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NautiCal by Lucy Lennox
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI didn’t mean to stow away on the yacht, I swear. My first mistake was going home with the jerk at the bar, but in my defense, Prescott said he owned the Worthington—ninety feet of sleek, yachty perfection—and if I could get the chief mate’s job, I’d have an excuse to stay on board and keep avoiding my family and my future... -
![On the Run by May Archer]()
On the Run by May Archer
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI was supposed to be partying with a bunch of celebrities in paradise this week, okay?But then I made one teeny, tiny error in judgement before leaving New York, and suddenly the paparazzi expected me to give a command performance as “the other man” in their straight celebrity “outing” of the week.Um, no, precious. So much no... -
![Secrets by Carly Marie]()
Secrets by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWill their secrets be too much, or exactly what the other needs?Larson knows two things: Doms think he’s too big to be a little, and he’ll never find a Daddy. He buries himself in work at the firehouse, the homes he remodels, and creating stunning woodwork, all while telling himself that he’s happy... -
![Davo by N.R. Walker]()
Davo by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Fergus Galloway takes on a research trip to a tiny mining town in the far Western Australian outback, he’s as far from Sydney as he can get. Which is entirely the point. He arrives in Pannalego totally unprepared for the baking heat, unprepared for the people who call it home, unprepared for the craziness and the laughs... -
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![The Steady by Kelly Fox]()
The Steady by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHot for teacher? No.Hot for teacher's widower? Maybe a little more than I should be.I merely meant to comfort Ren, to help him find steady ground in the middle of an ocean of pain. It was supposed to be a one-time thing.Only… our chemistry, set ablaze by our extreme size and age differences, was something neither of us had experienced before... -
![Heart2Heart: Volume 5 by Lucy Lennox, A.M. Arthur]()
Heart2Heart: Volume 5 by Lucy Lennox, A.M. Arthur
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVolume five in the best-selling charity anthology is coming soon! Featuring brand new stories from incredible authors:AM Arthur - Alice Winters - Daryl BannerEM Lindsey - Jodi Payne - K Webster - Kate HawthorneLouisa Masters - Lucy Lennox - Mia Monroe - Neve WilderRiley Hart - SE Harmon - Spencer Spears - Tal... -
![Pinot & Pineapple Lumps by Jay Hogan]()
Pinot & Pineapple Lumps by Jay Hogan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPenn from Adelaide. That’s all I knew. We shared a single kiss over a year ago, and I can still remember every toe-curling second of it. He thought I was too young for him. I thought he was running scared. But that kiss was the first time I’d felt alive in a long time, and I’ve been chasing the feeling ever since—doing my research, a lot of research, a lot of men... -
![The Shipwreck by Rosalind Abel]()
The Shipwreck by Rosalind Abel
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLamont Price’s romance novels have been a hit for the past few years. With his gorgeous looks, kind heart, and tender disposition, Lamont is the darling of Lavender Shores. He’s the guy everyone wants to be their best friend, the guy everyone wants to protect. But even with his success and the love of his family, Lamont feels hidden from those around him... -
![The Skeptic by Kelly Fox]()
The Skeptic by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Kelly Fox comes a new series set in one of Central Texas's fastest-growing river towns.You've heard of those romances where the priest is seduced by the worldly outsider? Yeah, this isn't that.I'm a gay preacher with more tattoos than sense and more notches on my bedpost than years in the ministry. I'm also not totally settled on the existence of God... -
![The Beautiful Mess by Aimee Nicole Walker]()
The Beautiful Mess by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA heroic, sworn bachelor risks his neck to save lives, but his heart needs a daring rescue.Kerry likes his beer cold, his coffee hot, and sex without strings. Running an emergency response crew takes up most of his time, and he reserves the rest for his family. Besides, he’s experienced enough heartache for two lifetimes and isn’t looking for more misery... -
