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Junjo Romantica, Volume 02 by Shungiku Nakamura
Misaki and Usagi have been living together for over a month now, but suddenly a beautiful editor named Aikawa enters the picture, leaving Misaki to question his love for Usagi. -
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Junjo Romantica, Volume 05 by Shungiku Nakamura
A congratulatory party is being held for Usami for winning the esteemed Kikumaru Award! Sparks fly between Misaki and Usami's older brother Haruhiko - what can this mean? -
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![A Winter Symphony by Tiffany Reisz]()
A Winter Symphony by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShortly after the harrowing events of The Mistress, Kingsley realizes that to protect Juliette and their baby on the way, they need to leave New York and put their pasts behind them for good. Yet he's waited all his life to have Søren back and now that he does, how will he tell the only man he's ever loved he's leaving him. . -
![Love Stage!!, Vol. 5 by Eiki Eiki]()
Love Stage!!, Vol. 5 by Eiki Eiki
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIzumi's career as an entertainer is in full swing. He's costarring in a TV show with Ryoma and showing extraordinary promise as an actor, but that only deepens Ryoma's anguish. Will they be forced to choose work over love? As the two try to figure things out, disaster strikes! -
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![Open Doors: The Santorno Books by Sandrine Gasq-Dion, Jay Aheer]()
Open Doors: The Santorno Books by Sandrine Gasq-Dion, Jay Aheer
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis book is part of a series and is not meant to be read as a standalone. It is preceded by Reflections. It contains homosexual relations, violence and curse words. The tight-knit Youngblood-Santorno extended family is trying to put their lives back together following the loss of a beloved member. At the same time, they struggle to head off the danger that may come next... -
![Only The Flower Knows Vol. 3 by Rihito Takarai]()
Only The Flower Knows Vol. 3 by Rihito Takarai
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 21 ratings“I wonder what it feels like to be in an actual relationship with someone. ”. Misaki and Arikawa’s feelings have finally made it through to one another. However, as Misaki has never had a boyfriend before, the whole situation has left him a bit perplexed. Regardless, the love they feel for one another is strong enough to bring them to tears…. This is their love story! -
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Only The Flower Knows Vol. 2 by Rihito Takarai
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 21 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... -
![The Beck Brothers Series by Andria Large, Megan Hershenson]()
The Beck Brothers Series by Andria Large, Megan Hershenson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNothing scared Christian Beck more than his brothers finding out that he was gay. How could he ever tell his three big, buff, women-loving brothers that he was into dudes? What if they thought it was disgusting? What if they disowned him? He loved his brothers so much and couldn’t bear to lose them. His only problem? He was in love with his best friend, who was now his boyfriend... -
![Any Means Necessary by Aimee Nicole Walker]()
Any Means Necessary by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMitchell Heston…. I wasn’t proud of the man I’d become – selfish, spoiled, and cynical. Mark Bradley’s reappearance in my life made me want to be a better man. It had been more than two decades since we’d last seen each other and neither of us resembled the kids we used to be... -
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I Didn't Mean to Fall in Love -double- by Minta Suzumaru
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsYoshino and Rou's love story continues in the sequel story to the hit Boys' Love manga I Didn't Mean to Fall in Love! Charismatic college student Rou never expected his one-night stand with thirty-year-old Yoshino to amount to more than a casual fling. But more surprises are in store for this unlikely couple! Rou has just joined the workforce and is looking forward to a happy future together... -
![Love Mode, Vol. 5 by Yuki Shimizu]()
Love Mode, Vol. 5 by Yuki Shimizu
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAnother 100% Aoe-Naoya focused volume! Naoya has just gotten into a prestigious high school and is thinking this is the happiest time in his life. He's also starting to realize that he might just be in love with Reiji, his mentor. While Naoya has his eyes on Reiji, it seems someone has her eyes on Naoya... -
![Cowboy Christmas by Stormy Glenn]()
Cowboy Christmas by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Cowboy Romance, M/M, with M/M/M, light spanking, HEA]. Life has settled down for each of the Blaecleahs. They’ve all found their legends and are living a life filled with love and happiness... -
![Do Not Disturb by Mia Monroe]()
Do Not Disturb by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIf pining was an Olympic event, I'd win the gold. The minute Charles walks into my life, I'm done for. He's everything I'm not- focused, serious, career-oriented. He's also gorgeous, intelligent, and sexy as all heck. I'm allergic to relationships and my idea of a quiet night is going to only one bar. But I can't resist my handsome coworker, even if he's clearly not interested... -
![Ten Count, Vol. 6 by Rihito Takarai, 宝井理人]()
Ten Count, Vol. 6 by Rihito Takarai, 宝井理人
