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The Anonymous Hookup by Jax Calder
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’ve never been a strings-free sex type of guy, but when my best friend encourages me to have my first ever anonymous hookup, I figure, why not? One night of steamy sex with a stranger and then I’ll focus back on recovering from my toxic break-up. Only I’m not prepared for how incredibly hot the sex is.Nor am I prepared to run into him again... -
![Sixty Five Hours: The Twelve Days of Christmas by N.R. Walker]()
Sixty Five Hours: The Twelve Days of Christmas by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsChristmas story set in the Sixty Five Hours universe.**AUTHOR DISCLAIMER**This was once fan-fiction, rewritten to be a free read. Don't pay to download. It's free on my blog.Also, I did not upload this to GR, and I do not own the sock picture that was added as the "cover"... -
![Everything They Wanted by Tiffany Reisz]()
Everything They Wanted by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFree read from the author.…give, and it will be given unto you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. – Luke 6:38Merry Christmas to all my readers! Since I can’t send a Christmas card to every last one of you, I offer this in its stead—an Original Sinners Christmas story... -
![Dirty Daddies 2022 Anniversary Anthology by Maren Smith, Pepper North]()
Dirty Daddies 2022 Anniversary Anthology by Maren Smith, Pepper North
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust say “Yes, Daddy”…The Daddies are back and hotter than ever with 14 brand new, hot and spicy stories from some of the biggest names in the Daddy game. No matter how you like your Daddies, this anthology is stuffed with the best of the best... -
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![Bound to Surrender by Jenna Jacob]()
Bound to Surrender by Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter suffering a brutal hate crime, submissive Trevor Hammond's outward appearance projects the usual carefree demeanor his friends know and love. But inside, the remnants of his battered psyche and the ghosts of his assailants keep him bound in chains of anxiety... -
![Taylor by Tracy Lorraine]()
Taylor by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTaylor lets just about anyone into his bed, but his heart is another matter. He’s seen first hand what can happen when you love someone too much, and it isn’t something he wants to experience for himself. That is until he meets the man who finds his way in with just one simple kiss. The only problem is that man has no intention of letting Taylor close to him... -
![Forever at Sunrise by Ann Lister]()
Forever at Sunrise by Ann Lister
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHaving survived the hell that ended their last tour, Wheland realizes just how short life can be and how close he came to losing his own in the flames of the Berlin fire. Officially off the road until everyone has had a chance to fully heal from their physical and emotional wounds, Wheland and his band brothers limp back home to make sense of what happened and where they will go from here... -
![Texas Wedding by R.J. Scott]()
Texas Wedding by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes Riley and Jack have to be the ones to fight other people's battles and stand up for what is right. With the life changing prospect of a yes vote from SCOTUS on the issue of same sex marriage, Riley and Jack realise they have decisions to make... -
![Attraction: An M/M Neighbors to lovers Romance by Carly Marie]()
Attraction: An M/M Neighbors to lovers Romance by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn M/M Neighbors to lovers Romance. Could satin, lace, and sass be enough to break through the ice? Dexter has never hidden his sexuality, and doesn’t blend into the background. From his fiery red hair to the panties he likes to wear, everything about him is vibrant. He’s the complete opposite of his new neighbor, and shouldn’t care if the grouchy man likes him… but he does... -
![Hopeful Romantic by Daryl Banner, Golden Czermak]()
Hopeful Romantic by Daryl Banner, Golden Czermak
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis holiday, two of Texas's most beloved sweethearts are finally gettin' hitched. Everyone in the small town of Spruce is overjoyed as the winter wedding kicks off.Everyone except Malcolm Tucci... -
![Gibson by Jacki James]()
Gibson by Jacki James
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTristan Aguilar is keeping a big secret. But there’s one man he can’t hide from any longer… “Thank you, Daddy.” Three little words uttered in a moment of weakness that have the power to undo all the years of progress Tristan has made as the mayor of River Gorge. “Thank you, Daddy.” Three little words Gibson Carr had never dreamed he would hear come from his best friend’s gorgeous mouth... -
![Snowflake Kisses by Jacki James]()
Snowflake Kisses by Jacki James
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrankie 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... -
![Coming Back by John Inman]()
Coming Back by John Inman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBarney Teegarden knows what it’s like to be alone. He knows what it’s like to have a romantic heart, yet no love in his life to unleash the romance on. With the help of a friend, he acquires a lease in a seedy apartment building perched high on a hill in downtown San Diego... -
![A Courageous Ride by Andrew Grey]()
