Kiss & Tell (Food Truck Warriors Novella) by Beth Bolden

 

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This version of Kiss & Tell was available for free through the Winter Wonderland promotion. It has since been expanded and published.

This New Year’s, Alexis’ kiss is on his list.

Jackson loves his job. His bar, the Funky Cup, is everything to him—even though he's begun to realize there’s more to life than long days and way too many spreadsheets. Late one night, Jackson discovers Alexis' food truck, indulging in the best Greek food he's ever tasted. Too bad Alexis isn't planning on sticking around. He's just passing through.

But when Jackson bumps into the charming Alexis a second time, during his New Year’s Eve party, Jackson knows that when the clock strikes midnight, there’s only one thing he wants: their lips pressed together.

Just for tonight, he wants it all.

But nothing ever goes to plan, and when Jackson realizes he needs more than just kisses?

He's going to need a strong dose of holiday magic. 

My Rating - 4 Stars!

Beth Bolden's Kiss & Tell is a short and sweet tale. It's a fantastic mix of Beth's Kitchen Gods and Food Truck Warriors series. 

Alexis and Jackson agree to one night together. But their feelings are strong and continue to grow 

With a week together that leads them to reconsider their futures, their tale is a feel good and tender read.

I enjoy the way these two workaholics come together and discover there's more to life than their businesses. And the ending is perfectly adorable.  

Kiss & Tell is a great low angst story. This Beth Bolden read just had me feeling happy throughout. It was the quick little escape from life I needed at the moment. 

Snare by Zoe Piper

 

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Kellet James has few regrets in life, except maybe one. Jamie Larke. Walking away from their shared dreams of fame and fortune for responsibility and family was the hardest decision he’d ever had to make.

Seventeen years later, Jamie is back, offering Kellet the opportunity of a lifetime. Larkspur, the band they formed in high school, needs a new drummer for the last leg of their world tour.

With the help of a meddling teenager and with his best friends’ support, Kellet reluctantly agrees to Jamie’s offer, and is immediately thrown into a whirlwind of rehearsals and sold-out shows across North America. Adding to the maelstrom is the connection he and Jamie still share. A connection Jamie wants to rekindle.

Can Kellet and Jamie have a second chance at love, or are they destined to be a one-hit wonder?

Snare is a low(ish) angst, sweet with heat, second chance MM romance.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Snare is a fun second chancer rocker romance by Zoe Piper. 

Jamie and Kellet's tale is one that began 17 years ago, when they had a chance to make it big together. Instead, Kellet stayed behind to raise his son while Jaime went off to make it big in the music industry. 

Now, 17 years later, Jamie is back to ask Kellet to join the band. Here starts the two small decisions to be made. 

Oh, I love how Kellet gave up his chance to be there for his son. It's a beautiful thing. But, can he leave now? His son is old enough and will be off to college. Thus, Kellet can grab this chance if he wants. 

As for the romance, as much as the men are still attracted to each other, both have some fears about getting involved again.

Adding to the fun is Kellet's son, Will. Joining the band on tour before he starts college, he definitely wants the men together and is a delightful character. I absolutely adore his part in this story. 

Snare's a short, quick, low angst tale that is easily read in one sitting. Zoe Piper brings a lot of sweetness to this second chance romance. This book is pure fluff and full of happiness. It's definitely worth a read the next time you are in the mood for such.

RELEASE BLITZ, EXCERPT, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - Strawberry Kisses by Charlie Novak

Release Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway:

Strawberry Kisses by Charlie Novak

Patrick’s To Do List:
1. Tell family I’m gay
2. Make giant cake for anniversary party
3. Convince Connor to be my fake boyfriend for the weekend
4. Try to keep my hands off Connor
5. Make sure Connor doesn’t find out I’ve been in love with him for the last three years

Connor’s Steps for Success:
1. Perfect pole routine for Chrome Stars
2. Continue search for perfect music
3. Survive weekend with Patrick’s family without mauling him while sharing a bed
4. Prevent feelings from exploding like a glitter bomb
5. Make sure Patrick doesn’t find out I’ve been in love with him forever

Strawberry Kisses is a 78,000 word standalone, contemporary MM romance featuring a sweet pastry chef, sassy pole dancer, a nosy but loving family, fabulous make-up, fluffy feels, and copious amounts of cake.

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My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Awww...Strawberry Kisses is a super sweet fake boyfriend romance. Charlie Novak will leave you with a cavity after reading this friends to lovers romance. 

Patrick and Connor are two best friends who secretly love one another. When they pose as fake boyfriends for a family party, the real fun begins. 

The careers are a great addition to this story. One's a pastry chef, the other a dance teacher. Each career is discussed a lot, fully being a part of this tale. 

