u/Jessy_Lynn13

I'm about to release my debut novel. Polar Opposites: Romeo and Julien.

I would love some more ARC readers. If you love high angst with a happy ending, this might be your next m/m read.

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What happens when a closeted teen, desperate to escape his religious family's conditional love, falls for a neglected, abused openly gay quarterback who craves a family?

MATTHEW:

I hate God. I hate my parents. My parents don't know they hate me yet because they have no idea I'm gay. Between playing the perfect straight son at home and being treated like crap at school, I am suffocating. But everything is about to change. Simon, the most popular guy in school—the guy I've crushed on since middle school—is suddenly giving me the time of day. And the more time we spend together, the more I want to break down the closet door.

SIMON:

I love God. I love my parents. My parents don't care that I'm gay, but that's only because they don't care about me at all. The only time I feel anything resembling love is at school, surrounded by people claiming to be my friends. The problem is, my brain is broken; I can't remember any of their names. But then I meet this cute, socially awkward guy. And I want his parents. I want the family dinners and the casual, everyday just-because hugs. God, I want his life.

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Content Warning: homophobia, christophobia, abuse, bullying, sexual assault...

Even after reading your FREE ARC, you are not under an obligation to review it. But if you are going to review it, all I ask is that you please use no AI assistance in your reviews. Thank you!

If you are interested, pm your email.

I found an awesome artist to design my debut novel's cover after initially getting scammed by AI-generated fraud. Now I need a new cover for my second novel.

My second novel explores the modern crisis of AI slop in the author space through two colliding perspectives: a successful "author" whose empire crumbles when her AI-generated fraud is exposed, and a struggling writer constantly battling the temptation to use those same artificial shortcuts. To mirror this thematic divide, I'm envisioning a split visual aesthetic for the book. Like on the left, we have imitated slop. The weird shadows, the extra fingers, whatever you think would make it look AI. And on the right, we have regular artwork.

We can discuss details further. But does anyone think they can imitate AI?​ Drop a comment.

I found an awesome artist to design my debut novel's cover, but I'm getting scammed by AI-generated frsud. Now I need a new cover for my second novel.

My second novel explores the modern crisis of AI slop in the author space through two colliding perspectives: a successful "author" whose empire crumbles when her AI-generated fraud is exposed, and a struggling writer constantly battling the temptation to use those same artificial shortcuts. To mirror this thematic divide, I'm envisioning a split visual aesthetic for the book. Like on the left, we have imitated slop. The weird shadows, the extra fingers, whatever you think would make it look AI. And on the right, we have regular artwork.

We can discuss details further. But does anyone think they can imitate AI?​ Drop a comment.

What happens when a closeted teen, desperate to escape his religious family's conditional love, falls for a neglected, abused openly gay quarterback who craves a family?

MATTHEW:

I hate God. I hate my parents. My parents don't know they hate me yet because they have no idea I'm gay. Between playing the perfect straight son at home and being treated like crap at school, I am suffocating. But everything is about to change. Simon, the most popular guy in school—the guy I've crushed on since middle school—is suddenly giving me the time of day. And the more time we spend together, the more I want to break down the closet door.

SIMON:

I love God. I love my parents. My parents don't care that I'm gay, but that's only because they don't care about me at all. The only time I feel anything resembling love is at school, surrounded by people claiming to be my friends. The problem is, my brain is broken; I can't remember any of their names. But then I meet this cute, socially awkward guy. And I want his parents. I want the family dinners and the casual, everyday just-because hugs. God, I want his life.

TRIGGERS!! Homophobia, christophobia, abuse, and bullying...

Exact date of publication: August 30, 2026

The date you plan to send your ARCs to your team. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

The date you expect your ARC team to finish the reading and submit their reviews by. 8/29/2026.

DM your emails. I share my files through Digify. If you do read it, you aren't obligated to review, but if you are so kind as to review my debut novel, please do not use AI in your review. Thank you.

Hi. I'm about to release my debut novel: an angsty, gay m/m contemporary romance.

Content Warning: homophobia, christophobia, abuse, bullying...

What happens when a closeted teen, desperate to escape his religious family's conditional love, falls for a neglected, abused openly gay quarterback who craves a family?

MATTHEW:

I hate God. I hate my parents. My parents don't know they hate me yet because they have no idea I'm gay. Between playing the perfect straight son at home and being treated like crap at school, I am suffocating. But everything is about to change. Simon, the most popular guy in school—the guy I've crushed on since middle school—is suddenly giving me the time of day. And the more time we spend together, the more I want to break down the closet door.

SIMON:

I love God. I love my parents. My parents don't care that I'm gay, but that's only because they don't care about me at all. The only time I feel anything resembling love is at school, surrounded by people claiming to be my friends. The problem is, my brain is broken; I can't remember any of their names. But then I meet this cute, socially awkward guy. And I want his parents. I want the family dinners and the casual, everyday just-because hugs. God, I want his life.

Even after reading your FREE ARC, you are not under an obligation to review it. But if you are going to review it, all I ask is that you please use no AI assistance in your reviews. Thank you!

If interested, pm your email.

Hi. I'm about to release my debut novel: an angsty, gay contemporary romance.

Content Warning: homophobia, christophobia, abuse, bullying...

What happens when a closeted teen, desperate to escape his religious family's conditional love, falls for a neglected, abused openly gay quarterback who craves a family?

MATTHEW:

I hate God. I hate my parents. My parents don't know they hate me yet because they have no idea I'm gay. Between playing the perfect straight son at home and being treated like crap at school, I am suffocating. But everything is about to change. Simon, the most popular guy in school—the guy I've crushed on since middle school—is suddenly giving me the time of day. And the more time we spend together, the more I want to break down the closet door.

SIMON:

I love God. I love my parents. My parents don't care that I'm gay, but that's only because they don't care about me at all. The only time I feel anything resembling love is at school, surrounded by people claiming to be my friends. The problem is, my brain is broken; I can't remember any of their names. But then I meet this cute, socially awkward guy. And I want his parents. I want the family dinners and the casual, everyday just-because hugs. God, I want his life.

Even after reading your FREE ARC, you are not under an obligation to review it. But if you are going to review it, all I ask is that you please use no AI assistance in your reviews. Thank you!