Book 2 for The Silent Guard. It only took one month for everything to begin falling apart. Yuen Shui, the new, if reluctant, emperor of Han, is just beginning to learn the ins and outs of court life after having been a military general for most of his life. He knows that there are still quite a few men still loyal to his father lurking about in the shadows, but as one of the traps he'd laid previously in his former home, the Fleeting Ice pavilion, is tripped, he comes face to face with someone, and something, he wasn't expecting.

[Complete] A werewolf mxm, mpreg story: To begin, Carlen didn't have much, in fact, he didn't have anything at all. Abandoned as a baby, Carlen was fortunate to be adopted by a royal healer of the castle. Picking up on her wise words and healing skills, Carlen grows to become a compassionate person who simply wants to be useful to others. A Royal Stranger finds him in the woods and finds him intriguing. Everything about Carlen sparked his curiousity and he wanted to know more. Yet, he can never associate with someone with such a low-born status and so weak. The next rising moon shines on the two individuals with a greater purpose. The pull is hard to resist. A mate is rare. Will King Alaric give in to Carlen's wishes to 'use him', or will he choose to be a bigger man? A/N: This is a story of a romance between two men. Feel free to click away to another story if this is an uncomfortable topic for you. Best Rankings: #25 in comfort #50 in comfort

Growing up on the streets of Zianna made Finn very good at a lot of things - pick pocketing, gambling, and generally sneaking around. He didn't mean to befriend Tannix, one of the richest young lords in the Kingdom. He certainly didn't mean to discover a plot to kill the King. Luckily his unique skill set, if not very law-abiding, might be exactly what is needed. Unfortunately, Tannix isn't entirely thrilled with his methods, and for some reason Finn actually cares about his opinion. Is there more to their friendship than he realizes? Greatest Thief Series book 1 Available for purchase at friesenpress.com

TEEN ROMANCE Bay and Archie were inseparable, bound together by a friendship that had flourished since childhood. Now, as school seniors, their laughter echoed through familiar streets, a rhythm known only to them. They shared secrets beneath the sprawling oak tree in the park, dreams whispered late into the night, and countless adventures that painted their days with joy. But everything changed the moment 'she' entered their lives. With a radiant smile and a spark that lit up every room, she was magnetic, drawing their attention and shifting the dynamics of their unbreakable bond. Suddenly, the world they had known began to twist and turn, and the comfortable familiarity of their friendship felt threatened by the intoxicating allure of something new. A JOJO ORIGINAL Ranking #1 bxb (13/10/24) #1 school (13/10/24) #1 teen (13/10/24) #30 gay (17/06/24) #1 teenfiction (14/06/24) #1 bestfriends (09/07/24) #1 comingout (09/07/24) #2 boyxboyromance (07/04/2024) #6 bl (30/07/2024) Reader comments 335booklover "this is my heartstopper" Rla2j3d4e5e6e "i loved it sm, legit got butterflies on many oCcasions...i couldn't stop reading this once i started...love you author" Manifestingforyou "This is one of my favourite stories, I love the different perspectives and how each character has more to them. also like the full plotline but it's not like 11 hours long" ShaggyzezGutz "This needs a movie, we need a movie!" areo_dust *THIS SO GOOD ima reread this once again" QueenMimi540 "genuinely enjoyed reading this book and watching them start to figure out who they are and what they wanted, 10/10 would recommend" "I loved every bit of this book. I was so hooked. Really was looking for something like this and can happily say this book didn't disappoint me one bit. Thank you so much for writing this book" sexybrainnamu "actually, one of my new favorites, everything about it is amazing if possible i'd love to see a continuation on mark's character!!" MakoSwamp

In 1929, two years after the war broke out in China between the Kuomintang Government of the Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, Xiao Fang, a supporter of the Kuomintang, vowed to fight to eradicate the Communists from China. Unfortunately, six months into battle, his battalion was attacked and defeated by the Communist Red Army and their young, ruthless Commander Wang Yi. When a desperate Wang Yi discovered Xiao Fang was a medic's soldier, he gave him the option to aid the injured Communist soldier from Yi's battalion or face death with the surviving soldiers. Left with no choice, Xiao Fang accepted his fate to help Wang Yi and his men. Despite facing countless mistreatments at the hands of the enemy, the medic's soldier hoped he could use the time spent with Commander Wang Yi to gather enough information before escaping back to his people. However, as time passed, he did not expect to fall in love with Wang Yi, nor the obstacles he would face from loving the so-called enemy. Inspired by Wang Yibo & Xiao Zhan - wordcount: 93,000+ | First Draft | • LGBTQ Historical Romance

[MileApo, from the beginning to the present | BOOK ONE] Apo licks the rim of the glass and tips it to Mile's lips. Mile drinks, never taking his eyes off Apo. Apo takes a sip from the glass next. Mile is transfixed by the seductive bob of his Adam's apple, and his sensual neck. It's suddenly hard to breath. There's no air in the room. They stare at each other. You're so pretty it hurts to breathe, Mile thinks. He is realizing he may never have the courage to say it out loud. If Mile tells Apo how he feels, will Apo still feel safe and comfortable getting naked around him? Will it jeopardize their work? If their relationship is sabotaged, so too are their careers. It would be selfish of Mile to risk it all for his personal happiness. They should remain friends. It's the all-round best option. "Let's rehearse the pool scene." Mile says, completely incongruous with what he just determined. Mile sometimes says stupid things when he's nervous. #3 - mxm | May 12, 2023 #9 - boyxboy | May 12, 2023 #9 - bxb | May 13, 2023 #5 - kinnporsche | May 25, 2023

HR-19SS | Sammy Walcott is the loner boy. The boy with scars and bruises. The quiet lacrosse boy. Sammy doesn't have a problem being alone and everybody has come to know and respect this. That's until Elijah Gracia comes back to town. Being alone isn't possible anymore. Copyright © CriticallyIntense

After over a year of trying to get pregnant, Milo Katz is told that he is infertile and that the fertility treatments are not working. That fateful day sends the rest of his life spiraling, starting with his husband leaving and the consequences that follow. Being forced to give up his dreams of being a parent and no longer having a husband to turn to, Milo embraces his best friend, Ollie Bellamy. After all, they have been through everything together, going against what society told them was right in order to become who they are today. One thing leads to another, and before they can stop themselves, they are spiraling into something deeper than they ever intended.

When Jayce's life falls apart, he goes on an impromptu backpacking trip. Getting lost wasn't part of the plan. Neither was being found by a huge, grumpy man living in a cabin deep in the forest. Dylan is used to a life of solitude, but Jayce stumbling into his lonely existence could be just what he needs.

Ash was mateless in a world where omegas are only as good as their mates. At the age of 25, this summer is his 7th calling of the goddess and his last chance to find a mate. A best friend in love, roomed with misfits and hunted by a general, Ash wouldn't ask for anything more. But life wasn't quite that simple, nor will it ever when he meets the Alpha of a MR (Modern rogue) pack.