gay romantic fiction

In recent years, gay romantic fiction has become increasingly popular among readers who crave diverse and inclusive love stories. Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally seeking beautifully written narratives that explore love in all its forms, there is a range of exceptional novels waiting to captivate your heart and mind. In this article, we will explore some of the best gay romantic fiction novels and introduce you to talented authors who have made significant contributions to the genre.

1. "Call Me by Your Name" by André Aciman: This critically acclaimed novel, later adapted into an award-winning film, tells the poignant story of Elio and Oliver's passionate summer romance in Italy. André Aciman's exquisite prose captures the intensity and longing of first love, making it an essential read for anyone seeking a powerful gay love story.

2. "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston: A heartwarming and humorous tale of Alex, the First Son of the United States, who falls in love with Henry, the Prince of Wales. Casey McQuiston's debut novel has gained immense popularity for its charming characters, witty dialogue, and exploration of the complexities of love in a public spotlight.

3. "Carry On" by Rainbow Rowell: If you are a fan of fantasy and romance, Rainbow Rowell's "Carry On" is a must-read. Drawing inspiration from "Harry Potter," this novel follows the story of Simon Snow and his roommate Baz, who start off as enemies but slowly discover a deep and undeniable connection.

4. "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller: Delve into Greek mythology with this breathtakingly beautiful retelling of the epic love story between Achilles and Patroclus. Madeline Miller's prose weaves a tale of loyalty, heroism, and forbidden love, leaving readers captivated by its lyrical power.

5. "Less" by Andrew Sean Greer: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, "Less" is a witty and tender exploration of love and aging. Andrew Sean Greer's novel follows the journey of Arthur Less, a struggling writer who embarks on a worldwide trip to avoid attending his former lover's wedding.

When it comes to finding more gay romantic fiction to dive into, several websites cater to readers seeking this genre. Some notable platforms include:

- Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): A popular platform for book recommendations and reviews, Goodreads offers lists of LGBTQ+ and gay romance novels, allowing you to get personalized recommendations based on your reading preferences.

- The Gay & Lesbian Review (www.gayandlesbianreview.com): This online publication provides insightful reviews and articles that highlight the best in queer literature, including gay romantic fiction.

- Lambda Literary (www.lambdaliterary.org): Lambda Literary is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ literature. Their website features reviews, interviews, and resources for readers interested in discovering more gay romantic fiction.

In conclusion, gay romantic fiction has evolved into a thriving genre, offering readers emotionally charged stories that celebrate love and diversity. By exploring novels from talented authors like André Aciman, Casey McQuiston, and Rainbow Rowell, and utilizing platforms such as Goodreads and Lambda Literary, you can embark on a rich literary journey, filled with captivating narratives and unforgettable characters.
Yu Xiu Fiction
Yu Xiu

Ancient upgrade version of 'Blue Love and Death', where the mundane is laughable and true love is tedious. In her previous life, Xia Hongchen was switched by her stepmother, turning from a wealthy young lady to a peasant girl, only to face a tragic end poisoned by her mother-in-law. In this life, she is determined to break free from the entanglement of her false sister and pursue a prosperous future.

104.24 Million words | 2022-01-26 20:39Update

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Palm Jiao Fiction
Palm Jiao

In Xue Chengjiao's ears, it seemed like Madam Zhang was still shouting, blaming her aunt for ruining her son's reputation as a dutiful daughter. Her head felt fuzzy, but when she opened her eyes, she found herself shrinking. And all she could hear was Wei Shu calling her 'Miss' repeatedly. She shook her head vigorously, realizing that she had... been reborn?

