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  • Bad Wrong Things by C.P. Harris

    Bad Wrong Things by C.P. Harris

    Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    One promise. One summer to see it through.One explosive love fueled by mutual obsession.The day Clint sees his son, Joey, off to basic training, the young man he’s devoted his life to extracts one promise from him: spend the summer doing something selfish for a change. The request seems harmless enough until Joey puts his best friend, Raven, in charge of seeing it through...
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    lgbtq  mlm  adult  age-gap  book  fiction  romance
  • Come anima mai by Rossana Soldano

    Come anima mai by Rossana Soldano

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings
    “Come anima mai” è una storia ambientata nell'Inghilterra del secolo scorso, negli anni tra 1936 e il 1945. Lewis Ellsworth, futuro duca di Buccleuch e l’eccentrico Will Chase si incontrano all’università di Cambridge e si innamorano...
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    lgbtq  mlm  adult  book  fiction  historical  romance
  • Letters Book Two by Michael Robert

    Letters Book Two by Michael Robert

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    In Letters Book Two, we find New York City financier, forty-year-old Perry Jackson, broken-hearted and heading home to the Hamptons. After four months of a promised one-year journey, Perry concedes that his destiny with Lucas has failed. In yet another serendipitous moment, Perry once again encounters the ethereal young man, Chad...
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    lgbtq  mlm  adult  age-gap  book  fiction  romance
  • Boyfriend Goals by Riley Hart

    Boyfriend Goals by Riley Hart

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    MiloUnusual. 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...
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    lgbtq  mlm  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Landon Alexander by Michael Robert

    Landon Alexander by Michael Robert

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Eight years ago, Landon Alexander’s father was imprisoned for committing an unspeakable crime, and Landon is still picking up the pieces of his shattered life. With his mother a shell of her previous self and the family business in peril, Landon’s in over his head as he attempts to restore the legacy he was born into...
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    mlm  lgbtq  romance  mental-illness  fiction  book  adult
  • Örökké by Laura Leiner

    Örökké by Laura Leiner

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    „Okos kis könyv ez, elindult a saját útjára. Én pedig most magára hagyom, elengedem, hiszen én azt hiszem, mindent megtettem, amit lehetett, mindent úgy írtam, ahogy szerettem volna, most pedig elégedett vagyok az eredménnyel, mert tudom, én a kezdetek kezdetén valami ilyesmit akartam a végére. Nem egy finálét, elcsépelt ömlengést vagy túlcsavart szálakat...
  • Significant Other by Tricia Owens

    Significant Other by Tricia Owens

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Guess who's coming to Vegas? When Ethan's parents announce that they are coming to Las Vegas to visit him, he's not sure if it's the end of the world or a chance to finally come clean about his sexuality. While his relationship with them has always been strong, coming out as gay might change how they feel about him forever...
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    lgbtq  mlm  adult  book  fiction  steamy  romance
  • Fall Again by Ann Lister

    Fall Again by Ann Lister

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Dagger 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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    lgbtq  mlm  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Taming the Bad Boy by Ivy Coleman

    Taming the Bad Boy by Ivy Coleman

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
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  • Lost Soul: AJ's Burden by Nicky James

    Lost Soul: AJ's Burden by Nicky James

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    What does rock bottom look like to you? AJ Silva is about to find out. His life has been spiralling the drain for the past year, and if he doesn’t find a way out soon, he may die on the streets of San Francisco. Drowning in a severe drug addiction, battling every day to survive, AJ doesn’t know where to turn...
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    mlm  lgbtq  romance  fiction  book  adult
  • Fake Slackers: Vol. 2 by Mu Gua Huang

    Fake Slackers: Vol. 2 by Mu Gua Huang

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
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  • All That Matters by Felice Stevens

    All That Matters by Felice Stevens

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Nico Andretti knows one thing is Love is for fools.Being a tour bus guide in Times Square isn’t his dream job and he yearns for more than living in his mother’s basement apartment, but life is tough in the big city.At least the men on the bus are eye-candy galore, and they’re one and done...
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    mlm  lgbtq  urban  romance  contemporary  age-gap  humor  fiction
  • All The White Lies We Tell by Garry Michael

    All The White Lies We Tell by Garry Michael

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    After missing out on the chance to represent the United States in the last winter games, Isaac McAllister’s focus was second to none. He spent the past few years away from his family training for this moment. He had a dream, a dream that only came every four years and he would do anything he could to make it happen. Even if it meant breaking hearts along the way...
  • Muffin a čaj by Theo Addair

    Muffin a čaj by Theo Addair

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Daniel 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...
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    lgbtq  mlm  romance  young-adult  contemporary  fiction  book
  • You're the One for Me by Zelda French

