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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... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Barracuda's Heart by Jayne Rylon]()
Barracuda's Heart by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 13 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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Return to Blackcreek by Riley Hart]()
Return to Blackcreek by Riley Hart
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThis December it's time to go back... Wes and Braden Braden plans a surprise weekend getaway for him and Wes. Two days alone in a cabin with his husband? There’s no telling what kind of trouble they can get into. Wes isn’t fooled though. He knows this weekend is about more than just a sexy escape... -
![Ten Count, Vol. 6 by Rihito Takarai, 宝井理人]()
Ten Count, Vol. 6 by Rihito Takarai, 宝井理人
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 29 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... -
![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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![A Little Bit Like Desire by Brooke Blaine]()
A Little Bit Like Desire by Brooke Blaine
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhat if you had everything in the world you wanted...except the man you never knew you needed? Shaw Jennings, the seductive, enigmatic owner of Body Electric Tattoo works hard and plays even harder. He’s built a life he’s proud of, and though that doesn’t include a significant other, he’s got plenty of sexy men to keep his bed warm at night... -
![The Flesh Cartel, Season 1: Damnation by Rachel Haimowitz, Heidi Belleau]()
The Flesh Cartel, Season 1: Damnation by Rachel Haimowitz, Heidi Belleau
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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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![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Starting Something by Stormy Glenn]()
Starting Something by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHank Vaught had a past, one that made him wary of relationships. When the man he’s interested in betrays his trust, Hank refuses to have anything to do with him. But fate has a way of making a man regret decisions made in haste. When Sammy’s life is threatened, Hank is the first to run to his rescue... -
![An Earlier Heaven by D.W. Marchwell]()
An Earlier Heaven by D.W. Marchwell
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSequel to Good to Know It's been almost a year since William lost his parents and left the only life he knew for a new home in Canada. But now there's nothing William loves more than being with his two new dads. His uncle Jerry McKenzie adopted him and then married David Loewenberger, and William is learning what it means to be part of a family... -
![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... -
![Damian's Treble by Bellann Summer]()
Damian's Treble by Bellann Summer
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, HEA] Welcome to the world of Rescue for Hire. Meet the team members that make up a company that form a family of heroes. Damian White has been observing Treble Walker for months, trying to find a way to catch the dangerous lethal little man, but Damian wants a forever. Somehow he has to get around Treb’s motto, "Keep it short and simple... -
![Leo's Pet by Bellann Summer]()
Leo's Pet by Bellann Summer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Romantic Suspense, M/M, light consensual BDSM elements, HEA] Welcome to the world of Rescue for Hire. Meet the team members that make up a company that form a family of heroes. The expert tracker for the team, Alex Taylor is going about his life as usual, invisible to all around him. Then he meets gorgeous Leo DeLuca... -
![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... -
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![Punch Up!, Vol. 2 by Shiuko Kano]()
Punch Up!, Vol. 2 by Shiuko Kano
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 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... -
![Punch Up!, Volume 1 by Shiuko Kano]()
Punch Up!, Volume 1 by Shiuko Kano
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsArchitect Motoharu Maki is hanging out at the construction site ogling a particular hunky, well-toned construction worker when he is unexpectedly reunited with his lost cat, Shinobu. The reunion is all thanks to Kouta Ohki, a foul-mouthed young ironworker who found and cared for the lost cat... -
![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... -
![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... -
![Accompanied by a Waltz by Andrew Grey]()
Accompanied by a Waltz by Andrew Grey
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJonathon Pfister’s life has settled into a maudlin existence since the death of Greg, his lover of seventeen years. But Greg’s daughter Jeana has decided she’s had enough, so she rents a small apartment in Vienna for him as a Father’s Day present. Jonathon agrees to go, against his better judgment... -
![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... -
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![Call Me Master by Stormy Glenn]()
Call Me Master by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRafael Connell is a very serious Dom, and he wanted Denny the moment he spotted the sexy little man dancing at Dante’s Dungeon. Rafe is used to getting what and who he wants. When Danny refuses, it sends Rafe into a whirlwind of arousal and confusion, especially since he knows the little submissive is interested. Denny has desired Rafe since the moment he spotted the handsome Dom... -
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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... -
![Strictly Personal by K.C. Wells, S.A. Laybourn]()
Strictly Personal by K.C. Wells, S.A. Laybourn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsColin has a romantic, long Valentine’s Day weekend planned for Ed. A visit to Manchester’s Canal Street, a really nice hotel, complete with four poster bed, and an intimate meal in a restaurant. Unfortunately, things don’t go quite according to plan, and when one of them ends up in a police cell, Colin’s plans have to take a back seat... -
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![Driven by Fire by Draven St. James]()
Driven by Fire by Draven St. James
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTaber Delane is lucky to be alive, but his career as a firefighter ended the day a beam snapped, resulting in a crushing spinal injury. Most of his friends are willing to give him space, everyone except paramedic, Deacon Hall. Deacon hasn't met a challenge he couldn't tackle and he knows Taber needs someone in his corner who isn't afraid to stand up to the big bad fireman... -
![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... -
![Dalton's Awakening by Carol Lynne]()
Dalton's Awakening by Carol Lynne
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan a closeted executive find love with a handsome bartender? After weathering a bitter divorce amongst rumours of his sexual preference, Dalton Montgomery finds solace at his favourite new restaurant Bella Lucina's. His lunches spent talking to the restaurant's bartender, Sal, get him through the lonely days and nights... -
![Bitter Taffy by Amy Lane]()
Bitter Taffy by Amy Lane
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA Candy Man Book Rico Gonzalves-Macias didn't expect to fall in love during his internship in New York—and he didn’t expect the boss’s son to out them both and get him fired either. When he returns to Sacramento stunned and heartbroken, he finds his cousin, Adam, and Adam's boyfriend, Finn, haven't just been house-sitting—they've made his once sterile apartment into a home... -
![Commander's Spitfire by Bellann Summer]()
Commander's Spitfire by Bellann Summer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratings[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, spanking, HEA] Welcome to the world of Rescue for Hire. Meet the team members that make up a company that form a family of heroes. For a year, computer expert, Tony Grayson was another man’s dirty little secret. After months of pain from a huge betrayal, he can finally breathe again and sees a glimmer of a future...
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