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BLOG TOUR: “Last Resort” by Morgan Brice. $10.00 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway Included!

BLOG TOUR

Book Title: Last Resort
(Treasure Trail Book 3)

Author: Morgan
Brice

Publisher: Darkwind
Press

Cover Artist: Lou
Harper

Release Date: March 6,
2024

Genres: MM paranormal romance & supernatural
suspense

Tropes: moving in together, second chance at love, healing from the past,
dealing with past issues, hurt/comfort

Themes: evolving relationship, learning to trust, forgiving yourself, letting
go of the past

Heat Rating: 4 flames

Length: 216
pages

It’s the third book in the
series, but can be read as a standalone It does not
end on a cliffhanger

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Can Ben and Erik put
the pieces together to solve the case, or when the cards are dealt, will they be left holding

the dead man’s hand

Blurb

Weird things are happening again in Cape May and the ghosts of old mobsters never
rest easy.


Erik Mitchell gets a strange delivery of antique
poker chips with odd markings tied to a casino that burned a century ago. Ben Nolan finds a
dead guy in one of his rental units—turns out the guy’s been missing for twenty years and is
linked to a long-lost treasure.

The ghostly energy of the old Commodore Wilson hotel
juices up all the town’s spirits, and a stranger shows up with an unhealthy interest in both
cases. Ben and Erik have just moved in together, and they’re still navigating the next step as
partners and blending their lives.

Murder, missing persons, hidden treasure, and haunted
poker chips. Can Ben and Erik put the pieces together to solve the case, or when the cards
are dealt, will they be left holding the dead man’s hand?

Last Resort
is a suspenseful MM paranormal romance mystery-adventure filled with second
chance love, hurt/comfort, true soulmates, old curses, hidden treasure, dangerous secrets,
restless ghosts, psychic visions, powerful witches, angry mobsters, and a very haunted
hotel.

Excerpt

“This brings back memories.” Ben Nolan and his partner carried the last boxes up the
stairs. “I spent too many Saturdays in my twenties helping my friends move in and out of
apartments for free pizza and beer.”
“Look at it as a built-in fitness workout,” Erik Mitchell, his boyfriend, replied. “The good
thing is that most days, you don’t need to go up and down more than once.”
“I’m sure I can come up with reasons to stay in.” Ben dripped his voice to a sexy growl
and gave Erik a knowing look.
Erik shook his head fondly. “Sounds good—but we still need to go to work
sometime.”
Erik owned Trinkets, the antique shop in the first floor of the old Victorian house where
their apartment took up the second level. “Can’t beat the commute,” he added.”
“True—and mine’s still totally walkable unless the weather is foul.” Ben managed Nolan
Resort Real Estate, owned by his aunt and uncle. Until recently, he had stayed in one of the
company’s rentals. Ben had moved in with Erik a few months ago, but forgotten about a
stack of boxes that were still stored in Trinkets’ back room.
The important stuff had already found a place in the apartment. Now Ben needed to
figure out what in these last boxes to keep or toss. He’d packed long enough ago that he had
forgotten what remained.
“Actually, I was surprised how fast I got used to the stairs,” Erik told him. “My place in
Atlanta had an elevator, but nowhere near the charm.”
Both Ben and Erik had recently moved to Cape May, New Jersey to make a fresh start
after their old lives went off the rails. Ben stepped away from being a Newark cop after a
betrayal and a near-fatal shooting, and becoming a private investigator had left him burned
out and bitter. Erik left his high-profile work stopping art fraud and antiquities smugglers
when a bust gone wrong nearly got him killed—and his boyfriend cheated. Differing
circumstances led them to Cape May and chance brought them together, but Ben thanked
his lucky stars every day for how things had turned out.

“Now we just have to figure out what’s worth keeping.” Ben surveyed the stacks of boxes in
the living room. “We already have an interesting decorating style.”

They had found a quirky way to blend his statues of Spider-Man and Optimus Prime
and wall art of some of his favorite comics and sci-fi movies with Erik’s more traditional
taste, honed by his work for art museums.
“Bring it on,” Erik said with a laugh. “It’s good to shake things up.”
Ben reeled him in for a kiss. “I can think of ways to get a whole lotta shakin’ going on,”
he growled.
Erik kissed him and stepped away. “Hold that thought. We need to be able to navigate
through the living room, so the boxes can’t stay—which means unpacking.”
“Spoil sport,” Ben grumbled good-naturedly.

About the Author

Morgan Brice is the romance
pen name of bestselling author Gail Z. Martin. Morgan writes urban fantasy male/male
paranormal romance, with plenty of action, adventure and supernatural thrills to go with the
happily ever after. Gail writes epic fantasy and urban fantasy, and together with co-author
hubby Larry N. Martin, steampunk and comedic horror, all of which have less romance, more
explosions. Characters from her Gail books make frequent appearances in secondary roles in
her Morgan books, and vice versa.

On the rare occasions Morgan
isn’t writing, she’s either reading, cooking, or spoiling two very pampered dogs.

Series include
Witchbane, Badlands, Treasure Trail, Kings of the Mountain and Fox Hollow. Watch for more
in these series, plus new series coming soon!

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BOOK BLAST: “Reunion of the Three” by C.S. Harris.

BOOK BLAST

Book Title: Reunion of
the Three

Author: C.S.
Harris

Publisher: A New Reality
Publishing

Cover Artist: Christopher S.
Harris

Release Date: February 29,
2024

Genres: Urban fantasy, epic fantasy, space opera, polyamory

Tropes: Lovers reunited after a long separation, heroes

Themes: Reunion, coming together, being free, being authentic, self-
discovery

Heat Rating: 2 – 3 flames

Length: 95 000 words/320
pages

It is not a standalone book. It
is book 1 in the Ring of Worlds series.

