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Winning With Him by Lauren Blakely
Resisting the shortstop has never been my strong suit. I failed at it during my first spring training. It sure as hell looks like I'm about to fail at it again. The sport I love playing with my very soul hangs in the balance. But everything my heart craves lies with the guy I've got to resist. A guy who's asking me to make the toughest choice ever. But how do I become the man I want to be.. -
![Domestic Animals by Gregory Ashe]()
Domestic Animals by Gregory Ashe
Sometimes, the most dangerous animals are the ones you let inside.When a man hires Emery Hazard to track down a teenager who, he claims, robbed him, Hazard isn’t convinced. The story has holes in it, and the client seems eager—too eager—to keep the authorities from getting involved. But Hazard is willing to play along; he suspects something much darker is going on, and he wants to know what it is... -
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![Beneath the Stain - Part Seven by Amy Lane]()
Beneath the Stain - Part Seven by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe one lesson that Trav's learned with the band's return to Tyson is that it should be hard to say good-bye. Mackey, Kell, Jefferson, and Stevie have to say good-bye to the person who helped make them and break them. They have to say good-bye to their bitterness and anger, and they have to say good-bye to lingering hope that one of the best parts of their childhood can be with them always... -
![His Royal Favorite by Lilah Pace]()
His Royal Favorite by Lilah Pace
The conclusion of Lilah Pace’s racy, romantic male/male duology following His Royal Secret... James, Prince of Wales, is making history. He's decided to come out to his subjects—and the world. However, telling the truth means exposing his relationship with lone-wolf reporter Benjamin Dahan... -
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![Forever by Kindle Alexander]()
Forever by Kindle Alexander
Dr. Robert Adams grew up with more advantages than most, the son of a former vice president, he had two loving fathers, a twin sister he adores and wonderfully doting grandparents. Life is good until one afternoon when his dreams flat-line. And no scalpel can repair the guilt and grief he carries with him for the first time in his life... -
![Old-Fashioned Cupcake with Cappuccino by Sagan Sagan]()
Old-Fashioned Cupcake with Cappuccino by Sagan Sagan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThirty-nine-year-old Nozue went from living a routine, melancholic life of sleep and work to spending his days in bliss with Togawa, his younger subordinate. Now six months into their relationship, the two have graduated from dates at a pancake shop to spending their nights together... -
![Unforgettable by Marley Valentine]()
Unforgettable by Marley Valentine
One night with Reeve Hale wasn’t enough. I knew it when I kissed him, I knew it when I slept with him, and I was certain of it when I walked out of his motel room the very next day. So when the shy, gorgeous man is introduced as our newest employee at Vino and Veritas, I can’t help but conjure up all the ridiculous ways to convince him to repeat that unforgettable night...Categorized as:
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Play it by Ear by K.M. Neuhold
The Heart Always Knows Lando My muse is gone, and I haven’t written a word of music in over a year. Every time I close my eyes, all I can see is Dawson. Nine years ago, just before Downward Spiral’s first major tour, I met my soulmate and then I walked away. Now that I’ve finally tracked him down again, things have changed. I’ll have to make him fall for me all over again... -
![Beneath the Stain - Part Three by Amy Lane]()
Beneath the Stain - Part Three by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMackey Sanders doesn't do anything easy—rehab is no exception. Never one to follow orders for the sake of being orderly, Mackey needs a reason, something real, to make him agree to Trav's terms of getting clean... -
![Beneath the Stain - Part Four by Amy Lane]()
Beneath the Stain - Part Four by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMackey's fragile recovery from his bout with self-destruction is complicated even further by his feelings for Trav—and Trav's feelings back. Trav is older, and he should know better, but now that Mackey is drug-free and conquering his demons, all he can see is the stunning, brilliant man who existed under the stain of pain and excess... -
![Beneath the Stain - Part Five by Amy Lane]()
Beneath the Stain - Part Five by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMackey is great at taking a leap of faith into a crowd—but taking one into a relationship and a future is a totally different animal. When he and Trav decide to take a risk that Mackey's healing can hold up to them together, they know it's going to be a long, difficult road... -
![Fall Again by Ann Lister]()
Fall Again by Ann Lister
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDagger Drummond and Ryan Pierce have been married for years. They've experienced firsthand what living under the lights at center stage can do to even the strongest relationships, but somehow they've managed to remain on solid ground – until now. Ryan realizes he wants more from their marriage, but Dagger is too fearful to give it to him... -