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsCorporate secretary Shirotani suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder in this doctor-patient romance fraught with compulsion! Corporate secretary Shirotani suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. One day he meets Kurose, a therapist who offers to take him through a ten-step program to cure him of his compulsion... -
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![Always You by Aimee Nicole Walker]()
Always You by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’d often felt lost in the shadow of my older brother, Sebastian Blake. People either ran from me in fear or tried to use me to get to him. In my struggle to forge my own path, I’d taken a wrong turn a time or two, which nearly cost me my life... -
![Strawberries for Dessert by Marie Sexton]()
Strawberries for Dessert by Marie Sexton
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsPart of the Coda series. When Jonathan Kechter agrees to a blind date with Cole Fenton, he expects nothing more than dinner and a one-night stand… but he gets more than he bargained for in Cole. Cole is arrogant, flamboyant, and definitely not Jon’s type. Still, when Cole suggests an arrangement of getting together for casual sex whenever they’re both in town, Jon readily agrees... -
![RUSH: an X and Dima novella by Avril Ashton]()
RUSH: an X and Dima novella by Avril Ashton
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPlease Note: Dima and Xavier’s story begins in (Watch Me) Break You. It is strongly advised that you read that first, before starting RUSH. It’s been almost six years since Dima Zhirkov first fell in love with Xavier Storm. Now married, the couple has found a tentative balance between their relationship and Dima’s role as the head of Brooklyn’s underworld…. Or at least, they thought they had... -
![Embracing the Storm by Carly Marie]()
Embracing the Storm by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Do you think dragons exist? ". After fifteen years and two kids, Spencer is pretty sure he knows Grayson inside and out. Until a seemingly normal visit to DASH—their favorite club—has him questioning everything he thought he knew about his husband. Grayson has always found peace in submission. But when he discovers age play, something missing slots into place... -
![Barracuda's Heart by Jayne Rylon]()
Barracuda's Heart by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSome hearts can be repaired. Others should just be totaled. Carver always thought he could sense when Roman was on the verge of falling into his inner darkness. But this time, Carver misses those cues—and leads the police on a high-speed race to the ER, praying his Barracuda won’t die on the way... -
![Tied to You by Riley Hart]()
Tied to You by Riley Hart
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMiles Sorenson prides himself on his brutal honesty. Facts and logic are a hell of a lot easier to deal with than emotions. He’s got his career and a small, close-knit group of friends, and he doesn’t need nor want anything else. The total opposite of Quinn Barker, who doesn’t take life too seriously and thinks a good laugh can cure anything... -
![Final Exam by K.C. Wells]()
Final Exam by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLearning to Love: Book Four. One house, three couples, and one year left until their final exams…. Evan and Daniel want to take their D/s relationship to the next level. When Daniel suggests conducting a little research at a BDSM club, Evan is more than up for it. Trouble is, one of their housemates isn’t happy about this. Finances tighten for new couple Josh and Chris... -
![Snowstorms and Second Chances by Brigham Vaughn]()
Snowstorms and Second Chances by Brigham Vaughn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsErik Josef is a forty-three-year-old, recently divorced businessman with one goal: wrap up his last project of the year so he can spend the holidays in Tahiti. All he wants is drinks on a beach, served to him by a woman in a bikini... -
![The Family Eternal by James Buchanan]()
The Family Eternal by James Buchanan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen the body of a young woman is found in a burning rental cabin, Deputy Joe Peterson and newly minted Fire Inspector Kabe Varghese must learn to work together to find out who she is and why she died. Folks will tell you that family is second only to God in Utah. But what brings strength to some can sow sorrow with others... -
![Awkward Silence, Volume 02 by Hinako Takanaga]()
Awkward Silence, Volume 02 by Hinako Takanaga
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSatoru is an introvert with a longtime crush on Keigo, a popular boy on the baseball team. But much to his surprise, Keigo comes up to him and asks him out! Satoru is so overcome he can't respond. Will Satoru be able to get past his shyness, or will he lose his chance with the boy he loves? -
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![Christian by Andria Large, Megan Hershenson]()
Christian by Andria Large, Megan Hershenson
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNothing scared Christian Beck more than his brothers finding out that he was gay. How could he ever tell his three big, buff, women-loving brothers that he was into dudes? What if they thought it was disgusting? What if they disowned him? He loved his brothers so much and couldn’t bear to lose them. His only problem? He was in love with his best friend, who was now his boyfriend...Categorized as:
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![Super Nova by Jayne Rylon]()
