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Red Dirt Heart Imago by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen Charlie Sutton’s neighbour Greg is notified by the Queensland government that they intend to run a pipeline through his property, Charlie vows to help him fight it. Then Travis remembers seeing butterflies at the creek near their joining fence line - the same butterflies they couldn’t find in any Australian butterfly book... -
![Admiring His Omega: Hobson Hills Omegas: Book Twelve by C.W. Gray]()
Admiring His Omega: Hobson Hills Omegas: Book Twelve by C.W. Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome back to Hobson Hills! Cain Benson should be happy with his life. He is a prominent lawyer, well respected in Atlanta's elite society. Several very admirable omegas line up to date him. Well, until they know him. Then they call him a cold workaholic. With the one man he is interested in already taken, Cain decides to move closer to his family in Hobson Hills... -
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![Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz]()
Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOriginally available as a rough draft on Tiffany's website, this short story has now been fully revised and is now collected in the print, ebook, and audio collection Michael's Wings. -
![63 Days Later by Adrienne Wilder]()
63 Days Later by Adrienne Wilder
63 Days later takes place after the novel WILD. This can be read as a stand alone story. However, it might be more enjoyable if you read WILD first. Trigger Warning: Christmas music, trees, presents, and all around holiday cheer. It’s been almost two years since Keegan and August escaped the Alaskan wilderness, and they finally get to celebrate their very first Christmas together... -
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![The Confession of Marcus Stearns by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Confession of Marcus Stearns by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratings**No longer available - republished as part of "The Confessions"**. THE CONFESSION OF MARCUS STEARNS takes place during the time of THE SAINT when Søren/Marcus Stearns is twenty-nine years old and has just met Eleanor/Nora. Limited-edition promotional giveaway at the RT Booklovers conference in 2014, but now included within The Confessions. -
![The Amazing Alpha Tau Fratmas Experience by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey]()
The Amazing Alpha Tau Fratmas Experience by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s Christmas at Alpha Tau, but not everyone is full of joy and goodwill. Scout Talbot-Smith is even more uptight than usual, and it’s up to his boyfriend Trey to figure out what his problem is. And Trey’s going to need all the help he can get from his fraternity brothers—especially Marty—to turn Scout’s Christmas frown upside down. Wait... -
![Bennett's Dream by C.W. Gray]()
Bennett's Dream by C.W. Gray
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Hobson Hills Short. Hobson Hills Omegas: Book 3. 5. Bennett Wilson should be perfectly happy. He has a loving husband, three wonderful children, and a house full of pets. His family and friends think he is crazy when he purposely gets pregnant with a fourth child... -
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Shaman by Lauren Gilley
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe criminal underworld knows him as Shaman. Ian Byron has spent the past few years amassing a fortune, becoming the premiere supplier of all the vices anyone could want. He controls a sizable chunk of the drug trade in North America – including the product moved by the Lean Dogs MC. Cool, and cruel, the untouchable Mr. Shaman doesn’t have a weakness... -
![Nothing but Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Nothing but Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan returns to the Montgomery Ink world with Nothing but Ink. Clay Hollins knows he needs to stay away from Riggs Kennedy. He doesn't have time to fall for the bearded bartender that haunts his dreams and waking fantasies... -
![Rivals by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Rivals by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPlaying for their country in the Winter Olympics is the highest of all honors, but when family members are pitted as rivals and a dark specter from the past turns up in Beijing, tensions run high, and abruptly, it’s not all about the hockey. Jared is torn—assistant coach for Team Canada, with Ryker on the team; he bleeds red and white and wears the maple leaf with pride... -
![Alone On the Water by MadLori]()
Alone On the Water by MadLori
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSherlock Holmes never expected to live a long life, but he never imagined that it would end like this. - 7725 Words. Sorrow’s my body on the waves. Sorrow’s a girl inside my cave. I live in a city sorrow built. It’s in my honey, it’s in my milk. Don’t leave my half a heart alone on the water. Cover me in rag and bone sympathy. Cause I don’t want to get over you. -The National. -
![Jude's Lullabye by Lucy Lennox]()
Jude's Lullabye by Lucy Lennox
When Jude goes back on the road as part of his European tour, he realizes leaving Derek behind isn't as easy as he thought it would be. This is a 6k very short story featuring a quick peek into Jude and Derek's current life several years after the novel Jumping Jude takes place. -
