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History & Alternate History

New Release: The Wolves of Gaul – Rena Butler

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The Wolves of Gaul - Rena Butler

QSFer Rena Butler has a new MM historical paranormal romance out: The Wolves of Gaul. 58 BCE. Titus Laelius Thrasea is a legionary in the Roman army, at war to defend Rome’s allies. Commanded to lead a reconnaissance mission with a group of “barbarian” Gauls, he is warned that they have a special magic—but he is not prepared for what this expedition will uncover. Suddenly thrust into the wild forest with an unlikely team, Titus has to rely on Coro, their leader, who reveals the secret behind the pack—that they have the gift of shapeshifting into wolves. Unlikely allies, Coro … Read more

Review: The Sea Prince – Elizabeth Schechter

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The Sea Prince - Elizabeth Schechter

Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Poly, MFM Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Once, Tarjiaan was the sixth prince of war-tossed Meradon. His dreams were captaining his own ship with the man he loved beside him, until a devastating attack leaves him the only surviving prince and heir to the throne. Fifteen years later, to finally end the war with the Empire, all Tarjiaan has to do is marry the Emperor’s granddaughter. Once, Daanir knew that his place in Tarjiaan’s heart was assured, until the battle where his prince nearly died. To save … Read more

New Release: The Sea Prince – Elizabeth Schechter

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The Sea Prince - Elizabeth Schechter

QSFer Elizabeth Schechter has a new MMF historical fantasy book out: The Sea Prince. Once, Tarjiaan was the sixth prince of war-tossed Meradon. His dreams were captaining his own ship with the man he loved beside him, until a devastating attack leaves him the only surviving prince and heir to the throne. Fifteen years later, to finally end the war with the Empire, all Tarjiaan has to do is marry the Emperor’s granddaughter. Once, Daanir knew that his place in Tarjiaan’s heart was assured, until the battle where his prince nearly died. To save Tarjiaan, Daanir unleashes his unsuspected magic. … Read more

New Release / Giveaway: A Flash of Golden Fire – A.E. Lister

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A Flash of Golden Fire - A.E. Lister

QSFer AE Lister has a new MM historical fantasy out: A Flash of Golden Fire. Twenty-two-year-old Simon White begs for a place on Captain Dinesh Martin’s pirate ship, the Arrow. When he proves hilariously inadequate at most tasks, he finds himself in the captain’s quarters as cabin boy, housekeeper, and bed warmer. Captain Martin used to be a British naval officer, until he became disenchanted with the hypocrisy, racism, and classism of the institution and embarked on a life of piracy. He runs an organized and efficient vessel and prides himself on the men with whom he surrounds himself. He … Read more

New Release: Lazarus, Home from the War – E. H. Lupton

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Lazarus, Home From the War - E.H. Lupton

QSFer E. H. Lupton has a new MM historical urban fantasy out: Lazarus, Home from the War. It’s Good? to be Home Lazarus Lenkov has been a civilian for almost two months, and it’s going great. Sure, he’s working at an art gallery instead of flying planes. Sure, his brother is preoccupied with his new husband, his sister is busy with her new baby, and he’s plagued by nightmares and his malfunctioning foresight. But there are good things, too. He’s got a new car. And just today, he got hit over the head with a bottle and then stitched up … Read more

Review: Lazarus, Home From the War – E.H. Lupton

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Lazarus, Home From the War - E.H. Lupton

Genre: Historical, Urban Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | B&N | Kobo About The Book It’s Good? to be Home Captain Lazarus Lenkov has been a civilian for almost two months, and it’s going great. Sure, he’s working at an art gallery instead of flying planes. Sure, his brother is preoccupied with his new husband, his sister is busy with her new baby, and he’s plagued by nightmares and his malfunctioning foresight. But there are good things, too. He’s got a new car. And just today, he got hit over the head with a bottle and then … Read more

Double Review: The Pirate’s Vampire – Liv Rancourt

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The Pirate's Vampire - Liv Rancourt

Genre: Paranormal, Historical, Romance, Regency LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Lesbian Reviewers: Tony & Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Can a pirate whose life is the sea and a vampire who cannot cross water ever find a way to be together? Clifton lives for his ship, his crew, and the ocean, and there’s not much that frightens him. Except possibly a certain vampire. After their too-brief rendezvous, he leaves New Orleans for a short trip that he manages to extend for some six months. Life on Le Rêve is easier than facing what he feels for … Read more

New Release / GIVEAWAY: Gatos – Lia Connor

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Gatos - Lia Connor

Lia Connor has a new queer paranormal/dark fantasy collection out (bi, non-binary, transgender, poly): Gatos. Catkind — they’re rough, they’re tough and they don’t take no for an answer. But who’d want to say no? Not Gabriella, a barmaid in a tiny roadhouse named Gatos near the Mexican border. Nor her sister Marnie. With his sisters carried off by the Catkind, Tony’s left to run Gatos, but he won’t be alone — a couple of misfit “alley cats” have joined forces with Tony. Lucia’s a party girl with two hot, hunky Catkind on her trail. Orion, a white Tiger, and … Read more

Review: Second Glance – A.E. Bennett

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Second Glance - A.E. Bennett

Genre: Historical, Regency Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon | Hoopla | Kobo About The Book A proper gentleman. A stoic soldier. Their passion ignites a defiant love… Lord Patrick Upshur seemingly hasn’t a care in the world. He’s a younger son of a wealthy lord in the Realm and his only responsibilities include behaving in a manner his father sees fit and possibly getting married someday. No one, not even Patrick’s closest sibling, knows that he’s hiding a painful secret – one that could disgrace him and the Upshur family forever. Commandant Iseul of the White … Read more

New Release: The Wolf and his Alien – A. Williams

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The Wolf and his Alien - A. Williams

QSFer A. Williams has a new MM paranormal historical sci-fi romance out: The Wolf and his Alien. Wolf shifter Lodon goes on a quest to find his fated mate. He sees a star fall from the sky and his wolf gets excited. Arlo leaves his damaged spaceship in an escape pod which lands in a lake. He is rescued by Lodon. Get It At Amazon Excerpt I walked along the well-traveled trail from the river to the mountains. A path led around the lake. The cry of a bird drew my attention to the sky and something flashed bright against … Read more