Reviewed by Kat

TITLE: Always Eli

SERIES: Forever Love (Book 1)

AUTHOR: Charlie Novak

PUBLISHER: Self Published

LENGTH: 279 pages

RELEASE DATE: September 23, 2021

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What happens when a sassy drag queen falls for his brother’s best friend?

Eli Baker needs a job. Drag isn’t paying the bills and the life of a starving artist isn’t as fun when he’s the one living it. Taking a temporary office job is meant to be a quick fix. It’s not supposed to reintroduce him to the funny, sharp, and sweet Tristan Rose… who just so happens to be Eli’s oldest brother’s best friend.

Eli can’t stand his brother, and the feeling is more than mutual. Getting involved with Tristan could mean family trouble, but Eli’s never been one for following the rules, especially when breaking them means annoying his brother.

Tristan is far too intriguing to ignore, especially when he takes an interest in Eli’s life outside the office. He’s not at all what Eli expects, and maybe that’s exactly what Eli needs. But if push comes to shove, will Tristan choose Eli over his best friend?

Always Eli is a 78,000-word contemporary MM romance featuring fabulous drag shows, secret biscuits, an office romance, and numerous siblings who can’t help getting involved.

Reviewed by Kat

TITLE: The Alpha’s Role

SERIES: Valleywood (Book 6)

AUTHOR: April Kelley

PUBLISHER: Hard Rose Publishing

LENGTH: 120 pages

RELEASE DATE: September 22, 2021

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A Paranormal Romance

Two omegas struggle with infertility, which leads to an alpha roommate who will rock their world.

Sam and Charlie Dunlap have been mated for years. They both have secure jobs and live in Valleywood, the city where dreams come true. The only problem is their dream of starting a family has crashed and burned. They exhausted their meager savings with fertility treatments and are out of options. And then a sexy alpha bear shifter rents a room from them. Between him smelling like their mate and their new renter not wanting anything but a job, preferably in acting, things get complicated.

Reviewed by Anna Lynn

TITLE:  Drilled

SERIES:  Four Bears Construction #7

AUTHOR:  K.M. Neuhold

PUBLISHER:  Self-Published

LENGTH:  183 Pages

RELEASE DATE:  September 3, 2021

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A month in a remote cabin with the last man I ever expected to see again? I can’t decide if I should punch him or drill him. it might end up being both.

After more than a decade, the last person I expected to see walk into the Four Bears Construction offices as a new hire was Ridge.

He was my first crush, and my first heartbreak when he started dating my sister. When he left her at the altar without so much as a note, I wrote him off for good.

No amount of excuses and explanations can erase what he did. At least that’s what I keep telling myself. But when we end up being sent to a remote campground alone to spend a month rebuilding the cabins, it’s too easy to remember why I fell for him in the first place.

I know the guys are all taking bets on how long it takes us to start playing with each other’s tools.

It’s going to be a long month.

Reviewed by Sadonna

TITLE:  Scratcher

SERIES:  Iron and Works #7

AUTHOR:  E.M. Lindsey

PUBLISHER:  self-published

LENGTH:  278 pages

RELEASE DATE:  September 23, 2021

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“I meant it when I said I love you. I was afraid I wouldn’t know it when I finally felt it, but I do.”

No last names.
No second dates.
No staying over.

Those three hook-up rules are only things keeping new tattoo artist, Micah, afloat in his love life, because without them, he’ll spiral. His BPD doesn’t define who he is, but it makes him love hard, and love fast. It makes him burn bright, until everything around him is consumed. He has his job at Irons and Works and his friendship with the other artists to keep him centered, and the rest is just… details.

But when a gorgeous man in a rumpled polo with the weight of the world on his shoulders walks into a bar one Thursday night, everything that holds Micah’s routine together is tested. Because the moment Ryan opens his mouth, Micah wants.

But Ryan’s life is just as complicated, if not more so.

Micah’s willing to bend the rules for him, but Ryan isn’t able to offer more than their Thursday night hook-ups, and he has no plans to tell Micah why.

For the first time in his life, Micah wants to fight to keep what he has, he just needs to know that Ryan is willing to give him something worth fighting for.

Scratcher is the seventh book in the Irons and Works series which are best read in order. It contains no cheating and a happily ever after.

Reviewed by Valerie

TITLE:  On Board

SERIES:  Painted Bay #2

AUTHOR:  Jay Hogan

PUBLISHER:  Self-Published

LENGTH:  370 pages

RELEASE DATE:  September 23, 2021

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Leroy Madden is in trouble. Big, handsome, Fox Carmody trouble.

