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The Boys of Summer a new #MMromance by @SarahMadisonFic #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and
introduces the story.About the Author
Sarah Madison is a writer
with a large dog, an even bigger horse, too many cats, and a very patient
boyfriend. An amateur photographer and a former competitor in the horse sport
known as eventing, when she’s not out hiking with the dog or down at the
stables, she’s at the laptop working on her next story. When she’s in the
middle of a chapter, she relies on the smoke detector to tell her dinner is
ready. She writes because it’s cheaper than therapy.Sarah Madison was a
finalist in the 2013 Rainbow Awards and The Boys of Summer was the winner of
Best M/M Romance in the 2013 PRG Reviewer’s Choice Awards.Interview with Sarah Madison
Why did you write
this book?I had this image in my mind I couldn’t shake in which one of
the main characters, Rick Sutton, is leaning against a Spitfire, dressed in a
RAF flight officer’s uniform. I thought it might make a cool dream sequence,
but when I began researching the Battle of Britain in order to get the details
right, I was appalled at how little I knew of the time period or how much these
young men sacrificed. The more I read, the more I needed to know. I spent over a month immersing myself in WW2
history, finally coming up for air and realizing I had to do justice to their
story. Finding a way to give my heroes their happy ending was the hard part,
but never fear, I believe in happy endings.What is your favorite
genre to read?I love mysteries and sci-fi/fantasy. I love historicals and
romance, too. So if you want to make my day, give me a murder mystery set in
the 1800’s with aliens. Actually, that’s kind of hard to find, which is why so
many of my own stories have a weird mix of genres.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Oh, I have so many! Lord Peter Wimsey from the Dorothy
Sayers novels, and Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice, for example.
Sherlock Holmes. Spock. Amelia Peabody from the Elizabeth Peters novels. The
lovely thing about a great character is that they are enduring—people remember
them long after the book has been read. The Sherlock Holmes stories are riddled
with inaccuracies and frequently told from a passive viewpoint, and yet we
don’t care because Holmes himself was incandescent. His presence made the story
come alive.What are you working
on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I’ve got a couple of irons in the fire right now. I’m
working on the first in a series of stories set in the 1950s about a couple of
agents who investigate paranormal events—kind of like Ward and June Cleaver
meets the X-Files. I’ve also got a Regency M/M romance in the works, as well as
a contemporary M/M romance involving the sport horse world. I’ve also got
paranormal sequels planned for the Sixth Sense series, and my vampire/shifter
story, Crying for the Moon. I have LOTS of plans; just not enough time to
write!Please tell us about
your latest book.David McIntyre has been enjoying
the heck out of his current assignment: touring the Hawaiian Islands in search
of the ideal shooting locations for a series of film company projects. What’s
not to like? Stunning scenery, great food, sunny beaches… and a secret crush on
Rick Sutton, the hot, ex-Air Force pilot who is flying him around.Everything changes when a tropical
storm and engine failure force a crash landing on a deserted atoll with a WWII
listening post. Rick’s injuries, and a lack of food and water, mean David has
to step up to the plate and play hero. While his days are spent fighting for
survival, and his nights are filled with worrying about Rick, the two men grow
closer. David’s research for his next movie becomes intertwined with his worst
fears, and events on the island result in a vivid dream about the Battle of
Britain. On waking, David realizes Rick is more than just a pilot to him. The
obstacles that prevented a happy ending in 1940 aren’t present today, and David
vows that if they survive this stranding, he will tell Rick how he feels.About the Book
Title: The Boys of SummerGenre: Contemporary/Historical M/M romanceAuthor: Sarah MadisonBook heat level: (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
Publisher http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=7221This story is available for pre-order on Dreamspinner
Press’s site at this time. Other links will be available after December 21,
2015.Author Social Media
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Take Me [Sultry SoCal 3] by @AuthorTBrooks #RLFblog #gayromance
Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Sub-Dominant by Sage Marlowe.
About the Book
Title: Take Me (Sultry SoCal Series 1)Genre: Erotic MM RomanceAuthor: Taylor BrooksBook heat level: RClint Rodham has spent years being a loyal employee to Elite Imports. Despite being one of their top salesmen, his boss no longer sees him as the golden boy. Now being ostracized for his sexuality, he fights to keep the job that he not only loves, but is a natural at.
Rick Tanner just moved to Southern California from Kansas. Being a homosexual personal trainer in a small town filled with old-fashioned people who didn’t understand his way of life left him with little career opportunities.
One hot summer night, Rick is locked on the rooftop and Clint comes to his rescue. As a thank-you, he offers his hero a cold beer. With the California heat rising and desires building, the two find themselves in a storm of passion. Neither of them are able to resist. Neither of them want to. They both want to take what is within their reach, just beyond their fingertips.Taylor Brooks first fell in love with writing when she penned her first book for Siren Publishing, Take Me. She’s also an avid reader and finds herself drawn to the stories of gay lovers, and finds the passion in such stories absolutely beautiful. This also explains why her genre of choice for her writing is GLBT.In addition to her Sultry SoCal, Rocky Mountain Man Hunt, and Z Pac Alpha Shifter series, Taylor has many stories brewing inside her head just itching to break free. Stay tuned for more as she strives for exciting ways to tease and please her readers.Website http://taylorbrooks.netGoodreads http://www.goodreads.com/taylorbrooks
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Sub-Dominant by @SageMarlowe #RLFblog #MM
Today’s featured book is Sub-Dominant by Sage Marlowe.About the Book
Title Sub-DominantGenre Erotic Gay MénageAuthor Sage MarloweBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RWhen relocation agent Eric Swann is assigned to ease young Connor Prescott into moving back to London, he expects the boy to be more enthusiastic—and less irritating.Used to roaming freely among his mother’s D-list celebrity friends, Connor is anything but happy when his father decides to put him on a leash—a leash with a far too attractive handler on the other end. Secretly craving a man who knows how to yank his chain and show him exactly where the limits are, Connor does what he’s best at. He manipulates Eric into giving him what he wants, making the man reveal a side of him that Eric himself isn’t ready to accept.Trained by one of the quirkiest Dom/sub-teams in the country, Dom Tyler Kane knows exactly how to handle a toppy sub. He keeps Connor on his toes, er, knees, in the bedroom, but when his capricious lover sets his heart on pushing yet another limit, Tyler finds himself not only with a dominant sub but also with a Dom who has yet to accept his true identity.Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Sub-Dominant-Sage-Marlowe-ebook/dp/B0170HIH9QAbout the Author
Sage is a multi-published author of MM erotic romance novels and novellas and loves exploring the flavours of gay erotic fiction.
A willing slave to all the fascinating guys who keep queuing up and want their stories told, Sage can almost always be found cooking up the next hot story or daydreaming about new ways of rubbing sexy male bodies together to make the sparks fly.
Author Social Media
Website http://www.sage-marlowe.com/Twitter http://twitter.com/sagemarloweGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5808041.Sage_Marlowe
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Truth and Consequences a new #PNR by @SarahMadisonFic #RLFblog #MMromance
This quick interview includes info about the author, and
introduces the story.About the Author
Sarah Madison is a veterinarian with a big dog, an even bigger horse,
too many cats, and a very patient boyfriend. She is a terrible cook, and
concedes that her life would be easier if Purina made People Chow. She writes
because it is cheaper than therapy.Sarah Madison was a finalist in the 2013 Rainbow Awards and is the
winner of Best M/M Romance in the 2013 PRG Reviewer’s Choice Awards. The Sixth
Sense series was awarded 2nd place for Best M/M Mystery Series in the 2014
PRG’s Reviewer’s Choice Awards.Interview with Sarah Madison
Why did you write
this book?So often we get stories in which gaining a special power
makes life amazing for the hero. I wanted to explore the idea that such powers
could wreak havoc in someone’s life, and that they would do anything to rid
themselves of it, choosing normal over ‘special’ any day. That led to
Unspeakable Words, the first book in the Sixth Sense series. I knew then I had
a story too big for one book alone. Truth and Consequences is the third
installment in the series, and there are at least 1-2 more stories planned. In
the first story, by-the-book Special Agent Jerry Lee Parker gets assigned to work
with maverick, lone-wolf John Flynn, but it’s a chance contact with a
mysterious artifact that changes everything between the two men.What is your favorite
genre to read?I love mysteries and sci-fi—they are going to be my first
pick every time. Even better if there is a romantic subplot—that’s icing on the
cake!Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Hands down, Lord Peter Wimsey from the Dorothy Sayers
novels. Lord Peter spoiled me for other men when I was growing up. I feel very
fortunate in that respect. There are worse male characters to imprint on. His
relationship with mystery writer Harriet Vane is one of the healthiest, sanest,
adult relationships I’ve ever seen depicted.What are you working
on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?At the moment, I’m currently working on a story set in the
1950s—my characters are part of a secret division of the CIA aimed at
collecting and investigating mysterious and powerful artifacts that have started
turning up since the advent of nuclear testing on Earth. I like to think of it
as “Ward and June Cleaver meets the X-Files.”Please tell us about
your latest book.When FBI agent Jerry Lee Parker wakes from a coma after a murderous
attack on his life, he has no memory of his immediate past. In the blink of an
eye, he has gone from having a nearly photographic memory to recalling nothing
of the last six months of his life, including his partner and lover, John
Flynn. While Lee tries to reboot his past and reconnect with John, there are
events at play around him he doesn’t understand. John is keeping secrets from
him, secrets which could get them both killed.Matters come to a head when Lee is hounded to turn over a mysterious
artifact, of which he has no knowledge. The two men wind up in a fight for
their lives as they risk everything to keep the powerful relic out of the hands
of a ruthless killer. In order to protect those he loves, however, John may be
forced to make a deal with the devil.About the Book
Title Truth and ConsequencesGenre M/M mystery/paranormalAuthor Sarah MadisonBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
Publisher http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=6974Amazon http://amzn.com/B015VPF52GBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/truth-and-consequences-sarah-madison/1122712054?ean=9781634766272ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-truthandconsequences-1894077-143.htmlKobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/truth-and-consequences-13Author Social Media
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Guy Stone from What’s in a Name by @phenshaw #RLFblog #mmromance
Interview with Guy StoneThis interview is designed for your hero or heroine to tell
readers about himself or herself.Tell us about
yourself, please.(Ahem!) My name is Stone. I’m the owner and bartender of
Stonewall Saloon in Old Town Stone Acres, California. The bar’s been in the
family from the frontier days when my great-grandpa entertained Wild Bill Cody
and other famous—and sometimes infamous—characters who roamed the West. You
don’t believe me, all you need to do is look at the pictures on the walls of
the saloon. I’m big, burly, the kind of guy who rides his Harley in the hills
to let off steam. Mostly, though, I’m pretty laid back. Ya gotta be to run a
saloon where motorcycle gangs and gay men hang out. Until I met Jimmy Patterson,
the guy who opened the coffee shop a couple doors down from the saloon, nobody
asked what my first name was. Everybody just called me Stone. But Jimmy had to
push it. But in the end, after he’d weaseled the name outta me, he agreed to
call me Guy, his Guy.Authors call what you
want but cannot have “the conflict” — what is yours?For the longest damn time, I wanted Jimmy, but he’s was
living with this creepy fuck. So I kept my hands off because it just doesn’t
sit well with me when I see guys coming on to other guys’ men. It just ain’t
right. You know? So I played it cagy and talked to Jimmy whenever his
“boyfriend” was chatting up other guys. You know, playing it cool. And hoping a
lot. Don’t know if you can call that conflict. Or do you mean Tommy Thompson
and his group of rough-housers who were always picking on the queers in high
school? Yeah, they’re still a problem, but we’re working on them. You can read
about it in the book.What inner doubt
causes you the most difficulty?Jimmy’s like smart, book smart and friendly, sometimes I
think too friendly. He sees everyone as good. Running a bar, I don’t. I know
some guys are just plain rattlesnakes inside. But sometimes, you know, I’d like
Jimmy to be right. I look at some crusty old drifter and I want to see somebody
good and decent, not somebody looking for another free drink. Sometimes I
wonder if I’m seeing the real world or Jimmy is. Of course, then another
drifter walks into the bar and I’ve got my doubts again.In the story world your author created, explain what it is
you fear most and why.No, see, you got it wrong. I’m the person everyone fears.
Probably the bald head and the beefy body, you know? Cuts down on a lot of
damage to the bar if everyone’s just a little uneasy about how unhappy I could
get if things get outta hand. Mostly what I fear is some good-looking,
smooth-talking, better-than-me-stud is going to walk into Jimmy’s life and he’s
gonna compare us and find me wanting. If that happens, I’ll probably turn into
the old drifter cuz Jimmy is my life.Tell us about your
significant other, that person who makes living worthwhile.Jimmy? Well, you heard a lot about him in what I’ve already
said. But I wanna add a couple a other things. Jimmy and the coffee shop’s
co-owner Felicity had a hard life before they moved here. Jimmy’s happy all the
time, so he gets stomped on a lot. He’s funny and sweet—and God knows I’ve
never gone for sweet in a guy before—but realistic. He’s strong even though for
the past year or so he says he’s been leaning on me. But don’t listen to that.
He and Felicity have started two businesses and kept them going. People think
by looking at me that I’m the strong one in this relationship. Not hardly.Why are you happy (or
not happy) with the way your story ended?See, here’s the thing. Jimmy and me? We’re the real deal.
The story is a hundred percent. We’re in it for the long haul. If that Pat
Henshaw person had ended the story any other way, we’d have had some words
about that. Fortunately, she saw the truth, so I didn’t have to get tough.About the WriterPat Henshaw, author of the Foothills Pride Stories, was born
and raised in Nebraska and has lived at various times in Texas, Colorado, Northern Virginia, and
Northern California. Pat has visited
Mexico, Canada, Europe, Nicaragua, Thailand, and Egypt, and now enjoys trips to
Vermont, Oregon, and Arizona to see family. Pat spent her life surrounded by
words—teaching English composition at
the junior college level; writing book reviews for newspapers, magazines, and
websites; helping students find information as a librarian; and promoting PBS
television programs.What was your biggest
challenge in writing this book?LOL. Actually writing it. I’ve always wanted to be a
published author—not to be confused with a published writer, which I’ve been
since my 20s. I’ve written about nine full-length novels, but never had one
published. I always promised myself that when I retired, I would get organized
about writing books. So actually sitting down and doing what I’d promised
myself was the biggest challenge I’ve overcome.Why did you choose
this character for the interview today?What’s in a Name? is written from the viewpoint of Jimmy,
but a lot of my readers are captivated by Guy Stone. So I thought it was about
time Guy had his chance to explain himself and share what he thinks about
Jimmy.Are any sequels
planned for this book?This is the first in the series and came out in January
2015. The second in the series, Redesigning Max, published in July 2015, and
the third, Behr Facts, comes out in October 2015. I’ve submitted the fourth
Foothills Pride novella, When Adam Fell, to the publisher, Dreamspinner Press,
but haven’t heard anything back yet. I’m currently working on the fifth book in
the series. Although all the books have characters and setting in common, they
can be read independently.Why should readers
who haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?Because my books have no explicit sex, they are perfect
starter books for traditional romance readers who are curious about the new
trend in gay romance. My books are about love, not sex, and while gay romance
and m/m romance books have been called erotica in the past, my books wouldn’t
fit into that category at all. Readers looking for sex shouldn’t read my books.
Readers looking for love and happy endings should read them.Is there anything
you’d like to say to your readers?This has been a whirlwind year for me. My experiment to see
if I could be a published author has been a success. As of the end of December,
I will have published around 100,000 words with Dreamspinner and am blown away
when I think about it. I want to thank my readers for making this possible and
wish to pass on to them success in fulfilling their dreams.About the BookTitle What’s in a Name?Genre Contemporary gay romanceAuthor Pat HenshawBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGBarista Jimmy Patterson thinks it’s
a good idea to get rip-roaring drunk on his birthday after he’s dumped by his
boyfriend. When the burly owner of
Stonewall Saloon rescues Jimmy, the night starts to look up.Now Jimmy just wants to know the
bartender’s first name since he’s worn a different name tag every time Jimmy’s
seen him. “Guy” Stone gives
Jimmy seven guesses, one for each night he takes Jimmy out on a date.While Jimmy’s trying to come up
with his name, he’s distracted by the destruction of his coffee shop and what
looks more and more like a hate crime.Buy This BookPublisher http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5965Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whats-in-a-name-pat-henshaw/1121096573?ean=2940149919833ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-what039sinaname-1718386-149.htmlKobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/what-s-in-a-name-24Author Social MediaWebsite: http://patbooked.blogspot.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pat.henshaw.10Twitter: https://twitter.com/phenshawPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pathenshaw/Shelfari: http://www.shelfari.com/phenshaw -
Saving Liam by DP Denman @dpdenman #RLFblog Gay Romance #FreeRead
Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social
media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Saving Liam by DP
Denman.About the Book
Title Skin DeepGenre GayRom (MM)Author DP DenmanBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RHe went from homeless to porn star. Now, he’s a prisoner.Liam’s life in gay porn is far from glamorous. Saved from the street as a young teen, he thought his life had turned around. Now he’s trapped in a new hell with little chance of escape.Justin has loved Liam from afar for years. Oblivious to Liam’s secret career, he’s content to be a neighbor with a crush until the truth stumbles drunkenly into his apartment one night. As Liam’s nightmare grows darker, Justin must find a way to rescue him before it’s too late.Saving Liam begins a four-part series that features gritty realism, compelling characters, bittersweet romance, and sinfully-addictive writing.For a limited time, it is also FREE! Get your copy today.Buy This Book
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/skin-deep-dp-denman/1119980094?ean=2940045643078ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-barethreads-1714306-145.htmlKobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/skin-deep-66Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/427022iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/skin-deep/id900227219?mt=11About the Author
Award winning author DP Denman writes character-driven
contemporary romance about gay men. Her stories are real and intense, but
resolve in endings that make people want to read the book all over again. She
lives among the moss and trees of the Pacific Northwest with a rambunctious
pair of fur babies.In her spare time, she is a dedicated LGBTQIA rights
activist with a special focus on the thousands of rejected and abandoned kids
who end up on the street every year. To support the cause, 25% of the royalties
from every book go to LGBT charities.Author Social Media
Website http://www.dpdenman.comBlog http://dpdenmanauthor.blogspot.comTwitter https://twitter.com/dpdenmanFacebook https://www.facebook.com/dp.denmanPinterest http://pinterest.com/dpdenmanAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/DP-Denman/e/B00GDFXYRM/
