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No Angel by Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIndy and his chosen family are celebrating the holidays…in true No Shame style. It’s time to say I do, and Indy couldn’t be more excited. Side by side with Noah, Josh, and Connor, he’s proud to take his vows with their friends watching. But his post-wedding bliss is rudely interrupted when his past once again comes back to haunt him... -
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Uncomplicated by K.M. Neuhold
Two men with a rocky history, and one with an all-consuming love for both of them. Sometimes I’m so lonely I swear I can’t breathe. I bring men and women into my bed to chase away the ache, but it never seems to help. I want something real, something lasting, but I’ve never been more afraid of anything in my life... -
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![Stubborn Boys by K.M. Neuhold]()
Stubborn Boys by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAlden has always liked a challenge, and what could be more difficult than not one, but two stubborn boys?Five years ago the military returned me home short one leg with scars covering one side of my body. I learned to live with it, I built a new life for myself, and I found a way to love the new body I was given… there’s just one thing I can’t accept... -
![The Promise by Piper Scott]()
The Promise by Piper Scott
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen an ex-boyfriend turns Jayne’s night out into a living hell, he has no choice but to make a deal with two hot, hunky, would-be bodyguards... -
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![Merry and Bright: The Water, Air, Earth, Fire Holiday Novellas by Riley Nash]()
Merry and Bright: The Water, Air, Earth, Fire Holiday Novellas by Riley Nash
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt wouldn’t be the holidays without the boys of the Water, Air, Earth, Fire series getting together to celebrate in this 25,000 word volume of festive novellas.In All Is Bright, six very different men gather at a Wyoming lodge to enjoy their hard-earned happy endings, with a dash of steamy hot tub trysts and cozy Christmas mornings... -
![No Fear by Nora Phoenix]()
No Fear by Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAaron is drowning. After coming out as gay, he lost his parents’ approval, his job, and his sense of identity. He feels like a freak who doesn’t fit in anywhere. His last hope was his brother Josh, but Josh can’t seem to forgive him for how Aaron treated him when they were teens. Not that Aaron can blame him, because he did treat Josh like crap... -
![Catch Me by Mia Monroe]()
Catch Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIt’s never worked with two. Is three the magic number? Cairo has been my bestie for years. He’s sexy, charming, and absolutely gorgeous. Even though the attraction is strong, my track record taught me to keep the line between friendship and more intact.But then Luca entered our world with his southern drawl, bedroom eyes, and sexy smirk, quickly making a play for not one but both of us... -
![Finding Ian by Riley Hart]()
Finding Ian by Riley Hart
JordanHookups have always been my thing, and expanding new ways of playing has me . . . curious. The idea of submitting to someone's total domination and care? It feels right when not much else in my life has.DavidDominance and submission have always been things I need in my life--even when it made me lose someone I loved... -
![Undisclosed Curiosity: A Gay Puppy Play Romance by Carly Marie]()
Undisclosed Curiosity: A Gay Puppy Play Romance by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA 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... -
![Uniting the Souls by Annabella Michaels]()
Uniting the Souls by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAs 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... -
![The Other Side of Here by E.M. Lindsey]()
The Other Side of Here by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“I’m a man of regrets, my love. I can always think of a thousand ways I could have done things better. But I don’t regret him.”Married for nearly two decades, Luca and Sebastion know what they want from life and from love, but they certainly don’t expect the shake-up that is Alexander Thomas... -
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Zayne by Ella Frank
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRebellion is necessary for development of character. ~ Cynthia VoightImpatient. Impulsive. Rebellious.Zayne Copeland’s been getting in trouble for as long as he can remember.But if trouble goes by the name Ethan Holt, he’s quite okay with that.Why wouldn’t he be, when Ethan has been the one to show him what love is?From boys to men. From school to The Office... -
![Already Home by Carly Marie]()
Already Home by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBy leaving Nashville, Harrison wanted to escape. What he found at home in Oklahoma was better than anything he’d ever had before. Harrison is happier with Greg and Jasper than he’s ever been. When Harrison can no longer avoid his ex and has to go back to Tennessee, he has Jasper and Greg by his side. But being back in Nashville also means facing Neil and Derek... -
