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Something About Us
An MM Romance with High-School Frenemies to 30-Something Lovers
Dion Ravel is pissed off. His last client on a Friday night is late and he has better things to do than to wait on "Ben Smith" and his no doubt unimaginative tattoo design. But then Ben Smith walks into his tattoo studio and he realises this man is far from a stranger... It's Benji, a boy who upended Dion's life a long time ago. Dion knows who he is instantly, but will his high school frenemy (okay, maybe crush) recognise Dion after fifteen years and one gender transition?
Benji Smith is getting a tattoo to honour his mother and try and get a handle on the grief that has wrecked him the last few months. Finding his tattoo artist hot is the last thing he needs. But when they both end up locked in the studio for the night, it becomes clear that there is something about Dion that Benji can't put his finger on. And maybe, there's something about both of them, together, that could lead to them both finding in each other a future their high-school selves dreamed of.
Something About Us is a bi4bi MM romance novella with forced proximity, grumpy x sunshine, and trans and chronic illness (Crohn's disease) rep. It is short, sweet and spicy, and intended for readers aged 18 and over.
Dion Ravel is pissed off. His last client on a Friday night is late and he has better things to do than to wait on "Ben Smith" and his no doubt unimaginative tattoo design. But then Ben Smith walks into his tattoo studio and he realises this man is far from a stranger... It's Benji, a boy who upended Dion's life a long time ago. Dion knows who he is instantly, but will his high school frenemy (okay, maybe crush) recognise Dion after fifteen years and one gender transition?
Benji Smith is getting a tattoo to honour his mother and try and get a handle on the grief that has wrecked him the last few months. Finding his tattoo artist hot is the last thing he needs. But when they both end up locked in the studio for the night, it becomes clear that there is something about Dion that Benji can't put his finger on. And maybe, there's something about both of them, together, that could lead to them both finding in each other a future their high-school selves dreamed of.
Something About Us is a bi4bi MM romance novella with forced proximity, grumpy x sunshine, and trans and chronic illness (Crohn's disease) rep. It is short, sweet and spicy, and intended for readers aged 18 and over.
230 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 3, 2026
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About the author
Frances M. Thompson
33 books216 followersFrances M. Thompson writes stories about bisexual disaster heroes usually getting the HEAs they deserve in her spicy contemporary romance... but sometimes getting into a lot of trouble in her suspense thrillers.
Frances loves chatting with her readers and the best places to do so is in her Facebook Readers' Group or on Instagram.
Originally from London, UK, but now based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Frances is the author of the contemporary (and steamy!) romances, Five Sunsets, The Moon Also Rises, and Let Love Rule, sapphic romances Hummingbird and Butterflies, three short story collections (Shy Feet Short Stories Inspired by Travel, London Eyes Short Stories, and Nine Women: Short Stories), a collection of poetry called Lover Mother Other, and the London Killing series of fast-paced urban thrillers, including The Wait and The Weaker Sex.
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You can find copies of her books (and more!) in her shop.
Frances also works as a freelance writer and blogger. You can read her (oft-neglected) blog, As the Bird flies. She is also the creator of WriteNOW Cards, positive affirmations cards designed to help writers build and enjoy a writing practice they love.
Follow Frances on href="https://www.instagram.com/FrancesMTho... or on TikTok @francesmthompson.
Frances loves chatting with her readers and the best places to do so is in her Facebook Readers' Group or on Instagram.
Originally from London, UK, but now based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Frances is the author of the contemporary (and steamy!) romances, Five Sunsets, The Moon Also Rises, and Let Love Rule, sapphic romances Hummingbird and Butterflies, three short story collections (Shy Feet Short Stories Inspired by Travel, London Eyes Short Stories, and Nine Women: Short Stories), a collection of poetry called Lover Mother Other, and the London Killing series of fast-paced urban thrillers, including The Wait and The Weaker Sex.
To find out about Frances' upcoming books first, sign up to her newsletter.
You can find copies of her books (and more!) in her shop.
Frances also works as a freelance writer and blogger. You can read her (oft-neglected) blog, As the Bird flies. She is also the creator of WriteNOW Cards, positive affirmations cards designed to help writers build and enjoy a writing practice they love.
Follow Frances on href="https://www.instagram.com/FrancesMTho... or on TikTok @francesmthompson.
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March 4, 2026
A beautiful, touching queer love story!
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