Books like 'The Director'

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  • Jump Back On by Kitty Cox

    Jump Back On by Kitty Cox

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 10 ratings
    When you hit the dirt, always jump back on.My world fell apart in Cheyenne, but I'm not the kind of girl to give up. I'm here to ride bulls - or at least that's what I keep telling myself. Falling in love wasn't supposed to be a part of this plan.But while things are getting steamy in the hotels, it's going to hell in the arena...
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    sports  athletes  menage  queer  contemporary  reverse harem  m-m  m-f
  • Gilliflowers by Gillibran Brown

    Gilliflowers by Gillibran Brown

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 10 ratings
    ‘Fasten your seatbelts for another round of domestic adventures with houseboy Gillibran Brown. In his own words: ‘think of me as a gay male version of Flora Thompson writing not so much about Larkrise to Candleford as Arsehole to Breakfast Time. The BBC will never commission it as a series, but there you go, it’s their loss...
    Categorized as:
    menage  m-m-m  queer  contemporary  spanking  bdsm  poly  age play
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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: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 18 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...
  • 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...
  • A Tenley Tradition by Cara Dee

    A Tenley Tradition by Cara Dee

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 7 ratings
    It's been twenty years since River surprised Reese with a Christmas morning for just the two of them in The Air That I Breathe. Some traditions are meant to last forever, sort of like the relationship the twins have formed with Shay. It's their first Christmas together as a triad, and it's a morning to remember.Word count: 10,000River, Reese, and Shay appear throughout the Game Series...
  • 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:
    menage  bisexual  queer  m-m  contemporary  poly  m-f-f  audiobook
  • Bro Split by K.M. Neuhold

    Bro Split by K.M. Neuhold

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 30 ratings
    Getting caught in the middle of two hyper-competitive, muscle-bound gym bros isn't supposed to be this fun, is it? I'm a list person. Lists make sense, they give a chaotic, unpredictable world order. Realizing I was gay at thirty definitely wasn't on my list...
  • 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
  • Zayne by Ella Frank

    Zayne by Ella Frank

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 12 ratings
    Rebellion is necessary for development of character. ~ Cynthia VoightImpatient. Impulsive. Rebellious.Zayne Copeland’s been getting in trouble for as long as he can remember.But if trouble goes by the name Ethan Holt, he’s quite okay with that.Why wouldn’t he be, when Ethan has been the one to show him what love is?From boys to men. From school to The Office...
    Categorized as:
    menage  age difference  queer  bisexual  m-m-f  bdsm  contemporary  m-m
  • 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...
  • The Wild Tour by Erin O'Kane, K.A. Knight

    The Wild Tour by Erin O'Kane, K.A. Knight

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Welcome to The Wild Boys, where all your wettest dreams come true. Life on tour is like nothing you can ever expect. G-strings, baby oil and innuendos are rife...and that’s only from the boys. Being a manager of an all male strip show does have its perks though and life is finally getting back on track for us. My job is going well and my love life is like a romantic comedy..
  • Extra Whip by L.A. Witt

    Extra Whip by L.A. Witt

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 9 ratings
    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...
    Categorized as:
    age difference  menage  m-m-m  queer  contemporary  m-m  bdsm  poly
  • Vidar by Michelle Frost

    Vidar by Michelle Frost

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 7 ratings
    All his life, Vidar Rourke has stood tall against every challenge he’s faced—from his father’s fists to the demanding world inside an MMA cage. Providing for and protecting his family has been the north star on the path he set for himself years ago, and he’s never faltered. Never get attached. Two men have come into his life like a whirlwind hellbent on throwing him off course...
    Categorized as:
    sports  age difference  menage  m-m-m  queer  m-m  contemporary  poly
  • 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...
  • Grind by Jayne Rylon

    Grind by Jayne Rylon

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The original Powertools crew are back in a brand new series! The crew has overcome enormous odds to live and love together, but can it survive being divided? Devon, Neil, and James know where they’re needed most is in Middletown, working on Mike and Joe’s new construction team. Because in addition to their careers, the Powertools’ intimate bond is in jeopardy...
    Categorized as:
    menage  bisexual  queer  contemporary  m-m  m-f-f  poly  length-novella
  • 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...
  • Dear Cupid by K.M. Neuhold

    Dear Cupid by K.M. Neuhold

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Dear Cupid,I’ve been a very good boy all year...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  menage  queer  m-m  contemporary  bdsm  poly  length-novella
  • Coffee, Cops, and Tattoos by Athena Steller

