EBOOK SPOTLIGHT: Jake (Single Dads of Gaynor Beach Book 1) by Charley Descoteaux
A man isn’t defined by the worst moments in his past, but they can be hard as hell to leave behind.
Fresh starts are overrated. I’ve lived in Gaynor Beach my whole life, and I’m damn proud of it. A grumpy mechanic may not make the best single dad, but the kids and I are doing okay right here. They’re not complaining—maybe because they’re never home. Teenagers.
Then a fresh start falls into my lap when the hottest man I’ve ever seen has his car quit on him. And if I can’t forget the feel of his arms around me when he rode on the back of my bike…well, nobody needs to know that except me.
JAKE is an angsty opposites-attract Gaynor Beach Romance with a grumpy mechanic, a sunshiny high school teacher with a secret, and three teenagers who are more perceptive than their parents bargained for.
AUDIOBOOK SPOTLIGHT: This is Not a Love Story by Suki Fleet. Narrated by Hamish Long.
At fifteen Romeo finds himself homeless. Mute and terrified, his silence makes him vulnerable. One night he is beaten by a gang, only to be rescued by another boy who pledges to take care of him.
If you like YA love stories that pack a punch, with strong characters struggling to stay alive and together whatever the cost, you’ll love this book.
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The Trail Boss and the Brat: A Gay M/M Cowboy Romance (Farthingdale Ranch Book 6) by Jackie North
Even a rugged heart can be broken, but can it find love again?
After a fierce betrayal, Quint closes off his heart, walking the earth alone. He can’t trust anyone, even if they need him. He can’t, he just can’t.
He’s designed his life to follow a steady, even cadence. There are rules.
Rule Number One – Don’t mess with Quint.
Rule Number Two – Don’t disobey Quint on a trail ride.
Rule Number Three – Don’t ever forget rule 1 or rule 2.
Then along comes Ashley, who doesn’t follow any rules, especially ones that keep him from getting exactly what he wants.
A gay m/m cowboy romance with opposites attract, fish out of water, grumpy/sunshine, rugged meets bratty. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA.
Cherryvine (Honeythorn Book 2) by Marina Vivancos
In an Alpha/Omega, pseudo-regency world, Isak is shipped off to be married for the second time. Traumatized and scared, he’s expecting the worst…but his new Alpha is nothing like his late husband. Question is, will Isak be able to trust his new Alpha’s kindness and actually fall in love?
Lure (A Hitman’s Bait Book 1) by Gianni Holmes
Bonnie and Clyde meets Pretty Woman in this gay hitman romance by Gianni Holmes. If you enjoy kitty play, bi-awakening and alpha men who fall for the sassy twink, you’ll enjoy Lure.
The Foxxxy Gentlemen’s Club: Angel (Foxxxy Book 2) by Nikole Knight
Foxxxy Rule #2: Don’t mix business with pleasure
When Taylor and Adrian’s paths meet with a literal crash, a bruised plantain is the catalyst for a connection they’re both starving for. Dating a coworker never ends well, but some forces cannot be fought, and Adrian and Taylor can only ignore the magnetic pull between them for so long before physics wins.
Adrian knows better than to mix business with pleasure. Taylor knows better than to get involved with a colleague. But the heart wants what the heart wants, and some rules are made to be broken.
The Self Lover by John Dexter
This classic 1966 gay pulp paperback has been digitized by the author’s family.
He was tormented by his own emotions! Madness Masquerade… …Drake and Burton decked out in leather and looking more like renegade motorcyclists than schoolteachers, approached the Kieth mansion. One way or another, they would get the film, and they didn’t care who got hurt in the…. BLACKMAIL BLOW-UP!
Definitely Deacon (Belong to Me Book 2) by Vawn Cassidy
Jesse Ainsley’s busy life leaves no time for a serious relationship… at least, that’s what he tells himself, but the truth is he’s been in love with his best friend forever. When his best friend goes radio silent on him for six months, Jesse begins to wonder if their friendship is finally over.
Deacon James has spent the last decade travelling the world, winning races, partying with the most beautiful men and women, but he’s never quite been able to get over the boy he left behind and cutting him out of his life seemed like the only answer.
But when Deacon wakes from an accident in Italy with Jesse asleep in the hospital chair beside him, they find themselves at a crossroads in their life, and faced with a choice, build something deeper and stronger from the ashes, or let words unsaid and secrets tear them apart forever.
Jackals Wild: An MM College Roommate Romance by Abby Kaitz
Quiet, studious Adam Hatchard is ready to reinvent himself and be the leading man in his own life.
– Survive his first frat party? Check.
– Talk to the hot TA in math class? Halfway(ish) there.
– Coexist in peace with his Neanderthal roommate? Send help.
