Ache By: Marley Valentine Narrated by: Gomez Pugh, Teddy Hamilton, Emma Wilder Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 07-28-21 Language: English Publisher: Marley Valentine Categories: LGBTQ+, Romance   SUMMARY   I couldn’t tell you when I fell in love with Gael Herrera, but I wish I knew how to make it stop. Falling in love with a straight man is a rookie mistake. But falling in love with my soon-to-be-married-to-a-woman best friend is nothing but heartache. Through all the years, and all the men I’ve fooled around with, he’s always been at the back of my mind. An unrequited crush I wish I could shake. A dream that was never going to come true. When I whisk him off to a surprise bachelor party weekend in Vegas, I surrender to the idea that this is an opportunity for me to finally let go of my feelings for him and say goodbye. But after a heated exchange and an even hotter kiss, everything I thought I knew about our friendship changed. Maybe I had it wron...

  SUMMARY   Private detective Adrian Elias knows what trouble looks like, and ruthless mobster and lion shifter Sage Tamir was just that, with a capital "T". On top of smelling like heaven, the man has the face of an angel, with a body made for unbridled sin. A combination Adrian finds very hard to resist.  Unfortunately, someone is trying to kill Sage, and they’re using magic to do it. Sage usually takes these types of matters into his own hands, but this time, he’s out of his league. He believes the only person who can help him is the down-on-his-luck detective. Problem is, Adrian doesn't want to take his case because he feels it may be too dangerous. Never mind the volcanic-level attraction they seem to share for each other raising the stakes. Magic and mayhem awaits.  Listener advisory: For ages 18 and older. Strong adult situations and language. A sarcastic PI and a no-nonsense mobster will keep you resisting pause way past your bedtime. Best order that pizza, b...

  SUMMARY   Through the Last Door Sacred Guardian, Book 1 When Kaori Sansa’s father dies, he is forced to return home to claim the throne as the rightful heir of the country of Kazure. In the aftermath of his father’s death, he learns that the country he loves is riddled with corruption, and is hovering on the brink of war.  Will he be able to hold the kingdom together despite the odds that are stacked against it and, somehow, unlock the buried powers of Shinja, the Sacred Beast of Kazure? Eater of Dreams Sacred Guardian, Book 2 Kaori Sansa has uncovered the truth about Shinja, the Sacred Guardian of Kazure, but the country he is sworn to protect is far from secure. War presses hard from the east, and unrest from within Kazure's borders threatens to undermine what little control he has managed to gain over his subjects.  Furthermore, there are those who question his choice in pursuing a relationship with Hunter - quite possibly even those who are closest to him, and ...

  SUMMARY His world was water and rhythm. Hard work and drive kept Royal O'Connell one step ahead of his competition. His spot on the swim team, keeping his scholarship, was the only plan that mattered.   His world was ebony and ivory. Natural talent and ambition set Camden Morgan apart from the other music majors. His dedication scored him a full ride.   Normally, their paths would have never crossed...but when Royal meets his best friend's new roommate, his big plan and Camden's controlled environment faces a variable that could destroy it all: attraction.   The world they live in had no room for error. That undeniable pull between them was dangerous, and neither one of them could've prepared for the choice they'd have to make.   Love isn't always an easy road, and when everything they've worked for is on the line, they'll have to decide if being together is worth the risk.   REVIEW This was a sweet opposites attract, low angst, c...

SUMMARY   Daniel is driving his new sports car from Cincinnati to Nashville, he notices a hitchhiker thumbing on the side of the highway. In the blink of an eye, a simple game plan forms in the young scholar’s mind.    Pulling over, the student offers the sexy older man a ride…with conditions.   Mike accepts the conditional offer from the very handsome and arrogant rich boy. The deal was a simple one…at first. REVIEW   This was a quick steamy read, which I ended up finishing in a single sitting. I was expecting this to be a one shot, sexy erotica, but this is so much more. The characters are real, relatable and well fleshed out. Daniel wants to explore his carnal desires with another man, and Mike provides him the perfect opportunity. Mike is a family man, who didn't expect a simple deal to go that far. But Daniel is sinfully domimating and is willing to pull all the stops to make sure Mike complies. As the characters explore their themselves and their need...

  SUMMARY   A sex slave on a leash is the last thing I would have thought of to distract me from my ex. That’s the nice thing about my roommate, though. With him around, I don’t have to be the one to think of all the good ideas. CAIN: Jackson wants to dress me up in a leather harness tonight, and since I kinda like doing what he says, I’m down with that. I’m no Dom, though. In fact, I always thought I was pretty vanilla. But I can’t deny that the idea of heading to the annual Halloween party I can’t get out of attending with a cute little twink on a leash is… uh, well. Let’s just say I don’t hate it. Not sure who Jackson has in mind for me but I trust him. And besides, it’s all just pretend, right? Of course, he did say I get a free pass tonight, so if the twink is willing... I have a secret, but I don’t feel guilty even if I know it’s wrong. Besides, brotherly love is a virtue, right? And since I already know that my big brother will never notice me that way, what’s the harm ...

