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BJ Alex 8 by Mingwa
Every night at 10, Dong-gyun locks himself up in his room, grabs a box of tissues, and watches a live cam boy show hosted by Alex, a BJ (broadcast jockey). Timid Dong-gyun admires not only Alex’s ripped body, but his candor in sharing his sexual experiences with viewers. One night, Dong-gyun downs too many drinks at a school networking event and passes out... -
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BJ Alex 4 by Mingwa
Every night at 10, Dong-gyun locks himself up in his room, grabs a box of tissues, and watches a live cam boy show hosted by Alex, a BJ (broadcast jockey). Timid Dong-gyun admires not only Alex’s ripped body, but his candor in sharing his sexual experiences with viewers. One night, Dong-gyun downs too many drinks at a school networking event and passes out... -
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![Sated in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Sated in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Montgomery Ink saga continues in a seductive romance where a runaway bride and two best friends might just take the chance of a lifetime. Ethan Montgomery thought he had his life figured out until the moment he and his best friend met a woman in a wedding dress drinking wine out of a paper bag. He might work too many hours and always seems to put his family and friends first... -
![Forever by Kindle Alexander]()
Forever by Kindle Alexander
Dr. Robert Adams grew up with more advantages than most, the son of a former vice president, he had two loving fathers, a twin sister he adores and wonderfully doting grandparents. Life is good until one afternoon when his dreams flat-line. And no scalpel can repair the guilt and grief he carries with him for the first time in his life...Categorized as:
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![Hold 'Em Tight by Alisha Williams, Amber Nicole]()
Hold 'Em Tight by Alisha Williams, Amber Nicole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey weren't kidding when they say life can change in the blink of an eye. One moment, I think I have it all. My men. Happiness. Friends. Family. And the next, my whole life comes crashing down around me. Betrayal like I’ve never felt before consumes me. A heartbreak so gut-wrenching it hurts to breathe...Categorized as:
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![Golden Boy and the Two Bears by Nash Summers]()
Golden Boy and the Two Bears by Nash Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAsher Williams is obsessed with love. His column is thriving, fellow students trust him with their relationship woes, and he’s on his A-game when it comes to matchmaking. At least, matchmaking other than his own. After a heartfelt letter written to his column, Asher is set on aiding the two love-struck heroes who desperately need his help... -
![BJ Alex 2 by Mingwa]()
BJ Alex 2 by Mingwa
Every night at 10, Dong-gyun locks himself up in his room, grabs a box of tissues, and watches a live cam boy show hosted by Alex, a BJ (broadcast jockey). Timid Dong-gyun admires not only Alex’s ripped body, but his candor in sharing his sexual experiences with viewers. One night, Dong-gyun downs too many drinks at a school networking event and passes out... -
![Musical Mayhem by Alley Ciz]()
Musical Mayhem by Alley Ciz
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHelp Wanted: Producer for the latest album from multi-platinum selling band Birds of Prey. Enter Sammy Rhodes. Famed DJ The Spin Doctor. Musical genius. Fits with the band like he's our sixth member. We hired him on the spot. So what's the problem? He's also all broad shoulders and dazzling smile, and has this flop of hair I constantly yearn to brush away from his handsome face... -
![Strut by Jay Hogan]()
Strut by Jay Hogan
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNew Zealand farm boy turns New York fashion model. Fairy tale? Maybe. But it hasn’t been easy. A year in this crazy city, working my tail off just to survive in a ruthless industry where sex sells and boundaries are too readily crossed. A year and a reassuring ocean away from Hunter Donovan—a sexy, humiliating mistake that I’m not about to repeat. Distance is good. Distance is safe... -
![Naughty Boy (Can't Touch) by Chara Croft]()
Naughty Boy (Can't Touch) by Chara Croft
*** NOT A STANDALNE: THIS IS A BONUS EPILOGUE TO CAN’T TOUCH ***. A year into this whole boyfriending thing and I’m totally killing it, and now that I’m about to graduate college and get on with real life, I’m ready to take things to a whole new level with Sean. My boy deserves that. He deserves everything. And I’m the one who’s gonna give it to him… for the rest of his life... -
![Dauntless by Victoria Denault]()
Dauntless by Victoria Denault
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe’s everything I’ve ever wanted, at the worst possible moment. One and done. That’s always been my motto when it comes to guys, because I’m not about to pull someone else into the closet my parents have locked me inside. I’ve been waiting years to claim my inheritance and live the life I want to live–out, free, and oh yeah, rich...Categorized as:
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![Change of Heart by K.M. Neuhold]()
Change of Heart by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDoes my husband's heart still miss me now that it beats in the chest of another man? Lub-dub. A heartbeat more familiar than Easton’s own. Lub-dub. He vowed to love his husband until death do they part. And then the worst happened. Lub-dub. His heart kept another man alive. River. A stranger in the world with Easton's husband's heart pumping the blood that warms his skin...Categorized as:
