Tag: GLBT Erotic Romance

Eric and Sloot by Cat Blaine

cat-blaine-eric-and-sloot-coverTitle: Eric and Sloot

Series: Arousing Androids # 1

Author: Cat Blaine

Genre: Erotic, Sci-Fi

Length: Short (68pgs)

Publisher: Evernight Publishing (October 29, 2015)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Eric Pread broke up with his boyfriend a year ago, and has been apathetic about getting back out on the market. His friend Sabrina thinks he needs a nudge, and so she sends him a XP30 Sexbot to help him get back in the game. 

Sloot is the XP30 assigned to Eric. He’s no ordinary android. His creator tinkered with him and gave him the ability to love. That isn’t anything Eric wants in a sexbot, and he almost sends Sloot back when he finds out. 

But as time passes, they grow closer and closer and it becomes obvious that Sloot and Eric are two halves of a whole.

ISBN: 978-1-77233-568-2

Product Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/eric-and-sloot-by-cat-blaine/

Reviewer: Shorty 

Review: Eric is having trouble moving on since his last relationship ended so his friends get him an android named Sloot. Eric however does not want to jump into bed right away he’d rather get to know Sloot first.

Sloot is a sex android. The surprising about him was that he has feelings and dreams of being with someone who will treat him right rather than use him like men have done in the past. I loved the interactions between these two. They were endearing and sweet yet thoughtful and considerate of one another.

I especially loved the way Eric protected Sloot. It was an awesome story that was well written with plenty of hot scenes and warm interactions to keep the reader interested.

I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series. 

Omega Mine by Jane Perky

jane-perky-omega-mine-cover-sTitle: Omega Mine

Series: Blue Moon Wolves #6

Author: Jane Perky

Genre: Erotic Romance, Paranormal

Length: Novella (103pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (August 17, 2016)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4.5 Hearts

Blurb: To pay off his father’s gambling debts, Omega wolf Rob is sold to a vicious clan of werebears. Rob thinks dying is better than becoming a sex slave. During the transaction, Rob is unexpectedly saved by a local werewolf.

New to the Blue Moon pack, Colton wants to prove his worth to his new pack by securing an agreement with the local werebear clan. Things go wrong the moment he scents his mate in the roadhouse. Colton makes a deal with the Alpha of the werebears and takes Rob home with him. Rob’s reluctant to give his trust to Colton, but Colton intends to prove to the Omega that he’s the one man Colton’s been waiting for all his life. Colton also has to find a way to explain to his new pack why he would stake the pack’s reputation for a stranger.

Can their love conquer all?

ISBN: 978-1-68295-441-6

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/book/omega-mine

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Blue Moon Wolves 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 read many stories over the years both contemporary and paranormal, but I must say that I think paranormal stories will always be my favorite. And with favorite stories, you have favorite authors that will entertain you and keep you begging for more worlds in this story and the previous are unique and very detailed. They keep your attention throughout the whole book. I also love the fact that they can get pregnant. 

Omegas are the only ones, other than females that can get pregnant. They are indeed very special but it makes them prime meat for stronger wolves. Rob is an omega and his father is an ass. His father is a gambling fool, who decided to sell his son to bear shifters to get rid of his debt. Rob would rather die, but it seems that fate has been looking out for him.

Colton is a gamma wolf, sent by his alpha to make a deal with the bears. He had not expected to find his mate. Nor had he expected to find out that Rob’s father had sold him to the bears. It might cost him his own pack, but he is not going to let his mate get hurt. He will protect him even if it means losing what he has. 

This is an action pact and danger filled story where love finds away. Now I must admit that this story doesn’t flow perfectly for me, and it seemed to be missing something to make it do so. However it didn’t really take away from the story itself. I enjoyed reading this and look forward to the next one.

Light by ‘Nathan Burgoine

nathan-burgoine-light-cover-sTitle: Light

Author: ‘Nathan Burgoine

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, Mystery 

Length: Novel (264 Pages)

Publisher: Bold Strokes Books (October 15, 2013)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Kieran Quinn is a bit telepathic, a little psychokinetic, and very gay—three things that have gotten him through life perfectly well so far—but when self-styled prophet Wyatt Jackson arrives during Pride Week, things take a violent turn.

