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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Apr. 18
- Her Determined Prospect by KT Grant
- A struggling researcher at a women’s magazine gets the opportunity to level up professionally if she can get an interview with an enigmatic CEO, but she soon learns her interviewee is hiding secrets that could change both of their lives.
- No Surrender by Nora Phoenix
- No Regrets Book 1
- A newly sober man trying to get his life together decides to never be out of control again–a hard promise to keep the more he finds himself falling for his mentor.
- Reclaiming Pride: An MM Shifter Story by Jessie G
- Kindred Story Book 2
- A shifter is hesitant to commit to his fated mate after losing so many of the people he cares about–but he may have no choice when it turns out his mate is the only one who can stop their enemies.
Apr. 19
- LASKA: A Single Dad Gay Romance by Crystel Greene
- The Fennys Den College Series Book 4
- A bookish omega with a young child comes under the protection of his professor, an alpha who wants to help but keeps finding ways to hold himself back.
- The Violence Almanac by Miah Jeffra
- A collection of short stories set in California that cover themes of violence, danger, and the search for truth.
- The Weight We Carry by Logan Meredith
- Two roommates struggling to figure out their post-college lives realize that their friendship may be turning into something more.
- Beautifully Blind by Charity Parkerson
- Candied Crush Book 14
- A backup vocalist whose work is ubiquitous but unknown teams up with a record producer to advance their careers, and despite their very different personalities, they soon realize their relationship isn’t just professional.
- Pieces of Us by Claudia Burgoa
- Second Chance Sinners Book 1
- The first book in the Second Chance Sinners series.
- Communion by Ella James
- On My Knees Series Book 3
- The third book in the On My Knees Series.
Apr. 20
- The Key to You and Me by Jaye Robin Brown
- A teen spending the summer with her grandmother and trying to forget her ex-girlfriend ends up taking driving lessons from a local, and as the two girls get closer, they struggle to accept where their relationship might be going and what it might mean.
- These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy
- These Feathered Flames Book 1
- A retelling of The Firebird about two princesses, their ancient magic, and the mysterious death of their mother.
- She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
- A basketball player and a cheerleader who hate each other decide to fake date in order to get back at a toxic ex, but things get complicated when real feelings develop between them.
- In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens
- A prince outside of his kingdom for the first time encounters a mysterious prisoner who may be the only one who can help him stop a war.
- Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli
- The relationship between two best friends hits the rocks when their mutual crush shows up at their school.
- The Guardian (When the Last Dragon Died) by Erin Lee
- A teen who is one of only ten people with dragon magic in his world gets his chance to step up and save a notorious dragon from imprisonment, but the quest quickly becomes more complicated than just a rescue.
- The Rough Side of Paradise by Nikola Harvey and Kiran Charles
- The Grace and Shadow Series Book 2
- Two men struggle to hold onto their relationship as they navigate betrayal, lust, and violence.
- Enchanting the Alchemist by B.L. Frisk
- A brokenhearted alchemist is swept up in a fight over the fate of the world.
- Love is a Whirlwind by M.D. Grimm
- The Shifter Chronicles Book 2
- A bull shifter who doesn’t know how to be human is purchased by a man who, upon learning the shifter’s secret, sets out to help him understand his own humanity.
- The Captain and the Father of the Bride by Eleanor Harkstead and Catherine Curzon
- Captivating Captains Book 8
- A man and his best friend concoct a plan to get married so that he can inherit a fortune, but the plan gets derailed when he realizes his best friend’s father is the man he hooked up with and can’t stop thinking about.
- Chicken Soup Dom by Tanya Chris
- Hell’s Bedroom Book 2
- After rescuing a kidnapped man from a dangerous situation, a cop tries to help him recover while also tracking down the kidnappers who have been wreaking havoc in the kink community.
- Cure for Insomnia by Laina Villeneuve
- A research scientist agrees to get involved with her niece’s school science project and inadvertently ends up finding love.
- Zero Chill by Carolyn Elizabeth
- Corey Curtis and Thayer Reynolds Romantic Thriller Book 3
- Two women hoping for a holiday vacation end up once again embroiled in murder–this one very close to home.
