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BJ Alex 8 by Mingwa
Every night at 10, Dong-gyun locks himself up in his room, grabs a box of tissues, and watches a live cam boy show hosted by Alex, a BJ (broadcast jockey). Timid Dong-gyun admires not only Alex’s ripped body, but his candor in sharing his sexual experiences with viewers. One night, Dong-gyun downs too many drinks at a school networking event and passes out... -
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Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOriginally available as a rough draft on Tiffany's website, this short story has now been fully revised and is now collected in the print, ebook, and audio collection Michael's Wings. -
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![Finder Deluxe Edition: You're My Desire, Vol. 6 by Ayano Yamane]()
Finder Deluxe Edition: You're My Desire, Vol. 6 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsPain and pleasure collide when a sophisticated underworld boss crosses paths with a naive photographer hell-bent on bringing him down! This deluxe edition includes never-before-released material as well as a double-sided color insert and special cover treatment! Photographer Takaba Akihito takes on a risky assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld... -
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BJ Alex 4 by Mingwa
Every night at 10, Dong-gyun locks himself up in his room, grabs a box of tissues, and watches a live cam boy show hosted by Alex, a BJ (broadcast jockey). Timid Dong-gyun admires not only Alex’s ripped body, but his candor in sharing his sexual experiences with viewers. One night, Dong-gyun downs too many drinks at a school networking event and passes out... -
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![The Confession of Marcus Stearns by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Confession of Marcus Stearns by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratings**No longer available - republished as part of "The Confessions"**. THE CONFESSION OF MARCUS STEARNS takes place during the time of THE SAINT when Søren/Marcus Stearns is twenty-nine years old and has just met Eleanor/Nora. Limited-edition promotional giveaway at the RT Booklovers conference in 2014, but now included within The Confessions. -
![Common Ground by R.J. Moray]()
Common Ground by R.J. Moray
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhy can't you have your cake and eat it too? Channon belongs to Jack—that's just a fact. But they aren't an island, and if Channon's going to get the happy-ever-after he wants, Jack's going to have to bury the hatchet with (and not in) the one other person in Channon's life whose disapproval matters. -
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BJ Alex 2 by Mingwa
Every night at 10, Dong-gyun locks himself up in his room, grabs a box of tissues, and watches a live cam boy show hosted by Alex, a BJ (broadcast jockey). Timid Dong-gyun admires not only Alex’s ripped body, but his candor in sharing his sexual experiences with viewers. One night, Dong-gyun downs too many drinks at a school networking event and passes out... -
![Protecting the Soul by Annabella Michaels]()
Protecting the Soul by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor Landon Greene, managing the band Carter’s Creed is more than just a job. It also means being there to keep his brother safe. When someone begins sending threatening letters to Carter, Landon feels overwhelmed with the need to protect him... -
![The Brig (Falls Chance Ranch) by Rolf and Ranger]()
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. -
![There Is A Light by Ban Gilmartin]()
There Is A Light by Ban Gilmartin
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJamie Gilmour is starting over. A new school, a new city, a tenth attempt at a second start. All he has to do is stop making bad decisions and stick to something for once in his life. All he has to do is stop being himself. Jude Pujari is thinking of calling it all off. He’s overstressed, depressed and frozen in place, trapped by grief and fear of change... -
![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. Callum. I 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. Ashton... -
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FOG[电竞] by Man Man He Qi Duo, 漫漫何其多
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings现代电竞+男神VS男神. 医疗师攻X突击手受. 【主角配角均无原型，谢谢大家】. ---. Yu Sui and Shi Luo met each other when they were much younger. One was a pro-gamer, a widely-renowned, best of the best, in-game medic. The other was an e-sports newcomer who was just starting out. The two originally played for the same team, during which their relationship became increasingly deep. But things did not go as expected... -
![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... -
![Raven's Hart by Davidson King]()
Raven's Hart by Davidson King
Haven Hart stands on the edge of good and evil. Having balance between the two is the only thing keeping the town from crumbling to the ground. For years, one man has been charged with maintaining that balance. Poe. The air of mystery surrounding Poe is one of necessity. He’s the keeper of secrets and for good reason... -
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![Stolen Hart by E. Davies]()
Stolen Hart by E. Davies
