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Tanner by Lauren Runow, Jeannine Colette
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“A kiss was all I needed.” “Looks like you got what you wished for.” “Yes. About that…” I was supposed to find a finely dressed businessman, have a one-night stand and forget about my failed relationship. Instead, I meet Tanner Sexton—a gorgeous man in street clothes, messy hair and the sexiest smile I’ve ever seen... -
![James—Uncontrollable by Felice Stevens]()
James—Uncontrollable by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's time to travel with James and Malcolm through their twenty year history as they battle each other and struggle to hold on to a lifetime of secrets. James Never good enough. Not the real son. I will prove him wrong—prove everyone wrong. I am someone. I will succeed. I don’t need my brother to help me. I don't need anyone. My enemy holds my secret. He teases me. Taunts me... -
![Revived by Kora Knight]()
Revived by Kora Knight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove. The most powerful force in existence, but also the most ruthless. Cunning and deceptive. Man’s greatest Achilles heel. Leaving all who embrace it weak and vulnerable. At least that’s how Dom-for-hire Max Kelley sees it, after the love of his life knocked him on his ass. A brutal blow that not only stole his breath, but decimated his ability to trust. Turning him cold and cynical... -
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The Silver Cage by Anonymous
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA bitter, mysterious author. A young and naive journalist. A tragic past, a dark secret, and an unforgettable tale of passion and love. WARNING: The Silver Cage is intended for mature readers; it contains graphic sensuality and strong themes including suicide, sexual identity, and self-harm. --- Anonymous is a pseudonymous international bestseller... -
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![Letting Go by B.A. Wolfe]()
Letting Go by B.A. Wolfe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook # 1.5 of The Keaton Series The much anticipated companion novel to Away -- the heart gripping romance about first loves and unforgettable moments. Now experience it all from Jason's point of view in Letting Go. Jason Bradley is a simple, country guy thrust into a life most wouldn't consider normal... -
![A Winter Symphony: A Christmas Novella (The Original Sinners — Standalone Stories) by Tiffany Reisz]()
A Winter Symphony: A Christmas Novella (The Original Sinners — Standalone Stories) by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShortly after the harrowing events of The Mistress, Kingsley realizes that to protect Juliette and their baby on the way, they need to leave New York and put their pasts behind them for good. Yet he's waited all his life to have Søren back and now that he does, how will he tell the only man he's ever loved he's leaving him.. -
![Infinitely Mine by Marie Skye]()
Infinitely Mine by Marie Skye
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the outside, Grayson Mandrake has everything a man could want--success in business, family and friends. As for women, he fucks them and leaves them. All except his beautiful Emmalin. She was his one. She left him broken and bitter, unable to believe she could walk away from their passion... -
![The Other Brother by Dyan Layne]()
The Other Brother by Dyan Layne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThings happen as they’re meant to.There’s no avoiding your destiny…Dillon Byrne always believed in fate.He would meet someone. Fall in love. Be a family.All in that order.Sometimes fate has other plans…Life changes in an instant. Love is lost.But how do you let go of the life you once had?To appreciate the magic of a brand new beginning, you have to make peace with the ending first... -
![Masked by Ivy Nelson]()
Masked by Ivy Nelson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReva Calhoun met Noah Jasper five years ago on the night he found out his longtime girlfriend had been murdered.She was dating his sonNow she's faced with turning to him for help when Parker Jasper dumps her and kicks her out.She doesn't know it, but Noah needs her help just as much as she needs his... -
![MAXWELL 3: Love's Conviction by C.J. Bishop]()
MAXWELL 3: Love's Conviction by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMAXWELL, Part 3 A tender romance begins to blossom between Savannah and Maddy as darker issues arise when Cole, Gabe and Dane are clued in to Brock Coulson’s intentions to drag Caleb through a vicious court battle. Clint and Cochise return to lend a “helping” hand and Clint finds himself unexpectedly drawn to a least likely candidate for romance... -
![Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz]()
Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOriginally available as a rough draft on Tiffany's website, this short story has now been fully revised and is now collected in the print, ebook, and audio collection Michael's Wings... -
![Untouched by Lilly Wilde]()
Untouched by Lilly Wilde
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUNTOUCHED, first in the series, followed by TOUCHED and TOUCHED BY HIM... Untouched is an enthralling story of Aria Cason who has turned her back on love in favor of her career. Aria's past gives her reason to redirect her life and strictly focus on success; allowing little to no room for anything more... -
![How The Heart Breaks by Stacey Marie Brown]()
How The Heart Breaks by Stacey Marie Brown
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was her secret, her sin, the heart she couldn’t love.Emery Robert’s life is everything she wanted. Married to the love of her life, with a good job, and plans for a family in the future. But when Emery’s husband dies tragically, she is the one who stops living.Three years later, at the age of 30, she’s still struggling to move on... -
