50 Books like Heartstopper

The Tragedy of Felix and Jake

by J. Daniels

A disgraced Marine and his NA sponsor break recovery's cardinal rule: falling in love.

4.29

12k+

🩹 Addiction Recovery 🖤 Hurt Comfort 🏠 Found Family 💔 High Angst 🌾 Small Town South

The Tragedy of Felix and Jake 91%

A disgraced Marine and his NA sponsor break recovery's cardinal rule: falling in love.

by J. Daniels 2023

4.29

12k+ ratings

🩹 Addiction Recovery 🖤 Hurt Comfort 🏠 Found Family 💔 High Angst 🌾 Small Town South

I Wish You All the Best

by Mason Deaver • 2019

Thrown out by their parents, a nonbinary teen builds a home with a sister long estranged.

4.14

55k+

🏳️‍⚧️ Queer Coming Of Age 💛 Found Family ✨ Nonbinary Protagonist 💕 Friends To Lovers 🧠 Mental Health Journey

I Wish You All the Best 92%

Thrown out by their parents, a nonbinary teen builds a home with a sister long estranged.

by Mason Deaver 2019

4.14

55k+ ratings

🏳️‍⚧️ Queer Coming Of Age 💛 Found Family ✨ Nonbinary Protagonist 💕 Friends To Lovers 🧠 Mental Health Journey

Natural Twenty

by Charlie Novak • 2020

A florist and a heartbroken bookseller become friends over D&D and takeout, too scared to want more.

3.96

2k+

🫂 Friends To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🌸 Florist Romance 📚 Bookshop Romance 🎲 Geeky Romance

Natural Twenty 92%

A florist and a heartbroken bookseller become friends over D&D and takeout, too scared to want more.

by Charlie Novak 2020

3.96

2k+ ratings

🫂 Friends To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🌸 Florist Romance 📚 Bookshop Romance 🎲 Geeky Romance

Greta & Valdin

by Rebecca K. Reilly • 2021

Two Auckland siblings, two impossible loves, and one messy family trying to hold it together.

3.90

32k+

🏡 Multicultural Family Saga 👫 Dual Sibling Pov 🫂 Chosen Family 💞 Second Chance Romance 🤷 Quarter-Life Crisis

Greta & Valdin 90%

Two Auckland siblings, two impossible loves, and one messy family trying to hold it together.

by Rebecca K. Reilly 2021

3.90

32k+ ratings

🏡 Multicultural Family Saga 👫 Dual Sibling Pov 🫂 Chosen Family 💞 Second Chance Romance 🤷 Quarter-Life Crisis

What If It's Us

by Becky Albertalli • 2018

After a flash mob tears them apart, two boys turn to Craigslist to reconnect.

3.80

170k+

💞 Meet Cute 🔍 Missed Connection 🧲 Opposites Attract ☀️ Summer Romance 💗 First Love

What If It's Us 90%

After a flash mob tears them apart, two boys turn to Craigslist to reconnect.

by Becky Albertalli 2018

3.80

170k+ ratings

💞 Meet Cute 🔍 Missed Connection 🧲 Opposites Attract ☀️ Summer Romance 💗 First Love

Someday, Someday

by Emma Scott • 2019

An ex-addict nurse. A billionaire heir. A love that could heal them or destroy an empire.

4.38

9k+

🔥 Slow Burn 🩹 Hurt Comfort 🌱 Trauma Recovery 💊 Recovering Addict 🛑 Conversion Therapy

Someday, Someday 90%

An ex-addict nurse. A billionaire heir. A love that could heal them or destroy an empire.

by Emma Scott 2019

4.38

9k+ ratings

🔥 Slow Burn 🩹 Hurt Comfort 🌱 Trauma Recovery 💊 Recovering Addict 🛑 Conversion Therapy

People Watching

by Hannah Bonam-Young • 2025

An artist who never stays returns to his small town, tangling with a poet who can't leave.

