Book Review: Voyageurs: Gay Romance by Keira Andrews

April 11, 2022. When Simon Cavendish’s new position at Fort Charlotte required him to make a dangerous trek to the Canadian fur-trading outpost, young Christian Smith is the only hope he has to make it to the post before winter arrives and prevents further travel. At first glance, they seemed to have come from vastly different worlds: Simon, a well-off Englishman, and Christian, a working-class half-English and half-Ojibwe man, but spending weeks together traversing the lakes and rivers on a thousand-mile journey will cause any pair to grow closer together. They soon find that the natural elements aren’t the only things they have to battle…they must also resist their increasing temptation for each other.

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Book Review: Taste of Midnight: Vampire Gay Romance by Keira Andrews

March 14, 2022. When Stephen Lewis, a tax lawyer, and Xavier Dumont, a worldly young man, first meet at the DMV, sparks immediately fly. Though it has been a while since Stephen has dated, having been heartbroken by his ex, he is excited when the intriguing and mysterious Xavier asks him on a date. Neither had anticipated that the taste of one night together would start something great in both their lives.

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Book Review: Huntress by Malinda Lo

November 15, 2021. When the elements of the world have been thrown out of balance, its inhabitants are forced to figure out how they can continue to survive as their kingdom suffers hardship from reducing resources. The oracle stones have been cast. Kaede, who struggles with her studies, and Taisin, gifted in yielding her magic, from the Academy of Sages have been selected to embark on a treacherous journey across the lands into the Fairy Queen’s domain to find a way to bring balance back into the world. The journey proves more dangerous than anticipated. The girls’ skills, knowledge, and tenacity are put to the test. Along the way, they realize they are also being tested in matters of love.

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Book Review: Settle Down by Sera Trevor (The Troll Whisperer #2)

November 1, 2021. Noah's life has changed so much since he moved to California and left the Jehovah’s Witnesses. He's happily married to Oscar and he has a new baby girl, Bette. When his sister becomes ill and ends up in the hospital, Noah is forced to reconnect with the estranged parents he’d hoped to never see again. Noah must overcome his fears in order to protect the family he’s worked so hard to build because his parents aren’t just a terror of his past.

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Book Review: The Lost Book of the White by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu (The Eldest Curses #2)

September 13, 2021. Back with more Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood adventures! What's wreaking havoc in the boys' lives this time? When the powerful Book of the White gets stolen and Magnus gets stabbed by a warlock intent on recruiting Magnus to work with Greater Demons, the boys must travel to Shanghai to stop their enemies' plans. Oh, and they also have to call a babysitter to watch their son, Max, while they embark on this dangerous mission. Hard to be a parent and a world-saving hero, huh?

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Book Review: The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu (The Eldest Curses #1)

September 6, 2021. All Magnus wanted was just a nice quiet, demon-free romantic vacation with boyfriend, Alec Lightwood. Of course that didn't happen. The rise of a demon-worshipping cult ruins Magnus's vacation plans. Will the boys be able to stop the cult, save the world, and still make it to their dinner reservation?

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