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Review: View From The Bridge – A.Y. Caluen

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View from the Bridge - A.Y. Caluen

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book A later-in-life M/M holiday romance short story. As he waits in the bar of a San Francisco restaurant for the rest of his work group to arrive, ex-Navy JAG counsel Ren Itano sees someone arrive. At the end of the evening, Ren gives ex-Navy Legalman Jimmy Rubio a ride home. Jimmy invites Ren in for a cup of tea. After a night together, they begin a conversation about meeting again. By Christmas day, both men suspect they’re on the brink of being boyfriends. Can a chance meeting lead to the gift … Read more

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Review: The Envoy – C.J. Dragon

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The Envoy - C.J. Dragon - The Ambassador

Genre: Sci-Fi, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It At Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book Rescuing his best friend, Ben, and seven hundred other humans was a straightforward task compared to what the Guardian Sebastien had been ordering him to do. Several terrible assignments in a row have tipped the ambassador into trauma, affecting not just him, but also his prince. Calling into question whether he can continue to work for the Guardian who seems to want him dead. Knowing he has no choice if his parents are to be kept safe, River continues to do as he’s told, despite a break in his friendship … Read more

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Review: Missing Chord – Kaje Harper

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Kaje Harper - Missing Chord - Road to Rocktoberfest

Genre: Contemporary, Rock ‘n’ Roll LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Jay, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Two huge mistakes. One second chance. Griffin Music’s a harsh mistress, if you want to make a living by her. Years ago, when I was on my way up, I met a man. Sparks flew, hearts leaped, you know the song. But I was chasing my dream all across America, and Lee was tied to our hometown. Hell, I was too old for him anyway, even then. So I left, and the connection we’d had withered and died, except sometimes in the lyrics I wrote. Now I’m back home and … Read more

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Review: Heart of Dust – H.L. Moore

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Heart of Dust - H.L. Moore - Death's Embrace

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bi Reviewer: Scott Get It On Amazon | Free at QSF (Ends 12/31) About The Book Iole City is in turmoil. Doran Ó Seanáin, leader of the Black Lung Gang, is determined to challenge the Archon, Arajon’s tyrannical ruler, for his brutal treatment of the miners. But Doran has more to deal with than getting stabbed and a city-wide lockdown that’s seeing his gang of ex-miners slowly starved out of their base. His daughter Grace has turned against him, and the death of his wife haunts them both. Although he finds reprieve in Nathaniel Morgenstern, the apotheker with a mysterious past to whom he … Read more

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Review: Utah: A Spirit Dream – Erin O’Quinn

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Utah - Erin O'Quinn

Genre: Fantasy, Holiday, Erotic LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book How does a hippie and his thumbnail trailer figure in another man’s first gay Christmas? Utah is a solitary Native American man who lives on the verge of nowhere, a huddle of tiny trailers in the foothills of Nevada’s highest peak. He is a medicine singer, a Paiute truth-seeker.  One day, injured, he is rescued by a stranger who soon begins to teach him the nature of healing and of physical joy. Utah awakens on Christmas Eve to find his mysterious new friend missing. What will happen when Utah sets out to find him … Read more

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Review: My Dead Boyfriend – Kenyth Mogan

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My Dead Boyfriend - Kenyth Mogan

Genre: Paranormal, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Max and TJ had the perfect plan. After Max gets his dream job in Bangkok, TJ was supposed to join him for that coveted “And they lived happily ever after”. But when TJ dies in a tragic accident – their future together seems lost forever. In the midst of his grief, Max discovers a mysterious engagement ring that TJ had planned to give him. As soon as he puts it on, Max discovers the ring holds an ancient and powerful magic – one that allows him to see and touch TJ’s spirit, … Read more

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Review: Christmas Knights – Jackie Keswick

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Christmas Knights - Jackie Keswick - White Night Security

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday, Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Organising a charity auction is no easy matter. Add a stolen masterpiece and events are set to go off the rails. Damien Walsh knows what he wants: gain his degrees in art and criminology and join White Knight Security. He also wants Drake Norton, the handsome insurance investigator he’d met when Gloss burned, but that goal is a pipe dream – and Damien has better things to do than pine for a man who never looked twice at him. Until a stolen painting and meddling friends force Damien and Drake into a partnership, Drake … Read more

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Review: Fragile as Glass – Pat Henshaw

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Fragile as Glass - Pat Henshaw

Genre: Contemporary, Magical Realism LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Scott Get It On Amazon About The Book A scrying stone says after his gift is destroyed, a famous songwriter will fall in love. Will the stone’s prediction come true? Glass artist Ashton Snell is delighted when superstar singer/songwriter Hunter Davidson walks into his shop looking for a gift for a friend. On a whim Ashton looks through a scrying glass to see what’s in store for Hunter in the future. The stone shows a vision of the glass unicorn gift shattering and Hunter falling in love. Should Ashton tell Hunter what he’s seen? Before he can decide, Hunter asks him to … Read more

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Review: Paradise Lost and Found – K. Aten

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Paradise Lost and Found - K. Aten

Genre: Paranormal, FF Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Gender Fluid, Lesbian Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It At Amazon | Publisher | B&N | Bella Books About The Book “Welcome to Paradise Island Resort, where we specialize in sun, sand, and self-improvement.” Jess Parker has entered middle age single, bitter, and emotionally wounded. Even her friends have noticed her downward spiral into anger and resentment. Then she wins a self-help vacation to the beautiful Paradise Island Resort. Despite spending the past few years with her emotions on ice, the warm tropical climate and hotter resort manager, Lucia Cruz, succeeds in thawing her heart. Jess falls for Lucia, even knowing that her island stay is limited. … Read more

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Review: It Takes Three to Tango – Jem Wendel

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It Takes Three to Tango - Jem Wendel

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Poly Reviewer: Tony Get It On Amazon About The Book They say it takes two to tango, but for us, three is the magic number. When I was sent to Barcelona to be with my ageing aunt, I wasn’t thinking about love and romance, let alone falling in love with two men. But I never imagined men like Rafe and Constantin existed. Older Constantin with his quiet, intense demeanour and voice that entraps me, and Rafe whose sweet expansiveness hits me harder and quicker than I ever thought possible. When Constantin’s bar needs repairing, we realise my life and Rafe’s betrayed, wounded heart also need … Read more