Book Review: Mr. Right Now by Annabeth Albert

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Mr. Right Now
Author: Annabeth Albert
Heroes: Russ & Esteban
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 127 pages
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: November 14, 2019
Available at: Amazon
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Blurb: He’s Mr. Right Now, but for how long?

When Russ suffers a Thanksgiving disaster, his gorgeous neighbor Esteban is there to save the day. And after an innocent mix-up leads to the former Hollywood hottie playing the role of Russ’s date, Russ thinks scoring Esteban as his fake boyfriend is a huge win. The newly discharged marine is healing inside and out and could use some holiday cheer.

For his part, Esteban is intrigued by his big, bad neighbor. He likes how his matchmaking cat brings out an unexpected caring side of Russ. Desire flares as the reasons to continue their ruse pile up for both men.

And pretending feels so good. From chocolaty kisses to late night cuddles, their burgeoning friendship is getting cozier and cozier. But as the end date for their little deception looms, all the real feelings they’ve tried to ignore come tumbling in. Each must decide whether they have what it takes to ring in the New Year as a couple.

Mr. Right Now is a stand-alone holiday novella with sweet, low-angst feels, spicy love scenes, and foodie inspired, quirky Oregon romance with a military flavor. Happy ending guaranteed with no cliffhangers!
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Body Parts and Mind Games by Jude Tresswell: Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway!

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by Jude Tresswell

Morning in ‘Cromarty’, a much-loved home in the Durham hills. Cooking odours drifted through the kitchen, up the stairs and out of the open windows. They reminded Phil of the smell from one of Warbridge’s less-inviting cafes and he wrinkled his nose in protest. He looked critically at the heap of greasy protein that Mike described as ‘a proper breakfast’ and sat down to a bowl of porridge and a thick slice of wholemeal toast, thinly spread with margarine. Low fat.

“I can see you lookin’ smug,” said Mike, “but you don’t have to sit with your bum on a bike for the next six hours. You said you’re not workin’ today or tomorrow.”

“Keep eating that stuff and you won’t be working tomorrow, either. You’ll be on a drip in one of the wards,” Phil retorted. He was a consultant surgeon at Warbridge General Hospital, a forty minutes’ drive away. Mike worked in Warbridge too, as an examiner for the Institute of Advanced Motorists—for short, the IAM. Mike laughed and began to tuck in.

A tall, heavily tattooed, bare-footed man entered the sunny kitchen: Raith, Phil’s husband.

“Oo! That looks tasty. Can I have a bit?” 

Mike slapped the hand that was about to steal a slice of fried bread. “Get your own!” he said.

Before Raith could complain, the fourth member of the quad came into the room. It was Ross, Mike’s partner, and he was brandishing a letter.

“Finally!” he exclaimed. “McAllisters. They’ve agreed to sell us the quarry.”

Ross had plans for the quarry. For a long time, he had wanted to clean it up, install a ramp and steps, and erect an eco-friendly workshop and display area in the quarry bottom. There wasn’t much spare, flat land in Tunhead itself. The cobbled lane between the houses, known simply as The Street, rose steeply and beyond it were wild moors. Although neither Mike nor Phil nor Raith shared his enthusiasm, they knew the quarry was a danger. What’s more, they had their own reasons to see it cleared; the previous summer, Raith had nearly died there. They had plenty of money. They were willing to support Ross’s big ideas. 

“So, as it’s celebration time,” said Raith, “can I have a mushroom?”

“One!”

Raith took two. Being greasy, they slipped out of his fingers and onto the floor.

“Are you intendin’ to pick them up?” asked Mike. “Cos if you’re not, I might strangle you with one of your ribbons.” 

Raith’s hair was waist-length and often adorned with ribbons and bows. He ignored Mike’s threat and, for answer, swiped a tomato and asked, “What do you think we’ll find down there, Ross? Body parts?”

“Parts of my last bike, more likely,” growled Mike, smartly forking the remaining tomato. “Didn’t your mam tell you not to play with men with guns?” 

“Didn’t yours tell you not to talk with your mouth full?”

Phil, who didn’t wish to be reminded of the previous autumn’s events—Raith, held at gunpoint in the quarry, Mike, racing to save him on his bike and wrecking it in the process—turned the conversation back to Ross’s letter.  

“What exactly do McAllisters say?” he asked, so Ross poured himself a cup of coffee, and began to furnish the details.

But there are many types of body parts. Just a few weeks later, Raith was wondering if Phil still fancied his.

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Release Blitz: No Place Like Home by Annabelle Jacobs + Giveaway!

No Place Like Home by Annabelle Jacobs

Will Oliver get the gift he’s hoping for this Christmas? 

