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Entwined Souls (Celestial Affairs 1) Book Release

Entwined Souls coverFalian thinks he’s insignificant. He’s about to discover a destiny that will affect the world. He’s about to find a love that will change it.

When Falian refuses to accept a job he has been ordered to take, one that would involve hurting people, he embarks on a momentous journey to change his life. To his shock Quithlade, the Storm God, and Bymbles, a celestial imp, decide to join him.

Falian and Quithlade grow closer, but the Storm God had a previous relationship that will have a profound effect on the tentative feelings Falian is starting to have. Quithlade is irresistible, though, with a clearly undeserved reputation for untrustworthy behaviour that makes no sense. He is kind and affectionate, with extraordinary powers including the ability to shape-shift into various different creatures.

Falian thought he knew everything about the mortal world, but he’s about to discover supernatural creatures he never knew existed and face worse danger than he thought possible.

Deities and mortals aren’t supposed to mix; they certainly aren’t meant to fall in love. Find out if Falian can get a happy ending in the first book in an epic fantasy series with an entire pantheon of deities who just can’t seem to stop getting into trouble.


“The love flowers are two separate plants that grow entwined around each other so that they can each survive in harsher environments than they could do separately.  It’s believed that the flowers will one day be reincarnated into two people whose love will be so profound that they live their lives as entwined souls, giving each other strength and devotion.”


“Entwined Souls” Information

I am releasing my new novel, “Entwined Souls“, tomorrow.  It is an epic fantasy and the first book in a new series, each with a new m/m romance.  The main character in this first book is the mortal human, Falian.  He meets Quithlade, the Storm God, and falls for him, but there are various obstacles in their way.  Many of the characters are hiding secrets at the start of the book.  These create big plot twists when they are revealed.

Falian and Quithlade have companions for their journey across the dragon-blessed lands.  These are Bymbles, who is a celestial imp, Shendolin, a minor deity, and the human warrior, Mil.  They face dangers along the way and there are major problems brewing in the celestial realm, which affect them all.


 

Novel Excerpt

“What’s happening?” Falian asked Quithlade, who was watching Bymbles dart about and talk to himself amongst a circle of stone monuments a short distance away.

“He’s found mortal imps, but they’re afraid of him.”

“You can see them?”

“Yes.”  Quithlade paused and then stepped closer and reached out his hand towards Falian’s face.  Falian forgot to breathe as a finger lightly touched the skin between his eyebrows.  “Now look.”

He gasped at the glow he could suddenly see all around Quithlade.  It was beautiful.  He had been the most attractive person Falian had ever seen as a mortal, but as a god he was breathtaking.  Quithlade put his thumb under Falian’s chin and turned it so he was looking towards Bymbles.  Falian laughed at the sight of Bymbles – who also had a glow, although it was not as bright as that of the Storm God – and the dozens of tiny glowing beings he was talking to.  “Imps.”

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Gay Book News for April 2020

Here are some of the most popular new releases in gay SF and fantasy novels from last month.

Forbidden Magic (Magic & Claws 1) by Liam Kingsley and Jill Haven – A mage and a shifter have to overcome their differences and work together to protect their home.

A Vigil in the Mourning (Soulbound 4) by Hailey Turner – Not a standalone novel.  Patrick and Jono faces new difficulties in the latest book of the urban fantasy series set in a world combining myth and the paranormal.

The Prince’s Dragon (Fire and Valor 2) by W.M. Fawkes and Sam Burns – Tristram fights to protect his beloved king in the second book in this dragon-shifter fantasy series.  (Not a standalone.)

Head On Collision (Hart Medical Center 4) by Shea Balik – Not a standalone novel since there is an ongoing stalker plot in the series.  The fourth book in this series includes a new romance between an omega who is fighting to stop his child being taken away from him and the man who is helping him with his custody battle.

Handsome Death by Sara Dobie Bauer – Dark erotic paranormal romance featuring vampire, Ethan, who grows obsessed with Tristan, wanting to protect him while fighting his own desire.

No One Likes Humans (Detectives in Space 1) by Clare Solomon – Yes, it’s mine!  The first book in my new m/m SF mystery series was released last month and there will be 2 more books out this month and in June.   When Nick Thomson gets stranded on a dangerous alien world while working on a murder case, he runs into handsome stranger, Reese, who has his own secret agenda.

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 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.

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.

Must-Read M/M Authors

Fantasy, Supernatural and Historical Genres

My favourite authors have interesting complex characters, fast-paced exciting plots, a detailed background world – particularly important in fantasy or supernatural novels – and a strong romance.  They write books that I re-read again and again.

Luck in the Shadows coverLynn Flewelling’s Nightrunner series is one of my all-time favourites.  Alec and Seregil are lovable characters who grow and change over the novels.  Their romance is slow-burn over the first couple of novels but that Continue reading “Must-Read M/M Authors”