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And All Their Stars by Riley Nash
We’re complete opposites, the sun and the moon, things that were never meant to touch.Everything changed the day this brooding, high-powered lawyer found his forever in a scrappy farm boy from Iowa. Jonah’s my sun, the center of my orbit. Separately, we’re lost souls. Together, we make something unforgettable...Categorized as:
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![Junjo Romantica, Volume 07 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
Junjo Romantica, Volume 07 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMiyagi finally gets over his obsession with his late high school teacher by confessing his love for Shinobu in front of her grave. When it comes time for Shinobu to choose which college to go to, his feelings seem to be swaying his decisions too strongly - even for Miyagi's liking... -
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![Snow Fairy by Tomo Serizawa, 芹澤知]()
Snow Fairy by Tomo Serizawa, 芹澤知
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Hokkaido-born Haruki meets animal photographer Akihito and finds out his accommodations have fallen through, he offers his home as a shelter for the winter. A city slicker, Akihito is smart, charming, and a smooth conversationalist; the polar opposite of country boy Haruki. Despite their differences, Akihito wants to close the gap between the two of them, before the snow thaws in the spring... -
![Junjo Romantica, Volume 06 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
Junjo Romantica, Volume 06 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt's the day of the award ceremony for Usami, but Usami's older brother, Haruhiko, can't keep his hands off Misaki. First an endless shipment of strawberries, then a "kidnapping" as Haruhiko drags Misaki off to his rich estate and locks him up! Meanwhile, a dramatic misunderstanding spooks Shinobu into leaving for Australia... -
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![Junjo Romantica, Volume 08 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
Junjo Romantica, Volume 08 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMisaki is struggling to pass his college entrance exams and has taken up a tutor--the cool and sexy Akihiko Usami. Misaki realizes he may be developing feelings for the older man. And so begins the bumpy relationship of this odd couple... -
![Junjo Romantica 03 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
Junjo Romantica 03 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMisaki wohnt beim Bestsellerautor Usami und kann seine Gefühle für ihn nicht länger leugnen. Eines Nachts rutscht ihm sogar der Satz "Ich glaube, ich liebe dich!" heraus... -
![Alibi by Nicole Edwards]()
Alibi by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTravis Walker has been battling dark urges since the day Juliet Prince kidnapped his six-year-old daughter four months ago. Although Kate was returned safely, the woman responsible vanished.When their attempts to find her keep coming up empty, Travis let his need for retribution consume him and it nearly cost him his relationship with his family... -
![His Fateful Heap of Days by John Wiltshire]()
His Fateful Heap of Days by John Wiltshire
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsInto his fateful heap of days the soul of man is cast. Only a few months from his fiftieth year, Nikolas is feeling a distinct wobble in his formidable certainties. Aleksey Primakov appears to have become irrelevant. All he needs, therefore, is to be dragged into an adventure with Devon's answer to the three musketeers... -
![Home for the Howlidays by Charlie Cochet]()
Home for the Howlidays by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGiovanni Galanos’s life took a dramatic turn after a terrifying ordeal and a newfound health condition led him home. Leaving behind his globetrotting adventures in favor of a more grounded existence, Gio finds solace in the arms of his love, Sacha “Joker” Wilder, a complex and captivating man who held Gio’s heart from the moment they first spoke... -
![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... -
![Not So Silent Night by Charlie Cochet]()
Not So Silent Night by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEscape to a Winter Wonderland with CEO and billionaire Colton Connolly as he embarks on a shenanigan-filled journey in search of the idyllic white Christmas he's always craved. Inspired by the enchantment of his favorite holiday movies, Colton surprises his beloved husband and their found family with a trip to the captivating mountain town of Winterhaven... -
![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 ratingsYiyoung and his college friends have formed a startup company together, and even managed to score a proposal meeting with the illustrious SJ corporation... -
![Zander by Carly Marie]()
Zander by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s hard to get what you don’t ask forNoah’s world turned on its head when he discovered his new boss was the gorgeous Daddy Dom he saw at DASH. He knows he should talk to him, but how can he do that when he ends up hurting himself any time Deputy Daddy is near?As the chief deputy, Zander knows he needs to keep things professional with the newest deputy... -
