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Bad Wrong Things by C.P. Harris
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne promise. One summer to see it through.One explosive love fueled by mutual obsession.The day Clint sees his son, Joey, off to basic training, the young man he’s devoted his life to extracts one promise from him: spend the summer doing something selfish for a change. The request seems harmless enough until Joey puts his best friend, Raven, in charge of seeing it through... -
Daddy Fox by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAssassin. Master of disguise. Criminally handsome and smart.Yep, the Fox had it all.Except someone to call his own.But he could make that happen, right? Who wouldn’t want him? He was a total catch.There were just a few tiny problems.His life was dangerous. He had enemies. And a job that he had to finish.He wasn’t entirely sure he knew how to take care of someone else... -
The Magnolia Murders by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEverything old is new again in love and murder. Work together, live together, and play together is the name of the game for Royce Locke and Sawyer Key. But one of those things changes when Chief Mendoza taps Sawyer to lead the newly formed cold case unit. His first task: solve the Magnolia Murders that spanned three decades and suddenly stopped in 2000... -
Somebody to Hold by April Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this second installment in the Tyler Jamison and Ian Alexander romantic suspense series, Tyler and Ian face their greatest challenge yet. Homicide detective Tyler Jamison is facing the unthinkable -- a prison sentence for beating the man who assaulted Ian... -
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Letters Book Two by Michael Robert
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Letters Book Two, we find New York City financier, forty-year-old Perry Jackson, broken-hearted and heading home to the Hamptons. After four months of a promised one-year journey, Perry concedes that his destiny with Lucas has failed. In yet another serendipitous moment, Perry once again encounters the ethereal young man, Chad... -
I Do, or Dye Trying by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNewly engaged Josh Roman and Gabe Wyatt know the road to happily ever after won’t be easy, but the two men are certain their biggest challenges are in the rearview mirror. However, life in Blissville is never what it seems and all signs point to dangerous curves ahead... -
Killer Honeymoon by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHoneymoon, happily ever after, and…homicide?Newlyweds, Royce Locke and Sawyer Key, embark on a honeymoon road trip where their biggest threat should be dodging drunk tourists on golf carts. But their arrival on South Bass Island lands them in the middle of a contentious battle between lifelong islanders and a property developer who won’t accept no for an answer... -
Prescription for Love by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat should’ve been an ordinary emergency call turned out to be something extraordinary. Wanting to distance himself from his toxic parents, Trent Love moved to the quaint town of Blissville to begin a new life. What he finds is blazing chemistry with a hunky fireman who breathes new life into him... -
Dealing Him In by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPlay with fire, and you’ll get burned.Santos “Saint” Cavallero had his life all figured out when he married his high school sweetheart, joined the Navy, and became a SEAL. After years of being deployed, Saint comes home for good, only to discover his wife has fallen for another man. Now divorced and a bodyguard for Four Kings Security, Saint loves his job and his found family... -
Unbreakable Stories: Ian by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsUnbreakable Stories: Ian is a collection of short stories following the ups and downs of Ian Pierce and Hollis Banner has they navigate their new relationship and the unique complications of dating with a brunch of overprotective “brothers” determined to guard Ian’s heart... -
Suspicion by Eden Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLucky “Simon Harrison” Lucklighter left behind his criminal past to become one of the best agents in the Southeastern Narcotics Bureau. He’s found a committed partner in fellow agent Bo Schollenberger and built a life. Now, enemies within the SNB and a friend’s betrayal leave him nowhere to turn—not even to his mentor. His boss’s life, the future of the SNB, and Lucky’s career depend on him... -
Fractal Recursion by Cole McCade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's first blood drawn as the white rabbit dangles the lives of innocents in the balance, forcing Malcolm to choose between his parents and a missing FBI agent. Yet Malcolm's attempts to stall for time and find a better solution open a doorway into the Golden Ratio Killer's thoughts, his secrets...and the truth of the past that made him who he is today... -
