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  • Tomorrow's Too Late by Nicole Edwards

    Tomorrow's Too Late by Nicole Edwards

    Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    A man with a painful past. Hunter Kogan is no stranger to pain. For the past five years, he has been in a downward spiral, his days dark and grey. He spends most of his waking hours stumbling through, hating every second, wishing he didn't even exist. A woman with a secret. Danielle Davidson was born with a secret, one she knows should never get out...
  • Bitter Pills by Coralee June

    Bitter Pills by Coralee June

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    I’m on the run. I’m a ghost. A nobody. A man longing for two people he can’t have. When the Ringleaders captured me, my life ended. I’ve seen the world. I’ve killed innocents. I’ve lost myself to a cause I never wanted to be apart of. If I want to keep Grace, Alessandro, and Sunshine safe, I have to become a monster. The family I’ve chosen can’t know I’m still alive...
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  • Pound by Jayne Rylon

    Pound by Jayne Rylon

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The original Powertools crew are back in a brand new series! With the crew reunited to work on a massive career-expanding project and spend their off-time relaxing together, what could go wrong? They’ve learned not to tempt fate, but are also committed to doing whatever is in their power to make their crew happy, sated, and whole for the rest of their lives...
  • Fearless by Ivy Fox

    Fearless by Ivy Fox

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Whoever said when life hands you lemons to make lemonade can suck it! Everything is falling apart. Rome is in jail for murdering our father. Holland is in the hospital fighting for her life. And I haven’t spoken to my best friend in God knows how long. Oh, but it gets worse. I’ve fallen in love with my nemesis, too. It might not seem like a big deal to most, but it sure is to me...
  • Drilled by Jayne Rylon

    Drilled by Jayne Rylon

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The original Powertools crew is back in a brand new series! Starting over is never easy. Especially when it means leaving your friends and lovers behind. Separation anxiety gives Morgan second thoughts about defecting from Powertools, making things rocky between her and her husband Joe...
  • Rough & Dirty by Nicole Edwards

    Rough & Dirty by Nicole Edwards

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    One night. Rough, dirty, and so hot, it was a wonder the barn didn’t burn down from the heat they generated. If Stone Jameson were writing a letter to his younger self, it would go something like Don’t waste time leaving. You have everything you’ll ever want already. Unfortunately, Stone didn’t have the ability to warn his younger self, nor could he get the last fifteen years of his life back...
    Categorized as:
    menage  m-m-f  alpha male  contemporary  suspense  queer  poly
  • A Coyote Ridge Christmas by Nicole Edwards

    A Coyote Ridge Christmas by Nicole Edwards

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Come back to Coyote Ridge for Christmas…. When Travis Walker finds himself uninspired about gifts for his family, he realizes what he wants to give them doesn’t come wrapped in a box with a shiny bow on top. This year, with the help of his brothers, Travis is going to pull off a surprise that’ll lay the groundwork for the Walker Christmas tradition going forward...
    Categorized as:
    menage  m-m-f  contemporary  poly  audiobook
  • Forever by J.S. Lee

    Forever by J.S. Lee

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    The problem with dating six guys? Six sets of in-laws…. Youngbin, Xiao, Jiwon, JongB, MinMin and CX. Six idols who I'm completely in love with and ready to spend the rest of my life with. Six idols feel the same way about me. And now there's another member of Onyx about to join us. .
  • Matchmaking in Progress by Allyson Lindt

    Matchmaking in Progress by Allyson Lindt

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 5 ratings
    Sonya. I'm forty years old and the people in my stories get more action than I do. I'm happiest writing fanfiction and coupling my favorite characters: Dean and Cass. Crowley and Aziraphale. Spock and Kirk. .. But when I see the sparks that fly between my roommate Quentin and my co-worker Jeremy, I have new favorite ship...
  • Slow Ride by Jayne Rylon

    Slow Ride by Jayne Rylon

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    When tragedy struck, the loss of Jordan and Wren’s shared lover ripped them apart. Guilt and shame made it impossible for Agent Jordan Mikalski to look the love of his life in the eye. If he couldn’t face her, he sure as hell couldn’t live with her or make love to her or even be the man to comfort her in the depths of her grief...
  • Hearts of Gold by Nicole Stewart