- Words Unsaid by KG MacGregor
- The Shaken Series Book 5
- Two women struggle to raise their three kids, but things take a dark turn when their oldest disappears.
- Corrupt Little Bastards: A Hillcrest Novella by Trilina Pucci
- A Prep Series Book 4
- A novella set in the Prep Series universe.
- Across the Hall by Kat Jackson
- A recent divorcee finds herself drawn to a standoffish woman who may be just what she needs.
- The Soldier and the Spy: A Gay Regency Romance by Annabelle Greene
- Society of Beasts Book 2
- In order to save his sister, a man infiltrates an unusual gentlemen’s club as a spy and finds himself struggling to follow through on the plan even as he falls for the head of the club.
- Parker by Jack Harbon
- Wolffe Pack Book 1
- A man who fixes things for a living finds himself in a position to protect someone who isn’t broken but needs help all the same.
- Sealed with a Bite: A FF Shifter Paranormal Romance by Ariel Marie
- The Nightstar Shifters Book 3
- A witch on the run from a dangerous warlock falls in love with a wolf shifter.
- Cinnamon Roll by Anna Zabo
- Bold Brew Book 9
- Two men who have been dancing around each other are brought together by a coffeeshop community board and their surprisingly compatible kinks.
- The Endgame by Riley Hart
- The latest standalone MM romance from Riley Hart.
- Let Me Remind You by Gianni Holmes
- A Love Permit Novel Book 3
- After suffering an injury leading to significant memory loss, a football player returns to his hometown, where he meets someone who knows more about him than he does himself.
- Finding the Vein by Jennifer Hanlon Wilde
- When a camp counselor dies suddenly, a sergeant and her detective partner take up the case.
- Queer Exposures: Sexuality and Photography in Roberto Bolaño’s Fiction and Poetry (Pitt Illuminations) by Ryan Long
- A look at sexuality and photography in the work of Roberto Bolaño.
- What Are the Men Writing in the Sugar? by Matty Bennett
- A collection of poetry about love, longing, and optimism.
- Water I Won’t Touch by Kayleb Rae Candrilli
- A collection of poetry by a trans author about how the trans community both suffers and finds strength.
- October’s Reality by Merlin Moon
- Autumn Falls Pack Book 1
- A wolf shifter escapes his abusive uncle to hide out in a small town, only to have the chaos follow him–along with an alpha who may be his fated mate.
- The Galaxy and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
- Wayfarers Book 4
- While stranded at a cosmic truck stop, three aliens are forced to examine their respective pasts and futures.
- Superwomen in Love! Honey Trap and Rapid Rabbit Vol. 1 by sometime
- Superwomen in Love! Honey Trap and Rapid Rabbit Book 1
- A manga about a villain who falls for the hero and joins her in trying to take down an evil organization.
- Sasaki and Miyano Vol. 2 by Shou Harusono
- Sasaki and Miyano Chapter 2
- A manga about a boys’ love expert who doesn’t realize he’s on the brink of his own relationship.
- Blue Flag Vol. 7 by KAITO
- Two high school classmates fall for each other without realizing their respective best friends are already in love with them.
- Spread Your Wings by Edie Montreux
- In Sarajevo in 1992, a journalist covering the escalating tension in the region falls for the clerk at the hotel where he’s staying.
- Heavy Lifting by Andrew Grey
- A scrawny reporter is sent to cover a bodybuilding competition, where he meets a contestant with whom he has more in common than either of them expected.
- Hot Stew by Fiona Mozley
- A rich woman wants to convert a building into luxury condos, but she’s opposed by the current residents: the owners and customers of a brothel.
Apr. 21
- Fighting for the Best: An MMA Second Chance Romance by Nadirah Foxx
- TKO Love Book 3
- A man constantly in trouble with the law meets an ex-Marine whose recklessness may be what they both need to become better men.
- The Trouble with Order: A Gay MM Contemporary Sweet Romance by Jaxon Knight
- Fairyland Romances Book 5
- Two actors coming from very different backgrounds find they have more in common than they realized.
- Perfectly Us by Jaclyn Osborn
- Over the course of a summer, two men who seem to be opposites come together and fall in love.
- Half Truths by Bronte Meredith and Nadia Mack
- The latest LGBTQ+ teen romance from Bronte Meredith and Nadia Mack.
