Island Doctor by Sue Brown

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Series: Island Medic, #1/An Isle Novel
Author: Sue Brown
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 215 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (January 11th, 2016)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Dr. Jeff Martin has spent five years as a rural general practitioner on the Isle of Wight, hiding the fact he’s gay. He travels in secret to see his partner, Tris, but when he discovers Tris has been cheating on him, he ends their relationship. Then Jeff meets island native Cameron Gillard. Cameron is down-to-earth, lively, and treats Jeff like he’s the most important person in his life. Jeff blooms under Cameron’s attention, and he decides to come out to his colleagues and friends.

Just when things are going well, Tris reappears out of the blue. Jeff is no longer interested in Tris, but it seems he has two men to convince. Tris, who can’t believe Jeff is serious about wanting to end their relationship, and Cameron, who can’t hide his jealousy of Tris.
Jeff is certain about one thing—the only man he wants in his life is Cameron. Now he just needs to prove it to him.

ISBN: 978-1-63476-756-9

Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=7304

Reviewer: Portia

Review: This is a fabulous new series set in the world of Isle. A world I happen to be very fond of.

First off, Jeff is an idiot. I loved the guy, but he had way too much going for him to put up with Tris’ mess. Thankfully, he finally gets a clue.

Enter sexy Cameron. These two could not be more different, if they tried. But, somehow they work. Well, they work after a few hurt feelings, a major misunderstanding and some sweet sheet time.

All in all, a very nice beginning to a new series.

Definitely recommending.

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

Letters From A Cowboy by Sue Brown

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Series: Morning Report Stories 04

Author: Sue Brown

Genre: 1950’s Historical, Cowboys

Length: Novel (210pgs)

ISBN: 978-1-63476-492-6

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (10th June 2015)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb: On a ranch, there’s plenty to stand in the way of two men finding romance and their happily ever after—long hours of work, lack of communication, and the expectations of others. But for these cowboys, no obstacles can keep them from realizing their passion and love.

Letters From a Cowboy

When Simon Wood comes to Tamar Ranch, what begins as animosity between him and Chip Henson soon evolves into something very different. They give in to their need, but they’re taking a big risk leaving letters for each other. Soon Simon must choose between leaving the ranch to save Chip’s job or taking an even bigger risk and going back for him.

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=6482

Review: Back in the 50’s being gay could get you killed. Simon moves from ranch to ranch when things get heated. After leaving his last ranch getting caught with his boss, he was lucky to leave with his hide. He comes to the Tamar ranch and finds he like it.  An animosity between him and Chip soon evolve into something much stronger than either has ever had before. This time Simon doesn’t run to save his hide but Chips. How does that work out?

This was a beautifully written, poignant story of love between two men in the 1950’s. There is comradery, lots of action, drama and a beautiful romance. I loved the little letters between the men. This story moved me in so many ways. I will warn ya, once ya start you can’t stop and have a tissue or two handy.

The only issue I had was I was deep into it and bam I turned the page to the epilogue. It ended much too soon, but I loved the end!

If you like historical romance (1950’s, bigotry, cowboys, angst, drama, and some fairly hot man-sex this is definitely for you!

Letters From A Cowboy by Sue Brown Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hiya guys we now have Sue Brown stopping by with the tour for her newest release Letters From A Cowboy, we have a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Cat’s review so enjoy the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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Letters From A Cowboy

(Morning Report 04)
by

Sue Brown

Simon Wood arrives at Tamar Ranch looking for a job after being fired from his last position for seducing the boss’s son. It doesn’t take much for him to prove his skills with horses, so he’s taken on, but soon he clashes hard with Chip Henson.

The animosity between them hides something very different, but not for long. No matter how hard they try to resist their attraction, eventually they give in to their need. They start leaving notes for each other, and others notice and warn them to be more careful.

Fearful of discovery, Simon leaves Tamar Ranch to save Chip’s job. When he learns that his departure sent Chip off the rails, he knows he needs to risk everything and go back for him.

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The Hidden Wolf by Sue Brown Blog Tour, Guest Post, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi peeps, today we have Sue Brown popping in with the tour for her newest release The Hidden Wolf, Sue wrote a guest post, we have a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Cat has done the review for not only The Hidden Wolf but for the first book The Last Wolf as well, so enjoy the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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The Hidden Wolf

(Sapphire Ranch Wolves 02)
by

Sue Brown

Sheriff Milo Clarke has met his mate, Eli Watkins, and now they’re conducting a long distance relationship while Eli runs Cavalry, the security firm protecting Joe and Cal at the Sapphire Ranch from the hunters.

The long distance loving is hard on all three of them, Eli, Clarke and Clarke’s wolf, who is becoming more restless as Clarke refuses to shift. When Clarke going to give into the other side of him and how will Clarke and Eli resolve the distance between their lives?

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In-Decision by Sue Brown Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have Sue Brown stopping by today with her newest release In-Decision, the second book in the Left at the Crossroads series, we have a great excerpt, a wonderful giveaway and my review. So enjoy the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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In-Decision

(Left at the Crossroads 02)
by

Sue Brown

Little Mowbury is a sleepy English village deep in the Cotswolds. The kind of village where you’re only a local if your lineage can be traced back to the dinosaurs. Where you can find everything in the single village shop from morning newspapers to dry-cleaning, and getting your shoes mended. And, of course, where everybody knows everybody else’s business. It’s easy to find… you can’t miss it… just ask anyone and they’ll tell you… “It’s left at the crossroads.”

