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Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway: DAD NEXT DOOR (Crimson Club #5) by Willow Dixon

DAD NEXT DOOR

Crimson Club – Book Five

by Willow Dixon

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Release Date: May 8, 2024

Cover Design: Lori Jackson Design
Photographer: Michelle Lancaster
Model: Andy Murray

Genre: M/M Romance Standalone
Tropes: Best friends-to-lovers, bi-awakening, single dad, age-gap, found family, fake relationship, opposites attract, mental health rep, neighbors

Synopsis

Moving into my first house is step one in starting my new life. Next is setting up my contracting business. I’m so focused on my future that a relationship is the last thing on my mind.

Then I meet Tristan, the single dad next door. He might be my total opposite, but we click in a way I’ve never experienced, and he quickly becomes one of my closest friends.

After attending a wedding as his fake date to make his ex, and his ex’s new boyfriend, jealous, I can’t deny that things between us have changed. I always thought I was straight, but being with Tristan doesn’t just feel good, it feels right.

Having a fling with my neighbor might be a recipe for disaster, but it could also be exactly what we both need to finally move on from our pasts.

Quinn and Tristan’s story is a best friends-to-lovers, bi-awakening romance between a retired porn model who just moved into his first home, and a single dad trying to navigate life after divorce. Expect a fake relationship, an age gap, found family, mental health rep, lots of spice, and all the feels as these neighbors find out that sometimes opposites really do attract.

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Jenn Review

3.5 – 4 Stars

I thought this was a fun read, it’s a good neighbors/friends to lovers and I liked Quinn and Tristan, they are very sweet together! I thought these were very unique and complex characters and I liked how their story and relationship developed, it felt very natural and needed for them.

This story does have a slow-burn feel but again, I feel like that was needed for them. They start out as neighbors who become friends and then a helpful fake date turns into real attraction. It takes time for them though, Tristan is still healing from his divorce and awful ex-husband while Quinn is coming to terms with his sexuality. So that slow-burn works here. I thought it was very sweet to see how their relationship develops and they really start opening up and being vulnerable together. We really get to see the beautiful hearts that these two have and it’s easy to root for them.

I think I could have used a bit more angst in the second part of the book, in the beginning it seemed like there was the making of some decent drama unfolding but then it felt like things just kind of came together quickly and easily and that was that. I did really like the way it all comes together for Quinn and Tristan, they do find the happiness and love they truly deserve but I felt like it needed a little more drama throughout to make their story feel complete. This was a new to me series and I’m definitely curious about the books and characters. Overall, a sweet and fun read.

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About the Author

What can I say about myself? It’s kind of like being the new kid in school and being asked to tell everyone a bit about yourself. Anyone else forget everything they’ve ever liked, thought of, and even their name in those moments?

A few facts about me; I’m a veteran, I’m Canadian, and I love books! I’ve been writing my own stories since I was eight and wrote my first novel at sixteen. I’m the first to admit those attempts weren’t my best work, but they started me on a journey of creating stories that has led me to fulfilling my dream of becoming an author. I’ve written and published in several genres under different names, but MM is by far my favorite, and I’m so happy to be able to share my stories with people today.

I currently live on Canada’s east coast with my kiddo and my cats. I have a shoe collecting addiction, and I enjoy taking long walks, discussions with friends, and reading anything and everything I can get my hands on.

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New Release Review: The Almost Romantic by Lauren Blakely

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes a brand new fake engagement turned marriage of convenience romantic comedy. One-click your copy of THE ALMOST ROMANTIC today!

