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The Road to Us Collection #2
Playing with Fire
A grumpy/sunshine duo. A motorcycle rally. A slow burn MM romance with sparks, scars, and second chances.
Carlos
The thing about fire is, you never notice how close you’re standing until it burns. Chuck’s that kind of fire—short fuse, sharp tongue, and the kind of stare that pins me in place. He drives me crazy, which would be fine if he didn’t also make me laugh, listen, and look twice when no one else does. I told myself helping him plan this rally was just a favor for a friend. Then the late nights started feeling like something else entirely.
Chuck
I don’t do sunshine. I do engines, late shifts, and keeping my head down. But Carlos has this way of worming into my space, bright and relentless, until I start looking forward to the sound of his laugh more than the roar of my bike. He’s everything I don't deserve. He's soft, open, good. And somehow, he’s the one thing I can’t seem to stay away from.
The Road to Us Collection
Playing with Fire is part of The Road to Us Collection, a series of interconnected queer romances about friendship, found family, and falling in love against the odds. Each book can be read as a standalone, but together they weave a larger story of love, loyalty, and connection.
Carlos
The thing about fire is, you never notice how close you’re standing until it burns. Chuck’s that kind of fire—short fuse, sharp tongue, and the kind of stare that pins me in place. He drives me crazy, which would be fine if he didn’t also make me laugh, listen, and look twice when no one else does. I told myself helping him plan this rally was just a favor for a friend. Then the late nights started feeling like something else entirely.
Chuck
I don’t do sunshine. I do engines, late shifts, and keeping my head down. But Carlos has this way of worming into my space, bright and relentless, until I start looking forward to the sound of his laugh more than the roar of my bike. He’s everything I don't deserve. He's soft, open, good. And somehow, he’s the one thing I can’t seem to stay away from.
The Road to Us Collection
Playing with Fire is part of The Road to Us Collection, a series of interconnected queer romances about friendship, found family, and falling in love against the odds. Each book can be read as a standalone, but together they weave a larger story of love, loyalty, and connection.
- GenresM M RomanceRomance
279 pages, Paperback
Published July 31, 2025
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About the author
M. Anderson
12 books85 followersM. Anderson (or just Em) writes spicy, heartfelt MM romance for readers who crave "squishy," feel-good love stories that still pack a serious emotional punch. Whether you are looking for the laugh-out-loud humor of her earlier works or the deep, soul-stirring emotions of her latest releases, Em’s books are grounded in cozy, character-driven charm.
She got her start building a community of dedicated readers on Wattpad, where she discovered her passion for writing flawed, highly relatable characters. Today, her books explore the healing power of nature, found family, and love in all its messy, beautiful forms—taking readers on journeys from slow-burn childhood romances to darker forbidden loves.
Em doesn't just write her stories, she is also an artist. She illustrates her own book covers and creates custom artwork for her worlds, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves alongside characters who feel like old friends.
Click the "Follow" button for updates on her new releases! You can also see the artwork that goes with the stories and connect with Em at authormanderson dot com, or author.m.anderson on IG and TT.
She got her start building a community of dedicated readers on Wattpad, where she discovered her passion for writing flawed, highly relatable characters. Today, her books explore the healing power of nature, found family, and love in all its messy, beautiful forms—taking readers on journeys from slow-burn childhood romances to darker forbidden loves.
Em doesn't just write her stories, she is also an artist. She illustrates her own book covers and creates custom artwork for her worlds, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves alongside characters who feel like old friends.
Click the "Follow" button for updates on her new releases! You can also see the artwork that goes with the stories and connect with Em at authormanderson dot com, or author.m.anderson on IG and TT.
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