Oliver Walker’s Christmas is shaping up to be a quiet one. That is until hunky neighbour Ed Middleton moves in next door. 

Attraction is instant, but Ed is only there temporarily and neither wants to start something with an expiration date. 

As the festive season approaches, holiday cheer wraps around them, and giving in to temptation is inevitable. But Ed is still set on moving in the new year—a fresh start, miles away from those he’s closest to. 

If Oliver doesn’t want to lose his heart, he’ll have to show Ed that home is wherever he wants it to be, and love is possible no matter what.

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Book Review: No Place Like Home by Annabelle Jacobs

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: No Place Like Home
Author: Annabelle Jacobs
Heroes: Oliver & Ed
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 218 pages
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: November 26, 2019
Available at: Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Will Oliver get the gift he’s hoping for this Christmas?

Oliver Walker’s Christmas is shaping up to be a quiet one. That is until hunky neighbour Ed Middleton moves in next door.
Attraction is instant, but Ed is only there temporarily and neither wants to start something with an expiration date.

As the festive season approaches, holiday cheer wraps around them, and giving in to temptation is inevitable. But Ed is still set on moving in the new year—a fresh start, miles away from those he’s closest to.

If Oliver doesn’t want to lose his heart, he’ll have to show Ed that home is wherever he wants it to be, and love is possible no matter what.

No Place Like Home is a heartwarming story of love between neighbours, family and friends, about adorable rescue cats, and remembering that sometimes the very thing you’re looking for is right under your nose.
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Release Blitz: A Boyfriend for Christmas by Jay Northcote!

A Boyfriend for Christmas by Jay Northcote

Archie’s posh parents want him to meet a nice girl–how can he tell them he’s fallen for a bad boy instead? 

Closeted, innocent and lonely, Archie Arandale longs for someone special in his life. A Christmas party organised by his wealth management company is the last place he expects to meet the man of his dreams.

With his leather jacket, tattoos, and piercings, Cal Turner turns heads the moment he walks through the door. He definitely isn’t looking for a boyfriend, but Archie’s hesitant charm captures his attention, and sneaking off during the party to have a little fun can only make a dull evening more interesting.

After their reckless and thrilling encounter, Archie is keen for more experience and Cal is happy to oblige. The need for secrecy means this can only be a casual fling, yet as they spend time together in the run up to Christmas, their feelings become more intense than either of them had bargained for. How can Archie find the courage to tell his family about Cal, when Cal’s the exact opposite of the ‘nice girl’ they’ve been hoping for?

Contains: A closeted virgin, a tattooed biker, class differences, a dramatic coming out, a very inappropriate Christmas gift, and a happy ending (of course).

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Adore by Ella James: Exclusive Excerpt!

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by Ella James

His fist tightens around my shirt, and finally, I allow myself to look up at him. His face is hard. His eyes are fire. His body’s heat burns through his clothes, warming mine through the starched poplin of my dress shirt. His smell fills my head—sweet detergent and a bite of spice.

Vance.

My heart gives a hard kick, and my vision fuzzes at the edges. For a leaden moment, time stalls. Possibility sprouts unbidden, twisting through my heart so that I’m nothing but the sharp ache of my desperate needs and pitiful-eager intentions.

I would give anything.

And it would end me.

I haul air into my lungs. Lock my hand around his wrist and squeeze so hard my fingers tremble. And I lie. I’m a liar, so it should be easier to say it.

“I. DON’T. WANT. YOU.”

I see his jaw tic, see a flash in his eyes that could be regret or pain. He says, “I know.”

His eyes shut like he’s in prayer. Then he sinks down to the floor beside me. His hand finds my cock. Bliss streams through me as he rubs my erection…squeezes.

“I see how bad you don’t want me. You don’t want me hard enough to hurt.”

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Magic & Mirrors by L.M. Brown: Exclusive Excerpt!

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by L.M. Brown

Lucius gazed down at the still blindfolded Harry and smiled. He wondered when he had become so attached to his would-be assassin. Even though he had given his word not to bring up Harry’s profession, he had to ask the question that had been tormenting him for days.

“Harry, would you ever consider giving up your life of crime?”

Harry raised his hand towards the blindfold, but Lucius stopped him. “Leave it, you’re less jumpy when you can’t see me, or rather not see me.”

“I don’t mean to be,” Harry said. “It’s just odd to only see you in mirrors.”

“I suppose it must be. Are you going to answer my question?”

Harry sighed. “I’m not trained to do anything else. If I don’t earn my keep as an assassin, I’ll starve.”

