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Book Review: Needing by Sarah Masters

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

1Title: Needing
Author: Sarah Masters
Series: Voices #1
Heroes: Oliver/Langham
Genre: M/M Contemporary/Paranormal
Length: 155 Pages
Publisher: Totally Bound
Release Date: October 11, 2013
Available at: Totally Bound, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, All Romance eBooks and Kobo
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Getting calls from the dead in the middle of the night isn’t Oliver’s idea of fun…

Oliver gets calls from the dead, imploring him to help them find their killers. He’s heard them since he was a child and now assists the police in their investigations. He works closely with Detective Langham—and has steadily fallen more in love with him every day of the six months he’s known him. But does Langham feel the same? Is Langham even gay?

When Oliver answers the call of a dead woman, he finds himself standing in a remote field, gazing down at her corpse. Someone else is out there with him, though, watching, waiting to cause him harm. After he’s run off the road, Oliver has no choice but to aid Langham in finding her killer—no choice because more people are killed and more people call out to him…he’s unable to ignore their pleas.

As the body count grows and the investigation becomes more complex, Oliver realises that Langham is indeed very gay—and out to make Oliver his.
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Honorary Blogger RJ Scott: RJ’s Author Mini-Tour + Giveaway!

Posted on July 22, 2014 by thebloggergirls

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RJ’s Author Mini-Tour

by RJ Scott

Welcome to my mini author tour, thank you to The Blogger Girls for having me… 😀

When I was at the UK meet I was told by readers on more than one occasion that they thought I just wrote paranormal, or I just wrote contemporary. Of that they knew about Texas, but had never heard of the Sanctuary series. So I came up wit this idea… highlight two very different books, or series, and add in some cool prizes and maybe readers might find something new from me.

The two books I have chosen are The Decisions We Make, and The Case Of The Cupid Curse (Book 1 in End Street, written with Amber Kell).

Amber Kell is my nemesis, sorry, that should have said friend. When we talked about writing together it was inevitable that the books we wrote would have humour laced through them as that is what our friendship is like. With a vampire called Bob, what else would you expect. The paranormal series currently consists of four books, with two more coming to complete the series. Sam is a human. Or at least he thinks he is. When he inherits a detective agency he resolves to only take on human cases, but when his first case involves the Fae he realises he may well be in the wrong part of town. When Bob shows up, all toppy and vampire-hot Sam doesn’t stand a chance. The world in these books is easy to follow, we deliberately kept the stories and characters clear and easy to follow, and made the romances burning!

On the other hand, you couldn’t get further away from paranormal than The Decisions We Make. This book was one of the first books I independently published and was originally penned as a Young Adult book. Then I realised it wasn’t just readers of young adult books that read Decisions and this book has quickly become one of my most popular books. The story of orphan Dnaiel, being thrust into the Walker family, and his journey to becoming the young man he knows he can be, is full of family references and hope. Jamie Walker is his best friend and becomes more when the two young men are leaving for college and realise that being together is worth every decision they need to make. With a supportive family, and a tragic back story, Daniel falls in love. A simple story of young love that overcomes all obstacles.

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About The Case Of The Cupid Curse

Tags: paranormal, fun, adventure, crime

Sam Enderson is a human detective who inherits a building from where his Uncle used to run a detective agency. He finds himself working for paranormal creatures despite his resolve to stick with humans only. To supplement his income as a new PI Sam rents out rooms in the large house.

Bob is a vampire and turns up on Sam’s doorstep to rent a room. Sparks fly and Sam is attracted to the vampire despite himself.

Sam is cursed by a witch, and has two cases landing on his desk. Werewolves, annoying ghosts and a grumpy gargoyle are enough to drive Sam mad. But somehow in amongst all of this he has to find a missing fae and a missing shifter child.

Available at: Totally Bound, Amazon, All Romance eBooks, Barnes & Noble and Kobo

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About The Decisions We Make

Tags: family, young love, young adult, heart-breaking, hate crime

The Decisions We MakeDaniel Keyes is an orphan, fostered by the Walker’s. The product of a lonely childhood, he is thrown into the chaos of the Walker family and into the life of his new foster brother Jamie.

This story is the journey of Daniel and Jamie finding their place in the world. Through Jamie being a victim of hate crime to coming out to family and friends, there are many decisions the boys have to make before they become men.

Available at: Love Lane Books, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, All Romance eBooks and Kobo

Don’t forget to check out JustJen’s review of The Decisions We Make to see what she thought of it!

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As part of this tour, RJ has offered up a couple of great prizes!

Simply comment below to be entered into the drawing to win one of two prizes, first drawn name wins a $10 Amazon/ARe voucher, and for second winner an ebook from my backlist, or a future book when it becomes available.

