Books like 'When Angels Fall'
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A Foreign Love Affair by Ayano Yamane
Japanese yakuza clan heir Ranmaru just got married on a lavish cruise ship, but things aren't as they seem. The marriage is just for the appearances, and he ends up getting drunk and spending the night. .. not with his bride, but with the sexy ship captain! When the two men meet again in Italy, it is the start of a spectacular love story. -
![Better Than Beginnings: A Better Than Good Short Story Collection by Lane Hayes]()
Better Than Beginnings: A Better Than Good Short Story Collection by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMatt Sullivan knows he met someone special the night he spots the sexy man on the dance floor. However, he doesn’t know his life is about to change forever. First of all, Matt is straight. Okay, maybe not, but he doesn’t think falling in love and spending the rest of his life with a hotheaded, unapologetically fabulous diva is an option... -
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![One by E.S. Carter]()
One by E.S. Carter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne click. One perfect frame. That's all it takes to capture an eternal moment; although most people let them pass by without acknowledgement. I don't waste any. Not a single one. If I see something of beauty, I want to experience it, feel it and immortalise it. If I see someone of beauty, I want to taste them, worship them and memorise them. I don't have a type, if I like you, I like you... -
![Grantham: Warlocks of Amherst Book Four by Taylor Rylan]()
Grantham: Warlocks of Amherst Book Four by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’ve been betrayed by loved ones before. Together, they learn to forgive. Since leaving his birth coven, Grantham has found his home with Master Edison’s warlocks. Though the Amherst Coven has been blessed by the Fates and its members are finding their fated ones, will he find that perfect One that belongs with him? Theodore is on the run with an omega that isn’t his mate... -
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![Catching Out by Nicky James]()
Catching Out by Nicky James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDodger Valmai is sure about three things:. He is straight. He will ride the rails until the end of his days. And there is a serial killer out on the lines. When rail riders in the community start to go missing, Dodger is convinced the Canadian rail lines have their very own serial killer... -
![Stand Out by Susi Hawke]()
Stand Out by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWatch out for the Assassin’s Claws…. Gifflet “Gib” Moreno is a paid killer, just like his four brothers. It’s the family business—they fight together, they die together. Whether they’re working as a group or alone, they are a tight unit who protect their own... -
![Just Right by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar]()
Just Right by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA little bit hot, a little bit cold. In the end, they’re just right. Alpha wolf shifter Saffron is finally home. He’s found a new town he loves, a pack where he belongs, a house with room for a family, and has best friends as close as brothers. And life only gets better when Saff steps onto his porch one sunny day to see not only the one who got away, but also an adorable baby with Saffron’s eyes... -
![When Stars Align by Denver Shaw]()
When Stars Align by Denver Shaw
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsScarred by the past. Terrified to love again. Savion. Once upon a time, my life was a fairytale. Engaged to a beautiful woman, we were planning our perfect future. Then, the sick act of an obsessed man ruined everything. Alone, disfigured, and betrayed, I fled to LA to focus on my work as a paleontologist. It was there I met Declan... -
![Delicious by Sierra Riley]()
Delicious by Sierra Riley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 17 ratings“You’re exactly what I never knew I needed. ”. “I don’t have time for love. ”. Gavin Campbell has poured everything he has into starting up his bakery, Delicious... -
![Beautiful by Jason Collins]()
Beautiful by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHARRISON:. I think I’m falling for a gay guy. What started as a meeting about my sister’s wedding plans changed when our caterer walked in. A man has never stirred me like this—or made me wonder how his lips taste. The sparks with Morgan are undeniable. Friends with benefits should be a win-win for us both. But when the wedding day draws close, I’m drawing Morgan closer... -
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Something New by Harper Logan
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA marriage of convenience is one thing. But married to a straight guy? That’s a whole different story…. Brooklyn Blackwell’s got a dissertation to finish and tenure to secure - the last thing he’s looking for is romance. But with his advisor’s charity on the brink of losing funding, Brooklyn’s got one shot at saving it... -
![Summer Secret by Raleigh Ruebins]()
Summer Secret by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWe’re still just best friends. …Even though we’re sharing a bed. Owen:. Is it weird to want to sleep with your best friend? Max has always been there for me. He’s rescued me when I partied too hard and saved me from bad situations more times than I can count. And it’s never mattered that he was gay and I was straight. I knew he didn’t have feelings for me, and our friendship would never change... -
![Restitution: A Love Story by Aubrey Cullens]()
