New Release: To Die For by Davidson King #Giveaway

Title: To Die For

Series: Joker's Sin Book 2 (Standalone)

Author: Davidson King

Release Date: July 22, 2020

Gay romance, suspense, action

Length: 224 pages

Self Published

Universal Link: https://books2read.com/u/barq6a
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3970Sw3
 

Synopsis

Managing the bar at Joker’s Sin, a gay nightclub, is Max’s dream job. Where many seek fame or fortune, he’s living his best life, surrounded by family and friends. The only thing he doesn’t have is the guy to complete him.

Lane, AKA Sparkles, sees too much of the person he used to be when he looks at Max, and none of it is good. But the stubborn man won’t let up, and when Sparkles’s past threatens to unravel his whole life, it’s Max who steps in to save him.

Can these two opposites push past their differences to see just how right they are for each other? Will they get a chance before it all falls down around them? Or is their love one to die for?

About Davidson King

Davidson King, always had a hope that someday her daydreams would become real-life stories. As a child, you would often find her in her own world, thinking up the most insane situations. It may have taken her awhile, but she made her dream come true with her first published work, Snow Falling.

When she's not writing you can find her blogging away on Diverse Reader, her review and promotional site. She managed to wrangle herself a husband who matched her crazy and they hatched three wonderful children.

If you were to ask her what gave her the courage to finally publish, she'd tell you it was her amazing family and friends. Support is vital in all things and when you're afraid of your dreams, it will be your cheering section that will lift you up.

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New Release Review: Out On The Serve by Lane Hayes #Review #Giveaway

Title: Out On The Serve
Series: Out In College #7
Author: Lane Hayes
Self Published
Publication Date: July 9, 2020
Length: 210 Pages

Reviewed by Sammy

Synopsis

Roommates to friends to lovers…

Elliot-

I need a roommate fast. Even a temporary one. Beggars can’t be choosers. Going pro after graduation has been intense, and time is precious. Thankfully, Braden seems cool. He’s a little quirky…and very sexy. Of course, I would never get involved with a roommate. That’s a bad idea. Isn’t it?

Braden-

Moving to Long Beach seems like a no brainer. It’ll be a perfect chance to wind down before grad school and a nice respite from my folks. Plus, my new roommate is a great guy. A little messy, but sweet. Gotta admit, I like him more than I should. And we’re off to a strange start when a mutual friend hooks me up with his ex. Elliot’s the one I want, but going from friends to lovers is a risk. We could end up out on the serve…or we could win it all.

Out on the Serve is a low-angst MM, bisexual romance starring two roommates, one neat, one messy, beach volleyball, a lot of sand, and a little summer fun. This story is part of the Out in College series but can be read as a stand-alone.

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Elliot is living his dream—finally graduated and now playing professional volleyball. All he needs now is a roommate and he’ll be set. When his friend brings by Braden the guy looks familiar and turns out to be a fellow ball player like himself—how perfect. Plus the guys is easy on the eyes but there is no way Elliot is going to get involved with his new roommate, especially since his last breakup really left him turned off from anything more than casual, no strings sex.

Braden has his life mapped out for him. A summer to act in a play, some beach time and then on to grad school to finally work in his dad’s business. It’s all there before him and now he has a place to stay as well. Elliot is fun—a slob, but fun. If they can work out the cleaning thing everything is going to be great. Of course he’s gorgeous but it wouldn’t be prudent to get involved with a roommate plus Braden is only there for a few weeks—after the summer is over he is off to school. So why does he keep wanting to wrap his arms around Elliot and taste his lips?

Lane Hayes has released book seven in her Out in College series and it is really quite sweet. Out on the Serve may have crossover characters but it is definitely a standalone. Elliot and Braden just work on so many levels and watching them grow closer and maneuver the tangle of a pre-planned futures versus what both really want from life is the gist of this story. Both men are bisexual with Braden being newer at being out than Elliot. While Elliot’s mom is proud and quite the character to boot, Braden’s mother is a strict catholic who struggles with her son’s sexuality. It’s the idea that his mom really doesn’t want him to be gay that keeps Braden from fully embracing his chance at happiness with Elliot—that and the time limit that both know is at play.

Along with that theme there’s the best friend, Sophie, who tends to stick her hand in everyone’s business and often seems to be manipulating people and events to cause drama. I wanted to like Sophie but I must admit I struggled mainly because there is so much hinting at the idea that she is deliberately doing things to Elliot. For instance she sets him up with his ex who really hurt him when he broke off their relationship. But why? Is it just because she is jealous she can’t have Elliot. I wish there would have been a final confrontation that actually discussed her reasoning and not just one where Elliot finally comes to terms with her “planning” so I could be sure if she is a nasty person or just a drama queen. However that is of small concern when the story is done so well and the two main characters so incredibly lovable.

Out on the Serve is a very satisfying new adult novel with honest and charismatic characters and a beautiful romance. I love this series and can’t wait to see what comes next from this talented author.

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Random Review: Up For Heir by Stella Starling #Review #Giveaway

Title: Up For Heir
Series: Rosavia Royals #1
Author: Stella Starling
Self Published
Publication date: June 16, 2020
Length: 315 pages 

Reviewed by Nikki

Synopsis

A playboy heir needs: a man to marry, right now.

After spending half his life dodging his duty to the crown, the rebel heir to the Rosavian throne has been told in no uncertain terms that it’s time to settle down. Crown Prince Leopold has one month and a vetted list of suitable princesses, and he will announce his engagement during Rosavia’s Royal Ball. But Leo’s got his own ideas about what really suits him…

Royal Librarian Edvin Blom is good at not attracting attention. Shy and self-conscious of his stutter, he’s used to being overlooked and more than happy to stay in the background. At least, until the crown prince with a wild reputation shows up at the library’s new opening and decides to flirt with Edvin’s sister…

Edvin isn’t at all what Leo thought he wanted, but turns out to be everything he can’t stay away from. Edvin’s been burned by falling for someone out of his league before, though. And believing that Leo has really fallen for him? While Edvin’s drowning in his own doubts and insecurities, that might prove impossible… unless love gives them both a reason to come up for air.

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Up for Heir is the first book in the shared world series, Rosavia Royals. Each book is written by a different author but happen at the same time and in the same place. They don’t have to be read in order but there are some characters in each that you might recognize.

As the crown prince, Leo needs to find a suitable match ASAP. Of course, that plan doesn’t exactly pan out the way he thought when he meets shy Edvin.

I really enjoyed Edvin. He was so, so sweet, and even though he had some self-esteem issues from a horrible ex, he was fierce in his love for his family. Which is a total weakness for me—characters who are normally quiet getting to stand up for those they love? Perfection.

I liked that there wasn’t an issue within this “world” when Leo fell for a man instead of a woman, but I sort of wanted to see him at least react to his attraction since he’d only ever been attracted to women before. Without any sort of reflection or realization, the story doesn’t really fulfill the “awakening” of bisexuality.

The pacing was a little slow in places with a lot of navel gazing during conversations. I’m all for internal realizations but there was a little too much rambling between lines of dialogue sometimes.

Overall, it was a sweet read and I’m interested to see how the rest of the series turns out. Having a whole series of royals finding true love? Definitely sounds like fun!

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