Gay Romance Report December 12, 2024

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Roughed Up, by Kate Hawthorne

When a millionaire’s shattered heart meets a musician’s shattered dreams, will love be enough to make them both whole again?
Alex
My friends say it’s gone on long enough. Trying to lick the wounds of my most recent breakup in private isn’t making me feel any better, so I begin the daunting task of trying to venture back into the dating pool. But after a series of misses, I wonder if the answer I’ve been waiting for has been in my wallet all along.

Dylan
Being offered money for my body from the gorgeous, motorcycle riding, and glasses wearing millionaire who keeps coming into my bar isn’t the worst thing that’s ever happened to me. Being cut off by my father and forced to choose between money and music is.

Walking away from a trust fund was hard, but trying to make ends meet is harder. Getting paid to do something I would have done for free feels like the easiest decision I’ll ever make. But one night leads to another, and one customer to more, and suddenly, it’s not so fun anymore.

Alex has offered me more than his money and his body. He’s giving me ways to find worth, pleasure, and substance in a life that I thought I’d ruined. Through the pain of our past and the thrill of our present, it’s impossible to not fall in love with him. But his secrets run just as deep as mine, and just because we can’t stop it, doesn’t mean love will ever be enough.

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A Gift-Wrapped Holiday, by Amy Aislin

Mal’s first priority is giving his six-year-old son the best Christmas ever, a goal made trickier by a recent move to New England after losing his job. As a single dad, he’s not looking for romance—especially not with a blond California boy ten years his junior.

After being ridiculed at the family business, Luca sets out to prove himself by opening an eco-friendly gift-wrapping store in a small town with a hard-on for Christmas that’s about as far from LA as he can get. Out of his comfort zone in snowy Maine, love is the last thing on his mind.

But the magic of the season has other ideas. As Mal and Luca collide on wintery streets, will they let their first Christmas in Lighthouse Bay lead to happily ever after?

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Too Many Beds Anthology, various authors

Where love knows no limits…and certainly not the confines of a single bed!

In this limited-run gay romance anthology, ten talented authors take the beloved “only one bed” trope and turn it on its head. From jail cells to academy dorms, empty motels to crowded retail stores, the tales in Too Many Beds prove love can thrive in the most unexpected of places.

Featuring ten contemporary, fantasy, science-fiction, historical, and paranormal stories from:
– Adelaide Blaike
– Amy Campbell
– Ashlynn Mills
– BL Jones
– F.A. Lantern
– jem zero
– Jessica A. McMinn
– L Eveland
– Marie Reynard
– Rebecca Cohen
with a foreword by Adelaide Blaike.

Please note that Too Many Beds will be in publication for 6 months only.

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Flake It Til You Make It, by Beth Bolden

It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas . . .

When Rocco Moretti gets the chance to buy a coffee shop in a small Illinois town, it feels like a miracle. And in true Christmas Falls tradition, Jolly Java is a holiday-flavored one.

He sets up shop and starts experimenting with recipes. The only problem? His changes go over like a piece of coal on Christmas morning. Instead of serving up cups of holiday cheer, he’s getting a solid “bah humbug” vibe from the town.

He needs another miracle, stat.

Enter Deputy Mayor Taylor Hall.

With the town’s city manager retiring, Taylor is looking to make a leadership move, but his dream is melting because the city council still sees him as an outsider. He needs to prove he’s in Christmas Falls to stay, and what better way than by getting a boyfriend?

Even a fake one.

Rocco needs the town’s acceptance, so why not date the deputy mayor? Faking it till they make it will be a means to an end. That’s all.

But sharing the holiday season wins over more than the town’s hearts. With each date, each mistletoe kiss, and every steamy night in front of the fire, it wins over theirs as well.

Come Christmas morning, there’s really only one miracle Rocco wants under his tree.

For the love they’ve been faking to become real.

Christmas Falls: Season 2 revisits a small town that thrives on enough holiday charm to rival any Hallmark movie. It’s a multi-author M/M romance series.

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View From the Bottom, by Vance Anthony

Three spicy novellas to arouse your curiosities and stimulate your senses.

A Piece of You: In the midst of a brutal heatwave, rolling brownouts descend upon the densely populated island of Manhattan. While the beleaguered residents of New York City take to the streets, Joey, sidelined from work and unable to focus, allows his boredom to get the best of him, setting out to find a bar unaffected by scattered electrical outages. When Joey bumps into Luis, a hot stranger with an inexplicable allure, the two men quickly find a way to occupy their time without the distraction of modern conveniences.

