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#Fate by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhat’s meant to be will always find a way. Perfection isn’t an illusion. I met it, held it in my hands. But then it slipped right through. Perfection isn’t an illusion. It’s elusive, cleverly evasive, and, in many ways, a horrible tease. I’m not a man to be toyed with. Quiet, thoughtful, and even sometimes careful,. but never someone to taunt... -
![Tomorrow's Too Late by Nicole Edwards]()
Tomorrow's Too Late by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA man with a painful past. Hunter Kogan is no stranger to pain. For the past five years, he has been in a downward spiral, his days dark and grey. He spends most of his waking hours stumbling through, hating every second, wishing he didn't even exist. A woman with a secret. Danielle Davidson was born with a secret, one she knows should never get out... -
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![Sated in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Sated in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Montgomery Ink saga continues in a seductive romance where a runaway bride and two best friends might just take the chance of a lifetime. Ethan Montgomery thought he had his life figured out until the moment he and his best friend met a woman in a wedding dress drinking wine out of a paper bag. He might work too many hours and always seems to put his family and friends first... -
![Red Lined by Crea Reitan]()
Red Lined by Crea Reitan
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMaybe you can order love online…. Julian. I’ve spent a short lifetime learning that what people say they want is rarely what they actually want. What I hope for is a relationship where both of us feel comfortable together. I think I finally find what I’m looking for in a mail order bride. Then he shows up...Categorized as:
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![Rafe by Nicole Edwards]()
Rafe by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA history of running… When Rafe Sharpe was eighteen, he put Coyote Ridge, his family, and everyone he knew in his rearview in order to escape his past. When he returned three years ago, everyone thought he’d returned to face the horrors that had shaped his existence. What he didn’t tell anyone was that he’d been running then, too... -
![Minding Their Manners by M.Q. Barber]()
Minding Their Manners by M.Q. Barber
Facing their families is turning out to be the trio’s toughest test. Life should be grand for Henry, Alice, and Jay. They’ve defeated the doubts that kept them apart and embraced a relationship that suits all three of them. But the arrival of Alice’s sister threatens to upend their cozy routine. Skepticism and accusations erupt in a visit bristling with tension as the sisters tear open old wounds... -
![Pound by Jayne Rylon]()
Pound by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe original Powertools crew are back in a brand new series! With the crew reunited to work on a massive career-expanding project and spend their off-time relaxing together, what could go wrong? They’ve learned not to tempt fate, but are also committed to doing whatever is in their power to make their crew happy, sated, and whole for the rest of their lives... -
![Aerial by Manuela Rouget]()
Aerial by Manuela Rouget
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy name is Fauve, I’m twenty-two years old, and two months ago, I was a normal French college student. Now? I was just accepted into the prestigious National Institute of Circus Arts of Montréal and moved to the other side of the Atlantic to attend their 10-month Intensive Program...Categorized as:
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![Drilled by Jayne Rylon]()
Drilled by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe original Powertools crew is back in a brand new series! Starting over is never easy. Especially when it means leaving your friends and lovers behind. Separation anxiety gives Morgan second thoughts about defecting from Powertools, making things rocky between her and her husband Joe... -
![Perfect Gifts by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Perfect Gifts by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFamily comes first in all things. Whatever the cost. Ten had always heard the saying ‘Out of the mouth of babes,’ but he’d not expected it to hit home as it had. After a comment from their daughter, Ten and Jared find themselves pondering an addition to the family. Moving into the adoption process is nerve-wracking and riddled with anxiety—kind of like how the Railers have been playing of late... -
![Line Brawl by Bianca Sommerland]()
Line Brawl by Bianca Sommerland
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNot all fights are one on one. In a team, no man should stand alone. ‘You can’t keep me. ’. Shawn ‘Easy’ Pischlar has given his speech so often, it should be written on the white board in the Dartmouth Cobra’s locker room. Too many of his own teammates have heard the words. And the games he’s played are finally catching up to him... -
![Rolling Stones by Shawn Keys]()
Rolling Stones by Shawn Keys
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsChuck didn't expect to be retired by the time he was thirty. That was just how life had worked out. He'd had his fair share of adventures, put together a decent bankroll while working in the oil fields of northern Canada, and escaped with an injury that hadn't crippled him too badly... -
![Northland by Cara Dee]()
Northland by Cara Dee
