MLR Press

Review: The Freeing of Dexter Lanning by Troy Bernhardt

Jul 23, 2020 | 0 comments

Rating: 2.5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Dex, an exotic dancer, is terribly abused by his boyfriend, Ross. After an especially traumatic and painful incident, Dex sneaks away in the night and hits the road. He finds a job teaching exotic...

FILED UNDER: 2.5 stars, Contemporary, Kenna's Reviews
TAGGED: coworkers, dancer, domestic abuse, kidnapping, MLR Press, OFY, Troy Bernhardt

Review: Read Me True by Auracie Macbeth

May 29, 2020 | 0 comments

Rating: 2.75 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel After surviving a turbulent childhood, with a physically abusive father to whom his mother was wholly devoted, Ethan Blair knew nothing good could come of love. At thirty-eight, his every need and...

FILED UNDER: 2.75 stars, Camille's Reviews, Contemporary
TAGGED: alcohol abuse, attempted suicide, Aurecie Macbeth, depression, incest, MLR Press, physical abuse, virgin, wealthy character

Review: The King’s Physician by Edie Montreux

Jan 14, 2020 | 0 comments

Rating: 2 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Devlin’s entire life was turned upside down when he was plucked from the streets and chosen to serve as companion to the Prince and given the chance to become the Court Physician. He’s devoted himself...

FILED UNDER: 2 stars, Fantasy, Sue's Reviews
TAGGED: doctor, Edie Montreux, magic, MLR Press

Review: Protecting His Pack by Morgan Elektra

Jan 9, 2020 | 1 comment

Rating: 3.75 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel For Lane, moving to the small town of Watson Hollow is the chance at a new life, one far away from his cheating ex. Lane’s teaching again, and he loves his kids. He loves waking up happy, not...

FILED UNDER: 3.75 stars, Elizabeth's reviews, Paranormal
TAGGED: bisexual, found family, kids, MLR Press, North American Wolves series, shifter, teacher, transgender, werewolves

Review: My Last Dance with Auntie Brie by R. Naples

Jun 19, 2019 | 0 comments

Rating: 3.75 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Ron is 17 when he goes to his first gay bar with his friend Derek. It’s also the night he first meets Auntie Brie, a glamorous, elegant force of a drag queen who will touch his life in ways he...

FILED UNDER: 3.75 stars, Elizabeth's reviews, Historical
TAGGED: coming of age, memoir, MLR Press, R. Naples

Review: Darkness Dawns by Zakarrie Clarke

Mar 12, 2019 | 11 comments

Rating: 5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Thanks to diabetic retinopathy, Leo Ferrar has been blind for two years. He’s bitter and has shut himself off from the rest of the world. Leo’s gone through several support workers because...

FILED UNDER: 5 stars, Contemporary, Kenna's Reviews
TAGGED: addict, blind, MLR Press, Zakarrie Clarke

Review: Devil’s Bargain by Kathryn Sparrow

Mar 12, 2019 | 0 comments

Rating: 4.5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Cornell University junior Seth Griffin has his heart set on two things: NASA and his straight roommate, Kevin Fields. Seth’s been around long enough to know hard work and dedication will only make...

FILED UNDER: 4.5 stars, Camille's Reviews, Contemporary, Paranormal
TAGGED: blackmail, college, friends to lovers, Kathryn Sparrow, King of Hearts Series, MLR Press, mythology, roommates

Review: Killian by T.N. Tarrant

Jan 15, 2019 | 2 comments

Rating: DNF Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Regent Killian Larrestes survived a harrowing attack and the betrayal of his family by his mother, and has since worked to help them all recover, learning the complexities of protecting and commanding a...

FILED UNDER: Alternate World, DNF, Elizabeth's reviews, Futuristic/Science Fiction
TAGGED: alien, MLR Press, rape, T.N. Tarrant, Whispers from a Hidden World series