Category Archives: Fave Five

Fave Five: Queer Spy Novels

The Torqued Man by Peter Mann

The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott

Vera Kelly by Rosalie Knecht

The Tuxedo Society by Paul Rudnick

The Perfume Thief by Timothy Schaffert

Fave Five: M/M Standalone Romantasy

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The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang

Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die by Greer Stothers

Yield Under Great Persuasion by Alexandra Rowland

Swordcrossed by Freya Marske

Bromantasy by Máire Roche

Fave Five: Picture Books with Queer Dads, Part II

For Part I, click here.

The Perfect Match by Chris Taylor and Dan Becker

Harper Becomes a Big Sister by Seamus Kirst and Karen Bunting

Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer and Holly Clifton-Brown

Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty and David Roberts

Why Do We Sing? by Sam Tsui and Casey Breves

Fave Five: Queer Soccer/Football Romances

This post is sponsored by Pat Voss in honor of his upcoming 2nd chance m/m love story, Fouled in Open Play, releasing June 24th! 

The summer soccer event FIFA doesn’t want you to know about.

He came to SESU for a second chance.

Then his ex released an album exposing everything they tried to hide.

Follow rising soccer star Caleb as he chases a professional contract while battling heartbreak, secrets, and the pressure of staying closeted in a college town that refuses to let his personal life stay private. As fame grows and betrayals pile up, Caleb must decide what matters more: … fight for a future he promised to keep or finally face the music of his past.

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After the Siren by Darcy Green (m/m)

Top of Her Game by M. Ullrich (f/f)

Glasgow Lads by Avery Cockburn (m/m series)

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner (f/f)

Two Left Feet by Kallie Emblidge (m/m)

Bonus: These are all Adult, but for New Adult, check out Futbolista by Jonny Garza Villa (m/m)

Fave Five: New Queer YA Summer Romances, 2025-26 Edition

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Summer Girls by Jennifer Dugan (F/F)

Donut Summer by Anita Kelly (F/X)

Everything About You by Robby Weber (M/M)

Hallie’s Rules for a Recovering Romantic by Jessica Lewis (F/F)

Summer Official by Rebekah Weatherspoon (F/F)

Fave Five: “Be Gay, Do Crime” Fiction

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For more queer heist novels, click here.

No Body, No Crime by Tess Sharpe

Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch

The Obake Code by Makana Yamamoto

The Long Con by Jenna Voris

Be Gay, Do Crimes ed. by Molly Llewellen and Kristel Buckley

Bonus: These are all Adult, but in YA, check out the Trust Me series by Mary Elizabeth Summer

Fave Five: Queer Foodie Romances, Part III

For Part II (which contains a link to Part I), click here.

Taste the Love by Karelia & Fay Stetz-Waters (f/f)

A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko Jackson (m/m)

Can’t Stand the Heat (m/m) and Avery Daniels is Off Limits (f/f) by Season Vining

Love at 350 by Lisa Peers (f/f)

The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett (f/f)

Bonus: These are all Adult, but for a YA graphic novel, check out Basil and Oregano by Melissa Capriglione (f/f)

Fave Five: Fiction with Queer Cuban MCs

Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie (Contemporary YA)

Spin Me Right Round by David Valdes (Time Travel YA)

Guava Flavored Lies by J.J. Arias (F/F Romance)

Secret Identity by Alex Segura (Historical Mystery)

More Like Enemigas by Stephanie Hope (F/F Romance)