Leroy has buried his attraction to the enigmatic fisherman in irritation and pointless bickering, keeping Fox at a safe distance. But with the troublesome man now living in Leroy’s house, it’s becoming impossible for Leroy to keep his true feelings hidden, or the fact that Leroy maybe isn’t so straight, after all.

Leroy hungers for something different between them. He wants more. But Leroy’s business is struggling, his newly mended relationship with his brother is at risk, Fox doesn’t plan to stay, and their mothers are lovers.

Regardless of what Leroy’s heart so desperately wants, his entire world is at stake, and nothing about a relationship with Fox Carmody was ever going to be easy.

Reviewed by Kat

TITLE: Trulli, Madly, Deeply

SERIES: A Destination Daddies Story

AUTHOR: JJ Harper

PUBLISHER: Self Published

LENGTH: 164 pages

RELEASE DATE: September 23, 2021

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One week under the scorching southern Italian sun. Is it enough to find out there’s someone for everyone? One older, resigned little and a belligerent lone Daddy doubt it.
Rowan escaped to Puglia to work through his grief of losing his husband by rebuilding a derelict cluster of the region’s heritage buildings. His friends told him he was stupid and quickly dropped away, leaving him to complete the dream he’d shared with Marcus.
Three long years later, the Trulli Cupido is ready for guests, adults with the same penchant as him: exclusive holidays for Daddies and their littles or boys. But he doubts he’ll find himself another Daddy; he’s too old now. Until he walks in, and hope soars in his chest.
Ethan can’t believe he’s been let down and is now on holiday by himself. Being a lone Daddy on a holiday for couples is going to be a disaster. The brilliant white cone-topped villa is stunning and romantic, but the chance of finding a little will be slim to none. But he never expected his host, the most beautiful man he’s ever seen. Could he be the one for him?
Trulli, Madly, Deeply features a lonely Daddy and a little who’s given up on love.

This book is about British characters and is written in British English.

Trulli, Madly, Deeply features an unconventional Daddy and a little who’s given up on love.
This book is part of the Destination Daddies multi-author series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but there are so many destinations and Daddies to discover. Why not grab them all?

Reviewed by Kat

TITLE: Bad Boy

SERIES: Carousal Lounge (Prequel)

AUTHOR: Sammi Cee

PUBLISHER: Self Published

LENGTH: 75 pages

RELEASE DATE: September 17, 2021

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Could that glorious smell mean…mate?

Trickster has the ideal life, especially for an omega. He loves his job welding, creating art in his funky warehouse , and dancing at the Carousal Lounge Gentlemen’s Club for fun!

When danger strikes, and he ends up on the doorstep of a reclusive shifter, his whole world tilts on its axis.

Fated mates are supposed to be myths, but all evidence is suggesting otherwise. Trickster’s one hundred percent on board for this new adventure, but what will it take to convince his disbelieving mate to trust what’s in his heart instead of the words in the history books?

In this anticipated prequel for Sammi Cee’s  new shifter world, you can expect a sexy omega who thinks clothing should be optional, a confused alpha who’s not sure what to do with said bold and confident omega, a couple of babies—because why not keep freaking the professor out—and a chosen family who knows just what to do!

Reviewed by Kat

TITLE: Not Over You

SERIES: Sons of Cape Cod (Book 1)

AUTHOR: Jodi Payne

PUBLISHER: Tygerseye Publishing LLC

LENGTH: 186 pages

RELEASE DATE: September 14, 2021

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Five years ago, Scott Borden finally shook the sand off his feet and left his Cape Cod hometown for a dream job in Silicon Valley. Scott barely gave Falmouth a second thought once he was in California, but he’s never been able to get Jarlath completely out of his mind.

Jarlath O’Connolly now owns his late father’s pub in Falmouth Heights. O’Connolly’s pub is part of the heartbeat of his hometown and its walls hold the memories of everything he’s ever loved. Everything except his best friend, Scott. Scott was easy to replace with a new bartender, but there was no replacing Scott in Jarlath’s heart.

The summer is ending, there’s a hurricane in the forecast, and Scott’s finally come home, but Jarlath isn’t sure he’s ready for the reunion. A lot has changed, including Jarlath’s understanding of who Scott really was to him. Will they still find each other hard to get over once they’re face to face?

