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The Hardest Goodbyes by D.L. Roan, Kathryn Lynn Davis
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome goodbyes are cathartic—a good riddance to those things that hold us back. Some are bitter-sweet. It hurts to say the words, but we know the pain is only temporary, and we’ll soon be reunited. Some goodbyes are forever . Those are the hardest to say... -
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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... -
![某某 A Certain Someone by Mu Su Li, 木苏里]()
某某 A Certain Someone by Mu Su Li, 木苏里
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings盛望搬进了白马弄堂的祖屋院子，一并搬进来的还有他爸正在交往的女人。他爸指着那个女人的儿子对他说：叫哥。桀骜不驯吃软不吃硬的制冷机（攻）x自认很金贵的懒蛋小少爷（受）盛望：我笔直。江添：我恐同。校园文，1v1+heSheng Wang moved into his ancestral home at White Horse Lane, along with the woman that his father was presently seeing.His dad pointed at that woman’s son and said to him: Call him ge (older brother)... -
![The Secret by May Archer]()
The Secret by May Archer
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMicah Constantine Ross is a cocky, provoking little... yeah. And I swear, I'd think that even if his family's business wasn't my biggest competition. It's time someone taught the man a lesson or two about life. At least that's what I tell myself when I offer him a job. Call it my good deed for the year... maybe the century. But now he's in my shop. In my space. In my every damn thought... -
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![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 ratingsFelixDancing 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... -
![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... -
![Better Than Beginnings: A Better Than Good Short Story Collection by Lane Hayes]()
Better Than Beginnings: A Better Than Good Short Story Collection by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMatt Sullivan knows he met someone special the night he spots the sexy man on the dance floor. However, he doesn’t know his life is about to change forever. First of all, Matt is straight. Okay, maybe not, but he doesn’t think falling in love and spending the rest of his life with a hotheaded, unapologetically fabulous diva is an option... -
![Fake Slackers: Vol. 2 by Mu Gua Huang]()
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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... -
![The Rest of Forever by Alexa Land]()
The Rest of Forever by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDoes love stand a chance between two very different long-time friends? Mike Dombruso’s life is anything but glamorous. He’s a shy, nerdy accountant and a widower with three young sons, whose world revolves around his kids. In many ways, Yoshiro Miyazaki is Mike’s polar opposite... -
![Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology by May Archer, Charlie Cochet]()
Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology by May Archer, Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOnce upon a time, a bunch of M/M authors wondered… What if a dating app that guaranteed you a love match broke down just in time for Valentine’s Day? What if you found yourself on a blind date with a random guy who might be your opposite in every single way? It could be a disaster. Or… When the code breaks down, fate just might take over... -
![Left Behind by Michele Notaro]()
Left Behind by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy god, if I have to watch one more happy couple get together, I’m going to lose it completely and probably rip out all of my awesomely pink hair... -
![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... -
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![Another Day With Jory by Mary Calmes]()
Another Day With Jory by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJory holiday ficlet from Mary Calmes... -
![The Progress of Sherlock Holmes by Ivy Blossom]()
The Progress of Sherlock Holmes by Ivy Blossom
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAuthor's summary: Sherlock is head over heels for John, but you wouldn't know it by looking at him. First-person present-tense series of short scenes from Sherlock's point of view, borrowing heavily from Arthur Conan Doyle's stories... -
![Accepting My Desire: Sulfur Springs Book 8 by Taylor Rylan, Jay Aheer]()
Accepting My Desire: Sulfur Springs Book 8 by Taylor Rylan, Jay Aheer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJase Keller took life one day at a time. As a deputy sheriff, his schedule fluctuated weekly and he never knew when he’d be home. But when his grandmother needed his help, he didn’t hesitate in stepping up. After all, she had done that very thing when his own mother had abandoned him as an infant... -
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![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... -
![Believing Blue by Nicole Colville]()
Believing Blue by Nicole Colville
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIs there a fated path we follow, or is it simply a series of coincidental events? Police officer Kellan Howard is rumoured to have spent too much time in sub-zero temperatures, leaving him with a block of ice for a heart and women lining up to help thaw it. Mountain climbing is his only love, leaving no time for a relationship, and although meaningless sex satisfies his physical need, it’s empty... -
![Loving Logan by Sammi Cee]()
Loving Logan by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLogan’s life changed forever six months ago when he lost his best friends and support system. Now it’s up to him to raise the two-year-old son they left behind.Creed’s family teases him for being a serial dater, but that’s because he refuses to settle. He’s searching for the right person to fall in love with, but no one fits—until he meets the tattooed giant behind the bar... -
![I'm Not Your Enemy by Cara Dee]()
I'm Not Your Enemy by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFamily | Book 2 of 2 | Lovers to Enemies | Enemies to…The line between love and hate has never been so thin, and Blake and Sebastian return in this sequel with bottled-up hurt that somehow just brings them even closer. Sebastian was right. I was a coward. I ran my closeted tail all the way back to Georgia. Once I got there, I had no place left to hide. My life imploded... -
