Books like 'Crossed Hearts'
Readers who enjoyed Crossed Hearts by J.R. Gray also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Young & Beautiful by Velvetoscar
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLouis, to his horror, attends an elitist university in which the name Zayn Malik means something, Niall Horan doesn't stop talking, there are pianos everywhere, and Harry Styles, only son of a drug-addled, clinically insane ex-rocker, has a perfect smile and empty eyes... -
![Um milhão de finais felizes by Vitor Martins]()
Um milhão de finais felizes by Vitor Martins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJonas não sabe muito bem o que fazer da vida. Entre suas leituras e ideias para livros anotadas em um caderninho de bolso, ele precisa dar conta de seus turnos no Rocket Café e ainda lidar com o conservadorismo de seus pais. Sua mãe alimenta a esperança de que ele volte a frequentar a igreja, e seu pai não faz muito por ele além de trazer problemas... -
![The Hardest Goodbyes by D.L. Roan, Kathryn Lynn Davis]()
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... -
![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... -
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![Love Hurts by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda]()
Love Hurts by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJun’s not better than me, but we might be perfect together.Jun’s been a thorn in my side for years. Its only gotten worse since we’re both going after the same promotion. Being in the same room with him makes my heart pound. It’s anger, I can’t let it be anything else. My family expects me to be the best. I have to earn this promotion and prove that belong on top... -
![Be Our Guest by CJ Bishop]()
Be Our Guest by CJ Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBlood is just blood. Family ties are knit in the heart and strengthened by love. With most of whom they consider ‘family’ already right there within their tight-knit circle, the Phoenix couples begin to look beyond that circle and contemplate those from the past who rejected and hurt them. Deep down, Dane longs for reconciliation with his parents... -
![Best Man by C.J. Bishop]()
Best Man by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome are brothers. Some are friends. All are the best. As our couples turn to the special people in their lives who were there for them during the worst of the worst, and extend their honored requests, the Phoenix family begin to make room for a new member who may be holding back the truth of how badly he was abused. Note: This is an M/M romance and should be read by readers 18yo and above only... -
![Love and Honor by C.J. Bishop]()
Love and Honor by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGoing above and beyond the call of love…is the only way they know. The unconditional love the phoenix couples have found in each other is a blessed gift. Out of sadness, pain, and despair, their family has truly risen from the ashes. But it is difficult to soar on the wings of love, basking in joy, as new friends and new family members are still struggling through their own dark trials... -
![To Have and to Hold by C.J. Bishop]()
To Have and to Hold by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe desires of the heart cannot be denied. As the new members of the family are welcomed with love and compassion and begin to truly feel safe and protected, the grooms battle with the celibacy pact which remains in effect until after the wedding ceremony... -
![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... -
![Taming the Bad Boy by Ivy Coleman]()
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![Fake Slackers: Vol. 2 by Mu Gua Huang]()
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![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... -
![El chico de las estrellas by Chris Pueyo]()
El chico de las estrellas by Chris Pueyo
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsÉrase un niño que jamás vivió más de dos años seguidos en una misma casa, por lo que decidió pintar las paredes de todas sus habitaciones con estrellas. Su rechazo al colegio y una familia inusual le empujarán a emprender un viaje donde no todo serán constelaciones y pedirle deseos a la luna... -
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![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... -
![His Assistant by Alexa Land]()
His Assistant by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI knew going to work for movie star and party boy Harper Royce was a mistake.It was a bigger mistake to sleep with him, but here we are.At least this situation is temporary. I’m on the verge of a major breakthrough with my musical career, and then my days of working as a personal assistant are over. As long as I don’t fall for Harper, this should all work out just fine... -
![Male/Male: A Novel by Seth King]()
Male/Male: A Novel by Seth King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"All I had to do was write a book about him. All I did in the end was fall in love with him..." Talon Cooper is a struggling young writer who decides to enter the male/male, or gay romance, genre to expand his horizons... -
![Indulge Me by Beth Bolden]()
Indulge Me by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThroughout the restaurant industry, Chef Bastian Aquino is a notorious control freak. For two very long years, Kian Reynolds has worked for Bastian as his special assistant, doing whatever he and his restaurant needs. The toughest part isn’t even all the impossible tasks he expects Kian to complete flawlessly—it’s the hopeless, endless love he feels for his older boss... -
![FOG[电竞] by Man Man He Qi Duo, 漫漫何其多]()
FOG[电竞] by Man Man He Qi Duo, 漫漫何其多
