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NEW RELEASE: Johnny Ultra by Kristoffer Gair (Excerpt)

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July 3, 2026
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COVER REVEAL: The Villain by Viv Allen

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June 24, 2026
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2026 Pride Month Playlist

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June 30, 2026
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RELEASE BLITZ: Broken Pride by Kindle Alexander

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June 25, 2026
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RELEASE BLITZ: Home Ice by Saxon James (Giveaway)

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June 25, 2026
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MUSIC MONDAY: Go Fuck Urself by Fat Dog

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

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June 29, 2026
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BOOK TOUR: For the Greatest Good by Blair Hanson

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June 29, 2026
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RELEASE TOUR: Blue Collision by Christie Gordon (Excerpt)

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June 30, 2026
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PROMO BLITZ: The City Boy and the Rancher by RJ Scott

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July 1, 2026
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FLICKer: When You Wake Up

Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it. When Finn, a boy from a small village, sees his best friend…

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July 2, 2026
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RELEASE BLITZ: Kairo by Crea Reitan

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June 25, 2026
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COVER REVEAL: Heal Me, Love Me by Kimberly Knight & Rachel Lyn Adams

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June 25, 2026
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RELEASE TOUR: Seen by Fearne Hill (Excerpt)

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June 26, 2026
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FLICKer: Schnee im Juni (Snow In June)

Featuring LGBT short films I found around the interwebz a.k.a Youtube. Okay sucky intro, but yeah, that’s it. The memories of the death of his childhood sweetheart Richard still haunt…

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June 25, 2026
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RELEASE BLITZ: Don’t Fall by E.M. Lindsey

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July 1, 2026
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BLOG TOUR: Ameliorate by R. Sinclair (Excerpt)

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June 28, 2026
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  • manga,  Uncategorized
    June 28, 2018 / No Comments

    Toraneko no Shitsukekata – Shiina Yuuki

    The cute-faced but super strong at fights delinquent – Kotarou, and the excellent, sports all-rounder honors student – Yamato. The two are seen as polar opposites, but they?’re actually in a lovey-dovey relationship. Seeing his beloved Yamato’s nape and lips fills Kotarou’s mind with “perverted thoughts”. But when he’s touched, he panicks and throws a punch…?!

    How to Tame a Tigercat: that Yamato is one hell of a sly fox

    A Kiss to the Little Finger: because big brothers are always no. 1!

    My Adored and Whimsical You:  it’s that magical FEVER that turns people into frisky little beasts

    (source: http://www.weekssummary.com)

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    FLICKer FADE SUNDAY: Anochecer (Nightfall)

    June 28, 2020

    COVER REVEAL: Don’t Fall by E.M. Lindsey

    May 21, 2026

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Wild Bells by Elna Holst (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    December 16, 2019
  • book,  Uncategorized
    June 28, 2018 / No Comments

    Demonica – Megan Derr

    Life as a mercenary isn’t kind or easy, and Shale has lost much: one family, then another, one leg, one arm, one eye, and the love of his life when pain and medication left him disinterested in sex. The last thing he wants is to accept a job from his ex-lover’s mother, but the pay is too good to refuse, especially as it should be a relatively simple job.

    But crucial information was withheld, and the man they’ve been sent to escort home is like no one Shale has ever met—despite the dangerous reason he’s spent so much of his life sequestered, and the fact he’s part of the family that hurt Shale once before.

    author’s note This story was originally published in Magic And Mayhem: Fiction and Essays Celebrating LGBTQ Romance)

    Wow! This is such a nicely written ace short story that has so much potential. I’m usually wary of reading ace stories because I have this pre-conceive notion that there would be a part where they would try to seduce the ace to have sex. I’m glad there’s no such thing here. The magic system seemed intriguing and the world as a whole has this awesome matriarchy vibe going. I would love more stories from the Demonica world!

    Rating:
    3.5 Stars – that place between like and love

    Soundtrack: Color
    Artist: Finish Ticket
    Album: When Night Becomes Day

    (source: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35116712-demonica)

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    MUSIC MONDAY: Fade Into You (Inhaler vs Mazzy Star)

    August 24, 2020

    MUSIC MONDAY: Time for Slurp by King Krule

    July 22, 2024

    BLOG TOUR: For The Boys by B.L. Mute (Giveaway)

    October 24, 2022
  • song,  Uncategorized
    June 28, 2018 / No Comments


    [spotify id=”spotify%3Atrack%3A2HNnYRJIlsM1JHn1Nq8qU7&view=coverart” width=”540″ height=”620″ /]

    Soundtrack to Demonica by Megan Derr

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    COVER REVEAL: To Target The Heart by Aldrea Alien (Excerpt)

    February 28, 2020

    BOOK TOUR: Show Me Wonders by Riley Nash (Excerpt)

    December 6, 2022

    NEW RELEASE: Distinctly Daray by Jessamyn Kingley (Excerpt)

    February 6, 2025
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    June 28, 2018 / No Comments

    I hadn’t been “possessed”, after all. Not by an angel or a demon. Maybe there were aspects of both inside me, but I was the one who chose which to let out.

