Reviewed by Sammy

TITLE: Of Secrets and Wolves

SERIES: Winsford Shifters

AUTHOR: Alice Winters

PUBLISHER: Self-Published

LENGTH: 328 pgs.

RELEASE DATE:  January 28, 2021

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Rowan

My whole life, I’ve been taught to despise shifters. So when I’m hired to track two escaped convicts, I’m suddenly thrust into the world I hate—or thought I did. Yet I’m inexplicably drawn to the alpha of the pack whose land the convicts may be hiding on. He’s different than any shifter I’ve ever met—laid back and quick to laugh, caring and protective, and makes me feel complete for the first time in my life. As secrets are revealed, I start to wonder if everything I’ve been raised to believe was a lie, though it may not matter because it seems like someone wants us dead.

Quinn

I’m no stranger to prejudice from humans, but it’s different when Rowan comes into my life. Though I shouldn’t let myself be distracted, I’m captivated by him. At first, he’s stiff, fighting to keep his misconstrued beliefs intact, but as I break down the wall he’s created, I’m able to show him a place among the fun chaos of my pack. After one of my pack goes missing, it leaves Rowan and me racing to bring them home, but the only way we’re going to survive this is if Rowan learns to accept the bond that’s growing between us—a bond that could give us the strength to put aside our reservations and give in to what both of us want.

Reviewed by Valerie

TITLE:  Right as Raine

AUTHOR:  Lucy Lennox

SERIES:  Aster Valley #1

PUBLISHER:  Self-Published

LENGTH:  296 pages

RELEASE DATE:  February 2, 2021

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Tiller

As the first openly gay professional football player, I can’t afford to make any mistakes, on or off the field. And the absolute biggest mistake I could make right now would be to fall for Mikey Vining, my best friend, employee and, more importantly, Coach’s baby boy. I might fantasize about Mikey at night-—every night—but actually touching him would be a serious personal foul.

And falling for him? That’s completely out of bounds.

Mikey

I’ve learned my lesson about falling for one of my dad’s players. They’re a bunch of spoiled jocks with more muscles than brains. I’ve spent years learning to keep my eyes, and my hands, to myself. But resisting the temptation becomes nearly impossible when Tiller Raine and I end up together in a small cabin in a remote Colorado town.

Suddenly, there’s not much to do but look at each other. And talk. And hopefully, hopefully touch.

But what happens when our stay in Aster Valley is over and it’s time to return to the real world? Will Coach blow the whistle on our relationship? Or will Tiller admit there might actually be something he loves more than football after all?

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: The Cum Crisis of Neverland

SERIES: A Cox Fairytale #5

AUTHOR: James Cox

PUBLISHER: Evernight Publishing

LENGTH: 105 pages

RELEASE DATE: August 5, 2020

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What if Neverland’s magic is fueled by cum and Petar Pann wants all the power for himself?

Tink only has two years left before he turns into a man and then Petar will steal his soul. There isn’t much he can do about it either. He lives in a magical world where Mermen try to eat him and Petar uses cum to give himself even more power. Tink is slightly different from the other lost boys though. He has some magic of his own. When he’s kidnapped by the, maybe not so evil, Captain Hook, they have to work together to stop Petar Pann and save the other lost boys.

Prepare yourself, you’ve never entered a Neverland quite like this…

Reviewed by Larissa

TITLE: Boyfriend Freeze

SERIES:  Love Notes Book 3

AUTHOR: DJ Jamison

PUBLISHER: self published

LENGTH: 205 pages

RELEASE DATE: February 4, 2021

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I’ve made a lot of mistakes, but you can’t be one of them…

Dear Graham,

After crossing too many lines for my self-respect, I made a promise to myself: no hookups, no sexts, no dating. For sixty days.

But I didn’t count on meeting you.

Who knew a smart, cardigan-wearing geek would be such temptation? You’re all wrong for me, except you’re also kind of exactly right.

So how do I keep my promise not to seduce the cute librarian and still get the perfect guy?

