Charlie Novak

What if taking a chance photo led to love? Bastian Roche is lonely and drifting. While he adores his photography job, he still hasn’t found a place to call home. Until he takes a chance photo of the elusive fantasy author Anders Flynn and makes a life changing connection. Anders is grumpy, reclusive, and convinced he's better off alone. But that doesn’t stop him from replying to Bastian’s emails. When Anders suggests Bastian scouts out his hometown of Heather Bay as a shoot location, Anders realises he’s falling fast for the man who brings sunshine into his life. As Heather Bay pulls them together, both men must make a choice. Can a chance meeting give them the life they’ve always pictured? Like I Pictured is a contemporary MM novella and is a prequel to the Heather Bay series but can be read as a standalone. It’s got a sweetness, steam, a small, British seaside town, and some grumpy cats.

Plants are easier than people—that’s Leo’s rule of thumb. After all, nobody really wants a man who looks like he belongs in a biker gang but would rather spend his time buried in books and flowers. It’s just easier to be single. Until he meets the owner of the new book shop. Jacob Morris knows two things: he’s really attracted to the man who runs the local flower shop, and he doesn’t date. Not when he’s still healing from a bad breakup, has a new business to run, game nights to organise, workshops to host, and a website to build. When friendship blooms into something more, Leo and Jay must decide whether to roll the dice and take a chance on love or keep forging ahead on their quests alone. Will their roll yield a one or a perfect, natural twenty? Natural Twenty is an 80,000-word contemporary MM romance featuring Dungeons & Dragons, secret flower language bouquets, a spoilt Staffy (or two), and a best friend who is basically a gothic prince. It is book one in the Roll for Love series and can be read as a standalone.

What happens when a quiet boy with a secret falls for his best friend? Finn has always kept people at arm’s length. Being quiet and shy doesn’t get you many friends outside your family, and it’s even harder when you’re running a spicy, secret side project. But Gem might be the exception to the rule. The game designer is clever, self-deprecating, and appreciates Finn’s affection for all things nerdy. He's the one man who can find the real Finn… if Finn let's him in. When Gem asks for Finn's help opening a new board game store, it brings the two of them closer than ever before. Soon things become complicated as lines of friendship blur between them, and Finn begins to worry Gem will find out his secret. But maybe that wouldn’t be as bad as it seems. Maybe Gem already knows the secret Finn's keeping. All he has to do is convince Finn to share… Finding Finn is a 78,000-word contemporary MM romance featuring late-night shop shenanigans, far too many nosy siblings with no boundaries, two best friends, and some steamy audio fantasies. It contains no love-triangle, no cheating, and no angst.

One broken collarbone, two stubborn men, three interfering chefs, four weeks to go, five chewed garlands, and The Pear Tree covered in snow… Ben’s Christmas Plans: 1. Finish the staff schedules, get the orders done, and make sure the next month runs smoothly because December is hell. 2. Break collarbone at rugby. 3. Scrap all plans. Drag Ianto in to help. 4. Avoid staring at the gorgeous Welshman, even if he does look surprisingly hot in a Christmas jumper… 5. Remember how much of a pain Christmas is. Ianto’s Christmas Plans: 1. Take Ben to hospital after accidentally injuring him, even though it wasn’t my fault. 2. Feel very guilty and offer to help Ben with his epic to-do list since he refuses to take time off. 3. Eat my body weight in Patrick’s mince pies. 4. Learn how to tie ribbon bows that don’t look squashed. 5. Try not to fall for the very grumpy Yorkshireman who hates Christmas. Spiced Kisses is a 78,000-word contemporary MM Christmas romance featuring a lengthy to-do list, holiday hot chocolate, a workaholic who hates December, a Welsh personal trainer who loves it, some very interfering staff, and a little Christmas magic.

