Best Selling Gay and Lesbian Romance Books

Discover the best-selling gay and lesbian romance books and ebooks for adults, featuring heartfelt stories that have captured readers' hearts across. These novels are favorites on platforms like Amazon Kindle and Apple Books, with many topping the book charts. Popular authors such as Casey McQuiston, T.Ruby Roe, and N.R. Walker have written widely celebrated novels that offer rich, authentic portrayals of LGBTQ+ love. Whether you're new to the genre or a long-time fan, these romantic tales of connection and passion are sure to captivate readers seeking diverse and engaging love stories.

The current #1 best selling gay and lesbian romance novel on Apple Books today is Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid.

The book chart of the most popular gay and lesbian romance books was last updated on May 30, 2026.

Romance Ebook Best Sellers

Apple Books Most Popular Gay and Lesbian Romance Novels 2026

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Heated Rivalry

Heated Rivalry Now Streaming on Crave and HBO Max by Rachel Reid

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW  The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from Rachel Reid, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. "The book that got me into hockey romance." —NPR's Weekend Edition Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander’s game. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate. Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he’s as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. Publicly, they’re enemies. Privately, they can’t stop touching each other.  The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option… Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take

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Role Model

Role Model Now Streaming on Crave and HBO Max by Rachel Reid

THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  A grumpy hockey player meets his match in a sunny, out-and-proud social media manager, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.  The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal… Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn’t want to “work on his online presence" with the team’s peppy social media manager. Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn’t happy about the trade, but Harris doesn’t give up on people easily. Even when he’s developing a crush he’s sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy’s smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior… That’s a man Harris couldn’t turn his back on if he wanted to. Suddenly, Troy’s move to the new team feels like an opportunity—for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed doors is one thing, and for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off with his fears, once and for all. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take

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Common Goal

Common Goal Now Streaming on Crave and HBO Max by Rachel Reid

THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  A friends-with-benefits arrangement between a veteran goalie and a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.  Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge—life after hockey. It’s time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time. Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He’d sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He’ll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away. Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the face, but it won’t happen if they're too stubborn to come clean about their feelings. Everything they want is within reach… They just have to be brave enough to grab it. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take

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The Long Game

The Long Game Now Streaming on Crave and HBO Max by Rachel Reid

THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid brings you exactly what you want—more Shane and Ilya! To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything. Ten years. That’s how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they’ve been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family…from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything? Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship…Ilya wants it all. It’s time for them to decide what’s most important—hockey or love. It’s time to make a call. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take

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Tough Guy

Tough Guy Now Streaming on Crave and HBO Max by Rachel Reid

THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  Opposites attract when a hockey enforcer and a musician collide for the second time, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he’s determined to make a fresh start in the city’s dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah. Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn’t stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn’t forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified. Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan’s guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits—and the most amazing sex—Ryan’s feeling something he hasn’t experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the ice has taken its toll on his body and mind, and a future with Fabian may mean hanging up his skates for good. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take

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Game Changer

Game Changer Now Streaming on Crave and HBO Max by Rachel Reid

THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  It all starts here with Scott and Kip’s steamy secret-relationship romance by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he’s desperate to recreate the magic…and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter. Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott’s frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott’s penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon—and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent…but also only on Scott’s terms and always behind his closed apartment doors. Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can’t afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public’s image of what a hockey captain should be. Kip is ready to go all in with Scott—but how much longer will he have to remain a secret? Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take

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The Shots You Take

The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid

A sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-teammates and former best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. From the New York Times bestselling author of the Heated Rivalry, Rachel Reid. After moving back to his hometown ten years ago, Riley Tuck thought he had left his major league hockey career—and his broken heart—far behind. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, it brings ex-teammate and former best friend with benefits Adam Sheppard back into his life. Coming to the small town of Avery River, Nova Scotia, might have been a mistake. Adam’s not sure he’ll ever win back Riley’s trust after the way they left things—and the attention he’s getting as a huge hockey star isn’t exactly helping. Yet the chemistry that crackles between them is undeniable, even now. As Adam helps Riley navigate his grief, long-buried feelings start to resurface. But they’ll have to square off with their complicated past if they’re going to have a real shot at a new beginning. Need more Rachel Reid?! Dive into her other hockey romance titles. . .  Standalones • Time to Shine • The Shots You Take The Game Changers Series • Book 1: Game Changer • Book 2: Heated Rivalry • Book 3: Tough Guy • Book 4: Common Goal • Book 5: Role Model • Book 6: The Long Game • Book 7: Unrivaled

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Game Changers Volume 2

Game Changers Volume 2 A Spicy Hockey Romance Collection by Rachel Reid

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW  The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from Rachel Reid, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. "The book that got me into hockey romance." —NPR's Weekend Edition on Heated Rivalry The next three scorching MM hockey romances in the Game Changers series, now in one volume! Common Goal Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett is facing down his toughest challenge yet—life after hockey. It’s time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time. Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart and swearing to find someone his own age (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He’ll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away. Neither expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave them wanting more. Everything they both want is within reach, they just have to be brave enough to grab it. Role Model Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He doesn’t want to be in the news anymore, and he definitely doesn’t want to “work on his online presence” with the team’s peppy social media manager. Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn’t happy about being traded to the worst team in the league, but Harris doesn’t give up on people easily. When he sees Troy’s smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior, well… That’s a man Harris couldn’t turn his back on if he wanted to. Indulging in each other behind closed doors is one thing, but for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off his fears, once and for all. The Long Game Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other for ten years and have kept it secret. From friends, from family…from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything? But Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. It’s time for them to make the call and decide what’s most important—hockey or love. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take

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Time to Shine

Time to Shine by Rachel Reid

From the New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry comes a merry and bright hockey romance about finding your place, finding your people and finding your way back to the one you love the most.  "Rachel Reid's hockey heroes are sexy, hot, and passionate!" —#1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely For Landon Stackhouse, being called up from the Calgary farm team is exciting and terrifying, even if, as the backup goalie, he rarely leaves the bench. A quiet loner by nature, Landon knows he gives off strong “don’t talk to me” vibes. The only player who doesn’t seem to notice is Calgary’s superstar young winger, Casey Hicks. Casey treats Landon like an old friend, even though they’ve only interacted briefly in the past. He’s endlessly charming and completely laid-back in a way that Landon absolutely can’t relate to. They couldn’t have less in common, but Landon needs a place to live that’s not a hotel room and Casey has just bought a massive house—and hates being alone. As roommates, Casey refuses to be defeated by Landon’s one-word answers. As friends, Landon comes to notice a few things about Casey, like his wide, easy smile and sparkling green-blue eyes. Spending the holidays together only intensifies their bromance-turned-romance. But as the new year approaches, the countdown to the end of Landon’s time in Calgary is on. Need more Rachel Reid?! Dive into her other hockey romance titles. . .  Standalones • Time to Shine • The Shots You Take The Game Changers Series • Book 1: Game Changer • Book 2: Heated Rivalry • Book 3: Tough Guy • Book 4: Common Goal • Book 5: Role Model • Book 6: The Long Game • Book 7: Unrivaled

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Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 6

Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 6 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

White No-Face, Xie Lian's greatest fear and most hated enemy, has arrived...or so it seems. While the ghost with the half-crying, half-smiling mask is somewhere nearby, the creature is elusive as always, taunting him from just out of reach and promising the total destruction of everything he holds dear. As Xie Lian confronts the trauma of his last encounter with the terrifying ghost, Hua Cheng will do anything in his power to protect him. But White No-Face's identity and purpose are not the only mysteries to unravel, as Hua Cheng also has a history in the labyrinthine tunnels beneath Mount Tonglu. Will Xie Lian finally discover the full connection they share--and learn the true depths of Hua Cheng's devotion?

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Payroll Daddy

Payroll Daddy by Jace Wilder

Theo Reyes is a brilliant analyst, but an absolute disaster at surviving. Drowning in debt, dodging past-due notices, and barely keeping his head above water, he is running on fumes and sheer willpower. When a coffee catastrophe makes him twelve minutes late for his first day at Hale-Whitaker Technologies, he assumes his new job is over before it even begins. Enter Marcus Hale. Marcus is the company’s CFO—forty-five, ruthlessly controlled, and terrifyingly competent. To Marcus, structure isn't just a preference; it is a love language. Chaos is an anomaly to be corrected. And Theo is the most chaotic anomaly he has ever encountered. What starts as a strict boss-employee dynamic quickly bleeds into something much more intense. Marcus doesn't just want to fix Theo’s complex spreadsheet architectures; he wants to build him a sustainable life. He offers Theo an arrangement that will wipe out his debt and provide the safety he so desperately needs. The catch? Theo has to surrender control. He has to follow Marcus's rules, accept his discipline, and call him Daddy. But as the rigid lines of their arrangement begin to blur, both men realize that what started as a transaction is turning into a profound connection. Theo is finally finding a safe harbor, and Marcus is finding the one thing worth holding onto.

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The Song of Achilles

The Song of Achilles A Novel by Madeline Miller

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.” —Ann Patchett “Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma Donoghue, author of Room, referring to The Song of Achilles, Madeline Miller’s thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War.  A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly reimagines Homer’s enduring masterwork, The Iliad. An action-packed adventure, an epic love story, a marvelously conceived and executed page-turner, Miller’s monumental debut novel has already earned resounding acclaim from some of contemporary fiction’s brightest lights—and fans of Mary Renault, Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, and Colleen McCullough’s Masters of Rome series will delight in this unforgettable journey back to ancient Greece in the Age of Heroes.

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Game Changers Collection

Game Changers Collection Male/Male Sports Romance Stories by Rachel Reid

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW  The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from Rachel Reid, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. "The book that got me into hockey romance." —NPR's Weekend Edition on Heated Rivalry The first three scorching MM hockey romances in the Game Changers series, now in one volume! Game Changer Pro hockey star Scott Hunter knows a good thing when he sees it. When a smoothie made by juice bar barista Kip Grady precedes Scott breaking his on-ice slump, he’s desperate to recreate the magic...and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter. Kip knew there was more to Scott’s frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never imagined being invited back to Scott’s penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon, nevermind touched everywhere. When it happens it’s red-hot, incredible and frequent, but also only on Scott’s terms and always behind his closed apartment doors. With playoff season approaching, the spotlight on Scott is suddenly brighter than ever. Kip is ready to go all-in with Scott—but how much longer will he have to remain a secret? Heated Rivalry Hockey is Shane Hollander’s life. He’s got a spotless reputation, and now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that--especially the sexy Russian whose hard body keeps him awake at night. Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. He’s the self-proclaimed king of the ice, and no one can beat him—except Shane. They’ve made a career on their legendary rivalry, but when the skates come off, the heat between them is undeniable. When Ilya realizes he wants more than a few secret hookups, he knows he must walk away. If the truth comes out, it could ruin them both. But when their need for each other rivals their ambition on the ice, secrecy is no longer an option. Tough Guy Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to the Toronto Guardians, he’s determined to make a fresh start in the city’s dynamic LGBTQ Village. The last thing he expects to stumble upon in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah. Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn’t stop him from being attracted to a certain burly, ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn’t forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and it’s clear the chemistry between them has only intensified. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take

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Dirty Dare

Dirty Dare A M/M Slayers Hockey Romance by Mira Lyn Kelly

It started as a dare A laugh, a drunken challenge to me, captain of the guys’ hockey team, to kiss him, captain of the swim team. It became the answer It was a question I didn't even realize I'd been asking. It became everything He became everything. My beating heart. My every thought. What I held more precious than a future I’d been sacrificing for as long as I could remember. And then it ended We ended. Without another soul ever discovering we existed to begin with. I was never supposed to come back But four years and a Slayers Hockey contract later, here I am... Wondering if I dare to risk it all again.

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Man Advantage

Man Advantage by L. A. Witt

Trev Allen and his ex-husband had an amicable joint custody arrangement. During the hockey season, his ex took the twins whenever Trev's team was on the road. Easy peasy. But now, just two weeks before training camp, Trev's ex gives him an ultimatum—lock down reliable, full-time childcare for Trev's custody weeks before the start of the season, or his ex is pursuing full custody. Trev's in a panic to keep his kids, but as luck would have it, an old friend—and old flame—is also in a jam. Cam Wright's ex didn't just cheat, he kicked Cam out and got him fired. Cam's desperate and flailing… until he receives a message from a man he hasn't seen in years. Now he has hope of getting back on his feet, not to mention reconnecting with his friend and first love. Cam's not prepared for how much Trev has glowed up. Trev is stunned by how kind time and a fitness career have been to Cam. The intense attraction is both instantaneous and hotter than ever; living together, it's only a matter of time before passion ignites. But Cam is depending on Trev for stability. Trev is depending on Cam to keep joint custody of his kids. Like it or not, they need each other. Which means if they stop wanting each other, their lives could come unraveled. Man Advantage is a 99,000-word standalone Trans M/M hockey romance.

