Romance

Zone Entry is a cozy, trope-filled hockey romance that knows exactly what it is—and delivers. Low angst, predictable beats, and a guaranteed happy ending make this a solid comfort read, even if it doesn't dig deep.

Sweet, low-angst bear romance set in an impossibly supportive small town. One Reason to Stay won't change your life, but it's the perfect cozy escape when you need everyone to be kind and the ending guaranteed.

Luc is a mess, Oliver is impossibly proper, and their fake relationship is heading exactly where you think it is. Boyfriend Material is comfort reading that knows what it is—banter-filled, sweet, and just the right amount of heartfelt. Perfect for when you need something warm and funny.

A warm, funny, deeply ridiculous book that works better than it should. The romance is thin and the premise is nonsense, but Sam and his lovable band of misfits make it worth the read. Just don't overthink it.

A charming, witty, beautifully rendered romance with two leads I'd follow anywhere. The mystery doesn't quite reach the heights of the character work, but I didn't mind. I was too busy being completely charmed.

A charming 1960s road trip romance with golden retriever Peter and prickly Caleb finding each other on the way to California. Strong character work and excellent vibes, but leans heavily on mood over momentum. A solid B.

Cat Sebastian's Page & Sommers series is cozy without being cloying—a smart blend of Christie-style mystery and heartfelt romance. Tightly written, emotionally satisfying, and anchored by two men with shared trauma learning to trust again.

Eddie's in a slump, Mark's drowning in grief, and neither of them is looking for love. But You Should Be So Lucky is a slow-burn romance that understands how life can surprise you when you've convinced yourself that part of your life is over. Warm, authentic, and worth the wait.

If you're looking for fun, magical, romantic historical fantasy with characters you'll want to spend time with and dialogue that'll make you smile, pick up The Magpie Lord. You'll be glad you did.

I'm a KJ Charles fan, so it pains me to say Unfit to Print feels underdeveloped. The romance lacks spark, the mystery fizzles, and the whole thing needed more time to breathe. A rare misfire from a usually reliable author.

Cat Sebastian's We Could Be So Good is a tender 1950s slow burn about two newspapermen falling in love. Not a page-turner—but the yearning is exquisite.

A popcorn thriller with a body count and a Vegas meet-cute. The Murder Between Us won't surprise you, but it doesn't need to—it's fun, soapy, and exactly what it promises to be.

A gay Secret Service agent. The President of the United States. Yes, it's absurd—but Enemies of the State is the kind of unputdownable popcorn read that knows exactly what it is. Check your brain at the door and enjoy the ride.

Rav Trivedi is the kind of protagonist I didn't know I needed: sharp-dressed, sharp-tongued, and falling for his prime suspect. He's to Die For works better as a romantic thriller than a whodunit, but with dialogue this witty and a voice this fun, I'm not complaining. A step up from typical gay fiction—and I'm already hoping for a sequel.

The less you know going in, the better—just trust me. Two astronauts, one rescue mission, and a mystery that kept me turning pages late into the night. This is the most fun I've had with sci-fi in years.

If you love cozy mysteries and want gay protagonists who are smart, funny, and refreshingly drama-free, Charlie Cochrane's got you covered. The Best Corpse for the Job and Jury of One are charming, well-plotted, and spice-free—but they deliver exactly what they promise: a damn good time.

A haunted Victorian. A boy worth the risk. And a ghost that won't let them go. Paul Michael Winters' The Haunting Between Us is the tender, spooky YA romance that fifteen-year-old me needed—and today's queer teens deserve.

Levi and Dominic hunt a serial killer through the neon-soaked streets of Vegas, and Kingsbridge nails the sense of place. The mystery kept me hooked, the romance worked, but after five books I was ready for some variety—in the plot and the bedroom. A fun, escapist thriller that could've been outstanding at three books instead of five.

Big, bookish, emotionally complicated—Will Darling is everything. The third book in KJ Charles's 1920s espionage series delivers the best mystery, the sharpest banter, and a romance that knows the difference between taking your clothes off and actually letting someone in. Murder, mayhem, and a buff guy who runs a bookshop. What more do you want?

Will Darling and Kim Secretan are back for another round of blackmail, conspiracy, and the kind of yearning that makes you want to throw the book across the room (in a good way). If you loved Slippery Creatures, this 1920s adventure deepens everything that worked—and sets up a finale you won't want to miss.