Bøker av Charlie Novak

This Special Edition paperback of Scene Queen contains the two bonus stories, Welcome Home and When We're Together.---*---*---Note to self: just because he's hot and funny doesn't change the fact he's annoying AF.Hooking up with my irritating as hell neighbour wasn't on my agenda for the week, even if he is ridiculously gorgeous with a smile that lights up my life. His music is too loud, he's too nosy... but I can't stop myself from wanting more than a taste.It was only supposed to be a one time thing, but now Rhys seems determined to charm his way into my world. And when he gets his nose broken at a rock concert, I'm the one who comes to his rescue.But there's no time in my life for a relationship. Juggling drag, a paramedic career, and helping with my sister's kids has already pushed me close to burnout, and I'm walking a fine line between survival and exhaustion.I've always been the one helping everyone else and I can't remember the last time I put myself first.Maybe it's time to cause a scene and go after the thing I really want: a chance with the sparkling man next door who has terrible taste in music.

This Special Edition paperback of Drama Queen contains the two bonus stories, When Rory Met Theo and Pride.---*---*---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.

Roommates. Best friends. Boyfriends?Theo and Laurie have been best friends for six years but despite doing everything together, they've never been anything more than best friends and roommates.Then someone calls them boyfriends and upends their neat little world.As the pair struggle to put a lid on their feelings, a random email from Theo's brother throws him even further off balance and all Laurie can do is offer a niche form of stress relief. But Laurie's support doesn't stop at rope garters. Once the two of them fall into bed, it's clear things will never be the same between them.Now, Theo and Laurie must finally address the feelings they've tried to hide from and figure out if they really are just friends, or if there's always been something more between them. Can they give each other everything they ever wanted?Like I Wanted is a steamy best friends to lovers contemporary MM romance featuring a femme boy who loves zombie horror and weird taxidermy, a goth with a secret love of shibari, interfering adult entertainers, a vicar who takes no shit, and a quest for guinea pigs.It is the fifth and final novel in the Heather Bay series and is best enjoyed as part of the series. Please note that one of the MCs is involved in adult entertainment and chooses to remain working in the industry, with the full consent of his partner, once they're in a relationship. For more information, please see the internal Author's Note.

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.

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

Pretending to be in love never felt so real.Henry Lu hates being a superstar. Action movies have left a sour taste in his mouth and filming a queer period drama on the Yorkshire coast sounds like the perfect antidote. Meeting grumpy coffee shop owner, Alex, is the cherry on top.Alex isn't impressed with the appearance of Hollywood royalty in his life, especially because Henry refuses to accept that Alex doesn't like him. But when rumours about the production draw the attention of stuffy streaming service bigwigs and the ire of Henry's superhero franchise, Henry and Alex must put on a show and fake a relationship to smooth things over.Alex doesn't want a relationship, and Henry isn't good at them, but their arrangement is only supposed to be for a few months, then they'll both be free to go back to their lives. The only problem is that pretending to be in love never felt so real.Like I Pretended is a slow burn contemporary MM romance featuring a sunshine Hollywood superstar whose never been told no, a grumpy coffee shop owner who wants to be left alone, bad attempts at flirting, terrible catering, and finding home. It is book four in the Heather Bay series and while it can be read as a standalone, it's best enjoyed as part of the series.

Dreaming about my best friend's brother is one thing, him actually falling for me is another.Baking cupcakes for the science department bake-off shouldn't strike fear into the heart of chemistry teacher Noah, but his previous record hasn't exactly been glowing. In an attempt to stave off another year in last place, Noah turns to the one man who might be able to help him: his best friend's older brother, Spencer.Noah's had a crush on the vibrant and sporty footballer turned baker for years, but the chances of anything happening between them are slim to none. Spencer is caring, funny, gorgeous... and totally straight.Spencer has never thought about dating men before, but after watching Noah lick buttercream off a whisk he's suddenly realising he's not as straight as previously thought.Revelations about his sexuality are one thing, but his footballing past being dragged into the present is another and Spencer isn't sure which is more stressful. But he's sure about one thing: he wants Noah in his life. Now all they have to do is figure out how to make their wishes come true.Like I Wished is a hot and heart-warming best friend's brother contemporary MM romance featuring adorable ghost cupcakes, a bisexual awakening over baking, gate-crashed first dates, gym-bro besties, and lots of hot chocolate. It is book two in the Heather Bay series and while it can be read as a standalone, it's best enjoyed as part of the series.

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.

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.

One night isn't supposed to lead to love.Jamie Stone is rich, beautiful, and bored out of his skull. The past few years have been an endless round of parties, and the decadence has lost its lustre. When a late night decision to get away lands him in the small seaside town of Heather Bay, Jamie's convinced he's made a mistake.Heather Bay is no Ibiza, but it does have Will.Will is stressed, stretched, and doesn't have time for anything but work. He's too busy trying to keep his head above water to focus on the London party boy who keeps ending up in his bed. Jamie is nothing but a distraction, but Will can't resist coming back for more, especially with the harsh realities of farming nipping at his heels.With the clock ticking on Jamie's stay and the chaos of lambing season fast approaching, both men will have to look beyond themselves and let go of their fears. If they can, they might find the one thing they've always needed.Like I Needed is a steamy and sweet hook-ups to lovers contemporary MM romance featuring a city boy with a hedonistic reputation, a gruff farmer in need of a break, endless amounts of snow, friends with no boundaries, terrible scrambled eggs, and the breathtaking beauty of the Yorkshire moors. It is book three in the Heather Bay series and while it can be read as a standalone, it's best enjoyed as part of the series.

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 lets 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.

Organising yourself is harder than it looks-Lewis may be a highly proficient PA for two very successful cosplayers, but that means nothing when you''re living at your parent''s house after yet another failed relationship and trying to find some stable ground.Jason Lu, star of Celestials, is stuck between a rock and a hard place. When the show is cancelled and his character pigeonholed into a homophobic ending, Jason must choose whether to fall in line or break ranks. But one misstep will mean bumping heads with some powerful people.Teaming up with the very cute guy he met at Comic Con seems like a natural first step and now Lewis and Jason must choose between heartbreak and justice. As they forge ahead, they realise there are no bonuses for navigating life''s challenges, instead they''ll just have to fight for what they believe in.But sometimes overcoming the biggest hurdles yields the best results.Proficiency Bonus is a 79,000-word contemporary MM romance featuring plushies, Pokémon, and a fight for the perfect ending. It is book three in the Roll for Love series and can be read as a standalone.