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The Crown of Fools by Candice M. Wright
The fates hadn’t always been kind to Sunshine...Abandoned as a baby with nothing more than a blanket and a nameKatia ‘Sunshine’ Jones knows what it feels like to be alone.With her childhood spent navigating the foster system,She finally finds a home in the arms of a boy who becomes her entire world... -
Liar Liar - Part One: D'Arco Mafia Duet by Jaye Pratt
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHave you ever compromised your morals for the ones you love? I did. I never wanted to fall for the Mafia boss, his bodyguard and the serial unaliver in the basement, but life has a funny way of screwing you over.I needed money fast after my sister was sold... -
To Have and To Hold by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Nicole Edwards comes the eleventh installment in her Brantley Off the Books series.The moment everyone’s been waiting for!Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are counting down until their wedding day... -
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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The Tell Tale by Clare Ashton
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA small town, enduring love, a web of secrets.The Tell Tale has been watching and waiting, because there’s something queer about the village of Foel.Beth Griffiths has returned home to raise her daughter in the Welsh hills. They arrive to the open arms of the community, but not all is what it seems and Beth isn’t home for the reason she pretends either... -
If It's Meant to Be by Skye Von Triessen
Dr. Alexandra Edison lives a life that many would be envious of. A beautiful world-famous fiancée, more money than she could spend, and a career that she loved. To honor her grandfather’s wishes, she moved from L.A. to Seattle to take over one of her family’s hospitals. When her perfect life fell apart, the last person she expected to be there to help her pick up the pieces was Dr. Blake Westmore... -
Micah's Promise by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMicah Kennedy has lived with PTSD for years. He is an expert at hiding his struggles behind the quick wit and snark that is very much a part of his makeup. His need to keep a promise to a dying comrade feeds his nightmares and invades his dreams—until that promise brings him military K-9 Delta. Hawk McKinnon has spent most of his life kicking trouble’s ass in every hotspot around the globe... -
Home For Christmas by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsChaos disguised as Christmas has arrived, and it’s brought all the Scott brothers home.Derek is always looking for a reason to spend time with his brothers, and Jasper, Greg, and Harrison’s upcoming wedding means that they need a party to celebrate... -
House of Cards by sugamins
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFandom: 방탄소년단 | Bangtan Boys | BTSRelationships: Jeon Jungkook/Kim Taehyung | V, Jeon Jungkook/Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung | V/Park Jimin, Jeon Jungkook/Kim Taehyung | V/Park Jimin--------------------------------------------------Jungkook is the heir to a mob empire, the most notorious in the whole of Seoul... -
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... -
Becoming Daddy by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI knew nothing about love until they came along to teach me. My life is all about three things.Helping people in needLoyalty to my friendsSurviving by any means.My life has always been about the hustle. That’s what it’s like when you grow up on the tough streets of LA. I learned early on to rely on myself but always look out for the little guy. I guess it’s my instinct or something... -
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
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... -
Spill the Sweet Tea by Lyra Parish
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSome describe me as a quirky, free-spirited journalist who charges her crystals by moonlight.They’re not wrong.My instincts ensure I know everything that goes on in my small town. And not much surprises me. But when the man who destroyed my heart returns to care for his family’s business, I’m shaken to the core.After our messy breakup, Hayden Shaw swore he’d never come back to Valentine, Texas... -
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Close to Home by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJasper Scott is a single workaholic. He split with his girlfriend two years ago and hasn’t felt drawn to anyone else since… except the sexy Navy SEAL he met at his brother’s house two years ago. But that man lives halfway across the country and after so long, Jasper’s convinced his mind has embellished Greg’s sexy gray eyes, rippling muscles, and gorgeous salt and pepper hair... -
Catalyst by Aurora Crane
Detective Quinn Hughes doesn’t have many regrets in life, but Sebastian Devlin is the biggest. As a cop and a defence lawyer, the deck was stacked against them to start with, but Quinn was the one who left a burning inferno behind him... -
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... -
Dangerous Lies by Kris Butler
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLying to yourself was the most dangerous game of all.I’d once thought the only thing that mattered was the truth. But perhaps I’d been naive. Learning to navigate life with my eyes open, I’d found things weren’t as they seemed. The good guy didn’t always get the girl, the right thing wasn’t always easy to spot, and the bad guy wasn’t always the villain. Life was more about perception than truth... -
Heathens Ink Shorts and Bonus Scenes (Heathens Ink) by K.M. Neuhold
Love, Pain, and Ink. The men of Heathens Ink Tattoo Studio have a lot to work through, but they always do it together.If you have never read any of the Heathens Ink series, STOP now and go grab Rescue Me or the Heathens Ink box set. This short ONLY contains bonus scenes that are meant to be read as part of the series, not stand alone content... -
Evangeline and the Strait-Laced Rake: A Cautionary Tale from Hertfordshire by Amanda Panhorst