Your Secret: Walking dogs for a living can be a tough gig when the weather is brutal, but Stevie loves his job. After situating Rocco, the last of his afternoon walks, Stevie lingers in the home of Enzo, one of his regular clients, taking a moment to bask in the air-conditioning. He knows he should lock up and take off, but something in Enzo’s bedroom catches his eye, stirring a desire in him that he doesn’t quite understand. He can’t seem to pull himself away, so, for a brief moment, he indulges his curiosity, confident his client won’t be home for hours. Unfortunately for Stevie, Enzo had left work early.

Waiting: Marco’s boyfriend travels for work, occasionally for weeks-long stretches. It’s never been a problem—their relationship is rock-solid—but during those stretches, Marco and Frankie like to engage in an erotic game. When Frankie’s away, Marco’s not allowed to play… even with himself. The torture is one-sided, and this most recent assignment has taken Frankie to Mexico for three weeks. Marco has been hard for days, desperate for Frankie’s touch and willing to do almost anything to get off. Fortunately, Frankie gets home tonight. He might even have a surprise up his sleeve for Marco.

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Unholy, by KT Yarrow

He thought he was better off alone. Then a demon found the way to his heart.

After the traumatizing loss of his demon hunting squad, Paladin Luke Morgan swears he’s better off alone. He knows all too well what it’s like to lose the people he cares about, and he won’t go through it again. He keeps his heart shuttered, focuses on the job, and avoids looking at his scarred reflection in the mirror.

When a red-eyed demon named Malachi gives him a tip about a child-killing monster, Luke expects it to be a trap, but he goes anyway, against his commander’s orders. And when he learns it’s not, he’s more confused than ever about Malachi’s motives for helping him.

The truth is, Malachi has been watching Luke for weeks. The moment he saw him, he knew Luke belonged to him. In an effort to get close to him, he approaches with an offer Luke can’t resist: the chance to save innocent lives. He’s determined to chip away at Luke’s carefully crafted armor. They belong together, and he’ll make Luke see it.

But the closer they grow, the more dangerous their love becomes. The Paladin Guild will never allow them to be together. Luke will have to choose, sooner or later. But how can he decide between duty and happiness?

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Love Furever, by Gabbi Grey

Narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo

Colin
Being rejected by family hurt like hell, but I kept my head high, left my toxic relatives behind, and moved across the country to Gaynor Beach, CA. Luckily, I have great furry company. My French bulldog puppy, Widget, was dumped on me for not meeting my parents’ ridiculously high standards either, so we’re comforting each other. With a nice rental house and a new job, Widget and I were ready for a fresh start—until I got a devastating diagnosis. I can’t take care of Widget properly while trying to save my own life, and I expect a long, hard road. I’ll have to break both our hearts and put her up for adoption, for her sake. Right?

James
I’ve wanted a pet forever, but my family circumstances didn’t allow it. Now I’m away from my masses of relatives and on my own, and I’m ready to take on a furry companion. My friend, a guy who never says no to an animal in need, introduces me to Colin and his beautiful puppy Widget. I’m horrified Colin feels he needs to give her up just because he’s sick, but I’m happy to take Widget as a temporary foster. I’m also happy to offer support to the new guy in town who is so very alone during a time of crisis. Helping someone in need comes naturally to me. But what if that temporary help turns into me wanting a forever relationship?

This is a gay romance slow-burn novel about new beginnings, found family, unconditional love, and a puppy named Widget. This middle-angst story has a guaranteed happily ever after.

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Where the Heart Sings, by L.C. Chase

Their dislike is mutual. Their attraction is undeniable. But a stalker threatens to bring the curtains down before the show even starts.

Shane Castle, lead singer for a world-famous rock band, has a stalker problem. Overzealous fans are par for the course, but this one is going too far. With photographic evidence that his stalker snuck into his hotel room while he was sleeping, his manager decides it’s time to step up Shane’s security. But now Shane has another problem. His new bodyguard is a cowboy—the epitome of a past he never wanted to revisit.

The last thing digital investigation specialist Wes Stonebraker wants is to leave the solitude of his home on Haverstall Mountain Ranch to babysit a diva celebrity. But when an old friend insists Wes is the only one for the job, he trades the peace and quiet of ranch life for the bright lights and mayhem of a touring rock band.

Even as attraction sparks, their dislike is immediate and mutual, but as the threats increase and the two grow closer, Wes realizes there’s more to Shane than the façade the world sees. But Shane’s stalker seems to always be one step ahead, and if Wes doesn’t figure out who it is soon, they both might not make it to the next show alive.

