My Girlfriend Is Not the Father — Queer Friends-to-Lovers Rom-Com

Rom-Com: My Girlfriend Is Not the Father is a queer romantic comedy about Lucy, who plans to become a surrogate for her best friend, and Jade, rebuilding her life after a marriage ends. Their growing attraction complicates plans already in motion, making this a fit for readers who enjoy friends-to-lovers stories with small-town settings and life-changing decisions.

At a glance

Queer romantic comedy built around a friends-to-lovers relationship.
Lucy is preparing to be a surrogate for her longtime best friend.
Jade is starting over in a small town and focusing on her new salon.
The developing romance unfolds amid conflicting plans around family and personal change.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise brings a clear emotional tension between Lucy’s surrogacy plans and her growing feelings for Jade.
Small-town romance and friends-to-lovers elements are explicitly signposted for readers choosing by trope.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	HQ Digital
Publication date	26 Mar. 2026
Language	English
Print length	336 pages
ISBN-13	978-0008779801

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	236 g
Dimensions	12.9 x 2.6 x 19.8 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking a queer romantic comedy with a friends-to-lovers arc.
Readers interested in small-town romance and characters navigating family plans and fresh starts.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 166 ratings

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4 stars27%27%
3 stars11%11%
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Aggregate customer ratings lean positive overall, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories, but a substantial minority are three-star. Ratings alone do not show what readers liked or disliked, so they offer limited guidance on whether this particular mix of surrogacy, queer romance and friends-to-lovers storytelling will suit you.

Frequently asked questions

What is My Girlfriend Is Not the Father about?

Lucy is preparing to become a surrogate for her best friend when she meets Jade, who is rebuilding her life after leaving her marriage. The two develop feelings while facing major changes and conflicting plans.

What romance tropes are featured?

The listing describes a queer friends-to-lovers romance, with small-town settings, awkward meet-cutes and characters who have sworn off love.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 336 pages.