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Summary: by Ryan Moore (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 4.8 out of 5 stars (5) Part of: Private Encounters (7 books) A steamy M/M hookup becomes something deeper in this sweet-and-spicy, emotionally charged short read from the Private Encounters: Public Connections series. Francis is done with one-sided love stories. Tired of chasing unavailable men, he turns to a dating app on a whim—just to see what’s out there. Enter Orion: sexy, sincere, and unexpectedly bold. Their chemistry ignites instantly, both over text and across the table on their first real-world date. But when a toxic ex from Francis’s past crashes the evening, things take a sharp turn. Orion doesn’t back down—instead, he steps in and shows Francis what it feels like to be truly seen and defended. One moment leads to another, and suddenly, a cozy hotel lounge turns into the scene of a daring, passionate encounter neither man saw coming. Unexpected Sparks is a standalone M/M erotic romance featuring: ✨ First-time heat and sweet emotional payoff ✨ A flirty, protective love interest ✨ Public desire with a spicy edge ✨ Dating app chemistry and a second-chance at trust Perfect for fans of short, high-heat LGBTQ+ romance with heart, spice, and a hint of real-world grit.

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Summary: by Ryan Moore (Author)  Format: Kindle Edition 4.1 out of 5 stars  (56) Part of: Private Encounters (7 books) A free, one-hour M/M billionaire romance short read—seductive, heartfelt, and slow-burning. Grayson Hart crashes a glamorous masquerade ball with nothing to lose—and everything to gain. But he doesn’t expect Logan Westwood: the enigmatic billionaire who sees straight through him. One dance. One kiss. One unforgettable encounter. By morning, Grayson is gone. And Logan never loses what he wants… ✦ Spicy M/M romance with a slow-burn payoff ✦ Billionaire meets outsider, opposites attract ✦ High-society masquerade ball, stolen moments, and secrets ✦ Part of the Private Encounters M/M romance short story series ✦ Bonus backstories available for readers who want more Perfect for fans of steamy M/M romance short reads, billionaire love stories, and one-hour Kindle fiction.

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Summary: No one ever claimed it would be easy. Running away from his messy divorce did not bring Ira Fragale the peace he sought. If he’s going to get his life together, he needs to pull up his big-boy pants and take care of business. He’s been hiding out in Skagit, licking his wounds, for two years now. Keeping his head down, except for the trail of twinks he’s left behind. Something’s gotta give. Bartending at the Loft is easy, and Cameron McCulloch likes the friendship community he’s developed since his family rejected him, but he wants more. To get that, Cam needs to knock Ira off the pedestal he's placed him on. Ira's older, but that doesn't mean he has any clearer handle on life and the universe than Cam. Cam needs to focus on his own needs and forget about Ira, but he can’t. Ira didn’t choose Skagit at random; decades-old events set him on the path he is on today. The mystery of his father’s murder may never be solved, but Ira would like to lay his spirit to rest.   None of this explains why Cameron is suddenly the target of a series of hate crimes. The small town of Skagit has its share of trouble, but someone has it in for the LGBTQ community, and Cameron is directly in their crosshairs. HEA 18+ MM Romance    

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Summary: Fifteen thousand years ago, the Fae realms crumbled. A decade ago, Noble Protector Drekkoril D’Vaire of the Light Fae woke after spending many millennia in a dreamless sleep. Upon waking, he discovered his people no longer exist. A goddess revered by the Fae had changed them into elves and sprites with no memory of the past. Thanks to a wonderful, supportive family, Drekkoril healed from the ordeal. Now he wants to find the other half of his soul. Valiant Defender Daravius of the Dark Fae wanders from place to place, trying to put food in the bellies of his tiny family. With little knowledge of any language still spoken and no resources, Daravius’s existence is meager. Each night, he uses a spell to travel to the destroyed realm that once carved deep scars into his soul; night after night, he must relive the horror. Although Daravius wants more for his loved ones, he is lost. Expert trackers locate Daravius and his family, and they bring the trio to D’Vaire for sanctuary. Within minutes of their arrival, Daravius and Drekkoril learn they are mates. Drekkoril rejoices and yearns for a future together, but Daravius is terrified and desperate to avoid uniting their souls. Only Fate knows which man will get his wish.

