tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84309184889528502102023-11-16T03:57:36.691-08:00M/M Romance ReviewsM/M Romance Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447914607915411510noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430918488952850210.post-44016669482043004172016-11-24T19:18:00.002-08:002016-11-24T19:18:15.493-08:00Switch by L.M. Langley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="freeText10369980339433709875"><span style="font-size: large;">Greg is worried about his best friend Kyle. Kyle's life seems to be spiraling out of control. Greg doesn't mind picking up the pieces, but his normally smart, ambitious and good-looking friend seems more distracted than usual after his last break-up. And he's starting to get annoyed at Greg trying to lend him a hand. </span></span></div>
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This is the first time I've read a book written by L.M. Langley, the writing was very good, easy to read and the story flowed very well. For a book that way only 22 pages it was an enjoyable read.</div>
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This story is about 2 best friends Greg and Kyle, both of them have secrets that they haven't shared with one another and for some reason they seem to hold back a small piece of themselves from the other. Their friendship is important though and Kyle will do anything for Greg to ensure he is safe and happy even though Greg's life is sometimes out of control and he doesn't always make the best choices for himself.</div>
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Greg invites Kyle out one evening and Kyle see's something he didn't expect and they finally have a the conversation they were meant to have.</div>
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Switch is a short m/m romance novel, and I definitely will go check out L.M. Langley's other books as her writing did not disappoint me at all.</div>
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M/M Romance Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447914607915411510noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430918488952850210.post-25321806210341039282016-09-27T03:00:00.000-07:002016-09-27T03:00:09.191-07:00ENIGMA by Vanessa Liebe - Cover Reveal<div style="margin: 25px 0; text-align: left;">
It gives us great pleasure to bring you the Cover Reveal for <strong>ENIGMA</strong>, the first novel in <strong>The Enigma Series</strong> by <strong>Vanessa Liebe</strong>! Enigma is <strong>wet, wild, and deliciously sensual</strong>... guaranteed to tickle your senses in every fun and imaginative way.</div>
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<strong>Series:</strong> The Enigma Trilogy, Book 1<br /><strong>Genre:</strong> Erotic Romance, Contemporary Romance, Marital Heat</div>
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Mark and Lucy Fuller have a great marriage, or so they think. But there is always room for improvement and there is one side to their marriage that they have never discussed or indulged in and that is their fantasies. When Lucy is referred to a new club where they can enact their fantasies, albeit only be intimate with one another, they become members and discover a whole new side to their marriage with some interesting and positive results.</div>
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Mark had no idea being kidnapped by his wife could be so arousing or that she could spank so well. Caution! When you read about Mark and Lucy’s sexual fantasies you may need that cold shower. Join them on a wet, wild and deliciously sensual ride and dare to wonder about your own.</div>
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Vanessa is married with three children and resides in Hampshire, South East England. When not house training her children, reading or writing, she likes to sit in the garden with a glass of rose wine.</div>
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M/M Romance Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447914607915411510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430918488952850210.post-89988390703538210712014-05-16T08:10:00.001-07:002014-05-16T08:10:39.766-07:00Dangerous Boys and Their Toy by Shayla Black <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is an adult erotica novella (Rated NC-17)</div>
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<span id="freeText13928343061692278570">Trading orgasms for information isn't their usual way of doing business, but when a missing criminal-turned-star-witness and fifty grand are on the line, bounty hunter R. A. Thorn and Detective Cameron Martinez are prepared to put their bodies to the task and give gorgeous Brenna Sheridan everything she needs. An exchange they never anticipated becomes an experience none can forget-or walk away from. Sexual hunger sizzles the threesome, but the stakes and danger rise as a mafia bad-ass stalks Brenna. Soon, their "deal" is no longer about information-or sex. Emotions bind Brenna, Cam and Thorn together more tightly than they ever imagined as the men protect-and serve-the beloved woman neither can live without. "Reader advisory: Book contains some scenes of same-gender sex. "</span></div>
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While this isn't traditionally m/m, there is a significant plot about m/m and sex there too. So, please note that this book is a threesome. While mostly m/f/m, there is a bit of m/m and m/m/f. YAY! So I thought I would share with you all.<br />
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Anywho, if you like that kind of thing, this was a hot sexy quick read that can whet your appetite. It was well developed in the beginning and plausible. However, the ending felt a bit rushed and ended with insta love. Disappointment there. Still I enjoyed and not regret reading. <br />
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My Book Boyfriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06203677988692243546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430918488952850210.post-23691850360676646302014-04-17T01:00:00.000-07:002014-04-17T01:00:00.308-07:00BOYSTOWN Promo Blitz By Jake Biondi<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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BOYSTOWN is the continuing story of several couples living in Chicago's famed BOYSTOWN neighborhood (recently named the country's "most incomparable gay neighborhood" by readers of <i>OUT Traveler Magazine</i> and users of its website).
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The Mancini brothers -- as well as their friends and significant others -- are at the core of BOYSTOWN. Emmett Mancini, the youngest of the brothers, is a bright, caring guy whose boyfriend Keith Colgan has a past Emmett knows little about...yet. Derek Mancini, and his wife Joyelle, are BOYSTOWN's straight couple...but a recent encounter with hunky Cole O'Brien could have life-altering consequences for Derek. And Justin Mancini, the oldest brother, arrives in BOYSTOWN in episode 9 and brings with him a family history that both Emmett and Derek were hoping to forget.</div>
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BOYSTOWN has a very interesting history. Late last Spring, I started to toss around in my head the idea of writing a continuing drama that focused on gay characters. I considered some ideas for characters and storylines. Then I finally began actually writing BOYSTOWN in June of 2013 as an online story and intended to release one "episode" online per month, each ending in a cliffhanger. The story became so popular -- and the online reading audience grew so quickly -- that people from all over the country began to email me demanding to know what happened to their favorite characters and wanting the episodes to be released faster. They also had suggestions for future storylines! I was surprised and excited by the readers' response to BOYSTOWN and began to write and release installments more quickly. By November, I had released 10 episodes and the reading audience had expanded well beyond the borders of America.
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Because of BOYSTOWN's huge success online and the serialized nature of my writing, readers from all over the globe have been able to correspond with me and influence the storylines of the BOYSTOWN saga as I write it. It's really exciting to interact with fans in this way. I think it's something very unique to BOYSTOWN.
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Readers also suggested that I publish the first 10 episodes as a book rather than leaving them online. I took their advice -- and “BOYSTOWN Season One” was published in late November. The book is selling very well locally and nationally. In the meantime, I have continued to write additional episodes. Episodes 11 - 20 will be released this Spring as “BOYSTOWN Season Two.” The books are available in local bookstores as well as on amazon.com, bn.com, and through my website <a href="http://www.jakebiondi.com/">www.JakeBiondi.com</a>.
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Fans of BOYSTOWN are the best; they are very dedicated. One fan from Massachusetts loves the book so much that she organized an "online book tour" with 20 bloggers from all over the country to promote BOYSTOWN -- all on her own. Another reader has created social media accounts to help with promotion. I'm really humbled by and grateful for the kindness and generosity of my readers.
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As I have been working on Episodes 11 - 20, I have "leaked" them to some fans of the series to get their responses and input. I love this interactive creative process with my fans.
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I think readers really like that BOYSTOWN is written like a TV series. It moves quickly and keeps people on the edges of their seats! And now the BOYSTOWN team is working to bring BOYSTOWN to television or the internet.
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When my friend Aaron Savvy, who is a model, personal trainer, and actor living in Los Angeles, read the book, he called me right away and said, "We have to get this made into a TV series." What's interesting is that I created one of the characters with Aaron in mind, but I didn't tell him which character until after he read the book. Luckily, he identified the character right away and has been working ever since to promote the book and bring it to people in the entertainment industry who may be interested in bringing it to television or the internet. Aaron appears on the cover of the book.
