Exclusive Excerpt: Risking the Shot by Amy Aislin

Amy Aislin: Thank you for joining me to celebrate the release of my newest m/m romance, Risking the Shot, the fourth book in my Stick Side series. If you like hockey romances, be sure to check it out. Risking the Shot has an age gap romance, a single dad, and a hockey player falling for a cake decorator.

TBQ has allowed me to briefly take over the blog today, and I’m sharing an exclusive excerpt. Check it out below!

Risking the Shot by Amy Ainslin

Publisher: September 8th, 2020

Series: Stick Side, 4

Genre: Contemporary Romance (Queer, M/M)

Time for distractions? Hardly. 

A chance at making the playoffs? It’s a dream for NHL forward Taylor Cunningham that just might come true. If he can keep his eyes on the ball—ahem, puck. And study for midterms. Dakota Cotton, eleven years his senior, isn’t just a distraction, though—he’s everything Tay’s ever wanted.

Dakota has no interest in introducing someone who might not stick around to his four-year-old son. Been there, done that, with the divorce to prove it. But there’s something about Tay that hits all of the right buttons and has him wanting to take a chance. 

As things heat up between them, and the pressure to succeed hits an all-time high, will they risk a shot at happiness or choke? 

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Risking the Shot by Amy Aislin

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Exclusive Excerpt: Bottle Rocket by Erin McLellan

Erin McLellan has a new contemporary romance out this week and I've got an exclusive excerpt to share with you! Then do yourselves a favor and go buy this book. Oh, and it's available in KU. :)

Bottle Rocket by Erin McLellan
Publisher: Erin McLellan (June 15, 2020)
Series: So Over the Holidays, 3
Genre: Contemporary Romance (Queer, M/F)

Freshly single Rosie Holiday is on the hunt for passion and excitement. This leads her to Leo Whittaker—a bad boy who waltzed out of town, and her life, thirteen years ago. Leo isn’t the type to stick around, but Rosie’s not going to let a no-strings opportunity pass her by.

When a business trip sends Leo back to his hometown, the last thing he expects is for his first love to hand him a list of scorching-hot escapades and a deadline. He’s happy to help Rosie discover her bossy side in the bedroom. Or in a fireworks stand. Or at a Fourth of July barbecue.

Their chemistry burns bright and fast, but what tore them apart years ago is still between them. They are polar opposites. A reserved kindergarten teacher and an irreverent artist. A nester and a wanderer. It will take a spark of imagination and a lot of love to keep their second-chance romance from flaming out.

Warnings: explicit sex and language; discussions of cheating, gaslighting, and divorce. More info HERE.

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Guest Post with Melia Alexander: Chocolate Meet-Cute, Recipes, and a Giveaway!

Today Melia Alexander has a fun post for us: CHOCOLATE! Read on for some yummy recipes to try out. And don't forget to check out her new release, Seduced by the Soldier (out now)!

My Chocolate Indulgences

Guest Post with Erin McLellan: Favorite Sex Toy Scenes, Stocking Stuffers, and Giveaway!

Today Erin McLellen has a special rec list for you guys. Let's just say toys are involved... ;) Speaking of toys, don't miss out on STOCKING STUFFERS, Erin's latest release, which is full of all sorts of sexy fun. Trust me: you need this book in your life this holiday season!

My Favorite Sex Toy Sex Scenes

Guest Post with Annabeth Albert: Adventure Romances, Arctic Heat, and a Giveaway!

Annabeth Albert has a new contemporary M/M romance out today, Arctic Heat! To celebrate, she's got a great guest post for you, as well as an excerpt and a giveaway. Enjoy! :) 

Adventure Romance List

Guest Post with Layla Reyne + Dine With Me Excerpt!

Today I have Layla Reyne on the blog again with a quick little guest post about ugly cry reads and an excerpt from her latest contemporary M/M, DINE WITH ME (out now!). Enjoy! :)

Favorite Ugly Cry Reads

Guest Post with Erin McLellan: Bi/Pan Romance Recs + Excerpt

Erin McLellan's newest M/M romance, CLEAN BREAK, releases tomorrow. To celebrate, Erin's got some recommendations for her favorite bi/pan romances. There's also an excerpt from the book, and a giveaway at the end! :)

Bisexual/Pansexual Character Book Recommendations

Welcome to the blog tour for Clean Break, a m/m college romance between two men whose life plans are taking them in opposite directions. This story is sweet, slightly angsty, and a little kinky. I’m so excited to share a bit about my new release with you. There’s also a giveaway at the end of the post!

