Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Dante’s Disciples |
1991 |
Buy |
| The Darkest Thirst |
1998 |
Buy |
| Whispered from the Grave |
1999 |
Buy |
| The Pot Thickens: Recipes from Writers |
2007 |
Buy |
| Like a Chinese Tattoo |
2008 |
Buy |
| Unspeakable Horror: From the Shadows of the Closet |
2008 |
Buy |
| I Do, Two |
2010 |
Buy |
| Burning First Kiss |
2013 |
Buy |
| Simmer |
2016 |
Buy |
| Love is Love |
2016 |
Buy |
Big Love Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Big Love |
2016 |
Buy |
| Bigger Love |
2018 |
Buy |
Chaser and Raining Men Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Chaser |
2012 |
Buy |
| Raining Men |
2013 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Fugue |
2008 |
Buy |
| Man-amorphosis |
2009 |
Buy |
| Through the Closet Door |
2009 |
Buy |
| Superstar |
2009 |
Buy |
| Reckless |
2009 |
Buy |
| Sluggo Snares a Vampire |
2010 |
Buy |
| Crime Scene |
2010 |
Buy |
| Moving Toward the Light |
2010 |
Buy |
| Class Distinctions |
2011 |
Buy |
| Matches |
2011 |
Buy |
| Beau and the Beast |
2012 |
Buy |
| I Heart Boston Terriers |
2012 |
Buy |
| Dreamboat |
2015 |
Buy |
| Meat Mallet |
2016 |
Buy |
| An Open Window |
2017 |
Buy |
| Tortilla Pie |
2019 |
Buy |
| Hope |
2019 |
Buy |
| Morbidly Obese |
2021 |
Buy |
Short Story Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Twisted |
2006 |
Buy |
| Homecoming |
2011 |
Buy |
| Unhinged |
2016 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Obsessed |
1991 |
Buy |
| Penance |
1992 |
Buy |
| A Face without a Heart |
2000 |
Buy |
| IM |
2007 |
Buy |
| In the Blood |
2007 |
Buy |
| Deadly Vision |
2007 |
Buy |
| High Risk |
2008 |
Buy |
| Orientation |
2008 |
Buy |
| Dead End Street |
2008 |
Buy |
| Bashed |
2009 |
Buy |
| M4M |
2009 |
Buy |
| Mute Witness |
2009 |
Buy |
| Tales From The Sexual Underground |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Blue Moon Cafe |
2010 |
Buy |
| A Demon Inside |
2010 |
Buy |
| On the Edge |
2010 |
Buy |
| Tricks |
2010 |
Buy |
| Dignity Takes A Holiday |
2011 |
Buy |
| Heartrace |
2011 |
Buy |
| Caregiver |
2011 |
Buy |
| Blood Sacrifice |
2011 |
Buy |
| Rent |
2012 |
Buy |
| The Course Of True Love |
2013 |
Buy |
| Family Obligations |
2013 |
Buy |
| Hungry for Love |
2013 |
Buy |
| Legally Wed |
2014 |
Buy |
| Dinner at Home |
2014 |
Buy |
| Husband Hunters |
2014 |
Buy |
| Third Eye |
2014 |
Buy |
| Blink |
2015 |
Buy |
| Dinner at Fiorello’s |
2015 |
Buy |
| The Couple Next Door |
2015 |
Buy |
| Out on the Net |
2016 |
Buy |
| A Dangerous Game |
2016 |
Buy |
| Stranded with Desire |
2016 |
Buy |
| Dinner at Jack’s |
2016 |
Buy |
| Lost and Found |
2016 |
Buy |
| Dinner at the Blue Moon Cafe |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Perils of Intimacy |
2017 |
Buy |
| Sky Full of Mysteries |
2018 |
Buy |
| Blue Umbrella Sky |
2019 |
Buy |
| Torn |
2019 |
Buy |
| The Secrets We Keep |
2019 |
Buy |
| Unraveling |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Man from Milwaukee |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Q |
2021 |
Buy |
| Wounded Air |
2021 |
Buy |
| Immortal Things |
2021 |
Buy |
| Toxic |
2022 |
Buy |
| Seaspray |
2022 |
Buy |
| The Impossible Childhood of My Desires |
2022 |
Buy |
| Eclectic Mix Tape |
2023 |
Buy |
| Silence of the Missing |
2023 |
Buy |
| Beautiful Monster |
2024 |
Buy |
| Jealous of the Clouds |
2025 |
Buy |
Rick R. Reed has been writing steadily since 1991, producing a catalog of over 90 books that covers a wide range of genres. His early work leaned into horror and psychological thriller territory, with novels like Obsessed and Penance establishing his ability to build tension and create unsettling atmospheres. As his career progressed, he moved into gay romance and literary fiction while never fully abandoning the darker side of his writing.
Reed’s standalone novels make up the largest portion of his output, with titles spanning everything from serial killer stories like IM to quieter character studies like Blue Umbrella Sky and Caregiver. He writes about gay men from many walks of life, and his books often deal with themes of loneliness, connection, body image, and what it means to build a life with someone. His shorter fiction and novellas give him room to explore single ideas in concentrated form.
What sets Reed apart is his willingness to write across tonal registers. He can produce a genuinely frightening horror novel and then follow it with a warm, funny romance. This range has earned him a loyal readership among fans of both gay fiction and genre fiction more broadly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Rick R. Reed written?
Rick R. Reed has written 90 books across six series.
What was Rick R. Reed's first book?
Rick R. Reed’s first book is Dante’s Disciples, published in 1991.
How has Rick R. Reed's writing evolved over the decades?
Reed began his career in the early 1990s writing horror novels like Obsessed and Penance. Over time he expanded into gay romance and literary fiction, producing books that range from dark thrillers to tender love stories. His later work often blends genres, combining suspense elements with character-driven narratives about gay men’s lives.