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Priest by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m lonely, but am I ready to move on?I’ve been Ankh’s Old Man for as long as Hell’s Ankhor has existed. But Ankh’s been dead for two years, and I need to live my life for me. I love the guys of HAC, but no one’s keeping me warm at night. No one except Mal, and that’s only in my dreams.He doesn’t do long term, and he’s one of my oldest friends... -
![Censored Soul by Anne Malcom]()
Censored Soul by Anne Malcom
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI give myself to strangers. When I'm on stage, and when I'm off it. Whether it's throngs of screaming fans or just one man, it's always outsiders. People who don't know me. Not the real me. It's easier, because then it's not so obvious that there is no real me. Just layers of lies. Then I'm peeled back to the nerve. Showing the world my ugly. Everyone sees me for what I am... -
![Refrain by Anne Mercier]()
Refrain by Anne Mercier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs a child, I trusted no one. Then I found my best friends. They gave me a family and saved me from a life of abuse that still has me messed up. Then one of those best friends captured my heart. Lincoln, tough yet tender, a walking contradiction. He loves me too—flaws and all. He’s the most patient man on the earth and understands my PTSD... -
![Messy Ink by Ali Lyda]()
Messy Ink by Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDane Chris is a great doctor, but he can’t heal me… I learned to look out for myself on the streets and in juvie. I’ve cleaned up my act, but it doesn’t mean that I’m about to start trusting a guy to stick around. Especially not a clean cut doctor like Chris. No wonder I ended things between us the first time around. I’m sure it’s for the best... -
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![MAXWELL 2: Trial By Fire by C.J. Bishop]()
MAXWELL 2: Trial By Fire by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMAXWELL, Part 2 As the trial becomes an emotional battle ground – within the courtroom and without – Max struggles to maintain his resolve to resist his heart. But as it becomes more and more evident that Horatio’s heartbreak over losing Max isn’t healing, but in fact growing worse, Max begins to question the choices he made so long ago... -
![Jem and Tean: Guys Gone Wild by Gregory Ashe]()
Jem and Tean: Guys Gone Wild by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJem and Tean: Guys Gone Wild is a collection of short stories. It includes the following:“First Dates”A prequel to The Lamb and the Lion books, this short story shows Jem and Tean as they are set up on blind dates—with disastrous results.“Cheap Seats”Jem and Tean go to the movies. Jem insists it’s an epic bromance date. Tean insists they’re just casual acquaintances... -
![Shipping Our Loves by Sammi Cee]()
Shipping Our Loves by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDavis ~ Life hasn’t been the same since Conrad and I lost our boyfriend Eric in a tragic accident. We’ve started looking for a third again, but the men we’ve met are wanting a one-time experience. It’s all just fun to them, but this is our lifestyle, and we want another man to love. Conrad ~ I’m missing our man more than words can say, but that isn’t the only problem... -
![Looking At Forever by Ann Lister]()
Looking At Forever by Ann Lister
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMick Wheland, Ivory Tower's bad-boy guitarist, has recently realized two important things about himself. He prefers sex with men over women, and the idea of a committed relationship doesn't scare him as much as it once did. He's seen the positive effects of love from watching his band-mates find life partners, and now he's thinking he might be ready for the same himself... -
![Handmade Holidays by 'Nathan Burgoine]()
Handmade Holidays by 'Nathan Burgoine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt nineteen, Nick is alone for the holidays and facing reality: this is how it will be from now on. Refusing to give up completely, Nick buys a Christmas tree, and then realizes he has no ornaments. A bare tree and an empty apartment aren’t a great start, but a visit from his friend Haruto is just the ticket to get him through this first, worst, Christmas... -
![Billion Dollar Sugar Baby by E.M. Denning]()
Billion Dollar Sugar Baby by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBachelor. Billionaire. Unlucky in love. Alex Schaffer is tired of rich playboys with ulterior motives.Broke. Tired. Trying to get by. Wren Collins just wants to look after his found family.Wren's life is about to go from rags to riches when Alex decides he wants Wren all to himself, and he's willing to pay any price... -
![Blooming by Sean Ashcroft]()
Blooming by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsInstagram crush. Instant fling.The last thing amateur food photographer Milo expects to find in the sleepy town of Otter Bay is the cute boy he’s been crushing on from Instagram. He’s in town to help his pregnant sister, not to look for a fling, but his best friend is right—it’s been so long since he got laid that they’ll be reissuing his v-card any day now... -
![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... -
