Gay Romance Report November 7, 2023

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Scandal, by Billie Bloom

Xander is a storm of contradictions, a shadow lurking in the corners of a world he doesn’t quite belong to. Broken and depraved, he thrives on pushing boundaries, testing limits, and taking risks that could cost him everything. His scholarship dangles by a thread, his moral compass spinning in chaotic directions. This semester is his last shot at redemption, a final chance to escape the downward spiral that threatens to consume him.

Enter Cameron, the embodiment of innocence in a place stained with privilege and secrets. Fresh out of the closet and wide-eyed with hope, he wears his heart on his sleeve and believes he can mend even the most shattered souls. As the son of the college president, he’s embraced by the ivory towers that Xander teeters on the edge of, and he’s determined to prove that love can bridge any gap.

Forced together thanks to the random dorm lottery, Xander and Cameron find themselves sharing a space that becomes both refuge and battleground.

In a world where their love is forbidden, where redemption seems elusive, can Cameron’s trust and hope heal the fractures in Xander’s soul?

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A Meeting of Minds, by Jezabel Nightingale

Love is in the air whenever Henry Hartman is around. Sure, he may have the occasional fling, but from a young age, he’s been looking for The One. When Henry falls, he falls hard and fast, but then guys break it off because he’s suffocating them. Perhaps it was a blessing that the sexy gentleman ran away after that kiss at his parents’ Valentine’s ball.

Kandiah “Ken” Dissanayake moved across the continent to escape the unrealistic expectations of his fundamentalist parents. He’s disappointed them already by studying medicine and not becoming an accountant like his father, let alone hinting that he’s gay. For Ken, love is as foreign as his name, despite being third generation Australian. Memories of that kiss haunt him day and night, as well as the shame of running from it.

It’s been months, and Ken’s never even bumped into the guy again, and Cassowary Point isn’t that big. The shock on his face seeing Henry standing in his doorway announcing he’s his new housemate is only surpassed by the mix-up that sees them making do with only one bed.

What follows is a housemates with benefits arrangement. Henry won’t fall for Ken, and Ken can explore his sexuality, not needing to be accepted by anyone other than himself.

One bed, two guys looking for love. What could go wrong?

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Phoenix Spy, by TJ Nichols

Many deaths ago, phoenix shifter Dalmon Vecker created the Coven to protect paranormals during the witch hunts. Once again, he is running it instead of being king, or heir, or any of the other roles he’s played to safeguard the secrets he and his brothers keep. Now the Coven, and the paranormal community, are under threat as some witches want to reveal the truth to humans to enable them to seize control.

For Lucian Marwood, getting arrested by the Coven means that he’s safe. For the first time in five years, he can breathe without worrying that the man who’d promised him the world only to take it from him bit by bit will never know the depths of his hate. He doesn’t need the Coven to explain the extent of the damage he did. He knows, and he will tell them everything to make amends.

It’s a pity the head spy thinks he’s a liar.

Dalmon may not remember the details of his previous lives, but seeing Lucian stirs something in his soul as if they have crossed paths before. But who he was and what happened isn’t something he has the luxury of investigating if he is going to stop the Shadow Board.

Phoenix Spy is book 1 of the Brothers of Fire series about the royal phoenix shifters of Mont de Leucoy. If you love mm fated mates, past lives, princes, and spies, join the phoenixes.

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Idol Moves, by KT Salvo

Winning the fame game means knowing the rules. And when to break them.

The world witnessed K-pop sensation Woo Tae Hyun profess his love for Hollywood heartthrob Jason Park. And their enchanting gay fairy tale romance has captivated the globe ever since. But not everyone is rooting for this power couple. Jealousy, rivalry, and prejudice rear their ugly heads, spelling trouble as Jason and Tae Hyun navigate the treacherous waters of the fame game.

Amidst the glitz and glamor of stardom, Jason and Tae Hyun’s love will face its most challenging test. Will true love be enough to weather the coming storm? Or will a nefarious entertainment empire succeed in extinguishing their blazing love affair?