![The Heart by Kate Stewart]()
The Heart by Kate Stewart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJack For the last ten years, I've roamed the globe, captivated by the world around me. I've seen the seven wonders and admired sunsets from every continent. I'd lived and loved and that was enough for me. It would have to be. I was content, satisfied with my collection of experiences . . . until a phone call led me down a road less traveled... -
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![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 ratingsA 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... -
![Accidental Billionaire Daddy by Holly Rayner]()
Accidental Billionaire Daddy by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I’m a billionaire at the top of my game,In business, I’m undefeated.But faced with caring for a three-year-old for two weeks?Yeah, I’m going to need to call in reinforcements.”Benjamin Briars is the gorgeous billionaire boss, ambushed with unexpected parenting duties... -
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Rectify by Marley Valentine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe weren’t just young, we were stupid and reckless. He was the beginning of every bad decision I made, the enemy of everyone I’d ever loved. I was a pawn in his game. A prize to be claimed, and a trophy to be flaunted. Now we’re two adults with crooked pasts, trying to straighten out our future. His heart belongs to his daughter, while mine is too tattered to give away... -
![Full Disclosure by R.J. Moray]()
Full Disclosure by R.J. Moray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJack proposed. Channon said yes. Now he's engaged to a billionaire, and everything's almost perfect. But Jack is insisting they tell the world about it, and Channon doesn't know who he's supposed to be. The nature of his relationship with Jack is too scandalous to be made public, and he doesn't want anyone to get the wrong idea about a younger guy and his much older, wealthier fiancé... -
![Achilles and the Houseboy by Gillibran Brown]()
Achilles and the Houseboy by Gillibran Brown
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf Achilles, ancient hero of the Trojan War, had worn proper footwear then Gillibran Brown, modern hero of the Domestic Empire, would get into a lot less trouble, or so he believes. A kiss heralds the arrival of a most unwelcome and troublesome visitor who throws the eponymous houseboy out of kilter with life and his beloved dictators, Dick and Shane... -
![MAXWELL 1: Not Without Guilt by C.J. Bishop]()
MAXWELL 1: Not Without Guilt by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMAXWELL, Part 1 While Abel faces trial for the death of Devlin’s brother – Craig Grant – Max and Horatio struggle with memories of the past, and what they still mean to one another. Holding the key that will free their hearts from the chains that have bound them for two decades, Horatio must hide it away and keep it secret now that “new” hearts are involved... -
![His Hush-Hush Baby by Holly Rayner]()
His Hush-Hush Baby by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Billionaire, charmer, hottie... crook?By the time I found out, I was already pregnantNow I’ve got to keep my feelings a secret, along with my baby!"Diane Johansen has enough on her plate without worrying about finding a guy. As a professional artist whose work leaves her with little time for anything else, all thoughts of pursuing a love besides art seem far away... -
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Clean Start at Forty-Seven by Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m done hiding who I am.Pretending to be straight, to be the loving, devoted husband and successful ER doctor everyone wanted me to be has been exhausting.I numbed the pain any way I could, and in the end, it cost me everything. My job, my marriage, the relationship with my grown kids.But now I’m clean, and for the first time, I’m living my true life as an out gay man... -
![The Life We Have by Kelsey Kingsley]()
The Life We Have by Kelsey Kingsley
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter the untimely death of his single mother, Greyson found himself orphaned at fifteen. That is, until the discovery of his father, Sebastian - a world renown drummer in a famous rock band. Overnight, Greyson's world had been turned upside down, taking him from rags to riches. And now, six years later, Greyson's only goal is to follow in his dad's footsteps... -
![Out of the Ashes by Cara Dee]()
Out of the Ashes by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWe screwed up, Master. It wasn’t until I stood there alone in the ashes, raw, naked, enraged, and in more pain than I could handle that I realized we’d been wrong from the beginning. I saw our history in the rubble—all our memories, the pictures filled with devotion and laughter, my wholehearted submission to him. And we had to rewrite the ending. We had to. Kingsley and I couldn’t be over... -
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![Balls Up by Kate Aaron]()
Balls Up by Kate Aaron
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOwen Barnes’s life is finally going the way he wants. He’s making a living as an author, and his relationship with building surveyor Magnus Cassidy is going from strength to strength.When Owen finds a lump, he buries his head in the sand. He’s too busy for doctor appointments and besides, it’s probably nothing. He pushes concern away and is soon swept up in a whirlwind of distractions... -
![Reclamation by Vee Hoffman]()
