,
Rick R. Reed

more photos (7)

year in books

Rick R. Reed’s Followers (1,044)

member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
Jeffery...
376 books | 82 friends

Heather♥
2,207 books | 151 friends

Linda
596 books | 28 friends

Christi...
89 books | 1,294 friends

Patricia
3,212 books | 151 friends

Nancy D...
1,290 books | 79 friends

Viv
Viv
987 books | 415 friends

Jenny T...
260 books | 340 friends

More friends…

Rick R. Reed

Goodreads Author


Born
in East Liverpool. Ohio, The United States
July 01, 1958

Website

Twitter

Genre

Influences

Member Since
March 2008


Real Men. True Love.

Rick R. Reed is an award-winning and bestselling author of more than sixty works of published fiction, spanning genres such as horror, psychological suspense and love stories. He is a Lambda Literary Award finalist and a multiple Rainbow Award winner.

Entertainment Weekly has described his work as “heartrending and sensitive.” Lambda Literary has called him: “A writer that doesn’t disappoint…”

Find him at www.rickrreedreality.blogspot.com. Rick lives in Palm Springs, CA, with his two rescue dogs, Kodi and Joaquin.
...more

To ask Rick R. Reed questions, please sign up.

Popular Answered Questions

Rick R. Reed You know, maybe 7 years ago it did surprise me a bit, when I just assumed most of my readers would be gay men (since that was who I was writing about)…moreYou know, maybe 7 years ago it did surprise me a bit, when I just assumed most of my readers would be gay men (since that was who I was writing about). But I've come to discover that straight women are some of the most devoted and passionate fans of m/m romance and I love them for that. There are also some great female straight writers of the genre, as I'm sure you know. One reader once told me she loved romance, but had grown tired of the power dynamic in M/F romances, which was why she came to prefer the more equal relationships in M/M fiction. Whatever the reason, I'm simply grateful to all of you for reading!(less)
Rick R. Reed Read a lot. Write a lot. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Average rating: 3.75 · 11,644 ratings · 3,690 reviews · 123 distinct worksSimilar authors
Chaser (Chaser, #1)

3.52 avg rating — 825 ratings — published 2012 — 11 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Caregiver

4.13 avg rating — 654 ratings — published 2011 — 8 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Dinner at Home

3.66 avg rating — 549 ratings — published 2014 — 7 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Big Love

3.72 avg rating — 537 ratings — published 2016 — 12 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Raining Men (Chaser, #2)

4.18 avg rating — 373 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Blink

4.19 avg rating — 334 ratings — published 2015 — 9 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
IM

3.68 avg rating — 346 ratings — published 2007 — 13 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Legally Wed

3.60 avg rating — 325 ratings — published 2014 — 6 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Hungry for Love

3.57 avg rating — 299 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Dinner at Jack's

3.90 avg rating — 268 ratings — published 2016 — 6 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
More books by Rick R. Reed…

TWO THINGS CAN BE TRUE AT THE SAME TIME


This morning, I was feeling #grateful for #solitude. I'd gotten up around 5:30, walked the dogs in the relative cool of the desert air, fed them their breakfasts, then headed out on my bike for 13 miles on the road as the sun rose.

When I returned home, I stripped off my shoes and biking shorts and dove into the pool to swim a few cooling laps. I came inside and made coffee and a breakfast sand

Read more of this blog post »
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on August 14, 2025 09:34
Chaser Raining Men
(2 books)
by
3.73 avg rating — 1,198 ratings

Big Love Bigger Love
(2 books)
by
3.74 avg rating — 649 ratings

VGL Male Seeks Same NEG UB2 M4M
(3 books)
by
3.65 avg rating — 408 ratings

The River Is Waiting
Rick is currently reading
by Wally Lamb (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 
Fog and Fury
Rick is currently reading
by Rachel Howzell Hall (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 
Florenzer: A Novel
Rick is currently reading
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 

