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Poker Night: Full House by Carol Lynne Now Available at Total-e-Bound

The 5th and final book in the Poker Night series by Carol Lynne is finally here so grab your copy today and find out if Marco and Kent take the game from the table to the bedroom.


Book five in the Poker Night Series

Life hasn't been easy for Marco De Le Santo. He's spent the last eight years raising his young brothers and sister. At the age of twenty-four, Marco finally has the chance to explore his feelings for Kent Baker, his boss. He knows Kent thinks he's a playboy, but Marco's finally ready to tell his friend the truth about his secret life. What would Kent say if he knew Marco came with three kids under the age of eighteen?

Kent Baker has watched Marco since the day he stepped into his office. As owner of a construction company, Kent has seen his share of good-looking men, but none of them hold a candle to Marco. Kent has waited years for Marco to grow up and realise there's more to life than partying and random men, but with each year passing year, he becomes bitter.

When Marco finally opens up to Kent, will his boss be angry at the deception or can they build a future that includes Marco's, already, Full House?

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Solitary Knights of Pelham Bay: Finding Chandler Free Read From Claire Thompson Reviewed by Theresa

Claire Thompson’s Christmas gift to her readers is an very romantic short story about finding that one lost love from your past and seeing if maybe just maybe there is a future.

Eric has just been challenge.d to find that one man from his past, the only problem is that Eric didn’t leave that one relationship in the healthiest of terms, winning back Chandler isn’t going to be as easy as he had hoped. Chandler is older and not just a little bitter at the way Eric left him. Will Eric find his way past the wall that Chandler has erected save his heart? Download your copy and find out it free!

This is a very well thought out story, just long enough to answer all the questions, give you the Happily Ever After and just short enough to be a great midnight snack! And in case I didn’t mention it IT’S FREE FREE FREE!!!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Theresa

Book Description:

The Solitary Knights is a club for the romantically disinclined—until they start musing on love lost. So begins the tales of the Solitary Knights. What will they find on their adventures into the past? Stop by Pelham Bay Pub to hear their stories. Book 1: The man Eric discovers isn’t the boy he left behind so long ago… Will finding Chandler mean finding love at last?

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Ice Cream On The Side by Wren Boudreau Reviewed by Theresa

Ice Cream on the Side by Wren Boudreau is available for purchase at Loose Id.

I have never read anything by this author before and I can tell you that I will be on the lookout for more from him/her in the future. I absolutely loved this book. I could not put it down, finally crawling into bed at 8 am, tired but not sorry I’d stayed up to finish it.

The characters and storyline were well thought out. I found it extremely easy to identify with both men in this story. Everything was very believable—not farfetched as I sometimes find in stalking type stories. I have to be honest; I hadn’t read all of the blurb when I chose to review this book, so the murders were an absolute surprise to me. The suspense was enough to keep me involved and reading to find out “who done it.” And let me tell you, just when I thought I had it all figured out, Wren threw a monkey wrench into that train of thought and kept me guessing right up until the end.

This will definitely be a book I won’t soon forget, and I happily recommend it as must read to add to your Christmas Wish List.

Theresa

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Dylan Forest is really pretty happy. He's a successful architect, lives in a great little town, and has good friends. More than ten years ago, Dylan’s first boyfriend betrayed him. Since then he’s learned to appreciate men briefly and intensely, with no lingering complications. But Dylan finds himself wanting something more with Michael Gilmore, the new art teacher in town.

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Michael moved to Raven Pass to get away after a bad break-up. He just wants to teach and he's got an exhibit of his own work coming up. He doesn't expect to find himself attracted to anyone just yet. He has to give up his fear so he can explore a possible relationship with Dylan.

The guys manage to get past their insecurities and into bed, where they find out just how compatible they are. Before their romance gains momentum; however, life gets complicated. An old dead body and a new murder are both connected to Dylan’s love life, and if the guys can't stop it Michael will be next.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, male/male sexual practices.

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GayLife.Com by Neil Plakcy Reviewed by Theresa

GayLife.com by Neil Plakcy will not be on my top 10 list this year. I bought this story solely on the blurb alone and I really found that to be misleading. Although Brian’s boss may want more from him, it isn’t the topic of the story. The entire story is about Brian. Brian wants happily ever after and he wants it with his boss and friend, Nick. But Nick is currently in a relationship, so Brian figures one out of two is better than nothing and sets out on a series of relationships in hopes of finding “The One.” At the same time, he tries to make himself indispensable to Nick. Nick is in out of the story as he moves around trying to gather money for the dot com company, eventually taking the company public.

