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When Aidan Became A Brother by Kyle Lukoff
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room looked like a girl's room, and he wore clothes that other girls liked wearing. After he realized he was a trans boy, Aidan and his parents fixed the parts of life that didn't fit anymore, and he settled happily into his new life... -
![John & Jackie by T.J. Klune]()
John & Jackie by T.J. Klune
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJohn and Jackie first laid eyes on each other when they were twelve years old. Now, seventy-one years later, Jack prepares to give his beloved husband the ultimate gift. Before he does, they'll relive five key moments from their younger lives together over the course of a single afternoon... -
![Lilac: A Sound Love by Asia Monique]()
Lilac: A Sound Love by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Ezra wasn’t picture perfect, but he was perfect for me.” —Lilac Lilac Baker wasn’t against finding love, but love never seemed to be close enough for her to grasp. With her big sister pregnant and living out her happy ending, Lilac has high hopes for her own fairytale beginning... -
![With Love, the Flower Sisters by Asia Monique]()
With Love, the Flower Sisters by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is our end and also our beginning.With love, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀the flower sisters. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀*Please note, this is a follow up to the flower sisters six book series. Inside is six short stories, some longer than others, followed by a double wedding... -
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![Something Like Forever by Jay Bell]()
Something Like Forever by Jay Bell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove, like everything in the universe, cannot be destroyed. But over time it can change. The hot Texas nights were lonely for Ben before he met Tim Wyman, the man he would one day marry. Now, twenty years later, everything is perfect. Isn’t it? As Ben struggles with guiding his adopted son toward happiness, he begins to question his own path in life... -
![Blood & Milk by N.R. Walker]()
Blood & Milk by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings** LGBT Romance.Heath Crowley is an Australian man, born with two different coloured eyes and the gift—or curse—of having premonition dreams. He also has nothing left to live for. Twelve months after having his life upended, his dreams tell him where he needs to be. So with nothing―and no one―to keep him in Sydney, he simply boards a plane for Tanzania... -
![The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain]()
The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPerfect for fans of Fredrik Backman and TJ Klune, this humorous, life-affirming, and charmingly wise novel tells the story of how the forced retirement of a shy, closeted postman in northern England creates a second chance with his lost love, as he learns to embrace his true self, connect with his community, and finally experience his life’s great adventure… Indie Next List Selection | Library... -
![Sundae's Best by Riley Hart]()
Sundae's Best by Riley Hart
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGrady Dalton is in a rut. He’s thirty-eight, without a boyfriend, and has yet to find the place that feels like home. The closest he ever got was his best friend, Nathan. But it’s been seven years since he passed, and life isn’t getting easier. That’s how he ends up in Briar County, hoping to grow roots in the place Nathan had loved... -
![Heaven Right Here by Lutishia Lovely]()
Heaven Right Here by Lutishia Lovely
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Stacy Gray meets friends for lunch, the last thing she expects to be served is legal papers suing her for custody of her son, Darius Jr. As far as Stacy’s concerned, when Darius Sr. chose to be with his male lover, he lost his chance at fatherhood... -
![Come Play: An Erotica Charity Anthology by Quin, Sara Dobie Bauer]()
Come Play: An Erotica Charity Anthology by Quin, Sara Dobie Bauer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWatch and Learn if the Coach’s Little Kitten can be Tamed. Follow the Doctor’s Orders and read all about Brotherly Love. Understand Abstract Love and then take a peek at A Kink Chronicles Short. It’s all about Pretty Boys, The Kiss, and Particular Tastes bundled up in this must-have erotic anthology. Come, play with us... -
![A Daring Journey by Jeanne St. James]()
A Daring Journey by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo paths: one new, one familiar. And a burning desire to choose them both... When Damon spots a stunning redhead on his plane, the pilot’s determined to get to know her better. It’s been a long time since he’s experienced an instant connection with anyone. The last time was with his former lover, who left without an explanation over five years ago, devastating him... -
![Simon's Surprise by Taylor Rylan]()
Simon's Surprise by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSimon has been married three years and he loves his husband more than life. He’s patiently waited for a time when Sean was ready for a family, but if that never happened, he was okay, as long as he had Sean by his side. Sean wanted to make Simon happy and he knew his husband wanted kids. He finally felt he was at a place that he could slow down enough to start the family he’d always dreamed of... -
![The Love Dare by Asia Monique]()
The Love Dare by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLily Fredericks has many fears, but losing out on the love that Devin Booker is offering to her on a silver platter is number one on that list. Aware of her intense feelings for the man ten years her senior, Lily comes to a decision, but not before Devin ups the ante.*Please note, though this story has a beginning, middle, and end it is short in form... -