Book two is out on April 25, and book three this summer.

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Love, Longing, Great
Magic, and a Fat Orange Cat.

Blurb

Foreseeing the annihilation of Gaea by the Tèng Empire and
the demonic Sogma, Alexander Eldred and his allies, Imara Inanna and Sirenī Adamma,
marshaled their magic to thwart the calamity. Their triumph brought them back to their
homeland of Demurria, only to be sundered by a government edict citing their immense
combined strength as a threat: Alex is a magical prodigy and never forgets a spell once he’s
seen it written or cast. Imara hears the universe as a symphony and can control reality with
her voice. Sirenī is blessed with fatal beauty, a power so great it can compel into obsession
any who behold her.

After fifty years of enforced separation, compelled by a
fresh premonition, Alex challenges the mandate to reunify with Imara and Sirenī. This time,
the peril extends beyond Gaea, endangering the entirety of the Ring of Worlds, threatened
by a formidable necromancer’s dark influence. To prevent the spread of this malignant
corruption across myriad planets, the trio must reunite and elude the Unified Government’s
grasp, racing against time to safeguard the future.

Please note: The central narrative follows a group of main
characters engaged in a polyamorous relationship. Initially, the relationship comprises one
man and two women, evolving to include an additional man, forming a balanced quartet
where each individual shares a deep, equitable connection with the others. Although the
story is rooted in the genres of epic and urban fantasy, rather than romance, it includes
moments of intimacy that encompass a spectrum of orientations and identities, including
interactions among women, men, and supernatural beings such as vampires. Additionally,
the narrative features a secondary character who identifies as non-binary. The same gender
relations are blatant.

Excerpt

Barefoot, Alexander left the primary bedroom and walked
through the quiet halls of Eldred Manor. He descended to the first floor and passed the
library on his way to the workroom. Once there, he stepped through the large double doors
and shut them.

The room was massive and had Spaera Mystica—arcane circles
for conjuration—etched into the floor in varying sizes. He stepped over to a small one and
held out his hands with his palms facing up. An orange-red glow flared around them, and he
began to chant in his natal tongue.

Within moments, mist began to swirl above the sigils etched
into the floor. He continued to chant until a hemispherical dome flared into existence,
shimmering with striations of faint color like a rainbow. He turned his palms down and
changed his chant.

Now the ancient syllables of Darhavil rolled from his lips, and
mist filled the Spaera Mystica. Alexander finished his spell, dropped his hands to his sides,
and waited. It took several minutes for a figure to appear in the mist, insubstantial and
amorphous but irradiant.

“Alexander,” the figure said. The voice had a tremulous quality
but was easy to hear. “Why have you reached out to me?”

Alexander bowed his head briefly. “I apologize, Valas. I have
been feeling something, a sensation at the back of my mind. The only thing I could think to
do was contact you.”

The agglomeration of colors spun like fluid inside the mist-filled
hemisphere of the magic circle. The flashes of light occasionally suggested a beaked head,
wings, and a long, feathered tail. Alexander watched the manifestation patiently. Subtle
anxiety had been building in his mind, urging him to action.

“The patterns suggest an inflection point formed sixteen
million years before this moment. Beginning now, the probabilities unravel,” the figure told
him.

That was interesting information. Opaque but interesting.
What is the inflection point? Was it related to the events of my dream? Can I recover
them with a waking dream enchantment?

The Grade Five magic was only as reliable as the ephemeral
threads of the mind—so not very.

The sorcerer bowed his head again. “Thank you, Valas. I
appreciate your willingness to communicate with me.”

“You are welcome.” The figure began to dwindle; the light
faded at the edges into eldritch sparks that winked out as they drifted toward the floor. “I
would add one last thing: the time is upon you. You cannot wait.”

Alexander froze. “Are you certain?” he stupidly asked.

Valas Amris is a celestial being. Of course, it is
certain! he thought scathingly.

The figure faded until only the mist on the floor remained
within the Spaera Mystica, but Valas murmured one last sentence.

“Yes. Complete your work with Skawen’na’há:wi. You are
close.”

Alexander took a deep breath as the mist drained into nothing.
He released the magic circle with a snap of his fingers and stood there for a long time. His
thoughts were jumbled and raced in circles. He felt excitement, anticipation, nervousness,
and fear.

After several minutes of stillness, he stirred and turned from
the symbols carved into the floor. He retreated from the workroom and planned to return to
his bedroom. Instead, he detoured into the library and sat in his favorite chair. Around him
were more than a thousand books, including tomes, treatises, and grimoires. He looked at
them with unseeing eyes, wrapped in his thoughts. They ran to the two people he loved
most: Imara and Sirenī. He hadn’t seen them in a long time, but that was about to
change.

Once he finished his training, of course.

Alexander remained in the library until dawn. He blinked when
the sun shone through the windows and stabbed his eyes. Turning his head, he cracked his
neck and looked around. He’d contemplated and discarded a dozen plans in the few hours it
took for the sun to rise.

What is the best way to make contact? he
wondered.

Imara lived in Louden, Sirenī in Glendale. He drummed his
fingers on his thigh, brow furrowed. Nothing came to him.

Still, he left the library with a bounce in his step. In his heart,
he felt excited by what was coming. For almost fifty years, he’d had a lump of stone in his
chest, but now he felt it begin to soften and pulse once more.

About the Author

I’m an artist and author who’s
been crafting stories since my childhood. My debut series, ‘The Ring of Worlds,’ is inspired
by my love of high-fantasy and science fiction. When I’m not writing, I enjoy gaming,
reading, and exploring new worlds—real and imaginary.

