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The Long and Winding Road by T.J. Klune
Sequel to The Art of Breathing Family is not always defined by blood. It’s defined by those who make us whole—those who make us who we are. And here, at the end, Bear and Otter will be tested like they’ve never been before. There’s a knock at the door from a little girl who has nowhere else to go. There’s a phone ringing, bringing news they do not expect... -
![The Former Assassin's Guide to Snagging a Reluctant Boyfriend by Alice Winters]()
The Former Assassin's Guide to Snagging a Reluctant Boyfriend by Alice Winters
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCasselWhen I gave up life as a hitman, I thought everything was going to be better. I was going to become a PI, help people, and live normally… and then I met Jeremy, the most perfect man to have ever saved my life (I mean, he might be the only one who has saved my life, but he’s still the best at it). From that point on, it was all over for me—I knew we were meant to be... -
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![A Side Character's Love Story, Vol. 7 by Akane Tamura]()
A Side Character's Love Story, Vol. 7 by Akane Tamura
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn incident at the park one evening prompts Tanaka and Irie to consider what it might be like to kiss the person they care for, with their nervous imaginings enough to distract them during their daily routines. It isn't easy to be yourself when you like someone, but the distance between them is closing a little more each day.. -
![Locked by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine]()
Locked by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
“ACE LOCKE JETS OFF TO SIN CITY WITH MYSTERY MAN”Sorry, ladies—and fellas—Hollywood’s hottest action star, Ace Locke, is officially off the market!The man on Locke’s arm has been identified as Dylan Prescott, the sexy new “it” model currently featured in the latest Calvin Klein ads... -
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![Five Star Review by Marie Reynard]()
Five Star Review by Marie Reynard
Gravity, love, and other inevitable falls.Aiden Lucas is used to a steady stream of discreet packages arriving on his doorstep. It's part and parcel of living with one of the internet's most popular adult toy reviewers, but nothing could have prepared him for the next toy his roommate receives—something that hits a little too close to a secret Aiden has longed to confess for years...Categorized as:
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![Convincing the Alpha by C.W. Gray]()
Convincing the Alpha by C.W. Gray
Story takes place in the Omegaverse. Hobson Hills Omegas: Book EightInjured in the army over three years ago, Noah Wilson walked away with his life, but lost his hearing. It's taken him years and the support of his family and friends to adapt to a new normal... -
![Bennett's Dream by C.W. Gray]()
Bennett's Dream by C.W. Gray
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Hobson Hills Short Hobson Hills Omegas: Book 3.5 Bennett Wilson should be perfectly happy. He has a loving husband, three wonderful children, and a house full of pets. His family and friends think he is crazy when he purposely gets pregnant with a fourth child... -
![By the Numbers by K.M. Neuhold]()
By the Numbers by K.M. Neuhold
Two hot roommates, minus clothes, plus a drawer full of debauchery, and a WHOLE lot of tension. You don’t have to be a math genius to figure out the sum of that equation... -
![Horribly Harry by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey]()
Horribly Harry by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBad Boyfriend, Inc—when you can’t find a good boyfriend, why not hire a bad one instead?To supplement his income while he’s completing his Early Education degree, Harry Townsend hires himself out as a terrible date—for a set fee, he’ll horrify parents and family members in all sorts of interesting ways. But when it comes to actual relationships—and sex—Harry doesn’t get the appeal... -
![Love Directions: An MM Shy/Flirt Instalove Romance by A.F. Zoelle]()
Love Directions: An MM Shy/Flirt Instalove Romance by A.F. Zoelle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElias ForthwrightHoroscopes always seemed a bit woo-woo to me, but I don't know how else to explain why it feels like the cosmic universe is pushing me in the direction of the mysterious North Easton, who miraculously comes into my life at just the right time. We’re nothing alike, but for the first time since my mom passed away, life is finally fun again thanks to him... -
![Elliot, Song of the Soulmate by Anyta Sunday]()
