Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Release Blitz: Shifting Reality Series

Release Blitz: Shifting Reality Series




Perspective Shift

Book 1: Shifting Reality Series (The Hunter Jackson Tales Spin-off)

Luke and Katrina Book Trailer: https://animoto.com/play/1W1dtDTHZESNOOHG7TXEMA

Synopsis: 

Perspective is everything...
Tensions running high...
But love...
Well, it speaks volumes.

Before Hunter met Amelia there was Luke and Katrina.
It only took one look and Luke Kirkland was sunk.
Katrina is perfect.

Almost...

As tensions are growing between the werewolf army and the shape shifters Luke and Katrina find themselves falling in love. A love that can't get out to Luke's commander.
Luke is a werewolf. Katrina is a shape shifter. Their worlds aren't supposed to mix, but maybe together they can accomplish a perspective shift.

Will be available on Amazon, Free with Kindle Unlimted Amazon Link: http://goo.gl/Cp6XeN



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Tangled Minds by Posy Roberts 4 Star ARC Review

Tangled Minds by Posy Roberts 4 Star ARC Review

Blurb:
For years Beck Lund has taken care of his volatile boyfriend Brady, always putting Brady’s needs above his own and walking on eggshells to keep the peace. After Brady overdoses on heroin, his death devastates Beck. Thankfully his best friend, Timothy :, finds him the help he needs. Beck slowly starts to recover and moves in with Timothy to get back on his feet, but he’s oblivious that Timothy is secretly nursing romantic affection for him.

Beck focuses on his own healing for the first time in his life. After months of challenging his codependent tendencies and learning how to stand up for himself, Beck finally starts to trust his gut and hopes to one day love again. Timothy is patient throughout, taking care of Beck in ways no one ever has. But if Beck can’t recognize Timothy’s affection for him, it might be too late for them to move beyond friendship.

Tracy's Review:

4 Stars

This book was provided to me by the author/publisher via Pride Promotions in exchange for an honest review

Beck is left devastated and not sure where to go or quite how to heal after Brady, his boyfriend/partner of 10 years, dies of a heroin overdose. He comes home to discover Brady taking his last breaths. He is distraught, barely functioning. It was a rough road being in love with a severely depressed person, who uses illegal drugs to try to cope with the depression. Walking on egg shells when the depression turned to anger. Trying to lift someone up and make them happy, but failing. 

He gave me his hope. I wish he could’ve kept some for himself. Now that he was really gone, it was plain he’d needed it far more than I. I’d done my best to help him, but in the end, there was nothing that could’ve really been done.

After months of just existing, by the first Christmas without Brady, Beck is desperate to just get past the hurt and pain. He just wants to feel happy again, to not feel numb and broken. He tries something desperate, but his best friend, Timothy shows up in time to stop him, and helps him get back on the right path. 

With Timothy's encouragement and support, Beck begins attending a grief support group. He is encouraged to keep a poetry journal to help write his feeling down. Beck also begins to see a therapist. 

Not being able to afford the home he and Brady shared together he moves in with Timothy. He eventually heals enough to want to fall in love again, but is he missing what's right in front of his face?

This book takes us on the long journey of Beck's hearing process. It takes place over a period of about a year and a half. The first third of the book deals mainly with Beck's healing process. His guilt over feeling he should have done things differently and maybe he could have saved Brady. If he had left, given him an ultimatum, or just shown up 2 minutes earlier. We watch Beck learn to have a healthy relationship where there is compromise, equal give and take instead of him being the one always giving. 

This was an enjoyable, albeit sad book. By the first few pages I was already in tears. It was hard at times to read just how distraught Beck was over Brady's death. But in the end it left me happy and with warm and fuzzy feelings. This book takes you on a true roller coaster ride of emotions, so strap in and get ready. 



About Posy:
Posy Roberts writes about romantic male love. Whether her characters are family men, drag queens, or lonely men searching for connections, they all find a home in her stories.
Posy is married to a man who makes sure she doesn’t forget to eat or sleep; her daughter, a budding author and dedicated Whovian, helps her come up with character names. When Posy’s not writing, she enjoys crafting, hiking, and singing spontaneously about the mundane, just to make normal seem more interesting.
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Where to buy Tangled Mind
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Release Day: Acquiesce by Cory Cyr

Title: Acquiesce
Author: Cory Cyr
Release Date: December 30, 2014


Buy Links: Links will not work until the book goes LIVE
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Facebook Release Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/339909029523389/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular


Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/LZq7I3tuSdU


Blurb:

****18+ due to adult language and explicit sexual content*****

Caspian Vance~former child prodigy, now an accomplished professor of human sexuality at twenty-six has it all—an IQ that's off the charts, a stellar career at which he excels, and the drop-dead looks and body that make women spontaneously combust with lust.

