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  • SWAT Ed.: Fox & Bull by A.E. Via

    SWAT Ed.: Fox & Bull by A.E. Via

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 29 ratings
    A fox can set many traps to catch his target—but this one only needs one to catch his. Dominic “Bull” Walker is used to the simpler things in life. Give him his own land to work, a strong horse, and twelve hours of daylight, and he is a contented man. But when someone threatens to take away the successful ranch that took him two years to rebuild, he’ll accept any help he can get to defend it...
  • Junjo Romantica, Volume 07 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Junjo Romantica, Volume 07 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    Miyagi finally gets over his obsession with his late high school teacher by confessing his love for Shinobu in front of her grave. When it comes time for Shinobu to choose which college to go to, his feelings seem to be swaying his decisions too strongly - even for Miyagi's liking. In the end, Shinobu chooses a different college, but the compromise is that he's now living next door to Miyagi!
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  • Junjo Romantica, Volume 06 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Junjo Romantica, Volume 06 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    It's the day of the award ceremony for Usami, but Usami's older brother, Haruhiko, can't keep his hands off Misaki. First an endless shipment of strawberries, then a "kidnapping" as Haruhiko drags Misaki off to his rich estate and locks him up! Meanwhile, a dramatic misunderstanding spooks Shinobu into leaving for Australia. Will Miyagi let him get away?
  • Red Dirt Heart Imago by N.R. Walker

    Red Dirt Heart Imago by N.R. Walker

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    When Charlie Sutton’s neighbour Greg is notified by the Queensland government that they intend to run a pipeline through his property, Charlie vows to help him fight it. Then Travis remembers seeing butterflies at the creek near their joining fence line - the same butterflies they couldn’t find in any Australian butterfly book...
    Categorized as:
    cowboys  queer  m-m  contemporary  length-novella
  • Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz

    Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz

    Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Originally available as a rough draft on Tiffany's website, this short story has now been fully revised and is now collected in the print, ebook, and audio collection Michael's Wings.
  • Junjo Romantica, Volume 03 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Junjo Romantica, Volume 03 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    Misaki begins to seriously question the structure of his relationship with Usami, but a high-class date with Usami makes it come to life. In the next Junjou Egoist story, Hiro goes to the extreme to nurse his lover, Nowaki, back to health. But he's unaware that Nowaki was never really sick to being with!
  • My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 2 by Niyama

    My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 2 by Niyama

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 18 ratings
    Living under the same roof as the man he’s had a crush on for a solid decade has Shin’s libido in overdrive, and even his rampant awkwardness can’t get in the way of him getting some! Meanwhile, Seiji is swamped with self-doubt. Does an old man with a bleak romantic history have what it takes to satisfy his hot, young partner?
  • My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 2 by Niyama

    My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 2 by Niyama

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    The seasons have shifted, and Shin and Seiji are starting their new life together. Living under the same roof as the man he’s had a crush on for a solid decade has Shin’s libido in overdrive, and even his rampant awkwardness can’t get in the way of him getting some! Meanwhile, Seiji is swamped with self-doubt...
  • All That Matters by Felice Stevens

    All That Matters by Felice Stevens

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Nico Andretti knows one thing is Love is for fools. Being a tour bus guide in Times Square isn’t his dream job and he yearns for more than living in his mother’s basement apartment, but life is tough in the big city. At least the men on the bus are eye-candy galore, and they’re one and done...
  • Center of Gravity by Neve Wilder

    Center of Gravity by Neve Wilder

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 15 ratings
    When life comes apart at the seams, love is the only thread that can mend it. Accountant Rob Macomb has a stable job that he’s good at and… that’s about it. A year of nothing but heartache leaves him seeking refuge from loneliness and grief behind spreadsheets, punishing daily runs, and the occasional anonymous tryst...
  • Junjo Romantica, Volume 12 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Junjo Romantica, Volume 12 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    As the end of Misaki's college years approach, he's faced with a difficult choice: living with the ever-popular boys love novelist Akihiko can be ever-so challenging. .
  • Old-Fashioned Cupcake with Cappuccino by Sagan Sagan

