Double Indemnity by Maggie Kavanagh

DoubleIndemnityLGTitle: Double Indemnity
Series: N/A
Author: Maggie Kavanagh
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Length: Novel (214 pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (January 26th, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts
Blurb: Sam Flynn dreamed of being a journalist, until a car accident killed his parents and put his brother into a long-term coma. Now Sam spends his days as a landscaper, toiling in the New England sun, and his nights drunk in bed with the closest warm body. In his limited spare time, he writes about Stonebridge’s local crime and politics on his blog “Under the Bridge.”

Then Sam’s favorite client is found dead in her home—shortly after telling him someone has betrayed her trust. Sam can’t believe her grief-stricken husband, Nathan, would be a suspect, but the investigation focuses on him.

Sam has always admired handsome Nathan from afar, but now he puts his libidinous feelings aside to help clear his name. But the closer he gets to Nathan, the more he’s told to keep away from him and the investigation—by the fatherly police chief, by an officer on the case who’s hated him since school, and by Nathan himself.

Sam is determined to expose the real reason his friend died and to clear Nathan’s name—even if it’s the last thing he does. Which, considering how fast the death toll is rising in Stonebridge… it might be.

ISBN: 978-1-63216-378-3

Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5979

Reviewer: Prime

Review: This book is one wild ride! Seriously, there are a number of complex elements weaved together to make an exciting and cohesive story. And with one of the main character’s blog named after a Red Hot Chilli Peppers song, I thought to take that as a good sign in the beginning.

The story follows Sam, who gave up any thought of a journalism career when his parents died in a car accident and his little brother is in a coma, and has been for the six years since. He has the hots for a client/friend’s husband, which he ignores until circumstances bring Sam and Nathan together and eventually makes Nathan have to face up to facts.

Sam is determined to make sure Nathan’s innocence is proven, placing more stress on him while he struggles to maintain control in life. Both men are likable and in that way, it was really easy to relate to Sam’s feelings for Nathan. The emotion of Nathan and actually being able to feel from the words that he is desperately trying to keep things together is really hard-hitting for me. I also enjoyed his inner conflict about moving on without too much angst.

I just said there are a number of complex elements to make this wonderful story:
– The murder mystery – actually make that more than one murder
– There are whispers of a devious plot which Sam needs to wade through
– The suspense and mystery of Nathan’s present
– The tragedy of Sam’s past
– Sam’s eccentric friends
– And of course, love – friendship, familial and romantic love.

I have to say, by the end of this, Sam would make a pretty decent cop, though I doubt Nathan would like that! I really loved the ending. It wasn’t entirely predictable. Some elements were easier to figure out than others.

I also liked conclusion on the personal side of things too, although I think that some would wish for things to go just slightly differently than they did, eventually we see the light at the end of the tunnel. It felt somewhat natural and realistic throughout, though I’ve never found myself solving a murder and my boyfriend as a murder suspect.

I could not put this down. I was a bit miffed that my bus ride to the office ended and I had to stop reading. This is a real easy read and I flew through the pages. Then again, I enjoyed this so much I didn’t find myself picking or getting irritated by any plot holes (because I didn’t notice any!).

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Songs of the Earth by Lexi Ander Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hey guys, I have the pleasure of having Lexi Ander stopping by with the re-released Songs of the Earth! As you know I’m crazy about this series so it’s a true pleasure to see this book back on the shelves and if you missed it the first time round then here’s your chance to get it. We have an excerpt so you can get a taste of the story, there’s a fabulous giveaway with multiple prizes and my review for you to enjoy. So check out the post and then click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~ 

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 Songs of the Earth

 Sumeria’s Son 02
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Lexi Ander

Thrust into the role of Prince of the Lycans, Tristan strives to find his footing in a life suddenly rife with secrets and lies—and danger. Betrayed by a Goddess meant to safeguard him, desperate to protect his consort and their growing tribe, he can only prepare for the worst and struggle to hope.

And then the worst comes to kill them…

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No Denying Sin by B.L. Morticia & Michael Mandrake Book Blast, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi peeps, we have Michael Mandrake & B.L Morticia stopping by to show off their newest release No Denying Sin. We have a short excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Lisa’s review for you to enjoy. So check out the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~ 

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 No Denying Sin

 N’awlins Exotica 03
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B.L. Morticia & Michael Mandrake

Living in the Big Easy is downright deadly especially if you’re a stripper. When another exotic dancer is found dead in her apartment, the heat mounts on Frankie and his fellow detectives to find the killer. Due to the magnitude of this unsolved mystery along with the LaBoy murders, tension runs high at nineteen making it hard for all to breathe around the police station and sending everyone into a frenzy. 

There’s no denying Frankie’s love for Kajika but in the back of his mind, hot thoughts of the mutual jerk off with Orrin Daugherty loom over his head. Though the feelings are mutual, Orrin wants nothing to do with this and pushes Frankie away. Add in to the mix his fascination with partner Vance Morain along with his severe case of blue balls and you got one hell of a predicament for these for complex and volatile men. 

The men at nineteen are burning with desire for one another and pleasure is beginning to be almost as important as business. 

Will the sinful disruptions stop them from finding the killer roaming the streets of the Big Easy? 

This is book 3 of N’awlins Exotica Series. Doesn’t necessarily need to be read in order. 

WARNING: Lots of lewd dialogue and smoldering sex between males. 

