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! 🌈

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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.

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. 11

• Talons of Love by Debbie McQueen
  • Dragon King Series Book 3
  • A prince sets out with some unexpected companions to find the man he loves.
• The Crimson Mage and the Dark Necromancer by Bella Chan
  • The Crimson Mage and the Dark Necromancer Book 1
  • A powerful mage whose student who is about to come into his magic realizes he may have put them both in danger when they are attacked by a group of demonic spirits.
• The Librarian: A Remnants of Magic Novel by Casey White
  • The Librarian of Alexandria Book 2
  • The librarian and protector of the mythical Library of Alexandria is torn when he discovers his friends are in danger, but leaving the library to help them could mean losing it to the mages who have been trying to steal it for generations.

Apr. 12

• Boocoo Dinky Dau by MariaLisa deMora
  • Mayhan Bucklers MC Book 4
  • An ex-military motorcycle club member butts heads with an old-timer who is dealing with his own demons left over from Vietnam.
• Hidden Identities by Amanda Steel
  • A teen is forced into conversion therapy by his mom and meets a conversion therapist who is actually gay himself.
• From Diamond to Sparrow and Beyond: I Was Never Lost; My Father Knew Exactly Where I Was All Along by Daniel Millard
  • A collection of stories and poems about overcoming adversity and achieving spiritual freedom.
• Marked Ones: Caleb and Taylor by Julia Matthews
  • A shifter hesitates to learn the true identity of his fated mate.
• Untangled Devotion by McKenzie Stark
  • A woman struggles between going back to her ex or finding a way to move on.
• A Reluctant Boy Toy: A Demisexual Bi Awakening Romance by Z.A. Maxfield
  • Men of St. Nacho’s Book 3
  • A vet trying to live a quiet life befriends an up-and-coming actor whose professional life takes a turn for the worst, drawing them closer together.

Apr. 13

• The Facts and Legends of Callie Catwell by Sophia DeRise
  • A teen struggling with her sexuality and some extremely difficult relationships becomes obsessed with a monster she sees in a lake one day.
• Between Perfect and Real by Ray Stoeve
  • A trans teen struggling to come out to his less-than-supportive community finds himself inspired by being cast as a “nontraditional” Romeo.
• Holding onto the Light by Lucien Grey
  • A former army doctor living in isolation comes across an injured soldier whose magical past threatens to put them both in danger.
• Dusty’s Revenge by David Sharp
  • Wild Boys–A Peculiar Western Book 1
  • After being left for dead, a cowboy decides to take revenge on the gang who started it but gets distracted by falling for a man who seems strangely familiar.
• Jake’s Tale by David Sharp
  • Wild Boys–A Peculiar Western Book 2
  • A man must rely on an outlaw to escape a dangerous posse and get back to the person he loves.
• Trail’s End by David Sharp
  • Wild Boys–A Peculiar Western Book 3
  • A final ride leads to climactic shootout in the Badlands.
• Turpentine and Cigarettes: A Short Story by Fiona Zedde
  • Two very different women fall in love and wonder if their relationship can last.
• A Fae Tale by Genevieve McCluer
  • A woman who was saved by a fae as a child comes across a dangerous secret society, leading her fae rescuer to track her down . . . while still hiding an important secret.
• Artifacts by Bailey Bradford
  • Intrinsic Values Book 1
  • After being attacked outside of the antiques shop where he works, a lonely man falls for the cop who takes his case.
• Unashamedly Us by Colette Davison
  • Offbeat Shifters Book 4
  • The fourth book in the Offbeat Shifters series.
• Extra Whip by L.A. Witt
  • Bold Brew Book 8
  • Two married men invite a third into their relationship, but things get complicated when their casual hookups become more serious than any of them planned.
• Queer London by Alim Kheraj
  • A travel guide focused on LGBTQ+ culture in London.
• Last Days by Tamiko Beyer
  • A collection of poetry about current political and environmental crises and how we can begin to overcome them.
• Catcalling by Soho Lee
  • A collection of poetry about sexism and abuse in Korea.
• Iron Goddess of Mercy by Larissa Lai
  • A long poem expressing rage and empowerment as inspired by the history of Hong Kong.
• Flip Flop: Love & Lockup by Marquise McCabe and Zhe’Laja McCabe
  • A play about a gay man and a transwoman sharing space during quarantine.
• Rising and Other Stories by Gale Massey
  • A collection of short stories about women and girls overcoming societal expectations.
• How to Be Better By Being Worse (New Poets of America Series Book 45) by Justin Jannise
  • A satirical self-help book told in poetry.
• The Kingdom’s Sandcastle by Luai Qubain
  • A closeted gay man is forced to return to his home in the Middle East, where his mother dies under mysterious circumstances, and a new relationship brings him even more secrets and lies.
• Star Eater Sneak Peek by Kerstin Hall
  • A woman struggling to escape pregnancy as part of continuing the bloodline of a shadowy cabal chooses instead to become their spy–a job that’s basically a death sentence.
• Malice by Heather Walter
  • A retelling of Sleeping Beauty about a cursed princess and the witch who loves her–and may end up being the villain of the story.
• The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner
  • Three Jewish sisters blessed with magical powers must make difficult decisions about their fates as darkness sweeps across Europe.
• I’m a Wild Seed by Sharon Lee De La Cruz
  • An autobiographical graphic novel about one woman’s experiences as a queer woman of color.
• Love Me for Who I Am Vol. 3 by Kata Konayama
  • Love Me for Who I Am Chapter 3
  • The third volume of a manga series about a nonbinary teenager working at a maid cafe.
• Candy Color Paradox Vol. 5 by Isaku Natsume
  • A yaoi manga about a man who is awkwardly reunited with an old friend, leading his boyfriend to suspect that the friend might be an ex.
• The World’s Greatest First Love Vol. 14 by Shungiku Nakamura
  • A manga series about a manga editor who discovers that his new boss is his first love.
• I Hear the Sunspot: Limit Volume 3 by Yuki Fumino
  • I Hear the Sunspot Book 3
  • A partially deaf man meets and falls for a college classmate, but just when their relationship seems to be going well, things fall apart.
• Form and Foreskin: Medieval Narratives of Circumcision by A. W. Strouse
  • A historical look at how classic writers and artists have discussed circumcision both literally and metaphorically.
• Living and Loving in the Age of AIDS: A Memoir by Derek Frost
  • The memoir of a designer who lived through the AIDS epidemic.
• Leaving Isn’t the Hardest Thing by Lauren Hough
  • A collection of personal essays about the author’s experiences growing up in a cult and breaking out of it.
• Blood Sport (Orca Soundings) by Tash McAdam
  • A transgender teen infiltrates a boxing gym to find evidence that proves his sister was murdered.
• Cherry Kisses: A Lesbian Contemporary Romance Novella by Diana Vale
  • Kirk University Book 3
  • Two very different university students fall for each other.
• Hearts Redesigned by Caraway Carter
  • Professions of Love Book 2
  • An architect and a barista meet and fall for each other, but before they can get close, a heap of issues get in their way.
• As the Crows Fly by A. L. Lester
  • Celtic Myths Book 2
  • A short story about a recently discharged vet and a reclusive artist who are stuck together on the Welsh coast during a bad storm.
• The Princess and the Odium by Sam Ledel
  • The Odium Trilogy Book 3
  • A princess and an outcast must work together to save their families and their kingdom.
• Mergers & Acquisitions by Jodi Payne
  • A lawyer who just lost an important partnership goes to drink at a bar, where he meets and hits it off with a dancer.
• Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders
  • Universal Expansion Book 1
  • A girl who is actually the hidden clone of an intergalactic hero discovers her destiny isn’t quite what she was expecting.

Apr. 14

• If Only for Today (Deerbourne Inn) by Gabbi Grey
  • The desk clerk at an inn falls for a traveling photographer guest.
• Student Teacher in the Mountains by CJ Turner
  • In the Mountains Book 3
  • The third book in the In the Mountains series.
• 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.
• The Reckoning by Kayla Knue
  • The Intertwined Series Book 1
  • In a world struggling with famine, a demonic prince, a human farmer, and a princess’s fiance are chosen to participate in a deadly competition.
• My Recipe for Love by Ashlynn Mills
  • After his boyfriend decides they should get a “free” day from their relationship on Thursdays, a man hatches a plan to make him jealous.
• Life Is Strange Vol. 4: Tracks by Emma Vieceli, Claudia Leonardi, and Andrea Izzo
  • Life Is Strange Book 1
  • Based on the game of the same name, this graphic novel series follows a time-rewinding photographer as she struggles against an alternate universe.
• Testing the Wind by Peter Ilgenfritz
  • A memoir about leaving the familiar in favor of exploration.
• Happily Yours by A.J. Marcus and Caitlin Ricci
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered Book 4
  • A shifter ordered to kill his brother joins forces with an almost-lawyer to find some answers.
• Across the Sapphire Sea by Lee Colgin
  • Immortal Jewels Book 2
  • Two vampires with complicated pasts must work together to get the answers they need from an ancient group known for killing tresspassers.

Apr. 15

• Evading Exodus: A Contemporary MM Age Gap Romance by Alexis Woods
  • Southern Jersey Shores Book 2
  • A man spending his first Passover with his partner is surprised to learn that his ex is a friend of the family.
• Recruit Unhuman by Emerson Belle
  • Virility and Valor Book 4
  • The post-pandemic military creates a robot trainer with a very specific set of skills to use on new recruits.
• Sea Change: An MM Paranormal Romance by Anna Kensing
  • Octopian Shifters Book 2
  • An octopian shifter’s reliance on his human lover begins to take a toll even as they search for an answer that will let them stay together.
• In the Eye of the Storm by H.M. Wolfe
  • Full Circle Book 1
  • A man’s hidden past threatens to destroy the new life he’s built for himself and the people he loves.
• A Perfect Mess by Sienna Waters
  • A woman returns to her small hometown at the request of her criminal father and is reunited with her high school crush: a former cheerleader whose life has turned out far less idyllic than she planned.
• Criminal Intentions: Season Two, Episode Eleven: Convergence by Cole McCade
  • Criminal Intentions Book 24
  • The latest book in the Criminal Intentions series.
• Beautiful Boy by Skyler Snow
  • Atlanta Daddies Series Book 2
  • A social media starlet struggles with his attraction to and irritation with his bodyguard.
• The Dragon Prince’s Crush: An M/M Mpreg Shifter Romance by Lorelei M. Hart
  • Royal Heat Book 3
  • A dragon shifter prince inconveniently falls for a wolf shifter baker with a complicated life.
• Duct-Taped Roses by Billeh Nickerson
  • A collection of poetry about family, community, and loss.
• Fidelity by Marco Missiroli
  • A married couple secretly lusting after other people try to hold onto their relationship after an anonymously delivered book threatens to tear them apart.
• Creep Love by Michael Walsh
  • A story, told in poetry, about a pregnant woman, her abusive boyfriend, and her younger sister.
• Broken Not Shattered by Rita Potter
  • A woman trapped in an abusive marriage befriends a lesbian, but neither of them feel safe enough to be honest with the other.
• The Cleveland Heights LGBTQ Sci-Fi and Fantasy Role Playing Club by Doug Henderson
  • The members of a tabletop roleplaying club find their real-life issues increasingly mimic what they’re experiencing in their game.
• The Gayborhood: From Sexual Liberation to Cosmopolitan Spectacle by Christopher T. Conner, Daniel Okamura, Adriana Brodyn, et al
  • A collection of essays about changes in LGBTQ+ visibility and how “gayborhoods” have affected the community’s identity.
• Hold the Door: An Open Doors Novel by Vinni George
  • Two men with history are forced to work together in the aftermath of a merger and must decide whether to give their relationship a second chance.
• Unionville: The Prequel Collection by Leyla Hunt
  • A collection of three non-shifter Mpreg stories.
• Press One for Fake Boyfriend by Joe Satoria
  • Dial a Man Book 1
  • A fake-boyfriends-to-lovers romance by Joe Satoria.

Apr. 16

• Ethanomicon by Elle Porter
  • A human meets and falls in love with a demon despite the warning that their relationship could destroy the mortal realm.
• Caged by S.L. Davies
  • After he’s outed by his estranged father, a UFC fighter goes to stay with a friend on his farm, and their relationship quickly becomes complicated.
• The Catalyst by Kathryn Curran
  • The son of an earl goes into hiding after his father’s disgrace and faces danger from both his mysterious pursuers and his growing feelings for a fellow airship passenger.
• Ring of the Dragon: An Immortal Science Fiction Romance Saga by Kayelle Allen
  • Antonello Brothers: Immortal Book 2
  • After a king and his lover suffer through a messy split, the king goes on a quest to keep his lover from settling down with someone new.
• Shift (Gay Paranormal Romance) by JP Murray
  • A young man puts off college to be with his ailing grandmother, unaware that the wolf he keeps seeing in his backyard is actually a shifter waiting to claim him as his fated mate.
• Linseed Oil and Charcoal Dust by L. Luther
  • His Will and Testament Book 2
  • The second book in the His Will and Testament series.
• Honor Bound: Book 3 by Athena Ryals
  • Honor Bound Book 3
  • A man joins his friends in trying to overthrow his mother’s regime.
• A Light in Winter by N.J. Lysk
  • Two best friends caught in a storm must face their feelings for each other.
• Dark Blood by Matthew Dante
  • The Dark Blood Series Book 1
  • A boy living a nomadic life with his mother realizes he’s being hunted–both by a mysterious creature and by a mysterious new classmate.
• Love & Snowball Fights: A Hurt/Comfort, Enemies-to-Lovers Gay Romance: A Christmas Valley Story by J.R. Loveless
  • A drifter considering putting down roots falls for the brother of the bar owner he works for.
• One More Time by Eden Winters
  • A man who’s spent his life on the run finds he can’t run anymore when he’s snowed in at an airport with the ex he never got over.
• Loving Me to Pieces by Lyndsay Taylor
  • A collection of poetry about what’s been lost and what’s been found.

Apr. 17

• JT’s Mission by Rosie Jarvis
  • Valhalla Warriors Book 2
  • A country music star trying to rebuild his career hires two men–former Valhalla warriors returned to Earth–to protect him from a series of mysterious “accidents.”
• A Soft Touch: An Age Gap MM Romance by Laura Lascarso
  • An ex-NFL player falls for his new housekeeper.
• Make Mine a Lion by Harper B. Cole and Colbie Dunbar
  • Mated by Chance Book 1
  • A shifter who thinks of himself as damaged goods goes to a matchmaker, who sets him up with someone he thinks is all wrong . . . but might actually be all right.
• The Journey Home by Gabriel Perry
  • After his spaceship crashes on an unknown planet, a traveler is left with only an alien for company, and even as the two grow closer, they still desperately search for a way home.

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Apr. 4

• Lights, Camera, Brat by Lucy Ravens
  • Breaking All His Rules Book 3
  • An aging actor takes a new part alongside a much younger, up-and-coming talent, leading to more chemistry than either of them expected.
• Bite Me!: A Gay Vampire Romance by LE Franks
  • Fang Club Book 1
  • A vampire gets caught up in the machinations of a mysterious club and its members.

