In the underworld of Italy's most feared mafia, Ian Romero is a king - ruthless, cold, and untouchable. Molded by a father who showed no love, only control, Ian was raised to lead with an iron fist, not feel with a fragile heart. That is, until one mission throws him into the path of a mysterious, dangerous man named Alexander Volkov. Alexander is no ordinary stranger. With a sharp mind, a body carved by war, and eyes that see too much, he pierces straight through Ian's armor. Their connection is instant, raw, and terrifying. Ian wants to hate him. Instead, he ends up in his bed - and eventually, under his gaze, in his heart. But when a night of uncontrollable passion leads to an impossible outcome - Ian finds himself *pregnant* - everything begins to unravel. His father, disgusted by the truth, disowns him. His gang questions his leadership. The world he built starts to collapse. With nowhere else to go, Ian runs... straight into Alexander's arms. But love in the mafia world is dangerous. Secrets have teeth. Enemies are closing in. And what grows inside Ian isn't just life - it's a symbol of everything the world wants to destroy. Can Ian survive long enough to protect what he never expected to want? Or will everything he is - and everything he loves - be torn from him? --- **🔥 Dark. Tender. Addictive.** *Beneath His Gaze* is a steamy, emotionally charged gay mafia romance with **mpreg**, betrayal, found family, and forbidden desire. Perfect for fans of dark romance with vulnerable strength, powerful chemistry, and a touch of the impossible.

Beneath His Touch' A dark mafia romance by Ibru Trisha Liam Romero is a young man who has always craved attention-longing for love ,by doing what he thought is right . Now, he survives on medication, haunted by a past he's desperate to forget. Everyone left him. And just when he thought things couldn't get worse, he's disowned by the very man he believed loved him-his father-all because of one failed mission. Enzo Moretti is a man of silence and steel, Alexander Volkov's most trusted enforcer. Cold, calculated, and merciless, he's known for never missing a target. But when he's ordered to kill Liam-the broken boy whose pain clings to him like a second skin-something inside Enzo begins to shift. One panic attack. That's all it takes to fracture the walls Enzo spent years building. Suddenly, the man who was supposed to end Liam's life finds himself protecting it. Tension simmers. Emotions ignite. And in a world ruled by power, blood, and betrayal, both men are forced to face the one thing they fear most-what lies beneath their touch.

❝Morrison is my archenemy and he only dies with my hands wrapped around his neck...❞ Carl John Morrison has never met any man who surpasses Aiden Black. He's a stuck-up prick. Easy on the eye. A lethal weapon. And Carl has a weakness for him. A tragic encounter between the two makes Carl want to throw his morals and values away. Want things he never wanted, do things he never dreamt of. The fiery sexual attraction is out of the norm and ridiculously undeniable. The catch-22: Aiden is hell bend on seeking revenge and ending Carl's life in ways more than one. Vengeance has never been this wild! ©2021 Damien Silver

Cris, a 'companion,' has been meeting up with Eryk, who just happens to be the High Justice for the Church of Fedum, god of truth. They've been able to keep their association a secret from the restrictive church rules, but can they keep their love a secret from each other? This is a short story that came from a flash-fiction prompt of cop/criminal. My first patron gave it to me, and my 1k word vignette grew up into a proper short story.

Noah Reed never expected to see Liam Hayes again-especially not as the CEO of the company where he just landed an internship. Back in high school, Liam was the star quarterback, the golden boy with a reckless smile-always there when Noah needed him most. Their connection was undeniable, but just when Noah thought they could be something more, Liam disappeared without a word. Now, years later, Noah is no longer the quiet kid watching from the sidelines-he's determined, sharp, and unwilling to let the past define him. But the past isn't so easily forgotten. Liam acts as if their history never existed like he doesn't remember the nights spent lingering in doorways, the almost-confessions, the unspoken something between them. As old wounds reopen and buried feelings resurface, Noah is about to uncover the truth behind Liam's disappearance. And when he does, he'll have to decide-will he walk away this time, or will he finally fight for what was taken from them?

LANDON LUNA: College is finally over, and I get to go on a road trip for one month before I enter the real world. Yet, I never expected to see Everest signed up, and more than that, he requested me to be his partner for the trip. I've known Everest since we were thirteen, but he doesn't remember it. That's okay. I suspect the night we met wasn't a good one for him, and maybe it's best he doesn't remember. But now we are scouring across the east side of the U.S., and I'm starting to wonder if everything I did for Everest was in the name of something else. Something more meaningful. Something I should have understood sooner. Damn my brain. It takes me far too long to understand the proper context and even longer to grasp the meaning of my feelings. I might be in love with him. Oh, and I was diagnosed with autism a year ago, and I never told anyone. So, there is that. EVEREST PIERCE: I love him. I love Landon Luna without conditions. Without expectations. Without the need for more. And I love him with my entire heart. I wasn't the nicest person in high school. Not to anyone except the ball of bubbly sunshine. The one who waved at me every single day. But I was a goner the moment he said hello to me in my Junior year of high school when he was partnered with me on a project. Now, I need to figure out how to keep my feelings on lockdown through this trip. Because I find myself wanting. I want him, and I don't know that I am worthy enough to have him.