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings现代电竞+男神VS男神医疗师攻X突击手受【主角配角均无原型，谢谢大家】---Yu Sui and Shi Luo met each other when they were much younger. One was a pro-gamer, a widely-renowned, best of the best, in-game medic. The other was an e-sports newcomer who was just starting out. The two originally played for the same team, during which their relationship became increasingly deep.But things did not go as expected... -
![Reid's Lost Cap by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
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... -
![Juegos de seducción 2 by Nut]()
Juegos de seducción 2 by Nut
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKarel ha tomado la decisión de, por primera vez en su vida, dejar que sea su corazón quien le guíe, lo cual le lleva inexorablemente a abrir una puerta hacia un pasado que no sólo le aterra, sino que es el culpable del mayor de sus temores: amar y ser amado.Noel ve en este acto de confianza la aceptación de sus sentimientos, lo que le hará concebir la feliz posibilidad de un futuro común... -
![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... -
![Beautiful Mistakes by Felice Stevens]()
Beautiful Mistakes by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe other side of loathing might be lust ...Or love ...WolfDesire: What Wolf struggles with from the moment he sees Spencer Hawkins the first day of college.Fear: Not a word in Wolf’s vocabulary except when it comes to facing his feelings for Spencer.Lust: What he gives in to that changes everything between them. And his life forever... -
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![Hunter's Heart by Spencer Spears]()
Hunter's Heart by Spencer Spears
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThat kiss definitely didn’t mean anything. It couldn’t have... right? Micah: Hunter Westing is not who I’m supposed to end up with. The guy might look like a walking wet dream, but he’s got the intelligence of a doorknob and the emotional range of a toaster. Actually, that might be an insult to toasters--at least they’re not usually homophobic... -
![Juegos de seducción 1 by Nut]()
Juegos de seducción 1 by Nut
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKarel Berenson es un publicista de La Gran Manzana. Serio, profesional, con un futuro prometedor y una vida satisfactoria junto a su novia.Noel Lean es un modelo de moda en Estados Unidos. Atractivo, carismático, un seductor empedernido deseado por hombres y mujeres... -
![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... -
![Beautiful Thing (Modern Classics) by Jonathan Harvey]()
Beautiful Thing (Modern Classics) by Jonathan Harvey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeautiful Thing explores pre-teenage homo-erotic sensuality and the frictions and intimacies of living cheek by jowl on a Thamesmead housing estate... -
![Boiling Point by E. Davies]()
Boiling Point by E. Davies
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRICKYMy double life is crumbling around me. Denying who I am isn’t fair on anyone: the girls I tried so hard to date, the guys I’m too afraid to flirt with, or my family who don’t know the truth. I’m afraid of coming out to my mom—but if I don’t, I’ll remain in fear that she’ll find out from someone else... -
![Choosing Fate: A Love in Eden Novella by Sloane Kennedy]()
Choosing Fate: A Love in Eden Novella by Sloane Kennedy
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZanderThe quick stopover in the small ranching town of Eden, Wyoming was supposed to be the chance to close the door on a piece of my past. Unfortunately, my temperamental car has other ideas. The thing is, with my tattoos and piercings, a guy like me doesn't exactly fit in a town like Eden.Then I meet her.Sweet, innocent, single mom Jolene who does fit in Eden.At least on the outside... -
![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... -
![Malicious Compliance by E.M. Lindsey]()
Malicious Compliance by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere's nothing like an epic fall from grace.Relationship: over.Career: trashed.Home: lost.And somehow, it gets worse when I move into a run-down apartment with a neighbor who's made it his mission to make my life a living hell... -
![What You Are by Erin E. Keller]()
What You Are by Erin E. Keller
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlex walks down the road of his life, apparently without any detours. He has a job, friends, a nice apartment and a girlfriend who meets his needs. A smooth life lived on a smooth road. But when Daniel shows up at his door, Alex meets the first bump in road -- which turns out to be more like a boulder -- in his way... -
![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... -
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![Strawberry Moon by Spencer Spears]()
Strawberry Moon by Spencer Spears
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrevor: It was supposed to be a one-night stand. Josh isn’t even my type. I mean, physically, sure, with those hopeful green eyes and hips that fit perfectly in my hands, he's insanely sexy. But the guy talks too much, tries too hard, flirts way too shamelessly. From the moment I met Josh, I knew he'd drive me crazy. I didn't think it mattered for one night... -
![Summer Kisses by Charlie Novak]()
Summer Kisses by Charlie Novak
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo chefs. Two summers. One shot at a second chance.Aaron’s PlanThen:1. Get a better job2. Learn more skills3. Get money for restaurant4. Don’t fall in love with JoshNow:1. Finesse menu2. Stop being angry at Josh3. Swear less (Ben’s idea)4. Stop wanting to kiss Josh5. Get Michelin stars6. Stop being in love with JoshJosh’s PlanThen:1. Start new job2. Try not to burn out3... -
