Posts labeled Book Reviews
Review - A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
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It’s Apollo’s fate to become the sun god, but he keeps putting off ascending. He doesn’t want to become a god, like his father Zeus, who demands offerings of sacrifice and food from humans who are starving, then wipes out entire villages on a whim. Zeus is becoming increasingly impatient with his half-human son. He gives Apollo an ultimatum: either he ascends now, or spends a year with the human Prince Hyacinth learning how a “good” son behaves.
Review - Bread Crumbs by Kim Fielding
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Johnny plays drums in a band with his two half-brothers and Zimri, who Johnny has been secretly in love with for years. The band appears to be about to enter the big time when their manager, Johnny’s stepmother, announces some changes. Johnny is out. He just isn’t cute enough for pop music, even though he writes most of the lyrics for the band’s songs. Zimri quits the band as well in protest and convinces Johnny they can make it on their own.
Tags: Contemporary Music
Review - The Chaos We Create by KI Brightly and M.D. Gregory
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Tate’s short temper has gotten him into trouble, and not for the first time. He’s arrested after getting into a brawl at a stop sign. Problem is, he was on his way home from a robbery at the time, so the police have him on that as well. Tate is surprised when he is released without charge on the orders of Ramsey, a man who says he was a friend of Tate’s late mother.
Tags: Kinky BDSM Erotica Taboo
Review - Lost in the Woods by Crystal D. Budy
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Carter and Max continue their quest to pull down the Appalachian Order, a cult-like crime ring dealing in drugs, guns and human trafficking, which Max’s father is heavily involved in. The two also grow ever closer, but it’s difficult with Max’s erratic behavior resulting from the abuse he suffered as a child and with his husband. It doesn’t help that his ex keeps trying to re-insert himself into Max’s life.
Tags: Mystery
Review - Heart of Stone by Johannes T. Evans
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Vampire Henry is several hundred years old. Over the centuries, he has turned his hand to many things. Now, in the mid-eighteenth century, he is in publishing, but he needs a new personal secretary. His mind wanders too much to keep track of everything that needs to be done. Theophilus comes highly recommended, and Henry is instantly taken with the handsome yet reserved young man. Theophilus doesn’t know his employer is a vampire.
Tags: Historical Vampires
Review - Little God by R. Cooper
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Melis is the god of bees and honey, and desire. He’s among the youngest of the gods and a bit of an outcast. King Antero is one of the god’s most ardent followers. Antero is reputed to be very handsome, but has yet to find a suitable companion, someone who wants him for who he is rather than because he’s the king. He prays to Melis often for help in his quest.
Review - Master by Choice by M.A. Innes
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It’s still early days for Cooper, Sawyer and their prospective master Jackson. The ever-optimistic Cooper is already all-in on the relationship, but Sawyer is being cautious. It’s just in his nature, and Jackson accepts that. He knows he is going to have to let each of the two young men go at their own speed. Jackson is sure he wants the relationship with both of them to work, even though some people might not understand or accept it.
Tags: D/s Puppy Play Menage
Review - Sammy's Place by Sean Michael
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Sammy seems to make bad choices when it comes to men. The young man likes a bit of pain play, but his latest boyfriend really just likes to beat him up. Fortunately, Sammy’s best friend Jason notices the bruises and convinces Sammy to come stay with him and his boyfriend Harry. Jason and Harry try to cheer Sammy up by taking him to a party. They invite Harry’s friend Peter along as well.
Tags: Contemporary BDSM D/s
Review - Out of the Blue by Lyra Evans
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Fae Detective Nico Spruce has been unsettled lately. A recent undercover operation gave him reason to question his self-image. Then, while recovering from a bullet wound that ended the undercover job, his boyfriend cheated on him. But there’s no time to think about that now. A dead body has been found on the beach. There’s no clue to the identity of the young man, nor can anyone explain exactly what caused the big hole in his chest.
Review - The Roaming Sea by Mike Carss
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Callum is a pacifist at heart, but like all humans, he grew up hearing about the war to regain human territory taken by the pactrids. So, when he reaches the age of conscription, Callum does his part. Luckily for him, he shows an aptitude for medicine and is trained as a medic. He works near the front lines but doesn’t have to be involved in the fighting. One day, on his way back home for a rest, there’s a transport problem that lands him far behind enemy lines.
Tags: Fantasy