Paint the Sky by Lily G. Blunt Audiobook Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

Lily G. Blunt - Paint the Sky -facebook-cover-art-copy

Hiya guys, we have Lily G. Blunt visiting today with the tour for her audiobook Paint the Sky, we have an audio excerpt and an ebook excerpt, Lily has a fantastic giveaway for you to take part in and we also have Tams review, so enjoy the post and follow Lily’s instructions to enter the giveaway! <3 ~Pixie~

Lily G. Blunt - Paint the Sky audible cover

Paint the Sky

by

Lily G. Blunt

Narrated by Joel Leslie

A love of art…

A mutual interest in art draws two shy university students together. Ben admires Vinnie’s painting of the university building, so Vinnie invites him to an exhibition of his artwork. From a wealthy family, Ben purchases some of Vinnie’s art and arranges for the artist to personally hang the paintings in his apartment.

Starry, starry night…

Ben commissions Vinnie to paint his portrait, in order to spend more time with the artist. On the night of the sitting, Vinnie fingerpaints the starry night on Ben’s chest… and they kiss. They begin a relationship beneath the night sky, God’s own canvas.

But every relationship has its ups and downs and so it is with theirs. When Ben thinks Vinnie spends too much time with a fellow artist, his jealousy drives a wedge between them and forces Vinnie into the very thing Ben dreads.

Hold tight to your dreams…

Ben and Vinnie will have to walk through fire before they can find one another again. But if they believe, and if they keep their faith in the night sky and each other, just maybe they can make their dreams of love come true.

Continue reading “Paint the Sky by Lily G. Blunt Audiobook Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!”

Whiskers of A Chance by Tempeste O'Riley Book Blast, Guest Post, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

Tempeste O'Riley - Whiskers of A Chance RDT_Banner

Hi guys, we have Tempeste O’ Riley popping in today with her brand new release Whiskers of a Chance, her first paranormal story! Tempeste chats a bit about writing Whiskers of A Chance, we have a great excerpt, a awesome giveaway and   review, so enjoy the post and click that rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

Tempeste O'Riley - Whiskers of A Chance LG

Whiskers of A Chance

by

Tempeste O’ Riley

Jason Grant runs his own IT business from home, owns his own home, and has the best friend he could imagine. What he doesn’t have, or believe he will ever have, is love. When Jason catches a glimpse of his new neighbor on moving day, his libido ignites and his fascination in piqued. He even manages to concoct an excuse to go over and meet the man who makes him hope and want for more than he has in years.

Keith Skyler is a shifter in a world where his kind is known to only a few, but they don’t often mix and they never mate. Keith has been hoping for a mate since before he can remember, but gay lynx don’t have true mates. As far as he knows, they don’t have mates at all. However, while moving his little family across Seattle—and away from their tribe—his reality tips and spins more than he thought possible.

When these two men meet over a dish of five-cheese broccoli-noodle casserole, sparks fly. Who knew a welcome to the neighborhood gift could give both of them their chance at love?

Continue reading “Whiskers of A Chance by Tempeste O'Riley Book Blast, Guest Post, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!”

Bowerbirds by Ada Maria Soto Blog Tour, Interview, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

Ada Maria Soto - Bowerbirds 960x350

Hi guys, we have Ada Maria Soto stopping by today with her newest release Bowerbirds, we have a short interview with Ada, there’s a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Aerin’s review, so enjoy the post and click that rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

Ada Maria Soto - Bowerbirds FS

Bowerbirds

(Nested Hearts 02)
by

Ada Maria Soto

Two very different men have a chance at happiness, but only if they can let go of their painful pasts and allow love to take precedence.

After spending his teens and twenties raising his son, James Maron is now dating Gabriel Juarez, the wealthy and sophisticated CFO of the TechPrim technology empire. But after a life of proudly holding his head above the poverty line with the ethos of work, priorities, responsibility, and thrift, he is not looking for a Sugar Daddy, he does not need to be rescued, and Gabe’s wealth is as terrifying as feeling love for the first time.

Gabe has never been good at balancing his high pressure job with his relationships. Money usually clears most of the bumps, and when a boyfriend walks away, Gabe figures it’s for a good reason. But James isn’t like other boyfriends. He doesn’t want Gabe’s money for one, and if Gabe wants to keep his relationship together he will have to finally face the ghosts of his own past and reconsider his priorities.

Continue reading “Bowerbirds by Ada Maria Soto Blog Tour, Interview, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!”

