Gay Romance Report April 28, 2023

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Come Closer to Me, by Christie Gordon

A man crushing on his brother’s best friend. Another man who’s afraid to love. When all is laid bare, can love triumph over fear?

Axel Sandstrom

I’m the lead guitar player in a punk-pop band and I get hit on a lot. But I’ve got a big problem—a crush on my older brother’s best friend, Remy. Of course, he’s straight. So instead of having him, I’ve become the king of hookups. I’m used to hiding my feelings behind teasing and innuendo. But that only drives him further away from me.

When Remy decides to go back to school, my brother asks me to tutor him. After spending time alone with him, it’s pretty obvious he’s not as straight as he says he is.

Remy Hall

Axel makes me feel things. Tingly things. But he’s also obnoxious and my best friend’s younger brother. I should stay away, except that I need him to tutor me. During our tutoring sessions it’s impossible for me to deny my attraction to him.

But the bigger issue, is my all-consuming fear of being close to people. After the deaths of my younger brother and my dad, I don’t want to get close to anyone. But Axel makes me want to try. He might have the conviction to yank me back to him, kicking and screaming, as I’m about to fall off the edge.

Come Closer to Me is the second book in the Rock U series and is part of the Mesa Boys universe. This novel features bisexual awakening, hurt/comfort, and a rocker in love with his brother’s best friend. It guarantees an HEA and has no cliffhangers. It features a bad boy who goes after what he wants, and a man who’s hiding his attraction to men and shies away from love. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order.

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The Witch’s Familiar, by TJ Nichols

“…fantastic blend of paranormal romance and magical mystery…” – Divine Magazine

He can hold lightning in his hand, but will love slip through his fingers?

The last thing Jude Sullivan wants is to go to some small town in the middle of nowhere to stop a monster from killing cows, but if he doesn’t go the Coven will strip his magic. Losing his magic is the second last thing he wants. The third thing is a familiar, but the Fates have other ideas.

Rob Mackenzie is the local mechanic, that he is also a bear shifter is a secret none of the humans in town know and that’s the way he wants to keep it. The monster tearing up cattle and a Coven sent witch, who cares more about his hair and boots, are getting in the way of his comfortable rut.
Kissing the witch was his first and last mistake.

Now their lives are bound and with the monster getting closer to town it’s not just their hearts on the line.

Discover the world of the Familiar Mates mm fated mates paranormal romance series with book 1, The Witch’s Familiar. The Witch’s Familiar has a grumpy bear shifter, a sassy city witch who loves shoes, hates cows and needs someone to believe in him and his magic. There’s steam, monster hunting and a camping trip with only one tent.

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Foxy Tails, by Natalina Reis

Join a witty fox, a divine healer, and their companions on a voyage filled with danger, magic, romance, and surprises in a world where nothing is what it seems in this stunning MM fantasy romance by best-selling author Natalina Reis.

Unloved and broken, Huli knows nothing but hate. Born a nine-tailed fox in a world that hunts demons like him, he does what he must to survive.

Until the day fate throws him right into the arms of the Healer.

Xiao Ying grew up in a family of divine healers. But when he comes back to find his whole family murdered, he vows to bring them the justice they deserve. Xiao Ying chooses a lonely life, gathering the evidence he needs, and not allowing anything to get in his way.

Until the day his life crosses that of a nine-tailed fox and changes forever.

Brought together by fate and united by love, Huli and Xiao Ying embark on the adventure of a lifetime. One that will either answer all their questions or reveal truths they should’ve left buried.

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Ineligible Receiver, by Rheland Richmond and Emerson Beckett

A sexy and emotional story about two best friends that secretly fall in love, but struggle to keep a heartbreaking secret from tearing them apart.

When I met Greg Foster, the straight tight end for the Portland Pirates, the rookie needed a friend to bring him out of his shell. There was more to the shy twenty-two-year-old bookworm than met the eye, and I was the perfect person for the task. My roommate and best friend, Christian, was involved with the Pirates QB, so a new friend to hang out with was good.

I pushed down my attraction to him and became the best friend he ever had. We bar-hopped all over Portland and played video games in our apartments. We even loved the same indy band from Seattle.

Then we fucked up when we fell in love. And by fucked up, I mean we got married even though we knew our marriage had to remain a secret.

No one knew about us. Not even our closest friends. And every time they asked, we gave them the same line… we’re just friends.

