There are so many good LGBTQ+ books coming out lately that it’s hard to keep up, but these are five new releases that deserve a spot on your TBR.
But I Hate Him by Page Powars
If you love academic rivals, this one is for you. Rory has spent his whole life trying to be perfect, but there’s one person he can never beat: Luca Melendez. After a very public meltdown hurts Rory’s reputation, they both end up at the same ultra-competitive academic summer camp. Rory comes up with the perfect revenge plan—make Luca fall in love with him, then break his heart. Of course, things don’t stay that simple.
Ship Happens by Mason Deaver
Mason Deaver is back with a second-chance romance set on an Alaskan cruise. Owen never expected to see his ex-boyfriend Jacob again, especially not on a week-long trip with their friend group. As they’re forced to spend time together, old feelings start coming back, and Owen has to decide if some relationships are worth another chance.
In Your Court by Kit Haley
This one mixes tennis, rivalry, and romance. Matteo Russo is the only openly gay tennis pro on tour, while Miles Callahan is the successful American rival he can’t stand. After Mat challenges Miles to experience life without all the money and luxury, the two end up spending far more time together than either expected. Their rivalry slowly turns into something much more complicated.
Hold Me Like a Grudge by Celine Ong
Professional wrestling and queer romance? Yes, please. Asher Ross and Caleb Knight are supposed to be each other’s biggest rivals in the ring, but as they train, travel, and perform together, they begin falling for each other. The problem is that the wrestling company wants them to stay enemies, both on screen and off.
Find My Way Down to You by Julian Winters
Julian Winters takes readers somewhere completely different with this fantasy romance. After losing his boyfriend, August accidentally finds his way into the Underworld hoping for another chance to see him. Instead, he meets Cary, a ferrier of souls, and starts questioning whether he’s searching for the past or opening himself up to a new future. It sounds emotional, magical, and like it’s going to make me cry.
