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True by Ella Frank
True - adjective: That which is accurate or exact. I dare you to try. I think you’re my truth. Terrify me. Marry me. Marry me. Marry me... Four years ago, Logan Mitchell walked into Tate’s life and challenged him to see it differently. He dared Tate to try a kiss, when normally he wouldn’t have. He begged him to take a chance, when he probably shouldn’t have... -
![Flightless Bird by AudreyHornesHeart]()
Flightless Bird by AudreyHornesHeart
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAU where Louis Tomlinson is a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet. When his rival from ballet school, moody dance prodigy Harry Styles joins the company, old wounds are reopened and old passions reignited... -
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![Semantic Error, Vol.2 by Soori Jeo]()
Semantic Error, Vol.2 by Soori Jeo
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsComputer science major Chu Sangwoo is the epitome of an inflexible and strict rule-abiding person. While working on a liberal arts group project with freeloaders who don’t put in any effort, Sangwoo reasonably decides to remove their names from the final presentation.But he didn’t imagine how involved he would become with the person whose study-abroad plans were messed up because of that project... -
![63 Days Later by Adrienne Wilder]()
63 Days Later by Adrienne Wilder
63 Days later takes place after the novel WILD. This can be read as a stand alone story. However, it might be more enjoyable if you read WILD first. Trigger Warning: Christmas music, trees, presents, and all around holiday cheer. It’s been almost two years since Keegan and August escaped the Alaskan wilderness, and they finally get to celebrate their very first Christmas together... -
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![James—Uncontrollable by Felice Stevens]()
James—Uncontrollable by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's time to travel with James and Malcolm through their twenty year history as they battle each other and struggle to hold on to a lifetime of secrets. James Never good enough. Not the real son. I will prove him wrong—prove everyone wrong. I am someone. I will succeed. I don’t need my brother to help me. I don't need anyone. My enemy holds my secret. He teases me. Taunts me... -
![#HEA: Happily Ever After by Cambria Hebert]()
#HEA: Happily Ever After by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJingle Bells Christmas smells Chopping down a tree Travis states: Santa’s fake! Oh for goodness sake! Trent, Drew, and the entire hashtag crew are back for holiday shenanigans! When Travis declares, “Santa’s fake!” the family bands together to deliver Christmas magic and the joy of family into the heart of a little boy who never had a reason to believe... -
![Ever-Greene: A Souls Christmas Novella by Annabella Michaels]()
Ever-Greene: A Souls Christmas Novella by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsJoin the Greene family and the rest of the Souls of Chicago as they come together to celebrate the holidays. There will be an abundance of laughter, fun, heartwarming moments, and, of course, the shenanigans that only occur when the Greene family comes together. Reminisce with all your favorite Souls of Chicago couples and triad as they celebrate this joyous time of year... -
![Love Hurts by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda]()
Love Hurts by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsJun’s not better than me, but we might be perfect together.Jun’s been a thorn in my side for years. Its only gotten worse since we’re both going after the same promotion. Being in the same room with him makes my heart pound. It’s anger, I can’t let it be anything else. My family expects me to be the best. I have to earn this promotion and prove that belong on top... -
![Turkeys by Lucy Lennox, May Arhcer]()
Turkeys by Lucy Lennox, May Arhcer
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHunter Jackson’s Sage Advice for a Happy ThanksgivingWhen your turkey-thieving, town-abandoning, former childhood friend reappears in Licking Thicket after fifteen long years, looking like a snack and smelling like all your favorite treats put together, it might be tempting to, well, dig in.Don’t... -
![A Merry MacIntosh Christmas by Susi Hawke]()
A Merry MacIntosh Christmas by Susi Hawke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat do you do when the person you can’t get out of your head is the son of the man who jilted you thirty years ago? Proceed with caution! When Dr. Joseph Nielson—aka Doc—walked into his exam room, the last thing he expected to find was the spitting image of the fiance who had hurt him so badly that he’d spent the rest of his adult life as a bitter bachelor... -
