Gay smut book

“It gives me that little safe bubble to where I can explore that by myself and back off if I need to. In younger groups, there’s a large population of asexual people who don’t like sexual content or lesbians who want to see women content.”

There is some good news, however. This captivating novel is a must-read for anyone seeking a fiery tale of passion and redemption that will leave them burning for more.

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Set in Paris in the 1950s, Baldwin's book follows the emotional journey of David, a young American grappling with his sexuality, and his passionate affair with Giovanni, an Italian bartender.

Through Baldwin's evocative prose, readers are transported into a world of longing, betrayal, and self-discovery as David navigates the societal expectations and personal conflicts that threaten to tear him apart.

This groundbreaking novel is a poignant exploration of the human condition and the universal quest for acceptance and belonging.

Not a character based off of a real person, but the genre itself is based off of a group of people that have struggled forever to be seen and heard.” 

Stephanie Johnson, another M/M content creator who recommends books under her account @stephsometimesreads, also explained that the appeal of M/M books isn’t necessarily the sex, but the story of identity and self-discovery that’s told.

This high-heat story is full of pet names, first times, and the dirtiest of dirty talk.” —Stephanie Johnson, M/M TikTok content creator @stephsometimesreads

God of Fury by Rina Kent

“God of Fury is a dark M/M college romance that follows Nikolai and Brandon. With its charming characters and engaging narrative, Red, White & Royal Blue is a must-read that not only entertains but also challenges societal norms and celebrates the power of love to transcend boundaries.

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Nazemian's vivid prose and heartfelt storytelling capture the essence of adolescence and the universal quest for acceptance, offering an emotional journey celebrating love and resilience.

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30. He will always be remembered as the best runner-up in MTV’s “Wanna Be a VJ” in 1998, but now the author invites you to experience his life growing up in the ’80s, with narrated hit tracks illuminating the entire way.

An Innocent Fashion by R.J.

Hernández
Author R.J. Hernández delivers a mixture of satire, fashion, postcollege depression and confusion, all delicately rolled into a turquoise binding with lyrically gifted accents. This mesmerizing tale follows an Iranian boy navigating the complexities of identity and love. “There’s something in me that switches off as a reader when both of the heroes are impossibly gorgeous or equally musclebound,” he adds.

Call Me By Your Name (André Aciman)

Experience the tender romance of Call Me by Your Name and its poignant sequel, Find Me, both by André Aciman. The second-highest population was made up of people who identified as nonbinary, at 13%.

Where did M/M books come from?

The data didn’t come as a surprise to Mel Stanfill (they/them), one of the coauthors of the study and a professor at UCF, who considers M/M fan fiction—which has existed since at least the 1960s—the origin of the M/M book genre.

The other one has to grow into understanding his own ability to be someone who takes care of others. 

All of that is set against the backdrop of an extremely competitive sporting situation with high stakes for everyone involved.”  —Sarina Bowen, USA Today-bestselling author of M/M books like Him and Top Secret, both co-written with Elle Kennedy

Breakaway by Avon Gale

“It’s a wonderful, deep character study of opposites attract—and a sexual journey that’s well-explored and carefully wrought.” —SB

For the Fans by Nyla K

“I made a TikTok the other week asking people what books they would consider core M/M BookTok books, and For the Fans was by far the most commented book.

“Women would be able to think through a relationship that didn’t have an automatic gender bias and inequality. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue (Mackenzi Lee)

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee is a swashbuckling adventure brimming with wit, charm, and romance.

Brokeback Mountain (Annie Proulx)

Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx is a hauntingly beautiful short story that surfaces the forbidden love between two cowboys, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, against the backdrop of the rugged Wyoming landscape. Through the touching relationship between Aristotle and Dante, Sáenz offers a moving portrayal of LGBTQ+ youth grappling with their place in the world.

This essential read resonates with readers through its heartfelt storytelling and universal themes of self-discovery and acceptance, inviting audiences to embark on a journey of understanding, empathy, and ultimately, love.

Something Like Summer (Jay Bell)

In Something Like Summer, this heartwarming romance novel follows Ben Bentley, a high school student struggling with his sexuality and identity, as he navigates the complexities of love, friendship, and self-acceptance. The story begins with a breakup and escalates with the discovery of a peep show that, from the outside, appears to be just a cruising hot spot but is eventually revealed as an embodiment of desire and self-image.

Are You Here for What I’m Here For? by Brian Booker
Here Brian Booker delivers seven compelling vignettes that tell different stories but are seamlessly threaded by a common factor: illness.