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Summary: Randy Kay has the perfect life with his beautiful wife and adorable son. But Randy's living a lie, untrue to himself and everyone who knows him. He's gay. Marriage and fatherhood, which he thought could change him, have failed. He doubts if anyone can love him for who he really is--especially himself. With his wife's blessing, he sets out to explore the gay world he's hidden from all his life. John Walsh, a paramedic with the Chicago Fire Department, is comfortable in his own skin as a gay man, yet he can never find someone who shares his desire to create a real relationship, a true family. When Randy and John first spy each other in Chicago's Boystown, all kinds of alarms go off--some of joy, others of deep-seated fear. Randy and John must surmount multiple hurdles on the journey to a lasting, meaningful love. Will they succeed or will their chance at love go up in flames, destroyed by missed connections and a lack of self-acceptance?

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Summary: Some might think attorney Elijah Cummings has everything—a loving family, supportive friends, great looks and respect in the community. But Elijah’s problems are mounting—a suit filed against him, a financially dependent son, and an ailing mother who relies on him for care. His new gay law partner, Riley Hansen, might be what the business needs. But the younger, fresher version of himself reminds Elijah of what pains him most—the difficulty of coming out and finding love at the age of forty-two in a youth-obsessed culture. Riley Hansen has ideas on how to attract more business, but whatever he does seems to annoy his new law partner Elijah Cummings. Having invested his savings in the firm, Riley needs to make things work with Elijah—and that starts by banishing the unprofessional thoughts he’s been having about his handsome new partner.

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Summary: He left Pickleville and reinvented himself. A visit to his hometown either brings him renewed heartbreak or a second chance at love. Robyn Heath has four days of vacation. Four days of visiting his family, riding horses, and blessed escape from his demanding job. When he left Pickleville all those years ago, he’d never thought Pickleville would become the best place for a little rest and relaxation, but it was everything he needed. Until Caden Flynn shows up. He'd thought he recovered from getting ghosted by the love of his life, but old wounds resurface. Relaxation turns into trying to dodge Caden Flynn's advances and becoming good at avoidance. But the question remains: How is that Caden got hotter? Life was so unfair sometimes.

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Summary: Wolves and vampires can’t be fated mates. That’s just how it works… or so they thought. As alpha of the northwest Were pack, Waylon is accustomed to a stoic life of duty. It’s his job to ensure his pack’s safety and ensure they thrive. That duty doesn’t include love. He’s lived a long time and now every Were he sees looks like a pup to him. That’s not appealing in the least. Then a king’s guard moved to town, and he’s perfect in every way for Waylon, except one. He’s a vampire. Audor was born a Viking. That’s who he’ll always be at heart. When King Jonathan sent him to the north to watch over the small town of Wulfe, Audor gladly obeyed. After all, as his ancestors would say, it was fortunate to be favored. Unfortunately, he’s never been as blessed in love. Until he met a massive wolf with sad eyes, and now Audor is twice as unlucky. Odin has forbidden vampire/Were pairings. This is a dream doomed to fail… or is it? Unsanctioned is the second book in Charity Parkerson’s Devilish series where vampires, Weres, demons, gods, and all manner of the supernatural live together beneath the noses of humankind. These books are best when read in order.

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Summary: by Ryan Moore (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 4.5 out of 5 stars (14) Part of: Private Encounters (7 books) He’s twice his age—and his father’s best friend. Some lines should never be crossed. Gabriel, a reserved architect in his forties, never expected to fall for Dylan—his best friend’s charismatic, unapologetically bold son. Their secret meetings turn into something more dangerous, more intimate… and impossible to ignore. This age-gap MM romance is emotionally intense, sexually charged, and loaded with tension as love collides with loyalty, and desire tests the boundaries of trust. What you’ll find inside: ✔️ Age-gap MM romance packed with forbidden heat ✔️ Slow-burn to scorching attraction between a brooding older man and a bold younger lover ✔️ Emotional tension and secret intimacy in a deeply personal connection ✔️ Family drama, inner conflict, and the power of love that breaks the rules ✔️ Free gift inside: Sign up for exclusive bonus backstories not available anywhere else Unexpected Lust is a slow-burn, emotionally charged short read from the Hidden Desires sub-series. If you love taboo tension, intense chemistry, and characters navigating the line between right and irresistible, this story will stay with you long after the last page.

