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Review: From the Universe to Me – Scott E. Garrison

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From the Universe to Me - Scott E. Garrison

Genre: Contemporary, New Adult, College, Coming of Age, Coming Out LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Publisher About The Book Eighteen-year-old Tobias Gavin is struggling to come to terms with his sexuality. For many years, the what-ifs of coming out have swirled around his head, so he has chosen to live a lie to keep from disrupting the “normal” life he has created with his family and friends. That is until he meets Gareth David the day he enrolls for his first semester as a college student. He feels an immediate connection with Gareth…a connection that pushes Tobias to question the way he has been living … Read more

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Review: Undertow – Alexandra Caluen

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Undertow - A.Y. Caluen

Genre: Gaylit, Lesfic, Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Poly Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book A F/F/M romance novel about having it all. Vicky and Sharon had a great place to live, jobs they liked, excellent neighbors and landlords, and a four-year-old daughter they loved. Ten years after they went from best friends to lovers, they were married and prospering, starting to talk about the one thing they were missing. What came next? Marco Hidalgo was still trying to decide how to tell his wife his show was cancelled when he got home and found the note. Four years after they went from co-workers to married, it was … Read more

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Review: My Heart’s Desire – Amy Tasukada

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My Heart's Desire - Amy Tasukada

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Some high school romances just won’t fade. As a high-ranking yakuza, Yuuki enjoys his relatively quiet job. If only his mother would stop asking for grandchildren. Unwilling to come out, he contemplates a sham marriage just to shut her up. After all, it’s not as if he’ll ever be lucky in love again. Blacklisted after his divorce, the only reason luxury suit designer Kazuki is still in business is his yakuza clientele. Desperate to find new clients, he starts looking for a collaborator for the upcoming fashion show. But who’s daring enough to partner up … Read more

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Review: Five Night Stand – H.L Day

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Genre: Contemporary, Holiday LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book The advantage of a one-night stand is being able to walk away. Except, Nathan can’t. Workaholic Nathan Nicholls hasn’t had the easiest time of late. Still reeling from his publisher’s rejection of his latest book, he seeks refuge in a remote hotel. When he’s propositioned by the sinfully sexy CJ, a man who knows exactly what he wants and isn’t afraid to go for it, why shouldn’t Nathan throw caution to the winds for once and have a bit of fun? After all, he’s leaving the next day. When an avalanche puts paid … Read more

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Review: I Hear You – Casey Morales

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Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book I Hear You follows the journey of Tyler, a devil-may-care, party boy mechanic who loves his job, his friends, and his faithful dog, but the thought of settling down is the last thing on his mind. That all changes when he meets Gabe, an adorably dimpled, floppy haired deaf man who challenges him in ways he never imagined. As Tyler starts to fall for Gabe, he realizes his carefree lifestyle may be holding him back from true happiness. Will he be able to overcome his past and embrace love, or will his desire for freedom and … Read more

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Review: To Mend a Broken Wing – Fearne Hill

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To Mend A Broken Wing - Fearne Hill

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book “I think,” Lucien began, “that we accept the love we believe we deserve. And unfortunately, Noah doesn’t believe he deserves any.”  For twenty-two-year-old Noah, the revelation that his biological father is an ex-professional footballer is like tearing the wrapper from a cheap chocolate bar and discovering he’s won the elusive golden ticket. Every homeless young man’s dream, right? Wrong. Because his father has also served a lengthy prison sentence. For murder. With nothing to lose and facing a winter sleeping rough, Noah travels to France to meet him. Despite an angry encounter, Noah reluctantly agrees … Read more

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Review: An Epic Construct – Dawn Cutler-Tran

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An Epic Construct - Dawn Cutler-Tran

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Ace, Bi, Gay, Gender Fluid, Lesbian, Non-Binary, Trans FTM Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book Is a LGBTQ+ friendly dating app the answer to all of Penelope’s dating woes? Her ex-girlfriend turned asexual best friend and roommate sure thinks so. Within a few minutes of swiping, Penelope matches with the mysterious, yet charming Riley, who identifies as queer, but is slow to open up about his sexuality… and everything else. As Penelope explores dating again, she gets the opportunity to MC a drag brunch, in full drag king regalia. For a long time, Penelope has had suspected she might be nonbinary, but that … Read more

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Review: A Brighter, Darker Art – Halli Starling

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A Brighter, Darker Art - Halli Starling

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book A chance meeting at a bar. An instant connection. But that connection turns from a spark into all business. For the moment. And it’s a really bad idea to date the boss… Raphael (Raf) Lutz, is under immense stress with the opening of his fifth art gallery in a few months. He’s mentally and physically exhausted, and given his perfectionist nature, deeply concerned that this gallery won’t stack up to the rest. His best friend, Ambrose and Ambrose’s boyfriend, Barrett, have trusted Raf with a very special set of illustrations belonging to Barrett’s deceased friend. … Read more

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Review: Traded – Kimberly Knight & Rachel Lyn Adams

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Traded - Kimberly Knight & Rachel Lyn Adams

Genre: Contemporary, Sports LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Gloria, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Aron Parker is one of the best players in professional baseball. Following in his father’s footsteps, his entire life revolves around the game. Opponents call him cocky, and they aren’t wrong, but no one knows the driving force behind his arrogance. Until he has to play nice with his enemy. Drew Rockland is the epitome of calm and collected on the mound. As a veteran player, he knows what it takes to pitch under pressure while keeping his emotions in check. Until he faces Aron and loses his cool. Aron’s showboating and … Read more

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Review: Avenging Des – Matthew Dante

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Avenging Des - Matthew Dante

Genre: Thriller, Dark Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Des (The Destroyer) 29, strong-willed, on the run from a gangster who wants me dead. Oh yeah, and I’m secretly in love with my best friend. Love. What a pain. Why is it that some people are blessed with all the good looks and charisma, while the rest of us mere mortals must work hard to even be noticed? Take my best friend Cillian, for example. The guy is a walking wet dream and has a personality that can charm the pants off a cobra. Is it any wonder I’ve secretly had feelings for … Read more