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Announcements, Best of 2019 Lists, and This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Announcements, Best of 2019 Lists, and This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
I am pushing back the announcements I intended to make until next Sunday. Time, RL, and the holidays got away with me as they have been doing so often lately. We will be posting a reduced schedule to allow everyone here to enjoy all their holidays, whatever they may be.
We will be sharing our Best of Lists through the end of December and all through January, starting with our reviewer Lucy’s. See how her list compares with yours, and do you see some that you can add from hers to yours? I hope so. Let us know what you think we should be on our Best of Lists too. We love and value your input.
Best of 2019 Lists
From Lucy:
In no particular order:
Yuletide Treasure by Eliot Grayson
Hidden Hearts by Clare London
Made for You by Anyta Sunday
Reluctant Husband by Eliot Grayson
Finders Keepers Audio by NR Walker, Narrated by Joel Leslie
Twice Shy by Sally Malcolm
Puzzle Me This by Eli Easton
Happy for You by Anyta Sunday
Team Luker by Nell Iris
Nothing Ventured Audio by Jay Northcote
Full Bodied by Shea Balik
Love Around the Corner by Sally Malcolm
This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Sunday, December 22:
- Announcements, Best of 2019 Lists, and This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Monday, December 23:
- Review Tour – J. R. Lawrie – Let Your Heart Be Light
- Release Blitz – Nell Iris – Four Christmases
- A Stella Review Model Christmas by Jaime Samms
- An Alisa Review : Let Your Heart Be Light by J. R. Lawrie
Tuesday, December 24:
- A Christmas Yarn by CC Bridges AUTHOR TOUR
- BLITZ Forbidden Bond by Lee Colgin
- A MelanieM Review: Earnest Ink by Alex Hall
- An Alisa Review The Detective’s Angel by J.B. Buell
Wednesday, December 25:
- BLITZ Life Minus Me by Sara Codair
Thursday, December 26:
- Review Tour – RJ Scott & V.L. Locey – Christmas Lights (Owatonna U Hockey #4)
- Release Blitz – Sam Burns – Wren and Oak (Rowan Harbor Cycle #9)
- Release Blitz Unexpected by KM Neuhold
- A MelanieM Review: Christmas Lights (Owatonna U Hockey #4) by RJ Scott & V.L. Locey
- A Chaos Moondrawn Review A Christmas Yarn by CC Bridges
Friday, December 27:
- 99c Book Blast – Little Red (Big Bad Wolves Book One) by Queenie Wise
- A ;MelanieM Review: Window Dressing by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga
- A Stella Review Socks for an Otter by Posy Roberts
Saturday, December 28:
- A MelanieM Audio Review: RDH3 by NR Walker and Joel Leslie (Narrator)
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More Holiday Stories and This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
More Holiday Stories and Recommendations
Heading into the second week of December, we still have reading lists full of holiday stories and we thought to add to yours. H.B. chimed in with some recommendations for stories to read this holiday season. Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words is adding to our list right after H.B.’s. Want to help add on to the Holiday Reading or Listening List? Comment below!
🎄From HB:
I haven’t had a lot of time to read the last couple of months so I’ll share the holiday books I do plan to read.
Santas Little Helper by Quinn Ward
The Boss of Christmas Present by A.E. Ryecart
Defrosting Jack by Jocelynn Drake
The Christmas Bones by Richard Amos [probably less holiday like and more mystery]
Snowfall and Romance by Wendy Rathbone
Sugar Cookie Kisses by Jena Wade
🎄We will add those to the stories we have already mentioned:
Peter Cratchit’s Christmas Carol by Drew Marvin
Mr. Naughty List (Home for the Holidays #2) by Leta Blake
Mr. Right Now by Annabeth Albert
Home for Christmas (Texas #9) by R.J. Scott and Narrated by: Sean Crisden.
The Christmas Deal by Keira Andrews
The Christmas Oaks (Laurel Holidays #1) by V.L. Locey.
A Christmas Wedding by A E Ryecart
717 Miles Christmas by Sophia Soames (and the original story 717 Miles by Sophia Soames)
A Boyfriend For Christmas by Jay Northcote
Yuletide Treasure (Goddess-Blessed #3) by Eliot Grayson
Mr. Frosty Pants (Home for the Holidays #1) by Leta Blake and John Solo (Narrator)
And to be reviewed this week....
