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If short-tempered Jason can open his heart and life to optimistic Abe, he might finally find the family he craves.
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Time might not heal all wounds, but with two motivated and strong-willed men on a campaign to win him back, Charlie will get more than he ever thought possible.
Page Count: 298
Controlled Asher didn't expect to fall for free-spirited Daniel, but they'll find what they desperately need in one another.
Page Count: 282
When a casual hookup turns into the potential for love, staid Spencer realizes he wants to build a life with vibrant Emilio.
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An accidental meeting and a misunderstanding lead to a life-altering connection.
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Aaron has waited years for a man who can share his heart and he insists it's party boy Zach.
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Two men whose love has never faltered must relive their most treasured moments in order to secure their future.
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If Ben wants to find love with Micah, he'll have to own up to the truth of who he is.
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David must find the courage to share himself and Jonathan must find the strength to tell the truth.
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Boyfriends come and go but best friends are forever has always been Andrew and Caleb's mantra. Can they be both?
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For best friends Jake and Nate the question isn't how they ended up in bed together but how they stay there.
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Serious, responsible Seth longs for sexy, outspoken Eli but must decide if he's willing to veer from his safe life-plan.
Page Count: 258
A sensitive wolf shifter and a vicious vampire challenge history, greed, and the very fabric of their beings in order to stay together until forever comes.
Page Count: 324
A powerful Alpha wolf shifter and a strong-willed human overcome traditions ingrained over generations and uncover long-buried secrets to fulfill their destiny as true mates.
Page Count: 226
Two very different men with a tumultuous history must overcome challenges from all sides and see past their society's rules to realize they are destined for one another.
Page Count: 294
Accountant slash bartender Reg will show rock star Jeremy how to have fun...and possibly fall in love.
Page Count: 270
Can the billionaire son of a Democratic president build a family with the congressman son of a Republican senator? Forget politics, love makes strange bedfellows.
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What really stood out for me was the connection these two had. I loved feeling that while reading this story. It was so caring and incredibly hot.
I loved this book and it’s audio companion and have read and re-read it many times (and re-listenened!).
Cardeno C tells great stories. They're sexy, sweet, moreish and satisfying and that's why they get high ratings from me. A Cardeno book is my go to happy place when I want to read something really feel good. ...I always know that I'm going to get loveable characters, a great (hot) romance, a well thought out back story, just the right amount of conflict to stop the story going into the realms of saccharine, tummy rolling love scenes and last but not least; the perfect happy ever after that never fails to leave me sighing happily. ...I'm getting really enamoured with these recent paranormal, shifter books that Cardeno has started writing and the 'Mates' series is turning out to be a very addictive read. ...There was a fulfilling build up of sexual tension but this was when the passion and romance side of the story came into it's own and as always it was pure Cardeno magic.... The chemistry between them sparked, the heat level reached boiling point and the sex was cold shower worthy, but still, always bolstered by a real sense of romance and love.
First off I have to say this story is WAY different from anything I've seen from Cardeno before. Dealing with a Dom/sub relationship directly isn't usual from this author. While the story is still sweet, there is an edge to it that makes it that much more interesting. ... The ending, when it finally comes, is pure Cardeno. This wasn't an easy story, but Family never is.
Once again the author has given us a story of love that didn't come easy but was so worth the effort.