Super Nova by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHis demons are no match for her passion. Kaige “Super Nova” Davis doesn’t carry a chip on his shoulder. It’s more like a beast in his belly…and right now the monster he’s fought so hard to tame is growling to unleash its legendary temper. Eli has gone behind his back and hired a marketing consultant... -
![Bondage Rescue by Morticia Knight]()
Bondage Rescue by Morticia Knight
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKyle’s best friend Marshall resurfaces and he’s in a lot of trouble. Can the men at Kiss of Leather convince a former Dom to take on the mouthy sub? Master Derek and his new sub Corey have signed a contract and enjoy their first scene together. The love between them is strong and Derek is as protective of his boy as ever... -
![The Sky Is Dead by Sue Brown]()
The Sky Is Dead by Sue Brown
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDanny is young, gay, and homeless. He lives in the park, preferring to avoid attention, but when thugs confront a stranger, Danny rushes to his rescue. He and the would-be victim, Harry, form a cautious friendship that deepens months later, when Harry persuades Danny to visit his home... -
![The Brick Yard by Carol Lynne]()
The Brick Yard by Carol Lynne
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor Lucky Gunn, the hardest fight of his life happens outside the cage. On the south side of Chicago sits an old gym called The Brick Yard. Ten years ago, on a bitterly cold day, Lucky Gunn wandered into The Brick Yard dressed in a threadbare jacket, looking for refuge... -
![Punch↑ 4 by Shiuko Kano, 鹿乃しうこ]()
Punch↑ 4 by Shiuko Kano, 鹿乃しうこ
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThese construction workers like to play with their tools. High-flying architect Maki Motoharu loves looking at hot guys, and where better to find a lot of good-looking, well-toned hotties than a construction site? But after one visit, Motoharu winds up with an unexpected commitment... -
![Cody by Lynn Hagen]()
Cody by Lynn Hagen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Cowboy Romance, M/M, HEA]. Life is really simple, but we insist on making it difficult. Cody Wylde is living proof that just because he is easygoing, doesn’t mean his life is any less complicated. He is falling in love with a man who has arrested him more times than he can't count and finds that giving his heart isn’t as easy as it sounds... -
![Would You Hold It Against Me by Aria Grace]()
Would You Hold It Against Me by Aria Grace
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCayson enjoys running his family’s pizzeria and carrying on the legacy his great-grandfather started so many years ago. But it consumes his whole life. He opens and closes seven days a week, never taking a moment to himself, making it impossible to meet someone to share his life with... -
![Heartstrings by S.J. Frost]()
Heartstrings by S.J. Frost
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen violinist, Nicholas “Las” Lamont would make his treasured violin sing, he could transfer the emotion of every piece to his listeners. That was before his passion faded. As Las performs the last concert on his tour, he realizes his lackluster playing goes against everything he used to love about music and he has two choices; rediscover his love for music, or stop playing... -
![The Straight Boyfriend by Renae Kaye]()
The Straight Boyfriend by Renae Kaye
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLoving You: Book Three. Aaron Hall has never been able to remain faithful to a single woman, and for most of his life, he’s dated two women at once. Recently his girlfriend tracked him down and knocked on his door—and his live-in girlfriend answered. Now he has no girlfriend and a mortgage he can’t pay by himself...Categorized as:
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![Son of a Gun by A.M. Riley]()
Son of a Gun by A.M. Riley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPolitics, drugs and secrets from the past collide in the town of Boerne Texas and end in a chase across the Devil's Backbone. Stefan Sanchez number one reason to leave Texas was closeted deputy Chet Blain... -
![Turn the Other Cheek by Chris Owen]()
Turn the Other Cheek by Chris Owen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this sequel to the popular Cheek to Cheek , Mallory and Will have moved past dating, though it's still a race to hit the sheets every time they look at each other. Trouble is brewing, however, since hitting the sheets is a no-no for firefighters who work together... -
![Anything for a Byline by Sean Michael]()
Anything for a Byline by Sean Michael
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNat has paid his dues and just needs his first by-line to break into the journalism business. It's gotten to the point where he isn't too fussy about what magazine or newspaper that by-line is in either. When his friend and old newshound Al arranges an interview for him at the Velvet Glove, a private BDSM club, Nat figures all he has to do is show up, do the interview and write his story... -
![A Sticky End by James Lear]()
A Sticky End by James Lear
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBest friends and sometimes lovers Edward "Mitch" Mitchell and Harry "Boy" Morgan have been in terrible jams before — their adventures of murder, mystery, and unstoppable sex have made The Back Passage and The Secret Tunnel international bestellers... -
![Building Heat by K. Sterling]()
Building Heat by K. Sterling
