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  • The Men From Echo Creek by N.R. Walker

    The Men From Echo Creek by N.R. Walker

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 37 ratings
    In the winter of 1882, a boy from the mountains has to prove himself a man. When Albie Bramwell’s father died, he was left with two thousand hectares of mountain to farm, and little help to run it. Abandoned by all but two of his workers, the whole town of Alpine Falls called him too young to run the farm alone. Young, yes. At just nineteen, he was determined to prove them wrong...
  • Kidnapped by the Pirate by Keira Andrews

    Kidnapped by the Pirate by Keira Andrews

    Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 142 ratings
    Will a virgin captive surrender to this pirate’s sinful touch? Nathaniel Bainbridge is used to hiding, whether it’s concealing his struggles with reading or his forbidden desire for men. Under the thumb of his controlling father, the governor of Primrose Isle, he’s sailing to the fledging colony, where he’ll surrender to a respectable marriage for his family’s financial gain...
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  • Hallum by Casey Morales

    Hallum by Casey Morales

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Captured or Killed? Only the War knows. Will Shaw and his friends are typical college students, enjoying dances and parties without much care for life beyond. When Thomas, a handsome Naval officer and newly arrived student, nearly stumbles into Will and his friends, Will's heart spins, though he doesn't understand why...
  • Resilience on Canvas by Logan Sage Adams

    Resilience on Canvas by Logan Sage Adams

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 5 ratings
    Robert Davis, a prideful man with a fiery temper, has been taking care of his family and their farm since long before the onset of the Great Depression. But when the once-fertile land of Guymon begins blowing away, Robert knows he has to lighten his burden somehow. Desperate, he tries to marry his sister off to the son of one of the most fortunate families in town...
  • Just a Little Heartache by Merry Farmer

    Just a Little Heartache by Merry Farmer

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    London playwright Niall Cristofori stands on the verge of becoming one of the most celebrated authors of his generation with the highly-anticipated production of his latest work, Love’s Last Lesson. But Love has a few lessons left to teach Niall himself. He has never been able to get over his first love, the man who made his world come alive ten years ago, then left him heartbroken...
  • Deck the Halls in Secret Agents by Aster Glenn Gray

    Deck the Halls in Secret Agents by Aster Glenn Gray

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 7 ratings
    Christmas Eve, 1991. The Soviet Union is on the rocks, and so is George Douglass's career in espionage. Nonetheless, the American agent is wading through a blizzard on one last mission. But when George emerges from the snow at a supposedly abandoned chateau, it's lit up like a Christmas tree...
  • Home for Charlie by Minerva Howe

    Home for Charlie by Minerva Howe

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Charlie Putnam loves his job at the Grand Springs hotel, not because he adores front desk work, but because he gets to meet all kinds of people, which he'd be too scared to do otherwise. He's also being allowed to redecorate some of the rooms...
  • Dublin Bay by John Patrick

    Dublin Bay by John Patrick

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 5 ratings
    In 1939, the world tumbles toward war and the lives of two young men will be forever changed. James Brennan grew up in the poorest of Dublin’s tenements, turning adversity to advantage wherever he could. But he’s nearly a man now—with a good education at that—and wants more from life than what he can get as a day laborer, or following his father into the factory...
  • His Lordship's Blood by Samantha SoRelle

    His Lordship's Blood by Samantha SoRelle

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 8 ratings
    Even after a year of having an earl for a lover, Dominick still isn’t prepared for the dazzling high society of Bath with its ruinous gossip and scandalous fashions. All he wants is to uncover who his parents are so he and Alfie can return to their quiet life in Scotland...
  • Forever Hold His Peace by Rebecca Cohen

    Forever Hold His Peace by Rebecca Cohen

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Sebastian and Anthony face an uncertain future together when accusations of witchcraft and a traitor in their midst threaten everything they’ve fought for. Playing the role of his twin sister Bronwyn, the wife of Anthony Redbourn, Earl of Crofton, is not an easy task, but Sebastian does it willing for them to be together...
    Categorized as:
    queer  medieval  historical  m-m  length-short
  • The Door Behind Us by John C. Houser

