Category: Gay

REVIEW: Reluctant Groom Anthology

4/4/2022

He’s older, wiser, and always gets what he wants. This wedding is happening ... whether the groom likes it or not.

Our seven hand-picked stories feature young reluctant grooms and the older men determined to claim them. These forced marriages may start out frigid, but our authors will prove that love can conquer all.

Evernight's Reluctant Groom anthology stories are sure to deliver passion that is off the charts, scorching hot sex, and sigh-worthy happy ever afters.

Genre: Anthology, Romance, Erotic, Gay

TBR Reviewer: Bella Star

Rating: 4/5 - Highly Recommended Read

Heat:4/5 - Smoking Hot!

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Here we go! Another anthology by Evernight Publishing. I really enjoyed their collections.

Reluctant Groom is all about weddings where one man isn't as sure as the other. These men are determined to say I do and I loved reading about their chase. There are seven stories in this book.

Worth the Risk by Allyson Young

Sins of the Father Hannah Morse

Room With a View by James Cox

Making It Real by Marie Medina

Protecting Chauncey by Cooper Mckenzie

October Surprise L.J. Longo

Not So Sham Wedding by Megan Slayer

My favorite is absolutely tied between Sins of the Father by Hannah Morse and Room with a View by James Cox. Those two stories have such alpha male, gorgeous, tough, soft hearted characters. I fell in love with them. If you're only going to read two stories, those are a must read. Luckily you get five more stories and I enjoyed them as well.

So, pick up your copy of Reluctant Groom and prepare for steamy fun!

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REVIEW: A Glass of Red by Sam Carlson

1/25/2022

Title: A Glass of Red

Author: Sam Carlson

Length: 180 pages

Genres: LGBTQ, Contemporary Romance

TBR Reviewer: Fiona

Rating: 4 Stars - Highly Recommended Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy!

Noah is at a crossroads in his life. He's an art history major, who's working on his masters degree, but has no way of paying for it. He's been working on getting certified as a sommelier. To earn some extra money over the summer, he's interviewed for a job helping a rich couple, the Cunninghams, with the renovations of the new villa they bought in Italy. He discovers that they don't want him for his art history knowledge, but for his wine acumen.

Christian Caravelli has been drifting through life with no special plan. He's still living with his parents in Miami, but their arguing has led them to the point where a divorce seems inevitable. He decides to spend some time with his grandfather in Italy. When his grandfather falls and breaks his leg, he realizes he'll be unable to do the renovations on the villa he's been commissioned to work on, so he tells Christian that he'll have to do the work.

This sets up Noah to meet Christian when he arrives at the villa. Both points of view are used, and we see how both are attracted to each other. Along with the uncertainty of, is he gay or not? There is also the question of whether or not the other man finds him attractive. Noah has always been the shy, nerdy guy who is hesitant to take chances. Christian has always been the easy-going sexy man who's never been at a loss for men who want him. Over time, both men realize that not only are they both smitten with each other, but that there is the tantalizing possibility that this relationship could lead to more. Both have to be willing to sacrifice and change their future plans.

This was an enjoyable read. I also like learning about wines, and there were bits of knowledge about Italian wines tossed into the story. Since Italian reds are my favorite, I was pleased. I enjoyed the slow build-up to the sex scenes, since good sex starts in the mind, and both men have quite an imagination. This is a fun way to spend a couple of hours, pretending you're in Italy with Noah and Christian.

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REVIEW: Whiskey and Moonshine by Elizabeth Noble

9/24/2021

Title: Whiskey and Moonshine

Author: Elizabeth Noble

Genre: Romance, Gay, LGBTQ, contemporary

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 Stars - Highly Recommended Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy!

I was actually a little confused by the blurb but I gave this book a try and I’m so glad I did! Colt was kicked out by his family as a teenager for being gay. Mal is the CEO who thinks Colt will be a great spokesman for his whiskey company. A romance begins to develop in the most unexpected places.

A billionaire meets a man who doesn’t have a home of his own, not exactly a new plot. I did love the characters though. Colt pulled at my heartstrings. I felt so bad that his family kicked him out! I wanted him to get back on his feet. I wanted him to find someone to call his own. I wanted him to have a home. Mal and Colt forge a friendship first which I really liked. It’s a slow romance that just builds up all those feelings so when they do get together, it’s beautiful! As the story unfolds so does their growing attraction. I loved reading that ending. It was just so edge of your seat kind of thing. Elizabeth Noble continues to impress me with her well thought out characters and romantic plots.

If you’re looking for a beach read or something fireside then I highly recommend Whiskey and Moonshine!

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REVIEW: Royally Indebted by M.J. Calabrese

9/13/2021

Title: Royally Indebted

Author: M.J. Calabrese

Genre: Romance, Gay, Contemporary

TBR Reviewers: Bella Star

Rating: 4 stars - Highly Recommended Read!

