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  • 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.
  • Submission by Carly Marie

    Submission by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 20 ratings
    Everything Dean knows about himself is about to change. Dean’s friends see him as a genius who’s confident, successful, and Dominant. What they don’t see are insecurities that he’s hidden for years. An accident nearly took his life and left him scarred and in pain. His walls keep his secrets safe, but also prevent him from being the Daddy he once was...
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  • 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...
  • Body and Soul by Aiden Bates

    Body and Soul by Aiden Bates

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Brax is too young. Too vulnerable. Too perfect. My dominant nature craves someone to care for. Someone to command. Brax could be that guy if the circumstances weren’t all wrong. His brothers would kill me if I hurt him. So would my FBI partner. That doesn’t mean I can stay away. The young artist is everything I want in a partner. And when danger comes for him, I need to keep him safe...
  • Rules to Ignore by Susan Hawke

    Rules to Ignore by Susan Hawke

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 19 ratings
    Davey’s Revised Rule #1: A good Daddy will love his boy with all his heart. Davey Hendrickson doesn’t mind being forever single when he’s got his bestie at his side. It’s not that he wants to be single. He’s spent most of his adult life searching for his own perfect Daddy...
  • Common Ground by R.J. Moray

    Common Ground by R.J. Moray

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Why can't you have your cake and eat it too? Channon belongs to Jack—that's just a fact. But they aren't an island, and if Channon's going to get the happy-ever-after he wants, Jack's going to have to bury the hatchet with (and not in) the one other person in Channon's life whose disapproval matters.
  • Becoming Daddy by Mia Monroe

    Becoming Daddy by Mia Monroe

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    I knew nothing about love until they came along to teach me. My life is all about three things. Helping people in need. Loyalty to my friends. Surviving 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...
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    bdsm  m-m-m  queer  m-m  poly  daddy-kink  length-short
  • Close to Home by Carly Marie

    Close to Home by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 12 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...
  • Curiosity by Carly Marie

    Curiosity by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 23 ratings
    A Dom, a pup, and a little walk into a club… what could go wrong? Trent has spent the better part of his life in love with his best friend, Logan. When their short-lived romance falls apart, he knows it’s for the best. He’s a Dom and needs more control than Logan can give him. Logan knows Trent needs more than an excitable pup not looking for a Master...
  • Old Ink by Ali Lyda

    Old Ink by Ali Lyda

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 16 ratings
    He’s way too young and he works for me … so why can’t I stay away? I had no trouble saying no to Channing when he left for college two years ago. I’m two and a half decades older than him and he was just a kid. But he’s all man now and it’s hard to stay away. Especially when he takes a job at my tattoo shop for the summer. He’s got his whole life ahead of him. I can’t let him waste it on me...
  • The Brig (Falls Chance Ranch) by Rolf and Ranger

    The Brig (Falls Chance Ranch) by Rolf and Ranger

    Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Free online short story in the Falls Chance Ranch series. The men of Falls Chance Ranch see what happens when Dale's work comes to the ranch.
    Categorized as:
    spanking  bdsm  m-m-m  queer  m-m  menage  cowboys  contemporary
  • 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:
    bdsm  m-m-m  queer  m-m  christmas  poly  length-medium
  • Perfection: An Age Gap Romance by Gianni Holmes

    Perfection: An Age Gap Romance by Gianni Holmes

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    An Age Gap Romance. Perfection n. The state of being complete and correct in every way. Callum. I learned the hard way that love doesn't change anyone. Yet, here I am for the long haul with Ashton on his road to recovery. I have to make tough decisions for his own good, but I have to believe in the end we'll be better for it. Ashton...
  • Assisted by Carly Marie

    Assisted by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Foolish is judging a book by its cover… or a hockey coach by his suit. As assistant coach of the Nashville Grizzlies, Imil Bouchard has everything he needs, except maybe a Daddy. On the wrong side of forty and not looking for a traditional Dom, he knows there’s no point wishing for what he can’t have...
  • No Shame by Nora Phoenix

    No Shame by Nora Phoenix

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    (This is NOT a stand alone novel. See end of this description for details) Brad feels nothing but shame about himself. Shame about his sexual needs, about his reputation, about his medical problem no one knows about. No one, except his best friend Charlie, but no matter what feelings Brad may have for him, he’s not going there...
    Categorized as:
    friends to lovers  bdsm  m-m-m  queer  m-m  menage  poly  daddy-kink
  • A Kind of Romance by Lane Hayes