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Protecting Mr. Fine, by Lucy Lennox

I’m a lucky man and I know it.

Kids from backwoods Georgia don’t land scholarships to Yale, but I did, and striking it rich–like, billions of dollars rich–with my best friends after graduation should have used up my luck for a lifetime.

But luck struck again when I followed my passion into music. My career exploded, and now I get to travel the world, performing for thousands of raving fans every night.

When you get this lucky, you don’t get to want more, and you definitely don’t get to complain about the little things. My family, my crew, and my label are counting on me and I refuse to let them down. I pretend I’m fine, totally fine, Mr. freaking Fine… even when someone starts targeting me with a strange series of threats.

The only one who sees beneath the pretense is my gorgeous, strictly-professional bodyguard. Ryan keeps me safe and calm. He holds me when I’m terrified.

But even Ryan doesn’t see everything. He doesn’t know I want him. That I crave him. The man who keeps me together has no idea how much I want him to take me apart.

And I’ll never tell. Because there’s no way someone as strong and confident as Ryan could have feelings for someone as chaotic as me.

Nobody’s that lucky… not even Mr. Fine.

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Zane’s Christmas Wish, by Sophia Nixs

With the twinkle of stars lighting up the night sky, Christmas was meant to be filled with joy, love, and laughter… how I wished that could be my reality and not just a dream.

I’d finally discovered my purpose, pouring my heart and soul into every tattoo I created. But my heart ached for something deeper: the bar worker who seemed to loathe me.

With my Christmas Wish scribed down, I dared to hope for a miracle… only to find Jed’s public display of vulnerability hanging on the charity wish tree for all to see.

As Christmas approaches, I’m determined to help him uncover the strength to embrace who he truly is and stop hiding away from reality. Together, we’ll navigate the tangled web of love and acceptance.

But will Jed find the courage to unwrap the gift of his true self before the season fades away?

The holidays always bring a special kind of magic but nothing like Christmas! There’s something truly special in the air that brings dreams into reality.
A wish made, a hope granted. Each single branch of the Wishing Tree holds tiny pieces of uncertain hearts and gives them a dream that somewhere out there is exactly what they need and they will find it in this magical season!

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Seb & Ailin: Case of the Murderous Mistletoe, by Michele Notaro

What in the world has my soulmate gotten us into this time?

All I want to do is get ready to have our family over for Winter Solstice, but like all things involving Ailin Ellwood, we get pulled into another wild BCA case. The Brinnswick Central Agency tends to pull us in for the really… let’s say difficult—and weird, let’s not forget weird—magical cases, so I have no doubt this one will be a doozy.

Even knowing that, I never really expected to be attacked by kids’ toys and Christmas decorations. But when my viramore—soulmate—is involved, well, things get all kinds of whacky.

Join Seb and Ailin as they try to figure out who’s behind the murderous mistletoe while they get ready for the Ellwood family holiday celebrations.

*This story takes place in the Ellwood/Brinnswick world. Reading the other books might enhance your reading experience, but it’s not necessary to read them first. If you want to, you can find the Brinnswick/Ellwood reading order on the author’s website.

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Hail Mary, by Nicole Dykes

Benny
Big Bend is my home. I love it here. I love everything about it.
It’s my senior year, and I’m determined to have the best one yet. Of course, that’s when life gets confusing.
I think I may have a little bit of a crush on my nemesis.
Something I never saw coming.
I just hope I can find a way to make him give me a chance because being together would make not only this year great, but this life of ours—absolutely epic.
Rowan
Benjamin McBride is the bane of my existence. He simply won’t quit—he never does.
He’s too happy. Too confident. Too unafraid.
I can’t let him get to me.
He thinks we could be epic together, that us in a relationship would be some saving grace—a Hail Mary—a way to make this year and our lives the best they can be.
But I’m not destined for happiness.
I have to make him understand . . .
It’s never going to happen.
Big Bend is my home. I love it here. I love everything about it.
It’s my senior year, and I’m determined to have the best one yet. Of course, that’s when life gets confusing.
I think I may have a little bit of a crush on my nemesis.
Something I never saw coming.
I just hope I can find a way to make him give me a chance because being together would make not only this year great, but this life of ours—absolutely epic.

Rowan
Benjamin McBride is the bane of my existence. He simply won’t quit—he never does.
He’s too happy. Too confident. Too unafraid.
I can’t let him get to me.
He thinks we could be epic together, that us in a relationship would be some saving grace—a Hail Mary—a way to make this year and our lives the best they can be.
But I’m not destined for happiness.
I have to make him understand . . .
It’s never going to happen.

