Maryann’s Reviews

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Triple Review: Flawless – J. Scott Coatsworth

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Flawless - J. Scott Catsworth

Genre: Sci-Fi, Drag LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewers: Ulysses (PRG), Linda (PRG), Maryann Get It On Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book In Space, No One Can Hear You Sing … Grayson Eck’s life is a drag, in all the best possible ways. He’s perfectly happy working in the belt alone as a wildcatter, prospecting asteroids by … well, not exactly by day. At night, he transforms into the Inner System’s most famous Valeriana Storm — a secret identity that even his closest friends and family don’t know about. When someone tries to steal one of Greyson’s mining scores, he has half a mind to just toss the guy … Read more

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Double Review: Under the Radar – Linden Bell

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Under the Radar - Linden Bell

Genre: Action-Adventure LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewers: Maryann, Linda (PRG) Get It On Amazon About The Book I’m in love with a stranger… who happens to be my boyfriend. LoganMy boyfriend is perfect. He drinks red wine, watches Drag Race, and loves the theater. So what if I don’t know what he does for a living, where his family is from, or who his friends are? Those are just details, and he’ll tell me when he’s ready. I know his heart, and that’s what’s important. JaredI never meant to keep my real identity a secret for so long. Logan was only supposed to be a one night stand, but this adorable … Read more

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Review: The Sins on Their Bones – Laura R. Samotin

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The Sins on Their Bones - Laura R. Samotin

Genre: Fantasy, Grimdark Fantasy, Romance, LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ Category: Ace, Bi, Gay, Non-Binary, Aromantic Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | B&N | BooksAMillion About The Book Set in a Jewish folklore-inspired reimagining of 19th century Eastern Europe, this queer dark fantasy debut pits two estranged husbands and a daring spymaster on opposite sides of a civil war. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, C.S. Pacat, and Katherine Arden. Dimitri Alexeyev used to be the Tzar of Novo-Svitsevo. Now, he is merely a broken man, languishing in exile after losing a devastating civil war instigated by his estranged husband, Alexey Balakin. In hiding with what remains of his court, Dimitri and … Read more

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Review: The Collector – Matthew Dante

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The Collector - Matthew Dante

Genre: Dark Romance, Action-Adventure LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book La Maison de M is a private gentlemen’s club where the rich and powerful come to relax, have a few drinks, and enjoy the company of hot young men. There’s no judgment here. Men are able to explore their fantasies and share in the pleasures that only a few lucky souls ever get the chance to experience. It is within these walls that secrets are shared, and vulnerabilities are discovered. There’s nothing more sinful than a man in the heated throes of passion. Levi 25, exotic dancer… secret romantic. It’s no secret. Men fall … Read more

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Review: His Grey Lord – Stephanie Lake

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His Grey Lord - Stephanie Lake - The Regency Lords

Genre: Historical, Georgian, Regency LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book An Award-Winning Gay Regency Romance: Where Love Defies Boundaries and Status. In Wiltshire, England, amidst aristocratic grandeur, a spark ignites between Grey, a young nobleman, and Sam, a charismatic laborer. As their worlds collide, Grey grapples with societal chains and echoes of his father’s stern lessons. Yet, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Sam’s rugged allure. Can their love rise above these trials? Embark on a journey of passion and defiance in this gripping historical romance novella. The Review Lord Greyson Montague’s father, Lord Flakenham, warned him to never get involved with those below … Read more

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Review: The Paradox of Love and Death – Artemis Glass

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The Paradox of Love and Death - Artemis Glass

Genre: Contemporary, Lesfic LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Funeral crashing has been the best way for Noemi Moretti to release her pent-up emotions after the death of her parents. But on the anniversary of their passing, she meets Amara Forsythe, a beautiful UCLA student mourning her grandmother. Fate brings them together again at another funeral, but Noemi hides her true intentions from Amara. As their relationship blossoms, so do the lies that threaten to tear them apart. Can Noemi find a way to make things right before it’s too late? THE PARADOX OF LOVE AND DEATH follows Noemi as she navigates through her … Read more

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Review: Under His Name – M.A. Grant

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Under His Name - M.A. Grant

Genre: Contemporary, Mystery, Action-Adventure LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Sam Walch has never tried to match up to his flashy, high-spirited twin brother Brad in anything—school, sports, or romance. Competing against Brad only led to disappointment and heartbreak, which is why Sam stayed in town after their mom’s death and let Brad take off for grander adventures. After years being stuck in neutral, Sam finally plans a dream trip to Malta to start a new chapter in his life. Too bad a hospital phone call about his long-lost brother comes just days before he’s due to step onto the plane. Agent Nicolas Conti … Read more

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Review: His Second Chance – Stephanie Lake

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His Second Chance - Stephanie Lake

Genre: Historical, Regency, Georgian LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Lord Blair wants a second chance at love with his long-lost lieutenant. Only one problem: Blair’s engaged to the man’s sister. Disgusted with unfaithful lovers, Viscount Reid Blair decides once and for all, to forget the dark, anonymous officer who slipped in and out of his life five years ago. He will marry Lady Prudence. With her unquestioned beauty and surprising wit, she is guaranteed to make an entertaining wife. Prudence’s brother, Lieutenant David Cavendish, has always been beyond discreet. Except for one torrid fortnight, years ago, when his passion for a certain viscount … Read more

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Review: His Midshipman – Stephanie Lake

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His Midshipman - Stephanie Lake

Genre: Historical, Regency LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Love at first seduction in Georgian England. Reid never knew how fast love could hit until he met Midshipman David. Can he convince the reluctant young officer they are perfect together? In the style of Regency England, His Midshipman is a stand-alone M/M novella. Reid and David’s story continues in His Second Chance, the Regency Lords series, a queer romance by award-winning author Stephanie Lake. Start the series today to heat up your evening. “Stephanie Lake gives us appealing characters, fun storylines, and crisp prose. I especially enjoy the skill she uses with her historical … Read more

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Review: A Death at His Majesty’s – David C. Dawson

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A Death at His Majesty's - David C. Dawson - Simon Sampson Mysteries

Genre: Historical, Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book The stage is set for murder It’s the summer of 1929 and there’s a serial killer on the streets of London. Bodies of young women are dumped at the stage doors of London’s theatres. Noël Coward’s assistant Florence Miles, known to her close friends as Bill, is dragged into the investigation when the body of her former secret lover is found outside His Majesty’s Theatre. Bill forms an unlikely alliance with the Chronicle newspaper’s senior crime reporter Simon Sampson. Together they discover that the killer has friends in high places… This is the prequel to the LAMBDA … Read more