From day one, Carter Ellison has given Adam nothing but cocky smirks, secondhand embarrassment, and dirty underwear all over their room—the perfect storm for Most Annoying Roommate Ever.
But Carter has a secret: an unconventional side hustle involving cameras and a distinct lack of clothing. When Adam stumbles upon Carter’s online alter ego, the last thing he expects to feel is…compassion.
And when Carter asks him to hold the camera? Adam discovers that there’s more to his roommate than the irritating frat boy persona Carter puts on.
Flustering Ford (Shore Thing Book 3) by Jaclyn Quinn
They say you never forget your first. I wish knew who they are because I’ve tried everything to get Abe Manning off my mind. Now he’s in Coral Pointe Inlet, staying in the inn that I co-own with my four best friends. Okay, I may have had something to do with that. If the saying is true, how was it so easy for Abe to forget about me?
A free trip to Coral Pointe Inlet is exactly what I need. The best part being there’s no chance of running into two lying liars who lie. Finally, I can breathe—until my past shows up on the beach with a sexy smile and an unexpected confession. It was hard enough forgetting him the first time—a temptation I’d never been able to deny. I have to admit, though, it’s incredible to know I still have the ability to fluster Ford.
Envy: Wolves of Resurrection Road by Kiki Burrelli
Camel watched his pack brothers find their soulmates. There’s a soulmate out there for him too and finding them may mean saving the world. But what Camel knows matters less than what he feels. His head tells him spending all his time protecting Fulton—a man who gets into far too much trouble for a fragile human—may mean dooming humanity, but his heart refuses to let the human out of his sight.
If Camel knew the truth about Fulton, he’d hate him. Fulton has ignored his dangerous secret for too long and though saying goodbye will break his heart, it was always going to break anyway. He’ll probably die attempting to take back his future, but at least then the arrogant alpha will be forced to move on.
Except, the stubborn alpha has other plans, ones that force Fulton to fight not just his demons, but his heart.
Elven Game (Roman and Jude: Monster Hunters Book 2) by Rhys Lawless
Monsters are swarming the world…
And it’s all my fault!
The game I’ve been coding for over two years is finally released. And so are the creatures within and wreaking havoc in New York City.
Roman and I have to stop them.
But before we can, we have to figure out how it happened and who is responsible.
Everything I’ve come to know about my legacy comes to a head when we venture from the small town of Hamlet Cove into the world of monster-hunting in the Big Apple.
The rules have changed and the world is burning.
Is it too late to save it? Or will we burn with it?
Elven Game is a gay urban fantasy romance with two magical elves, a powerful baby troll, and a cataclysmic event that threatens the dimension.
Caution: This book has a cliffhanger ending!
Trifles and Folly 3: A Deadly Curiosities Supernatural Mystery Adventure Collection by Gail Z Martin
Trifles and Folly 3 is a wickedly wonderful set of dark urban fantasy tales full of cursed curios, stolen relics, haunted heirlooms, creepy castles, menacing monsters, magic, and mayhem.
Hand of Glory (Arcane Hearts Book 5) by Nazri Noor
Glamor, glitter, and gold.
Jackson Pryde and the great guilds of the Black Market are recovering in the aftermath of the fae attacks. With Xander Wright at his side, Jackson finds the strength and spellpower to rebuild.
Yet the fae keep coming, infiltrating under cover of illusions and glamor. And then there’s the upcoming Grayhaven gala, a gathering that’s sure to attract their destructive appetites.
Whispers speak of a strange and powerful candle, one that will help Jackson find the source of the fae and stop their attacks forever. Where are the fae coming from? Who is sending them to spread chaos?
And most important of all: where will Jackson find the time and courage to propose?
AUDIOBOOK: An Iron Fist (Arcane Hearts Book 3) by Nazri Noor. Narrated by Zachary Johnson. [7h24m]
Might and magic, fist and flame, to send evil back from where it came.
Jackson Pryde and Xander Wright delve into the mountain halls of the dvergar, the dwarven people of Norse myth known for their mining and metalwork. Seeking jewels and ore, they make a deadly discovery instead: a cluster of Chrysanthemysts. How did they grow underground? Where are they from? And who sent them?
The masters of the Black Market’s guilds grudgingly unite to stop the fatal flowers at their source. But digging deeper only reveals another conundrum: a legendary gemstone known as the Heart of Oberon. The fae haven’t walked the earth in forever. Why has the Heart resurfaced now?
And why is the gemstone whispering?
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The Great Escape Blues: A Last Chances Academy Short Story by Parker Avrile
My foster home’s all right, I guess. But I’ve got bigger places to be than down on the farm with the chickens.
Tonight’s my night to break free. A Last Chances Academy short story.
Silver Consort and His Alien King (The Complete Duet) by Naya Zayn
Witness the rising tension between a human who yearns for intimacy and an alien who refuses to be cajoled.