And ultimately, the reason for that secret would tear us apart. Now, here I was three years after meeting him, and wasn’t sure how to survive without him. He was the love of my life, and I was his.

Ineligible Receiver is a friends-to-lovers and bi-awakening story and Book 5 in The Package Deal Series.

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When Forever Finds Us, by Claudia Burgoa

He saved my heart.

She owns my soul.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa comes the highly anticipated conclusion to The Downfall of Us Duet.

The first time I saw her, I had a feeling about her.

It was the hypnotizing indigo eyes.

Her smile.

Her.

I find myself drawn to her music.

I can’t stop thinking about her voice.

I’m captivated by her beauty.

I don’t understand the bond between us.

Also, I belong to someone else.

He put me together when I was broken.

He loved me when I couldn’t stand on my own two feet.

We fought for our freedom.

But still, I feel incomplete.

Piper Decker might own a piece of me.

But Derek Farrows claimed me when I was broken.

Can I belong to two people?

Can we coexist as one and find our forever?

When Forever Finds Us is a heartwrenching story of finding who you are before you can offer your heart.

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Billionaire’s Sexy Ranger, by Dillon Hart

Trapped in a winter storm, with my sexy billionaire boss. You know, the one I keep trying to forget.

Jett Baxter is exactly the man I don’t need.
Billionaire with a bad attitude and handsome as hell.
I have to focus on the horses.
Mucking stalls, watering, feeding.
It’s hard work.
It’s also hard to keep my eyes off of him.
He owns the reserve. So he’s my boss.
And off limits.
But when a storm hits, and we’re trapped together, sparks fly.
I can’t fall for him. I won’t.
That’s what my brain says.
But what about my heart?

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Step into the luxurious world of Gay Billionaires, where power, wealth, and passion collide in a tantalizing series of love stories. Each book in this series follows a different billionaire and his journey towards finding true love with his perfect match. From the glitz and glamour of the city to the wild prairies of the west, these captivating tales will leave you breathless and wanting more.

Indulge in the scorching chemistry between each billionaire and his love interest as they navigate the challenges of their privileged lifestyles and the intense emotions that come with falling in love. From unexpected twists to sizzling romance, the Gay Billionaires series is the perfect escape into a world of steamy sensuality, luxury, and romance.

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Daddy’s Other Boy, by Simon Strange

Loren

I’ve kept a secret from my husband. All my life I’ve had fantasies that I’m ashamed of. Things that I want to share with my husband, but every time I try, it’s like I can barely breathe. Harrison knows that I have a daddy kink, and he’s doing his best to lean into it, but I can tell that there’s something missing for him. Couple that with the fact that even after all this time together, I can barely take him, and I feel like a total failure who can’t even please Daddy the way he needs. And if I told Harrison what I dream about because of that… I don’t know if we’d survive it.

Harrison

I want to be the Daddy that Loren needs. My husband and I are happy, but I know there’s more that Loren wants out of me. He wants me to be the dominant Daddy he’s always fantasized about, and I’ve tried to be that, but I know I’m failing miserably at it. When a crisis at the art museum we built together means we have to focus on saving the biggest fundraiser in three states, it’s almost a relief that we have to focus on something else. That is until the only way forward we can find is to roll the dice on a talented sous chef with almost no reputation to speak Kody Chavez. The boy that might wake Loren and I up, or ruin us forever.

Kody

I’ve played with couples before and been burned every time. When Harrison and Loren accept my desperate bid to cater the Seven Crows Gala event, the pressure is enough to kill me. It could be the key to everything I’ve wanted for my career. So I know I shouldn’t get sucked into their lives, that I shouldn’t mix business with pleasure, that I need to focus on convincing some of the wealthiest people in the Pacific Northwest that I’m worth taking a chance on and ignore everything else. But Harrison has the potential to be the perfect switch Daddy I’ve always wanted, and Loren craves the kind of humiliation that I rarely get to deliver. The problem is, neither of these two men knows what the other really wants. If I get in the middle of that, I could ruin their marriage, my shot at a once-in-a-lifetime career move, and get my heart broken when they decide they no longer need me to be their experiment in kink. I’m supposed to be the next top chef, not Daddy’s Other Boy. But I don’t know if I can help myself. And I certainly don’t know if I’m making the worst decision of my life or the only one that matters.