“You could learn a trade,” Lucius suggested. “An honest one.”

He didn’t know why he was pushing the issue when it was clear that Harry was perfectly content to continue on his current path. Perhaps it was because he could see the good in the man whose bed he currently shared, and he didn’t want to see his life end on the scaffold. 

While he had promised to pardon him for all his crimes, he had no doubt that without other options, Harry would soon commit more and he would come to a sticky end. That was the last thing Lucius wanted. He had got to know Harry during their journey and he liked him more than anyone else he had ever met. 

“Or I could offer you a position in my kingdom, once I get it back again.”

Harry snorted. “Doing what?”

Lucius thought of Prince Aiden and Robert. It was clear that even though Robert was a commoner, he had found a place in the royal household and was respected and happy with his husband. Lucius knew better than to raise with Harry any suggestion of a similar arrangement for the two of them. It was far too soon to think of marriage. Yet the words were out of his mouth before good sense could stop them.

“We could wed.”

Lucius didn’t know what he had expected Harry’s reaction to be, especially since he hadn’t thought this through at all. He would have hoped for something better than gales of laughter. 

“I mean after I escape from the mirror world and get my life back in order,” he clarified. “And I’d have to sort out the legalities regarding my other marriage, but I’m sure that can be resolved.”

Harry continued to chuckle and shake his head. He even took off the blindfold to wipe away his tears of mirth. 

“It wasn’t that funny,” Lucius muttered. 

“Oh it is,” Harry replied with another guffaw. “Can you even imagine the looks on the faces of your people if you announced your marriage to a man hired to assassinate you? They’d lock you away before you could rustle up a priest.”

“Well, I wouldn’t draw attention to your former career.”

“You mean my current career?”

“I know what I meant. You wouldn’t be an assassin if you married me.”

Harry sat up, dislodging Lucius from where he rested against him. “I’ll always be an assassin. My face is on wanted posters, and you know as well as I do that the ceremony wouldn’t make it past the does-anyone-object part.”

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Release Blitz: Promise by RJ Scott + Giveaway!

Promise by RJ Scott

Leo Byrne is a cop, Jason Banks is an ex-con. Even after one stolen kiss, something has to give before Leo can convince Jason that falling in love is even an option. 

Adopted at a young age, Leo is part of the sprawling Byrnes family. With his dog Cap, three siblings and a whole mess of nieces and nephews, he is never lonely, and his life is full. Love is the last item on his to-do list, but seeing his best friends Sean and Eric happy and making new families makes him want things he doesn’t think is possible. Kissing Jason at an event to honor his bravery was one thing, but anything other than that is off limits. Until Jason has no one left to turn to, and it’s Leo who helps him at his lowest. Taking Jason and his daughter into his home is one thing, but falling for the ex-con is something else altogether. 

Jason made a deal to keep his daughter safe and spent years behind bars as a result. Volunteering as a convict firefighter was as much about helping the community as saving his sanity, but now that he’s out, he doesn’t even have that. He’s lost his future, his self-respect, and has no friends or a place to call home. Worst of all, even after rescuing his daughter he still can’t keep her safe from the man who wants to use her as a bargaining chip for money. Meeting Leo might give Jason a way to keep Daisy safe, but falling for the stubborn cop means the truth has to be revealed, and he could lose everything all over again.

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Against All Odds by Elle W Silver: Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway!

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by Elle W Silver

Jamie wanted Riley to kiss him again so much; he couldn’t pay attention to anything at dinner. Ben had said something about needing to go back to Bello Locus again and so they were all going. Jamie would have preferred somewhere they could be alone, but he could wait a little longer, couldn’t he?

Jamie was a virgin, another thing his illness wouldn’t let him experience. But he’d been kissed a few times, all of which paled compared to the brief encounter with Riley. He hadn’t wanted him to stop, had hoped they would go further. But both Ben and Riley were reluctant to touch him too much. They wanted to, that much was clear, but they were just too afraid to push him further away. 

In the car, on the way to Bello Locus, Jamie sat between them as they told him about the friends they wanted him to meet. Jamie snuggled up to Riley, placing his arm on Riley’s chest, hoping they’d pick up where they’d left off in the office. Riley took his hand, even played with his fingers for the duration of the drive, but didn’t kiss him. 

Jamie met Adam, the bartender behind the tasty signature cocktails from last night. He met Mark, Mikey’s brother and Caster, Ben’s brother, the King of the Vampires and Riley’s best friend. They were all so glad to see him, even if only Caster had been there the day old-Jamie died. 

He grew more frustrated when Mark and Caster followed them to the V-VIP area they’d had all to themselves last night. His frustrations lessened when Liam and Johnny joined them, excited when Adam made them their signature drinks. 

