Book Reviews

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

REVIEW: Two For Home, By Tinnean

by
Two for Home - Tinnean

Title: Two for HomeSeries: Home, Book 2Author: TinneanGenre: Historical, RomanceLGBTQ+ Category: MM/GayPublisher: JMS BooksPages/Word Count: 305 PagesReviewer: Maryann Get it On Amazon About the Book In 1861, eleven-year old Zachary Taylor Browne marches off to war as a drummer boy with the 14th Brooklyn Chasseurs under the leadership of Lieutenant Steve Marriott, whom he worships. During the Battle of Antietam, he saves his lieutenant’s life and earns the nickname Sharps. When the 14th musters out in 1864, Sharps and Marriott part ways. Steve Marriott has always liked the boy under his care but lost track of him after the war. Marriott becomes a wagon master, and in 1869 receives word the … Read more

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

REVIEW: Rogue In The Making. By TJ Nichols

by
Rogue in the Making review - TJ Nichols

Title: Rogue in the MakingSeries (when applicable): Studies in Demonology #2Author(s): T.J. NicholsGenre: urban fantasyLGBTQ+ Category: gay, m/m, polyamory Publisher: DSP PublicationsPages/Word Count: 284 pagesReviewer: Dan The blood sacrifices have brought rain to Demonside, but across the void, the Warlock College of Vinland is still storing and gathering magic, heedless of the warnings of the international magical community. The underground is full of warlocks who disagree with the college, but do they care about wizards and demons or only about snatching power? With a foot in each world, Angus is no longer sure whom he can trust. The demons don’t trust humans, and even though he is learning more magic, he will … Read more

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

REVIEW: Warlock In Training, By TJ Nichols

by
Warlock in Training review - TJ Nichols

Title:Warlock in TrainingSeries:Studies in Demonology Book 1Author:TJ NicholsGenre:FantasyLGBTQ+ Category:gayPublisher:DSP PublicationsPages/Word Count:226 pagesBuy Link:$1.99 on AmazonReviewer: Dan About the Book Angus Donohue doesn’t want to be a warlock. He believes draining demons for magic is evil, but it’s a dangerous opinion to have—his father is a powerful and well-connected warlock, and Angus is expected to follow the family tradition. His only way out is to fail the demon summoning class. Failure means expulsion from the Warlock College. Despite Angus’s best efforts to fumble the summoning, it works. Although not the way anyone expects. Angus’s demon, Saka, is a powerful mage with his own need for a warlock. Saka wants to use Angus … Read more

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

REVIEW: Abaddon’s Locusts

by
Abaddon's Locusts - Don Travis - BJ Vinson Mystery

Title: Abbadon’s LocustSeries: BJ Vinson Mysteries, Book #5Author: Don TravisGenre: MysteryLGBTQ+ Category: GayPublisher: DSP PublicationsPages/Word Count: 385 PagesBuy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JLHKJLY/Reviewer: Maryann About the Book: When B. J. Vinson, confidential investigator, learns his young friend, Jazz Penrod, has disappeared and has not been heard from in a month, he discovers some ominous emails. Jazz has been corresponding with a “Juan” through a dating site, and that single clue draws BJ and his significant other, Paul Barton, into the brutal but lucrative world of human trafficking. Their trail leads to a mysterious Albuquerquean known only as Silver Wings, who protects the Bulgarian cartel that moves people—mostly the young and vulnerable—around the state to be sold into modern-day … Read more

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

REVIEW: Seeing Is A Curse

by
Seeing is a Curse - Terry Poole - Seeing is Believing

Title:Seeing is a CurseSeries:Seeing is Believing, Book TwoAuthor:Terry PooleGenre:ParanormalLGBTQ+ Category:Gay/MMPublisher:Loose-IDPages/Word Count:164 PagesBuy Link:https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Curse-Believing-Book-ebook/dp/B076HCMF1G/Reviewer:Maryann About the Book: Back from the dead, Eric is reunited with his love, Kevin, only to be torn apart by blackmail and treachery. Coming back from the dead changes a man as Detective Erik James discovers when he is reunited with Doctor Kevin Stuart, the love of his life. The last thing he expected was to become a ghost whisperer, able to guide lost souls. They barely get a chance to explore Erik’s new abilities when they are abruptly forced apart by blackmail. All because of the greed of Kevin’s own ambitious Sentinel father. Kevin must enlist … Read more