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![Free Me by Mia Monroe]()
Free Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOnly his ropes can unravel the past. I never thought I’d see him again, but when my former best friend shows up ready to make amends, it becomes clear just how tied to the past I am. He disappeared when I needed him the most, leaving me to navigate my truth alone. Now he’s back. Nixon’s art leaves me vulnerable, defenseless, and I like it...Categorized as:
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![Matchmaking in Progress by Allyson Lindt]()
Matchmaking in Progress by Allyson Lindt
Sonya. I'm forty years old and the people in my stories get more action than I do. I'm happiest writing fanfiction and coupling my favorite characters: Dean and Cass. Crowley and Aziraphale. Spock and Kirk. .. But when I see the sparks that fly between my roommate Quentin and my co-worker Jeremy, I have new favorite ship... -
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![Rough Love: The Complete Series by Leighton Greene]()
Rough Love: The Complete Series by Leighton Greene
Rough Love: The Complete Series contains:. Learn the Rules. Obey the Rules. Break the Rules. Flying Free. Benjamin Ballard always assumed he was straight – in every way possible. They invented the term ‘vanilla’ to describe him...Categorized as:
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![Dear Cupid by K.M. Neuhold]()
Dear Cupid by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDear Cupid,. I’ve been a very good boy all year. For Valentine’s Day, I would like:. ● A new pair of handcuffs (Zade lost the key to the ones we already have). ● A gallon drum of lube (seriously, we go through a lot with three of us). ● Chocolate (this one isn’t sexual, I just like it…although, I COULD melt it and eat it off something interesting). ● A remote-controlled vibrating butt plug... -
![Black by Quin, Perin.]()
Black by Quin, Perin.
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Meow! ”. There it was. The sound that made my knees buckle. He purred, neck stretched, eyes half-lidded. With those cat ears, in his hair. And the tail, that he flicked. A ray of sun in the drizzling rain. I’d been a traveler, floating adrift, while he’d stayed in one place. How was I supposed to know he’d become my anchor? My light. My everything... -
![Playing With Fire by Avery Cockburn]()
Playing With Fire by Avery Cockburn
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 16 ratings“I don’t want options. I just want you. ”. Robert McKenzie has a secret. As the only straight player on an all-LGBT soccer team, he’s known to fans as “McWhatAWaste. ” No one would guess Robert’s actually bisexual. At twenty-one, on the verge of a brilliant career in video game design, he’s finally ready to be his true self... -
![Nice Guys & First Times by K.M. Neuhold]()
Nice Guys & First Times by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsYou Always Remember Your First…. Come along for a sweet, steamy compilation of 4 MM romance novellas by the queen of swoon herself: K. M. Neuhold. **All of these novellas have been previously published either as part of the Heart2Heart Charity Anthology collection or as stand alone free shorts. Always You... -
![A Fool and His Manny by Amy Lane]()
A Fool and His Manny by Amy Lane
Seeing the truth and falling in love. Dustin Robbins-Grayson was a surly adolescent when Quinlan Gregory started the nanny gig. After a rocky start, he grew into Quinlan’s friend and confidant—and a damned sexy man. At twenty-one, Dusty sees how Quinlan sacrificed his own life and desires to care for Dusty’s family... -
![Queried Sick by Dallas Smith]()
Queried Sick by Dallas Smith
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFor fans of Casey McQuiston and Always Only You, Queried Sick is a slow-burn romance about two bisexual disasters finding love while working at a publishing company during the pandemic—complete with grumpy/sunshine vibes, found family, and an attention-seeking cat. Social distance makes the heart grow fonder…...Categorized as:
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![Horribly Harry by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey]()
Horribly Harry by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBad Boyfriend, Inc—when you can’t find a good boyfriend, why not hire a bad one instead? To supplement his income while he’s completing his Early Education degree, Harry Townsend hires himself out as a terrible date—for a set fee, he’ll horrify parents and family members in all sorts of interesting ways. But when it comes to actual relationships—and sex—Harry doesn’t get the appeal... -
![The Sweetest Goodbye by Christina Lee]()
The Sweetest Goodbye by Christina Lee
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBillie Montgomery was always known as the sick kid with the therapy dog. Dylan Bowden never had two nickels to rub together, let alone a true home to call his own. The two have been best friends since high school. They’re always there for each other, so when Billie opens his own bakery called Montgomery’s Sweets no one supports him better than Dylan... -
![Here Without You by JJ Harper, Jay Aheer]()
Here Without You by JJ Harper, Jay Aheer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis book has previously been released in 2017. It has been re-edited and extended, but the story hasn't changed. Archer Hawkins and Mallory Halston literally run into each other and a true love story is born. Archer pursues Mallory with absolute determination making him fall hook, line, and sinker. “I really would like to get to know you, Mallory. ” His voice husky in my ear... -
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![Pacies and Photographs by Della Cain]()
