Romance Book Review: Carol Lynne's Building Sandcastles

By: Carol Lynne

Series Connection: Perfect Stranger

ISBN: 9781936387496

Genre: Contemporary Romance, M/M Romance/ LGBT

Publisher: OmniLit / All Romance eBooks, LLC

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After being mugged and having a near death experience Leo realizes that while he has all money can buy, he had no one in his life. While in the hospital no one visited him, no one event sent flowers or a card. He decides he needs to get away from New York for a while and rents an RV and sets out on the road. Stopping in a small town in Iowa, Leo meets Tank and the two develop a relationship. 

Tank is instantly attract to Leo, but he needs to convince Leo to stay in Iowa and can't figure out what would keep a man like Leo in a small town with him. Along the way Tank hopes to teach Leo how to build sandcastles.

A lot of story in only a novella format. Strong Tank is almost too good to be true, but his character blends well with Leo's.

Description

After a brush with death, he begins to live...

After a mugging and near death experience, Leo Gorgan realizes the only thing he has in New York City is business contacts. He decides to take a year off and travel the country. When a needed repair on his motorhome lands him in Destiny, Iowa, Leo has no idea the ruggedly handsome man at the hardware store will be able to fix more than his leaky faucet.

William “Tank” Borsoiv loves his life. The farm he owns is enough to feed his soul, but not enough to make ends meet. Working at the hardware store has always bridged the gap financially, but it also allows Tank to interact with the townspeople. When a stranger with dark red hair enters the store, Tank’s body takes notice.

Tank knows Leo has a life in New York he’ll eventually go back to, but he won’t let that stop him from entering into the hottest relationship he’s ever experienced. Loving Leo may come with a price, but Tank will gladly pay the debt.

Romance Book Review: Viki Lyn's Last Chance

Author: Viki Lyn
ISBN: 978-1-60737-516-6
Genre: Paranormal, Vampire, M/M Romance, Erotic Romance
Publisher: Loose-id

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On a trip out of the country Aric is bitten by a vampire and is now a fledging vampire. Not quite a full vampire yet, he has a chance to stop the process if he can just figure out a serum to get ride of the disease he's been saddled with. As a PhD candidate in Molecular Biology he is sure if he just has enough time he can accomplish is task.

But time is running out...

A chance meeting with Stu gives Aric more information to his puzzle. Stu belongs to a family of vampire hunters. Stu and his brother Corbin try to help Aric find the vampire who bit him, but it seems the vampire wants to find Aric for his own reasons.

In the meantime, Aric can't help but falling for Stu. Stu, who has never been into men, and never that passionate about women for that matter, suddenly feels an passionate attraction for Aric. Aric's been through this before and isn't interested in getting involved with another curious man wondering what it is like to be with another man, but is there something more to Stu?

I'm not usually into vampire books, but a friend recommended this one to me. Sometime ago I acquired a copy of it and just never got around to reading it. It was worth the read. I like the characters and the world created by the author.

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Aric Christian is the wildly smart PhD candidate specializing in Molecular Biology. With a willowy body bordering on thin, slight hips, and even slighter waist, Aric’s hard muscles and steel strength bends but doesn’t break. Long blackish hair dips in his hazel eyes when he’s not wearing his rimless glasses. At times, he turns into quite a different creature, and is working desperately to seek a cure.

Stu Hamilton is the wildly popular college wide receiver, and big man on campus. He’s tall, broad shouldered, finely tuned and has broad hands, perfect to jump and catch the ball. He’s all muscle and grace and blue, blue eyes. Mussed blond hair layered and tapered down to his nape fuels his reputation as the guy who breezes through life. Hidden from his friends is his family’s secret – he’s from a long line of vampire-slayers. Turning away from that life, he wants nothing to do with blood feuds, men of the dark night and killing.

Then Aric bumps into Stu, or rather his football, and their lives are forever intertwined. Will these born enemies find a way toward love?

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Fighting Chance

ISBN: 978-1-61118-428-0

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Kresnik vampire slayer, Corbin Hamilton, has vowed to avenge his father’s death and kill the prince of the Red Serpent clan. Instead, he’s stuck with guard duty for vampire Johan Maier who is becoming human, thanks to a new serum. What’s worse, the sexual attraction between him and his prisoner is getting harder to ignore.

Johan Maier’s chance to regain his humanity is a dream come true. If he only he could get Corbin to trust him, they would have a chance at love. Yet, his vampire powers are getting stronger instead of weaker, his blood markers morphing into something that isn’t quite human.

As Corbin hunts the prince, Johan insists on aiding him. He secretly vows to protect Corbin even if it means his death.

Romance Book Review: I Love Rock N Roll

Author: Carol Lynne
Series Connection: Bodyguards in Love
ISBN: 978-0-85715-049-3
Genre: Contemporary M/M
Publisher: Total-E-Bound

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When rock star Keifer/Jimmy starts getting threatening letters from an obsessed fan, Archer is sent to be his bodyguard. Although Archer is attracted to Keifer, he keeps his distance because he's had experience with long distance relationship before. With both his and Keifer's jobs, Archer knows there isn't a chance. He knows himself well enough and he can't just jump into a relationship without giving his heart.

As a rock star Keifer has kept his sexuality a secret for 15 years. Now he's decided it is time the world knew who he really is. Opening himself up to his new life, he hopes that he can draw the attention of the one man he is attracted to--Archer. First he has to break past the wall Archer has put around himself.

I Love Rock N Roll is the third in the Bodyguards in Love series. (A spin off of the Men in Love series). In this series Carol Lynne has added a little bit of suspense and mystery to her m/m romance love stories. Carol Lynne continues to show her understanding of the gay world and write sensitive interesting stories on the subject.

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Rock star, Keifer Zane’s homosexuality was leaked to the tabloids by ‘inside sources’. With the news of his sexual preference came threats and love-sick stalkers. In need of a bodyguard, Keifer’s manager hires Archer Adams, a man that is anything but a rock fan.

Archer enjoys the quiet life. Relaxing at his dessert home and listening to the blues are his idea of heaven. Traveling around the country on a bus, pretending to be a rock stars boy-toy, hell. Despite the loud music and long hours on the road, Archer actually likes Keifer. When disturbing gifts begin showing up in Keifer’s private spaces, Archer’s protective instincts kick in.

With their lives being played out in front of thousands of screaming fans, will the bodyguard and the rock star be able to see beyond the limelight to what is real?