José Orlando

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José

Celebrating love and identity through queer stories.

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José

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🔥🌈 “This Is How the World Ends” by Disco Barrington: Cover Reveal

A new queer dystopian novella about the end of humanity and what comes after. It releases on September 16, 2026 and is available for preorder now.


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Mar 5

“One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker” by Timothy Janovsky: Review 🍫🌈
“One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker” by Timothy Janovsky: Review 🍫🌈

This was such a sweet, sexy little palate cleanser that felt like wrapping myself in a chocolate-scented blanket.


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“The Barkeep and the Bro” by A.J. Truman: Review 🍻🌈
“The Barkeep and the Bro” by A.J. Truman: Review 🍻🌈

A genuinely sweet and steamy love story about second chances, self discovery, and finally letting yourself want what you have been denying.


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I got book mail! 📚
I got book mail! 📚

Of course, it’s very queer! 🤭


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“Two Left Feet” by Kallie Emblidge: Review ⚽️🌈
“Two Left Feet” by Kallie Emblidge: Review ⚽️🌈

If you’re a football fan who wants a tender, authentic romance with strong character work and meaningful queer representation, “Two Left Feet” is definitely worth checking out.


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“Scoring Chance” by A.J. Truman: Review 🌈🏒
“Scoring Chance” by A.J. Truman: Review 🌈🏒

This is a sweet, funny, and emotionally satisfying MM romance about finding love after loss and choosing to build something beautiful together, even when it starts as “totally fake.”


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🍑 “Peaches and Pucks” by M.A. Wardell: Review 🏒🌈
🍑 “Peaches and Pucks” by M.A. Wardell: Review 🏒🌈

This was a sweet, sexy, satisfying little cozy MM novella that hits exactly where it’s supposed to.


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🌈 “See You at the Finish Line” by Zac Hammett: Review 🚣🏼‍♂️
🌈 “See You at the Finish Line” by Zac Hammett: Review 🚣🏼‍♂️

This is one of those formulaic MM sports romcoms that absolutely works. It may not be flawless, but it’s fun, engaging, and made me look forward to picking it up every time, which honestly counts for a lot.


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“The Mayor and the Mystery Man” by A.J. Truman: Review 🗳️🌈
“The Mayor and the Mystery Man” by A.J. Truman: Review 🗳️🌈

This is exactly what I expect from Truman every single time: an absolute blast from start to finish.


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“Meet Me in the Sky” by Jeffrey K. Davenport: Review ✈️🌈
“Meet Me in the Sky” by Jeffrey K. Davenport: Review ✈️🌈

I’m not exaggerating when I say this might be one of the best MM romcoms I’ve ever read.


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