Diner Days

Series · 10 books · 2024

By Alex Silver, A.E. Madsen, Zile Elliven, and more

Books in series

Written at Randy's

2024

An adorkable author and an outgoing club kid as roommates only results in one thing—shenanigans! And of course, love. Love beyond the binary, serving up low angst trans romances at Randy's Diner Written at Randy’s is a low angst M/X roommates to lovers romance between a reclusive trans male author and a life of the party bigender club kid that reads as a standalone.

Final Boy at Randy's

2024

I don’t like him. Reed Chambers reminds me of every guy who was ever a jerk to me. With his drop dead good looks and overly confident stroll. His quiet, cold eyes that send shivers across my shoulders. But since we’re stuck together working on an indie horror movie that is my brother’s entire life's passion, not to mention that the guy is my best friend’s new fling, I guess I should give him a chance. The thing is… I don’t want to. Then we get caught in the dark. Alone. Only the circles of our flashlights to see. Our words drop into whispers as he leans in closer, warmth brushing my forearm. A spark flutters in my chest. His breath catches. And the only thing I can think is, “Oh, fu\*k.” Love beyond the binary, serving up trans romances at Randy's Diner Final Boy at Randy’s is a medium-angst standalone m/m best friend’s boyfriend, opposites attract romance with a boundary-pushing MUA, a condemned hotel that might or might not be haunted, and a misunderstood jock with a stomach dropping smile and secrets of his own. It features a trans/cis pairing.

Cramming at Randy's

2024

These study buddies are getting randy. Love beyond the serving up eleven low angst trans romances at Randy's Diner Cramming at Randy’s is an X/X friends to lovers romance between a newly out demi-boy transfer student and an openly genderqueer older student who helps him find the confidence to be himself.

Temptation at Randy's

2024

New beginnings didn’t usually come with a side of temptation. Arlene The last thing I would’ve expected when I dared to attend a local munch at my favorite diner was to run into one of my favorite YouTubers. Claude wasn’t part of the munch, as far as I could tell, and they hadn’t posted anything in forever, but they still approached me. Me. It was a miracle I didn’t lose it right then and there. Claude Despite what my friends from LA said, I didn’t regret moving to Boston. It had started as an attempt to run away from a PR crisis I hadn’t known how to handle, but I liked it here. I’d found a safe haven at Randy’s, and people to surround myself with. People to surround myself with shouldn’t have included a financial advisor with a sweet tooth and gorgeous eyes, but… Here we were. Temptation at Randy’s is a low angst T4T F/X romance that reads as a standalone.

Hitched at Randy's

2024

Waking up in Vegas with a hangover and a wedding band on your finger never ends well, but what if this time it does? Love beyond the binary, serving up low angst trans romances at Randy's Diner Hitched at Randy's is a low angst MM (cis male/trans male) romance about friends who get married by mistake only to realize maybe it was the right move all along.

Gaming at Randy's

2024

They say you should never meet your idols, but when one enthusiastic fan meets his favorite gamer, will sparks fly or will it be game over? Locke worked hard to become a pro gamer, getting paid to do something he loves. But with the dream comes some unexpected challenges. The demand is overwhelming and it gets lonely. Adam works in the historical district, where he gets to dress up and entertain tourists. He loves to play games casually as a way to relax and often sets up at Randy’s Diner. The last person Adam expected to walk into the diner was his favorite streamer. Locke is used to people recognizing him, it comes with the territory, but something about Adam draws him in. Maybe it’s the fact that he’s trans too, or that he’s unabashedly terrible at games and doesn’t care. Whatever it is, Locke finds himself enraptured by him. Maybe life is better in two-player mode. Gaming at Randy’s is a low angst MM romance featuring two trans men in a celebrity/fan, opposites attract romance. It is part of the multi-author series, Diner Days. Love beyond the binary: serving up low angst trans romances at Randy's Diner.

Striking a Chord at Randy's

2024

Can a rocker fall for a gym bunny? Nah, no way. But what if the big, muscly guy looks sad? Well… Moving out of his hometown gives Trent the freedom to shape his life the way he wants, out of his brother’s shadow. Running into his childhood friend is not what he expected, but exactly what he needed. Amidst the chaos of new discoveries, his closeness to Charlie unlocks his heart and mind. With supportive family and friends, Charlie lives as his true self. His past comes stumbling into his life in the shape of a muscled, cute-as-a-cupcake guy who shakes the foundation of the walls around Charlie's heart. The new feelings threaten to jeopardize their friendship after they just got it back. A story of a rekindled friendship, a bi-awkening, opposites attract, and trans joy. A standalone MM book (with a trans man) from multi-author, shared world Diner Days series. Striking a Chord at Randy’s is a low angst M/M opposites attract romance between a trans male music lover and a lost boy about to have an awakening. Multi-author series info: Love beyond the binary: serving up low angst trans romances at Randy’s Diner.

Composed at Randy's

2024

"How do I tell the guy I like that I’m not homeless, just a dumbass?" Love beyond the binary, serving up low angst trans romances at Randy's Diner. Composed at Randy’s is a 'dumbasses in love', cis male/trans male pairing with a smooth-brained (not remotely smart) genius, a goth himbo, and all the help they can get to achieve their happily ever after.