Elliot, Song of the Soulmate by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen you have the love of your life, you hold on tight.You don’t let go.Debate champ extraordinaire Elliot Anneston is a master in persuasion. He wins at everything. Until he meets sexy Scottish transfer Wentworth McAllister. Suddenly he doesn’t know what’s up and what’s up. The world is a whirlwind of feeling, and when it comes to the debate of his life, to lose is inevitable... -
![Shrewd Angel by Anyta Sunday]()
Shrewd Angel by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPax Polo is the swashbuckling guitarist for Serenity Free. Correction: Was the swashbuckling guitarist for Serenity Free. Now he sports a black eye and his bros have kicked him out of their band—three weeks before Christmas. It’s an unfamiliar kick to his over-inflated ego, but . . . whatever. No problem... -
![When Red Cried Wolf by Nash Summers]()
When Red Cried Wolf by Nash Summers
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAsher Williams is obsessed with love. It’s probably one of the reasons he makes such a fantastic matchmaker, love guru, and romance expert. And now that he’s in college, it’s finally his turn to shine. Asher’s relationship advice column in the school newspaper is his strongest matchmaking instrument, especially when it comes to helping hopeless romantics find their soulmates... -
![A Filthy Engagement by Jaxson Kidman]()
A Filthy Engagement by Jaxson Kidman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBarista by day.Engaged to the baddest rock star in the world by night.Well, fake engaged.I mean, what’s one more lie, right?To be fair, it was Dex’s idea.In trouble one too many times…Now he needs me to make him look tame.Trust me, there is no taming this wild hunk.He’s built from muscle, music, and a thirst for women.He can do whatever he wants.Just as long as holds up his end of this crazy lie... -
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![Charlie Sunshine by Lily Morton]()
Charlie Sunshine by Lily Morton
Sometimes love is a lot closer to home than you think.Charlie Burroughs can’t keep a man. All he wants is a good relationship like the ones he sees his friends having, but none of the men he picks ever work out. Despite him trying to be the perfect boyfriend, the men are either threatened by his looks or his epilepsy or a combination of the two... -
![Got Me Hoping by Casey Cox]()
Got Me Hoping by Casey Cox
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's just a one-night stand, they said. It'll be simple, no-strings fun, they said. They. Lied. I'm done with love and being broken-hearted. The only dogs I want to deal with are the ones I treat in the veterinary clinic I work at.But at thirty-four, having my first one-night stand can't hurt. Right? The rules are pretty simple.1. Don't spend the night.2. Don't see him again.3... -
![King Consort by J.R. Gray]()
King Consort by J.R. Gray
Avoiding sleeping with women was my specialty, an art form even. As the future King of England I couldn’t be caught sleeping with men. My whole life played out in front of the paparazzi, and they didn’t miss a thing. I had a carefully crafted womanizing persona to maintain... -
![To Catch a Fallen Leaf by Fearne Hill]()
To Catch a Fallen Leaf by Fearne Hill
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTake one shy French gardener, mix in a naughty aristocrat, add a splash of water, a dash of sunshine, and wait for love to grow.If only it were that easy.Reuben Costaud counts his blessings daily. His run-in with crime is firmly behind him. He has a wonderful job gardening on the Rossingley estate, a tiny cottage all to himself, an orphaned cat named Obélix, and a friendly bunch of workmates... -
![Social Sinners: Behind the Lights by T.L. Travis]()
Social Sinners: Behind the Lights by T.L. Travis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoey Hayes and his best friend Ricky Branson have been together through the good times, as well as the bad. Attending their first concert as teens set the path for their futures in motion. Shortly after, the pair joined band class where they meet Ethan and Mick and the foursome formed the metal band, Social Sinners... -
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Method Acting by N.R. Walker
Chase SoriaEvery budding actor knows acting is a difficult gig. There will be grueling auditions and punishing rejections. If you’re lucky, there’ll be roles that pay the bills and even roles that won’t.Roles we don’t believe in.But that’s what acting is—acting as if we do believe in them.So when the semester’s production project is announced and I’m cast as one of the leads, I’m ecstatic...Categorized as:
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![Meats & Memories by Duckie Mack]()
Meats & Memories by Duckie Mack