Rick’s Recent Updates

Rick is currently reading
The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb
The River Is Waiting
by Wally Lamb (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
Rick rated a book it was amazing
Bad Date by Ellery Lloyd
Bad Date: A Short Story
by Ellery Lloyd (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
Rick rated a book it was amazing
Dying to Be Me by Anita Moorjani
Rate this book
Clear rating
Rick is currently reading
Fog and Fury by Rachel Howzell Hall
Rate this book
Clear rating
Rick rated a book it was amazing
The Possibility Principle by Mel Schwartz
Rate this book
Clear rating
A life-changing book. I'm sure I will read again for all the wisdom it imparts. ...more
Rick is currently reading
Florenzer by Phil Melanson
Rate this book
Clear rating
Rick shared a quote
truth
The Possibility Principle by Mel Schwartz
“am free to grow, to evolve, to reframe how I think and experience myself. I need not be reduced to the label that has been affixed to me.”
Mel Schwartz
Rick is currently reading
The Great Awakening by Mike Dooley
Rate this book
Clear rating
Rick rated a book it was amazing
A Dangerous Business by Jane Smiley
A Dangerous Business
by Jane Smiley (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
Rick is currently reading
The Possibility Principle by Mel Schwartz
Rate this book
Clear rating
More of Rick's books…
Quotes by Rick R. Reed  (?)
Quotes are added by the Goodreads community and are not verified by Goodreads. (Learn more)

“And really, what is trust other than faith in a clever disguise?”
Rick R. Reed, Legally Wed

“The fire of their passion for one another darts around the small compartment like a bat, its blood-warmed wings beating helplessly against the smooth plastic walls.”
Rick R. Reed, Fugue

“My Jimmy Choos!" Becca collapsed on the floor beside the pair of red patent leather stiletto heels. She gathered the shoes up in her arms, almost as if they were a baby, pulling them close to her ample bosom and sobbing.”
Rick R. Reed, I Heart Boston Terriers

Polls

Which book would you like to read for our Category 2 read for February/March?

 
  17 votes, 56.7%

 
  13 votes, 43.3%

More...

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics posts views last activity  
Romance Readers R...: Nancy's Reading List 11 70 Jul 15, 2009 09:37PM  
Queereaders: This topic has been closed to new comments. * List of group reads 1 1513 Oct 30, 2009 05:04PM  
Cover to Cover Ch...: Nancy's 144 books in 2010 8 157 Jun 14, 2010 08:51AM  
Read 150+ Books a...: Nancy's 2010 reading list. 6 127 Jun 14, 2010 09:19AM  
Queereaders: December 2010 - What are you reading? 34 35 Jan 03, 2011 11:25AM  
“I always wanted to be something, but now I see I should have been more specific.”
Lily Tomlin

“My little dog—a heartbeat at my feet.”
Edith Wharton
tags: love

“There are three possible parts to a date, of which at least two must be offered: entertainment, food, and affection. It is customary to begin a series of dates with a great deal of entertainment, a moderate amount of food, and the merest suggestion of affection. As the amount of affection increases, the entertainment can be reduced proportionately. When the affection IS the entertainment, we no longer call it dating. Under no circumstances can the food be omitted.”
Judith Martin

“And really, what is trust other than faith in a clever disguise?”
Rick R. Reed, Legally Wed

“I like to have a martini,
Two at the very most.
After three I'm under the table,
after four I'm under my host.”
Dorothy Parker, The Collected Dorothy Parker

45452 Dreamspinner Press — 1926 members — last activity May 07, 2025 01:25PM
A place for authors and readers of Dreamspinner Press to interact.
102681 Read with Pride Northwest — 211 members — last activity May 26, 2021 05:41AM
Read with Pride NW ran an annual conferences celebrating LGBTQIA genre fiction from 2013-2017. Check our website for our community action toolkit. Rea ...more
15807 Queereaders — 20234 members — last activity 13 hours, 58 min ago
A group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and supporters interested in fun and stimulating conversation about books, movies, art, ...more
20149 M/M Romance — 36399 members — last activity 9 minutes ago
The #1 resource on the Internet for M/M Romance fans, this group has something for everyone. * Book and Series Discussions * Daily Updates on New Rel ...more
25350 THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB — 6693 members — last activity 28 minutes ago
ALL GENRE COMMUNITY OF BOOK LOVERS-Perfect for those interested in good books of any genre, film and lively discussion!- from current fiction, thrille ...more
More of Rick’s groups…



Comments (showing 55-104)    post a comment »

message 104: by Rick

Rick Happy holidays to you!


message 102: by Rick

Rick And I wish you the same! Thank you, Helle! All the best in 2016!

