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Book Blitz, Book It, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ+

Book Blitz: Crystal’s House of Queers by Brooke Skipstone

Crystal's House of Queers by Brooke Skipstone

ByMs Ali Cat: Ali Crean | On May 24,21 | 0 Comment

Title: Crystal’s House of Queers
Author: Brooke Skipstone
Genre: Coming of Age, Contemporary, LGBTQ+
Release Date: 24 May 2021

Summary:

Three senior girls in rural Alaska escape their abusive pasts by raising their dyke flag for themselves and their community.

Crystal Rose woke up at three in the morning today, drenched in sweat and breathless after another sex dream with Haley Carson. Later at school in the tiny town of Clear, Alaska, Crystal saves Haley from an assault by her abusive boyfriend.

The two girls renew a love started years ago that had to stay hidden until now. But with Crystal’s grandparents in the hospital with Covid and the possibility of her drug addict parents returning from a 14-year absence, Crystal needs Haley as much as she needs Crystal.

They connect with Payton Reed, a gun-toting artist who helps them feel proud to be gay and willing to stand up to anyone. Together they struggle to make Crystal’s house safe for those who are hated for their love.

Book Blitz, Book It, Fantasy Fiction, LGBTQ+, YA Romance

Book Blitz: The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski

The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski

ByMs Ali Cat: Ali Crean | On May 10,21 | 0 Comment

Title: The Midnight Lie (The Midnight Lie, #1)
Author: Marie Rutkoski
Genre: Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Romance, Young Adult
Release Date: 11 May 2021

Summary:

Set in the world of the New York Times–bestselling Winner’s Trilogy, Marie Rutkoski’s The Midnight Lie is an epic LGBTQ romantic fantasy about learning to free ourselves from the lies others tell us―and the lies we tell ourselves.

Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colors. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.

Nirrim keeps her head down, and a dangerous secret close to her chest.

But then she encounters Sid, a rakish traveler from far away, who whispers rumors that the High Kith possess magic. Sid tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself. But to do that, Nirrim must surrender her old life. She must place her trust in this sly stranger who asks, above all, not to be trusted.

Book Blitz, Book It, Giveaways, LGBTQ+, New Release, Rocker Romance

Release Blitz: Starting from the Top by Lane Hayes

Starting from the Top by Lane Hayes

ByMs Ali Cat: Ali Crean | On March 14,21 | 0 Comment

Title: Starting from the Top (Starting From #5)
Author: Lane Hayes
Genre: Romance, Age Gap, Rock and Roll, Hurt and Comfort, Bisexual, Contemporary Romance
Release Date: 08 March 2021

Summary:

The guitarist, the dad, and a band on the rise…

Johnny

A quiet place to live and some time to recharge before my band heads out on the road again sounds amazing. I wouldn’t mind a distraction too, but my new neighbor is off-limits. There are rules about not getting involved with your bandmate’s ex, right? And Sean isn’t my type anyway. He’s too bossy, too commanding, and he has way too much baggage. I’ve learned that it’s best to let go of the heavy stuff. So why am I so drawn to him?

Sean

Coming out later in life has taught me to protect my privacy at all costs. And while juggling a handful of businesses and two kids isn’t easy, I excel at the art of multitasking and keeping everything separate. But Johnny blurs those lines. He’s easy-going, sweet-natured, and cool. In short, he’s everything I’m not. I want to know all about him…starting from the top.

Adult Fiction, Book Blitz, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ+, Rocker Romance

Book Blitz: Starting from Somewhere by Lane Hayes

Starting from Somewhere by Lane Hayes

ByMs Ali Cat: Ali Crean | On November 23,20 | 0 Comment

Title: Staring From Somewhere (Starting From #4)
Author: Lane Hayes
Genre: Rockstar Romance, LGBTQ+, Opposites Attract, Age Gap
Release Date: 20 November 2020

Summary:

The guitarist and the geek…

Bobby J-

What can I say? I’m a man of many tastes. I know what I like, and I’m not afraid to go for it. And I like the adorable geek from the bar. A lot. He’s smart and sassy…and he doesn’t seem to know or care that I’m in a hot up-and-coming band. However, I just found out he’s the new intern at Scratch Records. Uh-oh, this could get tricky.

