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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... -
![Crossing the Line by Jeanne St. James]()
Crossing the Line by Jeanne St. James
When the wrong man turns out to be the right one... Nash, a longtime Dirty Angel MC member and lead singer of Dirty Deeds, has a secret. For years, he’s hidden his bisexuality from his brothers, fellow bikers, worried how they’d take the news. But Nash isn’t the only one keeping secrets from his brotherhood. So is Cross, a police officer and member of the Blue Avengers MC... -
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![Shaman by Lauren Gilley]()
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... -
![Wicked by E.M. Lindsey]()
Wicked by E.M. Lindsey
Hawke doesn’t talk about his past—and it’s not because he has a stutter that rarely lets him speak more than three words at a time. The shadows of what was haunt his every waking hour, but the Broken Chains MC have been a sanctuary he never expected.And Hawke is the sort of man who knows better than to cross lines, especially when it comes the safety of his brothers... -
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![Texas Gift by R.J. Scott]()
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... -
![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... -
![Tremble by E. Davies]()
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]()
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... -
![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... -
![Moody's Grumpy Holiday by Lane Hayes]()
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... -
![The Faintest Spark by Christina Lee]()
The Faintest Spark by Christina Lee
Malachi O'Rourke spends his years as president of the Disciples of the Road cleaning up his father's mess, grieving a broken heart, and protecting the men under his charge. Sawyer Malone hasn't had it easy either since joining the Scorpions. While paying back a personal debt for his club seems gratifying on the surface, he ends up sacrificing way more than he bargained for... -
![Second Chance Ranch by R.J. Scott]()
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... -
![Running Blind by S.E. Jakes]()
Running Blind by S.E. Jakes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn ATF agent who lives for danger finds what he craves from an outlaw biker. It’s impossible for a one-percenter motorcycle club member to simply walk away—and no one knows that better than undercover agent Bram, who’s almost killed for trying. His cover isn’t blown—yet—but it’s only a matter of time. The Heathens won’t be satisfied until he’s dead, so he decides to lay low and heal... -
![Daniel by R.J. Scott]()
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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![Talk Dirty to Me by Jessie G.]()
Talk Dirty to Me by Jessie G.
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs a secret agent for the DEA, Snake’s gone deep into Devils Pride MC with the hope of bringing down the head of Miami’s lucrative drug trade and finds himself saddled with the club’s volatile and secretive SA instead. Unfortunately, after years as partners doing shit neither of them wanted to do for reasons neither of them felt comfortable sharing, Snake considers Trick his best friend... -
![By Its Cover by J.D. Light]()
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]()
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... -
![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... -
![Cocky Bastard by Charlie Novak]()
Cocky Bastard by Charlie Novak
Austin Carter is a living legend.He’s handsome, arrogant, and can bring any man to his knees with just one smile. Nobody can resist his charms meaning Austin is used to getting exactly what he wants. The only one who’s ever been able to resist him is me.I think Austin is a bastard. A vain, smug, cocky bastard... -
![Masked & Miserable by A.J. Downey]()
Masked & Miserable by A.J. Downey
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s Masked… Squick has been a longtime fixture of the Sacred Hearts MC. His boss, Trigger, is their Sergeant at Arms after all. It took a while for him to put together a bike to become an official hangaround then prospect, and he was pretty thrilled that his other boss, Zander, took the plunge with him... -
![King's Criminals by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory]()
King's Criminals by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFresh Meat In Prison Charley Hughes never imagined he would find himself in lockup, but when King promises that his brothers-in-arms will protect him, Charley expects his time on the inside to be easy. He doesn't factor in Scar, his mean as hell—and handsome—cellmate. Scar seems to have one goal only, to get into Charley’s pants. Charley has never been with a man before and doesn’t plan to start... -
![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... -
![A Little Bit Country (Don't Read in the Closet Events) by S.J. Frost]()
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... -
![Trouble by J.M. Dabney]()
Trouble by J.M. Dabney
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsModel perfect Jimmy “Trouble” Carver had never heard the word no. Tattooed, sexy and the quintessential bad boy Trouble had men falling over themselves to get to him. What people didn’t know about him was he was self-conscious even if life was easy for him. He’d started out as an apprentice at Twirled World Ink after college and never looked back... -
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![Gabriel by R.J. Scott]()
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]()
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]()
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]()
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... -
![The Single Dad and his Soulmate by Rebecca James]()
The Single Dad and his Soulmate by Rebecca James