Whiskers of a Chance by Tempeste O’Riley

WhiskersofaChanceLGTitle: Whiskers of a Chance
Series: N/A
Author: Tempeste O’Riley
Genre: Paranormal/Shape Shifters
Length: Novel (204 pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (30 Sept 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts
Blurb: Jason Grant runs his own IT business from home, owns his own home, and has the best friend he could imagine. What he doesn’t have, or believe he will ever have, is love. When Jason catches a glimpse of his new neighbour on moving day, his libido ignites and his fascination in piqued. He even manages to concoct an excuse to go over and meet the man who makes him hope and want for more than he has in years.

Keith Skyler is a shifter in a world where his kind is known to only a few, but they don’t often mix and they never mate. Keith has been hoping for a mate since before he can remember, but gay lynx don’t have true mates. As far as he knows, they don’t have mates at all. However, while moving his little family across Seattle—and away from their tribe—his reality tips and spins more than he thought possible.

When these two men meet over a dish of five-cheese broccoli-noodle casserole, sparks fly.

Who knew a welcome to the neighbourhood gift could give both of them their chance at love?

ISBN: 9781634765251

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=6828

Reviewer: Prime

Review: I love a good shape shifter MM romance, in fact it has to rate as my favourite type of romance and Tempeste O’Riley’s Whisker of a Chance definitely rates highly among them.

Lynx and Alpha’s heir, Keith Skyler, has managed to move himself and his sister and nephew away from their tribe (chain) but most importantly, he has removed them away from his manipulative and evil father, the tribe’s Alpha. This new life has naturally set Keith off on an adventure he didn’t know could ever be possible for him – a gay shifter who was born to be an Alpha.  Keith was fairly certain, he would never have a true mate because he was gay.

Then there is Jason Grant. He was instantly infatuated by his new neighbour and after giving Keith a welcome to the neighbourhood casserole, he too is flung into an adventure and a world completely unknown to him.

I can’t really think anything that makes this book stand out as an OMG when it comes to shape shifter and soul mates/mates (or whatever jargon the author chooses to use), even when it becomes very apparent that there is more to Keith’s lynx than being an Alpha. However, I really did love this. The characters – both MCs and minor characters – were all wonderful. They all had their own complexities, which were thoroughly explored with our MCs and partially explored with the minor characters.

I especially love Jason’s BFF Sasha (Russian guy), Keith’s lynx friends including Vance as well as the wolves that Keith also meets through his work as a vet. In fact, I would have loved to have known more from the latter two groups.

The characters were complex, enjoyable and relatable – the sex was hot – the attraction and tension between Keith and Jason was palpable – and overall it was a lot of fun.

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

Dragon's Eye by Lexi Ander Blog Tour, Guest Post, Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway!

Lexi Ander - Dragon's Eye 960x350

Hi peeps, we have Lexi Ander popping in with her upcoming release Dragon’s Eye, we have a fantastic guest post, a brilliant excerpt and an incredible giveaway, so enjoy the post and click that rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

Print

Dragon’s Eye

(Sumeria’s Sons 05)
by

Lexi Ander

In the wake of birth and betrayal, Ushna takes the God Ashur to Tristan in a last desperate bid to save Tristan’s life—and is helpless to do anything but watch as Ashur instead buries him in a grave. Though he has no desire to go on living, having now lost Brian and Tristan, Ushna has no choice. Not only do their children need him, the mysterious Simurgh has come out of hiding and forces him to continue on—for there is much to do and little time to do it, especially with treachery and danger closing in on them from every side.

Release Date 7th October 2015 Pre-order LT3 Press

Continue reading “Dragon's Eye by Lexi Ander Blog Tour, Guest Post, Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway!”

Beauty and the Beast by Sean Michael Book Blast, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

Sean Michael - Beauty and the Beast 960x350

Hi guys, we have Sean Michael popping in today with his newest release Beauty and the Beast, we have a great excerpt, a brilliant giveaway and Leigh’s review so enjoy the post and click that rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

Sean Michael - Beauty and the Beast Cover

Beauty and the Beast

(Fairytale Shifters 01)
by

Sean Michael

As a rhino shifter, Tromp knows that he’s not the sexiest beast in the world. In fact he’s clumsy and he can’t see very well, and that’s whether he’s in his human or animal form. Still, he enjoys going to the bar and watching the other shifters hooking up, especially the dancers. Then he sees a slinky kitty dancing on the little stage and he’s immediately smitten. He knows a sexy beauty like that would never go for him, but he’s happy just to watch and fantasize about what could be.

For his part, panther shifter Pepper might be gorgeous on the outside, but he knows most people see him as nothing more than a piece of meat and he’s had a hard past. There’s something in the way the big rhino shifter looks at him while he dances, though, that makes him feel special. So when his stint on the stage is over, he heads right to the rhino’s table.

Can Tromp and Pepper ignore the world’s expectations and find what they need in each other?

