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Riley's Basement
Lincoln's girlfriend won't put out, and for a 22-year-old jock a six month dry spell is unbearable. The basement of his best friend's gay older brother, Riley, isn't the obvious place to take matters in hand, especially with his buddies there too, but Lincoln can't hold back. Far from being shocked, though, Riley's giving Lincoln every sign he's enjoying the unexpected exhibitionism.
Being the center of attention proves addictive, especially when Lincoln's stretching boundaries unlock some of the secrets his friends have been keeping. What began from simple desperation quickly comes to challenge everything Lincoln thought he knew about himself – and the people he's closest to.
Blurred lines in the basement are one thing, but can Lincoln's new self-discoveries ever be brought up into the light?
"Riley's Basement" is high-heat gay erotica and is intended for adult readers only.
Being the center of attention proves addictive, especially when Lincoln's stretching boundaries unlock some of the secrets his friends have been keeping. What began from simple desperation quickly comes to challenge everything Lincoln thought he knew about himself – and the people he's closest to.
Blurred lines in the basement are one thing, but can Lincoln's new self-discoveries ever be brought up into the light?
"Riley's Basement" is high-heat gay erotica and is intended for adult readers only.
- GenresM M RomanceSpicyLGBT
302 pages, ebook
Published November 18, 2025
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About the author
Alex Pendragon
30 books38 followersBorn in the UK, and now living in California, I'm a gay writer with a love of coming-of-age stories and high heat-levels.
I've always had an overactive imagination, and have been a contributor to free online archives of m/m stories for some years. In 2015 my first published novel, Jock Auction, was released with Loose Id.
When I'm not writing about guys exploring their sexual identities, I'm a food-loving geek who can't get over the fact that California weather is so much nicer than it is back in Britain.
I've always had an overactive imagination, and have been a contributor to free online archives of m/m stories for some years. In 2015 my first published novel, Jock Auction, was released with Loose Id.
When I'm not writing about guys exploring their sexual identities, I'm a food-loving geek who can't get over the fact that California weather is so much nicer than it is back in Britain.
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January 27, 2026
2.5⭐️
If you’re itching for a full-length book with absolutely no substance other than over the top, unsafe, sometimes public group smut, then this is for you! 😂
This book is available through the author’s website for free, and I gotta hand it to them. They were truly creative in the absolute depravity and wild scenarios that Lincoln gets into!
This book is told from the point of view of dude bro Lincoln, who is super pent-up due to his girlfriend wanting to wait until marriage (and him finding her deeply unattractive). Obvious solution would be to break up with her, right? NO! The solution is clearly to have lots of unsafe and possibly illegal s*xual fun with every guy he can get his hands on, including:
-his best friend
-his best friend’s brother
-his other friends
(All at the same time)
-his best friend’s bother’s random friends
-the guy at the store
-the pizza guy
😂 it was just so over the top. These characters were all acting like their behaviour was so normal too, but they were absolutely wild!
The main character is a terrible dude, cheating on his girlfriend the whole time. There is no character or relationship growth at all. This is PURELY erotica.
You’ll probably enjoy this if that’s what you’re looking for. Personally, I do enjoy erotica, but I usually like at least SOMETHING driving a plot or romance element to it. This book, however, is just scene after scene of random smut. Personally, I ended up a little bored by about halfway through.
Final thought: this book is very heavy on describing the …bodily actions during the smut. Which is fine! But… sometimes the word choice is DIABOLICAL! Words like ‘gooey’ and ‘SLIME’ 😵 it had me laughing for real.
Though this particular book may have not exactly been my forte, I know some people will LOVE it. So I do definitely recommend it to people who find what I’ve described interesting 😂👍
If you’re itching for a full-length book with absolutely no substance other than over the top, unsafe, sometimes public group smut, then this is for you! 😂
This book is available through the author’s website for free, and I gotta hand it to them. They were truly creative in the absolute depravity and wild scenarios that Lincoln gets into!
