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  • Love Me Whole by Nicky James

    Love Me Whole by Nicky James

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 62 ratings
    Twenty-eight-year-old Oryn Patterson isn’t like other people. Being an extremely shy, social introvert is only part of the problem. Oryn has dissociative identity disorder. He may look like a normal man on the outside, but spend five minutes with him, and his daily struggles begin to show. Oryn shares his life and headspace with five distinctively different alters...
  • A Family Chosen: Volume 2 by Sloane Kennedy

    A Family Chosen: Volume 2 by Sloane Kennedy

    Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    ***Note that this bundle includes books already available as single titles*** Save $2 if you buy the bundle vs the individual titles in each bundle! Come meet my amazing extended family of men, the Protectors and the Barrettis! Since all of my series cross over with one another, I've gotten many requests to bundle my bestselling books by reading order...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  bisexual  queer  m-m  contemporary  cowboys  bdsm  m-f-m
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  • Uncomplicated by K.M. Neuhold

    Uncomplicated by K.M. Neuhold

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 19 ratings
    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...
  • Merry and Bright by Riley Nash

    Merry and Bright by Riley Nash

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    It wouldn’t be the holidays without the boys of the Water, Air, Earth, Fire series getting together to celebrate in this 25,000 word volume of festive novellas.In All Is Bright, six very different men gather at a Wyoming lodge to enjoy their hard-earned happy endings, with a dash of steamy hot tub trysts and cozy Christmas mornings...
  • Curiosity by Carly Marie

    Curiosity by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 23 ratings
    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...
  • Eternally Blessed by Garrett Leigh

    Eternally Blessed by Garrett Leigh

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 13 ratings
    LockeThree is the magic number. I gave them my heart, and they gave me theirs. But the downside of living my best life is that I have everything to lose. And sometimes it’s not the obvious thing that can rip it all away.It’s fate.It’s chance.It’s the worst luck in the world for the soul who least deserves it, and the one cruelty I can’t take.The one storm we can’t weather.I’m not a religious man...
  • Screwed by Jayne Rylon

    Screwed by Jayne Rylon

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The 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...
    Categorized as:
    bisexual  queer  m-m  contemporary  menage  poly  m-f-f
  • Cohesion by Aurora Crane

    Cohesion by Aurora Crane

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 10 ratings
    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

    Head Shy by Kate Sherwood

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Dan'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...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  contemporary  m-m  poly  length-novella
  • Catch Me by Mia Monroe

    Catch Me by Mia Monroe

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    It’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...
  • Who We Love by Claudia Y. Burgoa

    Who We Love by Claudia Y. Burgoa

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    USA Today Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa pens a thought-provoking emotional duet that works through the angst of finding love amidst past hurts and the pain associated with not belonging, not fitting in.I grew up knowing that the way I love is a sin.But how can something so wrong feel so blessedly right?Some people can’t drive fifty-five. Me?I’ve never done simple...
  • Our Love: The Story by M.A. Innes

    Our Love: The Story by M.A. Innes

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    When 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...
  • Shaw by M. Tasia

    Shaw by M. Tasia

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    SNEAK ATTACKA 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...
  • Jordan by Michelle Dare

    Jordan by Michelle Dare

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    My days and nights were spent running successful legal and illegal businesses. As the mafia boss of East Dremest, I had a reputation to uphold. Falling for two men was a weakness I didn’t want.The people I loved before were no longer above ground. Circumstances arose and they were a risk I had to extinguish. Nothing good came from me loving another. I didn’t want to do so again...
  • Adrift by Leigh Lennon

    Adrift by Leigh Lennon

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 7 ratings
    What happens when two men lose the love of their life?DavenportI thought I found where I belonged with my husband and wife. Everything was perfect until we lost her on the same day our son came into this world. Together, we tried to stay strong and focused on bringing her dream to life, but maybe it’s finally time for us to follow our own dreams...
    Categorized as:
    angst  bisexual  queer  m-m-f  poly  contemporary  m-m  menage
  • Sweet Shots by Penny Fox

    Sweet Shots by Penny Fox

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings
    When the cameras stop rolling, their real feelings start showing.MikahCam life isn’t easy, but money comes and goes almost as fast as I do. So when my company decides to put out a sexy calendar with me as a main attraction, I have to say yes. And when a fan offers me a boatload of cash to shoot with the object of my hatred—Dominic—I can’t refuse that either...
  • B is for Beg by Colette Davison

