What’s COMING OUT (pun intended) this week? We love lgbtqia+ books and we want you to find ones you love, too! Thank you to bardicfool from Instagram for helping us out this time! Let us know anything that we missed in the comments! Independent books, especially, seem to pop up last minute so sometimes we do miss them! 🌈
Note: Please read summaries and reviews to find content that suits your interest range! We understand that some content may be objectionable to some readers, but we are only aiming to provide a list of what is available. It is up to you to make a judgment call based on content. 💜
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Feb. 7
- Light as a Feather by Cameron James
- A ballet student is accepted to a prestigious school but soon finds himself struggling under the pressure.
- Jon’s Boom Shaka Laka Problem by AJ Sherwood and Katie Griffin
- Jon’s Mysteries Case Book 4
- A psychic who consults for the police gets caught up in a race to find a bomb–which he finds much easier than figuring out how to propose to his boyfriend.
Feb. 8
- Little Daddy by A. Little
- A supernatural creature who uses dating apps to lure mates into his coven sets his eyes on a human in his apartment complex.
- Touch of Skin by Megs Pritchard
- Club Electra Book 3
- After escaping an abusive relationship, a man falls for the friend who helped him find a new life.
- Beautifully Awkward by Charity Parkerson
- Candied Crush Book 12
- A PI falls for a rock star who, unbeknownst to him, has switched places with his twin to gauge the PI’s interest.
- Satin Sheets by Charley Descoteaux
- Kink Awakenings Book 2
- After getting a job at a kink club, a man turns to a frequent patron to help with his growing interest in kink culture.
Feb. 9
- As Far As You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper
- A young man travels to London to start a new life where he isn’t forced to be in the closet, but as his money runs low, he struggles to balance his new relationships with the possibility of his parents’ disapproval.
- Billions of Beautiful Hearts by Kevin Craig
- Come What May Book 2
- A nonbinary teen reaches out to one of their Instagram followers, and the two form a relationship in the midst of the COVID pandemic.
- Curse of the Divine Ink by Kim Smejkal
- Ink in the Blood Duology Book 2
- In a world where ink is magic, a girl who lost her best friend in a war against a god discovers the battle isn’t over, and there are still people she wants to protect.
- Not Quite Out by Louise Willingham
- A bisexual college student who isn’t out of the closet falls for a recovering alcoholic whose abusive ex could ruin their friendship–never mind any chance they have of becoming something more.
- Masquerade by Anne Shade
- In 1925 Harlem, a chorus girl falls for the daughter of a family trying to ride out a scandal, but when one of them piques the interest of a gangster, they have to decide if the risk is worth the reward.
- Share the Moon by Toni Logan
- A woman inherits her aunt’s vineyard–and the ghost who haunts it.
- Venetian Valentine: My Bloody Valentine by Kristian Parker
- An American in Venice falls for a local gondolier, but their romantic evening is cut short when a dying policewoman slips them some important evidence, accidentally implicating them in her murder.
- The Rose Man: My Bloody Valentine by Cheryl Dragon
- A deputy reluctantly agrees to work with an FBI agent–who is also his ex–to track down a stalker who targets gay men.
- Second Chances: A Sapphic Romance Anthology by Chace Verity, Dee Holloway, Leigh Landry, and Candace Harper
- A collection of contemporary sapphic romance short stories.
- Body Language by Renee Roman
- A woman searching for validation from her sex life decides to try going back to school, where she makes an agreement with a professor that turns into something more than either of them expected.
- A Far Better Thing by JD Wilburn
- A detective and the motorcycle gang leader she’s at odds with have to work together to deal with a dangerous secret that threatens them both.
- Detour to Love by Amanda Radley
- A high-powered exec and a curious artist are unlikely seatmates during a long flight from London to Tokyo that reveals more about them both than they intended.
- Outfoxing the Wolf by Chris Storm
- Mobsters & Monsters Preludes Book 6
- Two cage fighters–one a wolf shifter, the other a fox shifter–are prepared to fight on behalf of the mafia figures who own them until they realize they are each other’s fated mates.
- Spirit of the Law by Carsen Taite
- A former juror and the prosecutor whose winning streak she ended are reunited to work on a case that might just bring them closer.
