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He’s older, wiser, and always gets what he wants. This wedding is happening ... whether the groom likes it or not.
Our seven hand-picked stories feature young reluctant grooms and the older men determined to claim them. These forced marriages may start out frigid, but our authors will prove that love can conquer all.
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Be Warned: m/m sex

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Worth the Risk by Allyson Young

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Sins of the Father Hannah Morse

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Room With a View by James Cox

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Making It Real by Marie Medina

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Protecting Chauncey by Cooper Mckenzie

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October Surprise L.J. Longo

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Not So Sham Wedding by Megan Slayer

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