Daddy’s Other Boy is an MMM age-gap romance featuring a sexy switch daddy, a sadistically dominant, bratty bottom, and a submissive cuck husband who all work together to spark a five-flame non-stop ride that will require at least one change of underpants. This book is part of the Daddies for Dollars multi-author series, where every book features a swoon-worthy Daddy, a boy he adores, and a happily ever after helped along by a fundraiser event. Each book stands alone, but with six delicious Daddy pairings to choose from, why not read them all?

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How Do We Survive Together?, by Ki Brightly and M.D. Gregory

The Mobster with Heart
Rowen Shaughnessy thought he had the only man he needed—Dr. Vail Mifflin. But when Fallon shows interest, Rowen starts to question his entire view on the world, along with his feelings. How much love can one man give? Fallon has been a constant in Rowen’s life for months, and Rowen never paid much attention to the younger man until now. There is more to Fallon than meets the eye, and he deserves to be romanced. Rowen wants to play that part in Fallon’s life.

The Attention-Starved Fighter
Fallon Maher is interested in as much love as he can get, and his fascination with Rowen increases. He wants a whirlwind relationship, since that is all he has ever known, but Rowen is different because he needs to take his sweet time. Going slow isn’t something Fallon is used to, but he is willing to give it a shot if it means real feelings will grow between them.

A World Full of Chaos
As their romance heats up, so does the violence surrounding them. Their mob—the Killough Company—is at war with a cartel that is set on taking them out. Their world is on fire, and they can either join the battle or end up in a precarious position that could result in their deaths. Can they fall in love while they’re fighting for their lives? Or will it all be too much?

How Do We Survive Together? must be read as part of the Irish Roulette series to get the most enjoyment out of the story. The book does not end on a cliffhanger, but there are more Irish mob stories to come from Ki Brightly and M.D. Gregory!

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Playing Dirty, by Beth Bolden (Narrated by Darcy Stark)

All Wade Lewis wants during rookie preseason camp is to play great football and to make it to the final fifty three man roster.

He absolutely does not want Tristan Nicholson.

His complete and total opposite.

His teammate.

His competition.

And his roommate.

During the day, Tristan unexpectedly proves to be helpful on and off the field, but at night, when the lights go out, Tristan also becomes the only man he can’t resist.

First he’s a friend, then astonishingly, he becomes a lover.

And then he becomes the last thing Wade ever expected: everything.

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Borrowing Blue, by Lucy Lennox (Narrated by Michael Dean)

Blue: When my ex walks into the resort bar with his new husband on his arm, I want nothing more than to prove to him that I’ve moved on. Thankfully, the sexy stranger sitting next to me is more than willing to share a few kisses in the name of revenge. It gets even better when those scorching kisses turn into a night of fiery passion. 

The only problem? Turns out the stranger’s brother is marrying my sister later this week.

Tristan: I have one rule: no messing with the guests at my vineyard resort. Of course the one exception I make turns out to be my future brother-in-law. Now we’re stuck together for a week of wedding activities, and there’s no avoiding the heat burning between us. 

So fine, we make a deal: one week. One week to enjoy each other’s bodies and get it out of our system. Once the bride and groom say I do and we become family, it’ll all be over between us. Right?

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Lancelot, by Silvia Violet

When I met Julian, I wanted to hate him. He’s my opposite in every way.

I’m impulsive. A rule breaker. A criminal.

He likes thing quiet and orderly.

But when I made demands, he stood his ground, and I knew I had to have him. I never imagined a mousy, uptight librarian could push all my buttons, but he does.

To win him over though, I’ll have to do the impossible: Prove that occasionally, I can be reserved and restrained. And show Julian that he can trust a criminal with his heart.

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Pictures of You, by Leta Blake

Peter Mandel is an 18-year-old private school senior who’s passionate about photography and bent on keeping his attractions secret. Enter Adam Algedi, a charming, worldly guy who doesn’t do labels, but does want to do Peter.

Swept away on a journey of first love and intimate discovery, Peter hopes for a future where he won’t have to hide his truth. But as the web of lies he and Adam are weaving grows relentlessly tangled, can Peter find the confidence to do the right thing? Or will his crush on Daniel, a college acquaintance, put him on a different path?

Join Peter in the first book of this critically acclaimed trilogy as he struggles to love and be loved and to grow into a man worthy of his own respect.

Leta Blake’s ’90s Coming of Age series is a must-read for fans of New Adult Romance and coming-of-age fiction.

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Luck of the Devil, Lark Taylor

One demon. One angel. A relationship that’s failed so many times. Could it really be just one human they’ve been missing?

