Book picks similar to
Jockboys by Simon Sheppard


m-m-romance
erotic-romance
gave-up-on
lgbt

The Sleepwalker


Mardria Portuondo - 2021
    

Under My Skin


M.L. Rhodes - 2008
    Though he hasn’t always appreciated it, and it hasn’t exactly made him a man magnet, he’s put his intelligence to work building his store, Great Escapes Travel Book Shop, to the point it’s now the favorite recommendation of travel agents in the St. Louis area. His customers—especially the jet-setting senior citizens—love him for his amiable personality. He doesn’t feel very amiable, however, when Rad Tattoos moves in next door to Great Escapes. Its owner, Dylan Radamacher, rubs Sebastian the wrong way from the get-go. The man’s insufferable, stubborn, and, worse, a bad boy. Everything Sebastian loathes. To add insult to injury, Sebastian’s certain the loud music, the congested parking lot, and the constant colorful parade of the counterculture in and out of the tattoo studio are scaring away his loyal, conservative customers. And yet, much to his annoyance, the teasing sparkle in Dylan’s eyes, his hot, inked body, and come-hither voice set Sebastian’s libido on fire. Sebastian’s “been there, done that” with the bad-boy type before, though, and almost lost everything because of it. There’s no way he’s going down that road again. But when Dylan sets his sights on Sebastian and is determined to take him for a walk on the wild side, Sebastian knows he’s in big trouble. It’s going to take all his smarts and a whole lot of willpower to resist the sexy tattoo artist before the man finds a way to burrow deeper under his skin... NOTE: Don't miss the sequel, Under My Skin II! Genres: Gay / Contemporary / Series

Just Ask


Mia Downing - 2012
    As Jordan is reeling with grief and under good circumstances doesn't do vacations, especially if they include horses and looming volcanoes, he finds himself on uneven footing. The footing turns treacherous as Jordan realizes, for the first time in his life, he's attracted to a man--his new business partner.For resort entrepreneur Ryan McCale, Bendura Island is a dream come true as well as his livelihood. He was warned Jordan would try to sell sight unseen, and after meeting him, there's no doubt the business shark has dollar signs in his eyes. But there's also vulnerability and desire in that chocolate gaze. Suddenly, Ryan's looking forward to showing Jordan the delights of the island and hoping to convince his new partner Bendura could be his dream, too.This book is an erotic romance. It contains explicit language, hot m/m lovin', light kink, two gorgeous guys, horses, and an impending insurance nightmare of a volcano. Enjoy!

Roommate Menage: Sinful Desires


Maria Lucy - 2015
    The younger roommate, Sherry has boyfriend troubles and cannot find a break when it comes to love. The older of the two roommates, Danielle is a traveling business management consultant and often finds herself at odds in her relationship with Jon. She doesn’t trust Jon when she is out of town and believes that he might be a bad boy at heart.After an eviction from his house, Jon needs somewhere to stay until he can get back on his feet. Against her better judgment, Danielle allows Jon to move in while she is away on a business trip.Sparks fly when Sherry runs to Jon for emotional support and advice. Will they resist their carnal pleasures for each other? Can Danielle trust Jon well enough to leave him alone with her longtime friend and roommate, Sherry? If Jon screws up, where will he go to live if his girlfriend kicks him out for his indiscretions? And, will someone get hurt in the end?Author's Note: Mature audiences only.

Cowboys' Indulgence


Scarlett Avery - 2020
    Living in cowboy land is more than I ever bargained for…Within a week, I find myself without a boyfriend, a home or a job. Now, I’m left to pick up the pieces of my shattered life.Just when I’m certain my entire existence is sinking faster than the Titanic, I receive an envelope.It’s a glimmer of hope and I’m not about to say no.Little did I know, one unbelievable opportunity hides another.I have a big decision to make...USA Today Bestselling Author Scarlett Avery brings you a decadent heart-stopping, fast-paced indulgent ride! Saddle up! No M/M.Author’s Note: Previously published in parts. This is the COMPLETE STORY. No cliffhangers! First released as Billionaires’ Indulgence.

Diving in Deep


K.A. Mitchell - 2008
    He gets to travel from March through September, always moving on to something different. When a strange emptiness starts plaguing him, he chalks it up to turning thirty.He manages to shake off the feeling—until he walks into a classroom and discovers that the eye candy in the front row is actually a very grown up version of his best-friend’s kid brother.Noah Winthrop never forgot his first time. Scary, painful and then absolutely amazing—and with Cameron, the guy he’d always wanted. He’s had a crush on his brother’s best friend since puberty and now nothing will keep him from finally getting Cameron Lewis to notice him.Even though Cameron once rejected him, Noah is determined to get it right this time.Product Warnings: This title contains the following: explicit male/male sex, graphic language, and mild Dominant/submissive action

The Zero Knot


K.Z. Snow - 2011
    In just a few months he’ll be starting college, and it’s time for him to admit the truth: he’s gay, not bi, and only one of his childhood buddies holds any kind of real interest for him. When Dylan Finch, aka Mig, follows his lead and puts some distance between himself and the old crowd, he and Jess give in to a mutual attraction that’s been building for years.But navigating a fledgling relationship isn’t easy for beginners, and forces they can’t seem to control keep tripping them up: sexual appetite, personal insecurities, fear of discovery, and more. They need clarity. They need courage. Just as they’re on the verge of finding both, a vindictive act of jealousy sends one of them to jail. All their hard-won victories are in danger of falling to dust. The only way to save what they have is to recognize it for what it is . . . and fight for its integrity.