Stocking Stuffers, A Holiday Themed Romantic M/M Anthology
Christmas Riches by H.L. Day
Red Popcorn Strings and Gumball Rings by Nell Iris
This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Sunday, December 8:
- More Holiday Stories and This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Monday, December 9:
- Release Blitz – Sleigh Duty by L.M. Brown
- Review Tour – V.L. Locey – The Christmas Oaks
- BLITZ Grimmer Intentions by Jodi Hutchins
- A MelanieM Review : The Christmas Oaks (Laurel Holidays #1) by V.L. Locey
- An Alisa Review: A Timely Gift by Kris T. Bethke
- A MelanieM Audio Review: Mr. Frosty Pants (Home for the Holidays #1) by Leta Blake
Tuesday, December 10:
- BLITZ Ablaze by Elvira Bell
- Blog Tour Captivating by Onley James
- An Alisa Review: Hearts of Magic by Kay Doherty
- A Stella Review: Christmas Riches by H.L. Day
- A Chaos Moondrawn Review: Unfettered by Kate Hawthorne
Wednesday, December 11:
- “Back Door Into Purgatory” by Rory Ni Coileain Tour
- Blog Tour – We Still Live by Sara Dobie Bauer
- Review Tour for His Hart’s Command (Nothing Special #6) by A.E. Via
- A MelanieM Review: We Still Live by Sara Dobie Bauer
- A MelanieM Review: Back Door Into Purgatory (SoulShares Series Book 9) by Rory Ni Coileain
- An Alisa Audio Review:His Hart’s Command (Nothing Special #6) by A.E. Via and Aiden Snow (Narrator)
Thursday, December 12:
- TOUR ANYONE BUT YOU by Brien Michaels
- A Barb the Zany Old Lady Review: On the Same Page by KC Wells
- An Alisa Review: Awakening (Wild Oak #1) by J.J. Harper
- A Lucy Review: Stocking Stuffers, A Holiday Themed Romantic M/M Anthology
- A MelanieM Audio Review: Red Dirt Heart 3 by NR Walker and Joel Leslie (Narrator)
Friday, December 13:
- Release Blitz Signal – J. R. Lawrie – Let Your Heart Be Light
- A Lucy Review:Tricks, Treats and a Spider (Winter Home Book 2) by Kassandra Lea
- A Chaos Moondrawn Review: Changes Coming Down (Changes #1) by Kaje Harper
- A Lila Review: Red Popcorn Strings and Gumball Rings by Nell Iris
- A MelanieM Review: Cowboy Seeks Husband by Leta Blake and Indra Vaughn
Saturday, December 14:
- A MelanieM Review: I Buried a Witch (Bedknobs and Broomsticks #2) by Josh Lanyon
Love Holiday Romances? Check Out the Release Blitz with Excerpts for Stocking Stuffers: A Holiday Themed Romantic M/M Multi-Author Collection
Stocking Stuffers
An MM Holiday Anthology
H Q Kingsley, Meredith Spies, Angelo Diaz, Denise Wells,
Megs Pritchard, JP Sayles, Colette Davison, Alie Nolan
Release Date: 12.01.19
Blurb
An MM holiday romance anthology. A collection of sweet, steamy, fun holiday stories from MM authors.
Amazon: http://bit.ly/StockingStuffersKK
Apple Books: http://bit.ly/AppleStockingStuffers
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/BNStockingStuffers
ALL BLURBS
Fix Me Up by H.Q. Kingsley
Nettles Small and Ian Montgomery were best friends once upon a time…
Nettles Small has retreated to his old family cabin, isolated in the woods for the peace and quiet he needs to write his dissertation. He expects a full two weeks of absolutely no disruptions as he buries himself in research and lab experiments. But when an outdoor experiment goes haywire and his equipment explodes across the mountain, knocking an unsanctioned snowboarder off his board, his plans quickly change.
Ian Montgomery is on his way to the winter olympics. he’s trained his ass off for years and finally made it. But on his way to shred down one of his secret slopes, Ian is unexpectedly knocked off his board by an unknown object and the person who rushes to nurse him back to his feet is someone he had never expected to see again.
Teaser Quote: Fix Me Up by H.Q. Kingsley
“Night of the Moving Parts?” Ian asked, looking skeptical. “That sounds like a porno.”
“It’s not a porno.”
“How would you know, though?” he pressed, grinning at me. “Have you ever seen a porno, Nettles?”
Jingle My Bells by Meredith Spies
Rowan
Less than two weeks till the winter solstice and somehow it’s my fault the witches have misplaced their damned bells. If they weren’t such jerks about demon-borns being part of the Grand Council and their plans, maybe they wouldn’t need to use the stupid things anyway. But until they’re ready to admit that without us, there’d be no them, I guess they’re out of luck. It’s just dirty pool to send Whitaker Frost, scion of the Frost witch clan and sexiest man alive ohmygods to my shop when I’ve been accused of hiding those damned bells and endangering the witches’ annual winter solstice ritual to maintain their powers.
Whitaker
No matter what Rowan thinks, I haven’t forgotten our encounter at the summer solstice, and I know for a fact he hasn’t. The way he looks at me when he sees me in his shop just before the winter solstice is enough to set me on fire without the help of any of his demon magic. I don’t blame him for being hesitant with me—I am a witch, after all, and witches have been doing their damnedest for centuries to keep demon-born out of magical communities and gatherings. I wish he’d understand that I not only want him in the council, but in my bed, my life…
Jake’s Heart for Christmas by Angelo Diaz
Two online friends meeting up for an unforgettable Christmas vacation.
After facing some trouble back home, Declan was more than eager to spend Christmas with his online best friend, Jake, in his hometown of Winterwood. It was everything he’d hoped it would be. The town was friendly, Jake was a ray of sunshine, and the spirit of Christmas was in every corner. What he didn’t expect was the growing connection between him and Jake. The more time Declan spent with Jake, the more the line between friendship and something more started to blur. Maybe the trip to Winterwood was exactly what Declan needed to find himself again.
Now, all he wanted for Christmas was to win over Jake’s heart.
Jake’s Heart For Christmas is a sweet and spicy Hallmark-style Christmas romance featuring best friends becoming lovers, sexual awakening, first times, hot kiss under the mistletoe, and a happy ending!