![FOG[电竞] by Man Man He Qi Duo, 漫漫何其多]()
FOG[电竞] by Man Man He Qi Duo, 漫漫何其多
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings现代电竞+男神VS男神医疗师攻X突击手受【主角配角均无原型，谢谢大家】---Yu Sui and Shi Luo met each other when they were much younger. One was a pro-gamer, a widely-renowned, best of the best, in-game medic. The other was an e-sports newcomer who was just starting out. The two originally played for the same team, during which their relationship became increasingly deep.But things did not go as expected... -
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Only the Flower Knows 3 by Rihito Takarai
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsZwischen Misaki und Arikawa hat es endlich richtig gefunkt und sie haben sich am Bahnhof geküsst! Als Arikawa ihm daraufhin anbietet, bei ihm zu übernachten, willigt Misaki zwar ein, doch er ist richtig nervös und dabei so süß, dass Arikawa seine Finger nicht von ihm lassen kann. Nach dieser ersten gemeinsamen Nacht sucht Misaki ein letztes klärendes Gespräch mit Kawabata... -
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![Dauntless by Victoria Denault]()
Dauntless by Victoria Denault
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe’s everything I’ve ever wanted, at the worst possible moment.One and done. That’s always been my motto when it comes to guys, because I’m not about to pull someone else into the closet my parents have locked me inside. I’ve been waiting years to claim my inheritance and live the life I want to live–out, free, and oh yeah, rich...Categorized as:
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![Jinxed by Sandrine Gasq-Dion]()
Jinxed by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis book is the second in the series and is preceded by FRET. It can be read as a standalone. It contains homosexual relations and harsh language. A sneak peek to book 3 follows the ending. Jinx Jett is a rock superstar. As such, the hunky Skull Blasters drummer thoroughly enjoys the many perks of willing groupies, earning him a reputation as the band slut... -
![Change of Heart by K.M. Neuhold]()
Change of Heart by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDoes my husband's heart still miss me now that it beats in the chest of another man? Lub-dub A heartbeat more familiar than Easton’s own Lub-dub He vowed to love his husband until death do they part. And then the worst happened. Lub-dub His heart kept another man alive. River. A stranger in the world with Easton's husband's heart pumping the blood that warms his skin... -
![Only the Flower Knows 2 by Rihito Takarai]()
Only the Flower Knows 2 by Rihito Takarai
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsZwischen Misaki und Arikawa scheint nach dem verhängnisvollen Kuss alles wieder normal zu sein, aber es macht Arikawa fertig, dass er ständig an seinen Kommilitonen denken muss. Denn er weiß einfach nicht, wie er sich Misaki gegenüber verhalten soll. Als dieser sein Handy im Labor vergisst und es klingelt, geht Arikawa aus Neugier ran... -
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A Filthy Engagement by Jaxson Kidman
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBarista by day.Engaged to the baddest rock star in the world by night.Well, fake engaged.I mean, what’s one more lie, right?To be fair, it was Dex’s idea.In trouble one too many times…Now he needs me to make him look tame.Trust me, there is no taming this wild hunk.He’s built from muscle, music, and a thirst for women.He can do whatever he wants.Just as long as holds up his end of this crazy lie... -
![The Ghosts Between Us by Brigham Vaughn]()
The Ghosts Between Us by Brigham Vaughn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDr. Christopher Allen knows how to deal with death. He’s a psychiatrist who works with hospice patients and their families, helping them cope with grief and letting go. But Chris’s job doesn’t prepare him for the sudden death of his devil-may-care brother Cal. At Cal’s funeral, Chris is completely thrown when he meets Elliot Rawlings, an artist Cal has been dating... -
![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... -
![Thawed Out by Jodi Payne, BA Tortuga]()
Thawed Out by Jodi Payne, BA Tortuga
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThawed Out is an opposites attract, second chance romance featuring an established couple on the edge of divorce, a ferocious snow storm, precocious children and a healthy dose of holiday magic.Kiren knows there is a storm coming when he goes to the cabin to deliver divorce papers to his husband Flynn, but he doesn’t plan to stay long... -
![A Kind of Honesty by Lane Hayes]()
A Kind of Honesty by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Kind of Story Music is drummer Tim Chalmers’s great escape and the one thing that’s never let him down. But his band Spiral’s meteoric rise to fame has made it difficult for him to maintain a low profile. Unwanted press pesters him after a public breakup with a volatile ex-girlfriend who loves the limelight as much as he loathes it. Tim’s main goal is to avoid confrontation... -
![Deliver Me by Faith Gibson]()
Deliver Me by Faith Gibson
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTaggart Lee has it all. Fame. Fortune. Everything except love. Tag is the jaded lead singer for 7’s Mistress, the biggest rock band in the world. After fifteen years in the business, he’s drowning in it all. When tragedy strikes, he takes a break from the road and the monotony his life has become. When he meets a gorgeous man on a park bench, he sees his lifeline. Dr... -
