Posts Tagged With: Homophobia

Book Review: You Can’t Go Home Again by Michael Murphy

Posted on August 27, 2014 by susan65coug Miss Behaving

Reviewed by Susan65

Title: You Can’t Go Home Again
Author: Michael Murphy
Heroes: Jack/Kevin
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 200 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: July 18, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: In work and in love, life has taught seasoned police officer Jack that closeness only leads to pain. But Jack is wracked with guilt when his rookie partner Kevin is shot during an undercover assignment and dies in his arms. Why didn’t he take the time to get to know the rookie a little?

At the funeral, Jack takes a liking to Kevin’s brother, Devin. But Jack knows making a connection can cause more hurt, and living on opposite coasts is an added obstacle.

With his brother dead, Devin feels a responsibility to Kevin’s pregnant widow, Marie. He packs up and moves east, only to have Marie, outraged that he’s put his life on hold, slam the door in his face. Devin turns to the only other person he knows in town. As much as it goes against his philosophies on life, Jack takes him in without hesitation.

Their tentative exploration into romance is interrupted when Devin is mistaken for his dead brother and taken captive. Just as Jack opens his heart, reality slams into him. But he can’t lose anyone else. More than the need to simply save a captive drives Jack to find Devin and bring him home.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2014, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: Abuse, action, Babies, Contemporary, Cops, criminals, Dreamspinner Press, Family Drama, Grief, Homophobia, Illness/injury, Kidnapping, M/M, Michael Murphy, Mystery/Suspense, Non-explicit, slow burn, Strong Female Characters, The Blogger Girls, Violence, You Can't Go Home Again | Leave a comment

Audio Review: A Package Deal by Mia Kerick

Posted on August 24, 2014 by thebloggergirls

Guest Reviewed by Morgan

Title: A Package Deal
Author: Mia Kerick
Narrator: Sean Michael Hogan
Heroes/Heroine: Robby Dalton, Savannah Meyers and Tristan Chartrand
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: Book – 265 Pages/Audio – 8 hours, 20 Minutes
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: Book – October 31, 2013/Audio – July 29, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon, Audible and iTunes
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Robby Dalton is the perfect all-American boy. He played the sports his father chose for him in high school, attended the college his father selected, and has worked hard to conform to his father’s macho views. But emotionally, he doesn’t fit anywhere, and he can’t connect with a woman beyond a few uninspired dates.

Robby’s not in the closet, because he’s never guessed he’s gay. Now he owns a small commercial construction company, and one night after work, he runs into Savannah Meyers. He finds her fascinating and agrees to a date, thinking maybe this woman would be different.

But Savannah has her own agenda. She is looking for a love match for her roommate, Tristan Chartrand, whom she rescued from the streets years ago. He’s like a brother, and her only family, so she wants him safe and happy. Her plan seems to begin well, because when Robby meets Tristan, he’s surprised to find it’s Tristan he wants, not Savannah.

But some people in Robby’s life don’t approve of Tristan’s lowly station in life, and some don’t approve of Robby being gay. Some people are full of hate and violence, and Robby and Tristan will need courage and strength if a loving future is to be part of the deal.
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Categories: 2.5 Star Ratings, Audio Review, Guest Reviewer, Published in 2013, Published in 2014 | Tags: A Package Deal, Abuse, Dreamspinner Press, First-Time, Gay Bashing, Gay for you, Guest Reviewer - Morgan, Homophobia, In-the-Closet, Menage, Mia Kerick, MMF, New to Gay, Prostitution, The Blogger Girls, Triad | Leave a comment

SJD Peterson Week Review: Conner’s Courage

Posted on August 22, 2014 by susan65coug Miss Behaving

Reviewed by Susan65

Title: Conner’s Courage
Author: SJD Peterson
Series: Whispering Pines Ranch #4
Heroes: John Price/Conner Burnett
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 198 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: August 3, 2012
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: John Price and Conner Burnett have been part of the Whispering Pines Ranch for the past thirty-seven years. A loving couple who have overcome every obstacle thrown at them, John and Conner are a testament to the strength of true love. But now John is in the hospital with a diagnosis of cancer, fighting for his very life.

As his lover struggles, Conner looks back on when they first met. The early seventies wasn’t an easy time to be a gay man, especially in a small country town. Considering John’s pride, Conner’s need to be himself, shame, bitterness, and two stubborn natures, their love story almost wasn’t written. But they beat the odds, and Conner will be damned if he’ll let anyone take John from him now. He had the courage to stand up for what he wanted in 1974. If need be, he’ll go toe to toe with God himself to keep the man he fought so hard to love.

