Recommended Reads for Aug. 2015

Title: In Your Eyes (Mates #3) Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: The Romance Authors Release Date: July 15, 2015 Genre(s): Paranormal, Contemporary Page Count: 216 Reviewed by: Jewel Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Blurb: Two very different men with a tumultuous history must overcome challenges from all sides and see past their society’s rules to realize they are destined for one another. Raised to become Alpha of the Yafenack pack, Samuel Goodwin dedicates his life to studying shifter laws, strengthening his body, and learning from his father. But despite his best efforts, Samuel…

Title: Loving Jay (Loving You #1) Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Release Date: April 18, 2014 Genre(s): Contemporary Page Count: 200 Reviewed by: Jewel Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 Blurb: One thing Liam Turner knows for sure is that he's not gay—after all, his father makes it very clear he’ll allow no son of his to be gay. And Liam believes it, until a chance meeting with James “Jay” Bell turns Liam’s world upside-down. Jay is vivacious and unabashedly gay—from the tips of his bleached hair to the ends of his…

Title: Sweetwater Author: Lisa Henry Publisher: Riptide Publishing Release Date: September 29, 2014 Genre(s): Historical, Western Page Count: 240 Reviewed by: Jewel Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Blurb: Wyoming Territory, 1870. Elijah Carter is afflicted. Most of the townsfolk of South Pass City treat him as a simpleton because he’s deaf, but that’s not his only problem. Something in Elijah runs contrary to nature and to God. Something that Elijah desperately tries to keep hidden. Harlan Crane, owner of the Empire saloon, knows Elijah for what he is—and for all the ungodly…

Title: Such A Dance Author: Kate McMurray Publisher: LYRICAL PRESS Kensington Publishing Corp. Release Date: October 27, 2015 Genre(s): Historical, Romance Page Count: Reviewed by: Alissa Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Blurb: When a vaudeville dancer meets a sexy mobster in a speakeasy for men, the sparks fly, the gin flows, the jazz sizzles—and the heat is on… New York City, 1927. Eddie Cotton is a talented song-and-dance man with a sassy sidekick, a crowd-pleasing act, and a promising future on Broadway. What he doesn’t have is someone to love. Being gay…

Title: The Darkest Flame (Roadmap to Your Heart #1) Author: Christina Lee Publisher: Self-published Release Date: August 17, 2015 Genre(s): Contemporary Page Count: 212 Reviewed by: Vallie Heat Level: 5 flames out of 5 Rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 Blurb: From the author of There You Stand, a new male/male romance about an errant motorcycle recruit and the captivating bartender who sends his wheels spinning down an all too tempting road. Vaughn O’Keefe has been part owner of the Hog’s Den for years. Privy to plenty of Disciples of the Road business, he’s never been more ruffled as when…

Title: The Darkest Flame (Roadmap to Your Heart #1) Author: Christina Lee Publisher: Self Published Release Date: August 17, 2015 Genre(s): Contemporary Page Count: 212 Reviewed by: Gigi Heat Level: 5 flames out of 5 Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 Blurb: Vaughn O’Keefe has been part owner of the Hog’s Den for years. Privy to plenty of Disciples of the Road business, he’s never been more ruffled as when a new recruit named “Smoke” walks through the door. Something about the man gets his blood pumping, but he knows to keep his preferences under wraps around the club. “Smoke”…

Title: The Backup Boyfriend (The Boyfriend Chronicles #1) Author: River Jaymes Publisher: Self-Published Release Date: November 26, 2013 Genre(s): Contemporary Page Count: 279 Reviewed by: Vallie Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 Blurb: Professionally, Dr. Alec Johnson has almost reached his goals. As this year’s recipient of a humanitarian award with his ex, Dr. Tyler Hall, Alec’s work with the homeless is about to be recognized. Unfortunately, his personal life sucks because now he has to attend several events alongside Tyler—with his ex’s new boyfriend in tow. In an attempt to lift his…

Title: Always Author: Kindle Alexander Publisher: Self-published Release Date: March 11, 2014 Genre(s): Contemporary Page Count: 280 Reviewed by: Vallie Heat Level: 5 flames out of 5 Rating: 3 stars out of 5 Blurb: Born to a prestigious political family, Avery Adams plays as hard as he works. The gorgeous, charismatic attorney is used to getting what he wants, even the frequent one-night stands that earn him his well-deserved playboy reputation. When some of the most prominent men in politics suggest he run for senate, Avery decides the time has come to follow in his grandfather's footsteps. With a strategy…

Title: Stay With Me Author: S.E. Harmon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Release Date: April 28, 2014 Genre(s): Contemporary Page Count: 290 Reviewed by: Vallie Heat Level: 5 flames out of 5 Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Blurb: Private investigator Mackenzie Williams’s newest client is everything he’s looking for in a guy—charming, beautiful, intelligent, and successful. There's only one itty bitty problem—the guy’s not exactly gay. In fact, Jordan Channing is looking for a PI to follow his fiancée. The smart thing would be to thank Jordan for his time, turn Mr. Perfect away (don’t let the door hit you on…

Title: When All the World Sleeps Author: Lisa Henry, J.A. Rock Publisher: Riptide Publishing Release Date: March 24, 2014 Genre(s): Contemporary Page Count: 340 Reviewed by: Vallie Heat Level: 5 flames out of 5 Rating: 5 stars out of 5 Blurb: Daniel Whitlock is terrified of going to sleep. And rightly so: he sleepwalks, with no awareness or memory of his actions. Including burning down Kenny Cooper’s house—with Kenny inside it—after Kenny brutally beat him for being gay. Back in the tiny town of Logan after serving his prison sentence, Daniel isolates himself in a cabin in the woods and…