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REVIEW: Speedbump, by Charli Coty

October 15, 2019 by scott

Title: Speedbump Author: Charli Coty Genre: GENRE LGBTQ+ Category: Contemporary Publisher: CeeTwo Publishing Pages: 228 Get It On Amazon About The Book Getting broken wasn’t supposed to fix everything. Ezra Cook is sole caregiver to older brother Tray, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in his forties. They live outside the small town of Drop, Oregon, on property Tray bought with his Microsoft settlement money. For years, Ezra has been going on and off low doses of testosterone to maintain a comfortable level of androgyny. Ezra spends most days juggling Tray’s care and the work required to survive in rural Oregon on a small income, ignoring their own needs, especially … Read more

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REVIEW: Neon Saturday Night, by Julia McBryant

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 by scott

Title: Neon Saturday Night Series: Low Country Lovers Book Two Author: Julia McBryant Genre: Contemporary Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 104 Reviewer: Pat Get It On Amazon About The Book Boyfriends Audie and Calhoun carry on their long-distance romance through college. But Audie’s traumatic history of abuse leaves him with the idea that he has little to offer a committed relationship. Calhoun says Audie only needs to learn to be loved. But Audie feels stuck in an inescapable narrative: he hurts, and Calhoun saves him. Audie’s tired of always feeling like the drama queen, tired of always playing the traumatized boyfriend. He wants something real to give … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Neon Saturday Night, by Julia McBryant

October 9, 2019 by scott

Julia McBryant has a new MM contemporary romance out: Neon Saturday Night. And there’s a giveaway! Audie and Calhoun continue their long-distance relationship through college. They sneak off to Myrtle Beach. Audie drives to Charleston when Calhoun gets the flu. They meet for a fake fishing trip on the Outer Banks. But Audie needs to belong, and because of his traumatic past, he feels like he has little to offer in a committed relationship. While he and Calhoun have fun together, they also have a difficult time negotiating Audie’s need to give as much as he takes and build an authentic relationship together. Calhoun says his job is to learn … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: I’ve Got This, by Louisa Masters

September 28, 2019 by scott

Louisa Masters has a new MM contemporary romance out in the Joy Universe series: “I’ve Got This.” Derek Bryer loves his life. His job as an assistant director at Joy Universe, the second-largest theme park complex on the planet, makes him indirectly responsible for bringing joy (pun intended) to millions of people. So what if none of his relationships are that close? Everyone he meets loves him. Except Trav Jones. For some reason, the visiting Broadway performer would rather Derek just go away. He appreciates Derek’s work ethic, though, and after Trav steps up when Derek desperately needs someone to fill in for his sick staff, Derek seizes the chance … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Pure Dumb Luck, by Dahlia Donovan

September 28, 2019 by scott

Dahlia Donovan has a new contemporary MM romance out: Pure Dumb Luck. When two small-town country dudes win the lottery, they finally find the courage to speak their truth. An unexpected adventure follows. Linwood “Woody” Robinson has a routine. He works for his baby brother in construction, buys three lottery tickets every week, and lusts after his best friend from high school. He’s done the same thing for twenty years. Eddison “Eddie” Howard owns the only gas station in their small South Carolina town, sells lottery tickets, and lusts after his best friend from afar. They joke around but never speak their truth. He knows they’re cowards but can’t seem … Read more

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REVIEW: I’ve Got This, by Louisa Masters

September 28, 2019 by scott

Title: I’ve Got This Author: Louisa Masters Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages: 200 Reviewer: Jaye Get It On Amazon | Amazon UK | Amazon CAN | Publisher | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iBooks | Goodreads | QueeRomance Ink About The Book Derek Bryer loves his life. His job as an assistant director at Joy Universe, the second-largest theme park complex on the planet, makes him indirectly responsible for bringing joy (pun intended) to millions of people. So what if none of his relationships are that close? Everyone he meets loves him. Except Trav Jones. For some reason, the visiting Broadway performer would rather … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT: In Safe Arms, by Ann Grech

September 21, 2019 by scott

Ann Grech has a new MM romance out: “In Safe Arms.” When a damaged man stumbles on a second chance, it’s all too easy to turn and run. It takes a determined photographer to convince him risk is worth it all. People deserve a second chance, right? How about a third or fourth? But what if I can’t even admit to myself who I am? I was truthful once before. I came out to one other person, and he left me broken and scarred. He destroyed the boy I was. I don’t even use the same name anymore; I go by Trent now. But I survived the streets. I got … Read more

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REVIEW: In Safe Arms, By Ann Grech

September 21, 2019 by scott

Title: In Safe Arms Series: My Truth Book Two Author: Ann Grech Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay/MM Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing Pages: 304 Reviewer: Pat Get It On Amazon About The Book Will he risk it all to be in safe arms? When a damaged man stumbles on a second chance, it’s all too easy to turn and run. It takes a determined photographer to convince him risk is worth it all. People deserve a second chance, right? How about a third or fourth? But what if I can’t even admit to myself who I am? I was truthful once before. I came out to one other person, and he … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Hurricane Dreams, by Julia McBryant

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 by scott

Julia McBryant has a new MM contemporary book out: “Hurricane Dreams.” Audie Currell, the only son of one of the richest families in Charleston, runs off from his parent’s wine tasting with his father’s business associate’s son, Calhoun Chatterton, another well-off teenager from Savannah. They start dating in secret. But Audie’s abusive childhood stands in the way of an authentic relationship — as does their family’s homophobia. They have to hide their relationship while coping with Audie’s trauma. Can two naive teenagers manage such a difficult task? Series Blurb: The Southern Seduction series chronicles the interconnected lives of a group of well-off, high society young adults in Savannah, Georgia, most … Read more

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REVIEW: All He Needs, by Ann Grech

September 14, 2019 by scott

Title: All he Needs Series: My Truth Book One Author: Ann Grech Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: MM/Gay Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing Pages: 205 Reviewer: Pat Henshaw Get It On Amazon About The Book When a former pro-snowboarder finds himself caught between two men who have stolen his heart, it takes heartbreak and a hit of reality for him to start believing love is truly all he needs. I didn’t think it’d turn out this way: my life story in a nutshell. Life, Karma, whatever—it was testing me. Pushing me to the limit of what I could endure and beyond. But in the steaming pile my life had become, I felt … Read more