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BOOK SPOTLIGHT AND GIVEAWAY: Future, Betrayed by Jacey Holbrand and Elizabeth Monvey

10/24/2019

In the future, be careful who you trust…

Ben Stockton lives on a dying Earth. A poisoned atmosphere and fertility issues are only two of the reasons people flock to the Project Mars Lottery, hoping to win a chance to go to the Red Planet. When Ben’s husband, Dain, is targeted as a potential DNA donor, the once exciting prospect of starting over turns into a nightmare.

Forced to work for the governmental scientific agency, Sector, Dain is sent to Mars on a secret mission, while Ben has to remain behind. Separated

from each other, they try to cling to the memories of their love as well as the hope that one day they’ll be reunited.

But Sector has different plans for the couple. Unbeknownst to Ben, Sector has used him as a test subject in a desperate bid to cure the sterility problems facing the human race. Impregnated and left alone, Ben stumbles upon the underground resistance. It will take all his strength to find the love of his life before Dain is lost to him forever.
Be Warned: m/m sex, MPREG

Jacey Holbrand and Elizabeth Monvey are happy to present the second book – Future, Betrayed – in the Project Mars series they’ve developed. They’ve been having fun creating a futuristic world in which humans are living and loving on Earth and on Mars while fighting to survive the outrageous ministrations of rogue scientists in an agency called Sector. They have four books so far in the works in the series. Book one – Future, Broken – is available through eTailers. Books three and four, as of this writing, are works in progress. But for now, here’s an interview with Dain from Future, Betrayed:

- Do you and your significant other have a favorite place to vacation? If so, where is it and why?
Ben and I met on vacation in Florida but we’re completely opposite in where we like to relax. Ben is more sand, sun and ocean while I like the mountains and hiking. But I sure am glad I decided to go against my comfort level!

- What's your superpower, or what's your spirit animal? Why?
Hmmm. I’m not really one of those people who believes in mysticism or spirit animals, so I’ll go with a superpower. I’d have to say protecting those I love is my greatest strength. I’d do anything for my family.

- What’s your favorite thing to do and why?
Being with my husband, Ben. He makes me laugh.

- What are some of your dislikes?
I’m not overly fond of Brussel sprouts.

- If you could go back in time for one day, where would you go?
I would go back to the moment when I met Ben. My world changed. Everything became brighter. Happier. The chaos that had been in my head quieted. I would love to relive that moment when my world suddenly made sense.

- What is your greatest fear?
Obviously, having something happen to Ben is my worst nightmare.

- What is your greatest hope?
A world where my family and I can live in peace.

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REVIEW: How a Heart Beats by Ellis Kaye

10/21/2019

Title: How a Heart Beats

Author: Ellis Kaye

Genre: Romance, Contemporary

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 5 stars - A Must Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush worthy!

Nurse Olivia and Doctor Anderson are a great pair but love is never that easy. Just as they start a relationship, a contagion infects the hospital. Love may not be enough to save them.

I love medical dramas on television. Surprisingly, I haven’t read to many of them. This is a fantastic story! Olivia is such a great character. I loved her personality! She is definitely sassy. Her chemistry with Anderson is thrilling. When the contagion hits, there’s some great suspense. I really enjoyed watching them work together and save lives. This is the first book I’ve read from Ellis Kaye and definitely not the last!

How a Heart Beats is a must read!

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REVIEW: Love by Accident by LM Spangler

10/21/2019

Title: Love by Accident

Author: LM Spangler

Genre: Romance, Contemporary

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 5 stars - A Must Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy!

This is a second time love story. Haven is divorced and trying to plan out her life when she meets author Ford. Together the sparks fly but can they get over their pasts to save their future?

This is a totally sweet, perfect for my mood kind of story! A car accident brings Ford and Haven together. Their romance is a slow sizzle that really builds up their growing feelings for each other. They have a push and pull of uncertainly with each other that is darling. I really enjoyed reading their struggles and triumphs. I couldn’t stop reading. I needed to find out how their happy ending played out. Let me tell you, that ending is so satisfying and sweet.

If you’re looking for a short romance to sink into, Love by Accident is your perfect choice!

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REVIEW: Killian's Hope by Elyzabeth M Valey

10/15/2019

Title: Killian's Hope

Alpha Protectors

Author: Elyzabeth Valey

Genre: Romance, Erotic, Paranormal,

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 5 stars - Must Read

Heat: 4/5 - Smoking Hot

Wow! Just wow! What a book. Killian is excited to spend time with his mate Prudence on their next mission. Prudence believes the mission should take precedence above all else so she can be the next priestess. But Killian is an awfully strong temptation…

This is such a great story! I was so in the mood for some sexy story with a plot I could really sink into. Killian’s Hope is a perfect choice. Killian’s so into Prudence, they are, after all mates but her reluctance is a great tease. Then there’s the world building. This is such a complicated story with multiple moving plots and the author does a brilliant job of winding through that field. I had no problem following along and really enjoyed this story. There’s such a heavy subject about following your ‘career’ dreams or dive into true love. Their romance is beautifully laid out with a intense plot and I could not put down this book.

