First New Year’s After the Apocalypse by Jessica Payseur (Bah Humbug Giveaway!)

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Series: 2016 Advent Calendar Bah Humbug

Author: Jessica Payseur

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday

Length: Short Story (49 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 31, 2016)

Heat Level: Low 

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts

Blurb: Wade Turner takes a drunk Jaxxon home after work hoping to get laid. What he gets instead is news that the world as they know it is ending—superbugs are sweeping the nation, leaving high death tolls in their wake, and the president has been assassinated. In this new storm of chaos everyone is referring to as the Apocalypse, Wade decides their chances are better if they stick together.

But when Jaxxon’s ex dies in a hurricane and his daughter goes missing, Wade watches the man he loves slip into despair. Desperate to save his relationship, Wade leaves in the middle of the night on a dangerous journey to save Jaxxon’s daughter—a child he’s not sure is even still alive. If he can put this family back together, maybe there will still be something worth celebrating in the aftermath of the Apocalypse.

ISBN: 978-1-63533-193-6

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/first-new-years-after-the-apocalypse-by-jessica-payseur-7987-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: When I first started reading this story, I wasn’t too sure if I was going to even like it a little. Jaxxon is not my idea of a good man let alone boyfriend.  His wife and daughter left for Florida to start over, and Jaxxon just gets drunk. Then a superbug hits and many die around them every single day.  Then the news comes that his wife and her family are dead, and he has no idea where his daughter is.  Wade however is a different matter; he is in love with Jaxxon but can see what is going to happen.  So he leaves in search of Jaxxon’s daughter, and if you want to know the rest you have to read the book.

I can’t say that I liked this book, but it was interesting.  It wasn’t a Christmas story but it does have a happy ending.  When I first started reading it, I was thinking that it was just thrown in because there really isn’t anything celebrating the holiday.  Even the cover was depressing. However the ending was better than I thought it would be.  I just hate to admit that this was not a story for me.

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2016 Top Ten Gay Romance from JMS Books Release Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have the JMS Books anthology 2016 Top Ten Gay Romance stopping by today to celebrates it’s release, 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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2016 Top Ten Gay Romance

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Becky Black, T.A. Creech, Rebecca James, Shawn Lane, J.L. Merrow, A.R. Moler, Terry O’Reilly, Michael P. Thomas, Tinnean, J.D. Walker. Edited by J.M.Snyder

2016 Top Ten Gay Romance brings together the best-selling short stories published by JMS Books that year.

From first love to true love, from submission to sensual, from heat to sweet and everything in between, the couples in these stories are sure to keep you turning the pages as you fall in love with them. The 10 stories in this head-over-heels collection go beyond bedtime reading. Whether happily ever after or happy for now, there’s an ending for everyone in here!

Contains the stories:

· Me and My Big Mouth by Becky Black 
· Captive by T.A. Creech 
· Love Lost, Love Found by Rebecca James 
· Accidentally His by Shawn Lane 
· A Pint of Beer, a Bag of Chips, and Thou by J.L. Merrow 
· For the Last Time by A.R. Moler 
· First and Goal by Terry O’Reilly
· It’s Not Yule, It’s Me by Michael P. Thomas 
· In His Line of Work by Tinnean 
· And This is Ed by J.D. Walker

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Ranger Station Haven by S.A. Stovall (Bah Humbug Giveaway!)

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Series: 2016 Advent Calendar Bah Humbug

Author:  S.A. Stovall

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday

Length: Short Story (42 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 30, 2016)

Heat Level: None

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Federal park ranger Carter Williams dislikes kids almost as much as he dislikes Christmas. He chose his career to escape human contact, not embrace it. And no matter how much his husband Owen tries to sway his opinion, Carter is a grump who would rather ignore the holiday. Owen’s efforts are put on hold, however, when they get a call about six missing foster kids lost in the park.

