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A Charmed Christmas by Alison Cochrun
A Charmed Christmas, a Charlie and Dev holiday short story... -
![63 Days Later by Adrienne Wilder]()
63 Days Later by Adrienne Wilder
63 Days later takes place after the novel WILD. This can be read as a stand alone story. However, it might be more enjoyable if you read WILD first. Trigger Warning: Christmas music, trees, presents, and all around holiday cheer. It’s been almost two years since Keegan and August escaped the Alaskan wilderness, and they finally get to celebrate their very first Christmas together... -
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![Christmas Beau by Amy Aislin]()
Christmas Beau by Amy Aislin
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHank Beaufort's life is a mess.Oh, he looks like he has it all together, but the reality is that he's freshly retired from an unimpressive minor hockey career, and the ink is barely dry on his equally unimpressive second divorce... -
![A Devilish Christmas by Silvia Violet]()
A Devilish Christmas by Silvia Violet
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDevil, my beast of a man, seduces me into eloping, then abducts me for a honeymoon in Christmastown, Vermont.A lot of men would be furious. I simply planned revenge involving handcuffs.My anger doesn’t last long. Devil rents my dream cottage and manages to draw me out of my Scrooge-like ways. But I’ve been keeping a secret, and it follows me all the way to Christmastown... -
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![Perfection: An Age Gap Romance by Gianni Holmes]()
Perfection: An Age Gap Romance by Gianni Holmes
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn Age Gap Romance Perfection n. The state of being complete and correct in every way. CallumI learned the hard way that love doesn't change anyone. Yet, here I am for the long haul with Ashton on his road to recovery. I have to make tough decisions for his own good, but I have to believe in the end we'll be better for it... -
![Rules for Loving by Susan Hawke]()
Rules for Loving by Susan Hawke
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDavey’s Rule #85: Daddy will always treat his boy like he's Daddy’s world… because that’s how it should be!Note: This is a 37k collection of short stories that follow the final book in the Davey’s Rules series.Revisit all your favorite couples and families from Daddy’s Lap in this five-part, seven-story collection that shows them all living their happily-ever-afters... -
![Winning Big by Athena Steller]()
Winning Big by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome to Sin City! Home to the newest Daddy/ little collection from author Athena Steller. Dom I’m sick. I don’t want to be, but my stupid body betrayed me and now I’m forced to have weekly dialysis treatments as I wait to see if I will ever get a new kidney. I’ve been managing. Poorly but that doesn’t mean I needed the hot bossy cop to take over... -
![The Law of Miracles by K.C. Wells]()
The Law of Miracles by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe sequel to A Christmas Promise… Joshua Trant is doing his best to support his son Micah and Micah’s partner Greg as they approach the trial of Greg’s attackers. This was never going to be easy, especially as Greg wants them prosecuted for a hate crime, but County Attorney Alexander Rycliffe assures them he’ll do his utmost to make sure the perpetrators are held accountable for their actions... -
![The Greatest Gift by Felice Stevens]()
The Greatest Gift by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter five years, Alex Stern and Rafe Hazelton have what seems to be the perfect marriage. Alex is entering his last years of residency and Rafe’s veterinary business is busier than ever. For Rafe, all that is missing is a child, but Alex, afraid of ending up to be a man like his father, isn’t as sure. He doesn't want to make any mistakes... -
![Shrewd Angel by Anyta Sunday]()
Shrewd Angel by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPax Polo is the swashbuckling guitarist for Serenity Free. Correction: Was the swashbuckling guitarist for Serenity Free. Now he sports a black eye and his bros have kicked him out of their band—three weeks before Christmas. It’s an unfamiliar kick to his over-inflated ego, but . . . whatever. No problem... -
![Homebird by Amy Lane]()