Killian’s Hope is a must read. ABSOLUTE. MUST. READ!

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT and GIVEAWAY: Future Broken by Jacey Holbrand and Elizabeth Monvey

10/10/2019

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Nathaniel Stockton and Grover Silas Ranger are faced with the ultimate test to their relationship when the Project Mars Lottery comes to town. Nate wins a chance to have his dreams come true: to live and work on the red planet with his love. Yet his husband, Ranger, doesn't see the point of going from one bad place to another. But an evil organization called Sector has a completely different idea for the couple.

Kidnapped, experimented on, impregnated, and sent to Mars, Nate realizes too late he trusted the wrong people.

Ranger fights to find a way to Nate. Will he make it to his love before their dreams and lives are irrevocably broken by distance, a pregnancy, and the corrupt agency?

Be Warned: m/m sex, MPREG

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The phone rang, dragging Nate from his thoughts.

“I’m gonna put it on screen,” Ranger called out from the kitchen.

“Sure.”

The wall flashed to life, and a dark-haired man with dark eyes, appeared. The stranger reminded Nate of the doctor at the lottery exams—lab coat, stethoscope, well-groomed—but this man was older and seemed to have an edge to him.

“Hey,” Nate greeted. “What can I do for you?”

“Am I speaking with Nathaniel Curtis Stockton?”

“Yeah.” Nate took a swig of his drink.

“Wonderful.” The man smiled but the expression didn’t reach his eyes. “I am Doctor Rafael Trask. I am one of the lead scientists in a series of special clinical studies being performed. I understand you failed the medical section of the lottery exams?”

“Yeah.” The guy’s voice sounded cool … exact. Combined with the discord of his face, Nate sensed an air of danger surrounding the man. Creeped out, Nate was hesitant to say too much.

“Well, first off, let me say, we are not associated with the lottery. But should you participate in our studies you may have another chance at traveling to and settling on Mars. We also offer outstanding compensation. Despite whether you are or are not picked for travel, you will pretty much be set for life.”

Ranger strolled into the room and sat beside Nate, twirling the comm-wand between his fingers. “What are these studies?”

The man’s eyes narrowed. “Who are you?”

“His husband,” Ranger answered. “Whatever he’s to be involved in, wherever he’s going, I’ll be at his side. What’s all this about?”

Doctor Trask leaned back in his chair and steepled his fingers together. He looked down his nose at the camera on his comm device, appearing to contemplate what Ranger had said and giving Ranger a once-over. The doctor reminded Nate of a vulture.

“Okay,” Trask said. “Like I was about to mention to Mister Stockton, we are trying to find cures for people who did not pass the medical aspects of the lottery exams due to their diseases. We are also looking into the sterility epidemic and chromosomal changes in the female population.”

“Could you hold a moment?” Nate asked, grabbing the wand from Ranger and muting the call. He pointed the wand at the screen. “Do you think this is legit?”

“Yeah. It could be.”

“It might be the answer to our Mars problem.” Nate smiled, feeling a glimmer of warm hope spring up within him again.

“Perhaps. Should we see what’s what with it?”

Nate unmuted the call. “What if we say we’re interested?”

The doctor lifted a corner of his mouth. “I will digitize a package of information to you, and then we will be in touch with further instructions.”

“Well,” Ranger said, “count us interested.”

“Wonderful,” the doctor drawled.

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Giveaway:

The TBR Pile is giving away a $10 Amazon gift card and a book from our prize list (1 each).

TO ENTER: Comment below on your favorite part of the excerpt for Future, Broken by Jacey Holbrand and Elizabeth Monvey!

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$10 Amazon card: Lisa
Prize list book: Ana

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REVIEW: Future Betrayed by Jacey Holbrand and Elizabeth Monvey

9/18/2019

Title: Future Betrayed

Project Mars 2

Author: Jacey Holbrand and Elizabeth Monvey

Genre: romance, erotic, scifi

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 stars - Recommended Read

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy

Future Betrayed is a similar story to the first in the Project Mars series. Sector forces Dain to work on Mars while his partner Ben remains on a dying earth. But that doesn’t last. Sector has discovered a way to impregnate men and this couple must face their darkest hour to reunite.

This is a bit too similar to the first story but I enjoyed it. The author does a fantastic job writing likeable, realistic characters. Both Dain and Ben really make a great couple. I can feel the bond between them and very quickly I was routing for them to have their happy ending. The story does feel rushed. Several plot points are solved too quickly. Then we come to the pregnancy which is not something I enjoy or normally read about. The scifi aspect of this series has been interesting so far. I hope the author continues the series but perhaps more diverse plots for future stories. I really like the idea of an evil corporation that’s trying awful ways to help the human population and a resistance trying to stop them.

Future Betrayed is an interesting addition to this scifi series.

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REVIEW: A Wolf's Tale by Suzy Shearer

8/20/2019

Title: A Wolf's Tale

Author: Suzy Shearer

Genre: Romance, Mature, erotic, shifter, paranormal

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 stars - Highly Recommended Read

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy!

