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Readers who enjoyed Catalyst by Aurora Crane also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Micah's Promise by Annabella Stone
Micah Kennedy has lived with PTSD for years. He is an expert at hiding his struggles behind the quick wit and snark that is very much a part of his makeup. His need to keep a promise to a dying comrade feeds his nightmares and invades his dreams—until that promise brings him military K-9 Delta. Hawk McKinnon has spent most of his life kicking trouble’s ass in every hotspot around the globe... -
To Have and To Hold by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Nicole Edwards comes the eleventh installment in her Brantley Off the Books series. The moment everyone’s been waiting for! Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are counting down until their wedding day... -
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Reactant by Aurora Crane
When the chemistry between the five men explodes, the stakes get even higher. Jericho Rowlands has spent most of his life living under different names, doing the dirty work required to keep Sydney safe... -
Jingle Bell Rock by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe crossover event to end all crossovers! One night. Seven couples. A Christmas they’ll never forget. Jingle Bell Rock features seven couples from across the Ella and Brooke universe, all coming together in one story to bring you joy, happiness, and a little Christmas cheer. Featuring:. Logan & Tate (Temptation Series). Ace & Dylan (Preslocke Series)... -
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Catch Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIt’s never worked with two. Is three the magic number? Cairo has been my bestie for years. He’s sexy, charming, and absolutely gorgeous. Even though the attraction is strong, my track record taught me to keep the line between friendship and more intact. But then Luca entered our world with his southern drawl, bedroom eyes, and sexy smirk, quickly making a play for not one but both of us... -
The Brig (Falls Chance Ranch) by Rolf and Ranger
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFree online short story in the Falls Chance Ranch series. The men of Falls Chance Ranch see what happens when Dale's work comes to the ranch. -
Cohesion by Aurora Crane
Five men, one love story. None of them knew how many pieces they were missing until they all slot into place. Jericho thinks his life is complete and that he doesn’t need anyone else. Quinn is sure he can never get back what he’d lost. Will wants to be a piece of someone’s heart, the hero of their story... -
Head Shy by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDan's early life left him with some complicated emotions - it's lucky he's got two understanding lovers and a totally annoying best friend to help him work through it all. This story is set between The Date and the epilogue of Out of the Darkness. -
Midnight Ink - Boxed Set by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOne tattoo shop in one infamous city sets the stage for 8 ALL NEW stories about resolutions, kink, love and ink. Get ready to let the good times roll! Jayne Rylon. Report For Booty. When Burke Levine got marching orders, he couldn’t bear to make his girlfriend Chavon White a military widow... -
The Other Side of Here by E.M. Lindsey
“I’m a man of regrets, my love. I can always think of a thousand ways I could have done things better. But I don’t regret him. ”. Married for nearly two decades, Luca and Sebastion know what they want from life and from love, but they certainly don’t expect the shake-up that is Alexander Thomas... -
Tricking the Souls by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe cabin is waiting. for the SOULS to arrive. The tricks and the treats. soon will all come alive. When fingers get pointed. and no one will claim,. pulling tricks on each other. is the name of the game. Something is brewing. while the men enjoy fall,. but will they figure out. who’s behind it all? -
Shaw by M. Tasia
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSNEAK ATTACK. A child shouldn't know the games adults play, but since Shaw's parents hadn't shielded him from their "proclivities" his take on love and intimacy was forever skewed. Fast-forward to his life after being a Navy SEAL, and although he now has the time, Shaw still hasn't found a reason to engage in more than temporary arrangements... -
B is for Beg by Colette Davison
A photographer, a rope artist, and a model. Can three create a beautiful romance? B is for Beg is the story of three men discovering that shibari, blindfolds, sexy lingerie, and rules can change everything. It's the second of three steamy, low angst novels, which follow each of the ABC triplets as they find love. You can read Archie and Corey's stories in A is for Aftercare and C is for Comfort... -