Two years ago, Logan Ward got the surprise of his life when he discovered he was the father of a two-year-old boy. Professionally and romantically adrift, he devoted all his time and energy to caring for his son. But now he’s searching for something more, and he and Justin head north to Alaska to try out the life his best friend Quinn has been raving about...Categorized as:
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![Love and History by Lane Hayes]()
Love and History by Lane Hayes
The sporty roommate, the professor, and a history lesson…. Holden-. Ezra might be the most annoying roommate ever. He’s loud, obnoxious, and full of himself. So what if he’s a tall, muscular, tattooed jock? His tendency to strip to his boxers in the kitchen while helping himself to my food isn’t endearing in the slightest. Nope. Ezra has to go... -
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![Love Notes by Ella Goode]()
Love Notes by Ella Goode
Three of Us • Belong Together. (This is a compilation of Three of Us and Belong Together). Olivia is ready for two college and her men. Despite dating the Audley twins since she was fifteen, it’s been a chaste relationship. No matter how she tries to tempt them. Olivia knows that loving her two men isn’t conventional, but she’s determined to have them even if the whole world disapproves...Categorized as:
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![Grind by Jayne Rylon]()
Grind by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe original Powertools crew are back in a brand new series! The crew has overcome enormous odds to live and love together, but can it survive being divided? Devon, Neil, and James know where they’re needed most is in Middletown, working on Mike and Joe’s new construction team. Because in addition to their careers, the Powertools’ intimate bond is in jeopardy... -
![When Stars Align by Denver Shaw]()
When Stars Align by Denver Shaw
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsScarred by the past. Terrified to love again. Savion. Once upon a time, my life was a fairytale. Engaged to a beautiful woman, we were planning our perfect future. Then, the sick act of an obsessed man ruined everything. Alone, disfigured, and betrayed, I fled to LA to focus on my work as a paleontologist. It was there I met Declan... -
![The Jock by E.M. Denning]()
The Jock by E.M. Denning
Colby Bennett is straight. At twenty-five, he’s the middle of three boys raised by a single father. He’s always been a jock, so managing a gym feels like his calling. If only being a big brother were as easy. When Colby stumbles on his younger brother trying on feminine clothing, Taylor is angry and embarrassed...Categorized as:
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![Playing the Player by Beth Bolden]()
Playing the Player by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCenter Logan Banks didn’t come to Miami looking for a best friend. He came for football and for a chance at freedom—the freedom to live out of the closet. But after a water main break, he lands an unexpected roommate, the new Piranhas kicker, Dylan Leonard. Between practices, games, and too many late nights on the couch, a best friend is exactly what he gets... -
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Impact Zone Special Edition by Courtney W. Dixon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSpecial Edition Book Art - Paperback only. Two desperate encounters led to a dating arrangement. One for money. The other for sexual exploration. Kel. I tried to save Ohana Surfing Club, a surf shop my father and I owned... -
![Poolside by Taylor E. Weston]()
Poolside by Taylor E. Weston
Divorce left Tommy Littleton shaken. He thought he’d checked all the boxes in his marriage, but none of it mattered when “love” was left out. With nothing else to show for his life, Tommy will stop at nothing to get a promotion–even if it means participating in an open-water swim to impress his boss. Unfortunately, he looks like a drowning raccoon in the water...Categorized as:
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![Slow Ride by Jayne Rylon]()
Slow Ride by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen tragedy struck, the loss of Jordan and Wren’s shared lover ripped them apart. Guilt and shame made it impossible for Agent Jordan Mikalski to look the love of his life in the eye. If he couldn’t face her, he sure as hell couldn’t live with her or make love to her or even be the man to comfort her in the depths of her grief... -
![Hearts of Gold by Nicole Stewart]()
Hearts of Gold by Nicole Stewart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFreckle dusted beauty Claire Dunlap moved to Wyoming to escape her stressful city life, but when new responsibilities and old family feuds start to weigh her down, she discovers an unexpected connection with old friend Riley and the handsome Chance. And when they find a map that might lead to gold on the mountain, the adventure of their lives begins... -
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![Hard Ride by Jayne Rylon]()
Hard Ride by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThere’s a thin line between love and hate. Kyra Kado hates Van Hernandez. Or at least she wishes she could. Ever since she kissed him and he rejected her as a “mistake”, things have been tense onboard their tour bus. Kyra takes out her aggression during her drumming performances as a member of Kason Cox’s band and tries not to think about how well Van guards her body between their shows... -
![Off Field Drama (Class in Session) by Ember Davis]()
Off Field Drama (Class in Session) by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSALEM. Senior year is upon us and as much as this is the last hurrah, it’s also time to buckle down because before I know we won’t have the quad to call home and then life truly begins. I’m not sure where I’m going, but I also want to enjoy the time I have left... -