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Summary: Their plan was perfect…until the world stopped. After the Navy boots him out, Tristan is screwed. Without an honorable discharge or a college degree, his job prospects are grim. If only he knew a service member who was willing to get married, make Tristan a dependent, and transfer his GI Bill. Such as, say, a former coworker who’s single, gay, and wants his family off his back about his refusal to settle down…and who maybe feels guilty for his role in Tristan losing his career. Casey has never liked Tristan, but the plan is irresistible. In fact, it’s perfect. Now Tristan has health insurance and a place to live, and he’s going to school. Meanwhile, Casey’s conscience is assuaged, and he’s still sleeping his way through town while his family is none the wiser. The guys stay out of each other’s way, and it’s all good. Right up until a pandemic locks everything down. Suddenly it’s just Casey and Tristan…and maybe that’s not such a bad thing. In a time when they’re both desperate for strength, support, and human contact, they find them in the most unexpected place: each other. But when feelings come into play, is it something real? Or just two lonely men making the best of terrifying times? And how in the world do Casey and Tristan tell the difference? Until the World Stops is a 72,000-word standalone gay romance. CW: COVID-19 A note from the author: As the events of 2020 have unfolded, in particular the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve debated when and how to incorporate that reality into my work. It’s not something I want to make light of or capitalize on, but it has become a part of our lives, and one that doesn’t look to be going anywhere any time soon. There comes a point when—if I’m to write about life—I need to write about the ugly parts too. For that matter, writing is how I process the world around me, and as time has gone on, I’ve found myself needing the catharsis of looking this reality in the eye and putting it into words as best I can. Most importantly, however, this is a time when we all need hope and even moments of peace. While pure escapism is important to me, so too is finding that hope and peace when everything feels so bleak. So it’s with that in mind that I give you a couple of guys finding a little bit of light when all the world feels dark.

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Friends to lovers.

Jack had done what he’d always done to protect himself.  He allowed fear to take over and as a result, he pushed Adam away.  When Adam finally left, Jack understood that if he loved Adam as much as he claimed, he needed to change before Adam could risk his heart again.

Lovers to forever.

Adam understood why Jack kept his feelings secret, but after being ignored one too many times, he left.  But Jack won’t give up and when he proves to Adam how much he wants their relationship to work, can Adam risk his heart to the one man he’s loved all over again?

Will Jack and Adam find their happily-ever-after during the season of miracles?

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Summary: Wannabe singer and band frontman Erik Von Nordgren hates snarky brit Asher Berkley with a passion. From the moment he turns up at practice with his twin sister Daisy, who is one of the band the two have hated each other. Through a series of 'tit for tat' incidents they annoy, frustrate and exasperated each other. The die-hard goth with purple eyes and the hardcore rocker with dreams of the big time have nothing in common and no need to cross paths. Except to wind each other up. Until the day that Erik throws Asher in the school pool when everything begins to change. Erik is so far in the closet he's in Narnia and Asher has a dark past and trust issues that stand in the way of any relationship, let alone one with the brash American who hurts him every time they try to get together. A relationship doomed from the start, or so you'd think.

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Summary: Boxset One contains the first ghostly adventures Wade and Jason embark on that start them on their journey to organize their own paranormal research business, Running Scared Paranormal Research. They start off as friends and their relationship only grows with each case they go on, and so does their circle of friends with different paranormal abilities. Enjoy the first three books in the Valley Ghosts Series. Ghost Hunted Ghost Haunted Ghost Trapped Proving ghosts are real is something Jason Thomas had always dreamed of. Visiting the haunted places he’d been obsessed with since he was a kid, and playing amateur ghost hunters with his best friend Wade, is a passion that’s only grown. As the years passed, Jason's fascination with ghosts was too big to contain, and he'd drag Wade along to different haunted houses or hotels, always hoping to see an actual ghost. Wade Rivers has always loved spending time with Jason, even if it meant he'd have to endure another creepy, supposedly haunted location. Before he knew it, Wade's feelings for Jason deepened from friendship into something more. Unfortunately, so did his fear of the places Jason wanted to explore. The chance to spend a weekend alone in a famous haunted house was too much for Jason to resist, and almost too much for Wade to endure. He knew going to the deserted house was everything Jason had ever dreamed of, so Wade tried to put his fears aside. But when strange things start to happen, admitting to Jason how he feels suddenly isn't the scariest thing Wade will encounter. A friends to lovers, paranormal romantic thriller.

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Summary: When the Heir to the Firstborn is chosen by the Mother, the lore dictates that they must find their Companions among the tribes, and the first of those shall be Water. But when Aeris, oldest daughter and Heir to Firstborn Aria makes her Progress, her Water is nowhere to be found. The lore has once more been broken, threatening to throw the world out of balance. Two years later, as Aeris comes of age and continues to seek her missing Companion, an urgent summons from the Temple brings the Firstborn and her Court to the mountains. There, Aeris will come face to face with an enemy who has been waiting for her since her birth – a man known only as Dark. Separated from her Companions, Aeris has only one ally standing between her and the darkness that wants to possess her – a Water warrior who has never seen the sea.

