#mmromance — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #mmromance, aggregated by home.social.
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“Release” is a #dystopian #SciFi #MMRomance by Marie Sexton.
Misha grew up in the “trenches” of lower Davlova, where the poorest citizens scratch out a living without technology while the high-born “purebloods” live in electrified luxury behind the walls of the inner city on the hill. Misha gets taken in by one of the clans, criminal gangs that run all sorts of operations in the city. Over the years, Misha learned the fine art of pickpocketing. Sometimes he also turns tricks to see if a potential mark had a lot of money, and where he kept it.
One day, the clan leader offers Misha a new opportunity. One of the most powerful men in the city is looking for a new toy boy and wants someone “exotic.” The clan leader isn’t just asking Misha to prostitute himself. She wants him to gain the man’s confidence and learn his secrets. The information may provide the catalyst that starts a revolution.
https://michaeljoseph.info/blog/2023/review-release-marie-sexton/?ref=mastodon
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Two young men are thrown together on a space voyage full of mysteries in “The Darkness Outside Us” by Eliot Schrefer.
#SciFi #MMRomanceAmbrose wakes up on board his ship, and is told by the craft’s AI that he was injured during the launch and has been in a coma. He remembers all his training for this special mission to rescue his sister, who was sent to see if Saturn’s moon Titan could be colonized, but he doesn’t remember getting on board the ship or the accident that apparently injured him. There’s something else that’s concerning: Ambrose’s ship has been joined to another craft, that of his country’s primary competitor, and that ship is occupied by another spacefarer, Kodiak. The two young men must work together to unravel the mysteries and contradictions that seem to cloud their real mission.
#YoungAdult #GayBookReviewshttps://michaeljoseph.info/blog/2021/review-darkenss-outside-us-eliot-shrefer/?ref=mastodon
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General of the Roman army and nephew of the emperor Marius is gifted a pleasure slave by a twisted noble seeking favor. Although not into men, Marius has no choice but to accept the malnourished Celt, Kyle. As the two get to know each other, different feelings emerge, and the growing bond between them puts both men in danger. Omnia Vincit Amor by Maxime Jaz is an ambitious epic love story in three parts that doesn’t follow a typical #MMromance plot.
Kyle was captured at a young age in Britannia after the rest of his family were killed, and quickly “broken in” as a sex slave, trained to give pleasure to whoever he was given to. He has spent many years chained to a bed in the noble’s house, only released to “entertain” at parties. It’s a wretched life, but all he knows. When he is torn away from that and thrown in with a seemingly volatile Roman general, he feels totally lost.
https://michaeljoseph.info/series/omnia-vincit-amor/?ref=mastodon
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Neuigkeiten zu meiner anstehenden #Neuerscheinung "Der Tempel der flammenden Herzen" und eine Vorbestellaktion:
Das E-Book erscheint am 7. November 2026 und ist schon überall vorbestellbar, mit einer Ausnahme: Es erscheint nicht bei Amazon.
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Today’s review: “Reckless Endangerment” by Crystal D. Budy. #kinky #MMRomance #GayBookReviews
Kip is taking a heavy load of classes during the summer session, trying to make up for several failed exams the previous term, when he almost fell into the clutches of a human trafficking ring. It’s hard, since the young man lacks discipline. His biggest wish is to find a Dom that will keep him in line, but his track record with men is pretty dismal. Kip is quite surprised when one of his professors has been replaced by a man he knows as police detective Baxter Griffin, using a different name. Griffin is working undercover, trying to gather evidence on another professor that may be dealing drugs. When that teacher is murdered in front of Kip, it puts the young man in danger, so Griffin is determined to keep him safe. The problem is, Griffin turns out to be just the kind of dominant Kip needs.
https://michaeljoseph.info/blog/2026/review-reckless-endangerment-crystal-d-budy/?ref=mastodon
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Obligatory self-promotion for my latest book, “Good Dawg.”
It took too long for Kevin to figure out he needed to be with a man who knew how to take control. He's not the young twink he sees submissives depicted as in the kinky stories he reads. Even if they were mostly fantasy, those books gave him a glimpse of what life could be like with the right dominant but also seemed to put it further out of reach.
Being a clinical psychologist in a big hospital keeps Theo busy. He's definitely drawn to men who are able to submit and give him complete control over their pleasure. Theo loves exploring the world of dominance and submission, but he doesn't see a full-time submissive in his future. He doesn't have the time to look after someone who needs that much attention.