    You're the One for Me by Zelda French

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    One of them had a plan. The other was clueless. Together they will discover what love really is about.Guarded and studious, sixteen-year-old aspiring actor Zak favours being alone above all else… Except perhaps Alberto, the Italian god from Drama Club, with whom he’s secretly in love...
  • Do Not Disturb by Mia Monroe

    Do Not Disturb by Mia Monroe

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    If pining was an Olympic event, I'd win the gold. The minute Charles walks into my life, I'm done for. He's everything I'm not- focused, serious, career-oriented. He's also gorgeous, intelligent, and sexy as all heck. I'm allergic to relationships and my idea of a quiet night is going to only one bar. But I can't resist my handsome coworker, even if he's clearly not interested...
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    lgbtq  mlm  adult  book  fiction  steamy  romance
  • His Assistant by Alexa Land

    His Assistant by Alexa Land

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I knew going to work for movie star and party boy Harper Royce was a mistake.It was a bigger mistake to sleep with him, but here we are.At least this situation is temporary. I’m on the verge of a major breakthrough with my musical career, and then my days of working as a personal assistant are over. As long as I don’t fall for Harper, this should all work out just fine...
  • Ball & Chain by A.W. Scott

    Ball & Chain by A.W. Scott

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    "I've been waiting a long time for someone like you..."DallasFor years, my main goals in life focused on my career.Go to college. Get into law school. Pass the bar. Get hired at a firm.Somewhere along the way, I lost sight of what truly mattered.Until the day I’m introduced to Justice Bexley...
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    mlm  lgbtq  romance  legal  fiction  book  adult
  • Shaken & Stirred by A.W. Scott

    Shaken & Stirred by A.W. Scott

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    “Of course I had to get stranded with the one man who hates me…”RobWorking for Mateo Rojas had its perks. I was always paid well and on time. I had my pick of any man or woman I wanted. And I gained a group of friends that were quickly turning out to be some of the best I’d ever had.The only downside to this place is the lack of an experienced bartender...
  • Under the Surface by Diana Urban

    Under the Surface by Diana Urban

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    An epic survival-thriller about four teens who get lost in the Paris catacombs for days—a gripping and propulsive story of love, danger, betrayal, and hope… even when all seems lost.Ruby is terrified to cave to her feelings for Sean and risk him crushing her heart...
  • London's Lost Engine by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat

    London's Lost Engine by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    London lost his train and found his new daddy.When I was growing up, I proudly proclaimed to all who would listen that I was going to be a train conductor. Somehow, that turned into going to dental school It’s a great job that allows me to help people, but the longing to ride the rails has never fully left me...
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    mlm  lgbtq  romance  fiction  age-gap  book  adult
  • Candy Hearts: Volume 1 by Lee Blair, Becca Seymour

    Candy Hearts: Volume 1 by Lee Blair, Becca Seymour

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    What'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...
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    lgbtq  mlm  romance  anthologies  contemporary  fiction  adult
  • The Saint and the First-Time Sinner by Romeo Alexander

    The Saint and the First-Time Sinner by Romeo Alexander

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Gay 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...
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    mlm  lgbtq  romance  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • An Unexpected Gift by Ajay K. Pandey

    An Unexpected Gift by Ajay K. Pandey

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    ‘Giving up is not an option when someone calls you mother.’ Abhay, still struggling with the grief of losing his wife, is unable to cope with his job and the care of his toddler son. So, when the mysterious Sheetal enters his life, applying for the job of looking after Ayush, he is thrilled. All Sheetal has ever wanted, even as a child, is to be a mother...
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    lgbtq  urban  book  fiction  friendship  young-adult  romance
  • Night Thief by Lisa Kessler

    Night Thief by Lisa Kessler

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    After the fall of the Mayan civilization, Kane, an immortal Night Walker, has taken refuge in France for over 800 years. The modern world holds little interest for him until the night he meets the Golden Thief and is robbed of much more than his pocket watch.Marguerite Rousseau is living a double life...
  • A Siberian Werewolf In Paris by Caryn Moya Block, Claire Ashgrove

    A Siberian Werewolf In Paris by Caryn Moya Block, Claire Ashgrove

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Valerii Belikov, Siberian lycanthrope, knew that under the baseball cap and grubby jeans “Little Joe MacDonald” was actually Josephine. He didn’t know why she was hiding, but when the mating bond snapped into place after she was injured, he never expected her to run away. Josie is his mate, the one woman meant to be his, and should have known they couldn’t live apart...
  • Choosing Fate: A Love in Eden Novella by Sloane Kennedy