Kieran’s powers are somewhat underwhelming but do have a habit of refracting light into spectacular rainbows for him to hide behind. Even so, it’s not long before Kieran is struggling to maintain his own anonymity while battling wits with a handsome cop, getting some flirting in with a hunky leather man, saving some drag queens, and escaping the worst blind date in history. It’s enough to make a fledgling hero want to give up before he even begins.

One thing’s for sure: saving the day has never been so fabulous. 

ISBN: 978-1-60282-953-4

Product Link: https://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/light-by-nathan-burgoine-648-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: ‘Nathan Burgoine is a brand new author for me and let me tell you that this story rocked. At first I wasn’t too sure if I wanted to even try it, the title is a bit off until I realized what it meant. Then I found out that it was fantasy and paranormal, well let’s just say I grabbed it up. The cover was a bit freaky but then again it was perfect for this story. 

I have always loved telepathy and telekinesis stories. I mean who wouldn’t want those types of gifts. To hear people’s thoughts and to move things around would be so much damn fun. Then again I am old and would love to have been able to just grab a soda from the fridge without getting off the couch. Nathan gave me a story that is entertaining and full of depth, not to mention the details. It felt like I was right there with them during it all. 

This story kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole story. Kieran had been ten years old when his mother was dying from cancer and he was given his gifts. He had just watched a man who had telekinesis, get killed on television. There was music and bam he was out like a light. When he woke up, he found himself with a few little gifts that he used to help those around him. 

He was looking forward to Pride weekend that is until he found out that Wyatt Jackson was going to be there. Wyatt was a so called prophet who heard voices telling him violence was the answer to getting rid of the sinners. Talk about delusional. However he managed to save a very sexy leather man and things were looking up for them both. Sebastian was about to find out he had some secrets of his own, secrets that he didn’t know he had. Now all they had to do is to stop the crazy man causing trouble.

This was an amazing story that had me reading it more than once. I had a lot of fun with it and would definitely recommend it.

Shadows & Light by Cari Z.

cari-z-shadows-light-coverTitle: Shadows & Light 

Author: Cari Z.

Genre: Erotic Romance, Fantasy, Historical

Length: Novel (183 pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (March 15, 2016)

Heat Level: Sizzling

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: A fight to the death against his former master turns into a chance for Rafael, an assassin denied the immortality he lived to achieve, to learn the shocking truth about the fate he was spared.

Rafael wanted nothing more than to serve his immortal master, Xian, a High One of Clare, who taught him from an early age how to be an assassin. But after failing the final test, Rafael was turned out into the Lower City, abandoned by the one person he thought he could count on.

Years of hatred and thoughts of revenge have fueled Rafael’s quest for vengeance, but when the time comes to strike at Xian, he hesitates and is taken prisoner. Rafael expects to die, either at Xian’s hand or at the hand of Myrtea, his sadistic mistress.

Instead Xian heals him, spares him a brutal interrogation and tells him the dark truth driving the ruthlessness of the High Ones—the source of their immortality is spent. Soon the city will devolve into chaos as High Ones battle one another and the rebelling denizens of the Lower City for power and resources. Xian wants to spare Rafael that pain, just as he spared him the pain of becoming a High One a decade earlier.

Their only chance for survival is to escape Clare before civil war breaks out. Even if they make it out of the city, though, there’s no guarantee that Xian will live through the agonizing process of becoming human again. The only ones they can rely on are each other…if Rafael can bring himself to once again trust his former master, the only man he’s ever loved.

Reader Advisory: This book contains mentions of blood-drinking, blood magic, blood-play, knife-play, addiction and withdrawal, as well as flogging and whipping. This book also refers to pain and blood-play as coping mechanisms.

Publisher’s Note: This book has been released elsewhere. It has been revised and re-edited for re-release with Pride Publishing.

