The Unspoken Chapter : A Second Chance MM Romance
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Twenty years ago, they were a secret. Now, they’re building a forever.
Alex Vance and Liam Hayes were the golden boys of Northwood High—the football captain and the school president. Behind closed doors, they shared a forbidden love: a first kiss full of promise, and a heartbreaking breakup fueled by fear.
Two decades later, a school reunion brings them face-to-face. The successful architect and the driven non-profit president are both single, both scarred by life, and both stunned to find the embers of their first love still burning bright.
Tentatively, they embark on a second chance. But the past holds painful secrets, and the present brings new challenges: small-town gossip, family rejection, and a health scare that tests their commitment. They must learn to love as the men they are now, not the boys they were then.
The Unspoken Chapter is a deeply emotional MM romance about forgiveness, resilience, and the courage to claim a second chance at love. Follow Alex and Liam’s journey as they prove that some loves are worth the wait, and that the most beautiful future can be built upon the repaired foundations of a broken past.
What happens when the one who got away walks back into your life twenty years later?
Alex Vance has built a successful life as an architect, his world one of sharp angles, controlled lines, and silent, expensive apartments. But beneath the surface of success lingers the ghost of a love that defined and then shattered his youth. When an invitation to his 20-year high school reunion arrives, it forces him to confront the memory of Liam Hayes—the charismatic school president who was his secret first love, his first kiss, and his most devastating heartbreak.
Liam Hayes has spent two decades trying to outrun his own regret. As the driven president of a non-profit, he’s championed countless causes, but he’s never been able to quiet the voice that whispers he gave up the best part of himself out of fear. The reunion is a chance to face the past, and the man he never stopped loving.
The moment their eyes meet across the crowded gym, twenty years vanish in an instant. The chemistry is as electric as it was in the secret confines of their high school art room. Alex, the former football captain, is now a handsome, reserved man who has learned to guard his heart. Liam, the once-ambitious president, is a man burdened by what could have been. Both are single, both are successful, and both are terrified to discover that the embers of a first love never truly die.
Tentatively, they begin again. A coffee turns into a walk, a walk into a confession, and a confession into a second chance they never dreamed possible. They must navigate the treacherous waters of their shared history—unraveling the misunderstandings and fears that tore them apart as teenagers. They are no longer scared boys; they are men with scars, with histories, and with the hard-won wisdom to fight for what matters.
But the real world doesn’t pause for a reunion romance. As their relationship deepens, they face external pressures: small-town gossip that threatens Liam’s career, the painful rejection of family who can’t accept them, and a sudden health crisis that tests the very foundation of their renewed bond. They must learn to build a life together not as the boys they were, but as the men they have become—forging a new intimacy built on trust, forgiveness, and the unwavering choice to be who they truly are.
From tender, stolen moments to profound declarations under a blossoming lemon tree, Alex and Liam’s journey is a heartfelt exploration of love’s resilience. This is a story about finding the courage to rewrite your own story, to believe in the possibility of a happy ending, and to understand that the greatest love might be the one that returns to you.
The Unspoken Chapter is a sweeping, emotional MM second-chance romance that will captivate you from the first page to the last. Perfect for fans of heartfelt stories about redemption, mature characters finding love, and the beautiful, messy, and joyous work of building a life together.
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The Unfurrowed Field
£3.59Add to cartThe Unfurrowed Field: A Story of Finding Home in the Most Unlikely Place
Karlos Almeida-Harris is bound by duty and love to his family’s farm and pub in the English countryside. But at twenty-nine, he is trapped, harbouring a secret he believes could shatter his world: he is gay. In a small community where tradition is everything, Karlos envies the straightforward, accepted path of the straight men around him, even as he knows he can never walk it.
His carefully constructed isolation is disrupted by the arrival of Rhys Morgan, the new, openly gay village vet. Confident and at ease, Rhys represents everything Karlos fears and desires. Through strained interactions, a crisis during a fierce storm, and a tentative friendship, Karlos is forced to confront the life he’s been denying.
This is not a story of fleeing to the city. It is a poignant, intimate battle for authenticity right where he is. Karlos must navigate his Brazilian mother’s intuitive worry, his traditional English father’s silent confusion, and the widening gap with his best friend. He must choose between the crushing safety of a lie and the terrifying, liberating risk of living truthfully on the land he loves.
“The Unfurrowed Field” is a deeply moving novel about the courage to be yourself in the place you call home. It’s a celebration of quiet resilience, the complexity of family love, and the promise of a future built on honesty, one brave step at a time.
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Julian Li-Tsang, heir to a Hong Kong billion-dollar empire, lives a lie. In London, he finds freedom and love with Arthur Pemberton, a charming curator who knows him only as “Jules.” But when family duty drags him home, Jules brings Arthur into his glittering, oppressive world of unimagin wealth and crushing expectations.
The truth shatters Arthur: his boyfriend is a billionaire dynast, and his formidable mother will stop at nothing to end their relationship. Betrayed and thrust into the spotlight, Arthur must decide if their love is worth the battle. Jules faces an impossible choice: the gilded cage of his legacy or the uncertain future with the man who sets his soul on fire.
