Bea's bookshelf: all en-US Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:26:43 -0700 60 Bea's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Never Have I Ever: Punched My Roommate's V-Card]]> 62974574 Why can¡¯t I stop thinking about my roommate after walking in on him ¡°taking care of business?¡±

What should have been a humiliating experience for both of us ends up being the start of one of the best friendships I¡¯ve ever had. Finn is smart, adorkable, and his shyness pushes all my buttons. The problem? My interest in him quickly shifts from friendship to something less than platonic. Feelings I¡¯ve been pushing down for years bubble up to the surface, and I find myself unable to see him as just a friend, or keep my hands to myself.

When a night out leads to some extracurricular fun, Finn and I decide to have a no-strings-attached fling. He¡¯s the perfect person to explore my bisexuality with, and our chemistry is off the charts. Finn might still have his V-Card, but he¡¯s not inexperienced, and the more we¡¯re together, the more we learn about ourselves.

Until it¡¯s not enough.

I want him, and he wants me, but the idea of coming out terrifies me. Is Finn the person who can help me discover who I am? And can I get my head out of my a*s in time to prove to him I¡¯m worth taking a chance on?

Beck and Finn¡¯s story is a friends-to-lovers MM romance between roommates who discover that opposites really do attract. Expect super hot, slightly kinky encounters, a houseful of quirky college guys, and a ton of sweetness once this jock and nerd finally get on the same page. It is the first novel in the exciting new Never Have I Ever series but can be read as a standalone.]]> 331 Willow Dixon Bea 2 3.82 2022 Never Have I Ever: Punched My Roommate's V-Card
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average rating: 3.82
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rating: 2
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]]> Burner Account 199297318
Until now.

Of all the men who could be behind his friend¡¯s avatar, Isaiah is stunned to learn he¡¯s been chatting with Tanner Jeffries, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous forward from his favorite hockey team.

As soon as they¡¯re face-to-face, the chemistry is off the charts. They¡¯re as inseparable in person as they are online, and their only regret is not doing this sooner.

But eventually, the novelty is going to wear off. And when it does¡­
How much can a broke, overweight average Joe actually offer a hot, rich, younger athlete?

Burner Account is an approximately 80,000-word standalone M/M hockey romance.

CW: discussions of school shootings/active shooter drills]]> 328 L.A. Witt 1642301795 Bea 2 3.88 2023 Burner Account
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average rating: 3.88
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rating: 2
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]]> <![CDATA[Prince in Disguise (Perilous Courts, #2)]]> 61213703 Rakos isn¡¯t really a farmer. Bellamy definitely isn¡¯t a minstrel.

Sheltered, sickly Prince Bellamy always longed for adventure¡ªbut not like this. Captured in enemy territory, Bellamy¡¯s true identity will get him killed, or worse. When his smoking-hot fellow prisoner asks who he is, Bellamy claims to be a minstrel.

Even though he can¡¯t carry a tune to save his life. He panicked, okay?

Rakos was the rising star of the Draskoran dragon riders until betrayal landed him in chains. He knows two things for certain: he can¡¯t trust anyone, and he wants his dragon back. When a pretty, fragile minstrel asks who he is, Rakos claims he¡¯s a farmer. When Bellamy begs for help reaching the border, Rakos refuses.

Until Bellamy reveals his magic is exactly what Rakos needs.

Stormy nights, pursuing soldiers, and deadly masquerades forge Rakos and Bellamy¡¯s unlikely partnership into something more. Something exhilarating. Rakos treats Bellamy like a person, not a weak, untouchable prince, even as he protects him.

But Rakos¡¯s enemies are circling in, and that very protection might be Bellamy¡¯s undoing.

Prince in Disguise is a high fantasy gay romance, with secret identities, hurt/comfort, and huddling for warmth. The Perilous Courts series is best read in order, but each book follows a different prince and his Happily Ever After.]]> 298 Tavia Lark Bea 0 4.13 2022 Prince in Disguise (Perilous Courts, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Prince and Bodyguard (Perilous Courts #4)]]> 171831933
Vana Dire can¡¯t show weakness if he wants to survive the Draskoran court. The only man he can be vulnerable with is Daromir¡ªVana¡¯s magic-bound bodyguard. The binding lets them share each other¡¯s pain, and Vana depends on Daromir¡¯s comfort as much as his services as a guard. Vana could never risk their friendship.

Even if he craves far more than Daromir¡¯s loyalty.

Daromir Azri sees a side of Vana nobody else sees. Behind closed doors, the cold, elegant prince is kindhearted. Vulnerable. He needs Daromir. If Daromir¡¯s devotion sometimes feels like something else? Daromir must be mistaken. His duty comes first, and he¡¯ll do anything to protect Vana¡ªincluding one thing he¡¯s never done

He¡¯s keeping a secret.

Then their magic bond changes, and suddenly Vana and Daromir don¡¯t just share pain anymore. Each shared sensation pushes their friendship to the breaking point, just when Vana and Daromir need each other most. They¡¯re facing a mysterious ambassador, a chaos-stirring prince, the consequences of past schemes¡ª

And an assassin seeking Vana¡¯s life.

Prince and Bodyguard is a gay fantasy romance with pining, hurt/comfort, and codependent cuddling. The Perilous Courts series is best read in order, and Prince and Bodyguard begins a new three-book arc about the princes of Draskora.]]> 284 Tavia Lark Bea 0 4.05 Prince and Bodyguard (Perilous Courts #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Prince and Betrothed (Perilous Courts #5)]]> 168382608 Being claimed shouldn¡¯t feel so lonely.

Sei¡¯s power isn¡¯t truly his. As a grail, his role is to serve a mage by augmenting their magic. He¡¯s equally nervous and excited about his arranged betrothal. After a life without intimacy, Sei will finally fulfill his true purpose as a treasured, valuable grail.

There¡¯s only one problem: Sei¡¯s new betrothed is the legendary Marek Dire.

The dragonrider prince is powerful, intimidating, and larger than life¡ªor at least larger than Sei. Prince Marek doesn¡¯t want a husband, especially one like this. Sei might be captivating, but he¡¯s also fragile and frighteningly obedient. Marek vows to break the betrothal, and he refuses to use Sei as a grail.

No matter how much Sei wants to be used.

But Marek underestimates Sei. Wielding kindness as a weapon, Sei discovers unexpected tenderness in Marek¡ªand new fierceness in himself. But being a grail in power-hungry Draskora is dangerous, and Marek still fears two things. That someone else might hurt Sei¡­

¡­or that Marek himself will.

Prince and Betrothed is a high fantasy gay romance, with an arranged marriage, dragons, and shameless displays of affection. The Perilous Courts series is best read in order, and Prince and Betrothed continues the three-book arc about the princes of Draskora.]]> 296 Tavia Lark Bea 0 3.96 2023 Prince and Betrothed (Perilous Courts #5)
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average rating: 3.96
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]]> Shiver (For Puck's Sake, #1) 157330648 Egon Wolf is on a hockey scholarship but failing at everything else. Knowing he¡¯s going to lose his ride if he doesn¡¯t get his academic act together, he seeks out a tutor.
Rakesh Aahnu is a dual major and dangerous when bored. What he enjoys more than anything is the challenge of making straight men fall for him before walking away. Just because he can.
But both Egon and Rakesh are about to discover that life has a way of throwing you in the sin-bin when you least expect it.
And when faced with an unfamiliar play?
All you can do is shiver.
***
This is a LGBT+ story with content not intended for those under 18 years of age due to graphic scenes and situations.]]> 344 Crea Reitan 1963518160 Bea 3 3.96 Shiver (For Puck's Sake, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Work: Strictly Professional (Bad Decisions #2)]]> 210716319
My boss is a walking red flag. He¡¯s bolshy and rude. Impossible to please. A big, broody man with dark eyes that carry an unmistakable message ¨C I am not manageable.

Seriously, he¡¯s the worst.

If it¡¯s not bad enough that he¡¯s a nightmare in the office, he¡¯s all but ordering me to be his date to his son¡¯s wedding. He says it¡¯s called ¡®winning a divorce.¡¯

I try telling him that¡¯s not a real thing but it falls on deaf ears.

Not only that, he appears to be in the throes of a major personal awakening and is determined that I¡¯m the man to guide him through it. Normally, I¡¯m all for going above and beyond in the name of being a star performer at work, but the services he requires are becoming increasingly indecent.

See what I mean? Red flags galore. So many red flags I can¡¯t count them all.

I might as well be playing a game of red flag bingo at this point.

Just my luck, when it comes to Derek MacAvoy¡­I see a red flag and instantly want to date it.]]> 398 Jesse H. Reign Bea 4 4.11 Work: Strictly Professional (Bad Decisions #2)
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.11
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I have a HUGE thing for boss/PA books. And him being PAID for his time? dsafdsgsfd yes give me more
]]> <![CDATA[Hateful Love (King of Aces #1)]]> 123508434 I'm tired of feeling trapped in my life.
It¡¯s just a never-ending cycle of trying to survive the day.
Luckily, I have Blaine to keep me entertained.
We¡¯re enemies but despite him being everything I hate; I¡¯m addicted to him and the things we do in the dark. Somehow, he¡¯s crept his way under my skin, and I¡¯m obsessed with the way he¡¯s making me feel.
I don¡¯t want to admit I¡¯m falling for him¡ªthe golden boy¡ªbut he¡¯s my perfect match in every way.
He gives me something I never thought I¡¯d have and, even though we¡¯re impossible, I won't let anyone stand in the way of us.



Blaine:
My life is suffocating me.
Perfect son, star athlete, ideal student. I¡¯m overwhelmed¡ªunraveling at the seams.
Until Silas flips my world on its axis.
My dirty little secret.
He¡¯s my perfect escape from reality. I can let loose and feel good for a change. He makes me feel alive for the first time.
But he¡¯ll always be someone I despise. He¡¯s arrogant, the epitome of a bad boy and yet the longer we do this, the harder it¡¯s becoming to ignore my growing feelings. He¡¯s not what I expected, but he¡¯s exactly what I need.
And now that I¡¯ve had him, I refuse to let him go.



Hateful Love is an enemies-to-lovers, opposites-attract, secret romance that centers around the bad boy and the jock and all the things they do in the dark. Mix in some possessive vibes, prying friends, and corrupt politics, and Hateful Love will take you on a wild but bumpy ride.]]> 418 T. Ashleigh Bea 0 to-read 4.04 2024 Hateful Love (King of Aces #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Undercover (Vino & Veritas, #4)]]> 56569041 Gabe wants Alec between the sheets¡­too bad Alec¡¯s undercover already¡­

Rich kid. Party boy. Gabe is tired of the labels. He¡¯s a smart guy, but ever since he got kicked out of grad school, people are only interested in his no-limit credit card and his pierced ears¡­and other places.

Tall, dark and scowling Alec hates Vermont, with its artisanal-freaking-everything and its irritating people. To be fair, most people irritate Alec, including the FBI director who sent him here to investigate a smuggling scheme involving yoga mats.

When one of the cutest twinks Alec¡¯s ever seen takes an interest, Alec knows there¡¯s an ulterior motive. No one with multi-colored hair, piercings, and an ass like that would want boring, serious Alec. The kid must be up to no good. Either way, Alec can¡¯t blow his cover. If only he could keep his hands off of Gabe long enough to find out what he¡¯s up to¡­

Can they ignore their explosive chemistry long enough to foil a smuggling ring? Or will their budding relationship sink faster than a yacht full of contraband?
]]> 200 Eliot Grayson Bea 3 3.76 2021 Undercover (Vino & Veritas, #4)
author: Eliot Grayson
name: Bea
average rating: 3.76
book published: 2021
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Rent: Paid in Full (Bad Decisions, #1)]]> 199561184
As if my life doesn¡¯t suck enough already, my insufferable new roommate, Miller MacAvoy, seems determined to make things weird. He watches me all the time, grinning at me like a beautiful idiot, eyes boring holes into me every time I turn my back on him.

It¡¯s the last thing I need. Things haven¡¯t been going well. College isn¡¯t working out at all like I¡¯d hoped. I¡¯m drowning in debt, waiting tables every shift I can get, and falling behind on my studies.

Something¡¯s got to give.

I can¡¯t go on like this much longer.

Miller, being the out-of-touch rich boy he is, keeps offering to throw cash my way. Obviously, I¡¯d rather die than accept charity from him.

Still, he watches and waits. Insisting again and again that I have something he wants to buy. It¡¯s insane. I have nothing of value to sell. Absolutely nothing. My phone screen is cracked and my truck could easily be mistaken for scrap.

Wait.

No!

Surely not.

He can¡¯t possibly be thinking that.

Can he?]]> 413 Jesse H. Reign Bea 4 3.98 2024 Rent: Paid in Full (Bad Decisions, #1)
author: Jesse H. Reign
name: Bea
average rating: 3.98
book published: 2024
rating: 4
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Those one star reviewers don't know how to have fun. This was very entertaining.
]]> <![CDATA[Unwritten Law (Steele Brothers, #1)]]> 41638074
No one can tell us apart, not even our parents sometimes. We don¡¯t usually use that to our advantage, but it comes in handy when my brother needs help breaking up with his boyfriends¡ªwhich happens more than I¡¯d care to admit. I know it¡¯s enabling him, but I can¡¯t say no to Anders. I will do anything for my twin. The breakups always go the same; they¡¯re swift and simple.

Until Reed.

