Books like 'The Secrets We Keep'
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Hopelessly Bromantic by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sexy, passionate, utterly addictive, roomies-to-lovers MM romance from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely!Look, when I met the sexy, witty Brit on the streets of London last night, I had no idea who he was. He was just that hot guy I wanted to have a drink with so I asked him out for my first evening in town. One thing almost led to another... -
![All You Need Is Love by Janet Nissenson]()
All You Need Is Love by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWas the wedding of their dreams about to become a living nightmare? For those who fell in love with Julia and Nathan in Serendipity, see how their story continues to unfold in this sweet, funny and sexy novella. After overcoming all of the obstacles in pursuit of their happily ever after, Julia and Nathan are determined to plan their dream wedding in just six months time... -
![Boyfriend Goals by Riley Hart]()
Boyfriend Goals by Riley Hart
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMiloUnusual. Quirky. Different. I’ve heard it all. I’ve accepted I’m not for everyone. Maybe not anyone.When I find out I inherited a bookstore and apartment on a small East Coast island, I jump at the chance for a new life.Turns out, I’ve also inherited a sexy, tattooed guy who not only rents the space next to my store for his tattoo parlor but my apartment too... -
![Ain't None of Your Friends Business by DeeAnn]()
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![Their Life As They Live It by A.M. Arthur]()
Their Life As They Live It by A.M. Arthur
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Happiness is not a goal…it is a by-product of a life well lived.” --Eleanor Roosevelt Bernard “Bear” Henson is a blessed man. He is happily married to the love of his life, he co-owns a successful business, and his grown son is desperately in love with a wonderful partner... -
![GABRIEL TRILOGY by C.J. Bishop]()
GABRIEL TRILOGY by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen an old acquaintance from Gabe’s past shows up to collect on an unpaid debt, Gabe is wise enough to the ways of his old world to understand the dangers of refusing to pay up... -
![Fall Again by Ann Lister]()
Fall Again by Ann Lister
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDagger Drummond and Ryan Pierce have been married for years. They've experienced firsthand what living under the lights at center stage can do to even the strongest relationships, but somehow they've managed to remain on solid ground – until now. Ryan realizes he wants more from their marriage, but Dagger is too fearful to give it to him... -
![The Influencer by August Jones]()
The Influencer by August Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf you’re looking for a classic case of opposites attract—look no further.There’s Pretty. Flamboyant. Extra. Some even say ridiculous. I’m a tour dancer for the biggest pop star in the world with an exploding social media platform and a constant need for attention...Categorized as:
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![Reinventing Us by Ann Lister]()
Reinventing Us by Ann Lister
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlex-Zander Metcalf knew his life would always be filled with twists and turns, especially living in the public eye while playing the role of front man for his band Ivory Tower. That's what made life interesting and he loved every aspect about his job in the music world. Living in a long-term polyamorous relationship with a husband and a wife also created a fair amount of ups and downs... -
![The Gardener by Charles Reeza]()
The Gardener by Charles Reeza
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAdam is an introvert. He lives alone and he's doing everything he can to keep it that way. "I prefer plants to people," he tells his only friend, Donna. "It's just the way I am." An accountant by day, he spends his free time tending his impressive garden and reading grim 19th century novels from the private library in his Victorian house... -
![Muffin a čaj by Theo Addair]()
Muffin a čaj by Theo Addair
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDaniel a Kit jsou dva šestnáctiletí spolužáci, kteří snad ani nemůžou být rozdílnější. Jeden je nejlepším studentem na internátě, k okolí se chová odměřeně a úzkostlivě si střeží své soukromí. Druhý má umělecké nadání, pořádek považuje tak trochu za zbytečnost a často dřív mluví, než myslí.Zdálo by se, že přátelství mezi nimi je nepravděpodobné a cokoli hlubšího rovnou nemožné... -
![Close Protection Ficlets (Close Protection) by Cordelia Kingsbridge]()
Close Protection Ficlets (Close Protection) by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of ficlets set in the Close Protection universe... -
![The Lost Prince by Harper Fox]()
The Lost Prince by Harper Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLaurie and Sasha have built a bright new world. It’s taken two years, but now Sasha is working for the Romanian embassy, and Laurie is landing theatre roles he once could only have dreamed of. Best of all, they’ve spent each day of those two years enjoying the love they snatched from the jaws of Sasha’s dangerous, violent past... -
![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... -
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![Candy Hearts: Volume 1 by Lee Blair, Becca Seymour]()
Candy Hearts: Volume 1 by Lee Blair, Becca Seymour
