Gay Romance Report September 9, 2025

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Always Hope, by RJ Scott

He couldn’t save his team. Now Tyler has nothing—and no one.

Corporal Tyler Mason is haunted by the friends he lost in war, the sole survivor because of a mission that cost his team their lives. Rejected by his twin sister, who can’t bear to face him, and having pushed his parents away beneath crushing guilt, Tyler arrives at Guardian Hall, desperate to disappear into silence. He wants to vanish—erase every trace of who he was—but somehow, the people of the Hall look past the scars and silence, seeing strength in his survival and hope where he sees only failure.

As co-founder of Guardian Hall, Dr. Marcus Stirling has spent years helping others rebuild—but despite everything he has seen, he carries the weight of his own mistakes and the hard-fought sobriety he has achieved. He’s seen so much, but nothing prepared him for the broken man standing on the roof that night, burned, scarred, and barely holding on.

What begins as a fragile connection between doctor and patient slowly deepens, each moment drawing them closer until desire becomes impossible to deny. But love has never been safe. And when guilt, grief, and the shadows of the past close in, both men must risk everything for the one thing they never believed they’d find. Because even when there’s nothing left… hope can still survive.

Always Hope is a slow-burn, hurt/comfort, MM romance with a broken soldier, a recovering addict, ghosts that won’t let go, and a forbidden connection that might save them both.

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Basilisk, by Rinda Elliott

As a basilisk, Bain Ophion has lived over two hundred years. For the last ten, he’s worked for his best friend, a sorcerer who runs Protective Solutions. Bain loves his work as a bodyguard and especially loves proving his skills when clients take one look at him and doubt. Yeah, he may dress flashy and have androgynous looks, but he also comes with preternatural strength. Humans don’t know that, though. Because, like all his fellow bodyguards, he uses a glamour to hide what doesn’t blend. Most humans aren’t ready to know about the supernatural world around them, but he’s about to learn that there are a few who are special.

Clive Manning has no idea which of his new clients is threatening his life, but when they send someone to break into his home, he knows he can’t handle this alone. He lives a perfectly ordered life and works from home for a reason. Lifelong fear. He calls Protective Solutions and hires a bodyguard, and when that man shows up, Clive is shocked. He expected something like a man in black and instead, he got a rockstar.

But Clive is highly attracted to this colorful bodyguard and soon Bain proves he’s very good at his job…among other things.

Basilisk is a long novella with a sexy shapeshifter who’s stunned by his fierce attraction to an uptight accountant and the accountant who learns his lifetime of fear had good reason.

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Troubled Skies, by Marie Sinclair

When Red, White, and Royal Blue meets Below Deck…

To say Ricky is having a bad year is an understatement. All his friends have found their happily ever afters, but he’s discovered his boyfriend is the latest in a long line of men who cheat. When his best friends get married, Ricky swaps his shift with another flight attendant and heads to Sydney to get away, only for that plane to crash on takeoff. And while he’s recovering from his injuries, his landlord evicts him.

In need of a fresh start, Ricky buys a first class ticket to Ibiza with his life savings, and vows things will be different. Starting with his name. Ricky made the reservation, but it’s Adrian who’s going to lie in the sun, meet gorgeous men, and make better choices. It’s Adrian who’s going to have a fabulous time without losing his heart to the next pretty face. If he can fly without a panic attack. Sleeping pills help, but when he wakes in London being carried from the plane by a gorgeous man who then brings him to his private suite in the first class lounge, Adrian wonders if he’s woken up in a fairy tale. And when Ren asks Adrian to accompany him to the Maldives on his luxury yacht, Adrian is sure there’s a catch.

His Royal Highness Prince Henri Renard Sebastian de Montclair is no one’s fairy tale. A playboy prince who’s on all the sexiest men lists, he revels in fabulous parties, premium liquor, the latest fashions, and a carefully cultivated bad-boy image that often leaves his father repairing the damage. When the paparazzi catch Ren in a swoony kiss with his best friend Maurice instead of his fiancée, it’s one debauchery too far. With threats of rehab hanging over his head, Ren accepts his father’s punishment: bring the royal yacht from Ibiza to the Maldives. Without friends. Without alcohol. Without trouble.