Christmas Eve takes a turn for the worse when Owen injures himself rescuing the children. Stranded in a snowstorm until dawn, Carter has to keep Owen awake and healthy while simultaneously watching six runaways. What he thinks is a nightmare come to life is actually a beautiful gift in disguise—the kids transform the ranger station into a Christmas wonderland. And before it’s all said and done, they might transform Carter’s heart as well—if he can keep his bah humbug attitude in check. 

ISBN: 978-1-63533-192-9

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/ranger-station-haven-by-sa-stovall-7986-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This story is more cute and tender then funny as hell, although it is that also.  Carter and his husband are Federal park rangers.  Whereas his husband is into the holidays and kids, Carter hates them.  That is until this Christmas… and well you have just got to read it.

I was definitely not ready for this one, but damn it was cute.  I especially liked the kids and well you will see.  You cannot really go into detail about these stories without giving them away.  I got a kick out of it and definitely would read it next Christmas.  It is a very quirky and fun story. 

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The Road to Frosty Hollow by R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell Blog Tour, Reader Questions, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell stopping by today with the tour for their new release The Road to Frosty Hollow, we have post where R.J. & Meredith answers their readers questions,  a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway so check out the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~

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The Road to Frosty Hollow

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R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell

Nick and Cameron face old demons, and find new love, on a Christmas road trip.

Former Marine Nick Sheridan is at a crossroads. With his entire life ahead of him he struggles to find direction and his place in the world. Car sharing to get home for his sister’s Christmas wedding seems like a good idea at first. Spending the time with the man he kissed and left years before, maybe not so much.

Cameron Bennett lost most of his teenage years to cancer and he now lives every day to the fullest. He decides to drive from Seattle to Vermont for his best friend’s wedding and capture moments of it on film. He hadn’t planned on car sharing with the man who kissed him ten years ago, but somehow he ends up with a brooding Nick by his side.

Along the way, the men learn that sometimes life plans mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. Love can be found in the most unexpected of ways, and facing your demons head on is sometimes the only way to live.

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Analog to Digital by Posy Roberts (Bah Humbug Giveaway!)

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Series: 2016 Advent Calendar Bah Humbug

Author: Posy Roberts

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday

Length: Short Story (39 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 1, 2016)

Heat Level: Low 

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: For years, Ethan and Toby have said they’ll never marry, despite Ethan’s secret wishes. So leaving sunny California for snowy Minnesota to witness his sister’s vow renewal is not how he wants to spend his Christmas Eve. It’s the second time she’ll say “I do” in less than a year, when Ethan saying those words to Toby even once is hopeless.

In the run-up to the ceremony, Toby seems to avoid Ethan, and doubts grow in his absence. Ethan can’t help noticing Toby spends more time with Ethan’s family than with him. Little does Ethan know, Toby has desires of his own. But if Toby doesn’t find a way to reveal them, Ethan could leave for home without him.

ISBN: 978-1-63533-191-2

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/analog-to-digital-by-posy-roberts-7985-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Ethan and Toby have been together for quite some time now.  The problem is every time they are asked when they are going to get married, well Toby says never.  Ethan always agrees but deep down, in his heart he wants it.  However it would seem while they are at his family’s home, that Toby might just want something different.  To find out what it is, you must read this story.

It is a really cute little story that will rock your world. I always did love surprises and little twist to my stories.  Posy worked it perfectly and I can say that this was one of my favorite Christmas stories to date.  It just goes to show that sometimes Christmas miracles do happen. 

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Authors please check to ensure you are getting the royalties owed and readers please back up your libraries as the site will go dark on 31st December.  

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Authors are asking readers not to buy their books from ARe as they will only receive a fraction of what they are owed in royalties. 

Some authors and publishers have pulled their books from ARe.

Anyone who has pre-ordered from ARe it doesn’t look like ARe will be filling those orders. Refunds have to be requested before 31st December.

If you pre-ordered any books through All Romance that were set to release there after 12/27, please contact All Romance for a refund before 12/31. Refunds, it appears, will not be automatic. You must REQUEST a refund from All Romance for pre-orders..

