Addison Albright
PAIN AND PROMISE by Lazlo Thorn
“Didn’t anyone ever tell you? Pain and promise, they’re all mixed up in our lives. A bit like good sex, really.”
Publisher: MLR Press
Cover Artist: Melody Pond
Release Date: December 5, 2018
Length: Novel / 73,000 words / 230 pages
Heat Rating: 4 flames
Genre(s): Gay Romance, Erotica, Historical
BRAVE FOR YOU by Crystal Lacy
Will An and Nate find the means to be brave and give their love a chance to flourish?
Series: Oahu Lovers (book #1)
Publisher: Tantor
Cover Artist: Simply Defined Art
Release Date: Audio Release – December 12, 2018
Length: 9 hrs. 4 min.
Pairing / Genre(s) / Keyword(s): M/M Contemporary Romance, Friends to Lovers
Please join me in welcoming author Estella Mirai to my blog. Estella is here today to celebrate the release of her new novel, The Stars May Rise and Fall. She’s graciously taken the time to answer a few questions about herself and her writing process!
THE STARS MAY RISE AND FALL by Estella Mirai
An M/M retelling of Phantom of the Opera set in turn-of-the-millennium Japan.
Publisher: Self-published
Cover Artist: MiblArt
Release Date: December 11, 2018
Genre/s: M/M romance, contemporary
Heat Rating: 2 flames
Length: Novel / 90,000 words / 320 pages
DEDICATED by Neve Wilder
“Our greatest hit is a love song I wrote for my bandmate. And he has no idea”
Series: Rhythm of Love (Book 1)
Cover Artist: Mayhem Cover Creations
Release Date: December 11, 2018
Length: Novel / 92,000 words approx.
Pairing / Genre(s) / Keyword(s): M/M Contemporary Romance
ONLY LOVE by Garrett Leigh
Faces, past and present, rally around Jed and Max to weather the storm, but before long, they are left with only love.
Cover Artist: Book Cover by Design
Release Date: October 22, 2018
Length: 355 pages
Pairing / Genre(s) / Keyword(s): M/M Contemporary Romance
TRUSTING JACK by Ruby Moone
As Michael’s feelings deepen, and Jack’s terrible past catches up with him, Michael has to decide between believing in the awful truth that is staring him in the face, or trusting Jack.
Series: MC Securities (book #1)
Cover Artist: Meredith Russell
Release Date: December 10, 2018
Length: Novel / 45,000 words approx. / 181 pages
Pairing / Genre(s) / Keyword(s): M/M, Romance, Hurt-Comfort
A VERY VAMPIRE CHRISTMAS by Mark Lesney
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: December 8, 2018
Heat Level: 2 – Fade to Black Sex
Pairing: Male/Male
Length: Novella / 21,600 words
Genre: Paranormal, vampire, romance writer, humor, Wild West, Christmas
MIDNIGHT ANGEL by Kevin Klehr
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: December 8, 2018
Heat Level: 1 – No Sex
Pairing: Male/Male
Length: Novelette / 10,500 words
Genre: Fantasy, angel, new year’s eve, holiday, contemporary
LOVE BLOOMS by Stephanie Hoyt
With only a year left, will Nico have time to find love and commitment all while learning how magic will transform the family line to accommodate who he is and who he loves?
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: December 10, 2018
Length: Novel / 61,800 words
Heat Rating: 3 – Some Sex
Genre(s) / Keyword(s): M/M – Fantasy, Santa, Elves, Magic, Holiday
LV48 by Matt Doyle
New Hopeland City may be the birthplace of Tech Shifter gear, but it isn’t the only place that likes to blend technology with folklore. Now, a new nightmare is stalking the streets…
Series: The Cassie Tam Files, Book 3
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: December 10, 2018
Length: Novel / 66,400 words
Heat Rating: 1 – No Sex
Genre(s) / Keyword(s): F/F – Science Fiction, Futuristic, Lesbian, Private Detective, Sci-Fi
THE ISLAND ANGEL by Alex Slorra
Jessica was a successful IT Director, but now she is on the run.
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: December 10, 2018
Length: Novel / 72,900 words
Heat Rating: 3 – Some Sex
Genre(s) / Keyword(s): F/F – Contemporary, Thriller, Fraud, Conspiracy, Framed, Stranded, Lindisfarne, Lesbian
DESIGNER HOLIDAY by Ari McKay
It’s never too late for a second chance at love…or is it?
Length: 40,000 words approx.
Release Date: December 8, 2018
BLESSED by Maggie Blackbird
A mixed-blood Catholic seminarian struggles to discern his true calling: the priesthood or his ex-lover, a proud but damaged Ojibway man.
Series: The Matawapit Family – Book 1
Publisher: eXasty Books
Cover Artist: Martine Jardin
Genre/s: M/M, Contemporary, Spiritual, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Romance
Heat Rating: 4 flamesLength: Novel/92,784 words/330 pages
Here’s a rundown of all the giveaways on Stories That Make You Smile that are still open as of this posting. Act quickly, some are ending soon!
NOTE: If one of the open giveaways lists a requirement for you to comment on the blog post, please click through to the original blog post (book titles are links) to comment rather than leave it on this post.
Everything’s Better with a Cape by C.H. Clepitt
What is better than a sarcastic talking badger? A sarcastic talking badger with superpowers, of course!
UNDER THE FELT MISTLETOE by Nell Iris
The most wonderful time of the year is about to get even better!
Publisher: JMS Books, LLC
Cover Artist: Written Ink Designs
Release Date: Saturday, December 8, 2018
Length: Novelette/13,000 words
Heat Rating: 2 flames
Genre(s): Contemporary, Holiday, M/M Romance
J. Scott Coatsworth has a new MM trans/cisgender holiday romance book out: Slow Thaw. Please join me in welcoming Scott to my blog. He’s here today to celebrate the release of his fantastic new story, and he kindly answered a few questions about himself and his new book!
SLOW THAW by J. Scott Coatsworth
When a crack in the ice separates the two men from safety, they are forced to come to terms with their own losses and each other.
Publisher: Mischief Corner Books
Release Date: Saturday, December 8 2018
Series: Part of the MCB 2018 Escape from the Holidays collection
Length: Novella / 22k words
Cover Artist: Catherine Dair
Genres: Contemporary, Holiday
Pairings: MM/Gay
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers
Keywords/Categories: gay, gay romance, mm romance, romance, LGBT fiction, holiday, Christmas, Antarctica
THE SELKIE PRINCE’S UNEXPECTED OMEGA by J.J. Masters
An alpha claim. A possible heir. A Selkie prince whose mistake might just be what the fates intended.
Series: The Royal Alphas, Book 3
Publisher: Self-Published
Cover Artist: Megan Parker of EmCat Designs
Genre/s: Contemporary Romance (PNR/Gay/mpreg)
Length: Novel / 58,368 words / 240 pages
This week I’m snipping from The Choice, book 2 in my vampire trilogy, that’ll be out on January 5!
I’m so excited about my upcoming new book release! The Choice (book 2 in the faction series) will be out on January 5!
Since I don’t have any release blitz posts scheduled for today, I figured I’d give you a glimpse of my vampire stories instead.
Closer by F.E. Feeley, Jr
Gay Fiction ~ Ghosts ~ Supernatural
Release Date: 03.01.18
Length: Novel / 117,000 words
Cover Designer: Roe Horvat
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J. Scott Coatsworth has a new queer sci fi/fantasy anthology out: Spells & Stardust. Please join me in welcoming J....
