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Audio Review: The Good Fight by Andrew Grey

Reviewed by Morgan 

1Title: The Good Fight
Author: Andrew Grey
Narrator: Andrew McFerrin
Series: The Good Fight #1
Heroes: Jerry Lincoln and John Black Raven
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: Book – 200 Pages / Audio – 6 Hours, 13 Minutes
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: book – September 3, 2012 / Audio – October 29, 2014
Available at: Amazon, Audible and iTunes
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Jerry Lincoln has a problem: his Sioux Falls IT consulting business has more work than one man can handle. Luckily, that means he can hire some help. Jerry just hopes his new employee, John Black Raven, ends up being more helpful than distracting—but John’s deep eyes and long hair are very distracting.

John came to town for an education and a chance at a life he couldn’t have on the reservation, but what’s important to him now is getting a job and keeping it. Six months ago, his sister died, and now her children are in foster care. Despite having the law on his side, John can’t get custody—can’t even see his niece and nephew.

As Jerry and John grow closer, John discovers he doesn’t have to struggle alone. Jerry helps him win visitation rights and provides much-needed support. Yet their victories aren’t without setbacks. Child Services is tangled up with money, politics, and red tape, and Native American children are their bread and butter. But John and Jerry are determined to fight the good fight and to win—in more ways than one.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Audio Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: My Brother’s Lover by Lynn Kelling

Reviewed by Susan65

1Title: My Brother’s Lover
Author: Lynn Kelling
Series: Twin Ties #1
Heroes: Evan and Brennan / Alek and Luka
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 267 Pages
Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing
Release Date: February 4, 2014
Available at: Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Growing up gay in a small town with no mother, Evan Savage learned the hard way to cherish his secrets above all else. Now he’s 18, not even his father can hurt him anymore. When his long-lost twin brother Brennan shows up out of nowhere looking for a new home, Evan’s world, and his very identity, comes crashing down around him all over again. Brennan treats nothing as sacred in his search for a family connection after their mother’s death.

Frustrated and reckless, anonymous sexual encounters are just the first step on a journey of self-discovery for both Evan and Brennan. The sweetness of first love with twin brothers Alek and Luka leads them find in each other things they never knew they had lost…

…and lures them all into danger.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2014, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Book Review: Take the Long Way Home by J.A. Rock

Reviewed by JustJen

1Title: Take the Long Way Home
Author: J.A. Rock
Heroes: Dresden/Caleb
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 225 Pages
Publisher: Loose Id
Release Date: January 20, 2015
Available at: Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  Dresden Marich has failed out of high school three months shy of graduation. He’s infatuated with his online friend, Evan, alienated from his family and former classmates, and still trying to recover from his father’s death six years ago. He’s also keeping a troubling secret about his older brother, Gunner, who is away at boot camp.

Then Dresden meets Caleb, a judgmental environmentalist who’s hardly Dresden’s fantasy come true. But Caleb seems to understand Dresden’s desire for rough sex, big feelings, and, ultimately, safety. As Dresden becomes embroiled in a farmers market drama involving Caleb, a couple of bullying tomato enthusiasts, and a gang of vigilante vegans, he discovers he might be willing to trade a fantasy relationship with Evan for a shot at something real with Caleb.

But Dresden fears telling quick-to-judge Caleb his secret, and the news that Gunner is coming home sends him fleeing to California for a chance to meet Evan in person and hopefully fall in love. When the encounter doesn’t go as expected, Dresden faces a choice: stay in California and carve out a new life, or take the long road home to his family, Caleb, and a past he must face if he has any hope for a future.
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Categories: 5 Star Ratings, Book Review, JustJen's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Audio Review: Until Forever Comes by Cardeno C.

Reviewed by Morgan

1Title: Until Forever Comes
Author: Cardeno C.
Narrator: Charlie David
Series: Mates #2
Heroes: Ethan Abbatt and Miguel Rodriquez
Genre: MM Paranormal
Length: Book – 204 Pages / Audio 5 Hours, 54 Minutes
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: Book – May 20, 2013 / Audio – November 11, 2013
Available at: Amazon, Audible and iTunes
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Ethan Abbatt is a wolf shifter who can’t shift. Plagued by pain and weakness all his life, he hopes to find an honorable death by joining his pack mates in a vampire attack. Instead, Ethan learns two things: draining his blood releases his pain and his wolf, and he has a true mate – a vampire named Miguel.