Matchmaking in Progress by Allyson Lindt
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... -
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Dear Cupid by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDear Cupid,. I’ve been a very good boy all year. For Valentine’s Day, I would like:. ● A new pair of handcuffs (Zade lost the key to the ones we already have). ● A gallon drum of lube (seriously, we go through a lot with three of us). ● Chocolate (this one isn’t sexual, I just like it…although, I COULD melt it and eat it off something interesting). ● A remote-controlled vibrating butt plug... -
Scary by J.M. Dabney
Welcome to Twirled World Ink where the crazies run the asylum. Gene Sheridan earned the appropriate nickname when Legend Gib Phelps employed him at Twirled World Ink—Scary. No one made it out of his old neighborhood without scars both mental and physical... -
The Princess by E.M. Denning
Taylor Bennett wants his brother’s best friends. Taylor is the youngest of three kids. He’s a cook at the family diner, a plant dad, a devoted son, and irrevocably in love with his brother’s best friend. Both of his brothers’ best friends, actually. But they’re in a relationship with each other, one that’s supposed to be a secret... -
Ballads of Lines Blurred by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Rhythm Guitarist. With his guitar in hand, Slater’s right where he’s supposed to be. Off stage, he battles severe anxiety. Very few bother to look deeper than his profession. When two men do, he can’t turn away. The Deejay. Milo’s happy going through life without being in a relationship. He loves his job, his family, and his friends. How he ends up dating two men, he’s not sure... -
One Bright Star by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt's Christmas time. Time for family, celebration, and anxiety. The new baby is a blessing in Jeff, Evan and Dan's lives, but he's also one more thing to worry about. Jeff isn't sure society will accept their nontraditional family, Evan isn't sure what he has to offer the baby, and Dan. .. well, Dan's Dan. He's got PLENTY to worry about. -
Love, Never-Ending by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJax~. Years ago, I picked myself up and started a new life after having my heart broken. And now I love it, I love my life. But it still isn’t enough. Something is missing. When I meet Symon for the first time, I know there’s something special about him, and I can’t help but wonder if he’s my missing piece. But everything’s confusing because my ex shows back up in my life... -
Endeavor by Ava Olsen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChallenging the status quo in Hollywood doesn’t make me the most popular director in showbiz lately. Suing a former studio exec for almost ruining my life twelve years ago, even less so. But I’ve worked hard to get where I am, I’m not staying silent anymore. While filming my latest movie in Thailand, I get word that my legal case is moved up and in addition, there’s another threat to my life... -
Jalen & Colby: An MMM Christmas Daddy Romance by HJ Welch, Helen Juliet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne Daddy, two boys, and the epic road trip that brings them together. ANDREASWhile selling a bunch of stuff that’s been sitting in storage here in Sydney, I end up with two guys aggressively bidding on the same childhood toys. I worry I’ve got a fight on my hands until I realize they’re actually best friends trying to buy them for each other as a Christmas gift... -
You're Ours (Not So Normative) by D.C. Emerson
After yet another boring work conference, Tyler isn’t expecting anything when he accepts a dinner invitation from his “work husband,” Jackson, and Jackson’s actual husband, Sky. Sure, he’s noticed how well Jackson’s shoulders fill out his dress shirts, and Sky is quite possibly the most gorgeous person he’s ever met, but they’re married, and Tyler is as single as it gets... -
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PHOENIX CLUB: The Complete 15 Books Series by CJ Bishop
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFREE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED! To celebrate the month of love, THE PHOENIX CLUB series is bundled together for the first time. Over 600,000 words, more than 1,000 pages of hot, scorching MM romance. Discover why this series has more than 100 5* reviews combined. .. What's Inside this box set:. ABEL. It Can't Be You. Hearts In Chaos. Shattered. CALEB. When World's Collide. Torn In Two... -
Identity by E.M. Leya
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen a simple DNA test triggers an alert for a kidnapping that happened nearly thirty years ago, Detective Brax Monson is sent to investigate. He questions the accuracy of the DNA testing until he meets the victim and pieces start to fall together. Oak never dreamed that he could have been kidnapped from his real family at the age of two... -
