Unexpected Daddy by Brenna Lyons

Story: 7
Presentation: 7
Total: 14
Publisher: Silver Publishing
GBLT
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Blurb: After a car accident destroys his family, Joey is left the sole caretaker of his newborn niece, Abby. The overprotective UNEXPECTED DADDY needs childcare. When bigots set their sights on Joey, in walks the answer to his prayers, Geoff.
When twenty-six-year-old Joey Beirs is summoned to the emergency room one evening, the last thing he expects to find is that his twin brother and Jeremy’s wife have both been killed in a car accident, leaving him an UNEXPECTED DADDY to his newborn niece, Abby. Closing in on the end of his leave from work, Joey has to find suitable childcare for Abby. After yet another interview turns south, Joey is accosted by homophobic bigots and saved by Geoff Allread.
Geoff is in his forties, an out-of-work carpenter whose unemployment is running out, soon to be faced with working in fast food or retail to keep food on the table in the recession. He’s also late to come out of the closet, a wounded man that has lost everything by admitting what he is... including his daughter from his ill-fated marriage. Geoff is good with kids and adores Abby. It’s a match made in heaven. At forty-three, Geoff needs a job that doesn’t mean asking if someone wants fries, and Joey needs someone that’s good with Abby. But can both of them overcome their hurts and accept that the age difference doesn’t matter as much as finding what they’ve both lost... a stable family?

Review: This was a sweet little story about a gay uncle left to raise his niece. It ends happily, but the beginning is a little sad. Joey is the overprotective uncle, and meets Graham when he is looking for a day care to put Abby in once he has to return to work. Graham saves Joey and Abby both from some neighborhood bullies who give Joey a hard time about being gay and having a baby. Joey ends up asking Graham to be Abby's nanny, when he see's how good he is with babies and how much Abby likes him as well. As with most all of Brenna Lyons' work, I read this in one sitting, not just because it was short, but because it was good.

Deadly Secrets (Dark Kings of Eternity #1) by Savannah Hartley

Story: 8
Presentation: 7
Total: 15
Publisher: Silver Publishing
Paranormal GBLT Romance
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Blurb: Jamie Dexson is like any other twenty year old boy--with one exception. He passes himself off as a girl. His ruse is necessary. Deadly secrets put him in danger, and life is about to get even more complicated.

Jamie Dexson is like any other twenty year old boy--with one exception. He's been passing himself off as a girl for four years.

Fleeing from a dangerous situation, the ruse is necessary. Jamie and his mother have been on the run, but when Jamie's disguise becomes more trouble than it's worth, he has to decide if leaving it behind will free him from the arms of a predator seeking to make Jamie his.

From a life of deciding which heels to wear with what outfit, Jamie falls into a world of dragons, vampires, werewolves, and shapeshifters. And he discovers he's one of them... but doesn't know which one.

CONTENT ADVISORIES: This title contains scenes of rape or near rape and a "to be continued" ending.

Review: A very original story. I will admit to saying “OMG—354 pages!” upon opening the book. However, by the time I reached the end, I was saying “354 pages weren’t long enough! More!” So this is a series that I will definitely be following.

It starts with Jamie Dexson-who is a boy that has to pretend to be a girl to stay alive-writing in his journal, about the events in his life. We not only learn of what happened in the past from his journal entries, but what’s happening now, as he’s living it. The journal reveals that Jamie, his mom and his mom’s partner Catherine are on the run from Jamie’s father, who wants Jamie dead. By the end, you’re not sure who’s who anymore, as the plot twists and turn. Is Jamie hiding because his dad really wants him dead, or does his father have ulterior motives, and just wants Jamie to think that?

Midnight by Megan Derr

Story: 10
Presentation: 10
Total: 20
Publisher: Less Than Three Press
Paranormal GBLT Romance
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Blurb: Lord Devlin White, Duke of Winterbourne, is the last in a long line of powerful witches who assist the Demon Lord of London in keeping control of the Nightwalkers living amongst normal men. With all but one of his siblings gone to the new American colonies, his proud family line all but ended, Devlin is kept from gloom and despair only by unusual ward, Midnight.

Neither alive nor dead, sustained by magic and a bond to Devlin, and confined to the night, Midnight is happy to spend his life by Devlin’s side—though he longs for the day that Devlin sees him as more than a ward. But the powerful magic that raised him from the dead is desperately sought by someone who will stop at nothing to obtain the secret of Midnight that Devlin would die to protect...               

