Today's queer release: Sasha Hope's MM urban fantasy Borders Between Empires.
Detective Hanni Nassar finds himself in enemy territory while investigating a string of robberies. After accidentally crossing the Central Empire’s borderline, he comes face to face with Jaemin Yi...
Today's queer indie author review! Driving in Circles by Frances Fox:
"An exceptionally good story... I recommend this book - it has all the good feels and hope for two marvelous men - it's my favorite story of the series. I can’t wait to see what Frances Fox writes next."
"Aa well-done anthology that takes the reader to different areas of California for various holiday celebrations. There’s something for everyone... I highly recommend it. A great way to sample a bunch of new authors."
Today's new queer spec fic release: Emily Brandish's Monsters & Mind Games:
The monsters are winning. Tentacled, brain-eating gyle have unleashed a full-scale invasion, and humanity is helpless against their mind-control powers. When novice elf mage, Ambrose, is commissioned...
"This isn’t a deep piece of literature, but it’s a fast-paced erotic read. It’s perfect for pleasure and light enjoyment if this particular relationship and type of power play are for you."
Today's queer small press review! Wrong Side of Heaven" by Elizabeth Monvey:
"This is the first time I've read one of Monvey's books and I was surprised how much I enjoyed this story. Wrong Side of Heaven is a wonderful slow burn romance filled with drama and fun. Well worth the read."
One reviewer on Goodreads wrote, "It's one of those books that has you actually holding your breath at least once. There were phrases that I had to speak aloud because they were so gorgeous I wanted to feel the weight and shape of them for myself."
Today's queer small press release: Antonia Aquilante's MM fantasy romance: To Love the Dragon King.
Once upon a time, before the hunts, dragons were plentiful in the world. Now they exist only in legend…except in the land of Ivria. Without the Dragon Talent...
Today's queer indie author review! Stubbed Toes and Dating Woes by Dahlia Donovan:
"Niclas is a 28-year-old autistic man. Falk has been in love with Niclas for years. Both men are ace... a sweet, fascinating story with no sex, no suspense, and no surprises. 4 stars."
Today's queer indie author review! To Love the Dragon King by Antonia Aquilante:
"An absolute delight... a slow burn... one of those books I didn’t want to finish, though I was anxious to find out what happened next. Highly recommended."
@queerscifi@lgbtqbookstodon I recently dropped book 3 in my queer supernatural superspy series and have been struggling to make headway on 4 (which should largely conclude things, though I have plans for a fun time-skip in 5), some encouragement would go a long way!
Today's queer indie author review! Drama Queen" by Alexandra Caluen:
"A wonderful – and at times heartbreaking – story. I loved the author's depiction of Hollywood, filmmaking and actors - I highly recommend Drama Queen. Well worth the read!"
Today's queer indy release: Hayden Thorne's MM historical fantasy/gothic horror book The House of Ash:
A dark and deadly curse haunts a dying family, manifesting itself with neither rhyme nor reason in its frequency except for its victim: a male child...
Today's queer small press release: Emily Carrington's MM urban fantasy Rhyme of Love.
Gil struggles to hide his loss of status from Jack, but when he finally confesses, Jack turns around and blurts out his own secret. Who can Gil trust now?...
Today's queer indie author release: Chad Grayson's MM fantasy Blade of Shadows, Wings of Light:
Who—or what—is Jack Bainbridge? Jack Bainbridge thinks he’s just an ordinary college student, studying to be a teacher. But if that’s true, why have the Reaper of Strife and his warriors come to capture him? ...
"The world-building is seamless, with beautiful details that give a real sense of what the world Xelle lives in is like. I really enjoyed Night Ivy, from start to finish. I need more Xelle."
Today's queer indie author review! Sounds Complicated" by Frances Fox:
"Another entertaining read in the “Reluctant Rockstar” series. These stories are quick reads, but they're packed with drama, fun, love and some wonderful characters - perfect for a fast, relaxing escape."
Today's queer indie author review! The Devil Wears Pink by Matthew Dante:
"A fun, humorous tale of enemies-to-lovers about two very different men, a delicious romp on the high seas, filled with snarky banter and silly pranks, and not to be taken too seriously."
Today's queer indie author review! A Riff of Retribution" by Amir Lane:
"Lane does a fantastic job with the world-building I was totally immersed in it, and am looking forward to the second book A Chant of Chains to see what Lane has planned for Hale and the heavy metal bands."