The giveaway ends July 24, 2014, 18:00 GMT (London). Each comment on this post and other posts in the tour will be entered into a grand draw to win $50 Amazon/ARe voucher with the winner drawn from all entrants on Saturday July 26th.

Good luck!

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Book Review: Ask the Oracle by J.J. Black

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

1Title: Ask the Oracle
Author: J.J. Black
Series: Revelations #1
Heroes: Grayson Muir/Andreo Demos
Genre: M/M Paranormal
Length: 218 Pages
Publisher: Totally Bound
Release Date: May 1, 2014
Available at: Totally Bound, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, All Romance eBooks and Kobo
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: This is book one in the Revelations series

When you absolutely have to know…

Grayson Muir is a know it all. No, seriously…he really does know it all. The strength of his abilities has him rumored to be the most powerful Oracle in the world. Gray couldn’t care less. All his life, Gray has played by his own rules. Whether through his own, private, clients or his work with the police, his only goal is to use his gift to help as many people and paras as he can. With abilities like Gray’s, he doesn’t have time for any distractions.

Unfortunately, that is exactly what he gets when Andreo Demos, a six hundred year old lust demon, pays him an unexpected visit. Dreo has been sent by the Demon Counsel with an appeal for assistance. The Lord of the Underworld has been murdered, the demon kingdom has been thrown into chaos, and Gray’s help is needed to identify the murderer.

Gray has his doubts. Demons don’t have the best reputations, after all. Still, despite his reservations, there is something about Dreo that calls to him. Whether it’s his dark good looks or the startling knowledge that Dreo believes they are destined mates, Gray can’t help but agree to offer his assistance.

Unfortunately, their road to happiness isn’t destined to be an easy one. Between court intrigue, their own unexpected mating, and a murderer still on the loose, they are definitely going to have their work cut out for them. What are the chances, they’ll get their happy ending? Ask the Oracle.
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Categories: 3.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

GRL Blog Tour: T.A. Chase – A Friendship that Will Last a Lifetime + Giveaway!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by thebloggergirls

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A Friendship that Will Last a Lifetime

by T.A. Chase

When I went to the very first GRL in New Orleans, I was going to meet people I’d become friends with online. Wonderful people who read and wrote the same kind of books that I did, so I wouldn’t feel out of place when I said I read gay romance.

Little did I know that I would meet someone who would become one of my closest friends and a perfect author who seems to be able to tie into my mind. We like to call it our hive mind.

Devon Rhodes has a terrible habit of losing her room key. (She won’t mind me telling you that…lol) We were on the same floor in New Orleans and she asked me to keep one of her extra keys. That way when she lost hers or left it in her room, she could come and find me to let her in.

I was more than happy to do that. We hung out together and discovered our minds seemed to work in the same way. (which should be scary to people…lol) So we were friends by the end of the first GRL.

Devon and I decided to room together at Albuquerque for the second GRL. Again, we discovered how well we fit. By the time she got to the hotel, I’d already put all my clothes away and my side of the room was neat and organized. She did the exact same thing when she arrived before we did anything else.

In Albuquerque, we hatched our International Men of Sports series, which has eight books in it so far and there will be more. Plus we’ve come up with other series we will be writing together as well.

It’s rare to find a person that one seems to have some kind of connection with. While we’re writing and chatting together, we’ll have moments where we’ll type in the exact same thing at the same time. We call that our hive mind. It can be weird, but awesome as well.

My experiences at GRL have always been so much fun and entertaining. I love meeting all the readers and authors who make up the genre, but what I’ll always remember about my first GRL is meeting Devon and making a friend for life.

T.A. Chase & Devon Rhodes

T.A. Chase & Devon Rhodes

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About A Grand Prix Romance

A Grand Prix Romance (International Men of Sports, #7)This is book seven in the International Men of Sports series.

Two men who share a passion for speed find out what can happen if they slow down enough for a Grand romance.

Paolo’s more than just a football player—he plays at life. But underneath the party boy image, he’s well aware that his career is stagnating and a big move might be needed. Before anything like that can be decided, though, he’s going to enjoy his annual trip to Monte Carlo for the Grand Prix.

The only thing Johann loves more than his Formula One racing is gambling in the glittering atmosphere of Monaco. This year, he finds that high stakes applies to more than just cards—his heart is going all in and if he bets it all and loses, it could cost him everything.

Available at: Totally Bound, Amazon, All Romance eBooks & Barnes and Noble

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About T.A. Chase

T.A. Chase: There is beauty in every kind of love, so why not live a life without boundaries? Experiencing everything the world offers fascinates TA and writing about the things that make each of us unique is how she shares those insights. When not writing, she’s watching movies, reading and living life to the fullest.

