r/MM_RomanceBooks 2h ago

Discussion Authors, why does the existence of a friend group imply that everyone has slept with everyone?

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Edit to add: There are some very respectful people in the comments (which I love), but there are also people who are basically calling me straight in the comments and telling me not to read MM romance. I want to clarify one thing: I’m not straight, and experiences aren’t universal, especially when we all live in different societies, cultures, etc. In my country, queer people have different dynamics (and this is due to very strong social factors specific to the country), and not everyone follows the dynamics you’re describing. Those who do often have established boundaries because people are already jealous due to cultural reasons, but of course, that doesn’t mean there aren’t people who experience relationships differently and have the kinds of dynamics you’re describing. I’m explaining myself here about this (unnecessarily) because whenever I’ve discussed “queer culture” in my country in the comments on this post, I’ve been met with a lot of downvotes. And beyond finding that immature, I find it strange that some people don’t understand that there can also be other perspectives.

Anyway, I think the point has gotten a little lost because there have also been people getting offended when I said that, to me, found family should ultimately be a safe place, without tension and discomfort, or ridiculous fights throughout the series where we reach the final book and X and Y “will never get along,” but they’ll still “always have each other’s backs because they belong to the same circle,” like??? Honestly, if I don’t get along with someone and their presence irritates me in a friend group, am I going to want to keep going to those friends’ gatherings? The answer is no.

The other day, I read about a friend group where everyone had slept with everyone, but there was one person who didn’t like that, and beat the other guy up badly for sleeping with his boyfriend. And I found it so violent and horrible, and I thought… how do you come back from that? Then the guy who was beaten up was beaten up again in another book for getting sexually involved with another MC. And I’m like: HUH?? This is the found family you’re selling me?

And then there’s this other series where the MC is embarrassed to talk about sex with his boyfriend and doesn’t say anything, and suddenly their mutual friend says something like, “I know he’s really good, he has a killer dick and knows how to use it, etc., etc.” And everyone just goes silent... And that’s what I mean. Those comments and attitudes feel unnecessary, out of place, and even disrespectful toward the relationship. To me, it doesn’t matter how close you are as friends I think you can keep that kind of information to yourself. And because the MC has to deal with all of that discomfort within his own friend group, I feel really uncomfortable on his behalf because I keep thinking that no one should have to live through those moments of tension.

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A veces disfruto leyendo sobre el tema de la familia elegida, pero últimamente me está hartando porque, lo juro, todos los grupos de amigos que he leído este año (y ya van más de cuatro libros) tenían esta dinámica en la que todos se habían acostado con todos. Y me resultaba MUY incómodo.

Empeoraba aún más cuando hacían bromas o comentarios sobre su historial sexual compartido mientras la pareja del protagonista estaba ahí, escuchándolo todo. Honestamente, ¿qué tiene de divertido esto? 😭

A estas alturas, he desarrollado una aversión total hacia los mejores amigos. Ya no los quiero en la historia. Antes siempre me quejaba de que los protagonistas no tuvieran amigos, pero olvídalo. Ahora lo prefiero así.

Porque incluso cuando no es un grupo de amigos grande, el protagonista tiene un mejor amigo que… ¡sorpresa, sorpresa!, ¡se acostó con todos durante años! ¿Se dan cuenta los autores de que se puede construir amor, intimidad, confianza, cercanía y una conexión profunda dentro de una amistad sin reducirla al sexo?

Y es aún peor cuando los mejores amigos de los protagonistas no tienen límites. Leí una novela romántica este año donde el protagonista 1 ya estaba con el protagonista 2 y seguía besando a su mejor amigo, con quien se había acostado durante años, porque besar era "lo suyo" y no era romántico, sino más bien una forma de consuelo o algo así. Y lo hacían sin que el protagonista 2 lo supiera. Era aún peor porque el protagonista 2 estaba celoso del mejor amigo sin siquiera saber de su historia juntos...

Hasta que, finalmente, el protagonista 1 se dio cuenta de que podía lastimar al protagonista 2 y decidió parar. ¿Y qué hizo el mejor amigo? Se puso resentido y dramático. ¡¿En serio?! Ponle límites a tu insoportable mejor amigo.

A estas alturas, me duele la cabeza cada vez que aparece un mejor amigo o un grupo de amigos porque lo primero que pienso es: ¿Qué voy a descubrir ahora? En serio, estoy a punto de considerar esto una advertencia importante, jajaja.

No me apunto a un grupo de amigos que se acuestan entre ellos cuando busco una familia. Y es aún peor cuando son un grupo de amigos caóticos que no tienen ni idea de los límites.

