Gay Romance Report June 3, 2025

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Puppy On A Leash, by Emily Alter

Jaime
Um. You know that friend who harbors a crush on the man everyone tells him it’s bad news?

That was me, and that was how I ended up knocking at Tony’s door and begging for his help with a college professor, and how shit got… derailed.

Tony
I was supposed to be keeping my distance from the inner circle at Plumas, dammit. I might’ve helped found the local BDSM club, but I didn’t belong in the inner circle, no matter what some of them had to say about it.

Jaime, though? I couldn’t deny the pup intrigued me. I’d always thought they needed to be put on a tight leash, and maybe doing it was what I needed to quell all those voices inside my head.

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Puppy on a Leash includes puppy play (obviously), spankings that might or might not be as intimidating as they look, spider gags, a professor/student relationship but not really (they’re in different universities), and a group of friends who might or might not understand what’s going on in Jaime’s head most of the time. Hurt/comfort, milestone achievements, and themes of found family abound, too.

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His Lethal Desire, by Leighton Greene

There’s nothing more lethal than a hitman in love.

When Castellani Family hitman Jack is ordered to find a missing Hollywood starlet, the last thing he expects is for his only lead to be the out-of-his-league guy who spent last night flirting with him.

Miller Beaumont is gorgeous, charming and looks at Jack like he’s the only person in the room. Jack was captivated from the moment their eyes met.

But Jack’s not built for love. Not after the sins he’s committed.

Yet as Jack works with Miller to find his sister, they get closer. And the closer they become, the more Jack drowns in Miller’s light—even as shadows gather to tear them apart.

Loving Miller could be Jack’s chance for salvation…or the final nail in his coffin. Jack knows the cost of failure, but for Miller, he’s ready to risk it all.

But as danger closes in, will their love become a lethal mistake?

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His Lethal Desire is the first book in the West Coast Mobsters series. Follow the men of the Los Angeles underworld in this page-turning romantic suspense series as they find love, danger and mystery in the most unexpected places.

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Bite Me, by Roe Horvat

Eddie

When my best friend drags me to a vampire dinner club as her wingman, I’m determined—I won’t end up on the menu. No eye contact. No flirting. Definitely no biting.

Then he appears. Deadly attractive with a voice smooth like velvet, he murmurs into my ear, his lips graze my wrist, and I forget my resolve. The rush of his venom in my veins feels like falling off the world’s edge. The lust consumes me, intoxicating and irreversible.

I leave in a daze. I shouldn’t have succumbed so easily, and I won’t come back.

Except Monday morning, I walk into work, and the vampire who ruined me is sitting in my boss’s chair.

Russel

Feeding is a transaction—no names, no attachments. The older I get, the less I crave a second bite.

But Eddie changed the rules. His blood wrecks me.

I should let him go, like the hundreds before him, but I can’t. He’s sincere, vibrant, unforgettable… I search for him like a fool.

Then fate throws him back into my life in the cruelest way.

The most enticing man I’ve ever fed from is within arm’s reach every day, but I’m not allowed to touch him.

—

Bite Me is an MM romance featuring a delectable human and his thirsty vampire boss. It contains light paranormal elements and concludes with a satisfying happily-ever-after.

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Glitter, by Kayla Halleur

Stupid workplace lunch thief. Stupid upper management for not helping. Stupid me for not getting more than my gorgeous rescuer’s first name when I had the chance. How will I find him now?

Blue
There’s a lunch thief on the loose in my office, except he only seems to be stealing my lunch. Oh, I know who it is… But for “reasons,” management refuses to do anything about it.

When things escalate one Friday night, an attractive stranger comes to my rescue.

A cute, teddy bear of a stranger that is making me want to cuddle and call him my own.

I only have a first name to go on, but surely I’ll be able to track him down with enough determination.

Henry
His unique design sense, bright colors, sparkly jewelry, and colorful hairstyles grabbed my attention from the moment I first saw him a year ago. He’s held it ever since.

When I interrupted a nasty confrontation in the men’s restroom on a Friday evening, I finally learned his name and discovered that he’s even more beautiful up close than from a distance.

Waiting one weekend to see him again feels like forever, but I’ve waited this long, and I already know that he’ll be worth it.

Now if I can just manage to help him vanquish his bully, maybe he’ll notice me in return.

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Glitter is a standalone story featuring an outgoing scientist who loves experimenting with his creative style, a quiet engineer who loves building creative things, and a love story that blooms in an office lunchroom. Oh, and one very important cat who thinks the whole tale is about him.

