Every Chance to Stay
(2026)(The sixth book in the Bears of Firefly Valley series)
A novel by Ryder O'Malley
Drag queens, burly bears, closeted CEOs, steamy romps, and a town that welcomes all.
I am supposed to retire.
One final performance. One last lip synch. A tasteful exit before forty turns me into that queen. Mabel Syrup is drag royalty. Firefly welcomes her with open arms. Mike, on the other hand, is shy and awkward.
The problem is, he is me. I am Mike.
Then a buttoned up CEO walks into Firefly, enamored by a town trying to throw its first pride parade. He’s closeted and achingly ordinary. He thinks Mike is the bravest man in the world, living as his authentic self. He’s not looking at Mabel. He’s looking at Mike.
Did I mention I have no idea who I am anymore?
Firefly wants majestic and mouthy Mabel. He wants whoever I am underneath the performance. I’m not sure those are different people anymore. I’m scared if I give the town what it wants, I’ll scare off Mr. CEO. He’s not ready to see me in all my drag glory.
Because maybe Mabel isn’t the mask. Maybe she’s part of my truth.
Every Chance to Stay is a M/M, snarky romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. Be warned, there will be drag ensembles, burly bears, steamy romps, discovered identities, and a town that welcomes all.
The Bears of Firefly Valley Series
I am supposed to retire.
One final performance. One last lip synch. A tasteful exit before forty turns me into that queen. Mabel Syrup is drag royalty. Firefly welcomes her with open arms. Mike, on the other hand, is shy and awkward.
The problem is, he is me. I am Mike.
Then a buttoned up CEO walks into Firefly, enamored by a town trying to throw its first pride parade. He’s closeted and achingly ordinary. He thinks Mike is the bravest man in the world, living as his authentic self. He’s not looking at Mabel. He’s looking at Mike.
Did I mention I have no idea who I am anymore?
Firefly wants majestic and mouthy Mabel. He wants whoever I am underneath the performance. I’m not sure those are different people anymore. I’m scared if I give the town what it wants, I’ll scare off Mr. CEO. He’s not ready to see me in all my drag glory.
Because maybe Mabel isn’t the mask. Maybe she’s part of my truth.
Every Chance to Stay is a M/M, snarky romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers. Be warned, there will be drag ensembles, burly bears, steamy romps, discovered identities, and a town that welcomes all.
The Bears of Firefly Valley Series
- One Reason to Stay
More Reason to Stay
Every Reason to Stay
One Chance to Stay
More Chances to Stay
Every Chance to Stay
Genre: Gay Romance
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