4 Star Ratings

Book Review: Campfire Confessions by Bru Baker

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Campfire Confessions
Author: Bru Baker
Heroes: Mitchell & Case
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 50 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: February 11, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Best friends Case and Mitchell are so inseparable everyone assumes they’re dating. Case’s dad even buys them a joint gift—a camping trip. Even though Case hates the woods, he wants Mitchell to have a good time. When they discover the trip is a couples’ retreat, they have to fake a relationship. Case can’t understand why the trust and intimacy exercises the other couples struggle with come so naturally to them. After all, they’re not really boyfriends….

A part of the “A Valentine Rainbow” set of 14 holiday stories. Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2014 | Tags: A Valentine Rainbow, Bru Baker, Campfire Confessions, Contemporary, cute, Dreamspinner Press, favorites, Friends to Lovers, M/M, no sex, sweet, The Blogger Girls, vacation, Valentine's Day, yearning | 2 Comments

Book Review: King of Dublin by Lisa Henry & Heidi Belleau

Posted on February 26, 2014 by justjenbo

Reviewed by JustJen

Title: King of Dublin
Author: Lisa Henry, Heidi Belleau
Heroes: Darragh/Ciaran
Genre: M/M Dystopian
Length: 382 pages
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Release Date: February 24, 2014
Available at: Riptide Publishing, Amazon, Barnes and Noble & All Romance eBooks
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads & Booklikes

Blurb: Twenty years after a deadly pandemic ravaged the world, Darragh Fergus Anluan and the people of his village have carved out a hard but simple life in the Irish countryside. But with winter comes sickness, and Darragh must travel to Dublin in search of medicine. What he finds there is a ruined city ruled by a madman, where scavenging is punishable by death . . . or conscription.

Ciaran Daly came to Ireland with aid and optimism, but instead was enslaved by the so-called King of Dublin. After months of abuse from the king and his men, he has no reason to believe this newcomer will be any different. Except Ciaran finds himself increasingly drawn to Darragh, whose brutish looks mask how sweet and gentle he really is.

The tenderness Darragh feels for the king’s treasured pet is treason, but it’s hardly the only betrayal brewing in this rotten kingdom. Rebellions and rival gangs threaten the king’s power, but not nearly as much as Darragh and Ciaran—whose only hope for freedom is the fall of the king.

* This title contains the following sensitive themes: dubious consent, explicit violence and non-consent.* Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, JustJen's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: abduction/kidnapping (actual), Abuse, Angst, dystopian, first love, First-Time, Heidi Belleau, Hurt/Comfort, King of Dublin, Lisa Henry, M/M, non-con/rape, politics / power struggle, post apocalyptic, power imbalance, protection, Riptide Publishing, slave/capture (actual), The Blogger Girls | 1 Comment

Book Review: Beneath the Surface by Kate Sherwood

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Beneath the Surface
Author: Kate Sherwood
Heroes: Peter Carr & Caleb Sinclair
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Length: 200 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: August 20, 2012
Available at: Dreamspinner Press
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads & Booklikes

Blurb: When Peter Carr’s company sends him to Southwestern Ontario to sweet-talk the town into agreeing to a gravel quarry proposal, he welcomes the challenge. Technically he’s a lawyer, but really he’s a problemsolver. He just never expected the problem to be Caleb Sinclair, the passionate but introverted artisan carpenter who lives next to the proposed quarry site.

“Know your enemy.” That’s Caleb’s philosophy. And trying to turn fertile farmland into a gravel pit earns Peter the title of “enemy.” Caleb loves that land, and if he has to make peace with his homophobic neighbors to make war on Peter, so be it. Except knowing his enemy doesn’t turn out anything like he expected. Peter’s not the fairy-tale monster—he just might be the first step to happy ever after. Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2012 | Tags: artists, Beneath the Surface, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, cowboys, Dreamspinner Press, enemies to lovers, Kate Sherwood, little or no sex, M/M, Pets, romance, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: Waiting for Rain by Susan Mac Nicol

Posted on February 25, 2014 by susan65coug Miss Behaving

Reviewed by Susan65

Title: Waiting for Rain
Author: Susan Mac Nicol
Heroes: Rain Engel and Toby Prentiss
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 280 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: February 24, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon, All Romance eBooks & Barnes and Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads & Booklikes

Blurb: The village of Stamford, the quintessential chocolate box English scene, seemed an impossible dream for foster kid Toby Prentiss. Now he’s found a home among the haystacks and village fairs as the general manager for the Duck and Drake Hotel. With the fears and demons from his youth hidden away in this bucolic oasis, he’s very protective of who he lets in. Until he stumbles across shirtless carpenter Rain Engel building the hotel’s new custom-designed bar.