Pole position gives a driver the best chance at winning, but can there be a winner when a long-term relationship is on the line? Mateo Llorente was born to be Formula 1 World Champion. Charming, handsome, and incredibly talented, Mateo is everything a champion should be. Dean Williams has fought for his position in Formula 1 with everything he has, and dreams of podium finishes and championship trophies. For the past three years, Mateo and Dean have kept their long-term relationship under wraps, but when they both find themselves driving for Cadigan Racing, they know things won’t stay simple for long. Keeping their relationship a secret is one thing, but dealing with the demands of the season is another. As both drivers rack up points and the media scrutiny puts them under pressure, cracks start to appear in Mateo and Dean’s relationship. Can their love survive the intensity of Formula 1? Or will winning cost Dean and Mateo everything? This M/M romance from Charlie Novak features a steamy long-term secret relationship between teammates, and is set in the high octane world of Formula 1 featuring fast cars, driving at the limit, spectacular crashes, heated rivalries, and of course, a HEA. Each book in the Lights Out collection is a standalone story, and the books can be read in any order

Falling for my crush at my ex’s Christmas wedding? Piece of cake! Making the cake for my ex-fake boyfriend turned best friend’s wedding the week before Christmas was easy. Carting it halfway across England in the snow was not. Especially not when a blown-out back tyre leads to me coming face to face with my long term crush for the first time in five years. I’ve known André since his days of boyband superstardom, but since I was supposed to be dating one of his bandmates, I was never able to act on my feelings. But now we’re both single and stuck in a hotel for the weekend with our interfering friends who seem determined to push us together. But maybe André and I don’t need a push. Maybe all we need is a chance to see if the spark we felt all those years ago is still there. After all, it is Christmas. And that means anything could happen.

Falling for my childhood sweetheart wasn’t part of the plan. Moving back to Heather Bay wasn’t on Oliver’s agenda for the summer, but after inheriting a cottage in dire need of renovation he doesn’t have much choice. Supervising the builders should be easy… except the man in charge is Oliver’s childhood best friend and ex-boyfriend. Lane’s spent nine years desperately trying to forget his first love, but that doesn’t stop him from fantasising about Oliver in every spare moment once he discovers Oliver’s back in town. Falling into bed together isn’t supposed to mean anything, even if Lane’s emotions feel too big to be ignored. Being drawn to each other is one thing, but being stuck together after disaster strikes the renovations is another. The pull of the past is strong but Oliver and Lane have been down this road before. This time they’ll need to learn from their mistakes so they can finally keep their promises. Like I Promised is a steamy second-chance contemporary MM romance featuring former childhood sweethearts, interfering friends, questionable barbecues, a very lazy collie, cosy coffee shops, and secret beaches.

Three men. One night that will change everything. Hooking up with not one, but two gorgeous men is the perfect antidote to my Saturday night boredom, especially when they know how to push all my buttons. It was only supposed to be a one time thing, but Charles and Jude are utterly irresistible and I can’t help but go back for more. Not only are they sexy, charming, and determined to spoil me rotten, but they want to fulfil my deepest desire of having both a Sir and a Daddy. But the two of them are already married and despite the fact their relationship has always been open, they’ve never considered inviting anyone in for more than a fling… and the more time we spend together, the more I can feel myself falling for them. The three of us fit together so perfectly it’s like we were made for each other, but I don’t know if they’ll ever consider changing their entire lives for me. Even if the only thing I want is to be their Orlando.

A Way To Score With My Best Friend Meet Jonny and Devon in the second book in the Lincoln Knights series, featuring a fly-half who's been in love with his best friend for fifteen years, a number eight dealing with new feelings of jealousy, "I want you to be mine" vibes, chaotic teammates and friends, and plenty of low-angst steam and sweetness.Coming February 2025.

Simon has one secret and two problems. The secret? An anonymous blog featuring satin and lace. The problems? Two crushes. One on his gorgeous, charming roommate, Taylor. And another on his charismatic online admirer, Mr. Smith. When Taylor suggests they start hooking up, Simon is more than happy to agree, even if it means putting a lid on his feelings. After all, no-strings fun is better than nothing at all, right? Except Simon’s not sure that lid will stay shut, especially when he starts to fall in love. But with Mr Smith in the same situation, advice is in short supply. And there’s no chance Taylor and Smith are the same person… is there? Screens Apart is a 55,000-word comedy of errors featuring panties, pining, and two men falling in love, complete with plenty of heat and fluffy feels. Originally released as a serial, this is the full collection with a new bonus epilogue. It contains no love-triangle and no cheating.