Reviewed by Cheryl

TITLE: Knight Moves

SERIES: When We Were Young #3

AUTHOR: Maggie Blackbird

PUBLISHER: eXtasy

LENGTH: 238 pages

RELEASE DATE: April 23 2021

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After receiving his grade twelve diploma and marking his eighteenth birthday, René Oshawee cannot fight the temptation seventeen-year-old high school junior Billy Redsky blatantly offers now that what they share has become taboo.

When their secret romance is blown into the open, Billy’s foster parents send René to Toronto to complete the last of his schooling under the supervision of a family friend, leaving Billy behind at their Ojibway community.

Now Billy and René must make the biggest decision of their lives—fight for the true love they know they’ll never find with anyone else or go their separate ways.

Reviewed by Sadonna

TITLE:  Gone But Not Forgotten

SERIES:  TIN #1

AUTHOR:  Charlie Cochet

PUBLISHER:  Self-published

LENGTH:  266 pages

RELEASE DATE:  September 16, 2021

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Codename: Chaos.
Former THIRDS agent turned TIN operative Dexter J. Daley is a legend. Just ask him, he’ll tell you. Chaos isn’t so much a codename as it is Dex’s state of being. As a spy for the Therian Intelligence Network, Dex has spent the last four years bringing down the bad guys. Hell, his middle name is literally Justice. But a new mission brings him face-to-face with a different kind of monster, one with a weapon that can alter the course of history. Failure is not an option, but as the mission goes from dangerous to deadly, Dex finds himself up against a far more terrifying force, and this time, there’s no escape.

Codename: Atlas
As former team leader for Destructive Delta and now a TIN operative, Sloane Daley knows what it feels like to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders. But no matter the challenge, Sloane knows that together, he and his husband, Dex, can overcome anything. When their latest mission takes a personal turn, Sloane is forced to confront the very thing that created him. Looking back to a past he thought he’d left behind is the least of Sloane’s problems, because the greatest threat he’s about to encounter… is his own husband.

Reviewed by Taylin

TITLE: All The Stars

SERIES: Love Bank Romance #1

AUTHOR: Duckie Mack

PUBLISHER: Self-Published

LENGTH: 227 Pages

RELEASE DATE: September 19, 2021

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Rider doesn’t have a lot of rules when it comes to guys, but there is one- he doesn’t date, not ever. He’s content with random hookups because dating means too much. That’s reserved for the one person he knows he can never have, his best friend, Cameron.

After watching his own family fall apart, Cam longs for someone who will stick it out through thick and thin. He’s had a string of girlfriends that never seem to be the right one. The one person he can always count on is Rider.

One night out changes everything between them. When Rider ends up telling Cam the secret he’s been hiding, Cam is left reeling. But will an accident end Cam’s chances to figure out what it means for them?

All the Stars is a heartwarming story of friendship, love, and finding the one that was right in front of you all along.

The Love Bank Romance series features sweet LGBTQ love stories with a little heat.

Reviewed by Kat

TITLE: Worth Trying

SERIES: Without Precedent #2

AUTHOR: Chloe B. Young

PUBLISHER: Riptide Publishing

LENGTH: 334 pages

RELEASE DATE: September 20, 2021

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No strings attached is easier, until love tangles things.

Privileged playboy Innes Kent has been unmoored since his regular escort quit on him. Though he’s a talented lawyer at a successful firm, without the distractions of a gorgeous man and frequent sex, his mind often wanders in unpleasant directions. For instance, toward his estranged daughter and his many regrets therein.

Charlie is a budding fashion designer, but the need to support his unwell mother has left him scraping to get by. When his cleaning job sends him to a lavish office one desperate night, he’s overwhelmed by the excessive luxury he sees, and when Innes catches him thieving, he’s at the lawyer’s mercy.

But Charlie is just the distraction that Innes needs: a proud and determined scrap of a man who challenges him, annoys him, and attracts him all at once. The perfect choice for a personal assistant who won’t bore him to tears or run screaming from his bad temper. Working together leads to sleeping together, but they’re both too clever to mess up a perfectly good arrangement by getting feelings involved. Aren’t they?

Reviewed by Stephen K.

TITLE: The Suicidal Peanut

AUTHOR: Matthew J. Metzger

PUBLISHER: Queerteen Press

LENGTH: 160 Pages

RELEASE DATE: September 20^th , 2015

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Life’s not easy when your mum’s nuts, your uncle is becoming your aunt, and one of your crushes could — and probably would — break your face if he found out how you felt about him.

