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How to Hack a Hacker by A.J. Sherwood
Kyou has a routine. A system. He guards Brannigan Genovese, hacks for his family of choice, and drinks far too much caffeine for any living being... -
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How to Steal a Thief by A.J. Sherwood
Since when is playing Robin Hood part of the plan?Pop into the unguarded apartment, find the multi-million dollar Treskilling stamp, pop back out. That’s it, that’s the entirety of Ivan’s plan... -
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![Seth by Carly Marie]()
Seth by Carly Marie
Be yourself because everyone else is taken. But what if that risks everything you know? Seth Johnson has worked his entire career to be remembered more for his skill than as an openly gay NHL player. Finding a boyfriend has been pushed to the back burner. As for exposing his softer side, the side that loves lace and lingerie? It’s not happening... -
![Take Two by Evelyn Sola]()
Take Two by Evelyn Sola
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCharlieI’m far from perfect.I’ve made mistakes.And every day I wake up and make a promise to myself. A promise to stay on the right path and not let my past take hold.Relationships are risky for someone not in recovery. For a guy like me, it could not only be dangerous, but it could compromise all the work I’ve done to stay clean. At least that’s what my family thinks...Categorized as:
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![Catch a Wave by Savannah Scott]()
Catch a Wave by Savannah Scott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDid you ever see a guy and just know you had to meet him?That was me and Bodhi Merrick. I couldn't take my eyes off him as he donned his wetsuit at the famous big-wave surf spot, Mavericks. I'll never forget that day. Or every time our paths crossed after that. Big wave surfing is a small world. And, as it happens, Bodhi felt the same tug---this irresistible attraction that drew us to one another...Categorized as:
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Savor by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLately, Logan "Unbreakable" Kellar's life has been a series of miscommunications with catastrophic consequences. However, this time around, the consequences threaten to not only damage his current relationships but erase a future he only ever dreamed of... -
![Family First by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Family First by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn injury threatens to end Stan’s career. Will he choose to fight for his beloved hockey, or put his family first? Few goalies are as dedicated as Stan Lyamin, known for his resilience on the ice, talking to his pipes, and his love of Elvis. Add in his adoration of his family and his life has been filled with all the things that bring him joy... -
![T.Y.P.O.: Take Your Pants Off by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook]()
T.Y.P.O.: Take Your Pants Off by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA typo in a text brought us together.Auto-correct gone wrong? It's never been so right! Aylee is scared of a couple things: Being in the water for one and being with a man for another. Good thing I'm the guy who got the message because I can kill two birds with one stone. Alpha-hole much? Let's call it confident. I know what Aylee needs because I have my own demons to conquer...Categorized as:
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![Love on Display by Dana LeCheminant]()
Love on Display by Dana LeCheminant
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThey’re sworn enemies. They also happen to be incredibly attracted to one another.After bonding at a half-marathon, rival gym owners Cam and Kailani discover the person they thought could be their soulmate turns out to be the reason their respective businesses are failing...Categorized as:
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![Wild and Wicked by Mari Carr]()
Wild and Wicked by Mari Carr
Gianna, queen of to-do lists, clean freak, organizer extraordinaire, has her future all figured out. Dream job at twenty-four, engaged at twenty-six, married at twenty-eight, first baby at thirty. And she’s on her way to achieving that…sort of. She has a job, though it’s not a dream, and she even thought she had her guy. Until he dumped her just short of that engagement ring deadline...Categorized as:
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![Slow Pitch by Amy Lane]()
Slow Pitch by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTenner Gibson has a job he enjoys, a prickly ex-wife, and an adorable daughter he wouldn’t trade for the world. With no romance, no sex life, and no other hobbies, a rec league softball team is as close as he gets to hedonism. But life throws him a curveball when cocky Ross McTierney sets his sights on getting under Tenner’s skin... -
![Back in Black by Rhys Ford]()
Back in Black by Rhys Ford
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThere are eight million stories in the City of Angels but only one man can stumble upon the body of a former client while being chased by a pair of Dobermans and a deranged psycho dressed as a sheep. That man is Cole McGinnis... -
![Never Mine by Bryce Oakley]()
Never Mine by Bryce Oakley
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat if their fake relationship wasn’t ever just pretend?Sage Carson has a messy reputation. Sure, she’s a soccer star with World Cup trophies and Olympic medals, but she’s almost as well known for her rebellious behavior off the pitch. She’s left enough gorgeous women with broken hearts in her dust to fill a roster. That was, until she got injured... -
