J.L. Merrow

J.L. Merrow is a British author known for her work in contemporary and paranormal gay romance novels. Merrow studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge, where she discovered that a career in a laboratory was not for her. Despite her scientific background, Merrow found her true passion in writing, with a focus on gay romance. She is particularly fond of contemporary romantic comedy and mystery stories, and has achieved significant recognition for her work in these genres.

Merrow's novel "Slam!" won the 2013 Rainbow Award for Best LGBT Romantic Comedy, while her novella "Muscling Through" was a 2013 EPIC Award finalist. Her book "Relief Valve" is a finalist in the 2015 EPIC Awards, and several of her other works have been EPIC Awards finalists as well. These accolades speak to Merrow's talent for crafting engaging and humorous stories that resonate with readers.

In addition to her success as a writer, Merrow is also an active member of the UK GLBTQ Fiction Meet organizing team. She is a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ fiction community and has made significant contributions to its growth and development. Merrow's work continues to delight and entertain readers, and her commitment to her craft is evident in the quality of her stories.

J.L. Merrow is a unique voice in the world of gay romance, and her refusal to conform to expectations sets her apart from her peers. She is a proud Englishwoman who defies the stereotype of tea-drinking Brits, and her writing reflects her individuality and creativity. Merrow's stories are infused with humor and warmth, making them a joy to read for fans of the genre. Her contributions to the LGBTQ+ fiction community are significant, and she continues to be a strong advocate for its growth and success.
Camwolf Books
# Title Year
1 Camwolf 2011
2 Lonewolf 2011
Glastonbury Tales Books
# Title Year
1 Face Blind 2022
The Plumber's Mate Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Pressure Head 2012
2 Relief Valve 2014
3 Heat Trap 2015
4 Blow Down 2016
5 Lock Nut 2018
6 Stop Cock 2021
Rael and Lars Books
# Title Year
1 A Blast from the Past 2010
2 A Wish Too Far 2011
3 A Calling for Pleasure 2011
4 A Glutton for Punishment 2013
Mad About the Brit Boys Books
# Title Year
1 Mad About the Boys 2013
2 Boys Who Go Bump in the Night 2015
3 Help, My Boyfriend's an Alien! 2016
4 Boy Meets Boy Meets Boy 2016
5 Truly, Madly, Boys 2016
The Shamwell Tales Books
# Title Year
1 Caught! 2014
2 Played! 2015
3 Out! 2016
4 Spun! 2017
Porthkennack Books
# Title Year
1 Wake Up Call 2017
2 One Under 2017
3 A Gathering Storm (By: Joanna Chambers) 2017
4 Broke Deep (By: Charlie Cochrane) 2017
5 Love at First Hate 2018
6 House of Cards (By: Garrett Leigh) 2017
7 Junkyard Heart (By: Garrett Leigh) 2017
8 Foxglove Copse ( By: Alex Beecroft) 2017
9 Count the Shells (By: Charlie Cochrane) 2017
10 Contraband Hearts (By: Alex Beecroft) 2018
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Wight Mischief 2011
2 Midnight in Berlin 2012
3 Hard Tail 2012
4 Trick of Time 2013
5 Slam! 2013
6 Fall Hard 2013
7 Free Ride 2015
8 A Flirty Dozen 2015
9 A Pint of Beer, a Bag of Chips, and Thou 2015
10 Lovers Leap 2016
11 To Love a Traitor 2020
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Muscling Through 2011
2 It's All Geek to Me 2014
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Sindustry 2009
2 I Put A Spell On You 2010
3 Tea and Crumpet 2011
4 Fairytales Slashed 2012
5 Summer Lovin' 2013
6 Spread the Love 2014
Heiresses of Russ Books
# Title Year
1 Heiresses of Russ 2012 (By: Nalo Hopkinson, Laird Barron, Desirina Boskovich, Steve Berman, Sunny Moraine, Amal El-Mohtar, Lisa Nohealani Morton, Connie Wilkins, Anna Meadows, Katherine Fabian) 2012
2 Heiresses of Russ 2013 2013
3 Heiresses of Russ 2014 (By: Alex Jeffers, Steve Berman, Melissa Scott, Redfern Jon Barrett, Chanté McCoy, Alberto Yáñez, Penny Stirling, Sacchi Green, Lexy Wealleans, Robert E. Stutts) 2014
4 Heiresses of Russ 2015 (By: Seanan McGuire, Shannon Connor Winward, Ken Liu, Steve Berman, Susan Jane Bigelow, M. Bennardo, Darcie Little Badger, Vivien Jackson, Ruthanna Emrys, Jean Roberta, Melissa Moorer, Stacia Seaman) 2015
J.L. Merrow Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Sindustry II 2009
2 I Do, Two 2010
3 I Put A Spell On You 2010
4 Necking 2010
5 Making Contact 2010
6 Boy Fun 2010
7 Taken 2010
8 When a Man Loves a Man 2011
9 Two Tickets to Paradise 2012
10 New Sun Rising: Stories for Japan 2012
11 New Sun Rising 2012
12 She Shifters 2012
13 Lashings of Sauce 2012
14 Heiresses of Russ 2013 2013
15 2014 Top Ten Gay Romance 2015
16 Best Lesbian Romance 2015 2015
17 Capital Crimes 2015
18 Love is Love 2016
19 2016 Top Ten Gay Romance 2016
20 Call to Arms 2017
21 2017 Top Ten Gay Romance 2017
22 2019 Top Ten Gay Romance 2019