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  • The Magnolia Murders by Aimee Nicole Walker

    The Magnolia Murders by Aimee Nicole Walker

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Everything old is new again in love and murder.Work together, live together, and play together is the name of the game for Royce Locke and Sawyer Key. But one of those things changes when Chief Mendoza taps Sawyer to lead the newly formed cold case unit. His first task: solve the Magnolia Murders that spanned three decades and suddenly stopped in 2000...
  • On or Off, Volume 2 (On or Off (Paperback Ed.) #2) by A1

    On or Off, Volume 2 (On or Off (Paperback Ed.) #2) by A1

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Yiyoung and his college friends have formed a startup company together, and even managed to score a proposal meeting with the illustrious SJ corporation...
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  • The Confession of Marcus Stearns by Tiffany Reisz

    The Confession of Marcus Stearns by Tiffany Reisz

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    **No longer available - republished as part of "The Confessions"**THE CONFESSION OF MARCUS STEARNS takes place during the time of THE SAINT when Søren/Marcus Stearns is twenty-nine years old and has just met Eleanor/Nora.Limited-edition promotional giveaway at the RT Booklovers conference in 2014, but now included within The Confessions...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  queer  contemporary  m-m  length-novella
  • Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz

    Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 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...
  • BJ Alex 8 by Mingwa

    BJ Alex 8 by Mingwa

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Every night at 10, Dong-gyun locks himself up in his room, grabs a box of tissues, and watches a live cam boy show hosted by Alex, a BJ (broadcast jockey). Timid Dong-gyun admires not only Alex’s ripped body, but his candor in sharing his sexual experiences with viewers. One night, Dong-gyun downs too many drinks at a school networking event and passes out...
    Categorized as:
    queer  bdsm  m-m  contemporary  new adult  length-epic
  • BJ Alex 9 by Mingwa

    BJ Alex 9 by Mingwa

    Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    Every night at 10, Dong-gyun locks himself up in his room, grabs a box of tissues, and watches a live cam boy show hosted by Alex, a BJ (broadcast jockey). Timid Dong-gyun admires not only Alex’s ripped body, but his candor in sharing his sexual experiences with viewers. One night, Dong-gyun downs too many drinks at a school networking event and passes out...
    Categorized as:
    queer  bdsm  contemporary  m-m  new adult  length-long
  • Protecting the Soul by Annabella Michaels

    Protecting the Soul by Annabella Michaels

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    For Landon Greene, managing the band Carter’s Creed is more than just a job. It also means being there to keep his brother safe. When someone begins sending threatening letters to Carter, Landon feels overwhelmed with the need to protect him...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  queer  m-m  military  contemporary  length-short
  • Tourist Attraction (Destination Daddies) by Luna David, Honey London

    Tourist Attraction (Destination Daddies) by Luna David, Honey London

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    When an ER doctor rescues an accident-prone boy on a tropical island getaway, is it true love or just a tourist attraction?Nash doesn’t do relationships. Sure, he’s a Daddy, but he’s married to his job. So a kinky vacation to Turks and Caicos, where he can find a boy-of-the-week, is exactly what he needs to temporarily sate his Daddy desires...
  • Whiskey Throttle by Riley Hart

    Whiskey Throttle by Riley Hart

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Lincoln I’ve done a good job getting over my past. I’m not only proud of who I am, but revel in it. Still, I don’t let myself get too close to people. With closeness comes questions and those pesky feelings, and I’m having none of that. I’ve got a great job, friends, I’m cute and twinky, and my bed’s never empty. What more do I need? Except I can’t stop sleeping with Rush Alexander...
  • BJ Alex 4 by Mingwa

    BJ Alex 4 by Mingwa

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Every night at 10, Dong-gyun locks himself up in his room, grabs a box of tissues, and watches a live cam boy show hosted by Alex, a BJ (broadcast jockey). Timid Dong-gyun admires not only Alex’s ripped body, but his candor in sharing his sexual experiences with viewers. One night, Dong-gyun downs too many drinks at a school networking event and passes out...
    Categorized as:
    queer  bdsm  contemporary  m-m  new adult  length-medium
  • Shades of Lust by E.M. Lindsey

    Shades of Lust by E.M. Lindsey

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    “The path to paradise begins in hell.”― Dante AlighieriOn a small path leading to nowhere sits a looming cathedral, once-abandoned, now hosting the most dangerous of pleasures.And Stone Brice is the most dangerous of all: Lust...
  • Rushing In by Alice Winters

    Rushing In by Alice Winters

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    I finally have a chance to team up with Bradley, the hot fellow police officer that I've been longing to get closer to. Somehow, I haven't scared him off, even with my awkward flirting and my father telling him that I mimed giving birth to a cat as a child...
  • As I Am by E.M. Leya, Sara York

