Jude Sierra – författare

One secret can change everything. Wren is one of "e;the gifted"e;--a college sophomore with the power to compel others feelings and desires. He uses his power as a game of sexual consent until Cameron, a naive freshman, enters his life. As Cameron begins to understand his sexuality and gain confidence under Wrens tutelage, Wren grows to recognize new and unexpected things about himself. Will Camerons growing confidence finally break down Wrens emotional walls, or will Wren walk away from his best chance for love?

Can a second chance at life lead to a second chance at love?Five years after the sudden death of his husband, John, Asher is determined to revive their Detroit gastropub, Idlewild. He fires the staff and hires a new one, including Tyler Heyward, a recent college grad. Tyler is a balm for Asher's soul, and their relationship quickly shifts from business to friendship. As they fall for each other, they must navigate the ghosts and expectations of their pasts. Idlewild explores themes of identity, community, and resilience in a story of urban revitalization and finding love after loss. Will Asher and Tyler remain stuck in the past, or will they move toward a life neither has allowed himself to dream about?Target Audience: Adults interested in LGBTQ+ romance and stories about personal growth.

Reid Watsford has a lot of secrets and a past he cant quite escape. While staying at his grandmothers condo in Key Largo, he signs up for introductory dive classes, where he meets Joaquim Oliveira, a Brazilian dive instructor with wanderlust. Driven by an instant, magnetic pull, what could have been just a hookup quickly deepens. As their relationship evolves, they must learn to navigate the challenges of Reids mental illness--on their own and with each other.