Gay Romance Report December 20, 2024

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Worlds Collide, by Hinsel Meyer

Wolf
I’m damaged, I’m gruff, I’m mean to almost everyone, but there’s no way I can change that, right? I accept it since it’s the way I’ve always been. It fits my rock star persona and it’s the perfect counterpart to the other half of my band—my sunshiny brother.
But when I meet CJ everything inside me spins out of control.
He’s straight—definitely straight as far as all of his friends know—so why is he attacking me with his mouth the first time we’re alone?
Turns out I probably know a lot less about CJ than I thought.

CJ
I’m finally ready to put my plan to figure out who I am into motion.

Step one: get my inheritance.
Step two: change my awful name.
Step three: explore my bisexuality with the hottest man I’ve ever met.

That’s as far as I’ve gotten, and when I attempt to check off number three, I hit a roadblock—or cockblock as it were—a certain grumpy someone won’t let me.
I don’t understand Wolf and I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in that, but I want to. More than anything I want to be the one he depends on.
Now if he can just stop running away from me…

Will I be able to convince the angry rockstar that he can move forward with me without having to change a single thing about himself?

Worlds Collide is the story of two guys who have everything except their life together. It’s also a Contemporary MM Rockstar/Billionaire Romance, and Book 6 in the Fan Service Series. It would be best enjoyed by reading the series in order or at the very least read AFTER Know Me See Me (Fan Service #4), this book is considered interconnected.
It has no cliffhangers and ends in a HEA. There are a lot of very gay things happening inside, so if that’s not for you, then this book isn’t either. If it is, then welcome to the mostly low-angst world of the Fan Service Series, I’m thrilled to have you and hope you enjoy this journey.

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Kissed by a Killer, by Leighton Greene

During a glamorous mafia wedding in the Hamptons, Mob lawyer Carlo Bianchi’s life is turned upside down when he’s targeted by an assassin.

His savior? The last man he should want and the only one he’s been hooking up with lately: Nick Fontana, a merciless Morelli Family mobster with a heart of ice and a body so hot it’s the only thing that can make silver-tongued Carlo speechless.

Nick took a life to save Carlo’s, so in the tinder-box gathering of multiple crime Families, the wisest course of action seems to be to cover it up and keep very, very quiet.

But one lie leads to another.

And another.

And then a blackmailer strikes.

Trapped in their own web of lies, murder, and betrayal, Carlo and Nick set out for answers, their secret trysts threatening to destroy everything they’ve worked for–and Nick must unleash his most brutal skills to protect the only man who’s ever touched his hardened soul.

In a world where love is the ultimate liability, will their reckless affair be the kiss of death?

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On Circus Lane, by Lily Morton

The first time Bee Bannister met Tom Wright, he couldn’t stand him.

Everything about the man aggravated him—his perfect hair and body, his confident arrogance, and the way he looked straight through Bee.

Which is why it’s such an unpleasant shock to find that he’ll be sharing space with him while on a Christmas holiday with friends in Scotland.

However, as the days fly by and snowy Edinburgh begins to work its magic on him, Bee discovers that sometimes first impressions can be very misleading. Tom is kind and funny, and somehow, rather than looking through Bee, he actually sees and likes all of him.

The two men grow closer, but will Bee follow his heart or his head when the holiday ends? And can relationships that start so badly ever lead to love?

From bestselling author Lily Morton comes a festive romantic comedy about enemies to lovers and the magic of Christmas.

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Shattered, by Evie Riley

Can two young gay men survive the hate and find love?

Jimmy Ashford’s senior year is looking good. His part-time job hours are lining up perfectly with studying and his future goals. With his parents behind him all the way, he knows he is one of the lucky ones when it comes to support and love. He’s gay, out, and proud.
He can’t wait to graduate and go off to Art School. Being an artist is all he’s ever dreamed about. Well, except now there’s the new sexy-as-sin Zane Hamilton. Life is suddenly a lot more interesting, but can Jimmy tolerate being Zane’s dirty little secret?