Reclamation by Vee Hoffman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 2 in the Acclamation series, Reclamation picks up the story of Michael and Dominic just as tragedy strikes the Butler family. Loss, heartbreak and guilt challenge the relationship between teacher and student, taking their romance off course, more so than any social conventions in their path... -
![Nate's Halloween Surprise by Jayda Marx]()
Nate's Halloween Surprise by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor Nate, fall is the best time of year. He loves the colors, cool weather and pumpkins, but his favorite part is the Halloween party that his Daddy Declan throws every year for him and his best friend (and fellow little) Timmy. This year, Declan has a few very special surprises in store for his boy... -
![Secrets: A Bi-Awakening Romance by Gianni Holmes]()
Secrets: A Bi-Awakening Romance by Gianni Holmes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe best kisses are the ones kept a secret. Billionaire business guru Charles is a love ‘em and leave ‘em kind of guy. That’s certainly no secret. Unlike the affair he’s about to engage in with August who is half his age. A younger man he really has no business calling Sir. Auggie is only supposed to be pet-sitting for his father and step-dad while they are on their honeymoon... -
![A Little Christmas: Finn by A.W. Scott]()
A Little Christmas: Finn by A.W. Scott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife has a way of bringing you things when you least expect it.Finn knows life isn’t fair. At just nineteen, he’s had to suffer through multiple foster placements, bullying from classmates, and constantly wondering where his next meal would come from. Kicked out of his home and with nowhere to go, he resorts to hiding in the local football stadium when the weather gets tough... -
![A Little Christmas: Jacob by T.L. Travis]()
A Little Christmas: Jacob by T.L. Travis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor Jacob Shelton, life was anything but conventional, having been born with a silver spoon in his mouth even though it was a loveless existence.Jacob hoped there was more to life than money and was about to find out the hard way.Richard Worthington longs for a boy of his own. One to nurture and care for, pamper and spoil... -
![Friends Lovers and Family by M.A. Innes]()
Friends Lovers and Family by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUnderstanding who we are and accepting our needs isn’t always easy—and sharing that side of ourselves with others is even harder. When five littles get together for their first playdate, it will take more than confidence and toys to bring them together... -
![Aftershock by Tanya Chris]()
Aftershock by Tanya Chris
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing acquitted of Jamie’s murder won’t bring him back. Syed might be free, but he’s lost his lover and his sub, along with his sense of control, his libido, his friends, and the stomach to inflict the kind of pain Jamie thrived on. Even his high-rise apartment doesn’t suit him anymore... -
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Easy by Kiki Clark
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho knew a chipped tooth could lead to love?Simon is ready for the real deal when it comes to relationships—unfortunately, his libido hasn’t gotten the message. After string of disastrous hookups, he finds himself frustrated, annoyed, and missing part of a tooth.Enter Dr. Jackson Allbrook.Simon is pretty sure dentists aren’t supposed to be as good-looking as Jackson is... -
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Until Jude by K.L. Shandwick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJude Collymore wasn't a player. He played drums, but he never played games—especially with women.Which is why the broody rock star made it clear he had no interest in long-term commitments.It wasn’t his fault he had women falling all over him despite that. It was a consequence of both the rock star lifestyle and the fact he knew exactly what he was doing in the bedroom...Categorized as:
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![Scandal by Gianni Holmes]()
Scandal by Gianni Holmes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove’s true test sometimes is a scandal.Charles knows his affair with August is the most scandalous thing he’s ever done. It has the potential to ruin his relationship with the people who matter most to him. Worse, the expiration date he’s tacked on their affair has lost its meaning since he’s gone and fallen in love with his Sir.August believes there’s a future for him and Charles... -
![Jack of Hearts by A.M. Snead]()
Jack of Hearts by A.M. Snead
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a taboo industry that thrives on raw, emotionless sex, Gideon Dodd is a visionary who views gay sex as a thing of beauty and something to be celebrated rather than exploited. Gideon’s boys are the best in the business, not merely for their exquisite talents but for the bonds they share with one another as their mutual love for each other thrives on and off the camera... -
![Lovely Allergen by Zhichu, 稚楚]()
Lovely Allergen by Zhichu, 稚楚
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSong Yu has three requirements for Yue Zhishi:– You cannot call me gege in public.– We won’t do anything together in public.– You cannot let other people know you live with me.Yue Zhishi has always been obediently following these rules. They were practically strangers at school. At the opening ceremony, he suddenly collapsed due to an allergy-related asthma attack, sending everything into chaos... -
![Branson's Promise by C.S. Autumn]()