He¡¯s everything I've fantasised about but never allowed myself to have. When I give in to temptation and begin to freak out, it¡¯s not because he¡¯s a guy. It¡¯s because he thinks I¡¯m my brother, and I can¡¯t bring myself to tell him the truth.

**Unwritten Law is a 52,000 word stand alone with a HFN/HEA guarantee and no cliffhanger. It contains a mistaken identity trope. Please check trigger warnings in the front matter.**]]> 220 Eden Finley Bea 3 3.87 2018 Unwritten Law (Steele Brothers, #1)
author: Eden Finley
name: Bea
average rating: 3.87
book published: 2018
rating: 3
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]]> Inevitable 57698654 The three of us were never impossible. We were always inevitable.

When Drew meets Ezra, he doesn¡¯t expect much. A one-night stand and a quick goodbye in the morning. That¡¯s how these things usually go. Only there¡¯s nothing usual about Ezra and the connection that forms between them.

When Ezra meets Drew, he doesn¡¯t expect much. A distraction and parting as strangers after a night of meaningless fun. That¡¯s how these things usually go. Only there¡¯s nothing meaningless about Drew and the relentless spark between them that just refuses to disappear.

When Bas meets Ezra¡­ things get complicated. As if being hopelessly in love with his best friend isn't painful enough. Throw in an unexpected friendship that develops with the one-time hookup of said best friend, and the results are messy at best.

But sometimes beautiful things emerge from messy and complicated beginnings, and where two isn't enough, three might be just perfect.]]> 262 Briar Prescott Bea 4 4.03 2021 Inevitable
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.03
book published: 2021
rating: 4
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]]> Bad Wrong Things 60602655
One summer to see it through.

One explosive love fueled by mutual obsession.

The day Clint sees his son, Joey, off to basic training, the young man he¡¯s devoted his life to extracts one promise from him: spend the summer doing something selfish for a change. The request seems harmless enough until Joey puts his best friend, Raven, in charge of seeing it through.

Raven would do anything for the people who took him in as a teen, and, when it comes to Clint, anything comes without limits. When encouraging Clint to explore his selfish side reveals Raven¡¯s love for the older man, Raven is shocked to discover his feelings may not be unrequited. Not only are they returned, but all his darkest, most hidden desires have finally found their match.

Clint¡¯s possession feeds every craving Raven¡¯s ever known. Raven¡¯s openness provides Clint the freedom he¡¯s longed for to take whatever he wants, and soon boundaries are abandoned at the bedroom door. As summer¡¯s promise bleeds into winter, and the threat of Joey¡¯s impending return looms over their heads, Clint and Raven love faster and harder.

When Joey¡¯s disapproval ends up being the least of their concerns, Raven and Clint go to desperate extremes to stay close because something is better than nothing. Facing an uncertain future, both men are left wondering if you can ever go too far or risk too much and still come out on the other side whole.

Bad Wrong Things is an age-gap, best friend¡¯s dad romance with two possessive MCs and themes of hurt/comfort and second chances. Both MCs are consenting adults and eventually get their hard-earned HEA. Use the look inside feature for trigger warnings.]]> 361 C.P. Harris Bea 4 3.97 2022 Bad Wrong Things
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average rating: 3.97
book published: 2022
rating: 4
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]]> Say Uncle (Sinful Summers #2) 214065717 Say Uncle

A bratty middle meets his match in his strict step-uncle when he pushes all the wrong buttons.

Samson

There were other ways I could¡¯ve spent my summer, but my sister¡¯s stepson needed a swift kick in the rear and she thought I was the perfect man for the job. I¡¯m no brat tamer, so being saddled with one wasn't my idea of a good time, but I can see the appeal when my¡­ less-than-conventional methods prove fruitful.

Matteo

Sam is an egotistical, cocky, rude, impatient jerk. He¡¯s also my boss for the summer¡­ and my stepmom¡¯s brother¡ªdid I mention he¡¯s hot AF? He¡¯s supposed to be teaching me a lesson about becoming a man and respecting authority, but his methods probably aren¡¯t what my parents had in mind.

Say Uncle is an MM taboo tropical romance with MM+ play with no cheating. Features an age gap, a bratty sub, and a Dom who likes having his buttons pushed. Set sail aboard the Harlowe Two for a wild scorching summer adventure.]]> Raquel Riley Bea 5 4.07 Say Uncle (Sinful Summers #2)
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]]> Pop Star (Famous, #1) 51161346 HARLEY

What happens when the most successful boy band on the planet breaks up?

How about twenty thousand fans screaming my name.

But the price of fame comes with an increased risk to my safety.

I¡¯ve been avoiding the dreaded B word for as long as I can, but after a close call with a rambunctious fan, I can¡¯t do it anymore.

It¡¯s time to give in.

I need to hire a full-time bodyguard.

And when he shows up, he not only screams badass, he¡¯s another B word I try to stay away from: boyfriend material.


BRIX

Protecting people is not what my company usually does, but the boss knows I need money, and the pop star is offering an insane amount to live with him and make sure no more crazy fans break into his house.

I¡¯m doing it for the money and nothing else.

He may be the prettiest man I¡¯ve ever seen, and I may feel sorry for the celebrity life he¡¯s been forced into since he was a teenager, but that doesn¡¯t mean anything.

Just because he fascinates me, that doesn¡¯t mean I like him.

It doesn¡¯t.

Professionalism. I¡¯m gonna live it. Breathe it. Enforce it ¡­ Mostly.]]> 330 Eden Finley Bea 3 3.98 2020 Pop Star (Famous, #1)
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name: Bea
average rating: 3.98
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rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Betrothed to the Emperor (Emperor's Assassin #1)]]> 227876211 I was born to kill the emperor, but first, I must marry him.

I trained as an assassin while my twin sister trained to be the empress. My life will be forfeit once I murder the most powerful man on the continent, but I have no choice. If I fail, the Imperium will consume our nation and anyone who rises against them.

Too soon, we walk into the glittering imperial court, each step taking us closer to the dangerous man on the black throne, my sister¡¯s future husband, the newly crowned Emperor of the Southern Imperium. Emperor Tallu has more spies than fish in the sea. He poisoned his own father to secure the golden crown.

When his sharp eyes skim over us, they don¡¯t catch on my sister. They land on me, his killer.

¡°I choose you, Prince Air¨®n of the Northern Kingdom. You will be my consort.¡± Tallu¡¯s smile is mirthless. ¡°Or I will reduce your entire nation to ashes.¡±



Betrothed to the Emperor ends with more story to tell, but the characters end on a HFN.]]> 282 Kai Butler Bea 4 4.23 2025 Betrothed to the Emperor (Emperor's Assassin #1)
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average rating: 4.23
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]]> <![CDATA[10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love]]> 219421307 Wingman 101: Make him fall head over heels in love.

Brad
What¡¯s a straight guy to do when he accidentally goes on a date with his brand new gym-bro? Offer to be the best wingman ever, of course! It¡¯s foolproof.

Joey needs a man? I¡¯ll find him one.

He wants someone who looks, well, kind of like me? No problem!

Not into watersports? I¡¯ve got him covered.

The issue is, going on all these dates with Joey makes me realize I want more of his time to be spent with me. I like the guy. And his smile. And the way he makes me feel like anything is possible.

Except¡­ I can¡¯t possibly be who Joey needs. He wants his forever person. His great big love.

And no matter how perfect the dude¡¯s abs are or how skilled he is as a cuddle-bro, the two of us will never be more than friends. Because I¡¯m straight.

Right?

10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love is a lighthearted romantic comedy with disastrous dates, more innuendo than is probably healthy, an oblivious sweetheart, the gym-dude who falls for him swiftly, and a HEA loaded with firsts. It has characters who originally appeared in Himbo (Elite 8 Studios Book 4) but is set as a standalone.]]> 327 Emmy Sanders Bea 2 4.23 2025 10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love
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average rating: 4.23
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]]> <![CDATA[Emperor's Wrath (Emperor's Assassin #2)]]> 228051101 403 Kai Butler Bea 0 to-read 4.35 2025 Emperor's Wrath (Emperor's Assassin #2)
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]]> On Guard (New York Gods, #1) 205895444 Selling my virginity wasn¡¯t how I saw my first week of college going.

But after my parents cut me off, an offer from a gorgeous rich stranger doesn¡¯t sound so bad.
It¡¯s only twenty-four hours and I¡¯ll never have to see him again.
Wrong.

Much to my horror, the stranger is Oliver Godfrey, the captain of my fencing team.
And as if that isn¡¯t bad enough, his parents own half the city.
There is no escape from him or the way he makes me feel.
He¡¯s everything I don¡¯t want.
And everything I need.

A playboy like him shouldn¡¯t look at me twice, so why is he ruining my life?
But what Oliver wants, Oliver gets, and he wants me.
He¡¯s arrogant, possessive, and infuriatingly obsessed with me.
This can¡¯t work.

His parents want him to marry an heiress so I can¡¯t keep him.
All I can have is stolen moments hidden in the dark.
He's going to break my heart and I'm going to let him.
]]> 380 J.R. Gray Bea 3 3.85 2024 On Guard (New York Gods, #1)
author: J.R. Gray
name: Bea
average rating: 3.85
book published: 2024
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Rum and Rendezvous (Love and Libations #1)]]> 63894292
Ryan~
After a string of failed dates, I was ready to give up on love.

Carson Carrick was the bangable bartender who was out of my league, barring one disastrous night turned perfect.

I was blown away when my one night stand stepped in to help change my luck. Under his careful direction, things went from bad to worse. I¡¯ve started to wonder how someone could be so charming but suck at dating.

Maybe I was the problem after all?

Carson~
I had no idea what I was doing when I offered to help Ryan find his match. But he was hot, gullible, and desperate. He needed me¡ªI mean¡ªhe needed my help.

I should never have touched him, because now I couldn¡¯t keep my hands off him. And the more I helped him look for the right guy, the more I became convinced that it was me.

I was beginning to think he had seen through my lame attempts at coaching him on dates. But why should he even bother looking for Mr. Right when I¡¯m right in front of him?

How could I make him see I had more to offer than rum and rendezvous?


Rum And Rendezvous is the first book in the Love And Libations series. This opposites attract, friends with benefits gay romance features a dating coach with terrible advice, a tragic serial dater with a run of bad luck, and nosy family members who like to meddle.]]> 197 Raquel Riley Bea 0 to-read 4.16 2023 Rum and Rendezvous (Love and Libations #1)
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average rating: 4.16
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]]> <![CDATA[Father Figure (Sinful Summers #1)]]> 214065554 Father Figure

Scorching summer nights and tropical beaches, steel drums and a luxurious mini yacht¡­ it¡¯s the perfect setting for an indecent proposal¡­ to claim his ex¡¯s son¡¯s first time.

Nicholas

It was only supposed to be one night¡­ and I meant it when I made the deal with my dad¡¯s ex-boyfriend. If I went to college, he would let me tag along Caribbean island hopping on his charter boat for the summer. Cass stuck to his end of the bargain, but not me¡ªI asked for extra terms. One me, him and nothing between us, showing me what it felt like to be loved by a man.


Cassidy

One night, my ass. If I¡¯d known what I was in for before I¡¯d made the deal¡­ I still would¡¯ve done it. Except now I couldn¡¯t stop thinking about him, desiring him, needing him¡ªin my arms, beneath me, by my side. I was a fool for thinking we had a future together, but when I thought about spending the rest of my life with someone, Nicky¡¯s face was the only one I could imagine.

Father Figure is an MM taboo tropical romance with MM+ play with no cheating. Features an age gap, a loving Daddy, and a sweet needy boy. Set sail aboard the Harlowe Two for a wild scorching summer adventure.]]> 272 Raquel Riley Bea 5 3.95 Father Figure (Sinful Summers #1)
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name: Bea
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Read this one in audiobook format. The narrators were really good and the story checked a lot of my button just the way i liked, hehehhehe. Definitely going to the "re-read soon" pile
]]> <![CDATA[Ryder (Blue Collar Daddies, #1)]]> 58368689
Brennan Taylor is at the end of his rope, and the busted pipe under his kitchen sink was the last straw. He knows nothing about plumbing, or any of the other things his father says a grown man should know, but lucky for him he is about to lose it in front of the perfect man to help him.

Ryder Davis didn¡¯t go to the hardware store intending to play hero. He went after a new faucet for his bathroom. But when he saw the angel in the plumbing aisle, it was obvious Brennan needed someone to step in and fix things for him. No problem, saving a beautiful man in distress was something Ryder was happy to do.

Fixing Brennan¡¯s plumbing turns into fixing his employment situation, and then right on to fixing his single status. But will Brennan¡¯s determination to be the kind of man he thinks he is supposed to be keep him from being the boy a Daddy like Ryder needs?]]> 293 Jacki James Bea 0 4.01 2021 Ryder (Blue Collar Daddies, #1)
author: Jacki James
name: Bea
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2021
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Power Plays & Straight A's (CU Hockey, #1)]]> 53336266 FOSTER

¡°Look out for Zach and don¡¯t hit on him.¡±

My brother¡¯s request sounds easy enough. Keep an eye out for his best friend on campus and keep my hands to myself.

Easy.

Even if Zach is a quintessential nerd, who I¡¯ve always thought was cute, I don¡¯t have the time to think with my ¡­ stick.

There¡¯s only one stick I should be focused on this year, and that¡¯s my hockey stick. My goal once I graduate is to get an NHL contract.

