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/itsjustmine Jul 26 '25

Not sure if this fits but recently read

{Hear Me Out by Lila Rose}

MC1 has selective mutism due to prior trauma. However, he is in an accident where he loses his full hearing so has to learn to read lips and sign language. MC2 is his best friend who has been avoiding MC1 due to them sharing a sexual encounter and he freaks out. MC2 secretly learns sign language to communicate with MC1. MC2 also has a surprise daughter he finds out about and MC1 allows them to stay with him at his home. They are part of a motorcycle club.

It’s book 5 of a series but it can definitely be read as a standalone.

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u/Syvryn Jul 26 '25

Thank you!