Gilded Lies
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Arthur Pendelton, a lonely billionaire trapped in a gilded cage, finds passion and connection with Leo, a beautiful art student. Drawn into Leo’s glamorous world, Arthur is seduced by a visionary crypto investment promising freedom and staggering returns. But the dream is a sophisticated fraud. The romance is a con, the returns are phantom, and Arthur is the mark in a ruthless “Honeypot Protocol” scam.
When Arthur tries to escape, he finds himself financially and emotionally trapped. To survive, he must turn double agent from within the snake’s nest, leading to a violent confrontation that costs him everything. Shattered and haunted, Arthur must use the painful truth to rebuild. He channels his grief into creating a foundation for vulnerable youth and a watchdog to fight the very scams that destroyed him.
Gilded Lies is a gripping psychological thriller and a tragic romance about the price of freedom, the masks we wear, and the devastating power of the lies we tell ourselves. It’s a story of betrayal, loss, and the long, hard road to redemption.
A king in a gilded cage. A beautiful stranger with a key. A fortune that could cost him everything.
Arthur Pendelton, a fifty-eight-year-old billionaire, has everything and nothing. Trapped in a loveless marriage and a life of quiet desperation, he secretly longs for the connection he’s denied himself for decades. In the discreet digital world of an elite dating app, he finds it in Leo—a handsome, charming art student whose intellect and vulnerability feel like a lifeline.
Seduced by Leo’s affection, Arthur is drawn into his dazzling inner circle: the charismatic philosopher-king Viktor, the razor-sharp tech genius Jin, and the silently menacing Marcus. They offer him more than passion; they offer a new family, a sanctuary of acceptance, and a visionary investment in the volatile world of cryptocurrency that promises unimaginable returns and ultimate freedom.
Blinded by love and the intoxicating sense of belonging, Arthur pours his fortune into their exclusive fund, watching his digital wealth skyrocket into the millions. The parties are more decadent, the intimacy with Leo more profound. He believes he has finally found the life he was meant to live.
But paradise is a meticulously crafted hell. The staggering returns are a phantom, the platform a sophisticated fraud. The romance, the trust, the entire relationship is part of the “Honeypot Protocol”—a ruthless con designed to exploit wealthy, lonely men. When Arthur attempts to withdraw his money, he discovers the terrifying truth: he is not an investor, but a prisoner in a gilded cage of his own making. The man he loves is a weapon, and the future he dreamed of is a lie.
As the SEC and a bitter divorce close in, Arthur realizes he is fighting for his life. With the help of a ruthless crisis manager, he turns double agent, using his wits to gather evidence from inside the snake’s nest. But the final, violent confrontation doesn’t just cost him his fortune—it costs him the one thing he never meant to lose.
Shattered and haunted, Arthur must rise from the ashes of his old life. Using the remnants of his wealth and the painful, hard-won truth, he embarks on a nearly impossible quest for atonement. He builds the Luminescence Foundation, a sanctuary for at-risk LGBTQ+ youth, and the Digital Guardian Initiative, a transparent watchdog designed to combat the very scams that destroyed him. His journey forces him to confront the ghost of his fractured family, the architect of his misery from a prison cell, and the devastating legacy of a love that was both his salvation and his ruin.
Gilded Lies is a sweeping, heart-pounding novel that is both a high-stakes psychological thriller and a heartbreaking, tragic romance. It’s a story about the masks we wear, the corrosive power of secrets, and the seductive, dangerous allure of the lies we tell ourselves. This is a tale for anyone who has ever wondered about the price of freedom and whether it’s ever too late to break out of the cage and build a life that is truly, authentically your own.
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Add to cartCole Hendricks, “The Wall” of American polo, has it all: fame, strength, a perfect brand. But his eyes keep straying to his rival, British aristocrat Ash Chamberlain. It’s more than competition; it’s a terrifying, undeniable attraction that defies everything he knows about himself.
Bound by family legacy and expectation, Ash fights a silent war between duty and the dangerous pull he feels toward the powerful American. A single, reckless moment of passion in a horse stall ignites a secret that could destroy them both.
