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Godfather Wars
Brittany Cournoyer - 2020
Snarky meets stoic.Dolan Masters loathes many things: root canals, splinters in his fingers, and people putting toilet paper on the roll wrong—loose end over the top, please. But the one thing he hates more than anything else is Everett freaking Henson.Everett Henson spends more time with animals than people, his best friend Eli being the exception. The downside of that friendship means crossing paths with Dolan Masters; the man who rubs Everett wrong in every way possible.But a baby changes everything.With both men believing they deserve the honor of being the godfather to their best friends’ baby, the only way to settle things is through a competition. Will there be bloodshed, or will these two realize the truth staring them in the face?May the best godfather win.Godfather Wars is a stand-alone MM romantic comedy, filled with funny mishaps, snarky banter, and colorful language.
My Beck Valentine
Andria Large - 2016
Whoever thought it was a good idea to let Sebastian loose in there has lost their minds. After some craziness ensues, each brother leaves with a black plastic bag of goodies, including Christian. He has never brought toys into the bedroom before, but when Christian brings one home, he and Shea are eager to try them out.
Merry Misfits
Cambria Hebert - 2021
Once upon a time…A lost prince was robbed of the magic of the holiday season.Ribbons, glitter, tree-trimming, and love all denied for hateful reasons.What once was lost is now wondrously found.And, naturally, holiday shenanigans will abound.New York City is blanketed in pure white snow,the perfect date night setting to make your heart grow.Beneath the twinkling lights, the scent of fresh pine mingles,and the warmth of chocolate-filled mugs chase away any grinchy-grinch tingles.Zip up your coat and tug on your hatbecause spending this holiday season with your favorite misfits is where it’s at.For even the grumpiest grump of the bunch will have to admit‘tis the season to be a merry misfit.Experience the magic of New York City at Christmas with Fletcher and the rest of the misfit family as they create family traditions and memories through special dates and holiday fun.Be prepared for lots of fluff, laughter, grumbling grumps, swoony romance, and surprises!Merry Misfits is a special House of Misfits holiday novella featuring the entire misfit familyand is told in alternating POVs from some of your favorites.Merry Misfits is approximately 48,000 words and is book five in the series.
Husband To Make A Family
Devyn Morgan - 2016
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Months after his oldest brother's death, Callum O'Donnell's unrelenting grief is interrupted when he learns his brother's daughter needs him. Seeing Sophie neglected and exploited by their other brother, Callum has no choice but to take her in. He's barely in a position to support himself, much less his eight-year-old niece, but Callum is duty-bound to step in and care for Sophie just as Jon cared for him growing up. He needs a place for them to stay, and an old friend offers just that in his new brownstone house. Reid Ainsworth is happy to help Callum out of his crisis. Though he harbors a secret crush on his handsome friend, now isn’t the time to act on it. As it should be, Callum’s priority is Sophie’s well-being. But living with Callum full-time only makes Reid want a long-term commitment to him--something he’s never wanted before. When Callum’s bid for custody of his niece is jeopardized by his single marital status and lack of financial resources, Reid suggests they marry and create a stable home life for Sophie that is sure to impress a family court judge. Despite the seemingly perfect solution to his problems, Callum is torn between his need to create a perfect family for Sophie and his growing desire for Reid, a man he is convinced is out of his league. Callum’s self-doubts and insecurities risk ruining the chance he and Reid can turn their marriage of convenience into one of love.
Husband To Make A Family
is a standalone gay romance with no cliffhangers or cheating. It has a HEA ending and explicit scenes.
Disrupt
Michelle Frost - 2020
Pax knows this all too well. He doesn’t want to need a hero, but the green-eyed biker that keeps rescuing him anyway has him sliding into dangerous territory—namely, Mace’s bed.Mace is the Sergeant-at-Arms of the St. Louis Iron Heretics MC—treading through volatile situations is all in a days work. At the end of the day, he knows better than to let his heart rule out over his head, but Pax is an anomaly he can’t shake loose.When a threat returns, taking aim at Pax and disrupting the balance they’ve reached, Mace has to recalibrate his sights, bringing what he truly wants into focus. Unfortunately for them, danger doesn’t always stay dead.Disrupt is the first book in the Iron Heretics MC series. It can be read as a stand-alone and features no cliffhanger, no cheating, and a HEA.
There Will Be Aliens
Holly Day - 2021
Not only has he lost his job, caught his boyfriend cheating, and had one too many shots with his best friend Grace, now he’s seeing aliens too. Big, black, tail-equipped aliens. After a futile struggle, he and Grace find themselves on a spaceship leaving Earth.Zenon Scoreceds Qhainqons doesn’t know what it is about the earthling male. Their mission is to bring back ten females in hopes of them being able to provide their planet with children, but he wants the male. What he’s going to do with the male, he doesn’t know, but he’s claiming him as his payment for going on the mission.Carlo doesn’t approve of kidnapping, but the aliens aren’t too bad, and once the language chip is installed, he finds it entertaining to talk to them. Zen in particular. They’re standoffish and never show any emotion, but Carlo has no problem cuddling up next to Zen at night.All Zenon wants is to spend time with Carlo, but it’s his job to get them all home in one piece. Will he be able to keep Carlo safe from all the dangers lurking along the trip? He has to because Carlo is his, and he’s not letting him go.
Making Waves
Erik Schubach - 2016
She learned how to be strong again and break the shackles her old life had hobbled her with. While Paya is out making waves in London, Lenore is assigned as the driver for the contractor, McGrath, who is renovating a building for the Flotilla, which will allow people who had fallen upon hard times to have a place to call their own. The problem? Lenore finds McGrath to be the most infuriating, cocky, and egotistical woman on the planet. They mix like oil and water and Lenore wants nothing more than to throw a match on the mixture and be done with the woman. She just can’t figure out what it is that boils her blood around McGrath, though apparently all of her smug and smiling friends have an inkling… The Flotilla series is a spinoff of the bestselling London Harmony series.
