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  • Somebody to Hold by April Wilson

    Somebody to Hold by April Wilson

    12 ratings
    In this second installment in the Tyler Jamison and Ian Alexander romantic suspense series, Tyler and Ian face their greatest challenge yet. Homicide detective Tyler Jamison is facing the unthinkable -- a prison sentence for beating the man who assaulted Ian...
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    age-gap  law-enforcement  lgbtq  mlm  suspense  adult  audiobook  book
  • Saving Graves by Drew Sera

    Saving Graves by Drew Sera

    6 ratings
    Neglected. Tortured. Abused. Unloved. I was left for dead at seventeen and learned to protect myself the only way I knew how…by not letting anyone get close to me — not anyone. Discovering Club Irons has been like finding home for the first time in my life. It’s been a beacon of light in my dark life, and it’s where I finally belong . I’m the most sought after Dom at Club Irons...
  • A Winter Symphony: A Christmas Novella (The Original Sinners — Standalone Stories) by Tiffany Reisz

    A Winter Symphony: A Christmas Novella (The Original Sinners — Standalone Stories) by Tiffany Reisz

    6 ratings
    Shortly after the harrowing events of The Mistress, Kingsley realizes that to protect Juliette and their baby on the way, they need to leave New York and put their pasts behind them for good. Yet he's waited all his life to have Søren back and now that he does, how will he tell the only man he's ever loved he's leaving him..
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Descent by Gemma James

    Descent by Gemma James

    6 ratings
    The highly anticipated conclusion of Alex and Rafe's saga is here! We did it. We said the vows, dressed for the occasion, dared to believe in Happily Ever After. Alex Mason. It has a nice ring to it, the promise of forever. Until I awake the morning after to an empty bed and my worst nightmare waiting to strike. Rafe is gone, but his twisted desires leave me with the chance for survival...
  • Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz

    Christmas in Suite 37A by Tiffany Reisz

    8 ratings
    Originally available as a rough draft on Tiffany's website, this short story has now been fully revised and is now collected in the print, ebook, and audio collection Michael's Wings...
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    steamy  mlm  age-gap  lgbtq  romance  contemporary  fiction  book
  • Unbreakable Stories: Ian by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott

    Unbreakable Stories: Ian by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott

    14 ratings
    Unbreakable Stories: Ian is a collection of short stories following the ups and downs of Ian Pierce and Hollis Banner has they navigate their new relationship and the unique complications of dating with a brunch of overprotective “brothers” determined to guard Ian’s heart...
  • A Demon's Song by E.C. Land

    A Demon's Song by E.C. Land

    6 ratings
    HunterThe day she walked through the front door, I wanted nothing more than to hate her. I didn't trust her, and she rubbed me the wrong way from the get-go.I wanted nothing to do with her, so I ensured I'd avoid her at all costs. It worked for a while, until I found her on the side of the road in the middle of the night...
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    dark  kidnapping  steamy  suspense  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Full Disclosure by R.J. Moray

    Full Disclosure by R.J. Moray

    6 ratings
    Jack proposed. Channon said yes. Now he's engaged to a billionaire, and everything's almost perfect. But Jack is insisting they tell the world about it, and Channon doesn't know who he's supposed to be. The nature of his relationship with Jack is too scandalous to be made public, and he doesn't want anyone to get the wrong idea about a younger guy and his much older, wealthier fiancé...
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    mlm  lgbtq  steamy  age-gap  romance  contemporary  fiction  book
  • Snowed In: Hunter's Story by Adira August

    Snowed In: Hunter's Story by Adira August

    8 ratings
    Trapped by the blizzard outside... HunterDane & Camden Snow contend with the storm raging inside. In the pre-dawn darkness, Hunt moaned and thrashed under the comforter. Finally, the nightmare receded. He settled, breathed deeply several times, and opened his eyes."You okay?" Cam asked.“Sure," Hunter smiled, half-awake, not remembering. "I'm here with you. Safe inside the storm. Away from .
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    age-gap  law-enforcement  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  suspense  abuse  adult
  • Be My Home by Carly Marie

