New Release: SUMMIT by Jillian D. Wray

 SUMMIT

Jillian D. Wray

Release Date: May 28 

Meet Jillian D. Wray:

Deep Dives & Slow Burns

Hello there! I'm Jillian, a contemporary MM romance author, and I specialize in stories that are as bingeable as they are beautiful.

When I'm not beneath the waves exploring the world's best dive sites or traveling the globe searching for the next great story idea, I'm at my keyboard, crafting romances that are built to last.

💖 What You'll Find Inside:

•High Tension: Expect complex characters and delicious friction that will keep you glued to the page.

•Slow Burns: I believe the best connections simmer before they ignite. Get ready for all the build-up.

•Guaranteed Happy Endings: I'll put my heroes through the wringer, but they always find their way home to each other.

If you love passion, palpable chemistry, and the kind of romance that travels at the pace of a perfect, sensual slow dance, you’re in the right place!

Connect with Jillian D. Wray:

https://linktr.ee/jillianwray2017

Blurb:

One of them is hiding billions. The other is hiding bruises. But on the summit, it's hard to hide for long.

The Boss

Christian T. Devereaux is tired of being seen as a bank account instead of a man. When his family buys a Montana ski resort, he’s happy to be the boots on the ground and take a break from his fast-paced New York City lifestyle. Only, instead of arriving in a suit, spouting orders, he arrives as "Talon," a seasonal worker looking for a fresh start. He wants a true picture of his investment—but he never expected the most valuable thing on the mountain to be the host with the haunted eyes.

The Host

For twenty-two-year-old Zeke, every day is a performance. He’s the smiling face of the resort’s top restaurant, but behind the scenes, he’s just trying to survive. Trapped in a toxic relationship and living paycheck to paycheck, Zeke doesn’t have room for a distraction—especially not a sexy, kind-hearted newcomer who treats him like he matters.

The Risk

Talon has the power to fix all of Zeke's problems with a single wire transfer. But Zeke doesn’t want charity, and he definitely doesn't want pity. He wants to be seen for who he is, not what he lacks. As the Montana winter grows colder and darker, the tension between them reaches a breaking point, and it’s a race to see whose truth will be revealed first.

How do you save someone who refuses to be a victim? And how can Zeke trust a man who’s done nothing but lie since the day they met?

Summit is a steamy, slow-burn MM billionaire romance featuring a secret identity, a heart-of-gold hero, and a healing journey that proves love conquers all. Set against the snowy peaks of a Montana winter, it does end with an HEA.

TRIGGER WARNING: This book features on-page domestic violence (not between the MCs). If this is a triggering topic for you, please consider skipping this book.

Buy Link:

https://a.co/d/0c7cpv7J 

Available in KU 

The journey of Zeke and Talon was impossible to put down. The boss-and-employee dynamic was written so well, and their connection felt genuine from the very beginning. Zeke came from nothing and always tried to do his best. When he first met Talon, he had no idea who he really was — let alone that he was actually his boss. Talon, however, truly saw Zeke for who he was, and that’s what made their relationship feel so special. 

 What I loved most about this story was that nothing between Zeke and Talon felt forced. Their love developed naturally, and you could feel just how important and rare their connection was to both of them.

New Release: AVALANCHE by Jillian D. Wray

AVALANCHE

Jillian D. Wray

Release Date: April 30 

Meet Jillian D. Wray:

Deep Dives & Slow Burns

Hello there! I'm Jillian, a contemporary MM romance author, and I specialize in stories that are as bingeable as they are beautiful.

When I'm not beneath the waves exploring the world's best dive sites or traveling the globe searching for the next great story idea, I'm at my keyboard, crafting romances that are built to last.

💖 What You'll Find Inside:

•High Tension: Expect complex characters and delicious friction that will keep you glued to the page.

•Slow Burns: I believe the best connections simmer before they ignite. Get ready for all the build-up.

•Guaranteed Happy Endings: I'll put my heroes through the wringer, but they always find their way home to each other.

If you love passion, palpable chemistry, and the kind of romance that travels at the pace of a perfect, sensual slow dance, you’re in the right place!

Connect with Jillian D. Wray:

https://linktr.ee/jillianwray2017

Blurb:

A LOVE THAT COULD BURY US BOTH. 

Four years of silence, two thousand miles, and a love their parents will never forgive.