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Then actor Billy Santoro became interested in the project as well. Billy expressed an interest in playing one of the characters and has also been working hard to get the book into the hands of entertainment executives. In the process, we have become good friends, which has been great. He has been so proactive about giving the book to directors and producers he knows.
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Another actor, Boston Miles, first learned about BOYSTOWN when he saw people talking about it on Twitter and Facebook. So he ordered a copy on his own and read it -- and then got in touch with me. He immediately recognized the huge potential of the project and offered to assist me in any way he could. So he is also promoting the book and interested in appearing in the television version.
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Most recently, I was excited to welcome actor DeMarco Majors onto the BOYSTOWN team. DeMarco is a phenomenal guy who also realized the potential for BOYSTOWN and has already been in contact with producers, directors, managers, and other actors to make the dream of turning BOSTOWN into a series a reality. He has such a great sense of "vision" and really pushes me to consider things from a variety of points of view.
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Things are moving very quickly and I am really excited. All of this has happened in less than 8 months…and the future of BOYSTOWN will surely be a bright one.
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Ben and Jacqueline</h3>
Later that evening, after her shopping spree, Jacqueline was sitting at the bar in the first floor lounge of her hotel. She was having a martini and talking occasionally to the bartender. Mostly, she was just taking in the scene and relaxing after her hectic day.
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“Yes, but they are strong,” she smiled.
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Jacqueline smiled and then put her phone and Max’s business card into her purse.<br />
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“That’s what bartenders are for.” He smiled and stepped away to greet a man who was sitting down at the bar, several seats away from Jacqueline. It was Ben Donovan, dressed handsomely in a suit and tie. He took his seat and ordered a Cosmopolitan from the bartender. As the bartender prepared the cocktail, Ben made eye contact with Jacqueline. She smiled, then looked away.
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“Go right ahead,” Jacqueline said. She was intrigued by the sexy stranger.
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“Hello, Shawn. I’m Jacqueline. It’s nice to meet you.” Jacqueline turned on her stool to face Ben, who sat down and faced her.
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Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Jake Biondi fell in love with "The Windy City" at an early age. He left the Chicago area for four years to attend the University of Notre Dame, from which he graduated with degrees in English and Business. He was awarded the university’s prestigious William Mitchell Award for Playwriting. Upon graduating from Notre Dame, Biondi returned to Chicago where he attended and graduated from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He has been living in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood for over 20 years.
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While studying literature, Biondi became a huge fan of Charles Dickens whose novels were originally released in installments, each ending in a cliffhanger to keep readers coming back for more. Because of his love of those novels as well as television dramas such as <em>Dynasty, Knots Landing, Dallas, </em>and <em>Revenge</em>, Jake Biondi decided to create a serialized saga for contemporary audiences. Thus, BOYSTOWN was born.
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Biondi began BOYSTOWN in June of 2013 as an online story and intended to release one "episode" online per month, each ending in a cliffhanger. The story became so popular -- and the online reading audience grew so quickly -- that people from all over the country began to email him demanding to know what happened to their favorite characters and wanting the episodes to be released faster. They also had suggestions for future storylines! Biondi was surprised and excited by the readers' response to BOYSTOWN and began to write and release installments more quickly. By November, Biondi had released 10 episodes and his reading audience had expanded well beyond the borders of America.</div>
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Because of BOYSTOWN's huge success online and the serialized nature of Biondi's writing, readers from all over the globe have been able to correspond with Biondi and influence the storylines of the BOYSTOWN saga as Biondi writes it.
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Readers also suggested that Biondi publish the first 10 episodes as a book rather than leaving them online. He took their advice -- and “BOYSTOWN Season One” was published in late November. The book is selling very well locally and nationally. In the meantime, Biondi has continued to write additional episodes. Episodes 11 - 20 will be released this Spring as “BOYSTOWN Season Two.”</div>
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Because of the popularity of the book, people have suggested that BOYSTOWN be turned into a television series. Biondi has begun to reach out to television networks and producers -- and their response has been very positive. Working with actors and other professionals in the entertainment industry, Biondi hopes to bring BOYSTOWN to television in the near future.
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Detective
Jeff Woods and his partner have a new case. Someone has been making threatening phone calls to the
mayor’s daughter, vowing to kill her disabled child. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Though there
have been accidents at the girl’s school—enough to take the threats seriously—the facts are few, and
leads are sparse.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Needing a
breather from the burden of the case, Jeff heads to a bar, where he meets Alex Fisher. Alex isn’t his
type, but he’s young and cocky and perfect for a one-night stand. Or two. Soon Jeff starts thinking about
how difficult and lonely it is being a cop, and that maybe Alex could fill a void in his life. But Alex has his
own obligations: a disabled brother who is the target of threatening letters.</span><br />
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sure he’s ready to play house or overcome his prejudices, but he begins to think Alex might be worth
it. Caught between his growing affection and his inner demons, Jeff struggles to focus on the case and
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This is the first book I've read written my Chris T. Kat and will say I did enjoy her writing style and look forward to reading more in this series.<br />
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We first meet Jeff who is a police detective in Atlantic City, Jess and his partner Parker are called out to investigate a murder. The murder victim is a disabled man. <br />
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After a hard day’s work Jeff decides to go out and have a drink in a local bar and find a man to have a quick romp. Jeff doesn't do relationship and just wants to get his needs met. In walks Alex who decides he wants to spend his evening with Jeff. Jeff hesitates as Alex is not really his type but decides to go with it. The chemistry between these two is great and the banter is quite funny.<br />
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The next day Jeff and Parker are called into their chief’s office and are asked to investigate the Major's daughters receiving some threats against her disable child.<br />
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As the investigation begins Jeff and Parker work together to figure out what is going on and if the threats hold any merit.<br />
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Meanwhile Jeff can't stop thinking about Alex and hopes to meet up with him again.<br />
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The mystery, the romance is good, the topic however is kind of hard to read considering some of Jeff's internal thoughts. But I enjoyed the story and really want to read the next book to see how things are going for Jeff, Alex and Sean. I also want to hear more about Parker.<br />
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Attachment Strings held my interested and I couldn't stop reading till I knew what was going on. The male/male romance is one of my favorite genres and I enjoyed this story, even though some of the Jeff's thoughts pissed me off.<br />
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Overall if you like mystery, romance and some hot male on male encounters then you should pick up a copy of Attachment Strings (Jeff Woods Mystery, #1). I would gladly recommend this story to my friends.<br />
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near Snake Alley, though not near enough to rouse suspicion if anyone saw my car. I was there early,
especially for a Friday night. I hadn’t been to this particular club in a while. The Lion’s Den—whoever
had named the club was nuts. But that’s just my humble opinion. </span><br />
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the name was supposed to be a very clever wordplay. Or just a nice paraphrase for 'meat market'.
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place at the bar and ordered a beer. It wasn’t crowded and from my spot I could overlook the dance
floor, most of the bar, and the entrance. Once a cop, always a cop.</span><br />
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sipped my beer and let my gaze wander. Around ten the club was filling and I had narrowed down my
options to three guys. All of them were tall, broad-shouldered men, able to take it a bit rough.</span><br />
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a few other guys, though it was a nice ego-boost to be popular. None of the guys who advanced on me
were my type: too small, too young, and way too cheerful. I had just finished my beer and decided to
try my luck with my main prey, a dark-haired, beefy looking man, when a hand landed on my arm.</
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around with a frown in place. I was face to face—well, almost face to face, the guy was maybe two or
three inches shorter than me—with a very young man. He smiled at me, showing off a line of white
teeth, and I blinked. When I was done blinking, I pointedly looked at his hand on my arm, but he didn’t
get the hint.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">His hand
stayed where it was as he ordered two beers. I found myself steered back onto the stool I had just
vacated. He sat down on the stool next to me and finally withdrew his hand. Only to hold it out to
me. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Hi, I’m Alex.