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House of Crimson Hearts

House of Crimson Hearts by Ruby Roe

Once upon a time, a vampire corrupted a hunter. Octavia Beaumont, one of the original three vampires, is determined to run the city. Red, an expert hunter, is hell-bent on getting revenge on the vampire that turned her sister. When deadly trials for the heir of the city begin, Red and Octavia are forced to work together. Octavia wants a crown. Red wants blood. But there's only one first place. To win, they're going to have to trust each other. But teamwork is not easy when their past is filled with betrayal… A betrayal Red can't remember. Someone is lying. Someone has a secret. Everyone has a hidden agenda. The last thing Red and Octavia want to do is fall in love… But hearts remember, even when the mind doesn't. To win the trials and get revenge… They must reveal a truth that will shatter their souls. Remember a past that will break their hearts. And fight a war that will change the face of the city forever. Three tasks. Three choices. Three sacrifices. All of them have a cruel price. The question is, are they willing to pay it? This is a very steamy lesbian vampire romance with a sprinkling of enemies to lovers and second chance romance, royals, multiple POV and timelines, bratty bedroom vampires, exhibitionism, and more. Please check author website or look inside for the trigger warnings. 18+ only.

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Office Hours, Open House

Office Hours, Open House A Contemporary MMMM Romance by Jace Wilder

One house. Three lost young men. One professor who can anchor them all. Victor Slade is forty-nine, exhausted, and looking for quiet. Returning to his old college fraternity’s alumni cottage for a sabbatical, he plans to spend the year writing his next book and ignoring the world. What he doesn't plan for are the three graduate students living in the main house—a chaotic, beautiful mess of young men who are desperately in need of a firm hand and a safe place to land. Finn is a flamboyant poetry student masking deep insecurities with a sharp wit and endless dramatics. Riley is the house caretaker, cooking and cleaning for everyone else while ignoring his own aching need to be taken care of. Jude is a stoic lacrosse coach, tightly wound and repressed, carrying burdens he doesn't know how to set down. Victor didn't come to New England to build a family. But as he begins to guide them—offering steady authority, quiet patience, and the kind of unyielding attention they all secretly crave—the lines between mentor and lovers begin to blur. When the alumni board threatens to sell the house, the four of them must fight to save the only place they belong. But the real battle is learning to surrender control, tear down their walls, and trust that Victor is strong enough to hold all of them at once. Office Hours, Open House is a high-heat, slow-burn MMMM polyamorous romance featuring age gap dynamics, gentle Daddy/boy themes, found family, and a guaranteed happily ever after. No cheating, no cliffhangers.

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Who We Are

Who We Are by TJ Klune

Bear, Otter, and the Kid survived last summer with their hearts and souls intact. They've moved into the Green Monstrosity, and Bear is finally able to admit his love for the man who saved him from himself. But that's not the end of their story. How could it be? The boys find that life doesn't stop just because they got their happily ever after. There's still the custody battle for the Kid. The return of Otter's parents. A first trip to a gay bar. The Kid goes to therapy, and Mrs. Paquinn decides that Bigfoot is real. Anna and Creed do... well, whatever it is Anna and Creed do. There are newfound jealousies, the return of old enemies, bad poetry, and misanthropic seagulls. And through it all, Bear struggles to understand his mother's abandonment of him and his brother, only to delve deeper into their shared past. What he finds there will alter their lives forever and help him realize what it'll take to become who they're supposed to be. Family is not always defined by blood. It's defined by those who make us whole - those who make us who we are.

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See You at the Finish Line

See You at the Finish Line by Zac Hammett

“Filled to the brim with smart wit and delicious tension, See You at the Finish Line is a must read!” —Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today bestselling author of Out on a Limb “If you thought the only thing Red, White and Royal Blue was missing was some strenuous activity, Zac Hammett’s delicious debut is your new favorite romance.” —Justinian Huang, author of Lucky Seed Heartthrob George wants to prove he's smart enough to graduate. Nerdy Lucas wants to finally ask his crush out. They strike a deal to get what they want . . . but they may accidentally splash into a row-mance together in this queer, sports rom-com, perfect for fans of Heated Rivalry . George and Lucas can’t stand each other—which makes it very awkward being on the same Cambridge University rowing team. The uber-charming, all-American George got accepted at Cambridge for his sporting prowess, not his subpar grades. Economics whizz and sarcasm expert Lucas, meanwhile, works hard for everything he’s got, which sadly does not include a boyfriend. When the news leaks that George receives academic preferential treatment—Cambridge couldn’t lose their star athlete, after all—he’s told he must actually study this year to pass his exams. That’s when he zeroes in on Lucas for help. Lucas agrees, but on one condition: George will teach Lucas his lothario ways so he can finally seduce his long-time crush, Amir. But soon they're in way over their heads, seducing and cheating their way to what they want. As they face rivals within their own squad and cutthroat competitors at Oxford, they find themselves unexpectedly becoming closer. What happens when your worst enemy may just be who you needed all along? Tropes: Enemies to Lovers / Forced Proximity / Grumpy/Sunshine / Fish out of Water / Virgin/Experienced

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Hate to Love You

Hate to Love You by Shannon O'Connor

Two unlikely roommates, hot summer nights & a forbidden sapphic romance. Ryleigh: When Alana suggested I move into the second house on the Lovers Estate, I took her up on it. Even though that meant sharing the space with Alana's little sister, who happened to hate my guts. Wrenn: Of course my older sister just had to open her big mouth and invite her friend to stay with me. It was bad enough having to see her in my sister's wedding, but to see her at my kitchen table? I thought after we hooked up that it might be the start of something, until the next morning when I woke up alone. Now all she wants to do is talk about what happened and I just want to avoid her. Ryleigh and Wrenn are sure they still hate each other but as the summer nights heat up, so do their feelings. Hate to Love You  is a small town, Femme/Femme, Roommates to lovers, best friend's little sister, spicy romance. Hate to Love You is book 2 in the Lighthouse Lovers series and can be read as a complete standalone.

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The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 11 - Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou Cover Art

The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 11

The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 11 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou

The great battle between worlds is over, but Mo Ran and Chu Wanning's story continues. Chu Wanning's birthday is fast approaching, and Mo Ran is on the hunt for the perfect present. What he doesn't expect is for his greatest competition to be his other self, Taxian-jun! Once a group of mischievous rice-cake spirits take the battle from mundane to magical, chaos is bound to ensue. Later, Xue Meng tries out a magical device meant to match cultivators with their true love. But why do so many of his dates seem...strangely familiar? When Xue Meng's disastrous love life threatens to cause mayhem throughout the cultivation realm, only the Mei twins--and a few old friends--can get him out of his predicament. This unforgettable series finale features an exclusive new afterword from the author!

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Avocado Protection

Avocado Protection by Kaje Harper

When Fynn invented the 'CadoBox, he didn't think it would change his life. Make some money? Sure. Fund his own laboratory? Hell, yeah. But not get him almost kidnapped, and land him with a six-foot-six bodyguard shadowing his every move. Fynn doesn't handle changes well. Having Nolan looming over him has his nerves on edge and his motormouth running. If only the big man wasn't so damned hot. Nolan's owned his security firm for five years. He's protected many clients. None of them dragged him into their lab and lectured him on avocado offgassing. And none of them seemed as oblivious of both their danger and their attractiveness as Fynn. Bodyguards shouldn't fall for their clients, but it's not "falling" to vow no one's getting near Fynn on his watch. An opposites-attract, size-difference, bodyguard action romance with an ADHD scientist and the man determined to keep him safe. Content warning for abduction, violence.

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A Lady Most Wayward - D'Arcy McGuire Cover Art

A Lady Most Wayward

A Lady Most Wayward The enemies to lovers historical romance with a spy thriller twist from Darcy McGuire by D'Arcy McGuire

A breathtaking historical romance featuring espionage, scandal, and forbidden love in the Queen’s service 👑 ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ ‘If Sherlock Holmes met the Bridgerton universe’ ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'Drama, intrigue and chapters that would make Jane Austin blush' Her enemy. Her ally. Her temptation... 💖🗡️ Phillipa, Duchess of Dorsett is not your average demure lady in society. For behind her charming smile, she hides a secret and a wicked reputation. Tasked by Queen Victoria to protect the innocent, she’s recruited the most formidable women of the ton - The Queen’s Deadly Damsels. And now they have one final mission…but this time it’s anything but simple… It’s personal. Lady Olivia Smithwick sold her soul to save her daughter, and in return has made an enemy of the Duchess. But when she’s faced with an offer of Phillipa’s protection and a promise to bring down The Devil’s Sons, she can’t refuse. As they attempt their mission, together and alone, their simple deal becomes dangerously complicated. Because when their tension makes way for an unexpected desire, the heat between them becomes impossible to ignore. To reveal their true selves is a risk, especially when even one touch is strictly forbidden. But who said it was a good idea to follow the rules? Perfect for fans of Cat Sebastian, Emma Orchard and Beverley Watts. Praise for Darcy McGuire: 'I couldn’t get enough of the deliciously steamy way this story developed' Emma Orchard 'A wonderfully entertaining Regency romp!' Eliza Austin 'A fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'A Lady's Lesson in Scandal is bar far the best historical romance we’ve seen this year and an absolute must-read for fans of the genre, especially those who are also partial to a crime thriller plotline that keeps you on your toes throughout. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review It’s simply an amazing read you won’t want to miss. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review This is an exciting new chapter in McGuire’s Deadly Damsels series, blending romance and mystery in equal measure. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'A fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Masterfully blends intrigue, romance, and historical richness in a story that kept me glued to the pages late into the night.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'What a fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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In Their Hearts

In Their Hearts by Mauve Murphy

The Entwined Lovers series brings the sizzling heat, irresistible passion, and spicy sensations you've been longing for. A sassy virgin. Two protective husbands. One painful past. Jolee Fern has spent years haunted by heartbreak and emotional scars. Moving and starting over made her world small, quiet, and safe. A fragile wall built by pain and disappointment. Trust doesn't come easily—her heart is wary, always braced for hurt, and love isn't even on her radar. But when a problem from her past begins casting new shadows and fresh threats, her carefully constructed walls start to crack. Clay Clement is used to secrets. It comes with the job. But he can't stay away from the sassy, curvy woman who stirs a storm of fierce protectiveness and forbidden longing in him. The complication? His husband. Grant Clement never imagined one of Clay's cases would shake the core of their carefully crafted life. Jolee bursts into their world—feisty, untouched, with wounds that slice deep. When the past closes in, one bed might be the least of their problems. Because Clay and Grant don't intend to let Jolee face the world alone anymore. An MMF Bisexual Menage Romance The books in this series feature polyamorous menage relationships and can be read as standalones. Each book follows one triad with its own HEA. 

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Delilah Green Doesn't Care

Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake

A clever and steamy queer romantic comedy about taking chances and accepting love—with all its complications—from the author of Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail . Delilah Green swore she would never go back to Bright Falls—nothing is there for her but memories of a lonely childhood where she was little more than a burden to her cold and distant stepfamily. Her life is in New York, with her photography career finally gaining steam and her bed never empty. Sure, it’s a different woman every night, but that’s just fine with her.   When Delilah’s estranged stepsister, Astrid, pressures her into photographing her wedding with a guilt trip and a five-figure check, Delilah finds herself back in the godforsaken town that she used to call home. She plans to breeze in and out, but then she sees Claire Sutherland, one of Astrid’s stuck-up besties, and decides that maybe there’s some fun (and a little retribution) to be had in Bright Falls, after all.   Having raised her eleven-year-old daughter mostly on her own while dealing with her unreliable ex and running a bookstore, Claire Sutherland depends upon a life without surprises. And Delilah Green is an unwelcome surprise…at first. Though they’ve known each other for years, they don’t really know each other—so Claire is unsettled when Delilah figures out exactly what buttons to push. When they’re forced together during a gauntlet of wedding preparations—including a plot to save Astrid from her horrible fiancé—Claire isn’t sure she has the strength to resist Delilah’s charms. Even worse, she’s starting to think she doesn’t want to...

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Prince's Gambit

Prince's Gambit Captive Prince Book Two by C. S. Pacat

The second novel in the critically acclaimed Captive Prince trilogy from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat. With their countries on the brink of war, Damen and his new master, Prince Laurent, must exchange the intrigues of the palace for the sweeping might of the battlefield as they travel to the border to avert a lethal plot. Forced to hide his identity, Damen finds himself increasingly drawn to the dangerous, charismatic Laurent. But as the fledgling trust between the two men deepens, the truth of secrets from both their pasts is poised to deal them a final devastating blow...

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Interference

Interference by L. A. Witt

25% of the author's royalties for Interference will be donated to organizations assisting homeless and/or disabled veterans. Disabled veteran Wyatt Miller is out of options. Six months after his eviction, every day is a struggle just to survive on the streets. Sometimes, the only thing that motivates him to move forward at all is his determination to protect and feed his beloved service dog, Lily. Then a cold snap drives Wyatt to beg a veterinary clinic to board Lily… and puts him on the radar of someone who can't stomach letting the dog or her owner sleep out in the cold. On the surface, hockey star Anthony Austin has it all. The fans and cameras see a man with dazzling stats, a fairy tale home, and a red hot sports car. He and his longtime boyfriend are the poster boys for out-and-proud male athletes. The limelight doesn't see the cracks, though. His boyfriend has quietly moved out, and nothing Anthony says or does will bring him back. Anthony's play is starting to suffer, and he's too miserable to care. When he sees the man pleading for a warm bed for his dog, Anthony doesn't hesitate to open his home. All he has in mind is keeping a man and his dog off the street. He has no idea Wyatt is about to upend his world—and his attempts at reconciling with his boyfriend. Interference is a 140,000+ word slow burn hockey and military romance. Don't worry – there's no cheating! CW: combat PTSD, dying/death of a parent (cancer), experiences and trauma associated with homelessness

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Father Material - Alexis Hall Cover Art

Father Material

Father Material by Alexis Hall

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes...what was that, exactly? Luc and Oliver have been through it all: fake dating to save Luc's career, I-guess-this-is-actually-for-real dating when all of that blew up spectacularly, (briefly) breaking up over irreconcilable differences, (definitively) getting back together over perfectly reconcilable everything else, (almost) getting married, (finally) moving in together, and ultimately celebrating years of perfect domestic bliss. But as all their very grown-up-now friends begin reaching new life milestones, advancing careers and having babies, Luc and Oliver decide it's time to open their hearts and lives to something new: a tiny, squirming, adorable bundle of furry joy named Spud. And maybe now that hearts-and-lives are already open, there's room for someone else. Something more. Something that may require them to find in themselves a little father material.