“This guy is so good. What is in these?” Johnny sounded like he’d already had a few wherever they’d been.

“He’s told no one,” Mark answered and Jamie couldn’t believe how much he looked like Mikey. He was older, that much as for sure, but they were almost impossible to tell apart. Though now that he thought about it, Mark’s hair was thicker. 

They soon filled the rather large area with questions, laughter and all kinds of noise as everyone got to know everyone else. Jamie placed his hand on Riley’s thigh. He had only meant to steady himself as he moved further up the couch to.

But Riley covered the hand with his, drawing it further up his thigh. He leaned over to he was close to his ear, whispering, “I’m on to you, Sweetheart.” 

Jamie kept his hand where it was. Good, he wanted him to know exactly what he was doing, maybe then he would kiss him. 

You just need to ask, Ben’s voice in his had startled him so hard, he choked on the sip he’d just taken. 

Ben rubbed his back as he caught his breath. He’d forgotten about the mind reading thing. 

I didn’t read your mind, Mi Precioso. I can feel how much you want him to kiss you. 

You can?

Tell me I’m wrong. You want all of them to go away so it’s just us. 

Jamie blushed, lowering his head, but not before he saw Ben’s smile. 

If I didn’t think I’d embarrass you, I’d kiss you in front of them. I’ve been dying to kiss you since the moment I saw you.

Riley leaned over again, whispering in his ear, “You wanna go home? We can if you want to, they won’t mind.”

Say yes. 

Jamie nodded, taking Ben’s advice and before he knew it Riley had made their excuses and they were leaving. As expected, Liam and Johnny wanted to stay, but they would be just fine. 

As soon as they were in the car’s privacy, Riley’s lips found his. Jamie was unprepared for the kiss he’d been longing for. But he recovered fast, latching on to Riley’s arm. He lost himself in the kiss, moaning when Riley’s tongue found his. 

Jamie felt Ben’s hand on his thigh, his voice in his ear, his breath heavy, “You’re so sexy together.” 

Riley broke the kiss and captured Ben’s lips. Jamie didn’t expect the simple act of the two of them kissing to be so arousing. Ben’s moans mixed in with his, Riley’s hand finding his hair, just as Ben’s squeezed his thigh. 

Riley pulled back and then moved back into the seat, taking Jamie with him so that Jamie straddled his lap. Ben moved further back, occupying Jamie’s space, so close their foreheads were touching. 

Ben’s thumb rubbed Jamie’s wet lower lip, “I’ll never forget our first kiss.” 

Riley rubbed the back of his thighs, making him wish they were at home, naked and in bed. 

“You were looking at me, just as you are now,” Ben’s thumb moved to his upper lip, “So hungry. And, I felt it too. Your arousal making me want you even more.” His face moved closer, close enough that their lips brushed when he spoke, “Can you feel how much I want you now?” 

Riley kissed his neck, causing Jamie to moan his answer. He kissed a trail down to his shoulder and then back to his ear, “Close your eyes, Sweetheart and feel how much Ben wants you. Do you feel it?”

Ben’s mouth swallowed his answer. He wasn’t sure which one of them closed the tiny distance between them first. All he felt was the overwhelming need to kiss Ben and then it was happening. The kiss was far more intense than the one he’d just shared with Riley who maintained his assault on his neck. Jamie hips moved on Riley’s lap as the kiss grew into an exploration, his cock seeking relief. His clothes were not helping.

“Hold on to me, tight” He heard Riley say, and he obeyed. 

A second later, he broke the kiss when his breath caught, a foreign sensation invaded his body and he felt almost upside down. When he opened his eyes, he was still on Riley’s lap, with Ben still sitting close to him. But they were at the mansion in what he assumed was the master bedroom. 

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Release Blitz: Hometown Christmas by Garrett Leigh + Giveaway!

Hometown Christmas by Garrett Leigh

Yani Nicolaou is sworn off love for good. After fleeing a bad break-up in London, the only blood, sweat, and tears he has left are for his gyro stall at the Christmas market. Rebound fling? No thanks. He’s sticking to one-night-stands. 

Ex-army vet Gavin Richie has even less capacity for romance. Managing a homeless shelter while recovering from injury keeps him far too busy. So what if he’s often alone? He’s content being single, or so he thinks until a chance meeting lights a spark he can’t ignore. 

Yani is the warmth and affection Gavin hadn’t known he was missing. As Christmas lights up the city, their lives entwine in more ways than one. Falling for each other is easy. Holding on is harder, unless a hometown Christmas proves their love can last longer than the festive season.

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