It’s a high-stakes showdown as Jason and Tae Hyun are embroiled in a winner-takes-all struggle with everything on the line. Can love conquer all before the final curtain comes down? Join them on their heart-pounding journey as they battle to keep their love alive, defying the odds stacked against them.

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Raven: Part One, by Piper Scott & Virginia Kelly

Bertram Drake, the most mysterious Drake brother, leads a life shrouded in secrecy. Taken from his brothers at a young age and shaped into a weapon to be used by the dragon council, he has one sole purpose: obey the orders given to him, no matter what they might be.

Once a perfect jewel of the Pedigree, Sorin’s sparkle has been dulled. Taken from his cloister and sold regularly to the highest bidder, he has learned two vital truths.

The first: that dragons are monsters who will stop at nothing to get what they want.

And the second, most terrible truth of all: that egg madness is a lie—omegas are not saved from a lifetime of pain even when they are separated from their eggs.

When Sorin’s newest buyer mysteriously dies, Sorin sees it as his chance to escape from the hellish life he’s been forced to lead. The only obstacle? A handsome agent of the council who has been tasked with ending his life.

… and who has custody of his eggs.

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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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Exiled Heir, by Kai Butler

Without him, I’m a dead man, but if he knew who I was, he would kill me himself.

Miles Castillo has spent his entire life running from the crime his parents committed. He’s an alpha without a pack, and a son whose very name is poisoned. When two werewolf hunters catch him, he has to choose between a man who wants his head mounted on a wall and Cade Bartlett, the mage prince who doesn’t realize who Miles is.

The icy prince has a job for Miles, one that will keep Miles’s head on his shoulders: become Prince Cade’s consort and find out who is trying to kill him.

As Miles delves deeper into Cade’s court, he begins seeing the truth beneath Cade’s chilly exterior. The more the prince trusts him, the closer he gets to seeing under Miles’s mask as well.

What will happen when Cade realizes the secret Miles holds puts both of their lives at risk?

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Compass To My Heart, by Bennu Bright

The Siren & the Undead Phoenix

Lune doesn’t know much about his mystical birthright as a Compass-born, yet its promise of a life-mate cushions the long days and lonely nights. So he patiently waits, eager for when the compass will point him in the direction he must go.

Touch-starved Narsus is a Verdigris—a highly toxic phoenix with poisonous feathers. To be Compass-born, as well as undead, are additional torturous and heartbreaking burdens. So he hides away in heavy cloaks and a beaked mask to protect those around him.

When the compass calls, Narsus further ostracizes himself by sending a proxy to the marriage ceremony, for he no longer believes in love. Or destiny.

Hurt and embarrassed, Lune is determined to crack Narsus’s emotional armor. To show his Intended there’s always hope. But with the compasses counting down, can Lune convince Narsus to take a chance on love?

Compass To My Heart is a MM fantasy romance about marriage by proxy, one bed, a poisoned kiss, and fated mate shifters finding each other through compasses created by ancient magic.

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First Man On Ice, by Cecelia Storm

The world has given me everything… but now I have to fight on the ice for the love of my life.

Tobias
I’m the most beloved guy on campus.
Except for one snarky sports podcast host named Owen who’s had it in for me since day one.
Why do I want him to like me so much?
And why do I get so lost in his ice-blue eyes?
He’s a guy.
It doesn’t make sense.

Owen
Everyone loves Tobias Harvey.
I don’t even think he’s that great of a hockey player.
I uncover some secrets about his prestigious family that could knock him down a peg and launch my sports journalism career at the same time.
But what’s this warmth in my chest every time I see him?
Please tell me I’m not falling for a straight jock…

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Doctor’s Secret Mate, by Hope Bennett

Two noble dragons. Their secret love.