We definitely see Brian doing some much needed growing up in this story, but I got this story because I thought I was going to read a romance between Brian and Nick. In my opinion, we got everything but. A true relationship between Nick and Brian doesn’t even come into play until very late in the story and then the story is over. I wanted more and I’m sorry to say, I felt cheated, But then, maybe that is just the romantic in me.

The story had potential and I won't let this discourage me from checking out more Neil Plakcy in the future. I'm hopeful I will find "the one" too.

Theresa

Book Description:

Living in the awesome gay candy store called South Beach, Brian Cohen laments his inability to score a great job or a sexy boyfriend--until he lands at the website GayLife.com, where his hunky boss may want more from him than just his management skills.

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Four Grooms and Queen by John Simpson

For those of you who loved Murder Most Gay and Task Force by John Simpson as much as I did, you will enjoy this short sweet Christmas romance catching up with the two heroes and there men. This story will wrap it all up nice and tight with a pretty bow on top it was short sweet, hot and very romantic. So grab your copy today at Dreamspinner Press. I did and I loved it!

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Leftovers by Treva Harte Reviewed by Theresa

Leftovers by Treva Harte is available for purchase at Loose Id.

Leftovers have never tasted so good. I’m an absolute sucker for a holiday romance, I just can’t seem to help myself. So when I read the blurb for Leftovers I had to have it...and YUM!

Leftovers is a very emotional love story of on again off again lovers Paul and Emerson, and Paul’s determination to turn it on and leave it on. For a short story, Treva packs the emotion in. Emerson has a secret that he is afraid to tell either Paul or their best friend Liz, and it has been the deciding factor in his reasons for not following Paul on his quest for fame and fortune.

It is evident from the beginning that Paul is in love with Emerson—has been since college—and he can’t understand why Emerson hasn’t been by his side. He was never given a reason and that has made it all the worse. When Emerson comes clean, Paul finally has a course of action with the end result having Emerson by his side forever—hopefully. The getting there won’t be as easy as he hopes but it is well worth your time to find out if they make it.

Theresa

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Thanksgiving means family, and in their case friends--old friends and the best of them. Emerson was looking forward to sharing his new home, his culinary skills, his settledness, with his on-again-off-again lover Paul and their old college buddy Liz. Everyone always knew that Paul and Emerson were meant for each other. But years down the road, Paul's on the road, chasing fame and fortune. And Emerson, for reasons all his own, refuses to follow him.

This year, though, Paul's determined to change all that. To convince Emerson through charm, logic, and incredible sex they were meant for each other. What neither of them counted on was what would change after that.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, male/male sexual practices.
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Touch by Diana DeRicci Reviewed by Kathy K.

Touch by Diana DeRicci is available for purchase at Loose Id.

Diana DeRicci’s Touch is a good story with some interesting, and rather surprising, twists. But while, overall, I liked the story I couldn’t help feel that there was something missing.

The relationship between Derek and Deena promised to be exciting and quite sexy, but I just couldn’t really make the leap to believing what they were feeling. I connected with Derek more than I did Deena; I think it’s because I really liked that he was head-over-heels attracted to her.

The sex scenes were a little over the top, at least to my way of thinking. Even though Ms. DeRicci gave us a reason for Deena’s rather easy acceptance, I didn’t really feel it... almost too, mechanical, for want of a better word.

What did surprise me was that the m/f/f and even the f/f scenes actually worked for me, at least they seemed to flow more easily. But throughout the story, regardless of the titillating sex play, I never really felt a strong emotional connection, and I felt the lack.

It could just be that Deena didn’t strike me as someone that I could really care about, or it could be that there were too many little details that added clutter rather than clarity. Whatever the reason, I liked Diana DeRicci’s Touch but it didn’t rock my world.

Kathy K.

Book Description:

Deena is turning twenty-nine and her friend has given her the best gift: a free pass to Touch, a decadent luxury playground that caters to the rich and famous. She’s worked endlessly to get her business off the ground, and this break to play is exactly what she needed. The treatments aren’t half bad either.

Derek, the owner and controlling mastermind behind Touch, has ulterior motives for getting Deena to Touch. Several months before, he’d discovered the knock-out blonde at a mutual friend’s wedding. Knowing she was dating, he tried to put her out of his mind, yet when her boyfriend leaves in a butcher’s rendition of chopped hearts, Derek lays out the ammunition to win her for himself.

