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History & Alternate History

New Release: Skies of Fire and Smoke – Brian D. Hinson

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Skies of Fire and Smoke - Brian D. Hinson

QSFer Brian D. Hinson has a new queer historical fantasy out (gay): Skies of Fire and Smoke. When Germania revolts against the dragons that rule Europe, Lt. Johann Fischer joins the attack on the Citadel in his Fokker. The fierce war begins on that day, but the dragons and their allied Papal States wield an overwhelming power. Johann battles for his life, his secret lover, Emil, and the freedom of his people. Kendensei, a Scale Guard of the Citadel, is sent to Germania as a spy, where she infiltrates Johann’s family as Gretchen, their live-in maid and cook. As the … Read more

New Release: Sailing the Golden Chersonese – Joyce Chng

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Sailing the Golden Chersonese - Joyce Chng

QSFer Joyce Chng has a new queer pirate fantasy out (bi, non-binary, trans FTM): Sailing the Golden Cheronese. Neo has been raised to be their father’s son, to succeed him as the captain of the pirate vessel Sri Matahari and to sail the seas of the Golden Chersonese raiding and having adventures. They thought this was all that they needed or wanted until the beautiful Maria sought their help on her quest for vengeance. Together, they will avenge wrongs, encounter Naks and other wonders and find a magic all their own. Get It At Amazon | Publisher | Publisher Excerpt … Read more

New Release: Scallywag! – K. L. Mitchell

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New Release: Scallywag! - K. L. Mitchell

QSFer K.L. Mitchell has a new FF lesbian historical fantasy out: Scallywag!. A tale of mystery, treasure, magical creatures, secrets, sea monsters, and high adventure. And it’s all true. You have this pirate’s word for it. Molly McCormick never set out to be a pirate. But when her family tried to marry her off to a wealthy old man to settle their debts, she resolved to strike out on her own. Taking a job aboard a handy ship disguised as a boy, she soon found herself on the other side of the world: the Caribbean. Desperate to keep her identity secret, … Read more

Review: They Meet in Dreams – H. B. Wasiak

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They Meet in Dreams - H. B. Wasiak

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, YA LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay Reviewer: K.A. Get It On Amazon About The Book It’s 1999, and Max Reid’s summer takes a strange turn when a boy in his dreams starts feeling way too real. Seventeen-year-old Max seems to have it all—friends, attention, the kind of effortless charm that makes people look twice—but inside, his life feels hollow. He drifts through his days avoiding his mother’s meltdowns and going along with whatever life puts in front of him. Everything changes when he starts dreaming of a boy named Andy. Andy is nothing like anyone Max has ever … Read more

Review: Aéros & Héroes – Ef Deal

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Aéros & Héroes - Ef Deal

Genre: Steampunk, Gaslamp LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Lesbian Reviewer: KA Get It At Amazon | Publisher | B&N About The Book Can the Mistress of the Forge best the Mistress of the Night? Strength is forged in the moment when you dare to be vulnerable. Despite this inherent knowledge, Jacqueline Duval struggles with feelings of weakness and failure when a private celebration for her twin sister’s marriage turns fraught with peril. Beset by vampires and insurrectionists and rogue monarchs, how is Jacqueline to keep her invited-and uninvited-guests safe, and the King of the French on the right side of the grave? The Review While her … Read more

Review: That Lesbian Vampire Pirate Story – Raven Belasco

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That Lesbian Vampire Pirate Story - Raven Belasco

Genre: Historical, Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Beáta Get It On Amazon About The Book Enemies to Lovers has never been so swashbuckling! Set in 1860s New York, Sadie “the Goat” Ferrell is one of the criminal superstars of the gangs of New York. Gallus Mag is her mortal enemy … and in an epic bar fight Gallus Mag bites off Sadie’s ear — and puts it in the pickle jar of other ears she has bitten off! — as the bouncer for the Hole-in-the-Wall bar in the notorious Fourth Ward. Sadie takes this as sign, gives up on being … Read more

New Release: Werewolves in Texas – A. Williams

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Werewolves in Texas - A. Williams

QSFer A. Williams has a new MM historical paranormal romance out: Werewolves in Texas. Rebel Civil War deserters Spencer, Bentley, and Rain go to Spencer’s family ranch in Texas. When they arrive, they are welcomed by Spencer’s parents who need more ranch hands. Owen has never thought of deserting before but when an enemy soldier falls from his horse during a battle, he takes the man’s horse and rides away. Later he meets a Yankee named Charles who is also a deserter. But Owen’s new traveling companion is hiding a secret. Set in Texas in 1865 and not intended to … Read more

New Release: Carry Her Gently – K.A. Masters

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Carry Her Gently - K.A. Masters

QSFer K.A. Masters has a new FF historical fantasy book out: Carry Her Gently. The Spartan army is at the gates and humble priestess Telesilla is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her family safe, even if that means staying in an abusive relationship with the goddess she loves and serves. Spartan King Cleomenes is fighting an unjust war and he knows it, but he’s willing to do whatever it takes to feed his starving people. Even if that means being stuck in a loveless marriage with his co-regent Demaratos. On the eve of battle, Athena appears to … Read more

New Release: Death and Coffee – Lisa Acerbo

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Death and Coffee - Lisa Acerbo

Lisa Acerbo has a new FF historical fantasy book out: Death and Coffee. The end is a new beginning for Prudence. After witnessing her mother’s wrongful conviction as a witch in 1661 and wishing for death, she gets just what she asks for when recruited. In her new job as a reaper, Prudence must learn to navigate the delicate balance between the living and the soon-to-be-deceased. However, her duties as a harbinger of souls are only the beginning of her trials as she makes her way as an immortal through the centuries. With nothing else to care about, Prudence excels … Read more

New Release: Thrall of Deception – Edale Lane

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Thrall of Deception - Edale Lane

QSFer Edale Lane has a new FF historical fantasy out in the Norvegr serries: Thrall of Deception. A shieldmaiden, a fisherwoman, and a kingdom held captive … Ravn Fierceblade, a war hero, is renowned for her loyalty, unshakable duty, and formidable glare. When children in Vestfold go missing, she heeds the king’s call to lead an expedition to recover them. Svana longs to see more of the world, but as a widowed single mother carrying on her husband’s work as a fisher while raising her baby, she barely has time to dream. Will she ever meet someone who can lift … Read more