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Junjo Romantica, Volume 07 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars
· 27 ratings
Miyagi finally gets over his obsession with his late high school teacher by confessing his love for Shinobu in front of her grave. When it comes time for Shinobu to choose which college to go to, his feelings seem to be swaying his decisions too strongly - even for Miyagi's liking. In the end, Shinobu chooses a different college, but the compromise is that he's now living next door to Miyagi!

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Junjo Romantica, Volume 06 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars
· 24 ratings
It's the day of the award ceremony for Usami, but Usami's older brother, Haruhiko, can't keep his hands off Misaki. First an endless shipment of strawberries, then a "kidnapping" as Haruhiko drags Misaki off to his rich estate and locks him up! Meanwhile, a dramatic misunderstanding spooks Shinobu into leaving for Australia. Will Miyagi let him get away?

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Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars
· 13 ratings
Originally 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.

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Junjo Romantica, Volume 03 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
· 24 ratings
Misaki begins to seriously question the structure of his relationship with Usami, but a high-class date with Usami makes it come to life. In the next Junjou Egoist story, Hiro goes to the extreme to nurse his lover, Nowaki, back to health. But he's unaware that Nowaki was never really sick to being with!

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My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 2 by Niyama
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
· Steam rating: 4 of 5
Explicit open door [?] · 18 ratings
Living under the same roof as the man he’s had a crush on for a solid decade has Shin’s libido in overdrive, and even his rampant awkwardness can’t get in the way of him getting some! Meanwhile, Seiji is swamped with self-doubt. Does an old man with a bleak romantic history have what it takes to satisfy his hot, young partner?

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Attraction by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
· Steam rating: 5 of 5
Explicit and plentiful [?] · 13 ratings
An M/M Neighbors to lovers Romance. Could satin, lace, and sass be enough to break through the ice? Dexter has never hidden his sexuality, and doesn’t blend into the background. From his fiery red hair to the panties he likes to wear, everything about him is vibrant. He’s the complete opposite of his new neighbor, and shouldn’t care if the grouchy man likes him… but he does...

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My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 2 by Niyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
· 21 ratings
The seasons have shifted, and Shin and Seiji are starting their new life together. Living under the same roof as the man he’s had a crush on for a solid decade has Shin’s libido in overdrive, and even his rampant awkwardness can’t get in the way of him getting some! Meanwhile, Seiji is swamped with self-doubt...

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All That Matters by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
Nico Andretti knows one thing is Love is for fools. Being a tour bus guide in Times Square isn’t his dream job and he yearns for more than living in his mother’s basement apartment, but life is tough in the big city. At least the men on the bus are eye-candy galore, and they’re one and done...

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age difference queer m-m contemporary length-medium audiobook
Center of Gravity by Neve Wilder
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
· Steam rating: 5 of 5
Explicit and plentiful [?] · 15 ratings
When life comes apart at the seams, love is the only thread that can mend it. Accountant Rob Macomb has a stable job that he’s good at and… that’s about it. A year of nothing but heartache leaves him seeking refuge from loneliness and grief behind spreadsheets, punishing daily runs, and the occasional anonymous tryst...

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Junjo Romantica, Volume 12 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
· 17 ratings
As the end of Misaki's college years approach, he's faced with a difficult choice: living with the ever-popular boys love novelist Akihiko can be ever-so challenging. .

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Better Than Beginnings: A Better Than Good Short Story Collection by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Matt Sullivan knows he met someone special the night he spots the sexy man on the dance floor. However, he doesn’t know his life is about to change forever. First of all, Matt is straight. Okay, maybe not, but he doesn’t think falling in love and spending the rest of his life with a hotheaded, unapologetically fabulous diva is an option...

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Shaman by Lauren Gilley
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
· 9 ratings
The 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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A Foreign Love Affair by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars
· Steam rating: 4 of 5
Explicit open door [?] · 27 ratings
Japanese yakuza clan heir Ranmaru just got married on a lavish cruise ship, but things aren't as they seem. The marriage is just for the appearances, and he ends up getting drunk and spending the night. .. not with his bride, but with the sexy ship captain! When the two men meet again in Italy, it is the start of a spectacular love story.

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Old-Fashioned Cupcake with Cappuccino by Sagan Sagan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
· 15 ratings
Thirty-nine-year-old Nozue went from living a routine, melancholic life of sleep and work to spending his days in bliss with Togawa, his younger subordinate. Now six months into their relationship, the two have graduated from dates at a pancake shop to spending their nights together...