ISBN: 978-1-78651-386-1

Product Link: https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/shadows-and-light

Reviewer: Shorty 

Review: Rafeal has been working toward one goal: becoming a high one. He is devastated to learn he failed the final test and even more so when his master and the man he looked up to, Xian, casts him out. He falls back into the one thing he was good at, an assassin.

Revenge motivated Rafeal meets Xian again and instead of killing him is taken prisoner. Xian finally explains his reasons for failing him and also informs him of the dark secrets of the high ones. Intent on escaping the battle coming between the high ones and the lowers Xian and Rafeal plan to leave.

This book is full of great scenes both suspenseful and thoughtful. I loved how the story played out. It was an amazing journey. Xian and Rafeal, despite the rough beginning once they found each other again, were great together in their bid to survive.

Highly recommended.

Sex & Cocktails by Meredith Russell (2nd Edition)

meredith-russell-sex-and-cocktails-cover-sTitle: Sex & Cocktails

Series: Part of the Sexy Snax Imprint

Author: Meredith Russell

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Contemporary

Length: Novella

Publisher: Pride Publishing (July 28, 2015)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Cocktails make a one-night stand seem like a good idea, but Daniel and Ty discover one night is harder to walk away from than they think.

Daniel Rawlings is happy with his nine-to-five life in Chicago. He has an office job, a mortgage and he’s about to turn thirty. He’s happy—or so he thinks. During the last night of a sun-filled vacation in Miami, he meets wild-haired, free-spirited Ty. With the help of some summery cocktails, Daniel and Ty embark on a passionate one-night stand, though neither man really wants it to be just one night.

The thousand miles between cities may make their relationship harder than either man could have imagined. When Ty visits Daniel in Chicago, they grow closer, and Daniel realizes the two of them could be so much more than just the sex and cocktails of Miami. As their time together draws to a close once again, Daniel and Ty have a decision to make. Is what they have when they’re together worth the heartache of saying goodbye over and over again?

ISBN: 978-1-78430-651-9

Product Link: https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/sex-and-cocktails

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This book was previously released elsewhere. It has been re-edited for re-release with Pride Publishing. I found out that someone I think highly of had read this when it first came out, and that if she loved it, then I knew it would be hot. I was not let down at all. It is short, sexy and very hot. The cover knocked it out of the ball park; I mean the guy is gorgeous. Then you have the title and it shows a little more heat. I looked at the blurb and it was sold.

A one night stand might have been fun, if the guys were not so tuned to each other. It would seem that they want each other for more than just one night. I felt bad for them both though. One lived in Chicago and the other in Miami. It makes one think a one night stand is a terrible idea.

I loved this book and can’t wait to see what other stories this amazing author has out. It shows what each other feels. I never thought long distance romance was a good thing to begin with, then these two get together a second time. It just makes it harder for each to decide what they truly want. It is hot and very sexy; to see these two get together. It makes ones heart feel so much, to know what they feel for each other and their decisions.

I would definitely recommend this book to my friends. It is a lot of depth and details put into a short story. I was amazed with it.

Counterfeit Conscience by Helena Maeve

helena-maeve-counterfeit-conscience-cover-sTitle: Counterfeit Conscience

Series:  Shadow Play 05

Author: Helena Maeve

Genre: Erotic Romance, Thrillers and Suspense

Length: Novella (94 pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (January 5, 2016)

Heat Level: Burning

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: On the brink of retirement, a spy will risk all.

The writing’s on the wall. Will Rowe has no illusions about retaining his post as the head of the largest Section field office in South America. Private contractors, some more lawful than others, already see to most of their interests. It’s only a matter of time before Will himself is made redundant. He’d like to think he’s made peace with the inevitable, but when a figure from his past offers one last chance to make a difference, Will can’t resist.

Caught between his duty to the agency and his commitment to protect his operatives, Will must persuade the man who nearly wrecked his career to give up the one and only constant in his world—revenge.

