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REVIEW: The Harp and the Sea – Anne Barwell & Lou Sylvre

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The Harp and the Sea - Lou Sylvre & Anne Barwell

Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book In 1605, Robbie Elliot—a Reiver and musician from the Scottish borders—nearly went to the gallows. The Witch of the Hermitage saved him with a ruse, but weeks later, she cursed him to an ethereal existence in the sea. He has seven chances to come alive, come ashore, and find true love. For over a century, Robbie’s been lost to that magic; six times love has failed. When he washes ashore on the Isle of Skye in 1745, he’s arrived at his last chance at love, his last chance at life. Highland warrior Ian MacDonald … Read more

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REVIEW: Eventide – J. Scott Coatsworth

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Eventide - J. Scott Coatsworth

Genre: Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book What if you woke up in a strange place that was as familiar as your own home, but also completely strange and different? What if you opened your curtains to find the universe looking back at you? Welcome to Eventide. The Review EVENTIDE BY J. SCOTT COATSWORTH I’ve read several of Scott Coatsworth’s short stories: “Gargoyle”, “A New Year”, “Morgan” and my favorite “Bear At the Bar”.  These stories always seem to have a message, and leave the reader with many provoking thoughts.  In “Eventide,” Tanner Black awakens, surprised that he’s still around. He had accepted his … Read more

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REVIEW: Pirate Master – Jules Radcliffe

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Pirate Master - Jules Radcliffe

Genre: Historical, Adventure, Pirates, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book A strait-laced lieutenant. A free-living pirate. A hopeless love. Quinn has never met a man quite like Perry. Stern and cold on the outside, burning up inside with secret passion. Yearning for a mastery only Quinn can satisfy. But Perry is no outcast—he’s a respectable officer in His Majesty’s navy. Reluctant to test his love for a pirate, Quinn baulks at asking him to give up everything he holds dear. Perry has no regrets about their night of glorious sin, but he sees no future with Quinn. Unlike the pirates of Port … Read more

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REVIEW: Death Overdue – David S. Pederson

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Death Overdue - David S. Pederson

Genre: Mystery, Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book I know what you are. Five words scrawled on a note, and Heath knew his life was now in jeopardy. He had no choice but to confront the blackmailer and find out what proof he had. But what then? Pay up and risk demands for future payments? Or not give in and throw his life away?  The decision’s made for him when the blackmailer turns up dead. Is Heath a murderer? Even he isn’t sure, thanks to several double martinis. Other suspects include a voluptuous neighbor, a smarmy grocer, a ruthless gangster, Heath’s cousin Liz, … Read more

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REVIEW: The Engineer – C.S. Poe

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The Engineer - C.S. Poe

Genre: Steampunk, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book 1881—Special Agent Gillian Hamilton is a magic caster with the Federal Bureau of Magic and Steam. He’s sent to Shallow Grave, Arizona, to arrest a madman engineer known as Tinkerer, who’s responsible for blowing up half of Baltimore. Gillian has handled some of the worst criminals in the Bureau’s history, so this assignment shouldn’t be a problem. But even he’s taken aback by a run-in with the country’s most infamous outlaw, Gunner the Deadly. Gunner is also stalking Shallow Grave in search of Tinkerer, who will stop at nothing to take control of the … Read more

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REVIEW: A Glimpse of Heaven – Olivier Bosman

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A Glimpse Of Heaven - Olivier Bosman

Genre: Mystery, Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book The year is 1895. A disgruntled detective is looking for meaning in his life. A psychotic young man wants to make his darkest fantasies come true. A secretive society searches for hidden wisdom in ancient manuscripts. When these three meet, a series of events is set in motion which leads to a horrific crime. A Glimpse of Heaven is a thrilling, page-turning mystery about spiritualism, the occult… and the quest for magic. The Review: Olivier Bosman creates a new career for former Detective Sergeant from Scotland Yard, John Billings.   The first time Billings was heard of … Read more

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REVIEW: What’s In a Name – Pat Henshaw

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What's in a Name? - Pat Henshaw

Genre: Contemporary, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book On his 30th birthday, barista Jimmy Patterson decides to get rip-roaring drunk after his roommate-boyfriend abandons him at a bar in the tiny California foothills town of Stone Acres where they have relocated from San Francisco. Jimmy is immediately rescued by the burly owner of Stonewall Saloon, who has had his eye on Jimmy since the first time he came in months before. Jimmy’s fine with being saved but wants to know the bartender’s real name since the guy has worn name tags with an assortment of names every time Jimmy has spoken to … Read more

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REVIEW: Merchants of Milan – Edale Lane

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Merchants of Milan - Edale Lane

Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: FF/Lesbian Reviewer: Devon Get It On Amazon About The Book Three powerful merchants, two independent women in love, one masked vigilante.  Love blooms between Florentina and Maddie, but Florentina’s role as the vigilante Night Flyer could lead to her death and Maddie’s broken heart. Florentina, set on revenge for her father’s murder, creates an alter-ego known as the Night Flyer. Madelena, whose husband was also murdered, hires Florentina as a tutor for her children and love blossoms between them. However, Florentina’s vendetta is fraught with danger, and surprising developments threaten both women’s lives.  The Review In 16th century Italy, a masked vigilante takes to … Read more

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REVIEW: Smash and Grab – Maz Maddox

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Smash and Grab - Maz Maddox

Genre: Fantasy Shifter Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book My standard issued lab badge reads ‘Simon’ but it really should say ‘unexciting nerd with no social life.’ Don’t get me wrong — I love what I do with a passion, but it doesn’t leave a lot of time for much else. Especially romance. While chipping away at my work, I’m suddenly the person between hired cartel muscle and the fossil that will define my career. Which isn’t the most insane part of the story. My savior is a chaotic, bat-wielding punk with a bubble gum pink mohawk and a … Read more

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REVIEW: Eating Stars – Angel Martinez

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Eating Stars - Angel Martinez

Genre: Sci Fi, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Marie, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Flee. Scatter. Take your mates and your offspring and run The escape pods fall to Earth one by one over the course of weeks, a mysterious and diverse alien diaspora, each pod containing a different alien race and leaving the world’s governments scrambling to deal with this unexpected immigration. Serge Kosygin, still grieving and isolated after his husband’s death, watches events with gray disinterest until one day he witnesses a pod crash for himself while driving home. Two of the alien visitors have died, but one survives, badly injured, and … Read more