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True by Ella Frank
True - adjective: That which is accurate or exact. I dare you to try. I think you’re my truth. Terrify me. Marry me. Marry me. Marry me... Four years ago, Logan Mitchell walked into Tate’s life and challenged him to see it differently. He dared Tate to try a kiss, when normally he wouldn’t have. He begged him to take a chance, when he probably shouldn’t have... -
![Headstrong Like Us by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie]()
Headstrong Like Us by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
You’re cordially invited to the wedding of Maximoff Hale & Farrow Keene, and according to Celebrity Crush—the ceremony for this American prince and his tattooed bodyguard is going to be the event of the century. There will be no wedding crashers. Including but not limited to: hateful people, rabid fans, nosy paparazzi, and other so-called media. There will be no drama... -
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![The Science of Attraction by Jay Hogan]()
The Science of Attraction by Jay Hogan
I am Mackenzie Country born and bred. Farming the high country runs in my blood, like my father, and his father, and his grandfather before him. My future has been mapped out for me since the day I was born. Or at least it was, until Liam Skelton walks onto Lane Station, lights a fire in my heart, and turns my whole world upside down... -
![Devoted to the Don by Leighton Greene]()
Devoted to the Don by Leighton Greene
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLuca thought keeping me out of the Family business would keep me safe.He was wrong. Now his own life is hanging in the balance, too. While our enemies stalk us, long-buried secrets begin to resurface, and I’m not sure who we can trust.But I won’t let anyone take him from me. No matter what I have to do.I meant every promise I made to Luca in my marriage vows... -
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![Convincing Cole by Jaclyn Quinn]()
Convincing Cole by Jaclyn Quinn
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCole SullivanLife's been pretty amazing. Moving back to my hometown of Coral Pointe Inlet and opening Shore Thing Management with my four best friends is the best decision I've ever made. Falling back into old habits with an ex? Not so much... -
![Made Marian Collection: Volume Two by Lucy Lennox]()
Made Marian Collection: Volume Two by Lucy Lennox
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsVolume TWO includes: Grounding Griffin: Griff: I learned early on that the easiest way to avoid a broken heart is to always be the first out the door... -
![The Contractor by Raleigh Ruebins]()
The Contractor by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe’s my best friend, my best worker, and it was just a silly crush.Then he kissed me. Now it feels like he's mine…I’ve shown my best friend Tristan everything: how to use a circular saw, how to lay grout, and how to do a kitchen renovation right. On the job, we became close friends—then even closer as we learned to share a camping tent.It was all harmless. Just like my crush on him...Categorized as:
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![A Foreign Love Affair by Ayano Yamane]()
A Foreign Love Affair by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsJapanese yakuza clan heir Ranmaru just got married on a lavish cruise ship, but things aren't as they seem. The marriage is just for the appearances, and he ends up getting drunk and spending the night... not with his bride, but with the sexy ship captain! When the two men meet again in Italy, it is the start of a spectacular love story... -
![In Plain Sight by Willow Dixon]()
In Plain Sight by Willow Dixon
Zander The last thing I expect when I meet the new guy at work is for my life to be thrown into chaos. I’ve spent years hiding my attraction to men, but Luka is funny, outgoing, and for reasons I can’t explain, he sees past my introverted nature and wants to be friends. I’ve never felt a connection with anyone like I do with Luka... -
![Extended Stay by Mia Monroe]()
Extended Stay by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’ve never been interested in a man before. So why do I want to kiss this one?Promising my sick uncle I’d help fix his rundown hotel in San Diego was just the beginning of my problems. I plan to do what I can, convince him to sell, and then take off, returning to my calm and structured existence back east. I double down on that plan when I arrive to find it in worse shape than I expected... -
![My Kind of Christmas by Romeo Alexander]()
My Kind of Christmas by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNick: Team Maelstrom is my family as much as the family who raised me. That includes Matt, my partner in crime, and the closest I have to a soulmate. We get each other, and that’s all we’ve ever needed. But there’s a part of me that won’t be silent, the part that wants so much more with Matt. Yeah, I’m in love with my best friend and I had no idea a fun family Christmas would change everything... -
![King's Criminals by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory]()
King's Criminals by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFresh Meat In Prison Charley Hughes never imagined he would find himself in lockup, but when King promises that his brothers-in-arms will protect him, Charley expects his time on the inside to be easy. He doesn't factor in Scar, his mean as hell—and handsome—cellmate. Scar seems to have one goal only, to get into Charley’s pants. Charley has never been with a man before and doesn’t plan to start... -
![Embracing Love, Vol. 1 by Youka Nitta]()
Embracing Love, Vol. 1 by Youka Nitta
