Rainn identifies as straight at the start, making his role as a gay dating coach inherently complicated. Watching him give "gay hookup tips" while slowly realizing he wants to be the one on the receiving end of those tips is pure rom-com gold.
Despite his rambling and lack of filter, Whit is described as having a "wholesome winsome charm" that eventually wears down Rainn’s defenses. The "Vino & Veritas" Connection Headstrong by Eden Finley
If you’re a fan of the Vino & Veritas series, you know the vibe: cozy Vermont settings, a local wine bar serving as the town’s social hub, and romances that hit that perfect sweet spot between steamy and sentimental. is the third installment in this multi-author world, and it delivers a "gay-for-you" (GFY) awakening that is as humorous as it is heartfelt. The Setup: A High-Stakes "Gay Virgin" Mission Rainn identifies as straight at the start, making
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The story introduces us to , a college hockey player who has recently come out but is struggling with the execution part of his new identity. He’s eager—perhaps too eager—and his "oversharing and boundary crossing" tendency tends to scare off potential hookups. Determined to lose his virginity by his 22nd birthday, Whit finds himself at V&V, where he encounters Rainn , the resident "grumpy" bartender.