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 January 14, 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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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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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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Unrivaled

Unrivaled by Rachel Reid

Everyone's favorite hockey players are back! Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander continue the romance that began with viral sensation Heated Rivalry—now streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the US—in the highly anticipated seventh book in New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid’s Game Changers series. A line has been drawn—and the hockey world is divided. For the first time in their professional hockey careers, Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander have nothing to hide. For more than a decade, they kept their love a secret, but now they’re out, married, and even playing on the same team. The support is incredible. Most of the time. They’ve gotten a lot of love from fans who are thrilled for them. But some people in the hockey world are still reeling from their relationship reveal, and the backlash—led by popular hockey podcast Top Shelf and the #TakeBackHockey movement—is getting louder. Ilya and Shane are finally able to stand together in the light, the way they’d always wanted. And now they might be facing their biggest challenge yet. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Red, White & Royal Blue

Red, White & Royal Blue A Novel by Casey McQuiston

* Instant NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestseller * * GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER for BEST DEBUT and BEST ROMANCE of 2019 * * BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR* for VOGUE, NPR, VANITY FAIR, and more! * What happens when America's First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales? When his mother became President, Alex Claremont-Diaz was promptly cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. Handsome, charismatic, genius—his image is pure millennial-marketing gold for the White House. There's only one problem: Alex has a beef with the actual prince, Henry, across the pond. And when the tabloids get hold of a photo involving an Alex-Henry altercation, U.S./British relations take a turn for the worse. Heads of family, state, and other handlers devise a plan for damage control: staging a truce between the two rivals. What at first begins as a fake, Instragramable friendship grows deeper, and more dangerous, than either Alex or Henry could have imagined. Soon Alex finds himself hurtling into a secret romance with a surprisingly unstuffy Henry that could derail the campaign and upend two nations and begs the question: Can love save the world after all? Where do we find the courage, and the power, to be the people we are meant to be? And how can we learn to let our true colors shine through? Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue proves: true love isn't always diplomatic. "I took this with me wherever I went and stole every second I had to read! Absorbing, hilarious, tender, sexy—this book had everything I crave. I’m jealous of all the readers out there who still get to experience Red, White & Royal Blue for the first time!" - Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners " Red, White & Royal Blue is outrageously fun. It is romantic, sexy, witty, and thrilling. I loved every second." - Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six

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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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Bonds of Hercules

Bonds of Hercules by Jasmine Mas

*The INSTANT New York Times bestseller* The sequel to the viral hit Blood of Hercules is here! Packed with spicy romance, Greek mythology, and dangerous husbands, Bonds of Hercules is perfect for fans of tension, betrayal, and choosing sides. I'm Hercules, but my powers are not what they seem. I'm trapped in a marriage with my two enemies and I've accidentally joined a cult. To make matters worse, Augustus and Kharon are trying to seduce me. It doesn't help that my mentors, Achilles and Patro, are acting really strange. Now, a dangerous prisoner has escaped from the Underworld, and things are spiraling out of control. Men are fighting over me. Mysteries are unfolding left and right. And I’ve had enough. Everybody better beware because I’m fighting in the Gladiator Competition and seizing my power. Things are about to get very messy. For Sparta. A Dark Romantasy for readers who love: "Who did this to you?" Kickass heroine Extreme Enemies to Lovers Morally Gray Alpha Heroes Greek Myths and Gladiator competitions Zodiac Academy, Quicksilver and Shield of Sparrows Are you Team Professors or Team Mentors? Choose a side.

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The Love Book

The Love Book by Gun Brooke

Verity has no intention of mixing business and pleasure, but she’s on the verge of being fired and her feelings for her boss may save her career. Aspiring writer Verity Holden is secretly in love with her boss, literary agent Rowan Cross, a passion she channels into a fictionalized journal to help her cope with her less-than-stellar job performance. Rowan, driven by ambition to elevate her agency, demands perfection from her staff, and Verity’s mistakes and distracting gaze are a liability. But when Rowan receives an anonymous manuscript that deeply resonates with her, Verity realizes she has accidentally sent her own manuscript, complete with her very real feelings for her boss! To save her job she pretends she is the only link to the true author and faces a precarious balancing act: maintaining her job, liaising with the “author,” and preventing Rowan from discovering the journal’s true nature. As the risk of exposure mounts, she continues to pour her heart into its pages, and the lines between fiction and reality begin to blur.

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Contract Season

Contract Season 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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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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Season's Change

Season's Change by Cait Nary

"This is hockey romance for hockey fans." --Rachel Reid, author of the Game Changers series A veteran hockey player and a rookie can't get away from each other—or their own desires—in this sexy, heartfelt opposites-attract hockey romance.   Olly Järvinen has a long way to go. He’s got a fresh start playing for a new team, but getting his hockey career back on track is going to take more than a change of scenery. He’s got to shut his past out and focus. On the game, not on his rookie roommate and his annoyingly sunny disposition—and annoyingly distracting good looks. All Benji Bryzinski ever wanted was to play in the big leagues, and he’s not going to waste one single second of his rookie season. Yoga, kale smoothies and guided meditation help keep his head in the game. But his roommate keeps knocking him off track. Maybe it’s just that Olly is a grumpy bastard. Or maybe it’s something else, something Benji doesn’t have a name for yet. Olly and Benji spend all their time together—on the ice, in the locker room, in their apartment—and ignoring their unspoken feelings isn’t making them go away. Acting on attraction is one thing, but turning a season’s fling into forever would mean facing the past—and redefining the future. Trade Season Book 1: Season's Change Book 2: Contract Season

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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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Cole

Cole by L. A. Witt

Parker This pro hockey thing is amazing! I'm playing in the big leagues. I have money for a change. And suddenly all the men who wouldn't give me the time of day are falling all over themselves to hook up with me. The only problem is that I've never been with anyone. That's just what I need—some random hookup leaking it to the press that I'm a virgin who's lousy in bed. Maybe what I need is a little help from a professional. Cole Clients who want to lose their virginity are a dime a dozen. There's something about Parker, though. Something that makes my heart go a little wild every time he books me, and it isn't the money. He's better in bed than he thinks. He needs confidence, not guidance, and I'm happy to give him both. But is it wrong to wish he'll never stop coming back? Gentlemen of the Emerald City Cole is Book 2 of Gentlemen of the Emerald City, a sexy series centered around the high class, high-dollar Gentlemen of Seattle's most exclusive escort service. Each book is full of snark, sass, and sweetness, and like any Emerald City client, you're guaranteed a happy ending. CW: Mild disordered eating

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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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Madame Hyde

Madame Hyde by Thea Belmont

A one-night-stand-to-forever spicy lesbian erotic romance between an incognito rock star and a flirty stranger. Office worker Lucy Klint is feeling unusually bold when she invites home the sexy butch American with a raspy voice she meets in a Sydney laundromat. It's one night only…but what a night. Rock star Persephone "Seph" Hyder can't get the cute woman from Sydney out of her head. Lucy doesn't have a clue who Seph really is—like the fact she's a rich, world-famous singer. Or that she's at war with herself, her creativity, and her restrictive record label. The one-night stands turns into much more, and restrained Lucy starts exploring light BDSM delights with Seph. Learning to let go is only half the battle for the two, though. What happens when Lucy learns the truth about who her wanderer lover really is?

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Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail

Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake

An interior designer who is never without the perfect plan learns to renovate her love life without one in this new romantic comedy by Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care .   For Astrid Parker, failure is unacceptable. Ever since she broke up with her fiancé a year ago, she’s been focused on her career—her friends might say she’s obsessed, but she knows she’s just driven. When Pru Everwood asks her to be the designer for the Everwood Inn’s renovation, which will be featured on a popular HGTV show, Innside America , Astrid is thrilled. Not only will the project distract her from her failed engagement and help her struggling business, but her perpetually displeased mother might finally give her a nod of approval.   However, Astrid never planned on Jordan Everwood, Pru’s granddaughter and the lead carpenter for the renovation, who despises every modern design decision Astrid makes. Jordan is determined to preserve the history of her family’s inn, particularly as the rest of her life is in shambles. When that determination turns into some light sabotage to ruffle Astrid’s perfect little feathers, the showrunners ask them to play up the tension. But somewhere along the way, their dislike for each other evolves into something quite different, and Astrid must decide what success truly means. Is she going to pursue the life that she’s expected to lead or the one that she wants?

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I Met Someone - Julie Cannon Cover Art

I Met Someone

I Met Someone by Julie Cannon

Hayes Martin shares everything with her BFF Claire Wheeler. Well, almost everything. Hayes has kept a secret from Claire for years, and she can’t take it anymore. Tonight is the night she comes clean and risks it all to gain everything she’s ever wanted.

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The Build-a-Boyfriend Project - Mason Deaver Cover Art

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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Cleat Cute - Meryl Wilsner Cover Art

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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After Hours at Dooryard Books - Cat Sebastian Cover Art

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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Lucky Bounce - Cait Nary Cover Art

Lucky Bounce

Lucky Bounce A Gay Hockey Romance by Cait Nary

"Lucky Bounce is a funny and charming hockey romance that I couldn’t put down." - Rachel Reid, USA Today Bestselling author of Time to Shine A single dad pro hockey player falls for his biggest fan—who just happens to be his five-year-old daughter’s teacher—in this fun, flirty romantic comedy Ezekiel Boehm is no stranger to teaching kids with famous parents. But when the pro hockey player he’s been thirsting after walks into the Rittenhouse Friends School gym hand in hand with a tiny kindergartener, he figures he must be hallucinating. Spencer McLeod is a lot of things—Zeke’s favorite winger on the Philadelphia Liberty; a menace on the ice; a mumbling, reluctant but somehow captivating-as-hell postgame interview—but he’s not a dad. Except he is. Apparently. Zeke can be chill about this. He can. Surprisingly, the more time he spends with Spencer, the easier this becomes. School volunteer events turn into reserved seats at games, turn into…more. And even though Zeke is 100 percent committed to ignoring Spencer’s blush, to ignoring the way he looks in that one pair of gray sweatpants, he can’t take his eyes off him. This can never work. Can it?