![Liberating Love by Michele Notaro, Sammi Cee]()
Liberating Love by Michele Notaro, Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAiden Finding out the man I slept with is my friend’s father is terrifying, but maybe forgivable since I didn’t know who he was… right? But falling into bed with him again… and again and again is probably not excusable. Maybe if Delaney got rid of his miles of muscles and stopped being so sweet to me, I could stop. I need to stop. If only I had the willpower—or the desire... -
![Starting from Scratch by Lane Hayes]()
Starting from Scratch by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCharlie Rourke is an ultra fabulous human whirlwind on a mission to launch the next biggest band in the world. However, he might have taken on more than he could handle when he signed on to manage Zero. Promoting a rock band and finding gigs shouldn’t be hard. They’re a talented group with a ton of star power... -
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![Heart Strain by Michele Notaro, Sammi Cee]()
Heart Strain by Michele Notaro, Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHolden~ When I get a call that my twin brother’s been shot, I’m in shock as I head back to Baltimore to be with him. Seeing him in a coma is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do; sitting here not knowing whether he’s going to live or die is the worst thing I can imagine. But at least Jameson is with me—he makes it more bearable, and I don’t feel like I’m in this alone... -
![Wild Side by Mari Carr]()
Wild Side by Mari Carr
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNo strings attached? Wrong. So wrong.Layla moved to Baltimore in search of a fresh start. After too many years in a lackluster relationship, she’s ready to embrace her wild side. Casual is her new middle name and the last thing she wants or needs is a serious relationship.Finn and his best friend, Miguel are ALL IN on showing Layla a good time... -
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Vamp by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe has the voice of an angel, the body of a God, and I hate the very ground he walks on. After having her heart broken, Alma Rossi made a vow: no more relationships. All she wants now is a good time with a guy who won’t try to cuddle afterward. She’s content with the new life she’s built for herself, even if all of her friends are starting their own happily ever afters... -
![Illegal Contact by Neve Wilder, Riley Hart]()
Illegal Contact by Neve Wilder, Riley Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI've hated spoiled, cocky Patrick Whitt since the first time I saw him at football camp when we were kids.Once we made it to the NFL, of course, he landed on the LA Royals, the biggest rivals of my team, the Denver Rush. Everything about him rubs me the wrong way...until one unexpected night, we happen to rub each other the right way, and suddenly I can't get enough of him... -
![Hired by the Enemy by Jax Calder]()
Hired by the Enemy by Jax Calder
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLiamI’ve landed my first big assignment with Elite, and it has the potential to be a financial game-changer, so I’m determined not to screw it up. All I have to do is pretend to be a wealthy CEO’s boyfriend on a sun-kissed tropical island for a week. How hard can that be?Unfortunately, I’m met at the airport by an unexpected blast from my past: Matthew O’Conner... -
![P.S. I Loathe You by Isla Olsen]()
P.S. I Loathe You by Isla Olsen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWesThe worst thing my sister ever did was agree to marry Devon Montgomery.The best thing she ever did was cancel the wedding two weeks out from the big day.It’s not that I don’t like Devon. It’s that I hate him. I detest him. I loathe him.And, for some reason, the feeling is mutual, although why anyone would hate someone as amazing as me is completely beyond my understanding... -
![Guys on the Side by Darien Cox]()
Guys on the Side by Darien Cox
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the sequel to Guys on Top, we meet up with the Boston boys several months later. Corey has developed a close friendship with Doug, who’s still living in the apartment downstairs... -
![Piece by Piece by Teodora Kostova]()
Piece by Piece by Teodora Kostova
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes to reach the surface you have to fall to the bottom first... For the past ten years, Riley Davis’ life has been overshadowed by the tragic death of his partner. Fluctuating between alcohol induced daze, clinical depression and throwing all his time and effort into his business, Riley doesn’t believe, or even hope, that his life will ever be worth living again... -
![Try For You by J.P. Oliver]()
Try For You by J.P. Oliver
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I - I can’t be gay. I don’t know how.” Ace Payne grew up repressed. It’s no secret to him. His parents don’t like people who are ‘different’ - and being gay certainly doesn’t fit their narrow view of the world. He holds himself back from finding love as a response to their toxic voices ringing in his ears, but when he’s outed to the Denver PD, his life in the closet quickly turns unbearable... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![Never Say Never by Felice Stevens]()
Never Say Never by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne taste leaves them wanting more…INGREDIENTS:Francisco “Frisco” Martinelli. Hot and spicy. Beautiful on the outside, dark and damaged on the inside. Handle with extreme caution.Salvatore “Torre” Rossi. Sweet with a kick of spice. Gentle at first, can become swiftly and irrevocably addictive to the heart... -
![Rebound by Lynn Van Dorn]()
Rebound by Lynn Van Dorn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll Jacob Goldman wanted was for his boyfriend to not take him for granted. His plans, however, only gained him an ex-boyfriend, a damaged classic car, a charge of bird murder, angry townsfolk, and a hot mechanic he wants nothing to do with. All he wants now is his car fixed and to not be run out of town by the angry townsfolk of Oleander for involuntary birdslaughter... -
