Queer Romance Book Club Reads: I Think They Love You

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Queer Romance Book Club Reads: I Think They Love You

The Queer Romance Book Club is a group of adults that reads and discusses queer romance stories of all kinds. From new releases to older stories, contemporary to historical settings (with even some fantasy on occasion!), the books we'll read will also feature diverse pairings/configurations, sexualities, and gender expressions. Join us on the second Tuesday of every month to go deep on the themes, tropes, and emotions that connect the titles we read, or drop in for your favorite books or sub-genres! All are welcome! 
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This Month's book is  I Think They Love You by Julian Winters 
Summary: 
When Denzel “Denz” Carter’s workaholic father and CEO of 24 Carter Gold unexpectedly announces his retirement, the competition is on for who will become his successor. To convince his family members that he’s capable of commitment, Denz impulsively lies about being in a serious relationship.Now Denz needs to find a fake boyfriend to seal the deal on the CEO position. Denz is forced to turn to the last person he wants to be in a pretend (or any) relationship with: Braylon, the man who broke his heart.Braylon’s sudden reappearance in Denz’s life turns everything upside down. But, apparently, he needs Denz’s connections to the mayor to win his own promotion. So, they strike a deal. It’s all business until the funny texts and the confusing kisses leave Denz struggling to separate this temporary arrangement from the affairs of his heart.I Think They Love You is a celebration of love, queer communities, big families—in all their beautiful complications— healing, and, most importantly, falling in love with the person you’re becoming. 
Identities/Themes/Tropes: contemporary, Black MCs, m/m

2026 Books: 

JANUARY - When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley 

FEBRUARY - Make Room for Love by Darcy Liao 

MARCH - Ocean’s Echo by Everina Maxwell 

APRIL -  The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow 

MAY - I Think They Love You by Julian Winters 

JUNE - Moonlighters: A Novella Collection by Anita Kelly 

JULY - A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander 

AUGUST - Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory 

SEPTEMBER - Oh! You Pretty Things by Jane Hadley 

OCTOBER - Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti 

About the facilitators:
Kira Apple (she/her) has been a bookseller at Charis since the summer of 2020. Originally from Pennsylvania, she first discovered a love of romance through fan fiction and fantasy novels. Now, she reads broadly across fantasy, sci-fi, and romance, and is a huge fan of queer lit and media. In addition to swooning over romantic things, Kira enjoys tabletop roleplaying, video games, crocheting, writing, and wrangling her three cats. You can find her on Instagram - Kira Apple.
Kate Harlan (she/her) is an aspiring librarian who has lived in Atlanta her whole life. She loves queer stories, devouring queer romance, fantasy, and sci-fi books with both her ears and her eyes at what some say is an alarming rate. When she's not reading (and, honestly, sometimes while she's listening to books), she's gardening with children in her neighborhood, doing jigsaw puzzles, petting dogs, or knitting. You can find her on Instagram- @meetingmeonce
The event is free and open to all people, especially to those who have no income or low income right now, but we encourage and appreciate a solidarity donation in support of the work of Charis Circle, our programming non-profit. Donate via this link: www.chariscircle.org/donate
Charis Circle's mission is to foster sustainable feminist communities, work for social justice, and encourage the expression of diverse and marginalized voices.
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