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56 editor’s picks matching LGBTQIA+
A vengeful cinnamon roll.
Unhinged
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Dark Romance
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A vengeful cinnamon roll. A possessive psychopath. And one very dead father. Unhinged is a brutal, filthy, and deliciously twisted romance that kicks off the Necessary Evils series. Think found family, vigilante justice, and enough steam to short-circuit your Kindle. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this dark MM romance pulls no punches and takes no prisoners.
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Adam Mulvaney is a killer. Raised by a billionaire with a twisted sense of justice, he’s one of seven psychopaths trained to eliminate the worst of the worst. It’s not personal—until it is.
Noah Holt has spent years preparing to avenge his father’s death. But when he finally confronts the man responsible, he learns the truth: his father deserved what he got.
Now Noah is questioning everything. His memories. His past. Even his morality. And the one person willing to help him figure it out is the very psychopath who pulled the trigger.
Adam doesn’t believe in love. He doesn’t feel it. But he wants Noah, and he’s not going anywhere.
What begins as vengeance becomes obsession. And maybe, just maybe, something a little like love.
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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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A fanfic-writing, newly turned vampire and a jaded vampire-rights activist strike a deal in Sell Your Blood, the 4.8-star MM paranormal romance you didn’t know you needed.
How to Sell Your Blood and Fall in Love
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Paranormal Romance
Our take
A fanfic-writing, newly turned vampire and a jaded vampire-rights activist strike a deal in Sell Your Blood, the 4.8-star MM paranormal romance you didn’t know you needed. Featuring a-spec yearning, bite-for-hire tension, and dangerously unethical biotech, this standalone sequel is equal parts snarky, tender, and thirstier than it wants to admit.
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Dr. Clementine Hughes is an Ivy League researcher, asexual fanfic writer, and freshly turned vampire working at a company that really shouldn’t find out he’s undead.
After a failed bite attempt in an alley goes sideways, local vampire advocate Justin Yu offers him a lifeline: feed from him—for a fee. Clementine accepts, desperate to avoid both bloodlust and becoming a corporate lab rat.
Justin’s blood is disappointingly bland. Justin himself? Not so much.
As the two reluctantly bond over trauma, fandom, and late-night snack exchanges, Clementine starts craving more than blood. But hunters from Vitalis-Barron are closing in, and secrets never stay buried for long.
Sell Your Blood is sharp, swoony, and unapologetically queer—with more salt and pepper shakers than you ever asked for.
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With 4.8 stars on Amazon, it’s perfect for fans of bite kink, scientific vampirism, and characters who pine hard before they kiss harder.
How to Bite Your Neighbor and Win a Wager
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Paranormal Romance
Our take
How to Bite Your Neighbor and Win a Wager is a slow-burn MM romance full of vampire angst, mutual thirst, and unexpected tenderness. With 4.8 stars on Amazon, it’s perfect for fans of bite kink, scientific vampirism, and characters who pine hard before they kiss harder. Sweet, sharp, and utterly addictive.
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Vincent Barnes is a broke, miserable vampire with a guilty conscience and a serious case of accidental thirst. Feeding from strangers in their sleep is bad enough—but when he bites Wesley Garcia, his childhood crush turned potential meal ticket, everything spirals.
Wes needs a vampire for a revenge plan involving corporate corruption, a pharmaceutical giant, and some extremely unethical experiments. His offer? Stay, bite me, and help me take them down.
Vincent agrees. Not because he’s falling for Wes. Definitely not because of the fangs-and-feelings thing brewing between them.
But Wes never planned to fall for his bait—and Vincent never planned to trust again.
Science meets seduction in this fangy, funny, slow-burn romance full of pining, betrayal, and bite kink.
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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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A Best Book of 2023 and Bram Stoker nominee, Camp Damascus is Chuck Tingle’s powerful horror debut.
Camp Damascus
Horror · LGBTQIA+
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A Best Book of 2023 and Bram Stoker nominee, Camp Damascus is Chuck Tingle’s powerful horror debut. With 4.5 stars on Amazon, it unearths the twisted truth behind America’s “most effective” gay conversion camp. Brutal, haunting, and surprisingly tender, this queer horror gem redefines what it means to confront demons—both literal and internal.
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In Neverton, Montana, salvation comes with strings—and screams.
Camp Damascus promises deliverance from sin. Touted as the “most effective” gay conversion camp in the country, it’s the crown jewel of a devout community. But beneath the sermons and saccharine smiles, something monstrous lurks.
When one young woman begins to question the truths she’s been told, strange things start happening—things that defy reason, faith, and even reality. As memories surface and horrors crawl from the shadows, she must confront the real demons: not just those haunting the dark, but the ones bred by shame, silence, and control.
Bram Stoker Award–nominated and a Best Horror Book of 2023, Camp Damascus is a bold, gut-punch horror debut about queerness, indoctrination, and what it means to break free.
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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
Our take
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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The Twilight Order has fallen under Ashok’s control—and only Gyre and Maya can stop his rise.
