Lane Hayes

Fairy Cakes in Winter Cover/Blurb Reveal!

FAIRY CAKES IN WINTER is coming soon! Mark your calendars for February 16 and check out the incredible cover art by Reese Dante. I’ve been holding on to this one for a couple of weeks and I have to say…I’m in LOVE!

I can’t wait to introduce you to Scott and Theo, the grouchy baker and the eternal optimist! Scott is the first to admit he has a low tolerance for nonsense and might be practical to a fault. He’s been burned before and it’s best to be careful. But for Theo, Scott might be willing to try something new.

FAIRY CAKES IN WINTER is a bisexual, age-gap, grumpy/sunshine MM romance set in jolly old England. Preorder available now. *This is a standalone!

Check out the blurb for FAIRY CAKES IN WINTER below…

A grumpy baker, a quirky ad man, and a recipe for forever…

Scott

So this cute guy sits next to me on the plane and proceeds to talk my ear off for hours. Not good. I don’t like talking and I don’t like strangers. But Theo’s sweet, smart, and sexy—the perfect distraction from business woes and personal worries.

Okay, things got overly friendly, but we’re adults and we know the score. I’m too old, he’s too nice, and we live on different continents.

Then, out of the blue, he shows up at my bakery with that pretty smile and a list of wacky marketing ideas—like how to make fairy cakes a thing.

I don’t like fairy cakes.

But I do like Theo, so…maybe?

Theo

The new me takes risks. The new me is brave and confident. The new me flirts with hunky, imposing bears on planes while traveling to a foreign country.

It’s going well, thank you.

However, my plans to do some sightseeing, drink tea, and eat my weight in biscuits every day get derailed when I realize there might be a way to help Scott and prove a few things to myself.

Don’t worry. I won’t fall for the grumpy baker. No way. He’s complicated and broody and—

Uh oh…it might be too late. Help!

Fairy Cakes in Winter is a bisexual, age-gap, grumpy/sunshine MM romance featuring a sexy baker, a sunny tourist, and a few dozen fairy cakes!

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Hope your 2023 is going well so far. I’m off to a decent start here. The holidays were nice, we have an empty nest again, and…our puppy has calmed down a little bit. Yay! Here’s a couple of recent pics of George. As you can tell, he’s going to be a big boy!

Also, I want to thank you for the amazing response to The Humbug Holiday. If you loved Joe and Cam’s story, be sure to check out the FREE short story, A Humbug New Year, here!

Happy Reading!

Lane…and George xo

Happy New Year! And A Humbug Surprise!

Happy New Year! I want to take a moment to thank you for reading my books and listening to my audios. I appreciate your enthusiasm and support. You rock!

2022 was a big year for me. I traveled a ton, started the Baxter series, wrapped up the last two books in the Script Club Series, added to Matt and Aaron’s story with Better Than Home, participated in the Heart2Heart Charity Anthology, and released a bestselling holiday story, The Humbug Holiday. Woohoo!!

AND…I just published Following the Rules, book one in the Script Club Series in German! Den Regeln folgen is available now!

The entire Script Club series is in the process of being translated into German. And Baxter should be available in French in early 2023 too. I’ll keep you posted!

As for 2023…I have so many things in the works and I can’t wait to share details! Be on the lookout for new updates coming in early January!

In the meantime, I have a little surprise! A small New Year’s short, featuring Cam and Joe from THE HUMBUG HOLIDAY, called—wait for it—A Humbug New Year. Enjoy!

Wishing you a happy, healthy, prosperous 2023!

Lane xo

THE HUMBUG HOLIDAY Audiobook is LIVE and More!

I’m thrilled to announce that THE HUMBUG HOLIDAY is available in ebook, paperback, and audiobook too! For the first time ever, all three released on the same day for me!

