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Zero F*cks by S.M. Shade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMr. Rogers did not prepare me for the people in my neighborhood. A cut in financial aid for college and a lot of bad luck have landed me not only on Violent Circle, but in the apartment known as Frat Hell. I can handle myself, so living with three guys isn’t a problem. Even the madhouse disguised as a low income neighborhood isn’t an issue... -
![Splintered by Isabel Lucero]()
Splintered by Isabel Lucero
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Black Diamond Resort and Spa —the best place to go when all you want to do is disappear and not have anyone expect anything of you.Overwhelmed with work and feeling like I’m being pulled in multiple directions at once, I crave the serenity a private island holds for me...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Blood & Milk by N.R. Walker]()
Blood & Milk by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings** LGBT Romance.Heath Crowley is an Australian man, born with two different coloured eyes and the gift—or curse—of having premonition dreams. He also has nothing left to live for. Twelve months after having his life upended, his dreams tell him where he needs to be. So with nothing―and no one―to keep him in Sydney, he simply boards a plane for Tanzania... -
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![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... -
![Just Winging It by Crea Reitan]()
Just Winging It by Crea Reitan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne weekend can change everything. CaulderI’ve lived a very quiet life, keeping my deepest secrets close to my chest. I let no one in; not even my closest friends. When I’m invited to participate in the All-Star Games, I’m suddenly forced to share a hotel room, and a single bed, with a stranger. My carefully guarded world starts to come undone when he kisses me, and I can’t get enough... -
![68 Days And Counting by Nikki20038]()
68 Days And Counting by Nikki20038
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratings~Sequel to The Bad Boy And The Tomboy~Macy Anderson and Sam Cahill are together in Manchester, England living the new university life. Their relationship is striving as they meet new people and experience different things and strengthen their beautiful relationship. But then again there's soccer, the Cahill family and girls because where there's Sam Cahill there will also be many girls... -
![Felix by Emmy Sanders]()
Felix by Emmy Sanders
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat more could an exhibitionist want than a willing voyeur right next door? EmilI like being watched. I’m not ashamed of it, nor my job at Elite 8 Studios where fans know me as Felix. But when my newest costar turns out to be the very same neighbor I’ve been giving private shows to through the window, I’m thrown for a loop...Categorized as:
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![Beyond the Game by Kaylee Ryan]()
Beyond the Game by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPaisley One minute I’m sitting at the ballpark chatting with a handsome stranger, the next his lips are on mine and sparks are flying, while the whole world watches us reach first base on the kiss cam. As the daughter of a former professional baseball player, I know all too well what it’s like living in front of the lens...Categorized as:
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![Wheels Down by Beth Bolden]()
Wheels Down by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShaw isn’t his friend—until Ross discovers he’s so much more. Ross Stanton is having a bad week—a bad month—really, a bad year. But the last thing he wants, after the betrayal of his friend and business partner, is for anyone else to know just how much he’s fighting for survival... -
![Forbidden Ink by Ali Lyda]()
Forbidden Ink by Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m not a deadbeat.I didn’t know my kid existed before Milo showed up, but now that I do, I’m determined to keep my beautiful little Sofie in my life. Even if it means I need to spend time around her irritable uncle, Milo. The man pushes all of my buttons.He riles me up until I can’t think of anything except kissing him. Definitely not the reaction he expects... -
![Rules of Engagement by Brigham Vaughn]()
Rules of Engagement by Brigham Vaughn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRule #1: Don't fall in love with your best friend's brotherAfter Anders Lindholm lost his wife and baby daughter in a car accident, he knew he’d never find love like that again.Hockey, routines, and his team are all that have kept him going since.But as he approaches forty, an injury makes him consider what life after retirement will be like... -
![Home Game by Raleigh Ruebins]()
Home Game by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s pro football’s hottest wide receiver…But for me he’s pure, red-hot trouble.Storm Rosling is cocky. Charming. A bad boy football player who can’t keep his name out of headlines and scandals.In my life, he’s one big red flag.I’m working with Fixer Brothers Construction to take their home renovation TV show to the stratosphere. I’m all business, and I’m damn good at it... -
