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2016 Rainbow Awards: Believing Rory by S.C. Wynne (266-08-13-2016)

Believing Rory by S.C. Wynne
Gay Contemporary Romance
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (April 29, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1634772725
ISBN-13: 978-1634772723
Amazon: Believing Rory
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Will Rory bring them together or stand between them?

Eighteen-year-old Lane Graham has always relied on his braver, more confident buddy, Rory. But Rory s sudden suicide blindsides Lane and sends him into an emotional tailspin. How s he supposed to start college in a few months feeling this damaged?

Baron MacDonald knew Rory from playing League of Legends together. He was always intrigued by Lane s online presence, and Rory had promised to set them up. Now that Rory s gone, Baron has to approach Lane on his own.

On the surface, Baron and Lane couldn t seem more different. Baron is confident and serious, and Lane is guarded and uncertain. But it s the pain beneath the flesh that binds these two souls together like barbed wire and cement."

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2016 Rainbow Awards: A Summer's Day: Shakespearean Anthology with a Twist (265-08-13-2016)

A Summer's Day: Shakespearean Anthology with a Twist by Nephy Heart, Louise Lyons, Rebecca Cohen, JL Merrow, Charlie Cochrane, Asta Idonea, Dianne Hartsock, Rory Ni Coileain, Kathy Griffith, M LeAnne Phoenix, Phetra H Novak, Rian Durant
Gay Anthology / Collection / Contemporary Romance
Publication Date: August 12, 2016
Amazon Kindle: A Summer's Day: Shakespearean Anthology with a Twist

Even though this year marks 400 years of Shakespeare’s death, his works continue to inspire us today, to open our eyes to the beauty of language and theatre and to awaken in us the passion for life and love.

We’re celebrating the Bard’s legacy with this collection of 12 stories based on his works and the way they are often woven into our lives. The twist is that all stories are MM. There are modern retellings of some plays, interpretations of others and one of the sonnets, and delightful referencing of anything Shakespeare.

There is gentle YA romance next to hot sexy stories and all kinds of relationships – first love, May/December, interracial, second chances, happy endings and even a tragic one.

We’re travelling from Ancient Rome through Renaissance England to modern day UK, Venice Beach and other places in USA, Vancouver and Havana.

There’s fun, drama, tears, angst, joy and, above all, lots of true love.

And as all the world’s a stage we do hope that one day very soon all the world will be a place for everybody to love whomever they want to love and feel safe.

All proceeds of this collection go to the It Gets Better Project. By reading this book you become part of the hope for a better future of the LGBT youth.

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2016 Rainbow Awards: Inherent Cost by Alicia Cameron (264-08-12-2016)

Inherent Cost (Inherent Gifts #3) by Alicia Cameron
Gay Sci-fi / Futuristic
Series: Inherent Gifts
Paperback: 340 pages
Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing (August 9, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1622342968
ISBN-13: 978-1622342969
Amazon: Inherent Cost (Inherent Gifts #3)
Amazon Kindle: Inherent Cost (Inherent Gifts #3)

A train wreck outside Hojer injures Jere and Wren, destroying their anniversary bliss, and thrusting them back into the dangers of their home, where slaves like Wren are treated as animals. While Jere struggles for consciousness, Wren is seized with the other slaves. When Jere comes to the rescue he is furious to find Wren kenneled, neglected, and abused. For the last two years, Jere has been using his status as a healer to protect Wren and his second slave, Isis. Wren's controversial fire talent is getting harder and harder to hide, Isis is desperate to escape to her family in a free state, and Jere’s compassion is making enemies of powerful slave owners. Meanwhile, upcoming elections are stirring political unrest. Jere supports a reformation that could improve the lives of Arona’s slaves by treating them in human clinics like Jere’s, instead of sending them to animal healers. But the slavers are only motivated by the threat of an untreatable infectious disease spreading inexorably towards Hojer. The more Jere becomes involved in politics, the more his clinic and his household come under scrutiny, prompting the Arona slave regulation board to harass Jere, questioning his ability to manage his clinic, and threatening to take away Wren and Isis. The two slaves are preparing to be evaluated, when Jere stumbles upon information that could separate the three of them forever. (M/M)