Dagon

For centuries, Dimitri and I have tried to make it work. Each time we’ve been torn apart by our dominant natures, neither of us willing to back down. A hundred years ago, I thought he’d betrayed me in the worst possible way. In a fit of anger, we made a deal that led to my downfall.

Now Dimitri is back in my life, reshaping our history with the truth. But love still isn’t enough to make it work, not when being together tears us apart.

When he tells me he’s met our human mate, I can’t help but hope that Lucky will be the key to loving Dimitri the way I’ve always wanted.

But with Hell knocking at our door and an uprising threatening us all, can we persuade Lucky to give us a chance before it’s too late?

Dimitri

I haven’t given up on Dagon for one hundred years, and I won’t now.

When Lucky crosses my path, I finally understand why Dagon and I have never quite worked. Fate never intended us to be a couple…we were destined to be a triad. Lucky is the piece we need to complete us.

Winning Lucky over won’t be easy. Someone is hurting him, making him put up walls that are nearly impossible for us to cross.

But chasing Dagon has taught me that I’m a stubborn angel. I won’t give up on either of my mates.

Lucky

What an ironic nickname. Never in my life has anything lucky ever happened to me.

But everything changes when I meet Dagon and Dimitri. Two super-hot guys who aren’t put off by my inexperience? All my dreams are coming true.

Not for long though. Even with my boss and his family looking out for me, I know it’s only a matter of time before my past catches up to me.

So, for now, I’m going to soak up every drop of happiness Dimitri and Dagon have to offer.

Drink it up and pray they forgive me when I do what I always do.

Run…and don’t look back.

Luck of the Devil is an action-filled, fated-mates MMM paranormal romance with an HEA and no cliff-hanger. It is the final instalment in The Reckless Damned series, which is best enjoyed in order due to the overarching plot. Each book focuses on a different couple or triad and has an HEA.

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Shameless Affairs, by Hayden Hall

I never wanted anyone this much. Especially not a guy.

Aaron stumbled into my arms and I wasn’t able to let go of him since. Wounded, he needs a place to crash and a friend to help him through. He’s so hurt and lost that he makes me want to be his protector against the world.

But strange, new feelings rise very quickly. Being around him makes me imagine things a straight guy has no business wanting. Least of all a taken, straight guy. But the longer he’s with us, the more I want him all for myself.

Until my girl sparks one fight too many, then goes away. And it’s just us boys. And I see the look of desire in his eyes.

How many bridges will we burn? How many hearts will we break? How far are we willing to go in the name of love?

Shameless Affairs is the second novel in the Destined to Fail series. This book explores the themes of infidelity and love that requires sacrifices. It includes close proximity, bisexual awakening, and a gray take on the ‘cheating with each other’ trope. While this is the second novel in the series, it can be read as a complete standalone (but it’s more fun to read in the order of release).

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Will of Dragons, by AC Andrews (Narrated by Isaac Grisham)

Evil hides beneath armor of gleaming white.

The new civil war has cracked the empire apart as Turi and Rio race to gather allies against Clan Ishima’s brutality. The enemy is ten steps ahead, and Turi is pushed to his limit to stop the evil a corrupted paladin order has unleashed.

Demari, finally fulfilling a lifelong dream at sea with his brother, finds himself recruited into the designs of a goddess and soul-bound to a man he barely knows. In the fight for supremacy in the empire’s waters, Demari’s newfound power and connection will alter the course of the war and change his life forever.

Meanwhile, back on Trosika the new empress, Sarina Marias, faces betrayal, ancient magic, and intrigue as Ishima agents make their next move to control the island. When fate brings her face to face with the God of War, can she match her will to his?

Will of Dragons is the second book in the Bel’s War series, an exciting LGBTQ+ epic fantasy with gay, trans, and non-binary protagonists!

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The Delicious Series: The First Volume, by Stella Starling

The first volume of Stella Starling’s bestselling Delicious Series includes three full-length novels:

Someday
A flamboyant bakery artist finds the prince he’s been waiting for when his path crosses an ex-con working in a rose garden…

Someday is a 71,000 word gay romance featuring an opposites attract, hurt/comfort theme, a sexual awakening, flowers, the wisdom of princesses, and a love worth believing in. Enjoy!

Delicious
A workaholic bakery owner finally has to slow down when an accident leaves him relying on the sexy, straight banker who insists on caring for him while he recovers…

Delicious is a 62,000 word gay romance featuring forced proximity, a sexual awakening, early risers, erection night, homophobia, and two men with too much in common to deny that they were made for each other. Enjoy!