    Hearts of Gold by Nicole Stewart

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Freckle dusted beauty Claire Dunlap moved to Wyoming to escape her stressful city life, but when new responsibilities and old family feuds start to weigh her down, she discovers an unexpected connection with old friend Riley and the handsome Chance. And when they find a map that might lead to gold on the mountain, the adventure of their lives begins...
    Categorized as:
    menage  bisexual  m-m-f  humor  cowboys  small town  contemporary  poly
  • Hard Ride by Jayne Rylon

    Hard Ride by Jayne Rylon

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    There’s a thin line between love and hate. Kyra Kado hates Van Hernandez. Or at least she wishes she could. Ever since she kissed him and he rejected her as a “mistake”, things have been tense onboard their tour bus. Kyra takes out her aggression during her drumming performances as a member of Kason Cox’s band and tries not to think about how well Van guards her body between their shows...
  • Just for Christmas by Roxanne Riley

    Just for Christmas by Roxanne Riley

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    They need a pretend girlfriend, just for Christmas. But when all three get together under the mistletoe, things get real. Recently widowed Emilie is determined to give her young son an amazing Christmas. With her husband gone, she feels twice the pressure with half the income, and she's almost given up hope when her friends offer up a flexible solution...
  • Wild Dreams by Mari Carr

    Wild Dreams by Mari Carr

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Dream big. Dream wild. Oliver has always longed for a love just like his parents have—all three of them. He’s certain he’s already halfway to that happily ever after. His foster brother calls it wild, but Ollie knows they can find the woman of their dreams. Gavin has always accepted that life is just one disappointment after another. Growing up in the foster system taught him that...
  • Fahrenheit by Leigh Lennon

    Fahrenheit by Leigh Lennon

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 11 ratings
    The Red Head:. I never had a home until I was an adult, living in foster care as a kid. Now, I have a family, one I chose for me. But I’d always longed for a man I could call my forever. Instead, I found two, and they both want me. So how do I choose between them? The Doctor:. I found the woman I want for life and she’s in love with me. But she also loves another man...
  • His by Chloe Lynn Ellis

    His by Chloe Lynn Ellis

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Luke Anders. Possessive. Demanding. He always gets what he wants…. “A beautiful woman, blindfolded and gasping… it takes a very special kind of person to meet my needs. A person I can make utterly mine. ”. Aiden Campbell. Guarded. Lonely. He’s been hurt before…. “He’s more than I ever thought I’d have. More than I deserve...
    Categorized as:
    bisexual  m-m-f  contemporary  bdsm  poly  length-novella
  • Sugar and Spice by S.E. Law

    Sugar and Spice by S.E. Law

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Sugar and Spice taste so nice, especially -- when the two flavors are mixed -- together. I’m a romance author who’s never been with a man. It’s crazy since I write over-the-top steamy scenes that would make you gasp with shock and pleasure. But one day, my dream comes true. Kade and Brandon are two handsome male models who make my mouth water. They’re built like Greek gods with wide shoulders,...
  • Burning Blaze by Alex McAnders

    Burning Blaze by Alex McAnders

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A fake relationship leads to, enemies becoming lovers, sizzling encounters, and longtime best friends giving into their feelings and falling into an unforgettable MMF romance. BLAZE. Blaze has a problem, he likes to put on a show. When he was a professional football player, it made him a star. But now that he’s the CEO of a billion dollar biotech company, it can get him into trouble...
  • Just in Case by Roxanne Riley

    Just in Case by Roxanne Riley

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    We’re all under lockdown, just in case. And it seems like something contagious has taken over all of our hearts. After losing her job and her apartment, Felicity is still trying to catch her breath. Her best friend Raoul is quick to jump in to help her pick up the pieces, asking her to move in...
  • Two Doms for Kara by Anya Summers

    Two Doms for Kara by Anya Summers

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    They're her business partners, so she shouldn't get involved. Should she? Kara Lowe is the successful owner of Bridal Dreams, where she works with happy couples to make their special day a fantasy come true...
    Categorized as:
    menage  bisexual  m-m-f  contemporary  bdsm  poly  m-f  length-novella
  • Baby Makes 5 by Roxanne Riley

    Baby Makes 5 by Roxanne Riley

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    I've always known I wanted to be a mom. But when yet another one of my relationships crumbles, I feel miles away from the possibility. At least until I start looking into other routes. My in vitro fertilization research is interrupted by my two best friends, Corey and Andrei, inviting me over for a game night...
  • Two Chances by Elle Everton