If you’re looking for a different twist on a holiday romance, this is the book for you. Grumpy meets grumpy in my brand new standalone holiday romance. Find out what happens when a silver fox bestselling author hires a small-town handyman who dislikes the holidays almost as much as he does! Michael Dean narrates this one and he’s absolutely wonderful. Check out the sample here.

AND…look what’s back on Amazon KU!

The STARTING FROM Series is back! If you haven’t read this one, now’s your chance to go on a journey with the band, starting from zero and ending on top of the world. Age Gap/Friends/Enemies to Lovers/Bisexual Romance/Single Dad… I’m so proud of this series and honestly, I miss hanging out with my LA boys. Hope you enjoy Gray and Justin and the gang!

In other news, I’m hoping to release a mini Cam and Joe short story (from The Humbug Holiday) before Christmas. I’ll keep you posted!

Happy Reading, Listening, and…Happy Holidays! Lane xo

THE HUMBUG HOLIDAY is LIVE!

Yes! THE HUMBUG HOLIDAY is here!

Grumpy meets grumpy in my brand new standalone holiday romance. Find out what happens when a silver fox bestselling author hires a small-town handyman who dislikes the holidays almost as much as he does!

Bisexual MM Holiday Romance Age Gap Grumpy/Grumpy

And check this out…the audiobook, narrated by Michael Dean, should be available very soon! I’ll keep you posted!

Happy Reading and Happy Holidays! Lane xo

Two grumpy bears and a holiday season neither will forget…

Joe

So this sexy silver fox rolls into my small New England town and buys a run-down old house in need of renovation. That’s where I come in. My job is to do some basic repairs, so he can write in peace. Yep, the hotshot is a bestselling author, but that’s not why I recognize Cameron Warren.

No worries, I won’t let a one-night stand make things awkward. I could use the work, but is he seriously asking me to help him buy a Christmas tree too?

No way.

Cameron

I’m a good-natured guy all year long, but I have to admit…I hate the holidays.

There. I said it.

This season, I’m hiding away on the opposite side of the country in a picturesque village. My family isn’t excited about my decision, and the only way to assure them I’m fine is to deck the darn halls. Or hire someone else to do it.

The handyman might not be the logical choice for an elf, but his grumpy act makes me smile. Which makes me think the holidays might not be so “bah-humbug” this year after all.

The Humbug Holiday is a bisexual, age-gap romance featuring two grumpy bears who find unexpected magic and learn to embrace everyone’s favorite time of year!

THE HOLIDAY LIST is on Sale for 99cents!

One year ago, I released THE HOLIDAY LIST! The Mars maestro and the single dad… It’s one of the most popular books in my nerd/jock series. There’s something special about the sunshine/grumpy trope…and the single dad angle makes it extra fun!

🤓Nerd/Jock ❤️Age Gap 👨‍👨‍👦Single Dad

This book is on sale for 99 cents through Sunday, December 11.

Perfect timing since THE HUMBUG HOLIDAY will be here Monday, the 12th!

We’ll go from grumpy/sunshine to grumpy/grumpy when a silver fox author unwittingly falls for the handyman who dislikes the holidays almost as much as he does! Find out what happens when they both slowly succumb to the magic of the season.

Gah! I can’t wait to introduce you to Cam and Joe! I’ve already listened to the first chapter of the audiobook (narrated by Michael Dean). With any luck, it will release soon after the ebook. Ooooh! This is going to be good!

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And don’t forget…Heart2Heart Charity Anthology, vol. 6 is out now and available for 90 days. Get your copy while you can!

My contribution is a 20k short story called The London Chance. Who knew a dating app and drunken karaoke could lead to true love?

Happy Reading! Lane xo

Heart2Heart, Vol. 6 is LIVE and More!

Can you believe it’s December? 2022 might be one of the fastest years ever! I’m happy to report there are quite a few fun things happening this month…including new releases from moi! Check this out…

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝟐𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝟔 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄!

Available now, and for 90 days only, grab your copy of Heart2Heart v6 today.

My contribution is a 22k short story called The London Chance.