    As I Am by E.M. Leya, Sara York

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Kyle has struggled to protect his brother from the darkest things in life, but in doing so, they've lived on the streets, making a life for themselves away from those who would hurt them. It's taken years, but life is starting to look up for Ky. Still, he finds it hard to quit working the streets and the easy money it brings. Carson has everything he could want in life...
    Categorized as:
    anal sex  queer  m-m  contemporary  rockstars
  • Brie's First Day of Submissive Training by Red Phoenix

    Brie's First Day of Submissive Training by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    Brie’s life changes the day Sir comes to her tiny tobacco shop. His invitation to The Submissive Training Center is about to rock this young woman’s world. The renown school is famous for its submissive instruction. She has no idea the things that will be asked of her or the boundaries that will be pushed. Join Brie on her first day of training where true Subs are separated from the wanna-be's...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  bondage  queer  contemporary  menage  suspense  m-m  m-f
  • Cruising by Sean Ashcroft

    Cruising by Sean Ashcroft

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I could be the perfect boyfriend of the most beautiful man I’d ever seen. Even if it was only make-believe. Rowan didn't want to go on this Caribbean cruise—and he definitely didn't want to walk in on his hot, charming roommate—Lee—naked. But when Lee runs into the ex-boyfriend, the one who broke his heart, he tells a lie that leaves him stranded—he's here with the perfect boyfriend...
  • Gravity: Written in the Stars Book 2 by Mia Monroe

    Gravity: Written in the Stars Book 2 by Mia Monroe

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    He was only meant to be a hookup. Until he became my coworker.Only I could ruin the hottest potential hookup ever. One look at the gorgeous ginger, and I was done for. I summoned every bit of courage I had, then panicked. As is my way. I managed to put it behind me until he became my new coworker. Now, every day is a reminder of my insecurities and what might have been...
  • Becoming the Owners by Shaw Montgomery

    Becoming the Owners by Shaw Montgomery

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    All it took was one look for Ben to know he’d found his forever.He just needs to figure out how to get the enchanting man to come down from his gilded cage and see what is waiting for him down below. But when the stunning dancer in the cage spends more time hiding from the world than embracing it, Ben knows he’s going to have to get creative if he wants to catch the pretty bird’s attention...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  queer  humor  m-m  contemporary  length-short
  • Cinnamon Roll by Anna Zabo

    Cinnamon Roll by Anna Zabo

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 13 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...
  • Be True by Stella Starling

    Be True by Stella Starling

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    "When we're in public, you're mine.” Outspoken, outgoing, and outrageously out, Trevor Rogers isn't one to say no when opportunity comes knocking. And jetting off to New York City to play the part of reclusive billionaire Logan Carter's boyfriend for a Valentine's Day publicity campaign? That's not just a yes, but oh hell yes...
  • A Fighting Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion

    A Fighting Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Army Ranger Slater Cassidy has a very special – very sexy – target in his sights. Meeting gorgeous, smart, uber-snarky Casper Kennedy was the highlight of Slater’s last trip home to New York. The soldier in him carefully plans his conquest. Unfortunately, Casper’s wearing some seriously strong armor and Slater’s charm offensives bounce right off...
  • Date in a Pinch by Brigham Vaughn

    Date in a Pinch by Brigham Vaughn

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 5 ratings
    A sweet geek and his kinky tutor: someone’s about to learn their lesson …When chemistry teacher Neil Greene gets an unexpected delivery at Pendleton High, he's mortified when his fellow teacher and crush sees the contents that hint at the adventurous love life he’s dying to explore...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  queer  anal sex  bondage  office  m-m  contemporary  usa
  • Made to Order by Brigham Vaughn

    Made to Order by Brigham Vaughn

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 5 ratings
    A demanding chef and a straight former soldier: Taking orders has never been so hot!Veteran and bar manager Tyler Hewitt has too much on his plate. His old Army buddy is hanging on by a thread, his father is recovering from surgery, and he’s temporarily running the Hawk Point Tavern while the owner is away.Chef Donovan Ryan is always the one in charge—in the kitchen and in the bedroom...
  • Deadly Little Sparrow by K.M. Neuhold

    Deadly Little Sparrow by K.M. Neuhold

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 17 ratings
    Is there such thing as love at first bar fight?I may be small and pretty, but what I lack in intimidation factor, I make up for in violence.I made a vow five years ago that the motorcycle club responsible for my brother’s death would pay the price, and I’m finally ready to collect. May God have mercy on the men who hurt my brother, because I don’t plan to...
  • Leo by Silvia Violet