Ignacio was a low-grade runner for the infamous Macias cartel the last time he and Will spoke. Now he is the head of the family and a direct beneficiary of MI6 cost-cutting measures. Will knows that approaching such a man without his superiors’ knowledge or approval is a perilous undertaking, but he doesn’t expect his body and heart to become forfeit. As events spiral out of his control, Will finds himself at the mercy of an old lover intent on awakening desires he long thought suppressed.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-960-2

Reviewer: Shorty

Product Link:  https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/counterfeit-conscience

Review: This is the fifth book in the shadow play series. Will is given a mission to is dangerous as he tries to put an end to assassinations. In the face of losing his business he wants at least one good mission. 

Ingonico has his fingers in a lot of unsavory things regarding a vicious feud with M16. These two men are past lovers and find themselves torn between their duty ad desires for one another. It is a game of cat and mouse as they both struggle to juggle both without letting on to others.

Although this book can be read as a standalone it would be better to read each book in order as everything in not revealed in each book. You get a better understanding into characters and unanswered questions the further you read the series. It was an o.k. read.

What It Looks Like by Matthew J. Metzger Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi peeps, we have Matthew J. Metzger stopping by with his new release What It Looks Like, we have a great excerpt, a brilliant giveaway and Shorty’s review, so check out the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~

Matthew J. Metzger - What It Looks Like Cover

What It Looks Like

by

Matthew J. Metzger

Eli Bell is the only son of a police chief inspector and a forensic scientist. He’s grown up wonky in a world that only deals with the straight and narrow — and his new boyfriend isn’t helping.

Rob Hawkes is six feet of muscle, tattoos, and arrest warrants. A career criminal and a former guest of Her Majesty’s Prison Service, he’d rather hit Eli’s parents than sit down to dinner with them. One wrong move, and Rob could destroy Eli — and his family — without a second thought.

But this isn’t what it looks like.

Rob’s not in control here — and Eli’s the one to blame.

Continue reading “What It Looks Like by Matthew J. Metzger Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!” →

Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Blow by Dolly Watt

Dolly Watt - Mad, Bad, Dangerous to Blow CoverTitle: Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Blow

Series: N/A

Author: Dolly Watt

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance 

Length: Short Story (43 Pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (April 5, 2016)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 2.5 Hearts

Blurb: Byron scholar, Dexter Wildblood, is in hot pursuit of Adam Blow, but Adam fears that surrendering to their mutual passion is too dangerous to risk.

When university administrator Adam Blow steals the departmental photograph of Professor Dexter Wildblood, Byron scholar and new member of staff, he gets far more than he bargained for. Not only is Wildblood hot for Adam, he doesn’t care who knows or sees. But Adam, worried about jeopardizing his job, is far more cautious and wants to keep Wildblood at bay.

But Wildblood, reckless and dissolute, isn’t easily dissuaded and Adam finds him impossible to resist. Can they work out their differences and surrender to passion? Or will Adam play it safe in the face of danger?

ISBN: 978-1-78651-398-4

Product Link: https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/mad-bad-and-dangerous-to-blow

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Adam has a crush on a certain professor, so much so that he had stolen the man’s picture. Too bad his boss noticed it gone, sent to get another picture from the man leads him into some steamy sex. Wildblood never noticed him, until he walked into his class and now won’t leave him alone.

Now we have a very short and cute, steamy and some hot sex in this story. It was funny as hell but I just didn’t connect with it. Other than the guy liked the guy, stole his picture, gets notice and hot sex, there really doesn’t seem to be a major plot. It came off more like porn then a true story, which was a very big flop for me. It had potential but didn’t come out.

I am afraid that this was one story that was not for me. 

The Handyman Can by Lily G. Blunt

Lily G. Blunt - The Handyma Can CoverTitle: The Handyman Can

Series: N/A

Author: Lily G. Blunt

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance 

Length: Short Story (38 Pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (February 2, 2016)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: Alex is falling in love with Michael, one of the gorgeous handymen who maintain his property. Can Alex trust the Fernando brothers or are they thieves?

After moving into his new house, Alex Sucre employs the three good-looking Fernando brothers as handymen to maintain his home and garden. He’s immediately attracted to Michael, the youngest, and enjoys watching his muscle-packed body through his study window as he works.