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I Love You More Than Pierogi by K.A. Merikan Blog Tour, Guest Post & Excerpt!

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Hi guys! K.A. Merikan is visiting today with their upcoming release I Love You More Than Pierogi, we have a fantastic guest post where K.A. chats about Polish food (mmm yummy) and we have a great excerpt. So guys, check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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I Love You More Than Pierogi

(World of Love 03: Poland)
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K.A. Merikan

Marek and Adrian dated in high school, but a bitter breakup led them to choose different paths. Adrian is out and proud while Marek is in the closet. Adrian embraces his eccentricity while Marek clings to a conservative image. And while Marek worked hard to build a successful life and financial stability by climbing the corporate ladder, Adrian threw caution to the wind and has spent the last five years backpacking across the world.

Now Adrian is back in Warsaw, Poland, but while Marek thinks they will have a hookup and have a blast from the past, Adrian is just looking for a place to crash. Worse still, Adrian turns up at Marek’s advertising agency for help with his outrageous new business venture, and if Marek wants to get promoted, he might have to work with the guy who broke his heart.

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Release date: 4th January 2017
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Teddy Bears by Brandon Witt (Bah Humbug Giveaway!)

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Series: 2016 Advent Calendar- Bah Humbug

Author: Brandon Witt

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday

Length: Short Story (47 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 28, 2016)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Other than working the front desk of a gay bathhouse in Denver, Brian McKay is a bit of a recluse. At the best of times, his social life consists of work, role-playing games at a local toyshop, and making YouTube videos with his Teddy Bear hamsters. The arrival of the holidays—with the annoying music, Christmas shopping, and all the reminders of how he disappointed his father—just reinforces his reclusive nature.

When James Olsen, a gorgeous daddy bear who frequents the bathhouse, notices him, Brian is at a loss. He’s not proud of his own bear status or his struggle with weight. The idea that James has interest in him beyond an easy hookup is more than Brian can fathom. But with a little bit of holiday magic, James might help Brian learn to accept Christmas again—and himself.

ISBN: 978-1-63533-190-5

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/teddy-bears-by-brandon-witt-7984-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Brian had never had a Christmas he enjoyed until he met the man of his dreams.  James was the man Brian wanted, but never thought he could have.  It looks to me like he just might have received the perfect Christmas present ever.

I have to admit that I was not as happy about all the sex in this story, which is strange.  However I was just looking for something really cheesy I suppose.  I did however really like these characters.  They just came off perfect to me and I would love to read more about them.  This was a very cute little story that was a lot of fun to read.   I love how much humor is in these little stories, and how much story there actually is in them.

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Holiday Weekend by Charley Descoteaux Blog Tour, Guest Post, Excerpt, Giveaway & Review!

Hi guys, we have Charley Descoteaux visiting today with her new release Holiday Weekend, we have a brilliant guest post, a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Prime’s review. So peeps, check out the post and click the link to enter the giveaway! <3 ~Pixie~ 

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Holiday Weekend

(Buchanan House 05)
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Charley Descoteaux

Ryan Orchard moved from small-town Idaho to Portland almost two years ago and still feels like a hick. When Paulie Nesbitt dumped him, he wasn’t even surprised. Despite losing twenty-five pounds since then, Ryan’s confidence is nonexistent and his life has stalled. Not only is he convinced the career he wants is beyond his reach, he’s given up on relationships. A new job at a familiar restaurant—and his gorgeous coworker—could be just what Ryan needs to believe in himself again.

Glenn Hernandez might be the only nineteen-year-old in Portland who dreads his days off. Between his horrible housing situation and the ever-present temptation to crawl back into the bottle, Glenn prefers to keep busy. He volunteers at the Elliott Foundation House, a homeless shelter helping LGBTQ sex workers. As an alum of the shelter, Glenn finds it hard to leave his past behind. But when the new server at the trendy restaurant where he works catches Glenn’s eye and works his way into his heart, Glenn finally has a reason to start a new life.