    B is for Beg by Colette Davison

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    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...
  • The Director by August Jones

    The Director by August Jones

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 8 ratings
    Spring training is only a month away, and I’m supposed to be on vacation. The last place I want to be is snowed in with my arrogant teammate and the complete stranger he’s crushing on.Vince Rossi is everything I hate. Too good looking, too talented, and totally unwilling to give me a pass for making one mistake. He treats me like every other cocky jock did growing up...
  • Ballads of Lines Blurred by Michelle Dare

    Ballads of Lines Blurred by Michelle Dare

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    The Rhythm GuitaristWith 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 DeejayMilo’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

    One Bright Star by Kate Sherwood

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    It'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...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  contemporary  m-m  poly  length-novella  christmas
  • PHOENIX CLUB: The Complete 15 Books Series by CJ Bishop

    PHOENIX CLUB: The Complete 15 Books Series by CJ Bishop

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    FREE 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..
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  found-family  m-m  abuse  contemporary  bdsm  menage
  • Love, Never-Ending by Michele Notaro

    Love, Never-Ending by Michele Notaro

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Jax~ 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...
  • Friends Lovers and Family by M.A. Innes

    Friends Lovers and Family by M.A. Innes

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 8 ratings
    Understanding who we are and accepting our needs isn’t always easy—and sharing that side of ourselves with others is even harder. When five littles get together for their first playdate, it will take more than confidence and toys to bring them together...
  • Master Zane's Boys: An MMM Age Gap/Daddy Romance by Morticia Knight

    Master Zane's Boys: An MMM Age Gap/Daddy Romance by Morticia Knight

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Master, 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...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  friends to lovers  hurt-comfort  queer  bdsm  m-m  poly  menage
  • Her Italians by S.C. Daiko

    Her Italians by S.C. Daiko

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Two alpha Italians. One Sassy American.SefiGo to Italy, they said.It will be interesting...Little did I realize HOW interesting.Marco and Alessio are committed to each otherBut they also want me.A fling with them turns into way too much fun.Until another man sets me in his sights.One thing's for sure... Marco and Alessio in protective mode are even more gorgeous...
    Categorized as:
    bisexual  angst  queer  new adult  menage  mafia  m-m-f  contemporary
  • Free Pass on Halloween Night by Chara Croft

    Free Pass on Halloween Night by Chara Croft

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 7 ratings
    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...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  friends to lovers  queer  m-m  contemporary  menage  bdsm  poly
  • Endeavor by Ava Olsen

    Endeavor by Ava Olsen

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Challenging 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

    Jalen & Colby: An MMM Christmas Daddy Romance by HJ Welch, Helen Juliet

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    One 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...
  • Vail by Michelle Dare

    Vail by Michelle Dare

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    My ex was missing, and all fingers pointed toward Jordan, the mafia boss of East Dremest, and one of the men I loved.Every moment in Jordan’s and Hartley’s arms were filled with more care and attention than I’d ever had. Until the night when Jordan was dragged away in handcuffs before our very eyes...
  • Vacation by Roe Horvat

    Vacation by Roe Horvat

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Bonus chapter to the novella Third...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  m-m  contemporary  poly
  • 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?”BatesHis 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...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  found-family  new adult  m-m  bdsm  contemporary  poly
  • For Your Forever by Crea Reitan

    For Your Forever by Crea Reitan

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 12 ratings
    Wishes on a star just don’t come true. I used to believe in fairy tales, but I’ve kissed far too many frogs that never turn into Prince Charming. The glass slipper never fits. I’m always the ugly step-sibling; never the princess. They’re the same crushing blows every time. When will you grow out of this phase? Why can’t you be normal for once? This was cute but now you’re just embarrassing me...
  • Tormented Girl by Lexie Winston

    Tormented Girl by Lexie Winston

    Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 25 ratings
    Property destruction, aggressive threats and an injured family member is what Harlow and the Summers family are having to deal with...
  • Scary by J.M. Dabney

    Scary by J.M. Dabney

    Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    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...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  found-family  m-m  bikers  contemporary  menage  poly
  • More Than Anything by E.M. Denning