Working in the countryside, Rain prepared to face his biggest fear: sheep. He didn’t expect to deal with his second biggest fear: commitment. Toby’s controlled, tough guy façade coupled with his “find happiness where you can” optimism calls to Rain like nothing before. While Rain may be an exhibitionist, his romantic history forces him to hold his emotions close. As their relationship develops, secrets from their pasts drive a wedge between them: the ex-boyfriend who tore apart Rain’s trust and Toby’s history with the law. But can the secrets hiding among the quirky villagers bring them together? With missing sheep, pole dancing at the winter festival, and a crippling drought, everyone is waiting for Rain. Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2014, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: Abuse, Blue-collar, Bullying, Contemporary, Dreamspinner Press, Homophobia, M/M, Susan Mac Nicol, The Blogger Girls, Waiting for Rain | 1 Comment

Book Review: Butterflies by KJ Charles

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Heather C

Reviewed by Heather C

Title: Butterflies
Author: KJ Charles
Series: The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal #2
Heroes: Robert Caldwell & Simon Feximal
Genre: M/M Historical Romance, Horror
Length: 8,400 words
Publisher: Self-Published
Release Date: October 28, 2013
Available at: Smashwords & Barnes and Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Journalist Robert Caldwell is still smarting from his first encounter with ghost-hunter Simon Feximal. Their night in a haunted house was thrilling, but the aftermath leaves Robert hurt, disappointed, and resolved not to see Simon again.

But just a few days later their paths cross once more, this time investigating a pair of mysterious deaths: two corpses shrouded in butterflies.

Now Robert wants the truth – on the deaths, on where the butterflies came from, and most of all, on the attraction that still burns between him and Simon. Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, Heather C's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2013 | Tags: Freebie, historical romance, Horror, KJ Charles, M/M, M/M Historical Romance, M/M Paranormal, series, Short Story, Smashwords, Th Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: The Caldwell Ghost by KJ Charles

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Heather C

Reviewed by Heather C

Title: The Caldwell Ghost
Author: KJ Charles
Series: The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal #1
Heroes: Robert Caldwell & Simon Feximal
Genre: M/M Historical Romance, Horror
Length: 4,500 words
Publisher: Torquere Press
Release Date: October 19, 2013
Available at: Torquere Press, Amazon & All Romance eBooks
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads & Booklikes

Blurb: When Robert Caldwell inherits a haunted house, he calls on ghost-hunter Simon Feximal to rid him of the supernatural menace. But the ghost is stronger than either man realizes — strong, angry, and desperate for release. Trapped in a haunted house with a dangerously attractive ghost-hunter and a sexually frustrated spirit, can Robert survive the night intact…and will he want to? Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, Heather C's Reviews, LGBT | Tags: ghosts, Horror, KJ Charles, M/M, M/M Romance, paranormal, Paranormal Romance, series, Short Story, The Blogger Girls, The Caldwell Ghost, The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal, Torquere Press | Leave a comment

Challenge Week Review: A Casual Weekend Thing by A.J. Thomas

Posted on February 22, 2014 by justjenbo

Reviewed by JustJen

Title: A Casual Weekend Thing
Author: A.J. Thomas
Heroes: Christopher/Doug
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 310 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: May 13, 2013
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon, All Romance eBooks & Barnes and Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads & Booklikes

Blurb: Doug Heavy Runner left the life of an openly gay Miami police officer and returned to his home on the Salish-Kootenai Indian Reservation when his mother got sick. In the two years since she passed, he’s carved out an empty life as a small-town deputy, relying on out-of-town one-night stands to keep him sane. Then he meets Detective Christopher Hayes, and they share a wild night so incredible Doug breaks his own rule and allows a one-night stand to grow into a weekend of amazing sex.

When Christopher travels from San Diego to Montana to deal with his abusive brother’s suicide, he doesn’t expect to find the man he spent the weekend with to be handling his brother’s case. He certainly doesn’t mind spending more time with Doug—but then an arsonist destroys the house Christopher inherited from his brother, and Christopher and Doug discover they are the primary suspects.

