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Review: Love in the Wild by Saloni Quinby

Jan 19, 2021 | 0 comments

Rating: 3.5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Anthology Love in the Wild is a box set of three books by Saloni Quinby. The stories feature a small cast of recurring characters and kicks off with the get-together of our romantic leads, Earl Eli and...

FILED UNDER: 3.5 stars, Camille's Reviews, Contemporary, Paranormal
TAGGED: anthology, Changeling Press, established relationship, hate crime, instalove, Love in the Wild series, opposites attract, Saloni Quinby

Review: The Crossroads Diner by Casper Graham

Jan 12, 2021 | 0 comments

Rating: 2.75 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel The Crossroads Diner is like nothing Eric Fong has ever seen. In fact, it truly is nothing he has seen before. A mere minute ago, Eric would have sworn the place wasn’t there and yet, somehow, now...

FILED UNDER: 2.75 stars, Contemporary, Elizabeth's reviews, Paranormal
TAGGED: BIPOC, Casper Graham, character death, hate crime, homophobia, JMS Books

Review: Safflower by V.L. Locey

Oct 23, 2020 | 1 comment

Rating: 5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novella Safflower is the latest (and possibly last) installment in the Tales of Bryant series by V.L. Locey. This story focuses on the delightfully flamboyant and talented cook/housekeeper, Luis. He is...

FILED UNDER: 5 stars, Contemporary, Sammy's Reviews
TAGGED: actor, chef, hate crime, hurt/comfort, self published, Tales of Bryant series, V.L. Locey

Review: Roots Before Branches by Abigail Tyrrell

Jul 3, 2020 | 0 comments

Rating: 4 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Charlie lives with his aunt in France as he goes to art school. When his aunt hires a new gardener, Ezra, Charlie can’t see anyone but him. Ezra is a few years older than Charlie and Charlie has never...

FILED UNDER: 4 stars, Contemporary, Michelle's Reviews
TAGGED: Abigail Tyrrell, coming of age, coming out, hate crime, mental health issues, self published, virgin hero

Review: Snake Charmer by Kate Hill

Jun 9, 2020 | 0 comments

Rating: 2.75 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Demons rule the world, leaving mankind two choices: to bow their heads and submit, or to fight back. Joining the scattered rebelling forces are vampires, witches, and werewolves, carving out...

FILED UNDER: 2.75 stars, Elizabeth's reviews, Paranormal
TAGGED: Changeling Press, child abuse, Confessions series, hate crime, Kate Hill, rape, shifter

Review: Behind the Stick by Brigham Vaughn and K. Evan Coles

Aug 20, 2019 | 0 comments

Rating: 4.5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel After a rough time growing up, Kyle McKee is the co-owner of a successful speakeasy in NYC with his best friend, Jesse. Kyle is the chief mixologist and his drink combinations are legendary. He...

FILED UNDER: 4.5 stars, Contemporary, Michelle's Reviews
TAGGED: bartender, BIPOC, bisexual, Brigham Vaughn, firefighter, hate crime, homophobia, K. Evan Coles, menage scenes, Pride Publishing, Speakeasy series

Review: Mad About the Boy by Beth Laycock

Aug 1, 2019 | 0 comments

Rating: 4.5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Another birthday has come around for Eli and his friend and neighbor, Shannon, has volunteered him for a night at the bar with a couple of friends. Eli would rather celebrate with a binge session on...

FILED UNDER: 4.5 stars, Camille's Reviews, Contemporary
TAGGED: Beth Laycock, dog, hate crime, law enforcement, pets, Rainbow Romance Press, stalker, suspense

Review: Aftermath by Tanya Chris

Jul 9, 2019 | 0 comments

Rating: 4.75 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Casey has lived his life in the closet, fearing what his brother would say or do if he found out Casey was gay. And then one night, Casey flirted with a pretty man, and everything changed. Casey’s...

FILED UNDER: 4.75 stars, BDSM, Contemporary, Kris' Reviews
TAGGED: coming out, Ever After Series, ex con, hate crime, self published, Tanya Chris