Plot direction of series

[Carmen]

I'm stumped about where to lead my next book.

In book 1 (released in July), the main character's BFF, a handsome, incredibly sweet guy, became my beta readers' favorite character. He is popular with the ladies (although probably not as much as he thinks), and is a serial monogamist. Some thought of him as their book BFF, others as the perfect man. At the end of the book I put him in a position where he became (magically) bonded to another man.

Since he was everyone's favorite, I figured I should give him his own novella. My plan was to explore the bond he has with the other man, and also put a tempting woman in his path, but he decides that the mental bond he has with the man is too overwhelming and much stronger than his physical attraction to this woman or indeed women in general.

My writing friend said if this was going to be M/M, she wouldn't read it, because what she wants is a story where she can put herself in the woman's place. She cannot make herself feel like a man. This guy is one of her favorite characters ever, and mating him with a man doesn't work.

Clearly I'm conflicted. I don't want to lose readers over this, and indeed like them to have input. But if I ask them, I might give away the storyline. What do you think? Would an M/M situation put you as readers off your perfect guy?

Thank you. :-)

[Seema]

I am clear about what to right about, still thinking about how to right about it in my next book.
let it come to you in some discussion a good writer always cracks it.
Best of luck

[Sera]

I have recently discovered the M/M romance genre and have been pleasantly surprised that while I am someone who likes relateable characters the emotions between men can be quite interesting in how they develop in comparison to a M/F romance. I say go for it, if that is the direction the story takes you. I like the idea of putting a tempting woman in his path. Iv'e read some straight to gay books/series but none have thrown a woman in the mix after the fact very much, that sounds interesting.

[Carmen]

Thank you, Sera. Funny you should mention the emotions between men, because this is another thing that's giving me a headache. Why are running on a different operating system than us sensible lot? Sigh. Thank you for your input. It's much appreciated. :-)