Perfect Imperfections by Cardeno C. Released: May 5, 2014 M/M Contemporary Romance Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Hollywood royalty Jeremy Jameson has lived a sheltered life with music as his sole focus and only friend. Before embarking on yet another international concert tour, he wanders into a bar in what he considers the middle of nowhere and meets a man who wins him over with his friendly smile and easy-going nature. Accountant slash bartender slash adventure-seeker Continue Reading
Review: Only Love by Garrett Leigh
Only Love by Garrett Leigh M/M Romance April 11, 2014 Dreamspinner Reviewed by Helyce Blurb from Goodreads: The diagnosis of a chronic stomach condition leaves thirty-two-year-old Sergeant Jed Cooper with little choice but to call time on his Army career. Then on the dusty streets of Kirkuk, an ambush gone tragically wrong decimates his team, and he returns to the US with a shattered leg and the memory of his best friend dying in his arms. Life in his sleepy hometown proves Continue Reading
Review: Spencer by JP Barnaby
Spencer by J.P. Barnaby (Survivor Stories #3) M/M Romance March 21, 2014 Dreamspinner Reviewed by Helyce I remember thinking at the end of the first book, Aaron, that the author left things so open-ended that a sequel must be planned so when I happened upon Spencer I had to read it. In the first book, the focus is on Aaron and the aftermath of the brutal attack on him and his friend Juliette, where they were kidnapped, tortured and raped and left for dead. Juliette dies, but Aaron Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Deeds by Rhys Ford
Dirty Deeds by Rhys Ford (Cole McGinniss #4) M/M Contemporary Romance Released: March 28, 2014 Dreamspinner Reviewed by Helyce NOTE: small spoilers from previous books. Goodreads blurb: Sheila Pinelli needed to be taken out. Former cop turned private investigator Cole McGinnis never considered committing murder. But six months ago, when Jae-Min’s blood filled his hands and death came knocking at his lover’s door, killing Sheila Pinelli became a definite possibility. While Sheila Continue Reading
Review: Floodgates by Mary Calmes
Floodgates by Mary Calmes Romance Suspense M/M E book, 234 pages March 3, 2014 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Tori Tracy Brandt has a wonderful job, fabulous friends, and a family who adores him. It’s his love life that leaves something to be desired. He and his lover broke up four months ago when Tracy found out he cheated. When Tracy is the victim of an assault, his ex-lover shows back up in his life, bringing along some baggage from his past that could get Tracy killed. Inspector Continue Reading
Review: Five Ways A Boy Can Break Your Heart by Cate Ashwood & Skylar M. Cates
Five Ways A Boy Can Break Your Heart by Cate Ashwood & Skylar M. Cates Romance Contemporary M/M E book, 116 pages Dreamspinner Press February 12, 2014 Reviewed by Tori Liam and Trey met at an exclusive private school. Liam, on a music scholarship, is considered a charity case and subjected to some bullying. His only friend is Trey who is the son of very famous, very rich parents. Their friendship is based on a love of music and soon Liam develops a romantic crush on Trey. Unable to Continue Reading
Review: Shaking The Sugar Tree by Nick Wilgus
Shaking The Sugar Tree by Noah Wilgus Romance Contemporary M/M Southern Fiction E book, 304 pages January 31, 2014 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Can’t we have one conversation that doesn’t involve my penis?” Wiley Cantrall is a gay single father, raising his disabled son, Noah, after his meth addicted mother abandoned him at birth. A failed writer who supports himself and his son with food stamps and by working as a supermarket cashier, Wiley struggles with his Continue Reading
Review: Better Than Chance by Lane Hayes
Better Than Chance by Lane Hayes (Better Than #2) Released: January 22, 2014 M/M Contemporary Dreampsinner Press Reviewed by Mandi Jay Reynolds can't help but have a crush on his very intense, serious boss Peter. When Jay gets assigned to Peter's team for a new project, it means lots of extra hours at work, and more time to stare at the man he lusts after. Peter doesn't act like he likes other men, so Jay just assumes he is straight. Peter is very business oriented and after correcting Continue Reading
Review: Going Up! by Amy Lane
Going Up! by Amy Lane M/M Contemporary Romance Novella (94 pages) Released: December 24, 2013 Dreamspinner Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Every dreary day, Zach Driscoll takes the elevator from the penthouse apartment of his father's building to his coldly charmed life where being a union lawyer instead of a corporate lawyer is an act of rebellion. Every day, that is, until the day the elevator breaks and Sean Mallory practically runs into his arms. Substitute teacher Sean Mallory is Continue Reading
Review: The Left Hand Path by Jeff Erno
The Left Hand Path by Jeff Erno Contemporary Romance/PNR/MM E book, 180 pages Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Tori William Austin has always wanted to be a nurse, though he’s no longer sure the gratification is worth the pain of losing a patient. For now, he’s a nursing student and works two jobs—barista and private nurse. Will meets Blaine Coventry at the coffee shop, and when the altruistic young attorney offers him a job caring for his Uncle Elliot, Will accepts. Will finds that Continue Reading