    Be My Home by Carly Marie

    8 ratings
    When Hometown returns to the studio to record an album, hours become days in the studio. Stressed out, overworked, and exhausted, Derek can’t help but breathe a sigh of relief when a snowstorm threatens to cripple Nashville, and shuts the studio down for the weekend. Unfortunately, in the chaos of recording, Derek forgets about Valentine’s Day until it’s too late...
  • Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology by May Archer, Charlie Cochet

    Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology by May Archer, Charlie Cochet

    10 ratings
    Once upon a time, a bunch of M/M authors wondered… What if a dating app that guaranteed you a love match broke down just in time for Valentine’s Day? What if you found yourself on a blind date with a random guy who might be your opposite in every single way? It could be a disaster. Or… When the code breaks down, fate just might take over...
  • Senseless by Cara Dee

    Senseless by Cara Dee

    10 ratings
    The Game Series • Book 9 • Humor • BDSM • Novella told in Multiple POVsSpend a day with your favorite Game Series characters as they prepare to get utterly senseless.It’s been a long fall for the kinksters at Mclean House, but soon the house will finally be ready for action again. If anything, the fire only brought them closer as a community, and that’s how they’re mastering the rebuild—together...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Bound For You by Jayne Rylon

    Bound For You by Jayne Rylon

    6 ratings
    Ben has lived through hell. He only survived captivity and torture by the brutes who'd been attempting to develop Sex Offender, a potent aphrodisiac used as a date rape drug, because of the guy he met--and fell in lust with--in the drug lord's dungeons.Ryan became Ben's roommate after they escaped. His nearness is constantly tempting Ben to force Ryan to submit to his dark desires...
  • Perfection by Gianni Holmes

    Perfection by Gianni Holmes

    6 ratings
    An Age Gap Romance Perfection n. The state of being complete and correct in every way. CallumI learned the hard way that love doesn't change anyone. Yet, here I am for the long haul with Ashton on his road to recovery. I have to make tough decisions for his own good, but I have to believe in the end we'll be better for it...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Nate's Halloween Surprise by Jayda Marx

    Nate's Halloween Surprise by Jayda Marx

    6 ratings
    For Nate, fall is the best time of year. He loves the colors, cool weather and pumpkins, but his favorite part is the Halloween party that his Daddy Declan throws every year for him and his best friend (and fellow little) Timmy. This year, Declan has a few very special surprises in store for his boy...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Friends Lovers and Family by M.A. Innes

    Friends Lovers and Family by M.A. Innes

    6 ratings
    Understanding who we are and accepting our needs isn’t always easy—and sharing that side of ourselves with others is even harder. When five littles get together for their first playdate, it will take more than confidence and toys to bring them together...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • A Thief in the Night by K. Sterling

    A Thief in the Night by K. Sterling

    6 ratings
    Long ago, Romance was ruled by rakes. The time of the ton came to an end and rakes gave way to new, more modern heroes. What if there were still some rakes left in the world? What if they were every bit as devastating and irresistible as the rakes we’ve loved and longed for but modern? K. Sterling believes there are still some rakes out there and their time has come. The rakes have returned...
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    age-gap  dark  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  suspense  adult  book
  • Here For You by J.P. Oliver

    Here For You by J.P. Oliver

    6 ratings
    “I’m used to hiding in the background… but he makes me feel like I’m the only man on earth.” Beck Powell is used to skirting below the radar. Growing up with his abusive uncle has left him awkward and reclusive, clinging to the edges of the new life he’s built for himself in the small town of Harlan...
  • You. Always you.: A Gay Romance by M.E.

    You. Always you.: A Gay Romance by M.E.

    6 ratings
    Whatever happened in your past, did not happen. And I am your only future.I am obsessed with you; you’re obsessed with me.You hurt me to comfort me.You break me to put me back together.And I do the same to you.I am addicted to you; you’re addicted to me.You told me this would be a bad idea.You warned me of the heartache.And I did it anyway.I like you; you like me.When I see you, my sun rises...
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    mlm  age-gap  steamy  lgbtq  dark  contemporary  fiction  humor
  • Easy by Kiki Clark

    Easy by Kiki Clark

    6 ratings
    Who knew a chipped tooth could lead to love?Simon is ready for the real deal when it comes to relationships—unfortunately, his libido hasn’t gotten the message. After string of disastrous hookups, he finds himself frustrated, annoyed, and missing part of a tooth.Enter Dr. Jackson Allbrook.Simon is pretty sure dentists aren’t supposed to be as good-looking as Jackson is...
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    mlm  lgbtq  age-gap  steamy  romance  contemporary  slow-burn  fiction
  • Stitch Me by K.C. Carmine

