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  • The Lucky One by Sylvie Stewart

    The Lucky One by Sylvie Stewart

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    **NEW STANDALONE ROMANTIC COMEDY** When your luck runs out, do you run away—or do you stay and fight? Bailey: Let’s get one thing straight. I am not your typical girl. Sure I’ve got all the parts, but I’ve been a stubborn, irreverent tomboy since the womb, as my Irish father would proudly attest...
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    mlm  multi-pov  adult  audiobook  book  comedy  contemporary  fiction
  • Their Ruthless Sadist by Nicole Edwards

    Their Ruthless Sadist by Nicole Edwards

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    By definition, a Sadist is one who receives sexual gratification from causing pain and degradation to another. That’s me to a T. I only play with those who understand what it means, those who are willing to indulge my devious desires. Any masochist who seeks me out knows that if they trespass, I will gladly shatter them and walk away, leaving them for someone else to put back together...
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    mlm  multi-pov  adult  audiobook  book  contemporary  dark  fiction
  • Summer Sweat by Daryl Banner, Golden Czermak

    Summer Sweat by Daryl Banner, Golden Czermak

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Ex-football player and town sweetheart Harrisonprepares for another hot summertending to the Strong farm. All he wants to do iswork hard, care for the animals, and enjoy thepeace and quiet of the Spruce, Texas countryside...
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    mlm  multi-pov  adult  age-gap  angst  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Limerence: A MM Rivals to Lovers Ballet Romance by Scarlett Drake

    Limerence: A MM Rivals to Lovers Ballet Romance by Scarlett Drake

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    FelixDancing is everything to me. It’s the mother I lost, the father who never sees me. It’s the fiery love of my life, and I’ll defend it to my last breath—that’s what it means to be the lead principal at one of the best ballet companies in the world. Just when I thought I was on top, my greatest rival—my eternal nemesis—waltzes back into my Nicoló Savini...
  • Wish by A.K. Evans

    Wish by A.K. Evans

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    From contemporary romance author, A.K. Evans, comes a single mom rock star romance...Beck Emerson never intended to get involved in someone else’s drama. But when he sees a new mom on the verge of a breakdown after catching her husband cheating, Beck doesn’t hesitate to step in.After just one conversation, Beck is drawn to the beautiful woman and determined to help her in any way he can...
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    multi-pov  romance  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • Motorcycles & Teddy Bears by Sammi Cee

    Motorcycles & Teddy Bears by Sammi Cee

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Welcome 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...
  • Their Famous Dominant by Nicole Edwards

    Their Famous Dominant by Nicole Edwards

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    My name is Trent Ramsey. It's possible you've heard of me. I'm one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. Not only that, but I've built a vast empire of businesses, including two of the hottest BDSM clubs on the map. My face has been plastered on big screens and magazines for over a decade. Plus, I've got more money than I know what to do with...
  • Crankshaft by K.M. Neuhold

    Crankshaft by K.M. Neuhold

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    I don’t have time for a relationship, not even with the adorably dorky vet I can’t seem to stop bumping into… *sigh * pass the oil and lubeBetween running a garage full of beefed up, gear head mechanics and bailing my idiot brother out of trouble every other week, the last thing I have time for is a relationship...
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    mlm  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Romantically Ever After by Tessa Layne, S.E. Rose

    Romantically Ever After by Tessa Layne, S.E. Rose

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A Limited Edition Collection of Contemporary Romance Novels The abs are hard. The kisses are countless. And the happily ever afters will leave you breathless…but no one said getting there would be easy...
  • Their Naughty Student by Nicole Edwards

    Their Naughty Student by Nicole Edwards

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Have you ever wondered who holds the ultimate control in a relationship? More specifically, who wields the power when it comes to Domination and submission? It’s a question I’m driven to answer. Not only because it’s the basis for my dissertation, but also because I’m curious...
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    mlm  multi-pov  adult  alpha-mc  audiobook  bdsm  book  contemporary
  • Catching Eagles by Kelsey Soliz