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDash made bad decisions in the past, ones that he paid for behind bars. He’s left his old life behind, but the memories linger. He finds a passion in food and sells his smoked meats and sausages at the Heartcraft Market.Evan loves his job as a sonographer, but sometimes the weight of his work wears on him. He surrounds himself with flowers and pretty things that remind him of the beauty in life... -
![Text Me Up by Isla Olsen]()
Text Me Up by Isla Olsen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNateDue to unfortunate happenstance, my precious phone is currently on its way to Ireland in the not-so-safe hands of Callum Foley—my sister’s boyfriend’s cousin. I’ve only met the guy once and my impression was unsettling at best, so the thought of him accessing my phone with all its private contents fills me with nothing but dread... -
![Loving My Omega by C.W. Gray]()
Loving My Omega by C.W. Gray
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSam and Teague have been best friends for years. Now that they are both single, can friendship become more?Hurting from a break-up, Sam moves home to Hobson Hills to take care of his great-aunt. After a year passes, he realizes the only thing he misses from his life in Seattle is the one man that has always been there for Sam, his best friend, Teague... -
![American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera]()
American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 18 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... -
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![Timing by Ashley John]()
Timing by Ashley John
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen it comes to love, is timing everything? Tom doesn’t have time for a relationship – not now that his fingers are practically touching the promotion he’s spent years chasing. His weekdays are consumed by desperately fighting for his editor’s attention and his weekends are wasted alone with meals for one and his cat for company... -
![Manic Pixie Dream Boy by K.A. Merikan]()
Manic Pixie Dream Boy by K.A. Merikan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings---. You can’t hide the cracks under the spotlight .--- Dusk. Leader of The Underdogs. Destined for greatness. Lives in the now . Abe. AKA Lolly. Iridescent. Unicorn. All Dusk wants out of life is for his band to become world famous. He also wants to have a lot of fun along the way. And to get his rocks off. When he wants something, he goes for it, consequences be damned... -
![Begging Ben by Anyta Sunday]()
Begging Ben by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsB is for Ben Spengler . B rilliant. Bashful. Burned. B rimming with desire for his BFF Landon, who is beyond compare. B ut they aren’t the same Ben and Landon anymore. Not after what Landon did. And didn’t do. B itter about his unrequited love. B ound by a night of drunken promises. Will the chemistry between them change, or will Ben break first? B is for Begging Ben... -
![Awfully Ambrose by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey]()
Awfully Ambrose by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBad Boyfriend, Inc—When you can’t find a good boyfriend, why not hire a bad one instead?Liam Connelly is a university student in Sydney. He leads an orderly and predictable life of studying, working as a waiter in an upscale harbour restaurant and spending lots of time with his cat, trying to convince himself that after his last cheating boyfriend, he’s perfectly happy alone. Well, mostly happy... -
![Saving Crofton Hall by Rebecca Cohen]()
Saving Crofton Hall by Rebecca Cohen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBenjamin Redbourn, 16th Earl of Crofton, has no intention of giving up his beloved ancestral home without a fight. Faced with his mother’s gambling debts, forgery, and the possibility of foreclosure by the bank, Ben vows to make Crofton Hall pay for herself. But opening an Elizabethan manor house to the public isn’t a one man job. With time running out, Ben needs help—and fast... -
![If You Love Something by Jayce Ellis]()
If You Love Something by Jayce Ellis
"A lovingly drawn depiction of Black family dynamics." —Publishers Weekly on Learned ReactionsA marriage lost is found again in this cheeky new romantic comedy from acclaimed author Jayce Ellis. As executive chef at one of the hottest restaurants in DC, DeShawn Franklin has almost everything he’s ever wanted... -
![Bro Jobs by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey]()
Bro Jobs by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey
Scout Talbot-Smith doesn’t want Trey Montgomery as his roommate. Scout isn’t a people person, and Trey takes his duties as house manager a little too seriously. But it turns out that rooming with a guy who thinks leaving a towel on the floor is a crime isn’t the worst thing... -
