Looking For FREE LGBTQIA+ Ebooks? For one day, May 21, browse the following list and pick up books from some of your favorite (and new favorite) authors. Browse the selection below, or use the category listings to jump to your favorite genre. Find the books you want and click the link to your preferred retailer.
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Genres
Cozy Mystery | Fantasy | Historical Fiction | Thriller
Romance Genres
Romance (general) | Comedy | Contemporary | Historical Romance | Omegaverse and/or Mpreg | Paranormal Romance | Romantasy | Science Fiction Romance | Romantic Suspense
COZY MYSTERY
A Curse for Samhain – Dahlia Donovan
When a coven leader fails to show up for the weekly knitting meeting, Hyde finds themselves investigating a murder with their long-term crush, Teresa.
Will they solve the mystery before death comes too close?
Keywords: Friends to Lovers; Hurt/Comfort; Found Family; Disability; Queer Romance; neurotypical; autistic; Scotland; paranormal; gender fluid; lesbian; magic; witch; vampire; cozy mystery; books with cats;
Pairing Type: Gender Fluid/F
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FANTASY
The Unicorn Herd (The Secrets of the Griffin Sanctuary) – Ariana Jade / Arizona Tape
Animal lover and keeper-in-the-making Charlotte couldn’t be more excited to start her apprenticeship at the Griffin Sanctuary working with unicorns in this urban fantasy packed with mythical creatures and a sapphic romantic subplot.
Keywords: mythical animals, rivals to lovers, academy, sapphic, queer
Pairing Type: FF or FF(+)
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The Shiniest of Scales: A Standalone High Fantasy Short Story – K.V. Wilson
A relentless storm. A quest to seek survivors. And a sassy, sarcastic dragon?
In this standalone short story prequel to the Apprenticed to the Gods series, prepare for action, adventure, and amusement!
Keywords: dragons, grumpy/sunshine, magic, queer-normative, non-binary rep, anxiety rep, no spice, funny banter, short story, dark fantasy world
Pairing Type: Not-applicable
Author Direct
The Travelling City – Adrienne Miller
The Travelling City is a dark fantasy mystery packed with romance and existential dread; set in a whimsical, bizarre and ever-changing world.
Keywords: Grumpy and Sunshine Romance, Ghibli-Inspired, Dark Themes, Experimental Fantasy
Pairing Type: Genderqueer MC
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Stolen – Marlena Frank
When sixteen-year-old Shaleigh Mallet is kidnapped by a creature who carries her atop a flying bicycle into another world, she realizes this wasn’t the escape she wanted.
Keywords: YA, portal fantasy, faerie, gay, lesbian, Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, trilogy
Pairing Type: Not-applicable
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The Secret of Magik and Blood: Witches of Tradbeldam Book 1 – Laura E. Thompson
Amid the chaos of war, capture, and learning magik spells, Sowena experiences the confusion of first love while learning of her witch mother’s hidden past. The coven must join with other magik allies and act fast, war is coming!
Keywords: Witches, Romantasy, Hidden Magic, Reluctant Heroine, Learning Magic, First Love, Bisexual Exploration
Pairing Type: FF and FM
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HISTORICAL FICTION
Miss Adams – A.J. Fox
A story of identity, longing, and quiet rebellion set within the confines of high society.
Keywords: Billionaires, Morally Grey, Forbidden Romance, Age Gap
Pairing Type: MF or MF(+)
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THRILLER
Reckoning – Sable Noire
To protect a cartel target, Marshal Jordan poses as his wife in a quiet mountain town. But uncovering a dark conspiracy about missing kids means she has to break every rule.
Keywords: Action thriller, dark crime suspense, vigilante justice, US Marshal protagonist, missing children mystery, undercover operative, psychological thriller, plot twist, no romance
Pairing Type: Not-applicable
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ROMANCE (general)
CINDER31LA – Freida Kilmari
Barely surviving engineer Cinderella stumbles onto the job of a lifetime working for a sick princess. Little does she know the laws she’ll have to break to save her. And the life-changing adventure that will follow.