With one look, he blew down every wall I built. Barista Aaron Fisher has no time for shame, propriety, or boyfriends. He’s tired of being used—by his family, hookups, and even a would-be blackmailer. A year after his last heartbreak, Aaron’s ready to give love another chance. He swoops in to rescue a gentle, bashful hunky customer from the depths of app-swiping hell... -
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Little by J.M. Dabney
Insanity was in the eye of the beholder. Harmon Little was a surveillance expert. He lived in the shadows, and he liked it there. There wasn’t a place he couldn’t get in and out of without detection. As usual with his mischievous nature, his current assignment went south, and he ran. He thought he was free and clear until he knocked someone over in a grocery store aisle...Categorized as:
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Easton's Lost Otter by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTraveling is the worst. I love being in my own house, in my own room, with my own things, and snuggling under my favorite blanket with my otter stuffie, Charlie. When my boss asks me to go to a week-long conference in Las Vegas, it is crystal clear that the options I have are to go or be denied the promotion I’ve been working so hard for. I choose to go. It’s Vegas. How bad can it be? Awful... -
![Every Saturday Night by Alexa Land]()
Every Saturday Night by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs a young single dad, my life’s all about raising my sweet baby boy. But every Saturday night while my family babysits, I get to go out, cut loose, and act my age. Hey, we all need a break from time to time. And every Saturday night, I keep winding up in bed with a gorgeous, Cuban-American motorcycle mechanic named Lucky... -
![Becoming the Owners by Shaw Montgomery]()
Becoming the Owners by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll it took was one look for Ben to know he’d found his forever. He just needs to figure out how to get the enchanting man to come down from his gilded cage and see what is waiting for him down below. But when the stunning dancer in the cage spends more time hiding from the world than embracing it, Ben knows he’s going to have to get creative if he wants to catch the pretty bird’s attention... -
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Spencer by M. Tasia
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDIVINE RETRIBUTION. Everyone has secrets. Especially a Navy SEAL. But Spencer has found the one man who seems to be hiding more than him. And that just doesn’t fly. Rick reinvented his life fifteen years ago, and has no intention of revealing why. But, in the back of his mind he’s been waiting for the other shoe to fall, and now it has... -
![Finder Deluxe Edition: Honeymoon, Vol. 10 by Ayano Yamane, Adrienne Beck]()
Finder Deluxe Edition: Honeymoon, Vol. 10 by Ayano Yamane, Adrienne Beck
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPain and pleasure collide when a sophisticated underworld boss crosses paths with a naive photographer hell-bent on bringing him down! This deluxe edition includes never-before-released material as well as a double-sided color insert and special cover treatment! Photographer Akihito Takaba takes on a risky assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld... -
![Finding Ky by Luna David]()
Finding Ky by Luna David
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPartners in every sense of the word, Sawyer and Jackson have been a unit since they were young teenagers. Growing up together in the same foster home, they learned they could depend only on each other. But when Kyler—a boy barely half their age—arrived heartbroken and scared, the young men took him under their wings, vowing to take care of him and protect him... -
![A Nashville Spicy Christmas by Casey Morales]()
A Nashville Spicy Christmas by Casey Morales
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe boys are back . . . and this time they're all together! Across five novels, the men of the Nashville Spicy series formed a unique found family whose bonds of love and laughter delighted readers well beyond the borders of Music City. Now, thanks to the newly wealthy Cooper Hawk, the gang is headed on a luxurious, fun-filed holiday adventure... -
![Bear by Jacki James]()
Bear by Jacki James
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen two big, strong men who are both accustomed to being in charge fall in love, you have to wonder… Who’s the Daddy? One thing Ty Ingalls knows is when you’re six-foot-three and two hundred and twenty-five pounds, people make assumptions about you. And Ty doesn’t like to disappoint people. He has been the go-to guy for everyone’s problems for as long as he can remember...Categorized as:
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![No Secrets: No Regrets, Book 3 by Nora Phoenix]()
No Secrets: No Regrets, Book 3 by Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRoman Dwyer was a successful district attorney—until he went after the wrong people. His reputation is in ruins, and worse, there's a price on his head. Ashamed and scared for his life, he accepts his brothers offer to move in with him and his security team. But when Roman discovers the shenanigans happening in the house, he gets a lot more than he bargained for. Like Caleb... -
![Cinderella Proposal by Harley Grace]()
