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Protection and obsession blur when the person watching from across the street may not be the hero he believes himself to be.
The Guy Next Door
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Bisexual Romance · Gay Romance · New Adult · Romantic Suspense
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Protection and obsession blur when the person watching from across the street may not be the hero he believes himself to be. Zane moves next door to keep Leif safe from a threat no one else sees, even as his own motives grow complicated. When attraction and suspicion collide, trust becomes fragile and dangerous. The Guy Next Door is an MM romantic suspense novel about desire, perception, and the fear of being wrong.
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ZANE
Is it wrong that I watch him?
Leif Anderson seems like a friendly, kind, normal, boy-next-door type.
Unlike me.
His stalker, a creep who moved into the place next to his parents' house to keep an eye on him.
I'm not the bad guy, though.
I'm the one who will protect him.
The cops don't believe he's in danger.
Maybe they're right, and this is all in my messed-up head.
I've been wrong before.
And no matter how I justify this to myself, my motives aren't entirely pure.
It's impossible to watch a guy this hot walking around in those adorable beanies without getting a little turned on.
When he discovers my secret surveillance, I'm sure it's over.
No way he believes my reasons for watching him, but he doesn't report me for my crime.
He's curious about me in a way I don't expect from a straight guy.
Or as I quickly learn, maybe not so straight.
Before I know it, we're on a journey, exploring this wild, exciting part of Leif while I try to keep him safe from harm.
But the closer we get to one another, the more I wonder: what if it was all in my head?
What if no one's coming for him?
What if the real threat to Leif is me, the guy next door?
CW: The Guy Next Door is a steamy romantic suspense novel but contains content that may trigger some readers. Please use the "Look Inside" preview to view the complete CW at the start of the book. This warning contains spoilers for the novel.
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Best Man follows control-loving agency boss Zeb Evans, whose orderly life unravels when he asks his chaotic employee Jesse Reed to fake being his boyfriend at a wedding.
Best Man
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Gay Romance
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Best Man follows control-loving agency boss Zeb Evans, whose orderly life unravels when he asks his chaotic employee Jesse Reed to fake being his boyfriend at a wedding. What starts as a convenient arrangement quickly challenges Zeb’s rules, defenses, and assumptions about love, age, and power. This warm, funny romance explores vulnerability, opposites, and the risk of letting go.
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Zeb Evans doesn’t do messy.
The product of a disorganised and chaotic childhood, Zeb likes order and control, and as the boss of his own employment agency he can give that to himself. Life runs along strict lines and he never mixes business with pleasure. Everything in his life lives in neat, alphabetized boxes. Until Jesse.
Jesse Reed is Zeb’s complete opposite. He’s chaos personified. A whirling cyclone of disorder. He’s also charming and funny and a very unwanted distraction. Which is why it comes as a complete surprise to Zeb to find himself asking Jesse to pose as his boyfriend for a few days in the country at a wedding.
Zeb doesn’t do impulsive, but as the time away progresses, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the merry and irreverent Jesse. But can he bring himself to break the hard-won lessons he’s learnt in life? And even if he can, how could Jesse be attracted to him anyway? He’s so much older than Jesse, not to mention being his boss.
From the bestselling author of the Mixed Messages and Finding Home series comes a warm and funny romance about one man’s fight for control and another man’s determination to circumvent it.
This is the first book in the Close Proximity series, but it can be read as a standalone.
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Murder, inheritance, and a garden that sounds extremely interested in human blood.
Hazelthorn
Horror · LGBTQIA+ · Teen + Young Adult · Bisexual Romance · Body Horror · Gay Romance
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Murder, inheritance, and a garden that sounds extremely interested in human blood. This gothic horror throws Evander back into the orbit of the boy who once tried to kill him just as he inherits a sprawling estate, a fortune, and what appears to be a very alive botanical nightmare. With family secrets rotting at the roots and danger creeping through the walls, this one delivers body horror, obsession, and deeply unsettling atmosphere in equal measure.
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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
CG Drews, instant New York Times-bestselling author of Don't Let the Forest In, returns with another deeply unsettling and yet hauntingly beautiful tale of murder and botanical body horror, perfect for fans of Andrew Joseph White, Annihilation, and We Have Always Lived in the Castle.
