The Allure of the Alpha Do you love alphas or hate them? Are they a turn on or trigger? Do big strong domineering, demonstrative men give you hives or make you hot? Either way, everyone has a visceral reaction to them. Since I lose my mind over sexy Scottish lairds, I’m firmly in the “loving alpha men” category. But the book ones, right? An alpha man in real life I’d probably have killed. There’s a bit of independence I’d have to give up that I doubt I could. But they’re really fun to Continue Reading
Review: Kairos by Mary Calmes
Kairos by Mary Calmes MM Romance December 15, 2017 Novella, 131 pages Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Joe Cohen has devoted the past two years of his life to one thing: the care and feeding of Kade Bosa. His partner in their PI business, roommate, and best friend, Kade is everything to Joe, even if their relationship falls short of what Joe desires most. But he won’t push. Kade has suffered a rough road, and Joe’s pretty sure he’s the only thing holding Kade Continue Reading
Review: Blue Days by Mary Calmes
Blue Days by Mary Calmes M/M Romance Novella (e-book); 98 pages November 5, 2014 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Helyce Dwyer Knolls works for a company that deals in large real estate deals. When we meet him, he’s quite positive that he’s going to be fired. Sitting in a large conference room, where executives from their parent company in Japan are firing employees left and right, Dwyer is just waiting for his turn. So he is completely shocked when he isn’t fired at all; is 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: Still by Mary Calmes
Still by Mary Calmes M/M Contemporary Romance May 15, 2013 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “ I was [...] the guy that when you read about him in a book, you hope he gets left alone, unloved, and wallowing in abject misery.” “Really? Abject?” Sivan and Walter Wainwright have been married for over seventeen years. One day, Sivan wakes up and realizes that he and Walter don't know each other anymore. He wants more from their marriage; right now they are nothing more than Continue Reading