![In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae]()
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
A queer rom com that combines beach read vacation romances with laugh-out-loud humor and a sweet and steamy love story between two men. For fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexandria Bellefleur. Ben has been baking his grandma’s cinnamon rolls at the family café for years. He’s been quietly in love with Adam Reed, his musician-slash-mechanic neighbor, for just as long...Categorized as:
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![The Bromance Zone by Lauren Blakely]()
The Bromance Zone by Lauren Blakely
Two great friends. One road trip. And eight inches …... of snow that night at the cabin.If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times. Friends don't bang friends.I want my friends to stay in my life, especially that flirty, clever, outgoing best friend of mine.It's a damn good thing Owen and I made a pact in college to never ever sleep together, or else I'd be tempted...Categorized as:
dual-pov first-person-pov queer humor friends to lovers m-m contemporary forced proximity -
![Clueless by Willow Thomas]()
Clueless by Willow Thomas
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Cheerleader and His Twin’s Best FriendLexiI’ve been in love with Ryder Jackson since my twin sister brought him home and declared him her best friend five years ago. He is funny, smart, gorgeous. The perfect man. Except he’s never shown any romantic interest in me. Ryder only does hookups, but my poor demi heart wants the whole package... -
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![Insatiable Park Avenue Prince by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank]()
Insatiable Park Avenue Prince by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWho are we? Like you even need to ask. We’re the seven richer-than-sin legacies causing debauchery at the prestigious Astor University in Manhattan.Some call us spoiled.Some call us trouble.But everyone calls us the Park Avenue Princes.Insatiable Park Avenue Prince is the second standalone novel in the Park Avenue Princes world... -
![Manny Overboard by Parker Elliot]()
Manny Overboard by Parker Elliot
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAll Derek Huntzberger knows is business. He loves his kids, Delilah and Blake to death but that doesn’t necessarily mean he knows how to be the best father. Since the death of his wife five years ago he’s buried himself in his work, only making time for his children but never daring to have his own fun... -
![Matched To His Wolf: An M/M Mpreg Shifter Dating App Romance by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar]()
Matched To His Wolf: An M/M Mpreg Shifter Dating App Romance by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFate doesn't use dating apps to pair true mates...except when it does.Human Omega Colin Soames has finally made it. Investors are clamoring for his new hit dating app and then things get weird. Now he's on a mission to figure out who's co-opting his app and why; by going undercover as a potential date... -
![Ageless Fate by Toby Wise]()
Ageless Fate by Toby Wise
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNever in my wildest dreams did I think I would find my true mate in my ER. He’s handsome and everything I’ve ever wished for in a mate but will my age be a problem for him? And most importantly, what will the houseful of strays I’ve adopted think of Charlie? ~Dakota Waking up in the hospital was not on my list of things to do but finding my true mate makes it worth the pain...Categorized as:
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![The Hate Project by Kris Ripper]()
The Hate Project by Kris Ripper
This arrangement is either exactly what they need--or a total disasterOscar is a grouch.That’s a well-established fact among his tight-knit friend group, and they love him anyway.Jack is an ass.Jack, who’s always ready with a sly insult, who can’t have a conversation without arguing, and who Oscar may or may not have hooked up with on a strict no-commitment, one-time-only basis...Categorized as:
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![The Amazing Alpha Tau Pledge Project by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey]()
The Amazing Alpha Tau Pledge Project by Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey
Briar Pendelton is new to Lassiter, and he’s determined to get into Alpha Tau, even if that means lying about already having passed his LSAT and doing stupid pledge stunts like dressing as a sorority girl. Besides, he’s always looked killer in a skirt.Casey Hill has been pledge master of Alpha Tau for two years... -
![The [Fake] Dating Game by Timothy Janovsky]()
The [Fake] Dating Game by Timothy Janovsky
