Review Round-Up November 20-December 14

We hope you enjoy our latest Review Round-Up for Torquere Press and Prizm Books.  As always if you have additional reviews feel free to post them in the comments and share with us. Have a great weekend!

Joyfully Jay Reviews

Home Fires by BA Tortuga
Scarlet Blade by Jez Morrow
Too Careful By Half by BA Tortuga
The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall by Tam Ames

Rainbow Book Reviews

Wicked Gift by Sean Michael
Roman Dream by Vic Winter
Home Fires by BA Tortuga
Finding Kasey by Sean Michael
Jumpstart by Katherine Halle
Asian Persuasion by DC Juris
Tanned by BA Tortuga
This Old House (Box of Nails 1) by Sean Michael
The Party by Vic Winter

Coffee Time Romance & More

Wolf Moon by Vic Winter
Dromos by G. Arden O'feden
Attitude on Wheels by Sean Michael

Sizzling Hot Book Reviews

Werewolves Can't Fly by Berengaria Brown
A Hundred Lonely Halloweens by Ari McKay

Top 2 Bottom Reviews

Oubliette by Giselle Renarde
You Think You Know Someone by Glyn Soitino
This Old House (Box of Nails 1) by Sean Michael
Moonshine by Julia Talbot & BA Tortuga

BlackRaven's Reviews

Wolf Moon by Vic Winter

Elisa Rolle Review

Moon Shadows by Neena Jaydon

The Romance Studio

Puppy Love by Sean Michael

Hearts on Fire Reviews

This Time of Year by Missouri Dalton
Roman Dream by Vic Winter
Wolf Moon by Vic Winter
Attitude on Wheels by Sean Michael

Jessewave Reviews

Bone: Slip of the Tongue by ID Locke

Manic Reader Reviews

Roman Dream by Vic Winter

Fallen Angel Reviews

Silent One by Kari Jo Spear
Changing Jamie by Dakota Chase

Joyfully Reviewed

Taking Inventory, a Hammer novel by Sean Michael
Switch, a Hammer novel by Sean Michael
Finders Keepers by BA Tortuga
Bound by Blood by Aaron Michaels
Hoarse Play, The Briar Rose Bk 1 by Sean Michael
Birds of a Feather by Sophia Beaumont

Long and Short Reviews (formerly Whipped Cream)

Alabaster by Nick Hirsch
A Brown-Eyed Handsome Man by DC Juris
Taking Inventory by Sean Michael
Puppy Love by Sean Michael
Paper Cranes by Syd McGinley
Feeling Safe by Vic Winter
Dragon Soul by J.B. McDonald
Blabbermouth by Jamie Lowe
After the Show by Michael Black

Brief Encounters

Heaven's Heretics by Kathryn Scannell
The Party by Vic Winter
Play Dead by Julia Talbot
Snow and Mistletoe by TC Blue
Roman Dream by Vic Winter
Finding Kasey by Sean Michael
A Most Unusual Courtship by Nancy M. Griffis
A Delicious Smelling Leather Wallet by Dakota Dawn
Succulents by Chris Owen
Alabaster by Nick Hirsch

Reviewing Vixens

Too Careful by Half, a Roughstock story by BA Tortuga

Love Romances & More

Salamander Moon by Kate Roman

Affair de Coure Magazine (AdC)

Aisling Book One: Guardian
Carole Cummings
PRIZM
ebook
ISBN: 978-1-61040-108-1
***
When a detective Dallin Brayden comes upon a murder and a forgetful witness things get interesting. The fates seem to have an influence on what is going on whether or not Brayden likes it. After this investigation things will never be the same.

This has lots of potential but is a bit slow. The logic parts of this are enjoyable but it seems heavy at times. There could have been a little more action that would have left me wanting to read the next books in the series.

Lenore Lovecraft

Aisling Book Two: Dream
Carole Cummings
PRIZM
ebook
ISBN: 978-1-61040-249-1
****
The adventure continues in the book series. Dallin is on the case with Wil and his mysterious past that left him so scarred. The action has begun and will not stop until the past is revealed.

While the first book was a little slow this one was an improvement. The action took off and the paranormal elements brought things to life for me. If the author had placed just a little of the beginning of book two in the first one I would have been hooked for sure.

Lenore Lovecraft

Aisling Book Three: Beloved Son
Carole Cummings
PRIZM
ebook
ISBN: 978-1-61040-736-6
****
The third and last of the series with Dallin and Wil. They in this book finally get to the past events of Wil and it will forever change Dallin. Their lives are now bound by this knowledge. Their hearts might be as well.

This is the conclusion of the series and its well done. This series got better and better as I read from book one to book three. The conclusion was perfect for the story and the book was the best of the whole series in my opinion.

Lenore Lovecraft

Succulents
Chris Owen
Torque Press
Ebook
No isbn given
*****

Gil and Wayne are lovers who work together. They are landscapers and love what they do as well as each other. It is only natural that all that tension from work would need to be worked out at some time.