All he needs is his secret weapon: Touch.

Publisher’s Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Ménage (m/f/f, m/f/f/m with f/f sexual interaction), voyeurism.

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Family Unit by Z.A. Maxfield Reviewed by Theresa

If you want a book that will keep you totally involved, I suggest, Family Unit by Z.A. Maxfield. It is by far my favorite of hers. I don’t think I have laughed quite so hard over a story in quite some time. The preparation of Thanksgiving dinner had me laughing so much I literally fell out of bed. This one will definitely be in my top ten favorite books of 2009. If you never believed the old say opposites attract after reading this story there will be no doubt.

Richard is a liberal forty-five-year-old grandfather, raising his eight-year-old grandson and Logan is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel. These two should have nothing in common but when they meet, fireworks fly. The differences in these two are many but the immediate attraction and growing love is felt through out the book. When tragedy strikes, Richard will find himself relying on those very things he morally opposes in Logan. Logan finds he needs to be a hero to the man he has grown to love and the child who has found his way into his heart. Will these three become a family unit or will outside influences conspire to tear them apart.

I loved this story of mature men trying to make a go of it and toss in the temperamental but loveable eight year old. I was hooked from beginning to end—putting this book down was not an option. I suggest a box of Kleenex because when I wasn’t crying over sad parts I was laughing so hard I was crying over the funny parts.

Theresa

You can purchase your copy of Family Unit by Z.A. Maxfield at Loose Id.

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Genre: LGBT Erotic Contemporary
Length: Novel Plus

A retired marine, Logan is methodical and conservative. Richard is a liberal pacifist who is pathologically afraid of guns. Yet the minute Logan sets eyes on Richard, his heart turns over like an old car engine and it isn't long before his motor is revved and Richard is in the driver's seat—even if it seems like each man is driving a different car.

Richard Hunter is parenting his grandson, and the kid—Nick—has had it rough. Richard vows nothing will stop him from creating a loving and stable home. Not even a tempting, red-hot relationship with a very attractive man. However, when Richard looks into Logan’s blue eyes it’s tough to stay focused.

It’s never easy to become a family, what with a temperamental eight-year-old, disapproving outsiders, and outright extortion attempts. But when push comes to shove, both Logan and Richard are committed family men who want to make a loving home for a little boy who needs them.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, male/male sexual practices.

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Dangerous Ground 2: Old Poison by Josh Lanyon Reviewed by Kathy K.

Dangerous Ground 2: Old Poison by Josh Lanyon is available at Loose Id.

Book review: I was so happy to see that Taylor and Will were back for another adventure. Josh Lanyon is one of my favorite authors; his storytelling, his characters and the situations in which they find themselves are all gripping, intriguing and downright suspenseful. Putting down any of his books is very difficult and in Old Poison, Mr. Lanyon has done it again. I sped through this second installment in his Dangerous Grounds series and, in many ways, I found it even more tension-filled than the first book.

I also breathed a sigh of relief as Will and Taylor seem to be making a real go of their relationship. The two of them are both incredibly attractive, even just taking into account their personalities. They are also very complementary men; Will’s ability to think before acting often keeps Taylor from getting in over his head. But by the same token, Taylor’s impulsiveness will spur Will on to action rather than over thinking things.

It’s only been a month or so since their adventures in Dangerous Grounds took place, and now they’re facing an entirely new danger.

The tension is finely honed and carries us along as both Will and Taylor are facing personal challenges as well as relationship issues. One of the things that I like most about Josh Lanyon’s storytelling is that his characters are not supermen; they’re real people who fight, get hurt and suffer. They’re also people that we can admire and get involved with.

If you haven’t read either of Josh Lanyon’s Dangerous Ground books, what are you waiting for? Action, adventure, steamy sex and sizzling romance... what’s not to like?

Kathy K.

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Teaser: Someone from DSS Special Agent Taylor MacAllister’s past -- the past he doesn’t discuss with his partner and now-lover Will Brandt -- wants him scared. Dead scared. Or maybe just dead. Will fears the past will end a future romance. Or any future at all.

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Previous Book: Dangerous Ground

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Genre: LGBT Romantic Suspense

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Length: Novella

Special Agents for the Department of Diplomatic Security, Taylor MacAllister and Will Brandt have been partners and best friends for three years, but everything changed during a weeklong camping trip. Now Taylor and Will are trying to see if true love is in the cards or if it's just sex. Really, really good sex, granted!