SUMMARY  A planet at war. Two alphas forced into a political marriage. Attraction that defies all reason and logic.... Or does it? The Kingdom of Pelugia and the Republic of Kadar have been at war for decades. Peace isn’t popular, but the planet can’t survive without it. Forced to marry an enemy prince for the sake of peace, Senator Royce Cleghorn doesn’t like his husband, his alpha scent, or his damned pretty blue eyes. More than anything, Royce hates what Haydn makes him become: a primitive alpha cliché, who’ll do anything to mark his territory, even if that territory is his alpha husband. Royce likes omegas; he isn’t into alphas, no matter how pretty their eyes are. It’s just a weird territorial instinct. It has to be. Prince Haydn has always tried to be the perfect alpha his father wants him to be. He’s the heir to the throne. He’s a war general. He isn’t supposed to bare his throat to an enemy alpha - and it isn’t supposed to feel so good. Everyone knows a marriage between tw...

  SUMMARY   My standard issued lab badge reads "Simon", but it really should say "unexciting nerd with no social life". Don't get me wrong - I love what I do with a passion, but it doesn't leave a lot of time for much else. Especially romance. While chipping away at my work, I'm suddenly the person between hired cartel muscle and the fossil that will define my career. Which isn't the most insane part of the story. My savior is a chaotic, bat-wielding punk with a bubble-gum pink mohawk and a killer smile. In a mad dash to escape the thieves, my knight in studded armor sweeps me across the country while hitting every tourist trap along the way. While smuggling a fossil, might I add. Oh, and did I mention this pink punk can shift into a dinosaur? REVIEW   This book is downright crazy and all parts hilarious! Sexy Shifter Dinosaurs? Please sign me up! I had such a fun time listening to this. The storyline was unconventional, whimsical and so very origina...

 BLURB Fresh out of school, Dr. Crane takes on a new patient who both intrigues and unnerves him. Charming, manipulative, and amoral, Max has exactly the sort of mind Crane finds himself drawn to with fictional characters. As Max weaves himself into Crane's life, Crane realizes that while fiction might be safe, Max certainly is not. When the professional line between them thins, who gets to define where one man ends and the other begins? REVIEW This was deliciously debauched, twisted and so very messed up but I loved every minute of it. Nick Russo knocked it out if the park with an Oscar worthy narration and audio delivery. I am left speechless after listening to this. It's psychologically twisted, manipulative and a tad creepy. Max was an interesting character for sure and he was so well written and well fleshed out. If you are in the mood for something different and so very depraved, give this one a go. Grab yours here

BLURB Josiah Nelson left the family home where his father’s bullying and his own fears made life a penance, swearing never to return. Now he has a funeral to arrange, another joyless Christmas holiday to survive, and a ranch to sell, before he can finally wipe the last dust of his childhood off his shoes and settle into his lonely big city life.     When he arrives in his hometown, Wyatt Ames is still there, still out and proud and everything Josiah secretly wanted when they were growing up. He can’t help feeling a tiny, fragile hope that this time, things might turn out differently. Especially when Wyatt seems set on teaching him that home isn’t the house you live in. It’s the place where your heart belongs.   REVIEW  I absolutely enjoyed this second chance, coming home romance. When Jodiah comes home he never expected to fall in love again with out and proud Wyatt. Moreover the more time he spends in hos company, he comes to realize he never stopped loving him...

  BLURB Professor Derek Rutledge is hated and feared by all of his students. Strict, reserved and ruthless, he doesn't tolerate mistakes and has little patience for his students. Shawn Wyatt is a twenty-year-old struggling to provide for his younger sisters after the death of their parents. On the verge of losing his scholarship, Shawn becomes desperate enough to go to Professor Rutledge. Everyone says Rutledge doesn't have a heart. Everyone says he's a ruthless bastard. Shawn finds out that everyone is right.He strikes a deal with Rutledge, but unexpectedly, the deal turns into something so much more. Something all-consuming and addictive. Something neither of them wants. REVIEW  Story : ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  Narration : ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  This is book 1 in the Straight Guys series and can be listened to as a standalone. This was such a sexy, students teacher, off limits, gay for you taboo romance! I loved how sweet, caring and considerate Shawn brings out the best in Derek....

BLURB Fairy tales. Prince Charming fights evil, wins the princess, lives happily ever after. Three sons, three wishes, witches, dragons, a quest, and happily ever after. These stories are part of our cultural fabric. The stories change in retellings to reflect contemporary culture, such as Princess Charming, or heroes and heroines as people of color. In this collection, queer characters take center stage in stories that grew out of questions: What if the prince falls in love with Cinderella's gay stepbrother? What if Rumpelstiltskin doesn't really want the Queen's child but rather the King himself? What if Beauty and the Beast are two men? These stories explore metaphors of magic and the magical, this time, with a gay perspective. What price must be paid for happily ever after? Duty or love? Is love worth great sacrifice? Once upon a time . REVIEW  I absolutely adored this brilliant collection of diverse fairytale retellings put together. These retellings are dark, realisti...

BLURB  A Fortune shouldn’t get you killed. A Promise shouldn’t break your heart. Attorney Rafe Stanton knows making promises is a dangerous thing. Over and over he has failed to keep people under his protection safe. For years he watched his younger cousin Noah lose his battle with drugs and alcohol, which eventually led to a deadly car accident. When he finds out about Noah’s secret marriage to Logan Tate, Rafe has one last chance for redemption. Inheriting a fortune should be a blessing, but for Logan life never works out that way. He’s learned the hard way that dreams don’t come true—and if they do, well, there is usually a hefty price tag attached. All he really wants is a quiet life, but that isn’t in the cards when his apartment gets broken into and a pretentious lawyer from Boston arrives thinking he can call the shots. The two men don’t see eye-to-eye about the inheritance, but with Noah’s powerful family coming after Logan, they find themselves reluctantly on the same side...