The Fake Prince Jake by Geoffrey Knight

 

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A pretend prince, a crazy king and a daring royal ruse that may or may not lead to true love… what could possibly go wrong?

Far too busy with his career to barely look twice at the hot barista who makes his coffee every morning – let alone ever dream of having a love life of his own – events manager Oliver Albright commits all his time and energy to the PR company that keeps the British Royal Family in the business of, well, being royal. But when he is charged with the job of finding the wayward Prince Jacob of Nottingham and escorting him to the tiny medieval kingdom of Zsnovania, Oliver must throw his run sheets out the window and pull off the greatest royal bluff of the century in order to prevent the utterly bonkers King Zorg of Zsnovania from declaring war on England.

With the help of his trusty assistant Audrey, his recently separated mother Judy, and a sexy American barista with an uncanny likeness to the missing prince, Oliver finds himself embroiled in the craziest quest of his career, all the while falling head over heels in love with…

The Fake Prince Jake.

The Fake Prince Jake is a 65k-word, laugh-out-loud, royal rom-com filled with fairytale romance, crazy capers and a zany cast of supporting characters. Expect to be swept off your feet but be sure to avoid the woofenschlok! 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

The Fake Prince Jake is a delightful romantic comedy by Geoffrey Knight. Every moment of this tale is fun and makes me smile.

From the start, this story grabbed my attention, and left me rushing to finish it in one sitting.

Oliver and fake Jake are fabulous together. I love the way the story develops, with the slow burn romance taking a back seat to the hilarity. 

Oliver is funny as can be. He's so damn oblivious to the flirting. But he takes a back seat to some others. 

I love the setting and all the charming secondary characters. Oliver's mother. King Zorg. And more. Everyone had me laughing out loud throughout. 

The writing is fantastic. I love the fast paced storyline and all the things involved. 

The Fake Prince Jake is non stop entertainment. I love this Geoffrey Knight gem. Be sure to pick this one up the next time you're in the mood for a feel good romance with plenty of laughs. You won't regret it. 

One In A Million by Geoffrey Knight

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Best friends Jesse and Dax struggle to make ends meet, and while their dog grooming business might be a hit with the wealthy housewives of Las Vegas, it’ll never be enough to make their dreams of running a shelter for homeless dogs come true.

But when a lucky win on the slot machines lands them a cool million bucks, life suddenly takes a turn for the better. There’s just one thing, however, that money can’t buy—true love.

Can two best friends see past their million dollar windfall to admit they’ve been in love with each other all these years? Will the demands of their families destroy their dreams and drive a wedge between them forever? Or will Jesse and Dax discover that money means nothing when you’ve already found your one in a million. 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

One in a Million is part sweet friends to lovers romance and part agony by Geoffrey Knight. 

Jesse has been in love with his best friend Dax since they met. When we meet the men, they are roommates and business partners. They aren't romantically involved, but already act as a couple, always thinking in "we," not "I." Honestly, it's almost unreal the way they share everything, but they do and it makes for an unbreakable connection. 

I had tears in my eyes when Jesse won the money, and my heart beat faster when they admit their feelings to each other. 

Dax's motivation is well developed and his hesitation is fully illustrated. I just want to hug and protect him. 

But omg, the emotions are insane with this one. My heart stopped beating when the angst coming full force. I was furious, crying for Jesse. 

Written in Jesse's first person pov, the characters and story fully come alive. I enjoy the way the author introduces the characters in current times, and then brings their past to life with Jesse's retelling of events. And even better, Jesse's retelling of events continues to tease us with the future.

A large part of the story revolves around Dax's brother suffering from Huntington's disease. I don't personally know anything about Huntington's disease other than that it is horrible. I can't attest to the accuracy of the author's illustration of it, but it is all written with care and compassion. 

One in a Million is a riveting tale, full of hope, despair, and love. Geoffrey Knight left me speechless through much of this journey. And if I ever meet him face to face, I will be yelling at him for the agony he put me through with this one. 

