3 Star Ratings

Book Review: Bringing Home the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon

Posted on January 27, 2015 by thebloggergirls

Guest Reviewed by Ami

Title: Bringing Home the Bad Boy
Author: Jessica Lemmon
Series: Second Chance #1
Heroine/Hero: Charlotte Harris/Evan Downey
Genre: MF Contemporary Romance
Length: 384 Pages
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing/Forever
Release Date: January 27, 2015
Available at: Grand Central Publishing/Forever, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: The Bad Boy Is Back
Evan Downey needs a new beginning. Since the death of his wife five years ago, the brilliant tattoo artist has shut himself away in a prison of grief that not even his work can break him out of-and what’s worse, Evan knows his son Lyon is bearing the brunt of his seclusion. Moving back to the lake town of Evergreen Cove where he spent his childhood summers is his last chance for a fresh start.

Charlotte Harris knows she owes it to her best friend’s memory to help Evan and his son find their way again, but she can’t stop her traitorous heart from skipping a beat every time she looks into Evan’s mesmerizing eyes. Charlotte is determined to stay strictly in the Friend Zone-until a mind-blowing night knocks that plan by the wayside. Now, if they’re brave enough to let it, Charlotte and Evan might just find a love capable of healing their broken hearts . . .
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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, M/F, Published in 2015 | Tags: alpha male, Bringing Home the Bad Boy, Contemporary Romance, Forever, Grand Central Publishing, Grief, Guest Reviewer - Ami, Men with kids, MF, Second Chance, Series - Second Chance, Single Father, tattoos, The Blogger Girls, widower | Leave a comment

Book Review: Sweet Fire by Sarah and Shannen Brady

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Sweet Fire
Author: Sarah and Shannen Brady
Heroes: Aaron & Ramón
Genre: M/M Paranormal
Length: 200 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: January 2, 2015
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Between Homeland Security’s Gifted Agenda and the bigotry of a fearful populace, having paranormal Gifts is a dangerous thing. Pyrokinetic Aaron Flores knows firsthand how difficult it can be to control his power. Still, he runs his bakery and never gives up on finding his Happily Ever After. When Aaron’s cousin asks him to check on her former EMT partner, Aaron’s chance has finally arrived. He’s determined not to let anything stop him from catching (and keeping) his man.

Ramón Del Rio spent three days at the tender mercies of HOMSEC agents when his former partner was taken. He wants nothing to do with a Gifted guy, but Aaron is nothing if not persistent. He’s a pastry chef, after all, and the way to a man’s heart really is through his stomach. The physical passion they share is the icing on the cake. Just when Ramón decides that having Gifts might not be a deal breaker, someone close to Aaron decides his fire needs to be put out—permanently. Ramón will have to face his fears to save them both.
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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2015 | Tags: bakers, Dreamspinner Press, injury/recovery, kids, M/M, Paramedics, paranormal, Sarah and Shannen Brady, smutty, supernatural powers, Sweet Fire, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: Caged Sanctuary by Tempeste O’Riley

Posted on January 8, 2015 by justjenbo

Reviewed by JustJen

Title: Caged Sanctuary
Author: Tempeste O’Riley
Heroes: Kaden Thorn/Deacon James
Genre: MM BDSM
Length: 204 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 29, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Kaden Thorn, a dental surgeon who lives a quiet life, has no hope of finding the love he craves. A vicious gay bashing cost him the use of his legs and confined him to a wheelchair. He has given up hope of finding a Dom or even a nonkink partner to love him. When his best friend practically forces him to attend a dinner party, the last thing he expects is a strong Dom who can see beyond his wheels.

Deacon James is an architect and a demanding Dom, but he has spent the past couple of years without a sub or partner. When an employee invites him to a dinner party to meet his girlfriend, Deacon smells a setup but agrees anyway. He prides himself on being an excellent judge of character, and when he meets the younger dentist, he sees past the chair and finds a sweet submissive man who more than piques his interest.

Kade’s fears and demons continue to haunt him, challenging Deacon to use everything he’s learned as a Dom to earn Kade’s trust and submission. Deacon’s determined, though, willing to battle all of it to have Kade by his side and at his feet.
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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Book Review, JustJen's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: BDSM, Caged Sanctuary, Contemporary, Dentist, disability, Dreamspinner Press, Hurt/Comfort, injury/recovery, M/M, Past Abuse, Poly-Play, Tempeste O'Riley, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: Winds of Change and Eye of the Storm by Lee Rowan

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Heather C

Reviewed by Heather C

Title: Winds of Change and Eye of the Storm
Author: Lee Rowan
Series: Royal Navy #2
Heroes: David Archer and William Marshall
Genre: MM Historical Romance
Length: 280 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: October 31, 2014 (3rd edition)
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Winds of Change

Lieutenants William Marshall and David Archer, of His Majesty’s frigate Calypso, have been lovers for more than a year. Because the penalty for discovery is the hangman’s noose, they limit themselves to the occasional night of passion ashore.