- Wonderstruck by Allie Therin
- Magic in Manhattan Book 3
- In 1920s New York, two men try in their own ways to destroy a dangerous magical relic, but their efforts may not do anything other than keep them apart.
- Death’s Prelude by David S. Pederson
- Detective Heath Barrington Mystery Book 5
- In this series prequel, a young would-be detective in the mid-1930s falls for a handsome lord who claims to be under a curse.
- Hot Mafia Blues: A Gay Mafia New Adult Romance by Parker Avrile
- Last Chances Academy Book 2
- Two college students get involved only to realize that the secrets they’ve been keeping from each other could change their lives.
- Royal Family by Jenny Frame
- A Royal Romance Series Book 4
- A policewoman and a nanny, both working for the royal family, butt heads despite their similarly tragic pasts.
- A Firm Hand: An Age Gap/Daddy MM Romance by Holly Holston
- SEAL Daddy Book 2
- A SEAL trainee and his instructor realize their professional dynamic might work recreationally, too.
- Ice Queen by Gun Brooke
- A high school counselor agrees to help a CEO reconnect with her daughter, bringing the two women closer as well.
- Domestic Do-Over by Kate McMurray
- The Restoration Channel Series Book 1
- A real estate guru on the rocks with his anti-LGBTQ bosses is paired with a contractor for a new TV series, but when the two start inching closer to a relationship, they have to decide if it’s worth taking a chance on.
- Cutter’s Mission by Rosie Jarvis
- Valhalla Warriors Book 1
- After his car breaks down, a man on the run ends up in a biker bar looking for help–which he gets in the form of an immortal motorcycle club…and one member in particular.
- Fighting For It by Allyson Lindt
- Three Player Co-op Book 5
- A woman who created a dangerous piece of malware is trying to move past her mistake, but when a news outlet runs a new article on her, she prepares herself to walk away from everyone–including the two men she loves.
- Gravity by Mia Monroe
- Written in the Stars Book 2
- A man finds out a failed hookup is his new coworker, and as the two grow closer despite the odds, he struggles to figure out how to move their friends-with-benefits relationship toward something more long-term.
- The Devil Incarnate by Ali Vali
- Cain Casey Series Book 7
- A woman on the run from both the FBI and the mob fights to keep her family safe.
- Constructions of Masculinity in the Middle East and North Africa: Literature, Film, and National Discourse by Mohja Kahf and Nadine Sinno
- A multi-disciplinary look at how masculinity is presented in the media of the Middle East and North Africa.
- Best Bondage Erotica of the Year, Volume 2 by Rachel Kramer Bussel
- A collection of erotic stories focusing on bondage.
- We Play Ourselves by Jen Silverman
- A writer moves to the west coast to escape a scandal and ends up embroiled in a filmmaker’s new project about a group of teenage girls running a fight club.
- Club 42: A Choose-Your-Own Erotic Fantasy by Joanna Angel
- An adult Choose Your Own Adventure story about a woman who becomes an exotic dancer.
- Love and Other Poems by Alex Dimitrov
- A collection of poems about how love exists in both the largest and smallest things.
- Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard
- A princess who was given up as a hostage years ago returns home only to find herself made ambassador to the country she fled, putting her back into the path of both her first love and a dangerous magic.
- A Song with Teeth by T. Frohock
- Los Nefilim Book 3
- While World War II rages in the mortal realm, angels and daimons fight to control their own hidden kingdoms.
- SnowMaker: An LGBT Fantasy Western by Aaron S Bentzel
- The Prime Wranglers Book 1
- In a magical Wild West where Wranglers hunt supernatural beings called Primes, a man’s idyllic life on a ranch is shattered when his boyfriend’s past comes back to haunt them.
- His Duke’s Gift: A MM Medieval Romance by Lynn Lorenz
- In the Company of Men Book 5
- As a duke searches for the perfect holiday gift, he worries that his lover is keeping secrets.
- The Prodigal Prince’s Fake Fiance by Thursday Euclid and Clancy Nacht
- A prince and a commoner have a no-strings-attached fling that turns complicated when they realize that they’re attending the same grad school and might have a chance at a real relationship–if they can be honest with each other.
- The Perfect Match: A Valentine’s Day Novella by Milena McKay
- A novice cupid meets her idol, a successful cupid with a flawless record–and a lackluster love life of her own.