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SERIES TOUR: “The Christopher Books” by Stephen Hardy

SERIES TOUR

THE CHRISTOPHER BOOKS

by

Stephen G Hardy

Follow Christopher as he explores various types of
relationships and the impact he has on the lives of others.

The books need to be read in order.

Overall Heat Rating for the series: 1 flame

 

 

BOOK DETAILS

BOOK 1

 

Book Title: Search for Complete

Cover Artist: Ryan Mulford

Length: 80 127 words /335 pages

Release Date: June 4, 2023

Genres: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Fiction with speculative
elements.

Tropes: Friends to Platonic lovers

Themes: Interpersonal relationships, Conversations as Catalyst
for Change

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

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Unlimited

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Blurb

“Why do I get the feeling that Christopher is the type of man that would make the
perfect husband for any woman and, at the same time, the perfect wife for any man?”
Laura says shortly after Christopher begins his new job at the TV station. Laura’s
statement would turn out to hold more truth than she could imagine. No one who meets
Christopher, especially not Laura, as well as David, a gay man he meets at a party,
understands what it is about him that draws them to him. They also don’t realize that
Christopher is searching for something, a search complicated by their desires for him.

 

BOOK 2

 

Book Title: The Price of Happiness

Length: 84 447words/330 pages

Release Date: November 24, 2023

Genres: LGBTQ+ Contemporary Literary Fiction

Tropes: Love and loss

Themes: Parenthood, interpersonal relationships, finding
oneself.

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

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Blurb

As Search for Complete left off, the birth of his twins had just completed
Christopher. However, though he has what he had searched so long for, he now must deal
with the associated costs, namely the unraveling of his relationship with Laura, the mother
of his twins. The birth of the twins should have brought Laura joy, yet, instead, she finds
herself on an intense emotional rollercoaster. Laura resents Christopher’s
happiness—resents that he is a better mother than she is. But most of all, Laura
resents that the twins are Christopher’s spitting image—nowhere does she see herself in
them. Christopher fears his happiness in becoming a father has become Laura’s undoing. As
he tries to help her adjust to the reality of their situation, Laura struggles to find herself in
the tangled mess of their relationship.

In The Price of Happiness, Stephen Hardy has created a profound and moving
novel on the themes of parenthood, identity, love and loss—and the cost of getting what we
want.

 

BOOK 3

 

Book Title: When the Sun and Moon Touch

Length: 87 639 words/353 Pages

Release Date: March 29, 2024

Genres: LGBTQ+ Contemporary Literary Fiction

Tropes: M2M relationships

Themes: Finding oneself, forgiveness, love

The stories need to be read in order. This book does not end
on a cliffhanger.

 

Buy Links – Available in Kindle
Unlimited

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Blurb

Christopher has settled into life as a single father to his twins, Loren and Christine. Content
with his life, he is contemplating the imminent return of their mother Laura, who has been
traveling through Europe for nearly a year, when he meets Benjamin, a direct descendant of
the sun. Suddenly, his contentment is upended as he tries to understand the reason for their
meeting. Despite what Benjamin says, that they are meant to be together, Christopher
initially tries to hold

Benjamin at arm’s length, believing that he is only to be for Benjamin what Joseph was to
him—a friend and mentor.

 

Excerpt from Book 1

I began to question accepting Laura’s invitation when I
heard the noise coming from the backyard as we approached the house. I disliked crowds,
and it sounded like an immense crowd was on the other side of the gate.

People were everywhere—seated on lounge chairs
scattered around the patio or at the rectangular dining table or milling about in various
groups—talking loudly over the blaring music. Laura’s voice broke through the noise.

“I don’t see Peter anywhere. He might be inside. Shall we
find him?”

“By all means. I would feel uncomfortable attending his
party without meeting him.”

I followed Laura into the house. As we passed through the
living room, my eyes fell on a few framed photos of a handsome couple on the wall.

In the kitchen, a solitary male figure was removing a tray of
croissants from the oven.

“Hello, Peter.”

As he turned around, I recognized Peter as one of the men
in the photos. Tall and slender, with dark hair and a mustache waxed into handlebars, there
was a dapperness to him that I found pleasing.

“Hey, Laura. Lovely to see you!”

After setting the hot tray down, Peter hugged her.

“Peter, I want you to meet Christopher. He just moved here
from Seattle and works with me at the station.”

“How do you do, Peter?“

Having grown used to the reaction my presence caused, I
smiled patiently as Peter, unable to speak right away, shook my offered hand.

“I hope you do not mind my crashing your party. Laura
assured me that you would not object to her bringing me.”

“No, of course, I don’t mind.”

The words tumbled out one on top of the other.

“Is there anything we can do to assist you?”

“No, I have it all under control, thanks. Please help yourself
to the food and drinks out on the patio.”

“We will. Thanks,” Laura said, taking my arm and steering
me back through the living room.

“Peter is very nice,” I commented as we stepped through
the doors and headed towards the drinks table. “Can I make you something?”

“A mimosa, thanks. Yes, Peter’s a sweetie.”

We stood sipping our drinks as I scanned the crowd of
mostly men, a mix of young and old, before Laura took me around, introducing me to the
people she knew.

I instinctively searched their eyes for the essence of
another while ignoring Laura’s scrutinizing gaze.

Laura needed to use the bathroom, so she left me standing
under the large Ficus tree where we had sought shade from the sun. Within minutes of her
departure, I was surrounded by a large group of people vying for my attention. Carrying on
multiple conversations was challenging, but I did my best to make each person feel they had
my full attention.

He caught my attention on the periphery of my vision: tall
and well-built, resembling the small statue of the god Mars that sat on the table in Joseph’s
shop. Our eyes met, and I felt my heart skip a beat, seeing something flash in his eyes.
Smiling hopefully, I extended my hand to him.