This book is told from the point of view of dude bro Lincoln, who is super pent-up due to his girlfriend wanting to wait until marriage (and him finding her deeply unattractive). Obvious solution would be to break up with her, right? NO! The solution is clearly to have lots of unsafe and possibly illegal s*xual fun with every guy he can get his hands on, including:
-his best friend
-his best friend’s brother
-his other friends
(All at the same time)
-his best friend’s bother’s random friends
-the guy at the store
-the pizza guy
😂 it was just so over the top. These characters were all acting like their behaviour was so normal too, but they were absolutely wild!
The main character is a terrible dude, cheating on his girlfriend the whole time. There is no character or relationship growth at all. This is PURELY erotica.
You’ll probably enjoy this if that’s what you’re looking for. Personally, I do enjoy erotica, but I usually like at least SOMETHING driving a plot or romance element to it. This book, however, is just scene after scene of random smut. Personally, I ended up a little bored by about halfway through.
Final thought: this book is very heavy on describing the …bodily actions during the smut. Which is fine! But… sometimes the word choice is DIABOLICAL! Words like ‘gooey’ and ‘SLIME’ 😵 it had me laughing for real.
Though this particular book may have not exactly been my forte, I know some people will LOVE it. So I do definitely recommend it to people who find what I’ve described interesting 😂👍
January 27, 2026
⭐️ 4.75/5 | 🌶️ 5/5
This may be one of the most unhinged books I have ever experienced. I lost count of the moments where I stopped and wondered, what on earth am I reading? — the answer being: far too many times to admit. Nothing on my shelves compares to Lincoln’s story; it stands entirely in its own category. To set expectations, the book is pure erotica, so the hint of a plot is more like a silhouette you have to search for. I realize that approach won’t appeal to everyone, particularly readers hoping for a traditional romance. I knew from the outset that sentiment and hearts would not be the driving force, and I was completely comfortable with that.
Riley’s Basement drops us directly into Lincoln’s perspective. He is sexually starved, worn down by the fact that his girlfriend avoids intimacy and simply doesn’t want to sleep with him at all. Seeking release, he turns to people close to him — yes, plural — and that is where the descent begins. What follows is a whirlwind of self-discovery, exhibitionism, and sharing, delivered through an endless parade of explicit encounters. Every time I believed the book had reached peak outrageousness, another scene pushed the boundary even further. It was sex layered over more sex, constant and excessive, almost chaotic — and strangely mesmerizing. It could have felt monotonous, yet I remained hypnotized from the first page to the last, eager to see how far the author would take it.
What I missed most was additional background for the cast. I would have liked the secondary characters to feel more dimensional — to learn about their routines, their histories, and to receive richer physical descriptions so my mental image of them could sharpen.
Even though the book contains no real love story, I still sense that one character represents Lincoln’s ultimate destination. I won’t reveal which, but the moments between them gave me chills, and I secretly hope Alex Pendragon will someday gift us a full novel centered on those two.
I had an absolute blast with this daring, intensely erotic read, written with impressive skill. It convinced me to dive straight into another Alex Pendragon title — this time a romance — because I’m genuinely curious to discover his voice when emotions are involved.
This may be one of the most unhinged books I have ever experienced. I lost count of the moments where I stopped and wondered, what on earth am I reading? — the answer being: far too many times to admit. Nothing on my shelves compares to Lincoln’s story; it stands entirely in its own category. To set expectations, the book is pure erotica, so the hint of a plot is more like a silhouette you have to search for. I realize that approach won’t appeal to everyone, particularly readers hoping for a traditional romance. I knew from the outset that sentiment and hearts would not be the driving force, and I was completely comfortable with that.
Riley’s Basement drops us directly into Lincoln’s perspective. He is sexually starved, worn down by the fact that his girlfriend avoids intimacy and simply doesn’t want to sleep with him at all. Seeking release, he turns to people close to him — yes, plural — and that is where the descent begins. What follows is a whirlwind of self-discovery, exhibitionism, and sharing, delivered through an endless parade of explicit encounters. Every time I believed the book had reached peak outrageousness, another scene pushed the boundary even further. It was sex layered over more sex, constant and excessive, almost chaotic — and strangely mesmerizing. It could have felt monotonous, yet I remained hypnotized from the first page to the last, eager to see how far the author would take it.
What I missed most was additional background for the cast. I would have liked the secondary characters to feel more dimensional — to learn about their routines, their histories, and to receive richer physical descriptions so my mental image of them could sharpen.
