Titles by Jude Sierra

Can love heal all wounds? Reid Watsford has a lot of secrets and a past he can't quite escape. While staying at his grandmother's 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 Reid's mental illness—on their own and with each other. Can Reid trust Joaquim with his past? Can Joaquim help Reid find a path toward healing and self-acceptance? This tender and touching romance explores the complexities of mental health, the power of vulnerability, and the transformative nature of love. Perfect for fans of LGBTQ+ fiction, contemporary romance, and stories of personal growth.

Can love survive quarantine?
At first, David and Evan found their silver lining in togetherness. But as the months wore on, it became easier to forget to pay attention, to forget the necessity of deliberate connection. David’s seven-months-of-quarantine breakdown wasn’t, as one might expect, about the outside world, but instead about loneliness even in partnership.

This short story explores how David and Evan recommit to finding the silver that lines togetherness; coming to each other with love and intent over, and over, and over again. Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Relationship fiction
• Contemporary romance
• Stories about emotional intimacy

One secret can change everything.Wren is one of “the gifted”--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 naïve 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?

Asher Schenck and his husband, John, opened their downtown gastropub at the start of Detroit's revival. Now, five years after John's sudden death, Asher is determined to pull off a revival of his own. In a last ditch attempt to bring idlewild back to life, he fires everyone and hires a new staff. Among them is Tyler Heyward, a recent college graduate in need of funds to pay for medical school. Tyler is a cheery balm for Asher's soul, and their relationship quickly shifts from business to friendship. When they fall for each other, it is not the differences of race or class that challenge their love, but the ghosts and expectations of their respective pasts. Will they remain stuck or move toward a life neither of them has allowed himself to dream about?