Cover Story
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Two queer thirtysomethings—a buttoned-up art director and a comedian—learn first impressions aren’t forever in Valerie Gomez’s sparkling contemporary romance debut perfect for fans of Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston.
“Don’t panic, just breathe,” Dax Ximénez tells himself after every gig. About to become a household name with the premiere of his own TV show, he should be flying high, and he is…on the surface. But all of the pressure and attention make him want to retreat into the safe cocoon of his warm family home in Queens. The last thing he needs is a prickly art director judging him at his first magazine cover shoot—no matter how handsome he is.
The shoot is a huge opportunity for AJ Bond to prove himself worthy of a promotion at The Modern Gentleman, but Dax showing up late is not a good look. The vibe is off, and AJ’s original vision is going down in flames—until Dax lets his natural charisma and gorgeous smile shine. After the shoot wraps, AJ knows they’re both on the verge of something big, not just professionally.
Neither AJ nor Dax can stop thinking about the other, hoping their magic wasn’t confined to the studio. As the magazine and show launches approach, they’ll rely on each other for support through the highs and lows of success, fame, anxiety…and maybe even love.
Coming Home: A Cover Story Novella
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**This is a follow-up to Cover Story, and while it can be read as a standalone, it's recommended to read the original first as this novella doesn't go into detail about characters' jobs, personalities, and backgrounds.
Nobody said happily ever after would be easy
Life has been good for Dax and AJ. Dax's TV show, Mexican't, just wrapped filming season two, and even bigger roles are coming in. It's been hard with AJ traveling around the world covering fashion weeks for TMG, though. When Mateo, the brother Dax hasn't seen in twenty years, unexpectedly shows up, it throws Dax's emotions into chaos. He longs for AJ's stability to help keep his anxiety in check, but family has always been a sore spot for AJ. As they work through two decades of hurt, they'll have to redefine what family means to them and figure out what it takes to build a home—and a life—together.
A Handyman for the Holidays
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All he wants for Christmas is to be heard in a new heartwarming, low-angst romance from the author of Cover Story!
Nestled in the woods of Northern Michigan, tiny Cherry Tree is the definition of community. Everyone looks out for one another, especially during the holidays, and resident repairman Frank Garza knows that all too well. He’ll fix your oven on Thanksgiving and accept nothing more than a slice of pie in return. But as a non-speaker, he’s never felt like he really belongs. People talk at him, not with him.
Until Bennett Oliver moves to town with his Deaf daughter, Libby. Fixing up their new old house has its share of surprises, and Bennett relies on Frank a lot—so much that they’re becoming fast friends. The buzzsaw in Bennett’s chest doesn’t feel like “just friends,” though.
As the magic of autumn in Cherry Tree turns into a winter wonderland, Frank finds warmth and comfort in Bennett that he hasn’t had in a long time. Now if he could just melt the icy wall protecting his heart, he won’t have to spend New Year’s alone again.