A Courageous Ride by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAspiring orchestra conductor Marshall is exhausted after months of auditions without a single job offer. Marshall’s friend, Terry, recommends a change of scenery and points Marshall in the direction of a dude ranch run by former bull rider Indigo Santana. Marshall is understandably skeptical, but his friend is convincing, and Marshall needs a break, so he agrees to go... -
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![Taunting Tony by Marie James]()
Taunting Tony by Marie James
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRules. They’re a necessity. They make the world go ‘round and help idiots function in society. Most don’t require much thought and are easy to follow— or so I thought… I didn’t realize, however, that the new group of people I became friends with could have so many. No sleeping with group member’s moms? Easy enough. No shirts at the BBQ? I’m all over that... -
![Owners & Dolls by M.A. Innes]()
Owners & Dolls by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAww. I had the best Owner ever. Now I just had to make sure he knew I belonged to him and wasn’t on loan like some kind of library book. – EmersonBouncing through life, the only things Emerson knows for sure are that he has the best job ever and one day he’s going to meet the Dom of his dreams... -
![Slave Hunt by J.A. Rock]()
Slave Hunt by J.A. Rock
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThirty people. Two hours. Only the strong will survive. When Riddle decides to put on a slave hunt, the Subs Club is on board. Tops hunting bottoms in the woods with paintball guns? Yes. Captives strung up on whipping posts, at the mercy of their captors? Hell yes. But on the morning of the hunt, nothing’s going according to plan... -
![Connor by Daryl Banner]()
Connor by Daryl Banner
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsConnor just left his small town in Kansas to take an internship at a major publication in a big new city - where he meets the handsome and confident Alan, who makes him hunger for something he didn't know he wanted... -
![Whitewash by Ann Grech]()
Whitewash by Ann Grech
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn unexpected love worth fighting for... Pro snowboarder, Reef Reed, is on the precipice. His chance of winning the world championship is within reach. But he’s navigating a treacherous path, one which is full of incredible highs and soul-crushing lows. Crippling stress, insurmountable distances between him and his boyfriend, jealousy, and illness threaten everything he’s worked for... -
![When Irish Eyes Are Sparkling by Tom Collins, Thirteen]()
When Irish Eyes Are Sparkling by Tom Collins, Thirteen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis book is no longer available, due to publisher demise. Liam O’Shaughnessy wasn't expecting to fall in love again, not so soon after yet another painful break up. Then Oliver Sutton, paramedic in training, walked into his Aunt's Irish Pub, and shocked Liam's wounded heart back to life... -
![Finding It by Riley Hart, Devon McCormack]()
Finding It by Riley Hart, Devon McCormack
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWill you marry me, Gary?Travis never expected to meet the love of his life, especially not with a guy like Gary-his very own Superass. But now that he has, he's not letting him go.He's got the ring and a plan.But when his proposal during the biggest fundraiser of the summer doesn't go as expected, it's up to familiar friends to make sure this day ends with someone putting a ring on it... -
![Embraced by Lora Leigh]()
Embraced by Lora Leigh
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMarey has run from herself and from Sax for over three years. Lost years, hiding in the home her parents left her, living on the fantasy, too wary to reach out and make real the dreams of the life and man that torment her. Sax Brogan is the embodiment of sinful and sexy-tall, dark, handsome and every inch of him the fantasy of Marey's dreams come to hot, throbbing life... -
![Sacrifice by Lora Leigh]()
Sacrifice by Lora Leigh
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBook 5 of the Bound Hearts series Kimberly has run from Jared for a year now, sensing the weakness he could be to her future. But she never expected the sacrifice he would make for her. One that will rock her soul, and destroy the very foundations of all her beliefs... -
![Hell by Jet Mykles]()
Hell by Jet Mykles
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHeaven Sent gets a hell of new keyboardist with a name to match. Heller Witting is an amazing musician and proves to be the answer to a sound that the band was missing. With lavender hair and big violet eyes, he captivates Brent Rose from the start, and not just with his music. Brent knows better than to get involved with a member of the band... -
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![Genesis by Jet Mykles]()
Genesis by Jet Mykles
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe week before Heaven Sent's New Year's performance, Brent fractures his hand, which puts him out of commission for the show. Fortunately, it's not permanent, but it leaves he and Hell dealing with the "what if," not to mention Brent's jealousy of the guitarist taking his place... -
![The Promise by Marie Sexton]()
The Promise by Marie Sexton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom the author's website: A tiny little short I wrote about Matt and Jared. This takes place a few months after the end of A to Z, at about the same time as The Letter Z... -
![The Only Way to Live by M.A. Innes]()