Maybe you know, because I don’t…

Already yours,

Ollie

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: The Muffin Man

SERIES: Magic Emporium #4

AUTHOR: Kim Fielding

PUBLISHER: Tin Box Press

LENGTH: 216 pages

RELEASE DATE: February 4, 2021

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Morli is a prince on a mission—but he’d rather be baking.

Baxter is a lonely production artist stuck in a pandemic lockdown.

They are literally universes apart. But with a little help from a magic shop, a raven, and a dead great-aunt who was possibly a witch, Morli and Baxter are joined together on a cross-worlds adventure. Battling killer brambles in order to rescue an enchanted princess seems simple compared to their real challenges: discovering their strengths and creating a future together.

The Muffin Man is part of the Magic Emporium Series. Each book stands alone, but each one features an appearance by Marden’s Magic Emporium, a shop that can appear anywhere, but only once and only when someone is in dire need. This book contains reluctant heroes, sentient sourdough starter, lots of carbs, and a guaranteed HEA.

Reviewed by Larissa

TITLE: Daddy’s Girl

AUTHOR: Victoria Sue

PUBLISHER: self

RELEASE DATE: January 20, 2021

LENGTH: 221 pages

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Omegas were selfish, conniving, manipulative drama queens, and the last thing Kyron wanted was one either in his house or bed. But due to a ridiculous inheritance stipulation he had one month to get an omega pregnant, or he would lose the house, the estate, and the vineyard his family had owned for generations.

Tolly hated Alphas. They were bossy, egotistical, self-absorbed wind-bags that thought the world belonged to them. But because of an accident his dad had lost his job and their home, making the money Kyron was offering to give him for a baby look pretty damn tempting.

Forced together by circumstances both men are determined to see their arrangement through. Except the longer they stay together, neither of them is sure they want it to end.

Reviewed by Cheryl

TITLE: Daddy’s Forbidden Room

AUTHOR: K.A. Merikan

PUBLISHER:  Acerbi & Villani Ltd.

LENGTH: 181 pages

RELEASE DATE:  December 9, 2020

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“Oh, Kevin, no… you don’t need a boyfriend. What you need is a Daddy.”Kevin knows his worth. He’s a cute twink who, despite his lack of experience, has a lot to offer. So when life deals him lemons, all he needs is sugar to make lemonade.

A Sugar Daddy that is.

Kevin is ready to throw caution to the wind when he meets a mysterious man who offers him the opportunity of a lifetime. A million dollars in exchange for becoming the man’s boy toy and staying with him for one year. Sandro is older, devastatingly handsome, and ready to show Kevin a world of sensual pleasures while lavishing him with luxury.

But Kevin’s new Daddy also has strict rules.

Never leave the island.

Never disobey.

And never enter the forbidden room behind the white door.

What starts as a mutually beneficial arrangement quickly turns into a whirlwind of passion. Secrets become too tempting to resist, and whatever hides behind the white door could be the undoing of all that Kevin loves about his Daddy.

Reviewed by True

TITLE: A Desperate Man

AUTHOR: Tia Fielding and Lisa Henry

PUBLISHER: JMS Books

LENGTH: 202 pages

RELEASE DATE: January 30, 2021

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When they were teenagers, Quinn MacGregor and Aaron Larsen fell in love over the course of one magical summer. It ended in bloodshed and tragedy.

Now, ten years later, Quinn is back in Spruce Creek, Nevada, to inherit his family’s criminal cartel. His cousin Jimmy has been making friends — and enemies — in dangerous places, but that doesn’t mean he’s happy to hand over leadership to Quinn. And Jimmy might not be the only one who wants Quinn out of the way for good, especially if Quinn’s secret comes out.

Aaron Larsen is back in Spruce Creek to sell his former family home. Aaron lost a leg in Afghanistan, and he’s drinking too much and battling depression and PTSD. The last thing he needs is for Quinn MacGregor to drop back into his miserable life. But when Quinn is shaken by the news that he left more behind in Spruce Creek than his bad memories, he turns to Aaron like it’s old times, and Aaron doesn’t know how to say no.

The events of ten years ago cast a long shadow, and in a town where they can’t trust anyone else, Quinn and Aaron just might have to learn to trust each other again.