Glenwise can’t afford to lose control. Kissing Rhod was a mistake. Until his dragon tasted him, they could have ignored the bond they shared. Now, though, his dragon knows they’re fated mates and his dragon is impatient to claim what’s his. Easier said than done when the clan is falling apart around them, their elder is unpredictable and there’s nowhere else they can safely go.

Rhod only knows life in his clan. He does his duty, obeys Lord Somerville and pines for Glenwise, the clan’s doctor. When everything changes, Rhod flounders. He can’t save the disowned dragons of his clan, he can’t fight the vicious Conley and he can’t have his mate. Sooner or later, something will have to give.

A secret love m/m romance between a stern doctor and the surprisingly sweet PA who just wants to help everyone.

This book contains explicit language and scenes.

The ninth book in the Dragon’s Mate series, Doctor’s Secret Mate spans the entire series so far. It’s best to read this one in order to understand the events surrounding the other couples.

This book is perfect for fans of dragon shifters, fated mates and found families. Featuring a no-nonsense dragon doctor, a timid PA trying desperately to conceal his emotions, possessive instincts, family feuds, combat training and an HEA.

Discover what’s behind the mask of the most perfect Somervilles.

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Loose Strings, by Christie Gordon

A playboy rocker running from commitment fears he might lose the sweet cinnamon roll he’s been dating. When an ex comes around pointing out flaws, can the rocker change his tune?

Noah Harris

I love a rockstar. It’s not easy, but most of the time he makes it worth it.

Afterall, I was the one who agreed to a semi-open relationship when he’s on the road without me.

As the band gets more and more popular, it’s impossible to ignore the images of him with groupies on social media.

When my ex meets up with me to apologize and points out Wells’ indiscretions, how can I continue to deny the commitment I need?

Wells Tollefson

Commitment means one thing, or maybe two—loss of freedom and complication.

I don’t want either.

I saw what it did to my mother when my jerk of a father tried to dominate her life.

Noah wants me to meet his parents. But with our current situation, what will they think of me?

Now his ex wants to see him, and I have to let him go. My friends tell me I might lose him, and it hurts.

So, I try to open up to him. At the same time, I’m caught in a family crisis and I need Noah by my side.

Is it time to face the music and let my heart lead the way?

Loose Strings is part of the multi-author The Road to Rocktoberfest 2023 series and is a sequel to the novel, Not Alone. Each book can be read as a standalone, but why not read them all and see who hits the stage next? Hot rockstars and the men who love them, what more could you ask for? Kick back, load up your kindle and enjoy the men of Rocktoberfest!

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Like I Wanted, by Charlie Novak 

Narrated by Dan Calley

Roommates. Best friends. Boyfriends?

Theo and Laurie have been best friends for six years but despite doing everything together, they’ve never been anything more than best friends and roommates.

Then someone calls them boyfriends and upends their neat little world.

As the pair struggle to put a lid on their feelings, a random email from Theo’s brother throws him even further off balance and all Laurie can do is offer a niche form of stress relief. But Laurie’s support doesn’t stop at rope garters. Once the two of them fall into bed, it’s clear things will never be the same between them.

Now, Theo and Laurie must finally address the feelings they’ve tried to hide from and figure out if they really are just friends, or if there’s always been something more between them. Can they give each other everything they ever wanted?

Like I Wanted is a steamy best friends to lovers contemporary MM romance featuring a femme boy who loves zombie horror and weird taxidermy, a goth with a secret love of shibari, interfering adult entertainers, a vicar who takes no shit, and a quest for guinea pigs.

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His Rockstar Dom, by Morticia Knight

A singing sensation who steals hearts. The wannabe guitarist who worships him. Can true love survive once the tour is over?

Superstar rock band, Glitter Kink, is kicking off a huge worldwide tour, and Braylin Sinclair can’t believe he’s scored a gig as their guitar tech. He’d rather be their guitarist, but he’ll take what he can get. Plus, how can he resist the opportunity to get up close and personal with Zen Diamond, the flashy singer he’s idolized since he was a kid?

