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Book Review: Druids Lodge by Kelly Clemmons

Reviewed by Nikyta

DruidsLodgeTitle: Druids Lodge
Author: Kelly Clemmons
Heroes: Finn & Luke
Genre: M/M Paranormal
Length: 214 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: May 2, 2016
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: What lurks in Dartmoor?

After his father’s death, Finn Darcy returns to his ancestral home to become chief of his werecat clan. The mysterious Druids Lodge lies nestled in the shadows of Dartmoor National Park, where the legendary Beast of Dartmoor, a large panther, roams the woods and moors.

Finn cannot take his place as the head of the clan before he claims his mate, Luke Devlin, the one he marked while when they were children. Feeling he was deceived at the start of their relationship, Luke refuses to accept his fate. He bides his time, determined to escape when the opportunity presents itself, before Finn’s jealous and possessive dual nature destroys everything they have left.

But then werecats and their mates start disappearing, and Finn is adamant his mate must be protected at all costs. Events take a grim turn when Finn is abducted and forced to fight for his life. Luke must choose between his chance at freedom or saving Finn.
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Categories: 2 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: No Remedy by Christine D’Abo

Reviewed by Susan65

9226149Title: No Remedy
Author: Christine D’Abo
Series: Bounty #2
Heroes: Mace/Alec/Byron
Genre: MMF Sci-Fi
Length: 245 Pages
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Release Date: May 30, 2016
Available at:  Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: For months, Mace Simms has been seeking an antidote for the poison killing her mentor. Her only hope is Alec Roiten, a brilliant scientist hiding on a backwater planet. Posing as a research assistant, Mace offers the elusive genius all the help she can, ignoring the explosive chemistry between them. Soon they’re close to a cure.

But then Alec’s former love Byron shows up, attempting to claim a bounty on Alec’s head, and all that careful research gets left behind when they’re forced to flee. And when Byron realizes the tip-off about Alec was a ruse by his rivals to lure him out into the open to kill him, the bounty hunt turns into a three-person scramble for survival.

Byron wants his old lover back, Alec is consumed by a haunting secret about the poison he’s desperate to defeat, and Mace is caught between them. But she’s beginning to think that’s exactly where she belongs as the three are drawn together in their race against death.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2016, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Audio Review: HIM by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy

Reviewed by Susan65

29207182Title: HIM
Authors: Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Narrators: Teddy Hamilton and Jacob Morgan
Series: Him #1
Heroes: Jamie Canning/Ryan Wesley
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 8 Hours, 4 Minutes
Publisher: Self-Published
Release Date: March 8, 2016
Available at: Amazon and Audible
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: They don’t play for the same team. Or do they?

Jamie Canning has never been able to figure out how he lost his closest friend. Four years ago, his tattooed, wise-cracking, rule-breaking roommate cut him off without an explanation. So what if things got a little weird on the last night of hockey camp the summer they were eighteen? It was just a little drunken foolishness. Nobody died.

Ryan Wesley’s biggest regret is coaxing his very straight friend into a bet that pushed the boundaries of their relationship. Now, with their college teams set to face off at the national championship, he’ll finally get a chance to apologize. But all it takes is one look at his longtime crush, and the ache is stronger than ever.

Jamie has waited a long time for answers, but walks away with only more questions—can one night of sex ruin a friendship? If not, how about six more weeks of it? When Wesley turns up to coach alongside Jamie for one more hot summer at camp, Jamie has a few things to discover about his old friend…and a big one to learn about himself.
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Categories: 4.5 Star Ratings, Audio Review, LGBT, Published in 2016, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: Sydney by Maggie Walsh

Reviewed by Susan65

29620037Title: Sydney
Author: Maggie Walsh
Series: Stories from a Crossroads Demon #2
Heroes: Syd Walker/Sam Compton
Genre: MM Paranormal
Length: 106 Pages
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Release Date: March 24, 2016
Available at:  Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Syd Walker never wanted to see his childhood crush, Sam Compton, ever again after their one painful night together long ago. Now Sam is back and Syd wants nothing to do with the doctor.

Syd is lonely after losing his best friend Shane to a violent death and realizes he is tired of being alone. He just wants to find that one man that he can share his life with. So Syd searches out the help of the Crossroads Demon.

But when the threat of a serious illness brings Syd and Sam crashing back together again, will Syd be able to move past his pain?

Sam makes a huge mistake, and now all Syd sees is red, and he wants revenge. Can Dantalion make Syd see through his pain of memories long ago or will he deny what he truly wants and lose Sam forever? If Syd can’t find a way to forgive, he will lose his soul to the Crossroads Demon.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2016, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Audio Review: Pulling Leather by L.C. Chase

Reviewed by Morgan

29631435Title: Pulling Leather
Author: L.C. Chase
Narrator: Dorian Bane
Series: Pickup Men #3
Heroes: Scott Gillard/Cory Ackerson
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 6 Hours
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Release Date: March 24, 2016
Available at: Amazon, Audible and iTunes
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: The toughest ride of his life is all in his head.

