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  • Strings by Bea Paige

    Strings by Bea Paige

    Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    With Ivan I found acceptance. With Anton, home in the dark. With Erik, I fear my undoing… Erik Hadley is a gifted violinist with a dark past and an even more troubled soul. His only place of safety, a glass room built to protect others from his violent outbursts. But it’s nothing more than a prison, and I have every intention of setting him free. It won’t be easy...
  • Bite the Bullet by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Bite the Bullet by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Jack Cox. You’ve read about them in Reed Security. You’ve come to know a little about who the men of OPS are. But everything you thought you knew is a lie—smoke and mirrors. The truth of OPS is hidden deep inside, waiting to be revealed. Owens Protective Services. Defend. Investigate. Secure...
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  • Micah's Promise by Annabella Stone

    Micah's Promise by Annabella Stone

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 14 ratings
    Micah Kennedy has lived with PTSD for years. He is an expert at hiding his struggles behind the quick wit and snark that is very much a part of his makeup. His need to keep a promise to a dying comrade feeds his nightmares and invades his dreams—until that promise brings him military K-9 Delta. Hawk McKinnon has spent most of his life kicking trouble’s ass in every hotspot around the globe...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  suspense  military  queer  m-m  menage  contemporary  mystery
  • Jude by Daphne Loveling, Troy Duran

    Jude by Daphne Loveling, Troy Duran

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    6 hours, 9 minutesLILAI’m no club princess. I’m a cut-rate Cinderella. I’m the redheaded stepchild.Jude is the crown prince of the Lords of Carnage MC.He’s handsome, cocky, untouchable.The entire time I’ve known him, I’ve had to pretend he means nothing to me.When in fact, he’s always been everything...
  • Autumns, Awnings, & Arson by Tonya Kappes

    Autumns, Awnings, & Arson by Tonya Kappes

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Welcome to Normal, Kentucky, where the only thing bigger than the Daniel Boone Festival is the mystery that's set the town ablaze!As autumn leaves fall and the smell of campfire drifts through the air, Mae West is ready to cozy up to the Daniel Boone Festival, the highlight of Normal, Kentucky...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  mystery  humor  poly  length-short  audiobook
  • Pucker Factor by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Pucker Factor by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    What 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...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  military  suspense  poly  contemporary
  • To Have and To Hold by Nicole Edwards

    To Have and To Hold by Nicole Edwards

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Nicole Edwards comes the eleventh installment in her Brantley Off the Books series.The moment everyone’s been waiting for!Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are counting down until their wedding day...
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    m-m-m  suspense  military  queer  m-m  mystery  contemporary  poly
  • No Fear by Nora Phoenix

    No Fear by Nora Phoenix

    Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Aaron is drowning. After coming out as gay, he lost his parents’ approval, his job, and his sense of identity. He feels like a freak who doesn’t fit in anywhere. His last hope was his brother Josh, but Josh can’t seem to forgive him for how Aaron treated him when they were teens. Not that Aaron can blame him, because he did treat Josh like crap...
  • Reactant by Aurora Crane

    Reactant by Aurora Crane

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 9 ratings
    When the chemistry between the five men explodes, the stakes get even higher.Jericho Rowlands has spent most of his life living under different names, doing the dirty work required to keep Sydney safe...
  • 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...
  • Blowed Up by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Blowed Up by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    You’ve read about them in Reed Security. You’ve come to know a little about who the men of OPS are. But everything you thought you knew is a lie—smoke and mirrors. The truth of OPS is hidden deep inside, waiting to be revealed. Owens Protective Services. Defend. Investigate. Secure...
  • Witness, Woods, & Wedding by Tonya Kappes

    Witness, Woods, & Wedding by Tonya Kappes

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDEUSA Today Bestselling author Tonya Kappes brings you southern and quirky characters in her mystery series. Her stories are charged with humor, friendship, family and life in small southern towns.In the heart of the charming town of Normal, Kentucky, Mae West has patiently awaited her wedding day to Hank Sharp...
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    m-m-m  queer  mystery  humor  poly  length-short  audiobook
  • House of Cards by sugamins