He's been studying sex and women's behavior since he was sixteen. When it comes to the science of human lust and the rewards of sexual pursuits, he has all the answers.

Monday, December 29, 2014

Just Stay by Aria Grace - Book Blast, Excerpt, 4 Star ARC Review and Giveaway

Just Stay by Aria Grace - Book Blast, Excerpt, 4 Star ARC Review and Giveaway



Publisher: Surrendered Press

Cover Artist: Sexy Men Pix

Blurb(s):

When Spencer agreed to help take down the leader of a Portland crime family, he didn't realize he'd end the night with the bloodied body of an unknowing accomplice in his arms. His initial interest in Dylan was purely physical but when Dylan stepped in front of Topher's gun and saved Spencer, the lust quickly turned into something more. Something he wasn't sure he'd ever find in the fast-paced dot com world he was from.

For mature readers.


Categories: M/M Romance


Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23159297-just-stay?from_search=true



Excerpt:

He looks over his shoulder at his back, straining to see the smeared blood. “This should be fun.”

I turn around and step back to him. “Oh, right. Well, um, I can, you know, help with your back…if you want.”

Dylan’s eyes drop to my crotch and slowly trail up to my face. “Sure, if you don’t mind.”

I silently follow him into the bathroom. He turns on the bath faucet and sets the temperature. Looking down at his boxers then back at me, he steps over the side of the tub and lowers himself into the rising water, careful to keep his bandages dry. “Ahh, that fucking hurts but it feels good.”

I reach for the bar of soap and unwrap the delicate paper surrounding it. Dipping it in the water with a hand towel, I lather it up. “Lean forward a little.”

Dylan looks deeply into my eyes before scooting forward and resting his cheek on the side of the tub. With gentle strokes, I wash away the smears of blood on his back and side. When there isn’t anything left on his back, I hold my breath and move the towel to the outside of his bronze bicep.

One eye peeks open and Dylan smiles faintly without stopping me. “I could just fall asleep.”

“Well, I probably can’t lift you out without hurting your shoulder so try to stay awake for another minute.” With much more force, I run the sudsy towel over the front of his torso, stopping about an inch from the waist band of his wet boxers.


Pages or Words: 240 pages


Tracy's Review:

This book was provided to me by the author/publisher via Pride Promotions in exchange for an honest review

4 Stars

When Dylan's boss, Topher points a gun at Spencer, to save Spencer's life, Dylan jumps in front of him, and takes a bullet to the shoulder. 

Spencer is a computer geek from California. Dylan works for a crime family in Portland. The come from two totally different lifestyles/background. 

This was a good read, but it wasn't great. I liked both the characters, but I just didn't feel a connection or a chemistry between these characters. 

For as slow as the story moved in the beginning, it felt very rushed in the end, and questions were left unanswered, issues left unresolved. You have all this build-up, and then in a couple of chapters it's all over. I was left wanting a couple of more chapters to really wrap things up and tell me what happened at the climax of the story. 

I was actually really confused at the beginning of the story. It started at the shooting and I had no clue who all these people were or what was going on. It says all these books can be read as a standalone, but I actually think I would have benefitted from having read book 3. 

I do have one last burning question for Ms, Grace! 
I need to know how many time the word "shit" is said during the movie, The Breakfast Club!?! lol 




Author Name: Aria Grace

Author Bio: Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Aria enjoys the year round sunshine and laid back environment of the west coast. She lives with her husband and two children on a quiet hill that gives her lots of time to read and write. Her first series was a semi-traditional look at sexy gigs found online. She has now ventured into the exciting M/M world of gay erotica. She loves to hear from readers so please feel free to drop her a note or visit her at www.ariagracebooks.com.

Where to find the author:

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Twitter: @ariagracebooks

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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Early ARC 5 Star Review: Off Campus by Amy Jo Cousins




OFF CAMPUS (Bend or Break, Book One)

By Amy Jo Cousins


Blurb:

Everyone’s got secrets. Some are just harder to hide.

With his father’s ponzi scheme assets frozen, Tom Worthington believes finishing college is impossible unless he can pay his own way. After months sleeping in his car and gypsy-cabbing for cash, he’s ready to do just that.

But his new, older-student housing comes with an unapologetically gay roommate. Tom doesn’t ask why Reese Anders has been separated from the rest of the student population. He’s just happy to be sleeping in a bed.

