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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... -
![Only You by Francis Ray]()
Only You by Francis Ray
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSierra Grayson is next in line for love. If her four older brothers managed to get married off, surely Sierra can't be far behind. At least that's the outcome her matchmaking mother, Ruth, is hoping for - whether Sierra--smart, too sexy for her own good, and stubborn to a fault--wants it or not. But little does Ruth know what else fate has in store... -
![Sandcastles Under the Christmas Moon by Vickie McKeehan]()
Sandcastles Under the Christmas Moon by Vickie McKeehan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQuentin Blackwood has come to Pelican Pointe to replace Jack Prescott as the town’s one and only doctor. But he’s in for a rough time, especially since nurse Sydney Reed doesn’t quite trust him. But that’s just one of the many problems Quentin must face as he tries to help a teenage boy and his grandmother going through hard times... -
![You and No Other by Francis Ray]()
You and No Other by Francis Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe protégé of a world-renowned artist, sculptress Phoenix Banister dreams of one day taking the art world by storm. Few people know that Phoenix has a secret that could ruin her career before it even starts. To protect that secret, Phoenix lives a very quiet life-and that means no scandal and no romance... -
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![Call Me Crazy by Quinn Loftis]()
Call Me Crazy by Quinn Loftis
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“I’m looking out from inside the chaos. It must be a one-way mirror because no one seems to be able to see back inside to where I am. The looks on their faces, the judgment in their eyes, tells me everything I need to know. The most frustrating part about the whole messed up situation is that even though I’m the one that they stare at in shock, I am just as shocked as they are...Categorized as:
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![The Crow Flies Free by Michael Robert]()
The Crow Flies Free by Michael Robert
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoey Crow and Caleb Hollings first see each other across the rural Oregon country road that separates the farms they live on. The two seven-year-old boys make an instant connection that spans the following eleven years.Joey, an orphaned Native American boy, has come to live with his grandparents on their farm after the mysterious disappearance of his parents from the local reservations... -
![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... -
![Chasing Fire by Pamela Clare]()
Chasing Fire by Pamela Clare
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor fans of Pamela Clare’s acclaimed I-Team and Colorado High Country series…An I-Team/Colorado High Country Crossover NovelFire chief Eric Hawke knows it’s only a matter of time until the next big wildfire. He’s done everything he can to prepare his crews for the inevitable...Categorized as:
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![Remember by Joy Harjo]()
Remember by Joy Harjo
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMichaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, and to remember the importance of their place in it.Remember the sky you were born under, Know each of the star's stories. Remember the moon, know who she is. Remember the sun's birth at dawn, That is the strongest point of time... -
![Eyes That Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho]()
Eyes That Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend’s drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before—in fact, his eyes are like his father’s, his agong’s, and his little brother’s, and they are visionary... -
![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... -
![Nature Poem by Tommy Pico]()
Nature Poem by Tommy Pico
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA book-length poem about how an American Indian writer can’t bring himself to write about nature, but is forced to reckon with colonial-white stereotypes, manifest destiny, and his own identity as an young, queer, urban-dwelling poet.A Best Book of the Year at BuzzFeed, Interview , and more... -
![Lobsters, Bisques, and Berries by Olivia Gaines]()
Lobsters, Bisques, and Berries by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLakota Simjak is nothing like he looks. A laid-back kind of fella that takes life as it comes, while enjoying the simple beauty of the day to days. However, the lonely nights and eternal mornings tells him it’s time for a change. He wants a wife.Melody Willis’ trophy case displays thirty years of being in the music business and performances all over the world. Yet, she goes to bed alone... -
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![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... -
![Dreams of Forever: Seduction, Westmoreland Style\Spencer's Forbidden Passion by Brenda Jackson]()
Dreams of Forever: Seduction, Westmoreland Style\Spencer's Forbidden Passion by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMontana horse breeder McKinnon Quinn is adamant about his "no women on my ranch" rule. So when Casey Westmoreland asks for a job training horses, he turns her down flat. Despite her innocent looks, she tempts him beyond reason. Casey vows to get McKinnon to hire her, and to make him her first and only lover. But after every steamy encounter, he avoids her, infuriating her even more... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Spencer's Forbidden Passion by Brenda Jackson]()
Spencer's Forbidden Passion by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"YOU HAVE FORTY-EIGHT HOURS TO BE MY WIFE." Millionaire deal-maker Spencer Westmoreland would bail out Chardonnay Russell's failing Napa Valley vineyard. And in return she'd bear his children. But she shouldn't dare hope Spencer would ever fall in love with her. Her only choice was to accept the arrogant businessman's proposal... -
