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  • All You Need Is Love by Janet Nissenson

    All You Need Is Love by Janet Nissenson

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Was 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...
  • A Family Chosen: Volume 1 by Sloane Kennedy

    A Family Chosen: Volume 1 by Sloane Kennedy

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    ***Note that this bundle includes books already available as single titles*** Save $2 if you buy the bundle vs the individual titles in each bundle! Come meet my amazing extended family of men, the Protectors and the Barrettis! Since all of my series cross over with one another, I've gotten many requests to bundle my bestselling books by reading order...
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    mlm  steamy  lgbtq  romance  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • A Winter Symphony: A Christmas Novella (The Original Sinners — Standalone Stories) by Tiffany Reisz

    A Winter Symphony: A Christmas Novella (The Original Sinners — Standalone Stories) by Tiffany Reisz

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Shortly after the harrowing events of The Mistress, Kingsley realizes that to protect Juliette and their baby on the way, they need to leave New York and put their pasts behind them for good. Yet he's waited all his life to have Søren back and now that he does, how will he tell the only man he's ever loved he's leaving him..
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  age-gap  book  contemporary  fiction
  • All the Battles We Surrender by Garry Michael

    All the Battles We Surrender by Garry Michael

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Time. That was what Sawyer Montgomery thought he had until he realized that it was running out. Now, all he wanted to do was right a wrong from three years ago. He made a vow to spend what little time he had left with Hawkins, the only man he ever loved. He would try everything to penetrate Hawkins’ armor before it was too late. Time...
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    mlm  lgbtq  steamy  romance  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • The Girl of His Dreams  (Bachelor) by Janet Nissenson

    The Girl of His Dreams (Bachelor) by Janet Nissenson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    He was convinced he’d be a bachelor for life. And then he met the girl of his dreams.Jordan Reeves has fully embraced the carefree, uncomplicated bachelor life, figuring that the poor example he’d been provided by his parents of so-called marital bliss was reason enough to remain single...
  • Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz

    Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Originally available as a rough draft on Tiffany's website, this short story has now been fully revised and is now collected in the print, ebook, and audio collection Michael's Wings...
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    steamy  mlm  lgbtq  romance  contemporary  age-gap  fiction  book
  • Bound to Surrender by Jenna Jacob

    Bound to Surrender by Jenna Jacob

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    After suffering a brutal hate crime, submissive Trevor Hammond's outward appearance projects the usual carefree demeanor his friends know and love. But inside, the remnants of his battered psyche and the ghosts of his assailants keep him bound in chains of anxiety...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  humor
  • The Phoenix Chronicles by C.J. Bishop, A.M. Snead

    The Phoenix Chronicles by C.J. Bishop, A.M. Snead

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    *A continuation of the Phoenix Club series"I don’t know if my story is truly that powerful, as to light the path for another soul...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Vulnerable by Tymber Dalton

    Vulnerable by Tymber Dalton

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Leo didn’t want a divorce, yet he can no longer ignore the fact that he’s gay—and kinky. He knows it’s going to break Eva’s heart, but he cannot be the husband she needs. He doesn’t want their daughter raised by two miserable parents.Jesse is gun-shy after his former Master abused him and his trust...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  bdsm  book  contemporary  fiction
  • The Collar of Freedom: The Collar Duet, Book 1 by Alexandra Iff

    The Collar of Freedom: The Collar Duet, Book 1 by Alexandra Iff

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Librarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00KDJNAIW. Amelia Jones knows the truth; she lives and breathes it every day. The endless monotony of a loveless marriage, and years of domestic slavery stretch before her in minutes and hours that are destined to end in a mental breakdown. Then Alexander Reeves walks through the door...
  • Full Disclosure by R.J. Moray

    Full Disclosure by R.J. Moray

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Jack proposed. Channon said yes. Now he's engaged to a billionaire, and everything's almost perfect. But Jack is insisting they tell the world about it, and Channon doesn't know who he's supposed to be. The nature of his relationship with Jack is too scandalous to be made public, and he doesn't want anyone to get the wrong idea about a younger guy and his much older, wealthier fiancé...
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    mlm  lgbtq  steamy  romance  contemporary  age-gap  fiction  book
  • The Influencer by August Jones

    The Influencer by August Jones

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    If 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...
  • Reinventing Us by Ann Lister