![Just Say (Hell) No by Rosalind James]()
Just Say (Hell) No by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNeed an Escape to New Zealand?Valentine's Day. Even a hard man needs a soft side. Marko Sendoa isn’t a beach man. He’s not an Auckland man. He’s a hard man. Born Basque tough, raised in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, and bred on hard work, discipline, and getting the job done... -
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![Center of Gravity by Isabella Cassazza]()
Center of Gravity by Isabella Cassazza
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s a professional hockey player trying to win the Cup. I’m just trying to win his heart.It was supposed to be only one night. But one night can change your life forever. And even the most magical nights have consequences.Emilia Ravelli lives a fairy-tale life… or does she? What appears picture perfect on the outside can crumble on the inside... -
![When Sparks Fly: An absolutely addictive lesbian romance novel by Kristen Zimmer]()
When Sparks Fly: An absolutely addictive lesbian romance novel by Kristen Zimmer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe room is dark, except for the streetlights coming through the blinds. I can barely see her, but I feel her. She pushes me up against the wall and we kiss harder than we ever have before. I’ve been waiting so long for it to happen, and finally, it’s going to. Then the bedroom door flies open, and someone screams her name…Britton Walsh has never had a home... -
![Just for Me: A Rugby Romance by Rosalind James]()
Just for Me: A Rugby Romance by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLuke Armstrong doesn’t want to be a pioneer or an inspiration. He just wants to be a prop.What’s it like to be the first All Black to come out while he’s still playing rugby? Luke has spent over thirty years not wanting to find out, but hiding has become so hard. He’s a man who doesn’t get tired, but now, he’s soul-weary... -
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Final Score by Charlie Novak
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan one perfect night lead to more?Jordan Green is too busy for a relationship. With the World Cup looming, his focus is on making the England team, not finding someone to spend his life with. His friends may be settling down, but Jordan’s had enough of planning weddings. All he wants is some fun, and Félix is the perfect person for that… even if he is his boss’s brother... -
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Royal Engagement by Chance Carter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Prince with one rule. Never marry a princess. I follow my heart. It's the code I live by. And that's saying a lot, since they've been trying to put me in a royal match since the day I was born. I'm not cut out to be a prince. I've always been more of the playboy type. The crown sits a lot more comfortably on my older brother's head... -
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Waking Up Filthy by R. Cayden
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhy in the hell is there a naked, tattooed man in my bed?I’m a closeted tennis pro, and I’m certainly not accustomed to waking up with strange men.Never mind that Gabriel is a notoriously flirty rock star and, according to the marriage certificate we find in our Vegas hotel room, my new husband.Last night is a drunken blur, but there’s no doubt in my mind what needs to happen this morning... -
![Maximum Dare by Vanessa Fewings]()
Maximum Dare by Vanessa Fewings
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsYou're probably wondering what I’m doing hanging off the edge of London's tallest building, The Shard.I can explain. Kind of. Because I’m not even sure who the invitation came from to join the Dare Club.But I’ve narrowed it down to two men:Max Marquis, a tall, gorgeous Brazilian lawyer with an accent to die for and Nick Banham, a dashing English athlete who may have just broken my heart...Categorized as:
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![Be My Endgame by Zarah Detand]()
Be My Endgame by Zarah Detand
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSometimes the endgame is only the beginning. In the heated world of the Premier League, Earl Alex Beaufort, a charming Liverpool midfielder, collides on-pitch with Lee Taylor, Manchester United’s top striker. But when England’s World Cup dream brings them to sunny Spain, the real game sharing a room... -
![For Today by B. Cranford]()
For Today by B. Cranford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeventeen Years Ago . The first time Aaron Andrews saw Simon Foster smile, he knew he was in trouble. He'd never seen anything--or anyone--like the man who'd stolen his favorite seat in his favorite coffee shop. Six Weeks Ago . The late-night phone call that changed their lives forever was short... -
![Buckeye: An MM Romance by Casey Morales]()
Buckeye: An MM Romance by Casey Morales
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom international bestselling author, Casey Morales . . . A traded player, a children's home, and a love to defy all odds. Climbing the ladder of professional baseball is hard. As one of the only openly gay players in the league, Nick Dunlap's path is rockier than most. When Nick is traded mid-season, despite a team-leading batting average, everyone knows his "open secret" is to blame... -
