Cinder: Some Sparks Refuse to Die After the Fire.

by Colton Drake

Two breakups. One bad idea they can’t stop thinking about.

Tyler Prescott doesn’t want connection—he wants distraction. Something hot enough to burn the name of his ex out of his chest. Something he can control. Justin Brooks wants the same thing. No promises. No feelings. Just heat sharp enough to drown out the past he left behind. What they get instead is tension that coils tight and low. Looks that linger too long. Silence that hums. Bodies that know before minds catch up.

They tell themselves it’s temporary.
They swear it’s just want.
They lie.

Because wanting turns into needing. And every almost-touch feels like a dare neither of them is brave enough to refuse. The restraint is brutal. The hunger worse. And when the line finally snaps, it won’t be gentle. Firefighters know how to handle flames. They’re terrible at surviving desire.

Cinder is a high-heat, slow-burn MM romance about rebound lust, emotional wreckage, and two men who should know better—but burn anyway.

Kindle Edition

Expected publication July 1, 2026

About the author

Colton Drake writes M/M romance with heat, heart, and enough emotional chaos to keep readers up way past their bedtime. Known for crafting bold, character-driven stories packed with grit, longing, and unapologetic passion—thriving in the space where desire gets messy and love refuses to behave. He's a firm believer that romance should be intense, inclusive, and a little dangerous, building worlds where queer men get the spotlight they deserve—raw, vulnerable, and completely unforgettable. His books are fueled by too much caffeine, not enough sleep, and an obsession with complex men who fall hard, kiss harder, and never take the easy way out.

Currently he resides in the U.S. with his partner and four pups.