Nandini Varma owns the only bookstore in town and is content with hiding her awkward self behind bestsellers. What she doesn't know is that her favorite author has moved near her, and that perhaps she could finally have a love story of her own, even if it's an awkward one. ***** Ryan Callahan wants to move on from his writing career and just work for the police. It's hard though, when the town's book lady happens to be a huge fan of his. She's smart, funny, beautiful, and kind - a lethal combination. He wants to get to know her more, but something seems to be holding her back. Who is this mysterious woman that Ryan can't stop thinking about? Content/trigger warning: This story contains themes of sexism and verbal abuse. [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Cover designed by Joe Resch

#1 Southeastern University Series Natosha Jackson is from the south-side slums of Ridgeport. She's your average bookworm and mathematic fanatic. To pay her dues to the dean of students, she is hand-picked to tutor one of the most notorious football players at Southeastern University, Matteo Four Wittstock. In the town of Ridgeport, the Wittstocks are well-known wealthy people from the north side. Although Natosha wants nothing to do with Four's lifestyle and womanizing tendencies, she finds herself falling into the temptations of lust. While she wrestles with this new fiery excitement in her life, Four becomes enamored deeper than he ever imagined. No one expects the rocky twists and turns that bring these two people together but Four loves a good challenge. And when a game is this good, he's more than ready to play. ***The Southeastern University Collection shows the lives of young adults as they enter, survive and finish off their university experience. The students attending this university are not only dealing with keeping up their GPAs and attending student union meetings. These students are battling ties with addiction, exploring their sexuality, and embarking on past and present family burdens. *** *** These works cannot be read as a standalone. *** WARNING: THIS STORY IS 18+ AND CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE AND MATURE CONTENT. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. STARTED: 7/10/2020 Completed. 2022

Skyler Collins pretends to date his friend Mitch to dodge another blind date set up by his meddling mother, but things get complicated when their relationship develops from fake to physical. Season 1 of Tempting a Star ****** Professor Skyler Collins is desperately trying to avoid another blind date set up by his overbearing mother, socialite Lily Collins, so he finds someone she'll hate. Enter Mitch Wild: Hollywood's golden boy and his mother's top nemesis. As longtime gym buddies, Mitch is happy to enter a fake relationship with Skyler, especially because his feelings for the scholar go way beyond friendship. It's not long until Skyler finds himself hijacked with surprise dates set up by his mother, paparazzi, a fan club rebellion, and even Mitch's ex. Meanwhile, Mitch is facing pressure from his agent as she tries to reinvent his image in Hollywood. But as Mitch plays into the fake relationship with Skyler, he can't deny that he could be falling in love for the first time. As they tackle fame and family together, and despite their very different lives, Skyler and Mitch find that they are undeniably drawn to each other. But at the end of their fake relationship, will there be enough to lead to something real? WARNING: This story contains mature themes and strong language that may not be suitable for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

[Featured in FreetheLGBT: Diverse Literature reading list and Humor: Young. Dumb. Full of Fun list] Colin Mitchell, a photographer at a well-known store, Snapshot, is openly gay--mostly. His ideal experiences are sexcapades that are always subtle, never out of line and straight to the point. (Ironic, isn't it?) However, he meets Peter Chu: a snarky Chinese student with a loud mouth and more issues than Vogue. His intriguing persona has Colin enraptured and willing to throw away his CADBMBB- 'Clients Aren't Dated, But May Be Banged' principle--and take things further than they've ever gone with any guy. Circumstances push both their lives together, with Peter seeking to find his own path after a bad break up and a significant move. Colin is willing to walk that blazed trail with him--in more ways than one. But there is one problem... Peter is as straight as they come. Kinda. ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ Highest rankings: #1 in blindness- 31/07/2020 #1 in freethelgbt- 24/01/2021 #1 in gay- 22/05/2021 #4 in teenfiction- 22/05/2021 #4 in bxb out of 78.5K- 20/05/2021 #4 in pride- 09/11/2020 Warning: Contains mature language, violence and steamy scenes. Warning 2.O: This book will have you hooked! #new adult + #teen fiction + #romance + #boyxboy + #humor Started: 16th June, 2020

Zach is your typical nerd. loves to read, loves to draw, loves to bake, and decorate cakes in his family bakery. and of course, gay. Brian is your typical bully. mean, heartless, captain of the football team. but then Brian is about to turn 18. his mother insists to order him a special cake for his big party. "You only turn 18 once!" "You only turn each age once, mom." but there's nothing to complain about. when Rosa wants something, she gets it. what will happen when Rosa will drag her son to the "Peach Perfect" bakery? what will happen when Brian notice Zach, at the back of the store? "Zach? do you.. do you work here!?" Brian smirks, as he found out a new embarrassing secret about his beloved nerd, "who's that, Zach?" Zach's mother asks, surprisingly. "J-just a friend... from school" "A friend? well, I guess that since he's your friend, we can make a special price for him!" she smiles. she rarely sees a friend of her son. what will happen when Zach will deliver the cake to the party? maybe Brian isn't as bad as Zach thinks? maybe Brian isn't straight as he thinks? *contains strong language and one (1) sexual scene* ------------------------------- The sequel Closure is out now! ------------------------------- highest ranks: #12 - gaylove #36 - gayromance #1 - teenlove #1 - gayboys #5 - bxblove #1 - fluff #6 - mxm #10 - bxb #3 - lgtb #9 - gayfiction #3 - love #2 - gay #1 - lgbtpride #1- lgbtfiction #1 - gayaf

||AMBY'S FAVORITE 2024|| (Editor's Choice July 2022) [LGBTQ+ Teen Fiction] High school junior, Callie Washington, is currently in a dilemma. Attending an all-girls, Catholic high school means most of her peers are focused on college, SATs, and the nearby boys at their brother school, Holy Spirit. But since the start of the school year, Callie can't forget the silky hair and gleaming brown eyes of her former Chemistry partner, Isabella Sandoval. After escaping from her Homecoming date one October evening, Callie runs into Aurora Gray, a smart, charismatic senior, who seems to be having as rough of an evening as Callie. After realizing they are in the same Calculus class, Aurora begins to shift Callie's life in ways she cannot comprehend. Deep down, Callie knows she must confront the thing inside her that is troubling her deeply, but what hurdles will she have to face to get there? (Published: 2020)

Waverly Davidson would rather be lost in a book than helping her mom plan weddings all summer. Stephen Davis would cut off his right arm if it would get him away from his mom and future stepfather. When their paths cross at a festival there's an undeniable instant attraction between them, but none if it matters when Waverly finds out Stephen had been lying to her the whole night. Waverly might not give second chances, but Stephen doesn't back down easily and he's determined to win her over. Even if it takes all summer.