Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Deke

SERIES: Fake Boyfriend #3

AUTHOR: Eden Finley

PUBLISHER: self-published

LENGTH: 308 pages

RELEASE DATE: January 5, 2019

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Ollie

Word of advice: don’t come out to random guys in public restrooms. Even if they’re charming and adorably nerdy and offer to help.
My family believes I can’t be happy if I’m not out to the world. I have a bitter ex-boyfriend and an unstable NHL career to show for it. A fake boyfriend seems like an easy and quick solution to get my family off my back, and this guy is volunteering. I take him up on it without asking his name.
I really should’ve asked for his name.

Lennon

Word of advice: learn how to introduce yourself properly.
In my defense, I don’t recognize Ollie Strömberg right away. I cover football, not hockey.
I’m not supposed to see him again, and he’s never supposed to find out I’m a reporter.
That all changes when my editor reassigns me.
It’s a lesson I should’ve learned by now. Nothing’s changed since high school. Jocks still hate nerds. But even worse, athletes hate journalists. Especially ones who know their secret.

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Sweet Buns

SERIES: Cedar Falls #1

AUTHOR: Shea Balik

PUBLISHER: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc

LENGTH: 112 pages

RELEASE DATE: February 25, 2015

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Welcome to Cedar Falls, a small North Carolina town nestled amongst the Smokey Mountains.
Zane Fisher is prepared to fight against a proposed casino being built in his small hometown. Sure, it would bring in more visitors to their dying town, but at what risk?
Aidan Dempsey is sick of the bad coffee Cedar Falls has so far had to offer. After an exceptionally bad cup, he’s decided to swear off the stuff, that is until he’s dragged into the local bakery.
Not only does he find the best cup of coffee he’s ever tasted, but the bakery owner, Zane Fisher, just might be the sexiest man he’s ever met. Too bad Zane seems hell bent on avoiding him, as he’s the project manager for the casino Zane is against.
Will they be able to find common ground or will Aidan be doomed to only having bad coffee?

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TITLE: The Collared Pup

SERIES: Cedar Falls #2

AUTHOR: Shea Balik

PUBLISHER: Siren-Bookstrand Inc

LENGTH: 116 pages

RELEASE DATE: March 15, 2015

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Welcome to Cedar Falls, a small North Carolina town nestled amongst the Smokey Mountains.

Ethan Chapman came to Cedar Falls beaten and abused by his own brother only to find an even more dominant man that made his heart race. But when he found out just how dominant the man was, Ethan had to decide if he was willing to take a chance on love.
Bram O’Connor was a dominant man, one who loved to control his lovers. Since the first moment their eyes met, Bram knew Ethan was the perfect submissive for him, even if the man didn’t know it. After all Ethan had been through, Bram would have to be patient if he hoped to make Ethan his.
Ethan desperately fought against his need to obey Bram’s commands. For how could Ethan ever hope to earn Bram’s love if he couldn’t stand up on his own two feet?

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Speak No Evil

AUTHOR: J.R. Gray

PUBLISHER: self-published

LENGTH: 275 pages

RELEASE DATE: March 28, 2019

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Weston doesn’t believe in voodoo but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t believe in him. His life and family were steeped in the stuff and it was fine, until voodoo took everything from him, ripped his life from his grasp. And when it swallowed whole the person he loved most, he had to escape.
But there were consequences. His voodoo goddess wasn’t going to let go of him so easily, and her revenge was the pinnacle of evil. He could have dealt with something like impotence or boils, but this was purely depraved. She came for him and hit him where it hurts. She might as well have taken his guns.
Weston found himself unable to lie. A hitman who can’t lie. What a joke.
When his handler throws him a bone, a job that requires no interaction only observation, Weston takes it. He should be able to do this in his sleep, but he’s off his game. He gets way too close. Nothing is as it seems, and someone else, maybe someone worse than him, is stalking his mark. But he can’t leave the kid high and dry. Not when Eli is all he can think about.

