Posts Tagged With: war

Book Review: A Royal Affair by John Wiltshire

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Heather C

Reviewed by Heather C

Title: A Royal Affair
Author: John Wiltshire
Heroes: Nikolai and Aleksey
Genre: MM Historical Romance
Length: 103,965 words
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: September 8, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Doctor Nikolai Hartmann represents himself as a learned man of science who believes wholly in the rational and scientific above all else. In reality, he is a man haunted by an unusual past and running from his own nature. While the Reformation transforms much of Europe, it has yet to touch Hesse-Davia; this is a land mired in superstition with cruel punishments for crimes such as witchcraft and sodomy.

While traveling to the dying king’s bedside to offer his medical expertise, Nikolai is set upon by a bandit. Reaching the king’s ancient stronghold, he discovers his mysterious brigand is the beautiful, arrogant Prince Aleksey. Aleksey is everything Nikolai is not: unguarded, passionate and willful. Despite their differences, Nikolai feels an irresistible desire for the young royal that keeps him in Aleksey’s thrall.

But Hesse-Davia is a dangerous world for a newly crowned king who wants to reform his country—and for the man who loves him.
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Categories: 5 Star Ratings, Book Review, Heather C's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: A Royal Affair, Doctor, Dreamspinner Press, First-Time, Friends to Lovers, GFY, John Wiltshire, M/M Historical Romance, Nobility/Royalty, The Blogger Girls, war | Leave a comment

Book Review: On Wings of Song by Anne Barwell

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Heather C

Reviewed by Heather C

Title: On Wings of Song
Author: Anne Barwell
Heroes: Jochen Weber/Aiden Foster
Genre: MM Historical Romance
Length: 110 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 24, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press and Amazon
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Blurb: Six years after meeting British soldier Aiden Foster during the Christmas Truce of 1914, Jochen Weber still finds himself thinking about Aiden, their shared conversation about literature, and Aiden’s beautiful singing voice. A visit to London gives Jochen the opportunity to search for Aiden, but he’s shocked at what he finds.

The uniform button Jochen gave him is the only thing Aiden has left of the past he’s lost. The war and its aftermath ripped everything away from him, including his family and his music. When Jochen reappears in his life, Aiden enjoys their growing friendship but knows he has nothing to offer. Not anymore.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, Heather C's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: Anne Barwell, disability, Dreamspinner Press, Friends to Lovers, HFN, Holiday - Christmas, Hurt-Comfort, M/M Historical Romance, military, Military/PTSD, no sex, Novella, On Wings of Song, PTSD, singer, sweet, tear jerker, The Blogger Girls, war, WWII | 1 Comment

Book Review: The Bells of Times Square by Amy Lane

Posted on December 21, 2014 by susan65coug Miss Behaving

Reviewed by Susan65

Title: The Bells of Times Square
Author: Amy Lane
Heroes: Nate Meyer
Genre: MM Historical
Length: 236 Pages
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Release Date: December 15, 2014
Available at: Riptide Publishing, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
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Blurb: Every New Year’s Eve since 1946, Nate Meyer has ventured alone to Times Square to listen for the ghostly church bells he and his long-lost wartime lover vowed to hear together. This year, however, his grandson Blaine is pushing Nate through the Manhattan streets, revealing his secrets to his silent, stroke-stricken grandfather.

When Blaine introduces his boyfriend to his beloved grandfather, he has no idea that Nate holds a similar secret. As they endure the chilly death of the old year, Nate is drawn back in memory to a much earlier time . . . and to Walter.

Long before, in a peace carefully crafted in the heart of wartime tumult, Nate and Walter forged a loving home in the midst of violence and chaos. But nothing in war is permanent, and now all Nate has is memories of a man his family never knew existed. And a hope that he’ll finally hear the church bells that will unite everybody—including the lovers who hid the best and most sacred parts of their hearts.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2014, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: Amy Lane, Bi-Sexual, Closeted, First-Time, Grief, Historical, Hurt/Injury, Non-Traditional Happy Ending, Past Abuse, PTSD, Riptide Publishing, soldiers, The Bells of Times Square, The Blogger Girls, war | Leave a comment

Early Review: Alliance by Annabelle Jacobs

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Alliance
Author: Annabelle Jacobs
Series: Torsere #3
Heroes: Ryneq/Nykin
Genre: M/M Fantasy
Length: 284 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: November 17, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press and Amazon
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Blurb: King Ryneq and his dragon rider consort, Nykin, return to Torsere to defend the kingdom against the lowland armies already camped along Torsere’s borders. Seran wants the dragons, and with a new witch in his ranks, war is inevitable.

With the elves of Hervath now helping them, Ryneq has a chance at holding Seran at bay. But the witch is using old dark magic, and as Nykin and the dragon riders battle her deadly attack, unexpected betrayal forces Ryneq to make a difficult decision.

Faced with the prospect of losing his kingdom, Ryneq gambles on a plan that could ultimately save Torsere, if they can stay alive long enough to see it through. With Ryneq standing against Seran and his witch, time is of the essence, and Nykin must make a sacrifice to end the war. Only then will Ryneq and Nykin be able to start a life together.
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Categories: 4.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2014 | Tags: against all odds, Alliance, Annabelle Jacobs, betrayal, captured, death, dragons, Dreamspinner Press, elves, existing relationships, fantasy, favorites, injury/recovery, M/M, magic, royalty, series, Series - Torsere, The Blogger Girls, war, warriors | Leave a comment

Book Review: A Taste of Copper by Elin Gregory

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Heather C

Reviewed by Heather C

Title: A Taste of Copper
Author: Elin Gregory
Hero: Olivier
Genre: MM Historical Romance
Length: 71 Pages
Publisher: Love Lane Books
Release Date: September 26, 2014
Available at: Love Lane Books and Amazon
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Blurb: Your master has the field for today, but his name, whatever it might be, is without honour.

