20 January 2018

Review and Release Day: Love Times Five By Lily G Blunt

 
Title: Love Times Five
Author: Lily G. Blunt
Cover Art: Jay Aheer at Simply Defined Art
Release Date: January 19, 2018
Genre/s: paranormal, gay romance, contemporary, polyamory
Length: 77, 000 words
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Blurb

There’s safety in numbers and plenty of love to go around. 

When Colin searches for his missing colleague and buddy in the hills of northern England, his life is changed forever. Not only does he find Shaun living in a cabin with the mysterious and undeniably gorgeous Zach, but he also discovers the reason Shaun went AWOL in the first place. Colin wants to draw his friend away to safety, but Zach soon mesmerises him, and he’s happy to stay in his company, for now. 

Passing hikers, Wes and Dane, need some assistance, and the three men are willing to oblige. Thus begins a friendship that develops into much more. 

The five men each have their own secrets. Some are shared, others are kept hidden. It’s only a matter of time before they are exposed and the consequences could change everything for them all.



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Excerpt 
Colin yelped and stumbled back. The penknife fell from his grip as he connected with the solid ground and landed on his arse.


“What the fuck?” Colin gaped at the wild beast in front of him, not five feet away, and apparently protecting Zach, who stroked the wolf’s back as if he were petting a huge dog.


Colin blinked, hoping to clear his vision. Had he knocked his head? Was he dreaming? Had he been drugged too?


The wolf sniffed the air and pawed the grass, its tongue now lolling to the side of its mouth. Teeth, sharp and white and scary, distracted Colin from the animal’s other features. The scent of damp fur and woodland soil filled his nostrils, and warm panting breath ghosted over his face.


The wolf was real enough. No vision. No dream.


“What the fuck?” Colin said, keeping his eyes fixed on the animal as it slunk away to the trees. His heart pounded and his mind was a whirl of confused thoughts. He tried to swallow around a thick lump in his parched throat. “What the fuck just happened?”


Zach said nothing but offered a hand to Colin, which after a few seconds pause, Colin grasped. Between the two of them, they easily hauled his bulky frame to standing. He scanned the grass for his knife, relief racing in his veins when he spotted it nestled among two nearby clumps of greenery.


Colin glanced away from the knife in the direction the wolf had headed. Could it really be Shaun? “I don’t understand.”


“Of course, you don’t.” Zach’s mouth curved into a warm, genuine smile. His eyes glimmered, and some of the tension lifted from Colin’s shoulders. “You must be Colin. Shaun’s sexy boss. He’s told me all about you.”


“What?” Colin’s pulse still pounded, and confusion turned his thoughts to sludge, but his heart fluttered at the hope those words kindled. What the hell was happening? What was this arsehole saying? Shaun had never tried anything on with Colin, not even when they’d been drunk. And had Shaun really… turned into a… what the actual fuck?


“You didn’t think he was interested in you?” Zach arched an eyebrow, and his eyes sparkled. Again.


Before Colin could commit himself to an answer or ask any questions about the precarious state of his sanity, there was movement to his side.


Shaun stood naked, his hands cupped over his groin, a little unsteady on his feet. “Chuck us your T-shirt, Zach,” he rasped, not making eye contact with Colin, his cheeks scarlet.


Without hesitation, Zach shed his top and threw it at Shaun, leaving his own fine torso on display. Smooth, defined, firm—perfect. No wonder Shaun had hooked up with him. Colin wouldn’t stand a chance with this guy in the picture, even if Shaun had liked him once upon a time.


Why was he even thinking about such things right now? He’d just seen Shaun turn into a wolf, and now he was back again as himself. And shortly before that, this ridiculously handsome man had been sucking on his neck and was now acting as if he knew things about Shaun that Colin didn’t even know. Was he losing his mind?


Colin dragged his gaze back to Shaun, his chest and nakedness now hidden from view by the oversized T-shirt. He staggered closer to Colin, his legs unsteady as if he were drunk. Shaun collapsed into Colin’s arms, maybe a deliberate move rather than an uncontrolled stumble. As much as Colin wanted to hug him to his chest, he needed answers. Anger bubbled to the surface and exploded. Colin gripped Shaun by his biceps and held him back at arm’s-length.


“What the fuck is going on? What did I just see?” It took all of Colin’s willpower not to shake the answer out of Shaun. “And what’s this fucking guy been doing to you?”


Shaun trembled beneath his touch, and his voice was hoarse and uneven, not its usual sweet timbre. “It’s okay, Col. I promise you, I’m okay now.” He placed his palm on Colin’s shoulder. “I know it’s a lot for you to take in all at once. I’m sorry I didn’t get the chance to explain before.”


His words didn’t tell Colin anything. “Why the hell didn’t you tell me you were leaving and where you were going? I’d have listened… and helped you.” What the fuck could Colin have done to help if Shaun was a—?


