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Readers who enjoyed Upside Down by N.R. Walker & Glen Lloyd also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Felix the Watcher by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAward winning Bestselling Author Blue Saffire presents Brothers Black 5: Felix The Watch Book 5 in the Brothers Black Series I’m a P.K., a pastor’s kid. I’ve done almost everything I’ve been told since I was a little girl,—no matter how confining that has felt. I’ve hidden my dreams and desires to toe the line. So imagine the burn of being blamed for something you didn’t do... -
![Frat Wars: Master of Mayhem by Saxon James]()
Frat Wars: Master of Mayhem by Saxon James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBro big or bro home. RobbieAs social chair of Sigma Beta Psi, I’m the life of the party. It’s what I’m known for, and if it’s not fun, I’m not interested, simple as that.I’m not someone who overthinks.So when one of my brothers hooks up with a dude from another frat house, it catches me off guard when I can’t stop thinking about them … together... -
![10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love by Emmy Sanders]()
10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love by Emmy Sanders
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWingman 101: Make him fall head over heels in love. BradWhat’s a straight guy to do when he accidentally goes on a date with his brand new gym-bro? Offer to be the best wingman ever, of course! It’s foolproof.Joey needs a man? I’ll find him one.He wants someone who looks, well, kind of like me? No problem!Not into watersports? I’ve got him covered... -
![His To Hold by Serena Akeroyd]()
His To Hold by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEver hear the kid song, Jack and Beau sitting in a tree K I S S I N G?Well, she met me when I was up in a tree, but kissing her has never been an option. She isn’t the kind to fall for a daredevil.And I’m a Formula One race car driver. Adrenaline Junkie is my middle name. Taking risks and tossing my fate to the wind is what I do.Being her friend is no longer enough... -
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![Dirty Daddies 2022 Anniversary Anthology by Maren Smith, Pepper North]()
Dirty Daddies 2022 Anniversary Anthology by Maren Smith, Pepper North
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust say “Yes, Daddy”…The Daddies are back and hotter than ever with 14 brand new, hot and spicy stories from some of the biggest names in the Daddy game. No matter how you like your Daddies, this anthology is stuffed with the best of the best... -
![Motorcycles & Teddy Bears by Sammi Cee]()
Motorcycles & Teddy Bears by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. Look, I know my life doesn’t look easy. I adopted the three children I fostered, and they keep me on my toes. My house is a little lived in, they eat constantly, and someone always needs a ride somewhere. It’s amazing, stressful, and exhausting, but mostly amazing... -
![Rules to Ignore by Susan Hawke]()
Rules to Ignore by Susan Hawke
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDavey’s Revised Rule #1: A good Daddy will love his boy with all his heart. Davey Hendrickson doesn’t mind being forever single when he’s got his bestie at his side. It’s not that he wants to be single. He’s spent most of his adult life searching for his own perfect Daddy... -
![Seth by Carly Marie]()
Seth by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBe yourself because everyone else is taken. But what if that risks everything you know? Seth Johnson has worked his entire career to be remembered more for his skill than as an openly gay NHL player. Finding a boyfriend has been pushed to the back burner. As for exposing his softer side, the side that loves lace and lingerie? It’s not happening... -
![Inked in Vegas by K.M. Neuhold]()
Inked in Vegas by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSynopsis “We’re going to be married in a week. You’re going to be my husband, and we’re going to live happily ever after.” ~Madden It feels like I’ve been waiting to marry Thane my entire life. And with our big day only a week away, our friends insist on a bachelor party in Vegas. An outrageous scavenger hunt, an unexpected trip to the altar, and a wild night with an ex-boyfriend... -
![Switching Octaves by Ann Lister]()
Switching Octaves by Ann Lister
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBranson: I'm a guy who knows what he wants—whether it's a career goal or a man intriguing enough for me to give chase—once I have the prize in sight, I’m relentless in my pursuit. This has worked well for me over the years, more specifically, as the bass player of my band, Hard Core... -
![Jingle Bells & Mistletoe by Sammi Cee]()
Jingle Bells & Mistletoe by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJonathan watched all of his friends fall in love, get married, and grow their families. All he’s ever wanted is a relationship as wonderful as the one his parents have always had... -
![Wren Martin Ruins It All by Amanda DeWitt]()
Wren Martin Ruins It All by Amanda DeWitt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNow that Wren Martin is student council president (on a technicality, but hey, it counts) he’s going to fix Rapture High. His first order of business: abolish the school’s annual Valentine’s Day Dance, a drain on the school’s resources and general social nightmare—especially when you’re asexual... -
![Gay Club! by Simon James Green]()
Gay Club! by Simon James Green
