A cozy, heartfelt Christmas romance about friendship, found family, and the courage to embrace love.
Brent has always been steady—the dependable best friend, the one who never falters. But when his lifelong bond with Cody shifts after Cody falls in love, Brent is forced to face a truth he’s buried for too long: his jealousy isn’t about losing his best friend. It’s about realizing he wants something more.
Then comes Evan. Quiet, grounded, and impossible to ignore. One shared laugh turns into late-night texts, a snowstorm turns into unexpected closeness, and soon Brent finds himself caught in a slow, sweet tumble toward feelings he never thought he’d admit.
But with friendship dynamics shifting, family expectations pressing, and Brent’s own fears threatening to hold him back, can he risk stepping fully into the life—and love—he’s always secretly wanted?
Set against the snowy charm of West Lafayette, Brent’s Magic Reckoning is the second installment in The West Lafayette Magic Series by Yet Fry. Full of cozy winter vibes, found-family banter, and tender romance, this book is perfect for anyone who believes the holidays are made for both magic and love.
Curl up with Brent and Evan’s story—and discover how sometimes, the bravest reckoning is falling in love.
West Lafayette Magic Series
In the quiet heart of Indiana, the town of West Lafayette holds more than just snowy streets and small-town charm—it has magic.
Not the kind found in fairy tales, but the quiet, life-changing kind that happens when someone sees the courage to be fully themselves.
The West Lafayette Magic Series follows a group of LGBTQIA+ teenagers as they discover love, truth, and a sense of belonging in unexpected ways.
From first confessions to found family, each story captures the messy, beautiful process of growing up—and the magic that comes from being seen and loved exactly as you are.
Book 1: The Magic of Us – Cody’s coming-of-age journey of courage, love, and living truthfully.
Book 2: Brent’s Magic Reckoning – Brent’s story of self-discovery, acceptance, and finding his own version of happily ever after.
Heartfelt, affirming, and filled with hope, the West Lafayette Magic Series reminds readers that sometimes the most extraordinary magic is simply being real.
About the author
Yet Fry is a proud gay author who writes stories centered on LGBTQ+ characters, emotions, and experiences, with a special focus on creating affirming and uplifting books for young gay readers. His fiction spans young adult supernatural horror, contemporary queer coming-of-age, and children’s stories for families with same-sex parents. He also writes self-help books.
Whenever he writes a book, Yet Fry aims to offer what he once needed most: the message that you’re not alone, and are more powerful than you think. His stories often explore themes such as identity, friendship, found family, and resilience in the face of fear and silence.