    More Than Anything by E.M. Denning

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Joe Carpenter’s parents have pressured him his entire life. He’s always needed to do more and do it better, but as hard as he tries, he can’t seem to keep his head above water. When a friend makes an offhand comment about finding a Daddy, Joe initially scoffs at the idea—until he doesn’t. Through mutual friends, he meets not one, but two gorgeous men who are looking for somebody just like Joe...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  hurt-comfort  angst  m-m  age difference  menage  bdsm
  • Jack of Hearts by A.M. Snead

    Jack of Hearts by A.M. Snead

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    In 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...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  m-m  contemporary  bad boys  poly  length-short
  • Safety In Numbers by Jessie G., Andrew Reyna

    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...
    Categorized as:
    friends to lovers  m-m-m  queer  m-m  contemporary  abuse  bdsm  poly
  • The Princess by E.M. Denning

    The Princess by E.M. Denning

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    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...
  • Love Him Wild by E.M. Lindsey

    Love Him Wild by E.M. Lindsey

    Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    The 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...
  • ILYBSM: I Love You Both So Much by J.E. Birk, Rachel Ember

    ILYBSM: I Love You Both So Much by J.E. Birk, Rachel Ember

    Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 16 ratings
    A Holiday M/M/M RomanceEveryone has secrets. I’ve kept some big ones from my two best friends, and I know they’ve got a few of their own. After all, Embry and Adam never told me why they stopped talking to each other the night we graduated college. For my part, I’ve never told them that I’m bi—or that I’ve been in love with both of them for years...
  • Dare to Hope by T.M. Smith

    Dare to Hope by T.M. Smith

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Dare 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...
  • Flash Me by K.M. Neuhold

    Flash Me by K.M. Neuhold

    Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 25 ratings
    Love is multiplied, never divided Liam I was kicked out at sixteen for being transgender, but it turned out to be one of the best things to ever happen to me. At twenty-one, I have a fantastic new family made up of my brother and a handful of wonderful friends, I own my own photography business, and I’m happier than I imagined possible...
  • Three Souls Who Break by Michelle Dare

    Three Souls Who Break by Michelle Dare

    Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    The Family ManXaiden Dremest was in love once and lost that love before it could become forever. His dreams shattered. His world ended. Since then, he’s been going through the motions, but not truly living. Until two men enter his life who show him it’s okay to try again.The Wild CardValiant Bowen knows what it’s like to take a hit, figuratively and literally. That's in the past though...
  • Tantalizing Kings by Alisha Williams

    Tantalizing Kings by Alisha Williams

    Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    My first year of college is already off to a bad start.My boyfriend of three years betrayed me at the end of summer party. He said I wasn't enough anymore, along with some other things that hurt to hear.I might be socially shy at times, but I’m not stupid, II know now what was really happening...
  • Notes of Unspoken Words by Michelle Dare

    Notes of Unspoken Words by Michelle Dare

    Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    The Lead GuitaristCasper loves two things—his guitar and his stepbrother, Reed. Being in a band with Reed is both amazing and torturous. If only Casper could get out of his own way and tell Reed how he feels.The Lead SingerReed’s passion is music, but he’d give it up if it means staying in Casper’s arms...
  • So Real by Abby Millsaps

    So Real by Abby Millsaps

    Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 31 ratings
    Nothing more.When I met British billionaire Kabir Spencer at Splice London, he promised me an unforgettable night and nothing more. One night turned into a string of encounters, each one hotter than the next.As our dynamic evolved, Spence helped me explore a side of myself I didn’t know existed until the moment I uttered the words Yes, Sir...
  • Into the Light by Kate Sherwood

    Into the Light by Kate Sherwood

    Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Chris 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...
  • Release by Daisy Jane

    Release by Daisy Jane

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 5 ratings
    What happens when the person you love wants you to love someone else? What do you do when the only two people you love fall in love with then fall in love with each other? She loves them both fiercely. But can she share? Can she be shared? RELEASE is a full-length MMF taboo standalone romance featuring MM, MF, MFM and MMF scenes, giving you a sweet HEA...
  • Sound of Us by A.M. Arthur

    Sound of Us by A.M. Arthur

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Jake 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...
  • Get Pucking Knotty by Crea Reitan

    Get Pucking Knotty by Crea Reitan

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Omegas are to be protected; to be kept safe. They’re not meant to work!The world thinks that Omegas are only good for taking a knot and for their inevitable heats. They’re meant to be locked away from the world, unseen. They’re told tales about Omega’s being abducted and sold, forced to live every horror one can imagine...
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