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History & Alternate History

New Release: The Long Winter of Miðgarðr – Edale Lane

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New Release: The Long Winter of Miðgarðr - Edale Lane

QSFer Edale Lane has a new FF historical fantasy book out in the Tale From Norvegr series: The Long Winter of Miðgarðr. Three disparate women; one common goal: survive. Jorunn holds fast to duty and honor. The stalwart shieldmaiden is admired for her skill and courage in a harsh landscape beset by dangers and enemies. Would she sacrifice it all for the love of a beautiful, mysterious woman? Madlen, a revered holy sister of the Eldríss Hringr, bears a sacred mission to guard Miðgarðr from Surtr and the monstrous fire giants of Muspelheim on an island dominated by a volcanic … Read more

Review: The God’s Guardian – Irene Preston

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The God's Guardian - Irene Preston

Genre: Action-Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Paranormal, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Jay Get It On Amazon About The Book QSFer Irene Preston has a new MM historical fantasy/paranormal romance out in the shared The Pharaoh’s Promise series: The God’s Guardian. In ancient Alexandria, a brilliant scholar and a fierce warrior are drawn together by a mystical artifact stolen from the tomb of a god-king. Bhaskar, a radical young astronomer, arrives in Alexandria with stars in his eyes. He dreams of studying with the most renowned minds of the ancient world and making his name at the Great Library. When he stumbles upon … Read more

Review: A Beat of Honour – Amir Lane

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New Release: A Beat of Honor - Amir Lane

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Heavy Metal Blood Box Set About The Book Go into battle expecting to die… Born and raised as a samurai, Tetsuro Saito expected to die in battle. He didn’t expect to rise again. Waking up in the middle of a bloodbath, Tetsuro is horrified to discover he’s been turned into a vampire by a man with a violent agenda. Unless Tetsuro can find a way to stop him, Maxwell Osborne will continue to create an army of immortals. Fighting the bloodthirsty urges now burning through his veins, Tetsuro … Read more

Review: The God’s Guardian – Irene Preston

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The God's Guardian - Irene Preston

Genre: Action-Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Paranormal, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Tony Get It On Amazon About The Book QSFer Irene Preston has a new MM historical fantasy/paranormal romance out in the shared The Pharaoh’s Promise series: The God’s Guardian. In ancient Alexandria, a brilliant scholar and a fierce warrior are drawn together by a mystical artifact stolen from the tomb of a god-king. Bhaskar, a radical young astronomer, arrives in Alexandria with stars in his eyes. He dreams of studying with the most renowned minds of the ancient world and making his name at the Great Library. When he stumbles upon … Read more

Review: A Waltz of Witchcraft – Amir Lane

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A Waltz of Witchcraft - Amir Lane

Genre: Fantasy, Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Heavy Metal Blood Box Set About The Book Beauty is in the eye of monsters. After being abandoned in a foreign country, Romantic-era violinist and ballet dancer Jean-Étienne Petit is struggling to survive. A dark entity has taken an interest in him, following his every move between ensembles and patrons, killing anyone he gets close to. Moving from city to city isn’t enough to shake it. The stalking escalates until the night a fire breaks out in a backstage dressing room, where Jean-Étienne meets a violent death. In the … Read more

Review: A Rhapsody of Rapiers – Amir Lane

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A Rhapsody of Rapiers - Amir Lane

Genre: Paranormal Historic Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Demi, Gender Fluid, Trans FTM Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Heavy Metal Blood Box Set About The Book And what fate befalls the undead? Elyes Jaohari never wanted anything more than to travel. When his older brother needs a new cartographer during the Anglo-Spanish War, he jumps at the opportunity. Working under the command of English Captain Westmont, Elyes and his crew make easy work of the Spanish fleets. In exchange, Westmont promises them more money than they can count and free movement through the English world after the war. It seems like the … Read more

New Release: Secrets in a Sandstorm – TJ Nichols

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Secrets in a Sandstorm - TJ Nichols

QSFer TJ Nichols has a new MM historical paranormal book out, part of the Pharaoh’s Promise series: Secrets in a Sandstorm. An ancient Egyptian priest created a love spell, one that would keep his lover close for all eternity. The sands of time have spread that spell far and wide, bringing love to some unexpected places…. MaxThis is a trip my brother planned with his best friend Harrison. Instead, I’m doing the motorbike ride from Cairo to Tobruk with Harrison in his memory. Getting caught in a sandstorm and taking shelter in a cave wasn’t part of the plan. With … Read more

Review: Troth – E.H. Lupton

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Troth - E.H. Lupton

Genre: Paranormal, Historical, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Sam and Ulysses have finally moved in together. Unfortunately, the new apartment is not quite the safe haven they’d hoped for–their neighbors have a ghost problem, and the building has a spider infestation. To make matters more complicated, Ulysses’s brother Laz is back from Vietnam, and he’s not happy about Sam’s presence in Ulysses’s life. Laz’s anger isn’t their only challenge. When their magical bond starts acting up, Ulysses’s increasing discomfort and attempts to fix it drive a wedge between him and Sam just … Read more

Review: The Icon Thief – Liv Rancourt

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The Icon Thief - Liv Rancourt

Genre: Fantasy, Action-Adventure, Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book An ancient Egyptian priest created a love spell, one that would keep his lover close for all eternity. The sands of time have spread that spell far and wide, bringing love to some unexpected places…. Hugh’s cousin is in trouble, and he’s asked Hugh for a favor: retrieve a stolen icon and return it to Alexandria. Except the icon is in the possession of a priest who might not be wholly human, and that priest is on a steamship headed to England. And the icon … Read more

New Release: The God’s Guardian – Irene Preston

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The God's Guardian - Irene Preston

QSFer Irene Preston has a new MM historical fantasy/paranormal romance out in the shared The Pharaoh’s Promise series: The God’s Guardian. In ancient Alexandria, a brilliant scholar and a fierce warrior are drawn together by a mystical artifact stolen from the tomb of a god-king. Bhaskar, a radical young astronomer, arrives in Alexandria with stars in his eyes. He dreams of studying with the most renowned minds of the ancient world and making his name at the Great Library. When he stumbles upon a stolen artifact—a sundial tied to the Gods of Egypt—he is ripped away from the safe haven … Read more