You can find out more about T.A. on her Website, Twitter or Facebook.

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T.A. has kindly offered up the chance to win an eBook copy of A Grand Prix Romance to one lucky winner!! To enter, just click the link below! Giveaway ends Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 11:59 pm.

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Please be aware that the only way to enter the giveaway is to click the Rafflecopter link above. Any comments on this post will not count towards entering the giveaway, except to verify your Rafflecopter entry.

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Book Review: Darkness at Endersley by S.A. Meade

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Heather C

Reviewed by Heather C

1Title:  Darkness at Endersley
Author: S.A. Meade
Series: The Endersley Papers #2
Heroes: Joshua Endersley/Daniel Wyndham
Genre: MM Historical Romance
Length: 208 pages
Publisher: Totally Bound
Release Date: July 11, 2014
Available at: Totally Bound and All Romance Ebooks
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Joshua thought he’d left his past behind, but there’s something in the darkness at Endersley.

Joshua Endersley is glad to leave a broken engagement and his sordid desires behind in London and claim his inheritance on the rolling downs of Wiltshire. What he doesn’t need is temptation in the form of artist, Daniel Wyndham, to remind him of all he wanted to forget.

Joshua finds Daniel impossible to resist and the two men embark on a passionate affair that draws them ever closer. Joshua believes that he can find happiness and live his life the way he wants to in the peace and seclusion of Endersley.

But nothing good can last forever. The very remoteness and solitude that Joshua loves about Endersley turns against him—the darkness at Endersley is deeper and more dangerous than he could have ever imagined.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of violence.
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Categories: 3.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, Heather C's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Vegas Hustle by Ethan Stone: Excerpt & Giveaway!

Posted on July 7, 2014 by thebloggergirls

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An Excerpt from Vegas Hustle

I stretched my arms out, bent my legs and dove into the cool, refreshing water. I was in Las Vegas, I was eighteen years old and I was alone for the first time ever.

Well, almost alone, my friend Dean Schweister was with me. “Dean will keep you out of trouble,” my father had said. Ha! Dean had fooled everyone into believing he was a sweet young man.

I emerged from the water in dramatic fashion, imagining the scene in The Little Mermaid when Ariel comes out of the ocean onto the rock, her red hair flowing around her. My hair wasn’t red or long, but I still felt like a prince.

“Such a show off,” Dean muttered and tried to hide a smile.

We’d known each other our entire lives because our fathers worked together often. Dean’s father was one of my dad’s many lawyers. Barry Schweister normally only handled my father’s business on the West Coast but Dad had taken him to Australia to handle a crisis. It had then fallen on me and Dean to iron out a deal in Vegas. There wasn’t much to it other than a little haggling and signing some papers. I would’ve had to be an absolute idiot to screw it up.

Since Dean was two years older than me, I’m sure Dad had an idea we would party, but I don’t think he had a clue exactly what we had planned. Dad didn’t have a problem with me being gay but I doubt he’d want to know I planned on losing my virginity.

I pulled myself out of the pool then sat on a lounge chair next to Dean.

“You excited about later?” he asked.

“Yeah, I can’t wait to check out Heroes Unlimited.” HU was a comic book shop right on the strip, one of the biggest stores in the United States.

He rolled his eyes. “You know that’s not what I’m talking about.”

“Yes, I’m looking forward to our other plans, too.” I smirked.

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About Vegas Hustle

22402725A business trip to Las Vegas becomes a life or death situation for a comic book fan.

Comic book geek Adam Brand is young, good-looking and wealthy. He’s also a virgin because he’s not skilled at picking up guys. While in Vegas with his friend Dean to finalize a real estate deal, he throws caution to the wind and hires a professional. Hustler Javier Campos is just Adam’s type and his first time is perfect.

Things go very wrong when Dean and Adam have a run-in with two corrupt cops and Dean ends up dead. Adam must go into hiding with Javier where they realise their attraction is more than just a business arrangement.

Available at: Totally Bound, Amazon, All Romance eBooks and Kobo

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About Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone has recently returned to Oregon and is working on re-growing his web feet. He has been obsessed with two things in his life: books and all things gay. After spending years trying to ignore the voices in his head, he finally decided to sit down and listen to them.

What he discovered was a perfect union of his two obsessions. Ethan used to have a day job that paid the bills. He wore a uniform to work and he looked damn sexy in it. Now he gets to wear sweatpants and watch movies all day.

You can find out more about Ethan and his books on his website.

Blog_Tour_GiveawayTotally Bound is giving away a boat load of prizes in celebration of their new imprint, What’s His Passion? To find out more about the giveaway and to enter for a chance to win some awesome prizes, just click the link below!

