Matthew Dante

MM thriller/romance author

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Check out this amazing June month box to celebrate Pride!! • @diannaromanbooks To celebrate Pride month, I think it's important to acknowledge the adversities faced by the LGBTQ+ community, so June's MM romance box theme will feature books that tackle tough subjects such as homophobia, conversion therapy, and societal bigotry. Please check the trigger warnings for each title. Swipe to see June's selections. The swag pack is a secret 🤫😉 A huge thank you to these authors for voicing out about these subjects: @a.e.madsen @authorchristinalee @rileyhartwrites @authormorticiaknight @cwdixonauthor @am_johnson_author @marie.sinbooks @nickyjames5902 The April boxes are on their way! There are still some May - Single Dads & Hurt/Comfort boxes left in the shop, if you'd like to snag one for the May shipment. The June boxes will ship the 1st of June. 📬 www.diannaroman.com #romanceboxsubscription #mmbookboxes #mmbookbox #mmreads #mmbookstagram #mmromance #pridebooks #pridereads #lgbtqreads #lgbtqbookstagram #RomansRoMANceBoxes #bookmail #bookmailisthebestmail #signedpaperbacks https://www.instagram.com/p/CqlHF8frp97/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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FRACTURED series and the ROUGH EDGES series. Meet Marc and Alex in the Fractured Series, along with Seth who we first meet in Fractured Soul. See how these characters first got their starts. #gaythriller #gaydarkromance #darkromance #gayromance #mmromance #connectedbooks #kindle #matthewdante https://www.instagram.com/p/CqiiaYCrf24/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The mind can be a dangerous weapon… AVENGING DES isn’t only about rugged men, steamy scenes, and violent acts. The are also deeper themes being explored by each of these characters. #gaythriller #gaydarkromance #gayromance #mmromance #matthewdante #kindle #books #gaybookstagram #kindleunlimited #saturdayreading #hotandsteamy #biawakening #foundfamily https://www.instagram.com/p/CqfoB4_rwrk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book stacking challenge! Got my Bears guarding the boys, surrounded by great reads. #Avengingdes #matthewdante #roughedges @author_garry_michael @jeris.jean @writer_michael_z_mcandrew #bookstacks #gaybooks #gaybookstagram #lgbtbooks #kindle #kindleunlimited #fridayreads #mmromance #gayromance #booksofig https://www.instagram.com/p/CqeA4drLDXu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The whole crew. Ready and waiting for you to take them home. ROUGH EDGES series. #gaydarkromance #gayromance #mmromance #gaybook #lgbtbooks #fridayreads #hotandsteamy #lgbtqia #barnesandnoble #kindle #kindleunlimited #matthewdante #reading #queerauthors https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqd_9OArjcY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Little did he realize that only one man could ever fill his heart. Only one man had always been there through thick and thin. Only one man ever truly understood him. Only the talented @annabeero could ever captured the animalistic and smouldering good looks of Cillian in this Art work. AVENGING DES is available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. #gaythriller #gaydarkromance #gayromance #gayromancebooks #mmromance #darkromancereads #hotandsteamyread #comingsoon #matthewdante #teampatrick #gaybook #lgbtbooks #queerauthors #gaymerch #gayboyswag #roughedges #sundayreading #🏳️‍🌈 #gaybookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CqdagnGr5br/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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☘️His heart only belongs to one person☘️ #gaydarkromance #gayromance #mmromance #darkromance #matthewdante #roughedges #hotandirish #steamyreads #hotandsteamy #gaybook #lgbtbooks #lgbtbookstagram #lgbtqia #kindle #kindleunlimited #steamybooks #🏳️‍🌈 #mmbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CqanXBfrv6Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“The Better Half’s Club” 🫒🍸Keeping this classy🍸🫒 AVENGING DES now available. Link in bio. #gaythriller #gayromanceauthor #gaydarkromance #darkromance #gaysas #mmromance #gaybookstagram #gaybooks #gaybook #kindle #hotandsteamy #gaysteam #steamybooks #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbtbookstagram #🏳️‍🌈 #book #queer #queerbookstagram #lovebook #goodreads #kindleunlimited #matthewdante https://www.instagram.com/p/CqY7cN3rDSw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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☘️Few can resist his smouldering Irish charm☘️ #gaydarkromance #gayromance #mmromance #darkromance #matthewdante #roughedges #hotandirish #steamyreads #hotandsteamy #gaybook #lgbtbooks #lgbtbookstagram #lgbtqia #kindle #kindleunlimited #steamybooks #🏳️‍🌈 #mmbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CqX5nzWL1Vq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Cillian is definitely a thirst trap. Who doesn’t love a guy in tight jeans leaving little to the imagination 😈❤️🔥 AVENGING DES is now available. Links in bio. #gaythriller #gaydarkromance #gayromance #mmromance #friendstolovers #biawakening #gayboy #gaybook #lgbtbookstagram #kindle #kindleunlimited #mustread #matthewdante #hotandsteamy #hotandspicy #guyonguy #lgbtqia #queerauthor #queerauthors #booksofinstagram #booksofig https://www.instagram.com/p/CqWaDN9rq1G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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☘️SIGNED BOOKS for Avenging Des are now available. Link in bio. ☘️ Happy reading! #gaythriller #gaydarkromance #gayromance #friendstolovers #biawakening #mmromance #saturdayreading #queerauthors #🏳️‍🌈 #gaybook #lgbtbookstagram #lgbtqia #kindle #kindleunlimited #hotandsteamy #booksoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CqNlpHXr8VG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book Sale!! Love to Hate You will be getting a makeover! Want a signed copy of the original book cover? Fill out the order form in my Linktree. #gayromance #mmromance #gayromancebooks #matthewdante #🏳️‍🌈 #booksale #queerauthor https://www.instagram.com/p/CqMue9Jg2SW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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☘️Rough Edges Series.