Review: Megan Derr has taken a common theme-zombies-and made it something extraordinary. Rather than call the walking dead zombies, she's called them 'daugrs'. I've read a few of Megan's short stories, but Midnight is my first taste of her longer works. All I can say is...MORE! Midnight is bursting at the seams with paranormal creatures. Not only does it feature daugrs, but demons, dragons (and their companion knights), shifters, angels, imps, witches and vampires, as well as a ghost and a wolf, elf, human combination of Devlin's assistant Barra. The result is a highly entertaining and original romance story. Don't let the fact that it's listed as a m/m story stop you from reading this, because if you do, you'll be missing out on a fantastic story! The basic premises about Midnight and Devlin White, 11th Duke of Winterbourne and a black witch. When Midnight is turned into a daugr as a child, Devlin devises a series of spells, to give Midnight some sort of life, that was taken from him far too soon. However, the spells actually work to bind the two together, as long as Devlin's heart beats, so does Midnight's, allowing him to grow up and preventing him from rotting, like a normal daugr. When Midnight is about 15, he realizes that he loves Devlin, as a man, not as his guardian. He fears that Devlin will never see him as anything except a child. However, Devlin does see Midnight as more than a child, but fears that he's taken away Midnights free will because of the way they are bound together. Fortunately for them, they do get a happily-ever-after ending.

A Broken Light by Diane Adams

Story: 9
Presentation: 8
Total: 17
Publisher: Silver Publishing
Paranormal Erotic
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Blurb: For Jace Bennett and Elias James monsters are no myth. Jace hunts them for revenge; Elias kills them to stay alive. When fate brings the hunters together, sparks fly, and defining monster becomes more complicated than either ever imagined.

For Jace Bennett and Elias James monsters are no myth. In their world, no one sweet talks vampires or cuddles werewolves. The night is dark, and the unnatural creatures lurking in it dangerous.
Holding back the shadow, hunters protect an oblivious population. Once filled with ideals, Jace now hunts to avenge his family. Elias, true to his incubus nature, kills to live. When fate brings the natural born enemies together, they form an unlikely alliance to save a town from blood thirsty ghosts.

Sparks fly and attraction flares, but when Jace learns Elias isn't human, prejudice threatens their fragile bond. A threat from a common enemy forces them back together and Elias' unexpectedly humane actions cast Jace's black and white convictions into shadow. Shaken and facing an impossible choice, can Jace learn to redefine monster in time to save them?

Review: This story will keep readers guessing until the end. There were enough paranormal elements to the story to keep things interesting but the attraction and witty/playful comments between the two main characters kept you ‘awww’-ing and the edge of your seats. And just when you thought things couldn’t get any spicier, a virginal sex scene and another love interest is thrown into the mix. The story was a short read about 250 pages and when it was over I jumped online researching the author for more of her stories. Overall this was a good story and I think it will be an even better series.

Whispers by Suzanne Rock

Story: 7
Presentation: 9
Total: 16
Publisher: Loose ID
Historical Erotic Paranormal Romance
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Blurb:

Rose is skeptical when Lady Denville hires her to take care of some ghosts in her townhouse. She expects to find a nest of rats or leaky water pipes. Instead she finds two sexy spirits intent on fulfilling her every sexual desire. They introduce her to a whole new world of pleasure -- and a curse that may destroy them all. Lionel and Jonathan have been trapped in the townhouse for decades, waiting. When Rose walks in, they know that she is the one with the power to save them. The key to their freedom lies within reach, and both men must put aside their differences if they ever hope to break the curse that binds them to the townhouse. As the men set out to seduce Rose and gain their freedom, their sexual desire turns into something more. Now they must be honest with the woman they love, or stay imprisoned in the spirit world forever.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: anal play/intercourse, male/male sexual practices, menage.

Review: Whispers, by Suzanne Rock, is a quick, fun read. If you like your paranormal romance hot and full of ghosts, curses, and M/M, M/F, and M/M/F action then this is the book for you. Although, I did find some of the heroine’s thoughts to be redundant, especially when she was lamenting her relationship with her deceased husband I found the overall story engaging. I’d love to see the three main characters again, preferably in a novel length book where the author had room to flesh them out even more.

