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Micah's Promise by Annabella Stone
Micah Kennedy has lived with PTSD for years. He is an expert at hiding his struggles behind the quick wit and snark that is very much a part of his makeup. His need to keep a promise to a dying comrade feeds his nightmares and invades his dreams—until that promise brings him military K-9 Delta. Hawk McKinnon has spent most of his life kicking trouble’s ass in every hotspot around the globe... -
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RULE by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m known to the Hollywood elite as The Fixer. Others refer to me as a Sin Eater. Whatever they call me, people know my name. Some even talk about me as this mythical creature who can make miracles happen, provided those miracles are unethical and usually illegal. But I don’t have a unique skill set. I’m merely a man in possession of a broken moral compass.I won’t apologize for who I am... -
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![Curiosity by Carly Marie]()
Curiosity by Carly Marie
A Dom, a pup, and a little walk into a club… what could go wrong?Trent has spent the better part of his life in love with his best friend, Logan. When their short-lived romance falls apart, he knows it’s for the best. He’s a Dom and needs more control than Logan can give him.Logan knows Trent needs more than an excitable pup not looking for a Master... -
![A Tenley Tradition by Cara Dee]()
A Tenley Tradition by Cara Dee
It's been twenty years since River surprised Reese with a Christmas morning for just the two of them in The Air That I Breathe. Some traditions are meant to last forever, sort of like the relationship the twins have formed with Shay. It's their first Christmas together as a triad, and it's a morning to remember.Word count: 10,000River, Reese, and Shay appear throughout the Game Series... -
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![Screwed by Jayne Rylon]()
Screwed by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe original Powertools crew is back in a brand new series! Joe has it all--a gorgeous wife, two amazing children, four best friends who are also sometimes lovers, and a booming construction business. He never expected to face some sort of midlife crisis. But somehow, he finds himself longing for even more... -
![Head Shy by Kate Sherwood]()
Head Shy by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDan's early life left him with some complicated emotions - it's lucky he's got two understanding lovers and a totally annoying best friend to help him work through it all. This story is set between The Date and the epilogue of Out of the Darkness... -
![Midnight Ink - Boxed Set by Jayne Rylon]()
Midnight Ink - Boxed Set by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOne tattoo shop in one infamous city sets the stage for 8 ALL NEW stories about resolutions, kink, love and ink. Get ready to let the good times roll!Jayne RylonReport For BootyWhen Burke Levine got marching orders, he couldn’t bear to make his girlfriend Chavon White a military widow... -
![Sometimes You Just Know by Kate Sherwood]()
Sometimes You Just Know by Kate Sherwood
Before Dan met Jeff and Evan, he thought he'd only ever love one man. This is the story of Dan and Justin, before things went wrong.WARNING: Things DO go wrong. Not in this book, but unless you're pretty tough, I'd read Dark Horse first, so you're prepared..Categorized as:
hurt-comfort queer contemporary m-m poly explicit-open-door third-person-pov length-novella -
![Catch Me by Mia Monroe]()
Catch Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s never worked with two. Is three the magic number? Cairo has been my bestie for years. He’s sexy, charming, and absolutely gorgeous. Even though the attraction is strong, my track record taught me to keep the line between friendship and more intact.But then Luca entered our world with his southern drawl, bedroom eyes, and sexy smirk, quickly making a play for not one but both of us... -
![Who We Love by Claudia Y. Burgoa]()
Who We Love by Claudia Y. Burgoa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa pens a thought-provoking emotional duet that works through the angst of finding love amidst past hurts and the pain associated with not belonging, not fitting in.I grew up knowing that the way I love is a sin.But how can something so wrong feel so blessedly right?Some people can’t drive fifty-five. Me?I’ve never done simple... -
![Tricking the Souls by Annabella Michaels]()
Tricking the Souls by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe cabin is waiting for the SOULS to arrive.The tricks and the treatssoon will all come alive.When fingers get pointedand no one will claim,pulling tricks on each otheris the name of the game... -
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Jordan by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy days and nights were spent running successful legal and illegal businesses. As the mafia boss of East Dremest, I had a reputation to uphold. Falling for two men was a weakness I didn’t want.The people I loved before were no longer above ground. Circumstances arose and they were a risk I had to extinguish. Nothing good came from me loving another. I didn’t want to do so again... -
![Grind by Jayne Rylon]()
Grind by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe original Powertools crew are back in a brand new series! The crew has overcome enormous odds to live and love together, but can it survive being divided? Devon, Neil, and James know where they’re needed most is in Middletown, working on Mike and Joe’s new construction team. Because in addition to their careers, the Powertools’ intimate bond is in jeopardy... -