![The Science of Attraction by Jay Hogan]()
The Science of Attraction by Jay Hogan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI am Mackenzie Country born and bred. Farming the high country runs in my blood, like my father, and his father, and his grandfather before him. My future has been mapped out for me since the day I was born. Or at least it was, until Liam Skelton walks onto Lane Station, lights a fire in my heart, and turns my whole world upside down... -
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![Call of the Alpha by A.E. Via]()
Call of the Alpha by A.E. Via
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTHIS IS THE THIRD INSTALLMENT IN THIS SERIES and CAN STAND ALONE. The Story of ALPHA, CALL, OMEGA & LION ALONG WITH A COUPLE OTHER FAVORITES It’s been a couple years since Commander John Marion – the US Navy’s most decorated SEAL – hung up his dog tags, choosing his cherished Alpha over war... -
![Wintering with George by Mary Calmes]()
Wintering with George by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeorge Hunt is certain that spending time with his boyfriend’s family over the holidays will be a disaster. How can it not? For starters, he knows nothing about families, never having had one, as for the rest…talk about pressure. What if he messes up, says the wrong thing, and ends up losing the most important person in his life? Dr. Kurt Butler is his miracle; George can’t afford any missteps... -
![Tied Over by Mary Calmes]()
Tied Over by Mary Calmes
Josiah Redeker has been tied up, tied down, and just plain tied to Bodhi Callahan since the younger marshal was paired with him five years ago. It was an easy slide from partners to best friends, and though Bodhi wanted more, Josiah thought Bodhi could do far better than him...Categorized as:
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Vow Maker by Lily Morton
Dylan Mitchell wants to get married.However, after seven years of being engaged, that’s looking slightly doubtful. After going through ten wedding planners, they’re gaining a reputation somewhat akin to Henry the Eighth on the wedding circuit.Gabe has vetoed symbolic dove releases, forests of flowers, fire-eating performers, and puce as a wedding colour...Categorized as:
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![On a Midnight Clear by Lily Morton]()
On a Midnight Clear by Lily Morton
It can safely be said that Lord Barnaby Greenwood is not having the best of Christmases.He’s penniless, up to his eyeballs in debt, and about to lose his estate. Therefore, it’s hardly surprising that when a local property developer offers a lot of money to buy King’s Wood from him, Barnaby is very tempted... -
![Sleigh It Ain't So by Charlie Cochet]()
Sleigh It Ain't So by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFitz Harlow has the idyllic life he always dreamed of. With the fashion industry a distant memory, he now revels in the joy of running his own salon. In addition to his flourishing career, Fitz has found the love of his life, Jack, and inherited a colorful family of former Green Berets and their loving partners... -
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Secrets by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWill their secrets be too much, or exactly what the other needs?Larson knows two things: Doms think he’s too big to be a little, and he’ll never find a Daddy. He buries himself in work at the firehouse, the homes he remodels, and creating stunning woodwork, all while telling himself that he’s happy... -
![The Hardest Goodbyes by D.L. Roan, Kathryn Lynn Davis]()
The Hardest Goodbyes by D.L. Roan, Kathryn Lynn Davis
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome goodbyes are cathartic—a good riddance to those things that hold us back. Some are bitter-sweet. It hurts to say the words, but we know the pain is only temporary, and we’ll soon be reunited. Some goodbyes are forever . Those are the hardest to say... -
![Raven's Hart by Davidson King]()
Raven's Hart by Davidson King
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHaven Hart stands on the edge of good and evil. Having balance between the two is the only thing keeping the town from crumbling to the ground. For years, one man has been charged with maintaining that balance. Poe. The air of mystery surrounding Poe is one of necessity. He’s the keeper of secrets and for good reason... -
![Secret Simon (A Haven Hart Novel) by Davidson King]()
Secret Simon (A Haven Hart Novel) by Davidson King
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSimonBeing the nephew of one of the most infamous mob bosses in the world isn’t easy. Our family has enemies everywhere, and no one is safe without protection. Here I am at college with a fresh start, a new last name, and secrets hidden from those around me—life is going according to plan. Then one day on campus, I see him…and I want him to strip me bare…in more ways than one... -
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![Found by Annabella Michaels]()
