[COMPLETED] [2025 Wattys Shortlist] Danny's neighbor should be illegal. There's no way someone should be that attractive. They've lived next door to each other for over a year. As a skinny, clumsy, sweater-loving, Modern Poetry professor, Danny never believed someone like him could catch the eye of someone as perfect as Brett. But when Danny (accidentally) RSVPs to a destination wedding he never wanted to attend, he realizes he's in a bind-he needs a plus-one. And somehow, Brett becomes his unexpected solution. Brett's MMA career was on the brink of greatness until an injury stopped him cold. Now, trying to reclaim his spot in the octagon and live up to heavy expectations, the last thing Brett expected was to build a friendship with the neighbor he's been crushing on. However, Danny is undeniably gorgeous and way out of his league, so he needs to maintain realistic expectations. But, when Danny needs a date for a destination wedding, Brett's first instinct is to offer his help. Being his fake boyfriend would not be a hardship. A romantic beach, a fake relationship, and one bed... what could go wrong? Genre: Contemporary Romance / Fake Relationship / Friends to Love / HEA Guaranteed / Dual POV There will be mature scenes between two men that I will mark accordingly. These scenes are intended for mature audiences. This is a spin-off of the worlds of King of Hawkings/Death & Tequila and A New Song/Beats of the Heart, but it is a stand-alone novel, so reading the other novels is unnecessary. However, some old characters will appear, so you may enjoy it more with the full background.

"When I first saw you, I thought I'd have to kill you." "Uh, excuse me?" "But now I'll kill anyone that even thinks of laying a finger on you," he said, a dry laugh escaping his lips. "How times change, huh?" ~~~ Atlas, a young chef, was simply trying to survive in the big city. When a mysterious intruder, Emil, breaks into his apartment, Atlas is thrust into a life completely different from his. As Emil takes a liking to Atlas, will the chef run away? Or will the crime boss give him a reason to stay? ~~~ [mxm]

Opposites attract in this swoony MM rom-com. ✨ Colton, a motorcycle-riding class clown, and Hudson, a shy librarian, couldn't be more different. But when life keeps throwing them together, sparks fly. A sweet yet angsty strangers-to-lovers romance full of laughter, heart, and the fight to stay together against the odds. 🏆 AWARDS & FEATURES: • Ranked #1: againstallodds [ 9.6.24 ] • Ranked #1: gayromance [ 2.7.25 ] • Ranked #1: lgbtlove [ 2.7.25 ] • Ranked #1: mmromance [5.7.25 ] PART OF THE ROAD TO US COLLECTION: All of my books can be enjoyed as standalones, but they're even more fun when read together. You'll spot recurring characters, inside jokes, and deeper connections that unfold across the series. Each collection follows a different couple in the same friends group-so the more you read, the more you'll feel at home. BOOK ONE: The Road to Us (Hudson x Colton) BOOK TWO: Playing with Fire (Carlos x Chuck) BOOK THREE: Run with the Devil (Tommy x Adrian) 🖤 COMPLETED: If you love this book, you can buy a distraction-free version of it to keep on any e-reader library over at my shop: authormanderson.com/shop ⚠️ MATURE CONTENT: graphic sexual details, physical and mental trauma, alcoholism, language

Lucy born as male, but choose to live as female.. In the glittering world of wealth, power, and carefully crafted appearances, billionaire Alex Blackwood is known for his cold logic and flawless control-until a delicate soul named Lucy steps into his life and shatters every rule he built. To the world, Lucy is Alex's elegant, mysterious wife. But behind closed doors, there's more to her story-a truth that only a trusted few know. As the lines between love and identity blur, Alex finds himself torn between a haunting past he never faced and a love so fragile, it could break him. With whispers from the past returning and secrets threatening to unravel everything, The Valentine Oath is a deeply emotional romance about trust, identity, and the fierce fight to protect what you love-no matter the cost.