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![Inside Out by Aimee Nicole Walker]()
Inside Out by Aimee Nicole Walker
Romeo Bradly and Julius Shepherd moved to Blissville for the same reason: a fresh start. Romeo was looking for a school district where he could make a real impact in the lives of students and faculty, and Julius was eager to teach one of his passions to the best and brightest at a school with a nationally ranked science program...Categorized as:
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![Tigers and Devils by Sean Kennedy]()
Tigers and Devils by Sean Kennedy
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe most important things in Simon Murray’s life are football, friends, and film—in that order. His friends despair of him ever meeting someone, but despite his loneliness, Simon is cautious about looking for more... -
![Net Bet by Ryan Taylor, Joshua Harwood]()
Net Bet by Ryan Taylor, Joshua Harwood
One bet. One spark. One chance.GabeI’ve spent years as the Warriors’ goalie, holding the line under pressure. But off the ice, my life’s a disaster. After dating too many men who only saw me as an NHL trophy, I’ve sworn off romance—until Brody skates into my life. He’s newly traded to the team, ten years younger, and carrying the weight of the world... -
![The BAHs by Saxon James]()
The BAHs by Saxon James
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA short featuring Kole and Asher from Line Mates & Study Dates book four of the CU Hockey by Saxon James & Eden... -
![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... -
![Forever Finn by Vawn Cassidy]()
Forever Finn by Vawn Cassidy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFinn Gallagher has it all, a beautiful girlfriend, a successful Hollywood career, a condo in Malibu and more money than he knows what to do with. He should be happy, but there’s just one problem, he’s gay and he’s been lying to the entire world... -
![Top Dog by Rye Hart]()
Top Dog by Rye Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy mafia family rejected our love.So I loved him all the more. When I was forced to leave I took my secret with me.Now I'm back. And I'm not alone.This forbidden love affair is about to start a war. Romeo They call me a thug. Vengeful. Fierce. And I don't give a f*ck. I'm here to make things right with Julia. The only woman I've ever wanted. And the only one I could never have... -
![Playing For Her Heart by Melissa Tereze]()
Playing For Her Heart by Melissa Tereze
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCOULD YOU CHANGE WHO YOU ARE TO GUARANTEE YOUR FOREVER?Dom Simmons is the talk of the town when it comes to football and women. But, in her mind, she can only commit to one—football.Backing into another car was problematic, but the woman who stepped out was about to become her biggest concern.Divorced, single mother, Blair Harrington... -
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Sideline Infraction by Emily Silver
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when I find the right guy at exactly the wrong time?I’m Alex Young. Star quarterback for the Denver Mountain Lions. Captain of the team. Son. Brother. Teammate.And I’m gay.No one can know. My secret could destroy everything. I lock myself up in the closet and throw away the key. It’s better this way. I can focus on football and being the best quarterback I can be.Until him... -
![In the Cards by Charlie Cochet]()
In the Cards by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLove is in the air, and what says ‘romance’ more than a Valentine’s Day wedding? Anston “Ace” Sharpe is down in South Florida for his cousin’s wedding, and with his boyfriend Colton accompanying him, Ace has some Valentine’s Day plans of his own... -
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![Christmas Carol by Jordan Marie]()
Christmas Carol by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCrude. Surly. Mean.That was the reputation Cyrus Martinez had—especially this time of year.Cyrus hated everything about Christmas.Every. Single. Thing.He didn’t believe in the joy of the season.Life had dealt him blow after blow and now he lived for himself and no one else.The one good thing in his life, was baseball and fate had been trying to mess that up too... -
![Slap Shot: A Marriage of Convenience Hockey Romance by Maria Luis]()
Slap Shot: A Marriage of Convenience Hockey Romance by Maria Luis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’ll do anything for his best friend…even marry her. I live by two universal truths: When I step onto the ice, I’m a god. Daisy Hall is the other half of my soul. My teammates joke that I’m too co-dependent with the coach’s daughter, and maybe that’s true. We’ve been thick as thieves since college, and even when I got drafted to the Boston Blades, Daisy followed me across state lines... -
![American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera]()
American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNo one ever said big dreams come easyFor Nesto Vasquez, moving his Afro-Caribbean food truck from New York City to the wilds of Upstate New York is a huge gamble. If it works? He’ll be a big fish in a little pond. If it doesn’t? He’ll have to give up the hustle and return to the day job he hates. He’s got six months to make it happen—the last thing he needs is a distraction... -
![Rushed by Lauren Landish]()
Rushed by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey say opportunity doesn't knock twice… Yet here comes Tyler Paulson, crashing through the door of my life. I know he’ll be trouble, but I can’t escape that smile… He's our new hot shot quarterback, and I’m supposed to show him around the city, but what I really want to do is show him how much I’ve grown up. Except there's one little problem. If I screw this up, I'm out of a job... -
