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The Ties That Bind by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“His touch is like magic…”Brie is in the middle of a fight for her life. A force far more powerful than Brie is determined to destroy her.About to give birth to her second child, Brie is vulnerable to the unprecedented attack—but she is not afraid.When you are part of the Submissive Training Center, you are never alone... -
![The Scent of Winter by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Scent of Winter by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe 2016 Original Sinners Christmas story, free on December 20th.Kingsley Edge thought he was being driven to the airport. He never expected he'd be kidnapped and relocated to a cabin in the middle of nowhere, Maine to help Søren celebrate his birthday. But it's not quite the sexy party Kingsley hoped for... -
![Wrapped In Black by Tiffany Reisz]()
Wrapped In Black by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s the UnHoly Trinity’s first Christmas in New Orleans. Nora decides she, Søren, and Kingsley need to celebrate with a very special gift-giving game—not a boring White Elephant exchange, but a Black & Blue Elephant exchange where the gifts hurt as much to receive as they do to give... -
![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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![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.. -
![Summer Sweat by Daryl Banner, Golden Czermak]()
Summer Sweat by Daryl Banner, Golden Czermak
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEx-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... -
![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... -
![Touch: The Complete Series by Cara Dee]()
Touch: The Complete Series by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA touch can take many forms. It can be hard, soft, cold, hot, pleasurable, sadistic…much like kink. In Touch , several kinks take their turn in the spotlight, exhibited by men and women trying to find their way in life... -
![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... -
![The Steady by Kelly Fox]()
The Steady by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHot for teacher? No.Hot for teacher's widower? Maybe a little more than I should be.I merely meant to comfort Ren, to help him find steady ground in the middle of an ocean of pain. It was supposed to be a one-time thing.Only… our chemistry, set ablaze by our extreme size and age differences, was something neither of us had experienced before... -
![More Fun With Dick And Shane by Gillibran Brown]()
More Fun With Dick And Shane by Gillibran Brown
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe houseboy is back... Gillibran Brown returns with more day to day tales about life and love. Being a houseboy to two demanding men is no easy task. There’s more to it than first meets the eye. Gilli has to be all things from chief cook and bottle washer to cleaner and gardener. When he’s good he’s very very good and when he’s bad…he gets his comeuppance... -
![Phoenix Rising by C.J. Bishop]()
Phoenix Rising by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom an outsider’s perspective, the Phoenix Club might be just another high-end gay strip club, catering to the taboo desires and fetishes of wealthy men who wish to remain discreet about their preferences. But the Phoenix is so much more than a “workplace” to the owner, Maxwell Raines, and the young men who dance there. Max’s bond with his boys reaches far beyond that of employer and employee... -
![Rich Man's Toy: A Dark Royal Romance: The Dazzling Court Prequel by Fawn Bailey]()
Rich Man's Toy: A Dark Royal Romance: The Dazzling Court Prequel by Fawn Bailey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA FREE glimpse into the dark royal world of The Dazzling Court! Fawn Bailey is the pen name of USA Today bestselling author Isabella Starling. Her name is Amber Jonathan. She's been hurt, used and abused. And I intend on doing it all over again. But this time, she's going to beg for more. I'm the crown prince. Blue blood runs through my veins... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![Senseless by Cara Dee]()
Senseless by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Game Series • Book 9 • Humor • BDSM • Novella told in Multiple POVsSpend a day with your favorite Game Series characters as they prepare to get utterly senseless.It’s been a long fall for the kinksters at Mclean House, but soon the house will finally be ready for action again. If anything, the fire only brought them closer as a community, and that’s how they’re mastering the rebuild—together... -
![Center of Gravity by Neve Wilder]()
Center of Gravity by Neve Wilder
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen life comes apart at the seams, love is the only thread that can mend it Accountant Rob Macomb has a stable job that he’s good at and… that’s about it. A year of nothing but heartache leaves him seeking refuge from loneliness and grief behind spreadsheets, punishing daily runs, and the occasional anonymous tryst... -
![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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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... -
![Perfection by Gianni Holmes]()
Perfection by Gianni Holmes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn Age Gap Romance Perfection n. The state of being complete and correct in every way. CallumI learned the hard way that love doesn't change anyone. Yet, here I am for the long haul with Ashton on his road to recovery. I have to make tough decisions for his own good, but I have to believe in the end we'll be better for it... -
![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... -
![Unbound by Lesley Clark, Jennifer Bene]()
Unbound by Lesley Clark, Jennifer Bene
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho can deny a determined Italian Dom?One night changed the course of Jamie's life forever. Ripped the wild joy out of him and replaced it with trauma.But he survived the darkness, and now one thing is clear…He'll never be vulnerable again.Except Dominic has other plans.He wanted Jamie at first sight. Imagined him on his knees, tied up in ropes, a sweet male submissive at his feet... -
![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... -
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![You. Always you.: A Gay Romance by M.E.]()
You. Always you.: A Gay Romance by M.E.