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvangeline has come to Fernsby Hall to host a house party, not to fall in love with an old friend...Beautiful, vivacious, and extremely wealthy, the widowed countess, Evangeline Payne, may take every opportunity to entertain herself that she wishes. Her favorite pastime? Refusing ever offer of marriage that comes her way... -
Kings of Linwood Academy - The Complete Box Set by Callie Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCOMPLETE REVERSE HAREM SERIESRich boys don’t fraternize with the help.They don't torture the help.They don't crave the help.For as long as I can remember, my mom and I have lived on the edge of ruin, so when she finally gets a decent job offer, she moves us cross-country to take it... -
Jingle Bell Rock by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe crossover event to end all crossovers!One night. Seven couples. A Christmas they’ll never forget.Jingle Bell Rock features seven couples from across the Ella and Brooke universe, all coming together in one story to bring you joy, happiness, and a little Christmas cheer... -
Killer Lies by Eva Chance, Harlow King
Lone wolf or part of the crew?My life has turned out to be a web of lies.All I know for sure is that the hitmen who took me into their home aren't the real villains in this story.As the Chaos Crew helps me track down answers about who I am and what happened to me all those years ago, I can't help wondering if their home could become mine too... -
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... -
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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... -
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.. -
Jonah by Shaw Montgomery
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLove is worth waiting for—at least, that’s what Jonah keeps telling himself. Taking care of everyone else while he tries to find the alpha of his dreams isn’t easy, but he loves the family he’s found. However, he’s starting to wish there was someone who just wanted to take care of him... -
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... -
Tricking the Souls by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe cabin is waiting for the SOULS to arrive.The tricks and the treatssoon will all come alive.When fingers get pointedand no one will claim,pulling tricks on each otheris the name of the game... -
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
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
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
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... -
No Limits by Nora Phoenix
Josh is convinced he’ll never find someone who’ll love him the way he is. He’s not exactly a catch with his PTSD, which has transformed him into a homebody most of the times. Sweet, maybe, but also boring as hell. Plus, there’s that submissive tendency he recently discovered and is dying to explore. His complicated relationship with Noah and Indy don’t make it easy, either... -
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A Counterfeit Suitor by Darcie Wilde
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt is every mama's dearest wish that her daughter marries well. But how to ensure that a seemingly earnest suitor is not merely a fortune hunter? Rosalind is involved in just such a case, discreetly investigating a client's prospective son-in-law, when she is drawn into another predicament shockingly close to home... -
The Survivor by Iris Johansen
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEve Duncan and Riley Smith must solve their most exciting puzzle since A Face to Die For when asked to uncover the mysterious secret hidden on a remote island. When archeologist Riley Smith comes to ask Eve Duncan for help, Eve has to say no. Traveling halfway around the world on a dangerous quest is not her expertise as a forensic sculptor... -
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
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
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... -
One Bright Star by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's Christmas time. Time for family, celebration, and anxiety. The new baby is a blessing in Jeff, Evan and Dan's lives, but he's also one more thing to worry about. Jeff isn't sure society will accept their nontraditional family, Evan isn't sure what he has to offer the baby, and Dan... well, Dan's Dan. He's got PLENTY to worry about... -
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
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
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
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... -
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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... -
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... -
Identity by E.M. Leya
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen a simple DNA test triggers an alert for a kidnapping that happened nearly thirty years ago, Detective Brax Monson is sent to investigate. He questions the accuracy of the DNA testing until he meets the victim and pieces start to fall together.Oak never dreamed that he could have been kidnapped from his real family at the age of two... -
A Day of Chaos by Steph Macca
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsJust when I thought the broken pieces were finally falling back into place, my world shattered again.He's getting closer and this time he's promising to hurt anyone who stands in his way.Starting with the guys I am in love with.They saved me and now they are in danger because of it. He's determined to destroy me, to break me.I was so close to being free but chaos knows no mercy... -
Jack of Hearts by A.M. Snead
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn a taboo industry that thrives on raw, emotionless sex, Gideon Dodd is a visionary who views gay sex as a thing of beauty and something to be celebrated rather than exploited. Gideon’s boys are the best in the business, not merely for their exquisite talents but for the bonds they share with one another as their mutual love for each other thrives on and off the camera... -
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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