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2015 Rainbow Awards Submission: The Right Words by Lane Hayes

The Right Words (Right and Wrong Book 1) by Lane Hayes
Gay Erotic Romance
Paperback: 204 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 12, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1632164280
ISBN-13: 978-1632164285
Amazon: The Right Words (Right and Wrong Book 1)
Amazon Kindle: The Right Words (Right and Wrong Book 1)

A Right and Wrong Story

Escaping an abusive relationship left Luke Preston anxious and spouting panic-induced poetry. Desperate for a fresh start, Luke accepts a job remodeling a tired old beach house for a professional soccer player and his model girlfriend. While his passion is literature, not sports, focusing on the renovations eases his anxiety. Until the job he signed up for turns out to be more complicated than advertised.

Sidelined with a serious injury, soccer star Michael Martinez decides his beach house is the perfect place to recuperate. Remodeling might be the diversion he needs to keep his mind off his busted knee. Falling for the pretty designer with some quirky habits wasn’t on the drawing board. Unfortunately, Luke didn’t build a big enough closet for Michael to hide in. Having a star-powered sports career used to be all Michael lived for, but he’ll have to reevaluate his plans and find the right words if he wants to build more than a beach house with Luke.

2015 Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2015.html

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GRL: Carol Lynne

Starting from June 1, 2015, I will daily feature authors attending the three conventions I will join, Euro Pride in Munich (July), UK Meet in Bristol (September) and GRL in San Diego (October).

For the GRL in San Diego, October 15-18, 2015, today author is Carol Lynne: An avid reader for years, one day Carol Lynne decided to write her own brand of erotic romance. Carol juggles between being a full-time mother and a full-time writer. These days, you can usually find Carol either cleaning jelly out of the carpet or nestled in her favourite chair writing steamy love scenes.

Further Readings:

It's a Good Life (Good-Time Boys Book 5) by Carol Lynne
Publisher: Pride Publishing (July 27, 2015)
Amazon Kindle: It's a Good Life (Good-Time Boys Book 5)

Twin Temptations by Carol Lynne

Book five in the Good-Time Boys series

Although Sonny Good still suffers repercussions from a gunshot wound to his head, he refuses to let them interfere with his life. He does his best to hide what he can from his partner, Garron, in an attempt to gain more independence. When a car accident forces Sonny's newest health concern to the foreground, he begins to slide back into the pit of despair he's worked so hard to crawl out of. What use will he be to his family and friends if he can't lead a normal life?

When a seizure leaves Sonny in need of emergency care, a CT Scan reveals the cause of his continued blackouts. Faced with a risky surgery, Sonny begins to wonder if his loved ones would've been better off if he'd died the day of the shooting.

Faced with the prospect of losing the man he loves, Garron is determined to show Sonny what he has to live for.


The Good-Time Boys series

The Good boys—Sonny, Rawley, Ranger and Ryker—were hell-raisers growing up, but they eventually settled into adulthood…sort of.

When tragedy strikes, the brothers come together to take care of one of their own. In the process of rediscovering the bonds of brotherhood, the Good boys learn to accept what makes each of them unique.





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UK Meet: Xanthe Walter

Starting from June 1, 2015, I will daily feature authors attending the three conventions I will join, Euro Pride in Munich (July), UK Meet in Bristol (September) and GRL in San Diego (October).

For the UK Meet in Bristol, September 11-13, 2015, today author is Xanthe Walter: Xanthe Walter started writing fanfiction in 1998. She has won major awards in all her fandoms, and is well known for her angsty romantic slash and BDSM slash stories. She is famous for creating the BDSM universe series, where everyone is bisexual and identifies as dominant or submissive. She created four fanfiction stories in this universe before deciding to write an original character BDSM-verse novel for publication. She self-published her first original character novel, Ricochet, in 2012.

Xanthe has a million different ideas and now she’s got a taste for writing original character fiction, she intends to do a lot more of it! She has plans for many other novels, so please check back to find out what’s new.

Xanthe does have a day job, which keeps her pretty busy, but she’s hoping that maybe one day her novels will be successful enough that she can devote all her time to writing.