3.54

31k+

🏡 Small-Town Romance 🔥 Slow Burn ☀️ Grumpy/Sunshine 👪 Found Family 🌸 Sexual Awakening

People Watching 90%

An artist who never stays returns to his small town, tangling with a poet who can't leave.

by Hannah Bonam-Young 2025

3.54

31k+ ratings

🏡 Small-Town Romance 🔥 Slow Burn ☀️ Grumpy/Sunshine 👪 Found Family 🌸 Sexual Awakening

Risk Taker

by Lily Morton • 2018

Stepbrothers Henry and Ivo hid their love for years. Ivo returns wounded; they must risk everything.

4.08

5k+

👬 Stepbrother Romance 🤝 Friends To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn 💭 Mutual Pining 🩹 Hurt/Comfort

Risk Taker 90%

Stepbrothers Henry and Ivo hid their love for years. Ivo returns wounded; they must risk everything.

by Lily Morton 2018

4.08

5k+ ratings

👬 Stepbrother Romance 🤝 Friends To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn 💭 Mutual Pining 🩹 Hurt/Comfort

Mistaken Prejudice

by Tal Lewin • 2023

A foster kid falls for a wealthy equestrian at the prep school that despises him.

3.97

840

🎓 Prep School 💫 Opposites Attract 🫂 Found Family 🧠 Bipolar Representation 💔 Hurt/Comfort

Mistaken Prejudice 90%

A foster kid falls for a wealthy equestrian at the prep school that despises him.

by Tal Lewin 2023

3.97

840 ratings

🎓 Prep School 💫 Opposites Attract 🫂 Found Family 🧠 Bipolar Representation 💔 Hurt/Comfort

Boy Meets Boy

by David Levithan • 2003

Paul falls for artistic Noah, but his ex's return and fraying friendships test their new love.

3.81

76k+

✨ Queer Joy 📚 High School Romance 💕 First Love 🫂 Chosen Family 💬 Witty Banter

Boy Meets Boy 91%

Paul falls for artistic Noah, but his ex's return and fraying friendships test their new love.

by David Levithan 2003

3.81

76k+ ratings

✨ Queer Joy 📚 High School Romance 💕 First Love 🫂 Chosen Family 💬 Witty Banter

Verona Comics

by Jennifer Dugan • 2020

Two teens bond at Comic-Con, only to discover their families are bitter business rivals.

3.58

4k+

⚔️ Rival Families 🤫 Secret Relationship 💘 Forbidden Romance 👥 Dual Pov 💔 Angsty Romance

Verona Comics 91%

Two teens bond at Comic-Con, only to discover their families are bitter business rivals.

by Jennifer Dugan 2020

3.58

4k+ ratings

⚔️ Rival Families 🤫 Secret Relationship 💘 Forbidden Romance 👥 Dual Pov 💔 Angsty Romance

Boyfriend Material

by Alexis Hall

A tabloid disaster forces a chaotic charity worker and a rigid barrister into a fake relationship.

3.98

159k+

🎭 Fake Dating ⚡ Opposites Attract 🇬🇧 British Romcom 🩹 Hurt Comfort 💬 Witty Banter

Boyfriend Material 91%

A tabloid disaster forces a chaotic charity worker and a rigid barrister into a fake relationship.

by Alexis Hall 2020

3.98

159k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating ⚡ Opposites Attract 🇬🇧 British Romcom 🩹 Hurt Comfort 💬 Witty Banter

Without You

by Marley Valentine • 2020

Deacon resented his brother's boyfriend Julian. Then grief left them with only each other.

4.21

14k+

🖤 Grief Romance 💔 Shared Grief 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🏠 Found Family 🌱 Emotional Healing

Without You 90%

Deacon resented his brother's boyfriend Julian. Then grief left them with only each other.

by Marley Valentine 2020

4.21

14k+ ratings

🖤 Grief Romance 💔 Shared Grief 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🏠 Found Family 🌱 Emotional Healing

Like I Promised

by Charlie Novak • 2022

His ex-boyfriend is now the contractor renovating the cliffside cottage he inherited.