![All We Are by Jessie Walker]()
All We Are by Jessie Walker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPride. Will and Waylon have been through hell and back—more than once. But they’re still standing, still loving each other, still embracing their found family. And that’s something Will is stupidly proud of. He’s happier than he’s ever been, and more in love than he ever thought possible. He just hopes he can find a way to make Waylon believe in them as much as he does. Pride... -
![All the White Lies We Tell by Garry Michael]()
All the White Lies We Tell by Garry Michael
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter missing out on the chance to represent the United States in the last winter games, Isaac McAllister’s focus was second to none. He spent the past few years away from his family training for this moment. He had a dream, a dream that only came every four years and he would do anything he could to make it happen. Even if it meant breaking hearts along the way... -
![I'm Not Your Enemy by Cara Dee]()
I'm Not Your Enemy by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFamily | Book 2 of 2 | Lovers to Enemies | Enemies to… The line between love and hate has never been so thin, and Blake and Sebastianreturn in this sequel with bottled-up hurt that somehow just brings them evencloser. Sebastian was right. I was a coward. I ran my closeted tail all the way back toGeorgia. Once I got there, I had no place left to hide. My life imploded... -
![Rough by Reese Knightley]()
Rough by Reese Knightley
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAfter circling around each other for so long, are they ready to take it to the next level? Mason can admit that he’s had the hots for rough and gruff Gage Hillcrest for well over a year now. Only Gage is bossy and overbearing as all hell. Not to mention that Gage is a closed book and Mason doesn’t know anything about the man... -
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![Shaken & Stirred by A.W. Scott]()
Shaken & Stirred by A.W. Scott
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“Of course I had to get stranded with the one man who hates me…”RobWorking for Mateo Rojas had its perks. I was always paid well and on time. I had my pick of any man or woman I wanted. And I gained a group of friends that were quickly turning out to be some of the best I’d ever had.The only downside to this place is the lack of an experienced bartender... -
![Get Frosted by Amy Aislin]()
Get Frosted by Amy Aislin
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor years, Mik has wanted nothing more than to put coal in Rudy Snow's stocking.As former pro hockey players, they’ve been rivals for years. It started in Mik’s rookie season, when a reporter pitted him against his older brother's best friend. Rudy pushes Mik’s buttons like no one else, going out of his way to one-up him at every turn... -
![Another Day With Jory by Mary Calmes]()
Another Day With Jory by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJory holiday ficlet from Mary Calmes...Categorized as:
queer christmas from hate to love m-m contemporary humor hurt-comfort length-novella -
![The Greatest Gift by Felice Stevens]()
The Greatest Gift by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter five years, Alex Stern and Rafe Hazelton have what seems to be the perfect marriage. Alex is entering his last years of residency and Rafe’s veterinary business is busier than ever. For Rafe, all that is missing is a child, but Alex, afraid of ending up to be a man like his father, isn’t as sure. He doesn't want to make any mistakes... -
![Performance in a Leading Role by MadLori]()
Performance in a Leading Role by MadLori
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSherlock/Watson FanficSherlock Holmes is an Oscar winner in the midst of a career slump. John Watson is an Everyman actor trapped in the rom-com ghetto... -
![Under The Mistle-tome by Sammi Cee]()
Under The Mistle-tome by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHoping to give his young daughter, Holly, the joyful childhood he had, Trevor moves back to the one place he’s always considered home—Christmas Falls. As happy as he is to be back in the festive atmosphere of the small charming town, it’s nothing compared to how excited he is to spend time with his best friend, Trey... -
![Silent Knight by Beth Bolden]()