![Halo by E.M. Lindsey]()
Halo by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne mistake: Victor got into the wrong car.One decision: Oliver didn’t kick him out.One lie: neither of them knows who the other person is— at least, not until it’s too late to turn back.There are many words for what Oliver does for a living.Man of the night.Escort.Companion.Not to mention a few others his clients like to sling at him when they want to be cruel...Categorized as:
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![Text Talk by merlywhirls]()
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... -
![Don't You Dare by C.E. Ricci]()
Don't You Dare by C.E. Ricci
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIt was never meant to be more than a dare.A party game. A dare. A single kiss.That’s all it took to flip my world upside down.I’ve always classified myself as straight, and as far as I can tell, so has he.I didn’t think one kiss would change that, but I was so wrong.Now, I can’t stop thinking about him. In all the ways I shouldn’t.My best friend.Aspen... -
![The Freshman Year by Adam Van Dyck]()
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... -
![Unexpected Dreams by Isabelle Peterson]()
Unexpected Dreams by Isabelle Peterson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDivorce is a big change... But there are bigger ones. A few months after his divorce and may failed blind dates, Greg Fairchild met Tanner Williams. What started out as a good friendship unexpectedly turned into something that Greg didn't know what do with...attraction. Why would he be attracted to a man? He had been a ladies man back in the day... -
![Care for You by Jayda Marx]()
Care for You by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMiles - I may be young, but I know what I want. And what I want is Jake Woods. He’s funny, caring, gorgeous...and straight. Which is exactly why I need to stay away from him. I’m only going to get my heart broken. But I can’t help it; every day I fall a little deeper in love with the guy... -
![Maddie by Annabella Michaels]()
Maddie by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter witnessing firsthand just how dirty and underhanded a life in politics can be, Maddie Vanderhorne steps off the campaign trail to follow his passion. Starting his own event planning business is the best decision Maddie’s ever made, quickly winning over his clients with his vibrant and outgoing personality... -
![The Red Zone by Beth Bolden]()
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... -
![Ship Off by Michelle Frost]()
Ship Off by Michelle Frost
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBen - Free spirit. Nomad. Drifter. Those are the labels my family always threw at me. I’ve been on my own and on the road—nothing but me and my motorcycle—for a long time now and that’s the way I like it... -
![When the Storm Comes by M.A. Innes]()
When the Storm Comes by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDonovan’s day just keeps getting worse. It might not have been the zombie apocalypse, but a tsunami and hurricane hitting the East Coast at the same time was definitely the start to a bad B-movie. Alone and doing his best to run from the impending wall of water that was only hours away, Donovan thought his day couldn’t get any worse. It could...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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![Gin & Sin by Mia Monroe]()
Gin & Sin by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHelping him explore his attraction to men was supposed to be no strings fun, not turn me into a whipped puppy dog, but here we are. The college twink scene is wearing on me. Sure, it works out for a no-commitment guy like myself, but the constant drama and faceless rotation of pretty boys in and out of my bed isn’t as exciting as it once was... -
![The Two Stars Collision by Hayden Hall]()
The Two Stars Collision by Hayden Hall
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen an adorable force meets an irresistible object they might just fall in love.MilesStudies astrophysics? Check.Loves Star Wars? Check.Still a virgin at twenty-one with zero experience in real life? Double-check.I didn’t want any fanfare around my twenty-first birthday... -
![Denver's Calling by JJ Harper]()
Denver's Calling by JJ Harper
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Denver’s long-term partner breaks up with him, he flees his life, his career, and his bright future as one of the country’s leading trauma surgeons. Ditching everything but his dog, Denver returns to the quiet town of Cooper’s Ridge and his parents’ ranch. Leaving twelve years earlier, Denver knew he would never be accepted as a gay man in an unaccepting town... -
![Reckless Impulse by L.A. Shaw]()
Reckless Impulse by L.A. Shaw
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs kids, we had an unexplainable bond. One I don’t think we even understood back then.Over time, the pull between us developed into something we could no longer ignore.We were reckless, we were impulsive, we were… everything.Until it all came shattering down...Categorized as:
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![Concussion Protocol: A Short & Spicy MM Romance by Rebecca Rathe]()
Concussion Protocol: A Short & Spicy MM Romance by Rebecca Rathe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sweet and spicy short story by Rebecca RatheHe's a ten, but he's my ex-boyfriend's straight teammate and my patient... -
![The Professor's Date by Lane Hayes]()
The Professor's Date by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe professor, the hair stylist, and a wedding date…TommyHelp! My sister is getting married and according to her, I need a date. And a makeover. I’m a busy man, though. I don’t have time to meet eligible bachelors, and the tape holding my glasses together works just fine. Until my hair stylist steps on them... -
![Tempt Me: Tattoos and Temptation Book 5 by Mia Monroe]()
Tempt Me: Tattoos and Temptation Book 5 by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy best friend’s little brother is all grown up.Figuring out my sexuality at nearly forty years old has been a revelation, but dating hasn’t been any easier. After a failed engagement, I know what’s important to me, and I refuse to settle anymore.So when my best friend asks me if I can help his little brother settle in after being away, it sounds like a pleasant distraction... -
![Casey by Shaw Montgomery]()
Casey by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCasey knows what he wants; he’s just not always sure how to go about getting it. He knows he’ll never get Preston, the sexy man who runs Leashes & Lace, to notice him unless he’s ready to open up and step out of his comfort zone... -
![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... -
![The Hookup Mix-up by Riley Hart]()
The Hookup Mix-up by Riley Hart
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPerryI moved to San Luco to get to know my brother, and so far, it’s been great. Working as a bartender at Shenanigans, a bar close to Franklin University, there are beautiful men and women everywhere. When a hot guy falls into my arms at a party, I’m down for some naughty fun. Until I realize he’s way too drunk for anything to happen. Thankfully, we agree to meet up the next day... -
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![Una maldita confusión by América Rodas]()
Una maldita confusión by América Rodas
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJean intenta confesar su atracción hacia Olivia en una fiesta, pero por culpa del alcohol termina declarándose a su mejor amigo, Oliver. ***Cuando invitaron a Jean a la fiesta de una desconocida sabía que debía decir que sí, sobre todo porque necesitaba liberar el estrés de la escuela, de su casa, de su equipo de básquetbol y de él mismo... -
![My Ride, I Love You by Patrick Rangimant]()
My Ride, I Love You by Patrick Rangimant
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis is a love story of Mork, who is a motorcycle taxi driver in Bangkok, and Tawan, a junior internal medicine resident doctor in the university hospital. Seems like they both have a small chance to meet, let alone the falling in love, but it did happen... -
![False Start by Sloan Johnson]()
False Start by Sloan Johnson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNixon Cross isn’t wired to share his life with anyone. He’d considered a relationship once, but after the one man patient enough to put up with all his quirks shut him down, he committed all of his energy to football and helping his players. Now, one of his players need more help than Nixon can provide and his former flame is the one man who will know what to do... -
![Rough Contact by Beth Bolden]()
Rough Contact by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTheir romance is forbidden. Their love is a secret. Neal Fisher knows heartbreak. It's the clock ticking down in the Super Bowl. It's missing the most important field goal of his life. It's losing everything: his thirteen year career as an NFL kicker, his future, and his pride.Jamie Wright knows love. It's everything on the line as the crowd holds their breath... -
![Archer & Declan: A M/m Humiliation Play Romance by M.A. Innes]()
Archer & Declan: A M/m Humiliation Play Romance by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLooking innocent and the picture of vanilla has allowed Archer to keep his personal life private from his nosy but well-meaning coworkers, but it’s also made finding Mr. Right almost impossible. When the outside is sweet and shy and the inside is full of curious needs, Archer doesn’t know how he’ll ever find the right man…because Mr. Tall, Dark, and Dominant just doesn’t show up out of the blue... -
![Nice Catching You by Ryan Taylor, Joshua Harwood]()
Nice Catching You by Ryan Taylor, Joshua Harwood
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when the No. 1 college hockey star in the country falls in love—with a man?Nick Johnson, a top prospect for a pro hockey team, has a secret: he’s gay. Tired of living in the closet for the sport he loves, he sees no way out.Jacob Meyer’s string of bad boyfriends left him cynical about love. Instead, he focuses on his studies as a third-year law student... -