The last thing I need is a distraction. On or off the ice.

Only, keeping to the rules is harder than I thought it would be.



ZACH

People confuse me.

And no one more than Foster Grant.

I¡¯ve barely spoken two words to him in the whole time I¡¯ve known him, but the second I step foot on campus, he¡¯s impossible to shake.

I can never anticipate his next move. And whenever we¡¯re together, my next move is a total mystery as well.

I want to give in to him, but that might mean coming clean about something I¡¯ve never been bothered about before.

I¡¯m still carrying my V-card.

And I think it¡¯s time to turn it in.]]> 314 Eden Finley Bea 4 3.85 2020 Power Plays & Straight A's (CU Hockey, #1)
author: Eden Finley
name: Bea
average rating: 3.85
book published: 2020
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Pretty Boy (The Boys of Apartment 13, #1)]]> 204491065 Pretty boy Liam Walker is unlucky in love¡­

Liam

My newest obsession is nothing like any of my past hookups.

The tattoos? Not exactly my type. A perma-scowl and general leave-me-alone attitude? Yeah, that's the kind of thing I usually stay away from. And, sure, is it surprising that suddenly those things seem to be everything I want? Absolutely. But the most shocking part about all of this is that the person who's got me all out of whack... isn't a girl.

Bash is a six-foot-four-tatted personal trainer who seems to want nothing to do with me and my confused self. Until I'm naked, that is. And it's great when I am, but as soon as I'm dressed, he's more than ready to say goodbye.

But if there's one thing getting a taste of Sebastian Crawford has taught me, it's that one taste just isn't enough.

Sebastian

I don't know how to take Liam and his obvious crush on me, but it's clear that he did not sign up for the kinds of workout sessions I'm used to giving. So, I take him home, giving us both what we so clearly want, and settle on my choice to say goodbye as soon as it's done.

But that goodbye is a little harder than I anticipated, and finding out that our time together was his first time with a guy, period, has me regretting the way I so easily tossed him aside. Liam is more sensitive than I originally believed, and after being cheated on by his last girlfriend only to move on to me, I can't help but feel that he deserves better... better than me.

But if there's one thing getting a taste of pretty boy Liam Walker has taught me, it's that I'm willing to change my emotionally stunted ways.]]> 395 Brianna Flores Bea 4 m-m 4.02 2024 Pretty Boy (The Boys of Apartment 13, #1)
author: Brianna Flores
name: Bea
average rating: 4.02
book published: 2024
rating: 4
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]]> One (Angels of Wrath, #1) 197008547
±«²Ô³Ù¾±±ô¡­

¡°He¡¯s suddenly standing in front of me. Leather jacket, washed-out jeans, jet black hair.
His deep, green eyes are so intense on me I can barely breathe.
It¡¯s in his crooked smile, bold flirting and confident¡ªborderline conceited¡ªbehavior that I get lost.
The fact that he protects me five minutes later during an attempted robbery only reinforces my crazy-instant attraction toward him, though.

But there are shadows hiding in his gaze. And his apathetic yet possessive attitude confuses me.
Makes me care.
Makes me crave.

But then secrets come out and my life turns into a thriller movie.
Now I¡¯m left wondering how this all started. And when the answer comes, I know I can never go back to my uneventful life. Would I even want to?
Would I be able to leave him?

¡®Never again¡¯, he whispers.¡±

WARNING-This is not a sci-fi angel story, unless you see eager vigilantes with a dark side as angels.
This is an action packed romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. It features an over the top possessive psychopath, and a peculiar medical examiner with a stomach made of steel. There¡¯s violence, torture (only of very bad people), dark humor, amazing side characters and very spicy scenes with blood play. Morality¡¯s grey area is quite stretched in this story.

This is book one in the Angels of Wrath Series. Each book follows a different couple.]]> 306 Paulina Ian-Kane Bea 0 to-read 4.06 One (Angels of Wrath, #1)
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name: Bea
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]]> <![CDATA[Fakers with Benefits (Crimson Club, #2)]]> 197880327
The job sounds simple enough. Evan is as rich as he is hot, and he?says?he doesn¡¯t expect anything from me other than my acting skills. If we can pull it off and fool his friends and family, he gets his inheritance. I get a new wardrobe, a huge payout, and a chance to see how the other half lives.

But as time goes on and I find myself becoming more involved in Evan¡¯s world, I realize things aren¡¯t always as they seem.

On the outside Evan is a buttoned-up, boring businessman. But when he starts receiving letters threatening not only himself, but also me, I find out who he truly is.

Ruthless.

Possessive.

And the only person who¡¯s ever made me feel seen.

Nick and Evan¡¯s story is a fake relationship with benefits romance between a wealthy business mogul and a younger stripper with a heart of gold. Expect lots of heat, tons of banter, and all the feels as these two men realize that sometimes opposites really do attract. It is the second book in the exciting new Crimson Club series but can be read as a standalone.]]> 336 Willow Dixon Bea 0 to-read 3.82 2023 Fakers with Benefits (Crimson Club, #2)
author: Willow Dixon
name: Bea
average rating: 3.82
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rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Infamous Park Avenue Prince (Park Avenue Princes, #1)]]> 197455411 Who are we? Like you even need to ask. We¡¯re the seven richer-than-sin legacies causing debauchery at the prestigious Astor University in Manhattan.
Some call us spoiled.
Some call us trouble.
But everyone calls us the Park Avenue Princes.

Weston LaRue
¡°The Playboy¡±

I¡¯m never one to turn down a bet. Especially not when it comes to retaliating against the dean for pulling a dick move before summer break.
So when the dean¡¯s golden child arrives at Astor for his freshman year, my fellow troublemakers throw down a wager I can¡¯t resist.

The target: the dean¡¯s son, John Thomas Hawthorne, or ¡°JT.¡±
The bet: corruption in any way I choose.

It should¡¯ve been easy. With his mess of brown curls, pouty lips, and good-boy reputation, JT is the perfect revenge. And even better? He¡¯s straight.

Challenge accepted. I¡¯ll do whatever it takes to prove a point, no matter how reckless it might be.

Game. On.

Infamous Park Avenue Prince is the first standalone novel in the Park Avenue Princes world.
]]> 454 Ella Frank Bea 0 3.98 2023 Infamous Park Avenue Prince (Park Avenue Princes, #1)
author: Ella Frank
name: Bea
average rating: 3.98
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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]]> No Filter (No Shame, #1) 36323320
Former Army Medic Noah came back damaged from his last tour¡ªin more than one way. Between supporting his best friend-with-benefits Josh who¡¯s struggling with PTSD, dealing with his own issues, and the stress of his job as a physician assistant, rebuilding his life seems impossible. There's little time for what Noah needs, let alone for what he wants. When he meets Indy, Noah discovers what he wants more than anything: for Indy to stay. But how will a relationship with Indy work when Noah needs Josh as well?

Indy never expected the strong, confident Noah to be as damaged and broken as himself. But what will happen if he starts letting Noah in? Indy knows he should run to protect Noah and Josh.

Noah needs Indy to stay more than anything. But will what little he has to offer be enough to make Indy trust him and stay?

No Filter is a steamy M/M romance featuring an open relationship (no cheating!) that ends with a HFN, but with the promise of a HEA. It¡¯s the first book in the No Shame Series, and is not a stand-alone novel. It contains hot sex, a hint of a m¨¦nage, lots of talk about hot sex, flashbacks of said hot sex, and¡­Oh well, you get the idea. Also: trigger warning for mentions of sexual abuse.]]> 290 Nora Phoenix Bea 0 4.01 2017 No Filter (No Shame, #1)
author: Nora Phoenix
name: Bea
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2017
rating: 0
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]]> Owned (Sugar Daddies Club #1) 57688841
Neo had learned a lot more than just English, Algebra, and Science, he had discovered his true self and the dark desires that lived deep within him. He dreaded returning home upon graduation, knowing that he would have to deal with his elitist parents as well as having to hide his sexuality from them. He wasn¡¯t sure how he was going to survive a whole summer at home before he went to college but after a week home, all those concerns were taken away from him and Neo was left with even bigger problems.

His parents were killed in a plane accident and within weeks Neo had gone from Prince to pauper. Because of his father¡¯s horrible business deals and debts, the family fortune was worthless. Once the debt collectors and lawyers were done, Neo was left with nothing but the clothes on his back.

Having to live on the street and do whatever he had to do to survive, Neo found himself employed with one of the most prestigious male escort services in all of Miami. He wasn¡¯t against anything his ¡°clients¡± wanted of him; their lust¡¯s only fed his deep desires. Then one night Neo was set up with a new client and his world changed forever.

Rex Reed, multi-millionaire businessman had many dark desires and had spent years searching for the one who would match him perfectly. Knowing exactly what he wanted and then finding others who were like minded, Reed created a special club for him and his friends, known as The Sugar Daddies Club.

Each of the members had the same dark, sometimes twisted desires and all wanted to find their own boy who would be their personal, willing sex slave. In return for their complete submission in whatever their sugar daddy wanted, they would take care of every need their boy would ever have, including their own dark desires.

Reed never imagined that hiring a male escort for a night would be the way he would find the boy for him, but one night with the gorgeous young Neo told Reed that his search was over. Now he just needed to see if the young man would willingly accept what he had to offer and if he did then Reed would lead his new boy down a path of sexual exploration that would fulfill all their deep, dark desires.
WARNING: This book contains extreme BDSM scenes. Fisting, double penetration, bondage, gagging, spanking, puppy play, the use of many sex toys and sexual positions, domination, TPE relationship and complete submission, including humiliation, sharing, and multiple sex partners. Submissive giving himself completely to his Dominants needs and desires fully, consensually, and being owned. And also contains a Happily Ever After.]]> 141 Skye Ireland Bea 0 4.56 Owned (Sugar Daddies Club #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Poetry On Ice (Totally Pucked, #1)]]> 222224173 I can¡¯t tell if we¡¯re fighting¡­or flirting?

Being traded to the Seattle Vipers has left me with mixed feelings. On the one hand, they¡¯re my team, the team I¡¯ve loved and supported since I was a kid, but on the other hand, he¡¯s here. Him. Ant Decker. Infamous NHL bad boy. Right wing to my left. A man who¡¯s made it his sole purpose in life to be better than me.

Well, the joke¡¯s on him because I¡¯m faster and my stats are better than his.

Not that I¡¯m competing with him. Of course not. I wouldn¡¯t stoop to his level.

He¡¯s the most infuriating person I¡¯ve ever met. A dark, chaotic presence that distracts me.

When we¡¯re not coming to blows on the ice, he tries to provoke me by calling me Princess. And Pretty Boy...and Babygirl.

I hate it. Obviously, I do. It makes me so angry I can hardly see straight.

So why does my body react as if I like it?]]> 336 Jesse H. Reign Bea 5 That was HOT and CUTE 4.11 Poetry On Ice (Totally Pucked, #1)
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.11
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That was HOT and CUTE
]]> <![CDATA[The Legend Next Door (Totally Pucked, #2)]]> 230740571 I didn¡¯t think hockey was the game for me¡­now I¡¯m obsessed.

My new neighbor, Ben Stirling, is a beautiful, famous ex-player. A living NHL legend. A single dad with sad eyes and a smile I feel in my knees.

I¡¯ve never met anyone like him. He¡¯s what would you¡¯d get if you squeezed masculinity through a sieve. He¡¯s the grit. The pulp. The hard stuff that leaves a sweet taste in your mouth. On top of that, he¡¯s kind and funny, and did I mention he¡¯s the most beautiful man I¡¯ve ever laid eyes on?

Obviously, he¡¯s straight.

And obviously, that¡¯s fine.

It¡¯s not like I¡¯m going to flirt with him. Or fall for him.]]> 479 Jesse H. Reign Bea 4 4.34 The Legend Next Door (Totally Pucked, #2)
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average rating: 4.34
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]]> Romeo Falling 216860422 What happens when he¡¯s your Romeo¡­but you¡¯re no Juliet?

Romeo and I were friends long before we were lovers. Best friends. Ride or die. What started as an innocent kiss slowly unraveled and shattered, giving way to years of tears and total obsession.

Now I¡¯m back in the small town I call home, staring straight into the face of the only man I¡¯ve ever loved¡­or hated. To make matters worse, his wife stands at his side, smiling sweetly as my heart breaks all over again.

When life throws us back together, cracks quickly start to appear in the perfect fa?ade of their marriage, and I¡¯m left fighting the unstoppable force that is my attraction to Romeo.

My enemy.

My lover.

My life.

Some say fate is written in the stars and once something is done, it can¡¯t be undone.

But what if that isn¡¯t true?

If you could rewrite the stars and unbreak your heart, would you?]]> 365 Jesse H. Reign Bea 0 to-read 4.35 2024 Romeo Falling
author: Jesse H. Reign
name: Bea
average rating: 4.35
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]]> Something Human 41100024 245 A.J. Demas 1988086094 Bea 4 4.24 2018 Something Human
author: A.J. Demas
name: Bea
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2018
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Your Only Fan (A Proper Education #3)]]> 63040717 an alternate cover edition can be found here

He¡¯s an adult star. He¡¯s my crush. He¡¯s my student.
Ever since Ezra Dixon walked into my classroom, I knew his name, his body and the color of his eyes.
I¡¯ve been following his YourFan account for a very long time.

He¡¯s my secret, guilty pleasure.
Until my friend messages him on my behalf. And Ezra wants to meet me to film a video for his page.
I can¡¯t show him my face. But I can show him my heart.