Heat: 4/5 - Smoking Hot!

A marriage by contract. Two men refusing to fall in love. Fate has different ideas. Can they find a connection when everything is trying to pull them apart?

This was an interesting story. Eric is in trouble. Financial trouble and his only way out is by marriage. Robert is a billionaire turned unexpected husband. These two men are an interesting duo. It’s hard to like one of the main characters (I’m not spoiling by telling which) but it does include cheating. Cheating for me is a deal breaker in a relationship. Still, I read on and found the author writers a great story. The romance is hot and the way the couple work through to the end is entertaining. So, other than the cheating, I thoroughly enjoyed Royally Indebted. I definitely want to read more by MJ Calabrese!

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REVIEW: The Drumbeat of his Heart

9/13/2021

Title: The Drumbeat of His Heart

Author: M. C. Roth

Length: 261 pages

Genres: LGBTQ, Contemporary Romance

TBR Reviewer: Fiona

Rating: 4 Stars - Highly Recommended Read

Heat: 4/5 - Smoking Hot!

Trent is an out-and-proud gay man who has had a few one-night stands, where he's always been the top, but he's never met anyone he wanted more from--nor has he ever felt he needed to. He's got a best friend from grade school named Candace, who is a lesbian. They've always supported each other through whatever life throws at them. Trent likes his job, owns a small, rundown house in a town so tiny that no one locks their doors. And he keeps three chickens in his backyard--he calls them his ladies.

One night when Trent's walking home from his job in a blinding rainstorm, a flashy Corvette almost slams into him, managing to splash him from the deep standing water it must have been swerving to avoid. He watches in shock while it smashes into a parked car. He runs to the wreckage, and pulls out a strikingly attractive man who is everything Trent has ever wanted. And since his car needs to be towed then fixed, and there's no hotel/motel or Uber in town, he needs a place to spend the weekend. Trent offers his house, then starts to stress, wondering if he'll be able to keep his hands off his houseguest.

Ian is a man so deeply in the closet that even his best friends don't suspect he's got anything to hide. But he joins Trent in the tiny shower, and over the weekend, they make spectacular use of Trent's bed, his sofa, his shower, etc. After so many days of continuing passion, Trent finds himself falling for Ian, even though Trent lives in Canada, and Ian in the USA--Miami, to be exact. But Ian is also keeping a secret from Trent--which leads to a fight due to a misunderstanding, and Ian leaves on bad terms.

This is a very realistic and graphic story about two men who don't want or expect to, falling in love so deeply that they can't help hurting each other, because of the stress of Ian's job--and a few instances on both Trent's and Ian's part, of jumping to erroneous conclusions. We know they'll end up together, but in-between the falling in love and the HEA, there is angst and suffering, along with some humor--mostly from Trent's relationship with Candace--and with his totally accepting, but over-bearing mother. There are also many steamy moments that are described in such detail, I was sure the author was a man--until I read the bio at the end. You'll laugh at the funny parts, feel Trent (and Ian's, and Candace's) pain while they suffer. And you'll get turned on by the frequent sex scenes. But you'll also enjoy this book a lot--I did.

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REVIEW: High Strung by Hannah Morse

8/2/2021

Title: High Strung

Author: Hannah Morse

Genre: Historical, Romance, Lgbtq, Gay Romance

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 5 Stars - A Must Read!

Heat: 4/5 - Smoking Hot!

Morgan has to shuck his fun-loving lifestyle because of his father. He’s going to miss his wild life too much to settle down. Misery awaits him, that is, until he meets Davie. The man has run before when he was discovered kissing another man. Is history doomed to repeat itself?

Morgan doesn’t want to be a vicar but he’s going to try to make his family proud, even if he will be miserable for the rest of his life. All hope seems lost for poor Morgan until he finds the new working in the stable. There’s an instant attraction but both men are hesitant but their bodies are very sure. I really liked the romance! Morgan and Davie really shine. I think the story is a great period piece. The small village was so beautifully described! I’m really looking forward to reading more. This is my first book by Hannah Morse and I highly recommend you give her a try.

High Strung is five shiny stars!

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REVIEW: Jewel Cave by Elizabeth Noble

5/19/2021

Title: Jewel Cave

Circle Series #3 - stand alone

Author: Elizabeth Noble

Genre: Contemporary, action, romance, Gay

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 Stars - Highly Recommended Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush worthy!

Griff and Clint have been together for ten long years. They’re happy in every area excerpt romance. When Cliff is kidnapped by a stalker, it’s up to Griff to save him. The cave system is dangerous but he’d do anything to save his man.

This was a great story! I like how Griff and Clint are already in an established relationship. They felt like a real couple with problems. No relationship is perfect. When clint is kidnapped it’s like a horrifying nightmare for Griff. Now, it’s up to him to save his man. This was a well-paced story. I wish the mystery would have been a bit more intriguing. The foreplay was very entertaining: Meat Icicle?! Ha! This was the third book in a series but I had no problem following along. I think whichever book you start with will work.