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Brooke Takes Queen - Alaina Erdell Cover Art

Brooke Takes Queen

Brooke Takes Queen by Alaina Erdell

Brooke Staley doesn’t know exactly what happened to icy Elizabeth Bettancourt, but whatever it was hurt her deeply. When Brooke’s boss dies and Elizabeth inherits the Napa Valley resort, she and Brooke immediately clash. Declining profits and escalating operation costs seem to point toward selling the grand estate and grounds, but doing so would put Brooke’s job and the home where she lives with her daughter in jeopardy. The last thing Elizabeth wants is to run a resort in her hometown of Calistoga where she lost so much thirty-five years ago. Painful memories, broken promises, and a past better left behind? No, thanks. It’s not as if she wants to make Brooke homeless, but there’s no other option. Neither can deny their attraction, but falling in love will require making peace with the wounds of the past and the uncertainties of the future to save each other, and maybe even the resort, too.

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The Song of Achilles (Enhanced Edition) (Enhanced Edition) - Madeline Miller Cover Art

The Song of Achilles (Enhanced Edition) (Enhanced Edition)

The Song of Achilles (Enhanced Edition) (Enhanced Edition) A Novel by Madeline Miller

Enter the world of Homer's ancient Greece with the enhanced e-book edition of The Song of Achilles. This edition lets you further engage with this compelling story through video interviews with Madeline Miller and Gregory Maguire, bestselling author of the Wicked series, clips from the audio book at the start of each chapter, an illustrated map, and a pop-up gallery featuring over 40 images and descriptions of the characters, armor, and ships found in the book. The legend begins... Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia to be raised in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. "The best of all the Greeks"—strong, beautiful, and the child of a goddess—Achilles is everything the shamed Patroclus is not. Yet despite their differences, the boys become steadfast companions. Their bond deepens as they grow into young men and become skilled in the arts of war and medicine—much to the displeasure and the fury of Achilles' mother, Thetis, a cruel sea goddess with a hatred of mortals. When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece, bound by blood and oath, must lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice. Built on the groundwork of the Iliad, Madeline Miller's page-turning, profoundly moving, and blisteringly paced retelling of the epic Trojan War marks the launch of a dazzling career. Please note that due to the large file size of these special features this enhanced e-book may take longer to download then a standard e-book.

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On the Ice - Amy Aislin Cover Art

On the Ice

On the Ice by Amy Aislin

For college sophomore Mitch Greyson, determination and persistence are the name of the game if he wants to make it as a professional hockey player. A busy schedule of practices, games, classes, homework, two part-time jobs—and now, working with a tutor to help him pass the class he's failing so that he can keep his scholarship—shouldn't leave him with enough time to flirt with the NHL player in town. But that doesn't stop him. Placed on the injured reserve list until his broken arm heals, NHL defenseman Alex Dean is using the time off to be with his ailing grandfather and get a head start on the book he's been commissioned to write. He doesn't expect to get roped into a tutoring gig, especially not for cocky, smart-ass Mitch. But Alex soon discovers that there's more to Mitch than meets the eye...and he really likes what he sees. Only Alex doesn't dare risk his NHL career by coming out, and a relationship between them would jeopardize Mitch's chances with the organization too. It looks impossible. Then again, the best things usually do...

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Olympic Enemies - Rebecca J Caffery Cover Art

Olympic Enemies

Olympic Enemies by Rebecca J Caffery

Three weeks at the Olympic Village. Two Gymnasts who've been rivals for half a decade. One tonne of sexual tension. Forced to share a room at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Oliver and Lucas are less than happy. After five years of fighting, the team needs them to learn to work together if they stand any chance of medalling. To make matters worse, Lucas, king of lone wolves, has absolutely no desire to become best friends with the three musketeers who make up the rest of the male British Gymnastics Team. So when the press becomes intrusive towards Lucas and Oliver finally steps in to defend him, things are looking up. Until that sliver of common ground truly demonstrates how thin the line between love and hate really can be. However, when their fighting turns to kissing which results in headlines in every newspaper and potential heartbreak for the pair, it isn’t just gold on the line -- it's their hearts.

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See You at the Finish Line - Zac Hammett Cover Art

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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Getting Mine: Unforgiven Riders MC - Amy Davies Cover Art

Getting Mine: Unforgiven Riders MC

Getting Mine: Unforgiven Riders MC by Amy Davies

Sex, decisions and motorbikes. As a member of the Unforgiven Riders, EC, the sweet, baby-face of the club, did whatever was needed to help his brothers, often utilizing his good looks, body and charm. But his focus becomes divided when his past mistakes cause him to lose the only two people who have ever held a place in his heart. After being hurt by the two people who meant the most to her, Click - aka Mae - fled, needing to find herself again and settle the war raging in her heart. But finding peace may just be the hardest thing she has ever had to do. Because she knows she must decide whether to choose one of them, or let them both go. Levi has never been one to publicly share his sexuality, but in order to get what, deep down, he knows his heart wants, he will shout it from the rooftops. He needs to make his feelings clear. Being without them isn't an option anymore. Will EC, Click and Levi get what's theirs?

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All In - Nicole Edwards Cover Art

All In

All In by Nicole Edwards

Brantley Walker has dedicated his life to serving his country. Having given seventeen years to the US Navy, the last ten as a SEAL, the mission was the only thing he knew, the only thing that mattered. He never even considered what life would look like after the mission was over. Until he’s forced to. After months of recovering from career-ending injuries, Brantley finds himself back in his hometown of Coyote Ridge, Texas. Once again a permanent resident, with the full support of his family and friends, he embarks on a journey to start over, forced to figure out what to do with the rest of his life—a task that is far easier said than done. Then the unthinkable happens. When his cousin Travis’s daughter is kidnapped, Brantley puts himself right back in the action, partnering up with Reese Tavoularis to find the little girl and bring her home where she belongs. As events unfold, Brantley and Reese find themselves undertaking another mission. Only this one results in a journey that takes them in a direction neither of them expected to go.

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No Protocol for Love - Jen FitzGerald Cover Art

No Protocol for Love

No Protocol for Love by Jen FitzGerald

Tyson Collier lives out and proud in Las Vegas, a far cry from the oppressive small town he grew up in. He swore he'd never go back in the closet, not for anyone or anything. Working as an ice crew member for the Las Vegas Gamblers is a dream job. Tyson is surrounded by hunky hockey players--athletes are totally his type even if they're straight. Semyon "Semka" Novikoff has focused his whole life on playing professional-level hockey. He can't ever come out. Not as a Russian national. His life and livelihood depend on keeping his sexuality a secret. Playing professional hockey in the United States is an experience like no other. The vast freedoms he enjoys are many. Except the freedom to be publicly gay. When Semka suffers a concussion, Tyson volunteers to help him with daily life. Over the course of the first few weeks, their friendship blossoms. Semka takes Tyson into his confidence and reveals his sexuality. Tyson takes Semka to bed. What started as a simple gesture of kindness becomes a secret relationship with an expiration date. Once Semka is medically cleared to play, the relationship is over. Semka can't risk losing his job or his life, and Tyson won't be with someone who can't openly present themselves to the world as part of a couple. When Semka and Tyson part ways, both men find themselves missing the other, but they can never be. At least, that's what they tell themselves.

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The Missing Page - Cat Sebastian Cover Art

The Missing Page

The Missing Page by Cat Sebastian

England, 1948: Semi-retired spy Leo Page and country doctor James Sommers team up to solve a decades-old mystery. When James learns that an uncle he hasn't heard from in ages has left him something in his will, he figures that the least he can do is head down to Cornwall for a weekend to honor the old man's parting wishes. He finds the family home filled with half-remembered guests and unwanted memories, but more troubling is that his uncle has tasked his heirs with uncovering the truth behind a woman's disappearance twenty years earlier. Leo doesn't like any of it. He's just returned from one of his less pleasant missions and maybe he's slightly paranoid about James's safety, but he's of the opinion that rich people aren't to be trusted where wills are concerned. So he does what any sensible spy would do and infiltrates the house party. Together they unravel a mystery that exposes long-standing family secrets and threatens to involve James more than either of them would like.

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A Game of Romance and Ruin: A Steamy Lesbian Fantasy Romance - Ruby Roe Cover Art

A Game of Romance and Ruin: A Steamy Lesbian Fantasy Romance

A Game of Romance and Ruin: A Steamy Lesbian Fantasy Romance by Ruby Roe

In a game of power, can love be the deadliest weapon? Stirling Grey, legendary negotiator, is on a mission: to mend her broken heart and avenge its ruin. Morrigan Lee, hidden princess and heir to the throne, is harbouring a dark secret. For years, Stirling and Morrigan navigated the perilous games of power and politics, shared clandestine moments, and ultimately... fell in love... Until a deal with fate forced them apart. When the Queen sets a formidable challenge, Stirling and Morrigan are thrust into a treacherous labyrinth of danger. The task? Protect the kingdom from a terrifying threat or lose the crown forever. But this is not a simple mission. With the clock ticking, they're going to have to trust each other... And that's not easy when their past is filled with betrayal. It's even harder when their hearts are entangled amidst the chaos. Now, neither woman is sure if it's the throne they want to rescue or a love they want to rekindle. Two hearts, one kingdom, and a romance that could lead to their ruin… or just maybe their redemption. This is a steamy lesbian fantasy romance with second chances, ruinous secrets, found family, a masquerade ball, a long con, and a love that could either shatter a kingdom or save it. Recommended for 18+ only.

