"When I first saw you, I thought I'd have to kill you." "Uh, excuse me?" "But now I'll kill anyone that even thinks of laying a finger on you," he said, a dry laugh escaping his lips. "How times change, huh?" ~~~ Atlas, a young chef, was simply trying to survive in the big city. When a mysterious intruder, Emil, breaks into his apartment, Atlas is thrust into a life completely different from his. As Emil takes a liking to Atlas, will the chef run away? Or will the crime boss give him a reason to stay? ~~~ [mxm]

Sharp banter. Slow burn tension. A frenemies-to-lovers MM romance novella with heart and heat. Eli // Aubrey drives me insane. He talks too loud, laughs too hard, and somehow manages to get under my skin every damn time. I tell myself it's because he's obnoxious-because he's the last person I'd ever want to spend time with. But then he lets me show up for movie nights, sitting too close, tossing popcorn at my face, and suddenly the silence between us starts feeling heavier than the noise. I should know better. I probably do. But every time he smiles, it stops mattering. Aubrey // Eli's impossible. Broody, stubborn, and allergic to admitting he cares about anyone. I swore I'd never fall for someone like him, and yet here I am watching horror movies just to make him laugh, picking fights just to keep him talking. Somewhere between all the snark and late nights, something shifted. Now I'm stuck wondering if we're still pretending to hate each other, or if his bad idea might actually be the best thing that's ever happened to me. 📖 Part of the Warner Park Collection The Bad Idea is part of the Warner Park Collection, a set of interconnected romances set in Los Angeles. Each book can be read on its own, but together they weave a larger story of friendship, found family, and love in all its messy, complicated forms. 1. Warner Park - Andrew & Vincent (slow burn, strangers-to-lovers, Hollywood romance) 2. The Bad Idea - Aubrey & Eli (frenemies-to-lovers, banter, hurt/comfort novella) 3. Snow for the Holidays - Aubrey & Eli (holiday hijinks, reigniting the spark, snowed-in) 💕 Perfect for readers who love: Enemies to lovers gay romance Short MM romance novellas Hurt/comfort queer love stories Slow burn LGBTQ+ romance Messy friendship dynamics Spicy but sweet gay rom-coms 🔗 This is a free sample. Enjoy the full book on Amazon: KU, ebook, paperback, and hardcover!

Lights, secrets, and second chances. A slow burn MM romance set in the heart of Los Angeles. Andrew // Starting over in Los Angeles wasn't supposed to be easy, but I didn't expect it to feel this lonely either. I left everything behind in Alaska to build something real-a yoga studio, a fresh start, maybe even a version of myself I can finally like. Then I meet Vincent Vickers. He's charming, quick-witted, and hiding more than he lets on. I tell myself it's just a job, just a temporary connection. But the longer I'm around him, the harder it is to remember what I'm running from. Or why I ever thought I could keep my heart out of it. Vince // I know how to play the part. Smile for the cameras, hit my marks, pretend everything's fine. But when Andrew walks into my life, quiet and sincere and nothing like the chaos I'm used to, the script starts to fall apart. He sees through the performance, straight into the parts of me I've kept off-screen. And for the first time, I start to wonder if real love could be more than just another scene in my life. 📖 Part of the Warner Park Collection The Bad Idea is part of the Warner Park Collection, a set of interconnected romances set in Los Angeles. Each book can be read on its own, but together they weave a larger story of friendship, found family, and love in all its messy, complicated forms. 1. Warner Park - Andrew & Vincent (slow burn, strangers-to-lovers, Hollywood romance) 2. The Bad Idea - Aubrey & Eli (frenemies-to-lovers, banter, hurt/comfort novella) 3. Snow for the Holidays - Aubrey & Eli (holiday hijinks, reigniting the spark, snowed-in) 💕 Perfect for readers who love: MM actor romance Emotional gay love stories Character driven plots Rom-com humor Hurt/comfort LGBTQ+ fiction Slow burn queer romance Heartfelt MM spice Found family and second chances 🔗 This is a free sample. Enjoy the full book on Amazon: KU, ebook, paperback, and hardcover!

A grumpy loner, the boy next door, and a love he never saw coming. ✨ Julian's just been through a breakup, and all he wants is to be left alone. Hiding out at his parents' remote cabin seems like the perfect plan-until his relentlessly cheerful neighbor, Owen, keeps showing up with smiles, small talk, and a stubborn refusal to give up. But under Julian's guarded surface is someone aching to be understood. And Owen? He might be exactly the kind of chaos Julian needs. A tender, slow-burn MM romance about healing, unexpected connection, and learning to let someone in. Grumpy/sunshine, neighbors-to-lovers, and all the cozy feels. 📖 PART OF THE HOUSE COLLECTION: All of my books can be enjoyed as standalones, but they're even more fun when read together. You'll spot recurring characters, inside jokes, and deeper connections that unfold across the series. Each collection follows a different couple in the same friends group-so the more you read, the more you'll feel at home. BOOK ONE: The House (Liam x Morgan) BOOK TWO: The Cabin (Julian x Owen) ⭐ COMPLETED: Book was edited and revised for improvements in writing, story flow, and character development in 2025. If you love this book, you can buy a distraction-free version of it to keep on any e-reader library over at my shop: authormanderson.com/shop ⚠️ MATURE CONTENT: graphic sexual details, long-term illness, death of a loved one, language