Liberty by Seth King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt 2:01 AM on Labor Day Monday, the first gunshots ring out inside Liberty gay dance club in Jacksonville, Florida. The next few hours find August Brees and Corey Ross, both eighteen and coming off the most transformative and romantic summer of their lives, fighting against all odds to forge something everlasting out of two ephemeral lives... -
ISOLATION by Cj Lyons
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis New Year’s resolution? Stay alive... “Harrowing…irresistible.” ~New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs Click to start reading the exhilarating Angels of Mercy finale! With Pittsburgh snarled by a New Year’s Eve blizzard and Angels of Mercy Hospital cut off from the outside world, staff and patients are at the mercy of armed gunmen. Their target is Dr... -
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Blue on Blue by Dal Maclean
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Lambda Literary Award Finalist Dal Maclean After three years working as a private investigator, newly reinstated Detective Inspector Will Foster still holds himself responsible for the death of an officer under his command. But he’s returned to the Met bent on redeeming himself and that means bringing down gangland boss Joey Clarkson... -
Rescuing My Angel by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTrace Rivers only ever wanted to be one thing when he grew up, a firefighter. Luckily for him, he has four older brothers that wanted to be ranchers like their father. His parents were okay with their youngest being a firefighter, they just wish he didn’t feel the need to do so in a completely different state... -
A Nothing Special New Year by A.E. Via
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNew Year’s Eve is usually a night of fun and wild celebrations, but for a police officer, it can be the most dangerous night of the year. Officer Ellis Mason has worked as a beat cop on the streets of Atlanta for over eight years, and he knows what it takes to survive them... -
Piece of Cake by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Matter of Time Story After years of domestic partnership, Jory Harcourt and Sam Kage are finally going to make it official in their home state of Illinois... -
Discipline by Chris Owen, Jodi Payne
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTobias and Noah explore their relationships more deeply than they ever have, not just with their own dominance and submission, but with their friends. As Noah helps Tobias through the loss of someone dear, he finds Tobias helping him, too, leading him through some intense sexual games, breaking down the last of Noah's fears, and helping him face his biggest one. The cage... -
Just Jory by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA ficlet which is set in the time period between Bulletproof and But For You... -
Firecracker by Lucy Lennox, May Archer
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThere are three kinds of people in Honeybridge, Maine: The Honeycutts, who know a lot about love and loyalty; The Wellbridges, who think they’re the epitome of wealth and refinement; and the rest of the Honeybridgers, who know better than to get in the way of the centuries-old rivalry between the two. There wasn’t a time when I didn't know Flynn “Firecracker” Honeycutt... -
Saxon's Savior by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsParamedic Dallas Haynes is between a rock and a hard place. Needing to replace a fallen paramedic, but not wanting anyone else to fill his shoes, he procrastinates until the decision is taken out of his hands. Dallas is less than thrilled when the new medic turns up for his first shift.Saxon James hopes his first day at Gloucester’s Firehouse Three will be a turning point in his life... -
Seeking Freedom by Michele Notaro, Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIs it close proximity that has Jovany noticing Seth, or for the first time in his life, does he want a man? Jovany~When I check on the guy that helped with my case and realize he’s in a bad spot, I know I need to help him out. That’s how I find myself with two new roommates—Seth and the baby he’s in charge of... -
And So We See Darkly by Cole McCade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCOP KILLER.That's the accusation scrawled on the home of a dead man, found executed in his own bedroom. That's the tawdry headline thrown around every news channel, every social media feed, every conversation taking over Baltimore.That's the name given to a man who may have been innocent, but never had the chance to prove it — and now Malcolm and Seong-Jae must solve his murder... -
