#review #seriesstarter The Baby Dragon Cafe (Baby Dragon Series 1) by A.T. Qureshi


The perfect cozy, romantic fantasy BESTSELLER for fans of Gilmore Girls and dragons!

When Saphira opens her cafe welcoming pet baby dragons, she isn’t expecting it to be quite so hard to keep the fires burning. But her young dragon patrons keep incinerating her furniture, which means selling coffee isn’t covering all her costs.

Local heart-throb Aiden is a gardener, though his disobedient baby dragon is a major distraction from his beloved plants. However, Saphira’s café gives him an idea – he’ll ask Saphira to train his dragon, and pay her enough to keep the cafe afloat.

They know they’re the answer to each other’s problems, but happy-go-lucky Saphira and gorgeous-but-grumpy Aiden couldn’t be more different. Can they find a way to work together – and maybe even ignite some fire of their own?

The perfect dual POV, grumpy sunshine cozy fantasy, with HEA guaranteed!

 

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Review by Twinsie Dee

i bought this book here is my honest review

What is better than having a coffee then having it surrounded by baby dragon’s that’s right kind of like a cat cafe but better. Thats always been Saphira’s dream and now that dream was true, she couldn’t be even more in love that her dream has become a reality. but with allowing baby dragons to come in you are risking some damage to happen, since baby dragons can’t control their fire. with 1 espresso machine down and that evening hearing commotion outside she was asked to train a dragon that wasn’t hers, even though she didn’t have her own dragon she knew how important it was for a dragon and rider to bond, and Aiden was left this dragon by his brother who had died. no bond can’t figure out what to do Aiden was desperate and Saphira was the key to his problems. this was a very cute story but very slow paced and way too much story building and setting the scene.

 

A.T. Qureshi is a Pakistani, Muslim American who adores words. She is the award-winning author of YA fantasy novel, The Lady or the Lion. She grew up on Long Island, New York, in a very loud household, surrounded by English (for school), Urdu (for conversation), and Punjabi (for emotion). Much of her childhood was spent being grounded for reading past her bed-time, writing stories in the backs of her notebooks, and being scolded by teachers for passing chapters under the tables. Through her writing, she wishes to inspire a love for the beautiful country and rich culture that informed much of her identity.

When she’s not writing, she loves to travel to new places where she can explore different cultures or to Pakistan where she can revitalize her roots. She also loves baking complicated desserts, drinking fancy teas and coffees, watching sappy rom-coms, and going for walks about the estate (her backyard). She currently lives in New York.

 

#review #wotr25 #attendingauthor Heat Wave by: A.D. Ellis

Avery Kirk is back in his small hometown ready to tackle his dream career as a dietician. He’s happy with his life, though he wouldn’t be against the dating scene being a bit more spectacular. At least he has his beloved grandma close by.

Grant Nelson finds himself far removed from his big-city life as he searches for a grandfather he never knew existed. Life has taken a crushing, career-changing turn for the musician, but he’s not ready to admit defeat.

A record-breaking heatwave, a small wet dog, and long-lost love reunited brings Avery and Grant together. At first, their temporary situation is easy and casual. When feelings get involved, everything changes and decisions become more difficult. Neither man expected to find love, but fate seems to have different plans.

**Heatwave is a steamy, small-town, age-gap, forced proximity M/M romance between a plant-loving dietician and a musician struggling with change. Throw in fun family, a mysterious canine, and an unexpected thing for feet, and you’ve got an addictive, sexy, emotional male/male romance sure to leave you satisfied.**

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Grant is a musician on a break with an injury. He is in town looking for a relative he never knew existed. Avery is a nutritionalist at the local retirement facility. When a random dog ruins Avery’s morning, that is just the beginning of what is shaping up to be the WORST DAY EVER! As if the heat weren’t enough, the power for half the town goes out and that lands Avery with a few temporary roommates. This book has 2 love stories in one which was a wonderful added bonus. I also loved the magic that seemed to keep happening. This was a great afternoon read.

 

Escape into addictive, sexy, emotional M/M romance.

A.D. Ellis is an Indiana girl, born and raised. She spends much of her time in central Indiana as an instructional coach/teacher in the inner city of Indianapolis, being a mom to two amazing teens, and wondering how she and her husband of over two decades haven’t driven each other insane yet. A lot of her time is also devoted to phone call avoidance and her hatred of cooking.

