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M/M Book News for November 2019

The latest news on m/m science-fiction, fantasy and paranormal books

M/M Articles and Interviews

There is an interview with “Star Wars” actor Oscar Isaac here about a possible romantic relationship between his character, Poe, and Finn and said there would be plenty of scenes between the men in the upcoming film.

Read an interview with Erin Morgenstern, author of new gay fantasy novel, “The Starless Sea“, and the massively popular fantasy novel, “The Night Circus“.

New Releases

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern – gay fantasy novel by the author of “The Night Circus” about a young man who finds a mysterious book that leads him to strange places and to a man called Dorian.

The Black Prince by Ariana Nash – dark fantasy novel where a lost dragon prince and a mercenary elf try to avoid falling in love in a dangerous world. (Takes place in the ‘Silk & Steel’ universe but can be read as a standalone.)

Dragonel (Cryptomorphs 1) by Tiegan Clyne – Sebastian is part human and part beast and is desperate to escape the existence he was born into. Christopher is a veterinarian who looks after him and knows more about him than he will say.

Soul Magic (The Triad of Magic 3) by Macy Blake and Poppy Dennison – a werewolf and vampire are drawn together as their lives grow more dangerous in the final book in this series.

His Protective Mates (Broken Oaks Pack 1) by L.N. Manning – Marcus is running for his life when he meets mated alphas J-Rod and Aaron. Will they be able to help him and all find a new kind of relationship together?

Coloring Outside the Lines (Miracle Salvation Island 1) by Shea Balik – Shifter novel set in the ‘Miracle’ universe about two men, who have both suffered in the past, finding each other.

Gay M/M News July 2019

LGBTQ Entertainment News

Nick Robinson, the star of “Love, Simon“, will appear as Jem Finch in the Broadway production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” from this November. This will be the second time he has taken on this character, having first appeared on stage as Jem.

Netflix threatened to sue Boston’s Straight Pride after the group suggested Netflix would be sponsoring an anti-LGBTQ event. An e-mail from Netflix told them, “Our legal department is here, it’s queer and it’s telling you to steer clear”.

Duncan James, formerly in the boy-band “Blue“, said on Twitter that he “couldn’t get over the amazing response, comments and love from people” after he posted an Instagram photo of himself and his boyfriend.

Marvel’s first LGBTQ movie character will be Valkyrie, played by Tessa Thompson, who appeared in “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Endgame” and is due to get an LGBTQ romance in “Thor: Love and Thunder“, due to be released in 2021. Marvel has stated that there will be more LGBTQ characters in their films in the future.

New M/M Book Releases

Arthur Rex: Ex Lapis by J. A. Cummings is the second novel in this series about King Arthur, with the title character in this world being gay. As the new High King, Arthur – with Merlin beside him – struggles to unite the tribes within Britannia and fight the country’s enemies.

Patron of Mercy (Lords of the Underworld 3) by Sam Burns and W. M. Fawkes – After breaking the heart of Thanatos, god of merciful death, Lach is back to pull him into a new adventure and try to get a second chance at winning his heart.

Treasure Trail by Morgan Brice – Ex-law enforcement officer, Erik, and ex-cop, Ben, meet in Cape May and reluctantly join forces to use their psychic gifts against various paranormal enemies. This is the first book in a new series.

King Me (Forever Wilde Series) by Lucy Lennox – An art thief and an FBI agent have to team up and put aside their differences to recover a priceless artifact.

Refrain (Rockstar Series) by Anne Mercier – After past abuse, Ethan finds a man he can trust in this new novel in the series. (This series has an ongoing plot, so this shouldn’t be read as a standalone book.)

There are also new audio books this month from Rhys Ford – Jacked Cat Jive (Kai Gracen 3) – and Isobel Starling – Apple Boy: The Quiet Work 1.

Gay M/M News for June 2019

Entertainment News

A new music video by Queen, Time Waits for No One, has previewed on YouTube this week. This is an early version of the song that eventually became the 1986 hit, Time.

Taylor Swift has released a new music video, You Need to Calm Down, which has an LGBTQ theme and LGBTQ guest celebrities in it.

New E-Book Releases

Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh – Mythology and gay romance combine in this unusual fantasy. Tobias lives an unchanging life in the forest until a handsome new arrival takes over Greenhollow Hall.

Once Upon a Time (Calluvia’s Royalty Book 3) by Alessandra Hazard – Science-fiction romance that is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. Prince Jamil is known as the Ice Prince, a proper man who always does his duty, but when he meets criminal Rohan at the Royal Stables, his life is set to be turned upside down.

Always Mine (Love in Eden 1) by Sloane Kennedy – Two teenage boys fell in love but one of them nearly destroyed the other’s family and ended up in prison. Now, years later, they are about to meet again.

