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Review: Point of Dreams – Melissa Scott & Lisa A. Barnett

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Point of Dreams - Melissa Scott & Lisa A. Barnett

Genre: Fantasy, Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It At Amazon | Publisher | B&N | Kobo | Apple | Smashwords | Universal Buy Link About The Book The play’s the thing to catch the attention of Astreiant…especially when it includes murder, mystery and magic. It’s ghost-tide in the city and the dead walk the streets, haunting those who meant something to them in life. The theaters of Point of Dreams have a hit season on their hands and Adjunct Point Nicolas Rathe and former mercenary Philip Eslingen have a murder on theirs. Not to mention a heady mix of intrigue, politics and magic, where even the flowers are more than they seem. Added to all of that, the crimelord that … Read more

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Review: Praxis – David Gerrold

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Praxis - David Gerrold

Genre: Sci-Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bi, Asexual Reviewer: Scott Get It On Amazon About The Book A lifetime in the Labor Corps—or colonize a new world. For Jamie and José, not much of a choice. But Praxis wouldn’t be easy. To survive there, you had to depend on each other. And that requires honesty that few possess. Praxis is a bold experiment in society building, a monosexual colony, with no promises of survival and no return trip. But it’s got potential. You just have to build a new civilization—on the other side of the universe. The Review They say that adventure is the journey. In the case of David Gerrold’s … Read more

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Review: Beyond the Sticks – CJ Barlowe

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Beyond the Stix - CJ Barlowe - Road to Rocktoberfest 2024

Genre: Contemporary, Rock ‘n’ Roll LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Shocking news comes to Connor Wild, the drummer for Warrior Black, while they are in the middle of recording their next album. But the loss of his father brings forth terrible memories Connor had along ago buried and leads him straight to the nightmare he wants to forget. Only saving grace is the bodyguard, who can make his body thrum, and helps him to forget the past. Bodyguard, John Brand has been with Warrior Black since their rise to fame, after their appearance at last year’s Rocktoberfest in Black Rock, Nevada. His choice … Read more

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Review: Chaos Wolf – Sheryl R. Hayes

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Chaos Wolf - Sheryl R. Hayes - Jordan Abbey Book 1

Genre: Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Bisexual, Poly Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Bitten by a werewolf. Taught by a vampire. At this rate, she’s going to start a war. Literature major Jordan Abbey ordered a double mocha latte, but it wasn’t supposed to come with a side order bite by a love-sick werewolf. When a vampire comes to her rescue, gut instinct tells her he has questionable motives. But he’s the only one she can trust to help get in touch with her inner animal. Within a week, her smart mouth lands her in trouble with the hostile Alpha of the local pack and … Read more

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Review: A Beat of Honour – Amir Lane

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A Beat of Honour - Amir Lane

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Heavy Metal Blood Box Set About The Book Go into battle expecting to die… Born and raised as a samurai, Tetsuro Saito expected to die in battle. He didn’t expect to rise again. Waking up in the middle of a bloodbath, Tetsuro is horrified to discover he’s been turned into a vampire by a man with a violent agenda. Unless Tetsuro can find a way to stop him, Maxwell Osborne will continue to create an army of immortals. Fighting the bloodthirsty urges now burning through his veins, Tetsuro vows to kill Osborne and spare the world fate he … Read more

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Review: The God’s Guardian – Irene Preston

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The God's Guardian - Irene Preston - Tha Pharaoh's Promise

Genre: Action-Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Paranormal, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Tony Get It On Amazon About The Book QSFer Irene Preston has a new MM historical fantasy/paranormal romance out in the shared The Pharaoh’s Promise series: The God’s Guardian. In ancient Alexandria, a brilliant scholar and a fierce warrior are drawn together by a mystical artifact stolen from the tomb of a god-king. Bhaskar, a radical young astronomer, arrives in Alexandria with stars in his eyes. He dreams of studying with the most renowned minds of the ancient world and making his name at the Great Library. When he stumbles upon a stolen artifact—a sundial tied to the Gods of Egypt—he … Read more

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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: Almond, Quartz and Finch – Lisa Bunker

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Almond, Quartz and Finch - Lisa Bunker

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult LGBTQ+ Category: Asexual, Gay, Non-Binary, Transgender Reviewer: Scott Get It On Amazon | Publisher | Apple | B&N | Bookshop.org About The Book The Nezel are refugee servants, toiling in a desert land where their culture is barely tolerated. Two friends, prowling through secret tunnels, uncover a villainous plot that places the Nezel in jeopardy. Almond and Quartz hatch a desperate plan to aid Finch, rightful heir to the throne. Even with the help of unexpected allies, their heroic efforts may not be enough—and the Time of Naming cannot be delayed. All adolescents must choose a gender and a new name for adulthood but Almond, intensely … Read more