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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 ratings
    Miyagi 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...
  • Snow Fairy by Tomo Serizawa, 芹澤知

    Snow Fairy by Tomo Serizawa, 芹澤知

    Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    When 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...
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  • Junjo Romantica, Volume 06 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Junjo Romantica, Volume 06 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    It'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...
  • Dirty Laundry by Rhys Ford

    Dirty Laundry by Rhys Ford

    Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    For ex-cop turned private investigator Cole McGinnis, each day brings a new challenge. Too bad most of them involve pain and death. Claudia, his office manager and surrogate mother, is still recovering from a gunshot, and Cole’s closeted boyfriend, Kim Jae-Min, suddenly finds his teenaged sister dumped in his lap...
  • Blackwings MC: The Complete Series by Teagan Brooks

    Blackwings MC: The Complete Series by Teagan Brooks

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Book Dash - When eighteen-year-old Ember turns to the Blackwings for help, the club’s treasurer falls hard as forty years of secrets and lies begin to unravel.Book Duke - A ruined prom night, followed by a series of miscommunications, leads to Reese abruptly leaving Croftridge. But when she goes missing, Duke gets a surprise he never saw coming...
  • Junjo Romantica 03 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Junjo Romantica 03 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Misaki 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...
  • Finder, Volume 7: Desire in the Viewfinder by Ayano Yamane

    Finder, Volume 7: Desire in the Viewfinder by Ayano Yamane

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    "If you betray me, I'll track you down... " Akihito splits his time between being Asami's cook (and housemate) and working as a daredevil photographer...
    Categorized as:
    mafia  bdsm  queer  m-m  contemporary  rape  cheating  other-man-woman
  • 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...
  • Wanted: Boss Daddy by Sammi Cee

    Wanted: Boss Daddy by Sammi Cee

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    “Why would my boss want someone as young and broken as me for his boy? But the way he looks at me…” Levi has seen more life than anyone his age should have. He’s responsible for more than anyone knows. The weight on his shoulders is crippling, but he’d do anything for his family...
  • Vow Maker by Lily Morton

    Vow Maker by Lily Morton

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 16 ratings
    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...
  • Jonty in Russia by Barbara Elsborg

    Jonty in Russia by Barbara Elsborg

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    When Devan, Best Boyfriend in the Entire World, books them a trip to Russia in February, Jonty’s excitement knows no bounds. There’s packing to do, plans to be made, and places to see.Armed with his smile and a handful of dubious Russian Phrases, Jonty is ready for the delights Vladivostok has to offer—the famous glass beach he’s dreamed about, ice skating on a frozen sea, and snow...
  • 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
  • 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 ratings
    A 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 ratings
    A 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...
  • Attraction by Carly Marie

    Attraction by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    An M/M Neighbors to lovers Romance. Could satin, lace, and sass be enough to break through the ice? Dexter has never hidden his sexuality, and doesn’t blend into the background. From his fiery red hair to the panties he likes to wear, everything about him is vibrant. He’s the complete opposite of his new neighbor, and shouldn’t care if the grouchy man likes him… but he does...
  • Pinot & Pineapple Lumps by Jay Hogan

    Pinot & Pineapple Lumps by Jay Hogan

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Penn 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...
  • 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...
  • Keeping Secrets by Alexa Land

    Keeping Secrets by Alexa Land

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The truth can cost you everything. Twenty-six-year-old Beck Medina is convinced of that. He’s been abandoned by so many people over the course of his life, including most of his adopted family. Now he’s created a new family for himself at the resort he manages on Catalina Island. But they don’t know the whole truth about him...
  • 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
  • Junjo Romantica, Volume 03 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Junjo Romantica, Volume 03 by Shungiku Nakamura

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Misaki 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...
  • Center of Gravity by Neve Wilder

    Center of Gravity by Neve Wilder

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 9 ratings
    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...
  • Alone On the Water by MadLori

    Alone On the Water by MadLori

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Sherlock Holmes never expected to live a long life, but he never imagined that it would end like this. - 7725 WordsSorrow’s my body on the wavesSorrow’s a girl inside my caveI live in a city sorrow builtIt’s in my honey, it’s in my milkDon’t leave my half a heart alone on the waterCover me in rag and bone sympathyCause I don’t want to get over you...
  • Leo and His Lion by Andi James, Lila Wilde

