Holiday 2026 Gift Guide

For the reader who likes a story to enjoy between holiday gatherings, this collection offers a little mystery, a little romance, and plenty of good company. Nine stories bring together characters from several of my series, with found family, holiday surprises, and Steve and Rochester following trails of trouble in two stories.

For the reader who loves a cozy mystery with a clever dog at its heart, Steve Levitan and his golden retriever Rochester offer small-town intrigue, humor, and a friendship worth following. Start with In Dog We Trust, where a murdered neighbor leaves Steve caring for Rochester—and discovering that his new companion has a nose for clues.

For someone who enjoys comforting stories and second chances, step into a Brooklyn café where the coffee is carefully brewed and the dogs seem to know who needs help. These two interconnected novellas offer friendship, a touch of magic, and the hope of finding your way forward.

For the reader who loves Hawai‘i and a good detective story, Mahu goes beyond the postcard views to the complicated streets and communities of Honolulu. Gay Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa‘aka must solve a murder while confronting truths about his own life in this first book in the Mahu Investigations.

For an armchair traveler who likes danger and steamy gay romance, Aidan Greene and Liam McCullough make excellent traveling companions. Begin with Three Wrong Turns in the Desert, where a Tunisian adventure launches the partnership—and love affair—at the heart of the Have Body, Will Guard series.

For the reader who knows that a dog is family, these true stories celebrate the funny, tender, sometimes heartbreaking bonds between gay men and their dogs. Contributors including Edward Albee and Charles Busch share the companionship, courage, and comfort their dogs brought into their lives.