Month: February 2026

Discover 5,000 years of love that refuses to be forgotten. Explore authentic MM romance and queer history at Read with Pride – your destination for LGBTQ+ fiction that honors connection across the ages. The Discovery That Changed Everything In 1964, deep within the Saqqara necropolis, archaeologist Ahmed Moussa uncovered something extraordinary: a tomb that would …

The Nile's Eternal Embrace: The Mystery of Egypt's First Same-Sex CoupleRead More

Let’s talk about something that exists in plenty of spicy MM romance books but rarely gets a real-world guide: gay sex parties. You know the scene, our favorite characters from those steamy gay romance novels end up at an exclusive club or a friend’s apartment where the champagne flows and inhibitions drop. It’s hot on …

The Modern Guide to Gay Sex Parties: Etiquette, Consent, and Having FunRead More

Let’s talk about something we don’t discuss enough: what it feels like to be in the majority. For most of us, we’ve spent our lives being the gay friend, the only queer person in the room, the one who has to calculate safety before holding hands in public. We’ve mastered the art of code-switching, of …

Beyond the Horizon: Why Every Gay Man Needs a Cruise Adventure at Least OnceRead More

When we think of Ancient Rome, our minds conjure marble columns reaching toward the heavens, legions marching across continents, emperors draped in purple. We picture power, conquest, the steady march of civilization. But between those towering columns, within those marble corridors of power, there existed another world: one of breathtaking complexity, passionate devotion, and male …

Imperial Hearts: The Epic Romance and Hidden Desires of Ancient RomeRead More

We’ve all read that scene. Two guys, one hotel room, a reservation mix-up, and, oh no!, there’s only one bed. Cue the stammering, the “I’ll take the floor” chivalry, and the inevitable 3 AM accidental spooning that changes everything. It’s a classic MM romance setup for a reason: forced proximity + sexual tension = pure …

The "Only One Bed" Trope in Real Life: Surviving the Tiny Cabins of a Gay CruiseRead More

Discover authentic LGBTQ+ history through premium MM romance fiction. Explore Dick Ferguson’s complete collection of gay historical novels featuring multi-dimensional characters navigating identity, desire, and resilience. Visit Read with Pride for curated gay fiction, MM romance, and LGBTQ+ ebooks. Welcome to Weimar Berlin: Freedom Ahead of Its Time Between 1918 and 1933, Berlin transformed into …

1920s Berlin: The First Golden Age of FreedomRead More

The Victorian era is often painted as a time of rigid morality, starched collars, and propriety at all costs. But behind the heavy velvet curtains, beneath the gas-lit streets of London, men were finding ways to love one another in the shadows. This wasn’t just romance: it was survival. It was a love that had …

The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name: Victorian Secrets and the Birth of an IdentityRead More

There’s something irresistibly romantic about the open ocean. Maybe it’s the sunset views from the deck, the way a ship feels like its own little world, or the fact that you’re basically trapped with a hot stranger for days on end (in the best possible way). Whatever the magic ingredient is, cruise ship settings have …

From Steamy to Sweet: The Best MM Romance Books Set on Cruise ShipsRead More

The Renaissance was an explosion of color, light, and a radical obsession with the human form. Between the 15th and 16th centuries, Europe experienced a cultural rebirth that celebrated beauty, classical ideals, and the divine potential of humanity. But beneath the marble statues and frescoed ceilings lay something more intimate: a world where male love …

The Painter's Muse: Male Love and the Renaissance MasterpiecesRead More

If you’ve ever read an MM romance book where the protagonist boards a cruise ship and suddenly everything changes, the anxiety, the excitement, the overwhelming possibility of it all, then you already know the emotional journey of a first-time gay cruiser. Spoiler alert: it’s pretty much exactly like that, except with better buffets and actual …

A First-Timer's Guide to Gay Cruises: What to Expect When You Set SailRead More

Picture this: You’re stuck on a ship in the middle of the ocean with your best friend who you definitely don’t have feelings for (spoiler alert: you do), a guy who ghosted you last summer is suddenly your cabin mate, or worse, your mortal enemy just got assigned as your dining partner for the next …

Love on the High Seas: Why Gay Cruises Are the Ultimate MM Romance SettingRead More

The Middle Ages weren’t just grey stone walls and silent prayer. Behind those monastery doors, something extraordinary was happening, a world of intense devotion, passionate letters, and bonds between men that blurred the line between spiritual and romantic love. The 12th century, in particular, was a time when the human heart found ways to express …

Monks and Mystery: The Hidden Language of Heartache in the 12th CenturyRead More

When Your Battle Partner Was Also the Love of Your Life Picture this: 4th Century BC Thebes. The sun beats down on a training ground where 300 warriors stand in perfect formation. But these aren’t just any soldiers. They’re 150 pairs of male lovers, hand-picked for their skill, courage, and the depth of their emotional …

The Sacred Band: When Love Was the Ultimate Tactical AdvantageRead More

We need to talk about that moment. You know the one, when the character finally discovers who’s really been messaging them all this time. The stomach-drop reveal. The “Oh no, it’s you” recognition scene that makes you want to throw your Kindle across the room (but also keep reading because you absolutely need to know …

Catfishing vs. Character: Why We're Obsessed with Secret Identities in MM RomanceRead More

Let’s be real: we’ve all done it. You’re scrolling through Instagram, maybe you clicked through from someone’s story, and suddenly you’re three years deep in a cute guy’s feed, examining his brunch photos and vacation pics like you’re a detective on a case. Next thing you know, you’re crafting the perfect response to his story …

Is Instagram the New Tinder? The Pros and Cons of 'Dating' via DMsRead More

We live in a world built for speed. Amazon delivers in hours. Netflix queues up the next episode before you’ve even processed the cliffhanger. And dating apps? They promise connection at the flick of a thumb. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Heart Culture doesn’t work on high-speed internet. When you’re someone who craves depth, the …

Hookup Culture vs. Heart Culture: Can Apps Built for 'Now' Find Your 'Forever'?Read More

Remember the sound of a dial-up modem connecting? That screechy symphony of beeps and static wasn’t just your internet coming online, for many LGBTQ+ folks, it was the sound of possibility. Before Grindr grids and Instagram DMs, before “hey” became the laziest pickup line in history, there was a whole era of digital cruising that …

The Digital Cruise: A History of Gay Chat Rooms, Social Sites, and How We Connect NowRead More

In a Dick Ferguson novel, words are often a shield. His characters hide behind sarcasm, silence, or carefully constructed walls of propriety. They say “I’m fine” when they’re crumbling. They argue about logistics when what they really mean is “I’m terrified of losing you.” But when those shields finally drop: when the defenses crumble and …

The Dialogue of the Body: When Sex is the Only Way to SpeakRead More

Remember when we thought dating apps would make finding love easier? Swipe right, find your person, ride off into the sunset. Simple, right? Well, if you’re reading this with your thumb hovering over yet another profile at 2 AM, heart racing over whether to swipe right or left, you already know the truth: digital dating …

The Vulnerability of the First Swipe: Why Digital Dating Feels So High-StakesRead More

Remember when meet-cutes involved bumping into someone at a coffee shop, reaching for the same book at a library, or locking eyes across a crowded bar? Those tropes still exist in MM romance books, but nowadays they’re just as likely to start with a notification ping and a carefully curated grid of six photos. Welcome …

Love in the Time of Algorithms: How Dating Apps Changed MM Romance (and Real Life)Read More