Zane Hamilton only has a few more years before he will be free of his controlling parents and is finally able to start his dream for the future. If only he can make it that long. His father is determined he work in the family business and marry a woman he has zero interest in. If he doesn’t comply, his whole future is at risk.
As manager of the quaint little diner in town, he has no business staring at one of the staff, but Jimmy is so free and confident, gorgeous too. Everything he wants. Everything he needs. Keeping his eyes, and hands, off Jimmy is torture, and he hates keeping Jimmy in the background like a dirty little secret, but if his parents find out he’s gay all hell will break loose.

Is Zane willing to stand up for Jimmy, for their love?

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Oh Buoy, by Ava Olsen

Oh Buoy is a boss employee, friends to lovers, MM romance filled with tropical locations, spicy banter, and swoony moments. This is Book One of the Voyagers series: everyone who boards the superyacht Now, Voyager is about to meet their match!

Andrew: I prepare to meet another entitled jerk when I step on board the superyacht Now, Voyager, but it turns out that my boss, Rowan Carter, is the exception to the billionaire rule. But I’ve been badly burned by a workplace relationship gone wrong and Rowan and I live in two very different worlds. I can’t – I shouldn’t – fall for Rowan Carter.
Oh boy.

Rowan: The family business has struggled these past two years and my personal life is front page news for the tabloids. I’ve never felt so alone. Lonely. Until my newest employee, Andrew Slater, walks aboard my ship and into my life.

But a workplace romance is a disaster waiting to happen…or could it be the best voyage of our lives?

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Love & Cowboys Series, by Sam E. Kraemer

A young gay man escaping a dismal future as stipulated by his father. A cow hand forced into parenthood through a series of losses. What does the universe have against them?

Jason Langston has lived the life of an Army brat from the day he drew his first breath in a military hospital. After years of anxiety over his sexual orientation, Jase finally accepts he’s gay, though he knows his family will never support him. As graduation from high school draws near, Jase is given an order: enlist in the Army to follow in his father’s footsteps. Jase knows he’s not cut out for Army life, so he decides it’s time to spread his wings and fly before his fate is sealed—forcibly.

Daniel Johnson strives to live a simple life, but it seems fate is conspiring against him at every turn. After an unsuccessful attempt at a career in the military, he returns to Holloway, Virginia, and takes a job running a cattle operation for an old friend… something familiar and comforting in a world of pain and disappointment.

One day, a green kid arrives in Holloway, Virginia, and life is flipped on its ear for both men. Jase is unfamiliar with life on the farm, and Danny is fighting the draw of the younger man at every turn. Why would destiny put these two men in the same place at the same time? Is Jase the final straw to break Danny for good, or is Jase the answer to the prayers of… The Broken Man?

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Santa’s Wish, by Edie Montreux

Santa’s been granting wishes in the VIP lounge for over a century. It’s time for some wish fulfillment of his own.

I love my job, really, but lately it’s been … boring. The most interesting thing to happen in months is when a college student days from graduation marches into the bar to fix his virgin problem.

I turn him away, of course. I don’t do virgins or other vampires. Those are my rules.

Then, his friends ditch him without a phone or wallet and leave him at the mercy of the club’s vampires. I don’t know why I step up, but I can’t leave him there. I’m known for taking in strays, and that’s all he is.

Or is he? Beneath Boz’s snarky exterior is a sweet and sensitive man. I never expected someone like him to turn my head, but he’s the closest I’ve come to my wish for a happy relationship since I became a vampire.

I’m not the only vampire interested in Boz, though. His boss wants to hire him permanently, if you know what I mean, but some of her employees have other ideas. To get my greatest desire, I risk blowing my cover to the most dangerous vampire in the world.

What, you didn’t think Santa was my real name, did you?

Santa’s Wish is a male/male romance between a centuries old vampire sex worker and a human virgin with a master’s degree from MIT. Both characters are consenting adults and no payments exchange hands. Despite the vampire nature of the book, this is still a sweet and spicy Christmas romance.

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Impulsive Connections, by Marie Reynard

Ignited by accident, fueled by fate. Some bonds burn brighter than any flame.