    Coffee, Cops, and Tattoos by Athena Steller

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 15 ratings
    Coffee, Cops, and Rocky Lake Littles Book 3Adam Carter is too big, too busy, and too tired to ever find the Daddy that he dreams about. He's had his heart broken one too many times to ever want to try again. With his two best friends, his job, and his schoolwork, Adam is fine with how he's living his life...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  menage  age difference  m-m  bdsm  poly  contemporary
  • The Other Side of Here by E.M. Lindsey

    The Other Side of Here by E.M. Lindsey

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 14 ratings
    “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...
  • 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...
  • 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:
    menage  m-m-m  queer  m-m  abuse  contemporary  bdsm  poly
  • 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...
  • 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  menage  age difference  hurt-comfort  queer  bdsm  m-m  poly
  • Play Party by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Play Party by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Original WorkAndres Cardona/Riley BlackpooleTwo Doms, one sub - for Riley, that's a recipe for bliss...
  • Flipping the Switch by Brigham Vaughn

    Flipping the Switch by Brigham Vaughn

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A silver fox Dom, a sweet sub, and a feisty switch: could three be the perfect number?Logan Shaw is a divorced dominant with a bag full of toys and no one to play with. He loves the construction company he built from the ground up, but he’s been longing for a submissive to make his life complete...
  • 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
  • Embracing Love by M.A. Innes

    Embracing Love by M.A. Innes

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 15 ratings
    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...
    Categorized as:
    menage  age difference  m-m-m  queer  m-m  age play  bdsm  contemporary
  • 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:
    menage  m-m-m  queer  m-m  bikers  contemporary  poly  found-family
  • 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...
  • Changes Going On by Kaje Harper

    Changes Going On by Kaje Harper

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Rich Boys by Skyler Snow

    Rich Boys by Skyler Snow

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Two boys in need of a daddy.Jase Cole is in love with Asher Mill. That should be enough for them to be together, but relationships are never that simple. No matter how much Jase loves Asher there is a need he can’t quite live without.Asher adores his best friend and lover Jase. But he isn’t blind to the facts, they both need a daddy. Asher needs a firm hand and a strict voice to lead him...
    Categorized as:
    age difference  m-m-m  queer  contemporary  m-m  bdsm  poly  daddy-kink
  • Lessons Learned by R.J. Moray

    Lessons Learned by R.J. Moray

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    >When Jack sends Channon to Mistress Celestina's Disciplinary Academy, it's not what Channon expected .Potential friends and enemies abound, but all Channon really wants is to make Jack proud of him...
  • Finding His Daddies by Skyler Snow

    Finding His Daddies by Skyler Snow

    Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 10 ratings
    CarsenI don’t like the idea of living with such a young guy. They’re impulsive, reckless, and this one is definitely hiding something. My boyfriend wants to give him a chance, a home. I’m not so sure that’s a good idea. Even if I can’t keep my eyes off him.LukasCarsen might object to it, but we need to take care of this boy. He’s lost. He’s confused...
    Categorized as:
    age difference  menage  m-m-m  queer  m-m  contemporary  bdsm  poly
  • 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...
  • Forever Ours by A.T. Brennan

    Forever Ours by A.T. Brennan

    Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 11 ratings
    Three stepbrothers, one secret.WEST: Four years ago my Dad remarried and I gained a stepmom and twin stepbrothers. Asa and Oliver are the biggest nerds I’ve ever met. At least that’s what I thought before a drug-fueled party revealed their true colors...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Sin & Saint by J.M. Dabney

    Sin & Saint by J.M. Dabney

    Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Eric and Ellison Gant better known as Sin and Saint were opposite sides of the same coin. They epitomized the nicknames given to them by their friends in the band Executioners. One thing Sin and Saint did well was fight and being inseparable means they had a lot of disagreements, but one thing they agreed on was Sheriff Camden Pelter was theirs...
  • 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...
  • Learning to Walk by M.A. Innes

    Learning to Walk by M.A. Innes

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Weirdest 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

    Soft Hands by E.M. Lindsey

    Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    There 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...
  • Taming Tyler by A.E. Jensen, E.L. Ough

    Taming Tyler by A.E. Jensen, E.L. Ough

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The best things in life come in threes...TylerTurns out that burning down your married lover’s beach house is a felony in California–one that even my rich stepdad, Dale, can’t get me out of. So, six months of community service it is. Guess your boy just gotta put on his big boy panties and suck it up. Not ready to get Boris the Beast as a prison boyfriend just yet.I didn’t see him coming, though...
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