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Sweet Meat

SERIES: Welcome to Morningwood Omegaverse #3

AUTHOR: Kiki Burrelli

PUBLISHER: self-published

LENGTH: 158 pages

RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2019

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To protect his boy…

Brisbane is no stranger to hardship. At nineteen, he feels lucky to have a job and a roof over his head—at the same time. All his life he’s had to look out for himself. He’s never had anyone to guide and protect him until Malcolm.
Malcolm is an alpha tiger shifter dedicated to protecting the unique shifter community of Morningwood. He’s been tracking an elusive shifter hitman for months. But the slippery target travels freely in the normie world—no one ever suspects the golden retriever of brutal murder.

…there’s no threat he won’t face.
When the dog is taken in by the unknowing Brisbane, Malcolm has a choice to make. Determined not to let anything get in the way of his mission, Malcolm tries to ignore Brisbane’s jaded innocence and handsome smiles. But it’s clear the young man needs help even though as a normie, he’s off limits.
When danger arises, Malcolm whisks Brisbane away to safety, but when the hitman begins to sniff closer to home, Malcolm will have to decide what’s more important—his mission or the man he loves.

Sweet Meat is the third book in the Welcome to Morningwood Omegaverse Romance series. It can be read as a standalone.

Reviewed by Jess

TITLE: Heated Rivalry

SERIES: Game Changers #2

AUTHOR: Rachel Reid

PUBLISHER: Carina Press

LENGTH: 310 pages

RELEASE DATE:  March 25, 2019

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Nothing interferes with Shane Hollander’s game—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.

Pro hockey star Shane Hollander isn’t just crazy talented, he’s got a spotless reputation. Hockey is his life. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that, especially the sexy Russian whose hard body keeps him awake at night.

Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he’s as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. They’ve made a career on their legendary rivalry, but when the skates come off, the heat between them is undeniable. When Ilya realizes he wants more than a few secret hookups, he knows he must walk away. The risk is too great.

As their attraction intensifies, they struggle to keep their relationship out of the public eye. If the truth comes out, it could ruin them both. But when their need for each other rivals their ambition on the ice, secrecy is no longer an option…

Reviewed by Jess

TITLE: Dirty Laundry

SERIES: Tucker Springs #3

AUTHOR: Heidi Cullinan

PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press

LENGTH: 206 pages

RELEASE DATE:  March 29, 2019

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Sometimes you have to get dirty to come clean.

When muscle-bound Denver Rogers effortlessly dispatches the frat boys harassing grad student Adam Ellery at the Tucker Springs laundromat, Adam’s thank-you turns into impromptu sex over the laundry table. The problem comes when they exchange numbers. What if Adam wants to meet again and discovers Denver is a high-school dropout with a learning disability who works as a bouncer at a local gay bar? Or what if Denver calls Adam only to learn while he might be brilliant in the lab, outside of it he has crippling social anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Either way, neither of them can shake the memory of their laundromat encounter. Despite their fears of what the other might think, they can only remember how good the other one feels. The more they get together, the kinkier things become. They’re both a little bent, but in just the right ways.

Maybe the secret to staying together isn’t to keep things clean and proper. Maybe it’s best to keep their laundry just a little bit dirty.

Reviewed by Cheryl

TITLE: Snow Storm

SERIES: Haven Hart #5

AUTHOR: Davidson King

PUBLISHER: Self Published

LENGTH: 2529 KB

RELEASE DATE: March 20, 2019

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The city of Haven Hart rests under the heel of Christopher Manos. He reigns over the most dangerous and deadliest citizens as the most powerful crime boss the city has seen in generations. Yet, for the last five years, the harshest edges of his nature have been tempered by the loving devotion of his husband, Snow, and the nephew Christopher adores like a son. His life is a balance of darkness and light until a birthday trip for his nephew, Simon, is interrupted by a hail of bullets and explosions, threatening to destroy it all.

Snow has found a home, a family, and the love of one of Haven Hart’s most powerful men. When Christopher and Simon are kidnapped, Snow risks everything to find his family. Utilizing specialized skills he learned on the streets and the finer points of running a city from his crime boss husband, Snow takes on roles he never dreamed he would–protector, leader, and avenger. No one threatens his family and lives. Experienced enough to know he can’t do this alone, Snow calls in every favor he is owed, risking his life promising favors in return, all to save his family and the man he loves.

The sins of the Manos crime family are escaping the dark recesses of the past and threatening the bright future of everything Snow and Christopher have built. Yet, even with the help of some unlikely and uniquely dangerous people, Snow finds himself wondering if their efforts will be enough to save the two most important people in his life. Will the loving family Snow has finally found be taken from him forever?