This M/M short read is heavy on the romantic build up, and light on the science fiction. Features arranged marriage, unrequited love, and strained moments that are sure to make your toes curl in anticipation.
Fancy Love: An Age Gap Gay Romance (Good Bad Idea Book 3) by Ariella Zoelle
As a very shy and sheltered twenty-year-old virgin who is just starting to live my truth for the first time, I have a lot to learn about being gay. When I meet Rune, I discover dreams really do come true and my perfect partner exists for real. How can I not fall for him when he’s older, gorgeous, loves baking, and nerds out about history the same way I do? Even though I’m lucky enough to become his friend, I can’t stop myself from wanting to be more. I know pushing for anything else would be foolish, but I can’t stop wishing my first time would be with him.
I want to experience everything about being loved by a man. Could I really be bold enough to ask him to be my teacher?
The Gargoyle Prince’s Mate: An M/M MPreg Shifter Romance (Mythically Royal Book 3) by Lorelei M. Hart & Colbie Dunbar
Fred has always been drawn to gargoyles…turns out he is one.
Wolf shifter Randolph moved to the city to get away from shifter politics. His life is as average as can be… until suddenly it isn’t.
Realtor Fred spends his days selling the hottest properties in the city. Helping people find their dream place is a pretty okay way to make a buck. But that wasn’t what drew him to the field. It was the gorgeous architecture of the city, especially the buildings adorned with gargoyles. Little did Fred know his birth father is the king of the gargoyles.
Fred’s world flips upside down as he discovers his true self and is called to serve his role as rightful heir to the throne. Add to that finding his true mate, and the whole sprouting wings and turning to stone thing, and he doesn’t know which way is up.
More: An MMF Romance (Run This Town) by Avril Ashton
Once isn’t enough…
He met them under the stars and spent a sweat-slicked night in their bed. Then Daryl King saw nothing of Anton and Sylvie for an entire year. He’s back now, lawyer to an infamous criminal and forced into close proximity with the couple he hasn’t forgotten. He can’t afford to want them. But he does.
There are rules.
Lovers can come but never stay. Anton and Sylvie have had no issues keeping others at arms’ length. But Dar isn’t just anyone. There are layers to the straight-laced lawyer, carefully hidden behind his pressed khakis and calm demeanor. He’s irresistible, but they try just the same. It’s inevitable that they give in.
Cursed (A Balance of Magic Book 2) by Jackie Keswick
Two friends. Two worlds. A selfish desire that threatens them both.
Raijin killed a witch and found himself cursed.
Sandro went to Raijin’s aid and became an assassin’s target.
Neither expected that they would trigger the biggest upheaval their world had seen in a thousand years.
And that it needed the love between them to lift the curse.
Cursed, the second book in the Balance of Magic series, is a slow-burn m/m fantasy romance featuring friends-to-lovers who become soulmates, irate death gods, curses, inept, narcissistic politicians, curious, compassionate witches, and a found family.
Beneath the Opal Arc: Immortal Jewels Volume I: (MM Medieval Fantasy Romance) by Lee Colgin
The love story of witch who saves the world and the vampire who saves him.
As the battle rages around him, Laurence stops to witness a witch casting a powerful magical arc. Werewolves race past, running for cover, but Laurence can’t tear his gaze from the vulnerable spellcaster.
When Remy is injured, he doesn’t expect a vampire to come to his rescue. What is he to Laurence if not dinner? But Laurence carries him to safety, ensures he gets treatment, and protects him from a pack of angry werewolves.
No one knows how long the magical arc will only hold. Frightened by what might happen when it falls, Remy needs to escape the frontlines and find a safe haven before his own people hunt him down for treason.
As sparks fly between the unlikely pair, can they find solace in love, or will the supernatural war claim two more victims?
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Long Past Dawn by JK Jones
There’s something strange about Javier, something lethal. His gaze is deep, penetrating. Like two blades covered in frost, sinking into his chest.
Javier breaks beautiful things.
But Miguel begs for it.
Yours, Forever After (Enchanted Folklore) by Beth Bolden
Fifteen years ago, Prince Graham of Ardglass barely escaped from the ancestral castle with his young life. Rescued by a magical creature and spirited off to a faraway valley, he grew into a strong, capable man—never shirking his duties on the farm, but forever bitter over his father’s betrayal. But just when he has finally come to terms with being lost and staying lost, a visitor arrives in his valley and changes everything.
After a lifetime spent lost in his beloved books, Prince Emory awakens to find his villainous aunt working to usurp the throne of Fontaine. When she sends him on a dangerous quest, he’s certain the journey is a trap, but he’s not willing to accept defeat without a fight.
But a fight is something Rory is unprepared and untrained for, until he’s saved by a handsome, unassuming farmhand and his snooty, smug, and surprisingly talkative unicorn.
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