Your Only Fan is the third book in Rhys Everly¡¯s steamy, low-angst, teacher/student romance series, A Proper Education.
It contains an adult star, a secret admirer, and high levels of steam and cuteness.]]> 232 Rhys Everly Bea 3 3.70 2021 Your Only Fan (A Proper Education #3)
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name: Bea
average rating: 3.70
book published: 2021
rating: 3
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]]> Too Dear for Deer 227072207 The Titan of Industry Who Can Find Anything
Scott Cairns is a businessman who gives the wealthy what they want. And if that thing happens to be illegal? Who cares? His biggest client is the one he owes his life to¡ªSloan Killough from the Killough Company. Working for the mob isn¡¯t new, but it makes Scott hesitant to start a relationship. Then, he meets Deer at a bar searching for a man to solve all his problems. Deer doesn¡¯t share a lot about his past, and Scott doesn¡¯t ask. Instead, he puts a time limit on their relationship. He¡¯ll fix Deer¡¯s woes . . . if Deer relieves his. He only has Deer for a month and plans to make the most of it.

The Lost Man
Diarmuid ¡°Deer¡± Killough is an outsider. His mom only cares about herself, and when she notices her children, her attention focuses on Deer¡¯s younger brother. His uncle and older brother¡ªthe only other close relatives he has¡ªwant nothing to do with him. When he starts running into money issues, he uses his best friend¡¯s advice and goes looking for a man with deep pockets. He gets so much more in Scott.

When A Simple Transaction Becomes Love
As Deer and Scott navigate their developing feelings, they struggle to open their hearts, especially when each holds a secret. Getting close shouldn¡¯t be an option, but it¡¯s hard to fight the emotions that begin to form. What happens when they find out the truth about each other?]]> 326 Ki Brightly Bea 4 4.26 Too Dear for Deer
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.26
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]]> <![CDATA[King's Bedwarmer (King's Beloved, #1)]]> 55152802
Amel has been hired as the king¡¯s bedwarmer. Everyone assumes a simple villager like him knows what the job entails, and he does! When the king comes back from war, Amel is to cuddle with him all night to relieve him of kingly stress. Amel has got it figured out . . . right?

Fortunately, in the hot springs beneath the castle, a devious knight is more than willing to teach Amel everything a bedwarmer has to know. Eager to keep his job and to befriend an exceptional nobleman, Amel is more than happy to learn from the knight.

Amel¡¯s too trusting personality doesn¡¯t allow him to see the knight¡¯s sly nature. Likewise, the knight underestimates Amel¡¯s innocence and gets him in hot water. Everyone knows the king is a possessive man, and he doesn¡¯t like others touching what is his.

King¡¯s Bedwarmer is a dark romantic comedy filled with rough and scorching MM shenanigans, and sprinkled with the beginnings of an absurd romance. This story contains exciting first times, barrages of filthy speech, and sweet aftercare. Enter the steamy hot springs at your own risk and see a couple arrive at an HFN!

All packaged in 25K words.


Book 1 of 3 but each work can be a standalone.


Trigger Warnings inside.]]> 83 E.J. Taylor Bea 4 4.24 King's Bedwarmer (King's Beloved, #1)
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This was very silly but I had a LOT of fun with it hahahaha
]]> <![CDATA[King's Courtship (King's Beloved, #2)]]> 56950862
King Sylan and his naive bedwarmer Amel have settled into a peaceful friendship and a steady routine. When they¡¯re not eating, studying, or working, they bring each other to pleasurable heights using their mouths and hands. And other sizable body parts.

The arrival of visitors from another kingdom throws that routine into a tailspin. When Sylan finds one of the guests trying to lure Amel away from the king¡¯s employ, he decides that he needs to claim more than Amel¡¯s body; the king must capture Amel¡¯s heart. If the bedwarmer falls deeply and foolishly in love with the king, Amel will surely stay by Sylan¡¯s side no matter what . . . right?

With Amel¡¯s odd behavior towards Sylan¡¯s advances, can the king truly keep the bedwarmer¡¯s amorous attentions? And as the king trips over himself in his attempts to woo his bedwarmer, who exactly is foolishly falling for whom?

King¡¯s Courtship is a gay medieval romance padded with shameless MM shenanigans, tinged with a pinch of angst, and sprinkled with hilarious and sweet domestic moments. This story contains exciting outdoor activities, barrages of filthy speech, and sweet aftercare. Witness a fumbling couple stumble into their Happily Ever After!

All packaged in 25K words.

Book 2 of 3 but each work can be read as a standalone.]]> 92 E.J. Taylor Bea 0 4.39 King's Courtship (King's Beloved, #2)
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.39
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]]> <![CDATA[The Misfit Mage and His Dashing Devil (Diabolic Romance #1)]]> 180340188
When the archive is attacked, Wally and Bez each seize the opportunity to achieve their dreams¡ªand inadvertently create a magical link between them. With so many lives lost in this assault on the mage headquarters, Wally¡¯s connection to a dangerous devil makes him a threat and a target, forcing the pair on the run. Wally sees Bez as a sadistic devil, and Bez finds every word out of the mage¡¯s mouth grating. Even so, they¡¯ll have to work together to unravel the true threat in the city or they won¡¯t live long enough to enjoy the lives they¡¯ve both desperately wanted.]]> 348 M.N. Bennet Bea 3 3.90 2023 The Misfit Mage and His Dashing Devil (Diabolic Romance #1)
author: M.N. Bennet
name: Bea
average rating: 3.90
book published: 2023
rating: 3
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]]> Cross My Heart 222735176 It was Tyler, Noah, and Scarlett against the world.
Best friends and fiercely loyal to each other.
Inseparable until we grew apart.
And it was all my fault.
One night between Noah Milner and me changed everything.
The way I saw him. The way I saw her. The way I saw all of us.
I would¡¯ve picked him if he had let me, and now a decade later, I still want to.
Because Noah and I belong together.
The problem?
I¡¯m married to her.

Cross My Heart is a childhood best friends to lovers, coming of age story. It is a military romance with PTSD representation. There's cheating involved. They cheat with each other, not on each other. You'll love this story if you enjoy:

-Angsty, emotional reads
-Right person, wrong time
-Best friends to lovers
-Bi awakening]]> 353 Shae Ruby Bea 0 3.77 Cross My Heart
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name: Bea
average rating: 3.77
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]]> Shots on Net (SCU Hockey, #1) 210495899
Zeke Cassidy needs a place to live. When he answers an advertisement for a roommate, he¡¯s not sure what he is expecting except that it isn¡¯t Carter Morgan III. Carter is unfriendly, aloof, and they have nothing in common; even so, the pair hit it off immediately and become friends.

Carter knows Zeke isn¡¯t interested in being anything beyond friends and roommates. Unfortunately, knowing this doesn¡¯t stop him from hoping for more, no matter how much he tries to convince himself it¡¯s impossible.]]> 320 J.J. Mulder 1967245150 Bea 3 3.85 2024 Shots on Net (SCU Hockey, #1)
author: J.J. Mulder
name: Bea
average rating: 3.85
book published: 2024
rating: 3
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]]> The Black King of the Djinn 220808264 Do you believe in magic?

Professor Ian Callaghan's life is a poetry of failure. His wife has left him for another man, his students are bored with his lectures, and his unwelcome crush on Shawn Owens, the star quarterback, only reminds him that he no longer believes in happily ever after.

After all, he is straight. Shawn is straight. This attraction is flat-out wrong, impossible.

But when Ian discovers an ancient ring at his neighbor's yard sale, his world shifts in ways he could never have imagined. Because the ring summons Barqan, the Black King of the djinn, a cunning and powerful being who offers Ian a chance to reshape his reality. A chance to reclaim his life, his confidence, and perhaps even his deepest desire: Shawn.

Yet djinn are notorious tricksters, and Ian will have to learn that real magic lies within yourself¡ªand the transformative power of love.

Will he dare to believe?]]> 44 S.H. Azanon Bea 0 to-read 4.14 2024 The Black King of the Djinn
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.14
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]]> The Boss (Straight Men, #3) 231101603 Starting over in a new city is hard. Falling for your straight, engaged boss? Disastrous.

Fresh out of college and eager to prove himself, Chris is ready to take on his first real job. But he never expected his boss to be the real challenge. Powerful, brooding, and devastatingly handsome, Zac is completely off-limits¡ªjust months away from marrying the perfect woman.

Zac has spent years building the life he always thought he wanted. His business is thriving, his wedding is set, his future secure. But from the moment Chris walks into his office, everything changes. There¡¯s a spark that shouldn¡¯t exist. A chemistry neither of them can ignore.

Desire ignites. Lines blur. Temptation turns reckless. And as the wedding draws closer, both men must make a choice: play it safe and lose the one thing that makes them feel alive¡­ or risk everything for love.

This is the third entry in the Straight Men series, but each story can be read as a stand-alone with no cliffhangers. Themes include age gap, first time, bi awakening, straight-to-gay, and gay-for-you (with plenty of Queen references, hints, and innuendos).

]]> 259 S.H. Azanon Bea 4 3.98 2025 The Boss (Straight Men, #3)
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name: Bea
average rating: 3.98
book published: 2025
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]]> <![CDATA[Devil May Breathe (The Devils of Vitality)]]> 218489697
Zane Solace is determined to make himself irreplaceable.

All his life, he's either been a second choice or someone's backup plan. Zane's promised himself that won't be the case ever again, and the best way to achieve that goal is by becoming the Royal Physician of the Imperial family. As a senior at Vail University, he's close to his goal, but juggling his responsibilities among the Retinue, his duty toward the Imperial Heir, and keeping his brother out of prison keep him busy. The last thing he needs is another distraction, especially one in the shape of Pavel, a fellow Retinue member who suddenly seems far too interested in Zane for comfort.

Pavel Hart is desperate to be seen.

He's spent the better part of the last five years standing on the sidelines, waiting for the perfect opportunity to make himself known. When he finds out Zane has finally ended things with his other lovers, he realizes that perfect time has come, and he isn't willing to take things slow or gently. Pavel has wanted Zane for a lot longer than anyone realizes, and that want has grown into a cloying obsession even he can't control. He'll seize every opportunity he can to bring Zane closer to him, to make him accept that the two of them belong together and always have. Even if Zane can't seem to remember the past they once shared or the promises they once made.

Zane isn't willing to be used and discarded ever again, and the last thing he wants is to trust the wrong person based on pretty words--no matter how great the chemistry in the bedroom is. He's torn between his growing interest in a man he hadn't paid any attention to in the past and his goal. When the Imperial Heir and his brother both cause issues, Zane has to decide if he should lean on Pavel or abandon him.

No matter what he chooses, one truth remains. Pavel isn't willing to let go, and it isn't that easy to escape the devil.

Trigger Warning: This is a stand-alone dark romance which means there are many themes that some might find disturbing. Some of these include, but are not limited to, dub-con, violence, an obsessed stalker who doesn't hold back once he's made his presence known, and explicit sexual content not suitable for all readers. Please be sure to read the Author's Note for a complete list of warnings! HEA guaranteed! Though this book takes place on the same planet as the previous in the series, each of these is a stand-alone.]]> 577 Chani Lynn Feener Bea 2 4.21 Devil May Breathe (The Devils of Vitality)
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]]> Ensinando Intelig¨ºncia 18196082 144 Pierluigi Piazzi 8576570777 Bea 4 4.06 2008 Ensinando Intelig¨ºncia
author: Pierluigi Piazzi
name: Bea
average rating: 4.06
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Fixate (Devious Mafia Daddies #2)]]> 210005023 Just because I didn't go out to find a woman each night didn't change that.
I was too busy keeping my best friend and heir to the throne, Dante, in line.
Then he found his forever Daddy (again), making my role useless.
Life was never simple when you were part of the Cosa Nostra though.
Dante's takeover came with a host of problems, namely a few traitors and a lot of bloodshed.
After everything unfolded, I knew some of his men wouldn't be able to bounce back to business.
Working for Pharrell, his ally, was supposed to be a way to make sure things stayed in line.
It gave me a fresh start in Vegas, a place I could find my true self.
I didn't expect to have feelings for my new boss or to want to call him Daddy.
That wasn't who I was.
But maybe it's who I could be.
With each look and touch, I fell deeper for this man.
Straight? Yeah, that wasn't so accurate anymore.

Fixate is the sequel to Lawless. Inside you'll find suspense, mafia entanglements, a psycho or two, some familiar faces, and a host of new ones. This story features a romantic Daddy/boy dynamic between consenting adults. Suggested reading is 18+.]]> 267 A.W. Scott Bea 3 4.33 Fixate (Devious Mafia Daddies #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Kiss the Villain (Villain, #1)]]> 224108311 From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone professor/student dark MM romance set in the world of Legacy of Gods.

My darkness meets a darker soul.

I¡¯m a golden boy.
A genius law student, the heir to the Carson empire, and the dutiful son.
Or, at least, that's what it looks like from the outside.
Deep inside, I have the urge to set the world on fire.
I keep these impulses in check, rarely indulging in mayhem.
Until one night of debauchery backfires, and I'm caught by a villain.
I bury the entire ordeal with the rest of my skeletons.
That is, until that night walks into my classroom in the form of my new professor.
Kayden Lockwood.
A criminal who¡¯s teaching criminal law.
I can't expose what he's done without unmasking my secret life.
What I can do, however, is force him to taste the poison he gave me.
In the clash of titans, Kayden and I break and crumble.
And I'm starting to realize this dangerous game may have no winners.

Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note or visit the website for content warnings before diving in. While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the Legacy of Gods series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.]]> 512 Rina Kent 1685451136 Bea 2 3.83 2025 Kiss the Villain (Villain, #1)
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average rating: 3.83
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]]> <![CDATA[Hooks In (No Holds Barred, #1)]]> 203894374 Hatred often walks in disguise.

Rival MMA fighters Ty Roscoe and Luca Mitchell have been battling for the top spot in the rankings for years. Evenly matched in skill and constantly stripping each other of number one, the rivalry continues to grow and extend outside the cage. Knowing just how to push each other¡¯s buttons, a deep hatred shadows their shared goal of becoming the best fighters they can be. And when an opportunity comes knocking to train at an elite MMA gym, they each think they¡¯ll leave the other behind once and for all.

But when they end up at the same gym, under the same coach, the tension only rises. For the first time ever, they¡¯re not fighting against each other. As they are forced to work as teammates, the battle for dominance is only amplified. They each have something the other needs, and the more time they spend training on the mats and in the boxing ring, they now realize they aren¡¯t fighting each other¡­ they¡¯re fighting something else.

Their dynamic morphs, the tension evolves, and the hate drops its mask. They know everything there is to fight each other. But now, they have so much more to learn.

Submission was never in the cards.
But outside the cage, will the gloves finally drop?

Hooks In is book 1 in the No Holds Barred duet and ends on a HFN. Book 2 will be a continuation of Ty and Luca¡¯s story.]]> 352 Eve Holmes Bea 4 4.11 2024 Hooks In (No Holds Barred, #1)
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average rating: 4.11
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Puck Chase (Fairfield U #3)]]> 213879327
Starting my senior year at FU everything was as perfect as always, but sometimes just because you play on the same team, doesn¡¯t mean you can play nice. And it turns out I enjoy taunting a certain teammate just as much as I enjoy being on the ice.

Daemon Forbes loathes me, but I love nothing more than fanning the flames of that hatred into an inferno.

Yet lately it seems that fire is burning even hotter than ever, and what I thought was a fun little game, is turning into something else entirely. It doesn¡¯t matter that he hates me, it doesn¡¯t even matter that we are teammates. No, it seems we were doomed the night we met and he found me occupied in his bedroom.

I know he has a dark past, and I know my sights should be on the ice and the life I want, but burning with him feels better than anything else.

But what do I do when the shadows that surround him threaten to consume me whole?]]> 445 G.N. Wright Bea 0 4.30 The Puck Chase (Fairfield U #3)
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average rating: 4.30
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]]> <![CDATA[A Mistake of Identity (Porte du Coeur: Mistakes #1)]]> 223846136 Ellis knows his place in Porte du Coeur's brutal a non-union escort surviving day by day at Heart Court brothel. Then, a case of mistaken identity lands him in the bed of Gabriel Rohan¡ªCEO, old money heir, and definitely not his assigned client.

Gabriel doesn't make mistakes. When Ellis approaches him, thinking he's someone else, Gabriel sees something he needs to possess. One night becomes a claim of ownership, catapulting Ellis into PDC's ruthless elite society. Ellis knows he should be terrified of Gabriel's possessive nature and absolute control. Instead, he's addicted to the safety of belonging to one of the city's most influential men.

But in Porte du Coeur, even the powerful must play by rules. As Gabriel's obsession deepens, threats emerge from all sides. Ellis must decide if surrendering to Gabriel means trading one cage for another or if he's finally found the home he never dared dream of.



Content Warning: This book contains explicit sexual content, mature themes, and dark elements that may be triggering to some readers. These include but are not limited significant power imbalance, dubious consent scenarios, possessive behavior, elements of ownership/control dynamics, references to past trauma and abuse, explicit sexual content, prostitution/sex work, class disparity, and themes of psychological control. This is a dark romance with an HEA (Happily Ever After) guaranteed, but the journey there contains mature content not suitable for all readers. Please see the Author's Note inside for a complete list of content warnings.

Each book in this Porte du Couer series follows a different couple and can be read as a standalone, though they share the same world.]]> 244 Mira Lafontaine Bea 0 3.65 A Mistake of Identity (Porte du Coeur: Mistakes #1)
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]]> King of Hollywood 213941495 As far as first dates go, you can¡¯t go wrong with a moonlit trip to the crematory.

Marshall: I¡¯ve lived a carefully cultivated life on a quiet suburban cul-de-sac. My anonymity and meticulous routine are all by design. No one knows of the monster that lurks inside me, this insatiable urge to commit murder, that thrives just beneath my pastel sweater vests and buttoned-up demeanor.
No one, that is, until my tiny menace of a neighbor comes along and ruins everything.

Felix Finley and I have nothing in common. He¡¯s small and pretty, all friendly chatter and soft features, fair skin and pearly sharp teeth. He¡¯s intriguing and I hate it, loathe him entirely. Definitely don't want to kiss his stupid, gorgeous lips.

But late one night, when I witness him dragging a lifeless corpse from his home and across his front lawn, I wonder if maybe Felix and I have more in common than I thought. Maybe Felix Finley needs my help, my expertise, and this is my time to shine. He¡¯s batty and wicked in a way I never expected. Because I may have lived years of cautiously concealed truths, but in the wake of Felix¡¯s pouty lips and sad eyes, I¡¯m tempted to spill every secret at his feet. And that thought alone, is more terrifying than any monster.




King of Hollywood is a standalone MM romance novel as part of the multi-author collaboration Tales from the Tarot. This book is based on the major arcana card The Emperor.

King of Hollywood is a standalone high heat MM romance with lots of laughs, a HEA, and no cliffhangers. It features a relationship between a prickly serial killer who wears sweater vests and his bite-sized fanged neighbor. Together they¡¯re comedic, possessive, playful, and sweet. If you like dark comedy with mystery, suspense, lots of cats, men that think acting out pornos is an excellent way to seduce someone, and characters that make you laugh your head off, read on!]]> 413 Fae Quin Bea 4 4.21 2024 King of Hollywood
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average rating: 4.21
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]]> <![CDATA[Little Boy Toy (Little Big Heart #3)]]> 213109316 A little who is rumored to be ace and a man who says he isn¡¯t a daddy are drawn together by powers greater than the roles of the kink club where they meet. How in all the worlds can they make it work?

Kendry: I¡¯m tired of the daddies who leer, who only want hookups, who don¡¯t see the real me. I still want the social life of the kink club, but I decide to stop dating for a while. I enjoy dressing as a little and going to the club¡¯s book corner to read. I can still have my juice and snacks and see other littles.

Then he walks in. I¡¯ve never seen him before in the daddy/little playroom. He¡¯s too big, too much leather, too much muscle. He comes straight to my corner and wiggles himself into a short, kid-sized chair right next to me. Staring straight ahead, hands folded over his chest, he looks so lonely. I start to read to him.

Zale: In all my years coming to the club, I¡¯ve never bothered with the littles room. First of all, I¡¯m not a daddy. Second, the bottles, the diapers, the pacifiers¡ªall fine and good, just not for me. But I¡¯m tired and need a break. My usual kinks aren¡¯t doing anything for me. I don¡¯t want hookups these days. I¡¯m ready to settle down. I want someone just for me.

Now, looking into the littles playroom, it seems like a nice place to take a break. To relax. Here, there will be no expectations. No come-ons, no stupid pickup lines. I can just sit and watch the pretty boys play.

There¡¯s a sweet little sitting in a corner quietly reading a book. Perfect. I¡¯ll sit over there with him while I reassess my priorities and what I want from my life.

MM romance. (not)Daddy daddy. Definite little. Daddy/little dynamics. Opposites attract. A little teaching daddy-things. Bedtime stories. Sweet bath time. Building a bond. Age gap (10 years). Low angst. High steam. HEA.

This is not a book about an ace character.


]]> 162 Wendy Rathbone Bea 0 3.95 Little Boy Toy (Little Big Heart #3)
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]]> Toxic AF 216014944
I hate him. I hate what he did to me. I hate what he keeps doing to me.

I hate everything about him.

So why can't I stop thinking about him?]]> Bey Deckard Bea 0 3.54 Toxic AF
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name: Bea
average rating: 3.54
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]]> <![CDATA[Common Goal (Game Changers, #4)]]> 52739475 New York Admirals goalie Eric never thought his friends-with-benefits arrangement with much-younger Kyle would leave them both wanting more¡­

Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge¡ªlife after hockey. It¡¯s time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time.

Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He¡¯d sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He¡¯ll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away.

Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the face, but it won¡¯t happen if they¡¯re too stubborn to come clean about their feelings.

Everything they both want is within reach¡­ They just have to be brave enough to grab it.]]> 333 Rachel Reid 1488076855 Bea 2 3.72 2020 Common Goal (Game Changers, #4)
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name: Bea
average rating: 3.72
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rating: 2
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]]> Tough Guy (Game Changers, #3) 51838143 They have nothing in common¡ªso why does Ryan feel most like himself whenever he¡¯s with Fabian?

Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to the Toronto Guardians, he¡¯s determined to make a fresh start in the city¡¯s dynamic LGBTQ Village. The last thing he expects to stumble upon in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah.

Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn¡¯t stop him from being attracted to a certain burly, ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn¡¯t forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and it¡¯s clear the chemistry between them has only intensified.

Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan¡¯s guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits¡ªand the most amazing sex¡ªRyan¡¯s starting to feel something he hasn¡¯t experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the ice has taken its toll on his body and mind, and a future with Fabian may mean hanging up his skates for good.]]> 292 Rachel Reid 1488068917 Bea 2 3.76 2020 Tough Guy (Game Changers, #3)
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name: Bea
average rating: 3.76
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rating: 2
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]]> Maybe You (Until #3) 216737897 These days I¡¯m a keeper: I keep to myself, keep busy, and keep my head down.
Until him.
Sutton Holland.
Annoying, arrogant, spoiled man-child extraordinaire.
And he¡¯s not even trying to hide any of it.
He says he¡¯s shallow.
That he¡¯s blunt to the point of offensive.
That I shouldn¡¯t like him.
So I don¡¯t.
At first.
But then I accidentally get to know him.
And the more I see of him, the more I start to suspect that maybe he¡¯s not so arrogant, spoiled, and shallow after all.
That maybe he¡¯s just a really good liar.
And that maybe¡ª?????¡ªhe¡¯s everything I never knew I was looking for...]]> 343 Briar Prescott Bea 4 4.21 2024 Maybe You (Until #3)
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.21
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]]> The Trade Deadline 217276687 477 A.L. Heard Bea 4 4.20 The Trade Deadline
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]]> Ricochet 218675179 Callum Hayes

The first time I witnessed death was my mother¡¯s when I was eight years old. It devastated me. The second was at sixteen when I stumbled on my stepfather¡¯s body after he was brutally murdered. That one screwed me up in a different way.

Since then, I¡¯ve kept my shadows at bay, my secrets locked up tight. That is until Stone Wakefield joins my college hockey team.

Five years ago, he saw something I meant to take to my grave. He saw me weak, and I hate him for it. I have no choice but to keep hating him so he never sees past my mask again.

Stone Wakefield

Callum hates me, and he does nothing to hide it. While that makes it easy to get under his skin, it presents a problem on the ice. However, the bigger threat is my growing need to protect and possess him.

When I start to wonder if he¡¯s just as obsessed with me as I am with him, I¡¯m not sure if I can stay away. I know I should because I have secrets of my own.

But what if the darkness in both of us is the piece we¡¯ve each been missing?

Callum Hayes is mine. He just doesn¡¯t know it yet.


Ricochet is a standalone dark MM hockey romance with a guaranteed HEA. Specific content warnings can be found on the author's website.]]> 389 River Hale Bea 3 3.96 Ricochet
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]]> <![CDATA[The Alpha's Gamble (Mismatched Mates, #7)]]> 86770884
But the Morrigan¡¯s under new ownership. And while Blake doesn¡¯t remember handsome, arrogant Declan MacKenna from their ill-fated encounter ten years ago, Declan remembers him. And he wants payback.

Declan offers Blake a humiliating, degrading deal he has no choice but to take even though it's all kinds of wrong. While Blake may be an alpha werewolf, so is Declan¡ªand he out-alphas Blake at every turn. Blake shouldn¡¯t enjoy what Declan does to him. He shouldn¡¯t crave things no alpha should ever accept. Declan¡¯s turned him into someone he doesn¡¯t recognize: helpless, needy, and out of control.

Declan wants to keep hating Blake, but he can't. Blake wants to trust Declan, but that¡¯s impossible. When magical and mundane attacks threaten them both, Blake has nowhere to turn. Will Declan realize his feelings run deeper than desire in time to save them both? If not, they could lose everything¡­even their lives.


The Alpha¡¯s Gamble is part of the Mismatched Mates series, but it can be read as a standalone. Contains blackmail, knotting, and intrigue, plus a side dish of biting. This series does not contain mpreg.]]> 258 Eliot Grayson Bea 3 4.02 2023 The Alpha's Gamble (Mismatched Mates, #7)
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.02
book published: 2023
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Just a Bit Gay (Straight Guys, #9)]]> 55218523
Except things get confusing¨Cand frustrating¨Cwhen fingers and toys aren¡¯t quite enough.

