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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... -
Hopelessly Bromantic by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sexy, passionate, utterly addictive, roomies-to-lovers MM romance from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely!Look, when I met the sexy, witty Brit on the streets of London last night, I had no idea who he was. He was just that hot guy I wanted to have a drink with so I asked him out for my first evening in town. One thing almost led to another... -
These Inconvenient Fireworks by mdasch, everydayslike
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne Direction FanficFuture AU in which nobody tries out for X Factor but the boys end up finding one other eventually anyway. Louis is a jaded bastard who owns a cat named Duchess and teaches drama to teenagers, Harry is an idealistic aspiring photographer/part-time footy coach, Zayn teaches English lit and wears leather jackets, Liam saves people from burning buildings, and Niall is Niall... -
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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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... -
When You Least Expect It by Haley Cass
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsCaroline Parker knows three things to be true. First, she is going to be Boston's most sought after divorce attorney by thirty-five. Second, given how terrible her romantic track record is, falling in love isn't in the cards for her. And third, Christmas only brings her bad luck - being broken up with not once, not twice, but three times during the holidays is proof enough of that... -
All the Battles We Surrender by Garry Michael
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTime. 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... -
Alone On the Water by MadLori
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSherlock Holmes never expected to live a long life, but he never imagined that it would end like this. - 7725 WordsSorrow’s my body on the wavesSorrow’s a girl inside my caveI live in a city sorrow builtIt’s in my honey, it’s in my milkDon’t leave my half a heart alone on the waterCover me in rag and bone sympathyCause I don’t want to get over you... -
Unbelievers by AgnesBellex
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt’s Louis’ senior year, and he’s dead set on doing it right. However, along with his pair of cleats, a healthy dose of sarcasm and his ridiculous best friend, he’s also got a complicated family, a terrifyingly uncertain future, and a mortal enemy making his life just that much worse. Mortal enemies “with benefits” was not exactly the plan... -
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... -
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... -
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Work Rules: A Breaking the Rules Novel by Jacki James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNathan Davenport’s past has taught him an important lesson that lead to his main dating rule: never date anyone you work with. He hasn’t had any problems keeping that rule. He’s the kind of guy men just want to play with for a night, but no one wants to keep forever. At least no one ever has until Alex. Alex Doyle knows one thing... -
Constructing the Soul: Souls of Chicago series by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAkio 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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Short Stack by Lily Morton
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat happens after the happy ending?Drawn together for the first time, this is a collection of Lily’s short stories about the much-loved men from her Mixed Messages and Finding Home series. Follow them through awkward marriage proposals, birthdays, a fraught babysitting job, and a very drunken Eurovision Song Contest party... -
Distant Shores, Silent Thunder by Radclyffe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNo matter how much we plan, life—and people—have a way of surprising us. For Doctor KT O’Bannon, a near-fatal tragedy derails a career and disrupts everything she thought she knew about herself and her future. Battered and nearly broken, she turns for solace to the one woman who knows her best, her ex-lover Doctor Tory King... -
Text Talk by merlywhirls
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFandom: Harry PotterRelationship: Sirius Black/Remus Lupin--------------------------------------------------Sirius is in boarding school, Remus is in the hospital, and they don't know each other until Sirius texts the wrong number... -
Beautiful Dreamer by Melissa Brayden
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWho says you can’t go home again? Philadelphia real estate broker Devyn Winters is at the peak of her career, closing multimillion-dollar deals and relishing it. She’s pretty much blocked out her formative years in Dreamer’s Bay, where the most exciting thing to happen was the twice a year bake sale. Unfortunately, a distress call hauls her back home and away from the life she’s constructed... -
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... -
The Freshman Year by Adam Van Dyck
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHey guys! It’s Tyler here, and this is the newest chapter of my life. Y’all are not going to believe this, but…I just joined the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee’s Men’s Soccer team! No, seriously, I actually did! I’m officially a Panther now! I did well on my youth soccer team, and I destroyed the opposing team in high school lacrosse, so I should be ready for college soccer, right?I wish... -
