Here are the new releases for the week.
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| Title | Author | Publisher | Release Date | Other Details | Link |
| Give Way | Valentine Wheeler | NineStar Press | 1/4/2021 | Amazon | |
| Under Your Touch | Megs Pritchard | Self Published | 1/4/2021 | Club Electra #2 | Amazon |
| Scout | Dallas James | Self Published | 1/4/2021 | Cock & Bull #1 | Amazon |
| Demon’s Wish | Xenia Melzer | Pride Publishing | 1/5/2021 | Demon Mates #1 | Amazon |
| Lava Red Feather Blue | Molly Ringle | Central Avenue Publishing | 1/5/2021 | Amazon | |
| On Wings of Thunder | M.D. Grimm | Self Published | 1/5/2021 | On Wings Saga #1, 2nd Edition | Amazon |
| Revenge | Inge Mayhem | Self Published | 1/5/2021 | Long Harbor City #4 | Amazon |
| Tied Up In Knots | Mary Calmes | Self Published | 1/5/2021 | Marshals #3, 2nd Edition | Amazon |
| Stars Collide | Mia Monroe | Self Published | 1/6/2021 | Written in the Stars #1 | Amazon |
| The Prince and the Thief | P.S. Scott | Self Published | 1/6/2021 | Ambrosia Royals #1 | Amazon |
| Mazarin Blues | Al Hess | Cozy Dystopia Press | 1/7/2021 | Hep Cats of Boise #1 | Amazon |
| Down by the Sea | Felice Stevens | Self Published | 1/7/2021 | The Landmarks #3 | Amazon |
| Love in the Wild | Saloni Quinby | Changeling Press | 1/8/2021 | Love in the Wild #2 | Amazon |
| Dear Daddy, Please Keep Me | Morticia Knight | Knight Ever After Publishing | 1/8/2021 | Naughty or Nice #7 | Amazon |
| Safe | Jessica Frances | Self Published | 1/8/2021 | In Midsummer #5 | Amazon |
| Just a Little Madness | Merry Farmer | Self Published | 1/8/2021 | The Brotherhood #7 | Amazon |
| Hop Hop, Carrot Top | Holly Day | JMS Books | 1/9/2021 | Amazon | |
| From Bi to Bye | Chelsi Robichaud | JMS Books | 1/9/2021 | Amazon | |
| Play With Fire | R.W. Clinger | JMS Books | 1/9/2021 | Amazon | |
| Over Here | Jamie Craig | JMS Books | 1/9/2021 | 2nd Edition | Amazon |
INFORMATION BELOW
TITLE: Give Way
AUTHOR: Valentine Wheeler
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 112 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 4, 2021
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Kevin McNamara’s life after retirement is… fine. He has friends, a few consulting gigs, and an ex-wife he’s finally on good terms with. But when he meets an intriguing stranger – a rarity in close-knit Swanley, Massachusetts – in his apartment lobby, he can’t stop thinking about him or about the unexpected attraction that knocked him flat.
Awais Siddiqui never thought he’d want to come back to his childhood hometown, but when his grandmother falls ill, he’s the only one who can move back to help. Awais figures he’ll be back in a big city soon enough–but then a silver fox on his route catches his eye.
Sometimes all you need is a special delivery.
TITLE: Under Your Touch
AUTHOR: Megs Pritchard
SERIES: Club Electra #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 113 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 4, 2021
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Can Miles accept what he craves, even if it comes in a package he wasn’t expecting?
Owner of Club Electra, Miles was single at a time in his life when he’d been hoping to settle. Now, he was alone and didn’t know how to handle it, especially when younger bar staff, Bryson made Miles look twice.
Bryson was far too young for Miles, and he also worked for Miles, out of bounds, but Miles couldn’t help but think about him. Miles wanted him and he couldn’t have him.
Bryson watched Miles, saw the way Miles looked at him and eventually made the decision to go for the older man. Poor Miles didn’t know what him when Bryson turned his full attention on him.
Revelations about what Miles was had Bryson planning their nights together and soon they were inseparable, but an incident at the club changes everything.
