Gay Romance Report March 10, 2023

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Dangerous, by Macy Blake & Charlie Cochet

New Paranormal Romance from Bestselling MM Authors Charlie Cochet and Macy Blake.

A grumpy lion shifter duke with secrets, a sassy human who knows nothing of the shifter world, and a fiery arrangement neither of them expected.

Cormac Donegan, Duke of Everard, is all too familiar with the perils of his shifter world, especially as a Dahlia, one of the dragon king’s elite spies. After a mission nearly costs him his life, Cormac is sidelined, healing and grieving his heavy losses. Then a different kind of trouble shows up on his doorstep, a human claiming to be his fiancé.

When Jason Reaves is nearly killed in a house fire, it becomes clear that someone is trying to murder him. With his already fragile health deteriorating, Jason’s only hope is to call in the debt a stranger owes his father– a favor that promises safety, protection… and marriage.

Jason’s escape leads him and his service dog, Mouse, to an impressive country estate. He’s expecting the older man who’d made the promise, not his ruggedly handsome son–who happens to be a Duke, as in rich and royal.

Will this Cinderfella find his happily ever after in the arms of a dashing–if somewhat irritable–duke? Or will Cormac’s secrets prove to be more dangerous than the shifters hunting him?

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Caught, by Jackie Keswick

Save two worlds, or save each other?

Rakurai hunts demons. He doesn’t consort with gods. Until he meets Tenzen.

Tenzen cares for souls. He despises the callous, self-absorbed Yuvine. Until he meets Rakurai.

A rescue and a sacrifice make a death god and a hunter fall in love, but a life of bliss is a long way off. Someone is disturbing the balance of magic and threatening two worlds. And while desire draws Rakurai and Tenzen together, duty, assassins, and clan politics keep them apart.

When they’re forced to make a choice, who will Tenzen and Rakurai save? Two worlds or each other?

***

Caught starts a new mm paranormal romance series, A Balance of Magic, featuring mortals and immortals from both sides of the veil, old promises, new revelations, and a bloody fight between love and duty. It is the first book of a trilogy and ends with a HFN. The characters will get their HEA in the final book.

Tags: Tenzen doesn’t watch where he’s going, how do you rescue a death god, Rakurai is honourable and Tenzen has no social skills, spending all your life alone does that to a god, yes – sharing a hot tub is a great idea; who is so stupid to send human assassins after a Yuvine hunter, Tenzen loses the plot – and his immortality, Rakurai is a mother hen, especially when Tenzen looks like that, Tenzen refuses to fall off that bridge, Rakurai can’t decide which world he’d rather live in, that’s what having a son does to you, that happy ending is a long time coming.

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Never Have I Ever: Had a Bromance with a Teammate, by Willow Dixon

How could one kiss change everything between me and my best friend?

Jax has been my best friend since the day we met. We not only share our passion for baseball, but we train together, play on the same team, hang out together, even sleep in the same bed half the time.

I feel safe with him, and he gets me like no one else. Yeah, he’s gay and I’m straight, but that doesn’t matter.

Until it does.
Until one stupid dare to kiss each other leads to the most amazing, epic kiss of my life.
Until I suddenly can’t stop thinking about him, about what he awakens in me.
Until all I want is him.

Our bromance evolves into something much deeper, something neither of us can define. I explore new territory with him and discover sides of myself I never knew I had.

But with not only our future in baseball on the line but also our friendship, how can this thing between us ever be more than temporary? A bromance between besties doesn’t have to change anything, right?

Matt and Jax’s story is a best friends-to-lovers romance between teammates who discover that a bromance with their bestie is exactly what they’ve always wanted but never thought they could have. Expect lots of BFF banter, some serious steam, and tons of sweetness as these two oblivious jocks navigate the line between boyfriends and bros. It is the third novel in the exciting Never Have I Ever series but can be read as a standalone.

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Love Among Reptiles, by K.A. Merikan

He’s a monster with sharp teeth, but I’m the snake he won’t see coming.

Miguel. Tormented. Lethal. Dead inside.

There is only one reason Miguel became the bodyguard of a cartel boss’s son. So that one day he can take revenge and put a bullet between his father’s eyes. To do that, he needs to keep his secrets close and play a double game with the outrageous Nero Moreno.

And there has never been a more infuriating demon of a man than Nero. From his filed teeth and green hair to the gaudy gold necklaces and a diamond-studded AK-47, he is narco excess personified and everything Miguel despises.

The fact that Nero hits on Miguel every chance he gets is just another burden, because Miguel decided long ago that there is no room for love in his black heart.

Nero. Slutty. Deadly. Lives to spite the world.