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D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding - Chencia C. Higgins Cover Art

D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding

D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins

A New York Times best romance pick A Today Show best romance pick from New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory D’Vaughn and Kris have six weeks to plan their dream wedding. Their whole relationship is fake. Instant I Do could be Kris Zavala’s big break. She’s right on the cusp of really making it as an influencer, so a stint on reality TV is the perfect chance to elevate her brand. And $100,000 wouldn’t hurt, either. D’Vaughn Miller is just trying to break out of her shell. She’s sort of neglected to come out to her mom for years, so a big splashy fake wedding is just the excuse she needs. All they have to do is convince their friends and family they’re getting married in six weeks. If anyone guesses they’re not for real, they’re out. Selling their chemistry on camera is surprisingly easy, and it’s still there when no one else is watching, which is an unexpected bonus. Winning this competition is going to be a piece of wedding cake.    But each week of the competition brings new challenges, and soon the prize money’s not the only thing at stake. A reality show isn’t the best place to create a solid foundation, and their fake wedding might just derail their relationship before it even starts.  

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The Best Parts of Him - Amy Aislin Cover Art

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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Coda - Anna Gram Cover Art

Coda

Coda by Anna Gram

Some loves never truly fade. They just wait for the right moment. In college, Parker Thompson poured her heart into an anonymous love letter to Hannah Wells—only to be met with silence. Heartbroken, music became her emotional refuge and she buried herself in building a career as a respected music editor. Now in her forties, Parker is certain those old feelings are long gone. But when a union strike forces her into an unexpected sabbatical, she returns to her alma mater for homecoming… and comes face-to-face with Hannah. Hannah Wells never expected to see Parker again, let alone feel drawn to her. A dedicated music teacher, Hannah has spent decades helping others find their voice while suppressing her own. Freshly divorced, the last thing she wants is another intense relationship. Parker might not be the lovesick kid she once knew, but Hannah has had more than her share of being overwhelmed by other people’s emotions. Parker is intriguing, magnetic, impossible to ignore—and completely wrong for Hannah. But sometimes love’s melody refuses to end.

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Two Left Feet - Kallie Emblidge Cover Art

Two Left Feet

Two Left Feet A Novel by Kallie Emblidge

A Premier League football star must defend his roster spot—and his heart—when a threateningly talented and handsome midfielder joins his team in this utterly charming debut romance, a profound love letter to the world’s most popular sport. Oliver Harris is football royalty in London. Ordinarily the star of the Camden Roses is calm, cool, and collected, keeping his club relevant with his prowess in the midfield and his mighty left foot. But this season, the threats abound: There’s Camden’s management to contend with—complete with a prickly new Dutch coach, eager for better results—and a midseason injury, which sidelines him when his team needs him most. When a recruit is called up to fill in, Oliver fears he’ll be replaced. If he can mentor this younger talent, then they might just have a chance at winning, together. After a string of lackluster performances in his native Spain, Leonardo Davies-Villanueva is looking for one last shot with the club he always dreamed of, where he once played in the youth academy. Oliver immediately finds confident, eager Leo irritating. He can barely go through the motions, let alone coach him, without outright hostility. When he comes to admire Leo’s skill and warms to his humor and energy, though, he begins to see Leo as a friend—and then, to his mounting horror, as something more. Leo craves Oliver’s attention and partnership; Oliver can’t afford to fall in love with his teammate. He’s always kept a tight lid on his sexuality in a league that’s never had a player come out. As the season heats up, a lot more than football hangs in the balance. Can Oliver—and Leo—win when it counts most? “An exuberant heart-squeeze of a book . . . Two Left Feet is the kind of joyful, hopeful story the romance genre was made for.”—Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of What Happens in Amsterdam

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Winging It - Ashlyn Kane & Morgan James Cover Art

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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Assassin Fish - Amy Lane Cover Art

Assassin Fish

Assassin Fish by Amy Lane

Eric Chistiansen—not his real name—has been looking for sanctuary for a long time. He finally thinks he's found a crime syndicate that might watch his back while he tries to disentangle himself from his highly lucrative, highly illegal job as a killer for hire, albeit a picky one. He's ready to hang up his guns for some peace. Brady Carnegie came to this little slice of desert between Meth and Hell because he wanted to help bring crime down. He's deeply disappointed to find that his new boss and others in the department are crooked. But Brady has stumbled onto the key to ending the corruption plaguing the stretch of desert he's coming to love, if he can stay alive long enough to use it. Brady finds unexpected allies in the same unlikely group that's sheltering Eric and starts to realize that the good guys may not wear badges, and the bad guys who do have enough to lose to put his new friends at risk too. Brady's always been a solid law and order man, but he finds himself shifting allegiances like the desert sands shift beneath his feet. As Eric grows more protective of the earnest deputy, it becomes clear that a true warrior never gets to hang up his guns, and redemption doesn't come without a price. Can a hidden nest of vigilantes bring justice to their barren land while the cop and the hitman find comfort in each other's arms? Or is the cost of redemption only measured in blood?

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Luca - L. A. Witt Cover Art

Luca

Luca by L. A. Witt

Ethan Hockey season is over, and that means one thing—returning home to my empty condo. With nothing to distract me from this loneliness, it's going to be a miserable summer. Then I hire Luca for one night. At least, it was supposed to be one night. Luca Ethan isn't like my other clients (not that I have many these days). He's nice. He's genuine. He doesn't treat me like I'm here to earn my pay. When he asks me to make this a regular thing for the summer, my wallet doesn't leave me much choice. But I'm pretty sure my heart isn't supposed to get involved. Gentlemen of the Emerald City Luca is Book 1 of Gentlemen of the Emerald City, a sexy series centered around the high class, high-dollar Gentlemen of Seattle's most exclusive escort service. Each book is full of snark, sass, and sweetness, and like any Emerald City client, you're guaranteed a happy ending.

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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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Home Ice Advantage - Ari Baran Cover Art

Home Ice Advantage

Home Ice Advantage An MM Rivals to Lovers Hockey Romance by Ari Baran

“A bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot.” —Rachel Reid, USA Today bestselling author of Heated Rivalry on Game Misconduct Two former hockey pros. One struggling team. And a battle of wills that might just turn two headstrong coaches from rivals into lovers… Ryan “Sully” Sullivan is a winner. So when the former hockey great accepts a job coaching the bottom rung Boston Beacons, he’s ready to win it all—even if his new assistant coach isn’t exactly his #1 fan. Eric Aronson’s wins have always come with a well-earned reputation for trouble—and were never quite enough to bring home championships. When the new guy skates in and takes the job he’s worked so hard for, he’s not about to fall short again. Tensions rise as, no matter what they do, the Beacons can’t pull a W, and a heated argument between Sully and Eric over coaching tactics turns physical—only, not in any way they could have ever imagined. That kiss changes everything. And suddenly, being able to find the back of the net isn’t Sully and Eric’s only challenge. It’s figuring out who and what they are to each other. And what winning it all might actually mean. Penalty Box Book 1: Game Misconduct Book 2: Delay of Game Book 3: Home Ice Advantage  Book 4: Goaltender Interference

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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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The Sugared Game - K.J. Charles Cover Art

The Sugared Game

The Sugared Game by K.J. Charles

It's been two months since Will Darling saw Kim Secretan, and he doesn't expect to see him again. What do a rough and ready soldier-turned-bookseller and a disgraced shady aristocrat have to do with each other anyway? But when Will encounters a face from the past in a disreputable nightclub, Kim turns up, as shifty, unreliable, and irresistible as ever. And before Will knows it, he's been dragged back into Kim's shadowy world of secrets, criminal conspiracies, and underhand dealings. This time, though, things are underhanded even by Kim standards. This time, the danger is too close to home. And if Will and Kim can't find common ground against unseen enemies, they risk losing everything. A 1920s m/m romance trilogy in the spirit of Golden Age pulp fiction.

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Stealing Home - Grace Reilly Cover Art

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 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 baseball god 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 roommates 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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The Lightning-Struck Heart - TJ Klune Cover Art

The Lightning-Struck Heart

The Lightning-Struck Heart by TJ Klune

Once upon a time, in an alleyway in the slums of the City of Lockes, a young and somewhat lonely boy named Sam Haversford turns a group of teenage douchebags into stone completely by accident. Of course, this catches the attention of a higher power, and Sam's pulled from the only world he knows to become an apprentice to the king's wizard, Morgan of Shadows. When Sam's 14, he enters the Dark Woods and returns with Gary, the hornless gay unicorn, and a half-giant named Tiggy, earning the moniker Sam of Wilds. At 15, Sam learns what love truly is when a new knight arrives at the castle - Knight Ryan Foxheart, the dreamiest dream to have ever been dreamed. Naturally, it all goes to hell when Ryan dates the reprehensible Prince Justin, Sam can't control his magic, a sexually aggressive dragon kidnaps the prince, and the king sends them on an epic quest to save Ryan's boyfriend, all while Sam falls more in love with someone he can never have. Or, so he thinks

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The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 10 - Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou Cover Art

The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 10

The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 10 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou

After his failed attempt to kill Hua Binan, Chu Wanning remains at Wushan Palace, held captive once again by Taxian-jun. The opening of the Space-Time Gate of Life and Death has irrevocably changed and merged the two universes, plunging both realms into chaos. At last, Taxian-jun reveals the truth of Hua Binan's horrific plan: He intends to defy the gods and lead his persecuted people home to their ancestral lands in the demon realm, even if it means destroying both mortal worlds in the process. While Xue Meng rallies the remaining forces of the cultivation realm to storm the Sisheng Peak of another world, Chu Wanning alone has the power to stand in Hua Binan's way. Yet after losing the man he loved in two lifetimes, does he still have the strength to oppose the one who ruined him?