Reese isn’t about to share his brutal story with his gruff new roommate. You’ve seen one homophobic jock, you’ve seen ’em all. He plans to drag every twink on campus into his bed until Tom moves out. But soon it becomes clear Tom isn’t budging.

Tom isn’t going to let some late-night sex noise scare him off, especially when it’s turning him on. But he doesn’t want any drama either. He’ll keep his hands, if not his eyes, to himself. Boundaries have a way of blurring when you start sharing truths, though. And if Tom and Reese cross too many lines, they may need to find out just how far they can bend…before they break.

The first book in the Bend or Break series from Samhain, OFF CAMPUS will be released on December 30th, 2014! You can add it to your shelf at Goodreads, or pre-order it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo or iBooks!

Friday, December 26, 2014

Nights Like These by Chris Scully - Cover Reveal, Excerpt, Giveaway, & Author Interview




Nights Like These
Author Name: Chris Scully


Author Bio:

CHRIS SCULLY lives in Toronto, Canada where she grew up spinning romantic stories in her head. When the tedium of a corporate day job grew too much, she took a chance and found her creative escape in writing. Always searching for something different, she has discovered a home in M/M romance and strives to give her characters the happy endings they deserve.

Author Contact:
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist: Bree Archer

Thursday, December 25, 2014

The Right Words by Lane Hayes - Excerpt and 4.75 Star Review

The Right Words by Lane Hayes - Excerpt and 4.75 Star Review


BLURB:

Escaping an abusive relationship left Luke Preston anxious and spouting panic-induced poetry. Desperate for a fresh start, Luke accepts a job remodeling a tired old beach house for a professional soccer player and his model girlfriend. While his passion is literature, not sports, focusing on the renovations eases his anxiety. Until the job he signed up for turns out to be more complicated than advertised.

Sidelined with a serious injury, soccer star Michael Martinez decides his beach house is the perfect place to recuperate. Remodeling might be the diversion he needs to keep his mind off his busted knee. Falling for the pretty designer with some quirky habits wasn’t on the drawing board. Unfortunately, Luke didn’t build a big enough closet for Michael to hide in. Having a star-powered sports career used to be all Michael lived for, but he’ll have to reevaluate his plans and find the right words if he wants to build more than a beach house with Luke.


Excerpt:

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Title:  Texas Pride, The Current Between Us, Nice Guys Series, Always 
Author: Kindle Alexander
Genre:  M/M Romance

Texas Pride

When mega movie star and two time Academy Award winner, Austin Grainger voluntarily gave up his dazzling film career, his adoring fan base thought he’d lost his mind. For Austin, the seclusion of fifteen hundred acres in the middle of Texas sounds like paradise. No more cameras, paparazzi, or overzealous media to hound him every day and night. Little did the sexiest man alive know when one door closes, another usually opens. And Austin’s opened by way of a sexy, hot ranch owner right next door. 

Kitt Kelly wasn’t your average rancher. He’s young, well educated and has hidden his sexuality for most of his life. When his long time wet dream materializes as his new neighbor it threatens everything he holds dear. No way the ranching community would ever accept him if he came out. With every part of his life riding on the edge, can Kitt risk it all for a chance at love or will responsibility to his family heritage cost him his one chance at happiness?


The Current Between Us

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Book Blast: Christmas, snow and...a merman? by Beany Sparks + Review + Giveaway

Christmas, snow and…a merman?
Author Name: Beany Sparks

Author Bio:

Beany lives in Western Australia. She first started reading romance novels in 2008, but it wasn't until January 2010 when her Kindle got delivered that the world of erotic romance opened its doors to her, and she hasn't looked back.

With suggestions and support from friends, her muse—“affectionately" known as PITA—was finally able to break free, and in January 2014 her first story was written. Since she can’t put PITA back in his box, Beany has decided to give in and team up with him. Together they’ve made plans to write both MF and MM stories.

Where to find the author:
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Cover Artist: Latrisha Waters

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Book Blast: My Mate, Jack by Garrett Leigh + Review + Giveaway

My Mate, Jack
Goodreads Link: My Mate Jack
Author Name: Garrett Leigh

Author Bio:

Rainbow Award winner Garrett Leigh is a British writer and book designer, currently working for Dreamspinner Press, Loose Id, Riptide Publishing, and Black Jazz Press. Her protagonists will always always be tortured, crippled, broken, and deeply flawed. Throw in a tale of enduring true love, some stubbly facial hair, and a bunch of tattoos, and you’ve got yourself a Garrett special.

When not writing, Garrett can generally be found procrastinating on Twitter, cooking up a storm, or sitting on her behind doing as little as possible. That, and dreaming up new ways to torture her characters. Garrett believes in happy endings; she just likes to make her boys work for it.