Un-Kidnap Me


Hazel Parker - 2021
    D.O.M. does not exist.2. No attachments of any kind.3. No screwing the clients. We are whispers in the air, sometimes felt, but never seen. Hired by billionaires to fix their dirty problems. Operating underground, undetected. We are hard to hire and even harder to find. I should have never taken this job. $10 mil in my pocket for her safe return. Kidnapped by a very dangerous man. But that is not my problem in this scenario. This little mouthy rich girl is going to be the death of me. And I might just have to punish her for it — Scott style. I know she wants it. She's begging for it. The question is: Can I resist her? Or will I break one of the cardinal rules? The DOM for Hire Series features irresistible alphas with James Bond vibes. They are bossy in bed heroes you can't get enough of. Un-Kidnap Me is a brand new full length novel by USA Today Bestselling author Hazel Parker. It can be read as a standalone but pairs well with the next two. HEA as always and recommended for adult readers.

When I Met Rider


Dick Parker - 2020
    He was homesick, scared, lonely and an eighteen year old virgin. And worse he thought he was probably gay. Then he met Rider. He went to the basement of the dorm to get a soda and there were some guys playing cards. He wandered over to watch and one of the guys was drop dead gorgeous. The kid invited him to join the game and that was it... the first day in the rest of his life. He and Rider became great friends and soon they moved beyond just friends... they became lovers. This is a coming of age story of two young guys who fall in love.

Bullet


Garrett Leigh - 2013
    Figuratively speaking, at least.Enter Sonny Valentine, a go-go dancer at Blue's sister club, Silver's. Levi has secretly admired Sonny from afar for years, but there's one problem–he can't stand Sonny and the feeling is entirely mutual. When Levi learns Sonny is to play the third part in a scene he considers his worst nightmare, he figures things can't get any worse.But when preparations for the scene from hell collide with tragic events in his personal life, he finds his fast growing, red hot attraction to Sonny the one thing left between him and a bullet.

Gambling Men


Amy Lane - 2012
    Eight years later, when Jace finally decides Quent is the one man he can't live without, he sees no reason for that to change.But as much as Jace believes that poker is life, no one gave Quent the same playbook. After their first passionate night, the real game of love and trust begins, and Jace has been playing alone too long to make teaching the rules easy. Jace only speaks two languages: one of them is sex, and the other one is poker. Between the two, he needs to find a way to convince himself to take a chance on love—and Quent to take a chance on him. It's a lucky thing they’re good at reading the odds, because they’re playing for keeps, and this is one high-stakes relationship that's definitely worth the gamble.

All Bets Are Off


Marguerite Labbe - 2011
    Good thing he doesn’t bet on it, because Ash turns out to be a student in Eli’s class at the local college. Eli can’t deny he’s attracted, but now it’s complicated. He’s already in enough trouble with the department head, a man who would like to see Eli denied his tenure and fired.Ash is looking forward to taking his life in a new direction. After serving one active-duty stint in the Marine Corps and another in the Reserves, he’s ready to put his military life behind him. The last new experience he’d planned for this semester was to fall in lust with his English professor, but the more Eli resists, the more Ash is determined to have him. Then he discovers Eli’s playing for keeps, and Ash is only interested in a fling... or is he? Between these two, when it comes to life and love, all bets are off.

Mr. Wilkins and the Lodger


Adella J. Harris - 2021
    Gerald didn’t think it could get any worse, until his sister ran off with the lodger.Hugh Dewitt was used to getting his brother out of trouble. This time should have been no different. His already-married brother had run off with a woman of some means, intending to swindle her no doubt. But this time there was a brother, a brother Hugh would very much like to know better.a gay - M/M romance set in Regency England approx 71,000 words.

Playing for Keeps


Avery Cockburn - 2015
    Reeling from a brutal breakup, he’s determined to captain his LGBT soccer team out of scandal and into a winning season. For that, he needs strict rules and careful plans. He does NOT need a brash, muscle-bound lad messing with his head and setting his body afire.John Burns has a rule of his own: Don’t get attached. Boyfriends are for guys with nothing to hide. Nobody—not his university mates, not the men he beds—knows his family’s shame. Now his double life is starting to unravel, thanks to a certain Highlander whose storm-riddled eyes turn John inside out, who wears a kilt like he was born in it.Fergus is the first man John wants to share his secret with—but he’s the last man who could handle it. John knows the truth would shatter Fergus’s still-fragile heart. But how can he live a lie when he’s falling in love?

Two Become Three


J. Cartwright - 2018
    After his breakup with Jill, Tom and Nicole invite their best friend Chris to join them on their break. He's their best friend, their roommate, and the last thing they want is for him to be left behind while they disappear and relax.They've been together for years, never needing anything more than each other, but after Nicole confesses one of her fantasies, things become blurred. She's always wanted to see Tom with another man, to share that experience and enjoy both men at the same time....Away in their cabin, Tom is left to face urges he never knew he had. After hearing Nicole's desire, he can't help but look at his best friend in a completely different light. Now seems like the perfect time to act, to invite Chris to join them, but they both know the damage it could do to their friendship and relationship."Two Become Three" Is a hot and steamy MMF romance intended for mature audiences 18+ This story contains male on male sex and explores the evolving relationship between all three characters and their changing sexuality. Approximately 40,000 words with HEA ending.