Trouble finds him on board the plane leaving LA in the form of a stunning green-eyed redheaded man seated across from him. A thwarted attempt at the mile-high club leaves Ren wanting more, but when they land, he discovers there’s a lot more going on with Adrian than he initially thought. And for some reason, Ren isn’t willing to walk away without getting to know Adrian better.

Note: Troubled Skies contains a rakishly handsome prince, a hero flight attendant with a troubled past, the luxury cruise of your dreams with fabulous food and destinations, forced proximity, one bed, and a swoony, romantic HEA. It is the third book in the Blue Skies series and is a complete standalone.

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Gay for Pray, by F.A. Ray

My divine destiny to join the priesthood isn’t supposed to include a college fling with an openly gay classmate.

Theodore
My father decided my fate before I was born. The son of a deacon, divine destiny pointed me toward the priesthood. That’s the whole reason I enrolled at A.S.S. University.

But my father didn’t know about the desires I’ve been fighting for my whole life when he made his holy plan for me. And he doesn’t know that my openly gay classmate is everything I’ve ever wanted.

Jude embodies all the things I hold sacred: He’s smart, handsome and shockingly kind. I retreat to the university’s liturgical choir, the one place Jude is sure to avoid…until he joins as well, placing my destiny and my secret on a collision course.

Jude
I’ve never met anyone less cool than Theodore Walsh. No wonder the guy plans to become a priest. He sneers at my very existence, as though merely by being myself I might get some of the gay on him.

I joined the liturgical choir to meet guys. If there’s going to be queer people anywhere in this Catholic university, it’ll be in the closest thing A.S.S. Uni. has to a theater club. But Theodore’s presence was not part of the plan.

When we get assigned to a group project together, things turn even more dire. On a whim, I invite him to a frat party, never imagining he’ll say yes.

What goes down at that party is a disaster of Biblical proportions.

Gay for Pray is an enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract, first time MM college romance set at a fictional Catholic university.

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The Meet-Cute Collection, by Lee Blair

Escape into a collection of four low-angst, queer romance novellas—each featuring a memorable meet-cute full of fun and feels.

Each story is a complete and standalone romance. This bundle comes in at 70,000 words, which equals a full novel. The first three stories are set in Lee Blair’s Dahlia Springs universe.

The novellas included in this bundle:

It Must Be Fate: The last thing Garrison expects is a knock on his door by someone wearing a broken heart costume who begins belting a break-up song—on Valentine’s Day of all days—in front of his coworkers. He’s not even dating anyone, so who supposedly got dumped? He can’t get the cutie with the beautiful pipes out of his mind, and like Garrison conjured him, he keeps showing up in the most awkward places making Garrison’s heart beat faster.

Pipe Dreams: Myles expects a fun night hosting a Dungeons and Dragons game night with his friends, but a plumbing emergency and unresponsive landlord have the night tanking fast. One of his friends suggests searching for a plumber on a dating app, and among a sea of unsolicited dick pics, Myles finds a man with a charming smile and the tools to save the day and steal his heart.

Under My Skein: When Heath learns of an organization that pairs skilled crafters with people needing help completing their deceased loved ones’ unfinished projects, he signs up hoping to get his late uncle’s crocheted afghan finished. He gets matched with a local guy who knows how to hook some yarn and a willingness to finish the project. And in the process, he gives Heath a glimpse at a wonderful future he never dared to envision.

The Roommate Mix-Up: When the bubbly server at brunch flirts with Pablo, he flirts right back—and why not? It’s Pride! He leaves his number on the receipt, and witty texts lead to a case of mistaken identity. It all works out, but not at all in the way Pablo expected.

These novellas previously appeared in charity anthologies.

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The Prince of Hidden Shadows, by Hope Irving

He walks in light. I come from shadows older than time. So what twisted fate led him to me?

My life in the Underworld has always followed my father Hades’ will. Now he’s sent me to Earth on a secret mission tied to the balance between realms. I didn’t expect a mortal to crash into me at the Renversé Hotel—a haven for runaway royals like me. But fate twists, and he ends up where no living soul should: my world. I have to bring us both back to where it started.

Théo’s a French con artist, hiding more than he lets on. Distance between us never lasts. The more time we spend together, the harder it is to ignore the bond that shouldn’t exist but refuses to fade.

Gods don’t fall for mortals. But when he mentions the painting, I realize he’s bound to my mission in ways neither of us saw coming. The past is stirring—and this might not be chance, but fate rewriting the myth around us.

“The Prince of Hidden Shadows” is a low angst, spicy male/male urban fantasy romance. This epic tale involves a dark prince with a questionable sense of fashion, coffee and movie dates, a magical elevator, an unlikely deal about a long-lost painting—and a hell of a good match. It’s book 5 of the “Runaway Prince Hotel” collab series, where magical royals find love over a cup of coffee, HEA guaranteed.
Each book can be read as a standalone in the multi-author series, but characters cross over.

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The Maestro’s Mates, by J.B. Warrick

One grumpy gargoyle. One hopeful vampire. One chaotic witch. Three fated mates face a looming threat.

Pavel has been called cranky, aloof, and an exacting musical genius, but what should people expect? He’s three thousand years old. He’ll soon be entering the final stage of a gargoyle’s life span, transforming into a statue and going dormant forever.

So why would the universe throw his mates at him now, when he has so little time left? He desperately wants to protect them, to guide them, but he’s terrified he’ll be a burden as he descends into oblivion.

Justin is working hard to overcome his anxiety and stay positive as he rebuilds after a disastrous few years. When he discovers his two fated mates at his new opera job, he rejects them out of hand. Sure, giving up control to these two men would fulfill every one of his fantasies, but love already screwed up his life once.

Sebastian is a witch with a rare affinity—chaos—and that quality follows him wherever he goes. His opera career is taking off, and finding his mates is just the cherry on the sundae! Even if they may not be ready for the power of his seductive, mischievous personality.

The three soon find that ignoring their connection is impossible, especially when they have to see each other every day. And they can’t escape each other when they’re trapped together in the opera house elevator.

But whatever headway they’ve made is arrested by the return of Sebastian’s power-hungry sister. Can the three fated mates accept their bond in time to survive her attack and save their new family?

The Maestro’s Mates is a 65,000-word poly (MMM), fated mates, vampire/gargoyle/witch romance with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhanger. It contains a grumpy gargoyle, a chaotic witch, and the hopeful but self-doubting vampire that falls for them. It also has steamy scenes and the violence you might expect from a vampire story. It is a standalone novel in an interconnected series.

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Mayfair Madame, by Alex J. Adams

What happens when a madame and a curvy detective cross paths? A love so deep, it’s terrifying.

I am the Mayfair madame. I don’t need anyone in my life. I go to exclusive parties, drink the best champagne, wear designer clothes. I live life on my terms, no matter my past.

A past I’ve worked hard to forget. The devils and demons, the foster homes promising a good life, but bringing only heartache and a trauma that never truly left me.

When a night out threatens my serenity and dredges up memories of a darkened room with no escape, Detective Ellie Sharpe steps in. She chases away the blackness, quietens the voices and soothes my soul.

But damn it, I’m falling hard. She’s my sunrise and sunset, my hope and my desire.

Can we learn to love again, together? Can we build a future or is my past too much to forgive?

Mayfair Madame is a lesbian romance, the first in the Mayfair Heights world. Each book will feature a different LGBTA+ pairing including MM and MMM.

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The Unlikely Spare, by Jax Calder

What happens when a prince falls for the undercover agent pretending to be his bodyguard?