Homebird by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCrispin Henry isn’t an adventurer. He learned early on that the world is a frightening place and that home is rare and precious. If his friends didn’t drag him to sports games and ill-advised trips to Vegas, he wouldn’t get out at all—and his trip to Munich for Oktoberfest is no exception. But it’s there that he meets Luka Gabriel, and he learns to take a chance... -
![A Daddy for Christmas: Ever by Wendy Rathbone]()
A Daddy for Christmas: Ever by Wendy Rathbone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom an embarrassing Halloween costume to an unexpected very large early Christmas present, can two men trust the secrets they know about each other to take them on a journey of passion they’ll never forget?Ever has never told anyone about his secret compulsion. When alone, he likes to pretend he's very little and has someone there at all times to take care of his every need... -
![Wanted: Unwavering Daddy by Sammi Cee]()
Wanted: Unwavering Daddy by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve got the best Daddy ever, and I can prove it to you!Daddy John’s done nothing but protect me and spoil me since day one. Don’t believe me? No worries, I’m going to tell you our amaaaazing insta-love story. Can you say swoon?After ten years together, we’re facing challenges we’ve never had before. His job makes us gobs of money, but he’s so unhappy... -
![A Christmas for Morrie by B. Ripley, Breanna Rae]()
A Christmas for Morrie by B. Ripley, Breanna Rae
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve never made a Christmas wish, but if I could, I’d ask Santa for a Daddy who understands me.I learned early on in life that gentle hands and friendly smiles can hide darkness underneath. I shy away from cuddles and hugs and refuse to let anyone get too close to me. It’s safer if they stay away and I don’t mind putting up as many barriers as I can to keep everyone out of my space... -
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![ChrisMyths by Amy Lane]()
ChrisMyths by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAfter courtship, cohabitation, and learning about love and each other, Andy and Eli face the ultimate test: being separated at Christmas.Eli’s seen the propaganda—the country boy goes home from the city and realizes his heart is back among the snow, trees, and chickens. A big happy family is something Eli, with his demanding job running a shelter for LGBTQ youth, can’t provide... -
![Thawed Out by Jodi Payne, BA Tortuga]()
Thawed Out by Jodi Payne, BA Tortuga
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThawed Out is an opposites attract, second chance romance featuring an established couple on the edge of divorce, a ferocious snow storm, precocious children and a healthy dose of holiday magic.Kiren knows there is a storm coming when he goes to the cabin to deliver divorce papers to his husband Flynn, but he doesn’t plan to stay long... -
![A Little Christmas: Orion's Secret by T.L. Travis]()
A Little Christmas: Orion's Secret by T.L. Travis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOrion Landry may have been born with a silver spoon in his mouth , but when his father died his stepmother no longer had any use for him. Having a stepson that was prettier than her just wasn’t acceptable. She was her plastic surgeon’s favorite patient and had spent more money than she’d ever admit to remedy that. But still it wasn’t enough to relieve her jealousy of Orion... -
![Leo and His Lion by Andi James, Lila Wilde]()
Leo and His Lion by Andi James, Lila Wilde
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLeo Varma doesn’t need love. At thirty-seven, he’s satisfied with focusing on his career, friends, and casual hookups. Besides, getting into a real relationship would mean finally telling his conservative family that he’s gay, and possibly losing them forever. He’s convinced himself that living in the shadows is good enough... until he meets Dylan... -
![Moody's Grumpy Holiday by Lane Hayes]()
Moody's Grumpy Holiday by Lane Hayes
The geek, the cowboy, and a not-so-grumpy holiday… MoodyLiving in Christmas Town doesn’t make me a fan of the holidays. Quite the opposite. In fact, eleven months out of the year, I’m perfectly happy running my bookstore in peace and quiet. Of course, that changes in December when it’s mistletoe madness and mayhem. Ugh... -
![Ready, Set, Glow! by Rye Cox]()
Ready, Set, Glow! by Rye Cox
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThere is nothing more annoying than Christmas... I see the irony of being the owner of a Christmas tree farm and hating the very holiday that keeps my family business alive, but Christmas Falls takes this season way too seriously with their festive business names to the sheer merriment that envelops the entire town. I'm no grinch, but I can relate to one being surrounded by all this jubilance... -
