After his nervous breakdown culminates in a shocking assault, pop superstar Laurie Hayes must partner with a genius producer in a final bid to salvage his spiraling career. *** Three years after becoming an overnight global sensation, musician Laurie Hayes stands on a cliff's edge at the top of the world. Dominating headlines with inventive scandals and refusing to release new songs for his label, the spotlight on his future has started to dim. Desperate to clean up his image and deliver new music to the masses, his managers have pushed him into the path of James Kato, whose strict and stubborn methods have presented an insurmountable challenge. Brooding recluse James has devoted his life to staying in control. Now, he's been tasked with an impossible mission: getting Laurie Hayes to finish an album in eight months, without triggering another fit of frustration-induced rage. Charged with keeping Laurie in line, he begins to untangle the mess of secrets driving the singer's erratic behavior and unpredictable lifestyle. Forced to work as a team, only one question remains. Can James keep Laurie on top of that unsteady cliff, or will the two end up plunging over its edge together? *** Can be read as a standalone.

Fallen from grace and fresh out of the Slummer, Lucien Locke's world is reduced to a number in an homeless shelter. His only legacy is the cold, empty gaze of the cousin who destroyed him. His salvation comes in the form of a gilded cage: a role as a "personal assistant" to Elliot Ashworth, a beautiful, manipulative heir who uses his family's wealth as a weapon. The job is demeaning, the proximity is forced, and the spoiled brat seems to take perversive pleasure in his humiliation. But Elliot doesn't want a servant: he wants a challenge. Something Lucien is capable of serving. with nothing left to lose, it's the most dangerous game of all.

MM ROMANCE | (Male x Male) Enzo Marcelo, a young and well respected businessman, son of the number one Italian businessman. Enzo joined hands with The Delacruz, the second largest group of the country to spread his empire. Being number one was not only the motive of his deal with the Delacruz, it was more to it and nothing was going to stop him. However the son of his partner, caught his attention. And not for a very good reason. Mateo, the son of Delacruz, business partner of the greatest businessman of the country. The moment his eyes met the older, daring man, he felt something he never had before. He knew he wanted him. Those eyes, the voice, it brought so much heat in him. But Mateo, he had no idea how to use his words or express himself. Not until Enzo. "Are you always this hungry, pretty? " I say licking his lips and smile against them. My breath was heavy and it was hard for me not to kiss the man in front of me. I can't hold myself back anymore. I want him. Gosh. What has this boy bring me to? Started March 20 2024 Ended November 24 2024 #1 instant attraction #1 adultaudience #1 mmromance #1 lgbtpride #1 intense #9 possessive #3 obsessed #10 bxb #12 boyxboy #24 dominance #39 italianmafia #66 maturecontent

Elias Miller is a chronic insomniac who prefers to stay invisible, while Vinnie Madden is a notorious party animal, with more energy than the sun hopped up on caffeine. At a party, Elias and Vinnie strike up an unlikely friendship, after which, one thing leads to another, and lets just say, mistakes were made. Or was it a mistake? Elias sure thinks so. Then, as the situation rapidly devolves, Elias and Vinnie get paired together for an english project, and Elias's entire life becomes a whole series of highly stressful events with Vinnie staunchly wedged right at the center of absolutely fucking everything. After all, Vinnie Madden is a god damned sun, and his presence is so all consuming that eventually, all Elias can do is sit back, bask in the glow and try not to get fucking sunburnt. [NOW COMPLETE]

Assassin x Secret Agent Soren's life is a picture of domestic tranquility: a loving househusband, devoted to Dominic, whose unassuming security job provides a comfortable life. Their home is a haven of laughter and warmth, a stark contrast to the storm Soren once was. For Soren was "The Wraith", the world's most feared assassin, a ghost in the shadows who vanished without a trace, desperate to bury his blood-soaked past. But the past is a relentless hunter. When old enemies resurface and Dominic's life hangs in the balance, Soren is dragged back into the darkness he fought so hard to escape. He's ready to unleash the Wraith once more to protect the man he loves. What he doesn't know is that Dominic harbors his own deadly secrets. Far from ordinary, Dominic is a covert agent, trained to neutralize threats precisely like The Wraith. As their carefully constructed lives unravel, Soren and Dominic are forced to confront the explosive truth about each other. In a world where love is a lie and every secret is a ticking time bomb, can their bond survive the ultimate betrayal? Or will their intertwined fates lead to a deadly collision?

