We're getting into the season here at Queerly Recommended. We're cuddling up with our pets, we're recommending angst-free Christmas books, and shows with so much chemistry they cause a tingling reaction.

Official Recommendations

From Kris: Heated Rivalry (HBO Max/Crave)

Kris's official recommendation this week is Heated Rivalry, a new TV series currently airing about two closeted (for now?) hockey players and their relationship as it unfolds over different playing seasons. Kris was really impressed by the chemistry of the leads and how hot the show is.

From Tara: Once Upon a Time in December by Alyson Root

Tara's official recommendation this week is Once Upon a Time in December by Alyson Root. It's an angst-free, charming, wealth-gap romance that, similar to Heated Rivalry, takes place over several years, during holiday parties the leads continue to meet at. Tara was utterly charmed by this novel and secondary characters are particularly notable.

Works/People Discussed

• Scandal (ABC)
• Wits & Wagers Boardgame
• Lost (ABC)
• Stranger Things (Netflix)
• RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Season Seven (BBC Three, BBC One)
• Canada's Drag Race (Crave)
• Physical: Asia (Netflix)
• The Lady and Her Dragons by bearblue

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