Excerpt: Jake’s Heart For Christmas by Angelo Diaz
I felt my whole body sweating before I even looked up, already guessing what it could be. When Declan and I lifted our eyes, my assumption was correct. A mistletoe hung right above us. Its red bow had little gold outlines with specs of white along the leaves to represent snow.
Declan and I looked at each other with widened expressions on our faces. This couldn’t be happening, right? Not after the awkwardness we experienced earlier that day.
Looking to Bruce and Cassidy, I shook my head. “Oh, I-I don’t think this is a good idea. I mean, Declan’s–”
“Jake,” Declan calling my name stopped my rambling.
When I faced him, he gave me a reassuring grin.
“It’s okay,”
“Are you sure?” I asked, but it came off as more of a whisper.
Declan nodded.
Now, I was positive that I was sweating underneath all my layers. My heart was drumming so loud, my ears were ringing. Declan and I were under a mistletoe, and he was giving me the okay to kiss him. I studied his face for any signs of awkwardness or discomfort, but I didn’t find any. All I saw in those dark chocolate-colored eyes of his was…something. Fondness? Tenderness? Caring? It was hard to decipher.
I took a step closer to him, inhaling the scent of my soap he used to shower with this morning mixed with the subtle hint of his cologne. He licked his lips for a brief second, and the sight had my cock swelling in my pants. I remembered how hard I felt when his body was against mine. The way his hands felt in mine when he pinned me down. It was playful, and erotic all at the same time.
I gulped, slowly lifting my hands to cup his cheeks. His skin was cold from the air outside. The faintest stubble tickling my fingers. Declan’s eyes slowly closed as he leaned his head down towards me. Mine closed just as I lifted my chin, and I nearly cried out at the feel of his lips pressed to mine. It was warm. Electrifying. Amazing.
When our lips parted, I stayed put, waiting to see if Declan would pull away or not. He didn’t. Instead, he brought his lips back to mine, deepening the contact. I felt his tongue pressing my lips, seeking entrance. I willingly opened up, allowing his tongue to explore my mouth. I groaned at the sensation, wanting more. Needing more. When I felt his fingers running into the curls of my hair, I felt my eyes burning with unshed tears.
How was it that I was kissing a straight guy, and it turned out to be the best kiss of my life?
Rebel Without A Clause by Denise Wells
Blurb Coming Soon
All Wrapped Up by Megs Pritchard
Crispin Jones had known Roan virtually his whole life, but when his disastrous marriage ended, he began to see Roan in a new light. He wasn’t simply his friend anymore. His feelings had changed to something more.
Christmas was approaching and Crispin had decided that it was the time to tell Roan the truth. The office party seemed the perfect opportunity. Would Roan accept his declarations of love, or would Crispin’s admission ruin years of friendship between them?
A Christmas Wish by JP Sayle
Can Christmas wishes come true?
Roman Austin is shy, more than a little geeky, and thinks he’s overweight. Past experience has taught him that he’s better off with his nose buried in a book. Until the boy who left town years ago returns.
Donavan’s return makes Roman face what he’s avoided for years, himself. With each new revelation, can Roman see what is right in front of him? Will past secrets and a meddling brother stop Roman from finding love with the one man he never knew wanted him?
A Christmas Wish is a standalone sweet gay romance, a small-town friendship, and a guaranteed HFN
Teaser Quote: A Christmas Wish by JP Sayle
Roman
“Back off, I saw him first.”
Gabriel glanced at me, smirking. “What are we? Five-year-olds fighting over a new toy! If he saw you with your nose pressed against the glass, peering out like some crazed stalker, you’d stand no chance. Anyway, I’m the cute one.”
One Room at the Inn by Colette Davison
Travel photographer, Ellis, is driving home for Christmas, but a freak snowstorm forces him to seek refuge in the Holiday Inn. He doesn’t expect to meet his two best friends from high school there, or to end up having to share a room with them.
Although eight years apart has changed them all, Ellis realises he still has strong feelings for fit footballer, Zev, and loveable geek, PK. A game of Never Have I Ever and a bottle of Applejack bourbon leads to revelations about their feelings for one another.
Can anything be the same for these three men after an unexpected night of passion?
One Room at the Inn is a friends to lovers, MMM Christmas romance, with steamy scenes and lots of snow.
Teaser Quote: One Room at the Inn by Colette Davison
“As far as I can tell, we’ve spent most of the evening so far tripping over ourselves to hide our mutual attraction. So what if it’s purely physical? We’re snowed in. It’s Christmas Eve. Let’s give ourselves, and each other, a fucking awesome Christmas present and then go our merry ways tomorrow.”
Until After Christmas by Alie Nolan
Henry isn’t a fan of Christmas and usually spends the holiday alone, wallowing in self-pity. Until he gets drunk with his adorable, awkward co-worker at the office Christmas party and somehow finds himself with Christmas plans for the first time in years.
Callum is tired of his family setting him up with random strangers at Christmas, so when Henry offers to pretend to be his boyfriend for the holiday, it seems like he’s found the perfect solution… until real feelings get mixed up into their fake relationship.
Teaser Quote: Until After Christmas by Alie Nolan
I hadn’t ever been someone’s boyfriend before, so I thought it might be fun to be pretend boyfriends for a few days, just until after Christmas.
