Shiver by Jocelynn Drake & Rinda Elliott

Title: Shiver

Series: Unbreakable Bonds 01

Author: Jocelynn Drake & Rinda Elliott

Genre: Suspense, Mystery, Contemporary

Length: Novel (330pgs)

Publisher: Jocelynn Drake & Rinda Elliott (October 27, 2015)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Lucas Vallois is always in control. He’s building an empire in the glittering city of Cincinnati and created his own family from his three close friends. The self-made millionaire has everything he wants within his tight grasp. But his world starts to crumble after he’s jumped by a trio of thugs late one night after leaving a club. The warning is clear—give up his new property venture or end up dead.

Caving to the demands of his friends, Lucas accepts the help of bodyguard, Andrei Hadeon, as he hunts for the source of this new threat. But as Lucas gets closer to uncovering the danger, he realizes the sexy Romanian bodyguard poses an even bigger risk to his carefully constructed world. Trapped by a need he never expected, Lucas must find a way to deny the shiver of longing he cannot control.

His brother. His warrior. His heart. Four friends. Unbreakable bonds.

ISBN: B015SC6UUI

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: I was interested in this series after reading Psycho Romeo and figuring out quickly from the beginning that there were other books connected that came first. So I requested the series and I’m so glad I did as I was taken on a superb roller coaster ride of a great mystery/suspense series.

Lucas’ life is in danger and so his good friend Rowe, who owns Ward Security, sends Andrei as a bodyguard to protect his friend. Lucas and Andrei are attracted to each other yet Andrei fights it as he has a job to do. We learn about the tight bond between Lucas, Snow, Rowe and Ian.

These men are strong and fierce when it comes to protecting the others. I loved their easy going yet teasing manner with each other. Lucas and Andrei were hot together.

The plot and mystery were edge of your seat worthy with A few action scenes thrown into the mix. A wonderful suspense, drama, and action packed start to a an amazing journey into four men’s lives and the men they meet, love and fight along the way to find happiness at the end of the dark tunnel they find themselves in.

Fantastic read. Highly recommended.

Milling by Sean Michael

Title: Milling

Series: Beer and Clay 02

Author: Sean Michael

Genre: BDSM, Contemporary

Length: Novella (111 pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (30th April 2015)

Heat Level: Moderate – Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Toby and Damon’s whirlwind romance continues, but can they find a balance between love and work? Do they even want to?

Toby can scarcely believe that his life has changed so much in less than two weeks, but it has. His predictable little life has gone from routine to sexually adventurous in a matter of days. And to be honest, he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Damon’s just as into Toby, more interested in exploring with his new lover than spending all his time at the bar. Luckily things are running fairly smoothly there with his hand only occasionally needed on the rudder.

Their idyllic love affair has a few bumps to withstand, though, in the form of an intruder with a gun. Can Toby and Damon survive what happens next?

ISBN: 978-1-78430-511-6

Product Link: Pride Publishing | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Damon and Toby are back in this sequel as they continue to get to know one another. Toby is still in shock about his relationship with Damon while Damon is spending less time at work and more time with Toby.

More sexy explorations abound as Toby and Damon explore each other further in the bedroom and where ever else the need them. Hot and sexy read.

Great story.

Belligerent Beta by Poppy Dennison (2nd Edition)

Title: Belligerent Beta (2nd edition)

Series: Pack Partners 02

Author: Poppy Dennison

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (118pgs)

Publisher: Poppy Dennison (October 12, 2017)

Heat Level: Low – Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: When a newly-turned human is chosen to lead his pack instead of him, Beta Dan finds himself on shaky ground for the first time in his life. Committed to his pack and not one to turn away from a challenge, Dan follows his Alpha’s request and to try and unravel the enigma that is Nathan Ross, the new pack Omega. Though he is initially concerned that Nathan’s weakness will harm the pack, Dan learns there is more to the shy wolf than meets the eye.

As Dan tries to balance his growing feelings for the young wolf with his responsibilities to his pack, new threats emerge and Nathan’s loyalty is questioned. Not understanding the basics of being a wolf leaves Nathan vulnerable and the pack at risk. Can Dan embrace the true role of a beta so he can protect the man he has grown to love and save his pack?