    Reinventing Us by Ann Lister

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Alex-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...
  • Adored by Nicole Edwards

    Adored by Nicole Edwards

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    New York Times bestselling author Nicole Edwards revisits Tag and McKenna, a power couple who have gone from infatuation to adoration in Adored (Club Destiny #7.5) Tag has waited two years for this. Sure, he knows he’ll need to be persuasive in order to get McKenna on board, but nevertheless, he’s up for the challenge...
  • Surrender to Me by Monica James

    Surrender to Me by Monica James

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Ava Thompson left her one true love, Jasper White, to unearth her destiny. It was the only way for Ava to grow into the woman she’s always wanted to become. Sadly, that destiny has led her back to the place that broke her … Singapore. And more importantly, it has led her back to the man who broke her … Harper. Ava is no longer the scared, lost girl she once was...
  • Constructing the Soul: Souls of Chicago series by Annabella Michaels

    Constructing the Soul: Souls of Chicago series by Annabella Michaels

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Akio Forrest loved his life. He had an amazing job, great friends, supportive parents and was recently given the responsibility of heading up the Agape House project, the construction of a new facility for the Chicago-based center that helped LGBTQ teens...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Barracuda's Heart by Jayne Rylon

    Barracuda's Heart by Jayne Rylon

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Roman knows he’s been an asshole. But the toughest of all the Hot Rods has been through hell. Carver has always sensed when Roman’s on the verge of falling into the pit of his inner darkness, and pulled him back with his endless laughter. The two guys have messed around with women plenty, but never anyone serious...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  polyamory
  • Make You Mine by Ann Lister

    Make You Mine by Ann Lister

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Cooper Rand is the high-energy drummer for his band Ivory Tower. Everyone is drawn to Cooper; which makes him the go-to party guy for those lucky enough to call him friend. He loves the lifestyle that comes along with being a rock star and feels perfectly suited for the role...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  celebrity  contemporary  fiction
  • Tequila Burn by Melissa Toppen

    Tequila Burn by Melissa Toppen

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Hudson and Lennon's story continues in the gripping conclusion to the Tequila Duet! It was destiny-- the night I met Hudson Demasi. I remember how effortlessly he stole my heart- his dark eyes and quick smile forever etched into my mind. We spent one incredible night together under a haze of tequila- a perfect night. And when I woke the next day, he was gone… I never expected to see him again...
  • Nate's Halloween Surprise by Jayda Marx

    Nate's Halloween Surprise by Jayda Marx

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    For Nate, fall is the best time of year. He loves the colors, cool weather and pumpkins, but his favorite part is the Halloween party that his Daddy Declan throws every year for him and his best friend (and fellow little) Timmy. This year, Declan has a few very special surprises in store for his boy...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  age-gap  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Learning to Love by M.A. Innes

    Learning to Love by M.A. Innes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Leon’s trusted very few people in his life…but that’s starting to change.Finally understanding why love and attraction were always confusing for him has changed Leon’s life in more ways than he can count, but the biggest has been how he sees Morgan. They’ve gone from barely being friends to so much more but trust requires honesty, and Leon knows it’s time to start opening up about his past...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Close Protection Ficlets (Close Protection) by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Close Protection Ficlets (Close Protection) by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A collection of ficlets set in the Close Protection universe...
  • Friends Lovers and Family by M.A. Innes

    Friends Lovers and Family by M.A. Innes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Understanding who we are and accepting our needs isn’t always easy—and sharing that side of ourselves with others is even harder. When five littles get together for their first playdate, it will take more than confidence and toys to bring them together...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  age-gap  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Lithium Tides: A Lithium Springs Novel by Carmel Rhodes

    Lithium Tides: A Lithium Springs Novel by Carmel Rhodes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Whose bed is this? That was Kensie’s first thought as she peeled her eyes open to find herself in an unfamiliar room. She noted the crumpled red dress, tiny black thong, and Louboutin heels in the corner. Whose arms are these? That was her second thought as the tattooed arms engulfing her tightened their grip. Her phone buzzed on the nightstand...
  • Scandal by Gianni Holmes

    Scandal by Gianni Holmes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Love’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...
  • Jack of Hearts by A.M. Snead

