Eleventh Hour by Elin Gregory
I loved this book set in 1920s London. It is the story of
spies Briers Allerdale & Miles Siward who have to play a married couple. I
loved Millie, Miles’ alter ego and am looking forward to more.
What it Looks Like by Matthew Metzger
This is a character driven story and I especially fell in
love with former bad boy Rob. Without I hope spoiling anyone, Eli is
transgender. His relationship with Rob is central to the story and there is an
interesting and unexpected dynamic between the two. Eli’s relationship with his
parents is difficult to say the least and it is Rob who finds the money to
allow Eli to have further surgery. It isn’t a perfect read but it is a powerful
one.
Hexmaker 1&2 by Jordan L Hawk
Great worldbuilding. I’ve never been a shifter fan but
these stories of witches and familiars grabbed me straight away.
Dirty Angel by Barbara Elsborg
I love Barbara’s stories for the angst. I’d just written
an angel story so thought this one would be fun. It is a redemption story. Can
Aden save himself from hell? He gets run over on a snowy night by Brody. Can
they get their HEA?
Reaping Havoc/Reaping Fate by A J Rose
Another paranormal story. As a Supernatural fan, I was
drawn to this by the idea of having reapers for characters. Reapers collect the
recently dead and help them on their way. These are part murder mystery as well
as romance between Nate and Mitch.
A Gentleman’s Position by K. J. Charles
I could have chosen any of the Society of Gentlemen
series but I especially fell in love with David Cyprian the brilliant ‘servant’
of Lord Richard Vane who has contacts all over London. Being an historian by
training, I’d shied away from historical novels but I couldn’t get enough of
these. I might mention Silas as well, my other favourite character.
A Summer of Guiltless Sex by Dan Skinner
I love Dan’s writing and Memorizing You will always be a
favourite. On the face of it this story sounds shallow but it’s anything but.
Bill takes Ted on the road to discovery and goes on one himself over one
summer. I always say Dan makes me read like an adult and this is no exception.
Playing with Fire by Avery Cockburn
This could be any of the Glasgow Lads series. I read them
all because I love football and I love Scotland. It is set around an LGBT football
team but also reflects political and religious divisions in Scotland. Great
writing and great characters.
First and First by Santino Hassell
Part of the Five Boroughs series set in New York. Santino
knows his subject well. He writes flawed and sometimes annoying characters.
This is the story of Caleb and Oliver. Santino writes great emotional sex
giving more insight into each character as lives are woven together.
Damaged Goods by Susan Mac Nicol
I looked forward to getting Jax’s story. This was a more
gentle read in the Men of London series. I loved Dare and together they made a
lovely couple.
Fallow
by Jordan L Hawk
Oh, how jealous I am of this wonderful series. Whyborne
and Griffin are such great characters. Add in Christine as well and you have the
perfect threesome going on adventures mixed with magic and mythical creatures
set in the past. I’m so looking forward to Undertow
Straight Jacket by Matthew Todd
This is a non-fiction book subtitled How to be Gay and
Happy written by the editor of Attitude. Todd uses his own and other
experiences to deal with issues facing gay and bisexual men.
There were many others I could have chosen but in the end I had to decide. Happy reading in 2017