I love these men. Both are so clueless that the other is madly in love with them. Oh Connor. I adore that he's small, yet loud. He wears makeup and heels and loves to be the top. It's awesome the way his personality flies off the pages. And Patrick, awww, Patrick. Coming out to his parents is a big deal to him. He is Connor's complete opposite, shy and quiet. I love and adore their opposite personalities. 

I love Patrick's family. They truly are amazing. They're supportive and loving. But they set off a chain of events that the two can't escape. 

Written in alternating 1st person pov, both men fully come to life, unique personalities, as well as feelings. The pace is great, the flow nice, and the tone pleasant. The author will make you hungry with the pastry talk, and you'll fall in love with the great cast of friends and family. 

Everything about Strawberry Kisses is beautifully fluffy. This Charlie Novak tale will leave you delightful, from their secret feelings, to some awkward moments, to romantic declarations. It's the perfect low angst, feel good romance. 

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Release Blitz Excerpt:

Connor

He tilted his head slightly, and suddenly his lips met mine in a gentle kiss. It was almost uncertain, and for a fraction of a second, my body stilled as it tried to process what the fuck was going on. Except I couldn’t process anything. I could barely even breathe because Patrick was kissing me.

Patrick was kissing me.

His lips were warm and soft and more perfect than anything I’d ever felt. I wanted to live in this moment forever or encase it in my memory so I’d never forget it.

My mouth pressed back against his. Time slowed to a crawl.

And then the kiss was over and nothing in the world would ever be the same again.

I stared at him as we broke apart. My heart was racing, my mouth opening and then closing again as no words came out. I couldn’t believe he’d kissed me. Especially here, in front of his entire family.

And now I had to pretend my entire universe hadn’t just exploded into a billion new star systems and that this was a totally normal and absolutely non-special thing because Patrick and I kissed all the time. I mean, we were dating, why wouldn’t we suck face at every possible opportunity?

Except that sounded weird and gross because that was exactly the opposite of what had just happened.

Sure, I wouldn’t turn down the opportunity to make out with Patrick. And if that happened to come with a side of groping, grinding, and getting naked, I would be starkers before you could say go. But that kiss was different; it was tender and affectionate. The sort of kiss you might give someone you loved…

Which made my head spin even more because that made no flipping sense.

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Charlie lives in England with her husband and a dachshund named Biscuit. She spends most of her days wrangling other people’s words in her day job and then trying to force her own onto the page in the evening.

She loves cute stories with a healthy dollop of fluff, plenty of delicious sex, and happily ever afters — because the world needs more of them. Charlie also believes that loves comes in all shapes and sizes.

Charlie has very little spare time, but what she does have she fills with cooking, pole-dancing, reading and ice-hockey. She also thinks that everyone should have at least one favourite dinosaur…

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Play With Me by Brittany Cournoyer

 

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Tattoos, fixing cars, and his saxophone.

Those are the only things Stellan Abernathy cares about—being the tattooed auto mechanic by day and then the sultry saxophone player in a jazz band by night. But all that changes when a wide-eyed bartender captures his attention and refuses to let go. Now, instead of an audience, Stellan only wants to play for—and with—Foster.

Coming home, starting over, and getting back on his feet.

After a break-up that leaves Foster Morgan feeling more relieved than hurt, he returns home with an empty bank account and a new job. Getting his life back on track is his main priority, but fate has put pure temptation in his path. The only problem? Foster had never been with a man before. Now, he wants Stellan to change that.

Play with me is a high-heat, low-angst, bisexual awakening story filled with adult situations. It’s intended for an audience of eighteen years or older.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Play With Me is an enjoyable bi-sexual awakening romance by Brittany Cournoyer. The cover grabbed me and the storyline kept me reading. 

First, I need to say the cover model perfectly depicts the long haired, tattooed, saxophone player Stellan. 

As for the storyline, I always enjoy a good bisexual awakening story, and this one is just that, as Foster instantly takes a liking to the hot band member Stellan. Having never been attracted to men before, he's surprised, but can't deny the immediate spark between the two. If you're looking for angst over one's sexuality though, move on, as Foster has an easy time with accepting his new attraction to a man. 

What follows is a sweet story, as Stellan goes out of his way to be generous to the new bartender. Stellan is sex on legs, with his sexual way of playing the sax, and his hot as sin mechanic look, which the cover model depicts perfectly. I love how he deals with Foster and eases Foster's way into his new life. 

Written in alternating 1st person pov, both men come to life, with their feelings on full display. The storyline is a light, easy read that includes plenty of spicy moments. There are plenty of lovable secondary characters included as well. 

Play With Me is a light, fluffy read that perfectly fills the desires I look for in such a book. Brittany Cournoyer won't disappoint with this tale that combines sweetness and sexiness. Definitely try this one the next time you're looking for a low angst, first bisexual times romance. 

Marry Me (Tattoos and Temptation #1) by Mia Monroe

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A fake fiancé never felt so real.