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Godsend by Sloan Johnson Cover Reveal & Giveaway!

Title: Godsend
Author: Sloan Johnson
Genre: Adult, Gay Romance
Coming: February 2015
You can’t choose who you fall in love with. Despite knowing from a young age that he was gay, Scott Murphy couldn’t imagine life without Shelly. He threw away the labels and had eleven amazing years with her, but now, he feels even more lost trying to figure out how to move on after Shelly’s death. After nearly a year of watching Scott fade away, Shelly’s father forces him to start living again.
 
As much as Chris loathes the idea of attending a bereavement group week after week, it’s one of the only places he can go in this town, other than the bar, to not feel so alone. When there’s nothing to distract him or dull his senses, he spends too much time obsessing over how he should have been able to help his sister. When Scott shows up at his group session, Chris decides that maybe some good can come out of his sister’s death. 
 
There’s no denying that Chris is the first man to catch Scott’s attention in a long time, but how can he move on when just thinking of Shelly sends him to his dark place? 
 
The road to recovery won’t be an easy one, but Chris is determined to help Scott see that life is still worth living. But before Scott can allow himself to admit what he feels for Chris, he knows he has to reveal the full truth about Shelly’s death.

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Deep Recon, Mutant Lover by Tate McKirk

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Series: N/A
Author: Tate McKirk
Genre: Sci-fi
Length: Novella (56 pages)
Publisher: Tate McKirk (January 7, 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.75Hearts
Blurb: Agent Lance Hawke accepts a recon mission deep into one of the Agency’s labs that has been overthrown by experiments. But can he withstand the torments of the creatures within?

ADULT ONLY. M/M EROTICA.

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Deep-Recon-Mutant-Lover-Erotica-ebook/dp/B00RZIXLWE

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Lance is called in by agency for a mission to retrieve some data from a secret lab. Once there he runs into several mutated animals and an enormous creature. But what he discovers is much more horrifying. There was no mission and all the men sent are actually the experiments including Derek, Lance’s lover.

This was a really good story. Intense, suspenseful and mysterious. I could not believe the agency tricked their own men to experiment on. The story ends in a cliffhanger to be continued at a later date which I am looking forward to reading as there were not enough details as to the whys and how’s of what exactly the agency hoped to gain with the experiments and what was in the shots they were giving the men.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com*

Mano's Story by Michael Murphy

ManosStoryLGTitle: Mano’s Story
Series: Little Squirrels Can Climb Tall Trees, #2
Author: Michael Murphy
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novel (199 Pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (January 23, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate to Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: Mano and Jake, friends since childhood, are each the brother that the other never had, hermanos. It doesn’t matter that Mano is gay and Jake is straight. They have each other’s backs. When he grows weary of being used as a pawn by his parents as their marriage collapses, Mano moves in with Jake’s family.

Jake and Mano both need a chance to start over, so they move to Hawaii and work for Jake’s uncle, Mano working as a lifeguard. In his free time, Mano explores his sexuality and finds he has no shortage of men in his bed. But after watching his parents’ relationship disintegrate, Mano guards his heart and keeps it strictly sexual.

Determined to become self-sufficient, Mano returns to college while still working full-time. When he meets the man of his dreams, he’s too scared and unsure of himself to pursue him. For years he went out of his way to avoid getting close to a man, so now when he wants to, he doesn’t know how.

With the encouragement of Jake and others, Mano searches for the courage to go after what he’s always really wanted.

ISBN: 978-1-62798-520-8

Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5977

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This is book two in this amazing and cute story. Each book in Little Squirrel’s Can Climb Tall Tree’s collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.

I have got to tell you that book one was funny as hell, but this book just had you feeling everything they were feeling. I felt bad for Mano in many ways but was amazed at his best friend also. Mano was gay but his best friend Jake was not. They had each other’s back through it all.

Mano had moved to Hawaii to work and live with Jake. He even did his first gay bar scene. First full on actual sexual desires fulfilled, till the idiot he was with told him to get out before his boyfriend got home. He wanted what his best friends Joseph and Kyle had. A relationship that could stand the times. It wasn’t till some time when he met Jordan and found himself doing things that he had not expected. After

Mano had spent most of his time exploring his sexuality and having sex with different men, he found himself not having sex with Jordan. He was getting to know the man in his life.
Jordan was just as shy as Mano if not more. In fact his own friend had to get them together, otherwise they would have just stood there staring at each other. It is a really hot story that I had a blast reading.

These two make for a hot couple and even Jake found his woman. The story is told mainly in first person and usually that would drive me nuts, not knowing what the other one is thinking but for some reason it actually worked for this story.

The only problem I found is that Mano was actually a virgin and with the way the sex scene, it was like he just jumped into it. Other than that, it was perfect to me. It gave me almost everything I could possibly ask for in a story and I was captivated by it. I loved the humor in this story. it seemed to mix with the seriousness and pain in it. I hated that Mano had gotten his heart hurt from the first man he had sex with and loved that he found his true hearts desires in Jordan.

I would recommend reading this story. It will give you gorgeous men, sexy situations, a gorgeous man in a tiny bathing suit, excitement, true love, sexual heat, happily ever after, a little angst and pain, some very hot sex and a story that comes off so real. It is like you are right there with them. It caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end. I had a blast reading this story and look forward to reading more by this amazing author.

