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Gay M/M News for March 2019

Book News

Andre Aciman has announced that he has begun work on a sequel to his best-selling gay novel, “Call Me By Your Name“, which was made into a film in 2017.  It will be called “Find Me” and is due to be released in October.

Cassandra Clare’s new book, “The Red Scrolls of Magic“, first in the new series, ‘The Eldest Curses‘, will be released in hardback on 9 April.  It follows the adventures of popular gay couple, warlock Magnus Bane and shadowhunter Alec Lightwood, whose romance began in the ‘The Mortal Instruments‘ series.

New Releases

No Quick Fix: Torus Intercession 1 by Mary Calmes – Emery hires a retired SEAL, Brann, as a nanny for his children while planning his wedding, but finds himself increasingly interested in Brann.

Blindsided (Fake Boyfriend 4) by Eden Finley – Miller and Talon used to  be friends and take part in wild threesomes together at college and three years later they are reunited playing pro ball.  Talon wants them to go back to how they were but Miller is afraid of getting his heart broken.

All Souls Near & Nigh (Soulbound 2) by Hailey Turner – Second part of the story about Special Agent Patrick Collins who is soulbound to wereworlf, Jonothon.

At a Stranger’s Mercy (Badge & Bullets 1) by Brittany Cournoyer – After witnessing a homicide Bradley is protected by detective, Max Donohue.  (Slow-burn romance will develop over the series.)

Gay M/M News for February 2019

Popular New Releases

HALO (Fallen Angel 1) by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine – A famous rock band faces disaster when its lead singer leaves but could new singer, Halo, cause even more problems for band member, Viper?

A History of Trouble: A Beacon Hill Sorcerer Anthology by SJ Himes – This is a short anthology of stories based on the Beacon Hill fantasy series.

Diamond in the Rough (Four Kings Security 4) by Charlie Cochet – Ward ‘King’ Kingston is hired to protect genius, Leo, which proves to be every kind of a challenge.

Puppet/Master (The Vale Chronicles 1) by Joel Abernathy – In a complex fantasy world filled with fae, shifters, vampires and others, a powerful chimera is captured by four warriors.  Gay harem romance with dark themes.

IRL: In Real Life (After Oscar 1) by Lucy Lennox and Molly Maddox – When Connor texts a picture to the wrong man, he ends up spending time sending sexy texts to the head of a company he is in New York to do business with.  Hot romance with d/s themes.

Gay M/M Novel News for January 2019

Popular New Releases

Silk & Steel cover

Silk & Steel (Book 1) by Ariana Nash and Pippa DaCosta – Dark m/m fantasy novel about an elven assassin taken prisoner and the prince who should be his enemy.

Fired Up (Fever Falls 1) by Riley Hart – A firefighter gets a second chance with the man he fell for as a teenager.

Deke (Fake Boyfriend 3) by Eden Finley – NHL player, Deke, outs himself to a cute man he meets, only to later discover that the man is a journalist who could destroy his career.

Fired Up cover

Four Ever by Sloane Kennedy – Long-term lovers, Zak and Killian, are having trouble with their relationship, which becomes more complicated when Zak invites 2 homeless young men to stay with them.

Love at Long Last (Trillium Creek 1) by Silvia Violet – Mpreg shifter novel about a forty-year-old pack leader finding love with a younger man.

New Gay M/M SF, Fantasy and Paranormal Novels for 2019

Here is a look at some of the most highly anticipated science-fiction, fantasy and paranormal m/m books due to be released in 2019.

January

Night Kiss (BL Entertainment 1) by E.T. Malinowski – When vampire and K-pop idol, Jung Ki-tae, forms a reluctant bond with university student, Cheong Jin-woo, they must deal with their feelings and fight a murderer together.

February

Prince of Air and Darkness (The Darkest Court 1) by M.A. Grant – Phineas Smith is the only human at a magical school, gifted with the ability to tap into unlimited magick, which others want to use for their own purposes. As he works with his enemy, Roark Lyne, how will their relationship change and what further dangers will emerge?

 

The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie – Gods fight men and the wrong person sits on the throne in this fantasy novel by the best-selling author.

April

The Red Scrolls of Magic (The Eldest Curses 1) by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu – High Warlock, Magnus Bane, and his boyfriend, Shadowhunter, Alec Lightwood, take a vacation together that proves anything but relaxing when they encounter a demon-worshipping cult. As the danger grows secrets come out, threatening their relationship.

May

The Red-Stained Wings (The Lotus Kingdoms 2) by Elizabeth Bear – In the second book in this epic fantasy series Gage and the Dead Man must find the answer to the riddle of the Stone in the Skull to help the Lotus Kingdoms.

September

Heartsong (Green Creek 3) by T. J. Klune – The new novel in this popular series will feature a new romance within the Green Creek werewolf pack.

 

Popular Gay Films of 2018

Here is a list of some of the wonderful films released in 2018, some amusing, some thought-provoking, and all entertaining.
Love, Simon

This film is based on the wonderful novel, “Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli.  It’s a moving, entertaining coming of age film about gay teenager, Simon (Nick Robinson), as he tries to uncover the identity of the classmate he’s fallen for online. It also stars Jennifer Garner and Josh Duhamel.

The Happy Prince

This film – written, directed by and starring Rupert Everett in the central role – is about Oscar Wilde as, facing the end of his life, he looks back on his relationship with Lord Alfred ‘Bosie’ Douglas (Colin Morgan) and the indecency trial that ruined him. It also stars Emily Watson and Colin Firth.