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Easton by Riley Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEastonI’m the youngest Swift brother. The one who’s always in trouble and can’t get his life together. I wouldn’t know where to start, and ever since my twin died, I can’t bring myself to care. After my last “situation,” Dad washed his hands of me. And though my brothers should’ve done the same, they stood up for me, fracturing their relationship with him too... -
![Handy by K.M. Neuhold]()
Handy by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy new neighbor may be grumpy but he's also hot, and very good with his hands…I definitely overestimated my own handyman skills when I bought this fixer-upper. I have to say, the view from my new place is worth it though. Especially around seven o'clock every morning when my big, furry bear of a neighbor drinks his coffee shirtless on his back porch.He's dedicated to the bear thing too... -
![Forever Wilde in Aster Valley by Lucy Lennox]()
Forever Wilde in Aster Valley by Lucy Lennox
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Miller Hobbs finds himself on a winter vacation in Colorado with the giant, exceedingly loud, Marian and Wilde families, he doesn’t quite know what to do with himself. He’s not really a Marian or a Wilde despite having DNA ties to both... -
![Hard Knox by Riley Hart]()
Hard Knox by Riley Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCallumA gay guy walks into a straight bar and notices the hottest man he’s ever seen.Why am I not surprised my life sounds like the beginning of a bad joke? First, my ex cheated on me, and I went running to Havenwood and the mom I have a complicated relationship with. Then, there’s Knox, the gorgeous lumberjack I don’t stand a chance with... -
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![Short Stack 2 by Lily Morton]()
Short Stack 2 by Lily Morton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens after the happy ending?Drawn together for the first time, this is a collection of Lily’s short stories about some of the much-loved men from her books. Follow them through wet and windy marriage proposals, surprise workplace visits, and a very entertaining ghost tour... -
![How to Forgive by Susan Hawke]()
How to Forgive by Susan Hawke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTake one fabulous unicorn of a person…Grayson Davis came back to their hometown after college to help a new generation of kids who might be reliving their own past as a bullied young teen and LGBT teens who are struggling to find their identities in small-town USA... -
![How to Catch a Biker: A May/December MM romance by Ana Ashley]()
How to Catch a Biker: A May/December MM romance by Ana Ashley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat do you do when you meet the tall, gruff silver fox of your dreams?You flirt, pretend it didn’t happen, and secretly admire his assets. For research purposes, of course.I came to Chester Falls to find my voice and save my publishing career. Instead, I find him.Slade’s story is kept under a lock so strong I don’t know if there is a man out there that can break it... -
![Reining in the Bad Boy: An MM Holiday Romance (The Men of River Gorge) by Jacki James]()
Reining in the Bad Boy: An MM Holiday Romance (The Men of River Gorge) by Jacki James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat kind of loser pretends to have a boyfriend?Oh, yeah, that’s me, Landon Nichols. I’m the loser. In my defense, I didn’t actually make up a boyfriend. My mom just assumed I had one, and I figured if it made her feel better to think I had someone in my life, then what could it hurt? Nothing, right?Until she decides I need to bring my pretend boyfriend home for Christmas... -
![Leif's Serenity by Misty Walker]()
Leif's Serenity by Misty Walker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLeifThe world knows me as Leif in Wanderlust, travel blogger.Through the lens of my camera, I take my followers along as I vacation in some of the most beautiful places all over the world.Sure, it can get lonely, but I’m literally living everyone’s best life and loving every second of it.Until I’m hired for a job in Brigs Ferry Bay, Maine, where I meet a local diner owner, Fernando... -
![Surrendering My Affection: Sulfur Springs Book 4 by Taylor Rylan]()
Surrendering My Affection: Sulfur Springs Book 4 by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCody Wells isn’t sure what he wants in life. He’s watched his two best friends fall in love, but he’s not sure that’s for him. He has a job he loves and friends that are always there for him, what more could he want or need? But if that’s truly the case, why can’t he get a certain someone out of his mind? Adrian Fisher knows exactly what he wants and is determined to get it... -