    Stitch Me by K.C. Carmine

    6 ratings
    When a bad-boy immigrant wants to explore his kinky side, Rod is willing to give him much more than his firm hand.His career a mess and his sex life a string of meaningless hookups, Rod is ready for a change. He needs someone who can fit into his world as a true partner, but also feed his dominant and sadistic sides. Impossible? Maybe, but he needs to try...
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    mlm  lgbtq  age-gap  steamy  romance  contemporary  fiction  sports
  • Dirty Daddies Pride 2023 by Siobhan Smile, Maggie Ryan

    Dirty Daddies Pride 2023 by Siobhan Smile, Maggie Ryan

    6 ratings
    These Daddies take Pride in being dirtier than ever. Love has no limits or restrictions in this collection of stories from some of the hottest authors in the Daddy genre.No matter how these Daddies or their little ones identify, they'll find their happily ever afters inside these pages...
  • His Kind Of Man by JJ Harper, Tammy Clarke

    His Kind Of Man by JJ Harper, Tammy Clarke

    8 ratings
    Marty wants a Daddy. Stefan needs a little. Can both men find what they desire? More than anything, Marty wants to be a little, but he has no luck holding on to a boyfriend who understands. A chance encounter with a Daddy and his boy gives Marty the courage to seek a Daddy who can give him what he needs...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • What Lies Between Us by Felice Stevens

    What Lies Between Us by Felice Stevens

    8 ratings
    Now that he’s living with Sam Stein, Zach Cohen is finally ready to move on from his unhappy past. His days are filled with wedding preparations, yet he still finds time to make plans and decisions without consulting Sam and his mother, firmly believing he knows best. Sam is ready to settle in for the perfect life with Zach but years of bad habits have come back to haunt him...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Until You Say Otherwise by Kate Hawthorne

    Until You Say Otherwise by Kate Hawthorne

    8 ratings
    Richard Harrington is tired of saying goodbye. Richard is thirty-six and tired of the same old thing. A Dom with a room full of underused toys and life of unfulfilled promise, he decides it’s time to move on from one night stands and to search for something real and lasting...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  audiobook  book  contemporary
  • A Family for His Daddy by Della Cain

    A Family for His Daddy by Della Cain

    8 ratings
    b>Every Daddy needs a family. Why would Luke be any different?Luke loves his men. Having both his pup and his boy under the same roof is a dream come true. He spends his days working and his nights being the best daddy and master he can be. Luke will do anything to give his men the lives they deserve.Ryder loves Daniel and Luke...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Exploring Daddy by Mia Monroe

    Exploring Daddy by Mia Monroe

    8 ratings
    I’ve never had a Daddy. Can he teach me how to be the perfect boy?I have three problems.No jobNo direction No clue what I’m doing next.Following my best friend to LA is the only thing that makes sense. I’ll start a new life, figure out a career, and learn how to be an adult. Meeting Matteo is intimidating but exciting. I know he wants a boy. I also know I’m far from what he’s looking for...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Bad Daddy by Victoria Sue

    Bad Daddy by Victoria Sue

    8 ratings
    Bad so bad. Caleb DeLuca knew that tattooed, scarred ex-cons didn't usually get trusted with anything precious. He'd spent the second half of his forty-three years atoning for the lives he had destroyed in the first half and was shocked to get invited to the club his brother-in-law owned. Especially when he found out what type of club it was...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • His Boy Blue by Chloe Gray

    His Boy Blue by Chloe Gray

    10 ratings
    Blue loves being a little, but he isn't sure if having a Daddy Dom is worth the trouble of finding one. When he meets Zeke at the local BDSM club, he quickly changes his mind.C.W. Gray writing as Chloe Gray.This is a light & fluffy 8k novella that includes m/m romance, age play (Daddy/little), cute hedgehogs, one sweet Daddy Dom, and a fairy obsessed little boy. Low heat; zero angst...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Unleash Me, Vol. 3 by Christina Ross

    Unleash Me, Vol. 3 by Christina Ross

    10 ratings
    Note: You must read Volumes 1 and 2 before reading this final volume.Description : A threat. An assault. An abduction...
  • Naughty Hand by Nora Phoenix