ISBN: B076FFCZK9

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Dan finds himself as a protector of Nathan. Nathan is new and an omega. Not quite understanding what that means. I liked Nathan as he struggles to understand his role and feelings for the pack.

Dan was your typical beta. Loyal and trustworthy yet confused for his feelings for Nathan. Though I did not get strong romance in this story I felt it delivered on the pack aspect quite nicely.

Great addition to the series.

Losing Control by Lynn Hagen

Title: Losing Control

Series: Dark Knights 05

Author: Lynn Hagen

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (98 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (April 2, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: After his brother is killed, Caleb seeks answers. He follows one of the men from the funeral, needing closure. He wanders inside Krave, one of the hottest gay clubs in the city, watching Raven from the bar, drawn to the man by something Caleb can’t explain. But when Caleb decides to leave, it’s Raven who confronts him, demanding to know why Caleb has been stalking him the entire day.

Raven can’t believe he’s found his mate. The only trouble is, Kovachi has bewitched Raven, and now he feels a compulsion to kidnap Caleb and take his mate to the enemy. The new leader of the Hunters is in Raven’s head, and the only way to stop him from controlling Raven is to put a wall up in his mind. It’s a temporary fix, but one that allows Raven to show Caleb that he’s not alone in this world, that he has Raven in his corner as Caleb mourns his loss.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-123-0

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Dark Knights collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. This series is actually one of the branch off of the Brac Pack and several others so I would suggest starting with the first book in the Brac Pack.

Caleb’s brother Jacob had been killed in a car bombing that was meant for his boss. He wanted answers and decided at the funeral was time to get those answers. To bad he didn’t actually have the guts to go up to the man, just follow him for hours in his car.

Raven knew right off the bat that he had been followed by not one but two vehicles. The first one was definitely noticed. The kid was not made for it, but he still needed answers. What he found was his mate. To bad the hunters found out about Caleb, because he will kill anyone who comes after him.

The first thing I am going to say is that I hope that Jacob isn’t dead but that is just a wish. This story was pretty cool and I enjoyed reading it. It gave me everything I could want in a story and so much more. The characters made it rock, although in a way it does leave you hanging. Which means I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.

Leaning Into Touch by Lane Hayes Audio Release Blast, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Leaning Into Touch

(Leaning Into 04)
by
Narrator: Nick J. Russo

Lane Hayes

Josh Sheehan is unlucky in love and now… newly unemployed. He’s not sure what to do next, but he’s sure he should give up on romance. Especially after last time. His friends warned him that falling for the hunky Irishman was a bad idea. Josh can’t help feeling torn even though he knows it’s best to move on. But when an unexpected dose of family drama blindsides him, Josh finds himself leaning on the one man he’s supposed to forget.

Finn Gallagher is driven by success. He makes no secret that building a name for his tech company is his number one goal. Finn left home a decade ago with a ton of regret, a heavy heart, and a vow to never repeat the same mistake twice. However, there is something undeniably appealing about the self-deprecating man with the silly sense of humor that makes it difficult for Finn to remember why falling for Josh is a bad idea. It soon becomes clear they’re both in deeper than they intended. There is no way to remain untouched. And there is so much to gain, if they’re brave enough to lean in.

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The Medic Finds His Home by Bellann Summer

Title: The Medic Finds His Home

Series: Rescue for Hire West 08

Author: Bellann Summer

Genre: Contemporary

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Inc (5th October 2017)

Length: Novella (116 Pages)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Medic Reese Palmer has been called the heart of Rescue for Hire West. His wisdom has touched every member of the team. The weight of loneliness, responsibilities, and a rescue gone wrong send him to the edge of burnout. Needing a vacation, Reese takes off, but an accident changes everything. He wakes up lost and alone in a world he no longer understands.

Ex-detective, now hotdog vendor, Lee Sanchez has been watching the tall, injured homeless man. Intrigued, he offers him a hotdog. Attraction and desire urge these two together, but unknown facts keep them apart. The team from Rescue for Hire West will need to use all of their skills to find the one who has disappeared into thin air.

What happens when the man you know as your friend and teammate is no longer there? Is this a story of tragedy or a blessing? You decide.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-733-5

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Rescue for Hire West collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. Rescue for Hire West is a cut off from the original Rescue For Hire stories, so I would suggest to get the full effect to start with the stories from Rescue For Hire.