Israfil's Future (Celestial Justice #3) by Serena Yates

Story: 6.5
Presentation: 8
Total: 14.5
Publisher: Silver Publishing
GBLT Fantasy
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Blurb: What if you’re a police angel used to taking orders but suddenly find yourself facing a situation where you need to think for yourself?

Israfil is an excellent police angel. He doesn’t like checking up on other angels to make sure they follow the dictates of Heaven’s middle management, but he’s very good at it. When a mission goes painfully wrong and he’s faced with prosecution, he’s sure he will be severely punished. Instead, he’s sent to Earth and told to 'get a life'.

Chris is a professor of psychology at Buffalo Community College in Flagstaff, Arizona, who is taking a much needed vacation in the Coconino National Forest. When he goes hiking one day he finds a very naked, very confused man with amnesia in a clearing. The only thing the stranger remembers is that his name is Israfil.

Will the two men be able to solve the riddle of Israfil’s past? And once they do, can they decide what to do about Israfil’s future?

Review: Ms. Yates has a nice style and flow to her writing. It’s a pleasure to read. I liked both Israfil and Chris. I just wished I’d gotten to their story sooner. The first 40 pages (of 117 page story) is setup. I understood the need for more info on Israfil, but I admit I found myself wanting to skim forward, but I didn’t. The first third of the book felt like the story before the story…but keep reading. When you finally get to Chris and Israfil together (much later in the book) it does deliver on a great m/m romance.

I didn’t enjoy Chris’s introduction to the story. A scene is played out then we’re told “three weeks pass.” A little more story is played out, and then it’s written “a week passes.” Finally Chris goes camping and I had to wonder what all the build up was for because it didn’t do much but give an oversized helping of setup that I didn’t enjoy.

But get to page 40 because from there the book is what we all love in m/m romance. Hot, sexy, emotional. Without the front heavy filler this book would have garnered a fantastic review. There is nothing to criticize in the development of the relationship or in the satisfying ending. Chris and Israfil make a compelling couple and the sex between them is hot (the last few pages of the book will overheat your ereader)

I know this is a mixed review. There were some amazing parts to this story and some that just didn’t give me much to get into.

Eight Seconds by Barrie Abalard

Story: 7.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 16.5
Publisher: eXcessica
Contemporary Erotica, Gay, Romantic Suspense, Cowboy
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Blurb: Ex-bareback rider and part-time songwriter Cam “The Professor” Chester rides pick-up for Philadelphia area rodeos—and rides the men he picks up in Philly’s gay bars. Hated by other rodeo folks, he’s alone in the showers one night when someone knocks him out.

Barebacker, bisexual Wyatt Knott has never met anyone like Cam and is instantly drawn to him. After Wyatt finds Cam unconscious on the shower floor, he goes home with the man to tend to his wound. Before you can say, “Ride ‘em, cowboy,” the two have sweaty, grasping sex in Cam’s recliner.

When Cam reports his attack in the showers to the rodeo’s owner, Shep Walton, Walton tells him nothing can be done because Cam doesn’t have any idea who hit him, and there were no witnesses. But by reporting the assault to Walton, Cam sets in motion a chain of events that will leave him drugged and bound in a chair, Wyatt standing next to him, with someone holding a revolver on them both.

EIGHT SECONDS, the length of time a barebacker must stay on his bronco, weaves the story of two men who’ve never been in love, yet find themselves unable to dismiss their passionate sex as a casual thing.

Review: Many aspects of this story were the perfect elements for a hot, m/m cowboy ride. I totally get into romances where one of the characters falls hard and is finally willing to take major risks for love. The sex was hot, the characters developed, and the story unfolded at a pretty good clip. The romantic suspense aspects of the story were a bit predictable, but that didn’t detract from the relationship building and for me a romance, (even a raunchy highly sexed tumble into love) is why I read. Was the drama a bit over the top, yeah, for me it was. Sometimes less is more (not with sex, so no worries there. The story has plenty of heat) but the angst and hate pushed a little too far for me. (Not that I don’t believe hatred exists in the world.) When all the elements are measured against each other, this is definitely a book worth picking up. An entertained story with plenty of toe curling heat.  Good, worth reading. A book you don’t want to put down.

What the Lady Wants by DC Juris

Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: Breathless Press
GLBT Erotica
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Blurb: When Keenan's lover, Naro, reveals the deep, dark secret of his past, Keenan must decide how strong their love really is. But Keenan has a secret of his own -- one that's right up Naro's alley.