Can Miles move past is insecurities and their age-gap or has Bryson loved the man, the boy he’s always wanted?
TITLE: Scout
AUTHOR: Dallas James
SERIES: Cock & Bull #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 85 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 4, 2021
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The last thing Alex Shepherd expects is to be attracted to his new boss, hotel-mogul Scout Turner. Being the man’s personal assistant means spending long hours with him in both public and private settings. The public side of things Alex can deal with. The private? Not so much. Knowing Scout had fired his last PA for being a jealous stalker, Alex is doing his best to hide his growing feelings for the man and maintain his professionalism. That is until Scout makes an unexpected confession that changes everything. Will Alex lose the job of his dreams or gain the love of his life?
TITLE: Demon’s Wish
AUTHOR: Xenia Melzer
SERIES: Demon Mates #1
PUBLISHER: Pride Publishing
LENGTH: 148 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 5, 2021
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Finding love is hard—especially when you’re a demon and your potential mate is your sacrifice…
Sammy is content with running his bookshop and leading a book club consisting solely of paranormal creatures. Despite the persistence of his friends, he has resolved himself to a life without romance, since he doesn’t think anybody could find him and his tendency to spill useless knowledge whenever he gets nervous attractive.
Dresalantion is a demon prince and slightly—make that majorly—annoyed when somebody persistently tries to summon him. He finally decides to show up and put the fear of Dresalantion into his summoners but finds himself rescuing their sacrifice instead.
Sammy intrigues him from the get-go, and when Dre realizes that Sammy can get him the manga he’s been hunting for months—not to mention that he refuses a wish he offered him—the sexy demon decides to get to know this fascinating man better. Much better.
TITLE: Lava Red Feather Blue
AUTHOR: Molly Ringle
PUBLISHER: Central Avenue Publishing
LENGTH: 352 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 5, 2021
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Awakening the handsome prince is supposed to end the fairy tale, not begin it. But the Highvalley witches have rarely done things the way they’re supposed to. On the north Pacific island of Eidolonia, hidden from the world by enchantments, Prince Larkin has lain in a magical sleep since 1799 as one side of a truce between humans and fae. That is, until Merrick Highvalley, a modern-day witch, discovers an old box of magic charms and cryptic notes hidden inside a garden statue.
Experimenting with the charms, Merrick finds himself inside the bower where Larkin lies, and accidentally awakens him. Worse still, releasing Larkin from the spell also releases Ula Kana, a faery bent on eradicating humans from the island. With the truce collapsing and hostilities escalating throughout the country, Merrick and Larkin form an unlikely alliance and become even unlikelier heroes as they flee into the perilous fae realm on a quest to stop Ula Kana and restore harmony to their island.
TITLE: On Wings of Thunder
AUTHOR: M.D. Grimm
SERIES: On Wings Saga #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 187 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 5, 2021, 2nd Revised Edition
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Trystan is an unchosen angel—shunned by society, bullied, and without a future. In a hidden well, Trystan discovers a carving of a dragon, who were once the commanders of demons and now believed extinct. But Trystan learns the carving doesn’t depict an ordinary dragon. Stories tell that millennia ago, the great dragon Asagoroth and his demon army nearly conquered the three realms but was killed by the five elders. The powerful angels combined their life forces to cast a spell, sacrificing their lives.
But history is full of falsehoods. The five elders only managed to imprison the dragon, and Asagoroth had cast his own spell—one of releasement. It only needs the blood of an angel to liberate him from his cage….
Asagoroth, enemy of angels, conqueror of realms, is free. But even as the angels prepare for war, the great dragon surprises them with an ultimatum: hand over the angel who awakened him or face annihilation.
TITLE: Revenge
AUTHOR: Inge Mayhem
SERIES: Long Harbor City #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 57 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 5, 2021
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Tyson tries to only see the best in Shawn and makes a conscious effort to overlook all the disappearing acts. But as they become more frequent, does he have the strength to hold on to a relationship that is eerily similar to his previous one?