Pacies and Photographs by Della Cain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStepping out from behind the camera isn’t as easy as it seems. Dax needs cash, and he needs it now since his roommate has moved away without notice. Dax has a week to either make up the difference or break his lease. Both options are out of his price range... -
![Signs of Love: Winter by Anyta Sunday]()
Signs of Love: Winter by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when a clueless hero believes in star-sign compatibility? What happens when there’s only one sign left to try? Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer. .. Caspian’s tried the lot, compatibility nil. Leo is his last hope for happiness. He just has to find one. Maybe his Virgo best friend will help? He should sneak over next door and see. .. -
![Out by R.J. Moray]()
Out by R.J. Moray
Whatever Jack wants, Jack gets. Channon is more than happy to accommodate him, but when Jack wants Channon to be out at work Channon can't help feeling inadequate. Surely, Jack could do better than him. Still, Jack has his ways of making sure his boy knows who he belongs to.Categorized as:
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![And it Came To Pass by Laura Stone]()
And it Came To Pass by Laura Stone
Adam Young is a devout Mormon whose life is all planned out, by both his strict father and his church. He follows the path theyve established for him, goes off to his mission in Barcelona, Spain, and realizes that his life may not follow the trajectory already chosen for him. His mission companion, Brandon Christensen, is a handsome, enthusiastic practitioner on the surface... -
![Benched Volumes 1-3 Boxed Set by Misha Horne]()
Benched Volumes 1-3 Boxed Set by Misha Horne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis Three Volume Bundle includes Parts 1-3 of the Benched series:. Benched #1: Rookie Mistake. Benched #2: Double Play. Benched #3: Out By A Mile. Approximately 40,000 words. ----------------------------... -
![Alex by S.M. Shade]()
Alex by S.M. Shade
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNinety- two days. Thirteen weeks. That’s how long it’s been since I lost my love, my best friend. It’s been everything I can do to drag myself out of bed and get back to work, but I know Cooper would want me to move on. I think he’d even be happy if he knew who I want to move on with. The target of my affection, though, may not be so thrilled about my choice. He’s straight. Or he thinks he is... -
![Forgiveness by R.J. Moray]()
Forgiveness by R.J. Moray
When Jack fails Channon for the first time, Channon is devastated. He blames himself, but Jack refuses to allow it, and Jack's drastic solution is only going to make things worse. Channon must find in it in him to confront his Sir and tell him what he wants, before Jack does something irrevocable.Categorized as:
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![An Old Standard by Cordelia Kingsbridge]()
An Old Standard by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOriginal Work. Relationship: Andres Cardona/Riley Blackpoole. Andres takes Riley in hand. Words 5151 complete. -
![Out of Focus by K.M. Neuhold]()
Out of Focus by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe short story of Liam's graduation from high school. You won't want to miss this special moment! Get a sneak peek into Liam with this short prequel to Liam's upcoming full length book. -
![Sol: Learning to Love #2 by Con Riley]()
Sol: Learning to Love #2 by Con Riley
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSolomon Trebeck’s heart broke the night of his bi-awakening. Fifteen years later, Sol’s back in Cornwall where it happened, single, shy, and oh-so lonely. Teaching art to kids wasn’t his life plan. Neither is raising a teenage nephew, but with no family left to support him, a live-in job at a boarding school becomes his life raft. Problem: that life raft is sinking... -
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![Spark by Posy Roberts]()
Spark by Posy Roberts
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNorth Star: Book One. In their small-town high school, Hugo and Kevin became closeted lovers who kept their secret even from parents. Hugo didn’t want to disappoint his terminally ill father, and Kevin’s controlling father would never tolerate a bisexual son. When college took them in different directions, they promised to reunite, but that didn’t happen for seventeen years...Categorized as:
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![In Me an Invincible Summer by Ryan Loveless]()
In Me an Invincible Summer by Ryan Loveless
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo an outsider's view, world-famous action star Joe Nestra lives the Hollywood dream—parties, women, and a high-profile divorce. In reality, Joe's agent directs his public life. Those women he's supposedly intimate with? Prearranged dates ending at the red carpet... -
![Moment of Silence by Karen Stivali]()
Moment of Silence by Karen Stivali
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Moments In Time Novel. Growing up, Jason Stern led a charmed life complete with devoted sisters, a father who was one of Brooklyn’s most respected rabbis, and a mother who made the world's best babka. He headed to NYU ready for anything—except falling for the wrong guy, coming out, and getting disowned by his once-loving family. In spite of that, Jason managed to graduate with honors...Categorized as:
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![The Long Arm of the Law by Cordelia Kingsbridge]()
The Long Arm of the Law by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOriginal Work. Andres Cardona/Riley Blackpoole. Riley runs into Andres while he's on duty. Words:4291 complete. -