From Palm Beach to Argentina, London to Dubai, they navigate a double life of stolen touches and public performances, their hidden love flourishing in the shadows of the world’s most glamorous sport. But the weight of lies, the threat of exposure, and the cold force of tradition push them to a shattering choice: sacrifice the gilded futures laid out for them, or sacrifice the only real love they’ve ever known.
The Open Field is a sweeping, emotional saga of forbidden love, personal courage, and the high-stakes world of elite polo. It’s a story about the cost of living a lie and the breathtaking freedom of choosing your truth, no matter how hard the ride.
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DUST AND BONE
£3.59Add to cartA romantic detour becomes a descent into hell for Leo and Julian when they are captured by a clan of savage inbred mutants in the desert. Thrust into a nightmare settlement built on dust and bone, they are separated and forced to serve the grotesque chieftain, The Gila.
Leo is broken into a “living sculpture,” a public testament to suffering. Julian, for his artist’s eye, is made the clan’s “scribe,” forced to document their atrocities with his camera. Their love becomes both their tether and their torment. To survive, they must shed their humanity, forging themselves into weapons of rebellion from within.
Caught in a power struggle between the brutish Gila and his cunning lieutenant, Kael, they are offered a terrible choice: die in the pit, or use their skills to build a stronger fortress for their captors. DUST AND BONE is a brutal, unflinching MM dark romance and survival horror novel that explores the devastating lengths love will go to in the face of absolute evil. It’s a story about the cost of hope and the terrifying things we become to protect the one we love.
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Add to cartLiam is the perfect golden boy. Caleb is the all-star baseball captain. Their love is the town’s best-kept secret—and its greatest threat.
In Oak Creek, a town where reputation is everything, Liam Hayes and Caleb Miller have mastered the art of performance. Liam, the school president, uses his charm and a promise of piety to hide his truth. Caleb, the team captain, uses his athletic prowess to mask his own. Their only real moments are stolen—in a secret treehouse, in whispered notes, in the life-saving touch of a hand in the dark.
Bound by a love they dare not speak, they dream of a future far from their suffocating hometown. But when a jealous classmate uncovers their secret, their carefully constructed world implodes. Exposed and facing ultimatums from their horrified families—including being sent to conversion therapy—Liam and Caleb are forced to make an impossible choice.
Do they surrender, allowing their love to be erased by those who claim to care for them? Or do they risk everything—home, safety, and their very future—to run away together and fight for the life they’ve only ever dreamed of?
The Secret Chord is a gripping, heart-wrenching, and ultimately hopeful story of forbidden first love, devastating sacrifice, and the breathtaking courage it takes to choose your own truth. This 54-chapter epic is a testament to the resilience of young love against overwhelming odds.
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The House of Lights
£3.59Add to cartIn Amsterdam’s Red Light District, behind a crimson door, desire and survival share a bed.
The House of Lights is an exclusive sanctuary where all fantasies are served. For its workers—escorts, dancers, and servers—it’s a gilded cage of strict rules and dangerous performances. For its clients, from the elite to the closeted, it’s a haven for secret desires.
When Leo, a young man fleeing his past, stumbles into this world, he must learn its brutal economics fast. Guided by the pragmatic escort Marco and intimidated by the enigmatic madam Sylvie, Leo is drawn into the orbit of Luna, a dazzling drag queen battling shame from a conservative upbringing. Their fragile existences are upended by a violent police raid, a predatory client testing limits, and the arrival of Maya, a transgender runaway seeking shelter.
This is a story of a “found family” bound by necessity and secrets. It’s a gripping exploration of identity, power, and the cost of belonging. As scandals threaten from outside and rebellion brews within, the inhabitants of the House must decide: is this velvet-walled world a prison or the only refuge they have?
A raw, atmospheric, and emotionally charged novel, “The House of Lights” pulls you into the heart of a hidden Amsterdam, where every night is a performance and survival is the ultimate art.
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Add to cartThe King’s Gambit Accepted: A Tragic and Romantic Gay Chess Love Story
Leo Vassar is America’s golden boy—world chess champion, handsome, successful, and adored. But behind the smile, he is drowning in a secret he has never dared speak. Alexei Volkov is his Russian rival: tall, beautiful, with diamond-sharp eyes and an icy demeanor that hides a similar truth. He is a prisoner of his country’s expectations.
