Bunk Buddies: A Black Gay Romance

A nerdy Philly guy finds himself quarantined in a cramped row home with his older brother’s best friend. He swears he’s straight, but old wounds, unresolved feelings, and forced proximity transform a lifelong friendship into an unexpected romance.James Smith never expected to spend quarantine trapped inside his family's cramped Philadelphia row home, especially not with Daniel Miller, his older brother's best friend. It's been four years since Jonathan last saw Daniel, and a lot has changed. Jonathan isn't the awkward, nerdy kid Daniel used to tease anymore. He's grown up, and being forced to share a roof with the man he's secretly admired for years might finally be his chance to prove it.Determined to stop being pushed around, Jonathan starts fighting back whenever Daniel gets under his skin. Their playful arguments quickly escalate into fake wrestling matches, sarcastic flirting, and dares that blur the line between joking and something far more dangerous. What starts as harmless teasing turns into stolen kisses, and then very real feelings neither of them can ignore.But quarantine won't last forever. Soon the restrictions will be lifted, and Daniel will leave. Even worse, Jonathan isn't sure Daniel will ever see him as anything more than Marcus's kid brother.Jonathan wants Daniel to choose him. To want him. To see him. But growing up doesn't guarantee you'll get the happy ending you've always dreamed of.Turns out six feet apart applies to hearts, too. Read more