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Readers who enjoyed Painted by Merry Farmer also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Unwanted by Marley Valentine
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo halves of a whole, Arlo Bishop and I were both unwanted kids brought together by the foster system. Dealing with the aftermath of neglect and abandonment, we grew up side by side and found solace in one another.We wanted.We needed.We loved.Desperately.But somewhere along the way, Arlo wanted and needed and loved drugs more. So, I did the only thing I could and broke my own heart to save his... -
![Taken by Storm by K.M. Neuhold]()
Taken by Storm by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChef Storm is moody, antisocial...and he just asked me to be his fake boyfriend.Most people on the island avoid the hot-tempered chef, but he doesn't scare me. Sure, he's prickly, but I've also caught him feeding a stray cat, so I know there's more to him than the sky-high, barbed-wire fence he's built around himself... -
![Parts of Us by Cara Dee]()
Parts of Us by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Game Series, #14 • Doll Parts Sequel • MMMM • M/s • DD/lb • Hurt/Comfort • Found Family • Angst • HEAGrab your favorite stuffie and join Cam, Lucian, KC, and Noa as they jump over life’s hurdles together with their kinky friends as support. Brat shenanigans are to be expected, starting with an Easter Egg Hunt—that has a twist—and continue until they’re off on their Caribbean cruise... -
![Confetti Hearts by Lily Morton]()
Confetti Hearts by Lily Morton
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJoe Bagshaw doesn’t believe in love or marriage anymore, which is rather a hindrance for a wedding planner.His own marriage was a whirlwind affair that ended before the ink could dry on the wedding certificate. Nevertheless, even with his divorce pending, he’s getting by... -
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![French Fancy by Lily Morton]()
French Fancy by Lily Morton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPip Simmonds is the twinkiest twink in London. He’s loud, proud, and packed to the brim with sass. But when he’s laid low by illness, even his hotpants lose their sparkle and his worried boss sends him to the South of France to recuperate in his holiday home... -
![Letters Book One by Michael Robert]()
Letters Book One by Michael Robert
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNew York City financier, thirty-nine-year-old Perry Jackson, discovers a letter from his deceased husband, Jack. Jack’s recent death leaves Perry reeling and alone. After eighteen years together, Perry has no idea how he can move forward.Lucas Jenson, a nineteen-year-old residing in Beaufort, South Carolina, has lost both his mother and the man he dreamed of sharing his life with... -
![Take a Chance on Me by Alexa Land]()
Take a Chance on Me by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFree-spirited ballet dancer Quinn is sure he made a terrible mistake by agreeing to be Duke’s roommate. The big cop is the most uptight person Quinn’s ever met, and both men begin driving each other crazy from day one. Before long though, an undeniable spark of attraction ignites between them... -
![Old Ink by Ali Lyda]()
Old Ink by Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s way too young and he works for me … so why can’t I stay away? I had no trouble saying no to Channing when he left for college two years ago. I’m two and a half decades older than him and he was just a kid. But he’s all man now and it’s hard to stay away. Especially when he takes a job at my tattoo shop for the summer. He’s got his whole life ahead of him. I can’t let him waste it on me... -
![Hot Wings by Eli Easton, Tara Lain]()
Hot Wings by Eli Easton, Tara Lain
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe alpha meets his match.Most macho of all the super-alpha Canali brothers and proud of it, Donny’s famous for his gorgeous face, his firefighter prowess, and for going through girls his family doesn’t approve of as fast as he changes jeans.Donny’s biggest hero is his fire captain dad, until his life gets saved from the skies by fire pilot Dell Murphy.Dell’s certain about most things... -
![Jonty's Christmas by Barbara Elsborg]()
Jonty's Christmas by Barbara Elsborg
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHave you ever had something that you’re really looking forward to but dreading at the same time? Jonty’s always longed for a traditional family Christmas, and his boyfriend Devan thinks it’s the perfect time for Jonty to meet his big, boisterous, Christmas-loving family. But Jonty’s sure Devan’s parents aren’t going to think he’s good enough for their son. He probably isn’t... -
![Jonty in Russia by Barbara Elsborg]()
Jonty in Russia by Barbara Elsborg
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Devan, Best Boyfriend in the Entire World, books them a trip to Russia in February, Jonty’s excitement knows no bounds. There’s packing to do, plans to be made, and places to see.Armed with his smile and a handful of dubious Russian Phrases, Jonty is ready for the delights Vladivostok has to offer—the famous glass beach he’s dreamed about, ice skating on a frozen sea, and snow... -
![Runaway Bride's Guide to Love by Chelle Sloan]()
Runaway Bride's Guide to Love by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA swoony, age gap, brother’s best friend, runaway bride romance from bestselling author, Chelle Sloan... -
![Caldwell Brothers: The Complete Series Bundle by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda]()
