Published in 2014

Book Review: Hard Act to Follow by K. Vale

Reviewed by Susan65

Hard Act to Follow (Shooting Stars, #3)Title: Hard Act to Follow
Author: K. Vale
Series: Shooting Stars #3
Heroes: Kyrie/Greg
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 249 Pages
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Release Date: August 18, 2014
Available at: Liquid Silver Books, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Kyrie is an actor with a physical aversion to telling lies, a one-eyed cat, and horrible taste in men. His ex-brother-in-law and best friend, Greg, harbors a secret crush he can’t shake. After denying his feelings for Kyrie for too long, Greg finally gives in to desire one drunken night. Come the morning, the facts get twisted. Kyrie pretends he doesn’t remember a thing—a lie that eats him alive—and Greg can’t stop thinking about how he screwed up the best thing in his life.

Before they can clear the air, Kyrie follows his dreams to New York City, but could he also be running away?

A mistake from Kyrie’s past detonates their silence, and Greg is forced to confront the man he loves. Is their new truth strong enough to support a relationship, or are they doomed to crumble under old fears? Their friendship could evolve into something a million times stronger, but maybe Kyrie’s act is just too hard for Greg to follow. Continue reading

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Book Review: Skye Blue by Alexa Land

Guest Reviewed by Morgan 

fTitle: Skye Blue
Author: Alexa Land
Series: Firsts and Forever #6
Heroes: Skye “Blue” Fleischmann and Darryl “Dare” Evans
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 279 Pages
Publisher: Alexa Land
Release Date: August 1, 2014
Available at:  Alexa Land, Amazon and Smashwords
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  Sometimes, the road to happily ever after takes you where you least expect it.

Skye was only interested in finally losing his virginity, but he might have found much more than that. Two guys both feel so right to the twenty-one-year old art student, but maybe that means they cancel each other out. After all, if either was the one, Skye wouldn’t have feelings for both of them. Would he?

But what if he really did just meet the love of his life?

This male/male romance is for ADULT READERS ONLY. It includes graphic sex and explicit language. Skye Blue is the sixth book in Alexa Land’s best-selling Firsts and Forever series, but each book can also be read as a stand-alone, so jump in anywhere.
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Book Review: Takeover by Anna Zabo

Reviewed by JustJen

TakeoverTitle: Takeover
Author: Anna Zabo
Heroes: Michael Sebastian/Sam Anderson
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 198 Pages
Publisher: Intermix
Release Date: August 19, 2014
Available at: Intermix, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  Michael Sebastian thought Curacao would be the perfect place to have a little fun in the sun—and between the sheets. So far, no one has struck his interest, until Sam Anderson walks into the bar. With one look at his tense body and expensive suit, Michael knows that this is a man in need of release. And Michael is more than willing to lend a hand.

Shattered by the most intense sex he’s ever had, Sam has to face the facts—one night with a handsome, dominating stranger is all he gets before returning to the closet he’s been suffocating in for years. But when Sam starts his new job as the CEO of a failing technology company, he discovers that Michael is one of his new employees.

While Michael is desperate for another night with Sam, he knows he shouldn’t get involved with his boss, let alone another man who can’t accept who he is. But as they’re forced to work together to save the company, the desire sparking between them becomes impossible to ignore…
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Book Review: Breakdown by Jack L. Pyke

Reviewed by JustJen

eTitle: Breakdown
Author: Jack L. Pyke
Series: Don’t #3
Heroes: Jack/Jan/Gray
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 90,000 words
Publisher: Forbidden Fiction
Release Date: August 19, 2014
Available at: Forbidden Fiction, Amazon and All Romance Ebooks
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  The evidence is there in his hands: the DVD and notepad convincing Jack that Gray is responsible for his kidnapping and torture, tearing Jack and Jan brutally apart. But with Jack trapped in his own mind, lost to blackouts and self-harming, getting away from Gray must take a back seat to getting away from himself.

While locked away in a secret facility run by the Masters’ Circle, a new beast is unearthed from the depths of Jack’s tormented past. Martin only comes out to play when Jack needs to hide, a psychopath as capable of ruining Jack’s life as he is of defending him. Martin is the repository for Jack’s most horrifying memories, protecting him from the bloody tasks Jack can’t handle. Martin’s purpose is to drive everyone Jack fears – or loves – away, before they get the chance to hurt Jack again.

