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Hitting The Jackpot by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWelcome to Sin City! Home to the newest Daddy/ little collection from author Athena Steller. Lake. There is nothing more that Lake wants than to be a brave boy. He’s trying. Lake is really trying. He’s making big changes in his life, like moving into a new house with Remi and Dom. Or wearing the pretty clothes that make him happy... -
![Westin's Prince by Jocelynn Drake]()
Westin's Prince by Jocelynn Drake
The contract on the prince’s head was only the beginning…. This was supposed to be a quick job. Pop in. Check out the prince. Alert his security that someone wanted him dead. Easy. But a chance meeting in a tea shop left West unable to walk away. Crown Prince Jin was far too sweet and trusting to be left unattended. (Not to mention devastatingly handsome and mind-blowingly sexy...Categorized as:
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![The Tex Hex by Raquel Riley]()
The Tex Hex by Raquel Riley
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe whole world is burning around me, and the only man who can put out the fire has me friend-zoned. Tex. Twink. Flirt. Pushover. Shallow. That’s what they see—a pretty face, a carefree smile. Behind the crop tops and glitter lies a battered soul. And there’s only one man whose touch can heal me. But first, he has to heal himself. Mandy... -
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Castiel by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat once was strong is broken. Can what was broken be repaired? Former SEAL and Operative for the US Government’s elite Red Squadron, Castiel Cunningham Clark has defied the odds more times than he can count. He learned the hard way how fickle fate can be and he’s made it his business to live his life at one speed and one speed only… full steam ahead. Except when it comes to one person... -
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![Modern Warfare by Valerie Vaughn]()
Modern Warfare by Valerie Vaughn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCovert Affairs M/M Romance Book Two. Navigating a new relationship is never easy, but Deputy Director Syler Perrin has the uniquely hair-raising privilege of doing it with one Special Agent Arthur Dufault, premiere CIA operative and all around menace... -
![Protecting the Soul by Annabella Michaels]()
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... -
![Edison's Professor by Jocelynn Drake]()
Edison's Professor by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe stranger chose him. Edison Walker had never seen the man with the wide green eyes before. He only knew that he was in trouble. And that he took one look at Ed and decided he was his haven. His protector. Ed would not let him down... -
![Taking a Chance by A.M. Arthur]()
Taking a Chance by A.M. Arthur
The last time Elliott fell in love, his fiancé cheated on him. Now fresh out of rehab, Elliott's confidence lags behind his libidoénot that that stops him from lusting after the sexy carpenter working on his kitchen—from a distance. He won't risk his sobriety on another potential broken heart. As half of an experienced home renovation duo, Augustus expects this job will be easy... -
![A Healing Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion]()
A Healing Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDario Ramos thought he’d left the fighting behind in the war zone when a life-threatening injury sent him home. But a certain Irishman crossing his path everywhere he went convinced him that his biggest battle might be ahead. Tiernan Callahan is a bigoted jerk. Ramos finds himself constantly in the man’s orbit, even in a city as big as New York... -
![Little by J.M. Dabney]()
Little by J.M. Dabney
Insanity was in the eye of the beholder. Harmon Little was a surveillance expert. He lived in the shadows, and he liked it there. There wasn’t a place he couldn’t get in and out of without detection. As usual with his mischievous nature, his current assignment went south, and he ran. He thought he was free and clear until he knocked someone over in a grocery store aisle...Categorized as:
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![Secret State: Enemy by Ripley Hayes]()
Secret State: Enemy by Ripley Hayes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPaul needs to work out who's trying to kill him. .. if only they’d stop for long enough to let him. Paul Qayf. Secret Service agent. Reckless. Flamboyant. Dangerous. John Bean. Copper. Steady. Small town. Determined. Everything that Paul Qayf isn’t. ‘Distrust’ doesn’t even come close. Qayf’s job is simple. Stop a smuggling gang operating in the desolate, Dickensian marshes to the east of London... -
![A Healing Man: The Men of Manhattan book 5 by Sandrine Gas-Dion]()
A Healing Man: The Men of Manhattan book 5 by Sandrine Gas-Dion
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is a re release from Wilde City. Dario Ramos thought he’d left the fighting behind in the war zone when a life-threatening injury sent him home. But a certain Irishman crossing his path everywhere he went convinced him that his biggest battle might be ahead. Tiernan Callahan is a bigoted jerk. Ramos finds himself constantly in the man’s orbit, even in a city as big as New York... -