![Sweet Shots by Penny Fox]()
Sweet Shots by Penny Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 4 ratingsWhen the cameras stop rolling, their real feelings start showing.MikahCam life isn’t easy, but money comes and goes almost as fast as I do. So when my company decides to put out a sexy calendar with me as a main attraction, I have to say yes. And when a fan offers me a boatload of cash to shoot with the object of my hatred—Dominic—I can’t refuse that either...Categorized as:
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![B is for Beg by Colette Davison]()
B is for Beg by Colette Davison
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA photographer, a rope artist, and a model. Can three create a beautiful romance?B is for Beg is the story of three men discovering that shibari, blindfolds, sexy lingerie, and rules can change everything. It's the second of three steamy, low angst novels, which follow each of the ABC triplets as they find love. You can read Archie and Corey's stories in A is for Aftercare and C is for Comfort... -
![Dear Cupid by K.M. Neuhold]()
Dear Cupid by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDear Cupid,I’ve been a very good boy all year... -
![Come When Called by Piper Trace]()
Come When Called by Piper Trace
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsEvie has made a deal with the devil.She has a safe-word. She has a way out. But her submission to him is her only way in...**********Billionaire Ford Hawthorne is cool sexuality and dominance, his best friend, biker Charley Baker, is warm muscles and affection, and Evie is the lucky girl in the middle... -
![Ballads of Lines Blurred by Michelle Dare]()
Ballads of Lines Blurred by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Rhythm GuitaristWith his guitar in hand, Slater’s right where he’s supposed to be. Off stage, he battles severe anxiety. Very few bother to look deeper than his profession. When two men do, he can’t turn away.The DeejayMilo’s happy going through life without being in a relationship. He loves his job, his family, and his friends. How he ends up dating two men, he’s not sure... -
![One Bright Star by Kate Sherwood]()
One Bright Star by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt's Christmas time. Time for family, celebration, and anxiety. The new baby is a blessing in Jeff, Evan and Dan's lives, but he's also one more thing to worry about. Jeff isn't sure society will accept their nontraditional family, Evan isn't sure what he has to offer the baby, and Dan... well, Dan's Dan. He's got PLENTY to worry about... -
![Love, Never-Ending by Michele Notaro]()
Love, Never-Ending by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJax~ Years ago, I picked myself up and started a new life after having my heart broken. And now I love it, I love my life. But it still isn’t enough. Something is missing. When I meet Symon for the first time, I know there’s something special about him, and I can’t help but wonder if he’s my missing piece. But everything’s confusing because my ex shows back up in my life... -
![Master Zane's Boys: An MMM Age Gap/Daddy Romance by Morticia Knight]()
Master Zane's Boys: An MMM Age Gap/Daddy Romance by Morticia Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaster, Daddy, protector. Zane will do anything for his boys…As the owner of Boston's Club Sensation and mentor to the kink community, Master Zane does whatever he can to help those in need. When Ryan, his boy and Little, begs Zane to assist a young homeless man in trouble, he doesn't hesitate... -
![Flipping the Switch by Brigham Vaughn]()
Flipping the Switch by Brigham Vaughn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA silver fox Dom, a sweet sub, and a feisty switch: could three be the perfect number?Logan Shaw is a divorced dominant with a bag full of toys and no one to play with. He loves the construction company he built from the ground up, but he’s been longing for a submissive to make his life complete... -
![Endeavor by Ava Olsen]()
Endeavor by Ava Olsen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChallenging the status quo in Hollywood doesn’t make me the most popular director in showbiz lately. Suing a former studio exec for almost ruining my life twelve years ago, even less so. But I’ve worked hard to get where I am, I’m not staying silent anymore. While filming my latest movie in Thailand, I get word that my legal case is moved up and in addition, there’s another threat to my life... -
![Vail by Michelle Dare]()
Vail by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy ex was missing, and all fingers pointed toward Jordan, the mafia boss of East Dremest, and one of the men I loved.Every moment in Jordan’s and Hartley’s arms were filled with more care and attention than I’d ever had. Until the night when Jordan was dragged away in handcuffs before our very eyes... -
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![Sincerely Yours by Lizzie Fox, Sariah Skye]()
Sincerely Yours by Lizzie Fox, Sariah Skye
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvan Michaels: Everyone thinks being a rock-star is glamorous. They couldn’t be more wrong. I’ve been abused, mocked, and ridiculed all in the public eye. I live for weeks on end in a smelly tour bus, my family is the worst, and all I have is my playboy manager, Christian, for company. So, I get bored and sit on social media. No big deal... -