![Mud & Lace by Jay Northcote]()
Mud & Lace by Jay Northcote
When Wicksy falls for drag queen Charlie, they discover that both sexuality and gender can be fluid. Simon Wicks—Wicksy to his rugby teammates—has only ever been interested in women. But when he sets eyes on Lady Gogo, a drag queen who performs at Rainbow Place, he can’t stop thinking about her... -
![Fahrenheit by Leigh Lennon]()
Fahrenheit by Leigh Lennon
The Red Head:. I never had a home until I was an adult, living in foster care as a kid. Now, I have a family, one I chose for me. But I’d always longed for a man I could call my forever. Instead, I found two, and they both want me. So how do I choose between them? The Doctor:. I found the woman I want for life and she’s in love with me. But she also loves another man... -
![Summer Catch by Beth Bolden]()
Summer Catch by Beth Bolden
Newly hired Charleston Condors’ coach Jonathan Kelley is very aware of all the uphill battles he’s got to climb. There’s a new owner he’s got to please. New culture to implement. New players to train. New rules to follow. But one rule hasn't don't spend so much time flirting with the cute bartender via text that you start to wonder if you're straight, after all... -
![Riptide by Ruthie Luhnow]()
Riptide by Ruthie Luhnow
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"The weirdest part about kissing my best friend is that it isn't weird at all. ". Drew Riordan is excellent at compartmentalization. It's the only way he's managed to survive three years at Bellamy university—and on the crew team—and how he's made peace with staying in the closet for the foreseeable future... -
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Boys of Summer by A.E. Wasp
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTeammates, roommates, friends with benefits. What could go wrong? Boys of Summer is a book about finding the perfect person to ride shotgun with on the crazy road trip called life. It contains a Dolly Parton lookalike, an unfortunate deer versus car incident, and poorly-timed epiphanies. Everybody leaves. That was the first lesson Thunder goalie James McVicker ever learned... -
![The Game Changer by Kay Simone]()
The Game Changer by Kay Simone
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA straight quarterback. A gay physical therapist. Love is out of bounds… Right? Malcolm Rodgers loses everything in one week. The quarterback is benched with an injury the same week his fiancée breaks off their engagement... -
![The Redemption of River by Eli Easton]()
The Redemption of River by Eli Easton
River Larsen is a world traveler, truth-seeker, and tantric healer. He’s a master of loving all—and no one. Both his past and his spiritual path warn him against attachment. When he falls for his surrogacy client and coffee magnate, Brent McKay, River tells himself it’s a temporary idyll, a beautiful encounter they’ll both enjoy and move on from like two ships passing in the stream of life...Categorized as:
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![Double Doms: A Menage Baby Romance by Tia Siren, Candy Stone]()
Double Doms: A Menage Baby Romance by Tia Siren, Candy Stone
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI gave my submission to two dominant men. And now I’m carrying their baby. Kylie:. I’m usually a good girl. But that night, I learned just how bad I can be. I let myself be dominated by two s*xy, commanding men. Before long, we were alone in a room - the three of us, me on my knees, blindfolded, my wrists gently tied above my head... -
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![Meeting Mr. Christmas by Ali Ryecart]()
Meeting Mr. Christmas by Ali Ryecart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo best friends. One secret crush. A kiss that changes everything. There’s never been a time when Noel’s not been in love with his best friend Jed. The problem is, Jed’s straight. Always has been, always will be. Yet, as the festive season descends on Collier’s Creek there’s only one gift Noel for Jed to wake up and realise they are meant to be together... -
![Double Heat: Menage Firefighter Romance MFM by Vanessa Kinney, Vivian Monir]()
Double Heat: Menage Firefighter Romance MFM by Vanessa Kinney, Vivian Monir
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTwo men so hot nothing can quench their fire … but will she lose them both? As the mayor’s daughter, Rose Collins has to pay attention to public opinion. Running a children’s charity that teaches kids about fire safety is no problem at all for her father’s image, until it brings her into contact with two sexy, equally irresistible firefighters... -
![Break Away by Van Barrett]()
Break Away by Van Barrett
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStudent journalist Lane Matthews is appalled by his latest assignment: write an intimate expose on the University's most popular athlete, River Brame. Lane doesn't know a thing about sports and can't stand muscular meat-heads... -
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Two Chances by Elle Everton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCould you give up everything . .. for a second chance at true love? Sex tapes are common in Hollywood, but mine was … a little different. And very humiliating. To try to salvage my career, my publicist banishes me back home to Angel Falls, Idaho — aka Hell On Earth — until it all blows over. All I plan to do is lay low. Stay out of trouble. But I didn’t count on running into them... -