- The Wolf Who Saved Valentine’s: A Sweet MM Holiday Shifter Romance by Chloe Zane
- The Wolf Who Saved Series Book 2
- A man who claims not to care about Valentine’s Day suddenly begins to worry that he’s alienated his aunt’s attractive neighbor.
- The Mercenary’s Tale: A M/M Medieval Romance by Lynn Gompertz
- In the Company of Men Book 1
- A mercenary falls for one of his trainees.
- Jackson’s Pride: A M/M Medieval Romance by Lynn Lorenz
- In the Company of Men Book 2
- A bastard on the verge of regaining his father’s name rescues and falls for a man whose love could be more than just a brief distraction from his mission.
- Baymore’s Heir: A M/M Medieval Romance by Lynn Lorenz
- In the Company of Men Book 3
- A duke throws lover’s life into disarray by deciding that he needs an heir–and his lover to find him a wife.
- Silent Lodge: A M/M Medieval Romance by Lynn Lorenz
- In the Company of Men Book 4
- Sent to a lodge to spy on the enemy, a man finds more than he bargained for with two of the men he meets there.
- Drawing Lines by Jeris Jean
- Hollywood Hopefuls Book 2
- A Hollywood agent afraid to focus on anything other than his career falls for an unambitious personal trainer who’s determined to convince him that their relationship deserves a chance.
- Secretly Mine by Colette Davison
- Offbeat Shifters Book 1
- A shifter bodyguard falls for his pop star client, but their problems become bigger than someone discovering their relationship when the pop star gains a dangerous stalker.
- Nursey: A Second Chance MPreg by J. D. Light
- WTF Book 2
- A man hurts himself trying to help the alpha who broke his heart, and over the course of recovery, he wonders if there’s time to recover the relationship, too.
- Breakaway by Kindle Alexander
- A venture capitalist and the struggling owner of a bike business butt heads over a bike race–and their attraction to each other.
- A Little Morbid by Olivier Bosman
- A John Billings Mystery Book 2
- A Victorian detective travels to Egypt to track down a secret text.
Feb. 10
- Aphrodite’s Sister by Kelly Balch
- Aphrodite’s Sister Book 3
- A Greek goddess falls in love with a mortal woman amidst a dangerous war between the gods.
- Snowed In in Key West by CH Turner and Paige Hill
- In Key West Book 1
- Thanks to a cancelled flight, two men are stuck in Denver–and with each other.
- Whisper by L. Setterby
- Grenton PD Book 2
- After a tough breakup, a new cop finds surprising support from his boss, but as their relationship gets more romantic, they struggle to keep it under wraps in a homophobic community where secrets rarely stay secret.
- The Man Who Loved Cole Flores: M/M Western Romance by K.A. Merikan
- Dig Two Graves Book 1
- The only survivor of an attack by a gang of outlaws, a man finally gets his chance at revenge–but his resolve is tested when he falls for the gang leader’s son.
- Goal Lines & First Times by Eden Finley and Saxon James
- CU Hockey Book 3
- Two men meet on a dating app but struggle with whether they should meet in person.
Feb. 11
- Rick by Stella Shaw
- Love at the Haven Book 2
- A man inherits his aunt’s hotel and realizes it’s being used by a group of escorts as a home base.
- Recruit Uncut by Emerson Belle
- Virility and Valor Book 3
- Book 3 of the Virility and Valor series.
- Rescue Him by Steve Milton
- Honey Bay Book 4
- A man trying to escape the judgment of his billionaire father ends up running his boat aground in a small town where he meets and falls for a teacher.
- Den of Thieves by Vicki Tharp
- Valley Boys Book 3
- In order to find his missing estranged sister, a man turns to the ex he still has feelings for.
- Hexes and Horns: MM Contemporary Paranormal by Rowan McAllister
- Magic Emporium Book 5
- A man coming home to his family to deal with a crisis gets caught up with a shifter and a magic shop that only shows up when you most need it.
- My Only Regret by Leigh Lennon
- A Love Is Love Book 2
- The next book in the A Love Is Love series.
- Blue by Lise Gold
- While visiting her uncle for the summer, a woman reconnects with an attractive designer and struggles not only with her feelings but also with the secret that her uncle is dying, and no one else can know.
