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SWAT Ed.: Fox & Bull by A.E. Via
A fox can set many traps to catch his target—but this one only needs one to catch his.Dominic “Bull” Walker is used to the simpler things in life. Give him his own land to work, a strong horse, and twelve hours of daylight, and he is a contented man. But when someone threatens to take away the successful ranch that took him two years to rebuild, he’ll accept any help he can get to defend it... -
The Magnolia Murders by Aimee Nicole Walker
Everything old is new again in love and murder.Work together, live together, and play together is the name of the game for Royce Locke and Sawyer Key. But one of those things changes when Chief Mendoza taps Sawyer to lead the newly formed cold case unit. His first task: solve the Magnolia Murders that spanned three decades and suddenly stopped in 2000... -
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... -
The Parting Glass by Josh Lanyon
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTwo and a half years ago, travel writer Timothy McShay let NYPD Detective Luke O'Brien talk him into hiking into the New Jersey Pine Barrens to face down a monster. Now Tim and Luke meet again under very different circumstances. The old attraction is still there -- but so are some of Tim's monsters...Categorized as:
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Texas Gift by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Hayley arrived on the steps of the D, Riley and Jack knew life would never be the same. Told through Riley and Jack’s eyes, this is ten years in the life of their family and watching Hayley grow up, fall in love, and start her own life. Hurricanes, illness, babies, happiness, sadness, work, play, the barn, the office, horses, friends, enemies, and above all love... -
Freed by Garrett Leigh
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMissing Moment from RareCrazy events in the recent past have convinced Ash to take yet another step forward with Pete. He picks a special moment and a special place: the roof garden of their new home. Ash sees it as the final piece of their puzzle, but he's not prepared for the feelings it invokes. Peace, belonging, and for the first time in his life, freedom... -
Murder in Shades of Blue and Green by Ripley Hayes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDS Charlie Rees wants a fresh start.He wants to make his name as a serious, professional, detective.Two students disappear. This could be Charlie’s chance. If he can find them.But the university doesn’t want to admit they’re missing, and his personal life is a disaster.The fresh start is turning into a hot mess... -
A Healing Man: The Men of Manhattan book 5 by Sandrine Gas-Dion
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is a re release from Wilde City. Dario Ramos thought he’d left the fighting behind in the war zone when a life-threatening injury sent him home. But a certain Irishman crossing his path everywhere he went convinced him that his biggest battle might be ahead. Tiernan Callahan is a bigoted jerk. Ramos finds himself constantly in the man’s orbit, even in a city as big as New York... -
Love Means... Endurance by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Love Means... Story Together for over ten years, Geoff and Eli built a fulfilling life. Their love and support helped raise their adopted son. Their hard work and dedication grew their farm from raising cattle and boarding horses to expanding into therapy riding sessions. Surrounded by a loving circle of friends, Geoff and Eli couldn’t ask for more... -
Tremble by E. Davies
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe last place Evan Vincent expected to be dumped was at his engagement shoot… in a dude ranch in Tennessee. Four years of working for his ex for free and standing in his shadow leave Evan reeling with the sudden freedom. Escaping here and working for the ranch owner for a few months could give Evan a chance to regroup… and rebound... -
Lark by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if the most unlikely person you’d ever consider is exactly what you need?Lark Most of the guys I meet just want to get me into bed. Then there’s this sexy firefighter named Dylan. I’m not sure what he wants from me, and I don’t think he knows, either.Even though we have nothing in common, we have a great time together, and our attraction is undeniable... -
The Keeper by Aimee Nicole Walker
Sabotaged brakes didn’t kill Rueben Sanchez, but waiting for his assailants’ trial to start just might. A potential witness for the prosecution can’t explore his lusty feelings for the hunky sheriff who saved him, but that doesn’t stop his imagination from running wild...Categorized as:
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Moody's Grumpy Holiday by Lane Hayes
The geek, the cowboy, and a not-so-grumpy holiday… MoodyLiving in Christmas Town doesn’t make me a fan of the holidays. Quite the opposite. In fact, eleven months out of the year, I’m perfectly happy running my bookstore in peace and quiet. Of course, that changes in December when it’s mistletoe madness and mayhem. Ugh... -
Home for Christmas by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCan Connor show River a real family Christmas? When Connor finds River on the roof of the campus admin building, he doesn’t know what to do. His friend is drunk, and shouting into a snowstorm, a bottle of vodka in his hand. The easy part is getting River down; the hard part is insisting River comes home with Connor for Christmas... -
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Second Chance Ranch by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRob runs to Crooked Tree determined to find a safe place for his nephews. A family for them is the final thing on his list, and then he can vanish completely. Falling for a local paramedic along the way is a disaster in Rob’s otherwise perfect plans.Paramedic Aaron, the middle of five brothers, would like someone to love... -
Everything He Needs by J.H. Knight
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
Brad by Lucy Lennox
When Brad opens his Vegas hotel room door to find a hot police officer waiting on the other side, he assumes crazy Aunt Tilly has sent him a strip-o-gram. But instead of getting naked, Detective Gorgeous pulls out his cuffs — turns out, the badge and uniform aren’t just props, this cop is the real deal... -
