Bollocks to Love: Book One: The Giddy Limit (BOOK -1)
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Bollocks to Love: The Giddy Limit is a witty, heartfelt reimagining of the city love saga for the modern gay man. Meet Leo, an archivist who documents his friends’ chaotic love lives for a column, and his trio of companions: cynical Jasper, anxious Miles, and curated Felix. Together, they navigate London’s dizzying dating scene, dissecting ghostings, disastrous dates, and the relentless pressure to find a perfect, storybook romance.
But this is more than a tale of romantic mishaps. It’s a story of growing up. As Leo falls for a charming agent of chaos, Felix finds unexpected love with a pragmatic plumber, Miles battles the spectre of domestic boredom, and Jasper confronts a haunting past, they all face a terrifying question: what happens after you find what you’re looking for?
From Soho bars to Scottish highlands, they learn that the real adventure isn’t in the frantic search for a soulmate, but in the quiet, unglamorous work of building a life together. They trade the drama of potential for the grammar of the real—the shared responsibilities, the steadfast support during family crises, the deep, earned comfort of a love that lasts.
A hilarious, poignant, and deeply relatable ode to friendship and found family, Bollocks to Love is for anyone who’s ever believed the right person would solve everything, only to discover that the greatest love story is the one you write together, day by ordinary day. It’s a triumphant celebration of moving from searching for a perfect love to building a perfectly real one.
Bollocks to Love: The Giddy Limit is a sharply observed, laugh-out-loud, and deeply moving novel that reimagines the iconic search for love and identity in the city for a new generation and a new community. Set against the vibrant, chaotic backdrop of modern London, this is the story of four gay friends navigating the treacherous, exhilarating, and often absurd world of dating, friendship, and finally, growing up.
Leo Croft is our guide. By day, he’s a meticulous digital archivist, preserving the past. By night, he’s the author of “London Logs,” a column that chronicles his own and his friends’ romantic misadventures. There’s Jasper, the cynical, hedonistic gallery owner whose fortress of wit was built on an ancient heartbreak; Miles, the anxious musical theatre performer in a stable relationship but terrified of “the erosion” of passion; and Felix, the fashion PR maven who treats his love life like a luxury edit, collecting experiences, not connections.
Together, they are amateur anthropologists of the London gay scene, dissecting every text, every ghosting, every promising date that fizzles out over pints in Soho bars. Leo believes if he archives the data perfectly, he’ll find the pattern, the blueprint for a lasting love. But the city is a relentless machine of choice, and they are all terrified of settling, of choosing the wrong flavour from a menu of nine million possibilities.
Their journey is a whirlwind of contemporary romance and personal reckoning. Leo falls for the brilliant, chaotic “disruption consultant” Orlando, a man who values empty plots over finished houses, forcing Leo to question his own addiction to potential. Miles attempts to spreadsheet his relationship into security. Felix’s curated world is shattered by a pint of spilled lager and a pragmatic plumber named Kev, leading him to discover a love built on something real. And Jasper, the group’s north star of cynicism, is forced to confront the ghost of his own great lost love, challenging everything he thought he knew about intimacy.
From illicit scaffolding views in Islington and hellish hot sauce tastings to chaotic nights at the legendary Vauxhall Tavern and transformative trips to the Scottish Highlands, their lives are a series of heartfelt disasters and hard-won epiphanies. They grapple with the terror of becoming “beige,” the exhaustion of performing, and the quiet panic that the best stories might be behind them.
But as they stumble through the chaos, a deeper story emerges. It’s not just about finding “The One.” It’s about the journey from being frantic archivists of their own loneliness to becoming architects of a shared life. It’s about learning that love isn’t the dramatic, conceptual fire they’ve been chasing, but the sturdy, reliable shelter they must learn to build. It’s about the “Margate Manifesto”—the unglamorous vows forged in hospital waiting rooms—and the beautiful, cumulative “patina” formed by shared tax bills, school runs, and caring for aging parents.
Bollocks to Love is a triumphant, modern epic of friendship. It’s a story for anyone who has ever swiped until their thumb ached, over-analyzed a three-dot text bubble, or confused drama for passion. With wit, warmth, and breathtaking emotional honesty, it explores the ultimate quest: moving from the thrilling, terrifying search for love to the profound, messy, and glorious adventure of building a life with it. It’s a toast to the uncurated heart, the scaffolding we all need, and the found family that becomes our home. The search ends here. The real story is just beginning.
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The Aestheticist
£3.59Add to cartA killer is curating a gallery of the dead. Can a haunted detective stop him before he adds the final piece?