![The First Man by A.S. Kelly]()
The First Man by A.S. Kelly
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShane. Do you want to know what it means to live like me? It means being forced not to look at him, not to touch him, not to be left alone in the same room as him. Not to seek him out. Not to want him. Not to love him...Categorized as:
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![Riptide by Ruthie Luhnow]()
Riptide by Ruthie Luhnow
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"The weirdest part about kissing my best friend is that it isn't weird at all. ". Drew Riordan is excellent at compartmentalization. It's the only way he's managed to survive three years at Bellamy university—and on the crew team—and how he's made peace with staying in the closet for the foreseeable future... -
![Daddy Loves Confidence by M.A, Innes]()
Daddy Loves Confidence by M.A, Innes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen friends fix you up, it’s either going to be a spectacular failure or a fascinating first date. Unfortunately for Arthur, it’s the owners of the Bound & Controlled club who fix him up and his first date is an email. So it’s going to be a fascinating failure? Joseph knows his terrible schedule and long work trips make meeting people difficult…and they make meeting Daddies even harder...Categorized as:
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![Loud and Clear by Sierra Riley]()
Loud and Clear by Sierra Riley
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"With just a few words, you can change someone's life for the better. ". "I became a teacher to help people, not to deal with office politics. ". Professor Daniel Talbot learned the hard way that the cost of taking risks—both personal and professional—is just too high... -
![One Small Thing by Piper Vaughn, M.J. O'Shea]()
One Small Thing by Piper Vaughn, M.J. O'Shea
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 30 ratings“Daddy” is not a title Rue Murray wanted, but he never thought he’d have sex with a woman either. Now he’s the unwitting father of a newborn named Alice. Between bartending and cosmetology school, Rue doesn’t have time for babies, but he can’t give her up. What Rue needs is a babysitter, and he’s running out of options... -
![See My Words by Melanie Hansen]()
See My Words by Melanie Hansen
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSuccessful underwear model Scott Ashworth is lucky—his attack at the hands of an unknown assailant will leave no visible scars. His professional goals are still within reach, and best of all, his stepbrother Rylan Mahoney is back in his life, their teenage infatuation at last getting the chance to deepen into something more... -
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![Lust & Longing by E.M. Denning]()
Lust & Longing by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLove is a messy and complicated emotion. First love especially. Unfortunately for Noah Davis, it doesn’t get easier as he gets older. Noah lost Ian years ago, when life took them in different directions. Not knowing how to let go, he relied on the friends he made while living in the city. His friends helped pull him out of his despair, but it was at a club where he found himself... -
![When Fake Changed Everything by J.P. Sayle]()
When Fake Changed Everything by J.P. Sayle
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen did being ‘fake boyfriends’ start making it difficult to remain ‘friends? Jamie Rider is a man who accepts who he is with no boundaries, but with that comes consequences that leave him vulnerable. That is, until Todd. Todd shows him that he'll always be his knight in shining armour bringing Jamie to a new reality... -
![Aiden's Luck by Con Riley]()
Aiden's Luck by Con Riley
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSeattle Stories: Book Three. House-sitting for a friend is supposed to be a lucky break for Aiden Daly. Discovering his new housemate is the image of his first crush turns it into a nightmare. Marco de Luca is obviously interested in being more than housemates, but his resemblance to Aiden’s ideal man seems only skin-deep. Besides, Aiden doesn’t date...Categorized as:
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![Rock Bottom by K.M. Neuhold]()
Rock Bottom by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMeet the Band with this exclusive Replay Introduction: Rock Bottom. Grab it free on Instafreebie! Downward Spiral— a band with a handful of platinum records, and almost no hope of making it. Meet Lincoln, Benji, Lando, and Jude— the hottest rock stars of the decade, who’ve just about hit rock bottom...Categorized as:
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![Billy & The Beast by Eli Easton]()
Billy & The Beast by Eli Easton
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA stolen rose leads Billy to the Beast of his dreams. .. The rose is so perfectly pink and delightfully fragrant, so temptingly within reach through the bars of the locked gate. One snip later, and a masked man from Billy’s darkest fantasies grabs his arm. Billy’s punishment for the theft? To toil in the estate’s horribly overgrown garden for the summer. Only this summer job comes with a mystery... -
![Boyfriend Freeze by DJ Jamison]()
Boyfriend Freeze by DJ Jamison
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI've made a lot of mistakes, but you can't be one of them. .. Dear Graham,. After crossing too many lines for my self-respect, I made a promise to myself: no hookups for sixty days. But I didn't count on meeting you. Who knew a smart, cardigan-wearing geek would be such temptation? You're all wrong for me, except you're also kind of exactly right...
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