Book Review: Original Sin (Sons of Darkness #1) by Shannon West
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Original Sin
SERIES: Sons of Darkness Book 1
AUTHOR: Shannon West
PUBLISHER: Painted Hearts Publishing
RELEASE DATE: January 11, 2022
LENGTH: 135 pages
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A funny thing happens to Jonah when he winds up at a bar in a strange city, meeting with an ancient vampire. He’s trying to get answers about...Read More »
New Release Review: 760 Miles (Northern Horizons #1) by AE Lister
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: 760 Miles
SERIES: Northern Horizons Book 1
AUTHOR: AE Lister
PUBLISHER: Pride Publishing
LENGTH: 329 pages
RELEASE DATE: March 15, 2022
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How far would you travel for one man?
The very last thing Jimmy Downing needed was a skinny traveling partner who acted half his age with a chip on his shoulder...Read More »
Book Review: Edge Lines (Fallen Messengers #3) by Ava Marie Salinger
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Edge Lines
SERIES: Fallen Messengers Book 3
AUTHOR: Ava Marie Salinger
PUBLISHER: Silver Orb Publishing
LENGTH: 268 pages
RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2022
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The Gods have come to San Francisco…
Cassius Black and Morgan King’s trip to Ivory Peaks to uncover clues about their past takes an unexpected turn when a...Read More »
Book Review: Atonement Camp for Unrepentant Homophobes by Evan J. Corbin
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Atonement Camp for Unrepentant Homophobes
AUTHOR: Evan J Corbin
PUBLISHER: Atonement Book, LLC
LENGTH: 356 pages
RELEASE DATE: September 17, 2020
BLURB:
The oldest translation of a Gospel is returned to the world by a secret society long dedicated to its preservation. In it, Jesus explicitly condemns bigotry and homophobia. In...Read More »
Love Bytes Reviewers' “Best of 2021” Day #8 – Anabela.m
Welcome to the Love Bytes Reviewers’ Best of 2021
Another year has passed in which books have brought all of us a much needed escape and sense of comfort. Our Love Bytes team reviewed approximately 1,300 LGBTQ+ books in 2021, from contemporary romance to fantasy,...Read More »
Book Review: Bounce (Outback Boys #2) by Becca Seymour
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Bounce
SERIES: Outback Boys Book 2
AUTHOR: Becca Seymour
PUBLISHER: Rainbow Tree Publishing
LENGTH: 167 pages
RELEASE DATE: March 27, 2021
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Aiden is content keeping people at a distance and ensuring his boundaries are impenetrable. There’s safety in not opening up, but there’s also a loneliness he doesn’t realise exists until...Read More »
Book Review: Seducing the Sorcerer by Lee Welch
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Seducing the Sorcerer
AUTHOR: Lee Welch
PUBLISHER: Self-published
LENGTH: 261 pages
RELEASE DATE: September 23, 2021
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Homeless and jobless, Fenn Todd has nearly run out of hope. All he has left is his longing for horses and the strength of his own two hands. But when he’s cheated into accepting...Read More »
Book Review: Manchester Lake (Darkly Enchanted Romance #3) by Joshua Ian
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Manchester Lake
SERIES: Darkly Enchanted Romance Book 3
AUTHOR: Joshua Ian
PUBLISHER: Moody Boxfan Books
LENGTH: 217 pages
RELEASE DATE: March 9, 2021
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England, 1910Monty, along with his best friend Bishop, investigates an odd seal-like creature swimming in Manchester Lake. The pair soon realize they’ve found a selkie when the magnificent...Read More »
Release Day Review: Risky Business (Animal Lark #2) by Andi Lee
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Risky Business
SERIES: Animal Lark Book 2
AUTHOR: Andi Lee
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 275 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 14, 2021
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Veterinarian Dane Vincent is used to being unlucky in love. That’s why his crush on new friend Ben is No Big Deal. He’s more than happy to swoop to Ben’s...Read More »
Book Review: Medium To Well (Haunted Hollywood Ever Afters) by Edie Montreux
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Medium To Well
SERIES: Haunted Hollywood Ever Afters
AUTHOR: Edie Montreux
PUBLISHER: Self-published
LENGTH: 175 pages
RELEASE DATE: August 17, 2021
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Ash Barrett is a scientist. He believes in facts. But even he has to admit something supernatural is happening in his apartment. The ghost of his dead fiancé wants something...Read More »
Book Review: Of Tails & Mistletoe (Of Magic and Scales #4) by Natalina Reis
Reviewed byAnabela.m
TITLE: Of Tails & Mistletoe
SERIES: Of Magic and Scales Book 4
AUTHOR: Natalina Reis
PUBLISHER: Hot Tree Publishing
LENGTH: 98 pages
RELEASE DATE: October 22, 2021
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In this Christmas novella in the Of Magic & Scales series, the usual cast of zany but lovable characters is back to love and to hold...Read More »
Book Review: Spellbound (Fallen Messengers #2) by Ava Marie Salinger
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Spellbound
SERIES: Fallen Messengers Book 2
AUTHOR: Ava Marie Salinger
PUBLISHER: Silver Orb Publishing
LENGTH: 258 pages
RELEASE DATE: October 15, 2021
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Can Cassius and Morgan overcome an elusive enemy and save a young girl’s life?
