Posts labeled Book Reviews
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
Review - Ocean's Echo by Everina Maxwell
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Tennal is a “reader,” someone with the ability to sense the thoughts of other people. He's more powerful than people realize and goes to unhealthy extremes to try and quiet the constant buzz in his head. Tennal is also the nephew of the Orshan head of state, and his activities are a constant source of embarrassment. In a desperate attempt to get him under control, his aunt makes arrangements for Tennal to be conscripted into the military and “synced” to a powerful “architect.
Tags: Science Fiction Space Opera
Review - Outrun the Rain by N.R. Walker
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Tully enjoys spending time in the tropical jungles of Australia's Top End, watching the violent thunderstorms that roll through the area. He's an amateur “storm chaser.” But now, Tully has agreed to escort a scientist from Melbourne into the forest. He's expecting some stuck-up old fossil, but the man who steps off the plane is near Tully's age. Jeremiah has always been fascinated by lightning. He's on a mission to prove himself to his colleagues back in Melbourne who think he's weird.
Tags: Contemporary Australia
Review - The Two Princesses by Beryll Brackhaus and Osiris Brackhaus
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Yaden and Ivan have largely recovered from their harrowing year trapped in Calarni space, thanks mostly to the love and support of their family. The missions they've undertaken since returning have not been stressful, mostly helping planets deal with disasters that require Yaden's special talents, but not very dangerous. Then word comes to the Lotus Pavillion that the Duke of Goa is trading in N'Bosoti artifacts. The mission requires the pair to go undercover in a way that threatens to open old wounds for Ivan.