    A Kind of Romance by Lane Hayes

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 25 ratings
    Zeke Gulden is a ruthless Wall Street exec. His hard-edged, no-nonsense attitude has served him well in the cutthroat business world, but less so in his personal life. When he finds out his ex-boyfriend cheated on him with a coworker, Zeke can’t let go—not until he finds a way to get even. However, his meddlesome father has other ideas...
  • Tech Bros by August Jones

    Tech Bros by August Jones

    Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 12 ratings
    Control-Alt-Unravel. Evan. Having a secret crush on my hot, painfully shy roommate was a stupid idea from the start, but the moment I started casually hooking up with my boss during office hours, I gave up on making smart choices. Still, when my roommate tells me he and my boss hit it off on a blind date, I realize I’ve been a fool for both of them. Deacon...
  • 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...
  • Trust: by Angelique Jurd

    Trust: by Angelique Jurd

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Can Joey let go of his fear and trust Rick to lead him to a life of love and acceptance? After Blake's arrest, Joey struggles to make peace with his past. Building a life with Rick turns out to be more challenging than either of them expected...
    Categorized as:
    age difference  bdsm  queer  m-m  age play  daddy-kink
  • B is for Beg by Colette Davison

    B is for Beg by Colette Davison

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 6 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...
  • Cinnamon Roll by Anna Zabo

    Cinnamon Roll by Anna Zabo

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 21 ratings
    This cinnamon roll has plenty of bite! Maxime Demers has had an eye on Tom Cedric for a while, watching him flit from one awful man to another. So when Tom pins an ad to the community cork board at Bold Brew, Max can’t resist reading it. Tom’s looking for a play partner—someone who’s not a jerk—and Max knows he could give Tom what he needs. But first he’ll have to get the man to talk to him...
  • Exploring Daddy by Mia Monroe

    Exploring Daddy by Mia Monroe

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    I’ve never had a Daddy. Can he teach me how to be the perfect boy? I have three problems. No job. No direction. No clue what I’m doing next. Following my best friend to LA is the only thing that makes sense. I’ll start a new life, figure out a career, and learn how to be an adult. Meeting Matteo is intimidating but exciting. I know he wants a boy. I also know I’m far from what he’s looking for...
  • Reawaken by Christina Lee

    Reawaken by Christina Lee

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Losing his adoring husband shattered Tristan Rogers's world. For the past few years, he’s been going through the motions, running their dog grooming business while hiding the loneliness he feels down to his bones. When he witnesses an ugly breakup between a pretentious customer and his boyfriend, Tristan can’t help but intervene...
  • Challenge by Quinn Ward

    Challenge by Quinn Ward

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    A split second in the past molded their futures. .. until now. As the head chef at his family's restaurant and a single dad, Freddie's plate is full. He doesn't have time to fall in love, especially with the boy next door who made him question his sexuality when they were teens...
  • Late Check In by Mia Monroe

    Late Check In by Mia Monroe

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    His late awakening plus my years of pining equals one explosive reunion. Five years ago, he was my history professor. The crush I had on the sophisticated, intellectual man morphed into love. As an older student and teaching assistant, I figured I’d take my shot. I asked him out as soon as the semester was over, only to find out he was married. Oh, and straight...
  • Untamed Christmas by Carly Marie

    Untamed Christmas by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Jonas knows he’s lucky. He has a Daddy who loves him, a job at Untamed, and friends who accept him. What more could a princess want? Another little to play with, of course. A Christmas Eve playdate at Kyle’s house, where he can show off his pretty Christmas dress, fills Jonas with excitement...
  • Haydn by J.J. Harper

    Haydn by J.J. Harper

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 9 ratings
    Haydn. I’ll never find a boyfriend. Who would want me? I’m too shy, too geeky, too ugly. And I carry a truckload of baggage. A few hookups, some quick groping in the dark, is all I’ve had, but I want more. A man who takes over the reins every now and then. A man who tells me what to do and takes care of me. Jonas is the man I’ve dreamt about. Quiet and funny, kind to patrons and staff alike...
  • Requiem in Leather by James Buchanan

    Requiem in Leather by James Buchanan

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    The wilds of San Francisco are a long way from the rural-Utah beat of Deputy Joe Peterson. Kabe’s former Dom, the man who protected him in prison, dies and Kabe, along with Jack’s other boys, returns to The City to pay their respects. Joe wonders where he fits in after seeing Kabe at home, with the family and friends he left behind...
  • Only You by Nicole Dykes

