r/MM_Romance

I’ve been noticing that if I see on Goodreads that if a book is more than 350 pages long, I automatically get discouraged from reading it because I don’t think I can handle that much of a slow burn or anything. Is that something you guys do too, or am I just crazy?

This being said, feel free to recommend any books that may be long, but are TOTALLY worth reading!

My only hard NOs as of right now are:
- daddy kink
- just smut with no plot

i am really a sucker for hot steamy romance depicted in office setting preferberly between boss and employee or between coworkers . Help me find great read for such boss employee relationship!!

I truly cannot read books written in first person. They always feel super super cringy to me. And the few I’ve honestly tried to read (like, was attempting to give a fair chance as much as I possibly could) were really poorly written imo. Problem is…so many in the genre are written in first person!! Why is that?

I’m annoyed with myself and wish I could get over it. I don’t fully understand my aversion. My gay-boy friend tells me I need to do some deep soul searching and get over myself 😂.
Maybe so. But truly, I just cannot read it. Am I alone?

I’m curious about reading some MM(M?) romances with ethical non-monogamy, but I don’t know a lot about it.

I love the reformed rake/fuckboy trope, but sometimes it feels like a complete personality transplant when a character goes from enjoying casual sex to suddenly being happily exclusive with one person forever.

It got me wondering… does an HEA have to be sexually exclusive?

I’d love to read a romance where the character still grows emotionally, learns to be vulnerable, and makes a long-term commitment, but that commitment doesn’t necessarily mean complete sexual exclusivity.

I’m interested in open relationships, monogamish relationships, established couples opening their relationship, or even a one-sided open relationship if it works for both characters. I’m not specifically looking for poly, but I’m open to it too.

Mostly I’m looking for stories with healthy communication, agreed boundaries, and a relationship where the HEA is built on trust and commitment rather than exclusivity.

No cheating, no coercion, and no incest. Happy to read pretty much any genre.

Any recommendations?

I’ve wanted to read Oleander by Scarlett Drake for a while, but I have anxiety and get anxious every time I start it.

I read a review that said it’s very emotional and an uncomfortable read, so I’m just wondering how bad it actually is. I’ve read a lot of books that have difficult or uncomfortable moments, but it is often resolved quickly so the anxiety doesn’t last long. Is it that sort of the situation? Or is this truly just one long angsty, heart wrenching experience that’ll leave me with a massive emotional hangover? 😅

Just to be clear, I love a book with angst and drama, I just need to be in the right headspace if it’s going to be a lot vs just a bit…

I haven't really seen people talk about this book, and I want to... I've been devouring all Cat Sebastian lately, and I thought I knew what to expect at this point, but this book hit me in the head like a brick... I don't get the negative reviews, although maybe it's from people with the priviledge of not relating to the theme of the book.

It's sooo beautiful and healing if you need that sort of healing. Definetely in the running for my favourite MM romance.

I only have less than one hour left on my audiobook (best narrator I've EVER HEARD btw) and I'm trying to savour every minute of Wyn and Danny adorableness.

How will anything else live up?

I know there are more in the "Monster" series but being honest don't feel excited for book 2 (Edin). I don't see how Edin is going to capture me like Wyn has? I guess the tall, dark, quiet brooding Wyn is what sparks me?

Essentially I am asking: Skip to book 3.5 for more Wyn or listen in order? Are there other beings/relationships that have the dark brooding thing? I can't imagine Edin bringing this energy but maybe I am wrong 😂

Follow up question: what books feel most like Soul Eater?

Thank you ❤️

Basically, I’m looking for a story where an omega accidentally gets knocked up and hides the pregnancy from his alpha. Please recommend books that have this as the plot, or maybe something similar. I’ll love it if there’s a lot of angst and if the omega is kind of hotheaded or stubborn.

New summer read I have just found and love already: Extra Time (Daniel A. Thorne) - a MM romance about two soccer players in Europe living their dream of becoming the best in their world and still having each other. Great and untouched topic which reads easy on the beach!

Anyone know of any mm second chance bully romance books I'm looking for ones where the bully the sub w some hate/revenge fucking. Wouldn't hate some kinkier topics. Preferably a college based setting. Just finished a matcha made in hell and I liked that.

Hey, I'm hoping someone might have a rec for book/s similar to Fatal Shadows by Josh Lanyon. And for those who haven't read it, I'm specifically craving a really disinterested, cold on the surface love interest who appears to not like(or genuinely doesn't like)MC1 at first. I'm also looking for a really solid plot that can hold its own without the romance. I mean, I want romance, lol, but I also want a plot where, if you removed the romance aspect of the book, you'd still have a really solid and engaging book.

I've read:

• {Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy} -cold/disinterested LI, and a solid plot with the incredible slowest of burns.
• {The Magpie Lord by KJ Charles} - I've read almost everything I'm interested in by KJ Charles, so please no KJ Charles recs.
• {Prince of Sorrows by Kellen Graves} - LI is cold and disinterested, the plot is plotting, and the slow burn romance is just the cherry on top. I've read everything by Kellen Graves, and their other books fit too, for the most part.
• {Liar City by Allie Therin}- also works and fits.
• {The wolf at the door by Charlie Adhara} - Maybe? I don't remember how cold or distant the LI was, but I think he was.
• {The Cardigans The Cardigans by Cole McCade} - Didn't personally like, but it fits from what I remember.

