In August 2024, I'm excited to combine two of the loves of my life: cruising and LGBTQ+ fiction and romance. I hope you'll consider joining me on the first Rainbow Readers Cruise! Until then, I'd love to introduce you to one of the attending authors, Rick R. Reed. About Rick R. Reed Rick R. Reed … Continue reading Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author Rick R. Reed
Book Review: Parts of Us (The Game #14) by Cara Dee
Read my reviews of previous books in The Game series: Top Priority (#1) | Their Boy (#2) | Breathless (#3) | Doll Parts (#4) | Out of the Ashes (#5) | The Shepherd (#6) | Adrift in the Embers (#7) | Hostile Takeover (#8) | Senseless (#9) | The Secret Plan (#10) | Apex Predator (#11) | Prowl (#12) | Hide With Me (#13) I enjoyed Doll Parts, … Continue reading Book Review: Parts of Us (The Game #14) by Cara Dee
Book Review: Shared (Trophy Doms Social Club #5) by Kate Hawthorne
Read my reviews of previous books in the Trophy Doms Social Club series: Humbled (#1) | Edged (#2) | Praised (#3) | Bound (#4) Barclay may be the final member of the Trophy Doms Social Club to fall, but Hawthorne brings this series full circle with yet another unique twist on the relationship and eventual romance between him and … Continue reading Book Review: Shared (Trophy Doms Social Club #5) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: The Ashes of Ackonir by Jennifer Cody
Cody is one of the most imaginative authors I know, so I already knew I was in for a wild ride when I learned she was working on a romance set in a steampunk/fantasy world. The notes at the front of the text are useful, but Cody also includes enough useful details in the first … Continue reading Book Review: The Ashes of Ackonir by Jennifer Cody
Book Review: Beyond Fate (Beyond #1.5) by Lee McCormick
Read my review of the previous book in the Beyond series, Beyond Time. Even though the author didn’t give me quite the ending I might have wanted for the previous book in this series (but an excellent one nonetheless), they almost did something even better—they gave me a second book. I immediately jumped into this … Continue reading Book Review: Beyond Fate (Beyond #1.5) by Lee McCormick
Book Review: Beyond Time (Beyond #1) by Lee McCormick
I’ve seen this book recommended multiple times since it first came out, and last night I was finally in the mood for something dark and angsty. Surprisingly, the book was neither as dark nor as angsty as I expected, though it included plenty of violence and more than one moment that made my chest do … Continue reading Book Review: Beyond Time (Beyond #1) by Lee McCormick
Book Review: London Fog (BrewBiz #2) by E.M. Lindsey
Read my review of the previous book in the BrewBiz series, Affogato. This book begins on the heels of the ending of the previous in the series, though can mostly stand alone. Wren and Percy have one of the most awkward meet-cutes ever, stemming from Percy’s good but misguided intentions and heightened by immediate chemistry … Continue reading Book Review: London Fog (BrewBiz #2) by E.M. Lindsey
Book Review: Rogue (Jericho’s Boys #2) by Onley James
Read my review of the first book in the Jericho's Boys series, Paladin. Often, when the hurt/comfort trope is applied in romance novels, the character doing the comforting comes from a much “better” place (in terms of emotional well-being or general life status) than the hurt character. Darker romances, on the other hand, tend to … Continue reading Book Review: Rogue (Jericho’s Boys #2) by Onley James
February Wrap-Up & March Goals!
The only thing worse than losing a week to being sick? Finally feeling better, catching your spouse's cold and getting sick a second time, and starting the next month already behind schedule. Luckily, life craziness is why I always pad my writing schedules, so I'm in no danger of missing any deadlines. (And I promise … Continue reading February Wrap-Up & March Goals!