Even though the book contains no real love story, I still sense that one character represents Lincoln’s ultimate destination. I won’t reveal which, but the moments between them gave me chills, and I secretly hope Alex Pendragon will someday gift us a full novel centered on those two.
I had an absolute blast with this daring, intensely erotic read, written with impressive skill. It convinced me to dive straight into another Alex Pendragon title — this time a romance — because I’m genuinely curious to discover his voice when emotions are involved.
January 24, 2026
This was… this was just pure erotica with a tiny bit of plot but I am not mad about it. I really really hope we get a sequel but just about everything these boys got up to was hot as fuck and I am here for it! I would read another 300 pages of this.
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🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
January 31, 2026
Oh, boy... what a ride... pun intended.
This book... I can't even begin to describe what is happening in this one. It is sex, sex, sex and MORE sex with a spoon of plot.
Given the title I figured Lincoln would be with Riley in the end, but OMG, the way it ended was even better. Maybe we will get a book 2? Fingers crossed?
Tbh, I think Lincoln and Chance will end up together somehow even if they didn't at the end of the book. The connection that was solidified throughout this book shows us that no matter what they are each other's ride or die, and while Chance was annoying in the beginning I think the bond he has with his best friend will always be more important.
I loved seeing the domino efect Lincoln actions had on this book... tbh, I think it just shows that if men would be more honest with themselves the world would really be a better place. Exploration? Self discovery? Who cares... this book was an example of why men should be allowed to explore and figure themselves out more.
If you are in the mood to read smut smut smut, this one is for you... and honestly if you wanna find a unique dynamic then definitely you should try this book because between all that smut you can also find some pretty psychological stuff that would make you look at things in a different light if you are open minded enough.
4.5✨️
Oh, I wanna mention also that this book is NOT for everyone and I would like to have you think before reading it. Not because it is not good, damn, it is good, but because not everyone can handle the level of debauchery and lust this book comes with and I wouldn’t want it to be judged by some moral standards that contradict the idea of being open minded and accepting. Thanks.
This book... I can't even begin to describe what is happening in this one. It is sex, sex, sex and MORE sex with a spoon of plot.
Given the title I figured Lincoln would be with Riley in the end, but OMG, the way it ended was even better. Maybe we will get a book 2? Fingers crossed?
Tbh, I think Lincoln and Chance will end up together somehow even if they didn't at the end of the book. The connection that was solidified throughout this book shows us that no matter what they are each other's ride or die, and while Chance was annoying in the beginning I think the bond he has with his best friend will always be more important.
I loved seeing the domino efect Lincoln actions had on this book... tbh, I think it just shows that if men would be more honest with themselves the world would really be a better place. Exploration? Self discovery? Who cares... this book was an example of why men should be allowed to explore and figure themselves out more.
If you are in the mood to read smut smut smut, this one is for you... and honestly if you wanna find a unique dynamic then definitely you should try this book because between all that smut you can also find some pretty psychological stuff that would make you look at things in a different light if you are open minded enough.
4.5✨️
Oh, I wanna mention also that this book is NOT for everyone and I would like to have you think before reading it. Not because it is not good, damn, it is good, but because not everyone can handle the level of debauchery and lust this book comes with and I wouldn’t want it to be judged by some moral standards that contradict the idea of being open minded and accepting. Thanks.
February 12, 2026
3.75 ⭐️ 4.5 🌶 Pure smut chaos. If you're looking for the plot, well you'll have to look elsewhere. It's pure erotica with our extremely horny MMC being introduced to the world of gay sex in like the span of a week, and basically becoming a free use hole for all his friends and some along the way. Honestly it was filthy af and kind of cringe, in a weird addictive way. Not a literary masterpiece in any sense, and as it wasn't really a romance the ending just kind of showed up. But it was funny, chaotic read. 😂
February 9, 2026
If you want a deep and meaningful plot, this is not the book for you. But if you want erotica with a dash of “what the fuck am I reading” then this is the book for you!!! Personally I loved it. It was unhinged in the best way!!
