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Review: The Enemy of Heaven – Reni Stankova

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The Enemy of Heaven - Reni Stankova

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Political Intrigue LGBTQ+ Category: Bisexual, Gay Reviewer: D.B., Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Raphael is a despondent angel prince who spends his time on drugs and entertainment, trying to forget the unfair inequality of his kingdom he can do nothing about. But this changes one night when he witnesses the inhuman abilities of a young demon from the capital’s ghetto. In an instant, he knows how to change his kingdom. Dante never trusted angels, much less royals, but after Prince Raphael saves him from an execution for a crime he didn’t commit, he follows him. And while the royal court is … Read more

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Review: The Mermaid Hypothesis – Siri Caldwell

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The Mermaid Hypothesis - Siri Caldwell

Genre: Paranormal, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Monique Get It On Amazon About The Book Mermaid Survival Rule Number 1: Stay away from intelligent women.  Who are so my type.  Fish are not great conversationalists. That’s not why Niua sneaks aboard a research ship, or why she’s stumbling around on legs, pretending she’s not a mermaid, but years of living among uncommunicative sea life may explain why she’s unwisely flirting with a marine scientist who’s far too perceptive–and far too female–for Niua’s safety. She needs to focus, but Ms. “Why Aren’t You on the Passenger List?” keeps distracting her. In the best possible way. She’s in over her head, and she doesn’t … Read more

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Review: Free Me – Beck Grey

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Free Me - Beck Grey

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gender Fluid, Gay, Trans Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book Blake No romantic relationship could ever compete with my dream job. Sure, it gets lonely, but that’s what occasional hookups are for. Work-life balance? Who cares? I certainly don’t. Until chest pains bring me to my knees and land me in the emergency room. It’s a wake-up call I can’t afford to ignore. When my well-meaning family encourages me to make some major life changes, like hiring a meditation and physiotherapist, whatever that is, I’m worried enough to agree. Imagine my surprise when my practitioner turns out to be the hookup I haven’t … Read more

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Review: The Blood-Born Dragon – J.C. Rycroft

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The Blood-Born Dragon - J.C. Rycroft

Genre: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Sapphic Fantasy, Romantic Subplot LGBTQ+ Category: Bisexual, Lesbian Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book A bond she didn’t choose.A love she can’t escape.A creature so powerful it bends the limits of time… Smart, sassy, and sanguine, Des Mildue is a traveling sellsword in Rescalin, a dry and dusty kingdom full of rogues, opportunists, and thieves. She keeps her nose clean, brazens it out with a blade when she can’t, and keeps others at arm’s length where they can’t mess up her plans. That is, until a sword fight gone wrong leaves her tied by blood to the first dragon hatched in … Read more

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Review: Calamity – Toshi Drake

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Calamity - Toshi Drake - Starstation

Genre: Sci-Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Xanthe, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It At Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book With the planet on the brink of erupting and his memories gone, can Commander Damon Wild find his way back home?  Commander Damon Wild is not having a good day. Being shot down on a remote planet by the Siwu pirates and then losing his memories is enough to make a good man desperate. When his situation becomes worse—a planetary eruption—Damon knows he must do something. A small scientific outpost at the centre of a caldera offers something he had only dreamt about, hope. Captain Zaveid L’eau offers Damon a place … Read more

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Review: The Empath and the Soldier – AK Holubek

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The Empath and the Soldier - A.K. Holubek - The Unconventionals

Genre: Fantasy, Historical (Regency) LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Lesbian Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book The situation seemed hopeless. But Tyrran couldn’t pretend to be ignorant of the danger and just wait for his home to disintegrate around him. As a Favored male, Tyrran belongs to a select group of men born with one of the Four Gifts, a blessing usually reserved for women. Quiet, introverted, and filled with self-doubt, Tyrran has always struggled with living up to the responsibilities that come with being Gifted. Still, he had managed to achieve the near impossible — admission to the prestigious Lyceum Institute in Corvit, the Coarian Sovereignty’s bustling … Read more

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Review: Still – R. Cane

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Still - R. Cane

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Lucy Kobo | B&N | Smashwords About The Book Returning home for the first time in nine years, 20-something Adrienne hopes to keep calm, aloof, removed, for the one weekend she agreed to visit, then fly off. Yet facing her family, and especially one old friend, proves to be more than she bargained for. Returning home for the first time in nine years, 20-something Adrienne hopes to keep calm, aloof, removed, for the one weekend she agreed to visit, then fly off. Yet facing her family, and especially one old friend, proves to be more than she bargained for. Shipped off after an embarrassing … Read more

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Double Review: The Autumn Lands – J. Scott Coatsworth

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The Autumn Lands - J. Scott Coatsworth

Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewers: Gloria & Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book Jerrith is running. Kissed by an elf, he can’t remain in his hometown of Althos any more. Not that he wanted to stay. Caspian still hasn’t figured out why he kissed Jerrith, but he’s running too. Since he was exiled from the Autumn Lands, his past has been hazy, and his future uncertain. But when a stray memory brings things into focus, the two decide to run toward something together. What they uncover will change how they see the world, and themselves, forever. The Review Ulysses: … Read more

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Review: Villains – K.L. Mitchell

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Villains - K.L. Mitchell

Genre: Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Whiskey November Get It On Amazon About The Book After saving the kingdom, you’d think Revka and her Centaur girlfriend Iyarra would have earned a nice long rest. But when they head down to the Enchanted Forest (the magical land where all stories come from), the place is run down, the natives are surly, and someone is stealing all of the villains. Turns out, that’s a bad thing. So nothing will do except the girls must run around the forest, hunting up mad scientists, sneaking around underground lairs, and uniting with a group of rogue librarians to get to the bottom of it all. … Read more

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Review: Hawthorne Manor – Bryan T. Clark

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Hawthorne Manor - Bryan T. Clark

Genre: Contemporary, Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Mikael Ferreira seems to have it all—a great career, looks, intelligence, and charm to boot. But his work as a full-time caregiver at Hawthorne Manor barely leaves him time to breathe, let alone date. Then a new employee arrives at the manor and makes Mikael question whether he’s been living at all or merely existing… Elliot Olsson is Mikael’s polar opposite. Elliot’s autism has always made him feel isolated. Until now. Mikael truly sees Elliot in a way no one ever has. Elliot wants to open his heart to Mikael and connect with him on a deeper level. But wanting won’t make it any … Read more