Keywords: Rags to riches, retelling, adventure, standalone, Cinderella, steampunk, clockwork punk
Pairing Type: FF or FF(+)
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The Fifth Horseman – Freida Kilmari
Death-magic wielding heroine dies and becomes the Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse. Much to their annoyance. But it does come with really hot new housemates.
Keywords: Reverse harem, FF, mm, gender bender, urban fantasy, futuristic
Pairing Type: Rh with FF and MM
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ROMANTIC COMEDY
Learning to Stay – Lindie Keene
When a billionaire CEO unexpectedly inherits infant triplets, he hires a crisis caretaker who never stays attached to a job. But late-night feedings might just turn this arrangement into a family.
Keywords: MM Gay Romance, Billionaire Single Dad Surprise Guardian, Triplets, Male Nanny Manny Caretaker, Grumpy Sunshine, Slow Burn, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Closed Door Romance, Sweet Romance, HEA
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
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Santa’s Divorce Attorney – Remy Fable
Manhattan divorce lawyer David is handling his weirdest case yet: Santa’s divorce. Even trickier? He’s falling for Santa’s immortal son, Klaus, while trying to save Christmas.
Keywords: MM gay romance, Christmas holiday rom-com, Santa’s son, lawyer hero, sweet clean romance, workplace romance, magical realism, humorous LGBTQ fiction, forced proximity, HEA
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
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CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Color You In – K. Evan Coles
‘Color You In’ is a rivals-to-lovers MM romance. In it you’ll meet an ambitious EMT with a crush on his straight, married partner and a single-dad who’s gotten used to playing the het guy.
Keywords: Gay romance, Bi-awakening, Enemies to lovers, Rivals to lovers, EMT/Paramedic romance, Single dad romance, Friends to lovers romance, Disabled main character romance
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
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Petty Roots – Cozy DuBois
Blake desperately needs a fake date for their ex’s wedding. To their dismay, their frenemy Eris is the sole volunteer.
Keywords: Small Town, Road Trip, Fake Wedding Date, Fake Dating, Grumpy/Grumpy, Frenemies to Lovers, Latine rep, nonbinary, autistic MC, neurodivergent rep, bisexual rep, interracial, T4T
Pairing Type: XX
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Thinking It Over – Becca Seymour
A feel-good MM romance where a new teacher and a guarded principal navigate attraction, past hurts, and small-town life—proving love can bloom when least expected.
Keywords: teacher romance, boss employee romance, small town romance, age gap romance, slow burn romance, grumpy/sunshine
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
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Cross Checking – S.J. Crawford
A month after meeting Luke, hockey player Erik is traded to a team in Sweden. Both men part as friends, but even four thousand miles of separation won’t help them forget their burning connection.
Keywords: MM Hockey Romance, Long Distance, Low Angst, Opposites Attract, Spicy, Instalove
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
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Stronger Than Hope – Katherine McIntyre
One man looking to set down roots, the other looking to leave…
Keywords: small town, new in town, single dad
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
Amazon | Universal
Silver (Fox) Linings – Anna Sparrows
26yo Cody is infatuated enough with his dad’s best friend before he swoops in and saves him from a handsy Grindr date, but they’re just not compatible. Especially not when 45yo Ken is a notorious playboy and Cody is still a virgin!
Keywords: Dad’s Best Friend, Age Gap, Virgin MC, Demi Rep, Novella, Low Angst
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
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All the Oceans – Polly Emorie
A broken Ferris wheel traps guarded cyber-expert Alex with warm, ambitious student Lilly. What starts as a distraction becomes a spark that threatens to upend their carefully planned lives.
Keywords: FF sapphic romance, lesbian fiction, meet cute, forced proximity, opposites attract, grumpy sunshine, contemporary romance, emotional walls, career-focused, LGBTQ love story, HEA
Pairing Type: FF or FF(+)
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Gingerbread & Lies – Greta Mayer
Cynical Emma is only back in Bavaria to help her grandmother’s café until Christmas. But meeting sunny, wandering Spanish blogger Sofia might just change her holiday plans—and her heart.
