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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... -
Texas Wedding by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSometimes Riley and Jack have to be the ones to fight other people's battles and stand up for what is right. With the life changing prospect of a yes vote from SCOTUS on the issue of same sex marriage, Riley and Jack realise they have decisions to make... -
Wicked Outlaw by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCole loves the city. He loves the noise, chaos, and having tacos delivered at 2 a.m.He loves his job at Ward Security. He might look like a bodyguard, but there’s nothing better than being counted as one of the hacking tech triplets.There is no way he will ever love horses, cows, and the great wide open of Texas.At least, that’s what he thought until JB Alexander rode into his life...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... -
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The Keeper by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSabotaged 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... -
Death at the Deep Dive by Josh Lanyon
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Pirate Cove's mystery bookstore owner and sometimes-amateur sleuth Ellery Page discovers a vintage diving collection bag full of antique gold coins tucked away for safe keeping in the stockroom of The Crow’s Nest, it sets off a series of increasingly dangerous events, culminating in meeting Police Chief Jack Carson’s parents. Er… Culminating in murder... -
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... -
The Wrangler and the Orphan by Jackie North
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
Moody's Grumpy Holiday by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe 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... -
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... -
Winter Cowboy by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMicah Lennox left Whisper Ridge after promising the man he loved that he would never return. But the only way he knows to keep his pregnant sister and nephew safe is to go home. Spending winter in Wyoming opens too many old wounds, but he's on the run from justice which can't be far behind, and this is his last chance at redemption... -
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... -
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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... -
Tamarillo Tart by Jay Hogan
CASSIDY MARTIN is a country boy through and through. He loves his horses, his Lord of the Rings tourist business, and his isolated paradise at the foot of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Not that everyone appreciates the seclusion he craves. Take his ex-wife for example... -
Forever Finn by Vawn Cassidy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFinn Gallagher has it all, a beautiful girlfriend, a successful Hollywood career, a condo in Malibu and more money than he knows what to do with. He should be happy, but there’s just one problem, he’s gay and he’s been lying to the entire world... -
Strike a Pose by Jackie North
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMake a wish on a shooting star. Cry to the moon like the coyotes do.There are so many things Sid cannot have, so many things he tells himself he does not need. His job at Farthingdale Ranch is good enough, right? Then along comes Heston, a glamorous and gorgeous top-tier model from New York City who makes Sid want and then want some more...Categorized as:
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Still Your Guy by Devon McCormack
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChase Rogan and Mason Finley fell in love as kids and had their happily-ever-after at eighteen…or so they thought. CHASE Over a decade after his estrangement from his ex, Chase returns to Finley Dairy to celebrate Mason’s sister’s engagement... -
Love Means... Patience by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Love Means... Story Years after his discharge from the Marines under “Don't Ask, Don't Tell,” Cody Culver lives in a PTSD-induced world all his own. On a mission, under misconceptions that Geoff and Eli are the enemy, Cody breaks into their farmhouse but is quickly brought back to his senses by a frying pan to the head. After receiving much needed help in the hospital, Cody has nowhere to go... -
Clashing Hearts by Nicky James
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEASTONThere is nothing I hate more than when some big-city outsider stirs trouble in my peaceful little town. When Mr. Arrogance himself waltzes in and thinks he can slap a price tag on my land, he doesn’t know what he has coming. I’m not just a hick cowboy who’s going to bend to his good looks and charmless personality. No, sir... -
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... -
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In Me an Invincible Summer by Ryan Loveless
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo an outsider's view, world-famous action star Joe Nestra lives the Hollywood dream—parties, women, and a high-profile divorce. In reality, Joe's agent directs his public life. Those women he's supposedly intimate with? Prearranged dates ending at the red carpet... -
Where the Pines Kiss the Sky by V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes life leads you back to where it all began because home is where the heart can truly mend.Elias Lake is facing a personal and professional crisis. The world-famous star of countless action movies has been outed on social media. By an ex-lover with a poisonous ax to grind... -
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... -
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... -
Cowboys Don't Samba by Tara Lain
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 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... -
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... -
Gingerbread Mistletoe by Amy Aislin
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe last thing Jeff wants is to spend time with the man who totaled his car—the one he spent years restoring with his late father. But if he wants to resurrect his childhood town’s annual outdoor hockey tournament, he’s got no choice.The last thing Mika wants is to work with the guy who took off right after the accident, without ensuring he was okay... -
Running Lines by Jeris Jean
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sexy MM Romance set in Hollywood, full of sweetness and heat. Book One in the series.Finn may look like a Romeo + Juliet-era Leo, but he’s out to prove he’s got what it takes to break the teen heartthrob mold. Grayson is a serious actor, with “serious” as the operative word, so he’s not thrilled to find himself hopelessly attracted to his young new co-star... -
Then the Stars Fall by Brandon Witt
