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REVIEW: Through the Doors of Oblivion, by Michael G. Williams

April 1, 2020 by scott

Title: Through The Doors Of Oblivion Series: Servant/Sovereign Book One Author: Michael G. Williams Genre: Historical, Urban Fantasy, Time Travel LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gender Fluid, Genderqueer Publisher: Self Pages: 126 Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book REAL ESTATE IS HELL – SOMETIMES LITERALLY Wedged between real estate speculators, startup bros, and gentrified neighborhoods, it’s gotten hard to get by in San Francisco and it’s getting even harder all the time. Now two witches have decided the time has come to do something about it. Using all their arcane skills, Iria – tall, dark, and … Read more

REVIEW: The Harvest Moon, by Joshua Ian

March 21, 2020 by scott

Title: The Harvest Moon Series: Darkly Enchanted Romance Author: Joshua Ian Genre: Historical, Romance, Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Moody Boxfan Books Pages: 60 Reviewer: Sharonica Get It On Amazon About The Book England, 1834. On the night of a harvest moon, in the shadows of late autumn, Malcolm comes across a quaint village tucked away in the forest. It seems the perfect spot for a weary traveller to lay his head, and maybe find a little company. But there is dark magic afoot, and lots of local gossip swirls around the seductive titian-haired weaver, Daniel. All Malcolm seeks … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Runes, Ruin & Redemption, by Maz Maddox

March 17, 2020 by scott

QSFer Maz Maddox has a new MMM historical fantasy romance out, book five in the Stallion Ridge series: “Runes, Ruin & Redemption.” Redemption has long evaded the former Enforcer, Sebastian. Viewed as a monster, Sebastian has roamed the country in hiding, running from his bloody past and failures. A series of mistakes has left him hopelessly lost and waist deep in dark, uncharted territory. In order to escape certain death, he makes a deal that may seal his fate. Lucas has been chasing after his heart for years. Sebastian has been a ghost he cannot grasp and the demons of his … Read more

REVIEW: Runes, Ruin, & Redemption, by Maz Maddox

March 13, 2020 by scott

Title: Runes, Ruin & Redemption Series: Stallion Ridge Book Five Author: Maz Maddox Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MMM Gay Publisher: NV Productions Pages: 229 Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Redemption has long evaded the former Enforcer, Sebastian. Viewed as a monster, Sebastian has roamed the country in hiding, running from his bloody past and failures. A series of mistakes has left him hopelessly lost and waist deep in dark, uncharted territory. In order to escape certain death, he makes a deal that may seal his fate. Lucas has been chasing after his … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Red Hail, by Jamie Killen

March 10, 2020 by scott

QSFer Jamie Killen has a new queer historical horror book out: Red Hail. Professor Colin Ayres has spent years researching the strange story of Galina, Arizona, a sleepy border town ripped apart by violence and paranoia after the outbreak of a mysterious illness in 1960. Colin is certain the Galina Incident was simply a case of mass hysteria. But when his partner, Alonzo, starts exhibiting strange symptoms, Colin is shocked to realize they are the same as those that emerged in Galina decades ago. As Alonzo’s condition worsens, Colin scrambles to piece together what really happened during that terrible summer … Read more

REVIEW: The God’s Eye, by Anna Butler

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 by scott

Title: The God’s Eye Series: Lancaster’s Luck Book Three Author: Anna Butler Genre: Historical, Steampunk, Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 338 Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Rafe Lancaster is reluctantly settling into his role as the First Heir of House Stravaigor. Trapped by his father’s illness and his new responsibilities, Rafe can’t go with lover Ned Winter to Aegypt for the 1902/03 archaeological digging season. Rafe’s unease at being left behind intensifies when Ned’s fascination with the strange Antikythera mechanism and its intriguing link to the Aegyptian god Thoth has Ned … Read more

REVIEW: A Summer of Smoke and Sin, by TJ Nichols

March 2, 2020 by scott

Title: A Summer of Smoke and Sin Author: TJ Nichols Genre: Historical Urban Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 260 Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Universal Link About The Book To stop a serial killer a detective will need to explore his own vices… Nathanial Bayard wants nothing more than to find the nobleman creating snuff pornography. If he fails, his career in the recently formed nobility taskforce will be over and as the youngest son he’ll be forced to obey his father and join the church. But a life of celibacy doesn’t appeal. Nathanial has … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Summer of Smoke and Sin, by TJ Nichols

February 28, 2020 by scott

QSFer TJ Nichols has a new MM historical urban fantasy out: “A Summer of Smoke and Sin.” To stop a serial killer a detective will need to explore his own vices… Nathanial Bayard wants nothing more than to find the nobleman creating snuff pornography. If he fails, his career in the recently formed nobility taskforce will be over and as the youngest son he’ll be forced to obey his father and join the church. But a life of celibacy doesn’t appeal. Nathanial has never even kissed another man, fearing for his soul and his reputation. Jericho Fulbright has never lived … Read more

REVIEW: Talk Like a Man, by Nisi Shawl

February 27, 2020 by scott

Title: Talk Like a Man Series: Outspoken Authors Author: Nisi Shawl Genre: Sci Fi, Alternate History LGBTQ+ Category: Various Publisher: PM Press Pages: 128 Reviewer: Jim Get It On Amazon About The Book In these previously uncollected stories, Shawl explores the unexpected horizons (and corners) opened up by science fiction and fantasy’s new diversity. In her worlds, sex can be both business and religion, complete with ancient rites, altars, and ointments (“Women of the Doll”); a virtual reality high school is a proving ground for girlpacks and their unfortunate adversaries (“Walk like a Man”); and a British rock singer finds … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Merchants of Milan, by Edale Lane

February 3, 2020 by scott

Edale Lane has a new FF historical romance out, book one of the Night Flyer Trilogy: “Merchants of Milan.” Three powerful merchants, two independent women in love, one masked vigilante. Florentina, set on revenge for her father’s murder, creates an alter-ego known as the Night Flyer. Madelena, whose husband was also murdered, hires Florentina as a tutor for her children and love blossoms between them. However, Florentina’s vendetta is fraught with danger, and surprising developments threaten both women’s lives. Merchants of Milan is the first book in Edale Lane’s Night Flyer Trilogy, a tale of power, passion, and payback in … Read more