Maryann’s Reviews

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REVIEW: A Friend in the Fire – C.S. Poe & Gregory Ashe

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A Friend in the Fire - C.S. Poe & Gregory Ashe

Genre: Mystery, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book After solving the mystery behind the death of his former friend in July, ex-Army Sam Auden has been aimlessly wandering the country. Everything had gone sideways in New York City, so when his phone rings three months later, the caller is the last person Sam expected to be asking for help. Confidential informant Rufus O’Callaghan has been struggling. His NYPD contact was murdered over the summer, and the man Rufus is head over heels for was driven away by his own undiagnosed trauma. But when he receives an anonymous letter that promises information on … Read more

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REVIEW: Rise of the Dark Sorcerer – Matthew Dante

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Rise of the Dark Sorcerer - Matthew Dante - Dark Sorcerer

Genre: Dark Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Following the defeat of the Dark Sorceress Alana, Azrael and Mecah attempt to move on with their lives.  The two, work together to bring peace and prosperity to the realm, as their love for one another continues to intensify. Meanwhile, Azrael is plagued with nightmares of a pending doom; one which reaches from beyond the grave.  When the palace is attacked, Azrael and his friends are faced with a new, more terrifying threat. A threat that is hundreds of years old and powered by dark magic.  Will this new nightmare, succeed in tearing … Read more

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REVIEW: Split Shift – TA Moore

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Split Shift - TA Moore

Genre: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book The hard thing about Night Shift is when you realize werewolves are bad news, but people can be worse.  After Night Shift officer Kit Marlow solved the murder of child star Haley Jenkins, he figured he was due a little down time. Maybe even a dinner date with Cade Deacon, the sarcastic security consultant, very good kisser, and werewolf who’d helped with the investigation. That was before someone in a Night Shift uniform drove them both off the road. With the full moon up the only dinner date Cade is interested in…has … Read more

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REVIEW: Prophecy – Matthew Dante

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The Prophecy - Matthew Dante - Dark Sorcerer

Genre: Dark Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Azrael, who has been held captive his entire life, escapes in the hopes of learning who he is, who imprisoned him, and why he was held captive. During his escape, Azrael meets Mecah, who joins Azrael on his journey to discover the secrets of Azrael’s past, as well as the dark fate that awaits him. During this journey into the dark world of magic, power, love and betrayal, Azrael must face the demons of his past, as well as the all-powerful Dark Sorceress if he is to ever truly be free. Is Azrael … Read more

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REVIEW: Gideon’s Wish – Bryan T. Clark

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Gideon's Wish - Bryan T. Clark

Genre: Contemporary, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book He might be Mr. Right, but their timing is all kinds of wrong… Gideon Miller is done letting his heart do the thinking for him. Been there, done that, still has the emotional scars to prove it. Besides, he’s leaving Los Angeles soon. There’d be no point in starting up a new romance now. But when he meets the off-the-charts sexy, ex-military man next door, Gideon starts to question everything… Isaiah Williams needs a fresh start. With his time in the Navy—and a painful, toxic relationship—behind him, he’s ready to start a new life. … Read more

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REVIEW: Stitches and Sepsis – Liz Faraim

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Stiches and Sepsis - Liz Faraim - Vivian Chastain

Genre: Lesfic LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Publisher | Universal Buy Link About The Book Adrenaline addicted veteran, Vivian Chastain, confronts the man who has been following her for days, only to find he has a message of dire consequence for her. Spurred into action by his news, she barrels head on into a tumultuous and violent series of events. Stoic and stubborn as always, Vivian lands in the hospital, fighting for her life. During Vivian’s lengthy recovery, her partner is released from jail and the two reconnect, stoking up the flames of their toxic union all while Vivian dives into a blossoming relationship with … Read more

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REVIEW: Interlude – C.S. Poe

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Interlude - C.S. Poe

Genre: Mystery, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Interlude is a collection of short stories spanning the complete timeline of the Snow & Winter series, beginning with The Mystery of Nevermore, to after the conclusion of The Mystery of the Bones. They feature the point of view of Sebastian Snow and Calvin Winter and consist of mini mysteries, as well as scenes from daily life. Please note: While many of these titles were previously made available for free to readers, they have all since been rewritten, expanded, and edited for this collection. Several shorts are brand-new and exclusive, including Someone’s in the Wall, St. Louis What Now?, … Read more

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DOUBLE REVIEW: Arthropoda – Xenia Melzer

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Arthropoda - Xenia Melzer

Genre: Detective, Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild; Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book TEXT The Review ULYSSES’ REVIEW: This is Xenia Melzer’s first foray into murder mysteries, and it’s a good one. If the prose is not precisely gripping, the plot is, and the paranormal premise is superbly creepy. Also, the characters are wonderfully fleshed out, which is critical because the interactions between George Donovan and Andi Hayes give the book an emotional center that takes it beyond considerations of plot alone.  Andrew Hayes, known as Andi, is a hugely successful young homicide detective on the Charleston, South Carolina, police force. However, he’s … Read more

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REVIEW: Dark Blood – Matthew-Dante

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Dark Blood - Matthew Dante

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Ethan has spent his life moving from one town to the next with his free-spirited mother. No matter where they go his mother never seems satisfied. This nomadic lifestyle has left Ethan feeling isolated and alone, unable to make friends or have a meaningful relationship. As Ethan and his mother settle into their new home, Ethan discovers that he is being hunted by a creature not of this world. A creature powered by dark magic. To complicate matters, Ethan has also caught the attention of Daniel; a mysterious classmate who has a dangerous secret of … Read more

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REVIEW: Banyak & Fecks – Jackson Marsh

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Banyak & Fecks - Jackson Marsh - Clearwater

Genre: Historical, Mystery, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Banyak & Fecks is a prequel to The Clearwater Mystery series of romantic gay novels.  However, it is not a mystery. It is a story of how a Ukrainian refugee and the son of an Irish immigrant come to meet in the East End of London in 1884. It is a story about friendship. 1881. Andrej’s family are dead or missing, and his village in Ukraine decimated. Aged thirteen, he walks west to find a boat to take him to London. Three years later, homeless, starving and having resorted to prostitution, he finds … Read more