But since when do I say no to bad ideas? Adam: It’s not like I wanted to fall in love with Ben. When we first met in college, I thought he’d be like every other hot jock who’d made my life hell in high school. It's not my fault he turned out to be sweet, funny, and insanely talented. We moved to New York after college to break into the music business and of course Ben got signed by a major label—they’d be stupid not to want him. But even though he’s a famous popstar now, he still wants to be friends with a nobody like me. Honestly, if he didn’t want me falling for him, he should have been less goddamn perfect.Well, except for the part where he’s straight. Did I forget to mention that?In my defense, responsible decision-making has never been my strong suit. Case in point—collapsing on stage, guitar in hand, after discovering my then-boyfriend, now-ex was cheating on me, and downing a bottle of bourbon in response. But I’m cleaning up my act—no more hiding in the closet and no more bad life choices. But that also means no more waiting around for the day Ben magically decides he likes di…sgustingly sappy guys with secret crushes on him (aka me).So why did Ben have to pick now to make me question everything I thought I knew about us? “I’ve never wanted anything as much as I want you right now. When I see you, something inside me lights up.” Ben: It’s not like I planned this. I was on tour when Adam collapsed back in New York and he wouldn’t even let me come home early to visit him. But that’s Adam for you—brilliant, breathtaking, and pathologically afraid of vulnerability. All I wanted was to be there for him—and him coming out didn’t change that in the slightest. Yeah, I couldn’t help seeing him a little differently. And no, I couldn’t quite explain why I was suddenly noticing the curve of his back, the freckles on his cheeks, or wondering what his lips tasted like. But whatever weird awakening I was having, Adam needed support, not more confusion.And then I kissed him. Whoops.And I know it’s fast. I know it’s unexpected. I know my label would be livid if they found out I was dating a guy. But I also know—deeply and inexplicably—that this could be something real. I just have to convince Adam of the same thing. Beautiful, broken Adam who looks at the world through 14 layers of irony. Adam, who’d rather get an appendectomy than admit that he needs someone. Adam, who still doesn’t know all of my secrets.So do I convince him to risk everything—on me?Adam’s Song is Book 1 in the 8 Million Hearts series. While each book can be read on its own, they've even more fun to read together. Adam’s Song is a 120,000 word m/m romance full of snark, sweetness, and a healthy serving of steam. Friends-to-lovers and hurt/comfort themes. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.

    And even when Gabe starts to flirt with him like crazy, Jake still knows better than to think it means anything.Because falling in love with your straight bestie? Not just a cliche, but a guaranteed recipe for disaster....right?Growing up, Gabe never saw "Little Jakey" as anything more than the kid who always liked to tag along after him and his brothers, but somehow, being friends with Jake has become the best part of his day. And after a seven-month deployment? Seeing Jake is the one thing he's looking forward to the most.He just didn't expect that hanging out in person again would be so confusing... or keep blurring the lines about just how straight he is... or keep making him want things that he never thought he would.Things that seem a lot like forever.Ready For Love is a gay romance novel of approximately 79,000 words that contains a hot Marine who spends a good portion of the book in denial, a perky flight attendant who keeps saying yes, zoo animals in compromising positions, a variety of home decor issues, and a sweet and very public happily-ever-after ending worthy of true romantics. Every Stella Starling romance can be read as a standalone and takes place in the same interconnected, contemporary world. Ready For Love is the first book in the Semper Fi series, which is a spin off from At Last, The Beloved Series.

    But now it's senior year and something about Finn is different. Max can't figure out why Finn is pulling away, leaving Max adrift without him. But when a drunken hookup takes them both by surprise, everything changes. Max is straight, right? So why can’t he stop thinking about Finn's lips on him? "I fell for my straight best friend. What a cliché." Finn Stevenson feels like a failure. It took him 22 years to figure out that he was gay, and he returns to campus dead-set on ignoring his true feelings for Max. But it’s impossible to deny he’s fallen in love with his best friend. How could he not? Max lights up every room and makes Finn feel like the most special person in the world. But after throwing himself at Max one night at a party, Finn knows he might have just jeopardized the most important friendship in his life. "You think I'm gonna change my mind, don't you?" How can Finn trust that Max's feelings for him are real if Max won't even come out? And as Finn struggles with the pressures of competitive rowing, Max fears losing the person who means the most to him. As the rowing season heats up and graduation looms, the future has never been so uncertain. Will their relationship drown under the pressure or can they find a way to stay afloat? Still Water is an m/m contemporary romance with out-for-you and hurt/comfort themes, plenty of heat, and a happy ending.

