Love Stories That Make History
Celebrating LGBTQ History Month 🌈📚
October is LGBTQ History Month—a time to honor the past, celebrate the present, and imagine the future of our community. For me, that always circles back to story. Stories are how we keep history alive, how we see ourselves reflected, and how we dare to dream bigger.
This month, I want to share three books I’ve read recently that brought queer representation to the forefront in meaningful and joyful ways. Each one celebrates love, identity, and the power of community—exactly what LGBTQ History Month is all about.
Marry Me by Midnight by Felicia Grossman, narrated by Justine Eyre
This Jewish historical romance made my heart ache in the best way. The FMC’s father and his valet were lovers—a beautiful, quiet nod to the resilience of queer love in eras where it had to flourish in the shadows. That relationship becomes a cornerstone of found family for the heroine, showing us that love leaves a legacy far beyond its own lifetime. Tender, moving, and unforgettable.
Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer, narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Abigail Reno, Aaron Shedlock
Epic fantasy meets radical love. The three title characters don’t just fight battles—they build a polyamorous relationship that’s as fierce and loyal as their warrior skills. It’s rare to see poly rep handled with such care in genre fiction, and this book nails it. The romance is layered, the intimacy is nuanced, and the message is clear: love expands.
Bridesmates by Sydney Smyth, narrated by Teddy Hamilton
If you’re craving something lighter, this rom-com is pure delight. Cooper returns home as his best friend’s “bridesmate” after a brutal breakup, only to run smack into his high school crush, who’s now a hot, out, small-town cop. Cue the pining, the banter, the second-chance magic. It’s messy, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud funny—the kind of queer love story that feels like a warm hug.
LGBTQ History Month reminds us that visibility is hard-won. Every queer romance—whether it’s hidden in the shadows of history, forged in the heat of battle, or rediscovered in a small-town wedding—carries that history forward. These books remind me that queer love is not only valid but vibrant, worthy of being celebrated in every genre, every century, and every form.
So this month, let’s honor the storytellers who came before us, uplift the ones writing now, and—most importantly—let’s read queer.
What’s the last book you read that made you feel seen?