Eighteen months ago Jason Havers lost the love of his life and it’s time to move on. Applying for the position of chef in a sleepy country pub, a million miles away from his previous life, may well be the fresh start he needs. His new employers immediately take him under their wing and before long he finds himself with a passel of new friends and a job he loves. What he doesn’t expect is Tom, a gorgeous midwife, who stirs up feelings he’s not ready to deal with.

But when someone from his previous life turns up in Little Mowbury, will Jason be able to keep them from revealing the secret he’s been keeping from those he’s come to love?

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The Next Call by Sue Brown Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hiya peeps, we now have Sue Brown popping in with her brand new release The Next Call, we have a fantastic excerpt, a brilliant giveaway and Prime’s review for you to enjoy. So check out the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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 The Next Call

 by

Sue Brown

Mark Grayson volunteers for an LGBT helpline, the same one that helped him through his teenage years. One day he takes a call from “Ricky,” a suicidal man being forced into a marriage he doesn’t want. For weeks Mark talks to Ricky and provides support, but he’s frustrated by the lack of information Ricky provides and the decisions he’s making. In the meantime, Mark starts a relationship with another volunteer. Then tragedy strikes and Mark takes time away from the helpline, but when he comes back, Ricky is waiting. Mark realizes Ricky is stronger than before and their relationship changes, but Mark isn’t sure what their future holds if their relationship is destined to be at the end of the phone.

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Hissed as a Newt by Sue Brown

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Series: With A Kick, #2
Author: Sue Brown
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (82 Pages)
Publisher: Sue Brown’s Stories (September 27, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts
Blurb: “All guys do emotional just in different ways. I eat ice-cream, you get drunk in the gutter…”

A drunk clown rolling around in the gutter is not what David Wright expects to find as he walks to With A Kick, his favorite ice-cream shop. David has had a lousy day. A literary agent has crushed his dreams and all he wants is the consolation of alcoholic ice cream. He’s about to walk away when he realizes the clown has been dumped by his boyfriend.

On a whim, David takes the clown into With a Kick before he gets arrested. Underneath the smeared make-up, he meets Stan, who has just found his boyfriend and best friend getting more than friendly.

Over ice cream, David and Stan discuss their problems and discover maybe they can help each other.

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Hissed-Newt-With-Kick-Book-ebook/dp/B00O01960K

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: David is an aspiring author who just wanted his crime novel published. After talking to one publisher, he was ready to throw in the rug. Deciding to go get ice cream, he finds a very drunk clown.

Stan is a clown, who goes to children’s parties and cheers them up. After one such gig, he came home to find his now ex-boy friend and best friend screwing in their bed. Now they both just need a little cheering up, some ice cream and some hot sex.

This is a cute little story that was a blast to read. I mean I felt bad about their bit of pain, but instead I found myself laughing my ass off. These two are just so perfect together. Stan is a gorgeous young man, who has one hell of a quirky attitude that usually one would just want to shoot. Shoot in a good way, because you can’t help but love him.

As for David, he is just downright adorable and it turns out that he has just a bit of kink to him. He likes the bossiness from Stan.

Once these two get together, you can just see the heat coming off of them. I had such a blast reading this, even though it was missing something major for me to love. I can’t wait to see what other stories Sue has written. There is just a flare to this story that will draw you in. The title itself is a kick. I think it was the title that actually caught my attention from the start.

I would recommend reading this story. I think you will have a blast with it also.

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

Stolen Dreams by Sue Brown Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hiya guys, we have Sue Brown stopping by on her blog tour for her newest release Stolen Dreams. We have a great teaser, a fantastic giveaway and Prime’s review for you to enjoy, so enjoy the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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 Stolen Dreams

 by

Sue Brown

After cheating on and losing the man he loved, Morgan Conway decided to get his life right. Now he owns a coffee shop and is engaged to Jase, an actor and rising star. All is perfect in his world until the man he thought was gone forever walks into his shop. His hidden feelings rush to the surface, unfortunately there for everyone to see, including his fiancé.

Shae Delamere was crushed when Morgan cheated on him five years ago. But he has a reason for seeking Morgan out. As Morgan and Shae get to know each other again, they discover the extent that friends meddled in their lives to keep them apart. Morgan cannot deny he is still in love with Shae, but he is engaged. With some hard decisions to make, Morgan struggles not to hurt the men he cares about—again. Shae has secrets he came to share with Morgan, but revealing them now could keep them apart for good.

Release date: 30th January 2015

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Bells and Balls (With A Kick 04) by Sue Brown Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi peeps, we have Sue Brown stopping by today with her latest release Bells and Balls, we have Lisa’s review for you to enjoy and there’s a fantastic giveaway. So check out the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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 Bells and Balls

 (With a Kick 04)
 by

Sue Brown

Rob Barker had plans for his weekend and they didn’t involve struggling through the pre-Christmas crowds with the five-year-old niece he barely knows. Left with no choice, he grudgingly takes Pearl to see the sights of London, but instead of following the list his sister-in-law gives him, Rob takes her to With A Kick, an ice-cream shop with a difference. His plan is foiled when he discovers With A Kick is closed for a private children’s party, but the owners kindly let Pearl join in.