When Bellann came out with her very first story for Rescue For Hire, I knew I had found an author that I would follow through it all. Her stories have this impact that just makes you wish you were right there with them. They are very entertaining with lots of action and some pretty hot scenes. The characters are fully developed and are just down right sexy.

Reese was a medic for his team. He has served in the military at one time and now worked for Rescue for Hire West. He lost his father at a young age and it impacted him for some time. Even now you can tell how it did. During a rescue he lost a young girl, but save two others. He needed a break from it all. He decides to go to the beach, but en route he is involved in a serious accident that leaves him injured.

Lee is a ex-detective who now sells hotdogs to those on the beach. When he notices a man who seemed to be able to hide from people, well it caught his attention. Especially when that man has staples in his head, and a injury to his arm and leg. He decides to step in and help, but his heart soon wins over. Then the men from Rescue for Hire West shows up, and well you will have to read the story.

I am not really sure what to think of this particular story. I didn’t really care for the ending at all, not saying I didn’t love the story because I did, but the ending was just wrong. It was like tearing a family apart to me. It made me a little depressed and not really all that in a good mood. It doesn’t mean that I can’t wait to get my hands on the next story though. It just shows that Bellann Summer definitely puts her heart and soul into her stories. Very tender and heart filled story for me. I just wished for a better ending.

I would definitely recommend this, but get the tissues out.

Operation Tango by Stormy Glenn

Title: Operation Tango

Series: Geek Squad 01

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Inc (28th September 2017)

Length: Novella (118 Pages)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: They say a baby bird imprints on the first creature it sees when it’s born. I wasn’t a baby bird, but I had imprinted on Hank the moment he stood over me with his fists raised, protecting me from playground bullies.

I had been five. Hank had been seven. He was my hero from that day forward.

If he laughed, I laughed. If he hurt, I hurt. If he got a brain freeze from eating his ice cream too fast, my head ached as well. Hank was everything.

And then one day, he wasn’t. He was just gone.

I was willing to go through hell to get him back.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-714-4

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Ian was five years old, when Hank saved him from some bullies. As time goes by, Ian’s feelings change and so does his world. He figures he will always just love Hank from the sidelines as their lives go on. That all changes when Hank joins the military. Now it is thru letters and phone calls. That is until Hank is killed in service. However this story has many fantastic twists and turns that will leave you smiling in the end.

I came across Stormy Glenn a few years back and have pretty much kept an eye out for her stories. She has became one of my top favorite authors and was put on an automatic buy list. Her books are very entertaining, with a serious tone to it, but is matched with humor. The characters are well rounded and damn are they quirky. I absolutely loved all of the guys in this one. Just don’t drink the jungle juice.

Now the only negative thing I have to say is it felt rushed and not fully completed. I loved it, don’t get me wrong but it just felt like something was left out of the story. I really would have loved Hank’s families reaction, also to get to know the rest of the guys. However Stormy might have a secret that she is not telling us about. Makes me wonder, what she has planned.

I hope that this is the start to a new series, because the geek squad and Hank’s teammates need some loving. I also loved the paranormal twist that this had and can not wait to read it again. I can guarantee that this story will be read many times over.

I had a lot of fun reading this and hope that you will fall in love with it too.

Malting by Sean Michael

Title: Malting

Series: Beer and Clay 01

Author: Sean Michael

Genre: BDSM, Contemporary

Length: Novella (109 pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing

Heat Level: Moderate – Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Sometimes unpredictable is exactly what’s needed, but can Corner Pub owner Damon convince shy Thursday night regular Toby of that?

Damon loves his life—his bar, his employees and his beer. He especially loves Thursdays. That’s when the mysterious little red-head dances into his bar, drinks two honey wheat brews, and flits right back out.

Toby’s comfortable. He has a good job, great friends, and he gets paid to do what he loves—sculpt. His life is great, if a little predictable. And if he secretly wears a plug to Corner Pub every Thursday, well…that’s nobody’s business but his.

But when Toby meets Damon, his predictable little life flies right out the window. Damon shows him the big, wide world of the Dom/sub lifestyle, plugs and piercings, and teaches him that maybe, unpredictable is exactly what Toby needed all along.

ISBN: 978-1-78184-956-9

Product Link: Pride Publishing | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: This book has mostly sex in it and some humorous scenes as well. By the end of the book I felt as though Toby was still confused so I was confused as to why he was in a relationship with a Dom.

Never the less it was an entertaining read as I watched Toby stutter and seem to do whatever Damon tells him to do.

After reading I’m wondering about Toby and whether he was actually ready for sex and a relationship all at the same time.

Good read.

Mr. January by Bailey Bradford

Title: Mr. January

Series: Calendar Men 01

Author: Bailey Bradford

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal

Length: Novella (132 pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (January 2, 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: There’s no sense in pussy-footing around when it comes to love.

Albert E. Washington is a nerd and proud of it. He’s a cool cat when he shifts, but for the most part, he’s just a guy who sometimes tapes his glasses together and enjoys quality clothing like bowties and suspenders. When his boss has him acting as an errand boy, Albert finds himself in the middle of a sexy calendar photo shoot. It’s a little too much for him to process and he ends up embarrassing himself.

Gregg is Mr. January—or he will be if the photo shoot ever gets going. Injuring his back when he trips on the set isn’t going to speed things up. The appearance of a seriously hot guy who flips the switch on Gregg’s geeky-man button makes a bad day great. Now, if Gregg can just get Albert to agree to a date, if he doesn’t scare Albert off, if Albert will just pick up on the flirtatious things Gregg says…

That’s a lot of ifs, but Gregg isn’t intimidated by them. He knows his dream man when he meets him. Now all Gregg has to do is survive the photo shoot and convince Albert to give him, and love, a chance.

ISBN: 978-1-78651-647-3

Product Link: Pride Publishing | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: If your looking for a series similar to the southwestern shifters this is not it. I was a little confused by the shifter aspect as it seemed more a contemporary read to me. Never the less it is a hot story about geeky Albert who meets hunky Gregg on calendar photo shoot.

Sparks fly and we see how the relationship blossoms step by step. There is a mystery that seems to affect most of the models and not in a good way. I really love this authors works but I’m unsure how to feel about this one.

As I said this felt more contemporary to me with a lot of hot sex between two men who are looking for love.

Great read.

Surrendering For Two by Morticia Knight

Title: Surrendering for Two

Series: Soul Match 04

Author: Morticia Knight

Genre: BDSM, Contemporary, Dystopian, Menage, Science Fiction

Length: Novella (141 pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (November 28, 2017)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Strength is found when surrendering to destiny.

Graham has suffered way too much at the hands of the Nall. Ever since he was enslaved after the invasion, he’s been raped and tortured by the Alasharian Supreme Commander and his cohorts. Condemned to die by hanging for his part in the human rebellion, Graham gives in to the inevitable, no longer caring if he lives or dies. But an unexpected event occurs and, at the last moment, Graham is saved.

Balor is a guard to the Nall, but he’s also a part of the growing rebellion among the Alasharians. When one of the Nall’s advisors enlists his help in getting a human prisoner to safety, Balor comes to his aid. Startled by the soul match hum that sparks to life when he touches Graham, but unable to do anything about it, Balor is determined to protect his human match at all costs. When Advisor Oman arrives on the scene to rescue Balor as he helps Graham to escape, it becomes clear that yet another alien/human triad is forming—even if Graham may never accept being bonded to two aliens after the trauma he’s endured at the hands of Alasharians.

The time has come to depart to the secret military complex where the human and Alasharian allies will stage their final assault against the Nall and the Void. Families are reunited and others torn apart as they prepare for battle. The allies fear what will become of them all if Chris, the special human Sha Sha Ar has chosen as their spiritual leader, is no longer there to guide them.

Reader advisory: This book contains scenes of battle violence, and mentions of rape and torture.

ISBN: 978-1-78651-665-7

Product Link: Pride Publishing | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: I have really enjoyed this series so far. In this one Oman and Balor get together and begin looking for their third. Graham has been raped and abused by the Nall species so imagine my surprise when his mates save him and seems like the past abuse did not occur as far sex goes.

Although I liked the characters that one aspect threw the whole story off for me. I felt as though what Graham went through was irrelevant to what Oman and Balar wanted but maybe it was just me. Aside from that it was an intriguing story with suspense and mystery.

It was a good read.

