Month: November 2025

Series Tour: Boys’ Love Series by Rebecca James

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SERIES TOUR

Boys’ Love Series by Rebecca James

SERIES DESCRIPTION

Falling for his costar wasn’t in the script.

This series is based on the boys’ love genre popular in Asian countries such as Thailand, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, the Phillipines, and Vietnam. My books are set in Thailand, where “fanservice” is very popular, and center around the premise of two male costars falling for each other while filming a boys’ love series.

Books one and two go together. Books three and four can each be read on their own.

Genres: Contemporary MM Romance, New Adult

Overall Heat Rating for the series: 3 out of 5 flames

Cover Artist: Feddefar

The ebooks are available only through the author’s website.

Paperbacks available soon.

BOOK DETAILS

BOOK 1

Considering Rama’s ex-girlfriends nicknamed him “iceman,” fanservice with his male partner in a bl series might be a challenge.

Book Title: Boys’ Love

Length: 185 pages

Release Date: January 1, 2022

Tense/POV: first person present tense/alternating POV with occasional other character pov

Tropes: Forbidden love, actors romance, slow burn

Themes: Coming out, bisexual awakening, past abuse from family member, love

Book 2 is the sequel to book 1. This book does not end on a cliffhanger.

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Blurb

Rama’s dream is to be an actor, so when he’s offered an audition for an upcoming Boys’ Love drama, he jumps at the chance. Due to the popularity of bl dramas, a lead part in one is considered the quickest route to fame for young male actors. Rama isn’t worried about playing opposite a man; he’s more concerned about the outward affection that fanservice in the bl industry demands from its actors–his past girlfriends didn’t dub him “iceman” for nothing.

Recently outed in an industry that prefers their actors to be straight, Pravat feels lucky when he wins a lead role in a new series. The phenomenal chemistry between him and his co-star launches them to top fan popularity. By the time Pravat realizes he’s falling for Rama, it’s too late to turn back.

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New Release: Finding Harber by Duncan Gaye

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NEW RELEASE

Book Title: Finding Harbor

Author: Duncan Gaye

Release Date: November 10, 2025

Tense/POV: Third person/ past tense

Genres: MM Historical Romance, LGBTQ Fiction

Tropes: Friends to lovers, strangers to lovers, small town romance, forced proximity, shared bed

Themes: Love against the odds, found family

Heat Rating: 2 flames

Length: 291 pages

It is a standalone story and does not end on a cliffhanger.

Goodreads

Buy Links

Universal Link

Blurb

Part of The Long Shadow Series by Duncan Gaye

Patrick Callahan comes to Cape Breton expecting easy money from a quick and lucrative timber deal. Instead, he only finds humiliation. Swindled out of his inheritance and stranded in a windswept fishing village, he is left with nothing but a single suitcase and a future that has collapsed overnight. At seven and a half feet tall, Angus MacAskill is a gentle giant with his own past. In St. Ann’s, he is known for his silent kindness as much as he is for his stoic nature. He offers Patrick a bookkeeping job in his mercantile, and a place by the fire. What begins as a simple arrangement blossoms into a profound connection neither man could have ever imagined.

Set within the wild beauty of nineteenth-century Nova Scotia, Finding Harbor is a queer historical romance about survival, finding home, and a love that takes root slowly but with unshakable strength. Perfect for fans of Annie Proulx (Brokeback Mountain), Cat Sebastian (A Gentleman Never Keeps Score) and KJ Charles (An Unseen Attraction).

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Series Tour: Darklight Series by Sean Ian O’Meidhir & Connal Braginsky

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SERIES TOUR with Book 4 NEW RELEASE

Darklight Series by Sean Ian O’Meidhir & Connal Braginsky

Series Blurb

The Darklight series follows the tumultuous and increasingly complex journey of Nathen Hale, a newly awakened vampire on the autism spectrum, and Cameron Corazon, a powerful telepathic psychologist. What begins as a recruitment into a corporate scheme by Impetus—a shadowy mega-corporation involved in vampiric experimentation—soon spirals into a global conspiracy involving mages, shapeshifters, fae, and supernatural politics. As Nathen and Cameron navigate a deepening relationship, they find themselves entangled in ancient fae wars, corporate espionage, and the philosophical implications of artificial intelligence when they “adopt” SpArk—a sentient AI program with ever-growing consciousness. Alongside their fiercely loyal hacker friend Syn and other allies both old and new, they uncover horrifying truths about humanity, blood magic, and the creatures that lurk in both shadow and boardroom. At its core, Darklight is a queer, emotionally rich exploration of identity, neurodivergence, love, and survival in a world where power is hidden behind glass towers and ancient names, and where even memory can be rewritten. The story crescendos into a looming fae war that could change the very nature of reality itself.

Genres: Contemporary MM Paranormal/Urban Fantasy

Publisher: NineStar Press

The stories are best read in order.