Nicholas
I’m the spare, the younger brother of the Prince of Wales. Ever since I was propelled up the order of succession, my job description has been: Exist. Don’t embarrass the Crown. Repeat.

After a security scandal, I’m assigned a new bodyguard. A hulking, brooding Irishman who glowers at me like I’ve personally offended his ancestors. He’s the first to be completely immune to my charm, which is rather inconvenient when you’ve always wielded wit like a defensive weapon.

And why I feel the need to continue trying to impress Officer O’Connell is anyone’s guess.

My upcoming royal tour of Australia and New Zealand should be a nice chance to escape the British winter and bask in some Southern Hemisphere sunshine. But it turns out that representing the monarchy in former colonial countries means confronting some uncomfortable truths about how all those Crown Jewels ended up in my family’s vaults.

And the whole visit would really be far more enjoyable if someone wasn’t trying to kill me.

Eoin
I’ve clawed my way from the slums of Ireland to the top level of Scotland Yard’s undercover agents. But a deep security breach within the force has me investigating my own colleagues while playing bodyguard to a privileged prince on a tour Down Under.

Something about Prince Nicholas gets under my skin like shrapnel I can’t dig out.

Still, I’m a professional. I can handle one posh git with a smart mouth.

But as we navigate koala cuddling sessions, didgeridoo lessons, and deadly spiders in hotel rooms, I see beneath Nicholas’s princely façade. I’m supposed to uncover which of my fellow bodyguards is a threat to Prince Nicholas, not become obsessed with the most complex, fascinating pain in my arse I’ve ever met.

The line between duty and desire blurs with each passing day and the danger to Nicholas intensifies.

How can I maintain my cover, protect Nicholas, and resist the urge to press him against the nearest wall and kiss that smirk off his face?

The Unlikely Spare is a royal romantic comedy/suspense featuring a party prince learning his place in the world and an undercover bodyguard with a chip on his shoulder. As threats escalate and attraction intensifies, both men must decide what they’re willing to risk—and what they’re willing to fight for.

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Barn Burner, by Jodi Oliver

I’ve ridden a Zamboni, but never a cowboy…

Missing out on my first Stanley Cup has left me more torn up than I expected. It was in my sights. So close, I could almost touch it.
With my brother back in England, I’m facing nothing but an empty house and my thoughts, and there’s only two ways to soothe my mind:
The ice and nature.
But when I pack up my car and head out into the Alberta wilderness, my bad luck lands me in the reluctant hands of a grumpy cowboy with a perpetual scowl.
I shouldn’t get involved with Jesse.
His life is the ranch, whereas my life is hockey.
So why do I allow myself to fall for him so hard?
And why do I keep my real identity a secret?
I live for barn burners, but this is one I might not survive.

Barn Burner is a part of Love the Game, a multi-author MM sports romance shared world.

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Preacher Man, by Luke Jameson and Ian O. Lewis

Ethan Cole came to town to save his soul—not surrender it.

After a scandal shakes his former church, Ethan finds refuge in a sleepy Southern town where nobody knows his name and temptation seems blessedly out of reach. Until he meets Jake Buchanan—tattooed, sarcastic, and hotter than a sermon in July.

Jake’s the last person a man like Ethan should want. He’s angry, agnostic, and more likely to sin than say grace. But when their worlds collide, the chemistry is explosive, the banter is filthy, and the tension? Downright biblical.

Ethan tries to resist the pull. He really does. But resisting Jake feels a lot like denying his own truth—and maybe even God’s plan. Because the deeper they fall, the clearer it becomes: some things were meant to burn.

And maybe love isn’t a test of faith.
Maybe it’s the reward.

Sacred vows meet sinful heat in this emotionally charged, steamy gay romance about redemption, desire, and learning to worship the one who sets your soul—and your body—on fire.

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Body Check, by Brigham Vaughn
Narrated by James Edward Jones

The last thing Gavin Racine needs is more heartbreak …

Following an ugly public divorce, all Gavin wants is a little stress relief in the bedroom and to put together a winning roster. Unfortunately, his busy and chaotic schedule as the Boston Harrier’s general manager and president of hockey operations means he cancels more hookups than not.