![Destruction by Reese Knightley]()
Destruction by Reese Knightley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWho is the boy in the cage? What secret has Lash been keeping? Why can’t Fear keep his distance? Join Phoenix in the next explosive action packed book. Micah Robertson, code named Lash, has always loved Alex from the first moment their eyes met. He thought they’d be together forever and it tears him apart when he and Alex split after a life-altering tragedy... -
![Wrangling My Heart by Taylor Rylan]()
Wrangling My Heart by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKirk Stevens has made his own way in life. Growing up in foster care taught him that you can only rely on yourself and that nobody will ever want you. He’s beginning to think that maybe he might be wrong on both of those stances. When he meets a sexy man that draws his attention, he begins to wonder if he can have what others do. Someone to love him... -
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![Spencer by M. Tasia]()
Spencer by M. Tasia
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDIVINE RETRIBUTION. Everyone has secrets. Especially a Navy SEAL. But Spencer has found the one man who seems to be hiding more than him. And that just doesn’t fly. Rick reinvented his life fifteen years ago, and has no intention of revealing why. But, in the back of his mind he’s been waiting for the other shoe to fall, and now it has... -
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My Men by Andrea Smith
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis sequel to "These Men," finds Paige, Eli and Cain trying to add to their family. Unfortunately, they've been trying for several months with no luck. The stork seems to be ignoring them . . . or is he? When an unexpected person shows up on their doorstep, it isn't quite the bundle of joy they've been hoping for, but their lives are about to get even more interesting... -
![Hopelessly Devoted by Piper Sheldon]()
Hopelessly Devoted by Piper Sheldon
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSkip has one goal: retrieve his romantically reckless best friend from Green Valley, Tennessee and get back to their normal life. Then Skip meets Jack. The handsome and caring stranger is just another distraction from his careful plans. Jack has dealt with more than his fair share of troubled men and is done with letting his guard down... -
![For Today by B. Cranford]()
For Today by B. Cranford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeventeen Years Ago . The first time Aaron Andrews saw Simon Foster smile, he knew he was in trouble. He'd never seen anything--or anyone--like the man who'd stolen his favorite seat in his favorite coffee shop. Six Weeks Ago . The late-night phone call that changed their lives forever was short... -
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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... -
![Suited For You by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda]()
Suited For You by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s smug, conceited … and hot as hell …. Becoming a partner at Caldwell and Holton will be the crowning achievement in my hard fought career. There’s just one problem. One arrogant, materialistic, flashy problem: Saint Caldwell. Unlike me, he’s never had to struggle for anything a day in his life … or so I think. But there’s more to the man than a showy Porsche and killer smile... -
![On Higher Ground by Melissa Collins]()
On Higher Ground by Melissa Collins
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen there’s no peace after war…. When there’s no solace after death…. When there’s only pain and suffering…. Anxiety and loss…. All you can hope to find is something more…. Something that makes you whole and complete. Something that puts you. On Higher Ground. -
![Leo by Silvia Violet]()
Leo by Silvia Violet
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 14 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. -
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The Alpha's Christmas Wish by C.W. Gray
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsStory takes place in the Omegaverse. Hobson Hills Omegas: Book Seven. Juan Vega lives in a town full of loving families and happy couples. As he watches his best friends fall in love, he can't help but wish for his own omega. He's been in love with Jackson since he met him, but it doesn't look like there will ever be a future for them... -
![Be Mine by Stella Starling]()
Be Mine by Stella Starling
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“My job is to protect you, not like you. ”. After years of being bounced around the foster care system and an unwanted medical discharge from the Army, Jase Walker has finally found a place for himself as a bodyguard with Byrne Security... -
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![Second Chance Ranch by R.J. Scott]()
Second Chance Ranch by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRob runs to Crooked Tree determined to find a safe place for his nephews. A family for them is the final thing on his list, and then he can vanish completely. Falling for a local paramedic along the way is a disaster in Rob’s otherwise perfect plans. Paramedic Aaron, the middle of five brothers, would like someone to love... -