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One by E.S. Carter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
· 9 ratings
One click. One perfect frame. That's all it takes to capture an eternal moment; although most people let them pass by without acknowledgement. I don't waste any. Not a single one. If I see something of beauty, I want to experience it, feel it and immortalise it. If I see someone of beauty, I want to taste them, worship them and memorise them. I don't have a type, if I like you, I like you...

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Ruined by April Wilson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
· 13 ratings
Finally! Sam and Cooper's long-awaited story is here. .. a second chance gay romance, with a guaranteed HEA. Sam. .. Coming out of the closet was easy. Falling in love with a man twice my age was not. Cooper grew up old-school, hiding his true self. He may be the love of my life, but I can’t be his dirty little secret any longer. He needs to man up and claim me if he wants to keep me...

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Hawk's Choice by Carol Dawn
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
· 11 ratings
THIS IS AN M/M ROMANCE STORY. I've loved him from afar, now it's time I love him up close. Hawk. When he first walked through the Clubs doors, I knew that my life would be forever changed. He was the most beautiful man I had ever seen. But, his eyes were distant. He was running from something. I wanted nothing more than to throw him over my shoulder and hide him from the world...

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Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 6 by Memeco Arii
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
· 13 ratings
Love Is a Battlefield. During their couple's getaway, Masahiro and Kousuke grow closer and closer. On the flip side, Hasekura and Kensuke's usually happy-go-lucky relationship seems to be reaching a new low. So when Hasekura unexpectedly gets some alone time with Masahiro, he decides to use it to his advantage. .. ! Meanwhile, a familiar friend becomes a source of much-needed support for Kensuke.

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queer age difference contemporary m-m found-family length-short
Love Tractor by Hmmyongyong
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
When family obligations force Sun Yool, a stressed-out law school student, to the countryside, it seems like a great opportunity to escape the chaos of the city. After all, the great outdoors promises fresh air, sunshine. .. and a new romance? ! Soon after arriving, Sun Yool is thrown into a series of strange encounters and misunderstandings with his 20 year-old neighbour, Yechan...

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Xavier by Silvia Violet
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
· 11 ratings
I thought I was straight. I thought protecting my identity mattered more than anything besides family. Then Emilio came to me for protection. It's my fault he’s in danger, and no one is going to touch him. No one besides me.

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Sugar Dog Life by Yoriko
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
· 17 ratings
Sakuraba is a college student, though you'd never know it, with his short height and baby face. Certainly police officer Amazawa thought Sakuraba was a minor, and nearly booked him for being out too late after he was returning from a drinking party. But there's something oddly familiar about him, and the two strike up an odd relationship. ..

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A Not So Typical Love by Tristen Rowen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
· 9 ratings
Jordan and Jamie’s love is anything but typical. Jordan Cameron is not like most nineteen year olds. He’s never been on a date, he’s never left New England, and he’s never fallen in love. He lives in his own world, or so that's what it seems to the average person. No one, not even his thirty-one year old brother, Tim, has ever given him the chance to break free...

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Seeking Freedom: Interlocking Fragments IV by Michele Notaro, Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Is it close proximity that has Jovany noticing Seth, or for the first time in his life, does he want a man? Jovany~. When I check on the guy that helped with my case and realize he’s in a bad spot, I know I need to help him out. That’s how I find myself with two new roommates—Seth and the baby he’s in charge of...

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On or Off, Volume 5 (On or Off (Paperback Ed.) #5) by A1
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
· Steam rating: 5 of 5
Explicit and plentiful [?] · 7 ratings
Episodes 79-91 of the webtoon. Preview of Volume 5 was published in Volume 4 (Apr 2023).

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Mack: Dr. Richards' Littles® 33 by Pepper North
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
All it takes is a glimpse of a hidden stuffie…. Mack Oliver loves his job as a server at Alfonso’s. The clientele is wonderful and the food divine. Things might be going well at work, but the rest of his life is in shambles. High-powered lawyer, Grey Bradford spends long hours in his office. He does enjoy taking time to enjoy a good meal...

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Something Old, Something New by Gianni Holmes
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
· 5 ratings
In a few short weeks Cass and Mort are getting married, but Mort has a big hard problem only his boy can help him with. Too bad Cass has been bogged down by all the preparations for a bigger wedding than Mort ever anticipated...