    Choosing Fate: A Love in Eden Novella by Sloane Kennedy

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    ZanderThe quick stopover in the small ranching town of Eden, Wyoming was supposed to be the chance to close the door on a piece of my past. Unfortunately, my temperamental car has other ideas. The thing is, with my tattoos and piercings, a guy like me doesn't exactly fit in a town like Eden.Then I meet her.Sweet, innocent, single mom Jolene who does fit in Eden.At least on the outside...
  • Hot Date (Memories with The Breakfast Club) by Felice Stevens

    Hot Date (Memories with The Breakfast Club) by Felice Stevens

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Once again, Julian Cornell is at the zenith of his career; not only have his designs helped the young men and women in the burn unit, he’s about to ink an exclusive deal with the hottest model for his new high-fashion menswear collection...
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    lgbtq  mlm  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Not a Boy by Elle Keaton

    Not a Boy by Elle Keaton

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Henry should have kept on walking by when he spotted the younger man sitting alone on the beach. He should never have stopped, never sat down, and certainly never kissed him. Because now Henry is experiencing feelings. And he doesn’t like it one bit.Things happen for a reason, even random hook-ups. Ben was supposed to get off work early that night...
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    lgbtq  mlm  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Malicious Compliance by E.M. Lindsey

    Malicious Compliance by E.M. Lindsey

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    There's nothing like an epic fall from grace.Relationship: over.Career: trashed.Home: lost.And somehow, it gets worse when I move into a run-down apartment with a neighbor who's made it his mission to make my life a living hell...
  • What You Are by Erin E. Keller

    What You Are by Erin E. Keller

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Alex walks down the road of his life, apparently without any detours. He has a job, friends, a nice apartment and a girlfriend who meets his needs. A smooth life lived on a smooth road. But when Daniel shows up at his door, Alex meets the first bump in road -- which turns out to be more like a boulder -- in his way...
  • Braeton & Drew by A.D. Ellis

    Braeton & Drew by A.D. Ellis

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Braeton Reed left his small-minded hometown and disapproving family long ago and never looked back. Andrew Hines has nothing against a solid, loving relationship; he just isn’t sure he’ll ever find one. Braeton has been told he’s a bit of a diva. Andrew has heard he’s not flashy enough...
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    lgbtq  mlm  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Strawberry Moon by Spencer Spears

    Strawberry Moon by Spencer Spears

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Trevor: It was supposed to be a one-night stand. Josh isn’t even my type. I mean, physically, sure, with those hopeful green eyes and hips that fit perfectly in my hands, he's insanely sexy. But the guy talks too much, tries too hard, flirts way too shamelessly. From the moment I met Josh, I knew he'd drive me crazy. I didn't think it mattered for one night...
  • Gorgeous by Jason Collins

    Gorgeous by Jason Collins

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    AVERY:I wear dresses for me, not for straight guys.Two things make me stand out: my femme clothes and my long hair. When a jerk catcalls me, I don’t expect a stranger to step in—and I certainly don’t expect a rescuer as handsome as Eric.I thought he was straight until our plan to get drinks after work turns into something more...
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    lgbtq  mlm  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Summer Kisses by Charlie Novak

    Summer Kisses by Charlie Novak

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Two chefs. Two summers. One shot at a second chance.Aaron’s PlanThen:1. Get a better job2. Learn more skills3. Get money for restaurant4. Don’t fall in love with JoshNow:1. Finesse menu2. Stop being angry at Josh3. Swear less (Ben’s idea)4. Stop wanting to kiss Josh5. Get Michelin stars6. Stop being in love with JoshJosh’s PlanThen:1. Start new job2. Try not to burn out3...
  • Hidden Truths: Mpreg Romance by Giovanna Reaves

    Hidden Truths: Mpreg Romance by Giovanna Reaves

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    They say your past always show up when you least expect it. Brenden Smith made a promise to himself that he would never put his heart on the line again. He swore off romance after his last breakup...
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    lgbtq  mlm  adult  anthologies  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • Tide to You by J.J. Harper

    Tide to You by J.J. Harper

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    When a much-needed holiday turns into so much more than sun and sand. Hudson Why have I even entered that competition? I never win anything. Ever.Colour me surprised I won a weeklong holiday in a resort for Daddies and boys. And at the right time too. A break from work. A break from bad choices. A break from being seen only as a sugar Daddy...
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    mlm  lgbtq  romance  age-gap  fiction  book  adult
  • Glen & Tyler's Paris Double-cross by J.B. Sanders

    Glen & Tyler's Paris Double-cross by J.B. Sanders

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Glen and Tyler are young, in love, and the wealthiest human beings on the planet. But when Glen's brother calls from a jail in Paris, they're off to France to tangle with spies, neo-Nazis, evil world-spanning conspiracies and French gangsters. Plus they have a romantic dinner, and find long-lost treasure. Really, it’s a fun-filled non-stop romp...
  • Trashed to Treasured by Aria Grace