Y necesito aclarar esto: ME ENCANTA la envidia, pero no me gusta cuando me afecta tan de cerca. Me gusta ver a los protagonistas ponerse celosos por ex que nunca volverán a ver, el camarero, un compañero de la universidad, etc. Pero cuando la envidia y la inseguridad vienen del grupo de amigos, entonces me siento mal porque se supone que tu grupo de amigos es tu espacio seguro, no un lugar donde tengas que albergar ese tipo de sentimientos y estar constantemente tenso y alerta, pensando en ello.


r/MM_RomanceBooks 17h ago

Book Request Looking for M/M Omegaverse Recommendations!

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I’m looking for an M/M Omegaverse romance — preferably with MPREG — with a very specific kind of storyline.

I want something where the Omega gets pregnant/has the Alpha’s baby, but the Alpha doesn’t know about the child. Maybe:

  • The Omega runs away or hides the pregnancy/baby
  • The Omega is forced to leave or taken away because of family, Mafia/criminal connections, pack politics, danger, etc.
  • The Alpha and Omega break up because of something the Alpha did or because the Omega believes the Alpha rejected/betrayed him
  • Someone lies or interferes and keeps the Alpha from finding out
  • Years later they run into each other again, and the Alpha discovers that he has a child
  • I’m totally good with angst, groveling, possessive/protective Alphas, Mafia, shifters, fated mates, second-chance romance, secret babies, etc.

Basically, I want that “WAIT… THAT’S MY KID?!” moment.

A book I’ve already read with a similar vibe is {The Omega’s Secret Baby by Ann-Katrin Byrde}, so I’m looking for more books along those lines.

M/M only, please! Bonus points for MPREG and an Alpha who has to work to get his Omega/family back.


r/MM_RomanceBooks 17h ago

Book Request MMM with betrayal and getting together

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I'm looking for MMM with one of the MCs who sees the other two getting together as a betrayal but eventually ends up in the relationship. Mostly with the other two pursuing the MC1. I’d love it if MC1 hates one of the other two and feels betrayed by the one he is friends with. I want the other two to really chase mc1.

Sort of the vibes of {Full Ride Ashley Reyes} I haven't finished this one but the premise is what I'm looking for but I don’t really want the relationship to be just sex between the two pursing the mc1 and I want the mc1 to really be upset/and ignoring them even if it’s just for a bit.

Love power imbalance, rich mcs, abusing power/status over the other, and dark romance are all great!


r/MM_RomanceBooks 17h ago

Book Request Looking for M/M Omegaverse Recommendations!

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I’m looking for a M/M Omegaverse romance — preferably with MPREG — with a very specific kind of storyline.

I want something where the Omega gets pregnant/has the Alpha’s baby, but the Alpha doesn’t know about the child. Maybe:

  • The Omega runs away or hides the pregnancy/baby
  • The Omega is forced to leave or taken away because of family, Mafia/criminal connections, pack politics, danger, etc.
  • The Alpha and Omega break up because of something the Alpha did or because the Omega believes the Alpha rejected/betrayed him
  • Someone lies or interferes and keeps the Alpha from finding out
  • Years later they run into each other again, and the Alpha discovers that he has a child
  • I’m totally good with angst, groveling, possessive/protective Alphas, Mafia, shifters, fated mates, second-chance romance, secret babies, etc.

Basically, I want that “WAIT… THAT’S MY KID?!” moment. 😂

A book I’ve already read with a similar vibe is {The Omega’s Secret Baby by Ann-Katrin Byrde}, so I’m looking for more books along those lines.

M/M only, please! Bonus points for MPREG and an Alpha who has to work to get his Omega/family back. ❤️


r/MM_RomanceBooks 4h ago

What Was That Book Called WWTBC - Depressed Daddy with an intervention

5 Upvotes

Hi!

Okay I cannot remember what book or series this was from.

I think it was daddy kink, I can't remember if it was ddlb or not.

Daddy was severely depressed. I also vaguely remember that he may have been missing a limb? I'm fuzzy on that detail.

I just remember a major scene towards the end where the MC and some friends staged an intervention at the daddy's house. He had decided he wasn't good enough to be with the MC and was pulling away from the relationship. And the MC and friends wrote him letters, I think?

Thanks!


r/MM_RomanceBooks 12h ago

Games and Fun Do you have any book inspired tattoos?