Excerpt: The Other Side of Wrong

Christi Barth is back with another rockstar romance and I've got a little snippet from it. Find out more about THE OTHER SIDE OF WRONG (out tomorrow) below, as well as an excerpt. Enjoy! :)

The Other Side of Wrong by Christi Barth
Publisher: Christi Barth (March 5, 2019)
Series: Bad Decisions, 3
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Jake McQuinn’s lived and loved the rock-star lifestyle. But a family scandal ripped him away from his band and back home. Back to boredom, a buttoned-up sham of a job, and a desperate need to whitewash his image. His family’s pharmaceutical company could crumble without him. His band’s epic comeback won’t happen without him. How’s he supposed to choose which one to save?

Cassidy--just one name as befits one of the biggest pop stars on the planet--has discovered the downside to fame. Finding a decent guy to date who understands her demanding career and crazy schedule? Impossible. Until she remembers the rocker who almost rocked her world a few years ago…

Jake thought he walked away from her for all the right reasons. Cassidy, however, intends to get him back. And she’s going to use his band’s shot at redemption and rock legend status as leverage. If she convinces him to date her again and drop the good guy routine? Even better. Doing the right thing for everyone else feels so wrong for Jake. And making a bad decision about hooking up with Cassidy could be the best thing yet…

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Annabeth Albert: Man Candy Inspiration + Rough Terrain Excerpt and Giveaway!

Today I have Annabeth Albert back on the blog, celebrating the final book in the Out of Uniform series, ROUGH TERRAIN (out now)! She's talking about the man candy inspirations behind the characters, and even brought a little teaser to share, too.

Oh, and there's a giveaway at the end. Good luck! :)

Bringing “Man Candy” Inspiration to Life

Excerpt: Mating the Huntress + Giveaway!

Talia Hibbert has a new romance for us and this time it's her first paranormal, MATING THE HUNTRESS! It's out today, and to celebrate I've got a little excerpt below and there's a blog tour giveaway for a gift card -- good luck and enjoy! :)

Mating the Huntress by Talia Hibbert
Publisher: Talia Hibbert (October 1st, 2018)
Genre: Paranormal Romance

This Halloween, love bites back… hard. 

Chastity Adofo knows a monster when she sees one. As soon as Luke Anthony wanders into her family’s coffee shop, she recognises the evil lurking beneath his charming smile and fantastic arse. The handsome werewolf is determined to have her—but she’s determined to cut out his heart.

Little does she know, Luke’s plans for her are far more pleasurable than murder. And when the full moon rises, all bets are off…

Warning: Mating the Huntress is 30,000+ words of red-hot, Halloween-themed romance. This novella contains one flirtatious, cursed creature of the night, one badass, knife-happy heroine, and forbidden lust at first sight. Please read responsibly!

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Exclusive Excerpt: Secrets of a (Somewhat) Sunny Girl

Today I have an exclusive excerpt from Karen Booth's upcoming contemporary, SECRETS OF A (SOMEWHAT) SUNNY GIRL! Now this one is more contemporary fiction (aka, 'women's fiction'), but with a fairly strong romantic element to it that I think many readers will enjoy.

Also, after you read this teaser below? Yeah, you'll want to try this book, too!

Orgasms while doing dishes + Irish hero.

Got your attention, didn't I? You're welcome. ;) Enjoy the teaser!

Secrets of a (Somewhat) Sunny Girl by Karen Booth
Publisher: Karen Booth (October 16th, 2018)
Genre: Contemporary Fiction w/ Romantic Elements

1st POV

With divorce and infidelity hanging from nearly every branch of her family tree, Katherine Fuller sees no point in marriage. Boyfriends? Sure. Sex? Of course. Wedding vows? No, thanks. Still, when her younger sister Amy gets engaged, Katherine gathers all the enthusiasm she can. She won’t let Amy down. She’s done enough of that for a lifetime.

As the sisters embark on wedding plans, Katherine’s college love resurfaces. It nearly killed Katherine to part from sexy Irish musician Eamon more than a decade ago, but falling under his spell a second time forces her to confront everything she hid from him. The secrets surrounding her mother’s death are still fresh and raw in her mind, but one has haunted her more than the others. She can’t bear to tell anyone, especially not Amy. It could ruin far more than a wedding. It might destroy a sister’s love forever.

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Exclusive Excerpt: Counterpoint

Today I've got Anna Zabo on the blog, celebrating her upcoming M/M release, COUNTERPOINT (out September 24th). Find out more about the book below and enjoy an excerpt, too. :)

Counterpoint by Anna Zabo
Publisher: Carina Press (September 24th, 2018)
Series: Twisted Wishes, 2
Genre: Contemporary Romance -- Queer, M/M

Twisted Wishes lead guitarist Dominic “Domino” Bradley is an animal onstage. But behind his tight leather pants and skull-crusher boots lies a different man entirely, one who needs his stage persona not only to perform, but to have the anonymity he craves. A self-imposed exile makes it impossible to get close to anyone outside the band, so he’s forced to get his sexual fix through a few hot nights with a stranger.