Enter Nick Hardaway, Tyler¡¯s best friend. What¡¯s a little fun between bros, right?

Warning: This novella contains explicit MM content, feminization, and derogatory dirty talk. ]]> 164 Alessandra Hazard Bea 0 3.77 2018 Just a Bit Gay (Straight Guys, #9)
author: Alessandra Hazard
name: Bea
average rating: 3.77
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Heated Rivalry (Game Changers, #2)]]> 41735449 ¡°Sexy, hot, funny and sweet, Heated Rivalry is a game changer in sexy sports romance.¡±?¡ª All About Romance

Nothing interferes with Shane Hollander¡¯s game¡ªdefinitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.

Pro hockey star Shane Hollander isn¡¯t just crazy talented, he¡¯s got a spotless reputation. Hockey is his life. Now that he¡¯s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won¡¯t let anything jeopardize that, especially the sexy Russian whose hard body keeps him awake at night.

Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane¡¯s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he¡¯s as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him¡ªexcept Shane. They¡¯ve made a career on their legendary rivalry, but when the skates come off, the heat between them is undeniable. When Ilya realizes he wants more than a few secret hookups, he knows he must walk away. The risk is too great.

As their attraction intensifies, they struggle to keep their relationship out of the public eye. If the truth comes out, it could ruin them both. But when their need for each other rivals their ambition on the ice, secrecy is no longer an option.

USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid

Game Changers
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game]]> 375 Rachel Reid 1488051240 Bea 4 4.36 2019 Heated Rivalry (Game Changers, #2)
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.36
book published: 2019
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Designation: Submissive (The Designation Series, #1)]]> 202458448 A possessive and demanding Dominant. A submissive needing to surrender¡­.

As the world becomes more technologically advanced and dangerous, governments rush to keep their militaries at the forefront of change. Soldiers undergo genetic modifications that make them stronger, faster, smarter, and deadlier.

The downside is a genetic quirk that cannot be a need to dominate or submit in order to stay alive.

For Corporal Craig Richards, this means having a Dominant help him through his Release Cycle, a period of time when he requires sex and dominance to purge his body of toxic hormone buildup.

Commander Samuel Flak is a Dominant able to put a submissive¡¯s needs first. That¡¯s why he¡¯s always in high demand for submissives entering their first cycle. But it¡¯s getting harder not to have a submissive of his own.

A submissive who needs to submit hard outside his cycle.

As soon as he meets Craig¡ªstrong, angry, and needy as hell¡ªSam knows he¡¯s found his match.

This is a full length, high heat romance featuring lots of kinky, sexy times between two powerful men who need sex to survive. Welcome to the steamy world of biological kink. HEA guaranteed!]]> 212 Jamie Kassel Bea 0 3.76 2023 Designation: Submissive (The Designation Series, #1)
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name: Bea
average rating: 3.76
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Face Off (Alpha Omega Hockey, #2)]]> 81446279
Problem is, that man is Gabriel McKenna, Captain of the Queen's Hounds. Seeing as Orion captains the Brooklyn Cats, their relationship is more one of hate than love at the moment.
Or so he wants to tell himself.

Orion has enough difficulties dealing with idiots on the ice thinking they can put him on his knees just because they know he¡¯s an Omega. He doesn¡¯t need to suddenly reconnect with his old flame. Doesn¡¯t need to deal with the feelings he thought he¡¯d buried long ago.

Orion is trying to escape the memories of the best year of his life, but the past is catching up with him. After the way Orion left, after all the fights on the ice, he doesn¡¯t know if he deserves a second chance¡­
But he might want one anyway.

This book is a steamy rivals-to-lovers story with a complicated past. It is the second book in the Alpha Omega Hockey series but can be read as a standalone.]]> 194 Marina Vivancos Bea 3 4.04 2023 Face Off (Alpha Omega Hockey, #2)
author: Marina Vivancos
name: Bea
average rating: 4.04
book published: 2023
rating: 3
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]]> Crybaby 56850248
Not that he¡¯s going to make tall, beefy, Russian Sasha cry. Not that Sasha is going to want Jason to make him cry. Jason is just going to push all his lovey-dovey feelings and dark desires down and forget about them.

Repression works, right? No way this is going to end in disaster.¡­]]> 117 Marina Vivancos Bea 0 3.87 2021 Crybaby
author: Marina Vivancos
name: Bea
average rating: 3.87
book published: 2021
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Fresh Ice (Alpha Omega Hockey, #1)]]> 62205732
But when Levy goes into a pseudo rut and Alonso¡¯s suppressants fail, Alonso has to deal with the danger of someone else knowing. Of someone else holding that power over him.
But¡­Levy doesn¡¯t seem to want that leverage. All Levy wants is Alonso¡¯s friendship¡ªto be the future of the Gotham Hounds together.

Alonso¡¯s never had a friend like that before. And, well, if he starts wanting a little more¡­that¡¯s his own problem.
Falling in love isn¡¯t in the cards for an Omega like Alonso¡ªsomeone who will have to keep any relationship in the shadows as long as he¡¯s playing hockey.

Levy deserves more than that. More than him. And Alonso¡¯s just going to have to live with that.]]> 194 Marina Vivancos Bea 2 3.88 2022 Fresh Ice (Alpha Omega Hockey, #1)
author: Marina Vivancos
name: Bea
average rating: 3.88
book published: 2022
rating: 2
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]]> <![CDATA[The Lodestar of Ys (The Stories of Ys, #1)]]> 26132673 191 Amy Rae Durreson Bea 4 3.93 2013 The Lodestar of Ys (The Stories of Ys, #1)
author: Amy Rae Durreson
name: Bea
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2013
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]]> Expert (The Wrong Alpha, #4) 59788880
Unfortunately, it seems that won¡¯t be easy, and Dr. Randall suggests an¡­ experimental treatment that will also help the doctor¡¯s research. It¡¯s unorthodox, but it¡¯s not personal. And no matter how good the alpha smells to him or how much Eric starts needing him, he knows Dr. Randall will never see him as an omega worthy of mating.

Disillusioned with mating after his disastrous marriage, Hugh Randall wants to prove that true mates don¡¯t really exist. He'll never get mated again and his interest in Eric is purely professional. He'll fix him, and they'll go their separate ways.

At least, that was the plan. But along the way, the lines get blurred, and what starts as a scientific experiment turns into something else. Something very much unprofessional. Something that might ruin their lives¡­]]> 226 Alessandra Hazard Bea 0 3.88 2023 Expert (The Wrong Alpha, #4)
author: Alessandra Hazard
name: Bea
average rating: 3.88
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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]]> Off the Ice 59462331
How do you forgive the person who crushed your dreams and left you a crippled wreck? Ethan Russell doesn¡¯t know, and he doesn¡¯t want to find out. He¡¯s too busy trying to rebuild something resembling a life from the ruins of what remains after defenseman Tanner McCoy shattered his hip and ended his career as the most promising goalie for the Miami Spirit in twenty years. His grandfather¡¯s small hobby farm seems the perfect thing to distract him from what he¡¯s lost, even if he can¡¯t tell a llama from an alpaca.

Tanner knows he doesn¡¯t deserve forgiveness. It¡¯s never occurred to him as an option. With his own career destroyed by the panic attacks that hit him every time he laces up his skates, nightmares plaguing him, and his face too recognizable in his hometown, he gets in his car and runs from it all.

Neither Tanner nor Ethan are expecting to meet again. But when a favor for a mutual friend brings them together, they¡¯re forced to navigate a relationship fraught with pitfalls that threaten to swallow them both whole. And maybe, just maybe, the broken man and the man who broke him can learn how to heal each other.]]> 243 Michaela Grey Bea 0 4.00 2021 Off the Ice
author: Michaela Grey
name: Bea
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2021
rating: 0
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]]> His Boss for Christmas 222697980 "Not your slave!") his personal associate. Until the day he suddenly isn't, and Peter's perfect life stops making sense. His associate wants a personal life? He wants to find his soulmate? Unacceptable. Peter can't believe Justin believes in that nonsense. Soulmates don't exist.

Or do they?

A short MM romance novella. ~13,500 words. ]]> 67 Alessandra Hazard Bea 0 3.63 2024 His Boss for Christmas
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name: Bea
average rating: 3.63
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rating: 0
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]]> Illicit (The Wrong Alpha, #3) 57676663 These feelings are utterly wrong. He must be an impostor.

The last time Liam Blake saw his eldest brother, Liam was five and Anthony was sixteen. Liam barely remembers him. He remembers adoring him and remembers missing him, but his childhood memories faded as he grew up.

Fifteen years later, a man who calls himself Anthony Blake finally comes home after the war ends. He has documents that prove his identity, and he has Anthony¡¯s dark hair, blue eyes, and broad shoulders. There¡¯s no reason to think he isn¡¯t who he says he is¡ªexcept for Liam¡¯s strange, inexplicable attraction to the man who claims to be Anthony.

Liam refuses to believe he¡¯s that sick: related alphas and omegas can¡¯t be drawn to each other or get fixated on their sibling¡¯s scent. It¡¯s unnatural. It¡¯s perverse.

Could that man be an impostor?

But if he is, who is he¡ªand why is he pretending to be Anthony Blake?]]> 227 Alessandra Hazard Bea 0 3.88 2021 Illicit (The Wrong Alpha, #3)
author: Alessandra Hazard
name: Bea
average rating: 3.88
book published: 2021
rating: 0
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]]> Feral (The Wrong Alpha, #2) 54645745 Sometimes kissing the Beast doesn't turn it into a Prince Charming¡ªinstead, he's a charming prince you want to punch...

Jules is an ordinary nineteen-year-old omega from a perfectly respectable family. He¡¯s not the most beautiful, or the smartest, or the strongest of the four Blake siblings. And he¡¯s fine with it, really. He isn¡¯t ugly or anything, but by omega standards, he¡¯s nothing special. ¡°Nothing special¡± describes Jules¡¯s whole life. It¡¯s utterly boring.

So when strange things start happening in their house, it piques Jules¡¯s curiosity. There¡¯s a beast in the Blake family mansion; Jules is sure of it. He sometimes hears growls and screams coming from the basement, and the men guarding the door look positively terrified.

What could terrify grown alphas? Jules will have to investigate!

But his investigation comes with surprises...like the Beast's overwhelming effect on Jules's omega nature. It doesn't mean anything. Of course it doesn't. Jules is just curious; that's all.

Curiosity can change a life, but when you're attracted to a feral alpha whose real face you haven¡¯t even seen...will it change for the better? What if the Beast is no Prince Charming but a cold-hearted, cynical bastard? A bastard Jules shouldn't want¡ªbut does. A bastard Jules should stay away from¡ªbut can't.

This novel is a steamy alpha/omega enemies-to-lovers MM romance with a happily ever after. While mpreg exists in this world, it is only mentioned and does not appear on-page. This book can be read on its own or as part of the series The Wrong Alpha.]]> 238 Alessandra Hazard Bea 4 4.24 2021 Feral (The Wrong Alpha, #2)
author: Alessandra Hazard
name: Bea
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2021
rating: 4
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]]> The Shutout 59529662
Widower, Max Hartwell, is barely keeping it together, being a single-dad, managing his law firm, and navigating life's chaos. Life after loss is too difficult for surprises, which is why Max would be lost without his reliable best friend and neighbor, Jack.

Best pitcher in the MLB, Jack Spears, is at the top of his game. He has it all, except for the one thing he wants most, which happens to be the one thing he can't have if he doesn't want his private life to overshadow his career: love. When an emotional evening reveals his biggest secret, he's faced with losing everything that matters most to him.

Can Max see him for the man he truly is, or will Jack forever be doomed to live in the shadow of the image he created as America's favorite pitcher?

Heartfelt and human, The Shutout is a story of friendship, loss, love, and the rough road to new beginnings.]]> 383 Dianna Roman Bea 3 4.20 2022 The Shutout
author: Dianna Roman
name: Bea
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2022
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Forbidden (The Wrong Alpha, #5)]]> 87795282
But Aksel changes everything.

Aksel Cleghorn, his husband's alpha son.

Aksel is the only person in the world who makes Lucien feel like he belongs. Over the years, the connection between them grows into something more. Something they are not supposed to feel for each other. Something neither of them can control or resist.

It's wrong on so many levels.

They have to stop. But can they?

Please note: this book is set on an alien planet similar to contemporary Earth, and the characters don't have human biology [alpha/omega mating cycles, shapeshifter sex, a male with breasts, male lactation, scenting, knotting]. The book contains non-explicit references to past sexual assault and mpreg, codependency, depression, and hurt/comfort¡ªand happily ever after, against all odds. ]]> 212 Alessandra Hazard Bea 3 4.04 2024 Forbidden (The Wrong Alpha, #5)
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.04
book published: 2024
rating: 3
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]]> Bent 58856330
What happens when two straight guys meet and feel an inexplicable sexual connection? I'll give you a hint...one of them is bound to end up getting bent.

From the second Oliver lays eyes on dangerously sexy Ethan Quinn, his life isn't the same. One touch, one taste, is all it takes to ignite a passion that can't be ignored.

Bent is a fast paced, heartfelt story that will hurt (in all the right ways,) and will stay with you long after you've finished reading.