Detective Kaelen Rossi tracks a pattern of vanishing young men to the door of Dr. Alistair Finch, a brilliant surgeon with a chilling philosophy: true beauty must be preserved from decay. Finch is “The Aestheticist,” an artist who murders his handsome, gay victims and poses them as serene sculptures in a hidden studio. For him, it’s not murder—it’s an act of eternal preservation.
Rossi’s pursuit becomes a personal war against Finch’s twisted genius, a battle that nearly costs him his life and sanity. He survives to see Finch imprisoned, but the victory is hollow. Finch’s dark art has inspired a fanatical online following. A copycat emerges, and Rossi uncovers a devastating betrayal: Finch’s accomplice was a trusted insider, a medical examiner who helped him from within the investigation.
Now, a new, more dangerous disciple—”The Steward”—plans to scale up Finch’s vision into an act of mass terror, viewing a public festival as a canvas to be “cleansed.” With time running out and the people he cares about in the crosshairs, Rossi must confront a legacy of murder that refuses to die. He must stop a fanatic, outsmart a master manipulator from his prison cell, and reclaim his own soul from the killer’s seductive, monstrous logic.
A intense, psychological thriller, The Aestheticist explores obsession, beauty, and the terrifying power of a dangerous idea.
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Add to cartTwenty 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.
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The Velvet Rides
£3.59Add to cartLeo Sterling is London’s most discreet chauffeur, a silent witness to the secrets of the rich and powerful from behind his limousine’s partition. His rule is simple: see everything, acknowledge nothing.
That rule shatters when Alexander “Xan” Thorne, a formidable and intensely private tech billionaire, gets into his car. Their connection is immediate and electric, evolving from charged professional exchanges to a potent, forbidden attraction. Within the private sanctuary of the car and Xan’s lonely penthouse, they find a raw, passionate love that threatens the carefully constructed walls around their lives.
But their hidden world collapses when a tabloid exposes their affair, splashing Leo’s face across the media as a scandalous “distraction.” Overnight, Leo goes from invisible observer to public enemy number one, a liability to Xan’s empire. As the board demands a denial and the press circles, Xan must choose between the empire he built and the man he loves. Leo must decide if he can step out of the shadows and fight for a life in the blinding, brutal light.
The Velvet Rides is a steamy, suspenseful gay romance about love across class divides, the price of authenticity, and the courage it takes to choose your own destination.
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Add to cartA Family for Christmas: Sometimes the family you find is the gift you needed most.
Noah, a small-town artist, and Leo, a corporate lawyer escaping his gilded cage, meet by chance at a snowy Christmas market. An instant connection leads to tree lightings, cozy coffees, and a glimpse into each other’s opposite worlds: one of chaotic farmhouse love, the other of cold, polished expectations.
Drawn together by a powerful attraction and a shared longing for authenticity, they embark on a transformative journey. Leo must find the courage to choose a real life over a performative one, even if it means walking away from everything he knows. Noah must believe he is worthy of a love that promises both incredible joy and daunting challenges.
Their romance blossoms through seasons of change—a wedding that blends their families, the creation of a community art gallery, and the quiet strength needed to face a family illness. Ultimately, their love expands to include their greatest dream: building their own family through adoption.
A Family for Christmas is a sweeping, emotional MM romance about the courage to be true to yourself and the incredible family you can build when you find the person who feels like home. It’s a heartwarming story of found family, resilient love, and the everyday magic that happens when two hearts decide to build a life together, not just for the holidays, but for every day that follows.
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Add to cartTwo men. One vineyard. A love stripped bare.
Luca and Marco have a dream: to make honest wine and live an honest life, free from pretense. Founding Naked Wines of Italy in rural Tuscany, they build a sun-drenched world of hard work, sensual freedom, and deep partnership. Their philosophy of nudity and openness is a joyful rebellion—until it becomes a target.
Whispers in the village turn to threats. A fire scars their land. A clash of values with the outside world strains their bond to the breaking point. Forced to defend their paradise, they must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice: their business, their principles, or each other.
Spanning lush vineyards, intimate parties, and poignant struggles, Barefoot on Grapes is a sweeping 41-chapter novel of passion, resilience, and authentic love. It’s the story of a love that fights prejudice, withstands betrayal, and ultimately forges a legacy stronger than any wine. Perfect for readers of heartfelt LGBTQ+ romance, stories of unconventional lifestyles, and evocative tales of life in Italy.