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Miracle of the Heart, by Dave Henderson

The Pacific Edge Series continues with the Holidays of the Heart Series. This heartfelt story continues from Tides of the Heart as they navigate love, adventure, and the magic of the holiday season.

A trip to Vail for our first Christmas together—courtesy of Aunt Lynn. When she handed us the keys, I knew this wouldn’t be an ordinary holiday. Jordan and I would be making new memories in a place neither of us had ever been, and I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the season.

But getting there? That meant our first road trip as a couple. A whole week together, just us and Shadow, driving through snow-dusted landscapes and trying to figure out how many rest stops Jordan really needs. Turns out, it was a chance to see new sides of each other, make each other laugh more than we ever have before, and realize just how well we fit together—even when things don’t go as planned.

And then there’s Christmas. Vail sparkles with magic, but finding the perfect gift for the man who’s changed my life? Now that might be the biggest challenge of all. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that holiday miracles are out there, waiting for those who believe in them—and we’ll find ours together.

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A Baby for Christmas, by Keira Andrews

Can a lost single dad and a lonely cowboy find love—and the family of their dreams?

Jake
Becoming a single father definitely wasn’t in my plans. It’s the toughest challenge of my life, especially with my parents gone, but my little girl means the world to me. I’m driving her home to the Rockies for her first Christmas—and because I took a boneheaded shortcut, we’re stranded in the middle of nowhere.

With a blizzard closing in. Fast.

I’m more scared than I’ve ever been when a gruff, gorgeous cowboy gallops to our rescue.

Why does he look so familiar?

Cam
I was a skinny geek in high school with a hopeless crush on Jake—until he revealed his true colors. He’s a backstabbing coward, and I haven’t missed him one bit since he moved to the big city. I spend my days with my dog, my horse, and my yaks. I don’t do people.

Now of all the people in the damn world, he’s on my ranch. Stranded with his tiny, helpless baby.

I can’t abandon them to freeze—even though it means bringing Jake to my cabin to get snowed in. Even though I’ll be trapped with the only man I’ve ever loved.

Even though I only have one bed.

A Baby for Christmas by Keira Andrews is a steamy LGBTQ+ romance featuring a bisexual single dad at the end of his rope, a lonely demisexual cowboy who likes to take charge, hate to love, and of course a happy ending.

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Tastes Like Sugar, by Becca Seymour

Nothing like sugar kisses to bring people together for the holidays…

After ditching the chaos of city life—and a cheating fiancé—I’m more than ready for a fresh start. Collier’s Creek, with its small-town charm and the warmth of my family, seems like the perfect place to regroup. Throw in a job offer as the new office manager for the local fire department, and it feels like everything is falling into place.

That is, until I meet Hayes.

The confident, cocky, and sinfully sexy firefighter is all smooth moves and effortless charm. Our connection? Instant. Our chemistry? Scorching. But here’s the problem: I’m supposed to be wrangling the firefighters and keeping the department in line, not getting distracted by the hottest man in town—who also happens to be my nephew’s best friend.

As the fire department’s Mr. December, Hayes is used to turning heads, but he’s got his sights set on me. And while I’ve sworn off mixing business with pleasure, this guy makes resisting nearly impossible. Every sweet gesture and playful flirtation chips away at my resolve, leaving me wondering if this time around, I should just give in.

Because the more time I spend with Hayes, the more I realize he’s not just fire and heat—he’s all heart. But with our undeniable attraction and my unease of our familial connection as well as our age gap, can we handle the sparks flying between us without getting burned?

Celebrate the holidays with the men of Collier’s Creek, where magic fills the air and irresistible romances are the highlight of the festive season. Six low-angst romances, each filled with heartwarming moments and swoon-worthy romance.

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Fake It for Christmas, by Raleigh Ruebins

I’m a jock-next-door from Tennessee, and he’s a city boy running from his past.
But I need a fake boyfriend this Christmas… and now he’s in my bed.

I’m only good at two things: sports and holiday spirit. But this Christmas feels different, even though I should have everything I want. My family’s bugging me again about why I’m still single, and I’m getting desperate.

Rowen’s nothing like me. He’s smart, accomplished, and back in Tennessee from the city—not by choice. Even though he’s straight, he agrees to be my fake boyfriend for my family’s Christmas party.

He says I’m hot and could have any guy I want, but I don’t get it. I’m just muscle with a reindeer sweater on top.

…But he wants me to teach him.

About being with a man.

Who could resist a gift like that?

***

Fake It for Christmas is a novella, about half the length of my usual books (appx 36,000 words), and packed with all of the good stuff. It’s full of wintertime magic, twinkly lights, and two guys who are absolute fire when they’re together.