Falling
A starry-eyed bookstore owner with the worst luck in love accidentally drunk posts his way into dating the fake boyfriend of his dreams…

Falling is an 86,000 word gay romance featuring fake boyfriends, a precocious kiddo, a bi-awakening, a whole lot of mud, and a happily ever after that only comes once those who deserve it find the courage to be real. Enjoy!

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Pretty F*cked, by J.R. Gray

Caspian Locke

I don’t think we even begin to understand love until we’ve lost the one we thought we’d spend the rest of our life with.

I don’t think we begin to understand ourselves until we realize that it’s most likely our fault.

And I don’t think we begin to understand life until we understand it comes in so many shades of gray.

You can be a good person and still do irrevocable harm.

Life is messy, so fucking messy.

I hate it.

Or maybe I hate myself.

I thought for a long time I hated him.

But I can’t hate Iris.

No matter how much he hurts, I still carry this little fucking wish in the depths of my soul that one day he’ll forgive me and admit he still loves me.

Part of life is living with the burden of what I’ve done and waiting for a day that will never come.

This is that life.

And we all come out Pretty F*cked.

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Daddies for Dollars series, various authors

Kink for a cause! Six different flavors of delicious Daddy kink that put the sweet, filthy “fun” into fundraisers.

Daddy for a Day, by Della Cain

Chief Executive Daddy, by Honey London

Daddy’s Curious Boy, by A.W. Scott

Daddy’s Little Artist, by M.A. Innes

Daddy’s Other Boy, by Simon Strange

Daddy’s New Kitten, by Chara Croft

All books are now available!

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Alpha’s Omega Professor, Hope Bennett

Liam has been in love with his teacher for months. This is the second time he’s taken Professor Waggoner’s class because he was too dumb to pass first time round. If only he could be smarter. Or if his professor could look past that and see an alpha who just wants to take care of him.

Waggoner doesn’t know why the hot young alpha shows any interest in him but it’s getting harder to ignore the way Liam makes him feel. When Waggoner is mugged, it’s Liam who’s there looking after him. If only this little slice of Heaven could be permanent.

A young alpha and an older omega forced to live together while Waggoner recovers from his ordeal. What could possibly happen? Well, if Liam has anything to say about it, a lot could happen. It doesn’t matter what the rules say – it matters what his heart wants.

ALPHA’S OMEGA PROFESSOR is a steamy slow-burn mm romance, featuring a clever older omega, a protective young alpha, some serious knotting and an HEA to warm your heart.

It has all the light and fluffy feels you’ve come to expect from a Hope Bennett book. It also has some sciency words, a hyperactive but supportive BFF and a sweet alpha doing some serious pining.

SWEET IN SILFORD is a non-shifter omegaverse, featuring alphas and omegas who fall in love. It is MPreg-light, meaning MPreg is possible but doesn’t feature in every story. Each book can be read as a standalone. They do feature some crossover characters, though, so why not enjoy the whole series? This book is an alpha/omega story.

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Alpha’s Two Omegas, by Hope Bennett

Three housemates. Two best friends. The sweet little omega they can’t help but fall for.

Ty and Alder have been in love for years. The problem is that neither of them have ever admitted that out loud. These best friends have everything they need, except a housemate to help share the rent. They just don’t want anyone coming between them.

Ronnie is looking for a place to stay. At first, he’s pleased to find two housemates he likes so much. Then other pesky feelings start to get in the way. Ronnie’s falling for the big, gentle alpha… and the clever, determined omega… How can he want both of them at the same time?

As the housemates get to know each other, they start to form strong bonds. But what they want seems impossible. To get what their heart desires, one of them must find the courage to speak up.

A steamy mmm romance, featuring a confident and sparky omega, a sweet and shy omega, and the alpha who wants them both.

This book contains explicit language and scenes.

Alpha’s Two Omegas has all the light and fluffy feels you’ve come to expect from a Hope Bennett book. It also has supportive BFFs, banter, protective instincts, knotting and an HEA.

SWEET IN SILFORD is a non-shifter omegaverse, featuring alphas and omegas who fall in love. It is MPreg-light, meaning MPreg is possible but doesn’t feature in every story. Each book can be read as a standalone. They do feature some crossover characters, though, so why not enjoy the whole series? This book is an alpha/omega/omega story.

Find out which of them makes the first move now.