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You're Ours by D.C. EmersonSeries: Not So Normative #3
Publication Date: May 13, 2025
Pages: 114
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Source: Gay Romance Reviews
Genre: Contemporary, Fiction, LGBT, Novella, Polyamory
Rating: ★★★★★
After yet another boring work conference, Tyler isn’t expecting anything when he accepts a dinner invitation from his “work husband,” Jackson, and Jackson’s actual husband, Sky. Sure, he’s noticed how well Jackson’s shoulders fill out his dress shirts, and Sky is quite possibly the most gorgeous person he’s ever met, but they’re married, and Tyler is as single as it gets. He also has a rough track record with relationships, spending most of his life being accused of being a player, even though all he’s ever wanted is connection and good hook ups.
When both Sky and Jackson proposition him, he accepts eagerly, and falls into a whirlwind fling that turns into two incredible friendships—and they’re absolutely fire is bed!
Unfortunately, he doesn’t know what that means for him and his continued uncertainty about romantic relationships. When everything comes to a head, will Tyler work out what he wants—and needs—in a relationship?
You’re Ours is a LGBTQIA+ romance novella with queer, polyamorous, trans, and aromantic rep. It is a standalone novella in the larger Not So Normative universe.
You’re Ours by D.C. Emerson is an absolute gem—heartfelt, sexy, and beautifully affirming from start to finish. Tyler’s journey from feeling isolated and misunderstood to finding something that finally feels right is everything you could want in a romance. Emerson captures his emotional struggles with so much nuance—his fears, his longing for connection, and his uncertainty about relationships all feel incredibly real and deeply relatable.
The chemistry between Tyler, Sky, and Jackson is off-the-charts, but what truly makes this novella stand out is the authenticity of the characters and their growth. Watching Tyler figure out what he needs—and realizing it’s okay to want something different than what the world expects—is just perfect. It’s a story that honors the complexity of identity, intimacy, and belonging without ever losing its heart.
The representation is phenomenal too—queer, polyamorous, trans, and aromantic identities are portrayed with warmth, care, and authenticity. Emerson’s characters aren’t reduced to labels; they’re fully alive, messy, beautiful people you’ll wish you could know in real life.
If you’re looking for a romance that celebrates finding your own version of happiness while delivering serious steam, heart, and unforgettable characters, You’re Ours is a must-read. Don’t walk—run—to add this one to your TBR. You’ll fall head over heels for Tyler, Sky, and Jackson!
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About D.C. Emerson
D.C. is an avid board gamer and rock climber who lives on the East Coast of the United States but loves to travel to places near and far as often as they can.
D.C. has always identified as queer, but during the pandemic they came out as nonbinary (they/them pronouns) to family and friends. This book was part of that process, and they have loved exploring different genderqueer identities like their own through their writing, reading, research, and countless hours watching reels and videos on social media.
Their biggest hope in writing queer fiction is to provide at least one other person out there with characters and story lines that they can recognize themselves, or their friends and loved ones in.