Continue reading “Beauty and the Beast by Sean Michael Book Blast, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!”

Hostage by Cheryl Headford Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

Cheryl Headford‏ - Hostage BTBanner

Hi peeps, we have Cheryl Headford visiting us today with her new release Hostage, we have a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Shorty’s review so enjoy the post and click that rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

Cheryl Headford‏ - Hostage LG

Hostage

by

Cheryl Headford

Astrin Raphael wakes up in a strange place, frightened and confused. He is told to trust someone who seems to hate him, and he tries—he really tries. However, things change rapidly when he discovers his friend is actually his archenemy, Rowan Gabriel, whose abusive behavior stems from a deeply ingrained, if unwarranted, hatred over something that happened many years before, and simply wasn’t Astrin’s fault.

When Rowan’s uncle and Astrin’s father are kidnapped by Strebo Michael, the two crown princes are catapulted into an adventure that forces them to work together, and along the way their feelings for each other grow. Rowan is quick to let his hate go, but Astrin can’t release his inhibitions. It takes Astrin almost dying from a poisoned dagger before he finally accepts Rowan’s love.

When they return home, their problems continue as their Houses try to negotiate a way for the young men to be together. It soon becomes clear at least one of them will need to relinquish his throne.

Continue reading “Hostage by Cheryl Headford Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!”

Texas Wedding by R.J. Scott Blog Post, Excerpt & Giveaway!

R.J. Scott - Texas Wedding FB Banner

Hi guys, we have R.J. Scott popping in today to celebrate the release of Texas Wedding, while R.J. celebrates the rest of us will all be quietly sobbing over our e-readers as we say goodbye to Riley and Jack as Texas Wedding is also the last book in the Texas series. R.J. is letting us have a sneak peek with a great excerpt and she’s softened the blow with a fantastic giveaway, so enjoy the post as you wipe tears from your eyes and then click that rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

R.J. Scott - Texas Wedding

Texas Wedding

(Texas 07)
by

R.J. Scott

Sometimes Riley and Jack have to be the ones to fight other people’s battles and stand up for what is right.

With the life changing prospect of a yes vote from SCOTUS on the issue of same sex marriage, Riley and Jack realise they have decisions to make. Add in some distressing family news and the very real possibility that old secrets may resurface, and this last book in the Texas series pulls together as many threads as the boys can manage to handle.

But through all the ups and the downs, children, family events, laughter, and tears, there is nothing as special as the forever love between these two men.

Continue reading “Texas Wedding by R.J. Scott Blog Post, Excerpt & Giveaway!”

Stalked by H.C. Brown Book Blast, Excerpt & Giveaway!

H.C. Brown - Stalked 960x350

Hiya peeps, we have H.C. Brown visiting today with her new release Stalked, we have a great excerpt and a brilliant giveaway so enjoy the post and click that rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

H.C. Brown - Stalked Final

Stalked

by

H.C. Brown

Who’s more dangerous – a stripper, an assassin, or a serial killer?

The Stripper Ripper is stalking the streets of New York City, preying on male strippers, and the press is making mincemeat of a helpless police force.

In desperation, the police refer the serial killer’s case to the Slayers, a team of enhanced, undercover super soldiers. The commander of the Slayers puts his team on the streets to watch over the Ripper’s favorite targets.

One of these targets is Micah, a twink stripper and a desirable sub. Micah’s baby sitter is one of the newest members of the Slayers, Sorren, as cold-blooded an assassin as they come, and the last person you’d expect to harbor feelings for his charge.

True to form, Sorren is as surprised as anyone at his new infatuation, but Micah is hiding something. Will Micah learn to trust his protector, or is he destined to be the next victim on the Stripper Ripper’s list?

Continue reading “Stalked by H.C. Brown Book Blast, Excerpt & Giveaway!”

The Ghost of Get Me Some Corners by A.J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manly

GhostGetMeSomeCornersTitle: The Ghost of Get Me Some Corners
Series: N/A
Author: AJ Llewellyn and DJ Manly
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (65 pages)
Publisher: Amber Allure, Amber Quill Press (18 June 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts
Blurb: When Ian gets promoted and transferred to head up a new office for his computer firm in Greenhill Groves, it seems a great boost to his career, but he also suspects it might just be the death knell regarding his sex life.

Then, with the help of his hot assistant Steve, Ian learns about a happening dance club located at the end of a dead end street, a legendary spot that gay men used to refer to back in the 1970s as “Get Me Some Corners.”

One night, loaded with high expectations, Ian decides to check out the hook-up joint. To his surprise, he not only meets a gorgeous guy named Zach, but also has the best sex of his life in the club’s darkened back room with multiple partners.