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Heart of a Wolf, by CJ Ravenna

How to get over a breakup:
1: Go to Iceland
2: Get sent back in time
3: Get abducted by a hot, moody Viking werewolf
The tour guides sure didn’t prepare me for this…

Kieran

After my boyfriend cheats, my best friend spirits me away to Reykjavik for a scenic getaway. I think this may be just the escape I need to get over the jerk.

What was supposed to be a beautiful boat cruise ends in chaos when I find myself transported to the age of the Vikings. Before I can catch my breath, I’m taken captive by Wulfric, a powerful and terrifying Viking warrior. But he’s not just a fearsome fighter. He and his clan are Ulfhednar, wolf shifters.

Humans are the natural enemies of Wulfric’s pack and the longer I linger in his time, the more dangerous my already precarious situation becomes. Despite our mutual dislike, Wulfric vows he will keep me alive until I can return to my time… but only if I let him claim me as his mate.

Turns out, there’s a thin line between love and hate. Passion erupts, burning hot enough to melt the glaciers. As I see a soft and loving side to this strong, wounded warrior, I begin to wonder just where it is I call home.

Can Wulfric’s past be my new present?

Heart of a Wolf is book 1 in the Viking Wolves series and features enemies-to-lovers, mating of convenience, a dash of time travel, mental health rep (PTSD and GAD), and a happy-ever-after.

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Wrong Number, Right Santa, by Colbie Dunbar & Lorelei M. Hart

Sometimes the wrong Santa is the exact one you need.

I didn’t volunteer to run the Winter Pines Community Center Christmas Spectacular. I know my limits, but when I miss a meeting thanks to a stupid flat tire, I find myself the proud owner of the position. With the event less than a week away, I have everything in place; the food, the gifts, the decorations, even the music. All that’s left is waiting for the big day.

That is until I get the one phone call that threatens to unravel the entire event. Santa quit and every person I call to try to replace him with is booked. I’m about to give up and order a Santa suit for myself. Hopefully, none of the kids will notice I’m not even thirty. But I find abusinesscard for Santa that includes his address at the North Pole. He’s probably already booked, but it’s worth a call. The kids are counting on me.

Wrong Number, Right Santa is a sweet with knotty heat MM Mpreg Christmas romance set in the world of Dial M for Mates featuring an omega reindeer shifter looking for a Santa to give out presents, the actual Santa who accidentally (fine, with a little help from a nosy elf) gets the call, tree decorating, enough cookies for the North Pole, hot chocolate on a snowy night, Christmas magic, a dog named Max, holiday cheer, true love, fated mates, an adorable baby, and a happy ever after. If you love your alphas hot, your omegas strong, and your mpreg with heart, download your copy today!

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A Kiss for the Holidays, by C.S. Autumn

Asher
I can still remember the very first day I met Dalton McKenzie and the day I fell in love with him, too. But after an awful party game, I realize that no matter how often he kisses my cheek or holds my hand, he will never love me the same way. Putting space between us seems like the best idea, but when we wind up trapped together in a tiny cabin with only one bed, space is not an option.

Dalton
Asher is my best friend. He’s been by my side since we were nine years old, so when he starts pushing me away, I know something’s wrong. He’s colder than the snowstorm brewing outside our cabin, but it’s not until he reveals his biggest secret that I finally understand. With my feelings for Asher clearer to me than ever before, I want to give him the best gift this Christmas.

A perfect kiss.

A Kiss for the Holidays is an MM, best friends to lovers romance. Featuring two adorable besties, sweet and spicy moments, low angst, a snowy setting, arts and crafts and lots of affectionate forehead kisses and pinkie holding. It’s part of Home for the Holidays, an LGBTQ+ holiday novella collection by eleven incredible authors.

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Ice & Sweet, by Charlie Novak

Falling for my crush at my ex’s Christmas wedding? Piece of cake!

Making the cake for my ex-fake boyfriend turned best friend’s wedding the week before Christmas was easy. Carting it halfway across England in the snow was not. Especially not when a blown-out back tyre leads to me coming face to face with my long term crush for the first time in five years.

I’ve known André since his days of boyband superstardom, but since I was supposed to be dating one of his bandmates, I was never able to act on my feelings. But now we’re both single and stuck in a hotel for the weekend with our interfering friends who seem determined to push us together.

But maybe André and I don’t need a push. Maybe all we need is a chance to see if the spark we felt all those years ago is still there.

After all, it is Christmas. And that means anything could happen.

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