Book Review: Scars (Permanently Black and Blue #2) by C.R. Scott
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Scars
SERIES: Permanently Black and Blue #2
AUTHOR: C R Scott
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 1581Kb
RELEASE DATE: August 30, 2022
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After a disastrous first kiss, Shaun is angrier than ever. He doesn’t want to be gay, and he’ll do anything to avoid talking about his emotions. Jesse, however, is intrigued...Read More »
Release Day Review: Deceiver of Minds (SPECTR Series 3 Book 5) by Jordan L. Hawk
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Deceiver of Minds
SERIES: SPECTR Series 3
AUTHOR: Jordan Hawk
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 105 pages
RELEASE DATE: June 24, 2022
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John Starkweather is reeling from the discovery that SPECTR, the agency to which he’s dedicated his life, experimented on him as a child. As his true memories continue to return,...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Emperor of Dragons (Black Veil) by Davidson King
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Emperor of Dragons
SERIES: Black Veil
AUTHOR: Davidson King
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 195 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 17 2022
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Peace has descended on Black Veil once more, and hope is on the horizon.
Until a new threat arises…
Emil is the head of security, first line of defense for Cain and...Read More »
Recent Release Review: In The Weeds (A New Leaf Romance) by Andrew Grey
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: In The Weeds
SERIES: A New Leaf Romance
AUTHOR: Andrew Grey
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 244 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 3, 2022
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Florist to the stars Vin Robbins is in high demand in LA, but he hates working for someone else. When he returns to his Pennsylvania home to help his...Read More »
Release Day Review: The Forgotten Dead (Outfoxing the Paranormal #1) by Jordan L. Hawk
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: The Forgotten Dead
SERIES: OutFoxing the Paranormal
AUTHOR: Jordan L. Hawk
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 178 Pages
RELEASE DATE: April 15 2022
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Parapsychologist Dr. Nigel Taylor doesn’t work with psychic mediums. Until, that is, a round of budget cuts threatens his job and an eccentric old woman offers him a great...Read More »
Book Review: Head Rush ( A Haven Hart Novel ) by Davidson King
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Head Rush
SERIES: A Haven Hart Novel
AUTHOR: Davidson King
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 204 Pages
RELEASE DATE: March 16 2022
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Rush
All I want is to finish college, live life as a musician, and love the man of my dreams. That man, however, is Simon Manos, nephew of crime boss Christopher...Read More »
Book Review: Second Go-Round by Andrew Grey
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Second Go-Round
AUTHOR: Andrew Grey
LENGTH: 229 pages
RELEASE DATE: March 15 2022
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Former world champion bronco rider Dustin and rancher Marshall have been life partners for more than twenty years, and time has taken its toll. Their sex life is as dusty as the rodeo ring. Somehow their...Read More »
Book Review: Least Resistance (Geeks an Jocks #3) by Andrew Grey
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Least Resistance
SERIES: Geeks and Jocks Book 3
AUTHOR: Andrew Grey
PUBLISHER: Andrew Grey Books
LENGTH: 104 Pages
RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022
Marti is a confident, energetic, and talented florist who has been attracted to standoffish Ivan for the past couple of years. He’d...Read More »
Love Bytes Reviewers' “Best of 2021” Day #12 – Cheryl
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 »
Recent Release Review: Bad To Be Merry (Bad To Be Good #4) by Andrew Grey
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Bad To Be Merry
SERIES: Bad To Be Good #4
AUTHOR: Andrew Grey
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 74 pages
RELEASE DATE: November 30, 2021
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Former mobster Richard Marsden grew up scrounging on the streets of Detroit. This Christmas, for the first time, he has a family and the means to provide...Read More »
Book Review: Bad To Be Noble (Bad To Be Good #3) by Andrew Grey
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Bad To Be Noble
SERIES: Bad To Be Good #3
AUTHOR: Andrew Grey
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 228 pages
RELEASE DATE: November 23 2021
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For glass artist Ashton Weller, Longboat Key seems like the perfect place to start over. It’s warm, sunny, and far from the dangerous ex he left behind...Read More »
Recent Release Review: Unseen (Rath & Rune #2) by Jordan L. Hawk
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Unseen
SERIES: Rath & Rune #2
AUTHOR: Jordan Hawk
PUBLISHER: Self published
LENGTH: 234 Pages
RELEASE DATE: November 12, 2021
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Librarian Sebastian Rath and his lover Vesper Rune are tasked with seeking and containing the evil Books of the Bound. But one of the Books has been freed from its prison—and is in...Read More »
Book Review: Real Warriors (When we Were Young #4) by Maggie Blackbird
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Real Warriors
SERIES: When We Were Young #4
AUTHOR: Maggie Blackbird
PUBLISHER: eXtasy Books
LENGTH: 241 pages
RELEASE DATE: August 20 2021
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The courage of a warrior is a must on their new path, or they’ll never grasp their happily ever after.
Just when eighteen-year-old Billy Redsky believes he’s holding his happily...Read More »
Book Review: Why Can't Sophomore Summer Be Like Pizza (The Pizza Chronicles) by Andy V. Roamer
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Why Can’t Sophomore Summer Be Like Pizza
SERIES: The Pizza Chronicles
AUTHOR: Andy V Roamer
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 163 pages
RELEASE DATE: August 23 2021
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It’s the summer after sophomore year and RV plans to enjoy new adventures and new challenges after finishing two years of high school.
He gets a...Read More »
Book Review: Knight Moves (When We Were Young #3) by Maggie Blackbird
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Knight Moves
SERIES: When We Were Young
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...Read More »
Book Review: Heavy Lifting (Jocks And Geeks #1) by Andrew Grey
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Heavy Lifting
SERIES: Jocks and Geeks Book 1
AUTHOR: Andrew Grey
PUBLISHER: Andrew Grey Books
LENGTH: 133 pages
RELEASE DATE: April 20, 2021
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Would-be journalist Reg Applewhite is a slight, geeky guy who knows from high school experience that he’s the perfect size to be shoved into a locker. He writes...Read More »
Book Review: Burn That Bridge by J.R. Gray
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Burn That Bridge
AUTHOR: J.R. Gray
PUBLISHER: Gray Books
LENGTH: 284 pages
RELEASE DATE: April 29, 2021
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Turns out trading a spot on the cheerleading squad for a fresh fade and all-new pronouns was more of a recipe for disaster than happiness. Coming out as trans in rural Alabama, where...Read More »
Book Review: Bad To Be Worthy (Bad To Be Good #2) by Andrew Grey
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Bad To Be Worthy
SERIES: Bad To Be Good Book 2
AUTHOR: Andrew Grey
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 189 pages
RELEASE DATE: March 9, 2021
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When a former mobster’s past catches up with him, will it end the quiet life he’s been struggling with, or transform it into something he couldn’t...Read More »
Book Review: Proficiency Bonus (Roll for Love) by Charlie Novak
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Proficiency Bonus
SERIES: Roll for Love #3
AUTHOR: Charlie Novak
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 269 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 18 2021
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Organising yourself is harder than it looks—Lewis may be a highly proficient PA for two very successful cosplayers, but that means nothing when you’re living at your parent’s house after...Read More »
Book Review: Secret Simon (A Haven Hart Novel) by Davidson King
Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Secret Simon
SERIES: Haven Hart
AUTHOR: Davidson King
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 200 Pages
RELEASE DATE: May 24th 2021
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Simon
Being the nephew of one of the most infamous mob bosses in the world isn’t easy. Our family has enemies everywhere, and no one is safe without protection. Here I am...Read More »