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House of Crimson Kisses - Ruby Roe Cover Art

House of Crimson Kisses

House of Crimson Kisses by Ruby Roe

Once upon a time, a vampire fell in love with a hunter…   The trials for the heir of the city have begun, and the stakes have never been higher. Red, a hunter, is struggling with her growing hunger for blood and the truth of her identity. Octavia Beaumont, one of the original three vampires, is determined to win the trials and take control of the city. But as Red and Octavia navigate deadly challenges and political machinations, they must also confront the lies and betrayals that have shaped their past. Memories have been stolen. Secrets have been kept. And the line between love and hate has never been more blurred. As the trials progress, Red and Octavia's bond grows stronger, but so does the target on their backs. Enemies lurk in every shadow, and even allies can no longer be trusted. To survive the trials and uncover the truth... They must decide how much they're willing to sacrifice. Confront the monsters they've become. And embrace a destiny that could destroy everything they hold dear. But in a world where blood is power and love is a weakness, can Red and Octavia emerge victorious? Or will their secrets be their undoing? This is a dark and steamy lesbian vampire romance with a generous dose of enemies to lovers, fated mates, and political intrigue. Featuring a snarky dhampir heroine, a morally grey vampire queen, explicit BDSM, blood play, and shocking twists, this book is not for the faint of heart. Please check the author's website for a full list of trigger warnings. 18+ only.

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Edge of Mercy - Allie Therin Cover Art

Edge of Mercy

Edge of Mercy A Gay Slow Burn Paranormal Fantasy Romance by Allie Therin

In this fight, feelings are the most dangerous weapon of all. In the gripping conclusion to Allie Therin’s slow burn urban fantasy MM romance series, an empath and an empath hunter face off as the fate of an alternate-universe Seattle—and their own future—hang in the balance.  Caught in the crosshairs of a deadly conspiracy, empath Reece Davies was forced to embrace his darker nature to protect the enemy he’d fallen for. Now, joining forces with others like him, drawn to chaos and vengeance by the corruption in his veins, Reece is being hunted…by the very man he saved.  Evan Grayson, a notorious empath hunter known as the Dead Man, was engineered to never falter from his mission—until he met Reece. Even corruption can’t cool their desire for each other, but with Reece’s dark side in control and all of Seattle at stake, Grayson must stop him, no matter the personal cost. As the battle between the two enemies heats up, so does their forbidden attraction. But the danger is growing and closing in on them from all sides. Because Grayson isn’t the only one hunting the empaths—and they both may have finally met their match… Sugar & Vice Book 1: Liar City Book 2: Twisted Shadows Book 3: Edge of Mercy

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Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu (Novel) Vol. 5

Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu (Novel) Vol. 5 by Fei Tian Ye Xiang

As the capital of Chang'an prepares for a grand celebration, An Lushan and his henchmen plot to wreak havoc within the city. In their clutches is Mergen, who has surrendered his heart to the heavenly demon in order to discover his plans. At night, Lu Xu walks in his dreams, the two becoming more deeply entwined than either bargained for. Li Jinglong believes the exorcists can stop An Lushan--and perhaps even strike down the black jiao Xie Yu, a far greater threat to the Divine Land. But when the mission unravels, Li Jinglong will put everything on the line to protect Hongjun from the demonic forces that would corrupt him--even if it means invoking a power that could spell his own destruction.

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Stealing Home

Stealing Home A Novel by Grace Reilly

USA Today Bestseller A can’t-miss BookTok favorite, reverse grumpy/sunshine forced-proximity college sports romance, third in the Beyond the Play series—with new exclusive content in this edition! I should be focusing on my game—not on falling for my gorgeous, grumpy roommate…especially since she’s already left me once. Sebastian It’s my final season to prove myself before the MLB draft. The last thing I need is a distraction—and especially not one as tantalizing as Mia di Angelo. She’s the drop-dead gorgeous STEMinist heroine and astrophysicist-in-training who ditched me the moment I wanted to take us from casual to committed. Yeah. Ouch. But when she needs somewhere to stay for the summer… well, I offer her my place. Being roommates shouldn’t be so hard. Not distracting at all. Not the least bit challenging… Mia I have two goals this summer: get into a study abroad program and get over golden sports hero Sebastian Miller-Callahan. Doesn’t mean it’s easy to stop thinking about him, but he deserves better than a prickly, career-focused girl like me. Our futures can’t be more different. The last thing I need is to play into a roommates-to-lovers story with the only man who can set my body ablaze. And all the feelings I’ve tried to pretend I never had? They come rushing back far too strong for either of us to ignore. TROPES Grumpy x Sunshine Baseball Romance Second Chance Romance Open Door Spice Filled with swoons, spice, sports, and second chances, Stealing Home is a don’t-miss adult college sports romance.

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Conditioning Loan - L. A. Witt Cover Art

Conditioning Loan

Conditioning Loan by L. A. Witt

When a hockey star asks him to dance at a club, minor league forward Taylor Wilson is thrilled. Maybe that cute teammate who laughed in his face was wrong after all, and he is good enough for someone. But then that star loses interest and bails… leaving Taylor back at bruised ego square one. The universe isn't done, either—months later, that star is getting ready to return to his team after an injury. The last step in his rehab? A two-week conditioning loan to Taylor's team. Vasily Abashev is excited to play for the Everett Orcas because it means he's one step closer to being reactivated. He just isn't expecting that cute guy he met at the dance club last summer to be his temporary teammate. Or linemate. This could either be the longest two weeks of their lives… or not nearly enough time to work up the nerve for a do-over from last summer. The Games We Play - Season 2 is the second season of this multi-author minor league hockey romance series! All titles run concurrently through the same hockey season and the books can be read in any order, so jump in anywhere!

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The Villain's White Halo (Novel) Vol. 3 - Hao Da Yi Juan Wei Sheng Zhi Cover Art

The Villain's White Halo (Novel) Vol. 3

The Villain's White Halo (Novel) Vol. 3 by Hao Da Yi Juan Wei Sheng Zhi

Former villain Yin Biyue just wants to live in peace in his new world, but all he finds is turmoil. His teacher is off on a suicide mission, Luo Mingchuan is in danger of succumbing to the spirit of the Demon Lord, and the infamous demonic cultivator Rong Zhuo has risen with a massive army to launch attacks across the realm. No one--not Cangya, not the Northern Emperor, nor Yin Biyue's allies from other sects--is safe with battles looming on every front. How can he and Luo Mingchuan become official partners under these conditions?! Then, as Yin Biyue and Luo Mingchuan fight side by side against fate, something even worse happens: Yin Biyue starts shedding his mortal emotions. And what good is power if it costs him the love he's only just found?

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Firehouse Heat

Firehouse Heat by Jace Wilder

A strict "neighbors with benefits" arrangement. A stoic firefighter with walls of steel. And the sunshiny guy who is about to burn them all down. Alex is officially a man without a home, a boyfriend, or matching dishware. After a devastating breakup where he was told he was "too much," he moves into a fourth-floor walkup and decides he’s done with relationships. He needs a distraction. What he gets is a Tinder match with a broad-shouldered, heavily tattooed firefighter who happens to live exactly two floors above him. Diesel Reyes doesn't do boyfriends. After a controlling ex nearly cost him his career, he keeps his life barracks-functional and his heart locked down tight. His rules for Alex are simple: clean exits, no sleepovers, no strings. But when Alex’s anxious, fast-talking energy collides with Diesel’s quiet, fiercely protective nature, the rules go out the window faster than a four-alarm blaze. What starts as a gritty, furniture-breaking hookup quickly becomes something neither of them planned for. Diesel might be the one who runs into burning buildings for a living, but Alex is the one who is going to save him. Firehouse Heat is a steamy, high-angst, high-reward MM contemporary romance featuring the grumpy/sunshine trope, explosive chemistry, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

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New Daddy at Forty-Seven

New Daddy at Forty-Seven by Nora Phoenix

I've never been a Daddy before, but now it's all I want to be… I've always thought Kinsey was hot AF, but now that I've come to know him, he's so much more than a super sexy silver fox. He's kind and caring, and so damn courageous. He's also vulnerable and needy, and it lights me up like nothing else. I know I'm twenty years younger, but I want to take care of him. I want to be his protector, his strong man, his knight in shining armor. I want to be his Daddy. New Daddy at Forty-Seven is part two of a duology, an emotional and yummy romance with an age gap, loads of hurt/comfort, and a beautiful Daddy/boy relationship that ends with an HEA. It contains themes of addiction and religious homophobia.

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The Forgotten Dead

The Forgotten Dead by Jordan L. Hawk

Parapsychologist Dr. Nigel Taylor doesn't work with psychic mediums. Until, that is, a round of budget cuts threatens his job and an eccentric old woman offers him a great deal of grant money. The only catch: he must investigate a haunted house with a man she believes to have a true gift. Oscar Fox, founder of the ghost-hunting team OutFoxing the Paranormal, has spent his life ignoring the same sort of hallucinations that sent his grandmother to an insane asylum. When he agrees to work with the prestigious—and sexy—Dr. Taylor, he knows he'll have to keep his visions under wraps, so his team can get a desperately needed pay day. Soon after Nigel, Oscar, and the OtP team arrive at the house, the questions begin to pile up. Why is there a blood stain in the upstairs hallway? What tragedy took place in the basement? And who is the spirit lurking in the closet of a child's bedroom? One thing is certain: if Oscar can't accept the truth about his psychic abilities, and Nigel can't face the demons of his past, they'll join the forgotten souls of the house…forever.

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Subway Slayings

Subway Slayings by C.S. Poe

Detective Everett Larkin of New York City's Cold Case Squad has been on medical leave since catching the serial killer responsible for what the media has dubbed the "Death Mask Murders." But Larkin hasn't forgotten that another memento— another death —is waiting to be found. Summer brings the grisly discovery of human remains in the subway system, but the clues point to one of Larkin's already-open cases, so he resumes active duty. And when a postmortem photograph, akin to those taken during the Victorian Era, is located at the scene, Larkin requests aid from the most qualified man he knows: Detective Ira Doyle of the Forensic Artists Unit. An unsolved case that suffered from tunnel vision, as well as the deconstruction of death portraits, leads Larkin and Doyle down a rabbit hole more complex than the tunnels beneath Manhattan. And if this investigation isn't enough, both are struggling with how to address the growing intimacy between them. Because sometimes, love is more grave than murder.

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Houseswap 101

Houseswap 101 by Jaime Clevenger

When Devyn Lancaster comes home from a busy shift at the hospital, the last thing she expects to find is a woman weed-whacking her garden. It gets worse when she learns her ex-husband invited the woman to trade houses with him—all without telling her a thing about the plan. Robbie Price was looking forward to a month-long vacation in San Diego. A break from the Seattle rain in exchange for doing a few home repair projects and taking a cute dog to the beach seemed well worth a house swap. Then she meets her coworker’s ex-wife. For Robbie and Devyn, even tolerating each other feels impossible at first. And neither expect to learn to like each other. But at the end of the month, parting ways is what feels impossible.

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Red Line

Red Line by L. A. Witt

The Games We Play, Book 1 Theo Mathis doesn't regret defying the general manager during his brief stint on the Seattle Rainiers last season. The rainbow tape on his stick cost him dearly, but he'd do it again in a heartbeat… even though it means he'll never get called up from the minors again while that GM is at the helm. Then a flood of injuries leaves Seattle desperate for players, and Theo gets called up after all. But he's warned: provoke the GM again, and he will regret it. Except stick tape wasn't the only line Theo skated over, and the temptation to cross it again has nothing to do with spite. Equipment manager Christian Hayes has had that hot minor league player living rent-free in his head ever since they hooked up last year. It wasn't love, but it was fun, and he wishes they could do it again because they want to—not as an act of rebellion. If Christian's dad ever finds out, there will be hell to pay. But it's a non-issue, since his dad—the team's GM—has vowed to never call up that player again no matter how bad the team needs him… and he doesn't even know Theo and Christian hooked up. Now Theo's back in the Rainiers' locker room. They don't dare risk a rematch—they both value their careers too much. All they have to do is ride this out for a few games until Theo's sent back down. Easy enough. Right? But their mutual attraction refuses to be ignored. And it looks like Theo's going to be staying a while. The Games We Play is a multi-author minor league hockey romance series! All titles run concurrently through the same hockey season and the books can be read in any order, so jump in anywhere!