Pleasure to meet you.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I ignored his
outstretched hand. “Thanks for the beer but I’m not interested.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“You’re
not?”</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“No.” I wasn’t
interested at all. This guy was way too young and absolutely not my type. Fair-haired and slender in
built, almost delicate. I grimaced. He would find someone who’d appreciate his looks; there were a lot of
men who’d be pleased with someone like him. It just wasn’t going to be me.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“No? Really?
You don’t even know me.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“I’m not here
to get to know anyone.”</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Well, neither
am I.”</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I snorted.
“Why did you sound so offended then?”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Alex answered
with a shrug. “I’m not used to getting turned down, that’s all.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Arrogant little
prick. I patted his shoulder in a there-there gesture. “You’ll get used to it.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“No, I won’t.
I observed you for an hour and I want you. There’s no one with you, so I don’t get what the problem
is.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">My eyes
narrowed again. He had observed me for an hour and I hadn’t sensed it? Either I was drunk, which was
very unlikely, or I needed to pay better attention to my surroundings. I took great offense at having
been spied on without my knowledge. “Kid, do yourself a favor and pick up someone else. I’m not
interested, but I can point out at least two men who are.”</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“I can
point out at least four men who are interested in me, but I don’t care about them. I already made my
decision.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The kid was
incredibly arrogant. It should have been annoying but instead I was amused. He had balls and I liked
that. “You did? Tell you what, I made a decision myself and it didn’t include you.”</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“That’s only
because you didn’t see me before.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I laughed. “I
haven’t met someone that snotty in quite a while.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">He grinned at
me. “At least it got your attention.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The bartender
placed our beers in front of us and we both reached for them. We clinked the glasses together before
we both turned around to stare at the dance floor. From the corner of my eyes I inspected Alex more
closely. The blondness of his hair bordered on white. He had it slicked back, though it was already
starting to curl up on the nape of his neck. A loose strand repeatedly fell onto his forehead.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Unsuccessfully, he tried to tame it.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">He caught me
glancing at him when he tried to tuck the stray hair behind his ear. A light flush crept up in his cheeks
while he muttered, “It never stays where I put it.”</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“That’s why
you put a pound of gel into it?”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The light flush
turned into a deep red. “It wasn’t a pound, only half of a bottle.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I grinned at
him and stretched out my hand. He took it immediately. “Hi Alex, I’m Jeff.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Jeff,” he
repeated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">His gaze
wandered to our joined hands. His hand almost vanished in mine. There were no calluses on his and the
skin was baby-soft. Usually, I would have turned and run away. Oddly enough, I found myself stroking
my thumb over the knuckles of his hand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">After
swallowing heavily several times, Alex looked at me. “You got big hands.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Yep.”<br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“I bet you
know how to use them.”</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“I do.”<br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“You need to
show me. Really soon.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I smirked.
Even though he wasn’t my type, he was good for my ego. It had been a long time since anyone had
looked at me with such open hunger. I said, “I might do that.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“You might?
Didn’t you listen when I told you that you’re it for me tonight?”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Don’t push
your luck. At the very least I’m reconsidering.”</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“You like that
I’m pushy.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“No, I don’t.
It’s amusing, though.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Oh.” He
sounded vaguely embarrassed. Maybe now he’d shut up for a while.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">He did, but
never let go of my hand. Instead, he came to stand at my other side and looped his free arm loosely
around my waist. I raised an eyebrow questioningly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“So far you’re
only reconsidering. I’m making the best of it.”</span><br />
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children. She stumbled upon the M/M genre by luck and was swiftly drawn into it. She divides her time
between work, her family—which includes chasing after escaping horses and lugging around huge
instruments such as a harp—and writing. She enjoys a variety of genres, such as mystery/suspense,
paranormal, and romance. If there's any spare time, she happily reads for hours, listens to audiobooks,
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Detective
Jeff Woods and his partner have a new case. Someone has been making threatening phone calls to the
mayor’s daughter, vowing to kill her disabled child. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Though there
have been accidents at the girl’s school—enough to take the threats seriously—the facts are few, and
leads are sparse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Needing a
breather from the burden of the case, Jeff heads to a bar, where he meets Alex Fisher. Alex isn’t his
type, but he’s young and cocky and perfect for a one-night stand. Or two. Soon Jeff starts thinking about
how difficult and lonely it is being a cop, and that maybe Alex could fill a void in his life. But Alex has his
own obligations: a disabled brother who is the target of threatening letters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Jeff isn’t
sure he’s ready to play house or overcome his prejudices, but he begins to think Alex might be worth
it. Caught between his growing affection and his inner demons, Jeff struggles to focus on the case and
protect Alex and his brother as the danger builds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I parked
near Snake Alley, though not near enough to rouse suspicion if anyone saw my car. I was there early,
especially for a Friday night. I hadn’t been to this particular club in a while. The Lion’s Den—whoever
had named the club was nuts. But that’s just my humble opinion. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Maybe
the name was supposed to be a very clever wordplay. Or just a nice paraphrase for 'meat market'.
Because that’s what it was. Strangely enough, a lot of the men didn’t get that it was a meat market; they
believed in finding their true love here. Damn fools.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I found a good
place at the bar and ordered a beer. It wasn’t crowded and from my spot I could overlook the dance
floor, most of the bar, and the entrance. Once a cop, always a cop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">For a while, I
sipped my beer and let my gaze wander. Around ten the club was filling and I had narrowed down my
options to three guys. All of them were tall, broad-shouldered men, able to take it a bit rough.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I fended off
a few other guys, though it was a nice ego-boost to be popular. None of the guys who advanced on me
were my type: too small, too young, and way too cheerful. I had just finished my beer and decided to
try my luck with my main prey, a dark-haired, beefy looking man, when a hand landed on my arm.</
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Mind if I buy
you another beer?”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I turned
around with a frown in place. I was face to face—well, almost face to face, the guy was maybe two or
three inches shorter than me—with a very young man. He smiled at me, showing off a line of white
teeth, and I blinked. When I was done blinking, I pointedly looked at his hand on my arm, but he didn’t
get the hint.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">His hand
stayed where it was as he ordered two beers. I found myself steered back onto the stool I had just
vacated. He sat down on the stool next to me and finally withdrew his hand. Only to hold it out to
me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Hi, I’m Alex.
Pleasure to meet you.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I ignored his
outstretched hand. “Thanks for the beer but I’m not interested.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“You’re
not?”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“No.” I wasn’t
interested at all. This guy was way too young and absolutely not my type. Fair-haired and slender in
built, almost delicate. I grimaced. He would find someone who’d appreciate his looks; there were a lot of
men who’d be pleased with someone like him. It just wasn’t going to be me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“No? Really?
You don’t even know me.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“I’m not here
to get to know anyone.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Well, neither
am I.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I snorted.
“Why did you sound so offended then?”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Alex answered
with a shrug. “I’m not used to getting turned down, that’s all.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Arrogant little
prick. I patted his shoulder in a there-there gesture. “You’ll get used to it.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“No, I won’t.