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat's sweeter than a low angst queer romance at Valentine's Day? How about sixteen of them brought together in one anthology to help support a good cause?Each novella in the Candy Hearts Anthology is overflowing with red-hot romance and all the good feels. And this time around, every story has a secret—a secret admirer... -
![The Saint and the First-Time Sinner by Romeo Alexander]()
The Saint and the First-Time Sinner by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGay natural caregiver meets arrogant first-time gay.My job isn’t easy but taking care of sick people in the comfort of their own homes is so worthwhile. I like to think I’m professional and know I’m good at what I do, regardless of the circumstances, the patient, or even their families. Maybe it’s because I’ve known loss in my own life, or maybe I was just made for the job... -
![The Sinner's Sanctuary by August Jones]()
The Sinner's Sanctuary by August Jones
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPH24This is my confession…Cristian Doorman at Gramercy Place on the Upper East SideMy first love died in her sleep, and I ask forgiveness every day from a God I struggle to believe in. I write poems in a basement, keep my failures and secrets to myself, and live a life that feels like a lie. A life I owe to a man I barely know... -
![Body by Joey W. Hill]()
Body by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Naughty Wishes Part I, the fearlessly sensual author of Naughty Bits—and “one hell of a writer”*—now draws readers into the desires of one woman, and the two men who make her every fantasy come true. Samantha and her roommates Geoff and Chris have always shared an innocent and casual intimacy, but for Sam it has cloaked a deeper desire that remains tantalizingly out of reach... -
![Luka by Jane Harvey-Berrick]()
Luka by Jane Harvey-Berrick
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm not a good man. I'm not a bad man. But I've made some bad mistakes, made the wrong choices. Who hasn't? But the consequences are tearing us apart. I love two people. I love them differently. The world tells me I have to choose. Why? Why do I have to choose? Loving hurts. Dancing heals... -
![The Art of Dying by Josh Lanyon, Jordan Castillo Price]()
The Art of Dying by Josh Lanyon, Jordan Castillo Price
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings#4 in the PARTNERS IN CRIME SERIES! Lovers and Other Strangers by Josh Lanyon Recovering from a near fatal accident, artist Finn Barret returns to Seal Island in Maine to rest and recuperate. But Seal Island is haunted with memories, some sweet, some sad; three years ago Finn found his lover in the arms of Fitch, Finn's twin brother. Since that day, Finn has seen neither Conlan nor Fitch... -
![Fool For Love by Felice Stevens]()
Fool For Love by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan there be a second chance for a first love? When Presley Dawson falls in love with a married man, he knows it’s wrong but can’t help himself. For the first time he’s wanted and desired and not so lonely. When his lover returns to his husband, Presley doesn’t worry. He always comes back—until he doesn’t. Years later, Presley is stuck in neutral and lonelier than ever... -
![Social Sinners: Behind the Lights by T.L. Travis]()
Social Sinners: Behind the Lights by T.L. Travis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoey Hayes and his best friend Ricky Branson have been together through the good times, as well as the bad. Attending their first concert as teens set the path for their futures in motion. Shortly after, the pair joined band class where they meet Ethan and Mick and the foursome formed the metal band, Social Sinners... -
![Hot Date (Memories with The Breakfast Club) by Felice Stevens]()
Hot Date (Memories with The Breakfast Club) by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce again, Julian Cornell is at the zenith of his career; not only have his designs helped the young men and women in the burn unit, he’s about to ink an exclusive deal with the hottest model for his new high-fashion menswear collection... -
![Not a Boy by Elle Keaton]()
Not a Boy by Elle Keaton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHenry should have kept on walking by when he spotted the younger man sitting alone on the beach. He should never have stopped, never sat down, and certainly never kissed him. Because now Henry is experiencing feelings. And he doesn’t like it one bit.Things happen for a reason, even random hook-ups. Ben was supposed to get off work early that night... -
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![A Different Kind of Love by Nicola Haken]()
A Different Kind of Love by Nicola Haken
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove is simple. People are not. Despite growing up without it, William Walker knows all about love. He loves his wife. He loves his children. He loves the cat. He has the perfect family, and all he had to do to get it was push aside one pesky little feeling.Unfortunately, love doesn’t pay the bills... -
![Braeton & Drew by A.D. Ellis]()
Braeton & Drew by A.D. Ellis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBraeton Reed left his small-minded hometown and disapproving family long ago and never looked back. Andrew Hines has nothing against a solid, loving relationship; he just isn’t sure he’ll ever find one. Braeton has been told he’s a bit of a diva. Andrew has heard he’s not flashy enough... -
![Gorgeous by Jason Collins]()
