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Review: When the Glow Lights the Woods – Eule Grey

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When the Glow Lights the Woods - Eule Grey

Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Dystopian LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Gordon, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book A snowy story of healing, birds, and the magic of connection. The Wall? Who gives a snowman’s kiss about when the wars ended, or who built the divide that goes all the way around the planet? Whatever! All anyone cares about is Christmas, when one lucky person gets to date someone from the other side. Who will it be this year? Eighteen-year-old Kite Ripples loves birds, animals, and gazing at stars. He’s a good brother to leader, Mal. Mostly. As teacher, it’s Kite’s responsibility to dispel the rumours about people on … Read more

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Review: His Captain – Stephanie Lake

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His Captain - Stephanie Lake

Genre: Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Award-winning novel, A wounded hero… A mysterious healer… A secret enemy hell-bent on their destruction… Army captain Reginald St. Clair is injured and riddled with pain. Physicians claim he’ll never walk again. He retreats to Scotland to escape pity from society and his family. In the remote castle where he spent his youth, he hopes to gain strength from the happy memories ghosting through the old stone walls. John Sloan has a shady past. Despite having no credentials, he’s a first-rate healer and is determined to heal Reggie’s spirit as well as his body. Their budding relationship … Read more

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Review: Seeing Sean – Patrick Doyle

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Seeing Sean - Patrick Doyle

Genre: Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Mystery, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book A story of love at first sight. Then everything, including reality, gets in the way. When Wyatt meets Sean sparks fly. Literally. Their Zoom encounters, although work-related, generate the most unusual electronic reactions. But when they meet in the flesh he forgets all about contacting technical support because Sean is even more electrifying in person — an unusual experience for a Grindr-jaded Wyatt. But the interference continues and every time they meet Sean gets cold feet. Wyatt’s no fool. He knows the attraction is mutual. He can see it in Sean’s silver-grey eyes. … Read more

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Review: From the Universe to Me – Scott E. Garrison

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From the Universe to Me - Scott E. Garrison

Genre: Contemporary, New Adult, College, Coming of Age, Coming Out LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Publisher About The Book Eighteen-year-old Tobias Gavin is struggling to come to terms with his sexuality. For many years, the what-ifs of coming out have swirled around his head, so he has chosen to live a lie to keep from disrupting the “normal” life he has created with his family and friends. That is until he meets Gareth David the day he enrolls for his first semester as a college student. He feels an immediate connection with Gareth…a connection that pushes Tobias to question the way he has been living … Read more

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Review: WitchCurse – Lissa Kasey

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WitchCurse - Lissa Kasey

Genre: Paranormal, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Demi, Gay, Poly, MMM Reviewer: Xanthe, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book A kitsune, caged in magic; a child turned warrior; and a broken wolf, seek a chance at freedom, power, and love. Kiran was captured and cursed by the fae to keep him from destroying their world. Nick was a child when he was ripped from the mortal realm and found himself trapped in Underhill. Bound together for survival, the duo never expected to escape into the human world. Toby, broken by the change from human to werewolf, finds himself drawn to the fae prince, and his rescued mortal servant. … Read more

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Review: Undertow – Alexandra Caluen

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Undertow - A.Y. Caluen

Genre: Gaylit, Lesfic, Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Poly Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book A F/F/M romance novel about having it all. Vicky and Sharon had a great place to live, jobs they liked, excellent neighbors and landlords, and a four-year-old daughter they loved. Ten years after they went from best friends to lovers, they were married and prospering, starting to talk about the one thing they were missing. What came next? Marco Hidalgo was still trying to decide how to tell his wife his show was cancelled when he got home and found the note. Four years after they went from co-workers to married, it was … Read more

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Review: His Boyfriend the Caveman – R.G. Hendrickson

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His Boyfriend the Caveman - R.G. Hendrickson

Genre: Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Xanthe, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Dating a caveman isn’t what Radhi had in mind. He likes guys his own age. Sure, Oscar passes for twenty, but he isn’t. They look identical, but they’re not. Oscar’s tried telling him, but who would believe such a thing — until now. Radhi can’t deny it anymore — his ex-boyfriend’s a caveman. After knocking out Dr. Killington’s thug and rescuing Oscar, Radhi’s worried he’ll get arrested. He launches his father’s boat on Lake Mead and knows the perfect hideout. He and Oscar can figure out what’s next for them. When Dr. Killington … Read more

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Review: My Heart’s Desire – Amy Tasukada

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My Heart's Desire - Amy Tasukada

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Some high school romances just won’t fade. As a high-ranking yakuza, Yuuki enjoys his relatively quiet job. If only his mother would stop asking for grandchildren. Unwilling to come out, he contemplates a sham marriage just to shut her up. After all, it’s not as if he’ll ever be lucky in love again. Blacklisted after his divorce, the only reason luxury suit designer Kazuki is still in business is his yakuza clientele. Desperate to find new clients, he starts looking for a collaborator for the upcoming fashion show. But who’s daring enough to partner up … Read more

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Review: Starlight and Stone – K.L. Noone

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Starlight and Stone - K.L. Noone

Genre: Romance, High Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Gordon, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book The quest is over. The battle’s won. What comes next? For Harth, now king, the answer’s rebuilding. Helping his people, settling into peace, with his loyal magician Tris always at his side. And Harth wishes for a happily ever after for himself as well, though he’s afraid Tris doesn’t feel the same. But maybe tonight, on a starlit night, Harth can find the courage for one last adventure: telling Tris how he feels. The Review Starlight and Stone, at just under 5,000 words, is a rather delightful moment-in-time vignette of a … Read more

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Review: Prisoner – Gigi DeGraham

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Prisoner - Gigi DeGraham

Genre: Paranormal Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Most prisoners believe their punishment is unfair, but for Ryan Tarkett, it’s true. While serving his sentence, an attack sets off a chain of events and forces Ryan to speed up the timeline on an insane escape plan. Spurring him on are memories of his past, his one love, who he met in juvie, and the driving desire for freedom. When Ryan believes he has nothing left to lose, escape from prison becomes the only option. Ryan’s desperate journey isn’t easy as he tries to evade capture. Past regrets and confusion about his sexual orientation … Read more