![Scrooge You! by Brigham Vaughn]()
Scrooge You! by Brigham Vaughn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJoel McArthur thought he knew everyone in the small town of Christmas Falls. He’s been running Ginger’s Breads bakery for more than a decade, after all. But who is the mysterious runner who’s been passing by his shop every morning? Hayden Bradley’s post-college plans fell through, landing him in this stupid small town he can’t get out of fast enough... -
![Hitman's Holiday by Alexa Land]()
Hitman's Holiday by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIt’s Christmas Eve at Nana Dombruso’s house, and a wild party is in full swing. Gangsters, strippers and Nana’s ‘gay homosexuals’ are certainly bringing the holiday cheer. But all I can think about is what will happen when I see Constantino Dombruso again. Connie and I have a very long, very complicated history... -
![Everything He Needs by J.H. Knight]()
Everything He Needs by J.H. Knight
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSo, Tommy and Bobby decided they needed a little Christmas story. Well, Bobby decided. Tommy, frankly, couldn’t give a shit. Bobby loves him anyway... -
![A Guy for Christmas by K.C. Wells]()
A Guy for Christmas by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDear Santa,Please can you send me a guy for Christmas? Someone kind, good-looking, sweet… but who knows what he’s doing? ( If you get my meaning ;-) ) You must know SO MANY people. Surely you can give someone a shove in my direction?I’m serious here!I need your help.I’m eighteen and I’m a virgin... -
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![Spoiled by Gianni Holmes]()
Spoiled by Gianni Holmes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn Age Gap Romance Spoiled. Adj. destroyed, damaged, or no longer able to be used. Callum When I move to a small town from the big city, my plans are simple. Get my co-owned coffee shop off the ground and work on my baggage. Alone. My plans are shot to hell when wealthy frat brat Ashton Keyes stumbles into Cafe Crave. Drunk... -
![One Bright Star by Kate Sherwood]()
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... -
![Your Wish: A Kinley Island Novel by Raleigh Ruebins]()
Your Wish: A Kinley Island Novel by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsChances of a guy like him wanting a nerd like me? Zero point zero zero six percent. Approximately. Charlie : Computers have always made more sense than people do. But I fall asleep next to my laptop in bed every night, wishing I had someone warm to hold. When I was forced to attend a holiday work party, I was a nervous wreck, but determined to make a good impression... -
![Baby Makes Three by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Baby Makes Three by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen baby makes three, Christmas will never be the same for Ten and Jared.There's not much that Tennant Rowe hasn't accomplished, and all before reaching thirty. Hoisting the Cup, marrying the man of his dreams, and becoming a spokesman for LGBTQ2+ athletes' rights have filled his world with great joy... -
![His Boy To Tame by Skyler Snow]()
His Boy To Tame by Skyler Snow
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPart of the Naughty or Nice, Season Two collection.Dear Santa,It feels weird to try this again.But I want a boy of my own.Someone a bit bratty and fun and not so easily pushed over.I don’t have a long list of demands because all that really matters is that he loves me.Unconditionally.Corny_DaddyClayI’ve done this before.The last time I looked for a boy of my own I thought I’d found one... -
![A Place to Go by Kit Oliver]()
A Place to Go by Kit Oliver
Falling in love was a long, bumpy, wonderful ride.Now, they just have to figure out the rest of it: family, holidays...and what to get each other for Christmas... -
![Tutus and Tinsel by Rhys Ford]()
Tutus and Tinsel by Rhys Ford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsZig Reid-Harris has everything an eleven-year-old girl could ever want: a great home, two fantastic fathers named Deacon Reid and Lang Harris, and all the books she could possibly read. When a school assignment about holiday traditions unexpectedly broadsides her, she discovers burying the past isn’t as easy as it looks, and the stark reality of her life before her adoption sinks in... -