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Drive Shaft 2, Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Geoffrey Knight, 2nd edition

DriveShaft2_100dpi_cvrTitle: Drive Shaft 2, Between a Rock and a Hard Place, 2nd edition
Author: Geoffrey Knight
Series: Drive Shaft, #2
Genre: Action/Adventure
Length: Novel (154 pages)
Publisher: Wilde City Press (January 14th 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts
Blurb: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going—so start your engines!”

Once in a while, everyone falls on hard times. Every year it seems the cost of living goes up, business slows down and money’s just too tight to mention. But for old Clyde, ever-increasing debts have forced him to turn to a notorious loan shark, Tony Trimboli, just so he can keep the doors to his auto shop open and make sure his two hard-working employees—Dean ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson and Jensen Rivers—are able to pay their own rent and make ends meet.

Now the time has come for Clyde to pay up, or else the troublesome Trimboli Triplets—Tony’s three trigger-happy sons—will not only take Clyde’s business from him… they’ll burn it to the ground.

For Hutch and Jensen, there’s only one way to raise the money in time to save Clyde’s livelihood—win the perilous Reaper’s Rally, an illegal two-day race across the scorching desert with a cool $50,000 cash waiting for the first car to cross the finish line.

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to buckle up and start your engines! The race is on to save not only the auto shop but each other’s lives, as Hutch and Jensen blaze a trail of turbo-charged testosterone and high-speed action across the burning California desert in Drive Shaft 2: Between a Rock and a Hard Place.

Product Link: http://www.wildecity.com/books/gay-mainstream/drive-shaft-2-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#.VLKMrCvF9GQ

Reviewer: Tams

Review: Jensen and Hutch are settling into being a couple, moving in together, Jensen is even painting over Hutch’s horrible wallpaper. It’s very blissfully normal. Until a local thug and his comes knocking at the shop, wanting the money Clyde borrowed back, with a hefty amount of interest. In order to help the man they have both come to care for like a father, Jensen and Hutch decide to do what they do best, drive.

For two men that went from zero to sixty in their relationship, the specifics of this race will test the boundaries of that relationship. If they stand a chance of winning, they are about to get a crash course in communication and trust. The goal of the race at the start is to win so they can bail Clyde out and save the ship.

It becomes a race for their lives as the Trimboli Triplets do anything and everything possible to sabotage Jensen and Hutch from winning. When the troublesome twosome shows they are stronger and smarter than the Triplets initially thought, they resort to deadly measures to win.
This book was full of suspense, action, and passion as Jensen and Hutch not only navigates their way through a dangerous and deadly race. They are still learning to navigate their way through each other.

Through a snake pit, a dangerous cave, almost drowning and a spooky graveyard capped off by some hot, steamy, paint peeling sex on the hood of the Viper, these two are definitely getting more comfortable in their relationship. I could have done without the constant mentioning of the age difference, which is only six years, and Jensen forever referred to as the young Texan. But overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the edge of my seat action that ran from start to finish in this book.

There was a little sneak peak at the end of this book for book three, and I am so excited for the possibility of threesome. Can’t wait to see how much trouble Jensen and Hutch can strum up in Russia, with a certain Russian.

A must read for anyone that loves an adrenaline rush and some page burning romance.

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Wake Me Up Inside by C. Cardeno ~ Audiobook

WakeMeUpInsideAUD-lgTitle: Wake Me Up Inside
Author: Cardeno C
Series: Mates, #1
Narrator: Charlie David
Genre: Paranormal
Length: 7 hours and 20 minutes
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (08-19-13)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts
Blurb: Zev Hassick is surprised and confused when he finds himself attracted to his best friend. His very human, very male best friend. Zev is the son of the pack Alpha, regarded as the strongest wolf in generations, born to lead. And everyone knows a male shifter has to mate with a female of his own kind to keep his humanity. So shifters can’t be gay, right?

Jonah Marvel wants a relationship with Zev, his best friend, the man he has loved since childhood. It wasn’t easy to maintain that relationship over years spent living apart while Jonah studied to become a doctor. And then things grow more difficult when Jonah becomes his own patient. Before he can make a life with Zev, he has to understand his past and cure the unexplained ailments that plague him.

Zev and Jonah know they’re destined for each other, but they’re facing traditions ingrained over generations and long-buried secrets that may threaten any future together.

Product Link(s): http://www.audible.com/pd/Fiction/Wake-Me-Up-Inside-Audiobook/B00ELJQLHC

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Reviewer: Tams

Review: Zev Hassick, future alpha of his pack, is an anomaly. He shifted before his first birthday, he is able to stay in his wolf form far longer than any of his pack members and Zev is very open-minded, wanting to change some of the more archaic laws of the pack when he becomes alpha. At just one year old, Zev met his best friend, the love of his life, his true mate Jonah. It will be close to thirty years before he actually stakes his claim to Jonah, but the bond is formed and bound on that first day.

Jonah Marvel has only ever loved one person, his best friend Zev. The hardest thing he ever had to do was leave Zev to go off to college, but Jonah wants to be a doctor almost as much as he wants Zev. Over twelve years the two grow both individually and as a couple, experience a lot of firsts and struggle with the separation.

While both men carry the burden the separation causes, it seems to physically affect Jonah almost inexplicably. Nightmares, insomnia, weight loss and an overall sense that something is missing from his life.

Zev is certain that once Jonah comes home and they bond that everything will click into place, that they’ll find a way to deal with everything else, as long as they are together. But there are secrets buried in Jonah’s nightmares, secrets that someone will kill to keep hidden.