    The Door Behind Us by John C. Houser

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    It’s 1919, and Frank Huddleston has survived the battlefields of the Great War. A serious head injury has left him with amnesia so profound he must re-learn his name every morning from a note posted on the privy door. Gerald “Jersey" Rohn, joined the Army because he wanted to feel like a man, but he returned from the trenches minus a leg and with no goal for his life...
  • The Thief of Peace by Jess Whitecroft

    The Thief of Peace by Jess Whitecroft

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Short on cash and in desperate need of patronage, Florentine artist Niccolò di Volpaia is thrilled when the head of the wealthy Albani family approaches him with an offer. He is less thrilled when he discovers that the offer has nothing to do with his artistic ability and everything to do with his reputation as a hard-drinking wastrel. Albani’s three legitimate sons are dead...
  • Duty to the Crown by Rebecca Cohen

    Duty to the Crown by Rebecca Cohen

    Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Sebastian and Anthony will do their duty, but they will do everything not to sacrifice their love. Sebastian Hewel endures many things to maintain his role of Bronwyn, the wife of Anthony Redbourn, Earl of Crofton, so he and Anthony can be together. But when Queen Elizabeth demands a favour of Anthony, Sebastian’s world is in danger of being fractured beyond repair...
  • Throw His Heart Over by Sebastian Nothwell

    Throw His Heart Over by Sebastian Nothwell

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 8 ratings
    An equestrian-themed sequel to Mr Warren's Profession by Sebastian Nothwell. -. Sir Lindsey Althorp, spectacularly wealthy baronet, has sat in the saddle since the day he was breeched. Aubrey Warren, threadbare telegraph boy turned engineer, has never ridden a horse in his life and had no intention of starting—until now...
  • The Last Concubine by Catt Ford

    The Last Concubine by Catt Ford

    Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 15 ratings
    When Princess Lan'xiu's brother delivers her under duress into General Hui Wei's harem as a political offering, her only question is how soon her secret will be discovered. She is under no illusions: when the general discovers she is actually a he, death is his only future-though he doesn't plan to make it easy. Lan'xiu has dressed as a woman all his life, but he is no damsel in distress...
  • Once a Gentleman by Eliot Grayson

    Once a Gentleman by Eliot Grayson

    Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 12 ratings
    Penniless, friendless, and with nowhere left to turn after his family’s ruin, Kit Hewlett can’t afford any more disasters. When a rakish, too-handsome gentleman—and Kit’s own clumsiness—cause him to lose his position as a bookshop clerk, Kit has no choice but to accept the gentleman’s offer of employment as his secretary...
  • Secret Light by Z.A. Maxfield

    Secret Light by Z.A. Maxfield

    Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Rafe Colman likes his life. He has a nice home, a good job, and a wonderful dog. But he's exhausted by living a lie. When his home is vandalized because of his perceived German ancestry, he can't even share the irony with friends. Officer Ben Morgan falls for Rafe's dog first, but it isn't long before he's giving her owner the eye...
    Categorized as:
    queer  virgin hero  historical  m-m  length-novella
  • Blackmailer's Delight by David Lawrence

    Blackmailer's Delight by David Lawrence

    Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 5 ratings
    “All the hopes, doubts, pain and sensuality of hidden gay love in the English 18th century fill David Lawrence’s sparkling new novel… He brings it all together in the most unexpected way in this charming, sexy, witty romp. ” – Stephanie Cowell, author of The Boy in the Rain and American Book Award recipient...
  • The Scottish Scheme by Ally Hudson

    The Scottish Scheme by Ally Hudson

    Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 5 ratings
    Their first meeting was a disaster. Their second will change everything. Mr. Tom Grayson’s world was grey—until he laid eyes on Alexander Hasket, Duke of Rosehill. Captivated by the enigmatic Rosehill, Tom bungled their introduction. A tragedy that proved inconsequential, as Rosehill forgot him altogether...
  • One Night in Hartswood by Emma Denny

    One Night in Hartswood by Emma Denny

    Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 39 ratings
    ’A soul-satisfying love story that is both sublimely romantic and splendidly sexy. ’ Booklist (starred review). ‘Road trips and secret identities…a beautifully thoughtful and deliciously sweet romance about getting lost in order to find oneself. I loved every moment spent with Penn and Raff. ’. Freya Marske, International bestselling author of A Marvellous Light. Oxford 1360...
  • Deliberately Unbound by Ava March

    Deliberately Unbound by Ava March

    Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    A free short story featuring Oliver and Vincent from the. Bound. series. After spending long days behind his desk negotiating the purchase of a new property, Lord Vincent Prescot is more than ready for a night of pleasure with his lover, and he has a definite plan in mind for Oliver – one that involves making good on a wicked suggestion Vincent made months ago...
    Categorized as:
    alpha male  anal sex  queer  regency  historical  m-m  bdsm  bondage
  • Deliverance by Aleksandr Voinov

    Deliverance by Aleksandr Voinov

    Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Once a renowned tournament fighter known as the "Lion of Kent," William Raven joined the Templars in the Holy Land to escape his past and the political machinations of his enemies. Called to protect travelling pilgrims bound for Jerusalem, William comes face to face with Guy de Metz, his lover from the past. But Guy is no longer the foppish young noble William knew...
  • The Earl of Klesamor Hall by Adella J. Harris

    The Earl of Klesamor Hall by Adella J. Harris

    Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    In Regency England, three friends deal with the aftermath of a raid on a molly house they all visited...
  • Mending Him by Bonnie Dee, Summer Devon

    Mending Him by Bonnie Dee, Summer Devon

    Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Family bonds and loving hands bring healing. An orphaned nephew raised by the Chester family, Robbie Grayson is content enough with his quiet country life, helping his aunt and uncle—until Charles Worthington explodes into it. Injured in a carriage accident, this Chester cousin has come to the estate to heal. Dutiful Robbie is tasked with helping him during his recovery...
  • 装A后被影卫标记了 I Got Marked By My Shadow Guard After Pretending To Be An Alpha by Chi Ling, 池翎

    装A后被影卫标记了 I Got Marked By My Shadow Guard After Pretending To Be An Alpha by Chi Ling, 池翎

    Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    The second prince from the Yan State, Yu Yan, has pretended to be an alpha for many years, but after having an unexpected heat, he slept with his personal shadow guard. And what is more unfortunate is, due to Yu Yan using suppressant medicines long-term, damaging his constitution, his heat is no longer controllable...
    Categorized as:
    omegaverse  queer  m-m  historical  mystery
  • Our Own Light by Logan Sage Adams

    Our Own Light by Logan Sage Adams

    Rated: 3.64 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 11 ratings
    Floyd Bennett, a sweet and mild-mannered coal miner, entered a platonic marriage with his best friend Effie when she needed his help to start her life over somewhere new. For years, Floyd has sworn off love, too heartbroken from a tragic event in his past to let himself fall, but when Oliver comes to town, their friendship rekindles the smoldering embers of Floyd’s yearning for closeness...
  • Sidecar by Amy Lane

    Sidecar by Amy Lane

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 35 ratings
    The year is 1987. The boys wear pink Izod shirts, the girls wear big hair, everyone has a stash box, and AIDS is just an ugly rumor rumbling like a thunderstorm from the cities. A teenage runaway wanders the side of the road, a heartbeat away from despair, and is rescued by a long-haired angel on a Harley. But that's just the beginning of their story...
  • Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) Vol. 1 (Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) #1) by Bi Ka Bi

    Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) Vol. 1 (Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) #1) by Bi Ka Bi

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 9 ratings
    An arranged marriage will become the perfect career opportunity for one would-be doctor--that is if a curse doesn't get in the way. Ten years of exhaustive study and sleepless nights have suddenly been rendered meaningless for aspiring Imperial Physician Lin Qingyu...
  • Once Upon a Time by Alessandra Hazard

    Once Upon a Time by Alessandra Hazard

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 65 ratings
    Ice Prince. Prince Jamil of Calluvia dislikes that moniker, but he has to admit it’s not wrong. He is responsible and proper, and it’s probably accurate to say that he isn’t good at emotions. After being widowed, Jamil’s life has revolved around his duties as a crown prince and little else. But one night it changes...
  • Beguiled by Joanna Chambers

    Beguiled by Joanna Chambers

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 63 ratings
    "A fleeting pleasure is the sweetest seduction. .. ". "Enlightenment, Book 2". David Lauriston couldn't be less interested in King George IV's first visit to Edinburgh. But with Faculty of Advocates members required to put on a minimal show of patriotism, David makes an appointment with his tailor for a new set of clothes-only to run into a man he hasn't seen for two long years...
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