“Hello, my name is Christopher Dunn.”

As he shook my hand, I took the opportunity to search his
golden-brown eyes. My initial hope turned to disappointment, for while something was
there, it was not another’s essence. Though disappointed, I was intrigued.

“Davidmartelli.”

He slurred the two names into one in his haste to get the
words out.

As I gazed into his eyes, the feeling of a purpose to our
meeting appeared—first Laura and now David.

“It is a pleasure to meet you, David Martelli,” I said, saying
his name distinctly.

David blushed attractively, causing a twinge in my
heart.

“Can I get you a drink?”

He looked so crestfallen when I held up my cup that I was
tempted to down my drink and ask him for another.

“Oh, you have one.”

“I do, but I appreciate you asking.”

I gave him a smile to back up my words. It was apparent
that David was struggling to find something to say, the frustration evident in his handsome
features. I wanted to get him away from the people surrounding us and talk to him alone,
but I did not see how I could do so without offending everyone else.

Conscious of the eyes watching us, David blushed again and
backed away.

For some reason, I knew that this behavior was out of
character for him. Watching him walk away, I hoped we would meet again as I wanted to
discover what I saw in his eyes.

 

About the Author

Stephen Hardy was born in
the San Francisco Bay Area but grew up in the Pacific Northwest. His career as a fashion
designer took him back to San Francisco before he headed to New York City, where he met
his husband of twenty years. Tiring of the hectic pace of the fashion industry, Stephen gave
up his career to become a stay-at-home dad for his and his husband’s two adopted sons and
a quiet life in Connecticut. Now residing in Phoenix, Arizona, and with the kids grown,
Stephen returned to university, where he rediscovered his love for writing. His focus is on
contemporary fiction, examining social issues regarding gender, sexuality, and relationships.
Search for Complete is his first novel.

 

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SERIES TOURS: “Jagged Shores” by Thom Collins

SERIES TOUR

for the

Jagged Shores Series by Thom Collins

Book 1: North Point

Book 2: Safe Harbour

Book 3: Deep Waters

Book 4: Cold Day Dawning

Book 5: Jagged Ends releases on April 30. 

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Genres: Contemporary M/M Romance

Themes: Murder, Thriller, and Suspense, set in the UK

Heat Rating: 4 flames

Each book can be read as a standalone story.

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For the length of this tour the books will be priced as follows:

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North Point, Safe Harbour, Cold Day Dawning – $2.99

THE JAGGED SHORES SERIES

Book 1: North Point

Will an idyllic summer holiday lead Arnie to the love of his life, or the end of it?

Blurb

It should be the start of a perfect vacation. After a period of stress, Arnie Walker takes his nine-year-old son AJ home for the holidays. Arnie grew up in Nyemouth, a picturesque fishing town on the North-East coast of England, and he wants AJ to experience the kind of carefree, endless summer he enjoyed as a boy. It’s a short-lived dream. While taking an evening walk along the North Point cliff, Arnie and AJ witness a murder attempt.

For the volunteer crew of Nyemouth Lifeboat Station, it’s a rescue mission like none before, Helmsman Dominic Melton is part of the team who rescue the victim from the deadly North Sea. When Arnie and Dominic come together in the aftermath of the attack, the attraction is instant. Arnie isn’t looking for a relationship. He’s committed to his son’s well-being and has no time for a distraction like Dominic, even though the handsome ex-naval officer is hard to dismiss. Is it possible for Arnie to fulfill his promises to AJ while falling for Dominic?

Despite the distraction, a fledgling killer remains at large. As feelings between Arnie and Dominic develop, so does the danger they are in. North Point may be a beautiful place to fall in love, but it could also be the most dangerous.

Book 2: Safe Harbour

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Two lovers seek shelter in a storm of jealousy and passion

Blurb

Matt arrives in the seaside town of Nyemouth for a much-needed vacation. As a successful lawyer, Matt has a hectic career, and with an ex-husband still pestering him for money, he is long overdue a break. A holiday home perched above the town and its breath-taking harbour seems like the perfect place to unwind. Matt can’t wait to explore the beautiful, jagged shorelines and lose himself for a couple of weeks.

Jake has made a home in Nyemouth. After growing up in the city, living on the coast is everything to him. Running a business with his sister and volunteering on the crew of the local lifeboat, he is exactly where he wants to be. But Jake’s life is far from peaceful. Though he left his domineering husband Vince a year ago, Vince refuses to consent to a divorce or loosen his controlling hold on Jake.

On Matt’s first night in town, he encounters the couple having a blazing row. When Vince turns violent, Matt intervenes and takes Jake inside to escape his angry ex. Despite what happened, Matt feels a powerful attraction to the younger man. Jake is bright, endearing and unbelievably attractive, but the young man’s life is complicated. Matt already has enough problems of his own. He came away looking for an escape, not a starry-eyed distraction. As Matt and Jake get to know each other better, the gamble on a holiday romance becomes hard for either of them to resist. They have both been unlucky in love before. Maybe this time will be different.

Vince will not be shaken off so easily. He has no intention of letting Jake go…ever. As Matt’s and Jake’s emotions deepen, they do not understand how far Vince will take things to keep his husband. As far as Vince is concerned, they made a vow to each other… “till death do us part.”

Book 3: Deep Waters

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In search of a story, he found murder and romance.

Blurb

Author Christian Costner is researching material for one of his dark thrillers and Nyemouth seems like the perfect setting for his next book. The small seaside town has witnessed plenty of trouble over the years, and Christian thinks it will provide him with the inspiration he needs.

