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Made Marian Mixtape by Lucy Lennox
The best mixtape always has a mix of favorites on it— songs playing in the background at Jude and Derek’s wedding or when Simone finally falls in love. Loud beats pounding the dance floor when Blue tries to seduce Tristan in public, or sleepy notes written late at night while Jude is on tour... -
Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOriginally available as a rough draft on Tiffany's website, this short story has now been fully revised and is now collected in the print, ebook, and audio collection Michael's Wings... -
The Confession of Marcus Stearns by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings**No longer available - republished as part of "The Confessions"**THE CONFESSION OF MARCUS STEARNS takes place during the time of THE SAINT when Søren/Marcus Stearns is twenty-nine years old and has just met Eleanor/Nora.Limited-edition promotional giveaway at the RT Booklovers conference in 2014, but now included within The Confessions... -
Shaman by Lauren Gilley
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe criminal underworld knows him as Shaman. Ian Byron has spent the past few years amassing a fortune, becoming the premiere supplier of all the vices anyone could want. He controls a sizable chunk of the drug trade in North America – including the product moved by the Lean Dogs MC. Cool, and cruel, the untouchable Mr. Shaman doesn’t have a weakness... -
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Protecting the Soul by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor Landon Greene, managing the band Carter’s Creed is more than just a job. It also means being there to keep his brother safe. When someone begins sending threatening letters to Carter, Landon feels overwhelmed with the need to protect him... -
Easton's Lost Otter by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTraveling is the worst. I love being in my own house, in my own room, with my own things, and snuggling under my favorite blanket with my otter stuffie, Charlie. When my boss asks me to go to a week-long conference in Las Vegas, it is crystal clear that the options I have are to go or be denied the promotion I’ve been working so hard for. I choose to go. It’s Vegas. How bad can it be? Awful... -
Becoming the Owners by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll it took was one look for Ben to know he’d found his forever.He just needs to figure out how to get the enchanting man to come down from his gilded cage and see what is waiting for him down below. But when the stunning dancer in the cage spends more time hiding from the world than embracing it, Ben knows he’s going to have to get creative if he wants to catch the pretty bird’s attention... -
Finding Ky by Luna David
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPartners in every sense of the word, Sawyer and Jackson have been a unit since they were young teenagers. Growing up together in the same foster home, they learned they could depend only on each other. But when Kyler—a boy barely half their age—arrived heartbroken and scared, the young men took him under their wings, vowing to take care of him and protect him... -
Cinnamon Roll by Anna Zabo
This cinnamon roll has plenty of bite!Maxime Demers has had an eye on Tom Cedric for a while, watching him flit from one awful man to another. So when Tom pins an ad to the community cork board at Bold Brew, Max can’t resist reading it. Tom’s looking for a play partner—someone who’s not a jerk—and Max knows he could give Tom what he needs. But first he’ll have to get the man to talk to him... -
Leo by Silvia Violet
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI used to be CIA. Now I'm a tattoo artist and a vigilante.When a new hire at my shop gets too curious about my less-than-legal activities, he needs all the protection I can give him.He wants a lot more. More than I should be willing to give. And yet, the longer I keep him close for his own safety... the more I want him in my bed... -
Promise by Sierra Riley, Aubrey Cullens
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“I like it when you tell me what to do.” “Do you know how many artists would kill for reviews like yours?” Once, becoming a model child was how Jared Logan learned to cope with his father’s perfectionism. Painting was his one escape; the only time he felt free from always having to do what everyone else thought he should... -
Breathe by Piper Scott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAtop an empire of his own design lives an alpha waiting to die. CEO Marshall Alcrest has the financial world at his feet, but it’s been years since he’s made an omega kneel… and he’s come to terms that it’s too late to ever see it happen again... -
Adore by E. Davies
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I’m gonna go from twink to twunk.” Tired of hookups, Caspian Grey is hitting the gym, though he can’t decide who he’s trying to impress—the sexy gym owner, or his dating app buddy, Bi Unicorn. If he can pack on some muscles, maybe a man will finally overlook his quirks and hold onto him. Matt Rowan owns a safe, welcoming gym, but his bank account and love life are equally empty... -
