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Dirty Heart by Rhys Ford
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA Cole McGinnis Mystery. Former LAPD detective Cole McGinnis’s life nearly ended the day his police partner and best friend Ben Pirelli emptied his service weapon into Cole and his then-lover, Rick. Since Ben turned his gun on himself, Cole thought he’d never find out why Ben tried to destroy him. Years later, Cole has stitched himself back together... -
![Looks Over by Rose Christo]()
Looks Over by Rose Christo
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 18 ratings"There's nothing wrong with trying to get to know my son's boyfriend. ". Skylar knows he's lucky to have an open-minded father. It's not just that Skylar and Rafael are both boys. Between their families exists a dark and turbulent past: Rafael's father was the first serial killer in the history of the Nettlebush Indian Reserve, and Skylar's mother was his last victim... -
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![Touch Within the Abyss by Moyori Mori]()
Touch Within the Abyss by Moyori Mori
Hitman who can’t kill x Blind young man. A salvation that melts loneliness away. The tender, romantic love story of two lonely hearts, masterfully told with amazing artistic talent. The debut work of an incredibly talented newcomer! “When you’ll get to know the real me… you will be disappointed. ”. Chinatsu, a hitman, meets his destiny again. His name is Kasumi...Categorized as:
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![The Hermit of Aldershill Manor by K.L. Noone]()
The Hermit of Aldershill Manor by K.L. Noone
Charlie Ash is ready to start a new job and a new life at Aldershill Manor. As a historian, he’s thrilled to dive into the estate’s archives. And he can hide from all the memories of his messy break-up back in California, where the man he’d thought he’d marry left him instead. He can find solace in exploring Aldershill’s famous gardens . .. until he’s caught in the rain, and found by a gardener...Categorized as:
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![Bowling for Turkeys by Amy Lane]()
Bowling for Turkeys by Amy Lane
Milo Tanaka was not recovering from the mother of all breakups when his best friend barged into his home and gave him a dog. While Julia the dog doesn’t like squirrels, cats, turkeys, other dogs, or most humans, at least she gets him out of bed...Categorized as:
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![Jericho Candelario's Gay Debut by R. Cooper]()
Jericho Candelario's Gay Debut by R. Cooper
Jerry Candelario, known as Potts to almost everyone, has spent his entire adult life focused on raising his siblings and his young niece. But the home he fought hard to make is starting to feel empty now that everyone has grown up and moved out and his precious baby niece has suddenly become a teen with a life of her own...Categorized as:
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![Taking a Chance by A.M. Arthur]()
Taking a Chance by A.M. Arthur
The last time Elliott fell in love, his fiancé cheated on him. Now fresh out of rehab, Elliott's confidence lags behind his libidoénot that that stops him from lusting after the sexy carpenter working on his kitchen—from a distance. He won't risk his sobriety on another potential broken heart. As half of an experienced home renovation duo, Augustus expects this job will be easy... -
![Head Shy by Kate Sherwood]()
Head Shy by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDan's early life left him with some complicated emotions - it's lucky he's got two understanding lovers and a totally annoying best friend to help him work through it all. This story is set between The Date and the epilogue of Out of the Darkness. -
![Little by J.M. Dabney]()
Little by J.M. Dabney
Insanity was in the eye of the beholder. Harmon Little was a surveillance expert. He lived in the shadows, and he liked it there. There wasn’t a place he couldn’t get in and out of without detection. As usual with his mischievous nature, his current assignment went south, and he ran. He thought he was free and clear until he knocked someone over in a grocery store aisle...Categorized as:
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![Tricking the Souls by Annabella Michaels]()
Tricking the Souls by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe cabin is waiting. for the SOULS to arrive. The tricks and the treats. soon will all come alive. When fingers get pointed. and no one will claim,. pulling tricks on each other. is the name of the game. Something is brewing. while the men enjoy fall,. but will they figure out. who’s behind it all? -
![My Men by Andrea Smith]()
My Men by Andrea Smith
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis sequel to "These Men," finds Paige, Eli and Cain trying to add to their family. Unfortunately, they've been trying for several months with no luck. The stork seems to be ignoring them . . . or is he? When an unexpected person shows up on their doorstep, it isn't quite the bundle of joy they've been hoping for, but their lives are about to get even more interesting... -
![Hopelessly Devoted by Piper Sheldon]()
Hopelessly Devoted by Piper Sheldon
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSkip has one goal: retrieve his romantically reckless best friend from Green Valley, Tennessee and get back to their normal life. Then Skip meets Jack. The handsome and caring stranger is just another distraction from his careful plans. Jack has dealt with more than his fair share of troubled men and is done with letting his guard down... -
![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... -
![B is for Beg by Colette Davison]()
B is for Beg by Colette Davison