Apr. 5

• The Call of the Triple Spiral by Lisa Saffron
  • A put-upon single mother hears a mysterious call from an ancient Irish monument.
• The Sisterhood: Episode Twelve: A Serialized Apocalypse & Academy Saga by Tali Inlow
  • The Sisterhood Book 12
  • The twelfth book in a series about a world after the apocalypse in which two women fight to save their fellow alums from an elite academy.
• Sons of Prophecy by Shelles Boyes
  • Sons of Zion Book 3
  • Two men meet and fall in love in the military, where they are both exposed to a strange chemical reagent that changes their lives.
• Hideaway by Rachel Lacey
  • The Women of Vino and Veritas Book 2
  • Her life in shambles, a woman retreats to her late grandmother’s cabin and unexpectedly reunited with the first girl she loved–and for whom she still has feelings.
• Flipcup by Kim Hartfield
  • The Women of Vino and Veritas Book 1
  • A party girl who’s sworn off men finds her vow complicated by a woman who isn’t shy about showing her interest.
• Local Star by Aimee Ogden
  • A polyamorous space opera about a lower-class girl who fights to protect her home from the Cyberbionautic Alliance.
• Maid to Queer: Asian Labor Migration and Female Same-Sex Desires (Volume 19) by Francisca Yuenki Lai
  • An academic look at same-sex relationships between Asian female migrant workers.
• Fulcrum: Who Killed Meredith Pleiades? by Jillian Barnes
  • An ex-cop charged with his former wife’s murder struggles to find the true killer even as he begins to suspect his current partners may have had something to do with it.
• Killing Games by Reis Asher
  • A computer programmer and a war survivor are caught up in a sinister game where contestants win a million dollars if they can capture a murder on camera.
• If a Butterfly Don’t Fly by Mell Eight
  • A security guard who loves music but can’t sing discovers a band with unusual connections to the fae world.
• Walk Through Fire by Jo Davis
  • A new firefighter being stalked by his ex turns to a local police officer for help . . . and maybe a new chance at love.
• I’ve Walked Where You’ve Been: A Soulmates Story by Marina Vivancos
  • In a world where everyone has a soulmate, one boy meets his unexpectedly early–and hates him enough that their bond may disappear entirely if they can’t learn to understand each other.
• Velvet Cuffs by Charley Descoteaux
  • Kink Awakenings Book 3
  • A kink club owner is put in the unusual position of hosting a wedding, where he runs into his ex.
• Out of Harm’s Way by Rebecca James
  • Balls and Brawn Bodyguard Series Book 1
  • After his ex sends him a threatening message, a man’s friends hire a bodyguard for him–a bodyguard he ends up falling for.
• A Blind Eye by David Jackson Ambrose
  • Three very different people navigate the challenges of race relations, working class issues, and mental health.
• Revelations by Mary Eicher
  • The Artemis Series Book 3
  • A lawyer, her partner, and a rogue scientist race to prepare the world for a complicated showdown between two cosmic forces.

Apr. 6

• Blessed Monsters by Emily A. Duncan
  • Something Dark and Holy Book 3
  • A girl, a monster, a prince, and a queen fight to protect the world from a darkness they unleashed.
• Queeroes 2 by Steven Bereznai
  • Queeroes Book 2
  • The second book in a series about a group of queer teens from very different social circles who develop superpowers and must work together to save the world.
• Middletown by Sarah Moon
  • When their mother is forced into rehab, two sisters try to stay out of the foster system by having the oldest pretend to be an aunt in a ruse that quickly starts to fall apart.
• The Other Side of Magic by Ester Manzini
  • In a fantasy world inspired by 16th-century Italy, a girl whose mother has kept her hidden in order to use her magic meets a girl from a neighboring country who, inexplicably, has no magic at all.
• The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch
  • A gay teen’s plan to ask his crush to prom backfires when an anonymous homophobic email blast outs him, leading to a school-wide hunt for the perpetrator.
• Garden of Cupid: Love’s Bloom by Elizabeth Hollows
  • The growing relationship between a shy artist and a recently single mechanic gets a little help from a neighbor playing cupid.
• Love Next Door: Love’s Bloom by Megan Slayer
  • A reclusive writer finds three abandoned kittens in his yard and goes to his veterinarian neighbor for help.
• Psychic Moon by M.D. Grimm
  • The Shifter Chronicles Book 1
  • A prickly wolf shifter finds himself softening when he meets the new vet at Animal Services, but their relationship is threatened by a rogue shifter who quickly becomes a danger to their entire community.
• Reckless at Westbrook High by Bethany Winters
  • The Kingston Brothers Book 2
  • A dark high school romance between two boys with difficult pasts and dangerous tendencies.
• Escape to Milan by Avery Summer
  • The Girl from Texas Book 4
  • The fourth book in the Girl from Texas series.
• Never Too Late for Love (The Coincidence) by Felice Stevens
  • A love story set in Paris.
• Harry Carter by Inge Mayhem
  • A New Moon Book 2
  • In a world of werewolves, three men with intertwining fates try to make their lives work.
• Chuu-Chuu Macaron, Lonely Pie by Hyougo Kijima
  • A manga about a former baseball player who learns his one-time teammate is being forced into an arranged marriage and decides to do something about it.
• The Mastermind by Amy Lane
  • The Long Con Book 1
  • Two thieves who separated on bad terms reunite to pull off a heist that might be the only way to keep one of them out of jail.
• Fair Trade by Cate Ashwood
  • Bold Brew Book 7
  • An ambulance driver discovers the new guy is the hookup he still has feelings for.
• King’s Gambit by Aiden Bates and Ali Lyda
  • Road to Redemption Book 1
  • The first book in the Road to Redemption series.
• Sweet as Honey by Lucy Lennox
  • Aster Valley Book 2
  • The second book in the Aster Valley series.
• Mask for Mask by JD Scott
  • A collection of “queer-divine” poetry about the LGBTQ+ experience.
• Thick Skin by N/A Oparah
  • After a bad breakup, a Nigerian-American woman decides to make her skin thicker, both literally and metaphorically.
• Trail of Deception by C. L. Brees
  • A DS Anderson Thriller Book 2
  • Twelve years after a gruesome suicide, an acquaintance of the victim admits that she didn’t kill herself, leading the case to reopen.
• The Ruination of Dylan Forbes by Chad Bordes
  • A man struggles to find meaning in a life that’s half reality, half illusion.
• How to Fail as a Popstar by Vivek Shraya
  • The script of a one-woman show created by the author, a multimedia artist who explores her experiences as a pop singer and performer.
• This Is Not About Love by Krystal a Smith
  • A collection of poetry about the many different forms love takes.
• Is There Still Room in Your Life for Me? by Will Manwill
  • A recently widowed Mexican-American man returns to his repressive hometown and tries to reconnect with his family and his childhood crush.
• All the Rage by Rosamond S. King
  • A collection of poetry about race and identity set in a world where POCs are both workers and products in an abattoir.
• 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.
• Cute Mutants Vol 4: The Sisterhood of Evil Mutants by Sj Whitby
  • Cute Mutants Book 4
  • The teenage leader of a group of mutants plans her next moves: to uncover the truth about the mutants’ past and bring the fight directly to their enemies.
• A Better Life: Poems by Randall Mann
  • A collection of poetry about the intersection of race, aging, and queer identity.
• The Gravity Inside Us by Chloë Frayne 
  • A collection of autobiographical poetry about travel, hope, and long-distance relationships.
• Permafrost by Eva Baltasar
  • A young lesbian tries to break away from her overcontrolling mother and build a life for herself.
• Star Eater by Kitty Shields
  • Star Eater Book 1
  • A boy possessed by a demon comes to the attention of the supernatural underworld as he tries to keep pretending he’s normal.
• First, Become Ashes by K.M. Szpara
  • After their cult collapses, the surviving members struggle to figure out where they belong.
• Waltz by Oshimi Shuzo
  • A manga about a teenager living a boringly “normal” life whose neighbor may just change her world for the better.
• Youth by Curt Pires, Alex Diotto, Dee Cunniffe, and Micah Myers
  • Youth (comiXology Originals) Book 1
  • A graphic novel about two queer teens who run away from their bigoted hometown.
• Our Work Is Everywhere: An Illustrated Oral History of Queer and Trans Resistance by Syan Rose
  • An illustrated collection of stories about resistance from members of diverse queer communities.
• The Rose of Versailles Volume 4 by Ryoko Ikeda
  • The Rose of Versailles Book 4
  • The fourth volume of the classic manga series about the life of a crossdressing noblewoman during the French Revolution.
• Trans and Genderqueer Subjects in Medieval Hagiography by Dr. Alicia Spencer-Hall
  • Hagiography Beyond Tradition 2
  • An academic look at trans and genderqueer representation in writings about medieval saints.
• Inceptions: Literary Beginnings and Contingencies of Form by Kevin Ohi
  • A study on how the theme of “inception” has been used in literature.
• A Dog Named Bella by Bel Blackwood
  • A reserved philanthropist and a fiery reporter are stuck together in a New Zealand cabin during a blizzard.
• Broken by Kensie King
  • World of Shadows Book 4
  • After breaking the curse that binds the world’s supernatural powers, a man and his team must defeat their enemy and end the war.
• The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan
  • The owner of a sex-positive business teams up with a struggling rabbi to put on a seminar series about modern intimacy–which ends up being more relevant to their own interests than they intended.
• Peaces by Helen Oyeyemi
  • The only two passengers on a train learn that their trip has been curated beyond anything they could’ve imagined.

Apr. 7

• Victoria’s Secret Service: Russian Roulette #4 by CW Cooke and Ken Johnson
  • A graphic novel about a group of female assassins taking down their nemesis in a final battle.
• Hollow Heart #2 by Paul Allor and Paul Tucker
  • Hollow Heart Book 2
  • A former human, now only a collection of organs in a suit, meets and falls for a mechanic who tries to help him.
• Fandom by Eden Finley
  • Famous Book 3
  • Two members of a boy band that broke up have mixed feelings about possibly getting the band back together.
• Lonely Receiver Vol. 1 by Zac Thompson, Mike Marts, Jen Hickman, and Simon Bowland
  • Lonely Receiver Book 1
  • A lonely video producer buys an AI who is supposed to bond for life, but when the AI suddenly disconnects, she’s sent spiraling into despair and confusion.

Apr. 8

• Antiques and Honey Bees: A Small Town M/M Shifter Romance by Chloe Zane
  • Buck’s Landing Book 2
  • With his beekeeping business on the rocks, a man desperately tries to sell off furniture to make ends meet and ends up falling for the would-be buyer.
• Covert Strength by Elouise East
  • Crush Book 7
  • A single father trying to protect his son–and his own heart–falls for an ex-soldier with secrets of his own.
• The Law of Seduction by Sylvia Quinn
  • Suit Up Book 1
  • After an almost-hookup, two men learn they’re coworkers and have to decide whether to keep things professional . . . or not.
• Hit the Brakes: A Fake Boyfriend Gay Romance by Beth Bolden
  • Food Truck Warriors Book 2
  • The owner of a struggling food truck gets the endorsement opportunity of a lifetime: a popular football player (and former crush) willing to pretend to be his boyfriend.
• Interlude by C.S. Poe
  • Snow & Winter Collection Book 1
  • A collection of short stories starring the heroes of the Snow & Winter series.
• The Snake in the Castle by BL Maxwell
  • A teenager vacationing in Cancun with his family hits it off with a local boy his age who has a unique understanding of local Mayan culture.
• Dust: A Driven World Novel by Delilah Frost
  • A race car driver and a popular singer are reunited and must figure out how to weather scandal if they want to stay together.
• Haven: A MM Paranormal Mystery Romance by Morgan Brice
  • Magic Emporium Book 12
  • A detective investigates a series of cold cases involving a sanatorium and falls for the local historian helping him with the case.

Apr. 9

• Don’t Tell Me No by Honey Chanel
  • A woman whose husband sells her to pay off his debt ends up falling for her captor.
• The Sheltering Tree by J.R. Lawrie
  • The London chief of police gets involved with a charity worker whose past comes back to haunt them.
• Henry and Max: A Sweet & Funny Gay M/M Romance by Domino Fielding
  • Shy Meets Flirt Book 1
  • Two men who are attending a wedding end up falling for each other and have to reevaluate their respective sexualities because of it.
• Trusting You, Trusting Me: A Hart Security Spin-Off by Jacki James
  • A man struggling to trust himself after a nasty breakup finds a new relationship that looks healthier than the first . . . if he can keep it.
• A Nest for Eli by Amy Bellows
  • Alaskan Pebble Gifters Book 6
  • A man who assists omegas with the process of giving birth teams up with–and ultimately falls for–an alpha putting together an app to connect pregnant omegas and their helpers.
• Department of Death: A Nick Hoffman Mystery by Lev Raphael
  • A wildly unpopular college professor becomes a murder suspect when someone who comes to him for help is killed.
• Whiskey Threnody: A Gay Coming-of-Age Southern Gothic by Daniel Elijah Sanderfer
  • A teenager moves to Tennessee and falls for another boy, but when his dad finds out about their relationship, it sets off a chain of events that may end up destroying them.
• Manic. by Angela Solis
  • A collection of poetry about mental health, suicide, and recovery.
• Blood by AJ Sherwood and Jocelynn Drake
  • Scales ‘N’ Spells Book 4
  • In the midst of a war, a shifter realizes that revealing his secret might be the only way to protect his mate.
• Dawning by Mychael Black
  • Fae-ry Tales Book 4
  • A Dark Fae on the run after refusing to lead his house into war meets a solitary wolf shifter, and as the two grow closer, the danger only gets worse.
• The Detective’s Mate by Alexa Piper
  • Dusk & Dawn Book 5
  • A vampire and his werewolf mate investigate a series of murders plaguing their city.
• Reach the Stars by Lily Seabrooke
  • Two very different singers fall for each other the course of a song competition.
• Second Time Around by Laura Conway
  • A weary country music veteran agrees to work with a young, up-and-coming star–who just happens to have a crush on her.
• 5-HTP by Llyrio Boateng
  • A short story about a difficult breakup.
• Saltus by Tara Gereaux
  • A quiet Canadian town is thrown into an uproar when a young mother arrives her her child, who is desperate to undergo life-threatening, gender-affirming surgery.

Apr. 10

• My Voyage of Love by Anna Lindt
  • Gay Short Stories Book 1
  • A boat captain expects his latest passenger to be another obnoxious rich guy, but the two end up becoming closer than they expected to, especially when they’re caught in a literal storm.
• On the Path: Reflections of a Younger Self by Kim W Hunter
  • A collection of autobiographical poetry about loss, love, and abuse written during the author’s childhood.
• equALLY: Stories by Friends of the Queer World by Srini Ramaswamy and Ramkrishna Sinha
  • An anthology of stories from LGBTQ+ allies.
• Together with Her: A Lesbian Romance Novellette by K Morgan
  • A woman struggles to find the right time to ask her girlfriend to marry her.
• Blown Away by Holly Day
  • An alpha bear shifter rescues an omega bird shifter from a group of angry alphas, and over the course of the omega’s recovery, the two fall for each other.