CC really writes some of the finest Shifter stories, and manages to bring something new to the worlds she creates every time. I was so intrigued by how Zev and Jonah were connected to each other in such a unique way very early on. There were aspects to their story, their relationship that I saw coming from the start, but there were a lot of surprises as well.

There was a bit of angst peppered throughout the story, but since these two met as toddlers, some angst would be expected as they grew up together. Their romance was sort of epic though, Zev was very old-fashioned in a sense, refusing to literally mate with Jonah until they could be together, but never giving up on him, on them at the same time. Rest assured, there is a LOT of heavy petting over the years.

Narrated by Charlie David who is such a fantastic storyteller. From subtle nuances to slight tone inflections at just the right points in the story, and he enunciates his words clearly as well, which is music to my ears!

This is a must read for anyone that likes paranormal romance and shifter stories, especially if you are looking for something different at the core of the story.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Red by B.G. Thomas

RedLGTitle: Red
Series: N/A
Author: B.G. Thomas
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (90 pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press LLC (January 21st 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts
Reviewer: Aerin
Blurb: Leslie “Red” Parks was pretty surprised to find he was considered attractive enough to be a male escort. And once he started and the money came rolling in, he found he didn’t want to stop. For the first time in his life, people truly want him, and he likes that. A lot.

Kirk Toliver has never thought of himself as desirable either—which is why he is single. That, and he has spent years of his life caring for his ill mother. Before she passed away, she made him promise he would splurge on something crazy with the money she left him. So what’s crazier than hiring a male escort?

But neither expected that one night together could lead to what was missing in both their lives.

ISBN: 9781632167712

Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5964

Review: Sooo hard to rate this book, not because it was badly written, but because as much as I tried, I couldn’t connect with any of the characters. I think the POV plays an important role in getting to know a character; I’m sad to say I didn’t really get to know very well neither Red nor Kirk. This book was in third person omniscient, and the constant jumping from one person’s mind to the other’s made it very impersonal and I felt distanced from the characters.

Red is a male escort; he’s a ginger (yay, I love gingers) hottie, beautiful, with a body to die for. But Red is only a façade; the real person hiding under Red is Les, an insecure boy, who still has some self-esteem problems. Les wasn’t always beautiful. In fact, he used to be overweight. I had a hard time figuring Red (Les) out; he was terrified of becoming overweight again, but considered chubby Kirk hot, yet when they first have sex, Red thinks another man. *shrugs*

Kirk is a middle-aged investor, overweight, inexperienced, shy; to me, he was more like a blushing virgin than a mature man. The first time he set eyes on Red, he fell in love lust with him; his promise to his deathly ill mother leads him to hire Red for a night of fun. Kirk is somewhat endearing with his constant stuttering and blushing, but I can’t say I really liked him as a person.

My biggest problem with this book was the constant flashbacks Red had of conversations with Matthew while he interacted with other characters; at one point I had to go back and re-read to make sure Matthew wasn’t actually a part of that scene. And who exactly was Matthew? I’m still not sure, could be a friend, a pimp, a co-worker, a jealous lover, a raging drama queen…I got glimpses of all of them but I couldn’t say for sure.

I liked the book but I didn’t love it. Too many flashbacks and I know for a fact the omniscient element doesn’t work for me, it’s simply too impersonal. There is a love story somewhere in this book, but it’s hard to detect any emotions that the characters feel at any given time.

However, what I liked was the easy to see character growth. Both Les and Kirk change; Kirk becomes more confident and learns to accept that a beautiful man like Les can and does love him for who he is. Les realizes that with the love and support Kirk gives him, he can turn his life around and be his true self.

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Maps by Nash Summers

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Series: N/A
Author: Nash Summers
Genre: Young Adult/ Gay for You
Length: Novella (71 Pages)
Publisher: Nash Summers (January 12th, 2015)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts
Reviewer: Aerin
Blurb: If Maps ruled the world, his best pal Benji would be court jester, and every day would celebrate a new experiment.

No, scratch that.

If Maps ruled the world, his best pal would still be living next door, and there wouldn’t be any gap-toothed new guy staring at him as if he’s bonkers.

Pity Maps doesn’t rule the world . . .

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RS96EYM/

Review: This is a fantastic book! I liked this author’s previous books a lot, but this…I absolutely loved!!! In fact, I still feel all gooey inside, all soft and bubbling with happiness; when a writer is capable of writing a book that affects me this way, I’m a forever fan.

This is a YA story and there’s no sex involved so if you’re looking for something steamier, you’re in the wrong place. That being said, this book is still worth reading, if only for a chance to meet these adorable and quirky characters.

Maps is a 16-year-old boy who’s being overly dramatic because his best friend Benji is moving away…..a block away. I adore Maps. he’s such a hilarious character! I started laughing at the first paragraph and I pretty much continued until right before the last one….because that one put this stupid smile on my face that doesn’t seem like it will go anywhere for a while.

Maps is geeky, smart, funny, sarcastic, overly dramatic, self-centered, and socially inapt; all those characteristics shouldn’t work together, right? Well they do and the end result is a character that’s going to stay with me for a long time.

