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Book Review: The New Hire by J.T. Hall

Posted on May 12, 2015 by justjenbo

Reviewed by JustJen

Back CameraTitle: The New Hire
Author: J.T. Hall
Series: The Hard Hat Series #2
Heroes: Gary/Tim
Genre: MM Contemporary BDSM
Length: 20 Pages
Publisher: Diamond Print Press
Release Date: May 20, 2015
Available at:  Amazon
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Blurb:  Gary’s got a problem with his new hire, Tim. He’s allowed the young, attractive guy to get under his skin, and now he finds that he wants more than just a casual fling. After an incredible night, all he can think of is having more of that innocent flesh, delving deeper into Tim’s submissive tendencies. But first they have to make it through the work day. A construction site is no place for a gay love affair.

Love hasn’t been kind to Gary, who prides himself on being a gruff bear, always in charge, always on his own. As he starts to train young Tim as his sub, however, Gary must decide whether to keep it just sex, or actually allow himself to feel something more.

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Book Review: Welcome to Lobster Cove by Carol Lynne

Posted on May 10, 2015 by susan65coug Miss Behaving

Reviewed by Susan65

1Title: Welcome to Lobster Cove
Author: Carol Lynne
Series: Lobster Cove #1
Heroes: Boone Jenson/Dante Madia
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 91 Pages
Publisher: Totally Bound
Release Date: April 3, 2015
Available at: Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: When following your dream lands you in Lobster Cove, Maine, anything is possible.

After gaining custody of his younger brother, Boone Jensen moves to a unique LGBT community on the coast of Maine. There, he hopes to find work as a stonemason, heal his broken heart and give his brother a safe place to call home.

Life was good in New York City for chef Dante Madia, until his business partner betrayed him. Determined to trust only himself, Dante risks everything on a new restaurant venture in a small fishing village built on acceptance.

Neither man is looking for love, but in a town like Lobster Cove, secret dreams have the ability to become realities
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Book Review: Captive Fire by Erin M. Leaf

Posted on May 9, 2015 by justjenbo

Reviewed by JustJen

1Title: Captive Fire
Author: Erin M. Leaf
Heroes: Ryuu/Drakon
Genre: MM Fantasy
Length: 88 Pages
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Release Date: April 29, 2015
Available at:  Amazon
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Blurb:  Prince Ryuu hates his father, Emperor Midian. When he’s forced to buy a slave, he defiantly chooses Drakon instead of a woman. Because he’s determined to overthrow his father’s empire, he can’t afford to show vulnerability, but Drakon is more compelling than he’d anticipated. For an Arethuza warrior, affection is a weakness that can lead to death.

Drakon isn’t really a slave—he’s a black dragon, considered cursed by everyone. Despite his people’s distrust, he will do anything to keep them safe, even submit to an Arethuza prince. He never expected to find love, and that complication could ruin his plans to sabotage the emperor’s war campaign. Though Ryuu is his fated mate, their fledgling bond is a secret too dangerous for Drakon to reveal.

Will their duty tear them apart? Can honor prevail in a war that might be too violent for even the strongest dragon warrior?
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Book Review: The Empty Box by Jane Davitt and Alexa Snow

Posted on April 22, 2015 by justjenbo

Reviewed by JustJen

1Title: The Empty Box
Authors: Jane Davitt and Alexa Snow
Series: The Square Peg #3
Heroes: Dave/Jeremy
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 273 Pages
Publisher: Loose Id
Release Date: April 7, 2015
Available at: Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  Dave’s taking life day by day after leaving Travis, his emotionally abusive partner of fifteen years. Working as the cook at the Square Peg is all the social life he has and he’s content with that.

When a swerving car leaves him sprawled on the snowy sidewalk with a broken ankle, being rescued by his new neighbor, young, sinfully pretty Jeremy, seems like the start of something good, even if twenty years separate the two men. But Travis isn’t content to let Dave slip away and Dave’s his own worst enemy, holding Jeremy at arms’ length when Jeremy wants to get as close as possible.