When computer programmer Adrian Doran meets Dominic, he’s drawn to the other man’s quiet voice and shy smile. But after a few dirty, demanding nights exploring Dominic’s need to be dominated, Adrian wants more than a casual distraction. He has no idea he’s fallen for Domino Grinder—the outlandish, larger-than-life rock god.

Dominic is reluctant to trust Adrian with his true identity. But when the truth is revealed prematurely, Dominic is forced to reevaluate both his need for Adrian and everything he believes about himself.

Quirks and Warnings: Contains D/s and bondage. Also discusses anxiety and depicts a panic attack. 

Tropes and Themes: Secret identity. Geeks in love. hurt/comfort. Finding yourself behind the mask you wear for others.

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Exclusive Excerpt: Calling Calling Calling Me

Today I've got an exclusive excerpt from Natasha Washington's upcoming M/M release, Calling Calling Calling Me (out 09/04!). Enjoy! :)

Calling Calling Calling Me by Natasha Washington
Publisher: Natasha Washington (September 4, 2018)
Genre: Contemporary Romance (New Adult) -- Queer, M/M

Patrick Mahoney has one goal in mind: get out of his native Fresno and find freedom in the rainbow and glitter-painted streets of San Francisco. As a college freshman, he’s sure he’ll finally have the chance to be himself, away from the judgmental eyes of his conservative hometown.

Josh Dirda’s never wanted to be tied down before, preferring the emotional ease of the one night stand. But when Patrick moves into the apartment that Josh shares with three friends, Josh is caught up in Patrick’s sly wit and quietly creative spirit. As Patrick’s self-appointed tour guide, Josh can be Patrick’s introduction to the city he loves. But after a drunken Halloween hook-up crosses lines, Patrick and Josh must reckon with their true feelings—and decide whether they can let go of the ghosts that haunt them.

Tropes/Themes: college romance, first time, fish out of water

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Excerpt: To See the Sun + Giveaway!

Today I've got a SciFi M/M romance to share with you guys: Kelly Jensen's TO SEE THE SUN is out now. Find out more about the book, including a sneak peek, before you one-click it.

Oh! And there's a great giveaway at the end, too. 

Enjoy! :)

To See the Sun by Kelly Jensen
Publisher: Riptide Publishing (August 13th, 2018)
Genre: SciFi Romance -- Queer, M/M

Survival is hard enough in the outer colonies—what chance does love have?

Life can be harsh and lonely in the outer colonies, but miner-turned-farmer Abraham Bauer is living his dream, cultivating crops that will one day turn the unforgiving world of Alkirak into paradise. He wants more, though. A companion—someone quiet like him. Someone to share his days, his bed, and his heart.

Gael Sonnen has never seen the sky, let alone the sun. He’s spent his whole life locked in the undercity beneath Zhemosen, running from one desperate situation to another. For a chance to get out, he’ll do just about anything—even travel to the far end of the galaxy as a mail-order husband. But no plan of Gael’s has ever gone smoothly, and his new start on Alkirak is no exception. Things go wrong from the moment he steps off the shuttle.

Although Gael arrives with unexpected complications, Abraham is prepared to make their relationship work—until Gael’s past catches up with them, threatening Abraham’s livelihood, the freedom Gael gave everything for, and the love neither man ever hoped to find. 

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Excerpt: Untouchable by Talia Hibbert + Giveaway!

You should know by now that I am a HUGE fan of Talia Hibbert (hell, most of us here on the blog are!).

Well, Talia's newest book is out, Untouchable, and to celebrate I've got a little excerpt to share.

Oh, and did I mention Talia's got a great giveaway, too? Details at the end!

Untouchable by Talia Hibbert
Publisher: Nixon House (August 11, 2018)
Series: Ravenswood, 2
Genre: Contemporary Romance (Queer -- Queer MC)

What happens when a bad boy becomes a man?

Nate Davis didn't plan on returning to his hateful hometown. But then, he didn't plan on being widowed in his twenties, or on his mother getting sick, either. Turns out, life doesn't give a f$*k about plans.

Hannah Kabbah thought her career in childcare was over. After all, no-one wants a woman with a criminal damage conviction watching their kids. But when her high school crush returns to Ravenswood with two kids in tow, she gets the second chance she never dreamed of.

She also gets to know Nate - the real Nate. The one whose stony exterior hides aching vulnerability. Who makes her smile when she wants to fall apart. Who is way, way more than the bad boy persona he earned so long ago, and way too noble to ever sleep with the nanny.

