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April 19, 2019
The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue – Review
[image error]Genre: Historical Fiction, YA, Romance
Pairings: M/M
Queer Rep: Bi and Gay (I think)
Warnings: Memories of abuse and trauma, homophobia, racism, sexism (all from outside characters and not condoned by the MCs. Still sucks), some violence
Synopsis
Henry “Monty” Montague was born and bred to be a gentleman, but he was never one to be tamed. The finest boarding schools in England and the constant disapproval of his father haven’t been able to curb any of his roguish passions—not for gambling hal...
March 25, 2019
Unbroken – Review
[image error]Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
Pairings: M/M
Queer Rep: Gay, Pansexual
Warnings: Depictions of blood play, references to self-harm and date rape within an abusive relationship
[Note: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.]
Synopsis
Despite the rumors about Port Lewis, Michael Gates doesn’t expect the house he rents with his sister on Foxglove Lane to be haunted. An eerie meeting with Victor Lewellyn, the resident witch-turned-demon who is bound to the property by...
February 20, 2019
Echoes Preorders!
My M/M vampire novel “Echoes” is set to release in five days, but you can preorder it now and have it directly delivered to your e-reading device upon release!
Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/yym3ghbr
Barnes and Noble: http://tinyurl.com/y6yh8sw5
Smashwords: http://tinyurl.com/y4qyz268
Ninestar Press (publisher): http://tinyurl.com/y4afrz2l
Echoes will be available in print, however those pages are uploading more sl...
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Echoes Launch Event!
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Join me and two other NineStar Press Authors Alex Harrow and Tash McAdam for a virtual launch party of our releases, ECHOES, EMPIRE OF LIGHT, and WE ARE THE CATALYST!
NOTE: This is a VIRTUAL party on Facebook, and will consist of posts and games you all get to participate in as you wish!
For more info on each author and their books, visit:
EMPIRE OF LIGHT by Alex Harrow: https://ninestarpress.com/product/empire-of-light/
WE ARE THE CATALYST by Tash McAdam: https://ninestarpress.com/product...
February 8, 2019
Carmilla and Laura – Review
[image error]Genre: Paranormal Romance
Pairings: F/F
Queer Rep: Lesbian
Warnings: Violence, some gore
Synopsis
In the late 19th century, Laura lives a lonely life in a schloss by the forest, Styria, with only her doting father and two governesses for company. A chance accident brings a new companion, however – the eccentric and beautiful Carmilla.
With charm unparalleled and habits as mysterious as her history, Carmilla’s allure is undeniable, drawing Laura closer with every affectionate touch and word....
February 6, 2019
“Echoes” Cover Reveal!
A couple days ago, I was hosted on a few lovely blogs to reveal the new cover to my once-self-published novel! But this cover isn’t getting enough love if I’m not plastering it everywhere. Say hello to the new face of “Echoes”, planned for release on February 25th 2019 from Ninestar Press!
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January 16, 2019
The Queen of Ieflaria – Review
[image error]Genre: Fantasy
Pairings: F/F
Queer Rep: Pansexual, Non-Binary side characters
Warnings: Minor fatphobia against an MC who absolutely does not give a shit what you think.
Synopsis
Princess Esofi of Rhodia and Crown Prince Albion of Ieflaria have been betrothed since they were children but have never met. At age seventeen, Esofi’s journey to Ieflaria is not for the wedding she always expected but instead to offer condolences on the death of her would-be husband.
But Ieflaria is desperately in n...
January 7, 2019
Undertow – Review
[image error]Genre: Paranormal Romance
Pairings: M/M
Queer Rep: Gay, Trans
Warnings: Bloodletting, violence, some gore
[Note: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review]
Synopsis
Port Lewis, a coastal town perched on the Washington cliffs, is home to Crescent Cafe, a slew of micro-breweries, a downtown packed with antique boutiques, and violent, ancient storms. Thunder shakes rooftops and lightning cuts through dark skies, but Liam Montgomery has never been afraid.
Until now.
On...
January 2, 2019
Escaping Solitude – Review
[image error]Genre: Historical Vampire Romance
Pairings: M/M
Queer Rep: Gay, Bi
Warnings: Vampire violence, graphic injuries
[Note: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review]
Synopsis
Ancient vampire Andrew escaped his tropical island exile with his beloved human sailor, Edmund. They’ve now returned to Andrew’s home in nineteenth-century New Orleans and must navigate not only their developing relationship—and equally haunted pasts—but also a hungry coven of vampires Andrew used to ca...
December 31, 2018
VALHALLA RELEASE
[image error]I’M A MESS.
It took me at least ten rewrites and a shameful amount of time to create a post for the release announcement of Valhalla. This novella is the first piece of mine to land a contract. It’s a piece I wrote and rewrote and refined over and over again. Now that it’s here, available for the public, it doesn’t feel real.
But it is real, and it’s because of all the love and support I’ve received from my community for the past three years. I’m a better person and a better writer because of...
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