    Two Chances by Elle Everton

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Could you give up everything . .. for a second chance at true love? Sex tapes are common in Hollywood, but mine was … a little different. And very humiliating. To try to salvage my career, my publicist banishes me back home to Angel Falls, Idaho — aka Hell On Earth — until it all blows over. All I plan to do is lay low. Stay out of trouble. But I didn’t count on running into them...
    Categorized as:
    menage  bisexual  m-m-f  humor  military  contemporary  poly
  • Daring Proposal by Jeanne St. James

    Daring Proposal by Jeanne St. James

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Never in her life has she been so bold to propose something so daring. .. Since losing her husband years ago in a tragic accident, Eve Sanders hasn't dated. Her husband's death proved life is short, so why waste time denying her unfulfilled desires. Eve desires two men, but not just any two. Both happen to be former Super Bowl champions and best friends...
  • Play the Game by C.S. Silverne, Tilly Ridge

    Play the Game by C.S. Silverne, Tilly Ridge

    Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 10 ratings
    Taking candids turned into so much more. .. Marriage never looked easy on the outside looking in, but with Simon, life had been better than ever. I found my soulmate in a man who cared for me, loved me feverishly, and protected me against all odds. But regardless of the love we shared for each other, our eyes often roamed to others...
  • Baby Come Back by Roxanne Riley

    Baby Come Back by Roxanne Riley

    Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    This is the second book in the. Bi Bi Baby. series. My fiancé, Max, and I are perfect together. He's handsome, sweet, and makes me happier than I ever dreamed possible. Everything seems almost too good to be true . . . until Max's sinfully hot ex-boyfriend, Forrest, moves in next door -- and I can't help but be a little worried that my bi fiancé might still be attracted to his former flame...
  • Make Mine A Double by Nicole Austin

    Make Mine A Double by Nicole Austin

    Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    A sequel to My Greatest Fantasy. No doubt about it, Kaylie Ward's a loser magnet. So she swears off men. But give her some tequila to wash away those man troubles and she's more than ready for a hot ménage fantasy. Somehow, dream and reality collide when she wakes up with two naked hunks in bed with her-not that she's complaining...
  • Pouring Passion by Layla Rogue

    Pouring Passion by Layla Rogue

    Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    When it's Raining Love why stop at one man to warm your bed when you can have two? This spring, join some of your favorite contemporary romance authors for a menage romance series that will have you curling up with your ereader hoping the rain never ends. Melinda discovers Pouring When she took over her Grandma's garden and nursery, the books and store were a mess...
  • Dirty Paradise by Aila Glass

    Dirty Paradise by Aila Glass

    Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    This book is a part of the Temptation In Paradise Series. On a whim, Jessa takes a vacation to the Temptation In Paradise resort. The place promises a week of wild fun—something sadly missing from her everyday life. She expects to work out all her frustrations with hot, meaningless sex. No strings, no rings, just sexy flings...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-f  menage  insta-love  bdsm  contemporary  poly
  • Revelations by Jet Mykles

    Revelations by Jet Mykles

    Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    For years, Gretchen's main objective has been taking care of the boys of Heaven Sent. When her boys decide to take a hiatus, she decides to do the same. Before she can begin her summer off, Gretchen has one last public commitment. There, she meets tall, mysterious, and wickedly handsome Archer Thanos...
  • Hat Trick Holiday by Ella Market

    Hat Trick Holiday by Ella Market

    Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    For as long as she could remember, Christmas was a vital part of Macey Veronica’s soul. Her favorite time of the year meant music, family, food, and most importantly, traditions. She knows that every year will be the same, no matter what. No matter how far she finds herself, she always makes her way back to her roots for Christmas...
  • Bullied by Her Mafia Man by Sam Crescent

    Bullied by Her Mafia Man by Sam Crescent

    Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Laura Davis hates Marcus Giovanni. For as long as she’s known him, he has hurt her and gone out of his way to humiliate her. There was no way she was ever going to marry him. But forced down the aisle, she has no choice. The mafia won’t take no for an answer, and any fight she shows is ignored. She is now a Giovanni and at his mercy. Marcus never wanted to marry Laura...
  • Citywide by Santino Hassell