Helle wrote: "



I wish you and your family a Happy New Year with lot of love, great health, lot of adventures, happiness, hope and dreams *big hugs* <3"



message 101: by Rick

Rick Helle wrote: "

Thanks! And the same right back at you!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays with lot of love, happiness and laugh to you and your family *big hugs* <3"



message 100: by Rick

Rick Happy Holidays to you and yours, Helle!Helle wrote: "



Merry Christmas with family, friends, love, happiness and laugh *Cuddle* *Big Hugs* *Kisses* *Happy* Thank you for making this a speciel Christmas <3 <3 <3 My sweet and lovely friend :-D"


Helle wrote: "



Merry Christmas with family, friends, love, happiness and laugh *Cuddle* *Big Hugs* *Kisses* *Happy* Thank you for making this a speciel Christmas <3 <3 <3 My sweet and lovely friend :-D"



message 99: by Rick

Rick Happy New Year to you as well. Only good surprises in 2014! Helle wrote: "



Happy New Year

I wish you a lot of love, great health and happiness xxx <3 <3 <3

Helle"



message 98: by Rick

Rick Merry Christmas to you too! And happy reading in 2014!
Helle wrote: "



Merry Christmas and happy holidays

Hugs and kisses xxxxx <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Helle"



message 97: by Rick

Rick Thanks, Heidi! It was a pleasure meeting you too. Hope to see you again sometime soon.

Heidi wrote: "It was a pleasure meeting you this weekend Rick! I thoroughly enjoyed your reading."


message 96: by Heidi

Heidi Belleau It was a pleasure meeting you this weekend Rick! I thoroughly enjoyed your reading.


message 95: by Rick

Rick I meant it, sweetheart!
Ije the TweetAway Queen wrote: "Thank you Rick. Thank you so much for the dedication. I will lurve you forever. It came at the right time :)



"



Ije the Devourer of Books Thank you Rick. Thank you so much for the dedication. I will lurve you forever. It came at the right time :)

Happy Feet Penguin


message 93: by Rick

Rick Princess Brina wrote: "Thanks for accepting me as a friend. I loved Tricks. I just finished it yesterday." Thank you so much! Feel free to be in touch anytime. Glad you liked Tricks. It will be out in audiobook soon. And RENT is a kind of sequel.


message 92: by Rick

Rick And to you, Monika!
Monika wrote: "Merry Christmas to you and Bruce!



"



Monika Merry Christmas to you and Bruce!

[image error]



message 90: by Maggie

Maggie Hi Rick! Thanks for the friend invite. Congrats on your upcoming marriage. Best to you both! :)


message 89: by Rick

Rick Thank you, Sage!Sage wrote: "Hey Rick, pleased to meet you! Congrats on the Rainbow Award :)"


message 88: by Cindi

Cindi Rick wrote: "My pleasure. Thank YOU!Cindi wrote: "Thanks for the friendvite, Rick! :)""

You're welcome. I'm still giggling over the last one of yours I read and reviewed. :)


message 87: by Sage

Sage Marlowe Hey Rick, pleased to meet you! Congrats on the Rainbow Award :)


message 86: by Rick

Rick My pleasure. Thank YOU!Cindi wrote: "Thanks for the friendvite, Rick! :)"


message 85: by Cindi

Cindi Thanks for the friendvite, Rick! :)


message 84: by Rick

Rick I love an observant reader.
Syfy wrote: "*psst*
Loved the little personal tells in Chaser.
;P"



message 83: by Syfy

Syfy *psst*
Loved the little personal tells in Chaser.
;P


message 82: by Rick

Rick Hi Monika!

Monika wrote: "Hi Rick!

"



message 81: by Rick

Rick Thanks, Mandy! I hope you'll let me know what you think.
Mandy wrote: "Thanks for the friend invite Rick! :)
I bought Chaser this weekend, can't wait to get to it!"



Mandy*reads obsessively* Thanks for the friend invite Rick! :)
I bought Chaser this weekend, can't wait to get to it!


