Ryder O'Malley

Ryder O’Malley might claim he doesn’t indulge in sappy movies, but he’s a romantic at heart. Always daydreaming about “what if” loves and navigating the jitters of first dates in a messy world, he finds solace in heartwarming moments that prove love is worth the risk.

Drawing on his own lively dating adventures, Ryder writes queer romance that feels real—messy, sexy, and full of big-hearted, burly bears figuring themselves out. His stories are part semi-autobiographical confession, part wishful thinking, always grounded in the belief that love can conquer anything.

He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, still searching for his own happily ever after. When he’s not weaving romantic narratives, he’s designing book covers—a task that conveniently lets him admire robust, hirsute gentlemen with more than a little chest hair.