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What’s worse than regretting a one-night stand? Being snowed in with her.
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Tag Archives: M.A. Wardell
Fave Five: Queer Hockey Romance Standalones
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It’s a Love/Skate Relationship by Charli J. Corson (f/f YA)
Time to Shine and The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid (m/m)
Shoot Your Shot by Lexi LaFleur Brown (bi m/f)
Light Up the Lamp by Kit Oliver (m/m)
Overtime by Tracey Richardson (f/f)
Bonus: Coming in 2026, A Good Puck by Rochelle Wolf (f/f), which is part of the Love on the Podium shared universe, and Peaches and Pucks by M.A. Wardell (m/m novella)
Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Romances: January-June 2026
Pumped by K.M. Neuhold (January 2nd)
I’m just a nerd, standing in front of a bench press, asking it not to humiliate me in front of my gym crush
I’ve never walked into a gym on purpose in my life, and I’m not sure which part is more shocking, the massive beefcake who immediately challenges me to arm wrestle or the fact that I kind of want to come back.
I spent years of my life refusing to lift anything heavier than a textbook, and it shows. I never expected that coming to the gym and bulking up would give me more gender euphoria than all the T shots in the world.
The crush I’m developing on my Golden Retriever of a personal trainer, Butch, though? Yeah, I should have seen that one coming.
Butch is a guy’s guy. Jockstraps, armpit licking, Sweat enthusiast… what could he possibly find exciting about a scrawny, book-ish nerd like me?
I’m just going to try not to drool on him too hard while he helps me get pumped. And I’m for sure not going to do anything stupid like falling in love with him…
Buy it: Amazon
Continue reading Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Romances: January-June 2026
New Releases: September 30, 2025
Middle Grade
A Little Too Haunted by Justine Pucella Winans
The only thing worse than having ghost hunters for parents is having fake ghost hunters for parents. Luna Catalano would know. Her moms are haunted house flippers who use their home reno skills and pretend psychic powers to turn spooky old houses into ghost-free modern homes. Not only does their job require the family to move all the time–meaning Luna is completely friendless–but the only thing haunting any of those houses is bad decor. For once Luna wishes there was an actual, for-real ghost.
When they move yet again, Luna isn’t expecting much. But this house feels…different. Things start out innocent enough–items not where they should be, strange noises–but soon things turn sinister. Her moms are waking up with cuts and bruises, and disturbing drawings showing them with even worse injuries are being left in Luna’s room. With the help of her next-door neighbors and a mysterious woman who seems to know a lot about the home, Luna starts to piece together what exactly happened in that house before she moved in. But not everything is as it seems. In order to save her moms, Luna will have to get the story right before everything goes completely wrong.
Fave Five: Queer Multi-Author Romance Series
Diner Days (Low-angst trans romances)
Clover Hill (Small town romances)
Franklin U (New adult romances)
Bold Brew (Coffeeshop romances)
Rainbow Ranch (Western romances)
Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Romances: July-December 2025
Stirring Spurs by M.A. Wardell (July 1st)
What if he didn’t have to quit you?
In the heart of Oklahoma’s sprawling Rainbow Ranch, Boone Adams thrives as the vibrant soul behind the kitchen, tirelessly whipping up meals that warm both body and spirit. As the younger twin to the brooding Beau, Boone embraces his role as the ultimate caretaker, pouring his heart into nourishing his family and friends. His sunny disposition and unwavering concern for his siblings mask a deeper longing for recognition and self-care.
Everything changes when Wylie Anderson arrives—a rugged cowboy battling his own demons and desperate for a fresh start. Drawn to the ranch to earn some quick cash, Wylie has no intentions of sticking around after the monthly rodeo. As their paths intertwine, Boone’s nurturing spirit clashes with Wylie’s hardened exterior, igniting a tension neither expected.
Will Boone’s unwavering kindness break through Wylie’s tough façade, revealing the warmth beneath? And can Wylie help Boone discover the importance of prioritizing his own happiness? In this tale of love, self-discovery, and the power of connection, two opposites just might find a way to complement each other and heal their own hearts.
Buy it: Amazon
Continue reading Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Romances: July-December 2025
Fave Five: Queer Romance Starring Teachers
The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee (f/f)
Teachers in Love by M.A. Wardell (m/m series)
Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun (f/f)
South Rock High by A.J. Truman (m/m series)
Chemistry Lessons by Jae (f/f)
Fave Five: New Queer Holiday Romances (2023 Edition)
For the 2022 edition, click here.
Finding My Elf by David Valdes (m/m YA)
It’s a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer (f/f)
Mistletoe & Mishigas by M.A. Wardell (m/m)
The Christmas Swap by Talia Samuels (f/f)
Secret Heir for Christmas by LaQuette (m/m)
