Looking In by Michael Bailey

DUO REVIEW by BECCA & DONNA

TITLE: Looking In

AUTHOR: Michael Bailey

PUBLISHER: Self Published

LENGTH: 237 Pages

RELEASE DATE: September 3, 2017

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David Barrows world fell apart at the age of eleven after his mother died. Years of physical and emotional abuse followed, leaving him scarred in body and mind, mired in the belief that he is unlovable. He spends his days working in a comic shop, and his nights alone wrestling with the ghosts of his past.

As a Marine, Adam Duncan has sworn to protect and serve, and there is no one he is more protective of than his brother and nephew. When tragedy strikes, threatening the security of his family, his protective instincts kick in. But how can he fight an enemy he can’t see?

David and Adam feel the connection between them, but David has built walls around his heart that no one has bothered to break through, until Adam. Adam can see what a special man David is, and is willing to do whatever it takes to break down those barriers. Can he make David see he doesn’t have to keep living his life…Looking In? Read More »

Sharing Secrets by Matthew J. Metzger

Reviewed by Chris

TITLE:  Sharing Secrets

AUTHOR:  Matthew J. Metzger

PUBLISHER:  Finch Books

LENGTH:  228 pages

RELEASE DATE:  September 5, 2017

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Adam has a secret. But maybe Charlie has a few of his own.

Adam’s got a secret and nobody knows.

He’s promised himself never to get into relationships and risk revealing it, but Charlie Fielding has a way of getting under one’s skin. One party, one kiss and Adam is faced with a horrible choice—tell Charlie the truth or keep quiet. And either way, lose the only friends he’s had in years.

But Charlie might have a secret, too—and everybody knows but Adam. Read More »

Someone to Call My Own (Road to Blissville #2) by Aimee Nicole Walker

Reviewed by PizzyGirl

TITLE: Someone to Call My Own

SERIES: Road to Blissville #2

AUTHOR: Aimee Nicole Walker

PUBLISHER: Self Published

LENGTH: 223 pages

RELEASE DATE: September 5, 2017

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Psychic Emory Jackson and former black ops specialist Jonathon Silver are men from two completely different worlds with one thing in common: heartbreak. Emory still mourns the loss of his husband five years prior, and Jon is reeling with grief from the recent death of his twin brother.

Sparks fly when mutual friends introduce them, but it’s so much more than basic attraction. There’s an undeniable awareness and a sense of belonging that neither man can deny. Despite Emory’s premonition of a future with Jon, he has vowed never to love again. Jon is convinced that his tainted soul is the reason he will never have someone to call his own. What if they’re both wrong?

Maybe these broken men with their jagged edges could somehow align perfectly to form something whole and beautiful. But will that realization come too late for them? Read More »

Green’s Hill Werewolves, Vol. 1 (Little Goddess) by Amy Lane

Reviewed by Tori (Vicki)

TITLE: Green’s Hill Werewolves, Vol. 1

SERIES: Little Goddess

AUTHOR: Amy Lane

PUBLISHER: DSP Publications

LENGTH: 322 pages

RELEASE DATE: September 5th, 2017

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In the world of the Little Goddess

Teague Sullivan and Jack Barnes work in the dangerous gray area between the natural and supernatural worlds, helping people who get separated from the safety of Green’s Hill find their way home. Teague’s in the game for redemption—but Jack’s in the game for Teague.

Teague is damaged, haunted, and about the loneliest man Jack has ever met, but Jack sees beyond Teague’s scars and gruffness to the kindness and bravery underneath. Teague is pretty sure Jack’s a green idealist—a scarred old dog like Teague will never be good enough for a sweet young pup like his Jacky.

When Jack is injured, the two hunters are sucked into the paranormal world they’ve been defending. Teague must reevaluate everything he’s believed about their relationship. While Teague is sorting out his life both with Jacky and as a member of Green’s Hill, Katy steps into the mix. She’s loved Teague since she was a child, and that love has only gotten stronger now that they’ve survived into adulthood. Teague Sullivan, who has lived “without” since he was born, is suddenly given all the things that make live worth living “with.” Does Teague have the courage to reach for two lovers and a place on Green’s Hill? Read More »

Circle (Roads) by Garrett Leigh

Reviewed by Caroline

TITLE: Circle

SERIES: Roads Book 5

AUTHOR: Garrett Leigh

PUBLISHER: Fox Love Press

LENGTH: 179 Pages

RELEASE DATE: September 5, 2017

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I love him…but he’s forgotten why.

