It is final! The December 2021 Voter Chosen Book of the Month!
We thank you all for participating in our poll!
The top two will go on to Book of the Year!
On a Midnight Clear by Lily Morton
Reviewed by Valerie
TITLE: On a Midnight Clear
AUTHOR: Lily Morton
PUBLISHER: Serlf-Published
LENGTH: 212 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 17, 2021
BLURB:
It can safely be said that Lord Barnaby Greenwood is not having the best of Christmases.
He’s penniless, up to his eyeballs in debt, and about to lose his estate. Therefore, it’s hardly surprising that when a local property developer offers a lot of money to buy King’s Wood from him, Barnaby is very tempted. But his father had always impressed on him that the green wood was sacred and must be protected at all costs, so he finds himself saying no.
He knows this will result in the loss of his home, but duty comes before everything. However, that fateful decision leads instead to a magical Christmas for Barnaby, complete with an old god who grants him a favour, and a beautiful statue that comes to life.
Cosmo is perfect for him. He’s funny and kind and completely enraptured with Barnaby, and for the first time in his life, Barnaby falls in love. But how can this lead to anything but heartache, when on the last stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, Cosmo will go back to being a statue and take Barnaby’s heart with him?
Lost at the Crossing (Rail Riders #2) by Nicky James
Reviewed by Valerie
TITLE: Lost at the Crossing
SERIES: Rail Riders #2
AUTHOR: Nicky James
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 349 pages
RELEASE DATE: November 29, 2021
BLURB:
Two lost boys. Two long years. One path back to each other. Elian has lost two major anchors in his life, and he can’t figure out how to get back on track, so he takes to the rails, trying to outrun his struggles. The farther he runs, the deeper he sinks, losing himself more and more until a random phone call reminds him, he isn’t as alone as he thought. There is someone out there who still cares—Tyler. Two years ago, Tyler lost more than his best friend. He lost the other half of his heart. He knows Elian’s struggles, and he now knows Elian is alive. When his rider friends offer to help, he’s hesitant. They don’t know as much about Elian as they should, and it’s Tyler’s fault for shutting them out. Too many people might scare Elian off. Besides, how can he explain to his friends his desperation to find Elian when his feelings are so new and unexplored? Tyler is convinced he only needs one person to mend his wounded heart—Elian. ** Lost at the Crossing is a new adult gay romance story of first love between two inexperienced boys. It’s a story of found family and lifelong friendships. It explores tropes including hurt/comfort, friends-to-lovers, two virgins, second chance romance, and demisexual awakening. It has angst. Let’s be honest, it’s me. It’s inevitable. Lost at the Crossing is the second book in the Rail Riders series. It can be read as a standalone but may be better enjoyed after reading End of the Line. **
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