The idea of facing my cheating ex at a friend’s upcoming wedding sends me right back to the chubby, insecure guy I was when I met my very straight best friend. Since then Jude has been the most supportive person in my life. So when I ask him for a favor, he steps up and becomes the best fake fiancé a guy could ask for.

With three months before the big day, my friends rally to make sure we come across as authentic as possible. Jude takes to the lessons better than any of us anticipated. Especially the kissing.

Now the fake engagement is starting to feel kind of real.

This wedding should be really interesting…

Marry Me is a steamy, best friends to lovers, fake fiancé, gay awakening, low angst story. It is book one in the Tattoos and Temptation series featuring hot Miami nights, Latin desserts, and guys with ink.

It can be read as a standalone. 

My Rating - 3.5 Stars!

Marry Me, the first book in the Tattoos and Temptation Series, is a fun fake boyfriend romance by Mia Monroe. 

If you enjoy friends to lovers romances, this story is right up your alley. It's a GFY sexual awakening for Jude, as playing pretend boyfriend to help out his bestie Briar leads to some new found feelings. 

I adore sexual awakening tales, and this one is definitely a good choice, as it's sweet and low angst. The friendship between the men is strong from the start, and as the sexual exploration begins, the friendship just gets stronger. 

It's a story of self worth and confidence, and a story of discovering some past events are not quite what they seemed. 

Written in present tense, this wasn't always an easy read for me. It was definitely distracting for me. Because of this issue, it definitely wasn't the gem for me that it would have been otherwise. 

Marry Me is a combination of best friends, roommates, fake boyfriend, sexual awakening, and friends to lovers. Mia Monroe does a great job including a whole lot of sweetness into this story. 

Gay on a Train by K.C. Wells

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I’m straight. So when a gay guy on the train asked me out on a date, why in the hell did I say yes? And why am I excited about seeing him again?

Okay, let’s start again…
I thought I was straight for all of my twenty-six years. I dated women. I slept with women. And yeah, occasionally I’d wondered what it would be like to experiment with a guy. We’ve all done it, right? A couple of times at least? Only, I never did more than wonder.
But after one conversation with him...
I still don’t know why I said yes. It wasn’t as if he was flirting with me - well, not much.  All we did was talk. And then he asked me out.
Okay, so it would be a new experience. I can roll with that. But what if he wants to sleep with me? How about that?
I’m nervous. I’m confused. And as for the whole ‘I’m straight’ thing?
Yeah. I’m rethinking that. Big time.
And I can’t wait for Saturday till I see him again.

* low angst

* out-for-you

* bisexual

* British lol

* sweet

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Gay on a Train is a feel good, charming romance by KC Wells. 

When Daniel and Lee meet on a train one morning, Daniel asks Lee out on a date. Despite having never been attracted to a man before, Lee says yes. What follows is the story of Lee and the journey of his bisexual awakening. 

As for Lee and Daniel, their relationship is full of desire, need, and want. There are some intense first times and plenty of humor to keep the reader entertained.

One of my favorite parts of Lee's experiences are the little clues he ignored throughout the years that he was attracted to men.

The writing is fantastic, with a delightful storyline, great dialogue, and some sweet and tender moments. The author includes plenty of humor to this British romance as well as some secondary characters who tremendously add to the fun.

Overall, Gay on a Train is an extremely delightful read. This KC Wells tale will satisfy for sure. I definitely recommend it the next time you are looking for a sweet bisexual romance. 

Happily Ever Alfie by K. Sterling

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Happily Ever After can seem so far away. Especially when life kicks you every time you're down. Alfie Stanford was a master of fairytales and happy endings but his own story was one sad twist after another. He didn't have time for true love and he was too tired to dance at midnight, he had four younger siblings to raise.

Happily Ever After doesn't happen for everyone. Sometimes, you miss your chance while you're serving your country. Jack Church gave more than thirty years of his life to the Army and believed it was too late for him to be some man's Prince Charming.

Sometimes, a little girl and a very special quilt are all it takes for something very magical to happen... Sometimes, there's robots.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Happily Ever Alfie is a charming, feel-good romance by K Sterling. 

When Alfie meets Jack at the library, neither expect them to develop a relationship. Alfie's busy raising his young step-siblings. The term organized chaos perfectly explains his life. Jack, newly retired from the Army, has never been able to be out before. When Jack starts helping out around Alfie's house, the sparks start to fly. 

This story is just beautiful, full of the importance of family, as well as love. Alfie's sacrifices are amazing and inspiring. And the way Jack steps in to help is heroic and exquisite. These are two men are so damn lovable! And they expertly demonstrate the strength that one gains with love.

Their story is full of kid chaos, kid fun, and more. It's  low angst, with a whole lot of enchanting moments. 

It's a fairly short story, but it packs a whole lot into it's 106 pages. I am elated to have found this book.