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Daring Proposal by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNever in her life has she been so bold to propose something so daring. .. Since losing her husband years ago in a tragic accident, Eve Sanders hasn't dated. Her husband's death proved life is short, so why waste time denying her unfulfilled desires. Eve desires two men, but not just any two. Both happen to be former Super Bowl champions and best friends... -
![Dirty Dare by Mira Lyn Kelly]()
Dirty Dare by Mira Lyn Kelly
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt started as a dareA laugh, a drunken challenge to me, captain of the guys’ hockey team, to kiss him, captain of the swim team. It became the answerIt was a question I didn't even realize I'd been asking. It became everythingHe became everything. My beating heart. My every thought. What I held more precious than a future I’d been sacrificing for as long as I could remember... -
![Her Dirty Jocks by Mika Lane]()
Her Dirty Jocks by Mika Lane
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI have to tutor three hot student athletes to earn extra cash. But they’re the ones who end up teaching me… how to be dirty. I needed money for school. Three hot jocks needed to pass math. You could say I made the team. One has very hard… muscles. Another knows how to… score. And the third throws a real curve… ball... -
![The Other Guy by Cary Attwell]()
The Other Guy by Cary Attwell
Emory James is, by his own admission, not the type of person the adjective exciting would ever deign to touch with a ten-foot pole. Cautious , reserved and staid , however, all crowd around him like best friends. Still, he gets by -- or at least he gets by up until his fiancée dumps him at the altar...Categorized as:
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![The Heartbreaker by Billie Bloom]()
The Heartbreaker by Billie Bloom
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTwo frat brothers, one hot confession…let the heartbreaking commence! Chase. My roommate found my spank bank and I’ve seen the way he’s been looking at me ever since. I might be inexperienced and unsure, but I know watching Luca bring a guy back to his room makes my chest ache... -
![Honeymoon Hoax by Devyn Morgan]()
Honeymoon Hoax by Devyn Morgan
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat happens when two best friends end up playing husbands on a Caribbean cruise? Brad Taylor’s been left at the altar. He’d take the honeymoon alone, but his non-refundable tickets are for a newlyweds-only cruise. Brad needs a spouse to get on that ship, so he asks his best man (and best friend) for a quickie Vegas wedding. Now they both can have the time of their lives in the Caribbean... -
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![Just a Summer Deal by Zach Jenkins, E. Davies]()
Just a Summer Deal by Zach Jenkins, E. Davies
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"You think you can go gay for the summer? ". "I'm the bad egg in Team Gay. ". Gay romance author Aaron Douglas has almost everything going for him: a successful career, fun friends, and loving parents who live just far enough away. Unfortunately, he's earned a love 'em and leave 'em reputation, though...Categorized as:
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![Out With A Bang by Billie Bloom]()
Out With A Bang by Billie Bloom
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGucci. My straight guy fetish has gotten me into trouble for years, but does that mean I’ll stop? Never sis! When I see the way Johnny reacts to my touch, I can’t help but go for it. Johnny. I may be our hockey team’s enforcer, but that doesn’t mean I’m not a mushy romantic off the ice. When I agree to help my frat brother with his assignment, I never expected that I’d crave his body... -
![Battle for the Top by Ariella Zoelle]()
Battle for the Top by Ariella Zoelle
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhether it’s on or off the tennis court, Knightley is always ready to battle for the top. An explosive confrontation with his nemesis Kingston leads them to take their rivalry to the next level off the court. Can two fierce adversaries turn passion into romance? Knightley Neilson. Kingston Sabatino throws fuel on my fire like nothing else ever has... -
![Winning the Point Guard by Laura John]()
Winning the Point Guard by Laura John
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI grew up believing I was straight. I probably would have gone my whole life thinking that if I hadn’t gone away for the summer and met someone who opened my eyes to the queer spectrum. When I get back to GSU I no longer identify as straight and I’m beyond nervous to come out to my friends. Especially my best friend Brendon who is my ride or die...Categorized as:
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![Back Off! That's My Jock by Wade Kelly]()
Back Off! That's My Jock by Wade Kelly
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe JOCK Series: Book Three. Defining his sexuality didn’t make sense until his best friend spelled it out. Doug Archer did some pretty idiotic things in the first eight weeks of his junior year of college. First, he kissed his gay best friend, and second, he kissed a guy he’d mistaken for a girl. Not stellar moments for Doug... -
![Double Hockey Sticks (Love & Hockey ) by Nixie Finn]()
Double Hockey Sticks (Love & Hockey ) by Nixie Finn
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsStar hockey player Derick McClure has been secretly in love with his teammate, Andres, for years. Unable to confess his feelings, Derick plays matchmaker, hoping to bury his emotions by setting Andres up with someone else. When Derick successfully pairs Andres with the captivating Rochelle, he finds himself unexpectedly drawn to her as well...
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