This story is intended for a mature audience aged 18 years or over. It contains erotic themes and BDSM. It is a gay erotic romance. If men loving men isn't your thing, give this story a very wide berth.]]> 110 Jesse H. Reign Bea 4 3.83 Bent
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name: Bea
average rating: 3.83
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]]> <![CDATA[Enemies of the State (The Executive Office #1)]]> 34664699 A rogue Black Ops unit with the president in their crosshairs.
A Secret Service agent who will break every rule.
A president falling for the one person he shouldn¡¯t¡ªa man.

Newly elected President Jack Spiers¡¯s presidency is rocked from the very beginning, and he¡¯s working furiously to keep the world from falling apart. Between terrorism attacks ripping apart Europe, Russia¡¯s constant posturing and aggression, and the quagmire of the Middle East, Jack is struggling to keep his campaign promise¡ªto work toward a better, safer world.

For Special Agent Ethan Reichenbach, Jack is just another president, the third in twelve years. With Jack¡¯s election, he¡¯s been promoted, and now he¡¯s running the presidential detail, which puts him side by side with Jack daily. He¡¯s expecting another stuffed suit and an arrogant DC politician, but Jack shocks him with his humor and humanity.

There are rules against a Secret Service agent and one of their protectees developing a friendship¡ªbig rules. Besides, Jack is a widower, and Ethan has always avoided falling for straight men. Ethan keeps his distance, but Jack draws him in, like gas to a naked flame, and it¡¯s a lure he isn¡¯t strong enough to turn away from.

As the two men collide, rules are shattered and the world teeters on the verge of war, and a rogue Black Ops unit bent on destruction sets Jack in their deadly crosshairs. Ethan must put everything on the line in order to save the man he¡¯s come to love, Jack¡¯s presidency, and the world.


*** Expanded second special edition, with 15,000+ additional words, expanded scenes, and character artwork.]]> 444 Tal Bauer Bea 4 m-m 4.20 2016 Enemies of the State (The Executive Office #1)
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2016
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Until I Saw You (Until I Saw You #1)]]> 60636244
High-flying, eccentric Riley Davenport has lost his sight, effectively clipping the vivacious man's wings. Learning to navigate in darkness is difficult enough without being treated like a house plant by his girlfriend, parents, and friends. The last thing he needs is another pushy caregiver, hovering over him, curtailing the last of his freedom. But Harper Reid is different...very different.

Nervous, quiet, reserved. It's almost like Harper has secrets and is the one who needs to be taught how to live again. And why does he smell like sugar cookies? Men aren't supposed to smell delicious.

An MM romance story of survival, healing, and finding the courage to love.]]> 246 Dianna Roman 1959553003 Bea 0 4.34 2023 Until I Saw You (Until I Saw You #1)
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Unrequited (Unrequited/Requited, #1)]]> 59908557
West is cheerful and popular, a jock and a genius. Despite Andy¡¯s best intentions, he develops a maddening crush on West. As their friendship deepens, so does his crush. It changes from an innocent flutter to the type of longing that defines a lifetime.

The problem? West is straight, so this epic love is unrequited¡­or is it?]]> 182 Jesse H. Reign Bea 4 3.96 2021 Unrequited (Unrequited/Requited, #1)
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name: Bea
average rating: 3.96
book published: 2021
rating: 4
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]]> Unbreak Me 61426050
David deals with his emotions the only way he knows how. By keeping a diary. A very detailed diary. A diary you get to read.

Unbreak Me is a story about first love and coming out. It contains a dollop of angst, smatterings of self-deprecating humour, and enough steam to make your hair frizz.

Depression and self-harm are mentioned.]]> 523 Jesse H. Reign Bea 5 4.46 2022 Unbreak Me
author: Jesse H. Reign
name: Bea
average rating: 4.46
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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]]> Valor on the Move (Valor, #1) 26123011 He¡¯d give his life to protect the president¡¯s son. But he never expected to risk his heart.

Growing up gay in the White House hasn¡¯t been easy for Rafael Castillo. Codenamed ¡°Valor¡± by the Secret Service, Rafa feels anything but brave as he hides in the closet and tries to stay below the radar in his last year of college. His father¡¯s presidency is almost over, and he just needs to stick to his carefully crafted plan. Once his family¡¯s out of the spotlight, he can be honest with his conservative parents about his sexuality and his dream of being a chef.

It¡¯s definitely not part of Rafa¡¯s plan to get a new Secret Service agent who¡¯s a walking wet dream, but he¡¯s made it this long keeping his desires to himself. Besides, it¡¯s not like Shane Kendrick would even look at him twice if it wasn¡¯t his job.

Shane¡¯s worked his way up through the Secret Service ranks, and while protecting the president¡¯s shy, boring son isn¡¯t his dream White House assignment, it¡¯s an easy enough task since no one pays Rafa much attention. He discovers there¡¯s a vibrant young man beneath the timid public shell, and while he knows Rafa has a crush on him, he assures himself it¡¯s harmless. Shane¡¯s never had room for romance in his life, and he¡¯d certainly never cross that line with a protectee. Keeping Rafa safe at any cost is Shane¡¯s mission.

But as Rafa gets under his skin, will they both put their hearts on the line?

This gay romance from Keira Andrews is the first part of the Valor duology and features a May-December age difference, Jane Austen levels of pining, forbidden love against the odds, and of course a happy ending.]]> 280 Keira Andrews 099409244X Bea 2 3.78 2015 Valor on the Move (Valor, #1)
author: Keira Andrews
name: Bea
average rating: 3.78
book published: 2015
rating: 2
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Keira Andrews is definitely not for me...
]]> Ezekiah 26622026 Ezekiah Sadler is an omega who doesn¡¯t want to be claimed.
Parker Ellis is an alpha who needs to make the omega his.
Ezekiah¡¯s wolf might submit to the first alpha who claims him, but Ezekiah wants more than that. If Parker can see past old prejudices, he might find his omega is more than he expected, and exactly what he needs.

***written for BDSM group's BRING OUT YOUR KINK - Bound by Ink writing event.]]> 110 Lisa Henry Bea 2 3.53 2015 Ezekiah
author: Lisa Henry
name: Bea
average rating: 3.53
book published: 2015
rating: 2
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]]> <![CDATA[My Dark Jock: The Complete Series (My Dark Jock Series)]]> 215154717 ¡°You hide it so well from everyone else. Your friends, the guys on the team. But you can¡¯t hide it from me. I can see how much you need to be dominated. I own you, and I can do whatever I want with you, and you¡¯ll love every second of it. Isn¡¯t that right?¡±

Meet Malcolm Blackwood¡ªtall, dark, brooding, and undeniably hot. The problem? He hates my guts.

I¡¯m North Nolan, the star player on our football team and the golden boy of Langly College. I'm straight and can have any woman I want.

Or so I thought.

It all began with late-night accidental voyeurism, a video phone, and a pair of handcuffs. Now, I'm entangled in Malcolm Blackwood¡¯s web¡ªmy enigmatic, brooding teammate. He introduces me to a world of dark pleasures, awakening a side of me I never knew existed. All he demands in return is complete possession of my body.

But Malcolm is more than just the wealthy, cold bully he appears to be. Once I get a taste of what lies beneath his cool facade, I can¡¯t let go.

Malcolm may want my body, but I want his heart.

Who will break first?

**Warning- Contains very little football, and a lot of spice** My Dark Jock is a high heat romance omnibus containing the complete series of shorts. It is intended for mature audiences only. Please use the ¡®look inside¡¯ functionand scroll to the front to check if this book is for you.]]> 416 Arden Long Bea 3 4.00 My Dark Jock: The Complete Series (My Dark Jock Series)
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name: Bea
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]]> <![CDATA[Roughing (Portland Seabirds, #1)]]> 53761652
Sinclair ¡°Saint¡± Levesque comes by his nickname honestly. He¡¯s spent his entire life devoted to hockey and the team he captains. He¡¯ll do whatever it takes to get them to the playoffs, including inviting a musclebound meathead who barely knows what a puck is into his beloved home.

Carmine Quinn knows his role. He protects the talent, which on this team means Saint. But he can¡¯t save Saint from his worst enemy¡ªhis own mind. Saint is unlike anyone Carmine has ever known, and it doesn¡¯t take long for Carmine to see just how special he is.

Saint soon realizes there¡¯s more to Carmine than his goon persona. But the attractive, funny man in his house may pose an even bigger threat to Saint than he could have possibly imagined. He challenges every belief Saint holds dear, turns them all on their heads, and for the first time in his life, Saint finds himself wanting more than hockey. Whether or not he has the courage to go for it remains to be seen.]]> 296 Michaela Grey Bea 4 3.93 2020 Roughing (Portland Seabirds, #1)
author: Michaela Grey
name: Bea
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2020
rating: 4
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]]> Two Words (Two Words, #1) 58899943 I knew what I was. I was a somewhat pretty, little Andonian with decent manners and an unplundered arse. I was unscarred and soft spoken. I was meek and terrified of all these Lestran people.
Their entire race was bigger and stronger than mine. I was educated, but no one buys an exotic slave for their education. I was doomed to belong to a master who wanted to fuck me in the arse.
The giant was too big. Surely, he didn't think... Surely no one would think that I could...]]> 619 MarieMaea Bea 4 4.38 Two Words (Two Words, #1)
author: MarieMaea
name: Bea
average rating: 4.38
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]]> Sidecar 14769258 270 Amy Lane 161372568X Bea 0 to-read 4.29 2012 Sidecar
author: Amy Lane
name: Bea
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2012
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 8]]> 217021102 CAUGHT IN THE SPIDER'S WEB

In the aftermath of the censer's spell, Mo Ran awakens on Dragonblood Mountain beside a slumbering Chu Wanning, everything between them forever changed. Yet before he can explain himself, Hua Binan--the mastermind behind their plight--arrives on the scene and kidnaps Chu Wanning, leaving Mo Ran utterly alone.

Down the mountain, a man with Mo Ran's face has been committing heinous crimes, and the cultivation world clamors for blood. Helpless to rescue Chu Wanning and fearful of the consequences for Sisheng Peak, Mo Ran returns to face the justice of Tianyin Pavilion and the darkness of his buried past.

Meanwhile, trapped in Hua Binan's grasp, Chu Wanning is haunted by dreams of his past life--the life he shared with Taxian-jun. What he discovers in them stands to change everything he thought he knew about Mo Ran's bloody path to becoming the cruel tyrant he once was.]]> 364 Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou Bea 0 4.58 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 8
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.58
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]]> <![CDATA[The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 9]]> 220240970 HELL IS TOO COLD

Mo Ran awakens in the prison at Tianyin Pavilion, the subject of scorn and ridicule as he awaits trial for his crimes. At worst, his souls will be torn apart, never to re-enter the cycle of reincarnation. At best, Tianyin Pavilion will dig out his shattered spiritual core in the name of justice. In either case, he is unlikely to survive.

Far away on Mount Jiao, Chu Wanning, too, has awakened with the memories of two lifetimes and more: The truth of how Mo Ran became infected with the curse that poisoned his heart in the past lifetime. Distraught, he rushes to Mo Ran¡¯s rescue, hoping to clear his name in time to save his life.

As the cultivation realm assembles to decide Mo Ran¡¯s fate, Hua Binan and Taxian-jun lurk in the shadows, waiting for the final piece of their nightmarish plan to fall into place¡ªa plan that, if allowed to come to fruition, stands to sunder two worlds.

]]> 404 Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou Bea 0 4.61 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 9
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]]> <![CDATA[The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 3]]> 60587540 THE LONELY ROAD TO HELL

As Mo Ran accompanies Chu Wanning in pursuit of the mastermind behind the mysterious incidents plaguing his life reborn, Mo Ran finds his hatred for his teacher beginning to waver. Yet all too soon, disaster strikes the opening of the Heavenly Rift, a tear in the fabric of the world that would set hell's most terrible demons loose upon humanity.

Despite all he has seen since rebirth, Mo Ran is unprepared to face the greatest tragedy of his past life--the calamity that turned him against his teacher forever and set him on the lonely path to a bloodstained throne. If Mo Ran is to avoid this bitter fate, he must make a new choice and break with the past. But while the tragedy of this life may unfold differently, the sacrifices will be no less great.]]> 436 Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou 1638589348 Bea 0 4.70 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 3
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]]> <![CDATA[The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 7]]> 209544340 POINT OF NO RETURN

After failing in their quest to?capture the treacherous Xu Shuanglin, Mo Ran and Chu Wanning pursue him to the impenetrable Mount Jiao, accompanied by the noble Nangong Si and the leaders of the cultivation realm's great sects.

There, they find the ancestral tomb of Rufeng Sect transformed into a macabre spectacle under the influence of Xu Shuanglin's forbidden magic. And their adversary's work is not as Sisheng Peak and their allies fight their way to the top of the mountain, Xu Shuanglin resorts to a powerful and mysterious magic that threatens to tear their world asunder.

As the combined forces of the cultivation world race to stop Xu Shuanglin, Mo Ran must finally confront the past he's been running from since his rebirth. Will Mo Ran lose everything he has gained in this life--including Chu Wanning?]]> 428 Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou 168579775X Bea 0 4.64 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 7
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]]> <![CDATA[Omega for the Mafia Boss (Mated in the Mafia, #1)]]> 201748262 Forced marriages usually aren't fated. Except for those that are...

As the eldest alpha in his family, Andro is expected to take over control of the family when his father retires as the patriarch. But before that can happen, tradition dictates that Andro must be mated. And not just mated, but married. Only problem is that Andro has zero interest in taking a mate...or husband.

Joseph is the youngest son of the Santoro family...and the only omega. He's treated like dirt but he dutifully manages the books and does what his father asks of him--legal or otherwise.