![Who We Were by E.M. Lindsey]()
Who We Were by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Don't leave the house, don't talk to the paparazzi, don't answer your phone unless it's me, and do not- whatever you do- attempt to post about this on social media." Life isn’t supposed to be this complicated when you’re an Oscar winner…right? So what if he has two names, and straddles the line between two worlds... -
![Up Ship Creek by Abigail Kade]()
Up Ship Creek by Abigail Kade
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when you find out the one person who always rubs you the wrong way can rub you the right way even better? Taylor loathes boats and the water, but he accepts an invitation for a short cruise with his latest fling because the dick is good and he has the vacation time... -
![Wait For It by Michele L. Rivera, Kata Giraldo]()
Wait For It by Michele L. Rivera, Kata Giraldo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsParker Finley, with a successful career and a cozy apartment with her long-term partner and precious cat, thought she had what everyone strives to achieve in life. She thought wrong. One tumultuous night throws her world into disarray, making her realize that her life is, in fact, unsteady, unsatisfactory, and full of the unexpected... -
![Crafty Bastards by Tymber Dalton]()
Crafty Bastards by Tymber Dalton
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings[Siren Sensations: Erotic Consensual BDSM Menage a Trois Romance, M/M/F, with M/M, spanking, caning, paddling, sex toys, HEA] Six months ago, Cali Charleston's heart got stomped on when her long-term boyfriend left, tossing her out of her home and her job. She's finally got a new apartment for her and her cat, Baxter. Then a fire displaces them, leaving her homeless once more... -
![Summer Makeover by Kelly Fox]()
Summer Makeover by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGregory: Maybe it’s odd that an astrophysicist would spend his weekend before a big conference cutting hair, but it's my creative outlet. Frankly, it's closer to community outreach with all of these pandemic styles.Speaking of which, a weird guy with a huge beard and crazy salt-and-pepper hair just walked in. He's got pretty eyes, I'll give him that. But sir, I'm a scientist, not a miracle worker... -
![Discovering Dalton by Nicole Colville]()
Discovering Dalton by Nicole Colville
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAt fifteen, Troy and Liam were fostered by the same family, and although they hated each other at first, they gradually became solid friends. As adults, the two foster brothers live together. Both experience tough times, each being a rock for the other, but their love had never been anything other than brotherly. Until they both fall for the same guy, and things get... complicated... -
![Wrecked by Sierra Riley]()
Wrecked by Sierra Riley
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“The best gifts are the ones you didn’t even know you needed.” “Everyone in the wedding party gets laid. It’s tradition.” Roger “Beck” Beckworth grew up with a strict, homophobic father who was always changing the rules just to keep Beck on his toes, but now he’s made a well-ordered, predictable life for himself that he’s perfectly happy with. Perfectly... -
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![The Jerk Next Door by Mia Monroe, Xram Ragde]()
The Jerk Next Door by Mia Monroe, Xram Ragde
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe might look like a daydream, but he’s anything but.My life is perfect. No, really. Dream career, great social life, a fantastic condo, and I’m easy on the eyes. It’s just that I’m a little bored with it all. Until my new neighbor moves in. He’s unfriendly, uptight, and unwilling to compromise. Looks like annoying him just became my new hobby. Poor guy has no idea who he’s up against... -
![Old School Discipline by Misha Horne]()
Old School Discipline by Misha Horne
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA slacker with a record and a bad attitude. A no nonsense bully with a very firm hand. A dorm room that can barely contain the heat. I never planned on continuing my pointless education. But then I got arrested. Again. Hey, if those laptops weren’t meant to be stolen, they should have been locked up better. Somehow, my latest stunt and lousy attitude landed me in Redwood Academy... -
![Delicious by Sierra Riley]()
Delicious by Sierra Riley
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“You’re exactly what I never knew I needed.” “I don’t have time for love.” Gavin Campbell has poured everything he has into starting up his bakery, Delicious... -
![Two Weeks and a Day by R.G. Alexander]()
Two Weeks and a Day by R.G. Alexander
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s either the beginning of a great porno or a disaster waiting to happen. That feeling when you’re a thirty-year-old gay virgin with a little OCD, nosy neighbors and a lot of awkward, secret fantasies revolving around your straight best friend? Yeah, that’s me right now... -
![When We Ignite by Alex Cross]()
When We Ignite by Alex Cross
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey were never supposed to happen.From the moment their paths cross, the attraction between them is undeniable—but completely forbidden.Ash Langley is the heir to an empire built on luxury and wealth, trapped between a controlling father and the crushing weight of expectations. His younger brother, Oliver, is about to marry Charlotte Bennett, further complicating his standing... -
![Bad Boys Need Love Too by Christa Tomlinson]()
Bad Boys Need Love Too by Christa Tomlinson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhy Do Bad Boys Make You Feel So Good?“You won’t let anybody else have you, Joseph. I won’t let anybody else have you. I want you all to myself.” – Gage MasonEveryone has had their experience with him. The Bad Boy. The one with rips in his jeans and a lazy, devil may care smile on his mouth. The man who can make you do bad things that feel so good.For Joseph Naderi that man was Gage Mason...
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