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWesley Ryan’s fond memories of the small Ozark town of El Dorado Springs gives him the confidence to leave his city life and failed relationships for a new start. Seeking a safe place, Wesley moves into his grandparents' old home and takes over the local veterinary clinic... -
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美滋滋 by Yue Xia Die Ying, 月下蝶影
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratings晏庭:人生毫无乐趣,生与死有什么差别?黎昭:活着就是美滋滋。晏庭心中的世界是灰白的,直到他遇见黎昭。他想,这一定是世界上最活泼的人,不然怎么每天都在他的心头活蹦乱跳?美滋滋 ×不高兴温馨文,带娱乐圈元素。"Very Happy"Li Zhao is a poor, 20-year-old actor who only thinks of where his next meal is coming from. After growing up in a child only facility, Li Zhao has taken on a very optimistic personality even while raising money for those he sees as family... -
Solstice Surprise by Gabbi Grey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA blizzard, an urgent plea, a desperate journey, and the most important moment of their lives.Action movie star Peter Erickson is spending the Christmas holidays ensconced with his in-laws and his new husband. In the wilds of Northern British Columbia, they are as far away from the bustle of the city as they can get.Thomas Walsh and his famous husband are deeply in love... -
Tortured Souls by Carol Lynne
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTortured Souls Carol Lynne " Book Six in the Men in Love series." Two very different men, two very different pasts. Private investigator Bram thought he'd closed off his heart forever. Bram thought he was satisfied by making do with one-night stands and short-term relationships until the day he met Declan... -
Then the Stars Fall by Brandon Witt
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe death of his wife four years earlier left Travis Bennett a shell of the man he used to be. With his dog by his side, Travis raises his three children, manages his business, and works as a ranch hand. But every day, every minute, is an aching emptiness. Wesley Ryan has fond memories of the small Ozark town of El Dorado...Categorized as:
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Recipe for Love by Carol Lynne
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter years of living in fear, Jay De Luca has finally found a safe haven in Cattle Valley. Although he's beginning to open up around his friends, he's far from ready to get involved in another relationship. When handsome, Erico Morrelli tries to hire him away from a job he loves, Jay declines the restaurateur's offer, afraid of spending time with the town's playboy... -
Same Page by Lily Velden
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook One: How the Light Gets In He was like the only splash of color in a black-and-white photograph. The man was beautiful. At an exhibition opening in Sydney, jaded Hollywood heartthrob Jaxon Moncrieff lays eyes on publicity-shy artist Liam Lassiter for the first time and is immediately captivated...Categorized as:
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The Cross of Sins by Geoffrey Knight
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSomewhere in the world is a statue so sinful that a secret sect of the Church wants it destroyed at any cost. Somewhere in the Turkish desert, in the streets of London, and in the depths of Venice, are the clues to find it. And, somewhere in the hearts of five sexy, daring, thrill-seeking gay men, is the courage and die-hard determination to unravel one of the greatest mysteries of all time... -
Fingerprints & Muddy Feet by Carol Lynne
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaking room for two children in a busy household won’t be easy, but leave it to Nate, Ryan and Rio to do it with plenty of laughter and tears along the way. At the age of eighteen, Nate Gills was forced out of his family for being gay. With hush money in his pocket and anger in his heart, Nate fled Washington DC for Chicago to start a new life... -
The Cowboy and the Pencil-Pusher by S.C. Wynne
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPaul Smith prefers his calculator to people. People are annoying and demanding, but numbers will never let you down. He works tirelessly for his dad’s mortgage firm, foreclosing when it makes financial sense, and not losing any sleep over it either. Paul’s dad has always been a demanding taskmaster. But when he has a major health scare, Paul’s dad see’s the error of his ways... -
True by Timothy Warren
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTRUEMost people would love Alec’s life… great job… hot boyfriend… and a beautiful brownstone in DC’s gay mecca, Dupont Circle. But within a single night, things change…His best friend, Demarco, supports Alec’s bold decision of seeking a new perspective… a change that begins across the country, in a cabin atop Beulah Mountain.Alec was not looking for a man… wanted nothing of the sort... -
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Hell on Wheels by Z.A. Maxfield
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNash is the reliable one in the Holly family, the guy everyone counts on to keep things going. His genius twin brother is off at university, so Nash runs the family’s auto repair business and cares for his partially-paralyzed little sister while his crackpot father invents. His life seems mapped out for the foreseeable future, however much that might chafe... -
Confessions by Carol Lynne
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGovernment contracted mercenary, James 'Priest' Evans, slides back into town after a mission gone very wrong. Haunted by his latest kill, Priest's job is weighing heavily on his mind for the first time in memory. In Cattle Valley to heal and re-evaluate his life, Priest didn't expect love but that's exactly where's he's headed... -
Where His Home Lies by T.A. Chase
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRandy Hersch and Les Hardin throw a party to celebrate their families and give each other their most important present: their hearts... -
Down on the Farm by Silvia Violet
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDown on the Farm, a sexy, enemies-to-lovers, small town romance, is the first book in the Ames Bridge series. After quitting his teaching job on the heels of a scandal, Beck Davis moves to the house his grandmother left him in Ames Bridge. He finds the town stifling, but it’s a quiet place to hide while he regroups. Or so he thought... -
Firehouse Heat by Carol Lynne
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDespite the eighteen year age difference, Sammy Lee wants his new boss, Assistant Fire Chief, Leo Burkowski. Living and working side by side at the firehouse several days a week is wearing on Lee's control. When Leo asks for his help with a special project, Sammy can't take it anymore and makes his move... -
Shooting Star by Carol Lynne
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFleeing Hollywood from damaging and false tabloid reports, Brac Riesling hides out with his friends Kit and Hawk in Cattle Valley. Although he believes he's simply evading intrusive paparazzi, danger lurks just around the corner...
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