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Fatal Attendant, by Elamy Pride

Gabriel is an enigmatic, audacious hitman known as X, that you never see coming. When he signs up for the job of his lifetime, it’s not just a jackpot payday he is after. But as the stakes get higher, will he enact his revenge or, ironically, find himself signing off on his own death warrant?

Being the rightful heir to an intimidating mafia empire is not for the faint-hearted, it’s akin to navigating a tempest in a teacup. Born into a den of wolves, Dante Montelli is more than just a silver-spooned heir; he’s a storm waiting to unfurl. But is Dante’s zest for flying high a reckless plunge or the perfect strategy to rule his perilous kingdom?

Buckle up. It’s going to be a turbulent ride.

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A Flash of Golden Fire, by AE Lister

Twenty-two-year-old Simon White begs for a place on Captain Dinesh Martin’s pirate ship, the Arrow. When he proves hilariously inadequate at most tasks, he finds himself in the captain’s quarters as cabin boy, housekeeper, and bed warmer.

Captain Martin used to be a British naval officer, until he became disenchanted with the hypocrisy, racism, and classism of the institution and embarked on a life of piracy. He runs an organized and efficient vessel and prides himself on the men with whom he surrounds himself. He is esteemed and admired, and he gives them as good a life as they’ve ever known.

But Simon has more than a few surprises up his sleeve, including some frightening powers, and Dinesh learns that sometimes a pretty appearance and amenable disposition can fool even an experienced man of the seas.

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Edge of Temptation, by Hayden Hall

He was my first sin. My first love. And he’s about to ruin me all over again.

Easton

Some men ruin you slowly. Others break you all at once.

Jace was never supposed to be in my life again. Not after what he did. Not after they took him away.

But he’s here, standing in my doorway with a smirk that makes my pulse trip and my gut clench.

He needs a place to stay. I should slam the door in his face.

Instead, I let him in.

Enemies. Exiles. Rivals. Lovers?

This isn’t a love story. This is a disaster waiting to happen.

And I can’t wait for the impact.

Jace

He wants me gone. I want him begging. Let’s see who wins.

Easton never knew what to do with me.

He wanted to fight me. He wanted to kiss me.

Now that I’m back, he’s still pretending he can resist.

Cute.

But I know him too well. I know the way his breathing changes when I get close.

I know how his body reacts before his brain can catch up.

I know exactly how to break him.

And I will.

Edge of Temptation is the first novel in The Saints of Westmont U series. This is a college hockey romance with darker themes, exploring a toxic love, forced proximity, and natural enemies becoming lovers. It’s a standalone story in a larger series. Reading in order is recommended for the best experience as larger storylines thread throughout the series and not all questions are answered immediately.

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A Touch of Maple, by Amy Aislin

After being traded numerous times over the course of his pro hockey career, all Bellamy Jordan wants is a place where he belongs. Burlington, Vermont, home of the Vermont Trailblazers, his newest team, might just be that place. The bonus: he’s within spitting distance of the grandparents who raised him. The drawback: his long-time rival’s gorgeous brother—who he can’t get out of his mind—also lives nearby.

And he hates Bellamy on sight.

Jason Zervudachi is busy enough trying to diversify his family’s maple syrup farm while completing his master’s degree. Adding in an attractive complication like Bellamy? Hard pass. Even so, there’s something more behind Bellamy’s eyes that draws Jason in, but Bellamy is his brother’s rival. There’s a sibling rule against that, right? There must be.

Except Bellamy isn’t at all what Jason expects—and neither is the connection between them.

With the highest percentage of LGBTQIA+ residents in Vermont, Maplewood is a town where everyone belongs. And with festivals year round, there’s always something fun happening! This multi-author, low-angst queer series features ten standalone romances—each set against the backdrop of a different festival. Come for the celebrations, stay for the happily-ever-afters!

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Teach Me K-Pop, by Kaenyn King

High school librarian and language tutor, Jase Kitson, agrees to add a new client to his already packed schedule as a favor to his best friend who works for a South Korean entertainment company. Unaware his student, Nikko, is a member of one of the world’s biggest k-pop groups, Jase finds himself increasingly attracted to the beautiful, charming – and somewhat mysterious – man on the other side of the screen.

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Rival for Rent, by Spencer Spears

Rule #1: Don’t become a bodyguard to the kid you used to bully.

Mason: In my defense, I didn’t know it was that kid. I barely remember high school. But Kai Jacinto remembers everything.