Miguel Rodriguez is more than four centuries old. Strong, powerful, and vicious, he walks through life as a shadow, without happiness or affection. When a young shifter tells Miguel they’re true mates, destined to be together, Miguel sends him away. But Ethan is persistent, and Miguel can’t resist for long. Once Miguel gives in, being together comes naturally. The challenge is keeping themselves alive so they can stay by each other’s side until forever comes.
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Categories: 5 Star Ratings, Audio Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2013 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: Saints United by Rhiannon Ayers

Reviewed by JustJen

1Title: Saints United
Author: Rhiannon Ayers
Series: For Love of Authority #3
Heroes: Ryder/Lyss/AJ
Genre: MMF Contemporary
Length: 106,811 words
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand
Release Date: December 31, 2014
Available at: Siren-Bookstrand
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  Andre “AJ” Johannes fell in love with his college roommate—he just didn’t realize it until it was too late. After spending one unforgettable night in Ryder St. Claire’s arms, fate forced them apart. But Ryder still haunts his dreams, and AJ’s always wondered what might have been.

Eight years later, AJ is starting over. New job, new city, new life—and all of it without his wife and son. Marian divorced him and took sole custody, leaving AJ to wonder if the rest of his life will end up as useless as his shattered marriage.

Little does AJ know he’s got a couple of Saints looking out for him. Ryder St. Claire married Lyss three years ago, and the two of them have been searching for their third— the man who will offer his submission and give them everything they cannot give each other. But can they overcome years of emotional abuse to convince AJ he deserves to be happy?
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Categories: 4.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, JustJen's Reviews, LGBT, M/F, Published in 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Book Review: Red by B.G. Thomas

Reviewed by JustJen

1Title: Red
Author: B.G. Thomas
Heroes: Leslie “Red” Parks/Kirk Toliver
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 90 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: January 21, 2015
Available at: Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  Leslie “Red” Parks was pretty surprised to find he was considered attractive enough to be a male escort. And once he started and the money came rolling in, he found he didn’t want to stop. For the first time in his life, people truly want him, and he likes that. A lot.

Kirk Toliver has never thought of himself as desirable either—which is why he is single. That, and he has spent years of his life caring for his ill mother. Before she passed away, she made him promise he would splurge on something crazy with the money she left him. So what’s crazier than hiring a male escort?

But neither expected that one night together could lead to what was missing in both their lives.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, JustJen's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wolf’s Sacrifice by Draven St. James: Exclusive Excerpt + Giveaway!

Blogger_Exclusive ExcerptAn Exclusive Excerpt from Wolf’s Sacrifice

“Where do you see yourself in the pack?” He studied Liam as the man’s brow furrowed.

“I don’t know yet. I guess I’ll sort it out in time.” Liam nibbled on his lip and then cast him a small smile that looked more dejected than happy.

“Is that why you left? Do you not feel at home here?”

Liam shook his head. “No, that isn’t it at all. Everyone… You’ve been very welcoming.”

Sean brushed his fingertips along the dark shadows under Liam’s eyes. “Then why aren’t you sleeping?”

Liam tilted his head into the touch. “I have nightmares.”

Sean’s heart clenched. What must it be like to have his only memories of sight be the atrocities he had been exposed to? To be locked in with those visuals and have none to supersede them?

“All quiet again,” Liam murmured.

Sean dropped his hand to the ground and blew out a sigh. “I hate what you went through and that some of those men are still out there.”

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About Wolf’s Sacrifice

24270644Sean Maddox has one basic goal: to protect the Northwest Pack. That priority helps him stay grounded—until the day the pack rescues Liam. Suddenly Sean is finding any excuse to be around the sweet, blind shifter. But trying to focus his thoughts on keeping Liam safe and not exploring the whole laundry list of carnal fantasies he’s been having is anything but grounding. It doesn’t help that Sean’s wolf makes it damn clear it believes Liam belongs to him.

From the first deep breath of Sean Maddox’s intoxicating scent, all Liam wants to do is strip naked for the sexy beta and let the wolf claim him. Hiding away his desires seems like the best plan, given after a lifetime in captivity Liam is just learning what it means to be free. What does he know about being a mate? More to the point, would Sean even want him if he knew the truth?

As Sean and Liam struggle with their growing craving for each other an old enemy steps out of the shadows. With secrets lurking and fate twisting two worlds together a sacrifice must be made, but can the two mates live with the consequences?

