Posts labeled Book Reviews
Review - Human Omega: Trapped in the Alien Jungle by Eileen Glass
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Carter is on the run with his two alien cage-mates through the jungles of the aliens’ planet after escaping from the insectoids that enslaved them. The two big feline-like aliens are more than friends to Carter, even though his attempts at communication continually fail to get anywhere. Their former masters pursue the trio relentlessly, leaving them little time to rest and eat. It takes a toll on them all, but especially Carter, whose human body is not designed for the climate.
Review - My Name Is Jimmy by Garrick Jones
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Australian Jimmy and his best friend, Sandy, grew up together and are closer than brothers. At the start of World War II, the two enlisted. Jimmy got sent to Ceylon and then on to India and Southeast Asia. Sandy is posted to Darwin but then killed in the first big Japanese bombing in February 1942. After the war, Jimmy goes to Darwin to find out what happened to his friend.
Review - Forget & Forgive by L.A. Witt
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Owen wakes up one morning alone in bed. That’s not unusual, since his boyfriend usually rises early for work. Only, Owen notices that there’s no sign of Matteo around the condo. It’s like he was never there. Things really get confusing when Owen realizes than an entire year is missing from his memory. Seeking answers, Owen sets about finding Matteo, who is apparently now his ex-boyfriend. Why did they break up, and is there any chance they can re-connect?
Tags: Fantasy
Review - A Dandelion for Tulip by R. Cooper
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David is used to attracting the attention of faeries. They keep saying things about his “shine.” Faeries are known to be fickle beings, so their attention soon moves on to other things. David knows the stereotype isn’t entirely true, but he’s been disappointed enough to guard his feelings. Besides, the one fairy David truly desires doesn’t date humans. Tulip loved a human once, but things ended badly between them. Tulip is extremely attracted to David, but his fear makes him keep his distance and hope David can find someone else.
Tags: Fantasy
Review - The Ownership Clause by KI Brightly and M.D. Gregory
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Wade’s manager, with whom the young man is also having an affair, hatches a plan to push the owner of the company out. The plan backfires, forcing the man to quit. He also dumps Wade, leaving the young man with nowhere to go. Wade can’t afford to quit, so he accepts an amended contact that puts him under the thumb of the vindictive Albion. Albion is a dominant with a strong sadistic streak.
Review - The Spoil of Beasts by Gregory Ashe
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The sherif and two inmates of the county jail are dead, and one of the deputies is missing, along with an inmate. Police Chief John-Henry hires private investigators North and Shaw to help track down clues. The trail leads the pair to a mega church in the same town as the Cottonmouth Club. The clues and bodies continue to mount up as North, Shaw and their friends try to track down the killers and figure out how it all connects to the club.
Tags: Mystery
Review - The Prince's Dearest Guards by Beau Van Dalen
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Prince Hal is celebrating his 21st birthday, although he doesn’t feel much like enjoying the party. The Prince is desperate to lose his virginity. That will probably have to wait, since tradition requires Hal to go on a hunt with his two newly appointed personal guards. When Hal meets his two guards, his outlook about the future changes drastically. He only needs to screw up the courage to tell the two handsome men what he wants.
Review - Broadway Butchery by C.S. Poe
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Detective Everett Larkin is called to a souvenir shop in Times Square where workmen have uncovered the mummified remains of a young woman. It doesn’t take long for the clues to point to another serial killer connected to the mysterious figure that’s been taunting Larkin. Once again, Larkin’s boyfriend and police forensic artist Ira Doyle, is there to lend a hand and provide emotional support. “Broadway Butchery” is the third murder mystery in the Memento Mori series.
Tags: Mystery
Review - He's The One by Barbara Elsborg
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Stonemason Col sees a block fall off the scaffolding and fall towards an unsuspecting employee of Asquith Hall. He dives for the young man and manages to get him out of the way. The guy isn’t Col’s type, but he still feels a spark of attraction to the man, Theo. What Col doesn’t know is that Theo is actually the heir to the estate. The two men are from vastly different worlds, and each has their own heavy baggage.
Tags: Contemporary UK Setting
Review - The Precipice of Understanding by C.J. Dragon
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An old enemy of the Daranii is once again probing the borders of their space. Talin and Jon are sent with a fleet of ships to take on the invaders. The expedition and its aftermath forces the Daranii to face some very uncomfortable ideas. It falls on Jon to help his life mate and the rest of Daran understand how to deal with failure and learn from their loss.
Tags: Science Fiction
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