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Fans of LGBTQ fiction will likely relish every last moment of Michael Hartwig’s A COLLISION IN QUEBEC, but the story’s themes of cultural identity and...
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5.0 / 5.0
A psychological thriller with flashbacks that propel the story forward to the present, Bill VanPatten’s A LITTLE RAIN delves deep into what makes its characters...
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4.0 / 5.0
With an adorable slow-burn romance sprinkled with bursts of exciting action, Monique Duclos’s INKED CAFFEINE introduces lovable characters for a genre-blended series.
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4.0 / 5.0
In OUR ROMAN PASTS, Michael Hartwig blends sense with sensuality, proving how vital the story's setting can be when attempting to hem its narrative. With...
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5.0 / 5.0
Aside from being a comic tour de force, HERE WE GO LOOP DE LOOP also offers contemplative moments focusing on real human emotions like life...
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5.0 / 5.0
Expressions of character through dialogue and behavior, both subtle and overt, work to build a well-rounded, realistic cast in Jeff Wiemiller’s heartrending novel THE CYPRESS...
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4.5 / 5.0
Through visceral language, humor, and relatable streams of consciousness, author Janet Kelley honestly explores teen relationships, sexual assault and sexual curiosity, and all the pitfalls...
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4.9 / 5.0
AC Andrews’ DESCENT OF RAVENS (BEL’S WAR #1) is a near-perfect fantasy featuring superb world-building and excellent storytelling that will be compelling for any audience...
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4.5 / 5.0
George Azar’s MY GAY CHURCH DAYS is a touching autobiography that will resonate among all those who denied themselves for a cause or a group...
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5.0 / 5.0
Sara B. Fraser's prose is fluid, stylish and filled with exquisite turns of phrase. This may be only her second novel but she writes with...