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![Be My Best Man by Con Riley]()
Be My Best Man by Con Riley
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratings~ Will Jason’s third time as a best man lead to first-time love for Vanya? After fleeing violence in Moscow, student teacher Vanya Petrov winds up lonely in a run-down London hostel... -
![Beautifully Toxic by Charity Parkerson]()
Beautifully Toxic by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA famous drummer. A homeless teen. It’s hard to tell which one is the savior.When Jessie Thunder, a famous drummer, learns a homeless person has been sneaking into his home, Jessie decides to help him out. The eighteen-year-old “boy” is too old to go in the system, and Jessie can’t stand the thought of anyone going hungry. He also hopes rescuing Theo will ease his soul... -
![Dear Mona Lisa... by Claire Davis, Al Stewart]()
Dear Mona Lisa... by Claire Davis, Al Stewart
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTom; shy office clerk by day and drawer of foxes by night, wakes up one Monday knowing the most extraordinary week of his life is about to begin. In five days, a lifelong ‘secret’ will be made gloriously public—but will it mean losing the person he loves most?Getting married… It seems only yesterday Tom changed nappies and sang nursery rhymes to a laughing baby... -
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Unconditional Love by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"A Seven Days Story" Can a person's life change in just one day? How about seven? Donald Pottier and Jason Greene are barely more than boys when they meet on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. A day of crabbing soon turns them from strangers to friends, then to something more, but the boys' time is limited: at the end of the summer, Jay will leave Don and the island behind... -
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Bass by Anna Edwards
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAustin Doherty is the technology loving bassist of Saving Tate. He's the quietest member of the band and often keeps his emotions to himself. He's enjoyed the company of woman all his life until he was introduced to Marek Stone, the hot record producer responsible for the bands next album... -
![My Beautiful Man , Volume 1 by Yuu Nagira]()
My Beautiful Man , Volume 1 by Yuu Nagira
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKazunari Hira is not what you'd call popular. In fact, he's basically on the lowest rung of the social ladder, due largely to his stutter that tends to flare up when he's anxious. And then there's him: Sou Kiyoi, leader of the pack and the most beautiful man Hira has ever seen... -
![Finding Grey by Rebecca Raine]()
Finding Grey by Rebecca Raine
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen being seduced by a rock star, only a fool falls in love. Sean The night Dante Sinclair lured me into his dressing room and gave me my first kiss, I was oblivious to one important fact: all rock stars are spoiled narcissists. I learned my lesson when our failed attempt at a reunion left me humiliated and heartbroken. Now, Dante is booked into the music retreat I run... -
![As I Am by E.M. Leya, Sara York]()
As I Am by E.M. Leya, Sara York
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKyle has struggled to protect his brother from the darkest things in life, but in doing so, they've lived on the streets, making a life for themselves away from those who would hurt them. It's taken years, but life is starting to look up for Ky. Still, he finds it hard to quit working the streets and the easy money it brings. Carson has everything he could want in life... -
![Strung Tight by Ann Lister]()
Strung Tight by Ann Lister
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings- Bisexual Discovery- First Love- Rockstar / Roadie- Stage fright / Anxiety- Low Angst / HEA What’s better than having your rock idol, Dagger Drummond be the mentor for your band? Having your band selected as one of the performing acts at the iconic music festival, Rocktoberfest.My band was about to step onto our first professional stage... -
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![Heartbreak Honey by Tammy Subia]()
Heartbreak Honey by Tammy Subia
TWO BANDMATESONE SECRET RELATIONSHIPEVERYTHING AT STAKEFive years ago, the global sensation boy band Boys Will Be Bovs broke up in a disastrous fashion while at the height of their fame. Now, Skyler James’ solo career has made him more successful than ever, but he still feels like something is missing...Categorized as:
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![Ink, Steel, & Forever by Laura Kaye]()
Ink, Steel, & Forever by Laura Kaye
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Never Published Hard Ink/Raven Riders Short Story featuring Jeremy and Charlie, and Ike and... -
![Imprisoned in Eternal Night by Mai Xiang Ji Ne, 麦香鸡呢]()
Imprisoned in Eternal Night by Mai Xiang Ji Ne, 麦香鸡呢
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWen Ran is a beta.At the age of 7, the Wen family adopted Wen Ran from orphanage as a substitute for their deceased son... -
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Infamous by Jenny Holiday