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA landmark comedic novel about a group of queer teens at their worst - and ultimately their best - from one of the UK's leading writers of LGBTQ+ teen fiction. Barney's a shoo-in for his school's LGBTQ+ Society President at the club's next election. But when the vote is opened up to the entire student body, the whole school starts paying attention... -
![Grumpy Bear by Slade James]()
Grumpy Bear by Slade James
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHooking up with an employee is not on my to-do list.Making sure other men have a good time is my business, even if it means suppressing my own desires. It’s opening weekend at my clothing-optional campground, guests are starting to arrive, and I’ve got a pool party and a few hundred peoples’ vacations to save while battling Mother Nature’s tantrums... -
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![Always You: Book 6 of the Fated Hearts Series by Aimee Nicole Walker]()
Always You: Book 6 of the Fated Hearts Series by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’d often felt lost in the shadow of my older brother, Sebastian Blake. People either ran from me in fear or tried to use me to get to him. In my struggle to forge my own path, I’d taken a wrong turn a time or two, which nearly cost me my life... -
![Dear Santa by K.C. Wells]()
Dear Santa by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTen-year-old Chris’s request to see Santa again takes Dave by surprise. He’s a little old for that, surely? But Dave will do anything to put a smile on his son’s face. Except when they get there, Santa is the one to make Dave smile. He’s pretty sure there’s a gorgeous man hiding beneath that white beard. And those eyes… Not that Dave gets a chance to even say hello. Chris tells Dave to stay back... -
![Meet Me in the Blue by A.M. Johnson]()
Meet Me in the Blue by A.M. Johnson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMeet me… in the place where the sun kisses the horizon and sinks into blue shades of you and me.Meet me there… where everything was always perfect. You and me and the damp grass at dawn and the gray dirt in the late evening rain.Meet me where we were ourselves and not these two people who can’t even say I love you... -
![Stick Shift by K.M. Neuhold]()
Stick Shift by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIs it possible my straight best friend had a sudden stick shift?I made peace with my hopeless crush on my straight best friend, Journey, years ago. It helps that he’s never in the country long and our relationship consists of sporadic texts and video chats at odd hours.Now Journey is back. Back in the country, in my space, sharing my bed, and something is changing between us... -
![Painted Lace by K.M. Neuhold]()
Painted Lace by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAustin never realized he was painting his life with shades of gray, until Keaton came along and injected a rainbow of color.Keaton is a tornado of chaos and paint, which turns out to be more exciting than I ever would’ve imagined. I love my organized, predictable life...or at least I thought I did... -
![Fixing Little Red by Izaia Winter]()
Fixing Little Red by Izaia Winter
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne little mistake was all it took to land little Red in the hospital. Red never thought his weekend project of assembling his new playscape with his best friend would lead to a broken arm, a quick ride in an ambulance, and the chance meeting with the man of his dreams. It’s too bad he’s not a Daddy... -
![Live Wire by E. Davies]()
Live Wire by E. Davies
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAdam: I might be into guys. Do you have any idea how terrifying that is? I've already run halfway across the country to get away from my abusive parents, and I really want to experiment, but I can't even hook up without scaring myself away. I might look confident on the outside, but this is tearing me apart. Then my new roomie wins a trip for two to a gay resort in Hawaii... -
![Masterpiece by H.J. Welch]()
Masterpiece by H.J. Welch
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I want to trust you.” Koby Duvall always knew his place at school. Art nerds like him were just target practice for guys on the football team. NFL star Vince Russo may never have bullied him, but the two men are still nothing alike. Except when Koby is asked to create a sculpture of Russo, they find themselves stuck together... -
![Gravity: Written in the Stars Book 2 by Mia Monroe]()
Gravity: Written in the Stars Book 2 by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was only meant to be a hookup. Until he became my coworker.Only I could ruin the hottest potential hookup ever. One look at the gorgeous ginger, and I was done for. I summoned every bit of courage I had, then panicked. As is my way. I managed to put it behind me until he became my new coworker. Now, every day is a reminder of my insecurities and what might have been... -
![Wild Hart by E. Davies]()
Wild Hart by E. Davies
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEverything I want is here, in front of me. Rusty Campbell left Hart’s Bay after high school to work in the wilderness. Now he’s back home for one purpose: seaweed farming. To succeed, he’ll need to fight the tide and win over his skeptical family, once-burned by the fishing industry collapse... -
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![Maddie by Annabella Michaels]()
Maddie by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter witnessing firsthand just how dirty and underhanded a life in politics can be, Maddie Vanderhorne steps off the campaign trail to follow his passion. Starting his own event planning business is the best decision Maddie’s ever made, quickly winning over his clients with his vibrant and outgoing personality... -
