Author: Kassa

Series, sequels and anthologies – oh my

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Since it’s my blog and I can write what I want (yes I sound five), I’m going to write about a slight pet-peeve I have regarding series. You see, I love series, sequels, prequels, glimpses back, glimpses ahead and any combination an author will give me to look at a favored couple. I, of course, as a greedy reader want the author to write long, meaty, fabulous, continued happy ending looks at the couples. But hey, I’ll take what I can get and pay happily for it.

But where do I find it all?

Best Laid Plans by Jade Falconer

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Best Laid Plans by Jade Falconer

Blurb:

At the height the Great Depression, young heir William is kidnapped and held for ransom by the desperate, yet handsome John. As he tries to make the best of the situation, William finds himself sympathizing with the criminal who is more than he seems, and who appears to want more than William’s money.

Well, the pretty little part is right..

G.S. Wiley’s Connection

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Connection by G.S. Wiley

 

Blurb:
Healing takes a long time after Bryan loses Max to a freak car accident. Bryan’s one connection to Max is via text message, and he sends long letters to Max’s disconnected number, the way he never did when Max was alive.

Then even that connection is lost when Max’s phone number is assigned to Sarah, a single mom with a habit of losing her phones. It’s Christmas, Bryan is alone, and he can’t even text Max to tell Max how he feels. Maybe it’s Christmas magic, or maybe it’s one last present from Max, but Bryan finds a human connection to help him start over, in the most unexpected way.

Good Karma Giveaway

E-book sharing, common or evil?

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I had a random thought today and wonder if e-book sharing is ethically correct?

I recently read (and reviewed) two of Rick Reed’s books and it occurred to me a friend of mine would really enjoy both of the books. But when I thought about giving them the Amber Allure website to purchase the books, I can imagine the horror they would feel and I would get a scathing email about sending them either trashy romance or trashy porn. All pleas for earnestly would be ignored. Not that the Amber Allure website is bad, but it’s clearly a romance publisher – as it should be and I know that the appearance would simply turn my sci-fi reading friend off. Even though I know he’ll love these books.

Alternatives?

Review: Ambrose And The Waif

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Ambrose And The WaifAmbrose And The Waif by Rick R. Reed

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What happens when your life is so horrible that to survive, you invent a separate reality, but is it really fiction, or has fantasy become reality? Reed offers a phenomenal story where truth and fiction collide in a macabre and eerie tale of two men whose love is as passionate and ill-fated as any tragic Shakespearean duo. This timeless piece could easily fit into any period, weaving its complex and illicit account of two men, love, murder, hatred, deception and loneliness. Continue reading →

Review: Asher And The Threesome

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Asher And The Threesome (Asher, #2)Asher And The Threesome by Zoe Nichols
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Blurb:
Asher is furious when Derek suggests they need to spice up their love life. He thinks he ought to be plenty enough for his hunky lover as is. But when Derek brings hot bartender Dean home with him after work, Asher starts to have second thoughts. Maybe adding a little extra to their bedroom antics wouldn’t be so bad, especially as amazing as Derek and Dean are together. Will Asher give in and give Derek something new and different?

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Review: Asher And The Elevator Romp

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Asher And The Elevator Romp (Asher, #1)Asher And The Elevator Romp by Zoe Nichols
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Blurb:

Asher and his boyfriend Derek are heading out for a night of fun, all dressed up with plenty of places to go. Asher has on his best skirt and heels, knowing he looks like a million bucks. He’s teasing Derek unmercifully and the two boys make it as far as the elevator, but will this pair ever make it out of the hotel to get to their party?

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Review: The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks

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The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks by Josh Lanyon

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In Lanyon’s latest offering, he pairs a slight, innocent Perry with world weary ex-military Nick in a setting reminiscent of classic Hammett and Agatha Christie mysteries. In isolated Vermont, a crumbling, spooky mansion has an unusual group of tenants matching its equally unusual and varied history. By turns, this novel is suspenseful, gripping and subtle.

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Review: Shattered Dreams

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Shattered DreamsShattered Dreams by Mychael Black

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Kulisael, also known as Li, is a demon in this sci-fi world going against taboos in having a human as a lover, Cody. However, Li has been keeping that detail about himself from Cody. The opening introduces us to Li and Cody, one year after Cody walked out on Li without an explanation. In that time, Li has been trying to understand why Cody left him just as Li was realizing the depths of his feelings for the human. Cody, for his part, has been out for vengeance, becoming a demon mercenary and killing the demons that attacked him and left him for dead.

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