![Miracle by E. Davies]()
Miracle by E. Davies
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Don’t go yet. Stay here, with me.” Newly-divorced at forty, Pete Miele’s life didn’t go as planned. When he stumbles into dating men by showing enthusiastic, twenty-four-year-old newcomer Nick around Hidden Creek, can he endure the judgment of old friends? Coming out cost Nick Mitchell his degree, so his family exiled him at Thanksgiving... -
![Fairy Tales and Cappuccinos by Taylor Rylan]()
Fairy Tales and Cappuccinos by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Pleasant Grove, Colorado. Where men find their happily ever after. Sawyer Clifton never expected to walk away from his family’s business in Breckenridge, but his health couldn’t take the stress anymore. Thankfully his best friend talked him into visiting the cute town of Pleasant Grove. He wasn’t so sure he believed in serendipity until he took a chance and decided to stay... -
![A Little Surprise by A.W. Scott]()
A Little Surprise by A.W. Scott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I didn’t know it could be like this…”Webster Moore doesn’t know up from down these days. He’s just trying to stay afloat, which is hard to do when everyone wants something from him. His job. His family. Especially his brother Grant. The eldest Moore brother is adamant that Webster attend some Christmas party after he had such an amazing time there the year before... -
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![Uriel: Yule Lads Book Two by Macy Blake]()
Uriel: Yule Lads Book Two by Macy Blake
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis holiday is about to go off-book…Uriel Lad is single all the way. He enjoys his quiet life in the small town of Mistletoe Falls, running Ornamentary Books and More. This holiday, though, Uriel’s Yule Lad magic is back, which means making mischief throughout the season. It should be a perfect Christmas, until his new friend Joe begs for help with a problem... -
![A Daddy for Christmas: Hermie by Della Cain]()
A Daddy for Christmas: Hermie by Della Cain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing a little without a daddy is fine.Really it is.It’s not like I need a daddy. Sure it’s fun to get cuddles and to be treated like I’m special and to give all my worries to someone else for a bit, but that’s not the same as needing a daddy... -
![Daddy's Little Christmas List by Della Cain]()
Daddy's Little Christmas List by Della Cain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEdwin thinks his Secret Santa delivery is a mistake…turned out it’s his daddy.When I stepped into the elevator after the longest meeting of my life, I expected to go home, take a shower, and climb into bed. Instead, I found a folded- up piece of paper that changed my life. The law office above me was doing a Secret Santa and the name on my paper was my crush... -
![Not Just For Christmas by J.J. Harper]()
Not Just For Christmas by J.J. Harper
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHunter has lost everything, including himself. Can Otto and Ajax help him find the joy of Christmas again?After tragedy strikes, famous news reporter, Hunter Wiley, flees his London home and his successful career in television. In the hills outside a small Welsh town, he finds his refuge. Building his house helps him grieve, and for two years, he hides from everyone... -
![In this Bed of Snowflakes we Lie by Sophia Soames]()
In this Bed of Snowflakes we Lie by Sophia Soames
Oskar Høiland hides from life. It just makes things easier that way, not having to face all the fears and drama of living. He especially hides from other people, because Oskar has grown up fearing the snide remarks and the quick glances that strip him of the tiny scraps of confidence he still has left. He is just going to keep existing... -
![Rhett's Gift: A Snow Globe Christmas Book 8 (A Snow Globe Christmas) by Taylor Rylan]()
Rhett's Gift: A Snow Globe Christmas Book 8 (A Snow Globe Christmas) by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLogan and Rhett Redfeather didn’t quite realize what life would be like when their twins were born. Hectic is an understatement. With the twins’ first birthday looming, as well as their third anniversary, the last thing they’re thinking about is the Christmas holiday. When Logan spots the perfect snow globe in a shop window, he knows it’s the absolute perfect gift for his frazzled husband... -
![Beautiful Boy by Skyler Snow]()
Beautiful Boy by Skyler Snow
