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History & Alternate History

New Release: The Tale of Kami and a Desperate Man – Odessa Silver

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The Tale of Kami and a Desperate Man - Odessa Silver

QSFer Odessa Silver has a new free gay historical fantasy duet out: The Tale of Kami and a Desperate Man. Under the moon’s gaze even the strongest of loyalties are tested. What consequences befall a lovesick fool? In the world of Yamato, humans live alongside beings of strange power: kami, who see to the world, and fickle yokai that can bless or trap even the most wary of humans. Hotaka follows the guidance of the kami Tsukuyomi, but even kami make mistakes. And Tsukuyomi’s eyes aren’t the only ones that watch that night. Will Hotaka escape with his life, like … Read more

Review: The Empath and the Soldier – AK Holubek

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The Empath and the Soldier - A.K. Holubek

Genre: Fantasy, Historical (Regency) LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Lesbian Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book The situation seemed hopeless. But Tyrran couldn’t pretend to be ignorant of the danger and just wait for his home to disintegrate around him. As a Favored male, Tyrran belongs to a select group of men born with one of the Four Gifts, a blessing usually reserved for women. Quiet, introverted, and filled with self-doubt, Tyrran has always struggled with living up to the responsibilities that come with being Gifted. Still, he had managed to achieve the near impossible — admission to … Read more

New Release / Giveaway: The Empath and The Soldier – A.K. Holubek

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The Empath and the Soldier - A.K. Holubek

A.K. Holubek has a new MM Regency period fantasy book out, The Unconventionals book 1: The Empath and the Soldier. And there’s a giveaway. The situation seemed hopeless. But Tyrran couldn’t pretend to be ignorant of the danger and just wait for his home to disintegrate around him. As a Favored male, Tyrran belongs to a select group of men born with one of the Four Gifts, a blessing usually reserved for women. Quiet, introverted, and filled with self-doubt, Tyrran has always struggled with living up to the responsibilities that come with being Gifted. Still, he had managed to achieve the … Read more

New Release: Death by Silver – Melissa Scott and Amy Griswold

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Death by Silver - Melissa Scott and Amy Griswold

Melissa Scott and Amy Griswold have a new gay historical gaslamp fantasy out, Lynes & Mathey book 1: Death by Silver. Mystery, Murder and Magic… When his nemesis from schoolboy days hires metaphysician Ned Mathey to investigate his father’s murder, Ned turns to his friend and sometime lover, detective Julian Lynes, for help. Together, they must navigate a maze of deceit, danger, their painful past and, perhaps, a chance at a future together, in an Edwardian London as full of peril as it is with magic. Can they solve the mystery at the heart of the murder to forge a … Read more

New Release: A Rhapsody of Rapiers – Amir Lane

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QSFer Amir Lane has a new transgender historic fantasy out in the Heavy Metal Magic series: A Rhapsody of Rapiers. 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 perfect way to get … Read more

Review: Midwinter Firelight – K.L. Noone

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Midwinter Firelight - K.L. Noone

Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Bisexual, Gay Reviewer: Whiskey November Get It On Amazon About The Book Kit Thompson, empath and Bow Street Preternatural Division constable, is looking forward to Midwinter. His lover Harry, Viscount Sommersby, is visiting, and Kit has plans to show Harry his London … and plans for Harry in his bedroom. But Kit’s Chief Magistrate needs him. And the case is important. Personal. Taking up Kit’s time. Even worse, Harry wants to help. And Kit could use Harry’s magical talents. But that means endangering Harry … something Kit’s sworn never to do. The Review Full … Read more

New Release: Proud Pink Sky – Redfern Jon Barrett

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Proud Pink Sky - Redfern Jon Barrett

QSFer Redfern Jon Barrett has a new queer cyberpunk alt-history book out: Proud Pink Sky. Proud Pink Sky breaks down the binary between utopia and dystopia—presenting an ambitopian vision of the world’s first gay state. A glittering metropolis of 24 million people, Berlin is a bustling world of pride parades, polyamorous trysts, and even an official gay language. Its distant radio broadcasts are a lifeline for teenagers William and Gareth, but is there a place for them in the deeply divided city? Meanwhile, young mother Cissie loves Berlin’s towering high rises and chaotic multiculturalism, yet she’s never left her heterosexual … Read more

Review: A Beat Of Honour – Amir Lane

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A Beat of Honour - Amir Lane

Genre: Historical, Urban Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Bisexual, Gay Reviewer: D.B., Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon 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

New Release: Midwinter Firelight – K.L. Noone

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Midwinter Firelight - K.L. Noone

QSFer K.L. Noone has a new MM historical fantasy out: Midwinter Firelight. Kit Thompson, empath and Bow Street Preternatural Division constable, is looking forward to Midwinter. His lover Harry, Viscount Sommersby, is visiting, and Kit has plans to show Harry his London … and plans for Harry in his bedroom. But Kit’s Chief Magistrate needs him. And the case is important. Personal. Taking up Kit’s time. Even worse, Harry wants to help. And Kit could use Harry’s magical talents. But that means endangering Harry…something Kit’s sworn never to do. Get It At Amazon | Publisher Excerpt Kit kissed him again … Read more

Review: The Full Moon Chronicles: 1847 – K.D. Murphy

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1847 - K.S. Murphy

Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Erotic LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bisexual Reviewer: Maryann Get It At Amazon | Publisher | B&N | Smashwords About The Book Laurent Boudreaux, London’s Darling and most eligible bachelor in Town, should be down in the ballroom entertaining all the guests that have come to Greyside Manor to gain his favor and, perhaps, his affection. Instead, he’s hidden himself in the library to sulk the night away. Very impetuous behavior for a proper gentleman. Even worse for a vampire charged with the simple task of attracting dinner for his coven. Due to his immense fortune, obvious good looks, and charming personality, Laurent’s gained … Read more