![Shared Secrets by R. Cayden]()
Shared Secrets by R. Cayden
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHis brother’s two best friends, and an HEA worth fighting for…I’ve had a crush on Blake and Casey since I first started getting crushes.My older brother’s best friends, they practically lived at our house growing up. And when I was an awkward tween, I truly believed they were the coolest people on this unworthy planet... -
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![PHOENIX CLUB: The Complete 15 Books Series by CJ Bishop]()
PHOENIX CLUB: The Complete 15 Books Series by CJ Bishop
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFREE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED! To celebrate the month of love, THE PHOENIX CLUB series is bundled together for the first time. Over 600,000 words, more than 1,000 pages of hot, scorching MM romance. Discover why this series has more than 100 5* reviews combined.. -
![Fable's Foes by Gianni Holmes]()
Fable's Foes by Gianni Holmes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA cold-hearted club enforcer...An undercover snitch in love...And a kidnapped boy both men lust after… Booker“You don't have to fear your virtue. I don’t sleep with what I have to kill.” As the enforcer of the Grimm Reapers motorcycle club, it’s my job to remove threats to my brothers... -
![Our Love: The Story by M.A. Innes]()
Our Love: The Story by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen had his whole life become so miserable?Bishop knew something had to change when the only bright spots in his life were his online friends. So when a chance to visit one came out of the blue, he knew it was fate…and fate had a plan that involved the guys at his favorite online store, Leashes & Lace... -
![Master Zane's Boys: An MMM Age Gap/Daddy Romance by Morticia Knight]()
Master Zane's Boys: An MMM Age Gap/Daddy Romance by Morticia Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaster, Daddy, protector. Zane will do anything for his boys…As the owner of Boston's Club Sensation and mentor to the kink community, Master Zane does whatever he can to help those in need. When Ryan, his boy and Little, begs Zane to assist a young homeless man in trouble, he doesn't hesitate... -
![Loved by A.M. Arthur]()
Loved by A.M. Arthur
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKell Iverson Cross never imagined he’d find so much joy in his life, and he doesn’t take a single moment for granted. His tireless work championing omega rights have made him a bit of a celebrity across the territory, so when his brother Braun suggests Kell be the first omega to run for public office, Kell doesn’t say no right away... -
![Head Shy by Kate Sherwood]()
Head Shy by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
![Fight for You by Jaclyn Quinn]()
Fight for You by Jaclyn Quinn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIs this a love worth fighting for?One man is haunted by a past he can’t outrun.One man is branded by a legacy he can’t hide.One man is burdened by a guilt he can’t deny.The usually peaceful town of Riverside Falls has had its very core shaken by traumatic events. Three men find themselves at the center of it all, thrown together by circumstances beyond their control... -
![Bears in the Woods by K.C. Wells]()
Bears in the Woods by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe secluded rental cabin offers Jim Traynor exactly what he needs: peace and quiet to finish his latest book, and maybe a little inspiration for a new series. There’s even a little dog named Buster to provide an adorable distraction. Buster’s owners, however, bring distraction of a very different kind... -
![Love Him Wild by E.M. Lindsey]()
Love Him Wild by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe first time Parker Alling set eyes on his future husband, he was eight years old, and he punched him in the face. It was the moment his life with Ronan Hedrek was tied together in knots that could never be undone. Of course, things weren't always easy... -
![Coffee, Cops, and Tattoos by Athena Steller]()
Coffee, Cops, and Tattoos by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCoffee, Cops, and Rocky Lake Littles Book 3Adam Carter is too big, too busy, and too tired to ever find the Daddy that he dreams about. He's had his heart broken one too many times to ever want to try again. With his two best friends, his job, and his schoolwork, Adam is fine with how he's living his life... -
![Unknown by Charity Parkerson]()
Unknown by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMalik loves hating Logan… or hates loving Logan. Hell, even he doesn’t know. Three years ago, Malik met the man of his dreams. Everything stopped for him, so his world could revolve around Logan. Eight months ago, Logan walked away, leaving Malik with one burning question—why? No man on the planet has ever stolen Logan’s heart the way Malik has... -
![Extra Whip by L.A. Witt]()
Extra Whip by L.A. Witt
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWill and Aaron Taylor have a perfectly imperfect marriage. For twenty years, even when their desires haven’t quite matched, they’ve always found ways to adapt…until now. When Aaron’s needs push past his Dom’s limits, their best hope for compromise is finding a unicorn—a third person who checks both men's boxes... -