Monika Hi Rick! Photobucket


message 78: by Rick

Rick Pleased to connect on here with you, Em. Em - everybody's got a dark side ;) wrote: "Hey Rick, thanks for the invite ;)"


message 77: by Rick

Rick You are hereby granted permission to stalk, especially if it's in pursuit of "what to read next."
Syfy wrote: "I cruise your profile so often agonizing over what to read next that I was beginning to feel like a stalker, so thanks for accepting my friend request! Friend don't stalk friends, unless.... *que c..."


message 76: by Syfy

Syfy I cruise your profile so often agonizing over what to read next that I was beginning to feel like a stalker, so thanks for accepting my friend request! Friend don't stalk friends, unless.... *que creepy theme music* hahaha! No, I'm harmless, I promise! Love your work, enjoy your blog, fun on facebook... ;P


message 75: by Rick

Rick You too! Please let me know if you pick up any of my stuff. I'd love to hear what you think. Karen (Mrs. Northman) wrote: "Hey Rick! Thanks for the add :) a looking forward to reading some of your books! Have a fabulous weekend :D"


Karen **Mrs. Northman** Hey Rick! Thanks for the add :) a looking forward to reading some of your books! Have a fabulous weekend :D


message 73: by Rick

Rick Let me know if your little nosy unearths anything that piques your interest. Thanks for accepting, Monique!
Monique wrote: "Hey Rick, Thank you for the Friend invite, I haven't read any of your books....so I am off to have a little nosy at them..:) I look forward to chatting with you..:D"


message 72: by Monique

Monique Hey Rick, Thank you for the Friend invite, I haven't read any of your books....so I am off to have a little nosy at them..:) I look forward to chatting with you..:D


message 71: by Rick

Rick S.E. wrote: "Thanks, Rick! Nice to know you! ~ Sarah"

Thanks for accepting, Sarah. Looking forward to seeing what you're reading.


message 70: by Rick

Rick Glad to connect with you on here, Melissa!
Melissa wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friend request, Rick. We're friends in Facebook as well. Have a great week."


Basia Rose Thanks for the friendship!


message 68: by Rick

Rick Thanks, Jessa! You too!
Jessa wrote: "Thanks for the friend request. :) Hope you're enjoying a peaceful weekend!
Nice to 'meet' you,
Jessa"



message 67: by Jessa

Jessa Callaver Thanks for the friend request. :) Hope you're enjoying a peaceful weekend!
Nice to 'meet' you,
Jessa


message 66: by Rick

Rick Very cool!

Untreed wrote: "Rick, wanted to let you know that Crime Scene, Obsessed, Penance and Blood Sacrifice are all now available for purchase through Goodre..."


message 65: by Untreed

Untreed Reads Rick, wanted to let you know that Crime Scene, Obsessed, Penance and Blood Sacrifice are all now available for purchase through Goodreads. Not only that but people can read a preview, so there's one more place you can point folks interested in checking out your work.


message 64: by Rick

Rick VampireNovelFan wrote: "Thanks for the friendvite!"
You're welcome. Fellow vampire lover here.


VampireNovelFan Thanks for the friendvite!


Ivka_s_knihou Thanks for the friend request :)


message 61: by Jana

Jana Downs Thanks for the invite! ^_^


message 60: by Mirka

Mirka Thanks for the friend invite :)


message 59: by Rick

Rick Cec wrote: "Hi Rick, thanks for the friendship! I just finished reading CAREGIVER and I loved it!"

Thanks so much for letting me know, Cec. So glad you enjoyed the book. Hope you'll let your friends know! Have a great day.


message 58: by Cec

Cec Hi Rick, thanks for the friendship! I just finished reading CAREGIVER and I loved it!


message 57: by Lydia

Lydia Thanks for the friendship, Rick!


message 56: by Rick

Rick Vladimir wrote: "Salamat for the friend invite Rick. I'm off to start Caregiver which I just got today btw! Cheers!"

Thank YOU, Vladimir. Please let me know what you think of the book. Great to make your Goodreads acquaintance!


message 55: by Deeze

Deeze Hi Rick, thanks for the friend invite. Its a pleasure to meet you lol.


« previous 1 3
back to top