Rule #2: Don’t let him pretend he doesn’t need you.

Kai’s got a stalker. He’s already been attacked—twice—but he still acts like this is just a mild inconvenience. He’s rich, arrogant, and pushes my buttons like he’s trying to set off a bomb. Unfortunately for both of us, I don’t walk away from the job.

Rule #3: Don’t get distracted by how gorgeous he is.

I’m straight. Allegedly. But Kai’s grown into a man I can’t ignore—brilliant, funny, and hotter than sin, straightness be damned. And the more I see of the beautiful, fragile man he’s become, the more determined I am to keep him safe.

Rule #4: Don’t let him know you’ve fallen.

I’ve been through war zones, gun fights, and more ambushes than I can count, but nothing prepared me for the mess Kai’s made of my heart. He’s mine to protect. Mine to crave. Mine to ruin if I’m not careful.

But I’ll burn the world down before I let anyone touch him again. And I’ll break every damn rule I’ve got, just to make him mine.

Rival for Rent is Book 1 in the Heartbreakers Anonymous series. It’s an enemies to lovers, bully to bodyguard, bisexual awakening romance with high heat, forced proximity, and opposites attract energy.

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The Complication, by Jocelynn Drake

It was just a fling.

A bit of fun on the weekends. Definitely not permanent.

Not that I wouldn’t love to crack the ice around rich and sexy Declan Foster’s heart.

And he was the last person I expected to ride to my rescue when I found myself suddenly homeless and a father.

Now he’s spoiling my daughter and me at every turn, offering the perfect life on a silver platter.

Should I risk my heart on a man who once said he never wanted kids?

The Complication is the second full-length novel in the Executive Suite Secrets series, which includes a billionaire, a suddenly homeless single dad, snark, teasing, stolen kisses, “helpful” friends, a little princess who’s going to steal your heart, and a sweet, forever kind of love.

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Studious, by Leslie McAdam

After a disastrous high school game of spin the bottle, I gave up trying to get a boyfriend and spent my time studying instead. Now I’m twenty-four, and I’m not only a virgin, I haven’t even been kissed.

When I meet Danny, a handsome legal hotshot, he catches my eye. Right before I trip on flat ground. Ugh.

He’s got a massive … reputation. He’s the most popular guy in the club, a total playboy with a new conquest every night. There’s no way he’d be interested in me.

But one night after I imbibe too much, he winds up taking care of me. And when I ask for his help with my travesty of a social life, he agrees to teach me how to be less awkward with men … if I let him document my progress so he can win a bet with his best friend.

Even though he’s just my love tutor and I’m just his apprentice, this starts to feel like more.

Too bad it can’t be anything but a high-level seminar in how to seduce someone else.

Studious is a sweet and sexy contemporary opposites-attract m/m romance about a suave attorney who’s scared to love and the shy, nerdy bookkeeper he’s teaching how to be a player. Cue makeover montage and a smoldering first kiss. These heroes most definitely are not falling in love. (Okay, heartwarming HEA guaranteed.)

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The Paternity Puzzle, by Aimee Nicole Walker

Royce Locke and Sawyer Key are back and better than ever with new mysteries and hilarious shenanigans as they tackle their greatest challenge yet: fatherhood.

A perfect holiday weekend takes a twisted turn when Royce investigates a suspicious death involving Dr. Jean Claude Matisse, a retired pioneer in fertility medicine. What first looks like an accidental overdose quickly turns into something more sinister when explosive allegations reveal hundreds of reasons why someone would want the doctor dead.

This investigation hits close to home, exposing the vulnerabilities of relying on science and a doctor’s ethics to have a family, especially when the hopeful husbands are only a positive pregnancy test away from parenthood.

The Paternity Puzzle is book one in the Felonies and Fatherhood trilogy, the third story arc for Royce Locke and Sawyer Key. ** New readers should start with the Zero Hour and Matrimony and Mayhem trilogies before reading Felonies and Fatherhood. ** The Paternity Puzzle continues Royce and Sawyer’s happily ever after as they move into the most anticipated phase of their lives. Though some storylines span the trilogy, this book does not end in a cliffhanger. Heat, humor, heart, and homicide abound. You have been warned. 

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Man of Lies Parker, by St. John

Mason:

I live my life in perfect control. I have to. My family depends on me to protect them, and my work keeps me buried in deadlines. The only time I let myself breathe is on my bike, tearing through the night at speeds that could easily kill me.