![Lucky by J.D. Light]()
Lucky by J.D. Light
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCasey has always been pretty lucky in life. Great dads, great cousins, great friends… Ricki. Where Casey went, Ricki was there. Where Ricki went, Casey was there. They work together, live together and when Casey comes up with something crazy, Ricki is right there to make sure things don't blow up... -
![All the Stars by Duckie Mack]()
All the Stars by Duckie Mack
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRider doesn’t have a lot of rules when it comes to guys, but there is one- he doesn’t date, not ever. He’s content with random hookups because dating means too much. That’s reserved for the one person he knows he can never have, his best friend, Cameron.After watching his own family fall apart, Cam longs for someone who will stick it out through thick and thin... -
![In Your Hands by Louisa Masters]()
In Your Hands by Louisa Masters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Grant Davis stepped into the job of assistant director at Joy Universe, he knew he was taking on a challenge. The AD before him left a mess nobody thought could be cleaned up—but Grant loves nothing more than beating the odds. Over a year later, he’s convinced there’s something hinky going on. The solution: an independent audit... -
![To Take a Quiet Breath by Fearne Hill]()
To Take a Quiet Breath by Fearne Hill
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis isn’t a romance about chiseled, lantern-jawed college kids boasting V-cut abs. There are no marathon steamy sex sessions, not without having at least one nebulizer on standby anyway. Marcel Giresse, the thirty-six-year-old Director of Finance at the French Ministry of Justice, is happy to leave all that nonsense to his oldest friend Lucien, the sixteenth Earl of Rossingley... -
![To Catch a Fallen Leaf by Fearne Hill]()
To Catch a Fallen Leaf by Fearne Hill
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTake one shy French gardener, mix in a naughty aristocrat, add a splash of water, a dash of sunshine, and wait for love to grow.If only it were that easy.Reuben Costaud counts his blessings daily. His run-in with crime is firmly behind him. He has a wonderful job gardening on the Rossingley estate, a tiny cottage all to himself, an orphaned cat named Obélix, and a friendly bunch of workmates... -
![My Royal Showmance by Lexi Blake]()
My Royal Showmance by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake, discover The Park Avenue Promise Series...Three young women make a pact in high school—to always be friends and to one day make it big in Manhattan.My Royal ShowmanceAnika Fox knows exactly where she wants to be, and it’s not on the set of a reality TV dating show...Categorized as:
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![Tame Me by A.T. Brennan]()
Tame Me by A.T. Brennan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve never felt like I fit in. Why would that change now that I’m in college?Two years ago my best friend broke my heart and left me to pick up the pieces of my self-esteem. I swore I’d never let another person hurt me and shifted my focus to school and getting to where I want to be in the future. I have a job I enjoy, friends who understand me, and a family that loves me... -
![Chasing Fate by Mia Monroe]()
Chasing Fate by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHooking up with your friend is a totally acceptable way to pass the time until your soulmate shows up. Right?I’m on a mission - happily ever after or bust. I just know my handsome, successful, bearded prince is out there waiting for me to find him. I’ve had my cards read a million times. This is my destiny... -
![His Boy to Love by Chloe Gray]()
His Boy to Love by Chloe Gray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Santa,Please help me. I'm in love with the adorable man next door, but despite my awesome flirting powers, he doesn't notice me at all. I even sing to his dog every night before bed, but does he declare his undying love? No... -
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![Tempt Me: Tattoos and Temptation Book 5 by Mia Monroe]()
Tempt Me: Tattoos and Temptation Book 5 by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy best friend’s little brother is all grown up.Figuring out my sexuality at nearly forty years old has been a revelation, but dating hasn’t been any easier. After a failed engagement, I know what’s important to me, and I refuse to settle anymore.So when my best friend asks me if I can help his little brother settle in after being away, it sounds like a pleasant distraction... -
![Casey by Shaw Montgomery]()
Casey by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCasey knows what he wants; he’s just not always sure how to go about getting it. He knows he’ll never get Preston, the sexy man who runs Leashes & Lace, to notice him unless he’s ready to open up and step out of his comfort zone... -
![Seb's Summer by K.C. Wells]()
Seb's Summer by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSteamy summer nights with a hot older man aren’t the smooth sailing Seb expects. A mysterious older guy Seb Williams has one plan for the hot, sultry nights of his summer vacation—to get laid. What isn’t on the agenda? Running his uncle’s fishing business. Seb has no choice but to help his family. So it’s goodbye, Ogunquit’s gay bars and hook-ups... -
![The Castle by May Archer]()
The Castle by May Archer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrian Carr believes in fairy tales—princes, castles, once upon a times, happily ever afters. He's been that way since we were kids, and no matter how many times it all goes wrong, Brian's never given up hope of finding his one true love.It's beautiful. Adorable. Charming... -