    Old-Fashioned Cupcake with Cappuccino by Sagan Sagan

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Thirty-nine-year-old Nozue went from living a routine, melancholic life of sleep and work to spending his days in bliss with Togawa, his younger subordinate. Now six months into their relationship, the two have graduated from dates at a pancake shop to spending their nights together...
  • A Nothing Special New Year by A.E. Via

    A Nothing Special New Year by A.E. Via

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 19 ratings
    New Year’s Eve is usually a night of fun and wild celebrations, but for a police officer, it can be the most dangerous night of the year. Officer Ellis Mason has worked as a beat cop on the streets of Atlanta for over eight years, and he knows what it takes to survive them...
  • Ruined by April Wilson

    Ruined by April Wilson

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Finally! Sam and Cooper's long-awaited story is here. .. a second chance gay romance, with a guaranteed HEA. Sam. .. Coming out of the closet was easy. Falling in love with a man twice my age was not. Cooper grew up old-school, hiding his true self. He may be the love of my life, but I can’t be his dirty little secret any longer. He needs to man up and claim me if he wants to keep me...
  • Everything He Needs by J.H. Knight

    Everything He Needs by J.H. Knight

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    So, Tommy and Bobby decided they needed a little Christmas story. Well, Bobby decided. Tommy, frankly, couldn’t give a shit. Bobby loves him anyway.
  • Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 6 by Memeco Arii

    Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 6 by Memeco Arii

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Love Is a Battlefield. During their couple's getaway, Masahiro and Kousuke grow closer and closer. On the flip side, Hasekura and Kensuke's usually happy-go-lucky relationship seems to be reaching a new low. So when Hasekura unexpectedly gets some alone time with Masahiro, he decides to use it to his advantage. .. ! Meanwhile, a familiar friend becomes a source of much-needed support for Kensuke.
  • Love Tractor by Hmmyongyong

    Love Tractor by Hmmyongyong

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    When family obligations force Sun Yool, a stressed-out law school student, to the countryside, it seems like a great opportunity to escape the chaos of the city. After all, the great outdoors promises fresh air, sunshine. .. and a new romance? ! Soon after arriving, Sun Yool is thrown into a series of strange encounters and misunderstandings with his 20 year-old neighbour, Yechan...
  • Liberating Love by Michele Notaro, Sammi Cee

    Liberating Love by Michele Notaro, Sammi Cee

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Aiden. Finding out the man I slept with is my friend’s father is terrifying, but maybe forgivable since I didn’t know who he was… right? But falling into bed with him again… and again and again is probably not excusable. Maybe if Delaney got rid of his miles of muscles and stopped being so sweet to me, I could stop. I need to stop. If only I had the willpower—or the desire...
  • Sugar Dog Life by Yoriko

    Sugar Dog Life by Yoriko

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    Sakuraba is a college student, though you'd never know it, with his short height and baby face. Certainly police officer Amazawa thought Sakuraba was a minor, and nearly booked him for being out too late after he was returning from a drinking party. But there's something oddly familiar about him, and the two strike up an odd relationship. ..
  • A Not So Typical Love by Tristen Rowen

    A Not So Typical Love by Tristen Rowen

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Jordan and Jamie’s love is anything but typical. Jordan Cameron is not like most nineteen year olds. He’s never been on a date, he’s never left New England, and he’s never fallen in love. He lives in his own world, or so that's what it seems to the average person. No one, not even his thirty-one year old brother, Tim, has ever given him the chance to break free...
  • Tremble by E. Davies

    Tremble by E. Davies

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The last place Evan Vincent expected to be dumped was at his engagement shoot… in a dude ranch in Tennessee. Four years of working for his ex for free and standing in his shadow leave Evan reeling with the sudden freedom. Escaping here and working for the ranch owner for a few months could give Evan a chance to regroup… and rebound...
  • Lark by Alexa Land