![Something Like Stories: Volume Three by Jay Bell]()
Something Like Stories: Volume Three by Jay Bell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEmbark on a final trip through the Something Like… universe with this special collection of stories that promises heartwarming reunions and gut-wrenching closure.Something Like Stars playfully explores what would happen if a movie was made about Ben’s love for Tim and Jace... -
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![Charisma Check by Charlie Novak]()
Charisma Check by Charlie Novak
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHatred is complicated, clothing is simple—Edward doesn’t need a man, and he certainly doesn’t need cosplayer and tattoo artist, Izzy Montes, AKA The Masked Gentleman, Edward’s ultimate nemesis.Edward and Izzy have been antagonising each other for over three years. Their rivalry is fierce, and Edward is determined to keep Izzy at arm’s length. Which would be all well and good.. -
![Running from My Heart by Felice Stevens]()
Running from My Heart by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Holding onto the past can hurt more than letting it go." People say six years is long enough to mourn the death of his husband but for Ross Miller, the pain is as fresh as if it happened yesterday. He’s left his glittering Hollywood life behind, yet guilt still dogs his steps, no matter how far he runs... -
![Love at First Sighting by Chloe Gray, A.M. Bellows]()
Love at First Sighting by Chloe Gray, A.M. Bellows
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove can be found in the most unexpected places.Charlie is on the verge of burnout from working three jobs while taking care of his newborn daughter. The single father desperately needs some down time to let out his inner, adventure-loving little. Fortunately, Cuffed is there to save the day... -
![Puppy Love by Cara Malone]()
Puppy Love by Cara Malone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMarley wants nothing more than a wife. Blaire has already had one not-so-happily ever after. Newly divorced and having lost her social circle to her ex, the only thing on Blaire’s mind is having a little fun. But when she brings her dog to Marley’s vet clinic, sparks fly and their connection is undeniable... -
![Lifted by Nia Forrester]()
Lifted by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if your soulmate could never be your bedmate?Tessa Denison knows who she is—she never has and as far as she’s concerned, never will date men. Though she struggles with coming to terms with the loss of her parents at a young age and her very protective and overbearing brother, Trey, her sexuality and free-loving lifestyle have never given her a moment’s pause.Tyson Clark is a screw-up... -
![Rock the Curves: A Rockstar Romance by Twyla Turner]()
Rock the Curves: A Rockstar Romance by Twyla Turner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGage Walker is a mega-talented rockstar. Gorgeous, sexy, and charming. It's no wonder he's the hottest thing in the music industry. Lyris Wright is a beautiful, curvy, and confident aspiring singer. But no one wants to give her a chance as a solo artist because she doesn't have the "right look... -
![A Arma Escarlate by Renata Ventura]()
A Arma Escarlate by Renata Ventura
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsO ano é 1997. Em meio a um intenso tiroteio, durante uma das épocas mais sangrentas da favela Santa Marta, no Rio de Janeiro, um menino de 13 anos descobre que é bruxo.Jurado de morte pelos chefes do tráfico, Hugo foge com apenas um objetivo em mente: aprender magia o suficiente para voltar e enfrentar o bandido que ameaça sua família... -
![My Man's Best Friend by K. Elle Collier]()
My Man's Best Friend by K. Elle Collier
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAre You Ready For A New Kind Of Relationship Story? Kai Edwards is confronted with the startling reality that her man’s best friend is a woman, a drop-dead, gorgeous one at that. Now, what is a girl to do? Yes, Kai Edwards has a big problem when Todd Daniels’ best friend, Alana Brooks, moves to Chicago and straight into the middle of their perfect life... -
![The Single Matchmaker by J.J. Arias]()
The Single Matchmaker by J.J. Arias
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWho helps Cupid fall in love?Libby Cassanova is the last in a long line of matchmakers. After years of hard work, her grandmother has finally handed her control of an empire built by generations of Cassanova women.When the secret that Libby was dumped by her fiancé comes to light, she must act fast to salvage her reputation... -
![Fireman's Carry by Andrew Grey]()
Fireman's Carry by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOrphaned as a child, Jordan Kramer is a 28-year-old loner who lives for his work as a firefighter. It’s who he is. But his life changes when, on his way home from a fire, he finds Benny walking along the side of an isolated mountain road. With a storm coming, when Benny indicates that he’s alone in the world, Jordan follows his instincts and decides to help... -
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![She's a Keeper by Ali K. Mulford]()
She's a Keeper by Ali K. Mulford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’re both used to temporary. Have they unexpectedly found forever?Lark Lachlan has her life under control. Although she enjoys the occasional summer fling with women, the devoted-to-her-career, bisexual zookeeper has no trouble keeping her heart in its cage. So she’s a little surprised to feel an instant, all-consuming attraction to the handsome new volunteer, Logan... -
![The Story of Us: A Novel by Catherine Hernandez]()
The Story of Us: A Novel by Catherine Hernandez