This is a great short. It was steamy and had enough story in it to make it a perfect one for me. Gil and Wayne also had a seemingly natural way of interacting in the story that made it believable.

Lenore Lovecraft

Play Dead
Julia Talbot
Torque Press
Ebook
No isbn included
****

Kayne and Beck are werewolf lovers trying to hole up in an abandoned building. It is not as empty as expected when the vampire Frank happens to be living there. This discovery leads to an interesting steamy interlude that the gentlemen will not forget any time soon.

This is a good story overall. It was a little rushed for me. The vampire could have played with them more before they got to the more naughty parts. That would have made things a little more suspenseful and more intense on the naughty parts.

Lenore Lovecraft

Bone:Slip of the tongue
Id Locke
Torquere Press
Ebook
ISBN: 978-1-61040-381-8
*****

When the mage Ivriah summons a demon to release his tension after battle he gets a surprise. He summons the wrong demon and gets Orajin instead. This may initially seem like a mistake but ends up being a pleasant surprise neither will regret.

This is the kind of story I like. It had a good plot and the good naughty parts that the readers love. The scifi/magic theme has been overused these days but this story is an example of how do it right.

Lenore Lovecraft


Switch 
Sean Michael 
Torquere Press Publishers 
ebook
ISBN: 978-1-61040-376-4 
*****

Ewan needs some more training to gain position in the hammer club. Master Randall has offered him the training he needs for 3 months. As expected training is difficult but will this arrangement be just what they both need?

This is the kind of book that the hardcore lovers will flip for. The author is one of the best in this particular style and theme. Having read many in this theme I do have to say that is going to go just where you want it to.

Lenore Lovecraft

Devilwood Lane 
Lucia Moreno Velo 
Prizm Books 
ebook
ISBN: 978-1-61040-732-8
***

The devilwood lane home is finally rented out to the Jefferson's and their three children. While the place is being fixed up suspicions arise about the new residents moving into the creepy house. What is really happening behind closed doors.

This book has all the makings of a great story. The setting was great and the wolf love affair could have been great but it just seemed to take too long to get there. If the pace had been picked up the rating would have been better.

Lenore Lovecraft

Attitude on Wheels: A Velvet Glove Story 
Sean Michael 
Torquere Press Publishers 
ebook
ISBN: 978-1-61040-392-4 
****1/2

Carson Mercer is in a wheelchair and hates it. He goes to the velvet glove to find he has a roommate Harrison he did not want or expect. Harrison does not scare easy which is good because he is Carson's therapist. Can they be exactly what the doctor ordered to heal Carson's jaded soul.

This was yet another story from this author. He did a great job at developing the conflict between the characters. This is a first for me but I felt the story had too much swearing in it for me.

Lenore Lovecraft.

Bittersweet 
Dallas Coleman 
PRIZM BOOKS 
ebook
ISBN: 978-1-61040-393-1 
****

Micah sees Harry at his restaurant. Harry just sits there like a creeper and doesn't order anything. After a while Micah approaches Harry and finds him attractive instantly. He could be a vampire but does Micah really care about that.

This was a good story. It seemed to me that the reader was not sucked in at the beginning fast enough. The introduction should have had more grab to it as the rest of the story is great and worth the read.

Lenore Lovecraft

Rock Stars and Size Queens 
Sean Michael 
Torquere Press Publishers 
ebook
ISBN: 978-1-61040-382-5 
*****

Jax is on sebatical with Angel. They are staying at Hercule's home for this time. This could be just the time away that is needed to get things straightened out and remove all that stress. 

This is one of the best things I have read. It has a great story. The characters are well developed. The author manages to do all this at the right pace and the right length.

Lenore Lovecraft

Fighting Addiction 
BA Tortuga 
Torquere Press Publishers 
ebook
ISBN: 978-1-61040-377-1 
****

Tad is Sebastian's account manager. Sebastian is touring as a musician right now and wants to get some new music with some help. He calls his manager to arrange it. Perhaps this inspiration will be more important than music.

This is a good story. It had just the right amount of sizzle and plot. It didn't hurt that the rockstar theme is one of my favorites. It seemed that it took a little too long to get to the sizzle however for my liking.

Lenore Lovecraft

Finding Kasey
Sean Michael
Torquere press 
ebook
no isbn given
*****

Curt and Kasey meet in a club. Kasey is signing cds and Curt gets more than a cd by the end of the night.

This was a great little short. The story was well done, developed and paced. There was plenty of sizzle and somehow in so few pages nothing was left out or overdone.

Lenore Lovecraft

The party
Vic Winter
Torquere Press
no isbn given
****

Joey and Ricky are going to a GLBT club couples party. They go in costumes and enjoy themselves. This is a very good night out for the pair. Will this robin find his batman?

This was a good story. Short and to the point. I do feel that the sizzling sex scenes can always be longer but this seemed a little too short for me.

Lenore Lovecraft