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Review: The Midnight Man by Kevin Klehr

Sep 7, 2021 | 3 comments

Rating: 4.25 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel With fifty fast approaching, Stanley is starting to realize a few things about his seven-year relationship with Francesco. Instead of intoxicating evenings connecting emotionally and...

FILED UNDER: 4.25 stars, Camille's Reviews, Contemporary, Paranormal
TAGGED: age gap, established couple, hate crime, Kevin Klehr, NineStar Press, older character, open relationship

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 couple, 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, self published, virgin

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/polyamory 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