4.00

1k+

🖤 Second Chance Romance 🏡 Small Town Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 🫂 Found Family 💕 Childhood Sweethearts

Like I Promised 90%

His ex-boyfriend is now the contractor renovating the cliffside cottage he inherited.

by Charlie Novak 2022

4.00

1k+ ratings

🖤 Second Chance Romance 🏡 Small Town Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 🫂 Found Family 💕 Childhood Sweethearts

by Lily Morton • 2018

Hired to revive a Cornwall estate, Irishman Oz Gallagher falls for his boss, an off-limits earl.

4.33

6k+

💼 Workplace Romance 🎩 Class Gap 🏡 Found Family 🔥 Slow Burn 🌊 English Coast

Oz 90%

Hired to revive a Cornwall estate, Irishman Oz Gallagher falls for his boss, an off-limits earl.

by Lily Morton 2018

4.33

6k+ ratings

💼 Workplace Romance 🎩 Class Gap 🏡 Found Family 🔥 Slow Burn 🌊 English Coast

6 Times We Almost Kissed [and One Time We Did]

by Tess Sharpe • 2023

Six near-kisses and one liver transplant later, Penny and Tate are out of room to run.

4.15

13k+

🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 💕 Mutual Pining 🩹 Hurt/Comfort 🌧️ Grief And Healing

6 Times We Almost Kissed [and One Time We Did] Summary

6 Times We Almost Kissed [and One Time We Did] 90%

Six near-kisses and one liver transplant later, Penny and Tate are out of room to run.

by Tess Sharpe 2023

4.15

13k+ ratings

🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 💕 Mutual Pining 🩹 Hurt/Comfort 🌧️ Grief And Healing

Openly Straight

by Bill Konigsberg • 2013

Tired of labels, he hides his sexuality at a new school and falls for a friend.

3.85

34k+

🏫 Boarding School 🌱 Queer Coming Of Age 🌈 Gay Romance 🎭 Hidden Identity ❤️‍🔥 Friends To Lovers

Openly Straight 90%

Tired of labels, he hides his sexuality at a new school and falls for a friend.

by Bill Konigsberg 2013

3.85

34k+ ratings

🏫 Boarding School 🌱 Queer Coming Of Age 🌈 Gay Romance 🎭 Hidden Identity ❤️‍🔥 Friends To Lovers

Antes de diciembre

by Joana Marcús • 2021

Her boyfriend demanded freedom. The boy next door made her want to close every door.

4.36

138k+

🎓 College Romance 💔 Toxic First Love 🩹 Addiction Recovery 💕 Friends To Lovers 🏚️ Family Trauma

Antes de diciembre 90%

Her boyfriend demanded freedom. The boy next door made her want to close every door.

by Joana Marcús 2021

4.36

138k+ ratings

🎓 College Romance 💔 Toxic First Love 🩹 Addiction Recovery 💕 Friends To Lovers 🏚️ Family Trauma

The First to Die at the End

by Adam Silvera

Death becomes predictable the night two boys meet: one will die, the other needs a heart.

4.00

125k+

🕰️ Ticking Clock Romance 🫂 Found Family 💕 First Love ⚡ Falling Fast 🫀 Self Sacrifice

The First to Die at the End 91%

Death becomes predictable the night two boys meet: one will die, the other needs a heart.

by Adam Silvera 2022

4.00

125k+ ratings

🕰️ Ticking Clock Romance 🫂 Found Family 💕 First Love ⚡ Falling Fast 🫀 Self Sacrifice

Whit

by Cora Rose • 2022

A chaotic extrovert falls for his icy roommate, unaware the man is secretly promised.

4.05

18k+

🧲 Opposites Attract 💭 Bi Awakening 🏠 Forced Proximity ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🤒 Hurt Comfort

Whit 91%

A chaotic extrovert falls for his icy roommate, unaware the man is secretly promised.

by Cora Rose 2022

4.05

18k+ ratings

🧲 Opposites Attract 💭 Bi Awakening 🏠 Forced Proximity ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🤒 Hurt Comfort

Best Man

by Lily Morton • 2019

A reserved boss hires his chaotic assistant to fake-date him at his ex's country wedding.

