I have no idea how to phrase this request, I’m sorry.
I’m a (mostly) straight trans guy in my mid 20s. I used to identify as a lesbian, and read some lesbian novels (not necessarily romance novels, but with romantic plots, I think this is a distinction). I still enjoy those, but find myself more drawn to M/F.
Some love stories I enjoyed, for example: When Harry Met Sally, Michael and Holly on the Office, Jim and Pam on the Office, Blair and Dan on Gossip Girl (hot take but yes really!), The Doctor and Rose, Luke and Lorelai
I know those are all pretty different! But I haven’t found seen anything like any of those pairings in romance novels.
A lot of romance novels are directed towards straight female readers, which doesn’t interest me. I want to read about a sexy, confident woman. The man is more of an insert for me and can be submissive/nerdy/etc. I want a slow, gradual burn. Lots of sexual tension beneath the surface.
I say romantic stories because it does not have to be a romance novel. Any sort of contemporary novel or literary novel with an interesting love story is good too. I don’t need a happy ending.
by famlovemike