![A Little Christmas: Terrence by J.P. Sayle]()
A Little Christmas: Terrence by J.P. Sayle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTerrence only wants one gift for Christmas: Warner. The discovery of Terrence’s secret leaves him vulnerable when his father goes missing in action. Ill-equipped to deal with the fall-out, Terrence’s world comes crashing down on him. Then Warner steps in to help. Warner secretly craves to reveal what he hides beneath the tough exterior to Terrence after stumbling over the secret the boy hides... -
![Free to Rejoice by Tracey Jerald]()
Free to Rejoice by Tracey Jerald
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDr. Jason Ross has an unprecedented week off during the holiday season to spend with his husband and family. Anticipating his greatest challenge will be keeping his husband's gift buying under control, he's excited for the week ahead.But life doesn't take a vacation even when doctors want to.Reality destroys Jason's yuletide cheer leaving him as twisted as some of his family's holiday traditions... -
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![Sheets by Sareyen]()
Sheets by Sareyen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[BxB] Waking up next to someone after having a little too much to drink was no new, riveting story in this day and age. Waking up next to another boy, when you were also a boy, was a little more interesting, but still nothing to write home about. But waking up in Nico Beckett's sheets?To Wesley, it was a nightmare come to life... -
![Gin & Sin by Mia Monroe]()
Gin & Sin by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHelping him explore his attraction to men was supposed to be no strings fun, not turn me into a whipped puppy dog, but here we are. The college twink scene is wearing on me. Sure, it works out for a no-commitment guy like myself, but the constant drama and faceless rotation of pretty boys in and out of my bed isn’t as exciting as it once was... -
![Let’s Bi Curious by Romeo Alexander]()
Let’s Bi Curious by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDalton: It was just a kiss! I didn’t mean anything by it. We’ve always been close, but I’ve barely shown an interest in anyone, and Zane’s only ever chased women. We know what’s what and where we belong. Zane was the one who said we should do it again…just to check…and wow! Now everything’s changing, and it’s great…but it’s terrifying... -
![Finding Their Balance by M.Q. Barber]()
Finding Their Balance by M.Q. Barber
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree’s the naughtiest kind of crowd. Getting to the one-year mark is hard enough in a relationship between two lovers. For three, just getting through the day can be half the battle. Between Alice’s headstrong insistence on pushing her sexual limits and Jay’s need to confront an abusive former lover, Henry has his hands full keeping both his partners safe and happy... -
![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... -
![Fancy Free by Mia Monroe]()
Fancy Free by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe last thing I need is a curious straight guy sniffing around me. So why is he so hard to resist?My life is everything I ever wanted - by design. Being one of the nation’s most sought after wedding planners has led to a life of traveling to glamorous locations, bumping elbows with the rich and famous, and sampling every handsome hunk the world has to offer... -
![Operation Makeover by D.J. Jamison]()
Operation Makeover by D.J. Jamison
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill a makeover bring his fantasy to life or lead him to a love he never saw coming? As a professional X-ray tech, Ridley has come a long way from the geeky kid Jace took under his wing in high school. Not that his best friend has noticed. Tired of pining, Ridley decides to show Jace what he’s missing... -
![Denver's Calling by JJ Harper]()
Denver's Calling by JJ Harper
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Denver’s long-term partner breaks up with him, he flees his life, his career, and his bright future as one of the country’s leading trauma surgeons. Ditching everything but his dog, Denver returns to the quiet town of Cooper’s Ridge and his parents’ ranch. Leaving twelve years earlier, Denver knew he would never be accepted as a gay man in an unaccepting town... -
![Coffee & Kisses by Athena Steller]()
Coffee & Kisses by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaden Robb is a survivor. After arriving in Rocky Lake, Arizona, Caden found a home for the first time in his life. He’s bonded and forged a close friendship with two other young men that introduced him to age regression. Now all Caden needs is to find the right Daddy that has the patience to help Caden through his past trauma... -
![Owen's Lost Hero by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
Owen's Lost Hero by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI am more than just my scarred face. I just need a daddy who will look that far.Growing up, I wanted to be a superhero and rescue people from peril. Little did I know I was going to be the one needing rescuing after the bus I was on collided with an 18-wheeler. The accident stole more from me than my childhood aspirations... -