Alex Strangelove

This Netflix original film is about teenager Alex (Daniel Doheny), who thinks he loves girlfriend Claire (Madeline Weinstein) until he meets Elliot (Antonio Marziale). The path to love is definitely not smooth as Alex struggles to understand who and what he wants in this poignant film.

Boy Erased

This is based on the book of the same name by Garrard Conley, which tells of his real-life experiences.  In the film gay teenager, Jared (Lucas Hedges), is forced to endure conversion therapy. Stars Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe. (Released in November 2018 in the US, UK viewers can watch it in February 2019.)

Bohemian Rhapsody

While this film about the life of pop legend, Freddy Mercury, and the band, Queen, has had some negative reviews for taking a superficial approach to its subject, it still provides an interesting glimpse into the world of this iconic figure.  It stars Rami Malek and Mike Myers.

We the Animals

Based on an autobiographical novel by Justin Torres, this complex, stylistic film is about 3 Hispanic boys growing up in a difficult home environment in New York and how Jonah (Evan Rosado) grows into his sexual identity. Also stars Sheila Vand and Raul Castillo.

Popular Gay M/M SF, Fantasy and Paranormal Novels from 2018

Standalone Books or New Series

A Ferry of Bones & Gold (Soulbound 1) by Hailey Turner – Patrick Collins, special agent for the Supernatural Operations Agency, owes a soul debt to the gods and when they demand payment he has no choice but to try to solve a series of demonic killings with handsome werewolf, Jonothon de Vere.

Witchmark (The Kingston Cycle 1) by C. L. Polk – Miles tries to escape his fate as a witch by going to war but, when he returns, his secret can’t stay hidden.  He also meets Tristan who has secrets of his own.

The Diminished (Book 1) by Kaitlyn Sage Patterson – In a society where most people are born as twins, singleborn Bo is destined for luxury, romance and to lead the empire, while Vi, whose twin has died, faces a life of struggle as a servant.  They might have more in common than they realise.

Evolved by N. R. Walker – Lloyd struggles in his interactions with humans, so he buys an android to be his companion.  Shaun is everything Lloyd could want but Shaun’s ability to learn and evolve proves a danger to them both.

Fractured Truth (Consequences of a Sin 1) by Ashe Winters – Vampire Avery hates humans but when he’s saved by Ryker, a human with unusual abilities, they end up working together and Avery might find a reason to change his opinions.

Returning Favourites

Ravensong (Green Creek 2) by T. J. Klune – The Sequel to “Wolfsong” brings a new romance to the Green Greek werewolf pack.

Agent Bayne (PsyCop 9) by Jordan Castillo Price – PsyCop Rick Bayne has left his old job and starts work at the Federal Psychic Monitoring Program with Jacob.

Balefire (Whyborne & Griffin 10) by Jordan L. Hawk – Whyborne and his husband, Griffin, travel to Balefire Manor in England where evil lurks and devastating emotional revelations are about to be uncovered.

A Wish upon the Stars (Tales from Verania 4) by T J Klune – Sam returns to a changed world and must work with the Resistance to have a chance to overcome the evil that has taken hold.

The Necromancer’s Reckoning (The Beacon Hill Sorcerer 3) by S. J. Himes – The High Council of Sorcery puts necromancer, Angel, on trial, putting him and his family in danger.

Gay M/M Book News for November 2018

New Releases

Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology (Volume 2)” by various popular authors including Lucy Lennox, Aimee Nicole Walker and A. E. Wasp – 17 authors have contributed m/m stories to this 720 page anthology, with all the proceeds going to LGBT charities.

Confessions: The Princess, the Prick and the Priest (Confessions 4)” by Ella Frank – The final novel in this series gives the 3 men who are involved with each other their happy ever after.

A Vampire’s Heart (Ellowyn Found 1)” by Kayleigh Sky – A vampire prince and cop must work together to investigate the murder of a vampire.  This is the first book in a series, but it can be read as a standalone.

The Devil (Cards of Love)” by Ashley Jade – Dark, sexy novel about 3 dangerous men that is part of a series.

His Saint (Forever Wilde 5)” by Lucy Lennox – When Augie takes self-defence classes to protect himself after an attack, he doesn’t expect to be taught by someone as as caring and sexy as Saint.  Final book in series.

Festive New Releases

All I Want for Christmas… is my Sister’s Boyfriend” by Brooke Blaine and Ella Frank – Miles would love to get a boyfriend for Christmas and he even runs into the perfect man… only to have him show up again dating Miles’ sister.

Mr Frosty Pants” by Leta Blake – 2 former friends, who both secretly want more than that, struggle to reconnect over the Christmas holidays.

Snowball’s Chance (Ice and Snow Christmas 3)” by Jocelynn Drake – Adam thinks work colleague Jason is dull and Jason thinks Adam is full of himself.  Not even Christmas could bring them together… could it?

For more festive reading ideas, try out my recommendations for my favourites here.

News for October 2018

Free Halloween Treats

Some of the most popular m/m writers, including Crystal Lacy, Lucy Lennox and A. E. Wasp, have grouped together to release 21 free short stories at Prolific Works here.

New Releases

The Bones Beneath my Skin” by TJ Klune – gay science-fiction romance about Nate, a man who feels he’s lost everything, encountering Alex and the extraordinary child Alex is protecting.

The Truth Within (Pelican Bay 3)” by Sloane Kennedy – After Cam Wells loses his career and lover he becomes sheriff of Pelican Bay and meets Ford, a younger man desperately in need of help.