STONE It wasn’t Hanlon’s fault our parents pampered him while pushing me to the brink. But I still resented it. I left to get out of Hanlon’s orbit, to live my life without having to worry about him. Four years later, we’ve barely spoken until he shows up on the doorstep of my ski patrol office, ready to start his internship. Neither of us is thrilled. It doesn’t take long before my protective instincts kick back in, but so do the lessons I taught him all those years ago. When his independence threatens his safety, I realize my feelings for Hanlon have shifted, creating a problem bigger than any avalanche threatening this mountain.

HANLON My diagnosis left me with physical limitations most people get hung up on. Except Stone. He’s the one person who always made me feel like I could do anything. And then he left, never knowing how much his absence nearly destroyed me. I didn’t ask to be placed at Ricochet Ridge, but as Stone and I figure out how to work together, the energy between us shifts. When he finds out I’m gay, it shifts again, threatening to pull us both under.

THE RISK Their connection is a ticking time bomb. If their parents find out, the fallout will be catastrophic, tearing the family apart forever. But on the mountain, the "rules" of their family tree feel less important than the heat rising between them. Stone remains the only person who looks past Hanlon’s physical struggles to see his strength, creating an intimacy that is as healing as it is dangerous. Attraction isn’t the only danger on the mountain. With each new inch of precipitation, the snowpack weakens, threatening to break free, and while the threat of an avalanche feels metaphorical, the physical danger it poses is paramount.

Buy Link:

https://a.co/d/08fGzCvV 

Available in KU 

Tropes:

🏔️Stepbrothers

🎿Ski patrol

🏔️Smart/Athletic

🎿Enemies to Lovers

🏔️Disability Rep (mild cerebral palsy)

  

Avalanche by Jillian D. Wray is an MM stepbrother romance and such a beautiful story.

Stone and Hanlon’s journey is written with real care and depth. The whole series comes together so well—especially when Hanlon starts working alongside his brother at Ricochet Ridge Ski Resort. Being together is strained at first, but once they begin to open up, with honest words and gentle touches, they start to understand what it all means.

The way Hanlon supports Stone as he tries to figure out who he truly is, is incredibly moving. Hanlon’s diagnosis also adds a really interesting and meaningful layer to the story.

Overall, a heartfelt and compelling read.

New Release: FALL LINE by Jillian D. Wray

FALL LINE

Jillian D. Wray

Release Date: March 26 

Meet Jillian D. Wray:

Deep Dives & Slow Burns

Hello there! I'm Jillian, a contemporary MM romance author, and I specialize in stories that are as bingeable as they are beautiful.

When I'm not beneath the waves exploring the world's best dive sites or traveling the globe searching for the next great story idea, I'm at my keyboard, crafting romances that are built to last.

💖 What You'll Find Inside:

•High Tension: Expect complex characters and delicious friction that will keep you glued to the page.

•Slow Burns: I believe the best connections simmer before they ignite. Get ready for all the build-up.

•Guaranteed Happy Endings: I'll put my heroes through the wringer, but they always find their way home to each other.

If you love passion, palpable chemistry, and the kind of romance that travels at the pace of a perfect, sensual slow dance, you’re in the right place!

Connect with Jillian D. Wray:

https://linktr.ee/jillianwray2017

Blurb:

THE HIGHER THE RISK—THE SWEETER THE REWARD

In a world where the rules are iron-clad, the only thing more dangerous than the mountain is falling for the man who abandoned it.

CONNOR I was once at the top of the snowboarding world until one traumatic night took everything from me. Five years later, I’m offered a lifeline: return to the circuit as the head coach for the only boarder talented enough to rival my own legacy—the reckless, cocky, and undeniably brilliant Vox Montgomery. For me, this isn't just a job; it’s my shot at redemption. But Vox is a magnetic force I can’t resist, and if I can’t keep my hands to myself, I’ll lose this

chance before it even starts.

VOX I’ve spent five years harboring a grudge against my idol. When Connor vanished without a trace, he left a void that fueled my reputation for being as dangerous on the slopes as I am off them. When Connor arrives in Ricochet Ridge as my new head coach, I’m determined to get more than just his professional respect—I want him. The tension between us is a powder keg, forbidden by the iron-clad rules of my sponsor. Grey Patterson forbids staff and athletes from dating, meaning one wrong move could end my career and Connor’s second chance.