When they meet for the World Championship, their rivalry ignites something neither expects—a forbidden, magnetic attraction that shatters their carefully constructed lives. What begins as stolen glances and secret analysis sessions erupts into a passionate, clandestine affair. But one leaked photograph destroys everything.
Leo loses his sponsors, his reputation, and the woman he loved. Alexei faces something far worse: exile, disownment, and the terrifying wrath of the Russian system. Stripped of their titles and forced into hiding, they must fight not only for their future but for their very survival. As Alexei sinks into a devastating depression, Leo must summon the courage to save the man he loves.
The King’s Gambit Accepted is an epic gay romance of sacrifice, identity, and hard-won hope. Perfect for fans of Call Me By Your Name and The Queen’s Gambit, this MM romance will captivate you with its emotional depth, intense passion, and unforgettable love story.
18+ for adult content.
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The Last True Bake-Off
£3.59Add to cartArthur, a traditional baker from Iowa, and Mateo, a modernist pastry star from NYC, are culinary rivals thrown together as finalists on a elite baking show in Italy. Their very public feud—butter vs. liquid nitrogen, heart vs. intellect—is catnip for the cameras. Forced into proximity in a secluded villa, their bitter clashes slowly give way to grudging respect, then into something far more dangerous and delicious.
As they face challenges that test their souls as much as their skills, they discover the vulnerable person behind the other’s professional armor. A stolen kiss amidst a cloud of spilled flour changes everything, but when a scandalous photo leaks, threatening Mateo’s carefully constructed brand, he must choose between protecting his empire or embracing the real, messy connection he’s found with Arthur.
The Last True Bake-Off is a warm, witty, and heartfelt enemies-to-lovers rom-com. It’s a story about embracing the unexpected, finding your perfect blend, and discovering that the greatest creations often come from the most explosive collaborations. Perfect for fans of heartfelt banter, foodie backdrops, and stories where love is the ultimate showstopper.
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Their secret affair is a sanctuary of intense intimacy, but it’s built on a foundation of lies. When a devastating family secret from the past is revealed—a secret connecting Gabriel, Leo’s father, and Leo’s late mother—their hidden world shatters. The confrontation exiles them from the family they cherish, forcing them to face the brutal cost of their love.
This is a sweeping MM romance about the courage to be honest, the long road to forgiveness, and the fight to build a new family from the broken pieces of the old. “Crushing on My Father’s Best Friend” is a deeply emotional story for anyone who believes that the most powerful love is often the one that is hardest to win.
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Add to cartEvan Reed, St. Clare University’s 23-year-old president, has it all: looks, charm, and a brilliant future. He effortlessly charms everyone, especially women, whom he gently rejects with a vow of chastity until marriage. But his perfect facade hides a devastating secret: he is deeply in love with his best friend, Liam Walsh, the school’s star baseball captain.
Trapped by the expectations of his devout family and a conservative town, Evan believes he must choose between his heart and his entire world. Liam, who shares Evan’s secret but not his patience, yearns for a truth they can never speak aloud. Their forbidden connection plays out in stolen glances and secret meetings, a love so powerful it threatens to destroy everything they’ve worked for—Evan’s presidency, Liam’s athletic career, and their reputations.
From the pressures of a glittering gala to the threat of blackmail, The President’s Secret is a sweeping, emotional saga of sacrifice and resilience. This 55-chapter journey follows two men across five years as they navigate family rejection, public scrutiny, and the agonizing distance between the lives they have and the life they desperately want. It’s a story about the cost of living a lie and the fierce, painful fight to build an authentic life together. A heartfelt, angsty MM romance about finding the courage to choose love, no matter the consequence.
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Add to cartA Christmas miracle is more than a legend; it’s their only hope.
Liam, a pragmatic London lorry driver, finds himself stranded at a remote Danish Christmas tree farm in a blizzard. Elias, the lonely farmer, is fighting to save his family’s legacy from financial ruin. Thrown together by the storm, the two men form an unlikely bond that quickly deepens into a passionate and tender love.
But the outside world hasn’t forgotten them. A corporate giant is circling the farm, and Liam’s old life is calling him back. To have a future, they must fight for it, relying on their newfound partnership and the support of a tight-knit community. Their only hope lies in a local legend: the Julemand’s Star, a mythical token said to grant a Christmas miracle.