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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Mar. 28

• Seattle, or in the Meantime by J. M. Parker
  • In the 1990s, as Seattle shifts from grunge to high tech, a young author struggles to find direction in his life.
• Purple Rein by Della Cain
  • Country Daddy, City Little Book 1
  • An overworked interior designer takes a weekend away from the city and meets a rancher who might be just what he needs.

Mar. 29

• Eventide by Charity Parkerson
  • Hellish Book 13
  • When he’s threatened by an unseen enemy, the last phoenix in the world turns to an unlikely being for help.
• His Devoted Mate by Brea Alepoú
  • Unexpected Mates Book 5
  • Two shifters see themselves as incompatible because one is prey and the other is a predator, but their instincts have other ideas.
• Restored Inked by Sky McCoy
  • Wounded Inked Book 3
  • A wounded soldier falls for a party boy, but neither is what he seems.
• Booklover by J.E. Birk
  • Vino and Veritas Book 6
  • A college student trying to make the grade while also saving his parents’ dairy farm meets and falls for a bookstore clerk as they bond over their mutual love of romance novels.
• Aftermath by L.A. Witt
  • Vino and Veritas Book 5
  • After sustaining an injury that ends his hockey career, a man retreats into himself until a friend introduces him to a recently divorced dad, and sparks fly.
• Undercover by Eliot Grayson
  • Vino and Veritas Book 4
  • A cranky undercover FBI agent falls for a “rich kid” who’s more than he seems, but their attraction threatens to derail the investigation.
• An Open Secret: The Family Story of Robert and John Gregg Allerton by Nicholas L. Syrett
  • A dual biography of two men–one a wealthy bachelor, the other a much younger architect–who met in the early 1920s and hid their romantic relationship until later in life, when one legally adopted the other.
• Loving a Princess (A Lesbian Romance) by Margaux Fox
  • Her Royal Bodyguard Book 2
  • The second book in the Her Royal Bodyguard series.
• Unhappy Medium by K. Sterling
  • The Bisbee Bachelors’ Club Book 3
  • A reluctant medium’s encounter with a witch catapults him into a murder investigation.

Mar. 30

• She’s Too Pretty to Burn by Wendy Heard
  • Two young artists meet the perfect subject, leading to an increasing amount of danger and destruction in this story inspired by The Picture of Dorian Gray.
• Cagematched by Brooklyn Ray
  • A cage fighter falls for a tattoo artist.
• Crossing Lines by Jeris Jean
  • Hollywood Hopefuls Book 3
  • A Hollywood exec tries to figure out why the barista who seemed attracted to him shot him down.
• Knit, Purl, a Baby and a Girl (Carina Adores) by Hettie Bell
  • After becoming unexpectedly pregnant, a woman joins a knitting club and, just as unexpectedly, falls for the group’s leader.
• Ridden Hard by Jon Keys
  • Leather and Grit Book 4
  • Two single dads bond over their kids’ shared love of junior rodeo, but none of them are quite prepared when the two men’s relationship starts becoming more romantic.
• Silky Smooth: A Bold Brew Story by A.M. Arthur
  • After coming across a lost parrot, an artist traces it back to its owner, who becomes a friend–and then something more.
• Bell, Book and Scandal by Josh Lanyon
  • Bedknobs and Broomsticks Book 3
  • A witch who’s promised his police commissioner husband not to get involved with investigations finds himself breaking his no-magic promise when an extortion case puts them both in danger.
• By Way of Sorrow by Robyn Gigl
  • Erin McCabe Mysteries Book 1
  • A trans criminal defense attorney defensd a young trans prostitute who may be the key to solving high-profile murder. 
• Love Like Light: Plays and Performance Texts by Daniel Alexander Jones
  • A collection of plays, including Bel Canto, Blood:Shock:Boogie, Duat, Phoenix Fabrik, clayangels, Black Light, and The Book of Daniel.
• The Hazards of Love Vol. 1: Bright World by Stan Stanley
  • The Hazards of Love Book 1
  • When a talking cat takes over the body of someone who requested its help, the original owner is trapped in the Bright World and must find their way out in the first volume of this graphic novel series.
• ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! Manga Vol. 1 by kiki and Sunao Minakata
  • The first volume of a manga series about a group of fated heroes and a woman with a cursed sword.
• BL Metamorphosis Vol. 4 by Kaori Tsurutani
  • BL Metamorphosis Book 4
  • An older woman discovers a love of BL manga and forms an unlikely friendship with an equally obsessed, much younger bookstore clerk.
• The Pornification of America: How Raunch Culture Is Ruining Our Society by Bernadette Barton
  • A look at “raunch culture” and how sexualizing women is changing society–and not necessarily for the better.
• Eleanor in the Village: Eleanor Roosevelt’s Search for Freedom and Identity in New York’s Greenwich Village by Jan Jarboe Russell
  • A biography of Eleanor Roosevelt focusing on the time she spent in Greenwich Village and how her experiences shaped her actions as First Lady.
• Blackout by Marco Carocari
  • A man’s unintentionally drug-fueled hookup leaves him the sole witness to a murder he can’t prove actually happened–until a body turns up with his prints all over it.

Mar. 31

• The Quarter: Dead Things Season Four: Episode Two by Martina McAtee
  • Dead Things Book 11
  • The latest book in the Dead Things series.
• What Sabrina Wants: An FF Romance by Christina Solatorio and C.P. Watson
  • A woman struggles to move on from the death of her husband, the memory of the married woman she was involved with, and her unrequited feelings for a college friend.
• Furious Chase by Alex McAnders
  • Taming the Beast Book 6
  • The appearance of a woman in need forces two longtime friends to admit their feelings for each other . . . and for her.
• Sweet Haven: Grumpy Bear: MM Romance by JP Sayle
  • Reeling from the end of his marriage, a chef moves back to his hometown and opens a confectionery shop, where he quickly gains an assistant who might just turn his life around.
• Elastic Heart by Faith Ryan
  • Carnaval de la Mort Book 5
  • A circus performer struggles with wanting a relationship and wanting to avoid heartbreak.
• Bleed: Poems by Aaron Pitre
  • A collection of poems about shame, neglect, and pain from the perspective of a queer black American.
• Highwaymen: A Cowboy Gangster Novel by CJ Bishop
  • Cowboy Gangster: Regulators Series Book 2
  • Several groups of cowboys and agents struggle to protect their cargo–and each other–on a perilous mission.
• Storm Signal by Ryann Fletcher
  • The Cricket Chronicles Book 3
  • While working as a janitor in a dingy factory settlement, a woman struggles to get her mother and sisters to safety and accidentally falls in love.
• Transhistoricizing Claud McKay’s Romance in Marseille by Gary Edward Holcomb and William J. Maxwell
  • A collection of essays about Claud McKay’s abandoned novel from the late 1920s.
• Behavioral Health of Minority Active Duty Service Members by Eunice C. Wong, Sarah O. Meadows, Terry L. Schell, et al
  • A behavioral health study of minority service members as compared to their majority peers.
• Lesbians and White Privilege by Andrea L. Dottolo
  • An intersectional study of whiteness, privilege, and oppression in the lesbian community.
• Openly Sam by Peter Gulgowski
  • After his ex-boyfriend dies, a teen struggles to decide how honest he’s willing to be with the world about his sexuality and what he needs to start over.
• Malachi’s Wish (Four Corners Series) by J S Grey
  • Years after losing his fiance in a tragic accident, a bartender finds himself falling for a presumably straight musician.
• My Mate’s Dilemma: MM Alpha/Omega Mpreg Romance by Rosa Swann
  • Blossoming of Fate Book 3
  • A college-aged alpha and his omega struggle to figure out how to make their relationship work.
• Banished by Blood: A M/M Fallen Angel/Vampire Paranormal Romance by Marie Booth
  • Santa Cruz Vampires Book 1
  • The leader of a group of fallen angels, now vampires, receives a new recruit who isn’t what he was expecting.
• Opposites Attract in the Mountains by CJ Turner
  • In the Mountains Book 1
  • The first book in the In the Mountains series.
• Faeblood Unbroken by Alyiah Marie Gonzales
  • The Faeblood Chronicles Book 1
  • A bartender is thrown into the world of vampires and fae.
• Nothing Special VIII: SWAT Ed.: Fox & Bull by A.E. Via
  • A rancher reluctantly turns to a SWAT soldier for help protecting his ranch.

Apr. 1

• Stop Dragon My Heart Around: An MM Urban Fantasy Romance by Rachel Langella
  • The latest urban fantasy romance from the Magic Emporium series.
• All the Way Out by Ingrid Sterling
  • A closeted athlete on his way to college has a one-night stand on a school trip to Rome only to discover that his hookup is one of his new college classmates.
• The Vanishing by Karla Nikole
  • Lore and Lust Book 2
  • Two mated vampires find their lives turned upside down when a large group of vampires disappears for the first time in two hundred years.
• The Good Girls by Geonn Cannon
  • During a brief respite from a good-versus-evil war, a demonic leader rises to power.
• The Family Way by Christopher Diraddo
  • A gay man is asked by his lesbian friends to help them get pregnant.
• Moldovan Hotel by Leah Horlick
  • A collection of poems from the perspective of a Jewish woman who traveled to Romania to learn more about her family’s experiences during the Holocaust.
• Trans: Poems by Hilda Raz
  • A collection of poems about a mother’s experiences raising a trans son.
• Coconut by Nisha Patel
  • Crow Said Poetry Book 5
  • A debut collection of feminist poetry from Canadian National Slam Champion Nisha Patel.
• Awâsis – Kinky and Dishevelled by Louise B. Halfe – Sky Dancer
  • A collection of poems from the perspective of a genderfluid Cree trickster.
• Dear Birch by Margaret Christakos
  • A collection of poems about love, loss, and the future.
• The Only Wonderful Things: The Creative Partnership of Willa Cather and Edith Lewis by Melissa J. Homestead
  • A look at author Willa Cather’s working and personal relationship with magazine editor and copywriter Edith Lewis.
• Boyish: Poems by Brody Parrish Craig
  • A collection of poems exploring southern queer identity.
• Easily Fooled by H. Nigel Thomas
  • Essential Prose Series
  • After receiving his permanent resident visa, a man begins to wonder if his husband is going to leave him.
• Eli’s Little Easter by Dakota Trace
  • A flamboyant party planner catches the eye of the financial advisor he ropes into helping him put together an epic Easter celebration.
• Penumbra by Dan Ackerman
  • A man who inherited a space station orbiting a dying planet works to keep the station from dying as well.
• Steel & Thunder by Dominic N. Ashen
  • Steel & Thunder Book 1
  • After an adventure turns disastrous, a man makes a deal with his orc captor to fight for his freedom . . . but if he loses, the orc will own him forever.
• At the Deep End: Deeper by Deja Elise
  • First Time Lesbian Book 2
  • As she heads out to see her girlfriend for the first time in six months, a woman begins to question the future of the relationship.
• The Hunter and the Cultist by J. A. Giaquinto
  • Hunter X Slayer Book 1
  • A sassy Rogue Hunter finds his life turned upside down when he meets his lifemate and becomes embroiled in a danger from his past.
• The Daddy Doctors: MMM, a Medical Romance, Age Play, BDSM by SM Heart
  • The Daddy Doctors Book 1
  • A struggling teenager runs into two doctors who try to help him.
• Rex’s Sweet Omega: A MM Mpreg Shifter Romance by Fel Fern
  • A vet returns home after the death of his best friend, determined to keep his promise to protect an omega and his son . . . who may end up being more than just a duty, if he lets them be.
• Here Loves a Sociopath: A Dark Bully Academy Romance by C.L. Matthews
  • Here Lies Book 3
  • A sociopath works to save a woman in danger.

Apr. 2

• A Different Kind of Storm by Ashlynn Mills
  • Nerds and Tattoos Book 3
  • The third book in the Nerds and Tattoos series.
• Pelted by Flowers: Poems by Kali Lightfoot 
  • A debut collection of poems by a writer who came out late in life, returned to poetry at age sixty-five, and got her MFA at age seventy.
• Magic and Misrule by Km Merritt
  • Mishap’s Heroes Book 1
  • A half-orc paladin struggles to keep her team alive as they try to find a group of missing orphans.
• Reuben by Mirrah McGee
  • Golem Guerillas MC Book 9
  • An encounter with a rowdy group of bikers changes a stripper’s future.

Apr. 3

• None today 🙁

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Mar. 21

•  Break Point by Garry Michael
  • When he realizes his success isn’t bringing him happiness, a professional tennis player goes back to the man he left six years ago and tries to repair the relationship.
• Blue Line: MM Hockey Romance by Ariel Bishop
  • Tripping Book 5
  • Two hockey players fake a relationship for a PR stunt, but their feelings start to get in the way.
• The Hammer of Witches by Kelly Rose Pflug-Back
  • A collection of poetry blending traditional lore with an exploration of modern ideas about beauty and power.
• Saving Alexander by Leo Sparx
  • House of Otters Book 3
  • A member of the House of Otter risks losing himself amid the expectations that go along with his role and his own sexual appetites.
• Criminal Intentions: Season Two, Episode Nine: Occam’s Razor by Cole McCade
  • Criminal Intentions Book 22
  • When faced with what is apparently the dead body of their lead suspect, two detectives race to find the truth in a case that hits closer to home than either of them realized.

Mar. 22

• Divide & Conquer by McKenzie Stark
  • Two girls stuck in a school for delinquents find themselves falling for each other.
• Somebody 2 Love by Maria Vickers
  • A man whose fiance left him struggles with his growing feelings for an army doctor.
• Walk Through Fire by Jo Davis
  • A new firefighter being stalked by his ex turns to a local police officer for help . . . and maybe a new chance at love.
• Heartscape by Garrett Leigh
  • Vino and Veritas Book 2
  • A man struggling to run a wine bar offers his couch to a stranger in need and ends up falling for him despite their respective baggage.
• Headstrong by Eden Finley
  • Vino and Veritas Book 3
  • A straight man offers to be a gay man’s wingman, but things get complicated when he realizes he might not be straight after all.
• Gravemound by Kim Fielding
  • A man stuck on a planet far from home accepts an offer from a local to provide him with help if he can guard a gravemound for three nights.
• The Foxxxy Gentlemen’s Club: Christian by Nikole Knight
  • Foxxxy Book 1
  • A genderfluid escort falls for a client’s son.
• Broken Valentine by Ashlynn Mills
  • After being left at the altar, a man has a quick fling with a dancer in a gentleman’s club, only to discover that his hook-up is also his student.
• The Sisterhood: Episode Eleven: A Serialized Apocalypse & Academy Saga by Tali Inlow
  • The Sisterhood Book 11
  • The eleventh book in a series about a world after the apocalypse in which two women fight to save their fellow alums from an elite academy.

