Wild Hearts Series
MM Romance in the African Wilderness
Welcome to the Wild Hearts Series—where heat, heartbreak, and healing unfold under the sun-drenched skies of the South African bushveld. In these steamy, character-driven MM romances, the rugged beauty of the African wilderness becomes more than a backdrop—it becomes a force of transformation. Here, passion flares under endless skies, masculinity is redefined, and love grows in the most unexpected places.
Each story is deeply emotional, richly atmospheric, and packed with slow-burn intensity, offering readers both the ache of longing and the raw, untamed release of desire. Whether it’s a first love, a forbidden romance, or a clash between two alpha men trying not to fall for each other, the Wild Hearts Series is where wilderness and want collide.
BREAKING OPEN THE SKY
A Passionate Coming-of-Age Gay Romance Set in the Heart of the African Wilderness
A passionate coming-of-age MM romance set in the heart of the African wilderness.
When 20-year-old Cody arrives at an exclusive safari lodge for a summer internship, he expects adventure—not desire, awakening, and the slow unraveling of everything he thought he knew about himself. Set against the vast beauty of the Kruger National Park, Cody’s journey becomes one of self-discovery and sexual transformation.
Surrounded by the primal rhythms of the bushveld and drawn into the orbit of three magnetic men—Éthienne, a sophisticated and seductive French guest; and Erik and Tim, the brooding rangers whose own enemies-to-lovers past simmers beneath the surface—Cody is swept into a world of intense chemistry, emotional vulnerability, and unexpected connection.
As lust gives way to longing, and fleeting touches become something far deeper, Cody must decide: will he return to the life he’s always known, or surrender to the wild truth of who he’s becoming?
Tropes: Coming-of-age, first time, age gap, found family, enemies to lovers (supporting couple), travel romance, safari lodge setting, sexual awakening, emotionally intense slow burn.
Reader Reactions To Breaking Open the Sky
A breathtaking journey of self-discovery, passion, and longing set against the untamed beauty of the African wilderness.
RODERICK KENNEDY, Johannesburg
Steamy, poignant, and deeply moving—Breaking Open the Sky is a romance that lingers long after the final page.
ROSE GORDON, Denver
A beautifully crafted coming-of-age story that blends adventure, heartache, and desire into an unforgettable tale.
IRVING HUXLEY, Cambridge
CRASH OF RHINOS
Prequel Novella:
Before Cody’s story begins, there was Erik and Tim.
A Crash of Rhinos is a steamy, enemies-to-lovers novella that explores the passionate and combustible origin story of two fiercely independent men forced into proximity—and eventually, into each other’s arms.
When a new lodge manager with a notorious past arrives at Limbavati, Erik is thrust into a power struggle he didn’t ask for. The two clash immediately: dominant, guarded, and unwilling to yield. But beneath the surface, something else simmers—an undeniable pull, all the more dangerous for its intensity. One tent, one stormy night, and one silent, aching touch changes everything.
This is a story of resistance and surrender, of emotional redemption and erotic ignition. It’s a collision of wills, a dance of dominance, and the foundation of a love story that will echo through Breaking Open the Sky.
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, only one bed, workplace romance, hurt/comfort, alpha vs. alpha, slow burn, safari lodge setting, emotional redemption, MM erotic tension.
Andrew Brown
Andrew Brown is a marketing professional based in Johannesburg, South Africa. A storyteller at heart, he has spent years crafting narratives in the corporate world, but his passion for fiction has finally taken center stage. Having lived in New York and Chicago, Andrew draws inspiration from the contrasts between bustling cityscapes and the quiet introspection of more remote landscapes.
When he’s not writing, he enjoys exploring the rich cultural tapestry of Johannesburg, indulging in a good glass of Pinotage, and spending time with his partner and their beloved dog. Breaking Open the Sky is his debut novel, marking the beginning of what promises to be an exciting literary journey.
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