Cover Reveal: Mystique of the Fallen (D’Vaire, Book 42) by Jessamyn Kingley

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COVER REVEAL

Book Title: Mystique of the Fallen (D’Vaire, Book 42)

Author and Publisher: Jessamyn Kingley

Cover Artist: LJ Anderson of Mayhem Cover Creations

Release Date: October 24, 2024

Genres/Tropes: MM Fantasy/Paranormal Romance, Fated Mates

Heat Rating: 3 flames

Length: 90 660 words

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Two men from opposite worlds will discover if fate has all the answers.

Blurb

Venerable Knight Roman Calixtus was once renowned for his conquests. But the fallen knight put those days behind him. A dream grew inside him thanks to his closest friends finding their mates, and now Roman impatiently waits for the other half of his soul. But nothing prepares him for the day he discovers he is paired with a human.

Fallen knights do not get along with humans. None of them have human mates. It shocks Roman, and even the goddesses themselves are surprised by the match. Roman wants to find love. Instead, he is confronted with a belligerent human who believes Roman is a zombie.

Grant’s life is a mess. His boyfriend is controlling. His job is crap, and so is Grant’s outlook. The last thing he needs is a fallen knight in his face, trying to convince him they are meant to be together. Grant no longer trusts tender emotions, nor does he want to speak to anyone who is undead.

The connection Roman wanted is fraught with issues. So is the future, and neither man is prepared for what comes next. In order to get the matebond of Roman’s dreams, he needs the help of a powerful sorcerer and the diligent work of the goddesses watching over their charges.

In the end, Grant and Roman discover that, despite everything, they are a perfect match.

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Book Review: HEX by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

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24.10.02 (1)

HEX is an real page-turning chilling horror story in a small town setting. Tormented for hundreds of years, the town has put into place its own set of rules for keeping its dark secret. However, the younger generation want out and this causes the carefully thought-out plans to begin to unravel. 

The backstory / lore is extremely well fleshed out and believable, lending an almost sympathetic edge to the witch. With so many horrifying twists and turns, if you are looking for a spooky read this Halloween season, I highly recommend giving HEX a try! 

Audiobook Tour: Waylaid by J.M Snyder

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AUDIOBOOK TOUR

Book Title: Waylaid

Author: J.M. Snyder

Publisher: JMS Books LLC

Narrator: Nick Johnson

Release Date: August 16, 2024

Tense/POV: First person, present tense, single POV.

Genres: MM Fantasy/Romance

Tropes: Forced proximity, only one bed

Themes: Falling in love

Heat Rating: 5 flames

Length: 5 hours and 20 minutes

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

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It’s only supposed to be one night. Until it isn’t.

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Book Review: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa

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24.09.19

The Travelling Cat Chronicles tells the story of Nana, a stray cat who was rescued by his current owner Satoru. Due to circumstances, Satoru is unable to keep Nana. So, with his beloved cat, he visits 3 of his dearest friends to try and find Nana a new forever home. Switching between Nana and humans’ POVs, you get real depth and insight into the characters and Satoru’s sad reason for having to rehome Nana. The parts written from Nana’s POV perfectly capture the world-view through a cat’s eyes.

When I started this book, I felt unable to put it down until I have finished the very last page! A beautiful novel, which cat lovers will enjoy!

Book Review: Don’t Move Out (Crowhill Cove Book 1) by Rhiannon D’Averc

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24.09.12

I really enjoyed reading the first book in the Crowhill Cove series. Both Keaton and Olly were likeable and developed characters, each with their own issues and vulnerabilities that came to light throughout the novel. Their transition from enemies to lovers was gradual, which I appreciated as time was taken for them to heal from the past and truly get to know each other.

If you love college romances, then you will certainly enjoy Don’t Move Out and the Crowhill Cove series! 

 

 

Book Review: Echopraxia By Peter Watts

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24.09.05

I was so disappointed with this novel. I went in with such high hopes. Vampires, zombies and a solid space opera. Sign me up. The reality was that it was just dull. Nothing happened. The characters were uninteresting and none seemed to like each other very much let alone form any kind of connection with each other.

When there was a need for an action scene, it was so poorly written that you blink and you’ve missed it. I did not even realise a character had died until pages later as the description was so lacking. I am surprised I managed to finish this to be honest. Such a shame as it could have been a really amazing novel.

New Release: The Best Wrong Thing by Colette Davison

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NEW RELEASE

Book Title: Best Wrong Thing

Author and Publisher: Colette Davison

Cover Artist: Covers by Jo

Release Date: August 23, 2024

Genre: Contemporary M/M Romance

Tropes: Forbidden romance, secret relationship, one-night stand to lovers, age-gap

Themes: Being true to yourself

Heat Rating: 3.5-4 flames

Length: 56 000 words

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

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How can something that feels so right be wrong?

Blurb

What do you do when your dad tells you he’s married the woman he had an affair with? Go out and get drunk.