    Only You by Nicole Dykes

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 9 ratings
    Tatum. My best friend is settled. He met the love of his life and was granted guardianship of his younger siblings. I’ve had the goal to help him for what seems like forever, and now that things are good for him, I should feel complete, right? But there’s always been a piece missing for me. Has been for a long time. Something I don’t think I can ever fix...
  • Something About Loren by M.A. Innes

    Something About Loren by M.A. Innes

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Sometimes it takes a loved one to point out the obvious before we see it. Loren knows he isn’t the most grown-up adult out there—though anyone who makes educational video games for kids can’t be too boring. Most guys he’s dated haven’t understood, but Gordon does. Loren’s loving boyfriend makes him feel special and cared for…but lately something’s changed...
  • Better Together: A Roommates to Lovers MM Romance by Quinn Ward

    Better Together: A Roommates to Lovers MM Romance by Quinn Ward

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Zach’s spent three years trying to ignore how he felt about his roommate. Now, the new guy in the suite is going to make him face his fears…Hiding his sexuality has alienated Zach from most of his roommates. They don’t understand what it’s like trying to live up to his father’s image of what a good son should be. When a new suitemate moves in, denying the truth becomes impossible...
  • Pacies and Photographs by Della Cain

    Pacies and Photographs by Della Cain

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Stepping out from behind the camera isn’t as easy as it seems. Dax needs cash, and he needs it now since his roommate has moved away without notice. Dax has a week to either make up the difference or break his lease. Both options are out of his price range...
  • Walker's Lost Lollipop by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat

    Walker's Lost Lollipop by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    When my daddy died, I swore I’d never want another…and then I lost my sucker. I was one of the lucky ones. Everyone said so. I met my daddy, my true love, my always and forever, while I was a freshman at college. By the time I graduated, we had a cute little house, the cuddliest dog, and our whole lives ahead of us, together. Until it was all stolen from me one rainy night...
  • Jonah by Shaw Montgomery

    Jonah by Shaw Montgomery

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Love is worth waiting for—at least, that’s what Jonah keeps telling himself. Taking care of everyone else while he tries to find the alpha of his dreams isn’t easy, but he loves the family he’s found. However, he’s starting to wish there was someone who just wanted to take care of him...
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    bdsm  m-m-m  queer  m-m  poly  omegaverse  length-short
  • Bound Between You by Shaw Montgomery

    Bound Between You by Shaw Montgomery

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Keegan hasn’t had the best luck with Doms or dating, but he’s not letting that stop him from finding Mr. Right…or maybe that should be Mr. Flirty and Mr. Stern but Sexy. When a promise leads him to the Bound & Controlled club, his artistic nature can’t help being pulled to two very different Doms, but who says he has to pick just one? Julian and Niall know they’re no good for each other...
    Categorized as:
    age difference  bdsm  queer  m-m
  • The Snail Affair: Memoirs of a Houseboy by Gillibran Brown

    The Snail Affair: Memoirs of a Houseboy by Gillibran Brown

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    A humble stand alone chapter of memoir to appease and tide over those houseboy fans eagerly awaiting the publication of my next full-length work 'Revelations. ’ Whenever that might be! Patience, people, patience! ;-)The Snail Affair deals with a more recent incident in this boy's life, taking place, as it does, in July 2015...
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    bdsm  m-m-m  spanking  age difference  queer  m-m  menage  contemporary
  • Hold Safe: a bodyguard/age play/daddy gay romance by Sue Brown

    Hold Safe: a bodyguard/age play/daddy gay romance by Sue Brown

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A bodyguard/age play/daddy gay romance. The third in Sue Brown's Biker Daddy Bodyguards series. Joseph saw someone being killed and now his life is in danger. The security isn’t the issue. The grim-faced Daddy at his back is a different matter. Mo is content with the quiet life. Once upon a time he had his happy ever after, but that ended...
    Categorized as:
    age difference  bdsm  queer  m-m  daddy-kink  length-short
  • Bad Daddy by Victoria Sue

    Bad Daddy by Victoria Sue

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Bad so bad. Caleb DeLuca knew that tattooed, scarred ex-cons didn't usually get trusted with anything precious. He'd spent the second half of his forty-three years atoning for the lives he had destroyed in the first half and was shocked to get invited to the club his brother-in-law owned. Especially when he found out what type of club it was...
  • C is for Comfort by Colette Davison