    If he intrigued you in that novel, then buckle up and enjoy the ride he’ll give you in his spin-off. Maxwell is a man who is all out for self, which can’t really be held against him; in most cases he’ll admit it if asked. As one of Birmingham’s finest he’s taken an oath to protect and serve, but that’s only when he’s at work. Maxwell works hard, but he plays harder. One, sometimes two at a time, Maxwell is breaking hearts. Seemingly the only thing he’s been successful at is making enemies. Meet Tabitha. Tabitha is Maxwell’s longtime girlfriend turn fiancée. She loves Maxwell more than he’ll ever know. She’s given him more than enough opportunities to get it right. After finding out she’s pregnant with their firstborn, Maxwell steps up or does he? Tabitha’s patience is running short. As strange as it sounds, she hates that she love him so much. Amir is Maxwell’s friend and partner on the streets of Birmingham, who has fallen for Maxwell’s in more ways than one. Amir has his own drama to deal with in his life, but he pushes them off to the side because Maxwell is the most important person in his life. After being beat down for professing his love for Maxwell in A Family That Strays, Amir tries his hand once again. He’s made it clear that he’ll do almost anything for Maxwell. How far is he really willing to go to show Maxwell he truly loves him? I’ll Do Almost Anything For You, is a tale about a gay man who has fallen in love with a straight man. He jumps over hurdles and through loops to gain the attention he’s been yearning since day one.

    Not everyone has had the sort of beginning Sam has. He was found at birth on the steps of a children’s home run by a convent in Chicago and raised by nuns, eventually to be adopted at the age of three. Given a life with a new family down in Florida, he is unable to shake off the natural curiosity that comes with wanting to know exactly where he came from. Resentful and angry, he ducks and dives his way through his existence, often with the help of law enforcement, before being given a lifeline that takes him back to Chicago. It’s an opportunity both for a new start, and to see whether he can ever get answers to questions he has over how he came to be. When a letter linking him to his past arrives, he is thrown into turmoil, and decides to join a local support group. It’s run by Jay Millar, himself an abandoned baby, but one Sam envies. Jay seems to have his life together in a way Sam craves. Sam soon realizes that it may not be just Jay’s life he’d like, but Jay himself. He is faced with some very tough decisions. Should he reach out to the stranger who gave birth to him? And should he follow his heart down a path he has never dared to tread? It’s time for Sam Nolan to grow up, but he can only do that by closing wounds that have been open since the day he was born. Please Note: This book contains Adult Language & Steamy Adult Activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approx. 50,000+ words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger". BONUS NOVELLA - "When Worlds Collide" Scott Rogers thinks of himself as the average guy - he works his job, he drinks with his friends, and he has the occasional hook-up with other average guys. If you asked him, he’d say that nothing in his life is remarkable. His friends don’t think of him as average - they see him as incredibly kind, understanding, and full of humor. For a lot of people, he’s the first one they’d turn to in a crisis and he’s always ready to lend a helping hand. But Scott is modest, and he doesn’t have high hopes for his love life. Owen Carlisle is anything but an average guy. A breakout child star at sixteen, he’s lived his entire life in the spotlight. He’s considered to be one of the most intelligent and talented actors of his generation but not a single one of his fans realizes that he’s living a lie. Owen’s reputation and his career depend on his image of being a straight man, the dream man for many women around the world. For Owen, this means he can never have a true relationship and is doomed to pretend to date a string of Hollywood starlets he doesn’t even like. He has no real hope for true happiness. Neither of them expect the whirlwind romance they are thrown into when they come across each other one fateful night. Can Owen sacrifice his career for Scott? Can Scott love somebody who would have to keep his existence a secret? When these two star-crossed lovers meet, they will change each other’s lives forever. Whether they change it for the better or for the worse is up to them. Please Note: This book contains Adult Language & Steamy Adult Activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novella, approx. 40,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger".

    His focus is simple: drill huge tunnels under the world’s most populated cities and bring brand-new transportation links to millions, improving their lives and revolutionizing travel in the modern age. When his company lands a huge contract to carve such a tunnel in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, he is more than ready for the challenge. What he hasn’t bargained for, however, is that the road to progress is paved with all manner of obstacles, not least a local band of vigilante archaeologists, led by the handsome Alexander Petrou. Alexander is just as determined as Greg, only his focus is on preserving the city and its thousands of years of heritage, much of which is buried deep underground, and right where Greg intends to plough. Greg and Alexander immediately clash, as both parties insist that their work is the most important. However, as Greg begins to get to know not only the handsome archaeologist but also the cause for which he is fighting, it leads him to question everything he thought he knew about what is best for a country. Not only that, but in the heat and passion of such a beautiful city, Greg Marsh realizes that his own life is about to be altered forever in a way he never thought was possible, leading him to make the biggest choice not only of his career, but of his entire life. Please Note: This book contains Adult Language & Steamy Adult Activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approx. 70,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger".