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House of Crimson Curses - Ruby Roe Cover Art

House of Crimson Curses

House of Crimson Curses by Ruby Roe

Once upon a time, a hunter broke a vampire's heart… As the trials for Sangui City's throne reach their climax, Red finds herself at the centre of a millennia-old prophecy. As the newly awakened dhampir, she holds the power to reshape the future – or destroy it.   Octavia Beaumont, driven by her quest for acceptance, must confront the painful truths of her past to secure her place as ruler.    But as ancient secrets unravel, she discovers that the greatest threat may come from those she trusted most.   With demons rising and alliances shifting, Red and Octavia face their greatest challenge yet: saving a city on the brink of chaos while navigating the complexities of love.   To claim victory, they must:   Unmask a villain hiding in plain sight Decide if love can overcome betrayal Make sacrifices that will echo through generations   As the boundary thins and magic surges back into the city, Red and Octavia stand at a crossroads. Their choices will determine not just their own fates, but the destiny of Sangui City itself.   In a tale where blood is power and trust is currency, can a hunter and a vampire forge a future from the ashes of the past? Or will the weight of history crush their love forever?   This gripping conclusion features political intrigue, enemies to lovers, supernatural battles, chosen one prophecy, found family and two women fighting for their right to love and lead. With themes of redemption, identity, and the true meaning of family, it delivers one hell of an end to an epic romance saga.

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Seven Points - Amy James Cover Art

Seven Points

Seven Points A Crash Test Novella by Amy James

Six months after the events of Crash Test, Travis and Jacob's relationship faces a new test at the Singapore Grand Prix. For six months, twenty-four-year-old Jacob Nichols has worked as a test driver for Crosswire Racing, the best Formula 1 team on the grid. For as many months, he’s been making things work with his boyfriend, Travis Keeping, the number one driver for Crosswire’s biggest rival, Harper Racing. Travis won the Drivers’ Championship with Harper last year, during a dark spell of time when he and Jacob were apart after a devastating crash almost took Jacob’s life. Since getting back together, things have been better than ever, and when Jacob gets the chance to act as reserve driver for Crosswire at the Singapore Grand Prix, he jumps at the chance to spend the race weekend with Travis. The night before qualifying, he gets a call from Crosswire’s team principal, Sofia. One of their drivers has been injured, and Jacob will be filling in for the race. If he puts on a good performance, it might earn him his own F1 seat for next year. But every point he takes could compromise Travis’s shot at the championship—and put their relationship to the test.

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Before You Say I Do - Clare Lydon Cover Art

Before You Say I Do

Before You Say I Do by Clare Lydon

What happens if you fall for your bridesmaid? Abby Porter has a high-flying job and the perfect fiancé in Marcus Montgomery. But Abby's world turns on its head when he hires a professional bridesmaid to help her in the run-up to the wedding. When Abby meets Jordan, she can hardly breathe. Marcus is oblivious. The wedding is weeks away. Now, the only question is: will Abby make it to the altar? Best-selling author Clare Lydon brings you a love story to top them all. Download this story of forbidden love and submerge yourself in lesbian romance today!

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Unrivaled

Unrivaled by Ashlyn Kane & Morgan James

People say there's a fine line between love and hate. If you ask Grady Armstrong, the line's as obvious as the one across the middle of a hockey rink. So he can't explain why he doesn't walk away when his Grindr hookup—a guy who accused him of impersonating himself—turns out to be Max Lockhart, a rival player Grady once punched in the face. Apparently Max can goad him just as well off the ice as he can on it. Max Lockhart showed up thinking he was going to expose a fake. Instead he hooks up with a guy who claims to hate him. <i>And</i> has a good time. A really good time. But that doesn't mean players from different teams can be together. Max has always wished Grady would relax a little. When the season starts and Grady accepts Max's offer of help with finding someone to date for real, Max gets his wish. But he should've been careful what he wished for, because now that he knows Grady is a big softie under that prickly shell, he'd rather keep Grady for himself. Grady only goes on a handful of dates before he realizes he has a lot more fun with Max. But he can't be falling for a rival player… can he?

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Spring's Wake - Aurora Rey Cover Art

Spring's Wake

Spring's Wake by Aurora Rey

Nora Calhoun keeps her life just like her Provincetown B and B, neat and tidy. She’s thrilled when her niece Graham comes to stay with her while completing her graduate fieldwork aboard the Dolphin Fleet. She’s less than thrilled when Graham starts hanging out with Willa Lange, a sexy wanderer who works for the Fleet and seems to have her sights set on Graham. At the encouragement of her sister Emerson, Will’s short stay in Ptown becomes a fresh start. She’s doing great—a decent job, a place of her own, and new friends. But when she meets Nora, she finds herself pining for more. The only problem? Nora is fifteen years her senior and doesn’t like her. Can the women overcome past hurts and find love or will their affair leave battered hearts in its wake?

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Omega's Saviors: MMM Menage Romance - Zia Quinn Cover Art

Omega's Saviors: MMM Menage Romance

Omega's Saviors: MMM Menage Romance by Zia Quinn

An omega wolf on the run. An alpha and his mate who just might save him... As pack alpha in a small, mountain town, Colton Smith doesn’t see trouble often. Until today. A snowstorm is on the way, and he just discovered a lone werewolf working in his town without permission. After confronting the omega wolf, he quickly learns there is far more to the story. The handsome Tyler Blake is clearly on the run from something or someone. Colton can’t ignore his protective instincts for this lean wolf with the beautiful eyes...or deny the attraction he feels for the young man. When he discovers Tyler’s been sleeping in the forest because he doesn’t have a place to stay, Colton knows he can’t leave him out in the storm. Bringing him home to Ethan, his mate, is sure to create complications, but an alpha must do what’s right to protect those around him. As a blizzard rages, the heat inside their cabin really begins to blaze. Colton and Ethan might just teach the skittish Tyler what it means to trust...and to love.  After fleeing his abusive pack, Tyler ends up with a brand new job in a secluded town tending bar. What he doesn’t expect is a rugged and rough alpha walking through the door like a dream come true. Colton gives off power like a furnace gives off heat...and with no place to stay, Tyler could really use some warmth right now. But after Colton brings him home, Tyler finds he’s just as attracted to Ethan, Colton’s stylish mate. Caught between a surprisingly kind alpha and his elegant lover, Tyler might be forced to reveal the secrets of why he’s on the run. But what else is a shifter to do? The blizzard has him stranded, and his old, cruel alpha might just be on his trail... Reader note: contains M/M/M menage and hot romance elements including wolf shifters, male/male love, and paranormal romance themes

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Upside Down - Andrew Grey Cover Art

Upside Down

Upside Down by Andrew Grey

Sequel to Inside Out Bronco's Boys: Book Two Lowell Cartwright's life as a mercenary problem solver has taken its toll, and after one more difficult job, he wants out. For help, he turns to Bull, a soldier of fortune turned club owner—not exactly a friend, but the best chance Lowell has. He visits Bull's club to scope it out and meets Jeremy Hodgson. The twink captures his attention in a big way. Bull tells Lowell to stay away from the club until he decides whether he can help, so Lowell stays in town. When he spots Jeremy passed out on the floor of a convenience store, he goes to Jeremy's aid. Lowell piques Jeremy's interest immediately, pushing all the right buttons. Then, when Jeremy needs help, Lowell's kindness turns interest into something more. But trouble comes knocking when Jeremy's place is bugged. Maybe Lowell's past is catching up to him, or maybe the danger centers on Jeremy's roommate Tristan's mysterious boyfriend. Whatever the source of the problem, the future Lowell and Jeremy hope for doesn't stand a chance unless they can find a way to protect themselves.

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Longing for You

Longing for You by Jenny Frame

Alexis Villiers's best friend, the Principe of the Debrek clan, is newly bonded to Amelia, and Alexis hasn’t felt so alone for centuries. No longer her leader’s closest confidante, Alexis has to face the ever growing longing she has for the Debrek housekeeper, Katie Brekman. Katie is enjoying her new role as head housekeeper for the Debreks. All she has to worry about is the moody, bad tempered Alexis. Katie has no idea why Alexis dislikes her so much, or why she has refused to feed from her. Certainly Amelia's theory that Alexis is attracted to Katie couldn't possibly be true. Katie can’t imagine her showing any kind of emotion, let alone attraction. When Katie is attacked amid a burgeoning vampire-witch war, Alexis is set to go against everything her clan believes in. Forced to face her longing for Katie, she is torn between opening her heart to a human and abandoning her clan when they need her the most.

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Fire and Iron

Fire and Iron by Andrew Grey

Gregory Montrose and Fillian O'Connell grew up next door with a tall fence separating their families. Fillian, now a state trooper, grew up with plenty of love and little else, looking over the fence at the neighbor's pool he never got to swim in.  His family barely made ends meet and he worked hard for everything he has—including making it to the police academy and graduating at the top of his class, and landing a posting in the Carlisle area. Electrician, Gregory had everything growing up, at least on the surface, but it was for appearances.  He looked over the fence at the family who did everything together, and listened to his parents fighting most nights.  His parents made sure he had all the advantages money could buy, but little else. When a domestic disturbance call reunites them, both men have changed, and yet they are so very different.  Fillian has the life he's always wanted and Gregory is struggling to raise his niece and nephew.   Attraction is a  surprise for both of them and as heat builds between them, family disasters threaten to either blow them apart or forge them stronger, like steel.

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Saving Graces

Saving Graces by Ruby Landers

The third in the series of the award-winning Falls From Grace Rosalie Carlson is the person everyone turns to in a crisis. She's kind, calm, caring and a social worker, after all. She's got it all together… except that her personal life is kind of a disaster. Things can get a little hectic after all, when your complicated best-friendship is with a megastar like Savannah Grace. When twenty-six year old Kinsey moved to Nashville, it was in the hopes of finding a creative partner and making it big. When she meets Cassidy Carver, musical sparks fly. It's a chance meeting with a beautiful older woman however, that truly knocks her off her feet. Rosalie's gorgeous - and there's no denying the intense chemistry between them - but she refuses to consider even a single date with a young musician. Besides, Rosalie's already given up on love, so what would be the point? Fighting this level of temptation is always a losing battle, but after one red hot minute they go their separate ways. It's just lucky there's no connection between their different worlds and no way they'll ever cross paths again… If you would appreciate content warnings please head to my website 

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Wicked Allure

Wicked Allure by Ariel Marie

A vampire on a secret mission discovers more than what she was searching for.  The vampires' reign continued, and the world appeared to be in a healing stage even with the overhanging threat of the lycans. Tomesha Clay was a human who was trying to live her life. New opportunities were now available in her small town, and she wanted to take advantage of them.  She was determined to make a better life for herself, even if her family disagreed.  No longer would they barely have money to make ends meet. With Tomesha's new job, she could provide everything they needed.  At work, she met a vampire warrior, her new client,  who made her feel things she had only fantasized about.  It had to be too good to be true.  General Dru Moldark was chosen by the queen for a confidential assignment. One that entailed her hunting down a traitor to the crown. During the pursuit of her quarry she meets a woman who makes her cold heart sing. It was an undeniable attraction that left Dru desiring more in life. She was a loyal vampire to the Riskel family and their people, but for once, Dru wanted to be selfish. Everything about Tomesha made her feel alive.  But then Tomesha was called down for the draft.  Dru refused to lose her woman to another.  Will they be able to overcome the obstacles in their way and find a way to be together or will duty and loyalty tear them apart?

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Honey Heat (Sin & Steel 9)

Honey Heat (Sin & Steel 9) by Lynn Hagen

[Siren Publishing: The Lynn Hagen ManLove Collection: Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Alternative, Paranormal, Werewolves, Shape-shifters, Suspense, MM, HEA] Ethan McCade never expected to wake up in a wolf clinic, battered and broken with no memory of how he got there. The last thing he recalls is being dragged from his truck—then nothing but fragments of pain and cold metal tables. When a handsome wolf shifter with dark eyes and gentle hands finds him barely alive, Ethan's world tilts. There’s something about Lucio that calms his bear, something that makes him feel safe for the first time since his nightmare began. Lucio Alcaraz was just checking security cameras when he discovered the tortured bear shifter. One look at those frightened hazel eyes and his wolf chooses Ethan as his mate. But Ethan carries dangerous secrets about who hurt him and what they want from the shifters. With Deputy Gilmore targeting the pack and enemies closing in, Lucio will need every skill he possesses to protect the vulnerable bear who’s awakened something fierce inside him. Lynn Hagen is a Siren-exclusive author.

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A Wilde's Collection

A Wilde's Collection by L. A. Witt

One night club. Endless love stories. Wilde's is the hottest gay night club in Seattle's Capitol Hill. Sexy bartenders pour top shelf liquor for the most gorgeous men in town, and it's the place to go for a night of dancing and hooking up. Romantic connections? You wouldn't think so, but plenty of guys find love in the booths, bar, and even back hallways of this swanky club. This collection contains five selected novels and one novella from the Wilde's series—those following Ethan, Rhett, and their friends: The Best Man The Distance Between Us A.J.'s Angel The Closer You Get Meet Me in the Middle To Live Again Settle in, grab your favorite drink and a seat at a booth or the bar—wherever you can find room!—and enjoy these love stories from the best place to find love in the Emerald City. These titles have been previously published and are also available individually.