After a spate of burglaries in the area, one of Alex’s neighbors accuses the brothers of the thefts. Alex is reluctant to believe that any of them could be responsible, as their business is thriving and they appear to be honest men. But once that seed of doubt has been sown, Alex wonders whether they can be trusted.

Should Alex confront Michael with his suspicions and risk destroying their newly formed relationship? 

ISBN: 978-1-78651-398-4

Product Link: https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/the-handyman-can

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This story was quite a surprise for me. I had not expected to have so much story in such a short story. The characters were a blast and the story was so fully detailed that it felt like I was right there with them. Although the blurb does kind of give the story away in spots.

Alex is falling in love with his sexy handyman. Things are going pretty good, till he is told that the Fernando brothers are his neighbors number one suspects in the burglaries going on in the neighborhood. He doubts someone that he is falling in love with, and it might just cost him everything.

Now I must admit that if I was Michael I would dump his ass. However it made them more believable to me. I loved the crazy ass neighbors and the bit of mystery that this story gave me.

This is a fun little story perfect for when you are taking a break. 

Strength of the Rising Sun by S.A. McAuley (2nd Edition)

S.A. McAuley - Strength of the Rising Sun CoverTitle: Strength of the Rising Sun

Series:  The Borders War # 5

Author: S.A. McAuley

Genre: Action and Adventure, Erotic Romance

Length: Novel (190 pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (January 26, 2016)

Heat Level: Burning

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Merq’s always known there’s only one way Armise and he can end.

The Opposition is losing—both the war and the fight for citizen support—and the Revolution’s victory appears certain. Despite that success, Merq knows his leaders won’t let two of their greatest assets simply walk away. But with Armise fighting for his life, getting out becomes Merq’s primary objective.

Almost two decades of selfishness can’t be alleviated with one right decision, and Merq is faced with the reality of how deeply he has wounded Armise in ways that cannot be seen from the outside. Merq’s world has been upended more times than he can count and he’s always survived, but life without Armise is no longer an option. He just has to prove that to Armise.

Merq believes there are few who are strong enough to challenge them when they stand together. But when the secret Armise has been protecting Merq from is revealed, the truth has consequences neither of them can prepare for.

Reader Advisory: This book contains graphic violence, mention of torture and genetic experimentation.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-995-4

Reviewer: Shorty

Product Link:  https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/strength-of-the-rising-sun

Review: This is the fifth book in the borders war series. I am sitting here trying to put into words how I feel about this book. I feel raw emotionally for sure. This whole series was a rollercoaster ride that I feel honored to have read. 

Merq finds himself feelings things for others instead of being a cold blooded killer. I loved reading how he changed into what he is now as it was no easy adjustment. Armise and Merq’s journey is not an easy one to find happiness. Just when you think they finally find it something else happens to rip it away.

This is the best book in the series as it reveals the secrets that were never answered in the first 4 books. There are twists throughout that leave you spellbound and stunned. This book totally wrecked me. I was crying by the time I was done reading it, and trust me I don’t normally cry while reading a book. Such an amazing journey of two men who started out as enemies and came together despite all the odds. 

Truy and utterly a fantastic read. I highly recommend it.

Powerless by S.A. McAuley (2nd Edition)

S.A. McAuley - Powerless CoverTitle: Powerless (2nd edition)

Series:  The Borders War # 3

Author: S.A. McAuley

Genre: Alternate Reality, Erotic Romance, Men in Uniform

Length: Novella (159 pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (January 12, 2016)

Heat Level: Sizzling

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: He was built to be invincible.

Merq and Armise return to the States after their mission to assassinate the remaining Committee members only to find the leadership of the Revolution isn’t as stable as they had thought.

Outside forces come crashing down on a Revolution stronghold, leaving two of their soldiers gravely wounded. Merq’s history with his brothers in arms Simion and Neveed forces him into making decisions that will impact his future with the Revolution.

Merq has always identified as a soldier first. Always known who deserved his loyalty and who didn’t. But with the uncertainty surrounding the leadership of the Revolution, the mysterious disappearance of the jacquerie and increased activity with the PsychHAgs, Merq knows there are few people he can trust.