![Frat Bro by Raleigh Ruebins]()
Frat Bro by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis fall, I have one simple rule: don't fall in love with my fake boyfriend.I’m awful at following the rules.One minute I was a nobody in a small Colorado town, getting by on contract work, home renovations, and a dumpster fire of a dating life—and then suddenly, my life was on TV...Categorized as:
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![Hot Zone by Jacki James]()
Hot Zone by Jacki James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf there is one thing Mars Allen knows, it’s that his best friend’s father, Samuel Sheridan, is totally off limits. Too bad the sexy fire chief would be the perfect Daddy. The release date on this book may change... -
![Warwick by Kelly Fox]()
Warwick by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI understand that sleeping with the boss is a bad idea.To be fair, I was already sleeping with my co-worker.And yeah, we all live in the same bunkhouse on a ranch in the middle of the Central Texas Hill Country, but we’re professionals. We can handle it.Besides, I’ve made it pretty darn clear that I am in no way a relationship guy... -
![Rescuing My Angel by Taylor Rylan]()
Rescuing My Angel by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTrace Rivers only ever wanted to be one thing when he grew up, a firefighter. Luckily for him, he has four older brothers that wanted to be ranchers like their father. His parents were okay with their youngest being a firefighter, they just wish he didn’t feel the need to do so in a completely different state... -
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![How to Catch a Prince by Ana Ashley]()
How to Catch a Prince by Ana Ashley
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen you’re faking a relationship, the last thing you should do is fall in love...especially with a prince. Charlie is back in his hometown of Chester Falls for his sister's wedding. What he needs is a date to keep him away from the wandering hands of his ex. Prince Kristof of Lydovia, or simply Kris, needs an escape from the latest press scandal...Categorized as:
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![Grinding by Sean Ashcroft]()
Grinding by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo childhood best friends. One accidental fake engagement. One Labrador puppy. One week to fall in love.When Harvey runs into his childhood best friend—literally—on the way into Otter Bay for his cousin's wedding, he doesn't plan to end up playing the part of the guy's fiancé...Categorized as:
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![Black by Quin, Perin.]()
Black by Quin, Perin.
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Meow!”There it was.The sound that made my knees buckle.He purred, neck stretched, eyes half-lidded.With those cat ears, in his hair.And the tail, that he flicked.A ray of sun in the drizzling rain. I’d been a traveler, floating adrift, while he’d stayed in one place. How was I supposed to know he’d become my anchor? My light. My everything... -
![Protecting the Nerd by Nora Phoenix]()
Protecting the Nerd by Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m proud to be a geek.I’m smart, but I’m also awkward and somewhat socially inept—forever doomed to live in the shadow of my dead brother.My job as research engineer is amazing, though, and recently, I’ve managed to make some friends in my hometown of Forestville.But when the wrong people show too much interest in my latest invention, my boss wants me protected... -
![Thin Ice by Lane Hayes]()
Thin Ice by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe hunky hockey dad, the bad boy coach, and a new start... Bryson Elmwood isn’t good for my love life. Sorry. I’m a positive person and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about small town life, but I haven’t had a date, let alone a boyfriend in years. That’s fine. My son is and always has been my number one focus. Except now he’s grown and is rarely home. And it’s lonely... -
![Grumpy Bear by Slade James]()
Grumpy Bear by Slade James
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHooking up with an employee is not on my to-do list.Making sure other men have a good time is my business, even if it means suppressing my own desires. It’s opening weekend at my clothing-optional campground, guests are starting to arrive, and I’ve got a pool party and a few hundred peoples’ vacations to save while battling Mother Nature’s tantrums... -
![Melting by Sean Ashcroft]()
