Gilded Inheritance

Some inherit fortune. Some inherit cages.

by Ryan Moore

Logan Westwood has everything — wealth, power, and a legacy carved in stone. The golden heir of an old-money dynasty, his life has been scripted from birth: Ivy League prestige, boardroom battles, and a future mapped out by generations of men in gilded portraits.

But beneath the polish lies a restless heart. The dreams his father dismissed. The freedom he was never allowed. And the love he was never meant to choose.

When a single chance encounter threatens to unravel the chains of expectation, Logan faces a choice that could shatter the dynasty he was born to protect. Desire collides with legacy, and for the first time, the golden son must decide if his life belongs to him — or to the empire that owns his name.

Gilded Inheritance is a seductive MM billionaire romance that blends slow-burn tension with breathtaking passion, set against a glittering backdrop of privilege, family secrets, and forbidden longing.

A billionaire heir torn between duty and desire
An intoxicating romance that defies every rule
Legacy, rebellion, and the cost of forbidden passion
Darkly glamorous slow-burn with high emotional stakes
The irresistible beginning of the Private Encounters: Power & Possession series

Step into Logan Westwood’s world today and experience a love story that dares to defy destiny.

Available on: October 8, 2025
Genres:

Erotic Romance, Gaylit, Yaoi

Tags:

author - american

Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 5
Romantic Content: 5
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Gay
Protagonist 1 Age: 18-25
Protagonist 2 Age: 18-25
Word Count: 10,000
Setting: USA
Languages Available: English

About the Author

About Ryan Moore:

#1 Bestselling Author in LGBTQ+ Short Stories, Ryan Moore is an emerging voice in M/M erotic romance, known for crafting steamy, emotionally charged stories that explore the complexities of desire and connection. A native of the Pacific Northwest, Ryan grew up with a love for storytelling, finding inspiration in the region’s brooding landscapes and vibrant, diverse communities. With a background in literature and a passion for exploring unconventional romances, Ryan has developed a unique style that blends heartfelt emotion with irresistible heat.

When he’s not writing, he loves spending time outdoors—kayaking in Seattle’s waters, hiking through national parks, and camping under the stars. At home, he enjoys cooking and entertaining friends, drawing inspiration from both his travels and his everyday surroundings to infuse a fresh perspective into the world of M/M romance.

In his latest series, Private Encounters, Ryan invites readers to lose themselves in a world of hidden desires, intense passions, and the thrilling journey to love. He currently resides in Seattle with his golden retriever, Alex, a well-worn notebook, and an endless coffee supply, ever ready to capture the next story waiting to be told.

U Might Have Missed

Word Count: Click here to reveal67500 (Click here to hide)

Character Identities: Click here to revealLesbian (Click here to hide)

Summary: Shy Lindsay Fleming has just summoned up all her courage and come out. All she's ever wanted is to be accepted for herself, but though her best friend, Myra, is okay with her sexual orientation, many of her high school friends are not. Her parents don't understand at all, leaving Lindsay angry and confused. During the Christmas season, Lindsay attends a meeting for the "newly out," but she leaves when that turns into a disaster. On her way home, she saves a young woman from being mugged - by four red-skinned aliens! The woman, Jonephra ("Call me Jo") is a resident of the planet Carinna, located in another dimension. The red-skinned men, known as "Marauders," are a mean, ruthless bunch who stole jewels that power Jo's home world, and she's on a mission to get them back. Turkel leads the band of heartless pirates, and they'll kill anyone who gets in the way of their looting and pillaging. Lindsay is reluctant to get involved, but she agrees to help Jo, who she is attracted to. Jo is tall and self-confident, and Lindsay thinks Jo might like her, but she feels so shy and awkward. Will she be able to shed her shyness and gain enough confidence to win Jo's heart? Even more risky: will Lindsay survive the dangerous Marauders, find the jewels and return them before Jo's planet runs out of reserve power?

Check This Out Too

Word Count: Click here to reveal75000 (Click here to hide)

Character Identities: Click here to revealGay, Genderfluid (Click here to hide)

Summary: A grumpy aristocrat, a closeted doctor, a vast country estate, and a priceless butter dish – welcome to Rossingley! Dr Jay Sorrentino is getting married in ten days’ time to the girl of his dreams. So what the hell is he doing in a gay London club with a stupidly handsome stranger? As if calling off the wedding and alienating friends and family isn’t enough, Jay also has to contend with starting a new job in a new hospital. The last thing he needs is for his prickly supervisor to recognise him. Dr Lucien Avery, the unexpected and reluctant heir to the vast Rossingley estate, is difficult. Reclusive and miserable, he hates packed lunches, bland clothing choices, most of his colleagues, and supervising junior doctors. That is, until the delectable Dr Sorrentino turns up on his doorstep. To Hold A Hidden Pearl (Rossingley #1) is an M/M contemporary romance centred around Rossingley, a fictional country house and estate in southern England. The first in the series, it can be read as a standalone.