But despite all this, Ian can’t shake the notion that something isn’t quite right at the bar…not quite right at all…

ISBN: 978-1-61124-616-2

Product Link: http://www.amberquill.com/store/p/1979-The-Ghost-Of-Get-Me-Some-Corners.aspx

Reviewer: Prime

Review: This is a relatively quick read and the writing style very typical of the usual story progression in other books by AJ Llewellyn and DJ Manly. I’m just going to put it out there: the reason why I gave this a 3 star-rating is exactly because of the writing style.

The MC of this ghostly tale is Ian. He’s relocated so that he can open a new office for the company he works for. Pretty simple and satisfying back story. When he wants to find a place to hook up, he asks for the advice of his employee, Steve.

At the local gay bar, as well as experiencing several creepy encounters, he also meets a number of interesting people, both living and dead. The blurb does not state the character that Ian has a relationship with so I will not go into characters any further.

Firstly, I love a good ghost story and while we got the basic bones of the ghost story (which is just a tad creepy) it really wasn’t presented as a mystery. Really, it comes down to the fact it just felt like I was told that there was a ghost and that there was a story behind it.

As I said, Ian encounters a number of interesting living and dead characters when he go to the gay bar – I think this could have been developed further. Although I suspect it was left as it was for the effect and give the whole air of mystery. By the time we found out what the story was, we were just told – it wasn’t slowly fed to us.

Let’s face it, I’m a traditionalist when it comes to ghost stories, I love ghost stories.

Secondly, as with every other book by the authors, the romance between Ian and the guy that ends up being his romantic interest was just rushed. There just wasn’t enough time for sparks or for anything really romantic to develop. I like both characters and I thought that they worked well together.

However, I just wanted both guys to have more of a story together.

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

The First Bloom of Winter by Pearl Love

FirstBloomofWinter[The]LGTitle: The First Bloom of Winter
Series: The Garden Series, #2
Author: Pearl Love
Genre: Historical Romance
Length: Novella (136 pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (August 5th 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts
Blurb: Holden Peters is a normal, middle-class English lad in all respects save for his preference for his own gender. Caught in a compromising position with his father’s clerk, Holden is forced from his childhood home and sent to The Garden, a mysterious tea and flower shop located in the heart of the notorious Seven Dials slum.

To his dismay, Holden soon learns that the shop sells more than floral arrangements. Behind its genteel façade, The Garden is as an all-male brothel, and he is to be its newest acquisition in order to pay off the debts his father owes the enigmatic owner, Mr. Leslie. But Holden’s nightmare grows only more grim when he learns that, before he is allowed to see his first customer, his new employer will personally see to relieving him of his inconvenient virginity.

Now Holden must steel himself and face his fears if he is to survive his new life as a courtesan in Victorian London’s depraved underbelly.

ISBN: 978-1-63476-360-8

Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=6703

Reviewer: Tams

Review: Holden Peters gets caught with his hand down the wrong person’s pants. Rather than face the humiliation of having a deviant for a son, his father exiles Holden to The Garden, basically selling him to the owner, Mr. Leslie, to pay off a huge debt.

2 birds, 1 stone, so to speak.

Holden is beside himself not only because his father shipped him off with nothing more than a “Don’t come back!” but now he’s been sold to the owner of a brothel. He’s scared, alone, doesn’t get along well with one of the other flowers in the shop, and worst of all, Mr. Leslie wants to de-flower his newest flower.

I loved the premise of the story; naïve young man thrown into the lion’s den, other players in the game having a pissing contest over their spot in line, and the big, brooding butler that is to be Holden’s bodyguard. Holden most definitely wants him to guard his body alright. I enjoyed the costumes, the language fitting of the era and the blinders Holden wore.

Just one little speed bump for me. I wanted the scene between Holden and Richard to be just them. All that other mess was distracting; it pulled me out of the story and made the special moment between them less special for me. I hope there is more in this series in the future for them. I would love to see how their relationship forms and grows.

Still a fast, fun read and definitely worth consideration if you like historical type mm romance.

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

High Stakes by Parker Williams

26531616Title:  High Stakes

Series: Four of Clubs, #4/Pulp Friction 2015: Altered States, #15

Author: Parker Williams

Genre: Paranormal/ Drama

Length: Novella (65 pages)

Publisher: Parker Williams (September 14th, 2015)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Ben Nelson marvels at the resiliency of his lover, Artie Middleton. He takes everything life throws at him and comes out the other end stronger than ever. It’s with this strength in mind that Ben tosses Artie a curveball that will change both of their lives forever.