Restitution: A Love Story by Aubrey Cullens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNate Parker has spent the last few years imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. His wrongful conviction cost him his job, his fiancée, his reputation, and his hope for the future. His name has been cleared, but after everything he’s lost, he doesn’t know how to find his way back to the life that was taken from him. Parker Campbell is raising his 9-year-old niece, Emma, on his own... -
![Saving My Sanity by Taylor Rylan]()
Saving My Sanity by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWalker Roberts is a lost man. One fateful night, his entire life was turned upside down. First, he was turned down by the young man he’d been gathering up the nerve to ask out for two years, and then he lost both his parents. Not only that, he discovers his life is not what he thought it was... -
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![The Saint and the First-Time Sinner by Romeo Alexander]()
The Saint and the First-Time Sinner by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGay 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... -
![Omega Accepted by Susi Hawke]()
Omega Accepted by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“Sweetheart, you are the perfect omega for me. I accept you for are, who you used to be, and the person that you will become. ". Maxx has been waiting for a mate of his own. He's watched every alpha in his pack from his older brother to his best friends, all couple up one by one with omegas to call their own... -
![Only See You by J.D. Chambers]()
Only See You by J.D. Chambers
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“I might not be every gay man’s wet dream, but I always get a second look. ”. Mal Copol knows who they are: Nonbinary. Awesome. Exhausted. They won’t change for anyone, but just once, they’d like to be the one with relationship potential, not the hookup. Also, not having to fight employers on who they are and how they present themselves would be nice... -
![Jingle My Bells by Romeo Alexander]()
Jingle My Bells by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSloane: I think I can safely say I’m not straight, right? Dean and I have been together six months now and Christmas is coming up. I want to make it special for him and I have a great idea but it’s going to take some covert operations... -
![Brotherhood of Man: M/M Straight to Gay First Time Romance by Jerry Cole]()
Brotherhood of Man: M/M Straight to Gay First Time Romance by Jerry Cole
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsImmediately following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Boston-born Chris Collins decided to forego college and enlist in the Marine Corps, to do his patriotic duty and go overseas to fight the enemy in Iraq and Afghanistan. There he would meet and form tight bonds of friendship with three other soldiers: Joey Martelli from Chicago, Antoine Rowe from Detroit and Sebastian Constantine from New York... -
![Savage Daddy by Jason Collins]()
Savage Daddy by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJACK:. He’s beautiful. He’s sweet. And he’s way too young for me. Unfinished business brought me to Park City, and my friend’s son is the last person I expect to run into. Our chemistry is so strong I can almost forget there’s an age gap between us. I didn’t expect to find Austin so relatable, and before long I’m feeling more than I should for him... -
![The Falcon Soul: An MM Fantasy Romance by Amy Sumida]()
The Falcon Soul: An MM Fantasy Romance by Amy Sumida
Some men just won't take no for an answer. My life was good. Simple. I had a cushy job in the Falcon Army baking bread and fancy desserts for our warlord. But ever since I saved the Falcon Lord's life, he won't stop hounding me to become his valorian. He doesn't even know if it will work; I might end up with an extended lifespan and that's it... -
![Breathe by Sophia Soames]()
Breathe by Sophia Soames
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMeet Ryan, aka, Joey Hole, disgraced former adult entertainer with more issues than he can keep track of. His boyfriend left him for an Instagram twink with 150K followers, his Mum wants him out of her spare room and then there's that idiot at college who just won't take no for an answer. Meet Luke. He was once the rich kid who'd just been gifted his first car, and now he doesn't even own a bike... -
![My Kind of Christmas by Romeo Alexander]()
My Kind of Christmas by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNick: Team Maelstrom is my family as much as the family who raised me. That includes Matt, my partner in crime, and the closest I have to a soulmate. We get each other, and that’s all we’ve ever needed. But there’s a part of me that won’t be silent, the part that wants so much more with Matt. Yeah, I’m in love with my best friend and I had no idea a fun family Christmas would change everything... -
![The Other Daddy by Jason Collins]()
The Other Daddy by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCADE:. Romance is my job, but nothing prepared me for Adrian. When I developed the dating app Matched, I didn’t do it to meet men—especially since I’m straight. But when my sister sets me up on a blind date and I mistake Adrian for a woman’s name, I meet a guy who changes everything I know about myself. I land a second date, and the more we talk, the more I want to know him and his young son... -
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![Copper Creek: A Sawyer's Ferry Novel by Cate Ashwood]()
Copper Creek: A Sawyer's Ferry Novel by Cate Ashwood
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrankie:. My life sucks. After spending a year jobless and on the edge of becoming homeless, I’d officially reached a level of desperation that, even if I wasn’t completely broke, retail therapy couldn’t fix. While Sawyer’s Ferry, Alaska, is the last place on earth I’d ever want to visit, when my best friend, Holden, begs me to fly out and plan his wedding, I can’t say no... -