4.11

6k+

🎭 Fake Dating 💼 Boss Employee Romance ⏳ Age Gap 🛏️ Only One Bed ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine

Best Man 91%

A reserved boss hires his chaotic assistant to fake-date him at his ex's country wedding.

by Lily Morton 2019

4.11

6k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating 💼 Boss Employee Romance ⏳ Age Gap 🛏️ Only One Bed ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine

Esta canción (no) es para ti

by Laura Nowlin • 2016

Two best friends start a band, then a third joins, and their love triangle threatens everything.

2.47

8k+

🎸 Garage Band 🏳️‍🌈 Asexual Protagonist 💜 Bisexual Protagonist 👥 Found Family ❤️ Friends To Lovers

Esta canción (no) es para ti 90%

Two best friends start a band, then a third joins, and their love triangle threatens everything.

by Laura Nowlin 2016

2.47

8k+ ratings

🎸 Garage Band 🏳️‍🌈 Asexual Protagonist 💜 Bisexual Protagonist 👥 Found Family ❤️ Friends To Lovers

The Glow Up

by A.M. Johnson • 2022

His longtime college crush lands on his massage table. A pact to rediscover joy becomes more.

3.97

6k+

🎓 College Romance 🔥 Slow Burn ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 👀 Pining From Afar 🫂 Found Family

The Glow Up 90%

His longtime college crush lands on his massage table. A pact to rediscover joy becomes more.

by A.M. Johnson 2022

3.97

6k+ ratings

🎓 College Romance 🔥 Slow Burn ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 👀 Pining From Afar 🫂 Found Family

The Husband Hoax

by Saxon James • 2023

One needs a wedding date, the other a husband. Fake dating was the easy part.

4.02

12k+

🎭 Fake Dating 💍 Marriage Of Convenience 🏠 Found Family 💰 Class Difference ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine

The Husband Hoax 90%

One needs a wedding date, the other a husband. Fake dating was the easy part.

by Saxon James 2023

4.02

12k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating 💍 Marriage Of Convenience 🏠 Found Family 💰 Class Difference ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine

She Gets the Girl

by Rachael Lippincott • 2022

A guarded flirt coaches a shy freshman to win her crush. Neither expects to fall instead.

4.07

76k+

🎭 Sapphic Rom-Com 📚 College Romance 💕 Practice Dating 🧲 Opposites Attract 👭 Friends To Lovers

She Gets the Girl 90%

A guarded flirt coaches a shy freshman to win her crush. Neither expects to fall instead.

by Rachael Lippincott 2022

4.07

76k+ ratings

🎭 Sapphic Rom-Com 📚 College Romance 💕 Practice Dating 🧲 Opposites Attract 👭 Friends To Lovers

Perfect on Paper

by Sophie Gonzales • 2021

Her secret advice locker discovered, a teen is blackmailed into coaching a classmate back to his ex.

3.95

36k+

🖤 Blackmail To Lovers 💘 Best Friend Crush ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏳️‍🌈 Bi Protagonist 🫂 Queer Found Family

Perfect on Paper 90%

Her secret advice locker discovered, a teen is blackmailed into coaching a classmate back to his ex.

by Sophie Gonzales 2021

3.95

36k+ ratings

🖤 Blackmail To Lovers 💘 Best Friend Crush ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏳️‍🌈 Bi Protagonist 🫂 Queer Found Family

Promise Me

by Sara Cate • 2026

A reclusive artist must host his estranged best friend's wedding, still in love with the groom.

4.19

8k+

🕰️ Second Chance Romance 💕 Friends To Lovers 🥀 Mutual Pining ⛓️ Kink Awakening ⏳ Dual Timeline

Promise Me 90%

A reclusive artist must host his estranged best friend's wedding, still in love with the groom.

by Sara Cate 2026

4.19

8k+ ratings

🕰️ Second Chance Romance 💕 Friends To Lovers 🥀 Mutual Pining ⛓️ Kink Awakening ⏳ Dual Timeline

Unbreak Me

by Jesse H. Reign • 2022

A young Englishman in crisis falls for the quiet South African farmer who takes him in.

