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A Fine Line

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It's 19th century America. Society is crumbling against the pressures of a civil war, and is about to break in two. Austin Lassiter, a promising young man with prestige and money, is nothing but loyal to his family and everything it stands for. Beautiful women from wealthy families line up to marry him, but for reasons he can't explain, he feels nothing for them. 

With the increasing pressures to inherit his father's law firm and find a suitable wife, Austin starts to wonder if any aspect of his life holds meaning. Or if it's all soirées, stature, and formalities. 

Far from his New England home, at the boarder of Mexico, another war rages on. A war filled with greed and the loss of innocent lives. 

Rafael Reyes, an equally important young man and a representative from Mexico, arrives in New England with his father to help stop the fighting and allow peace to resume between countries. 

Thus bringing Austin's meager existence to a screeching halt as the handsome war abolitionist comes into view.All Rights Reserved

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Acceptance | ✓ by saintc

Andrew, a twenty-six-year-old literature graduate, has been through more drama than many his age. From suffering obesity to arthritis, and then anorexia after drastic attempts to lose body fat, Andrew grows more conscious of his body. He shields himself from the rest of the world in a reserved cabin tucked away in a small town where he dwells in solitude and self-pity. But things can't stay the same forever and Andrew's carefully planned out walls fall around him with the arrival of his uncle's fiancee's son, Ethan. Ethan will more than disrupt Andrew's 'perfect' life. He'll also teach him the sole act of acceptance.

Dangerous (BoyxBoy) by JustLostMyCool

*** COMPLETED *** Sixteen year old Daniel Layman has been bullied since he came out. His best friend and protector Sean, moved to Los Angeles leaving Daniel to fend for himself in Oklahoma City. Along with trying to survive every minute of hell at school, Daniel also has to walk over five miles everyday through the dangerous streets of Oklahoma City, just to get home - where he has to ignore the aggressive men his mother brings home every night. Seventeen year old Ethan Miller has been a member of one of the most dangerous gangs in Oklahoma City since he ran away from the foster care system as a child. When Daniel stumbles onto a turf war between Ethan's gang and their rivals, Ethan saves him. But the more Ethan gets to know Daniel, the more he realizes just how much saving Daniel needs. Cover art: made by me #1 in #boyxboy - May/2020 #2 in #gay - May/2020

Under Pressure (mxb) (teacherxstudent) by 2someone223

(This story contains NSFW scenes, as well as the consumerism of several drugs. If any of those topics trigger you, please do not continue to read. Though, all NSFW chapters are marked as NSFW at the top) (TW: eating disorders) ------- When 18-year-old Sam transfers to a prestigious boarding school after a rough year in rehab, all he wants is to keep his head down and start over. No more questions. No more pity. No more slipping. But secrets don't stay buried for long-especially when your new dorm mate is too observant, and your literature teacher seems to care a little too much. Between late-night hallways, hidden bottles, and looks that linger too long, Sam finds himself caught between the past he's trying to outrun and the people who just might see through him. He didn't come here to be saved. But maybe-just maybe-he's not as alone as he thinks.

My Best Friends Brother by MonroeThirty

My Best Friends Brother - Book Three in The Forbidden Lust Series "You're my best friends little brother Milo, we can't do this." Looking at me with those f**king gorgeous pale hazel eyes, I know I can't keep holding back from him for much longer, this pull dragging me towards him is too strong. He steps in even closer, his coffee stained breath mixing with my own until the taste of him is all that coats my tongue. "I'm not a kid anymore Josh.." Joshua Jones, everyone's favourite best friend. Losing the love of his life ten years ago meant one thing for him - surrendering to a life alone. Instead he chose to focus on the family he built for himself, channelling all he had into making sure they were all happy, even if he wasn't. Coming back after a few years away from Westbrooke, not too much has changed; everyone was carrying on with their lives, while he stays stagnant. They were having kids, getting married, running businesses... Josh doesn't even have someone to kiss goodnight. He's okay though, really, or so he thought... Until he finds out something definitely has changed - Milo Thompson. The once shy geeky little brother of his best friend is no longer the child he once knew, that right there is a damn man. A man that he shouldn't be drawn too.. A forbidden man... Throw in a crazy teenage sister, overly involved best friend, sexuality confusion, hot business rival, evil ex-sister in-law/fathers mistress and all your favourite psycho's from our original Westbrooke tales.... Then ladies and gentlemen, we have got ourselves a story. *BOOK THREE IN THE FORBIDDEN LUST SERIES! MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE FIRST TWO BOOKS AHEAD! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND READING BOOK ONE (MY FUTURE STEPBROTHER) AND BOOK TWO (MY TWISTED LOVERS) TO UNDERSTAND THE ROAD THAT BROUGHT THESE TWO TO THIS POINT**YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED*