November Tidings and This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
November Tidings and Things Unexpected
So you know how you set out to do one thing but life gets in the way? That’s how my Saturday started. I was all set to sit down, get organized, write my Sunday blog, etc but I noticed that my smallest of furkids breathing was laboured as she trucked around the house. Granted that everyone and their brother had their leaf blowers out and had small hurricanes of moldy leaves flying everywhere but no, something was off…more than the usual small health thing she has. So I sat looked, listened, debated.
But not very long. Trusted my instincts because damnit I knew what those sounds were.
Off to the vets after a hurried phone call we went.
I love my vets, they fit us right in early, the waiting room wasn’t too bad that morning, surprisingly. Wow, I thought…we got lucky. Our name got called and into a room we went …where we waited…and waited and waited…and you start to wonder what’s taking so long.
Then come the conversations from the inner hallway….about the emergency that had just come in….surgeries….major punctures…skull…
I’m telling you…right there…knowing that someone’s beloved pet was fighting for their life and someone was there waiting…waiting..waiting..hoping…
It changes everything.
My vet remained in surgery, another came in to take over routine calls and my girl has bronchitis..probably from the new (and never again) mobile groomer we tried out 2 weeks ago. She’s dosed up and will be fine. It was a long day but my thoughts continually go back to that other room, that other owner, that other pet. I so hope with all my heart the news was good …..all went home eventually.
You just never know what a day will bring.
So tonight I’m crawling into bed with my furkids, my favorite comfort reads and my softest socks. And maybe some hot chocolate. Or wine. Definitely wine. The clouds have started arriving but all the snow has stayed north so far.
Snuggles are definitely in order.
I will get organized later on. I promise. Today? It’s all about perspective and hugs. Lots of those. And thinking about how quickly things can change.
This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Sunday, November 10:
- November Tidings and This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Monday, November 11:
- Release Blitz Adore by Ella James
- Release Blitz A New Empire (Fog City #3) by Layla Reyne
- BLITZ Slashed and Mashed, Seven Gayly Subverted Stories by Andrew J. Peters
- Blog Tour for The Shifter’s Shotgun Mating by Ardy Kelly
- An Alisa Review Wishing and Hoping by Tinnean
- An Alisa Review: The Shifter’s Shotgun Mating (Lone Wolves Ranch #2) by Ardy Kelly
- A Chaos Moondrawn Review: Master of Obsidian by Jaime Craig
Tuesday, November 12:
- RELEASE BLITZ Soft Limits: A Deviations Novel by Jodi Payne
- Release Blitz Signal – Across The Pond (Raptors #2) – RJ Scott & VL Locey
- BLITZ Pulse of My Heart by Jessi Noelle
- A MelanieM Review: Mastering the Flames (The Beacon Hill Sorcerer #4) by SJ Himes
- A Barb the Zany Old Lady Audio Review: Two Man Advantage (Point Shot #1) by V.L. Locey and Sean Crisden (Narrator)
- A MelanieM Review: The King’s Honour by JL Merrow
Wednesday, November 13:
- Review Tour – Sally Malcolm – Twice Shy (A New Milton Novel)
- BLITZ The Sun Still Rises by Laura Bailo
- BLITZ Holiday Gridlock by Gretchen Evans
- A Lucy Review: Twice Shy (A New Milton Novel) by Sally Malcolm
- A MelanieM Review: Counter Culture by JL Merrow
- A Chaos Moondrawn Review:Two Divided by Zero (Zero Rising #2) by Jackie Keswick
Thursday, November 14:
- Release Blitz Unbreakable (a Heaven and Hell Club prequel) by Colette Davison
- Release Blitz – In This Bed of Snowflakes We Lie by Sophia Soames
- Mr. Right Now by Annabeth Albert Release Blitz,
- A Stella Review: In This Bed of Snowflakes We Lie by Sophia Soames
- An Alisa Review Înflori by A.F. Henley
- A MelanieM Review Unbreakable (a Heaven and Hell Club prequel) by Colette Davison
Friday, November 15:
- Release Blitz – Suki Fleet – For Sam, times infinity
- Blog Tour Rules for Santa by Susan Hawke
- A Stella Review Yuletide Treasure (Goddess-Blessed #3) by Eliot Grayson
- A Melanie Review Marked Yours by Elizabeth Noble
- A Free Dreamer Review: Earnest Ink by Alex Hall
Saturday, November 16:
- A MelanieM Audio Review:Red Dirt Heart (Red Dirt #1) by N.R. Walker, and Joel Leslie (Narrator)
Happy Halloween and It’s Into November! This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Happy Halloween and It’s Into November!
Yes,it’s almost Halloween. Pumpkins are out, so are the decorations. How is your house and neighborhood looking? Spooky? Chilling and trendy enough for all the trick or treaters that will be calling this week?
I have been busy getting in my treats while reading SJ Himes marvelous Beacon Hills Sorcerer series, perfect for Halloween. Full of vampires, sorcerers, ghouls, ghosts, lichs, and everything else you can think of. Even hellhounds. I’m loving it and will be reviewing every book in the series starting on Saturday. More holiday books are coming your way as well, so be on the look out. Til the season….and we are hopping right in.
