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!
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VANILLA CLOUDS by Roe Horvat
“I could spend days listening to you talk about chocolate.”
Narrator: Vance Bastian
Cover Artist: Roe Horvat & Emma Bonath
Release Date: ebook: July 25, 2018 – Audiobook: December 10, 2018
Length: eBook: 117 pages – Audiobook: 3 hrs 45 mins
Heat Rating: Steamy
Pairing / Genre(s) / Keyword(s): M/M Romance, Friends to Lovers
OPERATION TOY RESCUE by Sarah Hadley Brook
Can Jules & Felix save Snow Hope, convince Santa to rescue the toys, and fall in love all at the same time?
Publisher: JMS Books, LLC
Cover Artist: Written Ink Designs
Release Date: December 15, 2018
Length: Novella, 29,000 words approx.
Heat Rating: 4 flames
Pairing / Genre(s) / Keyword(s): M/M Fantasy Erotic Romance, Christmas, Holiday
DEKE (Fake Boyfriend 3) by Eden Finley
Word of advice: don’t come out to random guys in public restrooms. Even if they’re charming and adorably nerdy and offer to help.
COVER REVEAL
Series: Fake Boyfriend (book 3)
Release Date: January 9, 2018
Pairing / Genre(s) / Keyword(s): M/M Contemporary Romance
Free to Rejoice by Tracey Jerald
Falling into madness over love? That sounds about right.
Series: Free to… (a Christmas novella, 3rd book in the series)
Cover Artist: Amy Queau, QDesign
Release Date: December 10, 2018
Length: Novella / 50 pages
Pairing / Genre(s) / Keyword(s): M/M Romance
THE HOLIDAY HOME HOTEL by Lou Sylvre (GUEST POST)
A decade has passed since they last saw each other, but now winter’s harsh weather brings them face to face—helped along by a minor goddess and powerful forest spirit. Too much hurt might lie between them now to fix things, but interfering supernatural beings are determined to force them to try.
Please join me in welcoming author Lou Sylvre to my blog. Lou is here today celebrating the release of her fabulous new holiday story and is kindly sharing the book’s playlist with us!
Publisher: Mischief Corner Books
Cover Artist: Catherine Dair
Release Date: December 15, 2018
Length: Novella / ~ 31,000 words / 101 pages
Pairing / Genre(s) / Keyword(s): M/M Supernatural Romance
MEIK&SEBASTIAN OBSESSED 4 by Quin Perin
How bad of an influence do you want me to be?
Publisher: Self Published
Cover Artist: Garrett Leigh
Release Date: December 13, 2018
Length: Novella / 18,000 words / 75 pages
Heat Rating: 4 flames
Pairing / Genre(s) / Keyword(s): M/M Gay Erotic Romance
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