    Leo by Silvia Violet

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    I used to be CIA. Now I'm a tattoo artist and a vigilante.When a new hire at my shop gets too curious about my less-than-legal activities, he needs all the protection I can give him.He wants a lot more. More than I should be willing to give. And yet, the longer I keep him close for his own safety... the more I want him in my bed...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  queer  contemporary  m-m  military  length-medium
  • Unconditional Love by Andrew Grey

    Unconditional Love by Andrew Grey

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    "A Seven Days Story" Can a person's life change in just one day? How about seven? Donald Pottier and Jason Greene are barely more than boys when they meet on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. A day of crabbing soon turns them from strangers to friends, then to something more, but the boys' time is limited: at the end of the summer, Jay will leave Don and the island behind...
    Categorized as:
    anal sex  queer  contemporary  m-m  angst  length-short
  • Breathe by Piper Scott

    Breathe by Piper Scott

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Atop an empire of his own design lives an alpha waiting to die. CEO Marshall Alcrest has the financial world at his feet, but it’s been years since he’s made an omega kneel… and he’s come to terms that it’s too late to ever see it happen again...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  queer  m-m  contemporary  omegaverse  length-short
  • Stick to the Script by Lane Hayes

    Stick to the Script by Lane Hayes

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Jamie is a wedding photographer in need of a break, and a sexy freelance assignment on the East Coast sounds like an intriguing getaway. He makes his flight to Vintage Ridge just before an epic storm wreaks havoc on holiday travel. But when his friend is delayed, Jamie finds himself alone at the bed-and-breakfast for the night with the owners’ son..
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  queer  m-m  insta-love  contemporary
  • Fireman's Rescue by Andrew Grey

    Fireman's Rescue by Andrew Grey

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 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...
  • An Atypical Love by Shaw Montgomery

    An Atypical Love by Shaw Montgomery

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Rohan can’t quite decide if letting his friend Conner play matchmaker is the smartest thing he’s ever done or the stupidest. As an asexual Dom who’s never quite found Mr. Right, after a string of misses, even he’s starting to admit it might be time to let the crazy owner of Bound & Controlled steer the show...
  • Easton's Lost Otter by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat

    Easton's Lost Otter by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Traveling is the worst. I love being in my own house, in my own room, with my own things, and snuggling under my favorite blanket with my otter stuffie, Charlie. When my boss asks me to go to a week-long conference in Las Vegas, it is crystal clear that the options I have are to go or be denied the promotion I’ve been working so hard for. I choose to go. It’s Vegas. How bad can it be? Awful...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  queer  m-m  contemporary  length-novella
  • Play Party by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Play Party by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Original WorkAndres Cardona/Riley BlackpooleTwo Doms, one sub - for Riley, that's a recipe for bliss...
  • The Long Arm of the Law by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    The Long Arm of the Law by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Original WorkAndres Cardona/Riley BlackpooleRiley runs into Andres while he's on duty...
  • Eli by Shaw Montgomery

    Eli by Shaw Montgomery

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Eli knows who he is, and he’s tired of hiding it. Exhausted and at the end of his rope, Eli’s not just in the closet when it comes to his family, he’s so far in he’s starting to lose himself...
  • Rebound by Lynn Van Dorn

    Rebound by Lynn Van Dorn

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 7 ratings
    All Jacob Goldman wanted was for his boyfriend to not take him for granted. His plans, however, only gained him an ex-boyfriend, a damaged classic car, a charge of bird murder, angry townsfolk, and a hot mechanic he wants nothing to do with. All he wants now is his car fixed and to not be run out of town by the angry townsfolk of Oleander for involuntary birdslaughter...
  • Step Daddy by Morticia Knight

    Step Daddy by Morticia Knight

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Kit has two questions: When did he start being attracted to men? And why did that man have to be his stepbrother? When Kit’s mom got married to Gareth’s dad, six years and zero interest in each other existed between them. But that all changes when Kit starts noticing what a cool guy Gareth is. A bit of hero worship sets in, but that’s the extent of his feelings toward his brother...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  queer  m-m  age difference  contemporary  daddy-kink
  • Hookup by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Hookup by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    An anonymous club hookup could be the start of a beautiful friendship – or at least a whole lot of orgasms.Words:4051 (One Shot Complete)Also posted at: http://ckingsbridge.livejournal.com/4..
  • Green Means Go by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Green Means Go by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    What's better than negotiating kinks over tapas? The kinky sex that comes afterwards.Words:7809 (One Shot - Complete)Also posted at: http://ckingsbridge.livejournal.com/4..
  • The Bodyguard by Raleigh Ruebins