    Naughty Hand by Nora Phoenix

    10 ratings
    The holidays are coming...and these Daddies can't wait to celebrate them with their boys! If you loved Firm Hand and Gentle Hand, you'll love this sweet, fluffy, and sexy holiday novella with your favorite Daddies. Join Daddy Rhys & Cornell from Firm Hand and Daddy Brendan & Raf from Gentle Hand as they celebrate the holidays together in style...Daddy-style...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • A Pancakes Kind of Morning by M.A. Innes

    A Pancakes Kind of Morning by M.A. Innes

    10 ratings
    Sometimes losing your job is the best thing that can happen.When Elliot’s left without a job or a plan for what should come next, he thinks the universe might be trying to tell him something. Luckily, his best friend’s father is right there with advice and whipped cream-topped pancakes to make everything better...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Bondage by Chris Owen, Jodi Payne

    Bondage by Chris Owen, Jodi Payne

    14 ratings
    Noah and Tobias come back from Paris with a renewed contract and a deeper personal bond. Too bad things don't go as smoothly at home. When they get back, they face a crisis that might just threaten their contract, and their personal intimacy. The crisis has a ripple effect, but Tobias and Noah finally learn that they can evolve with it, instead of collapsing...
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    age-gap  law-enforcement  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  audiobook  book
  • Choosing Fate: A Love in Eden Novella by Sloane Kennedy

    Choosing Fate: A Love in Eden Novella by Sloane Kennedy

    6 ratings
    ZanderThe quick stopover in the small ranching town of Eden, Wyoming was supposed to be the chance to close the door on a piece of my past. Unfortunately, my temperamental car has other ideas. The thing is, with my tattoos and piercings, a guy like me doesn't exactly fit in a town like Eden.Then I meet her.Sweet, innocent, single mom Jolene who does fit in Eden.At least on the outside...
  • Try For You by J.P. Oliver

    Try For You by J.P. Oliver

    6 ratings
    “I - I can’t be gay. I don’t know how.” Ace Payne grew up repressed. It’s no secret to him. His parents don’t like people who are ‘different’ - and being gay certainly doesn’t fit their narrow view of the world. He holds himself back from finding love as a response to their toxic voices ringing in his ears, but when he’s outed to the Denver PD, his life in the closet quickly turns unbearable...
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    law-enforcement  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Master's Vlogger by Bink Cummings

    Master's Vlogger by Bink Cummings

    6 ratings
    It’s been over a year since Master rescued me from the commune. Now, I live my amazing life with the man of my dreams as I pursue my career as a vlogger. The only problem is, as much as I love my master and the life we lead, I’ve sworn off all male friendships aside from Jake’s—our next door neighbor. It’s nothing personal...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Pretty Princess: A Daddy's Boy Halloween Short by Athena Steller

    Pretty Princess: A Daddy's Boy Halloween Short by Athena Steller

    6 ratings
    It’s Halloween and Caleb’s a pretty princess. He’s hosting a party with his Daddy Grant and all their friends are invited. Come join all the Halloween fun in this Daddy’s Boy short story.*This book features characters from Baby Boy, Pretty Baby, and Lost Boy. To best enjoy this short story it is recommended to read the other books first...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  animals  book  contemporary
  • Connor by Daryl Banner

    Connor by Daryl Banner

    6 ratings
    Connor just left his small town in Kansas to take an internship at a major publication in a big new city - where he meets the handsome and confident Alan, who makes him hunger for something he didn't know he wanted...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • His Crimson Skye by Della Cain

    His Crimson Skye by Della Cain

    6 ratings
    Having your daddy move out sucks. Finding out you were never on the lease? That double sucks.Skye doesn’t believe in happy ever afters. He understood from day one that he and his daddy weren’t going to be always and forever. He just never expected to have his daddy randomly move out one day and to find himself soon to be apartmentless...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Debug by R.J. Moray

    Debug by R.J. Moray

    6 ratings
    A stubborn brat. A smiling sadist. Perfection...or disaster?Ewan McKinney knows what he doesn't want: rules, responsibilities, or having to talk about his feelings. What he does want is harder to pin down, too much damage in his past to see it clearly. But if he doesn't, he risks being scarred again, and losing his new-found Sir into the bargain...
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    mlm  lgbtq  steamy  age-gap  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • Happy Faking Plus One by Della Cain