That’s Tab’s life, though, malevolent gods and all. His text-flirting with Demi, the brother of his best friend, is going nowhere: Demi already has a boyfriend and anyway, who dates their best friend’s twin? But then, the pining after Nick is going nowhere either, because Nick probably likes gay-bashing on Friday nights for fun. He’s gorgeous, but he’s dangerous, and Tab knows better than that.

So what’s a bit of harmless flirting, when one is taken and the other is straight? It’s just a bit of fun.

That is until Demi is suddenly single, and Nick is not looking as straight and scary as he was before.

Reviewed by Sadonna

TITLE:  Door Number Two

SERIES:  Open Doors #1.5

AUTHOR:  Vinni George

PUBLISHER:  Self-published

LENGTH:  49 pages

RELEASE DATE:  July 1, 2021

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Corbin Fisher needs a life. He just isn’t sure a blind date at a Halloween party is the best way to get it, but he digs out a costume and goes anyway.

When Corbin meets his date and sparks fly, he’s happy he took a chance, until he finds out the guy he hooked up with wasn’t the date he was supposed to meet.

Will Corbin be able to track down his mystery man and find out if love waits for him behind door number two?

Door Number Two is a 16,000-word short story featuring mistaken identity, misplaced costume props, a merman tattoo, and a meddling sister. While it is book #1.5 in the Open Doors series, it can be read as a standalone.

Reviewed by True

TITLE:  A Touch of Fever

SERIES: Arcane Hearts #1

AUTHOR: Nazri Noor

PUBLISHER: Self-Published

LENGTH: 252 pages

RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2021

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What do you do when you can’t cast spells? You make your own magic.

Jackson Pryde was never great at wielding magic. Instead, he works as an artificer, crafting enchanted devices in the Black Market, a shadowy bazaar of wonders. But Xander Wright, the mouthy, pretentious mage next door, hates all the hammering in Jackson’s workshop.

When a chance assignment forces them to team up, they discover a terrifying predicament. Something is driving members of the magical community into murderous rages. Jackson and Xander must combine might and magic to find the source of the Fever and stop it. Can they put aside their differences long enough to end the Fever, or will they succumb to its bloodthirsty curse?

A Touch of Fever is a 70,000-word M/M urban fantasy romance with a HFN ending. Join a fast-talking artificer and a snarky sorcerer, best friends turned bitter enemies, as they navigate an adventure filled with strange flora, mythical fauna, and magical murders. If you like your urban fantasy with humor, horror, and a whole lot of heart, you’ve come to the right place. Experience A Touch of Fever today.

Reviewed by Stephen K

TITLE: Nowhere to Ride

SERIES: Nowhere to Ride #1

AUTHOR: Andrew Grey

PUBLISHER: Andrew Grey Books

LENGTH: 109 Pages

RELEASE DATE: June 15^th 2021

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Unjustly accused of a crime, Ky Archer is trying to keep his ranch together, with fierce tenacity and minimal help. With his nefarious accuser the lead wolf at the door, Ky is resolved to do whatever he has to in order to keep the final link with his family intact.

Brodie Tyler is down on his luck–way down. Down enough to camp with his baby sister in a tent to get away from relatives he’d hoped would help him. His parents are gone and he’s got nowhere to go, but he’s determined to keep his sister safe with him, no matter what.

Ky finds Brodie and Emily on his property and takes them in out of the storm… literally. Neither expects the heat that ignites between them to be as hot as the western sun. The men find they fit together well, both at work and in the bedroom. They also find they have a common enemy who tries to tear them apart. Working together, they might discover that each holds the key for the other’s desire.

Reviewed by Valerie

TITLE:  Jonty’s Halloween

SERIES:  Unfinished Business

AUTHOR:  Barbara Elsborg

PUBLISHER:  Self Published

LENGTH:  190 pages

RELEASE DATE:  September 20, 2021

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Jonty and Devan’s Big Adventure travelling around the world is cut short when Devan’s mother falls ill, and they have to fly home. Leaving Jonty to his own devices is never a good idea and before Devan can say no, Jonty has talked his way into hosting a Halloween extravaganza at The Dunes Hotel.

Family and friends are roped in to help and perform on the evening, but someone has it in for Jonty, who ends up getting a fright he hadn’t expected.

Join Jonty and his friends and family in a Halloween extravaganza with a surprise ending!