Further Readings:

Ricochet by Xanthe Walter
Paperback: 390 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 13, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1480217328
ISBN-13: 978-1480217324
Amazon: Ricochet
Amazon Kindle: Ricochet

When the right dom is all wrong! Even in a BDSM universe, where everyone is bisexual and identifies as dom or sub, finding the right partner isn’t always easy. Matt is a big star on the hit TV show, Collar Crime, and he’s looking for a dom who ticks all the right boxes, including being as tidy and organised as himself. That definitely isn’t his chaotic co-star, Rick, with his spanking fetish and habit of tying a different sub to his bed every night. When Matt meets the perfect dom he’s swept off his feet, but he soon discovers that being pursued by a handsome, controlling billionaire isn’t the erotic fantasy he’d imagined. Maybe the right dom for him is the one he thought was all wrong…



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2015 Rainbow Awards Submission: The Desert Rats by Christopher Church

The Desert Rats (The Mason Braithwaite Paranormal Mystery Series 2) by Christopher Church
Gay Sci-Fi / Futuristic
Series: The Mason Braithwaite Paranormal Mystery Series
Paperback: 232 pages
Publisher: Dagmar Miura (June 30, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 194226707X
ISBN-13: 978-1942267072
Amazon: The Desert Rats (The Mason Braithwaite Paranormal Mystery Series 2)
Amazon Kindle: The Desert Rats (The Mason Braithwaite Paranormal Mystery Series 2)

Strange things start to happen as soon as psychic investigator Mason and his boyfriend, Ned, and their roommate, Peggy, arrive in the high desert. An old friend sends him on a quest to identify an artifact found hidden among his dead father’s possessions, and the journey brings him into contact with a series of odd characters—not least the enigmatic Laura, who’s camping out on the desert but seems to be up to something else. With the help of a manicurist, a librarian, and a revealing side-trip back to Los Angeles, Mason manages to sharpen his psychic skills and gain insights into Gilbert’s artifact—and perhaps even the hidden structure of the world. The second book in the Mason Braithwaite psychic mystery series, The Desert Rats follows Mason as he grows into his new career as an investigator and confronts the paranormal phenomena swirling around in the desert. In the face of Ned’s skepticism and some counterintuitive experiences, Mason has to decide whether he can handle this new version of reality.

2015 Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2015.html



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2015 Rainbow Awards Submission: 81 Nightmares by Mark William Lindberg

81 Nightmares by Mark William Lindberg
Transgender Mystery / Thriller
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (March 29, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1511505494
ISBN-13: 978-1511505499
Amazon: 81 Nightmares
Amazon Kindle: 81 Nightmares

Immerse yourself in the dreamlife of Jay as they navigate hospital hallways and forest paths, process traumatic events and unearth buried memories, as they confront a nemesis that emerges out of their unrelenting stream of nightmares, a disgusting horror they can only call “the monstrosity.” Emerging queer author Mark William Lindberg presents a unique debut novel that walks us into the dark depths of a sleeping psyche.

2015 Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2015.html

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2015 Rainbow Awards Submission: Because of Summer by Elle Vaughn

Because of Summer by Elle Vaughn
Lesbian Contemporary Romance
Paperback: 334 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 1, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1514800691
ISBN-13: 978-1514800690
Amazon: Because of Summer
Amazon Kindle: Because of Summer

Taylor is a cocky Miami bartender with something to prove. Working at The Tide with her best friend Kade, she boosts her ego by seducing all the straight girls that Kade is interested in. After promising him that for the sake of their friendship she'll quit her little game, he meets the girl who he thinks could be the love of his life. But Taylor also feels immediately drawn to her. Diem, a free spirited Bohemian girl, is like no one Taylor's met before. But having sworn to Kade that she wouldn't try anything, she’s going to uphold her promise and be a good friend. But as her attraction to Diem grows deeper, Taylor finds it harder and harder to hide it. Diem is spending her summer break in Florida. Crashing at her friend Katie's place, she's positive this summer will prove to be her most exciting yet. It starts off without a hitch when she meets a gorgeous and charismatic man named Kade who sweeps her off her feet. Diem is beyond infatuated with him, but after having just broken up with her long term boyfriend, she wants to take things slow. As Diem struggles with her feelings for Kade, she befriends his best friend. Diem is intrigued by Taylor and wants to get to know her better. Although, Diem can tell that Taylor is attracted to her, Diem just doesn't share her feelings. As the two grow closer, Diem brings out a side of Taylor that she has never let loose before. Diem makes Taylor feel more carefree than ever before, while Diem is sent reeling on a whirlwind path of self discovery. Despite Diem's wavering feelings, Kade never gives up on making her his. Diem must decide between the man who’s perfect for her or the woman she can‘t imagine herself without.