![The Dragon Prince’s Mates: An M/M MPreg Shifter Romance by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar]()
The Dragon Prince’s Mates: An M/M MPreg Shifter Romance by Lorelei M. Hart, Colbie Dunbar
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLife as a dragon is all fun and games… until someone uncovers the truth.Omega dragon shifter Spencer is living his best life. That is, until a secret is revealed—one that not only turns his life upside down, but also threatens the royal line of his kingdom. He feels alone for the very first time.Alpha dragon shifter Raphael was raised to be the perfect prince... -
![Safety In Numbers by Jessie G., Andrew Reyna]()
Safety In Numbers by Jessie G., Andrew Reyna
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Bro’s stick together no matter what.” When Chris and Liam made that promise, they had no idea how important it would become or how it would be tested in the most brutal way. Nine years later, their bond cemented in blood, that relationship is all they have to hold onto. Or is it? “No matter what happens, this friendship will be the one constant we can count on... -
![Love, Never-Ending by Michele Notaro]()
Love, Never-Ending by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJax~ Years ago, I picked myself up and started a new life after having my heart broken. And now I love it, I love my life. But it still isn’t enough. Something is missing. When I meet Symon for the first time, I know there’s something special about him, and I can’t help but wonder if he’s my missing piece. But everything’s confusing because my ex shows back up in my life... -
![Teacher Wanted by Susi Hawke, Piper Scott]()
Teacher Wanted by Susi Hawke, Piper Scott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLoving omega/beta couple needs help establishing a more alpha-like dynamic. Please reply ASAP. Asher Townsend is big, sweet lug of a beta. When he's not running heavy equipment in his job at a local rock quarry, he’s spending his time romancing his omega boyfriend, Dakota, and trying to find ways to make their relationship stronger... -
![Our Kind of Man: HeavyLoad #4 (HeavyLoad! Series) by J.J. Harper]()
Our Kind of Man: HeavyLoad #4 (HeavyLoad! Series) by J.J. Harper
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll good things come in threesMalachiOne guy. Is that so much to ask? All I want is a man to love. I’ve been alone for so long. I thought I’d found him; only he chose someone else. Then I see them: two beautiful men, lost in each other. It’s a full month before I see them again. They’re so full of themselves. I shouldn’t want them. I hate myself for giving in. At first... -
![Three Ties to Bind by Michelle Dare]()
Three Ties to Bind by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe CEOPerry Altair is following in his father's footsteps, has been since he was old enough to walk. There was never a question of what he’d do when he grew up. Not when a seat at the prestigious Altair table was presented to him on his graduation day. The Assistant/DancerDominic Summit lives a double life... -
![Izzy and the Right Answer by R. Cooper]()
Izzy and the Right Answer by R. Cooper
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsJamie “Izzy” Islington is an ace, femme, neuroatypical college junior with anxiety, an interest in coding and poetry, and difficulty identifying his own emotions. He’s had no interest in romantic love until very recently, when he realized he has a crush on someone in his circle of friends—although he has no intention of doing anything about it... -
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![Changes Going On by Kaje Harper]()
Changes Going On by Kaje Harper
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThree men, one summer of media, mentorship, and murder.There's a reason Scott Edison came out as gay and poly on national TV— now no one can try to push him back into the closet. But as his men and his hockey team deal with the fallout from fans and paparazzi, moving forward isn't as easy as he'd hoped... -
![Three Hearts on the Line by Michelle Dare]()
Three Hearts on the Line by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe NamesakeDexen Dremest leads a good life. He owns an exclusive club, has friends he cares about, and has a supportive family. Too bad there’s a hole inside his chest where his heart used to be. One man ripped it out, leaving only tattered ends behind.The Tech GuruGreer Lynx is happy most of the time... -
![Their Ball Boy by Addison Beck]()
Their Ball Boy by Addison Beck
I’m a walking disaster.I'm awkward, perpetually uncomfortable, and afraid of everything. Truly an example of natural selection at its worst.After a series of dead-end jobs, I'm now working with my disappointed dad as a ball boy for his team of superstars. It's the only thing I’ve got going for me, even if I know it's only a matter of time before I fail epically.Then I meet them... -
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Scary by J.M. Dabney