4.44

2k+

🕯️ Slow Burn Romance 💔 Second Chance Love 🏠 Forced Proximity 🩹 Hurt Comfort 🐑 Farm Romance

Unbreak Me 90%

A young Englishman in crisis falls for the quiet South African farmer who takes him in.

by Jesse H. Reign 2022

4.44

2k+ ratings

🕯️ Slow Burn Romance 💔 Second Chance Love 🏠 Forced Proximity 🩹 Hurt Comfort 🐑 Farm Romance

Boys Don't Cry

by Malorie Blackman • 2010

On exam results day, his ex arrives with a baby he never knew existed, then disappears.

4.04

12k+

🍼 Teen Parenthood 🏳️‍🌈 Hate Crime Survival 💪 Challenging Masculinity 🇬🇧 Contemporary London 👥 Sibling Bond

Boys Don't Cry 90%

On exam results day, his ex arrives with a baby he never knew existed, then disappears.

by Malorie Blackman 2010

4.04

12k+ ratings

🍼 Teen Parenthood 🏳️‍🌈 Hate Crime Survival 💪 Challenging Masculinity 🇬🇧 Contemporary London 👥 Sibling Bond

Disappoint Me

by Nicola Dinan

A trans poet resolves not to die alone. Her new boyfriend's past makes her question it.

3.97

9k+

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans Protagonist 🤍 Trans Body 🗝️ Buried Secret 💔 Choosing To Stay 🫂 Chosen Family

Disappoint Me 90%

A trans poet resolves not to die alone. Her new boyfriend's past makes her question it.

by Nicola Dinan 2025

3.97

9k+ ratings

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans Protagonist 🤍 Trans Body 🗝️ Buried Secret 💔 Choosing To Stay 🫂 Chosen Family

Eliza and Her Monsters

by Francesca Zappia • 2017

An anonymous webcomic creator falls for her classmate, its top fanfic writer. He can't know.

4.14

65k+

💻 Online Fandom 🎭 Secret Identity 💕 Friends To Lovers 🧠 Social Anxiety ✉️ Notes And Letters

Eliza and Her Monsters 90%

An anonymous webcomic creator falls for her classmate, its top fanfic writer. He can't know.

by Francesca Zappia 2017

4.14

65k+ ratings

💻 Online Fandom 🎭 Secret Identity 💕 Friends To Lovers 🧠 Social Anxiety ✉️ Notes And Letters

Roommate

by Sarina Bowen • 2021

A broke baker moves in with a closeted farmer, reigniting a secret high school stare.

4.04

16k+

🏘️ Small Town Romance 🚪 Forced Proximity 🛏️ Roommates To Lovers 🌈 Coming Out Journey ☕ Bakery And Coffee Shop

Roommate 90%

A broke baker moves in with a closeted farmer, reigniting a secret high school stare.

by Sarina Bowen 2021

4.04

16k+ ratings

🏘️ Small Town Romance 🚪 Forced Proximity 🛏️ Roommates To Lovers 🌈 Coming Out Journey ☕ Bakery And Coffee Shop

Better Than People

by Roan Parrish • 2020

A dog-walking ad brings an anxious stranger to a reclusive artist's door. The animals approve first.

3.95

4k+

🏘️ Small Town Romance 🔥 Slow Burn Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 😰 Social Anxiety 🐕 Animal Matchmaker

Better Than People 90%

A dog-walking ad brings an anxious stranger to a reclusive artist's door. The animals approve first.

by Roan Parrish 2020

3.95

4k+ ratings

🏘️ Small Town Romance 🔥 Slow Burn Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 😰 Social Anxiety 🐕 Animal Matchmaker

Off Limits

by Riley Hart • 2021

An anonymous app connects him to the one man forbidden: his sister's ex-husband.