Cinderella Proposal by Harley Grace
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDavid wasn’t expecting his ex to be at his friend’s wedding—especially not as the groom. Six months ago, David’s relationship disintegrated, but when a colleague invites him to his wedding at the newest gay-friendly island resort right off the coast of Florida, he sees his chance to put himself back out there. It turns out groom number two is none other than his ex-boyfriend... -
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Sacrificed by J.P. Barnaby
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReunited with his father but missing the one man he loves more than any other, Jamie Mayfield attempts to put his life back together amid rehab, seizures, and the gutting loneliness of Brian’s rejection. As he tries to cope, Jamie finds that relying on his friends isn’t nearly as difficult as he’d imagined, and soon he can once again stand on his own two feet... -
![A Little Christmas: Oscar's Secret by Jena Wade]()
A Little Christmas: Oscar's Secret by Jena Wade
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMoving sucks. Moving to a new city, into the house of a relative you never knew existed and will now never meet, plus starting a new job— that was a whole new level of overwhelming. I just wanted to slip into my little space and let daddy take care of everything. One I don’t have a daddy. Maybe I should put him on my Christmas Wish List... -
![Learning to Run by M.A. Innes]()
Learning to Run by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“How do you know if you’re a hostage? ”. Bates. His boys ask the most interesting questions, but Bates wouldn’t have it any other way. They’re fabulously curious and wonderfully unique, and they’re quickly becoming the center of his world even though they haven’t technically known each other very long. But there are definitely more important things than time when it comes to falling in love... -
![Faking A Groom by DJ Jamison]()
Faking A Groom by DJ Jamison
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCan two men fake an engagement for the greater good? Avery Kinkaid has been bowing to his father's will far too long. But when his dad supports anti-LGBTQ legislation, he's had enough. Sen. Kinkaid says things would be different if Avery had a fiancé in the wings. Well, fine: He'll just have to get one. Rory Fisher is an activist with a heart of gold and nerves of steel... -
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Untouched by M.A. Innes
Growing up in an unusual family has made adapting to college more difficult for Jay. Sheltered and socially awkward, the only easy part about higher education is the classes. While everyone around him seems to instinctively understand what they’re into and who they are, he’s lost and alone. That is, until his new roommate makes life a little more interesting... -
![A Stable Daddy by Anna Sparrows]()
A Stable Daddy by Anna Sparrows
Ryan Sharp never thought he’d be a widower at 51, but that’s the way his cookie unexpectedly crumbled. A year after his husband’s death, he has (mostly) put his life back together. With plans to open a new veterinary clinic on the other side of the country in the works, he heads to his local BDSM club to hopefully find a Dom and let off some steam... -
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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... -
![Fearless by Kate Hawthorne]()
Fearless by Kate Hawthorne
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou could call him attentive or observant, and you would not be wrong, because Theo has always liked to watch. Growing up in a hotel has given him an exciting and easy life, but he's ready to put some space between himself and the only home he's ever known. But sometimes when you're not looking for anything, you find something, and Brad and Theo are about to learn that the hard way... -
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![What You Make It by A.M. Arthur]()
What You Make It by A.M. Arthur
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCan a Dom with a broken heart find what he needs with a single dad fourteen years his junior? Micah Kelley’s life turned upside down when he discovered he had an infant daughter he never knew existed. A college drop-out and single dad with no support from his parents, he turns to his older brother, with whom Micah has a strained relationship... -
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Reboot by R.J. Moray
Nate knows what he wants from Ewan, and it’s not just play. He wants everything Ewan is, every secret desire, every fear stripped bare for Nate to tease out and enjoy. More than that, he wants Ewan , just Ewan, the whole bratty package. All he has to do now is prove it, and hope that Ewan wants what Nate can give him in return. Wanting Nate has never been the problem for Ewan... -
![Exhibited: A Gentle Love Story by Nellie Wilson]()
Exhibited: A Gentle Love Story by Nellie Wilson
EXHIBITED (verb). 1. to have publically displayed in an art gallery or museum. 2. to have manifested or deliberately displayed a quality or behavior. Jeremy Rinci, exhibit designer, was raised in New York City and educated in Philadelphia, before ending up in Colorado in search of. .. something. After a few years (and one pandemic) working for a University Museum, Jeremy is looking for a spark... -