The Doorway God by Tom Early

Title: The Doorway God

Series: Seasons Rising 02

Author: Tom Early

Genre: Fantasy, Teen Fiction

Length: Novel (284 pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press, Harmony Ink (November 14, 2017)

Heat Level: Low – Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: The Seasons are coming to Janus University, and Fay’s and Sam’s lives will never be the same.

Through last year’s deadly Trials, Fay and Sam gained admittance to the magical university, and the coming of autumn signals the start of the school year. But both of them have goals beyond their studies. For Fay, it’s finding a way to contain the ancient and evil spirit of Winter, which has no regard for human life. Fay has vowed to never let Winter kill again—but working with the school’s headmaster, Didas, is a risk. Didas cannot see past the potential power he can draw from Fay, and since Fay’s boyfriend and familiar, Tyler, is away at Tufts University, Fay might have to face his possession—and his dreams of four mysterious figures—on his own terms.

While trying to help Fay, Sam seeks information about her mother’s past in the magical world of Gaia, but will she like what she uncovers? To survive, Fay and Sam must make alliances, but it’s harder than ever to tell friend from enemy.

ISBN-13: 978-1-63533-778-5

Product Link: Dreamspinner PressHarmony Ink Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: The continuation of the seasons rising series has Fay and Sam at Janus University. Things become abundantly clear that all is not as it seems and there are those have secrets upon secrets. Headmaster Didas is one such person. I did not trust him from the start and this book was the same feeling for me.

The secrets that come out in this sequel are jaw dropping to say the least. Fay does all he can to help when needed while learning how to use his own power not Winter’s. The end result is a young man whose purpose is to protect those he cares about.

The battle scenes at the end were fierce and strong. I loved that the other seasons were trying to help Fay, though Summer was opposed at first. A lot happens in this story. But I appreciated every word and explanation.

Fantastic read.

Royale Stakes by Lynn Hagen

Title: Royale Stakes

Series: Dark Knights 04

Author: Lynn Hagen

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (115 Pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing (August 6, 2015)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Declan Royale has the shittiest luck ever. Seriously. He was just standing there, minding his own business, killing a Hunter, and the cops show up. Worse, when the Ultionem hires Declan an attorney, in walks Saul Capezio, the man Declan hates with a passion. This is their first time so close, and when Saul takes a seat, a thick, musky, tantalizing odor slams Declan in the gut. Saul’s his mate. Declan is totally screwed.

Saul takes Declan’s case because he was paid handsomely, but he can’t deny he also wants to shove Declan’s face in the fact that now the loud-mouthed jerk’s freedom is in his hands. He just didn’t expect to fall for Declan, or to nearly get blown up by a car bombing…or two.

As Saul fights to keep his heart intact, Declan reveals his deepest, darkest secret—a secret that could get Declan killed.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-060-8

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Dark Knights collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. In this case you should start with the original series “ Brac Pack”. That introduces you into this amazing world, and is cut off in to many different series. So a lot more reading in your future.

Lynn Hagen was one of the first m/m romance authors that I came across and knew that she would be a favorite of mine. Her stories are funny as hell but do have a underlining of serious attitudes. In this case, Declan killed a hunter and was caught by the local police, the human police. Now he was in trouble, and leave it to the one lawyer he hates to be the one to rescue him. To top it off the man is his mate.

Saul is pretty much in agreement wit Declan. He can’t stand the loud mouth, but there was something about him that turns him on just as fast. Now to find out what deep and dark secret his mate is hiding from him. Well that is after they find out who is trying to kill them.

I get a crack out of these books. There is a serious tone to parts of it, but humor out matches it. I love the characters and how they seem to be able to stand up to their rough and snarky mates. Their mates will kill any and all just to protect them. I had a lot of fun reading this and can not wait to get my hands on the next book.

Orderly Affair by D.J. Jamison Blog Tour, Guest Post, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Orderly Affair

(Hearts & Health 06)
by

D.J. Jamison

A hospital orderly explores his bisexuality with an adorably geeky lab tech, but can their sparks lead to love outside the closet?

When Ian Connolly installs a hookup app to explore his long-suppressed attraction to men, he doesn’t expect to connect with anyone he knows, especially not lab tech Callum Price. But from their first scorching encounter, he’s hooked.

Callum hasn’t had the best luck with love, and he’s suffocating under a pile of responsibilities. But when he sees an opportunity to blow off steam with Ian, he takes it. The man is smoking hot, big all over, and sweet as pie.

