~WATTYS SHORTLIST 2025~ Hunter Dannings was a young CEO who had given up on love. But when he met River Conyers, a single dad and bar owner, his life began to change. Being around River gave him hope, and being around his daughter, Melodie, let Hunter imagine creating the family he's always wanted. But River doesn't let people in easily. And falling for him puts Hunter at risk for more heartbreak than he's ever known. ----- "Thanks for bringing me home." "It's no problem," Hunter shrugged, crossing his arms against the bitter Toronto cold. "You did the same for me." "Yeah," River started in, but paused, fingers tightening around the doorknob. "Maybe I should return the favor." In two large steps, River stepped in front of Hunter. His breath left his lips in small clouds as he stared determinedly at Hunter's mouth. Hunter's body was confused. After battling the oncoming winter chill for so long, it was strange to suddenly have River in front of him, warming his skin from proximity alone. Fingertips tinged pink by the cold reached up, grabbing Hunter's jacket and using the fabric to pull the taller man down. "You were gone for so long and never reached out," River croaked, fists tightening around the fabric of Hunter's coat. "Never sent me a text or gave me a call." "I'm sorry." "Are you?" River's whispered words warmed Hunter's lips, teasing him with the promise of more. "Then prove it." __________________________________ Highest Rankings: #1 mxm/malexmale/manxman #1 gayness/unlimitedpride #1 parent/singleparent #1 nosmut #3 gay #3 lgbtlove/lgbtlovestory #4 gaylove #5 fallinginlove #7 bxblove #16 wattpride #35 lgbt #64 bxb #96 boyxboy #99 single-parent #136 lgbtq #200 BL Date Started: 02/02/2024 Date Completed: 10/4/2024

Theo Bennett has had a rough life. Between his abusive father, neglectful mother and overly protective ex boyfriend his life is rough. Danny Madison hasn't had a rough life. He's just different. He's special. The star football and hockey player and average student hasn't had a rough life. He's a shifter....turning into a large black wolf gives him the strength of five humans. Nothing can defeat a wolf....until Theo moves to town to live with his Uncle and escape the dangers of life back home. Highest rankings Gay Werewolf- 1st 12/12/2021 Gayboys-19th 1/24/2022 Gayships are Yayships 1st 2/11/2022 gay romance- 601st 12/16/2021 Gayaf- 474th 2/11/2021 Gayfiction -762nd 12/16/2021 Gayships - 436st 1/24/2022 Gay pride -74th 2/11/2022

Joong a CEO of a well known company and a single dad with a one boy and looking for a babysitter for his son. Dunk a college student with lot of financial problems. Joong just wanted some one to baby sit his son and he never planned to get close with him. But what will happen when he fall in love with his son's baby sitter?

Moss Kettler has always been overshadowed by his impressive younger brothers. After graduating college Moss falls into a quiet life working for an accounting firm in Detroit. Meanwhile, both of his younger brothers play for the same NHL team with the youngest being freshly drafted to the Colorado Boulders. Now that two out of three Kettler brothers are playing professional hockey, Moss comes to the realization that his family may not have as much interest in him in comparison. Throughout the hockey season Moss' theory is validated by his once close-knit family. As he begins to accept his ostracization a star defenseman swoops in to show Moss the true meaning of sportsmanship (and love).

Darius is hard to forget. Maybe it's his hulking frame, and the plethora of tattoos, but, his intimidating appearance is completely at odds with the careful disposition of the gentle giant. Over the past year Darius completely flipped his life upside down by quitting his cushy desk job and becoming a cake decorator at Sweets N Things, the most popular bakery in town. As a quietly out gay man afflicted by painful shyness Darius only wants to have someone to taste test all his sweet treats but is there anyone who can look past his domineering exterior to discover the soft centre within?

Seungmin has a hard time speaking as a result of his trauma and Hyunjin is the sweetest boy you'll ever meet. Warnings: Swearing Mentions and/or depictions of sexual assault

A farmer. A prince. A masquerade ball. A ring. And a whole lot of magic. A rendition of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, featuring two male protagonists.

{MxM} COMPLETED Liam Moonhovan is a single father with a five-year-old child. He fixates on working and raising his child, building walls around himself excluding all but a few people. Pushing people away works 99.9% of the time, but what happens one night when he meets (*cough* sleeps with *cough*) Enzo, who is the 00.1% that doesn't turn away, but instead tries to break down the walls Liam spent years erecting around himself? Can Enzo really break down Liam's walls? and is Liam really capable of managing a love life and a child? I'm terrible at writing descriptions that don't ruin the plot. Anyway, this is kind of a slow-burn.

"I don't want a soulmate anymore."