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the author of Canada Reads finalist Scarborough , a stunning new novel about the unbreakable bond of family and the magic that can happen when we meet in the middle Like many Overseas Filipino Workers, Mary Grace Concepcion has lived a life of sacrifices. First, she left her husband, Ale, to be a caregiver in Hong Kong... -
![Cleansing Flame by Andrew Grey]()
Cleansing Flame by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSequel to Rekindled Flame Rekindled Flame: Book Two Life has been grinding Dayne Mills down almost for as long as he can remember. First he lost the love of his life in an accident that also left him with a permanent injury, and then his mother passed away a year later. When his house burns to the ground, it’s the last straw... -
![Collide by Stephanie Shea]()
Collide by Stephanie Shea
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMia Stone isn’t looking for romance. Not after her engagement crashed to an end when her fiancé was caught on viral video kissing another woman. She has time and space for three things in her life. Her family, her best friends Darby and James, and Flippin’ Fantastic Renovations—the house flipping company they co-own.Lauryn Matthews gets a bad rap... -
![Bryce by L.A. Witt]()
Bryce by L.A. Witt
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlecI don’t do love. I don’t do relationships. What I do is tour with my band and enjoy the life we worked so hard to earn. When I’m home, my favorite escort is always happy to join me in bed.Except he’s not an escort anymore. He has, however, hand-picked someone to replace him. I’m dubious because I hate change, but I’ll give this new guy a chance.And I will not fall in love with him... -
![Color Blind by Andrew Grey]()
Color Blind by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSetting out on your own is tough, but for Mason Fullerton, who was born blind, it’s even more of a challenge. Mase decides that the key to independence and a life of his own is getting a job. His mother, who has always been there for support, isn’t so sure, but Mase is determined. He manages to secure an interview, and one of the men conducting it has a voice that wraps around him like a blanket... -
![Cenzontle by Marcelo Hernández Castillo]()
Cenzontle by Marcelo Hernández Castillo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this lyrical, imagistic debut, Marcelo Hernandez Castillo creates a nuanced narrative of life before, during, and after crossing the US/Mexico border... -
![I'd Rather Burn Than Bloom by Shannon C.F. Rogers]()
I'd Rather Burn Than Bloom by Shannon C.F. Rogers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPacked with voice, this is a powerful coming-of-age YA novel about a Filipina-American teen who tries to figure out who she really is in the wake of her mother's death.Some girls call their mother their best friend. Marisol? She could never relate. She and her mom were forever locked in an argument with no beginning and no end... -
![Idol Minds by K.T. Salvo]()
Idol Minds by K.T. Salvo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this sizzling gay K-pop romance debut from KT Salvo, movie star Jason Park was a Hollywood golden boy. The youngest ever Best Actor award winner for his role in The Moon Shines Madly, the former teen idol was ready to make the jump from teen comedies to dramatic leading roles. But his famously well-documented on-set blow-up cost him his part and drove him from the limelight... -
![Walker's Lost Lollipop by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
Walker's Lost Lollipop by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen my daddy died, I swore I’d never want another…and then I lost my sucker.I was one of the lucky ones. Everyone said so. I met my daddy, my true love, my always and forever, while I was a freshman at college. By the time I graduated, we had a cute little house, the cuddliest dog, and our whole lives ahead of us, together. Until it was all stolen from me one rainy night... -
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![A Daddy for Christmas: Ever by Wendy Rathbone]()
A Daddy for Christmas: Ever by Wendy Rathbone
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom an embarrassing Halloween costume to an unexpected very large early Christmas present, can two men trust the secrets they know about each other to take them on a journey of passion they’ll never forget?Ever has never told anyone about his secret compulsion. When alone, he likes to pretend he's very little and has someone there at all times to take care of his every need... -
![His Boy to Cuddle by Morticia Knight]()
His Boy to Cuddle by Morticia Knight
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Santa,I just recently moved to Boston and would love to find a sweet, pretty boy to spend the holidays with. I’m a fit, thirty-eight-year-old Daddy who loves to cuddle, pamper and kiss up a storm. Spankings and punishments? Not so much. With that in mind, I’d prefer a nice boy. Naughty in bed? That’s a different story! I’m all about heating up the sheets and keeping my boy satisfied... -
![Barbie Chang by Victoria Chang]()
Barbie Chang by Victoria Chang
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBarbie’s cultural artifice is unmasked by Victoria Chang’s imagination, lifting the struggle of Asian American experience to mythic levels... -
![Make Room for Love by Darcy Liao]()
Make Room for Love by Darcy Liao
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStarting over is hard. Falling for her gorgeous butch roommate might make it impossible.When a tall, stunning butch protects Mira from her ex-boyfriend at the club—and offers her a safe place to stay—Mira should be relieved. Not flustered. She’s not into women.Yet this tough electrician with curves for days makes Mira’s heart race like never before... -
![The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann]()