- Den of Thieves by Vicki Tharp
- Valley Boys Book 3
- When a man’s estranged sister goes missing, he must turn to his ex for help in solving the case.
- Merlot: MMF Ménage Poly Romance by Caia Daniels
- Eat Play Love – A Boys of Summer Series Book 1
- A woman struggles with her feelings for her two best friends, who try to convince her that they’re interested in a poly relationship.
- Lollipops and Leashes by Della Cain
- Collared Every After Book 2
- Two men in different parts of the kink community reconnect and realize they might be what the other needs.
- Fluke and the Faithless Father by Sam Burns
- The Fantastic Fluke Book 2
- After escaping a murderer and resurrecting his boyfriend, a man harboring unusual magic is thrown into a whirlwind of bookstore break-ins, recently released killers, and law enforcement who are a little too interested in how he survived his brush with death.
Feb. 12
- A Leap of Faith by Mel Gough
- In 1950s South Africa, a missionary and a doctor fall in love and begin a clandestine relationship that could mean the end of their respective careers.
- Recovered Inked by Sky McCoy
- Wounded Inked Book 2
- A college student reluctantly fulfills an assignment to write letters to a wounded vet, but things get complicated when he and his addressee start falling for each other.
- Freshman: Spring Semester–Volume Four by Michael S. Booker
- Freshman Book 4
- Two recent high school grads worry their relationship might not be able to stand up to the challenges of college.
- Angel of Death: A Paranormal Gay Romance by Stella Rainbow
- Mages of Ravenshire Book 3
- A vampire recovering from a manipulative relationship falls for a necromancer who seems to share his feelings but is also capable of controlling him.
- Ginger Kisses: A Standalone Age Gap Romance by Gianni Holmes
- Two men try to make a long-distance relationship work.
- Time to Let Go by Morgan Mason
- Time of Our Lives Book 3
- A pilot falls for a much older flower shop owner, but convincing him to take a chance on a younger man may be a lot harder than expected.
- The Vengeful Valentine Job: A Grime-verse Short Novella (The Brothers Grime) by Z. A. Maxfield
- After his home is vandalized, a wealthy academic hires a cleaning service and ends up falling for the cleaner despite their class differences.
- Fated: Fox and the Raven by Hawke Oakley
- Pack of Brothers Book 5
- A raven shifter who won’t be tied down finds himself drawn to the fox shifter helping him heal after an injury.
- Ashes of Light by Charlotte Brice and Ashley Donajkowski
- A recent graduate of a superhero academy struggles to prove himself in his first job as a sidekick.
Feb. 13
- The Lyricist by JF Holland
- A man who was once the lead singer of a wildly popular band discovers a singer in a small bar who not only inspires him musically but also makes him question his sexuality.
- Of Scales & Fire by Natalina Reis
- An ex-detective and his merman lover confront poachers, a mysterious order of monks, and long-hidden secrets that may change their world forever.
- Ginger Fella by Kaydee Robins
- Omega Tales Book 1
- An omegaverse retelling of Cinderella involving a halfbreed fox shifter who sneaks into a ball in pursuit of an alpha prince.
- Courtyard Omega: M/M MPreg Romance by Aria Grace
- Glass Bay Apartments Book 1
- The first book in a series about a group of alphas and omegas living in a ritzy apartment complex.
- Canine Love You: An M/M Mpreg Shifter Romance by Lorelei M. Hart and Aria Grace
- River’s Edge Shifters Book 4
- An omega jackal shifter trying to escape the big city (literally) runs into an alpha rabbit shifter, and the two get caught up in taking down a trafficking ring.
- If Only Forever by Astral Aphrodite
- A CEO finds herself in danger when a trip with coworkers goes horribly wrong.
- Be Still, My Heart by Holly Day
- A vet suffering from PTSD is hired by his sister to work the desk at her dating agency, where he meets a potential client who might just change his life.
- Serendipity by Carol Wyatt
- A PA and her boss fake a relationship for a business opportunity, but their feelings start to complicate things.
- Living and Loving in the Age of AIDS: A memoir by Derek Frost
- The tale of a devastating pandemic, of lives cut painfully short; it’s also a love letter.