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REVIEW: Soul Eater – Ofelia Gränd

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Soul Eater

Genre: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Werewolves, Magic LGBTQ+ Category: MM, Cisgender Reviewer: Dan Get It On Amazon About The Book Detective Thaddeus Ezax is in over his head. He’s the only wizard in Rockshade’s Paranormal Investigations Department, and it was his name that got him the job. The Ezaxs are known as some of the most powerful wizards in the world, but Thaddeus isn’t your average Ezaxs. Is it any wonder his family shuns him? When a kidnapping case is dropped into his lap, Thaddeus must act fast. While most five-year-olds can cast a location spell, Thaddeus can’t and is forced … Read more

REVIEW: Fall Flavors – A.M. Leibowitz

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Fall Flavors - A.M. Leibowitz

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Contemporary, General Fiction LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Lesbian, Non-Binary Reviewer: Dan Get It On Amazon About The Book Seven stories, from tricks to treats: A man discovers the benefits of autumn cologne; a haunted Broadway-themed house; a witch in some trouble; Lucifer’s daughter has a surprise for dear old dad; a pair of pre-teens on an autumn treasure hunt; a costume party; and a broken down car, a thunderstorm, and a creepy mansion. The Review Let me start by saying I don’t like short story collections. Yes, some authors excel in the genre, masters of the difficult … Read more

REVIEW: Striking Balance – Jeanne G’Fellers

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Striking Balance - Jeanne G'Fellers

Genre: Historical Dark Fantasy, Magic Realism LGBTQ+ Category: MC is non-binary bisexual intersex by today’s terms, other rep includes lesbian, ace, aro, gay, bi, gender-fluid, poly Reviewer: Dan Get It On Amazon About The Book An Appalachian Elementals Historical Dark Fantasy Side Tale Benjamin Schnell is the possessor of secrets he wishes he could bury beneath the rich Nolichucky river flat dirt he farms alongside his dear friend, Conall. But secrets lead to lies, lead to more secrets, and all eventually come home to roost in a bed of distrust, even on the 1779 Appalachian frontier. After Ben is injured, … Read more

REVIEW: The Pet and His Duke – Beryll and Osiris Brackhaus

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The Pet & His Duke - Beryll and Osiris Brackhaus

Title: The Pet and His Duke Series: Virasana Empire Author: Beryll & Osiris Brackhaus Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera, Romance, Slavefic LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 278 Reviewers: Dan; Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Robert is a pet, a human pleasure slave, and well past his prime.  So when teenage Duke Thomar of Aylian buys him via mail order, Robert first suspects a dreadful misunderstanding. The duke is young, handsome and headstrong, and the very last thing he needs while struggling to secure his reign over his planet is an aging bargain … Read more

REVIEW: Catfish Lullaby, by A.C. Wise

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Catfish Lullaby - A.C. Wise

Title: Catfish Lullaby Author: A.C. Wise Genre: Horror, Folklore, Eldritch, Southern LGBTQ+ Category: MM, Cis Publisher: Broken Eye Books Pages: 118 Reviewer: Dan Get It On Amazon About The Book Small town secrets lead to trouble for everyone as Caleb must confront the demons of his past in this Southern Gothic queer cosmic horror, a tale of weird magic and monsters on the bayou. LEWIS IS A TOWN OF SECRETS The Royce family has been a plague on the small, Southern town of Lewis for generations. Caleb has heard rumors about the family his whole life, just like he’s heard … Read more

REVIEW: To Target the Heart, by Aldrea Alien

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REVIEW: To Target the Heart, by Aldrea Alien

Title: To Target the Heart Series: Spellster Series Book 2 Author: Aldrea Alien Genre: High Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 598 Reviewer: Dan Get It On Amazon About The Book How can he win with the odds stacked against him? Prince Hamish has no interest in fulfilling his duty of marrying. Not to a woman, at least. That doesn’t stop his mother, Queen Fiona, from presenting him with every eligible noblewoman that enters their castle. He’s certain it’ll be no different with the representative of the Udynea Empire. So when they do arrive, Hamish is relieved the … Read more

REVIEW: SWORD DANCE, BY A.J. Demas

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Sword Dance, by A.J. Demas

Title: Sword Dance Series: Sword Dance Trilogy Book One Author: A.J. Demas Genre: Historical, Alt History LGBTQ+ Category: MM, Non-Binary Publisher: Sexton’s Cottage Pages: 265 Reviewer: Dan Get It On Amazon About The Book Five years ago, Damiskos’s brilliant military career was cut short, leaving him with a permanent disability and scars that are not all physical. Adrift and still grieving, he tries to find meaning in an unsatisfying job. Work takes him to the remote seaside villa of an old friend, where, among an odd assortment of guests, he meets the eunuch sword-dancer Varazda. Enigmatic and beautiful but distinctly … Read more

REVIEW: The Imposter Prince, by Wendy Rathbone

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The Imposter Prince - Wendy Rathbone

Title: The Imposter Prince Series: Imposter  Book One Author: Wendy Rathbone  Genre: Fantasy, Historical LGBTQ+ Category: MM Cis Publisher: Eye Scry Pages: 209 Reviewer: Dan Get It On Amazon About The Book His love for an enemy prince threatens his very life.  Dare does not mind serving the spoiled and cruel Prince Darius. Growing up with him, Dare does everything for Darius including homework, bed play demands, and even doubling for him as the prince grows too paranoid to face even the smallest of crowds.  But everything changes in a single moment when Dare, while posing as Darius, is abducted … Read more

REVIEW: Innocence and Carnality, by J. Alan Veerkamp

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Innocence and Carnality

Title:Innocence and CarnalityAuthor:J. Alan VeerkampGenre:SteampunkLGBTQ+ Category:GayPublisher:DSP PublicationsPages:350Reviewer:Dan Get It On Amazon About The Book Innocence is his only currency. The gilded cage of propriety where Nathan grew up as a member of the Deilian aristocracy became a true prison when, at fifteen, his homosexuality came to light and created a terrible scandal. His parents see only one way to preserve their reputation amongst the other noble families: fit Nathan with a chastity belt to increase his value to a potential partner and marry him off as soon as possible. The recipient of that prize is Lord Rother Marsh Delaga III. … Read more

REVIEW: Rogue in the Making, by TJ Nichols

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Title: Rogue in the MakingSeries (when applicable): Studies in Demonology #2Author(s): T.J. NicholsGenre: urban fantasyLGBTQ+ Category: gay, m/m, polyamory Publisher: DSP PublicationsPages/Word Count: 284 pagesReviewer: Dan The blood sacrifices have brought rain to Demonside, but across the void, the Warlock College of Vinland is still storing and gathering magic, heedless of the warnings of the international magical community. The underground is full of warlocks who disagree with the college, but do they care about wizards and demons or only about snatching power? With a foot in each world, Angus is no longer sure whom he can trust. The demons don’t trust humans, … Read more