Then Silas came crashing into my world. He’s chaos wrapped in leather, all wild grins and eyes that see straight through me. He feeds my adrenalin fix in other ways. When he touches me, he tears through every wall I’ve built, leaving me shaking, exhausted, and craving more.

But the closer I let him get, the more I see the shadows he tries to hide. I don’t know what he’s keeping from me, but I know it’s dangerous.

And I’m afraid it’s the kind of danger that could tear my family apart.

Silas:

I should stay away from Mason. He’s too sharp, too determined, and too dangerous for someone like me. The more he fights our connection, the more I want him. Watching him unravel is addictive—the way his control cracks when he’s on his bike or in my arms.

But Mason’s not just a man; he’s a wildfire. If I’m not careful, he’ll burn through the carefully crafted lies that keep my life together.

Because the truth is, I’m living a double life. One wrong move, and everything I’ve worked for—everything I care about—could go up in smoke.

Mason’s the kind of man who’ll throw himself into the flames to save someone he loves.

I just don’t know if I’m worth saving.

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Love is All Volume 8, Charity Anthology

This limited-edition anthology features fifteen swoon-worthy novellas and short stories by award-winning and bestselling authors, including A.D. Ellis, Carrie Ann Ryan, Connor Peterson, Gabbi Grey, Jodi Payne, J.R. Gray, Lee Blair, M.A. Wardell, Piper Malone, R.L. Merrill, Skylar M. Cates & Rinda Elliott, Sophia Soames, Susan Scott Shelley & Chantal Mer, Tara Conrad, and Xio Axelrod.

All proceeds from the anthology will benefit an organization dedicated to defending LGBTQIA+ rights.

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Husky Love, by Gabbi Grey
Narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo

Danny
I may be young, but I’ve done a hell of a lot of growing up in the past year. I watched my big brother deal with the challenges of loving someone, went through some medical stuff myself, and changed my career plans and my city. Gaynor Beach is smaller than where I was, but it has two attractions—my brother’s big new house, where he’s letting me live for now, and Rob Dunn. When I met Rob, just, damn. Like my brother, I wanted to help that sweet, stubborn guy and his cute kids get back on their feet. Maybe the rescue husky wasn’t the right gesture, despite Rob’s connection to him, but a dog is love on four paws, and I plan to be there to help all the way.

Rob
I left my abusive husband with my two kids and the clothes on our backs. I’m grateful every day for the support the Gaynor Beach folks have given us…okay, I’m not sure I’m precisely grateful for the rambunctious young husky Danny Reynolds gave us, but Trouble makes my kids smile, and that’s a big win in my eyes.

I’m determined to get back on my feet. I hate relying on other people to help us, but somehow it doesn’t bother me as much when it comes from Danny. It’s nice to have a real friend after all those isolated years, but do I want to keep him in the friend zone?

This slow-burn small-town gay romance novel is about fresh starts, accepting help, two sweet kids, and an adorable husky named Trouble.

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Hallowed Tree, by Sammi Cee

Hello. Nice to meet you. I’m Buck, and I haunt the manor in the small town of Willowhope.

My mentor, Harry, takes this afterlife stuff way more seriously than I do, but as his protégé, I’m learning all I can from the distinguished, grumpy older man. Maybe along the way, I can get him to chill out—take off his suit vest, loosen his tie, and live a little. Ha! I said live. Yeah, we’re both dead.

The live folks around here usually get to have all the fun adventures because Harry’s super-protective of me and won’t let me get caught up in any paranormal activities. Which…I mentioned we’re ghosts, right?

This time, he can’t stop me. The old oak tree in the yard is like, haunted or something, but the mystics or witches or whatever the heck they are can’t handle this one! It’s gonna be up to me and Harry to go where spirits shouldn’t tread. Ohhhh, spooky. How freaking cool is that?

Anyway, back to Harry. I thought my chance at love was buried with me, but if we survive the mystery of the tree and I get my way, my HEA will last an eternity.

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To Be Honest, by Julieta Moss

After living illegally in the UK for years, Bogdan finally joins James in a civil partnership. But when a family inheritance beckons Bogdan back to Croatia, their lives are thrown into turmoil. Particularly following a devastating medical diagnosis, meaning that they must temporarily separate during James’ treatment.

Still grieving the loss of their dad and granddad Steve, James’ newly remarried sister Emma and her daughters Holly and Sophie, step up to look after him during Bogdan’s absence.

