[PRE-ORDER] A Christmas Inn, Maine by Aaron Kyte

Release Date: 10/13/2026

holiday romance • queer romance • small-town romance • forced proximity • grumpy x sunshine

A fresh start in a sleepy Maine town takes an unexpectedly romantic turn when a former book editor returns home determined to save his family's struggling inn. Adam Wheatley has a plan, a deadline, and absolutely no intention of falling for the charming contractor who arrives to help make his Christmas miracle possible.

The Vibe

Adam is freshly out of work, freshly out of a relationship, and determined to rebuild his life on his own terms. Taking on the renovation of his aunt's beloved inn gives him a purpose and a chance to prove that he can turn things around.

Then there's Graham, the maddeningly competent contractor who offers exactly the kind of practical help Adam needs, along with a smile and kindness that make keeping his heart safely out of the equation increasingly difficult.

Set against a cozy Maine backdrop and filled with holiday warmth, inn renovations, and romantic tension, this feel-good queer rom-com is a charming escape for readers who love small towns, Christmas magic, and two men discovering that the future they imagined might not be the one they truly want.

Tropes & Tags

• Queer romance
• M/M romance
• Holiday romance
• Small-town romance
• Forced proximity
• Contractor romance
• Inn setting
• Christmas setting
• Fresh start
• Workplace-adjacent romance
• Cozy romantic comedy
• Renovation project
• Feel-good romance