    Lauren Myracle
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    RELEASE TOUR: Guardian by Beth Christopher (Excerpt)

    February 23, 2026

    LAST YEAR I WAS READING…(December 8, 2021)

    December 8, 2021

    RELEASE BLITZ: Ache by Marley Valentine (Excerpt)

    June 22, 2021
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    June 28, 2018 / No Comments

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

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    BLOG TOUR: Romeo X Julien by Mary Dumas & Bettina Kurkoski (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    September 23, 2020

    COVER REVEAL: Pick Me by May Archer (Giveaway)

    September 17, 2021

    PROMO BLITZ: Short Stack 3 by Lily Morton

    April 21, 2025
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    June 24, 2018 / No Comments

    Happy Birthday – YMZ

    Sakuto, a company employee. Kousuke, a bar manager. Yuutarou, a shop manager. The three of them met in college and have been close friends ever since. Although they each have different sexualities, jobs, and personalities, the three friends have each lost his own grip on life, friendships, and love. Even then, they believe in themselves and move forward. 

    Took its own sweet time resolving feelings but wasn’t shy about shouting them in public.

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    FLICKer: The Gunfighter

    January 20, 2022

    RELEASE BLITZ: Not Alone by Christie Gordon (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    August 27, 2021

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Illuminated by Alexa Piper (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    February 11, 2023
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    June 24, 2018 / No Comments

    Happy Birthday – YMZ

    Sakuto, a company employee. Kousuke, a bar manager. Yuutarou, a shop manager. The three of them met in college and have been close friends ever since. Although they each have different sexualities, jobs, and personalities, the three friends have each lost his own grip on life, friendships, and love. Even then, they believe in themselves and move forward. 

    Took its own sweet time resolving feelings but wasn’t shy about shouting them in public.

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    BOOK BLAST: How To Bed A Millionaire by Dieter Moitzi (Excerpt)

    July 26, 2021

    RELEASE BLITZ: Inhale by D.P. Denman (Excerpt)

    July 20, 2023

    RELEASE TOUR: Ruthless Titan by E.V. Olsen

    December 2, 2025
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    June 24, 2018 / No Comments

    Happy Birthday – YMZ

    Sakuto, a company employee. Kousuke, a bar manager. Yuutarou, a shop manager. The three of them met in college and have been close friends ever since. Although they each have different sexualities, jobs, and personalities, the three friends have each lost his own grip on life, friendships, and love. Even then, they believe in themselves and move forward. 

    Took its own sweet time resolving feelings but wasn’t shy about shouting them in public.

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Artifacts by Bailey Bradford (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    April 16, 2021

    RELEASE BLITZ: Salvation by Garrett Leigh (Giveaway)

    September 2, 2021

    BLOG TOUR: The Demon Lord of California by Jeanne Marcella (Character Profile & Giveaway)

    January 10, 2021
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    June 24, 2018 / No Comments

    Happy Birthday – YMZ

    Sakuto, a company employee. Kousuke, a bar manager. Yuutarou, a shop manager. The three of them met in college and have been close friends ever since. Although they each have different sexualities, jobs, and personalities, the three friends have each lost his own grip on life, friendships, and love. Even then, they believe in themselves and move forward. 

    Took its own sweet time resolving feelings but wasn’t shy about shouting them in public.

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    BOOK BLAST: Ordinary Whore by Dieter Moitzi (Excerpt)

    March 1, 2021

    NEW RELEASE: The Way You Lie by Crea Reitan

    July 10, 2025

    RELEASE TOUR: Christmas at Queens Crescent by Kristian Parker (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    December 1, 2022
  • manga,  Uncategorized
    June 24, 2018 / No Comments

    Happy Birthday – YMZ

    Sakuto, a company employee. Kousuke, a bar manager. Yuutarou, a shop manager. The three of them met in college and have been close friends ever since. Although they each have different sexualities, jobs, and personalities, the three friends have each lost his own grip on life, friendships, and love. Even then, they believe in themselves and move forward. 

    Took its own sweet time resolving feelings but wasn’t shy about shouting them in public.

    (source: http://www.mangago.me)

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    RELEASE TOUR: When We Meet Again by Hayden Hall (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    July 11, 2024

    COVER REVEAL: What He Really Needs by Ryan Taylor & Joshua Harwood

    March 14, 2020

    AUDIO BLITZ: The Man From Milwaukee by Rick R. Reed (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    January 16, 2021
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