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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... -
![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... -
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![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... -
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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... -
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![Ten Count, Vol. 6 by Rihito Takarai, 宝井理人]()
Ten Count, Vol. 6 by Rihito Takarai, 宝井理人
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 33 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... -
![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... -
![Lily's Fire by Lise Gold]()
Lily's Fire by Lise Gold
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLily, a heartbroken editor from London, has just learned the hard way that love is unpredictable. After finding her fiancee entangled with another woman, she travels to Bali to recover from her failed relationship. River is a womanizing artist with a troubled past and serious commitment issues. She traded a successful career in L.A... -
![I Didn't Mean to Fall in Love -double- by Minta Suzumaru]()
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... -
![The Interview by Jocelynn Drake]()
The Interview by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy boss played cupid … And set me up on the best date of my life.My boss meddled.The app matched us.And Arden curled my toes with his disarming smile, sweet humor, and bone-melting kisses.Go on a Valentine’s Day blind date and fall in love with Kaylan and Arden.The Interview is a prequel novelette for the Executive Suite Secrets series... -
![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... -
![Happy's Joy by Stormy Glenn]()
Happy's Joy by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings[The Stormy Glenn ManLove Collection: Alternative Contemporary Romance, MM, HEA]Happy and Marc have been together for a couple of years and things are going good for them. Once they bring a puppy into the family, Happy starts to wonder if they need to expand their family. He's positive Marc would make an excellent father, even if he's a little unsure if he would himself... -
![Hot Mess 3 by Stormy Glenn]()
Hot Mess 3 by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[Siren Publishing: The Stormy Glenn ManLove Collection: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, HEA] Two years ago, to the night, my world changed when Lt. Salvador Delvecchio rescued me from a beat down and decided I belonged to him. A year ago, he changed my life once again when he asked me to marry him... -
![Our Greatest Adventure by Erica Lee]()
Our Greatest Adventure by Erica Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlana Doyle’s life has gone severely downhill. She lost her mom to cancer, talking to her dad is like talking to a wall, and to top it off, her loser boyfriend kicked her out as soon as he got her pregnant. Luckily, her best friend, Mia, and her wife, Colby, are there to help pick up the pieces... -
![Harley's Heart by Stormy Glenn]()
Harley's Heart by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter being rescued from ten months spent in hell, all Harlan Thomas wants to do is go home to the one man whose memory kept him alive. Trouble is, Miko is not where Harley left him. Mitsuaki Thomas was heartbroken when his husband didn’t come home from a mission. He didn’t give up when the letters stopped or even when his mother-in-law had a funeral for Harley... -
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![Pisces Floors Taurus by Anyta Sunday]()
Pisces Floors Taurus by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsVacation time – time to try something new… Spend some more time with Zane and Beckett in this short & steamy follow up to “Pisces Hooks Taurus’” as they deepen their bond.All proceeds of the first month of sales will go to charity. This story was previously posted in three installments in the “KU in the Korner” Facebook group... -
![Waiting to Breathe by Stormy Glenn]()
Waiting to Breathe by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCecil Montgomery took one look at Manuel Lopez and knew he wanted the handsome Marine in his life. Convincing Manny of that might be harder than anything Cecil has ever faced before, especially when fate seems determined to keep them apart. After one night of passion in the arms of Cecil Montgomery, Manuel Lopez runs in the other direction... -
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Texas Detour by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGo west. That’s the phrase that’s been drumming in my chest ever since my brother died. We spent years planning our way out of this West Virginia town. I can’t get my brother back, but I can follow through on his dream. So, here I am, driving a car older than I am, making my way to California... -
![When Dreams Tremble by Radclyffe]()
When Dreams Tremble by Radclyffe
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLeslie Harris's return home after a decade of triumphs and disappointment resembles a nightmare more than the quiet stroll down memory lane she'd hoped for. A run-in with much-changed town bad girl Devon Watts, a woman she'd once secretly lusted after, rekindles small town jealousies and old heart aches--and reminds Leslie just why she left... -
![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... -
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Finding Jaime by P. Dawn
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings"If I'd stood up for what I knew to be right, and not allowed myself to be bullied into suppressing who I really am, then I wouldn't be the huge fucking mess I am today. Well, I'm setting that straight. Now I don't give a damn because I know who I am. I know who I love is nobody's business but my own, and if anybody has a problem with it, then that's theirs, not mine... -