She loves chocolate, hot tea, sweet wine with friends, pizza, and naps along with reading and writing romance. These loves don’t leave much time for housework, much to the chagrin of her husband. Who would pick cleaning the house over a nap or a good book? She uses any extra time to increase her fluency in sarcasm.

A.D. uses she/they pronouns.

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#review #newrelease Iced Coffee (Coffee Beans & Love #2) by: JM Walker

I thought I was in love with my best friend. Turned out, I was in love with someone else instead.
My best friend broke my heart.
I try convincing myself that he’s who I’m meant to be with when secretly, I’m thankful he broke things off between us.
There’s someone else but he never notices me staring, hoping, longing for him.
When he finally comes around, after I make the first move, sparks explode but I have to tell myself that it’s just a one-time thing.
Especially when he’s my best friend’s father.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Both men are attracted to each other but there are a couple of huge hurdles they need to jump before they could ever think about more.
One being the 16 year age gap. And the other one being that Rhett is the father of Shane’s best friend and that makes things even more complicated.
I love the dual POV. Its always nice to know what is going through the minds of all parties. I’m enjoying these MM novellas from JM. My only complaint is that they could be longer. But then they wouldn’t be novellas. Lol I’m just a greedy reader and now I wanna know everything about all 4 of the men we’ve met so far in this series.

 

J.M. Walker, a Canadian author, writes stories across several different genres. She’s passionate about traveling the world with her husband, reading all the books, training for that next race, coffee, and all things spooky. She can be found with a coffee in one hand and a book in the other.

“Above all, be the HEROINE of your own life…” ~ Nora Ephron

Professional Inquiries:

I am represented by SBR Media. For inquiries regarding foreign rights, audio, and other media outlets, please contact Stephanie Phillips.

stephanie @ sbrmedia . com

 

#review #darkromance The Contract (Dangerous Games #1) by: Rina Saint

Dante
My moral compass is broken. That’s why I need rules. They keep me from killing people I shouldn’t. They keep me from crossing certain lines. I’m possessive. Obsessive. Deviant. And I like to fight.

That’s what I see in Tristan when I spot him working in the swanky nightclub. His cool detachment is a mask. He’s angry, he’s lost, and he’s totally new to what he’s feeling.

I want to feel that anger. I want it to burn me. I want him to fight me—then I want to feel him submit. He won’t have any choice, not in my play room. He would look perfect there on the black sheets … with red blooming across his creamy skin.

Tristan
Okay, so I’m not as straight as I thought. I can deal with that, but I don’t know if I can deal with him. I could tell Dante was dangerous even before I saw him talking to a mobster connected to my brother’s death. I mean, Dante cornered me and bit me. I don’t even know him! He’s a thousand red flags. And yet … my body has never responded to anyone like it responds to him. That’s why I sit down with him one night after work.

Is this real? Are we actually about to discuss a sex contract? It looks so normal at first. He can’t hit me in the face. He can’t maim me. Why do we need rules for this?

“I don’t think you’re understanding this,” Dante tells me in his dark, sexy voice. “These are hard limits. Everything else—everything else—is fair game.”

He won’t tell me what that means. Half the fun, he says, is finding out.

*Books in the Dangerous Games series can be read as standalones, though some events are connected and characters may cross over. Please note that these dark MM romances have HEAs but contain potentially triggering content. Each book’s content list (which will contain spoilers) can be found in its ebook sample.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Tristen starts a new job at an upscale bar. He thinks it is the best place to start to possibly get a lead on what happened to his missing brother. On night one he meets Dante. Dante has Tristen’s attention and Tristen is trying to figure out why he is so affected by the other man. I mean, after all Tristen is straight. Or is he really?

Dante is not a good man but he is good for Tristen- if that makes sense. As I read and slowly figured out Dante’s story, it made me want to fight someone. There is a reason hes the way he is and when Dante meets Tristen for the first time, he is addicted to the other man. He couldn’t stay away if he tried. Tristan turns out to be Dantes perfect match.

This one grabbed my attention from the get go. It was hot af with so much sexy time. The book is labeled as dark but I would also add that everything between the men was consensual. Everything the men did to one another was within the parameters of the contract. 2 consenting adults with some crazy kinks. Yeah things were violent at times but nothing that made either man want to stop. Please proceed with caution and read the warnings if you have triggers.