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Porn Star

Porn Star by Rain Carrington

Sammy is looking for the man who could make him feel the way Neil had, and finding it impossible. A secret admirer starts to leave him roses and notes, stalking him. Sammy is intrigued, but with college, his job at his father's garage, and his new tutoring gig, he doesn't have a lot of time to guess who it could be. Secretly, though, he hopes that it is Neil, who he couldn't stop wanting. He finds out and soon begins to explore his kink, to be watched. A video is uploaded to a website and attracts the attention of a porn producer. Is this Sammy's big break, or will it end in heartbreak? The student Sammy starts to tutor is a rich and difficult man named Andrew. Andrew disregards and berates anyone who crosses him, including the new personal assistant his father hired to "babysit" him. Tom is a former Marine with a secret agenda, keeping him in the job with the privileged man he doesn't know if he'd rather slap or kiss. Once Andrew's parents announce their impending divorce, Andrew goes off the rails, only to find Tom there to catch him. Through the last two years, Malcolm and Kirk have lived and loved, but when Sammy asks Malcolm to keep a secret from his big lover and his biker brothers, including Road Dog, Sammy's father, Malcolm agrees, only to be found out and losing everyone who mattered the most to him. Can he and Kirk find their way back to one another, possibly with the help of the big Marine they met through Sammy? Secrets, intrigue, murder, and unspeakable acts abound in this final installment of the series. Three couples unite and are put to the test by family, friends. and new jobs. Can these three men come out stronger or will they end up another casualty of their Men in the Shadows?

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Musical Theatre Mondays

Musical Theatre Mondays by Marie Incontrera

Sol (short for Soleil) always thought her love life and her Broadway dreams were on two separate tracks—until she finds herself swept into a complicated showmance that’s too real to ignore. After a devastating breakup with her long-term partner, Sol buries herself in the development of her Off-Broadway musical, Away , with the help of her best friend, a drag queen muse, and a chance connection on a queer dating app. When Veronika, a seductive Wall Street type, crashes into her life at the exact wrong time—and Maya, a road-hardened truck driver,, offers something slower and sweeter—Sol must decide whether she’s chasing the right plotline… or finally ready to write her own. Set against the glittering backdrop of Hell’s Kitchen, Musical Theatre Mondays is a funny, tender, queer-as-hell love story about art, identity, and figuring out what’s worth taking center stage.

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Kings Rising

Kings Rising Book Three of the Captive Prince Trilogy by C. S. Pacat

The stunning conclusion of worldwide phenomenon—from the boldly original author of Captive Prince and Prince’s Gambit. “I fell in love with the writing, the characters, [and] the story.”—V.E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author His identity now revealed, Damen must face his master Prince Laurent as Damianos of Akielos, the man Laurent has sworn to kill.   On the brink of a momentous battle, the future of both their countries hangs in the balance. In the south, Kastor's forces are massing. In the north, the Regent's armies are mobilising for war. Damen's only hope of reclaiming his throne is to fight together with Laurent against their usurpers.   Forced into an uneasy alliance the two princes journey deep into Akielos, where they face their most dangerous opposition yet. But even if the fragile trust they have built survives the revelation of Damen’s identity—can it stand against the Regents final, deadly play for the throne?

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The Trade Deadline

The Trade Deadline by A.L. Heard

After a fleeting encounter when they're in Juniors, Ryan "RJ" Russell and Lars Nilsson find themselves thrown back together years later when they end up on the same NHL team. Being friendly to a new teammate just got way more complicated. It's one thing to have a one night stand with someone from another country; it's a whole other mess to sleep with your teammate. Neither of them can afford to make waves, not when Ryan needs a new contract and Lars is already escaping a scandal. If sparks fly again, can they resist temptation?

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The Hollow Sea

The Hollow Sea by Jordan L. Hawk

The dead will not be silenced. When Oscar, Nigel, and the rest of the OtP ghost hunters travel to Devil's Den Island, their job seems simple: lay the ghost of a dead medium to rest at last. But more than one ghost haunts Devil's Den, and soon the team realize there's more to the island's dark past than they've been led to believe. As the fallout from century-old secrets closes in around them, one thing is clear: the dead have a story to tell. And ignoring it could prove fatal.

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The Build-a-Boyfriend Project

The Build-a-Boyfriend Project A Novel by Mason Deaver

Bestselling and award-winning author Mason Deaver’s adult romance debut follows a journalist in a dead-end job who agrees to teach his disastrous blind date how to be a better boyfriend. Readers will delight in this sweet and steamy queer romance with trans representation! Eli Francis is stuck. Stuck in an assistant position at the online magazine Vent when he should be a writer. Stuck with a boss who dangles a promotion but would rather he just fetch the coffee. Stuck working alongside the ex who has had no trouble moving up at work…or moving on. When Eli’s roommates push him to date so he can get over his ex once and for all, they set him up with Peter Park. Tall, handsome, and unbelievably awkward. The date is a complete disaster, and further proof to Eli that love isn’t for him. But when his boss overhears Eli recounting the catastrophic night, he suggests teaching Peter to be a better boyfriend through a series of simulated dates so he can write an article about it. But Eli has other ideas…Eli plays along, pretending to write the article, while secretly interviewing Peter about growing up queer in the South and coming-of-age dating wise in adulthood. Eli hopes writing this sort of piece will finally get him the promotion he deserves. And in exchange, he will teach Peter how to be a better boyfriend. But the more time Eli spends with Peter, the closer they become, and the lines between what’s real and what’s fake begin to blur. Before long Eli is forced to face his greatest fears to become the writer he wants to be and secure the love he’s always needed. 

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The Second Draft

The Second Draft by Carrie Byrd

An ice queen's newfound passion for her best friend upends both their lives in this beautiful lesbian romance about the power of desire and discovery. No one has ever melted uptight Anne Lowell's icy exterior, not even the husband of thirty years she just divorced. Still, she has her dazzling best friend and neighbor, Sadie Rosenthal, to brighten her days, so she's content. Really, she is. But when Anne realizes that her feelings for warm-hearted Sadie might be more than just friendship, she's no longer able to ignore the shattering truth she's spent a lifetime repressing. Anne's choice is clear. She can keep her rigid existence, or she can find the courage to begin a daunting journey with Sadie—one that just might help them both find true happiness.

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Get Over It, April Evans

Get Over It, April Evans by Ashley Herring Blake

A summer job at a lake-town resort brings together two women with an unlikely connection in this new contemporary romance by USA Today bestselling author Ashley Herring Blake. April Evans’ life is in shambles. She’s had to close her tattoo shop in Clover Lake and she’s subletting her house to cover her mortgage. And her love life? Nonexistent ever since Elena, her ex-fiancée, left her for a younger woman three years ago. When she is asked to teach a summer art class at the town’s new resort called Cloverwild, April jumps at the opportunity, especially since the job comes with boarding. She’s sure that this is the silver lining she needs . . . until she meets her cabinmate: Daphne Love, the woman who stole her ex-fiancée. And even worse, it’s clear Daphne has no idea who April is. Daphne Love is cursed in, well, love . She thought she’d found the unconditional love she craved in her girlfriend, Elena, but now she’s single again and utterly brokenhearted. When her friend hooks her up with a summer gig as an art instructor at a swanky resort in New Hampshire, Daphne feels optimistic for once. If only she had a roommate and coworker who didn’t seem to hate her on sight. Their already-tense relationship gets even shakier when April and Daphne find themselves competing for a rare opportunity to showcase their art in a London museum. But slowly, barriers begin to fall, and an inexplicable allure keeps drawing them closer, leaving them to wonder if the perfect picture they’re looking for can only be made with each other.

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Captive Prince

Captive Prince Book One of the Captive Prince Trilogy by C. S. Pacat

From global phenomenon C. S. Pacat comes the first novel in her critically acclaimed Captive Prince trilogy. “A special, unforgettable series… Lush. Brutal. Unparalleled.”—Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author Damen is a warrior hero to his people, and the rightful heir to the throne of Akielos, but when his half brother seizes power, Damen is captured, stripped of his identity, and sent to serve the prince of an enemy nation as a pleasure slave. Beautiful, manipulative and deadly, his new master Prince Laurent epitomizes the worst of the court at Vere. But in the lethal political web of the Veretian court, nothing is as it seems, and when Damen finds himself caught up in a play for the throne, he must work together with Laurent to survive and save his country. For Damen, there is just one rule: never, ever reveal his true identity. Because the one man Damen needs is the one man who has more reason to hate him than anyone else...

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The Open Era

The Open Era by Edward Schmit

"[A] debut romance novel that will capture your heart."--Cosmopolitan Love evens the score between two tennis players in this stunning debut romance. Recently-turned-pro tennis player Austin Hardy has been out since high school and it’s never been a big deal. That is, until he becomes the first openly gay man to compete in a Grand Slam tournament. Suddenly, being gay is a huge deal, with headlines to prove it. Unprepared for this new spotlight, Austin’s anxiety disorder hits a breaking point, and he trips and falls at practice. Right next to the very attractive, very talented, and probably straight Diego Cruz, ranked second in the world. The two professional rivals start a friendship off the court. But between their flirty banter, mixed signals, and looming showdown, Austin is thrown further off his game by Diego. With the eyes of the world on Austin, the weight of history on his shoulders, and Diego across the net, he must decide whether love means nothing or if it means everything as he battles for the trophy during an electric two weeks at the US Open.

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A Case of Possession

A Case of Possession by K.J. Charles

Magic in the blood. Danger in the streets. Lord Crane has never had a lover quite as elusive as Stephen Day. He knows Stephen’s job as justiciar requires secrecy, but the magician is doing his disappearing act more than seems reasonable—especially since Crane will soon return to his home in China. When a blackmailer threatens to expose their illicit relationship, there's only one thing stopping Crane from leaving the country he loathes: Stephen. Stephen has problems of his own. As he investigates a plague of giant rats sweeping London, his sudden increase in power, boosted by his blood-and-sex bond with Crane, is rousing suspicion that he’s turned warlock. With all eyes on him, the threat of exposure grows. Stephen could lose his friends, his job and his liberty over his relationship with Crane. He’s not sure if he can take that risk much longer. Crane isn’t sure if he can ask him to. The rats are closing in, and something has to give…

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Liar City

Liar City A Gay Slow Burn Paranormal Fantasy Romance by Allie Therin

A murder has Seattle on edge, and it falls to a pacifist empath—and a notorious empath hunter—to find the killer before it's too late It’s the middle of the night when part-time police consultant and full-time empath Reece gets an anonymous call warning him that his detective sister needs his help. At an out-of-the-way Seattle marina, he discovers that three people have been butchered—including the author of the country’s strictest anti-empathy bill, which is just days from being passed into law. Soon, Reece’s caller arrives: a shadowy government agent known as The Dead Man, who is rumored to deal exclusively in cases involving empathy. He immediately takes over the investigation, locking out both local PD and the FBI, but, strangely, keeps Reece by his side.  As the two track an ever-growing trail of violence and destruction across Seattle, Reece must navigate a scared and angry city, an irritating attraction to his mysterious agent companion, and a rising fear that perhaps empaths like him aren’t all flight and no fight after all… "Readers will be yearning for more the minute they finish the final page." —Library Journal, starred review, on Starcrossed Sugar & Vice Book 1: Liar City Book 2: Twisted Shadows  Book 3: Edge of Mercy

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Red, White & Royal Blue: The Private Correspondence

Red, White & Royal Blue: The Private Correspondence by Casey McQuiston

A brand-new novella told through notes and letters, continuing the unforgettable love story which captured hearts around the world! After the email leak that made Alex and Henry front page news worldwide they vowed never to use email again for their personal communication. Still, they do love to write each other, so they borrowed a trick from their predecessors: handwritten love letters. Red, White & Royal Blue: The Private Correspondence delves into the intimate archives of Alex and Henry, spanning over twenty years since the fateful day Alex and Henry joined together on the world’s stage. This epistolary novella includes their personal letters, post cards, journal entries, and more, sharing everything from sarcastic bon mots to sexy fantasies to emotional discussions about starting a family, giving readers compelling insight into the long term futures of Alex and Henry as well as beloved supporting characters.

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The Best Parts of Him

The Best Parts of Him by Amy Aislin

Sometimes the sweetest victories happen off the ice. Ryland Zervudachi lives for the game of hockey—and for the chance to build the kind of team unity that will carry the Columbus Pilots all the way back to the playoffs after last season's crushing defeat. Off the ice, though, there's one goal he hasn't managed to score—the heart of Kyle Dabbs, the Vermont Trailblazers' team captain and his long-time crush. Kyle Dabbs has built a life centered on quiet strength. After a childhood scarred by his father's verbal abuse, Dabbs pours his energy into his career on the ice and the book series he's written to help kids like the boy he once was. He doesn't need someone flashy, loud, and spotlight-loving like Ryland turning his world upside down. But when an untimely appendectomy leaves Dabbs stuck at home, Ryland—recovering from an injury—shows up to help. Between late-night Scrabble competitions, pumpkin-carving mishaps, and long talks that peel back layers they've both kept hidden, Dabbs begins to see past Ryland's bold exterior. With chemistry sparking and walls crumbling, both men must decide if they're ready to risk their hearts for something even better than a championship: love.