Evander has lived like a ghost in the forgotten corners of the Hazelthorn estate ever since he was taken in by his reclusive billionaire guardian, Byron Lennox-Hall, when he was a child. For his safety, Evander has been given three ironclad rules to follow:
He can never leave the estate. He can never go into the gardens. And most importantly, he can never again be left alone with Byron's charming, underachieving grandson, Laurie.
That last rule has been in place ever since Laurie tried to kill Evander seven years ago, and yet somehow Evander is still obsessed with him.
When Byron suddenly dies, Evander inherits Hazelthorn’s immense gothic mansion and acres of sprawling grounds, along with the entirety of the Lennox-Hall family's vast wealth. But Evander's sure his guardian was murdered, and Laurie may be the only one who can help him find the killer before they come for Evander next.
Perhaps even more concerning is how the overgrown garden is refusing to stay behind its walls, slipping its vines and spores deeper into the house with each passing day. As the family’s dark secrets unravel alongside the growing horror of their terribly alive, bloodthirsty garden, Evander needs to find out what he’s really inheriting before the garden demands to be fed once more.
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Thomas Mulvaney has spent years trying to atone for a mistake that cost him everything.
Maniac
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Dark Romance · Gay Romance
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Thomas Mulvaney has spent years trying to atone for a mistake that cost him everything. Aiden is the man he pushed away and never stopped wanting. When a dangerous secret threatens their family, they must confront the past and each other. Maniac by Onley James is a dark, obsessive romance about love, guilt, and second chances.
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Thomas Mulvaney has spent his life atoning for one unforgivable mistake. He follows every rule, carries every burden, and keeps his distance from the man he once refused to love.
Aiden Mulvaney is a ghost built from lies and rejection. Years ago, he begged Thomas for love and was left with nothing but anger. Now he is back, and he is done waiting.
When a buried secret threatens to destroy the family that made them both, Thomas and Aiden must decide what is worth protecting—their past, their name, or each other. Old wounds reopen, and the cost of redemption may be love itself.
Onley James’s Maniac is a dark, emotional romance of guilt, obsession, and the second chance that burns too bright to survive.
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When crime blogger Zane Scott meets Asa Mulvaney, his plan to expose a family of killers turns into a dangerous obsession.
Headcase
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Dark Romance · Gay Romance
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When crime blogger Zane Scott meets Asa Mulvaney, his plan to expose a family of killers turns into a dangerous obsession. Drawn into Asa’s world of murder and desire, Zane must decide what he is willing to risk for the story of a lifetime. Headcase by Onley James is a dark, high-heat, obsessive romance.
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Asa Mulvaney is one half of a perfect monster. Separated from his twin for the first time, he is learning what it means to kill and live alone.
When crime blogger Zane Scott lands beside Asa at a charity event, his plan to expose the Mulvaney family takes a dangerous turn. Their encounter is instant combustion, a collision of curiosity and desire that neither man can forget.
Asa’s next assignment leads them into a web of staged suicides and buried secrets, and Zane becomes the perfect leverage. But obsession cuts both ways, and loving a Mulvaney might be the most dangerous headline Zane will ever write.
Onley James’s Headcase is a dark, high-heat romance of obsession, control, and the cost of surrender.
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Avi Mulvaney is a ruthless killer and a fashion icon.
Mad Man
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Dark Romance · Gay Romance
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Avi Mulvaney is a ruthless killer and a fashion icon. Felix Navarro is the sharp-tongued intern who swore he hated him. Forced to work together and trapped by danger, their rivalry burns into raw, undeniable need. Mad Man by Onley James is a filthy hot, enemies to lovers romance about obsession, control, and impossible attraction.
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Avi Mulvaney is a killer in a tailored suit. Brilliant, dangerous, and perfectly controlled. Until Felix Navarro walks into his world.
Felix is sharp-tongued, stylish, and stubborn, the last man who should catch Avi’s attention. Forced to work together at Gemini, Avi’s fashion empire hides darker pursuits, and Felix soon discovers that the man he can’t stand might also be the one he can’t resist.
When they are sent on a mission to dismantle a violent crime ring, their constant sparring turns into something hotter and far more dangerous. Hatred blurs into desire, and desire turns to obsession.
Onley James’s Mad Man is a filthy hot, enemies to lovers romance about power, lust, and the twisted freedom of loving a monster.