Stars Awoken: A LitRPG Apocalypse by Tao Wong – The seventh book in this popular series sees John travelling beyond earth and taking on the Galactic Society.

Single (Single Dads 1) by RJ Scott – When Ash is abandoned by his lover, he goes ahead with the planned surrogacy and becomes father to baby, Mia. She intends to devote all his love to her, a decision that proves difficult when a caring doctor moves in next door.

Gay M/M News for May 2019

M/M Articles

Author, Kaje Harper, has an interesting and thought-provoking article about attitudes to sex in novels: Sex Positivity and M/M here.

Most Popular New Releases

The Fifth Gender (A Tinkered Stars Mystery) by G. L. Carriger – A science-fiction murder mystery m/m romance about an alien and a detective who set out to help a 5-gendered species.

Killer Bond (Ward Security 5) by Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott – Daniel Hendricks just wanted a relaxing vacation but a case of mistaken identity puts him on the run and falling for the man who tried to kill him.

Prisoner of Shadows (Lords of the Underworld 2) by Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes – The second book in this series, which can be read as a standalone, features the mythical figure of Prometheus and a vampire.

Shift (Flesh & Bone 3) by Joel Abernathy – Two werewolves meet as children and become involved in each other’s lives. Warning for strong horror elements.

Firm Hand by Nora Phoenix -A daddy kink D/s novel about Cornell who finds that the man he wants to dominate him is his son’s best friend.

Gay M/M News for April 2019

Popular New M/M Releases

The Red Scrolls of Magic (The Eldest Curses 1) by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu – The much-loved Shadowhunters characters of Alec Lightwood and warlock Magnus Bane are back in this new series.

Nox by Adrienne Wilder – Nox, a man with amnesia and the ability to hunt creatures Luca hadn’t realised existed, lands naked in Luca’s home, intent on protecting him.

Pendulum (Kingdom of Night 1) by Joel Abernathy – Remus unwittingly finds himself in a werewolf pack being fought over by two brothers, facing vampires and hunters as well as the decision of who he wants.

Earth Fathers are Weird by Lyn Gala – Max starts off trying to fight aliens only to be saved and dumped at a spaceport. To get back to earth, he takes on the job of nanny to an alien, which turns out an entirely different job than the one he is expecting.

Lightbearer by L.C. Davis – A mortal man, trying to protect his sister, ends up pregnant with a demon’s baby.

Popular New Books in Ongoing Series

Pixie (Ballsy Boys 5) by K.M. Neuhold

Angel (Fallen Angels 3) by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine

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 (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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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?

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.

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.

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 Yo ur 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

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 February 2017

M/M Articles

M/M ‘Comfort Re-read’ recommendations by Kaje Harper at Prism Book Alliance here.

K J Charles has a post here about her upcoming M/M trilogy, “Sins of the Cities”, with some beautiful illustrations.

Judith of Binge on Books has written a couple of new articles for USA Today recommending M/M SF books here and M/M books with geeky heroes here.

LGBT News

The closure of gay publishing company Samhain will make many M/M novels by popular authors unavailable, at least for the present time. There’s a blog post by K J Charles here about how it will affect her books and one by Kaje Harper here.

February is LGBT History month so there have been a variety of articles and events for this across the world.

The Church of England voted in favour of LGBT marriage, refusing to endorse a report by the House of Bishops condemning it.

Popular M/M Novels Released in February

“Imago” by N R Walker
“After the Fire” by Felice Stevens
“An Unseen Attraction” by K J Charles
“Code Silver” by Max Walker
“Yes, Professor” by Renae Kaye
“Between These Sheets” by Devon McCormack
“Weight for Happiness” by Jason Collins
“Beau and the Beast” by Kay Simone

January 2017 M/M News

M/M Articles and Reviews

Historical M/M Country Estate novels reviewed at USA Today here.

LGBT News

An Irish Government Minister wants President Trump confronted over LGBT rights – read more here.

The UK Government may soon abolish one of its last anti-gay laws, one that says Merchant Navy officers can be fired for being gay.

There has been a sharp increase in the number of LGBT Asylum Seekers coming to the UK recently.

Medical students joined the recent Mumbai Pride March .

Popular New M/M Releases

“Painted on my Heart” by Kindle Alexander
“Healing Jacob” by Nicole Stewart
“Something to Dye For” by Aimee Nicole Walker
“Be True” by Stella Starling
“Atonement (The Protectors Book 6)” by Sloane Kennedy
“Protecting the Soul (Souls of Chicago 3)” by Annabella Michaels
“Thrown” by Hope Sawyer
“Faking It (Metropolis Book 1)” by Riley Hart
“Sweet Deal” by Harper Logan
“The Letter” by Jerry Cole
“Grounding Griffin (A Made Marian Novel)” by Lucy Lennox
“Watching and Wanting (Housemates Book 4)” by Jay Northcote

December M/M News

LGBT News

Elton John and David Furnish celebrated their wedding anniversary and 23 years of being together.