Melting by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsButt naked and dripping wet wasn't how I expected to meet the man of my dreams.After a bad breakup, a rough year at his New York ice cream parlour, and no luck jumping back into the dating pool, celebrated pastry chef Hayden agrees to spend the summer with his dad in his childhood home on the Oregon coast to get away from it all... -
![Sagittarius Saves Libra by Anyta Sunday]()
Sagittarius Saves Libra by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTrue love is on the horizon, Sagittarius. It’s a good time to step out of your routine and into the unknown.Jason Lyall wants someone to come home to, someone he can be his most ridiculous self with. Someone who loves him regardless. But no matter how hard he tries, he can never quite make that connection, and now his last girlfriend has moved on—she’s engaged... -
![Convincing Cole by Jaclyn Quinn]()
Convincing Cole by Jaclyn Quinn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCole Sullivan Life's been pretty amazing. Moving back to my hometown of Coral Pointe Inlet and opening Shore Thing Management with my four best friends is the best decision I've ever made. Falling back into old habits with an ex? Not so much... -
![Virgin Skin by K.M. Neuhold]()
Virgin Skin by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI know I have to keep my hands off of my best friend’s son, but it’s hard… really, really hard…I didn’t know the guy I picked up in the bar last night was Hero’s son. To be fair, he didn’t even know he had a son until today. I guess we’re all just scrambling to put on our poker faces.Keeping my hands off of Milo is hard enough thanks to his lickable dimple, flirty smiles, and virgin skin... -
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![BTW: By the Way by Lucy Lennox, Molly Maddox]()
BTW: By the Way by Lucy Lennox, Molly Maddox
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJames:My assignment is simple: go to the Cape and seal the real estate deal for my most important client. No problem. I’m good at my job, I know how to close a sale, and this time won’t be any different.Until I meet Sawyer, the sexy young bartender I accidentally kiss in the broom closet. Turns out, he’s one of the owners I’m here to negotiate with.Okay, so that complicates things... -
![Concealed Hearts by Nicky James]()
Concealed Hearts by Nicky James
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo closeted men in one rumor-hungry small town have no chance of keeping their love a secret.Chief of Police Windsor Elkhart is a master deceiver. Not a single person in Jasper has a clue he’s gay, which explains the endless suitors all vying for his attention. Happily married to his job, he’s convinced life is good enough... -
![Accepting My Desire: Sulfur Springs Book 8 by Taylor Rylan, Jay Aheer]()
Accepting My Desire: Sulfur Springs Book 8 by Taylor Rylan, Jay Aheer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJase Keller took life one day at a time. As a deputy sheriff, his schedule fluctuated weekly and he never knew when he’d be home. But when his grandmother needed his help, he didn’t hesitate in stepping up. After all, she had done that very thing when his own mother had abandoned him as an infant... -
![Stolen Hart by E. Davies]()
Stolen Hart by E. Davies
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith one look, he blew down every wall I built.Barista Aaron Fisher has no time for shame, propriety, or boyfriends. He’s tired of being used—by his family, hookups, and even a would-be blackmailer. A year after his last heartbreak, Aaron’s ready to give love another chance. He swoops in to rescue a gentle, bashful hunky customer from the depths of app-swiping hell... -
![Blooming by Sean Ashcroft]()
Blooming by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsInstagram crush. Instant fling.The last thing amateur food photographer Milo expects to find in the sleepy town of Otter Bay is the cute boy he’s been crushing on from Instagram. He’s in town to help his pregnant sister, not to look for a fling, but his best friend is right—it’s been so long since he got laid that they’ll be reissuing his v-card any day now... -
![Tobias and Beau by Chloe Gray]()
Tobias and Beau by Chloe Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeau and Tobias never expected to fall in love so quickly. Will that love be enough to last?Beau Matthews knows he wants to be with Tobias, but the two men are so different from one another. Beau lives a mundane life and has a complicated past he'd rather forget. Tobias needs a stern, no nonsense man. Right?Tobias Woods is more then ready for his new life in Bartford... -
![Arrested Hearts 4: Sam & Jordan by Jayda Marx]()
