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  • Vengeance Planning for Amateurs by Lee Winter

    Vengeance Planning for Amateurs by Lee Winter

    Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    An offbeat lesbian romantic comedy starring penguins, plotting, and payback. Muffin maker Olivia Roberts has had it with her awful exes taking advantage of her good nature. The theft of her nana’s beloved stuffed penguin is the absolute last straw. She puts up an ad at her local crime bookstore for a henchperson to help her enact a little mild revenge...
    Categorized as:
    queer  age difference  christmas  contemporary  office  f-f  humor  m-m
  • Twisted Lace by A.M. McCoy

    Twisted Lace by A.M. McCoy

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 68 ratings
    They call me Emo Barbie. And they’re not far off, though I consider myself a little more alternative than that. I just so happen to do everything in six-inch heels and blood-red lipstick. I like it when people stare. I like the attention. I’ve never been drawn to the meek or mild...
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  • Southbound and Down by K.B. Draper

    Southbound and Down by K.B. Draper

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Drew Beckett’s life is a well-curated plan. Small-town to successful Assistant U. S. Attorney, assigned to an above-the-fold case that could eliminate a notorious crime family and put her firmly in line for her ultimate promotion. The last thing she needs is a distraction; like a threat on her life or the seriously lickable dimples on the U. S. Marshal assigned to protect her. U. S...
  • Knot Going Down by Thea Masen, Jenni Peck

    Knot Going Down by Thea Masen, Jenni Peck

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 13 ratings
    They’re an unlikely group. But after their paths cross during the Summer Olympics, and flights across Europe are canceled, three athletes are stranded with no way home unless they fake a pack bond with a DEA agent and the charming criminal in his custody. Their ticket back? A cruise ship headed for the U. S...
    Categorized as:
    queer  omegaverse  friends to lovers  sports  poly  menage  m-m  f-f
  • Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark

    Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 10 ratings
    A charming queer holiday romance about three adult siblings, each at a personal and romantic crossroads, who reunite at their larger-than-life mother’s Catskills manor for an unforgettable Christmas, from the author of It Had to Be You. It’s the most romantic time of the year. The holidays are fast approaching, and the Belvedere siblings are a mess...
  • Goldenrod by Ann McMan

    Goldenrod by Ann McMan

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Welcome back to Jericho, a small town tightly tucked into the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, where life and love have as many twists and turns as a winding mountain road. Join Syd, Maddie, David, Michael, Henry, Celine, and the irrepressible Roma Jean Freemantle as they band together to navigate the minefields of their ever-changing world in this newest Jericho novel.
    Categorized as:
    queer  humor  f-f  m-m  length-medium  audiobook
  • Deep Inside: Straight to Gay First Time MM (Gay Curious by Edward Raines

    Deep Inside: Straight to Gay First Time MM (Gay Curious by Edward Raines

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings
    Jared has a secret that he's held deep inside for a while, now. He's straight, but there seems to be an elusive part of him that is less defined, and possibly even attracted to guys...
    Categorized as:
    queer  new adult  m-m  f-f  multicultural  humor  length-novella
  • Skip the Couch by D.C. Knight

    Skip the Couch by D.C. Knight

    Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars
    · 1 ratings
    Have you ever wondered what would happen if you reconnected with the love you once lost? In this comical yet serious romance Skip the Couch that's exactly what happens to Mandy, a professional blogger and greeting card writer. She believes her life is full and complete until it is turned upside down while pet-sitting for her neighbor...
    Categorized as:
    queer  humor  f-f  m-m  length-novella
  • I Blackmailed Her Brother by Jessica Frances

    I Blackmailed Her Brother by Jessica Frances

    Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars
    · 1 ratings
    I Blackmailed Her Brother (Love at First Crime #5). I blackmailed her brother, so she took my heart and held it ransom. I made a mistake. I did something unforgiveable. I broke her trust. I shattered the life we were building together. And I hate myself for the pain I caused her. But then someone thought they could threaten her,. Thought they could come after the woman I love...
    Categorized as:
    queer  f-f  m-m  humor  length-medium
  • Finding Love by Abigail Taylor

