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COVER REVEAL: Forbidden Little Game by Raleigh Ruebins

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April 9, 2026
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COVER REVEAL: Deviate Me by Daphne Thorne

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April 8, 2026
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COVER REVEAL: Stealing Forever by Lizzie C. Koz (Excerpt & Giveaway)

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April 9, 2026
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RELEASE BLITZ: Mister Van Doren by Crea Reitan

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April 7, 2026
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SERIES TOUR: Death’s Embrace by H.L. Moore (Excerpt + Character Interview)

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April 7, 2026
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RELEASE TOUR: The Ultimate Save by Felice Stevens (Excerpt)

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April 8, 2026
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PROMO BLITZ: Wake by Anyta Sunday

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April 8, 2026
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FLICKer: Toothbrush

Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it. A closeted man on the cusp of getting married realises he’s running…

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April 9, 2026
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NEW RELEASE: Hunter’s Hidden Camera by Anthony Auswat (Excerpt)

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April 10, 2026
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MUSIC MONDAY: You And Forever by Bleachers

Pick a song that you really like and share it on Monday.

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April 6, 2026
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FAVORITE COVERS: March 2026

Let’s give those beautiful book covers some love! Every first Tuesday of the month, I post some of my favorite covers and then pick the cover of the month. This…

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April 7, 2026
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BOOK TOUR: The Wicked Sea by Jordan Stephanie Gray

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April 6, 2026
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PROMO BLITZ: Never Announce You’re Dating the Massage Therapist by Portia Blake

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April 10, 2026
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COVER REVEAL: Hat Trick by E.M. Lindsey

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April 6, 2026
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RELEASE BLITZ: Meetings With The Minotaur by M.A. Wardell

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April 7, 2026
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RELEASE BLITZ: The Ultimate Save by Felice Stevens

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April 4, 2026
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    November 28, 2018 / No Comments

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MboecKoqpnM?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=http://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=500&h=281]

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    FLICKer: Jangle

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    RELEASE BLITZ: Reserved by V.L. Locey (Giveaway)

    March 3, 2020

    FIRST LINES FRIDAY 56: And Please, Say To Me, You’ll Let Me Hold Your Hand

    June 4, 2020
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    November 26, 2018 / No Comments

    He Is Beautiful – Tenzen Momoko

    A veteran designer just opened his new shop. A top model, who’s making a breakthrough in the acting biz too, is surprisingly forward about wanting to be the designer’s exclusive model.

    They’re both beautiful. Love the artwork!

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    RELEASE BLITZ: The Linebacker by Emerson Beckett & Rheland Richmond (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    March 13, 2024

    NEW RELEASE: The Rookie vs The Ace by Nicole Dykes

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    MY TOP 10 READS OF 2023

    December 31, 2023
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    REVIEW: Eater Of Lives by Jordan L. Hawk

    November 26, 2018 / No Comments

    SPECTR: Eater of Lives – Jordan L. Hawk

    When a supernatural killer is implicated in a string of cannibalistic murders, federal exorcist John Starkweather must track the demon down with the help of his live-in lover, Caleb Jansen. Caleb is possessed by Gray, a vampire spirit who is a natural demon hunter.

    Caleb’s desire to find the killer is tempered by the knowledge his own time is running out. If John can’t successfully figure out how to exorcise Gray before forty days are up, the possession becomes permanent.

    When John’s ex shows up, looking for a place to stay while visiting the city on business, tensions mount even higher. Lines are drawn and Caleb learns some decisions, once made, can never be changed.

    Despite constant reassurances from Gray that no, he’s not going to harm any humans, no, he’s not going to turn Caleb into a mindless puppet or a bloodthirsty monster, the foolish mortals insist their fears and doubts ad nauseam. Listen to the drakul, people!

    And what the fuck, Sean?! Why would you say that to Caleb? Sean is fast becoming a giant asshole. I know he means well but an asshole nonetheless.

    Gray continues to be precious as both he and Caleb gets possessive and territorial when Will shows up unannounced. John, ever the nice guy, agrees to let his ex stay over. The ex showing up and causing trouble is a bit cliche but did help move some things forward.

    This installment was different from the other books as a third POV was introduced, that of the possessed. The showdown between the demon and Gray was huge and public and had serious consequences for the trio. The ending was a cliffhanger so major I immediately picked up the next book because OMG!!! 

    This is what I really love about Jordan L. Hawk. The books in her series keeps getting better and better as they progress. Whyborne & Griffin, Hexworld, SPECTR, read any of them and guaranteed you will be hooked!

    P.S.

    Whyborne & Griffin review here.
    Hexworld reviews here
    SPECTR reviews here..