When Andro gets the bright idea to kidnap the mistreated Joey Santoro and force him to become his mate, he has no idea what that could possibly lead to. Both of their lives are changed forever...and their priorities quickly shift away from the families they were raised in to the family they are raising together.

Omega for the Mafia Boss is the first Mated in the Mafia book by best-selling authors Jena Wade and Aria Grace. This duo creates a sweet and sexy world of men who make babies despite the drama surrounding them. If you love knotty fun, protective alphas, and witty banter, grab your copy today.]]> 108 Jena Wade Bea 2 3.68 Omega for the Mafia Boss (Mated in the Mafia, #1)
author: Jena Wade
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average rating: 3.68
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]]> The Land Of Jacob 63896986
Henry Schwartz is head over heels for Eli. Together they take part in many sinful acts in the barn, but when the high moon of Eli¡¯s heat arises, he can hear Eli¡¯s screams from the Miller¡¯s house as the Ceremony of Copulation begins in cruelty and pain for his love.

Even though Eli is coupled with another, and mating has commenced, Henry can¡¯t resist him. They¡¯re caught in the midst of an unforgivable deed.

As Eli¡¯s stomach grows, his family will do anything they can to keep him apart from Henry.

The Jacobians are a people of tradition that turned their backs on the outside world hundreds of years ago, but if Henry and Eli want to be together, they will have to buck the old ways and fight for what they believe in, fight for their love.]]> 194 Sarah Havan Bea 2 3.54 The Land Of Jacob
author: Sarah Havan
name: Bea
average rating: 3.54
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]]> Hearthkeeper 24500363
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: BDSM dynamics, both healthy and unhealthy; impact play; erotic humiliation; promiscuity; cultural non-monogamy; substance abuse/dependence
Words:102893 complete]]> 309 Cordelia Kingsbridge Bea 4 3.88 2015 Hearthkeeper
author: Cordelia Kingsbridge
name: Bea
average rating: 3.88
book published: 2015
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Broken Ice (Alpha Omega Hockey #4)]]> 204616636
Being traded from the team that did that to him is a slap to the face. Being traded to their direct competitors, the Miami Manatees, is just the cherry on top of the sh*t sundae that has become his life.

Now Beau doesn¡¯t just have to get through heats only an Alpha would be able to help with, but has to tolerate Emilio, the guy who doesn¡¯t only hate him, but his Omega scent.
Which doesn¡¯t really make sense, what with how protective and possessive the Alpha gets when Beau goes into heat¡­and how he keeps volunteering to help him through them.

Beau might take him up on that offer, but that doesn¡¯t mean he¡¯s going to fall in love.

This story contains a goofily oblivious main character and his long-suffering romantic interest, many a heat, plenty of nesting, hurt/comfort, and a dog named Bingo.

This book takes place a decade after the beginning of Alpha Omega: New York and can be read as a standalone.]]> 213 Marina Vivancos Bea 4 4.10 2024 Broken Ice (Alpha Omega Hockey #4)
author: Marina Vivancos
name: Bea
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2024
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Redemption of a Slave (Lost and Found, #1)]]> 41811865
Antoine Calvet has lived a blessed life. The alpha son of a wealthy farmer, he is an anomaly among his own gender, wanting to use his position to protect those he cares about, rather than flaunting either his money or his power. So when Antoine meets Dante at a slave auction, his heart goes out to the bruised and battered man, unwilling to leave him to endure even more suffering.

But once Antoine gets Dante back to his estate, he has to wonder if he¡¯s taken on more than he can handle. Dante¡¯s trust in alphas has been completely destroyed, and he veers between cowering fear and outbursts of anger, unsettling the entire estate.

But Antoine is convinced that kindness can win over the hardest of hearts and that with enough time, even Dante can be redeemed. But as his quest to show Dante that he matters delves into uncharted territory, Antoine will be forced to confront the very foundations of the society he lives in, and for the first time in his life, he¡¯ll have to question whether an omega can truly be more than just a slave.

This novel can be read as a standalone or as part of the series.

Books in the Lost and Found Book 1: Redemption of a SlaveBook 2: The RunawayBook 3: Rescue for a Rebel

This novel contains themes of slavery and rape scenes which may be disturbing for some readers.]]> 183 Laura Taylor Bea 4 4.00 2018 Redemption of a Slave (Lost and Found, #1)
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rating: 4
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My favorite thing about this is that the omegas have no interest in raising the children, which suits me VERY well bc I love a good mpreg, but I have no interest in the child lol
]]> <![CDATA[A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel (The Doomsday Books, #2)]]> 75505273
The earl and the smuggler should be natural enemies, but cocksure, enragingly competent Luke is a trained secretary and expert schemer¡ªexactly the sort of man Rufus needs by his side. Before long, Luke becomes an unexpected ally...and the lover Rufus had never hoped to find.

But Luke came to Stone Manor with an ulterior motive, one he's desperate to keep hidden even from the lord he can't resist. As the lies accumulate and family secrets threaten to destroy everything they hold dear, master and man find themselves forced to decide whose side they're really on...and what they're willing to do for love.]]> 336 K.J. Charles 1728255902 Bea 4 4.24 2023 A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel (The Doomsday Books, #2)
author: K.J. Charles
name: Bea
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2023
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Dating Experiment (Better With You #2)]]> 210305698 Three years ago, I sold my soul to the devil.
Also known as my boss. Same thing.
Here¡¯s the deal. Connor Quinn is arrogant, impossible to please, cold as ice, and prone to find flaws in everything.
Since that fatal day three years ago, many a murder plan have been made and many a weapon considered.
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I accidentally get to know him better, which is unfortunate, since it turns out that underneath Connor¡¯s icy exterior, there¡¯s a man shaped by past hurts and difficult life lessons.
Which means I¡¯m in a bit of a pickle since it also turns out I might kind of like the bastard¡­

Connor:
For as long as I can remember, I¡¯ve chased calm. I¡¯m the exact opposite of an adrenaline junkie with my pursuit of peace and quiet.
My rules are simple. I don¡¯t make terrible decisions. I don¡¯t make mistakes. And I don¡¯t do chaos.
Until Jamie.
He¡¯s an anomaly. A glitch in the system. Unpredictable. Distracting. Confusing.
But now I¡¯ve accidentally gotten to know him better, and it turns out he¡¯s also warm. And funny. And interesting. And with him, the world gets just a tiny bit quieter.
And I fit just a tiny bit better.]]> 282 Briar Prescott Bea 0 to-read 4.07 2021 The Dating Experiment (Better With You #2)
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.07
book published: 2021
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]]> <![CDATA[Oleander: A Great Expectations Reimagining]]> 203177517 Caspien Deveraux was poison.

It took me years to realise that he hadn¡¯t been born like that. He¡¯d been cultivated and nurtured by a careful hand and a bitter heart.

When I first met him, he was a bud. One primed to bloom beautifully and deadly. One I should have torn out at the root.

I loathed him. I loved him. And until him, I hadn¡¯t known just how completely those two things could exist at once.]]> 599 Scarlett Drake Bea 0 to-read 4.48 2024 Oleander: A Great Expectations Reimagining
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.48
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]]> <![CDATA[Sorcery and Small Magics (The Wildersongs Trilogy, #1)]]> 199826249 Desperate to undo the curse binding them to each other, an impulsive sorcerer and his curmudgeonly rival venture deep into a magical forest in search of a counterspell¡ªonly to discover that magic might not be the only thing pulling them together.

Leovander Loveage is a master of small magics.

He can summon butterflies with a song, or turn someone¡¯s hair pink by snapping his fingers. Such minor charms don¡¯t earn him much admiration from other sorcerers (or his father), but anything more elaborate always blows up in his face. Which is why Leo vowed years ago to never again write powerful magic.

That is, until a mix-up involving a forbidden spell binds Leo to obey the commands of his longtime nemesis, Sebastian Grimm. Grimm is Leo¡¯s complete opposite¡ªrespected, exceptionally talented, and an absolutely insufferable curmudgeon. The only thing they agree on is that getting caught using forbidden magic would mean the end of their careers. They need a counterspell, and fast. But Grimm casts spells, he doesn¡¯t undo them, and Leo doesn¡¯t mess with powerful magic.

Chasing rumors of a powerful sorcerer with a knack for undoing curses, Leo and Grimm enter the Unquiet Wood, a forest infested with murderous monsters and dangerous outlaws alike. To dissolve the curse, they¡¯ll have to uncover the true depths of Leo¡¯s magic, set aside their long-standing rivalry, and¡ªmuch to their horror¡ªwork together.

Even as an odd spark of attraction flares between them.]]> 416 Maiga Doocy 0356523993 Bea 0 to-read 4.31 2024 Sorcery and Small Magics (The Wildersongs Trilogy, #1)
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.31
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]]> <![CDATA[Married Thrice to Salted Fish Èý¼ÞÏÌÓã]]> 60896186
On the eve of their wedding, Young Master Hou lay lazily on the bed and said, ¡°Beauty, to be honest, I really don¡¯t want to engage in domestic struggles. I just want to drift along, eat and wait to die. I want to be a salted fish.¡±

A year later, Young Master Hou became gravely ill. He took Lin Qingyu¡¯s hand and sighed, ¡°Wife, I¡¯m going to die, but I think I can continue to transmigrate. In order for you to properly recognize me in the future, let us set a secret code.¡±

After the death of Young Master Hou, Lin Qingyu was prepared to stay a widow all his life. Unexpectedly, after only half a year, the great general who had rendered outstanding military service, actually came to propose marriage.

Lin Qingyu would rather die. But the general said but one statement, ¡°If odd, change; if even, remain the same?¡±

Lin Qingyu: ¡°¡­I will marry you.¡±

After two years, the general died in battle. Before Lin Qingyu even had time to grieve, he was recruited into the palace by the Emperor.

The emperor complained aggrievedly, ¡°Baobei, this time I have became the Emperor. My salted fish dreams have been completely shattered¡­¡±

Lin Qingyu knew that although his husband was a bag of lazybones, no one was his equal when it came to conspiracy and schemes.

He rubbed the Emperor¡¯s head. ¡°Don¡¯t think about it. Get started on those reports. Behave yourself.¡±]]> 1332 ±È¿¨±È Bea 4 4.50 Married Thrice to Salted Fish Èý¼ÞÏÌÓã
author: ±È¿¨±È
name: Bea
average rating: 4.50
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]]> <![CDATA[A Kind of Romance (A Kind of Stories, #2)]]> 30120456
Benny Ruggieri is a fiercely proud New Yorker who dreams of making it big as a costume designer in the theater. In the meantime, he¡¯s working two part-time jobs in the food biz. When his new boss sets him up with his successful son, Benny has zero expectations. If nothing else, he figures he can entertain himself by making the uptight businessman squirm. Instead, the two become unlikely friends with an inexplicable attraction they can¡¯t ignore. Benny might be the one to help Zeke set aside his quest for revenge, if he¡¯s willing to let go and forgive what he can¡¯t forget¡­ and give in to an unexpected kind of romance.]]> 234 Lane Hayes 1634773233 Bea 0 to-read 4.17 2016 A Kind of Romance (A Kind of Stories, #2)
author: Lane Hayes
name: Bea
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2016
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[The Duke at Hazard (Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune, #2)]]> 208918808 Don't miss the second thrilling Regency romance in the Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune series by KJ Charles...

The Duke of Severn is one of the greatest men in Britain.

He's also short, quiet, and unimpressive. And now he's been robbed, after indulging in one rash night with a strange man who stole the heirloom Severn ring from his finger. The Duke has to get it back, and he can't let anyone know how he lost it. So when his cousin bets that he couldn't survive without his privilege and title, the Duke grasps the opportunity to hunt down his ring-incognito.

Life as an ordinary person is terrifying...until the anonymous Duke meets Daizell Charnage, a disgraced gentleman, and hires him to help. Racing across the country in search of the thief, the Duke and Daizell fall into scrapes, into trouble-and in love.

Daizell has been excluded from polite society, his name tainted by his father's crimes and his own misbehaviour. Now he dares to dream of a life somewhere out of sight with the quiet gentleman who's stolen his heart. He doesn't know that his lover is a hugely rich public figure with half a dozen titles. And when he finds out, it will risk everything they have...]]> 336 K.J. Charles 1398715794 Bea 4 4.19 2024 The Duke at Hazard (Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune, #2)
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name: Bea
average rating: 4.19
book published: 2024
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Party Boy's Guide to Dating a Geek (Clumsy Cupid Guidebooks, #1)]]> 13641556
Fee Navarro has everything he a great IT job, a nice apartment, and all the high-tech toys his geeky heart could ever want. He doesn¡¯t do casual, and he knows guys like Ash are nothing but. Ash may burn hot for Fee, but Fee isn¡¯t willing to take a chance on a vain, little party boy with too many tats and an oversized ego. He wants someone to share his life with, and he won¡¯t settle for anything less. Too bad Ash has never been the type to give up easily. He has a plan, and he¡¯s not stopping until he proves he¡¯s more than just a pretty face¡ªhe¡¯s someone worthy of winning Fee¡¯s heart.]]> 272 Piper Vaughn Bea 0 to-read 3.83 2012 The Party Boy's Guide to Dating a Geek (Clumsy Cupid Guidebooks, #1)
author: Piper Vaughn
name: Bea
average rating: 3.83
book published: 2012
rating: 0
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