But in the Navy, nothing lasts forever. A transfer to a new ship brings with it a bizarre turn of events: their captain orders them to behave as though they are involved in an illicit relationship in order to smoke out a suspected traitor. When their masquerade proves dangerously effective, it threatens to cost Davy his life.

Eye of the Storm

The long war between England and France enters a fragile and temporary truce in the winter of 1802, but the lives of Commander William Marshall and Lieutenant David Archer are more complicated than ever. After almost losing Davy in battle, Will faces the responsibility of command and questions whether he can give orders that will put his love in harm’s way once more.

Doubts torment David Archer. Will walked away once, trying to end their relationship for Davy’s own safety. His physical wounds have healed, but the loss of trust remains. Now, his biggest challenge is persuading Will their love is worth the risk of loss.
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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Book Review, Heather C's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: Dreamspinner Press, Established couple, established lovers, Eye of the Storm, Lee Rowan, military, mystery, Series - Royal Navy, The Blogger Girls, Winds of Change | Leave a comment

Book Review: Silver Thaw by Catherine Anderson

Posted on January 6, 2015 by thebloggergirls

Guest Reviewed by Ami

Title: Silver Thaw
Author: Catherine Anderson
Series: Mystic Creek #1
Heroine/Hero: Amanda Banning/Jeb Sterling
Genre: M/F Contemporary Romance
Length: 432 Pages
Publisher: Penguin/Berkley
Release Date: January 6, 2015
Available at: Berkley/Penguin, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: After years of living in fear of her husband, Amanda Banning has left him and moved to Mystic Creek, Oregon, for a fresh start. But she’s having a tough time providing for herself and her six-year-old daughter. Writing her secret yearnings on slips of paper and sending them into the wind helps her cling to the hope that things will get better…and that she can find happiness again.

Jeb Sterling has no idea that the handwritten messages he finds scattered across his land are the first hints that his life is about to change. Nor does he understand why he feels so compelled to help Amanda Banning and her daughter when a cold snap leaves them temporarily homeless. Maybe he’s inspired by Amanda’s courage or perhaps by her beautiful brown eyes. Either way, the man who once renounced love suddenly finds himself willing to do anything for the pair. Amanda seems to have given up on her dreams, but Jeb refuses to quit until he makes her every wish come true…
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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, M/F, Published in 2015 | Tags: Abusive Relationship, Catherine Anderson, Contemporary Romance, Guest Reviewer - Ami, Men with pets, MF, Past Abuse, Penguin/Berkley, Series - Mystic Creek, Silver Thaw, Single Mother, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: Last of Summer by Genna Donaghy

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Last of Summer
Author: Genna Donaghy
Series: Celebrate! – 2014 Advent Calendar
Heroes: Rowan & Martin
Genre: M/M Paranormal/Fantasy
Length: 23 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 1, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Although Rowan Stormbringer was raised Wiccan, he’s never felt a connection to magic. That changes on the eve of Yule, when he encounters a magical creature, a phoenix, that needs his help getting to Stonehenge before the sun sets that day. Hiding a magical creature in the mortal world is tricky at best, but partnering with a good-looking, snarky taxi driver may be just the ticket Rowan needs. As they explore their instant attraction to each other, Rowan and Martin must learn to trust one another if they hope to deliver the phoenix home in time.

A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package “Celebrate!”.

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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2014 | Tags: Dreamspinner Press, fantasy, Genna Donaghy, Last of Summer, M/M, magic, no sex, paranormal, Series - Celebrate! - 2014 Advent Calendar, The Blogger Girls, Yule | Leave a comment

Book Review: King of Me by R. A. Kaitland

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: King of Me
Author: R. A. Kaitland
Series: Celebrate! – 2014 Advent Calendar
Heroes: Anton & Sean
Genre: M/M Paranormal
Length: 33 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 1, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Cast out of his clan of shifters and with no family of his own, Anton Cedwell wants nothing more than to be accepted by his partner Sean’s family when the two of them visit over Christmas. But Sean’s powerful father, Flavius, isn’t happy his son chose a shifter as a mate, and Sean is hiding secrets from Anton. When Sean is attacked by rival weres, Anton hopes Sean’s family will finally see the depth of his commitment and how far he’s willing to go to protect the man he loves.

A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package “Celebrate!”.