But when Taylor receives a cobra bottled in rice wine for the birthday he nearly didn't live to see, Will fears that something in Taylor's past—something Taylor won't talk about—is going to put an end to their chance of a future romance. Or any future at all.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, male/male sexual practices, violence.

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Into the Heart 3: Into The Wild by Caitlyn Willows Reviewed by Kathy K.

Into the Heart 3: Into the Wild by Caitlyn Willows is available at Loose Id

Book review: I absolutely love Caitlyn Willows’ Into the Wild. The combination of characters ~ jaguar shifter, calico cat and human ~ was intriguing. What happened to them was unsettling, but as a reader it was astounding and thrilling... oh and did I mention sexy? Rowr!

Cristian, Lupe and Jeremy had been close before the accident, but afterwards what they shared took on a whole new dimension; the connection between the three of them became singular and downright fascinating.

The world in Caitlyn Willows’ Into the Heart series is similar in some ways to others in the genre, but it has a really strong identity all its own. Into the Wild is the third book in the series, yet I found it worked very well as a standalone story. Even so, now that I’ve read this book, I’m very much looking forward to going back to the first two in the series. I had no trouble at all understanding how events in the previous books related to Into the Wild; Ms. Willows did an excellent job incorporating past events into this story.

The story was erotic, yet a tender and loving romance; the characters, while of the paranormal variety, still managed to come across as real, genuine and, for the most part, very likable people. I’m really looking forward to spending time with Caitlyn Willows’ first two books in the series ~ Into the Lair and Into the Night. I’m also wondering if we’re to be treated to other adventures from her Into the Heart series... I certainly hope so!

Kathy K.

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Teaser: A lab accident makes a shifter of a calico cat and bonds three friends as lovers. Lupe's overjoyed by her new human form. Jaguar-shifter Jeremy's thrilled and terrified over the new development. Cristian's blessed, but will enemies make this gift a curse?

Book Description:

Series: Into the Heart

Previous Books: Into the Lair and Into the Night
Genre: Paranormal Shape-shifter Ménage
Length: Novel

They’ve bonded as friends, working side by side over the last six months — jaguar shifter, human, and calico cat. Now a freak lab accident bonds Cristían, Jeremy, and Lupe as lovers.

New cat-shifter Lupe knows wishes can come true. Hers made her human and gave her the men she loves. She will defeat anyone who dares threaten her new status and her men.

Jaguar-shifter Jeremy thrills to yet fears his new role, but his relationship with Lupe and Cristían is more than he ever dreamed he could have. But the people trying to kill them, and the mysteries of why, taint it all. Much is unknown, but one thing is not…no one will separate them. No one.

As for Cristían… He’s been blessed with love where he never expected to find it. Now a force from beyond tells him he created a monster only he can destroy. How can he do so knowing it could cost him the two people he loves the most?

The bonds of love and loyalty will lead them to the edge of fear and out into the wild.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, ménage (m/f/m).

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Now Available at Extasy Books Unwinding Path by Jambrea Jo Jones

Matt found his mate in Salvador, but a war between two paths complicate things. When the two find themselves on Silar, they must stop the world from unwinding into chaos. Will their love be enough or will Salvador's father separate them for good?

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Available Today at Liquid Silver Magnus by Jambrea Jo Jones

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Marine Colonel Joe “Magnus” Rivers’ job is his reason for being. Protecting the United States of America from all threats is his sole purpose in life. That life is turned upside down when a woman is assigned to his team of elite Marines and his attraction to her threatens his career.

NCIS Special Agent Emily Patterson’s orders: infiltrate Colonel Rivers’ team and find the culprits behind a slate of kidnappings connected to a sex slave ring. Her mission parameters didn’t include an attraction for Colonel Rivers but nothing in Emily’s career could have prepared her for Magnus. Her job becomes more difficult as she gets to know the man behind the uniform and Emily finds herself wanting to prove herself to him, potentially exposing her identity before she clears Mag.

Mag and Emily struggle against their growing feelings for one another, both knowing the consequences of giving in to lust. Mag is Emily’s team leader and fraternizing is against the rules. Emily is investigating Mag and his team; getting involved with him could ruin her investigation and her career.

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Available Today Night is Darkest by Jayne Rylon

Description

Some secrets refuse to stay hidden.

Lacey Daughtry’s perfect weekend is interrupted by tragic news of her brother’s murder in the line of duty. Plagued by a rash of mysterious phone calls, she turns to her brother’s best friends and fellow officers for protection…and comfort.

