Maryann’s Reviews

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Review: The Chameleon – Matthew Dante

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The Chameleon - Matthew Dante

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bi Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Lies. We use them to misdirect, gain power over others, and even protect those whom we love. Sometimes, we even use them to convince ourselves of cold, hard truths. We can’t help it. Lying is a part of who we are. Matteo43, Owner of La Maison de M… rich, powerful, keeper of secrets. Oh, and surrogate father to a mansion full of exotic dancing man-children. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m no saint. I deal in the pleasures of the flesh. Wealthy men come to La Maison, searching for a good time—a place … Read more

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Review: A Waltz of Witchcraft – Amir Lane

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A Waltz of Witchcraft - Amir Lane

Genre: Fantasy, Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Heavy Metal Blood Box Set About The Book Beauty is in the eye of monsters. After being abandoned in a foreign country, Romantic-era violinist and ballet dancer Jean-Étienne Petit is struggling to survive. A dark entity has taken an interest in him, following his every move between ensembles and patrons, killing anyone he gets close to. Moving from city to city isn’t enough to shake it. The stalking escalates until the night a fire breaks out in a backstage dressing room, where Jean-Étienne meets a violent death. In the aftermath, he awakes in the ashes, traumatized and consumed with … Read more

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Review: A Rhapsody of Rapiers – Amir Lane

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A Rhapsody of Rapiers - Amir Lane

Genre: Paranormal Historic Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Demi, Gender Fluid, Trans FTM Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Heavy Metal Blood Box Set About The Book And what fate befalls the undead? Elyes Jaohari never wanted anything more than to travel. When his older brother needs a new cartographer during the Anglo-Spanish War, he jumps at the opportunity. Working under the command of English Captain Westmont, Elyes and his crew make easy work of the Spanish fleets. In exchange, Westmont promises them more money than they can count and free movement through the English world after the war. It seems like the perfect way to get everything he wants. Until … Read more

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Review: Divided Road – Anne Barwell

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Divided Road - Anne Barwell

Genre: Contemporary, Rock ‘n’ Roll LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book The chance of a lifetime or their final performance? Owen Stanton has been a member of the Kiwi band Flightless since high school. So far, he’s managed to walk the fine line between playing fiddle for the band and pursuing his classical violin career. An opportunity arises to audition for a prestigious string quartet, and Owen takes his family’s advice to go for it. After all, it’s not like he’s going to make the cut, right? And if he does, the decision won’t have to be made until after the band’s highly anticipated … Read more

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Review: Golden Hills Haunting – M.D. Neu

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Genre: Paranormal, Horror LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book After their daughter was bullied at school, Kyle and Alejandro decided to make a fresh start and move into a beautiful new cul-de-sac development. As they take up residence, the family enjoys seeing the community come to life. But when lights flicker, shadows lurk, and small objects disappear, they begin to doubt their sanity. When Alejandro and many of their neighbors are struck down by a strange sickness that defies explanation, the family starts to question their recent life change. Feeling trapped they speak with their new neighbors, learning they aren’t alone in the haunted … Read more

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Review: High Strung – Ari McKay

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High Strung - Ari McKay

Genre: Contemporary, Rocn ‘n’ Roll LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Life hasn’t always been easy for Luka, but music has gotten him through the hard times. Now his heavy metal cello-rock band, the F-Holes, have scored the gig of a lifetime, launching their first major tour and taking the stage at Rocktoberfest with some of the biggest names in music. But after one of his bandmates has an accident that leaves the future of their tour in doubt, Luka is asked to accept the unacceptable. Bassist Kit Davies is riding high. His band, Sultana, has just finished a record-setting European tour, and now … Read more

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Review: Troth – E.H. Lupton

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Troth - E.H. Lupton

Genre: Paranormal, Historical, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Sam and Ulysses have finally moved in together. Unfortunately, the new apartment is not quite the safe haven they’d hoped for–their neighbors have a ghost problem, and the building has a spider infestation. To make matters more complicated, Ulysses’s brother Laz is back from Vietnam, and he’s not happy about Sam’s presence in Ulysses’s life. Laz’s anger isn’t their only challenge. When their magical bond starts acting up, Ulysses’s increasing discomfort and attempts to fix it drive a wedge between him and Sam just when it becomes apparent that the spiders are no accident … Read more

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Review: The Case of Thistledown House – Ellis Colton

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The Case of Thistledown House - Ellis Colton

Genre: Paranormal, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Zeke Hanson hunts things that go bump in the night. He grew up traveling the country with his dad, who taught Zeke everything he knew. Until his murder forced Zeke into foster care for his remaining teenage years. Outgoing and with an easy charm, Zeke keeps his emotions safely hidden. Especially his ever-deepening love for his foster brother/bestie. Ian Clark is a smart, intuitive young man with his own tragic past. He’s adored Zeke from their first night as roommates. Zeke’s warmth and kindness made the foster home feel safe. But his feelings for … Read more

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Review: Heart Beat – Adam Carpenter

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Genre: Mystery-Thriller LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Jimmy McSwain is enjoying a relaxing holiday at his grandmother’s cottage, but it turns out to be a set-up. Hester Bryne has a favor to ask: to meet with her old friends, Franklin and Carolyn Hardy, who wish to hire the young private-eye-in-training to find their son. Seems he’s been gone for forty years. Jimmy, taken with the idea of reuniting a father with his son, wants to take the case. But he must get the all clear from his new boss, Finn, the ex-cop who has taken Jimmy under his wing. A visit to Finn’s … Read more

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Review: The Icon Thief – Liv Rancourt

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The Icon Thief - Liv Rancourt

Genre: Fantasy, Action-Adventure, Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book An ancient Egyptian priest created a love spell, one that would keep his lover close for all eternity. The sands of time have spread that spell far and wide, bringing love to some unexpected places…. Hugh’s cousin is in trouble, and he’s asked Hugh for a favor: retrieve a stolen icon and return it to Alexandria. Except the icon is in the possession of a priest who might not be wholly human, and that priest is on a steamship headed to England. And the icon is being guarded by a vampire. Hugh hates vampires. But … Read more