Expedition, Estimation and other Dangerous Pastimes (Claimings 4)” by Lyn Gala – This is the newest novel in this science-fiction series about lovers, Liam and Ondry.

Hell on Earth (Hellbound Omegas 1)” by Macy Blake – Meshaq, alpha of the hellhounds and protector of his world, encounters a human who is on the run and they must work together in a magical battle.

Beautiful Chaos” by Riley Hart and Devon McCormack – Silas is agoraphobic and can’t leave his house; Corey has been abused.  They are both struggling with their lives when they meet, so will they be able to help each other?  (Warnings for self-harm, depression, anxiety and mentions of past abuse.)

 

Gay M/M News for August 2018

Articles about M/M Books

Author Kaje Harper has an article here about gay romances that feature three or more people at Love Bytes Reviews.

The Independent has compiled a list of nine recommended LGBT novels that are being released in 2018.

Popular New M/M Novel Releases

Private Charter” by N. R. R. Walker – Stuart Jenner’s high-powered job has left him stressed and exhausted, so he hires Foster Knight to sail him round the Great Barrier Reef for a fortnight.  As the temperature rises, will their relationship stay professional?

Confessions: Priest (Confessions 3)” by Ella Frank – This is the third novel in the Confessions series, depicting a polyamorous gay romance, each novel showing a different one of the three main characters in more detail. This time, Priest’s past with his violent father returns to cause problems for him, his husband and their lover.

Circle of Trust (Genesis Circle 2)” by Nicholas Bella and Aimee Nicole Walker – Vampire, Lorcan, has to work with vampire hunter, Christian, to find out who is killing local vampires but their relationship soon grows more intimate. Warning for explicit sex scenes.

Protecting the Billionaire” by Jason Collins – Damon isn’t interested in romance and he’s never been involved with a man. He just wants to earn some much-needed money as bodyguard to a wealthy man. His plans fall apart when he meets Jamie.

Texas Charm (Aberrant Magic 6)” by Lyn Gala – This new novel in the well developed fantasy series has a detective and his shaman lover investigating corruption in the Talent council.

Gay M/M News for July 2018

Articles about M/M Books

M/M author K.J. Charles has an entertaining blog post about her recent writing endeavours, with the novel she began, the one she ended up writing and the original story she later returned to. Read Stuck in the Middle here.

Author Kaje Harper has an article about Bi Characters and the Evolution of the Genre at Love Bytes Reviews.

Popular New M/M Novel Releases

A Bit Like Desire (South Haven 2)” by Brooke Blaine – When Trent gives up his life as a rock star, a holiday on South Haven Island seems a great idea, but there he meets the one man who refuses to fall at his feet.  Part of a series but can be read as a standalone.

Ravensong (Green Creek 2)” by T J Klune – The second novel about the Bennett werewolves sees pack witch, Gordo, trying to ignore his feelings for Mark while a new threat to the group rises.

Heart (Ballsy Boys 3)” by K.M. Neuhold and Nora Phoenix – What do a porn star, a nerd and a parole office have in common?  The answer is this sexy threesome novel.

His Dirty Secret: A Royal Bad Boy Romance” by Aiden Bates – Ryan, the oldest son in a royal family, has just got out of prison and faces condemnation from everyone except Anthony. Can their budding romance survive the hostility of everyone around them? Warning for Mpreg and aimed at over 18s only.

Gay M/M News for June 2018

Articles about M/M Books

Gifted m/m writer, Kaje Harper, has written a blog about her experiences at LGBTQ conferences abroad with other writers here.

Here’s a response to the fake ‘drop the B’ bisexual campaign and how it is hurting people further.

Popular New M/M Novel Releases

Trick Play (Fake Boyfriends 2)” by Eden Finley – When famous football player, Matt, is photographed at a gay bar his agent convinces him to pretend to have a steady boyfriend to use it as positive publicity. There’s a little problem – the 2 men can’t stand each other!

Hudson’s Luck (Forever Wilde 4)” – Part of a series but can be read as a standalone. An American mistakenly proposes to his boss’s daughter and is banished to work in Ireland. There he meets a beautiful woman, who turns out to be man. Can he redefine his sexuality or is the relationship doomed to failure?

Confessions: Julien (Confessions 2)” by Ella Frank – This is the second novel in a 3-book series showing a relationship between the same 3 men. It has a content warning for drug use.

A Lethal Love (Stonewall Investigations 2)” by Max Walker – Griffin Banks awakens from a drug and alcohol-induced blackout to find his friend dead in the next room. He turns to detective Alejandro Santos for help and sparks soon fly between the men. This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.

Sub Mission” by T.S. McKinney- Submissives are being murdered at a gay club and 2 agents pose as a dominant and his sub to lay a trap for the killer, but how close will the men have to get?

Gay M/M News for May 2018

New Articles/Interviews/News

8 of the Best M/M Romances for your TBR‘ article with recommendations by Trisha Brown

The popular blog, Sinfully MM Book Reviews, has recently decided to close, which is sad news.

The Pixels Project has a YouTube interview with brilliant m/m Nightrunner fantasy series author, Lynn Flewelling, here.

Popular New Releases

His Cocky Valet (Undue Arrogance 1)” by Cole McCade – A wealthy playboy suddenly has to take over his father’s massive global corporation and struggles to cope, until his new valet gives him someone to lean on and lose control with.  (This novel was written in response to the recent ‘cockygate’ uproar.)