Such a Dance
Kate McMurray - 2015
What he doesn’t have is someone to love. Being gay in an era of prohibition and police raids, Eddie doesn’t have many opportunities to meet men like himself—until he discovers a hot new jazz club for gentlemen of a certain bent...and sets eyes on the most seductive, and dangerous, man he’s ever seen. Lane Carillo is a handsome young Sicilian who looks like Valentino—and works for the Mob. He’s never hidden his sexuality from his boss, which is why he was chosen to run a private night club for men. When Lane spots Eddie at the bar, it’s lust at first sight. Soon, the unlikely pair are falling hard and fast—in love. But when their whirlwind romance starts raising eyebrows all across town, Lane and Eddie have to decide if their relationship is doomed…or something special worth fighting for.
Just-You Eyes
Clare London - 2011
Obviously, as a gay man, he’s not the target group, and there’s nothing for him there except cheap wine and uncomfortable chairs. But when hotel manager Alexsy sits down opposite him and offers an evening of a very different kind than Elliot expected, Elliot’s tempted to try something for the very first time in his life… The tantalising adventure of a one-night stand.
Tru Smoke
Edie Danford - 2016
Growing up in Ember Peak, Colorado, Jones Hudson nurtured dreams as big as the Rockies. Why else would a flat-broke college student believe he has a shot with Truitt Larkin, the billionaire CEO of Larkin Corp? And, sure, Tru might own the fab, five-thousand-acre Ember Peak Ranch, where Jones is just the son of a ranch employee, but that doesn’t mean a future with Tru is doomed, does it? When he finally, finally convinces Tru to break his chiseled-in-rock no-sex-ever policy, Jones is sure smoke will never shroud Tru’s silver-flame eyes again.But fire burns and dreams crash. And Jones leaves Ember Peak—and a big chunk of his heart—behind.Tru knows he’s responsible for fracturing his valued friendship with Jones. Indulging his attraction to the younger man was selfish and destructive—something he’ll always regret. When Jones returns to Ember Peak for a family wedding, Tru wants a chance to heal their friendship and give back to Jones the comfort of coming home. But sparks fly the moment they reunite, and they scramble to douse the passion that’s burned them both before. Yet a flicker of hope glows brightly, and soon they need all their courage to see their way to a future together.
Noble
Rinda Elliott - 2019
The cause of his pain? The bed and breakfast’s big, shy caretaker, Nolan Sadler. Revealing his feelings for the man hadn’t just been embarrassing, it had been a disaster.Now Samuel is older and has vowed to keep his heart safe. But the sudden death of the B&B owner forces Samuel home. Home, where his family wants him to stay. Home, where he must face Nolan. Home, where he must find a way to resist falling back in love with a man who will never love him in return.
Noble is a standalone Christmas MM novella with an age gap, nosy family, sexy times, and a true love that time can’t stop. It deals with Nolan’s issues with depression, so some might find that triggering.
Undermined
Ripley Hayes - 2020
Fifteen years later, he's a detective and still acting on impulse.Called to the other end of Wales to investigate the murder of his Chief Constable’s cousin, he follows his instincts to a village full of secrets and lies. Except it’s not his patch, the place gives him the creeps and the toxic DCI in charge is hiding something. He’s also the best looking man Daniel has seen in years.Then the prime suspect turns up dead and someone tries to kill Daniel.Doing his own thing doesn’t seem like such a good idea any more.Undermined is the first book in a series featuring Daniel Owen, a DI in the fictional Clwyd Police.
Without Warning
Reese Knightley - 2019
That’s it! The hotter than hell young billionaire is forbidden fruit and crossing that line is not an option. So, why is it that when bullets start flying, Ryder makes an executive decision to take his client away to the Freeman family cabin? Harrison Trudel- His father’s last will and testament doesn’t mention a shot gun wedding, but it might as well have with its crazy stipulations! With his safety at risk and a company to run, he caves when his uncle brings in outside help in the form of a hot and sexy bodyguard. One who just happens to tick all of his boxes! Enter a picturesque cabin by a lake and all bets are off as far as Harrison is concerned. Resolve gets tested… Lines get blurred… And suddenly anything seems possible. Only there’s one problem, the stalker isn’t finished. Can Ryder and Harrison stay one step ahead of a killer bent on permanently removing Ryder out of his way? Author note: In typical Reese Knightley style, Without Warning is a slow burn action & adventure romance with a big cast of characters and a definite HEA. This book is the first in a series, but can be enjoyed as a standalone.
I Need a Hero
Peter Styles - 2017
Running his family's comic book store and casually dating his friend provide Harris with all the excitement he needs. When he's accosted and saved by a new hero, the Shadow Hunter, everything changes for Harris. Seeking more security in a dangerous world, he enrolls in a self-defense class--where he learns more than he ever imagined. The instructor, Jonah, although strangely familiar, is sexier and more manly than anyone he's ever known. As the two men fight against the ills of society, they learn how to truly trust each other. But when Harris discovers the truth about Jonah, his trust in his new instructor is shattered. Will Jonah prove his love and dedication to Harris and be the real hero he's needed all along? In this 50,000 word gay romance novel, one man discovers the hero within himself as he learns to trust his heart and life with another man. With steamy scenes and a sexy superhero, you'll yearn for a hunky hero of your own. But with love, comes struggles and setbacks that threaten any true romance. Can one man discover how to save his heart while losing it along the way?