But I’m leaving you with the most fun traditions…pumpkin carving. Here are some of the 2019 pumpkin designs. Any here you would like to try ? Check them out…
Yep, that’s one for ages! lol Here is another.
A Landtern fish pumpkin. I need that. Next to Dory!
Eye see you!
There you go…..a smattering, a gathering of gross, silly, wonderful ideas of all things pumpkin. How did your pumpkins turn out this year? Let me know!
This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Sunday, October 27:
- Happy Halloween and It’s Into November!
- This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Monday, October 28:
- Review Tour – Anna Martin – Something Wild
- BLITZ Sons of Rome by Karrie Roman
- Blog Tour for HIVE OF SECRETS AND SPELLS by Ellen Jane
- A MelanieM Review Something Wild by Anna Martin
- A Lila Review A Long Road to Love by Dakota Storm
- A Chaos Moondrawn Review: A Faerie Story by Barbara Elsborg
Tuesday, October 29:
- BLITZ for He Dreams Magic by Emme C. Taylor
- Blog Tour Nuts by SE Jakes
- Tour for The Dragon CEO’s Assistant by Jenn Burke
- A Stella Review Pumpkin Rolls and Porn Sounds by Kris T. Bethke
- A Chaos Moondrawn Review: Nuts (Ace’s Wild #2) by S.E. Jakes
- A Barb the Zany Old Lady Audio Review: Nova Praetorian by NR Walker and Joel Leslie (narrator)
Wednesday, October 30:
- Review Tour – Rain Carrington – 33 Degrees of Separation
- Audio Blitz – Nothing Special V – AE Via
- A Barb the Zany Old Lady Review: Natural Disaster (Storm Chasers #1) by Erin McLellan
- A MelanieM Review: The Dragon CEO’s Assistant by Jenn Burke
- An Alisa Review: The Boyfriend Trap by J.B. Buell
- A MelanieM Review:33 Degrees of Separation (Legacy Book 3) by Rain Carrington
Thursday, October 31:
- That Time I… Survived My Teens by Craig Barker Michelle, Blog Tour
- BLITZ Claiming Marcus by Jocelynn Drake
- Book Blast – Memoirs of the Human Wraiths Box Set and Omnibus by F.E. Feeley Jr.
- An Ashez Review: Doctor’s Orders (Paint #3.5) by Emma Jaye
- A Lila Audio Review: One-Eyed Royals (Seven of Spades #4) by Cordelia Kingsbridge, Wyatt Baker (Narrator)
- A Lucy Review: Clueless Cabot by André D. Michaels
Friday, November 1:
- Review Tour – Nightside: An Erie Vampire Tale – V.L. Locey
- Release Blitz Stocking Stuffers by Erin McLellan
- Release Blitz Rules for Santa by Susan Hawke
- Audio Review Tour – Two Man Advantage – V.L. Locey
- An Alisa review : Nightside: An Erie Vampire Tale by V.L. Locey
- A Melanie Review Insatiable (Witches of the Big Easy 0.5) by Shannon West and T.S. McKinney
Saturday, November 2:
- A MelanieM Review: The Necromancer’s Dilemma (The Beacon Hill Sorcerer #2) by S.J. Himes
Release Blitz – LEGENDARY LOVES Volume 2
RELEASE BLITZ
Collection Title: Legendary Loves Volume 2
Publisher: JMS Books, LLC
Cover Artist: Written Ink Designs
Length: 71 700 words
Release Date: October 19, 2019
Blurb
JMS Books’ Trios are themed collections of three gay romance stories by a trio of authors. Each story is available separately, but readers can get all three for a discounted bundle price.
Legendary Loves Volume 2 contains three paranormal shifter M/M romances just in time for Halloween!
It contains these stories:
In My Arms Again by Nell Iris: Oxen is lonely, feeling like he’s waiting for something, and can’t focus. But when a very ill stranger collapses on his doorstep, everything changes. The stranger, Vinge, is a Pegasus unable to transform. Both men feel an instant connection that swiftly grows deeper. The questions surrounding Vinge are many. Why is he so familiar? What will it take for the depth of their connection be revealed?
The Murky Depths by Kassandra Lea: Tired of the daily grind of his job, Keston heads out for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Kona Woods. Turns out he isn’t alone, though, as there are others lurking in the shadows. When a near-death experience brings Ness waltzing into his life, everything Keston thought he knew is turned upside down. Will facing what scares him bring to Keston’s life what it’s missing most?
Weekend at Bigfoot’s by Addison Albright: There’s nothing about perky — twinky? — Oliver Hughes that would make Sensational News’ (Never Fake! We Swear!) reporter Wilson Banks think Bigfoot actually exists. But while pursuing soundbites for a tabloid story about Bigfoot, Wilson witnesses something he wasn’t meant to see. In Wilson’s new reality, is there room for love with someone whose dreams are as big as his … er … feet?
Buy Links
The books will all be 20% off at the publisher’s site through October 25.
Legendary Loves, Volume 2
Publisher | B&N | Kobo | iBooks
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z7G17JM/
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Z7G17JM/
BOOK 1
Book Title: In My Arms Again
Author: Nell Iris
Publisher: JMS Books, LLC
Cover Artist: Written Ink Designs
Length: 21 809 words
Release Date: October 19, 2019
Genre/s: M/M Historical Paranormal Fantasy Gay Romance
Trope/s: Soulmates, age difference, hurt/comfort
Themes: Finding your soulmate, reunited, family conflict, acceptance
Heat Rating: 3 flames
It is a standalone story.