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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... -
![Foundation For Three by Vella Day]()
Foundation For Three by Vella Day
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGENRE: Medical Romance, Contemporary Western Romance, Erotica ménage romance, (MFM) SERIES: Montana Promises-Book 2(FULL-LENGTH NOVEL) You aren’t free to love until you realize you can’t make someone love you back. As builder Pete Banks is finishing a remodel for psychologist Zoey Donovan, she arrives home dazed, injured, and distraught... -
![Controlled Burn by Jacki James]()
Controlled Burn by Jacki James
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy father’s best friend is totally off limits. Too bad the sexy firefighter is everything I ever wanted in a Daddy.My friends and I get together once a month to drink wine and talk about our newest, hottest book boyfriends. And if it’s up to me to pick the book, that boyfriend will be a Daddy every single time.But book boyfriends are safe, and I’m way too cautious to find a real-life Daddy... -
![My Ride, I Love You by Patrick Rangimant]()
My Ride, I Love You by Patrick Rangimant
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis is a love story of Mork, who is a motorcycle taxi driver in Bangkok, and Tawan, a junior internal medicine resident doctor in the university hospital. Seems like they both have a small chance to meet, let alone the falling in love, but it did happen... -
![Aftermath by E. Davies]()
Aftermath by E. Davies
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m not supposed to like him.Santa Barbara fire chief Jace Williams’ perfectly organized life fell apart: he’s newly-divorced, suspended from work, and haunted by memories. Where did he go so wrong? And why on earth would anyone trust him to put together their wedding?Hang-gliding instructor Charlie Bryan hides it with a smile, but he’s haunted by his past, too... -
![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... -
![Collaring Chaz: A Rock Star Best Friends to Lovers Romance by Joel Abernathy]()
Collaring Chaz: A Rock Star Best Friends to Lovers Romance by Joel Abernathy
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChazRafael is the best friend-with-benefits a guy could ask for, but I had to go and screw it all up by falling in love.Everyone gets sick of me eventually. My birth parents, the endless conveyor belt of foster homes, even the band that became my family... -
![Something to Believe In by Sloan Parker]()
Something to Believe In by Sloan Parker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter running away from the hatred and abuse of their teen years, Sean and Gavin have been hustling to survive for too long now. When some extra cash lands them alone in a hotel room until Christmas, they can no longer deny their feelings for each other. Now neither one can imagine watching the other walk off with one more trick... -
![Santa's Little by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
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![Jericho Candelario's Gay Debut by R. Cooper]()
Jericho Candelario's Gay Debut by R. Cooper
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJerry Candelario, known as Potts to almost everyone, has spent his entire adult life focused on raising his siblings and his niece. But the home he fought hard to make feels empty since everyone has grown up and moved out, and his precious baby niece is now a teen with a life of her own... -
![Spark by H.J. Welch]()
Spark by H.J. Welch
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoey Sullivan’s dreams are over. His band, Below Zero, is dead and gone. He knows he’s destined for stardom, but showbiz is tough and he has nowhere to go but the last place on Earth he ever wanted to be: home. His homophobic family have spent their lives trying to tear him down. Now all they will do is gloat over his fall from grace. Gabe Robinson loves his town... -
![Breaking the Record by Raleigh Ruebins]()
Breaking the Record by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“When will I see him again? And why do I want to so badly?” Ben Lakeland owns a failing record store in small-town Welling, New York, and it's the last place he wants to be. Everything used to be easy: watching football with his frat buddies, drinking beer, and being popular in school. But at 24 years old, everyone else seems to have grown up but Ben... -
![Battle Ship by Brittany Cournoyer]()
Battle Ship by Brittany Cournoyer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDawson Hoshaw lives by one motto—work hard, play harder. As the owner of Blue Lotus, a tattoo and piercing shop, he’s got the first part covered. The second part, he accomplishes through meaningless hookups and no-strings-attached encounters. It’s safer this way, with no risk of getting his heart broken again... -
![Fireman's Rescue by Andrew Grey]()
Fireman's Rescue by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe last thing Dash Wheaton expects when his home goes up in flames is to catch his firefighter rescuer’s heart.When computer security expert Dash wakes to his house on fire, he manages to escape, but realizes his dog, Taffy, is still inside. Heartbroken, he watches everything he has burn, worrying about Taffy, until a firefighter hero shows up with her, covered in soot... -
