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contemporary poly (3+ people) gay romance m-m-m menage queer friends to lovers
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Curiosity by Carly Marie
A Dom, a pup, and a little walk into a club… what could go wrong?Trent has spent the better part of his life in love with his best friend, Logan. When their short-lived romance falls apart, he knows it’s for the best. He’s a Dom and needs more control than Logan can give him.Logan knows Trent needs more than an excitable pup not looking for a Master... -
Micah's Promise by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMicah 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... -
Uncomplicated by K.M. Neuhold
Two men with a rocky history, and one with an all-consuming love for both of them. Sometimes I’m so lonely I swear I can’t breathe. I bring men and women into my bed to chase away the ache, but it never seems to help. I want something real, something lasting, but I’ve never been more afraid of anything in my life... -
Catch Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 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... -
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Screwed by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe original Powertools crew is back in a brand new series! Joe has it all--a gorgeous wife, two amazing children, four best friends who are also sometimes lovers, and a booming construction business. He never expected to face some sort of midlife crisis. But somehow, he finds himself longing for even more... -
Catalyst by Aurora Crane
Detective Quinn Hughes doesn’t have many regrets in life, but Sebastian Devlin is the biggest. As a cop and a defence lawyer, the deck was stacked against them to start with, but Quinn was the one who left a burning inferno behind him... -
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... -
Cohesion by Aurora Crane
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFive 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... -
PHOENIX CLUB: The Complete 15 Books Series by CJ Bishop
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 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.. -
Our Love: The Story by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen had his whole life become so miserable?Bishop knew something had to change when the only bright spots in his life were his online friends. So when a chance to visit one came out of the blue, he knew it was fate…and fate had a plan that involved the guys at his favorite online store, Leashes & Lace... -
Master Zane's Boys: An MMM Age Gap/Daddy Romance by Morticia Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaster, Daddy, protector. Zane will do anything for his boys…As the owner of Boston's Club Sensation and mentor to the kink community, Master Zane does whatever he can to help those in need. When Ryan, his boy and Little, begs Zane to assist a young homeless man in trouble, he doesn't hesitate... -
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 treatssoon will all come alive.When fingers get pointedand no one will claim,pulling tricks on each otheris the name of the game... -
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... -
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... -
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Extra Whip by L.A. Witt
Will and Aaron Taylor have a perfectly imperfect marriage. For twenty years, even when their desires haven’t quite matched, they’ve always found ways to adapt…until now. When Aaron’s needs push past his Dom’s limits, their best hope for compromise is finding a unicorn—a third person who checks both men's boxes... -
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... -
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, 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... -
Three Ties to Bind by Michelle Dare
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe CEOPerry Altair is following in his father's footsteps, has been since he was old enough to walk. There was never a question of what he’d do when he grew up. Not when a seat at the prestigious Altair table was presented to him on his graduation day. The Assistant/DancerDominic Summit lives a double life... -
The Princess by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTaylor 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... -
Changes Going On by Kaje Harper
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThree 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... -
Three Hearts on the Line by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe NamesakeDexen 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 GuruGreer Lynx is happy most of the time... -
Jack of Hearts by A.M. Snead
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn a taboo industry that thrives on raw, emotionless sex, Gideon Dodd is a visionary who views gay sex as a thing of beauty and something to be celebrated rather than exploited. Gideon’s boys are the best in the business, not merely for their exquisite talents but for the bonds they share with one another as their mutual love for each other thrives on and off the camera... -
Scary by J.M. Dabney
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome 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... -
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Simon Says by Honey London
Identical twins Cole and Maddox have lost touch, but a weekend wedding has them sleeping in the same room for the first time in years. Hot and horny, they are both looking for a hookup, but what they find--in the form of the prettiest twink God ever created--is a hell of a lot more than they bargained for... and exactly what they each need... -
Dear Cupid by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDear Cupid,I’ve been a very good boy all year... -
Embracing Love by M.A. Innes
With a boyfriend and a Daddy who get along and both love him to pieces, whether they’ve said the words or not, Cody knows asking for more would be selfish. But when all he wants is for them to love each other as much as he loves them, is being selfish really bad? Jameson knows that loving Cody means accepting Ford’s presence in Cody’s life as well... -
Inevitable by Briar Prescott