The Weight is Over” by Jason Collins – Evan gets a new hospitality job that surrounds him by sexy men, but his weight esteem issues make him decide to hit the gym.  Can gorgeous Nicholas convince Evan that he is perfect the way he is?

Love Comes After” by Kate Hawthorne – Bennet and Aiden have been friends and lovers for eight years but the relationship is disintegrating.  An encounter with Chris leads to a casual threesome relationship – but will it make their lives better or worse?

Face the Music (Replay 1)” by K.M. Neuhold – Lincoln once thought that being a rock star was all he needed in life but he keeps remembering Jace, the man whose heart he once broke by leaving.  He wants a second chance with him but will Jace ever be able to trust him again?

The Proposal (Single Dad Support Group 2)” by Piper Scott – Mpreg alpha/omega novel where Gage has been raising his child alone for years.  Aaron was away at college and Gage didn’t tell him about their son, so Aaron is about to have the shock of his life.

 

Gay M/M News for April 2018

Upcoming Plays

It is the 50th anniversary of  the gay Broadway play, “The Boys in the Band“, which will have performances from 30 May until 11 August.  The cast includes Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto and Charlie Carver.

New Releases

Evolved by N. R. Walker – A unique romance between a man and an android that is capable of evolving.

Love in Spades (Four Kings Security 1) by Charlie Cochet – The new owner of a maritime company begins getting death threats so he hires ex-Special Forces soldier, Ace Sharpe, and sparks soon fly between the men.

Storm (Men of Hidden Creek) by HJ Welsh – A high school dropout and an ex-Marine make an unlikely couple but not when they’re both determined to protect 5-year old orphan, Lyla.  (This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.)

Score (Men of Hidden Creek) by A. E. Wasp – Hockey player, Beau Hopper, bonds with ex-Marine, Connor Casey, over Casey’s attempt to gain custody of his siblings, who have lost everything after Hurricane Harvey.  (This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.)

Shelter (Men of Hidden Creek) by E. Davies – A second-chance romance between a private security contractor and a dreamer.  (This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.)

 

Gay M/M News for March 2018

Articles about M/M Books

Riptide Publishing is releasing a set of books called ‘classics queered’, where famous novels such as “Pride and Prejudice” and “The Prisoner of Zenda” are retold as gay books. There are some great authors, such as K J Charles, involved in this so it sounds intriguing. An article – including cover reveals and book descriptions – is here at USA Today.

New Gay Films

Love, Simon”, a film based on the wonderful novel “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli, was released in the US in March and will be released in the UK in April. If it’s as good as the book I really look forward to seeing it.

New M/M Novel Releases

Wilde Fire (Forever Wilde 3)by Lucy Lennox – Otto and Seth fall in love in high school until Seth breaks it off with no explanation. A decade later new firefighter, Otto, meets the local Sheriff who turns out to be his ex.

Fake Out (Fake Boyfriend 1)” by Eden Finley – When Damon reluctantly agrees to do his sister a favour by pretending to be the boyfriend of supposedly straight Maddox, the ‘fake’ in fake boyfriend is soon challenged.

Robbie (Confessions 1)” by Ella Frank – This is the story of Robbie, who was introduced in the Temptation series, and what he decides to do when 2 men, married to each other, want him in their bed.

Irreplaceable by Kate Hawthorne and E.M. Denning – When Kyle meets his perfect man, he comes on too strong and messes it up. Alex is recovering from a painful divorce and doesn’t want to risk his heart but soon discovers that he and Kyle have some kinky secrets in common.

The Source of Magic (The Other Human Species 1)” by Clare Solomon – My YA magic fantasy was released this month and, in a world where Neanderthals never went extinct, it involves a stranger, darker reality than the one we know and a romance between two teenage boys who couldn’t be more different.

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M/M News for February

New Releases

Body and Soul (Twist of Fate 3)” by Lucy Lennox and Sloane Kennedy – In this novel, which can be read as a standalone, a doctor with a dangerous past falls for a former male model, both of them looking for a new start.

Forget Me Not ( The Unforgettable Duet 1)” and “Remember Me When (The Unforgettable Duet 2)” by Brooke Blaine – Ollie and Reid meet before Reid is involved in a devastating accident in this 2-part story.

Taxes and TARDIS” by N R Walker – This new edition of a previously released novella involves a romance between a jock and a geek.

BFF: Best Friend’s Father” by Devon McCormack – First of a 2-part story where a young man on vacation falls for his best friend’s dad.

Second Wind” by Aimee Nicole Walker – A man gets divorced and encounters the man he loved in the past.

Getting Lucky” by Daryl Banner – James and Lucky meet on a casino weekend away and explore their erotic desires.

 

New Novel: The Source of Magic

I have the first book in a new series, “The Other Human Species 1: The Source of Magic“, being released on 6 March.  It’s a YA magic fantasy with a slow-burn m/m romance.  It’s available now at the special pre-order price of 99p/99c – price increasing on its release – and the links to buy it at Amazon are below.

Book description: When Elliot Rivers, a Homo Sapiens, becomes friends with Barve, a Nean (Neanderthal) on their first day at university he has no idea of the conflict and fury it will cause among the students and staff, as well as within his family. To make matters more difficult, Barve’s argumentative brother, Farlden, hates Elliot.

Elliot and Farlden both possess the rare gift of magic. The discovery that it becomes stronger when they combine their abilities creates a connection between them and, against their will, it draws them closer together, slowly changing animosity to something far more dangerous.

The Nean brothers are keeping an extraordinary secret, though, one that could shatter their complex relationships with Elliot and change all their lives.