He hires local tour guide and fisherman Harry Renner to help him explore the coastline for a couple of days. Harry is knowledgeable and mature beyond his twenty-eight years. Handsome too, though Christian thinks Harry is far too young for him..

As the weather worsens, Harry cuts short their first sight-seeing trip. Heading back to shore they spot a figure in distress in the water. A difficult rescue is made far worse when they discover the casualty has a knife wound to his abdomen and dies before they reach the safety of the harbour.

United by the trauma, Christian and Harry find comfort in each other, but when another murder comes to light, they find themselves at the heart of a dangerous mystery and the target of a killer more ruthless than they could ever imagine.

Book 4: Cold Day Dawning 

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Danger comes in the cold of morning

Blurb 

It should be the perfect weekend away. Dalton Caine makes the long journey to Nyemouth to attend a party hosted by his sister. Catherine is estranged from most of the family, but Dalton feels the time has come to build bridges between them. Things don’t turn out how he wants, however, when Catherine gives him a cold reception at the party. But the evening is not a complete waste of time when he meets local photographer Antoni.

Following a near-fatal attack six months earlier, Antoni has struggled with his physical and mental recovery. Catherine’s party is the first time he has been out at night since then, and he’s ready for an early exit when he meets Dalton. The stranger is warm, friendly and incredibly handsome. When Antoni overcomes his reservations and accepts a drink at Dalton’s hotel, it could be the start of something new for them both.

Despite the joy of fresh romance, things soon take a darker turn. The morning after the party, Catherine’s boyfriend reports her missing. Dalton isn’t initially concerned. Catherine has disappeared of her own will before, and he’s more interested in getting to know Antoni, but the men soon find themselves at the centre of a twisted mystery, one that puts both of their lives at risk.

Reader advisory: This book contains violence, murder, PTSD, memories of a child in danger and mental illness. Although it can be read as a stand-alone, this book is best read as part of a series.

Book 5: Jagged Ends releases on April 30. 

Available for Pre-Order

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About the Author 

Thom Collins is the author of Closer by Morning, North Point and the Anthem Trilogy. His love of page turning thrillers began at an early age when his mother caught him reading the latest Jackie Collins book and confiscated it, sparking a life-long love of raunchy novels.

Thom has lived in the North East of England his whole life. He grew up in Northumberland and now lives in County Durham with his husband and two cats. He loves all kinds of genre fiction, especially bonk-busters, thrillers, romance and horror. He is also a cookery book addict with far too many titles cluttering his shelves. When not writing he can be found in the kitchen trying out new recipes. He’s a keen traveler but with a fear of flying that gets worse with age, but in 2013 he realized cruising is the best way to see the world.

Check out his website for news updates and a free ebook, The Night.

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RECENT RELEASE: “An Odyssey of Shadows” by Dion Marc.

RECENT RELEASE

Book Title: An Odyssey of Shadows

Author, Cover Artist, and
Publisher: Dion Marc

Release Date: April 1,
2024

Genre: 1940’s Period drama and Ancient Greek fantasy

Tropes/themes: Family
Drama, Courage, Dealing with Loss, Hero’s Journey.

Length: 298
pages

Heat Rating: 0.5 out of 5

It is the first book in a new
series. It ends on a cliffhanger.

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A Hero’s Journey is a
Tale of Tragedy

Blurb

A Hero’s Journey Is a Tale of Tragedy.

In the wake of his brother’s death, Theodore’s world is
irrevocably shattered. Now he stands alone against the shadows that dance at the whims of
Gods. Clad in armour touched by magic and driven by a sharp mind, he faces a world of
chaos and trials of unimaginable darkness all to save his brothers life. Each heartbeat of fear,
each spark of hope, fuels his fight through a world where his bookish smarts may be his key
to survival. Yet, Gods have never been known to play fair – especially the war god –
Arēs

‘An Odyssey of Shadows’ is the first instalment of a new
fantasy series set in the year 1945, penned by Amazon bestselling author and artist Dion
Marc. This saga weaves queer protagonists and intricate plot lines into an unputdownable
read.

Excerpt

The air was dense, choking me
with its acrid stench. I found myself in an unending void, where even my own body seemed
to disappear into the oppressive blackness. But the silence was the worst of all—a soundless
void that made my eardrums ache with its sheer weight.

Then, a light—faint at
first—began to pulse in the distance. A scarlet bloom beckoning me closer. As I drew near,
the light revealed itself to be a door, slightly ajar, emanating an even deeper blackness than
the void around it. From within, whispers floated out, layered over each other until they
became a cacophony of desperate cries and muffled screams.

“Join us. Save us. Take
us.”

Unable to resist its pull, I pushed
the door wider. Inside was an endless expanse of contorted, writhing figures, locked in a
dance of agony. Their skin seared, peeling away to reveal muscle and bone, yet they moved
as if in rhythm to some ghastly melody.

And there, in the midst of the
tormented crowd, was Thomas. His once bright brown eyes were now hollow, devoid of
hope or recognition. Chains wrapped around his body, pulling him deeper into the throng. I
tried to scream, to shout his name, to reach out, but my voice was stolen by the void, and
my limbs were weighed down by invisible forces.

My own cries seemed to echo
back to me from the abyss until a blinding surge of scarlet light consumed
everything

About the Author

Bestselling Scottish Australian
author Dion Marc lives and breathes queer art. Whether he is painting, writing, sewing or
dancing naked in the moonlight he does it with pride. He is a practising Hellenistic polytheist
who believes in healing the world one hug at a time and that drinking tea without a biscuit is
a horrendous crime. Dion has worked on Harry Potter, Moulin Rouge, Hamilton and so many
more creative and flamboyant shows.