Luca Chessman has been longing for love his entire life. The only problem is-he can't seem to find a guy that likes him the same way. With his family cafe, Chessman's, struggling to keep afloat and no help from the bank, he's slowly accepting the demise of their business which he holds so dearly to his heart. Declan Nash is a regular at Chessman's who wears an expensive suit everyday and sits at the back on his laptop mysteriously-whilst being stupidly good looking. It's safe to say he's caught Luca's eye but with no confidence to speak to him, all Luca can do is smile, take his order and admire from afar. After a robbery at the cafe, leaving Luca with minor wounds and an empty till, Declan soon realises the future of the cafe. He decides to step in and help them get their business back on its feet with a cash loan from himself. But as they grow closer, Luca calls Declan his miracle but does he know his true intentions? - This book is the second book in the Silver Linings Series. You can read this as a stand-alone or read Signs From The Universe before to meet these characters. Tropes: - age-gap (10 years) - bxb - millionaire/wealthy man - forced proximity - found family - spicy scenes

This story is complete ✅ Alec is a twenty-five year old gentle boy with the looks of an angel. He has not figured out what he needs in love yet and has never had a relationship. But something urges him to act, or rather someone, a person who is his total opposite. Sam is intimidating. He is tall enough to be a basketball player, muscular, covered in tattoos, and quick tempered. Most people prefer to keep a distance startled by his menacing glares. What will happen when these two distant poles collide? One thing is for sure, it will get unbearably hot... and funny. *** This book depicts a manxman love story. It includes several graphic intimate scenes and is rated mature. Those chapters will be marked as XXX. Please read only if you are comfortable with the topic and of appropriate age. *** Enjoy! Read, comment, and be free to express yourself. All opinions are highly appreciated. Best ranking so far: #1 in lgbtfiction July 2023 #1 in sweet April 2023 #1 in passion March 2022 #1 in hotboys Oct 2021 #1 in fallingforthebadboy Nov 2021 #2 in secretadmirer July 2023 #2 in firstlove Oct 2022 #3 in cute Nov 2021 #3 in bxblove Dec 2021 #4 in shy Jan 2022 #4 in gayboys Nov 2021 #4 in fallinginloveagain Nov 2021 #6 in gaylove July 2022 #7 in malexmale Feb 2023 #10 in bxb July 2022 #10 in cuteboys Nov 2021 #10 in gayromance July 2023 #13 in mxm June 2023 #14 in love July 2022 #15 in manxman Feb 2023 #22 in gay July 2023 #26 in seduction March 2022 #32 in lgbt Sept 2023 #37 in tattoos March 2022 #46 in texttospeech Sept 2023 Disclaimer: All images are intended only to illustrate the content. They are licensed stock photos posed by models, who has no relation to the story. All people and events in this book are fictional.

"Eric said my eyes are cool, and he said he thought I look beautiful" five year old Christian said "I'm going to marry Eric when I'm older!" He declared with a big smile ~~~~~ Twelve years later and the spoiled rich boy doesn't even remember Eric's existence, while Eric remembers but doesn't really care. When they meet again in the maid quarters, Christian starts to question himself and what he wants. With his parents trying to marry him off and the struggles of his senior year of high school, how will he navigate his new feelings? How will his parents react to his new relationship? Will Christian's honest feelings reach the slightly oblivious Eric? Or will he give in to his parents' pressure? ~~~~~ {MxM} {contains sexual content} 1st 🥇 #finding true love {Jun.3.25} #embrace {Jun.3.25} #gay pride {Dec.10.25} #embrace {Jun.3.25} #finding happiness {Dec.10.25} #gay men {May.18.26} 2nd🥈 #internal conflict {Jun.3.25} #finding yourself {Jan.4.26} 3rd🥉

Aris' entire life changes when he discovers he has a heart condition that could be fatal if he doesn't receive a transplant. Eager to speed up the process and attempt to go into private hospital care, he takes on all different jobs to put away every penny he has to save his life. When the chance to become a nanny to a sassy five year old girl arises, Aris knows he's out of his depth with lack of experience. But when he finds out the employer is willing to pay fifteen hundred a week, it's an offer he cannot turn down. Nick is a grumpy, single father who cannot juggle the work-life balance. Desperate to find someone to help look after his daughter, Elodie, to give him the chance to launch his new business app. All he wants is someone he can trust. As Aris walks into his life and straight into this job, Nick is adamant he won't last a day with his cheeky daughter who has no filter. But when an unlikely friendship grows and Aris works his way into Elodie's heart, Nick notices something is beginning to spark in his too-despite telling himself to keep their relationship professional. Lines begin to blur with family outings and endless late nights. Aris knows he needs a new heart but he didn't expect Nick to completely steal it instead. TROPES - single dad / nanny - grumpy / sunshine - Aris falls first, Nick falls fucking harder - forced proximity - chronic disease/illness rep - spicy scenes - dual POV