    House of Cards by sugamins

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Fandom: 방탄소년단 | Bangtan Boys | BTSRelationships: Jeon Jungkook/Kim Taehyung | V, Jeon Jungkook/Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung | V/Park Jimin, Jeon Jungkook/Kim Taehyung | V/Park Jimin--------------------------------------------------Jungkook is the heir to a mob empire, the most notorious in the whole of Seoul...
    Categorized as:
    queer  m-m-m  mafia  poly  new adult  abuse
  • Knotted by Lexxi James

    Knotted by Lexxi James

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    BrianHere's the deal. Ever since I assumed control of a multi-billion dollar company to cover for my little sister's honeymoon and when one of my closest friends decided to ditch work to pursue the love of his life, I've been left in charge. Believe me, the last thing shareholders want is a guy at the helm who may have had a run-in with the law for indecent exposure...
  • Free Fire Zone by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Free Fire Zone by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Luke Foster. You’ve read about them in Reed Security. You’ve come to know a little about who the men of OPS are. But everything you thought you knew is a lie—smoke and mirrors. The truth of OPS is hidden deep inside, waiting to be revealed. Owens Protective Services. Defend. Investigate. Secure...
  • Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage by Tonya Kappes

    Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage by Tonya Kappes

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series is now in development for a television show!Welcome to Normal, where nothing is normal.SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDEThe small town is buzzing as Normal, Kentucky, hosts the Southeast Olympic ski trials for the first time, drawing elite athletes and sponsors to the usually peaceful Happy Trails Campground...
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    m-m-m  queer  mystery  humor  poly  length-short  audiobook
  • Close to Home by Carly Marie

    Close to Home by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 10 ratings
    Jasper Scott is a single workaholic. He split with his girlfriend two years ago and hasn’t felt drawn to anyone else since… except the sexy Navy SEAL he met at his brother’s house two years ago. But that man lives halfway across the country and after so long, Jasper’s convinced his mind has embellished Greg’s sexy gray eyes, rippling muscles, and gorgeous salt and pepper hair...
  • Single Mom for the Bikers by Stephanie Brother

    Single Mom for the Bikers by Stephanie Brother

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Three big biker Daddies are about to rock the world of one lonely, single mom.“Mommy? Who’s that?”When I come home to find a massive, unconscious biker in my driveway, there’s only one man I dare call for help.Far too young, I ran away and put my trust in the wrong man, a slick jerk who laughed in my face when he found out I was pregnant...
  • Already Home by Carly Marie

    Already Home by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 11 ratings
    By leaving Nashville, Harrison wanted to escape. What he found at home in Oklahoma was better than anything he’d ever had before. Harrison is happier with Greg and Jasper than he’s ever been. When Harrison can no longer avoid his ex and has to go back to Tennessee, he has Jasper and Greg by his side. But being back in Nashville also means facing Neil and Derek...
  • Jingle Bell Rock by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine

    Jingle Bell Rock by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings
    The crossover event to end all crossovers!One night. Seven couples. A Christmas they’ll never forget.Jingle Bell Rock features seven couples from across the Ella and Brooke universe, all coming together in one story to bring you joy, happiness, and a little Christmas cheer...
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    military  m-m-m  queer  m-m  christmas  contemporary  humor  poly
  • Baby Makes 7 by Kai Lesy

    Baby Makes 7 by Kai Lesy

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A family of seven!? How did I get this freaking lucky?”Before meeting Kellan, Fallon and Luke, I was a homeless single mother.Escaping an abusive ex, with two small children to feed.The gorgeous men of my dreams offered more than just shelter in their spectacular mansion;They gave me love, a sense of belonging, and…A beautiful baby boy.Yet just when I find peace my younger sister goes missing...
  • Self-Licking Ice Cream Cone by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Self-Licking Ice Cream Cone by Giulia Lagomarsino

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Self-Licking Ice Cream Cone is book 12 in the OPS series and should be read in order.I never should have grown out my hair. That’s where this whole thing started. I was too rigid. Too organized. And nobody failed to point that out to me.So, I grew my hair out to prove them wrong.Now I had a fake career as a model, all in the name of keeping a woman named Juliette safe...
  • Always Alchemy by Elodie Hart