As events unfold that reveal the true colors of people around him, Tyson tries every means he can to escape all the trouble that Long Harbor City throws at him.
TITLE: Tied Up In Knots
AUTHOR: Mary Calmes
SERIES: Marshals #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 325 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 5, 2021, 2nd Edition
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Miro Jones is living the life: he’s got his exciting, fulfilling job as a US deputy marshal, his gorgeous Greystone in suburban Chicago, his beloved adopted family, and most importantly, the man who captured his heart, Ian Doyle. Problem is, Ian isn’t just his partner at work—Ian’s a soldier through and through. That commitment takes him away from Miro, unexpectedly and often, and it’s casting a shadow over what could be everything Miro could ever dream of.
Work isn’t the same without Ian. Home isn’t the same, either, and Miro’s having to face his fears alone… how to keep it together at the office, how to survive looming threats from the past, and worst of all, how to keep living without Ian’s rock-solid presence at his side. His life is tied up in knots, but what if unknotting them requires something more permanent? What would that mean for him and Ian? Miro’s stuck between two bad choices, and sometimes the only way to get out of the knot is to hold tight to your lifeline and pull.
TITLE: Stars Collide
AUTHOR: Mia Monroe
SERIES: Written in the Stars #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 268 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 6, 2021
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He always gets what he wants. Until he meets me.
Above average intelligence is the only break life has given me. I studied hard, got the scholarship to my preferred school, and now I’m poised for my dream job.
That is, until Gabriel struts into my life lobbying for the position he didn’t lift a finger for. And who gets to train him? This guy.
Gabriel is many things- soccer star, golden boy, rival- but this is one thing that won’t come easy to him. I’ll prove I’m the better candidate for the position and somehow manage not to get lost in his eyes.
We spend our days talking about space, and when two stars collide, there’s always an explosion.
TITLE: The Prince and the Thief
AUTHOR: P.S. Scott
SERIES: Ambrosia Royals #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 189 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 6, 2021
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A jewel thief with magical powers…
Eighteen-year-old Will is a jewel thief with only one goal in life — to be rich. That’s why when he spots Aidan, the second prince of Ambrosia saving a peasant girl from royal guards, he steals the prince’s ruby bracelet. A few days later, Aidan stumbles into Will during a robbery, and the two strike a bargain.
Meets a prince with a secret…
Aidan is a prince torn between duty and desire. In a world where same-sex relationships are forbidden in the royal family, he is attracted to men. To make matters worse, his uncle is in possession of love letters that Aidan exchanged with his old lover. In a desperate attempt to retrieve the incriminating letters, Aidan hires Will.
A forbidden love that transcends time…
The unlikely partnership blossoms into something more but political tensions threaten to separate the lovers. Will’s loyalty lies with the rebels who want to overthrow the king, and Aidan is honor-bound to protect his family. Will they end up together or be torn apart by the hands of fate?
TITLE: Mazarin Blues
AUTHOR: Al Hess
SERIES: Hep Cats of Boise #1
PUBLISHER: Cozy Dystopia Press
LENGTH: 268pages
RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2021
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Having an obnoxious AI in your head will really cramp your style, daddy-o. Introvert Reed Rothwell is part of a subculture of art deco era enthusiasts, pushing back against bland mainstream society and its mandated technology. Stuck with an AI assistant in his head is bad enough, but when he’s inflicted with a forced upgrade to a new beta version, named Mazarin, the navigator starts to take on feelings and opinions of his own.
When rumors spread of beta navs turning on their pilots, Reed is determined not to become a victim. Mazarin hasn’t become violent yet—the AI is sympathetic and understanding—but with beta participants coerced into slitting their own throats, it’s only a matter of time before Reed is next.
The AI megacorporation already has an unhealthy interest in Reed, and all the beta testers who have sought help for their navigators have disappeared. The swingin’ cats of the deco scene have the means to illegally terminate Reed’s AI. But Mazarin has never tried to harm Reed—he loves Reed.