Rob’s mood improves considerably as he watches Father Christmas hand out presents. Not only is Santa a hot red-head under the beard, he is also one of his rugby team-mates, Mick, a man Rob has always lusted after. After Mick confesses a mutual interest, he agrees to meet Rob at With A Kick’s evening party.

And at this party, there are definitely no kids – or girls – allowed.

Note: Though this book is part of With a Kick series, it can be read as a standalone.

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Chance to be King by Sue Brown Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi peeps, we have Sue Brown stopping by now with her blog tour for her latest release Chance to be King, we have a tantalizing excerpt and a great giveaway. So check out the post, read Prime’s review and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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 Chance to be King

 by

Sue Brown

After working nonstop for two years, actor Eric Pawlowski desperately needs a respite from his grueling schedule and the crippling migraines that come with it. Thinking that a few weeks in a secluded cottage is just the thing, his vacation gets off to a rough start when he almost mows down the only other guy who lives on the remote road. Fortunately Thomas is quick to forgive, and soon he, Eric, and Eric’s two dogs are palling around like they’ve known each other for years.

But when Eric witnesses Thomas coldly order a lost stranger off his property, he starts to question how well he knows him. Despite a mutual attraction that has Eric cursing every time a well-meaning member of the nearby small town interrupts their attempts to get intimate, Eric wonders if acting on his desire for Thomas will get him involved in a situation he shouldn’t be in. When his rented cabin catches fire in the middle of the night and the firemen call it arson, it confirms Eric’s suspicions.

To keep Eric with him, it’s up to Thomas to come clean about who he is… and his involvement in a decade-old web of tragedy and revenge into which Eric has unwittingly walked.

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A Cock in the Window by Sue Brown, 2nd edition

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Series: The Kit Stone Murder Mysteries

Author: Sue Brown
Genre: Mystery
Length: Novel (155 pages)
Publisher: Sue Brown Stories (April 18th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: Kit Stone hides away in his shabby gift shop, supplementing his income by editing romance books. In his spare moments, Kit carves wooden cocks but he never expects the model of one of his carvings to step into his shop.

Steve Mullins is gorgeous and pushes all of Kit’s buttons. For a few days, they get to know each other and Kit is the happiest, he’s been for years.

Then one of the local businessmen is murdered and Steve discovers the body. When Steve becomes the number one suspect, Kit discovers his friends and family have been hiding a dark secret.

ISBN: 9781310462184

Product Link: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/430187

Reviewer: Prime

Review: This book is amazing! There I said it! For one thing, any book that mentions NCIS and Criminal Minds, if only once, peaks my interest. But really, A Cock in the Window is just a guilty pleasure, especially for everyone who enjoys a good British murder mystery. I’m talking about the murder mysteries in a tiny English (or Irish or Scottish or Welsh) village where everyone knows everyone but there are so many secrets brimming in the small community it’s not always easy to work it out

Even the name of book reminds me of an Agatha Christie story. Seriously, while reading this one I started thinking about the show Midsommer Murders or Miss Marple (which is hard to miss even when you don’t want to see it) and Broadchurch. In the end I had the movie Hot Fuzz in my head, because let’s face it, that movie is a send up of all those shows, where in a small village there are secret clubs, everyone knows each other and when something happens it’s “just a terrible accident”.

That was why I liked it and was pulled into the story. Now onto the actual plot, the romanced and the love is a subtle subplot, where the main plot is the mystery of why there are bodies turning up and just what is the secret the elder residents of the village is hiding. The fact that the romance is in the background and there are no personal mysteries concerning either Kit or Steve allowed for some nice character development.

Kit (not Christopher! And honestly, I’ve never worked out how you get Kit from Christopher), anyway, he is a quiet shopkeeper who runs the local trinket and junk store. He’s had one bad breakup, which has left him just a little reclusive. He also happens to like to sell wooden carvings he makes of cocks of the gay porn stars he watches. Steven Mullins walks into a shop near the estate where he lives after recognising his cock in the window. The relationship that develops is sweet. Steve, for a guy that did porn, is a little naive and a little shy. Both characters are endearing. The attraction and love between them is instantly obvious. The roadblock in their relationship is actually a series of murders that happens in the village and Steve is immediately a suspect.

When the mystery is solved and the murderer revealed, it’s hard not to feel sympathy for the perpetrator. It’s kind of like reading/watching Dexter and the entire time you’re cheering for the serial killer. It’s a situation where a community hid their dark secret and with so many people involved, there were so many victims. As I said, if you like British murder mysteries, you’re probably going to at least like this one.

As a side note, Sue Brown in the acknowledgment notes that Dreamspinner Press allowed her the use of her characters in The Isle of…Where? series. They pop up for a fun little scene in Kit’s shop and now I find myself curious enough to go and get that series now.

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

Ed and Marchant by Sue Brown

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Series: Frankie’s Series

Author: Sue Brown

Genre: Contemporary/BDSM

Length: Novella (120 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (November 2014)

Heat Level: Mild

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Blurb: A Novella in Frankie’s Series

Ed Winters despises his job and hates everyone he works with—especially out and proud, happily in love Frankie Mason. He spends his days wishing he could dance, rather than work.