Silent Knight by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJeremiah—or Jem, as his friends like to call him—Knight is stuck at a crossroads. Injured and unsure if he’ll be spending another season on the football field, he returns home for the holidays, hoping to lick his wounds in private. Only to be roped into being the mascot and grand marshal of the annual Christmas Falls festival and parade... -
![Operation Meet the Parents by K.M. Neuhold]()
Operation Meet the Parents by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTeddy is ready to pop the question, but can he find the perfect movie-moment proposal for Harlow? And more importantly, will Low survive meeting the parents? Oh, the joy of Christmas... -
![A Boyfriend by Christmas by Raleigh Ruebins]()
A Boyfriend by Christmas by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI hired him to help me get a boyfriend by Christmas, but time was running out. Then he said he’d fake it for me. Mason: When I searched the Internet looking for confidence tips, I didn’t expect to find a guy who taught confidence for a living... -
![Holly Folly EXmas by Charity Parkerson]()
Holly Folly EXmas by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLife didn’t turn out quite like Caine hoped. He wouldn’t change a thing.Through four years of high school, Caine secretly dated his best friend Mitchell. Their secret died a sudden death when Mitchell disappeared one night along with Caine’s sister, Sam. The pair moved away and married, cutting everyone from their lives. Caine was left behind, floundering and brokenhearted from the betrayal... -
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![Summer Kisses by Charlie Novak]()
Summer Kisses by Charlie Novak
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTwo chefs. Two summers. One shot at a second chance.Aaron’s PlanThen:1. Get a better job2. Learn more skills3. Get money for restaurant4. Don’t fall in love with JoshNow:1. Finesse menu2. Stop being angry at Josh3. Swear less (Ben’s idea)4. Stop wanting to kiss Josh5. Get Michelin stars6. Stop being in love with JoshJosh’s PlanThen:1. Start new job2. Try not to burn out3... -
![Tutus and Tinsel by Rhys Ford]()
Tutus and Tinsel by Rhys Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZig Reid-Harris has everything an eleven-year-old girl could ever want: a great home, two fantastic fathers named Deacon Reid and Lang Harris, and all the books she could possibly read. When a school assignment about holiday traditions unexpectedly broadsides her, she discovers burying the past isn’t as easy as it looks, and the stark reality of her life before her adoption sinks in... -
![Deck the Halls by Max Walker]()
Deck the Halls by Max Walker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAndrew Barker is ready for the holidays. His perpetually bright and cheery personality feels right at home for Christmas. He has time off from work and a husband who’s waiting for him at home, what else would he need? Well, he had no idea he would be needing to sign divorce papers - let’s start there... -
![All for Wesley by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott]()
All for Wesley by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA B&B owner takes on a posh hotel developer in this enemies-to-lovers story with plenty of South Florida heat. The grudge match is set to get nasty. Wesley and Nathan are willing to pull out all the stops to achieve their dreams. They just never expected the heat between them to carry over to the bedroom... -
![Charisma Check by Charlie Novak]()
Charisma Check by Charlie Novak
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHatred is complicated, clothing is simple—Edward doesn’t need a man, and he certainly doesn’t need cosplayer and tattoo artist, Izzy Montes, AKA The Masked Gentleman, Edward’s ultimate nemesis.Edward and Izzy have been antagonising each other for over three years. Their rivalry is fierce, and Edward is determined to keep Izzy at arm’s length. Which would be all well and good.. -
![Beautiful Mistakes by Felice Stevens]()
Beautiful Mistakes by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe other side of loathing might be lust ...Or love ...WolfDesire: What Wolf struggles with from the moment he sees Spencer Hawkins the first day of college.Fear: Not a word in Wolf’s vocabulary except when it comes to facing his feelings for Spencer.Lust: What he gives in to that changes everything between them. And his life forever... -
![Homebird by Amy Lane]()
Homebird by Amy Lane
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCrispin Henry isn’t an adventurer. He learned early on that the world is a frightening place and that home is rare and precious. If his friends didn’t drag him to sports games and ill-advised trips to Vegas, he wouldn’t get out at all—and his trip to Munich for Oktoberfest is no exception. But it’s there that he meets Luka Gabriel, and he learns to take a chance... -