443.62 Million words | 2023-03-31 10:17Update

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Short Works by Annie Baobei Fiction
Short Works by Annie Baobei

Annie Baobei, originally named Li Jie, is a writer who has been publishing novels since [year]. Her works often revolve around the lives of wanderers in the city, exploring the inner world of individuals and their relationship with themselves and the outside world. She has published various works, including novels, collections of short stories, photography albums, and essays, such as 'Farewell to Vivian,' 'Rose Islands,' 'Clear Awake Record,' 'Lotus,' and 'Beautiful Time.' The style of her works has changed significantly over the years. 'Farewell to Vivian,' 'Unfinished August,' and 'Amaryllis' evoke a sense of casualness, laziness, and melancholy that seeps through the bones. After her father's death, she reflected on life and wrote the book 'Rose Islands.' Over the years, her heart matured, and she no longer indulged in thin illusions, becoming more restrained. 'Beautiful Time' and her subsequent writings are the best evidence of this maturation. 'Beautiful Time' is a successful demonstration of her growth.

110.01 Million words | 2020-07-06 02:02Update

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Saving You Fiction
Saving You

Several years ago, Liu Wei used devious means to snatch her best friend's boyfriend, but now that she is plagued by a terminal illness, she must choose to save her husband's happiness. He is a playboy, but his family business is on the verge of bankruptcy, and he continues to live recklessly. In a desperate situation, his father signs an unbelievable agreement to save him. She, on the other hand, is born with a congenital heart disease and manages to get into an agricultural university through exceptional perseverance. However, a campus love affair completely changes her life. When they, both down and out, unexpectedly meet each other, what kind of story of salvation will unfold? The emotionally touching novel 'Saving You' portrays extraordinary human love.

228.63 Million words | 2023-05-29 18:33Update

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God-level Convenience Store Fiction
God-level Convenience Store

A super convenience store opened in the neighborhood, where there is never any false advertising for its products. As a result... Baldy: Ever since I started using Perfect Smooth purchased from Shenyi Convenience Store, I have to cut my hair every few days. Chain Smoker: Once I bought Daqianmen cigarettes from Shenyi, I quit smoking right away. Housewife: After buying Lìbǎi detergent from Shenyi, my hands have become increasingly tender, I even started enjoying doing the dishes. Control Freak: The washboard from Shenyi is more comfortable to kneel on than the sofa. And so, the irresistibly sweet lollipops, the snow-white skin achieved in just one swipe with Gaojie Silk, the refreshingly cool Snow Wall, the ice-cold red tea in the heat of summer, the invisible dirt removing Su Fei, the breeze that cleanses with just one wipe, the stubbornly unbreakable iron pot, the unbreakable kitchen knife, the soap that becomes white with just one wash... all of them sold like crazy. Group: .

409.02 Million words | 2022-01-07 06:40Update

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The Imperial Wife Fiction
The Imperial Wife

In any dynasty, if a crown prince stays in power for too long, he wants to become the emperor. If a prince wants to become the emperor, the king wants to reap the benefits. In the eyes of Liu Zhenji, her husband, the king of the current dynasty, is exactly the one who wants to reap the benefits. This novel has twists and turns that must be read. If it's not suitable, please click 'X'. Note: Female lead travels through time, male lead has concubines, completely fictional, any historical accuracy is declined. The author's writing style is straightforward. If you like it, read it. If you don't, click 'X'. Please refrain from offering critiques and education to the author. Thank you for your support!

89.35 Million words | 2022-08-05 18:55Update

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Childhood Sweethearts Don't Swell Fiction
Childhood Sweethearts Don't Swell

"Childhood Sweethearts Don't Swell" is a captivating novel written by the author Sazuoyunyan. It has a thrilling and engaging plot that keeps readers hooked. You can read the latest chapters of Sazuoyunyan's refreshing and clean writing style for free on Piquancy Pavilion.

183.07 Million words | 2023-05-26 21:55Update

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One Centimeter of Sunshine Fiction
One Centimeter of Sunshine

He is the last centimeter of sunshine in her life, and she is the only reason for his strength. Ji Chengyang, in terms of memories, is a source of joy in childhood, a cup of coffee in adolescence, a kite specially made for her, an unfinished movie 'A Chinese Odyssey', and most importantly, an irreplaceable longing and love in her gray life. She follows him, imitates his way of life, and likes what he likes. For Ji Chengyang, her entire youth, since meeting him, only has one name. Memories, for Ji Chengyang, are a beam of morning light, the warmest presence, and the deepest concern for the country. He had left her many times for his dreams, even hurting her, but ultimately, he came back to her. Looking back many years later, he never expected that the day he took a little girl to the stage to dance would weave such a long thread of emotions. She is his initial memory and the deepest love in his life.