Mar. 23

• Adorned in Blood by L.S. Barron
  • A trans teen in the process of transitioning is turned into a vampire and struggles to adapt to his new life.
• Bruised by Tanya Boteju
  • A girl who survived the accident that killed her parents joins a roller derby team, hoping the physical pain will help her hide her emotional pain, but ends up with a much different experience than she was expecting.
• Lost Isle by Emmi Lawrence
  • The Ocean’s Aviary Book 1
  • When a cartographer and a sailor are thrown overboard, they have to rely on each other to survive and find the magical current that could save them.
• Age of Mycea: Book 1 by Leigh Jarrett
  • Circle Trilogy Book 1
  • An attack on their empire causes a ruler, a commander, and a healer to overcome their pasts and work together to save their futures.
• Unapologetically Me by Colette Davison
  • Offbeat Shifters Book 3
  • A pop star shifter has a one-night stand with an older man that could become a deeper relationship . . . if either of them would admit it.
• Various Persuasions by AE Lister
  • Persuasions Book 1
  • An unusual Dom meets an unusual sub, and their relationship quickly becomes more than either of them were expecting.
• Where There’s a Kilt, There’s a Way by Ella Stainton
  • Kilty Pleasures Book 2
  • In 1930, a doctor and a psychologist travel to Sweden to teach at a university, but their trip becomes dangerous when the ghost of a young man brings to light everyone’s secrets.
• Kitchen Sink Dom by Tanya Chris
  • Hell’s Bedroom Book 1
  • A PI goes undercover in a BDSM community to find a missing teenager, but the case becomes even more complicated when he falls for a man who seems to know he’s hiding something.
• Eternal Knight by Victoria Sue
  • Guardians of Camelot Book 4
  • The last book in the Guardians of Camelot series.
• Order Up by Wendy Qualls
  • Bold Brew Book 5
  • A barista who hosts an unusual livestream ropes a cafe customer into helping him out for a show that might just lead to more for both of them.
• Interlude by C.S. Poe
  • Snow & Winter Collection Book 1
  • A collection of short stories set in the Snow & Winter universe.
• Please Come Off-Book (Button Poetry) by Kevin Kantor
  • A collection of poems dedicated to giving queer voices the agency to tell their own stories.
• The Cheerful Scapegoat: Fables by Wayne Koestenbaum
  • Semiotext(e) / Native Agents Book 10
  • A collection of short stories in the style of unusual burlesque fables.
• I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Mannie Murphy
  • I Never Promised You a Rose Garden Book 1
  • An illustrated diary discussing the intersection of 90s pop culture and white nationalism in the Pacific Northwest.
• The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions Vol. 2 by Narise Konohara and Marimo Ragawa
  • The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions Book 2
  • A cursed vampire runs afoul of a killer in Japan.
• Chasing After Aoi Koshiba 1 by Hazuki Takeoka and Fly
  • The first in a yuri manga series about a woman remembering her first high school love.
• BL Fans LOVE My Brother?! by Mimu Oyamada
  • A manga about a college student who learns that her shut-in brother is a hugely successful BL manga artist–and he needs her help.
• Hitorijime My Hero 10 by Memeco Arii
  • A yaoi manga about a reluctant gang member and the high school teacher who convinces him that heroes might exist after all.
• Strawberry Fields Once Again Vol. 2 by Kazura Kinosaki
  • Strawberry Fields Once Again Book 2
  • A manga series about a fan of otome games who’s sworn off real-life romance and the girl who’s determined to change her mind.
• Our Teachers Are Dating! Vol. 3 by Pikachi Ohi
  • Our Teachers Are Dating! Book 3
  • Two teachers grow closer as their dating relationship continues.
• Still Straight: Sexual Flexibility among White Men in Rural America by Tony Silva
  • A scholarly study of white men in rural America who identify as straight even though they have romantic and sexual relationships with other men.
• There Is Nothing So Whole as a Broken Heart: Mending the World as Jewish Anarchists by Cindy Milstein
  • A collection of essays by Jewish anarchists.
• The Unbroken by C. L. Clark
  • A soldier with conflicted loyalties struggles with putting down a rebellion, while the niece of the king plots to end her uncle’s reign.
• Blood Moon by H.L. Sudler
  • Years after being shamed as part of a fraternity game, a man invites his tormentors back to their college for a dark surprise.
• Second Chances (A Transgender Romance) by Phoenix Cinders
  • A transgender woman is confronted with her unhappy past when the man who bullied her in high school shows up asking for forgiveness as part of his AA program.
• Dangerously British by Lula Duval
  • Dangerously International Book 3
  • A secret agent on a dangerous mission struggles to keep an innocent bystander safe and ends up falling for him.
• Born in Sickness by L.M. Archer
  • Take Me to Church Series Book 1
  • A closeted gay teen in a homophobic home moves to the Bible Belt just before his senior year and tries to juggle his Christian faith and his growing attraction to a classmate. 
• Musical Mayhem: A Rock Star MM Romantic Comedy Romance by Alley Ciz
  • BTU Alumni #1.5
  • A closeted lead singer of a popular band falls for his producer.
• True Knight by Patricia Logan
  • Prosper Woods Chronicles
  • A sheriff new to a small town in California meets another newcomer with a much more unusual background.

Mar. 24

• Infinite by Charlie Godwyne
  • Sky Nymph Book 1
  • A man trying to build himself a new life after emigrating to Austria meets, befriends, and ultimately falls for two men who need his help finding their way back to each other.
• 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.
• Love Practice: An MM Friends to Lovers Roommates Romance by A.F. Zoelle
  • Good Bad Idea Book 7
  • A man who can never get a second date asks his roommate to help him, but their “lessons” soon become complicated by their feelings for each other.
• Getting It Together by Sina Grace, Omar Spahi, Jenny D. Fine, and Mx. Struble
  • Getting It Together Book 1
  • When a couple decides to move to an open relationship, their various friends and family members have a hard time adjusting to the change in this first volume of a graphic novel series.
• Infamous: Tiger King: The Ultimate Exotic Edition by Michael Frizell and Joe Paradise
  • A graphic novel version of the Netflix series.
• The Memory Project: A Sci-Fi Mystery Novel by Andrew C Youngson
  • A Weaver–someone who can experience other people’s memories–returns to his Thai boarding school to track down the truth behind a memory he can’t explain.
• Hollow Heart #2 by Paul Allor and Paul Tucker
  • Hollow Heart Book 2
  • A former human, now only a collection of organs in a suit, meets and falls for a mechanic who tries to help him.

Mar. 25

• The Change in the Soul by B Q Hanson
  • The Change Book 4
  • Two men struggle to keep their relationship intact in the face of jealousy and a dangerous stalker.
• Scoring the Goal: Year 1 – The Freshman Year by Adam Van Dyck
  • Scoring the Goal Book 1
  • A soccer player lands a place on a college team, but he soon learns that his youth leagues haven’t prepared him for this level of play . . . or his cute teammate.
• King’s Man by Sally Malcolm
  • Outlawed Book 1
  • Former lovers on the opposite sides of the Revolutionary War are reunited in post-war London for a mission that could rekindle their relationship–or get them killed.
• Dressed in Desire: An M/M Daddy Romance by Quinn Ward
  • Club DeSires Book 1
  • A genderfluid man nervous about publicly expressing his gender falls for an older man who convinces him to give it a try.
• Vandal by Rachel Leigh
  • Redwood Rebels Book 3
  • Despite having his own secrets, a man sets out to destroy someone else’s life by revealing his.
• Hijinks with a Hellhound by Louisa Masters
  • Hidden Species Book 3
  • The third book in the Hidden Species series.
• The Nightshade Guild: Mage You Look by Abigail Kade
  • The Nightshade Guild Book 3
  • A grumpy mage tasked with keeping a young queen safe gets unexpected help from a delivery guy.
• Caravaggio by Leo Bersani and Ulysse Dutoit
  • BFI Film Classics
  • A scholarly look at the 1986 film Caravaggio and its portrayal of the Italian artist.
• I Am Always a Kid by Jade Trail
  • The author’s diary, written at age nineteen, focusing on his experiences with social anxiety, sexuality, and mental illness.
• Beyond Evil by Donna Raider 
  • Two Different Worlds Book 5
  • A witch and her angel partner move their family to a small Texas town that turns out to be far less idyllic than they thought it would be.
• Finding His Boy: An MM Age Gap Romance by K. D. Ryan
  • A lonely young man struggling to survive on his own finds love with an older man whose past may tear them apart.
• Press One for Fake Boyfriend by Joe Satoria
  • Dial a Man Book 1
  • The first book in the Dial a Man series.
• Off the Pitch Short Story Collection by Charlie Novak
  • A collection of short stories set in the Greenwich Athletic world.
• A Special Kind of Perfect by H.M. Wolfe and Evera Ellis
  • Two people who suspect they’re soulmates are kept apart by the enemies of their pasts.
• Purgatory Playhouse: A M/M Fantasy Rom-Com by E.J. Russell
  • Magic Emporium Book 10
  • A theater technician finds himself mounting a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the Greek pantheon, with potentially dangerous results for a bad show.
• Zander: An MM Daddy Romance by Carly Marie
  • Johnson Family Rules Book 1
  • A chief deputy and his new hire grow closer as their personal and professional lives keep overlapping.
• Seduced by a Sinner by Leighton Greene
  • M/M Mafia Romance Book 4
  • A mafia enforcer assigned to guard the boss’s husband finds himself falling for a soon-to-be-ordained priest.

Mar. 26

• Give In by Scarlett Grace
  • The Intern Book 4
  • A woman gets her dream internship at an NYC cosmetics firm, but in order to pay the bills, she takes a job at a club–where she realizes her boss is a client.
• Wishes for Rohi by K.L. Hiers
  • Jinn and Tonic Book 1
  • A man learns his hookup for the night is the twin brother of a prince he’s been promised to, thanks to a deal his grandfather made with a jinn.
• Shift of Morals: An MM Shifter Romance by K Webster
  • Kingdom of Wolves Book 5
  • An alpha shifter saves a beta who becomes a liability when his need for revenge threatens their growing romantic relationship.
• Straight-Boy: Mpreg Romance by Beau Brown
  • Red Sky, Texas Book 8
  • A young alpha who can’t find the right woman complicates his life by getting involved with a much older (and very male) omega.
• Fat Activism (Second Edition): A Radical Social Movement by Charlotte Cooper
  • A look at the forty-year history of fat activism, including how feminism and queer theory have played a part.
• Motorcycles & Teddy Bears by Sammi Cee
  • Takoda Outreach Center Book 5
  • A man with three adopted children falls for a hair stylist who keeps showing up to help out.
• Sitting in a Tree: An MMM Novella by Emy Calirel
  • Three men fall in love and try to navigate their relationship in the middle of the apocalypse.
• Can You Stop Me? by Romilly King
  • The Outreach Book 3
  • A recovering drunk chooses a very unorthodox way of getting sober.
• His Sweet Boy: An M/M Second Chance at Love Romance by Olivia Joy
  • AirB&D Book 2
  • Two men with difficult pasts find each other through a matchmaker and must decide if they’re willing to start over.
• Adrian Bradley’s Best Mistake by Catherine Cloud
  • A hockey player who can’t afford to mess up tries to hide his distaste–or is it something else?–for the pop star who arrives to sing the anthem for the next game.
• Broken Bride: A Dark Reverse Harem Romance by Loki Renard
  • After his father is murdered, a man is forced to marry the dangerous killer.
• My Best Friend’s Brother by K.C. Wells
  • A man falls in love with his best friend’s younger brother.
• Rescuing Reality by Abigail Kade
  • Familiar Magick Book 3
  • A careless new witch and an overconfident old god must figure out how to save each other.

Mar. 27

• Confined Desires by Katherine McIntyre
  • Rehoboth Pact Book 1
  • Two old friends stuck quarantining together realize their feelings might be romantic.
• Bounce by Becca Seymour
  • Outback Boys Book 2
  • Two men who are part of an outdoor adventure group fall in love but are held back by their respective pasts.
• Cinders & Ashes Book 3: A Gay Retelling of Cinderella by X. Aratare
  • Cinder & Ashes Book 3
  • A fae prince and a human king try to bring their worlds together to restore balance–and to give them a chance to be together.
• The Devotion of Delflenor by R. Cooper
  • A knight and her squire, who is secretly in love with her, go on a quest to find a way to save their kingdom.
• AnyFANG for Him: A Bite to Save, Shifter, MPreg-Possible Love Story by J. D. Light
  • CREA Book 5
  • When his father becomes deathly ill, a shifter goes to a human healer for help, with surprising results.

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! 🌈

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Mar. 14

• Key Lime Kisses by Kallie Frost
  • An alpha who recently had his heart broken accepts a request from his sister to bake a key lime pie, setting off a series of events that leads him to a potential new mate.
• Blueberry Pie Beau by Jena Wade
  • Two unlikely men come together, thanks to a somewhat pathetic-looking pie and a bachelor auction.
• Banana Cream Dreams by Leyla Hunt
  • A meeting between two men at a bachelor auction seems destined to go nowhere . . . until one of them applies for a job at a new restaurant and realizes his potential boss is the alpha he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about.
• Claimed: Ramjin Alien Warrior Mates by Leona Windwalker
  • The Hidden Nebula War Book 1
  • An alien risks his life to save the man he loves in the midst of a rebellion.

Mar. 15

• 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.
• My Recipe for Love by Ashlynn Mills
  • After his boyfriend decides they should get a “free” day from their relationship on Thursdays, a man hatches a plan to make him jealous.
• Beautifully Wicked by Charity Parkerson
  • Candied Crush Book 13
  • Known for getting into trouble, the less talented twin of a famous rock star catches the eye of a star pitcher who must compete with an ex for his affection.
• Roped Tight: A Second Chance Romance by Kim Loraine
  • Ryker Ranch Book 4
  • A champion bull rider comes home to help out as his family ranch and falls for his first love, who broke his heart years ago.
• Emerett Has Never Been in Love by Anyta Sunday
  • Love, Austen Book 1
  • After “losing” his best friend to marriage, a man decides to play matchmaker, despite his best friend’s dad’s warnings.
• Featherbed by Annabeth Albert
  • Vino and Veritas Book 1
  • A bookseller on borrowed time falls for a younger chicken farmer.
• The Player’s Encore by Joe Cosentino
  • Player Piano Mysteries Book 2
  • A music teacher and a ghost he unleashed from an antique player piano search for the truth behind a series of murders.
• American Paraliterature and Other Theories to Hijack Communication by Black Stricklin
  • Anthem Symploke Studies in Theory
  • A scholarly study of the intersection of post-1968 French theory and the American avant-garde.
• Lesbian Cinderella by Kitty Jones
  • A retelling of Cinderella in which a girl learning to stand up for herself falls for the princess of her realm.
• Besiege Me by Nicholas Wong
  • A collection of poetry about the Hong Kong/China conflict and the queer urban experience.
• Two for the Talisman by Anton Wirček
  • Chronicles of Korick Book 1
  • A warrior-thief goes on a quest to steal a powerful talisman from an evil wizard.
• Blood Moon by Catherine Lundoff
  • Wolves of Wolf’s Point Book 2
  • A female werewolf pack rallies around a member who was found with a dead body in her car trunk and no memory of how it got there.
• Good White Queers?: Racism and Whiteness in Queer U.S. Comics (Queer Studies) by Linke Kai
  • An analysis of racism and intersectional allyship in queer comics written by the white queer community.
• Home Is Where You Queer Your Heart by Arisa White, Miah Jeffra, et al
  • An anthology of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction by queer writers and artists about their identities.
• Hot News by Caleb Pine
  • A man whose fiance died assumes he’ll never find someone else until he meets a reporter who is struggling with his own heartbreaks.
• Betrayed by Kensie King
  • World of Shadows Book 3
  • The next book in the World of Shadows series.
• Taking Liberty by Kim Pritekel
  • A young woman recently out of work returns home to a small town where she is reunited with the police sergeant who’s been pining after her for years and may be ready to make a move.
• The Foreman and the Drifter: A Gay M/M Cowboy Romance by Jackie North
  • Farthingdale Ranch Book 1
  • A ranch manager trying to enforce the rules finds himself wanting to break them for a drifter who arrives looking for a job.