So it's a good thing she's completely over that teenage crush, right?


Untouchable is a steamy, small town interracial romance. Warning: this book is 80,000 words of intense romance with a happy ending. There are NO cliffhangers and NO cheating. Enjoy responsibly!

Please note: this book contains discussion and depiction of depression and anxiety that may trigger certain audiences.

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Kindle -- KU Title

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Guest Post with Brooklyn Ann: The Path to Writing "Tempting Beat" + Teaser!

Today I have Brooklyn Ann back on the blog! She's talking about what it was like to write her newest contemporary (rockstar) romance, Tempting Beat. Plus, she brought a little teaser to share. ;)

The Path to Writing Tempting Beat

Guest Post with Annabeth Albert: Tight Quarters Playlist, Kissing Teaser + Giveaway!

To celebrate the release of her newest contemporary (military) M/M romance, TIGHT QUARTERS, I have Annabeth Albert on the blog today sharing the playlist inspiration for Bacon and Spencer's romance!

P.S: There might also be an excerpt AND a giveaway at the end. ;)

Exclusive Look at the Tight Quarters Playlist

Excerpt: A Tiny Piece of Something Greater + Giveaway!

Today I've got an excerpt, slightly NSFW, for A Tiny Piece of Something Greater AND I've got a giveaway for the book at the end of the post.

Kat is working on a review for this one as well, but for now, please enjoy the teaser! :)

A Tiny Piece of Something Greater by Jude Sierra
Publisher: Interlude Press (May 17, 2018)
Genre: Contemporary Romance -- M/M

Reid Watsford has a lot of secrets and a past he can’t quite escape. While staying at his grandmother’s condo in Key Largo, he signs up for introductory dive classes, where he meets Joaquim Oliveira, a Brazilian dive instructor with wanderlust. Driven by an instant, magnetic pull, what could have been just a hookup quickly deepens. As their relationship evolves, they must learn to navigate the challenges of Reid’s mental illness—on their own and with each other.

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Content warnings: Mental illness, therapy and recovery, talk of past suicide attempt. Find a complete list on the publisher's website HERE [first title listed].

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A Tiny Piece of Something Greater by Jude Sierra

Sexy Excerpt: Accepting the Fall + Giveaway!

I've got another sexy excerpt today, this time for Meg Harding's contemporary M/M romance, Accepting the Fall. This one came out last year, but I'm sure many of us missed it the first time -- I know I did! I'm still not sure how though; look at that cover. BRB, swooning over this hot guy. 😉

Anyway, read on for a sexy little teaser, more info about the book -- and where to buy it -- as well as a giveaway at the bottom of the post!

Accepting the Fall by Meg Harding
Publisher: Oceanside Press (June 8, 2017)
Genre: Contemporary Romance -- M/M

Confronting the past is never easy.

Cole Whitaker is happy. He has the job and boyfriend he always wanted. His heart’s in no danger of being broken, and he can’t ask for more from life. As a kindergarten teacher, he sees it all; however, one troublesome student has him reaching out to the parent, wanting to help. There’s something about Savanah that tugs at his heartstrings.

He never expected her father.

Zander Brooks hasn’t had an easy life, and he’s made some mistakes. Freshly retired from the military and working as a firefighter, Zander thought he’d left Cole in the rearview mirror. He’s not expecting him to appear in St. Petersburg, Florida, of all places, teaching his daughter’s kindergarten class. Suddenly, his biggest mistake is being shoved in his face.
This is Zander’s chance to close a door he’d never fully shut, but time with his former flame might change his mind.

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Excerpt: Antonio and Sabrina Struck In Love 3

Today I've got a quicker teaser for Chiquita Dennie's latest release, Antonio and Sabrina Struck In Love 3 (out now!). Find out more about this book, and the series, below!

Antonio and Sabrina Struck In Love 3 by Chiquita Dennie
Publisher: 304 Publishing Company; PublishDrive edition (March 30, 2018)
Series: Struck in Love, 3
Genre: Contemporary Romance
1st POV

Antonio and Sabrina think they’ve put the worst behind them. They’re ready to begin the next chapter of their lives, but forces beyond their control have other plans for them. Before either can settle into their new roles of parent and newly-minted Don of the De Luca Cartel, people from their sordid pasts take their vengeance a step further.


Distinguishing friend from foe, acquaintances from hired guns is only the beginning of the trouble they’ll face. If Antonio can’t bring this madness to an end, he may very well lose not only his new title, but lose the family he fought so hard for.


Will their love unimaginable love story end in tragedy or will their shared will to survive see them through?

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