Amazon links: US  UK  AU  CA  FR  DE

The Top M/M Novels about Magic

There are some amazing M/M novels that have magic as a central part of their plot and here are some of the most popular.

Best seller, “Carry On” by Rainbow Rowell is very much in the Harry Potter tradition, set in a wizarding school and featuring a young hero who never wanted to save the world but got stuck with it anyway.  Cassandra Clare’s popular YA urban fantasy  “Mortal Instruments” series includes a gay romance between minor characters while “The Bane Chronicles” gives the backstory of one of these characters: bisexual warlock, Magnus Bane.   Ginn Hale’s compelling two-book series, “Lord of the White Hell“, features YA characters – although it’s aimed at an older audience – in a fantasy world academy, where one of them is suffering under a deadly curse.

Other popular magic novels set in fantasy worlds include Lynn Flewelling’s epic “Nightrunner” series, featuring spy, Seregil, who is not what he seems, and his apprentice, Alec.  Ginn Hale’s  “The Rifter” series sees the main character pulled into a fantasy world where he and his former flat-mate share a shocking destiny.  “The Last Herald-Mage” trilogy by Mercedes Lackey and Jim Grimsley’s “The City Behind the Stars” books all tug at the heartstrings while T J Klune’s “Tales from Verania” series combines humour and magic.

These were some of the best-selling books with a magical theme and you might also want to try my own new series.  “The Other Human Species“, is a Young Adult urban fantasy where Neanderthals never went extinct and two characters who initially hate each other use their magic to fight against oppression.

M/M News for January 2018

LGBT Films and TV Shows

Indie Wire reviews some of the top LGBT films of 2017 while Dazed looks at upcoming LGBT movies for 2018.

Find out about new LGBT TV shows at Pride here and, if you haven’t already watched the second season of “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency” on Netflix, I really recommend it as it has some great gay and bisexual characters.

New M/M Novel Releases

His Kind of Love” by Kate Hawthorn – When Joel Reading, a lonely nineteen-year-old, loses his home he ends up being taken in by Gabriel Hunter, a handsome older man with too many secrets. This is a dark novel with a spin on the Red Riding Hood fairytale.

Love Me Whole” by Nicky James – Oryn Patterson has dissociative identity disorder, sharing his mind with five other personalities. It makes his life a constant struggle. Vaughan falls for him but can he cope with such a complex relationship?

The Right Way” by May Archer – The third novel in the series about two men getting involved while one tries to solve the mystery of why his parents were murdered in a plane crash.

Omega’s Stepbrother” by Anna Wineheart – Mpreg novel about omega, Wyatt, who is recovering from the abusive relationship he jumped into after kissing his stepbrother, Raph. Raph still has feelings for Wyatt but can they cope with all the difficulties of starting a romantic relationship?

Straight by Day” by Jason Collins – Famous actor, Patrick, is living a glamorous lie until he meets Braden. Will he have the courage to try to create something real with him?

Rebound” by Remi Ryan – A broken heart leads Noah home to the small town he used to dislike and back into the life of Aiden, best friend of Noah’s brother. Aiden is in the closet but his encounter with Noah could change both their lives.

Blaze” by Avery Ford – This first book in the Masterson series shows fireman, Luke, rescue the kitten of single father, Freddie. Their lives are complicated but their evolving relationship helps them cope with everything.

M/M News for December 2017

New Releases

True (Temptation Book 6)” by Ella Frank – The final part of the popular Tate/Logan contemporary romance is set over the holidays.  Will they finally get their happy ending?

Trust Fund Baby” by Aiden Bates – Mpreg alpha/omega paranormal romance between a struggling artist and successful lawyer.

Just a Bit Shameless (Straight Guys Book 8)” by Alessandra Hazard is part of a series but can be read as a standalone – Thief, Sam Landon, falls for his crime lord boss, Dominic Bommer, unaware that Dominic is actually a fake identity for a CI5 agent.

My Winter Family (Rose Falls Book 2)” by Raleigh Ruebens – part of a series but can be read as a standalone.  A one-night stand at a wedding turns into more when two very different men – a father with a daughter and a commitment-shy bachelor – keep running into each other in Rose Falls.

Snow on the Roof” by Sean Ashcroft – a family man and his younger male PA spend a memorable Christmas stuck together in a cabin.

Eight Nights in December” by Keira Andrews – a virginal student spends the Christmas holiday with his roommate’s family, including the photographer brother, Nate, but will they have a future at the end of the holiday?

Popular Christmas M/M Novels

Here’s a list of some of the best-loved Christmas M/M books to provide you with plenty of reading choices this festive season.

Unwrapping Hank” by Eli Easton – Sloane is the son of two psychiatrists so he thinks he knows people pretty well but, when he joins a college fraternity, he can’t figure out Hank, the brother of his friend.

Let It Snow“, “Sleigh Ride“,”Winter Wonderland” and “Santa Baby” by Heidi Cullinan – four-book ‘Minnesota Christmas’ series, each with a different couple getting together over the holidays.

Blame it on the Mistletoe” novella by Eli Easton – a geeky college student convinces his popular roommate to teach him how to kiss for an upcoming Christmas party.

Christmas Kitsch” by Amy Lane – Teenagers Rusty and Oliver couldn’t be more different but when their friendship begins to turn into something more they face overwhelming problems. (Twenty percent of the profits from this book go to an LGBTQ charity.)

A Family for Christmas” by Jay Northcote – when Rudy invites office colleague Zac to spend Christmas with his family, they are mistaken for a couple and find it increasingly difficult to prevent the fantasy becoming a reality.