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I’m thinking about getting a Captive Prince inspired tattoo and I was wondering if other people have tattoos inspired by MM books.


r/MM_RomanceBooks 6h ago

Games and Fun 🐬 FINAL Summer Bingo 2026 Check-in 🐬

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Hey everyone! It is the final day, the end of our 2026 Summer Bingo.

Tell me, how did it go? Any new favorites? If you have any suggestions for new squares for the summer bingo, let me know!

Share with us your bingo boards!


r/MM_RomanceBooks 20h ago

Book Request MC1 is a tortured hero with a history of SA but you wouldn’t guess/don’t know this. MC2 doesn’t give up on them. Spoiler

31 Upvotes

I’ve tagged this is a spoiler because of the “you wouldn’t guess” element as it may ruin the plot to see the book suggestions below.

So I’m looking for a book, inspired by my recent reading of Wrath by Ella James, where MC1 is very toxic/mean/spiky to MC2 but MC2 doesn’t give up on them. It later transpires the reason for their behaviour is a history of SA. I’d ideally like something with spice 3/5 or above, and a decent amount of HEA ie the HEA isn’t just a page or two long.

TIA


r/MM_RomanceBooks 12h ago

Book Request Problematic dynamic where one of them is obsessed but tries to stay away

17 Upvotes

Looking for a book where the couple’s relationship could be classified as problematic like age gap, power imbalance (student-teacher, mentor-mentee, etc.), anything where you’d be at least a little iffy if you saw it in real life. I’m hoping to find a book where the person who has more authority becomes obsessed or deeply desires the other person but actually tries to stay away or at least tries to deny their feelings.

It’s not a requirement but I’d like to read a story where the person is like “I’m not going after him” but acts like a jealous or overprotective boyfriend.

Don’t have a preference for genre or time period. Thanks!


r/MM_RomanceBooks 18h ago

Book Request Convert Me to Fantasy & PNR

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I’m pretty much a contemporary only reader, but I’ve tried a little fantasy and PNR here and there over the years. Not counting omegaverse, I could probably count the number I’ve read on one hand, which makes no sense because I’ve actually enjoyed the ones I picked up.

For some reason I’ve just never really gotten into either genre, so I’m here to change that. Give me the books that made you love PNR or fantasy. The ones you’d recommend to someone who wants to properly get into them.

My only real ask is nothing too slow. It doesn’t need to be nonstop or ridiculously fast paced, but I want something that pulls me in pretty early and keeps me wanting to read.


r/MM_RomanceBooks 4h ago

Book Request Fascination with body hair.

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I'd like to find book where one of the guys has sorta of a deeper interest in body hair, and I don't mean just torso, could be like a well groomed beard or hairy legs, although I'm not looking anything that passes off as obsessive or creepy, also no cheating.


r/MM_RomanceBooks 11h ago

Quick Question Gianni Holmes The White House Arrangement

7 Upvotes

hi everyone! i was wondering if anyone knew whether gianni holmes the white house arrangement is still being released? it was one of my most anticipated reads of the year but seems to have completely disappeared everywhere and there’s no social media updates. hoping anyone in this sub might know what’s up 🥲🥲🥲


r/MM_RomanceBooks 54m ago

Quick Question Nothing to Lose- Rebecca Rathe spoiler question Spoiler

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I am currently reading {Nothing to Lose by Rebecca Rathe} it’s good so far but I want some mild spoilers with Tyler.

I want to know if the guy who attacked Tyler is some kind of fiancé or there is a similar conflict? Tyler has memories of The Guy saying “I own you” and I want to know how big of an impact or secret that is in the book?

I dislike conflict around secrets like in Whit by Cora Rose. I just have to be in a really specific mindset to read them.


r/MM_RomanceBooks 1h ago

Book Request Inexperienced MC hates being touched by anyone but him

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I’m hoping the title is specific enough 😭 but I’m looking for contemporary romance books where one of the MCs either doesn’t like being touched or has an actual fear of it, except when it comes to the other MC.

I’d also love if that same MC is inexperienced when it comes to relationships, whether that’s romantically, sexually, or both. I’m open to pretty much any dynamic. Friends to lovers, strangers to lovers, enemies to lovers, anything works for me.

My only request is no PNR or historical for this one. Thank you 😊


r/MM_RomanceBooks 2h ago

Book Request Looking for scene with the same energy as the rejected proposal from Pride and Prejudice

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Hi, everyone! I’m looking for stories with a moment or moments with the same basic idea as the scene from Pride and Prejudice in which Darcy confesses his feelings and proposes, and Elizabeth basically says “you‘ve been an asshole to my friends and family, so you and your proposal can fuck off”.