RELEASE BLITZ, EXCERPT & REVIEW - The Chocolate Works by Geoffrey Knight

Title: The Chocolate Works

Author: Geoffrey Knight

Series: Standalone

Genre: Gay Romance

Tropes: Opposites Attract, Romantic Comedy, Foodie Romance

Release Date: July 10, 2020

Formats Available: Ebook, Paperback, Kindle Unlimited

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Henry Dawson knew that Levi Jones was his complete opposite from the moment they met. After all, what on earth could a nerdy, slightly neurotic risk assessment analyst like Henry possibly have in common with a wild, passionate and sexy chocolate-maker like Levi? The answer is, more than Henry could ever have imagined.

Henry Dawson lives a quiet life of perfect order and routine. His job as a cross-checker at a Chicago-based risk assessment firm means there’s no detail unmissed, no error unfixed and no room in his world for curve balls. That is until the day he loses his job, finds out his apartment building has been condemned, and receives an inheritance from an uncle he never even knew he had.

Now with no job, no home and no hope for the future, Henry suddenly finds himself in the tiny dead-end town of Los Encantado in the middle of the New Mexico desert, ready to sell the small roadside diner bequeathed to him by the uncle he never met. Given the circumstances, what choice does he have but to offload the diner—operated by waffle-loving Doris Day fan, Gracie Garcia—in an effort to try and fund his way back to his old life in Chicago?

But Henry was never planning on the arrival of wild, passionate and incredibly sexy Levi Jones. Nor was he ready for Levi’s crazy plan to turn Gracie’s Diner into the greatest Chocolate Works the world has ever known. For Levi claims to be the country’s finest chocolatier… or is he?

Before he knows it, Henry is pulled into Levi’s plan to create the most delicious, irresistible, mouth-watering, knee-buckling chocolates the world has ever imagined. At the same time Henry finds himself falling head over heels for the reckless, romantic allure of a man who is the complete opposite of everything Henry holds sacred.

Will Henry succumb to the charms of a handsome stranger despite every instinct warning him that Levi is nothing but a snake oil salesman? Will the secrets of Levi’s past destroy Henry’s hopes of ever finding true romance?

Or is Levi destined to melt Henry’s heart as he discovers that chocolate truly is the food of love?

The Chocolate Works is a mouth-watering 85K-word standalone opposites-attract gay romantic comedy. Warning: Reading this book WILL make you crave your absolute favorite chocolates and demand you indulge in them while you read… one delicious, delectable, discipline-crushing mouthful at a time.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

The Chocolate Works is a powerful book by Geoffrey Knight. It's slow going but it's meaningful and packs a punch in the end.

The New Mexico setting is extremely well written. One can feel the town, with it's good and bad, as if they are there. The natives, traditions, beliefs, and culture are all well illustrated as well. 

Henry's a man who's driven to NM out of desperation. Instead of finding the land he inherited and selling it, he finds the meaning to life, great friends, and love. 

Levi's a drifter. At first, he comes off as just strange, with a simplistic speech pattern and a unique way of looking at life. In the end, he's a fascinating character who fully comes to life. 

This is a tale full of surprises and a rare gift of making amazing chocolate. There are some serious twists and turns that I never saw coming. 

The beginning of this story took me while to get through. The pace, the oddness of Levi, and the way Levi spoke all turned me off a bit. But then, wow, the story starts to set in and the things we discover made me more intrigued. I knew this book would remind me of the author's profound The Pearl.

The life lessons that are told in this story are extraordinary, and the story is beautiful in the way it unfolds. 

In other words, The Chocolate Works is another magnificent book by Geoffrey Knight. He once again impresses me with the depth of the life lessons in this tale. 

Chocolate, like the tender and tangled entwine of two lovers, must be many things—
It must be sweet and delicate, yet knowing of the power—and sometimes the balance—that its own darkness and bitterness can bring;
It must grant us the illusion, if only for a moment, that we are made wealthy by its richness, wicked by its decadence, and forgiven of all our sins in its utter purity;
It must be solid and firm, yet versatile enough to soften its edges and melt with grace when the moment is right;
It must bring comfort in hard times, abundance in lean times, and happiness in lonely times;
It must be made with hands that are strong yet gentle with their touch, watched over by eyes that are observant and careful in their measurement, and created by souls that have known and will never forget a need that must be fulfilled.
But most important of all—chocolate must be made with love.
For chocolate is love.
And love conquers all.
These are the things I learned from Levi Jones, a man as reckless and wild as he was passionate and kind; a man whose creative genius was matched only by his mystery; a man who added the dash of hope, the dollop of love and the sprinkling of surprises that would change my life forever.