Safety In Numbers by Jessie G., Andrew Reyna
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Bro’s stick together no matter what. ”. When Chris and Liam made that promise, they had no idea how important it would become or how it would be tested in the most brutal way. Nine years later, their bond cemented in blood, that relationship is all they have to hold onto. Or is it? “No matter what happens, this friendship will be the one constant we can count on. ”... -
Love Him Wild by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe first time Parker Alling set eyes on his future husband, he was eight years old, and he punched him in the face. It was the moment his life with Ronan Hedrek was tied together in knots that could never be undone. Of course, things weren't always easy... -
Dare to Hope by T.M. Smith
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDare to Hope. An All Cocks story. Tristan is the second oldest of the Brennan brothers and the odd man out. Most of the Brennan men have careers in law enforcement, but as a psychiatrist, Tristan chooses to help people in a different way. Quiet and restrained, he is content to hover in the background of his more gregarious brothers... -
Spare Time by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTired of the men his sister sets him up with, Connor takes his love life into his own hands when he meets not one but two men. They both happen to live in his building. And they’re both already. .. well acquainted with each other. On the backside of a divorce, Ethan is ready to move on but not sure he’s ready to date... -
Three Hearts on the Line by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Namesake. Dexen Dremest leads a good life. He owns an exclusive club, has friends he cares about, and has a supportive family. Too bad there’s a hole inside his chest where his heart used to be. One man ripped it out, leaving only tattered ends behind. The Tech Guru. Greer Lynx is happy most of the time... -
Changes Going On by Kaje Harper
Three men, one summer of media, mentorship, and murder. There's a reason Scott Edison came out as gay and poly on national TV— now no one can try to push him back into the closet. But as his men and his hockey team deal with the fallout from fans and paparazzi, moving forward isn't as easy as he'd hoped... -
Waiting for Her by Mari Carr
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsJeannette's life is. .. nice. Great job in the family restaurant, cute house, sweet cat. All very nice. .. and boring. .. and maybe a little lonely. But she'll suffer that price for the safety she desperately covets. Now, if only something could keep her safe from the temptation that is Luc and Diego. The gorgeous firemen are a danger to her libido, if not her heart... -
Free Pass on Halloween Night by Chara Croft
A sex slave on a leash is the last thing I would have thought of to distract me from my ex. That’s the nice thing about my roommate, though. With him around, I don’t have to be the one to think of all the good ideas. CAIN: Jackson wants to dress me up in a leather harness tonight, and since I kinda like doing what he says, I’m down with that. I’m no Dom, though... -
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Into the Light by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChris has always wondered. He's had two best friends in his life, and they've both been gay, so it's not as if he hasn't been exposed to the idea. And while his relationships with women have certainly been enjoyable, they've never lasted, and he's never really cared. He decides to take a chance with a player from another team... -
Sound of Us by A.M. Arthur
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJake Bowden didn’t expect to be settling into a strong, loving relationship with another guy at only twenty-three years old—never mind with two. His chemistry with Cris is as strong as ever, while things with Charles are more like a simmer than a heavy boil. Charles says he’s perfectly content to go at Jake’s pace, but Jake isn’t sure slow is what he wants anymore... -
Izzy and the Right Answer by R. Cooper
Jamie “Izzy” Islington is an ace, femme, neuroatypical college junior with anxiety, an interest in coding and poetry, and difficulty identifying his own emotions. He’s had no interest in romantic love until very recently, when he realized he has a crush on someone in his circle of friends—although he has no intention of doing anything about it... -
Learning to Walk by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWeirdest neighbor ever…but he has an addicting smile and he was helpful in explaining Brady’s…well, Brady’s love of interesting things. Craziest way to ever be asked out on a date…but Gareth is happy and the nosy neighbor is nice…and a good kisser. Best first date ever…and the best apartment building ever. Everyone sees meeting a potential date for the first time a little differently... -