A photographer, a rope artist, and a model. Can three create a beautiful romance? B is for Beg is the story of three men discovering that shibari, blindfolds, sexy lingerie, and rules can change everything. It's the second of three steamy, low angst novels, which follow each of the ABC triplets as they find love. You can read Archie and Corey's stories in A is for Aftercare and C is for Comfort... -
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![Law of Retaliation (Haven Hart) by Davidson King]()
Law of Retaliation (Haven Hart) by Davidson King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo universes unite to take on one formidable adversary. A Halloween party at Joker’s Sin means an evening of fun, drinking, dancing, and entertainment. But when a dead body is found in the club’s bathroom, it’s the loose thread that starts to unravel the hard-won peace of Haven Hart... -
![Suited For You by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda]()
Suited For You by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s smug, conceited … and hot as hell …. Becoming a partner at Caldwell and Holton will be the crowning achievement in my hard fought career. There’s just one problem. One arrogant, materialistic, flashy problem: Saint Caldwell. Unlike me, he’s never had to struggle for anything a day in his life … or so I think. But there’s more to the man than a showy Porsche and killer smile... -
![Dear Cupid by K.M. Neuhold]()
Dear Cupid by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDear Cupid,. I’ve been a very good boy all year. For Valentine’s Day, I would like:. ● A new pair of handcuffs (Zade lost the key to the ones we already have). ● A gallon drum of lube (seriously, we go through a lot with three of us). ● Chocolate (this one isn’t sexual, I just like it…although, I COULD melt it and eat it off something interesting). ● A remote-controlled vibrating butt plug... -
![The Alpha's Christmas Wish by C.W. Gray]()
The Alpha's Christmas Wish by C.W. Gray
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsStory takes place in the Omegaverse. Hobson Hills Omegas: Book Seven. Juan Vega lives in a town full of loving families and happy couples. As he watches his best friends fall in love, he can't help but wish for his own omega. He's been in love with Jackson since he met him, but it doesn't look like there will ever be a future for them... -
![Andre by L.A. Witt]()
Andre by L.A. Witt
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMatt. There’s nothing quite like a night with one of the Gentlemen of the Emerald City. No strings. No complications. I’ve been burned by love, and I’m not going there again. Unlike my teammates who fell for their Gentlemen, I know how to keep emotions from coming into play. At least… I used to. Andre. I used to love this job. The money doesn’t matter—just the thrill. But that thrill is gone now... -
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One Bright Star by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt's Christmas time. Time for family, celebration, and anxiety. The new baby is a blessing in Jeff, Evan and Dan's lives, but he's also one more thing to worry about. Jeff isn't sure society will accept their nontraditional family, Evan isn't sure what he has to offer the baby, and Dan. .. well, Dan's Dan. He's got PLENTY to worry about. -
![Blink by Rick R. Reed]()
Blink by Rick R. Reed
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLife can change in the blink of an eye. That's a truth Andy Slater learns as a young man in 1982, taking the Chicago 'L' to work every morning. Andy's life is laid out before him: a good job, marriage to his female college sweetheart, and the white picket fence existence he believes in. But when he sees Carlos Castillo for the first time, Carlos’s dark eyes and Latin appeal mesmerize him...Categorized as:
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![Leaning Into the Look by Lane Hayes]()
Leaning Into the Look by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGrant Kostas made a career based on his looks before joining his family’s real estate firm. He may not love his job but he’s better at sales than he thought. And when he’s poised to bring in the biggest account of the company’s history, even his father is impressed. Unfortunately, the extra attention highlights Grant’s personal life. His parents accept that he’s gay... -
![Cleansing Flame by Andrew Grey]()
Cleansing Flame by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSequel to Rekindled Flame Rekindled Flame: Book Two Life has been grinding Dayne Mills down almost for as long as he can remember. First he lost the love of his life in an accident that also left him with a permanent injury, and then his mother passed away a year later. When his house burns to the ground, it’s the last straw...Categorized as:
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![Under a Sky of Ash by Brandon Witt]()
Under a Sky of Ash by Brandon Witt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMore than a decade after leaving Colorado to attend college and escape his past, Isaiah Greene moves back and builds a life in Denver as a special education teacher. When he meets Ben Woods, the mentor of one of his students, the attraction is immediate. The revelations that they’ve both suffered traumatic childhoods form a bond between them... -
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![Adore by E. Davies]()
Adore by E. Davies
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I’m gonna go from twink to twunk. ” Tired of hookups, Caspian Grey is hitting the gym, though he can’t decide who he’s trying to impress—the sexy gym owner, or his dating app buddy, Bi Unicorn. If he can pack on some muscles, maybe a man will finally overlook his quirks and hold onto him. Matt Rowan owns a safe, welcoming gym, but his bank account and love life are equally empty... -
