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Caged


Sean Michael - 2005
    Which is why Tigre seems like such a strange choice for him as a lover. Tigre is a slave, a bioengineered creation, a man with no life beyond a cage. When Palin sees "vala" Tigre in one of his mindreading forays, he knows he has to have him, despite the fact that the man has been created for only two purposes; fighting and pleasure. Together they build a new life, one of pleasure and pain, of love and discipline. When life threatens to tear them apart, they fight to keep the home they've created, with danger coming from all directions, including Palin's job, the difficulties they face become almost insurmountable. Can they find any common ground between them in a world where Tigre can't understand the rules Palin lives by, and Palin can only relate to Tigre in the most physical way? Sean Michael creates a fascinating world in Caged, one that thrills and amazes, where the heat and emotion run high. You don't have to be a mind reader to know that this book will delight the senses

Wishes


J.C. Owens - 2012
    Auri finds his job aboard the diplomatic cruiser both frustrating and exhausting, but he's determined to prove himself to his new captain. Despite the diplomatic importance of their mission, Auri is wary of the catlike Felinians, who have a reputation for enjoying human company, willing or not. But when he's ordered to witness the signing of the trade papers with the Felininans, Auri never imagines that he's about to be betrayed.Sold into an alien culture, Auri finds himself the newest man in the Felinian leader's erotic harem. Kanar claims him as his "mate," but Auri longs for freedom. Though his feelings for Kanar begin to grow, Auri stubbornly refuses the Felininan and the other men of his harem, leading to loneliness and grief. But how can he open himself up to his captor, and to the love of more than one partner?Reader Discretion: Dubious consent

The Vampire's Warlock Omega


Coyote Starr - 2018
    As a man, he risks everything to escape. Martin has faithfully served his uncle Cormac his entire life, allowing the evil ruler to siphon off his magic. So when Cormac declares that Martin will be bound to an alpha warlock forever, Martin knows that he needs to run or lose his chance at happiness forever. Vampire hunter Broden has been spying as a guard in Cormac’s castle, keeping an eye on the rare omega warlock who could bring about a new age of vampires in the wrong hands. He just never expected the warlock to be so handsome. Or to save him when they’re attacked by vampires. The worst part--in order to save Broden, Martin had to turn him into a vampire. And their passion for each other sparks a night together that leaves Martin expecting a baby. A baby that could be the birth of a new race of vampire/warlock hybrids. Now they’re on the run from Martin’s uncle and ex-fiance to protect their love and their baby. But there are dark forces at work that would do anything to get its hands on both Martin and his unborn child. The Vampire’s Warlock Omega is a sweet M/M MPREG paranormal romance with some spicy heat, adventure, surprise babies, and a guaranteed HEA. It is the first book in the Warlock Omegas and can be read as standalone.

Heat for Three


Nicole Stewart - 2017
     Kess Houston Kess is a Savannah, Georgia real estate agent who finds herself right at home in a menage a trois with two avant-garde artists. After giving Jack and Selwyn the house of their dreams, Kess is ready to be a part of their world. There’s just one problem: Jack and Selwyn are big names in Hollywood. Kess is a simple country girl. They go together like bright lights and fireflies. Jack Cheney Jack wants to spend more time with the people he loves, spending the days nurturing their love and the nights in pure sexual bliss. But Selwyn’s schedule as a celebrity fashion designer keeps him busy. Now Kess wants to break into celebrity real estate to meet more of their VIP friends. Is it wrong to want to keep his lovers to himself? Selwyn Briggs Selwyn is stuck between a rock and a hard place. He simply wants to make Kess and Jack happy. But with Kess expanding her business and Jack vying for more attention, it seems impossible for all three to get their needs met. And sometimes three times the pleasure can mean three times the complications. Heat for Three (and Home for Three) is an extremely steamy, ultra high heat Bisexual / Menage MMF romance with explicit scenes, first time straight to gay experiences, and a highly satisfying HEA ending!