![The Unbreakable B by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott]()
The Unbreakable B by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTake one fabulous hair stylist. Add a chicken, a robbery, duct tape, and a stripper. What do you get? Most likely, it’s a day with the Unbreakable Boys. B has been cutting Lucas Vallois’ hair for nearly eight years and he finally get his hands on all of Lucas’s friends as they prepare for Ian’s wedding. It was just supposed to be a day spent with a bunch of sexy men... -
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Josh by Lucy Lennox
After moving from Denali, Alaska, to San Francisco in order to get over a failed crush and try his hand at dating new people, Josh Little hosts a big poker night for the Marians and his co-workers at the National Park Service. Little does he know, that his own true love may not be someone new after all... -
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![Hannah's Big Night by Mary Calmes]()
Hannah's Big Night by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA Jory and Sam Thanksgiving Ficlet. -
![Feeding the Grump by Jax Calder]()
Feeding the Grump by Jax Calder
I’m fairly sure that when I’m on my deathbed, I’ll still be cursing Benji Gange’s name. My neighbor paints his gate purple. His experiments with organic farming drift onto my land. He feeds me casseroles while we argue about everything from water rights to rugby selections. For five years, I’ve told myself he’s the worst thing to happen to farming since foot rot... -
![Phoenix Undone by C.J. Bishop]()
Phoenix Undone by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Storms never end. There are lulls. There are “calms” at the center. And there are even extended breaks. But life is made up of storms, and they will inevitably hit from time to time. Some will manifest with no more power than a strong gust of wind…others will strike with devastating force. ”... -
![Be Our Guest by CJ Bishop]()
Be Our Guest by CJ Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBlood is just blood. Family ties are knit in the heart and strengthened by love. With most of whom they consider ‘family’ already right there within their tight-knit circle, the Phoenix couples begin to look beyond that circle and contemplate those from the past who rejected and hurt them. Deep down, Dane longs for reconciliation with his parents... -
![Best Man by CJ Bishop]()
Best Man by CJ Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome are brothers. Some are friends. All are the best. As our couples turn to the special people in their lives who were there for them during the worst of the worst, and extend their honored requests, the Phoenix family begin to make room for a new member who may be holding back the truth of how badly he was abused. Note: This is an M/M romance and should be read by readers 18yo and above only. -
![Love and Honor by CJ Bishop]()
Love and Honor by CJ Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGoing above and beyond the call of love…is the only way they know. The unconditional love the phoenix couples have found in each other is a blessed gift. Out of sadness, pain, and despair, their family has truly risen from the ashes. But it is difficult to soar on the wings of love, basking in joy, as new friends and new family members are still struggling through their own dark trials... -
![To Have and to Hold by C.J. Bishop]()
To Have and to Hold by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe desires of the heart cannot be denied. As the new members of the family are welcomed with love and compassion and begin to truly feel safe and protected, the grooms battle with the celibacy pact which remains in effect until after the wedding ceremony... -
![Armor: A Firsts and Forever Series Novella by Alexa Land]()
Armor: A Firsts and Forever Series Novella by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDante Dombruso has always been his family’s armor. It’s his job to keep them safe. But he feels he failed them eighteen months ago, when a mysterious arsonist set a fire intended to wipe the Dombrusos off the map. Now Dante is driven to make things right, yet with each day that passes, the trail grows colder and his frustration increases... -
![Family First by RJ Scott, VL Locey]()
Family First by RJ Scott, VL Locey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn injury threatens to end Stan's career. Will he choose to fight for his beloved hockey, or put his family first? Few goalies are as dedicated as Stan Lyamin, known for his resilience on the ice, talking to his pipes, and his love of Elvis. Add in his adoration of his family and his life has been filled with all the things that bring him joy... -
![Rules for Loving by Susan Hawke]()
Rules for Loving by Susan Hawke
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDavey’s Rule #85: Daddy will always treat his boy like he's Daddy’s world… because that’s how it should be! Note: This is a 37k collection of short stories that follow the final book in the Davey’s Rules series. Revisit all your favorite couples and families from Daddy’s Lap in this five-part, seven-story collection that shows them all living their happily-ever-afters. These stories include:... -
