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  ROOKIE ATTRACTION NY Rush - Book One by Ava Olsen Release Date: September 13, 2026 Review A wonderful slow burn between teammates. Selwin, once outgoing and the life of the team, is a shell of himself after having to flee his team who were not accepting of him coming out. So he’s extremely withdrawn when he arrives in NY to join the Rush.  Afraid to make friends. All except for the Rookie. Having met before, Finn pulls Selwin out of himself and gives him the friendship he so desperately needs. It’s a sweet buildup to lovely romance.   Being the first in the series, we get to meet some pretty awesome characters that we know we’ll get to see again. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Selwin I planned on coming out in the NHL. I didn't plan on having to switch teams to survive it. With the New York Rush, keeping my head down should be safe—until rookie defenseman Finn Baran shows up. Finn is talented, determined, impossible to ignore. Every late-night convers...

  PRETTY BOY The Beginning of Always - Book 1.5 by EM Lindsey Release Date: June 18, 2024 Review Sometimes you absolutely need to catch up with a couple, and his epilogue to Halo lets us peek in on Victor and Oliver a few years on! It’s a warm, loving quick read, and I love seeing them navigate getting married. Weddings are chaotic and can absolutely bring out the worst in people. But our boys know how to communicate and are stupidly in love! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis One question: and Victor is ready to ask it. One answer: and Oliver has been dying to give it. One summer day: and that’s the start of their forever. For Victor and Oliver, they’ve always known where they were going, it was just going to take them time to get there. Their story didn’t stop with The End. That was merely a pause. Victor is ready to share the rest of his life with his angel, and Oliver is ready to call his pretty boy his husband. And even with a series of mishaps, injuries, wedding pan...

  THREADS OF CRIMSON Vampire’s Promise - Book One by Sammi Cee Release Date: August 27, 2026 Review An intriguing opening novella. Set in a vampire club, Benji is encouraged to join as a blood donor. Which was a shock when he didn’t know they existed. And it’s there that he meets the aloof, closed-off old vampire who exudes power and command. And terrifies folks a little! But you can’t fight the draw to one another!! Things are just starting to get interesting with these two! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis An ancient vampire who stopped needing anyone. A struggling human who refuses to be intimidated by him. An attraction neither of them expected. Benji needs money. Selling his blood at The Velvet Vein wasn't exactly the plan. Neither was becoming fascinated by the ancient vampire everyone else seems to know better than to approach. Lysandro Moretti doesn't do attachments. He feeds. He leaves. He certainly doesn't return week after week because one fearless hu...

    CAUGHT OFFSIDE by Quinn Ward Release Date: August 29, 2026 Review Really enjoyable professional multi-sport romance. I enjoyed the element of two different sports. They don’t just have the same problem of schedules and possible trades, but also different seasons.   It highlights the conundrum of how long into a relationship you should start considering it in your major life decisions.   Patrick is cautious off the ice. Reserved. And no matter how much he likes Asher, he’s careful and a little reluctant.  He’s also the kind of person who draws inwards when life turns hard.   Asher is open and kind, even when constantly being under the strain of making it in the shadow of his parents. Even when trying to earn his spot in the big leagues. He’s patient with Patrick (sometimes to patient). But sometimes having to find growth within yourself to make love work, makes it all the more special. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LI...

    GLOW Legends Series by Morgan Brice Release Date: August 28, 2026 Review Glow had a bit of different vibe than the others, but no less entertaining. Where the others had a central storyline about them making to it to the solstice bash, Glow takes a departure that involves Dan moving towns.   On the run from hunters and terrible podcasters (seriously, not everyone should be allowed a microphone), Dan finds himself taking refuge in Fox Hollow where his online friend, Quinn, lives.   Beyond the stress of running, there’s the usual nerves of coming out as cryptid, meeting new people, learning to trust, and falling in love.   It was a lot fun with great small town/sanctuary vibes.   Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Let your light shine. When Dan Connor, the Dover Demon, is pursued by bounty hunters, he seeks sanctuary in Fox Hollow in the Adirondack Forest. Dan inherited the spirit from hi...