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The Midnight Compass
£3.59Add to cartThe Midnight Compass
A journey begins in a blizzard. A life begins in its wake.Driven to breaking point on Christmas Eve, successful but suffocated Lucas flees his perfect life, only to be stranded in a catastrophic blizzard. His rescue comes in the form of Leo, a charismatic, free-spirited hitchhiker with nothing to lose. Forced together by the storm, their desperate fight for survival in an abandoned diner sparks an undeniable connection.
As Lucas confesses long-buried truths about his identity and desires, Leo becomes an unexpected guide. Their intense bond deepens into a passionate, life-altering romance that awakens Lucas to a world of authenticity and art he had long denied himself. But embracing this thrilling new path means confronting the painful wreckage of his past and making an impossible choice as the New Year dawns.
The Midnight Compass is a gripping, emotional story of sexual awakening, second chances, and the courage to rebuild your life from the ground up. It’s a celebration of finding love, finding yourself, and discovering that the greatest journey often begins when you’re brave enough to leave the map behind.
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Name: Ben Carter
Email: ben.c.reads@gmail.com
Rating: ★★★★★
Title: The Book I Didn’t Know I Needed
Review:
I’ve read every “great gay novel” out there, the ones about tragic love and coming out angst. Bollocks to Love is something entirely different, and it’s a masterpiece. It’s about what comes after you’ve come out, after you’ve had your share of drama. It’s about the terrifying, wonderful, and sometimes boring work of building an actual life. Leo, Jasper, Miles, and Felix felt like my own group chat come to life—their witty banter, their supportive jabs, their shared panic about becoming “beige.” The author nails the specific anxiety of modern dating, the over-analysis of everything, but then brilliantly shows how that anxiety must evolve as we do.
The character of Tom, the “Paramour of Parsnips,” is a revelation. He’s not a fantasy; he’s a good man. And watching Leo learn to appreciate that, to choose the sturdy harbour over the thrilling storm, was one of the most emotionally satisfying arcs I’ve ever read. This isn’t just a romance; it’s a treatise on mature love. The “Margate Manifesto” chapter had me in tears. It articulated a truth about long-term partnership I’ve felt but never seen in print. The writing is razor-sharp and hilarious, but the emotional depth is breathtaking. This book is for anyone who is ready for a love story that doesn’t end at the first kiss, but begins there. An instant classic.
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Name: Marcus Thorne
Email: marcus.t@protonmail.com
Rating: ★★★★★
Title: The Gay “Sex and the City” We Deserved
Review:
Let’s be clear: this is the gay Sex and the City, but smarter, deeper, and set in a gloriously rendered London. But where that show was often about the pursuit, Bollocks to Love is about the foundation. Jasper is our Samantha with a PhD in art history and a heart of (well-hidden) gold. Leo is our Carrie, but with a real job and far more self-awareness. The four friends’ dynamic is perfectly drawn—the love, the envy, the unshakeable loyalty. The scenes in “The Gilded Cage” are modern comedy gold.
What sets this book apart is its profound philosophical heart. The metaphors—the scaffolding, the archives, the patina—aren’t just clever; they are the framework for a new way of thinking about gay life beyond the party and the profile pic. The journey from seeing love as a “luxury edit” (Felix) to understanding it as the “mortar” that holds the wall up is genius. As a man in my forties, watching Jasper’s storyline unfold was particularly poignant. It’s a rare story that suggests new beginnings and profound love are possible at any age, if you have the courage to be vulnerable. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, devastatingly honest, and ultimately, incredibly hopeful. I’ve already bought copies for my three best friends. Our next brunch discussion is booked.
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Name: Sophie Walker
Email: walker.sophie.j@outlook.com
Rating: ★★★★★
Title: A Universal Story of Friendship and Growth
Review:
I picked this up because the premise intrigued me, and as a straight woman, I wondered how relatable it would be. The answer is: completely. While the specific milieu is the London gay scene, the emotional truths are universal. This is, at its core, a magnificent story about friendship and the transition from youthful searching to adult contentment. Every character’s struggle resonated deeply. Miles’s anxiety about his relationship becoming routine, Leo’s tendency to over-analyse and romanticize chaos, Felix’s fear of letting his curated image go—these are human struggles, beautifully rendered.
The book is worth it for the prose alone. It’s witty and observant in a way that makes you want to read sentences aloud. The description of a ghosting as “a haunting that took place entirely in the digital ether” is perfect. But the true brilliance is in how the author elevates the mundane. A shared tax bill becomes a profound act of commitment. A weekend caring for nieces becomes an existential trial. A quiet Sunday morning becomes the ultimate romantic ideal. It changed my perspective on my own relationships. This isn’t just a “gay book”; it’s a spectacular piece of contemporary fiction about how we all build our families and our futures, with humour, heart, and a lot of emotional courage. Stunning.