Keywords: FF sapphic romance, holiday romance, Christmas romance, lesbian fiction, small town romance, grumpy sunshine, opposites attract, return to hometown, wanderlust, cozy winter romance, HEA
Pairing Type: FF or FF(+)
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Hearts Aflame (Complete Series) – Paige Blanchet
Cozy up with five sweet Sapphic Christmas romances! From fake dating and snowed-in rivals to grumpy/sunshine pairings, this heartwarming holiday collection guarantees five swoon-worthy HEAs.
Keywords: FF sapphic romance, lesbian holiday box set, sweet Christmas romance, clean LGBTQ fiction, fake dating, grumpy sunshine, rivals to lovers, snowed in, forced proximity, cozy romance, HEA
Pairing Type: FF or FF(+)
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Mediterranean Waves – L.E. Minx
Sam broke free of a narcissistic lover, but now, Sam is lost. Then Sam has an awakening trip that changes how she feels about life. When she loves herself again, unexpected love finds her, now she must be brave enough to trust it.
Keywords: Love Triangle, Polyamorous relationships, Vacation Romance, HFN, HEA, Unexpected Love, Bisexual Experience, Award Nominee
Pairing Type: FF, FM, FFM
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HISTORICAL ROMANCE
The Physician’s Gambit – Marina Tempest
Fugitive physician Leyla forces her way onto a smuggler’s ship at knifepoint. But cynical Captain Deniz might just steal her heart as they flee across the 18th-century Mediterranean.
Keywords: FF sapphic romance, historical lesbian fiction, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smuggler captain, fugitive doctor, 18th century, found family, clean sweet love story, standalone HEA
Pairing Type: FF or FF(+)
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OMEGAVERSE AND MPREG
Pumpkin Patch Cutie – Lacey Daize
Scott’s the cool uncle until he can start a family of his own. However, a day at the pumpkin patch turns panic-inducing when his neice gets lost in the corn maze. Luckily a hot alpha named Dom saves the day.
Keywords: MM, omegaverse, mpreg, insta-attraction, Halloween, Holiday, non-shifter, short read
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
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PARANORMAL ROMANCE
A Human’s Guide to Wooing an Asexual Incubi – Nik(ole) Knight
An asexual succubus trapped by fate and expectation. An anxious human desperate to set him free. Join Felix and Ellie as they find acceptance, courage, and unconditional love in the one place they never expected: each other.
Keywords: Gay rom-com, plus-size MC, asexual MC, trans MC, monster romance, monster anatomy, hurt/comfort, strangers-to-friends-to-lovers, awkward meet-cute, standalone MM romance.
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
Amazon | Universal
Falling for Aine (Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency) – Laura Greenwood
Celtic love goddess Aine has spent her life helping others find romance — all without ever experiencing it for herself. But Egyptian god Min is planning an all-out campaign to win her heart…
Keywords: bi4bi queer m/f, Celtic mythology, Egyptian mythology, he falls first, reluctant to love, casual to more, paranormal rom-com
Pairing Type: MF or MF(+)
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His Mate By Vengeance – Mel Aitches
When a grumpy wolf shifter bodyguard is forced to protect a murder-sunshine, sassy, vampire assassin, his hatred of vampires is too deep to realise they’re fated mates.
Keywords: MM, M/M, fated mates, enemies to lovers, mafia shifter, grumpy x sunshine, assassin x bodyguard, only one bed, forced proximity, found family, knotting
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
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ROMANTASY
The Fight for Dragon Isle – David Gray
A tale of unlikely heroes and evil villains, of brave dragons and fairytale kisses. Blaze, a dragon shifter, must rescue an entire race of dragons with the help of his lost love, the weather witch Omar.
Keywords: MM romance, gay romance, contemporary fantasy, dragons, witches, magic, shifters, low angst, stand alone, happily ever after
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
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The Dragon Tower Gambit (The Dragonflame Heir) – Laura Greenwood
Raised to help rescue those in need, Ingrid is thrilled to lead her first mission alongside her charming, and oh-so-irresistible friend Fen. But she knows she has to ignore her growing feelings for him if the two of them are going to succeed.
Keywords: friends to lovers, dragon romantasy, only one bed, real flirting while fake married, rescue mission, bi4bi queer m/f, bi heroine, bi & demi hero
Pairing Type: MF or MF(+)
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Duty of the Winter Wolf (Guardian of the Winter Stone) – Ariana Jade / Arizona Tape
When Akira sets off on her journey, she couldn’t be less prepared for the perilous and traitorous nature of her quest. An odd group of lone wolves quickly take her in and one of them even claims to be her fated mate, but can they really be trusted?
Keywords: romantasy, fantasy romance, sapphic, fated mates, the chosen one, epic quest, wolf shifters, slow burn, steamy later in the series
Pairing Type: FF or FF(+)
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AMONG WILDFLOWERS AND STARLIGHT POWERS – Rowena Aiello
All Violet wanted was to attend the Priestess’s Birthday Ball. Instead, she runs into the Priestess herself. The woman is so impressed by Violet’s dancing, she tasks Violet with putting together a Grand Ball in Violet’s hometown.
Keywords: cozy fantasy, romantic fantasy, sweet slow burn low spice romance, Friends to lovers, witches, goddess, Elegant event planning, Ballroom dancing, Small town, Matriarchal society, happily ever after
Pairing Type: FF or FF(+)
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Secrets of Elyron – Sierra Covey
Ira is a young noble harboring a secret… She can control fire. In Elyron, women are forbidden from using magic. Her life is further complicated when she meets Zenith, the woman leading a rebellion planning to overthrow the governor.
Keywords: Slow burn, plus size MC, closed door romance, found family, shadow mommy
Pairing Type: FF or FF(+)
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The Beast’s Bargain – Emrys Briar
To save his village, herbalist Wren strikes a bargain with a cursed beast: stay in the Thornlands until a magical rose loses its petals. But falling in love might cost them everything.
Keywords: MM Romance, Gay Romance, Beauty and the Beast Retelling, Fairy Tale, Monster Romance, Cursed Beast, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn, Dark Fantasy Romance, Magic, HEA
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
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The Rose Ball Rebels – Kel E Fox
Eliott, prince of Iris Realm, is a hostage. He and his brothers sneak out to dance every evening, against the Queen’s orders. Then Eliott falls in love with the spy sent after them and must choose between duty and desire
Keywords: Forbidden love, royalty, betrayal, angst, fairytale retelling, queer mf, first person, present tense
Pairing Type: MF or MF(+)
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Science Fiction Romance
Build-A-Twink – Lacey Daize
A surgeon obsessed with perfection, a man obsessed with him, two men willing to do anything, and the discarded parts of a technologically obsessed society. A Frankenstein-Inspired Dark Sci-Fi MM Romance.
Keywords: MM, Frankenstein-inspired, sci-fi, morally gray, cybernetics, short read, 1st person, single POV, obsession, small peen appreciation
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
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Romantic Suspense
Midnight Heist – Katherine McIntyre
Heist rule number one? Never fall for your mark.
Grif’s always followed the one rule in the high stakes business of heists: never fall for your mark. At least, until he meets Danilo Torres…
Keywords: false identity, found family, heist romance
Pairing Type: MM or MM(+)
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Freedom – Cassidy Langue
Spying on Francesca’s husband was Bertie’s mission. But when he vanishes, comforting the beautiful widow turns into a dangerous, forbidden romance built on secrets that could destroy them.
Keywords: FF sapphic romance, lesbian fiction, romantic suspense, age gap romance, secret agent, undercover, forbidden love, mystery, one bed, secrets, dangerous romance, LGBTQ romance, HEA
Pairing Type: FF or FF(+)
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