Review - Not That Kind of Demom by Lisa Oliver
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Cyrus is an auto mechanic with his own garage in a small town in southern Montana. He has traveled the world but is now settled down in a place that gives his wolf and bear shapes plenty of space to roam free. A good bakery next door is an added bonus. One day, a demon comes to the shop with car trouble. While working on the minor issue, Cyrus catches the scent of his fated mate.
Review - Jarrah by Alexis Woods
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For seventeen years, fae prince Jarrah has helped a mysterious, powerful being restore her powers. The first step was seventeen years ago when Jarrah gave the one-year-old human Valter a drop of his blood so that the now eighteen-year-old prince is about to meet his two fated mates, a werewolf and a vampire. Step two is for Jarrah to meet his own two mates, who also happen to be a werewolf and a vampire.
Review - French Twist by Shawn Bailey
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Chef Gage is under pressure. Both the baker and pastry chefs have quit, and Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching. Gage decides to take a risk on two recent culinary school graduates. The new pastry chef, Valentin, is not only very talented, he's very beautiful as well. Valentin isn't the kind of guy Gage is normally attracted to, but he can't seem to resist the young man. “French Twist” is a barely novella-length story about finding love where you least expect it.
Tags: Contemporary Novella
Review - A Suitable Bodyguard by R. Cooper
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Zelli has always been a bit different. His family, which rules the valley where Zelli lives, has always mixed with the fae, and Zelli shows it more than most. His “condition” has made for a lonely life, and Zelli doesn't think he will be able to attract a suitor with his odd looks. Especially not the one he wants. Zelli has had a crush on one of the guards, Tahlen, since the day he arrived.
Tags: Fantasy
Review - Tripwrecked by A. Poland
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Aiden feels trapped in a life that doesn't belong to him. He hates his job, and nothing he does makes his mother happy, yet she expects him to be at her beck and call. When Aiden walks in on his long-term boyfriend in bed with someone else, he decides to take a break from it all. The small seaside town on Australia's Sunshine Coast is about as far away from Dublin as Aiden could get.
Tags: Contemporary Australia
Review - It's Not Unusual To Be Loved by an Alien by Chloe Archer
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River is a huge science fiction nerd. He also believes that aliens live amongst humans on Earth, and he's now convinced his new neighbor is one of them. When the neighbor drives off in the middle of the night, River and his uncle follow him out to the Nevada desert. What they find there will change River forever. This book is a hilarious romp about extraterrestrials living and working alongside humans on Earth.
Tags: Science Fiction Humor Tentacles
Review - Making Waves by Marie Sexton
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Ward grew up in foster care, moving from one home to another. The one constant in his life was Dean, who remained his friend through high school, where they shared a love of cars. Years later, the two stay best friends and work at the same garage, where Dean has become one of the stars of a reality show while Ward does the “real” work of fixing cars for all the clients the show brings in.
Tags: Contemporary Novella
Review - Leap by Laura Perry
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Adelphos is the Cattle Master for the Minoan city of Phaistos. It's an important job since one of his primary responsibilities is raising and training the bulls for the leaping ceremonies accompanying major festivals. Adelphos is very good at his work, but he hasn't been able to get over the guilt and grief from the death of his lover two years ago. When a beautiful new bull leaper catches his eye, Adelphos is plunged into a well of self-recrimination that might destroy him.
Tags: Ancient Greece
Review - Bound to Him by KI Brightly and M.D. Gregory
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Content warning: The book in this review contains a theme of dubious consent. Noah is used to being a disappointment to his domineering father. Not only is he gay, but Noah has no interest in the family business. He wants to be an artist. Alton is one of the nation's most successful entrepreneurs. The self-made billionaire is accustomed to getting what he wants. Alton sees Noah at a business party one evening and is instantly attracted to him.
Tags: D/s Slightly Kinky
Review - Face Blind by J.L. Merrow
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Corin survived the car accident that killed his lover, but it left him with some brain damage that made him “face blind.” He's unable to recognize people he has known for years, even his own brother. To escape the pressure of all the people who don't understand or over-compensate, Corin moves to Glastonbury. Shortly after moving in, Corin is exploring the famous tor outside of town when he has a chance encounter with Adam.
Tags: Contemporary UK Setting