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![Shameless Flirt by Lauren Blakely]()
Shameless Flirt by Lauren Blakely
A MM Romance. When my boss hits me with the news that I'll be working in London for a year, I say yes so fast. What could be better than a year abroad on the company's dime surrounded by swoony British men? Meeting the sexiest, most charming man ever my first day in London — that's what. But then I lose track of him in a crowd. No last name. No number... -
![The Greatest Gift by Felice Stevens]()
The Greatest Gift by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter five years, Alex Stern and Rafe Hazelton have what seems to be the perfect marriage. Alex is entering his last years of residency and Rafe’s veterinary business is busier than ever. For Rafe, all that is missing is a child, but Alex, afraid of ending up to be a man like his father, isn’t as sure. He doesn't want to make any mistakes... -
![Four Bears Construction Bonus Scenes by K.M. Neuhold]()
Four Bears Construction Bonus Scenes by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMen Who Know How to Handle Their Tools. You’ve read all the Four Bears Construction books, and now you’re craving a few extra laughs and swoony moments from the foul mouthed bears. You’ve come to the right place! All the bonus scenes in one place. What’s in this. Happy Birthday, Honey- a Ren and Cole bonus. Baby Goats- A Stone and Dare bonus... -
![Having HIs Back by Andrew Grey]()
Having HIs Back by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChild Psychologist Kerry Sutherland’s life gets turned upside down with a phone call. His sister is gone and his two nephews need him. Rushing from Seattle to Olympia, he finds the boys in shock and the police everywhere. Even the dog is affected... -
![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. -
![Everything He Needs by J.H. Knight]()
Everything He Needs by J.H. Knight
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSo, Tommy and Bobby decided they needed a little Christmas story. Well, Bobby decided. Tommy, frankly, couldn’t give a shit. Bobby loves him anyway. -
![Hawk's Choice by Carol Dawn]()
Hawk's Choice by Carol Dawn
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTHIS IS AN M/M ROMANCE STORY. I've loved him from afar, now it's time I love him up close. Hawk. When he first walked through the Clubs doors, I knew that my life would be forever changed. He was the most beautiful man I had ever seen. But, his eyes were distant. He was running from something. I wanted nothing more than to throw him over my shoulder and hide him from the world... -
![Loving Logan by Sammi Cee]()
Loving Logan by Sammi Cee
Logan’s life changed forever six months ago when he lost his best friends and support system. Now it’s up to him to raise the two-year-old son they left behind. Creed’s family teases him for being a serial dater, but that’s because he refuses to settle. He’s searching for the right person to fall in love with, but no one fits—until he meets the tattooed giant behind the bar... -
![The Christmas Summons by Kelly Fox]()
The Christmas Summons by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Kelly Fox comes a Wild Heart Ranch Christmas novella. I’ve loved Gael Hernandez from the moment I laid eyes on him. We had a moment back in the summer, but he needed time to recover from the traumatic events that reshaped his family. It’s now Christmas, and I think my talented shoemaker is finally ready to let me love him for the rest of his life... -
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![Easton's Lost Otter by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
Easton's Lost Otter by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTraveling is the worst. I love being in my own house, in my own room, with my own things, and snuggling under my favorite blanket with my otter stuffie, Charlie. When my boss asks me to go to a week-long conference in Las Vegas, it is crystal clear that the options I have are to go or be denied the promotion I’ve been working so hard for. I choose to go. It’s Vegas. How bad can it be? Awful... -
![Fisher's: MM Contemporary Romance (Takoda Outreach Center) by Sammi Cee]()
Fisher's: MM Contemporary Romance (Takoda Outreach Center) by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA MM Contemporary Romance. Fisher knows what it's like to be hungry. He’s dedicated his life to feeding those in need, and now that he’s offered sanctuary to two homeless teenage boys, that mission has never felt more personal. Officer Marcus LeBleu is the newest volunteer at Takoda Outreach Center... -
![Secrets & Badges by Sammi Cee]()
Secrets & Badges by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. How did my life get so complicated? Starting a food pantry, my heart’s deepest desire, was finally happening. . Fate has funny timing. With my dream coming true, I find myself responsible for two homeless boys with deep secrets and their sassy “guardian” who isn’t talking either... -
![Perfect by Jenny Wood]()
Perfect by Jenny Wood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAdoption is hard. Paperwork and more paperwork, lawyers and more lawyers and it seems like begging and choosing. .. .all to get your heart broken when the expectant mother backs out. Not wanting to go through that again, or put Morgan through it again; they opted out. Unfortunately, the new guy didn't get the memo and they were chosen by expectant young mother, Haley... -