Overall Heat Rating for the series: 3 flames

Series Buy Links

Amazon US | Amazon UK

Series Goodreads Link

BOOK DETAILS

BOOK 1

Surviving a new existence.

Book Title: Awakening

Length: 95 120 words

Release Date: May 14, 2020

Blurb

Nathen, a newly created vampire who was recently also diagnosed with High Functioning Autism has been “recruited” by his maker, a multinational corporation that has its finger on the pulse of the technology industry, to stop a terrorist plot. In the process he meets Cameron, a telepath and psychologist, who has a troubled past he keeps locked up in the shadows of his psyche. One who is blind to social cues and the other who can barely block out the thoughts of others, Nathen and Cameron find common ground as they learn more about each other and in so doing, themselves. Together, and with the help of their friend Syn, they work out the secrets of the terrorist group and learn that the duplicity of the corporation is far greater than they could have imagined.

Tropes

Autistic Genius Hacker, The Vampire Made Without Consent, Telepath Falls for the One He Can’t Read, Gay Best Friends to Lovers, Hacker Collective/Underground Resistance, Shadowy Corporation with Supernatural Ties, First Bite = First Orgasm, Soft Boy Vampire x Sarcastic Empath

Themes

Neurodivergence & Identity: Nathen’s autism shapes how he processes his vampiric awakening and the world around him, Consent & Bodily Autonomy: Nathen is turned into a vampire without consent by Impetus, paralleling real-world power imbalances, Found Family: Cameron, Syn, and Nathen become an unlikely but fierce trio, Isolation vs Connection: Explores the struggles of connecting across neurotypes and supernatural barriers., Corporate Exploitation & Ethics: Impetus as a faceless corporate villain manipulating human lives, Queer Romance: A tender yet intense gay romance between Nathen and Cameron grows from confusion to intimacy.

The book ends on a mild cliffhanger, but HFN

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Series Tour: Alvin Alonso’s Secret Files by Alex Woolfson

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SERIES TOUR

Book Details

Series Title: Alvin Alonso’s Secret Files

Book 1: The Reluctant Incubus

Book 2: Incubus Vampire Slayer

Author: Alex Woolfson

Publisher: Cinnamon Roll Press

Cover Artist: https://trifbookdesign.com

Release Date: November 10, 2025

Pairing: MM

Tense/POV: first person, present tense, single POV

Genres: New Adult MM Urban Fantasy

Tropes: Reluctant Monster in Hiding, Touch-Starved Hero, High Action, Slow Burn, Medium Spice

Themes: Coming of Age, Self-Acceptance, Choosing Good over Evil, Finding One’s Power

Length: Book 1: 80,000 words, 263 pages/Book 2: 80,000 words, 267 pages

It is a two-part duet. Book 1 ends on a cliffhanger. Book 2 resolves the story.

Goodreads: Book 1 | Book 2

Buy Links – Available in Kindle Unlimited

Alvin Alonso’s Secret Files series

The Reluctant Incubus | Incubus Vampire Slayer

BOOK 1 – The Reluctant Incubus

I’ve always been afraid of the monster inside me. Now I might have to finally unleash it.

Blurb

A hilarious, high-action M/M Buffy the Vampire Slayer—but all grown up, made spicier, and with a scrappy and lovable monster as the hero.

Perfect for fans of TJ Klune, David R. Slayton, and K.D. Edwards.

I was born an incubus, a literal soul-sucking sex demon. But I’ve deliberately never fed, so I don’t have any powers.

Still, that doesn’t stop an arrogant fae prince from blackmailing me into stealing a magical watch from a creepy San Francisco mansion.

Turns out, the artifact contains Collin, an all-knowing spirit with serious golden retriever vibes who looks like a cute twentysomething guy my age. If I can keep him from the fae, he swears we can be together—even physically—without anyone getting hurt.

The wrinkle? He’s also being hunted by bloodthirsty vampires who need the watch to end the world.

And my only ally? A smoking-hot monster slayer who’s all “touch him and die” whenever I’m in danger but who would most certainly kill me if he ever discovered what I was.

I’ve spent my whole life trying to be good—and okay, maybe dreaming of someone who could make me feel less alone. But to save Collin and stop the apocalypse, I’ll have to feed.

And once I taste a soul, there might be no coming back.

The Reluctant Incubus kicks off the New Adult M/M urban fantasy duet Alvin Alonso’s Secret Files. There is a cliffhanger in Book 1—but don’t worry: Book 2, Incubus Vampire Slayer, will be released on the same day. You will be able to binge the whole story, all the way to Alvin’s deeply satisfying HFN.

Content warnings can be found here: https://alexwoolfson.com/reluctant-incubus-content-warnings/

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New Release: The Missing Sentinel by Jessmyn Kingley

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NEW RELEASE

Book Title: The Missing Sentinel (D’Vaire, Book 45)

Author and Publisher: Jessamyn Kingley

Cover Artist: LJ Anderson of Mayhem Cover Creations

Release Date: November 6, 2025

Genre: MM Fantasy/Paranormal Romance

Trope: Fated mates

Themes: Love

Heat Rating: 3 flames

Length: 86 500 words

It is a standalone story. It does not end on a cliffhanger.