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NEW RELEASE: “Thrill” by Kristian Parker

NEW RELEASE

Book Title: Thrill (Pleasure Seekers, Book 1)

Author and Publisher: Kristian Parker

Cover Artist: Kelly Martin

Release Date: April 5, 2024

Genre:  Contemporary M/M Romance

Tropes: Friends with Benefits to lovers, workplace romance

Themes: Resolving family issues. Trigger warning – deals with historical suicide attempt

Length:  50 040 words/ 214 pages

Heat Rating:  5 flames

It is not a standalone story, but does not end on a cliffhanger.

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Blurb

Tyler Jones is celebrating hitting his mid-thirties with a new job and it’s unlike anywhere he’s ever worked before. Pleasure Seekers is an sex toy retail company based in the seaside resort of Brighton. 

On his first day, Tyler finds himself in a very sticky situation with the drop-dead gorgeous Danny Healy. This man is next-level handsome. When Danny offers to help Tyler become personally acquainted with some of the items the company sells online, the heat truly blasts off. 

But Tyler has never been one for meaningless sex. When he gets to know Danny, he finds so much more than he ever expected. What could happen if the lines of their arrangement were blurred a little?

Trigger warning – discussion of historical emotional struggles and attempted suicide.

Excerpt 

Taking the opportunity to study his new colleagues, he was excited. Everyone seemed as though they were enjoying one another’s company. Tyler couldn’t wait until he was one of them properly. In his old place he’d largely kept to himself.

Things are looking up.

“Attention, everyone,” Eddie said, clapping his hands together. “Thank you for taking time out of your busy days. I won’t keep you too long. We’ve been given six samples of lube but we’re only taking one. Two at a push. All you have to do is, in pairs, smell the scents and rate them out of five. Easy as that. When you’re done, there’s a free doughnut here for you.”

“I doubt I’ll fancy a glazed ring after sniffing this lot,” a man piped up.

“Thank you, Scott,” Eddie replied. “Helpful as ever. Grab a seat, folks.”

Tyler sat at the nearest table. As the others took their own chairs, it became apparent, to Tyler’s horror, that they were an odd number. No prizes for guessing who the Billy-No-Mates would be.

He’d gone from hero to zero in less than a minute.

Anticipating everyone turning to stare at him, Tyler tried to force a smile on his face.

Then one of the most handsome men Tyler had ever set eyes on walked in. Medium height with a dark brown crew cut and tan skin, he stood in the doorway like some overalls-clad sex god. Tyler was mesmerised.

“Danny,” Eddie said. “Good to see you.”

“Sorry I’m late.”

He looked around the room until his gaze rested on Tyler. A lopsided smile crept onto his face. Tyler suddenly felt very warm.

“No worries,” Eddie said. “Why don’t you go and join Tyler?”

Boom, things were on the up again.

“Lucky Tyler,” Scott added.

Tyler wasn’t easy to embarrass. Yet he could feel his face burning. He nodded at Danny, who slumped down in a chair.

Mercifully, everyone else set about the task in hand.

“Tyler. New starter?” Danny said, giving Tyler a once-over.

“Yes,” Tyler replied. “The Head of Procurement.”

There came the lopsided smile once more. It seemed to mainline straight into Tyler’s gut. And lower.

“How about you?”

Danny tugged at his overalls. “Warehouse.”

Suddenly, the door flung open. A red-faced Barry stood there.

“What do you think you’re doing? No one told me about a lube testing.”

“I didn’t know I had to,” Eddie replied.

“Of course you do,” Barry spluttered. “Then I can put protective coating on the floor. If anyone drops one tiny bit on my new carpet tiles, I will personally supervise you getting it out.”

Not waiting for a reply, he slammed the door shut.

“Please be careful, guys,” Eddie said. “For my sake.”

A ripple of amusement swept through the room.

“Poor old Barry,” Danny said. “Always wanting perfection. He’ll give himself an ulcer one day.”

“He should sample some of the products. There’s a man who needs a prostate massager and no mistake,” Tyler replied.

Danny covered his face. “Don’t put pictures in my head.”

About the Author  

I have written for as long as I could write. In fact, before, when I would dictate to my auntie. I love to read, and I love to create worlds and characters.

I live in the English countryside. When I’m not writing, I like to get out there and think through the next scenario I’m going to throw my characters into.

Inspiration can be found anywhere, on a train, in a restaurant or in an office. I am always in search of the next character to find love in one of my stories. In a world of apps and online dating, it is important to remember love can be found when you least expect it.

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NEW RELEASE: “Worthy Promises” by Jessamyn Kingley

NEW RELEASE

Book Title: Worthy
Promises (D’Vaire, Book 41)

Author and Publisher:
Jessamyn Kingley

Cover Artist: LJ Anderson of
Mayhem Cover Creations

Release Date: April 4,
2024

Genres: MM Fantasy/Paranormal Romance

Tropes: Fated mates

Themes: Love

Heat Rating: 3 flames

Length: 98 800
words

It is not a standalone story,
but does not end on a cliffhanger.

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Two men plagued by
loneliness soon learn that finding love was definitely worth the wait.

Blurb

Duke Argent Worthington D’Vairedraconis knows
loneliness. For a century, his father confined him in a rambling old home. Decades have
passed since he left his father’s court, and Worth has blossomed under the D’Vaire roof. But
scars remain. Worth abhors the quiet and hates being alone. Although he once questioned
Fate’s methods, he now yearns wholeheartedly for the other half of his soul.

At nineteen, Oliver Toivonen is handed the reins of his
father’s fortune—or lack thereof. His parents are obsessed with wealth, prestige, and
making the right social connections. They blame Oliver, not their lavish spending, when he
must sell off the estate. Over a century and a half later, his folks are killed in a car accident
and Oliver is left to raise the seven-year-old brother he barely knows.

