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Review: Driving in Circles – Frances Fox

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Driving in Circles - Frances Fox - Reluctant Rockstar

Genre: Contemporary, Rock ‘n Roll LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book An oblivious roadie and a lighting designer with self-confidence issues…will they ever manage to communicate what they want? All Dave wants is a low-stress job driving gig equipment around, loading and unloading, rinse and repeat. Then he can go home and spend what time he can with his kids, listen to music and gardening podcasts and dream about the life he’s never had. He’s known Richie for years and he’s never thought of him as more than a mate. With two ex-wives behind him, he’s never thought of himself as anything other than… Continue Reading Review: Driving in Circles – Frances Fox

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Review: Reading It Wrong – A.L. Lester

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Reading It Wrong - A.L. Lester

Genre: Mystery, Romance, Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Paul Cranford regrets asking Louise and Darcy Middleton to let the kids from his class have a look at the fifteenth century letter they’re selling at auction. If it hadn’t been for him, it would never have been in the theatre overnight to even get stolen in the first place. Darcy isn’t keen on Paul Cranford. He’s never quite got over the way Paul knocked him back when Darcy tried to ask him out. But when the letter is stolen from the theatre and Darcy is hurt in the process, Paul steps up to… Continue Reading Review: Reading It Wrong – A.L. Lester

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Review: BAQWA Presents: Queer Cheer Anthology

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BAQWA Presents: Queer Cheer Anthology

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book This is the third annual anthology from the Bay Area Queer Writers Association. The theme is Queer Cheer, Holiday Stories with a Queer Twist. Contents include: The Review Queer Cheer is a well-done anthology that takes the reader to different areas of California for various holiday celebrations, including all types of people from different walks of life. There’s a variety of short stories and poetry here – and both drama and fun. There’s something for everyone. Here are a few of my favorites: “Miles to Millicent” by Pat… Continue Reading Review: BAQWA Presents: Queer Cheer Anthology

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Review: Backstage Pass – Avery Arden

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Backstage Pass - Avery Arden

Genre: Contemporary, Rock ‘n Roll LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: S.C. Get It On Amazon About The Book Damian Lake is a rockstar with everything he could ever want at the tips of his fingers in 1975 Los Angeles–and that’s the problem. In the wake of a whirlwind world tour, he’s struggling to write new music and slowly becoming a hermit in his Beverly Hills hideaway. In a last-ditch effort to shake himself out of his rut, he decides to visit a professional Dominant. The mysterious Lukas comes highly recommended. He’s experienced and discreet, with a long list of famous clients. He’s just what Damian needs. But will Damian start to… Continue Reading Review: Backstage Pass – Avery Arden

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Review: Wrong Side of Heaven by Elizabeth Monvey –

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Wrong Side of Heaven - Elizabeth Monvey

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Kemper Ribar was searching for an oasis where he could recharge his batteries when he stumbled upon the Wrong Side of Heaven, an intriguing bar in the middle of nowhere. He hoped this pit stop would prove to be the respite he was looking for from the politics of his motorcycle club. As a forty-year-old man, Kemper never anticipated that he would find himself making an instant connection with Chester, a free spirit operating what he came to realize was the town’s only gay bar. Flustered, he flees. But something keeps drawing him back, and soon,… Continue Reading Review: Wrong Side of Heaven by Elizabeth Monvey –

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Review: Stubbed Toes And Dating Woes – Dahlia Donovan

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Stubbed Toes and Dating Woes - Dahlia Donovan

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Ace Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Niclas Ruiz loves digging in the dirt for ancient artifacts. He’s obsessed with old words and lives in his own world. His summers are often spent traveling to new places to hunt for treasure with his trusty metal detector while trying not to get lost or stumble off a cliff. Love has never been high on his priority list. His being autistic and asexual has often been a hurdle for other people. But he’s happy enough to plod along on his own with his horde like a fairy-tale dragon. But sometimes, he… Continue Reading Review: Stubbed Toes And Dating Woes – Dahlia Donovan

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Review: Drama Queen – Alexandra Caluen

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Drama Queen - Alexandra Caluen

Genre: Contemporary, Gaylit LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book When set medic Koa Sanders meets actor/stuntman Loren McCall, sparks fly. Loren himself just went flying — and got knocked out — in a dangerous collision stunt, setting off all Koa’s protective instincts. At the end of the day, when Loren suggests he wouldn’t mind having someone at home for post-head-injury monitoring, Koa tells himself it’s only to make sure the actor is okay. By the time he leaves the next morning, they’ve tested the question very thoroughly … and they want to see each other again. Loren is already thinking about drawing the line… Continue Reading Review: Drama Queen – Alexandra Caluen

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Review: Sounds Complicated – Frances Fox

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Sounds Complicated - Frances Fox - Reluctant Rockstar

Genre: Contemporary, Rock ‘n Roll LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | PayHip | Universal Buy Link About The Book A pining drummer and a snarky sound engineer have been walking around each other for months… Heggarty’s Bow drummer, Mordant, sticks firmly to the adage ‘don’t screw the crew’. He’s seen bands crash and burn over something like that before and he’d rather not risk the band dynamic. However, he knows he’s attracted to the charms of Pink the sound engineer and he’d determined to keep him at a distance. He’s got no interest in becoming just a notch on his bedpost, anyhow. Pink is surprised and… Continue Reading Review: Sounds Complicated – Frances Fox

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Review: The Devil Wears Pink – Matthew Dante

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The Devil Wears Pink - Matthew Dante

Genre: Comedy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Austin Dean Men are idiots! Give them even the slightest hint that you will sleep with them, and their brains turn to mush! I use men to get what I want, and why shouldn’t I? I’m 23, charming and have a smoking hot body. It’s not that hard to get a guy hooked. I give them a taste of the fantasy they’re craving, and they give me what I want. It’s a win-win. That is until I met…. him. William Bolton I’m 40, single, and apparently a workaholic. I decided to take this cruise to… Continue Reading Review: The Devil Wears Pink – Matthew Dante

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Review: Cloud White – Fearne Hill

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Cloud White - Fearne Hill

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Meet Milo and Mungo. Mungo and Milo.Just friends. Best friends.Honestly, there’s nothing more to it.Just best friends. And bad timing. That awkward moment when you realise you’re dancing alone. That you’re hopelessly in love with your oldest friend, except somehow along the way, you forgot to tell him. Tired of waiting for you to come to your senses, he’s moved on, he’s found his significant other.And now it’s too late. Though slowly dying inside, you pick yourself up, swallow your pride, and grieve from the side lines. And everything is fine, until the day you… Continue Reading Review: Cloud White – Fearne Hill