    One week in paradise. One pact that goes explosively off the rails... MSM - (men who have sex with men) - a growing phenomenon in which straight men engage in casual sex with other straight men, which sociologists attribute to loosening cultural norms and relaxing social views towards sexuality Beau Lindemann and Nathan Sykes took their first steps together and went to their first prom in the same limo. In fact, there’s nothing the twenty-two-year-olds have ever kept from each other – except one long-simmering secret. Today, Beau and Nathan have major girl problems. Each dumped by their girlfriends, they find themselves single, lonely and tipsy in Key West. After a boozy night of commiseration takes a shocking turn, Beau and Nathan decide to throw caution to the Atlantic winds, forget about girls for a few days, and make a pact to use each other’s bodies for sex. That was their first mistake. But why worry about tomorrow when today feels this good? Warning: this is not a warning. This book is about two dudes who love each other, and that's fine, and no "warning label" or "trigger warning" (as I often see on LGBT-related books) is needed, because there's nothing wrong with love. These warning labels only spread the idea that gay people are associated with shame and scandal, and you won’t ever find me using one. Thank you for reading. – Seth King

    Unfortunately, Anton is strictly a ladies' man, and Dane is forced to hide his heart's true feelings. However, a tantalising opportunity presents itself on a boy's night out, and Dane's burning desire begins to shed light on some very dark shadows.Despite laidback appearances, Anton Matthews is a control freak who has known since a young age he was destined for success. A success that would help heal the scars of his troubled youth. Now at twenty-nine, and the danger of bankruptcy looming, he is growing impatient for some good fortune. To Anton's amazement a shocking revelation from Dane offers him a chance to rectify his situation, but submitting to it means sacrificing his only protection; control.As the raw love and painful history of their friendship is slowly revealed in a house haunted by its past and ghostly secrets, both men are forced to confront their demons while walking the... Edge of Deceit.GENRE: Steamy romance (Standalone, HEA)PLEASE NOTE: This emotionally-charged steamy romance touches on some dark themes. It contains descriptions of violence, suicide, and sexually aggressive behaviour. You also have to contend with the author's wayward attempts at Kiwi humour.

    His family doesn’t think that his choice for a career is valid, and is not as if Bjorn can blame them. He has spent the majority of his adult life living in a small apartment with the rest of his team, until Bjorn’s team is good enough to qualify for the international tournament of World of Heroes. He knows that it will take a little while for them to get established, but he also knows that it’s worth the wait. Bjorn has to prove to his family that his dream isn't a waste of time, and winning a tournament this big is exactly how to do it. Mickey Campbell, screen name Atlanta, is one of, if not the, best e-sports player in the world. He knows exactly what the world expects from him and being a well-paid model as well as a professional e-sports player, there is little that he still wants in his life. That is, until he sees the newcomer Allegiance by himself at a party. Things change for Mickey the moment that he meets Allegiance and he starts falling for him, even though Allegiance is straight and he doesn’t seem nearly as interested as Mickey. When they finally start spending some time together, and it seems to be more than platonic, things blow up in Mickey’s face in a monumental way that he had never imagined. Normally, the kind of thing that Bjorn is pulling would never fly with Mickey, who knows exactly what he wants. The problem is that he really, really wants Bjorn, and he’s willing to put up with a lot more than he should to get him. The only thing he can hope for is that Bjorn won’t push past the point of no return. And Bjorn never expected to fall for his e-sports hero, but he can’t get him out of his head. He has to figure out how we can be with Mickey without losing everything he’s worked for, and without being swept in his shadow. Please Note: This book contains Adult Language & Steamy Adult Activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novella, approx. 65,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger".

    At a birthday party, a group of straight friends start playing a risqué dare game that gets more erotic as the night progresses.