Zen’s reputation as one of the kinkiest rockers on the scene can sometimes overshadow his musical prowess. As the founding member of Glitter Kink, he runs the show. His songs, his rules. However, lately there’s been more ills than thrills.

One night, as they’re about to take the stage, everything falls apart. Unless a miracle occurs, the tour will be over, and the band’s future will be in jeopardy. Zen wonders if the band would be better off with the sweet young Braylin as their guitarist instead of the volatile co-founder, Sal.

Will Zen take a chance on a shy and inexperienced kid? Or will he only allow Braylin to be a star in his bedroom?

Note: His Rockstar Dom was originally published under the title VIP Access in 2020. It has been re-edited and expanded by 4,000 words, but the story remains the same. With this sweet and spicy romance, you can expect an eighteen-year age gap, first time, size difference, and a take-charge rock star who knows how to treat his boy. Don’t miss out on Zen and Braylin’s romance that also features a satisfying HEA!

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Pucking Deadly, by Zack Wish

Jack Steel has seen it all playing for the Mafia owned Ice Bears, but this thirty-eight-year-old All-Star veteran might be about to face his deadliest season yet.

New signing Chase Light is twenty-one, cocky, and has never played by the rules – and Jack is instructed by the franchise’s mafia bosses to make Chase fall into line by any means necessary.

But Jack is battling an injury that could ruin his final season as a player. The last thing Jack needs is to be chasing around after a sassy, partygoing boy – no matter how talented Chase may be – but when the big bosses give the orders, you follow them… or else.

Chase is loving life in the big time. He’s the most promising player in the league, and he knows it too. Chase won’t listen to the coaches, his teammates, or even the Mafia family who run the Ice Bears.

But what Chase doesn’t realise is that unless he falls in line and gets his act together, the consequences will be far worse than merely being traded off the team.

Chase is skating on thin ice, and unless he submits to Jack and his demands, things could get very pucking dangerous indeed…

Pucking Deadly is a standalone MM Age Gap, high heat hockey & mafia romance featuring found family, spanking, gruff hockey Daddies and sassy Littles, and it comes with a pucktastic and ice-melting HEA.

The Deadly Puck Daddies are here – and hockey will never be the same again.

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Wolves Always Bite, by Lori Ames

What’s a simple human to do when he discovers supernatural beings are real?
Ask a lot of questions, take a lot of notes, and try to seduce a werewolf, of course.

Jeremy has always wanted to befriend mythical creatures, play with forbidden magic, and meet his fated mate. Okay, okay. He knows the difference between fiction and real life; he is an author after all… Or he would be if he ever got to “The End” on one of his stories. So he realizes his desire to live inside a fantasy romance novel is a touch unrealistic, but where is the joy in living a life that is boring and predictable and overwhelmingly blah?

At least that’s what he thinks until a hot AF werewolf saves him from his freaky boss and turns his whole life upside down. And his boss? She isn’t the weird old lady he thought she was, but how could he have guessed she is a grumpy goblin with a reputation for selling black-market magical artifacts? Now Jeremy is determined to know everything about the supernatural world, and Adrian, his swoon-worthy werewolf hero, is willing to answer all his questions, even when they make the big guy blush.

But when his former goblin boss kidnaps his cat to convince Jeremy to return the items she thinks he stole, things get serious fast. Now in between plotting his next MM romance and seducing the beautiful werewolf (and not just for research purposes), he needs to stage a cat rescue. Life is definitely not boring now.

Tags: MM Paranormal Romance with Fated Mates! Jeremy has sooo many questions, Adrian tries to answer them even when they make him blush, no cats were hurt in the writing of this book, an obscene number of ‘80s music references, his best friend is a lying liar who lies, his book bag is his weapon of choice, don’t touch the demon’s dimples, supernaturals have magical everything, small towns aren’t so bad, especially when they are full of supes.