Zach cleared his throat, distracting them both. He moved closer, running his long fingers down those taut abs of his until they came to rest on the waistband of his perfectly clinging jeans.


Shaun gazed at Zach, over his body, the renewed flush of arousal evident in his eyes. Colin’s heart sank but gave a hopeful flip when Shaun looked back at him with that same darkened expression. “Hey, how about we go inside? I can get dressed, and then explain what’s been going on with me.”


For a moment, Colin feared he might be overpowered or drugged or something like that once they got him inside the cabin, perhaps in the same way Shaun might have been. He eyed his knife lying on the ground, tempted to bend down and scoop it up for some protection.


Zach chuckled, and in a smooth yet swift motion slid past Colin. “I think you dropped this.” His mouth nestled close to Colin’s ear, his voice deep, his breath cool. A curl of interest coiled its way around Colin’s groin at the closeness of the man. Zach gripped Colin’s hand, turning his palm face-up, and placed the missing knife softly against his skin.


Colin couldn’t help but let out a gasp. He hadn’t witnessed the knife being retrieved from the ground. Whoever this man was, he was fast. He would probably dodge any knife or fist that Colin hurled his way. No way was Colin walking from this meadow without finding out who this man was. He pocketed the knife, despite his doubts about its usefulness now.


Zach glided away, entwined his fingers around Shaun’s hand, and pulled him towards the cabin. With an encouraging look over his shoulder, Shaun waved his free hand behind him. “Come on. We need to talk.”


Colin really had no choice, so he followed them. He needed to find out what had happened to Shaun and what the hell was going on between him and Zach.




Review


I give this a solid 4 star rating. The Story is good, just choppy or too drawn out in places.

I love the relationship between the five of them. Shaun, Collin, Dane, Wes, and Zach are men of a variety of ages and personalities that work perfectly together. The five of them love each other all equally, no drama and no jealousy amongst them. True love means you support and are there for each other through all of the good and the bad, and you get that with these five guys.

With trust, love and hope anything is possible.

❤️Kris

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 About The Author

Lily G. Blunt enjoys writing contemporary gay romance and paranormal stories. She loves to explore the relationship between two or more men and the intensity of their physical and emotional attraction. Angst often features in her stories as she feels this demonstrates the depth of feelings between them. Lily is often inspired by the lyrics to songs and is forever writing imaginary scenes and plots in her head. Only a few of these ever make their way to the page.

Lily Reviews for several blogs and has recently launched Gay Book Promotions, an online book promotion service for authors of LGBT+ romance and fiction. She loves to hear from readers and other authors. 



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18 January 2018

Release Day Review: Take It (The Keswick Chronicles Book 2) By Victoria Kinnaird


Title: Take It
Series: The Keswick Chronicles Book 2
Author: Victoria Kinnaird
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: MM Romance Fiction
Length: 222 Pages


Synopsis

Fame comes at a price.
Not everyone can pay it.
Are you ready for everything to change?
This is your chance.
Take it.

* * *

Your favorite band is back. 

Jack, JJ and Forever Fading Echoes return in "Take It: The Keswick Chronicles Book 2". Getting the band together was the easy part. Keeping the band together when fame and success come calling? That's a whole other story...


Review


A perfect continuation of the Keswick Chronicles.
Five teens/young adults in a band that is beginning to launch at an accelerated speed. Not everyone can handle the pressure that the life of rock-n-rock will throw at them. See which of these band members struggle with the way their lives are changing. These five best friends struggle with the life of stardom, real life, and something they never thought could happen to one of them. What they go through are things no one ever wants to witness first hand. But they are strong and they can and will make it out on the other side of the darkness that has threatened to settle on them.
Take it is a heart wrenching page turner that will keep you pulled in to find out what will happen next, from start to finish. Can you hang on for the ride? Find out by reading the Keswick Chronicles. Book 1-Fake It & Book 2-Take It. This is my 100% honest and unbiased review.

❤️Kris



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About The Author

Victoria lives in Glasgow, Scotland with her French Bulldog, Charlie and her pug, Mr T. She graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2009 with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Journalism, Creative Writing and English Lit. Victoria has been writing since she was 15 years old. She loves rock music, and most of her tattoos are related to bands that she loves! 

Victoria's debut novel, "The Red Sun Rises" was published by CHBB Publishing in 2013. "The Red Sun Rises" was the first novel in Victoria's LGBT YA paranormal romance series of the same name and was followed by "The Red Sun Rises: Fire and Ash", "(Birth)Day of the Dead" and "The Red Sun Rises: Seven Letters". 

In 2016, Victoria moved away from paranormal romance to release "Fake It: The Keswick Chronicles Book 1", the first novel in her YA contemporary romance series. 


