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Surrender by Kelly Fox
Dark cloud, meet seven-foot wall of sunshine.We’ve been friends for almost a year, we both volunteer at my brother-in-law’s gym for combat vets, and the chemistry between us is undeniable. So, getting together should be a no brainer, right?Yeah, not so much...Categorized as:
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![The Bodyguard and the Bombshell by Lexi Blake]()
The Bodyguard and the Bombshell by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake comes a new story in her Masters and Mercenaries series…The Bodyguard…Nate Carter left Australia’s elite SASR unit after a tragic accident. Shattered by the experience, he thought taking a job in the States might be a good way to start over. His father’s former employer, McKay-Taggart, has a position for him in the bodyguard unit... -
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![Submission by Carly Marie]()
Submission by Carly Marie
Everything Dean knows about himself is about to change. Dean’s friends see him as a genius who’s confident, successful, and Dominant. What they don’t see are insecurities that he’s hidden for years. An accident nearly took his life and left him scarred and in pain. His walls keep his secrets safe, but also prevent him from being the Daddy he once was... -
![Seth by Carly Marie]()
Seth by Carly Marie
Be yourself because everyone else is taken. But what if that risks everything you know? Seth Johnson has worked his entire career to be remembered more for his skill than as an openly gay NHL player. Finding a boyfriend has been pushed to the back burner. As for exposing his softer side, the side that loves lace and lingerie? It’s not happening... -
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![Wanted: Understanding Daddy by Sammi Cee]()
Wanted: Understanding Daddy by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIs it possible for a renewed friendship to lead to more? Dylan’s life changed for the worse back in middle school. Because of that, he ghosted his best friend, Brett, out of fear and embarrassment. Now, as things finally come together for him, he’s more concerned with earning a place back in Brett’s life than he is about finding the Daddy his friends think he needs... -
![Rules to Ignore by Susan Hawke]()
Rules to Ignore by Susan Hawke
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDavey’s Revised Rule #1: A good Daddy will love his boy with all his heart. Davey Hendrickson doesn’t mind being forever single when he’s got his bestie at his side. It’s not that he wants to be single. He’s spent most of his adult life searching for his own perfect Daddy... -
![Free Me by Mia Monroe]()
Free Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOnly his ropes can unravel the past. I never thought I’d see him again, but when my former best friend shows up ready to make amends, it becomes clear just how tied to the past I am. He disappeared when I needed him the most, leaving me to navigate my truth alone. Now he’s back.Nixon’s art leaves me vulnerable, defenseless, and I like it... -
![Meant To Be: A Prequel Daddy Novella by Sammi Cee]()
Meant To Be: A Prequel Daddy Novella by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPJ couldn't be more surprised that he needs a Daddy in the bedroom...Joel and PJ met as pre-teens at Takoda Outreach Center. They’ve shared every secret, first as best friends, then roommates. But now that they’ve graduated from college, adulting presents circumstances and unforeseen problems that they never saw coming... -
![Assisted by Carly Marie]()
Assisted by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFoolish is judging a book by its cover… or a hockey coach by his suitAs assistant coach of the Nashville Grizzlies, Imil Bouchard has everything he needs, except maybe a Daddy. On the wrong side of forty and not looking for a traditional Dom, he knows there’s no point wishing for what he can’t have. And of course, he’s drawn to the extra-anxious director who exudes the need for a Daddy not a boy... -
![Untamed by Carly Marie]()
Untamed by Carly Marie
Kyle Mitchell has forged his own path in life. He’s happy with his job as the head of horse breeding operations at Untamed, working for his best friend, Rand. Knowing his family has never accepted his sexuality, Kyle is shocked to find out he’s expected to be at his brother’s wedding with his boyfriend… a man who doesn’t exist... -
![Collaring Chaz by Joel Abernathy]()
Collaring Chaz by Joel Abernathy
ChazRafael is the best friend-with-benefits a guy could ask for, but I had to go and screw it all up by falling in love.Everyone gets sick of me eventually. My birth parents, the endless conveyor belt of foster homes, even the band that became my family...Categorized as:
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![Born Daddy by Morticia Knight]()
Born Daddy by Morticia Knight
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey both loved an evil man. In a wrenching journey to redemption, leaning on each other will change their lives forever.Grief-stricken Tate Myers can’t believe his Daddy and Master is gone. Reeling from the discovery of his dead lover’s secret life as a serial killer, he seeks answers from the one person who could help heal his heart... -
![Pacies and Photographs by Della Cain]()