January 30, 2026
Absolutely nothing but wall to wall smut! It’s just a dicking free-for-all. Just enough plot to get to the next smutty scene. Which is good, because I was in the mood for 300+ pages of filth. This book delivers wonderfully on that word p0rn desire that’s been riding me almost as hard as Lincoln gets ridden, and rides, and sucks, and fucks. Add in all the group fun times that had me flipping pages, laughing, flipping more pages, fanning myself, and loving every minute of it.
It’s an absolutely absurd narrative, but let’s be real, I wasn’t looking for Shakespeare. I was looking for exactly what this book delivers. Do I wish we had been in more than just Lincoln’s head? Yes, but I was perfectly satisfied with the book as is. In fact, the next time I’m looking for a smut driven free-for-all, I’ll likely give Lincoln and crew another go. They’re certainly entertaining.
If you’re looking for a book with substance beyond smut, this isn’t the one for you. If you’re looking for smut for the sake of smut and a lot of it, then by all means, step into Riley’s basement and join the party. So suspend disbelief, grab your fan, your toys, and your smokes, and enjoy the ride. 😉😏
It’s an absolutely absurd narrative, but let’s be real, I wasn’t looking for Shakespeare. I was looking for exactly what this book delivers. Do I wish we had been in more than just Lincoln’s head? Yes, but I was perfectly satisfied with the book as is. In fact, the next time I’m looking for a smut driven free-for-all, I’ll likely give Lincoln and crew another go. They’re certainly entertaining.
If you’re looking for a book with substance beyond smut, this isn’t the one for you. If you’re looking for smut for the sake of smut and a lot of it, then by all means, step into Riley’s basement and join the party. So suspend disbelief, grab your fan, your toys, and your smokes, and enjoy the ride. 😉😏
January 19, 2026
˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝟑/𝟓 ★ ꒱ ˎˊ˗
soo, this was good overall, ig. it kept my interest despite the entire book being basically just smut. which was really hot & well-written, Lincoln's chemistry was great with the others, and it was an easy read overall.
but i'm kinda sad there wasn't a more solid HEA, it was only implied, well kinda..🫠 i mean good for Lincoln in the end🤷🏻♀️ just not goodenough for me, ig?? lol. tbf i did kinda miss that this was an erotica (which as a genre doesn't necessarily need to have a HEA..), soo that's my bad🙈
the thing i really didn't enjoy tho was the misogyny which was strong in this book🫠 & felt very unnecessary..🫠
➥ ɢᴀʏ ᴇʀᴏᴛɪᴄᴀ
➥ ғɪʀsᴛ-ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴ, sɪɴɢʟᴇ ᴘᴏᴠ
◌ sʜᴀʀɪɴɢ (ᴍᴍᴍᴍᴍᴍ)
◌ ʜᴏʀɴʏ "sᴛʀᴀɪɢʜᴛ" ɢᴜʏ(s)
◌ ʙᴇsᴛɪᴇs
◌ ʙᴇsᴛɪᴇ's ᴏʟᴅᴇʀ ʙʀᴏᴛʜᴇʀ
◌ sᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇʀs
◌ ᴇxʜɪʙɪᴛɪᴏɴɪsᴍ
◌ ᴄʜᴇᴀᴛɪɴɢ (ᴍᴄ ᴏɴ ʜɪs ɢғ)
◌ ɴᴏɴ-ʜᴇᴀ, ᴏᴘᴇɴ ᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ
➽ ᴄᴡ: ᴍɪsᴏɢʏɴʏ
soo, this was good overall, ig. it kept my interest despite the entire book being basically just smut. which was really hot & well-written, Lincoln's chemistry was great with the others, and it was an easy read overall.