    Finding Love by Abigail Taylor

    Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars
    · 1 ratings
    They say if something seems too good to be true, it probably is! Finding Love tells the story of how Sam, Steph, and their friends work collectively to free Sam from an innocent mistake that threatened to derail her entire future. A story of relationships in all forms, this book, celebrates the devotion of true friendship, the excitement of true love, and the horrors of deceit...
    Categorized as:
    queer  humor  f-f  contemporary  m-m  length-short
  • Honeymoon for One by Rachel Bowdler

    Honeymoon for One by Rachel Bowdler

    Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 17 ratings
    A cancelled engagement. A non-refundable honeymoon. A Christmas Robin will never forget. Robin Ellis has had a year she'd like to forget. She's tired, overworked and most definitely not ready to spend the holidays with her rowdy family in Manchester...
  • Wild Ash by S. Legend

    Wild Ash by S. Legend

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings
    Cordell Wilder agreed to be legal guardian for his nephew Bowie as a “just in case” because that’s what big brothers do. His brother Jesse wasn’t actually supposed to die. He thinks it’s his lucky day when he learns he’s not the only guardian. Maybe he can be the fun Uncle instead? Y’know, like a part-time gig...
  • Better Than Fiction by Bet Milner

    Better Than Fiction by Bet Milner

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings
    Danni Rose is an unknown singer songwriter with a dream and a secret obsession. Her band is a joke, her partner stifles her free-spirited nature and her desires are becoming harder to contain. At least her best friend, Reese, has everything figured out though, right? Julia Jones is a high profile actress, star of the science fiction movie trilogy, Recoil, and has a massive social media following...
    Categorized as:
    queer  f-f  m-m  humor  length-short
  • Short Term Relationships by A.K. Rose

    Short Term Relationships by A.K. Rose

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings
    “A delightfully lighthearted journey into a slice of queer life in Seattle! ” –Amazon reader, Chapin. “These are people you're rooting for and for me that is the most satisfying kind of romance. ” –Amazon reader, Ellyn. Come along as these queer friends try to find their mid-life happily ever after, navigating missed opportunities, mismatches, and misinformation...
  • The Once Forbidden Love by Summer Cooper

    The Once Forbidden Love by Summer Cooper

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 1 ratings
    LESBIAN HISTORICAL ROMANCE...
  • Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff

    Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 101 ratings
    From holy cup comes holy light;. The faithful hands sets world aright. And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight,. Mere man shall end this endless night. It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise. For nearly three decades, vampires have waged war against humanity; building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Now, only a few tiny sparks of light endure in a sea of darkness...
  • Rock and Riot by Chelsey Furedi

    Rock and Riot by Chelsey Furedi

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 17 ratings
    With all the fashion and quirks of the 50's comes the vintage queer love story that you've never heard before. Rock and Riot follows the tales of teenage delinquents learning about gender and sexual orientations while still maintaining their fabulous hair.
  • Oglaf Book One by Trudy Cooper, Doug Bayne

    Oglaf Book One by Trudy Cooper, Doug Bayne

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 24 ratings
    Oglaf Book 1 collects the first 199 pages of comics from the website, including alt text and epilogues, in a festival of fantasy smut and madness. There's also bonus extras, never seen before and printed in internet-proof ink, including Ivan's 'doesn't count' kama sutra -- handy if you love somebody but still need to use them as unicorn bait.
    Categorized as:
    queer  fantasy  humor  m-m  magic  high fantasy  bdsm  f-f
  • Rock and Riot Volume 2 by Chelsey Furedi

    Rock and Riot Volume 2 by Chelsey Furedi

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 10 ratings
    The 1950's were all about rules and restrictions, but these teens don't give a damn. ..
  • Rock and Riot Volume 3 by Chelsey Furedi

    Rock and Riot Volume 3 by Chelsey Furedi

    Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 10 ratings
    These tough-kids gussy up for the big dance in style! In this third and final instalment of the online hit comic series "Rock and Riot". The three gangs may finally get the guts to pull the biggest middle finger to society, together. If anything can be learned from their rascality, the easiest way is never the fun way.
  • Switch Heater by K.L. Moore

    Switch Heater by K.L. Moore

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 81 ratings
    Three years. Three years at the Omega Center, learning everything I need to learn, becoming the omega that they say we're supposed to be. You know what else they say? That we'll find our pack, our alphas, while here. There hasn't been an omega yet that's walked through those doors and not walked out ready to bond with their intended packs and alphas. The exception being me...
  • The Last of the Loudens by Robin Alexander