A single question from Ben’s lips has Artie rushing headlong toward his happily ever after. One that he never thought he’d have and is now being served to him on a silver platter. He has it all—friends, family, and a future. But even a gifted psychic can’t see everything, and Artie is about to get a wakeup call.

Things he thought to be true about his past aren’t as clear-cut as he believed. His history with some of the people in his life runs deeper than he realized. And he’s about to learn a previously unknown threat from his childhood has returned to rip it all away.

Artie soon finds that in this game, the stakes couldn’t be higher: the lives of everyone he loves.

ISBN: 9781941841334

Purchase Link: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-highstakes-1889602-148.html

Reviewer: Cat

Review: I just love this story. Out of all the characters in this series and collection I relate to Artie the most. I love his sweetness yet his power. There is a lot of mystery and intrigue as he finds out more of his past. As usual we get to see more of the others. I love Laurant’s charisma and how he is being more human than ever helping Artie plan for his wedding and being comic relief for the deep dark storyline.

I will say the ending blew me away and I cannot wait to see what comes next.

If you like physics, vampires, mystery and intrigue this is for you!

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

Walk With Me by Cardeno C. ~ Audiobook

61zsJBdGF-L._SL300_Title: Walk With Me
Series: Home, #7
Author: Cardeno C
Narrator: Alexander Collins
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 6 hours and 40 minutes
Publisher: The Romance Authors LLC (8-28-15)
Heat Level: Mild
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts
Blurb: When Eli Block steps into his parents’ living room and sees his childhood crush sitting on the couch, he starts a shameless campaign to seduce the young rabbi.

Unfortunately, Seth Cohen barely remembers Eli and he resolutely shuts down all his advances. As a tenuous and then binding friendship forms between the two men, Eli must find a way to move past his unrequited love while still keeping his best friend in his life. Not an easy feat when the same person occupies both roles.

Professional, proper Seth is shocked by Eli’s brashness, overt sexuality, and easy defiance of societal norms. But he’s also drawn to the happy, funny, light-filled man. As their friendship deepens over the years, Seth watches Eli mature into a man he admires and respects.

When Seth finds himself longing for what Eli had so easily offered, he has to decide whether he’s willing to veer from his safe life-plan to build a future with Eli.

Product Link: http://www.audible.com/pd/Romance/Walk-With-Me-Audiobook/B014JYSDYC

Reviewer: Tams

Review: Eli Block has known who he is and who he wants since he was eleven years old. Six years later that person is not only back in his life, but in his living room. Too bad Seth doesn’t even remember young Eli. Not one to give up when he sets his mind to it, Eli pulls out all the stops in an effort to make Seth notice him.

Eventually Eli takes a step back and goes through the motions of living his life. He graduates, goes to college and gets his degree in Music and Teaching, has a series of boyfriends, but nothing or no one every truly replaces the longing he holds for Seth.

Seth Cohen has always kept Eli at arm’s length, always tried to convince himself that he is not gay. When Eli extends an olive branch, asking to be friends, Seth graciously accepts and the two become best friends. They talk about everything, and when the time comes, Eli helps Seth pick out his home.

As the years pass and Seth stands on the sideline watching Eli grow, make mistakes and try to learn from them, he also watches Eli become a man. A man who Seth is starting to think he wants to be more than just friends with.

I really adored Eli Block. He was tenacious, loyal and unwavering in his love for Seth. It took Seth a while to get on board, and early on I could completely understand why. Seth wasn’t in a place to openly admit or accept being attracted to another man, and there was the age difference.

But once Seth’s feelings started to change, it annoyed me that he went out of his way not to talk to Eli about it. I loved the chapter headers in this book, the comic relief with the various weddings and the shenanigans that people got up to. I think the fish graveyard reception was perhaps my favorite.

This is the first book narrated by Alexander Collins I’ve listened to and I wasn’t really impressed. At times I couldn’t tell who was talking, Seth or Eli, he chose such similar tones for the two main characters and that was confusing and frustrating. He seemed to put more effort into the secondary characters than Seth and Eli. I won’t say I wouldn’t listen to another book he voices, but I don’t think I’ll go out of my way to grab something of his either.

The story itself was pretty good, as I said, the sort of angst aspect with Seth figuring out his sexuality and keeping Eli in the dark bothered me, but overall I thought the writing and concept were great… the narration, not so much.

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

Hostage by Cheryl Headford

o-hostageTitle: Hostage
Series: N/A
Author: Cheryl Headford
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Length: Novel (340 pages)
Publisher: Harmony Ink Press,  Dreamspinner Press (September 17, 2015)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts
Blurb: When Astrin Raphael finds himself held hostage in an unfamiliar place, he has no option but to try to have faith in someone who seems to despise him. Little does he know his captor is his nemesis, Rowan Gabriel, whose disdain for Astrin all started with a misunderstanding years ago.