Planet Glecerus


Olivia Black - 2016
    Earth, once strong, is now trying to recover from the devastation of the Great War. During the battle, millions of lives were lost and cities were destroyed. Needing to rebuild, the government turned to other planets. One day, a starship arrived from the planet of Glecerus. The aliens traded technology and medicine for willing humans to become mates to their people. Sebastian Cain is struggling to survive. His only option for a better life is to leave Earth. He volunteers to go to Glecerus. He's looking for a fresh start and the only family he has left, an older brother. But life on Glecerus takes some getting used to, and Sebastian must learn the customs before becoming a mate to a Glecerian male. High King Auden Q'Tal and Captain Regin Priq'aq are both interested in becoming Sebastian's mate. Instead of bidding on the human at auction, the aliens battle it out, and the winner gets to mark and claim Sebastian. [Siren Menage Everlasting ManLove: Erotic Alternative Menage a Trois Sci-fi Romance, M/M/M, voyeurism, public exhibition, HEA] ** A Siren Erotic Romance

Containing the Alpha Dragon


Emma Knox - 2019
     An accidental ritual unleashes them to reign again... Introverted and suppressed omega Liam had no idea that the adventure and excitement he’s longed to experience as an archaeologist would fall into his lap at the Smithsonian Institute. But that’s exactly what happens when his supervisor tells him to inspect three giant dragon statues from the Alps and he unwittingly awakens one of them. Suddenly, there’s a gorgeous, thousands of years-old Roman being standing in front of him—and he declares that Liam is the fated mate he’s waited for to release him. Draconus is the eldest of three dragon-shifter brothers who ruled the Roman world until the ultimate betrayal drove them into a magical slumber. Alive for the first time in ages, he’s thrilled that his delectable mate, the prophesied hero destined to rule at his side, is standing right in front of him. But Liam denies he’s who Draco has waited for. The world has radically transformed since the dragon brothers last drew breath. Too bad the traitorous force that nearly wiped them out centuries ago didn’t end up extinct as well… Containing the Alpha Dragon is the first book in the Alpha Dragon Brothers trilogy and is an Mpreg dragon-shifter romance. It’s full of sizzling hot men, ruthless enemies, and an epic HEA.

Temptation


Shannon West - 2015
    Can one night change everything? At a nightclub called Temptations, Kaden, the Saak’da or future ruler of a race living on Earth secretly for generations, is trying to stop a massacre from happening. He’s had a tip that a small disgruntled faction of his people plan an attack that night that will result in a great loss of human life. Kaden is focused, disciplined, and determined to protect the humans who are ignorant to his people’s presence. But when he prevents a tragic accident from happening, one that would have been fatal to the little bus-boy, Matty, he sets a powerful force into motion. Kaden broke the rules about not interfering in human lives because one touch from Matty convinced him that Matty was his fated blood-angel, and that the bond between them would last for the rest of his very long life.Matty can’t believe his good fortune when a sex-god like Kaden D’Marco wants to take him home. Matty is just a nobody, abandoned and abused as a child, bullied and picked on by his boss at the club. He washes dirty glasses for a living, and he’s never attracted the attention of a man like Kaden.Kaden has waited a long time for his fated one, but can a man who feeds on human blood find happiness with someone who faints at the sight of it? Can he convince this scared young man to trade a taste of his blood for a love that will last a thousand years and bring him happiness and gifts that he can’t even imagine?

The Alpha King


Vicktor Alexander - 2013
    One family is fated to bring about this amazing destiny. One man puts it all in motion, the day he crashes onto the wolf-planet of Tumaro and meets his mate.Talon Versuthion always knew that some kind of way, life was going to screw him over. His parents died when he was just a boy and he can't remember a thing about them. He was adopted by a great family only to have them tell him that he is a Vermithian, one of the most despised humanoid species. Even worse than that? He has no idea that a prophecy was made about his family, one that mentions that someone from the Versuthion family will bring back a pure human race. And there are people out there who will stop at nothing to make sure that never happens. No matter what.While on a delivery for the GPA with his adopted sister Josie, however, Tal's space shuttle crashes onto Tumaro, the notorious wolf-shifter planet. Tal is lucky to be alive, though Josie can't be found. He is desperate to find her, but destiny steps in and history is changed forever. Because the Alpha King of the planet, Blazell Roughshire, is Talon's mate. And before the two men can even settle into their new relationship they must deal with conspiracy, murder, kidnapping and a centuries old plot to completely eradicate the human race.Will Blaze be able to keep his mate safe from those who would see him dead? Is Tal truly the only one left from his family who can fulfill this centuries old prophecy? And can Tal, who has made it a point to never fall in love with anyone, open his heart and let Blaze be Passion's hero?