Gorgeous by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAVERY:I wear dresses for me, not for straight guys.Two things make me stand out: my femme clothes and my long hair. When a jerk catcalls me, I don’t expect a stranger to step in—and I certainly don’t expect a rescuer as handsome as Eric.I thought he was straight until our plan to get drinks after work turns into something more... -
![Hidden Truths: Mpreg Romance by Giovanna Reaves]()
Hidden Truths: Mpreg Romance by Giovanna Reaves
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say your past always show up when you least expect it. Brenden Smith made a promise to himself that he would never put his heart on the line again. He swore off romance after his last breakup... -
![Natalia by Belle Winters]()
Natalia by Belle Winters
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Bull and Nettie's story... Is what's happening between them strictly lust... or something more? Are they going to be able to face their fears and allow themselves to have what they truly want - or are their pasts just too deep, too dark, too complicated, too... connected that there is no hope for the happily ever after that they deserve... -
![Bent Backwards by Jesse H. Reign]()
Bent Backwards by Jesse H. Reign
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA story retold - straight to gay erotic romance One very average day, Ethan Quinn walks into a pub and in a split second, his entire life is turned upside down. A chance encounter with sexy, sweet Oliver, gives rise to an addiction that can't be ignored or overcome. If you've read Bent, you might have found yourself wondering about what enigmatic and at times, maddening, Ethan was thinking... -
![Trashed to Treasured by Aria Grace]()
Trashed to Treasured by Aria Grace
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrody was back with his high school sweetheart, Geo, and he believed that this time would be different. But Geo isn't a one-man guy, and he made Brody feel ashamed of the side of himself that never fully grew up. Even though Brody wants to act Little sometimes, he knows Geo isn't going to ever be a good Daddy for him... -
![A Dino Nuggets Kind of Date by M.A. Innes]()
A Dino Nuggets Kind of Date by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes the only thing that will make a date better is dino nuggets and superheroes.After one spectacularly disastrous date, all Robyn wants is to ignore the way he’s drawn to the confusing man who leaves him with more questions than answers... -
![Aisle Be The Groom by Sage Abbott]()
Aisle Be The Groom by Sage Abbott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI always dreamed of a perfect wedding. But when my fiancé jets off to the Caribbean, leaving me stranded on a Colorado ranch to plan everything alone, that dream crumbles.Then his father, Gray, steps in to help. But with every moment we spend together, something shifts. Gray makes me feel wanted, desired, and sexy—the way every big boy dreams of feeling.The pull between us is undeniable... -
![Cherish by Garrett Leigh]()
Cherish by Garrett Leigh
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoeA decade changes a man, but one thing never falters: how deep and hard I love Harry Foster. He’s my husband. My best friend.My everything.But life evolves, and so do we. I can’t pinpoint the day we wake up and know for sure that we want more, but it happens and it scares us. Until it doesn’t and we have to wonder if we’re asking too much of the world.We’re already happy. My heart is full... -
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![Good Girl by Erica Chilson]()
Good Girl by Erica Chilson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGood Girl, Blended #1 *Revamped Edition* Good Girl, Playroom #1 *Erotic Romance* Willow, the wayward, is just another disillusioned teenager with no path in life. She spends her days haunting Revamped and her nights taunting her family. Willow’s high school diploma didn’t make her feel like and adult, nor did the eve of her 18th birthday... -
![How To Save A Life by Andria Large, Jena Brignola]()
How To Save A Life by Andria Large, Jena Brignola
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow do you save someone’s life? There’s the obvious way of physically saving them from a tragic end. Then there’s the more subtle way of saving someone who doesn’t know they need to be saved. Someone who is drowning emotionally and has no idea that they are slowly dying. Ezra Whitmore is one of those people... -
![An Umbrella Drink Kind of Night by M.A. Innes]()
An Umbrella Drink Kind of Night by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes being stood up is the best thing that can happen.Two men sitting at a bar is supposed to be the setup for a joke, not the start of a perfect relationship. But when the confident Ryker and the curious Corey find themselves with more in common than just being stood up, sparks fly... -
![The Try Line by Rebecca Rathe]()
The Try Line by Rebecca Rathe
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJason Reinier fell in love with Mik Sanders the moment they met. After years of pining after his best friend, a single night of passion showed him Mik felt the same. Their future together seemed guaranteed until a painful truth tore them apart.To escape the heartache of losing his best friend and lover at once, Jason accepted an offer overseas to play professional rugby... -
![The Billionaire's Gamble by Ava Miles]()
The Billionaire's Gamble by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratings**Not a Standalone Contemporary Romance. This is a four-part mini-series with cliffhangers!** Perfect for fans of Melody Anne and J.S. Scott.Over one million readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling Dare Valley and Dare River series...come join the family... -