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Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (Novel) Vol. 1 - Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou Cover Art

Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (Novel) Vol. 1

Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (Novel) Vol. 1 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou

Wealthy and handsome, yet mentally unstable--He Yu has returned home from overseas with one goal in mind: to win the heart of Xie Xue, the girl of his dreams. However, in his time away, he has nursed more than unrequited feelings. He must confront his long-held grudge against Xie Xue's overprotective brother, Xie Qingcheng, who doesn't think He Yu capable of love. But history is not easily rewritten. As He Yu's former doctor, Xie Qingcheng is the only person in the world who truly understands He Yu's volatile mental illness. When the two are involved in an explosive incident that exposes a dark secret, Xie Qingcheng's suspicions about He Yu are confirmed. Now, He Yu must confront his own demons...including his dark obsession with Xie Qingcheng.

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Blades of Desire: MM Hockey Romance - J.M. Jackie Cover Art

Blades of Desire: MM Hockey Romance

Blades of Desire: MM Hockey Romance by J.M. Jackie

Hockey became my sanctuary, a refuge from the chaos of my troubled home. But stepping onto the ice that fateful day thrust me into an unexpected rivalry. Grayson Hayes. Captain of our rival team, embodied everything I despised. Our clashes were fueled by a deep-rooted hatred. Beneath the surface, a dangerous tension simmered, but there was more to our rivalry than met the eye. Grayson had ruthlessly crippled my brother, shattering his dreams with a single calculated move on the ice. The sight of my brother's shattered spirit fueled a relentless need for revenge that burned deep within me. Now, I was prepared to sacrifice everything to make Grayson pay. Driven by a thirst for retribution, I pursued Grayson, determined to force him to his knees for the pain he inflicted. But as the lines between predator and prey blur, a chilling realization dawns upon me—I am the one being played. The fiery passion I once held for revenge transforms into an insatiable craving for Grayson himself. Desperate to resist, I grapple with conflicting emotions and the unraveling of a sinister plot that goes deeper than our bitter rivalry. Will I succumb to the devastating consequences of my own desires? Or could I emerge triumphant, not only on the ice but also in the arms of my sworn enemy? Warning: This is a high-heat M/M hockey romance, filled with shenanigans, explicit language, and some violence. It is an enemies-to-lovers story that deals with mature themes, including medical illnesses and bullying. Please be advised.

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Seasons of Love - Harper Bliss Cover Art

Seasons of Love

Seasons of Love by Harper Bliss

A successful solicitor, her business partner’s daughter, and their unexpected chance at love. Alice McAllister is successful, quiet and disciplined. When her law partner Miranda forces her to take a vacation at her holiday home in Portugal, the unexpected presence of Miranda’s daughter Joy turns Alice’s world up-side down. Despite their differences–the age gap between them only being one of many–Alice and Joy embark on a passionate holiday romance… until they have to return home. Can their steamy summer fling turn into a love that lasts? Or will the real world impose too many obstacles to Alice and Joy’s young and fragile love? Find out in this sultry lesbian age-gap novel by chart-topping lesbian romance author Harper Bliss! ★★★★★ “Harper Bliss is the queen of age gap romances. Be sure to pick this one up right away.” – The Lesbian Review

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The Nature of the Game - Amy Aislin Cover Art

The Nature of the Game

The Nature of the Game by Amy Aislin

Six years ago, an ultimatum forced Dan Greyson to make a choice that cost him everything he loved most. One of those things? His boyfriend, hockey player Ashton Yager. Now that they've crossed paths again, Dan isn't about to let the opportunity slip away. Ash's reappearance in his life is just the catalyst Dan needs to escape the rut he's fallen into…and win back Ash's trust and love. Ashton Yager, once burned and now a little bit shy, didn't mean to publicly come out as bisexual. But now that he has, he's got to deal with the consequences, including the fact that it might've cost him his NHL contract. With his job on the line, he needs to keep his head down, work hard, and play the best hockey of his life. Rekindling things with Dan? That's not exactly keeping a low profile. It's also never going to happen, not after Dan walked away once without an explanation. When a hurricane forces Ash to seek shelter out-of-state, he and Dan find themselves in the same B&B, where old feelings resurface. But with everything Ash has on the line, does he dare play with fire again?

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The Winging It Holiday Special - Ashlyn Kane & 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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Unwritten Rules

Unwritten Rules A Gay Sports Romance by KD Casey

"KD Casey's sexy, dreamy, poignant baseball romances hit a homerun every time!" —  Lauren Blakely, #1 NYT Bestselling author of Scoring With Him Ex-teammates—and exes—reunite for a second chance in this delightful sports romance from debut author KD Casey. Zach Glasser has put up with a lot for the sport he loves. Endless days on the road, playing half-decent baseball in front of half-full stadiums and endless nights alone, pretending this is the life he's always wanted. The thing is, it could have been everything he ever wanted—if only he'd had the guts to tell his family, tell the club, that he was in love with his teammate Eugenio Morales. Well, ex-teammate now. When Zach wouldn't—couldn't—come out, Eugenio made the devastating choice to move on, demanding a trade away from Oakland. Away from Zach. Three years and countless regrets later, Zach still can't get Eugenio out of his head. Or his heart. And when they both get selected to play in the league’s All-Star Classic, those feelings and that chemistry come roaring back. Zach wants a second chance. Eugenio wants a relationship he doesn't have to hide. Maybe it's finally time they both get what they want.

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His For the Summer: An M/M Summer Camp Romance - Ezra Dao Cover Art

His For the Summer: An M/M Summer Camp Romance

His For the Summer: An M/M Summer Camp Romance by Ezra Dao

A bear, an air horn, and a night in a very small tent change everything. Aiden I'm so not into Jay. He's afraid of nature, he's a failure as a camp counselor and, well, he's a guy. And I'm straight. So why can't I stop fixating on his stunning face and delectable lips? Lips that make me think about things I shouldn't be thinking about my co-counselor. But when a bear shows up, it's Jay's anxiety that saves us, and I can't fight the urge to thank him - intimately. When I realize he's gay, my fixation becomes more intense. Can I admit I'm drawn to him before it's too late? Jay I'm so not into Aiden. He's cocky, and full of himself, and keeps lecturing me about how great camp is. Plus, he's straight. Or… I think he's straight? The spooning makes it a bit confusing. Also, there's the kissing, and the other things. 

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Rookies at Love - Jen FitzGerald Cover Art

Rookies at Love

Rookies at Love by Jen FitzGerald

Ryan Macklin's wife walks out, leaving him and their three-year-old daughter in the lurch. Ryan's obligations to his hockey career careen head-first into his responsibilities as a father. Avery's Down Syndrome adds a layer of complexity to the challenge of finding immediate and also longterm, practically full-time care for her. When Nicholas, a teacher from Avery's school, offers to take on the role of caregiver, Ryan scoffs. It's not that he doesn't think men are suitable caregivers--he's seen his teammates in action--but Avery needs a mother-figure, right? Or does she? Avery flourishes under Nicholas's care, and Ryan's house becomes a home for the first time in the four years he's lived there. Nicholas Pruitt's education is his top priority. Ryan Macklin's plea for childcare comes to his attention and he determines that working twenty-four/seven caring for Avery Macklin will allow him more time to attend online classes and do his homework than his nine-to-five at the specialty school for children with Down Syndrome does. Ryan's appreciation of any little consideration brings out the nurturer in Nicholas even more than Avery does, as precious and clever as she is, and he finds himself doing things specifically to bring that sparkle to Ryan's eyes--but he's straight, right? Or is he? Nicholas notices Ryan checking him out and he begins to wonder about Ryan's sexuality. Taking a chance and stealing a kiss, Nicholas and Ryan both discover that the answer is no. But when Nicholas's grades take a dip and Ryan refuses to follow in his dad's footsteps, all contract negotiations are off. Or are they?

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Boss Me - Michelle McCraw Cover Art

Boss Me

Boss Me by Michelle McCraw

He's finally found The One. Too bad it's his boss. Ben has spent his life with his heart on his sleeve, only to have it trampled. After one bad breakup too many, he's done. No more romance for him. He's focused on his career, his delayed college degree, and saving enough to finally move off his sister's couch. The only problem? His frosty boss haunts his fantasies. Cooper has always kept his heart under lock and key. He's too toxic to love. And as an executive at the company he founded, he can't afford to give in to temptation, especially when that temptation is his indispensable assistant. After a crisis at work forces Cooper to take a long-needed break, Ben - ever the caretaker - follows him to his Caribbean getaway. When they're no longer boss and assistant, they finally give in to the passion that's been burning between them. Can their relationship survive their return to the office? Should it? Boss Me is a romantic comedy featuring an off-limits boss-assistant fling, umbrella drinks, wardrobe malfunctions, and a scene-stealing stray dog. It can be read as a standalone and is the fourth book in the Synergy series.

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I Still Remember - Harper Bliss Cover Art

I Still Remember

I Still Remember by Harper Bliss

Successful news anchor Elise returns to her hometown after running away from a love she couldn’t understand nor act upon twenty years ago. When she bumps into her old best friend Amy, the one she had to get away from, all that was left unspoken bubbles to the surface and they revisit the past in more ways than one.