Their chemistry is off the charts, but a relationship is more challenging. Callum remains stubbornly self-reliant, while Ian tries too hard to be his rock. But if Ian can be honest with his family about loving a man, maybe Callum can admit his own truth: He wants a man he can count on, a man just like Ian.

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Aspect of Winter by Tom Early (2nd Edition)

Title: Aspect of Winter (2nd Edition)

Series: Seasons Rising 01

Author: Tom Early

Genre: High Fantasy, Teen Fiction

Length: Novel (260 pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press, Harmony Ink (October 15, 2015)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: High school isn’t easy for any gay teen, and on top of everything, Fay struggles to understand his supernatural powers—and keep them hidden from everyone but his best friend Sam. It’s almost too much for anyone to cope with, and it’s all Fay can do to endure.

Then Fay and Sam come to the attention of a representative from Janus University, a college for people who display magical potential. Along with their classmate Tyler, the two friends are tipped into a precarious world of mystery and magic that they don’t yet understand. Their lives are about to change, but first they must complete—and survive—the university’s Trials. Romantic feelings start to bloom between Fay and Tyler, but before they can explore them, they must learn to deal with a new world that can be both beautiful and terrifying—especially when the dangerous source of Fay’s abilities is discovered.

ISBN-13: 978-1-63476-540-4

Product Link: Dreamspinner PressHarmony Ink Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: An amazing story of a young man named Fay who has powers he has no clue as to how he got them. He has to keep them under wraps though as the others at his school would not understand. His best friend Sam is a take charge kind of girl with a kickass attitude. Together they are approached to attend trials at the prestigious magic school Janus University.

I loved the story. The magical aspects and the control it takes to do the spells was breathtaking. The battles were jaw dropping and intense. The only thing I wanted to know was what exactly happened to Fray when he became lost for a short time when he was five. Because that is when he gained his ice powers. It never went into details.

I felt at times that Fay brushed things off that he should have investigated further. Other than these two things I loved the story and am looking forward to more.

Great read.

One Word by Anne Barwell

Title: One Word

Series: Hidden Places 03

Author: Anne Barwell

Genre: Mystery, Suspense

Length: Novel (200 pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (November 6, 2017)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.75 Hearts

Blurb: Ethan Leavitt arrives in the idyllic village of Oakwood to search for a missing friend. Having always prided himself on his ability to find rational explanations, Ethan’s trust in concrete evidence and logic is tested by the mystery of Oakwood and Tomas’s disappearance.

Donovan Campbell’s happy, sometimes flippant, exterior hides a past he’d rather forget. As he struggles with his memories and to hold on to the inn he owns with his best friend, the last thing Donovan needs is for some guy he’s only just met to start getting under his skin. When a bank robbery escalates into a dangerous situation, Donovan must embrace a part of himself he can no longer ignore in order to save a future that might never have the chance to exist.

Ethan learns that often the person you’re looking for is not the one you find. But have he and Donovan both realized that too late…?

ISBN-13: 978-1-63533-752-5

Product Link: Dreamspinner Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Ehan goes in search for a missing friend and ends up in Oakwood Village where he meets Donovan the owner of an inn. Donovan has a mysterious past that he is trying to forget. Along the way these two come together slowly.

Although this story is enjoyable it did not connect with me like I had hoped. I felt disconnected with the characters altogether. It was almost like reading a story and forgetting everything you read afterword. I do not mean that in a negative way, it just did not stick with me like some stories.

There are some interesting things as the story progresses with the disappearance of Tomas. Ethan and Donovan’s romance did not come to completion until the end of the book. I felt as though there was a lot of scenes that were needed in the grand scheme of things.

It was an O.k. read for me.

Regret Me Not by Amy Lane

Title: Regret Me Not

Author: Amy Lane

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novella (119 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 4, 2017)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Pierce Atwater used to think he was a knight in shining armor, but then his life fell to crap. Now he has no job, no wife, no life—and is so full of self-pity he can’t even be decent to the one family member he’s still speaking to. He heads for Florida, where he’s got a month to pull his head out of his ass before he ruins his little sister’s Christmas.

