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Review: Seltzer’s Taylor – TL Travis

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Seltzer's Taylor - TL Travis - Rocktoberfest 2023

Genre: Contemporary, Rock ‘n’ Roll LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Stephen Newell, aka, Seltzer – don’t ask, his younger sister is still traumatized over the whole event. Seltzer, the lead guitarist for the band Embrace the Fear was caught in a compromising position with the younger brother of the not so happy drummer from the mega band, Social Sinners, Diamond. “Don’t poke the bear,” Stoli, lead guitarist for Social Sinners and Seltzer’s mentor warns while moving Seltzer out of Diamond’s reach. But being the jokester was Seltzer’s MO, though Diamond’s growls and clenched fists should’ve been a sign to back … Read more

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Review: More Than October – Blake Allwood

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More Than October - Blake Allwood

Genre: Contemporary, Rock ‘n’ Roll LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Gloria, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book The talents of a renowned musician and a reality TV rock singer collide in the deserts of Arizona. Can their combined success save their relationship or will family and career tear them apart forever?Sparks fly when Ted, a member of the famous Hayden Koal band, discovers August, an aspiring rockstar, in the heat of the Arizona desert. As August and Ted’s relationship develops offstage, they must learn to navigate the complexities of the music industry and confront the emotional turmoil of their personal lives. When they perform at Rocktoberfest, a … Read more

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Review: Coming Out at Crofton Hall – Rebecca Cohen

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Coming Out at Crofton Hall - Rebecca Cohen - Crofton Hall

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book After years of hiding who he is, Hollywood A-lister Dorian Marsten has come out. The chaos and unplanned events that follow lead him to Crofton Hall to stay with his friend, Ben Redbourn, Earl of Crofton. A near tragic incident leaves Dorian needing a boyfriend, and Alex Reynolds, Ben’s new secretary, agrees to play the part. Alex will not put up with any prima donna actions from Dorian, and Dorian may have finally met his match. Meanwhile, there is a new baby at Crofton Hall. The arrival of the Viscount of Crofton has left his parents, … Read more

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Review: Ride Share – L.A. Witt & Cari Z

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Ride Share - L.A. Witt & Cari Z.

Genre: Contemporary, Suspense LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Direct From Author About The Book The job is as simple as they ever are for members of the Collective: get in, fool the marks, and commit some devastating corporate espionage. For Miroslav Antanasijević—an expert at faking identities—it’s a high-stress gig, but one he’s used to. At least that’s how it starts. When it all goes wrong, Mirko barely escapes with his life… and only because a ride share driver comes to his rescue. Arlen Tate is just trying to finish his doctorate, help his sister through school, and leave his turbulent family life in the past … Read more

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Double Review: Midnight in the Renaissance Elevator Anthology

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Midnight in the Renaissance Elevator Anthology

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Non-Binary Reviewers: Jay, Linda Get It On Amazon About The Book A bunch of QSFers and others have a new queer contemporary/paranormal/fantasy anthology out (bi, gay, non-binary): Midnight in the Renaissance Elevator. Do you like mechanical devices with personality? Sure, who doesn’t? How about when they hold your life in the palm of their hands? Hmm…less sure now, yes? Don’t worry, you’re gonna love this. At an LGBTQ literary retreat in October of 2022, a group of authors met a particularly cantankerous elevator. Doors slamming open or closed for no apparent reason? Check. Scary noises, also for no apparent reason? Also, check. … Read more

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Review: Driving in Circles – Frances Fox

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Driving in Circles - Frances Fox - Reluctant Rockstar

Genre: Contemporary, Rock ‘n Roll LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book An oblivious roadie and a lighting designer with self-confidence issues…will they ever manage to communicate what they want? All Dave wants is a low-stress job driving gig equipment around, loading and unloading, rinse and repeat. Then he can go home and spend what time he can with his kids, listen to music and gardening podcasts and dream about the life he’s never had. He’s known Richie for years and he’s never thought of him as more than a mate. With two ex-wives behind him, he’s never thought of himself as anything other than … Read more

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Review: Stubbed Toes And Dating Woes – Dahlia Donovan

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Stubbed Toes and Dating Woes - Dahlia Donovan

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Ace Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Niclas Ruiz loves digging in the dirt for ancient artifacts. He’s obsessed with old words and lives in his own world. His summers are often spent traveling to new places to hunt for treasure with his trusty metal detector while trying not to get lost or stumble off a cliff. Love has never been high on his priority list. His being autistic and asexual has often been a hurdle for other people. But he’s happy enough to plod along on his own with his horde like a fairy-tale dragon. But sometimes, he … Read more

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Review: Drama Queen – Alexandra Caluen

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Drama Queen - Alexandra Caluen

Genre: Contemporary, Gaylit LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book When set medic Koa Sanders meets actor/stuntman Loren McCall, sparks fly. Loren himself just went flying — and got knocked out — in a dangerous collision stunt, setting off all Koa’s protective instincts. At the end of the day, when Loren suggests he wouldn’t mind having someone at home for post-head-injury monitoring, Koa tells himself it’s only to make sure the actor is okay. By the time he leaves the next morning, they’ve tested the question very thoroughly … and they want to see each other again. Loren is already thinking about drawing the line … Read more

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Review: Reluctant Rockstar – Frances Fox

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Reluctant Rockstar - Frances Fox - Reluctant Rockstar

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book A tired rock star and a judgemental gardener…what could possibly go wrong? The Purple Lizards are a rock world phenomenon, but lead singer Martin’s tired of his rock-and-roll persona. He’d rather be at home with his garden. When he gets home from tour he finds his gardener has had a heart attack and Simon, his grandson, is helping him out. Simon’s different to Fred. He talks, for a start. Martin and Fred have a perfectly functional friendship based on long silences and discussions about heritage vegetables. Simon talks about personal things as … Read more

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Review: As I Say – Matthew Dante

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As I Say - Matthew Dante

Genre: Dark, Contemporary, Thriller LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Sometimes the only person you can trust is the one person you despise the most… Caleb and Preston have hated each other for years. It began in high school with Caleb bullying Preston, then escalated when Preston began fighting back – well, if you call passive-aggressive, sneaky little tricks, fighting – then yes, Preston retaliated against the man who brought him nothing but misery. In a cruel twist of fate, the unthinkable happens. Caleb and Preston are kidnapped and forced into a deadly competition for their lives. It’s a battle between good and evil, … Read more