Grappling with ridding himself of intrusive technology, the morality of hurting his self-aware AI, and avoiding the attention of a company that wants to sweep Reed’s existence under the rug might be too much for one hep cat to handle.
TITLE: Down by the Sea
AUTHOR: Felice Stevens
SERIES: The Landmarks #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 68 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2021
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Will Alexi return to England to study if Cam isn’t able to go with him or will they find a way to stay together?
Alexi has come out to his family and is living his dream in England with his boyfriend Cam. He’s always wanted to leave Coney Island and see what else the world has to offer.
But when Alexi discovers Cam may not be able to return with him after summer vacation, he must look deep inside to see what and who is most important, and whether or not that dream he’s been searching for was with him all along…down by the sea.
TITLE: Love in the Wild
AUTHOR: Saloni Quinby
PUBLISHER: Changeling Press
LENGTH: 267 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2021
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John and Earl Eli can’t escape the supernatural — or their attraction for one another!
Knock on Wood: On a dare, English librarian and resident skeptic John Smith travels to Maine to investigate Bigfoot sightings. Earl Eli plans to trick his pretentious guest with a fake Bigfoot appearance, but in the wilderness, a beast, a violin and two men in a log cabin equal a recipe for action.
On The Prowl: When John contacts his lover regarding sightings of a giant wildcat in a rural village, Earl Eli doesn’t hesitate to hop on a plane to England. Investigating the giant cat is the perfect way to explore their growing romance — providing they survive an encounter with the mysterious feline.
Ghost of a Chance: John and Earl Eli aren’t afraid of visiting a haunted house on the coast of Maine, but their romantic getaway turns dangerous when they run into armed burglars and uncover a secret romance between a merchant and a pirate.
TITLE: Dear Daddy, Please Keep Me
AUTHOR: Morticia Knight
SERIES: Naughty or Nice #7
PUBLISHER: Knight Ever After Publishing
LENGTH: 316 pages
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Dear Santa,
For Christmas this year, may I please get my very own Daddy who is looking for a boy to keep? Because I’m a little, I need lots of cuddles and attention. So, a Daddy who can only see me on occasion, or who’s never been a Daddy before, probably won’t want me. Maybe I need two Daddies? I promise I’ll be the bestest boy ever! I pick up my toys, do my chores and take my naps without argument. And since I’m not little all the time, I can also keep my Daddy happy in other ways.
I hope you can find me a Daddy who was meant for me. I haven’t had anyone take care of me in a long time and I’m feeling lost. Santa, I’ve been a very good boy this year, so pretty please can you make my Christmas wish come true?
Love,
Eric
TITLE: Safe
AUTHOR: Jessica Frances
SERIES: In Midsummer #5
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 167 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 8, 2021
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One big day. One missing groom. One answer. One life-changing event. One life-threatening disaster. Multiple targets.
Conner:
I never pictured myself getting married, but then I met Rocky and knew I found my perfect match. So, why are so many people determined to ruin our happiness? Why can’t we just have some peace and quiet? And why has Rocky disappeared on our wedding day?
Rocky:
I never thought I would get married again, but that was because I never knew what true love really was until Conner. I never had a true partner who was always there for me. And now I can’t wait to be married to him. I can’t wait to start the rest of our lives together. But, just like our entire relationship has had hurdles, why should this event run smoothly for us?
Between sabotage, grabby fans, exes, and an unwanted wedding planner, our wedding is looking more impossible by the minute. However, we’re both determined enough to get down that aisle and say I do. We will be married, and not even a crazed killer will stop us.
I hope.
Hell, are we going to survive this wedding?
TITLE: Just a Little Madness
AUTHOR: Merry Farmer
SERIES: The Brotherhood #7
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 263 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 8, 2021
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Opposites attract and sparks fly, but can they be contained?
Member of Parliament, Edward Archibald, lives in constant fear of being discovered as a gay man and having his life ruined because of it. He has avoided scandal in every way possible…until his brother runs off with a married duchess and kidnaps Lord Selby’s son and heir. As Selby’s friend, Edward is called on to help with the investigation by contacting his brother. There’s just one small problem: The mission means he’s been thrown into close quarters with the object of his desire, actor Martin Piper.