Buy Links
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Two strangers. An unexpected familiarity. Instant connection.
Blurb
Trapped in a growing sense of restlessness, Oxen the hunter is lonely. Feeling like he’s waiting for something—or someone—he’s unable to focus on getting ready for winter. But when a handsome and very ill stranger collapses on his doorstep, everything changes.
Vinge is from a Pegasus family but has never been able to transform. As soon as he awakens in Oxen’s care, both men feel an instant connection, which grows deeper as Oxen nurses him back to health. Something profound within each man calls out to the other, but neither knows what it is.
The questions surrounding Vinge and their deepening relationship are many. Why is Vinge so familiar to Oxen when they have clearly never met? Why are they both reluctant to take the first step to a real commitment? And what will it take for the true depth of their connection be revealed?
Excerpt
His eyes are still closed when I kneel next to the bed again, but I can tell he’s awake by the way his head tracks my movements.
“I will lift your head and help you drink,” I explain before touching him again, and he tilts his chin down, giving me permission. I slide my hand around his neck, cup the back of his head, and ease it off the bed. He drinks in deep gulps until the bowl is empty, and when I lower him back down to the pillow, he sighs.
“Thank you, Hunter.”
I stiffen at his words. “Do you know me?”
Slowly, he moves his hand from his side and lays it on his chest. “I feel you,” he says.
“How?” My head is spinning with all the questions this man’s arrival has brought. For every passing hour, they multiply, and I can no longer keep track of them all.
The stranger doesn’t answer my question—somehow I knew he wouldn’t—so I try another approach. “I am afraid you have me at a disadvantage. I know not who you are.”
His pries his eyelids open, long eyelashes fluttering like a hummingbird’s wing. Even in the dim light of the cabin—cast only by the flames in the hearth—I can make out the color of his eyes: so dark they’re almost completely black, generously sprinkled with flecks of gleaming gold, and despite the obvious tiredness, his gaze is bottomless and intense. It pulls me in and settles some of the restlessness in my chest at the same time.
And when he looks at me, I understand what he’s talking about.
I can feel him, his presence. As though his heart beats next to mine in my chest. As though his breath mingles with mine when it leaves my mouth, as though I see myself through his eyes. As though I know him.
“My name…” His voice falters.
“…is Vinge,” I finish, a gasp escaping at my own words.
“Yes.”
BOOK 2
Book Title: The Murky Depths
Author: Kassandra Lea
Publisher: JMS Books, LLC
Cover Artist: Written Ink Designs
Length: 20 106 words
Release Date: September 19, 2019
Genre/s: M/M Paranormal/Urban Fantasy
Heat Rating: 1 flame
It is a standalone story.
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Who…or what is lurking in the shadows?
Blurb
While Keston enjoys his occasional video game tournaments with the kid across the hall, he’s grown tired of the daily grind of his job. With a bit of a push from his boss, he heads out for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Kona Woods. A little time away from the hustle and bustle sounds like just the thing he needs.
Turns out he isn’t alone, though, as there are others lurking in the shadows. When a near-death experience brings Ness waltzing into his life, everything Keston thought he knew is turned upside down, and he runs in fear.
But will facing what scares him bring to Keston’s life what it’s missing most?
Excerpt
“Crap,” he growled. Keston scrambled for the paddle as the first fat raindrop landed on his cheek, coursing down like a year he didn’t remember crying. The once gentle rocking was becoming stomach upsetting and mixed with his actions threatened to capsize him. “Crap, crap, crappity.”
Why didn’t you check the weather forecast, you fanned fool? Instead of being a sitting duck for an electric charge you could be sitting safely before a fire while letting the storm rage on. Even sticking to his original plan would have had better results, he’d simply have raced back through the woods with prayers of no branches falling on his head. Being soaked head to toe he could accept.
Which might happen sooner than he hoped.
The wind picked up, forcing the trees to dance and tearing the leaves from their branches. Keston pitched dangerously to one side and narrowly avoided taking an unwanted swim by shifting his weight the other way. His belongings slid back and forth along the bottom of the canoe. Lightning. Thunder. His pounding heart prodded by fear and adrenaline. And then it hit, the deluge of rain, almost like having a bucket of water dumped over his head, or perhaps this was how coaches felt after the end of a great game when thee players got all excited and doused them in Gatorade or whatever.
He was soaked instantly.
And it was a cold rain, one that dropped the temperature significantly in a matter of seconds. Gone was the beautiful autumn day replaced with a chill that left each breath as a puff on the wind. Keston shivered, somehow managing to wrap his fingers around the paddle. He gripped it tightly and dipped one end into the lake, which by now was tossing him about as if he was a rubber ducky in a child’s bath.
The waves were getting worse.
BOOK 3
Book Title: Weekend at Bigfoot’s
Author: Addison Albright
Publisher: JMS Books, LLC
Cover Artist: Written Ink Designs
Length: 29 800 words
Release Date: September 19, 2019
Genre/s: M/M Contemporary Paranormal Gay Romance (with a pinch of Mystery and Comedy)
Trope/s: Meet Cute, Forbidden Love, Fling Turns into More
Themes: Love (or at least lust) at first sight, secrets, paranormal surprise
Heat Rating: 3 flames
It is a standalone story.