Keeper by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDuncan owns a lifestyle club, catering to the wickedest of men. Asia kills people for a living. Neither of them looks like a keeper on paper.When Asia chases after his best friend’s ex, hoping to convince him to give his friend a second chance, he never expects to end up inside a club for the slightly twisted. He definitely doesn’t expect to meet the man of his dreams... -
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Stay by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat happens to a couple when one of them discovers a new kink that he’s not sure his partner will be into? Dear Art, I’m sure you get messages like this all the time, but I feel like I don’t even know who I am anymore. I suppose I should start from the beginning… Three weeks ago, I saw puppy play for the first time, and now I can’t stop thinking about it... -
C is for Comfort by Colette Davison
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA single dad, a doctor, and a one-night-stand. Is there room in their lives and hearts for one another?C is for Comfort is the story of two men learning that life is about more than work and that cuddling can fix everything. It's the third of three steamy, low angst novels, which follow each of the ABC triplets as they find love... -
A Little Christmas: Oscar's Secret by Jena Wade
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMoving sucks. Moving to a new city, into the house of a relative you never knew existed and will now never meet, plus starting a new job— that was a whole new level of overwhelming. I just wanted to slip into my little space and let daddy take care of everything. One I don’t have a daddy. Maybe I should put him on my Christmas Wish List... -
Masked & Miserable by A.J. Downey
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s Masked… Squick has been a longtime fixture of the Sacred Hearts MC. His boss, Trigger, is their Sergeant at Arms after all. It took a while for him to put together a bike to become an official hangaround then prospect, and he was pretty thrilled that his other boss, Zander, took the plunge with him... -
Stealing the Silver Fox by Daniel May
Ezra Fontaine, a cutthroat CEO and divorcé, whose only soft spot is for his luxury car collection. Anton 'Tony' Cargill, a proud slacker and greasemonkey, who develops a work ethic for the first time in his life when he gets his hands on his richest (and finest) customer's private number. After a spontaneous string of drunken texts, Tony’s ‘natural gifts’ have Fontaine on the hook... -
Step Daddy by Morticia Knight
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKit has two questions: When did he start being attracted to men? And why did that man have to be his stepbrother? When Kit’s mom got married to Gareth’s dad, six years and zero interest in each other existed between them. But that all changes when Kit starts noticing what a cool guy Gareth is. A bit of hero worship sets in, but that’s the extent of his feelings toward his brother... -
Hookup by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn anonymous club hookup could be the start of a beautiful friendship – or at least a whole lot of orgasms.Words:4051 (One Shot Complete)Also posted at: http://ckingsbridge.livejournal.com/4.. -
Green Means Go by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat's better than negotiating kinks over tapas? The kinky sex that comes afterwards.Words:7809 (One Shot - Complete)Also posted at: http://ckingsbridge.livejournal.com/4.. -
War Wounded by Andria Large, Megan Hershenson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter being cheated on twice, why would I ever put myself through that crap again? Marriage obviously isn't in the cards for me. Actually, my trust in women and love has pretty much been obliterated. And if I'm being completely honest, I really want nothing to do with it ever again. Relationships? Possibly. Monogamy? Maybe... -
An Atypical Love by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRohan can’t quite decide if letting his friend Conner play matchmaker is the smartest thing he’s ever done or the stupidest. As an asexual Dom who’s never quite found Mr. Right, after a string of misses, even he’s starting to admit it might be time to let the crazy owner of Bound & Controlled steer the show... -
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Archer & Declan by M.A. Innes
Looking innocent and the picture of vanilla has allowed Archer to keep his personal life private from his nosy but well-meaning coworkers, but it’s also made finding Mr. Right almost impossible. When the outside is sweet and shy and the inside is full of curious needs, Archer doesn’t know how he’ll ever find the right man…because Mr. Tall, Dark, and Dominant just doesn’t show up out of the blue... -
What You Make It by A.M. Arthur