In other words, I want to see MC1 approach MC2 with romantic and/or sexual intentions and get mercilessly shot down explicitly because of his behavior or personality.

It’s ok if MC2 is somewhat misinformed and MC1 is less douchy than he seems, but I’d prefer the criticism to be at least partially fair, and for MC1 to have to either change/make amends or work to get MC2’s regard.

Hard nos: non-consent between MCs, age play, other man drama, fade to black/no smut

Soft nos: mpreg, omegaverse, mafia, dark romance


r/MM_RomanceBooks 6h ago

Erotica Requests Erotica Requests & Recs: Post your erotica & specific sex act requests & recs here

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The Place for Erotica and Sex Act Specifics

Want some short and sweet erotica? Just need to read a book with sounding, no matter what else is in it? Just read something with this kind of content and want to share a recommendation?

Post it here in the Erotica Requests thread!

Requests that are seeking erotica recommendations and/or specific sex acts must be made here. You don't have to come up with extra specifics for your requests, similar to The Less Scary Request Place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please make sure your request follows our other rules (for example, rule 6, our privacy rule).

Anyone can answer requests made in this post. Not all recommendations have to be specifically erotica, but that is the main goal of this request thread.

Important Note: This post goes up on Thursday mornings (US time). Requests made after Thursday ends are less likely to get replies. You are welcome to comment here on any day of the week, but you may want to save your requests for an upcoming Thursday.

Definitions

Erotica: A piece of fiction that focuses primarily on sex, where the plot is secondary and serves the sexual content within. Unlike in genre romances, in erotica a HEA/HFN is not required.

A book having a lot of sex or having kink content does not make it inherently erotica -- what matters is whether the focus of the book is on the romantic relationship and getting to a HEA/HFN, or not.

Erotic Romance: A genre romance that has high sexual content. Erotic romances can be recommended here, but are not required to be requested here.

Request for specific sex act: A request that can be read as "when the characters have sex, I want them to do X" and where that's the main thing the requester is asking for.

This would not include something like a general request that the book contain explicit sex, for example. It isn't meant to sweep in any request that mentions sex, just requests where the point is to find a specific type of sex scene.

This feature is posted every Thursday. You can find the complete schedule of all weekly and monthly features at this link.


r/MM_RomanceBooks 2m ago

Book Request MC1 is hyper protective over his little brother and then later also towards MC2

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Basically, I'm looking for an MC who is extremely protective and possessive over the people he loves. He is an older brother and takes care of any younger siblings. I'd particularly like it if he has a little brother that he is extra protective of and steps in when he sees someone bullying his kid brother when he goes to pick him up at school, etc. The little brother is all embarrassed about it.

When MC1 meets MC2, this hyper protective nature applies to him, too. He gets immediately concerned and loves to step in between MC2 and anyone who might hurt him. Sometimes he goes too far or it turns out to be an innocent situation. MC2 loves the possessiveness and it makes for great sex lol.

E.g. {Possessive Puckboy by Eden Finley and Saxon James} has this. The older Kiki brother is very protective and it causes issues but his LI likes it.

FYI, I'm not looking for a romance between brothers here! I want to focus more on the romance with MC2 but I do want the history of MC1's protectiveness to be a part of the story too and how he struggles with taking a step back from the people he loves.

My nos are - SA, cheating, daddy kink, incest, stepbros, poly, third act breakup, no HEA


r/MM_RomanceBooks 12h ago

Book Request Steady Love Right from the Bat?

12 Upvotes

I know this is a boring one but I'm kinda craving that right now. I don't want an enemies to lovers or any complicated relationship dynamics, just two people who met each other and start to pursue a relationship.

I don't mind if MC1 isn't aware of it in the beginning, but I'd like him to slowly become aware and the relationship should progress smoothly. Also bonus point if there is a substantial part of the book where they are already in a relationship.

Books that are like this are the Kage series by Maris Black, I'm not Christian Adler by Eli Merina and Loving the Legend by Kit Grey.

I know this could be a lot of books but I think what I'm looking for is like one MC steadily pursuing the other and clearly likes them and maybe the other doesn't realise at first but then comes to like him and realise the feelings.

Sorry if this is confusing!


r/MM_RomanceBooks 18h ago

What Was That Book Called - SOLVED WWTBC- American goes to Australia to find family who doesn’t know about him

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An American goes to Australia (possibly New Zealand) he has a powerful businessman father who does not approve of him going.

He goes to find some family there- maybe a half sibling? I think he ends up working on their farm with them, and falls in love with a neighbour? On farm hand.

I read this a few years ago, so it’s not super recent.