    Always Alchemy by Elodie Hart

    Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 23 ratings
    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...
  • Shipping Our Loves by Sammi Cee

    Shipping Our Loves by Sammi Cee

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 8 ratings
    Davis ~ Life hasn’t been the same since Conrad and I lost our boyfriend Eric in a tragic accident. We’ve started looking for a third again, but the men we’ve met are wanting a one-time experience. It’s all just fun to them, but this is our lifestyle, and we want another man to love. Conrad ~ I’m missing our man more than words can say, but that isn’t the only problem...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  m-m  poly  length-novella  open-door
  • Home For Christmas by Carly Marie

    Home For Christmas by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Chaos disguised as Christmas has arrived, and it’s brought all the Scott brothers home.Derek is always looking for a reason to spend time with his brothers, and Jasper, Greg, and Harrison’s upcoming wedding means that they need a party to celebrate...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  m-m  christmas  bdsm  poly  length-medium
  • Rough & Dirty by Nicole Edwards

    Rough & Dirty by Nicole Edwards

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    One night. Rough, dirty, and so hot, it was a wonder the barn didn’t burn down from the heat they generated. If Stone Jameson were writing a letter to his younger self, it would go something like Don’t waste time leaving. You have everything you’ll ever want already.Unfortunately, Stone didn’t have the ability to warn his younger self, nor could he get the last fifteen years of his life back...
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    suspense  queer  menage  m-m-f  alpha male  contemporary  poly
  • Mace by R.J. Gray

    Mace by R.J. Gray

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    “You have my heart, Butterfly. Someday, I hope you will trust me enough to give me yours.”When Valhalla resident, Former Navy SEAL Mitch Anderson and his company, Paws Your Six were invited to compete in The National Police and Security K9 Trials in Arizona, he didn’t hesitate to invite his love interest, Pediatric ICU nurse, Mia Shaw to come along...
    Categorized as:
    military  suspense  m-m-m  queer  bdsm  survival  spanking  mystery
  • Becoming Daddy by Mia Monroe

    Becoming Daddy by Mia Monroe

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    I knew nothing about love until they came along to teach me. My life is all about three things.Helping people in needLoyalty to my friendsSurviving by any means.My life has always been about the hustle. That’s what it’s like when you grow up on the tough streets of LA. I learned early on to rely on myself but always look out for the little guy. I guess it’s my instinct or something...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  m-m  bdsm  poly  daddy-kink  length-short
  • Fireworks, Freedom, & Felonies by Tonya Kappes

    Fireworks, Freedom, & Felonies by Tonya Kappes

    Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Welcome to Normal where nothing is...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  mystery  humor  poly  length-short  audiobook
  • Heathens Ink Shorts and Bonus Scenes (Heathens Ink) by K.M. Neuhold

    Heathens Ink Shorts and Bonus Scenes (Heathens Ink) by K.M. Neuhold

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 10 ratings
    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...
  • Brides, Bribes, & Binoculars by Tonya Kappes

    Brides, Bribes, & Binoculars by Tonya Kappes

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    This is a new short story/novella is the Campers & Criminals series that follows the latest book, Gifts, Glamping & Glocks #29...
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    m-m-m  queer  mystery  humor  m-f  poly  length-novella
  • 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
  • No Limits by Nora Phoenix

    No Limits by Nora Phoenix

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 14 ratings
    Josh is convinced he’ll never find someone who’ll love him the way he is. He’s not exactly a catch with his PTSD, which has transformed him into a homebody most of the times. Sweet, maybe, but also boring as hell. Plus, there’s that submissive tendency he recently discovered and is dying to explore. His complicated relationship with Noah and Indy don’t make it easy, either...
  • Insects, Ivy, & Investigations by Tonya Kappes