No one refuses Nero Moreno. When he sets his sights on a man, sooner or later, his mark surrenders. With the endless buffet of flesh available to him, he shouldn’t care about rejection, but every time his insanely hot bodyguard gives him the cold shoulder, Nero is more set on seduction.

He can see a spark of interest behind the dead black eyes. What does Miguel hide under his tattooed skin and expressionless face? Why won’t he let Nero touch him? Is his heart really made of stone, or does it hold a soul gentler than Miguel would like to admit?

Nero will not rest until he finds out.

When their goals collide, blood follows bullets, and it turns out nothing is as it seems.

***

“It’s just a kiss. What could it possibly mean?”

Everything. It could mean everything.

***

Gritty, dark, and intense, “Love Among Reptiles” is a dark enemies-to-lovers M/M romance novel set in the world of cartels. Prepare for brutality, heated arguments, slow burn pining, and scorching hot, emotional, explicit scenes.

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King’s Silver Knight, by Ki Brightly

The Runaway Rock Star
Music is part of Andy Spire’s soul, but he can’t handle being in a band with his abusive husband anymore. His only option is to give up his career and make a run for it. After years of being belittled, it takes all his nerve to escape the toxic relationship. Andy isn’t sure how he can leave alive. When the tour bus stops to refuel, Andy flees from his soon-to-be ex-husband.

The Sellout Biker
Oz Winston is stuck in his job as a loan officer. No matter how far he advances in his career, he is miserable. The few days a month he relaxes with the Kings of Men MC are the only times he is happy. One night, while riding home after a party, he spots a pretty man in trouble, and his conscience won’t let him do anything except stop to help.

The Knight with a Gun
A single heroic act convinces Andy he can trust Oz. Andy goes home determined to make a clean break from his ex, but he ends up needing Oz to rescue him again. The one steady person who continues to be a warm, helpful presence in his life is Oz. Andy’s ex is obsessed with him, but the fixation isn’t about love gone wrong—there is a lot of cash on the line. Can Oz keep Andy safe and help him heal? Or will the ex from rock-star hell find a way to rip them apart and kick Andy out of the music business for good?

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Keep Me, by HJ Welch

Snowed in for a second chance at love…

BECKETT
It’s been over two years since I lost my darling husband, and my best friend is taking matters into her own hands. She’s signed me up to a dating app for bears and those that love them, even encouraging me to attend a weekend mixer. I go to humor her, not expecting to rescue the most adorable boy…twice. But I’m not ready to open up my heart again, am I?

LAURIE
My last Daddy was bad news. It’s taken a lot of courage for me to reach out on Bears-4-U and go to this mixer, only to find that the new Daddy I’ve been talking to is just as awful. That’s when Beckett swoops into my life like a hero in a story book. I know he’s not looking for love, but I want to mend his broken heart so badly. When a scary snowstorm blows in and strands us, I trust he’ll keep me safe and warm. I want to be in his life, in his bed, in his heart…forever.

Bears-4-U is a MM Daddy romance multi-author series, featuring a host of delicious Daddy pairings. The Bears-4-U dating app is all about putting Bears and Teddy Bears together for their honey-sweet HEAs. Psst, no real bears involved. Each book can be read as a standalone, but why not snuggle up with all the bears?

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Watercolor, by Marina A.H.

Childhood is over and Daniel feels lost in his own life. He dreams of running away, hoping that new shores might bring new adventures. But the waters of the world always take us to unexpected places on our voyages of discovery, and he may find that the answer to his future is in rediscovering his past.Sixteen-year-old Daniel is leaving his home in Brazil, off to study abroad in the United States. The journey to find the happiness he hasn’t felt in so long brings new friends, new experiences, and new perspectives. However, as he navigates this new life, Daniel discovers that his biggest adventure lies not in his future, but in his past, as he runs into his childhood best friend, Breno, who he hasn’t seen in ten years. As they pick up where they left off and get to know these new versions of themselves, the two boys start to realize that maybe their long-lost friendship could turn into something more.

Watercolor is a story about the struggles of growing up, the beauty of finding one’s kindred spirits, and the thrill of life’s unexpected adventures.

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Copping an Attitude, by Morticia Knight

Survival is all Slade understands until Parker saves him from the terrors of the streets. Too bad the streets won’t let Slade go…

Hustler Slade has had little choice over his fate. Barely twenty years old, he’s had to survive any way he can after being thrown out for being gay when he was still in his teens. As soon as he hit Vegas, Slade was lured into the hopeless world of prostitution where he’s become a virtual prisoner to his pimp, the ruthless Julio Estevez.