Spending time in close contact with Mason and Tyler, the two men she’s dreamed of since her first girlhood crush, seems like the answer to a prayer. Especially when they begin to explore the desire she’s harbored for so long.

But the partners are holding out on Lacey. Determined to suppress the most extreme facets of their lust, they agree to settle for sharing the woman they crave while concealing their desire for each other. Until Lacey cracks their resolve, unleashing a torrent of emotions that threatens to distract them when they can least afford it.

Their blossoming relationship is complicated by secrets. And the only way to evade the killer threatening their lives is to bare their souls in the darkest hours of the night. Or everything will come crashing down, just before the dawn.

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After reading this book you’ll never look at a pair of hot cops, a cemetery or a can of Spaghetti-O’s the same way again.

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My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys by Lynn Lorenz Reviewed by Theresa

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys by Lynn Lorenz is available for purchase at Amber Allure.

Cowboys and Indians, oh my—fantasy and reality play a big roll in this story as Charles works things to make his childhood fantasy come to life, even if for just a night. Mix in a little humor, a lot of hot sex, and maybe—just maybe—this Desperado will capture the handsome Indian Prince in disguise as a sexy Princess.

A night of sensual pleasure that that both secretly hopes leads to forever.

A man in makeup isn’t exactly my thing but the blurb grabbed my attention and one of my favorite scenes turned out to be in the beginning where Simon is putting on his makeup for the party. It was very easy to put myself in the room with Simon and I have to admit to blushing just a bit because it even turned me on—lol.

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys was a quick and enjoyable read.

Theresa

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Simon has to dress in drag for a party and doesn’t have a clue what to wear. When the man in the costume shop helps him select an Indian princess dress, complete with braids, Simon’s unaware that he isn’t a salesman, but another guest looking for a costume, too.

Charles has decided to fulfill a childhood dream and be a cowboy, if only for a night. One look at the handsome Asian man searching through the racks of evening gowns gives Charles an idea, and working quickly, he puts his plan in motion. Now, he’s got an Indian maiden to join him in his fantasy.

But can a desperado capture the princess’s heart? In this classic childhood battle, who will win?

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Firsts by Rosalie Stanton Reviewed by Kathy K.

Firsts by Rosalie Stanton is available for purchase at Loose Id.

The teaser sounded really good; I’ve always loved the friends-to-lovers theme and I’m always interested in trying out a new, or at least new-to-me, author. What’s not to like?

At first I would have said Savannah; in the beginning of the story I really wasn’t sure that this was going to be a story that I’d be able to get through never mind one that I’d like. But all that changed once I began to get caught up in the back-story of Savannah and Thorn’s friendship, the changes in their relationship over the years and their growth as people. This wasn’t going to just be another woman wanting to get rid of her virginity story; this one had heart and a lot of it.

It’s also about growing up, individually and as friends, and falling in love. I really liked Savannah’s best girl friend Allison; she was the voice of reason for her rather impetuous and hard-headed friend. Thorn, well he was just killer ~ sexy and madly in love with his best friend, but he was also quite wise and willing to take the risk of opening Savannah’s eyes to the truth of their relationship.

What follows is a rather stunning story that turned all my expectations completely on their head. An emotionally rich story that also contains laughter, tears and, overall, a story that enchants.

Will I be looking for more books by Rosalie Stanton? You betcha!

Kathy K.

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Teaser:

Savannah and Thorn have been best friends since kindergarten; they’ve been through the best and worst of times, which makes it obvious to Savannah that Thorn ought to take her virginity. What happens when he wants all her firsts?

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Genre: Erotic Contemporary
Length: Novella

Savannah is looking at entering college as a virgin. After getting her heart shattered by one of the high school’s notorious playboys, she turns to her best friend, Thorn, and implores him to help her solve the tiny problem of her virginity.

What she doesn’t know is Thorn has been in love with her since the second he laid eyes on her, and asking him to touch what he can’t have is nothing less than torture. After succumbing to her advances, Thorn makes it his mission to convey everything he hasn’t been able to put into words into touch, hoping Savannah will feel in his hands and mouth what she has never seen in his eyes.

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I Spy Something Wicked by Josh Lanyon Reviewed by Kathy K.

I Spy Something Wicked by Josh Lanyon is available for purchase at Loose Id.

