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October 5, 2021
2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Coyote Blues
Coyote Blues by Karen F. Williams
I think Karen is a new author to me. I really got into this read. I would definitely read more from this author.
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I think Karen is a new author to me. I really got into this read. I would definitely read more from this author.
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October 4, 2021
2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Blood Moon (A Wolves of Wolf's Point Novel)
Blood Moon (A Wolves of Wolf's Point Novel) by Catherine Lundoff
I can honestly say I have always enjoyed Catherine’s writing when I have judged her, and this book is no different.
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I can honestly say I have always enjoyed Catherine’s writing when I have judged her, and this book is no different.
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October 2, 2021
2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Year Three (Would it be Okay to Love You? #5)
Year Three (Would it be Okay to Love You? #5) by Amy Tasukada
It was different from what I usually read, and it took a little to keep me in the story. But in saying that, I would give the author a second read.
https://amzn.to/3uBYec8
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It was different from what I usually read, and it took a little to keep me in the story. But in saying that, I would give the author a second read.
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2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Eira (A lesbian fairytale retelling)
Eira (A lesbian fairytale retelling) by Adrian J. Smith
I found myself being drawn into this story with each and every page.
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I found myself being drawn into this story with each and every page.
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October 1, 2021
2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: The Prodigal Prince's Fake Fiancé
The Prodigal Prince's Fake Fiancé by Clancy Nacht & Thursday Euclid
This was an interesting story. I really enjoyed the read.
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This was an interesting story. I really enjoyed the read.
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September 30, 2021
2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: How to Steal a Star
How to Steal a Star by Geonn Cannon
Interesting read. Writer moves plot/storyline at a good pace. Well written characters.
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Interesting read. Writer moves plot/storyline at a good pace. Well written characters.
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September 29, 2021
2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Revenge of the Brobot (A Steam Room Story)
Revenge of the Brobot (A Steam Room Story) by JC Calciano
This book is not for everyone. It's humor at its lowest. You'll either love it or hate it. Fortunately, I'm a big fan of low humor and intentionally purple prose.This story is a hilariously raunchy send-up of the Pygmalion and Galatea or Giapetto and Pinocchio theme. A sex bot, programmed to give sexual pleasure, escapes from Hot Bot-y, where he was manufactured, and becomes sentient in the service of his new master. His maker makes him flee naked into the night because the wicked military-industrial complex intends to turn the bots into killing machines. All ends well when the army of love-bots pleasures the soldiers into submission.JC Calciano is shameless with his word play and alliteration: "flogged his flagpole to a frothy finish" and "phallic-filled fellatio fornicators and pear-shaped patootie penetrators" are just two examples. The resistance movement is headquartered in a doughnut shop called (of course) "the Creamy Hole." The army general soon discovers their hideaway and cries, "My men and I will penetrate the Creamy Hole from behind!" Sophomoric? Certainly. Crude and tasteless? Absolutely. But great fun.
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This book is not for everyone. It's humor at its lowest. You'll either love it or hate it. Fortunately, I'm a big fan of low humor and intentionally purple prose.This story is a hilariously raunchy send-up of the Pygmalion and Galatea or Giapetto and Pinocchio theme. A sex bot, programmed to give sexual pleasure, escapes from Hot Bot-y, where he was manufactured, and becomes sentient in the service of his new master. His maker makes him flee naked into the night because the wicked military-industrial complex intends to turn the bots into killing machines. All ends well when the army of love-bots pleasures the soldiers into submission.JC Calciano is shameless with his word play and alliteration: "flogged his flagpole to a frothy finish" and "phallic-filled fellatio fornicators and pear-shaped patootie penetrators" are just two examples. The resistance movement is headquartered in a doughnut shop called (of course) "the Creamy Hole." The army general soon discovers their hideaway and cries, "My men and I will penetrate the Creamy Hole from behind!" Sophomoric? Certainly. Crude and tasteless? Absolutely. But great fun.
https://amzn.to/3zRFjeo
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September 27, 2021
2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Dig Two Graves
Dig Two Graves (The Man Who Loved Cole Flores and The Man Who Hated Ned O'Leary) by K.A. Merikan
If there's one thing Merikan knows, it's angst. So much heartbreak, so much hurt. Yet, somehow, in the end we get a happy ending. How does she do it? Who knows. This western gay romance moves swiftly along, though it got a little repetitive toward the end. But the story never got bogged down by irrelevant scenes. The plot is two-fold: the love-hate relationship between Cole and Ned, and their constant attempt to find peace (by running from the law and each other). This story takes enemies-to-lovers to extremes by showing us how lies, betrayal, and distrust broke these two men. Their relationship is fiery in every sense. This story will make you grit your teeth and it'll pull at your heartstrings. We only get glimpses of the past relationship, likely covered in book one of the series. It might help to get an idea of what happened by reading that first, but it’s not a requirement. While a lot happens with the plot—a mountainous capture, a snowbound retreat, the circus, and a chase across rooftops—the main focus is on the two men. Cole harbors a need for revenge after his heart broke, and Ned seems to have lost his mind out in the wilderness. Both need the other, and the truth, to heal and set them free. Plus, lots of hot sex never hurt. Merikan's writing is efficient and to the point, even artful and poetic on occasion. There were some weird graphical errors in my copy, but none of that mattered in the end. This author knows her stuff, and this was yet another story by her that I enjoyed reading.
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If there's one thing Merikan knows, it's angst. So much heartbreak, so much hurt. Yet, somehow, in the end we get a happy ending. How does she do it? Who knows. This western gay romance moves swiftly along, though it got a little repetitive toward the end. But the story never got bogged down by irrelevant scenes. The plot is two-fold: the love-hate relationship between Cole and Ned, and their constant attempt to find peace (by running from the law and each other). This story takes enemies-to-lovers to extremes by showing us how lies, betrayal, and distrust broke these two men. Their relationship is fiery in every sense. This story will make you grit your teeth and it'll pull at your heartstrings. We only get glimpses of the past relationship, likely covered in book one of the series. It might help to get an idea of what happened by reading that first, but it’s not a requirement. While a lot happens with the plot—a mountainous capture, a snowbound retreat, the circus, and a chase across rooftops—the main focus is on the two men. Cole harbors a need for revenge after his heart broke, and Ned seems to have lost his mind out in the wilderness. Both need the other, and the truth, to heal and set them free. Plus, lots of hot sex never hurt. Merikan's writing is efficient and to the point, even artful and poetic on occasion. There were some weird graphical errors in my copy, but none of that mattered in the end. This author knows her stuff, and this was yet another story by her that I enjoyed reading.
https://amzn.to/3CXEvXH
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2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: How to Steal a Star
How to Steal a Star by Geonn Cannon
This is an engaging and interesting plot: Women who write history. At times it presses the point a bit too much, but still great to see she-roes doing great things. The writing flows well (what is it with lie/lay escaping editing?). The end is a bit too optimistic.
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This is an engaging and interesting plot: Women who write history. At times it presses the point a bit too much, but still great to see she-roes doing great things. The writing flows well (what is it with lie/lay escaping editing?). The end is a bit too optimistic.
https://amzn.to/3ibfu39
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September 26, 2021
2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Ensnared Hearts (Mistress#2)
Ensnared Hearts (Mistress#2) by Anna Stone
Well written story with compelling characters. This writer draws you in from the start and the words flow with ease.
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Well written story with compelling characters. This writer draws you in from the start and the words flow with ease.
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