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The President's Secret – Press Release

Read with Pride - LGBTQ+ blogs and articles January 20, 2026

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New MM Romance Novel Launches with 15% Discount – Use Code 15News

eBooks by Dick Ferguson announces the release of "The President's Secret," a sweeping 55-chapter MM romance exploring forbidden love, family expectations, and the courage to build an authentic life. Available now with 15% off using discount code 15News.

High-Stakes Romance Meets University Politics

"The President's Secret" delivers intense emotional drama through the story of Evan Reed, St. Clare University's 23-year-old student president, and Liam Walsh, the school's star baseball captain. This enemies-to-lovers narrative spans five years of secret meetings, stolen glances, and the devastating choice between love and reputation.

Key Features:

  • 55 chapters of high-angst MM romance
  • University setting with conservative small-town pressures
  • Themes of sacrifice, resilience, and authentic living
  • Enemies-to-lovers progression over five years
  • Blackmail subplot and family rejection storylines

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Synopsis and Character Development

Evan Reed presents the perfect facade: charming, brilliant, and committed to chastity until marriage. His gentle rejections of female admirers mask a devastating secret: his deep love for best friend Liam Walsh. This internal conflict drives the narrative tension as Evan struggles between his devout family's expectations and his authentic desires.

Liam Walsh, the university's athletic star, shares Evan's forbidden feelings but lacks his patience for secrecy. Their opposing approaches to their situation create compelling relationship dynamics throughout the 55-chapter journey.

Character Arc Highlights:

  • Evan's journey from denial to acceptance
  • Liam's fight against enforced silence
  • Family pressure and religious conflict
  • Public scrutiny and career implications
  • Building courage for authentic living

Target Audience and Market Position

"The President's Secret" targets readers seeking character-driven, high-angst queer romance. The university setting appeals to New Adult demographics while addressing mature themes of identity, family acceptance, and societal pressure.

Market Appeals:

  • LGBTQ+ romance readers seeking authentic representation
  • Fans of university and sports romance settings
  • Readers who enjoy long-form, multi-chapter narratives
  • Audiences seeking emotional depth and character development
  • New Adult and adult romance crossover appeal

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Thematic Elements and Social Commentary

The novel addresses contemporary issues facing LGBTQ+ individuals in conservative environments. Through Evan and Liam's story, the narrative explores the cost of living authentically versus maintaining societal expectations.

Core Themes:

  • Identity versus expectation conflict
  • Religious and family pressure on LGBTQ+ individuals
  • Professional consequences of coming out
  • Building supportive relationships despite adversity
  • Courage required for authentic self-expression

Publisher Statement

Dick Ferguson, author and publisher at eBooks by Dick Ferguson, emphasizes the novel's emotional authenticity: "The President's Secret examines the real struggles facing young gay men in conservative settings. Evan and Liam's journey reflects the courage required to choose love over expectation."

The 55-chapter format allows deep character development and relationship progression, providing readers with substantial content and emotional investment opportunities.

Critical Plot Elements

The narrative incorporates multiple conflict sources beyond the central romance. Blackmail threats, family rejection, and public scrutiny create external pressures that test Evan and Liam's relationship resilience.

Plot Highlights:

  • Secret relationship maintenance across university setting
  • Blackmail subplot threatening exposure
  • Family confrontation and potential rejection
  • Career implications for both protagonists
  • Public revelation consequences and community reaction

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Genre Positioning and Reader Expectations

"The President's Secret" positions itself within the angsty MM romance category, delivering emotional intensity and relationship development over external action sequences. The university setting provides familiar territory for romance readers while the political elements add complexity.

Genre Elements:

  • Forbidden love central conflict
  • Secret relationship tension
  • Family and social pressure obstacles
  • Professional stakes and career implications
  • Happy ending delivery after significant struggle

Availability and Purchasing Information

"The President's Secret" launches with immediate availability through eBooks by Dick Ferguson. Early readers receive 15% discount using code 15News at checkout.

Purchase Details:

Perfect Christmas Gift for Romance Readers

"The President's Secret" makes an ideal holiday gift for MM romance enthusiasts. The substantial chapter count provides extended reading enjoyment, while the emotional depth satisfies readers seeking character-driven narratives.

Holiday Promotions:

  • 15% off with code 15News through Christmas season
  • Digital delivery ensures immediate gifting capability
  • Perfect stocking stuffer for romance readers
  • Ideal for holiday reading marathons

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Author Background and Previous Works

Dick Ferguson specializes in LGBTQ+ romance narratives exploring identity, relationships, and authentic self-expression. "The President's Secret" represents continued commitment to representing diverse relationship dynamics and contemporary social issues.

Browse additional titles in the Romance collection and Identity and Self-Expression collection.

Media Contact and Review Opportunities

Media outlets, LGBTQ+ blogs, and romance review sites can request advance review copies through eBooks by Dick Ferguson. Interview opportunities available with author Dick Ferguson.

Contact Information:

Order "The President's Secret" today with 15% discount using code 15News. Experience Evan and Liam's five-year journey from forbidden love to authentic happiness.

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