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Vespar by Thianna Durston Guest Post & Excerpt!

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Hi peeps! We have Thianna Durston stopping by today with her upcoming release Vespar, the third story in the multi author series Order of the Black Knights. We have a fantastic guest post, a great excerpt ad Thianna also wants your thoughts on anti-heros! So check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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Vespar

(Order of the Black Knight 03)
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Thianna Durston

Special ops turned professional killer, Vespar McKauley is hired to take out Marcolm Rogers, son of his employer’s worst enemy. But Marc isn’t like any hit he’s ever done. He’s just twenty-one, he goes to a private university studying English Lit, and for fun he plays computer games with his friends. No drugs, no partying, no crime. The day he bumps into Marc and looks into his azure eyes, the world drops out from under him.

With his father in the Chicago Crime Syndicate, Marc and his mom have stayed out of the limelight, hiding from those that might harm them. He figures he’s safe at a small liberal arts university all the way across the country. Only midway through his senior year, he feels eyes on him and the shadows encroaching. Just as he’s about to run, he meets Vespar and experiences an instant attraction. When Vespar tells him he’s in danger and offers to protect him, Marc wants to believe him. But he’s been hunted before, and this time he isn’t sure he’ll get away. Especially when he finds out he is Vespar’s target.

Release date: 4th January 2016

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Hipster Brothel by K.A. Merikan Cover Reveal!

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Hi guys, we have K.A. Merikan stopping by today with the cover to their upcoming release Hipster Brothel, so check out the cover and read the blurb to this interesting & intriguing upcoming release. <3 ~Pixie~

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Hipster Brothel

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K.A. Merikan

— The lumberjack of his dreams is now available for rent. —

Mr. B has always been a safe guy for Jo to crush on. He’s the cutest bearded lumber-god to salivate over. Add to that his friendly, outgoing personality, and Mr. B might just be the first guy Jo would be willing to kiss. Fortunately, Mr. B has been in a relationship for years, and Jo is no home-wrecker.

But when Mr. B breaks up with his partner and all of a sudden is single, available, and talks about his plans to be sexually adventurous, Jo isn’t so sure anymore if he has the guts to come out as bisexual.

After a sour breakup, Mr. B wants to show his ex that he’s independent, exciting, and can do very well without him. His best friend Jo is there to the rescue, and they come up with a great new business venture. One thing they lack to start their own line of artisanal boozy jams – money for the investment.

After a drunken brainstorming session, Mr. B finds a way to both gather the cash and show the middle finger to his ex. He will create a one of a kind Hipster Brothel – The Lumbersexual Experience – offering wood chopping lessons, pipe smoking, and a reclaimed wood bed where the magic would happen. It’s bound to be a success… if only Mr. B can go through with it, because the mixed signals from Jo are making him wonder if his best friend is as straight as he always seemed.

WARNING: Explicit content, strong language. A shameless amount of buzzwords. May cause second-hand embarrassment.

Release date 24th January 2017

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About K.A.

K.A. Merikan author pic sK.A. Merikan is the pen name for Kat and Agnes Merikan, a team of writers, who are taken for sisters with surprising regularity. Kat’s the mean sergeant and survival specialist of the duo, never hesitating to kick Agnes’s ass when she’s slacking off. Her memory works like an easy-access catalogue, which allows her to keep up with both book details and social media. Also works as the emergency GPS. Agnes is the Merikan nitpicker, usually found busy with formatting and research. Her attention tends to be scattered, and despite pushing thirty, she needs to apply makeup to buy alcohol. Self-proclaimed queen of the roads.

They love the weird and wonderful, stepping out of the box, and bending stereotypes both in life and books. When you pick up a Merikan book, there’s one thing you can be sure of – it will be full of surprises.

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A Coal Miner's Son by T.A. Chase Guest Post & Excerpt!