Found by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs a former USAF pararescueman, Jeremy O’Brien is used to following orders, no questions asked. So, when Micah, his boss at Hamilton Security, asks him to take on a special case, he readily accepts. Micah’s instructions are simple, find the man in the picture and bring him back to Chicago... -
![Promises Part 3 by A.E. Via]()
Promises Part 3 by A.E. Via
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA bounty hunter’s partners to lovers’ story. The hunt is on… and he’s the prey. Bradford (Ford) King was sure he had the rest of his life mapped out. Though he was no longer a SEAL Lieutenant, his brother was home safe and he had a job that still allowed him to satisfy his hunger for hunting bad guys...Categorized as:
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![Noble Hops by Layla Reyne]()
Noble Hops by Layla Reyne
Everything Dominic Price has worked hard to uphold is about to come crashing down on everything he holds dear. So much for the quiet life. Just as assistant US attorney and brewery owner Dominic Price is settling into a comfy new chapter with his partner, FBI agent Cameron Byrne, the sudden death of Nic’s father puts their happily-ever-after in jeopardy... -
![Gruff Touch by R. Cayden]()
Gruff Touch by R. Cayden
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSometimes, love shines where you least expect it.There are a million reasons I shouldn’t crush on growly, grumpy Caesar Marin.For starters, the man is probably twice my age.He’s a famous tattoo artist, a biker with a pit bull, and he’s made it clear he doesn’t want anything to do with my geeky butt. He’s also apparently my father’s old friend.Not that I ever met my father... -
![Exploring Daddy by Mia Monroe]()
Exploring Daddy by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’ve never had a Daddy. Can he teach me how to be the perfect boy?I have three problems.No jobNo 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... -
![All Is Bright (Water, Air, Earth, Fire) by Riley Nash]()
All Is Bright (Water, Air, Earth, Fire) by Riley Nash
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA 10,000 word mini-novella featuring everyone's favorite couples from the Water, Air, Earth, Fire series as they celebrate Christmas. When six very different men and their families meet at a Wyoming lodge to celebrate the holidays, things are bound to get sweet, steamy, chaotic, and a little bit heartwarming... -
![Old-Fashioned Cupcake by Sagan Sagan]()
Old-Fashioned Cupcake by Sagan Sagan
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA visit to a pancake shop leads to an unexpected May-December romance that breathes life into the monotonous routine of an older salaryman.The daily grind both soothes and troubles older salaryman Nozue, until an unexpected visit to a pancake shop with his blunt younger coworker shakes things up!At 39 years old, Nozue lives a routine, if not melancholic, life of sleep and work... -
![Taking It Slow by Reese Knightley]()
Taking It Slow by Reese Knightley
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCan two men from opposite sides of the tracks find love?Colonel Liam Cobalt has it all. He is content being a successful colonel in the Army and a billionaire with enough money at his disposal to help others. It takes only one glimpse of Spencer Turner to change all that. When a headlong clash sets him back, he must rethink his strategy... -
![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... -
![Pinot & Pineapple Lumps by Jay Hogan]()
Pinot & Pineapple Lumps by Jay Hogan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPenn from Adelaide. That’s all I knew. We shared a single kiss over a year ago, and I can still remember every toe-curling second of it. He thought I was too young for him. I thought he was running scared. But that kiss was the first time I’d felt alive in a long time, and I’ve been chasing the feeling ever since—doing my research, a lot of research, a lot of men... -
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![Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz]()
Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOriginally 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... -
![Rebel without a Claus by Charlie Cochet]()
Rebel without a Claus by Charlie Cochet
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife for Leopold de Loughrey is anything but ordinary. His meticulous and logical mind is both a gift and a curse, especially when it comes to finding a heartfelt present for his beloved fiancé, Ward Kingston. As Christmas and their first milestone anniversary draw near, Leo is eager to find the ideal gift that will perfectly capture their deep love and devotion... -
![Junjo Romantica, Volume 03 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
Junjo Romantica, Volume 03 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMisaki begins to seriously question the structure of his relationship with Usami, but a high-class date with Usami makes it come to life. In the next Junjou Egoist story, Hiro goes to the extreme to nurse his lover, Nowaki, back to health... -
![Fairy Cakes in Winter by Lane Hayes]()
Fairy Cakes in Winter by Lane Hayes