    Catching Eagles by Kelsey Soliz

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I finally found my mate from the Desert Hills territory, after walking nearly the entire length of its borders.The problem is, he doesn't count.There's a clause in the magical guide to mates that if a partner isn't from your world, they can't represent a territory...
  • Superficial Girl -Jacinta's Story: Part 2 by Lexie Winston

    Superficial Girl -Jacinta's Story: Part 2 by Lexie Winston

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Jacinta's life has changed exponentially since the kidnapping, and not entirely in a good way.She now has a full-time bodyguard to make sure she is safe at all times. The new head of PR at Neighpalm who seems to have it out for her and an English Lord who needs her help.Not to mention there are three men who want her to join them and make their throuple a …...
  • Fisher's by Sammi Cee

    Fisher's by Sammi Cee

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A MM Contemporary Romance Fisher knows what it's like to be hungry. He’s dedicated his life to feeding those in need, and now that he’s offered sanctuary to two homeless teenage boys, that mission has never felt more personal. Officer Marcus LeBleu is the newest volunteer at Takoda Outreach Center...
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    mlm  multi-pov  adult  book  children  contemporary  drama  family
  • Crusher by Daryl Banner

    Crusher by Daryl Banner

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    From USA Today Bestselling Author Daryl Banner comes a steamy beach town opposites-attract romance with a surprise ending that will steal your heart.When Quintin Ruiz’s classmate invites him down to Dreamwood Isle for the weekend, the last thing he wanted was to capture the attention of the beach town’s infamous “Heart Crusher” Adrian Tyler.Pretty boys with eight-pack abs aren’t Quintin’s type...
  • Intrigued Out of the Office by Nicole Edwards

    Intrigued Out of the Office by Nicole Edwards

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Having spent the last two and a half months with my bosses, the thought of spending the holidays alone isn’t ideal. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what I feared I would be doing. Or so I thought. I probably should’ve learned long ago not to underestimate the men I work for. They do have a way of surprising me when I least expect it...
  • Dylan's Dilemma by K.C. Wells

    Dylan's Dilemma by K.C. Wells

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Dylan has been curious for a long time, but is he ready to confront his desires? A difficult decision Dylan Martin has worked in the same Ogunquit hotel since he was eighteen, and he knows the drill: anything that might damage the hotel’s reputation has to be reported. So telling the uptight manager there’s a gay porn shoot about to take place should be a no-brainer...
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    mlm  multi-pov  adult  age-gap  audiobook  book  contemporary  family
  • For the Cameras by Raleigh Ruebins

    For the Cameras by Raleigh Ruebins

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Our fans get to see everything when we’re together on camera.But what’s between the two of us is strictly for the videos… right?I’ve been a socially awkward introvert for my whole life—and not a soul knows that I upload anonymous videos to an adult site. By day, I’m a shy office worker. At night, I have my hand, my phone camera, and a little secret.Chase is my polar opposite...
  • Winning the Dad by Nora Phoenix

    Winning the Dad by Nora Phoenix

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Vegas isn't my scene, but I might as well have some fun while I'm here for my son's wedding.I've always considered myself straight...until I meet Sawyer at the blackjack table.He's my age, super hot, and funny, and the sparks between us could power the entire casino. When he asks me up to his room, I happily accept.But one night isn't enough for either of us. We want more...
  • Painted Lace by K.M. Neuhold

    Painted Lace by K.M. Neuhold

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Austin 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...
  • Love Under Two Adventurers by Cara Covington

    Love Under Two Adventurers by Cara Covington

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    [Siren Ménage Everlasting: Erotic Cowboy Ménage a Trois Romance, M/M/F, HEA] Rebecca Jessop had just decided to damn her pride and go after Greg Benedict, when he arrives with his lover Cody Harper! But loving two adventurers brings complications she never saw coming...
  • Pretty Liar by Donna Alam

