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Out of Time, Into You by Jay Bell
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter graduating high school, a freak accident whisks Reggie Valentine back in time to the 1950s where he meets Daniel Parker, a sweet and wholesome guy his grandmother used to date. Reggie learns that Daniel is not only closeted, but unaware that two men can fall in love or even marry... -
![A Foreign Love Affair by Ayano Yamane]()
A Foreign Love Affair by Ayano Yamane
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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![Better Than Beginnings: A Better Than Good Short Story Collection by Lane Hayes]()
Better Than Beginnings: A Better Than Good Short Story Collection by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMatt 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... -
![One by E.S. Carter]()
One by E.S. Carter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne 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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![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... -
![Catching Out by Nicky James]()
Catching Out by Nicky James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDodger Valmai is sure about three things:. He is straight. He will ride the rails until the end of his days. And there is a serial killer out on the lines. When rail riders in the community start to go missing, Dodger is convinced the Canadian rail lines have their very own serial killer... -
![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... -
![Saving the Omega's Christmas by G.S. Holmes]()
Saving the Omega's Christmas by G.S. Holmes
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTheir partners ran off together. Now it's their turn to fall in love again. Little did they know it would be with each other. There's no rational explanation for my dislike of Sheriff Levi Barnes. Deep down I know he's not responsible for his omega running off with my alpha, but he pops up in the most unexpected places, always giving a helping hand I don't ask for... -
![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... -
![When Stars Align by Denver Shaw]()
When Stars Align by Denver Shaw
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsScarred 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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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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Beautiful by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHARRISON:. 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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Something New by Harper Logan
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA 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... -
![Summer Secret by Raleigh Ruebins]()
Summer Secret by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWe’re still just best friends. …Even though we’re sharing a bed. Owen:. Is it weird to want to sleep with your best friend? Max has always been there for me. He’s rescued me when I partied too hard and saved me from bad situations more times than I can count. And it’s never mattered that he was gay and I was straight. I knew he didn’t have feelings for me, and our friendship would never change... -
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![Restitution: A Love Story by Aubrey Cullens]()
Restitution: A Love Story by Aubrey Cullens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNate 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... -
![Saving My Sanity by Taylor Rylan]()
Saving My Sanity by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWalker Roberts is a lost man. One fateful night, his entire life was turned upside down. First, he was turned down by the young man he’d been gathering up the nerve to ask out for two years, and then he lost both his parents. Not only that, he discovers his life is not what he thought it was... -
![The Saint and the First-Time Sinner by Romeo Alexander]()
The Saint and the First-Time Sinner by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGay 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... -
![Only See You by J.D. Chambers]()
Only See You by J.D. Chambers
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“I might not be every gay man’s wet dream, but I always get a second look. ”. Mal Copol knows who they are: Nonbinary. Awesome. Exhausted. They won’t change for anyone, but just once, they’d like to be the one with relationship potential, not the hookup. Also, not having to fight employers on who they are and how they present themselves would be nice... -
![Jingle My Bells by Romeo Alexander]()
Jingle My Bells by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSloane: I think I can safely say I’m not straight, right? Dean and I have been together six months now and Christmas is coming up. I want to make it special for him and I have a great idea but it’s going to take some covert operations... -
![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... -
![Brotherhood of Man: M/M Straight to Gay First Time Romance by Jerry Cole]()
Brotherhood of Man: M/M Straight to Gay First Time Romance by Jerry Cole
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsImmediately following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Boston-born Chris Collins decided to forego college and enlist in the Marine Corps, to do his patriotic duty and go overseas to fight the enemy in Iraq and Afghanistan. There he would meet and form tight bonds of friendship with three other soldiers: Joey Martelli from Chicago, Antoine Rowe from Detroit and Sebastian Constantine from New York... -
![Savage Daddy by Jason Collins]()
Savage Daddy by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJACK:. He’s beautiful. He’s sweet. And he’s way too young for me. Unfinished business brought me to Park City, and my friend’s son is the last person I expect to run into. Our chemistry is so strong I can almost forget there’s an age gap between us. I didn’t expect to find Austin so relatable, and before long I’m feeling more than I should for him... -
![Breathe by Sophia Soames]()
Breathe by Sophia Soames