Donald Trump has invited various anti-gay religious leaders to speak at his inauguration.

Mike Pence, the US Vice President-elect, was voted ‘homophobe of the year’ and his neighbours have been putting up rainbow flags.

Meryl Streep to be given LGBT Ally for Equality Award from Human Rights Campaign in their 2017 Greater New York Gala.

Around 250,000 people in Taiwan attended concerts and performances in the capital city in support of making gay marriage legal.

Reviews

Through December MM Book Escape have been reviewing their favourite M/M books of 2016 here.

Back Porch Reader has a review of her favourite M/M novels of 2016 here.

More M/M festive novella recommendations here.

Popular Novels Released in December

Paranormal Novels

“Wraith: The 12 Olympians Book 6” by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
“Chosen Pride: L’Ange Book 3” by Mary Calmes
“Buried Passion” by Aiden Bates

Contemporary Novels

“Second Chances” by Jerry Cole
“Break my Shell” by K. A. Merikan
“Leo Loves Aries” by Anyta Sunday
“The Love Song” by Kay Simone
“Rejoice, Dammit” by Kaje Harper
“Jumping Jude” by Lucy Lennox
“Switched” by N. R. Walker
“Undisputed” by Aimee Nicole Walker and Nicholas Bella

November 2016 M/M News

LGBT News

The election of Donald Trump as new US President has caused a lot of worry, particularly with the appointment of racist and anti-LGBT people to various government posts. There are recommendations for legal protection for members of the LGBT community here

Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, who recently appeared at Pride Toronto, has appointed an LGBTQ special advisor to help improve and enforce LGBTQ rights.

A shooting at a gay nightclub in Albany, New York left 3 injured.

British serial killer, Stephen Port, who killed 4 gay men, has received a life sentence.

Ellen DeGeneres has been given the Medal of Freedom by President Obama for her “courage and candour” in news03-santa-baby helping improve issues of equality and acceptance.

Lady Gaga spent Black Friday at the Ali Forney Center, an LGBTI homeless kids shelter, singing, talking and meditating with the people there, while Madonna spent Thanksgiving at the same shelter.

Kylie Minogue and other musicians gave support for same-sex marriage at the Australian ARIA Music Awards.

Articles by M/M Writers

Thought-provoking article on historical fiction and how people are represented by Alex Beecroft here.

New Festive Releases

(Some festive reviews here )

news03-christmas-hex “A Christmas Hex: Winter Wonderland Collection” by Jordan L. Hawk (released 31 October)
“Gingerbread” by Avery Ford (released 7 November)
“A Family for Christmas” by Jay Northcote (released 16 November
“Santa Baby” by Heidi Cullinan (released 8 November)

Popular Books Released in November

Paranormal

“Riding the Tide” by M. A. Church
“Dark Magic” by Kayci Morgan
“Daring Fate” by Megan Erickson

Contemporary

news03-family-for-christmas “Romancing the Wrong Twin” by Clare London
“Rock” by Anyta Sunday
“The Necessary Deaths” by David C. Dawson
“Falling Down” by Eli Easton
“A Country Boy at Heart” by M. A. Church
“Dyeing to be Loved” by Aimee Nicole Walker
“Love at First Hate” by Muriel Garcia
“Catch Me” by Jerry Cole
“A Walk through Fire” by Felice Stevens
“Summer Lessons (Winter Balls Book 2)” by Amy Lane

October M/M News

LGBT News

A UK government bill to overturn historical convictions for gay and bisexual convictions failed to be passed in Parliament due to a Tory minister’s ‘filibuster’ tactics, but will be discussed again at the end of the year.

Hilary Clinton released a video showing her support for the LGBT community – watch it here.

The United Nations launched a campaign to promote intersex awareness.

Film/TV News

Julian Morris and Vanessa Redgrave will star in the upcoming 2-part gay BBC drama “The Man in the Orange Shirt” (no airdate as yet).

Limited release of gay film “King Cobra”, starring Christian Slater and James Franco, from 21 October onwards (US and UK).

‘Dead or Alive’ singer, Pete Burns died on 23 October, aged 57.

“Will and Grace” star, Sean Hayes, said “I should’ve come out sooner” at a recent Outfest awards ceremony.

Interview with gay actor Robin Lord Taylor (“Gotham”) here.