[COMPLETED] Oliver Kardos was the General of Bierze and Guardian of the Realms. He had dedicated his life to fighting a thirty-year war in hopes of keeping his family and soldiers safe. However, when his tyrant king had no further use for him, Oliver was stripped of his titles and forced to bear the villainous name "Ghost". Before he was sentenced to die, he found that the war, which claimed countless lives, was merely a distraction so his king could chase a fairytale to grant a selfish wish. Aggrieved, Oliver wished for another chance in life. He was supposed to die. However, instead of death, he found that he was sent back in time before the war began. Determined to change his fate along with the world's, he will make different choices. Old mistakes will be remedied, past regrets will be rewritten, and former enemies will now stand by his side as allies-Including his past life's greatest opponent, General Draco of Rucrea. Sometimes, wishes do come true. ***Contains violence, strong language, and sexual content*** Fantasy|Magic|Male x Male

"The year is 5035, and in this new world, Omega's reign supreme..." Cassius Deus Jude is a Pure. A dominate Omega, heir to an enterprise and from a long bloodline of prized Omega's. The Jude name comes with connections to all the major Port City Omega bloodlines within the Tellus Rerum. His alluring omega looks and bloodline make him one of the most sought-after omegas on this side of the galaxy. He could obtain anything he desired with just a snap of his fingers, but he has no interest in the path his family has set out for him. The only thing he really wants is to be free of his responsibilities, to choose for himself what he wants. Only never extending his bloodline is not an option. With the ever growing pressure of his birthing Omega's strict expectations and all his responsibilities pressing down on him, Cassius does something unheard of in the Tellus Rerum. He chooses an alpha, not from the many certified breeder facilities as is customary, but a Vers alpha. A mutt with a muddy ancestry, full of fighters and killers, created and left to live only for entertainment in the gladiator pits of Port Ira. They expected him to buy and use an alpha like it was an animal? Only useful for killing and procreation? Well, Cassius would choose the most feral creature in the Tellus Rerum.

[mlm] The lonely Elf had waited many years to meet his bonded mate, but reality was harsher than he would have liked when he finds out his mate is not only a Demon, but the Demon wants nothing to do with him. [Part 1/Book 1 complete. Follow the story or my profile to get updated on Book 2] Highest Ranks: #1- love 2/1/2023 #3- LGBT #1- Gay #1- unrequited #8- slowburn #10- magic

Legend says that the Gods used to live among us and that each race was descended from them. Eventually however the Gods left leaving behind one last gift for all races, Soul Stones. A way to connect Soulmates. When my turn to find my Stone came about I didn't hold out much hope after all who would want a nameless orphan as their soulmate. *********** When I'd imagined my soulmate it was an average man who would hopefully love me or at least care slightly for me. Never had I imagined three ancient creatures as my soulmates or that they would be so ready to get to know and love me after waiting for me for so long. *********** My first attempt at writing an original story please give it a try and let me know what you think. Now with updated tags and this to make it clear that the guys have sex with each other.

Kale lives in his own little world. He loves his job at Bishop's (an offbeat book/media store). Has a best friend that understands him. Yet he wishes for something more. With a not so gentle push from Raven, he decides to join a cuffme.com, a kinky social networking site. What he finds there brings him closer to his hidden desires. When Aiden and Reegan move into a new town finding a person to play with is the furthest thing from their minds. Until they meet the awkward young man working at Bishop's. The two are charmed by his friendly smile, awkward, innocent demeanor, and the burning desire in his eyes. Will they ever get to know him outside of the store or will the eager friend they have made on cuffeme.com become more of a reality? **Warning: This story will contain sex and more than likely lots of it. Sex between a man and woman and sex between two men and a woman. There will also be the use of Daddy and little girl, as nicknames occasionally. The characters are not related and are both adults over the age of 18. If that squicks you out please push the back button now. Please remember that this is a story that contains BDSM and fetishes and other kinky things. But it won't be the main focus.**

The story continues.... Follow along as Tanner navigates Erin and Hunter in Coma's.