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Summary: Desmond Beckwith is back. He's handsome, he's rich, and he's gay. And he's looking for a house in Jersey. Desmond, you see, is a vampire. He has a job he loves, he can get blood whenever he needs it. But he thinks he wants a family, and that can get complicated when you're nearly 300 years old and don't know how to drive. Vampire in Suburbia picks up the story of Desmond Beckwith fifteen years after the events of the first book, Desmond. In the wake of 9/11 he's moved his financial firm from lower Manhattan to an office tower in downtown Newark, New Jersey. As his current life-cycle winds down and he regenerates once again to the age of twenty-one, the age he was when he was turned in 1745, Desmond needs to rebuild the life he had, a life that had become filled with people who are important to him. Looking for a place to live in the suburban greenbelt outside of Newark, Desmond revisits places from his past, and meets a handsome bearded curator who stirs up emotions Desmond had thought were long packed away. Desmond realizes that, this time around, there's got to be more to life than money, blood and anonymous sex. He hopes he'll find it in suburbia.

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Summary: A match between a vampire and shifter could be deadly—but one broken beaver doesn’t give a dam. Silent film actor Casimir Moreau had imagined that life as a vampire would be freewheeling and glamorous. Instead, he’s plunged into a restrictive society whose rules he runs afoul of at every turn. To “rehabilitate” him, the vampire council orders him mated to an incubus with impeccable breeding who’ll mold Cas into the upstanding vampire he ought to be. Or else. As an inactive beaver shifter, construction engineer Rusty Johnson has fought—and overcome—bias and disrespect his entire life. But when his longtime boyfriend leaves him for political reasons, Rusty is ready to call it a day. Next stop? Supernatural Selection and his guaranteed perfect mate, a bear shifter living far away from Rusty’s disapproving clan. But then a spell snafu at Supernatural Selection robs both men of their intended husbands. Rusty can’t face returning to his clan, and Cas needs somebody on his arm to keep the council happy, so they agree to pretend to be married. Nobody needs to know their relationship is fake—especially since it’s starting to feel suspiciously like the real thing.

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Summary: The first three books in the Vasquez and James series gathered into a single volume. When badass meets artist, sparks and bullets fly. Blazing romance, chilling suspense, enduring love... *Loving Luki Vasquez: Renowned but reclusive weaver Sonny Bly James masters color, texture, and shape in his tapestries, but when he meets Luki Vasquez, an ex-ATF agent and all-around badass, his heart and desire spin out of control. The heat between them won’t be denied. United by danger, can Sonny and Luki put fear and anger aside, and fight together to save Sonny’s nephew and their own lives? *Delsyn’s Blues: Devastated by loss, Sonny James listens to a voice singing the blues from beyond the grave. Convinced he’s failed in an all-important life task, he tries to shut out Luki Vasquez and love just when he needs him the most. But when Luki finally breaks through Sonny’s fortress of grief, it’s just in time for the newly reunited couple to face a new, violent, escalating danger. *Finding Jackie: When Sonny James asked Luki Vasquez to marry him, Luki’s “yes” was accompanied by a request -- a wedding in Hawaii. Months and many trials later, their hilltop island ceremony is poignant and funny, and every bit as beautiful as they’d hoped. The honeymoon is all sex, surfing, and sunshine… until Luki’s sixteen-year-old nephew is kidnapped by a sadistic killer. When it all comes to an ultimate showdown with evil, it’s not only love at stake, but their lives.

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Summary: Three book volume, books 4, 5, and 6 of the Vasquez and James series. Together, badass Luki and artist Sonny survive chilling trials. Romance sizzles, love endures, and a family is made. Saving Sonny James: The events of the last couple of years have begun to catch up with Luki -- loving Sonny James and letting Sonny love him back have left gaps in his emotional armor. Sonny says yes to a European tour with Harold Breslin, a dangerously intelligent promoter whose obsessive desire for Sonny is exceeded only by his narcissism. When Harold's plan for Sonny turns poisonous, Luki must break free of PTSD and get to France, fit and ready in time to save his husband's life. Yes: Professional badass Luki Vasquez and textile artist Sonny James have been married for five years, and despite the sometimes volatile mix, they're happy. From their first days together, they stood united against deadly enemies and prevailed. But now the deadly enemy they face is the cancer consuming Luki's lungs. Sonny tries to control every thread just as he does when he weaves, but still Luki dances with cancer alone—until he gets a startling reminder of the miracle of life. Because of Jade: Still cancer free after five years, Luki finds out his nephew Josh and wife Ruthie have met a tragic death. Luki and Sonny must help each other learn to parent an unexpected child, Jade, and still nourish the love that has kept them whole for the past ten years. A relative's claim to Jade threatens the new family, and even if they prevail in court, they could lose their little girl unless they can rescue Jade from evil hands and true peril.