❤️A dating app and long-distance flirtation ❤️ Drunken karaoke ❤️Two weeks in London and a whole lot of sexy time!

I can’t wait for you to meet Roman and Chance!

🏳️‍🌈 getbook.at/h2hv6 (Paperback available now too!)

Once upon a time, a bunch of authors wondered… what would happen if Heart2Heart, the dating app responsible for pairing up the quirkiest, most perfect couples, brought people together by asking the questions they never knew they needed answered?

From learning each other’s secret zombie survival skills, to disputing the greatest starship captain ever, to confessing their feelings about Cornish pasties, the characters in these fourteen brand new stories inspired by reader suggestions will learn that no matter how random the question… love is always the answer.

And, as always, all proceeds from this anthology will benefit LGBTQ+ charities to ensure that love in all its incarnations will be celebrated and protected every day of the year!

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Featuring brand-new stories by Alice Winters, Con Riley, Daryl Banner, Eden Finley, Kate Hawthorne, Kelly Fox, Lane Hayes, Lily Morton, Max Walker, Nicole Dykes, Onley James, Rachel Ember, Saxon James, and Sloane Kennedy

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This volume’s charities are:

Rainbow Resource Centre: https://rainbowresourcecentre.org

Supporting Our Youth (SOY): https://soytoronto.com

Skipping Stone: https://skippingstone.ca

𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘!

🏳️‍🌈 getbook.at/h2hv6

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THE HUMBUG HOLIDAY will be here December 12!

A silver fox, a handyman, and a holiday season neither will forget!

Two grumpy bears find love where they least expect it in this sexy age-gap, second chance, bisexual holiday romance.

*Audiobook coming soon too- narrated by Michael Dean

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Tis the season for giving, and everyone loves a good sale, so be on the look out for some holiday deals from me in the week or so. I’ll keep you posted.

In the meantime, let’s talk about George. 🐾

Our little rascal is just over 10 weeks old now and he’s an adorable mischief maker! LOL He’s loves to play, play, play till he crashes. And watching him bark at his reflection in a mirror is pretty entertaining. I think he’s warmed up to his new home and new family very nicely. It’s safe to say…we’re in love!

And yes, George does have his own IG account now! george_thelittlereddog

Happy Reading and Happy Holidays!

Lane xo

The Humbug Holiday Cover Reveal! And more!

I’ve been a little quiet about this one, but I’m happy to report that I have a brand new holiday book coming out on December 12 called THE HUMBUG HOLIDAY! Check out the yummy cover art by Sleepy Fox Studios.

Two grumpy bears find love during their least favorite time of the year in this age-gap, second chance, bisexual holiday romance. I can’t wait to introduce you to Cameron and Joe, the silver fox and the small-town construction worker. Yum! *This standalone isn’t tied to any previous series.

Check out the blurb for THE HUMBUG HOLIDAY below…

Two grumpy bears and a holiday season neither will forget…

Joe

No worries, I won’t let a one-night stand make things awkward. I could use the work, but is he seriously asking me to help him buy a Christmas tree too?

No way.

Cameron

I’m a good-natured guy all year long, but I have to admit…I hate the holidays.

There. I said it.

The handyman might not be the logical choice for an elf, but his grumpy act makes me smile. Which makes me think the holidays might not be so “bah-humbug” this year after all.

The Humbug Holiday is a bisexual, age-gap romance featuring two grumpy bears who find unexpected magic and learn to embrace everyone’s favorite time of year!

Also… The Holiday List is included in a fabulous lineup of Winter Stories with over 50 wonderful books all ready to get you in the festive/holiday mood!

🎄The Holiday List🎄

The Mars maestro, the single dad, and a wish list…

🎄Holiday Fun Geek-Style!
🤓 Nerd/Jock
❤ Age Gap
👨‍👦 Single Dad

You can find all the books included here.

