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August 2026 Deal Announcements

Adult Fiction

Sunday Times-bestselling author Freya Marske‘s THE OFFSEASON, the author’s first contemporary queer sports romance, pitched as for fans of HEATED RIVALRY and YURI ON ICE, in which a former figure skater who walked away from the sport returns home, where reconnecting with his infuriatingly gorgeous childhood rival, now the current national champion, reignites his passion for the ice—and more, to Ruoxi Chen at Putnam, in a two-book deal, for publication in summer 2027, by Diana Fox at Fox Literary (NA).

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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

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New Releases: May 13, 2025

This post is sponsored by Penguin Random House Canada in honor of The Vinyl Diaries: Sex, Deep Cuts, and My Soundtrack to Queer Joy by Pete Crighton. Big hearted, funny, thoughtful, and wildly entertaining, The Vinyl Diaries is a celebration of sex, music and the discovery of our true selves.

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Fave Five: New Adult M/M Romance

Never Been Kissed by Timothy Janovsky

I’m So (Not) Over You by Kosoko Jackson

Hummingbird Heartbreak by Max Walker

When London Snow Falls by Hayden Stone

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Bonus: By Any Means Necessary by Cam Montgomery is classified as YA, but is an M/M Romance set in college

Double Bonus: All of the above are full-length novels, but for a great novella, check out Coffee Boy by Austin Chant