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2016 Rainbow Awards: A Kind of Romance by Lane Hayes (263-08-11-2016)

A Kind of Romance (A Kind of Stories #2) by Lane Hayes
Gay Erotic Romance
Paperback: 234 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 6, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1634773225
ISBN-13: 978-1634773225
Amazon: A Kind of Romance (A Kind of Stories #2)
Amazon Kindle: A Kind of Romance (A Kind of Stories #2)

A Kind of Story

Zeke Gulden is a ruthless Wall Street exec. His hard-edged, no-nonsense attitude has served him well in the cutthroat business world, but less so in his personal life. When he finds out his ex-boyfriend cheated on him with a coworker, Zeke can t let go not until he finds a way to get even. However, his meddlesome father has other ideas. The new hire at the family-owned bagel store is somewhat colorful, but his dad is sure he s the perfect man for Zeke.

Benny Ruggieri is a fiercely proud New Yorker who dreams of making it big as a costume designer in the theater. In the meantime, he s working two part-time jobs in the food biz. When his new boss sets him up with his successful son, Benny has zero expectations. If nothing else, he figures he can entertain himself by making the uptight businessman squirm. Instead, the two become unlikely friends with an inexplicable attraction they can t ignore. Benny might be the one to help Zeke set aside his quest for revenge, if he s willing to let go and forgive what he can t forget and give in to an unexpected kind of romance."

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2016 Rainbow Awards: Better Than Safe by Lane Hayes (262-08-11-2016)

Better Than Safe (Better Than Stories #4) by Lane Hayes
Gay Erotic Romance
Paperback: 244 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (September 25, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1634765222
ISBN-13: 978-1634765220
Amazon: Better Than Safe (Better Than Stories #4)
Amazon Kindle: Better Than Safe (Better Than Stories #4)

A Better Than Story

Paul Fallon is a fashion advertising guru. He’s a genius at dealing with difficult editors, art directors, and designers alike. He thrives on the chaotic atmosphere and constant challenges. But in his personal life, he’s hoping for peace and stability. Settling down with a nice doctor or lawyer sounds perfect. Anyone but an artist. He’s been there, done that, and he doesn’t want to relive the heartache.

Seth Landau is a model, occasional guitarist, and aspiring painter. He’s quirky, flighty, and wise beyond his years. Life has taught him some tough lessons, then given him opportunities he never dreamed of. He’s learned to appreciate the fragility of life and to express it in his work. Seth’s flare for the absurd combined with a supple mind and a beautiful body are too alluring for Paul to ignore. Against his best intentions, Paul is drawn to the younger man whose particular brand of crazy challenges Paul to accept that things aren’t always as they seem. Sometimes taking a chance is better than being safe.

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2016 Rainbow Awards: A Kind of Truth by Lane Hayes (261-08-11-2016)

A Kind of Truth (A Kind of Stories #1) by Lane Hayes
Gay Erotic Romance
Paperback: 230 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (January 8, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1634768035
ISBN-13: 978-1634768030
Amazon: A Kind of Truth (A Kind of Stories #1)
Amazon Kindle: A Kind of Truth (A Kind of Stories #1)

Rand O'Malley dreams of superstardom. He hopes to one day sing the blues like a rock god. Moving to New York City and hiring a new manager are steps to make his dreams a reality. But nothing moves as fast as Rand would like, and everyone has opinions, for example that he should keep certain pieces of himself quiet if he plans on making it in the Big Apple. Like his bisexuality.

Will Sanders is a gifted musician who dazzles Rand with his ability to coax gorgeous notes from an electric guitar one moment and play the piano like a professional the next. He's a geek, but Rand isn't concerned about Will's pressed exterior clashing with his tattoos. His focus is music. Yet there's something about Will that makes Rand think there's much more to the quiet college student than he lets on. As Rand's dreams begin to materialize, he's forced to reconsider his priorities and find his own kind of truth. One that might include Will.

