Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall is a male-male romance with fake dating. The story is about Luc and Oliver. Luc is the son of a washed-up ex-rock star, and Oliver is an American barrister. Luc needs someone to help clean up his image because his dad’s making a comeback, and Oliver is in the right place at the right time. Dive into a world brimming with wit, charm, and heartfelt romance with our curated selection of books reminiscent of “Boyfriend Material.”
For those who fell in love with the delightful blend of humor, endearing characters, and poignant love stories in Alexis Hall’s charming novel, this collection promises to whisk you away on more delightful romantic escapades. Each book we’ve handpicked echoes the unique blend of witty banter, complex characters, and captivating romance that made “Boyfriend Material” such a hit.
Whether you’re in the mood for lighthearted flirtations, deep emotional connections, or a journey of self-discovery intertwined with love, these books will surely warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. Let’s turn the page and immerse ourselves in stories where love takes center stage in all its forms.
5 Books Like Boyfriend Material (Bisexual Romance)
In Boyfriend Material, you get to see a gay couple not pictured with the backdrop of persecution and denial but to see a gay couple openly living together and being accepted for who they are. It is lovely to see this couple existing in such a harmonious society. If you are interested in gay and LGBT romance, you will love this book’s recommendations. Here are five romance books that feature sharp, witty humor that entertains and engages readers. The clever banter and comedic situations provide a lighthearted reading experience. Let’s go!
| Name | Key Focus | Tropes |
|---|---|---|
| Surrender Your Sons by Adam Sass | A captivating and intense novel that combines elements of thriller and dark comedy with LGBTQ themes. | LGBTQ themes, thriller, survival story, dark comedy, conversion therapy, mystery and investigation, found family, resilience and empowerment, young adult, psychological drama, rebellion and resistance. |
| Here’s to Us by Becky Albertalli | A heartwarming and touching young adult novel that delves into the complexities of relationships, identity, and the bittersweetness of growing up. | Young adult romance, LGBTQ themes, coming of age, sequel to a beloved story, college life, friendship dynamics, identity exploration, first loves and heartbreaks, personal growth, contemporary setting. |
| The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee | A vivacious and adventurous historical fiction novel, following the escapades of a young bisexual British lord on his Grand Tour of Europe, involved in romantic, political, and scandalous adventures alongside his best friend (and secret crush) and his fierce sister. | Historical fiction, LGBTQ romance, bisexual protagonist, grand European adventure, friends to lovers, witty and humorous narrative, young adult, coming of age, 18th-century setting, societal norms and rebellion. |
| A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale | A deeply moving and evocative historical novel that tells the story of a man forced to flee Edwardian England for the Canadian prairies, where he struggles to find himself and love against a backdrop of hardship and societal constraints. | Historical fiction, LGBTQ themes, forbidden love, self-discovery, exile and survival, early 20th-century setting, societal pressure, emotional journey, identity exploration, rural life challenges. |
| An Unsuitable Heir by KJ Charles | A captivating historical romance set in Victorian London, featuring a gripping narrative that intertwines a complex inheritance drama with a tender love story between a non-conforming heir and a determined private detective, both facing societal norms and dangerous secrets. | Victorian-era romance, LGBTQ themes, inheritance mystery, detective storyline, non-conforming protagonist, societal expectations, opposites attract, historical suspense, hidden identities, emotional conflict. |
1. Surrender Your Sons
Connor lives in Illinois, and he used to live in Florida. It was nice in Florida, but his dad left, and his parents divorced. His mom packed them all up and moved them to Illinois. The town they move to is very religious. The Pastor there is idolized practically. Everybody in town loves him and knows him.
He enthralls Connor’s mom, which isn’t a problem initially. But it does become a problem eventually. Connor is now 17 years old, and his SAT scores have been bombed. The guy he’s been delivering meals to just died, and he came out to his mom.
Now, he’s been kidnapped and taken to an island to be retrained. It hasn’t been a good week. But on this island, everything isn’t as it seems. There are mysteries to be unfolded among the “campers,” the counselors, and even the island itself.
