One touch. One storm. One heatwave they never saw coming.
On the sun-drenched island of Sainte-Margot, solitude was all Daniel Voss came for. A burned-out trauma nurse, he wants silence—not surf lessons, not sunshine, and definitely not the barefoot lifeguard who keeps showing up wherever he goes.
But Thierry Batiste is impossible to ignore. Bright, fearless, infuriatingly warm, he crashes through Daniel's emotional defenses like a wave—slow, relentless, and inevitable.
What follows is a slow-burn M/M romance filled with:
* A guarded hero trying to outrun his past
* A bold local lifeguard who lives like nothing can break him
* Tropical heat, salt-slick skin, and hammock-swaying seduction
* Emotional flashbacks, buried grief, and second chances
* A storm-drenched kiss that changes everything
As the island draws them closer, Daniel must decide: keep hiding—or surrender to the kind of heat that might just heal him.
If you love: Emotionally charged LGBTQ+ romance with real stakes
Tropical settings, intimate storytelling, and slow-burn tension
Broken heroes, found peace, and late-night confessions
Heatstroke by Ryan Moore
In the quiet corners of Sainte-Margot, where the sun's rays dance upon the ocean and the island's rhythm is soothing, Daniel Voss seeks an escape from his past. A trauma nurse weary from years of caring for others, he arrives hoping for solitude and peace. The vibrant island offers him the backdrop he craves, yet the unexpected presence of Thierry Batiste disrupts his carefully constructed isolation.
Thierry, a lifeguard known for his easy smile and fearless spirit, embodies the very essence of the island. His energy is contagious, cutting through Daniel's guarded demeanor. Though Daniel wishes to remain distant, Thierry's warmth pulls him in, challenging his resolve one encounter at a time. The stark contrast between Daniel's carefully maintained walls and Thierry's open nature creates a tension that neither can ignore.
As they face the torrid summer days, the heat becomes symbolic of their developing bond. In the intimacy of shared moments, they reveal pieces of themselves—Daniel's struggles with grief and the shadows of his past, and Thierry's unwavering belief in the possibility of love. Their connection deepens, pulling them toward a path neither anticipated, filled with emotional revelations.
With storms brewing, the island transforms into a crucible for change. Daniel stands at a crossroads. He can either cling to his past or embrace the possibility of a future with Thierry, ignited by a stormy kiss...
Sensual, slow-burning, and emotionally charged. Heat Stroke will leave you breathless. Some heat leaves scars. Some brings you back to life. This one might do both.