Geoffrey Knight is the author of more than 30 gay fiction novels, novellas and short
stories, ranging in genre from gay adventure, gay romance, gay suspense and gay comedies.
The heroes of Geoffrey's books love to spend their time jumping off the page, seeking lost treasures, unraveling mysteries or falling in love.
Geoffrey is the recipient of two Rainbow Awards including Best Mystery Winner and Best Overall Gay Fiction Runner-up. His work has been featured in several anthologies including Best Gay Erotica 2013, and he appeared as Guest of Honor at the inaugural Rainbow Con in Florida, 2014.
Geoffrey has worked in advertising, politics, journalism and event management, but nothing is as fun as telling stories. He lives with his partner, their young daughter and their small furry family in a rambling old house in North Queensland, Australia, where the paint is fraying and life is good.

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The Pathfinders by Geoffrey Knight

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JACK

Hell, I knew the divorce from Sophie would break my heart, but I had no idea how lost and lonely I would feel once she was gone. Everything ended amicably, almost too peacefully, but now I’m facing a whole new chapter of my life. The only problem is, I don’t know what that chapters holds, or if anyone will ever be there to catch me if I fall again.

My only savior right now is my cousin and best friend Hux. We’ve known each other just about our whole lives, and his invitation up to the woods to help him rebuild the old cabin by Pathfinders Lake could be the one thing I need to figure out what plans the universe has in store for me… and the path I need to find.

HUX

Hell, I knew Jack’s divorce from Sophie would break his heart, but I had no idea it would bring to the surface all the yearning and pain and hopelessness I’ve felt over the years. The fact is, Jack’s the one and only person I ever want to spend the rest of my life with. But how do you tell your best friend—your cousin—how you truly feel?

I know I need to help him through the dark days following his divorce, but will I be able to keep myself from betraying all his trust by letting my true feelings show? Will inviting him up to the woods to help me rebuild the old cabin by Pathfinders Lake be the end of our relationship? Or will we finally find our very own path in this world together?


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My Rating - 4.5 Stars!


Geoffrey Knight excels in writing some delicious taboo romances. The Pathfinders is just that!

Jack, who's newly divorced, turns to his best friend and cousin Hux, for support. Their story is one of years of secret attraction, intense connections, and of course a taboo relationship. 

The author is wonderful as usual. The characters are well developed, the pace flows perfectly, and the intense emotions are front and center throughout. His use of humor always makes me smile. But more than anything, the romance is developed in a riveting manner, leaving the reader fully invested in their every move.

I love everything about this Geoffrey Knight gem. The Pathfinders is sweet, romantic, and steamy all rolled into one delicious tale.

Be My Valentine, Bobby Bryson by Geoffrey Knight

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Valentine’s Day has long been a difficult day for widow and single mom Kate Madsen. But this Valentine’s Day is going to be more than just difficult… it’s going to be downright awkward. For Kate’s only child, seven-year-old Mikey, just stunned the small town of Elk’s Ridge by writing a Valentine’s Day card to someone name Bobby Bryson.

While the card sends teachers into a tizz and turns Mikey’s grandfather into a grumpy old man, Kate discovers over the course of one afternoon that she and her young son are about to begin a journey of questions, confrontations and hopefully one day… happiness.

In the meantime, will Mikey and his Mom make it through this Valentine’s Day? Will the innocent intentions of one young boy change the narrow minds of a stubborn, small town? And just who exactly is the object of Mikey’s affections—Bobby Bryson?

This story was previously published in the 2013 anthology On Valentine’s Day

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My Rating - 4 Stars!


Be My Valentine, Bobby Bryson, is a sweet, simple story by Geoffrey Knight. Mikey's adorable, and so darn loving. But, the homophobia around him is horrific. It's a beautiful story of friendship, family, and hope. The lesson in the end will leave you smiling! It's not a romance, but it's a fabulous story!

A Cousin to Kiss by Geoffrey Knight

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When Oliver Chambers attends the wedding of his sister, Alison, the last thing he expected was to be hit with a wave of desire at the sight of his cousin Caleb, someone he hasn’t seen since childhood. But the forbidden feelings swirling through Oliver seem to be given a helping hand from beyond, as he receives a long lost note from his late great Aunt April, addressed to him. It reads:

‘Be bold with your love. Be brave with your actions. Be honest to your heart. I’ll make certain God’s not watching.’