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Hi guys, we have T.A. Chase stopping by today with her upcoming release A Coal Miner’s Son, we have a brilliant guest post from T.A. and a great excerpt, so check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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The Coal Miner’s Son

(States of Love 12: West Virginia)
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T.A. Chase

James Callahan is the only son of Nicholas Callahan, owner of the Willow Hollow mine in West Virginia—but he’s never considered himself any better than the miners. He’s best friends with Owain Rees, one of the miners’ kids, and he’s been attracted to Cai, Owain’s older brother, for years. James gets the feeling he might not be the only one sensing the tension between them, but Cai avoids him religiously.

Cai has been working the mine since he was sixteen. He acknowledges James is cute, but he’s grown up privileged while Cai’s family has always been working class, and Cai fears that chasm is too wide to cross. When family drama pushes them together, will Cai and James see they’re more alike than they realized?

Take a leap of faith as two men from different worlds, employer and employee, rich and poor, discover that love transcends social barriers.

Release date: 4th January 2017 
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Santa for Hire by Asta Idonea (Bah Humbug Giveaway!)

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Series: 2016 Advent Calendar- Bah Humbug

Author: Asta Idonea

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday, Humor

Length: Short Story (31 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 27, 2016)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Dumped by his ex on Christmas Eve two years ago, Oxford Street department store manager Richard Barrett now hates the holidays. Things go from bad to worse when the store’s usual Santa is too ill to reprise his role and the firm sends cocky but handsome Blaine Ryder to take his place. The attraction between the two is clear, but Blaine is an incorrigible player who reminds Richard of his ex. His idea of a relationship is a quick roll in the hay, and his advances have Richard running for the hills. It might take some special intervention for both of them to realize they can change enough to have a chance at a holiday romance. 

ISBN: 978-1-63533-189-9

Product Link: Dreamspinner Press |ARe |Amazon US |Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review:  Have you been naughty or nice, why not come sit on Santa’s lap and let him tell you a story.  Blaine a sexy and quirky actor, playing Santa has the hots for the store manager Richard.  Now let’s see if Richards will sit on Santa’s lap once and for all.

This was a very cute little story that was a lot of fun to read. I love how much humor is in these little stories, and how much story there actually is in them.  I got a kick out of reading this and can guarantee that this will be read many Christmas over.

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Hanukkah Gifts by Jacob Cheyenne Release Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have debut author Jacob Cheyenne popping in today with his debut release Hanukkah Gifts, 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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Hanukkah Gifts

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Jacob Cheyenne

Twenty-five year old TV producer Jared Greenfield loves his New York City life—his trendy neighborhood, high-profile job, and window-shopping for high fashion on Fifth Avenue—along with a whole city of available men. But even with all the fun of big city life, he feels a longing for something—or someone—more. Going through the motions takes him uptown on December night, where, on the first night of Hanukkah, he spots a handsome, sweaty, player on the basketball court of the Jewish Community Center. 

Tall, dark, and Orthodox, the young and athletic Shai Goodhart strikes up an easy friendship with Jared, only to discover that Jared has very little appreciation for his own Jewish heritage and religion. Determined to enlighten this “Bad Jew”, Shai invites him over for a family Hanukkah celebration to remember. But Jared’s easy fascination ends when he discovers that Shai has a house full of tangled secrets that threatens their romance before it even begins. Both young men feel they can help one another, but over the eight days of Hanukkah, deeper emotions propel them closer and closer. Can they ever reach across the divide of their shared culture and fall in love?

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Scrooged Over by David Connor (Bah Humbug Giveaway!)