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'Nother Sip of Gin: A Sinners Gin Anthology by Rhys Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor Crossroads Gin rock stars Miki, Damien, Rafe, and Forest, life is a Möbius strip of music, mayhem, and murder. Through it all, the sweet, hot moments between tours with lovers, friends, and family keep them sane, healthy, and happy. This Sinners collection features short stories spanning the entire series, from before the first note to after the lights go out... -
Inked by E.M. Leya
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLiving on the streets isn't easy, but Angel has found a way to survive by trading street tattoos for things he needs. He's a great artist and dreams of working in a tattoo shop someday, but when his home is in an abandoned warehouse, few are willing to hire him... -
When It Rains by Elle Keaton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeto Hernandez’s objective: Break the human trafficking ring plaguing Skagit once and for all. He’s not in Skagit to make friends—his kicking ass first and taking names later. Maybe. He crosses paths with an intriguing and sexy man, the first man in years to spark Beto’s interest. It’s ultimate bad timing, though; no one in Skagit can be trusted... -
Reid's Lost Cap by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReid lost his cap and found his new daddy.When I inherit my house, I don’t expect any feels. The house belonged to an uncle I’d met exactly one time over twenty years ago. But when I open the door to the spare bedroom, I’m hit with a time capsule, one that teaches me more about my late mother than I’ve ever known. There’s even a baseball cap she bought for me when she was pregnant... -
London's Lost Engine by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLondon lost his train and found his new daddy.When I was growing up, I proudly proclaimed to all who would listen that I was going to be a train conductor. Somehow, that turned into going to dental school It’s a great job that allows me to help people, but the longing to ride the rails has never fully left me... -
The Preacher's Daughter by K.A. Moll
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsASIN B09SDH2H55 moved to the more recent... -
Laying Ghosts by James Buchanan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJoe and Kabe must lay the ghosts of the past and bring closure to a family scarred by loss to move forward in their life together.Some families are haunted by tragedy. Some people are haunted by their pasts. Some men are haunted by who they are. Joe Peterson is haunted by all three... -
Spring Break by Elle Keaton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes a guy needs a break. Carroll Weir got one--but it wasn't what he expected. All he dreams of is escaping dreary, damp Skagit, WA, for a warmer climate. Instead, Federal Investigator Carroll Weir is assigned to a cross-agency case involving geoduck smugglers and a very dead Fish and Wildlife Detective... -
Rabbit by Max Ellendale, Victoria Miller
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBias Crimes Detective, Alice Lange, has spent most of her adult life building a sarcophagus around her heart. When a targeted hate crime hits close to home and lands Alice in the emergency room, the last thing she expects is to fall for the kind doctor who softens her inhibitions while she's on the mend... -
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... -
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Leavings by Ripley Hayes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B08XTP4LPF.) Setting up a new home with Mal was all fun and flat pack furniture for Daniel. Until Mal disappears on an undercover operation, leaving Daniel on his own to deal with three dead bodies, and trying to help a friend escape an abusive relationship... -
Just Say When by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSomeone wants Police Chief Emilio Mendoza dead. And if his unknown assailant doesn’t kill him, pining for Sheriff Abraham Beecham just might. Abe and Lio’s thirty-year journey has taken them from heated rivals to best friends with countless labels and pit stops along the way. Romance is the only avenue left unexplored but not from lack of love or desire... -
Controlled Burn by Jacki James
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy father’s best friend is totally off limits. Too bad the sexy firefighter is everything I ever wanted in a Daddy.My friends and I get together once a month to drink wine and talk about our newest, hottest book boyfriends. And if it’s up to me to pick the book, that boyfriend will be a Daddy every single time.But book boyfriends are safe, and I’m way too cautious to find a real-life Daddy... -
Dead Certain by Mariah Stewart
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart comes a novel of sexy romantic suspense for fans of Nora Roberts, Catherine Coulter, and Karen Robards. Three devious prisoners vow murderous revenge. Now the second is free. With her stalker captured, antiques dealer Amanda Crosby can finally sleep at night... -