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis is a love story about Iwaki and Kato - two impossibly gorgeous looking actors that feel an immediate attraction to one another, but don't know how to express their love... -
![Xavier by Silvia Violet]()
Xavier by Silvia Violet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI thought I was straight.I thought protecting my identity mattered more than anything besides family.Then Emilio came to me for protection.It's my fault he’s in danger, and no one is going to touch him.No one besides me...Categorized as:
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![One by E.S. Carter]()
One by E.S. Carter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne click. One perfect frame. That's all it takes to capture an eternal moment; although most people let them pass by without acknowledgement. I don't waste any. Not a single one. If I see something of beauty, I want to experience it, feel it and immortalise it. If I see someone of beauty, I want to taste them, worship them and memorise them... -
![Fancy Free by Mia Monroe]()
Fancy Free by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe last thing I need is a curious straight guy sniffing around me. So why is he so hard to resist?My life is everything I ever wanted - by design. Being one of the nation’s most sought after wedding planners has led to a life of traveling to glamorous locations, bumping elbows with the rich and famous, and sampling every handsome hunk the world has to offer... -
![Catching Out by Nicky James]()
Catching Out by Nicky James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDodger Valmai is sure about three things: He is straight. He will ride the rails until the end of his days. And there is a serial killer out on the lines. When rail riders in the community start to go missing, Dodger is convinced the Canadian rail lines have their very own serial killer... -
![Better Than Beginnings: A Better Than Good Short Story Collection by Lane Hayes]()
Better Than Beginnings: A Better Than Good Short Story Collection by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMatt Sullivan knows he met someone special the night he spots the sexy man on the dance floor. However, he doesn’t know his life is about to change forever. First of all, Matt is straight. Okay, maybe not, but he doesn’t think falling in love and spending the rest of his life with a hotheaded, unapologetically fabulous diva is an option... -
![When Stars Align by Denver Shaw]()
When Stars Align by Denver Shaw
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsScarred by the past. Terrified to love again. SavionOnce upon a time, my life was a fairytale. Engaged to a beautiful woman, we were planning our perfect future. Then, the sick act of an obsessed man ruined everything. Alone, disfigured, and betrayed, I fled to LA to focus on my work as a paleontologist.It was there I met Declan... -
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Delicious by Sierra Riley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 17 ratings“You’re exactly what I never knew I needed.” “I don’t have time for love.” Gavin Campbell has poured everything he has into starting up his bakery, Delicious... -
![Liar's Gambit by Kelly Fox]()
Liar's Gambit by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe’s a liar. I’m a hitman. And there’s a game afoot.After seeking sanctuary at The Anonymous, an elite club for lawless types, the elegant, beastly Wilhelm invites me to help him with a simple mission: retrieve the priceless artifact that was stolen from one of his billionaire friends... -
![Mr. Right Now by Isla Olsen]()
Mr. Right Now by Isla Olsen
Right place. Right Time. Right Name.DrewWhen my parents decided to name me Andrew I doubt they could have imagined it would lead me here…Where is here, exactly?The short version—the Wattleglen Inn on Long Island, where my roommate’s billionaire brother has roped me into pretending to be his boyfriend for a family wedding weekend...Categorized as:
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Something New by Harper Logan
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA marriage of convenience is one thing. But married to a straight guy? That’s a whole different story… Brooklyn Blackwell’s got a dissertation to finish and tenure to secure - the last thing he’s looking for is romance. But with his advisor’s charity on the brink of losing funding, Brooklyn’s got one shot at saving it... -
![Summer Secret by Raleigh Ruebins]()
Summer Secret by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWe’re still just best friends. …Even though we’re sharing a bed. Owen: Is it weird to want to sleep with your best friend? Max has always been there for me. He’s rescued me when I partied too hard and saved me from bad situations more times than I can count. And it’s never mattered that he was gay and I was straight... -
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![Beautiful by Jason Collins]()
Beautiful by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHARRISON:I think I’m falling for a gay guy.What started as a meeting about my sister’s wedding plans changed when our caterer walked in. A man has never stirred me like this—or made me wonder how his lips taste.The sparks with Morgan are undeniable.Friends with benefits should be a win-win for us both. But when the wedding day draws close, I’m drawing Morgan closer... -
![Elite Connections: an LGBTQ Romance Charity Anthology by Ana Ashley, B.A. Tortuga]()
Elite Connections: an LGBTQ Romance Charity Anthology by Ana Ashley, B.A. Tortuga
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEvery need met. Every desire fulfilled.Welcome to Elite Connections, the secret, exclusive service where money is no object and your every wish is guaranteed to come true.Fake dates, arranged marriages, or just some company for the night, whatever it is, with Elite you are covered... -