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A Lady Most Wayward

A Lady Most Wayward The brand new enemies to lovers historical romance with a spy thriller twist from Darcy McGuire for 2026 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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Just Three Words - Melissa Brayden Cover Art

Just Three Words

Just Three Words A Lesbian Romance by Melissa Brayden

Sometimes the one you want is the one you least suspect...Accountant Samantha Ennis craves order and structure. As the bookkeeper at the boutique advertising agency she owns with her three best friends, it’s her job to apply logic to the chaos. When one of those best friends, laid back Hunter Blair, moves in to share her loft apartment, Sam’s carefully organized world is thrown wildly askew. Hunter Blair’s been the coolest one in the room since elementary school. Until recently, her biggest worry in the world was which of the girls in her cell phone to call on a Saturday night. But it’s not long before Samantha sparks a fire in Hunter that has her questioning her old habits and longing for new ones. Isn’t it a bad idea to fall for one of your best friends? Samantha and Hunter are about to find out. 

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A Walk Through Fire - Felice Stevens Cover Art

A Walk Through Fire

A Walk Through Fire by Felice Stevens

Years after running away from an abusive foster family, Asher Davis still struggles with the guilt of leaving his foster brothers behind. He's climbed to unimaginable heights as a ruthless, high-powered attorney, creating a life of power and control and takes whatever and whomever he wants. Blaming himself for the death of his parents, Dr. Drew Klein retreats into a shell of loneliness, merely going through the motions of life. After a disastrous, short-lived marriage, Drew leaves his lucrative medical practice to set up a clinic for abused young men and women. The decision has more repercussions than Drew could ever imagine when the dark and sensual Ash Davis volunteers to help. Although Drew isn't gay, Ash is inexplicably drawn to him. He vows to simply bed him and forget him like he's done with every other man. However, Drew's sweet and caring nature and unexpected passion both stun and frighten Ash, who questions his right to any happiness at all. And when Ash befriends an abused young man who unwittingly draws the clinic into danger, threatening Drew's safety and that of his beloved grandmother, Ash discovers that there is nothing he won't sacrifice to protect the love he never thought he'd find. This is a re-edited version of the original book published in 2014. Over 12,000 words of additional content have been added

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Connection Error - Annabeth Albert Cover Art

Connection Error

Connection Error by Annabeth Albert

Navy SEAL meets gamer geek in this opposites-attract, forced proximity romance from bestselling author Annabeth Albert It’s typical of video game programmer Josiah Simmons to be the last one on the plane on the way to the biggest meeting of his career. Though he’s (mostly) coping with his ADHD, he can’t handle another distraction. But he also can’t ignore his rugged seatmate—especially once he learns the military man’s a fan of his game. Ryan Orson refuses to let his severe injuries pause his career as a navy SEAL. He’s got hours of grueling physical therapy ahead of him, and no time for anything that might get in the way of his return to active duty. But that doesn’t mean he’s above a little first-class flirtation with geeky-cute Josiah. When a delay strands the pair in St. Louis, they agree to share a hotel room and a night of gaming. Neither expects their new connection to move to the next level in the light of day. Opposites may attract, but is this game over before it’s even begun? #gaymers Book 1: Status Update Book 2: Beta Test Book 3: Connection Error Also by Annabeth Albert: Shore Leave Book 1: Sailor Proof Book 2: Sink or Swim Out of Uniform Book 1: Off Base Book 2: At Attention Book 3: On Point Book 4: Wheels Up Book 5: Squared Away Book 6: Tight Quarters Book 7: Rough Terrain Hotshots: Book 1: Burn Zone Book 2: High Heat Book 3: Feel the Fire Book 4: Up in Smoke

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First to Finish - Rebecca J Caffery Cover Art

First to Finish

First to Finish by Rebecca J Caffery

The stakes have never been higher in this spicy F1 forced proximity romcom for fans of Heated Rivalry! 🏎️🏎️🏎️ 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… Tropes Opposites attractForced ProximitySpicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Sports romance 🏎️🏎️🏎️ Everyone loved Rebecca's first book POLE POSITION: 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!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Reviewer ‘I flew through this book… I am literally rereading just because it is sooo bingeable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Reviewer About the author Rebecca J. Caffery is a Politics graduate and enthusiast, who can always be found curled up reading somewhere when she isn’t working on a new novel idea. She grew up in Birmingham, UK, where she’s been writing since the age of fourteen. It wasn’t until she moved to Canada for a year that she found her voice and passion for writing again. Outside of the writing and reading world she is a Netflix addict and loves to watch anything with a heart-wrenching romance plot, just like the books she writes.

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Final Gravity - Layla Reyne Cover Art

Final Gravity

Final Gravity by Layla Reyne

Good trouble. Dominic Price & Cameron Byrne were supposed to get married  a year and a half ago. Their family and friends request the honor of your presence at their wedding,  which shall not be further delayed.  Period. For details, contact Agent Lauren Hall,  chief instigator who is tired of waiting. Nic & Cam get married, plus newly added extra scenes in this Trouble Brewing special collection. Final Gravity and the additional scenes in this collection should be read after the other books in the Trouble Brewing series.

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Eyes Wide Open: A BDSM Ménage (MMF) Romance Novel - Lucy Felthouse Cover Art

Eyes Wide Open: A BDSM Ménage (MMF) Romance Novel

Eyes Wide Open: A BDSM Ménage (MMF) Romance Novel by Lucy Felthouse

A chance meeting opens Fiona's eyes to some very sexy possibilities. Recent graduate Fiona Gillespie is stuck working in a grimy pub in London's East End, and living in a horrid flat. It's only while she figures out what she wants to do career-wise, but that's easier said than done. When she sees an advertisement for a job at a plush Mayfair hotel, she jumps at the chance. Determination and a spot of luck land Fiona her dream role—and it comes with accommodation included. Her job and living situation sorted, things are on the up. Unfortunately, her personal life is lacklustre. It doesn't bother her, though—not until she meets businessmen James and Logan, and her head is well and truly turned. When a misunderstanding leads Fiona to James and Logan's sumptuous top-floor hotel suite, she has no idea what she's about to uncover. Her imagination runs wild, but not wild enough to get to the truth—James and Logan are a couple, and they're into some seriously intriguing activities. Fascinated, she launches herself into a whole new world with the two men. But is this just physical, or is their arrangement set to become something more? Note: Eyes Wide Open has been previously published. This version has been re-edited.

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Hunger Pangs: True Love Bites - Joy Demorra Cover Art

Hunger Pangs: True Love Bites

Hunger Pangs: True Love Bites by Joy Demorra

Captain Nathan J. Northland had no idea what to expect when he returned home to Lorehaven injured from war, but it certainly wasn't to find himself posted on an island full of vampires. An island whose local vampire dandy lord causes Nathan to feel strange things he'd never felt before. Particularly about fangs. When Vlad Blutstein agreed to hire Nathan as Captain of the Eyrie Guard, he hadn't been sure what to expect either, but it certainly hadn't been to fall in love with a disabled werewolf. However Vlad has fallen and fallen hard, and that's the problem. Torn by their allegiances—to family, to duty, and the age-old enmity between vampires and werewolves—the pair find themselves in a difficult situation: to love where the heart wants or to follow where expectation demands. The situation is complicated further when a mysterious and beguiling figure known only as Lady Ursula crashes into their lives, bringing with her dark omens of death, doom, and destruction in her wake. One thing is for certain, nothing will ever be the same.

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Mrs. S - K Patrick Cover Art

Mrs. S

Mrs. S by K Patrick

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Oprah Daily・Electric Literature・Gay Times・NBC Out A JULY 2023 INDIE NEXT PICK A sublime and sensual debut novel exploring the nature of queer love and attraction, the transformative power of desire, and the dissonance between self and place, by White Review Fiction Prize shortlisted writer K Patrick In an elite English boarding school where the girls kiss the marble statue of the famous dead author who used to walk the halls, a butch antipodean outsider arrives to take up the antiquated role of “matron.” Within this landscape of immense privilege, where difference is met with hostility, the matron finds herself unsure of her role, her accent and her body. That is until she meets Mrs. S, the headmaster’s wife, a woman who is her polar opposite—an assured, authoritative paragon of femininity. Over the course of a long, restless summer, their unspoken yearning blooms into an illicit affair of electric intensity. But, as the summer fades, a choice must be made. Seductive, stylish, and disarmingly wry, K Patrick’s bold and revelatory debut smolders with the heat of summer as it explores the queer experience and the force of forbidden love.

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The Great Popcorn Romance - Georgia Beers Cover Art

The Great Popcorn Romance

The Great Popcorn Romance by Georgia Beers

Opposites attract, and Riley Shaw stands no chance of resisting Hannah Kramer’s magnetic pull. But opposites know just how to drive each other crazy… How it starts: Her best friend Kyle suggests Riley take a job at Poptacular, his grandmother’s gourmet popcorn shop. Spending the summer mixing caramel and cheddar sounds like fun, right? Spoiler alert: It’s not fun. Enter Kyle’s little sister Hannah and her stubborn refusal to try any ideas that aren’t her own. Their working styles are completely different. In short, she is infuriating. And hot. Why does she have to be hot? How it’s going: Years have passed, and Riley’s no longer a victim of her teenage hormones. She’s a high-powered consultant who travels from city to city, helping struggling businesses. Distance weakens a magnetic field, and Riley doesn’t think about Hannah Kramer. Not ever. So, when Kyle calls to say Poptacular is in trouble and on the brink of closing its doors, her first thought definitely isn’t of Hannah. No, heading back to her hometown is not on her bingo card. But for Poptacular’s co-owner, popcorn is Hannah’s whole life, and Riley can’t stand to see her dream fail. How it ends: With the Great (hot and buttery) Popcorn Romance, of course.