The kidnapping of Astrin’s father and Rowan’s uncle leaves the two princes with no choice but to form a precarious alliance. Rowan casts off his hatred and reaches out to Astrin, but Astrin’s doubt and insecurity run too deep to let go of easily. It’s not until Astrin almost loses his life that he’s able to acknowledge what Rowan means to him and admit to the love forming between them.

Their struggle doesn’t end when they return home and their Houses attempt to broker a deal to determine their future together. Each prince might face a choice between keeping his title and finding happiness with the man he loves.

ISBN-13: 978-1-63476-264-9

Product Link(s): https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=6734

https://www.harmonyinkpress.com/books/hostage-by-cheryl-headford-328-b

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: This was an amazing book about two young men having to learn to trust one another despite their emotions for one another in the beginning. I have to say it really disturbed me that Prince Rowan blamed Prince Astrin for his parents’ death. He was too young to have done anything to them so I did not understand or comprehend his resentment for Astrin. I felt it was misplaced.

Prince Astrin I felt sorry for. Being held hostage by someone who despised him was not pleasant in the least. I wanted to hug him and tell him to stay strong everything would be alright. Astrin struck me as a strong young man despite the predicament he found himself in. He seemed resilient and determined at times.

Some of the scenes were sweet between these two once they learned to trust the other. Others had me holding my breath or gasping in astonishment. Wonderfully written, this story holds the reader’s attention to the very end.

I loved the entire story and the balance between good and bad so to speak. Absolutely fantastic story.

Highly recommended.

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

Bent Arrow by Posy Roberts

51I0lDX5UGL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_Title: Bent Arrow
Series: N/A
Author: Posy Roberts
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novella (82 pages)
Publisher: Labyrinth Bound Press (September 3, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts
Blurb: Sometimes curves in the road take you right where you belong.

Luther Almond’s life working the Bakken oil field is perfect—short-lived jobs, temporary housing, and easy hookups. That’s one reason he won’t move home when he inherits the lake house. When Erik Heat bends over to fix Luther’s pipes, his tattoos hint he might be up for more than working on the drain. The last thing Luther expects is to want more from this guy than one night.

Every time they’re together, Luther is more grounded and Erik more confident. When the lake house demands attention, Luther asks for Erik’s help. There he imagines a more permanent life, one where he stops running. But he wants Erik by his side. Can he find the courage—and the words—to ask?

ISBN: 9781311953292

Product Link: http://amzn.to/1OJoRC7

Reviewer: Tams

Review: Erik Heat is a former Hockey Player that was forced to leave that dream behind when he got injured. He worked the oil fields for a while; until some co-workers found out he was gay and decided to play a prank that went too far. Now he works as a plumber for temporary housing.

Luther Almond has spent his life running, constantly on the move. His job in the oil field offers him the opportunities to move from place to place, hook up with random guys no strings attached, and make a pretty penny while he’s doing it. When Luther and Erik hook up for one of those no strings attached romps, neither man thinks it could become anything more.

But then one night becomes, two, then three, which turns into sexting and friends who can talk to each other, help each other out. Soon, it threatens to become something permanent… if both men can learn how to bend.

This was just a fast fun read. I love those one night stand stories that turn into something more real and passionate, which is what happens for Luther and Erik. They understand each other in a way no-one else seems to, they fit together. There was a bit of angst and not communicating which annoyed me a bit, but overall I really enjoyed this short, sexy, romantic story.

I’d recommend it if you are looking for quickie, I blew through it in no time at all, and it left a smile on my face.

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

Neon White E2: Episode Two by Wulf F. Godgluck

61+id7VEN3L._SX350_BO1,204,203,200_Title: Neon White E2: Episode Two
Series: A Tooth Claw and Horns Chronicle
Author: Wulf Francu Godgluck
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (74 pages)
Publisher: Wulf Francu Godgluck (October 29, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4 ½ Hearts
Blurb: Belail felt the tension in Bla’Gar’s mansion the moment he appeared in the demon’s bedroom.

Such a shame, Bla’Gar had royally fucked up with his pet.

He played the Komboskini back and forth in his hand for a second time. The souls forced into amber beads heated and smoked, a wailing scream rang from them before two of the beads burst.
Glowering at the shattered souls on the carpet, white smoke dancing towards him. Belails’s stomach cramped at that very moment.

What was foretold would soon unfold. The little one perceived it.
Breathing in the white smoke Belail could not pinpoint it but he could smell…shortbread cookies, hollies, spruce and snow? Christmas? No…with a sly chuckle he silently whispered. “The Winter Ball.”