    Jack of Hearts by A.M. Snead

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    In a taboo industry that thrives on raw, emotionless sex, Gideon Dodd is a visionary who views gay sex as a thing of beauty and something to be celebrated rather than exploited. Gideon’s boys are the best in the business, not merely for their exquisite talents but for the bonds they share with one another as their mutual love for each other thrives on and off the camera...
  • Finding Their Balance by M.Q. Barber

    Finding Their Balance by M.Q. Barber

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Three’s the naughtiest kind of crowd. Getting to the one-year mark is hard enough in a relationship between two lovers. For three, just getting through the day can be half the battle. Between Alice’s headstrong insistence on pushing her sexual limits and Jay’s need to confront an abusive former lover, Henry has his hands full keeping both his partners safe and happy...
  • A Beautiful Melody by Lilliana Anderson

    A Beautiful Melody by Lilliana Anderson

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A Beautiful Series Book 3 - May be read on it's own, or in order. Naomi thought she'd met someone wonderful when Elliot came into her life, but he simply wasn't into her. It's the story of her life. While everyone around her is settling down, she gives up on trying to find her Mr Right, and turns back to the one thing she has always loved - music...
  • Filthy Kisses by London Casey, Karolyn James

    Filthy Kisses by London Casey, Karolyn James

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    She has my son... and nothing is going to stop me from being the outlaw father I'm meant to be. ** When Dakota got pregnant, she begged me to keep it a secret from the MC, which I did. But after I'm thrown into jail for a couple months, I come out not only a free man, but also a father. The problem? Dakota has taken off - with my son...
  • Release Me by Faith Gibson

    Release Me by Faith Gibson

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Fifteen Years… For fifteen years, Cade Anderson, drummer for the world-famous rock band 7’s Mistress, has been in love with his best friend, the band’s lead singer. Even though it’s been years since they were lovers, Cade still wants the man. When his best friend falls in love with someone else, life as Cade knows it is over. The band breaks up and Cade has to figure out how to move on...
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    domestic-drama  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Ten Reasons to Stay  ( (The Risky Hearts Duet) Book 1) by Candace Knoebel

    Ten Reasons to Stay ( (The Risky Hearts Duet) Book 1) by Candace Knoebel

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    One day a week—Thursdays—my husband and I could do whatever or whomever we pleased. Protection was non-negotiable. And no matter what, we had to be home by midnight. Jack was the one who wanted an open marriage, but we were supposed to keep things simple. No strings. No commitments. It seemed so easy… until it wasn’t...
  • Contours and Cuddles by Della Cain

    Contours and Cuddles by Della Cain

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Ash has the world at his feet—everyone says so. Then why does he feel like something is missing?Ash’s indie makeup brand is taking the industry by storm. He loves twisting gender norms on their head and making everyone feel gorgeous. If only he felt that way about himself. He keeps his scars hidden and his heart locked tight...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • New Tricks by Davidson King

    New Tricks by Davidson King

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    After thirteen years together, Malcolm and Embry are all too familiar with their differences. Malcolm is free-spirited and spontaneous while Embry prefers having everything planned out...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  family  fiction
  • Bad Daddy by Victoria Sue

    Bad Daddy by Victoria Sue

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Bad so bad. Caleb DeLuca knew that tattooed, scarred ex-cons didn't usually get trusted with anything precious. He'd spent the second half of his forty-three years atoning for the lives he had destroyed in the first half and was shocked to get invited to the club his brother-in-law owned. Especially when he found out what type of club it was...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  age-gap  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Secret Love by Isabella White, Regina Wamba

    Secret Love by Isabella White, Regina Wamba

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Guarding a secret and playing with fire has never been a good combination. Four years ago, Holly Scallenger embarked on the most difficult journey of her life. As if being a single parent isn't already stressful enough, Holly also attended med-school, in hopes of heping other pregnant women in a way she wasn't helped...
  • Lipstick and Lecture Halls by Della Cain

    Lipstick and Lecture Halls by Della Cain

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Sometimes you think you have everything you want in life only to discover you're wrong.College professor Nathan Walker spends his days preparing students to be the next generation of teachers and his nights alone. He's been living a half-life since his wife decided his bisexuality was an issue and his love of makeup a dealbreaker. It's fine. Really--sort of...
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    mlm  lgbtq  steamy  romance  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • Ditching the Dream by Isabelle Peterson