    Seeing his employee Gemma walking down the aisle though led him to be full of jealousy. He wanted all eyes upon him for once. Luckily for him someone would walk into his life that would help him discover that he could have such a special day. It had everything he ever wanted, a chance to dress as a woman and to have a proper wedding day how he dreamt of it. The only problem was if he was to be a sissy bride, someone had to be the groom. Would they would want all the perks of a wedding day…and a wedding night? Jerry would discover all that and more as his adventures turn from fantasy to a very real reality in this 11,000 word short story.

    She left him on New Year’s Eve, a week after their engagement, and he still doesn’t know why. A chance meeting whilst out Christmas shopping reveals that Sammi is now Sam, a transgender man. As the reasons behind their break-up become clearer, Nick cannot make sense of his new feelings. He is shocked by the deep attraction he still has to Sam, and what that says about himself. It will take Nick's straight-talking family, and Sam’s guiding hand, to help him discover that gender is no barrier to love. A Holiday to Remember Freddy MacKay - Watermelon Kisses Foster Bridget Cassidy - But to Love More Toni Griffin - Corey's Christmas Bundle Angel Martinez - Safety Protocols for Human Holidays Nicole Dennis - Secrets & Silk Kassandra Lea - Winter Home Jill Wexler - The Christmas Eve Craigslist Killer Jayne Lockwood - New Beginnings Tray Ellis - A Piece of Ourselves J. Scott Coatsworth - I Only Want to Be With You Siri Paulson - A New Year on Vega III

    He needs what a mistress at Club Endless can give him. So when he arrives at the exclusive BDSM club and all the mistresses are engaged, he thinks he might just explode. Deacon sees the distress Geoff is in and offers his services, but Geoff is convinced he could never go that route. Deacon knows he's the Dom who can give Geoff exactly what he needs. Now he just needs to convince Geoff.

    Jeremy is still dealing with the emotional fallout of his breakup with his boyfriend Lucas but soon finds himself dealing with Richard Farkas and his increasingly aggressive advances. Richard is a werewolf who has it all. Good looks, money, a respected bloodline and a beautiful girlfriend. His future seems clear, but when he meets Jeremy everything is thrown into disorder after he catches Jeremy's scent and develops a powerful compulsion to be near and care for him. Something that greatly disturbs him. Both of them must learn more about their connection while dealing with threats both outside their town and from within.

    The world is his oyster, and he's embarked on a worldwide journey of epic proportions with his brothers, Chris and Alex, and his friends, Adam and Ozzy. They're all set for nights filled with dance, drink, and debauchery, but Riley is caught up in one thing: his feelings for his best friend. Knowing his brothers would not approve, Riley attempts to keep his fantasies hidden. But when a fight with Alex goes too far and the party gets out of control, Riley is forced to realize how impossible it is to hide his true self from the ones who love him.

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    and for having fallen in love with his sister's fiancé. Now years later, he ran into Byron, that claimed to be separated from his wife. Cole didn't know what to believe. Could he forgive Byron's past lie? Is Cole ready to be involved, again, in a love that had nearly destroyed his life years ago? Just when he thought he could, life took another turn, making it the hardest choice he had ever encountered... Byron never thought he could fall in love with a man, ever, but when he met Cole, life showed him that nothing is set in stone. That love and passion made him do things he never did before, he lied and cheated, but all he wanted is to have Cole in is life, and he will do whatever it takes for it...

    But the suicide of another senator has everybody on edge, particularly the senator and his Log Cabin Republican adversary, an openly gay senator. Jack is sent as a liaison to communicate between the two senators, and it isn’t long before he falls for the rival senator’s own liaison, idealistic and openly gay Tyler Johns. When evidence of blackmail and murder begin to surface and investigations intensify, fingers of blame begin to point in every direction. When mysterious disappearances happen closer and closer to Jack, he becomes the center of suspicion, and faces life in prison or even death if he can’t discover the guilty parties and bring them to justice. From the halls of power to the dizzying spectacle of one of the world’s great capital cities, this story brings the reader into secret meetings behind locked doors and reveals the true face of power. Gay romance is intermingled with elements of suspense and action as this sensational mystery unfolds. Please Note: This book contains some sexually explicit scenes & may contain course language, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. This is a novella, approx. 30,000 words in length. It has a HEA (happy ever after ending) & does not end with a "cliffhanger".