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2016 Rainbow Awards: Heartwood by Catherine Lane (260-08-11-2016)

Heartwood by Catherine Lane
Lesbian Contemporary Romance
Paperback: 332 pages
Publisher: Ylva Verlag e.Kfr.; 1 edition (July 15, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3955336743
ISBN-13: 978-3955336745
Amazon: Heartwood
Amazon Kindle: Heartwood

All Nikka thinks about is making partner in the law firm she works for. So, when the firm sends her to the Springs, a women’s resort town and home of famous lesbian author Beth Walker, Nikka jumps at the chance to prove herself to her sexy boss, Lea. But nothing in the Springs is as it seems. Beth is hiding secrets about her mysterious past with movie star Dawn Montgomery. Lea may only be out for her own gain and keeping Beth a prisoner in her own home. And the only person who might see the truth of the situation is adorably impulsive Maggie. Will Nikka stay true to her life’s ambition, or will she dare look into the mystery—and into her own heart?

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2016 Rainbow Awards: Kept by Jim Arnold (259-08-11-2016)

Kept by Jim Arnold
Gay Mystery / Thriller
Paperback: 182 pages
Publisher: Eureka Street Press; 1 edition (January 5, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0996938001
ISBN-13: 978-0996938006
Amazon: Kept
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Palm Springs: Jorge Gomez leaves his poor family behind and remakes himself as ambitious George Gomes. Soon young gay George is picked up by Connor Hurst, who takes him to an empty mansion for a night of lust. Connor convinces George to work alongside him in a scam targeting gullible retirees with classic desert homes. George appears to be on a strange path to the American Dream, until his help covering up a violent death propels him toward bigger risks—perhaps even murder, one that seems justified, one promising a sizable payday. George doesn't know his role is to take the fall. Yet he isn’t as stupid as everyone thinks. Left alone, literally hanging on a wire with a corpse, George must fight enemies real and imagined if he has any hope of finding his dream—or even staying alive long enough to enjoy it.

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2016 Rainbow Awards: Lavender in Bloom by Lily Velez (258-08-10-2016)

Lavender in Bloom by Lily Velez
Gay Historical Romance
Paperback: 276 pages
Publisher: House of Capet Publishing; 1 edition (July 21, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0692699309
ISBN-13: 978-0692699300
Amazon: Lavender in Bloom
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A heartbreaking tale about love and loss...

It’s the year 1802 in Avignon, France.

Noah Capet has spent most of his young life living simple and unvaried days in the hushed countryside of southern France. Quiet, reserved, and diffident, his preference for existing is to do so in solitude, keeping to himself both in town and on his family’s farm—a predilection that’s altogether disrupted when a newcomer to town by the name of Jeremie Perreault begins an unremitting quest to befriend him.

Jeremie is everything Noah is not. Charismatic and gregarious, he leaves a trail of charmed admirers in his wake wherever he goes. Expressive and idealistic, he talks without end about his deep love for old books and his spirited dream to one day travel the world on a literary pilgrimage.

Over the course of a single summer, the two form an unlikely friendship, but just as quickly as it develops, it soon entirely dissolves as they’re forced to face the truth of what has unexpectedly emerged between them.

Lavender in Bloom is a tender and tragic coming-of-age story about first love and self-discovery, and a poignant reminder that time is fleeting and always takes with it the choices we’re too afraid to make.

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2016 Rainbow Awards: The Vampire and the G.I. by J.P. Bowie (257-08-10-2016)

The Vampire and the G.I. by J.P. Bowie
Gay Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Wilde City Press (August 10, 2016)
Amazon Kindle: The Vampire and the G.I.

The Middle East War is finally over and veteran, Cole Everett, is trying to build a new life in Los Angeles and reconnect with his cousin, Sean Martin, a private investigator. His hopes stall when he learns that Sean’s mate, Arturo, is a vampire. It might be 2034 and vampires are an accepted part of society, but Cole can’t accept that anyone would willingly mate with the undead. That is, until he meets Arturo and is introduced to the incredibly handsome Rafael Barrantes. Attracted to Rafael, Cole has to rethink everything he thought he knew about vampires. Taking a job as a security guard for a high-tech company, Cole becomes suspicious when all is not what it seems with so-called ‘government contracts. He can’t decide if he should play it safe and call the cops, or take a chance on his newfound vampire friends. Safe and secure, or caution to the wind?

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