With decisions about his future complicated by his tangled past, can Dave accept the second chance Jeremy offers or will his heart stay empty of love?
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Book Review: The Bohemian and the Banker by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Heather C

Reviewed by Heather C

23420158Title: The Bohemian and the Banker
Author: Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon
Heroes: Nigel & Jay
Genre: MM Historical Romance
Length: 170 pages
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Release Date: March 31, 2015
Available at: Samhain Publishing, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: A night lost in Paris finds two hearts changed—forever.

Sent to Paris on business, Nigel Warren doesn’t quite understand why his colleagues’ eyes twinkle as they tell him to meet them at a local night spot.

When he discovers it’s a drag cabaret and his acquaintances aren’t there, he realizes he’s the butt of a joke. Yet he finds himself quite undone by a singer dressed in an elegant gown, crooning a spellbinding ballad.

It’s not unusual for Jay, a former Londoner, to bring a new “friend” home from the cabaret, but he’s never had a guest quite like Nigel, whose straitlaced manner hides an unexpected passionate streak.

One romantic night on a rooftop under starry skies, followed by an afternoon enjoying the excitement of the 1901 Paris Exposition, bonds these opposites in a way neither can forget—even after they part.

Their spark reignites when Jay comes to London, but he’s not sure he can go back to hiding his true self, not even for the sake of love…unless Nigel is willing to shed his cloak of staid respectability and take a leap of faith.

Warning: Contains a virgin who doesn’t speak French but is fluent in numbers, and a drag performer who is trilingual in English, French and Love. Not responsible for extra pounds brought on by the urge to dine on croissants au deux.
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Book Review: Soulbound by Kristen Callihan

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Heather C

Reviewed by Heather C

22395684Title: Soulbound
Author: Kristen Callihan
Series: Darkest London #6
Hero & Heroine: Adam & Eliza May
Genre: MF Historical Romance, Paranormal
Length: 384 pages
Publisher: Forever
Release Date: February 24, 2015
Available at: Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Once two souls are joined . . . 
When Adam’s soul mate rejected him, there was more at stake than his heart. After seven hundred years of searching, his true match would have ended the curse that keeps his spirit in chains. But beautiful, stubborn Eliza May fled-and now Adam is doomed to an eternity of anguish, his only hope for salvation gone . . .

Their hearts will beat together forever
No matter how devilishly irresistible Adam was, Eliza couldn’t stand the thought of relinquishing her freedom forever. So she escaped. But she soon discovers she is being hunted-by someone far more dangerous. The only man who can help is the one man she vowed never to see again. Now Adam’s kindness is an unexpected refuge, and Eliza finds that some vows are made to be broken . . .
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Book Review: He’s Just Knot That Into You by Nico Jaye

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

He's Just Knot That Into You - Cover (artist - Anna Sikorska)Title: He’s Just Knot That Into You
Author: Nico Jaye
Heroes: Tanner & Jon
Genre: M/M Paranormal
Length: 120 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: March 18, 2015
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
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Blurb: When Tanner moves to Chicago for a new job, he experiences his First Shift, a revelation that signifies he’s met his mate since the last full moon. The only problem? He doesn’t know who it is. To find his mate, he enlists his new assistant Jon to arrange a series of dates, but each one turns out more disastrous than the last.

With the next full moon quickly approaching, Tanner finally determines the identity of his true mate. Unfortunately, Jon has since disappeared, and Tanner must now begin a new search. Is it really Jon’s family crisis pulling him away, or is Jon just not that into him?

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Book Review: Beauty & the Vet by Kitt Cassidy

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

23197027Title: Beauty & the Vet
Author: Kitt Cassidy
Hero/Heroine: Alan & Hannah
Genre: M/F Contemporary
Length: 64 pages
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand
Release Date: September 18, 2014
Available at: Amazon
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Blurb: For the past three years, Dr. Alan Booth has been watching his office manager Hannah Owens, wishing he was able to find a way to tell her how he feels about her. Fear of rejection and risking their friendship has kept him quiet. That is, until he overhears one very naughty phone call.

Hannah has been in love with her boss for years. The quiet doctor who takes care of his mother and is so good with the animals in his care has had her melting since day one, but issues with her curvy body keep her blind to Alan’s gentle advances. Tired of her sister’s constant moping, Candice Owens hatches a crazed plan to get the two love birds together if it kills them. When their plans are overheard by the good doctor himself it’s a race to see who comes out on top, the Beauty or the Vet.
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