![Friends Like These by Tymber Dalton]()
Friends Like These by Tymber Dalton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[contemporary BDSM erotic fiction, MMF, MFM, MF, MM]What do sex-doll pool floats, binder clips, and baby bottles have in common?There might be a kinky Suncoast Society baby shower in the works for Leigh, complete with crazy games and fun for all, because this group knows how to enjoy themselves... -
![Home in His Eyes by Stormy Glenn]()
Home in His Eyes by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratings[Siren Publishing: The Stormy Glenn ManLove Collection: Erotic Alternative Contemporary Romantic Suspense, M/M, HEA] Adam Bozeman's world ended when he was informed his lover had been killed in a shooting. Unable to get over his heartache, he decides to go home to Cade Creek. But his misery only grows worse when he discovers his lover alive and well and living in his hometown... -
![Gemini Rules Capricorn by Anyta Sunday]()
Gemini Rules Capricorn by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRules . Lloyd loves to make them. Wesley loves to break them. What happens when their roles are reversed? Find out in this rule-bending romp! * ~ * ~ * Gemini Keeps Capricorn is a 4000 word sexy short story. * ~ * ~ * Thank you for all your love and support... -
![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... -
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![Antique Bakery, Volume 3 by Fumi Yoshinaga]()
Antique Bakery, Volume 3 by Fumi Yoshinaga
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn Volume 3 of the award-winning manga, Ono's mentor Jan, an ingenious French patisier, enters the story. Two women reporters -- a.k.a. "busty female announcer unit Haruka & Tammy" -- also enter the scene, and while manager Tachibana is interested in them, they're only interested in Ono's cakes... -
![Summer's End by Harper Bliss]()
Summer's End by Harper Bliss
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCan love be so instant it changes everything? After losing the woman she loves, Marianne has chosen to live in exile on a tropical Thai island. At first glance, Emily Kane is just another guest passing through the small B&B she runs, but Emily has demons of her own and, together, they just might find a way to live again... -
![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... -
![Odd Man Out by Stormy Glenn]()
Odd Man Out by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAsked to look into a suspicion of abuse, Bear Black finds himself more intrigued by the man he is investigating than he really should be, especially considering the man is married. When he suspects that Andrew has been attacked, Bear goes in for the rescue and finds a man that calls to his soul as much as his protective instincts.Dr... -
![Belinda Blinked 6 by Rocky Flintstone]()
Belinda Blinked 6 by Rocky Flintstone
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBelinda Blinked 6 continues the story of erotic travel; of sexual examination; of totally forgettable characters… and espionage not encountered since the Cold War. Add a pinch of family betrayal… yes family; long forgotten relatives and stab in the back work colleagues you encounter what many Sales Directors have experienced personally in the past... -
![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... -
![Fits Like a Glove by Sean Michael]()
Fits Like a Glove by Sean Michael
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHercules is the owner of the Velvet Glove, the premier men's bdsm club in the galaxy. He's made sure to hire the best people for their jobs, from the cleaners to the trainers. It's exclusive, it's hot and it's all his. Malachi is the club's main trainer and an extraordinary top; he was handpicked by Hercules. The man has a secret though, one that Hercules discovers and shares with him... -
![The Leather Daddy and the Femme by Carol Queen]()
The Leather Daddy and the Femme by Carol Queen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's another night in San Francisco and Randy (a.k.a. Miranda, when she's not dressed like a boy) has hit the streets looking for trouble. She has an eye for gay men in leathers, and most nights she's too much of a girl for them. But tonight Randy meets her match—Jack, who thinks she's hot no matter who she is... -
![The Sergeant: A Christmas Story by Christa Tomlinson]()
The Sergeant: A Christmas Story by Christa Tomlinson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSergeant Logan Pierce and Senior Corporal Clay Foster have fought past all the obstacles that stood in the way of their relationship. Now, they are in love and committed to each other as Dominant and submissive. As the holidays approach, all they want is time to enjoy each other away from their demanding jobs as SWAT officers. But someone threatens to ruin their first Christmas together... -
![Falling in Time by Michele Notaro]()
Falling in Time by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWatching him dance from that stage is mesmerizing. He is beyond gorgeous. Too bad I freeze every single time he tries to speak to me. If I could just talk to him, maybe I could… ugh, who am I kidding? He would never go for someone like me when he looks like, well, like that... -
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![Paulie's Protector by Bellann Summer]()
Paulie's Protector by Bellann Summer
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPaul Weber has a good life, until a stalker has him running. After a botched attack leaves him terribly injured, he finds himself on a plane to the Crazy Angle. Nolan Clark is the mechanic of the Crazy Angle. Even though he is painfully shy, he finds himself standing in a crowded airport waiting for an injured man... -
