Best friends to lovers gay books
Sapphic friends-to-lovers romance novels (Sapphic Reading Disagree #31)
This week’s Sapphic Reading Challenge publish features sapphic friends-to-lovers romance novels.
For some reason, there are not a lot of true friends-to-lovers romances out there, which is weird, because so many same-sex couples commence out as friends (85%, according to a study I recently read!).
Important definition: In a friends-to-lovers romance, the two main characters are already friends (sometimes best friends or childhood friends) at the beginning of the book. If they are strangers who meet at the beginning of the book, then become friends before becoming lovers, it&#;s not a friends-to-lovers romance in the narrower sense of the word.
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Find LGBTQIAP+ Romances by trope, archetype, and/or theme here! All Romances are elder and contemporary unless otherwise noted.
B/P notes MC and/or LI identifies as multi-attracted or pansexual
A/D/Aro = MC and/or LI identifies on the asexual spectrum, as demisexual, or as aromantic
T/NB/GQ = MC and/or LI identifies as transgender, genderqueer, and/or genderqueer
*Beginning of a romantic ARC in a series but not resolved in this book alone
Many links are Amazon or Bookshop affiliate. A small percentage of each purchased using this link earns money for the site, so please operate these if you&#;re so inclined!
Please note that as is common with Love affair, many of these books are in a series with recurring characters. All should be readable as standalones, however, unless noted otherwise.
Additionally, please be advised that this is more of a database than a rec list; I have not read most of these titles, and strongly advocate reading reviews for potential triggers etc.
Academics
F/F
M/M
M/F
- Hold Me by Courtney Milan &#; Bm/Tf
Accidental Pregnancy
M/F
Age Gap
F/F
M/M
M/F
- *
No Matter What: A Gay Foremost Friends to Lovers Story (Paperback)
In the vibrant heart of London, David's world is shattered after a brutal attack erases his memories, leaving him adrift in a city he struggles to recognise. His best friend, Ryan, steps in as his anchor, helping him piece together the fragments of his life.
As they navigate London's playful quirkiness and hidden treasures, David's and Ryan's unbreakable friendship evolves into a love neither of them anticipated. Guided by a series of heartfelt letters that always conclude with 'No Matter What, ' they embark on a journey to uncover their shared past. Through bustling markets and scenic vistas, they uncover the truthfulness about their connection and detect a love that transcends memory.
Set against the backdrop of iconic landmarks and charming neighbourhoods, 'No Matter What' is a heartwarming and witty novel that captures the magic of friendship, the power of resilience, and the joy of finding love where you least expect it. Unite David and Ryan as they navigate the maze of memories and emotions, proving that some connections
What are you looking for?
New month, new theme! This time we&#;re having us a friends to lovers month! On June 5th, Just to Breathe will be published and it&#;s a friends to lover story.
I didn&#;t think I&#;d read all that many friends to lovers books &#; though considering it&#;s a common trope, I should&#;ve known. Since I didn&#;t want to overwhelm you with a zillion books, though sometimes those lists are fun too, I decided to choose twenty. Since I had stories to choose from, I made a selection. You&#;ll find several books that have been with Dreamspinner press but none (unless I&#;ve missed some) that currently are because, you realize, as an author, I think we deserve to be paid for our work, so&#; Here we go! Oh, and they&#;re not in any order.
Moonlight Becomes You
Moonlight Becomes You (Lucky Moon 1) by Piper Vaughn and M.J. O&#;Shea &#; There was a time when I read a lot of rockstar books, many many years ago. The lucky Moon series is one of those I remember liking. Novel two was my favourite, but that&#;s not friends to lovers LOL
Can&#;t omit the boy he left
Find LGBTQIAP+ Romances by trope, archetype, and/or theme here! All Romances are elder and contemporary unless otherwise noted.
B/P notes MC and/or LI identifies as multi-attracted or pansexual
A/D/Aro = MC and/or LI identifies on the asexual spectrum, as demisexual, or as aromantic
T/NB/GQ = MC and/or LI identifies as transgender, genderqueer, and/or genderqueer
*Beginning of a romantic ARC in a series but not resolved in this book alone
Many links are Amazon or Bookshop affiliate. A small percentage of each purchased using this link earns money for the site, so please operate these if you&#;re so inclined!
Please note that as is common with Love affair, many of these books are in a series with recurring characters. All should be readable as standalones, however, unless noted otherwise.
Additionally, please be advised that this is more of a database than a rec list; I have not read most of these titles, and strongly advocate reading reviews for potential triggers etc.
Academics
F/F
M/M
M/F
- Hold Me by Courtney Milan &#; Bm/Tf
Accidental Pregnancy
M/F
Age Gap
F/F
M/M
M/F
- *
No Matter What: A Gay Foremost Friends to Lovers Story (Paperback)
In the vibrant heart of London, David's world is shattered after a brutal attack erases his memories, leaving him adrift in a city he struggles to recognise. His best friend, Ryan, steps in as his anchor, helping him piece together the fragments of his life.
As they navigate London's playful quirkiness and hidden treasures, David's and Ryan's unbreakable friendship evolves into a love neither of them anticipated. Guided by a series of heartfelt letters that always conclude with 'No Matter What, ' they embark on a journey to uncover their shared past. Through bustling markets and scenic vistas, they uncover the truthfulness about their connection and detect a love that transcends memory.
Set against the backdrop of iconic landmarks and charming neighbourhoods, 'No Matter What' is a heartwarming and witty novel that captures the magic of friendship, the power of resilience, and the joy of finding love where you least expect it. Unite David and Ryan as they navigate the maze of memories and emotions, proving that some connections
What are you looking for?
New month, new theme! This time we&#;re having us a friends to lovers month! On June 5th, Just to Breathe will be published and it&#;s a friends to lover story.
I didn&#;t think I&#;d read all that many friends to lovers books &#; though considering it&#;s a common trope, I should&#;ve known. Since I didn&#;t want to overwhelm you with a zillion books, though sometimes those lists are fun too, I decided to choose twenty. Since I had stories to choose from, I made a selection. You&#;ll find several books that have been with Dreamspinner press but none (unless I&#;ve missed some) that currently are because, you realize, as an author, I think we deserve to be paid for our work, so&#; Here we go! Oh, and they&#;re not in any order.
Moonlight Becomes You
Moonlight Becomes You (Lucky Moon 1) by Piper Vaughn and M.J. O&#;Shea &#; There was a time when I read a lot of rockstar books, many many years ago. The lucky Moon series is one of those I remember liking. Novel two was my favourite, but that&#;s not friends to lovers LOL
Can&#;t omit the boy he left