And yes, the Heart2Heart Charity Anthology, vol. 6 will be here December 1! Preorder your copy now!

I’m so thrilled to be part of this amazing charity anthology with a powerhouse group of authors! Want to be the first to know what’s happening with all things H2H? Sign up for our alerts-only newsletter at https://www.subscribepage.com/heart2heart or follow us on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Heart2HeartAnthology

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And last but definitely not least…guess who got a puppy? Meet George, our 9 week old red fox Lab and sweetest little mischief maker we’ve met in a while. Our kids think he needs an IG account, so be on the lookout for Curious George. 😉

Happy Reading! Lane xo

Better Than Beginnings Audiobook is Here! And the H2H Cover Reveal!

SO much news to report this week! I should come to Maui more often! LOL First up…I’m pleased to announce that the wait is over. BETTER THAN BEGINNINGS is live on audiobook now!

Nick J. Russo is back narrating Matt and Aaron’s short story collection and wow, he did an amazing job. This audio is almost 11 hours long, but the best part about it is that it can be enjoyed in small increments of complete stories, like Better Than Graduation and Better Than Candy. I can’t wait for you to listen!

LOVE AND HISTORY is also available on audio and has already Whispersynched! Get your copy now!

And now for the Heart2Heart Cover Reveal! Ta da!

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PREORDER: https://getbook.at/h2hv6

RELEASE: December 1, 2022 (ebook and paperback)

And, as always, all proceeds from this anthology will benefit LGBTQ+ charities to ensure that love in all its incarnations will be celebrated and protected every day of the year!

This volume’s charities are:

Rainbow Resource Centre: rainbowresourcecentre.org

Supporting Our Youth (SOY): soytoronto.com

Skipping Stone: skippingstone.ca

Special thanks to Cate Ashwood for her time and efforts on our gorgeous cover.

Want to be the first to know what’s happening with all things H2H? Sign up for our alerts-only newsletter at https://www.subscribepage.com/heart2heart or follow us on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Heart2HeartAnthology

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In other news, I’m one week into my Maui vacation and loving every second. I have a couple of days left and I’m planning on doing a whole lot of writing, reading, and nothing much else!

Aloha and Happy Reading and Listening! Lane xo

LOVE AND HISTORY Audiobook is LIVE!

Woohoo! It’s finally here!

LOVE AND HISTORY is AVAILABLE on audiobook now!

I’ve been talking about how incredible Alexander Cendese is for ages, and this quite honestly, might be my favorite narration of his in the Script Club series. His Ezra is spot on…the combination of cocky jock with a sensitive side that eats him alive in dark moments—and Holden…the unapologetic geeky Renaissance enthusiast and all around nice guy. I can’t wait for you to hear this one!

Check out the sample and purchase link here.

Fingers crossed that Better Than Beginnings will follow soon.

And don’t forget, The Real Baxter is on sale for just $1.99 till November 11!

Age Gap Bodyguard Fake Boyfriend Humor Hurt/Comfort

Hawaiian vibes…I’m here on vacation with my husband and it’s just so damn nice!

Happy Listening! Lane xo

The Real Baxter is on Sale! & Audio Coming Soon!

Sale Alert! For a brief time (till Nov. 11) THE REAL BAXTER is just $1.99!

This story was years in the making…and it was truly a labor of love with some laughter and tears along the way. I’m very proud of this novel and I absolutely fell in love with Seb and Trent. There’s something extraordinarily irresistible about an older man who has it all and learns the hard way that what he really needs can’t be bought.

❤️Age Gap ❤️Bodyguard ❤️Fake Boyfriend ❤️Humor ❤️Hurt/Comfort

The audiobooks for LOVE AND HISTORY and BETTER THAN BEGINNINGS should be live any second now. Audible is moving a little slow on those, but they’re coming! So is the Heart2Heart Charity Anthology, vol. 6. I’m so excited to be part of this one with some truly fantastic MM romance authors. Be sure to preorder your copy now!