Books like At Certain Points We Touch by Lauren J. Joseph

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.

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.

A tale of passion and power, where a man and woman are drawn together despite their pasts

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.

Henry "Monty" Montague, a rakish English gentleman, embarks on a Grand Tour of Europe, chasing pleasure and a forbidden affection for his best friend Percy. Amid family expectations and a perilous chase, his hedonistic journey tests love, loyalty and identity.

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.

A queer YA romantic comedy where two girls become involved in a fake romance and must figure out if they truly want to be together or if their plans are just a disaster waiting to happen.

A young woman with the power to grow plants uses her gift to uncover a sinister inheritance in this contemporary fantasy.

During the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, 17‑year‑old Hanneke secretly trades black market goods while grieving her boyfriend’s death and shielding her parents from the harsh reality of wartime life.

In the vibrant Santos Vista neighborhood of San Antonio, teenage muralist Ander Martinez navigates family expectations, a gap year, and a burgeoning love with waiter Santiago, all while confronting the fragility of home amid ICE intervention.

In the scorched streets of Nova City, young hero Nicholas Bell bands with his superhero boyfriend to protect citizens amid political intrigue, family secrets, and a looming betrayal that threatens to burn the city whole.

A trans wizard and a bad boy biker must navigate the world of magic and romance to find true love.

A captivating tale of love, loss, and the search for the truth in a world torn apart by the relentless wind and the ocean's endless embrace.

Alex Price, a 19‑year‑old star captain of the Houston Hell Hounds, battles an anxiety disorder while embracing his gay identity. Partnered with former figure‑skating prodigy Elijah Rodriguez—whose Olympic hopes were shattered by a seizure disorder—the two plan to reveal their love after the Stanley Cup season, but a spousal‑outing fan threatens their future.

**An enemies-to-lovers lesbian romance with an ice queen whose frosty facade is melted by the power of touch.** Hannah Martin has an unusual job: she’s a professional cuddler. While she has a big heart for her clients, she hasn’t found someone special to snuggle up to in her personal life. Winter Sullivan isn’t looking for love. She’s an aloof workaholic who’s built walls of ice around herself. She would rather drive toothpicks under her fingernails than cuddle, and she certainly doesn’t want to share her space with anyone. When Winter’s estranged father dies, he leaves her one last surprise: she and Hannah, a perfect stranger, will inherit a building together. But there’s a catch: first, they have to live together for ninety-two days. Winter is determined to dislike her rival, but soon finds Hannah isn’t what she expected at all. Thanks to a hilarious doormat war, a cuddle dare from Winter’s half sister, and a kiss in the most unusual of places, the frosty fortress around her heart begins to melt. Will she be able to accept that love might be just a touch way?

A dark tale of obsession, romance, and crime, set in a world where passion and possession reign supreme.