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThings are about to get very hot in an apartment building in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. 12C- Avery McKannery is one of New York City’s most powerful and ruthless lawyers. Professionally, he’s unstoppable and intimidating, destroying everyone in his path. Privately, Avery has issues. Serious issues. And absolutely no personal life beyond silently lusting after the guy next door... -
![Double Dealing: A Marriage of Inconvenience: An Arranged Marriage by Nicole Colville, Kellie Dennis Book Cover by Design]()
Double Dealing: A Marriage of Inconvenience: An Arranged Marriage by Nicole Colville, Kellie Dennis Book Cover by Design
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaught in a messy merger with the mounting pressure to close a multi-billion-dollar deal, business mogul Ryder Granger finds things are more hostile than the average takeover, but he’s not just interested in acquiring the lucrative Lyon coffee chain. He has an entirely more personal motive hidden beneath his cool exterior and designer suit... -
![A Heart Without Borders by Andrew Grey]()
A Heart Without Borders by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPediatrician Wes Gordon will do just about anything to escape his grief. When opportunity knocks, he signs on to work at a hospital in a tent camp in Haiti. One night while returning to his quarters, he comes across a gang of kids attempting to set fire to an underage rentboy and intervenes, taking the injured René under his wing...Categorized as:
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![Rediscovered by E.M. Denning]()
Rediscovered by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWatching his fake fiance stumble out of a Vegas chapel with a husband who wasn’t him was the best thing that could have ever happened to Harrison Andrews. There’s only one man Harrison wants to be with, and it’s the one man he can’t have. Why can’t Harrison put his heart on the line and go after the one he always wanted? His old friend has thrown caution to the wind and married a stranger...Categorized as:
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![Isle of Wishes: an opposites attract gay romance by Sue Brown]()
Isle of Wishes: an opposites attract gay romance by Sue Brown
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA small island gay romance, the second in An Isle Story series. An out and proud bisexual UK cop meets closeted gay US cop for snarky conversation and intense stares... -
![Safe Limits by Morticia Knight]()
Safe Limits by Morticia Knight
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe men from Kiss of Leather gather together to rescue a terrified young sub. But it’s Master Derek who wants to keep him for good. Master Gavin and his boy, Kyle, are celebrating their newly established bond when Master Josh calls requesting their help. Josh’s sub, David, needs the men to help his best friend from childhood while they’re away at a BDSM convention in San Francisco... -
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![Kenton's Courage by M.A. Innes]()
Kenton's Courage by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKenton. How soon is too soon to let your uniqueness shine? Kenton doesn’t have the best track record of getting the timing right but he really wants to get it perfect this time because he knows he’s not only met Mr. Right, he’s met the Handler of his dreams. The only problem? Bane doesn’t seem to know what that is... -
![Pony by S.J.D. Peterson]()
Pony by S.J.D. Peterson
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGrant Maxwell, aka Max, wakes to find his coffeepot has died in the night. Not one who can start his day without his favorite brew, he heads to the local coffee shop. Max finds something even more appealing than caffeine in the form of a twenty-six-year-old hottie Aiden James... -
![An Immoveable Solitude by S.A. McAuley]()
An Immoveable Solitude by S.A. McAuley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsErik Hash, owner of a shark diving company in South Africa, loses everything in one night--his business, his partner, and his desire to live. The victim of a violent hate crime, he leaves South Africa and takes a job aboard a private yacht to escape. When his partner reappears after three years, he wonders if there is something left for them to rebuild... -
![Falling in Love with Crazy by Dane Waters]()
Falling in Love with Crazy by Dane Waters
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEconomics professor Ryuu Tanaka suffers through the embarrassment of playing softball with his students to get closer to the man sitting under a nearby tree. Ryuu finds Daniel to be more attractive, more intelligent, and more mysterious than any human being has a right to be...Categorized as:
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![Bleeding Hearts by Josh Aterovis]()
Bleeding Hearts by Josh Aterovis
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKillian Kendall is used to being overlooked, even in his own family. That's about to change. With the arrival of a new kid at school, Killian's whole world is about to be turned upside down. The new guy is openly gay and, for reasons he can't really understand, Killian finds himself drawn to him... -
![Mia's Masters [Locks and Chains 2] by Sara Kingston]()
Mia's Masters [Locks and Chains 2] by Sara Kingston
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[Menage and More: Erotic Consensual BDSM Menage a Quatre Romance, M/M/M/F with M/M/M, public exhibition, spanking, whipping, HEA] Mia Randall has drooled over her three drop-dead-gorgeous and very gay bosses for almost three years. Listening to their kinky boardroom sex-a-thons would heat any woman’s blood. But as always the disappointment that they are gay has kept her desires a secret...
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