Learning to Love by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLeon’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... -
Intentions by Susan X. Meagher
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNew Book - Intentions is the ninth installment of the twenty-six book serial novel I Found My Heart in San Francisco. In this book, Jamie tries to acclimate to her changing relationship with her father, Jim. Despite his promise to honor and respect her and Ryan's relationship, she has her doubts-both about his sincerity and his ability to follow through... -
The Red Zone by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpencer’s deep in the Red Zone and it’s time to even the score. Nine years ago Spencer Evans became the first player out of the closet to be drafted into the NFL. Everyone believed he had aspirations to change the world but all Spencer ever wanted to do was play football for a team that accepted him wholeheartedly... -
Make Music Together by Ariella Zoelle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt all started with a song. Two neighbors singing duets in the shower finally meet at an open mic night. Sparks fly, but will it lead to true love?Levi BenowitzThe walls in my new apartment are so thin that I can clearly hear my neighbor singing in his shower... -
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Until Now by Kate Hawthorne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWyatt and Grant still aren't allowed to want each other.In the midst of a divorce he should have seen coming from the start, Wyatt finds himself back in North Edgewood, back at his dad's house, back next door to Grant Harding... -
A Little Christmas: Morrie by B. Ripley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve never made a Christmas wish, but if I could, I’d ask Santa for a Daddy who understands me.I learned early on in life that gentle hands and friendly smiles can hide darkness underneath. I shy away from cuddles and hugs and refuse to let anyone get too close to me. It’s safer if they stay away and I don’t mind putting up as many barriers as I can to keep everyone out of my space... -
Karma by Susan X. Meagher
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKarma is the eleventh book in the I Found My Heart in San Francisco series. Love can be a dangerous game. When to risk, when to run, when to submit. Jordan and Mia have been playing the game as nonchalantly as they can manage, but their feelings are harder and harder to dismiss. Jim and Catherine have had so many ups and downs that they’ve lost track... -
The Way to His Heart by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove is going pretty well for Gideon Marks. He’s living with his boyfriend, Jonah, and his business is thriving beyond his wildest dreams. So why is he still worried he’s not enough, and all he holds dear will slip through his fingers? Jonah Fine has everything he wants; he’s head over heels in love with Gideon and has finally stepped out from under the shadow of his father... -
Steam by H.J. Welch
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBad boy movie star Trent Charles is more famous for his outrageous behavior than he is for his acting these days. After one scandal too many, his manager sends him home to the snowy ski slopes of Wyoming to get his life together. No parties, no fast cars, and certainly no women. Ashby Wilcott is done with bad boys. His heart is broken from his last relationship disaster... -
Savor Me by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Chef Xander Bridges leaves the warmth and safety of his car on a cold, stormy night and approaches a stranger, the last thing he expects to find is a future. He’s wanted to leave his job for awhile, but with no good opportunities on the horizon, he’s been stuck in a long, painful rut... -
Wanted: Hot Daddy by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHayden thinks he’s unlovable. I think he’s feisty and fun. Hayden knows he isn’t special enough to find love. He’s been through an abundance of men and no one’s stuck. When The Tap Tavern has their first Daddy/boy night, he makes an appearance with low expectations and an even worse attitude. Waylan is a Daddy who’s given up on searching for a boy of his own... -
Secrets by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCid: Life is pretty good. My residency at Greenford University suits me, and I have a place of my own. It’s quiet, but quiet never bothered me all that much. When I met Alex, it wasn’t the best first impression. The circumstances weren’t good, but now I was finding it hard not to fall for the guy. And yeah, I knew he had secrets, but I was still willing to give us a try... -
11:59 by Erica Lee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter spending her whole childhood in and out of foster care, TJ Edmonds has created a whole brand around not getting attached to other people. She has a best-selling novel and a popular phone app both dedicated to helping people stay detached from their significant others, so they don't get hurt. She even uses the method in her own life to allow her to jump from woman to woman... -
营业悖论[娱乐圈] Fanservice Paradox by Zhichu, 稚楚
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDuplicate, to be deleted by a super-librarian... -
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Handle With Care by Michele L. Rivera