    The Bodyguard by Raleigh Ruebins

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    He’s the hot, charming movie star that everyone craves.But what he needs is my protection.My whole life, I’ve been training in martial arts, learning security protocols, and keeping my body strong. I was a bouncer at clubs and an overnight security guard, but in my heart, I’m just a small-town guy. Until recently, I haven’t had much to “protect” other than the chickens in my mother’s backyard...
  • An Old Standard by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    An Old Standard by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Original WorkRelationship: Andres Cardona/Riley BlackpooleAndres takes Riley in hand...
  • Cherish by Tere Michaels

    Cherish by Tere Michaels

    Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Several years after the end of Duty & Devotion, Matt and Evan are living quietly in their Brooklyn home with the twins, Danny and Elizabeth. The older girls - Katie and Miranda - are off at college, Evan is about to be promoted to captain and things are calm. Briefly. Evan accidently learns that Miranda has a new boyfriend and is talking marriage after just three months of dating...
  • Brad by Lucy Lennox

    Brad by Lucy Lennox

    Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    When Brad opens his Vegas hotel room door to find a hot police officer waiting on the other side, he assumes crazy Aunt Tilly has sent him a strip-o-gram. But instead of getting naked, Detective Gorgeous pulls out his cuffs — turns out, the badge and uniform aren’t just props, this cop is the real deal...
  • BJ Alex 2 by Mingwa

    BJ Alex 2 by Mingwa

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 19 ratings
    Every night at 10, Dong-gyun locks himself up in his room, grabs a box of tissues, and watches a live cam boy show hosted by Alex, a BJ (broadcast jockey). Timid Dong-gyun admires not only Alex’s ripped body, but his candor in sharing his sexual experiences with viewers. One night, Dong-gyun downs too many drinks at a school networking event and passes out...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  queer  contemporary  new adult  m-m  length-medium
  • Stay by K.M. Neuhold

    Stay by K.M. Neuhold

    Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    What happens to a couple when one of them discovers a new kink that he’s not sure his partner will be into? Dear Art, I’m sure you get messages like this all the time, but I feel like I don’t even know who I am anymore. I suppose I should start from the beginning… Three weeks ago, I saw puppy play for the first time, and now I can’t stop thinking about it...
  • Fire and Rain by Andrew Grey

    Fire and Rain by Andrew Grey

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 9 ratings
    Carlisle Cops: Book Three Since the death of their mother, Josten Applewhite has done what he’s had to do to take care of his little brother and keep their small family together. But in an instant, a stroke of bad luck tears down what little home he’s managed to build, and Jos and Isaac end up on the streets...
  • Artistic Appeal by Andrew Grey

    Artistic Appeal by Andrew Grey

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Brian Watson knows close friends Gerald Young and Dieter Krumpf have an ulterior motive when they invite him to their Christmas party. Brian has taken over the case to secure the return of the famous painting called The Woman in Blue to Dieter, but they don’t want Brian to be all work and no play. They intend to set him up with a friend, but he’s not who catches Brian’s eye...
    Categorized as:
    anal sex  queer  contemporary  m-m  length-short
  • A Selfless Man: The Men of Manhattan 6 by Sandrine Gas-Dion

    A Selfless Man: The Men of Manhattan 6 by Sandrine Gas-Dion

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    This book was previously published through Wilde City. This book contains homosexual relationships. It is preceded by A Healing Man. Ryan Carter always hoped his life would turn around for the better. He has a job that he loves, and another one that he hates. Becoming a rent boy was never his life plan, but circumstances forced his hand...
  • Up All Night by Annabeth Albert

    Up All Night by Annabeth Albert

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A new small town universe from author Annabeth Albert starring first responders in a small mountain town. Full House meets 911 Lonestar for emotional, uplifting happily ever afters for a tightknit friend group with each book featuring a fresh, stand-alone story. Book one, Up All Night, features a sunshine/grump pairing with a forty-something firefighter on a path of self-discovery...
  • Redeem by Christina Lee

    Redeem by Christina Lee

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Successful financial analyst Michael Walsh leads a picture-perfect life that anyone would envy—unless they caught a glimpse beneath the surface. Haunted by failed relationships and self-doubt, Michael harbors a soul-deep loneliness that no number of casual hookups can fulfill...
  • Waylon's Awakening by Quinn Ward

    Waylon's Awakening by Quinn Ward

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    A divorced teacher. His former student. Are they about to be taught a lesson in love?I’ve always been the nurturing type. I mean, I’m a teacher, I’ve got three kids – the very model of responsible, mentoring manhood, right? Well, now my wife has divorced me and my mother needs surgery, so I guess I’m moving back home in my forties.It’ll be a good chance to figure out what comes next...
  • Not Your Average Morning After by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Not Your Average Morning After by Cordelia Kingsbridge

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Riley tries to catch Andres off-guard. It doesn't go the way he expected, but he's not complaining...
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