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2016 Rainbow Awards: Backcast by Ann McMan (021-02-25-2016)

Backcast by Ann McMan
Lesbian Contemporary General Fiction
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Bywater Books (December 8, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1612940633
ISBN-13: 978-1612940632
Amazon: Backcast
Amazon Kindle: Backcast

"I love Ann McMan."—Dorothy Allison, National Book Award finalist for Bastard Out of Carolina

When sculptor and author Barb Davis is given an NEA grant to pair original feminist sculptures with searing first-person essays on transitions in women's lives, she organizes a two week writing retreat with twelve of the best, brightest, and most notorious lesbian authors in the business. But in between regularly scheduled happy hours and writing sessions, the women enter a tournament bass fishing competition, receive life coaching from a wise-cracking fish named Phoebe, and uncover a subterranean world of secrets and desires that is as varied and elusive as the fish that swim in the waters of Lake Champlain.

Set on the beautiful shores of Vermont's Lake Champlain, Backcast is richly populated with an expansive cast of endearing and outrageous characters who battle writer's block, quirky locals, personal demons, unexpected attractions, and even each other during their two-week residency. For Barb and each of her twelve writers, the stakes in this fast-moving story are high, but its emotional and romantic payoffs are slow and sweet.

Filled with equal parts laugh-out-loud humor and breathtaking pathos, Backcast serves up a sometimes irreverent, sometimes sobering look at the hidden lives of women, and how they laugh, love, lose, and blunder through their own search for meaning.

Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2016.html

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Blog Tour: 6 Days to Get Lucky (A Nick Valentine Story #2) by LE Franks

6 Days to Get Lucky (A Nick Valentine Story #2) by LE Franks
Publisher: Wilde City Press (March 7, 2016)
Amazon Kindle: 6 Days to Get Lucky (A Nick Valentine Story #2)

Blurb: Mixologist Nick Valentine never thought love was in the cards, but after a scorching Valentine’s Day kiss from bouncer Davis “FatBoy” Newman, he’s beginning to think it’s possible. After four weeks of dry spell, Nick’s losing patience—it’s time FatBoy stop acting the gentleman and just throw him over the bar or Nick may just change his mind.

All FatBoy wants is a shot at winning Nick’s heart. As long as meddling bosses, an Irish hurling team and a bar riot don’t ruin his chances forever, he might just get lucky and take the man of his dreams, home.

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Meet the author: LE Franks lives in the SF Bay area and writes M/M Romance in a unique mix of humor and drama with enough suspense to produce fast paced stories filled with emotion and passion and featuring characters that are quirky and complicated and sometimes a little bit dark. LE Franks is a best selling author and finalist for 2013 & 2014 Rainbow Awards. Her books are available through her publishers at MLR Press, Dreamspinner Press and Wilde City Press and Pride Publishing and online bookstores.

1) What are your ambitions for your writing career?
Ambitions? Well since you’re putting it out there I’ll say it: NY Times Bestseller with enough writing income to live comfortably. So thank you all for overbuying my books from now until eternity <3.

2) How many published books do you have? Can you tell us something about them?
Lucky will be my 7th and I have a short –Nuts To You which will be the 8th coming out through Dreamspinner in June. 6 Days to Valentine the prequel for Lucky was actually the first novella I’d written for publication – though it went through several iterations before it was acceptable, so it ended up being my third published after Prodigal Wolf, co-written with Sara York about a clan of wolf shifters living in South Carolina, and Snow Globe which a Christmas short set in Minnesota. Can This Be Real is a long novella set in Portland about a cop and a chef, My Marine co-written with Sara York, and Last First Kiss are both shorts.

3) Your main character wants to cook something special for his love interest. What does he make?
Nick doesn’t cook. But he’s a mixologist so he’d invent a drink for FatBoy. Maybe a whiskey float: pecan ice cream in a couple of shots of smoky scotch from Nick’s favorite Scottish distillery.

4) What are you working on at the moment? What’s it about?
The Art of Pie, which is due in June—is set in the same Oregon beach town I spent a great deal of time in growing up. My grandparents had a house seven miles up the Rogue River and I use the house, the river, and the town as the setting for my story about two summer friends meeting again after nearly twenty years.

5) Do you aim for a set amount of words/pages per day?
I aim for writing every day and I like to partner up with another writing buddy doing sprints. It helps keep me glued to my keyboard and mostly writing rather than facebooking!