![A Set of Three by Melody Tyden]()
A Set of Three by Melody Tyden
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy life seems to have hit a dead end. My acting career is stalled, my love life is non-existent, and earlier today, I found out that the man I've had a crush on for the last six months already has a boyfriend. It seems like things can't get much worse when a passing car drenches me with water, leaving me soaking wet in front of the very man in question... -
![Mascara & Bandages by Brandon Witt]()
Mascara & Bandages by Brandon Witt
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAriel Merman is a new drag queen who finds a family at Hamburger Mary’s. After a performance as Ariel, Zachary Cooper walks home in his makeup and is physically assaulted by homophobes. Zachary’s worry that the attack has thrown a wrench in his good fortune is eased when he looks into the eyes of his doctor. Dr... -
![Head Over Wheels Book 2 by Jayda Marx]()
Head Over Wheels Book 2 by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHarley - Life is great. I’m healthy and happy, enjoying every day with my sweet and sassy Finn by my side. Jake is graduating college and starting his new career, and in just a few weeks, Finn and I will be joined together as husbands. But it never fails that just when you least expect it, life will throw you a curve ball...Categorized as:
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![Dreads & Crew Cuts by Sammi Cee]()
Dreads & Crew Cuts by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. When my homophobic, racist father caused a scene at my high school graduation, nobody was surprised, especially me. Getting kicked out the same day? Not a surprise either... -
![You're Ours (Not So Normative) by D.C. Emerson]()
You're Ours (Not So Normative) by D.C. Emerson
After yet another boring work conference, Tyler isn’t expecting anything when he accepts a dinner invitation from his “work husband,” Jackson, and Jackson’s actual husband, Sky. Sure, he’s noticed how well Jackson’s shoulders fill out his dress shirts, and Sky is quite possibly the most gorgeous person he’s ever met, but they’re married, and Tyler is as single as it gets... -
![Messy Love by Riley Hart]()
Messy Love by Riley Hart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDanny. I'm not a guy who's looking for a serious relationship. I love the chase, and the one time I thought I wanted more, the guy bailed. When my buddy Will mentions his recently out, older brother is looking for a place to stay, I offer the spare room in my apartment. It's clear Jonathan's past did a number on him, and he's locked up tight... -
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![Dear Mona Lisa... by Claire Davis, Al Stewart]()
Dear Mona Lisa... by Claire Davis, Al Stewart
Tom; shy office clerk by day and drawer of foxes by night, wakes up one Monday knowing the most extraordinary week of his life is about to begin. In five days, a lifelong ‘secret’ will be made gloriously public—but will it mean losing the person he loves most? Getting married… It seems only yesterday Tom changed nappies and sang nursery rhymes to a laughing baby... -
![Flipping the Switch by Brigham Vaughn]()
Flipping the Switch by Brigham Vaughn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA silver fox Dom, a sweet sub, and a feisty switch: could three be the perfect number? Logan Shaw is a divorced dominant with a bag full of toys and no one to play with. He loves the construction company he built from the ground up, but he’s been longing for a submissive to make his life complete... -
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![Not For Sale by Crystal Lacy]()
Not For Sale by Crystal Lacy
Mistaken for an escort by his student's guardian . .. Jace wants to prove to himself that he can be adventurous. Which is why he's using one of those apps for the first time ever. And the gorgeous guy who just showed up is enough to make Jace let go of all his inhibitions. Nothing is more important to Theo than being there for his orphaned nephew, even if it means staying in the closet... -
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Homebird by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCrispin Henry isn’t an adventurer. He learned early on that the world is a frightening place and that home is rare and precious. If his friends didn’t drag him to sports games and ill-advised trips to Vegas, he wouldn’t get out at all—and his trip to Munich for Oktoberfest is no exception. But it’s there that he meets Luka Gabriel, and he learns to take a chance... -
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Clip by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLuka was nothing more than a job to Brady… until he wasn’t. When the owner of the Phoenix Ice Rays starts receiving death threats, the first thing he does is hire Brady to protect his son, Luka. It’s a move that leaves Luka less than thrilled. Ever since moving out on his own six years earlier, he’s come to embrace the silence of his workaholic ways... -
![Love Is Heartless by Kim Fielding]()
Love Is Heartless by Kim Fielding
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Love Can't Novel. Small but mighty—that could be Detective Nevin Ng’s motto. Now a dedicated member of the Portland Police Bureau, he didn’t let a tough start in life stop him from protecting those in need. He doesn’t take crap from anyone, and he doesn’t do relationships. Until he responds to the severe beating of a senior citizen and meets the victim’s wealthy, bow-tied landlord... -
![A Kind of Home by Lane Hayes]()