I observed you for an hour and I want you. There’s no one with you, so I don’t get what the problem
is.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">My eyes
narrowed again. He had observed me for an hour and I hadn’t sensed it? Either I was drunk, which was
very unlikely, or I needed to pay better attention to my surroundings. I took great offense at having
been spied on without my knowledge. “Kid, do yourself a favor and pick up someone else. I’m not
interested, but I can point out at least two men who are.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“I can
point out at least four men who are interested in me, but I don’t care about them. I already made my
decision.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The kid was
incredibly arrogant. It should have been annoying but instead I was amused. He had balls and I liked
that. “You did? Tell you what, I made a decision myself and it didn’t include you.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“That’s only
because you didn’t see me before.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I laughed. “I
haven’t met someone that snotty in quite a while.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">He grinned at
me. “At least it got your attention.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The bartender
placed our beers in front of us and we both reached for them. We clinked the glasses together before
we both turned around to stare at the dance floor. From the corner of my eyes I inspected Alex more
closely. The blondness of his hair bordered on white. He had it slicked back, though it was already
starting to curl up on the nape of his neck. A loose strand repeatedly fell onto his forehead.<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Unsuccessfully, he tried to tame it.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">He caught me
glancing at him when he tried to tuck the stray hair behind his ear. A light flush crept up in his cheeks
while he muttered, “It never stays where I put it.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“That’s why
you put a pound of gel into it?”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The light flush
turned into a deep red. “It wasn’t a pound, only half of a bottle.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I grinned at
him and stretched out my hand. He took it immediately. “Hi Alex, I’m Jeff.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Jeff,” he
repeated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">His gaze
wandered to our joined hands. His hand almost vanished in mine. There were no calluses on his and the
skin was baby-soft. Usually, I would have turned and run away. Oddly enough, I found myself stroking
my thumb over the knuckles of his hand.</span><br />
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swallowing heavily several times, Alex looked at me. “You got big hands.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“I bet you
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“I do.”<br /><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“You need to
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I smirked.
Even though he wasn’t my type, he was good for my ego. It had been a long time since anyone had
looked at me with such open hunger. I said, “I might do that.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“You might?
Didn’t you listen when I told you that you’re it for me tonight?”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Don’t push
your luck. At the very least I’m reconsidering.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“You like that
I’m pushy.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“No, I don’t.
It’s amusing, though.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Oh.” He
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">He did, but
never let go of my hand. Instead, he came to stand at my other side and looped his free arm loosely
around my waist. I raised an eyebrow questioningly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“So far you’re
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Chris T. Kat
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children. She stumbled upon the M/M genre by luck and was swiftly drawn into it. She divides her time
between work, her family—which includes chasing after escaping horses and lugging around huge
instruments such as a harp—and writing. She enjoys a variety of genres, such as mystery/suspense,
paranormal, and romance. If there's any spare time, she happily reads for hours, listens to audiobooks,
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<strong><span style="color: #f1c232;">Alliance (Alliance #1) by Danyele Johnson & Shannon Dermott</span></strong></div>
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Warning - This book is intended for mature audience. Excessive language and sexual situations may not be suitable for younger teens. This story also includes m/m romance.<br />
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Keller Witmore is a bang ‘em and leave ‘em kind of guy. Seeing that he is an incubus, so you can hardly blame him. In all his seventeen years, he’s never had anyone, a mom nor a dad to show him what love means. No one except for Hudson, his best friend, his brother in every sense of the word except blood. Growing up in the boarding school for demon and angel Halves, he’s known no other life. But when a war brews and the campus is closed, he will find out a lot of things about himself, what he is, who he is and who he wants to become. When it’s all said and done, can he ever go back to the way things were?<br />
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Hudson Yarde’s life revolves around being Keller’s wingman, it’s a full time job with both it’s perks and drawbacks. Drawn into the Keller’s antics since a young age, Hudson stays to protect Keller from himself, stays to hide in his shadows, away from the spotlight. He stays to keep his secret. For years he’s been waiting for his incubus nature to kick in but it hasn't happened yet. A chance meeting, the impending of war and being freed from the judgment and rules, gives him the opportunity to be what he wants to be, himself. <br />
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Together they leave for the human domain. Neither of them aware of the others secrets or of those around them. And for the first time, a gap could wedge between them, carved by the sharp knife of distrust. Lies of omission will draw a line between them at the dawn of the war over humanity.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is one of my favorite authors. If you haven’t read any
of her books, you are missing out. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What
we have here is a story of secrets. And man there are some whoppers. Things happen
in this book that I hadn’t expected at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What’s surprising is how they handle it? I think that’s where
the twist I never saw coming happen. Specifically the party. Mmmm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This author always has delicious guys in her stories. Don’t
believe me, check out other reviews who say the same thing. I can’t wait for
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My book boyfriend Keller. (I got this from the author's blog. love it)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f6b26b;">An estimated 6 million LGBT students worldwide are dropping out of school because of harassment by peers and by staff.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f6b26b;">Source : Gay and Lesbian Alliance for Education. <a href="http://www.gale.org/">www.gale.org</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f6b26b;">Source : Stonewall UK, “Homophobic Bullying in Britain’s Schools – The Teachers’ Report”, 2009.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f6b26b;">In the USA, youth who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are four times more likely to attempt suicide, and youth who are questioning their sexual orientation are three times more likely to attempt suicide, as compared to their heterosexual counterparts.</span></div>
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<strong>Dark Edge of Honor by Aleksandr Voinov and Rhi Etzweiler</strong> </div>
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This is a m/m sci fiction romance novel (Rated NC-17)</div>
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<span id="freeText5622388755596711146">Sergei Stolkov is a faithful officer, though his deepest desires go against the Doctrine. A captain with the invading Coalition forces, he believes that self-sacrifice is the most heroic act and his own needs are only valid if they serve the state. <br /><br />Mike, an operative planted within Cirokko's rebels, has been ordered to seduce Sergei and pry from him the Coalition's military secrets. His mission is a success, but as he captures Sergei's heart, Mike is tempted by his own charade and falls in love. <br /><br />When the hostile natives of the planet Cirokko make their move, all seems lost. Can Mike and Sergei survive when the Coalition's internal affairs division takes an interest in what happened in the dusty mountains of Zasidka Pass...?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What a book. It was well written from the start. I can
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This book has many elements that I love. First romance.