In an expansive garden in the middle of Las Vegas, Worth
and Oliver meet. Sparks fly immediately, and their beasts are ready to pursue each other
relentlessly. Oliver must be pragmatic for his brother’s sake. But he is unwilling to ignore his
heart. As Worth and Oliver negotiate their future, Fate tosses a few surprises at the D’Vaires.
Oliver and Worth must make sure nothing gets in their way.

Excerpt

“If this is a place that can truly heal someone, maybe he’ll
find a way to make peace with the past somehow,” Oliver said.

“Look at you already believing in the power of D’Vaire,”
Worthington replied.

“I don’t consider myself an optimist,” Oliver explained. “Nor
do I bother with being negative. I prefer to be realistic and accept what is. Fate made you my
mate. This is your home. I would never ask you to leave it. Where I live is just a building. One
filled with memories that are better left behind. Someday I hope we can reach a point where
Orion and I feel comfortable and welcome here.”

Worthington grinned so brightly Oliver smiled back at him
immediately. “I was constructing a brilliant plan in my head to convince you that D’Vaire is a
perfect home for you and your brother. You’re making things easy on me.”

“What arguments did you have lined up?”

In a flurry of movement and the scraping of his chaise
across the deck, Worthington positioned himself close enough to grab Oliver’s hand. Once
Worthington was relaxed against his cushion again, he toyed with Oliver’s fingers.

“Well, I mentioned the peace and tranquility.”

“You did.”

“One of my dearest friends in the house, Lex, has recently
met his other half. Our fair Rutledge requires a room upstairs to get access to the outdoors
easily since gargoyles can only shift at night. Lex left behind the bedroom next to mine when
he moved upstairs to be with his mate. I thought that would be a perfect space for Orion.
It’d be close enough for him to come get one of us if he needs a cuddle after a bad dream or
wishes to tell us more dragon facts.”

Inexplicably moved that Worthington had already
considered Orion’s needs, Oliver was wondering if it was wrong to be losing his heart to the
pink dragon at his side so quickly. Oliver was still struggling to get to know Orion and to help
him pick up the pieces following the death of their parents, and he wanted dearly for his
brother to know he was there for him, no matter what.

“That is definitely a good thing to suggest and point
out.”

“I do have myself to offer as well.”

Oliver’s gaze eagerly swept across the long form of the
exquisitely made man clad in dark jeans and an untucked button-down in pink-and-white
stripes. “You’re a very enticing package, Worthington.”

“We already know you wish to see me naked.”

“Is there an unmated gay man on this planet who
doesn’t?”

“I’d hardly know, it’s been over a century since I’ve had
sex.”

In genuine shock, Oliver blinked heavily. “What?”

“Trust isn’t easy for me, Owliver. I want everything with
you. All I ask in return is that you be gentle with me. My hurts have mended, but you have
the power to break me. I’d prefer if you didn’t.”

Moved by Worthington’s honesty and willingness to be so
candid, Oliver swung his legs to the deck and sat up straight. Their gazes locked, and Oliver
lifted a trembling hand to cup Worthington’s cheek. “I’ve never offered my heart to anyone.
My parents disliked me. I have no friends. Until this moment, I didn’t understand that I was
saving all the caring and friendship I desire for my mate. For you, Worthington. I’ll take care
of you. All I ask is that you do the same for me. I need your honesty. If at any point this isn’t
working, don’t lead me on. Walk away before you break me.”

Worthington surged forward so their lips met, and Oliver
gave up everything to instinct. His tongue darted out, and he tasted Worthington’s
welcoming mouth and exulted in the Duke Argent’s surrender. Oliver was immediately torn
between desire and an overwhelming surge of protectiveness for the incredible man he was
just getting to know.

“Owliver,” Worthington said against his lips.

“Yes?”

“Did I mention how much I want to get you
naked?”

Oliver leaned his forehead on Worthington’s and breathed
him in. “I’ll have you soon.”

“If you want my dick to calm down, you need to stop talking
to me like that.”

With a chuckle, Oliver pulled away and smiled as
Worthington stole a quick kiss. “When can I see you again?”

“What are your plans for tomorrow, Owliver?”

About the Author

Jessamyn Kingley has
published over thirty titles and refuses to pick a favorite among them. With an extraordinary
passion for her characters, she enthusiastically adds tales to her D’Vaire series and avidly re-
reads them whenever her schedule allows. After decades living in the Washington, DC area,
she now resides in Nevada with her husband and their three spoiled cats. When she is not
writing or adding new ideas to her beloved notebooks, she is gaming with family and friends.

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NEW RELEASE: “An Unrivaled Off Season” by Ashlyn Kane & Morgan James.

NEW RELEASE

Book Title: An Unrivaled
Off-Season (Hockey Ever After, #3.5)

Author: Ashlyn Kane &
Morgan James

Publisher: Dreamspinner
Press

Cover Artist: L.C.
Chase

Release Date: April 2,
2024

Genre: Contemporary M/M Romance, M/M sports
romance

Tropes: Rivals to lovers, established relationship

Themes: Meeting the family, starting a life together,

Heat Rating: 3.5
flames

Length: 27 808 words/ 96
pages

It is not a standalone story. It
follows directly after Unrivaled (Book
3 – same couple) and won’t make much sense
without it.

It does not end on a cliffhanger.

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Sometimes the best win
comes in the off-season.