The Only Way to Live by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFlirting with his friend’s father was supposed to be just fun and games for Derek, but what happens when teasing leads to unexpected questions and some surprising curiosity?Derek has known the unflappable Sean for years and nothing ever gets a reaction out of the attractive older man. Nothing, that is, until Derek senses some unexpected curiosity from the man he always thought was straight... -
![Love Means More by A.F. Zoelle]()
Love Means More by A.F. Zoelle
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAmbrose O’RourkeI’ve only met one person I couldn’t seduce—Augie Murphy, the man I love who thinks I’m straight. When I have a chance to be his fake boyfriend, it’s too much temptation to resist. It turns out that’s literally true, since I get carried away with a passionate kiss. He thinks it’s just a game, but it’s so much more than that... -
![Trained by N.M. Pratt]()
Trained by N.M. Pratt
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrendon is too young to be letting himself go. Overweight and desperate for a change, he goes where everyone goes for advice these days, the Internet. That's where he finds Jared. Jared has an offer too good for Brendon to pass up; a free training program to help him build his clientele... -
![Second Time Lucky by Ethan Day]()
Second Time Lucky by Ethan Day
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSecond chances aren't easy to come by but for Luke Landon and Owen West, sometimes the best things really do come back to you. Luke Landon and Owen West already had a once upon a time. They burned hot back in college yet still managed to lose their way. It's been fifteen years since they drifted apart and while a lot has since changed, they've discovered that some things still feel the same... -
![A Summit City Christmas by Ethan Day]()
A Summit City Christmas by Ethan Day
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHoliday's with friends and family are never dull and Boone's first Christmas in Summit City is no exception to that yule tide rule. You are cordially invited to join Boone and Wade for a Christmas Eve extravaganza, including many of your other favorites from the Summit City... -
![Infinity Pools by L.A. Witt]()
Infinity Pools by L.A. Witt
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSequel to the Amber Allure best-seller Getting Off The Ground... It started with a snowstorm and ended with a sizzling one-night-stand, but neither man is ready for it to be over. Jilted groom Elliott Chandler doesn’t do “last minute” or “impulsive,” but at the very last minute, he impulsively changes his flight from Oahu to Maui... -
![Up to No Good by Annabella Michaels]()
Up to No Good by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCole Morris is returning to his hometown of Vintage Ridge, North Carolina to celebrate his older brother’s wedding. Finding out he has to spend time with Jayce’s childhood friend and the man who tormented him as a teenager, just might be more than he bargained for. Miles Butler is honored to stand up with his best friend at his wedding... -
![Work in Progress by John Inman]()
Work in Progress by John Inman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Belladonna Arms Novel Dumped by his lover, Harlie Rose ducks for cover in the Belladonna Arms, a seedy apartment building perched high on a hill in downtown San Diego. What he doesn't know is that the Belladonna Arms has a reputation for romance—and Harlie is about to become its next victim.Finding a job at a deli up the street, Harlie meets Milan, a gorgeous but cranky baker... -
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![Turn the Other Cheek by Chris Owen]()
Turn the Other Cheek by Chris Owen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this sequel to the popular Cheek to Cheek , Mallory and Will have moved past dating, though it's still a race to hit the sheets every time they look at each other. Trouble is brewing, however, since hitting the sheets is a no-no for firefighters who work together... -
![Beautiful Harmony by S.J. Frost]()
Beautiful Harmony by S.J. Frost
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFeaturing Kyler Christenson and Robbie Russo from the novel, Black Heart Down. Ever since rock stars, Kyler Christenson and Robbie Russo, pledged their commitment, they've lived only for each other, and it's been a life of happiness every day. When Robbie wakes on Christmas morning to a special message in the snow and Kyler standing in the early sunlight, he races outside to be with him... -
![The Last Supper by Scarlet Blackwell]()
The Last Supper by Scarlet Blackwell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLuc Tessier finally has all the ingredients of a perfect future assembled. His beautiful English fiancé, Daniel, on his arm, five hundred wedding guests on the way, and the honeymoon suite reserved. Now if only he can get Daniel to stop obsessing over last-minute details... -
![One More Night by E.M. Leya]()
One More Night by E.M. Leya
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrevor is one of the most eligible bachelors in the state, but he doesn't want to be tied down in any relationship. He is focused on running his business, making money, and becoming a better man than his father. He enjoys sex, but for him, that's all it is, a couple of hours of fun between him and another man he will probably never see again... -
![You're the One That I Want by Kay Simone]()
You're the One That I Want by Kay Simone