Available at: Loose Id

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About Draven St. James

Draven St. James is a born and raised Oregonian. She has traveled extensively in search of mischief and mayhem to fill her books.  Her ventures have been quite successful in inspiring a wealth of stories.  Of course at the end of the day, coffee within reach, laptop at the ready is where she finds her peace.

Find out more about Draveon on her Facebook, Facebook Author Page, Twitter or Pinterest.

blogger_bee_transFun Facts About Draven St. James

Favorite childhood book?

Where the Sidewalk Ends.

Favorite childhood author?

Shel Silverstein.

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As part of this blog tour, Draven is giving away an eBook from her backlist!! 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 unless otherwise stated but are still welcome anyway.

Don’t forget to check out Nikyta’s review of Wolf’s Sacrifice to see what she thought of it!

Good luck!

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Book Review: Wolf’s Sacrifice by Draven St. James

Reviewed by Nikyta

24270644Title: Wolf’s Sacrifice
Author: Draven St. James
Series: Pack of Light #2
Heroes: Sean & Liam
Genre: M/M Paranormal
Length: 160 pages
Publisher: Loose Id
Release Date: January 20, 2015
Available at: Loose Id
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Sean Maddox has one basic goal: to protect the Northwest Pack. That priority helps him stay grounded—until the day the pack rescues Liam. Suddenly Sean is finding any excuse to be around the sweet, blind shifter. But trying to focus his thoughts on keeping Liam safe and not exploring the whole laundry list of carnal fantasies he’s been having is anything but grounding. It doesn’t help that Sean’s wolf makes it damn clear it believes Liam belongs to him.

From the first deep breath of Sean Maddox’s intoxicating scent, all Liam wants to do is strip naked for the sexy beta and let the wolf claim him. Hiding away his desires seems like the best plan, given after a lifetime in captivity Liam is just learning what it means to be free. What does he know about being a mate? More to the point, would Sean even want him if he knew the truth?

As Sean and Liam struggle with their growing craving for each other an old enemy steps out of the shadows. With secrets lurking and fate twisting two worlds together a sacrifice must be made, but can the two mates live with the consequences?
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Categories: 3.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: At His Side by Sunny Day

Guest Reviewed by Morgan 

 

1Book Title: At His Side
Author: Sunny Day
Genre: MM Paranormal
Length: 104 Pages
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Release Date: December 20, 2014
Available at: Siren Publishing and Amazon
Add it to your shelf:  Goodreads

Blurb: Marshal is in a middle of a mission which if it goes wrong threatens to dissolve into bloody war. He’s always prided himself on doing a good job, but this time he failed. His pack was hurt and he has to remedy the situation.

Finding his mate wasn’t in the plan. To get to the man who started everything, Marshal has to use and hurt Nick. Nick has his own duties to fulfill. Neither of them is able to back off and both of them are afraid they will lose the mate bond, something every shifter holds precious. Torn between duty and desire, Marshal doesn’t know how to act. The bond between him and Nick is tenuous and threatened by events which are out of their control. Once the dust settles, Marshal finds himself stuck between a rock and hard place, because no matter what decision he makes, he will lose something.
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Categories: 1 Star Ratings, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: The Firecracker and the Rocket by Jackie Nacht

Reviewed by Nikyta

18171036Title: The Firecracker and the Rocket
Author: Jackie Nacht
Series: Holiday Jobs that Don’t Suck #7
Heroes: Casey & Vin
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 44 pages
Publisher: Extasy Books
Release Date: July 1, 2013
Available at: Extasy Books & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Sparks will ignite under their passion if these two can just get their acts together.

Casey has held a yearlong crush on Vin Sumpter. When the man keeps coming to his place of work with date after date, he calls Vin out on it only to come to find out things aren’t what they seem. Now, it’s a month later, and Casey is still embarrassed as hell when Vin decides to work at the fireworks tent located in the parking lot of O’Dwyer’s, the pub where Casey works.

Vin Sumpter is tired of playing cat and mouse. Ever since his friend Derek pointed Casey out to him, he hasn’t been able to keep the man out his mind. So, when he is offered the chance to work near Casey, Vin does everything to make the man his.

Will sparks begin to ignite for Vin and Casey? And what will happen when Vin’s summer term is up and he has to leave campus?
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