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✔ Single Dad

✔ Fake Engagement

✔ Most romantic fake proposal ever

✔ Marriage of convenience

✔ My wife

✔ Found family

✔ Former pro athlete

✔ Starts with a bang

✔ Possessive Hero

About THE ALMOST ROMANTIC:

Fake engagement. Real marriage. Both have an expiration date…

“Marry me.”
They were the last words I expected to say to my fake fiancé, but I’m the kind of guy who doesn’t back down from a challenge.
Pretend I’m engaged to my gorgeous and talented business partner to secure a business deal?
No problem.
Agree to a no-touch rule even though she’s been driving me wild since I met her?
Challenge accepted.
Resist grinning like a damn fool every time that same big-hearted, sunshine-y woman laughs with my little daughter?
Done.
So, yeah, when my fake fiancé’s vindictive business rival threatens to expose our make-believe romance, I can handle that too.
I’ll prove our engagement isn’t fake – by marrying her for real.
A marriage with an expiration date at the end of the year.
But that’s when I run smack dab into the biggest challenge ever – not falling madly in love with my wife.

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Jenn Review

4.5 Stars

I thought this was a really fun book and I really liked both Elodie and Gage and man oh man do they have sizzling hot chemistry together! Despite this being a fake marriage story, I really felt like they were connected and meant to be right from the start. They do start out with a real date and attraction but the business side of life takes over and their relationship turns into an arrangement that can bring them both success. The problem is, that initial attraction doesn’t go away, in fact it grows as they really get to know each other and open up to each other and goes from attraction to so much more.

Again, I thought this was a fun read and it definitely made me laugh and swoon a lot! Elodie is a very strong, bold woman not afraid of going after what she wants and she’s a great match for Gage. He’s the kind of guy who hasn’t had it easy but he’s determined to build the best life he can for himself and his daughter. Both Elodie and Gage also know what it’s like to be a single parent, Gage being a widowed father and Elodie raising her younger sister after her parents died, and they are a great support for each other and the kids. I also really enjoyed the flow of this book, it was a good pace but also felt real and genuine.

Definitely a book I’d recommend for some good humor and spice and all around feel good!

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ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall StreetJournal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s cute but spicy. Lauren likes dogs, cake, and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

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Blog Tour & 5 Star Review: The Player by Felice Stevens
 
The Player, an enemies to lovers MM romance from Felice Stevens is available now for you to devour!
 

 

Cover Designer: Reese Dante

 

Blurb:

 

Friday night lights hide more than they reveal…

 

When retired NFL superstar Keller Williams returns to his small town to coach his old high school football team, he’s surprised how much he enjoys being out of the limelight and on the field with the kids. Even more surprising is his immediate attraction to the father of one of his players—single dad Niall Harper.

 

Problem number one: Niall Harper isn’t gay.

Problem number two: Keller isn’t out to the world.

Problem number three: Niall hates his guts. And Keller has no idea why.

 

High school librarian Niall Harper has always done the right thing. Except be true to himself. Divorced and raising his teenaged son, Niall is dismayed to discover the new football coach is none other than his long-ago Friday night fantasy and nemesis. Not that it matters—Keller doesn’t remember him. It’s nothing new; Niall has always been easy to forget. Now Keller wants to be friends. And more. Niall can’t deny the annoying man makes him laugh and feel things he’d only dreamed possible. But would a player like Keller be satisfied with a regular guy like him?

 

Being together is more than complicated, but they are willing to take the risk. Niall reveals he’s dating his son’s coach, and Keller comes out to the team, his fans, the press, and small-town gossips. Neither is prepared for the fallout, but that doesn’t stop them. It’s time to throw the Hail Mary pass of a lifetime and win the game of forever. And they’re ready. 

 

Jenn Review

5 Stars

I absolutely loved this book and loved Keller! He was so swoony and loveable to me and he just owned my heart! I really loved Niall too and thought he was a great match for Keller, you know once they got past their past.