Garrett also works as a freelance cover artist for various publishing houses and independent authors under the pseudonym G.D. Leigh. For cover art info, please visit blackjazzpress.com
Where to find the author:
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist: G.D. Leigh

Book Blast: Shifting Gears (Shifting Paradigm Book 2) by Tina Blenke + Giveaway

Shifting Gears – Shifting Paradigm Book Two
Author Name: Tina Blenke

Author Bio:

Tina is a retired Air Force brat and has lived in several states as well as a handful of countries. She has always had a soft spot for literature and is a voracious reader. When she isn’t writing, she can be found cuddled up with a good book. Though Tina adores a thrilling novel with sappy lovesick heroes, she is terrified of things that go bump in the night. This makes for quite a complicated relationship with zombies, something that she just can’t get enough of.

Where to find the author:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tina-Blenke-Author/487878157926041?ref=hl
LinkedIn: Tina Blenke
Instagram: tinablenke
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Publisher: eXtasy Books
Cover Artist: Latrisha Waters

Monday, December 22, 2014

Release Day Blitz + 5 Star Review: Coming Home by Rebecca Brooke


synopsis 
Tanner Marano has finally found the girl of his dreams and after lots of hard work and heartache, Danielle is finally his. Now all he wants to do is make her his wife, but with meeting his parents and deployments, Danielle is more nervous than ever.

Danielle Renton went through immense heartache only to be brought back into light by Tanner. He is her own knight in shining armor. Yet there is a secret she's keeping for fear it will push him away.

When Tanner comes home with everything be as he left it?



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about the author
Rebecca lives near the shore towns of New Jersey, with her husband and two kids. When she's not writing she loves reading and watching SOA and TrueBlood.

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*This book was provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review*

5 Very HEA Stars for Coming Home!!

After Letters Home being such a tear jerker, I loved getting to see Tanner and Dani's HEA!! This book was not without tears, but they were happy tears! 

It's Tanner and Dani's first Christmas as an engaged couple, and Danielle is a nervous wreck. Tanner's parents are coming to visit. She will be meeting her fiancé's parents for the first time. Dani is terrified his parents won't like her. 

The last Dani had to "Meet the parents" she was in high school. Dani would definitely be horrified if she discovered Tanner's parents have no idea that they are, not only living together, but are engaged! (Bad Tanner lol) 

But Dani has no reason to worry. The meet the parents goes fabulously! They spend a fun loving Christmas with both their families, and their friends, who are of course extended family. 

I loved this book. It was great getting to follow Tanner and Danielle on the last leg of their journey to their HEA. This was short and sweet. It was a fast read and I loved that we got to, not only revisit Dani and Tanner, but we also got to see Marissa, Liam and of course the hilarious as ever "wonder twins" Greg and Colin! 

Rebecca is one of my favorite Authors (even if she doesn't like "A Christmas Story"!) And I haven't read a book by her yet that I haven't loved.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Dance With Destiny by Sloan Johnson 4.5 Star ARC Review

Dance With Destiny by Sloan Johnson 4.5 Star ARC Review


Blurb:
Tony DeLuca has to get to New York, nor’easter be damned. His older sister is getting married and it won’t matter to her if the entire east coast is shut down if it means she’s short a groomsman. She’s the only reason he’s willing to make the trip home to face a father who’s never forgiven him for wasting a perfectly good degree to become a firefighter. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to everything about Tony that his father will never accept.

Dominic Tricoli’s living his dream. He’s spent the past few years working to mesh his business degree and love of the outdoors into a thriving company, providing team building retreats for some of the country’s largest corporations. Unfortunately, there’s a price to pay for happiness, and having someone to come home to at night is the sacrifice Dominic made.

When Dominic overhears Tony’s plight, he’s drawn to help the man get to New York City. Little does Dominic know that one kind gesture will awaken a side of him he’s ignored for far too long. Against his better judgment, he gives in to his desires and Tony’s advances. Just for the night.

When destiny steps in, giving him another chance with the charismatic man who saved his hide, Tony’s willing to do whatever it takes to earn Dominic’s forgiveness and understanding. There may not be forever, but Tony’s determined to enjoy every single minute he’s given with Dominic.

You can’t fight fate. Whatever’s meant to happen, eventually will.

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Saving Michael by Ashley John - 5 Star ARC review

Saving Michael by Ashley John -  5 Star ARC review


Blurb:

The Deputy Sheriff of Surf Bay has hit rock bottom. After pushing his boyfriend away with his drunken, violent behavior, Michael doesn’t have any reason to live anymore. Sleeping in his car and on his father’s couch, Michael is spiraling further and further into a dark pit as he drinks himself to death.

