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Junjo Romantica, Volume 07 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMiyagi 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! -
Junjo Romantica, Volume 08 by Shungiku Nakamura
Misaki is struggling to pass his college entrance exams and has taken up a tutor--the cool and sexy Akihiko Usami. Misaki realizes he may be developing feelings for the older man. And so begins the bumpy relationship of this odd couple. -
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Junjo Romantica, Volume 06 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt'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? -
Escapade by dolce_piccante
In the grand scheme of things, finding a date for a wedding should be no problem for Louis Tomlinson. He's rich. He's handsome. He's reasonably well behaved. But when the wedding is for his lifelong best friend (and former boyfriend), and is happening in under a month, finding a date for the ceremony and accompanying festivities becomes more of an adventure than he ever could have planned for. -
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These Inconvenient Fireworks by mdasch, everydayslike
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne Direction Fanfic. Future AU in which nobody tries out for X Factor but the boys end up finding one other eventually anyway. Louis is a jaded bastard who owns a cat named Duchess and teaches drama to teenagers, Harry is an idealistic aspiring photographer/part-time footy coach, Zayn teaches English lit and wears leather jackets, Liam saves people from burning buildings, and Niall is Niall... -
Secret XXX by Meguru Hinohara, 日ノ原 巡
Shohei’s just trying to find love in a pet shop, so why are all these bunnies making it so difficult? Shohei loves bunnies! He loves them so much he’s even taken to volunteering at a local pet shop... -
Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOriginally 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. -
Junjo Romantica, Volume 03 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMisaki 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! -
BJ Alex 7 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... -
My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 2 by Niyama
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? -
BJ Alex 6 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... -
My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 2 by Niyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe 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... -
BJ Alex 5 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... -
Center of Gravity by Neve Wilder
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 ratingsAs 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. . -
Letters Book Two by Michael Robert
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Letters Book Two, we find New York City financier, forty-year-old Perry Jackson, broken-hearted and heading home to the Hamptons. After four months of a promised one-year journey, Perry concedes that his destiny with Lucas has failed. In yet another serendipitous moment, Perry once again encounters the ethereal young man, Chad... -
Bennett's Dream by C.W. Gray
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Hobson Hills Short. Hobson Hills Omegas: Book 3. 5. Bennett Wilson should be perfectly happy. He has a loving husband, three wonderful children, and a house full of pets. His family and friends think he is crazy when he purposely gets pregnant with a fourth child... -
Super Lovers vol. 02 by Miyuki Abe
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn occasione dell'entrata al liceo del fratello minore con il quale non hanno legami di sangue, i due gemelli Aki e Shima e il maggiore Haru decidono di andare a vivere insieme. Impegnato tra il trasloco e l'apertura del nuovo locale, Haru non riesce a stare sempre insieme a Ren come gli aveva promesso, mentre quest'ultimo sembra continuare a seguire i propri ritmi... -
BJ Alex 3 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... -
Champagne Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke, Cosmic Letterz
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"I promise, I'm not going anywhere. I found everything that I never thought I wanted right here with you. ". Cecil is an unconventional omega. Owner of Second Chances, Hollydale’s Thrift Store and Consignment Shop, the closest he wants to get to an alpha is when he picks one up for a few hours of fun on a Saturday night... -
All That Matters by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNico 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... -
Old-Fashioned Cupcake with Cappuccino by Sagan Sagan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThirty-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... -
