Title: The Longest Night Author: Z. Allora Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Release Date: December 20, 2019 Genre(s): BDSM Page Count: 73 Reviewed by: Kristin F. Heat Level: #4 flames out of 5 Rating: #3 stars out of 5 Blurb: The holiday season is lonely for construction worker Benjamin Morgan, a big muscular guy who just wants to submit, obey, and serve. But the men he’s attracted to usually don’t have a dominant bone in their bodies. He’s done seeking his BDSM dreams with someone who isn’t interested in putting him in his rightful place—on his knees at their feet. When a ..read more

Title: Stick to the Script (Ace’s Wild #13) Author: Luna David Publisher: Self Published Release Date: December 17, 2019 Genre(s): Contemporary Romance Page Count: TBA Blurb: Jamie is a wedding photographer in need of a break, and a sexy freelance assignment on the East Coast sounds like an intriguing getaway. He makes his flight to Vintage Ridge just before an epic storm wreaks havoc on holiday travel. But when his friend is delayed, Jamie finds himself alone at the bed-and-breakfast for the night with the owners’ son…a hunky contractor with a wicked smile and a commanding presence. Not a pro ..read more

Title: Socks for and Otter Author: Posy Roberts Publisher: Self-Published Release Date: December 17, 2019 Genre(s): Contemporary Romance Page Count: 270 Reviewed by: Valerie Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 Blurb: He fell from his ivory tower and landed in the gutter. But Sebastian would rather be homeless and hungry than clueless. On his way to the food pantry, a guy on his cell phone runs into him and triggers his prickly side. As a sign of goodwill, Louis offers to cook for him. But all Sebastian sees is the privilege he used ..read more

Title: What Works For Us Author: Colette Davison Publisher: Colette Davison Release Date: December 17, 2019 Genre(s): Contemporary M/M Romance, S/M, Age Gap Page Count: 217 Reviewed by: Bob-O-Link Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 4 stars out of 5 BLURB: An elf costume, a pair of lacy knickers, and a Christmas charity auction might make Sam’s Christmas wish come true. When sweet barista, Sam, agrees to be a ‘slave’ in a Christmas charity auction, he’s thrilled to be bought by the man he’s had a crush on for the last three months. Theodore is everything Sam is ..read more

Title: The Perfect Cover Author: K. Sterling Publisher: Bawdy Books Release Date: December 17, 2019 Genre(s): Contemporary Gay Romance Page Count: 315 Blurb: After being the CIA’s elegant and effective loose cannon for almost fifteen years, Agent Royce Bradshaw finds himself in Hopkins Creek, a sylvan sanctuary on the outskirts of the Beltway. The dashing spy is disillusioned with the current administration’s disdain for its intelligence agencies and struggling with his conscience when a mission that should have been a walk in the park takes a dangerous and mysterious turn. Grant Weatherly is ..read more

Title: What Works For Us Author: Colette Davison Publisher: Colette Davison Release Date: December 17, 2019 Genre(s): Romance Page Count: 217 Reviewed by: Kirstin Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 5 stars out of 5 Blurb: An elf costume, a pair of lacy knickers, and a Christmas charity auction might make Sam’s Christmas wish come true. When sweet barista, Sam, agrees to be a ‘slave’ in a Christmas charity auction, he’s thrilled to be bought by the man he’s had a crush on for the last three months. Theodore is everything Sam is looking for in a man ..read more

Title: Between Enzo and the Universe Author: Chase Connor Publisher: The Lion Fish Press Release Date: January 14, 2020 Genre(s): Romance Page Count: 304 Reviewed by: Kirstin Heat Level: 2 flames out of 5 Rating: 5 stars out of 5 Blurb: If Enzo listed his problems, being single wouldn’t be anywhere near the top of the list. It might not even be in the top twenty list of problems that he faces on a daily basis. His grandmother is dead. His parents are dead. His sister and brother are dead. He has no money. No friends. No job. He’s all ..read more

Title: Rialto (Unbreakable Bonds #8) Author: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Release Date: Contmeporary Romance Page Count: 259 Reviewed by: Valerie Blurb: Someone has it out for Rialto. Ian Banner is loving his hectic life. He’s newly married, ready to start a family, and opening a new restaurant. All his dreams are coming true. The last thing he needs is a problem with his restaurant. But when one attack after another comes, he grows convinced he has another enemy. Ian tries to handle things by himself, but his friends are soon drawn in when the attacks become viol ..read more

Site Closing Hello Gay Romance book lovers! This site will be closing on December 31, 2019. Some reviewers are moving into new homes so I will post links before the new year. Thank you to all of you for visiting. We’ve all had a wonderful time updating the site and reviewing a lot of absolutely fantastic books. To close out the site, I’d like to feature the first review posted by the second generation Gay Book Reviews team for In The Middle of Somewhere on July 10, 2015 and the first review EVER for Diplomacy on April 8, 2008. Happy ..read more

Title: Rialto Author: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Release Date: Mystery, Contmeporary Romance Page Count: 259 Reviewed by: Valerie Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5 Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Blurb: Someone has it out for Rialto. Ian Banner is loving his hectic life. He’s newly married, ready to start a family, and opening a new restaurant. All his dreams are coming true. The last thing he needs is a problem with his restaurant. But when one attack after another comes, he grows convinced he has another enemy. Ian tries to handle things by himself, but ..read more