Finding Home at Randy's

2024

The quiet one, the outgoing one, the observant one…they shouldn’t work, but against all odds, they learn the meaning of home, together. Luka Boston is a fresh start, a chance to live my life on my terms, rather than doing what my family expects of me. Though, to my disappointment, my anxiety and insecurities made the cross-country move with me. When a co-worker introduces me to Randy’s Diner, at first, I’m not sure what to expect, but the warm and welcoming people who treat the diner like a second home show me a world of inclusion that I've only ever dreamed about. And then I meet not one but two people, who somehow manage to see through every wall I’ve ever tried to hide behind. Graeme Since my divorce, my life has been…stagnant. Other than my son, my ex-husband turned best friend, and my career as an author, Randy’s Diner has been the only way to break up the monotony. Luka catches my attention from the first glimpse. His shy smile and perpetual blush draw me in, making the caretaker instincts I buried long ago rise to the surface. But when he befriends the one person I can’t have, I’m convinced I’ve lost my shot before I can even ask for a chance. Denver I can flirt and make friends with anyone, so it’s no hardship to take the new face I meet at Randy’s under my wing. Luka is adorably shy, and I make it my mission to help him feel comfortable in his own skin. The closer we get, the more our feelings for one another grow, but it’s not just Luka I’m interested in. Where my confidence and open nature helps me bring Luka out of his shell, I feel like a fumbling teenager around Graeme. So when it becomes apparent the other man is also interested in Luka, things get…complicated. It’ll take a lot of trust in each other, ourselves, and the new discoveries we’re making, in order to ensure the fragile relationship between the three of us lasts. But together, we might just find safety and the home we’ve always longed for. Love beyond the binary: serving up low angst trans romances at Randy's Diner Finding Home at Randy’s is a low angst MMX romance novel. It contains acquaintances to lovers, found family, a snarky teenager, light D/s, and the shy man who gets swept up in the chaos.

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Aftercare at Randy's

2024

Where do you meet like-minded kinksters in Boston? It’s time for Pancakes & Pronouns at Randy’s! \\\* Gael “Gay” López Cruz is a no-nonsense civil rights lawyer by day, strict but nurturing Dom by night. The only problem? Her partner is a switchy kitten, not the sub she longs to care for, and finding a second great love feels impossible. Cincinnati "Cin" Santos' life is perfect, except something is missing. Cin and their partner, Gay, host a munch for non-cis kinksters, and maybe they'll meet a third there… RJ Meritt is new to Boston, and is excited to finally explore everything a trans kinkster could dream of. His first stop is something called a “munch” at Randy’s Diner. \\\* Aftercare at Randy’s is the story of three transgender kinksters discovering their chosen family, more than one love, and having a lot of fun along the way. Part of the Randy's Diner Days collaboration - Love beyond the binary: serving up low angst trans romances at Randy's Diner!

Authors

A. E. Madsen(they/them) is a stay-at-home parent and loving spouse. They live in California with their three children. A. has degrees in culinary arts and business management that have nothing to do with writing gay romance. They started writing gay romance in an attempt to better understand their gender identity and sexual orientation as a teenager, and it grew as a hobby from there. A. spends most of their time writing and reading stories about men falling in love with other men, but they also have ADHD and are easily distracted by social media and various topics of research that often have little relevance.

Abrianna Denae is a queer author living in Northern California. An English major, they have always had a passion for writing. Deciding to sit down and write one of the many stories that had plagued their mind for years was the easy part—finding the time to do it was a different story. Caffeine is their best friend, and sleep is their worst enemy. A lover of books that make the reader feel something, Abrianna tries to incorporate as much of their real-world views and feelings into their stories as they can.

Duckie Mack

Author · 18 books

She loves reading and writing stories that show that love isn't defined by gender. She writes sweet romance with fun heat, adorkable characters, and is a sucker for an HEA. She lives in Southern California with her family, 2 dogs, and 3 cats, and loves to give out free hugs at pride events. Duckie loves to interact with readers and is most active on instagram @authorduckiemack Keep up to date on Duckie's book news by subscribing to her newsletter- https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/form...

R.A. Frick

Author · 19 books

R. A. was born and raised all over Northern California. They started telling stories to make friends as a child, and never stopped. Their favorite things are romance novels, champagne, and dark chocolate, preferably at the same time. When not teaching, reading, or raising two children, they are visiting friends and playing with their corgi.

Loren Leigh

Author · 5 books

Loren's characters want nothing more than to fall in love—wholeheartedly, deeply and wildly—and they're ready to take you on the journey with them. She writes contemporary m/m romance, spanning from college romance to romantic suspense, with characters who jump off the page and chemistry that's burning hot. Join her Facebook readers group here: www.facebook.com/groups/lorenstarlights/

Geeky Queer Romance. Katherine McIntyre is a feisty chick with a big attitude despite her short stature. She writes stories featuring snarky women, ragtag crews, and men with bad attitudes—high chance for a passionate speech thrown into the mix. As a genderqueer geek who’s always stepped to her own beat, she’s made it her mission to write stories that represent the broad spectrum of people out there. Easily distracted by cats and sugar.

K.C. Carmine

Author · 14 books

K. C. Carmine is a Polish-born writer, currently living in England. She loves writing about people falling in love with a focus on characters and their journey to HEA. As a member of the queer community, it is important to her that her writing reflects the diversity of voices around her. While she is a lover of romance, she also enjoys horror, paranormal and mystery stories. When she’s not writing, she likes travelling, playing the guitar, video games, and reading. FREE stories Amazon author page Twitter Instagram TikTok BookBub StoryGraph Facebook group Sign up for newsletter Carrd Link to free Christmas story 2021