Branson's Promise by C.S. Autumn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBransonMy dad was my best friend.He dreamed this big, adventure filled life for me. One I've been living every day. Finding someone to share it with led to a string of bad dates and a repeated broken heart. When a one night stand turned to more at the same time feelings started developing for my roommate, I thought I'd have to make a choice... -
![To Whom It May Concern by A.M. Johnson]()
To Whom It May Concern by A.M. Johnson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo whom it may concern, I can't be sure what you're into, that being said, if you like sexy and sweet romance with a whole lot of quirk, keep reading...Ever since Clay Saxon's parents passed away a year ago, he's been stuck in a rut, running their business, and suffering from the worst writer's block ever... -
![Learning to Trust by M.A. Innes]()
Learning to Trust by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLeon’s always been on the outside looking in, and most of the time, he prefers it that way. Leon’s never seen romance and attraction the same way everyone else has, and he doesn’t really mind that. When life is filled with everything from college classes to a best friend who’s a trouble magnet, who has time for romance anyway? At least that’s what he thinks until he meets his new roommate... -
![Acclamation by Vee Hoffman]()
Acclamation by Vee Hoffman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWriting the first-person account of Michael Cassidy, who becomes a Catholic school teacher in the aftermath of the tragic death of his boyfriend, Hoffman balances beautifully lyrical prose with a sensual exploration of people and places... -
![Tabitha in the Moonlight by Betty Neels]()
Tabitha in the Moonlight by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHer Prince Charming? Sister Tabitha was an efficient nurse, but when it came to matters of the heart she was less sure of herself. So when she fell in love, she had no idea how to deal with her feelings. Was that why the Dutch surgeon Marius van Beek called her Cinderella? If only Marius would ride up on a white horse and ask for her hand in marriage... -
![Painfully Attractive by Silvia Violet]()
Painfully Attractive by Silvia Violet
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWren has contemplated the fine line between pleasure and pain for years, but when he finally gets up the nerve to make his fantasies reality, things go terribly wrong. His father’s best friend, Leo, comes to his rescue, and Wren knows instantly that Leo is the perfect person to introduce him to the world he longs to explore... -
![Bad Daddy by Victoria Sue]()
Bad Daddy by Victoria Sue
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBad so bad. Caleb DeLuca knew that tattooed, scarred ex-cons didn't usually get trusted with anything precious. He'd spent the second half of his forty-three years atoning for the lives he had destroyed in the first half and was shocked to get invited to the club his brother-in-law owned. Especially when he found out what type of club it was... -
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![His Boy Blue by Chloe Gray]()
His Boy Blue by Chloe Gray
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBlue loves being a little, but he isn't sure if having a Daddy Dom is worth the trouble of finding one. When he meets Zeke at the local BDSM club, he quickly changes his mind.C.W. Gray writing as Chloe Gray.This is a light & fluffy 8k novella that includes m/m romance, age play (Daddy/little), cute hedgehogs, one sweet Daddy Dom, and a fairy obsessed little boy. Low heat; zero angst... -
![Dom of Ages by K.C. Wells, Parker Williams]()
Dom of Ages by K.C. Wells, Parker Williams
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCollars and Cuffs: Book SevenEli may only be thirty, but he has had enough of pretend submissives. When he spies Jarod in a BDSM club, everything about the man screams submission. So what if Jarod is probably twenty years older than Eli. What does age matter, anyway? All he can see is what he’s always wanted—a sub who wants to serve... -
![No Fear by S.J. Frost]()
No Fear by S.J. Frost
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter Conquest's long tour, singer Jesse Alexander is ready to head home with his partner, Evan Arden. When Conquest hits the studio again, Jesse finds competition from two new bands and tensions reach a breaking point... -
![Fix Me: Tattoos and Temptation Book 2 by Mia Monroe]()
Fix Me: Tattoos and Temptation Book 2 by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy crush has Daddy written all over him The minute I laid eyes on him he became my new hobby. I turned on the charm to win him over, only to get friendzoned. The more time we spend together, the more glimpses I get of the Daddy he’s hiding under his no dating allowed exterior. Unfortunately for Saint, a Daddy is exactly what this boy is looking for... -
![Heel by K.M. Neuhold]()
Heel by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“I've never thought of calling a man Daddy before, but I can’t think of a word that fits Vale better. He’s my Daddy, and I’m his pup.” Broken and bruised, there’s nothing I won’t do to protect Adrian. I picked him up and made him whole before, and I’ll do it again. Adrian is a sweet pup with a smile full of sunshine and a heart made for love... -
![Unearthed by Kora Knight]()
Unearthed by Kora Knight
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLove. The most powerful force in existence, but also the most ruthless. Cunning and deceptive. Man’s greatest Achilles heel. Leaving all who embrace it weak and vulnerable. At least that’s how Dom-for-hire Max Kelley sees it, after the love of his life knocked him on his ass. A brutal blow that not only stole his breath, but decimated his ability to trust. Turning him cold and cynical...
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