Mar. 16

• Five Ways to Fall Out of Love by Emily Martin
  • Amidst her parents’ imminent divorce, her best friend’s obsession with finding “the one,” and the fallout of her own disastrous homecoming date, a high school student struggles to decide whether to give love another chance.
• Love’s Truth by C.A. Popvich
  • A woman who barely escaped a cult tries to rebuild her life and even considers starting a relationship with an attractive conservation officer, but her past threatens to destroy her chance at happiness.
• The Noble and the Nightingale (The Sisters of Sarras) by Barbara Ann Wright
  • An ex-spy falls for a noble, but when their kingdoms threaten to go to war again, it could mean death for both women.
• Fleur d’Lies by Mj Williams
  • A trans cop learns that his fellow police officers are breaking the rules and sets about proving it, despite the danger it puts him in.
• Coming to Life on South High by Lee Patton
  • A young gay man from a white, working-class family falls in love with a black artist and must face both racism and other coming-of-age challenges as he tries to build the life he wants.
• On the Rocks by Riley Scott
  • A woman on the run from her past starts a relationship with a Florida bartender, but their self-destructive behavior threatens to derail their chance at happiness.
• Next Exit Home by Dena Blake
  • A city veterinarian returns home to help her ailing father’s rural clinic, where sparks fly between her and a local vet assistant.
• Leaving’s Not the Only Way to Go by Kay Acker
  • A woman adrift after her father’s death is drawn to an autistic home designer whose daughter may be the key to helping them move forward together.
• Running Scared by Saffron Blu
  • Running Hearts Book 2
  • A broken-hearted bassist falls for someone new, but when his ex re-enters his life, the three of them struggle to figure out what they want.
• Table for Two by Kate Gavin
  • Two strangers share a table at a busy restaurant and leave hating each other . . . only to discover they’re caterer and client.
• What a Tangled Web by Melissa Brayden
  • A Tangle Valley Romance Book 3
  • A winemaker buys a cafe without realizing she’s bought it out from under the woman who had a crush on her in high school–and who isn’t about to forgive her any time soon.
• Splinters of the Heart by Alyssa Rabil
  • A desperate man is rescued from a bad situation by a doctor, but as the two grow closer, their happiness is threatened by problems from their past.
• Guarding Evelyn by Erin Zak
  • A woman on leave from the Secret Service takes a job as a bodyguard for a famous actress, and while the two butt heads, they soon become closer than either of them expected they would.
• Coaching the Nerd: An Opposites Attract, Campus MM Romance by Eli Easton and Tara Lain
  • Nerds vs Jocks Book 2
  • A nerdy boy joins the jocks’ flag football team, where he grows closer to the classmate assigned to train him.
• Embouchure: Poems by Emilia Phillips
  • Akron Series in Poetry
  • A series of poems telling the story of one woman’s coming out.
• Sweet Lies Here by Dalnette P. Bell
  • In the early 1960s, two girls embark on an interracial relationship that quickly shifts from platonic to romantic.
• Active Reception by Noah Ross
  • A collection of poetry about viewing love and life from the bottom.
• Transversal: Poems (Camino del Sol) by Urayoán Noel
  • A collection of bilingual poetry about love, loss, and desire through the lens of the author’s Puerto Rican heritage.
• Sex with Strangers by Michael Lowenthal
  • A collection of short stories about modern relationships, intimacy, and hookups.
• The Tender Grave by Sheri Reynolds
  • A teenager tries to escape the consequences of her participation in a hate crime by running to the half-sister she’s never met, but when she learns that her half-sister is married to a woman, they both have to re-examine what it means to be family and find forgiveness.
• Elfquest: Stargazer’s Hunt by Wendy Pini, Richard Pini, Sonny Strait, and Nate Piekos
  • A graphic novel about an elf who travels from his ancestral home to uncharted space.
• The Mirror Season by Anna-Marie McLemore
  • After being assaulted at a party, a girl carefully befriends a fellow victim with no memory of that night even as the magic world around them begins to descend into chaos.
• That Way Madness Lies: 15 of Shakespeare’s Most Notable Works Reimagined by Dahlia Adler
  • Fifteen retellings of Shakespeare’s stories by a variety of YA authors.
• Earth 832: A Lesbian Action Adventure by L. Fergus
  • The New Angels Book 2
  • Five women struggle to save lives on an alternate Earth where the United States is an empire threatened by danger on all sides.
• Wolf Maneuvers by Julia Talbot
  • Nose to Tail Inc. Book 3
  • A retired black ops soldier and an undercover security agent struggle to put their growing attraction on the back burner as they fight to protect the children in their pack.
• Fated: Koi and the Osprey by Hawke Oakley
  • Pack of Brothers Book 6
  • An alpha still learning his role meets an omega who doesn’t fit in, and the two begin to suspect they may be fated mates.
• The Offering Surrender by Rosary Deville
  • Wolves of Wereduin Book 2
  • A beta struggling to escape his alpha realizes his alpha may be the only way to survive the brutal Offering.
• Working Out West by Lila Rose
  • Polished P & P Book 3
  • A college student signs up as an escort to help pay the bills and ends up falling for a client.
• Fiery: MM Fantasy Adventure by Joseph Satoria
  • The Witch Prince Book 3
  • Two witches in a forbidden romance fight against an ancient conspiracy.

Mar. 17

• Just in the Nick of Time by Adam Stevens
  • Two teens staying on a farm for the summer encounter surprise cowboys and an unexpected ex-girlfriend.
• Lives That Resist Telling: Migrant and Refugee Lesbians by Eithne Luibhéid
  • A scholarly look at migrant women who identify as lesbian, queer, or nonheteronormative.
• Tale of G’lent: The One Worthy of Love by Hermaeus Librum
  • The Chroniclers of Lost Tales Book 1
  • The story of the last of the Archdragons, who is trying to protect his adopted child.
• Secrets & Badges by Sammi Cee
  • Takoda Outreach Center Book 3
  • When two boys with dangerous secrets arrive at the homeless shelter he runs, a man struggles to figure out if–and how–to tell the police officer he’s falling in love with.
• Make Mine a Double by LE Franks
  • Cocktails & Chaos Book 1
  • A mixologist falls for the bouncer at the bar where he works.
• Adler’s Hart by Misty Walker
  • On his way out of Alaska, a man gets snowed in with his match from a hook-up app, and what was meant to be a one-off quickly becomes something more serious.

Mar. 18

• Morte by Leigh Kenzie
  • Vendetta Book 5
  • Two men struggle to survive threats to their mafia family.
• Make Mine a Lion by Harper B. Cole and Colbie Dunbar
  • Mated by Chance Book 1
  • A shifter who thinks of himself as damaged goods goes to a matchmaker, who sets him up with someone he thinks is all wrong . . . but might actually be all right.
• The Heart Heist by Elle Keaton
  • Crimes of the Heart Book 2
  • A man still recovering from a broken heart decides to give up on relationships–a decision that’s difficult to stick with when he gets a second chance at love.
• Vanilla Steamer by Crystal Lacy
  • Bold Brew Book 4
  • A barista assumes he’s incompatible with the customer he’s attracted to, but when his assumptions turn out to be wrong, their pasts may still keep them apart.
• Distorted by Nyla K
  • Alabaster Penitentiary Book 1
  • The first book in a dark romance series about a place where people are sent when they’re presumed dead.
• Past Grief by Edward J Leahy
  • A police officer struggling with her father’s suicide becomes embroiled in a case involving a mass shooting and a transgender witness.
• Moss-Covered Claws by Jonah Barrett
  • A collection of fantasy short stories about anxiety-feeding demons, time-traveling anti-facists, and vengeful spirits.
• Once Before Sunset by David Deutsch
  • A man travels through New Hampshire, Princeton, and Amsterdam, trying to find himself.
• Coming Out, Again: Transition Stories by Sabrina Symington
  • A graphic novel featuring a variety of coming-out stories.
• Ethnicity and Kinship in North American and European Literatures by Silvia Schultermandl and Klaus Rieser
  • Routledge Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Literature
  • A scholarly look at kinship and cultural narratives of belonging.
• The Autistic Trans Guide to Life by Yenn Purkis and Wenn B. Lawson
  • A survival guide for autistic trans and nonbinary adults written by two leading autistic trans activists.
• Loving Scarlet by Catherine Tramell
  • The Bad Blue Curvy Romances Book 5
  • The local “bad girl” finds her plans consistently blocked by the local sheriff, leading to even more problems when they fall for each other.
• He Braved the Storm by Kody Boye
  • The Elements of Ice Book 3
  • The new ruler of a clan of shifters has to figure out how to keep his pack safe in the face of new conflicts and dangers.
• Knight by Aubree Valentine
  • Day and Knight Series Book 2
  • Struggling under the weight of his secrets, a man returns to his rural Pennsylvania hometown only to realize he can’t outrun his past.
• Zyon by Michelle Frost and Michele Notaro
  • Kingdoms of Pelas Book 1
  • After being kidnapped to be the prize in a contest of champions, a young human learns that the warriors are in just as much danger from their lord as he is.
• How to Love by Susan Hawke
  • LOVESTRONG Book 8
  • Two men recovering from difficult past relationships fall for each other quickly, but an unexpected consequence of the past forces them to reimagine what their future might look like.

Mar. 19

• Goddess by Liv Savell and Sterling D’Este
  • Call of Calamity Book 2
  • The second book in the Call of Calamity series.
• Sugar Daddy: A Dark Age Gap Romance by Xan Collins
  • After escaping an older, dangerous ex-lover, a college student is reunited with his ex-lover’s son, and as the two head toward a romantic relationship, he struggles to deal with his guilt and what he really needs.
• Roman by Avril Ashton
  • Freelancers Book 2
  • A mix-up has a mercenary and an ex-pastor stuck together in a cabin during a storm.
• 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.
• The Elven King’s Love by Devon Vesper
  • Fated Elves Book 2
  • An elven king tries to keep his new lover safe without explaining the bond they accidentally initiate–one that could endanger them both.
• Love Forged by Nicole Pyland
  • A woman discovers that the father who left her is actually still alive, and she sets out to find him along with her best friend, who’s secretly in love with her.
• Grantham by Taylor Rylan
  • Warlocks of Amherst Book 4
  • The fourth book in the Warlocks of Amherst series.
• Indirection by Gregory Ashe
  • Borealis: Without a Compass Book 1
  • Two PIs work a case at a gay romance convention while also struggling with their own relationship.
• Revenant by Richard Amos
  • Fallen Fire Book 3
  • A fixer of magical objects struggles with his true nature and his growing feelings for the detective he’s working with.
• Stories I’d Never Tell Without Wine: …Spilling My Past, Not the Red by Allister Dean
  • A collection of humorous essays.
• African Literature in the Digital Age: Class and Sexual Politics in New Writing from Nigeria and Kenya by Shola Adenekan
  • A look at how and why queer Nigerian and Kenyan writers are putting their work on the internet.
• Tomas by L.J. Diva
  • Porn Star Brothers Book 3
  • A personal-trainer-turned-porn-star fights to hold onto the life and the people he loves.
• Forever by L.J. Diva
  • Porn Star Brothers
  • Three porn star brothers struggle to move on with their lives after a series of catastrophic events, but one brother finds a new level of challenge when it comes to getting his happily-ever-after in a homophobic world.
• Love Never Dies by L.J. Diva
  • Porn Star Brothers
  • Against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic of the 70s and 80s, two men try to keep their lives going and their relationship intact . . . until tragedy strikes.
• Dreads & Crew Cuts by Sammi Cee
  • Takoda Outreach Center Book 4
  • After being kicked out of his parents’ house, a recent high school grad gets taken in by his brother and falls for his brother’s best friend.
• Pretty Wild by Christina Lee and Riley Hart
  • A straight-laced man falls for his wilder friend, but the two can’t quite connect, each thinking the other wants something different.
• Blood Money by Fyn Alexander
  • A man struggling to heal from drug addiction and rebuild his architecture business gets caught up in a plan to chase down human traffickers–a plan that puts not only him, but also his new relationship, in danger.
• Magic of Wolf by Xya Olsen
  • Magic of Four Book 2
  • A student in his second year at Oracle Academy faces a death prophecy, unruly magic, and a haunting by a ghost only he can hear.
• Glamour by Mychael Black
  • Fae-ry Tales Book 3
  • The prince of the Light Fae realm falls for a Dark Fae scout.
• XOXO, Byron: A M/M Age Play Romance by A.W. Scott
  • Princess Pen Pals Book 2
  • A pen pal program brings together two lonely men.
• Bound with You: A Bound & Controlled Spin-Off by Shaw Montgomery
  • Tender Control Book 1
  • After struggling for years to keep his family financially afloat, a man finally earns the freedom to think about his own needs and meets someone who’s also wondering where to go from here.
• Blind Tiger by Jordan L. Hawk
  • The Pride Book 1
  • In a 1924 Chicago where magic is just as prevalent as prohibition, a small-town man moves to the big city, meets a cheetah shifter, and is drawn into the underworld of gangs and crime bosses as they search for a killer.

Mar. 20

• 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 Masters by Bayla Dornon
  • Restoration Book 3
  • The last book in the Restoration series.
• Bedknobs and Brimstone by K.L. Noone
  • An empath and a man with demon powers struggle to make their relationship work, despite their potentially dangerous abilities.

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Mar. 8

• The King’s Decree by Torina Kingsley
  • Fractured & Fabled Book 1
  • A teenage princess suffering from depression finds solace with a supportive village girl in this retelling of The Princess Who Never Laughed.
• Passion You Bring by Megs Pritchard
  • Club Electra Book 4
  • An incident at their club threatens to tear two men apart just as their relationship was deepening.
• Queen’s Ransom: A Fog City Novel by Layla Reyne
  • An assassin falls for a down-to-earth auto shop owner as their lives increasingly overlap during an investigation into a drive-by shooting.
• Chosen of Chaos by Benjamin Medrano
  • Eve of Destruction Book 1
  • A retired warlord gets back into the game after a mercenary attack threatens the planet where she was trying to live a peaceful life.
• A Warrior’s Heart by Jaclyn Osborn
  • Tales of Fate Book 3
  • Two mermen fall for each other, but an impending war between merpeople and humans threatens their relationship.
• His Mistake by Pandora Pine
  • Gemini Warlocks Book 1
  • After a messy breakup, a warlock reunites with his ex and tries to convince him to give things another chance.
• The Sisterhood: Episode Ten: A Serialized Apocalypse & Academy Saga by Tali Inlow
  • The Sisterhood Book 10
  • After the end of the world, two women who attended an elite academy together years ago must rely on each other to save their fellow alums.
• Queer Migration and Asylum in Europe by Richard C. M. Mole
  • A look at queer migration to Europe and how real life experiences differ from the generally accepted ideas of European tolerance.