Fifty-five year old Emily finds a wolf on the side of the road and it leads to an unexpected twist in her life. The suddenly knowledge that shifters exist and that the man she current finds irresistible happens to be her mate.

I know what you’re thinking. Just another shifter tale. This one has a nice twist, the main characters are in their 50’s. I thought that is such a nice change of pace from the usual shifter story. Emily saved a wolf, she’s unwittingly brought into the world of the shifters. Tate has finally found his soul mate in Emily but now he has to tell her his big secret. Not only are shifters real but he is one. I really enjoyed this story! It’s a tale of second chance love with some sexy shifters. What rubbed me wrong was Emily taking an injured freaking wolf in the back of her car. Call the authorities. Call animal control. Call a rescue. Putting it in the back of her car just didn’t make sense. I know she’s a veterinarian but a wolf is not a dog. Anyway, that said, this is a great romance too. I liked Emily and Tate’s romance. They’re in their fifties and that gave the story a more authentic feel. I’d highly recommend giving A Wolf’s Tale a try!

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REVIEW: Future, Broken by Jacey Holbrand and Elizabeth Monvey

8/20/2019

Title: Future, Broken

Project Mars 1

Authors: Jacey Holbrand and Elizabeth Monvey

Genre: Gay, Romance, Erotic, Scifi, Mpreg

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 stars - Recommended Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy!

Nate discovers he’s trusted the wrong people and it’s going to cost him, dearly. His only choice is to survive long enough for Ranger to come to the rescue.

This is a pretty straight forward story. Nate trusts the wrong people. He’s experimented on and becomes pregnant. Yes, that’s right, it’s an mpreg book. If you follow my reviews you know I’m really not a fan of mpreg. However, this is on The TBR Pile’s must read list so I gave it a try. Nate, now knocked up, is sent to mars. Meanwhile the love of his life Ranger is trying desperately to find him. Other than the mpreg this is a good story. Romance and danger in a scifi setting really works well! Ranger and Nate are already a couple so there’s no romantic build up but they have really hot sex in several scenes. Then he … well he poops out a baby. I’m not sure how else to say that. The ending is a happy one for Nate and Ranger. This also leads to a light cliffhanger that suggests more books in this series.

Overall, Future Broken is a good read. I really enjoyed the romance and the world building.

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REVIEW: Unexpected Angel by N.J. Walters

8/14/2019

Title: Unexpected Angel

Author: NJ Walters

Genre: Romance, Erotic, scifi

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 5 stars - A must read!

Heat: 4/5 - Smoking Hot

On the run from an arranged marriage, Angelina gets aboard a ship with a sexy captain. Now, she just has to convince him to take her virginity…

Amos, the sexy captain, is a genuine good guy. He didn’t just turn her over when he found some strange girl stowed away on his spaceship. He even decides to go along with her crazy plan but he has an ulterior motive. He’s smitten with her. Angelina is a desperate woman who can only do what she has to do. She doesn’t want to marry like her uncle expects. She’s not the blindly obey type. If you can’t tell, I really liked her. She had spunk and determination! Their romance takes place with a scifi background and I genuinely enjoyed this story. I’ve read the first book a while ago and found no problem keeping up with the series. Let’s get to the juicy part, the sex. Yummy Amos and beautiful Angelina. It is definitely steaming up my screen.

Unexpected Angel is a great scifi romance read!

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BIG GIVEAWAY: Don't Bring a Cannibal to Dinner by James Cox

7/16/2019

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Title: Don't Bring a Cannibal to Dinner

A Cox Fairytale - stand alone

Author: James Cox

Genre: romance, erotic, fairytale, historical, Gay, Lgbtq

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 5 stars - A Must Read!

Heat: 5/5 - Orgasmic

Don't Bring a Cannibal to Dinner ... yes, that's the real title. I really shouldn't expect anything less from James Cox!

Harris and Grant (Hansel and Gretel, I assume) are in a terrible orphanage. They decide to runaway but wolves and the cruel orphanage owner find them. They're saved by a witch of all things! These two inexperienced lovers don't know if they can trust the witch or not but it doesn't bode well when the witch demands one of their hearts to be set free.

Wow! Okay so. Harris and Grant are adorable! They've never even kissed each other or anyone else and their inexperience is endearing. I so enjoyed their unsure touches. When they meet Dec, the witch, it's like sparks lit up ... but only for Grant. Now Harris is feeling awkward and lost. Neither of them know if they can trust Grant. The orphange owner catches up to them. There is so much going on in such a short book and it really keeps the story going. Add to that the sex scenes. They're very hot! My favorite is the first blowjob scene. Oh my God, I laughed, cringed, blushed. So good! As always James Cox provides a unique read with lots of heat. That ending! That twist! Shocking and fantastic. This is the third book in the series and each can be read as stand alone. So far, I've read all three and I think this series is just getting better with each addition.

Love m/m romance? Love fairytales? Love sex? Just read this. You won't be disappointed!

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Mr. Cox is giving away a $15 Amazon gift card.

The TBR Pile is giving away a $5 Evernight gift card and 2 books from our prize list.

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