Matteo Bailey and Ruben Starling were never supposed to get along. As two rising solo artists at the peak of their careers, their rivalry was the stuff of tabloid gold-snide remarks in interviews, tense award show encounters, and a fan-fueled firestorm of competition. But somewhere between the chaos of the music industry and the relentless pressure of fame, their animosity gave way to something unexpected: a tentative friendship built on late-night conversations, shared frustrations, and an unspoken understanding no one else could offer. As the world speculates about their every move, Matteo and Ruben must figure out what truly matters-and how much of themselves they're willing to risk for the connection they never saw coming. Enemies. Friends. Something more? Fame changes everything. © yuanjia 2025 Highest Rankings: #1 slowburn out of 84k stories #1 friendstolovers out of 51.7k stories #1 gayfiction out of 27.7k stories #1 singer out of 19.9k stories #1 lgbtromance out of 782 stories #2 gayromance out of 26.5k stories #3 gay out of 391k stories #5 lgbtlove out of 17.8k stories #10 gayfiction out of 28.7k stories

Saving a captured fey lord with nobody but a winter fey who you're pretty sure hates you as your ally? James had definitely imagined a different holiday, but this is the one he's getting. *** After a humiliating experience involving a guy and a rejection, all anxious, nineteen-year-old James wanted was to disappear from his small, tight-knit community. He almost gets exactly what he wanted when he wanders too far into the woods and stumbles on an ancient prison-an ominous place that holds a powerful spring fey captive. In the course of a night, James finds out that not only the supernatural is all real but also that they desperately need him. Only James possesses the magic to reach the spring fey's prison realm and free him. Can he do it, however? James isn't so sure. Choosing him as a 'hero' sounded like a cruel joke, and most supernaturals didn't seem to have much faith, either. With nobody expect a stern winter fey who was assigned to teach and protect him at his side, James has to save the spring fey against all odds. Somehow.

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

BOOK 2 L E O Two years have passed for Leo and his siblings and yet his heart breaking secrets remain hidden, lost in the same shadows in which they continuously neglect to realise they've left him in. Will any of them notice before it's too late? (can be read as a stand-alone, though some parts may be a little confusing) - CHECK TW'S - #1 in #FindingYourself #1 in #boyxboy #1 in #bxblove #1 in #abused #1 in #gaylove #1 in #mentaldisorder #1 in #Numb #1 in #mentalillness #2 in #Depression #2 in #brothers #2 in #ProtectiveOlderBrothers #2 in #LittleBrother #2 in #twins - S T A R T E D O4|O4|2O22 C O M P L E T E D O6|O6|2O23 - C O P Y R I G H T ALL RIGHTS RESERVED @ShanLivx

Watty's 2024 shortlist, Watty's 2024 Best Characters winner A story of boxing, drugs, and love Tyreek Nixon is a 26 year old underground boxer who goes by the alias Pretty Boy. He's known he was attracted to boys for as long as he could remember, but one man really catches his attention during one of his fights. All he wants is even the chance to get to know this man better, no matter how many fights he has to win to impress him. DeAndre Kingston is a 28 year old New York native who is known around the city for his product- weed and pills. One day when DeAndre is selling at an underground boxing event, he finds himself suddenly enraptured by one of the fighters. DeAndre may have never felt an attraction for a man before but that sure didn't stop him from wanting this "Pretty Boy" The two embark on an intertwining story of romance, blood, and drama, enduring it all for the sake of being able to call each other "mine"