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNewly divorced Quinn Gellar is rebuilding her life—something she never thought she’d be doing in her forties. A creature of habit, she’s trying to embrace change and go with the unexpected. But when the unexpected appears to her in the form of an alluring bartender, Quinn becomes uncertain of exactly how much change she’s ready to embrace.Theo Harrington isn’t much of a planner... -
Amid Our Lines by Zarah Detand
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRealising your new boss is the adult star you fancied as a teenager? Awkward.In the snow-kissed Swiss Alps, Adrian’s world is a high-wire act of old-world charm and new-world problems at the Gletscherhaus Hotel. Enter Eric, an undercover London songwriter, seeking a mental break in a place where the Wi-Fi is as patchy as his past relationships... -
Colby's Lost Binky by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsColby lost his binky and found his new daddy.Once upon a time, I had it all—a daddy who loved me, a nursery filled with all the toys I could ever want, and a job that made a difference. Only my daddy didn’t love me—not really.When I catch him with another man who happens to be my boss, I leave without a second’s thought. I’m worth more than that. So is my rent... -
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... -
Elite Connections: an LGBTQ Romance Charity Anthology by Ana Ashley, B.A. Tortuga
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery need met. Every desire fulfilled.Welcome to Elite Connections, the secret, exclusive service where money is no object and your every wish is guaranteed to come true.Fake dates, arranged marriages, or just some company for the night, whatever it is, with Elite you are covered... -
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... -
The Chrismukkah Crisis by Ryan Taylor, Joshua Harwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Holiday Romance Can a chance meeting change your life forever? Paralegal Matt Kennington has had his heart broken too many times and is considering staying single forever. One morning in December, a handsome stranger sits beside him on the Metro, and Matt starts to think swearing off men might be a little extreme... -
Until Jude by Briar Prescott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm the first one to tell you doing the right thing has never been high on my list of priorities.Same goes for respecting the law. And ethics in general.It's more like guidelines anyway.Until him.Jude Riley.I invite myself into his life and refuse to leave. I know it's wrong. I know I shouldn't.I do anyway.It's never meant to turn into anything serious.It's never supposed to matter.Until it does... -
Essence of Time by Liz Crowe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor years, Rob Frietag has resisted anything resembling a true emotional connection, preferring instead to explore life, and his own desires, without committing to anyone for very long. The reason remains known only to a few, among them Jack Gordon, his college cohort in female conquests, and life-long friend... -
Carly's Sound by Ali Vali
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIs passion still possible the second time around? Poppy Valente has the world in the palm of her hand until fate steals from her the one thing that matters most – her wife Carly. When breast cancer ends their life together, Poppy finds herself at a loss as to how to begin to live again... -
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Code Red by Max Walker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaleb Forester, a charming nurse with a trademarked smile, is having a fine time at life. He left a terrible situation and found himself in a much better one at Sierra View, and for that, he was constantly grateful. He would have been perfectly fine without any waves rocking his boat. Everything was just… fine. Red Miller is the actor everyone wants to see on the big screen... -
Once Burned by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCameron Doyle is an arson investigator who’s learned he can’t trust anyone. Ignacio Mondelvano is an artist with a secret that could tear them apart. A year ago, shy, quiet Cameron had his trust shattered by a sociopath who used him to gain information on an arson case... -
Dirty Daddies Pride by Eden Bradley, Siobhan Smile
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDirty Daddies presents PRIDE Love is Love and romance comes in all shapes, sizes, and pairings. So do Daddies. Eleven authors. Eleven brand new stories. Eleven Dominants that prove being a Daddy is about more than just your gender identity or who you desire. They have the attitude, the need to protect and provide, and a certain someone they can't wait to make their own... -
Contours and Cuddles by Della Cain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAsh 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... -
Guide on How to Fail at Online Dating by Jiang Zi Bei, 酱子贝
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe cousin that Jing Huan has been closest to since he was a child was labelled as “the other woman” in a certain popular online game: only after devoting herself did she know that the other party was a jerk with a girlfriend.After several days of being bullied online by people in the game, his cousin went abroad in a fit of anger and sorrow... -
Performance in a Leading Role by MadLori
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSherlock/Watson FanficSherlock Holmes is an Oscar winner in the midst of a career slump. John Watson is an Everyman actor trapped in the rom-com ghetto...
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