Pacies and Photographs by Della Cain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStepping out from behind the camera isn’t as easy as it seems.Dax needs cash, and he needs it now since his roommate has moved away without notice. Dax has a week to either make up the difference or break his lease. Both options are out of his price range... -
![Live, Love, Spy by Lexi Blake]()
Live, Love, Spy by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLife can often be awkward when you are a child genius. For Louisa Ward, that came in the form of meeting her one true love at age 12. TJ Taggart was perfect. But being a year younger and a full year ahead of him in school always made things weird. Working in the CIA has made her into a strong and capable woman. Until she sees TJ...Categorized as:
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![Bear by Jacki James]()
Bear by Jacki James
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen two big, strong men who are both accustomed to being in charge fall in love, you have to wonder… Who’s the Daddy?One thing Ty Ingalls knows is when you’re six-foot-three and two hundred and twenty-five pounds, people make assumptions about you. And Ty doesn’t like to disappoint people. He has been the go-to guy for everyone’s problems for as long as he can remember... -
![Heel by K.M. Neuhold]()
Heel by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“I’ve never thought of calling a man Daddy before, but I can’t think of a word that fits Vale better. He’s my Daddy, and I’m his pup.” Broken and bruised, there’s nothing I won’t do to protect Adrian. I picked him up and made him whole before, and I’ll do it again. Adrian is a sweet pup with a smile full of sunshine and a heart made for love... -
![Black by Quin, Perin.]()
Black by Quin, Perin.
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“Meow!”There it was.The sound that made my knees buckle.He purred, neck stretched, eyes half-lidded.With those cat ears, in his hair.And the tail, that he flicked.A ray of sun in the drizzling rain. I’d been a traveler, floating adrift, while he’d stayed in one place. How was I supposed to know he’d become my anchor? My light. My everything... -
![Fix Me by Mia Monroe]()
Fix Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMy crush has Daddy written all over him The minute I laid eyes on him he became my new hobby. I turned on the charm to win him over, only to get friendzoned. The more time we spend together, the more glimpses I get of the Daddy he’s hiding under his no dating allowed exterior. Unfortunately for Saint, a Daddy is exactly what this boy is looking for... -
![Reunion by Neve Wilder]()
Reunion by Neve Wilder
Cole: Dane was everything I wanted to be in high school. Popular, confident, insanely hot. He was also my best friend and secret crush until I managed to screw that up. When I see him again after nearly a decade apart, I’m floored. If anything, he’s even sexier. But more importantly, he’s not holding any grudges. In fact, he seems… interested in me...Categorized as:
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![A Little Harmless Addiction: A Harmless World Novel by Melissa Schroeder]()
A Little Harmless Addiction: A Harmless World Novel by Melissa Schroeder
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsGET THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH A GREATLY EXPANDED BOOK, EXTRA CHAPTERS, AND SURPRISES FOR EVERY HARMLESS ADDICT TO LOVE. She's come to Hawaii to heal. Once a celebrated pastry chef, Jocelyn Dupree is rebuilding her life. A horrific work experience has left her battered but not broken. She arrives in Hawaii ready to rebuild her life and career. Romance..Categorized as:
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![Safety In Numbers by Jessie G., Andrew Reyna]()
Safety In Numbers by Jessie G., Andrew Reyna
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Bro’s stick together no matter what.” When Chris and Liam made that promise, they had no idea how important it would become or how it would be tested in the most brutal way. Nine years later, their bond cemented in blood, that relationship is all they have to hold onto. Or is it? “No matter what happens, this friendship will be the one constant we can count on... -
![A Daddy for Christmas: Hermie by Della Cain]()
A Daddy for Christmas: Hermie by Della Cain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing a little without a daddy is fine.Really it is.It’s not like I need a daddy. Sure it’s fun to get cuddles and to be treated like I’m special and to give all my worries to someone else for a bit, but that’s not the same as needing a daddy...Categorized as:
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![Cop's Best Friend by Flora Ferrari]()
Cop's Best Friend by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCop. Best friend. Nothing more. We’ve been best friends since we were kids, but when he went off to high school a year before me he became the “older man” every younger woman was after. But he never chased them. All he was ever interested in was chasing bad guys, and now he’s living out his dream as a courageous cop in the big city. He’s part of the thin blue line between order and anarchy...Categorized as:
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![Saving Saint by Joel Abernathy]()
Saving Saint by Joel Abernathy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSAINTI screwed up--big time.I broke the heart of my best friend. The one person I promised myself I'd never hurt.Now he's back after two years, and I hardly recognize him. Danny--sorry, Daniel--is nothing like the scarred, broken kid who left in the middle of the night without saying goodbye. Because of me...Categorized as:
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![Untamed Christmas by Carly Marie]()
Untamed Christmas by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJonas knows he’s lucky. He has a Daddy who loves him, a job at Untamed, and friends who accept him. What more could a princess want? Another little to play with, of course. A Christmas Eve playdate at Kyle’s house, where he can show off his pretty Christmas dress, fills Jonas with excitement... -
![Spy On Me by Marina Vivancos]()
Spy On Me by Marina Vivancos
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAgent Matteo can admit that sleeping with his handler might not be the brightest idea he’s had. After all, Nikolas is the only one that’s ever stuck by him—the person he trusts the most.Matteo has never been good at taking orders—until Nikolas. Now, all Matteo seems to want is Nikolas’s voice in his head. Telling him what to do…even if that’s getting on his knees for Nikolas... -
![Stay by K.M. Neuhold]()
Stay by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat happens to a couple when one of them discovers a new kink that he’s not sure his partner will be into? Dear Art, I’m sure you get messages like this all the time, but I feel like I don’t even know who I am anymore. I suppose I should start from the beginning… Three weeks ago, I saw puppy play for the first time, and now I can’t stop thinking about it... -
![My Best Friend's Secret by Crystal Lacy]()
My Best Friend's Secret by Crystal Lacy
Yuki has always tried his best to ignore his attraction to Raysen because their friendship is more important than that.Raysen was there for the lowest point in my life. He saved me, and I'll always love him for that. He's my best friend and has been my roommate for years. Even if I do let my gaze linger on his body for way too long sometimes, I would never risk what we have... -
![His Missing Pieces by M.A. Innes]()
His Missing Pieces by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMaddox was drawn to Bryan the first time they met…but something was missing. Best friends, maybe more, they did almost everything together. They had classes together…studied together…hung out together…They were inseparable. But as close as they were, Maddox knew he was missing something about Bryan. Some kind of missing piece that would explain so much... -
![Amos y mazmorras: Quinta parte by Lena Valenti]()
Amos y mazmorras: Quinta parte by Lena Valenti
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsNick Summer se enamoró de Sophie Ciceroni ocho años atrás. Ella era de otro mundo distinto al suyo, una princesa casi inalcanzable. Fijarse en esa mujer fue demasiado pretencioso, pero enamorarse perdidamente de ella los abocó a una locura en la que los secretos y las mentiras debían ser cuidadosamente tratados, o un error, podría llevarlo todo al desastre... -
![Cliff's Edge by Laura Harner]()
Cliff's Edge by Laura Harner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNavy SEALs Cliff “Snides” Snyder and Ryan “Rhino” Matthews have been moving comfortably in each other’s worlds for two decades. Best friends since attending BUDs twenty years earlier, and despite playing for different teams, they’re often accused of acting like an old married couple—much to their amusement... -
![No Good Deed by Marie Sexton]()
No Good Deed by Marie Sexton
Charlie Garcia has spent his life helping others. For years, he’s provided free healthcare for his neighbors and served as a counselor for his friends and their partners. He loves being the go-to guy, except when it results in him falling for the wrong man... -
![Nuts by S.E. Jakes]()
Nuts by S.E. Jakes
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJagger’s the son of a bookmaker and fixer. Now, he’s the owner of an exclusive, underground club…and he’s also been put in charge of the family business. Preston’s the son of a wealthy, powerful, blue-blood Boston family…or he was, until he was disowned for choosing his friendship with Jagger over his family...Categorized as:
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![Hearts & Bones by M.L. Rhodes]()
Hearts & Bones by M.L. Rhodes
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSequel to Amber Allure's #1 Best Seller Never Let Go...For years Will McClaren and Ethan Gallagher hid their deepest desires from one another, each thinking the other was straight, both of them too afraid of shattering their friendship to admit their real feelings... -
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![Like I Wanted by Charlie Novak]()
Like I Wanted by Charlie Novak
Roommates. Best friends. Boyfriends? Theo and Laurie have been best friends for six years but despite doing everything together, they’ve never been anything more than best friends and roommates. Then someone calls them boyfriends and upends their neat little world... -
![The Rookie by Delta James]()
The Rookie by Delta James
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's supposed to protect her, NOT fall in love.Stunning. That’s the first word that comes to mind when I see the brilliant, curvy beauty performing comedy in a club. At the time I didn’t know who she was.With the soul of an artist and the spirit of a warrior, Pippa is gorgeous, quirky, and unique.She’s also my friend’s little sister... -
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Room Nineteen: The finish is worth the wait by A.J. Alexander