Late to go shopping one day, Ed ends up soaked in Marchant Belarus’s spilled Coke. Ed’s humiliation increases when Marchant, the owner of a BDSM club, realizes Ed is a sub, albeit a very closeted one. Marchant’s attempts to draw Ed out of his shell release years of pent-up anger and hurt over the abuse Ed’s mother and grandmother heaped on him.

Marchant is patient, but nothing he does seems to help until he discovers Ed’s secret love of dancing—a forbidden passion that might be the key to unlocking the confident, secure man Ed could be.

ISBN: 9781632164971

Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5676

Reviewer: GiGi

Review: Wow! This little novella gives a new perspective on what makes the office jerk such a beast! The author did a great job turning a monster into a man I was sympathetic for, and felt I wanted to wrap him up and show him the world is a much better place and he can be better too! That’s exactly what Marchant does for Ed.

Marchant takes the lead, takes control, and shows Ed that he’s not the twisted monster his family led him to believe he was, and that if he doesn’t want to be alone, Ed needs to show his true self to others, welcome them in, and trust his growing circle of friends. It’s a lot of wonderful D/s without the explicit sex scenes, and powerful still!

Fest paced, far too short just because I want more Ed and Marchant! I haven’t made myself familiar with Frankie’s series, now I certainly will!

Final Admission by Sue Brown

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Author: Sue Brown

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novel (230 pages)

ISBN: 978-1-62798-618-2

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (February 26th 2014)1st Edition published by Noble Romance Publishing, December 2011

Heat Level: Moderate to Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb: When Ethan Williams lands a job at Bingwell, Brock and Bacon, he realizes his co-workers aren’t exaggerating about James Trenchard. He really is a dick. But after Ethan is forced to work closely with James, he realizes there’s more to the lawyer than meets the eye.

Vibrant Ethan is a desperate reason to live again as James endures silent guilt and abuse from his husband after an accident. He calls Ethan for help after a beating, and stolen moments soon become the norm, but they can’t hide forever.

Ethan’s co-workers think he got his promotion because James is sweet on him, James is still being beaten despite his family’s concern, and the situation is swiftly becoming intolerable. Ethan and James need to find a way out of the cycle that’s hurting them both before their brand new love suffers as well.
Purchase Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4738

Review: This book was awesome. It had me from the first line. Final Admission is one of those books that once you pick it up you cannot put it down. It’s a real page turner.

Ethan is a rather new employee in the advertising firm of Bingwell, Brock and Bacon. He is very good at what he does and moves up very fast in the firm. He meets James and his first opinion is he agrees with the office gossip and talk that James is a real Dick. In a meeting, James teases him. This makes Ethan not only more pissed at the man but also he can’t get James out from under his skin or out of his fantasies.

James looks confident and flirts with everyone. Some talk as if he is a big player. No one knows that underneath the pretty, confident, airs he is an abused spouse.

This is a very beautifully written story of spousal abuse. I like how the author added a bit of casual humor to soften the angsty storyline. It brings home the fact that no matter the status, or sex of an individual, abuse is real. I also liked that this wasn’t a love at first sight or insta love story. This relationship builds from co-workers, to friendship to more. I am also glad the author made the office a mixed sex office and not everyone in the story is gay. It had a very realistic vibe.
If you want to read a fabulous story of dealing with change of a lover, spousal abuse and recovery, this is a great one to read. I will definitely be reading more Sue Brown.

If you like office romance, friends to lovers, sexy lawyers, Spousal abuse, recovery, love, angst, loving relatives, and some pretty hot mansex this is definitely for you.

Frankie & Al by Sue Brown

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Author: Sue Brown
Genre: Contemporary/Humor
Length: Novel (158 pages)
ISBN: B00J5KO5AC
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (March 21st, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Reviewer: Eric
Blurb: Dumped by his boyfriend, Frankie Mason goes out with the girls, gets totally trashed, and ends his night by falling in front of a taxi. He’s rescued by a man with beautiful green eyes who takes care of him until he’s put into an ambulance. Frankie curses himself as he realizes he doesn’t have the man’s phone number. Still in pain a few days later, he is dragged out to a club only to be saved by Green Eyes once more. This time, he isn’t letting the man go.

Unfortunately, Frankie has to attend a team-building exercise, nicknamed Womb Weekend, organized by his company. Al is working so he doesn’t mind, until he discovers who the team leader is. Al has a lot of explaining to do!

Purchase Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4774

Review: This is another example of Dreamspinner Press’s eye for excellently written romance. And with Sue Brown’s excellent storyline, there is no way this is book is a disappointment.

When Frankie gets broken up with, he goes through a small stage of depression. He figures the only way to get over being broken up with is to devour himself in liquor. It is amazing how Sue Brown knows how to write the perfect characters. The way Frankie and Al interact and go about their daily lives is purely entertaining and then some.

The story is so interesting, fast paced, and strong. I love how Frankie and Al interact and how their interaction with each other fuels the story, keeping it fresh and interesting. And the more I read into it, the more addicted I became. Overall, it is fast paced, interesting, and well worth the money put forth to it. Go out and get it today.

Grand Adventures by Various Authors, Blog Tour & Giveaway!