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Random Review: Fake It (The Keswick Chronicles Book 1) by Victoria Kinnaird


Title: Fake It
Series: The Keswick Chronicles Book 1
Author: Victoria Kinnaird
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: MM Romance Fiction
Length: 183 Pages


Synopsis

Jack Daveyson grew up with a guitar in his hands and his head full of melodies. Ten years after writing his first riff, he knows exactly what he wants to do with his life - graduate high school, escape Wayville and hit the road with his band, Forever Fading Echoes.

But it's a bit hard to launch a band without a singer. Enter JJ Keswick.

JJ is everything Jack isn't: rich, confident and popular. He also happens to be one of the best singers Jack has ever heard.

Jack reluctantly lets JJ into his band and into his life. The spark between them in the practice studio grows into something neither of them were expecting - a love that threatens to tear their lives apart.

International bestselling author Victoria Kinnaird is proud to introduce you to The Keswick Chronicles, a YA rock'n'roll romance.

Pack your guitar, pull on your band tee shirt and turn up the volume - it's time to meet your new favourite band.


Review


Fake It is a perfect example of what most teenagers go through everyday. Whether it be because of popularity, they have a secret they don't want to get out, or they are interested in the same sex and are bullied for it...

Jack is an openly gay kid in a school full of obnoxiously, judgmental people.
JJ is one of the basketball team stars, rich, and a playboy. Saying JJ is popular is an understatement.

These two are from totally different worlds, but maybe they aren't really so different after all. When Jack and his friends decide to try to get their band going again and JJ tries out for the position of lead singer. Jack and his friends are shocked and Jack is doubting that they can rely on JJ, because of some of the choices he makes daily.

Can two people from opposite lifestyles be anything more than enemies? What about more than friends?

I recommenced you read Fake It for yourself and see how these teens juggle high school, bullying, their band, and more.. Especially when one of them has secrets that he isn't ready to let the world know about.

This is my 100% honest and unbiased review.


❤ Kris




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About The Author

Victoria lives in Glasgow, Scotland with her French Bulldog, Charlie and her pug, Mr T. She graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2009 with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Journalism, Creative Writing and English Lit. Victoria has been writing since she was 15 years old. She loves rock music, and most of her tattoos are related to bands that she loves! 

Victoria's debut novel, "The Red Sun Rises" was published by CHBB Publishing in 2013. "The Red Sun Rises" was the first novel in Victoria's LGBT YA paranormal romance series of the same name and was followed by "The Red Sun Rises: Fire and Ash", "(Birth)Day of the Dead" and "The Red Sun Rises: Seven Letters". 

In 2016, Victoria moved away from paranormal romance to release "Fake It: The Keswick Chronicles Book 1", the first novel in her YA contemporary romance series. 


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17 January 2018

Promo: Quinn's Longing By Emily Jean


Title: Quinn's Longing
Series: A Companion's Tale Book 2
Author: Emily Jean
Publisher: Self-Published
Editor: Raissa Phoenix
Genre: MM Paranormal 
Length:  256 pages


Synopsis

To live is to suffer, to love is to forgive.

After Quinn more or less obliterates an entire warlock city, his vampire mate, Raphael, rushes him back to his kingdom for aid. With Desmond captured and Quinn out of commission, Raph is forced to make the hardest decision of his life: to leave his companion mate and set off to destroy the warlock's main city while it is still easy to conquer.

Alone and upset, Quinn wakes up to discover his mate is gone. Deciding to take matters into his own hands, he plunges deep into his warlock creator's mind, and searches for answers that may or may not shatter his world: does Desmond plan to use Quinn's body as he once intended, or has he decided to free him of that fate?

While Quinn still heals from the recent battle, he's left at the mercy of the vampire king himself, where Quinn is led to believe he isn't good enough for the vampire's only son and heir. Not only is Quinn a companion, but he's a male, and so to secure the royal family bloodline, his mate must be married by any means necessary.

Knocked unconscious and left to perish in the western woods, Quinn rouses only to discover a dark and deeply kept secret. Will he return back to the vampire's main city, or will he choose to stay in the woods, longing for his mates?

This is the second book in the companion tale series. Continue to follow Quinn, Raphael, and Desmond as the dark forces of this unique paranormal world attempt to tear them apart. This trio of fated mates will stop at nothing to fight for their right to be together, even when the odds are heavily stacked against them




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About the Author

Emily Jean has always been passionate about 
writing. From an early age she would carry notebooks within her arms filled with characters and made up worlds. After stumbling across her first MM book at eighteen Emily knew that she was hooked. She also knew that she had found her true calling.

She started writing in order to combat her anxiety from the outside world but she also hopes that others will enjoy her books as well. Newly married and establishing her own little farm Emily enjoys her simplistic life. 

Step inside of her worlds and enjoy your stay! There's no doubt that you will eventually fall for her dark and sexy characters!


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