The Paternity Puzzle by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRoyce Locke and Sawyer Key are back and better than ever with new mysteries and hilarious shenanigans as they tackle their greatest challenge yet: fatherhood.A perfect holiday weekend takes a twisted turn when Royce investigates a suspicious death involving Dr. Jean Claude Matisse, a retired pioneer in fertility medicine... -
Moving Mountains by Laura Harner
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s easier to move a mountain than escape the past. After the ultimate betrayal results in the death of his lover, Jamie Mainwaring looks to the past for answers, and discovers his entire life is a lie. When uncovering the truth leads to a more devastating loss, there’s only one place he can turn for understanding... -
Mahu Fire by Neil S. Plakcy
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvil moves to paradise, as openly gay police detective Kimo Kanapa’aka battles an extreme religious group that opposes the idea of same-sex marriage. It begins with a simple shooting, but the danger intensifi es as Kimo strives to unmask a killer.Neil S. Plakcy is the author of Mahu Surfer... -
Fire Flow by Max Walker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSexy firefighter, Colton Drake, has everything going for him. From a prize-winning smile to a washboard set of abs, all mixed together with a playful sense of humor. He wasn’t the type to have one-night stands, but he knew he wouldn’t have trouble finding them. So why was he having such a terrible time finding someone to spend his life with? Well, until he meets the man that changes everything... -
The Skin I'm In by Jenny Wood
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery Friday, evening, just around closing time; is the highlight of my week. Gage Conner: Police officer, 6'3, 235lbs, green eyes, black hair, and an organ donor. He comes through my line, with his charming smile and massive chest and asks to cash his check. I'm just a bank teller, Briyana Smith- formerly Brian Ashley... -
Greyson Fox by T.L. Travis, Sl Perrine
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGreyson Fox, the man, the myth, the legend. The highly sought after, self-proclaimed permanent bachelor. Or so the rumor mill goes. Sure, I’ve heard it all – but the one that stung the most was being called a heartless bastard. Love ‘em and leave ‘em, that one in particular I found to be the most humorous since only one man had ever shared my bed more than once, and he’d long since passed away... -
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Slow Dances Under an Orange Moon by V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan the love they once shared be saved or has the pain of the past eclipsed it? It’s been twenty years since Kye McLeod left the quaint little mountain town of Spruce Lake, Maine to play professional hockey. He’s had his share of ups and downs, but his choice to hit the big city and not look back has paid off handsomely... -
Smoke and Murders by S.C. Wynne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaybe my time in Rainy Dale has run its course. Things are spiraling out of control for our indelicate, but occasionally loveable, Doctor Thornton. His romantic life is already in turmoil, but when someone sets fire to his medical practice his finances are also in jeopardy. Sheriff Royce Callum offers Maxwell a safe place to stay, as he searches for the arsonist... -
Zero Break by Neil S. Plakcy
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOpenly gay Honolulu homicide detective and surfer Kimo Kanapa'aka investigates the murder of a young lesbian mother at the same time he and his partner consider having children themselves. Zero break refers to the deep-water location where waves first begin, often far offshore. For Honolulu homicide detective and surfer Kimo Kanapa'aka, it means his most dangerous case yet... -
Rapid Response by D.J. Jamison
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA confused straight guy and a gay hookup artist walk into a bar ... Firefighter Sean Connolly is straight -- until one impulsive night changes everything. He tries to dismiss it as a fluke, but when a fire rescue leads him back to the guy who blew his mind, he's thrown into a chaos of confusion and want... -
Tide to You by J.J. Harper
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a much-needed holiday turns into so much more than sun and sand. Hudson Why have I even entered that competition? I never win anything. Ever.Colour me surprised I won a weeklong holiday in a resort for Daddies and boys. And at the right time too. A break from work. A break from bad choices. A break from being seen only as a sugar Daddy... -
Dirty Minds by Rhys Ford
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is a free Cole McGinnis short done for the Dirty Deeds Tour. I want to say thanks to all of the blogs who hosted me in this tour.This is a free story. Hope you enjoy a bit of Cole’s life...
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