![Looking For Love by Stella Starling]()
Looking For Love by Stella Starling
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMicah 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…... -
![In the Cards by Charlie Cochet]()
In the Cards by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLove is in the air, and what says ‘romance’ more than a Valentine’s Day wedding? Anston “Ace” Sharpe is down in South Florida for his cousin’s wedding, and with his boyfriend Colton accompanying him, Ace has some Valentine’s Day plans of his own... -
![His Warrior: a Second Chance M/M Protector Romance by Sue Brown]()
His Warrior: a Second Chance M/M Protector Romance by Sue Brown
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWill an alpha guy like Si willingly give his heart to Howie for a second chance at love? Si Raines thought his plans were set for the future. He’d marry his fiancé, the bar-owner Howie Gray, continue with his covert ops career, and when he was ready to retire from that, find a new job and settle down to life together... -
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Coming To Colorado by Sara York
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBook 4 of the Colorado Heart Series. Davis Whitaker doesn’t shy away from danger. But when his Boston assignment goes haywire, and he can’t trust anyone, Davis is forced to accept help from a stranger. After an unlikely meeting, Ryan Pruitt offers to help Davis escape the threat lurking in the city. Attraction fires, leaving them both confused about what path they must take... -
![The General and the Elephant Clock of Al-Jazari by Sarah Black]()
The General and the Elephant Clock of Al-Jazari by Sarah Black
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"The General and the Horse-Lord: Book Two". "Sequel to The General and the Horse-Lord". Fresh out of the closet, General John Mitchel and Gabriel Sanchez are settling into their new life together when an old army colleague taps them for a rescue mission to Tunisia. Eli and Daniel, two former Rangers working security, have been arrested in Carthage, charged with blasphemy and thrown into prison... -
![Under a Sky of Ash by Brandon Witt]()
Under a Sky of Ash by Brandon Witt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMore than a decade after leaving Colorado to attend college and escape his past, Isaiah Greene moves back and builds a life in Denver as a special education teacher. When he meets Ben Woods, the mentor of one of his students, the attraction is immediate. The revelations that they’ve both suffered traumatic childhoods form a bond between them... -
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Trace by E. Davies
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsForensic investigator Dustin Reed stopped believing in fairytale romance in high school. Ever since his best friends scared off his loser ex, he's been a chronically single scrawny geek, afraid of being used. Love blossoms around him, while his family wants him to get hitched to the right class of man... -
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Spies and Allies by Patricia Logan, Michael Dean
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMossad Operative, Adael Dayan, has long been a pain in the ass to ATF special agents, Thayne Wolfe and Jarrett Evans. Showing up in the middle of their cases time after time hasn’t endeared him to the pair but both men grudgingly have to admit, he’s usually provided valuable assistance... -
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At Peace by Andria Large, Megan Hershenson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI messed up…. Big time. Don’t think that I don’t know this. I’m sure you probably all hate me right now, but I did what I thought I needed to do to try and salvage what is left of my family. Will I lose Dennis forever because of my own stupidity? God, I hope not. I will try my damnedest to make this up to him, even if that means begging on my hands and knees... -
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![Mascara & Bandages by Brandon Witt]()
Mascara & Bandages by Brandon Witt
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAriel Merman is a new drag queen who finds a family at Hamburger Mary’s. After a performance as Ariel, Zachary Cooper walks home in his makeup and is physically assaulted by homophobes. Zachary’s worry that the attack has thrown a wrench in his good fortune is eased when he looks into the eyes of his doctor. Dr... -
![The Gardener and the Marine by R.J. Scott]()
The Gardener and the Marine by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHarrison is alone and hurting with his memories gone, but Toby shows him that love can heal even the most broken of hearts. After losing his entire team in a roadside bomb, Harrison is left with a traumatic brain injury, a broken body, and scars on his heart that might never heal... -
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Covert by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPart 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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Colorado Connection by Sara York