Take a Chance on Me by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 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...Categorized as:
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Daniel by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDaniel worked hard at college, using coping strategies to shut himself off from any situation that might hurt. But, persistent nightmares and fears for his future drive him to revisit the past. Now Legacy might be the only place to give him a chance at peace... -
By Its Cover by J.D. Light
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHenley is intimidated by the gorgeous older man who comes into the feed store where he works with his friends. From all accounts Cutter is a good, hard working, nice man, and Henley believes every word... -
Montana Sky by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen they spend time alone on a Montana mountainside will Tyler ever convince Martin that like sapphires, love is worth searching for? Martin’s name was the very last on a kill list. The son of a murderer, he’s had no childhood; lost in a horrific holding pattern of death that turned his heart to stone... -
Fireman's Rescue by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe last thing Dash Wheaton expects when his home goes up in flames is to catch his firefighter rescuer’s heart.When computer security expert Dash wakes to his house on fire, he manages to escape, but realizes his dog, Taffy, is still inside. Heartbroken, he watches everything he has burn, worrying about Taffy, until a firefighter hero shows up with her, covered in soot... -
As the Tallgrass Grows by Rachel Ember
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNo matter how many times Johnny starts over, things eventually fall apart. Like they did when he left the family ranch he loves in Nebraska, or in his fledgling acting career in L.A., or with his arguably perfect ex-boyfriend. Then he meets pretty, prickly, captivating Owen Galeo. A man who loves fiercely and protectively... -
Cherish by Tere Michaels
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSeveral years after the end of Duty & Devotion, Matt and Evan are living quietly in their Brooklyn home with the twins, Danny and Elizabeth. The older girls - Katie and Miranda - are off at college, Evan is about to be promoted to captain and things are calm. Briefly. Evan accidently learns that Miranda has a new boyfriend and is talking marriage after just three months of dating...Categorized as:
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An Old Standard by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOriginal WorkRelationship: Andres Cardona/Riley BlackpooleAndres takes Riley in hand... -
The Wrangler and the Orphan by Jackie North
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"Some scars run soul-deep. Some scars only love can heal."Brody is the wrangler at Farthingdale Ranch. He knows a lot about horses, but not a whole lot about people.He is so broken, he cannot imagine anyone would want to love him. Then along comes Kit, a young man in need of shelter, searching for a forever home.In Kit, Brody sees the scared young man he used to be... -
A Little Bit Country (Don't Read in the Closet Events) by S.J. Frost
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDear Author, These two men used to be rivals. A (country) music star who is the perfect son in law material and a volatile rock star with an attitude. The men have been at odds for years, the media fueling the rivalry. But somehow their animosity turned into tenderness. How did that happen? [PHOTO: Two naked, lean, darkhaired men sitting together share a kiss... -
It's a Good Life by Carol Lynne
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook five in the Good-time Boys Series Have you ever wondered what life would be like without you? Although Sonny Good still suffers repercussions from a gunshot wound to his head, he refuses to let them interfere with his life. He does his best to hide what he can from his partner, Garron, in an attempt to gain more independence... -
The Long Arm of the Law by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOriginal WorkAndres Cardona/Riley BlackpooleRiley runs into Andres while he's on duty... -
Gabriel by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTrapped in darkness, can an escort find a man to help him into the light? Gabriel Reyes never gave in. He fought and was hurt, was abused but escaped with his life. He made his way in the world using the one thing he was good at: sex. Using his body, he earned the flash car and the apartment with the views. Gabriel’s a success; he’s made it. He needs no one, and he has no one... -
Want You Back by Annabeth Albert
When Maverick Lovelorn left town, it almost broke me. I’m determined to not let his return do the same.ThenIn high school, Maverick and I were best friends. Inseparable. We shared everything from video games to camping adventures to a first kiss that shattered everything I knew about myself. Our first love was sweet and true and not nearly enough to keep Maverick on the ranch he hated... -
Resurrection by S. Davidson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis war has just begun. James (Jamie) Massey has been raised in a strict military household and grew up with the sole purpose of becoming a soldier. He never imagined the heartache his choices in love and war would weigh on his soul, and when he loses everything, he can’t imagine ever being happy again. Chris Baker grew up in a small town, raised on the rodeo circuit... -
Burning Up by Ashton Cade
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSawyer: The Rainiers are one big happy family. That is, except for me. I keep to myself mostly. When I learned that you can't always trust the people who are supposed to take care of you, I did my best never to rely on anyone. Except for my stable full of horses. They always understand... -
Hawke (Smokejumpers) by Eve Riley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCome on, baby, light my fire…Firefighter Hawke Colton loves his job and hanging with his firefighter brothers. Work is great, but Hawke wants more. He yearns for a life with a husband, kids, a house, even a dog. What he craves is a real family, something he never got to experience growing up. Fire Investigator Tristan Cole lost his parents to an arsonist twenty-one years ago... -
