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REVIEW: Becoming Us, by Becca Seymour

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Title: Becoming Us Series: True Blue Book Three Author: Becca Seymour Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 90 Reviewer: Pat Get It On Amazon About The Book Catch up with Kirkby residents Scott and Davis as they navigate through the ups and downs of fatherhood, relationships, and juggling… balls. In two years, it’s clear love can last, just as it can grow.  Davis’s business remains successful, Scott’s clinic is going strong, and Libby is happy and content.   But that doesn’t mean real life is always perfect, nor does it mean fatherhood isn’t as exhausting as it is wonderful. Needing a break from their daily routines, Davis and … Read more

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REVIEW: The Spymaster’s Secret, by Antonia Aquilante

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Title: The Spymaster’s Secret Series: Chronicles of Tournai Book Seven Author: Antonia Aquilante Genre: Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: MM / Gay Publisher: NineStar Press Pages: 375 Reviewer: Melissa Brus, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Alexander is doing his best to settle into life in Tournai’s royal palace after years living outside the country due to his father’s diplomatic work. The sense of belonging and home he feels is overwhelming, but none of his plans are going as he imagined. Many see him as only a lovely, charming adornment of the royal court and underestimate both his intelligence and abilities. His attraction to Marcus, a mysterious older man … Read more

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REVIEW: Surviving Death, by G.R. Lyons

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Surviving Death - G.R. Lyons - Treble and the Lost Boys

Title: Surving Death Series: Treble and the Lost Boys Author: G.R. Lyons Genre: Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: MM / Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 186 Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book How can you find purpose when you’re already dead? Cam Lucius has always felt useless and helpless, but never so much as the day his father pulled the plug, ending Cam’s life. As a ghost, there are only a handful of people who can see Cam, leaving him lonelier than ever. Until he meets Taylor. Taylor Ainsley can’t touch anything without suffering, leaving him isolated from family and abandoned by friends. As for ever having a boyfriend? Not … Read more

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REVIEW: Christmas Present by Kim Fielding

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Christmas Present - Kim Fielding

Title: Christmas Present Author: Kim Fielding Genre: Paranormal, Holiday LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 40 Reviewer: Pat Get It On Amazon About The Book A modern gay-romance twist on Dickens. Lewis loves his holiday job. As the Ghost of Christmas Present, he guides people to improve their lives. Sure, he’s a little lonely at home in Minnesota, but Fezziwig the cat keeps him company.  When Lewis is spirited to California one Christmas Eve, he meets Sammy, an ex-lawyer who seems to already have his life in order. Lewis and Sammy share Korean fried chicken and a brief fling, but distance and career obligations appear destined to thwart anything … Read more

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REVIEW: Absolute Heart, by Michael Vance Gurley

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Title: Absolute Heart Series: Infernal Instruments of the Dragons Book One Author: Michael Vance Gurley Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages: 288 Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book As the British Empire builds power based on new clockwork and steam technology, Ireland draws its might from its potent magical traditions. Only two boys with little in common can end the fighting between the two nations and prevent a terrible worldwide war. Gavin Haveland’s dreams are in the sky with the airships, while his reality as a High Councilman’s son means hiding secrets that will get him executed if … Read more

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REVIEW: First Impressions, by Jay Hogan

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Title: First Impressions Series: Auckland Med Book One Author: Jay Hogan Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Dreamspinner Pages: 257 Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Publisher About The Book Michael: Two years ago I made a mistake—a big one. Then I added a couple more just for good measure. I screwed up my life, but I survived. Now I have the opportunity for a fresh start. Two years in NZ. Away from the LA gossip, a chance to breathe, to rebuild my life. But I’m taking my new set of rules with me.  I don’t do relationships.  I don’t do commitment.  I don’t do white picket fences. … Read more

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REVIEW: Marked Yours, by Elizabeth Noble

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Title: Marked Yours Series: Sentries Book One Author: Elizabeth Noble Genre: Sci Fi, Dystopian LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages: 218 Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book When one society fell, assaulted by natural disaster, in its place rose another, molded into something entirely different. Protectorates were divided by beliefs and distance. Slavery was accepted and threats both natural and supernatural were commonplace. This became a world where sentries were needed. Trained almost from infanthood, these tough men and women lived in a society within a society. They were warriors and protectors, ferreting out evil and defending the citizens of New … Read more

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REVIEW: Spark in the Stars, by Foster Bridget Cassidy

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Title: Spark in the Stars Author: Foster Bridget Cassidy Genre: Paranormal SciFi Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM/Gay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages: 195 Reviewer: Sherry Perkins, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book A case of mistaken identity could lead to love for an aloof starship captain and a brilliant if underappreciated mechanic from the sticks—if they can survive the dangerous mission assigned to them. Ginnovi Oshwald just needs someone to give him a chance. He can keep anything running, despite the “spark” his body produces that sometimes wreaks havoc with electronics. Gin gets his chance when Captain Lian Hartford comes to Tallahassee in search of a mechanic. The … Read more

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REVIEW: Forbidden Pursuits, by Harry F. Rey

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Title: Forbidden Pursuits Series: The Galactic Captains Book Two Author: Hary F. Rey Genre: sci fi LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: NineStar Press Pages: 196 Reviewer: Andy Get It On Amazon About The Book When Daeron’s mother, Captain Sanya, is offered a risky but lucrative job, rescuing an experimental galinium scientist from Aldegar, the lost loves lurking in her past mean she must send Daeron away to the other end of the galaxy—to the father he’s never met on the Kyleri Empire’s capital, Jiwani. On Jiwani, the heir to the galaxy’s most powerful empire, Prince Osvai, balances deference to rigid Kyleri customs with his desire to explore the forbidden secrets of … Read more

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REVIEW: Ghost Trapped, By BL Maxwell

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Title: Ghost Trapped Series: Valley Ghosts Book Two Author: BL Maxwell Genre: paranormal romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 179 Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Wade and Jason are back. They’re settling into their new relationship, from friends to lovers, and trying to navigate the paranormal business they now find themselves in. And Jimbo has joined the team too. It seems Sacramento has a wealth of restless spirits needing a nudge to move on their way. Taking a job in Old Sacramento, they soon realize there’s a more than average haunting at The Hitching Post restaurant. Built over the old tunnels and hidden … Read more