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The House Collection #2
The Cabin
A grumpy/sunshine MM romance about healing, unexpected friendship, and the boy next door who won’t take no for an answer.
Julian Moore never planned on spending the winter hiding out in his family’s remote cabin. But after a messy breakup and an overwhelming semester, solitude seems like the only option. No people. No pressure. Just him, the quiet, and maybe a little time to breathe.
Except solitude isn’t so easy when Owen Miller keeps showing up next door.
Owen is too cheerful, too persistent, too unwilling to leave Julian alone. He doesn’t seem to care that Julian is socially awkward, emotionally exhausted, or not exactly in the market for new friends. He just keeps knocking—offering coffee, conversation, and warmth Julian isn’t sure he deserves.
Julian came here to be alone.
So why does it feel like Owen is exactly what he needs?
Perfect for readers who love:
✔ Neighbors-to-lovers romance
✔ A grumpy loner and his sunshiney nightmare
✔ First love & slow-burn warmth
✔ Cozy winter cabin vibes
Julian Moore never planned on spending the winter hiding out in his family’s remote cabin. But after a messy breakup and an overwhelming semester, solitude seems like the only option. No people. No pressure. Just him, the quiet, and maybe a little time to breathe.
Except solitude isn’t so easy when Owen Miller keeps showing up next door.
Owen is too cheerful, too persistent, too unwilling to leave Julian alone. He doesn’t seem to care that Julian is socially awkward, emotionally exhausted, or not exactly in the market for new friends. He just keeps knocking—offering coffee, conversation, and warmth Julian isn’t sure he deserves.
Julian came here to be alone.
So why does it feel like Owen is exactly what he needs?
Perfect for readers who love:
✔ Neighbors-to-lovers romance
✔ A grumpy loner and his sunshiney nightmare
✔ First love & slow-burn warmth
✔ Cozy winter cabin vibes
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About the author
M. Anderson
11 books72 followersM. Anderson is an independent author and illustrator of emotional, character-driven queer romance. Known for blending heartfelt storytelling with a touch of humor and spice, her books explore themes of self-acceptance, second chances, and the quiet chaos of everyday life in Los Angeles.
Her collections follow interconnected friend groups, each book offering a new point of view and a standalone reading experience, while rewarding readers who love to follow character arcs across multiple stories. With a background in art and a love for nostalgic, slice-of-life narratives, M. Anderson’s work invites readers into soft, intimate worlds where love feels personal.
When she’s not writing or drawing, she can be found at her 9-5, digging around in her garden, and spending quiet days at home with her husband and their dog, Charlie.
Website: https://authormanderson.com
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Email: authormanderson@gmail.com
Her collections follow interconnected friend groups, each book offering a new point of view and a standalone reading experience, while rewarding readers who love to follow character arcs across multiple stories. With a background in art and a love for nostalgic, slice-of-life narratives, M. Anderson’s work invites readers into soft, intimate worlds where love feels personal.
When she’s not writing or drawing, she can be found at her 9-5, digging around in her garden, and spending quiet days at home with her husband and their dog, Charlie.
Website: https://authormanderson.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.m.an...
Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/m20anderson
Email: authormanderson@gmail.com
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March 5, 2025
4⭐️
2.25🌶️
Y’all, This Book Was SO Cute. This Is My First Book By This Author And It Certainty WILL NOT Be My Last. I Loved This Book So Much It Was SO Cute. Julian And Owen Were Such Cutie Pies That When They Wanted To Be Together, I Just Simply Couldn’t Not Ship Them So Hard Cause They Were Just So Cute And Perfect. Also The Found Family Vibes We Got In The End Was So Amazing And So Funny. It Was Just So Much Fun To See. I Cannot Wait To Read More Books By This Author. I Haven’t Seen Anyone Talk About Her Or Read Any Of Her Books So I’m Here To Tell You, READ HER BOOKS! And Check Out Her Instagram Cause She Is An Absolute GEM! And I Love Her So Very Much. M Anderson, You Have Some Amazing Writing Girl And I Cannot Wait To Read More Amazing Books By You💕🫶
2.25🌶️
Y’all, This Book Was SO Cute. This Is My First Book By This Author And It Certainty WILL NOT Be My Last. I Loved This Book So Much It Was SO Cute. Julian And Owen Were Such Cutie Pies That When They Wanted To Be Together, I Just Simply Couldn’t Not Ship Them So Hard Cause They Were Just So Cute And Perfect. Also The Found Family Vibes We Got In The End Was So Amazing And So Funny. It Was Just So Much Fun To See. I Cannot Wait To Read More Books By This Author. I Haven’t Seen Anyone Talk About Her Or Read Any Of Her Books So I’m Here To Tell You, READ HER BOOKS! And Check Out Her Instagram Cause She Is An Absolute GEM! And I Love Her So Very Much. M Anderson, You Have Some Amazing Writing Girl And I Cannot Wait To Read More Amazing Books By You💕🫶
March 10, 2025
Julian & Owen
Rating: 3.7⭐
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Neighbors to Lovers
- Slow Burn
- First Times
- Found Family
- Cybersecurity/Nursing Assistant
- Winter Cabin Vibes
- ASD Rep
This was a quick and cute read. Both Julian and Owen have moved back into their parents houses for different reasons, making them neighbors. Owen is a bubbly thing that just wants to hangout with Julian, the grump. As much as Julian wants to isolate, he just can't say no to Owen and his puppy dog eyes. He ends up helping Owen with random tasks, instead of leaving for a break at his cabin.
When he finally makes it out to the cabin, Julian goes through a series of emotions since he is truly isolated after the mess with his friends and ex-boyfriend. He also, begrudgingly, misses Owen. These two are cute together, even when they were just friends, and it was nice reading about Julian finding his happiness again.
Content Warnings (may contain spoilers):
- Graphic sexual content between consenting adults
- Explicit language
- Mentions assisting mother with MS
- Mentions death of a parents (one past; one present)
Verse: No
HEA: Yes
POV: Single - Julian
Breakup: No
Cheat: No
OM/OW Drama: Owen's friend has a crush on Julian
Ages: 22 & 24
Rating: 3.7⭐
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Neighbors to Lovers
- Slow Burn
- First Times
- Found Family
- Cybersecurity/Nursing Assistant
- Winter Cabin Vibes
- ASD Rep
This was a quick and cute read. Both Julian and Owen have moved back into their parents houses for different reasons, making them neighbors. Owen is a bubbly thing that just wants to hangout with Julian, the grump. As much as Julian wants to isolate, he just can't say no to Owen and his puppy dog eyes. He ends up helping Owen with random tasks, instead of leaving for a break at his cabin.
When he finally makes it out to the cabin, Julian goes through a series of emotions since he is truly isolated after the mess with his friends and ex-boyfriend. He also, begrudgingly, misses Owen. These two are cute together, even when they were just friends, and it was nice reading about Julian finding his happiness again.
Content Warnings (may contain spoilers):
- Graphic sexual content between consenting adults
- Explicit language
- Mentions assisting mother with MS
- Mentions death of a parents (one past; one present)
Verse: No
HEA: Yes
POV: Single - Julian
Breakup: No
Cheat: No
OM/OW Drama: Owen's friend has a crush on Julian
Ages: 22 & 24
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