Mar. 9

• Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales
  • A girl who secretly offers relationship advice is blackmailed into helping a classmate win back his ex–who also happens to be her best friend.
• Ravage the Dark by Tara Sim
  • Scavenge the Stars Book 2
  • After escaping a debtor’s ship, a woman sets out to track down her betrayer, joined by a man searching for the cure for his sister’s deadly illness.
• Sweet & Bitter Magic by Adrienne Tooley
  • In a world where some are witches and some are sources of magic, a witch cursed to never love makes a deal with a source who is desperate to save her father.
• Fragile Remedy by Maria Ingrande Mora
  • A boy who was created as a genetic experiment escapes and finds love, only to realize that if he doesn’t go back to the organization that made him, he’ll die.
• Sea and Flame by Tallie Rose
  • A woman learns that her magic comes from a lineage she didn’t know she had, and it’s up to her and a mysterious fae to figure out a way to save both of their worlds from dangerous magic that only she can fight.
• Can’t Take That Away by Steven Salvatore
  • A genderqueer teen finds romance and fights discrimination when they decide to try out for the school musical.
• Learned Reactions by Jayce Ellis
  • Higher Education Book 2
  • Hoping to adopt his niece, a man convinces his friend to pose as his partner so that they’ll look like a solid family . . . but their “fake” relationship hits a little too close to home.
• Electra Rex by April C. Griffith
  • Broke and massively in debt, the last human in the world–who also happens to be a starship captain–travels the galaxy looking for cash but winds up uncovering the truth about humanity’s destruction . . . and maybe finding love along the way.
• Death Dancer: A Bad-Boy Dancer, By-the-Book Detective MM Romantic Suspense by Tara Lain
  • Dangerous Dancers Book 2
  • When his rival is murdered, a dancer becomes the prime suspect and must work with the detective he despises–or maybe doesn’t–to find the truth.
• Eye of the Beholder by M.D. Grimm
  • A man with a past starts over as the blacksmith for a paranormal community in LA, but when he falls for a vampire with secrets of his own, they’re both put in harm’s way.
• Antiques and Honey Bees: A Small Town M/M Shifter Romance by Chloe Zane
  • Buck’s Landing Book 2
  • With his beekeeping business on the rocks, a man desperately tries to sell off furniture to make ends meet and ends up falling for the would-be buyer.
• Go Deeper: MMF Ménage Romance by Alyssa Turner
  • Working It In Book 2
  • A man enlists the help of a friend to win over the woman he once hurt but would now like to join their relationship.
• Luckmonkey by Alysia Constantine
  • A misfit punk band moonlighting as anticapitalist activists struggles to keep their found family together after one of them brings home a wind-up monkey that sets off a dangerous chain of events.
• Sarahland by Sam Cohen
  • A series of short stories featuring diverse heroines all named Sarah.
• The Recent East by Thomas Grattan
  • Shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a woman who defected from East Germany moves herself and her children back to the area, where the evolution of the city changes the whole family.
• Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans
  • A collection of poetry about race, feminism, and queerness.
• Bedside Matters by Richard Alther
  • A man whose body is breaking down at the end of his life watches his family continue to struggle as he tries to find solace in Rumi’s poetry.
• Star Eater by Kitty Shields
  • Star Eater Book 1
  • A boy possessed by a demon comes to the attention of the supernatural underworld as he tries to keep pretending he’s normal.
• Liam’s Doom by Robin Schadel
  • A PI struggles to unravel the mysteries of her local supernatural community before a government agent arrives to solve the problem using lethal force.
• Caste Heaven Vol. 5 by Chise Ogawa
  • The fifth volume of a yaoi manga series about a school where students’ social standing is determined by a cutthroat game that can quickly make winners into losers.
• The Rose of Versailles Volume 4 by Ryoko Ikeda
  • The fourth volume of the classic manga series about the life of a crossdressing noblewoman during the French Revolution.
• Toritan: Birds of a Feather Vol. 2 by Kotetsuko Yamamoto
  • The second volume of a manga about two men who can communicate with birds.
• Nonbinary: A Memoir by Genesis P-Orridge
  • A memoir about the nonbinary inventor of industrial music.
• Three Dads and a Baby: Adventures in Modern Parenting by Ian Jenkins
  • A memoir about the man who, along with his two partners, became part of the first polyamorous family to be legal parents.
• Getting Back Up: A Story of Resilience, Self-Acceptance, and Success by Harma Hartouni
  • A memoir about an American raised in Iran who struggled to overcome a life-threatening injury while growing up gay in a dangerously homophobic community.
• Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York by Elon Green
  • The true story of a serial killer from the 80s and 90s who targeted gay men in New York City.
• Commitment Issues: An Age Gap, Fake Boyfriend, Friends with Benefits to Lovers MM Romance by Ali Ryecart
  • Silver Foxes MM Romance Series Book 1
  • When he’s invited to a friend’s wedding–which his ex will also be attending–a man brings along a (much younger) fake date . . . which leads to problems when they develop real feelings for each other.
• Lucky: A Friends to Lovers MMM MPreg by J. D. Light and Ann Attwood
  • WTF Book 3
  • Two best friends fall for the same man . . . with unexpected results.
• Staccato by E.M. Lindsey
  • Magnum Opus Book 2
  • A blind pianist falls for a punk band guitarist, but the opportunity of a lifetime may end up tearing them apart.

Mar. 10

• Magic Mutant Nightmare Girl by Erin Grammar
  • Magic Mutants Book 1
  • A girl using her love of Harajuku fashion to distract her from the world is forced to step up when she discovers she has super strength and the ability to fight the mutants threatening San Francisco.
• My Lover’s Resolve: MM Alpha/Omega Mpreg Romance by Rosa Swann
  • Blossoming of Fate Book 2
  • Two mates struggle with their decision to stay apart.
• Sweet Spot: A Second Chance M/M Sports Romance by Quinn Ward
  • Homeruns Book 4
  • Two baseball players whose relationship ended messily are reunited and given another chance to make things right.
• Falling for Trouble by R. Cayden
  • His Best Friend’s Brother Book 5
  • A man discovers his hook up is actually his best friend’s brother.
• The Emp’s Test by J. Scott Coatsworth
  • An injured man is saved by a silent tribesman, and the two try to overcome their very different backgrounds to come to an understanding–and maybe something more.

Mar. 11

• Rebel: An Outlawed Story by Sally Malcolm
  • A short story about two very different men who fall in love right before the Revolutionary War.
• Luc: MMF Ménage Poly Romance by Caia Daniels
  • Eat Play Love – A Boys of Summer Series Book 2
  • A poly triad falls in love and tries to figure out how to make their status officially legal.
• Caleb by Summer Stanton
  • Carnal Pleasures Book 3
  • Four men try to make their relationship work amid dangers in the shape of vampires, werewolves, and their complicated pasts.
• Perfect Matcha by Erin McLellan
  • Bold Brew Book 3
  • A man looking for a date to a wedding calls on his best friend–who’s secretly in love with him–for help, but their increasingly spicy “lessons” threaten to make them own up to their real feelings.
• Of Betrayal and Monsters by Alice Winters
  • Winsford Shifters Book 2
  • The second book in the Winsford Shifters series.
• A Woman Turning Her Straight Husband Gay: He Begins to Want It by Matt Markham
  • Turning Her Straight Husband Gay Book 3
  • A woman manipulates her husband into becoming sexually involved with another man.
• Alpha Rush: An LGBT Action/Adventure Romance by Sue Brown
  • J.T’s Bar Book 7
  • After his lover walks out during a fight, a man begins to suspect something sinister happened–but in order to find answers, he’ll have to admit to the relationship.
• Life Support by Elouise East
  • Crush Book 6
  • A man decides to get self-defense training after a colleague’s sexual harassment becomes a threat to his safety, and while he tries to keep the details secret, his trainer becomes a safe person to talk about it–and maybe something more.
• Grumpy Cooper: An Enemies-to-Lovers, MM Neighbor Romance by Fel Fern and Lily Light
  • A tattoo artist has his mind made up about his obnoxious neighbor, but as they get to know each other, they realize they have more in common than they thought.
• The Young Man’s Guide to Love and Loyalty: MM Alternate Historical Romance by Clara Merrick
  • Magic Emporium Book 8
  • A loyal subject of the queen finds himself drawn to a man he later learns has designs on the queen’s daughter–and her power.
• We Have Till Monday by Cara Dee
  • A man having a not-quite-midlife-crisis takes a class with a celebrity chef and becomes enthralled with the relationship between the chef and his husband.
• Stud by K.M. Neuhold
  • Four Bears Construction Book 5
  • A construction worker sabotages the relationships of the much younger man he refused but can’t stop thinking about.
• Witchbane: Gay Urban Fantasy Action Adventure Novel by Lissa Kasey
  • A Kitsune Chronicles Story Book 3
  • As his powers start to take a toll on him, a kitsune who is also part fae ventures into an ancient fae land for help.

Mar. 12

• The Artist and the Attorney by Amy Blythe
  • An artist who can’t get over her ex agrees to paint an attorney looking for access to the art gallery for a case, but the two end up far more involved than they intended.
• Gage’s Champion by Corie Rosling
  • Treasure Hollow Book 1
  • Two men get married on a whim but run into trouble when they realize they’re actually in love . . . and one of them has a nasty father who won’t approve.
• Let Me Hate You by Gianni Holmes
  • A Love Permit Novel Book 2
  • Two men struggle with their not-always-healthy feelings for each other.
• Signs of Spring by Rachel Ember
  • Wild Ones Book 2
  • A rancher and his new city boyfriend return to Chicago to deal with complications involving an ex-business partner, bringing up more baggage than either of them expected.
• How to Catch a Biker: A May/December MM Romance by Ana Ashley
  • Chester Falls Book 5
  • A writer visiting a small town for research meets and falls for a local biker.
• Cardinal Rules by Brady Phoenix
  • A college student takes up a friend’s offer to join her for her hometown’s Pride festivities, but their celebration takes a dark turn when a stalker and a series of disappearances lead to murder.
• The Art of Becoming by Charlotte Kluskens
  • A pianist who just got into a prestigious school secretly changes his major to drama, and as he tries to hold onto his secrets, his relationship with his parents heads toward a breaking point.
• Three Shots: A Small Town MMF Poly Romance by Brigham Vaughn
  • Poly in Pendleton Book 1
  • A musician, a designer, and a bar owner struggle to make their poly relationship work in a small town.
• Total Secrecy: A Law Enforcement Gay Romance by Jacy Braegan
  • Oklahoma Hearts Book 2
  • A man on the run from his ex falls for the undercover agent investigating his case.
• The Long Game by Anna Martin
  • A man hiding deep undercover gets involved with a school counsellor in the small town where he’s cooling his heels, but when his past catches up with him, he has to race to save his future from his past.
• Memory Lane by HJ Welch
  • Pine Cove Book 5
  • A man who is secretly in love with his stuntman best friend gets the opportunity to help when his friend is injured and returns to their hometown.
• The Frogman and the Spy: A M/M Superhero Romance by Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt
  • Royal Powers II Book 2
  • An off-duty CIA agent teams up with the princess’s gardener to investigate “accidents” that may be the work of a rogue supervillain.

Mar. 13

• A Sloth Like Love by Stevie Shimmercox
  • Shifters UnliM/Mited Book 4
  • The recruiter for a company that hires out shifters receives a request for a sloth shifter to infiltrate a mob family in Las Vegas.
• Girls Kingdom: Volume 2 by Nayo and Shio Sakura
  • Girls Kingdom Book 2
  • The second volume in a manga series about a girl attending a school for maids and struggling to survive the tough new head maid while also trying to help her friends, who are in danger of losing their posts.
• The Masters by Bayla Dornon
  • Restoration Book 3
  • The third and final book in the Restoration series.
• Dark Family Engagements by Kyla Cole
  • Dark Family Tales Book 3
  • A mother struggles with reliving her past as she tries to help her daughter come to terms with being the latest in a line of succubi.
• A Permanent Arrangement by A.C. Katt
  • A vet returns home only to realize his marriage is falling apart, and as he struggles to figure out how to provide for his daughter, his best friend offers a surprising kind of support.
• It Takes a Forger by Edward Kendrick
  • Two officers who hate each other must learn to work together to catch an art forger with deadly tendencies.
• As Luck Would Have It by Shea Balik and Harris Channing
  • Luck of the Draw Book 2
  • In a world where paranormals are going extinct and procreation is paramount, two men fall in love and try to hide their relationship.

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Feb. 28

• Identity… by Heather Mar-Gerrison
  • The Marina Book 5
  • A man tells the story of how he found happiness despite some bad choices and a difficult relationship with his parents.
• Purple Rein by Della Cain
  • Country Daddy, City Little Book 1
  • An overworked interior designer takes a weekend away from the city and meets a rancher who might be just what he needs.
• Alpha Rush: An LGBT Action/Adventure Romance by Sue Brown
  • J.T’s Bar Book 7
  • After his lover walks out during a fight, a man begins to suspect something sinister happened–but in order to find answers, he’ll have to admit to the relationship.
• Redemption by Kiki Burrelli
  • Omega Assassins Club Omegaverse Romance Book 5
  • An exiled assassin falls for rancher, but just as their relationship is heating up, the head of the assassin’s guild returns to report a new threat…and maybe to get involved with the other two men.
• Fools by Lucy Lennox and May Archer
  • Licking Thicket Book 3
  • A small-town doctor agrees to have his best friend–whom he’s secretly in love with–act as his dating coach.
• I Call Her Sir: A Dark Lesbian Romance by Kitty Jones
  • A woman with no memory struggles against a captor she calls “sir.”
• Mikhail’s Baby by Raine Kennedy
  • The Dorokhin Bratva Book 1
  • An alpha crime boss and the omega son of his rival fall for each other, and an unexpected baby only ups the stakes.
• Claimed: Ramjin Alien Warrior Mates by Leona Windwalker
  • The Hidden Nebula War Book 1
  • An alien risks his life to save the man he loves in the midst of a rebellion.
• Dangerous Breed by Onley James
  • Time Served Book 2
  • A recluse finds himself saving a boy from a dangerous biker gang, which throws him into the path of the boy’s older brother–who also needs his help…and maybe his love.
• Serve: An Age Gap Gay Romance by Nora Phoenix
  • White House Men Series Book 4
  • A White House employee gets involved with the president’s brother-in-law and a Secret Service agent, and while they all agree not to let feelings get involved, that agreement ends up being very hard to follow.
• Dirty Candy by Zane Menzy
  • Candy Boy Book 5
  • A man with a salacious online alter ego must face the consequences of his actions or else risk losing the life he loves.