    C is for Comfort by Colette Davison

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 6 ratings
    A single dad, a doctor, and a one-night-stand. Is there room in their lives and hearts for one another? C is for Comfort is the story of two men learning that life is about more than work and that cuddling can fix everything. It's the third of three steamy, low angst novels, which follow each of the ABC triplets as they find love...
  • Ronan's Boy  (Escape Club) by J.J. Harper

    Ronan's Boy (Escape Club) by J.J. Harper

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Can Ronan keep his firecracker safe? Or is it better to let his best friend help him? Ronan is tired of hooking up. Of watching other men at Escape find their forever boys. He wants his own and he knows he's out there. Cody will be the perfect boy for the right Daddy, he needs to have the precise Dom-to-Daddy ratio. But he isn't exactly tripping over men who want more than a night of fun...
    Categorized as:
    age difference  bdsm  m-m-m  queer  m-m  abuse  poly  age play
  • Mine by Shaw Montgomery

    Mine by Shaw Montgomery

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Dare knows that love alone can’t save his boys from a terrible fate…meeting his insane family. Every hurdle they’ve crossed and every step they’ve taken has brought them closer together, but to test their bonds, Ryan, Scott, and Dare know they have one big obstacle left to tackle…family...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  m-m-m  friends to lovers  spanking  queer  m-m  menage  poly
  • Messy Love by Riley Hart

    Messy Love by Riley Hart

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Danny. 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...
  • Dear Daddy, Please Trust Me by Rheland Richmond

    Dear Daddy, Please Trust Me by Rheland Richmond

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Dear Santa,. I know I have a lot and I shouldn’t ask for more. But all I want is a Daddy that’s okay being a dad too. I love my daughter, but I’m still a boy at heart. I know what I’m asking for is hard. Maybe even impossible. But I have to try. Sebastian is happy with his life, but there’s something missing. A Daddy to call his own...
    Categorized as:
    age difference  bdsm  queer  m-m  daddy-kink  length-short
  • Heel by K.M. Neuhold

    Heel by K.M. Neuhold

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    “I’ve never thought of calling a man Daddy before, but I can’t think of a word that fits Vale better. He’s my Daddy, and I’m his pup. ”. Broken and bruised, there’s nothing I won’t do to protect Adrian. I picked him up and made him whole before, and I’ll do it again. Adrian is a sweet pup with a smile full of sunshine and a heart made for love...
  • Flipping the Switch by Brigham Vaughn

    Flipping the Switch by Brigham Vaughn

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    A 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...
  • Lord of a Thousand Steps by Tara Lain

    Lord of a Thousand Steps by Tara Lain

    Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    “I’m going to remind you what it’s like to be twenty-one. ”. When Ian Carney’s perfect boyfriend turns out to be a rat, and his internship in architecture morphs into an emergency round of babysitting for his gorgeous boss Braden Lord’s kids, Ian gets a dose of real-life real fast. Braden’s two kids idolize Ian and his cat, and they’re pretty disappointed to find him in their dad’s bed...
  • Wesley by Shaw Montgomery

    Wesley by Shaw Montgomery

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Wesley knows life isn’t always easy. Agoraphobia and depression might have taken up most of his teenage years, but Wesley hasn’t let that stop him. It’s just made reaching his goals a little harder. But when everything he’s ever wanted is right in front of him, Wesley has to decide if he’s got the courage to take that final leap. Tyler knows life doesn’t always go as planned...
  • Stealing the Silver Fox by Daniel May

    Stealing the Silver Fox by Daniel May

    Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 14 ratings
    Ezra Fontaine, a cutthroat CEO and divorcé, whose only soft spot is for his luxury car collection. Anton 'Tony' Cargill, a proud slacker and greasemonkey, who develops a work ethic for the first time in his life when he gets his hands on his richest (and finest) customer's private number. After a spontaneous string of drunken texts, Tony’s ‘natural gifts’ have Fontaine on the hook...
  • King by J.M. Dabney

    King by J.M. Dabney

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 9 ratings
    Andrew King’s life wasn’t what he’d expected it to be. At thirty he was a single dad who drove his rig to make ends meet and played in his band Executioners on the weekends. King saw himself being a husband again one day because that’s what was expected. When Melanie had gotten pregnant, their parents had given them one choice—they’d stuck it out a year...
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