Keller is a former NFL player who has returned to his hometown to coach the high school football team. He’s trying to rebuild his life after a serious injury and this seems like the best move for him. He is gay but it’s not public knowledge. Niall is a divorced high school librarian at the same school he went to and he’s focused on his job and raising his 15 year old son. He too is gay, but very much in the closet. Only his ex-wife knows his true feelings but it’s not something he acts on. Keller and Niall went to school together, but definitely weren’t friends, in fact in was Keller’s teammates that made Niall’s life absolutely miserable with all of their tormenting and bullying. So imagine Niall’s surprise when he happens to see Keller in a local bar and Keller hits on him. Keller, well he doesn’t recognize who Niall is, only knows that’s he’s attracted to the man he sees in the bar. It’s got all the makings for a great story.

There was so much I loved about this book, especially how the relationship grows between Niall and Keller. Niall does not trust Keller at first, at all, and there definitely some things they need to work through, especially Niall’s feelings and the hurt from his past, but they do and they do it together and that’s really my favorite thing about these two. They figure things out together, no big misunderstanding fights or drama, it’s more about how they grow together and fall head over heels for each other in the process.

 I also really liked how things build with Niall and his family and his relationship with Keller, especially given that Keller is his son’s coach. I loved the approach they take and how they stand by each other, and that becomes the whole family, not just Niall and Keller. There’s also a great element of accepting yourself, those around you and loving yourself. We get to see that in so many of these characters. Another fantastic read from Felice Stevens that just made my heart melt with happiness and love for Keller and Niall and the life and love they find together.

 

About the Author:

Felice Stevens writes romance because what is better than people falling in love? Her favorite part of a romance novel is that first kiss…sigh. She loves creating stories of hopes and dreams and happily ever afters. Her stories are character-driven, rich with the sights, sounds and flavors of New York City and filled with men who are sometimes deeply flawed but always real.

Felice writes M/M romance because she believes that everyone deserves a happily ever after. Having traveled all over the world, she can safely say that the universal language that unites people is love. Felice has written in a variety of sub-genres, including contemporary, paranormal and has a mystery series as well.

Felice is the Lambda Literary Award winner for Best Gay Romance for her book, The Ghost and Charlie Muir, and the e-Lit gold medal winner in romance for Broken Silence.

 

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Blog Tour & Review: Emergency: Kiss of Life by Andrew Grey
Title: Emergency: Kiss of Life
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Carlisle Emergency Book 2
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Holiday Romance
Release Date: Dec 14, 2023
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Professional hockey player Marcus Markington—Mark Mark to his fans—has dreamed of playing in the NHL since childhood, and has been raising his nephew with his parents’ help for the past few years. He’s at the top of his game and getting noticed when a clash with an aggressive defender results in a head injury and an encounter with Logan.
Logan Castro, EMT and huge hockey fan, is thrilled to meet one of his favorite players, but would rather have had it happen under better circumstances. After assisting Mark, he accepts a pair of tickets to a game as a thank-you for giving Mark a ride home from the hospital. He doesn’t realize his simple act of kindness could change everything.
Logan not only gets to know Mark, but also his nephew, Timmy. Both of them work their way into his heart. As the two men grow closer and Logan’s need for a family of his own seems so close he can almost touch it, Mark’s playing turns red hot. Both men know that Mark’s dreams could put more distance between them than their new relationship can take, but risking their hearts could be the goal they score together.
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Jenn Review

4 Stars

Mark and Logan are super cute and super sweet and I enjoyed their story! This is a short and sweet story, but as usual with an Andrew Grey book it’s got a good amount feels packed into it!

Mark is a hockey player who takes a rough hit to the head during a game and feels the effects on his drive home. Lucky for him EMT Logan comes to his rescue and he just so happens to be a hockey, and Mark fan. There’s a definite connection between them right from the start and begin a friendship that quickly becomes more. Their connection feels natural and genuine right from the start but it doesn’t necessarily mean smooth sailing for them as they explore a relationship.

Mark is dad to his young nephew Timmy after his brother’s passing and while he has his parents there to support and help him his mom isn’t the most understanding when it comes to his life and she makes things difficult. Mark is also facing the possibility of a move if he gets called up to the NHL. He also knows that Logan is happy where he is and he’d be asking a lot of him if things continue between them.