![Take What You Want by Ann Lister]()
Take What You Want by Ann Lister
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMega rock star, Alex “Zander” Metcalf is burned out after nearly two years touring with his band, as well as emotionally drained after his sexual preferences were exposed by the media. He is ready for a long sabbatical – alone, and retreats to the east coast island of Martha's Vineyard; leasing an oceanside estate... -
![Just the Way You Are by Ann Roth]()
Just the Way You Are by Ann Roth
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHow can she resist? After a painful breakup and the loss of her job, Cinnamon Smith feels battered and bruised. The only place to go is her best friend Fran's bed-and-breakfast in the small coastal town of Dunlin Shores, Oregon. The first person she meets on her arrival is Nick Mahoney, Fran's handyman. Cinnamon's attraction to Nick is immediate, and the feeling is definitely mutual... -
![Jeremiah's Lost Paci by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
Jeremiah's Lost Paci by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI saved up all my tip money for months in order to buy a day pass for Chained, the hottest club in town. I’d never been to one before, but after stumbling upon a munch while I was waiting for a tow truck one rainy night, I was intrigued. Intrigue quickly morphed to needing to go and see if I wanted more than just to have a paci and a stuffie at bedtime. Maybe I was little and needed a daddy... -
![Every Time I Think of You by Jim Provenzano]()
Every Time I Think of You by Jim Provenzano
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter an abrupt encounter in a small woods of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Reid Conniff, a shy and studious high school distance runner, becomes swept up in the adventurous world of Everett Forrester, a privileged and capricious charmer... -
![Shameless Affairs by Hayden Hall]()
Shameless Affairs by Hayden Hall
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI never wanted anyone this much. Especially not a guy.Aaron stumbled into my arms and I wasn’t able to let go of him since. Wounded, he needs a place to crash and a friend to help him through. He’s so hurt and lost that he makes me want to be his protector against the world.But strange, new feelings rise very quickly. Being around him makes me imagine things a straight guy has no business wanting...Categorized as:
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![The Plus-One Entanglement by Paulina Ian-Kane]()
The Plus-One Entanglement by Paulina Ian-Kane
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when in a drunken moment of delirium you agree to attend the wedding of your cheating ex who stomped on your heart?Well, if you’re the epitome of responsible decisions like me, you obviously get the biggest, hottest, beefiest stranger you can find and blackmail him into pretending to be your new boyfriend...Categorized as:
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![The Liar's Reckoning by August Jones]()
The Liar's Reckoning by August Jones
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe lies we tell ourselves are the worst lies of all.Silas Doorman at Hanover Gardens on the Upper East SideSenator Graham Lather is the client I can’t shake. The bane of my existence. My opposite in every way. He’s my soulmate.He came into my bed the way most men do, but he wouldn’t go away like the rest. When he infiltrates every corner of my life, resisting him is futile... -
![Bump Start by Eve Holmes]()
Bump Start by Eve Holmes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen control slips and chaos calls, some collisions are inevitable.Cade Cormier is a brilliant quantum mechanics professor who can easily explain how energy behaves in the universe. But he can’t explain its absence within himself. Numbness has become his only constant, and he’s chased every force he can find to push back against it... -
![Love and the Real Boy by J.K. Hogan]()
Love and the Real Boy by J.K. Hogan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow much heartache can one man take before he breaks? Rich Langston asks himself that question every day.A Seattle advertising exec who uses his designer suit and showy car like a suit of armor, Rich refuses to let the world get to him. His traumatic childhood has ruined any faith he had in people, friendship, and love... -
![Lost Chances by C.T. Nicholson]()
Lost Chances by C.T. Nicholson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHome is where the heart is... Seven years after leaving town and the only girl he loved, Cooper still couldn't forget about Sophia. He had two loves. Music and the woman of his dreams. Coming back home proved that would always be true. But things have changed. Now he has to gain her trust again if he wants to make her all his... -
![Girl Most Likely To by Barbara Elsborg]()
Girl Most Likely To by Barbara Elsborg
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWren doesn't feel like the girl most likely to end up living happily ever after. Especially when Adam, aka THE BIG MISTAKE, comes back into her life. He wants a second chance but Wren's afraid to risk another dent in her battered heart. When Adam reconnects with Wren, he's torn between wooing her and pursuing Tomas, the sexy guy in the flat next door...
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