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRetro rocker Jeff seems like a man who could have anyone. But can he convince sweet Theo that he's more than just talk? "Well, hello darlin' and how do you do?" Bartender-turned-tutor Theo is struggling to make ends meet in Orlando. He refuses to go back to Jersey with his tail between his legs after a breakup and a failed business venture... -
![Where the Boys Are: A Novel by William J. Mann]()
Where the Boys Are: A Novel by William J. Mann
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJeff O’Brien and his friends return in this sequel to The Men from the Boys, William J. Mann’s critically acclaimed debut novel about gay love and friendship Where the Boys Are opens in Manhattan on New Year’s Eve, 1999. With the world on the cusp of the new millennium, Jeff O’Brien and his ex-lover Lloyd Griffith are grieving the loss of their friend and mentor David Javitz to AIDS... -
![Big by Casey Cox]()
Big by Casey Cox
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBig: (adjective)Large, as in size, height, width, or amount.See also: Nick "Big Boy Energy" Macklin.A Daddy who has everything money can buy...Except the one boy he can’t have.You’ve never met a boy like Nick Macklin. He’s an enigma, wrapped in warm cinnamon pastry, wearing a belly-exposing tank top. He’s two hundred and forty pounds of confident, cocky, curvy yumminess... -
![Teddy Bears (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug) by Brandon Witt]()
Teddy Bears (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug) by Brandon Witt
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOther than working the front desk of a gay bathhouse in Denver, Brian McKay is a bit of a recluse. At the best of times, his social life consists of work, role-playing games at a local toy shop, and making YouTube videos with his Teddy Bear hamsters... -
![First Loser by Charity Parkerson]()
First Loser by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSame situation. Different man. It’s a beautiful mess. After falling for a male escort, and losing him through his own stupidity, Henry meets Tanner. Tanner is tall, dark, and handsome. He’s young, wealthy, and doesn’t need Henry at all. But Henry is right back in the same boat he’s been in for years, paying someone half his age to spend time with him... -
![Ender's Curiosity by M.A. Innes]()
Ender's Curiosity by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnderNo. It means nothing. I’m just curious. It’s certainly not worth blowing up my life over, no matter what the crazy man thinks. Watching the pups is fun. A pastime. They’re cute. I’m not imagining having a tail. I don’t need a Handler. There’s no way I want to curl up on Leif.There’s no way he’d let me, right?LeifWow. He wants to what? He wants me to do what? Well, friends help friends... -
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![Christmas with Danny Fit by Amy Lane]()
Christmas with Danny Fit by Amy Lane
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis title is part of the 2010 Advent Calendar: Naughty or Nice In a perfect moment of cold November sunshine, pudgy accountant Kit Allen realizes Jesse, his new office assistant, is everything he's ever dreamed about in a man. Feeling supremely unworthy and desperate to get a life—even an imaginary one—Kit embarks on a self-improvement campaign featuring DVD fitness guru, Danny Fit... -
![The Experiment by Rebecca Raine]()
The Experiment by Rebecca Raine
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen a single kiss calls your sexuality into question, there's only one sure path to a reliable answer: further research.PatrickI like to think I know myself outside and in. What you see is what you get, and what you get happens to be straight. This is no mere opinion. It's a fact - tried and tested... -
![Different Suits by Carol Lynne]()
Different Suits by Carol Lynne
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook four in the Poker Night Series Angelo Pilato's worked hard to overcome his upbringing. Born in the rough part of the city, he had two choices, learn to fight or learn to talk your way out of confrontation. He isn't prepared to deal with a man like the sexy detective in charge of his friend's case. Moody Torrance is vastly different than any man Angelo's ever been attracted to... -
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3 Dates by Lily Morton
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsArchibald Henry Zhang is my best friend. He’s funny, feisty, and loving. He’s also the only person I’ve ever trusted and the only one who has never let me down... -
![The Last Cannoli by Tali Spencer]()
The Last Cannoli by Tali Spencer
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Author,MC is from a marketing background. His partner and he worked together on many campaigns, and MC was happy to let his partner take the fame, preferring to stay out of the spotlight. After all, they knew it was a team effort, and that’s all that counted… right until being unceremoniously ditched in favour of a glamorous job offer in another city... -
![All's Fair in Love and Advertising by Lenore Black]()
All's Fair in Love and Advertising by Lenore Black
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe life of a creative genius isn't all it's cracked up to be, not when said genius is Max Tomlin, hotshot creative director of his own New York ad agency and slightly neurotic headcase. Still reeling after a painful divorce, he's been taking a walk on the gay side, but that hasn't gone much better...
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