[COMPLETED] He was a veteran, she was a foreigner. He loved her, she could read his mind. He wore gloves to protect others from his sins. She wore kimonos to reclaim her identity. Willing Prey is a romance fantasy novel about a disillusioned ex-colonel, Gerald Aldrick, finally feeling his dead heart beat again after getting unfairly yelled at by a fearless geisha, Robin Taylor. But instead of anger or annoyance, Gerald feels nothing but admiration for her fervor and personality. Robin isn't as impressed with him, but fully plans to take advantage of his legendary colonel status for her own benefit with the help of her mind-reading ability. The question is, will she find herself feeling more for him than she initially expected? The story deals with heavy themes that are deeply personal for the characters. Gerald and his PTSD from war, dealing with the contradictory politics at home, and Robin with her identity issues as a trans immigrant. It's heavy, psychological, and grounded. The setting is fantastical but contemporary, a made-up world heavily inspired by ours, with a strong emphasis on society and politics. Genre: LGBTQ+ ROMANCE FANTASY Themes: psychology, trauma, identity, politics, sexuality, discrimination, wealthy privilege Tropes: love at first sight, enemies to lovers, millionaire boss, size difference, rivals love triangle Setting: modern urban fantasy, dark academia Rated MATURE for a reason-please, refer to the chapter titled 'disclaimer' for the full warning list.

Doll [The Fiction Awards 2019 winner of the Best LGBTQ] [Featured in 10 Wattpad profiles] ************************************************************* Doll shares the journey of two people who belong to the opposite side of a dime. It explores the conscience of humans steeped in guilt and the struggle for liberation. This is the story of a man who grows up with unconditional love and of a man who is reborn by getting to know him. Blurb: Amidst personal tragedies, Luuk and Jona's lives intertwine in unexpected ways. Raised in warmth and affection, Luuk stands in stark contrast to Jona, who has only ever known emotional absence. A chance mishap leads them deep into the Amazon rainforest, where spoken language fades and raw emotion takes center stage. As they unravel the jungle's secrets, guarded hearts begin to soften. Pessimism gives way to tenderness, and love's quiet touch reshapes even the most fractured souls. Together, they discover that the ordinary can become extraordinary-and that connection can bloom in the most unlikely places. During their journey, Luuk realizes that love is not as pleasing as he had thought, and Jona discovers that love is not as hideous as he had known it to be. ************************************************************** Genre: Literary Fiction Subgenre: Romance, Adventure THIS STORY HAS LGBTQ+ THEMES, BUT IT IS NOT MXM. DON'T LIKE HETEROSEXUAL COUPLES? THEN THIS STORY MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU.