Weekend Update!
Jan 04, 2025 3:51 pm
Hi everyone! Welcome to 2025! I hope this year holds hope and love for all of you and lots of books to read! I have nine releases planned so far. Some of these are anthologies and are shorts while others are longer and part of group projects. I also plan to finish the Mystical Markings series, and add to my Elemental Magic Series which will be more dark fairytale retellings. And I have a few new books planned that I'm not ready to share yet.
The list of books I want to write keeps growing I just need more time to write them all, but I'm hoping to get ahead of my schedule this year and not be quite so stressed about deadlines. Thanks everyone I'm really happy you're along for this ride with me.
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New Releases!
BL Maxwell’s Christmas Collection
https://books2read.com/u/bQnrLe
Enjoy this gay romance collection all set during the holiday season.
A Lot of Snow for Christmas
Two strangers with very different lifestyles stuck together in a snow-covered cabin with no heat or power. It might take more than a cute dog to help them survive it.
Try to Remember
It's Christmas, and time for Andy and Link's yearly party. Erik and Sam are going for the first time since Sam moved to town with him. He imagines a nice evening spent with new friends, but it soon turns out a little different.
The List
Tommy Carter was just minding his own business, taking out the trash from his job at a local bar and grill, when he noticed the man hiding behind the dumpster. He couldn’t get a good look at the guy, and the less he can find out about him, the more curious he becomes. He’d lived through difficult circumstances in his past, and decides if he can help, he will.
Just the Right Chord
Kai and Rory met a few months ago when Kai made a food delivery to Rory’s band. They’ve been together ever since, and neither of them has looked back and craved the single life. Now with the holidays fast approaching, both of them worry about giving the perfect gift to each other.
Two strangers stuck in a cabin during a blizzard, two friends who hope for more, a man who needs a little help, and a new couple spending their first Christmas together. Each story is gay romance and is guaranteed to have a happily ever after.
https://books2read.com/NBHOliday
Nuts and Bolts
https://books2read.com/NutsANDBolts
Hudson Carter returned to Foggy Basin and now owns his family’s hardware store Nuts and Bolts. He not only gained a new business when he moved home, he also found the love of his life.
Jack Hulbert loves all the changes his new boss and boyfriend, Hudson, has made to the old, failing hardware store. But as the holiday season gets closer, he wants to do something different this year.
Jack is from a big family, while Hudson’s an only child. When they're invited to spend Christmas with Jack's family, Hudson is hesitant but willing. When the weather takes a turn there's an even bigger chance of chaos but what's Christmas without chaos?
Steve Reynolds prefers to avoid people, and working as a tech guy at one of the big box electronic stores has guaranteed that. He does the repairs and lets the person at the counter deal with the rest, it’s perfect. Until this year, when the store is downsizing and he’s laid off just before Thanksgiving.
Garrett Juhl loves Christmas more than anyone has loved Christmas before him. Or at least he likes to tell himself that, and while he’s making deliveries for his job, he also pretends he’s Santa. But he’d rather not admit that to anyone.
Desperate for a job Steve takes the first one he’s offered even if he’s not sure he’ll survive it. Being one of Santa’s elves at the local mall has never been something he’d consider, but he’s desperate. When Garrett goes to the mall to see this year's decorations he immediately notices the grouchy elf who even with a frown looks cute in his elf uniform. Maybe this year he could be the one who turns that frown upside down. #loveislove #lgbtbooks #booklovers #lgbtqbooks #readersgonnaread #lgbtqbookstagram #mmholiday #mmholidays #mmholidayromance
Remember When Now in French!
Rappelle-toi (French Edition)
https://www.amazon.com/Rappelle-toi-French-Maxwell-Bl-ebook/dp/B0DNFKZXNR
La vie d'Andrew Lawson à Sacramento est passée de tout ce dont il rêvait en grandissant à un endroit solitaire où il est impossible de trouver quelqu'un de spécial avec qui partager sa vie. Lorsque la première personne qu'il rencontre en rentrant chez lui pour Thanksgiving est son ami d'enfance Link, cela lui rappelle la douce époque où son avenir était encore devant lui.
Accepter de prendre un verre avec lui avant de se rendre chez ses parents est un moyen de renouer les liens, et une excellente façon de commencer les vacances.
Link Stanton n'a jamais envisagé de quitter la petite ville agricole où il a grandi, mais Andy lui manque plus qu'il ne l'admettra jamais. C'est déjà assez difficile de désirer secrètement un ami, mais être amoureux de lui est bien pire.
Un verre entre amis semble assez inoffensif. Après tout, rattraper le temps perdu n'est pas une mauvaise chose, jusqu'à ce que les bières se transforment en shots, et que Link révèle ce qu'il ressent vraiment.
New Audiobooks!
Nuts and Bolts Holiday
https://books2read.com/NBHOliday
Nuts and Bolts
https://books2read.com/NutsANDBolts
Hudson Carter returned to Foggy Basin and now owns his family’s hardware store Nuts and Bolts. He not only gained a new business when he moved home, he also found the love of his life.
Jack Hulbert loves all the changes his new boss and boyfriend, Hudson, has made to the old, failing hardware store. But as the holiday season gets closer, he wants to do something different this year.
Jack is from a big family, while Hudson’s an only child. When they're invited to spend Christmas with Jack's family, Hudson is hesitant but willing. When the weather takes a turn there's an even bigger chance of chaos but what's Christmas without chaos?
Now on Audio!
Brown Eyed Boy
BL Maxwell
https://books2read.com/BrownEyedBoy
Lance and Billie met and fell in love over their mutual love of food and their drive to have a successful business in the small town of Stoney Brook Maine. Both are driven to succeed, but now it’s time for a vacation, a real vacation.
Billie plans a trip to Dublin, Ireland to explore Lance’s Irish roots, he takes a little convincing. But when Billie tells him they’ll be spending time with an uncle who also runs a small café, it’s more than Lance can resist.
They spend their days trying new foods, exploring ancient wonders, and meeting more new relatives than either of them could have imagined. And at an ancient castle, Lance discovers that everything he needs is right in front of him.
What starts as a vacation ends up being life changing, and something Lance and Billie will never forget.
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Book One, Green Eyed Boy:https://books2read.com/GreenEyedBoy
New Audiobook!
A Lot of Snow For Christmas
https://books2read.com/ALotOFSnow
Jack Mathews wanted to get away from the city and enjoy some time on the slopes. He’d rented a nice cabin in the mountains and was more than ready to spend some time alone before the holidays.
Being from a large family, Ronnie Diaz decided this was a good year for him to spend a white Christmas with his dog, Chewie. He’s looking forward to some peace and quiet, but no amount of planning would have helped when the weather took a turn for the worse.
Two strangers with very different lifestyles stuck together in a snow-covered cabin with no heat or power. It might take more than a cute dog to help them survive it.
Divided
https://books2read.com/BLDivided
The four Stroud brothers were all born into magic, and when they all come of age their powers will be revealed. It all sounds like a fairytale, but not all magic is good. Their mother embraced the darkness and paid with her life.
Finn Stroud was happy working on the family farm until the day his father announced it was time for them all to go out and find their place in the world, and their magic. He and his four brothers knew this was the tradition of the Imagi people who were meant to wield elemental magic, but Finn soon finds how ill prepared he was for the real world.
Alwin travels from town to town using his own brand of magic to get what he can from anyone that crosses his path. His luck runs out and he’s left along the side of the road in a rainstorm. Finn offers him shelter and Alwin offers to guide him in the ways of magic, but everything has a price. A dark fairytale retelling of The Four Clever Brothers.
#mmromance #mmfairytaleromance #mmfairytaleretelling #magicalrealism #gayromance #darkfairytale #darkromance
Audible has a sale on audiobooks don't miss out! One Last Chance and Try To Forget are both on sale.
PM Kisses now on Audio!
Peppermint Mocha Kisses (PM Kisses Book 1)
https://books2read.com/PMKisses
Sugar and Spice Kisses (PM Kisses Book 2)
https://books2read.com/SugarNSpiceKisses
Randy Miller wants nothing more than to make a living selling the fantastic cookies he dreams up when he’s not working as a web designer. He’s always loved baking, but he’s afraid of taking the leap from hobby to business. Mostly he’s afraid of failing, and of Eli coming up with a better recipe.
Eli Canton has a crush. A big crush on someone who avoids him whenever he can. Eli loves everything about Randy, even if he’s grouchy and seems to work way too much. Eli knows he’s not all bad and hopes to have a chance with him someday.
A broken oven throws the two of them together, and even though Randy doesn’t want to admit it, he likes the time he spends with Eli. And Eli definitely can’t wait to spend more time with Randy. Now if only they can make it past the annual cookie exchange and possibly Valentine’s Day to their own sweet happy ending.
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Double Black Diamonds
BL Maxwell
https://books2read.com/Double-Black-Diamonds
When Jordan James goes on a holiday ski vacation with his friend Dave to Park City, Utah, he’s excited for some time off from work, and a few days of skiing. After Dave skies off without him, leaving him at the top of a run that is far beyond his skill level, Jordan takes a chance. When things go bad fast, he’s left with little choice but to call for help.
Trace Griffin has worked for the ski patrol at Park City for the past few years. He enjoys the freedom it gives him, the fact that he’s on the mountain all day, and helping people is a big part of who he is. When a call comes in to ski patrol, about a skier in trouble at the top of the mountain, he doesn’t hesitate. When he finds Jordan injured and bordering on hypothermia he gets right to work and with help from his partner they rush him down the mountain.
Neither Trace nor Jordan were looking for love when they met, but maybe an unfortunate break will give each of them a chance to find the love they’ve both craved.#newlove #mmromance #indiebook #instalove #meetcute
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Trolling for Love Preorder: https://books2read.com/TrollingForLove
Series link: https://mybook.to/MonsterMatchS2
Looking for love isn't easy when you're an antisocial troll.
Gunnar has existed near the border of the monster world in the wilds of Iceland for centuries, only straying into the human world occasionally out of boredom. He finds many of their belongings they’ve dropped while exploring. One of those items was a cellphone and after attempting to figure out how it works, Gunnar finds an app that intrigues him, Monster Match.
Flynn Davies has worked in the lumber industry since he was old enough to apply, but working in the woods can be lonely, and he spends more and more time scrolling the mysterious app he’s heard so much about. When he begins to chat with a mysterious creature, he wonders if there could be a perfect match for him that’s not human.
The past decade has been lonely for Gunnar, and he longs for someone to share his life with, even if that means changing his life. When he arrives at Elder Ridge, he quickly realizes how different life is here, but maybe the annoying human he’s been chatting with can help him learn more about this strange new world.
Monster Match is a multi author series with 10 amazing authors writing 10 amazing stories about monsters matching with the perfect human for them! This is a shared world series but all books can be read as standalones.
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The Love on the Line series is on #Sale
Series page: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0844L9J5Y
Lines on the Mirror -- book 1
$4.99 is #FREE January 5th to January 9th, 2025
Then it will be on sale for #99cents the remainder of January 2025
https://www.amazon.com/Lines-Mirror-Lynn-Michaels-ebook/dp/B017I8WJP0
Paint on the Canvas -- book 2
$4.99 is now $2.99 for the month of January
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Music on the Wind -- book 3
2.99 until release 1/28/2025 then the price increases to $4.99
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Daddy’s Little Dreamer
The Lactin Brotherhood
Coming 2/21/2025
https://books2read.com/DaddysLittleDreamer
Series Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXQ5YX2M
Trevor Adams had been labeled many things—needy, whiney, too hyper, and too quirky. But he was a happy boy, and eager to please. He just needed to find the one daddy who’d love him for who he was.
Trevor’s fetishes were…unique, and while men enjoyed his company in small doses, they couldn’t say the same for his kinks. His world would forever change when he replies to a cryptic call out at a local club seeking those who shared his same needs.
For Jayger Carter, nursing littles in college was a fun way to earn money but it's also turned into a means of staving off the loneliness. And when this Daddy meets a sweet little at the club's nursing night, they have no idea how their lives are about to change forever...
Daddy's Little Dreamer is part of The Lactin Brotherhood series about men who naturally lactate and the guys who need them. In this standalone, you’ll get a sweet and sexy story that brings together a sexy Daddy and an adorable and loving Little.
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Amethyst Storms
Primordial Protectors book 1
From Authors Layla Dorine & TL Travis
Covers by: Covers by Jo
https://books2read.com/Primordial1
The Primordial Protectors of Clan Denarius have been tasked with protecting the gems, the heart of their existence, from falling into the wrong hands.
Ionus, eldest Denarius brother, has spent decades training his stubborn siblings and keeping them in line. But he longed for the freedom to take time off from worrying about them and focus on seeking that which his heart truly craves.
His mate.
If they even exist…
Alexander is a free-spirited omega. A rock climbing, cave spelunking adventurer on a quest to visit the most untouched cavernous terrains in the world. Much to his grandfather’s dismay, he leaves his GPS behind and is soon lost in a twisted maze of caves deep below the surface.
When all attempts to find his way out fail, Alexander comes face to face with a world he never knew existed and creatures he never imagined.
What would Gramps say about that? Possibly something about being dropped on his head one too many times.
A fierce dragon protector meets a thrill-seeking human who takes too many risks and somehow manages to capture his ardent heart. Could this be the mate he’s dreamed of or his worst nightmare?
Amethyst Storms is book 1 in the Primordial Protectors series. What happens when a fierce stickler of a dragon meets a thrill seeking human. Sounds like an ad for man seeking man, right? Well, we can promise you it’s anything but that.
#eggpreg #shifter #Dragons #Knotting #nesting #Fantasy #paranormal #magic #kindleunlimited #readmoreromance #QueerRomance #MMRomanceBooks #QueerBookstagram #QueerBooks #GayBookstagram #lgbtqromance #readingrainbow #readqueerallyear #romancestagram #RomanceBooks #booksta #QueerReads
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Luv by Numbers Series
Coming 2025
Sums of the Heart
Cover Reveal 1/15/2025
Coming 2/18/2025
Branford Thomas and Jackson Delacroix are in a long-term relationship but they feel they’re drifting apart. They have plenty of love, but the rough spots are getting harder to maneuver. Is it time to cut their losses and divide their lives? What happens when a gorgeous younger man moves across the hall? Could Kincade Hayes be the one to make things add up? Can 1 + 1 + 1 = Luv?
Subtracting the Heart
Cover Reveal 2/15/2025
Coming 3/18/2025
If it’s so hard for Branford and Jackson to meet, fall in love, and stay in love, what are the chances it could happen for three? When Kincade walks away, how do the two get him back? Will 3 – 1 = heartache for everyone?
Greater than the Heart
Cover Reveal 3/15/2025
Coming 4/15/2025
Having survived the storms life throws in everyone’s way, there comes a time to settle into the sweet spot with those you love. Of course, Fate isn’t done with Kincade, Branford, or Jackson Hayes-Thomas-Delacroix. Can their trilationship stand the tests of time? Does 1 + 1 + 1 = 4-ever?
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Dearly and The Departed Series
Dearly & Lovesick Lorraine Book 6
Coming 1/24/2025
From Author L.A. Kaye
https://mybook.to/Dearly_Book_6
Series page: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CVKSTXPG
When the family business is death, how does one help a spirit find the love they lost who’s already on the other side to keep them from doing harm to those on this side?
#paranormal #ghosts #mortician #afterlife #readmoreromance #QueerRomance #MMRomanceBooks #QueerBookstagram #QueerBooks #GayBookstagram #lgbtqromance #readingrainbow #readqueerallyear #romancestagram #RomanceBooks #booksta #QueerReads
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Rock Gods: East Coast Label
A Rhythm You Feel, 1
https://books2read.com/ALRGEC1
Blade: As the lead singer of Hard Core, I’ve been taught several key life lessons. Unfortunately, I've also ignored many of them in the last twenty minutes alone, which is why I'm now being chased by a horde of crazed fans.
Music owns me and I am happy to be her bitch.
Nico: I knew who he was as soon as he burst through the front door of my store and I was absolutely starstruck and speechless. Yes, me with my own hardened attitude and jaded outlook on life had lost the ability to talk in the presence of Blade.
Hurricane Blade was about to make landfall and I wasn't sure I'd survive the storm.
Switching Octaves, 2
https://books2read.com/ALRGEC2
Branson: I'm a guy who knows what he wants—whether it's a career goal or a man intriguing enough for me to give chase—once I have the prize in sight, I’m relentless in my pursuit.
This has worked well for me over the years, more specifically, as the bass player of my band, Hard Core. I hear a bass line in anything the guys throw at me, then take those jumbled run of notes and turn it into something our fans will want to buy.
Conley: I’m dedicated to putting my own safety aside and saving lives on a daily basis. Just don't ask me to be part of a concert crowd or I'll inevitably have a massive panic attack.
Personal trauma pushed me into the closet and I was fine with this life—until rock star Branson Mink happened to cross my path at a fire scene. Worse yet, I think he knows what I'm hiding.
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Brina Brady
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Narrator: Daniel Downs
MM Rockstar Romance, Rock Bands, Hurt to Comfort, Rebellious Singer, Mysterious Drummer.
Jace Adams, a rebellious rock singer, commands the stage with a raw energy that denies his past. At sixteen, he chose the uncertainty of the streets over the constraints imposed by his strict religious upbringing. A decision leads him to Nicko, a drummer with a rhythm as mysterious as his mafia heritage. Together, they form the band Sacred Fire, blending their gritty street style into a symphony of success.
Nicko Greco, the drummer with a legacy as complex as his beats, navigates the treacherous waters of his family’s mafia ties while drumming up a storm on stage. Despite the sparks flying between him and Jace, he keeps his heart guarded, adhering to his father’s stern warning: love is a luxury that could cost him his life.
As they rise from the ashes of their former lives, Jace harbors a secret passion for Nicko, a love so intense he would forsake all others. But his vices—drinking, smoking, and a revolving door of romances—keep Nicko at arm’s length. Unbeknownst to Nicko, Jace is ready to sacrifice it all for a chance at true harmony with him. Will the beat of their hearts synchronize, or will the melody of their love remain unsung?
A Daddy for Christmas: Daniel
Brina Brady
Narrator: James Talbot
https://books2read.com/u/4A2onp
Age Gap | Russian Mob Boss | Flirting Dancer | Forced Proximity | Daddy/boy | Daddy Kink | Mix-up Gifts
Daniel is in a tight spot. He needs a job as soon as possible to pay for his rent and his motorcycle loan. He loves dancing, but he has a bad habit of flirting with everyone he meets. He lost his last gig at a nightclub because he couldn’t stop flirting and dating his co-workers and customers. He wants a daddy boyfriend more than anything, but he knows he must focus on his career first. He swears to himself that he will stop dating and just dance at his new job at the Glitter Box Club, a notorious gay hotspot for the rich and powerful.
Mr. Baranov is a cold and ruthless man. He runs the Glitter Box Club with an iron fist, and he doesn’t tolerate any mistakes from his employees. He is also a member of a notorious Russian mob family, and everyone in the city knows better than to cross him. He has no interest in romance or commitment. He only dates the dancers at his club for fun, and he makes sure they know it’s nothing serious. He never expects to feel anything for anyone until he saw Daniel Sparks dancing on the bar top.
Available on KU, Audio, and Paperback!
Two MM Contemporary Brother’s Best Friend Novels.
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Desolation Angel: https://www.amazon.com/Desolation-Angel-Layla-Dorine-ebook/dp/B0BNF7C14Y
Dare gets lost in music only he can hear. Since childhood, it would roll through his mind, soft at first, then loud, drowning out everything until the rest of the world melted away. When he comes back to himself he has notes and lyrics, the base of the songs his band plays all over the city. But some days he finds himself wondering what good it is to have talent, when the rest of his life is such a mess. His music is his passion but it interferes with simple things, like learning to drive or cooking a meal without catastrophe.
All Sionn has ever wanted was Dare’s attention, his full attention, and that won’t happen as long as he continues having his ‘musical dreams’ so the stubborn keyboard player is determined to keep his attraction a secret. Too bad it’s impossible to keep anything secret when you live with your three best friends. When Sionn’s temper reaches a breaking point following another near disaster in the kitchen, he sets Dare on a question to ‘fix’ himself in the hopes of gaining the love of the man he adores.
But fate has a funny way of twisting things up and ‘normal’ is just a state of mind, isn’t it? While Dare struggles to change everything he believes is wrong with himself, secrets are revealed, loyalties and relationships are tested, and the band is offered the chance of a lifetime. Can they pull themselves together fast enough to take advantage of it, or will Dare’s quest to be ‘normal’ unravel all of their lives?
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A Daddy For Summer: Angel https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Daddy-Summer-Layla-Dorine-ebook/dp/B0CZPLY2B8
Who better than a professional project planner to help organize a community wide fundraising event?
It seems that Dion picked the perfect time to leave the corporate sector and return to his old neighborhood. His family's thriving restaurant is about to go mobile with the unveiling of a newly purchased food truck and the suggestion of new menu items provides the perfect theme for a series of tasting events. Coming home also means plenty of opportunities to spend time with his sister and her eclectic array of friends, including the exuberant Angel, who has captivated Dion since the first time they met through video chat.
Summer may get a whole lot hotter once they start working on the fundraiser together…but will the sparks burn bright enough to last past the season’s end?