Eden Monroe has spent her entire existence believing she has no magic. Shunned by her mother...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Cryptic (Puzzles #1) by Jodi Payne & BA Tortuga
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Cryptic
SERIES: Puzzles Book 1
AUTHOR: Jodi Payne & BA Tortuga
PUBLISHER: Self-published
RELEASE DATE: August 17,2021
LENGTH: 148 pages
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Derek “Crash” Wheeler never really wanted to make detective. He was a good marine and a great beat cop, but now he has to deal with cases like the one that...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Fractured Souls (Fallen Messengers #1) by Ava Marie Salinger
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Fractured Souls
SERIES: Fallen Messengers Book 1
AUTHOR: Ava Marie Salinger
PUBLISHER: Self-published
LENGTH: 264 pages
RELEASE DATE: July 16,2021
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Humans are dying in San Francisco. The most shunned angel on Earth may very well hold the key as to why…
When Cassius Black moves to San Francisco for a fresh start,...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Out of Bounds (Browerton University #7) by A.J. Truman
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Out of Bounds
SERIES: Browerton University Book 7
AUTHOR: A. J. Truman
PUBLISHER: Self-published
LENGTH: 220 pages
RELEASE DATE: July 9,2021
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The plan was simple: Play the Game. Get the glory. Stay in the closet.
But the plan didn’t include my childhood crush walking back into my life. First, he wrecked my...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Of Fire and Bone (Of Magic and Scales #3) by Natalina Reis
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Of Fire & Bone
SERIES: Of Magic and Scales Book 3
AUTHOR: Natalina Reis
PUBLISHER: Hot Tree Publishing
LENGTH: 233 pages
RELEASE DATE: June 19, 2021
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As if having a powerful druid and a goddess for parents doesn’t suck enough, throwing a vengeful god into the fray certainly doesn’t do Aiden...Read More »
Book Review: Pretty Wild (Boys in Makeup #3) by Christina Lee & Riley Hart
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Pretty Wild
SERIES: Boys in Makeup Book 3
AUTHOR: Christina Lee & Riley Hart
PUBLISHER: Self-published
LENGTH: 297 pages
RELEASE DATE: March 19,2021
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Clark
I see myself as mature and responsible for a twenty-four-year-old—I have a steady job, a comfortable apartment, and eventually I’ll find the right guy to settle down with....Read More »
Book Review: Pretty Sweet (Boys in Makeup #2) by Riley Hart & Christina Lee
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Pretty Sweet
SERIES: Boys in Makeup Book 2
AUTHOR: Riley Hart & Christina Lee
PUBLISHER: Self-published
LENGTH: 298 pages
RELEASE DATE: June 17, 2020
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Seth
Portland was supposed to be my fresh start, my chance to live for myself. Unfortunately, it’s not working out that way. I stay in the apartment Mom...Read More »
Book Review: Stumble (Outback Boys #1) by Becca Seymour
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Stumble
SERIES: Outback Boys Book 1
AUTHOR: Becca Seymour
PUBLISHER: Rainbow Tree Publishing
LENGTH: 123 pages
RELEASE DATE: January 14, 2021
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Trey has a problem he’s worked hard to manage. It involves not turning into a bumbling mess while around a gorgeous brown-haired man who’s way out of his league. Eight...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Vacation Tails (Pride of the Caribbean #2) by Deanna Wadsworth
Reviewed by Anabela.m
TITLE: Vacation Tails
SERIES: Pride of the Caribbean #2
AUTHOR: Deanna Wadsworth
PUBLISHER: Self-published
RELEASE DATE: February 27, 2021
LENGTH: 314 pages
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When the full moon rises, your soul will become complete…
Those are the words ominously whispered to Jeremiah Singleton his first day aboard the Pride of the Caribbean—an enchanted cruise ship...Read More »