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Hey guys, a bunch of us bloggers have got together to show our support for T.J. Klune and Eric Arvin by joining up for the Grand Adventures blog tour. This blog tour is to bring to attention the wonderful authors who donated a story and Dreamspinners Press who are donating 100% of the income from the sale to Eric & T.J. and there’s even a great giveaway for you to enjoy!  I know the people in this genre are just incredible! So check out what the authors have to say, visit Dreamspinners Press and have a look at the great Grand Adventures goodies and click our Rafflecopter link to win some of those great goodies 🙂 ~Pixie~ p.s. I’d like to give a shout out to Brandilyn from Prism Book Alliance for pulling us bloggers together and organizing our roles in this tour 😉

 

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On September 1, 2011, TJ Klune wrote, “…it’s not about the ending, it’s about the journey…” in a review of Eric Arvin’s Woke Up in a Strange Place. With those words, two men began a journey of love and invited us to ride along. TJ and Eric have shared so much with us: their wonderful books, their smiles, their humor, their lives, and their inspiring devotion to each other. In December of 2013, their journey took a detour when Eric was taken to the emergency room. He survived the surgery to remove a cavernous hemangioma from his brain stem, but the challenges TJ and Eric face are far from over.

The authors in this anthology donated their talent as a way to support Eric’s continued recovery, to help bring strength to TJ, and to show both of them just how much love surrounds them. Grand Adventures is a diverse range of stories about the journey of love. We’re going on some grand adventures for a great cause. Thank you for joining us.

One hundred percent of the income from this volume goes directly to TJ and Eric.

Foreword by S.A. McAuley

An Unexpected Thing by John Amory (Sequel to Protection)

The Twinkie Ignition by J.E. Birk

When Friendship Becomes More by Sophie Bonaste

Isle of Waiting by Sue Brown (A Missing Moment from Isle of Waves)

The Jogger by KC Burn

Holding Court by Cardeno C.

For Dear Life by Mary Calmes

Under the Full Moon by Ellis Carrington

Stripped by Shae Connor (2nd Edition)

That Place Across the Hall by C.C. Dado

Mistaken MD by Phoenix Emrys

Cops and Comix by Rhys Ford

Last First Kiss by LE Franks

Tomorrow by John Goode

From Fantasy to Friends by CR Guiliano (A Companion to For You)

Witness Protected by Dawn Kimberly Johnson

Water Under the Bridge by Mia Kerick (Sequel to Not Broken, Just Bent)

A Gentle Shove of Human Kindness by Amy Lane

Air (Roads #1.75 million) by Garrett Leigh (A Companion to SlideRoads: Book 1.75)

An Atheist and a Yoga Instructor Walk into a Bar by Rowan McAllister

Stalking 101 by Moria McCain

Simple Desires by Tempeste O’Riley (A Spin-off of Designs of Desire)

Object of Care by Zahra Owens (A Clouds and Rain Story)

Kid Confusion by Madison Parker (A Companion to Play Me, I’m Yours)

Fall Train by Jaime Samms

The Exhibition by Andrea Speed (An Infected Short; Infected: Roan and Dylan)

What You Will by Tinnean (A Companion to Two Lips, Indifferent Red)

Prologue by Brandon Witt

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John Amory:

Hello everyone! My name is John Amory, and my contribution to the Grand Adventures anthology is titled “An Unexpected Thing.” This short is actually a sequel to a story that Dreamspinner published last June in its Daily Dose compilation called “Protection.” The new story picks up about two years after Jamie and Ben met; both are back from London and traveling the West Coast. Jamie is en route to a shooting competition with Ben in tow, but when their plane is diverted, they are forced to find their own way through the Cascades to Seattle. They, of course, find something else along the way.

I have never met TJ or Eric, but I was struck by their struggle like everyone else. We are all a family of authors and readers in this genre, and it felt like someone in our family had suddenly fallen ill. I wanted to help, especially since TJ’s book Into This River I Drown had such an effect on me. When “Protection” was accepted for publication last year, it was the first book I chose from Dreamspinner’s catalog to read, so that I could get a feel for their audience, their authors, the style of stories they publish, etc. I was blown away by River, which is, in so many ways, a really atypical (but still brilliant) M/M romance. There was so much else going on: grief, redemption, faith, closure, all of these things played into the book’s themes, and they’re all things I think TJ handled beautifully. So I began “An Unexpected Thing” as a sequel to “Protection” that contained a guest appearance by two of TJ’s characters from Roseland, which seemed only appropriate given its ties to River. I eventually re-edited the story to not include TJ’s characters (since, if all the authors did that, it would be taxing on TJ to edit and approve each story), but the essence that those characters brought to the story is still there, as well as some other Easter eggs for fans of TJ’s book. “An Unexpected Thing” is about finding love in places you never thought you would, with people you never thought you would. That’s something I got from Into This River I Drown and from TJ and Eric’s personal story, and I think it’s something universal: keep your eyes and heart open, because The One might be someone you’d never notice otherwise.

Thanks for reading and for supporting Grand Adventures! You can find me on Twitter (@JohnAmory) or on GoodReads. Feel free to drop a line! Happy reading!

