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REVIEW: Visions of Shadows, By A.M. Burns & A.T. Weaver

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Visions of Shadows - A.M. Burns & A.T. Weaver - Shifter Force

Title: Visions of Shadows Series: Shifter Force Book Two Author: A.M. Burns & A.T. Weaver Genre: Paranormal, Shifter, Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 206 Reviewer: Madison, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book A child’s cry shall lead them. Connor McGriffin, psychic cougar shifter, can’t resist when he’s called to Phoenix to help find two missing boys. With his team at his side, he follows his visions and a hot trail through the desert and across the border. But there are more obstacles than ever before as he fights to interpret the images his psychic gift provides.  Danny Lupan is trying to adjust to his … Read more

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Letters from London: Gay Capital of the UK

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Canal - David C. Dawson

London is without question the gay capital of the UK, in terms of the size of its LGBT population. But what about outside London? This will be contentious. Brighton is generally considered to be the gay capital of the United Kingdom. So says Wikipedia. The seaside city of Brighton and Hove on the south coast of England has the largest LGBT population, outside London, in the UK. That’s according to a city census in 2014. Brighton is like the US’s Provincetown, or Germany’s Berlin. It’s had a long history of welcoming LGBT people. Back in the nineteenth century, during the Napoleonic wars, there were many soldiers stationed in the area. … Read more

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REVIEW: Fallen Splendour, by Jackson Marsh

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Fallen Splendour - Jackson Marsh

Title: Fallen Splendour Series: The Clearwater Mysteries Book Four Author: Jackson Marsh Genre: Mystery, History, Gay LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 284 Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book “We have his sisters. Involve your catamite, and they will die before the shortest day.” A kidnapping, a threat and a deadly showdown force Lord Clearwater and his coachman, Andrej, on a secret mission to save two innocent girls. But where are they? The clue to the location is wrapped up in a Tennyson poem, and time is fast running out. Left at Clearwater House to crack the code, James finds himself with another ominous responsibility when Inspector … Read more

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REVIEW: Heart of Darkness, by Angello Adrien

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Heart of Darkness - Angello Adrien

Title: Heart of Darkness Series: Valentino Celestine Mysteries Book One Author: Angello Adrien Genre: Mystery/Urban Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 624 Reviewer: REVIEWERNAME, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Valentino Celestine, private detective and Human Consort, is going through some changes in his life. His best friend and Guardian is leaving Philadelphia to become the new faery queen, and her replacement is a vampire named Aladar, who Valentino loathes. In spite of his feelings toward Aladar, Valentino finds himself becoming close to the hot were-puma, Robert, who’s one of Aladar’s guards. Strange murders suddenly begin occurring around the city, and as the body count … Read more

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REVIEW: Unspeakable Acts, by Jackson Marsh

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Unspeakable Acts - Jackson Marsh - Clearwater Mysteries

Title: Unspeakable Acts Series: The Clearwater Mysteries Book Three Author: Jackson Marsh Genre: Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 263 Reviewer: Maryann, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book “Death will come da capo, suddenly silent, and you will not hear your final applause. Fail us, and you die.”  Blackmail, a death threat and an opera. The Clearwater Foundation is to be launched with a charity gala at the City Opera House where Archer’s old friend, Cadwell Roxton, is to star. But Roxton has a dark secret. He will be murdered during his performance unless he exposes Lord Clearwater’s homosexuality.  Archer’s lover, Silas enlists the help … Read more

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Review: Migration Flash Fiction Anthology

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Migration

Title: Migration Series: Queer Sci Fi Annual Flash Fiction Contest Author: Various Genre: Speculative Fiction LGBTQ+ Category: LGBTQ+ Publisher: Other Worlds Ink Pages: 256 Reviewer: Linda Tonis, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book MI-GRA-TION (Noun) 1) Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. 2) Movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions. 3) Movement from one part of something to another. Three definitions to inspire writers around the world and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell. Here are 120 of our favorites. Migration feaures 300-word speculative flash fiction stories from across the … Read more

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REVIEW: Jon’s Downright Ridiculous Shooting Case, by A.J. Sherwood

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Jon's Downright Ridiculous Shooting Case

Title: Jon’s Downright Ridiculous Shooting Case Series: Jon’s Mysteries Case 1 Author: A.J. Sherwood Genre: Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: Gay/Bi Publisher: Self Pages: 309 Reviewer: Pat Get It On Amazon About The Book A psychic without an anchor. A student in trouble. A shooter on the loose. I’m Jonathan Bane, a licensed psychic who consults for the police. I routinely help the police put the bad guys away and, for that reason, the criminal world doesn’t like me much. People like to take a swing at me, or go stabbity, or try for a gun. It makes for interesting times. My psychic ability prevents me from handling anything electronic—and I do … Read more

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REVIEW: Twisted Tracks, by Jackson Marsh

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Twisted Tracks - Jackson Marsh - Clearwater Mysteries

Title: Twisted TracksSeries: The Clearwater Mysteries Book twoAuthor: Jackson MarshGenre: MysteryLGBTQ+ Category: GayPublisher: SelfPages: 257 PagesReviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Part two of The Clearwater Mysteries, this story continues directly from ‘Deviant Desire.’  An intercepted telegram, a coded invitation and the threat of exposure. Viscount Clearwater must once again put his life on the line to defend his reputation. The mystery is complicated by the arrival of a new servant experiencing the confusion of first gay love, and Archer’s feelings towards his recently fired footman.   Deviant forces are at work as Archer’s enemies plot to expose his homosexuality and bring him down. Only the bonds of … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Deviant Desire, by Jackson Marsh

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Deviant Desire review - Jackson Marsh

Jackson Marsh has a new gay historical mystery out, book one in the Clearwater Mysteries: Deviant Desire. The Victorian East End lives in fear of the Ripper and his mission to kill rent boys. Silas Hawkins, nineteen and forging a life on the streets could well be the next victim, but when he meets Archer, his life changes forever. Young, attractive and rich, Archer is Viscount Clearwater, a philanthropist, adventurer and homosexual. When Archer suspects the Ripper is killing to lure him to a confrontation, he risks his reputation and his life to stop the madman’s murders. Every man must play his part, including Silas. A mashup of mystery, romance … Read more

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RELEASE DAY REVIEW: Deviant Desire, by Jackson Marsh

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Deviant Desire review - Jackson Marsh

Title: Deviant DesireSeries: The Clearwater Mysteries Book OneAuthor: Jackson MarshGenre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Historical (London 1888)LGBTQ+ Category: MM pairing (rich/poor, older/younger by 10 years)Publisher: James CollinsWord Count: 100KReviewer: Maryann Get it On Amazon About the Book The Victorian East End lives in fear of the Ripper and his mission to kill rent boys. Silas Hawkins, nineteen and forging a life on the streets could well be the next victim, but when he meets Archer, his life changes forever. Young, attractive and rich, Archer is Viscount Clearwater, a philanthropist, adventurer and homosexual. When Archer suspects the Ripper is killing to lure him to a confrontation, he risks his reputation and his life … Read more