4.07

4k+

🔥 Forbidden Romance 📱 Anonymous Connection 💭 Bi Awakening 🏠 Found Family 🩹 Hurt/Comfort

Off Limits 90%

An anonymous app connects him to the one man forbidden: his sister's ex-husband.

by Riley Hart 2021

4.07

4k+ ratings

🔥 Forbidden Romance 📱 Anonymous Connection 💭 Bi Awakening 🏠 Found Family 🩹 Hurt/Comfort

Hopelessly Bromantic

by Lauren Blakely • 2022

A writer and an actor share a London flat, set rules against romance, and fail spectacularly.

4.14

4k+

🕰️ Second Chance Romance 👬 Friends To Lovers 🏠 Forced Proximity 💬 Witty Banter 🥺 Mutual Pining

Hopelessly Bromantic 90%

A writer and an actor share a London flat, set rules against romance, and fail spectacularly.

by Lauren Blakely 2022

4.14

4k+ ratings

🕰️ Second Chance Romance 👬 Friends To Lovers 🏠 Forced Proximity 💬 Witty Banter 🥺 Mutual Pining

Wicked Lies Boys Tell

by K. Webster • 2019

A fake engagement reunites estranged best friends, and the kiss that broke them still burns.

3.98

9k+

🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💫 Friends To Lovers 💍 Fake Engagement 😢 Angsty Romance 🌈 Coming Out Journey

Wicked Lies Boys Tell 90%

A fake engagement reunites estranged best friends, and the kiss that broke them still burns.

by K. Webster 2019

3.98

9k+ ratings

🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💫 Friends To Lovers 💍 Fake Engagement 😢 Angsty Romance 🌈 Coming Out Journey

The Foxhole Court

by Nora Sakavic

A young fugitive joins a college sports team knowing the crime family hunting him is watching.

4.01

109k+

🏑 College Sports Story 🫂 Found Family 🏃 On The Run 🖤 Morally Grey Protector 🔥 Slow Burn Romance

The Foxhole Court 90%

A young fugitive joins a college sports team knowing the crime family hunting him is watching.

by Nora Sakavic 2013

4.01

109k+ ratings

🏑 College Sports Story 🫂 Found Family 🏃 On The Run 🖤 Morally Grey Protector 🔥 Slow Burn Romance

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

by Becky Albertalli • 2015

A closeted teen's secret email romance becomes a blackmail trap when a classmate finds the messages.

4.13

469k+

🏳️‍🌈 Coming Out Journey ✉️ Anonymous Pen Pal 💬 Witty Banter 👥 Tight-Knit Friends 🤫 Secrets And Blackmail

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Summary

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 90%

A closeted teen's secret email romance becomes a blackmail trap when a classmate finds the messages.

by Becky Albertalli 2015

4.13

469k+ ratings

🏳️‍🌈 Coming Out Journey ✉️ Anonymous Pen Pal 💬 Witty Banter 👥 Tight-Knit Friends 🤫 Secrets And Blackmail

Sex Education

by Katy Birchall • 2021

Her brother framed for stealing a diamond, Maeve and three friends go undercover among the wealthy.

3.46

729

🫂 Found Family 🔍 Amateur Sleuths 🚗 Road Trip Adventure ☕ Cozy Mystery Energy 🇬🇧 British Teen Comedy

Sex Education 90%

Her brother framed for stealing a diamond, Maeve and three friends go undercover among the wealthy.

by Katy Birchall 2021

3.46

729 ratings

🫂 Found Family 🔍 Amateur Sleuths 🚗 Road Trip Adventure ☕ Cozy Mystery Energy 🇬🇧 British Teen Comedy

King of Thieves

by Saxon James • 2021

Rival fraternity brothers launch a secret romance while their prank war escalates toward disaster.

4.08

13k+

⚔️ Rivals To Lovers 💜 Bi Awakening 🏛️ Fraternity Romance 🫂 Found Family 🏆 College Rivalry

King of Thieves 90%

Rival fraternity brothers launch a secret romance while their prank war escalates toward disaster.

by Saxon James 2021

4.08

13k+ ratings

⚔️ Rivals To Lovers 💜 Bi Awakening 🏛️ Fraternity Romance 🫂 Found Family 🏆 College Rivalry

Hostile

by Nicole Dykes • 2022

A foster kid who can't accept love meets a closeted athlete determined to reach him.