Caldwell Brothers: The Complete Series Bundle by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNico is it for me...too bad he’s my brother’s best friend. Friends and brothers are off limits. That’s always been the rule in our house. In a big family it’s the only way to keep the peace. That doesn’t stop my heart from belonging to Nico, my older brother’s best friend... -
![Jingle Bells & Mistletoe by Sammi Cee]()
Jingle Bells & Mistletoe by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJonathan watched all of his friends fall in love, get married, and grow their families. All he’s ever wanted is a relationship as wonderful as the one his parents have always had... -
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![Achilles and the Houseboy by Gillibran Brown]()
Achilles and the Houseboy by Gillibran Brown
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf Achilles, ancient hero of the Trojan War, had worn proper footwear then Gillibran Brown, modern hero of the Domestic Empire, would get into a lot less trouble, or so he believes. A kiss heralds the arrival of a most unwelcome and troublesome visitor who throws the eponymous houseboy out of kilter with life and his beloved dictators, Dick and Shane... -
![All I Ever Wanted by Alexa Land]()
All I Ever Wanted by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve been given this amazing gift: a second chance. I have to get it right this time. Because Cole Ealy is all I ever wanted, and this is our last shot at forever. River and Cole met, and fell in love, and then it all went horribly wrong. A year has passed, but River can’t move on... -
![Starting Over by Alexa Land]()
Starting Over by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsColt Matthews is trying to find his way in the world. His friends are getting married, finding rewarding careers, and moving forward with their lives. Meanwhile, twenty-one-year-old Colt is still trying to figure out who he is and what he wants out of life. About the only thing he knows for sure is that he’s undeniably drawn to his friend Ren, despite their age difference... -
![Jesse's Smile by Angelique Jurd]()
Jesse's Smile by Angelique Jurd
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJesse Peterson is 26 and loves his job in a pet store. He loves the cats, the dogs, and Sniffles the rabbit. What he doesn't love is the way people assume he's retarded. That he can't look after himself, that he's isn't a man.So, when the store's newest customer, buying supplies for his kitten, asks him out, Jesse has trouble understanding why... -
![Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology by May Archer, Charlie Cochet]()
Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology by May Archer, Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOnce upon a time, a bunch of M/M authors wondered… What if a dating app that guaranteed you a love match broke down just in time for Valentine’s Day? What if you found yourself on a blind date with a random guy who might be your opposite in every single way? It could be a disaster. Or… When the code breaks down, fate just might take over... -
![The Life We Have by Kelsey Kingsley]()
The Life We Have by Kelsey Kingsley
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter the untimely death of his single mother, Greyson found himself orphaned at fifteen. That is, until the discovery of his father, Sebastian - a world renown drummer in a famous rock band. Overnight, Greyson's world had been turned upside down, taking him from rags to riches. And now, six years later, Greyson's only goal is to follow in his dad's footsteps... -
![Dylan's Dilemma by K.C. Wells]()
Dylan's Dilemma by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDylan has been curious for a long time, but is he ready to confront his desires? A difficult decision Dylan Martin has worked in the same Ogunquit hotel since he was eighteen, and he knows the drill: anything that might damage the hotel’s reputation has to be reported. So telling the uptight manager there’s a gay porn shoot about to take place should be a no-brainer... -
![Lost And Found by Aiden Bates]()
Lost And Found by Aiden Bates
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m going to die on this cliff with only a bobcat kitten for company. I’m sure of it until the hottest man I’ve ever seen swoops in and makes me leap.Eli’s made for danger, and he dedicates his life to finding desperately stranded hikers like me.He’s too perfect to be true.I’ve fallen hard before and ended up bruised and battered.I have to resist him... -
![Tanner by Katy Regnery]()
Tanner by Katy Regnery
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Katy Regnery is back with an addictive six-book series featuring the Stewarts of Skagway!When Tanner Stewart learns his crazy ex is returning for a summer in Skagway, he places a personal ad, looking for someone to pose as his fiancée for the summer. Enter McKenna Cabot, a commitment-phobic college professor from Seattle caring for her aging grandmother...Categorized as:
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![Addicted to Ellis D by S.E. Harmon]()
Addicted to Ellis D by S.E. Harmon
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChef Luca Alessi’s life is barely recognizable these days. He used to spend his days in the kitchen creating cutting-edge cuisine. Now he’s trying to keep his family's restaurant and legacy alive. It doesn't help that his father was keeping secrets before he passed. On the relationship front, his ex, Colin, assured him that their divorce would be simple. And now? Not so much... -
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![Always You: Book 6 of the Fated Hearts Series by Aimee Nicole Walker]()
Always You: Book 6 of the Fated Hearts Series by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’d often felt lost in the shadow of my older brother, Sebastian Blake. People either ran from me in fear or tried to use me to get to him. In my struggle to forge my own path, I’d taken a wrong turn a time or two, which nearly cost me my life... -