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First to Finish

First to Finish by Rebecca J Caffery

'Freaking phenomenal. The chemistry? Electric. The banter? Sharp, addictive, and completely off the charts.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The stakes have never been higher in this spicy F1 forced proximity romcom! Perfect for fans of: 🏎️ Opposites attract 🏎️ Forced Proximity 🏎️ Sports romance 🌶️ Spicy Race car driver Johannes Muller is on a hot streak this season and seems destined to claim the championship win … until his performance unexpectedly falters. Gone is his cool confidence – on the track he can barely qualify, let alone take home the trophy. The team’s race engineer, Caleb Hughes, is determined to get his star driver back in pole position, but soon the sparks flying over the radio are more chemistry than competition. In a sport where everyone gives it their all at all times, it’s not long before Johannes and Caleb realise that their racing line is leading them towards a collision they won’t be able to walk away from unscathed… – Everyone LOVES First to Finish! “Incredible … I couldn’t get enough … savoured every minute of it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Completely captured my heart from the very first pages' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OMFG IT WAS … SUCH A PERFECT BOOK' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I inhaled this story ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Charming [and] steamy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I had a blast the entire time I was reading it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A refreshing, tension-filled MM romance with depth, heart, and just the right amount of angst.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow. Wow. Wow. This book blew me away … I cannot explain how satisfying this book was to my brain.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Emotional and heartwarming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely swoon worthy!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews Praise for Rebecca J. Caffery: Featured in Us Weekly's 'Hottest New LGBTQIA+ Romances to Read during Pride Month 2024' ‘This was freaking phenomenal. [The] chemistry and banter was off the charts!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I flew through this book… I am literally rereading just because it is sooo bingeable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Rebecca J. Caffery is a queer romance author from Birmingham, UK, whose stories celebrate love, electric chemistry, fierce emotion and found families. She rediscovered her passion for writing in 2017 during a study abroad year in Canada, and she’s been writing one too many enemies-to-lovers tropes since. Rebecca is best known for her high-octane F1 romances, Pole Position (2024) and First to Finish (2026), where fast cars meet even faster hearts. With hopes to expand her writing repertoire into small-town romances, she continues to craft stories that celebrate queer love in all its intensity and joy. When she’s not writing, Rebecca can be found devouring queer romance novels, binge-watching romantic dramas and romcoms, or passionately (read screaming at her TV) supporting Arsenal Women’s football team and McLaren Formula One Team.

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After Hours at Dooryard Books

After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian

1968 New York City News about the war might be keeping Patrick up at night--news in general might be keeping Patrick up at night--but he's doing fine. He's sure of it. He gets to spend his days selling books in the gayest neighborhood on the East Coast and his nights merrily sleeping his way through the rare book community. But when he takes in a drifter who seems to be hiding something, and his best friend and her newborn move into the apartment upstairs, his life gets turned on its head. A sleepy little bookstore should be the perfect place for Nathaniel to lie low, waiting for his past to catch up with him, but it turns out Dooryard Books is full of political radicals and anti-war agitators. If the FBI isn't actively surveilling this place, it will be. Nathaniel should go anywhere else. The last thing he expects is to like these subversives. There's a grieving folk musician and her baby--a demon of a child who will only sleep if Nathaniel, of all people, holds her. There's a pair of rabble-rousing teenagers who, upsettingly, seem to be right about everything. And then there's Patrick, who can't walk past anyone who needs his help--and who is perplexingly determined to help Nathaniel. As the world balances on the precipice of something new and scary and maybe even hopeful, Patrick needs to decide what he's willing to risk for this chaotic new community he's accidentally created. And Nathaniel needs to figure out whether he has a place in this messy, flawed world--and whether he can believe he deserves it.

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Scoreless Game

Scoreless Game by Anna Zabo & L. A. Witt

At nearly thirty-one years old, Pittsburgh Griffins captain Elias Karlsson's hockey years are numbered. Everything is changing around him, including his eleven-year friendship with Nikolai Sidorov. Elias would give anything for Nisha to be a permanent part of his life, but their once bedrock-strong bond has broken into a million pieces, and Elias doesn't know why. More than anything, Elias wants his friend back, but if that isn't an option, maybe it's time for him to look outside of hockey for someone to be there with him when hockey isn't an option anymore. Nisha's world is splintering apart. He's been in love with his two best friends for years, but now one of them has someone. The other, Elias, is searching for everything Nisha wishes he could give him… but he's looking for it in anyone but Nisha. The farther his friends slip away, the deeper the loneliness sinks in and the bleaker his empty future looks. What can he do but numb the pain in the only ways he knows how? On the eve of the season opener, Nisha's unexplained absence threatens the cohesion of the team and puts him and Elias on a collision course of strong wills, broken hearts, and shattered trust. In the end, they may lose the very thing that matters most to them both: each other. Scoreless Game is approximately 180,000 words, including a bonus short story. This asexual-pansexual romance is book 2 in the On the Board series. CW: on-page struggles with alcoholism and binge-drinking, suicidal ideation, toxic family dynamics, acephobia

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Cleat Cute

Cleat Cute A Novel by Meryl Wilsner

* USA TODAY BESTSELLER * A sapphic rivals to lovers rom com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own , where two soccer teammates are at odds before falling in love as their team gears up for the World Cup. Grace Henderson has been a star of the US Women’s National Team for ten years, even though she’s only 26. But when she’s sidelined with an injury, a bold new upstart, Phoebe Matthews, takes her spot. 22-year-old Phoebe is everything Grace isn’t—a gregarious jokester who plays with a joy that Grace lost somewhere along the way. The last thing Grace expects is to become teammates with benefits with this class clown she sees as her rival. Phoebe Matthews is too focused on her first season as a professional soccer player to think about seducing her longtime idol. But when Grace ends up making the first move, they can’t keep their hands off of each other. As the World Cup approaches and Grace works her way back from injury, a miscommunication leaves the women with hilariously different perspectives on their relationship. But they’re on the same page on the field, realizing they can play together instead of vying for the same position. With every tackle the tension between them grows, and both players soon have to decide what's more important—being together or making the roster. The perfect blend of funny and steamy, Meryl Wilsner’s Cleat Cute is about being brave enough to win on and off the field.

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We Could Be So Good

We Could Be So Good A Novel by Cat Sebastian

A New York Times Notable Book of 2023 A New York Times Books Review Best Romances of 2023 pick • Apple Books’ Best Books of the Month • Amazon Best Books of the Month Editor’s Pick, Romance • An NPR “Books We Love” • Library Journal Romance Pick of the Month • LibraryReads Hall of Fame: June 2023 • Publishers Weekly Best Romances of 2023 Casey McQuiston meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in this mid-century grumpy/sunshine rom-dram about a scrappy reporter and a newspaper mogul’s son "‘for Newsies shippers,’ [that] absolutely delivers” (Dahlia Adler, Buzzfeed Books). “A spectacularly talented writer!” —Julia Quinn Nick Russo has worked his way from a rough Brooklyn neighborhood to a reporting job at one of the city’s biggest newspapers. But in this sweeping historical romance, the late 1950s are a hostile time for gay men, and Nick knows that he can’t let anyone into his life. He just never counted on meeting someone as impossible to say no to as Andy. Andy Fleming’s newspaper-tycoon father wants him to take over the family business. Andy, though, has no intention of running the paper. He’s barely able to run his life—he’s never paid a bill on time, routinely gets lost on the way to work, and would rather gouge out his own eyes than deal with office politics. Andy agrees to work for a year in the newsroom, knowing he’ll make an ass of himself and hate every second of it. Except, in a classic grumpy sunshine story, Nick Russo keeps rescuing Andy: showing him the ropes, tracking down his keys, freeing his tie when it gets stuck in the ancient filing cabinets. Their unlikely friendship soon sharpens into a slow burn of feelings they can’t deny. But what feels possible in secret—this fragile, tender forbidden romance between them—seems doomed in the light of day. Now Nick and Andy have to decide if, for the first time, they’re willing to fight.

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A Lesson in Thorns

A Lesson in Thorns by Sierra Simone

Twelve years ago my mother disappeared into the fog-shrouded moors of Thornchapel. I left her memory there, along with the others. Of my childhood friends, playing in the woods. Of the crumbling, magical world we found, and of the promises we made beneath the wild roses. I moved on, building a life as a librarian in America, far away from the remote manor where my mother was last seen alive.  And then the letter arrives. A single word, in her handwriting, calling me back to England. Followed by a job offer I could never refuse, from a person I never could resist: Auden Guest. The new owner of Thornchapel, the seductive, elegant man I met as an imperious little boy when we were both children. Inside his private library, I begin to uncover the ancient secrets of the house--and the ones hidden inside my heart.   It's so very easy to be drawn back into the world of Auden's friends . . . and into the world of his worst enemy, St. Sebastian Martinez.  The beautiful and brooding St. Sebastian is as irresistible as he ever was, and the three of us can’t seem to unknot ourselves from each other.  From the hasty promise we three made all those years ago.  As Thornchapel slowly tightens its coil of truths and lies around us, our reluctant threesome starts unravelling into filthy, holy pleasure and pain. Together we've awakened a fate that will either bloom like a rose . . . or destroy us all. ***A Lesson in Thorns is the first of four books in the Thornchapel series.***

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In Your Court - Kit Haley Cover Art

In Your Court

In Your Court by Kit Haley

"A charming sports romance that will keep you captivated." – C. S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of the DARK RISE series "A deliriously good mixture of instant physical heat and slow-building emotion. With this love letter to tennis and gay identity, Haley has captured the emotional stakes of having two great loves in your life - especially when one of them is a sport which can only have one winner." – Freya Marske, author of A MARVELLOUS LIGHT "Addictive! I couldn't get enough of Mat and Miles's sweet, genuine, and sexy af chemistry, and the intricacies of the pro tennis world were fascinating. I loved it and was sad to say goodbye!" – Anita Kelly, author of SOMETHING WILD AND WONDERFUL   A sweet, steamy AF contemporary MM romance! Find inside: truckloads of hot, witty banter, exploration of queer solidarity, lots of tennis details but very little actual tennis, and amusing Australian/American cultural confusion. Australian Matteo Russo is the first and only openly gay tennis pro. Once a brilliant junior, he was slated for a bright future – until a freak accident derailed his career. Now, he's fed up, he's struggling to qualify for tournaments, and he's not sure he can afford dinner tonight. After losing to his old rival—the rich, arrogant, American superstar Miles Callahan—Mat throws the man's privilege in his face and sets him a challenge – one he's sure Miles would never accept. But he does. Determined to prove he's earned his success, Miles travels to Wimbledon on a tight budget – no support team, no coach, no fancy hotel. And now the American needs a hitting partner, and someone to explain laundromats, and what started as a dare soon becomes a searing off-court fling. Mat should be focussing on his career, not falling for a glamorous star. But Miles believes in his game in a way Mat hasn't for a long time, and is fast becoming everything he's ever wanted. Only... love and tennis just don't mix, because one day soon they'll have to face each other on the court. And in tennis, someone always has to lose.

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Contract Season

Contract Season An MM Hockey Romance by Cait Nary

"This is hockey romance for hockey fans." —Rachel Reid, USA Today bestselling author of Heated Rivalry and The Long Game A heartbroken hockey player and an up-and-coming country music star fake it for the cameras (or do they?) in Cait Nary’s delightfully sexy new novel. Brody Kellerman has a plan. First, become the best defenseman in professional hockey. Second, get over his ex-boyfriend so he can focus on his game. Hooking up with the singer at his buddy’s wedding was the perfect solution, but it was never meant to be more than a one-night stand. Seamus Murry has never planned a thing in his life, including hooking up with a smoking-hot hockey player. Being ghosted sucks, but at least one good thing came from it—the breakout hit song of the summer. Now he’s one of country music’s brightest stars, but one slipup—or in this case, video—might cost him his career. When their video goes viral, Brody and Seamus agree to fake a relationship. But soon it's impossible to remember what is real and what's pretend, and although Brody has no intention of falling for freewheeling Seamus's charm…life doesn't always go according to plan.  Trade Season Book 1: Season's Change Book 2: Contract Season

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Brewed for Daddy

Brewed for Daddy A Contemporary Polyamorous Romance by Jace Wilder

Four men. One coffee shop. No rules except the ones they make together. Malcolm Reyes has spent his life building his roastery and keeping his walls up. At forty-six, the silver fox knows what he wants: quiet mornings, perfect espresso, and zero complications. But when corporate vultures start circling his business with buyout offers he can't ignore, his sanctuary is threatened. Then comes Finn, the vibrant, chaotic art student who accidentally calls him "Daddy" on his first day. Then Jude, the grounded, broad-shouldered business major buckling under the weight of his family's expectations. And Riley, the sweet, observant hospitality student with a tragic past and a desperate need for a safe harbor. What starts as a simple workplace dynamic quickly sparks into an intense, undeniable connection. Malcolm doesn't just want to be their boss—he wants to be their anchor. He wants to give them the protection and stability they are all starving for. As the stress from the corporate buyout closes in, the four of them discover that the safest place to be is tangled together behind closed doors. Can they brew a perfect life together, or will the outside world grind them down? Brewed for Daddy is a scorching hot, MMM+M polyamorous contemporary romance. It features a fierce silver fox, three college guys who desperately need a steady hand, found family healing, intense multi-partner scenes, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