Mar. 1

• Siren Calling by Sydnie Beaupré
  • A half siren who has always fought against her murderous power finds it harder to ignore when she meets and falls for another girl.
• The Quarter: Dead Things Season Four: Episode Two by Martina McAtee
  • Dead Things Book 11
  • The next book in the Dead Things series.
• My Easter Miracle by Bruce K Beck
  • Holiday Novella Series Book 2
  • A photographer assigned to a celebrity wedding meets and unexpectedly falls for the videographer assigned to be his partner.
• Better for You: A Harrison Campus Novella by Andy Gallo and Anyta Sunday
  • A lonely college bookworm falls for the fraternity jock he’s been assigned to tutor.
• Hemlock and Exile by Christie Kenwyn
  • A soldier and a bounty hunter slowly uncover the lies their people told them even as they struggle with their growing attraction to each other.
• Sapphire of Prejudice by Ann M. Praley
  • Forbidden Conflicts Book 4
  • Two men who grew up together as part of a dangerous gang family struggle to hide their feelings for each other–which could get them killed.
• Talk to Me by Zoe Amos
  • A woman who’s recently separated from her husband takes a job at a radio station and falls for the resident “sharp-tongued lesbian shock jock.”
• An Echo in the Sorrow by Hailey Turner
  • Soulbound Book 6
  • The sixth book in the Soulbound series.
• Monarch by Geonn Cannon
  • Claire Lance Book 6
  • A woman who was once a vigilante but has now settled down to become the sheriff of a small Washington town finds her past catching up with her when a fellow police officer is murdered.
• Tempest: Poems by Ryan Meyer
  • A collection of poems about fear, hope, and self-identity.
• No Birds Sing Here by Daniel V. Jr. Meier
  • Two young people set out on an allegorical road trip to find the meaning of life and art.
• Look Alive by Luiza Flynn-Goodlett
  • A collection of poetry about the queer femme identity in the modern world.
• Dancing to Forever by Amarra Skye
  • Billionaire Doms of Crash Book 2
  • A man with trust issues finds himself wanting to try again after a blind date with a kink club owner.
• of Maidens & Swords by Melissa Marr
  • A collection of fantasy short stories.
• Minding Her Business by Lea Ellen
  • A One in a Billion Lesbian Romance Book 5
  • A fashion mogul’s assistant falls for her boss, whose complicated past might keep them apart.
• Let’s Go Out by Kelly Jensen
  • Let’s Connect Book 2
  • A man struggling with agoraphobia decides to take a chance on the opportunity to get to know his neighbor better.
• Manhattan Money by Carol Wyatt
  • A woman about to take over her estranged father’s business meets and falls for a woman who turns out to be far more connected to that legacy than either of them realize.
• Microscopes and Magic by Andi C. Buchanan
  • Windflower Book 2
  • A scientist who has absorbed the magic in a family heirloom struggles to use her temporary powers for good in order to combat destructive forces from destroying her city.

Mar. 2

• The Nightland Express by J. M. Lee
  • Two desperate teens in the antebellum South join the Pony Express and soon realize that their world isn’t the only one that is increasingly in danger.
• Follow Your Arrow by Jessica Verdi
  • A bi girl whose relationship with her girlfriend has made them both internet famous finds her world turned upside down when the relationship ends…and she starts falling for the new boy, who doesn’t know about her online fame.
• At His Mercy by Elvira Bell
  • After getting caught stealing from a lord, a thief is given a very specific offer in order to win his freedom.
• Pleasure & Spice by Fiona Zedde
  • How Sweet It Is Book 6
  • Two best friends–one happily situated in her LGBTQ+ community, the other struggling after a difficult divorce–turn to risky behaviors that might destroy their friendship.
• Blood on Tap by Riley Long
  • A retired rockstar (who also happens to be a vampire) buys a pub and sets about seducing his only employee.
• Eternal Knight by Victoria Sue
  • Guardians of Camelot Book 4
  • The fourth book in the Guardians of Camelot series.
• Creep Love by Michael Walsh
  • A story, told in poetry, about a pregnant woman, her abusive boyfriend, and her younger sister.
• Fabulous in Tights by Hal Bodner
  • Adventures of the Whirlwind Book 1
  • The story of a man who owns a male escort service by day and fights crime as the superhero Whirlwind by night.
• Justine by Forsyth Harmon
  • During the summer of 1999, a teenage girl becomes obsessed with modeling herself after an older coworker.
• I Think I Love You by Auriana Desombre
  • Two girls compete for a trip to a film festival in Los Angeles and fall in love along the way.
• Phoenix Flame by Sara Holland
  • Havenfall Book 2
  • After saving her family’s inn, which acts as a magical sanctuary, a teen is thrust into a complicated mission involving black-market magical objects, a world of shapeshifters, and her own family’s dark secrets.
• Down Comes the Night by Allison Saft
  • A girl looking for redemption is hired to save a servant from a mysterious illness–but the “servant” turns out to be her kingdom’s sworn enemy, and beating the magic involved will force them to work together against a monster-filled mansion.
• A Not So Typical Love by Tristen Rowen
  • A nineteen-year-old with challenging behavioral problems comes out of his shell when he falls for an older man based on their mutual love of music.
• Openly Yours by Colette Davison
  • Offbeat Shifters Book 2
  • Two shifters struggle to adapt to their new relationship.
• Here Loves a Sociopath: A Dark Bully Academy Romance by C.L. Matthews
  • Here Lies Book 3
  • The third book in the Here Lies series.
• Arthropoda by Xenia Melzer
  • Arthropoda Book 1
  • Two detectives whose methods are at odds investigate the deaths of three girls, but the secrets they’re keeping from each other threaten to keep them from solving the case.
• A Tree That Owns Itself: A Novel by R. L. ReFour
  • In 1834, a young slave and the son of his owner dance around the possibility of a romantic relationship while everyone around them tries to keep them apart.

Mar. 3

• Queer Werewolves Destroy Capitalism by Mj Lyons
  • A collection of M/M erotic short stories featuring queer werewolves on anticapitalism missions.
• The Home I Find with You by Skye Kilaen
  • A polyamorous romance about three people trying to survive and heal in rural Colorado after a second Civil War.
• Peacekeepers by Kat Sinclair
  • An Italian daemon hunter joins a prestigious hunting organization, but when his past catches up with him, he has to turn to an unlikely ally for help.
• The Sword in the Street by C.M. Caplan
  • The Ink and the Steel Book 1
  • A man who relies on trial by battle in order to get by discovers a new option when his boyfriend starts studying a new magical skill that could help them escape poverty–or get them killed.

Mar. 4

• Elven Duty: An MM Urban Fantasy Romance by Rhys Lawless
  • An ordinary man is thrown into a world of magic when he learns he’s an elf, and the man he’s supposed to hate because of a family feud is also his soulmate.
• Puppuccino by Allison Temple
  • A desperate man with a destructive puppy falls for the dog trainer he goes to for help.
• He Braves the Storm by Kody Boye
  • The Elements of Ice Book 3
  • The new leader of the Central Texas Kaldr Clan causes problems when he refuses to uphold an agreement that would endanger his new pack.
• Knight by Aubree Valentine
  • Day and Knight Series Book 2
  • Struggling under the weight of his secrets, a man returns to his rural Pennsylvania hometown only to realize he can’t outrun his past.
• Xavier by Silvia Violet
  • Vigilance Book 4
  • A bodyguard gets more involved with his charge than he intended to.
• The Boy Who Loved Wicked by C.P. Harris
  • A high school student falls in love with his teacher.
• He Braved the Storm by Kody Boye
  • The Elements of Ice Book 3
  • The new ruler of a clan of shifters has to figure out how to keep his pack safe in the face of new conflicts and dangers.

Mar. 5

• Judd by J D Toombs
  • The Fragmented Chronicles Book 1
  • In a world where everyone has magical powers, one “normal” boy struggles to hide his secret.
• Bite Me!: A Gay Vampire Romance by LE Franks
  • Fang Club Book 1
  • A vampire gets caught up in the machinations of a mysterious club and its members.
• Loving Love by Jessica Frances
  • In Midsummer Book 7
  • A woman returns to the town she left abruptly seventeen years ago in order to try for a second chance with the woman she still loves.
• Starting from the Top by Lane Hayes
  • Starting From Book 5
  • On a break from the road, a rock star finds himself falling for his temporary neighbor…who also happens to be a bandmate’s ex.
• When Words Grow Fangs by Chase Connor
  • A high school student becomes the center of controversy when he writes a scathing article denouncing his school’s refusal to support an LGBTQ+ after school club.
• Angel in Heat by J. Hali Steele
  • A fallen angel running a club on Earth meets a demon, and they bond over their mutual need to find their way back to their respective homes.

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Feb. 21

• Dread and the Broken Witch by Andrew Wallace
  • Luna Novella Book 3
  • When a child is endangered, her village turns to their healer–a transgender witch who lost her powers in an ancient war but is still their best hope.
• Cream by Jay H.D.
  • A teen with a dead-end summer job tries to juggle his attraction to the resident bad boy–who already has a girlfriend–and his mission to find the truth behind a recent murder.
• Magic of Wolf by Xya Olsen
  • Magic of Four Book 2
  • A student in his second year at Oracle Academy faces a death prophecy, unruly magic, and a haunting by a ghost only he can hear.

Feb. 22

• Savage by Charity Parkerson
  • Hellish Book 12
  • When he gets the opportunity to meet his boxing hero, a fox shifter realizes his interest is less in boxing and more in a particular boxer.
• Broken Valentine by Ashlynn Mills
  • Two men who hook up at a club learn the next day that they’re teacher and student and have to decide if they still want to pursue the relationship.
• Forbidden Ink by Ali Lyda
  • A man discovers he’s a father and tries to become part of his daughter’s life even though it means having to deal with her uncle, whom he’s definitely not falling for.
• Eve: A Steamy African American Lesbian Romance Novel by Amanda Oakley
  • Finding Connection Book 2
  • An NYC woman decides to come out and pursue the person she loves, but things don’t go as planned.
• The Sisterhood: Episode Nine: A Serialized Apocalypse & Academy Saga by Tali Inlow
  • The Sisterhood Book 9
  • After the end of the world, two women who attended an elite academy together years ago must rely on each other to save their fellow alums.
• Crybaby by Marina Vivancos
  • A man starts to have second thoughts after he agrees to sleep with his best friend, who’s never been with another man before.
• Key to My Heart by Brittany Coumoyer
  • An older music professor falls for a younger man who runs a tow truck business.

Feb. 23

• Eidolon by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge
  • Circuit Fae Book 5
  • Two fairy queens believe they’ve brought peace to their realm…until their rule is threatened by a new enemy determined to destroy both the fairy and human worlds.
• Mazie by Melanie Crowd
  • In the 1950s, a small-town Nebraska girl jumps on the chance to go to New York City in hopes of hitting it big on Broadway.
• Best Laid Plans by Roan Parrish
  • Garnet Run Book 2
  • A man who’s spent his life trying to fix things meets a man who’s spent his breaking them.
• Tik Tok No by Lucy Ravens
  • Friend Zone Book 1
  • A novella about a man who decides to tell his best friend that he’s been in love with him for years.
• Sunny Pastures by Lilah Suzanne
  • Come What May Book 4
  • When a big-city woman’s life falls apart, she goes to stay with her grandmother and falls for a local health aide.
• Straight to the Heart by S. J. Coles
  • An FBI agent heads to a small town to investigate a murder and gets distracted by a lab technician who seems to know more than he’s letting on.
• Mint to Be by Madelynne Ellis
  • Stirred Passions Book 4
  • While drunk, a man claims to be involved in a polyamorous relationship and later has to follow through with his lie by inviting his “partners” to a wedding…and maybe actually falling for them.
• Owned by Nicole Edwards
  • Office Intrigue Book 8
  • A woman who’s spent years hiding from a dangerous past finds herself in trouble again and has to rely on a man she’s never met to keep her and her brother safe.
• Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
  • A high-achieving woman who’s just finished her PhD finds herself uncharacteristically drunk and married to a woman she barely knows, and as the two get to know each other, she begins to rethink her life path.
• Keeping Casey by Amy Aislin
  • Keeping Him Book 1
  • A college student agrees to pretend to be his hockey-playing best friend’s boyfriend to get the team captain off his back, but the plan backfires when real feelings come into play.
• Queer and Feminist Theories of Narrative by Tory Young
  • An academic study looking at queer and feminist theories in media.
• at first & then by Danielle Rose
  • A debut poetry chapbook covering themes including addiction, grief, trauma, and gender.
• The Messiah’s Customary Diner Booth by Marion Deal
  • A collection of poems covering many different times and places.
• Carnage by Weasel
  • Three friends are trapped in a haunted house and forced to confront their issues with addiction and abuse.
• Inside Mari Volume 7 by Shuzo Oshimi
  • The seventh volume in a manga series about a college dropout who finds himself trapped in the body of a high school girl.
• Skin for Skin by Terry Grimwood
  • Luna Novella Book 5
  • A troubled priest is exiled to a remote parish, where she becomes part of a dangerous supernatural battle.
• Who Knows the Moonlight by Tere Michaels
  • The Vigilante Book 3
  • A vigilante and his partner fight against a villain bent on destroying New York City.
• Hooked on You by K. Evan Coles
  • A stressed paramedic turns to a yarn shop to pick up a relaxing new hobby and ends up falling for the shop owner.
• Finding Ian by Riley Hart
  • Finding Book 2
  • Three men run into trouble when their kink exploration moves toward more long-term feelings.
• Priest by Aiden Bates and Ali Lyda
  • Hell’s Ankhor Book 10
  • Two old friends who are part of a motorcycle club struggle with the realization that their friendship may be turning romantic.

Feb. 24

• The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by KJ Charles
  • A con artist sets his sights on an heiress, but said heiress’s uncle gets suspicious–a situation that becomes even more complicated when they begin to fall for each other.
• Personal Pan by Darlene Everly
  • A Comfort Food Romance Book 1
  • Unlucky in love, a woman trying to run her family’s pizza parlor turns to a transman to help her win the heart of his cousin–which backfires when she realizes her “fake” relationship is more real than she realized.