![The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough]()
The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA funny and heart-warming queer Indigenous YA novel, set in a rural Australian community, about seventeen-year-old Jackson finding the courage to explore who he is, even if it scares him.'I don't paint so much anymore,' I say, looking to my feet.'Oh. Well, I got a boy who needs to do some art... -
![Ready When You Are by Gary Lonesborough]()
Ready When You Are by Gary Lonesborough
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA remarkable YA love story between two Aboriginal boys -- one who doesn’t want to accept he’s gay, and the boy who comes to live in his house who makes him realize who he is.It's a hot summer, and life's going all right for Jackson and his family on the Mish. It's almost Christmas, school's out, and he's hanging with his mates, teasing the visiting tourists, avoiding the racist boys in town... -
![Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly]()
Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFor fans of Schitt’s Creek and Sally Rooney’s Normal People, an irresistible and bighearted international bestseller that follows a brother and sister as they navigate queerness, multiracial identity, and the dramas big and small of their entangled, unconventional family, all while flailing their way to love... -
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![Cattle Valley Volume One by Carol Lynne]()
Cattle Valley Volume One by Carol Lynne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR CAROL LYNNE 5 out of 5! This a great start to Ms. Lynne's newest series. ~ Romance Junkies Carol Lynne has written an alluring love story.. -
![On the Sweet Side by Audrey Carlan]()
On the Sweet Side by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLook for On the Sweet Side, the exciting new novel from Audrey Carlan, available from HQN books Jan 01, 2022... -
![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... -
![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... -
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![This Accident of Being Lost: Songs and Stories by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson]()
This Accident of Being Lost: Songs and Stories by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis Accident of Being Lost is the knife-sharp new collection of stories and songs from award-winning Nishnaabeg storyteller and writer Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. These visionary pieces build upon Simpson's powerful use of the fragment as a tool for intervention in her critically acclaimed collection Islands of Decolonial Love... -
![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... -
![With the Indians in the Rockies by James Willard Schultz]()
With the Indians in the Rockies by James Willard Schultz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrapped in the Rocky Moutains in winter- will the boys survive? Thomas and his friend Pitamakan, a Blackfoot boy, live at Fort Benton on the western frontier. One day, having ventured into the mountains to trap beaver, Tom and Pitamakan are attacked by a band of Kootenay Indians, who spare their lives, but make off with everything they have...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Overlooked by Rose Christo]()
Overlooked by Rose Christo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Don't tell me you didn't miss me!" Rafael's devilish sister Mary has returned to the Nettlebush Indian Reservation after a year of absence and a failed stint in a rock band. But the reason behind Mary's triumphant homecoming is anything less than sororal: Mary has her sights set on Paul Looks Over, the man responsible for her father's death... -
![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... -
![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... -
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![Letting Loose the Hounds by Brady Udall]()
Letting Loose the Hounds by Brady Udall
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHere are eleven big-hearted tales by an inspired storyteller at the beginning of his career. Set in the small towns of Utah and Arizona, most of these stories deal with letting loose - or wanting to - in all its forms. For the family hero in "Buckeye the Elder, " this means reverting to a more raucous past...Categorized as:
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![The Fight for Identity by Andrew Grey]()
The Fight for Identity by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill Martin’s racist father, Kevin, hates Native Americans and wants to keep them off his property, never mind that part of the ranch land is sacred ground for the Sioux. When they request access for prayer, Kevin refuses—but Will doesn’t share his father’s views. Ever since he first saw Takoda Red Bird during one of the Sioux sacred ceremonies, Will has been fascinated... -
![Discovering Hope by Chautona Havig]()
Discovering Hope by Chautona Havig
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do Brigadoon, saris, epic laser tag games, and Jesus have in common? Hope. Hope Senior—all-American girl and student at Rockland University. Her family came over on the Fortune, less than a year after the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth. Jay Brown—a charming blend of Indian heritage and American dreams. He arrived in the United States as a boy, something he hardly remembers... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Paper Rose by Diana Palmer]()
Paper Rose by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsArchaeologist Cecily Petersen has loved Tate Winthrop since she was a teen, but the handsome Native American refuses to consider a mixed marriage. Instead, he becomes her white knight, protecting her from an abusive stepfather and arranging college grants and housing. But when Cecily discovers that the "grants" were actually outright gifts from Tate, she's furious...
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