    Trashed to Treasured by Aria Grace

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Brody was back with his high school sweetheart, Geo, and he believed that this time would be different. But Geo isn't a one-man guy, and he made Brody feel ashamed of the side of himself that never fully grew up. Even though Brody wants to act Little sometimes, he knows Geo isn't going to ever be a good Daddy for him...
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    mlm  lgbtq  romance  contemporary  fiction  anthologies  adult
  • A Dino Nuggets Kind of Date by M.A. Innes

    A Dino Nuggets Kind of Date by M.A. Innes

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Sometimes the only thing that will make a date better is dino nuggets and superheroes.After one spectacularly disastrous date, all Robyn wants is to ignore the way he’s drawn to the confusing man who leaves him with more questions than answers...
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    mlm  lgbtq  romance  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • The Paper Boys by D.P. Clarence

    The Paper Boys by D.P. Clarence

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Don’t hold the front page. Hold the guy who wrote it.Sunny Miller’s dream job on London’s Fleet Street has become a nightmare.His boss at the Bulletin hates him, the sub-editors keep putting comedy headlines on his attempts at serious journalism, and he’s just been scooped by that posh bellend from the Sentinel, Ludo Boche...
  • Fake Things by Charity Parkerson

    Fake Things by Charity Parkerson

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Becoming the deep fake of a sitting senator was never part of Kenneth’s life plan. Neither was falling for the detective bent on exposing him. For most of his adult life, Kenneth has belonged to a crime lord. When his boss offers him a chance to transform into a missing sitting senator, he sees it as his chance to carve a new path for himself...
  • Cherish by Garrett Leigh

    Cherish by Garrett Leigh

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    JoeA decade changes a man, but one thing never falters: how deep and hard I love Harry Foster. He’s my husband. My best friend.My everything.But life evolves, and so do we. I can’t pinpoint the day we wake up and know for sure that we want more, but it happens and it scares us. Until it doesn’t and we have to wonder if we’re asking too much of the world.We’re already happy. My heart is full...
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    mlm  lgbtq  romance  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • An Umbrella Drink Kind of Night by M.A. Innes

    An Umbrella Drink Kind of Night by M.A. Innes

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Sometimes being stood up is the best thing that can happen.Two men sitting at a bar is supposed to be the setup for a joke, not the start of a perfect relationship. But when the confident Ryker and the curious Corey find themselves with more in common than just being stood up, sparks fly...
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    mlm  lgbtq  romance  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • The Jerk Next Door by Mia Monroe, Xram Ragde

    The Jerk Next Door by Mia Monroe, Xram Ragde

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    He might look like a daydream, but he’s anything but.My life is perfect. No, really. Dream career, great social life, a fantastic condo, and I’m easy on the eyes. It’s just that I’m a little bored with it all. Until my new neighbor moves in. He’s unfriendly, uptight, and unwilling to compromise. Looks like annoying him just became my new hobby. Poor guy has no idea who he’s up against...
  • B-Boy Blues by James Earl Hardy

    B-Boy Blues by James Earl Hardy

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Hardy's debut novel about the lives of black gay men in New York City is unabashedly and unapologetically written for the African-American male. Rough, sexy, humorous, and authentic, B-Boy Blues is a first-rate love story...
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    lgbtq  mlm  urban  romance  fiction  poc-mc  poc-author  steamy
  • The Summer of Us by Lily Morton

    The Summer of Us by Lily Morton

    Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    It’s going to be a long hot summer.John is an exceptionally good lawyer. He’s driven, arrogant and hides a warm heart underneath a façade of cool politeness. He’s used to people disliking him but for some reason when meeting Matt in London the other man’s open dislike of him bothers him...
  • Serendipia editorial by Catalina Giselle Toloza Espinoza

    Serendipia editorial by Catalina Giselle Toloza Espinoza

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Una historia hecha para los amantes de los libros y para los que siempre han querido publicar uno.Nico y Allen se darán cuenta de que un manuscrito puede revelar mucho más que una historia.Nico obtiene el trabajo de sus sueños como diseñador en la editorial que publica los libros que tanto ama...
    Categorized as:
    lgbtq  mlm  romance  friends-to-lovers  fiction  book  adult
  • Eiffel, Tolong! by Clio Freya

    Eiffel, Tolong! by Clio Freya

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Siapa sih yang nggak bakalan melonjak-lonjak kegirangan kalau ditawari liburan musim panas di Paris tanpa orangtua selama dua minggu?Itu juga yang dilakukan Fay Regina Wiranata--yang baru saja naik ke kelas 3 SMA--ketika orangtuanya memberitahukan bahwa dia sudah didaftarkan kursus bahasa Prancis selama dua minggu di Paris...
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