Feb. 25

• Gravity by Cailee Francis
  • Love and Second Chances Book 2
  • Two women who broke up ten years ago after struggling through an overwhelming relationship get a second chance.
• The First Man by Alex Kelly
  • From Connemara with Love Book 2
  • Two men struggle with their feelings for each other and their different life paths.
• How Far I’ll Go by Arden O’Keefe
  • So Far Yet So Close Book 1
  • Two men in complicated relationships end up on a work trip to Paris together, where they realize they have more in common than they thought.
• Cinderellis: An MM Romance Fairy Tale Retelling by Evie Drae
  • Once Upon a Vegas Night Book 2
  • During a limited engagement in Vegas, a famous rock star falls for a sound engineer with a complicated family history that might keep the two apart.
• A Big Straight Wedding by Sienna Waters
  • A lesbian and her best male friend decide to get married for financial reasons, but things get complicated when she falls for the wedding planner.
• Healing His Heart by L.N. Manning
  • Crescent Edge Pack Book 3
  • Two shifters struggle to adapt to their new relationship while also trying to get to the bottom of a series of disappearances.
• Rainbow Gangsters by Trevor Saxon Saxon
  • Three lesbian women take over the Atlanta underworld.
• Rescuing Reality by Abigail Kade
  • Familiar Magick Book 3
  • A careless new witch and an overconfident old god must figure out how to save each other.
• The Dragon Prince’s Binding: An M/M Mpreg Shifter Romance by Lorelei M. Hart, Trisha Linde, and Colbie Dunbar
  • Royal Heat Book 2
  • A dragon shifter prince runs into a “boring” hawk shifter, and their encounter ends up being far more interesting than either thought it would be.
• Cup of Joe by Annabeth Albert
  • Bold Brew Book 1
  • A young barista starts a fling with an older electrician who visits his cafe, but they both have trouble admitting that they’d like their temporary arrangement to become more permanent.
• How to Live by Susan Hawke
  • LOVESTRONG Book 7
  • A man on a destructive streak is surprised to learn that his breast cancer diagnosis isn’t terminal…which means it’s time to get his life back in order–and maybe find love as well.
• Simplexity (Currency) by Kiley Reid
  • A young entry-level worker at a design firm decides to take matters into her own  hands when her coworkers’ microaggressions become too much.
• Crewelwork (Currency) by Justin Torres
  • A coming-of-age story about a promising artist struggling with the discrepancy between his art and his real life.

Feb. 26

• A Tarnished Strength by April Kelley
  • Pickleville Book 4
  • An ex-con trying to get his life back on track is floored when a local bar owner asks him out.
• Fall Out by Scarlett Grace
  • The Intern Book 3
  • A woman is forced to choose between her lover and her company.
• Hockey Bois: A Beer League Romance by A.L. Heard
  • A hockey fan finally works up the guts to actually learn how to play the sport and ends up falling for a teammate.
• Rico by Dallas James
  • Cock & Bull Book 2
  • A bartender falls for a man just coming out of the closet, but their newfound happiness doesn’t please everyone.
• Hidden Desire by C.A. Mortimer
  • Regency Men in Love Book 2
  • A duke falls for a much younger server at the bar he owns, and while they’re both interested in a relationship, their secrets may keep them apart.
• The Doctor’s Truth: A MMF Ménage Secret Baby Romance by Adora Crooks
  • Truth or Dare Duet Book 2
  • In order to save her sick son, a woman enlists the help of the two doctors with whom she spent the night that led to her son being born.
• Let Me Love You: An Opposites Attract Romance by Gianni Holmes
  • A Love Permit Novel Book 1
  • A corporate exec trying to leave his past behind runs into an injured man in the woods who needs his help–and maybe something more.
• Scarlet by Niamh Murphy
  • The Robyn Hood Adventures Book 2
  • The second part of a retelling of Robin Hood in which Robyn and her friend Littlejohn are on the run from the Sheriff of Nottingham after helping a Holy Sister.
• Bump in the Night: F/F Victorian Short Story by Lara Kinsey
  • A wallflower with no marriage proposals in sight turns to magic–with potentially disastrous results.
• Gypsy Heart by Ann Lister
  • A musician and a cafe owner are brought together by their love for a talented lyricist who wanted them to find each other after his death.
• Moonlight & Madness by K. Sterling
  • A tough bar owner and a feisty kindergarten teacher team up to deal with a series of attacks on the local school.

Feb. 27

• Midnight Heist by Katherine McIntyre
  • Outlaws Book 1
  • In debt to the mafia, the leader of a group of outlaws finds himself falling for his mark–who doesn’t seem aware of his company’s misdoings.
• Voyeur Vol VI by Louisa Mae
  • Voyeur Book 6
  • The enigmatic owner of an exclusive club is on the verge of marriage, but his past may keep him and his fiance apart.
• Vacation Tails by Deanna Wadsworth
  • Pride of the Caribbean Book 2
  • An unusually lucky aquarium store owner goes on a cruise staffed by paranormal creatures and finds love–which is immediately threatened by a series of problems including untapped magic and ancient legends.
• This Is Not Revenge by Romily King
  • A man captures the person who killed his father and finds himself interested in something other than revenge.
• Scalpels & Psychopaths by S.C. Wynne
  • Dr. Maxwell Thornton Murder Mysteries Book 2
  • A doctor attends a boring birthday party that becomes just the opposite when the mayor’s father is murdered.
• Hidden Path by Elena Fortún
  • In early twentieth-century Spain, a woman reminisces about her relationships with the women she loved and her struggles to grow as a painter.

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! 🌈

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Feb. 14

• Socially Orcward by Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey
  • An orc falls for a kitchen boy who’s hiding a secret that could bring down the entire kingdom.
• Schooled by the Scientist: Historical MMM+ Gay Harem Paranormal Romance by Drake LaMarque
  • Gentleman’s Bounty Book 3
  • The third book in a historical MMM+ romance series.
• Already Broken by JP Murray
  • A bored lawyer meets and falls for a reckless artist at a silent auction, but their pasts may keep them apart.
• Catching Cupid’s Arrow by Brea Alepoú 
  • Enchanted Legends H.E.A. Book 2
  • Though he’s vowed to keep it just business, Cupid finds himself falling for the man who is his latest project.
• GRRRL: A Diary of Poetry by Alex J. Mack
  • A collection of poetry about a nonbinary lesbian’s experiences with love, identity, and religion.
• The Case of the Boy in Blue by Amanda Meuwissen
  • A noir gay romance about a PI who gets caught up in murder, blackmail, and more.
• Hatched by Cupid by Xya Olsen
  • Domestic Daddies Book 4
  • A doctor falls for his patient while helping him prepare to hatch a dragon egg.
• Beneath the Mask: A Superhero Romance Anthology by Trish Heinrich, Jeremy Flagg, et al
  • A collection of ten romantic short stories about superheroes.
• Vampire Valentine by Pixie Chica
  • The latest novel by Pixie Chica.
• The Proposal Series by Nicole Pyland
  • A collection of cut proposal scenes from Pyland’s other novels.
• Romance in a Modern World by Antonio Liranzo
  • A memoir by a “hopeless romantic” about the push and pull of relationships and self-love.

Feb. 15

• Getaway Glam by Jaime Samms
  • Bed, Breakfast, and Beyond Book 1
  • During an unplanned vacation, a man expecting to meet up with this best friend instead finds himself beginning a relationship with the man he’s had a crush on for years.
• The Doctor and His Billionaire by CJ Turner
  • His Billionaire Book 3
  • A billionaire has an allergic reaction during a flight and finds himself falling for the doctor who saved his life.
• Images of the Anthropocene in Speculative Fiction: Narrating the Future by Tereza Dědinová, Weronika Łaszkiewicz, and Sylwia Borowska-Szerszun
  • A collection of academic essays about the human impact on the environment as seen in speculative fiction.
• Fallen: Michael by Arthur McWilliams
  • The Fallen Angel Saga Part One
  • The angels of heaven and the demons of hell struggle to maintain their positions as the flow of souls through their domains is suddenly cut off.
• Crossed Reins by Graysen Morgen
  • A former rodeo star is forced to give up her barrel racing days and turn to horse training, leading her to a particularly challenging horse and its intriguing owner.
• After Rain Falls by CE Ricci
  • River of Rain Book 2
  • Two men struggle with a tumultuous relationship and whether or not they have a future together.

Feb. 16

• Of Silver and Shadow by Jennifer Gruenke
  • In a world where magic has been outlawed, a young thief with a magical affinity for silver teams up with a rebel who discovers her secret and is trying to overthrow the king.
• Closeness by Y.L. Wigman
  • A town planner grieving the loss of her partner inherits her estranged father’s house and, after returning home, meets a gardener with a secret obsession.
• Lead Me Home by Shannon O’Brien
  • A woman working at a campus center helps out a new professor and ultimately falls for her.
• Breaking Out by Lise MacTague
  • A star hockey player is forced to train a new recruit, and while neither of them are looking for a relationship, they find an opportunity together.
• And Always Coming Back by Jude Sierra
  • Come What May Book 3
  • Two men expect quarantine to strengthen their relationship, but being together turns out to not be as easy as they thought.
• Unforgotten by Garrett Leigh
  • Forgiven Book 2
  • A man returning to his hometown after losing his job finds help where he least expects it: an offer of a place to stay from the man he could never forget.
• Second Chances in Cedarwood by Megan Slayer
  • Cedarwood Pride Book 13
  • A chef catches the eye of a gourmand who decides to convince him to try a relationship.
• My Love, My Heart: A Sweet Romance by Melony Ann
  • The Beautiful Dream Series Book 2
  • When her girlfriend comes home terrified, a woman turns to a neighbor cop to protect them both.
• Wingman: An Age-Gap Sports Romance by Lizzie A. Williamson
  • Between the Lines Book 4
  • An assistant hockey coach falls for a much younger man who turns out to be his daughter’s college friend.
• Modern English by Rachel Spangler
  • An aristocrat trying to avoid drama returns home to her family’s castle only to run into conflict with a filming crew and its feisty leading lady.
• Scandal by Casey Cox
  • 99 Daddies Book 4
  • In the wake of a scandal, a mayor’s chief of staff struggles to keep his professional and personal lives separate, but a determined reporter threatens to find the truth–and the way to his heart.
• Like a Calling: An F/F Omegaverse Sci-Fi Romance by Lexa Luthor
  • The Alpha God Book 5
  • The fifth book in the Alpha God series.
• Portals and Puppy Dogs by Amy Lane
  • Hedge Witches Lonely Hearts Club Book 2
  • A hedge witch with a boring job and a crush on his boss winds up with complications when the dog he’s pet-sitting discovers a time and space portal and ends up on his boss’s doorstep.
• Lawless by Jenna Rae
  • A crime analyst looking to get away from her cubicle after a bad breakup finds herself undercover in a small town in California, where she learns that crime is a lot more complicated when it’s up close and personal.
• Let’s Get Back to the Party by Zak Salih
  • In the wake of the 2015 Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage, two queer men struggle to reconcile their troubled pasts with the changing LGBTQ+ world.
• Soulstar by C. L. Polk
  • The Kingston Cycle Book 3
  • As her homeland begins to openly accept magic, a witch struggles to accept her new reality–and a possible second chance at a childhood love.
• The Love Code (Lorimer Real Love) by Mette Bach
  • A teenager who lost her girlfriend to a classmate decides to start over by joining the school robotics club.
• Saffron Alley by A.J. Demas
  • Sword Dance Book 2
  • A spy and an ex-soldier try to make their new relationship work in the face of suspicious family members, murders, and other mayhem.
• Tabernam Mea by Marley Mars
  • A man who’s always been taught that magic should exist separate from emotion has his world turned upside down when he meets someone who does the exact opposite.

Feb. 17

• Her Pregnant Rival by Renee Dahlia
  • Kapow Book 4
  • When a woman discovers she’s pregnant–and that her boyfriend is married–she finds herself relying on a surprising source of support: her boyfriend’s ex-wife.
• once upon a twin: poems by Raymond Luczak
  • A collection of poetry by a poet exploring what it might have been like to grow up with his twin, whom his mother miscarried.
• Chasing Hope by Gwen Martin
  • The latest novel by Gwen Martin.
• GNATS by B.S. Roberts
  • Allodasos Book 1
  • A recently divorced woman returns to her childhood home and discovers a secret world of magic.

Feb. 18

• Hot Coffee & Terrible First Dates by KP Maxwell
  • Fluff & Feathers Book 1 
  • A short story about a shifter whose coworker sets him up on a date using an app that matches shifters.
• Crossed Hearts by J.R. Gray
  • Arrowood Book 3
  • The third book in the Arrowood series.
• Lovebirds by Cara Malone
  • A Fur-ever Veterinary Romance Book 5
  • An avian researcher makes an agreement with a wildlife rescuer to be her date to her sister’s wedding, but their friends-with-benefits relationship quickly becomes more complicated when feelings get involved.
• Must Love Demons: A MM Forced Proximity Fantasy Romance by Meghan Maslow
  • Magic Emporium Book 6
  • An incubus who’s more interested in love than lust accidentally gets himself tethered to a warden trying to track down a murderer.
• Ivy’s Venom by C.A. Rene
  • Whitsborough Progenies Book 1
  • After attending boarding school, a teen returns to her small hometown and is faced with more than one personal demon.

Feb. 19

• Long Winter by Rachel Ember
  • Wild Ones Book 1
  • A lonely rancher takes in his younger brother’s friend, and their forced proximity brings up old feelings.
• His Middle: An M/M Age Play Romance by Morticia Knight
  • Command & Care Book 3
  • A man inherits his father’s successful club and calls in his father’s best friend to help keep it afloat, leading to a growing attraction between the two as exterior forces threaten the future of the club.
• Most Wanted by Kelly Fox
  • Wrecked: Guardians Book 3
  • A second-chance romance and the third book in the Wrecked: Guardians series.
• Bashful by M.A. Innes
  • Love and Secrets Book 1
  • A timid cop has his eyes opened to new possibilities when his friend takes him to a BDSM club.
• Governing Her Heart by Lea Ellen
  • A One in a Billion Romance Book 4
  • A politician’s decision to hire an escort backfires when the two women are found out.
• Make Mine a Double by LE Franks
  • Cocktails & Chaos Book 1
  • A mixologist falls for the bouncer at the bar where he works.
• Rising Storm by Rinda Elliott
  • Thick as Thieves Book 2
  • In order to find his missing brother, an ex-thief teams up with an ex-cop, and over the course of the investigation, the two go from annoying each other to something more.
• The Sky Is Dead: A Hurt/Comfort Gay Romance by Sue Brown
  • After his trust is betrayed, a young homeless man tries to start over–including falling in love.
• Omega Leader: A M/M Omegaverse Paranormal Romance by Kaylin Peyerk
  • An omega with a traumatic past tries to hide his identity as he creates a safe space for struggling betas and omegas, but an encounter with a new alpha shakes his resolution.

Feb. 20

• Smokin’ Hot: A Lesbian Office Romance by Carly Cane
  • Office Misconduct Book 1
  • A jaded PR agent finds herself entangled–both personally and professionally–with a musician who might have what it takes.
• Claw of Exile: He Kills to Survive by J.K. Jones
  • Exiled Book 1
  • As a dangerous disease spreads, an exiled omega returns to his clan and his mate, the alpha who betrayed him.
• Broken Boy by Skyler Snow
  • Atlanta Daddies Series Book 1
  • A man in an abusive relationship befriends another man recovering from a bad break up, and as their friendship turns to something more, the situation becomes even more complicated.
• Survival: You Can’t Outrun a Nightmare by Eve Morton
  • A PhD student and a waitress bond over their respective traumas and their attempts to move forward.
• Pretty Poison by Aimee Nicole Walker
  • Sinister in Savannah Book 3
  • A PI who also hosts a true crime podcast finds himself with a client accused of killing her three husbands–and the added baggage of needing to work the case with his ex, whom he still has feelings for.