This is not the first Josh Lanyon story that I’ve ever read and it will certainly not be the last. I hadn’t read the previous story ~ I Spy Something Bloody ~ but it was in my TBR. Figuring that reading the first book before delving into the second sounded like a good idea, I did just that.

I would have liked I Spy Something Wicked regardless, but it makes much, much more sense if read after the Josh Lanyon Mark and Stephen story.

This short story is rife with drama, tension and angst, but it’s also a story of love and romance. Mark has finally settled into a life that he really enjoys, especially since he’s with Stephen. But when a voice from his past approaches him he’s torn. Watching as he struggles to make the decision to do not only what’s right, but what he really wants is hard; I really felt for him as he fought between loyalty and love. It hurt that he felt so alone, so divided.

This is a wonderful follow-up story to I Spy Something Bloody; if you’ve read the first, you’ll want to catch up with Mark and Stephen. This book is firmly in my re-read pile and will be one that I’ll enjoy reading over and over again.

Kathy K.

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The ghosts in Mark’s past are very much alive and threatening the hard-won peace Mark has found with his lover Stephen. His boss needs him to do one last mission. His lover will let him go; he just won’t let him come back. Can Mark put love before duty?

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Previous Book: I Spy Something Bloody
Genre: LGBT Erotic Contemporary
Length: Fling

It's All Hallow's Eve and Mark Hardwicke's past has come back to haunt him. The Old Man needs Mark to go on one last mission to the wild, lonely hills of Afghanistan—a mission Mark knows he can't survive. Even if he does make it back, Stephen has made it very clear Mark is out of second chances. Should Mark place his lover and his own happiness before duty?

Especially when deep down Mark knows he doesn’t deserve a happy ending.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play, intercourse, male/male sexual situations.

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Another Dream by Addison Albright Reviewed by Theresa

Another Dream by Addison Albright can be purchased at Torquere Books

I found the storyline to be quite good and I really enjoyed Marty and Larry. Larry is a twenty-nine-year-old, super shy virgin who has a tool belt fetish. And how convenient that his neighbor is a carpenter who wears his tool belt home every day. Put these two together and you get hot sex and humorous moments—a great combination.

I have never read this author before so I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this story. It was a very good book. My only issue was that I felt the story lacked the emotion that could have made it an excellent book. The author has a great imagination, she can tell a good story, I just didn’t feel the emotion that should have been there. Despite this, I would definitely give this author another shot as was I greatly entertained by Another Dream.

While in search of Addison Albrights website I found out that Another Dream is actually book 2 of a three part series, I know that book one is a couple you meet in this book and although I am sure I would have probably enjoyed the book even more had I read book one I can say I didn't even realize I was in the middle of a series so in this readers opinioni Another Dream can be read as stand alone story.

Theresa

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When a shy, virgin erotica writer with a tool belt fetish crosses paths with an outgoing carpenter, the fireworks soar. Introverted Larry has an active imagination, and Marty is just the man to draw him out of his shell. When circumstances send the boys on a road trip together, they start to get to know each other, and they like what they see.

The problem is that Larry worries about the motivation behind his feelings, while Marty’s tired of the single life. He’s ready to settle down and has been looking for Mr. Right. Will opposites attract and make their dreams come true, or will Larry’s insecurities keep him from seizing love?

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Now Available at My Bookstore and More The Sun Sword by Lexxie Couper

Description

She has the power to bring new life…or utterly destroy it.

Torin Kerridon, the last warrior from an ancient order, is drawn to an abandoned, dying Earth, where he finds a forgotten young woman. A woman forged by the Immortals to wield the ultimate weapon—the Sun Sword. A woman capable of commanding the power of the suns. A woman with no past and no memory, the body of an angel and the spirit of a demon. He will train her. Prepare her.

Hunted all her life, Kala Rei has endured more than one woman should. Sheer grit, and a dangerous skill with a lead pipe, are the key to her survival. But nothing threatens her sense of safety more than dominance-oozing Torin. He wants her, but not for what’s between her legs. For what he believes her to be—some ludicrous savior from some absurd prophecy. No matter…his offer to take her away from Earth is too good to refuse.

But when a savage desire begins to burn between them, both Torin and Kala are in danger—and so are the worlds of man.

Product Warnings

This book contains an ancient prophecy that can’t be denied, a brooding hero tormented by desire, a stubborn woman who hungers for his touch, a villain so vile you’ll want to kill him yourself and sex so hot it’ll melt the suns of the known universes…and then some.

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