![Your Wish: A Kinley Island Novel by Raleigh Ruebins]()
Your Wish: A Kinley Island Novel by Raleigh Ruebins
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsChances of a guy like him wanting a nerd like me? Zero point zero zero six percent. Approximately. Charlie : Computers have always made more sense than people do. But I fall asleep next to my laptop in bed every night, wishing I had someone warm to hold. When I was forced to attend a holiday work party, I was a nervous wreck, but determined to make a good impression... -
![Sweater Weather: An M/M MPREG Christmas Romance by Lorelei M. Hart, Aria Grace]()
Sweater Weather: An M/M MPREG Christmas Romance by Lorelei M. Hart, Aria Grace
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSometimes the perfect Christmas is only an ice storm away.Omega Stewart’s first Christmas since inheriting his family’s inn is going as well as can be expected. More than half the rooms are booked, he has activity lists for the guests, and the hours he spent on pinterest getting ideas for a Christmas tea he is planning were productive... -
![Hitman's Holiday by Alexa Land]()
Hitman's Holiday by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s Christmas Eve at Nana Dombruso’s house, and a wild party is in full swing. Gangsters, strippers and Nana’s ‘gay homosexuals’ are certainly bringing the holiday cheer. But all I can think about is what will happen when I see Constantino Dombruso again. Connie and I have a very long, very complicated history... -
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![Love Around the Corner by Sally Malcolm]()
Love Around the Corner by Sally Malcolm
Real life enemies, online lovers. Two lonely men, destined for each other--if only they knew it. Real life enemies. Alfie Carter grew up in New Milton, caring for his sick father and keeping their auto repair shop on its feet. He’s touchy about his poor education and doesn’t take kindly to snide remarks from the town’s prickly bookstore owner—no matter how cute he looks in his skinny jeans...Categorized as:
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![Not Just For Christmas by J.J. Harper]()
Not Just For Christmas by J.J. Harper
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHunter has lost everything, including himself. Can Otto and Ajax help him find the joy of Christmas again?After tragedy strikes, famous news reporter, Hunter Wiley, flees his London home and his successful career in television. In the hills outside a small Welsh town, he finds his refuge. Building his house helps him grieve, and for two years, he hides from everyone... -
![Ready, Set, Glow! by Rye Cox]()
Ready, Set, Glow! by Rye Cox
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere is nothing more annoying than Christmas... I see the irony of being the owner of a Christmas tree farm and hating the very holiday that keeps my family business alive, but Christmas Falls takes this season way too seriously with their festive business names to the sheer merriment that envelops the entire town. I'm no grinch, but I can relate to one being surrounded by all this jubilance... -
![Scrooge You! by Brigham Vaughn]()
Scrooge You! by Brigham Vaughn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJoel McArthur thought he knew everyone in the small town of Christmas Falls. He’s been running Ginger’s Breads bakery for more than a decade, after all. But who is the mysterious runner who’s been passing by his shop every morning? Hayden Bradley’s post-college plans fell through, landing him in this stupid small town he can’t get out of fast enough... -
![Suited For You by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda]()
Suited For You by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s smug, conceited … and hot as hell … Becoming a partner at Caldwell and Holton will be the crowning achievement in my hard fought career. There’s just one problem. One arrogant, materialistic, flashy problem: Saint Caldwell. Unlike me, he’s never had to struggle for anything a day in his life … or so I think. But there’s more to the man than a showy Porsche and killer smile... -
![A Guy for Christmas by K.C. Wells]()
A Guy for Christmas by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDear Santa,Please can you send me a guy for Christmas? Someone kind, good-looking, sweet… but who knows what he’s doing? ( If you get my meaning ;-) ) You must know SO MANY people. Surely you can give someone a shove in my direction?I’m serious here!I need your help.I’m eighteen and I’m a virgin... -