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCan a Dom with a broken heart find what he needs with a single dad fourteen years his junior? Micah Kelley’s life turned upside down when he discovered he had an infant daughter he never knew existed. A college drop-out and single dad with no support from his parents, he turns to his older brother, with whom Micah has a strained relationship... -
Reboot by R.J. Moray
Nate knows what he wants from Ewan, and it’s not just play. He wants everything Ewan is, every secret desire, every fear stripped bare for Nate to tease out and enjoy. More than that, he wants Ewan , just Ewan, the whole bratty package. All he has to do now is prove it, and hope that Ewan wants what Nate can give him in return. Wanting Nate has never been the problem for Ewan... -
Clark's Story by Diane Adams
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsClark dreams of love--the kind Alex and Jared share. He wants it with Stevie, but feels she is slipping away. Beset by jealousy over his friends' relationship, he wonders if his battle for Stevie's heart will cost him everything. Some people have a bucket list of things to do before they die. Clark has one, too, summed up in a single word: love. Love like his friends, Alex and Jared, share... -
Stick to the Script by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJamie is a wedding photographer in need of a break, and a sexy freelance assignment on the East Coast sounds like an intriguing getaway. He makes his flight to Vintage Ridge just before an epic storm wreaks havoc on holiday travel. But when his friend is delayed, Jamie finds himself alone at the bed-and-breakfast for the night with the owners’ son.. -
Not Your Average Morning After by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRiley tries to catch Andres off-guard. It doesn't go the way he expected, but he's not complaining... -
A Dino Nuggets Kind of Date by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSometimes the only thing that will make a date better is dino nuggets and superheroes.After one spectacularly disastrous date, all Robyn wants is to ignore the way he’s drawn to the confusing man who leaves him with more questions than answers... -
EPIC by Adrienne Wilder
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAndrew Atler has learned the hard way, fiction is far better than real life. In his romance novels the world is safe, predictable, and there is always a happy ending. Best of all, he can safely fall in love and the person will never know. There he can weave a tale of perfect passion plus pay the bills. Matt Grim flies the colors of Hell’s Legion... -
The Truth by Ashley John
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Things get SERIOUS with this book! So hooked on this series!" THE TRUTH is the explosive second book in the sizzling ‘George & Harvey‘ series which follows George Lewis as he tries to decide between his wife and his lover. After Harvey’s heartbreaking confrontation with his brother, Leo, he tries to pick up the pieces of his life, but he can’t decide where Leo and George fit in... -
The Fight by Ashley John
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHE FIGHT is the much-anticipated third and final book in the sizzling ‘George & Harvey‘ series which follows the rocky relationship between married writer, George Lewis and his young intern, Harvey. 5 months have passed since Harvey let George behind and he is touring the country with his brother Leo, but things aren’t quite how he expected... -
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Heart's Duo by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat began as a half-baked scheme to help his brother win the man of his dreams has become a tailspin Joss can’t escape. His actions and secrets have kept him from making any real claim on the woman who captured his attention years ago. But secrets have a way of coming to light. Maddox has known from almost the beginning Joss has been playing games with his life... -
Override by R.J. Moray
Spending the night with his boss, even just for play, was a mistake. It must have been, because if it wasn't then walking out on him afterward was an even bigger one. Ewan refuses to believe that, determined to stay away from Nathaniel Scott and the possibility of something more than just kinky fun... -
Mad & Marvelous by Elizabeth Varlet
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHop Lovette isn’t afraid to take risks. Being the bastard son of New York royalty has never given him anything but heartache. So when the Sassy Boyz land a contract at club Switch, he knows it’s only a matter of time before his marvelous world is turned on its head: the owner is his childhood rival. Rafe Marson owes Hop’s father everything, and he’s on a mission to repay his debts... -
Lesser Things by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I’m going to spoil someone who wants to give me everything I desire.” Hugh Bennett spent most of his life working as a secret agent for OMNI Corp, choosing power, money, and loyalty over love. Work like that changes a man, and Hugh was well aware he existed only in shades of grey. Like most agents, Hugh planned to retire quietly, alone, and unloved... -
