Reviewed by Taylin

TITLE: The Case Of The Boy In Blue

AUTHOR: Amanda Meuwissen

PUBLISHER: Self-Published

LENGTH: 33 pages

RELEASE DATE: Feb 14, 2021

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Leonard Quill, private investigator, never expected a case to walk through his door quite like this one, complete with murder, a frame job, blackmail, and powerful players, especially coming from a man with bright blue eyes behind his glasses, a crooked bow tie, and an impossible smile.

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Hexes and Horns

SERIES: Magic Emporium #5

AUTHOR: Rowan McAllister

PUBLISHER: self-published

LENGTH: 242 pages

RELEASE DATE: February 11, 2021

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Ryan O’Byrne has rules: 1) no using his magic, 2) no getting dragged back into his family’s craziness, and 3) no dating supernaturals of any kind, especially shifters … in other words, nothing and no one who will tempt him to break rule number one.

But what if the gorgeous wall of muscle he can’t seem to stay away from just happens to be a shifter? Well, it is only a short-term thing, and he isn’t a master of denial for nothing.

Leo Holt can’t help it if he has a teeny tiny weakness for bad boys—not really bad, just a little prickly around the edges. Even for a unicorn, all sweetness and light, all the time, can get a little boring. But, falling for the eldest son of the dark witch family who runs his little West Virginia town might be getting his fingers too close to the fire, even for him.

For Ryan, it was supposed to be a simple trip back home to show support during a family crisis. But when hexes, secrets, a family demon, and the O’Byrne witches are involved, nothing is ever simple.

<Hexes and Horns, 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’s in dire need. This book contains explicit sex scenes, a muscular moonshiner, a reluctant witch, a spooky best friend, and a guaranteed HEA.

Reviewed by Donna

TITLE: Cry Wolf

SERIES: Big Bad Wolf #5

AUTHOR: Charlie Adhara

PUBLISHER: Carina Press

LENGTH: 269 Pages

RELEASE DATE: January 18, 2021

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Agent Cooper Dayton never thought anything could be harder than solving murders. Until he had to plan a wedding.
After taking down an old adversary, Agent Cooper Dayton of the Bureau of Special Investigations has earned a break. Not that planning a wedding to his sexy shifter partner, Oliver Park, is necessarily stress free, but it’s better than worrying about the ominous warning, delivered months ago, that Cooper’s life is in danger.
When he’s dragged to an event by his family, Cooper braces for an awkward evening, but instead finds himself in the middle of an ugly feud between Park’s ex and a rebel pack leader. What was supposed to be a quick outing turns into a full-blown murder investigation after the pack leader ends up dead, Park’s ex goes missing, and Cooper and Park are sent a series of disturbing wedding gifts that are somehow connected to it all.
The list of potential suspects is long, and with the bodies piling up, Cooper must turn to the one person he trusts the least: the villain he’s already put behind bars once and who has nothing to lose by lying and everything to gain if Cooper is out of the picture—for good.

Reviewed by Valerie

TITLE:  Rick

AUTHOR:  Stella Shaw

SERIES:  Love @ the Haven #2

PUBLISHER:  Self-Published

LENGTH:  139 pages

RELEASE DATE:  February 11, 2021

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A gift of a man for one night. A promise of so much more.

When Rick Thatcher’s beloved aunt leaves him the run-down Haven Hotel, he’s amazed to find a group of young men running an escorting business out of it. Intrigued and impressed, he allows them to stay. But sacrifices have to be made to keep the hotel running. The hotel is always short of funds, and the guys… they’re sexy, they’re fun, they’re loyal friends. But they can also be a bunch of trouble. Rick has no time left for romance.

Until the night Eliot Walker arrives at the Haven, naïve but brave, looking to discover what it’s like to be an openly gay man at last. He wants to spend the night with a man, one who can excite and guide him. But an escort? He’s nervous of what he’ll find.

He finds Rick. Just the kind of man he’d choose to have his first experiences with, if it was possible. And from Rick’s point of view – on this one special night, and for this one special man he can’t take his eyes off – why shouldn’t it be?

If only this could be more than one night. But their potential happiness and the Haven’s security may already be under serious threat.

Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Rebellion

SERIES: Fight for Survival #2

AUTHOR: H.L. Day

PUBLISHER: self-published

LENGTH: 155 pages

RELEASE DATE: February 5, 2021

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In a world turned hostile, safety always comes at a price.

Zed and Blake’s perilous journey may have ended in sanctuary, but outside forces are set to shatter their newfound peace. Past mistakes have taught Zed that nothing matters more than keeping Blake alive. And that’s exactly what he intends to do, no matter how high the personal cost.

Zed’s actions leave Blake with an impossible choice. Give up the man he loves, or embark on a journey into the unknown. A journey which will make the last one seem like child’s play.

Both men are about to face their toughest test yet. Unless Blake can find a way to overcome the odds, everything they’ve faced so far could have been for nothing.

Love could be light years away.

Reviewed by Larissa

TITLE: Gravity

SERIES: Written in the Stars Book 2

AUTHOR: Mia Monroe

PUBLISHER: self-published

RELEASE DATE: February 8, 2021

LENGTH: 258 pages

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He was only meant to be a hookup. Until he became my coworker.

Only I could ruin the hottest potential hookup ever. One look at the gorgeous ginger, and I was done for. I summoned every bit of courage I had, then panicked. As is my way. I managed to put it behind me until he became my new coworker. Now, every day is a reminder of my insecurities and what might have been.

Working so closely together, Henry and I become fast friends. We have so much in common, but he’s very clear that relationships are not on his mind. The attraction though, that’s undeniable. When Henry offers friends with benefits, there’s no way I’m saying no. Did I mention I’m a virgin?

All I have to do is keep a level head and my feet on the ground. We have a blast together, but before long, the line between friendship and love blurs, and I’m drawn in by his gravity.

The question remains… Is he drawn in by mine?

Gravity is a steamy, low angst, hook up turned surprise coworker, friends with benefits, first time romance featuring a Sinatra-loving old soul, a sweeter than sugar virgin, nerding to the nth degree, and rain-drenched kisses. It is book 2 in the Written in the Stars series, featuring science-loving nerds and the men who fall for them.

Reviewed by Valerie

TITLE:  Jon’s Boom Shaka Laka Problem

AUTHOR:  AJ Sherwood

SERIES:  Jon’s Mysteries

PUBLISHER:  Self-Published

LENGTH:  237 pages

RELEASE DATE:  February 7, 2021

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Proposing vs defusing a bomb?

Defusing a bomb is much easier than proposing.

Defusing Donovan’s anger over getting on a plane to defuse said bomb? Harder than the bomb.

Jon is not liking these odds.

Is proposing supposed to be this difficult?

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Jon and Donovan have a fight, as expected they’re very bad at it, things go BOOM, my kink is healthy processing and expressing of emotions, relationship lessons, life lessons, love is not based on worth, the dads are awesome, I put Jon on a plane, because I’m evil that way, personal space? What’s that?, cats, Jon has a new toy, no I’m not talking about Donovan, the bomb squad is ready to just keep Jon, roadtrip!, grandparents also rock, absolutely nothing goes according to plan