but i'm kinda sad there wasn't a more solid HEA, it was only implied, well kinda..🫠 i mean good for Lincoln in the end🤷🏻♀️ just not good
the thing i really didn't enjoy tho was the misogyny which was strong in this book🫠 & felt very unnecessary..🫠
➥ ɢᴀʏ ᴇʀᴏᴛɪᴄᴀ
➥ ғɪʀsᴛ-ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴ, sɪɴɢʟᴇ ᴘᴏᴠ
◌ sʜᴀʀɪɴɢ (ᴍᴍᴍᴍᴍᴍ)
◌ ʜᴏʀɴʏ "sᴛʀᴀɪɢʜᴛ" ɢᴜʏ(s)
◌ ʙᴇsᴛɪᴇs
◌ ʙᴇsᴛɪᴇ's ᴏʟᴅᴇʀ ʙʀᴏᴛʜᴇʀ
◌ sᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇʀs
◌ ᴇxʜɪʙɪᴛɪᴏɴɪsᴍ
◌ ᴄʜᴇᴀᴛɪɴɢ (ᴍᴄ ᴏɴ ʜɪs ɢғ)
◌ ɴᴏɴ-ʜᴇᴀ, ᴏᴘᴇɴ ᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ
➽ ᴄᴡ: ᴍɪsᴏɢʏɴʏ
January 31, 2026
This was a smutty fun time but there were also elements of self exploration, discovery, acceptance, personal growth and relationship development. What started off as a pent up and boned up Lincoln looking for release eventually turned into a group of friends changing their dynamic and learning about themselves and each other through sex. Harper got to experience what it would be like to FINALLY be with his crush, Chance who has never shown interest in men experienced his first time with his best friend, Aidan got to explore his curiosity while Riley gives guidance from experience and the friend at the center of it all?! Lincoln! So yes this is definitely a smutty good time but also yes, there were additional layers to it if you really look! I will definitely read more from this author!
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January 17, 2026
Long form smut perfection! This was absolute filth, and I LOVED it! I ate this shit up so quick I shocked myself. Pure erotica so don’t go looking for more but babyyyy I sure did love how we got a little growth with the dynamics between the friend group. I would read way more from this group of dudes, give it to meeeee
January 22, 2026
This is hands down the best spice I have ever read. 300 pages of pure dude bro depravity. My only complaint is the use of certain words to describe bodily fluids, but I’m willing to ignore my initial feelings about that 😂 Please read this if you love smut! There are only 10 ratings on Goodreads at the moment. I can’t wait to read more from this author!
February 1, 2026
Holy Hell wtf did I just read!?!?! This was one of the hottest, filthiest books I have ever read 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. The writing was super well done. Loved the flow and interactions between all the friends. I wish this had more of an HEA with Chance and Lincoln but they did become closer 😏😉. The smut was written to perfection 💦. I will definitely be checking out more books by this author.
February 6, 2026
2⭐️
Listennnn. I like a smutty book as well as the next guys. But, I need a touch of plot. A little something to look deeper at. This is not that. There is smut in every single chapter. There is literally no story at all. If that’s your cup of tea? Grab a cup, because this one is for you.
The smut was good though, no shade.
Listennnn. I like a smutty book as well as the next guys. But, I need a touch of plot. A little something to look deeper at. This is not that. There is smut in every single chapter. There is literally no story at all. If that’s your cup of tea? Grab a cup, because this one is for you.
The smut was good though, no shade.
February 9, 2026
I know this is erotica, but there was sex in almost every page of this book.
It's actually impressive how little plot there was. Doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it, though!
It's light, angst-free, and depraved. Sometimes, you just need stories like these not to think. I wish there had been more development with Chance and Lincoln's special friendship, but it still ended nicely.
It's actually impressive how little plot there was. Doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it, though!
It's light, angst-free, and depraved. Sometimes, you just need stories like these not to think. I wish there had been more development with Chance and Lincoln's special friendship, but it still ended nicely.
February 9, 2026
This delivered exactly what it promised. It was a dirty filthy good time. Sexual awakening. Exhibitionist. Hole to share. And do much more. A great bedtime read 😜 4 stars because it gave me exactly what I wanted. 💦
January 20, 2026
Why was this so good.
January 29, 2026
pure spice, little plot but a fun read!
January 31, 2026
This was wild in tbe best way!
"Spectacular, give me 14 of them right now"
🤣
"Spectacular, give me 14 of them right now"
🤣
February 10, 2026
Absolutely filthy. 110 %🌶️🥵. But well written and a good read
February 11, 2026
1% plot. 99% smut. 100% addicting and what my anxiety-riddled brain needed.
February 11, 2026
This was pure (somewhat unrealistic, the pizza delivery guy?!!) erotica with very little, if any plot but I didn’t hate it at all! 🥵
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