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Pucker Factor by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat the hell just happened?Today has been a bad combination of a Seinfeld episode and Lethal Weapon.Bombs, crazy people, and a woman who can’t stop making friends with the people trying to kill her.I’m not sure what to make of this beautiful disaster.Other than the fact that I’m insanely attracted to her.And one other small problem.I’ve already slept with her... -
Merry and Bright by Riley Nash
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIt 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... -
Bossy Hero by Jackie Walker
I fell for Madeline Mason the moment I laid eyes on her fifteen years ago. But she was the definition of off-limits.The mother of one of my subordinates in the Rangers. Strike one.Married. Strike two. Lived in another state. Strike three.None of that stopped us from desiring each other.Tragically, it was never the right time for us...Categorized as:
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Sexting My Bosses: An Age Gap, Billionaire Reverse Harem Romance by Liz Archer
Sexting my silver fox boss wasn’t in the job description…Let alone three.They’re three billionaire brothers.I’m their innocent little assistant.And on my 21st birthday,I drunk sexted all three of them…Now they no longer think I’m off-limits.Daniel, the widowed single dad, looks at me like I’m the window to his soul.Jayce is everything wet dreams are made of...Categorized as:
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RULE by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m known to the Hollywood elite as The Fixer. Others refer to me as a Sin Eater. Whatever they call me, people know my name. Some even talk about me as this mythical creature who can make miracles happen, provided those miracles are unethical and usually illegal. But I don’t have a unique skill set. I’m merely a man in possession of a broken moral compass.I won’t apologize for who I am... -
Always Alchemy by Elodie Hart
Always Alchemy is a full-length Happy Ever After for all of your favourite Alchemy characters, complete with all the spice and emotion, heartwarming moments and hilarity, that you've come to expect from the series...Categorized as:
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Bikini Days: An Unconventional Romance by Michael Dalton
After a decade as a single dad, I thought I had life figured out. I put my broken heart on the shelf to raise my daughter Maddie, and watching her grow into a confident, successful woman has been reward enough.Still, life has a way of throwing curves at you – the kind of curves that will get any guy’s attention... -
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... -
Bikini Dawn: An Unconventional Romance by Michael Dalton
Things are always darkest before the dawn. A decade of living alone and broken-hearted has transitioned into a relationship with two beautiful, complex women, with rewards I could never have anticipated. After nearly a year together, Lexie, Olivia, and I are deeply in love and starting to plan a future together...Categorized as:
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Heathens Ink Shorts and Bonus Scenes (Heathens Ink) by K.M. Neuhold
Love, Pain, and Ink. The men of Heathens Ink Tattoo Studio have a lot to work through, but they always do it together.If you have never read any of the Heathens Ink series, STOP now and go grab Rescue Me or the Heathens Ink box set. This short ONLY contains bonus scenes that are meant to be read as part of the series, not stand alone content... -
Lakeside Cougars 1 by Misty Vixen
Atticus Archer has finally caught a break.After years of grinding away, making little indie games and releasing them into the void with relatively little success while struggling to sustain himself on minimum wage nightmare jobs, he has finally produced a hit. And after nine solid months of work, Atticus is burned out... -
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... -
Bikini Sunset: An Unconventional Romance by Michael Dalton
Because sometimes life moves forward whether you’re ready or not I thought my life was full with two beautiful, amazing women to love. Adding Meredith to our family has grown things in ways I could never have expected...Categorized as:
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Zayne by Ella Frank
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... -
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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... -
Our Love: The Story by M.A. Innes
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... -
Vidar by Michelle Frost
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... -
Jordan by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy 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... -
Lakeside Cougars 2 by Misty Vixen
Lakeside beckons...Atticus could never have predicted that he'd meet and begin dating a woman literally old enough to be his mother...let alone two of them.After deciding to stick around for a time longer and bunk with Colleen, Atticus has a major decision to make. Colleen and Edith want him to stay in Lakeside, as does Kate.And there may yet be a few more cougars on the prowl.. -
Grind by Jayne Rylon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe 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... -
B is for Beg by Colette Davison
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... -
Bossed by Three Billionaire Brothers by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsME: "I don’t want drama in my life."ALSO ME: "A four-person polygamy with my best friend’s dad and his twin bros? Why yes!!!"It started when my best friend proposed a Summer nanny gig with the Bradshaw trio.Three silver fox billionaire brothers living in the luxurious French Riviera.I've learned to equate men to heartache and pain... -
Daddy's Devil by Barbi Cox
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThree hot off-limits bodyguards protecting me, and my dad expects them to keep their hands off me. Daddy neversaid anything about where my hands should be and right now I want them all over Max, Konstantin, and Gio... -
Side by Side 2: A Cozy Slice of Life Men's Romance by J.T. Knight
Chris Wright thought life couldn’t get any better. His debut novel is gaining traction, he’s built a comfortable life with Mia, and everything seems to be falling into place—until Hollywood comes calling. An indie studio wants to adapt his book, but there’s one he has to co-write the screenplay with their in-house writer, Zooey.Zooey is sharp, demanding, and impossible to read... -
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Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding by Marie Sexton
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPart of the Coda series Families should grow, not shrink. It’s been on Jon’s mind since before he tied the knot with his millionaire lover, Cole. Now hoping to adopt, Jon and Cole search for a mother-to-be willing to let them love her baby... -