![Changing the Player by Jacob Chance]()
Changing the Player by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFlynnYou know that voice in the back of your head telling you not to do something? Well, I don’t have one, at least not one that functions properly. Mine eggs me on, daring me to do my worst. Which is how I’ve found myself in my current situation—on the verge of being traded from my team.Coach gave me one last chance to prove myself, so I begged my agent, Nadia, to help me out...Categorized as:
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Score by Shay Violet
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOh boy. Great-Uncle Wren’s goofer dust really got me good this time. When Aras sits in my section at Sadie’s BBQ, I don’t know that he’s a hotshot Australian footballer. All I know is that I’ve got a serious reaction to this player down under. His accent. His rugged good looks. His...uh…well, let’s just say he’s got some skills on and off the field... -
![The Cottage on Rose Lane by Hope Ramsay]()
The Cottage on Rose Lane by Hope Ramsay
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"Happiness is a new Hope Ramsay series!" -FreshFiction.comUSA Today bestselling author Hope Ramsay begins a new series set on the coast of South Carolina where a good ol' boy meets a city girl and tries to win her heart... -
![Love in Texas by Chance Carter]()
Love in Texas by Chance Carter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sinfully delicious new Book Boyfriend every single week! Become the saucy, feisty, delightful woman in each story. Feel what she feels. Taste what she tastes. Do who she does! Lol, just kidding. I meant to say, Love who she loves... -
![Bidding for the Bachelor by Jackie Lau]()
Bidding for the Bachelor by Jackie Lau
Meet Cedric Fong in this m/m romance...I don’t need a date. I need to focus on finding a new apartment and finally writing another novel.But as the last single Fong brother, I’m expected to participate in a bachelor auction to benefit my family’s charity...Categorized as:
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![Me Against the QB by Billie Bloom]()
Me Against the QB by Billie Bloom
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBodie thought his homework was done when he graduated from college, but no such luck. His new assignment: prove to his dad he can handle clients by babysitting a wild NFL player in the off season.Colby is a handful for any agent and he can’t stay out of the press, for all the wrong reasons... -
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![Draw by V.L. Locey]()
Draw by V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say first loves never last. Jackie Blue Kalinski was about to show them—whoever they are—that the word never is not in his vocabulary.From the time Jack Kalinski was a preschooler he had a good sense of who he was and where he wanted to go in life. His childhood was spent drawing beautiful dresses for pretty people, male and female alike... -
![Taking the Body by V.L. Locey]()
Taking the Body by V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne’s from Flushing, New York, the other from Ambroise, France. Worlds, wit, and passions are about to collide!Phil Greco is that player that every opponent and their fanbase hates but secretly wishes played for their team. Greck is a mouthy guy, high-spirited, and able to tweak nerves with relative ease... -
![All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim]()
All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim
In this hilarious and joyous rom com, sparks fly when a piano genius and a Hollywood heartthrob are thrown together for a charity performance of solos, heartfelt duets, and a big, showstopping finale. Quito Cruz might be a genius piano player and composer in New York City now but it doesn’t mean that he’s any closer to his Broadway dream. Although Quito knows what the problem is. Or rather who...Categorized as:
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![Decidedly with Wishes by Stina Lindenblatt]()
Decidedly with Wishes by Stina Lindenblatt
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBucket List Rule #1: Be careful who finds your list. Oops. As the future CEO of my grandmother’s fashion empire, I’m not supposed to want to design a line of fancy dresses for girls with special needs. But when I pull out all the stops and present my vision to my grandmother, she agrees to let me try on one very questionable condition... -
![Wobble by Becca Seymour]()
Wobble by Becca Seymour
Cory is pursuing a life of fun, no stress, and taking chances. All three are put to the test when out paddleboarding with the Outback Boys activity group. His chilled morning takes a twist when he loses the battle with jellyfish.In need of rescue, Cory is more than okay with lifeguard Eric being the man to save him... -
![Femme by Marshall Thornton]()
Femme by Marshall Thornton
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsQueeny cocktail waiter, Lionel, wakes up to find himself in bed with Dog, a straight-acting softball player and the two embark on a rocky road to romance. A journey that requires coming out of the closet, going into the closet, a pair of red high heels, many pairs of red high heels, a failed intervention, a couple of aborted dates, and homemade pom-poms...
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