 

Rina loves her romances dark and dirty. Her books take you into the erotic lives of her complex, morally gray characters. If you love high intensity and fabulous smut, Rina’s got you covered.

#review #mmromance Crossroads (Crossroads #1) by: Riley Hart

After divorcing the woman he’d been with since he was seventeen, Nick Fuller is starting over. He owns the restaurant of his dreams and he’s determined to meet new people, find new passions, and experience life to its fullest. Easier said than done—that is until he meets his new neighbor, Bryce Tanner…

Bryce is all about a good time. He plans to show Nick how it’s done, help him meet a few women, and enjoy the gift of the single life he’s been given. But things don’t go as planned, and soon they realize they’d rather be together than with anyone else.

Neither man has ever wanted another guy, but there’s a connection between them from the start—a spark they can’t deny. They find themselves navigating an unfamiliar new world and dealing with unforeseen obstacles. Physical desire isn’t enough, and now Nick and Bryce are at a crossroads. They have to decide which way to go: the easy path they’ve always followed, or the one that’s determined to trip them up at every turn.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Nick has just divorced after being with one person his entire life. She cheated. Not once but twice then had the audacity to act like Nick was the bad guy. Nick moves into one side of a duplex that shares a backyard with the neighbor.
Enter neighbor…
Bryce moves in next door. The pair meet and become friends instantly. They spend all of their spare time together. And like it or not, Bryce becomes Nick’s wingman. These 2 men were blind af to what was blossoming before their eyes. To give them credit, neither have ever been attracted to another man so they were completely clueless about the looks one gave the other. The kind gestures that may have meant more. The inner turmoil the other was going through on the daily. Constantly I’m yelling outloud to the empty room- OMG WHY DO MEN HAVE TO BE SO FREAKING CLUELESS?! I mean yeah, they could have talked about their feelings but what is the fun in that? The route paved with the most angst sometimes makes for the best reads.

 

#review #audiobook #mmromance Imago (Imago book #1) by: Nr Walker Narrated by: Antony Ferguson

Nerdy, introverted genius lepidopterist, Lawson Gale, is an expert on butterflies. He finds himself in a small town in Tasmania on a quest from an old professor to find an elusive species that may or may not even exist.

Local Parks and Wildlife officer, Jack Brighton, is an ordinary guy who loves his life in the sleepy town of Scottsdale. Along with his Border collie dog, Rosemary, his job, and good friends, he has enough to keep from being lonely. But then he meets Lawson, and he knows he’s met someone special.

There’s more to catching butterflies, Jack realises. Sometimes the most elusive creatures wear bow ties, and sometimes they can’t be caught at all. Lawson soon learns there are butterflies he can’t learn about it in books. They exist only in a touch, in a kiss, in a smile. He just has to let go first, so these butterflies can fly.

Imago is the story of finding love, bow ties, and butterflies.

 

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Lawson is in Tasmania for the week searching for something that doesn’t exist. Lol Jack runs into him on the plane and the pair get to know one another quite well throughout Lawsons stay. There is something about the adorable nerd who shows up in a bowtie that has Jack enamored. He wants nothing more than to see the other man smile. Its quickly becoming one of his favorite things. Imago ended with a HFN which was nice. I look forward to the next book in the series.

 

N.R. Walker is an Australian author who loves her genre of LGBTQIA+ romance. First published in 2012, she now has over 70 books, many which are also audiobooks, and numerous translations done in nine different languages.

She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it but wouldn’t have it any other way.

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N.R. Walker was voted 2019 Goodreads M/M Romance Members’ Choice Awards All-Time Favorite Author

and 2020 Goodreads M/M Romance Members’ Choice Awards Hall of Fame

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#wotr25 #attendingauthor #seriesstarter Sex Lies and Sweet Tea (Sex and Lies 1) by Kris Calvert

Hotter than hell and half of Alabama, FBI Agent, Mac Callahan is thirsty for everything except love. Coming home to bust a white-collar crime ring, Mac intends to execute his usual practice with work and women¬ – get in, get it on and get out. Instead, he finds himself unexpectedly drawn to the legacy of his family, his plantation, and the charms of a Southern girl. Samantha Peterson possesses everything he needs in a woman, including the evidence to wrap his case. As the investigation heats up, so does their passion and a dangerous game ignites. But, then again, everything’s hotter in the South.

