Chase the Storm

ChaseTheStorm1Title: Chase the Storm 
Author: V.M Waitt
Cover Artist: Adrian Nicholas
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press 
Amazon Buy Link; Publisher Buy Link
Genre: Contemporary/Western
Length: Novel. 210 pages
Rating: 4 stars out of 5

A Guest Review by Zac D

Review Summary: A beautiful book, let down in places by some misplaced vulgarity, but nonetheless, a strong debut from a new author, and a wonderful, heartwarming read.
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Avril Ashton “free” book – June 19

asinnerborn_msr-182x300Today author Avril Ashton is offering an ecopy of her brand new Ellora’s Cave release, A Sinner Born. Here’s the blurb:

Book three in the Brooklyn Sinners series.

Syren Rua is at war. He battles painful childhood demons and his intense need for the first person who makes him feel. As Faro, Syren makes deals with the worst while taking the steps necessary to bring his family’s killer to justice. He isn’t one to indulge in selfish needs, but he’ll make the time in this instance. Syren has been watching Kane Ashby, craving the grieving man for his own. He’s always stayed away from temptation, but that’s about to change.

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Logan Kain “free” books June 17 – Winners

deadWillRiseFirstYesterday new author Logan Kain offered up TWO free ecopies of his recent self-pubbed release, The Dead Will Rise First. Randy loves new authors, and the winners are:

DebraG (#22)
Fiona (#3)

Congrats Fiona and Debra! Please email me (Aunt Lynn) at the following email addy: freebooks [at] reviewsbyjessewave.com so that I can forward your information (including eformat of choice) to the author. Thanks for playing everyone.

Wilde City “free” book – June 18

LeatherbarMural_cvr-2Today the Wilde City free ebook is The Leather Bar Mural by Ewan Creed. Here’s the blurb:

In 1975 both gay and sexual liberation were in full swing. Alex loved the sexually charged atmosphere of the leather bar where decadence was in full swing. Anything might happen there and something usually did. One night something happened which he hadn’t quite bargained for and Alex was transported beyond the walls of the bar and into a dark carnal wonderland of sexual abandon. In this shadowed world the men of his fantasies prowled the shifting maze of alleyways seeking sexual gratification in whatever form it appeared. Follow Alex on his journey into the mural and into a world of perpetual desire and fulfillment, a world that can trap a man for all eternity as surely as a spider’s web can trap its prey.

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Fantasy For Sale

17914779Title: Fantasy For Sale
Author: Sage Marlowe
Cover Artist: Posh Gosh
Publisher: Total-E-Bound
Buy Link: Publisher
Genre: m/m contemporary romance
Length: Novel (165 pages)
Rating: 4 stars out of 5

A Guest Review by J.K. Hogan

Review Summary: This book was an unexpected journey that definitely defied what I thought I’d be reading based on the blurb.

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Death Claims (A Dave Brandstetter Mystery – Book 2)

Death ClaimsTitle: Death Claims
Author: Joseph Hansen
Cover Photo: Digital Vision/Veer
Cover Design: Kristyn Kalnes
Publisher URL: Terrace Books/University of Wisconsin Press
Amazon Buy Link: Death Claims
Genre: Mid-Century Mystery
Length: Novel (166 print pages)
Rating: 5 stars out of 5

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A guest review by Tj

Summary Review: A wonderfully written second installment of Joseph Hansen’s highly revered Dave Brandstetter mystery series (now available in e-book). This is not truly an M/M romance, although the main character is gay and there is some exploration of his fairly new relationship from the first book and more generally, of being gay in the 1970’s.

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The Unforgiving Minute

UnforgivingMinute[The]Title: The Unforgiving Minute
Author: Sarah Granger
Cover Artist: L.C. Chase
Publisher: Dreamsinner Press
Buy Link: Publisher, Amazon
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 236 pages
Rating: 3 stars out of 5

A Guest Review by Andrea

Review Summary:  A nice sports related romance.  It’s not particularly remarkable, but it’s definitely an enjoyable read.

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Take Me, Break Me

TakeMeBreakMeTitle: Take Me, Break Me
Author: H.C. Brown
Cover Artist: Paul Richmond
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Buy Link:  Take Me, Break Me, Dreamspinner
Genre: M/M Contemporary (Light BDSM)
Length: Novel
Rating: 1 star

A Guest Review by Sammy

Review Summary: A novel that faltered due to purple prose, underdeveloped characters and a lack of editing to lend cohesiveness.

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Fae Sutherland “free” book June 16 – Winner

SkyRunnersFinalYesterday Fae Sutherland offered up an ecopy of her upcoming Carina Press release, Sky Runners. Randy shook his…er the basket and the winner is…

lawless (#31)

Congrats lawless! Please email me (Aunt Lynn) at the following email addy: freebooks [at] reviewsbyjessewave.com so that I can forward your information (including eformat of choice) to the author. Thanks for playing everyone.

Something Like Autumn

somethingLikeAutumnTitle: Something Like Autumn
Author: Jay Bell
Cover Artist: Andreas Bell
Publisher: Jay Bell Books
Amazon Buy Link: Something Like Autumn
Genre: M/M contemporary romance
Length: 420 pages, 150,000 words
Rating: 5 stars out of 5

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A guest review by Jenre

Summary Review: A bittersweet roller coaster of a romance novel which had me laughing out loud at times but ultimately left me in tears.

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Every Move He Makes

EveryMoveHeMakes72lgTitle: Every Move He Makes
Author: Barbara Elsborg
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Cover Art: Lou Harper
Buy Links: Publisher, mazon
Genre: gay contemporary, Men in Uniform
Length: Novel
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Rating Stars

A Guest Review by Feliz

Summary Review: A pair of unusual, interesting heroes, fast-paced writing and a suspenseful story made this book an enjoyable read.

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Logan Kain “free” books – June 17

deadWillRiseFirstToday new author Logan Kain is offering TWO free ecopies of his recent self-pubbed release, The Dead Will Rise First. Here’s the blurb:

The Christian rapture occurs and the now soulless bodies of Christians are left to terrorize all those left behind. TJ flees across Texas with his best friend, Ryan, and the remnants of his family, hoping for happiness, struggling just to survive. As they trek farther and farther South toward the coast, TJ and Ryan find comfort and love with one another. Their relationship is tested and they labor to stay alive and stay together in a world that God has unfortunately started to pay attention to.

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Freeing Demitri’s Wolf

3967FreeingDemitrisWolf510w-430x645Title and Link: Freeing Demitri’s Wolf (Wolves of Stone Ridge, Book #17)
Author: Charlie Richards
Cover Artist: Angela Waters
Publisher: eXtasybooks
Amazon Buy Link
Genre: Contemporary M/M, Paranormal
Length: 112 pages
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

A guest review by Lasha

Summary Review: I loved this May-December shifter book which hit all my hurt-comfort needs.

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In Sunshine or in Shadow: Collected Short Stories, Volume I

in_sunshine_collectionTitle: In Sunshine or in Shadow: Collected Short Stories, Volume I
Author: Josh Lanyon
Cover Artist: Kevin Burton Smith
Publisher: Just Joshin’
Amazon Buy Link: In Sunshine or in Shadow:: Short Stories: Volume I
Genre: Collections/Contemporary/Paranormal
Length: Shorts
Rating: Individual ratings per story

A Guest Review by Aunt Lynn

Review Summary: Love shorts? Love Josh Lanyon’s writing? Love the feel of paper between your fingers? No brainer, then.

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