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It wasn’t supposed to be REAL!
Blurb
It wasn’t supposed to be REAL! Bigfoot doesn’t actually exist. Yetis, shifters, creatures of the night … none of those exist. Right? Right?
There’s nothing about perky—some might even say twinky—Oliver Hughes that would make a skeptic like Sensational News’ (Never Fake! We Swear!) reporter Wilson Banks think otherwise. But while pursuing soundbites for a tabloid story about Bigfoot, Wilson witnesses something he wasn’t meant to see.
In Wilson’s new reality, is there room for love with someone whose dreams are as big as his … er … feet?
This fun novella has a paranormal twist, a hint of mystery, and a flavorful dollop of romantic comedy. Mix it all together for a satisfying HEA!
Excerpt
Wilson’s gaze traveled lower, and if possible, widened further. Because holy mother of Sasquatch, Yeti, and the Abominable Snowman, Emma Pearson had not been exaggerating when she’d insinuated that Bigfoot was well-hung. If anything, she’d underplayed it.
Bigfoot—that’s who he had to be—squawked again with a noise that had an admonishing tone, as if calling out Wilson’s rudeness for gawking at his junk, then covered said junk with his massive hands.
“Sorry,” Wilson muttered. It was reflexive and seemed weird in the circumstances to be calmly apologizing to Bigfoot. Why the hell wasn’t he freaking the fuck out? Most normal people would be.
A vision of Mark screeching, “I don’t think I’ve ever once seen you get worked up over anything,” flashed through Wilson’s head. Apparently Mark had a point.
Wilson blinked. There would be absolutely no way to get the mouth and flaring nostrils of this…creature so perfect in such a close inspection if he wasn’t real. He was real.
And if this was the ultimate test of pragmatism, then—Wilson straightened his back—he was going to pass it with flying colors.
About the Authors
Nell Iris
Nell Iris is a romantic at heart who believes everyone deserves a happy ending. She’s a bona fide bookworm (learned to read long before she started school), wouldn’t dream of going anywhere without something to read (not even the ladies room), loves music (and singing along but let’s face it, she’s not Celine Dion), and is a real Star Trek nerd (Make it so). She loves words, poetry, wine, and Sudoku, and absolutely adores elephants!
Nell believes passionately in equality for all regardless of race, gender or sexuality, and wants to make the world a better, less hateful, place.
Nell is a 40-something bisexual Swedish woman, married to the love of her life, and a proud mama of a grown daughter. She left the Scandinavian cold and darkness for warmer and sunnier Malaysia a few years ago, where she spends her days writing, surfing the Internet, enjoying the heat, and eating good food. One day she decided to chase her life long dream of being a writer, sat down in front of her laptop, and wrote a story about two men falling in love.
Nell Iris writes gay romance, prefers sweet over angsty, and loves writing diverse and different characters.
Author Links
Blog/Website | Facebook Author Page | Facebook Profile
Twitter: @nellirisauthor | Instagram: @nell_iris | Goodreads
Kassandra Lea
Born to a military family, Kassandra Lea has been reading since she could hold a book. Growing up she wanted to be Batman, then she discovered writing and realized she could be whatever she wanted if she lived vicariously through her characters. When not writing, she can be found hanging out with her dog, pursuing her love of horses, and cheering on the Packers. She lives in southern Wisconsin in an old house with her mother, a gang of furry monsters, and a ghost.
Author Links
Facebook | Twitter: @Cheddarsgal | Instagram | Goodreads
Addison Albright
Addison Albright is a writer living in the middle of the USA. Her stories are gay romance in contemporary, fantasy, and paranormal genres. She generally adds a subtle touch of humor, a smidgen of drama/angst, and a healthy dose of slice-of-life to her stories. Her education includes a BS in Education with a major in mathematics and a minor in chemistry. Addison loves spending time with her family, reading, popcorn, boating, french fries, “open window weather,” cats, math, and anything chocolate. She loves to read pretty much anything and everything, anytime and anywhere.
Author Links
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BookBub | QueeRomance Ink | Amazon
Newsletter sign-up | Instagram: (@addison.albright) | Audible
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Heading Towards All Hallows Eve and Our Spooky Recommendations. This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Heading Towards All Hallows Eve and Our Spooky Recommendations
As we head toward Hallows Eve and the pumpkins and decorations are out in full display of one of my favorite holidays, Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words’ stories are trending towards the paranormal, the supernatural, and yes, the downright spooky!
From vampires to werewolves to other things that go bump in the night and are still seeking their own versions of HEA or HFN, I thought I would start sorting through some of our more chilling recommendations! More to come next week and chime in if we have missed some of the new stories!
Story Recommendations for All Hallows Eve!