Well, at to that m/m romance and it’s like the cherry on the top. Then, there
are military elements. I’m a big fan of police procedure books. So this was
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For me this book drew many parallels between here and now
with the military and religious belief against gay relationships and
transformed it off planet to this science fiction place. It made it easier I
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are a lot of taboo types of subjects handled in this
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soldiers and wounded military. There is just so much self reflection in the
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jack LeFleu did an excellent job with narration. It
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M/M Romance Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447914607915411510noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430918488952850210.post-16642877501742500252013-04-03T15:34:00.002-07:002013-04-03T15:34:57.385-07:00Lover At Last (Black Dagger Brotherhood #11) by J.R. Ward <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="freeText13413118199584007430">Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another....<br /><br />Blay, after years of unrequited love, has moved on from his feelings for Qhuinn. And it’s about time: The male has found his perfect match in a Chosen female, and they are going to have a young—just as Qhuinn has always wanted for himself. It’s hard to see the new couple together, but building your life around a pipe dream is just a heartbreak waiting to happen. As he’s learned firsthand.<br /><br />Fate seems to have taken these vampire soldiers in different directions... but as the battle over the race’s throne intensifies, and new players on the scene in Caldwell create mortal danger for the Brotherhood, Qhuinn finally learns the true definition of courage, and two hearts who are meant to be together... finally become one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I waited on this series. And for the most part I was
pleased. I have to say it was an interesting story. My problem largely lay in
the misunderstanding as basis for conflict which seems to be a running theme. I
barely could get through Rhages book because of it. Anyway, at least they
didn’t wait to the end to say what the meant. Although neither were listening. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">L</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There was a lot of set up for future books. And I have to
say it annoyed me in the beginning. I just wasn’t interested in anyone other
than Qhuinn<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and Blay. Well, maybe Layla
story. But by the end, I’m eager to see how these stories will play out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tres story will be much like Phurry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Xcor story will be much like Zhadist.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The drug dealer guy (sorry, I listened. I don’t have all
their names) his story will be much like Revenge. And I say to myself, will she
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jim Frangione did an good job. He kept with the characters
voices for the most part. However, there were times I had trouble differentiating
between Qhuinn and Blay, the two main characters. That can be a problem. But
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<span id="freeText13211945587135860975">Tom and Jeremy are young and in love. Their future is bright. Until Tom is changed into a vampire. Then all he has come to value in life along with his relationship with his partner is thrown into doubt. As he begins to lose the ties to his former human self, he explores new urges, trying to come to terms with life as a vampire. For Jeremy's sake, Tom struggles to retain his human capacity for love in the face of a desire to hurt the person he loves most.</span></div>
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<span>This is a short story about Tom who has been turned into a vampire and has to learn how to live with his long term partner Jeremy without killing him. Being a vampire isn't easy when Jeremy smells so good. This is a short romance novel, can love really conquer all? You have to read to find out. </span></div>
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<span>Benjamin Cole's writing was easy to read, story flowed well, I would like to read more of his writing, so I look forward to his next book. </span></div>
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<strong>Velocity (Impulse #3) by Amelia C. Gormley</strong> </div>
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This is a m/m contemporary romance novel (Rated NC-17)</div>
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<span id="freeText8049665632303355344">REACHING OPTIMUM SPEED<br /><br />For Detroit handyman Derrick Chance and his lover, Gavin Hayes, the holiday season is filled with the promise of new beginnings. Gavin’s officially moving in, and after the New Year, they’ll begin house hunting. But they both know all the talk of gift exchange, whose holiday ornaments go where, and what repairs and remodels will be needed to put Derrick’s house on the market is only a smoke screen.<br /><br />Before the month is over, Gavin will have the final verdict on whether or not his dangerously delusional ex, Lukas, infected him with HIV. No matter how good Gavin’s chances appear with the three-month hurdle already passed, neither he nor Derrick knows what the future holds for them.<br /><br />The holidays have always been a time of loss and mourning for Derrick, but now he has to stay strong as Gavin’s own fears and doubts assail him relentlessly. And when Lukas returns, unexpectedly penitent amid troubling revelations, Gavin has to ask himself whether he can offer Derrick the future he deserves, or whether these first few months of happiness are the best they will ever get.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First can I say, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">How
can this journey be over</i>? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just
absolutely loved these two. The beautiful thing about this series is you have a
couple dealing with a hard issue many face, yet they are so polar opposites to
add another layer of fascination to the story. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love the title of the book. If you dissect it, it tells a
story. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>V<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">elocity gives both how fast and in what direction the object is moving. </span>In
this case, it’s Gavin and Derrick. Not to give a whole lot away, but their
relationship was moving at Derrick pace for the most part in books one and two.
Now, they are moving at Gavin pace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The direction of their relationship is uncertain for a
number of reasons. But all is revealed between the cover of this book. It
unfolds in a way that brings light to a hard topic in a amazing way. This story
is the struggle for love to conquer all even for those that feel they may not
deserve it. It’s about not caring what others think. That love isn’t defined by
gender (we could say the same about race and religion). It’s about not giving
into the haters. N0H8!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">More importantly it’s about just love. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their love begins with Derrick’s resistance to
change, inertia. It accelerates into something more with Gavin and Derrick’s
tenderness and understanding. The velocity in which they move now will all seemingly
depend on Gavin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This has to be one of my favorite m/m romance series. It’s
beautifully written in told in a way that is respectful to individuals and the
disease. It is heartwarming and touching. I will forever be changed by reading
this story. It’s opened my heart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I look forward to more great things from this author. If you
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<span id="freeText6014657356557808043">Best Selling Gay/Lesbian Erotica Author brings you...<br /><br /><br />When Mike found out he would be sharing a dorm with a former football star, he was terrified. He'd been bullied by jocks all his life for being scrawny and weak and didn't have high expectations of how it would go. To his surprise, Brett was a great guy that was easy to get along with and seemed to enjoy his company. When Mike learned that Brett was gay, it was a shock but it also explained the threatening letters that Mike had been receiving. Was Mike really at risk because of a jealous ex? Was there even anything to be jealous of? <br /><br />*** Warning: Contains graphic descriptions of gay sex ***</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This story is sweet. That’s the best way to describe it.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is one thing true in this world, the heart wants what
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Number of pages: 250</div>
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Longchamps almost lost their careers to the fact that they couldn’t keep their hands off each other.</div>
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Sebastian is a country-fried Cajun rocker, and he’s been missing Markus ever since they broke up all those years ago. His label thinks he and Markus are a match made in ticket-sales heaven, but Seb knows better. He knows that it won’t take even the tiniest effort for Markus to break his heart all over again, and this time around he has way more to lose.</div>
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Time has changed both men, though, and while Markus and Seb try to fight their addictions, the big music industry machine has plans for them that don’t include the quiet life. Can Markus convince Sebastian that there are things more important in life than adrenaline and control? And can Sebastian make Markus understand that all he really wants is his music and his man?</div>
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Fighting Addiction by B.A. Tortuga<br />
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/478609716">5 of 5 stars</a><br />
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First I have to say is B.A. Tortuga is one fantastic author, this m/m romance story is written so well you can’t stop reading, the character feel so real that you only want them to be together. This is one of the better romance novels I have read in a long time. There are times when you feel so strongly for Sebastian and Marcus it breaks your heart and tears were shed.<br />
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This is a story of two men Sebastian and Marcus both musicians in the Country Music Industry, they know they have to keep their feelings and friendship a secret and because who has ever heard of gay country music artists. They make fantastic music together and getting caught in a situation they are basically forced apart. They know they have to choose their music above love or a relationship with each other. <br />
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Of course this is not easy for them, both end up struggling and fighting their own demons. Years later when Marcus cleans up his act he calls Sebastian who has buried himself so deep in his work, ends up taking pills and becomes OCD, they discuss working together again.<br />
With the chance of being reunited and making music together again and seeing the only man either has only loved Sebastian and Marcus jump at the chance.<br />
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This story is full of music, love, struggles, heartache and secrets, it is a must read.<br />
I have to say that I have given Fighting Addiction by B.A. Tortuga a 5 star rating, because the story is fantastic, the writing is superb it makes you feel so much for Seb and Marcus and you want a happy ever after ending.<br />
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Sebastian Longchamps is a little bit of an enigma, much more than his compatriot, Markus. Sebastian loves R&B, Zydeco, Southern Fried Rock, and the periodic 1980 power ballad. </div>
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Here are Sebastian’s all-time favorites. I’d love to know y’all’s.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This installment takes us to a well rounded boy with no real
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<span id="freeText11262306095031422291">GAINING MOMENTUM<br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gavin Hayes is everything Derrick could ask for in a lover. Gorgeous. Passionate. Great in bed. Derrick finds it very easy to just let himself go, to let Gavin guide him and teach him all the things he missed during a decade of celibacy. In the course of a single weekend, Derrick’s routine is transformed, his mornings and evenings filled with sex. Sweet, seductive, wild or raunchy, Gavin offers to him all the pleasure he’s denied himself for so long.<br /><br />But learning how to be a lover in bed is one thing. Learning to be one out of bed is another. For Derrick, being alone has become habit. Sharing his confidences doesn’t come nearly as readily as sharing his bed. And after so many losses, the last thing Derrick wants is to become dependent upon another person who might not always be there.<br /><br />And Gavin always being there is far from certain. With an ex-lover lurking in the background, and the question of Gavin’s future health still outstanding, neither Gavin nor Derrick feel capable of asking for anything more than right now. But neither will Gavin be kept on the fringes of Derrick’s life. Can Derrick let someone in, before the opportunity passes him by?</span></span></div>
