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  1. Studly Ranch Hands Complete Premium

    By Renee Stevens, in Fiction. 09/21/2016 (Updated: 01/14/2017)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Drama, General Romance
    • mature adult
    • gay
    • rural
    • north america
    • anal
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    Marc got what he’d wanted for years, but it’s enough to tear apart his friendship with Casey. Marc tries to avoid Casey, but that’s not always possible. A series of incidents puts both of their jobs on the line and Marc and Casey have to decide whether or not the resulting consequences are worth continuing their feud. Or can they put the past behind them and learn to work together as the team they used to be, and maybe even explore what's between them?

    • 27 Chapters
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    • 25,661 Views
    • 192 Comments
    • 3 Recommendations
    • Mature
  2. Summer 1. C. J. Boomers, Gen Xers, & Millenials Complete

    By Carlos Hazday, in Fiction. 01/01/2015 (Updated: 05/13/2015)

    Genres: General Fiction
    Sub-genres: Coming of Age, Rich Boy
    • gay
    • urban
    • coming of age
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    At fifteen, CJ moved to the District of Columbia when his step-father discovered the teen was gay and banished him from their Miami home.

    In Washington, living with his biological father and his partner, CJ blossoms thanks in part to the guidance provided by his father’s gay friends.

    • 23 Chapters
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    • 948 Comments
    • 20 Recommendations
    • Mature
  3. Taking Help from Mr Jordan Complete

    By chris191070, in Fiction. 02/04/2024 (Updated: 02/20/2024)

    Genres: Romance
    Sub-genres: General Romance
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    Back in 1941, a wonderful movie called Here Comes Mr. Jordon was released. It enjoyed tremendous success. This is a modern, gay, take on that fantasy film.

    • 5 Chapters
    • 10,216 Words
    • 5,794 Views
    • 55 Comments
    • 5 Recommendations
    • Mature
  4. Tales from the Refuge 5. Camp Refuge Long-Term Hold

    By Wayne Gray, in Fiction. 06/06/2021 (Updated: 08/28/2021)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Drama, General Romance
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    • rural
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    This series uses the Camp Refuge setting. If you want the best reading experience, then read Guarded, Camp Refuge, A Silent Song, and Broken. They are shorts, though. So if you're feeling impatient, then just dive in.

    I will update this sporadically, and each chapter will be stand-alone (mostly - there may be recurring characters down the line).

    I really wanted to create something that showed off the effect the camp has on regular folks just coming to camp. Little snapshots of lives lived and changed thanks to Greg's dream.

    I hope you enjoy it.

    • 4 Chapters
    • 15,667 Words
    • 27,357 Views
    • 178 Comments
    • 12 Recommendations
    • Mature
  5. The Acquittal 1. Chronicles from the Orchard Complete

    By Jdonley75, in Fiction. 09/12/2018 (Updated: 04/06/2019)

    Genres: Romance
    Sub-genres: Contemporary Romance
    • mature adult
    • adult
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    • north america
    • abuse
    • friendship

    Kyle Howard is a young district attorney who has a relentless passion for the law. But when news from home reaches him, he finds himself questioning his past decisions and wondering if he made an error in judgment. Can he live with himself if he misses his last chance to set things right? Five friends reunite after years apart to see if mistakes made in the past can be forgiven before it’s too late.

    • 27 Chapters
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    • 1,099 Comments
    • 20 Recommendations
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  6. The Barnstable Chronicles - Book 6: The Barnstable Cowboy 6. The Barnstable Chronicles Complete

    By FlyOnTheWall, in Fiction. 09/14/2020 (Updated: 06/05/2021)

    Genres: Romance
    Sub-genres: General Romance
    • teen
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    • gay
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    Book six in The Barnstable Chronicles Series.

    (It would be helpful to read the other books before reading this. It's HIGHLY recommended that you read book 3, Vic Greeley Comes Home before you read this story.

    • 15 Chapters
    • 70,496 Words
    • 33,111 Views
    • 141 Comments
    • 3 Recommendations
    • Mature
  7. The Barnstable Chronicles: Book 5 - Beautiful Boy 5. The Barnstable Chronicles Complete

    By FlyOnTheWall, in Fiction. 05/15/2020 (Updated: 07/20/2020)

    Genres: Comedy, General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Comedy Modern, Drama, General Romance
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    The fifth book in The Barnstable Chronicles is probably the most requested story.

    Beautiful Boy is the story of Noah Danner, the son of Charlie and Jacob. Noah has always been a favorite character of my readers. YOU SHOULD READ STITCHER AND THE PRODIGY BEFORE READING THIS STORY!

    My challenge is to tell the story from Noah's point of view and remain faithful to his character. At the same time, great care has been taken to be non-offensive.

    • 20 Chapters
    • 102,625 Words
    • 53,409 Views
    • 205 Comments
    • 7 Recommendations
    • Mature
  8. The Barnstable Chronicles: Charlie Danner Finds His Way 2. The Barnstable Chronicles Complete

    By FlyOnTheWall, in Fiction. 12/06/2017 (Updated: 06/29/2021)

    Genres: Comedy, General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Comedy Modern, Drama, General Romance
    • teen
    • young adult
    • gay
    • under 18
    • anal
    • light-hearted
    • love
    • friendship

    Charlie Danner Finds His Way is a spinoff of Stitcher, my most recent story. Charlie is a secondary character in that story but quickly became a favorite of my readers. While you don't have to read Stitcher to become fully engaged in Charlie's story, it would be helpful as there will be many connections made between the two stories. Charlie is a special guy. I fell in love with him, too!

    Enjoy the story and please leave comments when you finish a chapter. Those comments are so much more than ego boosts - they actually help me decide in the direction I take the story!

    Enjoy!!

    • 13 Chapters
    • 74,193 Words
    • 66,405 Views
    • 171 Comments
    • 2 Recommendations
    • Mature
  9. The Barnstable Chronicles: The Prodigy 4. The Barnstable Chronicles Complete

    By FlyOnTheWall, in Fiction. 03/13/2019 (Updated: 06/10/2019)

    Genres: Comedy, General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Comedy Modern, Drama, General Romance
    • young adult
    • adult
    • gay
    • north america
    • love
    • friendship

    In the fourth book of The Barnstable Chronicles series, we find David Chase enjoying one of the most successful classical music careers in the age of social media. Every time he turns around, he finds more success. However, there is little or no success in his personal life.

    David threw away the two most important relationships in his young life... Charlie Danner, still the love of his life... and that of his best friend, Parker Miller.

    All the success in the world can't seem to fill the emptiness in David's heart.

    • 11 Chapters
    • 67,307 Words
    • 40,512 Views
    • 131 Comments
    • 3 Recommendations
    • Mature
  10. The Barnstable Chronicles: Vic Greenley Comes Home 3. The Barnstable Chronicles Complete

    By FlyOnTheWall, in Fiction. 02/17/2018 (Updated: 06/03/2018)

    Genres: Comedy, General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Comedy Modern, Drama, General Romance
    • young adult
    • gay
    • college
    • anal
    • coming of age
    • light-hearted
    • sports
    • love

    This is the third book in The Barnstable Chronicles. While you don't necessarily have to read the first two stories to enjoy this one, I highly recommend that you at least read Book One, Stitcher as many of the people and events in that story are referenced here. If you haven't read the second book, Charlie Danner Finds His Way, you can read it at any time.

    • 15 Chapters
    • 93,317 Words
    • 62,639 Views
    • 211 Comments
    • Mature
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