Harold Justice Lombard the Fifth is at his own crossroads—he can keep being Hal, massage therapist in training, flamboyant and irrepressible to the bones, or he can let his parents rule his life. Hal takes one look at Pierce and decides they’re fellow unicorns out to make the world a better place. Pierce can’t reject Hal’s overtures of friendship, in spite of his misgivings about being too old and too pissed off to make a good friend.

As they experience everything from existential Looney Tunes to eternal trips to Target, Pierce becomes more dependent on Hal’s optimism to get him through the day. When Hal starts getting him through the nights too, Pierce must look inside for the knight he used to be—before Christmas becomes a doomsday deadline of heartbreak instead of a celebration of love.

ISBN: 978-1-63533-995-6

Product Link: Dreamspinner Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: What a Christmas. Pierce is having such a hard time, both physically and emotionally. He was hurt pretty bad in a car accident, ended his marriage and was trying to get back into shape. So staying in a condo for Christmas in Florida sounded good. He had not expected a very sexy kid to want to help him.

Hal is twenty-three and stuck in his life. His parents are important people who want Hal to do one thing. The problem is he doesn’t want to be a lawyer, he wants to help people. So when he sees a man in the pool, and then finds out he is injured, well he has found what he is looking for.

These two are sweet and so perfect for each other. I got a kick out of Hal, he reminds me of my youngest who is in college. Can’t stick to one major, but will eventually figure it out. This story caught my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. The characters were a blast to read about and the ending was perfect.

I had a blast reading this and would definitely recommend it.

Buried Passions by Andrew Grey

Title: Buried Passions

Author: Andrew Grey

Genre: Contemporary, Humor

Length: Novel (200 pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (January 9, 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: When Broadway actor Jonah receives word that his uncle has passed away and named him the heir to a property in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Jonah’s plan is to settle the estate as quickly as possible and return to his life in New York City. Much to Jonah’s surprise, the inheritance includes the Ashford Cemetery—and its hunky groundskeeper, recent Bosnian immigrant Luka Pavelka.

Jonah soon discovers Luka is more than easy on the eyes. He sees into Jonah’s heart like no man ever before, and his job at the cemetery is all he has. If Jonah sells, Luka is left with nothing. Luka is there for Jonah when Jonah needs someone most, and there’s no denying the chemistry and connection between them. But Jonah has a successful career back in New York. Now he must decide if it’s still the life he wants….

ISBN-13: 978-1-64080-396-1

Product Link: Dreamspinner Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Jonah wants a break from his day to day life of acting when he receives word that he has inherited property. He decides to sell it as soon as possible. Upon arrival to the property he meets Luka, an immigrant that is the groundskeeper. Jonah learns that Luka has no where else to go and so decides to forgo selling the place.

As he gets to know Luka by working with him around the property the two grow closer. I loved Jonah and Luka. You have two very different cultures and mannerisms. Also the prejudices that both face. It was a story of learning and falling in love with someone you never saw coming.

Sweet and hot this story shows how love knows no bounds no matter the circumstances, heritage or country. Well written with two MC’s that get to know on another and throw caution to the wind in this cute story.

Great story.

Hammer of the Witch by Dakota Chase

Title: Hammer of the Witch

Series: Repeating History 02

Author: Dakota Chase

Genre: Teen Fiction, Time Travel

Length: Novel (180 pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press, Harmony Ink (January 9, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: History isn’t dead when you’re living it.

Ash and Grant are about to learn why it was called the Dark Ages, when Merlin, in the guise of their teacher, once again sends them time traveling to reclaim one of the antiquities their prank destroyed: a book called the Malleus Maleficarum, or Hammer of the Witches, which was used to persecute and kill innocent people throughout medieval Europe.

They’ll need to keep their heads down and their wits about them in a Germany ruled by the iron fist of the Inquisition, where anyone who is different is dragged off to horrifying prisons, tortured to confession, and ultimately killed in the worst way imaginable. But it won’t be easy to navigate a frightening and brutal time, secure Merlin’s book, and make it home without attracting attention.

ISBN-13: 978-1-64080-095-3

Product Link: Dreamspinner PressHarmony Ink Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: The next item that Grant and Ash are to retrieve in their time traveling punishment to replace artifacts that were destroyed due to their fighting is a book called the Malleus Maleficarum or The Hammer of the Witch. This single book sent hundreds of people to their deaths in the most horrifying ways.