Martin Piper loves life and isn’t afraid to enjoy it to the fullest. He can’t help but draw attention to himself in everything he does, particularly when he’s paired with stodgy politician, Edward, as they work to reunite Lord Selby and his son. But Martin can only pay attention to one thing—his fascination with and desire for Edward. He adores the man at first sight and relishes the opportunity to crack Edward’s shell to get to the sensuality he knows Edward is capable of.
But their mission veers wildly off-course and seems destined to fail, especially when their conflicting ideas about desire and discretion prove how different they are. Can they overcome their differences to complete their mission and enjoy an epic love story, or will passion drive them apart?
TITLE: Hop Hop, Carrot Top
AUTHOR: Holly Day
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 68 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 9, 2021
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Flynn Thomas is back in Hartley. His plan is to be out of there before anyone notices he’s back. He left twenty years ago and promised himself he’d never have to face his childhood bullies or set foot in his bigoted hometown ever again. But it’s been six months since his mother passed away, and someone has to clear out the house.
Caspian Cook is out on a walk with his three dogs when he sees Flynn Thomas, at least he thinks it’s Flynn Thomas. He never forgot the red-haired boy his brother used to harass, and he never forgot how he used to wonder if there were freckles underneath his clothes as well as on his face.
Flynn mistakes Caspian for his childhood tormenter and flees. Caspian can guess why he’s in such a hurry to get away, but he hasn’t seen Flynn in twenty years, and if he allows him to run off, he fears he’ll never see him again. Will spending time with Flynn be enough for him to forget who Caspian’s brother is?
Flynn needs help. He underestimated how much work it would be to move his mother’s things. Caspian offers to give him a hand, but can he trust someone who looks like his worst nightmare?
TITLE: From Bi to Bye
AUTHOR: Chelsi Robichaud
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 190 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 9, 2021
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Lilian has always been hopeless when it comes to relationships. When she gets a chance to intern at her favourite digital magazine, she lies to get the job. The editors are looking for a bisexual woman to write for an advice column. Though Lilian is in fact bisexual, her ability to give advice is questionable at best. Knowing she has to keep up the lie to save her job, Lilian goes out on dates to get a better sense of how to write for her advice column.
Unfortunately for her, dating women isn’t as easy as it looks. With the help of her best friend Kristen, she learns how to properly socialize and navigate the often confusing and overwhelming side of discovering your sexuality. Kristen shows her a more adventurous side of life, one that involves speed dating and parties. Will Lilian be able to overcome her fear of intimacy to finally accept who she truly is?
TITLE: Play With Fire
AUTHOR: R.W. Clinger
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 34 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 9, 2021
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Jobe Tucker is the hottest fireman in Templeton by Lake Erie. Hot, single, and a fireman, he’s caught the eye of Stuart Talbot, owner of a local convenience store. But if Talbot doesn’t stop prying in the fireman’s life, there might be hell to pay. He just can’t control his crush, though.
Enter Talbot’s best friend, the straight Adam Lark, who balances Talbot when needed. Plus he owns a cabin away from the city where the two men occasionally spend weekends for downtime, relaxing. Unfortunately, Adam can’t stop Talbot from stalking Jobe.
When Jobe flirts with him, Talbot’s obsession and liking for the fireman heightens. But he has a heated history of being burned in a long-term relationship. Can Talbot put his tragic past behind him and begin a new love affair with the fireman? Or will his heart go down in flames?
TITLE: Over Here
AUTHOR: Jamie Craig
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 71 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 9, 2021, 2nd Edition
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Harvey Kramer shipped home from the European front with a damaged leg and memories of a man he couldn’t have. Ten years later, on the first official Veterans Day holiday, that man knocks on Harvey’s door and turns his world upside down.
Zach Jones never forgot Sergeant Harvey Kramer. Though he made it through the Second World War uninjured, he bears the scars of a love he thought he lost forever. Using the new holiday as an excuse, he tracks down his old friend in hope of a sweet reunion.
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