I've read and absolutely hated {The Mystery of Nevermore by C.S. Poe} -it read like a boring and worse written version of Fatal Shadows, imo😂. And I've read All for the game series, which I love and I think they fit pretty well. Anything by Louise Collins, Marina Vivancos, Alice Winters, KJ Charles, Chani Lynn Fenner and Eliot Grayson I've read 😵

To sum it up: I'm looking for a cold/disinterested LI with a plot strong enough to hold its own even without the romance.
I prefer when the book doesn't have much spice, and I feel like I've already read the more popular, well-known books with these tropes, even if I didn't list them haha, so more indie or new recs would be incredibly appreciated.
YA, fics, HFN, everything works. Thank you so much!

I could really use some recommendations (I’ve read many MM books so perhaps lesser known recs might be helpful).

To give you an idea of my taste, some of my favorites are, but not limited to:

A Charm of Finches and A Scarcity of Condors by Suanne Laqueur (absolutely adored these)

Criminal Intentions series by Cole McCade

More Heat than Sun series by John Wiltshire

Hazard and Somerset series by Gregory Ashe

Oleander by Scarlette Drake

Cut & Run series by Abigail Roux

Captive Prince series by C.S. Pacat

Memento Mori series by C.S. Poe

In the Company of Shadows series by AIS and Santino

I've also read some of the Big Bad Wolf series by Charlie Adhara

I'm mostly looking for MM romance, but I'm open to any genre if the writing is exceptional. Mystery, fantasy, literary fiction, historical, contemporary. I don't mind as long as the characters are unforgettable and the writing and prose are well done.

What are the books that ruined other books for you because the writing was just that good?

Edit: Thank you all for the recommendations! I saw some books that I haven't read yet, and I'm looking forward to giving them a try (and even revisit a few that I previously DNF'd because I didn’t give enough time to marinate). Much appreciated!

Just listened to Monster Within Men by Tj Rose, and it was awesome! Looking for more post apocalyptic world book recommendations. I've also listened to All that's left in the world and The only light left burning by Erik J Brown :) all amazing books!

Edit: I listen on Audible, so recs that are on there would be greatly appreciated!

Share everything you read last month, your ratings, your reading goals, and anything else that comes to mind!

I also read and loved The Nightmare Before Kissmas, but I especially connected to Kris as a main character, and Lochlan was so sexy. The slow burn to high spice was really hot, and the love felt genuine to me. I find her writing to be fun and funny. I always enjoy good banter between characters, and she definitely nailed that in both books.

Any recommendations for something with a similar vibe? It can be contemporary, historical, fantasy, dark romance, whatever. I'm just chasing a similar feeling.

I used to think romance books followed the same predictable formula, but then I picked up one that had incredible character development, realistic emotions, and a story that stayed with me long after I finished it.

Now I'm curious—what's that romance book for you? The one you'd recommend even to someone who doesn't usually read romance.

Bonus points if it's underrated. I'm always looking to add something new to my reading list.

Apologies if this has been mentioned here before, but I just wanted to show a little love for the Necessary Evils series by Onley James.

I've read a few books like these in the past (morally grey MCs, dark storylines, murder/thriller-esque plots) but this series has really stuck out to me, because honestly, they're just really fun to read. The characters are well developed, and each book has its own identity, so you don't feel like you're reading the same scenes over and over again. The background plot(s) are also intriguing and have been twisty/turny enough to keep me interested, but not so much so that they've stressed me out.

I find that James treats the sensitive topics she weaves into her books as plot devices with a lot of respect and knowledge, and each character feels like they're genuinely a complete person, rather than just a conglomeration of ideas/tropes/shitty dialogue. I find myself empathizing with characters who are, how shall I put it, a little unhinged, because they're just so likable and relatable despite their diagnoses (this will make sense if you pick up the books.)

There are a few little moments that have tripped me up, but it's mostly just phrasing of things that I find stick out to me as a little off-putting, but nothing egregious. She uses the word "unalive" a few times, but I can look past it because the books are just so damn fun to read. Also, as with any dark romance, you'll have to suspend belief a little bit, but these books have made doing so easier than ones I've read in the past, because of the things I've listed above.

Anyway, just wanted to show the books a little love here, and if you have any recommendations for similar books please feel free to let me know, as I'm always looking for new stuff to read :)

999 and Counting... (Boys of the Blue Hour Book 1)
by Weston Roy

At UCSD, Jake’s friendship with handsome, ultra-masculine Kyle turns into a secret ache beneath the cliffs of Black’s Beach. As longing leads him through San Diego’s hidden gay world, Jake learns the hard difference between being desired, being available, and being truly known. Limited-time bargain for the first installment in Boys of the Blue Hour.

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