![Austin's Lost Fireman by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
Austin's Lost Fireman by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI love building with plastic bricks. I could do it all day long and never get bored. I’m not talking about the fancy sets that cost hundreds of dollars and take a ton of braining, either. I’m all about building toys to play with, my favorite being a fire truck. It’s so fun to push it around the room making siren noises and saving my little plastic people from imminent danger... -
![Archer's Lost Onesie by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
Archer's Lost Onesie by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI didn’t need a daddy… except that I did. Not having a daddy wasn’t going to stop me from being little. Sure, it wasn’t the same when you were by yourself, but after three daddies in a row thinking being a caretaker meant micromanaging my entire existence both in and out of little space, I was done. And besides, I wasn’t completely alone. I had Bear, my dog, and Cat, my stuffy, by my side... -
![Couture Crush by Charlie Novak]()
Couture Crush by Charlie Novak
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeau Barrett is about to become Alt. Bride’s first male cover model, but what about his own fairy-tale ending?When Beau Barrett arrives to shoot for alternative bridal magazine, Alt. Bride, the last person he expects to see is Cash, his long-lost childhood best friend. The spark between them is instant, but with Beau’s calendar splitting at the seams, he’s not convinced a relationship is possible... -
![Gordon's Lost Mittens by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
Gordon's Lost Mittens by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m a good boy. I follow all the rules…until one day I don’t.As a little, I learned early on that there was an unspoken rule that daddies like to pick their boy, not the other way around. I’ve been following that rule ever since. Does it work for me? Sort of. I never have to play alone. But also…I never have a daddy of my own, either... -
![Pacies and Photographs by Della Cain]()
Pacies and Photographs by Della Cain
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStepping out from behind the camera isn’t as easy as it seems. Dax needs cash, and he needs it now since his roommate has moved away without notice. Dax has a week to either make up the difference or break his lease. Both options are out of his price range... -
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![Beautiful Rhythm by Zarah Detand]()
Beautiful Rhythm by Zarah Detand
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen life gives you a sprained wrist and a hot new neighbor, make it the best summer of your life. As a successful concert pianist with three million Spotify listeners to his name, Oliver Taylor has it all figured out. He’s got his piano, his routines, and a small but close group of friends even if he doesn’t see them as much as he’d like. Love? No, thanks—he’s just fine without a girl on his arm... -
![Sebastian and Conner by Christine Aster]()
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![King of the Mountain by Aiden Ainslie]()
King of the Mountain by Aiden Ainslie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmerican cycling sensation and heartthrob Clifford Du Frey is riding the wave of success. Brand Du Frey is a multi-million-dollar business, and during the Tour de France, Clifford is mobbed by fans wherever he goes. The superstar must focus on winning the Tour de France and maintaining the image of the athletic hetero alpha male at all costs.But Clifford has a secret... -
![CALEB 1: When World's Collide by C.J. Bishop]()
CALEB 1: When World's Collide by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do you do when the right love finds you at the wrong time? At age 17, Caleb Dean’s world is ripped apart in a matter of minutes, tragedy striking sudden and violent. Now, four years later, Caleb is still trying to undo what he deems to be his fault. Taking work wherever he can get it, Caleb finds his way to New York and The Phoenix Club... -
![I’m His First, He’s My Forever by Romeo Alexander]()
I’m His First, He’s My Forever by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo best friends, one straight, one gay, fight their own emotional storm in the middle of a raging hurricane.Who will win, heart or hurricane?Ethan: Being in love with my straight best friend? Not the greatest idea. But hey, I’ve kept it a secret from him all these years. Well, until hurricane Ada decided to visit our quiet town... -
![Play by Heart by Ariella Zoelle]()
Play by Heart by Ariella Zoelle
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIason’s known worldwide for his romantic lyrics, but he never thought he’d fall in love. Will his luck change when the stars align to bring Orion into his life?Iason LeylandMy love songs may have made me famous, but they were beautifully written lies that hid the fact I’ve never loved anyone. I had almost given up hope of finding true love, but then I meet him...
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