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When Stars Align by Denver Shaw
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
· 5 ratings
Scarred by the past. Terrified to love again. Savion. Once upon a time, my life was a fairytale. Engaged to a beautiful woman, we were planning our perfect future. Then, the sick act of an obsessed man ruined everything. Alone, disfigured, and betrayed, I fled to LA to focus on my work as a paleontologist. It was there I met Declan...

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Ollie Always by John Wiltshire
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
Named after the main character in his mother’s infamous Oliver novels, Ollie’s been fighting his fictional namesake his whole life. It’s a battle for identity he is slowly and inevitably losing. Ex-army PTI Tom knows all about battles—the real ones that break soldiers...

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The Faintest Spark by Christina Lee
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
· Steam rating: 4 of 5
Explicit open door [?] · 11 ratings
Malachi O'Rourke spends his years as president of the Disciples of the Road cleaning up his father's mess, grieving a broken heart, and protecting the men under his charge. Sawyer Malone hasn't had it easy either since joining the Scorpions. While paying back a personal debt for his club seems gratifying on the surface, he ends up sacrificing way more than he bargained for...

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Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 4 by Memeco Arii
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
A Delicate Joy It’s only been a couple of months since Kousuke’s confession, but Masahiro already feels like his wife! With so much joyous romance in his life, Masahiro begins to have doubts that any of it is for certain. Unable to feel grounded, Masahiro struggles to keep steady. From fights with his mom, to running away from home, there’s still a lot this street punk needs help figuring out….

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queer age difference contemporary m-m found-family length-short
Delicious by Sierra Riley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
· 17 ratings
“You’re exactly what I never knew I needed. ”. “I don’t have time for love. ”. Gavin Campbell has poured everything he has into starting up his bakery, Delicious...

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Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 3 by Memeco Arii
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
· 17 ratings
Spring Awakening Masahiro is starting a new school year, and with it comes all kinds of new experiences and new acquaintances. Now that his friends are in separate classes, though, the peace between the rowdy bunch gets even harder to keep! Seeking stability, Masahiro falls deeper into Kousuke as a comfort. But when the secret of their relationship gets out, does it spell doom for their love…?

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queer age difference contemporary m-m found-family length-short
Running Blind by S.E. Jakes
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
· 11 ratings
An ATF agent who lives for danger finds what he craves from an outlaw biker. It’s impossible for a one-percenter motorcycle club member to simply walk away—and no one knows that better than undercover agent Bram, who’s almost killed for trying. His cover isn’t blown—yet—but it’s only a matter of time. The Heathens won’t be satisfied until he’s dead, so he decides to lay low and heal...

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If Love Falls on You by Aki Ueda
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
· 11 ratings
One night, right after he was dumped by his boyfriend, a pair of underwear came falling down upon Ise’s head. The one who dropped it was a man named Hishimoto, who Ise couldn’t seem to ignore, and they end up working together to bring in the laundry that had fallen onto a tree outside his window. After being told by Hishimoto that he would like to thank him, Ise goes up to his place...

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age difference queer contemporary m-m first-in-series standalone-first
Looking For Love by Stella Starling
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
· 11 ratings
Micah Finn Rawlings has lived most of his life blind, sheltered, and craving adventure. Now, at twenty-two, an operation has given him his sight back and he’s ready to take on the world. Well, sort of. His newly restored vision isn’t exactly all that he’d hoped it would be, but he’s definitely not going to let that stop him…...

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Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 5 by Memeco Arii
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
· 13 ratings
Masahiro Setagawa doesn’t believe in heroes, but wishes he could: He’s found himself in a gang of small-time street bullies who use him to run errands...

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Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 8 by Memeco Arii
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
· 11 ratings
Between the two, Kousuke is usually the rowdy one, but what happens when Masahiro decides to flip the script? The unexpected fun and memories they share are all part of one big promising future together! Meanwhile, Natsuo's deeply suppressed feelings, Yunge's smoldering emotions, and Hasekura and Kentaro's lovey-dovey relationship all come to the fore where mix-ups ensue. ..

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queer age difference contemporary found-family m-m length-short
A Guy for Christmas by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
· 13 ratings
Dear Santa,. Please can you send me a guy for Christmas? Someone kind, good-looking, sweet… but who knows what he’s doing? ( If you get my meaning ;-) ) You must know SO MANY people. Surely you can give someone a shove in my direction? I’m serious here! I need your help. I’m eighteen and I’m a virgin...