At least, that’s my plan until the cute guy behind the bar chats me up. One thing leads to another, and we end up in bed together, only for me to discover he’s the last person on earth I should be fooling around with.

The problem? I can’t keep away, even though I know I should.

The more time I spend with Archer, the deeper I fall for him.

But when everyone around us will judge us for being together, can I be brave enough to admit he’s the best wrong thing to ever happen to me?

Best Wrong Thing is a one-night stand-to-lovers forbidden romance, with an age gap relationship, a strained holiday, and parents behaving badly.

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Release Blitz: Town Bronze Regency Box Set Trilogy by Ellie Thomas

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BOX SET RELEASE BLITZ

Book Title: Town Bronze Regency Box Set Trilogy

Author: Ellie Thomas

Publisher: JMS Books

Release Date: August 10, 2024

Genre: Historical Regency M/M Romance

Tropes: Hurt/comfort, Younger/older

Themes: Cross-dressing, Spanking, Coming of age, Society of men

Heat Rating: 3 flames

Length: 66 677 words

It Is the complete trilogy in a box set and does not end on a cliffhanger.

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This Regency box set comprises the three Town Bronze novellas by Ellie Thomas; Town Bronze, Pantaloons and Petticoats and Impeccable Credentials, with three young men, each unexpectedly finding love.

Blurb

All three novellas in Ellie Thomas’ Regency Town Bronze series are gathered together in this box set. A trio of young gentlemen, former university friends, Jasper, Barney and Julian, are set loose in Regency London to pursue carefree pleasure. Instead, they find unexpected romance and follow their individual paths to true love. Contains the stories:

Town Bronze: In 1812, Jasper Goodhew departs from sleepy Somerset for his first London season, anticipating fun, frolics and drunken debauchery. But to his consternation, he finds that a spanking from the firm hand of a particular older man sets him ablaze.

Can Jasper and Sir Mortimer Cleverly overlook their unorthodox introduction to become friends? Or is Jasper unable to resist his deepest instincts?

Pantaloons and Petticoats: In the autumn of 1812, Barney Marshall is a carefree young man, able to afford every variety of entertainment in Regency London while remaining heart-whole and fancy-free. All that changes after a passionate encounter with Rose, who by day is Ross, a clerk at Coutts Bank. Can Barney persuade Rose to trust him? And might their connection blossom into love?

Impeccable Credentials: In the autumn of 1812, aristocrat Julian Buchanan faces a crisis. He must choose between the trappings of his privileged life or the man he loves. Will Julian submit to his father’s decree and marry to further the family name? Or can he find the strength to break free?

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Book Review: The Simurgh by D.K Girl

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24.08.12

I have been eagerly awaiting the penultimate book in this series and The Simurgh did not disappoint. Right from the first page I was hooked, both by the fallout from book 6 and Silas’ determination to save Pitch no matter what. Their relationship and love for each other deepens with every adventure and, despite the fast pace of this novel, the author still was able to include the touching moments and dialogue that I love so much.

The next book will be the last and I cannot wait, although I will be sad that the series is coming to an end.

Book Blast: The Amphitheater of Souls by Patrick Bryce Wright

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BOOK BLAST

Book Title: The Amphitheater of Souls

Author: Patrick Bryce Wright

Publisher: JMS Books, LLC

Cover Artist: Written Ink Designs

Release Date: July 13, 2024

Genres: M/M Romance, Dark Fantasy

Tropes: Found family, soul mates, gay male virgin, sexy elf lover, human and elf lovers

Themes: initiation into adulthood

Heat Rating: 3 flames

Length: 56 000 words/104 pages

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

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When a plague hits his village, the shaman Cian travels to dwarves and centaurs for a cure. He allies with Thanyan, a lovely male elf, falling in love. Can they save the village and their own lives?

Blurb

When a plague ravages his village, the shaman Cian sails to the land of the dwarves for a cure. During the voyage, he meets and allies with Thanyan, a beautiful male elf who is a bard. Upon reaching the dwarven cleric whom Cian has been tasked with consulting, they uncover a dangerous secret: the plague resulted from blood magic. To undo this forbidden magic, they must travel to the island nation of the centaurs and visit The Amphitheater of Souls, the ancient temple where the blood magic was cast.

Cian and Thanyan hire a female dwarven warrior, Loquin, as a bodyguard for protection against the instigator of the plague. However, they still find themselves stalked, assaulted with magic, and tangled in secrets. On the voyage to the island, a sea serpent attacks, nearly destroying their ship, and when they arrive at the island, the spellcaster launches further attempts to kill them so they can’t lift the blood curse causing the plague. With the help of centaur priestesses, the group fights to untangle a dark affair that is revealed to span decades.

As Cian and Thanyan become embroiled in this dangerous mission to capture the rogue spellcaster, they grow to love each other. But with their lives at risk, can they save the village and live out their lives together in love?

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