It’s another typical night on the Strip when officer Parker comes across Slade. His heart breaks every time he sees someone so young being exploited. Yet something in Slade’s eyes tells Parker the young man might be in real trouble—especially after the recent wave of sex worker killings by a rival prostitution ring.

The two men’s lives become intertwined when Slade is almost beaten to death. The danger grows, but so does the relationship between Parker and Slade. Parker helps Slade to heal from the horrific attack and their bond deepens. But the human traffickers are still on the prowl—and they’ll stop at nothing to steal Slade back.

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The Next Competitor, by Keira Andrews

If I risk my heart, can I keep my head in the game?

I’m going to win gold in figure skating. I imagine it again and again: Olympic champion Alex Grady. I train harder than my competitors. I’m in the rink morning, noon, and night. The lack of filter between my mouth and brain affects my ability to make friends, but I don’t have time for a social life anyway.

As for a boyfriend? Forget it.

So what if I’m still completely inexperienced at twenty? The Olympics are only every four years—everything else can wait.

But for some inexplicable reason, I can’t stop checking out my boring new training mate Matt Savelli. Calm, collected “Captain Cardboard” is a nice guy, but even if I had time to date, Matt’s so not my type. I don’t even know what my type is!

Until I do.

Beneath Matt’s wholesome surface, there’s a sexy, tender man who awakens a desire in me I’ve never experienced. This is the worst possible time to be tempted. The worst possible time to let someone get close to me.

This is the worst possible time to fall in love.

The Next Competitor by Keira Andrews is a gay sports romance featuring grumpy/sunshine opposites attracting, sizzling first times, and of course a happy ending.

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Adjoining Rooms, by Alex Winters

One kiss tore them apart. Will a second bring them back together?

Knox Townsend can hardly believe it when he walks into Playgroundz Café to find his old high school crush, Trevor Channing, working the cash register. Once upon a time, the two shared a smoldering, passionate kiss while their prom dates were passed out … and never spoke of it again. Now Knox is back in town for the next week to upgrade the café’s coffee machines. But the only thing he really wants to upgrade are his feelings for Trevor, long simmering and now reignited. This time, hopefully for good!

Trevor hasn’t seen Knox since he left town right after graduation without so much as a backward glance. Suddenly he’s Trevor’s boss and staying at the same hotel where they’d shared their first, and only, kiss. One of the front desk clerks is Trevor’s regular customer and, for a few gift cards, Trevor checks into the room next door to Knox’s. The room with the adjoining doors he plans to keep unlocked all week, just in case!

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The Family Pet, by Ki Brightly and M.D. Gregory

Saint Godfrey’s world is turned upside down when he learns his parents stole money and left him behind to flee the city. The luxurious and easy life he is accustomed to disappears, leaving him to work a menial job while hiding his name in shame.

Ridge Godfrey has issues. His mother doesn’t want him around, and his father does nothing but clean up his messes. When he accidently comes across his cousin working as a waiter, his luck changes. Now Ridge can give Saint to his father on a silver platter and prove Ridge isn’t useless.

Bowie Godfrey isn’t angry at Saint, but he does want what he is owed. He gives his nephew a choice: become his pet and Bowie will pay off the people who want to kill Saint over stolen money, or Saint can deal with the consequences of his father’s actions alone. Bowie has no plans to feel anything for Saint, but as he spends more time with his nephew and son, he begins to realize a missing piece of his life might’ve been right in front of him all this time.

The Family Pet is a full-length taboo novel with Daddy/boy and Pet Play elements between Father/Son, Cousin/Cousin, and Uncle/Nephew. This story begins with dark situations that involve blackmail, but as Bowie, Ridge, and Saint start to weave their relationships, they make their way toward a happily ever after.

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The Skunk, the Tibetan Fox, and Their Wolf, by Lorelei M. Hart and Wendy Rathbone

Edric is hoping to find someone who accepts him for who he is…he ends up meeting the two.

Alpha skunk shifter Edric had his life planned out for him since birth. Edric would mate the alpha’s omega son and become next in line for the position. It’s not what he longs to do, but it is his destiny, or so he thinks.

Everything falls apart when his scent doesn’t appear on his twenty-fifth birthday. Rejected by his surfeit for being broken and unfit, he has no choice but to leave and begin a new life.

Alpha Tibetan fox shifter Dakota loves to travel and, when he sees a vlogger who traveled across the county and up to Alaska, it sounds like the best idea ever. And maybe it would’ve been if some jerk didn’t run his bike off the road, destroying it and giving him a foot injury even his beast can’t repair.

Omega Wolf shifter Leif transfers to Animals SD after he begins dreaming of the ocean. He has no idea why he’s called there, but it feels right. One night at the beach, he scents the reason why. If only his fated mates were as excited to meet him as he is about them.