Something is going on here, and it’s bigger than what the camp is supposed to be. Connor is on a mission to find out what it is and save everybody else, to get them off the island and back to everyday life where they belong. But can he do it? Even if he can, can he make it out alive? It’s a hard one to describe without giving away spoilers. Things that happen in this book are based on things that have happened in the past. Also, it’s heartbreaking to me. This book is exciting, thrilling, and engaging, similar to Boyfriend Material.
Author: Adam Sass
Average Rating: 4.6/5
Category: Thrillers & Suspense, LGBTQ+ Fiction
Number Of Pages: 392
Available: Audiobook | Hardcover | Kindle | Audio CD
2. Here’s to Us
The story is about Arthur and Ben. Ben is trying to figure out his life, and Arthur has a new opportunity, opening up doors for him. So it’s going great when it comes to these characters. Many are more fleshed out than the first one, which is uncommon. You get to see a cringy character named Dylan, Ben’s best friend.
Like Boyfriend Material, the author did a lot of the heavy lifting, especially with Arthur’s very emotionally driven parts. Also, she pours her heart out every scene as she writes something funny about this because it’s her redemption. The first half was very much what I expected regarding the story, and it hooked me. The middle was a little slow when things started to fizzle out, and it was not boring.
Author: Becky Albertalli
Average Rating: 4.7/5
Category: Romantic Comedy
Number Of Pages: 480
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle
3. The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue (Montague Siblings)
This book is about the beautiful relationship between Monty and Percy. Monty is quite wealthy. He’s the son of a Lord, and Percy is the illegitimate child of a neighboring lord. They’ve grown up together. Monty has always had a big crush and love for Percy since he realized his sexual awareness. But he’s never been able quite to do something about it.
Monty is a very sexual, but he cannot approach his true feelings for Percy. So it is a wonderful relationship with secret love but is also very authentic as Boyfriend Material. The author herself gives great authenticity to Monty’s view and sexuality.
Author: Mackenzi Lee
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Historical Fantasy, Romantic Humor
Number Of Pages: 513
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle | Audio CD
4. A Place Called Winter
This is a historical fiction about a man (Harry Cane) in the late Edwardian period in England. He is married, and he does everything suitable for his family. By the expectations of the time, he discovers that he is gay and has a relationship with a man. But unfortunately, the man turns against him and threatens to blackmail him. So, he comes out to his wife and family. They shun him and send him off to Canada.
The story follows his life through the Edwardian period, which is very dreamy and nostalgic, almost going into the harsh grittiness of the Canadian claims outside of Winnipeg. But even though Harry Kane goes through all this struggle, he has an excellent relationship. Luc and Oliver face much criticism and mental depression that we saw in Boyfriend Material.
Towards the end of the book, I won’t say with whom because he’ll give all away too much. But it is a relationship that has to ensure the hardship of isolated living. So, it is a very affirming relationship after everything that Harry has struggled with.
Author: Patrick Gale
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: LGBTQ+ Family Life Fiction
Number Of Pages: 352
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle
5. An Unsuitable Heir (Sins of the Cities)
This is set in Victorian England. So you get to see very strict views on gay relationships. But there’s a little bit of an acceptance in an underclass, and Mark is one of the side characters of the first two books. He has his own story coming into this one and becomes entangled in the heir to a great estate. But the heir has never realized he was wealthy and has lived with his twin sister, mainly traveling with a circus.
The heir himself doesn’t identify himself as a gender. He likes to transition between genders one day, feeling more feminine than masculine the next. Mark loves him for who he is. He still associates with the pronoun him, but it is a fantastic representation of loving someone for who they are and accepting their idea of themselves. So that was that by itself was a fantastic representation of a pen sexual relationship similar to Boyfriend Material.
Author: KJ Charles
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Victorian Romance
Number Of Pages: 211
Available: Audiobook | Kindle | Audio CD
I hope these pages’ laughter, tears, and heartwarming moments have left you with that cozy, contented feeling that only a well-told love story can provide. These tales, with their endearing characters and engaging narratives, remind us of the joy and complexity of finding love in unexpected places.
May the charm and wit of these stories linger with you like the final notes of a favorite song. Until we meet again in the pages of another enchanting book, keep these romantic adventures close to your heart, and may they inspire your love story in the everyday moments of life.
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