I really liked the relationship that develops between Mark and Logan, they are so sweet together and they are such a good fit. Mark is so great with Timmy and Logan fits in so easily as well. There isn’t any drama between Mark and Logan, more figuring out challenges together, and I found that I liked that for them. I liked how their story came together and how they find their happiness together. It’s definitely a feel-good, heartwarming story!

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Andrew grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved to tell stories and a
mother who loved to read them. Since then, he has lived throughout the country and traveled
throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and
works in information systems for a large corporation.

Andrew’s
hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink
(particularly when writing) He considers himself blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends,
and the world’s most supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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Blog Tour & Review: Sunshine for Sale by Cora Rose & Nicole Dykes
Sunshine for Sale from Cora Rose & Nicole Dykes is officially live! Time to one click the first book in this MM series!

 

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Cover Designer: Ariadna Basulto with Chaotic Creatives

Cover Photographer: Jane Ashley Converse

 

Blurb:

Braxton—the emo kid, the loner, the cynical wallflower with an attitude. It’s no secret that I’ve never quite fit in.

But it’s glaringly obvious now that I’ve moved to this Podunk small town that seems to run entirely on sugar, friendliness, and cheer. (And cows, an ungodly number of cows.)

I hate it—this place where everyone knows everyone, and I’m still the outsider.

But who wants to fit in anyways? I’ve never really tried, never even thought I wanted to… until I met him.

Jimbob is living his best life out here, farming the fields of Kansas, well and truly happy. And I just don’t get it. His charming smiles, playful winks, and easy-going attitude infuriate me, but I can’t look away. He’s like a bright, sunny day sweeping through my prickly hailstorm.

And I’m so utterly confused, because I’ve never felt this way before. There’s just something about Jimbob that makes me want to try.

Makes me want to belong.

Makes me want to put down roots in the glow of his sunshine.

Jenn Review

3.5 – 4 Stars

This was a sweet, cute read! It’s a low angst story that features an opposites attract and grumpy/sunshine and I thought overall it was fun.

Jimbob is the epitome of sunshine and sweetness, and it’s not just an act, it’s who he genuinely is, just a great and happy guy. He loves his life, the work he does and his town. Braxton on the other end, all grumpy, especially at first. He doesn’t fit in in small town Kansas with his tattoos and piercings and his emo attitude. He hasn’t had the easiest life, especially when it comes to his relationship with his mother. He’s very protective of her, but she doesn’t always make the best choices and often puts the blame on Braxton so it’s easy to see that he doesn’t have healthy loving relationships in his life. That is until he catches Jimbob’s attention and decides they should be friends, and more.

Again, this is a sweet story and Jimbob with all his sunshine breaks through Braxton’s walls and shows him he can be happy and it can be real and lasting. I liked how their relationship develops, it’s clear that they are attracted to each other but that’s a new thing for Braxton. He has spent his life thinking he’s straight but there’s something about Jimbob that gives him all the feels. I thought Jimbob does a good job setting the pace of things, not rushing too fast but also showing how good and special things can be between them. He also shows him that happiness and love don’t have to be temporary and it’s ok to have hope in the future.

Overall, I enjoyed this book, it was a good mix of humor, heart and heat. Jimbob and Braxton are great together and I really liked seeing them both find happiness. Definitely something to pick up if you’re in the mood for lighthearted and feel good and I’m certainly curious to check out more of this series.

Author Bio:

 


Nicole Dykes:

Nicole Dykes is a wife and a professional assistant/mom to two gorgeous girls. Currently residing in Kansas, she’s a lover of coffee, Kansas City Chiefs, and all things romance. She currently has over 20 published books with her Monroe and Adamson series being the most popular. She enjoys cranking up the angst level, making her readers cry, and turning those tears into the coffee that fuels her writing.