Carnations in the Alley | manxman | (Historical Romance) by JosslynWho

| ManxMan | - Historical Fiction - Strong SEXUAL Content | Tossed aside for his sexual preferences, a young lord is abandoned by his family. But, he isn't alone for long as a towering, rather intimidating and...handsome man happens upon him at the lowest point in his life. However, this man doesn't look upon him with judgment in his eyes. There is a sort of unspoken sympathy, and it shows itself well enough when he is swept off his feet and taken to the man's home. Untouched, unjudged and given a place to stay, this young lord will come to find he's been given a second chance. But he's afraid. Of what? (This story is based on a character introduced in 'The Beauty of Coincidence'. You don't need to read that one, but a piece of useful information would be that Edgar works for someone named Norman Ramsey, a man who has accepted that his own son is gay (he is not homophobic even though it's the 1820s, and Edgar is extremely loyal to the name of Ramsey). Enjoy!)

The Betrothed (BoyxBoy) by panda_lover____

Tyler Lewis is a 17-year-old openly gay boy who's been heartbroken so many times. After finding a new "love" his parents were afraid that his heart would break again. Meeting his new partner, his parents weren't pleased, however, Tyler insisted on continuing to see the other man. Fed up with his attitude, his parents desperately tried to look for a way out. A few days later, Tyler's parents received a call from one of their old college friends. The Young family was composed of Hunter, their eldest son Hunter (age 28) and their youngest son Nathan (age 21). The situation with Tyler brought up old agreements between his parents and the Young family. It was the agreement that, when the time came, The Lewis' eldest child would marry the Young's eldest child. Unfortunately, they didn't anticipate both of them to be boys, but this didn't seem to be a problem to both parties. Tyler and Hunter hated the idea, but that wasn't the biggest problem. The biggest problem was that Hunter was as straight as a pole. *** WARNING *** This book contains relationships between two men. At some points in the story, there will be [R] rated content that will not be suitable for minors. Please read at your own risk! *** EDITING IN PROGRESS ***

Mateless Wolf ( Lone Star Pack) by Animejunkie13

Should you wait for your soul mate... or surrender to the fire burning in someone else's arms? That's the question haunting Houston. At 44, still mateless, he's suffocating under the weight of unmet destiny and aching, lonely nights. Desire simmers beneath his calm exterior - primal, raw, and unfulfilled. How long can he resist temptation before giving in to the hunger clawing at his soul? Keyland was born to lead - the next Alpha of one of the most powerful packs in the region. Power, prestige, and respect were his. But beneath his dominance lies a need deeper than command: the craving for his fated mate. And that absence makes him dangerous - and desperate. And then there's Austin - tangled in a wild, explosive affair with a dangerously seductive wolf who knows exactly how to make him moan and beg. But lust is a double-edged blade. Will Austin survive the heat... or get scorched by the flame?

Picture Perfect by Solace_star

They say you can't go home again. But what if home is the man you can't forget? Luca Romano left his small town and its narrow-minded whispers behind, trading them for a life of vibrant freedom as an openly gay photographer. But when a family emergency forces him back, he's thrust into a world of memories he'd rather forget. The last person he wants to see is Daniel his former best friend, his first love, and a secret chapter of his past he's desperately tried to burn. Daniel has painstakingly built the perfect, "normal" life: a respectable job, a house with a white picket fence, and a kind, loving fiancée. He's locked away his desires, his truth, and the boy he once was, convincing himself it was all just a phase. He's safe. He's straight. Or so he thought until one glimpse of Luca shatters the illusion completely. Ranking: 🏆 1. #Closet (29/09/2025) 🏆 1. #romance-friendship (13/10/25) 🏆 1. #Lgbtlove (17/10/25) 🏆 1. #SmallTowns (21/10/2025)

