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REVIEW: Shadowboxing – Anne Barwell

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Shadowboxing - Anne Barwell

Genre: Historical, WW2, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Demisexual Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Echoes Rising Book 1 Complete their mission or lose everything. Berlin, 1943 An encounter with an old friend leaves German physicist Dr Kristopher Lehrer with doubts about his work. But when he confronts his superior, everything goes horribly wrong. Suddenly Kristopher and Michel, a member of the Resistance, are on the run, hunted for treason and a murder they did not commit. If they’re caught, Kristopher’s knowledge could be used to build a terrible weapon that could win the war. For the team sent by the Allies—led by Captain Bryant, Sergeant Lowe, and … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Steadfast – K.L. Noone

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Steadfast - K.L. Noone

K.L. Noone has a new contemporary MM romance out: “Steadfast.” And there’s a goveaway too! A love story for the ages! An intimate confession! An epic quest! And happily ever after on the horizon… Jason Mirelli loves Colby Kent. And Colby loves him. They’ve told the world. And Colby’s recovered from injury, so they’re back at work and back on set. Jason just might have everything he’s ever dreamed of, with a serious leading role, an epic love story, and Colby safe and happy in his arms—but they only have two weeks of filming to go. He’s afraid of the dream falling apart, and he knows Colby has a secret … Read more

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REVIEW: The Ghost of Hillcomb Hall – Joshua Ian

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The Ghost of Hillcomb Hall - Joshua Ian - Darkly Enchanted Romance

Genre: Paranormal, Historical, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book England, 1910. Landscape designer Jonas Laurence arrives at the cheerless and fog enswathed Hillcomb Hall, home to the Earl of Stanley and his family, to renovate their crumbling gardens. With a great storm crashing all around, his time is at the mercy of the house’s odd and mysterious occupants. Captivated by the hauntingly attractive portrait of Lord Stanley’s ancestor, which constantly seems to watch and taunt him, Jonas’s dreams become weird and distressing. And his waking moments are consumed by the strange stories and weird atmosphere of the manor estate. Ghostly visits in … Read more

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REVIEW: The Harvest Moon – Joshua Ian

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Ther Harvest Moon - Joshua Ian

Genre: Paranormal, Historical, Romance, Dark LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book England, 1834. On the night of a harvest moon, in the shadows of late autumn, Malcolm comes across a quaint village tucked away in the forest. It seems the perfect spot for a weary traveller to lay his head, and maybe find a little company. But there is dark magic afoot, and lots of local gossip swirls around the seductive titian-haired weaver, Daniel. All Malcolm seeks is a night’s pleasure. He never suspected he would have to worry about losing his life. Or his heart. This novelette is about 13,000 words in … Read more

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REVIEW: On Wings of Song – Anne Barwell

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On Wings of Song - Anne Barwell

Genre: Historical, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book A chance meeting they never forgot. Six years after meeting British soldier Aiden Foster during the Christmas Truce of 1914, Jochen Weber still finds himself thinking about Aiden, their shared conversation about literature, and Aiden’s beautiful singing voice. A visit to London gives Jochen the opportunity to search for Aiden, but he’s shocked at what he finds. The uniform button Jochen gave him is the only thing Aiden has left of the past he’s lost. The war and its aftermath ripped everything away from him, including his family and his music. When Jochen reappears … Read more

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REVIEW: Taking Stock – A.L. Lester

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Taking Stock - A.L. Lester

Genre: Historical Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book It’s 1972. Fifteen years earlier, teenage Laurie Henshaw came to live at Webber’s Farm with his elderly uncle and settled in to the farming life. Now thirty-two, Laurie has a stroke in the middle of working on the farm. As he recovers, he has to come to terms with the fact that some of his new limitations are permanent and he’s never going to be as active as he used to be. Will he be able to accept the helping hands his friends extend to him? With twenty successful years in the city behind … Read more

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REVIEW: Secrets of Milan – Edale Lane

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Secrets of Milan - Edale Lane - Night Flyer Trilogy

Genre: Alt History, Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Devon Get It On Amazon About The Book The Night Flyer had brought Florentina and Madelena together but now threatens to drive them apart. While Florentina searches for a mysterious underworld organization that has attempted to murder the woman she loves, Maddie struggles to deal with the danger Florentina is courting. Her brother, Alessandro, has become the most prominent merchant of Milan, but the Night Flyer uncovers a secret so shocking it could destroy them all. Secrets of Milan is the second book in Edale Lane’s Night Flyer Trilogy, a tale of power, passion, and payback in Renaissance Italy. If you like … Read more

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REVIEW: All the Right Places – Wayne Goodman

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All the Right Places - Wayne Goodman

Genre: Speculative Fiction, Romance, Historical fiction LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Aethena, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book All the Right Places is a collection of short stories, most written for submission to anthologies or collections. Starting in the near future and proceeding to the near past, men interact with other men in the pursuit of love and companionship. The Review This book is a collection of short stories that take place around the world in a variety of different time periods.  From virtual reality in the future to 18th century Japan, each story conveys the challenges a gay man encounters while seeking companionship.   The stories are all succinct, … Read more

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REVIEW: Penitent Pirate – Jules Radcliffe

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The Penitent Pirate - Jules Radcliffe

Genre: Historical, Pirates LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Will Perry follow his heart? Or his duty? After peaceful months ashore, Perry and Quinn are ready to return to the life they love—roving with the Brethren of the Coast aboard the pirate ship Audacious. But Quinn is still haunted by his torture in a Spanish dungeon. Perry hopes being back at sea will restore his matelot to his old self.  But to Perry’s dismay, Raphe Ashburn of Night Hawk has returned to Port Royal. Charming, aristocratic, witty—Captain Ashburn is everything Perry wishes he could be. Once, he and Quinn burned up Port Royal with their passion, and … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Pirate Master – Jules Radcliffe

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Pirate Master - Jules Radcliffe

Jules Radcliffe has a new mm/gay pirate romance out: “Pirate Master.” And there’s a giveaway! A strait-laced lieutenant. A free-living pirate. A hopeless love. Quinn has never met a man quite like Perry. Stern and cold on the outside, burning up inside with secret passion. Yearning for a mastery only Quinn can satisfy. But Perry is no outcast—he’s a respectable officer in His Majesty’s navy. Reluctant to test his love for a pirate, Quinn baulks at asking him to give up everything he holds dear. Though he has no regrets about their night of glorious sin, Perry sees no future with Quinn. Unlike the pirates of Port Royal, he isn’t … Read more