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ASHLYN KANE
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Ashlyn Kane
Writer of queer romcoms

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Cover art for 'Love It or List It' featuring two men, one holding a paintbrush and the other holding a rag, surrounded by animals and home improvement tools.
Preorder here.
LOVE IT OR LIST IT – COMING OCT. 21

There’s no people like home.

When strangers Austin Taylor and Joe Romano jointly inherit a dilapidated farmhouse, it’s as much of a burden as a windfall. But a little sweat equity could turn it around—if they survive the farmhouse death trap and their attraction to each other.


Book cover for 'Sheep Calm and Merry On' featuring two figures playing ice hockey on a frozen pond, with snowy landscapes and red barns in the background.
Sheep calm and merry on – coming nov. 4

Snowy with a chance of snuggles.

It’s a small world after all when ex-hockey player, now sheep farmer Devon rescues fellow former pro Noah from a blizzard on I-75. Surely they can find something merry and bright about this holiday season….

Book cover for 'Love It or List It' featuring two men painting a room, surrounded by cats and a dog, with a ladder and paint supplies in the background.
Preorder here.
love it or list it – oct. 21

There’s no people like home.

When strangers Austin Taylor and Joe Romano jointly inherit a dilapidated farmhouse, it’s as much of a burden as a windfall. But a little sweat equity could turn it around—if they survive the farmhouse death trap and their attraction to each other.


sheep calm and merry on – nov. 4

Snowy with a chance of snuggles.

It’s a small world after all when ex-hockey player, now sheep farmer Devon rescues fellow former pro Noah from a blizzard on I-75. Surely they can find something merry and bright about this holiday season….

Cover art for 'Sheep Calm and Merry On' by Ashlyn Kane, featuring a snowy landscape with a red barn, two people ice skating, and a dog.
Preorder link coming soon.

Cover of 'Homecoming for Beginners' by Ashlyn Kane featuring two male characters standing in front of a house with a playful and colorful background. The title is prominently displayed at the top, and a tagline reads, 'It's just a house until you fill it.'
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homecoming for beginners

It’s just a house until you fill it.

Six months ago Ollie’s best friend died and left him the sole guardian of Theo. Now they’re moving in with Ty, the town pariah with the heart of gold. Together Ty and Ollie navigate family, grief, and small-town politics, but can they find their way to happy ever after?


textbook defense

Faking it was the easy part.

What happens when you end up moving in with someone after a fake first date? Librarian Rowan and hockey player Jordy are about to find out that there’s no textbook defense against falling in love.

Cover of Textbook Defense
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Cover of 'Homecoming for Beginners' by Ashlyn Kane featuring two male characters standing in front of a house with a playful and colorful background. The title is prominently displayed at the top, and a tagline reads, 'It's just a house until you fill it.'
Amazon | Kobo | B&N | Apple Books | Google Books
homecoming for beginners

It’s just a house until you fill it.

Six months ago Ollie’s best friend died and left him the sole guardian of Theo. Now they’re moving in with Ty, the town pariah with the heart of gold. Together Ty and Ollie navigate family, grief, and small-town politics, but can they find their way to happy ever after?


textbook defense

Faking it was the easy part.

What happens when you end up moving in with someone after a fake first date? Librarian Rowan and hockey player Jordy are about to find out that there’s no textbook defense against falling in love.

Cover of Textbook Defense
Buy here.

Extras and Free Reads

A close-up of an edited manuscript with red comments and corrections, featuring a red pen and the caption 'Love It List It Editorial Comments' at the bottom.
Get a sneak peek at Love It or List It by Ashlyn Kane and Morgan James–through an editor’s eyes.
A close-up of a lit pink candle sitting on a silver candle holder, with bubbles surrounding it, suggesting a serene and relaxing atmosphere.
A lonely man tries to take a relaxing bath and gets more than he bargained for.
Two hockey players in action on the ice, one in a white jersey and the other in a red jersey, with the title 'the Unrivaled Post-Game Celebration' at the bottom.
Unexpectedly, Grady finds himself the boyfriend of a Stanley Cup Final contender. He kinda likes it.
A close-up of an edited manuscript with red comments and corrections, featuring a red pen and the caption 'Love It List It Editorial Comments' at the bottom.
Get a sneak peek at Love It or List It by Ashlyn Kane and Morgan James–through an editor’s eyes.
A close-up of a lit pink candle sitting on a silver candle holder, with bubbles surrounding it, suggesting a serene and relaxing atmosphere.
A lonely man tries to take a relaxing bath and gets more than he bargained for.
Two hockey players in action on the ice, one in a white jersey and the other in a red jersey, with the title 'the Unrivaled Post-Game Celebration' at the bottom.
Unexpectedly, Grady finds himself the boyfriend of a Stanley Cup Final contender. He kinda likes it.

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