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Review: Choose Me – Beck Grey

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Choose Me - Beck Grey

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bisexual Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book Jules: I’ve been in love with my brother’s best friend since I was twelve, and twenty years later, Erik Osouf is still so far out of my league, we aren’t even playing the same sport. Not that I play sports. That means talking to people, and my social anxiety makes that all but impossible. It also makes my brother incredibly overprotective, and while I love that Stef always has my back, it’s why I still can’t tell Erik how I feel. It would wreck their friendship, and after everything Stef’s done for me, I won’t … Read more

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Review: Crush – L. Dreamer

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Cover - Crush by L. Dreamer - an illustration of a pink wine bottle in front of a bright yellow background, subtitle A Sweet, Full-bodied Queer Romance

Genre: Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Trans FTM (Romance is Trans man/cis woman) Reviewer: Whiskey November Get It On Amazon About The Book A little bit of struggle sweetens the fruit. When Mia Torwood’s husband Tom buys a winery on a whim, she decides to make the best of it. But when he dies of a heart attack during their first grape harvest, Mia is left grief-stricken. She also finds out that the winery is in debt and she must replace her indispensable vineyard manager, Jose. All Cal Sanders wants is to grow grapes and make great wine. When an opportunity arises to manage a vineyard on the central coast of … Read more

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Review: Intelligence Check – Katherine McIntyre

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Intelligence Check - Katherine McIntyre - Dungeons & Dating

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Bisexual, Non-Binary Reviewer: Tony Get It On Amazon About The Book Mason gives people too many chances, Hunter gives too few, but are they willing to take a chance on each other? Mason’s always tried to believe the best in people, and for the most part, their sunshine attitude pays off. They love their friends, their family, and they’re determined to win over their broody, gorgeous coworker Hunter—especially when their car in the shop turns into carpooling to work together. Hunter’s only seen the worst in people, and he doesn’t trust easily—not after growing up with a mom who ditched and an addict dad. However, perky, … Read more

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Review: Restrained Desires – Katherine McIntyre

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Restrained Desires - Katherine McIntyre

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book One rule: don’t fall for your best friend’s straight sister. Especially not when she’s pretending to be your fake girlfriend. Chelsea Moore is officially divorced from her asshole husband, and after wasting her early twenties putting up with his shit, she’s burning to get out there and play the field—especially a certain kinkier side he made her feel like garbage about. Kyle Walker’s terrified to put herself out there. According to her mother, she doesn’t have the looks to hook anyone, but what makes it worse is that her dating history falls in line. However, when … Read more

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Review: Starting Again at Crofton Hall – Rebecca Cohen

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Starting Again At Crofton Hall - Rebecca Cohen

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book After making a decision that will change his life forever, Robin Flint arrives at Crofton Hall, looking for a place to recover and start again. Love is not enough to continue living a lie. An unexpected meeting where sparks fly was meant to be a one off, but Simon MacLove is just too wonderful to cast aside. But since Robin hadn’t intended to continue things, Robin didn’t tell Simon, a local police officer, that he was a millionaire trust fund baby and the future Viscount Whetford. Robin has a lot of baggage, but so does Simon, … Read more

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Review: Sometimes You Just Know – Bill VanPatten

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Sometimes You Just Know - Bill VanPatten

Genre: Gaylit, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Can a thirty-year-old man overcome his fears and find love? Arnie Violet is the son of an alcoholic mother and a father who abandoned him at the age of ten. Believing himself unlovable, he lacks self-confidence in everything from work to romance. Then, Arnie meets eighteen-year-old Peter Jordan. Peter is the opposite of Arnie: self-assured, frank, and assertive. There is an instant attraction between them, but warning bells sound in Arnie’s head. His relationships never last long, there is a major age difference between the two men, and most importantly, Peter is his boss’s nephew. … Read more

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Review: Shake Things Up – Skye Kilaen

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Shake Things Up - Skye Kilaen

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Poly, Pan, Questioning Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book Three people, one road trip, and so many queer feelings. A polyamorous romance about changing your life. Allie and Matt’s happy open relationship means they’re both free to find hookups. When Allie gets duped by a date, though, she’s found with someone else’s cheating boyfriend. Ugh! Meeting Noelle by helping her leave the guy isn’t the night Allie expected, but after the women bond over drinks and a seriously dysfunctional tape gun, Allie’s hesitant to say goodbye. It’s weird; she doesn’t normally like-like people who aren’t Matt. Matt’s questioning whether he’s entirely straight, … Read more

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Review: Charmer – Charity Parkerson

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Charmer - Charity Parkerson - Kings of the East

Genre: Contemporary, Action-Adventure LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Aethena, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book A doctor catering to the most dangerous men in the world meets a charming nobody. Neither wants to believe the other is what they seem. They’re both wrong. As one of Zander Kapra’s team and a survivor of the cause, Corey helps by putting his medical degree to good use. He goes wherever he’s needed to keep the family safe. Sometimes, that means patching up assassins and helping dispose of evidence. Mostly, it’s helping the victims after their rescue. It’s a calling. He’ll never stop. Now, there’s this guy who won’t stop … Read more

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Review: Hush – A.Y. Caluen

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Hush - A.Y. Caluen

Genre: Contemporary, Interracial LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book A M/M romance novella about finding the future you want. Once upon a time, Ashley Wong pledged the same fraternity as Justin Landau. They weren’t friends. The last time Ash saw Justin was the first time he realized the other guy was gay, too. Fast-forward to 2018: Ash is back in L.A. after nearly a decade away. Starting over with everything, except his job; that’s only a new location. Which happens to be in the same building as the law firm where Justin works. They still aren’t friends. But Ash belongs to … Read more

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Review: A Roadie’s Guide to Boyfriends – Ian M. Keller

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A Roadie's Guide to Boyfriends - Ian M. Keller - The T-Guides

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Trans FTM Reviewer: Whiskey November Get It On Amazon About The Book Devin is enjoying his new ability to pass as male. Maybe a little too much. He’s jumping from guy to guy leaving a trail of broken hearts behind him. When an attractive new guy Peter steals his heart, Devin realizes that he might want more. More than just another one-night stand or friend with benefits. Peter has just moved from Idaho to Portland, and is enjoying being able to openly date for the first time now that he no longer lives in a tiny conservative town. When the handsome Devin asks him out, he’s … Read more