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Review by Twinsie Dee

i bought this book here is my honest review

Sam is a single mom in her small town just raising her son after her husband died before he was born. She had her life mostly put together she visited her grandmother at the senior community where she soon got a job at. Shes perfectly fine being a single mom not looking for love but when it falls in front of her, she isn’t sure how to handle it. Mac came home to see his mom after his dad died but also on a work assignment with the FBI some shady things are happening under the residents’ noses at the senior community. but when Mac las eyes on Sam game over they are head over heels for each other, but will they be able to stay together once his secret comes out as to why he really came home or will she risk her job in order to stop what’s been happening. Sam has more than her own heart to think about what she will do.

 

Kris Calvert is a former copywriter and PR mercenary who after some coaxing, began writing novels. She loves alliteration, pearls and post-it notes. She’s married to the man of her dreams and lives in Lexington, Kentucky. She’s Momma to two grown kids, and is also responsible for one very needy rescue pup. When she’s not writing, she’s baking GF cupcakes.

 

#Review – Scraps: A Splatterpunk Anthology

Featuring new stories by Judith Sonnet, Mique Watson, Stephanie E. Jensen, Ruth Anna Evans, Cassandra Daucus, Harrison Phillips, Chaz WIlliams, and MORE . . . SCRAPS is an obscene, absurd, and disturbing anthology of splatterpunk and extreme horror. Curated by Judith Sonnet, each story is designed to shock, sicken, and surprise! If you like your horror raw and unflinching, then this anthology is for you!

WARNING: This is extreme horror and splatterpunk. Don’t like being grossed out? Don’t read it!

Oral Fixations by Judith Sonnet: I’ve read a few of Judith’s books and she never disappoints in the extreme and depraved department. We meet a couple teens who are heading to a party but the night doesn’t go as planned. They wake up in an unknown location and try and figure out every possible way they can to survive. This one actually hurt my heart a bit. So good job, Judith!

I also love Judith’s introductions, narrations? to each story. It’s like a story within a story.

The Book of Revenge by Cassandra Draucus: Cassandra Draucus is a new author for me but one I definitely want to read more of. This little story was so well written and was a bloody mess of fun! I felt like I was actually there. I could picture things clearly and really enjoyed that. While I have seen horror movies based in the 13th century, I’ve never read a horror book that had it in it until now.

Filth by RE Shambrook: This was the grossest little story I’ve ever read and I am absolutely here for it. When I finished, I was like “WTF WAS THAT?!” I couldn’t stop reading. But man oh man. I feel like the author thought to himself, “Hmm…what’s the grossest bodily function and I’m going to write a book about it?” This is definitely not for those with weak stomachs.

Sober by Chaz Williams: Richard and Susan are helping a certain person who hurt their daughter, detox. If that’s what you can even call it. When they complete their mission, they show her what it’s like to live with the pain of losing someone while sober. Disturbing, extreme and on point with the theme of this anthology!

Rita by Ruth Anna Evans: I love books like this where you think it’s going one way and then it goes another, throwing you off. Clearly I am not on my game, because I should have predicted this ending.

FF by Brian G Berry: Um…wow. I have no words for this one.

Wet Hair by Jayson Dawn: Wow…can’t say I’ve ever read a story like this one. I hate pulling hair from the drain and get my husband to do it. Now I’m going to be thinking of this story every time he does.

Bonemeal by Harrison Phillips: Well I wasn’t expecting that in the least but did I love it? Yes. Yes I did.

Amateur Surgery by Mique Watson: First, I have to say that this my favourite horror author, so I was super excited to read his story! Mique never disappoints and this one was a doozy. All I gotta say is poor Teddy.

Putrefying Malediction by Stephanie E Jensen: This one was awesome and gross. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!

Fetal Back Wash by Judith Sonnet: Well this was something that I did not expect to like but really did! Not sure what that says about me. And again, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! Flo really got her revenge with this one.

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#WOTR25 #NewRelease #Review – Shredded Love (Legacy Series: Knights of Paradise MC Book 1) by: S.J. Chaynie


Shredded Love is an age gap, motorcycle club romance with no cheating and an HEA.