![Not My Sinner by Avril Ashton]()
Not My Sinner by Avril Ashton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTommy has a ring on his finger and a killer in his bed. Only he gets to see the softer side of Mateo Oliveros. Despite who Mateo used to be—and still is—Tommy has never regretted his choice. No one else knows him and loves him like his husband does. And Tommy is happy…Even if there are things about Mateo that he refuses to share with his spouse... -
![Adjusting to the Situation [Granite County 3] by Bellann Summer]()
Adjusting to the Situation [Granite County 3] by Bellann Summer
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Romantic Suspense, M/M, HEA] One big Native American and one smaller blond cop meet on the dance floor, have a rendezvous in a storage closet, and the next day discover they will be working together. What’s one of the first things Synn Romeo and Craig Collins do? Find another closet... -
![Spencer's Reluctant Rescuer [Rescue for Hire 9] by Bellann Summer]()
Spencer's Reluctant Rescuer [Rescue for Hire 9] by Bellann Summer
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, HEA] Welcome to the world of Rescue for Hire. Meet the team members of a company that form a family of heroes. Ten years ago Ruger Black refused Spencer Ryland's kiss. Now they're adults and everything's changed. Ruger's gone from a punk, smoking cigarettes, to a man who's as cold and hard as the gun his name represents... -
![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... -
![From Top to Bottom: Lesbian Stories of Dominance and Submission by Harper Bliss]()
From Top to Bottom: Lesbian Stories of Dominance and Submission by Harper Bliss
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrace yourself, because there will be pain—but of the oh, so pleasurable kind. There will be begging and there will be bruises, but all leading to an obliterating climax. The fifteen lesbian stories of dominance and submission contained within the pages of From Top To Bottom will make you flinch like the characters do, will make you squirm and want to turn the pages faster and faster... -
![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... -
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Belinda Blinked 5 by Rocky Flintstone
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBelinda Blinked 5 continues the story of erotic fantasy; of sexual innuendo; of unforgettable characters… and somewhat big business deals whilst the Devil’s darkness engulfs their world.Wait let’s not forget family betrayal… yes family;Once again Rocky Flintstone, the self-published author who put the 'rot' in Erotica, presents his 5th book of the Belinda Blinked series... -
![The Pilot Soars with His Bad Boy by Bellann Summer]()
The Pilot Soars with His Bad Boy by Bellann Summer
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, HEA] Styx Randall has high hopes for his job interview with Rescue for Hire West. The idea of spending his days fixing the high powered planes and vehicles for the company is his idea of heaven. When he meets Flyer Wakefield, he adds the pilot to his list of wants in life, with want soon turning into need... -
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![His Boy Next Door: #25 Submissive Behaviour by R.J. Moray]()
His Boy Next Door: #25 Submissive Behaviour by R.J. Moray
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsChannon never thought life could be like this. A career he enjoys, an apartment overlooking the Santa Rita harbor, and Jack, the man who made it all possible. The man who loves him. The man who taught him the ecstasy of submission. Still, life with Jack isn't predictable, and after a tense and kinky tea-party Channon can't help wondering how long this can last... -
![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 Flesh Cartel, Season 1: Damnation by Rachel Haimowitz, Heidi Belleau]()
The Flesh Cartel, Season 1: Damnation by Rachel Haimowitz, Heidi Belleau
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"Sublime service, made to order." The Flesh Cartel: an international, multi-billion-dollar black market that trades in lost souls. Or more specifically, their bodies. Highly organized and frighteningly efficient, the Flesh Cartel could teach even the KGB a thing or two about breaking a human mind... -
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The Owners by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBound & Controlled is a gay BDSM club that offers its members a quiet place to meet and an intriguing place to play. Owners Ben and Conner watch over the club and its members with a firm hand and a caring heart. When they see members who are unhappy or troubled, they can’t resist stepping in and lending a helping hand... -
![The Ties That Bind by Stormy Glenn]()
The Ties That Bind by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDeputy Nick Hale and Dr. Devon Berkley have been best friends since grade school. They have always been there for each other, even when DB discovered he was gay and Nick was not. When tragedy strikes, being best friends might not be enough to keep Nick from making the worst mistake of his life.DB has always had a thing for his best friend but he hid it under years of friendship... -
![Last Chance by Josephine Myles]()
Last Chance by Josephine Myles
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinding the strength to face up to your past is much easier with the love of a good man. Surly artist Jez can hardly believe his good fortune in ending up in domestic bliss with a warmhearted man like Steve, but one morning a letter arrives, stirring up old hurts. Jez finds it hard to believe Steve will still want him when he reveals his sorry history...
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