    Pretty Liar by Donna Alam

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Pretty Liar is book two of the Pretty Trilogy, the series that began with, and is, Pretty Hot. He was supposed to be her rebound: getting under a new man to prove she was over the old. But things don’t always work out to plan, especially with a man like Kai in control. Kai is a man who has it all: wealth, good-looks and charm enough to coax the knickers from a nun...
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    multi-pov  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Thirteen by E.S. Carter

    Thirteen by E.S. Carter

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Thirteen... Unlucky for some. Including me. The woman I loved left me on the thirteenth. Thirteen months of living together and she walked out the door without looking back, straight into another man's arms. She was kind enough to leave something to remind me of her: thirteen thousand pounds worth of debt. Thirteen; the day I lost my nuts...
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    mlm  multi-pov  adult  book  contemporary  crime  drama  fiction
  • Their Fairy Princess by Nicole Edwards

    Their Fairy Princess by Nicole Edwards

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Have you ever felt … incomplete? As though happily ever after is a fleeting, unattainable concept? Not that I haven’t had memorable experiences because I have. Plenty of them. It’s more like what’s necessary to check off all the boxes for a successful HEA hasn’t been defined yet. At least not for me. To say my desires—not to mention my expectations—are complicated would be putting it mildly...
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    mlm  multi-pov  adult  alpha-mc  audiobook  book  contemporary  crime
  • Stolen Hart by E. Davies

    Stolen Hart by E. Davies

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    With one look, he blew down every wall I built.Barista Aaron Fisher has no time for shame, propriety, or boyfriends. He’s tired of being used—by his family, hookups, and even a would-be blackmailer. A year after his last heartbreak, Aaron’s ready to give love another chance. He swoops in to rescue a gentle, bashful hunky customer from the depths of app-swiping hell...
  • Sawyer by JJ Harper, Jay Aheer

    Sawyer by JJ Harper, Jay Aheer

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Take one bartender. Add an unwelcome engagement party With a dash of hot, sexy stranger For a spicy and sweet new beginning. Sawyer can’t believe his cheating ex has chosen Bar 28 to hold his engagement party. The grin on his smug face proves he has done it on purpose...
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    mlm  multi-pov  adult  angst  animals  book  contemporary  fiction
  • His Temporary Manny by Lorelei M. Hart

    His Temporary Manny by Lorelei M. Hart

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    And then there was the time Manny became the manny... Widowed omega Kristoff is in over his head. His manny decided it was the perfect time to follow his dreams and backpack through Europe for a month just as Kristoff’s job is in the midst of a major restructuring, requiring insane hours. He calls Manny, pleading for help when no one answers his ad, not that he blames them...
    Categorized as:
    mlm  multi-pov  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  lgbtq  omegaverse
  • 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 ratings
    He 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...
  • Sugar Bunny by Colette Davison

    Sugar Bunny by Colette Davison

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Can a no-strings fun-times relationship with two older men lead to real and lasting love?With the My Kinky Housemate app, I've found a place to live with seven like-minded guys. My new start and a chance to make my dreams come true aren’t turning out like I hoped. A housemate has the solution—become a sugar baby...
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    mlm  multi-pov  adult  age-gap  book  contemporary  family  fiction
  • Montana Sky by R.J. Scott

    Montana Sky by R.J. Scott

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    When they spend time alone on a Montana mountainside will Tyler ever convince Martin that like sapphires, love is worth searching for? Martin’s name was the very last on a kill list. The son of a murderer, he’s had no childhood; lost in a horrific holding pattern of death that turned his heart to stone...
  • Suite Dreams by Jacki James

    Suite Dreams by Jacki James

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    All bets are off when a wealthy silver fox meets a small town cowboy. Raffie Mills has loved horses his whole life, and he loves his job at the Blue Bird Ranch training horses. Sure it would be easier for him to find the Daddy of his dreams if he lived somewhere other than the small West Texas town of River Gorge, but he can’t imagine living anywhere else...
  • Vice by Dani René