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Archer Mulvaney is a charming gambler with a talent for trouble.
Lunatic
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Dark Romance · Gay Romance
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Archer Mulvaney is a charming gambler with a talent for trouble. Mackenzie Shepherd is a wildlife photographer running from a past that will not stay buried. Forced to work together on a secret project, their rivalry turns electric as old enemies close in. Lunatic is a filthy hot enemies to lovers romance of danger, obsession, and trust.
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Archer Mulvaney gambles with everything: money, danger, and the hearts of men who should know better. His biggest risk is not at a poker table.
When photographer Mackenzie Shepherd takes a secret government job, he is running from a past that will not stay buried. Meeting Archer was not the plan, yet the spark is instant. They clash on every decision, yet the pull between them only grows.
They disagree on everything, and danger keeps closing in. As old enemies circle, Archer insists on keeping Mac safe, but Mac is used to going it alone. Desire makes every decision harder. Trust could save them, or break them.
Onley James’s Lunatic is a filthy hot, enemies to lovers romance of obsession, loyalty, and two men who learn to want what they fear. And it does not blink.
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Good for readers who want queer rom-coms with grumpy-sunshine tension, workplace chaos, found family, and slow-burn chemistry.
10 Things That Never Happened
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Gay Romance · RomCom
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10 Things That Never Happened follows Sam, a manager whose fake amnesia lie leaves him tangled up with Jonathan, his cold billionaire boss, with a 4.3-star rating from more than 1,900 Amazon reviewers. Good for readers who want queer rom-coms with grumpy-sunshine tension, workplace chaos, found family, and slow-burn chemistry.
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"Brilliance on every single page."—CHRISTINA LAUREN, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Boyfriend Material
What if one impulsive lie gave you the second chance you never knew you needed?
From USA Today bestseller Alexis Hall, 10 Things That Never Happened is a laugh-out-loud, slow-burn queer rom-com brimming with British wit, workplace tension, and unexpected heart.
Sam Becker's job isn't glamorous, but the quirky team he manages feels like home. Even his boss, the cold and calculating Jonathan Forest, has become a part of his strange little routine. Then comes a clumsy accident, a panicked lie about amnesia, and one very guilty billionaire whose icy exterior starts to thaw.
Jonathan shows up with soup, softness, and something dangerously close to care. As Sam fakes forgetfulness to keep the peace, their chemistry becomes impossible to ignore. But a relationship built on a lie can only last so long and Sam's running out of time to tell the truth.
A delightfully fun spinoff to the bestselling London Calling series, this witty, emotionally layered romance delivers on the tension of enemies-to-lovers, the comfort of found family, and the quiet thrill of discovering someone might actually see you.
"The apotheosis of the rom-com."—Entertainment Weekly, A+ Review, for Boyfriend Material
"Delicious, ridiculous, and often poignant." —Talia Hibbert, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Husband Material
"Every once in a while you read a book that you want to SCREAM FROM ROOFTOPS about. I'm screaming, people!"—Sonali Dev, award-winning author, for Boyfriend Material
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Good for readers who want friends-to-lovers romance with fake engagement stakes, immigration pressure, and chemistry that complicates a lifelong bond.
The Broposal
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Bisexual Romance · Gay Romance · RomCom
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Two best friends fake an engagement so one can get a green card, but their pretend relationship starts feeling real as their wedding date approaches, with a 4.2-star rating from more than 120 Amazon reviewers. Good for readers who want friends-to-lovers romance with fake engagement stakes, immigration pressure, and chemistry that complicates a lifelong bond.
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From the author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School, two best bros fake an engagement–but will their friendship survive?
It’s about time roommates Alejandro and Kenny get married. Or at least, that’s what all their close friends and family think when they announce their engagement. The kicker? The two are faking their whole relationship so Alejandro can get a green card. But if Han was going to marry anyone, it would be his ride or die since second grade.
Han has never been able to put down roots, and the only one who truly breaks through his walls is Kenny. Sweet, sensitive Kenny is newly single, and what better distraction from his soul-sucking relationship than proposing marriage to Han? Kenny can’t think of anything more fun than spending his life with his best friend, even if it’s just for a piece of paper. But as Kenny keeps up the charade, he’s soon struggling to resist their sizzling chemistry.
