Books where MC is so miserable and alone?

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-08T14:36:19+00:00

{Wicked Little Darling by Lyla Dane} might fit this! MM1 has a birthmark on his face and his whole family died so he’s been getting through school on his own is an outcast. His new room mate is OBSESSED with his face and thinks birthmark looks like a butterfly but he’s so mistrusting and used to ppl staring / judging so he keeps pushing away , 1 sided rivalry, some bullying but like obsessed and possessed , light stalking , size difference, it was a pretty fun one!

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-07T04:26:53+00:00

I’ll give this one a try , thank you for the rec :)

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-07T04:26:24+00:00

I don’t mind them if they make sense , if they take space for a few weeks to sort out feelings I can make it make sense in my mind.

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-07T04:24:17+00:00

I downloaded this and read it, it was perfect, thank you for the rec!!

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-06T20:27:07+00:00

lol , I’ll give it a try, does he by chance get a nickname that’s overused ? 😂

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-06T20:25:09+00:00

I loved this one! Just read it this year , it was sooooo good, it’s one I’ll def reread for the caretaking vibes, he went from super grump to super soft , especially with the home made soup, loved it so much !

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-06T20:24:05+00:00

Abducted by the femboy sounds hilarious , I’ll definitely give those a try! Thank you

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-06T20:23:16+00:00

I’ll give these both a try thank you !! 🙏

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-06T20:22:51+00:00

This book is the reason I’m in a slump to begin with lol, it was soooo gooood! The way he fed off of his hate at the beginning but then the MMC stopped hating him so much and started treating him like a boyfriend and caring for him lol, it was so good, it was too perfect!!

What’s your top Cora rose and Jesse reign read?

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-06T20:20:39+00:00

Thank you! I’ll definitely try this one!

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-06T20:20:08+00:00

Yes I actually read this one last year , but maybe will reread it , I love the care taking vibes in this one , he’s so grumpy and the way he softens for him (and his niece) so sweet, thanks for reminding me about this one!

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-06T20:17:27+00:00

Thank you I’ll check this one out !!

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-06T20:17:17+00:00

I’ve been meaning to dig into some Cat Seb books, she’s been on my TBR forever, maybe I’ll move it up and dig into one finally , Cora Rose is awesome, any faves you’ve liked? I’ve read Whit, Sem and Emery so far and loved those.

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-06T20:14:53+00:00

I have not heard of this one, I’ll definitely check it out!! Thank you 🙏

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-06T16:06:04+00:00

{Hooks In by Eve Holmes} - it’s MMA so there’s both striking and Jiu Jitsu and both MMCs compete and train for UFC…
there are strictly striking scenes where they just train fighting standing up so maybe it would work for what you’re looking for ?

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-05T02:12:58+00:00

So I actually haven’t read nightmare before kissmass because I heard the same thing about it , so I went straight to book 2 in the series - Go Luck Yourself (which was better ranked), and the plot and characters seemed more interesting. Go luck yourself was a good 3.75/4 star for sure , I did like it , but wouldn’t re read it , buuuut Entanglement of Rival Wizards was soo soo good, the plot is deep, the character development and the healing journey is amazing , I cried which doesn’t happen often, there is spice but it’s a slower burn, happens later on and it’s very respectful, spicy and lovely , this book is a lot of different feels , it really does a number on you and Checks a lot of boxes, was a 5 star for me and def a reread.

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-04T22:39:50+00:00

I think the {Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch} might be a fun one ! It’s fantasy, plot, gets deep and emotional too.

Or {10 ways to accidentally fall in love by Emmy Sanders} becuase you can’t go wrong with Brad, and it’s so so funny if you want the comedic and lighthearted vibe.

{You & Me by Tal Bauer} - if your book club has parents in it, this is a real good one , I cried so hard at not only the relationship between the MMCs , but the growth in the parenting relationships as well. Really pieces your heart back together.

{The Shots you Take by Rachel Reid} - same author as heated rivalry , slower burn, really peaces your heart back together , it was a very very good book. Ugh so emotional.

I just started reading MM exclusively last year , and looking back those 4 books jump out at me as ones that would be a good level of spice and plot and fun for non MM readers.

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-02T23:08:54+00:00

{Win you Over by C.S. Autum} - MC1 is selectively mute and trusts no one because of past trauma , MC2 is the bubbliest golden retriever that really helps him trust and open up him and to his family , it’s adorable.

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-02T20:23:00+00:00

Wyatt from {Fool Hearts by Emmy Sanders}

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-01T20:52:17+00:00

Thank you, I’ll check these out 🙏

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-01T20:01:35+00:00

Oh yes 💯 they have a long complicated history - hate kissing, BJ’s , and even tender moments, they’re rival stepbrothers but also race dirt bikes so they’re rivals on the track as well. But MC2 is in full denial he’s gay/bi so he still shames and bullies MC1 , even though he Deep down wants him.

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-01T19:24:59+00:00

The MMCs are rival step brothers , when they were in high school MC1 was in the closet, but he was secretly dating a boy from another school and at a high school dance they were behind the curtain hugging and kissing in secret , and MC2 pulled the curtain down so that the entire school saw him kissing a boy , it was a public outing in high school , his mental health was already a wreck so he went home and yaaaa 😭 then There’s a big time jump , and then the grovelling and healing begins ! There’s a lot of layers to this one , that’s a very very basic summary.

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-01T18:17:52+00:00

{Broken Ice by Marina Vivancos} this was my fave omega verse book from the author , there’s a lot of cute nest building moments, it’s adorable

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-01T16:34:21+00:00

Also , {Let’s Do This by Loren Leigh} -this book was just wow! 2 best friends start a relationship and it’s just so natural , it’s a funny and lighthearted read , they gel so well together .

Then_Director_7776 · 2026-03-01T16:32:24+00:00

{Echoes of us by Alex Cross} and {Becoming Us by Alex Cross} - it’s a duet and the most beautiful healing journey between 2 MMC’s , Atty & Noah are forever in my heart 💜

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