The Alpha's Manny by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat’s an omega to do when denied custody of his late sister’s baby? Take the job offered to be his manny! Dusty Williams has the worst day of his life when he wakes up in a hospital bed after yet another miscarriage, only to receive divorce papers and a call saying that his custody bid has been denied for his newly orphaned five-month-old nephew because his father has been located... -
There Is A Light by Ban Gilmartin
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJamie Gilmour is starting over. A new school, a new city, a tenth attempt at a second start. All he has to do is stop making bad decisions and stick to something for once in his life. All he has to do is stop being himself. Jude Pujari is thinking of calling it all off. He’s overstressed, depressed and frozen in place, trapped by grief and fear of change... -
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Freedom Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo mismatched men. One unlikely friendship. Jordan Kingsley is Hollydale’s most hated alpha. The man is seen as nothing more than a pretentious twit who doesn’t care about anyone but himself. So then, why does he find himself diving into a pond to save a life? Trevor Johnson is the most accident-prone omega around... -
Beautiful Trauma by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDoes trauma define or motivate a person? Homeless and rejected, Henry Sullivan arrived on the doorstep of Ryan’s Place with nothing but the clothes on his back. Life as he knew it was over. Within those walls, Henry found the encouragement and love needed to turn hopeless into hopeful... -
Maple Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSometimes love will come in the most unexpected places. Scott is a YouTuber known for his popular Outdoor Omega adventure videos. While on a trip through the Winnipeg area to film a zip lining adventure, he detours to a small neighboring town for their annual sugaring off festival... -
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... -
All I Believe by Alexa Land
Nico Dombruso has learned to keep the world at arm’s length after being badly burned by his last relationship. Even so, he decides to let himself enjoy a summer fling while on vacation in Italy. It’s just sex after all, so what’s the harm? He gets so much more than he bargained for when he meets gorgeous, mysterious, art dealer Luca Caruso... -
Gruff Touch by R. Cayden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes, love shines where you least expect it. There are a million reasons I shouldn’t crush on growly, grumpy Caesar Marin. For starters, the man is probably twice my age. He’s a famous tattoo artist, a biker with a pit bull, and he’s made it clear he doesn’t want anything to do with my geeky butt. He’s also apparently my father’s old friend. Not that I ever met my father... -
Ruined by April Wilson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFinally! 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... -
Picking Up the Pieces by Annabella Michaels
Two Shattered Hearts. Brody Murphy feels as if he’s lost everything when his best friend and partner, Paul, dies in the line of duty. Partners on the force for years, Paul Donovan was all Brody had. Paul accepted Brody as he was—standoffish from a childhood in the foster system, bisexual in a police force that wasn’t entirely welcoming, Brody is now adrift... -
Hot Ice, Tennessee by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA hockey hotshot has me wrapped around his finger…. Even after I learn his dirty secret. Jesse is cocky, charming, tattooed, and even more possessive off the ice. …He’s also my friend’s younger brother—which I found out like a puck to the face. He’s too young, too popular, and he knows he has my attention. He’s a college dreamboat, with frat bros riding his jock every day. My world’s different... -
Price of Victory by Hayden Hall
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was my forbidden enemy. My darkest temptation. And the one person who could destroy everything I've built. Rhett. Some rivalries run deeper than blood. Ours runs deeper than hate. Aiden Whitmore was never supposed to be on my team. Not after what his family did to mine. Not after the hostile takeover that nearly destroyed us... -
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The Roommate Game by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe hockey player, the figure skater, and the roommate situation…. Gus. No one throws a party quite like I do. Technically, I could have graduated three years ago, but I love Smithton, I love hockey, and the team needs a good captain with a positive outlook. That’s me. I love this town, and it loves me. Well, except for my roommate. Rafe doesn’t like me at all—total mystery. I’m a nice guy... -
Zero Pucks Given by Hayden Hall
Seth is the cutest enemy I’ve ever had to conquer. Enemy might be the wrong word, but he’s the younger brother of my high school nemesis, and now he’s transferring to Northwood U. A biology student with an adorable smile, Seth has never been easy to forget. We’ve had our share of summer flings. And we burned too fast to last... -
不期而愛 第二部 by Mame
