By Mark A. Roeder. The story of two boys from completely different worlds struggling to find themselves amongst a whirlwind of confusion. Will the strength they find in each other be enough to overcome the hatred and abuse of society? Casper, the poorest boy in school, goes through life as the “invisible boy”, and Brendan, the captain of the school football team, has it all; muscles, money and popularity. When Brendan takes an interest in Casper, their friendship goes in a direction that no one would have ever guessed. The two boys share nothing on the surface, but underneath each boy’s reputation lies a yearning to be free, a yearning to find a better place.
By Robin Reardon. Sixteen-year-old Jason Peele is just beginning to understand that he might be gay, but for now is hiding the fact from his friends and family. The one place Jason feels comfortable is on the track where he can run fast and hard. He loves the feel of the wind at his back, and the roar of the crowd in his ears.
By Alex Sanchez. A young Gay Adult Novel. Lance has always known he was gay, but he’s never had a real boyfriend. Sergio is bisexual, but his only real relationship was with a girl. When the two of them meet, they have an instant connection – but will it be enough to overcome their differences?
By Ken Smith. A classic story of gay adolescence, one that is as heartbreaking as it is triumphant in spirit. Young Toby spends his days exploring the woods surrounding his English home. His imagination not only supplies adventure but also the exciting promise of lustful embraces with the handsome field hand. When Toby’s mother, a nurse, brings home a sickly youth to recuperate, Toby finds himself drawn to the older boy. Their friendship, awkward at first, blossoms as each offers the other much-needed comfort.
By J. H. Trumble. Some people spend their whole lives looking for the right partner. Nate Schaper found his at high school. In the eight months since their cautious flirting became a real heart-pounding relationship, Nate and Adam have been inseparable. Even when local kids take their homophobia to brutal levels, Nate is undaunted. But when Adam graduates and takes an off-Broadway job in New York, that certainty begins to flicker. Don't Let Me Go captures the giddiness of first love, whilst also presenting a timely discourse about bullying, bigotry and hate that is rife in schools today.
By Joseph Geraci. The classic novel about an American photography scholar working in Holland who has befriended the ten-year-old son of colleagues there. Over the next two years, Will is increasingly caught up in the tensions between Sander’s mother Marijke and her estranged husband Niek over his growing intimacy with Sander. As Sander’s twelfth birthday draws near,
Jason Carrillo is a jock with a steady girlfriend, but he can't stop dreaming about sex… with other guys. Kyle Meeks doesn't look gay, but he is. And he hopes he never has to tell anyone - especially his parents.
The sequel to Rainbow Boys. Jason Carillo, the best-looking athlete in school, has had his eye on the prize from day one: a scholarship for college. But then his eyes turn to love – and Kyle. Kyle Meeks, swim team star and all-round good guy, is finally in the relationship he’s wanted. Being in love feels so good, in fact, that he can’t imagine giving it up to go to Princeton.
SAINTS OF AUGUSTINE by P. E. Ryan. Sam and Charlie. Best friends. At least they used to be. But a year ago Sam cut Charlie out of his life – no explanation, no discussion, nothing. Fast-forward one year, and both Sam’s and Charlie’s lives are spiralling out of control. Sam has a secret he’s finding harder and harder to hide, and Charlie is dealing with an increasingly absent dad and a dealer whose threats are anything but empty. Told in alternating chapters from Sam and Charlie before their senior year, the ex-best friends are thrown back together when they have no one else to turn to.
By Mark A. Roeder. Angel rescued his boyfriend, Kurt, from a hellish existence, but at the cost of exiling himself from his hometown of Blackford, Indiana. 15-years-old and on the run, Angel must make his way until he can fulfil his promise to return to Kurt. Along the way he faces loneliness, hardships, and a brutal blizzard. Kurt’s life is nearly back to normal, but how can he wait three long years for the return his boyfriend and what will happen when they are reunited at last? Can they be together, or will Kurt and Angel have to run for their lives?
By Alex Sanchez. When Frederick shows up at school, Xio is thrilled. The new boy is shy, cute, and definitely good boyfriend material. Before long, she pulls him into her lively circle of friends. Frederick knows he should be flattered by Xio’s attention. After all, she’s popular, pretty, and a lot of fun. So why can’t he stop thinking about Victor, the captain of the soccer team, instead?
By Drew Hunt. Paul Harrison is completely straight. His house will not flood again. And gay men don’t play cricket. Eventually Paul will find out just how incorrect these preconceived notions are. When the river overflows its banks, Paul is forced to find temporary accommodation. The only practical suggestion comes from Trevor, an out and proud work colleague. Despite Paul’s hesitancy, he accepts and soon grows to admire Trevor, his humanity, his determination, and his abilities with a cricket ball.
By Jay Bell. Love, like everything in the universe, cannot be destroyed. But over time it can change. The hot Texas nights were lonely for Ben before his heart began beating to the rhythm of two words; Tim Wyman. By all appearances, Tim had the perfect body and ideal life, but when a not-so-accidental collision brings them together, Ben discovers that the truth is rarely so simple. If winning Tim’s heart was an impossible quest, keeping it would prove even harder as family, society, and emotion threaten to tear them apart. Something Like Summer is a love story spanning a decade and beyond as two boys discover what it means to be friends, lovers, and sometimes even enemies
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James loves Andy, but Andy loves Mark, a situation complicated further by the fact that this love triangle unfolds secretly in seventh grade Catholic School. No one at Saint Marks is aware that Andy, a budding 12-year-old comic book writer, is obsessed with Mark, the captain of the school’s basketball team.