This is a heartfelt MM romance about finding where you belong. Set against the magical backdrop of a Scandinavian Christmas, this 59-chapter novel explores the power of love, hope, and the courage to build a new life. Perfect for fans of forced proximity, emotional journeys, and cozy holiday settings with a guaranteed happy ending.
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Add to cartMario Rossi is Italy’s most handsome man, living a life of glamour and adoration. But Mario is a lie. Inside is Maria Isabel, a woman screaming to be free.
Her decision to transition shatters her world. Her family disowns her, her friends abandon her, and the media turns her into a scandalous headline. Alone and facing a terrifying future, her salvation comes from an unlikely place: Andrea Lombardi, a powerful, older billionaire who offers her sanctuary, support, and a love she never dreamed possible.
The Sun and the Shadow is the epic, emotional journey of Maria’s transformation. It’s a story of medical procedures and personal courage, of public scorn and private triumphs. As Maria fights to make her body match her soul, she must also navigate a complex romance, the painful echoes of her past, and the burden of becoming a symbol for others.
From the depths of rejection to the heights of authentic love and the creation of a new, chosen family, this sweeping 53-chapter novel explores the true cost of becoming yourself. It is a poignant, powerful, and ultimately uplifting saga about identity, resilience, and the unwavering light that can be found even in the deepest shadows.
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A Masterpiece of Modern Tragedy and Redemption
“Gilded Lies” is not just a book; it’s an experience that lingers long after the final page. This novel masterfully blends the high-stakes tension of a financial thriller with the deep, aching emotion of a tragic romance. The author’s portrayal of Arthur Pendelton is a stroke of genius—he is both a powerful CEO and a profoundly vulnerable man, a combination that makes his seduction and downfall utterly believable and heartbreaking. The slow, meticulous unraveling of the crypto scam is as educational as it is terrifying, rooted in a chilling realism that will make you look twice at any too-good-to-be-true opportunity.
But the true power of this story lies in its soul. The relationship between Arthur and Leo is painted with such tenderness and authenticity that you feel every moment of their connection, making the eventual betrayal a physical blow. The supporting cast—from the chillingly charismatic Viktor to the brilliantly cold Jin—are not mere villains but complex architects of a devastating psychological operation. The narrative doesn’t flinch from the brutal consequences, culminating in a warehouse confrontation that is both shocking and inevitable.
What sets “Gilded Lies” apart is its profound and earned redemption arc. Arthur’s journey from ruin to rebuilding is not a simple victory. It’s a messy, painful, and deeply human process of atonement. The creation of the Luminescence Foundation is a powerful testament to the idea that we can build something beautiful from our deepest pain. This is a smart, suspenseful, and ultimately hopeful novel about the cost of living a lie and the transformative power of embracing your truth, no matter how painful. A stunning achievement.
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A Heart-Pounding Thriller with a Shattering Emotional Core
Prepare to have your heart ripped out and meticulously stitched back together. “Gilded Lies” is a tour de force that operates on two equally compelling levels. On the surface, it’s a propulsive, intelligent thriller about a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, filled with enough digital intrigue and dangerous players to satisfy any fan of the genre. The mechanics of the “Honeypot Protocol” are fascinating and frighteningly plausible, making the financial trap Arthur falls into feel terrifyingly real.
Beneath the thriller exterior, however, beats the heart of a devastating love story and a profound character study. Arthur’s loneliness is palpable from the first chapter, and his relationship with Leo is crafted with such warmth and intimacy that you are completely swept up in the romance. This makes the reveal of the con not just a plot twist, but a deep, emotional betrayal that resonates on a personal level. The book forces you to ask yourself: in a world of curated online personas, how can we ever know what’s real?
The final third of the book is a masterclass in pacing and emotional payoff. The action culminates in a tense, tragic climax, but the story doesn’t end there. It beautifully explores the aftermath—the grief, the guilt, and the slow, arduous work of rebuilding a life and a soul. Arthur’s transformation into a guardian for others, using the very tools that were once used to destroy him, is a powerful message of resilience. “Gilded Lies” is more than a cautionary tale about greed; it’s a moving exploration of identity, forgiveness, and the fragile, beautiful hope that can be found even in our greatest tragedies. Unputdownable and unforgettable.