Category: new releases
New Release: Blade Broken by Niranjan
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Book Title: Blade Broken (The Echelon Book 1)
Author and Publisher: Niranjan
Cover Artist: Artscandre
Release Date: March 4, 2025
Pairing: MM (MF minor)
Tense/POV: Third person/past tense/alternating PoV
Genres: Sword and Sorcery, Political Fantasy
Tropes: Assassins, spies, political intrigue, Not a romance. Has secret siblings, former friends turned enemies becoming lovers again, but it’s just a part of the story
Themes: Political fantasy with morally grey and complex characters, themes of forgiveness, redemption, found family are present
Length: 75 504 words/335 pages
Heat Rating: No sexual content. Not a romance. Some kissing and fade to black
It is the first book in the series and is not a standalone book.
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A spy lurking in the shadows, a nation on the verge of an invasion, a man desperate to protect his home.
Blurb
Lucian is the Blade of Castrial–the kingdom’s spymaster and first line of defence, lauded for his success in repelling an invasion from Garaner. But the war has left Castrial’s economy in shambles, and when the neighbouring kingdom of Sarian musters their armies and sends spies into Castrial, Lucian realises two things: they have a spy in their midst, and they can’t afford the cost of fighting off another invasion.
And if that wasn’t trouble enough, there is Alaric, the Shield of Castrial and the only man in the Echelon whose power is equal to Lucian’s. Returned from banishment like the vengeful spirit of their long-lost relationship, Alaric carries a deep-set grudge against Lucian, a grudge that may well be justified.
Lucian’s desire to protect his nation is nearly equal to his wish to reconcile with Alaric, but if he cannot get his act together and convince the Shield to work with him, Castrial will fall.
Blade Broken is a queer, sword-and-sorcery fantasy and the first book in The Echelon Series. If you love flawed characters, betrayals and redemption, and gritty worldbuilding with lots of political machinations, you will love this book.
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New Release: Bud by Russell J. Sanders
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Book Title: Bud
Author: Russell J. Sanders
Publisher: JMS Books
Cover Artist: Written Ink Designs
Release Date: December 1, 2024
Pairing: Transgender MF love story
Tense/POV: First person/past tense
Genres: Contemporary interracial new adult romance
Tropes: Transgender love story
Themes: Transgender sexual awakening, acceptance of self and others
Heat Rating: No sexual content
Length: 65 000 words/336 pages
It is a standalone book and does not end on a cliffhanger.
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Is young dancer Shelly Sheridan transgender? What does that mean?
Will Shelly’s new guardian, the uncle Shelly’s never met, understand? What’s next in Shelly’s life?
Blurb
Suddenly homeless, young dancer Shelly Sheridan, heartbroken at Christmas, is taken in by an uncle Shelly has never met and didn’t know existed. The burly ex-Marine uncle and his husband welcome Shelly with a shower of love and acceptance. Their friend Estrella, a retired ballet star, is enraptured by Shelly’s dancing.
Shelly makes a new friend the first day of school in this strange place but isn’t happy, feeling out of place and very different from the other boys. The new friend eventually suggests something Shelly didn’t even know was possible. Could Shelly be transgender?
When Shelly embraces this new idea, problems immediately arise. His former nanny doesn’t approve, and the trustee of his mother’s estate fights Shelly’s newly formed decisions.
With his new family’s unconditional love, Shelly hopes all will be well. It’s Christmas once again, and it will be a merry one if Shelly’s problems go away, and Christmas works its magic.
Demon’s Past ARC Sign Ups!
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New Release Blitz: Second Chance by S.B. Barnes
Title: Second Chance
Series: Hudson Valley Murder Mysteries, Book Two
Author: S.B. Barnes
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: 02/04/2025
Heat Level: 3 – Some Sex
Pairing: Male/Male
Length: 94800
Genre: Contemporary, contemporary, gay, demiromantic, Hudson Valley, mystery, murder, campus, town/gown, professors, auto mechanic, closeted, coming out, family drama, student/teacher relation, mental health
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Description
Almost a year after the murder that shook Lobell College to its core, the start of a new academic year brings familiar faces back to the scene of the crime. Daniel Rosenbaum starts his first year as dean of the English department and takes a hands-on role in advising students. Lily Peterson and Gianna d’Angelo return to continue their undergrad studies after the death of the professor they were both in love with.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Hudson, Tony d’Angelo is working hard. With his sister back in college, it’s all hands on deck to keep his dad’s auto shop running and take care of his infant niece. He still finds time to spend most nights with his boyfriend, Daniel, although he can’t seem to find the words to talk to his family about his relationship. Tony’s life is exactly what he’s always wanted it to be—so why does he feel like he’s struggling to be himself?
