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The Tyrant Falls in Love, Volume 2 by Hinako Takanaga
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![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... -
![Bound to Surrender by Jenna Jacob]()
Bound to Surrender by Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter suffering a brutal hate crime, submissive Trevor Hammond’s outward appearance projects the usual carefree demeanor his friends know and love. But inside, the remnants of his battered psyche and the ghosts of his assailants keep him bound in chains of anxiety... -
![Significant Other by Tricia Owens]()
Significant Other by Tricia Owens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGuess who's coming to Vegas? When Ethan's parents announce that they are coming to Las Vegas to visit him, he's not sure if it's the end of the world or a chance to finally come clean about his sexuality. While his relationship with them has always been strong, coming out as gay might change how they feel about him forever... -
![Vulnerable by Tymber Dalton]()
Vulnerable by Tymber Dalton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLeo didn’t want a divorce, yet he can no longer ignore the fact that he’s gay—and kinky. He knows it’s going to break Eva’s heart, but he cannot be the husband she needs. He doesn’t want their daughter raised by two miserable parents. Jesse is gun-shy after his former Master abused him and his trust... -
![Rise And Fall by Aiden Bates]()
Rise And Fall by Aiden Bates
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne night will never be enough. I'm never letting a shrink in my head again. My pants, though? Dr. Scott Howard has been there, done that, and left an imprint on my soul. It was supposed to be a one-night stand, but I can't get Howie out of my mind. He's my brother's shrink. Nothing else can happen between us. So why can't I stop kissing him? Howie's not like any shrink I've ever met... -
![Embracing Love, Vol. 4 by Youka Nitta]()
Embracing Love, Vol. 4 by Youka Nitta
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratings"Be Beautiful has released an excellent version of Embracing Love. "-BoysOnBoysOnFilm. com. Drama and passions ignite when Katou and Iwaki are selected for the leads in opposing drama series. As their busy schedules keep them apart, each man's yearnings surge within until they reach a boiling point... -
![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... -
![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... -
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Nate's Halloween Surprise by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFor Nate, fall is the best time of year. He loves the colors, cool weather and pumpkins, but his favorite part is the Halloween party that his Daddy Declan throws every year for him and his best friend (and fellow little) Timmy. This year, Declan has a few very special surprises in store for his boy... -
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![Embracing Love, Vol. 6 by Youka Nitta]()
Embracing Love, Vol. 6 by Youka Nitta
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Continues the tradition of quality yaoi from Be Beautiful. "-ActiveAnime. com. Iwaki and Katou fly to Los Angeles to enjoy a short vacation together. During the flight, they encounter another impossibly beautiful couple: Carlos and world-famous gambler Magira, who invite Iwaki and Katou to stay at their palatial mansion, which leads to some very intense and chaotic moments. -
![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... -
![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... -
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Hot Mess 4 by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[Siren Publishing: The Stormy Glenn ManLove Collection: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, HEA] Lany I had once thought that my life was the comic relief for the universe. Today, I was positive I had been right in my line of thinking. It was the only way to explain how I ended up sitting on the floor of my favorite Thai restaurant, surrounded by armed men and hostages... -
![(What if?) Wishful Thinking by R.J. Moray]()
(What if?) Wishful Thinking by R.J. Moray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEwan knows Channon's far from virginal. But the idea that Channon has never topped is intoxicating. With a free pass from his Dom and a house-guest who can't keep his clothes on, the truth becomes impossible to deny. Ewan wants Channon. He doesn't know what to do about that, but Channon seems to have some pretty good ideas of his own. This is an Alternate Universe short story... -
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Hide And Kill by K. Sterling
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsK. Sterling invites you to return to Lake Cliff and catch up with Aiden, Lane, Lavender and Sage in this sequel to In The Kill and the Hide And Keep trilogy. Can you domesticate an international assassin? Can a criminal be reformed and play well with others? Happily Ever After doesn't always happen right away or as easily as you might imagine... -