The local vet, Caleb, is young, attractive and full of life. His passion is saving the animals that pass through his surgery, but when the very place he loves is engulfed in flames, it’s up to the local, drunk police officer to save him from the fire. After being saved, Caleb invites Michael to his mother’s annual Christmas party to make his ex, Ace, jealous, but as Michael and Caleb get closer, Caleb knows there’s more to the dark void of sadness that fills Michael, than first meets the eye.

He makes it his mission to save Michael, but is Michael beyond saving? Michael witnessed something horrific as a child that changed the course of his life forever, but will he be able to bring justice to the memories of his past so he can have a future?


Friday, December 19, 2014

A Paranormal Chipmunk Christmas by Jackie Nacht Book Blast + Giveaway

Book Name: A Paranormal Chipmunk Christmas
Author Name: Jackie Nacht




Author Bio:

Short, sexy and sweet— where a little love goes a long way.

That’s the best way to describe Jackie Nacht’s stories. She was introduced to M/M Romance through her sister, Stephani, and read it for years. Then, she thought it was time to put her own stories on paper. Jackie began writing short and sweet stories that ended with a happily ever after.

Thinking back to her own book addiction, where there were many nights Jackie stayed up way too late so she could read just one more chapter— yeah, right— Jackie decided to write short romances for young adults as well as adults. Hopefully, they will give high school and college students, or working men and women something they can read during their lunch hour, in between classes or just when they want to briefly get away from the daily stresses of everyday life.

Where to find the author:

Publisher: MLR Press
Cover Artist: Zathyn Priest

Icy Pretty Love by L.A. Rose Blog Tour + Giveaway



Title: ICY PRETTY LOVE
Genre: NA Romance
Author: L.A. Rose
Release Date: November 15th, 2014




Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/icy-pretty-love




Synopsis:

Glass-doll beauty. A shy, proper smile. Georgette Montgomery is the perfect billionaire’s fiancé.

Or she would be, if she existed.

A dark past. A smile that hides everything. At nineteen, Rae Grove escapes her disaster life by pretending to be other people—specifically, whoever the man paying her that night wants her to be.

Until she’s offered enough money for a one-way ticket to a better life. All she has to do is fly to Paris and pretend to be the fiancé of young business tycoon Cohen Ashworth for one month. Within an hour of meeting Cohen, Rae knows three things about him:

1. He hates everyone and everything.

2. He has abundant wit and a knife-sharp tongue.

3. He uses 2 to make everyone aware of 1.

Before long, Rae’s determined to crack open his unbreakable shell. Cohen’s determined to stay unbroken.

But no one escapes unscathed when two opposite worlds collide.~

Thursday, December 18, 2014

From the Shadows by Line F. Nielsen - Cover Reveal

From the Shadows by Line F. Nielsen




BLURB:

If you grew up in a alcoholic home..
Dated guys as evil as your drunken dad..
And never heard a kind word from the people who SHOULD love you..
Could you change your path?


My name is Nikki Rosso and I am scarred, I am shy and I am no one but I am about to start a fight against my past in hopes of finding myself but if I will ever win is a question not even I dare to ask.


He had been my rock, my only friend, but would he stand by me even when I had to take a stand against his best mate?


Nathan Mathews had a past, he was talented, he was tattooed and he was every woman's dream but though every woman wanted into his pants none ever stayed around for long.
I was soon to learn why..

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Hot Reads For The Trevor Project - 6 Hot Reads for One Cool Price just $10!!

Hot Reads For The Trevor Project - 6 Hot Reads for One Cool Price just $10!!



Get ready to lower your thermostat because your winter is about to get hot! For a limited time only, get SIX great reads by some of the hottest authors in M/M! A guilt-free guilty pleasure at an incredibly low price with all proceeds going to The Trevor Project!

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ABOUT THE TREVOR PROJECT:
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

A Scout is Brave by Jay Jordan Hawke (Excerpt Only Tour) + Giveaway

Book Name: A Scout is Brave
Author Name: Jay Jordan Hawke



Author Bio:
Jay Jordan Hawke holds a bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. in history, as well as a second master's in Outdoor Education. He loves everything sci-fi, especially Star Trek, and hopes to be on the first starship out of here. In the meantime, he teaches at a college prep school and anxiously awaits the day when he can write full time. In addition to all things sci-fi, his hobbies include camping, reading, running, and writing. He has lived in several Midwestern states and currently resides in Indiana. Ugh – get me out of here!

Author Contact:

Publisher: Harmony Ink Press
Cover Artist: Anne Cain