But Oliver isn’t the only one who received such a letter from his great aunt. It seems Caleb just received the same note to follow his heart too.

In a steamy tale of forbidden love, two cousins are about to find out what it means to be bold, brave and honest to their hearts in this sizzling, short, taboo romance.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

A Cousin To Kiss is a perfect little short taboo love story. This Geoffrey Knight gem is a hot romance between two cousins. If you like cousin romances, be sure to read this one. 

Anchor of My Heart by Geoffrey Knight

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At only twenty-one years of age, Daniel Hastings is a young man headed for the top of his game. As Assistant Chief Acquisitions Assessor for a major property development firm, Daniel earns his company a fortune by turning remote pieces of paradise into billion-dollar resorts for his clients.

That is until he arrives on the tiny Caribbean island of Saint Etienne where he comes face-to-face with the man who walked out of his life just when the two of them were beginning to understand one another… his estranged stepfather Nick.

Between them burns the secret as to why Nick left in the first place, but will the heat on this tropical island be enough to fan the embers and ignite a love neither of them can deny? Can Daniel trust his heart enough to believe in second chances? Will he discover there’s more to life than profits and acquisitions? Or will his career take priority over the life he was destined to live?

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

If you like taboo, you need to check out Anchor Of My Heart by Geoffrey Knight. It's a hot and steamy romance between stepson and stepfather. Need I say more? You won't be disappointed. As with all Geoffrey Knight books, there's a good plot and fantastic writing. Do not miss out on this gem!

Untangling Tristan by Geoffrey Knight

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Tristan Tate’s only Christmas Wish was wishing that Christmas would go away! It’s not that Tristan is any sort of Grinch, he’s simply… busy! Busy wooing clients, busy pitching deals and way too busy to put up Christmas lights.

So it’s just as well that Tristan—unbeknownst to him—has someone making his Christmas Wishes for him.

Enter Gabe, a handsome electrician willing to do more than simply help Tristan put up his Christmas lights to please his elderly and eternally grateful neighbors.

Will Tristan let this Christmas race by him like all the others? Or will this racy Christmas Eve be the first of many to come?

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Untangling Christmas is a fun Christmas novella by Geoffrey Knight.

Tristan's going crazy, as his days are too busy, too full. To say he's stressed about Christmas is putting it lightly.

Then he meets Gabe, a hot electrician who he hires. Soon, he's destressing as he hooks up with Gabe. 

Since it's a short story, of only 32 pages, we don't get much more than their hook-up. But, it's a fun hook-up. 

My favorite part of their story is the elderly neighbors. They are so cute and funny!

The Billionaire's Wish (My Billionaire #3) by Geoffrey Knight

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Tis the season to be jolly, but romance writer Matt Darcy is feeling anything but festive. With a pile of rejection letters as high as his latest manuscript, Matt is questioning whether his career as an author will ever take off. And while his perfect husband Cal has planned a week-long trip to a mountain chalet for Matt, Mrs. Mulroney, Mr. Banks, Tilly and Angus—so that everyone can be together and enjoy the lead-up to Christmas—Matt can only hope his feelings of worthlessness and self-doubt won’t ruin the trip.

But when a bump on the head knocks Matt out and he wakes up miles from the chalet, the journey he must undertake is not a trek through the snow, but an eye-opening insight into the lives of those he loves most if he, Matt Darcy, had never, ever existed.

Will Matt let his feelings of uselessness and self-doubt lead him forever into the Forest of Darkness… or will this Christmas open his eyes to the magical truth that it is indeed a wonderful life?

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

The Billionaire's Wish is a wonderful treat by Geoffrey Knight.

This time around, we follow as Matt is depressed about his lack of success with his writing. We get to follow Matt, Cal and their zany adopted family on a Christmas vacation. While there, Matt experiences a Christmas Carol type adventure to help him reevaluate his life. 

It is so much fun to be back with Matt and Cal. They are hysterical together, as usual, and so darn entertaining. I love this series. Absolutely love it!

Matt and Cal continue to have their usual banter and wit, keeping me laughing out loud way too often.

Thank you Geoffrey Knight for The Billionaire's Wish and the entire series!