Review: DC Juris plops the reader right into a steamy sex scene. Things are getting hot and heavy when Naro stops Keenan to reveal a secret--he was born a she. Thanks to magic, his father had him re-sexed. Needless to say, Naro is confused by his own desires and sexuality, but Keenan is an open-minded and understanding lover, who accepts and encourages Naro to explore needs long suppressed.

This story is not for the close minded. It is for those who like a good love story in a sci-fi/fantasy setting with solid world building. I, personally, can’t wait to explore more of this author’s offerings.

Hunting Henry by Amber Kell

Story: 5
Presentation: 9
Total: 14
Publisher: Silver Publishing
Gay Paranormal
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Blurb: Henry works as the pack cook, happily hiding from a painful past and suppressing his wolf side. Dakota is a wolf given a formula to become a human. What happens when a man who doesn't want to be a wolf bonds with a wolf who doesn't want to be a man.

Review: I was confused at the beginning of this story and I’m afraid the confusion continued. Perhaps the series should come with a warning to read in sequential order and that the stories are not stand alone romance. As a reader, I don’t believe the story was set up well enough to ground a reader who hasn’t read the previous works.

There were too many characters and plot lines interweaved in a way that didn’t build the story, but rather made a story difficult to follow and nearly impossible—for me at least—to get into. The high point was that I liked both Henry and Dakota. Their relationship was sweet and sexy and the burgeoning love was emotion and satisfying. There was fear and trepidation. Not to mention there is that endearing quality of weres--they know their mate. Watching them fight against their needs was rewarding to this reader. It’s what makes the romance in this story. However, the numerous characters, (many with no bearing on the story at all) and plot points that seem to come out of nowhere and conclude with no resolution spoiled the rest of the story for me. Although I have to give praise to Ms. Kell, this is only one mediocre story in a string of brilliant work. My recommendation would be to try another of her stories and perhaps skip this one unless you’ve read everything in the series that has come before it.

Buried Treasure by DC Juris

Story: 9
Presentation: 8
Total: 17
Publisher: Breathless Press
m/m contemporary erotic
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Blurb: Haunted by nightmares, Mark learned the hard way to guard his heart. But Gabe may just be the man to bring Mark's guard down.

 After his last long-term relationship ended because of his nightmares, Mark closed his heart to the possibility of finding love again. He's certainly never considered Gabe, the orderly who works at Miller's Retirement Home where his father lives. But there's more to Gabe than meets the eye, and if Mark is willing to let Gabe in, he might just discover the most important buried treasure of all.

 Review: Love it, loved it, loved it. DC Juris has found the right ingredients for a perfectly blended story. History, lots of history on both Mark and Gabe, but I never once felt like there was a huge dumping of information. Secondary characters, and there are several, but none overwhelm or take the primary focus off Gabe and Mark. A relationship that doesn’t come easy but builds slowly so it’s believable. And all of this done in a short story. This isn’t my first DC Juris story, but it’s my favorite so far. Light humorous moments and emotionally gut wrenching scenes, and lest not forget sex that made me sweat and pant. So yeah, nuff said, this one works.

Telling the Truth by Lee Brazil

Truth or Dare, Book 2

Story 7.5

Presentation 9

Total 16.5

Publisher: Breathless Press

GBLT Menage (twincest)

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Blurb: Terry has lived his life according to the guidelines, by studying accounting, getting an MBA, and working for the family business. And while his work has its own rewards, something has been missing, and his eyes have only just been opened to what--or rather who--that could be.

Terry’s brothers have upped the ante in their weekly poker game. A Truth or Dare challenge. Terry can handle any dare his brothers dish out, but the demand for Truth is a different matter. Terry is honor-bound to divulge secrets he’s been ashamed to admit even to himself in the privacy of his own bedroom.

Twins Dex and Trick have finally found acceptance for their relationship in the homes of their friends. They’d never do anything to jeopardize that newfound sense of belonging. Fooling around with their friend Mischa Blake’s prissy, domineering, oh-so-sexy older brother is risky. A one-night stand might be okay, but they close ranks afterward, pushing Terry aside.

Terry isn’t going to back down without a fight. Dex and Trick are meant to be his, and he’ll do whatever it takes to make them realize all the safety and protection they need can be found in his arms.

