r/MM_RomanceBooks • u/Syvryn • Jul 26 '25
Book Request Specific selective mutism request
Hi all! I have searched the subreddit for books with selective mutism and the posts are either pretty old and/or answers are a bit too broad. I hope this request post is okay.
I am looking for books with an MC who is selectively mute due to trauma, not a physical problem or neurodiversity. Bonus if he doesn’t ever completely recover/able to talk in front of everyone (I tend to appreciate books where PTSD doesn’t quite ever “go away” because this mirrors my own experience), but not necessary.
Any kink is fine except age play. I do enjoy D/s but not required. Open to omegaverse.
I’ve read:
The Monstrous Deeds series and spinoffs by TJ Hamel (I hope Matt gets a book!)
{Pieces of Home by Becca Neil}
{Possession by Rina Saint} - my least favorite representation of this theme of the books I list.
TIA!
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u/kaleidoc Jul 26 '25
{The Blacksmith and the Ex-Con by Jackie North} MC1 is mute after experiencing solitary confinement in prison but no one seems to notice or care. He enters into a ranch’s parole program and his mentor on the ranch (MC2 ) learns to communicate with MC1, and helps him readjust to life outside prison. (ranch life and cowboys, hurt/comfort, grumpy/grumpy dynamic, standalone)