    Vice by Dani René

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    My life is perfect, but my story isn’t. My tastes are frowned upon. However, I don’t allow society to dictate my proclivities. I’m cruel. I’m cold. I’m heartless. The list of submissives wanting me to train them is endless. But when two of my newest students walk in, I’m challenged in every way. *This is an MM romance with MMF and MFFM scenes...
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    mlm  multi-pov  adult  alpha-mc  book  contemporary  dark  fiction
  • Love at First Sighting by Chloe Gray, A.M. Bellows

    Love at First Sighting by Chloe Gray, A.M. Bellows

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Love can be found in the most unexpected places.Charlie is on the verge of burnout from working three jobs while taking care of his newborn daughter. The single father desperately needs some down time to let out his inner, adventure-loving little. Fortunately, Cuffed is there to save the day...
    Categorized as:
    mlm  multi-pov  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  lgbtq  poc-mc
  • In Your Hands by Louisa Masters

    In Your Hands by Louisa Masters

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    When 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...
    Categorized as:
    mlm  multi-pov  lgbtq  contemporary  humor  fiction  book  adult
  • Silas by Kate Tilney

    Silas by Kate Tilney

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    VioletI don’t know how I let my best friend talk me into spending my hard-earned vacation time in the middle of nowhere Alaska. She has some crazy idea about setting me up with one of the guy’s at her fiancé’s lodge. Or, as she likes to call it, Camp Mountain Man.But after being burned by the opposite sex more than my fair share, I have zero interest in hooking up with anyone...
  • Agrippa My Heart by J.P. Sayle

    Agrippa My Heart by J.P. Sayle

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Can two men, who have never truly been honest about what they want, find love on the beaches of Sorrento and everything their hearts crave? Patrick Holmes’s experience using the Cuffd app has left him wary of putting himself out there. Then he gets a message on the app that changes his mind...
  • Blindsided by Carly Marie

    Blindsided by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I sent my boss into subspace before lunch. Now what?Easton knows, in the world of professional hockey, he’s getting old and his body can’t take many more hits. When a job offer too good to pass up falls into his lap, Easton goes for it. What should be the start of a new chapter, opens another he thought had closed when he'd been drafted...
  • Brooks and His Bear Mechanic by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar

    Brooks and His Bear Mechanic by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Sometimes a pothole is exactly what you need.Human omega Brooks’s car is packed and he’s ready for the adventure of a lifetime. West Coast and new job, here he comes. Only a pothole in the middle of nowhere has other ideas. Now trapped on the side of the road with a broken undercarriage, Brooks is stuck in a rural town for who knows how long...
  • Mad For Madison by Hayden Hall

    Mad For Madison by Hayden Hall

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Madison Masters is everything I want to be.He’s confident, good-looking, and beyond popular. Wherever he appears, he’s the center of attention. It’s his natural charisma that pulls every gaze to him. Mine especially.I have been in love with Madison since the moment I met him. The only trouble is he has no clue that I exist...
  • Dare You to Love Me by Serena Akeroyd

    Dare You to Love Me by Serena Akeroyd

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Jessa loves Sam, as does Drew. And Sam? Well... That's where things get complicated. There's a new boy in town. Troubled teen, Max, has been brought into the elite academy of HawkRidge High School by his father, a General in the Armed Forces. On his first day, he meets Jessa and she brings him into the fold of the captain of the football team, Sam, and the quarterback, Drew...
  • A Filthy Engagement by Jaxson Kidman

    A Filthy Engagement by Jaxson Kidman

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Barista by day.Engaged to the baddest rock star in the world by night.Well, fake engaged.I mean, what’s one more lie, right?To be fair, it was Dex’s idea.In trouble one too many times…Now he needs me to make him look tame.Trust me, there is no taming this wild hunk.He’s built from muscle, music, and a thirst for women.He can do whatever he wants.Just as long as holds up his end of this crazy lie...
  • His Boy to Love by Chloe Gray

