Tag: Mark Adlers

The Vicar of Passmore by Mark Adlers

Title:  The Vicar of Passmore

Series:  N/A

Author:  Mark Adlers

Genre:   Contemporary Humor

Length:  Novella

Publisher:  eXtasy Books (February 15, 2012)

Heat Level:  Moderate

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥♥♥4.5Hearts

Blurb:  The country gives you more than fresh air.

When the townsfolk of Passmore get wind of the fact their Vicar’s new verger, Wilson Rooney, is gay, a series of events spark the start of both his and the vicar’s adventures when it comes to keeping the rather interesting flock of Passmore within the fold. Not only that, they’ll have to gain the approval of the parish council before Wilson can be accepted. No small task when it’s headed by one of the most conservative parish council leaders ever to have walked the face of God’s green earth.

Can the vicar get Wilson accepted into the community? Or will his efforts result in a disaster that will divide the town they have been trying to keep together since the decline in population has hit them hard. Time will tell, but not before love blooms in the most unexpected way and the vicar uses some rather unorthodox methods to get his parishioners to see the light about Wilson and his lifestyle choice.

Product Link:  http://www.extasybooks.com/the-vicar-of-passmore-4/

Reviewer:   Portia

Review:  This book opens before Wilson even gets to town.  The mayor of Passmore is having fits at the very idea of hiring an openly gay man.  The poor vicar is caught in the middle of a debate that has the potential to rip the quiet little village apart.

Okay…confession time.  Once upon a time, when I first started reading M/M fiction, I read a free sci-fi piece off of Mark Adler’s website.  The main character had a detachable penis…I don’t think I ever finished reading that one.  Since then, Mark and I are friends across social media and I love his humor and slant on life.  But, sadly, I have never been tempted to purchase one of his books…until now.

I am a huge fan of the BBC sitcom, The Vicar of Dibley, which ran from 1994 – 2007.  From page one; I felt like I’d been dropped into the tight-knit world that is an English village.  And I giggled through till the end.  This is not your traditional romance. Wilson finds true love, sure.  But, the cast of characters that we meet and fall in love with are amazing.  Mrs. Clump, who misses her dearly departed submissive husband, Mr. Noel, her next door neighbor, who feels he has come to an age where clothing is optional…even to do yard work, and my personal favorite, Farmer Scott, a simple farmer who is very “fond” of his animals. As with all good parody, there is a subtle tread of social commentary, but if you aren’t looking for it…you’ll probably miss it.

I feel confident saying, if all clergy were like the Vicar of Passmore, Karl Edmondson, the world’s houses of worship would be filled to overflowing.  He takes his job as shepherd of his flock serious, but loves and respects each one individually.  I hope this is not a one-off.  I would love to revisit this village again.

The Phoenix Rises by Mark Alders

Title: The Phoenix Rises

Author: Mark Alders

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Short (35pgs)

Publisher: eXtasy Books (1st February 2011)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Struck by the sight of an exotic bird while tree climbing, Wesley is left with an experience that haunts his dreams.

But the bird is something far more than what Wesley could have ever imagined. In fact, the bird isn’t a bird at all.

It’s a phoenix, a rare and magical creature who has been bonded with Wesley and can take the form of a man.

After a while, Wesley falls in love for the phoenix named Shojuno. But with the world turning against the phoenix, can Wesley make the love he feels inside him grow? Or will the greed of man end Wesley’s relationship with Shojuno before it’s even begun?

Purchase Link: http://www.extasybooks.com/the-phoenix-rises-6/

Review: Wesley spots a magical creature in his favorite Ghost Gum tree and is haunted by its image as he visits the tree day after day to see it again. Shojuno is hunted and he requires the help of Wesley so the one who hunts him doesn’t find him.   Can he get Wesley to believe and help him before it’s too late?

This is a well written short story that at times is whimsical and enchanting. Wesley has to learn to believe and trust in Shojuno and to accept that magic can happen. While Shojuno has only to avoid the one who hunts him.

This is a beautifully written story that is both gently erotic and sweetly innocent; the descriptions of the phoenix are exquisitely painted and make you long that you could actually see it.   Wesley’s longing for this incredible creature is quite poignant and his confusion about Shojuno is described wonderfully.

So I recommend this to anyone who wishes to read a story that will take your breath away.

 

 

 

 

Covenation by Mark Adlers

Title: Covenation

Series: Adventures of the Magician’s Coven 02

Author: Mark Alders

Genre: Fantasy, M/M/M, M/M/M/M

Length: Novella (135pgs)

Publisher: eXtasy Books (15th October 2011)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Shane, Joel and Will are faced with a new threat. A weapon so powerful, so hard to resist that the lives of not only themselves, but all those they care about could be affected. What could the weapon be that could devastate them just as they have formed their coven?

His name is James Petrov, a devilishly handsome young man sent by Alistair and his coven to finish off what the dark magician couldn’t complete himself. Can Shane, Joel and Will see through Alistair’s plans before it’s too late? Or will James prove too much, seducing them to the dark coven and ending their own, leaving a wake of destruction in his path?

Purchase Link: http://www.extasybooks.com/covenation-5/

Review: Shane, Joel and Will are back and they face more than they ever realized. James Petrov is calling out to Shane trying to lead him to a trap; can Shane save his coven, James, Dr Obenweiser and Laurence before it’s too late?

This is a quite well written book with a great story-line and plot. This continuing story was great as we saw Shane discover new powers and become stronger with the love of his coven; embarking on an adventure that was fraught with danger and overcome obstacles with his coven’s love when it looked like all was lost.

Mark Alders definitely has a keen imagination and I love how he has his men undressed most of the time. The characters are still wonderful with the three young men still sex mad (thank god) and I love how even though there is a lot (and I mean a lot) of sex it is an integral part of the story and wouldn’t work without it… No I am not making it up or making excuses it really IS necessary to have that much sex… Honest. The adventure in this one is great and I think most people will like it. No, I won’t give you any hints but I will tell you that Dr Obenweiser joins them on this adventure but he won’t be quite as helpful as they had all hoped!

So great characters, great story-line and plot, fantastic magic, lots and lots of hot sex, a good adventure and a happy for now ending… really what more could you ask for?