    Happy Faking Plus One by Della Cain

    6 ratings
    Pretend? You’ve got to be kitten me.Grey is back in town after five years and is ready to take his career to the next level. When he goes out with some coworkers to celebrate his first day, he sees Jamison and all the feels from their time together come flooding back...
  • In Vino by Alexis Hall

    In Vino by Alexis Hall

    6 ratings
    **Author note: In Vino is a Spires Universe extra – but it’s not currently available as the entire Spires series has found a new home at Sourcebooks! Ahhh!**A novella about Jasper, a character from FOR REAL. A giveaway to folks who sign up for Hall's mailing list...
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    mlm  lgbtq  steamy  age-gap  romance  contemporary  fiction  university
  • Part-Time Daddy by B. Harmony

    Part-Time Daddy by B. Harmony

    6 ratings
    Exhausted, overworked, underpaid, and for damn sure underappreciated.Struggling to find a balance between the career I’ve always wanted and the desire to have someone to take care of me, I agree to join an exclusive event at The Garden.A couple of hours to let go with Dean Nash, the Daddy of my dreams, then it’s back to the grind.As head of security at The Garden, I’m content with my single life...
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    mlm  lgbtq  age-gap  steamy  romance  contemporary  slow-burn  fiction
  • Accidentally August by E.M. Denning

    Accidentally August by E.M. Denning

    6 ratings
    AugustI’m not supposed to have a crush on Crispin Tate. He’s my brother’s best friend, and he’s also gorgeous and perfect in every way... except for his horrible taste in men. And the fact he’s ten years too old for me. Falling for Crispin at sixteen was a surefire way to break my own heart, but I convinced myself one day I’ll get over my unrequited crush. Only, I don’t...
  • Blew Jean Night by Della Cain

    Blew Jean Night by Della Cain

    6 ratings
    There’s something about a daddy in jeans…but why not one in Jean? He’d sure be up for that. Jean is shocked to his core when he gets the call saying his beloved grandmother has passed away, and stunned speechless to discover she’s left him her B&B. He has a choice to make, leave the city and a job he loves to keep her dream alive or sell it and keep the status quo...
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    mlm  lgbtq  steamy  age-gap  romance  contemporary  fiction  book
  • Becoming His Master by M.Q. Barber

    Becoming His Master by M.Q. Barber

    8 ratings
    From rescue to romance...Teach a wounded submissive the value of his service. The task ought to be an easy one for an experienced dominant like Henry Webb.But novice Jay Kress challenges his teacher like no other. Still bearing the bruises of an encounter outside the bounds of safe consensual play, Jay is desperate to submit to the man who saved him--and shamed by his desires...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  alpha-mc  book  contemporary
  • A Master for His Puppy by Della Cain

    A Master for His Puppy by Della Cain

    8 ratings
    Every puppy needs a master. Why would Ryder be any different?Ryder loves Daniel and Luke. The connection that sparked between the three of them the night they met at Collared only grew with each day. He loved playing with Danny, as Daniel preferred to be called when little, and loved nothing more than to please his master, or Daddy as he had taken to calling him...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Avery's Adventure by Athena Steller

    Avery's Adventure by Athena Steller

    8 ratings
    What happens when Jace plans a surprise trip for his boy?Avery is going on his first plane ride for his first vacation. It's exciting, thrilling, and scary. With his trusty Buster Brown, Jared, Albert the Eagle, lily, and favorite binkie, it's time Avery puts on his brave face. Who knows, he might actually have fun if he can stop worrying...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Dear Daddy, Please Punish Me by Skyler Snow

    Dear Daddy, Please Punish Me by Skyler Snow

    8 ratings
    Dear Santa, All I want is a Daddy who will hurt me. Not my feelings, please don’t do that; I’m fragile. But I want a Daddy who will spank, and manhandle me. A guy that will make me really and truly his. Some people call that being a masochist, I call it love. BlknBluBoy_Seemingly shy Fitch needs a Daddy with a firm hand and strict rules. Not just any Daddy will do...
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    age-gap  lgbtq  mlm  steamy  adult  bodyguard  book  contemporary
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