![The Doctor's Wish by Andrew Grey]()
The Doctor's Wish by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDr. Jackson Burnside is an orthopedic surgeon who made his own way. Always different, he got out of Natchez before his family could throw him out, but still wishes things could be reconciled. He's built a successful practice and a sound reputation in Carlisle. When he's called to the hospital for a consultation, the last person he expects to meet is Wes... -
![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... -
![From the Ground Up by Harper Robson]()
From the Ground Up by Harper Robson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMasonAlways have an exit strategy. That’s how I’ve lived my life for years, and so far things are going just fine. I know better than to get into any situation without knowing exactly when and how to get out. I don’t do commitments; not jobs, not social plans, and most definitely not relationships. I learned the hard way how bad the alternative can be... -
![The Paper Boys by D.P. Clarence]()
The Paper Boys by D.P. Clarence
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDon’t hold the front page. Hold the guy who wrote it.Sunny Miller’s dream job on London’s Fleet Street has become a nightmare.His boss at the Bulletin hates him, the sub-editors keep putting comedy headlines on his attempts at serious journalism, and he’s just been scooped by that posh bellend from the Sentinel, Ludo Boche... -
![Fake Things by Charity Parkerson]()
Fake Things by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBecoming the deep fake of a sitting senator was never part of Kenneth’s life plan. Neither was falling for the detective bent on exposing him. For most of his adult life, Kenneth has belonged to a crime lord. When his boss offers him a chance to transform into a missing sitting senator, he sees it as his chance to carve a new path for himself... -
![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... -
![Snowball's Chance by Jocelynn Drake]()
Snowball's Chance by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChristmas is a time of love, second chances…and getting stuck on a project with the one coworker who drives you insane. Adam Reynolds loves working as a graphic designer for Roland-Wainwright, but he could do without being tied to so-called marketing genius Jason Edmond. The man might know his way around a campaign, but he’s boring and far too demanding... -
![The Sweet Sins by Rangga Wirianto Putra]()
The Sweet Sins by Rangga Wirianto Putra
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“The sexiest novel I’ve ever read.” Betty W. Kusuma, penulis novel “Aku Seorang Gay”. “Novelnya bagus, ‘dalem’, dan kehidupan di dalamnya seperti kehidupan yang kita ‘kenal’ banget. Ceritanya juga detail. Seperti membaca pengalaman pribadi seseorang. Anyway…, semoga laris, yaaa…. ” Mia Arsjad, penulis novel “Rona Hidup Rona”... -
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![Out of the Blue by R.J. Jones]()
Out of the Blue by R.J. Jones
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen everything happens Out of the Blue…Lt Cameron Cooper has been with the San Francisco Fire Department for fifteen years. He’s seen and dealt with a lot of horrifying situations. He’s always considered himself mentally tough, but when he attends a multi-vehicle accident and sees a dead boy with features remarkably similar to his long-time boyfriend, his mental health takes a hit... -
![White Noise by Ann Grech]()
White Noise by Ann Grech
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEverything he didn’t know he wanted, and now couldn’t live without… Paramedic and mountain rescuer Stratford ‘Ford’ Wallace fell hard and fast for pro-snowboarder, Reef Reid. For a ‘straight’ guy, falling in love with a dude was not what he expected, but his explosive attraction to Reef is undeniable. Neither of them have uttered those three little words yet, but Ford knows Reef feels the same... -
![Hot & Sweet by Sean Ashcroft]()
Hot & Sweet by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen two rival TV chefs are forced to work together, things are bound to get hot in the kitchen. Wyatt has boy-next-door charm, a broad smile, and can frost a mean cupcake. Sarcastic, classically trained, and well-travelled, Kai is everything Wyatt isn’t... -
![Ship Happens by Pandora Pine]()
Ship Happens by Pandora Pine
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPhotographer Upton Sanders is a proverbial third wheel. Still single after his best friend met the love of his life on the Valentine’s Inc. dating app, Upton assumes he’ll be alone forever. Everything changes when his friends surprise him with a week-long singles cruise. Travel agent Walsh Dunne has never left the state of North Carolina... -
![Temporary Insanity by H.L. Day]()
Temporary Insanity by H.L. Day
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSleeping with the enemy never felt so good. When Paul Davenport comes face to face with the man he caught in bed with his boyfriend years before, it's hate at first sight. Well, second sight. Indy should be apologizing, not flirting. Except the gorgeous barman is completely oblivious to their paths ever having crossed before... -
![Road to Romance by Peter Styles]()
Road to Romance by Peter Styles
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA First Time Gay Enemies To Lovers Romance. LUKE I have two mortal enemies - Max Stephens and whoever decided opposites should attract. He’s everything I despise. Perfect looks, easy charm. The world falls at his feet the second he flashes a smile. We started our jobs at the same time, but we’re up for the same promotion even though I stay all night while he leaves at five...
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