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Series: 2016 Advent Calendar Bah Humbug

Author: David Connor

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday, Humor

Length: Novella (95 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 26, 2016)

Heat Level: Low 

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: For dueling radio hosts Deke and Dudley, the battle over Christmas starts the day after Thanksgiving. Deke hates the whole season. Dudley is a yuletide overachiever. They put their debate to a vote, inviting audience members to weigh in. The loser must go on a blind date of the winner’s choosing. Dudley decides he wouldn’t mind taking the loss, if his blind date, picked by Deke, turns out to be Deke himself. As Christmas gets closer, not only does that fantasy seem unlikely, but everything that can go wrong for Dudley does, including malfunctioning decorations, rancid cookies, and a lost pile of hundreds of handwritten Christmas cards. Just days before Santa’s arrival, Dudley’s about to throw in the red and green towel and join all the haters. It’ll take a miracle to change his mind….

ISBN: 978-1-63533-188-2

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/scrooged-over-by-david-connor-7982-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: When I first got this book, I wasn’t really sure about it.  Here you have two guys who have the hots for each other, but they are so different in many ways.  Deke hates the holidays and Dudley loves them.  However it works perfectly with their jobs. You guessed it, Deke plays the grump and Dudley loves the holidays.  However this year there is a bet going on, and the looser has to go on a blind date.  A blind date that the winner picks out.   Wouldn’t be so bad if it was with each other, but you will have to read the story to find out what happens next.

This is a cute and funny little story that will knock your socks off.  I had a blast reading this and wouldn’t mind doing so again.  These two are perfect for each other, however if I was Dudley, I would have kicked Deke’s butt around the corner.  I had a lot of fun reading this and would definitely be checking out the rest of this author’s books out.

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Don't Let The Light Go Out by L.A. Merrill (Bah Humbug Giveaway!)

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Series: 2016 Advent Calendar- Bah Humbug

Author: L.A. Merrill

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday

Length: Short Story (34 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 25, 2016)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts

Blurb: Ray Fine would like to forget Hanukkah even exists. The holiday holds too many sad memories for the young widower. When he’s paired with new convert Josiah Wilson in a year-long welcoming program at his synagogue, he doesn’t know how he’ll get through eight days of celebration, let alone twelve months of guidance. 

Josiah has enough on his plate—school, conversion, the holiday concert season—without becoming someone’s shoulder to cry on. But when he discovers there’s more to his new synagogue buddy’s sadness than a case of the “Hanukkah Blues,” he sets out to show Ray how much there is to live for.

The first blizzard of the season has other plans, though, and Hanukkah might be a lost cause if Ray and Josiah can’t plow through the snow—and their differences. Determined not to lose Ray to his own darkness, Josiah plans to teach him a lesson about the real Miracle of Light—and love.

ISBN: 978-1-63533-187-5

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/dont-let-the-light-go-out-by-la-merrill-7981-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Ray had lost his partner two years ago and seems to have lost his spirit along the way.  He was told by the Rabi that it was his turn to help a new convert.  It turns out that Josiah might just be the one to help him.

Now I hate to admit that this one didn’t rock for me.  I also hate to admit that anything religious very rarely does for me.  I don’t get into them like I should, however it is a really cute story that will brighten your day.

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What is the correct name for the nine-branched candelabra used by Jewish people during the holiday of Hanukkah?

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Love's Tethered Heart by C.L. Etta Blog Tour, Intro & Excerpt!

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Hi guys, we have C.L. Etta popping in today with her upcoming release Love’s Tethered Heart, we have a short intro from C.L. and a great excerpt, so check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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Love’s Tethered Heart

by

C.L. Etta

Two years ago Mico and his partner suffered a savage gay bashing that left Mico a quadriplegic—and ended his dreams of traveling the world as an archeologist. Abandoned by the man he loved, he lives in isolation, tethered to his bed by the machines keeping him alive, with only his caretakers and immediate family as companions.

Assigned to interview Mico and uncover the story behind his assault and his refusal to identify his attackers, journalist Danny is unprepared for his reaction to the other man. Mico is afraid to let Danny into his life, and Danny is unsure how to change his mind. Mico is also keeping secrets, and he isn’t the only one. Danny is determined to protect Mico, and he’s determined to show Mico that their feelings for each other can thrive amidst the mechanics of Mico’s existence.