Cody-

Confession…I’ve flubbed my mission. My quest is to research cool things and interesting people before I start my job as aerospace analyst—not fall for a rock star. My internship won’t last long if I can’t control this infatuation. Bobby J might look like a bear, but he’s fun and sweet and…oh boy, I think I’m in over my head. But maybe that’s not such a bad thing. After all, you’ve got to start somewhere.

Starting From Somewhere is a MM, bisexual romance with some rock and roll and a little nerdiness! Each book in the Starting From series can be read as a stand-alone.

Blog Tour, Book Blitz, LGBTQ+, Paranormal Fiction, Suspense

Book Blitz: Catch Lili Too by Sophie Whittemore

Catch Lili Too by Sophie Whittemore

ByMs Ali Cat: Ali Crean | On November 20,20 | 0 Comment

Title: Catch Lili Too (Gamin Immortals #1)
Author: Sophie Whittemore
Genre: Paranormal, LGBTQ+
Release Date: 16 November 2020

Lili is a Mesopotamian siren, and life as an immortal being is hard enough as it is. She’s asexual (which is incredibly difficult to reconcile if your entire point as a mythical being is to seduce people to death). She’s also struggling with depression from being alive for so long.

Lili is an absolutely shoddy improv-detective trying to track down a serial killer so ruthless that it makes even her murderous soul uneasy. However, there’s something larger at work than just one serial killer. A small town is hiding an even deadlier, global-scale secret. Forget Area 51 conspiracies. This one beats them all. With magic.

So, what better way to spice up her eternal life than being hired as a vigilante detective to stop a serial killer? Anything, literally anything. She’d trade her left lung to get out of this. Or, perhaps, somebody else’s.

Blog Tour, Bully Romance, High School Romance, LGBTQ+, NA Bully Romance

Blog Tour: Bully King by Andi Jaxon

Bully King by Andi Jaxon

ByMs Ali Cat: Ali Crean | On October 22,20 | 0 Comment

Title: Bully King
Author: Andi Jaxon
Genre: M/M Bully Romance
Release Date: 15 October 2020

Summary:

Bully King, a gripping new M/M bully romance from Andi Jaxon is available now!

I’m the pastor’s son.

He’s the star quarterback for a small Kentucky high school.

While the town worships him, I pray for God to take my life.

He makes my life a living hell by making me his victim.

This perverse game we play could end us both.

How can something that feels so right be so wrong?

The price if the truth is discovered is death, but I can’t stop.

Neither can he.

No one can know.

Can I risk it?

Is Roman King worth dying for?

*This story is a bully romance including dubious consent, assault, talk of suicide and is intended for readers 18+. Please proceed with caution.*

Academy Romance, Book Reviews, Fantasy Fiction, LGBTQ+, New Release, Paranormal Fiction, Urban Fantasy

Book Review: Uriel’s Lariat by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk

Uriel's Lariat by Sarah Biglow and Molly Zenk

ByMs Ali Cat: Ali Crean | On October 22,20 | 0 Comment

Uriel's Lariat by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk — Uriel’s Lariat by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk

Title: Uriel’s Lariat (Celestial Academy #3)
Author: Sarah Biglow and Molly Zenk
Genre: Paranormal Academy Romance
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lilith and Chris are at the center of a new mystery!

AND… Zuri and Miry come to the point where the curiosity finally hunts the cat!

Uriel’s Lariat centers around the mystery of who is burning the fallen to death. Zuri and Miry have their sights set on Lilith and Chris because they have the most to gain by more destruction.

Book It, Fantasy Fiction, Fantasy Romance, LGBTQ+, New Release

New Release: Of Heart and Wings by Debbie McQueen

Of Heart and Wings by Debbie McQueen

ByMs Ali Cat: Ali Crean | On October 11,20 | 0 Comment

Title: Of Heart and Wings (Dragon King #1)
Author: Debbie McQueen
Genre: Fantasy
Release Date: 11 October 2020

Raiden is the firstborn son and heir to the throne. When his father is injured, the weight of the crown is heavier than ever. At seventeen years old, Raiden isn’t sure he can live up to the king’s legacy.

Egan is a dragon who appears human. He works for his family as a blacksmith. The secret he must protect keeps him from getting close to anyone.

After a chance encounter, Raiden discovers Egan’s secret. They form a friendship forged by trust, it soon blossoms into something neither of them expected. The strength they find in each other may just help them rise up to meet their destinies.