    Lark by Alexa Land

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    What if the most unlikely person you’d ever consider is exactly what you need? Lark. Most of the guys I meet just want to get me into bed. Then there’s this sexy firefighter named Dylan. I’m not sure what he wants from me, and I don’t think he knows, either. Even though we have nothing in common, we have a great time together, and our attraction is undeniable...
  • On or Off, Volume 5 (On or Off (Paperback Ed.) #5) by A1

    On or Off, Volume 5 (On or Off (Paperback Ed.) #5) by A1

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 7 ratings
    Episodes 79-91 of the webtoon. Preview of Volume 5 was published in Volume 4 (Apr 2023).
  • Mack: Dr. Richards' Littles® 33 by Pepper North

    Mack: Dr. Richards' Littles® 33 by Pepper North

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    All it takes is a glimpse of a hidden stuffie…. Mack Oliver loves his job as a server at Alfonso’s. The clientele is wonderful and the food divine. Things might be going well at work, but the rest of his life is in shambles. High-powered lawyer, Grey Bradford spends long hours in his office. He does enjoy taking time to enjoy a good meal...
  • Something Old, Something New by Gianni Holmes

    Something Old, Something New by Gianni Holmes

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    In a few short weeks Cass and Mort are getting married, but Mort has a big hard problem only his boy can help him with. Too bad Cass has been bogged down by all the preparations for a bigger wedding than Mort ever anticipated...
  • Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 4 by Memeco Arii

    Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 4 by Memeco Arii

    Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    A Delicate Joy It’s only been a couple of months since Kousuke’s confession, but Masahiro already feels like his wife! With so much joyous romance in his life, Masahiro begins to have doubts that any of it is for certain. Unable to feel grounded, Masahiro struggles to keep steady. From fights with his mom, to running away from home, there’s still a lot this street punk needs help figuring out….
  • Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 3 by Memeco Arii

    Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 3 by Memeco Arii

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    Spring Awakening Masahiro is starting a new school year, and with it comes all kinds of new experiences and new acquaintances. Now that his friends are in separate classes, though, the peace between the rowdy bunch gets even harder to keep! Seeking stability, Masahiro falls deeper into Kousuke as a comfort. But when the secret of their relationship gets out, does it spell doom for their love…?
  • If Love Falls on You by Aki Ueda

    If Love Falls on You by Aki Ueda

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    One night, right after he was dumped by his boyfriend, a pair of underwear came falling down upon Ise’s head. The one who dropped it was a man named Hishimoto, who Ise couldn’t seem to ignore, and they end up working together to bring in the laundry that had fallen onto a tree outside his window. After being told by Hishimoto that he would like to thank him, Ise goes up to his place...
  • Second Chance Ranch by R.J. Scott

    Second Chance Ranch by R.J. Scott

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Rob runs to Crooked Tree determined to find a safe place for his nephews. A family for them is the final thing on his list, and then he can vanish completely. Falling for a local paramedic along the way is a disaster in Rob’s otherwise perfect plans. Paramedic Aaron, the middle of five brothers, would like someone to love...
    Categorized as:
    cowboys  queer  contemporary  m-m  military  length-short
  • Looking For Love by Stella Starling

    Looking For Love by Stella Starling

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Micah Finn Rawlings has lived most of his life blind, sheltered, and craving adventure. Now, at twenty-two, an operation has given him his sight back and he’s ready to take on the world. Well, sort of. His newly restored vision isn’t exactly all that he’d hoped it would be, but he’s definitely not going to let that stop him…...
  • Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 5 by Memeco Arii

    Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 5 by Memeco Arii

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Masahiro Setagawa doesn’t believe in heroes, but wishes he could: He’s found himself in a gang of small-time street bullies who use him to run errands...
  • Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 8 by Memeco Arii

    Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 8 by Memeco Arii

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Between the two, Kousuke is usually the rowdy one, but what happens when Masahiro decides to flip the script? The unexpected fun and memories they share are all part of one big promising future together! Meanwhile, Natsuo's deeply suppressed feelings, Yunge's smoldering emotions, and Hasekura and Kentaro's lovey-dovey relationship all come to the fore where mix-ups ensue. ..
  • A Guy for Christmas by K.C. Wells

    A Guy for Christmas by K.C. Wells

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Dear Santa,. Please can you send me a guy for Christmas? Someone kind, good-looking, sweet… but who knows what he’s doing? ( If you get my meaning ;-) ) You must know SO MANY people. Surely you can give someone a shove in my direction? I’m serious here! I need your help. I’m eighteen and I’m a virgin...
  • Promise by Sierra Riley, Aubrey Cullens

    Promise by Sierra Riley, Aubrey Cullens

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    “I like it when you tell me what to do. ”. “Do you know how many artists would kill for reviews like yours? ”. Once, becoming a model child was how Jared Logan learned to cope with his father’s perfectionism. Painting was his one escape; the only time he felt free from always having to do what everyone else thought he should...
  • Daniel by R.J. Scott

    Daniel by R.J. Scott

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Daniel worked hard at college, using coping strategies to shut himself off from any situation that might hurt. But, persistent nightmares and fears for his future drive him to revisit the past. Now Legacy might be the only place to give him a chance at peace...
    Categorized as:
    cowboys  queer  m-m  contemporary  abuse  length-short
  • Color My Kiss by Michele Notaro

    Color My Kiss by Michele Notaro

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Valentine’s Inc. Need a date? Want to impress your boss or maybe your ex? Looking for the love of your life? Give us a call for all your dating needs! Dakota~. Working for Valentine’s Inc. isn’t exactly my favorite job in the world, but it’s not bad either. I need the extra cash, anyway, so it’s kinda perfect...
  • A Matter of Fact by Kate Hawthorne

    A Matter of Fact by Kate Hawthorne

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Name – Rhys St. George. Age – 37. Relationship status – Single. Looking for – A way to make all of this right. Biggest regret – Callahan McMillian. Hobbies – Having money, making money, spending money, and wine. Name – Beckett Thatcher. Age – 27. Relationship status – Super Single! Looking for – The kind of man who knows what I'm worth...
  • By Its Cover by J.D. Light

    By Its Cover by J.D. Light

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Henley is intimidated by the gorgeous older man who comes into the feed store where he works with his friends. From all accounts Cutter is a good, hard working, nice man, and Henley believes every word...
    Categorized as:
    cowboys  queer  m-m  humor  contemporary
  • Fireman's Rescue by Andrew Grey

    Fireman's Rescue by Andrew Grey

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The last thing Dash Wheaton expects when his home goes up in flames is to catch his firefighter rescuer’s heart. When computer security expert Dash wakes to his house on fire, he manages to escape, but realizes his dog, Taffy, is still inside. Heartbroken, he watches everything he has burn, worrying about Taffy, until a firefighter hero shows up with her, covered in soot...
  • Cuddly Behavior by L.A. Witt, Cari Z.

    Cuddly Behavior by L.A. Witt, Cari Z.

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Detective Andreas Ruffner is less than thrilled when his husband and partner, Detective Darren Corliss, announces they’ll be cat-sitting for a couple of weeks. He’s even less pleased when he realizes the cat in question is a large grumpy thing with razor-sharp claws and no regard for personal space...
  • Fragile by Skyler Snow, Rheland Richmond

    Fragile by Skyler Snow, Rheland Richmond

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Jack. Flying out to LA to check on my son’s new relationship is one thing, but what do I do when I fall in love with his best friend Tom? I know Elliot wants Tom to be our buffer. I think he's meant to distract me. He definitely does that. The more I talk to Tom, the more I realize there’s more to him than a flirty, over the top persona he shows the world...
  • Payback by Alexa Land