Lane is Maps’ new neighbor, and he’s the polar opposite of Maps. Lane is a jock; he’s big and tall, manly, kind and not quite so smart. Lane and Maps become good friends but there’s this chemistry, this intensity between them that I felt every time these two were around each other. They’re both young and while Lane knows he’s straight, Maps is just now discovering his sexuality. The attraction Maps feels towards Lane doesn’t go unnoticed by anyone, including

Maps’ parents and his best friend Benji. Their acceptance and support was incredibly heartwarming. But Maps is unlike anyone Lane has ever met and he can’t help but be drawn to him. So, Lane likes girls…and Maps.

This isn’t one of those in-your-face love stories, it’s subtle and sneaky and it packs a serious punch, I’m still reeling from it. And that “ending” was so perfect…because it’s not really an ending, at least that’s not the way I look at it.
“Be mine, even just for a little while.”

I hope we see more of Maps and Lane, because I believe their story is just beginning.

I recommend this book to everyone, whether you like YA or not, I guarantee you’ll love it!

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Spell Cat by Tara Lain

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Series: The Aloysius Tales, #1

Author: Tara Lain

Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy/YAOI-ish

Length: Novel (255 Pages)

Publisher: Loose Id (March 19th, 2012)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Blurb: When Killian Barth, history professor, meets Blaine Genneau, quantum physicist, they ignite their own big bang. But sadly, Killian walks away. He doesn’t do physics professors. In fact, he doesn’t do humans, because Killian is the most powerful male witch in 10 generations and, though gay, he’s expected to save his declining race by reproducing.

He can’t even have sex with Blaine, because he’s been taught that sex with humans depletes his power. But if that’s true, why can young human, Jimmy Janx, dissolve spoons with a thought? Somebody’s a lying witch.

With his powerful cat familiar, Aloysius, on his shoulder, Killian brings the lightning against deceit and greed to save Blaine from danger and prove love is the greatest power of them all.

ISBN-13 # 9781611187342
Product Link: http://www.loose-id.com/spell-cat.html

Reviewer: Gigi

Review: A fun, sexy fantasy that is fast reading full of grins and moans, in a good way! This is the beginning of an enjoyable series about a growing community of witches and para-normally abled, surrounding Killian, and of course that all-knowing, naught and mischievous, protective cat Aloysius. Watch out for that cat, he knows everything, and he knows when he’s needed even if his unknowing victims do not!

Poor Killian is just trying to go along with his duties, to continue the blood line and strength of a pure witch, by breeding, but that’s until Blaine, the hard and fast scientist throws a wrench in his plans and makes him question the yoke of tradition he was about to carry.

You have to enjoy quirky, fantastical, reading to like this series. Spell Cat is light and fun, the sex scenes dear and a bit silly at times, but it is fun, whimsical light reading. Yes there is a mysterious plot, a plan to foil the bad guy’s actions, and a smart kitty familiar who knows just how to put two people together.

If you enjoy YAOI, you’ll enjoy Spell Cat and the entire The Aloysius Tales series. Pull up this light-hearted, quirky book and prepare to have some sexy fun.

Let It Be by Cheryl McIntyre

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Series: Sometimes Never
Author: Cheryl McIntyre
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (134 pages)
Publisher: Cheryl McIntyre (August 18th, 2014)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts
Blurb: I’m the happy one. The dependable one.

The shoulder. The anchor. The pillar. The rock. The matchmaker.

I’m the one you call when you’ve had a bad day. When you need to vent, or scream, or cry. I will always be there to comfort you. It’s a gift. A talent. A role I’ve happily played. I’ve helped my friends become who they were meant to be. I’ve watched them move away, find love, start their lives.

But what about me?

When does my life start? Where is my happily-ever-after?

My name is Guy Handlin, and this is my story.

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Let-It-Sometimes-Never-novella-ebook/dp/B00MV37930

Reviewer: Tina

Review: Get out the box of tissues! I must say I was a bit disappointed that Guy’s story was so short and I really feel like we should get to what happens next but after reading the author’s response to why she only wrote a novella, I get it. Although the writing is so, so good – just as good as the other stories – I could only give it 4 hearts because of the length.

There are two really heavy issues she deals with in this book – severe depression and hiding homosexuality.

Guy is probably my favorite character in the series (next to his best friend Chase). That he was dealing with such a heavy situation while being there for all his friends makes him more amazing to me. He is such a great person with such a big heart that all I want to do all the time is hug him. I’m so glad we got this glimpse of his life before the series was over.

“I think you stole a piece of my heart within those first few seconds. You took it and you never gave it back. “But that’s okay. I don’t want it back. It’s yours to keep, and there’s so much more waiting here for you when you wake up.” – Guy

I don’t remember meeting Ian in the other books. I loved the ‘flashbacks’ to their time together. Ian is such a good man and perfect for Guy. Their love has the potential to be a great romance for a great lifetime.

I wasn’t looking for this. For him. I was just going about my life and one day, I stumbled upon this man—tall, blonde, beautiful, with eyes like an ocean and a voice that sends shivers down my spine. I tripped over it—all of it, and fell right onto my ass at his feet. Completely in love. – Ian

Even though there are such heavy issues to deal with in this book and you will need tissues, we do get our happy ending. It, of course, leaves you wanting more but it was a great ending to a really great series.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Captive to his Wonder by Remmy Duchene

CaptiveToHisWonderLGTitle: Captive to his Wonder
Series: N/A
Author: Remmy Duchene
Genre: Interracial/Contemporary Western
Length: Novel (216 pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 19th, 2014)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5Hearts
Blurb: Shipped off to boarding school at a young age, Bradley Ellesbury Jr. lacked for nothing, except the love and approval of his father. Now with his father’s recent passing, Bradley feels the sting of disapproval one last time with the reading of the will.

