X-Men's Rogue & Gambit Get 'Steamy' Romance Novel – In 2027
Get ready for some X-Men romance, but mark your calendars far out. A new "steamy, moody romance" novel, Rogue X Gambit, hits shelves on February 9, 2027, from Random House Worlds. Louangie Bou-Montes and Aabria Iyengar pen the story.
The plot plunges the duo into a race against vampires and corporate greed in Gambit's hometown of New Orleans, post-hurricane. Rogue, whose touch is deadly, battles her monstrous perception and deep yearning. Gambit, the reformed thief, struggles with returning home as a hero. Their dangerous powers and checkered pasts intertwine as their friendship ignites. Can they truly be saved when their love risks destroying everything? This sounds like a significant shift for the classic X-Men couple, venturing deep into romance novel territory.
“A new 'steamy, moody romance' novel, Rogue X Gambit, hits shelves on February 9, 2027, from Random House Worlds.”
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This move signals Marvel's continued expansion into more genre-specific prose, beyond traditional tie-ins. Fans of the Romy pairing have been waiting years for dedicated focus on their tumultuous relationship. We'll be watching closely to see how this 'steamy' take on mutants resonates.
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