    Payback by Alexa Land

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    What do you do when your ex-boyfriend breaks your heart? You get revenge, of course. It wasn’t just that my ex cheated on me. He also humiliated me and treated me like dirt. But I know how to get back at him. All I have to do is catch the eye of Malcolm Sterling—my ex’s dad, who happens to be a sexy, single silver fox. Since we’ve never met, he’ll have no idea who I am when I make my move...
  • As the Tallgrass Grows by Rachel Ember

    As the Tallgrass Grows by Rachel Ember

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    No matter how many times Johnny starts over, things eventually fall apart. Like they did when he left the family ranch he loves in Nebraska, or in his fledgling acting career in L. A. , or with his arguably perfect ex-boyfriend. Then he meets pretty, prickly, captivating Owen Galeo. A man who loves fiercely and protectively...
    Categorized as:
    cowboys  queer  contemporary  m-m  length-medium
  • Sleepless by Cara Dee

    Sleepless by Cara Dee

    Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Will Adrian one day understand that our girl can be a little troll? Probably not. In his eyes, Thea can do no wrong. You would think, since he works with kids, he’d see the difference between her anxiety issues and a well-planned tantrum to get what she wants, but whatever. It’s okay. I can be the disciplinarian, I guess...
  • An Old Standard by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    An Old Standard by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Original Work. Relationship: Andres Cardona/Riley Blackpoole. Andres takes Riley in hand. Words 5151 complete.
  • Bennet, Pride Before The Fall by Anyta Sunday

    Bennet, Pride Before The Fall by Anyta Sunday

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    “I want someone to want me for who I am. No changing my appearance or philosophies or principles. I need a partner to be proud of me—in public and beyond—and proud of themselves. ”. “Think you’ll find it? ”. Bennet had always dreamed of love. Of finding his Mr. Right. Hell, he’d even settle for Mr. Righteous. Who he won’t fall for, not ever? Mr. Downright Pride-less...
  • Bergamot & Sunny Day by Lyee Kitahala

    Bergamot & Sunny Day by Lyee Kitahala

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 10 ratings
    CafÉ worker Riku has just been dumped. .. again. Despite always giving relationships his all, Riku can't seem to ever make it past the three-month milestone in any relationship. And then there's Josh, the handsome, wealthy owner of the cafÉ who seems to have it all together...
  • The Wrangler and the Orphan by Jackie North

    The Wrangler and the Orphan by Jackie North

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    "Some scars run soul-deep. Some scars only love can heal. ". Brody is the wrangler at Farthingdale Ranch. He knows a lot about horses, but not a whole lot about people. He is so broken, he cannot imagine anyone would want to love him. Then along comes Kit, a young man in need of shelter, searching for a forever home. In Kit, Brody sees the scared young man he used to be...
  • A Little Bit Country (Don't Read in the Closet Events) by S.J. Frost

    A Little Bit Country (Don't Read in the Closet Events) by S.J. Frost

    Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Dear Author,. These two men used to be rivals. A (country) music star who is the perfect son in law material and a volatile rock star with an attitude. The men have been at odds for years, the media fueling the rivalry. But somehow their animosity turned into tenderness. How did that happen? [PHOTO: Two naked, lean, darkhaired men sitting together share a kiss...
    Categorized as:
    cowboys  queer  contemporary  m-m  length-short
  • At the Corner of Rock Bottom & Nowhere by L.A. Witt

    At the Corner of Rock Bottom & Nowhere by L.A. Witt

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Blackjack dealer and stripper Adrian West has lived in Las Vegas long enough to be numb to beggars on the Strip. Their destitution is a sad, ugly part of reality in a city where people win or lose it all at the tables every single day. So he’s at a loss to explain why the homeless man in the suit catches his eye. Why he can’t just keep on walking like he always does...
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