Fanboy (BL) by OnlyoneJoJo

ROMANCE/BL As Ash Brown steps out of his workplace late one night, he unexpectedly crosses paths with a captivating stranger. This guy, with his polished looks and undeniable charm, seems like just another ordinary person, but Ash has no clue that he's wandering into the orbit of one of the four members of the world's most successful boy band. Intrigue wraps around their encounter, leaving Ash on the brink of discovering a truth that could change everything. How long will it take before the veil is lifted, and he learns who this striking figure really is? a boyxboy romance. Ranking: #5 mxm (30/07/24) #25 love (21/04/23) #1 fluffandsmut (30/09/22) #1 fanboy (20/09/22) #1 manxman (20/09/22) #2 gay (10/09/22) #3 boyxboy (10/09/22) #2 bxb (10/09/22) #13 3rdperson (11/07/22) #26 thirdperson (11/07/22) #9 spice (13/09/22) #11 malexmale (14/09/22) #2 gayromance (18/09/22) #8 fujoshi (09/10/22) Readers comments... "I love this little love story!! Great job auth!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏" ceekaysmiles87 "I loved this so much" ComfortablyPlum "it's a nice love story with happy ending but a bit bittersweet..." chrysty13 ** This is a Jojo story only on Wattpad.

Dad's Boss by AmberNCollins

"But you're my dad's boss, what would happen if he found out?" "Doesn't matter. All that matters is that we're here, alone, now, no interruptions." He placed a hand on my cheek and moved closer to me, leaving no space in between us. I stared into his beautiful ice blue eyes. He placed a hand on my hip and pulled me that little bit closer, before pressing his soft lips against mine. This is how it was supposed to go. - Alex and Lukas couldn't be more opposite; Alex is a famous millionaire who owns a huge company, while Lukas is just an average person only just navigating the real world. But you know what they say, opposites attract. The story follows Lukas, who is forced to join his dad at work, where he meets the rich and famous Alex Woods. After their friendship begins with a disaster, the both of them work to slowly build their bond, their innocent friendship evolving into something more passionate. Unfortunately, it's never that easy. In order to keep his strong image of being a rich and successful businessman, Alex cannot let the secret about his sexuality out, in fear of it affecting his career and life. Will Lukas and Alex's relationship survive all that is thrown their way? Find out in Dad's Boss. - Best ranks - #1 in #bxb, #1 in #manxman, #1 in #company, #1 in #boyxboy

No Regretting Us (ManXMan// lgbt)// #Wattys2016 by notbackingdown

My books are written explicitly for a MATURE AUDIENCE. There will be some instances/scenes/suggestions of sexual acts and will portray gay relationships between males AND will make allusion of an incestuous relationship between brothers. If you do not enjoy stories of this nature please leave now. I will not condone/defend/accept any sort of attacks on my stories, my characters or myself. ********************************************* Antonio Gage March is mourning the loss of his father and the end of his one year relationship with his boyfriend after finding him in bed with another man. He can't do anything about his father because the man is dead, the man who's been his best friend, his hero is gone forever and there is nothing, absolutely nothing he could do to bring him back. What hurts too is that he can't hate Terry for cheating on him because the way Terry looks at the boy, Gage wishes a man would look at him like that. Gage is desperate to feel anything other than pain. ********** Lexus Jenner is tired of his mother forcing her dreams for him down his throat. The life she wants him to live, a job she wants him to take not once asking him if he wants any of it for himself. When an opportunity at finding out who his father was comes at him he jumps at it, never mind the man was already dead and buried. *********** A chance encounter between Gage and Lexus leaves both men wondering, believing in love at first sight. Everything seemed to be going in their favor, never mind that they've only known each other for a day and a night. That is until Gage's mother drops some news on them that had both men loathing themselves, but can't seem to regret loving each each other. *************************************************************************************************************************************** Copyright © 2016 by @notbackingdown

The Cursed Archer by howtosellmysoul

The forbidden romance between a prince and a stable boy is tested once again when dark forces from their ancestral bloodlines are unleashed, threatening not only their love but the fate of entire kingdoms as an ancient evil returns to endanger Archie's very soul. Season 3 of In Another Era *** After their encounter with the blood witch, Kenric and Archie's lives are forever changed. They return home longing for normalcy, only for their world to turn upside down once more as ancient secrets from their bloodlines begins to unravel. Turmoil brews in their neighbouring kingdom as leadership is challenged. Long-buried truths emerge, and a terrifying force, once presumed dead, stirs from its slumber. Amidst the chaos, Kenric and Archie do everything they can to hold onto each other. But as they prepare for battle, one question haunts the warrior prince-could his love be enough to save Archie, as his very soul hangs in the balance?

