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bisexual characters, m/m romance
When young playwright Greyson Foster agrees to attend a party at the penthouse of a millionaire, he has no idea how profoundly it will change his life. His journey will take him into spaces in his mind he never knew… more
D Reviews
Contemporary, Erotic-Romance
Dear Ms. Porter: Each book in this series supposedly deals with some sort of sexual kink. The first book was where the hero scandalously enjoys seeing a woman dress up, like in fishnet tights and a waitressing costume. I remember… more
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Contemporary, domestic abuse, law-enforcement, self-published
Dear Ms. Sloan: This book was recommended on the basis that it was in the vein of Kristen Ashley. I avoided the first book because many reviews indicated that the heroine was weak and somewhat twee, spending her time being… more
D Reviews
New Adult, romantic-suspense
Dear Ms. Eros: I requested this book because I have yet to read a New Adult romantic suspense and I thought that this book might bring something different to the genre. Unfortunately the suspense portion of the story hinged on… more
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college students, friends-to-lovers, m/m, multicultural, mystery, Reading lists, sports romance
I haven’t stopped reading gay fiction, but I find myself reading fewer and fewer m/m stories these days, especially compared to the amount I used to read. I’m continuing with the Brandstetter series, as well as with Michael Nava’s Henry… more
D Reviews
Paranormal, scifi lite m/m romance
Blurb: Rojan Ja’Dar is a rogue, a pirate that buys and sells cargo for a living. He is his own man, skirting the edge of the law and answering to no one. Arriving on a particular planet, he goes… more
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Contemporary romance
Dear Ms. Richard: I confess I am not a great fan of Florida. My family moved there, from the Bay Area, when I was 15 and, to this day, the charms of the Sunshine State escape me. Your book, Undone,… more
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Contemporary, Private-investigator, Rock Chick Series
Dear Ms. Ashley: When I think of your books, the Rock Chick series is the one that I think most clearly demonstrates your authorial voice. It’s loopy, good hearted and funny. I re-read this series often because I get a… more
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governess, Harlequin, Historical, Historical Romances, India, Reading lists, Regency, Scotland, Vikings
I’m slacking off on writing a full review because I blew through these pretty quickly, and I already used up my snark quota for the month. All but Jeffries and Willingham were new-to-me authors. What the Duke Desires by Sabrina… more
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Cliffhanger, Contemporary, Musicians, second chance at love
Dear Ms. Karr: I picked this up as part of my continuing attempt to get into the NA genre. It’s a genre that appeals to me in theory, but in practice, my experiences have been mixed, at best. I’m doubting… more
D Reviews
dystopian, forced-marriage, New Adult, William Morrow, Young-Adult
Dear Ms. Stoker, I can’t decide if all these dystopian YAs featuring young women as chattel are a reflection of current social anxiety about the state of womens’ rights or simply lazy writing. Not to say that oppressed young women… more
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governess, Historical, historical romance, Regency England, Regency Romance
Dear Ms. Gracie, Despite the recent flail over the “death of the historical,” I’m ever-hopeful that unique and compelling Regencies are still being published. Unfortunately, The Autumn Bride falls short of my vague-yet-demanding criteria by quite a distance, landing squarely… more
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contemporary gay romance, Sarah Black
General John Mitchel and his favorite pilot, Gabriel Sanchez, served together as comrades and brothers-in-arms for more than twenty-five years. They followed the warrior’s path: honor first, and service, and the safety of the tribe. Their own needs for love… more
D Reviews/ Featured
Contemporary, D/s, Erotic-Romance, Las Vegas
Dear Ms. Jameson: Lately I’ve been reading a ton of billionaire heroes and their submissive heroines. I don’t apologize for it. For some reason, the trope is really working for me. So, when I read the blurb for your book,… more
D Reviews/ Featured
Contemporary, m/m romance
Dear Ms. Dee, I enjoyed your book New Life and the premise of this book intrigued me so I volunteered to review it. Unfortunately, The Au Pair Affair did not have the easy flow or the charm of the earlier… more