Popular New M/M Books

Paranormal

“Paws and Claws (Alphas Unleashed Book 1)” by M. A. Church
“Branded (Bulletproof Book 2)” by Jenna Galicki
“Wolf’s Clothing (Legend Tripping Book 2)” by E. J. Russell
“PsyCops Briefs: Volume 1” by Jordan Castillo Price
news-sept-hexmaker “The Ghost of Buxton Manor” by Jonathan Ferrara
“Hexmaker (Hexworld Book 2)” by Jordan L. Hawk
“The Mind Spy (Juxtapose City 10)” by Tricia Owens
“All Hallows’ Eve” by Annabelle Jacobs

Fantasy

“Mordred, Bastard Son (The Chronicles of Mordred Book 1)” by Douglas Clegg

Contemporary

“Absinthe of Malice (Book 5 of the Sinners Series)” (audio book) by Rhys Ford and Tristan James (Narrator)
news02-always-you “It Was Always You” compilation by Cardeno C. and 6 others
“Blank Canvas (Paint Book 2)” by Emma Jaye
“Dinner at Jack’s” by Rick R. Reed
“In Vogue” by Lucia Laurent
“Can’t Hide from Me” by Cordelia Kingsbridge
“Eyes Only for You (Eyes of Love 2)” by Andrew Grey
“Overexposed (In Focus Book 4)” audio book by Megan Erickson
news02-dance “Enjoy the Dance (Dancing Book 2)” by Heidi Cullinan
“Bound to Surrender: A Doms Genesis Novella” by Jenna Jacob
“Double Talk (On the Radio Book 2)” by Pandora Pine
“Changing on the Fly” (charity anthology) by various
“Thirds Beyond the Books 2” by Charlie Cochet – proceeds going to Big Cat Rescue
news02-chasing “Chasing the High” by Beth Michele
“Drawn In” by Barbara Elsborg
“Behind the Eight Ball” audio book by M. A. Church
“Tempting Tristan” by Melissa Foster
“Timing” and “After the Sunset” by Mary Calmes
“Must Like Spinach” by Con Riley

September M/M News Round-Up

Upcoming

“Enjoy the Dance” by Heidi Cullinan will be released on 11 October but can be pre-ordered now.

“Hexmaker (Hexworld Book 2)” by Jordan L. Hawk will be out on 14 October but is available for pre-order now.

Articles and Podcasts

There’s a great podcast interview with Jordan L. Hawk about self-publishing here. I’ve only just discovered these podcasts but they have discussed some really interesting LGBT fiction subjects and interviewed authors including K J Charles, so I’ll definitely be listening to more of them at https://thehopelessromantic.simplecast.fm/

Interesting article with Lexi Ander about her new paranormal series, including ideas about the nature of werewolves at GGR-review here.

Of LGBT interest, there’s a great BBC article celebrating LGBT history here: “Queer History Landmarks Celebrated by Historic England”.

Some new M/M novel releases for September

Paranormal

news-sept-unsafe-exposure “Flux (Ennek Trilogy Book 2)” by Kim Fielding
“Wild Retaliation” by Ethan Stone
“Werewolf’s Tale and A Druid’s Sword (I.O.N. Book 2) by Lexi Ander
“Reclaiming (Immortal Ink Book 1)” and “A Private Hunger” by Sean Michael
“Shield of the Dragon (Dance with the Devil Book 6) by Megan Derr
“The Persecution of Wolves” by Lucy Felthouse
“Unsafe Exposure (Hidden Wolves Book 4)” by Kaje Harper
“The Pill Bugs of Time (Offbeat Crimes Book 2)” by Angel Martinez
“Blood and Choice (Book 2 of the Human Hybrids Trilogy)” by Clare Solomon (Mine!)

Fantasy

“An Evidence of Magic (Everlight Book 1)” by Kris Michaels and Patricia A. Knight
“Into You” by Jay Northcote
“The Autumn Prince” by Sadie Sins
“Mad Lizard Mambo (The Kai Gracen Series Book 2)” by Rhys Ford
“Forgotten Things (Men of Magic Book 1)” by Hollis Shiloh
“Bitterwood” by Rowan Speedwell

Science-Fiction

“Flight (Queer Sci-Fi’s Third Annual Flash Fiction Contest)” by various authors

Contemporary

“The Senator’s Secret” by K. C. Wells
“Optical Illusion” by Emma Jaye
“Rescued” by Felice Stevens
“Tart and Sweet” by Amy Lane
“The Weight of It All” by N. R. Walker
“Pushing the Envelope” by Kim Dare
“Just a Summer Deal” by Zach Jenkins and E. Davies
“Hope for Pulse: Hate Will Never Win” anthology by various authors for Equality Florida charity
“Out of My Mind (Browerton University Book 3)” by A. J. Truman
“One Pulse” anthology for charity
“Broken Pieces” (audio book) by Riley Hart (Author) and Jack DuPont (Narrator)