    The Last of the Loudens by Robin Alexander

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Taryn Louden has inherited her father’s family home and more money than she ever thought she’d see in a lifetime. There are just a few problems with it all. The house is expensive to maintain, local kids entertain themselves by pulling pranks on her, and there might be a few departed Loudens still hanging around...
    Categorized as:
    queer  humor  f-f  paranormal  m-m  contemporary  fantasy  audiobook
  • Fan Service: Supernatural Society Omnibus by Gail Carriger

    Fan Service: Supernatural Society Omnibus by Gail Carriger

    Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    This collector’s special Fan Service omnibus contains stories specifically tailored to honor Gail Carriger’s most devoted fans. The print run was 500 limited (numbered) editions, and 30 (lettered) leather-boxed tray case editions. It includes previously published Supernatural Society Novellas: Romancing the Inventor, Romancing the Werewolf. And an all new and never before seen novelette:...
  • Demons & Daffodils by A.J. Merlin

    Demons & Daffodils by A.J. Merlin

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    I had a plan. Make a deal with the devil for more power, join a coven, get a boyfriend, and spend the next three hundred years making a name for myself while finding a way to free my eternal soul from servitude to Satan before I’m old. It wasn’t in my plan to die three weeks after my deal by having a helicopter dropped on me. Now I’m dead...
  • The Sex Academy - Explicit and Fun Erotic Novella by Lucy Xane

    The Sex Academy - Explicit and Fun Erotic Novella by Lucy Xane

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 4 ratings
    Something caught my eye, it was a small flyer stuck to the noticeboard next to us, almost covered by something else. “Sex Academy. Come and join us at lunchtime to improve your sex life. Couples only. ”. My stomach did a weird little flip. I nudged Meera. “Hey, look at this. ”. She barely glanced at it, giving me a smirk. “You’ve got to be kidding me. Sounds super dodgy. ”...
  • Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

    Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

    Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 68 ratings
    Heartstopper meets A Knight’s Tale in this queer medieval rom com YA debut about love, friendship, and being brave enough to change the course of history. It’s been hundreds of years since King Arthur’s reign. His descendant, Arthur, a future Lord and general gadabout, has been betrothed to Gwendoline, the quick-witted, short-tempered princess of England, since birth...
    Categorized as:
    queer  young adult  fantasy  f-f  arthurian  royalty  medieval  humor
  • Shadows & Dreams by Alexis Hall

    Shadows & Dreams by Alexis Hall

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 12 ratings
    Second rule in this line of business: be careful who you kill. My name’s Kate Kane. And right now, I don’t know which is more dangerous: my job, or my girlfriend. My job makes me the go-to girl for every supernatural mystery in London. My girlfriend’s an eight-hundred-year-old vampire prince. Honestly, I think it’s probably a tie. A few weeks ago, I was hired for a simple missing person case...
  • Spooky Christmas: A Reluctant Necromancer Short Story by Kaye Draper

    Spooky Christmas: A Reluctant Necromancer Short Story by Kaye Draper

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 4 ratings
    Esper and her murder are all set to celebrate Christmas eve…if they can survive the housefire caused by Jet’s baking attempt, the solstice ghost, and the influx of people who keep showing up! It's Christmas, necromancer style.
  • The Bone Gate by Rory Michaelson

    The Bone Gate by Rory Michaelson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings
    New beginnings don't mean happy endings. .. More than a year has passed since Oscar's friends stopped him from ending the world as we know it. Life is settling back to a new normal, and everyone is finally able to take a breath. The group are preparing to embrace the tedium of day jobs and current affairs, but must first deal with a little unfinished family business and some surprise house guests...
    Categorized as:
    queer  fantasy  paranormal  m-m  new adult  dark  humor  urban fantasy
  • There Can Only Be Six by Andrea Levesque

    There Can Only Be Six by Andrea Levesque

    Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 2 ratings
    A new girl in town, a mysterious society, and a dangerous secret…. Harper Fontaine has always preferred keeping to herself. When she’s forced to leave behind her life in NYC to move into her dad’s mansion in a wealthy Rhode Island suburb, she quickly discovers the small town likes to keep secrets of its own...
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