![Sexted by Santa by D.J. Jamison]()
Sexted by Santa by D.J. Jamison
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsChristian Kringle: College professor, reluctant Santa, and...fake dating my neighbor? I'm a grinch and proud of it--but this year, there’s no avoiding the Christmas cheer. First, I get roped into playing Santa. Shudder. Then, while trying to dodge a setup with my boss's brother, I somehow promise to attend a holiday party with my boyfriend--who doesn't exist...Categorized as:
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![A Place to Go by Kit Oliver]()
A Place to Go by Kit Oliver
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFalling in love was a long, bumpy, wonderful ride.Now, they just have to figure out the rest of it: family, holidays...and what to get each other for Christmas... -
![His For The Holidays by Josh Lanyon, L.B. Gregg]()
His For The Holidays by Josh Lanyon, L.B. Gregg
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMistletoe at Midnight By LB Gregg Owen McKenzie has traveled to Vermont to spend an old-fashioned Christmas with his family when he finds himself staying at the same inn as his first love. Owen is disconcerted to realize he's still attracted to Caleb Black but refuses to pursue him. Caleb left him once, and Owen's not going down that road again... -
![Something About You by Riley Hart]()
Something About You by Riley Hart
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLucky Tyler Holloway has never felt particularly lucky. Frankly, he's as regular as can be. He works construction with his brothers, loves his small-town life, and shares a close bond with his family, especially his grandmother. Okay, so maybe he has a few secrets in his closet, like his bisexuality…and that other thing he doesn’t talk about… Grayson ‘Saint’ St... -
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![Hot & Sweet by Sean Ashcroft]()
Hot & Sweet by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen two rival TV chefs are forced to work together, things are bound to get hot in the kitchen. Wyatt has boy-next-door charm, a broad smile, and can frost a mean cupcake. Sarcastic, classically trained, and well-travelled, Kai is everything Wyatt isn’t... -
![Rhett's Gift: A Snow Globe Christmas Book 8 (A Snow Globe Christmas) by Taylor Rylan]()
Rhett's Gift: A Snow Globe Christmas Book 8 (A Snow Globe Christmas) by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLogan and Rhett Redfeather didn’t quite realize what life would be like when their twins were born. Hectic is an understatement. With the twins’ first birthday looming, as well as their third anniversary, the last thing they’re thinking about is the Christmas holiday. When Logan spots the perfect snow globe in a shop window, he knows it’s the absolute perfect gift for his frazzled husband... -
![Reece by L.C. Davis, Wolf Conan]()
Reece by L.C. Davis, Wolf Conan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA bullied omega who rose from the ashes of his pain comes face to face with the Alpha who helped make his youth a living hell. Ellis, an imposing man with long, firey hair and a strong temperament to match, never fit in with other omegas no matter how hard he tried... -
![The Christmas I Know by Nicky James]()
The Christmas I Know by Nicky James
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAndrew Walker has memories of what Christmas is supposed to be like. Having lived so many years without a family to share the holidays with, he’s determined to rebuild traditions with his fiancé, Val. However, Val’s ideal Christmas doesn’t align with Andrew’s. Not only do the men come from two different worlds, but they live thousands of miles apart... -
![Miracle by E. Davies]()
Miracle by E. Davies
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Don’t go yet. Stay here, with me.” Newly-divorced at forty, Pete Miele’s life didn’t go as planned. When he stumbles into dating men by showing enthusiastic, twenty-four-year-old newcomer Nick around Hidden Creek, can he endure the judgment of old friends? Coming out cost Nick Mitchell his degree, so his family exiled him at Thanksgiving... -
![His Horizon: A His MM Romance Novel by Con Riley]()
His Horizon: A His MM Romance Novel by Con Riley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA His MM Romance Novel Temperatures rise when there are two cooks in Jude’s kitchen... Jude’s drowning in guilt when he can’t save his family business single-handed. The last person he expects to throw a lifeline is Rob, a rival chef who once beat him to first place in a cooking contest. Two chefs working together won’t be easy...
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