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Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble by Alexis Hall

5.0

 Another winning display of Hall's effortless ability to combine laugh-out-loud situations with a deep dive into personal insecurities and character flaws. Perfect not just for fans of baking competition shows, but for romance readers and anyone who enjoys a rollicking good story! 

Karaoke Queen by Dominic Lim

5.0

Sweet, heartfelt, and delightful. A love letter to drag culture intertwined with family cultural issues and a hopeful romance, Karaoke Queen gives readers all the heartfelt drama and joyful triumph of the best drag performances! 

Two Rogues Make a Right by Cat Sebastian

5.0

 Sebastian's books stand out for two reasons. One is the way they drop the reader into historical settings with fine-tuned details and language. The other is the way they draw straight from the heart, showing genuine intimacy and connection between their love interest main characters. Two Rogues Make a Right continues in that tradition, with a rollicking story that you won't want to put down. 

Jay's Gay Agenda by Jason June

5.0

 Covers all the bases that make YA gay romances so popular, in a fresh and original way. As Jay continues to carry out--and modify--his agenda, you'll be sucked in to the choices he has to make (Guy A? Guy B? And where does his best friend fit in?) and the self-discoveries he experiences. A charmer and a winner.

I'll Have What He's Having by Adib Khorram

5.0

 Has a little bit of everything that makes rom-coms great: a mistaken identity mix-up, a "career-vs.-relationship-vs.-casual buddies" conflict, with side notes into the worlds of wine and cultural/family cuisine. A little spicy, a little sweet, I'll Have What He's Having is an engaging, enjoyable read. 

They Hate Each Other by Amanda Woody

5.0

 The twisty plot puts a fresh spin on the fake-dating/enemies-t0-lovers setup. You never quite know where things are going to end up, and sharply drawn characters and crisp dialog keep you entertained all along the way. A great YA gay romance! 

You Had Me at Happy Hour by Timothy Janovsky

5.0

 Another fresh and fun gay romance from Janovsky, this time a "rivals to lovers" story between a sommelier and mixologist. As usual, snappy dialog, unique and three-dimensional characters, and vivid details make this novel one to savor. 

Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa

5.0

 A charming, emotionally honest story that intertwines an exploration of Mexican-American mariachi culture with a sweet rivalry-based romance. Realistic characters and fearless presentation of real-world issues make Canto Contigo a standout. 

Husband Material by Alexis Hall

5.0

Carries on the wit and charm of Boyfriend Material while telling a unique and compelling story. Will our heroes Luc and Oliver get to their "till death do us part"--and is that even the best outcome for them? A great second entry in Hall's frothy, fun romance series.

Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters

5.0

 Perfectly balanced between sweet and snappy, Prince of the Palisades is a fast-moving YA romance that jets the reader between palaces and elite private schools while presenting complex, diverse characters dealing with very real-world issues of love, prejudice, family expectations, and more. A pleasurable read for teens and adults alike!