Where to find the author:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LE.Franks1
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/LEFranksAuthor/
Twitter: @boxtersushi
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boxtersushi/
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...



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2016 Rainbow Awards: The Imperfection of Swans by Brandon Witt (020-02-25-2016)

The Imperfection of Swans by Brandon Witt
Gay Contemporary General Fiction
Paperback: 284 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (January 18, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1634768167
ISBN-13: 978-1634768160
Amazon: The Imperfection of Swans
Amazon Kindle: The Imperfection of Swans

Kevin Bivanti’s dream is to open a wedding dress shop, a place with the stunning gowns to make every bride-to-be feel adored. At thirty-eight, he quits a successful advertising career to buy an old brownstone in a trendy Boston neighborhood and to make his dream a reality. When one of his cosigners drops out, fate intervenes, ushering in Casper James, who hopes to open his own bakery. With Casper willing to take the risk, their ambitions meld into a wedding dress and wedding cake boutique.

Extensive renovations to the brownstone, an affair with his ex-husband, family drama with his mothers, and the anxiety of significant life changes push Kevin to the brink of a nervous breakdown. In the midst of stress and uncertainty, Casper becomes more than a business partner, a mutual attraction that adds another layer of intensity and risk.

With their dreams on the verge of reality, Kevin and Casper must find the courage to face the stress of managing their attraction, the gamble of a new business venture, and the resurgence of Kevin’s personal demons.

Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2016.html

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Book Blast: Enslaved Valentine (BDSM Voyages, #1) by A. J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manning

Enslaved Valentine (BDSM Voyages, #1) by A. J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manning
Publisher: Torquere Press
http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.ph...

Synopsis: Hamish never thought he’d want to be dominated until Paul Murdock showed up with the key to his padlocked heart.

It’s been said that all a submissive can do when they are bound and tied, is feel. For former boxer Hamish Murdock, all he’s ever done is feel. Feel bad that is. He never took pleasure from pain until meeting Paul, whom he thinks of as his tikkun, the man who rights all the wrongs in his life. For Paul and Hamish, pain is pleasure in their most secret, private moments. On the outside, they are a normal, devoted couple with successful businesses…

But deep down, theirs is a strict D/s relationship that’s about to be tested in their first BDSM vacation. Paul’s chosen a secret destination for Hamish in their Valentine’s Day long-weekend. Can Hamish handle what Paul has in mind? More importantly, will Paul be able to keep his secret and keep his man under control? Or will their first BDSM voyage be their last?

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Author Bios
A.J. Llewellyn: A.J. Llewellyn’s obsession with myth, magic, love, and romance might have led to serious stalking charges had it not been for the ability to write. Thanks to the existence of some very patient publishers, A.J.’s days are spent writing, reading and dreaming up new worlds. A.J. has definitely stopped Google-searching former boyfriends and given up all ambition to taste test every cupcake in the universe to produce over 200 published gay erotic romance novels.
A.J. wants you to read them all. A.J. can be found lurking on Facebook and Twitter—part-time class clown being another occupation. When not writing or reading, A.J.’s other passions include juggling, kite-boarding, and spending a fortune buying upgrade apps for Pearl’s Peril and Farm Heroes Saga.
To sign up for A.J.’s newsletter send an email to ajllewellynnewsletter@gmail.com. Download the FREE A.J. Llewellyn App for Android here: tinyurl.com/lkbc4wm.

Website | Facebook Author Page | Twitter | Pinterest | Amazon

D.J. Manly: I write not only for my own pleasure, but for the pleasure of my readers. I can't remember a time in my life when I haven't written and told stories. When I'm not writing, I'm dreaming about writing. Eroticism between consenting adults, in all its many forms is the icing on the cake of life but one does not live by sex alone. The story of how two people find love in spite of the odds is what really turns me on.

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2016 Rainbow Awards: A Solitary Man by Aisling Mancy & Shira Anthony (019-02-23-2016)

A Solitary Man by Aisling Mancy & Shira Anthony
Gay Mystery / Thriller
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (November 6, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1623807190
ISBN-13: 978-1623807191
Amazon: A Solitary Man
Amazon Kindle: A Solitary Man

Sparks fly when Chance meets tall, sexy Xav at a Wilmington bar and they have the hottest one-nighter of their lives. But Chance doesn't do repeats, Xav seems detached, and they go their separate ways without a word. Later, when closeted Assistant District Attorney C. Evan "Chance" Fairchild meets Dare's Landing's newest deputy sheriff, Xavier "Xav" Constantine, Evan isn't only wary. He's irritated as hell.