A Fortunate Blizzard” by L. C. Chase – Two stranded men spend Christmas together but one of them is seriously ill and it could take a Christmas miracle to give them a happy ending.

Winter Oranges” by Marie Sexton – a young man, sick of his failing Hollywood life, goes to stay in an out-of-the-way house over the holidays, where he meets a ghost… (Twenty percent of the royalties of this book go to charity.)

So This is Christmas” by Josh Lanyon – part of the Adrien English mystery series about an amateur detective. In this book Adrien is asked by a friend to find the man’s missing boyfriend.

The Christmas Throwaway” by R J Scott – a cop finds a young man living on the streets on Christmas Eve and takes him home for a proper Christmas.

Candy Man” by Amy Lane – Adam’s life is at an all-time low when he gets a job at a candy store and meets Finn, but will he find the strength to take a chance on him?

For even more holiday reading, see my personal favourite festive M/M romances here.

M/M Celebrity Romance Novels

The Acting World

No Apologies” and “Acting Out” by Tibby Armstrong – 2-book ‘Hollywood‘ series – “No Apologies” has a screenwriter making a film about his great romance that might not be entirely true. In “Acting Out” 2 actors fall for each other on the set of a coming-of-age film.

Starstruck” by L. A. Witt – a retired action star joins the cast of a TV series and falls for his co-star, but he has promised to stay in the closet…

3 book ‘Hollywood Hotties‘ novella series:
Wrong Number, Right Guy” by Mia Watts – when an ordinary guy phones the wrong number it leads to a romance with a Hollywood star.  The other stories are “Acting Out” and “Heartthrob“.

The Perfect Role” by me! My new actor romance is available for pre-order now and will be released on 12 December. It includes romance, heartbreak, the glamour of the acting world and a touch of festive cheer.  Read the first 2 chapters for free here.

The Music Industry

Perfect Imperfections” by Cardeno C. – A bartender pretends to be the boyfriend of a rockstar, but soon wants to turn the fake relationship into reality.

The Rock Series‘ by Sandrine Gasq-Dion – each novel can be read as a standalone: “FRET“, “Jinxed“, “Harley’s Achilles“, “Falcon’s Fox” and “Stryke First“.

Lucky Moon‘ series: “Moonlight Becomes You“, “The Luckiest” and “Moonstruck” by M. J. O’Shea and Piper Vaughn – 3 different rockstar romances in a connected series of novels

A Little Bit Country” by S. J. Frost – a rock singer and country singer clash in the media but when they finally meet there are sparks of a different kind

Every Move He Makes” by Barbara Elsborg – romance between a pop star who’s receiving death threats and his MI6 bodyguard

Other Celebrities

Dance with Me” by Heidi Cullinan – a footballer and ballet dancer fall for each other.

Take My Picture” by Giselle Ellis – a famous photographer falls for his assistant

November 2017 M/M News

Popular M/M Novels Released in November

One Moore Trip” by Alex Miska – this final book in the light-hearted Moore series is a second-chance romance.

Last Bell” by Alison Hendricks – Second in the Glen Springs series but can be read as a standalone. Features a widowed father falling for the teacher of his daughter.

The Consumption of Magic (Tales from Verania Book 3)” by T J Klune – the final part of this gay fantasy trilogy.

The Long Way” by May Archer – Sequel to “The Easy Way” where Damon’s life in pieces and the only person who can help him is the son of the man who destroyed him.

Other Releases

C.S. Pacat and illustrator, Johanna the Mad, have just released a gay M/M graphic novel called “Fence #1“, the first in a series about 2 teenagers meeting in a fencing competition.

New Releases with a Festive Theme

A Very Marian Christmas” by Lucy Lennox – the seventh book in this series features a new couple getting together over Christmas.

A Dye Hard Christmas” by Aimee Nicole Walker – The fifth and final book in this mystery series should be read as part of the series and isn’t a standalone novel. Gabe and Josh want to celebrate their first Christmas as fathers but nothing goes to plan.

The Perfect Role

My new novel, “The Perfect Role” (Amazon links below), will be released on 12 December 2017 and is available while on pre-order for the special price of just £0.99/$0.99.  It is a contemporary gay romance about 2 actors with a mixture of feel-good love story, plenty of angst and tension, some acting world glitz and a touch of festive warmth.  See the full book description below or read the first two chapters for free here.

Book Description

Peter is still reeling from the pain of his ex-wife’s affair and their subsequent divorce. As he takes on a new acting job, all he is concerned about is spending as much time as he can with his children. He is certainly not expecting to fall for charismatic actor, Alex, who is twelve years younger than him – not when his friends and family don’t even know that he’s bisexual.

Alex is hiding problems of his own, but this is his first major acting role and he is desperate to do well. His kind, sophisticated co-star, Peter, is a reassuring presence who increasingly captures his heart, but how will their changing relationship affect their job?

With everything to lose and those closest to them against the relationship, will their love survive everything that is trying to rip them apart?

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M/M News for October 2017

Interviews

Popular, award-winning novelist, Alan Hollinghurst, is interviewed about his new novel – featured below – by The Guardian here.

M/M Novel Reviews

Judith of Binge on Books has 3 new LGBT articles this month at the USA today website here, including recommendations for ghost stories.

Popular M/M Novels Released in October

The Sparsholt Affair” by Alan Hollinghurst shows the lives and relationships of a group of men who meet at Oxford University at the start of World War 2 and continues through the next 60 years.