The line between fact and fiction begins to blur the closer they get to their wedding date. With all eyes on Han and Kenny—including a meddling ex and immigration officers—will these two bros make it down the altar for real?
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For readers who like post-apocalyptic M/M fantasy romance with monsters, danger, and violence.
Soul Eater
Dystopian · LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Gay Romance · Paranormal Romance · Post-Apocalyptic
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In a monster-ruled wasteland, Soul Eater follows a young soldier who survives an encounter with Wyn, a feared death monster known for leaving only husks behind. Instead of killing him, Wyn becomes intrigued, pulling them into an unexpected connection, with a 4.6-star rating from more than 11,800 Amazon reviewers. For readers who like post-apocalyptic M/M fantasy romance with monsters, danger, and violence.
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Twenty years ago, monsters rose on earth and began a new age of civilization.
One where humans live in military-controlled, cramped and dirty cities along the coasts, and the majority of the United States is known as the Wastes. A lawless, desolate and dangerous place, teeming with monsters that have claimed the land for their own.
Including Wyn the Soul Eater.
He appears every three years, making his way across the country and slaughtering humans randomly, sucking them dry until they’re nothing but husks.
I’ve only been in the military for six months, but now I’m part of a unit tasked with trying to stop and capture him. And when I’m the only soldier out of hundreds that the Soul Eater leaves alive, I realise that… something about me has intrigued him.
But what is it? What could a twenty-three year old guy from the south, with no one and nothing in the world, have possibly done to capture the attention of a death monster with horns, blackened fingertips and a face hidden in the dark depths of his hood?
Soul Eater is the debut novel of Lily Mayne. It is the first in a planned post-apocalyptic fantasy series featuring monsters and human men falling in love. Warning: This m/m love story contains explicit content and is not suitable for young readers. There are also graphic depictions of torture and violence.
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Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and Serpent & Dove, it’s equal parts epic and emotionally devastating.
Dark Rise
Fantasy · LGBTQIA+ · Bisexual Romance · Gay Romance
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Dark Rise is a New York Times and Indie bestseller from C. S. Pacat, set in a lush, magic-drenched version of 1800s London. With 4.5 stars on Amazon, this high-stakes fantasy blends ancient rivalries, reincarnated heroes, and slow-burn romance. Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and Serpent & Dove, it’s equal parts epic and emotionally devastating.
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Will is just a dock boy—or so he thought.
After witnessing his mother’s murder, Will goes into hiding, only to be drawn into a secret war between ancient powers. The Stewards, sworn to fight the return of the Dark King, believe Will has a role to play in the rising conflict.
As London teeters on the edge of chaos, Will trains to join the last heroes of the Light. But danger stalks him at every turn—and not everyone on his side is truly an ally.
In a world where past lives echo and betrayal cuts deep, Will must decide if he’s ready to become the hero fate demands—or repeat history’s darkest mistakes.
The war isn’t over. It’s just beginning. And this time, it’s personal.
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Thomas’s drawings have come to life.
Don’t Let the Forest In
Literary Fiction · Horror · LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Teen + Young Adult · Body Horror · Dark Romance · Gay Romance
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Thomas’s drawings have come to life. And they’re killing people. When Andrew follows his best friend into the forbidden woods, he discovers a horrifying truth—together, they must fight the monsters or risk losing everything. But as their obsession deepens, the creatures grow stronger. A New York Times bestseller, The Boy Who Steals Houses is dark, mesmerizing, and utterly unforgettable.
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Once upon a time, Andrew gave Thomas his heart. Now, he might have to destroy him.
Andrew Perrault finds refuge in the fairytales he writes—dark, twisted stories that only his best friend, Thomas Rye, truly understands. But something is wrong with Thomas. His parents have vanished, blood stains his sleeves, and his once-vivid artwork has fallen silent.
Then Andrew follows Thomas into the forbidden woods and discovers the horrifying truth: Thomas’s drawings have come to life, and they’re killing anyone who gets too close. Now, the boys must battle these monsters night after night, desperate to contain them. But the stronger their obsession grows, the more deadly the creatures become.
An Instant New York Times Bestseller, Don't Let the Forest In is a mesmerizing blend of psychological horror, dark romance, and eerie fairytale magic.
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