Bull rider Scott Gillard has a reputation for quick fists and harsh words. What no one knows is where that anger comes from. After a shocking incident sends him into a tailspin, he knows he needs help: he’s been fighting a battle he could never win. Now he’s trying to navigate a new life and embrace his true self, but some days are easier than others.

Pickup man Cory Ackerson has suffered his share of harassment, but his light still burns bright. He doesn’t let anything or anyone keep him down, so when he meets the rugged cowboy with a battered chip on his shoulder and regret in his dark eyes, all he wants to do is help.

As their unlikely friendship grows into something deeper, Scott must overcome his past to be the man Cory deserves, or lose his best chance at his own happily ever after.
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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Audio Review, LGBT, Morgan's Reviews, Published in 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: Out of the Blues by Mercy Celeste

Reviewed by Susan65

27782190Title: Out of the Blues
Author: Mercy Celeste
Heroes: Mason Foxworth/Kilby Adams
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 219 Pages
Publisher: MJC Press
Release Date: November 9, 2015
Available at:  Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Whoever said you can’t go home again should change that to should not go home again. As in EVER!

Mason Foxworth swore on his grandmother’s bible never to return to the small Georgia town he sort of grew up in. And for eight years he’d succeeded in keeping that promise. Until his twin sister decided she needed to get married…back home…and she’d invited their parents. Wasn’t this going to be a just a fabulous weekend?

Since leaving the Marines, Kilby Adams rarely ever left his farm and now here he was in Georgia, as best man at his stepbrother’s wedding. Out of his comfort zone and with too many people that he doesn’t know Kilby has nothing to keep his mind off the past except the gorgeous brother of the bride.

And wouldn’t you just know it, there was only one room left at the Inn and Kilby would have to share it, with Mason, who was straight and….yeah, this was going to be one hell of a weekend.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2015, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Author Q&A with J.K. Hogan + Giveaway!

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Fun facts about ME! Since I never repost these when I get tagged for them on Facebook, I figured I’d do a giant one because I know everyone needs the answers to these burning questions. (I deleted a few stupid ones, like what’s my favorite letter and number, and how tall I am.)

  1. What’s your name? J.K. Hogan (Friends call me Kristen)
  2. What’s your favorite sport? No
  3. Have a crush?     Yeah, Stucky
  4. What’s your eye color?     blue
  5. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?     Get rid of the baby weight
  6. Are you allergic to anything?     Stupidity
  7. Have you ever broken a bone?     Possibly toes along the way, but nothing I ever got checked out.
  8. What’s your favorite movie?     That’s completely impossible to say, but in this moment right now, its Captain America: Civil War.
  9. Books, or movies?     Yes
  10. Favorite book?     HAHAHAHAHA!!!! You’re kidding, right?
  11. Do you know all of the words to the National Anthem?     Sure do
  12. What’s your favorite holiday?     Halloween
  13. Who’s your favorite band/artist?     Again, there’s really no answering that, but right in this moment I’m on a Panic! at the Disco kick.
  14. What’s your relationship status?     Married with children
  15. Do you exercise?    Yep, I lift weights. One weighs about 30 lbs and the other about 15 lbs. They’re both pretty squirmy.
  16. What’s your nickname?     Kris… Or when someone pisses me off, the Beast.
  17. What’s your favorite quote?     Do or do not. There is no try.
  18. What food do you hate the most?     Bananas
  19. Do you have any pets? If so, how many and what is the name(s)?     Two dogs, Harley and Slo-Mo, one cat named Shai.
  20. Who’s your favorite superhero?     Any of the Avengers really, but I’m on a Cap kick right now.
  21. What is your natural hair color?     Blonde
  22. Do you look more like your mom or your dad?     Pretty decent mix of both.
  23. What’s your favorite type of food?     Pizza or sushi
  24. What are 3 things you cannot live without?     My hubby and my 2 boys
  25. Who do you miss right now?     My Granny and my Granddaddy (different sides of the family). We lost them both in the same year.
  26. When something drops from the bed, you stay on the bed and stretch to get it, right?     Of course. What do other people do? Get up?
  27. How would you describe your personality?    Cantankerous
  28. What’s your favorite kind of cheese?     The kind that comes from cows.
  29. What’s your favorite ice-cream flavor?     Green tea or birthday cake

So that was kind of a weird one to end it on, but I just got this thing off of Google. I hope you enjoyed this completely unsolicited and unnecessary list of useful information about me. I hope you enjoy Strong Medicine. Thanks for reading!

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About Strong Medicine

unnamedTwo men who meet in a psychiatric institution couldn’t possibly find happiness together—could they?