As they investigate, they discover Christopher’s dead brother has set them on the trail of a psychotic pedophile who will stop at nothing to silence his last victim. However, the search for the victim goes horribly wrong, leaving Doug hospitalized and Christopher at the mercy of the killer… Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, Challenge Book Week, JustJen's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2013 | Tags: A Casual Weekend Thing, A.J. Thomas, Contemporary, Cops, criminals, Dreamspinner Press, February Challenge Week, insta love, M/M, Past Abuse, The Blogger Girls, Thriller | 1 Comment

Book Review: Valentine Shower by John C. Houser

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Valentine Shower
Author: John C. Houser
Heroes: Reuben & Terry
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 56 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: February 12, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads & Booklikes

Blurb: For Reuben, numbers are everything people are not: rational, predictable, and soothing. Outside of this family, his boss, Terry, is the one person he feels connected with. In the years they’ve worked together, listening to Terry’s jokes and stories over coffee has become a reliable part of his routine. But he’s missed having family nearby since his parents retired to Florida, and figures he’ll need a woman to correct the problem. He’s hurt and confused when Terry not only refuses to help, but announces he won’t be coming around much anymore. It’s up to Reuben’s no-nonsense sister Yaffa and his therapist, Dr. Greenberg, to help him understand Terry’s feelings—and his own.

A part of the “A Valentine Rainbow” set of 14 holiday stories. Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2014 | Tags: A Valentine Rainbow, Contemporary, cute, Dreamspinner Press, favorites, Friends to Lovers, Gay for you, John C. Houser, M/M, oblivious, sweet, The Blogger Girls, Valentine Shower, Valentine's Day, working together | 4 Comments

Book Review: Confessions of a Gay Rugby Player 4 by Patrick Darcy

Posted on February 20, 2014 by justjenbo

Reviewed by JustJen

Title: Confessions of a Gay Rugby Player 4
Author: Patrick Darcy
Heroes: Conor Murphy
Genre: M/M Contemporary Erotica
Length: 54 pages
Publisher: Wilde City Press
Release Date: February 19, 2014
Available at: Wilde City Press
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Things could not be better for star rugby player Conor Murphy. He has a hot boyfriend that worships him and he is back in his rightful place, leader of the Dublin Chiefs Rugby team.

His new boyfriend Oisin has the hottest ass in town and yet things are not right. There is pretense between them. Not on Oisin’s side, no, the man loves him. It’s Conor who is not tackling straight. His mind is filled with thoughts of another. Sean, the love of his life, is single again and Conor can’t help but think what if.

What if he had the courage to end things with Oisin and take a punt with Sean. Self doubt fills Conor’s mind. Can he really do this to Oisin? Doesn’t he deserve better? Does Sean even feel anything for him?

It’s time to decide what he wants, Oisin or Sean? Will he do the right thing or follow his heart? Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, JustJen's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: Confessions of a Gay Rugby Player 4, Contemporary, Erotica, M/M, Patrick Darcy, Sports, Wilde City Press | Leave a comment

Challenge Week Review: The Fall by Kate Sherwood

Posted on February 20, 2014 by susan65coug Miss Behaving

Reviewed by Susan65

Title: The Fall
Author: Kate Sherwood
Heroes: Joe Sutton and Scott Mackenzie
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 214 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 16, 2013
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon, All Romance eBooks & Barnes and Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads & Booklikes

Blurb: Every relationship leaves something behind. Dumped by his sugar daddy, part-time model Scott Mackenzie somehow ends up owning an abandoned church in rural Ontario. He dreams of using it for gay weddings, even if he’ll never have one of his own.

Joe Sutton is trying to keep his family together after his parents’ deaths. Between the family ranch, his brother’s construction company, and commitments around town, he doesn’t have time for a relationship. But Mackenzie is hard to ignore.

As both men fight their growing attraction, challenges to Mackenzie’s business threaten their relationship. If he can’t make it work, he’ll have to crawl back to the city in defeat. But the only solution involves risking the ranch Joe loves, and each man has to decide how much he’ll sacrifice for the other. Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, Challenge Book Week, LGBT, Published in 2013, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: Blue-collar, Contemporary, Dreamspinner Press, Family Drama, February Challenge Week, Kate Sherwood, M/M, Men with pets, Men-with-children, Model, Rancher, series, The Blogger Girls, The Fall, The Fall Series | 1 Comment

4 Star Ratings

Book Review: Campfire Confessions by Bru Baker

Book Review: King of Dublin by Lisa Henry & Heidi Belleau

Book Review: Beneath the Surface by Kate Sherwood

Book Review: Waiting for Rain by Susan Mac Nicol

Book Review: Butterflies by KJ Charles

Book Review: The Caldwell Ghost by KJ Charles

Challenge Week Review: A Casual Weekend Thing by A.J. Thomas

Book Review: Valentine Shower by John C. Houser

Book Review: Confessions of a Gay Rugby Player 4 by Patrick Darcy

Challenge Week Review: The Fall by Kate Sherwood

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