Read my reviews of previous books in the Lost Boys series: The Thief (#0.5) | The Skeptic (#1) Sometimes you don’t know how much you need to hear (read) something until it comes along at exactly the right time in your life. Fox has been one of my favorite authors since I discovered the Wrecked series a … Continue reading Book Review: The Crush (Lost Boys #2) by Kelly Fox
Holiday Letter 2023
Casa SiameseEllicott City, MarylandDecember 2023 Dear Family & Friends, Hanna, Erik, and the cats had a wonderful and successful 2023, closing out the year both happy and healthy. As has become tradition, we’ll once again be spending this Christmas on the high seas with a Caribbean cruise, followed immediately by a visit to our good … Continue reading Holiday Letter 2023
Book Review: The Player’s Lounge by Dan Calley
One of the things I love most about the queer romance subgenre is how it is so accepting of speculative fiction concepts that are unique and unexpected. Calley’s debut novel opens with a moment of high action that swiftly transitions to a quieter, but no less intense, fascinating quandary regarding reincarnation. Whether the speculative elements … Continue reading Book Review: The Player’s Lounge by Dan Calley
Book Review: Most of You (Beginning of Always #2) by E.M. Lindsey
Ready my review of the previous book in the Beginning of Always series, Halo. This book works completely as a stand-alone story, but putting this book together with Halo makes for a lovely duet. Emil wasn’t necessarily a villain in the other book who needed a redemption arc. The events in that book served as … Continue reading Book Review: Most of You (Beginning of Always #2) by E.M. Lindsey
Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author Evie McGlynn
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, Evie McGlynn. About Evie McGlynn Evie is a new author … Continue reading Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author Evie McGlynn
Book Review: Daddy Christmas by Cara Dee
I can’t keep my title as a Cara Dee superfan if I don’t read all the things, but I’ll admit that I approached this story with mild trepidation. First because of one of the major tropes, since “forbidden” romance (in this case between people of very different statuses within an office hierarchy) often stresses me … Continue reading Book Review: Daddy Christmas by Cara Dee
Book Review: Should the Sky Fall (Who We Are #1) by Amithia Raine
I can probably count on one hand the number of romances with the amnesia trope I’ve finished. The concept can feel incredibly contrived if not handled well. Obviously, writing a review means I did finish this book. Raine puts an intriguing paranormal twist on the amnesia trope, then proceeds to deliver a story that remains … Continue reading Book Review: Should the Sky Fall (Who We Are #1) by Amithia Raine
Book Review: Unnatural Fate by J.R. Gray
Gray is excellent at writing angst, and I could tell from the very first page that I was in for tears with this book. This fated mates story doesn’t even start at the moment these star-crossed lovers meet (though we do get that in a flashback). We’re dropped into the middle of the action, at … Continue reading Book Review: Unnatural Fate by J.R. Gray
Book Review: The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon
Kit Sawyer is a character who has carved his niche out of the weight of his family’s legacy. Harmon crafts each aspect of Kat deliberately, from his medical issues to his personality, to set him apart from both cliché genre archetypes and the expectations that accompany his last name within his own world. That care … Continue reading Book Review: The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon
Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author Chloe Archer
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, Chloe Archer. About Chloe Archer Chloe Archer writes M/M sci-fi … Continue reading Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author Chloe Archer
November Wrap-Up & December Goals
Apparently, today is December 1. The year is almost gone. Sounds fake, but okay. My highlights from last month included running away to the beach for a writing weekend with friends I haven't seen in way too long, finishing revisions to Earth and Water, and having a few writers friends look at the outline to … Continue reading November Wrap-Up & December Goals
Book Review: Sunshine (Trident Agency #1) by E.M. Lindsey & Kiki Clark
I’m a huge fan of open-world urban fantasy, so I knew ahead of time that I’d enjoy this new series cowritten by one of my favorite authors. Lindsey and Clark play with multiple romance tropes in this book while also stretching other limits with a setting completely different from our own world, while keeping everything … Continue reading Book Review: Sunshine (Trident Agency #1) by E.M. Lindsey & Kiki Clark
Book Review: Saving Him by Sara Hurst
Hurst takes a bit of a risk by opening this book at a point of conflict before we’re given a chance to emotionally connect with any of the characters, but it pays off in the long run. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident that the present-day events are the flash point for two men … Continue reading Book Review: Saving Him by Sara Hurst
Book Review: Sub Rosa (Valerius Mystery #1) by Jennifer Burke
In my experience, the best historical fiction involves stories that show the more things change, the more they stay the same. After all, people are people throughout history, just occasionally with better hygiene. Valerius is the highlight of this extended cast of characters for a story in which Burke effortlessly blends modern voice with a … Continue reading Book Review: Sub Rosa (Valerius Mystery #1) by Jennifer Burke
Book Review: Drama Queen (The Court #1) by Charlie Novak
Comparing the drag queen main character in this story, Bubblegum Galaxy, to the drag queen protagonist of an earlier Novak book would be easy, but this author immediately puts her excellent characterization skills to work by making their personalities and general vibes drastically different (in both drag and boy mode). At the same time, I … Continue reading Book Review: Drama Queen (The Court #1) by Charlie Novak
Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author Cara Dee
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, Cara Dee. About Cara Dee I’m often awkwardly silent or, … Continue reading Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author Cara Dee
Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author Alexander C. Eberhart
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, Alexander C. Eberhart. About Alexander C. Eberhart Alexander grew up … Continue reading Rainbow Readers Cruise Blog Tour: Interview with Author Alexander C. Eberhart
Book Review: Praised (Trophy Doms Social Club #3) by Kate Hawthorne
Read my reviews of previous books in the Trophy Doms Social Club series: Humbled (#1) | Edged (#2) Flynn may fit all the characteristics for being a card-carrying member of the Trophy Doms Social Club, but one thing I love about this series is how each member of this group of friends is still entirely unique. And … Continue reading Book Review: Praised (Trophy Doms Social Club #3) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: The Skeptic (Lost Boys #1) by Kelly Fox
Read my review of the prequel to the Lost Boys series, The Thief. This book easily works as a stand-alone, but I’ve now seen Beckett in two previous works by Fox (the finale of her Wild Heart Ranch series and the prequel to this series) and already knew I was intrigued by this character. I’m … Continue reading Book Review: The Skeptic (Lost Boys #1) by Kelly Fox