Bromosexual” by Daryl Banner – In this humorous, slow-burn romance, Ryan and Stefan are best friends in high school before a falling out makes them lose contact. Stefan goes on to become a popular baseball player but a chance meeting with Ryan changes everything.

Safe and Sound (Twist of Fate #2)” by Lucy Lennox and Sloane Kennedy – Playboy, Aiden Vale, isn’t interested in anything more than a one-night-stand until he meets vulnerable Ash Valentine, a young man desperately trying to escape an abusive ex-boyfriend.

Strike First (The Rock Series #5)” by Sandrine Gasq-Dion – Rebel Stryker leaves a tough childhood behind when he finds fame as a rock star and finds himself increasingly interested in Stan Jackson, the band’s new manager, but Stan has a dark secret.

Hexslayer (Hexworld #3)” by Jordan L Hawk – the third book in this compelling supernatural series, with a new mystery to solve by a new M/M shifter and witch.

Jared’s Evolution (Jared & Kieran #1)” by Riley Hart – Lawyer Jared explores BDSM and a daddy kink with doctor Kieran.

Popular M/M Horror Novels

"Interview with the Vampire" by Anne Rice

Anne Rice is both a best-selling author and the queen of horror novels. Not all her books have major gay characters but most do and her 11-book ‘Vampire Chronicles‘ series has been loved for decades.  The first book in the series, “Interview with the Vampire“, featuring the characters of Louis and Lestat, was made into the 1994 film starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.

Poppy Z Brite is another popular writer of gay vampire fiction. Her first five novels – “Lost Souls“, “Drawing Blood“, “Wormwood“, “Exquisite Corpse“, “The Crow: The Lazarus Heart” and “Are You Loathsome Tonight” – are all horror novels. (Her latest two novels still feature m/m characters but aren’t horror.) The characters are often extremely dark, sometimes showing no conscience, so the books won’t be liked by everyone.

Sacrament” by Clive Barker – a surreal gay horror novel by this best-selling author about a wildlife photographer who experiences strange visions while in a coma.

All Jordan L Hawk‘s novels tend to have a supernatural and horror element, particularly the ‘Widdershins‘ and ‘SPECTR‘ series. The plots are exciting and, at times, scary and the characters and romances are loveable. Anyone who has read a few of my articles will know that I’m a big fan of this author and I’d like to take this chance to once again recommend all her novels!

A Reason to Believe” by Diana Copland – a detective has a shocking vision where a ghost leads him to her dead body. Confused by the experience, he turns to medium Kiernan Fitzpatrick. Passion grows as they investigate the murder together.

IM” by Rick R Reed – a gay detective hunts for a serial killer who may not even be alive.

 

 

Unmissable Television: “Dirk Gently” (2016)

Dirk Gently Season 2 – copyright: BBC America

The latest TV version of “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency“, based on the novel by Douglas Adams, will be airing its second season on BBC America this Saturday, 14 October, and, hopefully, not too long after that on UK Netflix. The first season is available to catch up on at the BBC America website and, for UK viewers, on Netflix.  So why should you be watching it?

The plots are funny, clever and insane. English actor Samuel Barnett stars as Dirk, having previously appeared in the TV and stage versions of gay drama, “The History Boys“. Much of the first season’s focus is on the love/hate friendship between Dirk and Todd, who is played by the wonderful Elijah Wood, who previously found fame in the three “Lord of the Rings” films.  It is their complex relationship and the way it evolves that makes for compelling viewing.

Season 1 Quotes

Todd (to Dirk): I’m not your Watson, asshole!

Dirk Gently Season 1 – copyright: BBC America

Dirk: I don’t have any friends. I am always surrounded by bizarre and frightening states of disaster and I am always alone. Even you keep saying you’re not my friend. But, since you’re the closest thing I’ve had, I’d really appreciate it if you’d stop calling yourself an asshole.
Todd: Okay. You’re right. When we get back in the morning we’ll solve the murder of Patrick Spring, save Lydia and figure out whatever the hell that thing is. And I’ll tell Amanda the truth about everything. And, Dirk, I am your friend.

Actor Quotes

Samuel Barnett: ‘[Dirk] just doesn’t understand social cues. But the universe has told him that Todd is the guy, so he’s just going for Todd. He thinks Todd is his best friend. He really likes Todd and thinks Todd is brilliant … I think Dirk drives Todd absolutely insane. I think if Todd could walk away from Dirk and have nothing to do with him, he would, but the universe keeps leading him back to Dirk.’ – Samuel Barnett interview for “Collider”

Samuel Barnett, re working with Elijah: “I couldn’t have asked for a better acting partner and a better human being to work with. We have to work very closely together, and I felt, in our screen test, that we had really good chemistry, but I wasn’t sure if I was just making that up. Max has written a really finely wrought bromance. I have complete trust in Elijah. To me, he is one of the best actors of my generation. He’s so incredibly present and in the moment, when you’re working with him, and then we just chat away about anything off camera because he’s such a lovely guy.” – Samuel Barnett interview with “Collider”

 

M/M News for September 2017

Sorry about the long wait since my last News post. I’ve been busy writing and editing my novels lately but I’m intending to spend more time blogging and hope to have some interesting articles and News round-ups over the next few months.

Upcoming Gay Films

Call Me By Your Name“, the film based on the novel reviewed by me here is due to be released in UK cinemas in October and US cinemas in

November. It stars Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer and, after being shown at various film festivals, has had a lot of positive reviews.  (Warning: the main character is seventeen so, in some countries/US states the relationship includes underage sex.)