    His Boy to Love by Chloe Gray

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Dear 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...
  • Don't Bang Your Stepbro by D.J. Jamison

    Don't Bang Your Stepbro by D.J. Jamison

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I'm not one for rules, but Don't Bang Your Stepbro is kind of a no-brainer.Until I wake up naked in a Vegas hotel bed with my stepbrother, Beckett, each of us with a hell of a hangover and a matching wedding ring...
  • Twincerely Yours by Eden Finley

    Twincerely Yours by Eden Finley

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    EMMETTMy twin brother and I have gotten ourselves into a lot of messes growing up. We would constantly switch places to escape consequences while protecting each other at every cost.But sleeping with Ben’s professor is a whole new level of mess, because there’s something Jonah doesn’t know. He might have been Ben’s professor last semester, but the person he was lecturing wasn’t Ben. It was me...
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    mlm  multi-pov  romance  contemporary  university  lgbtq  humor  sports
  • Playing Deep by Beth Bolden

    Playing Deep by Beth Bolden

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Kenyon Ellis knows getting involved with Julian Anderson is an enormous mistake—but from the very first night, he finds him annoying, intriguing and ultimately, irresistible.One, Kenyon is a player, and Julian is a reporter, so hooking up with him, no matter how spectacular the nights are, is a terrible idea.Two, he’s falling for him, even if Julian continues to be prickly and impossible...
    Categorized as:
    mlm  multi-pov  romance  sports  contemporary  lgbtq  angst  humor
  • Super Nova by Jayne Rylon

    Super Nova by Jayne Rylon

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    His demons are no match for her passion. Hot Rods, Book 3 Kaige “Super Nova” Davis doesn’t carry a chip on his shoulder. It’s more like a beast in his belly…and right now the monster he’s fought so hard to tame is growling to unleash its legendary temper. Eli has gone behind his back and hired a marketing consultant...
    Categorized as:
    mlm  multi-pov  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  lgbtq  polyamory
  • Second to None by Felice Stevens

    Second to None by Felice Stevens

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Nightclub owner Marcus Feldman never met a man he didn’t love, at least for the night. Although his best friends have all found love, Marcus shuns their advice to commit to one man and settle down. His past has taught him monogamy and marriage is for fools, and Marcus is anything but a fool...
    Categorized as:
    mlm  multi-pov  adult  audiobook  book  children  contemporary  family
  • Wanted: Patient Daddy by Sammi Cee

    Wanted: Patient Daddy by Sammi Cee

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Toby thinks he’s irritating. I think he’s a breath of fresh air. Toby’s family has made sure he knows what a screw-up he is at every turn. Too fidgety, too touchy, just too much. He’s given up hope of finding what he wants in search of the only kind of Daddy he thinks will be able to tolerate him, a patient one...
    Categorized as:
    mlm  multi-pov  abuse  adult  age-gap  book  contemporary  fiction
  • 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 ratings
    My 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...
  • Snowflake Kisses by Jacki James

    Snowflake Kisses by Jacki James

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Frankie Taylor is a pastry chef in need of a fresh start, and Cap Roberts is a coffee shop owner in need of a pastry chef. Should be a perfect fit. But the delicious pastries he bakes aren't the only thing about Frankie that makes Cap's mouth water, and as a newly single father, Cap can’t afford to risk not only his heart, but his daughter's as well...
  • Lane by Shaw Montgomery

    Lane by Shaw Montgomery

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    It wasn’t stalking. Lane just did his best to make sure he was at the right place at the right time to watch the sexy, tattooed hunk get his coffee in the afternoon. The tattooed hunk who had to be straight, no matter how badly Lane wanted to imagine otherwise. He’d somehow collected a stalker...
    Categorized as:
    mlm  multi-pov  adult  book  contemporary  dark  fiction  lgbtq
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