The seventh book in the Hedonist series, this novel can be enjoyed as a standalone but is better read with the rest of the series.It's been five years since Flynn returned to New York and adopted his son, Cooper. In that time, not once has he run into his sexy biker ex-boyfriend... -
![Keeping Promises by Jodi Payne, B.A. Tortuga]()
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... -
![Tortured Souls by Carol Lynne]()
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... -
![King's Eyes by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory]()
King's Eyes by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA Second Chance Becomes Trouble After leaving his cheating ex and New York City behind, Mackenzie Byrnes wants to celebrate his new life and new teaching position in New Gothenburg. Only he ends up at a club in need of rescuing from a jerk who won’t take no for an answer. After that embarrassing mess, Mackenzie swears he’s on a man ban... -
![Recipe for Love by Carol Lynne]()
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... -
![Outlast the Night by Ariel Tachna]()
Outlast the Night by Ariel Tachna
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOffice manager Sam Emery is unemployed and out of luck. When his emotionally abusive wife demands a divorce, he contacts the one person he has left, his brother, Neil. He doesn’t expect Neil to reject him, but he also doesn’t expect the news of his divorce—and of his sexuality—to be met with such acceptance. Neil takes Sam to Lang Downs, the sheep station Neil calls home... -
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![The Cross of Sins by Geoffrey Knight]()
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... -
![True by Timothy Warren]()
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... -
![Confessions by Carol Lynne]()
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]()
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]()
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]()
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]()
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... -
![Confessions by Carol Lynne]()
Confessions by Carol Lynne
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 11 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... -
![Disrupt by Michelle Frost]()
Disrupt by Michelle Frost
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBeing vulnerable makes you a target. Pax knows this all too well. He doesn’t want to need a hero, but the green-eyed biker that keeps rescuing him anyway has him sliding into dangerous territory—namely, Mace’s bed.Mace is the Sergeant-at-Arms of the St. Louis Iron Heretics MC—treading through volatile situations is all in a days work... -
![24 Hour Husband by Parker Elliot]()
24 Hour Husband by Parker Elliot
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTwo Strangers… One passionate night… Who said anything about forever? Avery Prescott is set to inherit Prescott Hotels on his thirtieth birthday. There’s a condition though - he must be married. The thing is, he already is. And the problem is… his groom has no idea. What was supposed to be a night of escape two years ago ended in exchanging vows with a perfect stranger... -
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![Second Chances by Carol Lynne]()
Second Chances by Carol Lynne
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWith the new dormitory on the Second Chance Ranch nearing completion, Drake Smith butts heads once again with ranch owner, Robert "Oggie" Ogden. After a shotgun blast ends his career, ex-Chicago Police Officer, Robert "Oggie" Ogden, cashed in and headed for a new life in Cattle Valley... -
![What You Own by A.M. Arthur]()
What You Own by A.M. Arthur
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor Ryan Sanders, the Paige Community Center is more than a place where he teaches at-risk teens about musical theater. He found a sense of belonging there during one of the hardest times of his life. With the center facing a financial crisis, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep the doors open—even soliciting fundraiser donations from Langley-Quartermaine Financial... -
![Roots and Wings by D.W. Marchwell]()
Roots and Wings by D.W. Marchwell
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the six years since Jerry, David, and William first welcomed Billie and Cory into their home, a lot has changed in their lives. William has fallen in love, Cory has graduated and is engaged, and Jerry is as irascible as ever. David, however, is struggling. He worries about William and Cory, about how he and Jerry will deal with their house becoming an empty nest, and about his aging parents... -
![Follow The Sun by Meredith Russell, R.J. Scott]()
Follow The Sun by Meredith Russell, R.J. Scott
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first in a series of books filled with romance and drama on Sapphire Cay in the Bahamas. Lucas Madison is in the Bahamas for his sister's wedding on the beautiful and idyllic island of Sapphire Cay. He has the weight of the world on his shoulders... -
![Finding Home by Diana DeRicci]()
Finding Home by Diana DeRicci
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes that imaginary line in the sand is the only thing stopping you from loving. Parker is homeless. He's hot, tired, hungry, and thirsty. He has never expected miracles in his short life. They don't happen to him. When he's picked up on the side of the road by a well-meaning grandfather, he's driven to Jasper. Another small town on another long stretch of highway... -
![Power Bottom? by Rowan McAllister]()
Power Bottom? by Rowan McAllister
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan a pickup line from a stranger completely change the way an ordinary man sees himself? Adrian wouldn’t have thought so, but after an ugly breakup where his self-esteem took a serious beating, he’s willing to try just about anything to repair the damage… even return to a secluded bar in rural Maryland and the intriguing stranger whose words have been on his mind since they met...
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