About John Amory:

John Amory is and always will be a hopeless romantic, which he blames on watching too many episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210 growing up. He began writing stories and poems as a child, continuing through high school. He put writing on the backburner for a number of years, during which time he finished both Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in English, and is thrilled to be creating again now that he knows what “free time” means.

In another life, John is a newly minted college professor, as well as an actor/director/choreographer/playwright whose work has been performed in New York City and elsewhere. He is also obsessed with television and keeps two blogs on the subject: one for general reviews and comments (faketvcritic.blogspot.com), and one devoted solely to So You Think You Can Dance (cuttingsytycd.blogspot.com).

Feel free to drop a message here or on Twitter to say hi!

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Sophie Bonaste:

1. Tell us about your contribution to the anthology.

My short story is called When Friendship Becomes More.

Here’s the official blurb, because it explains the story better than I could:

Despite their differences, Jamie and Roy are not only college roommates, but best friends. What Jamie doesn’t know is that Roy has had a crush on him for years. When Jamie realizes Roy’s feelings during a camping trip with friends, the attraction will either prove mutual, or it will tear their friendship apart.

 

I’m really proud of this short story. It has moments that will make you laugh and cry. I hope everyone out there loves it as much as I do. 

 

2. What is your favorite TJ and Eric memory?

Well, I haven’t been lucky enough to meet TJ or Eric in person. But I remember reading the news of TJ’s proposal in October of last year. I was instantly touched by the obvious love between the two men. It may not have been a showy proposal like that Home Depot one that went viral a few months ago, but it was one of the most love-filled proposals I’ve ever seen. And isn’t that what’s really important?

 

3. Why did you choose to participate in the anthology?

When I heard about the anthology it was a no-brainer. I knew I had to help TJ and Eric in any way I could. And since writing is one of my favorite things to do anyway, it was a win-win.

 

4. Do you have anything to say to TJ and Eric?

I just wanted to say that you two are both some of the strongest people I’ve ever known. I wish you only the best as you go forward. Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!!!!!

About Sophie Bonaste:

Sophie Bonaste is a novelist who never set out to be a novelist. As a child, she wanted to be a Broadway actress and spent her childhood in numerous productions. But when adulthood set in and reality took over, Sophie chose to up the theater for a steady paycheck and instead turned to writing as a creative outlet. She stumbled into the M/M genre through fanfiction and never looked back. Sophie is quite happy with her change in artistic expression and doesn’t plan to stop writing for a long time.

 A self-proclaimed nerd, Sophie is an avid fan of all things Star Wars and Harry Potter. (Sophie is a member of the Slytherin house, for those who were wondering.) Sophie also spends many hours watching and re-watching nerdy television shows. When she is not obsessing over the latest and greatest in nerdy entertainment, Sophie can be found screaming at her television during American football games. (Go Pack Go!) Sophie currently lives in Pennsylvania, about twenty minutes from her childhood town of The Middle of Nowhere.

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Turning Over by Sue Brown

2248Title:   Turning Over

Series: The Arches, Book #3

Author: Sue Brown

Genre: Contemporary

Length:   Novella (69 pages)

Publisher:  Total E Bound Publishing (August 23, 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts

Reviewer:  Cat

Blurb:   Book Three in The Arches series.

Milo has a history of screwing up his life. He meets David at The Arches gym and realizes this is his chance to start afresh.

By some miracle, Milo, Matt’s ex-boyfriend, has managed to hold down his job at The Arches gym, and keep his room in Jimmy’s house, despite being a total slob. But Milo is really bored of cleaning and the menial jobs he does every day. Then David St. Giles walks into the gym, he’s in London for two months and looking for temporary membership. Tall, dark, and handsome David has Milo’s dream job as a political lobbyist and the contacts to get Milo finally into the career he’s always wanted.

Milo has a history of using his boyfriends and friends to get what he wants, and Gabe, Matt’s current boyfriend, is determined to warn David away. David doesn’t take the hint and invites Milo out. Milo is attracted to David, even if the man keeps trying to top him. This time he doesn’t want to take advantage of David, but he’d be stupid not to, wouldn’t he?

Purchase Link:  http://www.total-e-bound.com/product.asp?P_ID=2248

Review:   Milo is working at a gay gym called the arches. His friend gets him the job when he once again was down and out. Luca gave him job as janitor and Jimmy let him have two months free rent to get on his feet. He meets David and his life changes. Milo is always in control and always a top. But which man will give if either?

I was really loving this story. The banter between David and Milo was Interesting and hot. I was on pins and needles to see the D/s action between them and see if David finally managed to get Milo to submit or if Milo got David to switch. However, I was greatly disappointed when things looked like it was just heating up, I turn the page and it says epilogue…. What the heck?
I will say the story was interesting, the characters were great, the sex pretty good, the ending sweet, but I would have liked one good D/s scene with David and Milo. The end came way too soon, and to me the story felt rushed.

I recommend this to anyone that likes gay gyms, lobbyists, a man set on getting what he wants, awesome friends, and a sweet ending.

Isle of Wishes by Sue Brown

IsleOfWishesLGTitle:  Isle of Wishes

Series:  Isle of Wight, Book #2

Author:  Sue Brown

Genre:   Contemporary Romance

Length:  Novel (242 pages)

Publisher:  Dreamspinner Press (August 19th 2013)

Heat Level:  Explicit

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts

Blurb:   Sequel to the Isle of… Where?