 


Cora Rose:

Cora Rose loves any kind of romance and consumes way too many books each year. She currently lives in the U.S. and spends her days day-dreaming about the characters in her head.

 

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Blog Tour & 5 Star Review: The Heart of Smoke by K Webster

The Heart of Smoke from K Webster is officially live so snag your copy today of this dark, MM Romance today!

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Blurb:

From USA Today Bestselling Author K Webster comes a new dark age-gap, enemies-to-lovers MM captive romance!

He’s a mysterious recluse with an unhealthy obsession with his therapist.

He doesn’t want help… He just wants him.

Love is for those who deserve it. I certainly don’t. The person I loved most in this world died in my arms decades ago and I am to blame. I’ll forever be tormented by what-ifs where I was Mom’s hero instead of this repulsive, mask-wearing beast I’ve ultimately become.

All that’s left of my heart is black smoke—suffocating and toxic. I’m nothing but a shadow of a man, locked in my dark fortress of a home, away from people and hidden in my carefully walled-up world.

My family is all I have to live for. Somehow, they look past the fact I survived when Mom didn’t. Like it’s not my fault. It’s also why I’ll protect them with every single fiber of my being.

Even from him.

Tate Prince has been paid by my father to infiltrate our family. Invited not just into our homes, but into our past, our heartaches, and even our minds. Dad thinks this young man—a therapist with a captivating grin—is the key to repairing all the damage we’ve sustained over the years.

But I know better.

I can see through Tate’s friendly disposition and easygoing nature.

In his eyes are dark secrets that haunt him like ghosts from another life. He’s not as perfect as he seems. Underneath his mask of smiles are ugly truths I’m desperate to uncover.

And I will uncover them.

If that means keeping him under lock and key where I can watch his every move, I will.

It’s not captivity if he’s being paid, right?

However, when I start unraveling his life, I learn there’s a lot more to Tate than meets the eye. The more I discover, the more obsessed I become. My heart, the dusty, charred, still-smoking useless organ sparks to life making me come to a startling realization. I want him.

I’m not the only one who feels this way, though. Tate’s biggest secret is he already has a monster in his life. A terrible, spiteful monster—one who’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants.

But I’m uglier, nastier, and a hell of a lot more vicious. I may have failed to save my mother, but I will not fail this time.

Tate is mine.

This is Book #3 in the Shameful Secrets series that is a complete mm standalone novel with a happily ever after.

Jenn Review

5 Stars

This is the first book I’ve read in this series and it was quite the introduction to this family but HOLY WOW this book just completely captured my attention, I couldn’t put it down and just needed more of Jude and Tate! It is intense and raw and the Park family brings a good amount of taboo, but it’s also passionate, healing, loving and beautiful!

Tate Prince is a great therapist, but he’s got a lot of his own demons he’s dealing with thanks to an abusive ex turned stalker. He’s hired to be a live in therapist for the Park family, mainly focusing on Jude. He thinks it’s the perfect solution, a way to make money and be hidden for a while. What he discovers is a whole world he never expected, a family with a lot of twisted secrets and a man who hides his face behind a mask a lives in a world of pain and guilt.

When Jude was a teenager he had it all, a star football player expected to go pro and living the life, that is until the fire that took his mom and almost took his life. He’s lived with the pain and scars of that event, along with the deep guilt of not being able save his mom for years. He stays secluded in his house on the family property limiting contact with his family. When he learns about his father’s plans for the therapist he’s completely against it, that it until he sees Tate.

This book was a wild ride, there’s a lot of drama, angst, darkness and mystery and it completely consumed me! I loved Tate and Jude together, seeing Tate chip away at Jude’s walls bit by bit and while a lot of it broke my heart, I loved seeing the healing process. There is also so much passion between these two – it’s intense and so hot and just cannot be denied. It’s like these two are just meant to be and truly need each other. There is also a lot to the plot of this book, especially concerning the other Park family members then you add in Tate’s stalker ex. It definitely kept my attention, I was always wanting to know what was going to happen next. It also has a great twist, one I didn’t see coming, it totally got me and I loved it! This really was a fantastic read, again I felt consumed by these characters and their story and absolutely loved them! Tate and Jude are unique, they are broken but beautiful and so worthy of true love and happiness and I loved seeing them find that together!

