Maryann’s Reviews

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Review: Buck Baxter, Love Detective – Robin Knight

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Buck Baxter, Love Detective - Robin Knight

Genre: Mystery, Noir, Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Hard-boiled 1920s private detective Buck Baxter isn’t interested in falling in love… that is until his latest mystery leads him straight into the arms of playboy Holden Hart. But what will Buck end up breaking first—a seemingly unsolvable case or his own heart? Welcome to Wilde City, 1924—a crane on top of every skyscraper, a party in every club, a romance on every dance floor, a shooting every night, a broken heart on every street corner and a dirty secret behind every window with the curtain drawn. It’s the kinda town that keeps Buck … Read more

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Review: In the Dragon’s Lair Joy Lynn Fielding

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In the Dragon's Lair Joy Lynn Fielding

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Nate Mortimer is hot, funny, and kissing him is like falling into the sun. He’s also the last man I should ever be with. He’s smooth, wealthy, and practically dragon royalty. Me? I’m just a dragon from the Cornish countryside. Or so I like people to think. I’m investigating the Fortescues, one of the richest, most powerful dragon families in Britain. Problem is, I’m not the only one who’s undercover. Every time I turn around, Nate’s in my way. Can I trust him? He has his own issues with the Fortescues. Those dragons are dangerous, … Read more

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Review: Subterfuge – Rebecca Cohen

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Subterfuge - Rebecca Cohen

Genre: Paranormal, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book In 1594 the Dark Earldom of Crofton was created by one of the most powerful vampire sires to have walked the Earth. Now, over four hundred years later, Ben Redbourn needs to take his seat at the Vampire Council as the 3rd Dark Earl of Crofton, whether he likes it or not. Under investigation, Ben has to contend with Senior Warlock Ashley Niven invading his home. But there is more hidden at Crofton Hall than Ashley could have imagined with Ben having a demon valet, an elf secretary, and a werewolf in the archive. Tempers … Read more

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Review: Forseen in Murder – Edale Lane

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Forseen in Murder - Melodie Romeo

Genre: Mystery, Procedural, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Jenna solves real crimes; Rhiannon has prophesied one. Can Jenna thwart a murder that hasn’t happened yet? Book 9 in the popular Lessons in Murder series, by award-winning, best-selling author Edale Lane. Blissful about her upcoming marriage to Jenna, Dr. Randi McLeod accepts her friend’s invitation to visit a spiritualist for a fun reading. Skeptical at first, Randi reconsiders when her practitioner Rhiannon becomes terrified, envisioning her own murder during their session. Jenna Ferrari, Randi’s fiancée, is buried in multiple investigations while squeezing in wedding planning. Add helping her little sister, and the practical … Read more

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Review: Dark Paths – Bellora Quinn & Sadie Rose Bermingham

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Dark Paths - Bellora Quinn & Sadie Rose Bermingham - The Rhythm of His Blood

Genre: Paranormal, Vampires, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Book one in the Rhythm of His Blood series When inspiration shows up in person, can it only end in blood, sweat and fear? When British rock star Rayne Wylde visits San Francisco to promote his band Whipsnade’s latest release, there’s time for a little fun. During a visit to a strip club with a friend, he hears one of his songs being played, and he can’ t resist a chance to meet the sexy dancer performing on stage. Exotic dancer Xavier Gavrilov is so much more than a pretty face and what starts … Read more

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Triple Review: Flawless – J. Scott Coatsworth

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Flawless - J. Scott Catsworth

Genre: Sci-Fi, Drag LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewers: Ulysses (PRG), Linda (PRG), Maryann Get It On Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book In Space, No One Can Hear You Sing … Grayson Eck’s life is a drag, in all the best possible ways. He’s perfectly happy working in the belt alone as a wildcatter, prospecting asteroids by … well, not exactly by day. At night, he transforms into the Inner System’s most famous Valeriana Storm — a secret identity that even his closest friends and family don’t know about. When someone tries to steal one of Greyson’s mining scores, he has half a mind to just toss the guy … Read more

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Double Review: Under the Radar – Linden Bell

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Under the Radar - Linden Bell

Genre: Action-Adventure LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewers: Maryann, Linda (PRG) Get It On Amazon About The Book I’m in love with a stranger… who happens to be my boyfriend. LoganMy boyfriend is perfect. He drinks red wine, watches Drag Race, and loves the theater. So what if I don’t know what he does for a living, where his family is from, or who his friends are? Those are just details, and he’ll tell me when he’s ready. I know his heart, and that’s what’s important. JaredI never meant to keep my real identity a secret for so long. Logan was only supposed to be a one night stand, but this adorable … Read more

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Review: The Sins on Their Bones – Laura R. Samotin

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The Sins on Their Bones - Laura R. Samotin

Genre: Fantasy, Grimdark Fantasy, Romance, LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ Category: Ace, Bi, Gay, Non-Binary, Aromantic Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | B&N | BooksAMillion About The Book Set in a Jewish folklore-inspired reimagining of 19th century Eastern Europe, this queer dark fantasy debut pits two estranged husbands and a daring spymaster on opposite sides of a civil war. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, C.S. Pacat, and Katherine Arden. Dimitri Alexeyev used to be the Tzar of Novo-Svitsevo. Now, he is merely a broken man, languishing in exile after losing a devastating civil war instigated by his estranged husband, Alexey Balakin. In hiding with what remains of his court, Dimitri and … Read more

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Review: The Collector – Matthew Dante

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The Collector - Matthew Dante

Genre: Dark Romance, Action-Adventure LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book La Maison de M is a private gentlemen’s club where the rich and powerful come to relax, have a few drinks, and enjoy the company of hot young men. There’s no judgment here. Men are able to explore their fantasies and share in the pleasures that only a few lucky souls ever get the chance to experience. It is within these walls that secrets are shared, and vulnerabilities are discovered. There’s nothing more sinful than a man in the heated throes of passion. Levi 25, exotic dancer… secret romantic. It’s no secret. Men fall … Read more

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Review: His Grey Lord – Stephanie Lake

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His Grey Lord - Stephanie Lake - The Regency Lords

Genre: Historical, Georgian, Regency LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book An Award-Winning Gay Regency Romance: Where Love Defies Boundaries and Status. In Wiltshire, England, amidst aristocratic grandeur, a spark ignites between Grey, a young nobleman, and Sam, a charismatic laborer. As their worlds collide, Grey grapples with societal chains and echoes of his father’s stern lessons. Yet, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Sam’s rugged allure. Can their love rise above these trials? Embark on a journey of passion and defiance in this gripping historical romance novella. The Review Lord Greyson Montague’s father, Lord Flakenham, warned him to never get involved with those below … Read more