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhatever happened in your past, did not happen. And I am your only future.I am obsessed with you; you’re obsessed with me.You hurt me to comfort me.You break me to put me back together.And I do the same to you.I am addicted to you; you’re addicted to me.You told me this would be a bad idea.You warned me of the heartache.And I did it anyway.I like you; you like me.When I see you, my sun rises... -
![Easy by Kiki Clark]()
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... -
![His Temporary Assistant by A.W. Scott]()
His Temporary Assistant by A.W. Scott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf you see this, no you don't. I can't tell you yet. It's a secret.Coming late 2024.MORE DETAILS SOON... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Rethinking Fate by M.A. Innes]()
Rethinking Fate by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNow what? Dr. Miles Sheppard has been focusing one goal for so long nothing else mattered, including his personal life. Unfortunately, now that he’s crossed the finish line, he’s lost. Gaining his doctorate should have been the hard part of his career, but figuring out what to do next might drive him crazy. Now what? Sean’s been watching the sexy doctor for months... -
![Touch To Surrender by Cara Dee]()
Touch To Surrender by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrayden Zeagler accepted his bisexuality a long time ago and he has his girlfriend's full support, but that doesn’t mean he has plans to act on it. With his strict father's words going on a loop in his head, he tells himself he's more than happy to keep his scenes with Master Cooper non-sexual. Brayden already has his beloved Evangeline; surely he doesn’t need a second partner... -
![The Naughtier List by Jade West]()
The Naughtier List by Jade West
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsElla Edwards is loving her dream life in the city of London, doing ‘naughty’ things for a living and adoring every second.Her clients are getting naughtier, her paychecks are getting bigger, and she’s dating another crazy hot ‘entertainer’ who’s driving her wild.Josh, otherwise known as Weston - one of the greatest Agency Hardcorers of them all... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![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... -
![Healing Carson's Little by Izaia Winter]()
Healing Carson's Little by Izaia Winter
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAn MM Age Play Romance One little who doesn’t want to be a little anymore. After running from an abusive past, Miller Doran knows he never wants to be another Daddy’s little ever again. He’s happy with his tiny apartment, his faithful cat companion, and his steady job at the local coffee shop… or so he thinks.One Daddy who won’t stop looking for his special little... -
![Juicy Fruit by Blue GhostGhost]()
Juicy Fruit by Blue GhostGhost
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA coming of age story that centers around the cultural tensions in San Francisco in 1989. Eduardo Santiago becomes entrenched in the life of high profile drug dealer Johnny Hollywood after his older brother shorts a shipment. But with sex, drugs and new freedom comes the possibility of losing everything... -
![A Little Christmas: Efren by Skyler Snow]()
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![Unstable by Charity Parkerson]()
Unstable by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“A bottle of liquor a day keeps the demons at bay.” After a childhood so horrific a book was published about it, Jimmy understandably didn’t become the most well-adjusted adult. He’s made it his business to blend into the background while drinking himself into an early grave. That is, until he pulls a homeless teen from the dumpster. Living on the streets hasn’t been easy for Eli... -
![Master's Vlogger by Bink Cummings]()
Master's Vlogger by Bink Cummings
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s been over a year since Master rescued me from the commune. Now, I live my amazing life with the man of my dreams as I pursue my career as a vlogger. The only problem is, as much as I love my master and the life we lead, I’ve sworn off all male friendships aside from Jake’s—our next door neighbor. It’s nothing personal... -
![Rick by Angelique Jurd]()
Rick by Angelique Jurd
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree months have passed since Joey moved in with Rick. The trauma of Joey's past is never far from the surface but it's not stopping them from building a life together. Until the night Joey walks into his abuser in a restaurant and they are forced to face reality: Blake is still in control... -
![Debug by R.J. Moray]()
Debug by R.J. Moray
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA stubborn brat. A smiling sadist. Perfection...or disaster?Ewan McKinney knows what he doesn't want: rules, responsibilities, or having to talk about his feelings. What he does want is harder to pin down, too much damage in his past to see it clearly. But if he doesn't, he risks being scarred again, and losing his new-found Sir into the bargain... -
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![Blew Jean Night by Della Cain]()
Blew Jean Night by Della Cain
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere’s something about a daddy in jeans…but why not one in Jean? He’d sure be up for that. Jean is shocked to his core when he gets the call saying his beloved grandmother has passed away, and stunned speechless to discover she’s left him her B&B. He has a choice to make, leave the city and a job he loves to keep her dream alive or sell it and keep the status quo... -
![Never Enough by E.M. Denning]()
Never Enough by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTommy Parker has everything under control. He's made it through almost four years of University without revealing the secrets of his tumultuous home life. He has his eye on the prize but he can't turn down a party invitation from his friend Shawn. Even though it's not his scene Tommy finds he doesn't mind being the subject of Vince Barnett's attention. Vince Barnett is ready to move on... -
![Walker's Lost Lollipop by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
Walker's Lost Lollipop by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen my daddy died, I swore I’d never want another…and then I lost my sucker.I was one of the lucky ones. Everyone said so. I met my daddy, my true love, my always and forever, while I was a freshman at college. By the time I graduated, we had a cute little house, the cuddliest dog, and our whole lives ahead of us, together. Until it was all stolen from me one rainy night... -
![Becoming His Master by M.Q. Barber]()
Becoming His Master by M.Q. Barber
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom rescue to romance...Teach a wounded submissive the value of his service. The task ought to be an easy one for an experienced dominant like Henry Webb.But novice Jay Kress challenges his teacher like no other. Still bearing the bruises of an encounter outside the bounds of safe consensual play, Jay is desperate to submit to the man who saved him--and shamed by his desires... -
![Waited so Long by J.M. Dabney]()
Waited so Long by J.M. Dabney
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when your best friend’s son comes home and he’s all grown up? Devon Hoffman has a secret. He’s wanted a Daddy all his own, but when you’re pushing fifty, you’re completely over the hill. Newly divorced and trying to be single again after an almost thirty-year relationship, he’s lost and needs someone to ground him... -
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Spencer by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSpencer’s content with his life. Sure, he might be a little confused and a bit awkward, but his life isn’t bad. He has a steady job and a wonderful friend in his goldfish Frank. He just has a feeling it could be better if he could clear up a few things, like why the lingerie at Leashes & Lace is so interesting and why dating isn’t really working out. Devin’s happy with his life...
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