Kade Mills has spent over a decade dreaming of his ideal meet-cute. Surely the universe wouldn’t toss the perfect mage at him while he’s a scarred shadow of his former flirtatious self, recovering from his last encounter with the malicious spirits haunting his pack’s territory.

Liam Batiste is a man of simple pleasures; a quiet room and a stack of books are all he needs to be happy. He’s only in Lost Creek to help his friend save the Mills pack from the unknown evil infesting their land, but everything changes when he and Kade are paired up to capture the supernatural threat.

After a run-in with a spirit leaves them entangled—physically and magically—they must learn to control the newfound power their unwanted connection grants them. As they struggle to resist the heady pull of their bond, they begin to realize it may hold the key to defeating the dark forces that are endangering far more than just Kade’s pack… and perhaps it’s not as unwelcome as they first thought.

Impulsive Connections is a steamy 149k M/M paranormal romance featuring a playboy wolf shifter, a nerdy mage, and friends who are trying their very best not to meddle. This simmering slow burn is perfect for readers who love reluctant mates, unintended bonds, forced proximity, unfortunate bed shortages, and knotting. While it guarantees a happy ending for its main couple, the overarching plot does contain cliffhangers, and the series should be read in order.

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A Baby for Christmas, by Ann-Katrin Byrde

The very best presents are nine months in the making…

When Robin was three, his mother took him to the mall and then disappeared into the crowd of Christmas shoppers, never to be seen again. Growing up in foster care was hard, but finding out that he was omega gave him hope. Someday, he’d have his own family, better than the one that abandoned him. Problem is, he needs a partner. A good one. When his latest boyfriend dumps him—on Christmas Eve!—he ends up at his best friend Ben’s house. Ben used to be a fantastic partner, but he’s got his own demons, so Robin tries to be happy with just his friendship these days.

Ben’s always loved Robin, but as the fourth generation in a family that passes down abuse like it’s an heirloom, he’s decided to put an end to the pattern. He plans to never have children, for fear he’ll turn out just like his father, and so he keeps Robin at arm’s length. Until Robin goes into heat and all plans are turned upside down.

Robin is pregnant, a Christmas miracle. The start of the family he’s always wanted. But is Ben strong enough to overcome his fear and his family history? And can Robin, abandoned by so many, find the courage to trust Ben to stay?

***While this book can be read separately from the Oceanport series, it takes place in the same location and readers of the series might recognize one or two friendly faces around town.

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The Lost Fiancé Twist, by Ana Ashley

Relationship status: it’s complicated.
Being ghosted by the love of your life sucks. Zero out of ten, do not recommend.
One day, we’re exchanging rings and picking honeymoon destinations, and the next, Emery is just…gone.

A year later, as I’m forcing myself to move on, I bump into him.
While my brothers would love to find creative ways to get the truth out of Emery, I just want answers.

When it becomes clear Emery isn’t lying about losing his memory in a car accident, I have a choice to make.
Do I let him go or try to win him back?

The Lost Fiancé Twist is book one in Ana Ashley’s new series featuring the charming and far-too-handsome-for-their-own-good Spencer Brothers.
Expect romance, heat, fun, and plenty of laughs from a loving but slightly too meddlesome family unit.

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Once Upon a Christmas House, by A.D. Ellis

Ivyrson is the quintessential Scrooge when it comes to anything having to do with the holidays. However, the chance to win a hefty chunk of money and free repairs on his old home is enough to entice the man to take part in a holiday-themed reality game.

Emory has had a crush on his older brother’s best friend for years. When the chance to help Ivy possibly win a reality game comes along, Emory doesn’t hesitate. After all, that’s what friends are for.

The two men have known each other forever, but living together and pretending to be a couple means getting to know each other on a whole new level. Can they convince the viewing audience their fake relationship deserves to win the grand prize? Or will Ivy and Emory get swept up in the holiday magic and find themselves falling in love for real?

Once Upon a Christmas House is a steamy, forced-proximity, fake relationship, M/M Christmas romance between a grumpy Scrooge and his best friend’s cheery little brother.