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIs he brave enough to face the music? All that up-and-coming musician Jesse Jamison has ever wanted is to be on the cover of Rolling Stone. When a gossip website nearly catches him kissing someone who isn’t his famous girlfriend—and also isn’t a girl—he considers the near miss a wake-up call... -
![Surviving the Break by C.P. Harris]()
Surviving the Break by C.P. Harris
Max doesn’t do repeats, and he definitely doesn’t do commitments. Months after a hot encounter with a smooth-talking stranger in a bar room bathroom, Max comes face to face with the same sexy doctor during the unveiling of the community center’s dance studio. And the man is just as pushy and perceptive as Max remembers. Because of their mutual friendships, Max now has to work overtime to keep Dr... -
![Play by Heart by Ariella Zoelle]()
Play by Heart by Ariella Zoelle
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIason’s known worldwide for his romantic lyrics, but he never thought he’d fall in love. Will his luck change when the stars align to bring Orion into his life?Iason LeylandMy love songs may have made me famous, but they were beautifully written lies that hid the fact I’ve never loved anyone. I had almost given up hope of finding true love, but then I meet him... -
![Head-on by John Inman]()
Head-on by John Inman
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAt twenty-six, Gordon Stafford figures his days are numbered. At least he hopes they are. Wearied by guilt and regret stemming from a horrific automobile accident two years earlier in which a man was killed, Gordon wakes up every morning with thoughts of suicide. While the law puts Gordon to work atoning for his sins, personal redemption is far harder to come by... -
![Filthy Rock Stars by R. Cayden]()
Filthy Rock Stars by R. Cayden
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI can’t stop thinking about him, but I don’t even know his name…The stranger with the rakish grin upends my world.It’s not just that the tattooed bad boy saves me from my ex with a getaway motorcycle ride.I confess secrets to him in the rainy park that I’ve never told another person, and we do things in the shadows that I’ve only dared fantasize about.I’m surprising myself a lot lately... -
![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... -
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![Bona Fide Fake by Rebecca Raine]()
Bona Fide Fake by Rebecca Raine
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy new fake boyfriend may not like me, but he needs me. There are worse foundations for a relationship.NedToni Fairweather is a liar and a fake. I suspected it the day we met, but when he lies to his friends about being my boyfriend, I know for sure. I’ll play along with his deception, but Toni will owe me – big time.I have my own reasons for needing a boyfriend. Someone who can handle me... -
![His Surrender by Jaclyn Osborn]()
His Surrender by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsREMIEvery Friday night, he sits in the corner of the bar, eyeing me over a glass of whiskey as I play piano on stage. We’ve never said a word to each other, yet I feel… something. An attraction unlike any other.Then one night he finally approaches me.He’s nothing but a playboy who wants to add me to his list of conquests. I can’t give in to him... -
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Fem by Seth King
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPeter Martin is living two lives inside one body. Although he is openly gay, a lifetime of taunting from his family and community for being “too feminine” has still left him clad in false armor, portraying a character that is entirely fake, but keeps him safe from ridicule all the same. Stand tall, speak deeply, keep a strong handshake, never draw attention, never be “too gay... -
![Please Remember Me by Jacob Z. Flores]()
Please Remember Me by Jacob Z. Flores
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSuccessful lawyer Santi Herrera couldn’t be happier with the direction his life is taking. Not only is he on track to becoming a partner in his law firm, but he’s planning his wedding to Hank Burton, a south Texas contractor who has made a name for himself despite his humble beginnings. The introverted, lone wolf Santi and the friendly, outgoing Hank complement each other perfectly... -
![Embrace the Fire by Felice Stevens]()
Embrace the Fire by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBrandon Gilbert has spent years in hiding, but he’s finally accomplished his dream of working as a public school teacher. When offered the chance to help bullied children, there was no way he could say no. Not to mention that meeting Dr. Tash Weber, the psychiatrist who helps them, a sad yet sexy older man, ignited a spark inside Brandon he’d never had before... -
![Repaired by Melissa Collins, Becky Johnson]()
Repaired by Melissa Collins, Becky Johnson
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLiam Davis is a man without a past. That’s what he wants everyone to believe, anyway. Hell-bent on erasing any memories of his previous life, he knows that starting over is all he can do. Hiding who he is, where he’s from, why he’s running, and especially who he’s left behind, Liam has run away from everything he’s ever known...
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