The world seemed to be telling disgraced former child star and singer Cameron Fox that he would never be happy again. A drunken car accident gets him sentenced to a work-release at Riverbend Behavioral Health Facility.

Reclusive, traumatized writer Jonah Radley has an entire graveyard of skeletons in his closet. Jonah regularly hospitalizes himself for psychotic episodes caused by a horrific childhood trauma, his biggest secret—one he refuses to speak about in therapy.

Jonah and Cameron form a bond inside the hospital, forged in mutual pain and hope for a better life. Once they leave the hospital, they must decide if they are brave enough to explore the intricacies of living with mental illness—and find a new normal together.

Available at: Wilde City & Amazon

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About  J.K. Hogan

unnamed-1J.K. Hogan has been telling stories for as long as she can remember, beginning with writing cast lists and storylines for her toys growing up. When she finally decided to put pen to paper, magic happened. She is greatly inspired by all kinds of music and often creates a “soundtrack” for her stories as she writes them. J.K. is hoping to one day have a little something for everyone, so she’s branched out from m/f paranormal romance and added m/m contemporary romance. Who knows what’s next?

J.K. resides in North Carolina, where she was born and raised. A true southern girl at heart, she lives in the country with her husband and two sons, a cat, and two champion agility dogs. If she isn’t on the agility field, J.K. can often be found chasing waterfalls in the mountains with her husband, or down in front at a blues concert. In addition to writing, she enjoys training and competing in dog sports, spending time with her large southern family, camping, boating and, of course, reading! For more information, please visit .

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As part of this blog tour, J.K. is giving away an eBook copy of Strong Medicine! To enter, just click the link below!

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Please be aware that the only way to enter the giveaway is to click the Rafflecopter link above.  Any comments on this post will not count towards entering the giveaway but will be welcome anyway.

Don’t forget to check out JustJen’s review of Strong Medicine to see what she thought of it!

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Book Review: Strong Medicine by J.K. Hogan

Reviewed by JustJen

unnamedTitle: Strong Medicine
Author: J.K. Hogan
Heroes: Cameron Fox/Jonah Radley
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 278 Pages
Publisher: Wilde City Press
Release Date: May 11, 2016
Available at: Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  Two men who meet in a psychiatric institution couldn’t possibly find happiness together—could they?

The world seemed to be telling disgraced former child star and singer Cameron Fox that he would never be happy again. A drunken car accident gets him sentenced to a work-release at Riverbend Behavioral Health Facility.

Reclusive, traumatized writer Jonah Radley has an entire graveyard of skeletons in his closet. Jonah regularly hospitalizes himself for psychotic episodes caused by a horrific childhood trauma, his biggest secret—one he refuses to speak about in therapy.

Jonah and Cameron form a bond inside the hospital, forged in mutual pain and hope for a better life. Once they leave the hospital, they must decide if they are brave enough to explore the intricacies of living with mental illness—and find a new normal together.
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Categories: 4.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, JustJen's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cover Reveal: Senseless by Kol Anderson!

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Senseless

by Kol Anderson

Blurb: Jason Hamilton has pampered and protected his baby brother all his life. After the death of their parents, they’ve grown accustomed to each other’s love, relying on no one else but themselves. So when eighteen year old Colton gets kidnapped from his college dorm, Jason will do anything to get him back. Devyn Taylor has had a crush on Colton Hamilton for years. But being Jason’s friend he never had the guts to actually go ahead with what he wanted. But no matter how much he’s tried Devyn can’t seem to forget about Colton. So when some friends who got badly burned by Jason, devise a plan to kidnap his brother, Devyn realizes this is his one and only chance to get Colton. The problem? Devyn didn’t realize how sadistic his so-called friends are and just how serious things are about to get.

Coming soon to Amazon on July 1, 2016! Add it to your Goodreads shelf!

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And the moment you’ve been waiting for! Senseless cover reveal…

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Book Review: Loud and Clear by Aidan Wayne

Reviewed by Susan65

29853107Title: Loud and Clear
Author: Aidan Wayne
Heroes: Jaxon/Caleb
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 93 Pages
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Release Date: May 23, 2016
Available at:  Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Jaxon is getting by fine, severe dyslexia or not. Being a cab driver means he doesn’t need to read much, and the job has its perks. The pay isn’t bad, the people can be interesting, and having memorized the city streets keeps him from feeling too stupid.

When he picks up Caleb, a quiet fare in a nice suit, Jaxon doesn’t think anything of it. Then he ends up driving Caleb home the next week too, and the next, and the next. Eventually Caleb tries to communicate—by writing things down. Turns out that Caleb has such a bad stutter he spends most of his time mute.

If only Jaxon had an easier time reading what Caleb had to say. But he’s interested in trying, and Caleb seems interested back. They discover that, with a little bit of effort, it isn’t so hard to make themselves understood. Especially when what’s growing between them is definitely worth talking about.
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Categories: 3.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2016, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment