Recommended Reads for Aug. 2015

Title: Valor on the Move Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self Published Release Date: September 9, 2015 Genre(s): Contemporary Romance Reviewed by: Dalia Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Blurb: He’d give his life to protect the president’s son. But he never expected to risk his heart. Growing up gay in the White House hasn’t been easy for Rafael Castillo. Codenamed “Valor” by the Secret Service, Rafa feels anything but brave as he hides in the closet and tries to stay below the radar in his last year of college. His father’s presidency is…

Title: Never Say Never (Sniper 1 Security #2) Author: Nicole Edwards Publisher: Nicole Edwards Limited Release Date: August 18, 2015 Genre(s): Contemporary/Bodyguards Page Count: 326 Reviewed by: Gigi Heat Level: 5 flames out of 5 Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 Blurb: Ryan Trexler has devoted his entire life to his family’s security business. And now that he’s slated to take over the reins for the company, RT knows that his life is only going to get more complicated. Add in the fact that he’s lusting over one of the men who works for him and RT knows that there…

Title: Valor on the Move Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Release Date: September 9th 2015 Genre(s): M/M Contemporary Romance Page Count: 4326 locations (Kindle) Reviewed by: Belen Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 3.9 stars out of 5 Blurb: He’d give his life to protect the president’s son. But he never expected to risk his heart. Growing up gay in the White House hasn’t been easy for Rafael Castillo. Codenamed “Valor” by the Secret Service, Rafa feels anything but brave as he hides in the closet and tries to stay below the radar in his last year of…

Title: Taxes and TARDIS (A Mind is a Sexy Thing) Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Pride Publishing Release Date: August 25th 2015 Genre(s): M/M Contemporary Romance Word Count: 27,500 (Novella) Reviewed by: Belen Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Blurb: Brent Kelly was a laid-back tradesman, whose only concerns were drinks with friends and which man to bed next. In need of a new accountant to sort out his shoebox of receipts, he's referred to Logan Willis, a quiet spoken, science-fiction loving geek. He didn't expect the geeky guy with an English accent and…

Lane Hayes reveals the beautiful cover art for the next book in her BETTER THAN series titled BETTER THAN SAFE. It releases on September 25, 2015, published by Dreamspinner Press. BLURB Paul Fallon is a fashion advertising guru. He’s a genius at dealing with difficult editors, art directors, and designers alike. He thrives on the chaotic atmosphere and constant challenges. But in his personal life, he’s hoping for peace and stability. Settling down with a nice doctor or lawyer sounds perfect. Anyone but an artist. He’s been there, done that, he and doesn’t want to relive the heartache. Seth Fallon…

Title: Lovers & Fighters Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Dreamspinner Publishing Release Date: September 9, 2015 Genre(s): Contemporary Page Count: 127 Reviewed by: Ele Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5 Rating: 4.6 stars out of 5 Blurb: Scott Halleck and Julian Reeves are polar opposites in almost every way. Scott, a modern arts curator at a museum in Chicago, relishes the finer things in life. Julian is a strange photographer whose hair color changes as frequently as his mood. As far as Scott can see, Julian is an erratic know-it-all who lives his life one day to the next. To…

Title: Heart Scarab (Taking Shield #2) Author: Anna Butler Publisher: Wilde City Press Release Date: July 22, 2015 Genre(s): Science Fiction Page Count: 300 Reviewed by: Kristin Heat Level: 2 flames out of 5 Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Blurb: In Heart Scarab, set more than a year and a half after Gyrfalcon, Shield Captain Bennet’s company is on a planet in imminent danger of being overrun by the Maess. Telnos is an unpleasant little planet, inhabited by religious fanatics in the festering marshlands and unregistered miners running illegal solactinium mines up in the hills. But the Maess want…

Title: Valor on the Move Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Release Date: September 9th 2015 Genre(s): Contemporary Page Count: 4326 locations (Kindle) Reviewed by: Lili Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 Blurb: He’d give his life to protect the president’s son. But he never expected to risk his heart. Growing up gay in the White House hasn’t been easy for Rafael Castillo. Codenamed “Valor” by the Secret Service, Rafa feels anything but brave as he hides in the closet and tries to stay below the radar in his last year of college. His…

Title: Valor on the Move Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self Published Release Date: September 9, 2015 Genre(s): Contemporary Page Count: 4326 locations (Kindle) Reviewed by: Jewel Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Blurb: He’d give his life to protect the president’s son. But he never expected to risk his heart. Growing up gay in the White House hasn’t been easy for Rafael Castillo. Codenamed “Valor” by the Secret Service, Rafa feels anything but brave as he hides in the closet and tries to stay below the radar in his last year of college.…

BLURB Coming in Sept. 2015 from Dreamspinner Press Successful lawyer Jeremy Speer has it all—a loving husband, a beautiful home, and a cherished dream that’s about to become reality. He’s learned not to take happiness for granted, meeting the challenges of life and love head-on with unwavering commitment and fierce devotion. A series of tragic events leave Jeremy shattered, adrift on a sea of unimaginable pain. He’s able to piece his life back together, but instead of embracing it, he merely exists, using isolation and punishing physical exertion to keep the world at bay. High school teacher Kai Daniels has…