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne dinner changed my whole life. That might be dramatic to say, but it’s true. I was just a naïve sixteen year old military brat when my dad brought some of his team over for dinner two years ago. I knew from that night onward that Spencer, Devon, and Reid were meant to be mine. I don’t care that my dad is their commanding officer. I don’t care that they're all so much older than me...Categorized as:
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![Trapped With his Temporary Daddy by M.A. Innes]()
Trapped With his Temporary Daddy by M.A. Innes
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Joseph gets trapped with his father’s former coworker in one of the worst snowstorms of the year, he starts to wonder what ancient god he must’ve pissed off. After being kicked out of the house at eighteen and having to make his way on his own, the last thing he wants is to be stuck with the sexy older man... -
![Blue Collar Bad Boys: Books 1-4 by Brill Harper]()
Blue Collar Bad Boys: Books 1-4 by Brill Harper
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat the heck is an alphamallow?That's the word Brill and her fans came up with to describe the heroes in her books. These guys are alpha to the core: virile, a little primal, and good with their hands. But when these hunky, strapping men fall for the loves of their lives, we discover they have ooey gooey marshmallow hearts...Categorized as:
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![The Assistant by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Assistant by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIvy's been in love with her boss Lennon from day one. She's even his work wife. Will sneaking into a party he's attending help her convince him she wants to serve him by day and by night?Short story available in the anthology Best Women's Erotica of the year... -
![Definitely Kinky by Annabel Joseph]()
Definitely Kinky by Annabel Joseph
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAndie’s known the guys in her string quartet forever. There’s Jonathan, the bossy lead violinist, and Steve, the cellist, who plays ref when they’re at each other’s throats. Then there’s Ethan, the viola player. After five years, he’s still a mystery: quiet, unassuming, and intensely dedicated to the music they create...Categorized as:
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![Drop Dead Dirty by Jade West]()
Drop Dead Dirty by Jade West
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOliver Kent isn’t just drop dead gorgeous…He’s drop dead dirty too.I haven’t seen him in a decade. Ten whole years since Oliver Kent broke my heart and we said goodbye to our teenage dreams forever.They say he’s a crazy successful businessman now, living wild in London with a huge bank balance.And me? Well, I’m still here living the same old small-town life, pretty sure I’ll never see him again...Categorized as:
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![All Tied Up Again by Kati McRae]()
All Tied Up Again by Kati McRae
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHow many people can say they’re in love with their best friend?Evan Simmons was the boy I always wanted, but after loving him from afar for so many years, this relationship isn’t the perfect picture I thought it would be.These days, his attention is less focused on me and more on the dating app he’s developing. He’s even found an investor who has invited us to Los Angeles for a meeting... -
![Educated by Nellie Wilson]()
Educated by Nellie Wilson
Phoebe Whitford has mostly drifted through life, grateful that without a set plan, she completed graduate school, settled into a career, and become the go-to advice giver for her people. But after first watching her brother and then her best friend fall in love, she’s wondering when - or if - it will ever be her turn... -
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![Taylor's Unexpected Daddy by Stella Moore]()
Taylor's Unexpected Daddy by Stella Moore
Rated: 3.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe needs a Daddy. And she’s about to get one from the most unexpected place. Taylor Dawson is a hot mess. From her disaster of an apartment to her failing grades, nothing in her life seems to be going to plan. Until her best friend’s older brother steps in and makes her an offer she thought she’d only get in her wildest dreams...Categorized as:
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![All Tied Up by Kati Rae]()
All Tied Up by Kati Rae
Rated: 3.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCat Gallagher arrives in Lake Arrowhead, California to be the maid of honor for her best friend’s wedding. However, the idea of running into the best man fills her with dread. It’s been five years since Cat confessed her feelings to her college crush, Evan Simmons, and even though they were compatible in every way, he still turned her down...Categorized as:
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![Taking Her Medicine by Adaline Raine]()
Taking Her Medicine by Adaline Raine
First I called him doctor. Then he made me call him Daddy.We've been friends for two years, but last night Aaron York took my temperature.The embarrassing way.I was running a slight fever and he's a medical professional, but we both know that isn't the real reason Aaron pulled my panties down and slid the thermometer in while I squirmed and blushed...
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