29 Top contemporary books like When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5) by Rachel Ember

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When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

By: Rachel Ember

4.02

Format: 300 pages, Kindle Edition

Cam has always had a soft spot for dangerous guys. Not that he gets much action, dangerous or other…

If you liked the contemporary plot in When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5) by Rachel Ember , here is a list of 29 books like this:

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1. Until I Saw You

By: Dianna Roman

4.34

Format: 246 pages, Kindle Edition

Harper Reid has no money and nowhere to go, but he can't spend one more day under the same roof as … read more

Similar categories in Dianna Roman's Until I Saw You book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
"I don’t need you to take care of me. I just need you to be happy."

-Dianna Roman, Until I Saw You

"We’re writing a song, a soft, tender song with our mouths, with our tongues, our heady breaths."

-Dianna Roman, Until I Saw You

"Why did I have to get a job for a guy who’s hotter than the sun and makes my world a brighter place than it’s ever been?"

-Dianna Roman, Until I Saw You

"He’s telling me a secret—his lips were made for kissing. I’ll never tell a soul as long as he doesn’t stop. I should stop."

-Dianna Roman, Until I Saw You

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2. Gilded Cage (Lilywhite Boys, #2)

By: K.J. Charles

4.17

Format: 248 pages, ebook

Once upon a time a boy from a noble family fell in love with a girl from the gutter. It went as bad… read more

Similar categories in K.J. Charles's Gilded Cage (Lilywhite Boys, #2) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • lgbt
Cover of Up All Night (Mount Hope #1) by Annabeth Albert

3. Up All Night (Mount Hope #1)

By: Annabeth Albert

3.99

Format: 282 pages, Kindle Edition

What happened to my predictable life? I had a stable life as a fire captain in Seattle, married … read more

Similar categories in Annabeth Albert's Up All Night (Mount Hope #1) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
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4. Christmas on Firefly Hill

By: Garrett Leigh

4.33

Format: 206 pages, Kindle Edition

The single dad and the rootless vagabond. Expect: a shy, hunky firefighter and an ethereal dancer d… read more

Similar categories in Garrett Leigh's Christmas on Firefly Hill book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
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5. Fen

By: Barbara Elsborg

4.43

Format: 400 pages, Kindle Edition

An indecent proposal leads to a future neither guy expected. Fen is broken but does his best… read more

Similar categories in Barbara Elsborg's Fen book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
Cover of Unstable Connections (Valor and Doyle Mysteries, #3) by Nicky James

6. Unstable Connections (Valor and Doyle Mysteries, #3)

By: Nicky James

4.48

Format: 468 pages, Kindle Edition

Missing children are reappearing, and ties to a thirty-year-old cold case can’t be ignored. Betw… read more

Similar categories in Nicky James's Unstable Connections (Valor and Doyle Mysteries, #3) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • suspense
  • contemporary
Cover of Season's Change (Trade Season #1) by Cait Nary

7. Season's Change (Trade Season #1)

By: Cait Nary

3.98

Format: 380 pages, ebook

A veteran hockey player and a rookie can't get away from each other—or their own desires—in this se… read more

Similar categories in Cait Nary's Season's Change (Trade Season #1) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
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8. The Rest of the Story

By: Tal Bauer

4.40

Format: 419 pages, Kindle Edition

Let me earn it. I keep things simple. I’m a classic one-night wonder. Relationships? Are you out… read more

Similar categories in Tal Bauer's The Rest of the Story book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
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9. Two Tribes

By: Fearne Hill

4.40

Format: 328 pages, Kindle Edition

Lambda Literary finalist 2023. Also nominated in five categories in the Goodreads M/M Romance Group… read more

Similar categories in Fearne Hill's Two Tribes book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
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10. The One That Got Away

By: Nicky James

4.25

Format: 337 pages, Kindle Edition

Someone is following me. I’m not imagining it. I’m not crazy. Charlie Falkingham is convinced so… read more

Similar categories in Nicky James's The One That Got Away book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • suspense
  • contemporary
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11. Down in Flames (Down Home #4)

By: Parker St. John

4.12

Format: 268 pages, Kindle Edition

Old enough to know better. Straight enough to know better. But this rugged cowboy can’t rein it in … read more

Similar categories in Parker St. John's Down in Flames (Down Home #4) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • westerns
  • contemporary
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12. Cowboy Healing (Cowboy Wanted, #1)

By: B.A. Tortuga

4.38

Format: 281 pages, Kindle Edition

Patrick Kelly needs some help. His husband passed away a while ago, and now he has a thriving medic… read more

Similar categories in B.A. Tortuga's Cowboy Healing (Cowboy Wanted, #1) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • westerns
  • contemporary
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13. Spring Rains (Whisper Ridge, Wyoming, #3)

By: R.J. Scott

4.55

Format: 338 pages, Kindle Edition

When love is on the line, the only way to move forward is to challenge ghosts of the past and find … read more

Similar categories in R.J. Scott's Spring Rains (Whisper Ridge, Wyoming, #3) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
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14. The Men From Echo Creek

By: N.R. Walker

4.32

Format: 400 pages, Kindle Edition

In the winter of 1882, a boy from the mountains has to prove himself a man. When Albie Bramwell’… read more

Similar categories in N.R. Walker's The Men From Echo Creek book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • westerns
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
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15. A Million Little Moments (Inevitable #2)

By: Riley Hart

4.14

Format: 266 pages, Kindle Edition

Sutton Jasper’s been my best friend my whole life. From losing my family when I was young, to liv… read more

Similar categories in Riley Hart's A Million Little Moments (Inevitable #2) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
Cover of Bad Deal (A-List Security #3) by Annabeth Albert

