Books like Something Like Summer by Jay Bell

Alex Claremont-Diaz, the United States’ First Son, confronts diplomatic drama when he falls for the Prince of Wales, Henry. Their staged truce turns into a real romance that could reshape politics and personal identities alike.

Two strangers receive a call that they will die today and use an app to befriend each other, sharing a single unforgettable day that turns into a profound journey of love, friendship, and acceptance.

Ari, a fifteen‑year‑old Mexican‑American with a brother in prison, meets Dante and a friendship sparks that forces him to confront his identity, family, and sexuality.

When a copied email threatens to expose his hidden identity, sixteen‑year‑old Simon Spier must decide whether to protect his secret, save his friend, and risk a new, unexpected romance.

OCD‑stricken Griffin mourns the loss of his first love, Theo, whose drowning death shatters his world and threatens to unravel the secrets he keeps.

In a high‑school where the rules are rewritten, sophomore Paul seeks love, friendship, and a future that fits him in a world of cheerleaders on Harley bikes and a gay‑straight alliance that throws curveballs.

Cameron Post, a gay teen from a conservative Montana ranch town, is sent to a conversion therapy center after her family demands she change her sexual orientation.

Patricia Highsmith’s final novel, "Small g," opens with a shocking murder in a Zurich bar and navigates the tangled strands of love, sexuality, jealousy, and death against a Swiss backdrop.

Will Dillard, a grad student, confronts the trauma of a gay-to-straight conversion camp in Mississippi after a horror film about the camp releases, prompting a journey back to resolve the past and uncover its lingering mysteries.

"Four years after his boyfriend kicked him to the curb, Steven is still trying to find a replacement. There's been no shortage of casual couplings and one night (or less) stands, but while other body parts are catered to, his heart wants something more."--p. [4] of back cover.

When Charlie’s summer vacation turns into a stay‑at‑home stint with his younger brother, he discovers that adventure can be found right in his own neighborhood, where new friends and unexpected experiences await.

Mitchell, in his early forties, receives a dream job offer in New York but feels the absence of love. Meanwhile, Raheim, newly sober, seeks a starring role that could launch his acting career.

Short stories ... about the emergence of young love--of bonfires and beaches, of the magical in-between time when young lives step from one world to another, and about finding the courage to be who you really are, to follow your heart and live an authentic life.

This isn't a coming out story. Nor is it the tale of a lonely heart seeking companionship. This is about survival. My name is Nathaniel Courtney and I'm a survivor. Instead of letting the cruelty of others wear me down, I grew strong. I didn't allow hard truths (secrets of where I come from) challenge my identity. I even weathered the softer, more subtle hardships of the heart. Love is a Trojan horse, sneaking through the gates, forcing you to let down your guard, and leaving you ransacked and vulnerable. I emerged from that war not unscathed but as a new man. The only mistake I ever made was letting the right guy get away. Now I've got one more chance. I've been fighting my whole life, and this is the final battle, because if I fail now ... I won't. You'll see. Just sit down and listen to my story, Kelly Phillips, and when I'm done, please don't walk away. When I'm finally through, take this weary solider into your arms so we can find peace together.