The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJoy is in love with Malcolm.But Malcolm really likes Summer.Summer is in love with love.And Fox is Summer’s ex-boyfriend. Thirty, flirty, and asexual Joy is secretly in love with her best friend Malcolm, but she’s never been brave enough to say so. When he unexpectedly announces that he's met the love of his life—and no, it's not Joy—she's heartbroken... -
![The Impossibility of Us by Katy Upperman]()
The Impossibility of Us by Katy Upperman
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe last thing Elise wants is to start her senior year in a new town. But after her brother’s death in Afghanistan, she and her mother move from San Francisco to a sleepy coastal village.When Elise meets Mati, they quickly discover how much they have in common. Mati is new to town too, visiting the U.S. with his family... -
![The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On by Franny Choi]()
The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On by Franny Choi
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom acclaimed poet Franny Choi comes a poetry collection for the ends of worlds--past, present, and future. Choi's third book features poems about historical and impending apocalypses, alongside musings on our responsibilities to each other and visions for our collective survival.Many have called our time dystopian... -
![The Flick by Annie Baker]()
The Flick by Annie Baker
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn a rundown movie theater in central Massachusetts, three underpaid employees sweep up popcorn in the empty aisles and tend to one of the last thirty-five-millimeter projectors in the state. With keen insight and a ceaseless attention to detail, The Flick pays tribute to the power of movies and paints a heartbreaking portrait of three characters and their working lives... -
![Wild Hearts: Trevor Monroe Part One by Blue Saffire]()
Wild Hearts: Trevor Monroe Part One by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAward winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents Wild Hearts: Lost Hearts Series TrevorI want a divorce and I want it now. I’m so tired of playing these games, but if I have to sit here in counseling, I’m going to make myself clear. At least, I think I am until Dr. Winsor asks a question that throws me back in time. My greatest regret. The one who was supposed to be my future... -
![O Que Você Não Vê by Cora Menestrelli]()
O Que Você Não Vê by Cora Menestrelli
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBruno Campos, brasileiro, teve uma longa jornada até conseguir chegar onde queria: um assento especial em uma equipe de Fórmula 1. Passou pelo obstáculo que era seu próprio pai, e todas as etapas que ser um piloto requer de alguém.Agora, ele precisa lidar com outra coisa: seu ódio declarado por Ivan Nikolaev, rival russo. Todos sabem que eles se odeiam... -
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![The Right Time by Lane Hayes]()
The Right Time by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWorkaholic Nate Erickson is a successful real estate developer who thrives on long hours and stress. When a Los Angeles project prompts him to relocate to Santa Monica, he welcomes the change of scenery. Nate has always considered romantic entanglements trouble, but his sexy next-door neighbor isn’t easy to ignore. Which makes no sense, because Nate is straight… or so he’s always thought... -
![Since I Laid My Burden Down by Brontez Purnell]()
Since I Laid My Burden Down by Brontez Purnell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhiting Award winner Brontez Purnell’s debut novel is an uninhibited portrait of growing up gay in 1980s exploring art and sex with “more layered insight than the page count should allow” (Hanif Abdurraqib, MTV News ). DeShawn lives a high, creative, and promiscuous life in San Francisco...Categorized as:
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![Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams]()
Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis sweet, funny, electrifying romance stars sixteen-year-old Audre Mercy-Moore, first introduced in the NYT bestseller, Seven Days in June. Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon! MEET AUDRE. Junior class president. Debate team captain. Unofficial student therapist. Desperately in need of a good time. MEET BASH. Mysterious new senior. Everybody’s crush... -
![Corpo desfeito by Jarid Arraes]()
Corpo desfeito by Jarid Arraes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEm uma cidade do interior do Ceará, uma família vive uma sequência de abusos: avó, mãe e neta estão presas em uma teia complexa e violenta de abuso e negligência. A dureza das expectativas criadas e não cumpridas, do ciúme doentio e do desejo de absoluto controle estão presentes neste primeiro romance de Jarid Arraes... -
![Fifteen Lanes by S.J. Laidlaw]()
Fifteen Lanes by S.J. Laidlaw
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNoor has lived all of her fourteen years in the fifteen lanes of Mumbai’s red light district. Born into a brothel, she is destined for the same fate as her mother: a desperate life trapped in the city’s sex trade. She must act soon to have any chance of escaping this grim future.Across the sprawling city, fifteen-year-old Grace enjoys a life of privilege... -
![Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things by Maya Prasad]()
Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things by Maya Prasad
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFour sisters, four seasons, four flavors of romance.The Singh sisters grew up helping their father navigate the bustle of the Songbird Inn. Nestled on dreamy and drizzly Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest, the inn's always been warm and cozy and filled with interesting guests―the perfect home. But things are about to heat up now that the Songbird has been named the Most Romantic Inn in America...
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