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Books By Janus Lucky
Word Count: 74000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: The Triumvirate Murders (MM noir—glam & grit, established couple) A sunlit forest. A dragonfly’s flicker. A yellow sports car that doesn’t stop. One August hit-and-run shatters a family—and stains Helsinki’s winter long before the first snow. When celebrated editor Pekka Wall and his much-younger partner, rising sci-fi star Tuomas Ylivire, sweep into the President’s Independence Day gala, they’re Finland’s most-watched queer couple—glamour, gossip, a kiss seen round the nation—until a drunken whisper on live TV hints at bodies beneath the city’s polished veneer. What follows is pure Scandi-noir: a humid, overpacked castle reception turning sour; neoclassical streets and frozen harbors; a trail from luxury boardrooms to back-street bedsits. As Pekka and Tuomas are pulled into a lethal game, a power “triumvirate” of media darlings and tech money treats murder, sex, and blackmail like line items—evidence laundered, reputations traded, desire weaponized, whispers reaching the Kremlin’s door. Love makes them brave. Fame makes them targets. Darkly witty and unabashedly queer, The Triumvirate Murders is a taut, addictive slice of Finnish noir where intimacy and power collide—and where death, for some, is simply a business expense. Expect laughs and tears—sometimes at the same time. For Queer Romance Ink readers MM crime/thriller with an established couple (age-gap, sizzling banter) Scandi-noir atmosphere: Helsinki winter, high society vs. back streets Themes: fame, corruption, loyalty, the cost of truth Content vibe: darkly funny, tense, emotionally satisfying for the leads (no queer tragedy) Heat & heart: intimacy that matters; love as a throughline amid danger If you crave smart, stylish queer noir with bite and heart, start The Triumvirate Murders today and fall for Finland’s most unflappable—and most talked-about—sleuthing duo.
Word Count: 72000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: Handful (MM coming-of-age with sweet first love) A story of courage, friendship, and finding your own way. In the crisp spring of suburban Finland, Tuomas Ylivire is teetering between boyhood and whatever comes next. With his judo kit, razor-sharp wit, and a rule-breaking streak inherited from his legendary detective father, he thinks he’s ready for anything. Then enigmatic Esa walks into his world—and buried truths start to surface. To move forward, Tuomas has to risk the hardest things: trust, vulnerability, and being open about who he is. As secrets unravel and friendships are tested, the boys learn that while being gay is perfectly normal, living honestly—and joyfully—can demand rare courage. Handful is a modern, heartfelt page-turner that blends suspense, smart humour, and the beautiful mess of real life. Expect hope, laughter, and a deeply satisfying finish that lingers. For Queer Romance Ink readers MM YA/NA coming-of-age with sweet, slow-burn first love Found family & fierce friendship vibes Finnish suburban spring and summer setting—crisp, atmospheric, real Emotionally safe: no queer tragedy; hopeful, affirming end Themes: self-acceptance, bravery, loyalty, stepping into your own power If you love tender, smart queer stories where joy outshines every struggle, dive into Handful. Meet Tuomas and Esa—and discover why this is the book everyone’s talking about. Grab your copy today.
Word Count: 84000
Character Identities: Gay
Summary: The Birthmark Murders (MM mystery with slow-burn sparks) Step into a world where secrets smoulder between the lines and truth hides behind the curtain. A famous father’s death. A city of secrets. A son who won’t let go. A play that refuses to stay on the stage. When Mikael—a half-Finnish New Zealander—returns to Finland to probe his father’s supposed suicide, nothing adds up. With reluctant new friend Pekka Wall, a sharp-tongued editor-translator, and a local misfit at his side, the stunning Mikael slips into Finland’s eccentric underbelly. In nightless summer, the light hides more than it reveals; silence is a blade; the past refuses burial. As layers of performance, paranoia, and betrayal peel back, the real challenge isn’t catching a killer—it’s facing the truth. Darkly funny and emotionally charged, The Birthmark Murders blends satire with sorrow, theatre with obsession, and a distinctly Finnish atmosphere you’ll feel in your bones. It launches a new pair of gay sleuths—Pekka Wall & Tuomas Ylivire—who crackle with wit and chemistry… even as the body count rises. For Queer Romance Ink readers MM mystery / crime with slow-burn attraction and banter Reluctant partners → found family vibes Queer leads front and center, no tragedy porn Atmospheric Nordic summer, theatre & literary satire Tone: darkly comic, emotionally satisfying, hopeful ending for the sleuths If you love smart, stylish queer mysteries with bite and heart—start The Birthmark Murders today. Grab your copy and meet your next favorite duo.