If you enjoy romantic tales of heartbreak turned to hope, the life-affirming story of Danny and Mico will make you believe in the possibility of love for everyone—no matter what obstacles they face.

Release date: 2nd January 2017

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How the Supervillain Stole Christmas by Charles Payseur (Bah Humbug Giveaway!)

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Series: 2016 Advent Calendar- Bah Humbug

Author: Charles Payseur

Genre: Holiday, Science Fiction, Humor

Length: Short Story (30 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 24, 2016)

Heat Level: None

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Rex Devious (Dr. Devious to meddlesome do-gooders everywhere) can go toe-to-toe with superheroes without blinking an eye. So picking out a Christmas present for his new boyfriend should be no problem. After all, he and Sanjay seem perfect for each other. But with a terrible track record for finding gifts that won’t scare his potential partners away, Rex is paralyzed with insecurity. Until, of course, he decides to change tactics. Instead of having to pick out that perfect present, why not just destroy Christmas altogether? If his nemeses (or his conscience) can’t stop him first, he might just become the Supervillain who stole Christmas.

ISBN: 978-1-63533-186-8

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/how-the-supervillain-stole-christmas-by-charles-payseur-7980-b

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Rex is a strange character that is one thing I do know.  He has a sexy boyfriend who he wants to impress, but as a supervillain he is about to bark down a road he has not gone down.  If you want the details then you have got to read the story, trust me you will get a good laugh.

At first I wasn’t really sure about this story, but then I took the theme that the authors of this very strange calendar advent and went with it.  It was a quirky story that was an absolute blast to read.  I spent most of the time laughing my ass off.  For such a short story there is definitely a lot more to bite into. 

I got a big kick out of reading it and put it on my all-time Christmas reading list for future holidays. 
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Charles Payseur

“How the Supervillain Stole Christmas” is a tale of superheroes and villains, which has been something of a passion of mine for a long time. I just can’t help being charmed by the tropes of superheroing, and I love how over-the-top it can be, with giant death lasers and earthquake machines and alien menaces. My main disappointment has always been the lack of representation and, when present, how truly awful a lot of main stream superhero works have been about LGBTQ+ portrayals and storylines. So I decided to start writing my own (hopefully) cute stories that feature characters I could identify with and plots that are just as ridiculous as the best stories to come out of the 60s and 70s. In “How the Supervillain Stole Christmas” Rex Devious is a villain with no luck with relationships. Specifically, he sucks at picking out Christmas gifts. There is no quicker way to scare away a romantic partner than getting them something… inappropriate for Christmas. Like a gun that makes plants sentient. Or a Canadian province. Which is a shame, because Rex just got into a relationship he’s desperate not to screw up and Christmas is just around the corner. Which means, of course, that it’s time to stop Christmas from coming, somehow…

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My question is: Gorillord is a giant, talking gorilla who is also a supervillain (naturally), and he’s mentioned in my latest release, “How the Supervillain Stole Christmas.” In the story we learn that when planning a child’s birthday party, inviting a supervillain as a special guest is rarely a good idea, as Gorillord decides to unionize the household pets into demanding more pets and better food.. But which other of my published stories has featured this ecologically-minded menace? 

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Mele Kalikimaka by B.G. Thomas & Noah Willoughby (Bah Humbug Giveaway!)

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Title: Mele Kalikimaka

Series: 2016 Advent Calendar Bah Humbug

Author: B.G. Thomas and Noah Willoughby

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday

Length: Novella (95 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 23, 2016)

Heat Level: Low 

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Being rich has its advantages, but it is also rife with suffocating pressures and family telling Chandler Buckingham how to live his life. When his assistant offers to help him escape the mounting obligations of the holiday season by running away to Hawaii, Chandler jumps at the chance. Only to find nothing is quite as he’d expected.

Micah Keolu has lived in Hawaii all his life. He has to work two jobs and has little time for a social life, but his loving family and the island beauty around him have given him a heart as big as the ocean. And then one day he rescues a man trapped in an elevator in the building where Micah lives and works maintenance.