Xavier is a former FBI agent turned deputy sheriff who is hot on the trail of a South American child prostitution ring. Evan is fighting to put an end to rampant cocaine trafficking and chafing under the thumb of an election-hungry boss. When someone tries to kill the eleven-year-old witness who holds the key to both their investigations, they're forced to work together as they put their lives on the line to protect him. As Chance and Xav collide in the heat of a sweltering North Carolina summer, dodging bullets and chasing bad guys isn't the only action going on.

Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2016.html

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Cover Reveal: Prince Of The Playhouse By Tara Lain

Prince Of The Playhouse By Tara Lain
Pre-Order Links:
Dreamspinner eBook: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/stor...
Dreamspinner Paperback: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/stor...

Book Blurb: Driven by his desire to become a successful fashion designer and concerned with hiding his questionable past, Ru Maitland lets his obsession with action movie star Gray Anson on the big screen replace his social life. Then obsession and reality collide when Ru is asked to design fashion costumes for a special performance of Hamlet at the Playhouse in Laguna starring none other than Gray Anson. Gray turns out to be a compelling mix of shy and brash and, despite a high profile engagement to a female socialite, the signals Gray sends Ru have his libido doing the salsa.

Gray Anson has what most people only dream of—great wealth, huge fame, a job he loves. For that, he’s given up any semblance of privacy and the right to say no to the thousands of people who depend on him and the millions who love him. He sees everything he’s ever wanted just outside the bubble of his life, but how can he make the compromises needed to embrace it? When Ru’s shady past crashes into Gray’s paparazzi-haunted present, both men have to learn that sometimes the only acceptable compromise is the truth.

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Series:



Author’s Bio: Tara Lain writes the Beautiful Boys of Romance in LGBT erotic romance novels that star her unique, charismatic heroes. Her first novel was published in January of 2011 and she’s now somewhere around book 23. Her best­selling novels have garnered awards for Best Series, Best Contemporary Romance, Best Ménage, Best LGBT Romance, Best Gay Characters, and Tara has been named Best Writer of the Year in the LRC Awards. In her other job, Tara owns an advertising and public relations firm. She often does workshops on both author promotion and writing craft. She lives with her soul­mate husband and her soul­mate dog in Laguna Beach, California, a pretty seaside town where she sets a lot of her books. Passionate about diversity, justice, and new experiences, Tara says on her tombstone it will say “Yes”

Author Links:
Website: http://taralain.com/
Blog: http://www.taralain.com/blog
Twitter: https://twitter.com/taralain
FB Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/taralain
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
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2016 Rainbow Awards: King of the Storm by B. A. Brock (018-02-23-2016)

King of the Storm (The Godhead Epoch #1) by B. A. Brock
Bisexual Fantasy
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: DSP Publications (November 24, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 163476157X
ISBN-13: 978-1634761574
Amazon: King of the Storm (The Godhead Epoch #1)
Amazon Kindle: King of the Storm (The Godhead Epoch #1)

The Godhead Epoch: Book One

No one can outrun destiny or the gods.

In Epiro, a kingdom in Greece, Perseus is prophesied to be a great demigod hero and king, with a legacy that will shape the world of Gaia. When he was born, his grandfather exiled him, and his mother brought them to Seriphos, where she created an academy for demigod youth. Perseus trains there and waits for the day when he will be able to take the throne of Argos.

Despite potential future glory, Perseus's fellow students think he is weak. By the time he reaches manhood, he has given up the hope of having any real friends, until Antolios, a son of Apollo, takes an unexpected interest in him. Perseus and Antolios fall in love, but Antolios knows it cannot last and leaves Seriphos.

Perseus, grief-stricken and lonely, rebels against the Fates, thinking he can avoid the prophecy and live his own life. But when the gods find him, he is thrust into an epic adventure. With his divine powers, he fights gorgons and sea serpents, and battles against his darker nature. Perseus strives to be his own man... but the gods have other plans.

Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2016.html

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Book Blast: Taking a Chance by Emjay Haze

Taking a Chance by Emjay Haze
Publisher: Torquere Press LLC (February 2, 2016)
Amazon Kindle: Taking a Chance

Synopsis: New college graduate, Ethan Moore, flies to San Francisco for a job interview with an advertising firm. The interview goes so well that he decides to blow off some steam at a gay club. He meets a gorgeous man at the bar who seduces him, but then leaves his hotel room in the morning with only a note. A few weeks later, Ethan begins his new job and discovers that the man he slept with is his new boss, Chance Harlow. He's fallen for the playboy, but wants to keep their relationship strictly professional until he can prove himself to the company. He's failing miserably as Chance tries seducing Ethan every chance he gets, and Ethan keeps succumbing to his advances.

Ethan is selected to accompany Chance to Bali for a huge account will be spending ten days at a luxurious resort with the man he's fallen in love with. Chance has made his intentions known, and has told Ethan that he's here to have fun on this trip, and he won't pressure him, but if Ethan doesn't want him, there are plenty of men who will. Ethan struggles with this until one evening, they are in the hot tub with two hot swingers who want to play. Ethan flees to his room to get drunk after watching Chance make out with one of the men. Chance storms in the room a little while later, angry because his thoughts of Ethan are keeping him from having fun with other men. Ethan realizes his mistake and finally confesses his love for Chance and they make love. They spend the rest of the trip making up for lost time. When they get home from their successful business trip, Ethan realizes that no one cares if he and Chance are an item after all.

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Author Bio: Emjay Haze is the pen name for a wife, mother and avid fan-fiction writer in the gay romance genre. She resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, two teenagers, a dog, cat, hamster, gecko, and several fish. She always loved writing, and decided to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University where she graduated with high honors in April, 2015. Her interests include music and pop culture and she is an advocate for the LGBT community. Her stories delve into all types of romantic relationships, with a focus on first times and new encounters in a light-hearted style to show that everyone deserves love no matter whom they are or who they love. Her goal is to gain a diverse readership and broaden the minds of those who might not normally pick up a ‘gay’ romance because it’s more about the person than the sexuality.

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2016 Rainbow Awards: Lucky Starflowers by Kate Pavelle (017-02-23-2016)

Lucky Starflowers by Kate Pavelle
Bisexual Contemporary Romance
Series: A Steel City Story
Paperback: 334 pages
Publisher: Mugen Press; 1 edition (February 12, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1942920032
ISBN-13: 978-1942920038
Amazon: Lucky Starflowers (A Steel City Story)
Amazon Kindle: Lucky Starflowers (A Steel City Story)

Theodore and his cousin Rickey inherited their aunt’s flower shop, Starflowers. They decide to run and improve it with their families’ financial support. Starflowers gives Theodore’s life meaning after a depressing breakup. Focusing on work is easy when he’s absolutely sure there’s no space for a man in his life. If he did allow for a boyfriend, it would be someone boring and everyday. Someone unlike the exotic Attila. He’d have a cubicle job, wear a cheap suit, and drive a Kia. Sam Grey is a professional gambler who got caught counting cards one too many times, and consequences can be severe. He got beaten up, robbed, injured, and ends up homeless in Pittsburgh, living out of his Porsche. His temporary job helping with the Valentine’s Day craze makes him yearn not only for the perky florist, but for a slower, friendlier way of life. When the shop runs into financial trouble, Sam’s dangerous and exotic skills might be just the thing to help Theodore and show him he’s not just a deadbeat moocher who’s “just passing through.”

Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2016.html

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2016 Rainbow Awards: Sire by Kate Pavelle (016-02-23-2016)

Sire by Kate Pavelle
Gay Young Adult
Paperback: 244 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (October 23, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1634766024
ISBN-13: 978-1634766029
Amazon: Sire (Steel City Stories)
Amazon Kindle: Sire (Steel City Stories)

A companion to Broken Gait

A Steel City Story

A new transfer, Robbie Kowalski embraces his fresh start at Three Rivers Academy. Freedom from football, delightfully challenging academics, family support―Robbie is thrilled. No more fumbles, no more gay taunts, and a refreshing challenge at blending in with the kids of rich people, the sort his dad usually works for. Robbie’s even willing to work in his dad’s carpentry business to help pay tuition, especially once he gets to know his cute lab partner, Brent.

Brent Kenson, competitive rider and key man in his uncle’s stable, schemes to escape the legal career his dad has all planned out for him. He almost pulls it off too, until a scorching kiss from Robbie turns his world upside down. When Brent discovers his dad is not his real father, his world flips again, and he’s left reeling and desperate for escape.

With time running out, Robbie must find a way to help Brent confront his fear of rejection and embrace who he is before Brent takes a drastic step to end his pain―permanently.

Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2016.html

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