![Desperately Seeking (Desperately Seeking) by Kate Hawthorne]()
Desperately Seeking (Desperately Seeking) by Kate Hawthorne
A spin-off of the Giving Consent series, Desperately Seeking includes three stories that take place in the infamous alcove loft space at Rapture. Part 1 - Seeking Surrender. Chaz and Raf. Since moving to Los Angeles, I've been living my best life. I'm in love with my boyfriend, Rafael, but our relationship goes so much deeper than that. Because he's not just my boyfriend, he's also my Dom... -
![Reconsider Me by Tymber Dalton]()
Reconsider Me by Tymber Dalton
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratings(Suncoast Society series book #59, MM, BDSM). Fenton had a bad experience in college. It left him with one hard limit he’ll never budge on, the same hard limit that’s tanked every relationship he’s had, and resulted in his trust being repeatedly shattered. When he meets Joel courtesy of matchmaking friends, he senses something different in the Top and wonders if he’s the real deal... -
![The Change in the Mirror by B.Q. Hanson]()
The Change in the Mirror by B.Q. Hanson
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsHe thought he had it all. Everything was exactly how he wanted it to be. Until he found him. Brian Weber is almost like any other college student at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He’s an English major hoping to become a journalist or a writer. Once his dorm roommate Andrew Engel moves in, his world changes completely. He’s the man he’s instantly hooked on... -
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![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
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. ~ ~ ~. Books in the "Signs of Love" contemporary gay romance series:... -
![Hopeful Romantic by Daryl Banner, Golden Czermak]()
Hopeful Romantic by Daryl Banner, Golden Czermak
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis holiday, two of Texas's most beloved sweethearts are finally gettin' hitched. Everyone in the small town of Spruce is overjoyed as the winter wedding kicks off. Everyone except Malcolm Tucci... -
![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... -
![Heart of a Mountain by Stormy Glenn]()
Heart of a Mountain by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings[Siren Publishing: The Stormy Glenn ManLove Collection: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, HEA] John Aldrin Flores came to Cade Creek hoping to build a new life outside of the city. After landing a job at the Cade Creek Diner, Aldrin has a chance to meet many of the townspeople, but the one that interests him the most is the one that doesn't say anything... -
![Some Like it Hot: A Falling for the Camboy MPreg by J.D. Light]()
Some Like it Hot: A Falling for the Camboy MPreg by J.D. Light
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGrant. The neighbor is a camboy, but he doesn't know I know, or that I watch his live stream religiously. No use making things awkward by mentioning it. He'd probably be pretty creeped out to know his big ugly neighbor who grunts at him on the regular in greeting was watching him. .. do that. Bates. My neighbor is big and hairy and smoking hot... -
![Texas Detour by Kelly Fox]()
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... -
![Lessons in Obedience by Tricia Owens]()
Lessons in Obedience by Tricia Owens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLessons in love, lessons in obedience. .. Ethan and Max have been through more than most couples have. After visiting Las Vegas and falling in lust with the magnificent Dom, Maxmillian Poole, Ethan has become a personal bodyguard working for Max's agency. Ethan has survived the Vegas Mafia, foreign hitmen, and a gun-wielding stalker, with Max there to help him recover each time... -
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Creed by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings[Siren Publishing: The Stormy Glenn ManLove Collection: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, HEA] Creed lives on the top of a mountain for a reason. He doesn't like people. When his quiet is invaded by thugs with guns, Creed pulls his out, and his is bigger. Finding Tyler in the aftermath was a bonus he didn't want... -
![Betting On His Angel by Aiden Bates]()
Betting On His Angel by Aiden Bates
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"I love the thrill of the chase. ”. Duncan Rourke is a regular at Heaven’s Ballroom – but no one’s ever caught his eye for longer than a dance or two. Until one boastful, smart mouthed dancer brings him to attention. Duncan is intrigued by Kieran, but when Kieran turns him down flat, the sparks between them need another outlet – a love bet. “Don’t assume you know me. ”... -
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![Arrested Hearts 4: Sam & Jordan by Jayda Marx]()