Olivier the squire worships the Black Knight and takes a fierce joy in his prowess as he defends a bridge against all comers. Olivier only wishes that his master loved him as much in return instead of treating him as a servant and occasional plaything.

Then word comes that the King desires to cross the bridge. With an army approaching, a bright eyed archer enticing him to desert and the first cracks beginning to show in the Black Knight’s gruff demeanour, Olivier is left wondering if his honour is worth more than a chance for happiness.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, Heather C's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: A Taste of Copper, competition, Elin Gregory, HEA, Historical, Knights, Love Lane Books, Love Triangle, M/M, The Blogger Girls, war | 1 Comment

Book Review: Wicklow’s Odyssey by R. Cooper

Posted on September 3, 2014 by thebloggergirls

Guest Reviewed by MsMiz(Tina)

Title: Wicklow’s Odyssey
Author: R. Cooper
Heroes: Wicklow Doyle/Alexander Rhoades
Genre: MM Historical
Length: 350 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: July 7, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
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Blurb: Union soldier Wicklow Doyle is infiltrating enemy lines to set up new radio communications technology in Confederate-held Charleston when his location is betrayed. After sacrificing himself to get his team to safety, he’s on the lam, friendless in a hostile town. Determining who betrayed him without discovery by Confederate soldiers is dangerous, but Wicklow grew up in the slums of New York and knows how to handle himself. He isn’t expecting anyone on his team to return to help him, much less Alexander Rhoades.

An effete dandy of great intelligence and conviction, Alexander Rhoades speaks through stories instead of giving orders, and he has earned the confidence of the rich and powerful. While Wicklow has come not to trust men with those traits, Rhoades has never once let him down. He looks at Wicklow in ways that make him burn beneath his skin and tells him stories of love and bravery Wicklow yearns to understand. Wicklow has absolute faith Rhoades’s brilliant mind will uncover the traitor in their midst and find them a way out of the city. But when Rhoades tells him he’s not alone, Wicklow isn’t sure he can believe him. For the first time in his life, though, he wants to.
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Categories: 3.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: death, Dreamspinner Press, Guest Reviewer - MsMiz (Tina), Historical, M/M, military, R. Cooper, romance, Slaves, spy, Steampunk, The Blogger Girls, Traitor, war, Wicklow's Odyssey | Leave a comment

Book Review: Anamchara by Lee Comyn

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Anamchara
Author: Lee Comyn
Series: 2014 Daily Dose – Mended
Heroes: Diathi/Jamie
Genre: M/M Historical Fantasy
Length: 43 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: June 1, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon, All Romance eBooks
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Blurb: As the Second World War sweeps across Europe, tens of thousands of Allied soldiers are trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk. The fear of so many triggers old magics and summons selkies, the seal people. When England sends boats to rescue the trapped men, the selkies guard them. In the midst of this chaos, Daithi, a selkie, is drawn by the magic directly to one redheaded Scot. He would love nothing more than to kidnap the human who stole his heart with a look and carry him off to the sea, but is that fair to him? Still, with the Luftwaffe attacking constantly and rescue attempts slowing, it may be their only chance to survive.
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Categories: 3.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2014 | Tags: 2014 Daily Dose - Mended, Anamchara, Dreamspinner Press, European, fantasy, Ginger-lovin, Historial, injury/recovery, insta love, Lee Comyn, M/M, magic, mates, military, Mythology, selkie, The Blogger Girls, war, warriors | Leave a comment

Book Review: Noble’s Savior by Jerry Sacher

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Heather C

Reviewed by Heather C

Title: Noble’s Savior
Author: Jerry Sacher
Heroes: Benjamin & Sergei
Genre: M/M Historical Romance
Length: 71,020 words
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: March 28, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon, All Romance eBooks & Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: To purge Benjamin of his desire to join the Army, his father, a senior British diplomat, entrusts him with a mission to Tsar Nicholas II’s headquarters. On the way to Russia, Benjamin encounters Sergei Breselov, an officer in the Imperial Army, lying wounded in a field hospital. He persuades the authorities to let him escort Sergei to Petrograd, but their trip is halted when their train is attacked by deserting soldiers. Sergei and Benjamin must band together to survive and make their own way to the capitol.

The handsome Sergei Breselov stirs something in Benjamin, and to his surprise, his feelings are returned. Despite the forbidden nature of their association, their bond tightens as Sergei heals, and they are again thrust into the thick of war as the revolution rages around them, threatening to topple the Russian court forever. Continue reading →

Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Book Review, Heather C's Reviews, LGBT, Published in 2014 | Tags: Amnesia, Dreamspinner Press, HEA, historical romance, Jerry Sacher, M/M Historical Romance, military, Noble's Savior, separated lovers, soldiers, The Blogger Girls, war, WWI | Leave a comment

Posts Tagged With: war

Book Review: A Royal Affair by John Wiltshire

Book Review: On Wings of Song by Anne Barwell

Book Review: The Bells of Times Square by Amy Lane

Early Review: Alliance by Annabelle Jacobs

Book Review: A Taste of Copper by Elin Gregory

Book Review: Wicklow’s Odyssey by R. Cooper

Book Review: Anamchara by Lee Comyn

Book Review: Noble’s Savior by Jerry Sacher

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