Authors Note:
Please note that I am a firm believer in safe sex practices. However, this novel was set in 1974 with no AIDS in sight, and most venereal diseases treated with a simple shot, it was “The golden age of Gay sexuality.”
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Categories: 4.5 Star Ratings, Author Week, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2012, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: Alpha Males, Author Week - SJD Peterson, Bears, Closeted, Coming Out, Conner's Courage, Contemporary, cowboys, Dreamspinner Press, Established couple, Flamboyant, Homophobia, Hurt-Comfort, Illness-disease, In-the-Closet, M/M, Rancher, Series - Whispering Pines Ranch, SJD Peterson, The Blogger Girls, Western | Leave a comment

Book Review: Upside Down by Andrew Grey

Posted on August 18, 2014 by susan65coug Miss Behaving

Reviewed by Susan65

Title: 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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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2014, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: action, Alpha Males, Andrew Grey, Bears, Contemporary, Dreamspinner Press, First-Time, Homophobia, Hurt/Comfort, Illness/injury, M/M, Mercenary, mystery, Road trip, Series - Bronco Boys, The Blogger Girls, Upside Down, Violence | Leave a comment

Audio Review: Burnished by Fire by Andrew Grey

Posted on August 17, 2014 by thebloggergirls

Guest Reviewed by Morgan

Title: 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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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Audio Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: Andrew Grey, audio book, Burnished by Fire, Contemporary, Dreamspinner Press, Established couple, firefighters, Guest Reviewer - Morgan, Homophobia, M/M, Peter B. Brooke, Series - By Fire, The Blogger Girls, vacation | Leave a comment

Audio Review: Strengthened by Fire by Andrew Grey

Posted on August 16, 2014 by thebloggergirls

Guest Reviewed by Morgan

Title: Strengthened by Fire
Author: Andrew Grey
Narrator: Peter B. Brooke
Series: By Fire #2
Heroes: Lee Stanton/Dirk Krause
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 2 hours, 32 minutes
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: July 15, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon, Audible and iTunes
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Lee Stanton and Dirk Krause have been seeing each other for a couple of months when they get the bad news: the firehouse they work at will be closed unless they can come up with the money to complete some maintenance and repairs. The union wants to stand and fight. There’s just one problem: the only suggestion for how to raise the money is Lee’s. And Dirk hates it.

Unfortunately, everyone else thinks Lee’s “Chicken and Beefcake” dinner—which they’ll attend in just their hats, boots, and fire pants—is a great idea, and Lee goes ahead with the organizing. But interference from the borough council and low ticket sales threaten to rain on Lee’s parade. If Dirk can’t put aside his pride and stubborn nature for one night, it could cost both him and Lee their jobs—never mind their relationship.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Audio Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: Andrew Grey, audio book, Dreamspinner Press, Established couple, firefighters, Guest Reviewer - Morgan, Homophobia, M/M, Peter B. Brooke, Series - By Fire, Strengthened by Fire, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Audio Review: Redemption by Fire by Andrew Grey

Posted on August 15, 2014 by thebloggergirls

Guest Reviewed by Morgan

Title: Redemption by Fire
Author: Andrew Grey
Narrator: Peter B. Brooke
Series: By Fire #1
Heroes: Dirk Krause/Lee Stockton
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 2 hours, 29 minutes
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: July 13, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon, Audible and iTunes
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Dirk Krause is an asshole of the first degree. His life is a hell of his own making, and he makes everyone around him just as miserable. When he’s injured on the job while fighting a fire, he’s nearly unbearable to the hospital staff, and of course no one from his unit cares enough to visit.

Lee Stockton is the new guy at the station, so he gets saddled with the job of bringing Dirk a sympathy bouquet from the guys at the firehouse. To Dirk’s surprise, Lee sees through him like a pane of glass and doesn’t take any of his crap. Lee’s determined to get Dirk to stop being a dick just to push everyone away. When their fighting turns to fucking, will the fireworks shine brightly on a possible relationship or leave them with nothing but ashes?
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Audio Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: Andrew Grey, audio book, Contemporary, Dreamspinner Press, Firefighter, First Relationship, Guest Reviewer - Morgan, Homophobia, M/M, Peter B. Brooke, Redemption By Fire, Religious Objections, Series - By Fire, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: Forbidden Mate by Toni Griffin

Posted on August 15, 2014 by susan65coug Miss Behaving

Reviewed by Susan65

Title: Forbidden Mate
Author: Toni Griffin
Series: Holland Brothers #4
Heroes: Patrick Holland/Jake Richmond
Genre: M/M Paranormal
Length: 205 Pages
Publisher: Mischief Corner Books, LLC
Release Date: July 5, 2014
Available at: Mischief Corner Books, LLC, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Finding his mate should have been Patrick Holland’s greatest day, instead it turned into a nightmare with one phone call. His mate didn’t want him. His heart broke, but at sixteen he was too young to do anything. The next ten years—ten long years— of Patrick’s life are spent at odds with his mate. Split by forces he can’t comprehend and a long line of misunderstandings, Patrick doubts he’ll ever get the man he’s both loved and hated.