THE RACE When Vox finds Connor broken in the snow and finally learns the devastating truth behind his disappearance, the lines between coach and athlete get obliterated. In the high-stakes world of professional snowboarding, Connor and Vox are about to learn that the most dangerous pursuit isn't a first place finish on the mountain—it's the heart of the one person you’re forbidden to touch.

Fall Line is an interconnected standalone with a guaranteed HEA. You can start here or

read it out of order without spoilers for the rest of the Ricochet Ridge series.

Buy Link:

https://a.co/d/00b1P5fq 

Available in KU 

Snow boarding / skiing .
Connor and Vox were born to be the best or to find each other or perhaps both! 
I could visualise the snowboarding the speed they pursue the danger that can happen if you’re not careful.
A wonderful storyline.
Connor had so much to conquer he was able with Vox’s determination to face his fears I couldn’t believe the happiness I felt.

Vox, what a surprise he had !
Vox , arrogant extremely self assured also I felt his loneliness for all his bravado he was fragile.
Together they were determined to be who they are and together, their chemistry is so strong that they knew they were meant to be.
The possessiveness and arrogance of Grey clashed with Turner with his openness.

New Release: MELTDOWN by Jillian D. Wray

MELTDOWN

Jillian D. Wray

Release Date: February 24 

Meet Jillian D. Wray:

Deep Dives & Slow Burns

Hello there! I'm Jillian, a contemporary MM romance author, and I specialize in stories that are as bingeable as they are beautiful.

When I'm not beneath the waves exploring the world's best dive sites or traveling the globe searching for the next great story idea, I'm at my keyboard, crafting romances that are built to last.

💖 What You'll Find Inside:

•High Tension: Expect complex characters and delicious friction that will keep you glued to the page.

•Slow Burns: I believe the best connections simmer before they ignite. Get ready for all the build-up.

•Guaranteed Happy Endings: I'll put my heroes through the wringer, but they always find their way home to each other.

If you love passion, palpable chemistry, and the kind of romance that travels at the pace of a perfect, sensual slow dance, you’re in the right place!

Connect with Jillian D. Wray:

https://linktr.ee/jillianwray2017

Blurb:

WE WERE INEVITABLE. 

In the thin air of Ricochet Ridge, the truth isn't just a revelation—it’s an epic meltdown thirteen years in the making.

•LIAM•

I’m at my breaking point. After losing my mom and being deceived by my dad, I’m heading to Ricochet Ridge for my annual ski trip feeling untethered and carrying a heavy burden of pain and anger. My only anchor is Damon, my "ride or die," who famously chose me over his own twin brother when forced with an impossible decision, thanks to my father. Damon is the only person in my life who has never lied to me, a fact that makes our upcoming two-week trip the only thing keeping me grounded.

•DAMON• 

I’m living a lie that has lasted thirteen years. I’ve protected Liam by staying silent, carrying a crushing weight of secrets to shield him. I preferred causing myself pain rather than risk losing the friendship that means everything to me. But I can no longer hide the truth about what really happened between Liam’s father and my twin brother…and worse, I’m not sure I can hide my feelings any longer either.

•THE RETREAT• 

The romantic tension is amplified by the sheer history between them. For thirteen years, their bond has been defined by a loyalty so fierce it bypassed blood relations. As the truth about their families comes to light, the boundaries of their friendship incinerate. Liam must decide if he can forgive Damon’s deception, while Damon must learn to trust Liam with his own vulnerabilities instead of just acting as his shield.

Meltdown is an interconnected standalone with a guaranteed HEA. You can start here or read it out of order without spoilers for the rest of the Ricochet Ridge series.

Pre-Order Link:

https://a.co/d/iVyzBFg 

Available in KU 

This book was truly a heartfelt experience! It tells a beautiful story of a best-friends-to-lovers romance between two men who have been there for each other for over 20 years. One of them has been secretly in love all along, while the other is blissfully unaware. Sweet, endearing Liam, who embraces everyone with open arms, completely captured my heart. And Damon, with his fierce loyalty and nurturing spirit, truly deserves nothing but the best.

The writing flows wonderfully, and there’s so much depth to this story that makes it even more special.
There are lovely moments plenty of laughs, and a lot of protectiveness.