![Delayed Game by Baylin Crow]()
Delayed Game by Baylin Crow
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMemphis: Tristan thinks I don't notice him. He couldn't be more wrong. What he doesn't realize is that we've met before. The second I spotted him on campus I made the decision to avoid him. Though I told myself it was the right thing to do because of our history, it was more difficult than I'd anticipated... -
![Foolish Me by Tinnean]()
Foolish Me by Tinnean
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Light in your Eyes: Book Two. A Spy vs Spook Novel. Giving up a life as rent boy Sweetcheeks for his lover, William Matheson, was an easy decision for Theo Bascopolis. But years of selling his body and the lingering pain from being thrown out by his father leave Theo worried that Wills, who’s always had his family’s acceptance, can’t truly love him... -
![Coming Out by Avery Ford]()
Coming Out by Avery Ford
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I have to believe in love. It’s all I’ve got. It keeps me going. ”. Ryan Turner is looking for a better life. His abusive, alcoholic father has been getting worse ever since his mom passed away twelve years ago. Struggling with his sexuality, Ryan works hard, takes night classes, keeps his head down and does his best to look after his dad, but he’s not sure how much longer he can keep it up... -
![Ache by Alison Hendricks]()
Ache by Alison Hendricks
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"You're what makes me whole. " Doctor Wes Monroe is just looking for another one-night stand. When he takes a stranger home from the bar, he never expects to see the man again--and definitely not at the hospital he calls home. Kyle Harris is ready for a change. New town. New job. New person to mend his broken heart... -
![Sugar Bastard by Charity Parkerson]()
Sugar Bastard by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeeting Omen was like a dream come true for Keegan. Until he fell in love. Then it was a nightmare. It had always been one of Keegan’s secret fantasies to meet his favorite band, Slight Bastards. When it happened by complete accident, Keegan couldn’t believe his luck. Then he found himself the center of the lead singer, Omen’s, attention, and everything felt like a dream... -
![Fixer Upper by Jason Collins]()
Fixer Upper by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKIP:. Rule one of hiring a handyman: don’t fall in love with him. My new house needs some renovations, and I’ve got my eye on Ted. He’s a contractor from my support group with a hands-on approach and a million-dollar smile, and I’m thrilled when he agrees to help. As it turns out, this renovation isn’t the only thing he’s got in hand. Every time he’s around, I go weak in the knees... -
![Someone Worth Keeping by Ruthie Luhnow]()
Someone Worth Keeping by Ruthie Luhnow
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTristan: Fresh out of rehab and newly disowned by my family, I didn’t expect to find myself living on a ranch in Ely, Wyoming. But when my oldest friend Reed offered me a fresh start, I couldn’t say no. As it turns out, I love ranch life, and it doesn't hurt that Walker, the other ranch hand, is pretty cute... -
![This Isn't Me by T.A. McKay]()
This Isn't Me by T.A. McKay
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNathan Cooper thought he had everything in life worked out; his own company, a great best friend, and all the women he could want. That is until one night his whole outlook changed. One misunderstanding, a man instead of a woman, and just like that he was looking at guys like he never had before... -
![Omega Matured by Susi Hawke]()
Omega Matured by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratings"Wait. Do you mean to tell me that I’m pregnant with freaking twins the day after I lost my freaking virginity? Or am I totally misunderstanding this conversation? ”. “No, Luke. You're actually expecting triplets,” she informed him happily. I barely caught Luke before his head hit the floor as he fainted... -
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![Catching Damont: A Quirk of Fates Short Story by Lisa Oliver]()
Catching Damont: A Quirk of Fates Short Story by Lisa Oliver
“I’m going. .. but I want a double whipped chocolate mocha with my lunch, and donuts with sprinkles, and because I’m going out, you’d better not let me down with my order. ”. Damont Freeman, extinct shifter type, and owner of Ice Data Security was happy behind his computer screens. He didn't understand people and preferred to stay away from them... -
![Naughty Elf: Sparkle (Santa's Naughty Elf Mates) by Colbie Dunbar]()
Naughty Elf: Sparkle (Santa's Naughty Elf Mates) by Colbie Dunbar
When is a gnome not a gnome? When he’s an elf. Santa Claus’s helper, omega elf, Sparkle, is tossed out of Santa’s Workshop and the North Pole. He shrugs off his job termination until he discovers he’s a figurine and has to sparkle in someone’s garden looking pretty. Talk about boring. A dog tries to pee on him and the neighbor’s son pitches baseballs at his head. But that’s not the worst of it... -
![Two Weeks and a Day by R.G. Alexander]()
Two Weeks and a Day by R.G. Alexander
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s either the beginning of a great porno or a disaster waiting to happen. That feeling when you’re a thirty-year-old gay virgin with a little OCD, nosy neighbors and a lot of awkward, secret fantasies revolving around your straight best friend? Yeah, that’s me right now... -
![Jagged Edge by Jason Collins]()
