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REVIEW: Dropnauts – J. Scott Coatsworth

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Dropnauts - J. Scott Coatsworth

Genre: Sci-Fi, Solarpunk, Hopepunk, Action-Adventure LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bi, Ace, Trans Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks | Universal Buy Link About The Book Life after the Crash.Over a century after the end of the Earth, life goes on in Redemption, the sole remaining Lunar colony, and possibly the last outpost of humankind in the Solar System. But with an existential threat burrowing its way into the Moon’s core, humanity must recolonize the homeworld. Twenty brave dropnauts set off on a mission to explore the empty planet. Four of them—Rai, Hera, … Read more

REVIEW: Prophecy – Matthew Dante

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Prophecy - Matthew Dante

Genre: Dark Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Azrael, who has been held captive his entire life, escapes in the hopes of learning who he is, who imprisoned him, and why he was held captive. During his escape, Azrael meets Mecah, who joins Azrael on his journey to discover the secrets of Azrael’s past, as well as the dark fate that awaits him. During this journey into the dark world of magic, power, love and betrayal, Azrael must face the demons of his past, as well as the all-powerful Dark Sorceress … Read more

REVIEW: Brought to Light – Eliot Grayson

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Brought To Light - Eliot Grayson

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Tony Get It On Amazon About The Book A hitman and a fae walk into a café… Callum always gets the job done—whether he likes it or not—but this job isn’t like any other. The target’s too young, too pretty, and too appealing for comfort, and the clients are offering more threats than cash. And either the target poisoned his hot chocolate or he’s going crazy, because now magic stores and wizard-looking dudes are appearing out of nowhere. It’s really not Callum’s day. Linden’s on the run, and the human realm’s a … Read more

REVIEW: Haven – Morgan Brice

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Haven - Morgan Brice

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Tony Get It On Amazon About The Book Old secrets, hidden psychics, secret shifters, ghosts, scandals—and true love. A series of long-ago disappearances leads cold case private detective Austin Williams to investigate a troubled sanitarium. Jamie Miller is new in town, temporarily running the local historical association, and he willingly signs on to help solve Austin’s mystery. Sparks fly between them as they dig into the hospital’s troubled past. But someone wants the past to stay buried—and is willing to bury Austin and Jamie to keep it that way.  Haven is part … Read more

REVIEW: Geoffrey the Very Strange – Angel Martinez

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Geoffry the Very Strange - Angel Martinez

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Dan Get It On Amazon About The Book An outcast necromancer and a half-demon clerk need to save the world from seashell zombies. No pressure. Everyone’s always told Aspic that trouble can’t help following him because of his heritage. Determined to put the lie to half-demon stereotypes, he’s finally landed a good, quiet job as an herbalist’s clerk where the owner trusts him to man the shop alone. What could go wrong selling coriander and thyme? When Geoffrey first enters the shop, Aspic finds the little man’s eccentric appearance startling, then intriguing. … Read more

REVIEW: A Dragon’s Fortune – Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes

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A Dragon’s Fortune - Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes

Genre: Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Tony Get It On Amazon About The Book Cillian Roarke is the world’s sweetest dragon. He’s a great boss, a good person, and he spends his days making honey-glazed caramel treats in the shape of bunnies for his bakery, Honey Bunny. Still, the highlight of every day is watching the adorable college student who’s Much Too Young For Him stuff his face full of Cillian’s sweet buns. Finnick West is a college student who dreams of baked goods, much to the consternation of his figure-skating partner. She’s not offended by the temptation, but … Read more

REVIEW: Knight and Day – Jacki James

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Knight And Day - Jacki James

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Tony Get It On Amazon About The Book Theodore Knight has a curious nature. Ever since he was a child, he’s loved books that are full of danger and adventure. In real life, he’s a simple bookstore owner. But in his imagination, he’s a hero who goes on great quests to save the princess, or in his case, the prince, from evil dragons. Until one day, real life starts to look a lot like his imaginary world. . . and the fate of an entire kingdom rests on his shoulders. The world … Read more

REVIEW: The Emp Test – J. Scott Coatsworth

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The Emp Test - J. Scott Coatsworth

Genre: Sci-Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Jey awakens to find himself in the care of a handsome stranger – a cheff from one of the mountain tribes, enemies of his own people. Afraid for his life, Jey has no choice but to let the man take care of him and his broken leg. Avain is on his Aud’ling – his coming-of-age test that requires him to spend a couple months alone, away from his own people. When he finds the steader trapped under his aur with a broken … Read more

REVIEW: The Last Run – J. Scott Coatsworth

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The Last Run

Genre: Sci-Fi, Sci-Fantasy, Romance (arc) LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Sera is the last runner from Earth, bringing badly needed supplies to the Tharassas Colony across a twenty-five year gulf between the planets. Jas works on a hencha farm to make ends meet, harvesting berries from the semi-sentient plants. Neither one that knows their lives—and worlds—are about to change forever. The Review The only negative I have about this novella is that it is a novella.  I need more! I felt like I was so immersed in the crazy fabulous world … Read more

DOUBLE REVIEW: Arthropoda – Xenia Melzer

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Arthropoda - Xenia Melzer

Genre: Detective, Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild; Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book TEXT The Review ULYSSES’ REVIEW: This is Xenia Melzer’s first foray into murder mysteries, and it’s a good one. If the prose is not precisely gripping, the plot is, and the paranormal premise is superbly creepy. Also, the characters are wonderfully fleshed out, which is critical because the interactions between George Donovan and Andi Hayes give the book an emotional center that takes it beyond considerations of plot alone.  Andrew Hayes, known as Andi, is a hugely successful young homicide … Read more