    Citywide by Santino Hassell

    Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    A record-breaking heatwave engulfs the Five Boroughs, and emotions run as hot as the temperatures. In Rerouted, Chris Mendez is trying to live a drama-free life. That doesn’t include another threesome with Jace and Aiden Fairbairn. But then a citywide blackout leaves them trapped together, and Chris is forced to re-examine everything he thought he knew about relationships and his own heart...
  • MMF BISEXUAL ROMANCE: Home for Three by Nicole Stewart

    MMF BISEXUAL ROMANCE: Home for Three by Nicole Stewart

    Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    “It’s just sex,” Selwyn said, moving closer. “That’s what I’m afraid of,” she whispered. Jack leaned forward. “It could be more. ”. “I’m afraid of that, too. ”...
  • The Royal's Pet by Adora Crooks

    The Royal's Pet by Adora Crooks

    Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Note to self: when engaging in a ménage with a swoon-worthy prince and his alpha bodyguard, turn off your camera! Rory:. I was nobody, a lone American backpacking her way through Europe, until my steamy night with the Prince of England accidentally went viral. Uhhhh...
  • Handy Men by Delilah Devlin

    Handy Men by Delilah Devlin

    Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Two very handy men mend a divorcée’s broken heart. .. Rather than cry over spilt milk, a newly divorced woman throws caution to the wind and decides to seduce her neighbor’s handsome handyman. Jeff isn’t stupid—Pamela tossed those screws into her sink to get his attention! The fact she’s beautiful and vulnerable convinces him she needs “special” attention...
    Categorized as:
    bisexual  m-m-f  contemporary  poly  length-novella
  • Ruined by Loki Renard

    Ruined by Loki Renard

    Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Angelo Vitali likes to play with his prey. I hunted him. But he caught me. He will let me keep my life, but nothing else. It is not enough to break me physically. He wants every part of me twisted to his will. He will love me into oblivion...
  • Jane's Wild Weekend by Delilah Devlin

    Jane's Wild Weekend by Delilah Devlin

    Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Jane's Wild Weekend Delilah Devlin Jane wants Bruno. .. Bruno wants Cord. .. Cord wants Jane. .. but can everyone get what they really want? Jane, fresh from a breakup, decides to seduce Bruno, one of the firemen next door, to restore her shattered confidence. But the trap she sets is sprung instead by his best friend, Cord...
    Categorized as:
    bisexual  m-m-f  contemporary  poly  m-f  length-novella
  • Lights, Camera, Cupid by S.E. Jakes, Amy Lane

    Lights, Camera, Cupid by S.E. Jakes, Amy Lane

    Rated: 3.66 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Cupid is visiting Bluewater Bay, and he’s leaving chaos in his wake. Nothing’s been the same in this sleepy little logging town since Hollywood came to shoot the hit TV show Wolf’s Landing —especially Valentine’s Day. In L. A. Witt’s Just Another Day , beloved actors Levi Pritchard and Carter Samuels have an announcement for their fans, while in Z. A...
  • Red & White by Sierra Simone

    Red & White by Sierra Simone

    Rated: 3.58 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Retelling of Snow-White and Rose-Red. All that art student Scarlett wants to do is wait out a howling snowstorm and kiss her best friend senseless, but all her careful plans fall apart the minute a near-frozen bear stumbles through the door. Except he's not a bear—he's very much a man—and there's only one way to warm him up from the cold. .
  • Corrupting Chris by Santino Hassell

    Corrupting Chris by Santino Hassell

    Rated: 3.43 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Corrupting Chris takes place circa 2011 and is a prequel to the Five Boroughs series. Christopher Mendez has long since accepted his role in his squad of gorgeous friends. He’s the short one. The funny one. The one who gets called “cute” and “sweet” before girls bypass him to check out his taller and sexier friends. His lack of game has become a running joke. He doesn’t mind. Not really...
  • All Access to the Boy Band by Riley Love

    All Access to the Boy Band by Riley Love

    Rated: 3.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I fantasized about them, but I never dreamed they’d worship me. For years I’ve written sexy fanfiction about Jupiter in Blue, a pop band that was huge when I was a teenager. Now they’ve invited me to the Caribbean where they’re recording their comeback album. All access. All expenses paid. But there’s a catch: they want my fiction to become our reality.
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