![Huddle!, Vol. 3: A "Check, Please!" Sketch Zine by Ngozi Ukazu]()
Huddle!, Vol. 3: A "Check, Please!" Sketch Zine by Ngozi Ukazu
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to. Huddle! Vol. 3. . If you're brand new here, Huddle zines are 18+ fan Service booklets that feature characters from the webcomic. Check Please. . And for a sketch zine that started on a goddamn whim, the Huddle series continues a strong legacy of spiciness and smut. How did we even get her, folks? .. -
![Desert Dreams by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Desert Dreams by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen danger stalks their new home, it’s only their strength as a couple that keeps them safe. Ryker misses Jacob every day he’s away. At the start of a new Raptors season with everything to play for, Jacob, the desert ranch, and their small menagerie of animals have become an oasis of peace in a turbulent world... -
![They All Fall Down by K. Sterling]()
They All Fall Down by K. Sterling
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWelcome to the Battle of Blackhurst. A Gilded Age estate in Rhode Island, Blackhurst is a well-guarded fortress beneath its elegant facade. Cyril Blink rules his dominion with an iron fist but has his hands full with the willful academic haunting his antiquities vault... -
![Like Grim Death by K. Sterling]()
Like Grim Death by K. Sterling
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSomething wicked this way comes. .. Dr. Aldous Hawkesworth doesn’t scare easily. In fact, Hawk regularly chases danger and follows the things that go bump in the night to escape the horrors of war and his past. But he finds himself in over his head and facing a new and very different challenge when a mysterious, shadowed man rouses him from his sleep to tend to a very “special” patient... -
![Something Old, Something New by Gianni Holmes]()
Something Old, Something New by Gianni Holmes
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn a few short weeks Cass and Mort are getting married, but Mort has a big hard problem only his boy can help him with. Too bad Cass has been bogged down by all the preparations for a bigger wedding than Mort ever anticipated... -
![Rotgut Gin by Rhys Ford]()
Rotgut Gin by Rhys Ford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis is a freebie Sinners series short written for Hop Against Homophobia, Bi- and Transphobia. -
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![A Place To Run by Diane Adams]()
A Place To Run by Diane Adams
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSchool’s out and Alex is home, but things aren’t going as smoothly as he hoped. Jared is hesitant about advancing their relationship and fixated on the fact that Alex’s mother doesn’t know he’s gay. When she discovers the truth, her extreme reaction drives Alex back to school early. Jared is stunned... -
![Falling for Caleb by Tracy Lorraine]()
Falling for Caleb by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNever stop fighting if you think you’ve found the one. I’m not fussy about the men I share my bed with, but my heart is another matter. Loving someone too much goes hand in hand with pain and suffering. It’s not something I want in my life. Then I meet him. Just one kiss and he finds his way in. It’s just a shame I don’t have the same effect on him... -
![Stronger In Your Hands by Diane Adams]()
Stronger In Your Hands by Diane Adams
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEighteen and still trapped at prep school, Alex feels he and Jared will never get together, and then a surprise visit from Jared puts all doubt to rest. After Alex graduates everything seems to fall right into place. The heat between them is scorching, but secrets from Jared's past and his need to take care of everyone around him, jeopardizes their fledgling relationship... -
![Kiss and Run by K.M. Neuhold]()
Kiss and Run by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsValentine's Inc. Book 4. I always bolt after a hookup, so why can’t I stop messaging Oliver for seconds…and thirds. .. Austin. I should’ve thrown the invitation to my ex’s wedding straight into the trash. Who gets married on Valentine’s Day anyway? Gross. When my best friend does me a solid by getting me a date through Valentine’s Inc... -
![Color My Kiss by Michele Notaro]()
Color My Kiss by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsValentine’s Inc. Need a date? Want to impress your boss or maybe your ex? Looking for the love of your life? Give us a call for all your dating needs! Dakota~. Working for Valentine’s Inc. isn’t exactly my favorite job in the world, but it’s not bad either. I need the extra cash, anyway, so it’s kinda perfect... -
![Killer by K.C. Kean]()
Killer by K.C. Kean
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI am damn good at my job, and that’s because I follow one never mix business with pleasure. But what happens when this job comes in the form of a tall, blond baker of sugary goodness? In my line of work, temptation equals distraction, and I’m not willing to put Nate’s life on the line. At least, that’s what I tell myself right up until the moment I close the door to the safe house behind us...
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