The Perfect Blend


A.D. Ellis - 2021
     Justin plans to put his business and baking skills to good use once he owns the small-town coffee shop of his dreams. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to make his dreams come true. If that means involving an unsuspecting silver fox in his scheme, so be it. Morgan knows moving to Briarton was the right step in getting his life back on track. A case of mistaken identity lands Morgan right in the middle of young, handsome Justin’s completely unexpected plan. Morgan should just say no, but something deep inside urges him to take a chance. Will Justin and Morgan complete the terms of their unconventional deal? Or will they finally admit there’s more between them than they first realized? **The Perfect Blend is a steamy, M/M age-gap, marriage of convenience, coffee shop romance.**

The Eidolon's Conquest


Yamila Abraham - 2016
    Since they have the upper hand, the Eidolons demand the custodianship of particular enemy soldiers to ensure the terms of their truce will not be violated. High Lord Deandred now possesses Rand, a cocky stealth fighter who caused him no end of trouble during the war. Deandred needs to satisfy his potent lust for conquest during the truce. Conquering Rand will be just the diversion he needs. Surrendering to become a prisoner was never in Rand's service contract—especially not when he's being handed over to the super-human deviant who's been trying to catch him for years. Now he's just supposed to turn himself over? The Eidolons are known for doing things to prisoners that Rand would rather not experience. A thrilling sci-fi BDSMerotica tale by the author of UnPrison!

Not in Kansas


R.G. Alexander - 2008
    Except a life and love. A freak storm changes all that when it hurls him into the darkness. He wakes up to find he s been thrust into a world of promiscuous and directionally challenged beings, sensually sentient water and servants created solely to fulfill any imaginable fantasy. The sexuality he s long denied is tested to its limits, especially when a darkly erotic wizard issues the ultimate challenge. If Kansas wants to go home, he must fulfill one task. Resist the allure of the unbearably beautiful king. Sounds easy enough. Until he gets a look at the golden monarch. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and Kansas quickly realizes this is a challenge he is doomed to fail. Yet he has to try. Before he loses his heart."

At Your Service (Masters, #0.5)


NOT A BOOK - 2022
    A thing to be used. A toy.They have nothing in common, two men from different worlds. The arrangement between them was never supposed to become anything other than convenience for his client and a job for Troy. Attraction and feelings should have never entered into it.But what happens if the rules are broken and Troy becomes hopelessly addicted to his client?

The Captain's Mate


Sydney Lain - 2014
    Stuck on a space station, he meets a warrior that stirs desire that rattle him to the core.Captain Tyran Holder longs to find his lifemate. After years of hard sexual play, he’s ready for something more. Then his dream comes true when a man falls into his life. He recognizes Zander as his lifemate and offers the difficult brat an indecent proposal, a way off the space station and to protect him from the bounty hunters chasing him by becoming his contracted lover.Zander is reluctant, but the intense sexual attraction shakes his world. He accepts the offer and indulges in a little hard play as Tyran breathes life into his sexual fantasies. Will this warrior turn his dreams into reality or into nightmares?

Present Uncertain


Harrison J. Phillips - 2017
    Unfortunately, he can't escape his Solis Genes. Sent from the Elvan Army to the Fae Honor Guard to the Fae Marines, he knows the transfers are due to his father's manipulations to make him marry Brant, his ex-fiancé. Gunny, a Fae Master Gunnery Sergeant, wants nothing more than to stay away from love and take care of his platoon. Playing nursemaid to the pretty Elf Lieutenant is not on the list but he can't deny the attraction when his wings pop out every time he's around the man. But Callon's father had plans for the power he will gain through Callon's marriage and he's not about to let anything, even the Marines, stand in his way. A protective Platoon, Ex's who don't understand no, and Callon's father's plans stand in the way of Callon and Gunny, making a Present Uncertain let alone a future.

Caught and Trained


Stella Rising - 2020