Overview

This collection of short stories is brought to you by the LGBTQ+ Romance Deals Newsletter. Each story belongs to their respective author(s) and has been contributed for the purposes of this anthology.

Inside, you’ll find contemporary romance stories that run the gamut from sweet to spicy to kinky and everything in between. One thing is for sure: a happily ever after is guaranteed for these characters!

Christmas Cruising by A.D. Ellis, 2023, 52 pages.
holiday-themed gay single’s cruise

Conflict Mediation by D.C. Emerson, 2024, 29 pages.
Office romance, coworkers, long-time nemesis, conflict mediation swapped for couples counseling, forced proximity, grudges, CWs for Mentions of homophobia, transphobia, death of a parent due to illness, parental neglect, parent with cancer

Cupcake Crushes by Becca Seymour, 2024, 51 pages.
Friends-to-lovers, hidden identity, low angst, contemporary, Australian MCs, friend-zoned, cupcake obsession, nurse, secret pining

Do Better by Kaje Harper, 2024, 24 pages.
Established relationship on the rocks- trying to win him back, pro American football player, closeted, CWs for homophobia, parental rejection

Easton (A Leashes and Lace Story)by Shaw Montgomery, 2018, 56 pages.
Established relationship, kink exploration, gender fluid dressing, lingerie, secret keeping (no angst), D/s relationship

Finding Home (A Doves of Destiny Short) by Rye Cox, 2023, 27 pages.
I've loved Henry since we were kids. He's back in town, and with a baby in tow to boot, but I'm not going to let that stop me. I let him slip away the first time, and I wasn't going to make the same mistake again.

For Pup’s Sake (A Teeth and Tarot Short) by A.A. Fairview, 2024, 17 pages.
Puppy play (collar, leash, puppy/pup as a pet name), oral sex, facial, mess, anal sex, knotting, mating bites, forced orgasm

Open Me by Morgan Sloan, 2024, 35 pages.
Vibrating butt plug, who has the remote, exhibition/voyeurism, use of alcohol and potentially blurred consent

Rayne Check by Gabbi Grey, 2024, 28 pages.
CR, small town, interracial, bossy bottom, Halloween shenanigans, buttoned-up lawyer, masked MC, ONS

Report Cards (A Marvin and Olan Short Story) by M.A. Wardell,10 pages.
When Marvin can’t concentrate on finishing his report cards, Olan leaves him alone to finish – with the promise of a treat when he returns if Marvin finishes.

The Flower Engagement by K.C. Carmine, 2024, 13 pages.
Hugh and Brendan's engagement, romantic moments on the beach, steamy sex, bonus story to The Flower Arrangement, can be read before or after

Voices Harry by Bix Barrow, 2024, 84 pages.
Low-angst comedy of errors featuring a secret identity, a fanboying cat, meddling friends, inappropriate crochet projects, audio narrator/crochet-influencer pairing, CWs for mention of the death of a sibling, mention of the death of a pet

Waiting on You (A Rosedale Story) by Elle Waters, 2024, 27 pages.
Small-town short story with light angst, medium heat, barista/customer pairing, CWs for references to divorce and miscarriage.

Why You? Roman Veils, 2024, 47 pages.
Insta-lust, taboo, stepbrothers, HFN, CWs for mention of spousal abuse, (not between MCs, not on-page details), general medical information.