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19 Fun Queer Books with Kissing
By Rory O’Neill, June 09, 2023
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Start Pride Month off with one of these heartwarming, swoon-worthy reads! Celebrate queer joy and love this month and all year long by adding one of these new romances to your list.
Imogen, Obviously
From the New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda comes a new release praised by Casey McQuiston as “a big-hearted, deeply vulnerable, love-bubbly tumble through self-discovery.” Imogen Scott is straight — and a great ally. She’s thrilled to visit her friend Lili at college and meet her cool new queer friend group. That is, until Lili reveals that she lied to her friends about a past relationship with Imogen… and that none of them know Imogen’s straight.
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Best Men
Max Moody always assumed he’d get married before his best friend — but here he is, getting ready for the role of best man. Tensions rise when he meets the groom’s brother, Chasten. Max and Chasten could not be more different if they tried, which makes it tricky since they’re both serving as best men. The two try to do everything they can to make the wedding go smoothly, but the spark between them complicates matters…
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Teacher of the Year
Marvin wants the Teacher of the Year award, and he knows he deserves it. He’s one of the best kindergarten teachers out there, he loves his job, and what’s more, his school is relying on him to win in order to keep their doors open. Marvin’s entire plan of action is disrupted when a new student, Ilona, shows up after winter break — with her attractive single dad in tow. As Marvin and Olan become better friends, Marvin knows that this complicated distraction could cost him the award… but the lines between friendship and something more quickly blur, and Marvin finds himself learning a thing or two about love that he didn’t know before.
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For Her Consideration
New York Times bestselling duo Christina Lauren calls this queer rom-com “pure romance magic.” After a devastating breakup, Nina Rice holes up in her aunt’s suburban condo, managing email accounts for celebrities. She’s let go of her dreams of scriptwriting for TV and abandoned her old life and friends. But when Ari Fox, a rising actress, demands a meeting with her, Ari breathes new life into Nina. As their flirting turns into something more, is Nina prepared to take a chance on love again?
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The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen
Author Talia Hibbert says, “Charles combines masterful prose, thrilling romance, fantastic wit, and gripping stakes” in this gay historical romance! When Gareth Inglis meets a mysterious stranger, he finds himself falling in love — only to be abandoned by the man. But when Gareth inherits an estate, he soon learns his old fling runs a smugglers’ ring. The passion between them still runs hot, but will secrets hinder their romance?
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Wild Things
When four friends find themselves stuck in a rut, there’s only one solution: They each give up their dreary apartments in the city and move in together in a charming home in the English countryside, newly named the Lavender House. The only problem? El is trying to tackle her unrequited feelings for her lesbian best friend, Ray, and that’s a bit hard when the two of them are now living together. As the four roommates embark on the DIY project of a lifetime, El must decide if she wants to risk her friendship for a chance at something more…
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Alondra
This charming young adult novel follows 16-year-old Alondra as she navigates the complexities of love and friendship over the course of one fateful summer. Alondra loves professional wrestling, and is thrilled to find a group of teens in her Coney Island neighborhood who share her same passion. As she discovers a new sense of bravery through the sport, she finds herself grappling with more complicated feelings: namely, the crushes she’s developed on some of her newfound friends.
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Going Bicoastal
Natalya Fox has a seemingly impossible decision to make: stay in New York City with her dad for the summer, or spend her break trying to connect with her practically estranged mom in California. Since she can’t decide, this rom-com follows both summers as they would have played out. In New York, Natalya finds herself exploring the city with the girl she’s always had a crush on, working up the courage to make a move. In Los Angeles, Natalya navigates her complicated family relationship, all while becoming closer and closer to a guy she never expected.
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If I See You Again Tomorrow
Clark has lived the same Monday 309 times. But everything changes on his 310th Monday, when a boy he’s never seen before shows up in his math class. Soon, Clark and Beau set out on an adventure across the Windy City, and Clark is falling for the new boy. He’s just not sure he’ll see Beau in the morning…
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Bellies
This anticipated upcoming release is hailed as “smart, hilarious, and deeply moving” by actor and trans activist Elliot Page. Tom and Ming meet at university and find they have an instant connection. When they graduate and move in together, Ming comes out as trans and decides to begin her transition — leading the two to face major changes in their relationships with friends, each other, and the world around them. As they exit their youth and discover these new, evolving identities for themselves, Tom and Ming must balance what they’re willing to lose to live as they are.