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series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is just something special
in the writing and how the characters come alive to the point I feel as much as
they do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It always says a lot about an
author when they can draw out emotions while you read the story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And not just lust or anger, but passion and a
love beyond just caring.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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wonder how the world could be so cruel as to not accept the love that any two
people share. With so much ugliness in the world, how can it be wrong to
love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway, I digress as the tears
stain my cheeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was just so moved by
this story only finishing it short while ago.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, there is sex but there is
so much more than that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not that I didn’t
enjoy those parts, lol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But this series
is about a budding and struggling relationship to survive while the individuals
battle their own demons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beware, you
will not be the same after reading. And I mean that in a good way.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dark Waltz--A sizzling legend of
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s the year 2030 and the human
population has been annihilated by a virulent form of small pox. Liasare Davidson is desperately searching for
her brother, who has been missing for three months. It’s been eighteen years since she was
evacuated from Earth and she is horrified to see it’s become a cesspool of
unimaginable things.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US">In her quest to find her brother,
she meets Jurek, a powerful and enigmatic being that frightens her, yet she is
unable to resist. When things begin to
unfold between them, they both discover a paralyzing truth that puts Liasare at
grave risk. She must make a choice to
join Jurek and find her brother or fulfill a role she believes she is ill
equipped to undertake. </span><span style="color: windowtext;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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excerpt from A.M. Hargrove’s latest book, Dark Waltz, a Praestani Novel, to be
released November 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“Going somewhere?” that husky
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<span lang="EN-US">Crapitty crap!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">She sucked in her breath and
dropped her annihilator, as his voice startled her. Before her brain could
comprehend what was happening, she felt her body swirling through a vortex. She
finally came to rest in another place.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0a0a0a;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Disoriented and dizzy, she tried
to focus on her surroundings, but everything seemed to tilt sideways. She reached out her hand to stop herself from
falling, but only succeeded in grabbing a fistful of air. Not knowing which way was up or down, she
tried, unsuccessfully, to break her fall. Instead, she felt her breath leave
her body in a </span><span lang="EN-US">whoosh </span><span lang="EN-US">as
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<span lang="EN-US">Fighting for oxygen, her
diaphragm wouldn’t cooperate with her brain’s commands. Worse yet, she felt a pair of hands latch
onto her waist, drag her to her feet and ram her back into a wall. Her head hung down as she fought to draw in
precious oxygen, yet found she was still unable to do so. Then the asshole had the nerve to jam his arm
straight into her diaphragm and start demanding things of her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“Who do you work for?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“I’ll ask again, who do you work
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<span lang="EN-US">Double crapitty crap!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">He hadn’t realized she was so
close to losing it. He laid her out on
the floor and looked at her for a moment.
She wasn’t beautiful in that traditional, cookie-cutter sense, but there
was something about her that enticed him.
Her chestnut mane for one, and Jurek had always been a sucker for women
with beautiful hair, but those hazel eyes of hers were something else. Her full lips were kissably soft, he thought,
as he ran his thumb along her mouth. He
finally placed his hand on her forehead and in seconds, she came to,
moaning. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Her eyes fluttered open and when
the recognition in them flickered, those hazel eyes shot sparks of gold. Hovering before her was the dark haired man
from the bar. She wouldn’t have had to
open her eyes to know it was him since every cell in her body was on fire with
his power. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Soft black hair hung close to his
shoulders and he wore it brushed back off his face. Liasare briefly wondered if it would feel as
soft as it looked. He had a bit of
scruff on his face; he obviously hadn’t bothered to shave in the last couple of
days. His lips were full and sensuous
and definitely made for kissing. In
fact, Liasare could imagine running her tongue along that lower lip of his,
tugging on it and gently sucking it.
What made her nearly lose it were his eyes. They were extraordinary. Lavender, rimmed in indigo with flecks of
silver swirling within their depths, Liasare had never seen anything so
stunning in her life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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flew to her feet and threw a right uppercut that connected beneath Jurek’s
jaw. Had he been a lesser man, it would
have laid him out. Then she spun on her
heel and began the motion for an intended groin kick, but his quick reflexes
caught her leg before it connected and he flicked it off with his hand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“You flaming asshole. Who do you think you are? You fucking knock the wind out of me and then
you do it again for shits and giggles?
Who the hell do you think you are?”
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<span lang="EN-US">“Watch your language and I’m
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<span lang="EN-US">“Not anymore,” Liasare hissed as
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step, an arm snaked out and grabbed her around the waist. He pulled her tightly against his chest and
whispered huskily into her ear, “I asked you a question. I want to know who you’re working for and I
don’t intend to let you go until I get an answer.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that electrifying intense heat. She felt
her skin erupt in a million goose bumps as every hair on her body stood at
attention.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Damn him,</span><span lang="EN-US">
she thought. </span><span lang="EN-US">How
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<span lang="EN-US">“You have no idea Brownie.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“Mmm. Brownie.
For that glorious mane of hair you have.” His hand spanned across her stomach and she
felt a million butterflies suddenly erupt as he hugged her tightly against him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“I’ll bet you taste better than
one too.” If she could have turned
around she would have seen the corners of his mouth turn up as he baited her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Since the loss of his lively, charming wife to cancer six years ago, minister Paul Tobit has been operating on autopilot, performing his religious duties by rote. Everything changes the day he enters the church lobby and encounters a radiant, luminous being lit from behind, breathtakingly beautiful and glowing with life. An angel. For a moment Paul is so moved by his vision that he is tempted to fall on his knees and pray.</div>
<span id="freeText13818086720246370402"><br />Even after he regains his focus and realizes he simply met a flesh-and-blood young man, Paul cannot shake his sense of awe and wonder. He feels an instant and overwhelming attraction for the young man, which puzzles him even as it fills his thoughts and fires his feelings. Paul has no doubt that God has spoken to him through this vision, and Paul must determine what God is calling him to do.<br /><br />Thus begins a journey that will inspire Paul’s ministry but put him at odds with his church as he is forced to examine his deeply held beliefs and assumptions about himself, his community, and the nature of love.</span><br />
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Angel by Laura Lee<br />
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/275952512">4 of 5 stars</a><br />
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I really enjoyed this novel, Laura’s writing flows extremely well, the character descriptions and plot are easy to read and her words make you sit back and think. This is a male/male romance novel but I will say not a typical romance novel and the ending is not what I expected.<br />
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This is a story about a man who has lost his wife 6 years ago and suddenly finds himself attracted to another male. Oh before I forget to mention he is a Minister of his church and believes that his Church and religion is his calling. This story isn’t just about two men in a relationship this is a story of Christianity and one’s beliefs and dives into acceptance of yourself even when your church or people tell you something is wrong. It touches you and makes you think about acceptance.<br />
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Ian and Paul start off with a friendship and they help each other out with their own individual problems and how when you fall in love with a person it’s not always about sex or orientation sometimes is just about falling in love with that individual person.<br />
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This is a well written novel, I found myself very caught up in this story waiting to see what was going to happen and how Paul was going to reconcile his religion and his love of another man.<br />
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This is must read book, and I recommend anyone and everyone to sit down and pick up a copy of Angel. Don’t get me wrong though this is a male/male romance novel (which by the way is still one of my favorite genres) and there is some sexual content, but everyone should take a chance and read it.<br />
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I have rated it a 4 star rating for the story and for Laura Lee’s writing.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi99bZZosQzsefFBl2YVXBKD6v28DiU3F6Z2spuhvu48D_lCHcXmSxyBfKJmZDYlvLgfl8gvm9kZwP-PTxK_2p1DxWku-OUbVgY9cHp-76juA1U58lS1hlg739N1dYa4FMC6ydt7s5kpw/s1600/18167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi99bZZosQzsefFBl2YVXBKD6v28DiU3F6Z2spuhvu48D_lCHcXmSxyBfKJmZDYlvLgfl8gvm9kZwP-PTxK_2p1DxWku-OUbVgY9cHp-76juA1U58lS1hlg739N1dYa4FMC6ydt7s5kpw/s1600/18167.jpg" /></a><span id="freeTextauthor18167">I am the author of more than a dozen books, the novel Angel, and numerous non-fiction titles including The Pocket Encyclopedia of Aggravation (Black Dog and Leventhal), now in its third printing and published in France under the title Le Dictionaire des Contrairites; Arlo, Alice and Anglicans (Berkshire House/W.W. Norton), which tells the story of the church made famous in Arlo Guthrie’s song and movie Alice’s Restaurant; The Name’s Familiar: Mr. Leotard, Barbie and Chef Boyardee (Pelican Publishing), a Book-of-the-Month Club alternate selection and its sequel The Name’s Familiar II; the 100 Most Dangerous Things in Life (Broadway Books/Random House), which was featured on Good Morning America and CNN’s American Morning; Blame it on the Rain (HarperCollins), The Elvis Impersonation Kit and A Child’s Introduction to Ballet (both Black Dog and Leventhal), Schadenfreude, Baby! (Lyons Press), and Broke is Beautiful (Running Press). <br /><br />The San Francisco Chronicle has said of my work, "Lee's dry, humorous tone makes her a charming companion… She has a penchant for wordplay that is irresistible.</span><br />
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M/M Romance Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447914607915411510noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430918488952850210.post-81422799062833953242012-10-11T00:00:00.000-07:002012-10-11T00:00:18.071-07:00Cutaway (Ben's Life #2) by by Liz Borino<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="freeText12862853235646084743">Two years after Steve Michaels called, “Action!” on a new phase in his career as co-producer on the television show Ben’s Life, the lights go up again on his Dom/sub relationship with actor Zack Greene, but Hollywood cameras don’t always capture the truth.<br /><br />A mention of Steve’s past in the BDSM scene has Zack craving new ways for them to connect. All of the couple’s concerns fall away when Steve and his ex, Peter, are in a car accident. The last ones to know, Zack and Josh, Peter’s slave, rush to the hospital. The injuries from the accident force the dominant man to set aside his pride and accept help from Zack. Will the couple get to explore new boundaries in their relationship or will the dependency Cutaway the structure holding their relationship in place?<br /><br /><em>Warning: Spanking, D/s relationship, light bondage, two men who can’t get enough of each other.</em></span></div>
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What we have here is a loving relationship with a curiosity to delve more into a lifestyle that so far had been pretty vanilla.