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 17 ratings不期而愛 第二部. 因為家庭緣故,Tin信奉金錢至上。. 金錢可以收買感情或者人心。. 對於他來說,信任是個愚蠢的行為,. 是日後別人背叛自己而建立起來的橋梁。. 然而遇到Can這個單純多話且無條件相信朋友的熱血少年足球員,. 信念不同的兩人處處針鋒相對!. Tin原本計畫著拆散Ae與Pete,向Can證明自己是對的,. 卻沒想到吃了憤怒的Can的一拳!. 所謂冤家路窄,校園外的相遇,. Tin的言不由衷再度激怒了Can,又被揍了第二拳!. 然則隔日Tin卻收到了Can的道歉信……. 以為自己不會再相信愛的Tin,滿腦子只剩瞇瞇眼少年,. 化身為經常請吃飯的大少爺,. 帶著美食引誘貪吃鬼哈密瓜靠近!. -
The Life We Have by Kelsey Kingsley
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter the untimely death of his single mother, Greyson found himself orphaned at fifteen. That is, until the discovery of his father, Sebastian - a world renown drummer in a famous rock band. Overnight, Greyson's world had been turned upside down, taking him from rags to riches. And now, six years later, Greyson's only goal is to follow in his dad's footsteps...Categorized as:
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Love Tractor by Hmmyongyong
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen 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... -
Sugar Dog Life by Yoriko
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSakuraba 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. .. -
His Savior: A Bad Boy Mpreg Romance by Aiden Bates
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn omega bartender, working his way through college. A rookie lawyer, crusading to save everyone he can. Sparks fly from the moment they meet. When one resurrects an old tradition, will he keep “his” omega safe or ruin everything that they’ve built? Greg is a bartender at the Hellion Club... -
The Omega's Dance by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat do you do when your one-night stand shows up in your regular life? Alec Santiago is a single dad with a busy job; the last thing he’s looking for is a relationship. In the years since he lost his husband, he’s stayed faithful to his memory—aside from the occasional hook-up when he gets lonely. Kade MacIntosh is a flirty, fun-loving, and happily-single omega... -
A Merry MacIntosh Christmas by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat do you do when the person you can’t get out of your head is the son of the man who jilted you thirty years ago? Proceed with caution! When Dr. Joseph Nielson—aka Doc—walked into his exam room, the last thing he expected to find was the spitting image of the fiance who had hurt him so badly that he’d spent the rest of his adult life as a bitter bachelor... -
Dakota by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJust because he’s scatterbrained and distracted doesn’t mean he needs a keeper…right? Dakota is creative, passionate, and just a little too focused on his work. It’s helped him grow a single book into an impressive series and career, but it’s not helping his personal life. At this point, he barely has a personal life and even his friends are starting to get concerned... -
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Malachi by Skye R. Richmond
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen he decided to surprise his boyfriend for a weekend, Alfie got the shock of his life. Apparently, the clock struck twelve and his prince—or in this case an earl—became a frog. But as the saying goes, you have to kiss a couple of frogs. .. Only now, Alfie’s trust had been shattered and he just wanted to lick his wounds... -
Hold Close by Sue Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA second chance/reverse age play/daddy gay romance. “You walked away from me once. I won’t let you do it a second time. ”. The moment Craig heard Louis begging for his help, he knew he would protect his former boy, no matter how much time they’d been apart. Louis’s life was in danger. He didn’t know who or why. But was only one person he could trust to have his back... -
A Not So Typical Love by Tristen Rowen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJordan 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... -
Loved by A.M. Arthur
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKell Iverson Cross never imagined he’d find so much joy in his life, and he doesn’t take a single moment for granted. His tireless work championing omega rights have made him a bit of a celebrity across the territory, so when his brother Braun suggests Kell be the first omega to run for public office, Kell doesn’t say no right away... -
Kept Man by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMicah is a has-been rock star under house arrest, who’s managed to push away everyone he’s ever cared about. Jasper is the sweet, beautiful escort Micah hires to share his home—and his bed—for the next six months. The heat between them is undeniable... -
不期而愛 番外 by Mame
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings痴情草根矮攻X高富帥誘受與冰山腹黑攻X傻萌哈密瓜受的完美組合,看這本男孩與男孩的愛情多美多純多辣(多辣破折號)(住嘴). 愛上泰娛 LoveThai. 喜孜孜、甜蜜蜜!平凡的愛也值得擁有幸福。. Facebook知名社團:泰劇大聯盟聯合真誠推薦。. 大學校園生涯結束──. Ae成了工程師,Pete成了飯店經理人;. 兩人註冊結婚,但卻得面對Pete的弟弟小Alwin的不滿。. Tin成了企業人,Can成為健身教練;. 健身俱樂部學員Prim姐的各種搭訕讓Tin醋勁大發離家出走(?)。. 四人巧遇暹羅水世界樂園,. 侄子、姪女三人打成一團!. 脫下了學校制服,這兩對相處模式南轅北轍的情侶,. 婚後、同居,將會發生哪些有趣的事呢?. 這份不期而遇,讓我們陷進了愛情中,. 從今以後,我會用我一生去守護你、全心全意地愛你。.
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