![Royal Lines by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Royal Lines by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey’re setting fire to the sheets, but a romance between an out and proud hockey star and a closeted playboy prince could end up burning them both.Marquis Miller might be one of the NHL’s best players, single, wealthy, and open about his sexuality, but he knows his future lies in taking over the reins of the family’s multimillion-dollar company after retirement... -
![Jericho Candelario's Gay Debut by R. Cooper]()
Jericho Candelario's Gay Debut by R. Cooper
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJerry Candelario, known as Potts to almost everyone, has spent his entire adult life focused on raising his siblings and his niece. But the home he fought hard to make feels empty since everyone has grown up and moved out, and his precious baby niece is now a teen with a life of her own... -
![Love by Shaw Montgomery]()
Love by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs his muscular, submissive boys grow more confident, Dare couldn’t be more proud of them. Each step they take brings them all closer together and gives Dare glimpses of the family they’ll become. They just have a few hurdles to get over first, like the fact that his boys need to move and that they aren’t exactly forthcoming with what they want from a Dom or a boyfriend... -
![The No Strings Theory by Hayden Hall]()
The No Strings Theory by Hayden Hall
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDallas: Kai's nothing like I expected. The scrawny kid I once knew is gone, replaced by a nerdy, curious young man who crawls deep under my skin. The moment he enters my life, he disrupts everything. I shouldn't want my best friend's little brother. But I've never been great at resisting temptation. What starts as messing around in secret, soon becomes a lot more serious... -
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![Breaking the Record by Raleigh Ruebins]()
Breaking the Record by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“When will I see him again? And why do I want to so badly?” Ben Lakeland owns a failing record store in small-town Welling, New York, and it's the last place he wants to be. Everything used to be easy: watching football with his frat buddies, drinking beer, and being popular in school. But at 24 years old, everyone else seems to have grown up but Ben... -
![Omitting You by T. Ashleigh]()
Omitting You by T. Ashleigh
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRhys:I’ve loved him since before I understood what love meant.My best friend, my secret keeper, my defender.The boy with the glasses and quiet temperament.The guy with the sweetest smile, who has the dirtiest mouth.The man who owns me. Mind, body, and soul.I’m ready for the world to know that he’s mine. To love him out loud.The problem? Winston isn’t ready. And I’m not sure he ever will be...Categorized as:
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![The Accidental Honeymoon Catastrophe by Hayden Hall]()
The Accidental Honeymoon Catastrophe by Hayden Hall
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRemember not to get drunk married to your best friend. It’s not rocket science.StefanIt was supposed to be a fun weekend trip with all my friends. The next thing I know, a splitting headache is waking me up on a plane to who knows where and there’s a ring on my finger...Categorized as:
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![Austin's Lost Fireman by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
Austin's Lost Fireman by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI love building with plastic bricks. I could do it all day long and never get bored. I’m not talking about the fancy sets that cost hundreds of dollars and take a ton of braining, either. I’m all about building toys to play with, my favorite being a fire truck. It’s so fun to push it around the room making siren noises and saving my little plastic people from imminent danger... -
![Late Check In by Mia Monroe]()
Late Check In by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis late awakening plus my years of pining equals one explosive reunion. Five years ago, he was my history professor. The crush I had on the sophisticated, intellectual man morphed into love. As an older student and teaching assistant, I figured I’d take my shot. I asked him out as soon as the semester was over, only to find out he was married. Oh, and straight...Categorized as:
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![Gordon's Lost Mittens by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
Gordon's Lost Mittens by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m a good boy. I follow all the rules…until one day I don’t.As a little, I learned early on that there was an unspoken rule that daddies like to pick their boy, not the other way around. I’ve been following that rule ever since. Does it work for me? Sort of. I never have to play alone. But also…I never have a daddy of my own, either...
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