The unexpected happens as they find themselves drawn together, only to learn there is more to each other than meets the eye. Can two men from very different worlds find a way to enrich each other’s lives? Maybe the magic of the holidays just might bring them lasting joy!

ISBN: 978-1-63533-185-1

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Reviewer: Lisa

Review:  These two authors have given us a treat tonight.  I have been reading quite a bit of stories for this calendar this past week and was getting use to the short stories that were offered.  They were cute but way too short to get more than just a taste, however B.G. Thomas and Noah Willoughby have given us a novella that will brighten your days and make you smile.

Chandler is a very wealthy young man who doesn’t appreciate the smaller things in life.  His mother is pushing him to take more interest in their company but also wants him to be with a woman.  So after pushing him, his assistant makes him an offer he can’t refuse.  A way out for the holidays.  He just hadn’t expected it to be in such a small apartment in Hawaii.  He was supposed to be hiding from his family but he just hadn’t expected it to be so drab.  Stuck in an elevator however gives him the best gift.  It gives him a sexy maintenance man.  

Micah has lived his whole life in Hawaii, never even seen the rest of the United States.  He has a heart of gold and his heart is standing right in front of him.  Now for the whole story you are just going to have to read this cute story.  It will brighten your day, trust me.

I have enjoyed reading this story and can guarantee that it will become a favorite among the holidays for me.  It shows a man who has everything, that he is indeed missing something perfect.  That Christmas is not for receiving but for giving.  I had a blast reading this and I can guarantee that you will too.

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So my friend Noah Willoughby and I were talking and I was telling him I wanted to come up with something different for my holiday story this year. I’d done Santa magic and grumble monkeys and department store elves and bear parties….  And also we’d been talking about how Christmas is a little bit different on the islands. And BING! I knew what I wanted to write about. And what better way than with a guy who lives there!

“Mele Kalikimaka” is what we came up with. And here to help put you in the magick holiday spirit are some trivia questions about the native Hawaiian language!

How do you say “hello” in Hawaiian?

A)    Mahi Mahi
B)    Aloha
C)    Ukulele

How do you say “love” in Hawaiian?

A)   Kalikimaka
B)   Kamana wanna lei u
C)   Aloha

How do you say “peace” in Hawaiian?

A)    Aloha
B)    Ohana
C)    Mahalo

Bonus Question!

What does Aloha mean?

A)    Hello
B)    Love
C)    Peace
D)    A lot of wonderful things!

And we hope you will find a lot of wonderful holiday feelings in our story! Answer the questions and you might be the one to win!

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Truth, Pride, Victory, Love by David Connor and E.F. Mulder Guest Post & Excerpt!

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Hi guys, we have David Connor & E.F. Mulder stopping by today with their upcoming release Truth, Pride, Victory, Love. We have a brilliant guest post from David and a great excerpt, so check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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Truth, Pride, Victory, Love

by

David Connor and E.F. Mulder

Since elementary school, the question of Reed Watson’s race has needled him. But the one thing he’s always known is that he is destined to become an Olympic star—he felt it the moment he first hit the water. Chosen by a former Olympic swimmer to train for the 2016 Olympics, Reed determinedly works toward his dream.

Along the way, Reed develops feelings for two men he’s known since childhood: Cal, his next-door neighbor, and Mathias, his rival since the fourth grade. Cal’s struggle with his sexual identity and a tragedy complicate Reed’s feelings, while Mathias’s wealth quickly makes it obvious they are from vastly different worlds. 

As Rio approaches, Mathias becomes a gay sports icon, while Reed is told to hide his sexuality for a lucrative endorsement deal that will offer his family a financial boost and help him with mounting debt. Reed’s unresolved desires for both men remain and so too do all the things that have kept them apart. Has he grown enough to navigate rougher waters, to find truth, pride, victory, and love?

Release date: 30th December 2016

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