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Someone to Love - Jenny Frame Cover Art

Someone to Love

Someone to Love by Jenny Frame

Davina Trent lives for work. She spends her days at her prestigious family law firm, ending her clients’ marriages in divorce court and negotiating their hefty payoffs. Marriage is destined to fail, and family can’t be trusted. But when Trent’s cousin dies unexpectedly, Trent is the only relative left to care for his two small children. She needs a nanny fast. All Wendy Darling ever wanted was a family. When her fiancée left her and cleared out her bank account, she didn’t think her heart would ever mend. After years abroad as a nanny, she returns to Britain to finish her degree and finally get her life back on track. Wendy falls in love with the children, but her heart aches at the distance between Trent and the kids. Wendy’s determined to show Trent how fulfilling family life can be, and soon love begins to blossom. But will Trent have the courage to embrace her desire for Wendy and her unexpected family?

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Seducing the Sheriff - Sue Brown & Morticia Knight Cover Art

Seducing the Sheriff

Seducing the Sheriff by Sue Brown & Morticia Knight

A shy builder and a rugged sheriff. Can two serial introverts make the terrifying leap from friendship to love? Greg I bought a historic fixer-upper in Charming Butte, New Mexico, after years of flipping homes in the Southwest. I'm tired of roaming from one place to the next, so I figured it was time to put down some roots. However, the peculiar old property I bought sight unseen has a surprise that isn't all that charming. As a result, I'm briefly the suspect in a murder investigation, but it's all worth it because the sheriff is kinda hot. I know he only wants to help me solve a mystery, but maybe I've also found a friend. I hope so, because I'm trying to put my years as a pro hermit behind me. Cash Being the new sheriff in Charming Butte has taken some getting used to. I've fallen headfirst in love with the small-town life, but it sure is different from growing up in Albuquerque. The slower pace and unique personalities of the locals make my introverted heart go pitter-patter. When I meet a gorgeous guy who's also a newcomer, it's over the mummified remains of the body he found in his closet. He's shy, loves history, and he's a bit dorky. Just like me, only better because he knows how to handle power tools. Is that why I like him and keep making excuses to drop by? Note: Seducing the Sheriff is the second book in the sweet and spicy romance series set in the quirky small town of Charming Butte, where swoony men in uniform discover their forever after. Click now and find your next book boyfriends in this funny and heartwarming romance!

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Pet: A Governor Trilogy Novel - Lesli Richardson & Tymber Dalton Cover Art

Pet: A Governor Trilogy Novel

Pet: A Governor Trilogy Novel by Lesli Richardson & Tymber Dalton

Some promises can't be kept… From birth, my life has been a series of wrong turns and dead ends. Only one person truly loved me, and I walked away from them. Now, they're unavailable. I have a dark soul. That's what I've always been told. Makes me good at my work, though. It's kept me alive, even when I haven't cared if I lived or died. Even when I welcomed death, and it still eluded me. Makes it easy not to get attached. I guess I'm lucky. Until an unexpected reversal of fortune thrusts me into an unwinnable situation. Now, I'm not so sure I want to die. But a brother's unkept promise might be the only thing that keeps me alive. Book 5 of the Governor Trilogy. Eddie was first introduced in Chief (Governor Trilogy 3). This MM contemporary gay spy romance features enemies to lovers, high political stakes, power exchange, wounded heroes, satisfying revenge, and a guaranteed HEA.

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Danced Close - Annabeth Albert Cover Art

Danced Close

Danced Close by Annabeth Albert

A baker with a secret past and a gender-fluid wedding planner find love on the dancefloor in this gay romance novella by the author of Wrapped Together . Portland, Oregon, is one of the hottest cities in America. Just ask all the hard-working men sweating it up behind the counters of the restaurants, boutiques, and cafés all over town . . . Newly clean and sober, Todd's taken a shine to his job at Portland's most talked about bakery. It's not just the delicious desserts they sell, but the tasty treats who keep walking through the door. That certainly includes Kendall Rose, a wedding planner with eyes the color of brown sugar and skin to match. Todd doesn't try to hide his attraction to Kendall's elegant confidence and unique style, even as he worries about exposing the secrets of his past. For Kendall, the attention is just part of the anything-goes Portland he's grown to love. But he's still looking for that special someone who will embrace all of him—including his gender fluidity. So he takes a chance and asks Todd to be his partner in a dance class leading to a fundraiser. When the music starts and he takes Todd in his arms, Kendall is shocked at how good it feels. Turns out taking the lead for once isn't a mistake. In fact, it might be time to take the next step and follow his heart . . . Praise for the Portland Heat series “A really enjoyable story.” —Joyfully Jay on Baked Fresh “Sometimes an author just gets everything right . . . Absolutely perfect.” —Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews on Delivered Fast “Charming and emotional.” — RT Book Reviews on Knit Tight “ Knit Tight is a truly beautiful novella.” —Smart Bitches Trashy Books

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More than Words - Harper Bliss Cover Art

More than Words

More than Words by Harper Bliss

Building walls around your heart is much easier than breaking them down Katherine Jones has said goodbye to her old job as a luxury lesbian escort and embarked on a new adventure with her best friend Rocco: opening a third branch of the Pink Bean coffee shop. Rocco's aunt, Hera Walker, is tasked with renovating the building of the new Pink Bean. It's Hera's first job after recovering from the sudden death of her long-term partner and she finds it hard to reconnect with her former life. Her first new client being an ex-call girl isn't helping. Can Hera find the open-mindedness to see Katherine for who she truly is? And will Katherine, who has never suffered fools gladly, be able to break down the wall Hera has built around her? Find out in this stereotype-challenging instalment of best-selling lesbian romance author Harper Bliss' Pink Bean series. Every book in this series can be read as a stand-alone without having read the other instalments. ★★★★★ "Beautifully written, totally engrossing from the very first page and definitely tugs at your heartstrings." THE PINK BEAN SERIES: 1. No Strings Attached 2. Beneath the Surface 3. Everything Between Us 4. This Foreign Affair 5. Water Under Bridges 6. No Other Love 7. Love Without Limits 8. Crazy For You 9. More Than Words

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My Secret Crush - Reba Bale Cover Art

My Secret Crush

My Secret Crush by Reba Bale

They're destined to love each other from afar, until their worlds collide… Barista Camille has a secret: she's got a crush. An all-encompassing crush on the glamorous older woman who comes into her coffee shop every single day at precisely seven thirty a.m. It's crazy. Madison doesn't even know she's alive, but that doesn't keep Camille from dreaming about her every night. Billionaire Madison has the weight of the world on her shoulders. The CEO of one of Seattle's largest software firms doesn't have time for dating, fun, or any type of a personal life. Too many people are depending on her.  Yet every day she finds herself lingering at the Morning Jolt coffee shop, flirting with Camille while waiting for her daily cappuccino. There's something about the free-spirited younger woman that fascinates her, but Madison refuses to be that weird older woman who hits on the barista – no matter how much she wants to. Determined to move past her crush, Madison signs up for a lesbian dating site.  To her shock, the woman she's matched with looks a little familiar…and despite their age gap, she and Camille are ninety-eight percent compatible. On the surface, their lives couldn't be more different, but they're alike in all the ways that matter. Until a tragedy strikes, testing the strength of their new relationship. "My Secret Crush" is book six in the "Friends to Lovers" contemporary lesbian romance series. Each book in the series is a steamy standalone featuring an LGBTQ couple making the leap from friends to lovers and looking for their "happily ever after".

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The Relationship Mechanic - Karmen Lee Cover Art

The Relationship Mechanic

The Relationship Mechanic A Spicy Small Town Black Sapphic Rom Com by Karmen Lee

There’s more than one way to love and more than one place to call home in this rousing small-town romantic comedy that’s sure to charm fans of Hannah Bonam-Young’s Next to You and Ashley Herring Blake’s Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date There’s no fix for a lonely heart like a little TLC… Jessica Jae-un Miller came to Peach Blossom, Georgia, for a visit, not a breakdown. But when her rental car dies on the outskirts of town, mechanic Lavenia “Vini” Williams provides a tow—and a very welcome jump start to Jessica’s heart. It’s been a minute since Jessica’s last fling—her relationship specialty—and Vini checks all the right boxes. If only the sexy car whisperer seemed interested… Vini knows herself and what she wants. She loves her job, her family, her hometown—but she’d love to fall in love. Jessica stirs up all the right feelings, but the city girl has no intention of staying in Peach Blossom. Why sign up for a broken heart? But the temptation is real as Vini goes out of her way to drive a carless Jessica around town. The pair can’t seem to keep their distance—or their hands to themselves. With only six weeks to figure out where their red-hot chemistry might lead, Vini and Jessica will have to decide if home can be where the heart is when the heart only knows how to run. The Relationship Mechanic is a spicy, fast-paced romance you can read in one sitting.  Peach Blossom Book 1: The 7-10 Split Book 2: The Relationship Mechanic Book 3: The Secret Crush Book Club

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The Mystery of the Spirits - C.S. Poe Cover Art

The Mystery of the Spirits

The Mystery of the Spirits by C.S. Poe

Antique dealer Sebastian Snow and Homicide detective Calvin Winter have been happily married for a year and a half. In that time, there's been nary a mystery in sight, and for a recovering sleuth like Sebastian, an uneventful life is exactly what he needs. That is, until Calvin's lieutenant enters the Emporium and demands insight on a bizarre object known as a spiritoscope, hailing from the early days of the Spiritualism movement. Sebastian's extensive knowledge of Victorian curiosities leads him to consulting for the NYPD—putting him at odds with his husband. And as the bodies begin to stack up, so do the seemingly dead-end clues, which if Sebastian can't make sense of, might result in a whole lot more death. Mystery, murder, and marriage… Sebastian's back.