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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2014 | Tags: cat shifters, Dreamspinner Press, Holiday - Christmas, injury/recovery, King of Me, M/M, magic, paranormal, R. A. Kaitland, Series - Celebrate! - 2014 Advent Calendar, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: Darach’s Cariad by R.J. Scott

Posted on December 22, 2014 by thebloggergirls

Guest Reviewed by Morgan

Title: Darach’s Cariad
Author: R.J. Scott
Series: The Fire Trilogy #2
Heroes: Darach Gravenor/Ceithin Morgan
Genre: MM Paranormal
Length: 133 Pages
Publisher: Love Lane Books
Release Date: November 7, 2014
Available at: Love Lane Books, Amazon and All Romance Ebooks
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Blurb: Darach Gravenor is a keeper of blue Fire. He is alone in his world and he wants to rescue his friend Kian from the horrors of the Other World.

Ceithin Morgan is Cariad. Strong with Ancient magic he teaches Darach that not all children’s fairy stories should be believed. Ceithin has his own reasons for helping Darach and shows Darach that there is magic that he never even knew existed.

They are living on borrowed time. Guardian knows what they are doing and he is coming for Ceithin. Darach and Ceithin have two choices — do they run, or do they make their stand together?
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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: Darach's Cariad, enemies to lovers, Guest Reviewer - Morgan, Intrigue, Love Lane Books, M/M, magic, paranormal, R.J. Scott, Series - The Fire Trilogy, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: Business or Pleasure by Michael Cross and Emma Michaels

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Business or Pleasure
Author: Michael Cross and Emma Michaels
Series: Celebrate! – 2014 Advent Calendar
Heroes: Ian & Alex
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 36 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 1, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: When American Ian lands a secretarial job in the United Kingdom, he thinks he’s set for life. Admittedly, he’s still a bachelor living in a small apartment and working for a complete jackass, but other than that, his life is everything he ever hoped for in an enticing city full of beautiful people. When Alistair Security is robbed during the Christmas Fundraiser, the last thing Ian expects is to end up locked in with his boss, Alex Alistair, and to realize he might have mistaken his resentment for something else. The two men find common ground throughout the night, but when morning comes and the news hits the headlines, their connection will be tested. Ian might find himself at the start of a hot office romance—or he’ll spend the holidays browsing the classifieds.

A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package “Celebrate!”.

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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2014 | Tags: assholes, Business or Pleasure, closet cases, Contemporary, cute, Dreamspinner Press, Emma Michaels, Holiday - Christmas, hostage, M/M, Michael Cross, OFY, Series - Celebrate! - 2014 Advent Calendar, sweet, The Blogger Girls, unrequited, Unrequited Love | Leave a comment

Book Review: Thunder Snow by Owen Keehnen

Posted on December 20, 2014 by justjenbo

Reviewed by JustJen

Title: Thunder Snow
Author: Owen Keehnen
Heroes: Jim/Glenn
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 43 Pages
Publisher: Wilde City Press
Release Date: November 18, 2014
Available at: Wilde City Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Thunder Snow is a gay love story set in academia during the 1980s. When Jim Franklin goes away to Windsor College, he is hoping to leave his former life, and lifestyle, behind. Jim has had enough of feeling like an outsider. By all practical purposes he is succeeding at Windsor, at least until his third year. Jim has joined a fraternity and is dating a nice sorority girl. Love blindsides him when Jim meets Glenn who has relocated to the town of Windsor from New York City. Glenn has come to town as the kept lover of wealthy Windsor resident Raymond Channing. Bored by the lack of stimulation in small town, Glenn soon enrolls in college at the university and meets Jim in a Romantic Literature class. When Jim asks for assistance with an assignment, Glenn agrees. Sparks soon ignite and passion ensues. Despite their respective situations, both men fall madly in love, but will it be enough to sustain them in the long run.
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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Book Review, JustJen's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: Closeted, College, Contemporary, Holiday, Infidelity, M/M, Owen Keehnen, romance, Short Story, The Blogger Girls, Thunder Snow, Wilde City Press | Leave a comment

3 Star Ratings

Book Review: Bringing Home the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon

Book Review: Sweet Fire by Sarah and Shannen Brady

Book Review: Caged Sanctuary by Tempeste O’Riley

Book Review: Winds of Change and Eye of the Storm by Lee Rowan

Book Review: Silver Thaw by Catherine Anderson

Book Review: Last of Summer by Genna Donaghy

Book Review: King of Me by R. A. Kaitland

Book Review: Darach’s Cariad by R.J. Scott

Book Review: Business or Pleasure by Michael Cross and Emma Michaels

Book Review: Thunder Snow by Owen Keehnen

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