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Review: Down the River – J. Scott Coatsworth

Down the River - J. Scott Coatsworth - River City Chronicles

Genre: Contemporary, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Romantic, Circle of Friends LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Reviewer: Ulysses Get It At Amazon | Publisher | B&N | Kobo | Apple | Smashwords | Vivlio | Universal Buy Link About The Book Nine years have passed since a group of strangers first met at a magical little restaurant in East Sacramento called Ragazzi. They have all been touched by its subtle magic, and have become a family. With the tragic death of one of them, the ripples spread through the entire group, exposing secrets and revealing truths that many of them would rather not face. Dave and Marcos are battling their own demons. Matteo seeks an embezzler at Ragazzi, while Diego struggles to hold on to … Read more

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Review: Valley of Secrets – H.L. Moore

Valley of Secrets - H.L. Moore - Death's Embrace

Genre: Fantasy, Romantic Arc LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bi, Non-Binary, Poly Reviewer: Scott Universal Buy Link About The Book This city of fools will be brought to order! Deposed, her father presumed dead, her friends slaughtered and the cavern in chaos, Grace Harrington is on the run and entirely alone. The only ally she has left is the man she hates most in the world: Nathaniel Morgenstern, the assassin who murdered her mother and seduced her father. Grace’s only hope of reclaiming the throne and saving her people is to seek the aid of Éamon Tadhg, the High Druid of Arajon. But she needs to survive the hostile streets of Iole … Read more

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Review: Throne of Lies – H.L. Moore

Throne of Lies - H.L. Moore - Death's Embrace

Genre: Fantasy, Romantic Arc LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bisexual, Non-Binary Reviewer: Scott Get It At Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book There are vipers in Arajon, from the Valley to the Bronze. Grace Harrington, the Dowager Archon of Arajon, is approaching her first anniversary on the throne she claimed following the death of her husband, slain at her own hands. But her position is so precarious that even the unwelcome presence of the former assassin Nathaniel Morgenstern, watching over her at her father’s behest, cannot protect her from her enemies. The city’s press has turned against her, the Bronze is rallying behind Odessa White, and her last hope of support from … Read more

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Review: Soul of Ash – H.L. Moore

Soul Of Ash - H.L. Moore - Death's Embrace

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bisexual Reviewer: Scott Get It On Amazon About The Book Half a year after the events of Heart of Dust, Doran Ó Seanáin now finds himself trapped between two worlds while belonging to neither: held in contempt by the Bronze for the turmoil he caused during Archon Bryson’s reign, and resented by the miners for selling out. Leonora Darkwater’s pursuit to own the mines may be the answer to all of his problems, but the offer is far more complicated than it appears, and the only person Doran trusts is the same man who threw his life into chaos. Haunted by his past, hostage to … Read more

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Review: Heart of Dust – H.L. Moore

Heart of Dust - H.L. Moore - Death's Embrace

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bi Reviewer: Scott Get It On Amazon | Free at QSF (Ends 12/31) About The Book Iole City is in turmoil. Doran Ó Seanáin, leader of the Black Lung Gang, is determined to challenge the Archon, Arajon’s tyrannical ruler, for his brutal treatment of the miners. But Doran has more to deal with than getting stabbed and a city-wide lockdown that’s seeing his gang of ex-miners slowly starved out of their base. His daughter Grace has turned against him, and the death of his wife haunts them both. Although he finds reprieve in Nathaniel Morgenstern, the apotheker with a mysterious past to whom he … Read more

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Review: Down the River – J. Scott Coatsworth

Down the River - J. Scott Coatsworth - River City Chronicles

Genre: Contemporary, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Romantic, Circle of Friends LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Reviewer: Estora Get It At Amazon | Publisher | B&N | Kobo | Apple | Smashwords | Vivlio | Universal Buy Link About The Book Nine years have passed since a group of strangers first met at a magical little restaurant in East Sacramento called Ragazzi. They have all been touched by its subtle magic, and have become a family. With the tragic death of one of them, the ripples spread through the entire group, exposing secrets and revealing truths that many of them would rather not face. Dave and Marcos are battling their own demons. Matteo seeks an embezzler at Ragazzi, while Diego struggles to hold on to … Read more

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Review: Valley of Secrets – H.L. Moore

Valley of Secrets - H.L. Moore - Death's Embrace

Genre: Fantasy With Romantic Arcs LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Poly, Non-Binary Reviewer: Rari Get It On Amazon About The Book This city of fools will be brought to order! Deposed, her father presumed dead, her friends slaughtered and the cavern in chaos, Grace Harrington is on the run and entirely alone. The only ally she has left is the man she hates most in the world: Nathaniel Morgenstern, the assassin who murdered her mother and seduced her father. Grace’s only hope of reclaiming the throne and saving her people is to seek the aid of Éamon Tadhg, the High Druid of Arajon. But she needs to survive the hostile streets … Read more

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Review: Throne of Lies – H.L. Moore

Throne of Lies - H.L. Moore - Death's Embrace

Genre: Fantasy with Romantic Subplot LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bisexual, Poly MMF Reviewer: Rari Get It At Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book There are vipers in Arajon, from the Valley to the Bronze. Grace Harrington, the Dowager Archon of Arajon, is approaching her first anniversary on the throne she claimed following the death of her husband, slain at her own hands. But her position is so precarious that even the unwelcome presence of the former assassin Nathaniel Morgenstern, watching over her at her father’s behest, cannot protect her from her enemies. The city’s press has turned against her, the Bronze is rallying behind Odessa White, and her last hope of … Read more

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Review: Soul of Ash – H.L. Moore

Soul Of Ash - H.L. Moore - Death's Embrace

Genre: Fantasy, Romantic Arc LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bisexual Reviewer: Rari Get It On Amazon | Apple | Google Play | Kobo | Smashwords About The Book Half a year after the events of Heart of Dust, Doran Ó Seanáin now finds himself trapped between two worlds while belonging to neither: held in contempt by the Bronze for the turmoil he caused during Archon Bryson’s reign, and resented by the miners for selling out. Leonora Darkwater’s pursuit to own the mines may be the answer to all of his problems, but the offer is far more complicated than it appears, and the only person Doran trusts is the same man who threw … Read more

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Review: Heart of Dust – H.L. Moore

Heart of Dust - H.L. Moore - Death's Embrace

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Rari Get It On Amazon About The Book Iole City is in turmoil. Doran Ó Seanáin, leader of the Black Lung Gang, is determined to challenge the Archon, Arajon’s tyrannical ruler, for his brutal treatment of the miners. But Doran has more to deal with than getting stabbed and a city-wide lockdown that’s seeing his gang of ex-miners slowly starved out of their base. His daughter Grace has turned against him, and the death of his wife haunts them both. Although he finds reprieve in Nathaniel Morgenstern, the apotheker with a mysterious past to whom he owes his life, the clock is ticking. … Read more