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Stalker\s

AUTHOR: L.J. Hasbrouck

PUBLISHER: Ninestar Press

LENGTH: 382 pages

RELEASE DATE: January 14, 2018

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Brian Jameson doesn’t even get a chance to pick a college before a worldwide pandemic breaks out—and his home is Ground Zero. After losing his parents and sister in a whirlwind of devastation, Brian’s war-veteran grandfather takes him under his wing. But when desperate looters attack Brian’s new home, he and his grandfather must flee into a wintery Midwestern wasteland now populated by intelligent infected known as “Stalkers.”
These ghoulish creatures don’t shamble in hordes—they hide in the darkness waiting to strike, teeth bared in ghastly grins. And they laugh while they’re ripping you to shreds.
But with his grandfather’s training, Brian makes it to the home of his estranged childhood friends, twins Louis and Eva. And Brian gets a chance to experience something else he nearly missed: falling in love. Drawn to the determined—and ruthless—Louis, Brian escapes with him in search of an island paradise away from the relentless snow and infected.
But even if they make it there, it may not be the haven they’re hoping for.

Reviewed by Taylin

TITLE: Extra Dirty

SERIES: The Speakeasy #2

AUTHOR: K. Evan Coles & Brigham Vaughn

PUBLISHER: Pride Publishing

LENGTH: 345 pages

RELEASE DATE:  March 26, 2019

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Love, served extra dirty.

Jesse Murtagh loves his life as a wealthy bisexual businessman dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure. With a circle of friends he trusts implicitly, he enjoys a successful career in his family’s business and as co-owner of Under, an uptown speakeasy, with his friend with benefits, Kyle McKee.

Music teacher and part-time DJ Cameron Lewis lives modestly in a DUMBO loft and isn’t interested in serious relationships. However, he’s always up for some casual fun.

Doing a favor for his friend Carter Hamilton, Jesse meets Cam and is immediately charmed. When Jesse discovers Cam’s other life as a DJ, he is further intrigued. Viewing Cam as a challenge, Jesse pulls out all the stops, but his usual methods to avoid serious relationships fail. Though Cam has no intention of becoming attached, he begins to fall for Jesse, unaware that Jesse’s feelings are changing.

Afraid of heartbreak, Cam pulls away, leaving Jesse bewildered and hurt. They remain friends until a series of misunderstandings widens the rift to breaking point. When Cam steps in to help Jesse through a family crisis, they realize they care for each other more than they’ve been willing to admit. Jesse and Cam don’t want a traditional relationship, but can they build a future that makes them both happy?

Reviewed by Danielle

TITLE: VIPER

SERIES: Fallen Angel book 2

AUTHORS: Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank

PUBLISHER: Brooke Baine and Ella Frank, LLC

LENGTH: 257 Pages

RELEASE DATE: March 25, 2019

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USA TODAY bestselling authors Brooke Blaine and Ella Frank continue the story of sexy Fallen Angel rockers Viper and Halo in VIPER.

Scorching chemistry. Red-hot lyrics. An irresistible bad boy.
Halo, the new lead singer for Fallen Angel, never stood a chance against Viper, the legendary lead guitarist for the band.

From the moment Halo set foot in Viper’s lair, the match was lit, threatening to consume the two men with the heat of their desire. But when their casual flings begins to morph into more, will it leave the entire band in flames?

After all, it may have been Halo who fell from grace, but it’s only a matter of time before Viper falls for an angel.

VIPER is the second book of the Fallen Angel Series and should be read following HALO. Halo and Viper’s story concludes in book three, ANGEL.