M/M Novel Recommendations

M/M author K J Charles has brief reviews for a number of books, both M/M and not, here.

Popular M/M Novels Released in September

Locked in Silence” by Sloane Kennedy
Jagged Edge” by Jo Raven (content warnings for sexual abuse and violence)
Tate” by Ella Frank
Dragon’s Heat” by Lisa Oliver – paranormal novel with warning for graphic content
Someone To Call My Own” by Aimee Nicole Walker (sexually explicit warning)
Looking In” by Michael Bailey (content warnings for abuse and self-harm)
Living Out Loud” by Nyrae Dawn and Christina Lee

 

 

The Top Summer Holiday M/M Romances

“Italy. Summer. The noise of the cicadas in the early afternoon. My room. His room. Our balcony that shut the whole world out. The soft wind trailing exhalations from our garden up the stairs to my bedroom. The summer I learned to love fishing. Because he did. To love jogging. Because he did.”  –    ‘Call Me By Your Name’ by Andre Aciman

We’ve had some unexpectedly sultry weather here in the Scottish Highlands, so I wanted to put together a review of my favourite M/M novels that have a summer setting and make great holiday reading. There’s a mixture of historical novels, comedies and teenage love in this collection, with locations in England, America, Thailand and Italy, so I hope there’s something for everyone to try and enjoy.

The Other Guy” by Cary Attwell – After being dumped at the altar by his fiancee, Emory James gets away from his life by taking the planned honeymoon trip to Thailand. There he meets Nate who helps him move on from the past. This is a witty novel that made me laugh aloud in places and the holiday location in the first half of the novel is so well written you can almost imagine yourself there. Emory is a likeable main character, who you can’t help but root for after the events at the start of the novel and Nate is a perfect partner for him, if he’ll just realise it in time.

Call Me By Your Name” by Andre Aciman – This is a story of first love between Elio and Oliver, a summer guest at his family’s home. This beautiful, bittersweet romance is set in Italy, the heat and details of the setting described vividly. While I wanted to shake Elio sometimes during the first part of the book for being so passive, there’s a raw honesty to his shyness and fear, that also makes him very relatable. This is a novel that stays with you long after you finish it.

Arson” by Cap Iversen’s is the first book in a fun historical trilogy about gunfighter, Dakota Taylor, and while he has a number of gay flings, it’s Ben Colsen who wins his heart here. Ben’s family have been murdered at their cattle ranch in Arizona and he hires Dakota to find out what happened to them. While this isn’t a holiday novel, the heat of the Arizona setting is well described and it’s full of action and excitement.

Discreet Young Gentleman” by M J Pearson – This is a light-hearted historical romance where Dean, an impoverished new lord, meets Rob, a male prostitute, and goes on a summer journey with him through England to win back his fiancée, something he grows increasingly reluctant to do. Between the travelling, the ghost-stories and the mysterious woman following them, there is plenty going on to keep the novel moving at a good pace. Dean’s insults about Rob’s profession grew annoying at times but he made up for it in the end, making this an entertaining and satisfying read.

Something Like Summer” by Jay Bell – This novel begins with a romantic meeting over the school summer holidays in Texas between teenagers Ben and Tim, but takes place over more than a decade, with Ben later getting involved with Jace before Tim reappears to confuse matters. While I have to confess that I found the first half of the book, covering Ben and Tim’s teenage lives, more compelling than the later part, it’s an engaging novel that’s well worth reading.

Do you agree with my novel choices or have others you loved?  If anyone wants to talk about these books or recommend other summer romances, please get in touch via the comments box.

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April M/M News

M/M Articles

Judith of Binge on Books has written a new article for USA Today on the friends-to-lovers trope in M/M novels here.

LGBT Characters on Television

There’s an interesting article in The Guardian on the changing portrayal of LGBT characters on TV here.

TV Guide has an article on 25 Great LGBT Characters in Pop Culture Right Now here.

Popular M/M Novels Released in April

Paranormal

Tell Me the Truth” by Lisa Oliver
Wild Ride” – by Preston Walker
Forbidden Love” by D. J. Heart

Contemporary

Let’s Pretend We’re Married” by Edith Scott
FU: Fixer Uppers” by Devon McCormack
He’s Worth It” by Jerry Cole
Playing Daddy” by Aiden Bates
Cocky” by Sean Ashcroft
Rescue Me” by K. M. Neuhold
Red Dirt Heart Imago” novella by N. R. Walker
Sound of Us” by A. M. Arthur

M/M News for March 2017

M/M Articles

Judith of Binge on Books has written a couple of new articles for USA Today with recommendations for M/M novels with military men here and ones with hockey players here.

LGBT E-Mail Newsletters

LGBT Romance Deals is a great newsletter you can sign up to here to get details of free and discounted LGBT novels.

You can also sign up to the Gay Romance Readers’ Club here to get a free M/M book by a well known author every month.

Popular M/M Novels Released in March

Drinker of Blood” by Jordan L Hawk (I love this paranormal series!)
Moving Maverick” by Lucy Lennox
Together Again” by Aiden Bates
Wedlocked” by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine
Deliver Me” by Aiden Bates
Salt and Pepper” by Garett Groves
Dyed and Gone to Heaven” by Aimee Nicole Walker
Working It” by Riley Hart and Devon McCormack
Unforgiven” by Ruth Clampett
Who We Are” by Nicola Haken
Left Behind” by Michele Notaro
Embrace the Fire” by Felice Stevens
Deadly Times (Book 3 of the Human Hybrids Series)” by me!!