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![Learning to Run by M.A. Innes]()
Learning to Run by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“How do you know if you’re a hostage?”BatesHis boys ask the most interesting questions, but Bates wouldn’t have it any other way. They’re fabulously curious and wonderfully unique, and they’re quickly becoming the center of his world even though they haven’t technically known each other very long. But there are definitely more important things than time when it comes to falling in love... -
![Tormented Girl by Lexie Winston]()
Tormented Girl by Lexie Winston
Property destruction, aggressive threats and an injured family member is what Harlow and the Summers family are having to deal with... -
![Scary by J.M. Dabney]()
Scary by J.M. Dabney
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Twirled World Ink where the crazies run the asylum. Gene Sheridan earned the appropriate nickname when Legend Gib Phelps employed him at Twirled World Ink—Scary. No one made it out of his old neighborhood without scars both mental and physical... -
![More Than Anything by E.M. Denning]()
More Than Anything by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJoe Carpenter’s parents have pressured him his entire life. He’s always needed to do more and do it better, but as hard as he tries, he can’t seem to keep his head above water. When a friend makes an offhand comment about finding a Daddy, Joe initially scoffs at the idea—until he doesn’t. Through mutual friends, he meets not one, but two gorgeous men who are looking for somebody just like Joe... -
![Identity by E.M. Leya]()
Identity by E.M. Leya
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen a simple DNA test triggers an alert for a kidnapping that happened nearly thirty years ago, Detective Brax Monson is sent to investigate. He questions the accuracy of the DNA testing until he meets the victim and pieces start to fall together.Oak never dreamed that he could have been kidnapped from his real family at the age of two... -
![Jack of Hearts by A.M. Snead]()
Jack of Hearts by A.M. Snead
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn a taboo industry that thrives on raw, emotionless sex, Gideon Dodd is a visionary who views gay sex as a thing of beauty and something to be celebrated rather than exploited. Gideon’s boys are the best in the business, not merely for their exquisite talents but for the bonds they share with one another as their mutual love for each other thrives on and off the camera... -
![Lyrics of Love Unheard by Michelle Dare]()
Lyrics of Love Unheard by Michelle Dare
The DrummerDash loves being behind his drums. Playing with his brother and best friends is a dream come true. He thinks he has it all, then two men enter his life and change everything.The DancerAs one of the top dancers at Untouchable, Romeo knows how to grind his hips to have the members handing over big tips... -
![Safety In Numbers by Jessie G., Andrew Reyna]()
Safety In Numbers by Jessie G., Andrew Reyna
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Bro’s stick together no matter what.” When Chris and Liam made that promise, they had no idea how important it would become or how it would be tested in the most brutal way. Nine years later, their bond cemented in blood, that relationship is all they have to hold onto. Or is it? “No matter what happens, this friendship will be the one constant we can count on... -
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![The Princess by E.M. Denning]()
The Princess by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTaylor Bennett wants his brother’s best friends.Taylor is the youngest of three kids. He’s a cook at the family diner, a plant dad, a devoted son, and irrevocably in love with his brother’s best friend. Both of his brothers’ best friends, actually. But they’re in a relationship with each other, one that’s supposed to be a secret... -
![A Set of Three by Melody Tyden]()
A Set of Three by Melody Tyden
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy life seems to have hit a dead end. My acting career is stalled, my love life is non-existent, and earlier today, I found out that the man I've had a crush on for the last six months already has a boyfriend. It seems like things can't get much worse when a passing car drenches me with water, leaving me soaking wet in front of the very man in question... -
![Rich Boys by Skyler Snow]()
Rich Boys by Skyler Snow
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo boys in need of a daddy.Jase Cole is in love with Asher Mill. That should be enough for them to be together, but relationships are never that simple. No matter how much Jase loves Asher there is a need he can’t quite live without.Asher adores his best friend and lover Jase. But he isn’t blind to the facts, they both need a daddy. Asher needs a firm hand and a strict voice to lead him... -
![Lessons Learned by R.J. Moray]()
Lessons Learned by R.J. Moray
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings>When Jack sends Channon to Mistress Celestina's Disciplinary Academy, it's not what Channon expected .Potential friends and enemies abound, but all Channon really wants is to make Jack proud of him... -
![My Three Crushes by Bianca Vix]()
My Three Crushes by Bianca Vix