Now Jack hurts more than he ever has before, Martin is back, and Jack has to figure out what Martin knows that Jack forgot, before it’s too late.
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Early Review: Return to Glory by Sara Arden

Guest Reviewed by Ami

1Title: Return to Glory
Author: Sara Arden
Series: Home to Glory #1
Heroine/Hero: Betsy Lewis/Jack McConnell
Genre: M/F Contemporary Romance
Length: 352 Pages
Publisher: Harlequin HQN
Release Date: August 26, 2014
Available at:  Harlequin HQN, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  In Glory, Kansas, the best bakery in three counties may not only bring together ingredients for sweet treats, but be the place where—through the powerful mix of friendship, community and a well-stocked kitchen—a wounded hero can forge a forever kind of love.

Jack McConnell’s back in the hometown he left behind five years ago, battle-scarred and feeling like half a man. But Betsy Lewis only sees the hero who saved her life and set her heart on fire. Now she’s burning to save his life in return. She’ll use every trick she’s got up her sleeve, from her generous natural assets to her talent for baking, to coax Jack out from the bottom of his whiskey bottle.

At first, Jack responds to Betsy like any red-blooded man would. He’s always denied his attraction to the innocent girl he used to know, but he’s returned to find Betsy’s grown into a full-on woman with strength enough for both of them. Until Jack realizes the only way to conquer his demons and be worthy of the hero’s mantle she’s pinned to his shoulders is to save Betsy one last time—from himself.
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Dangerous Wish by Morticia Knight: Excerpt + Giveaway!

An Excerpt from Dangerous Wish

By the time the taxi had arrived and taken them back to his place, Dan’s buzz had been severely damaged. His nervousness at what he was about to do had wormed its way in and taken over. Insecurity was a bitch.

He wiped his sweaty palms on his jeans then took out his wallet to pay for the cab. Jared tried to hand him a ten dollar bill and Dan waved it away.

Jared pouted. “I want to pay my half.”

He’d said it in a playful way—the same teasing way that had kept Dan in an almost constant state of arousal all evening. Tucking his anxiety away for later, he kept his focus on the sweet gem sitting next to him.

“I’ve got this.”

In a move that he was sure surprised him more than Jared, he gave Jared a quick kiss on the lips. He shifted away quickly, not wanting Jared to see any conflict, not wanting him to guess just how inexperienced he really was as a lover. He needed the night to be perfect.

After exiting the car, they walked hand in hand down the short pathway that led to Dan’s apartment. It was really a fourplex, the units all lined up in a row, Dan’s on the far right. Stopping when they reached the entrance of his place, Dan fumbled at the door with his key, Jared behind him, wrapping his arms around Dan and nibbling at his earlobe. Jared made soft cooing noises and there was a gentle press against Dan’s ass, the feel of Jared’s hard shaft.

Jesus.

He wanted inside. Inside the apartment, inside of Jared. He’d dreamt of the moment when he would first fuck a guy for so long that it didn’t seem real that it was about to finally happen. The lock eventually cooperated—or maybe it was his fingers—but he was able to get them into the house, Jared still clinging to him, Dan stumbling and laughing.

As soon as the door had shut behind them, Dan twisted in Jared’s arms and their lips mashed together, tongues frantic and searching. There was no attempt made to be tender or loving – he was nothing but urgent need. They grasped and clung to one another, Dan gripping Jared’s hip with one hand. He used the other to do what he’d been desperate to do all evening—he twined his fingers in Jared’s thick, soft hair, reveling in the silken feel against his skin.

Fact #1 – EMT Jared Li is well respected as an outstanding medic amongst his peers in Mesa, Arizona.

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About Dangerous Wish (Uniform Encounters #6)

Love is a dangerous emotion that EMT Jared won’t risk. But it looks as though a sweet and sexy National Guardsman is about to make him wish for that—and much more.

EMT Jared Li loves his job, his friends and clubbing. There’s nothing like a night of fun getting glammed up, throwing on some heels and shaking his ass to the latest Britney tune. Life is all about having a good time with as many hot guys as possible.

Dan Harrison has been in the National Guard for about six months and out for not much longer than that. At twenty-two, he’s somewhat innocent, a little shy and not interested in meaningless hook-ups. One night at a karaoke bar changes everything for him when his fellow Guardsman Joseph introduces him to his friend Jared. Dan’s never met anyone like the luscious twink who’s filled with so much life and laughter.

A night of passion shakes them to their very cores. Jared really likes Dan, but doesn’t want to get caught up in any type of exclusive thing. Dan wishes there could be more between them, but is willing just to be friends in order to remain near the androgynous stunner.

Hanging out strictly as friends proves to be almost impossible for them both. Not only does Jared continuously lust after the muscular soldier, but he’s also falling for the caring and compassionate man. Dan’s every sex fantasy stars Jared in one of his daring club outfits, but his heart is what really matters and it’s already been lost to Jared.