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBeautiful. Sweet. Bratty. Aaron is a boy worth saving.Red had no idea what he was getting himself into when his boss, Diego, assigned him to watch the much younger Aaron. Keep him safe, keep him out of trouble. Those were his orders. It was supposed to be easy, but Aaron is as wild as he is beautiful. And Red finds himself protecting Aaron for more reasons than a paycheck... -
![A Little Christmas: Raymond by A.W. Scott]()
A Little Christmas: Raymond by A.W. Scott
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSometimes you have to hit rock bottom before things work out.Raymond has had a tough go at life. Between being on his own since he was fifteen and the growing pile of debt for all his medical expenses, he's working nonstop just to keep a roof over his head. When his apartment becomes infested with not so savory creatures, his safe place becomes unlivable... -
![A (Fake) Boyfriend for Christmas by Sean Ashcroft]()
A (Fake) Boyfriend for Christmas by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFaking a relationship with his boss isn't exactly what Jay had in mind for the holidays. But when he gets busted making out with Harper at the office Christmas party—by the guy's mom, no less—well... it's his best chance at a Merry Christmas this year. Not least of all because he's had a reindeer-sized crush on Harper since the day they met... -
![Crossroads by Garrett Leigh]()
Crossroads by Garrett Leigh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAngelo Giordano and Dylan Hart are more in love than ever, but their reality is far from ideal. With Dylan working in London, and Angelo recovering from chronic illness in Cornwall, they rarely spend more than few nights under the same sky. Dylan is struggling. Being apart from Angelo is killing him, and he’s at the end of his rope... -
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![Bad Daddy by Victoria Sue]()
Bad Daddy by Victoria Sue
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBad so bad.Caleb DeLuca knew that tattooed, scarred ex-cons didn't usually get trusted with anything precious. He'd spent the second half of his forty-three years atoning for the lives he had destroyed in the first half and was shocked to get invited to the club his brother-in-law owned. Especially when he found out what type of club it was... -
![C is for Comfort by Colette Davison]()
C is for Comfort by Colette Davison
A single dad, a doctor, and a one-night-stand. Is there room in their lives and hearts for one another?C is for Comfort is the story of two men learning that life is about more than work and that cuddling can fix everything. It's the third of three steamy, low angst novels, which follow each of the ABC triplets as they find love... -
![A Little Christmas! Matty's Secret by J.P. Sayle]()
A Little Christmas! Matty's Secret by J.P. Sayle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a visit to a secret garden in Chicago give two men what they have been seeking—a relationship that fulfills both their needs? Finding a job after his discharge from the army proves an easy task for Weston Forrester.Finding a 'boy'? Yeah, not so much. Until he meets Matty, who is all kinds of sweet, but needs time.So Weston keeps it light, waiting for Matty to trust him... -
![Christmas Gifts by R.J. Moray]()
Christmas Gifts by R.J. Moray
All Channon wants for Christmas is Jack. Jack, of course, gives him much, much more... -
![A Christmas Wedding by A.E. Ryecart]()
A Christmas Wedding by A.E. Ryecart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChristmas. A Wedding. Family.It’s the Perfect Storm…For Rory Kincaid marrying Jack, the youngest son of the aristocratic De Lacy family, on Christmas Eve, is a dream come true. Handing over the wedding planning to Jack’s mother, the strong-willed Lady Diana, is turning out to be more of a nightmare.As their big day approaches, the pressure’s on and the strain is beginning to show... -
![Holiday Emergencies by Sara York]()
Holiday Emergencies by Sara York
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAdam Hughes keeps over committing, but this time he's committed both he and Drake Knowles to something beyond anything they've ever experienced before. Drake has never really contemplated being a parent until Boyd and Ben come into their lives. He's amazed at how awesome they all get along and how rewarding parenting is. Then all hell breaks loose when Boyd and Ben's father shows up...
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