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REVIEW: Lavender – Xavier Axelson

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Lavender - Xavier Axelson

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Following the sudden death of his father, Lawrence “Law” Crow must not only comfort his bereaved mother, but also find the strength to continue running the family business, a local and beloved lavender farm in the mountains of northern California. At first, consumed with his own grief and struggling to find meaning in life, Law indulges in his vices, mainly by surrendering to his sexual urges with numerous men, all in a desperate battle to forget his pain and to end the emotional turmoil tearing him apart. But when a stunningly handsome and … Read more

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REVIEW: In Full Uniform – Bo Starsky

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In Full Uniform - Bo Starsky

Genre: Contemporary, Uniforms (Collection) LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Tony Get It On Amazon About The Book Four tales about falling for a man in uniform. Huan is a hopeless romantic living in Seattle. Arthur’s a soldier shipping out to Iraq. Something sparks when their paths cross… Being a British police officer is all Eli’s ever known, then he meets Gloria Hole, a drag queen who’s an expert at turning heads and causing trouble… There’s not much night life in Ezra’s quaint hometown, there is the prim bookstore owner Vincent, who Ezra’s determined to woo with book titles… It’s 1976 and Dov indulges once a year behind a gay bar across … Read more

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REVIEW: The Last of the Moussakas – Fearne Hill

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The Last of the Moussakas - Fearne Hill

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Max Bergmann is Europe’s hottest drum and bass DJ. From the outside, his life is a whirl of glamorous vodka-fueled parties and casual hook-ups, whilst inside he craves the one thing he can’t have – his Greek childhood friend, Georgios Manolas. Following a disastrous PR stunt and one drunken hook-up too many, Max realises the time has come to reassess his life choices. Returning to his childhood home on the Greek island of Aegina, if he wants any chance of having Georgios permanently in his life, he has to delve into the mystery … Read more

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REVIEW: Public Offering – Alexandra Caluen

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Genre: Contemporary, Gaylit LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Jo Rose Get It On Amazon About The Book A M/M interracial romance novel about money, power, and risk. Forrest Kim was a young, successful, single lawyer; he was adept at fielding the usual kind of pass. The text from venture capitalist Julian Sherwood was not that kind of pass. It was, however, irresistible. Get picked up by a billionaire: was that a bucket-list item? Whatever it was – even if all it amounted to was dinner – Forrest was up for it. By the end of dinner, he was up for a lot more. It wasn’t going anywhere. It couldn’t possibly go … Read more

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REVIEW: Take Everything – Alexandra Caluen

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Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Gaylot LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book A second-chance M/M romance novel about trust, truth, and recovery. When Richard and Willem picked each other up at the dance studio, it was supposed to be a one-night stand. Richard didn’t think there was anyone who could deal with his issues, or that it was even fair to ask. After six dates with Willem, he knew he was too close. And he knew it was too late, because Willem was leaving for the cruise-ship job. There was no way Willem was extending the cruise contract. Which meant it was time … Read more

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REVIEW: The Dead Don’t Lie – Anne Russo

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The Dead Don't Lie - Anne Russo

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Thriller, Dark LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book While young doctor Adam Morrow resigns himself to an uninformed existence, world-weary assassin Ian Abbott struggles with a life he never asked for. When the two strangers meet by chance, the attraction is immediate. And deadly, as Adam walks in on Ian in the middle of a hit. The situation spirals out of control once Ian discovers he and Adam share a connection far more profound than either imagined. Shocked by the discovery, Ian makes the hasty decision to kidnap him. Overnight Adam is torn from his promising career and a family who … Read more

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REVIEW: Cherry Wine Kisses – Wit Talcott

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Cherry Wine Kisses - Wit Talcott

Genre: Holiday, Romance, Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book In this fun gay holiday romance, Ian and Patrick welcome their son, Sam, back to their vineyard home in the Blue Ridge Mountains for a fresh start. Sam’s career as an author of racy gay romance novels may be over, but stories still flash through his mind, especially when the handsome Grant appears on horseback one snowy evening. Grant, who lives in a cabin up the hill, is out of practice wooing men, until he turns to one of Sam’s novels for inspiration. With heart, humor, and a few bottles of … Read more

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REVIEW: Call to Love – Gordon Phillips

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Call to Love - Gordon Phillips

Genre: Fantasy, Contemporary, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Garner working as a waiter at an upscale restaurant with a growing attraction to a man named Alonzo, who always asks to be put in his section for dinner. One night after work, the man is assaulted while trailing Garner. Garner goes to his aid, but is shot for his trouble. Taking time off from work to recover, Garner is resting on a park bench when Alonzo suddenly appears at the other end of the bench. Garner never saw him approach. He asks why Alonzo is trailing him. After some hesitation, … Read more

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REVIEW: Concussion and Contentment – Liz Faraim

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Concussion and Contentment - Liz Faraim

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Vivian, an adrenaline junkie and U.S. Army veteran, goes about her life as a bartender, avid runner, and polyamorous lesbian. Her life in Sacramento, California, is going well until she is blindsided by unforeseen financial issues that lead her to consider a new career. In an attempt to recharge and take a break, Vivian goes on a motorcycle trip with her best friend, Bear, but the adventure does not turn out to be the carefree break Vivian had hoped for. She returns to Sacramento where her partner, Ang, tries to push her down rather than help … Read more

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REVIEW: Second Shot – Adam Carpenter

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Seond Shot - Adam Carpenter - The Jimmy McSwain Files

Genre: Contemporary, Mystery, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book A long summer has kept Jimmy McSwain away from the city he loves, uncertain of what the future holds. But upon his return, tomorrow quickly becomes a deadly today. Jimmy has often done work for his sister Mallory’s law firm, and this time the new partner and his handsome associate want to hire Jimmy to solve the mystery of twin brothers. One of the twins lies in a coma, while the other has gone missing. Aiding Jimmy in this confusing case is Brenden Hendricks, the young lawyer who just happens to have a strong … Read more