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REVIEW: Spanish Siesta: Flying into Love #2 by C.F. White

  Matt Robinson just got dumped. Again. With his sister’s wedding on the horizon, he needs a plus one. Kieran … More

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REVIEW: Heat Wave by TJ Klune

Heat Wave is the explosive finale to the thrilling Extraordinaries trilogy by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author … More

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REVIEW: Ready When You Are by Gary Lonesborough

A remarkable YA love story between two Aboriginal boys — one who doesn’t want to accept he’s gay, and the … More

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REVIEW: The Knock-Knock Man by Russell Marvel

Who is The Knock-Knock Man? A ghost, a killer, or the figment of a frightened boy’s imagination? It is a … More

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REVIEW: This I Promise You by Jordon Greene and Kalob Dàniel

  Easton Belle is living his college dream: living with his best friend, underage drinking, working part-time at a local … More

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REVIEW: Book of Dreams by Kevin Craig

    Gaige’s curiosity gets the better of him when he discovers a bookstore on an abandoned street where no … More

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REVIEW: The Dove In The Belly by Jim Grimsley

At the University of North Carolina, Ronny’s made some friends, kept his secrets, survived dorm life, and protected his heart. … More

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REVIEW: Book Boyfriend by Kris Ripper

A secret crush leads to not-so-secret romance in this delightful romantic comedy from Kris Ripper There are three things you … More

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REVIEW: Bad Wrong Things by C.P. Harris

One promise. One summer to see it through. One explosive love fueled by mutual obsession. The day Clint sees his … More

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REVIEW: Blaine For the Win by Robbie Couch

After being dumped so his boyfriend can pursue more “serious” guys, a teen boy decides to prove he can be … More

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REVIEW: Tell My Our Story by Anyta Sunday

Icy, standoffish Jonathan Hart always turned towards that laugh. Full-throated, uninhibited, addictive. Soft smiles encouraging him over swing bridges. Hearty … More

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REVIEW: Jackals Wild by Abby Kaitz

A shy math geek. His roommate with an NSFW alter ego. College just got a lot more interesting. Quiet, studious … More

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