Jake Richmond never expected to come home from Uni to find the youngest Holland brother was his mate. Knowing the news might uplift his still grieving father, Jake shares the news only to have his young mate threatened. Jake does the only thing he can think of, protect Patrick. The next ten years are nothing but torture for Jake as he watches his mate grow into a remarkable young man.
They say time heals all wounds, but how much time?

Please note: FM has been reedited, and expanded by about 50,000 words.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2014, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: Age Gap, Alpha Males, Angst, Barely Legal, Bi-Sexual, Bonded, Coming-of-Age, dark, Depression, Drug/Alcohol Use, Family Drama, First-Time, Forbidden Mate, Homophobia, Illness/injury, M-Preg, M/M, Mischief Corner Books, paranormal, Reunited, Road trip, Series - Holland Brothers, Shifters, slow burn, tattoos, The Blogger Girls, Toni Griffin, Werewolves | Leave a comment

Book Review: Betrayal by Maggie Walsh

Posted on August 13, 2014 by susan65coug Miss Behaving

Reviewed by Susan65

Title: Betrayal
Author: Maggie Walsh
Series: The Angel Pack #1
Heroes: Jesse/Micah
Genre: MM Paranormal
Length: 132 Pages
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.
Release Date: August 6, 2014
Available at: Siren-Bookstrand,
Inc.
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: When Jesse and Taylor get kicked out of their homes they take off and end up in New York City. Jesse’s voice lands him a singing job at an all male club. When the owner discovers their secret, he offers to help them. That kind gesture turns into the biggest mistake of their lives.

When Micah hears the angelic voice coming from the beautiful man, his world turns upside down. Micah realizes that the angel is his mate. Now that he’s found him he may never get to claim him.

Someone is trying to kill Jesse. At the same time, someone from Micah’s past comes back to claim Micah as their own. Is it coincidence or a set up? When the person trying to kill Jesse accidentally gets Micah instead, can Jesse find the culprit and the cure before it’s too late? And if Micah survives, will he be able to move past the betrayal of one of his own?
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2014, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: Abuse, Alpha Males, betrayal, Bonded, Captivity, dark, Depression, dubious consent, Family Drama, HEA, Homophobia, Humurous, Hurt/Comfort, Illness/injury, M/M, Maggie Walsh, paranormal, piercing, Rape (off page), Revenge, Series - The Angel Pack, Shifters, Siren-Bookstrand, tattoos, The Blogger Girls, Violence, Voyerism, Werewolves | Leave a comment

Book Review: Shift in Time by Mercy Celeste

Posted on August 12, 2014 by susan65coug Miss Behaving

Reviewed by Susan65

Title: Shift in Time
Author: Mercy Celeste
Series: Out of Time #1
Heroes: Morgan Monstros/Fane Llewellyn
Genre: MM Paranormal
Length: 210 Pages
Publisher: MJC Press
Release Date: July 22, 2014
Available at: MJC Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: True love’s first kiss will not break a curse.

Everyone knows that. Even a Normal like Morgan Monstros knows that.

But Fane Llewellyn isn’t everyone. He’s like no one Morgan has ever met.

Small, fragile and fierce, Fane doesn’t remember who he is or where he came from. He remembers pain and loneliness. Decades of pain and loneliness. And Morgan Monstros. He could never forget Gan. Gan was his from the day he came to the island. And Fane would fight to the death to keep Morgan safe. Even if he has to fight the whole world to do it.

Take one powerless witch, a sassy Siamese familiar, a panther shifter with amnesia, a meddling wolf clan, and a coven of witches hell bent on war, swirl all together and you get the perfect spell for all out mayhem…..oh yeah and there’s chocolate cake too.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2014, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: Abduction, Abuse, Age Gap, Ause, Comfort, Contemporary, Family Drama, Fanta, Feline Shifters, First-Time, Homophobia, Humorous, Hurt/, M/M, Magic-Users, Men with pets, Mercy Celeste, MJC Press, paranormal, Pcychic Ability, Public activity, Reunited, Revenge, Road Trp, Series - Out of Time, Shift in Time, Shifters, The Blogger Girls, Voyerismi, Werewolves, Witches, y | Leave a comment

Posts Tagged With: Homophobia

Book Review: You Can’t Go Home Again by Michael Murphy

Audio Review: A Package Deal by Mia Kerick

SJD Peterson Week Review: Conner’s Courage

Book Review: Upside Down by Andrew Grey

Audio Review: Burnished by Fire by Andrew Grey

Audio Review: Strengthened by Fire by Andrew Grey

Audio Review: Redemption by Fire by Andrew Grey

Book Review: Forbidden Mate by Toni Griffin

Book Review: Shift in Time by Mercy Celeste

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