Rep: Gay. From the author of the YA hit 'Darius the Great Is Not Okay' comes this spicy adult rom-com. Nearly in his forties, Farzan Alavi's love life is a disaster, but can an encounter with a hot sommelier combined with a case of mistaken identity…
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- Rep: Lesbian. This rom-com from the author of 'The Charm Offensive' is a messy and fun Christmas story. Ellie Oliver marries Andrew out of convenience, but when she visits for the holidays, she is shocked to find his sister is the woman she was once…
- Rep: Lesbian, Bisexual. This lovely and complex contemporary romance follows a woman who reluctantly returns to her hometown and unexpectedly finds romance. It's the first in a series, so if you love it, you don't have to worry about it being over!…
- Rep: Non-Binary. From the author of Cleat Cute comes a friends-to-lovers romance. Two besties go on a no-refundable honeymoon after one of their engagements is called off. This is a great read if you're looking for something romantic with lots of…
- Rep: Gay. In this fun summer rom-com by Sidney Karger, Max Moody is asked to be the man of Honour at his best friend's wedding. While struggling to live up to the mantle of the perfect gay best friend, he realises he now also has to compete with the…
- Rep: Lesbian. This debut historical romance from Emma R. Alban is Bridgerton meets The Parent Trap. Two young women must find marriage to secure their futures, but could they just set up their widowed parents instead? And what will happen when they…
- Rep: Gay. In this tender contemporary romance, a Hollywood superhero actor meets a quiet book-seller drag queen. Sparks fly, but they both have their own issues to deal with before they can have a Hollywood ending. This a great read for fans of Cat…
- Rep: Non-Binary. The first instalment of Anita Kelly's Nashville love series brings us a steamy and clumsy romance on a reality cooking show. Dahlia is trying to make a fresh start, and London has just come out on national TV. Both determined to win…
- Rep: Asexual, Lesbian. This Sci-Fi novella is a sweet and introspective romance between a human technician and an Autonomous robot. It is a great work of speculative fiction, presenting questions about AI without telling the reader what to think.
- Rep: Transgender. This is a charming historical romance by the author of Boyfriend Material. After going MIA in the battle of Waterloo, Viola gains the freedom to live her life as a woman. Years later, she reconnects with an old friend, the Duke of…
- Rep: Gay. This sweet coming-of-age rom-com is true to its title. Wren has never been kissed but longs for a movie romance. On the eve of his 21st birthday, he emails all his previous crushes, admitting his past feelings for them. Embarrassingly,…
- Rep: Bisexual. In this spellbinding witchy rom-com, two women band together to get revenge on the man who hurt them both. This is the first instalment in the Witches of Thistle Grove series, so if you enjoy it, there's more to read.
- Rep: Gay. In this music-filled rom-com, Quito has to convince his closeted Hollywood star crush to perform at his hometown's charity concert. It's a slow-burn love story about a second chance at love. This is a great read for fans of Timothy…
- "Rep: Transgender. This book toes the line between contemporary fiction and romance. After what was meant to be a hook-up, Elisheva realises the man she slept with is her photography teacher. Both of them are haunted by their pasts but find…
- Rep: Bisexual, Gay. This novel is a contemporary romance and a good choice if you want something more emotionally hard-hitting rather than a rom-com. The story follows two actors who start fake dating as a publicity scheme, but when real feelings…
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