Book Review: A Glint of Steel and Roses (Flame & Shadow #2) by L. Eveland
Read my review of the first book in the Flame & Shadow series, A Dream of Flame and Shadow. This book launches right in the middle of the action, catching us up with what we missed with Cian and Hellion already off to war at the end of the previous book. Our three heroes aren’t … Continue reading Book Review: A Glint of Steel and Roses (Flame & Shadow #2) by L. Eveland
Five-Star Reads for February 2024
The Trouble With Cowboys Jodi Payne & B.A. Tortuga (Sin Deep #2) Sam and Thomas are two of my favorite romance characters pretty much ever, so returning to their world is always like getting a warm hug. Kacey is nothing like Sam, however, and his reasons for arriving in New York City are just as … Continue reading Five-Star Reads for February 2024
Book Review: Scene Queen (The Court #2) by Charlie Novak
Read my review of the first book in The Court series, Drama Queen. The grumpy/sunshine trope, that particular twist on “opposites attract,” is one of my favorites. Novak does the trope justice here by adding a dose of spice to the dynamic that initially develops between Rhys and Evan. Their undeniable chemistry, fueled by the … Continue reading Book Review: Scene Queen (The Court #2) by Charlie Novak
Book Review: The Punk (Lost Boys #3) by Kelly Fox
Read my reviews of previous books in the Lost Boys series: The Thief (#0.5) | The Skeptic (#1) | The Crush (#2) This book is both exactly what it says on the tin and simultaneously full of delightful surprises. That Sawyer and Hen are meant to be is evident from events in earlier in the series (and obvious … Continue reading Book Review: The Punk (Lost Boys #3) by Kelly Fox
Con Report: Farpoint 2024
I usually try to get my con reports written and posted by the Wednesday after the event. Unfortunately, I came down with an awful sinus infection right after attending this event, which is why my write-up of Farpoint 2024 was delayed a week. Though the resulting con crud was awful, I still had an overall … Continue reading Con Report: Farpoint 2024
Book Review: Flamesworn (Immortals Descending #5) by Iris Foxglove
Read my reviews of previous books in the Immortals Descending series: Storm Front (#1) | Shadowfall (#2) | Daybreak (#3) | Tempest (#4) One of the (many) things I love about this series is how the authors take risks with their storytelling. Sticking with stand-alone books might be a safer way to entice readers, but even this series of … Continue reading Book Review: Flamesworn (Immortals Descending #5) by Iris Foxglove
Steel Legacy Cover Reveal!
STEEL LEGACY: STEEL EMPIRES BOOK 7 Release Date: April 25, 2024 | Pre-order your signed copy Pre-order Steel legacy The dramatic conclusion to the Steel Empires saga includes: 🩸 a vampire with unsettling, newfound power⚡️ a warrior-mage just trying her best☄️ a city under threat💥 magic vs tech💜 found family & queer rep Cover by … Continue reading Steel Legacy Cover Reveal!
Limitless Love Cover Reveal!
LIMITLESS LOVE: A POLYAMOROUS CHARITY ANTHOLOGY Release Date: June 11, 2024 | Special Pre-Order Price of $4.99 Pre-order Limitless Love Includes the novella Toward Unity by J.L. Gribble🛰 military romance💖 best friends to lovers💙 bi/pan rep🩶 aromantic rep↔️ side rep Cover by Coffin Print Designs & Graphic by River Designs Add to Goodreads | Blogger … Continue reading Limitless Love Cover Reveal!
Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author Kim Fielding
In August 2024, I'm excited to combine two of the loves of my life: cruising and LGBTQ+ fiction and romance. I hope you'll consider joining me on the first Rainbow Readers Cruise! Until then, I'd love to introduce you to one of the attending authors, Kim Fielding. About Kim Fielding Kim Fielding is pleased every … Continue reading Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author Kim Fielding
Book Review: Justice (Damned Connections #2) by Lark Taylor
Read my review of the first book in the Damned Connections series, Patience. The vampire Sebastian has never been the villain of any of the books in this shared world, but he’s always leaned pretty heavily toward anti-hero. I found the hint at the end of the previous book that he might end up with … Continue reading Book Review: Justice (Damned Connections #2) by Lark Taylor
Book Review: Heart2Heart (Contemporary) Vol. 7
This post includes reviews of selections from the contemporary half of the 7th volume of Heart2Heart charity anthology. Brie Mine Charlie Novak I have a soft spot for book nerds, being one myself, and I loved that Sage and Benedict first connected in chat conversations over their love of books and reading, especially since they … Continue reading Book Review: Heart2Heart (Contemporary) Vol. 7