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Twirled World Ink where the crazies run the asylum. Gene Sheridan earned the appropriate nickname when Legend Gib Phelps employed him at Twirled World Ink—Scary. No one made it out of his old neighborhood without scars both mental and physical... -
![No Shame by Nora Phoenix]()
No Shame by Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 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... -
![ILYBSM: I Love You Both So Much by J.E. Birk, Rachel Ember]()
ILYBSM: I Love You Both So Much by J.E. Birk, Rachel Ember
A Holiday M/M/M RomanceEveryone has secrets. I’ve kept some big ones from my two best friends, and I know they’ve got a few of their own. After all, Embry and Adam never told me why they stopped talking to each other the night we graduated college. For my part, I’ve never told them that I’m bi—or that I’ve been in love with both of them for years... -
![Dear Cupid by K.M. Neuhold]()
Dear Cupid by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDear Cupid,I’ve been a very good boy all year... -
![Embracing Love by M.A. Innes]()
Embracing Love by M.A. Innes
With a boyfriend and a Daddy who get along and both love him to pieces, whether they’ve said the words or not, Cody knows asking for more would be selfish. But when all he wants is for them to love each other as much as he loves them, is being selfish really bad? Jameson knows that loving Cody means accepting Ford’s presence in Cody’s life as well... -
![Inevitable by Briar Prescott]()
Inevitable by Briar Prescott
The three of us were never impossible. We were always inevitable.When Drew meets Ezra, he doesn’t expect much. A one-night stand and a quick goodbye in the morning. That’s how these things usually go. Only there’s nothing usual about Ezra and the connection that forms between them.When Ezra meets Drew, he doesn’t expect much. A distraction and parting as strangers after a night of meaningless fun... -
![Sin & Saint by J.M. Dabney]()
Sin & Saint by J.M. Dabney
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEric and Ellison Gant better known as Sin and Saint were opposite sides of the same coin. They epitomized the nicknames given to them by their friends in the band Executioners. One thing Sin and Saint did well was fight and being inseparable means they had a lot of disagreements, but one thing they agreed on was Sheriff Camden Pelter was theirs... -
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![Finding His Daddies by Skyler Snow]()
Finding His Daddies by Skyler Snow
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCarsenI don’t like the idea of living with such a young guy. They’re impulsive, reckless, and this one is definitely hiding something. My boyfriend wants to give him a chance, a home. I’m not so sure that’s a good idea. Even if I can’t keep my eyes off him.LukasCarsen might object to it, but we need to take care of this boy. He’s lost. He’s confused... -
![A Family for His Daddy by Della Cain]()
A Family for His Daddy by Della Cain
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsb>Every Daddy needs a family. Why would Luke be any different?Luke loves his men. Having both his pup and his boy under the same roof is a dream come true. He spends his days working and his nights being the best daddy and master he can be. Luke will do anything to give his men the lives they deserve.Ryder loves Daniel and Luke... -
![Sound of Us by A.M. Arthur]()
Sound of Us by A.M. Arthur
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJake Bowden didn’t expect to be settling into a strong, loving relationship with another guy at only twenty-three years old—never mind with two. His chemistry with Cris is as strong as ever, while things with Charles are more like a simmer than a heavy boil. Charles says he’s perfectly content to go at Jake’s pace, but Jake isn’t sure slow is what he wants anymore... -
![Three Lost Now Found by Michelle Dare]()
Three Lost Now Found by Michelle Dare
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Life of the PartyHale has a body he loves to show off at work. Being a dancer at Untouchable means he gets to do what he enjoys for a living. It also means he gets to see his best friend, who he’s stupidly in love with, even though they aren’t going there… yet.The Gentle LoverDanny won’t cross the line between friendship and more with Hale. Not because he doesn’t love him... -
![Three Hearts by Ann Grech, Glen Lloyd]()
Three Hearts by Ann Grech, Glen Lloyd
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsConnorI owe everything to Levi. Everything. So when I fell for his girl, I did the only thing a good mate would do. I left. Ran. Six years in that hell hole trying to forget, trying to let them live and love each other. But I couldn’t stay away any longer.And now I’m realising it wasn’t just her I’d fallen for. LeviHe left us—spent years defending our country. He’s far more honourable than me... -
![Riding Through Fire by Kate Sherwood]()
Riding Through Fire by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvan is the son of Jeff's best friend, and no matter how much the kid flirts, how much he tempts, Jeff will not give in. Then tragedy strikes, and Jeff realizes that Evan needs much more from him than just his body. He also realizes that Evan may not be such a kid, after all...
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