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MaryAnn’s Reviews

Review: At the Crossroads of Swords – Jeremiah Cain

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At the Crossroads of Swords - Jeremiah Cain

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It At Amazon | B&N | Kobo | Apple | Smashwords | Universal Buy Link About The Book Enter a world of magic and war, where empires rise and fall by the clashing of swords. From the dark empire of Tridual, young soldier Adratus must set out to navigate treacherous borders and shifting alliances as he fights to protect his people from the oppressive Holy Dayigan Empire. But when he falls for a local man, Ubaz, in the Drevite Nation, ruled by powerful druidesses, their love threatens to complicate his mission even further. With tensions rising and enemies closing in, Adratus … Read more

Review: In the Dragon’s Lair Joy Lynn Fielding

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In the Dragon's Lair Joy Lynn Fielding

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Nate Mortimer is hot, funny, and kissing him is like falling into the sun. He’s also the last man I should ever be with. He’s smooth, wealthy, and practically dragon royalty. Me? I’m just a dragon from the Cornish countryside. Or so I like people to think. I’m investigating the Fortescues, one of the richest, most powerful dragon families in Britain. Problem is, I’m not the only one who’s undercover. Every time I turn around, Nate’s in my way. Can I trust him? He has … Read more

Review: Subterfuge – Rebecca Cohen

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Subterfuge - Rebecca Cohen

Genre: Paranormal, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book In 1594 the Dark Earldom of Crofton was created by one of the most powerful vampire sires to have walked the Earth. Now, over four hundred years later, Ben Redbourn needs to take his seat at the Vampire Council as the 3rd Dark Earl of Crofton, whether he likes it or not. Under investigation, Ben has to contend with Senior Warlock Ashley Niven invading his home. But there is more hidden at Crofton Hall than Ashley could have imagined with Ben having a demon valet, … Read more

Review: We Mostly Come Out at Night Anthology

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We Mostly Come Out at Night Anthology

Genre: YA, Horror LGBTQ+ Category: Queer Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book An empowering cross-genre YA anthology that explores what it means to be a monster, exclusively highlighting trans and queer authors who offer new tales and perspectives on classic monster stories and tropes. Be not afraid! These monsters, creatures, and beasties are not what they appear. We Mostly Come Out at Night is a YA anthology that reclaims the monstrous for the LGBTQA+ community while exploring how there is freedom and power in embracing the things that make you stand out. Each story centers on both … Read more

Review: Dark Paths – Bellora Quinn & Sadie Rose Bermingham

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Dark Paths - Bellora Quinn & Sadie Rose Bermingham - The Rhythm of His Blood

Genre: Paranormal, Vampires, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Book one in the Rhythm of His Blood series When inspiration shows up in person, can it only end in blood, sweat and fear? When British rock star Rayne Wylde visits San Francisco to promote his band Whipsnade’s latest release, there’s time for a little fun. During a visit to a strip club with a friend, he hears one of his songs being played, and he can’ t resist a chance to meet the sexy dancer performing on stage. Exotic dancer Xavier Gavrilov is … Read more

Triple Review: Flawless – J. Scott Coatsworth

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Flawless - J. Scott Coatsworth

Genre: Sci-Fi, Drag LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewers: Ulysses (PRG), Linda (PRG), Maryann Get It On Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book In Space, No One Can Hear You Sing … Grayson Eck’s life is a drag, in all the best possible ways. He’s perfectly happy working in the belt alone as a wildcatter, prospecting asteroids by … well, not exactly by day. At night, he transforms into the Inner System’s most famous Valeriana Storm — a secret identity that even his closest friends and family don’t know about. When someone tries to steal one of Greyson’s mining scores, he has … Read more

Double Review: Earth 2100 Anthology

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Earth 2100 Anthology

Genre: Science Fiction, Near Future LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Lesbian, Non-Binary Reviewer: Ulysses, Maryann Get It On Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book Earth on the Cusp of the Twenty-Second Century Just think how the world has changed in the last seventy-six years. In 1948, scientists ran the first computer program, and “the Ultimate Car of the Future,” the futuristic, three wheeled Davis Divan, debuted. Since then, a succession of inventions—the personal computer, the internet, the World Wide Web, smart phones and social media—have transformed every aspect of our lives. How might the next seventy-six years change us, in … Read more

Review: The Sins on Their Bones – Laura R. Samotin

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The Sins on Their Bones - Laura R. Samotin

Genre: Fantasy, Grimdark Fantasy, Romance, LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ Category: Ace, Bi, Gay, Non-Binary, Aromantic Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | B&N | BooksAMillion About The Book Set in a Jewish folklore-inspired reimagining of 19th century Eastern Europe, this queer dark fantasy debut pits two estranged husbands and a daring spymaster on opposite sides of a civil war. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, C.S. Pacat, and Katherine Arden. Dimitri Alexeyev used to be the Tzar of Novo-Svitsevo. Now, he is merely a broken man, languishing in exile after losing a devastating civil war instigated by his estranged husband, Alexey Balakin. In hiding with what … Read more

Review: Power 3 – Michael Barnette

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Power 3 - Michael Barnette

Genre: Sci-Fi, BDSM, Erotic LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book The power games between Bells, David and Director Perez come to an explosive conclusion. Bells had made many promises to Davidnot the least of which is to get him out of the current situation with Director Perez. But how can Bells do that when David’s job, his very life, is tied to NeuroTech and the research department Perez heads? Warnings and Tropes: Warnings: m/m (gay), BDSM (not light), dark erotic romance, boss/employee, danger, violence, blood, I will kill to protect you, man with the … Read more

Review: Power 2 – Michael Barnette

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Power 2 - Michael Barnette - Through Neon Eyes

Genre: Sci-Fi, BDSM, Erotic LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Playing power games with corpers can be risky. Playing them with Zoners can get you dead. Power games. Corpers play them for reasons of wealth and satisfaction. Jessman is trapped in the middle of a power game with his boss, Director Perez. But Zoners play power games too, and they play for keeps. Warnings and Tropes: Warnings: m/m (gay), BDSM (not light), dark erotic romance, boss/employee, danger, violence, blood, I will kill to protect you, man with the soul of a dragon, non-con/dub-con.Author’s Note: … Read more