From the bustling streets of London to the opulent peaks of Hong Kong, “Imperial Hearts” is a sizzling, emotional romance about defying tradition, embracing your truth, and fighting for a love that rewrites your destiny. This is a tale of scandal, sacrifice, and the creation of a new dynasty built entirely on love.
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The House of Lights
£3.59Add to cartIn Amsterdam’s Red Light District, behind a crimson door, desire and survival share a bed.
The House of Lights is an exclusive sanctuary where all fantasies are served. For its workers—escorts, dancers, and servers—it’s a gilded cage of strict rules and dangerous performances. For its clients, from the elite to the closeted, it’s a haven for secret desires.
When Leo, a young man fleeing his past, stumbles into this world, he must learn its brutal economics fast. Guided by the pragmatic escort Marco and intimidated by the enigmatic madam Sylvie, Leo is drawn into the orbit of Luna, a dazzling drag queen battling shame from a conservative upbringing. Their fragile existences are upended by a violent police raid, a predatory client testing limits, and the arrival of Maya, a transgender runaway seeking shelter.
This is a story of a “found family” bound by necessity and secrets. It’s a gripping exploration of identity, power, and the cost of belonging. As scandals threaten from outside and rebellion brews within, the inhabitants of the House must decide: is this velvet-walled world a prison or the only refuge they have?
A raw, atmospheric, and emotionally charged novel, “The House of Lights” pulls you into the heart of a hidden Amsterdam, where every night is a performance and survival is the ultimate art.
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Concrete Heart
£3.99Add to cartCONCRETE HEART: A FORBIDDEN MM PRISON ROMANCE
Love is the ultimate survival instinct.
When Cris Vale, a sensitive young man serving a long sentence, enters the brutal hierarchy of Blackwell Penitentiary, he becomes the target of a ruthless prison gang leader. His only defense is Zak Winters—a solitary, intimidating inmate who operates by his own code. Zak’s quiet protection soon ignites a spark that defies all the prison’s rules.
From tense, vulnerable moments in the showers to stolen nights of desperate intimacy, a powerful love blossoms between Cris and Zak. Their secret affair becomes a sanctuary amidst the violence, but also a deadly liability. When their forbidden relationship is discovered, it is used as a weapon against them, forcing an impossible choice: deny their love or be torn apart forever.
Choosing defiance, they face the system’s harshest punishment—solitary confinement—where their bond is tested through concrete walls with only a tap-code for communication. Their struggle for each other ultimately leads to a bittersweet victory that offers one of them freedom, while the other must wait, their future hinging on a promise made in the dark.
Concrete Heart is a raw, passionate, and emotional journey of forbidden love and fierce resilience. This MM romance delivers steamy moments, tragic drama, and a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to find hope in the darkest places. A must-read for fans of gritty gay love stories and heartfelt LGBTQ+ fiction.
Read with pride. Discover the love story that proves the heart’s most powerful walls are the ones it builds around another.
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£3.59Add to cartA romantic detour becomes a descent into hell for Leo and Julian when they are captured by a clan of savage inbred mutants in the desert. Thrust into a nightmare settlement built on dust and bone, they are separated and forced to serve the grotesque chieftain, The Gila.
Leo is broken into a “living sculpture,” a public testament to suffering. Julian, for his artist’s eye, is made the clan’s “scribe,” forced to document their atrocities with his camera. Their love becomes both their tether and their torment. To survive, they must shed their humanity, forging themselves into weapons of rebellion from within.
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Love is the ultimate weapon in a forbidden war.
Stationed at a remote Saudi base, Sergeant Alex Vance finds his disciplined life upended by a dangerous attraction to Corporal Khalid al-Faisal. Their secret, passionate affair is a crime in both their armies and a sin in Khalid’s world. But their forbidden bond becomes a fatal liability when they uncover a high-level conspiracy to smuggle missiles, led by the calculating Colonel Hashim.
Blackmailed with exposure, their love is twisted into a chain of silence. Forced apart, with Khalid pushed into a wedding and Alex facing court-martial, their rebellion seems crushed. Yet, from the depths of despair, a desperate plot is born. Transforming from victims to insurgents, they embark on a perilous mission to expose the truth, racing from desert safe houses to stormy seas, hunted by the very powers they swore to serve.
The Sand and the Silencer is a pulse-pounding fusion of military thriller and tragic gay romance. It’s a story of two soldiers who find in each other the courage to defy empires, risking everything for a love that could get them killed—and a truth that could start a war. A tale of sacrifice, unwavering devotion, and the high price of breaking the silence.
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Julian Thorne has perfected love—for other people. As the genius behind the exclusive Soulmate Architect agency, he uses algorithms to build flawless relationships. But his own heart is locked away, safe in a fortress of discipline and control.
Leo Vega, a free-spirited florist who believes love is a wild, untamed garden, is the ultimate challenge. A gift consultation throws them together, and their worlds collide. Julian is captivated by Leo’s chaos; Leo is intrigued by the lonely man behind the architect’s cool facade.
Forced together by a magazine feature, their professional clash ignites a spark that threatens to burn down Julian’s carefully ordered life. Caught between his growing feelings and the pressure to protect his empire, Julian’s fear wins, driving Leo away.