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Coach's Prize

Coach's Prize An M/M Age-Gap Sports Romance by Jace Wilder

He was just supposed to help me cross the finish line. He wasn't supposed to completely dismantle my defenses. Escaping a soul-crushing corporate job and an incredibly toxic ex, twenty-six-year-old Riley Voss just wants a quiet fresh start in the small town of Cedar Lake. His impulsive plan to reclaim his life? Train for a marathon. The problem? He can barely run a 5K. He needs a coach. At forty, Travis Kane is the steady, dependable rock everyone else leans on. He’s spent his life taking care of others, leaving nothing for himself. When an anxious, exhausted, and beautiful runner shows up looking for guidance, Travis's protective instincts kick into overdrive. What starts as grueling early-morning track sessions soon blurs into something much deeper. Travis’s authoritative, gravelly praise—"Good boy," "That's it," "Let go"—pushes Riley past his physical limits and straight through his emotional walls. Under Travis's intense, guiding hands, Riley is finally learning how to breathe again. But Travis has lived behind his own walls for years, and crossing the line from professional to personal could ruin the one incredible thing he's finally claimed for himself. Coach's Prize is a high-heat, steamy M/M sports romance featuring an age gap, intense praise, hurt/comfort, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

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Rory Rides Her Fake Fiancé

Rory Rides Her Fake Fiancé by Liz Alden

Every time Rory Fox walks into my small-town bar with her leather jacket, dark braids, and resting bitch face, I fall a bit more in love.  That's right, folks, I'm officially off the market and hanging up my reputation. She's the grumpy to my sunshine, the black cat to my golden retriever, the Morticia Addams to my Gomez—without the accents and the creepy kids.  Rory's an outsider in the small town of Here, New York, but as we Herevians like to say— you belong Here . Or at least, they do as long as the town can stay alive. The ski resort that brings in tourists is up for sale and our jobs are all at stake.  When I inherit my grandmother's enormous diamond ring, I know exactly what to do with it—sell it and use the money to pool together with my friends and save our town. If only my terrible family—my negligent mom and small-time drug dealing brother—don't hear about this windfall. But first, I'm going to pull the biggest prank of my life—in front of the whole bar, I'm gonna propose to Rosie.  I hope she'll laugh her head off.  Instead . . . she says yes.  Rory Rides Her Fake Fiancé features fake dating, small-town romance, and a smitten hero who falls in love despite her claws. There's a cranky meddling grandmother, found family, and a biker chick who uses eye rolls and deadpan humor to protect her soft and gooey heart. This steamy romance is book two in the Buffed & Polished series, but can be read as a standalone.

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The Fake Stepsister

The Fake Stepsister A Sapphic Romance Novel by Aurora North

Being the "good daughter" was exhausting. Pretending to date my future stepsister? That might just ruin me. Chloe has spent her entire life being the responsible one, smoothing over every crack in her mother's fragile world. So when she arrives at a sweltering family cabin for a bonding weekend before her mother’s wedding, she’s prepared to grit her teeth and play the perfect daughter. She wasn't prepared for Roxy. Roxy is her future stepfather’s daughter—tattooed, sharp-tongued, and radiating the kind of "bad news" energy Chloe usually avoids like the plague. But when Chloe’s mother tries to set her up with yet another eligible bachelor, Roxy drops a bomb that shatters the tension: she tells everyone they’re dating. Now, they have three days to fake a relationship in front of their parents. The rules are simple: hold hands, play the part, and don't get caught. But in the stifling heat of the cabin, the line between performance and reality begins to blur. A touch under the dinner table becomes a caress. A staged kiss in the kitchen becomes desperate. And soon, Chloe isn't sure if she's pretending anymore. Falling for her stepsister is the worst possible idea. So why does it feel like the first honest thing she’s ever done? Content Warning: This book contains explicit sexual content and is intended for adult readers only.

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Dream On, Ramona Riley

Dream On, Ramona Riley by Ashley Herring Blake

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER! A small-town waitress and a Hollywood star’s worlds collide in this new romance by Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date. Once upon a time, Ramona Riley was a student at a prestigious art school, with dreams of landing in Hollywood as a costume designer to the stars. But after her father’s car accident, she had to quit and return to her small New Hampshire town, Clover Lake, to help take care of her younger sister. Twelve years later, Ramona is still working at the town’s café, all but given up on her dream. But when a big-budget romantic comedy comes to Clover Lake to film, she wonders if this could be her chance. There’s only one problem—Dylan Monroe, her first kiss and Hollywood’s favorite wild child—is the star. Dylan Monroe has always lived an unconventional life, having famous rock icons for parents. But she wants to prove that she’s not some chaotic, talentless nepo baby, that she has actual skills, that she’s just a normal person. To do that, Dylan takes on a project at a charming lake town—she even works at the town’s café (very quaint), shadowing a local waitress there (very cute), and asks her to take Dylan around to do Normal People Things. But Dylan soon realizes it’s not just some small-town waitress she’s getting to know—Ramona Riley is someone she’s met before, someone who remembers her even more vividly. Before long, however, reality hits them, and both women must decide if the spark between them can fan the flames of their individual dreams, or if it will extinguish their light.

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Saint - Sierra Simone Cover Art

Saint

Saint by Sierra Simone

I can’t have Elijah Iverson. I can’t have him because he’s my older brother’s best friend. I can’t have him because I broke his heart five years ago; because he’s now engaged to someone else—someone kind and dependable who deserves his whiskey eyes, his soft mouth, his fierce intellect. I can’t have Elijah because I’ve chosen God instead. The Bell brothers, though . . . well, we don't exactly have the greatest track record with vows. But I’m determined to do this monk thing right—to pledge myself to a cloistered life and spend the rest of my years in chastity and prayer. But now Elijah’s here. He’s here and he’s coming with me on my European monastery road trip, and between the whispered confessions and the stolen kisses and the moments bent over an ancient altar, my vows are feeling flimsier by the day. And vows or not, I know in my heart that it would take more than a good and holy monk to resist Elijah Iverson right now. It would take a saint. And we all know that I’m no saint. (This is the third full-length standalone in the Priest Collection, featuring Father Bell's brother, Aiden Bell. You do not have to read Priest or Sinner to read Saint.)

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The Winging It Holiday Special - Ashlyn Kane &amp; Morgan James Cover Art

The Winging It Holiday Special

The Winging It Holiday Special by Ashlyn Kane & Morgan James

Hockey's started, holidays are looming, and NHL player Dante Baltierra's husband is keeping secrets. Of course, secrets aren't unusual this time of year, but Dante is pretty sure Gabe isn't being squirrelly about a new flat-screen or tickets for a second honeymoon. Whatever is eating Gabe is more serious than a surprise under the tree. But as much as Dante wants to help, asking about it would be fruitless. Besides, he has a theory about the problem—and the solution. He's just not sure Santa has the power to deliver what Gabe really wants this Christmas.

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The Perfect Match

The Perfect Match The new must-read enemies-to-lovers and angsty sports romcom for fans of Bend it like Beckham by Adiba Jaigirdar

'Sweet and fun the whole way through!' Nisha Sharma, author of Dating Dr. Dil ' Pacy and pitch-perfect!' Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas All is fair in love and rivalry... Dina is done . She's burn out after years in corporate London and now is working in her family's struggling Bangladeshi restaurant. The last thing she expects is to be roped into coaching a football team of disadvantaged amateur players - or to say yes. Maya is back . She could have had a brilliant career, but it all went...well wrong. Now she's back home, back in her childhood bedroom. Her only escape is agreeing to coach her old secondary school's team. It doesn't take long for them to bump into each other again and for as long as anyone can remember, Dina and Maya were rivals. But will the very game that tore them apart bring them back together? An enemies-to-lovers and angsty queer Bend it like Beckham meets Cross the Line jampacked with quirky side characters who cannot help but intervene to push their uptight managers together. Praise for The Perfect Match: 'Fans of Jaigirdar's debut sapphic adult romance will stamp and cheer like Dina and Maya's #1 fan' Lillie Vale, USA Today bestselling author of Wrapped with a Beau and The Shaadi Set-Up 'This sapphic sports romance should be on everyone's radar! I truly couldn't put it down' Anam Iqbal, author of The Exes

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Rebound

Rebound by L. A. Witt

A forty-something single dad, a twenty-something hockey star, and a whole lot of baggage. No, this couldn't possibly blow up in their faces. Officer Geoff Logan has his plate full. His cop's salary and Marine retirement aren't enough to make ends meet. He's got war wounds and demons that are in it for the long haul. His teenagers are, well, teenagers, plus they're pissed that he left the boyfriend they loved. Can't a guy catch a break? Seattle Snowhawks center Asher Crowe has it all. A seven figure salary. A literal house on a hill. A stable, loving relationship with an amazing boyfriend. At least, that's what the world sees. Behind closed doors, he's been living in a private hell, and when he finally works up the courage to end things, his boyfriend refuses to go quietly. One call to the cops, and suddenly Geoff and Asher's paths cross. But is the connection between them simple chemistry? Kindred spirits? Or just a pair of lonely hearts looking for a hot distraction? And even if it's more than physical, is there really a future for two men from such vastly different worlds? Especially when the past comes knocking? This novel is approximately 89,000 words long. TW: abuse, combat PTSD

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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 5 - Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, Marina Privalova &amp; Jin Fang Cover Art

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 5

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 5 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, Marina Privalova & Jin Fang

Foes, allies, and one reassembled fierce corpse converge on the Guanyin Temple for a climactic showdown. With decades-long schemes finally unveiled, and dark secrets unearthed, the events of this rain-battered night will decide not just the fate of the entire cultivation world--but also that of a love story two lifetimes in the making. Also included are eight short stories that focus on the future and the past. From magical incense burners to tense banquets, to lotus-pod hunting and nighttime expeditions with the juniors, these stories span from dawn to dusk and so much more!

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Office Hours After Dark

Office Hours After Dark A Dark Academia MM Romance by Jace Wilder

A brilliant PhD student. A notoriously ruthless professor. A dynamic that crosses every line in the syllabus. Aiden Cho knows exactly what he signed up for when he moved across the country for his English PhD. Dr. Marcus Hale isn't just the leading scholar in Victorian literature—he's the department's most exacting terror, affectionately known as "Hale the Impaler." Aiden expects the brutal critiques and the blood-red ink bleeding across his essays. He doesn't expect the quiet, terrifying thrill of finally earning Hale's precise, devastating approval. Marcus has strict rules. Professional boundaries aren't just a guideline; they are his absolute survival mechanism. But there is something about Aiden's sharp mind, his hidden vulnerabilities, and his desperate need to be guided that unravels Marcus's renowned control. When Marcus discovers the true depths of his student's desires, the line between academic mentorship and absolute possession shatters. Seven weeks. That is how long they agree to wait before giving in to the agonizing tension between them. But in the shadowed, wood-paneled halls of Whitmore Hall, restraint is just another form of foreplay. Office Hours After Dark is a high-heat, standalone MM dark academia romance featuring age gap dynamics, intense praise, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

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The Husband Gambit

The Husband Gambit by L. A. Witt

Marry me for 1 year. Payment: $1.2 million. Hayden Somerset is convinced the ad is a joke, but he responds anyway because, hello, $1.2 million. He's broke, living in a tiny apartment with two roommates, and exhausted from praying his ancient car survives just one more week. His skyrocketing rent and crushing student loans aren't helping either. At this point, there isn't much Hayden wouldn't do for that kind of cash. The ad isn't a joke. Jesse Ambrose is absolutely serious. His father, the charismatic patriarch of a powerful Hollywood dynasty, has his eye on politics, and he's counting on California's liberals and progressives to elect him. But Jesse knows what his father believes when cameras and voters aren't around. As the election looms, he'll do anything to force the man's hand and show the public who Isaac Ambrose really is. Anything, including marrying a stranger so his father will make good on his promise to disown Jesse if he ever takes a husband. Now he just has to wait for his father to take the bait… and try not to accidentally fall in love with his fake husband.

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On the 2

On the 2 by Felice Stevens

First rule of riding the subway: Don't talk to strangers. Don't even look at anyone. But what if they're grouchy and gorgeous and you're sitting right next to them? I always did like a challenge. I want to turn that frown upside down, but he barely looks at me. I take a chance and poke the bear, and to my shock, he plays along and growls back. The more we meet on the train, the more I realize he's not the uptight grump I first thought. Then one night, there he is—in my world, in my space…his tongue in my mouth. Mind blown. But I'm no fool. A man like Nash Roman doesn't date a guy who sells suits at Macy's. Nash is prep school and Ivy League, and I'm night school while working two jobs to pay bills. Nash is fine wine, expensive restaurants and handmade suits, and I'm beer, corner takeout, and a lucky find at Goodwill. What am I—street-smart Ethan Moreno—doing, playing in his world? This man is older than me, way richer than me, and has already made it clear he doesn't believe in love. I should walk away. Instead, I'm falling for him. Hard. Nash couldn't care less if his father doesn't think I'm good enough or if people gossip because we're so different. I need to trust in him and us, but I've been burned before. And just like the Uptown Number 2, sometimes you have to travel a different route to get to the final destination: Forever.