When a Lobell professor is once again found murdered, the idyll of the last months is turned on its head. Can Tony and Daniel stay out of harm’s way this time? Or will the fragile new peace they’ve found together be shattered?
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Demon’s Past Cover Reveal
Today I am super excited to share with you the cover for Demon’s Past! I love it so much and it just encompasses the entire theme of the novel so well!
Demon’s Past will be released on Friday 7th March 2025.
New Release Blitz: Diplomatic Liability by Rebecca Cohen
Title: Diplomatic Liability
Series: Devlin Taylor, Earth Ambassador, Book Two
Author: Rebecca Cohen
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: 01/28/2025
Heat Level: 3 – Some Sex
Pairing: Male/Male
Length: 65900
Genre: Science Fiction, tentacle/tail sex, aliens, interspecies, scientist, ambassador, space travel
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Description
Devlin Taylor is Earth’s first ambassador, seeing the universe with his alien boyfriend Zal by his side. But nothing is straightforward when you’re the first human on board a spaceship. Devlin and Zal need to keep their relationship hidden for now, and many others on the ship would like to get the chance to explore a new species’ anatomy.
New planets, strange worlds, and exciting adventures await Devlin, but when an unknown species tries to board the Chroalian ship, something doesn’t add up, and Devlin is left wondering what is going on. Add in homesickness, jealousy, and cultural differences, and Devlin has a lot to learn. Good job Zal is by his side every step of the way.
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Demon’s Past – Blurb
Today I am excited to share with you the blurb for my upcoming novel Demon’s Past!
Demon’s Past by Shari Sakurai
When apprentice merchant Thane Bremen travels with his family to Nagasaki, he is more excited about the exotic destination than studying his trade. A chance encounter with a local man gives Thane the opportunity to learn more about the culture of Japan.
Kokawa Taku is unlike anyone Thane has ever met before. He is outgoing, charming, spontaneous and Thane finds himself instantly drawn to him. Taku opens Thane’s eyes to new experiences, and perhaps a different future to the one that is mapped out for him. When their friendship turns into romance, Thane struggles with his father’s expectations for him and how the society he is from would view his relationship with Taku.
As they become closer, Thane learns that Taku is a vampire. With this, he begins to understand just what it means for them both. Taku will live forever, and Thane’s life will be over in a comparative blink of an eye. While Thane contemplates what it is to love the immortal, a disaster strikes that threatens to part them sooner than either of them thought was possible.
Demon’s Past will be release in ebook and print format on Friday 7th March 2025!
New Release Blitz: The Prince by Mell Eight
Title: The Prince
Series: Princes of Toval, Book Two
Author: Mell Eight
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: 01/14/2025
Heat Level: 1 – No Sex
Pairing: Male/Male
Length: 45800
Genre: Fantasy, MM Romance, nonexplicit, royalty, soldiers, politics, magic, magic-user, spies, coup
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Description
Captured as a prisoner of war, Prince Clament expects rough treatment. However, the extent of torment he endures is beyond even his expectations. When Prince Braxton frees him, Clament knows it’s only a farce meant to coerce him into finally spilling all his country’s secrets. Except, despite all his efforts—magical and common—Clament finds himself helplessly drawn to Braxton, wishing he could believe the tantalizing promises Braxton makes.
Unfortunately, the war continues to be fought. When the ongoing battle spills into Clament’s healing ward, resisting Braxton takes a backseat to simple survival. And yet, Clament knows he must make a terrible decision: believe in Braxton and betray his country, or betray Braxton and possibly get him killed. That is, assuming Clament is allowed to live long enough first.
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New Year and Demon’s Past Update!
First of all I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and good wishes for 2025 ahead!
Secondly, I am very excited to announce that Demon’s Past will be released on Friday 7th March! I am so happy to finally be able to share Taku and Thane’s first story with you all. More details will follow soon!
Shari Sakurai 