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Steve’s mysterious hardcore Dom background is a mystery to me because I hadn’t read book one. And a little birdie told me that there is a short story included in the print versions of this series that would answer questions I have. Must look into that. <br />
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Anyway, Zach, his partner in every, is curious about a club Steve used to frequent. That were things really get interesting.
Anyway, this story is about the give and take between two loving people. It’s about trust and knowing when to accept help. There are a lot of lessons in this story that make it so good and interesting.
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I got my hands on book one. Now maybe I’ll have an answer or two about a thing or two mentioned that came before.
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My book boyfriends are Zach & Steve.
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<span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“This can’t be fucking right!” said Lance Corporal Michael Scott, checking his map for the umpteenth time.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stone had no answer for that one. He looked up into the lightening sky, which in the distance was being slowly tinged with pink, but saw no sign of their pick-up helicopter. Straining to hear even the faintest sound of rotor blades, Stone remained silent. Hearing nothing, he shrugged.</span></span></div>
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<span id="freeText8985598406814360394">The Good Guy: Haint-working runs in Dan Miller’s blood. Not everyone can help the restless dead cross over, especially when the haunting threatens the Living. But the death of his parents six years ago forced Dan to give it up in exchange for raising his brother and sister, all the while struggling to keep their rural NC farm afloat.<br /><br />So when the flamboyantly goth Leif Helsvin shows up on Dan’s doorstep looking for help with an evil necromancer named Runar, Dan’s first instinct is to turn him down. With two teenagers to look after, he’s already got all the trouble he can handle. Besides, the sexy Leif is too much of a temptation, and Dan is firmly in the closet.<br /><br />The Bad Boy: Pierced, tattooed Leif never has sex with the same guy twice. It keeps things simple, especially since his oath to stop Runar has him constantly drifting from one town to the next.<br /><br />But this time, it looks like Leif is going to need help, in the form of the very down-to-earth Dan. Since Nice Guys are off the menu, Leif just has to keep his hands to himself for as long as it will take to stop Runar’s latest scheme. But as Leif finds himself drawn deeper into Dan’s life, he quickly realizes he’s not just in danger of breaking the rules, but breaking his heart as well.<a class="actionLinkLite" href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15989080-hainted#"></a></span><br />
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would say is an excellent, well written novel by Jordan L. Hawk. This story is full or suspense and of course
a romance and paranormal elements. But this is not just a paranormal romance novel,
there is a lot more to this story, it was refreshing to read and learn about
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We meet Dan who has
come home from college to take care of his brother and sister when his mother passes
away, Dan’s family has being doing Haint
work for many years but now his goal is to take care of his brother and
sister. Keeping his feelings repressed Dan
knows he will never be able to be an openly gay man. Leif who is out trying to stop an evil that
has been unleashed, is openly gay and when his and Dan’s life’s cross paths
there is an instant attraction between both men. Dan knows he will never allow himself to have
a relationship with Leif ….he has so many secrets hidden within himself….and is
very worried about the people in the community and the fear of losing his
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There is sadness and
heartbreak while you read this story as you want Dan to overcome his issues and
find happiness with Leif. I have to say
there are times when you may need a Kleenex.
I love knowing there is going to be a happy ending and at times I was
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is a fantastic paranormal m/m romance novel, I have given it 4 stars and I definitely
will be reading anything Jordan L. Hawk writes as this story was really
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: magenta; line-height: 18px;">1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>How would you describe Hainted? </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">A pair of sexy ghost hunters must stop an evil necromancer from unleashing hell on earth. Along the way, there is angst, drama, zombie-slaying, and lots of hot sex.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: magenta; line-height: 18px;">2. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Which character you had most fun writing?</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Dan’s friend Taryn, because she has no filter and says whatever pops into her head, usually laced with profanity. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">As for the main characters, it’s a toss up, but I’ll go with Leif because even though he’s this very pretty (and angsty) goth, he’s a serious badass when it comes to fighting the undead.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: magenta; line-height: 18px;">3. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>What was your main source of inspiration for the story?</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I was mainly inspired by the area where I grew up, which may seem odd for a paranormal. Things are changing, but even today people still paint hex signs on the their barns to ward off bad luck. I grew up hearing ghost stories passed down through generations, some of them dating back to the earliest white settlers if not before. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Hainted is something of a love letter to that experience, if a love letter can be about the flaws as well as the positive experiences. Ransom Gap and Dan’s way of life are very much based on an amalgam of places and people I knew growing up (minus the laying of ghosts, of course).</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: magenta; line-height: 18px;">4. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>How did you come up with the title of your book?</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">In the southern Appalachian dialect, “haint” is essentially a way of pronouncing “haunt.” It can be used as both a noun and a verb: a haint is a ghost, a hainting is a haunting. The two main characters in the book not only lay haints to rest, but are themselves “hainted” by their pasts.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: magenta; line-height: 18px;">5. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>What books have most influenced your life most?</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I grew up primarily reading science fiction and fantasy, although the ones I liked best always had some kind of romantic element to them, even if deeply buried. Louise Cooper’s Time Master Trilogy profoundly changed my perspective when I read it as a teen, but I was also influenced by The Silent Tower and The Silicon Mage by Barbara Hambly, the first two Vampire books by Anne Rice, Michael Moorcock’s Elric Saga, Tolkien, and the works of H.P. Lovecraft. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">But that’s really just the tip of the iceberg. Truthfully, I believe I take some lesson, no matter how small, from every book I read.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: magenta; line-height: 18px;">6. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>What are your current projects?</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">My next novel, Widdershins, is currently in the editing stage. It’s a Lovecraft-inspired paranormal set in 1897, and tells the story of an uptight scholar hired by an ex-Pinkterton detective to translate an arcane book. Lots of monsters, magic, and of course fun in the bedroom.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Right now I’m working on a contemporary paranormal novella tentatively titled “Eater of Demons,” about a man possessed by a vampiric spirit and an exorcist who works for a government agency tasked with solving paranormal crimes.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: magenta; line-height: 18px;">7. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Do you see writing as a career?</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Absolutely! It’s my full-time job, and I hope it continues to be for as long as I can put words together.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: magenta; line-height: 18px;">8. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up? </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I secretly hoped I’d grow up to be a dragon or a werewolf, but unfortunately neither of those things have happened yet. Archaeology was my back-up plan, and I actually did that for little while.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">But I’m still hoping for the dragon thing.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: magenta; line-height: 18px;">9. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Where do you hope to take your writing in the future?</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">The first thing I ask myself before committing to any novel is “does this project scare me?” That is, do I fear that I don’t have enough talent, that I can’t pull it off, that I must be crazy for even trying? If the answer is yes, I get to work. The only way to improve is to keep challenging myself. I want to continue to grow as a writer, to keep pushing my boundaries.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: magenta; line-height: 18px;">10. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>What was the hardest part of writing your book?</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Figuring out how to portray Leif’s relationship with Runar, the evil necromancer who also saved Leif’s life as a teen and made Leif his apprentice. Leif owes him everything, but at the same time the guy is pretty evil. It was hard to make myself push their relationship as far as it needed to go, but I had to for the sake of the story.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="readable"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Thank you for having me on the blog! And thanks to everyone who has taken time to read this interview. Never forget: love has the power to change the world.</span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Blue Notes (Blue Notes #1) by Shira Anthony</span></strong> </div>