![Back Stage 1. by Eiki Eiki, Amano Kazuki]()
Back Stage 1. by Eiki Eiki, Amano Kazuki
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShougo comes to Rei’s aide, much to the distress of his manager back in London. In exchange for future… payment for asking a favour, Shougo manages to get Izumi to agree to act in the commercial. -
![Doll by Daniel May]()
Doll by Daniel May
Christoph is an escort, a failed boxer who has tried since puberty to get his pretty face broken, and still a beauty despite all his best efforts. Waltz is a domineering and possessive shut-in with deep pockets, for whom it isn’t enough to merely buy Christoph’s time. He intends to shape the escort into his perfect fantasy, and unveil what Christoph was really meant to be all along — a human doll... -
![Gravity by E.M. Lindsey]()
Gravity by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTo Touch the Light Bonus Content:. A few months after Mario and Vitya have made a home together, they have an. .. interesting day. -
![Shades of Lust by E.M. Lindsey]()
Shades of Lust by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“The path to paradise begins in hell. ”. ― Dante Alighieri. On a small path leading to nowhere sits a looming cathedral, once-abandoned, now hosting the most dangerous of pleasures. And Stone Brice is the most dangerous of all: Lust... -
![Stick to the Script by Lane Hayes]()
Stick to the Script by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJamie is a wedding photographer in need of a break, and a sexy freelance assignment on the East Coast sounds like an intriguing getaway. He makes his flight to Vintage Ridge just before an epic storm wreaks havoc on holiday travel. But when his friend is delayed, Jamie finds himself alone at the bed-and-breakfast for the night with the owners’ son. . -
![A Dino Nuggets Kind of Date by M.A. Innes]()
A Dino Nuggets Kind of Date by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSometimes the only thing that will make a date better is dino nuggets and superheroes. After one spectacularly disastrous date, all Robyn wants is to ignore the way he’s drawn to the confusing man who leaves him with more questions than answers... -
![Override by R.J. Moray]()
Override by R.J. Moray
Spending the night with his boss, even just for play, was a mistake. It must have been, because if it wasn't then walking out on him afterward was an even bigger one. Ewan refuses to believe that, determined to stay away from Nathaniel Scott and the possibility of something more than just kinky fun... -
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![The Problem With Grady by Cin Forrester]()
The Problem With Grady by Cin Forrester
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEverything he wants. Nothing he can have. But now their secrets are out. Trevor’s parents gave him a choice. Either live with his Marine vet godfather instead of in the dorms, or don’t go to college at all. Trevor’s resentment quickly shifted to interest when he saw his godfather for the first time in five years. Grady is a walking wet dream, hard muscles and a mouth-watering package... -
![Birthday in July by Anna Zabo]()
Birthday in July by Anna Zabo
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFree short Story available at: https://annazabo. com/birthday-in-july. .. It's Eli's birthday! Join the celebration and catch up with Eli & Justin! For people interested in timelines, this take place the summer after Daily Grind, but it really *is* very much a continuation of Justin and Eli's relationship, so more connected to Just Business. This is ~2,800 words long. -
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Wintergreen by Alexis Hall
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA short piece of gender-ambiguous asexual teakink. Third entry in the series that began with Sand and Ruin and Gold. -
![Are You There, Moriarty? by A.E. Lister]()
Are You There, Moriarty? by A.E. Lister
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBook one in the Parlor Games series. Welcome to Maverick Molly’s—for the Victorian sex rebel in all of us. Toby Dunn has a fun job. As a server-slash-performer at a newish establishment called Maverick Molly’s—a gaming parlor and kink club in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada—he dons bloomers and a corset to serve drinks and perform burlesque skits for the men who frequent the place... -
![Archer & Declan by M.A. Innes]()
Archer & Declan by M.A. Innes
Looking innocent and the picture of vanilla has allowed Archer to keep his personal life private from his nosy but well-meaning coworkers, but it’s also made finding Mr. Right almost impossible. When the outside is sweet and shy and the inside is full of curious needs, Archer doesn’t know how he’ll ever find the right man…because Mr. Tall, Dark, and Dominant just doesn’t show up out of the blue... -
![Nights Without Night by Marina Vivancos]()
Nights Without Night by Marina Vivancos
Isadoro and Iván have known each other all their lives. They were raised together in La Portera, between the orange trees and water reservoirs, under an endless blue sky. That’s where Iván’s love for Isadoro grew, too. From the earth and water, organic and helpless. Isadoro leaves for the military when they are both eighteen, but a thread remains...
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