- His Haven by Con Riley
- His Contemporary MM Romance Book 3
- A lawyer still wounded from being left at the altar finds himself falling for a house-seller who seems sketchy at first but may just be the one to mend his heart.
- Rescued by the Werewolf by Jules Monroe
- Werewolf Protectors Book 3
- A werewolf refuses an order to kill his vampire best friend, leading them on a mad dash to safety.
- TidalWave Artist Showcase: Roger Cruz by Roger Cruz
- A collection of artwork from Brazilian comic book artist Roger Cruz.
- Gender Pioneers: A Celebration of Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Icons by Phillippa Punchard
- A collection of stories and illustrated portraits of influential transgender, nonbinary, and intersex leaders.
- Case Studies in Clinical Practice with Trans and Gender Nonbinary Clients: A Handbook for Working with Children, Adolescents, and Adults by Lore M. Dickey
- A collection of case studies looking at the lives and challenges of trans and nonbinary patients.
- Top to Bottom: A Memoir and Personal Guide through Phalloplasty by Finlay Games
- A memoir about the author’s experiences undergoing phalloplasty.
Apr. 22
- Heir to the Darkmage by Lisa Cassidy
- Heir to the Darkmage Book 1
- A girl whose grandfather was an immensely powerful darkmage tries to break out of his shadow–with potentially disastrous results.
- Déjà Vu by S. Barker
- A teen who experiences unusual dreams meets someone who seems to be his soulmate.
- Not So Innocent by Emma Lyon
- The Real Thing Book 2
- A bodyguard for a senator falls for his client’s much younger son.
- Double Shot by Gwen Martin
- Bold Brew Book 10
- After escaping a failed three-year relationship, a man meets and falls for a photographer, but neither are willing to admit they want something long term.
- Becoming Savvy by Morgan Elliot
- Three women work together to uncover the truth behind a battle between rival bioengineering companies.
- Alec: MMF Ménage Poly Romance by Caia Daniels
- Eat Play Love – A Boys of Summer Series Book 3
- A man’s past and uncertainties threaten his poly relationship.
Apr. 23
- Three’s a Crowd by Jamie Cockwell
- Quick & Dirty 15-Minute Reads Book 3
- A man decides to join his wife and her lover in a threesome.
- Shiro by Bella Chan
- Tales of Beastkin Book 1
- An alpha wolf shifter on “leave” from his position as a mafia boss saves a foxkin from a beating, and the two end up falling in love as the shifter helps the foxkin recover.
- Northern Soul: A Dirty Damned Romance by R.A. Twist
- London Hustle Episode 7
- A hustler finds his perfect life shattered when he’s forced to flee a predatory gentleman, leaving his friends desperately in need of a miracle.
- The Elven King’s Promise by Devon Vesper
- Fated Elves Book 3
- The latest in the Fated Elves series.
- Final Issue: A Dark Yaoi Gay Superhero Romance by Dani Hermit and Curtis Star
- Burn Outs Book 7
- A team of superheroes rushes to Japan to save one of their own only to discover that enemies they thought they’d beaten are still very much alive.
- Tough Love: A Dark M/M Age-Gap Romance by Xan Collins
- Dark Love Book 2
- After being arrested for an underage DUI, a high school student is left to the mercy of a cop who is also a longtime family friend–and who has decided on a very specific punishment.
- Coming Home by Taylor V. Donovan
- Queerriqueños Book 1
- A Puerto Rican Hollywood star and the army man he once loved get a second chance at making their relationship work.
- What Revenge Looks Like: A Dark Gay Psychological Thriller by Romilly King
- Revenge Book 2
- The second book in the Revenge trilogy.
- Just a Little Gamble by Merry Farmer
- The Brotherhood Book 8
- A sophisticated London composer and a country boy team up to track down the composer’s mischievous sister and end up falling in love over the course of their search.
- Bound to You: A Bound & Controlled Spin-Off by Shaw Montgomery
- Tender Control Book 2
- Two men with trust issues meet at a bar and realize they may be the perfect fit.
Apr. 24
- The Pit by Tara Borin
- A collection of poetry set in a small-town dive bar.