Forced to leave behind his glamorous Parisian lifestyle, Bradley returns to the small town of Foster Creek to do precisely what his father forbade—sell the ranch. Meeting the infuriating cowboy his father hired to run the place only makes him more determined to go against his father’s wishes.

Too old to be playing mind games with twenty-something know-it-alls, Jace Cornielle stays only because he promised the old man. Somewhere between picking fights and making snarky comments, Jace and Bradley move from annoyance to attraction. Then Bradley learns losing the cowboy means he loses everything.
ISBN: 978-1-63216-474-2
Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5825
Reviewer: Prime
Review: This is really difficult for me to rate. I really liked it and enjoyed it, so even though I hate to give it three hearts, I really don’t want to. To break it down, I really liked the first third of the book, the second third was okay and the final third was excellent.

Bradley returns back to the small town where he grew up after the death of his father. His father had sent him to boarding schooling in Paris as a fourteen year old and Bradley had simply stayed there. Jace is a vet and also the foreman that had been hired by Bradley Sr. to run the family ranch/farm because he wanted it to stay in the family and knew his son would otherwise sell.

Jace is a very mature type person as well, which clashes with Bradley’s more child-like personality. Bradley really didn’t come from a happy family and as a result, he’s a bit childish and selfish to start off with, particularly when it comes to his father’s estate.

The attraction between Bradley and Jace is odd too. It works, they work. They are completely hot together. However, it is an explosive attraction, which basically ends them in fighting just about all the time. The “disaster” that occurs in the last third doesn’t stop the couple from blowing up at each other, which gripes me because one of the men isn’t at full health at the time. To put it bluntly,

Bradley has a natural tendency to sabotage all the relationships in his life. He has held onto the bitterness and resentment that he held towards his father for many years. Although through his relationship with a childhood friend, Rebecca, and her daughter, you see a different side of Bradley. And as for Jace, yes, he is mature but he is stubborn as well. He also seems fond of standing on his soapbox and preaching in my opinion. Yet he too has a kind heart, as seen with his interaction with down-on-his-luck teen, Sam.

Many of the minor characters are wonderful: honourable mentions go Bradley’s friend Galen who puts up with a lot, as well as the people on the ranch, Sam, Weston and Danny, as well as Rebecca in the town. And also, Jace’s younger brother, Sean.

The story flows, but it relies on the two men fighting. As for characters, I really would have liked to see a little more development from Bradley. I say this because he had signs and actually started to act as though he had changed, but then he didn’t really in the end.

Finally, this story features one of the things that irritate me at times: age gap. So Bradley is 29 and Jace is 42, so that’s an age gap of 13 years. The way Jace carries on the age gap is wider and as if Bradley is 21, so I found him condescending at times, which is why the two argue so much.

It seems from my review that this is a book predicated on arguments. It isn’t really. It’s about two men with difficult personalities going through a difficult situation. I feel as if Bradley and Jace’s story hasn’t ended and I would love to read more about these two guys.

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Theo's Kitten by Sydney Lain

24208156Title: Theo’s Kitten
Series: Space Warriors, #3
Author: Sydney Lain
Genre: Paranormal/ Science Fiction/ Shape-shifter
Length: Novella (79 Pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing (January 8, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts
Blurb: Kaden, a cat shifter abandoned by everyone, ends up locked in a cage after being captured in feline form.

When Theo sets out to find his brother, he comes across a cat belonging to the missing man. The little thing is a snarling, hissing animal determined to make his life a living hell. It’s up to Theo to find the man hiding beneath fur, sharp teeth, and a tail.

The instant attraction terrifies Kaden, so he lashes out, and attacks, hoping to get away from the warrior before the pieces of his heart are shattered beyond repair.

Can Kaden learn to trust Theo’s words? No one has ever wanted to keep him before. After discovering that he’s Theo’s life mate, he tries to be strong. After all, the warrior values strength above all else. Can Theo convince Kaden that’s he’s perfect just the way that he is? Or will Kaden’s insecurities force them apart?

ISBN: 978-1-63258-772-5
Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/theos-kitten
Reviewer: Lisa
Review: Each book in the Space Warriors collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. There is nothing better than a good paranormal romance with two gorgeous men involved. I

have got to tell that when I started reading the first book I was captivated and with each book, it just gets better. I have noticed that even though the warriors are strong, their mates each have something wrong whether they are running from some idiot or they are killed for what they are. They need someone with strength to keep them safe and happy.

Kaden was a cute little orange cat shifter, and to me that would make him perfect. However where he is from they are feared and killed. He thinks of himself in such a negative way that you just want to grab him up and cuddle him. However, he has enough of a feisty attitude that he really has a hand at certain things. He needs someone strong to keep him safe, and he needs a strong hand in the bedroom. Who knew kitties were so dang kinky.

Theo was pretty much second in command on his ship. He was a feared warrior but he had a heart of gold. He had been looking for his little brother, but what he found instead was a cat. A very cranky, feisty, orange cat with an attitude. One that turned in to a gorgeous little man. How had Theo got so lucky? Now all he had to do is to convince Kaden that he was who he wanted and that he was his mate. That he would never let him go.