Until James is summoned as a witness in the longstanding fatal car crash trial involving his best friend Martin, his nieces’ father. And as the truth that James was safeguarding until they were older threatens to come to light, can he navigate his life to safety, even when his most cherished bond is put into jeopardy?

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Coming In Hot, by Raquel Riley

When a friendship sours and tempers flare, everything heats up.

Pharo-

Responsibility for human lives is the heaviest burden to bear, and it’s not something I ever want to shoulder again.

Jax used to respect me when he was under my command. Now, I can’t even pay him to breathe the same air as me. His hatred runs deep, but it’s misplaced—and frankly, I’m tired of being the target of his scorn.

Enough is enough. It’s time to show him how wrong he is—by reason or force. I shouldn’t be looking forward to this so much.

Jax-

If you can’t lead… don’t. But Pharo did. He took command of a team he never should have been responsible for, and I lost my best friend because of his bad judgment. I’ve spent years making sure he never forgets the pain he caused, and he’s spent years avoiding responsibility.

But Pharo isn’t running anymore. And I’m learning the only thing sweeter than revenge is the taste of his mouth.

Coming In Hot is the second book in the Bitches With Stitches series. A connected work of the Scars and Stripes Trilogy. Enemies to lovers, found family, action, hurt comfort, and badass men who knit.

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Gargoyle Sentinel, by M.M. Wilde

A kidnapped Nephilim and the Slayer destined to rescue him. But when betrayal from a shocking source threatens their unborn child, can any of them be saved?

Malachi has been assigned as a Sentinel to the Rocky Mountain lair when Archangel Michael summons him to Aspen. The shadow gargoyles have kidnapped a high-level Nephilim, and he’s being held for ransom. In a disturbing twist, the relic the rogues demand is one of the most powerful and can’t be surrendered at any cost, not even for an elite Nephilim.

Working as a ski instructor in Aspen isn’t Danny’s dream job, but he’s willing to do anything to get away from his family. His ridiculously wealthy parents consider him an embarrassing disappointment, and relocating to a party town seems like a reasonable plan. However, getting drugged by a creepy weirdo at his favorite gay bar wasn’t on his playlist.

The stakes have never been higher, and the Slayers must fight harder than ever. They are so close to destroying the rogues, but will it be in time to save Malachi’s new family?

Note: Gargoyle Sentinel is the third book in the action-packed, supernatural world of the Shadow Slayers. You can expect a team of brutal gargoyle warriors battling against vicious rogue demons, clueless fated mates, missing holy relics, snarky archangels, spicy encounters, and Mpreg. While each book focuses on a different couple, they are best enjoyed in order.

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Cloudy With a Chance of Bad Decisions, by Fae Quin

If “bad decision” had a photo next to it in the dictionary, it would be of Alex James.

What’s better than attending your ex’s wedding? A camping trip in the woods, complete with bugs, critters, and sharing a tent with the hottest—and most infuriating—man alive. It’s basically a full itinerary of terrible decisions…

George:
When I came home for the first time in years, I was expecting a peaceful week celebrating my ex’s upcoming nuptials, some quality time with my overly enthusiastic mom, and a much-needed break from the dumpster fire that my life has become. Instead, I’ve been tricked into sharing a tent with Alex—the human equivalent of a smug smirk—who somehow manages to be both infuriating and alarmingly attractive. He pushes every button I have, knows exactly how to get under my skin, and worst of all… I think I want him to. Which is great, because nothing says “relaxing vacation” like emotional whiplash and unresolved sexual tension in a nylon sweatbox.

Alex:
I keep things casual. It’s easier that way. Safer than letting someone in and finding out—once again—that I’m not enough, or worse, that I’m too much. But George? He’s messing with my game plan. He’s uptight, prickly, and has made it painfully clear that he doesn’t like me. But there’s something in the way his eyes spark when we argue, something in his laugh and those quiet moments when we’re not at each other’s throats, that draws me in. The more time we spend together, the harder it is to ignore the pull between us. It terrifies me—because I want him, badly—but I can’t let him see the mess I’ve been hiding behind these walls. Not now. Not ever.

Cloudy With a Chance of Bad Decisions is a standalone MM romance with high heat, a HEA, and no cliffhangers. Includes a blossoming idiots-to-lovers romance between an insecure flirt and the adorably grumpy man his sister has decided to set him up with. Together these two are argumentative, snarky, and hot like fire. If you like funny stories with lots of banter, off the charts chemistry, hurt/comfort, graphic steam, and the slowest, sweetest of all burns then read on!