Obnoxious Hero-kun: The Complete Collection by Amanda Rahimi, Amanduur
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this hilarious Boys’ Love hit that originally began as a webcomic on the Tapas Media digital platform, a ridiculous playboy and the sharp-tongued dude in his class get (literally) tied up in a romance that shocks everyone–including themselves!At school, everyone loves Hiro (especially Hiro)... -
When the Storm Comes by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDonovan’s day just keeps getting worse.It might not have been the zombie apocalypse, but a tsunami and hurricane hitting the East Coast at the same time was definitely the start to a bad B-movie. Alone and doing his best to run from the impending wall of water that was only hours away, Donovan thought his day couldn’t get any worse. It could... -
Birthday in July by Anna Zabo
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFree short Story available at: https://annazabo.com/birthday-in-july...It's Eli's birthday! Join the celebration and catch up with Eli & Justin!For people interested in timelines, this take place the summer after Daily Grind, but it really *is* very much a continuation of Justin and Eli's relationship, so more connected to Just Business. This is ~2,800 words long... -
What He Craves by E.M. Denning
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMatt Simpson is notorious for his bad decisions. From his rocky teenage years to his tumultuous early twenties, he's made a lot of mistakes. His latest, greatest, and perhaps stupidest of them all was his recent pursuit of his boss, the unattainable Steve Paulson. Desperate to make the man notice him, and knowing Steve would never get involved with an employee, Matt quits his job... -
Munch by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOriginal WorkRelationship: Andres Cardona/Riley BlackpooleRiley meets Andres' BDSM group, and Andres gives him a hell of a goodbye at the end of the night... -
Christmas Auction: A Hammer Story by Sean Michael
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChristmas at the Hammer Club means charity auction time. This year Marcus has been roped into emcee duty and everyone has pitched in, offering time, abilities and themselves. This is Alexander's third year giving away six hours of hard play, but it's also his last as he's headed to the east coast. He's hoping to catch the eye of the Dom who's won him at the auction the last two years running... -
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I Am the Highway by Jason Huffman-Black
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Author,These two haven't been together for a very long time, but as you can see, it's been long enough that they've discovered they like to be a bit risqué in public, even downright exhibitionist. It's easy at crowded Pride events and conventions, but they've been known to sneak into an alley or two also... -
Guns & Hoses (Guns & Hoses Universe) by Brenda Cothern
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTigger Flint and Thomas Flame shared an instant mutual hate for one another from the day they met in sixth grade. Their dislike grew into competition and rivalry throughout high school as they were stuck in the same honors classes and played the same sports. That hatred and rivalry followed them into adulthood as one became a cop and the other a fireman... -
When He Was Bad by Misha Horne
Jesse has a secret. A kink. One he’s never going to tell Brian about. He’ll just quietly work it out himself. In the shower. Every morning.Until the day Brian catches him off guard. Asks him about his fantasies. Once he finds out Jesse’s hiding something, Brian wants all the embarrassing, excruciating details. Right. Now.Jesse’s in big trouble. Which is exactly where he wants to be... -
Spoken by Sean Michael
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKendall thinks he's stuffy, boring, and losing his lover, Eric. He and Eric survived a terrible cancer scare together, but now it seems like Eric is determined to live life to its fullest. Without Kendall. Eric is out every night and every weekend without him, and Kendall is worried that Eric is having an affair... -
Making Repairs by Sean Michael
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSomething terrible happened to Mike, and he’s been living in the attic of Devin and Barney’s house ever since. He’s shy, he’s scared and he cuts. Paul and Jeff do what they can to make sure his razors stay clean and that he’s fed, but they’re both worried that it’s not enough... -
Renew: A Hammer Story by Sean Michael
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSharing your problems with your master always makes things better, but it's a lesson every sub needs to relearn now and then. Jim, Montana and Jeremy are no different and a get together at the Hammer has them reminiscing about how Marcus, Billy and Simon have helped to make everything better, once they were in the loop about their subs' problems...
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