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A heartfelt, slow-burn LGBTQ+ romance about vulnerability, courage, and finding love where you least expect it.
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Pop superstar Zion Hayes is trapped. A terrifying stalker’s intimate threats have turned his world into a prison. His last hope is Kael Stone, an ex-special forces bodyguard whose icy professionalism is legendary—and whose own heart is sealed off after a past tragedy.
Forced into 24/7 proximity in Zion’s cliffside fortress, their clash is immediate and volatile. Zion is all glittering defiance; Kael is rigid control. But in the quiet, vulnerable hours, they see past the facades: the artist haunted by fear, the warrior burdened by guilt. A spark ignites, then a flame, forging a forbidden love that becomes their secret strength.
As their passion deepens, so does the danger. The stalker, “The Shadow,” strikes closer, leading to a violent confrontation that separates them. Wounded and hunted, Kael must use every skill to end the threat, while Zion must find the courage to face his fears head-on. Their love is no longer just a secret; it’s the motive, the vulnerability, and the only thing worth fighting for.
Guarding Zion is a gripping, emotional gay romance full of suspense, passion, and healing. It’s a story about two broken men who find in each other the safety to be whole—a sanctuary built not just from strength, but from surrendered hearts. This complete novel delivers a thrilling journey and a deeply earned Happily Ever After.
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Where Shadows Love
£3.59Add to cartIn the final, desperate days of World War II, two men find a love worth risking everything for. Janusz is a Polish prisoner, broken by a brutal work camp. Luc is a French conscript, forced to wear a German uniform he despises. In the ruins of Berlin, a silent act of compassion sparks a forbidden connection.
Theirs is a love built in shadows—a language of stolen glances, hidden notes, and coded messages. It is a dangerous secret that could get them both executed. As the city falls around them, they must flee, embarking on an epic journey across a shattered continent. They will face the chaos of war, the suspicion of post-war authorities, and a world that refuses to understand the bond between them.
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Reviewer Name: Sarah Jenkins
Email: sarah.j.reads@gmail.com
Rating: ★★★★★
Title: An Emotionally Resonant Masterpiece
Review:
I have just finished “The Unspoken Chapter” and I am utterly breathless. This is not just a romance; it’s a profound exploration of time, regret, and the incredible resilience of the human heart. Alex and Liam are not just characters; they feel like real people, with all their flaws, fears, and immense capacity for love. The author, Dick Ferguson, has a gift for emotional nuance. The reunion scene had my heart pounding, and the raw honesty of their conversations, where they finally unpack twenty years of pain, was both heartbreaking and healing. The supporting characters, like Marcus and Sarah, added such warmth and depth to their world. The journey through their second chance felt earned every step of the way. The health scare subplot was handled with such sensitivity and realism, it only served to strengthen my belief in their bond. The ending under the lemon tree was perfect—a beautiful, full-circle moment that had me in happy tears. If you love second-chance romances with depth, characters who act their age, and a love story that feels truly earned, this book is an absolute must-read. I will be thinking about Alex and Liam for a very long time.
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Reviewer Name: Mark Thompson
Email: m.thompson02@outlook.com
Rating: ★★★★★
Title: A Powerful Story of Mature Love and Redemption
Review:
As a man who doesn’t typically reach for romance, I was captivated by the premise of “The Unspoken Chapter.” I’m so glad I took a chance on it. This book is a masterclass in character development. Alex and Liam’s journey back to each other is so much more than a rekindled flame; it’s about two men confronting the ghosts of their youth and choosing to build a future with the wisdom of their years. The author perfectly captures the male perspective—the stubbornness, the fear of vulnerability, the deep, often unspoken loyalty. The intimacy between them was portrayed with a beautiful blend of passion and tenderness that felt authentic and respectful. The obstacles they face, from career pressures to family drama, are relatable and grounded. It’s refreshing to read a romance about people in their late 30s who have lived full lives before finding their way back. The writing is elegant and immersive, making it impossible to put down. This story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late for forgiveness, for truth, and for love. Highly, highly recommended.
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Reviewer Name: Chloe & Maria’s Book Nook
Email: cmbooknook@yahoo.com
Rating: ★★★★★
Title: Our Favorite Read This Year!
Review:
We devoured this book in two days! “The Unspoken Chapter” is everything we look for in a romance. The pining! The angst! The beautiful, heartwarming payoff! Alex and Liam’s chemistry leaps off the page from their very first glance at the reunion. We loved how the story was structured, with present-day chapters seamlessly interwoven with poignant flashbacks that gave their past such emotional weight. The way the author used metaphors—Alex’s architecture, the lemon tree, the storm—was brilliant and added so many layers to the narrative. The conflict felt real and never contrived, and the communication between the two men as they work through their issues is a lesson in mature relationship goals. The supporting cast felt like our own friends by the end. This book made us laugh, cry, and swoon. It’s a beautifully written, character-driven romance that celebrates the idea that true love can not only survive but can be reborn stronger and more beautiful than ever. Dick Ferguson has gained two lifelong fans. We cannot wait for your next book!