About the Author:

K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in “Tornado Alley” with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens.

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Blog Tour & Review: Never Say Goodbye by Felice Stevens

Never Say Goodbye by Felice Stevens is now available! One click this one night stand, MM romance today!

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Blurb:

The nomadic lifestyle of a wildlife photographer is perfect for Ren Stewart—he travels the world with no obligations, no place to call home. With time between assignments, he’s ready to leave the cold New York winter for sunny California. But twenty inches of snow on a layover means his flight’s canceled and he’s stranded. It’s going to be a long, lonely night at the airport waiting for the snow to melt.

Lucky for Ren, he meets a gorgeous man and they hit it off. Too bad they’ll have to go their separate ways.

Or will they?

Something in Schaeffer’s eyes suggests he might be up for sharing the last available hotel room…and the bed.

Airline pilot Schaeffer Morgan is used to being alone. It’s hard to have a relationship when you’re only home for a few days at a time. He’s learned to live with stolen moments of pleasure as well as bigoted remarks from coworkers who don’t know he’s gay.

When a family vacation brings him face-to-face with the man he spent two lust-filled days with in a hotel room—the man he thought he’d never see again—everything changes.

Their days and nights together lead to the possibility of something Ren only dreamed of as a foster child—a family and a place to call home—while Schaeffer begins to open up about his painful past. As their time together comes to a close, they want to keep the magic of what’s building between them. But with Ren away for months on assignment and Schaeffer’s busy schedule, is that wishful thinking?

One thing is for certain: neither of them wants to say goodbye.

Jenn Review

4.5 Stars

This was such a sweet story that gave me all the feels, I loved Ren and Schaeffer and their unexpected journey! It starts out with a chance hookup between two pretty solitary and independent men and turns into an epic love story they just can’t walk away from.

Ren is a wildlife photographer who spends his time traveling and exploring remote areas to capture endangered animals. It’s a solitary life and he’s usually fine with that, it keeps him busy and keeps him from dwelling on his past. Schaeffer is a pilot so he too spends most of his time traveling. He spent time in the military and has had his share of traumatic experiences that haunt him. He’s also not out publicly or at work so that’s an additional secret he carries. These two meet in an airport during a major blizzard and once their flight gets canceled they end up sharing the last hotel room available. Their chemistry is undeniable so they decide to act on their attraction thinking it would be a one time hook up but once the snow clears a bit they find it impossible to say goodbye.

I really loved the connection between them, it feels very genuine and deep and despite how much they think they don’t want to get involved and be in a relationship it is exactly what they find themselves pushing for. They certainly face some challenges though, both of these men carry a lot of baggage and pain from the past and it’s hard for them to open up and share. They both come to realize that what they have found together is something truly special and not a love you can walk away from. that will ever have a goodbye. This was a very touching read and I loved seeing these two fall in love with each other and find the life together they both truly deserve!

About the Author:

Felice Stevens writes romance because what is better than people falling in love? Her favorite part of a romance novel is that first kiss…sigh. She loves creating stories of hopes and dreams and happily ever afters. Her stories are character-driven, rich with the sights, sounds and flavors of New York City and filled with men who are sometimes deeply flawed but always real.

Felice writes M/M romance because she believes that everyone deserves a happily ever after. Having traveled all over the world, she can safely say that the universal language that unites people is love. Felice has written in a variety of sub-genres, including contemporary, paranormal and has a mystery series as well.

Felice is the Lambda Literary Award winner for Best Gay Romance for her book, The Ghost and Charlie Muir, and the e-Lit gold medal winner in romance for Broken Silence.

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