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

REVIEW: Seeing Is Believing

by
Seeing is Believing - Terry Poole

Title: Seeing Is BelievingSeries: Seeing Is BelievingAuthor: Terry PooleGenre: ParanormalLGBTQ+ Category: Gay/MMPublisher: Loose-IDPages/Word Count: 276 PagesBuy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Believing-book-Terry-Poole/dp/1717731023Reviewer:Maryann About the Book: Max Cooke, a sweet lonely man who writes romance stories, is the only witness to the murder of a police detective. Struggling with the aftermath of the killing, Max never dreamed that the dead detective’s ghost would appear at the foot of his bed two days later.Nick Horvath must learn what being a ghost means, sometimes with hilarious results. The two men discover that they are somehow bound together as they explore the feelings developing between them. When the murderer comes looking for Max, however, it’s up to Nick to find … Read more

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

REVIEW: Yule Planet, by Angel Martinez

by
Yule Planet - Angel Martinez

Title:Yule Planet Series:Escape From The Holidays collection Author:Angel Martinez Genre:FF romance, sci fi LGBTQ+ Category:lesbian, non-binary Publisher:Mischief Corner Books Pages/Word Count:152 Pages Pages/Word Count:152 Pages Get It On Amazon We had two reviewers for this one – Scott and Georgiana: Scott’s Review It’s December, so it must be time for another Angel Martinez winter holiday tale. And what a tale she delivers in “”Yule Planet.” Sofia Cancino wants to get away from her boring life in middle management, and her crazy family entanglements. When she runs across a brochure for a cheery holiday resort on a frozen planet, it sounds perfect. She books her stay, and is really excited until … Read more

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

REVIEW: Slow Thaw, by J. Scott Coatsworth

by
Slow Thaw - J. Scott Coatsworth

Title:Slow Thaw Series:Escape From the Holidays Collection Author:J. Scott Coatsworth Genre: Romance, Near Future LGBTQ+ Category:MM, gay, trans Publisher:Mischief Corner Books Pages/Word Count: 88 pages Get It On Amazon Blurb: Javier Fernandez is a climate scientist living in a research station near the South Pole. Since his husband was killed in a car crash, he’s preferred to be alone, and is less than thrilled to have a junior scientist thrust upon him by his rich patron. Col Steele is a trans man fleeing a bad break-up. He is ready for the next step in his career, and eager to spend Christmas anywhere but at home. When a crack in the ice … Read more

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

REVIEW: Something to Celebrate, by Evelyn Benvie

by
Something to Celebrate review - Evelyn Benvie

Title:Something to Celebrate Series:Escape from the Holidays Collection Author:Evelyn Benvie Genre:Paranormal, Holiday LGBTQ+ Category:M/NB, demisexual Publisher:Mischief Corner Books Pages:84 Blurb: Niko doesn’t hate the holidays; that would require too much commitment. He just doesn’t care about them anymore. He’s a demi, disillusioned mess and he doesn’t care about much at all. That is, until an enticing stranger blows into his life this Christmas and catches his attention—and his heart. Amazon Review: “Human belief was a fickle and fluid thing.” I found “Something to Celebrate” to be poetic and beautiful. Niko doesn’t celebrate holidays. He doesn’t feel as though he has a place to belong. My heart ached for him and … Read more

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

REVIEW: The Holiday Spirit, by Carole Cummings

by
The Holiday Spirit review - Carole Cummings

Title: The Holiday Spirit Series: Escape From the Holidays Collection Author: Carole Cummings Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Holiday, Magical Realism LGBTQ+ Category: MM Romance Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Pages/Word Count: 32 pages Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K6W7GKC/ It’s hard being the PA for the Holiday Spirit. Julian is more dedicated than most, and knows the job inside and out. But that doesn’t mean he’ll still have a job when the new Holiday Spirit is elected. It also doesn’t mean he’s immune to the *cough* charms of the office, but that’s a whole other problem. Part of the 2018 “Escape from the Holidays” Series Review by CC Bridges During the holidays, I have a … Read more