But the smells were tainted with blood—human blood. The ball would not end in all white glory, this time in blood and death.

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Neon-White-E2-Episode-Chronicle-ebook/dp/B00P1R1PHY

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: This is a continuation of book 1 in the series. Very well written story. Action, drama and mystery all throughout.

Another murder happens and Raven, a human, gets a new partner who is a pyro. The details of the murder and what caused it are grisly. Bla’Gar, a demon, attempts to get closer to Raven. A lot happens in this wonderful story.

Raven is attacked by a hellhound in his family’s home and injured. He’s also attacked by some creature at the end of the book and blacks out. This book ends in a cliffhanger. Really enjoyed the whole book. Kept my attention from the beginning to the end.

Great read.

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

Hot Corner by Heidi Champa

HotCornerTitle: Hot Corner
Series: N/A
Author: Heidi Champa
Genre: Contemporary/Sports
Length: Novel (220 pages)
Publisher: Amber Allure, Amber Quill Press (25 May 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Blurb: After breaking up with his boyfriend Josh for the fifth time, Jeremy Woodward is in desperate need of a change. At the urging of his best friend, Jeremy decides to tag along on a trip to Nashville in the hopes of finding a job in minor league baseball.

Even though Jeremy knows little about the game, the chance for a fresh start and a little distance from his old life is too hard to pass up. A short time later, Jeremy returns from Nashville with a new job, a fresh beginning, and sizzling memories of a one-night stand with a baseball player named Trevor.

While working for the Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Jeremy gets a taste of the life he wants. But his past is never far away. His ex, Josh, has promised to wait patiently for him to come to his senses. And the sexy Trevor, the team’s star third baseman, is never far away. Even though Jeremy works in the minor leagues, he’s got a major-league decision to make. Does he keep stealing time with the guy at third? Run home to the safety of his ex?

Or perhaps take a chance on something exciting and entirely new with Theo, the cute guy hiding underneath the mascot suit?

ISBN: 978-1-61124-607-0

Product Link: http://www.amberquill.com/store/p/1972-The-Hot-Corner.aspx

Reviewer: Prime

Review: Hot Corner is a thoroughly enjoyable novel by Heidi Champa, whose books I’ve always loved to read. However, while this is not strictly a sports themed book, this is a fun read for lovers of the genre.

The story is told from the POV of Jeremy Woodard. He seems to be floundering a bit when we meet him. He has a somewhat toxic relationship with his on-again, off-again boyfriend, Josh, where they are both very selfish personalities.

To get away, he has been convinced by his BFF, David, to join him in Nashville at some sort of minor league meeting where people apply for a variety of jobs within the different teams. From there Jeremy is on his own little adventure where he meets love interests Trevor (one of the players) and Theo (the mascot).

There is a lot of “will-they, won’t-they” and quite a lot of indecision as Jeremy settles into his new position for the baseball team the Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. One of the things that make this story wonderful is that despite his apparent selfishness, Jeremy really grows quite a lot as a character by the end of the book.

The characters that sound Jeremy – mainly David, Josh, Trevor and Theo – are really interesting guys. They’re definitely as complex as Jeremy, they all seem to be main characters in their own right and I think it would and part of me wanted to know more about the guys left behind.

There aren’t a lot of sports, there’s a lot of indecision and words left unspoken, but it all culminates into a more than satisfying ending.

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

Neon White E3: Episode Three by Wulf Francu Godgluck

51cdNbrfqBL._SX350_BO1,204,203,200_Title: Neon White E3: Episode Three
Series: A Tooth, Claw, and Horns Chronicle
Author: Wulf Francu Godgluck
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (62 pages)
Publisher: Wulf Francu Godgluck (January 11, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts
Blurb: The phoenix stood over the Raven, scorched sand as far as the eye could see, the heavens burning with a dark flame.

The phoenix glared. “What has been, will become present. What shall be, will become memory.”

The little Raven threw back a taunt. “Life and death are locked together in an infinite circle, spinning and chasing one another, forever trying to catch up.”

“Uroboros.” The phoenix laughed. “Your curse is your salvation.”
Before its final moment the Raven pushed out a whisper. “Death was not mine, it was never for me, only the beginning of my tale.”

With a scream and flick of the phoenix’s wings, the world blinked out of existence, white neon consuming all that could see.
All that remained was a faint childlike chant, wandering on the hellfire breeze.

“Taste life, little Raven…drink from its tit…so beautiful, so sweet, and ever so dark.”