A grumpy baker, a quirky ad man, and a recipe for forever…ScottSo this cute guy sits next to me on the plane and proceeds to talk my ear off for hours. Not good. I don’t like talking and I don’t like strangers. But Theo’s sweet, smart, and sexy—the perfect distraction from business woes and personal worries.Okay, things got overly friendly, but we’re adults and we know the score...Categorized as:
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![Stud by K.M. Neuhold]()
Stud by K.M. Neuhold
Stud: A boss, knob, or nail head...or, you know, the hot guy who’s way too young to keep asking me out with that adorably earnest smile …It’s been three years since West walked into my bar and asked me out for the first time. I was relieved he stopped asking after the first few “no”s and a way-too-good-to-be-real kiss. He’s fifteen years younger than I am; it can only lead to trouble...Categorized as:
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![Center of Gravity by Neve Wilder]()
Center of Gravity by Neve Wilder
When life comes apart at the seams, love is the only thread that can mend it Accountant Rob Macomb has a stable job that he’s good at and… that’s about it. A year of nothing but heartache leaves him seeking refuge from loneliness and grief behind spreadsheets, punishing daily runs, and the occasional anonymous tryst... -
![Bossy Baby by Athena Steller]()
Bossy Baby by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe BoyHayley has been looking for a Daddy, but there’s only one man he’s truly interested in—the big, bald, quiet man who visits his store every week. Hayley is trying to be patient, but if Mac doesn’t make a move soon, Hayley might have to take matters into his own hands.The DaddyMac’s soul is black, and he knows that when he dies, he’ll be heading straight to Hell... -
![Rebel by Reese Knightley]()
Rebel by Reese Knightley
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne man on a journey of redemption and the other out to prove himself.Cohen “Ace” Gray – Pegasus Commander.He’d buried one lover; he wasn’t going to take the chance of that ever happening again. Ace had his own demons to work on, but working closely with Jacob and having his friendship— despite their twenty-year age difference—had made life a bit easier... -
![Body and Soul by Aiden Bates]()
Body and Soul by Aiden Bates
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrax 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... -
![Protecting the Soul by Annabella Michaels]()
Protecting the Soul by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFor 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... -
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![Muscle Cub by Slade James]()
Muscle Cub by Slade James
He’s a little too young and way too hot for me.Austin Fox is a twentysomething beefcake living his best life working at a clothing-optional campground. He’s the reigning Best Cub of Bear Mountain Lodge. With a twinkle in his eye and a mischievous smile, he radiates body positivity and self-esteem.He could have anyone he wants...Categorized as:
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![Junjo Romantica, Volume 12 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
Junjo Romantica, Volume 12 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAs the end of Misaki's college years approach, he's faced with a difficult choice: living with the ever-popular boys love novelist Akihiko can be ever-so challenging.. -
![Promises Part 4 by A.E. Via]()
Promises Part 4 by A.E. Via
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMen found him attractive, interesting even. He was like a fascinating experiment gone wrong that men liked to investigate. He’d get a date - or two, if he was lucky - but it wasn’t long before Brian’s darkness showed, and the men were running from him. Brian King was honorably discharged from the United States Navy five years ago...Categorized as:
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![Sense of Place by N.R. Walker]()
Sense of Place by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDesigning homes is easy. Finding home is something else entirely. Thomas Elkin and Cooper Jones finally have the support of their families, and their love grows stronger every day. Now living together, they think nothing can stand in their way. But there are outside influences trying to pull them apart... -
![Miles High by Gianni Holmes]()
Miles High by Gianni Holmes
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRUBBLEOne look at a raggedy Miles who crashes the clubhouse and every instinct in his body is to keep and protect. Then he hears three words that would seal his fate.When Miles no longer needs his protection, Rubble must find an excuse to see him again. But Miles’s hot and cold reaction is sending Rubble mixed signals... -
![Lost at the Crossing by Nicky James]()
Lost at the Crossing by Nicky James
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTwo lost boys. Two long years. One path back to each other. Elian has lost two major anchors in his life, and he can’t figure out how to get back on track, so he takes to the rails, trying to outrun his struggles. The farther he runs, the deeper he sinks, losing himself more and more until a random phone call reminds him, he isn’t as alone as he thought...
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