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Promises

Title: Promises
Author: Marie Sexton
Series: N/A
Rating: 5/5 stars
Review:

I can't even begin to describe this one so I'm "borrowing" Dreamspinner's summary…
Jared Thomas has lived his whole life in the small mountain town of Coda, Colorado. He can't imagine living anywhere else. Unfortunately, the only other gay man in town is twice his age and used to be his teacher, so Jared is resigned to spending his life alone. 

Until Matt Richards walks into his life, that is. Matt has just been hired by the ...

Custom Ride

Title: Custom Ride
Author: K.A. Mitchel
Series: N/A
Rating: 3/5 stars
Review:

Ryan doesn't normally do random hook ups. But when he hooks up with Jeff in a bar during Gay Pride Week, he discovers he wants more. But Jeff isn't out, and Ryan isn't interested in going back into the closet again.

First thing I didn't like was the lack of a lot of plot. 90% of this story was sex, sex, sex. There was a little bit of plot, but it could've been fleshed out a lot more. I wanted to see how their relationsh...

Help an M/M Book Win Big!

Jane Seville's M/M novel, Zero at the Bone, has made it to the championship round of the DA BWAHA Tournament 2010. The book has beaten out tons of straight romances, including the NY Times Bestseller, Catching Fire.

It'd be much appreciated if all of my wonderful followers out there voted and asked their friends to vote! Please post this on your own blog, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Xanga, etc.

Click here to go vote!

Book Giveaway -

Stumbling Over Chaos currently has a giveaway going for Freeze Frame by Mia Watts! Head on over there before March 31 and get your entry in!

Summary:
Dill Harper can freeze time, but unfortunately, it's a faery gift that only works at the most inopportune moments. Now he's on a case for Harper Security, watching the very delectable ass of Mason Haliday-a man worth having, but one who doesn't want to be had.

When an unknown enemy puts a hit on Mason, Dill is worried. Despite their chemistry un...

Giveaway Winners

Yes, I've been very bad at updating. I do have the winners of the Read an E-Book Week giveaways though!

And the winners are...
The winner of Journey to Compromise by Mara Ismine is... Chris!
The winner of The Next Competitor by K.P. Kincaid is... s7anna!
The winner of Spoils of War by Aleksandr Voinov is... Joder!
The winner of Dancing in the Dark by Jenna Byrnes is... Sweet Vernal Zephyr!

I shall contact all of you shortly with your winning books! Congratulations to all of the winners. I hope you ...

Broken Bones, Mended Hearts

I'm currently shopping around a short story I wrote called Broken Bones, Mended Hearts. I've already had two publishers offer me contracts too! I'm really excited about this and can't wait to see my name (or pseudonym) in print.

Wish me luck as I venture in to the world of contracts and legal rights!

Book Giveaway

Libby Drew is currently giving away a copy of her novel State of Mind. State of Mind is a paranormal romance from Dreamspinner Press. You can find out more about the book and the giveaway here. But hurry, the giveaway ends tonight!

Eighth Grade Bites - Review

Title: Eighth Grade Bites
Author: Heather Brewer
Series: The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod
Rating: 4/5 stars
Review:

Vladimir Tod isn't your normal thirteen-year-old. Instead, he's a half-vampire. Vlad's parents died when he was ten and he has no idea of the extent of his powers. The only people who know his secret are his aunt Nelly and his best friend Henry - whom he bit when they were eight. When one of his teachers mysteriously vanishes and the new substitute begins questioning him a little too ...

Ebook Week Winners 1 and 2

Sorry for the late post, life got in the way once again. I have drawn the winners for the JCP and Carol Lynne books!

The winner of Hue, Tint and Shade by JCP was s7anna!
The winner of Hell Hath No Fury by Carol Lynne was vslavetopassionv!

Congrats to you both, I'll contact you shortly!

I hope everyone enjoyed Read an E-Book Week and read some really great books! I actually finished a couple books and should have reviews up shortly!

Read an E-Book Week Giveaway Part 6!

Today's ebook is one I had bought from AllRomanceEbooks to giveaway! It's Dancing in the Dark by Jenna Byrnes.

Summary:
Detective Nick D'Amato has always been content with his lack-of-commitment love life. For a gay cop in the don't ask-don't tell N.Y.P.D., free and easy always seemed the least complicated route.
William, the new man in his life, has Nick rethinking his priorities. Will's perspective on life and love is different than anything Nick has ever encountered, making him that much more...