After a whirlwind vacation on the Isle of Wight, where he found the love of his life, Sam Owens sends Liam Marshall home to Michigan to tie up loose ends so they can be together forever. When all communication with Liam goes silent, Sam worries. Fearing the worst, he enlists the help of his brother, British Metropolitan police officer Paul Owens, to help him find Liam and get him back safely in time for their wedding. Paul has little difficulty digging into this mystery across the pond. Paul is also good-looking and openly bisexual, all of which adds to the dismay of Wisconsin Detective Olaf Skandik.

Olaf is ex-military and still closeted now that he’s part of the police department. He’s frustrated, hemmed in by the walls he’s erected, and when he meets Paul, he wonders if this may be the time and opportunity for change. Looking into his brother’s missing fiancé, Paul also starts looking into Olaf, and business soon mixes with pleasure, a bit of romance that may strengthen his case for them to make a future together.

Product Link:  http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4106

Reviewer:   Tams

Review:  In Book 1, The Isle of Where, we were introduced to Sam and Liam. Now in wishes Liam has approval to move to and live in the UK so he and Sam are crazy busy planning their wedding. When several days pass with no phone call, email, or text from Liam, Sam knows something is wrong. He calls his brother Paul, who’s a police detective, and the Owen’s family backs the brothers as they make plans to fly to the US to find Liam.

Paul puts his experience as a cop to work and quickly gets information on Liam’s missing rental car and get’s the local police involved. The officer assigned to Liam’s case is Olaf Skandik, an extremely tall and extremely attractive cop with blonde hair and aquamarine eyes that stirs something inside Paul. A few stolen glances from Olaf, and Paul is assured that the feeling is mutual. But the sexy US cop is so far in the closet he probably couldn’t find the knob with a map and a flashlight!

Paul is really good at his job and gets under Olaf’s skin in more ways than one, as he wiggles his way into the investigation. While following the leads to find out what happened to Liam, the two become very close, in more ways than one. When Olaf finds himself in London for Sam and Liam’s wedding, will it be just one last hoorah for him and Paul? Or will he find that knob, and have the courage to turn it so he can be happy with Paul?

I’ve read several of Brown’s books now and I’ve yet to be disappointed. I love the way she’s able to show the difference in the various characters with speech and mannerisms, I can seriously hear Paul and Sam bickering with their British accents in my head while I’m reading! She also conveys the differences in cultures to the reader. Paul is a bi-sexual cop in London who hasn’t been given much grief about the fact that he likes girls and boys. A few heads spin when he falls in love with a man, but overall there aren’t any big waves. Olaf on the other hand stands to lose everything and everyone. But he’d gain one sexy as husband that he can’t keep his hands off of and the obnoxiously loud and loveable Owens family.

Must read for Sue Brown fans, another success. Hopeless romantics that love a couple of sexy men that can’t stop throwing themselves at each other just might like this one as well, I sure did!

 

The Isle of…Where? by Sue Brown

IsleOfWhereLGTitle:  The Isle of… Where?

Series: The Isle of…Where, Book 1 

Author:  Sue Brown

Genre:   Contemporary

Length:  Novel (250 pages)

Publisher:  Dreamspinner Press (June 29th, 2013)

Heat Level:  Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4.5Hearts 

Blurb:   When Liam Marshall’s best friend, Alex, loses his fight with colon cancer, he leaves Liam one final request: buy a ticket to Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, and scatter Alex’s ashes off the pier. Liam is tired, worn out, and in desperate need of a vacation, but instead of sun, sea, sand, and hot cabana boys, he gets a rickety old train, revolting kids, and no Ewan MacGregor.

Liam would have done anything for his friend, but fulfilling Alex’s final wish means letting go of the only family Liam had left. Lost, he freezes on the pier… until Sam Owens comes to his rescue.

Sam’s family has vacationed on the Isle of Wight every year for as long as he can remember, but he’s never met anyone like Liam. Determined to make Liam’s vacation one to remember, Sam looks after him-in and out of the bedroom. He even introduces Liam to his entire family. But as Sam helps Liam let go, he’s forced to admit that he wants Liam to hang on-not to his old life, but to Sam and what they have together.

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Reviewer:   Tams

Review:  Liam Marshall lost his best friend to cancer and has travelled across the country, to the Isle of Wight, to honor Alex’s last wish. Every day he takes the train to the pier and is consistently unable to do what he came to do. One afternoon he breaks down and Sam is there to pick him up, dust him off, and kisses him until he forgets about all the pain and misery he’s feeling.

Sam is carefree, outspoken, and downright brash. He’s also tall, dark, and sexy, and Liam takes notice. Liam is vulnerable and Sam is more than willing to be a shoulder to cry on. Their theme song should be ‘I knew I loved you before I met you’ by Sound garden! The unrealistic aspect of their instantaneous love is balanced well with the inner monologue that is Liam’s thoughts. He argues with himself and the voice of his dead best friend that has taken up residency in his head that it’s all too much too fast. But Sam is vulnerable as well, even if he is pushy and demanding, and Liam quickly finds himself dreading the trip home. These two are intoxicated with each other, but can their newborn relationship survive the strain of living on separate continents?