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMeet Ryan, aka, Joey Hole, disgraced former adult entertainer with more issues than he can keep track of. His boyfriend left him for an Instagram twink with 150K followers, his Mum wants him out of her spare room and then there's that idiot at college who just won't take no for an answer. Meet Luke. He was once the rich kid who'd just been gifted his first car, and now he doesn't even own a bike... -
![Fake Dating the Prince by Ashlyn Kane]()
Fake Dating the Prince by Ashlyn Kane
When fast-living flight attendant Brayden Wood agrees to accompany a first-class passenger to a swanky charity ball, he discovers his date—“Call me Flip”—is actually His Royal Highness Prince Antoine-Philipe. And he wants Brayden to pretend to be his boyfriend... -
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![My Kind of Christmas by Romeo Alexander]()
My Kind of Christmas by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNick: Team Maelstrom is my family as much as the family who raised me. That includes Matt, my partner in crime, and the closest I have to a soulmate. We get each other, and that’s all we’ve ever needed. But there’s a part of me that won’t be silent, the part that wants so much more with Matt. Yeah, I’m in love with my best friend and I had no idea a fun family Christmas would change everything... -
![The Other Daddy by Jason Collins]()
The Other Daddy by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCADE:. Romance is my job, but nothing prepared me for Adrian. When I developed the dating app Matched, I didn’t do it to meet men—especially since I’m straight. But when my sister sets me up on a blind date and I mistake Adrian for a woman’s name, I meet a guy who changes everything I know about myself. I land a second date, and the more we talk, the more I want to know him and his young son... -
![Copper Creek: A Sawyer's Ferry Novel by Cate Ashwood]()
Copper Creek: A Sawyer's Ferry Novel by Cate Ashwood
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrankie:. My life sucks. After spending a year jobless and on the edge of becoming homeless, I’d officially reached a level of desperation that, even if I wasn’t completely broke, retail therapy couldn’t fix. While Sawyer’s Ferry, Alaska, is the last place on earth I’d ever want to visit, when my best friend, Holden, begs me to fly out and plan his wedding, I can’t say no... -
![Delayed Game by Baylin Crow]()
Delayed Game by Baylin Crow
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMemphis: Tristan thinks I don't notice him. He couldn't be more wrong. What he doesn't realize is that we've met before. The second I spotted him on campus I made the decision to avoid him. Though I told myself it was the right thing to do because of our history, it was more difficult than I'd anticipated... -
![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... -
![Foolish Me by Tinnean]()
Foolish Me by Tinnean
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Light in your Eyes: Book Two. A Spy vs Spook Novel. Giving up a life as rent boy Sweetcheeks for his lover, William Matheson, was an easy decision for Theo Bascopolis. But years of selling his body and the lingering pain from being thrown out by his father leave Theo worried that Wills, who’s always had his family’s acceptance, can’t truly love him... -
![Coming Out by Avery Ford]()
Coming Out by Avery Ford
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I have to believe in love. It’s all I’ve got. It keeps me going. ”. Ryan Turner is looking for a better life. His abusive, alcoholic father has been getting worse ever since his mom passed away twelve years ago. Struggling with his sexuality, Ryan works hard, takes night classes, keeps his head down and does his best to look after his dad, but he’s not sure how much longer he can keep it up... -
![Ache by Alison Hendricks]()
Ache by Alison Hendricks
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"You're what makes me whole. " Doctor Wes Monroe is just looking for another one-night stand. When he takes a stranger home from the bar, he never expects to see the man again--and definitely not at the hospital he calls home. Kyle Harris is ready for a change. New town. New job. New person to mend his broken heart... -
![Sugar Bastard by Charity Parkerson]()
Sugar Bastard by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeeting Omen was like a dream come true for Keegan. Until he fell in love. Then it was a nightmare. It had always been one of Keegan’s secret fantasies to meet his favorite band, Slight Bastards. When it happened by complete accident, Keegan couldn’t believe his luck. Then he found himself the center of the lead singer, Omen’s, attention, and everything felt like a dream... -
![Recovered Fumble by Baylin Crow]()
Recovered Fumble by Baylin Crow
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRendon: Nash is football royalty in this town and has an ego to match. We met at a party--the last place I wanted to be. Full of confident swagger, the campus playboy approached me. It was hard to believe he was interested in me, but he was. Interested in hooking up, that is... -
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![Soul-Wrecked by Charity Parkerson]()
Soul-Wrecked by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo men made weary by life. A vow to accept each other as they are. Together, they’re building a beautiful future… no matter what anyone thinks. When Jason moves to Vegas to start a new life, the first friend he makes is in the same boat: new in town with only business acquaintances to call friends. Jason is immediately drawn to the bitterness Raiden doesn’t try to hide... -
![Fixer Upper by Jason Collins]()
Fixer Upper by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKIP:. Rule one of hiring a handyman: don’t fall in love with him. My new house needs some renovations, and I’ve got my eye on Ted. He’s a contractor from my support group with a hands-on approach and a million-dollar smile, and I’m thrilled when he agrees to help. As it turns out, this renovation isn’t the only thing he’s got in hand. Every time he’s around, I go weak in the knees... -
![Someone Worth Keeping by Ruthie Luhnow]()
Someone Worth Keeping by Ruthie Luhnow
