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History & Alternate History

ANNOUNCEMENT: Inheritance of Shadows, by Ally lester

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Inheritance of Shadows

QSFer A. L. Lester has a new MM historical suspense out, Lost in Time book three: “Inheritance of Shadows.” It’s 1919. Matty returns home to the family farm from the trenches only to find his brother Arthur dying of an unknown illness. The local doctor thinks cancer, but Matty becomes convinced it’s connected to the mysterious books his brother left strewn around the house.  Rob knows something other than just Arthur’s death is bothering Matty. He’s know him for years and been in love with him just as long. And when he finds something that looks like a gate, a … Read more

REVIEW: Requiem Inverted, by Olivia Helling

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Requiem Inverted, By Olivia Helling

Title: Requiem Inverted Author: Olivia Helling Genre: Historical Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay, Bi Publisher: Lumi & Snow Press Pages: 52 Reviewer: Sharonica Get It On Amazon About The Book A trapped recruit. A genius sorcerer. When war turns the world upside down, will they dare to fight for love? Ben knew the price for surviving the exalted University of Magic: keep his head down and his mouth shut, no matter what. He never expected to attract the interest of the genius magician Maurice. He certainly never dreamed that Maurice would love him back. Whether experimenting in his laboratory … Read more

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

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Through the Doors of Oblivion

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

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Harvest Moon

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

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Runes, Ruin, & Redemption - Maz Maddox

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

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Runes, Ruin, & Redemption - Maz Maddox

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

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Red Hail, By Jamie Killen

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

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The God's Eye, By Anna Butler

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

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A Summer of Smoke and Sin - TJ Nichols

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

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A Summer of Smoke and Sin - TJ Nichols

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