When Theo's dog uses her wiles to introduce Kevin and Theo, the sparks certainly fly. Can two men who feel they're better off single really build a life together? #BDSM #MMRomance
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Today’s review: “Reckless Endangerment” by Crystal D. Budy. #kinky #MMRomance #GayBookReviews
Kip is taking a heavy load of classes during the summer session, trying to make up for several failed exams the previous term, when he almost fell into the clutches of a human trafficking ring. It’s hard, since the young man lacks discipline. His biggest wish is to find a Dom that will keep him in line, but his track record with men is pretty dismal. Kip is quite surprised when one of his professors has been replaced by a man he knows as police detective Baxter Griffin, using a different name. Griffin is working undercover, trying to gather evidence on another professor that may be dealing drugs. When that teacher is murdered in front of Kip, it puts the young man in danger, so Griffin is determined to keep him safe. The problem is, Griffin turns out to be just the kind of dominant Kip needs.
https://michaeljoseph.info/blog/2026/review-reckless-endangerment-crystal-d-budy/?ref=mastodon
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"Dominus" is an epic series by J.P. Kenwood about forbidden #gay love between a Roman general in line to be emperor and an enslaved captured Dacian who isn't what he at first appears, set in the first-century Roman empire.
General Gaius Fabius returns to Rome in triumph from the Dacian wars but soon finds himself restless for a new challenge. Somewhat bored with his current stable of pleasure slaves, Gaius finds his challenge in the form of Allerix, a Dacian prisoner put up for auction. Gaius decides to make Allerix his new boy toy, but taming the young man may be more of a challenge than Gaius bargained for.
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#BücherSonntag mit einer #Buchrezension
"Fighting Fab & Mr. Nice" von Simon Rhys Beck (#Eishockey #MMRomance )
#Buchwerbung, ich habe diesen Roman testgelesen.
Die Rezension gibt es hier im Thread.
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“Release” is a #dystopian #SciFi #MMRomance by Marie Sexton.
Misha grew up in the “trenches” of lower Davlova, where the poorest citizens scratch out a living without technology while the high-born “purebloods” live in electrified luxury behind the walls of the inner city on the hill. Misha gets taken in by one of the clans, criminal gangs that run all sorts of operations in the city. Over the years, Misha learned the fine art of pickpocketing. Sometimes he also turns tricks to see if a potential mark had a lot of money, and where he kept it.
One day, the clan leader offers Misha a new opportunity. One of the most powerful men in the city is looking for a new toy boy and wants someone “exotic.” The clan leader isn’t just asking Misha to prostitute himself. She wants him to gain the man’s confidence and learn his secrets. The information may provide the catalyst that starts a revolution.
https://michaeljoseph.info/blog/2023/review-release-marie-sexton/?ref=mastodon
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#ReadingPride Day 18 - Queer book by favorite author - Luck in the Shadows by Lynn Flewelling #fantasy #fantasyseries #mmromance #mmromancenovels #romantasy #romantasybooks #books
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Bright Dead Things (Bitter Legacies 1) by Hailey Turner | Book Review
If the forest stares back at you, you’re already prey.
Bran Gallagher grew up with three rules passed down through his coven: beware forest paths that lead to dangerous mounds, always keep iron close, and never speak of magic.
Cillian Dunne grew up with his mother’s love, his father’s absence, and secret warnings to never trust a witch.
In Pelham’s forest, where bright lights haunt the trees and hunt the lost, there are traditions kept for survival and others out of habit, none of which should be broken.
Bran and Cillian unknowingly broke tradition and ruined each other in the aftermath of a kiss years ago. Reunited in the wake of a family tragedy, they cross paths with something old, something terrifying—something that wants them dead. When Bran’s younger sister is stolen away by a nightmare into the Otherworld, they can only follow and try to keep each other alive in a strange and haunting land.
Trapped in a dangerous Fae Court, Bran learns being a witch comes with a death sentence. To save him, Cillian must fight against those who seek power from a past he has no memory of, and the only person he can trust is the witch who broke his heart.
But it might be too late.
For the Fae have never been kind, and they have always hungered, and this time, what they hunger for is revenge.
How was it?
One of the weird things about me, is that when I pick up one of my trusted authors’ books, I sometimes don’t want to know anything about it before diving in. That’s been my approach with Hailey Turner after Soulbound. At most tell me there are witches, Fae, and a new fantasy world to explore, and I’m in.
Unfortunately, I accidentally read the blurb before starting Bright Dead Things. I say unfortunately because the blurb reveals an event that doesn’t happen immediately enough, and for the entire first quarter of the book, I found myself waiting for that moment instead of fully experiencing the story as it unfolded. It’s not the book’s fault, but it definitely changed my reading experience a little.