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age difference queer contemporary m-m christmas length-medium
Beautiful by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
HARRISON:. I think I’m falling for a gay guy. What started as a meeting about my sister’s wedding plans changed when our caterer walked in. A man has never stirred me like this—or made me wonder how his lips taste. The sparks with Morgan are undeniable. Friends with benefits should be a win-win for us both. But when the wedding day draws close, I’m drawing Morgan closer...

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queer queer-awakening m-m contemporary length-short
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...

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Something New by Harper Logan
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
· 9 ratings
A marriage of convenience is one thing. But married to a straight guy? That’s a whole different story…. Brooklyn Blackwell’s got a dissertation to finish and tenure to secure - the last thing he’s looking for is romance. But with his advisor’s charity on the brink of losing funding, Brooklyn’s got one shot at saving it...

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queer queer-awakening humor m-m contemporary length-medium
Color My Kiss by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
· 9 ratings
Valentine’s Inc. Need a date? Want to impress your boss or maybe your ex? Looking for the love of your life? Give us a call for all your dating needs! Dakota~. Working for Valentine’s Inc. isn’t exactly my favorite job in the world, but it’s not bad either. I need the extra cash, anyway, so it’s kinda perfect...

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age difference queer m-m contemporary length-novella
A Matter of Fact by Kate Hawthorne
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
· 9 ratings
Name – Rhys St. George. Age – 37. Relationship status – Single. Looking for – A way to make all of this right. Biggest regret – Callahan McMillian. Hobbies – Having money, making money, spending money, and wine. Name – Beckett Thatcher. Age – 27. Relationship status – Super Single! Looking for – The kind of man who knows what I'm worth...

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age difference queer contemporary m-m insta-love length-medium
Unconditional Love by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
"A Seven Days Story". Can a person's life change in just one day? How about seven? Donald Pottier and Jason Greene are barely more than boys when they meet on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. A day of crabbing soon turns them from strangers to friends, then to something more, but the boys' time is limited: at the end of the summer, Jay will leave Don and the island behind...

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Restitution: A Love Story by Aubrey Cullens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Nate Parker has spent the last few years imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. His wrongful conviction cost him his job, his fiancée, his reputation, and his hope for the future. His name has been cleared, but after everything he’s lost, he doesn’t know how to find his way back to the life that was taken from him. Parker Campbell is raising his 9-year-old niece, Emma, on his own...

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queer queer-awakening m-m contemporary length-short
Talk Dirty to Me by Jessie G.
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
As a secret agent for the DEA, Snake’s gone deep into Devils Pride MC with the hope of bringing down the head of Miami’s lucrative drug trade and finds himself saddled with the club’s volatile and secretive SA instead. Unfortunately, after years as partners doing shit neither of them wanted to do for reasons neither of them felt comfortable sharing, Snake considers Trick his best friend...

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bikers queer m-m contemporary length-short
Beautiful Boy by Skyler Snow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Beautiful. Sweet. Bratty. Aaron is a boy worth saving. Red had no idea what he was getting himself into when his boss, Diego, assigned him to watch the much younger Aaron. Keep him safe, keep him out of trouble. Those were his orders. It was supposed to be easy, but Aaron is as wild as he is beautiful. And Red finds himself protecting Aaron for more reasons than a paycheck...

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age difference queer queer-awakening contemporary m-m daddy-kink length-short
The Saint and the First-Time Sinner by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Gay natural caregiver meets arrogant first-time gay. My job isn’t easy but taking care of sick people in the comfort of their own homes is so worthwhile. I like to think I’m professional and know I’m good at what I do, regardless of the circumstances, the patient, or even their families. Maybe it’s because I’ve known loss in my own life, or maybe I was just made for the job...

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queer queer-awakening m-m contemporary length-medium
Covert by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
· 7 ratings
Part of the Wrecked universe. Takes place between book 2 and 3. A short story featuring Morris and his Maggie. (Where Maggie is short for Magnussen, a male, in case you care. ) It's sweet and informative. Helps explain Morris and his overall crankiness.

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As I Am by E.M. Leya, Sara York
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
Kyle has struggled to protect his brother from the darkest things in life, but in doing so, they've lived on the streets, making a life for themselves away from those who would hurt them. It's taken years, but life is starting to look up for Ky. Still, he finds it hard to quit working the streets and the easy money it brings. Carson has everything he could want in life...

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