A traumatic event breaks down the barriers between them and gives them the chance to be together the way they both want. But after Dan is called up by the Guard to assist at a natural disaster, the same bravery that Jared admires in Dan might be the final thing that separates them forever.

Available at: Totally Bound & Amazon

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About Morticia Knight

M/M Erotic Romance author Morticia Knight enjoys a good saucy tale – after all, who doesn’t? Since she loves several genres, you may find your heroes in a contemporary, historical, paranormal or sci-fi setting. One of her passions is bringing people’s fantasies to life on the page, because life is too short for even one boring moment. Her stories are volcanic in heat, deep in emotion, and sprinkled with doses of humor.

When not indulging in her obsession for books, she loves the outdoors, film and music. The Pacific Northwest is the ideal spot to enjoy both hiking and beachcombing. Once upon a time she was the singer in an indie rock band that toured the West Coast and charted on U.S. college radio. She now resides on the northern coast of Oregon, where the constant rain and fog remind her of visits to family in England and Scotland when she was a child.

She is currently working on a new series about men in uniform entitled Sin City Uniforms and a BDSM spin-off to the Gin & Jazz series entitled The Hampton Road Club.

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In this blog tour, Morticia Knight is giving away a a signed paperback copy of Dangerous Wish! 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.

Good luck!

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Book Review: Upside Down by Andrew Grey

Reviewed by Susan65

1Title: Upside Down
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Broncos Boys #2
Heroes: Lowell Cartwright/Jeremy Hodgson
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 200 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: August 15, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon and All Romance Ebooks
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Lowell Cartwright’s life as a mercenary problem solver has taken its toll, and after one more difficult job, he wants out. For help, he turns to Bull, a soldier of fortune turned club owner—not exactly a friend, but the best chance Lowell has. He visits Bull’s club to scope it out and meets Jeremy Hodgson. The twink captures his attention in a big way. Bull tells Lowell to stay away from the club until he decides whether he can help, so Lowell stays in town. When he spots Jeremy passed out on the floor of a convenience store, he goes to Jeremy’s aid.

Lowell piques Jeremy’s interest immediately, pushing all the right buttons. Then, when Jeremy needs help, Lowell’s kindness turns interest into something more.

But trouble comes knocking when Jeremy’s place is bugged. Maybe Lowell’s past is catching up to him, or maybe the danger centers on Jeremy’s roommate Tristan’s mysterious boyfriend. Whatever the source of the problem, the future Lowell and Jeremy hope for doesn’t stand a chance unless they can find a way to protect themselves.
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SJD Peterson Week Review: BAMF

Guest Reviewed by Gyn

iTitle: BAMF
Author: SJD Peterson
Heroes: Ridley/Alex
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 200 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: July 28, 2014
Available at:  Dreamspinner Press, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and All Romance Ebooks
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  With his fauxhawk, sleeve tattoos, and visible piercings, Ridley Corbin has the whole bad ass vibe going on in spades. The image serves him well as the self-proclaimed protector of the underdog, and he wants nothing more than to be Alex Firestone’s hero.

Alex, a mild-mannered library assistant, has moved to Slater, a quiet college town, hoping to hide from his past. He keeps to himself, but that doesn’t save him from catching the unwanted attention of the campus bully. But not all is as it seems. Alex’s past comes calling, and it’s time he becomes top dog.
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Audio Review: Burnished by Fire by Andrew Grey

Guest Reviewed by Morgan 

1Title: Burnished by Fire
Author: Andrew Grey
Narrator: Peter B. Brooke
Series: By Fire #3
Heroes: Lee Stanton/Dirk Krause
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 2 hours, 5 minutes
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: July 24, 2014
Available at:  Dreamspinner Press, Amazon, Audible and iTunes
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  Firefighters Lee Stanton and Dirk Krause need a vacation. Work seems to have other ideas: they spend the day before their holiday begins battling a fire that claims three lives. Thankfully, Lee and Dirk will have a whole week on the high seas to recover.

They’re having a wonderful time—until they spot Dirk’s miserable, closed-minded father on the ship. Between his father’s presence and his guilt over the lives he couldn’t save, Dirk feels sure his romantic cruise is going to tank. But then he saves another passenger’s life—and maybe he can salvage something else too.
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Book Review: Once Broken by Kol Anderson

Reviewed by JustJen

9Title: Once Broken
Author: Kol Anderson
Series: Broken: Season 2 #1
Heroes: Carter Bennett
Genre: MM Thriller
Length: 55 Pages
Publisher: Kol Anderson
Release Date: July 30, 2014
Available at: Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  Next Installment in the Broken Series. Find out what happens to Aaron next and meet Carter Bennett, his replacement.
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