3.96

8k+

🧩 Demisexual Discovery 🏈 Closeted Athlete 💕 Friends To Lovers 🤫 Secret Relationship 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family

Hostile 89%

A foster kid who can't accept love meets a closeted athlete determined to reach him.

by Nicole Dykes 2022

3.96

8k+ ratings

🧩 Demisexual Discovery 🏈 Closeted Athlete 💕 Friends To Lovers 🤫 Secret Relationship 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family

Boyfriend Goals

by Riley Hart • 2022

An unfiltered accountant inherits a Maine bookstore, and the tattooed tenant who finally gets him.

4.16

11k+

🧠 Neurodivergent Romance 💕 Friends To Lovers 🏠 Roommates To Lovers 🔥 Tattooed Hero ✋ Explicit Consent

Boyfriend Goals 89%

An unfiltered accountant inherits a Maine bookstore, and the tattooed tenant who finally gets him.

by Riley Hart 2022

4.16

11k+ ratings

🧠 Neurodivergent Romance 💕 Friends To Lovers 🏠 Roommates To Lovers 🔥 Tattooed Hero ✋ Explicit Consent

Stupid Dirty

by Erin Russell • 2024

An EMT and a disgraced motocross star clash in rural Missouri, their feud masking shared wounds.

4.03

7k+

🏍️ Enemies To Lovers 🏠 Found Family 🌾 Small Town Romance 🩹 Hurt Comfort 🔧 Blue Collar Romance

Stupid Dirty 89%

An EMT and a disgraced motocross star clash in rural Missouri, their feud masking shared wounds.

by Erin Russell 2024

4.03

7k+ ratings

🏍️ Enemies To Lovers 🏠 Found Family 🌾 Small Town Romance 🩹 Hurt Comfort 🔧 Blue Collar Romance

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

by Sonora Reyes • 2022

A closeted teen hides behind a fake boyfriend at Catholic school, then falls for the out girl.

4.24

31k+

🏳️‍🌈 Queer Coming Of Age 💍 Fake Boyfriend 🫂 Chosen Family 👫 Sibling Bond 🔥 Slow Burn Romance

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School Summary

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School 90%

A closeted teen hides behind a fake boyfriend at Catholic school, then falls for the out girl.

by Sonora Reyes 2022

4.24

31k+ ratings

🏳️‍🌈 Queer Coming Of Age 💍 Fake Boyfriend 🫂 Chosen Family 👫 Sibling Bond 🔥 Slow Burn Romance

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

by John Green • 2010

Two Will Graysons meet in a porn shop, entangling their lives, hearts, and a grand musical.

3.69

413k+

🗣️ Dual Narrators 🎭 High School Musical 🎣 Catfishing 🌈 Coming Out 💔 Fractured Friendship

Will Grayson, Will Grayson 90%

Two Will Graysons meet in a porn shop, entangling their lives, hearts, and a grand musical.

by John Green 2010

3.69

413k+ ratings

🗣️ Dual Narrators 🎭 High School Musical 🎣 Catfishing 🌈 Coming Out 💔 Fractured Friendship

Our Way

by T.L. Swan

A gay doctor's decade-long friendship with a woman cracks open when his body starts wanting more.

4.07

29k+

👫 Friends To Lovers 🔥 Sexual Awakening 💔 Angsty Romance 🕯️ Slow Burn 🖤 Possessive Hero

Our Way 89%

A gay doctor's decade-long friendship with a woman cracks open when his body starts wanting more.

by T.L. Swan 2020

4.07

29k+ ratings

👫 Friends To Lovers 🔥 Sexual Awakening 💔 Angsty Romance 🕯️ Slow Burn 🖤 Possessive Hero

The Rachel Incident

by Caroline O'Donoghue • 2023

An Irish bookshop clerk, her gay flatmate, and the married professor they both desire.

4.06

145k+

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4.04

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