The only man Merq wants or needs at his side is Armise Darcan. But his reliance on his former enemy may be a miscalculation that will threaten everything Merq stands for.

Reader Advisory: This book contains references to violence and to genetic experimentation on children.

Publisher’s Note: This book has previously been released under the same title. It has been revised and re-edited for re-release with Pride Publishing.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-973-2

Reviewer: Shorty

Product Link:  https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/powerless

Review: This is the third book in the borders war series and boy does it pack a punch. In this book Merq is torn between loyalties when chaos reigns in the revolution. He goes through some changes as the story unfolds amid betrayal, deceit and some major twists that leave the reader on the edge of their seat awaiting the outcome.

This book spans years not days. So with that being said I loved how the author wrote this book. It has everything, danger, action, romance, and some mind-blowing twists that left me gasping. 

Every time I read the next book in this series I am awed by how well written and thought provoking each book is that it draws the reader in its grasp and doesn’t let go until the very end. The plot was awesome, the characters mesmerizing to the point that I could not stop reading.

Highly, highly recommended.

Boyfriend Forever by Diana DeRicci

Diana DeRicci - Boyfriend Forever CoverTitle: Boyfriend Forever

Series: Boyfriend 02

Author: Diana DeRicci

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance

Length: Novella (101 Pages)

Publisher: MLR Press (September 20, 2015)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Can love survive seven years apart? 

Jayden Sindler let the love of his life walk away seven years ago to give him the chance to fulfill a future Nash Vargas had been working toward since his sophomore year in high school. As the years crawled by, they’d drifted apart, living in two different cities, with two different careers. Over time, the promises of ever after faded. 

Jayden knew he was equally to blame for letting things fall apart. When phone numbers ceased working, when Nash moved jobs then residences, he knew it was really over. 

It was time to let go. 

Can new life be breathed into an old flame? Can hearts forgive? Can Jayden convince Nash to give love one more try?

ISBN: MLR-1-02015-0450

Product Link: http://www.mlrbooks.com/ShowBook.php?book=DRBFEVER

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Diana always gives you a love story that always intrigues you and keeps you captivated. Her stories have a serious tone to them but there is a hint of humor that make it a lot more fun for me to love. I have read a few stories by Diana and have put her on my automatic buy list. So when I got this story, I was not disappointed at all.

The title is what caught my attention first, and then the sexy cover was next. When I read the blurb I knew I had to read it. Like I said I was not disappointed at all. Seven years is a long time to be without the one you love. Jayden had watched Nash leave and felt his heart go with him. Nash had spent his life wanting the future he planned for and he jumped at the chance. As with many relationships, time changes things for them.

Now seven years has gone past, Jayden wants Nash to let him back in. They went seven years with no word from each other, which make it a bit harder for him. He has shown so much strength in the time. Nash has grown up in his way also, and he wants the life he should have had with Jayden.

I would definitely recommend reading this story but only after you read the first one. Otherwise you might get a bit lost. I was happy to have this ending and look forward to hearing more about them in the future.

I had a blast with it and can’t wait to read another story by this amazing author.

Average Grey by A.C. Katt

A.C. Katt - Average Gray Cover LTitle: Average Gray

Series: The Sunset Club #5

Author: A.C. Katt

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Contemporary

Length: Novel (190 Pages)

Publisher: MLR Press, LLC. (July 15, 2016)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Grayson Grey spends all of his time either working at Sunset or taking care of his mother who has leukemia. He has a huge crush on Enzo Del Monte but Enzo is distracted with the manager of the Sunset, Mike Green. 

Two revelations are going to change all that’s going on: Gray finds out that Mike is not gay, he’s just working Enzo for a large sum of money; and Mike stealing from the Sunset. Gray attempts to ride to the rescue but winds up being rescued himself. 

ISBN: MLR-1-02016-0582

Product Link: http://www.mlrbooks.com/ShowBook.php?book=ACKAVGGY

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Sunset Club collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading this series in sequential order.