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes it takes getting lost to find what you really need.Getting stuck in the snow might be the best thing that ever happened to me.Especially when I end up sharing same bed as the three hot men I find tucked away from the rest of the world in their cabin. They aren’t what I expected. And they certainly weren’t expecting to have me crash into their own private world... -
![Three Souls Who Break by Michelle Dare]()
Three Souls Who Break by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Family ManXaiden Dremest was in love once and lost that love before it could become forever. His dreams shattered. His world ended. Since then, he’s been going through the motions, but not truly living. Until two men enter his life who show him it’s okay to try again.The Wild CardValiant Bowen knows what it’s like to take a hit, figuratively and literally. That's in the past though... -
![Notes of Unspoken Words by Michelle Dare]()
Notes of Unspoken Words by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Lead GuitaristCasper loves two things—his guitar and his stepbrother, Reed. Being in a band with Reed is both amazing and torturous. If only Casper could get out of his own way and tell Reed how he feels.The Lead SingerReed’s passion is music, but he’d give it up if it means staying in Casper’s arms...Categorized as:
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![Into the Light by Kate Sherwood]()
Into the Light by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChris has always wondered. He's had two best friends in his life, and they've both been gay, so it's not as if he hasn't been exposed to the idea. And while his relationships with women have certainly been enjoyable, they've never lasted, and he's never really cared. He decides to take a chance with a player from another team... -
![Sound of Us by A.M. Arthur]()
Sound of Us by A.M. Arthur
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJake Bowden didn’t expect to be settling into a strong, loving relationship with another guy at only twenty-three years old—never mind with two. His chemistry with Cris is as strong as ever, while things with Charles are more like a simmer than a heavy boil. Charles says he’s perfectly content to go at Jake’s pace, but Jake isn’t sure slow is what he wants anymore... -
![Get Pucking Knotty by Crea Reitan]()
Get Pucking Knotty by Crea Reitan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOmegas are to be protected; to be kept safe. They’re not meant to work!The world thinks that Omegas are only good for taking a knot and for their inevitable heats. They’re meant to be locked away from the world, unseen. They’re told tales about Omega’s being abducted and sold, forced to live every horror one can imagine...Categorized as:
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![Taming Tyler by A.E. Jensen, E.L. Ough]()
Taming Tyler by A.E. Jensen, E.L. Ough
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe best things in life come in threes...TylerTurns out that burning down your married lover’s beach house is a felony in California–one that even my rich stepdad, Dale, can’t get me out of. So, six months of community service it is. Guess your boy just gotta put on his big boy panties and suck it up. Not ready to get Boris the Beast as a prison boyfriend just yet.I didn’t see him coming, though...Categorized as:
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![Here Without You by JJ Harper, JC Clarke]()
Here Without You by JJ Harper, JC Clarke
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsArcher Hawkins and Mallory Halston literally run into each other and a true love story is born. Archer pursues Mallory with absolute determination making him fall hook, line, and sinker. “I really would like to get to know you, Mallory.” His voice husky in my ear. “I don’t think it’s a good idea, I’m sorry.” I’m already kicking myself for turning him down... -
![Changes Coming Down by Kaje Harper]()
Changes Coming Down by Kaje Harper
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFor three gay men in love, opening the closet door could be a risky move. Sheriff Casey Barlow has a slick, media-savvy challenger out to beat him in the upcoming election. Casey's damned good at his job, but he hasn't kissed the right asses, and early polls suggest voters like his opponent's style... -
![Stable Hand by A.E. Lister]()
Stable Hand by A.E. Lister
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBook One in The Braided Crop Ranch series. BDSM/MMM/Erotic romance.The Braided Crop Ranch is looking for stable hands. But this is no ordinary horse ranch. They cater to men with a certain interest. An interest involving harnesses, tails, and trainers... -
![Wicked Waves by Roxanne Riley]()
Wicked Waves by Roxanne Riley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThere are lots of fish in the sea.And she's got two on her line!Raised by a rock star, fame was never the life that Marina McNamara wanted. While several of her six siblings were eager to follow in her father's footsteps, Marina got a nursing degree, and loves every minute of it. Helping people is what she's born to do.Well, most of it... -
![Charming Bella by Aria Devon]()
Charming Bella by Aria Devon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen Bella Rose escapes her cruel stepfamily to attend a local party, she falls for the irresistible businessman, Axel Harrington. He's perfectly as charming as a prince, but their newfound happiness is shattered when he vanishes without a trace.Bella soon discovers the dark truth-Axel was captured by the ruthless beast Satyr Drakos. Desperate to save Axel, Bella offers herself in his place...
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