The three of us were never impossible. We were always inevitable.When Drew meets Ezra, he doesn’t expect much. A one-night stand and a quick goodbye in the morning. That’s how these things usually go. Only there’s nothing usual about Ezra and the connection that forms between them.When Ezra meets Drew, he doesn’t expect much. A distraction and parting as strangers after a night of meaningless fun... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Three Lost Now Found by Michelle Dare
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Life of the PartyHale 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 LoverDanny won’t cross the line between friendship and more with Hale. Not because he doesn’t love him... -
Spare Room by E.M. Denning
Alex feels like a failure. He abandoned Tristan for big dreams and has nothing to show for it all now. When the fire leaves him homeless, Tristan and his husband Ben come to Alex’s rescue. He can’t refuse the offer of their spare room. But what happens when Alex falls for his ex.. -
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... -
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Delectable by Ann Grech
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsConnor I owe everything to Levi. Everything. So when I fell for his girl, I did the only thing a good mate would do. I left. Ran. Six years in that hell hole trying to forget, trying to let them live and love each other. But I couldn’t stay away any longer. And now I’m realising it wasn’t just her I’d fallen for. Levi He left us—spent years defending our country. He’s far more honourable than me... -
Three Hearts by Ann Grech, Glen Lloyd
ConnorI owe everything to Levi. Everything. So when I fell for his girl, I did the only thing a good mate would do. I left. Ran. Six years in that hell hole trying to forget, trying to let them live and love each other. But I couldn’t stay away any longer.And now I’m realising it wasn’t just her I’d fallen for. LeviHe left us—spent years defending our country. He’s far more honourable than me... -
No Good Deed by Marie Sexton
Charlie Garcia has spent his life helping others. For years, he’s provided free healthcare for his neighbors and served as a counselor for his friends and their partners. He loves being the go-to guy, except when it results in him falling for the wrong man... -
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... -
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... -
Going Deep by Silvia Violet
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBook 4 of the Fitting In series Previous Book: Burning Up Gray, Jack, and Mason are back. Their threeway relationship keeps growing stronger, and Gray 's feelings for his partners run deeper than he ever thought possible. While he’s learned to be romantic at home, at work, he’s still a big tough cop that nobody wants to cross... -
Personal Leave by Sean Michael
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlex "Rigger" Roberts and Jim "Rock" South are starting to build a solid life together, even as hard as that is for a Marine and a flight nurse. They have pizza, beer, a dog, and lots and lots of communication in bed. The only thing Rock doesn't really communicate well about is his family or his past... -
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... -
Fall on Your Knees by J.A. Rock, Lisa Henry
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAsa and his longtime partner, Javier, are looking forward to a cozy, kinky Christmas together. But when Asa discovers his coworker Drew has nowhere to go for the holidays, he invites Drew home for dinner. His motives aren’t entirely pure: Asa and Javier are both dominant, and occasionally arrange one night stands with submissives... -
Hope Found: New Beginnings Book One by Allie Noel
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMy name is Isla and I’m finally free.After years of hell and abuse, my kids and I are finally safe. We moved back home with my grandmother and things seem to be looking up.New Job. New home. Freedom. And a few men who’ve caught my eye.All five of the men are sexy as hell and seem to want me and my kids despite all of our broken pieces... -
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Dirty Secret by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
An Anniversary Present that Can’t Be ToppedDeclan—hockey star for the New Gothenburg Blizzards—and tattoo artist, Jake, have been happily married for four years. As their anniversary approaches, Declan decides to give Jake a present he won’t forget—his favorite ASMR voice actor in their room during the romantic occasion. He offers the actor, Logan Indry, a deal he can’t refuse... -
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... -
Accounting for Luke by Amber Kell
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes love takes more than two to make it work. Someone is stalking Timothy Warren. When Tim calls his lover, Bryce Mann, for help, he gets not only his boyfriend but his boyfriend's work partner, Luke Garcia. Years ago Luke and Bryce had a sexual encounter that neither man ever forgot even though they both tried. Bryce might date Tim but his heart still pines for Luke... -
Switching Payne by Amber Kell
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPayne's abusive past raises a barrier in his relationship with Braxton, but they love each other enough to work around it. When they meet Flame, a solution to their problem might be at hand. While the path to love is never smooth, three men prove harder to balance than two and Flame isn't sure if he's ready to be part of a trio... -
Down and Dirty by G.A. Hauser, Dan Skinner
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUCLA art history professor Jean DuLac enjoyed his life. He was happy with his career and traveling the world searching for masterpieces to photograph first hand for his students. When Jean decides to use one of his own art designs for a tattoo, he meets tattoo shop owner, Harry Callahan. Jean finds out the shop is called, Down and Dirty Harry's Tattoos for a reason... -
The QB Connection by Mercy Celeste
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTired of boys, Tucker Lane wants a man. Detective Quade Marshall just wants to get his best friend laid. So, he takes him to his favorite gay club hoping Byron will get it out of his system before he has to do something drastic... Like kill him. Byron Parker is not so fresh out of a bad relationship and isn't interested in meeting a new man...
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