![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... -
![Stick Shift by K.M. Neuhold]()
Stick Shift by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIs it possible my straight best friend had a sudden stick shift?I made peace with my hopeless crush on my straight best friend, Journey, years ago. It helps that he’s never in the country long and our relationship consists of sporadic texts and video chats at odd hours.Now Journey is back. Back in the country, in my space, sharing my bed, and something is changing between us... -
![Rear Ended by K.M. Neuhold]()
Rear Ended by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLove is a highway, and Henry just got Rear Ended I’ve spent my entire adult life working eighty hours a week, chasing money, security… success . When my recent start-up went under, leaving me with nothing to show for years of grinding myself down to the bone, I’m not sure who I am anymore... -
![Got Me Looking by Casey Cox]()
Got Me Looking by Casey Cox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA jilted groom and a guy who doesn’t believe in monogamy fall in love? Yeah. Right.After getting cheated on at my own goddamn wedding, I’m through with men. I’m approaching fifty, and all I’ve ever wanted is to settle down, get married, and live happily ever after. But yeah, that hasn’t exactly worked out great for me.The last person I expect to understand me is Tate... -
![Author Next Door by Nicole Casey]()
Author Next Door by Nicole Casey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLara “Is that him? The Charles Hill?” Yes, you guys. That’s exactly The Charles Hill. Single Dad. Best-Selling Author. Hot-as-Sin. And probably twice my age. He couldn’t possibly be interested in me – an ordinary small-town girl. But he makes my toes curl whenever he glances my way. We're at work, and I know it's wrong. But my body is telling me yes. Ok. Just one kiss. I told myself... -
![Head Over Heels by Jayda Marx]()
Head Over Heels by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDwayne - Twenty years ago, there was a terrible accident which put my son in a wheelchair and took the life of the woman whom I thought I’d spend my life with. I became depressed and despondent, and pushed everyone away. I could have lost it all forever, but fate, a little luck, and a firecracker named Finn helped me piece my life back together... -
![Chief Executive Daddy by Honey London]()
Chief Executive Daddy by Honey London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReid has lost everything—his home, his Daddy, even his self-confidence. The man he thought he loved stripped it all away, piece by piece. Now, he has no choice but to put his life back together, and closing his heart is the only way to move forward.The last thing Foster needs is another distraction. As the CEO of a busy hospital, he doesn’t have time to take care of anything but his work... -
![Shameless Expectations by Adrian J. Smith]()
Shameless Expectations by Adrian J. Smith
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEscaping the past is hard. Living in the present is harder.Monti Schroeder is on a quest for peace. She has been since the moment she was born, but peace has remained elusive. Living as a nomad, she takes work where she can get it. When her sister calls with a favor for her neurotic boss, Monti agrees for a few extra bucks. What Monti finds when she arrives is a woman just as broken as she is... -
![Net Bet by Ryan Taylor, Joshua Harwood]()
Net Bet by Ryan Taylor, Joshua Harwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne bet. One spark. One chance.GabeI’ve spent years as the Warriors’ goalie, holding the line under pressure. But off the ice, my life’s a disaster. After dating too many men who only saw me as an NHL trophy, I’ve sworn off romance—until Brody skates into my life. He’s newly traded to the team, ten years younger, and carrying the weight of the world... -
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![The Inconvenient Love by Briar Prescott]()
The Inconvenient Love by Briar Prescott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMax:He's funny, smart, dorky... and all grown up.Isac. My best friend's little brother. He kissed me when he was nineteen and told me he loved me. I shut him down, telling him he was too young and didn’t know what he was saying. That damn kiss is coming back to haunt me now... -
![Chandler: Training Days Book 1 by J.D. Light]()
Chandler: Training Days Book 1 by J.D. Light
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChandler Bell When my boyfriend breaks up with me because I'm overweight, I go to the one place I feel the most comfortable. Oddly enough, it's the gym I was basically raised in. Things have changed over the years, but the people inside are my family. Some of them literally. Baker reluctantly agrees to help me get in shape, and so begins the torture... -
![Fancy Free by Mia Monroe]()
Fancy Free by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe last thing I need is a curious straight guy sniffing around me. So why is he so hard to resist?My life is everything I ever wanted - by design. Being one of the nation’s most sought after wedding planners has led to a life of traveling to glamorous locations, bumping elbows with the rich and famous, and sampling every handsome hunk the world has to offer... -
![Always Eli by Charlie Novak]()
Always Eli by Charlie Novak
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when a sassy drag queen falls for his brother’s best friend?Eli Baker needs a job. Drag isn’t paying the bills and the life of a starving artist isn't as fun when he’s the one living it. Taking a temporary office job is meant to be a quick fix... -