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A m/m contemporary romance novel (Rated NC-17)</div>
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3.5 out of 5 stars</div>
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Blame it on jet lag. Jason Greene thought he had everything: a dream job as a partner in a large Philadelphia law firm, a beautiful fiancée, and more money than he could ever hope to spend. Then he finds his future wife in bed with another man, and he’s forced to rethink his life and his choices. On a moment’s notice, he runs away to Paris, hoping to make peace with his life.<br />
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But Jason’s leave of absence becomes a true journey of the heart when he meets Jules, a struggling jazz violinist with his own cross to bear. In the City of Love, it doesn’t take them long to fall into bed, but as they’re both about to learn, they can’t run from the past. Sooner or later, they’ll have to face the music.<br />
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About the series: Each Blue Notes Series story is standalone and can be read in any order. All of the stories are set in the same classical music universe.</div>
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Jason was burned by his fiancé. Knowing he was part of the problem spurred him to take some time off from his demanding job. Thinking he would find solace in a causal fling, he never thought that he’d meet a guy that would draw out that part of him that was always attracted to men.
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This is a match made in heaven. And I did like the dynamics between the two. My only problem is the set up. I just don’t see the causal way Jason took it. As a lawyer, I would think he would be more cautious. But getting over that, it was a really cute story.
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<strong>Cut & Run (Cut & Run #1) ~ Abigail Roux </strong></div>
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<span id="freeText5287100944076539470">A series of murders in New York City has stymied the police and FBI alike, and they suspect the culprit is a single killer sending an indecipherable message. But when the two federal agents assigned to the investigation are taken out, the FBI takes a more personal interest in the case. Special Agent Ty Grady is pulled out of undercover work after his case blows up in his face. He's cocky, abrasive, and indisputably the best at what he does. But when he's paired with Special Agent Zane Garrett, it's hate at first sight. Garrett is the perfect image of an agent: serious, sober, and focused, which makes their partnership a classic clich: total opposites, good cop-bad cop, the odd couple. They both know immediately that their partnership will pose more of an obstacle than the lack of evidence left by the murderer. Practically before their special assignment starts, the murderer strikes again this time at them. Now on the run, trying to track down a man who has focused on killing his pursuers, Grady and Garrett will have to figure out how to work together before they become two more notches in the murderer's knife.</span></div>
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I’m a big crime/thriller/police procedural genre reader. I’d hoped that his book would mesh that love with my growing love for romance novels. And what I got was an interesting romance novel and a lack luster mystery.
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So, I knew the killer at Hello, but that is just me. I’ve read these types of novels from the best. In the end, I don’t think that was the real point of this novel or series. The point seems to be how these two clicked and came together.
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Characters – We’ve got two guys. I think they are both bi, but Zane didn’t seem so much bi as Ty did. Zane claimed to sleep with women, but I didn’t feel it. Anyway, for the most part I enjoyed the two. And let me confess, I didn’t enjoy Ty bottoming. It again, just didn’t feel right. However, I do think it added to his character development to let loose and give up control.
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Overall, it was a fun, cute, and predictable read. I will continue the series if nothing more to see where the author could possibly take it. It feels like we’ve had our HEA and I won’t be reading for the crime side of things. So my curiosity will have me reading at least the next one.
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My book boyfriend is TY.
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M/M Romance Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447914607915411510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430918488952850210.post-87150644028824749672012-07-29T06:06:00.000-07:002012-09-13T19:38:22.465-07:00Inertia (Impulse, #1) by Amelia C. Gormley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Inertia (Impulse #1) ~ Amelia C. Gormley</strong></div>
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This is a contemporary m/m romance (Rated NC-17)</div>
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4.5 out of 5</div>
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By the age of 21, down-to-earth Detroit handyman Derrick Chance had lost everyone he’d ever loved. Too worn-out and wounded to play the dating game, he wrote off the possibility of romance or even just sex. Living alone in the old house his grandparents had left him, with only his dog and a few close friends for companionship, he refused to consider himself lonely, or let himself wonder what he might be missing. He knew who he was and where he was headed. His life was comfortable, organized, predictable, and best of all, risk-free. He was content.</div>
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Until the day he installed some shelves for accountant Gavin Hayes. A contradictory combination of confidence and uncertainty, Gavin’s shameless flirtations drew him in with an intensity Derrick had never known he longed for. <br />
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As undeniable as the force of gravity, he abandoned ten years of self-imposed solitude and found himself falling rapidly for Gavin in defiance of all his usual slow and methodical ways.<br />
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But Gavin carried wounds of his own. Fresh from an emotionally abusive relationship that ended with a potentially dangerous betrayal, his future was far from certain. Derrick would have to decide if his rediscovered passion was worth taking the chance of another loss.<br />
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I’ve read so much “insta love” lately that this book was a welcome change. Thank goodness.
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This love story is slow brewed but not in a frustrating way. And I don’t mean that they didn’t get down and dirty. I mean that even though in the heat of the moment you may feel like it’s love. Love doesn’t happen that quickly. In order to claim true love it has to weather a storm or stand the test of time. That doesn’t mean you can’t have strong feelings for someone or be “falling in love”. But there is no way in a week or two you can claim love. Unless of course, you too have been to hell and back literally. Okay, that’s my opinion. Let me get back on topic.
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And again, a sigh of relief, that the conflict wasn’t based on misunderstanding. This is a personally preference for me. I just hate misunderstanding as the total and only reason a couple cannot be together. At least that is when the reader (me) is in on the misunderstanding and the characters aren’t.
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So it’s no wonder I found myself enthralled with this one. This story takes it’s time in the telling giving us a chance to know the main character. There is also a touchy topic discussed and I think the author did a wonderful job in handling it with care and dignity. Great job.
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My only complaint would be, I wish that we had a better understanding of how LeeAnn found him out. What did he do that gave her a clue? Which would also give us a clue when he understood his status. If you haven’t read, don’t make assumptions based on what I said. Those too lines are in no way spoilers.
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I think you will like this one. Check it out.
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My book boyfriend, Derrick.
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