Release date: August 1
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Something Spectacular
In this charming new Regency romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Boyfriend Material, Peggy is caught off-guard when an old flame asks for her help to woo famous opera singer Orfeo — but Peggy is unable to say no and soon travels to London to play matchmaker. Yet from the moment they meet, Peggy and Orfeo only have eyes for each other. As the two spend more and more time together, they find connection in their nonconformity and their amorphous places in the world… and they realize that they may have found the missing piece to make themselves feel at home.
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All the Right Notes
Kirkus Reviews praises this “fun and effervescent” debut novel! Quito Cruz is a piano prodigy in New York City, but his Broadway dreams and his creative spark have both been dashed — and ever since he spent an unforgettable night with jock Emmett Aoki, his inspiration has been missing. When Quito’s dad asks him to perform at a charity event in his hometown, the last thing he’s expecting is to share the stage with Emmett, who has become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars! But as the two prepare to perform, they find themselves in perfect harmony…
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New Adult
This charming romance is perfect for fans of the film 13 Going on 30! At 23, Nolan aspires to have it all by the time 30 rolls in — but after he misses his sister’s wedding and stands up his best friend and plus-one, Drew, his life implodes spectacularly. Wishing to skip to the good part of life, Nolan wakes up one morning, 30 years old and with everything he’s ever wanted — everything except for his loved ones and Drew. Now confronted with a successful, gorgeous man who wants nothing to do with him, can Nolan win his best friend’s heart?
Release date: August 15
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Straight Expectations
Max has always been out and proud, but while his peers at his school have endless romantic options to choose from, Max finds himself frustrated with his seemingly small pond. After an argument with his best friend, Dean, Max impulsively wishes that he wasn’t born gay — and is shocked to discover the next morning that his feelings for boys have completely vanished… along with Dean. In an attempt to regain the life he took for granted, Max sets out on a journey of self-discovery, where he may just find the love he thought he was missing.
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Infamous
Publishers Weekly says, “Croucher infuses this energetic Regency era friends-to-lovers sapphic romance with zany wit.” Aspiring writer Edith and her best friend, Rose, have always been inseparable. From climbing trees to practicing kissing, the pair has teetered on the edge of something more than friendship — but when Edith meets renowned poet Nash Nicholson and Rose starts considering marriage, will they be able to confront their buried feelings before it’s too late?
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Chef’s Choice
Anita Kelly, author of Love and Other Disasters, praises this new release, calling it “by turns genuinely hilarious and swooningly romantic, and all the while, unabashedly, joyously trans.” Luna is trying to stay positive after being fired from her office job. After all, she’s built a great life in New York, has wonderful roommates, and has a loving community of fellow trans friends to support her. When Jean-Pierre, a trans man and heir to a culinary fortune, needs Luna to act as his fake girlfriend — and help him learn complicated family recipes — she agrees. Luna doesn’t have anything to lose… but she certainly isn’t expecting to find feelings for Jean-Pierre along the way.
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Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style
Pulitzer Prize–winning author Andrew Sean Greersays, “No funnier, wiser, or more charming book will come out this year, I guarantee.” As the son of one of the country’s wealthiest and most influential families, Farrell Covington knows what his future should look like… until he meets aspiring writer Nate Reminger from small-town New Jersey. Over the course of 50 years, Farrell and Nate embark on a whirlwind romance, leading them all over their ever-changing world as they navigate their place in it.
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The Gay Best Friend
Dom Marino finds himself stuck between the hyperfeminine and hypermasculine worlds of his two best friends as their wedding approaches. After a wild night at a beach house with all of the groomsmen, including handsome PGA superstar Bucky Graham, Dom wakes up with memories of sheer chaos, spilled secrets, and unexpected romance — all of which have the potential to destroy the wedding and bring everyone down with it.
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Emmett
This modern-day Emma retelling is a perfect mix of Jane Austen’s classics with a Bridgerton twist! Emmett Woodhouse has created a bit of a name for himself as the charming, rich matchmaker of his Los Angeles private school. Well, he’s made one successful match… When his casual friend-with-benefits, Harrison, asks for help finding a boyfriend, Emmett jumps at the opportunity. While his friends worry that helping a hookup find a relationship may get messy, Emmett knows he doesn’t want to date. But despite his expertise, Emmett soon finds that he may know less about love than he thought.
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