Soft Hands by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThere are a few things Nolan Ouellet has come to accept about himself. One: that his future with the NHL was irrevocably destroyed thanks to his reckless actions as a teenager destroying his knee. Two: that he will never fall in love because the very idea of it sends his skin crawling. Three: he will bed as many NHL players as humanly possible before he retires his game... -
Here Without You by JJ Harper, JC Clarke
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsArcher Hawkins and Mallory Halston literally run into each other and a true love story is born. Archer pursues Mallory with absolute determination making him fall hook, line, and sinker. “I really would like to get to know you, Mallory. ” His voice husky in my ear. “I don’t think it’s a good idea, I’m sorry. ” I’m already kicking myself for turning him down... -
On Deck by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen Dan and Evan were struggling with their issues, Dan came up with the suggestion that they go on a date. This is that date. This story is set just before the epilogue of Out of the Darkness. This is just - it's just schmoop, really. Sappy and silly and fun... -
I Wished for You by Colette Davison
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree wishes. Seb wants to be happy. Matt wants to find ‘the one. ’. Connor wants them. Two drunken kisses. Seb didn’t plan to kiss Matt and Connor, but he doesn’t regret it, even if it has changed their friendship forever. Matt has never considered dating a man before, let alone two. Despite his confusion, being with Seb and Connor feels right. One uncertain future... -
Riding Through Fire by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvan is the son of Jeff's best friend, and no matter how much the kid flirts, how much he tempts, Jeff will not give in. Then tragedy strikes, and Jeff realizes that Evan needs much more from him than just his body. He also realizes that Evan may not be such a kid, after all. -
One More by Daisy May
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSimon knows his crush on Jasper will never go anywhere. Jasper is older, worldly, and successful - not to mention that he's already married. Simon will simply admire him from afar while he asks him for career advice. Jasper can't help but develop a fondness for the newly-minted lawyer who's trying to network with him. Simon's innocence and idealism are irresistible. Yes, Jasper's happily married... -
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Three Times As Good by T.M. Chris
Jared may only be older than his brothers by a few minutes, but he’s always been the leader, the one to make sure Jim and Johnny get everything they need. That’s why it’s so hard to say no when Johnny asks Jared to initiate him into the pleasures of the flesh. But giving in would be wrong, wouldn’t it? Of course Jim thinks he should help Johnny out. Jim can never deny his baby brother anything... -
Tagging Bases by Christopher J. Brice
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCharlie McManus has spent his life chasing one to become a Major League Baseball player. But for his best friend, Daniel Hollingsworth, his future—working for his father on Wall Street—was set in stone long before his first breath. On New Year's Eve, a reckless dare lands them behind bars with Harrison Price, a free-spirited graffiti artist and rebel among Manhattan's elite... -
Three Lost Now Found by Michelle Dare
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Life of the Party. Hale has a body he loves to show off at work. Being a dancer at Untouchable means he gets to do what he enjoys for a living. It also means he gets to see his best friend, who he’s stupidly in love with, even though they aren’t going there… yet. The Gentle Lover. Danny won’t cross the line between friendship and more with Hale. Not because he doesn’t love him... -
Missionary by L.A. Witt, Aleksandr Voinov
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBefore he found love, he had to find himself. Mormon missionary Joshua Hawthorne vanished and was presumed dead for five years. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, he returned to Seattle a new man—a seasoned war veteran with a new accent and a new name... -
The Filly by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA girl's first-ever date is nerve-wracking enough. Tat really doesn't need the added pressure of THREE overprotective father-figures, and she REALLY doesn't know why the date has to be on Valentine's Day. She hopes she can count on Dan, and maybe Jeff, but Evan. .. Evan's going to be a problem. Just a little bit of fluff... -
Citywide by Santino Hassell
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA 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...
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