    Insects, Ivy, & Investigations by Tonya Kappes

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    Welcome to Normal, Kentucky where NOTHING is normal. Alicia Becker shows up at the screen door of The Milkery beaten, bruised, and claims to be one of Mary Elizabeth Moberly's foster children. Mae West's suspicion of why Alicia is there turns to an investigation after Alicia is found on a nearby hiking trail standing over the lifeless body of Craig Sutton...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  mystery  humor  poly  length-short  audiobook
  • Bonfires, Backpacks, & Brawls by Tonya Kappes

    Bonfires, Backpacks, & Brawls by Tonya Kappes

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Cozy MysterySOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDEUSA Today Bestselling author Tonya Kappes brings you southern and quirky characters in her mystery series. Her stories are charged with humor, friendship, family and life in small southern towns...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  mystery  humor  poly  length-short  audiobook
  • Uniting the Souls by Annabella Michaels

    Uniting the Souls by Annabella Michaels

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    As the owner of Agape House, a center for Chicago’s LGBTQ youth, Matt worked tirelessly to provide a safe and loving atmosphere for the kids who called the center home. He put his heart and soul into helping the teens in his care, pushing aside his own pain. A pain that no one knew about, not even his closest friend, Isaac...
  • Loved by A.M. Arthur

    Loved by A.M. Arthur

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Kell Iverson Cross never imagined he’d find so much joy in his life, and he doesn’t take a single moment for granted. His tireless work championing omega rights have made him a bit of a celebrity across the territory, so when his brother Braun suggests Kell be the first omega to run for public office, Kell doesn’t say no right away...
  • 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...
  • Tricking the Souls by Annabella Michaels

    Tricking the Souls by Annabella Michaels

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The cabin is waiting for the SOULS to arrive.The tricks and the treatssoon will all come alive.When fingers get pointedand no one will claim,pulling tricks on each otheris the name of the game...
  • Damien by Evie Riley

    Damien by Evie Riley

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    It takes three to make life go right…Private Investigator Damien Anderson and his younger brother watched in horror as their parents were killed in cold blood by the head of the mafia. Eye witnesses to a crime boss suspected in multiple homicides and a major gun trafficker, they have spent the last fifteen years in the Witness Protection program...
    Categorized as:
    m-m-m  queer  suspense  abuse  menage  m-m  poly  friends to lovers
  • 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...
  • 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:
    age difference  m-m-m  queer  m-m  sports  menage  contemporary  poly
  • 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...
  • Orphan Duke by Sam E. Kraemer

    Orphan Duke by Sam E. Kraemer

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Hated? Yeah, I’ll take it and return it in spades. That’s Duke Chambers motto when he begins working at GEA-A at Giuseppe Torrente’s request. His life isn't bad before he tracks down Giuseppe--he's been a drill sergeant in the Marines, garnering the respect of men and women with whom he's served. He has two women who love him like a son, and a “little” older brother he adores...
  • Bossy Hero by Jackie Walker

    Bossy Hero by Jackie Walker

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 5 ratings
    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...
  • Surrender to Them by Kelli Callahan

    Surrender to Them by Kelli Callahan

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    This anthology will light a fire that burns all night long. Get the first four books in Kelli Callahan's bestselling Surrender to Them series! Smoke & Fire: Two hot-as-sin firefighters rescue Kayla from a fire that she started by accident, but the embers reveal secrets that could destroy everything. Trent and Chase are alpha AF, and they love to share...
  • Her Rake Fiancé by Mariah Stone

    Her Rake Fiancé by Mariah Stone

    Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 19 ratings
    Lord Richard Seaton will do anything to find his missing brother—even confront criminal lord Thorne Blackmore. Thorne’s price for information? Something Richard’s wounded heart vowed never to marriage. And not to one of the stunning debutantes chasing him but to Thorne’s bluestocking sister, Jane...
  • The Survivor by Iris Johansen

    The Survivor by Iris Johansen

    Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    Eve Duncan and Riley Smith must solve their most exciting puzzle since A Face to Die For when asked to uncover the mysterious secret hidden on a remote island. When archeologist Riley Smith comes to ask Eve Duncan for help, Eve has to say no. Traveling halfway around the world on a dangerous quest is not her expertise as a forensic sculptor...
  • 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...
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