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Odd Girl Out - Ann Bannon Cover Art

Odd Girl Out

Odd Girl Out by Ann Bannon

In the 1950s, Ann Bannon broke through the shame and isolation typically portrayed in lesbian pulps, offering instead women characters who embraced their sexuality. With Odd Girl Out, Bannon introduces Laura Landon, whose love affair with her college roommate Beth launched the lesbian pulp fiction genre.

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Perks of Office - Liz Rain Cover Art

Perks of Office

Perks of Office by Liz Rain

When your new boss is hot as hell, what hope is there for a poor lovestruck office worker? A light-hearted, age-gap lesbian office romance with sexual tension leading the polls. After high-powered politician Bridget O’Keefe sweeps into the uninspiring life of Australian electorate officer Emma Ives, nothing is the same again. Hapless, hopeless Emma is smacked with an instant crush on the polished woman who’s her new boss…her hot, untouchable, straight boss. Yes, she knows she’s an idiot because unrequited lust at work is a terrible idea. Even so, she can dream. One long night changes everything. A political scandal leads to a fall from grace and Emma suddenly finds herself the one Bridget turns to for comfort. There’s a lot for Emma to wrap her mind around, even as her body loves wrapping itself around Bridget’s curves. Is it just a meaningless night of passion, nothing more? Because there’s absolutely no way ambitious, beautiful Bridget wants anything more from Emma. Is there?

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Party Wall - Cheyenne Blue Cover Art

Party Wall

Party Wall by Cheyenne Blue

From the moment Freya looks in the window of the brash, new sex shop in Grasstree Flat she knows it will be nothing but trouble. For a start, it will clash with her own new-age store next door. And she’s right. Outgoing newcomer Lily begins to intrude on Freya’s well-ordered life. Freya’s friends, lifestyle, and even her cat are all affected by Lily’s magic touch. Even Freya’s yoga classes rub shoulders with Lily’s sexual-expression workshops. Lily stands for everything Freya has lost in life—playfulness, spontaneity, delight in the physical, and sex. But does Lily have more in common with Freya than the wall that divides them?

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The Hitman's Bodyguard: MM Romance - J.K. Jones Cover Art

The Hitman's Bodyguard: MM Romance

The Hitman's Bodyguard: MM Romance by J.K. Jones

Detective Ryan Ashton never thought his day could plummet any lower when he received orders to transport the notorious criminal Austin Clemmons halfway across the state. Now, he's charged with safeguarding a key witness, but everybody knows Clemmons is slipperier than a rattlesnake and twice as vicious. Clemmons was the kind of criminal that even his nightmares fled from. After Ashton botched a mission, allowing one of the most infamous kingpins to make off with millions of dollars worth of narcotics, he knew his job hung by a single thread. Things would've been simpler if he were the only one gunning for Clemmons. As they raced to make it from LA to ATL in just four days, he found himself relying on a man with blood on his hands. There's a fiery passion between them that sends shivers down his spine. Will they manage to survive this treacherous journey? Or will the shadowy figures attempting to assassinate Clemmons bring them both down in a heart-pounding race against time? Warning: this is a 55k steamy cop romance, mm police detective, hitman bodyguard romance with internalized homophobia, explicit violence, and mature themes. Please be advised. 

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Checked Out - Karin Kallmaker Cover Art

Checked Out

Checked Out by Karin Kallmaker

Peri Garritsen thought it was a simple assignment: get a small-town librarian to answer a few questions. Easy is what everyone tells her she needs right now. She'll make it a quick trip, prove she's fit for duty, and get back to doing something actually important. Librarian Lisette Osborne is not happy at the arrival of another imperious government agent in her office. The library policy is not hard to understand: no warrant, no answers. But that doesn't seem to matter to Ms. "I Hate Small Towns and the Holidays" Homeland Security. Agent Big City Grumpy meets Librarian Small Town Sunshine. Checked Out is all that in a jingle bells novella full of books and cookies, plus one very old coin.

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Frosting on the Cake 2 - Karin Kallmaker Cover Art

Frosting on the Cake 2

Frosting on the Cake 2 by Karin Kallmaker

Second helpings—you know you want some. Feast on a literary dessert buffet of short stories featuring the beloved characters who took your breath away and stole your heart.  Inspired by classics like Touchwood , Wild Things and Substitute for Love , as well as bestsellers and award-winners like Above Temptation , The Kiss That Counted and Warming Trend , Karin's second volume of follow-up stories is sure to satisfy your craving for more.  Karin Kallmaker is a three-time winner of the Lambda Literary Award and has enjoyed numerous other accolades over her twenty-year devotion to lesbian romance.

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Frosting on the Cake - Karin Kallmaker Cover Art

Frosting on the Cake

Frosting on the Cake by Karin Kallmaker

Good books are like good desserts—satisfying and tasty. But who doesn't want more whipped cream or another dollop of chocolate? "More" is exactly what Karin Kallmaker whips up in Frosting on the Cake . It's a baker's dozen of goodies featuring the characters that readers all over the world already know and love. The menu is full of sweet, sexy stories inspired by her critically acclaimed and wildly popular bestsellers like Painted Moon , Wild Things , Touchwood , Unforgettable and more. Who says we can't have our cake and eat it too?  Karin Kallmaker is a three-time winner of the Lambda Literary Award for both novels and short stories, as well as numerous other accolades over her twenty-year devotion to lesbian romance. Readers will also want to look for second helpings in Frosting on the Cake 2.

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The Hitman's Pursuit: MM Romance - J.K. Jones Cover Art

The Hitman's Pursuit: MM Romance

The Hitman's Pursuit: MM Romance by J.K. Jones

Detective Ryan Ashton wasn't sure what was happening between them. One minute they were taking down bad guys, and then the next, they were falling into each other's arms. Ashton doesn't do relationships, but Clemmons made his heart expand to the point of pain with warmth. It was dangerous, what they had. Clemmons was on the wrong side of the law, and Ashton wasn't about to give up his job as a detective for a wanted criminal. Clemmons was the devil himself, and Ashton couldn't afford to get wrapped up in this mess. Yet, whenever they saw each other, he did. There was no way they could have a normal relationship. Clemmons was strictly off-limits. Which would have been easy if only his body and his heart didn't have other ideas. Now they've been found out and are on the run from the US government, shunned by all. Forced to flee, they must join hands with the kingpin, their journey leading them right to Russia and straight into the kingpin's arms. Ashton doesn't have the strength to fight anymore, but everything changes when Clemmons goes missing. He will need every ounce of his resolve to defeat the kingpin and bring Clemmons home again. Can they navigate the new spheres of their relationship, or will everything be burnt to ash in the raging fire of their desires? Warning: this is a steamy cop romance, mm novella 50k police detective, hitman bodyguard romance. Please be advised.

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The Hitman's Redemption: MM Romance - J.K. Jones Cover Art

The Hitman's Redemption: MM Romance

The Hitman's Redemption: MM Romance by J.K. Jones

Detective Ryan Ashton never thought that leaving Clemmons behind would be the most challenging task of his life. But he was a cop, a professional, and he would never allow something as inconsequential as feelings to obstruct his path. Clemmons was just a job, nothing more. He had executed his duty and dropped him off. However, complications escalated when the men intent on killing Clemmons still believed he was with Ashton. The situation worsened when Ashton discovered that Clemmons had gone missing, leaving behind only a trail of breadcrumbs leading back to the narcotics kingpin he thought was eliminated. Their path leads them to Italy and international waters, and Ashton can't hide his feelings for long. What happens when things start boiling to the surface? Will he survive? Or will the passion between them burn them both alive? Warning: this is a 55k steamy cop romance, mm novella police detective, hitman bodyguard romance. Please be advised. 

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In the Blood - Hailey Turner Cover Art

In the Blood

In the Blood by Hailey Turner

Manipulation is the name of the game. Captain Jamie Callahan is running out of time in his efforts to outsmart an enemy metahuman. His father's presidential campaign is ramping up, and Jamie's top secret identity as a metahuman himself is at risk of being revealed by the enemy, to say nothing of his secret relationship with Staff Sergeant Kyle Brannigan. As Alpha Team's long-running mission gets derailed in the worst way possible, Staff Sergeant Alexei Dvorkin discovers the enemy is playing for keeps, and neither he nor Agent Sean Delaney are in any position to escape what's in store for them. But the other side has made one mistake that Jamie, Alexei, and Alpha Team are more than willing to exploit—you don't mess with family unless you want to get hurt. In the Blood is the fourth book in an M/M military science fiction fantasy series full of found family themes, a fake relationship, and a forbidden spicy romance for fans of Vicious by VE Schwab and Marvel's X-Men and Avengers. The series should be read in order.

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Embers of Evidence - An MM Romance Thriller - Miles Ashbourne Cover Art

Embers of Evidence - An MM Romance Thriller

Embers of Evidence - An MM Romance Thriller by Miles Ashbourne

Methodical, brilliant, and emotionally guarded, ATF chemist Dr. Cassian Holt trusts only the evidence. When a serial arsonist targets a small town's queer community, he's tasked with profiling a killer who builds monuments of flame. His partner is K9 handler Jonah Briggs, a man of quiet instinct who sees the human cost behind Cassian's cold data. They are oil and water forced to work as one. But as the killer's motive twists into a fanatical crusade, they are lured into a burning sawmill—a final, explosive trap. To survive, they must fight their way out from within the inferno, relying only on the trust they've barely begun to build. Can the spark between them light the way, or will they become the final sacrifice?