Goodreads Series Link

Amazon Author Profile

Buy Links – Available in Kindle Unlimited

Amazon US | Amazon UK

Ducarius is determined to find the missing sentinel.

When he succeeds, both men are stunned to discover they are mates.

Blurb

Skeleton Lord Ducarius Daray lives in a beautiful home with his loving family. Formerly a sentinel who had been stripped of his humanity, Ducarius does not dwell on his past. He finds fulfillment in his job, training with his daggers, and spending time with the Darays. But a mystery plagues his people, and Ducarius often searches for the lone missing sentinel.

In a realm far removed from the Council, Drexley dwells in a peaceful castle alongside the necromancer who was once tied to his soul. His days are spent ensconced in a library, refining his mind with a myriad of books. But his life is no longer idyllic, and Drexley fears the future. The land is crumbling. And his only family member is dying.

On yet another hunt for Drexley, Ducarius notices a magical anomaly and promptly falls into a decaying realm where he discovers his prey—who happens to be his mate. The attraction is strong, but they have little in common. Drexley is unlike other sentinels, and proud of his differences. However, his memory is poor, and there are things he cannot explain. Like why neither man can leave.

Together, they traverse a perilous path—one with secrets waiting to be revealed. Love is a noble goal, but it will take more than determination for these men to embrace Fate’s promise of a happy mate-bond.

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Series Tour: The Song of the Lost by Liv Savell and Sterling D’Este

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SERIES TOUR

The Song of the Lost Series by Liv Savell and Sterling D’Este

Publisher: L&S Fables

Genre: Queer Epic Fantasy

Best read in order

Overall Heat Rating for the series: 2 – 3 flames

Available in Kindle Unlimited

BOOK DETAILS

BOOK 1

Book Title: The Last Contender

Cover Artist: Merilliza Chan

Length: 669 pages

Release Date: November 27, 2022

Tropes: Forbidden love

Themes: Becoming who you truly are, found family, fighting for what is right

Goodreads

“What would you pay for freedom?”

Blurb

Your body?

Wynn is a carpenter in a small town in Northern Rhosan, but after he is torn from his family by ruthless Victors, he’ll have to learn to survive beneath their rule. When he is forced to hunt with the silent, stoic Dyfan, the two men forge a bond that might be enough to shelter them from a life of violence and cruelty.

Your people?

Basia and Danae are the children of nobles in the elegant, educated Phecean Confederacy. When Basia starts to discover just how horrifying the lives of slaves in her country are, she’s faced with a terrible choice: does she step up to reshape her home at the risk of losing her closest friend, or does she keep quiet and let nothing change? Dealing with the difficulties of her budding gender identity would be hard enough without the lives of millions on her shoulders.

Your mind?

Deep in the Tundra’s frozen heart, the daughter of a medicine woman learns to make poison. The dreams it gives her are full of blood, war, and terrible purpose, but when Iniabi’s village is raided by foreign soldiers, it’s all she can do to stay alive. Iniabi will have to use all the Tundra has taught her as destiny pulls her across the continent, but when it comes to the fate of her people, it’s not enough just to survive.

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Series Tour: The Heaven Trilogy by Reni Stankova

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SERIES TOUR and NEW RELEASE

The Heaven Trilogy by Reni Stankova

A Queer Fantasy of Angels, Demons, and Forbidden Love

MM Gay Epic Fantasy

Overall Heat Rating for the series: 2 – 3 flames

The stories are best read in order.

BOOK DETAILS

BOOK 1

Book Title: The Enemy of Heaven

Cover Artist: GetCovers

Length: 100 000 words

Release Date: second edition, February 2025

Tense/POV: third person, past tense, alternating POV.

Genres: MM Gay Fantasy, Epic Fantasy

Tropes: Political intrigue, forbidden love, power couple, slow burn

Themes: No homophobia (sexuality doesn’t play a role in the plot), however, there’s in-world racism and police brutality

It can be read as a standalone story and does not end on a cliffhanger. It’s a Happy For Now ending

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In a kingdom ruled by angels, falling for a demon is treason.

Blurb

As an angel prince of Heaven, Raphael has spent his youth fighting for demon rights. His efforts are fruitless until he meets Dante, a demon with dangerous powers.

Seeing potential, Raphael recruits him as his royal guard, scandalizing the court, and turning a demon into his closest ally in a mission to dethrone the King of Heaven.

Dante has always hated angels, but after Prince Raphael saves him from execution, he couldn’t help but follow him. Being the only demon among the angel elite is unbearable, but for the first time, he has hope for the future.

But a coup is a dangerous game. Can Dante protect Raphael long enough for him to ignite real change? And what does it mean for the Kingdom of Heaven when an angel and a demon dare to fall for each other?

Finalist of the 2023 Indies Today Awards.

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