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Only One Bed, by Keira Andrews

Will friends become lovers this Christmas?

Sam
People joke that Etienne and I are boyfriends, but whatever.

Sure, I think about him all the time—he’s my best friend. If I’ve missed him way more than I expected when he left to train with a new skating coach, that’s because he’s so easy to hang with. And yeah, he’s gay, but he’s not into me. Why would he be? I’m straight.

We’re not boyfriends.

But now Etienne needs me, so I’m rushing to the mountain village where he’s skating in a holiday show. That’s what best friends do.

Etienne
I know Sam will never like me the way I like him.

Never love me the way I love him.

But now that my competitive skating career might be suddenly ending, I need my best friend by my side. Thank god Sam’s spending the holidays with me.

It’s okay that he’ll never love me back.

It’s okay that there’s only one bed in this cozy little cabin.

We’re best friends. Nothing’s going to happen.

Only One Bed is a gay Christmas story from Keira Andrews featuring friends to lovers, bisexual awakening, first times, snowy holiday vibes, and of course a happy ending.

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His Lovebug, by Ki Brightly and M.D. Gregory

The Protective Future Husband
Matthew “Colt” Coltrane has a new lease on life now that he’s engaged. He’s in love, and the thought of losing Quin—the man he dotingly calls his wife—is unbearable. Colt will do anything to protect Quin from dangerous men, and that goes double for Colt’s brother, who surprises them with a visit. Jackson is a self-centered nightmare, and he has caused issues for Colt in the past. It’s too bad that Jackson doesn’t understand Colt would sooner end the threat to his wife than let Quin get hurt.

Always at His Side
Quin Kiskadden is still learning a lot about his husband to be, and he’s also discovering more about himself and who he is. When Colt’s brother visits, trouble is hot on his heels. While Quin’s ready to welcome Jackson into their home, Colt is prepared for chaos. The crisis comes in the form of an old family “friend,” who attempts to destroy their life for hiding Jackson.

Thriving as a Couple
Colt and Quin are happy with each other, but they have a long journey ahead before they can fully overcome the rocky beginning of their relationship. Colt must learn to trust Quin, even when Colt’s instincts urge him to become a caveman and protect Quin, while Quin wrestles with the kind of life he will live with Colt as his partner. Danger lurks around every corner, and the only way to survive is by holding on to each other.

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Snowballing, by Finn Dixon

A single dad. A flirty manny. A crafty kid. Do they stand a snowball’s chance in hell of a merry and bright future together?

Gareth

It was literally the biggest d*ck I’d ever seen in person, and I started to question if my ass could handle it. But I didn’t quit drinking Diet Coke like I said I was going to last year and I wasn’t about to quit now either. After all, ten inches was a rare commodity these days.

It was supposed to be a one and done experience, so I was shocked when our paths crossed again – out of the bedroom.

I can’t remember the last time I felt a pull this strong, but I’d never dated a client before. Maybe this one’s too good to pass up?

Eli

Being a single dad pretty much meant I had to schedule NSFW time and rely on a babysitter. It’s all part of my exciting life in finance with the now-added bonus of after-school hockey practices.

After my company rewarded me with a trip to Hawaii, I was on the hunt for a new kid-watcher. Based on my neighbor’s recommendation, I’m introduced to Gareth – the last person I expected to see.

But the human mind is a funny thing because I don’t see that as a problem. And neither does my c*ck.

Snowballing is a gay, rom-com, age gap, holiday novella with enough spice to season a whole gingerbread village. It features a dash of forced proximity, a blitzen of kink, a comet of forbidden romance, and of course, Finn’s fetish for jockstraps. There is snow in the book, but most of the white stuff contained herein isn’t cold and it isn’t falling from the sky in flake form. Snowballing is the first book in the Snow Dates series – an annual, kink-positive, holiday series about men falling in love with other men.

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Christmas On Stardust Lane, by Garrett Leigh

A scarred ex-biker sworn off love. The hot new nurse in town guarding his own bruised heart.