48.71 Million words | 2021-10-22 05:16Update

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The First Fierce: Rebellious Concubine Fiction
The First Fierce: Rebellious Concubine

"The First Fierce: Rebellious Concubine" is a thrilling and beautifully written novel by author Amber Qingchuan. This captivating story is available for free reading on Qidian, with chapters showcasing Amber Qingchuan's fresh and clean writing style.

55.72 Million words | 2020-08-19 12:17Update

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There's Something Wrong with My Achievement System Fiction
There's Something Wrong with My Achievement System

When the fantasies of adolescence become reality, what will happen? If young Calcifer stretches his hands into a pile of rice, what will he unlock? Congratulations, young host, for unlocking the achievement of martial arts: Iron Palm in Rice! You have acquired the martial skill: Iron Sand Palm (preliminary stage). Skill level can be improved through practice. Stay diligent and keep up the good work, young host. Calcifer's lips twitched, sensing that something was off with his achievement system. After some thought, Calcifer picked up a small wooden stick and headed towards the nearby paddy field...

163.78 Million words | 2022-10-28 17:46Update

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Deep in the Red Dust, Cold Sword in the Bone. Fiction
Deep in the Red Dust, Cold Sword in the Bone.

She is a feng shui master, capable of choosing between yin and yang, determining life and death, and manipulating supernatural powers. He is the youngest prince, favored since childhood, but devoted himself to the path of cultivation without any desire for the throne. When he meets her, she is facing danger, and their destinies become intertwined in a melodramatic plot. Family, nation, the world within reach, should they cultivate immortality or protect the country, should they join hands or venture alone, these questions are too big, let's leave it to fate.

133.78 Million words | 2022-06-12 14:04Update

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Tea People Trilogy Fiction
Tea People Trilogy

The Tea People Trilogy, consisting of the first book, 'A Prosperous Tea House in the South', and the second book, 'The Lord of the Sleepless Nights', both winners of the 5th Mao Dun Literature Prize, with the third book titled 'Building Grass into a City'. The trilogy revolves around the fortunes and changes of four generations of the Hang family, who are the owners of the Blissful Tea House in the green tea capital, Hangzhou. The novels portray the diverse and meaningful characters of Hang Tianzui, Hang Jiahe, Zhao Jike, Shen Lvai, and others, showcasing the enduring spirit and charm of tea people in Hangzhou who persevere through hardships, cleanse impurities, and strive forward with blood and sacrifices in their life journeys. It symbolizes the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation in seeking survival and development, as well as the yearning for freedom and longing for enlightenment. The intertwining of tea's fragrance, blood's vapor, heart's collision, and love's entanglement is beautifully weaved by the author's eloquent and potent writing. The trilogy also incorporates the historical events of the century, the shadows of Hangzhou's history, the rise and fall of the tea industry, and the sentiment of tea people, creating a remarkable narrative that showcases the author's meticulous historical knowledge and skill in depicting social phenomena on a large scale.

291.78 Million words | 2020-07-12 05:52Update

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The Unfortunate Wife of Wu Shao Fiction
The Unfortunate Wife of Wu Shao

He is one of the top ten multinational entrepreneurs in the world, worth billions, and a fearsome figure in the business world. However, in order to secure the family business, he had to marry an ordinary woman chosen by his father. She, on the other hand, was desperate for a place in the entertainment industry and had to seek the so-called 'sugar daddy.' Awakening to a husband who ignored her after two months of marriage, she faced his sinister eyes and a shattered contract that bound her to him. 'Damn woman,' he muttered, trapping her by his side, 'since you're so unwilling to be lonely, so be it. From now on, I will exercise my rights as a husband.'