I loved this book! From the farfetched insta-love to Sam taking the lead everywhere but in the bedroom, these two completely complement each other. Love is love; it knows no boundaries and doesn’t conform to normality. Sam’s heart never recognized the miles that were between them, it only recognized its other half, Liam. Brown has an uncanny ability to take hardship and raw emotion and turn it into one hell of a love story. Get your fans ready because there are some drool worthy sex scenes in this book, passionate and intense.

I anxiously await the next book in this series so I can catch up with Liam and Sam. Fans of steamy man love, romance, and a teensy bit of drama will want to add this one to your TBR pile!

The Sky is Dead by Sue Brown

SkyIsDead[The]LGTitle:  The Sky Is Dead

Author:  Sue Brown       

Genre:   Contemporary/Coming of Age

Length:  Novel (232 pages)

Publisher:  Dreamspinner Press (April 17th, 2013)

Heat Level:  Explicit

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Blurb:   Danny is young, gay, and homeless. He lives in the park, preferring to avoid attention, but when thugs confront a stranger, Danny rushes to his rescue. He and the would-be victim, Harry, form a cautious friendship that deepens months later, when Harry persuades Danny to visit his home. Daring to believe he has found happiness, Danny finds his world turned upside down yet again when tragedy strikes.

Until he runs out of options, Danny won’t trust anyone. Finally he has to accept the offer of a home, and Danny becomes David, but adjusting to a new life isn’t easy. When he meets the mysterious Jack, it stirs up feelings he thought were long gone. Can David dare to allow himself to love? Or will the truth bring his new world tumbling down around him?

Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3751Royalties from this book are going to The Albert Kennedy Trust, a UK charity supporting homeless LGBT teenagers.

Reviewer:   Tams

Review:  The story starts off in present time, with David facing his fears of telling his long time partner the truth about his past. Having been thrown out by his parents at the startling age of 16 for being gay, life has been a hard road for David. Homeless, he was forced to subject himself to damaging abuse at the hands of other men. He was stabbed and his poor body has rattled with sickness brought on by his surroundings.

Everyone he’s ever loved has left him. First his parents, then Steve and now Harry. He’s understandably cautious when Mary and Sylvia offer him a flat, rent free. Having lost her son to a gay bashing, Mary has spent the last several years opening her heart and home to young gay/trans kids to give them options aside from living on the street or in shelters. Her daughter Sylvia introduces her to David, after his most recent hospital visit with yet another bought of pneumonia.

Mary insists that David pull his own weight, and that includes helping out at the homeless shelter he himself used to frequent. It’s here that he meets Jack. A force of nature is what Jack is. And David recognizes him immediately as someone from his past. After eight years together, David finally opens up to Jack. Once Jack has gotten over the shock of the secrets David has held locked inside these past eight years, will it make their bond stronger? Or will it tear them apart, Leaving David lost and alone, just as he’s always feared?

Brown has written an emotionally raw story of young, gay, homeless teen. The realism of this story drew me in from the start. I found myself tearing up a couple of times as I learned more about David’s journey, that started as Danny. How he was used and abused and tossed aside like garbage. Made to believe he was worthless and ugly. Then, how the love of two strangers and an inexperienced young man saved his life and taught him that he truly was worthy and loveable.

The ending was a bit abrupt, almost rushed. I wanted more resolution there, but I did get my HEA so I’m happy overall.

 

Luke's Present by Sue Brown

Luke's Present 400x600Title: Luke’s Present

Series: Morning Report 3.5

Author: Sue Brown

Genre: M/M, Holiday

Length: Novelette (62 pg)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 19th, 2012)

Reviewer: Thommie

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts

Blurb: Lost Cow Ranch foreman Simon Bryan is worried about Luke, his boss and possessive partner of twelve years. Reeling from the flood that took his horse, Luke has postponed surgery on his knee, and his nightmares have been escalating. Worse, he is pulling away from Simon emotionally. Desperate to help his lover cope, Simon plans a special Christmas gift, but it is Luke’s present that changes their relationship forever.

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Review: The fourth book in the Morning Report series finds Luke and Simon, partners for a decade, in a very bad emotional state. Luke is taking his injury and death of his beloved horse Lulu very badly. His fears and nightmares are holding him back and that is taking a toll not only at his health, but at his relationship as well. He’s slowly withdrawing from everyone and Simon is trying every trick he knows to bring the man he loves back from his inner darkness. With the approaching Christmas and the love and support of their friends and family Simon achieves to crack through the armor Luke has built around his mind and one step at the time get him through the healing process. But, love goes both ways and Luke shows his with a most unexpected act. After all when there is love you can survive it all and the pair recognizes how blessed they’ve been to be surrounded by that wonderful feeling.

This story is both sweet and hot. There are cowboys, there are horses, there is the classic Texan Momma (loved her), there are troubles and there is love. All very important components for a fine story. I did find it a bit rushed though, the pace felt like a sprint and there was no time left to absorb the bittersweet scenes or the hot sexual ones. Unfortunately I did not connect with the characters and failed to “feel” what they were feeling. It’s one of the rare times where I wish a story was a bit more developed and detailed on the sensory part.

Nevertheless I liked it and if you’ve followed the series you should definitely read this and catch up with Simon and Luke.