Click Here to Enter! 

Don’t forget to check out JustJen’s review of Vegas Hustle to see what she thought of it!

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Book Review: Vegas Hustle by Ethan Stone

Posted on July 7, 2014 by justjenbo

Reviewed by JustJen

22402725Title: Vegas Hustle
Author: Ethan Stone
Heroes: Adam Brand/Javier Campos
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 66 Pages
Publisher: Totally Bound
Release Date: July 4, 2014
Available at: Totally Bound, Amazon, All Romance eBooks and Kobo
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  A business trip to Las Vegas becomes a life or death situation for a comic book fan.

Comic book geek Adam Brand is young, good-looking and wealthy. He’s also a virgin because he’s not skilled at picking up guys. While in Vegas with his friend Dean to finalize a real estate deal, he throws caution to the wind and hires a professional. Hustler Javier Campos is just Adam’s type and his first time is perfect.

Things go very wrong when Dean and Adam have a run-in with two corrupt cops and Dean ends up dead. Adam must go into hiding with Javier where they realise their attraction is more than just a business arrangement.
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Categories: 3.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, JustJen's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Debut Author Review: Dark Side of the Sun by Belinda Burke

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

The Dark Side of the Sun (Eight Kingdoms #1)Title: Dark Side of the Sun
Author: Belinda Burke
Series: Eight Kingdoms #1
Heroes: Bran & Macsen
Genre: M/M Paranormal
Length: 53k words
Publisher: Totally Bound
Release Date: April 11, 2014
Available at: Totally Bound, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, All Romance eBooks and Kobo
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: An ancient pact was once broken by the theft of Summer’s Prince. Now, the Red King has found him. To live, to love, they seek the dark side of the sun…

A thousand years ago, Milesian invaders gained ownership of Ireland from Summer’s Queen through trickery. Since that day, the green isle’s native sidhe have been imprisoned in their hidden kingdom, bound by their ancient pact with the Milesians.

Now, the treaty has been violated. The Milesians have stolen Bran Fionnan, the son of Summer’s Queen. Trapped in the human world with no way of returning home, Bran is held under a death threat that forces him to work for his captors. He must forge weapons the Milesian huntresses can use to slay their new foe: the Red King. 

The Red King is Macsen Cadoc, a vampire—a hunter who cannot stand being hunted. He seeks vengeance for the Milesian attacks in spilled blood—Milesian blood, and the blood of the sidhe traitor who has forged their weapons. 

When the one he finds is a victim, not a traitor, everything changes. 

Bran Fionnan is the Milesian’s most valuable prize, but from the moment Macsen sees him, he wants him…and the Red King is not accustomed to being denied—by anyone. What begins with desire may end in extraordinary ways, but first there are questions that must be answered.

What is love? Can it help Bran overcome lost ties and a lifetime’s worth of anger? Can it help the Red King gain more than the satisfaction of his lusts?
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S.A. Meade Backlist Winner!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by thebloggergirls

Darkness at Endersley (The Endersley Papers, #2)

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S.A. Meade Week Review: Stolen Summer

Posted on June 27, 2014 by justjenbo

Reviewed by JustJen

1Title: Stolen Summer
Author: S.A. Meade
Heroes: Evan/Colin
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 210 Pages
Publisher: Totally Bound
Release Date: August 29, 2011
Available at:  Totally Bound, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, All Romance Ebooks
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  The horror of Evan and Colin’s stolen summer may be over but the nightmares remain. Can their love survive the fallout?

The last thing journalist Evan Harrison expects to hear, when he returns from covering the war in Afghanistan, is that his best friend, Colin Williams, is in love with him.

Colin, an Oxford Professor with a poet’s soul and a roving eye, turns out to be a temptation Evan can’t resist. What he discovers is that sex with Colin is hot, wild and relentless. The two of them embark on a passionate affair and Evan knows he’s going to spend his days with Colin – after one last assignment.

A western journalist in Pakistan is too tempting a target for local insurgents. Evan’s ‘Oh-shit’ sense fails dismally when he is taken hostage and spends four months refusing to let his captors grind him down by clinging to memories of the lover he left behind. Freedom from captivity, however, doesn’t bring freedom from terror. The legacy of Evan’s ordeal results in meltdowns and nightmares that threaten to destroy his life with Colin. He can’t even seek comfort in lovemaking because the pills intended to save his sanity kill his desire.

Evan seizes a chance to put his nightmares behind him by taking one final assignment, covering unrest in Jordan. Colin sees Evan’s decision as the end of a relationship he fought hard to save. If Evan makes it back to England in one piece, winning Colin back will be the toughest assignment he’s ever faced.
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