Note to self: dumping cocktails into a man’s lap does not count as a meet cute. Accidentally throwing a jug of Sex on the Beach onto the hottest guy at drag brunch was not how I wanted to start my performance, and forgetting to ask for his name was the cherry on top. But when he finds me online and invites me out for drinks, it seems like my chaotic shenanigans might have worked out for once. Falling into bed with West is easy, but balancing a gorgeous, rugby player boyfriend with a day job and drag is harder than dancing in eight inch heels. And when my participation in a local drag story hour draws the ire of certain locals, it feels like everything might fall apart. West doesn’t understand why I won’t step down, but I’ve never been afraid of being myself. Now I just need West to stand beside me. Because he’s the only man who’s ever loved me as Rory and Bubblegum Galaxy, and I won’t let that slip away. You can call me a drama queen, but you’ll never dull my sparkle. Content Warning: This novel contains an attempted homophobic attack, the use of slurs and violent language.

This Christmas, Trouble Tastes Like Chocolate Maximillian Arthur Felstead is up to no good. Having taken it upon himself to plan an anniversary surprise for his brother and his fiancé during their annual December ski trip, Max realises nothing happens quickly this close to Christmas. Deciding chocolate is the answer, Max accidentally incurs the wrath of chocolatier, Luca, who’s having a pre-Christmas nightmare of his own. Luca is short staffed and short on patience, and he isn’t enamoured with Max’s clueless demands, even if he is utterly gorgeous. So when Max reaches out to apologise, Luca can’t help but be drawn in by his charm and Max’s offer of help, especially when their chemistry is hot enough to melt the ice on Mont Blanc. With their time together running out, can a little Christmas magic help Max and Luca find what they’ve been searching for? Up to Snow Good is a 49,000-word, low-angst MM contemporary Christmas romance featuring snow-topped mountains, Christmas market cuteness, delicious chocolate, and plenty of sweet, steamy moments.

Patrick’s To Do List: 1. Tell family I’m gay 2. Make giant cake for anniversary party 3. Convince Connor to be my fake boyfriend for the weekend 4. Try to keep my hands off Connor 5. Make sure Connor doesn’t find out I’ve been in love with him for the last three years Connor’s Steps for Success: 1. Perfect pole routine for Chrome Stars 2. Continue search for perfect music 3. Survive weekend with Patrick’s family without mauling him while sharing a bed 4. Prevent feelings from exploding like a glitter bomb 5. Make sure Patrick doesn’t find out I’ve been in love with him forever Strawberry Kisses is a 78,000 word standalone, contemporary MM romance featuring a sweet pastry chef, sassy pole dancer, a nosy but loving family, fabulous make-up, fluffy feels, and copious amounts of cake.

Wanted: A Way To Get Tackled On And Off The Pitch When I walk in on my roommate jerking off, I’m supposed to walk away and shut the door, not stand and watch. I’ve always wondered if I might not be totally straight and watching Ryan has made me question things more than ever. So when he offers a low-key, no strings attached hook-up arrangement to help me explore my bisexuality, I jump at the chance. We’re great friends and there’s no feelings involved. What could go wrong? Ryan is gorgeous, funny, and I love spending time with him both in and out of bed. On paper, we’re completely different people but Ryan gets me in a way that nobody ever has before. And he’s even learning the rules of rugby. But now the only problem is that I can’t imagine ever being with anyone else. And I can’t picture my life without Ryan in it. It might have started as something casual, but now I need it to have a happy ending.

Austin Carter is a living legend. He’s handsome, arrogant, and can bring any man to his knees with just one smile. Nobody can resist his charms meaning Austin is used to getting exactly what he wants. The only one who’s ever been able to resist him is me. I think Austin is a bastard. A vain, smug, cocky bastard. It doesn’t matter that he’s gorgeous, charming, and can make me forget my own name with a single look. I don’t want anything to do with him. Unfortunately, I also can’t keep my hands off him. When one of our angry nights turns into something more, I’m forced to consider why I keep pushing Austin away. Austin wants me more than ever and it’s becoming impossible to keep a lid on my desires. Is there more to Austin Carter than meets the eye? And can a cocky bastard ever be more?