![Restitution: A Love Story by Aubrey Cullens]()
Restitution: A Love Story by Aubrey Cullens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNate Parker has spent the last few years imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. His wrongful conviction cost him his job, his fiancée, his reputation, and his hope for the future. His name has been cleared, but after everything he’s lost, he doesn’t know how to find his way back to the life that was taken from him. Parker Campbell is raising his 9-year-old niece, Emma, on his own... -
![Saving My Sanity by Taylor Rylan]()
Saving My Sanity by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWalker Roberts is a lost man. One fateful night, his entire life was turned upside down. First, he was turned down by the young man he’d been gathering up the nerve to ask out for two years, and then he lost both his parents. Not only that, he discovers his life is not what he thought it was... -
![The Handy Nanny by K. Sterling]()
The Handy Nanny by K. Sterling
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey call Pennsylvania Tucker the human Band-Aid because he can fix just about anything and make anyone feel better, but can Penn mend a broken heart? Reid Marshall thinks so and sends his master nanny on a very important and sensitive mission. A close friend is grieving and caring for his newborn niece after losing his twin sister... -
![The Jock by E.M. Denning]()
The Jock by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsColby Bennett is straight.At twenty-five, he’s the middle of three boys raised by a single father. He’s always been a jock, so managing a gym feels like his calling. If only being a big brother were as easy. When Colby stumbles on his younger brother trying on feminine clothing, Taylor is angry and embarrassed... -
![The Saint and the First-Time Sinner by Romeo Alexander]()
The Saint and the First-Time Sinner by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGay natural caregiver meets arrogant first-time gay.My job isn’t easy but taking care of sick people in the comfort of their own homes is so worthwhile. I like to think I’m professional and know I’m good at what I do, regardless of the circumstances, the patient, or even their families. Maybe it’s because I’ve known loss in my own life, or maybe I was just made for the job... -
![Gold Digger by Tatum West]()
Gold Digger by Tatum West
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsGrayson I was a billionaire by the age of thirty—I’ve always taken what I wanted, and I never let anyone stand in my way. That attitude got me my own private island and a bevy of people to do my bidding. But it didn’t get me the one man that got away—Liam Gold. Liam is back in Abingdon now, and he’s just as beautiful as the day he left... -
![Undercover Omega by Skye R. Richmond]()
Undercover Omega by Skye R. Richmond
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRiley It was the most emotional time of his life. His papa couldn’t stop crying, his father told him exactly what to do, so he wouldn’t ruin his life. The sire of his child, an alpha Riley had naively trusted is nowhere to found... -
![Jingle My Bells by Romeo Alexander]()
Jingle My Bells by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSloane: I think I can safely say I’m not straight, right? Dean and I have been together six months now and Christmas is coming up. I want to make it special for him and I have a great idea but it’s going to take some covert operations... -
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![Only See You by J.D. Chambers]()
Only See You by J.D. Chambers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I might not be every gay man’s wet dream, but I always get a second look.” Mal Copol knows who they are: Nonbinary. Awesome. Exhausted. They won’t change for anyone, but just once, they’d like to be the one with relationship potential, not the hookup. Also, not having to fight employers on who they are and how they present themselves would be nice... -
![Strung Tight by Ann Lister]()
Strung Tight by Ann Lister
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings- Bisexual Discovery- First Love- Rockstar / Roadie- Stage fright / Anxiety- Low Angst / HEA What’s better than having your rock idol, Dagger Drummond be the mentor for your band? Having your band selected as one of the performing acts at the iconic music festival, Rocktoberfest.My band was about to step onto our first professional stage... -
![Holly Folly EXmas by Charity Parkerson]()
Holly Folly EXmas by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife didn’t turn out quite like Caine hoped. He wouldn’t change a thing.Through four years of high school, Caine secretly dated his best friend Mitchell. Their secret died a sudden death when Mitchell disappeared one night along with Caine’s sister, Sam. The pair moved away and married, cutting everyone from their lives. Caine was left behind, floundering and brokenhearted from the betrayal... -
![Free to Rejoice by Tracey Jerald]()
Free to Rejoice by Tracey Jerald
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDr. Jason Ross has an unprecedented week off during the holiday season to spend with his husband and family. Anticipating his greatest challenge will be keeping his husband's gift buying under control, he's excited for the week ahead. But life doesn't take a vacation even when doctors want to... -
![Faking Ever After by Hayden Hall]()
Faking Ever After by Hayden Hall