2015 Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2015.html

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2015 GRL Featured Blog Tour: Jeff Erno

Starting from June 1, 2015, I will daily feature authors attending the three conventions I will join, Euro Pride in Munich (July), UK Meet in Bristol (September) and GRL in San Diego (October). Moreover I'm taking part at the 2015 GRL Featured Blog Tour as Featured Blogger.

For the 2015 Featured Blog Tour, today author is Jeff Erno: As is the case every year around this time, I’m beginning to count down the days until mid-October when I’ll again meet with authors, writers, and friends of gay romance literature at the GRL Conference. This year I’m particularly excited because I had to cancel my plans to attend last year due to an unforeseen family emergency. Also, I’ve wanted to visit the West Coast of the United States all my life, and this will be my very first opportunity.
I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that my anticipation wasn’t accompanied by feelings of anxiety, mainly because I don’t usually handle crowds well. My first conference in New Orleans proved so rewarding, though, that I’ve been eager to bite the bullet each year since and plow through my trepidation to face my phobia head-on. And this year I’ve gone out on a limb a bit by signing up as a featured author, which means I’ll be doing an author reading.
For those who might not yet know who I am or who might be unfamiliar with my work, I currently have a rather eclectic back list of about forty published works, mostly novels, that spans several literary sub-genres. I started writing amateur erotic stories in the late nineties and posted them on a free website. Though these stories weren’t exactly fan fiction, some similarities exist between my experience and that of other authors who started out in the fan fic community. Two of the serial stories I posted to this amateur site eventually became full-length published novels. I released the first of these stories, Dumb Jock, back in 2009 as a self-published title. Later, the story was picked up by Dreamspinner Press and became book one of a six-book series.
Since then, I’ve authored several young adult stories, a variety of m/m contemporary romances, a few paranormal, a sci-fi romance, a crime-detective series, a vampire series, some gay fiction stories, and some BDSM. Most recently, Wayward Ink Publishing released the first book of a series I’ve titled Working Class which features an ensemble cast of working-class characters within a retail setting. Book one, Speedy Rewards, is set within the environment of a retail convenience store. Upcoming stories will feature supermarket employees and fast food workers.
And releasing this October, right around the time the GRL Conference convenes, is a brand new, just-completed story called Baggage. Baggage features the main character Chandler, who at 38 years old finds himself single. His brother Raymond, who suffers numerous health problems, lives with him, and Chandler struggles with his own array of psychological issues. Mired in grief from the multiple deaths of close family members, he recedes into himself, wrought with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive tendencies. When early one morning he encounters his neighbor, 25 year old Marcus, Chandler's life is flipped on end. Nothing about a relationship with this young man makes sense. For one thing, he's...well... YOUNG. He's also biracial and has all kinds of tattooed muscles! The streetwise Marcus introduces Chandler to an entirely different lifestyle, pulling the would-be hermit from his shell, albeit kicking and screaming. But how long can such a relationship last, and what about Raymond? Chandler fears that a guy like Marcus, seemingly perfect in every way, won't be able to truly accept Chandler with all his baggage. Then an unexpected bombshell detonates and Chandler learns some unsavory details about Marcus, who he really is, and what he's done in the past. Finally, it's Chandler who must decide if he can accept Marcus's baggage.
I’m confident this year’s conference will be every bit as exciting and rewarding as I anticipate it to be. It will be awesome to see so many of the authors, readers, and publishers I’ve grown to love over the years. And I’ll be thrilled to meet some new people.



( My Back List )

Speedy Rewards (Working Class Series Book 1) by Jeff Erno
Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing (June 5, 2015)
Amazon Kindle: Speedy Rewards (Working Class Series Book 1)

Phil Mitchell pours his heart and soul into his job as manager of Speedy Mart, a local convenience store. He loves his work and he loves his fellow employees, but when it comes to his personal life, Phil is lonely and depressed and still pining for his long-departed ex.

He embarks upon the week from hell where anything that can go wrong does. It begins with a truck crashing into his outdoor sign and only goes downhill from there.

Add an asshole homophobic boss hell bent on seeing him fired and Phil realizes he needs to put into place a plan to save himself and his job.

First step in his plan… do something about his love life.

Meanwhile, Ezra, one of Phil’s team members, is dealing with his own roller coaster ride of a week.

As is Brandon, the local cop…

And Mark, the homophobic boss…

Perhaps, with a little… luck, the next week will be better.