The Skunk, the Tibetan Fox, and Their Wolf Omega is a standalone sweet with knotty heat M/M/M shifter mpreg romance set in the world of Omegas of Animals SD. It features an alpha skunk rejected by his surfeit, a Tibetan wolf broken beyond repair, an omega wolf who sees them both as the treasures they are, the acceptance everyone deserves, true love, fated mates, adorable babies, friends from Animals and Animals SD, and a guaranteed HEA. If you love your alphas hawt and your mpreg with heart, download your copy today.

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Revenge is Sweet, by Felice Stevens

Falling in Love is the Sweetest Revenge
What do you do when your best friend runs off with your fiancée on your wedding day?
If you’re me, Lyon Elliot, you don’t get mad.
You get even.
Which means seducing my ex–best friend’s younger brother, Miles Halloran.
The quiet one.
The man I’ve known all my life but never paid attention to.
The one I was told to stay away from because he’s way too nice for someone like me. Maybe they’re right.
But see, this is where it gets a little more complicated.
Because the more time I spend with Miles, the more I like him.
Want him.
Now I need him and his sweet smiles in my life.
If this is still a game I’m playing…who’s fooling whom?

From Lambda Literary Award-winning author Felice Stevens comes a story of a player who never gets played, until the quiet bookstore owner gives him a prize worth winning—Love

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Dante, by Jae Greyn

Having brothers is detrimental to my sanity. One is safely tucked away on the mantel behind my desk, his face not quite what it should be on the urn. My twin? Sad story that. Boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, and girl marries a Shifter. My twin ran away.

That leaves me to run the show and hunt down the Witches who just can’t stop killing us.

We are also at war with the Shifters, who killed my oldest brother, and by order of the Gods Council, I’m not supposed to set one toe in Shifter territory. Only…

In Fire Ridge Pride, there is the most beautiful lion with black hair, an icy gaze, and a Roman nose that has never met a fist. He’s sassy, sexy, and mine. Until…

My twin’s actions come home to roost, leaving me with a shotgun wedding and a baby on the way. Someone decided to cancel my one chance at happiness, and here we are.

One positive. The Gods Council has changed their decision. I must find my dead brother, seek vengeance, and be Papa. And did I mention my sexy, sassy lion is also my new Archives librarian? It’s a live-in position…

－Dante Di Gatti, Lord Cinis, King of Amber Light Pride

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Like No One is Watching, by Jaime Samms

One dancer. One cleaner. Two very different worlds.

If Conrad isn’t good enough to be a principal dancer, at least he makes a stellar teacher, stern with the kids coming through his studio, but chatty with anyone else who stands still too long.

Dusty likes the quiet spaces between words. Since a brutal beating as a teenager, he’s content to go unnoticed, reconciled to his broken brain and a dance career lost before it ever began. Cleaning Conrad’s studio is perfect for a guy who doesn’t want to be the center of anything.

Convinced if Dusty comes out from the shadows, he’ll shine, Conrad can’t seem to leave him to his simple work—or stop talking. Because Dusty not only hears him, he also listens. It’s been a long time since anyone listened.

Far from being annoyed, Dusty is drawn to the man hidden behind Conrad’s babble. But Conrad has the life Dusty never got to have, and wanting someone from that world could shatter him all over again.

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Baiting Burke, by Jaclyn Quinn

Burke Russo

I don’t do lovey dovey. Watching my four best friends trip and fall into their forever person has been both comical and confusing. When a hurricane hits Coral Pointe Inlet, it throws me into a tailspin I didn’t see coming—with a man who lives to drive me crazy. Jared, the sexy—I mean, the snarky fisherman, has been the bane of my existence for the last three years. How I find myself by his side during a difficult situation is beyond me. Realizing I may actually want to be that person for him makes me question a choice I made a long time ago. Which doesn’t make any sense because my decisions are never wrong…right?

Jared Boone

I’ve lived a simple life in Coral Pointe since the day I was born. All I need is my bait shop, my boat, my dog, and the home I’ve lived in for the past several years with the only family I have who matters. Unexpectedly, life has thrown a stone into my calm waters. Somehow, I find myself leaning on Burke, the sexy, stubborn chef of Oceanside Bar and Grill. I’ve made it my mission to bait that man every chance I get. The question is, now that I’ve got him on the hook, do I toss him back into murky waters, or is he finally ready to admit he’s been caught?

Baiting Burke is the fifth book in the Shore Thing series. It can be read as a standalone, but if you’d like to truly dive into the shenanigans between these five best friends and love being immersed in a fun, quirky small town, it’s suggested the books be read in order.