I haven’t had a chance to read many stories by this author but I was impressed with the worlds she creates. I am afraid that I started reading this one without reading the others first, so I was a bit behind on who the characters were. Which is why I would strongly suggest reading these in sequential order. Now for me I am afraid that I didn’t enjoy this story as much as I should have. The characters were a hit for me; I loved Gray and Enzo quite a bit. However there was just something to the way it was told that didn’t do it for me.

Enzo is a very wealthy man who comes from a family that is full of love and wonder. However when it comes to men, he isn’t sure if they are there for him or his money. When he started coming to Sunset, he notices Grayson right off the bat. However Mike had informed him that Gray was taken. It wasn’t until later that Enzo realizes Mike was playing him for a fool. 

Gray has had a hard life since he was in his teens. His father had left them and his mother was dying from leukemia. He spent his time working his ass off and caring for his mother. However it didn’t mean he didn’t notice Enzo right off the bat. Too bad Enzo did not seem to even notice him. He noticed many things about Mike that Enzo needed to know but he feared his reaction to the news. Thank god a few of the guys noticed the trouble also.

Grayson figured he was named perfect, someone no one would ever notice. Whereas Enzo was what everyone would want, but had no clue if it was for him or his money. Now the problem is they were both too scared to approach each other, then all of a sudden the truth comes out and they are together.

There really doesn’t seem to be that much heat in the story and the romance was a bit dry for me. The story was also not as fluid or flowing at the right pace. I have to admit that the story did not catch my attention like it should have. It jumped from one point to the next way too much. Even the crime of stealing was a bit off. There was no passion in this story which was a drag for me.

The story had great potential however for me it did a flop. You get a great set of characters in the beginning to lead you into this story, however it was not needed. It made it a bit slow for me, which was the exact opposite of what it should have. You don’t see the main guys until a few pages into the story. It seemed to focus on everyone other than our sexy men. I also got tired of hearing about Mike so many times. It felt rushed and just a bunch of stuff added in to make the book longer. If all the added nonsense was taken out and possibly shortened the story, then it would be a hit. 

Overall the story is very cute and charming, but it failed to catch my attention. It won’t stop me from reading the other stories though, just to see what they are like. However I am afraid that this story might have blown the chances of the other books being different. I guess I will just have to check them out though.

I gave this book a higher rating then I would normally because it has great potential, and I feel that the author can do better with her next story. She definitely has a gift. 

What It Looks Like by Matthew J. Metzger Release Blitz & Giveaway!

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Hi peeps, we have Matthew J. Metzger stopping by with his new release What It Looks Like, we have a great excerpt and a brilliant giveaway so check out the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~

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What It Looks Like

by

Matthew J. Metzger

Eli Bell is the only son of a police chief inspector and a forensic scientist. He’s grown up wonky in a world that only deals with the straight and narrow — and his new boyfriend isn’t helping.

Rob Hawkes is six feet of muscle, tattoos, and arrest warrants. A career criminal and a former guest of Her Majesty’s Prison Service, he’d rather hit Eli’s parents than sit down to dinner with them. One wrong move, and Rob could destroy Eli — and his family — without a second thought.

But this isn’t what it looks like.

Rob’s not in control here — and Eli’s the one to blame.

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Tagging Mackenzie by L.M. Somerton

L.M. Somerton - Tagging Mackenzie CoverTitle: Tagging Mackenzie

Author: L.M. Somerton

Genre: Bondage and BDSM, Erotic Romance

Length: Short (34 pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (June 12, 2016) early download

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4 ½ Hearts

Blurb: Achieving a Dom’s undivided attention can have unpredictable consequences.

Steele Denton’s business doing custom paint jobs for fast bikes is booming. He’s in demand and has a reputation for being a perfectionist. Tattooed and intimidating, Steele is also in demand as a Dom at his local BDSM club, Chain of Thorns. He requires perfect submission from any sub he deigns to play with.