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REVIEW: Night's Fall by M.A. Church

2/22/2021

Title: Night's Fall

Mystic Bay #1

Author: M.A. Church

Genre: Paranormal, romance, Gay, lgbtq

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 stars - Recommended Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy!

Michael lost his parents, his brother is missing and the creatures of the night just revealed themselves to him. Yeah, his world is definitely out of control. Add in the erotic dreams and they might as well commit him but what if all that is true…

The jump from a happy family to the tragedy gave me whiplash. I wish that had come together more smoothly. There was a lot of jumping that really pulled me out of the story. If that had been better knitted together, I think the story would have flowed better. That said, I liked Night’s Fall! Michael was dealing with the loss of his family, his missing brother and erotic dreams about a man that was definitely not a normal man. Once Michael was thrust into this paranormal world things got interesting. I liked the world building as well. What really showed through was Michael’s personality. I absolutely agreed with a lot of his reactions and found myself snorting at a few of them. It seemed very reasonable to think smoke under the door meant fire not paranormal creature paying a visit. I do hope this becomes a series, as suggested, because it was an entertaining story. I look forward to reading more from M.A. Church.

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REVIEW: Straight to the Heart by S.J. Coles

2/9/2021

Title: Straight to the Heart

Author: S.J.Coles

Length: 112 pages

Genres: Romantic Suspense, contemporary romance, LGBTQ romance

TBR Reviewer: Fiona

Rating: 4 Stars - Highly Recommended Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy!

James Solomon is an FBI agent who works on intuition. His father was an agent, and wanted him to follow him into the agency, since he said that James has good instincts. He works with Agent Lisa Gibson, a married woman who also trusts his instincts. But she's missed too many holidays and birthdays with her husband, so when the head of a pharmaceuticals company is found murdered on the night when a presentation was being made to the board in a small town, she wants to solve it quickly so she can fly back home to celebrate her husband's promotion dinner.

Leo Hannah is a young lab-rat who works in technology for the company. He heads out for a smoke break and meets James, who is taking a breather from interviewing everyone in the company. Seems the videos recorded that night by the omnipresent cameras have gone missing. Leo makes a few seemingly casual remarks leading James to suspect that the guilty party is not the one that Lisa believes it should be pinned on. James is intrigued, but works to fight the allure of the good-looking young man.

Can they solve the crime before James succumbs to his growing attraction? Nope. And in the meantime, it starts to look like Leo might be the murderer. Which means that the Saturday night dinner he made for James, as well as the night they shared afterward, is now going to reflect poorly on James, since he was fraternizing with a suspect. I really liked how James tried to fight his desire for Leo. It was obvious to me, but not to him, that not only did Leo guess he's gay, but that Leo is also, and he's very attracted to the repressed agent who looks so good in a suit. Their relationship develops easily, if quickly, which is why James feels so conflicted when the spotlight shines on Leo as suspect number one. He starts to doubt his instincts, which makes him doubt himself.

Both men carry baggage into the relationship--Leo more so than James. But by the end of the story, you're rooting for them to be able to work things out, since they're so obviously good for each other.

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GIVEAWAY: Midnight Heist by Katherine McIntyre

2/2/2021

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Title: Midnight Heist

Author: Katherine McIntyre

Genre: Romance, Suspense, Gay, Lgbtq

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 5 Stars - A Must Read!

Heat: 4/5 - Smoking Hot!

Grif is in charge of a team of thieves who go after bad companies. Dan is the CEO of their next mark but he may not know how corrupt the company is. This should have gone as planned but the attraction between them is too hot to resist.

Yes! This is a fantastic suspense. It almost reminds me of an episode of Leverage. Grif and Dan are now in the same danger. As Grif tries to take down the company, he’s also falling hard for Dan. Dan knows there’s something wrong but he can’t figure out what. When he meets Grif the attraction is instant. This is the perfect read for my mood. It’s a romantic suspense with great action and great romance. As the heist/investigation plays out, I really found myself on the edge of my seat. That ending is so satisfying!

If you like romantic suspense then Midnight Heist should be at the top of your TBR list.

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Ms. McIntyre is giving away an ebook from her backlist.

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Backlist book: Lee

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REVIEW: A Glass of Red by Sam Carlson

REVIEW: Whiskey and Moonshine by Elizabeth Noble

REVIEW: Royally Indebted by M.J. Calabrese

REVIEW: The Drumbeat of his Heart

REVIEW: High Strung by Hannah Morse

REVIEW: Jewel Cave by Elizabeth Noble

REVIEW: Night's Fall by M.A. Church

REVIEW: Straight to the Heart by S.J. Coles

GIVEAWAY: Midnight Heist by Katherine McIntyre

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Winners:
$10 gift card: Anna
Backlist book: Lee