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 6 of the Colorado Heart series. Matthew ‘Tex’ Miller has no choice but to work with Jordon ‘Jazz’ Bergeron when they’re assigned to the same unit, but he doesn’t have to like it. Jazz gets under his skin in all the wrong ways until one night when Jazz begs Tex for a kiss and everything changes. Matthew won’t be played, but he won’t ignore a hot body when one is offered up... -
![Dreads & Crew Cuts by Sammi Cee]()
Dreads & Crew Cuts by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. When my homophobic, racist father caused a scene at my high school graduation, nobody was surprised, especially me. Getting kicked out the same day? Not a surprise either... -
![Grounded by Teodora Kostova]()
Grounded by Teodora Kostova
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA chance encounter. A passionate night. An intense connection. When medical student Shane Sanford and RAF pilot Greg Becker meet the air between them sizzles with mutual attraction. There’s nothing holding them back as they give in to their desire. But once their paths lead them into a different direction, neither of them can forget the intense connection they’d shared... -
![A Christmas Wedding by A.E. Ryecart]()
A Christmas Wedding by A.E. Ryecart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChristmas. A Wedding. Family. It’s the Perfect Storm…. For Rory Kincaid marrying Jack, the youngest son of the aristocratic De Lacy family, on Christmas Eve, is a dream come true. Handing over the wedding planning to Jack’s mother, the strong-willed Lady Diana, is turning out to be more of a nightmare. As their big day approaches, the pressure’s on and the strain is beginning to show... -
![Messy Love by Riley Hart]()
Messy Love by Riley Hart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDanny. I'm not a guy who's looking for a serious relationship. I love the chase, and the one time I thought I wanted more, the guy bailed. When my buddy Will mentions his recently out, older brother is looking for a place to stay, I offer the spare room in my apartment. It's clear Jonathan's past did a number on him, and he's locked up tight... -
![Looking For Love by Stella Starling]()
Looking For Love by Stella Starling
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMicah 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…... -
![Forsaken by E.M. Lindsey]()
Forsaken by E.M. Lindsey
Dr. Elliot Bethel isn’t an easy man to love. He’s not even an easy man to like. He does good work in Fairfield, even if he’s no one’s favorite veterinarian, but he doesn’t need to be popular to be effective... -
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![Drawing the Doctor by Romeo Alexander]()
Drawing the Doctor by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTheo: I follow my passions, and if I happen to enjoy alcohol and sex, well, I’m an artist, right? No family or friends so I can do what I want, when I want. That is, until an incident lands me in hospital, and I find myself spellbound by the hot as hell doctor. One date turns into two, then three, and more... -
![Clip by Charity Parkerson]()
Clip by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLuka was nothing more than a job to Brady… until he wasn’t. When the owner of the Phoenix Ice Rays starts receiving death threats, the first thing he does is hire Brady to protect his son, Luka. It’s a move that leaves Luka less than thrilled. Ever since moving out on his own six years earlier, he’s come to embrace the silence of his workaholic ways... -
![Love Is Heartless by Kim Fielding]()
Love Is Heartless by Kim Fielding
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Love Can't Novel. Small but mighty—that could be Detective Nevin Ng’s motto. Now a dedicated member of the Portland Police Bureau, he didn’t let a tough start in life stop him from protecting those in need. He doesn’t take crap from anyone, and he doesn’t do relationships. Until he responds to the severe beating of a senior citizen and meets the victim’s wealthy, bow-tied landlord... -
![Kissed in Paradise by Crystal Lacy]()
Kissed in Paradise by Crystal Lacy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsValentine's Inc. Book 9. Cary:. My impromptu vacation before a job interview in Hawaii gets interesting when my best friend books me a “tour guide” for four days from Valentine’s Inc—a date-for-hire app. The guy he hired? Fei Li, an ex-classmate from high school and the guy who made me realize I was gay in the first place... -
![Lucky Dance Date by Lacey Daize]()
Lucky Dance Date by Lacey Daize
Wes's life may not be perfect, but he works hard to make it as good as he can. Wes will never be his parents' ideal son, and he knows it. Worse is that they retaliate against him when their attempts to mold him into what they want fail. Still, he carves out what happiness he can while trying to stay within the lines. He's made himself a career as a dance instructor, and loves teaching kids... -
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Crash by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIvan:. I lost my arm in a helicopter accident six months ago and my roommates aren't letting me mope at home one more day. They've pretty much shoved me out the door, insisting that I visit a gym for combat vets. The name? Wrecked. Really? That's the name we're going with? Fine. Benning:. I'm a triple-amputee, and this place has been my sanctuary since it opened...
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