Review: This story was easy to read. The characters had chemistry from first glance, there was a nice pace and flow to the words and in the end I thought it was an entertaining read for the most part. However, the dramatic parts are a bit over the top and became a bit contrived for me. I struggled a bit with the number of characters introduced in a short novella and the similarities in their names. But once the story gets going, many of the characters begin to fade to minor characters and some aren’t mentioned again at all. The encounters and sexual content is hot (and kinky) and in this novella, is the stand out component. It was a hot read for a hot afternoon and I think the serious is worth picking up for an arousing read.

Robusto by Michele Hope

Story: 8
Presentation: 6

Total: 14
Publisher: Summerhouse Publishing
Contemporary Erotica
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Blurb: When Blaine and Jessica come out play…who knows what can happen.
Blaine and Jessica delight in fashionable hotels. Old classics like the Peabody or Arlington, or the new, modern glitzy accommodations of the big city suit their tastes. It doesn’t matter as long as adventure may present itself at the turn of a corner. Whenever possible, they find time for extended weekends away from their Louisiana plantation where cotton is still King and Jessica is the prettiest chatelaine for six parishes.
After arriving at a sparkling new hotel in the middle of steamy summertime Houston, exploration leads to the discovery of a very “cool” cigar bar where they meet the handsome young bartender, Vincent. Then suddenly, things start to get hot.
Review: This is a fun and playful quick read. However, poor editing sometimes distracts from the story flow. Despite that, this story is definitely worth reading if you like tales of voyeurism and masturbation.

Sins of the Heart by Allison Cassatta

Story 8

Presentation 9

Total 17

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

M/M, contemporary

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Blurb:

When the spark in his relationship fizzles, Dominic thinks he’s doing the right thing by breaking it off with his lover, Brody, but he never expected his good boy to go so horribly bad. Consumed with guilt, Dom confronts Brody about his self-destructive behavior, only to find himself second-guessing his decision to leave him, and now Dom will have to sort out his feelings for Brody before fate ties his hands.

A Bittersweet Dreams title: It’s an unfortunate truth: love doesn’t always conquer all. Regardless of its strength, sometimes fate intervenes, tragedy strikes, or forces conspire against it. These stories of romance do not offer a traditional happy ending, but the strong and enduring love will still touch your heart and maybe move you to tears.

Review:

For a short story, Sins of the Heart carries quite a punch. I can’t say that I liked either Dominic or Brody very much. Where Brody is clingy, reckless and co-dependant to the point that he’s punishing Dominic by destroying himself, Dominic wasn’t much more redeemable as a character. He isn’t responsible for Brody’s self sabotage, yet he took responsibility. I don’t want to give away the story, but want to offer my opinion on the story. Simply put, Dominic was an ass in how he handled Brody. Brody was foolish, and honestly his behavior really only confirmed, for me at least, that Dom made the right choice in leaving. And yet, I bawled my damn eyes out at the end so that means, I got the story as it was intended to be read. It wasn’t a pleasant read; it was one filled with angst, regrets, forgiveness and maybe a little understanding at the end.

Dear Diary by Allison Cassatta

Story 7

Presentation 9

Total: 16

Publisher: XoXo Publishing

M/M Contemporary

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Blurb:

Chris Bishop is an All-American type guy with the perfect family, perfect grades and perfect girlfriend, with a bright and shiny future ahead of him.

He thought he had everything planned, thought he knew it all. But one summer, a kiss, and a green-eyed hunk changed his whole life. Volunteering in a law firm was an opportunity for his future but it took him in a direction he never thought of or dreamt could happen.

Review:

Tender, emotional, a power packed short story that for the most part I loved. I think any lover of m/m romances and coming of age romances will enjoy this story. We learn about Chris and Josh through Chris’s own words. While reading the story, I liked the glimpse I was getting of Chris’s history and the journey that Ms. Cassatta was taking us on. The writing is good, wrought with emotion and turmoil. So reading the story was enjoyable, but all the while I had the niggling irritation in the back of my mind. While his date for the prom is waiting he has to record this memory of the man he’s fallen in love with. I have to say, it was a bit irritating because as a reader, I was distracted from what his “story” was because the timing seemed out of place. Why couldn’t he wait until the next day to “remember” everything? (Well, keep reading because you’ll find out.) He’s putting off his date, his mother is threatening to come up to get him and it only magnifies the “setting” issue with book. In my opinion, it doesn’t work and only detracts from the really wonderful story or the characters. However, in the end, I understood why the author chose to reveal the story this way. And while I like what she tried to do with the story, I wish I hadn’t been wrinkling my nose at the contrived “waiting for prom” method to get to the end. I’m sure readers will overlook that aspect, like I did, because I really did love the end of the story.