Arrested Hearts 4: Sam & Jordan by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSam - The moment I saw Jordan Webb walk into Brews Brothers a few weeks ago, I knew I was in trouble. He was the most gorgeous man I’d ever seen, but I soon learned that his beauty was more than skin deep. He has a kind heart and a desire to do good in the world. Since his living arrangement was in limbo after a breakup, I invited him to stay with me until the trial against Paul was over... -
![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... -
![His Boy Next Door: Volume 1 by R.J. Moray]()
His Boy Next Door: Volume 1 by R.J. Moray
Eighteen-year-old Channon Beaumont is a virgin in every sense of the word, and as vanilla as angel cake. But the moment he lays eyes on the dominant older man next-door, he knows he'll do anything he's ordered just for the chance to be with a man like that... -
![Gold Star Heart by Stormy Glenn]()
Gold Star Heart by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCary James came to Cade Creek to find his twin brother and escape a killer, but trouble followed him, putting both his life and his younger brother's life in danger. In an unfamiliar place with no idea where to turn, Cary does the only thing he can think of. He turns to a gorgeous deputy with a heart of gold... -
![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... -
![Guns Blazing by Andrea Smith, Eva LeNoir]()
Guns Blazing by Andrea Smith, Eva LeNoir
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsM/M Romance. Spin-off from "Black Balled. ". Ever wonder what happened to Lloyd Ledbetter once Larson Blackburn kicked him to the curb? Are you curious as to whether this gorgeous submissive found his own HEA? Well, it's time to find out! This is Lloyd's story - and, well, it's Luke Gunner's story as well... -
![In The Kill by K. Sterling]()
In The Kill by K. Sterling
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSage Bradley wants to make the world a better place. He's handsome, smart, wealthy, a talented artist and always follows his heart. Unfortunately, someone wants him dead. Fate brings a mysterious man to Sage's door and a romantic night turns into a tangled web of passion and danger. “What’s your big move? ” Lavender asked... -
![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... -
![Once He Breaks by Charity Parkerson]()
Once He Breaks by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA spoiled billionaire meets a lowly ranch hand and sparks fly. .. in more ways than one. Dex Wise is the billionaire playboy everyone dreams of winning. Until they meet him, that is. Dex is spoiled and vain. The number of people he cares about can be counted on one hand and only takes one finger. He’s never met anyone who doesn’t have a price. Life bored him to tears years ago... -
![His Boy Next Door: #32 Talking It Out by R.J. Moray]()
His Boy Next Door: #32 Talking It Out by R.J. Moray
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSo much has changed since Jack and Channon first met. Channon's grown into his confidence, no longer paralyzed by indecision and self-doubt. But his anxieties still plague him. And when he thinks Jack wants a future that can't include him, he panics. Jack's trying not to smother Channon, giving him space to breathe. But when he sees his boy struggling he can't just let it go... -
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![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. Will Satoru be able to get past his shyness, or will he lose his chance with the boy he loves? -
![The Change in the Heart by B.Q. Hanson]()
The Change in the Heart by B.Q. Hanson
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsEverything about Brian changed when the love of his life walked into his world. It was all perfect, nothing was out of the ordinary, right? Until it wasn’t. They thought that nothing would ever come in between their relationship, until two people full of jealousy and envy desire to claim Andrew as theirs... -
![The Road Trip by Heath Grayson]()
The Road Trip by Heath Grayson
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSharing a tent with your bro on a road trip is bound to be a good, hard, fun time. My frat bros and I decided to delay adulthood by one more month after graduation and take a great American road trip. We all love to camp and don’t mind bargain motels, so it was set to be fun and cheap. I didn’t think Jason’s insatiable nature would be an issue... -
![Lessons in Trust by Charlie Cochrane]()
Lessons in Trust by Charlie Cochrane
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe thought he knew who he was. Now he’s a stranger to himself. When Jonty Stewart and Orlando Coppersmith witness the suspicious death of a young man at the White City exhibition in London, they're keen to investigate--especially after the cause of death proves to be murder. But Police Inspector Redknapp refuses to let them help, even after they stumble onto clues to the dead man's identity... -
![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...
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