This was a damn good story that just drew me in and captured my attention throughout it all. I had a blast reading this story. It gave me everything I could want in it. I would definitely recommend reading this story, especially if you love to hear about gorgeous men, feisty little mates, excitement, a little bit of pain and fear and some hot sex. I can’t wait to read the next book in this amazing series.

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Wrong Number, Right Guy by Mia Watts, 2nd edition

23958990Title: Wrong Number, Right Guy (2nd Edition)
Series: Hollywood Hotties, #1
Author: Mia Watts
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (83 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound (January 30th, 2015) Available for early download
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Blurb: A wrong number with a sexy voice on the other end… What are the chances a regular guy has just hooked the hottest actor on the silver screen?

Ryan Pierce is in town shooting the latest romantic action movie and attending all the right publicity parties. He wasn’t expecting to pick up the phone to an easy laugh and real conversation. So, when he discovers that his caller has misdialled, it surprises him even more that he doesn’t want the man to hang up.

Dar Phillips is the last man to get star-struck, yet his best friend drags him out to be an extra on a movie set. It’s a chance to meet the guy on the set who he accidently called, but he has to admit the lead actor is hot stuff.

Could the loping mega-star be his phone-a-friend? And, when they kiss, is Dar ready for the paparazzi and accusations of betrayal by the man who now stars in Dar’s every dream?

Who did Dar fall for? The elusive Ryan Pierce, who can’t be seen with him, or the quiet, gentle man who’s just a phone call away?

Publisher’s Note: This book was previously released by another publisher. It has been revised re-edited for release with Totally Bound Publishing.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-390-7

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/wrong-number-right-guy

Reviewer: Prime

Review: This is a great combination of sweet, cute and sexy. It almost makes me wish dialling a wrong number would work out so well for me! Also, it’s not your average Hollywood romance either which make this even better in my mind.

I love Dar, despite not being the Hollywood person in this coupling he is a star to me. Corny, I know, but the man has his principles and he sticks by them. There is nothing worse than a character doing a number of 180-turns that don’t feel natural to the story. In saying that, Ryan is pretty damn awesome too. He’s has to work things out in terms of career vs. personal life, but other than that this is one guy that is full of passion.

When there was some drama and tension, I found myself feeling sorry for Dar and cursing Ryan, who I had come to love at that point. I was pretty grumpy at him. However, I have to say it was great how the entire thing played out. I also to have to say, his rather over dramatic solution made me laugh.

Immensely enjoyable – who doesn’t have fantasies about Hollywood heartthrobs? It’s a well paced romance – I didn’t get bored or frustrated and liked how the “incident” happened then the characters reacted according without too much fuss.

I think the only thing that is unfortunate is that it’s a quick read. The ending was both sweet and hot. I can’t wait to read about the new set of characters in book 2 of Hollywood Hotties.

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Just A Little Unwell by Iyana Jenna Book Blast, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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 Just A Little Unwell

 by

Iyana Jenna

Patrick Trafford is pleased with the simple life he has, spending his time tending a tiny garden accompanied by his best friend, Chad, who just happens to be a cockroach. Nevertheless, he can’t hide the excitement bubbling in him when a man suddenly appears in the garden.

Damien Abner politely welcomes, albeit somewhat at a loss, Patrick’s warm offer to spend time with him. To have a coffee, watch some movie, and dance along with the characters in it.

They begin to date and Patrick has never been happier, though he barely knows who Damien is — not that it matters to him. For him, being clueless does mean bliss.

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Copping An Attitude by Morticia Knight Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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 Copping An Attitude

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 by

Morticia Knight

Vegas is filled with human cast-offs, yet officer Parker McLean sees something special in hustler Slade Wolfgang. Unfortunately, so does Slade’s pimp who wants to sell him overseas in the sex trade.

Hustler Slade Wolfgang has little choice over his fate. At the age of twenty, he’s had to survive any way he can since being thrown out of his home for being gay. As soon as he hit Vegas, Slade was lured into the hopeless world of prostitution where he’s become a virtual prisoner to his pimp, the ruthless Julio Estevez. His evil keeper has even threatened to sell Slade overseas as a sex slave.

It’s another typical night on the Strip when Parker comes across Slade. His heart breaks every time he sees someone so young being exploited. Something in Slade’s eyes tells Parker the young man might be in real trouble though – especially after the recent spate of sex worker killings from a rival prostitution ring.

The two men’s lives become intertwined when Slade is almost beaten to death. The danger grows, but so does the relationship between Parker and Slade. Parker helps Slade to heal from the horrific attack and their bond deepens. But the human traffickers are still out there – and they’re still looking for Slade.

Publisher Advisory: Scenes of violence and a brief scene of sexual abuse. Although part of a series, this book can be read as a standalone.

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Just Jack by Meredith Russell Release Day Blast, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hiya peeps, we have Meredith Russell stopping in with her newest release Just Jack, Meredith lets us have a peek at an excerpt, she brought along a great giveaway and I stayed up into the early hours reading this baby so you’d better read my review! So enjoy the post then click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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 Just Jack

 by

Meredith Russell

When the line between fairy tales and magic, and the real world become blurred, can love really conquer anything?

Leo Marsh is having a bad day. He just caught his boyfriend cheating on him, and not for the first time, then he falls, quite literally, for a man who has to be too good to be true….