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My Vampire Mate - Pixie Chica Cover Art

My Vampire Mate

My Vampire Mate by Pixie Chica

Rylie I'm in love with my best friend. Cliché I know, but hear me out. It's not one of those girls meets girl, and is friend-zoned because she's too chickensh*t to admit her feelings. It's a little —okay, a lot— more complicated than that. She's a vampire, they get one mate, and I'm not hers. Confessing my feelings will just make it awkward. Instead, I'll pine for the gorgeous Nic while doing absolutely nothing about it. Nicoletta There are two sides to every story. You'll just have to read the book to know mine. I didn't keep it a secret for a whole year just to blurt it out on here, now did I? If it's any consolation, I promise it's a HEA.

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Limestone Nightfall - An MM Romance Thriller - Miles Ashbourne Cover Art

Limestone Nightfall - An MM Romance Thriller

Limestone Nightfall - An MM Romance Thriller by Miles Ashbourne

Months after surviving the inferno, ATF Forensics Chemist Dr. Cassian Holt and K9 Handler Jonah Briggs are a team in the field—and in secret. Their new bond is tested when a case in rural Missouri unearths a sophisticated disposal pipeline, using the state's sprawling limestone caves to make victims vanish. Racing a flash flood that will obliterate the crime scene, Cassian descends into the oppressive darkness and makes a horrifying discovery: this isn't a tomb. It's a pantry. The killer is still holding victims alive. Now trapped underground by a rockslide and rising floodwaters, they must turn a watery grave into an escape route. Can they trust each other to find a way out, or will the weight of the mountain bury their future forever?

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Seeing Death - L.M. Somerton Cover Art

Seeing Death

Seeing Death by L.M. Somerton

FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANCE L.M. SOMERTON Book one in The Augur series Some futures were never meant to be seen. At eighteen, Bryn Ashton is preparing for a new chapter at Harvard, if fate doesn’t intervene. An orphan raised in a group home, he has spent his life fearing the moment a latent gene, mutated by a past virus, might awaken supernatural abilities. He could transform into a lupine or sanguine, but when a blood test confirms he is neither, his world shifts. Instead of wolf or vamp, Bryn is revealed to be an augur. His eyes glow green, his psychic abilities emerge, and suddenly his future is no longer his to control. Three years later, Bryn is partnered with Detective Gunnar Ericson, a lupine with enhanced abilities of his own. As an augur, Bryn can read memories and glimpse the future, making him an invaluable part of high-stakes investigations. But his rarity also makes him a target, and Gunnar is more than just a partner—he’s Bryn’s protector. As they navigate complex cases, their connection grows. But their partnership will be tested in ways they never expected. With a dangerous investigation unfolding, their relationship must take a back seat—even if they survive one killer, another is always waiting.

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Use Me Please - M Kay Noir Cover Art

Use Me Please

Use Me Please by M Kay Noir

Why settle for one hockey player when you can have three (plus a girlfriend)? They say the more the merrier – it's true. When Alora Grant (31) agrees to a date with hockey star Liam Adams (27), she has no idea that she's about to gain more than just one play partner. A digital nomad in search of a simpler life away from the corporate hustle, Alora is new in town and excited to start dating again. Unfortunately, finding someone on her wavelength has proven impossible. That's until she meets Liam one grumpy day at the gym. Liam turns out to be but a humble small-town boy with hidden kinky desires, not the egotistical athlete she first takes him for. Who knew hockey stars could be readers too? Or that it was possible for them to be so comfortable with their masculinity (and sexuality)? Alora gets more than she bargained for when she starts seeing Liam. He lives with two other teammates, Malik (the pretty boy) and the quiet one – Rhys. She can't help but notice just how well-endowed Malik is when she sees him one morning in the kitchen, wearing only his underwear. And then there's Layla, Malik's Domme-girlfriend. Oh god, what a beautiful goddess. The teacher with the mischievous grin – Alora finds her so attractive! Especially when she walks around the house in that skimpy night dress… What will it take for everyone in the house to join in the kinky fun? Not much. Just Layla touching Alora's thigh seductively one Saturday morning. And then, then things escalate – in the best possible way. Especially when the men get home from practice. Warning: This is not one of those reverse harem books where all the men fall for the female lead without ever touching each other. The men definitely have fun with each other too. So if you're not into that thing, this book is not for you. Use Me Please is a fast-paced why choose queer hockey gentle femdom romance novella. It is Book 3 in Femdom Origins series where popular romance tropes are imagined with the roles reversed. What if…? (Can be read as a stand-alone or in series.) What is gentle femdom? Easy on the mind, rough on the body (consensually). But make no mistake – just because it's "gentle" on your mental health, does not mean your body won't end up bruised and bound.

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The Best Mistake - Emily O'Beirne Cover Art

The Best Mistake

The Best Mistake by Emily O'Beirne

A chance weekend fling becomes an electrifying escape for two strangers—until they meet again under very different circumstances. A one-night-to-forever lesbian romance. Uptight, icy Ava Harris, rocked by grief and terrible romantic decisions, moves to Melbourne for a new university job. She definitely doesn’t expect to encounter the ghost of a dirty weekend in her first week there. Kind, charismatic Sofia Juma, who runs a campus tutoring program for migrant students, barely recognises Ava as the charmer she met months ago, given the woman’s frosty brush-offs. When the universe keeps hurling them together, and that old attraction flares again, Ava keeps giving in to Sofia’s charms. Sex is easy, but intimacy takes courage. While Sofia is brave, a wounded Ava is still running scared. If she ever catches up, will it be too late? A second chances romance about healing old wounds and learning that independence doesn’t have to mean being alone.

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Vector Burn - An MM Romance Thriller - Miles Ashbourne Cover Art

Vector Burn - An MM Romance Thriller

Vector Burn - An MM Romance Thriller by Miles Ashbourne

FBI Special Agent Jonah Briggs and Dr. Cassian Holt's Critical Trace Unit faces its deadliest test: an engineered virus unleashed in St. Louis. The source points to Helix Core, a biotech firm quick to frame a disgraced scientist. While Cassian follows the evidence, Jonah's instincts scream foul play, creating a rift that threatens their new partnership. But as the team uncovers the truth, a terrifying reality emerges: the conspiracy runs deeper than one building. The real target is the shadowy corporate power that has haunted them since their first case, and stopping the city-killing "Vector Burn" is their last chance to expose the mastermind behind it all, or die trying. This is the final battle.

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The Complete A Story of Now series - Emily O'Beirne Cover Art

The Complete A Story of Now series

The Complete A Story of Now series by Emily O'Beirne

For the first time, Emily O’Beirne’s beautiful, two-part, lesbian coming-of-age series is together in one book. In A Story of Now , Claire is nineteen, brittle, sassy, and knows she needs a life. And some new friends. Enter the warm, brilliant Mia who seems to get Claire like no one has before. In The Sum of These Things , Claire has learned falling for a girl is easy. Now comes the hard part: learning to trust. Then there’s the question of what to do with her life. A new volunteer job working with kids offers a glimpse of a potential future, one her pushy mother isn’t going to like. Negotiating this new terrain of adulthood isn’t easy. But the biggest lesson for Claire is how not to let anything get in the way of her happiness. Especially herself.

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Frosting on the Cake 3: Still Crazy After All These Years - Karin Kallmaker Cover Art

Frosting on the Cake 3: Still Crazy After All These Years

Frosting on the Cake 3: Still Crazy After All These Years by Karin Kallmaker

From the cold winter dark of Alaska to the warm summer breezes of Hawaii, take a calendar year’s journey through the lives of women you already love. Love finds its full bloom during a Simply the Best May. The glamour of Hollywood combines with a Because I Said So Halloween. Making Up for Lost Time serves up delicious cookies–and lots of kisses. All kinds of family are welcome at the Car Pool Thanksgiving table. Inspired by classics like Wild Things and Painted Moon, as well as bestsellers and award-winners like Captain of Industry and Above Temptation, Karin’s third volume of follow-up stories shows the love, tenderness, and romance that stands the test of time. Karin Kallmaker’s delightful and moving short stories have won Lambda Literary and Golden Crown awards and are sure to have you falling in love with her characters all over again. Contents include: Making Up for Lost Time: December – Cookies and Kisses Warming Trend / My Lady Lipstick: January – Mona Lisa Captain of Industry: February – Extraordinary Thing Simply the Best: March – All That and a Milkshake Simply the Best: April – Reflections Wild Things: May – Having Faith Painted Moon: June – Living Canvas Roller Coaster: July – Heartline Roll Maybe Next Time: August – Turtles, Adagio Above Temptation: September – Kindling Because I Said So: October – The M-Word Car Pool: November – The World Heals at the Kitchen Table Paperback Romance: December – Merely Players Notes: “And Now for the Sprinkles on Top” Readers won’t want to miss the original Frosting on the Cake and Frosting on the Cake Volume 2: Second Helpings.

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The Illusive Consultant - Kit Walker Cover Art

The Illusive Consultant

The Illusive Consultant by Kit Walker

Once again, Jay Moriarty and Sebastian Moran find themselves entangled with cat burglar John Clay. A notorious drug lord has hired Clay to steal a DNA sample from genetic testing company BasePairing, and Clay needs Moriarty's help to pull off the job. With such a dangerous client, failure isn't an option — and if things couldn't get any worse, the world's greatest consulting detective has just picked up their trail ...

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