When Gavin reluctantly hires Dakota Crane as the team’s yoga and Pilates instructor, their first few meetings leave them annoyed … and intrigued.

With a struggling team to manage, a complicated relationship with his twin brother, and a secret from his past threatening to upend the success he’s fought so hard for, Gavin absolutely shouldn’t start something with his employee.

Personalities clash, sparks fly, and the chemistry is undeniable. But neither of them are looking for love.

Dakota’s been burned before and the last thing he wants is another messy relationship. Especially with his new boss.

Falling in love is nowhere on his agenda and nothing is worth putting his fresh start in Boston at risk.

But what if learning to work together is exactly what Gavin, Dakota, and the team needs?

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Never Been Bitten, by Tavia Lark

Selling blood to vampires is dangerous, but 21-year-old Alec could use some extra cash. The agency promises everything will be safe and simple: a vampire orders for delivery, and the agency sends a willing human to sate the vampire’s thirst. When Alec arrives at the vampire’s estate on his first call, he expects to be nervous. What he doesn’t expect is his immediate, overwhelming attraction to Leander Garrison.

Tall, powerful, and breathtakingly handsome Leander wants to help Alec get comfortable before they begin. But as Alec’s nervousness fades, Leander’s predatory gaze arouses an entirely different reaction. The seductive, dominant vampire wants more than Alec’s blood—and Alec is more than happy to submit!

Never Been Bitten is 8,100 words of scorching-hot gay vampire-on-human action, filled with domination, submission, and a bite to remember!

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Finding Gideon, by Denver Shaw

Grief led him to a small town. Love found him there.

Gideon Raines has been running for years—from guilt, from grief, from the night that stole his twin brother and shattered what was left of his family. With nothing but a duffel bag and nowhere else to go, he ends up in Foggy Basin, a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town where the locals are nosy, the diner coffee is strong, and the new vet is way too handsome for Gideon’s peace of mind.

Dr. Malcolm Jones traded city chaos for small-town calm a year ago, buying the local vet clinic and trying to rebuild a quieter life. He’s smart, private, and firmly straight—or so he thought. When a down-on-his-luck drifter with haunted eyes stumbles into his clinic and unexpectedly saves the day, Malcolm offers him a job… and maybe something more.

Gideon doesn’t plan to stay. Malcolm doesn’t know if he can risk his heart again. But the more time they spend together, the harder it is to ignore the slow, relentless heat building between them—aching, undeniable, and oh-so-dangerous.

Welcome to Foggy Basin Season Two. Just passing through? No problem. Here to stay? Well, better find your place. Sit back, relax and get to know the townsfolk. They love hard and play even harder. Each book is a standalone but why not stay and get to know us and read them all?

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The Sinner’s Son, by Aimee Nicole Walker

Can a sinner’s son outrun his father’s shadow, or will darkness follow him everywhere and taint everything?

No one’s life should be reduced to random items in an evidence box, only to collect dust for decades. Seeking justice for the forgotten will bring a temporary partner into Sawyer’s life who threatens his carefully curated peace. Alec Bishop, the son of a serial killer, arrives in Savannah with an audacious ego, an unwillingness to accept boundaries, and an overzealous fan club. Calling it quits isn’t part of Sawyer’s character, but he might not have a choice when the circumstances surrounding the sinner’s son take a dark twist.

Nature versus nurture? The age-old question forces Sawyer and Royce to reevaluate the relationships with their fathers, and it influences the parents they aspire to be now that the countdown to Baby Locke has begun.

The Sinner’s Son is book two in the Felonies and Fatherhood trilogy, the third installment in the Royce Locke and Sawyer Key story arc. ** New readers should start with the Zero Hour and Matrimony and Mayhem trilogies before reading Felonies and Fatherhood. ** The Sinner’s Son 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.