When Leo slips and falls on some ice in front of Jack, Jack sees something all too familiar in Leo’s eyes. For over fifty years, Jack has existed in a solitary life of ice and bitterness. Just like Leo, he was betrayed by a man he loved, and swore no one would ever break his heart again: he gave up on love, and it seemed love had given up on him.

But if by fate or magic, Jack and Leo find their paths crossing for a second time, and with a little guidance from friends, dare to take a chance on each other. The problem is, Jack isn’t the charming and uncomplicated guy Leo thinks he is. When Jack gave away his ability to love, he became something else, someone cold and unloving. He became Jack Frost.

As Jack and Leo get closer, Jack is left torn and confused. Jack yearns for anything that reminds him of his humanity, but the truth is, he feels nothing, not warmth, not love, and he knows he might never be able to love Leo the way he deserves to be loved.

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Rough Around the Edges by L.M. Somerton

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Series: Tales from the Edge, # 5
Author: L.M. Somerton
Genre: Bondage/BDSM
Length: Novella (132 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (February 20th, 2015) Available for early download January 23rd, 2015
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4 1/2Hearts
Blurb: Can a new beginning be found in leather and chains?

Kai Smithson’s life changes dramatically with his first glimpse into the world of BDSM. Completely innocent, Kai can hardly believe his eyes, but he knows what he likes and apparently that’s hot, dominant men in leather. He isn’t sure if he’s a submissive because he doesn’t really know what that means, but the feelings he is experiencing are exciting and new.

Harry Croft, bar manager at The Underground BDSM Club, believes in insta-lust rather than love at first sight. And when he agrees to train Kai, the contract between them has one condition—no sex. But Kai has some very definite plans about losing his virginity and a piece of paper is not going to stand in his way. In his new friends at the club and at The Edge, Kai has a ready-made support group of subs that show him that the only rules in a D/s relationship are those he wants to make for himself.

The old saying that you can choose your friends but not your family is proved horribly true for Kai, as the mysteries of his past are revealed. As he and Harry start out on their journey together, they must contend with bullets as well as bondage, danger alongside domination, and it’s not easy to establish trust when the whole world is going to hell.

Reader Advisory: This book contains characters who have extremely prejudiced views and scenes referencing physical abuse.

Publisher’s Note: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series.

ISBN: 9781784304201

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/rough-around-the-edges

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Kai is intrigued by the BDSM world upon his first glimpse. He’s also very much attracted to sexy bar manager Harry. Kai seemed liked a very sweet and innocent young man with a mischievous streak in him once he gained some confidence under Harry’s guidance along with help of the other subs. Harry was caring and loving of Kai as the story progressed.rougharoundtheedges_facebook

There were a few intense scenes concerning Kai’s uncle who seemed to hate him with a passion. Not to mention trying to get Kai’s inheritance but fails when he’s killed by some men who want the money and try to Harry hostage to get it.

Very interesting scenes of Harry training Kai in BDSM. Hot sex between the two added spice to this book. Great addition to the Tales from the Edge series.

Highly recommended.

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When in Bloom by Nicole Dennis

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Series: Southern Charm 04

Author: Nicole Dennis

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novel (52K)

ISBN: 9781784304249

Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (February 20th, 2015) Available for early download January 23rd 2015

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb: Could the personal challenges of a former Army doctor and a brilliant florist get in the way of a chance at life and love?

Fighting Type One diabetes since childhood, Jude Sebastian runs to prove he can live a normal life, until epileptic seizures begin to change his life. Even with Dawson, his Medical Alert Golden Labrador, at his side Jude finds daily life difficult. He owns the floral shop, Flowers in the Breeze, and designs everything from simple bouquets to elaborate themes for weddings and celebrations.

At the Shore Breeze Clinic, Jude comes across a man clearly suffering with a PTSD episode. A new arrival in the small town, Doctor Elliott Sheffield, a retired Army Ranger doctor is looking for a second chance after what he saw in the Middle Eastern deserts.

Wanting a normal relationship, Jude tries to deny his disorders, but something is happening. He can’t regulate his sugars and his disorder worsens. When he returns to the clinic, Dawson alerts him to an oncoming seizure.

Will the personal issues and challenges of both men get in the way of a chance at love?

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes referencing PTSD, seizures and diabetes.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/when-in-bloom

Review: This is book 4 of the southern Charm series but stands alone just fine.

When in bloom is a beautiful romance between two men with handicaps. I loved both of these men and their fight to have a normal life and love. Jude owns the flower shop in town and has type one diabetes and seizures. He is a sweet man and very careful to monitor his health. He meets Elliott when I he is at the clinic to try to see why he is having more problems after getting an insulin pump. Elliott is coming for an interview and is caught in a storm that triggers his PTSD Jude recognizes the symptoms and he and his alert dog comfort Elliott and get him through it.

I loved that this story wasn’t about two perfect men. They both have their issues and still can find love though it is such a challenge. There are a couple twists and a really sad part with one of Elliott’s patients dying of aids. I cried my eyes out. There are lots of sweet yet emotional moments in this book and some fun, sweet and sexy ones as well. I loved getting another peek at Malcomb, too.

My only real issue is it brings up some of the unsolved mysteries from the other books, and there is another mystery connecting the others, that was mentioned then dropped. I am hoping it will all come out in the final book and I hope that’s not too soon, since I love this series.

If you like sweet romance, broken me, handicaps, cute cats and dogs, and some sexy sensual man-sex this is for you!