his anchor. Enough inexperienced psions have burned Roy by using him as a stepping stone to last a lifetime. Roy has seen scandals come and go in his time with SPIRE. Seth has seen atrocities most people couldn’t imagine. But neither of them has seen anything like what’s coming for them next. This is MM urban fantasy containing some mild BDSM elements and an age gap. less

An MM psychic urban fantasy romance. Sometimes fighting back is as simple as telling your truth. Evan Winslow is a telekinetic who fell afoul of the wrong side of the law. In a society that makes it all but illegal to be a psion, he tries to keep his head down and rebuild the life a terrible accident interrupted. Enter Riley Moore, artist, nerd, hopeless romantic. Riley and Evan find themselves drawn to each other from their first meeting... moreAn MM psychic urban fantasy romance. Sometimes fighting back is as simple as telling your truth. Evan Winslow is a telekinetic who fell afoul of the wrong side of the law. In a society that makes it all but illegal to be a psion, he tries to keep his head down and rebuild the life a terrible accident interrupted. Enter Riley Moore, artist, nerd, hopeless romantic. Riley and Evan find themselves drawn to each other from their first meeting. But it takes more than infatuation to build a lasting relationship. With a past that haunts him and a court case looming, Evan's already got a full plate just trying to deal with everything life has to throw at him without adding love into the equation. Can he stand up for his rights, and for others like him, and still have room for love? This urban fantasy novella features an MM romance and is a part of the Psions of SPIRE series, but it can be read as a standalone. less

The thing about being in the public eye since birth, is that everyone thinks they know me. They don’t. They don’t know that the public smiles hide private threats to toe the family line. The pro-reg supporters who sent my father to public office hate me. To them, I’m Henry, the deviant who took away their voice. Psions don’t trust me. I’m an Anselm, and our family has done more to fight against psion rights than any other single entity. I get that... moreThe thing about being in the public eye since birth, is that everyone thinks they know me. They don’t. They don’t know that the public smiles hide private threats to toe the family line. The pro-reg supporters who sent my father to public office hate me. To them, I’m Henry, the deviant who took away their voice. Psions don’t trust me. I’m an Anselm, and our family has done more to fight against psion rights than any other single entity. I get that. I never asked for it, but I understand their distrust. Telepathy sucks when you live with people who hate what you are. If I could figure out how to leave, I would. But Father took a huge career risk in publicly embracing me as a psion, so he planned to wring every possible benefit out of my abilities. That’s where Will, my professional anchor, enters the picture. My family’s wealth pays for his services. When my telepathy proved unstable, I needed a link with an anchor to regain control. How else could I get all the dirt on Father’s rivals? For the right price, Will overlooks the name signed on his paycheck. His link keeps my telepathy stable. He changes my entire world when he invites me home to meet his long-time lover, Dana. Together they show me there’s more to life than obedience to my family’s whims. Their love might just make me brave enough to choose my own path. Except, as Father often reminds me, the Anselm family has money—I don’t. If I step out of line, then I risk losing Will and Dana. My anchor. The only people who touch me. Talk to me. Treat me like I matter. I’d do anything for them, even let them go. New Ground is a M/M/NB (genderqueer) romance with political intrigue, psychic powers, intense mental connections, light Daddy kink with a slightly spoilt boy, some chastity play, a slight age gap (7 years), and a polyamorous relationship with long-time lovers welcoming in a new third partner. There is mention of past trauma including infant loss, abusive/neglectful parents, homelessness, and nonconsensual recording of sex tapes. less