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Fire and Rain by Andrew Grey
Carlisle Cops: Book Three Since the death of their mother, Josten Applewhite has done what he’s had to do to take care of his little brother and keep their small family together. But in an instant, a stroke of bad luck tears down what little home he’s managed to build, and Jos and Isaac end up on the streets... -
44.1644° North by Josh Lanyon, Kale Williams
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe decades-old disappearance of 21-year-old teaching student Deirdre Duncan is the holy grail for true crime buffs—and Skylar Brennan, the host of the Ugly Town podcast, is no exception. In fact, on the mean streets of the internet, he’s considered an expert on the case. But in law enforcement circles, he’s viewed as just another crackpot internet sleuth... -
Off Leash by Annabeth Albert
11,000 word freebie short featuring Pike and Zack from OFF BASE. Best read as a continuation of that story rather than a standalone. Follows HOMECOMING, also starring Pike and Zack and available for free on Instafreebie... -
Lights and Sirens by Lisa Henry
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsParamedic Hayden Kinsella is single and the life of the party. He likes driving fast and saving lives, and he doesn’t do relationships—he does hookups. Except he wouldn’t hook up with copper Matt Deakin if he were the last guy on the planet. Hayden thinks the feeling is mutual . . -
Keeping Promises by Jodi Payne, B.A. Tortuga
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJeremy M. Dunn III has the single dad thing down, so the last thing he wants to do is call his ex-husband to ask for help with their two kids. They didn’t part on good terms, and they’ve barely spoken since the divorce. But with a cast on his arm that goes up past his elbow, Jeremy has no choice... -
And to All a Good Night + Getting It Right by Kaje Harper
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRe edit and rerelease of two Life Lessons short stories in a combined edition. In Life Lessons, MPD detective Mac and high school teacher Tony decided that a closeted relationship was worth the risks and difficulties. These stories follow that first book.And to All a Good Night - story 1.5 - The guys are briefly separated for the holidays by Tony's trip to visit his family... -
Starry Knight by T.A. Webb
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when two broken men collide? Marcus Prater has spent the last two years of his life existing, ignoring his friends and family because remembering hurts too much. Benjamin Danvers, running from ghosts of his own, has separated himself emotionally from the world. Neither man needs anyone. When these two men collide again, one life hangs in the balance... -
Fused by Fire by Draven St. James
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMichael prides himself on being the man that everyone can depend on until one of his firefighters is severely wounded on the job. Will he be allowed to process the situation alone? Not when a loud and persistent Simon Winters shows up on his doorstep. The man hasn't met a boundary he didn't skip across... -
Just Add Ice (The Games We Play) by L.C. Chase
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSparks fly when ice meets fire.After eight years in the minors, Rayne “the Pain” Hamilton has realized two things: One, his chances of getting called up to the Big Show are rapidly dwindling with each passing season; and two, he needs a plan for life after hockey. What he doesn’t bargain for is the gorgeous instructor at the fire training center who ignites his heart with burning desire... -
Spark & Blaze by Brenda Cothern
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrett Malone has been working for Tampa Fire Department for over three years and the last thing he needs or wants is a rookie who can’t follow orders on a scene. He doesn’t need to be attracted to the rookie either, especially since his closet door at work is firmly welded shut.All Evan Carmichael ever wanted to be was a fireman... -
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Cowboys Don't Samba by Tara Lain
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIs the brother of my enemy my lover?Maury Garcia’s a world champion bull rider who’s always been attracted to guys --but never done crap about it That’s because his lucrative career feeds his huge family – and he wants to stay alive. His brother learned that the hard way.Besides, Maury likes women well enough and nobody’s ever tempted him to change that.Hello temptation... -
A Selfless Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRyan Carter always hoped his life would turn around for the better. He has a job that he loves, and another one that he hates. Becoming a rent boy was never his life plan, but circumstances forced his hand. When his life falls apart, hunky firefighter Michael Callahan comes to his rescue... -
A Selfless Man: The Men of Manhattan 6 by Sandrine Gas-Dion
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis book was previously published through Wilde City. This book contains homosexual relationships. It is preceded by A Healing Man. Ryan Carter always hoped his life would turn around for the better. He has a job that he loves, and another one that he hates. Becoming a rent boy was never his life plan, but circumstances forced his hand... -
Dom Drop by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOriginal WorkAndres Cardona/Riley BlackpooleWhen Andres experiences Dom drop after their intense scene, Riley discovers a whole new side of him... -
Hearts We Claim by Christina Berry
While jogging with Drusilla, the awkward puppy drags me right into a tangle of leashes with another pooch and his person.For the dogs, it’s puppy love at first sight. For us humans, well, I’m certainly not complaining when I get a look at who she’s tangled me with.Tall, dark, and handsome: this must be Markus, the town’s new veterinarian... -
New York Blue by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis is no longer available. It was a short blog story and has been taken down and the ideas used in a new long book called New York Christmas.- - - -Christmas 2010 and the man of his fantasies is back in Chris's life. If only he could get the words out and talk to Daniel, everything would, probably--maybe just be kind of cool...
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