☘️ Did you know? Which couple is your favorite? Are you able to choose?? #biawakening #matthewdante #mmromance #gaydarkromance #friendstolovers #indieauthor #kindle #hotandsteamy #darkromance #🏳️‍🌈 #gaythriller #kindleunlimited #possessivemen #lgbtqia #goodreads #booktok #gaybooktok #queerauthors https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLF3Ezrvuk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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☘️What are people saying about AVENGING DES?☘️ Love these comments! ❤️ #gaythriller #gaydarkromance #gayromance #mmromance #matthewdante #mustread #kindle #gaybook #gaybookstagram #gaybookreviews #bookbuzz #bookbub #queerauthors #hotandsteamy #lgbt #lgbtbooks #barnesandnoble #loveislove #lovegay #biawakening #friendstolovers https://www.instagram.com/p/CqI7-4Orl2F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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☘️AVENGING DES, now available. Links in bio.☘️ ❤️An MM friends to lovers dark romance.❤️ #mmromance #friendstolovers #biawakening #matthewdante #bookstagrammer #indieauthor #gaydarkromance #kindle #queerauthors #gayforyou #hotandsteamy #gayromance https://www.instagram.com/p/CqB56YZrFPW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Check out this amazing review below! Thank you so much ❤️❤️ • @rainbow.readerjsw I’ve had a wonderful reading month and it’s no surprise at this point that it continued with “Avenging Des” by Matthew Dante. I’ve read much of his work by this point so I’m accustomed to layered characters, passion and steam, and twist filled thriller elements wrapped up in a highly enjoyable package. Cil and Des’ chapter in the Rough Edges series is no exception and in many ways is the strongest out of the series. While escaping a mobster, Des reconnects with childhood friend Cillian and old feelings resurface as he joins Cillian’s crew and family to take down the guy trying to end his life. By now many of us tune in for the spice and steam and there’s plenty of this included in this book which absolutely no one will complain about, as well as a tightly woven, exciting and dark thriller that’s mysterious enough to propel the narrative forward with intrigue while thankfully not getting bogged down by so much detail it feels tiresome after a whole, like many thrillers fall victim to. Those would be enough strengths on their own, but what I enjoyed most was the careful way Cillian and Des’ relationship was explored through their history and learning about their shared experiences and how no one else really stacked up to the bond they had. It led to some crackling romantic tension and a deeper appreciation for them as a couple because the strongest part of their connection was beyond just physical things. And of course I always love seeing cameos and supporting roles from characters from past novels in this series, especially Seth (always) and Mickey, and I gained a deeper appreciation for Scott this time around too. I also so appreciated the found family and family bonds portrayed by Mickey and this whole group. They are a little bit insane and dark but their loyalty and acceptance of each other knows no bounds and I loved the quote I included about strength coming from respect and loyalty. I’m so thankful I got to enjoy these ARCs and I’m already excited to see what this author creates next. These are comfort reads for me that feel engaging and like old friends. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp73l4xr3nz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Reading reviews like this make me so happy. Seeing readers connect on such a personal level with these characters and this series, means the world to me. Thank you Lori ❤️ • @lclovesromancebooks Avenging Des by Matthew Dante How do you start a review for a book that you didn’t want to end? I always have trouble picking a favorite, BUT Avenging Des might just be my favorite of the entire Rough Edges series! Cillian left Ireland and his best friend Des behind four years ago. Since then, he’s been working for Mickey at Ye’ Old Pint as a server and barback. What he won’t really admit to is being lonely even though he spends at least part of his nights wrapped in the arms of a woman. When Des walks in to Ye’ Old Pint, it’s as if something wakes up inside him. Des is really the only person Cill’s ever felt complete with and the only person who ever made him him feel confident. But Des has brought trouble with him. BIG TROUBLE. Will Cill be able to keep him safe? What a story!!! I didn’t want it to end. I love a good best friends to lovers story and with in Cillian’s bi-awakening this story had a little more awww. I loved that Cillian, while confused at first, wasn’t upset or angry, he just went with his feelings. He acknowledged that he’d been missing something for so long and that Des was his missing piece. Oh and when Des was helping him learn to read? Please, here, here is my heart Matthew Dante, you can keep it. Des is an absolutely beautiful person. The Better Halves Club needs a mention as well. It started with Seth and then each of Mickey’s boys’ other halves joined with Scott and Skyler rounding out the S Club. Who can not fall in love with characters like these? I love this series. There is so much pull in the story and the characters are so likeable. I’m not sure where the Rough Edges series goes from here, I’m here for it though until the very end. #gayfiction #gayromance #kindleunlimited #mmromance #gaythriller #mustreads #seriesreads #roughedges #matthewdante #bestfriendstolovers #biawakening #foundfamily https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp6rHJ6AqsU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=