I still got pulled into the story. I sat down to read a few chapters and suddenly found myself around 20% into the book without really noticing, which is a good sign since I’m a slow reader.
The biggest strength of Bright Dead Things is its atmosphere. The forests is eerie, the Otherworld feels dangerous, and there’s this constant sense that something is lurking in the edges, just beyond sight. Turner is very good at worldbuilding and creating an atmosphere, here it’s a creeping feeling that something is wrong long before the characters fully realize it themselves.
This book is very fantasy forward, the romance between Bran and Cillian is almost an after thought, yes there’s some longing but it’s a genuine slow burn. I’m happy with that here because the story and world surrounding it is more interesting to me than a second-chance romance. The world, the mysteries, and the hints of larger dangers kept me engaged while the relationship developed at its own pace.
The one thing I wasn’t entirely sold on was the magic system. It feels a bit loose compared to fantasy worlds with clearly defined magical rules. The casting itself, mostly Bran’s and his witchmarks, often sounded complicated and time-consuming. I feel like Bran could get shot before witchmarking himself a shield, and maybe that’s the point he’s not supposed to duck and hide so he could raise a shield, lol.
There’s a slow build, with clues and unsettling details scattered throughout the first half, before everything starts accelerating. The first quarter of the novel is largely spent setting up the events described in the blurb, which is why I’m annoyed I read it! It’s really around the halfway point that the pace picks up significantly, bringing more action, revelations, and a clearer picture of the larger threat lurking behind everything.
I enjoy that gradual crescendo because I’ve come to trust Turner, I know she’s building toward something worthwhile. But I worry about how a brand-new reader would feel about it. If you’re unfamiliar with her talent, the slower first half might require a bit more patience, but if you(re familiar, enjoy the ride.
I am invested in seeing where this series goes next, despite not being quite as attached to Bran and Cillian as I usually am after the first book of a Hailey Turner series. I like them. They’re good characters, I care about what happens to them. I’d be annoyed if they get hurt or killed but it wouldn’t ruined my day at this point. I haven’t formed a deeper emotional attachment yet.
However, the mysteries introduced here, the larger mythology taking shape, and the unanswered questions left hanging have me eager to return to this world.
Overall, Bright Dead Things is a strong opening to a new fantasy series. It’s atmospheric, creepy, full of intriguing folklore, and steadily builds toward something much bigger. If you’re willing to embrace a slower start and enjoy stories where the mysteries unfold piece by piece, there’s a lot here to enjoy.
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Surprise Groom (Marital Bliss Book 1) "Can two men fake their way to marital bliss" Sale: $14.24 to $0.99 by DJ Jamison Rating: 4.4/5 (1,002 Reviews) #surprisegroom #maritalbliss #gayfiction #lgbtqfiction #mmromance #contemporaryromance #kindlebooks #booksky
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Dangling High is officially FINISHED!!! I'm proud of this one - I've never written anything so action-packed! I hope you enjoy, it's a wild ride!
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Ch. 7 of "Dangling High" is up on inkitt.com/kayceeking
The excerpt is an exchange between Alex's sister, Adeline, and his best friend, Asa. Because Alex is much too reserved to share about himself, these two will play an important role in revealing his personality & past.
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Ch. 6 of "Dangling High" is officially up on inkitt.com/kayceeking
Here's a little excerpt - It's an exchange where Ezra's bothered that Alex won't indulge him in conversation while they travel.
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Today is Day With(out) Art Day, so we're sharing some books featuring artists from the QueeRomance Ink site!
See all of our artist stories here:
https://www.queeromanceink.com/?s=artist&search_type=book_search
#DayWithoutArt #gayromance #mmromance #artists #gayartists #books #booksyouwilllove
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Today is Day With(out) Art Day, so we're sharing some books featuring artists from the QueeRomance Ink site!
See all of our artist stories here:
https://www.queeromanceink.com/?s=artist&search_type=book_search
#DayWithoutArt #gayromance #mmromance #artists #gayartists #books #booksyouwilllove
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Since I've seen this going around #Bookstodon, here are my top 10, er, 12 favorite #mmromance authors, by count of my top Goodreads ratings (5 stars):
#SamBurns
#JordanLHawk (@jordanlhawk)
#AndreaSpeed (@aspeed)
#KajeHarper
#TJKlune
#KJCharles (@kjcharles)
#NRWalker
#KrisTBethke
#RhysFord
#LilyMorton
#HaileyTurner
#SJHimes(If anyone knows the Mastodon usernames of anyone I missed please speak up!)
Also, there's a link to my Goodreads in my bio. Feel free to add me there!