About the Author: Jeff Erno currently lives in southern Michigan. He holds a bachelor's degree in business management and human resources. Jeff began writing stories in the late 1990's and initially posted them to a free online amateur website. The positive feedback he received from readers encouraged him to continue, and this eventually led to the publication of his first novel, Dumb Jock. Erno has subsequently published several other novels.

His greatest passion in life is writing, and he hopes to be able to continue sharing his work with readers worldwide.

( GRL Blog Tour Appearance Schedule )





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2015 Rainbow Awards Submission: Cronin's Key by N.R. Walker

Cronin's Key by N.R. Walker
Gay Paranormal Romance
Series: Cronin's Key
Paperback: 374 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (June 5, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 151221793X
ISBN-13: 978-1512217933
Amazon: Cronin's Key
Amazon Kindle: Cronin's Key

NYPD Detective Alec MacAidan has always been good with weird. After all, his life has been a string of the unexplainable. But when an injured man gives him cryptic clues, then turns to dust in front of him, Alec's view on weird is changed forever. Cronin, a vampire Elder, has spent the last thousand years waiting for Alec. He'd been told his fated one would be a man wielding a shield, but he didn't expect him to be human, and he certainly didn't expect that shield to be a police badge. Both men, strong-willed and stubborn, are still learning how to cope with the push and pull of being fated, when fate throws them another curveball. Rumors have spread quickly of turmoil in Egypt. Covens are fleeing with news of a vampire who has a talent like no other, hell-bent on unleashing the wrath of Death. Alec and Cronin are thrown into a world of weird Alec cannot imagine. What he learned in school of ancient pharaohs and Egyptian gods was far from the truth. Instead, he finds out firsthand that history isn't always what it seems.

2015 Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2015.html

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2015 Rainbow Awards Submission: Red Dirt Heart 4 by N.R. Walker

Red Dirt Heart 4 by N.R. Walker
Gay Contemporary General Fiction
Series: Red Dirt Heart
Paperback: 330 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 4, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1512221651
ISBN-13: 978-1512221657
Amazon: Red Dirt Heart 4
Amazon Kindle: Red Dirt Heart 4

Moving from a Texas ranch to an Australian Outback station was a life changing decision for Travis Craig. Though it wasn’t really a decision at all. Something in his bones told him to go, though he had no clue as to why.
Until he met Sutton Station’s owner, Charlie.
Loving Charlie shouldn’t have been easy. The man was stubborn, and riddled with crippling self-doubt. No, it shouldn’t have been easy at all. Yet somehow, falling in love with Charlie was the easiest thing in the world.
Loving him was easy. Living with him, teaching him how to love in return and, more importantly, how to love himself, was not.
But Travis knew all along it’d be worth it. He knew the man with the red dirt heart was destined to be his. Just like he knew the red dirt that surrounded him was where he was supposed to be.
In the final instalment of the Red Dirt Series, we see Charlie through Travis’ eyes. We see how much he’s grown and how much he loves. We go back to Texas with them, and we see Charlie get everything he truly thought he never deserved.
Red Dirt Heart 4 is Travis’ story.
And this is the story of not just one red dirt heart, but two.

2015 Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2015.html

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2015 Rainbow Awards Submission: Americana Fairy Tale by Lex Chase

Americana Fairy Tale by Lex Chase
Gay Fantasy Romance
Paperback: 340 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (September 12, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1632162067
ISBN-13: 978-1632162069
Amazon: Americana Fairy Tale
Amazon Kindle: Americana Fairy Tale

Modern fairy-tale princess Taylor Hatfield has problems. One: he’s a guy. Two: his perfect brother Atticus is the reincarnation of Snow White. Three: Taylor has no idea which princess he is supposed to be. Four: Taylor just left his prince (a girl) at the altar. Despite his enchanted lineage, Taylor is desperate to find his Happily Ever After away from magic, witches, and stuffy traditions. Regrettably, destiny has other plans for him. Dammit.

When word reaches Taylor that Idi the Witchking has captured Atticus, Taylor is determined to save his brother. He enlists the help of rakish and insufferable Corentin Devereaux, likewise of enchanted lineage. A malicious spell sends Taylor and Corentin on a road trip through the kitschy nostalgia of roadside Americana. To save Atticus, they must solve the puzzles put forth by Idi the Witchking. As they struggle, Taylor and Corentin’s volatile partnership sparks a flash of something more. But princesses have many enemies, and Taylor must keep his wits about him because there’s nothing worse than losing your heart… or your head.

2015 Rainbow Awards Guidelines: http://www.elisarolle.com/rainbowawards/rainbow_awards_2015.html



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