A lot can happen in six years, and Ash and Pete have seen their world flipped upside down more times than most. Being parents to Pete’s young nephew wasn’t in their plan, but life happens to them and they roll with the punches. Or at least they did, until new heartache rocks their hard-won happily-ever-after.

Ash loves Pete as much as ever—more, in fact—but Pete battles alone with a burden that weighs heavily on his heart. Ash is no stranger to dark clouds, but the secret Pete keeps from him is a storm that could break them.

Despite the fierce love that once buoyed them, they’re both drowning until a new friend throws them a lifeline. His wisdom offers insight—for better or worse, real love is rarely a smooth journey. For Ash and Pete to come full circle once more, they’ll have to hit the road and chase it. Read More »

Survival Game by Susan MacNicol

Reviewed by Caroline

TITLE: Survival Game

SERIES: Men of London Book 9

AUTHOR: Susan Mac Nicol

PUBLISHER: Boroughs Publishing

LENGTH: 197 Pages

RELEASE DATE: September 7, 2017

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Since his true love died, paramedic Eric Kirby has been living a half life, but when he meets purple-haired Kyle Tripper, Eric’s heart is jolted into a whole new rhythm.

HANDLE…

Kyle Tripper has led an interesting life. Currently the manager of London’s famous Club Delish, he used to be a croupier extraordinaire in Las Vegas. But not everything in that life was so glamorous; his ex was a piece of work. Now gun-shy, Kyle hopes there is someone special out there for him, and secretly wishes it’s luscious paramedic, Eric Kirby.

WITH CARE

Every day Eric Kirby goes through the motions. Yeah, he saves lives, and, sure, he makes a difference, but he doesn’t feel it anymore – not since he lost his one true. But, when he meets wild, flamboyant Kyle Tripper and learns there’s a skittish, apprehensive man beneath the bold façade, the best of Eric’s protective nature kicks in, and opens his heart to a new love. Read More »

Tore’s Romantic (Mate Me #3) by Victoria Vallo

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Tore’s Romantic

SERIES: Mate Me #3

AUTHOR: Victoria Vallo

PUBLISHER: Twisted E-Publishing

LENGTH: 88 Pages

RELEASE DATE: May 14, 2017

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Tore thinks both his brothers have lost their minds, yet he can’t ignore how happy they are.
Tore had no intention of giving in to the pressure of his father’s demand that he settle down and begin producing heirs. But when he meets a very eager and determined omega, he begins to think the decision has been made for him. Beau thinks everything happens for a reason—even parents making unusual demands—and the more he learns about Beau, the more Tore starts to see life in a completely new way. Read More »

The Hike by John Inman

Reviewed by Dan

TITLE:  The Hike

AUTHOR: John Inman

PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press

LENGTH: 219 Pages

RELEASE DATE:  September 4, 2017

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Ashley James and Tucker Lee have been friends for years. They are city boys but long for life on the open trail. During a three-hundred-mile hike from the Southern California desert to the mountains around Big Bear Lake, they make some pretty amazing discoveries.

One of those discoveries is love. A love that has been bubbling below the surface for a very long time.

But love isn’t all they find. They also stumble upon a war—a war being waged by Mother Nature and fought tooth and claw around an epidemic of microbes and fury.

With every creature in sight turning against them, can they survive this battle and still hold on to each other? Or will the most horrifying virus known to man lay waste to more than just wildlife this time?

Will it destroy Ash and Tucker too? Read More »

Hot Date (Memories with The Breakfast Club) by Felice Stevens

Reviewed by Tammy

TITLE: Hot Date

SERIES: Memories with The Breakfast Club

AUTHOR: Felice Stevens

PUBLISHER: Kindle Worlds

LENGTH: 57 pages

RELEASE DATE: June 20, 2017 

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Once again, Julian Cornell is at the zenith of his career; not only have his designs helped the young men and women in the burn unit, he’s about to ink an exclusive deal with the hottest model for his new high-fashion menswear collection. Everything is perfect except his husband doesn’t understand how important it all is to him, and the model might want more than just to walk the runway in Julian’s clothing.

Nick Fletcher has never been the jealous type; he’s always been confident his place is right by his husband’s side. But now that Julian is about to re-launch his fashion line, Nick fears Julian might be sucked back into a world of beautiful people and wonder what he’s missed being married to a less-than perfect man like Nick.

Leave it up to two meddling friends who think they know best to arrange a hot date guaranteed to put the spice back in Julian and Nick’s marriage, enabling them to remember that what lies beyond the surface is a lifetime of love. Read More »