    Rating: 


    4.5 Stars – perfection is only half a step away 

    Soundtrack: Hunger
    Artist: Florence + the Machine
    Album: High as Hope

    (source: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18284871-eater-of-lives)

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    COVER REVEAL: Hard Drive by Shae Connor

    September 10, 2021

    SERIES TOUR & NEW RELEASE: The Saltwater Trilogy by A.G. Meiers (Excerpt)

    March 4, 2026

    RELEASE BLITZ: Scandalous Park Avenue Prince by Ella Frank & Brook Blaine (Giveaway)

    February 8, 2024
  • song,  Uncategorized
    November 26, 2018 / No Comments


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    Soundtrack to SPECTR: Eater of Lives by Jordan L. Hawk

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    DESERT ISLAND CASTAWAYS: Marshall Thornton

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    RELEASE BLITZ: Remember My Name by Laurencia Hoffman (Excerpt & Giveaway)

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    November 26, 2018 / No Comments

    And so I went through the looking glass, stepped into the netherworld, where up is down and food is greed, where convex mirrors cover the walls, where death is honor and flesh is weak. It is ever so easy to go. Harder to find your way back.

    Marya Hornbacher

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    NEW RELEASE: Food Truck Warriors Box Set Part Two by Beth Bolden (Giveaway)

    July 26, 2023

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    RELEASE BLITZ: Winning the Point Guard by Laura John

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    November 26, 2018 / No Comments

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    RELEASE BLITZ: For Your Mind by Crea Reitan

    September 28, 2023

    RELEASE BLITZ: Popped: A Charity Anthology

    July 15, 2024

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: The Predicament by Penny Mclean (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    January 2, 2024
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    November 23, 2018 / No Comments

    Kekkon Suru Kamoshirenai Otoko – Fujitani Youko

    Ryousuke’s nearing 30 and ends up going to his friend’s gay bachelor party to find a life partner. There, he’s drawn in by Shun’s beautiful eyes. The two become closer as they spend more time with each other, but what kind of secret is Shun hiding?

    A little too obsessed with the idea of marriage but also very pure and sweet.

    (source: https://yaoimangaonline.com)

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    RELEASE BLITZ: Winter Blues by Nicole Dykes in Snowed In Anthology

    November 18, 2024

    MUSIC MONDAY: Feet by Fat White Family

    March 15, 2021

    COVER & EXCERPT REVEAL: The Weight Within by Gwen Martin (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    February 16, 2024
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    November 23, 2018 / 2 Comments

    Bad Behavior: Romantic Behavior – L.A. Witt & Cari Z

    Detective Andreas Ruffner is no fool—he’s found a man who loves him, puts up with him, and has stuck with him through hell and back, and it’s time to put a ring on it. Darren Corliss is the love of his life, and he wants the whole world to know it.

    Now the fun part—the wedding!

    Well, after the not-so-fun part of planning the wedding in between dealing with overbearing and impossible-to-please family members. With future mothers-in-law driving them both up a wall, the guest list growing out of control, and the wedding getting ever more complicated, Darren and Andreas have to wonder if they’re in over their heads.

    But they’re going to make it to the altar if it kills them … and at this rate, it just might.  

    YES!!!

    Andreas finally found the nerve to put a ring on it but the process of getting through the preparations was as tough as one of their cases. As long as it ended up with him and Darren being married to each other, neither of them tried to complain. Everybody is happy for the couple and Emily is excited to be the flower girl but Andreas’ mother is another story.

    I am ecstatic they’re making it official! After what L.A. Witt & Cari  Z put them through last time, I would riot if this doesn’t end happily. Luckily Romantic Behavior gave the boys their much deserved happy ending.

    CONGRATULATIONS!

    P.S.

    Review of Bad Behavior books here.
    Review of L.A. Witt books here.

    Rating:

    4.5 Stars – perfection is only half a step away

    Soundtrack: Milk and Black Spiders
    Artist: Foals
    Album: Holy Fire

    (source: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36291125-romantic-behavior)

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    February 20, 2026

    COVER REVEAL: Totally Opposed by Becca Jackson (Giveaway)

    September 3, 2024

    BLOG TOUR: Mystic Guardian by Mary Rundle (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    June 6, 2020
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    November 23, 2018 / No Comments


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    Soundtrack to Bad Behavior: Romantic Behavior by L.A. Witt & Cari Z

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    RELEASE BLITZ: Elf Defense by Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    October 22, 2020

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    July 25, 2021

    RELEASE BLITZ: Aether by Louisa Masters

    October 24, 2024
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    November 23, 2018 / No Comments

    I love you”
    “I know

    Leia Organa & Han Solo
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    November 16, 2023

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Blood Harvest by Meghan Schubert (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    September 30, 2022

    COVER REVEAL: The Hot Shot by C.N. Marie writing as Sophia Nixs (Excerpt)

    November 2, 2022
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