Tam Dubois is used to being alone. With a body that bears the marks of his mistakes, he’s grown to like it. But scratching out a living with pen and ink is tough, the numbers don’t work, and the only solution he can think of gives him the opposite of Christmas cheer.

A lodger.

It’s the last thing he wants, but like most things in life, it happens anyway, and the stranger he’s so keen to avoid turns out not to be a stranger at all,

It’s him.

Tam can’t believe it–and he doesn’t want to. But matters of the heart don’t play by the rules, and as Christmas approaches, love might just prove the greatest gift of all…

If they’re brave enough to unwrap it.

Christmas On Stardust Lane is a steamy, angsty MM holiday romance. Expect: forced proximity, hurt/comfort, and a chaotic canine with a bad case of little dog syndrome. If you love MM romance, holiday love stories, and the magic of two damaged hearts finding their way, Christmas on Stardust Lane delivers the perfect festive read.

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A Christmas for Holly, by RJ Scott

Trapped in a snowstorm, Holly and Lucas find that unresolved feelings from a single, impulsive kiss could spark something deeper, leading them toward the most magical Christmas miracle.

The festive season offers nothing but despair for Paul ‘Holly’ Hollister, the once-proud captain of the Albany Harriers. His glittering hockey career has crumbled, leaving him crippled with anxiety and without a sense of direction. After a stint in rehab, Holly is desperate for peace—something his best friend Kai seems to have found in the snowy town of Wishing Tree. Despite his dislike of the cold, Holly is drawn there by friendship—and by the unsettling dreams of Lucas Haynes, the man he drunkenly kissed at Kai and Bailey’s wedding and hasn’t been able to forget since. The only problem? Lucas is determined to keep him at arm’s length.

Lucas Haynes has never felt a romantic pull toward anyone—until that unexpected kiss with Holly at his brother’s wedding flipped his world upside down. Finding out Holly was already in a relationship afterward only fueled his frustration and his decision to avoid the hockey star. But now that Holly is single and adrift in Wishing Tree, Lucas can’t deny their simmering attraction. When a snowstorm traps them together, Lucas’s sarcasm and distrust slowly crumble under Holly’s vulnerability. As secrets come to light, old wounds reopen, and the undeniable spark between them grows into something more, Lucas wonders if this closeness could be the love he never thought he’d find—and if Holly might get the second chance at happiness he desperately needs.

A Christmas for Holly is an opposites-attract, hurt/comfort Christmas romance featuring a retired hockey captain with crippling anxiety, a guarded gift store owner grappling with unexpected attraction, unresolved tension from a drunken wedding kiss, a charming small town blanketed in snow, meddling but loving family, and a snowstorm that brings honesty and vulnerability to light—leading to a heartwarming holiday happily ever after.

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Moody’s Grumpy Holiday, by Lane Hayes

The geek, the cowboy, and a not-so-grumpy holiday…

Moody

Living in Christmas Town doesn’t make me a fan of the holidays. Quite the opposite. In fact, eleven months of the year, I’m perfectly happy running my bookstore in peace and quiet. Of course, that changes in December when it’s mistletoe madness and mayhem. Ugh.

But this year, there’s a new cowboy in town and it’s not as easy to grumble about…anything. I admit, Hudson is handsome and hunky, but everyone knows I’m not myself till January, so he’ll have to buzz off and charm someone else.

Bah humbug.

Hudson

Moving to California wasn’t in my plans. I could use the change of scenery, though, and Oak Ridge Ranch is a good investment. That’s not a sneaky way of saying I’m hiding from my past—no siree. I’m following a new path to a new town, that’s all.

And so far, so good. Except…my attraction to the nerdy bookstore owner is throwing me off my game.

Look, I’m not interested in anything other than a casual hookup. But Moody is a mystery, and I want to know more about the adorable geek with a sunny disposition who turns into a holiday grump every year.

For some reason, he feels like home away from home. December may be the last month of the year, but something tells me this is our beginning.

Moody’s Grumpy Holiday is an MM grumpy-sunshine, romantic comedy featuring an adorkable geek, a hunky cowboy, and a little seasonal magic.