Bad Influence by K.A. Mitchell (Bad In Baltimore #4) M/M Romance April 15, 2014 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Jordan Barrett disappeared the night that his parents found out he was gay, made him go to a conversion camp where he could have died from their methods and upon seeking help from the one person he thought he could trust, gets the door slammed in his face. Out of that supreme disappointment in people who claimed to care about him, rises Silver-a street smart young man who falls into Continue Reading
Review: Saugatuck Summer by Amelia C. Gormley
Saugatuck Summer by Amelia C. Gormley Romance Contemporary, Erotic, M/M, New Adult E book, 363 pages May 19, 2014 Riptide Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: When the shaking stopped We were left in dust and flames Buried our heads in shame How did we let it come to this? Topher Carlisle; young, gay, and fabulous (if he says so himself) has just scored a summer at his best friend’s parent’s home on Lake Michigan. A whole summer to work towards college without his Continue Reading
Review: Tough Love by Heidi Cullinan
Tough Love by Heidi Cullinan (Special Delivery #3) M/M Erotic Romance April 8, 2014 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Before moving forward with this review, I feel like I need to make a disclaimer of sorts because, I really love Heidi Cullinan’s work. I have not read all of her extensive backlist but what I have read I have always enjoyed and have often been strongly moved on an emotional level. I read and enjoyed the first two books in this series, so it was a no brainer to accept Tough Love 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
Joint Review: Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux
Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux (Cut & Run #8) Releases: March 17, 2014 M/M Romantic Suspense Riptide Publishing Reviewed by Mandi and Helyce Note: Ball & Chain releases on Monday but those that pre-ordered it from Riptide received the book last weekend. This post contains spoilers!! Blurb: Home from their unexpected deployment, the former members of Marine Force Recon team Sidewinder rejoin their loved ones and try to pick up the pieces of the lives they were forced to leave 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: A Better Man by Jaime Reese
A Better Man by Jaime Reese (The Men of Halfway House #1) Released: January 16, 2014 (second release) M/M Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi One of the main reasons I decided to read this book is because one of the hero's has been in prison for five years. This intrigued me and I wanted to know more. Unfortunately, once I read it, my intrigue stopped. Matthew Doner was in jail fora white-collared crime. Now he is out and wants to do something positive 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