Mackenzie Soames is desperate for Steele to notice him, but he might as well be invisible. He has no idea how to get invited into the VIP members’ area that Steele rarely strays from, so he concocts a plan to get Steele’s attention. Kenzie is a talented graffiti artist with a secret identity, known only by his tag, a pair of handcuffs. He spray-paints a BDSM scene on a wall at the side of Steele’s workshop, hoping Steele will see the security footage and track him down. However, Steele is working late and catches him in the act.

Steele recognizes Kenzie from the club and demands twenty-four hours of sexual slavery as penance for the graffiti. Kenzie has no choice but to agree and soon discovers that being Steele’s sub will either make him or break him.

Publisher’s Note: This book has previously been released as part of the His Rules anthology with Pride Publishing.

General Release Date: 9th August 2016

ISBN: 978-1-78651-445-5

Product Link: https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/tagging-mackenzie

Reviewer: Shorty 

Review: Submissive Kenzie has wanted Dom Steele for a while now but Steele ignores him. Kenzie decides to take drastic measures to get the sexy Steele’ attention. What he does not know is that Steele has already noticed and plans to make Kenzie his.

I liked everything about this story from how confidant Steele was to Kenzie insecurities and frustration. However I did not understand why Steele did not let Kenzie know in some way he was interested. I mean Kenzie could have easily been with someone else because he did not know the Dom was interested in him.

Short but hot and sexy read.

Animal Passions by Elizabeth Coldwell

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Series: Lionhearts #6

Author: Elizabeth Coldwell

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Paranormal 

Length: Novella (152 Pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (July 5, 2016)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: He’s destined to meet his mate on a killer vacation.

Horror author Mason Wells is having a midlife crisis. He’s burned out as a writer and he keeps falling for guys who are way too young for him. So when his agent, Nora, arranges a birthday getaway for him and a few close friends in the Spanish Sierra Nevada, it seems like just the break he needs – until Nora is found drowned in the hotel swimming pool. It seems like someone has a hit list of victims, and Mason’s on it. Can the hotel’s gorgeous owner, Xavi, step in and keep Mason safe?

Lion shifter Xavi Bianco loves the peace and solitude of his boutique hotel in the mountains. It’s a shame the place still holds the memory of his ex, Ramón. When the group of brash Americans arrive for a vacation, he doesn’t expect to find himself falling for one of them. But everything tells him Mason Wells is his destined mate, bizarre as it may be, and when Mason’s friends fall victim to a series of horrific attacks, Xavi knows he must do everything to protect Mason, even if it means risking his own life…

ISBN: 978-1-78651-426-4

Product Link: https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/animal-passions

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: You never really see to many lion shifters these days, so the idea of this series was really good. I though the main characters and Nora were pretty well developed, although the secondary characters left a bit to be desired. I also love a good paranormal romance story that has murder, kidnapping and so forth. It makes it quite interesting than the normal romance one sometimes gets these days. 

Mason is a sexy man who just happens to write some pretty good horror stories. He is getting tired of the same routine though and needs a long rest. So when his editor comes up with a trip for them all, he is somewhat excited and somewhat leery. Here he is going to a beautiful country with a wonderful sight. The best sight for him though is the owner of the hotel. 

Xavi is a lion shifter who loves his home and his hotel. He is not a fan of visitors from other countries though. However it would seem that his mate just happens to be the author he is putting up. To his surprise his mate is also human. What would seem like a good plan to romance his mate has turned into danger. It begins with murder and then leads to having his mate kidnapped.

Now I love a good murder mystery added into a romance story, but this one fell flat. I knew who the murderer was before I even made it half way into the story. Also it starts off totally rocking, but then it seemed like the author just rushed the rest of the story. Most of the secondary characters were a bit dull and did nothing for the story at all. Then there was Mason and Xavi, their relationship seemed dull, forced and did not flow like it should.

Also the fact that Xavi was a lion shifter but he did not act like one at all. There was no strength behind him and he seemed more omega then anything. I had hoped for a good, fierce lion shifter who saves his mate, what I got was a dud it would seem. 

Now this story had great potential but the follow thru felt off. The mystery would have been better if there had been more to it. The romance and mating was off as well. The whole story just came off wrong. I am sorry but this one was definitely not for me.