![Stay by K.M. Neuhold]()
Stay by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat happens to a couple when one of them discovers a new kink that he’s not sure his partner will be into? Dear Art, I’m sure you get messages like this all the time, but I feel like I don’t even know who I am anymore. I suppose I should start from the beginning… Three weeks ago, I saw puppy play for the first time, and now I can’t stop thinking about it... -
![New Hope by Annabella Michaels]()
New Hope by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat do a city cop who’s never been with a man and an out-and-proud, small-town doctor have in common? Besides being single dads, more than they know. A year after divorcing his wife, Ford Scott leaves his job as a big city police officer and moves to the small town of New Hope, Rhode Island with his eight-year-old daughter... -
![Teddy and His Bear by Andi James, Lila Wilde]()
Teddy and His Bear by Andi James, Lila Wilde
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAt twenty-four, Teddy should be used to feeling abandoned and unwanted. After all, he’s been dealing with it most of his life. But a recent breakup takes him completely by surprise and now he’s on his own again. Nursing new and old hurts, he leans on his makeshift family and finds solace in a growing and unexpected friendship with an older man... -
![Throwing Hearts by N.R. Walker]()
Throwing Hearts by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA fun and sexy romance where the kiln isn't the only thing that's scorching hot.Leo Secombe loves his life, and he’s convinced himself he’s happy to be single. In his spare time, he keeps himself busy at a local LGBTQ centre that pairs a younger person with a community elder to help them feel included in today’s rainbow family... -
![Caulky by K.M. Neuhold]()
Caulky by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsRen is in desperate need of a rebound fling. Lucky for him, the smoking hot contractor he hired has just the tool for the job.The last thing I want is another relationship or another broken heart.All I need are my bees and the occasional hookup to scratch the itch.Okay, maybe meeting up with my hot contractor weekly is a little more than occasional... -
![Sens dessus dessous by N.R. Walker]()
Sens dessus dessous by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJordan O’Neill n’est pas très fan des étiquettes, il en a déjà bien assez comme ça. Gay, geek, rat de bibliothèque, socialement inadapté, bavard nerveux, introverti, exclu. La dernière chose dont il a besoin, c’est d’une étiquette supplémentaire. Mais lorsqu’il réalise que le label asexuel pourrait expliquer beaucoup de choses, cela retourne sa vie sens dessus dessous... -
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![Forever Man by A.J. DeWall]()
Forever Man by A.J. DeWall
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA bond forged in Catholic school, an unspoken attraction that outlasts years of separation and other relationships. Ren and Cole never acted on that thing that always bubbled beneath the surface of their friendship, not until a chance encounter in a Santa Fe bar and a song that would tip the scales forced them to confront their feelings... -
![The Geek Next Door by R. Cayden]()
The Geek Next Door by R. Cayden
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's always been there, whether I realized it or not.KaiGrowing up, Izzy was the cute, geeky guy next door.He and my twin brother were inseparable, and Izzy followed River around with hearts in his eyes.Fifteen years after I last saw him, he moves in across the street and ends up as my last-minute date to River's wedding... -
![Spiced Kisses by Charlie Novak]()
Spiced Kisses by Charlie Novak
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne broken collarbone, two stubborn men, three interfering chefs, four weeks to go, five chewed garlands, and The Pear Tree covered in snow…Ben’s Christmas Plans:1. Finish the staff schedules, get the orders done, and make sure the next month runs smoothly because December is hell.2. Break collarbone at rugby.3. Scrap all plans. Drag Ianto in to help.4... -
![Finding Finn by Charlie Novak]()
Finding Finn by Charlie Novak
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when a quiet boy with a secret falls for his best friend?Finn has always kept people at arm’s length. Being quiet and shy doesn’t get you many friends outside your family, and it’s even harder when you’re running a spicy, secret side project.But Gem might be the exception to the rule. The game designer is clever, self-deprecating, and appreciates Finn’s affection for all things nerdy... -
![Who We Were by E.M. Lindsey]()
Who We Were by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Don't leave the house, don't talk to the paparazzi, don't answer your phone unless it's me, and do not- whatever you do- attempt to post about this on social media." Life isn’t supposed to be this complicated when you’re an Oscar winner…right? So what if he has two names, and straddles the line between two worlds... -
![Wade's Workout by Daryl Banner]()
Wade's Workout by Daryl Banner
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom Amazon Bestselling Author Daryl Banner comes the second book in his SIZZLING new summer series! WADE I just asked my cocky, demanding, bodybuilder best friend to be my personal trainer. What was I thinking?? I need his help. My acting career is in a rut, since apparently talent and a pretty face can only carry you so far if you don't have a perfect ripped body...
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