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Review: The House of the Red Balconies – A.J. Demas:

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The House of the Red Balconies - A.J. Demas

Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Rari Get It On Amazon About The Book Hylas has come to Tykanos to build an aqueduct. He has not come to enjoy the island’s main attraction: the six houses where the companions of Tykanos, courtesans both female and male, offer tea and elegant conversation. Yet he cannot ignore them as he finds himself renting a room in one of the tea houses and meeting his neighbour, the beautiful, chronically ill companion Zo. Over breakfasts in Zo’s garden, the two men begin a friendship that transforms the isolation of their lives. But Hylas’s aqueduct project is threatened by bureaucratic delays, and Zo … Read more

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Review: The Heir and the Outlaw – Rena Butler

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The Heir and the Outlaw - Rena Butler

Genre: Historical, Western, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book The nineteenth century frontier is a harsh place, where would-be thief Emmett accidentally kidnaps the son of his nemesis, the young, privileged, and rather good-looking Archibald van Haeften. Emmett is determined to get his revenge against the van Haeften family – but he doesn’t expect Archie to be so sympathetic. And kind. And, yes, unsettlingly handsome, as well as sharing Emmett’s own proclivities. When Archie comes up with a daring heist idea of his own, Emmett has to decide whether to trust the heir – or whether he will be Emmett’s own last stand. … Read more

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Review: Point of Knives – Melissa Scott

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Point of Knives - Melissa Scott

Genre: Historical, Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Nicolas Rathe and Philip Eslingen are back, drawn together from opposite sides of the law to investigate a series of murders whose impact stretches deep into Astreiant’s underworld. Eslingen is now a professional knife working for a prominent crimelord while Rathe is an Adjunct Point, sworn to uphold the city’s laws. By rights, they should be wary foes, but instead they find themselves sharing an investigation as well as a bed as their search takes them into the heart of Point of Knives and at its center, the Court of Thirty-two Knives, the hub of … Read more

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Review: House of the Red Balconies – A.J. Demas

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House of the Red Balconies - A.J. Demas

Genre: Historical, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Whiskey November Get It On Amazon | Publisher About The Book Hylas has come to Tykanos to build an aqueduct. He has not come to enjoy the island’s main attraction: the six houses where the companions of Tykanos, courtesans both female and male, offer tea and elegant conversation. Yet he cannot ignore them as he finds himself renting a room in one of the tea houses and meeting his neighbour, the beautiful, chronically ill companion Zo. Over breakfasts in Zo’s garden, the two men begin a friendship that transforms the isolation of their lives. But Hylas’s aqueduct project is threatened by bureaucratic delays, … Read more

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Review: His Grey Lord – Stephanie Lake

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His Grey Lord - Stephanie Lake - The Regency Lords

Genre: Historical, Georgian, Regency LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book An Award-Winning Gay Regency Romance: Where Love Defies Boundaries and Status. In Wiltshire, England, amidst aristocratic grandeur, a spark ignites between Grey, a young nobleman, and Sam, a charismatic laborer. As their worlds collide, Grey grapples with societal chains and echoes of his father’s stern lessons. Yet, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Sam’s rugged allure. Can their love rise above these trials? Embark on a journey of passion and defiance in this gripping historical romance novella. The Review Lord Greyson Montague’s father, Lord Flakenham, warned him to never get involved with those below … Read more

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Review: His Second Chance – Stephanie Lake

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His Second Chance - Stephanie Lake

Genre: Historical, Regency, Georgian LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Lord Blair wants a second chance at love with his long-lost lieutenant. Only one problem: Blair’s engaged to the man’s sister. Disgusted with unfaithful lovers, Viscount Reid Blair decides once and for all, to forget the dark, anonymous officer who slipped in and out of his life five years ago. He will marry Lady Prudence. With her unquestioned beauty and surprising wit, she is guaranteed to make an entertaining wife. Prudence’s brother, Lieutenant David Cavendish, has always been beyond discreet. Except for one torrid fortnight, years ago, when his passion for a certain viscount … Read more

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Review: Ham and Echo: Voyage of the Gordon Lighton – M. Jay Williams

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Ham & Echo: Voyage of the Gordan Lighton - M. Jay Williams

Genre: Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bi Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book A gripping tale of love, resilience, and the harsh realities that test the bonds of friendship in this M/M romantic twist of fate tragedy. Ham and Echo have been buddies since they were ten years old. Ham is drafted into the army at nineteen, and Echo promptly enlists, promising to have his back. Eleven years post-war, Echo is still haunted by what he has seen and done in Vietnam. Ham, now married with two sons, put the past behind him. Echo did not transition back to civilian life as easily. Determined to help Echo, Ham … Read more

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Double Review: Fiorenzo – Sebastian Nothwell

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Fiorenzo - Sebastian Nothwell

Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewers: Linda, PRG; Whiskey November, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It At Amazon | B&N | Kobo | Apple | Smashwords About The Book Fiore has a plan. Find a wealthy elderly gentleman, delight him until the end of his days, and retire on the resulting inheritance. It’s the best outcome a low-born courtesan in the city of Halcyon can hope for. And it seems a perfect scheme… until a mysterious masked man upends it. Banished from university after a disastrous duel, Enzo wanders the city searching for scraps of the affection he’s lost. His public mask conceals private agonies. A single night in the company of a courtesan, however, balms his … Read more

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Review: D.B. and Me – Rob Rosen

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D.B. and Me - Rob Rosen

Genre: Historical, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book In the gripping tale of D.B. and Me, the enigmatic hijacker D.B. Cooper parachutes into the unknown with $200,000 in ransom money, but little does he know that his daring escape is just the beginning of an unforeseen journey filled with mystery, suspense, and steamy romance. D.B., now Tim, finds himself along the banks of the Columbia River attempting to fade into the shadows. However, fate has other plans when he encounters Adam, a charismatic stranger who’s also in hiding. The air becomes charged with anticipation as the two men become entangled … Read more

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Review: Christmas Below Stairs – Ellie Thomas

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Christmas Below Stairs - Ellie Thomas

Genre: Holiday, Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Publisher | Kobo About The Book At the age of twenty-three, Joseph Paul has come a long way from an abandoned foundling to the dizzy heights of a position as a second footman in London’s Bedford Square. But Joseph doesn’t want to remain in service forever and harbours ambitions to be his own master. Eli Turner might have become a valet by his thirties, but he is weary of his profession and lacks direction. He can’t even summon the energy to seek out a new position in a more prestigious household. Under ordinary circumstances, working as servants … Read more