Emperor of Ruin
Fantasy · LGBTQIA+ · Steampunk
Our take
The Twilight Order has fallen under Ashok’s control—and only Gyre and Maya can stop his rise. In the explosive finale to Django Wexler’s Burningblade & Silvereye trilogy, the siblings must unite their forces and defy fate itself. War brews, magic burns, and the final battle for the Splinter Kingdoms begins. A bold, brilliant ending to an unforgettable fantasy saga.
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Ashok, the last surviving Chosen, has seized the Twilight Order—and the power to reshape the world. Promising unity and justice, he instead leaves ruin in his wake. Only two people see through the lies: siblings Gyre and Maya, once enemies, now reluctant allies.
To stop Ashok’s reign of terror, Gyre must rally warriors, rebels, and outcasts from across the fractured Splinter Kingdoms. Meanwhile, Maya embarks on a perilous quest through treacherous mountains to recover a legendary weapon that could end the Order’s grip once and for all.
The time for resistance is over. It’s a war for the soul of their world.
Packed with explosive action, heart-wrenching choices, and an unforgettable finale, this epic conclusion delivers everything fans have been waiting for.
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In Blood of the Chosen, the second installment in Django Wexler’s thrilling trilogy, Gyre races to unite rebels and ghouls in a rising war against the Twilight Order,…
Blood of the Chosen
Fantasy · LGBTQIA+ · Steampunk
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In Blood of the Chosen, the second installment in Django Wexler’s thrilling trilogy, Gyre races to unite rebels and ghouls in a rising war against the Twilight Order, while Maya delves into a forgotten library in search of answers—and her own truth. Action-packed, emotionally charged, and full of dark magic, this sequel raises the stakes in every way.
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The Twilight Order’s grip is strong—but cracks are beginning to show.
Gyre sees a chance to finally ignite a revolution. To topple the Order, he must unite the fractured human rebels of the south and the monstrous ghouls of the Splinter Kingdoms. Old hatred dies hard, and forging an alliance may cost more than he’s willing to pay.
Meanwhile, his sister Maya—still sworn to the Order—can no longer ignore her doubts. Haunted by her last battle with Gyre, she tracks a powerful artifact to a long-lost library. What she uncovers there could reshape their world—or destroy it.
With enemies gathering and loyalties shifting, war is inevitable. The question is: will brother and sister stand on the same side when the dust finally settles?
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A strong match for readers drawn to epic fantasy with sibling conflict, ancient magic, post-catastrophe worldbuilding, and divided loyalties.
Ashes of the Sun
Fantasy · LGBTQIA+ · Steampunk
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Called “fantasy at its finest” by Nicholas Eames, Gyre and Maya are siblings separated by the Twilight Order and reunited on opposite sides of a looming civil war, as Gyre pursues revenge and Maya wields magic for the Order, with a 4.3-star rating from more than 1,500 Amazon reviewers. A strong match for readers drawn to epic fantasy with sibling conflict, ancient magic, post-catastrophe worldbuilding, and divided loyalties.
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"Ashes of the Sun is fantasy at its finest."—Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld
Long ago, a magical war destroyed an empire, and a new one was built in its ashes. But still the old grudges simmer, and two siblings will fight on opposite sides to save their world in the start of Django Wexler's new epic fantasy trilogy.
Gyre hasn't seen his beloved sister since their parents sold her to the mysterious Twilight Order. Now, twelve years after her disappearance, Gyre's sole focus is revenge, and he's willing to risk anything and anyone to claim enough power to destroy the Order.
Chasing rumors of a fabled city protecting a powerful artifact, Gyre comes face-to-face with his lost sister. But she isn't who she once was. Trained to be a warrior, Maya wields magic for the Twilight Order's cause. Standing on opposite sides of a looming civil war, the two siblings will learn that not even the ties of blood will keep them from splitting the world in two.
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Gideon the Ninth throws swordplay, necromancy, and gallows humor into a gothic sci-fi blender.
Gideon the Ninth
LGBTQIA+ · Sci-Fi · Space Opera
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Gideon the Ninth throws swordplay, necromancy, and gallows humor into a gothic sci-fi blender. Trapped serving her bone-witch nemesis, Gideon joins a lethal trial where immortal power is the prize and betrayal is guaranteed. Sharp, chaotic, and wildly original, this is lesbian necromancers in space doing absolutely nothing the easy way.
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Gideon the Ninth is the first book in the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Locked Tomb Series, and one of the Best Books of 2019 according to NPR, the New York Public Library, Amazon, BookPage, Shelf Awareness, BookRiot, and Bustle!
WINNER of the 2020 Locus Award and Crawford Award
Finalist for the 2023 Hugo Award for Best Series!
Finalist for the 2020 Hugo, Nebula, Dragon, and World Fantasy Awards
“Unlike anything I’ve ever read. ” —V.E. Schwab
“Lesbian necromancers explore a haunted gothic palace in space!” —Charles Stross
“Deft, tense and atmospheric, compellingly immersive and wildly original.” —The New York Times
The Emperor needs necromancers.
The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.
Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense.
Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.
Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won’t set her free without a service.
Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon’s sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.
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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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