    Leo and His Lion by Andi James, Lila Wilde

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Leo Varma doesn’t need love. At thirty-seven, he’s satisfied with focusing on his career, friends, and casual hookups. Besides, getting into a real relationship would mean finally telling his conservative family that he’s gay, and possibly losing them forever. He’s convinced himself that living in the shadows is good enough... until he meets Dylan...
  • 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
  • Common Ground by R.J. Moray

    Common Ground by R.J. Moray

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 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...
  • Perfection: An Age Gap Romance by Gianni Holmes

    Perfection: An Age Gap Romance by Gianni Holmes

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    An Age Gap Romance Perfection n. The state of being complete and correct in every way. CallumI 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...
  • Twist Me by Mia Monroe

    Twist Me by Mia Monroe

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    He gave me freedom through restraint.He captivated me the first time I saw him. I was drawn to him, curious about the mysterious, soft spoken older man. I convinced myself there was no way someone so worldly would be interested in a shy, inexperienced guy like me. I’m careful what I reveal, choosing instead to live with what if. But with each interaction, I felt things I never had before...
  • His Brutal Heart by Leighton Greene

    His Brutal Heart by Leighton Greene

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The ultimate forbidden love: a Mafia Boss and his captive.I'm a man without mercy. A Mafia heir.Brutality was all that ever made sense to me...Until I saw him.Unfortunately, he happens to be the sole witness to my latest crime. That should mean one thing.Elimination.But one look into those pleading blue eyes, and I lost myself.I let a beauty live…But - beast that I am - I’ve locked him away...
  • Whiskey Neat by Mia Monroe

    Whiskey Neat by Mia Monroe

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I want a commitment like I want a rash so why can’t I get the bossy twink with pretty lips and plenty of snark out of my head?  Anyone who spends time with me knows two things. 1. If I want something I get it, which is how I end up back in my old college haunts, buying a dilapidated bar with my five best friends and staring down the barrel of an unknown future. 2...
  • Assisted by Carly Marie

    Assisted by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Foolish is judging a book by its cover… or a hockey coach by his suitAs 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. And of course, he’s drawn to the extra-anxious director who exudes the need for a Daddy not a boy...
  • How to Heal by Susan Hawke

    How to Heal by Susan Hawke

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Take one former bully, unable to forgive himself for the sins of his past… Clark Danvers is a wild twenty-one year old who’s trying to prove he’s an adult. With a two-year degree in hand, he manages the family car dealership and seemingly parties by night. Given the amount of times he’s been pulled over for speeding by Deputy Rick Matthews, public opinion seems to be right...
  • By the Light of Dawn by Adrienne Wilder

    By the Light of Dawn by Adrienne Wilder

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    This is a follow up to the novel In the Absence of Light. You must read the first book to fully understand/enjoy this one. A handmade sailboat helped bring Morgan back to Grant but he never imagined they would put it in the water. Then Morgan sees something in the light that sets Grant on a mission to get them to the middle of the ocean. An unknown destination they have to be when the sun rises...
  • Wanted: Patient Daddy by Sammi Cee

    Wanted: Patient Daddy by Sammi Cee

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Toby thinks he’s irritating. I think he’s a breath of fresh air. Toby’s family has made sure he knows what a screw-up he is at every turn. Too fidgety, too touchy, just too much. He’s given up hope of finding what he wants in search of the only kind of Daddy he thinks will be able to tolerate him, a patient one...
  • Creed by Athena Steller

    Creed by Athena Steller

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    SammyI want to be hurt. I want to be a baby. I’ve never found someone who understands that I need both until the night I’m kidnapped and told to save the life of a hitman.CreedI’m a cold-blooded killer. I’m a soft Daddy. Sammy healed my body and only he has ever reached the heart I’d incased in ice.Together, we shouldn’t work but we do...
  • Discovery by Quinn Ward

    Discovery by Quinn Ward

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A Demisexual Age Play Romance Sex is a lot like pizza. It's good, but you won't die without it... Matteo's always known he was different. Seeing his older brothers falling in love shines a spotlight on his own lack of desire. Modeling age play gear was a way to prove he could make his own decisions, nothing more...
  • Born Daddy by Morticia Knight

    Born Daddy by Morticia Knight

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    They both loved an evil man. In a wrenching journey to redemption, leaning on each other will change their lives forever.Grief-stricken Tate Myers can’t believe his Daddy and Master is gone. Reeling from the discovery of his dead lover’s secret life as a serial killer, he seeks answers from the one person who could help heal his heart...
  • Surrender Your Heart by Aimee Nicole Walker