Arrested Hearts 4: Sam & Jordan by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSam - The moment I saw Jordan Webb walk into Brews Brothers a few weeks ago, I knew I was in trouble. He was the most gorgeous man I’d ever seen, but I soon learned that his beauty was more than skin deep. He has a kind heart and a desire to do good in the world. Since his living arrangement was in limbo after a breakup, I invited him to stay with me until the trial against Paul was over... -
![Dally by J.D. Light]()
Dally by J.D. Light
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA May-December, Alpha/Alpha Romance Dallas was a naive, not to mention underage, kid when he met the omega he would eventually marry. He liked that Luke was older than him, since he seemed to know a lot more about life than Dallas. He tried hard to make his traditional marriage work, but there were some things he discovered about himself during that time... -
![Faking by Sean Ashcroft]()
Faking by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA leaked sex tape. A fake relationship. A return home.Ryder swore he was never going back to Otter Bay after leaving at seventeen, but when his life is set on fire in LA, he finds himself ducking into a cozy café on Main Street with his tail between his legs.Unfortunately, he also finds that his best friend, the first boy he ever had a crush on, grew up hot... -
![Shadow by M. Tasia]()
Shadow by M. Tasia
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHE MOST DIFFICULT THING TO DO… Imagine knowing your family hates you and has no problem sending you away to be abused – to die alone. Randy Reynolds was living that reality until he was saved by a man called Shadow. What Randy learned about himself and the people who were supposed to love him was nothing short of horrific. What he found with the Sentinels and Shadow was everything miraculous... -
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![Webber by J.D. Light]()
Webber by J.D. Light
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKeller Peters lives to piss off his uppity mother. What could the woman expect who judges people by their careers instead of their heart? It's one thing for her to criticize his career as a life couch to those trying to get off drugs and be productive citizens in the world. He could handle her...Categorized as:
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![Thin Ice by H.J. Welch]()
Thin Ice by H.J. Welch
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKamran’s ex broke his heart, tricked him into aiding a bank robbery, and now he wants him to do one last job. There’s only one way to say no: seek the protective custody of the biggest, grumpiest FBI agent ever. And pretend to be his boyfriend for a week-long family reunion in their giant mansion. Wait, what?Agent Lee Marshall is notoriously all work and no play... -
![My Office. Now! by Romeo Alexander]()
My Office. Now! by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRico: I know my life. I know what it’s like. I own Nocturne, one of the biggest clubs for miles around. I deal with the punks who work for me because even if they’re like younger siblings, they’re still punks. And I’m okay being the grumpy old man everyone thinks I am. I’m not that old but screw it, let them call me what they want.That’s been my life for years, and it is what it is... -
![Don't Date a DILF by D.J. Jamison]()
Don't Date a DILF by D.J. Jamison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI have one rule to live by: Don't Date a DILF.I've seen the consequences of blurring the boundaries between teaching life and dating life, and I'm not about to take that kind of risk.But I didn't count on Hunter Rhodes walking into my school. Never expected that the broad-shouldered, stubble-jawed, absolute glory of a man would be such a sweet and caring father...Categorized as:
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![The Recluse of the Mountain by Tessa Klein]()
The Recluse of the Mountain by Tessa Klein
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s big. He’s bearded.And I think he’s in love with me.As a matchmaker, I have an eye for finding love for my clientsBut when it comes to my love life, I have a huge blind spot.No better proof than my wedding day...I walked in on my groom making out with his best man.And so I ran away.I hitched up my wedding dress and high-tailed it out of there... -
![Something Unexpected by Rory Maxwell]()
Something Unexpected by Rory Maxwell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDOMINIC LAUDER never thought he’d return to Split Rock Ranch. But after twenty years, he finds himself knocking on his aunt’s door. He just wishes he was there with better news...
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