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTristan: Fresh out of rehab and newly disowned by my family, I didn’t expect to find myself living on a ranch in Ely, Wyoming. But when my oldest friend Reed offered me a fresh start, I couldn’t say no. As it turns out, I love ranch life, and it doesn't hurt that Walker, the other ranch hand, is pretty cute... -
![This Isn't Me by T.A. McKay]()
This Isn't Me by T.A. McKay
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNathan Cooper thought he had everything in life worked out; his own company, a great best friend, and all the women he could want. That is until one night his whole outlook changed. One misunderstanding, a man instead of a woman, and just like that he was looking at guys like he never had before... -
![Planting His Dream by Andrew Grey]()
Planting His Dream by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFoster dreams of getting away, but after his father s death, he has to take over the family dairy farm. It soon becomes clear his father hasn t been doing the best job of running it, so not only does Foster need to take over the day-to-day operations, he also needs to find new ways of bringing in revenue. Javi has no time to dream... -
![Two Weeks and a Day by R.G. Alexander]()
Two Weeks and a Day by R.G. Alexander
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s either the beginning of a great porno or a disaster waiting to happen. That feeling when you’re a thirty-year-old gay virgin with a little OCD, nosy neighbors and a lot of awkward, secret fantasies revolving around your straight best friend? Yeah, that’s me right now... -
![One Night in Bangkok by Gale Stanley]()
One Night in Bangkok by Gale Stanley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe temperature in Thailand is a humid ninety degrees but things are about to get a lot hotter for Philadelphia lawyer David Elliot. Thailand is a hedonist’s paradise but David isn’t interested in the sinful pleasures Bangkok has to offer. His only concern is taking care of business so he can return home and patch things up with his ex... -
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Melody by Blake Roland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"You’re stronger than you think. ". Zach Calton was left heartbroken by his ex-fiancé. While he dreads spending Christmas single, he’s hesitant to try dating again. Until his friends set him up on a blind date with a sexy high school teacher. Shane Howard has just come out as bisexual. Orphaned at a young age, he has no family to support him—just his students... -
![Jagged Edge by Jason Collins]()
Jagged Edge by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSEAN:. Rule number one: don’t play with fire. As an outdoorsman, hosting a survivalist reality show is my dream job—lots of cameras, but it’s taken me all over the world. When we show up in beautiful Park City to film, I’m expecting a quiet, relaxing break from the norm. Eddie’s an alluring change in plans... -
![Strip Teaser by Romeo Alexander]()
Strip Teaser by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Club Nocturne. Greenford’s favorite strip club. Where the poles on stage aren’t the only things vibrating to the loud music and shining under the neon lights…so are the dancers... -
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![A Wilde's Collection by L.A. Witt]()
A Wilde's Collection by L.A. Witt
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne night club. Endless love stories. Wilde’s is the hottest gay night club in Seattle’s Capitol Hill. Sexy bartenders pour top shelf liquor for the most gorgeous men in town, and it’s the place to go for a night of dancing and hooking up. Romantic connections? You wouldn’t think so, but plenty of guys find love in the booths, bar, and even back hallways of this swanky club... -
![A Pirate's Life for Me: Book Three by Tricia Owens]()
A Pirate's Life for Me: Book Three by Tricia Owens
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLucas is deeply involved now with Adam and Tyler but are things too good to be true? He's still unsure of his place with the two pirates, torn between wanting to be serious with them and afraid he's being used as a tool to strengthen the men's relationship. The more he learns about Adam and Tyler, the greater his fears grow that all of this is temporary... -
![Sugar Enemy by Charity Parkerson]()
Sugar Enemy by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAfter months of push and pull, Law and Coy are the line between love and hate. Since the day David brought Coy home, black and blue and in need of protection, Law has felt more than he should. Coy always takes him through every emotion. Law doesn’t want to want Coy. Coy is as dramatic as he is beautiful. He’s also the angriest person Law has ever met... -
![Risking it All by Isabel Lucero]()
Risking it All by Isabel Lucero
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTen years ago, I kissed my best friend. Six years ago, my life changed and I went from being an unknown kid from a small town to a world-renowned rock star. Before leaving Gaspar, I told Ali we’d still be together. I made promises I didn’t keep, and I lied over and over again. I threw our plans out the window and made a life for myself... -
![Just a Little Gamble by Merry Farmer]()
Just a Little Gamble by Merry Farmer
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEverything that makes them opposites is what attracts them to each other…. Bad boy composer Samuel Percy is the talk of London…but only because high society cannot believe a black man could reach such prestigious heights in the artistic world. His quest to prove himself is complicated by his sister—known as The Black Widow—and her mischievous schemes... -
![Don't Fall In Love With Me by Aiden Wilde]()
Don't Fall In Love With Me by Aiden Wilde
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEDDIE. Everyone knew Max was a bad boy, but everyone fell for him all the same. When I returned back home to live, he said we should hang out a bit. And that's what we did, except we started to hang out a lot. Because now I was falling for Max, too. MAX. No one has ever understood me like Eddie. I was so stoked when I heard he was coming back...
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