Bikini Nights: An Unconventional Romance by Michael Dalton
For a decade, I left my broken heart on the shelf to raise my daughter Maddie alone. Then Lexie and Olivia came into my life, and things have never been the same since.But enjoying the affections of two beautiful, complex women is one thing. Navigating the nuances of love with both of them at once is another altogether. It soon proves to be a challenge that extends well beyond the three of us...Categorized as:
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Coffee, Cops, and Tattoos by Athena Steller
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... -
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... -
Ballads of Lines Blurred by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe 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... -
Play Party by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOriginal WorkAndres Cardona/Riley BlackpooleTwo Doms, one sub - for Riley, that's a recipe for bliss... -
A Wicked Education by Mika Lane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Student/Professor Reverse Harem Romance They say I’m the hottest girl on campus, and my sexy professors are about to show me why I should choose them over the boys my age.I can have any guy on campus.One look and a smile are all it takes.Jocks, nerds, hippies…they all love me.But my professors have other ideas.They want to give me a wicked education…in lust...Categorized as:
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The Snail Affair: Memoirs of a Houseboy by Gillibran Brown
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA humble stand alone chapter of memoir to appease and tide over those houseboy fans eagerly awaiting the publication of my next full-length work 'Revelations.’ Whenever that might be! Patience, people, patience! ;-)The Snail Affair deals with a more recent incident in this boy's life, taking place, as it does, in July 2015... -
Hate the Way You Lie by Denver Rose
This is book 2 in the Hate Series. If you haven't read Hate You Forever then I caution you not to read the blurb. Books have to be read in order.I thought I was free of that evil for good.Turns out, my husband, the man who said he would protect me, is easily swayed.He took the word of a monster over mine, leaving me vulnerable once again... -
Vail by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy 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... -
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Feeling the Heat: Part One by Emily Antoinette
Becoming an omega wasn’t on her birthday list.Neither was meeting a pack that turns her life upside down.All Camille wanted was a fun night out to celebrate her 40th and getting to an age where she’s finally comfortable in her own skin. Too bad she got the world’s worst birthday present—a surprise first heat.A trip to the local clinic confirms the impossible...Categorized as:
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Father Knows Best by Daisy Jane
On their wedding night, Avery’s honeymoon gift shatters her new husband Sutton’s world, leaving her fleeing in tears, and him chasing her in shock.But when she collides with her father-in-law, the silver fox Geo Mercer, he proposes a solution that will unite the three of them in ways they never imagined.Sutton, the strait-laced heir to Mercer Properties, thought he knew his wife...Categorized as:
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Flipping the Switch by Brigham Vaughn
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA 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... -
Changes Going On by Kaje Harper
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... -
Unveiled by Christa Wick, Tessa Wood
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI've got a giant secret no one knows about. Well, two secrets, if you count my spending the last decade stuck hopelessly in love with my brother's best friend, a man who’s spent most of his life seeing what comes of a not-happily-ever-after ending between two people. Interestingly, the fact that my heart is stubbornly holding onto this ill-advised crush is actually related to my other secret...Categorized as:
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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... -
Arms Wide Open by Donna Jay
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJulie's at her wit’s end with her beautiful, stressed wife, Yvonne, whose moods are as erratic as her sex drive. Something's troubling her, and Julie’s determined to get to the bottom of it. When soft kisses and romantic dinners fail, maybe it’s time to sit down and really talk... -
Rich Boys by Skyler Snow
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo 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... -
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... -
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Scarlett by Alisha Williams, Cassie Lein
The countdown was on. Just a little while longer and I could escape my uncle and head off to college. I should have known fate wouldn’t be so kind. One meeting with my uncle changes everything. A deal made between two wicked men. My hand in marriage to the mafia don’s son. I may have no control over who I marry but I can control who I give my innocence to...Categorized as:
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Viper (Angel’s Rebellion MC: #1) (Angel's Rebellion MC) by Jeneveir Evans
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMy name is Cole Davis, but I go by Viper. I'm the VP of the Spawn's of Satan MC. Believe me, it's not where I want to be. My life has been one hell of a journey. But, I'm a lucky man. My two Old Ladies and kids make my life worth living. Yeah, I said two Old Ladies.That's part of my story, how I came to have two women and how I came to be the VP of SoSMC... -
Protégé by B. Lybaek
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEvery maze needs a monster.It took losing everything before I willingly entered the cold and unforgiving maze, all to be reunited with the love of my life—my cousin. Within the world of grueling training and extravagant galas, it’s becoming harder to know who the monster is...Categorized as:
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Finding His Daddies by Skyler Snow
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... -
Notes of Unspoken Words by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe 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...Categorized as:
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At Your Beck & Call by Jane Harvey-Berrick
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHallen Jansen has it all. At 28, he has a flashy car, a great apartment, and a job he’s good at and that he loves – as an escort – working at your beck and call. His life is easy, with no emotions or attachments slowing him down – choosing to keep moving, always running from the past. But when a new client awakens unfamiliar feelings, all bets are off...Categorized as:
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