![A Rubber Ducky Kind of Day by M.A. Innes]()
A Rubber Ducky Kind of Day by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes it’s just a rubber ducky kind of day…especially when you work in customer service.Skyler knows he’s not the most well-mannered business owner, but luckily the curious people who wander into his coffee shop don’t expect him to behave. They like the drama that whirls around him like one of his fabulous dresses.Well, everyone but Nash likes the drama that plays out... -
![The Sweetest Thing: The Blackburn Brothers Duet Book 1 by E.M. Denning, Designs by Dana]()
The Sweetest Thing: The Blackburn Brothers Duet Book 1 by E.M. Denning, Designs by Dana
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsScotty St. James has led a complicated life. He was once on the fast track to a career in professional sports but turned his back on a promising future to barge out of the closet in the most dramatic way possible. Now, he’s a hairdresser with a love of feminine fabrics, and a crush on his brother’s best friend, Nathan. Nathan Blackburn is fleeing his over-protective mother... -
![Bear's Best Friend by Raleigh Ruebins]()
Bear's Best Friend by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s a ray of sunshine. I’m a loner lumberjack. We don’t make sense……But my straight best friend keeps ending up in my bed.Sawyer Hendricks is the best friend I’ve ever had—the Goose to my Moose, and the shoulder I’ve cried on even though I’m not the crying type. The difference between us? Sawyer brightens any room in an instant, and I’m the gruff guy wearing flannel who’d rather be alone... -
![Resonance by Neve Wilder]()
Resonance by Neve Wilder
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI gave the rumor mill fodder for a lifetime the day I walked away from a lucrative music career without explanation. People can talk all they like; my record stores are my lifeblood now, and I’m devoted solely to keeping them afloat in the digital age. There’s just one little thing distracting me: an earth-dwelling sunbeam named Owen Harper. I don’t know what I was thinking when I hired him... -
![Traded by Carly Marie]()
Traded by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDangerous is moving the new trade in when you have secrets to hide Trevor Cane’s built a name for himself in the NHL. At 5’4” he’s one of the shortest players to ever play professional hockey. He also has a secret. A secret that he’s kept from everyone. But a surprise phone call from a friend leaves Trevor risking it all... -
![Operation Meet the Parents by K.M. Neuhold]()
Operation Meet the Parents by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTeddy is ready to pop the question, but can he find the perfect movie-moment proposal for Harlow? And more importantly, will Low survive meeting the parents? Oh, the joy of Christmas... -
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![Legendary Daddy by Mia Monroe]()
Legendary Daddy by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI knew he would be my Daddy one day. Now I have to convince him.My vision board has three things on it:Move to LABecome a popular directorMeet my idol and make him fall for meWhat can I say, I’m a dreamer. My chances of making that last one happen were slim to none, until one day, fate shined upon me and I was standing face to face with the man himself, Legend... -
![Two Best Men, Only One Bed! by Romeo Alexander]()
Two Best Men, Only One Bed! by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBlake: Planning my twin brother’s wedding seemed like a feat on its own. But I’m the only family he’s got left, and really, I couldn’t be happier for him. Turns out, planning a wedding isn’t so hard, especially when the other best man is such a big help. Of course, I wasn’t expecting to have to share a bed with the man or to discover he’s a cuddler and a little handsy... -
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Exception by Cora Rose
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Black Diamond Resort and Spa…When I fled my small town home to fly across the globe for a potential job on a remote island, I did it on a whim. And let’s just say, my parents were not happy. According to them, the journey of self-discovery is not nearly as important as tending the family farm.I may not know a lot, but I do know that I needed space to breathe... -
![A Kind of Romance by Lane Hayes]()
A Kind of Romance by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsZeke Gulden is a ruthless Wall Street exec. His hard-edged, no-nonsense attitude has served him well in the cutthroat business world, but less so in his personal life. When he finds out his ex-boyfriend cheated on him with a coworker, Zeke can’t let go—not until he finds a way to get even. However, his meddlesome father has other ideas... -
![Any Given Sunday by Mari Carr]()
Any Given Sunday by Mari Carr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWild Irish, Book Seven.The child who is born on the Sabbath day, is bonny and blithe and good and gay. Sean Collins is happy working at the family pub and sharing a house with the woman of his dreams. He and Lauren are equals in every way, including in bed, where they burn the sheets. Life is good. Even if he must hide a couple of secrets to keep it that way.Lauren is madly in love with Sean... -
![Heel by K.M. Neuhold]()
Heel by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“I've never thought of calling a man Daddy before, but I can’t think of a word that fits Vale better. He’s my Daddy, and I’m his pup.” Broken and bruised, there’s nothing I won’t do to protect Adrian. I picked him up and made him whole before, and I’ll do it again. Adrian is a sweet pup with a smile full of sunshine and a heart made for love...
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