A charming roommate. A hopeless crush. A coming-of-age MM romance full of humor, heart, and heat. Liam // I didn't plan on falling for my roommate. I just wanted to survive college without embarrassing myself in front of Morgan-who, for the record, is everything I'm not. He's confident, charming, and somehow even looks good doing laundry. I keep telling myself it's just a crush, that the late-night talks and inside jokes don't mean anything. But every time he smiles at me, it feels less like a phase and more like falling. He's completely out of my depth. Morgan // Liam's chaos shouldn't be my problem, but somehow, it's become my favorite part of the day. He's awkward, loud, and way too easy to care about. I've had flings before, sure, but nothing that's ever felt like this-like coming home to someone who actually sees me. The rules were simple: don't get attached. But with Liam, the line between friendship and something real keeps blurring, and I'm not sure I want to stop it anymore. 📖 Part of The House Collection The House is part of The House Collection, a series of interconnected queer romances about messy friendships, found family, and falling in love when you least expect it. Each book can be read as a standalone, but together they create a larger story of friendship, humor, and romance. The House - Morgan & Liam (roommates-to-lovers, slow burn, found family) The Cabin - Julian & Owen (neighbors-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, first love) 💕 Perfect for readers who love: Roommates-to-lovers gay romance Slow burn MM love stories Queer rom-coms with banter and chaos Emotional LGBTQ+ romance Heartfelt spice with emotional payoff Found family dynamics Bonus side-romances Tender intimacy and laugh-out-loud moments

"I love you." "Oh?" "In a non-bro sort of way, y'know? Full homo." ~~~ Kai and Roan are a lot of things. Best friends, football players, straight A students, future roommates, and so on. Read what happens when a kiss adds something new to the list. ~~~ [This is a FREE book with paid exclusive chapters.] [bxb] [Marked mature for sexual content.]

"Why are you staring at me like that?" "Like what?" "Like you want to tear off my clothes." "And what if I do?" ~~~ Kingsley didn't believe in love. All he wanted was a single night with his incredibly hot boss, Lorenzo, that he had spent a year lusting over. When Lorenzo starts reciprocating Kingsley's advances, the man believes his fantasy will finally come true. But the corporate world isn't forgiving, and there are many roadblocks on the way. Read how their lives get complicated as things start getting steamy. ~~~ [mxm] [marked mature for sexual content]

Emmet and Clay did not meet on the best of terms, but that doesn't stop them from becoming fast friends. As their bond grows stronger, they will do whatever it takes to maintain this new friendship. Even though that may not be all that either of them wants. After years of living in a conservative southern town, Emmett has developed a hard shell that is not easily pierced. It's gotten even more difficult since breaking up with his first serious boyfriend left him feeling devastated and betrayed. Then a new friend comes along to peel back all the layers of protection, making Emmett feel happy again, and perhaps making him feel something more. The loss of his father at a young age left Clay with severe anxiety. His girlfriend says he's emotionally distant - because he is. Clay never gave much thought to his sexuality. He started dating because all his friends were, and although his relationships never seem to work out, he continues to try, because that's what's expected. The steady track he's been traveling is suddenly upended when he becomes enamored with a boy he just met. Now Clay has to figure out what he wants and how far he's willing to go to get it.

Shadows are being destroyed with the attacker leaving nothing but their empty amulets behind. Commander Leo McKinley is set on getting to the bottom of this issue, and to do that, he needs the help of PhantomX researcher, Raven Sterling. Raven Sterling has gone through a lot of shit in his life. Now, he does what he wants, when he wants, and as long as he doesn't get attached to anyone in the process, it's all fair game. Except, the guy he's been screwing lately--Leo McKinley--has slowly began to take over his thoughts and fantasies. Before he has the chance to begin cutting the guy out of his life, Leo shows up at his office, begging for a consult on a case Raven can't refuse. Attachment has consequences that reach beyond Raven being betrayed again, however. With Leo around him in the office by day and in the bed by night, Raven's losing his grip on maintaining his distance. What's a guy to do when it comes down to helping stop the Shadow genocide or saving the life of one of the few people he actually gives a shit about? [Trigger warnings: graphic depictions of abuse, rape, drug abuse, self harm, and suicide] ~Rose Coven Chronicles~ Copyright © 2017 by Emily Smith [COMPLETE]

As a former military man, Blake Sabriel understands that his best friend, Dakota Hart, has a duty to serve the realm. Perhaps that's why Blake doesn't mind looking after Dakota's three rambunctious children, or perhaps it stems from the fact that Blake is in love with him. Regardless of the reasons, Blake knows that he wants Dakota to return home quickly and safely. However, it's hard to concentrate on raising three kids and praying his best friend stays safe when his past is constantly lurking and just itching to sink its teeth into him again. [Trigger warnings: graphic depictions of abuse, sexual assault, and suicidal ideations] ~Rose Coven Chronicles~ Copyright © 2017 by Emily Smith Cover art by Kirby Crow [COMPLETE]