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To Wield The Darkest Night

To Wield The Darkest Night by Beau Van Dalen

Every night, I see that man—that lovely stranger—in my dreams. So strong, mysterious, gentle… but a stranger all the same. Until one day he shows up at my doorstep, and promises me adventure… As a closeted trans man and apothecary to a small town, Sol is numbed by his uneventful life. Stifled by his past trauma and his neighbors' present expectations, he only finds comfort in his sleep, where he is haunted by visions of a mysterious lover: a man too perfect to be real, yet too vivid to be a dream… At first, Sol makes nothing of these strange nighttime apparitions—until the lover from his visions, Yohan, walks into his potion shop years later asking for him personally. Tall, darkly mysterious and handsome, Yohan is a knight cursed by forbidden magic whose King has fallen ill. And Sol just happens to be one of the rare people able to craft a cure. Now, Sol finds himself with the perfect excuse to leave his small town behind, and just the perfect man to do it with. A sensual tale of self-discovery and healing, following a trans man MC and his gay lover in a darkly supernatural yet cozy romantasy world.

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Rough and Ready

Rough and Ready by Mari Carr

A steamy friends to lovers romance that breaks the bro-code…big time! Gio is blessed with a big family and lots of friends. Unfortunately, there’s an unspoken code amongst his buddies…one where sisters are off-limits. That wouldn’t be a problem if he and his best friend, Rafe, could stop thinking about Kayden’s vivacious, fun-loving little sister, Keeley. They have always been stand-up guys, but Keeley is so tempting, so sexy, that they’re in danger of breaking all the rules. Keeley’s not exactly batting a thousand when it comes to life. She just lost her job and her only true talent seems to be picking the worst guys on the planet from online dating sites. However, her uneventful life takes a turn for the steamy after Rafe hires her to work for him and he and Gio start crashing all her bad dates. When one kiss lead to a second and then to something much, much more, the lovers are left to decide if they’re engaging in a fun fling or embarking on forever.

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After the Disabled God of War Became My Concubine (Novel) Vol. 2 - Liu Gou Hua Cover Art

After the Disabled God of War Became My Concubine (Novel) Vol. 2

After the Disabled God of War Became My Concubine (Novel) Vol. 2 by Liu Gou Hua

Jiang Suizhou, a history professor transmigrated into the frail and hated Prince of Jing, has been dealt quite the losing hand. His only bastion of hope? The captured, incapacitated Huo Wujiu, his concubine--and the general whose vengeance will end the Jing dynasty. But Jiang Suizhou's not going down with the ship! He joins hands with Huo Wujiu with a promise--protection now for protection in the future--and seeks out a physician to heal Huo Wujiu's legs. The two men's bond and trust deepens as they step beyond their mutual obligations to trade blows with Minister Pang, the puppeteer pulling the corrupt court's strings. Stained reputations, hidden motivations, and political assassinations abound as Huo Wujiu and Jiang Suizhou fulfill their promise. But is this protection alone enough to keep them both safe...and is it all they seek from one another?

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Flirting Lessons

Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory

"The banter zings. The steam rises off the pages and the chemistry is sapphic rom-com perfection. These two not only steal each other’s hearts. They’ll steal yours too! Jasmine Guillory delivers one of your favorite books of the year!"—Kennedy Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of This Could Be Us A captivating and sizzling new sapphic romance by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory. Avery Jensen is almost thirty, fresh off a breakup, and she’s tired of always being so uptight and well-behaved. She wants to get a hobby, date around (especially women), flirt with everyone she sees, wear something not from the business casual section of her closet—all the fun stuff normal people do in their twenties. One problem: Avery doesn't know where to start. She doesn't have a lot of dating experience, with men or women, and despite being self-assured at work, she doesn't have a lot of confidence when it comes to romance. Enter Taylor Cameron, Napa Valley's biggest flirt and champion heartbreaker. Taylor just broke up with her most recent girlfriend, and her best friend bet her that she can't make it until Labor Day without sleeping with someone. (Two whole months? Without sex? Taylor?!?!) So, she offers to give Avery flirting lessons. It should keep her busy and stop her from texting people she shouldn't. And it might take her mind off how inadequate she feels compared to her friends, who all seem much more settled and adult than Taylor. At first, Avery is stiff and nervous, but Taylor is patient and encouraging, and soon, Avery looks forward to their weekly lessons. With Taylor’s help, Avery finally has the life she always wanted. The only issue is: now she wants Taylor. Their attraction becomes impossible to ignore, despite them both insisting to themselves and everyone else that it isn't serious. When Taylor is forced to confront her feelings for Avery, she doesn't know what to do—and most importantly, if she's already ruined the best thing she's ever had.

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Winging It

Winging It by Ashlyn Kane & Morgan James

Hockey is Gabe Martin's life. Dante Baltierra just wants to have some fun on his way to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Falling for a teammate isn't in either game plan. But plans change. When Gabe gets outed, it turns his careful life upside-down. The chaos messes with his game and sends his team headlong into a losing streak. The last person he expects to pull him through it is Dante. This season isn't going the way Dante thought it would. Gabe's sexuality doesn't faze him, but his own does. Dante's always been a "what you see is what you get" kind of guy, and having to hide his attraction to Gabe sucks. But so does losing, and his teammate needs him, so he puts in the effort to snap Gabe out of his funk. He doesn't mean to fall in love with the guy. Getting involved with a teammate is a bad idea, but Dante is shameless, funny, and brilliant at hockey. Gabe can't resist. Unfortunately, he struggles to share part of himself that he's hidden for years, and Dante chafes at hiding their relationship. Can they find their feet before the ice slips out from under them? Winging It  is the first book in the hot, hilarious, heartfelt Hockey Ever After series. If you like witty banter, friends to lovers, and sports romance, you'll love Winging It.

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Blood of Hercules

Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas

The INSTANT New York Times bestseller! Don’t miss the overnight viral sensation everyone is talking about! Blood of Hercules is the sarcastically funny, dark fantasy romance reimagining of Hercules from bestselling author Jasmine Mas. I’m just a girl. And it turns out, I’m Hercules. I’m struggling to survive in a Titan infested world where Spartans, immortals from twelve royal families who have god-like powers and obscene wealth, rule over all. A shy-stammering foster child with nothing, I keep my head down, cover my scars, and focus on excelling in school. At least, I try to. Then it happens. My blood test reveals I’m part of the powerful elite. I’m one of them. A Spartan. Forced to attend the Spartan War Academy, I undergo the most harrowing test of all time to see if I have what it takes to be an immortal. There’s just a few problems. Achilles and Patro are my scary mentors. Kharon, the ferryman of death, and Augustus, the son of war, are my terrifying professors. Also, I’m pretty sure either someone’s stalking me everywhere I go, or my sanity’s slipping––I have a bad feeling both are true. I’m surrounded by Villains and they’re smothering me with their hate, obsession, and dark possessiveness. Too bad for them, they have no clue just who they’re messing with. A Dark Romantasy for readers who love: "Who did this to you?" Extreme Enemies to Lovers Strong Heroine Morally Gray Alpha Heroes Zodiac Academy, Quicksilver and When the Moon Hatched Don't miss the electrifying sequel to Blood of Hercules, Bonds of Hercules, where the men are getting darker, the stakes are getting higher and the last question you'll ask is who will she choose. Available now!

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Love Me Like You Shouldn't

Love Me Like You Shouldn't by Harper Bliss

Therapist. Client. Catastrophic chemistry. Dr. Nicola Forbes has spent years building a life defined by boundaries—clinical, emotional, ethical. But when Avery Hall, a rising Hollywood star, walks into her therapy office, Nic feels something she hasn’t in years: want. Avery is bold, brazen, and struggling under the weight of queer fame. Nic is grieving her wife, hiding behind professionalism, and failing—spectacularly—not to fall for her client. What begins with guarded glances and charged conversations becomes a line-crossing affair neither woman can walk away from. Nic knows the consequences. Loving Avery could cost her her license, her reputation, everything she’s built. But not loving her might be the greater loss. Love Me Like You Shouldn’t is a forbidden sapphic romance about desire, fame, and the kind of love that’s absolutely, dangerously worth it.

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Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (Novel) Vol. 3 - Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou Cover Art

Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (Novel) Vol. 3

Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (Novel) Vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou

In the wake of their intoxicated tryst, He Yu's relationship with his erstwhile physician Xie Qingcheng is more fraught than ever. One taste has left He Yu addicted, and not even his pride can stop him from coming back for more; yet the taciturn Xie Qingcheng is determined to ward off his advances at all costs. More than lust drives He Yu's relentless pursuit: he knows Xie Qingcheng is still keeping secrets from him. What was the real reason he stopped being He Yu's doctor? What's the truth behind the scandal that cost Xie Qingcheng his reputation? As He Yu searches for answers, malevolent forces move in the shadows, drawing him and Xie Qingcheng into a deadly, inescapable trap. 

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Just Kiss Her - Clare Lydon Cover Art

Just Kiss Her

Just Kiss Her by Clare Lydon

What If You Fall For Your Best Friend's Mum? When Brooke's best friend Noah asks her to pose as his girlfriend for his sister's resort wedding, she can't refuse. Sure, she's a lesbian, but it's a free holiday. How hard can it be to fake it for a few days? Harder than Brooke imagined when she meets Noah's mum, Jen. Sophisticated, confident, and utterly gorgeous, Jen is everything Brooke wants. With each sizzling glance, casual touch, and chance encounter, an irresistible attraction pulls Brooke towards the one woman she can't have. As their holiday in paradise unfolds, this scorching love triangle is about to reach its breaking point under the hot Mexican sun. Jen is strictly off-limits, but Brooke's heart doesn't care for rules. Can she keep her feelings buried, or will she just kiss her? Clare Lydon's latest is a deliciously tempting age-gap romance where a fake girlfriend falls for the mother she can't have. It's sexy, romantic, and utterly unputdownable. Read it today!   

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The Fiancée Farce - Alexandria Bellefleur Cover Art

The Fiancée Farce

The Fiancée Farce A Novel by Alexandria Bellefleur

Lambda Literary award winner and national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur returns with a steamy sapphic rom-com about a quiet bookseller and a romance novel cover model who agree to a modern-day marriage of convenience... Tansy Adams’ greatest love is her family’s bookstore, passed down from her late father. But when it comes to actual romance... Tansy can’t get past the first chapter. Tired of her stepfamily’s questions about her love life, Tansy invents Gemma, a fake girlfriend inspired by the stunning cover model on a bestselling book. They’ll never actually meet, so what’s the harm in a little fib? Yet when real-life Gemma crosses Tansy’s path, her white lie nearly implodes. Gemma van Dalen is a wild child, the outcast of her wealthy family, and now the latest heir to Van Dalen Publishing. But the title comes with one tiny condition: she must be married in order to inherit. When Gemma discovers a beautiful stranger has been pretending to date her for months, she decides to take the charade one step further—and announces their engagement. Gemma needs a wife to meet the terms of her grandfather’s will and Tansy needs money to save her struggling bookstore. A marriage could be mutually beneficial, if they can fool everyone into thinking it’s a love match. Unexpected sparks fly under forced proximity as Tansy and Gemma play the role of affectionate fiancées, and suddenly the line between convenient arrangement and real feelings begins to blur. But the scheming Van Dalen family won’t give up the company without a fight, and Gemma and Tansy’s newfound happiness might get caught in the fallout...      

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All the Painted Stars - Emma Denny Cover Art

All the Painted Stars

All the Painted Stars by Emma Denny

'Tender and gallant…Beautiful and romantic' Ashley Herring Blake ***** To win her heart, she'll have to fight… Winner of the RNA's Popular Romantic Novel Award 2025. Oxfordshire 1362 When Lily Barden discovers her best friend Johanna’s hand in marriage is being awarded as the main prize at a tournament, she is determined to stop it. Disguised as a knight, she infiltrates the contest, preparing to fight for Jo’s hand. But her conduct ruffles feathers, and when a dangerous incident escalates out of Lily’s control, Jo must help her escape. Finding safety with a local brewster, Lily and Jo soon settle into their new freedom, and amongst blackberry bushes and lakeside walks an unexpected relationship blossoms. But when Jo’s past catches up with her and Lily’s reckless behaviour threatens their newfound happiness, both women realise that choices must always come at a cost. The question they need to ask is if the cost is worth the price of love… Perfect for fans of Freya Marske, Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston.  'Heartbreakingly tender' Cat Sebastian 'A delightful friends-to-lovers slow burn romance' M.N. Bennet Readers are LOVING All the Painted Stars: 'Amazing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I swooned' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I'd really recommend this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Emma Denny won the Mills &amp; Boon and RNA Romance Includes Everyone competition in 2021. They submitted their first manuscript to a publisher when they were eight and a half and was astonished when it was rejected. Thankfully, that didn’t put them off. After completing a degree in English &amp; Creative Writing, Emma became a professional copywriter and now spends all day – literally – writing. Living on the edge of a forest, Emma enjoys exploring the wilderness while thinking through their latest plot tangle, scouting out exciting craft ales and indulging in historical romances.

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Behind the Green Curtain - Riley LaShea Cover Art

Behind the Green Curtain

Behind the Green Curtain by Riley LaShea

When Caton’s sleazy boss offers her a position as his wife’s personal assistant, she accepts the job with reservations, certain Jack Halston has ulterior motives. After meeting Jack’s wife Amelia, though, it’s Caton’s motivations that begin to unravel. As vicious as she is beautiful, Amelia threatens Caton’s position and her sense of decorum. As the attraction between the two women spirals into a torrid affair, Caton is drawn deeper into Jack and Amelia’s world of privilege and prestige, where everything is at stake and nothing is what it seems. Behind the Green Curtain  is a gritty erotic romance with numerous descriptive sex scenes intended for a mature audience.

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