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis trip to Greece was supposed to be simple—play the part of the perfect boyfriend, soak up the sun, and help my best friend’s billionaire boss survive his family’s relentless questions.I thought he would only be my ticket out of New York and away from the man whose dangerous secrets I stole.But nothing about Percy Davenport is simple... -
![Brotherhood of Man: M/M Straight to Gay First Time Romance by Jerry Cole]()
Brotherhood of Man: M/M Straight to Gay First Time Romance by Jerry Cole
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsImmediately following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Boston-born Chris Collins decided to forego college and enlist in the Marine Corps, to do his patriotic duty and go overseas to fight the enemy in Iraq and Afghanistan. There he would meet and form tight bonds of friendship with three other soldiers: Joey Martelli from Chicago, Antoine Rowe from Detroit and Sebastian Constantine from New York... -
![Beautifully Wrecked by Charity Parkerson]()
Beautifully Wrecked by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJohnny sees himself as straight. Wrecker disagrees. Their friendship is about to get an upgrade.When Johnny moved to L.A. to start a singing career, he never expected to end up working instead as security for one of the world’s most renowned musicians. It’s not so bad. After all, his job led to him meeting his best friend, Wrecker. That’s one relationship he wouldn’t trade for the world... -
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Savage Daddy by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJACK:He’s beautiful. He’s sweet. And he’s way too young for me.Unfinished business brought me to Park City, and my friend’s son is the last person I expect to run into. Our chemistry is so strong I can almost forget there’s an age gap between us.I didn’t expect to find Austin so relatable, and before long I’m feeling more than I should for him... -
![Strip Teaser by Romeo Alexander]()
Strip Teaser by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWelcome to Club Nocturne. Greenford’s favorite strip club. Where the poles on stage aren’t the only things vibrating to the loud music and shining under the neon lights…so are the dancers... -
![Breathe by Sophia Soames]()
Breathe by Sophia Soames
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMeet Ryan, aka, Joey Hole, disgraced former adult entertainer with more issues than he can keep track of. His boyfriend left him for an Instagram twink with 150K followers, his Mum wants him out of her spare room and then there's that idiot at college who just won't take no for an answer.Meet Luke. He was once the rich kid who'd just been gifted his first car, and now he doesn't even own a bike... -
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![Assistant Architect [助理建筑师] by Xi He Qing Ling, 羲和清零]()
Assistant Architect [助理建筑师] by Xi He Qing Ling, 羲和清零
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsZhang Siyi, a graduate student of architecture department went back from overseas seeking for work, he had a heated fight with his ex-girlfriend in a cafe. Angered, his ex-girlfriend was about to splash a cup of coffee in his direction but he managed to dodge it. As he stepped back, the misfortune was met by the handsome guy next table instead... -
![Like I Needed by Charlie Novak]()
Like I Needed by Charlie Novak
One night isn’t supposed to lead to love.Jamie Stone is rich, beautiful, and bored out of his skull. The past few years have been an endless round of parties, and the decadence has lost its lustre. When a late night decision to get away lands him in the small seaside town of Heather Bay, Jamie's convinced he's made a mistake.Heather Bay is no Ibiza, but it does have Will... -
![The Other Daddy by Jason Collins]()
The Other Daddy by Jason Collins
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCADE:Romance is my job, but nothing prepared me for Adrian.When I developed the dating app Matched, I didn’t do it to meet men—especially since I’m straight. But when my sister sets me up on a blind date and I mistake Adrian for a woman’s name, I meet a guy who changes everything I know about myself. I land a second date, and the more we talk, the more I want to know him and his young son... -
![Copper Creek: A Sawyer's Ferry Novel by Cate Ashwood]()
Copper Creek: A Sawyer's Ferry Novel by Cate Ashwood
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrankie: My life sucks. After spending a year jobless and on the edge of becoming homeless, I’d officially reached a level of desperation that, even if I wasn’t completely broke, retail therapy couldn’t fix. While Sawyer’s Ferry, Alaska, is the last place on earth I’d ever want to visit, when my best friend, Holden, begs me to fly out and plan his wedding, I can’t say no... -
![Play by Heart by Ariella Zoelle]()
Play by Heart by Ariella Zoelle
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIason’s known worldwide for his romantic lyrics, but he never thought he’d fall in love. Will his luck change when the stars align to bring Orion into his life?Iason LeylandMy love songs may have made me famous, but they were beautifully written lies that hid the fact I’ve never loved anyone. I had almost given up hope of finding true love, but then I meet him... -
![The Bodyguard by Raleigh Ruebins]()
The Bodyguard by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe’s the hot, charming movie star that everyone craves.But what he needs is my protection.My whole life, I’ve been training in martial arts, learning security protocols, and keeping my body strong. I was a bouncer at clubs and an overnight security guard, but in my heart, I’m just a small-town guy. Until recently, I haven’t had much to “protect” other than the chickens in my mother’s backyard...
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