Acceptance | MxM Gay Romance | by dollygrand

After getting away from his cruel father's tyranny, Randall has to learn how to live and accept the person he was meant to be - with a little help from a local bartender... ***** An empty shell is all that's left of twenty-five-year-old Randall now. After his homophobic father found out he was gay, he had to learn to act someone else to survive through the years of abuse and humiliation. Now he has forgotten the person he once was. He refuses to remember the person he was supposed to be. Emotionally detached and unable to create relationships, Randall's lonely days repeat themselves in the same destructive pattern: go to work, work out, watch TV, and drink, with no way out of that dark, miserable corner he has built for himself. When a gay bar opens doors in his neighborhood, the fragile balance he has created with himself is in danger of being destroyed when his true self tries to break free. To make things worse, there is a new guy at his gym. A kind guy who has a nice voice and loves talking people's ears off. A guy who can see his suffering. A guy who can teach Randall to feel once again. (Warning, this novel contains verbal and physical abuse!) || Gay || BxB || MxM || LGBT || Romance ||

Devil's Gambit by AnaliseRoberts

Harley hated his brother's best friend- at least at first. The passive aggressiveness and ego of the man he now shared a house with was nothing short of ridiculous child's play. No one could have foreseen the attraction that suddenly blooms between them- not even themselves. That alone complicated things, but now those in the wealthiest parts of Chicago are beginning to rally around a political candidate with some rather concerning propositions. Setting aside their own rivalries, the people of Southside must band together against a common enemy.

My British Bedmate | ✔️ by BoundlessReverie

✔️ | A small town country boy from Texas gets the opportunity of a lifetime. A full ride scholarship to Oxford University to study Art. Leaving the farm and everyone I knew behind, it was a bittersweet moment. It's been my dream to get out of the small, soul sucking town. Everything would have been perfect... If it weren't for my sexy as hell roommate making me rethink my sexuality. Oh, did I forget to mention? He's also the bane to my existence. I'm in for a wild and confusin' ride. Published: June 2022 #1 - fluffandsmut #1 - smalltown #1 - men #1 - gaylove #3 - Lgbtq / Lgbt #2 - bxb #3 - fluffandsmut #4 - gay #1 - lgbtfiction #3 - mxm #2 - Farm #1 - comingout #3 - drama #9- boyxboy #2 - romance #2 - college #2 - cute

Sweet Little Birds (BxB Romance, Completed) by lisa_london_

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Caught by Terra_incognita_

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Creepin | BxB by KingMotha

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Sweet Sensations by Friends_Bee

Don't blush. It will just make you look sweeter... Whack! Smack! Slap! Xavier That sound has always made my heart flutter. Especially after a fateful game of truth or dare in college. Awkward freshman, meet dreamboat senior. Humiliating. Except I'm not in college anymore. I'm twenty-five, and inheriting my father's candy store. And that dreamboat is suddenly back in Denver. He's brought his dashing smile with him from Manhattan. Not to mention those strong hands. For one year, he's in Denver to manage a prestigious city redevelopment project. The kind of big budget thing they throw galas for. The kind of project that just might steamroll a little candy shop like mine. But when it comes to Dominick, it's not only my shop that's in trouble. If there is one man who can make me confess my desires, it's him. Desires I never thought I could speak, let alone feel... Desires that beat in my heart for him, whether I'm prepared to admit it or not. #4 - lgbt #1 - mxb

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Acceptance | ✓

Andrew, a twenty-six-year-old literature graduate, has been through more drama than many his age. From suffering obesity to arthritis, and then anorexia after drastic attempts to lose body fat, Andrew grows more conscious of his body. He shields himself from the rest of the world in a reserved cabin tucked away in a small town where he dwells in solitude and self-pity. But things can't stay the same forever and Andrew's carefully planned out walls fall around him with the arrival of his uncle's fiancee's son, Ethan. Ethan will more than disrupt Andrew's 'perfect' life. He'll also teach him the sole act of acceptance.