The Prince’s Dragon Authors: W.M. Fawkes and Sam Burns Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Beginning any new series seems like it would be a tall order, regardless of genre, but I imagine doing so within the parameters of an imagined world and time, while trying to craft unique plotlines and characters, might […]
The King’s Dragon Authors: W.M. Fawkes and Sam Burns Reviewer: B. Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: I don’t get to read many fantasy stories, much less LGBTQ titles in the genre, so I was really excited about the potential surrounding The King’s Dragon. Both authors are new to me as well, which further piqued […]
Audiobook review: The Inside Track by Tamsen Parker As was the case with Thrown Off Track, the previous title in the License to Love series, listening to the audiobook was my first encounter with this story. Having seen Nick in action several times previously, I thought I’d be able to guess where the narrative was heading […]
Audiobook review: Thrown Off Track I couldn’t help but be excited to read Thrown Off Track when I found out that one of the main characters is Demisexual. As the wild child of their band, License to Game, bassist Teague Martell has had a lot of sex with partners of varying genders, but could never understand […]
Fire & Water Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I adore the Kate Kane stories and was happy when I learned that the third in the series, Fire & Water, was in the works. I was fortunate enough to be able to reread the first two novels (Iron & Velvet […]
Candy Hearts Author: Erin McLellan Reviewer: B. Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Benji Holiday is sick and tired of trying to be someone he’s not in exchange for crumbs of affection from boyfriends who end up leaving him anyway. A weekend of dedicated self-care with some of his favorite accessories or a no-strings fling […]
Audiobook review: Love on the Tracks Author: Tamsen Parker Narrators: Amelie Griffin, Alex Kydd Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Snow and Ice Games #1 Genre: Contemporary Romance, sports Source: Author I’ve now had the opportunity to read and/or listen to several titles by Tamsen Parker, and I can say with some certainty that Love on the Tracks is one of […]
Audiobook review: Skin After Skin Author: Jordan Castillo Price Narrator: Gomez Pugh Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Psycop #8 Genre: Paranormal Suspense, LGBTQ, m/m Source: Author Being a fan of the PsyCop series, and the audiobooks, in particular, I was extremely happy to receive this copy of Skin After Skin in a giveaway from the author. Though Crash’s presence in […]
Anyone But You Author: Brien Michaels Reviewer: B. Rating: C What I’m Talking About: I wasn’t sure about the premise of Anyone but You when I first saw it, but it sounded interesting, and I was eager to check out another “new-to-me” author. Having had a short time to think things over, I can say, […]
Shadows & Dreams Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: “Here lies Kate Kane. She achieved something. Beloved daughter. Sorely missed.” After having so much fun with the re-release of Iron & Velvet, I was fairly confident I’d enjoy the second novel in the Kate Kane, Paranormal Investigator just as well. […]
Shattered Bonds Author: Faith Hunter Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: After acquiring a couple of new titles (and their accompanying responsibilities) in the previous story in the series, Dark Queen, Jane has retreated to the Appalachian mountains, abdicating her positions in the hope of not succumbing to the magical cancer that is […]
Iron & Velvet Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: “Here lies Kate Kane. Killed in a foreplay accident. Beloved daughter. Sorely missed.” It’s been years since I first encountered Iron & Velvet, and on this new reading, it quickly became clear that no amount of fond remembrance or wistful intent […]
Master of Restless Shadows Author: Ginn Hale Reviewer: B. Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I’ve been fascinated by Ginn Hale’s writing since snatching Wicked Gentlemen off the shelf at a local bookstore on a gut feeling that I’m still glad for. To begin, I can’t recommend strongly enough reading the other books in the […]
Heart2Heart Anthology Volume 3 Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: This was my first opportunity to read one of the Heart2Heart anthologies, all of which benefit LGBTQ+ causes. Each revolves around their namesake dating app in different ways and include short romances based on reader suggestions, which I think is a super fun […]
Song For A New Day Author: Sarah Pinsker Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I don’t get to read many new-to-me authors these days, but I really enjoyed Song for a New Day, by Sarah Pinsker. The cover alone was enough for me to say, “Yes, please!” Though it easily fits under the […]