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Book Reviews

REVIEW: Something to Celebrate, by Evelyn Benvie

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Something to Celebrate

Title: Something to Celebrate Series: Escape from the Holidays Collection Author: Evelyn Benvie Genre: Paranormal, Holiday LGBTQ+ Category: M/NB, demisexual Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Pages: 84 Blurb: Niko doesn’t hate the holidays; that would require too much commitment. He just doesn’t care about them anymore. He’s a demi, disillusioned mess and he doesn’t care about much at all. That is, until an enticing stranger blows into his life this Christmas and catches his attention—and his heart. Amazon Review: “Human belief was a fickle and fluid thing.” I found “Something to Celebrate” to be poetic and beautiful. Niko doesn’t celebrate holidays. … Read more

REVIEW: The Holiday Spirit, by Carole Cummings

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The Holiday Spirit

Title: The Holiday Spirit Series: Escape From the Holidays Collection Author: Carole Cummings Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Holiday, Magical Realism LGBTQ+ Category: MM Romance Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Pages/Word Count: 32 pages Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K6W7GKC/ It’s hard being the PA for the Holiday Spirit. Julian is more dedicated than most, and knows the job inside and out. But that doesn’t mean he’ll still have a job when the new Holiday Spirit is elected. It also doesn’t mean he’s immune to the *cough* charms of the office, but that’s a whole other problem. Part of the 2018 “Escape from the Holidays” Series … Read more

REVIEW: Hunter, by J.V. Speyer

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Hunter

Title: Hunter Author: J.V. Speyer Genre: Paranormal, Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: MM/Gay Publisher: Self Pages/Word Count: 282 Pages Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JQS8ZV8 Luis has spent his career chasing the darker side of life. First a vice cop, then an FBI profiler, now he lands in the Boston field office, and not by choice. He expects his case load to have a much lighter tone than he’s used to. He wasn’t counting on New England’s dark history, or their pride in it. He didn’t understand how close-knit the old towns could be, or how protective they were of their own. He soon finds he’s going … Read more

The Last “Wilde Stories” Reviewed – Boogieman in Lavender

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                          “Wilde Stories 2018” reviewed. By Jeff Baker Author’s note: My full-fledged, full-length review of “Wilde Stories 2018” will be appearing in Lambda Literary, so here is a truncated variation on the theme. ——jb The final “Wilde Stories” is out, and is well worth the price. There are delights for LGBT readers, readers of gay-themed literature or just plain readers of speculative fiction. (Groups whose readership does not seem to overlap, laments editor Steve Berman in a reflective Afterward.) The authors include names like Matthew Bright (whose stories … Read more

REVIEW: A Hymn in the Silence by Kelley York and Rowan Altwood

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A Hymn in the Silence

Title: A Hymn in the Silence Series: Dark is the Night Book 2 Authors: Kelley York and Rowan Altwood Genre: historical, horror, romance, paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: m/m, cis, gay, bisexual Publisher: x-potion designs Pages/Word Count: 291 pages Buy Link: http://mybook.to/DitN Blurb Since graduating from Whisperwood School for Boys, William has found a sense of normalcy in his life with James. He has a steady (albeit secret) relationship, a home, and a job—even if it doesn’t pay the greatest. Nevermind that he lacks James’ reckless bravery when it comes to dealing with spirits; he does his best and it hasn’t killed … Read more

REVIEW: Lancelot: Her Story by Carol Anne Douglas

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Title: Lancelot: Her Story Series: Yes, forthcoming Author(s): Carol Anne Douglas Genre: Arthurian lore, historical fiction LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Publisher: Hermione Books Pages/Word Count: 619 pages Review by Andy   The legendary Lancelot is reimagined as a woman disguised as a man in Carol Anne Douglas’ lesbian tribute to the King Arthur canon. Douglas, who describes herself as a “lifelong student of Arthurian and Shakespearean lore,” constructs a post-Roman, Medieval world that is otherwise meticulously loyal to the source material. The story follows Arthur’s unification of the British kings to fight the Saxons and his victorious ascent to power. As … Read more

REVIEW: A Light Amongst Shadows by Kelley York and Rowan Altwood

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A Light Amongst Shadows

Title: A Light Amongst Shadows Series: Dark is the Night #1 Authors: Kelley York, Rowan Altwood Genre: historical fiction, supernatural, horror LGBTQ+ Category: m/m, gay, bisexual, cisgender Publisher: x-potion designs Pages/Word Count: 342 pages Blurb James Spencer is hardly the typical “troubled youth” who ends up at Whisperwood School for Boys. Instead of hating the strict schedules and tight oversight by staff, James blossoms, quickly making friends and indulging in his love of writing, while contemplating the merits of sneaking love poems to the elusive and aloof William Esher. The rumours about William’s sexuality and opium reliance are prime gossip … Read more

REVIEW: Dragons, Diamonds & Discord by Angel Martinez

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Title: Dragons, Diamonds & Discord: Brandywine Investigations #3 Series:  Brandywine Investigations Author: Angel Martinez Genre: urban fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: m/m, cis Publisher: Mischief Corner Books, LLC Pages/Word Count: 488 pages Mischief Corner Books | Amazon Blurb When humans forsake the temples, the gods need to find other employment. Hades opens Brandywine Investigations after his divorce and his subsequent move to the modern world. If he was hoping for boring infidelity cases and lost dogs, he’s sorely mistaken as murder and mayhem find his agency and his extended family at an astonishing rate. Includes: Canines, Crosshairs & Corpses: Brandywine Investigations #1 … Read more

REVIEW: Escaping Exile, by Sara Dobie Bauer

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Escaping Exile

Title: Escaping Exile Series: Escape Trilogy Book One Author: Sara Dobie Bauer Genre: Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 83 About the Book Andrew is a vampire from New Orleans, exiled to a tropical island in the 1800s as punishment for his human bloodlust. During a storm, a ship crashes off shore. After rescuing a sailor from the cannibals native to the land, Andrew becomes fascinated with his brilliant, beautiful new companion, Edmund. Edmund is a British naturalist who has sailed the world seeking new species. Intrigued by creatures that might kill him, immortal Andrew is this … Read more

REVIEW: Sinister Hunger, by Katze Snow

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Sinister Hunger

Title: Sinister Hunger Series: Bloodstream #1 Author: Katze Snow Genre: paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Pages/Word Count: 213 About the Book: Vincent Hudson is a vampire hunter and his life is about to be ruined. When a hunting trip ends in tragedy, he is forced to do the unthinkable—seek refuge in Sanctuary Hope, where each family must nominate a member to the city council. It is seemingly a minor price to pay in exchange for medical aid and refuge. But it is also a dangerous trap, and unaware of the gut-wrenching reality, Vincent nominates himself to save his people. Now a … Read more