I should have known with a name like Romeo it was doomed from the start. A love that was forbidden. A love that was too intense to last. A love for a man loyal only to his club and his president. I knew he would never choose me. But when a story I’m chasing places me in the center of danger, I have no choice but to turn to the club for help. To him. Now he vows to never let me out of his sight. But there’s only one way this story can end. In tragedy. Because I’m the president’s daughter, and my Romeo….well…. he’s the president’s best friend.

Shredded Love is book one of the Legacy Series, a second generation series for the Knights of Paradise MC. You do not need to read the first series to enjoy this one. Intented for mature readers. Some situations may be triggering.

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Review by Twinsie Melinda

I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review. 

I love Romeo and Hallie story. Romeo has denied his feelings for Hallie for so long. How can he fall for his best friend’s daughter. He chooses his family, brothers, the MC over love and Hallie. I love the little things that Romeo does for Hallie. Hallie does not make things easy on Romeo nor her brothers or Dad.  Hallie is following a story that lands her in trouble and she has to turn to the MC. When Sunny’s life is threatened Romeo will move heaven and earth to protect her.

The chemistry between Romeo and Hallie is electric. These two could not be more perfect for each other they are both stubborn and Hallie keeps Romeo on his toes with her sass and determination. Watching Romeo and Mav hash things out over Hallie was hard to watch but loved Tanner and the way she navigates Mav. There were some great twists that I didn’t see coming but man were they good. I loved seeing the entire MC family and learning more about them. I cannot wait for the next book to read about one of the other MC kids and how they continue in their fathers’ footsteps.

S.J. Chaynie is a small-town Texas girl who has found a love for writing. She enjoys writing romance, with a sprinkle of suspense, and a little humor. If she is not busy writing her newest ideas, she is spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She believes a good book and a lot of laughs is the best medicine. She brings suspense, love, angst, and sometimes the occasional heartbreak to her stories. Always a HEA, but every character and story she holds close to her heart and hopes they touch yours as well.

 

#WOTR25 #NewRelease #AgeGap #DadsBestFriend #MC – Shredded Love (Legacy Series: Knights of Paradise MC Book 1) by SJ Chaynie

Shredded Love is an age gap, motorcycle club romance with no cheating and an HEA.

I should have known with a name like Romeo it was doomed from the start. A love that was forbidden. A love that was too intense to last. A love for a man loyal only to his club and his president. I knew he would never choose me. But when a story I’m chasing places me in the center of danger, I have no choice but to turn to the club for help. To him. Now he vows to never let me out of his sight. But there’s only one way this story can end. In tragedy. Because I’m the president’s daughter, and my Romeo….well…. he’s the president’s best friend.

Shredded Love is book one of the Legacy Series, a second generation series for the Knights of Paradise MC. You do not need to read the first series to enjoy this one. Intented for mature readers. Some situations may be triggering.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

Shredded Love (Legacy Series: Knights of Paradise MC Book 1) by SJ Chaynie

I was given this book by the author for an honest review.

STOP!!!  Look Miss Author Friend.  You know that Mav has my heart so how in the world can you make me love Romeo so much!  UGH!!!

I have been WAITING for this series and waiting for you to go back to the MC family.  When you did you did it so well.  Romeo is just such a great grumpy falls first character but is too scared to admit it to anyone let alone his best friend.  I mean awkward right!!!

Hailey is everything I would expect Tanner and Mav’s daughter to be.  Head strong and heart on her sleeve.  OMG  They are such a great pair.

I had so much fun reading their story.  Granted they are both so dang stubborn and I did wanna tell Mav so Romeo would finally get his head outta his butt to claim his girl. The story of Romeo and Hailey is a great one with love but also so much fear.  Romeo is afraid to lose his family…again.  He pushed Hailey away out of fear.  Hailey is so in love with Romeo but is tried of being the “secret”. 

Their attraction was amazing and super combustible.  I cant wait to read more especially about a certain dancer and a certain MC guy.  There is a good story I am sure.

S.J. Chaynie is a small-town Texas girl who has found a love for writing. She enjoys writing romance, with a sprinkle of suspense, and a little humor. If she is not busy writing her newest ideas, she is spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She believes a good book and a lot of laughs is the best medicine. She brings suspense, love, angst, and sometimes the occasional heartbreak to her stories. Always a HEA, but every character and story she holds close to her heart and hopes they touch yours as well.



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