- A Light Amongst Shadows by Kelly York
- Spirits series by Jordan L. Hawk
- Tyack & Frayne series by Harper Fox
- P.S. I Spook You by SE Harmon
- A Frost of Cares by Amy Rae Durreson
- Whyborne & Griffin series by Jordan L. Hawk
- Motel Pool by Kim Fielding
- “Winter” by Josh Lanyon
- The Tourist by Clare London
- Lesser-Bred series by Adrienne Wilder
- THE GERMAN by Lee Thomas
- COWBOYS & VAMPIRES by Hank Edwards
- MONSTER (Vertex #1) by Soren Summers
- MAN & MONSTER (The Savage Land #2) by Michael Jensen
- In a Dark Wood by Josh Lanyon
- Mummy Dearest by Josh Lanyon
- All In Fear: A Collection of Six Horror Tales by Steve Berman, et al
- Unhinged by Rick R. Reed
- A CHARM OF MAGPIES series by K.J. Charles
- FALLOCAUST series by Quil Carter
- COLD FINGERS by Amy Spector
- THE BOOKS OF BLOOD Vols. 1-6 by Clive Barker
- INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE by Anne Rice
- A DENSITY OF SOULS by Christopher Rice
- DUST OF WONDERLAND by Lee Thomas
- THE WOLF AT THE DOOR by Jameson Currier
- LOST SOULS, & DRAWING BLOOD, by Poppy Z. Brite
- Ally Blue Down
- Sarah Waters Affinity (f/f)
- Bump In the Night series from Riptide
- Jacqueline Rohrbach Speak With the Dead
- The Werewolf on Lowre Few Lane by Bryce Bentley-Tales
- Green Death by Madeleine Ribbon!
- Ground of Insurrection (Wizard Wars, #1) by Mell Eight
This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Word
Sunday, October 20:
- Heading Towards All Hallows Eve and Our Spooky Recommendations.
- This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Monday, October 21:
- Spotlight Tour and Giveaway for Dancing with the Lion: Rise by Jeanne Reames
- Release Blitz – LEGENDARY LOVES Volume 2
- Blog Tour Minuet” by A.M. Leibowitz
- A Stella Review All at Sea by JL Merrow
- An Alisa Review: For a Unicorn’s Happiness (Legendary Shifters #2) by Catherine Lievens
- A Caryn Review: Rise (Dancing with the Lion #2) by Jeanne Reames
- A Lucy Review LEGENDARY LOVES Volume 2 (In My Arms Again by Nell Iris The Murky Depths by Kassandra Lea Weekend at Bigfoot’s by Addison Albright)
Tuesday, October 22:
- Convicted” by Kim Fielding Cover Reveal
- Blog Tour Rules to Break by Susan Hawke
- Release Blitz for Anna Martin – Something Wild
- A MelanieM Review Pine Tree Mary by Ofelia Gränd
- A Lucy Review : Wrangling a Groom (Marital Bliss #2) by D.J. Jamison
- A Lila Audio Review: Their Bounty (Four Mercenaries #1) by K.A. Merikan and Wyatt Baker (Narrator)
Wednesday, October 23:
- Release Blitz – Nightside: An Erie Vampire Tale – V.L. Locey
- Blog Tour Rules to Break by Susan Hawke
- Book Blitz – Adira August – Psychic Men
- First Priority by Este Holland Blog Tour
- An Alisa Review :All or Nothing by Riina Y.T
- A Lila Review: Bishop by A.E. Via
- A Barb the Zany Old Lady Review Best Man (Close Proximity #1) by Lily Morton
Thursday, October 24:
- Release Blitz – Their Special Agent (Thistle Hearts #1) by Mel Gough
- POST The Captain’s Flighty Fireworks by Eleanor Harkstead and Catherine Curzon
- Blog Tour Second Song by Edie Danford
- A Chaos Moondrawn Review: Shot in the Dark (New Amsterdam #3) by Kelly Wyre
- A Barb the Zany Old Lady Audio Review: Deal Maker (Mixed Messages #2) by Lily Morton and Joel Leslie (Narrator)
Friday, October 25:
- Release Blitz – Precariously Mated (D’Vaire, Book 14) by Jessamyn
- BLOG TOUR Wrestling With Hope by DH Starr
- An Alisa Review Wolf, en Garde by A.F. Henley
- A Stella Review What We May Be by Vivien Dean
Saturday, October 26:
- A MelanieM Audio Review: Spencer Cohen 2 by NR Walker and Narrated by Joel Leslie
Book Blitz and Giveaway for BITE Anthology (Clare London, Ruby Moone, Sue Brown, Joanna Chambers)
Buy Links: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Universal Link – Exclusive to Amazon and Available to Borrow with Kindle Unlimited
Vampires old and new, strong and sensual, with desires both predatory and protective. Their attraction is fierce and fascinating, and their love is eternal. We believe they deserve a very special kind of man—and their own happily ever after.
Four best-selling authors bring you their own take on the vampire lover’s story.In Out of Time by Clare London, the ancient vampire Ambrus tries to protect Edward, a newly-turned young man, hoping to bring him comfort, acceptance of his fate, and eventually love.
In Christmas for a Vampire by Ruby Moone, grief-stricken vampire, Ellis Davenport, faces a miserable, lonely life when it seems the love of his life prefers death to eternity with him.
In A Tale Told in Darkness by Sue Brown, Lee comforts his lover with the tale of Brook, a vampire who falls for his neighbour Michael. When the young man is pursued by someone far more dangerous, only Brook can save him.
In Lamb to the Slaughter by Joanna Chambers, there is very little Lucien St. Villiers enjoys more than hunting for beautiful young men who are eager to learn all that Lucien has to teach them.Please note: these stories may also be individually available for purchase at various times. This collection is a special event for 2019.
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