    Ditching the Dream by Isabelle Peterson

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Feeling dead in her marriage, Elizabeth Fairchild ditches the dream of her seemingly perfect life with her husband in search of who she really is. She went from her parents' house to her husband's home and never really learned to stand on her own two feet. She decides to leave her comfortable life in Napa Valley in search of her inner fire in New York City...
  • Luka by Jane Harvey-Berrick

    Luka by Jane Harvey-Berrick

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I'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...
  • Three-Way Tie by M.Q. Barber

    Three-Way Tie by M.Q. Barber

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Strong knots hold love fast. Henry gives his submissive lovers a day filled with the best kind of tension. Set just over a year after the start of Alice's arrangement with her neighbors in "Playing the Game," "Three-Way Tie" explores a day in the life of Henry, Alice, and Jay. The story is told in three chapters, one from each character's point of view...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Twisted Affair Vol. 4 by M.S. Parker

    Twisted Affair Vol. 4 by M.S. Parker

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    My life was almost back on track. I actually enjoyed my job. I had a gorgeous wife who my family loved, and an equally gorgeous girlfriend who I loved. But I couldn't shake this feeling that it was all going to hell soon. As Blayne Westmore tries to juggle the woman he's married to and the woman he's in love with, he begins to see that things aren't as simple as he'd hoped...
  • Manties and Muffins by Della Cain

    Manties and Muffins by Della Cain

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    All work and no play requires a trip to Collared. Daddy says so.Beaumont’s line of manties grew from a midnight passion to an overnight sensation when he launched his signature line. No longer working two jobs to support his hobby, he has four full-time employees and all the business he can handle...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Only Keep You by J.D. Chambers

    Only Keep You by J.D. Chambers

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    "At this point, I'm starting to think that if I don't feel something for someone soon, that the notion of sparks will go the way of the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus." David Taylor just wants to belong. After a childhood of being the perfect son in an attempt to receive the acceptance he so craved, he has finally started living the life he wants. Maybe that means dating men as well as women...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • The Other Daddy by Jason Collins

    The Other Daddy by Jason Collins

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    CADE:Romance is my job, but nothing prepared me for Adrian.When I developed the dating app Matched, I didn’t do it to meet men—especially since I’m straight. But when my sister sets me up on a blind date and I mistake Adrian for a woman’s name, I meet a guy who changes everything I know about myself. I land a second date, and the more we talk, the more I want to know him and his young son...
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    mlm  lgbtq  steamy  romance  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • Bent Backwards by Jesse H. Reign

    Bent Backwards by Jesse H. Reign

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A 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...
  • Wicked Prince by Fawn Bailey

    Wicked Prince by Fawn Bailey

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Book 2 of The Dazzling Court...
  • Good Girl by Erica Chilson

    Good Girl by Erica Chilson

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Good 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...
  • Chasing Beautiful: The Prelude by Pamela Ann

    Chasing Beautiful: The Prelude by Pamela Ann

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Sienna Richards was excited to start anew and follow her dreams to study in England--leaving her boyfriend behind, Kyle. She thought since they had gone through so much together, nothing can ever come in between them. Once in London, she got sucked into a different world building friendships and seeing life through different eyes...
  • Sinful Desires: Vol. I by M.S. Parker

    Sinful Desires: Vol. I by M.S. Parker

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Why in the world had I agreed to go home for my five-year reunion when I hated pretty much all of my classmates? Right, because I was an idiot. I should've known better. When Las Vegas exotic dancer, Piper Black, goes back to Philadelphia for her reunion, she knows it's not going to be an enjoyable experience, and she's right...until she ends up sleeping with her high school crush...
  • Kayla's Gift by Jayne Rylon

    Kayla's Gift by Jayne Rylon

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    One blizzard, two days, three men to keep her warm. "Powertools, Book 3" Naked is Kayla's style. She's exposed to bare skin more than the average person-like when she's up to her elbows in massage oil, soothing the tired muscles of the construction crew building her new spa, a barter to offset some of the cost. Once it's finished, she plans to open a private retreat for fellow naturists...
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    lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Take What You Want by Ann Lister

    Take What You Want by Ann Lister

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Mega 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...
    Categorized as:
    cheating  domestic-drama  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  angst  bisexuality
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