Heart and Seoul by Kris Klein

Story 7.5

Presentation 8

Total: 15.5

Publisher: Shadowfire Press

Blurb: A game of sexual revenge on a married hunky Asian teaches Michael the fine line between sweet and bittersweet.

 

*No Happily Ever After

Review: This is one of those stories that is shameful…just shameful to love. Yeah, I have a weakness for Kris’s naughty boys. Michael is all the things I love and hate in a character. He feels he has motivation for his actions, decides to extract a little revenge, but rather than getting smacked down, he gets f***ed. And if you read Mr. Klein’s books, you know you’re going to get a down and dirty, raunchy roll. Shhh. I won’t tell, but this short story is going to turn you on even though Michael’s deviant behavior is shockingly naughty. What starts off as forced seduction becomes an erotic encounter for Michael to remember.

Cowboy Drifter by Winona Wilder

Coming Out 2

Story 8

Presentation 9

Total 17

Published By: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.

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Blurb: James doesn't know how he'll survive a road trip with Jet Cartwright. The cowboy drifter has been his wet dream for years, and keeping his true feelings hidden takes a herculean effort.

Jet travels the rodeo circuit and handles horse trading for busy ranchers. Settling down never crossed his mind—until he meets James, a mix of innocence and raw sex appeal. Jet quickly learns that he's willing to give up his ways for the young blond.

Will James be able to come clean with his feelings? Will Jet be able to show the younger man the many pleasures of the flesh, and will that be enough?

Review: I loved this book. Loved the characters, loved the way the story played out in a slow erotic way, just like a cowboy. There was sexual tension from the first hesitant touches to the scorching hot encounters. The end satisfies and I’d say the second effort on this series far surpasses book one and I’m so happy I was able to read and give my opinion of Cowboy Drifter. If you are the kind of reader that reads the words and lets the characters become real in your mind, enjoy the story for what it is, and can overlook small inconsistencies, then you will love this story as much as I did. Ms. Wilder doesn’t overreach with her story. In the close confines of a vehicle, with only truth between them, it was inevitable that both James and Jet revealed their true feelings. It was such a tender love story but with complications and potential misunderstands to give the story grit. The ending was overacted by the characters. I can’t say that I was surprised but I was certainly satisfied as a reader. Cowboy Drifter is excellent, solid storytelling. A book you can’t put down.

Mercury Rising by Daisy Harris

Story: 8.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 17.5
Publisher: Ravenous Romance
m-m paranormal erotic romance
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Blurb: Take a sexy romp with the gods in this hilarious and hot ménage!

Over-extended - and closeted - charmer Mercury the Messenger struggles to accommodate all the factions of the Deities International Conference and Kibbitz. However, his skills at diplomacy stretch to the limit when the object of a chance tryst turns out to be his assistant, and his arranged fiancée arrives at the scene.

Dillon Rodriquez, Mercury's executive aide and a soon-to-be MBA student, refuses to be the closeted god's side-dish. But when an accident at the conference strands the god in the human world, Dillon agrees to act as his guide.

Traveling from San Diego down the Baja Coast to Cabo, Mercury experiences a side of life he never imagined, and he learns that if he wants to earn the love of the one man who matters, he has to stop trying to please everyone else.

Warning: contains male-male loving, male-female loving, male-male-female loving, male-male-male...well, you get the idea!

Review: What a fantastic roller coaster ride of a story. Unique, entertaining, hot and satisfying. Regardless if you love m/m romance or not, this book is a charmer for sure. Mercury is perfection in a character. He was so endearing to me as a reader. Dillon reminded me a ferocious chihuahua. He had a fiery temper, a caustic personality and was completely lovable. He was the perfect match for Mercury and proves opposites attract.

Ms. Harris’ gift is in the ability to weave numerous story threads together seemingly effortlessly. The story is layered with memorable characters, but none overshadows the story. They interweave in a tapestry of tales that entertains, arouses, and leaves you spent. Filled with gods and goddesses, some thrilling suspense peppered in, and action that never ends. This fantasy novel is one to remember. Excellent, solid storytelling. A book you can’t put down.