A Kind of Home by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Kind Of Story. Isaac Dalton is the guitarist for Spiral, arguably the biggest rock band in the world. The band’s meteoric rise to superstardom has its perks, but fame and fortune aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Nonstop touring and performing exhaust him, and when an overzealous fan makes it imperative that Isaac travel with a clingy bodyguard, he is ready for a break from the madness...Categorized as:
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![Kissed in Paradise by Crystal Lacy]()
Kissed in Paradise by Crystal Lacy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsValentine's Inc. Book 9. Cary:. My impromptu vacation before a job interview in Hawaii gets interesting when my best friend books me a “tour guide” for four days from Valentine’s Inc—a date-for-hire app. The guy he hired? Fei Li, an ex-classmate from high school and the guy who made me realize I was gay in the first place... -
![Lucky Dance Date by Lacey Daize]()
Lucky Dance Date by Lacey Daize
Wes's life may not be perfect, but he works hard to make it as good as he can. Wes will never be his parents' ideal son, and he knows it. Worse is that they retaliate against him when their attempts to mold him into what they want fail. Still, he carves out what happiness he can while trying to stay within the lines. He's made himself a career as a dance instructor, and loves teaching kids... -
![Knowing Me, Knowing You by Renae Kaye]()
Knowing Me, Knowing You by Renae Kaye
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLoving You: Book Four. Can friends turned occasional lovers move beyond past mistakes and wrong assumptions to build something that can last? Quiet bookworm Shane has a big secret—one he’s kept for fifteen years. AFL superstar Ambrose Jakoby grew up next door to Shane. They were close friends, and Shane supported Ambrose through school. One night, everything changed... -
![Soul-Wrecked by Charity Parkerson]()
Soul-Wrecked by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo men made weary by life. A vow to accept each other as they are. Together, they’re building a beautiful future… no matter what anyone thinks. When Jason moves to Vegas to start a new life, the first friend he makes is in the same boat: new in town with only business acquaintances to call friends. Jason is immediately drawn to the bitterness Raiden doesn’t try to hide... -
![His Boy to Cuddle by Morticia Knight]()
His Boy to Cuddle by Morticia Knight
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Santa,. I just recently moved to Boston and would love to find a sweet, pretty boy to spend the holidays with. I’m a fit, thirty-eight-year-old Daddy who loves to cuddle, pamper and kiss up a storm. Spankings and punishments? Not so much. With that in mind, I’d prefer a nice boy. Naughty in bed? That’s a different story! I’m all about heating up the sheets and keeping my boy satisfied... -
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![Planting His Dream by Andrew Grey]()
Planting His Dream by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFoster dreams of getting away, but after his father s death, he has to take over the family dairy farm. It soon becomes clear his father hasn t been doing the best job of running it, so not only does Foster need to take over the day-to-day operations, he also needs to find new ways of bringing in revenue. Javi has no time to dream... -
![One Night in Bangkok by Gale Stanley]()
One Night in Bangkok by Gale Stanley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe temperature in Thailand is a humid ninety degrees but things are about to get a lot hotter for Philadelphia lawyer David Elliot. Thailand is a hedonist’s paradise but David isn’t interested in the sinful pleasures Bangkok has to offer. His only concern is taking care of business so he can return home and patch things up with his ex... -
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Melody by Blake Roland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"You’re stronger than you think. ". Zach Calton was left heartbroken by his ex-fiancé. While he dreads spending Christmas single, he’s hesitant to try dating again. Until his friends set him up on a blind date with a sexy high school teacher. Shane Howard has just come out as bisexual. Orphaned at a young age, he has no family to support him—just his students... -
![A Wilde's Collection by L.A. Witt]()
A Wilde's Collection by L.A. Witt
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne night club. Endless love stories. Wilde’s is the hottest gay night club in Seattle’s Capitol Hill. Sexy bartenders pour top shelf liquor for the most gorgeous men in town, and it’s the place to go for a night of dancing and hooking up. Romantic connections? You wouldn’t think so, but plenty of guys find love in the booths, bar, and even back hallways of this swanky club... -
![Lessons Learned by R.J. Moray]()
Lessons Learned by R.J. Moray
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings>When Jack sends Channon to Mistress Celestina's Disciplinary Academy, it's not what Channon expected . Potential friends and enemies abound, but all Channon really wants is to make Jack proud of him. Can he apply the lessons he's learned to the daunting spectacle of Mr White's 'presentation' party, or is he doomed to embarrass Jack in public, the way he's always feared? -
![Spare Time by E.M. Denning]()
Spare Time by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTired of the men his sister sets him up with, Connor takes his love life into his own hands when he meets not one but two men. They both happen to live in his building. And they’re both already. .. well acquainted with each other. On the backside of a divorce, Ethan is ready to move on but not sure he’s ready to date...
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