    Surrender Your Heart by Aimee Nicole Walker

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    ***Surrender Your Heart was originally published in 2015. This second edition has been completely re-edited but does not contain new material. *** Secrets and fears—everyone has them. Some more than others. A heavy secret brought Liam Connelly to DC, but it isn’t the only reason he stays. Hired to tend bar at Bottoms Up, Liam finds himself drawn to his enigmatic boss like a moth to a flame...
  • Feel Me by A.M. Arthur

    Feel Me by A.M. Arthur

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Alpha Eriq Lars-Higgs is determined to follow in the footsteps of the two alphas who raised him by being the best constable possible. Mating is the last thing on his mind—until Emory Cross heats for the first time and Eriq scents his bondmate. But Emory is so much younger and still in university, his life ripe with choices, so Eriq keeps his distance. And then Emory is gone...
  • A Matter of Fact by Kate Hawthorne

    A Matter of Fact by Kate Hawthorne

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Name – Rhys St. GeorgeAge – 37Relationship status – SingleLooking for – A way to make all of this rightBiggest regret – Callahan McMillianHobbies – Having money, making money, spending money, and wine...
  • The Ghosts Between Us by Brigham Vaughn

    The Ghosts Between Us by Brigham Vaughn

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Dr. Christopher Allen knows how to deal with death. He’s a psychiatrist who works with hospice patients and their families, helping them cope with grief and letting go. But Chris’s job doesn’t prepare him for the sudden death of his devil-may-care brother Cal. At Cal’s funeral, Chris is completely thrown when he meets Elliot Rawlings, an artist Cal has been dating...
  • Haydn by J.J. Harper

    Haydn by J.J. Harper

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    HaydnI’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...
  • Just a Little in Love by Victoria Sue

    Just a Little in Love by Victoria Sue

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Rowan couldn’t remember a time when he was truly happy. Especially not suffering from his mother’s so-called care or his father’s complete indifference.The only time he was even a little bit free was every Friday night at the club with his friends.And even there, he wasn’t ever quite good enough...
  • Never Enough by E.M. Denning

    Never Enough by E.M. Denning

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Tommy Parker has everything under control. He's made it through almost four years of University without revealing the secrets of his tumultuous home life. He has his eye on the prize but he can't turn down a party invitation from his friend Shawn. Even though it's not his scene Tommy finds he doesn't mind being the subject of Vince Barnett's attention. Vince Barnett is ready to move on...
  • Loved Like a Little by Aria Grace

    Loved Like a Little by Aria Grace

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Billy never had much self-confidence. Things weren't great growing up in his household, but when his mom died, his dad became even worse. And there was nothing he could do to make his dad like him. When he was at college, it was easier to ignore his dad's drinking and harassment. But when Billy comes home after graduating culinary school, all those old wounds are opened up again...
  • Trashed to Treasured by Aria Grace

    Trashed to Treasured by Aria Grace

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Brody was back with his high school sweetheart, Geo, and he believed that this time would be different. But Geo isn't a one-man guy, and he made Brody feel ashamed of the side of himself that never fully grew up. Even though Brody wants to act Little sometimes, he knows Geo isn't going to ever be a good Daddy for him...
  • Niall by Silvia Violet

    Niall by Silvia Violet

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 9 ratings
    I’m a former FBI agent. Now I’m on the opposite side of the law as part of an underground vigilante organization.When the fight to stop a crime ring pairs me with a pawn shop owner, it’s hate at first sight.Fun fact: Hate and desire aren’t mutually exclusive.To further the investigation, Marcus and I must pretend to be boyfriends...
  • Undisclosed Desires by Carly Marie

    Undisclosed Desires by Carly Marie

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Caleb Masterson is, by all accounts, a successful adult. He graduated college, found a job he loves, and has a place to call home. Unfortunately, he knows what he desires in a relationship is considered too “high-maintenance” for most men and he has decided to not even bother looking...
  • The Dangerous Convenience Store Vol. 1 by 945

    The Dangerous Convenience Store Vol. 1 by 945

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · 22 ratings
    This hit Boys' Love webtoon/manhwa (comic) is coming to print in English for the first a full-color and Mature-rated romantic comedy about a convenience store part-timer and a handsome gangster!Yeo Eui-joon needs cash, so he works part-time at a convenience store--where the clientele includes hoodlums and mobsters...
  • 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...
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