Love Immortal by Brita Adams

Story: 8

Presentation: 9

Total: 17
Publisher: Silver Publishing
m/m paranormal
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Blurb: Born in 1620, Laurent Kinsdale, an orphan at ten and a vampire at twenty five, goes against all his sire has taught him, when, on an impulse, he turns his lover, Graham Symonds. Graham does not take the turning well, his anger towards the man he's loved for four years knows no bounds. After he commits unconscionable acts directed at destroying Laurent, he disappears for a century and a half.

In 1820, Laurent meets Sebastian FitzHugh. The two men have common sexual interests, each other, despite the fact that Sebastian doesn't know about Laurent's vampirism. Their lives are disrupted by the re-emergence of Graham, who insinuates himself in the middle of their idyll and forces Laurent to make a gut-wrenching decision that could tear his and Sebastian's world apart. Does he care for Sebastian enough to let him go or will he repeat the mistakes of his past?

Review: The historical feel of this story is perfection. The tone, sights, sounds and dialog all contributed to taking me back in time. There is nothing lacking in the sex and actions. The story grips and holds you and the characters become real as you read. It’s entertaining and certainly on par with Ms. Adams other works. What’s nice is when there is danger and action, I was reading as fast as my eyes could track across my ereader screen. And then the story was building between Laurent and Sebastian, I was tumbling into love with them. I especially loved the BDSM elements, leaning more toward the S&M. So lovers of m/m sex with bdsm elements are going to be pleased with this emotionally charged story. My only gripe was in the vampire elements. I wanted more of what it is like to be the vampire. I didn’t get much of the “bloodlust.” And for vampire lovers, it’s all about the bite. For me, this part didn’t deliver. But that is the only complaint in an otherwise fantastic read. This is excellent, solid storytelling. A book you can’t put down.

Among the Living by Jordan Castillo Price

Story: 9

Presentation: 8

Total: 17
Publisher: JCP Books LLC
m/m paranormal
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Blurb: PsyCop #1 - Victor Bayne, the psychic half a PsyCop team, is a gay medium who’s more concerned with flying under the radar than in making waves.

He hooks up with handsome Jacob Marks, a non-psychic (or “Stiff”) at his ex-partner’s retirement party and it seems like his dubious luck has taken a turn for the better. But then a serial killer surfaces who's not leaving any spirits behind.

Review: You will love this book from the first words. Witty, edgy, different, and completely consuming. However, I don’t think this book can be truly understood on the first read through. There is so much going on and the story is wrought with tension both sexual and just pure adrenaline junkie excitement, that you can barely catch your breath while reading. Vic is so full of flaws and such a wonderful character. This is a story to read when you want sexy but not a constant stream of one sex scene to the next. This is a thrilling, action packed roller coaster ride of a story that only escalates in intensity as you read. The ending is so freakin fantastic that all I can say is thank you to Jordan for giving me a highly entertaining read.

Four Days With Jack by Kelli A Wilkins

Story: 7.5

Presentation: 8

Total: 15.5
Publisher: Amber Allure
Gay Erotic Contemporary
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Blurb: When David invited his best friend along on vacation, he never expected them to fall in love...

Spending four days in a tropical paradise with Jack is a dream come true. For years, David lived a lie and denied his attraction to Jack. Now that they’re together in an isolated Caribbean resort, however, he finally sheds his denial and admits what he really wants—to be Jack’s lover.

Jack is more than willing to introduce David to the life he has always fantasized about. Their sizzling nighttime encounters confirm David’s long-hidden desires. But what will happen when they leave the resort? Will David sacrifice everything to start a new life with Jack? Or will he go back to his old ways and risk losing the best friend he ever had?

Review: Four Days With Jack was exactly as promised. Hesitation, longings, risks, fears, and in the end, taking love the way it comes. The sex is hot, the characters likeable and the writing was easy to read. There weren’t any surprises and that was good for me. The peaks and valleys of the story come from David and Jack coming to terms with their relationship. Their secrets are exposed but those secrets and actions come with consequences. I didn’t love the “dark moment” talked about in books. That pivotal place where the main characters are tested and redeemed for love. Jack had been a good guy throughout the book. He wants David so badly, but he doesn’t pressure—until he’s tested by David’s insecurities and fear. However, in the end David grabs and holds on to a good thing. Their journey is a pleasant read and one I’m sure you’ll enjoy as well.