This task will not be easy. It’s the middle ages and a time where all are suspicious of things that are different and quickly dealt with. This task ends up with Ash retrieving the book but Grant being captured. Now Ash has to save Grant, keep the book safe and get all back to their own time before their demise.

Hair raising and adventurous this story has a great history interwoven between the dialogue of the characters. the details were amazing and the characters intriguing.

A great addition to the series.

Unlikely Hero by Sean Michael (2nd Edition)

Title: Unlikely Hero, (2nd Edition)

Author: Sean Michael

Genre: Contemporary, Mystery

Length: Novel (210 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (November 20, 2017)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: When his three-year-old daughter is kidnapped, Eric Wilson doesn’t have many options, and time is running out. With nowhere else to turn, he reaches out to his ex, influential businessman Brock Vencenza, whose money and contacts might be able to save Josie.

Brock never got over Eric’s loss, and he’s more than willing to help when Eric needs him most. Together with law enforcement and private security, they embark on a twisting investigation to find the little girl—and who wants to hurt her and destroy both men in the process. Under the circumstances, confessing he still has feelings for Eric would be inappropriate, but Brock can’t deny what’s in his heart. He doesn’t know if their love can be rekindled or if he can even protect Eric and Josie. But one thing is certain: Brock’s determined to be the hero in reality that he is in Eric’s eyes.

ISBN: 978-1-63533-538-5

Product Link: Dreamspinner Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Josie has been kidnapped. Eric will do everything he can do to get her back. He calls the one man who can help, the one man that he has always loved. He knows in his heart that the man will do anything for him, even though they had ended their relationship so long ago.

Brock has always loved Eric, but at the time their relationship had came to an end. That didn’t mean his feelings ever stopped. So when he gets a call from a very scared Eric, he jumped right in.

This story has quite a bit of twists to it. It kept me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out the crime. I was shocked at finding the ending but damn was it karma. The little girl was a cutie but she came off as a little brat, but I guess after being kidnapped one would expect it. The story was fully developed and the charaters were damn hot. I loved the secondary characters in this and would love to hear their story.

This is not normally my kind of book, but it was a blast to read. The suspense, danger, excitement with a twisted criminal was what made this story rock. I will definitely have to check this author out more.

I had a good time reading this and would definitely recommend it.

Taming His Wolf by Lynn Hagen

Title: Taming His Wolf

Series: Dark Knights 03

Author: Lynn Hagen

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (97pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (March 5, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Joelle liked boring, predictable, and safe. Though that kind of life left something lacking. But all that changed when Kivani walked through the door. He was exciting, unpredictable, wild, and scared Joelle, too. Joelle wanted to give his life a little shake, but Kivani is determined to turn Joelle’s life upside down.

Kivani Davenport uprooted his life and moved to the city to be one of the Dark Knights. He also left his old life behind to get away from his cousin. Ethan has been a thorn in Kivani’s side for nearly three hundred years, but when he shows up in town, Kivani fears for his mate’s safety. Ethan is a Hunter, and he’s set his sights on Joelle.

Can Kivani save his mate from Ethan’s twisted games, or will Ethan hand Joelle over to the new evil that has invaded the city?

ISBN: 978-1-64243-037-0

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Dark Knights collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. This series is a branch off from several series, starting with Brac Pack. This includes Brac Pack, Brac Village, Christian’s Coven, Zeus’s Pack and many more.

Joelle had basically led a boring life. He loved to read and hang out with his mother. He was still that way, well till Ryan dragged him out. To bad Ryan’s best friend was a bit prickly. Then he met Kivani and his life is about to get a bit more exciting, but he wasn’t really a person who like excitement. Kivani is going to have his hands full.

Kivani, like the other knights, had led a nasty past life. On top of that he was also keeping a secret, his cousin was a hunter. Kivani is an assassin who kept the paranormal’s and their mates safe. Now he has a sexy mate, and danger just keeps on a coming.

Lynn Hagen was one of the first m/m romance authors that I started reading and actually kept on reading. The characters are fully developed and damn hot. They are alpha males with sexy little mates that have had their own problems. They are action packed with quite a bit of danger in them, but don’t worry there is some hot sexy time also.

I loved this book but I knew I would before reading it. This story caught my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. I had a blast with it and can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.