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Neon-White-E3-Episode-Chronicle-ebook/dp/B00S5BM3OW

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: This is a continuation of book 2. I really liked the story except for the m/f part as I’m an m/m reader only so I skipped that part. I was intrigued after Raven’s death that it seemed he had a dream or something similar then came back but as a strigoli not a human.

Intense and well written I enjoyed it very much. Still wondering who is experimenting on paranormals though. This book ends in a cliffhanger. Good read.

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

The Truest Type by D.W. Marchwell

TruestType[The]LGTitle: The Truest Type
Series: N/A
Author: D.W. Marchwell
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novel (206 pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (20 July 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Blurb: Anders van Apeldoorn has only ever been in love with one man: Leighton Caldwell III, the African-American mayor of the city where they met, fell in love while in university, and got married when it became legal in 2005. With Anders’s support, Leighton is the first openly gay married mayor the city has ever had, and he is also the most popular. But those sacrifices have come at a cost for Anders, who was content to be an elementary school teacher married to a successful prosecutor. And three years into Leighton’s term, Anders wants to go back to their former life.

When Anders meets Ron Goldberg, the father of a favored former student, Anders learns something that he’s never known about him. And when some very unsettling news about Leighton comes to light, Anders finds comfort and solace in Ron’s arms.

Soon Anders is faced with a tough decision: go back to his husband or live the life he’s always dreamed of, but with a different man.

ISBN: 978-1-63476-306-6

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=6665

Reviewer: Prime

Review: I’m not really sure what to think about this book in the end. In general, I enjoy reading D.W. Marchwell books, and yes, it is true that I enjoyed this book.

However, as to the plot itself I find myself rather torn. I’ve decided that this comes down to the way that the book was written. On reflection, I was written fabulously. Although my first instinct was correct in what was going to happen to the main characters involved in the love triangle, I found myself second guessing my instinct a number of times.

The story is about Anders, he’s been with (and married to) Leighton for twenty-odd years. These guys have been together since they were first in college and now they are both in their forties. It’s not so much that Anders and Leighton have fallen out of love, but their needs have changed. I know that it sounds clichéd, but that is the best way to describe what is happening to these guys.

Anders loves teaching but Leighton is wholly determined in his political career to the point that he is spending less and less time at home. Then Anders bumps into Ron, the father of a student he taught years ago, Anders finds the new attraction he has with Ron scorching hot.

At first I felt sorry for Anders… then I felt sorry for Leighton… then I felt sorry for Anders again… then I thought “stay with Leighton” … then I thought, “oh for Christ’s sake, Leighton doesn’t deserve you, go with Ron”… there was a lot more of this going on throughout, I could not put the book down at all until I finished.

These characters are just so real and easily relatable, which I think adds to the confusion and my thought processes above. Anders is a sweet guy who isn’t looking for something beyond what he has, although he would dearly love to see his husband more.

Leighton is ambitious and occasionally aloof, though it is easy to see that on some level he does indeed love his husband. Ron is a wonderful friend and the voice of reason – he doesn’t want to break Anders and Leighton apart and is happy enough being in Anders life as nothing more than a friend if that was what it took.

This is all about love and loyalty and knowing what is good for you, even if sometimes what you want and what you need are two different things.

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

Bane by Amelia C. Gormley Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

Amelia C. Gormley - Bane TourBanner L

Hi peeps, we have Amelia C. Gormley visiting with the blog tour to her newest release Bane, we have a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Tams & Aerin’s reviews, so enjoy the post and leave a comment to enter the giveaway! <3 ~Pixie~

Amelia C. Gormley - Bane _600x900

Bane

(A Strain Novel)
by

Amelia C. Gormley

The weapon that nearly destroyed humanity may be their only salvation.

Rhys Cooper’s unique immunity to all three strains of the virus that nearly annihilated humanity has brought him the unwanted attention of Clean Zone scientists. They’ve summoned him for testing—ostensibly in the hopes of finding a vaccine—but Rhys’s partner, Darius Murrell, has good reason not to trust any government. He and his comrades in Delta Company were unwitting test subjects for Project Juggernaut, the military experiment that gave them superhuman abilities and unleashed the pandemic. Doubting the government’s intentions, Delta Company refuses to let Rhys go alone.

Fear of infection has kept Zach Houtman and his lover Nico Fernández apart for a decade. They meet rarely, just long enough to coordinate their spying on the head of the government’s virus research division. Secretary Littlewood is a vicious predator, and they suspect he’s trying to acquire the strain of the virus that would make him superhuman. To stop him, they need the perfect bait: Rhys.

For Rhys, helping them might cost him his relationship with Darius—or his life. For Zach and Nico, even if their plan succeeds, they still face the ultimate question: can infected and uninfected people ever live together safely?

Continue reading “Bane by Amelia C. Gormley Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!”