294.73 Million words | 2022-02-19 20:53Update

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The Extraordinary Family Fiction
The Extraordinary Family

From a penniless nobody to establishing a powerful economic empire, Zhong Zi transformed the Qi family in just one generation. Three generations nurtured a noble lineage, but he achieved it in a single lifetime. Reader group: Welcome everyone to discuss and provide valuable suggestions to improve the content of the novel. You might be one of the main characters. Seeking kind-hearted individuals to bookmark...

232.37 Million words | 2021-07-02 03:53Update

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The Arrogant Princess Fiction
The Arrogant Princess

She is a fake daughter of a noble family, married into the royal household. Her parents don't care for her, and the king doesn't love her, yet she remains arrogant. With a confidence that knows no bounds, she acts rebelliously. In front of the emperor, she dares to speak impolitely. In the face of a war between two countries, she is powerless. Standing at the edge of a cliff, she dares to say she will jump. Don't ask her why she is so arrogant, she transmigrated from another world. "Yuemo, I have divorced you, my affairs have nothing to do with you!" Bai Liyu angrily shouts. "It doesn't matter if you divorced me, you can just marry me again." Yuemo smiles. "..."

323.35 Million words | 2022-08-23 04:14Update

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Male Consort Fiction
Male Consort

Yujun Yan initially planned to marry the daughter of the Minister of War to consolidate his power. However, the emperor took advantage of a playful remark and forced him to marry Su Yuheng, the foolish son of the Court Physician. Yujun Yan endured hardships and accepted his fate, waiting for an opportunity. He thought this fool who always caused trouble would finally leave him alone and go on a spiritual journey. However, he soon discovered that Su Yuheng not only avoided trouble but also helped him a lot. Yujun Yan felt grateful as if he should become a monk and devote himself to Buddhism. However, a growing suspicion lingered in his heart: is Su Yuheng really a fool? Why do I find it so hard to believe? As he unraveled the mystery, Yujun Yan lost his virginity and gave birth to a child...

71.71 Million words | 2021-03-07 01:38Update

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Urban Little Overlord Fiction
Urban Little Overlord

Without seeking trouble, trouble always finds me; without causing any harm, conflicts keep arising. I was just an ordinary person, but somehow became a young master. I was kind-hearted, but inadvertently became a overlord. Those who obey me will have an easy time; those who oppose me will face hardships. Love me and you shall get rewarded; hate me and you shall suffer. (Spicy Food Book Club:) 【The second urban novel 'Cat Walks the City' is officially released, looking forward to your support, thank you!】

557.42 Million words | 2022-07-01 22:42Update

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The Sorcerer Fiction
The Sorcerer

Want to keep on living? Come! Let's make a deal!

289.65 Million words | 2023-02-06 17:25Update

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Transmigrating into the Parenting System Fiction
Transmigrating into the Parenting System

Xia Jiawei, who was immersed in a popular cultivation game, accidentally transmigrated. However, instead of being a lucky main character, she found herself in a remote and disadvantaged ancient era. To make matters worse, she also had a helpless baby to take care of. Soon, she discovered a mysterious and ruthless parenting system that would electrocute her if she failed to meet its requirements. Frustrated, she wondered how she ended up with such a cute nickname and a foolish and naive husband. As a person who enjoys a comfortable life, she had no idea how to handle the challenges. And the system was not helping, constantly reminding her not to resist its commands.

507.69 Million words | 2022-03-27 02:13Update

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The Beloved Sweet Wife Fiction
The Beloved Sweet Wife

In order to save her father's business, she becomes a rookie entertainment reporter aiming to interview the prestigious young heir of the Mo family. Little did she know, the young heir had malicious intentions. In despair, someone unexpectedly appears to rescue her from the tiger's den. However, before she could even rejoice, she realizes that she has jumped out of the tiger's den and fallen into the mouth of a wolf. Except, this doesn't seem like a big bad wolf, but rather a cunning wolf in sheep's clothing!

65.99 Million words | 2022-01-22 02:29Update

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