Jagged Edge by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSEAN:. Rule number one: don’t play with fire. As an outdoorsman, hosting a survivalist reality show is my dream job—lots of cameras, but it’s taken me all over the world. When we show up in beautiful Park City to film, I’m expecting a quiet, relaxing break from the norm. Eddie’s an alluring change in plans... -
![Strip Teaser by Romeo Alexander]()
Strip Teaser by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Club Nocturne. Greenford’s favorite strip club. Where the poles on stage aren’t the only things vibrating to the loud music and shining under the neon lights…so are the dancers... -
![A Pirate's Life for Me: Book Three by Tricia Owens]()
A Pirate's Life for Me: Book Three by Tricia Owens
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLucas is deeply involved now with Adam and Tyler but are things too good to be true? He's still unsure of his place with the two pirates, torn between wanting to be serious with them and afraid he's being used as a tool to strengthen the men's relationship. The more he learns about Adam and Tyler, the greater his fears grow that all of this is temporary... -
![Alpha's Mates by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz]()
Alpha's Mates by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMy cara and mi vida. My beloved and my life. They were my everything, these mates of mine. Omega bear Colin is kidnapped from the scene of an accident. Taken to a remote cabin high. on a lonely mountainside, Colin is at the mercy of his captors with no hope of rescue. Alpha wolf Sean is protective of omegas after years spent caring for his brother Taylor. After... -
![Don't Fall In Love With Me by Aiden Wilde]()
Don't Fall In Love With Me by Aiden Wilde
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEDDIE. Everyone knew Max was a bad boy, but everyone fell for him all the same. When I returned back home to live, he said we should hang out a bit. And that's what we did, except we started to hang out a lot. Because now I was falling for Max, too. MAX. No one has ever understood me like Eddie. I was so stoked when I heard he was coming back... -
![Self-Love and Lingerie How to Love Your Coworker Vol. 2 by Rie Honjyou]()
Self-Love and Lingerie How to Love Your Coworker Vol. 2 by Rie Honjyou
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHaruta is introverted and always wears a bra to protect his sensitive nipples. What happens when his extroverted coworker figures out his secret and urges him to wear sexy lingerie. .. ?! -
![Play With Me by Brittany Cournoyer]()
Play With Me by Brittany Cournoyer
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTattoos, fixing cars, and his saxophone. Those are the only things Stellan Abernathy cares about—being the tattooed auto mechanic by day and then the sultry saxophone player in a jazz band by night. But all that changes when a wide-eyed bartender captures his attention and refuses to let go. Now, instead of an audience, Stellan only wants to play for—and with—Foster... -
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![How to Catch a Bodyguard by Ana Ashley]()
How to Catch a Bodyguard by Ana Ashley
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen your life is in danger, the last thing you should do is fall in love. .. especially with your bodyguard. Connor hasn’t just had a bad day or bad week. More like a bad year. Things have been going downhill since he dumped his girlfriend and to top it all of his house has been ransacked. Ever since James returned to Chester Falls a year ago, his past has come to haunt him... -
![Geek Tattoo by R. Cayden]()
Geek Tattoo by R. Cayden
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe relationship is fake, so why does his kiss feel so real? Stone is straight. That’s the first reason he can’t be my boyfriend. Straight tattoo artists with dark histories and sad eyes just aren’t meant for geeky guys like me. Even if he does have killer cheekbones…. But when our lives get thrown together one day at the park, he proposes something surprising... -
![Checked Out by Sean Ashcroft]()
Checked Out by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLibrarian Charlie Jules really needs to stop falling for straight guys. Every man he’s been attracted to over the past year has turned out to be straight—including Scott, a cute new library patron who comes complete with an adorable puppy. Charlie was almost ready to give up on ever finding love in Hope Springs, but when Scott kisses him…. . .. twice…... -
![Reggie's Reasons by Lisa Oliver]()
Reggie's Reasons by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEver since he went through his awakening at fifteen, Reginald Forsyth ("Reggie") had received mysterious notes on his bathroom mirror every birthday. Initially supportive, the notes got progressively more flirtatious as he got older. Now, one day from his twenty-fifth birthday, Reggie is about to be an adult in vampire terms, and ready to meet his admirer... -
![Two Best Men, Only One Bed! by Romeo Alexander]()
Two Best Men, Only One Bed! by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 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... -
![Road to You by Jaclyn Quinn]()
Road to You by Jaclyn Quinn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsParker Wilson has the life he’s always wanted: an apartment in Brighton Pier, amazing family and friends, and a job he loves. With the invitation to his childhood best friend’s engagement party, the safe haven he’s created around himself is soon flooded with memories of the past. The roadblock he’s taken years detouring soon becomes a reality he can no longer avoid...
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