16. Bad Deal (A-List Security #3)

By: Annabeth Albert

4.08

Format: 299 pages, Kindle Edition

I’m a bodyguard and far from ideal boyfriend material, but agreeing to this fake dating scheme migh… read more

Similar categories in Annabeth Albert's Bad Deal (A-List Security #3) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
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17. The Words We've Never Said

By: J.H. Knight

4.12

Format: 323 pages, Kindle Edition

Sam Northwick’s dreams have always been simple. Keep his ranch going the same way his father had an… read more

Similar categories in J.H. Knight's The Words We've Never Said book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • westerns
  • contemporary
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18. Throw Down (Down Home #5)

By: Parker St. John

4.09

Format: 270 pages, Kindle Edition

Briar Phillips is no stranger to bad boys, but Derek Owens is a whole new breed of danger. He’s a g… read more

Similar categories in Parker St. John's Throw Down (Down Home #5) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • westerns
  • contemporary
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19. Hot Streak

By: Beth Bolden

4.15

Format: 381 pages, Kindle Edition

Young phenom pitcher Connor Clark doesn't want or need help anyone's help making it to the majors. … read more

Similar categories in Beth Bolden's Hot Streak book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
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20. Nowhere to Hide (Nowhere to Ride #2)

By: Andrew Grey

4.26

Format: 100 pages, Kindle Edition

Stylish Sinclair Llewelling has little contact with his family, but he loves his cousin Lilly very … read more

Similar categories in Andrew Grey's Nowhere to Hide (Nowhere to Ride #2) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • westerns
  • contemporary
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21. His Last Christmas in London (Con Riley's Christmas Collection #1)

By: Con Riley

4.29

Format: 200 pages, Kindle Edition

Falling for his final client won’t make leaving London easy… Ian ~ A talented, young photographe… read more

Similar categories in Con Riley's His Last Christmas in London (Con Riley's Christmas Collection #1) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
Cover of Wildfire (In Vino Veritas, #1) by Garrett Leigh

22. Wildfire (In Vino Veritas, #1)

By: Garrett Leigh

4.14

Format: 284 pages, Kindle Edition

A gorgeous new sexual awakening romance with sizzling first times, snarky British banter, and off-t… read more

Similar categories in Garrett Leigh's Wildfire (In Vino Veritas, #1) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
Cover of Salt (Island Love #1) by Fearne Hill

23. Salt (Island Love #1)

By: Fearne Hill

4.40

Format: 271 pages, Kindle Edition

When was the right time to tell someone that silver flames were shooting from their hair? And that … read more

Similar categories in Fearne Hill's Salt (Island Love #1) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
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24. The Rivals of Casper Road

By: Roan Parrish

3.92

Format: 288 pages, ebook

He’s in it to win it until he falls under his neighbor’s spell. Bram Larkspur’s rugged, sexy lo… read more

Similar categories in Roan Parrish's The Rivals of Casper Road book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
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25. The Duke's Cowboy (Cowboy Nobility #1)

By: Andrew Grey

4.46

Format: 184 pages, Kindle Edition

George Lester, the Duke of Northumberland, flees familial expectations in Britain for the promise o… read more

Similar categories in Andrew Grey's The Duke's Cowboy (Cowboy Nobility #1) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • westerns
  • contemporary
Cover of Until You (Until, #1) by Briar Prescott

26. Until You (Until, #1)

By: Briar Prescott

4.32

Format: 330 pages, Kindle Edition

Every life has a before and an after. An invisible line that divides a life into two halves: the be… read more

Similar categories in Briar Prescott's Until You (Until, #1) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
"He made me love him. He turned himself into my home. Now he’s gone. And I’m homeless."

-Briar Prescott, Until You (Until, #1)

"Penetrating defenses. Hardening. Testing the back door. Going as deep as you can until you’re as far inside as possible. Takes a real man to do the job properly."

-Briar Prescott, Until You (Until, #1)

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27. Nowhere to Ride (Nowhere to Ride #1)

By: Andrew Grey

4.08

Format: 109 pages, Kindle Edition

Unjustly accused of a crime, Ky Archer is trying to keep his ranch together, with fierce tenacity a… read more

Similar categories in Andrew Grey's Nowhere to Ride (Nowhere to Ride #1) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • westerns
  • contemporary
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28. Nowhere to Run (Nowhere to Ride #3)

By: Andrew Grey

4.16

Format: 113 pages, Kindle Edition

Roy Unger is greenhorn running from his past. He’s gotten a ranch job and works hard to prove himse… read more

Similar categories in Andrew Grey's Nowhere to Run (Nowhere to Ride #3) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • westerns
  • contemporary
Cover of When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5) by Rachel Ember

29. When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

By: Rachel Ember

4.02

Format: 300 pages, Kindle Edition

Cam has always had a soft spot for dangerous guys. Not that he gets much action, dangerous or other… read more

Similar categories in Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • westerns
  • suspense
  • contemporary
Cover of Off the Clock (Mount Hope #2) by Annabeth Albert

30. Off the Clock (Mount Hope #2)

By: Annabeth Albert

4.03

Format: 280 pages, Kindle Edition

Starting over after retiring as an Army Ranger shouldn’t be this hard... For twenty years, I tra… read more

Similar categories in Annabeth Albert's Off the Clock (Mount Hope #2) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
Cover of Maybe You (Until #3) by Briar Prescott

31. Maybe You (Until #3)

By: Briar Prescott

4.44

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Wren: These days I’m a keeper: I keep to myself, keep busy, and keep my head down. Until him. Su… read more

Similar categories in Briar Prescott's Maybe You (Until #3) book and Rachel Ember's When the River Rises (Wild Ones #5)

  • romance
  • contemporary
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
"Basically, you’re an example of what-if-Grindr-was-a-real-boy."

-Briar Prescott, Maybe You (Until #3)

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