 

Blurb

Any other year, hockey player Grady Armstrong would be
licking his wounds after a disappointing playoffs exit. Somehow, this year, he’s in the stands
as his rival-turned-boyfriend Max Lockhart competes for the Stanley Cup… and there’s
nowhere he’d rather be. Well, except maybe lifting the Cup himself. So along with preparing
his body for next season, Grady prepares to ask Max to stay in his life
permanently.

Max figures it can’t be easy for Grady to watch Max
cash in on his dreams, but if he’s struggling, he hides it well—which is great, because they
don’t get much time together during the season, and it would suck if Grady spent the
summer sulking.

But while Grady may still be a competitive bastard,
he doesn’t sulk. He nurses Max through hangovers. He comes home with him for the
summer. He loses fishing bets. He earns so many boyfriend points Max should really level
him up. The question is, how?

 

 

Excerpt

The day after the parade, Grady and Max took Max’s
parents to the train station. “Thank you so much for the hospitality,” Max’s mom gushed as
she hugged Grady goodbye. “You’ve been a wonderful host.”

Grady, who didn’t know how to talk to parents because his
had died before he became an adult, looked embarrassed. “It’s Max’s house too.”

This was an abject lie; Max’s name was nowhere near the
paperwork. He just lived there.

But Max’s parents didn’t know that—at least Max didn’t
think they did. Max’s dad just said, “I hope you’ll come out and visit us all this summer. It
would be good to see you.”

They shook hands and Grady said, “I’ll be there.”

Max almost fell over. How many boyfriend points was that?
Was Grady doing some kind of speed run?

“I’m flying, though,” Grady continued, gesturing at the train
platform.

Max’s mom laughed and hugged him again. “I don’t blame
you. We’ll see you in a few weeks, boys.”

When she wrapped Max up in her arms, she squeezed so
tightly Max’s eyeballs almost popped. “I’m so happy for you, sweetheart. You deserve
this.”

Max was less than 50 percent sure she was talking about
hockey, but he squeezed back. “Love you, Mom. Couldn’t have done it without you.”

“You’re darn right.”

Then they got on the train, and Max and Grady got back in
the car to go home.

“I’m supposed to do altitude training with Jess in Colorado
this summer.” Grady flicked on the blinker to merge onto the highway. “Ten days in early
August. You want to come?”

Max swallowed. Grady took sibling time with Jess very
seriously, since they were each other’s only family. “I won’t be crashing?”

Grady glanced at him sideways, then returned his attention
to the road and changed lanes. “I’m inviting you, so no.”

“Okay.” Max felt warm all the way through. He would’ve
needed to do some altitude training anyway, but it meant something to have an official
invite. “Thanks.”

“I mean….” Grady paused and hit the brakes as LA traffic LA
trafficked. “That’s assuming you’re not sick of me by then, I guess. Or were you planning on
having me stay with your parents?”

What? Max tilted his head and stared at him. “Why would
you stay with my parents?”

Grady’s ears had gone pink. “’Cause you still haven’t
officially invited me to your Cup party. Or, you know, your house in New Brunswick.”

Oh.

“Okay, well, now that I’m not drunk, hungover, or jinxing it,
hey, Grady, do you want to come spend the summer with me in New Brunswick?”

The car jolted a little as Grady braked hard to avoid an
accident. When he’d navigated around it, he said, “The whole summer?”

“I mean, other than going to Colorado and maybe if you
want to take a vacation somewhere.” Preferably with Max, but would that be too much? “I
mean, we don’t see a lot of each other during the season, so—”

“Yes.”

So many boyfriend points. “Are you sure? I’m related to,
like, half of New Brunswick. It’s going to be a lot.”

“I can handle it,” Grady said.

Max heard, You’re worth it.

They were
worth it.

Truthfully, it would be a lot for Max too. His family would
give him endless shit over falling in love with a rival player—and Grady, who had a
reputation as kind of a stick in the mud, would provide plenty of opportunities for his aunts
and uncles and cousins to mock him. But Max had never minded that, and he didn’t think
Grady would either.

At Christmas last year, Grady’d held his own with Max’s
siblings and niblings, and Max’s heart had grown three sizes because he got to give Grady a
full family holiday experience. And that was before they were technically even together. It
was Max’s pleasure to provide Grady with family-level chirping—and to be chirped about
him—forever.

Well. Now he knew what happened if someone got too
many boyfriend points.

Max cleared his throat. “Okay, then. I’ll book us
tickets.”

 

About the Authors

Ashlyn Kane likes to think she
can do it all, but her follow-through often proves her undoing. Her house is as full of half-
finished projects as her writing folder. With the help of her ADHD meds, she gets by.


An early reader and talker, Ashlyn has always had a
flair for language and storytelling. As an eight-year-old, she attended her first writers’
workshop. As a teenager, she won an amateur poetry competition. As an adult, she received
a starred review in Publishers
Weekly for her novel Fake Dating the Prince. There were quite a few years in the middle there, but who’s counting?

Her hobbies include DIY home decor, container
gardening (no pulling weeds), music, and spending time with her enormous chocolate
lapdog. She is the fortunate wife of a wonderful man, the daughter of two sets of great
parents, and the proud older sister/sister-in-law of the world’s biggest nerds.

Morgan James is a clueless
(older) millennial who’s still trying to figure out what they’ll be when they grow up and
enjoying the journey to get there. Now, with a couple of degrees, a few stints in Europe, and
more than one false start to a career, they eagerly wait to see what’s next. James started
writing fiction before they could spell and wrote their first (unpublished) novel in middle
school. They haven’t stopped writing since. Geek, artist, archer, and fanatic, Morgan tends to
pass their free hours with in imaginary worlds and people on pages and screens—it’s an
addiction. As is their love of coffee and tea. They live in Canada with their massive collection
of unread books, where they are the personal servant of too many four-legged
creatures.

 

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