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Modern Gladiator

SERIES: Modern Gladiator #1

AUTHOR: S.A. Stovall

PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press

LENGTH: 250 pages

RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2019

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A prim and proper aspiring doctor and a destitute martial artist—both with hurts to comfort. Each with just the cure the other needs.
Corbin Friel hates mindless sports, especially fighting and boxing. As a medical student, he wants to help others, not watch them beat each other senseless. But his sister, Lala, can’t get enough of rough-and-tumble sporting events, and she drags her brother along whenever she can.
Keon Lynch doesn’t have much going for him. He’s broke, he lives alone in a new state, and he’s estranged from his family. But at least he has his dream—becoming a professional UFC fighter. Keon trains every day, and if he can just score a few more wins, he’ll get his ticket into the ranks of professional competitors.
But an unexplained pain jeopardizes Keon’s dream. During a backstage meet-and-greet, Corbin recognizes the telltale signs of a bone infection, which could cost Keon his leg. Unable to ignore Keon’s situation, Corbin begrudgingly decides to help. And while he gets to know Keon, finding him more desirable with each interaction, Corbin’s ex-boyfriend isn’t pleased with the development….
And he’s determined to keep Corbin for himself, no matter what.

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Inside Out

SERIES: Road to Blissville #6

AUTHOR: Aimee Nicole Walker

PUBLISHER: Chasing Rainbows Press LLC

LENGTH: 222 pages

RELEASE DATE: January 14, 2019

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Romeo Bradley and Julius Shepherd moved to Blissville for the same reason: a fresh start. Romeo was looking for a school district where he could make a real impact in the lives of students and faculty, and Julius was eager to teach one of his passions to the best and brightest at a school with a nationally ranked science program. But the sleepy little town offered them much more than they’d bargained for—quirky people, unlikely friendships, and an all-consuming attraction that turns them inside out.
When unexpected circumstances threaten to cancel the school play, Romeo’s theater background and Julius’s musical expertise make them the perfect pair to save the day. Working together so closely makes it harder for the men to ignore their growing feelings. After all, the heart knows what it wants and doesn’t care about age gaps, race, or professional conflict of interest. Romeo and Julius will learn that they have far more in common than they realize, and their differences will make them stronger if they give love a chance.
Their commitment to each other and the play will be tested when outside forces target them as a couple and exert pressure to cancel the production. Romeo and Julius vow to prove their love can conquer any challenge and will burn strong well beyond the curtain call.

Inside Out is a whimsical, May/December romance featuring a man learning to love again and a man falling in love for the first time. It is the sixth book in the Road to Blissville series and can be read as a standalone book or part of the series. This book contains sexually explicit material and is intended for adults 18 and older

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: 2018 Top Ten Gay Romance

AUTHOR: Addison Albright, Laura Bailo, Kris T. Bethke, Sarah Hadley Brook, Nell Iris, Shawn Lane, K.L. Noone, Deirdre O’Dare, J.M. Snyder, and J.D. Walker

PUBLISHER: JMS Books LLC

LENGTH: 326 pages

RELEASE DATE: December 29, 2018

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2018 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.

With stories by Addison Albright, Laura Bailo, Kris T. Bethke, Sarah Hadley Brook, Nell Iris, Shawn Lane, K.L. Noone, Deirdre O’Dare, J.M. Snyder, and J.D. Walker, this head-over-heels collection goes beyond bedtime reading. Whether happily ever after or happy for now, there’s an ending for everyone in here!

Contains the stories:

* The Contingency Plan by Addison Albright
* No Rulebook for Flirting by Laura Bailo
* Hero Worship by Kris T. Bethke
* Motorcycle Man by Sarah Hadley Brook
* Unexpected Christmas by Nell Iris
* Hitting It Big by Shawn Lane
* Leather and Tea by K.L. Noone
* Doggone Love by Deirdre O’Dare
* Commanding Officer Thomas by J.M. Snyder
* No Snarkasm in Love by J.D. Walker

REVIEW:

A great collection of stories. An eclectic mix of love, laughter and tears.

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Snowed In: Jonah and Cooper

SERIES: Snowed In

AUTHOR: Kris T. Bethke

PUBLISHER: JMS Books LLC

LENGTH: 46 pages

RELEASE DATE: January 19, 2019

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Jonah Lyons is looking forward to spending a weekend at a cabin with his sister, Ellie. So the last thing he expects is for his ex-boyfriend to show up.
Captain Adrian Cooper was once the love of his life, but Jonah thinks he’s moved past it. Getting trapped together because of a snowstorm wasn’t on the agenda, but it means they either have to talk or murder each other.
When Cooper admits the reason he left, Jonah doesn’t know how to react. The depth of Cooper’s love has never waned, and Jonah realizes he still loves Cooper, too. Now he needs to decide if he can forgive Cooper. Can he give them both the second chance they deserve?