    He appears to have everything—a huge loft overlooking the Charles River, a hot car, and the ability to do whatever he wants. But he is unsettled. He lacks a love life, and his family life is lacking as well. His dear younger sister lives with his paternal grandparents, the rich, powerful, and politically connected Sherwoods. Sage and his sister were raised by these restrictive and unloving people while living with a mystery about their mother. They were told she had died in a complication from surgery, but that now appears to be uncertain, and Sage takes it upon himself to solve that mystery. A mystery which leads him to Vermont and a man called Scratch. Scratch Nakamoto is a rather naïve young man, living and working on a charming fruit orchard in Vermont. He loves caring for his bees, living and working on the land, and has given little thought to his future beyond where he is at the moment. His parents moved to Vermont from California to work at the orchard. They are a very traditional Japanese family where strict rules govern how their lives play out, and Scratch has never questioned their values until his life suddenly becomes entwined with a stranger who walks up the driveway while he is busy doing the spring pruning. Scratch’s life becomes really complicated when this charming, sexy, and captivating stranger begins to take a romantic interest in him. And it is then that Scratch begins to discover new emotions and challenges to his family’s beliefs. Please Note: This book contains Adult Language & Steamy Adult Activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novella, approx. 50,000+ words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger". Bonus Novella "Hot Forged Hearts" Ken Harris likes to think he’s more than capable of handling a hot-tempered athlete. He makes his living shoeing the best jumping horses in Crower County, after all, and that’s no job for the weak of body or the faint of heart. But when a world-class showjumper comes galloping into his life, Ken gets a funny feeling that things are about to change. Elliot Hawke is an internationally renowned rider and trainer, and he’s moved over from the UK with a stable full of four-legged clients for Ken to work with. He turns out to be a decent guy as well, and Ken soon finds himself spending a good portion of his free time hanging out with the rising star. But not everyone in Crower County is as charmed by Elliot as Ken is. In fact, Ken learns that Elliot is openly gay when one of his fellow farriers is explaining why he refuses to work with him. Ken writes his colleague’s attitude off as old-fashioned country thinking, but soon becomes curious as to whether Elliot’s intentions toward him are completely innocent. Soon, Ken’s curiosity and Elliot’s feelings ignite a secret affair that has both of them in a spin. Ken, a lifelong ladies’ man, never thought he’d find himself longing to be in the arms of another guy. He doesn’t know if it’s the novelty of the situation or genuine attraction drawing him into Elliot’s arms. Meanwhile, painful memories of Elliot’s past make him reluctant to entrust his heart to the handsome farrier. Straight men have hurt him before and he suspects they’re not done yet. Even as the two of them find each other drawn closer together, small town gossip soon whips up a scandal that threatens to drive them apart.

    There is something about Galen that draws me in and makes me want know him, and the more time I spend with him, the more I felt free to be myself. Galen doesn't seem to know what he wants, but I'm a man who stays true to himself, and Galen seems to be someone worth taking a chance on. "Then you happened and all you have to do is touch me and I lose myself." ~ Galen I never thought I'd stumble on an attempted murder, but that's exactly what happened one night while I was trying to get home. After chasing away the assailants and helping the enigmatic young victim home I tried to put the incident out of my mind, but I couldn't get him out of my head. I might not have ever thought about being with a man before, but the more time I spend with Blaze, the more I learn about who I really am. Blaze has scars that run deep, but as he opens up to me I find myself questioning everything I thought I wanted, and wondering if I'm a good enough man to give him what he needs. *This is Book 1 of The Den Boys series, but can be read as a standalone. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and trigger warnings are listed in the book before the table of contents. *This book is intended for an 18+ audience and is a story of male/male romance and love. There are graphic depictions of man parts doing naughty and sexy things, so please be sure this is the kind of book for you before reading.

    He’s content enough with his life of uncomplicated, if restrictive, luxury, until an unremarkable chore becomes a case of love at first sight.Mysterious newcomer Hathar, a roguish “merchant adventurer” from far-off lands, ignites an exploration of Elin’s first taste of physical desire, as well as a desire to experience life beyond the palace. Now, they must find a way to escape before Hathar’s ship departs, stranding them forever in The Dragon’s harem.

    Their shared passion is cars. Milo will build them, Jasper will drive them. That’s been their post-college plan since they were kids. Until the day Milo gives Jasper a chance to test drive a new sports car—and Jasper, in a daze, smacks a grateful kiss on Milo’s lips. That single, spontaneous act changes everything. At least it does for Milo. Now, he sees his best friend in a different light. So, he devises a new plan. He offers Jasper a mutually beneficial tradeoff: the perfect car for Jasper, the full gay experience for Milo. Essential car parts in exchange for a wide range of sensual acts—and zero emotional complications. When Jasper surprises them both and agrees to the audacious proposition, he and Milo are in for the ride of their lives.