Ready. Set. Faux. Holden James picked the worst time to have a meltdown. His chance to audition for his favorite game show, Madcap Market , should have been a moment of triumph—a glorious, loving homage to his adored mom, who died six years ago. Instead, he’s destroying the minibar in a grim Los Angeles hotel room…recently dumped, partnerless and sliding into misery...Categorized as:
new adult first-person-pov queer contemporary m-m humor multicultural fake relationship -
![Played! by JL Merrow]()
Played! by JL Merrow
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA standalone Shamwell Tales story All the world’s a stage . . . but life doesn’t come with a script. Posh boy Tristan Goldsmith has one last summer of freedom before he joins the family firm in New York—no more farting around on stage, as his father puts it... -
![Admiring Ash by Anyta Sunday]()
Admiring Ash by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA is for Ash Heartford . A dorable, strong, and independent. A bandoned by his parents and attached to only one person—his little sister. A ttracted to River, the sultry man who saunters onto his doorstep with startling news. A lways yearning for more River, yet afraid to let him in. Should he play it safe, or claim his legacy and risk losing his heart? A is for Admiring Ash... -
![Falling Together by S.K. Grayson]()
Falling Together by S.K. Grayson
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt was supposed to be a one-night stand with a bad boy in a place where nobody knew his name. Evan just wants some excitement before he puts his heart on a shelf in a deep, dark closet. He finds that excitement in a gorgeous biker called Cop he meets on the road while he's reluctantly moving back to his hometown. Once he's settled in, he discovers what a small world it really is... -
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Action by Quinn Anderson
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA standalone novel in the Murmur, Inc. universe Pete Griflow is the last person anyone would suspect of being a porn star. He’s quiet, gawky, and can’t even talk to guys without turning red. But on camera, he’s a different person. In the porn world, he’s Jaden Prime, a coquettish power bottom who’s been tantalizing fans for over a year now. Pete is in a rut, though, and he knows it... -
![The Boyfriend Subscription by Steven Salvatore]()
The Boyfriend Subscription by Steven Salvatore
Equal parts sizzling, sweet and irresistibly fresh, Steven Salvatore’s The Boyfriend Subscription is the LGBTQIA+Pretty Woman rom-com fans have been waiting for.What happens when a simple deal gets…complicated?After losing his marriage and his beloved retail plant business, Teddy Hughes is ready to drown his sorrows—or would be, if he could afford another beer in his favorite dive bar... -
![Einstein's Peep Show by Josephine Myles]()
Einstein's Peep Show by Josephine Myles
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNerdy by day, naughty by night! Nathan Wright has a secret life. During the day he’s a dedicated student, working hard for his maths degree. But times are tough, and in order to make ends meet by night he becomes “Einstein”, wooing punters with his online solo sex show. Still wounded by his last dysfunctional relationship, Nathan’s happy being single... -
![Not Joe’s Not So Short Short by Christina Lauren]()
Not Joe’s Not So Short Short by Christina Lauren
Rated: 3.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Not-Joe Not-So-Short ShortNot-Joe. Dylan. Goofball. Heartwarming pal. Whatever you call him, he’s been a man of comic mystery to the Wild Seasons group. Now, for the first time, enter into Not-Joe’s world—his glorious, fun-loving world—as he meets none other than Perry... Ansel’s ex... -
![It's All Geek to Me by J.L. Merrow]()
It's All Geek to Me by J.L. Merrow
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJez is on a mission of mercy: to replace a tragically deceased comic book for his injured best mate, Tel. Venturing into the Hidden Asteroid bookstore in London—the temple of geekdom itself—Jez is bowled over by the guy behind the counter. Rhys is the poster boy for hot geeks: tall, gorgeous, and totally cool. Jez is desperate to impress him, so he bluffs his way through comic book jargon . . -
![The Fix by Anne Tenino]()
The Fix by Anne Tenino
Rated: 3.55 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsConfident almost to the point of arrogance, Jurgen never worried about his boyfriend leaving him until he overheard Nik telling his best friend he wants to move out of town. That's when the macho cop realizes that maybe asking Nik to move back to tiny Whitetail Rock—where he was tormented when he was younger for being gay and looking different wasn't Jurgen's most brilliant idea...
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