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Book Title: Force Majeure Author and Publisher: Sophia Soames Cover Model: Rourke Release Date: July 15, 2022 Genre: Contemporary M/M Romance Trope: Childhood friends to Lovers Themes: Jealousy, Hurt/Comfort, Set in Berlin Heat Rating: 4 flames Length: 32 000 words It is a standalone story. Buy Links Universal Link | Amazon US | Amazon UK 
Love is an earthquake that relocates the centre of the universe. Blurb Oakley Hoffman is a walking, talking natural disaster. Not only does he seem to be the only functioning adult in his family, but he also stomps around creating irrational earthquakes with every badly thought-out ridiculous move he makes. He barely survived lockdown, and with life returning to something that vaguely resembles normal, Oakley has landed himself an inconvenient infatuation with his former best friend. Well, if he’s totally honest, he’s probably nursed that crush for years. Yet, this time around, infatuation has brought a bad streak of jealousy to boot. Force Majeure is a 32K novella featuring childhood friends to lovers in adulthood, with explicit content intended for mature readers. No trigger warnings. Force Majeure refers to a clause that is included in contracts to remove liability for natural and unavoidable catastrophes that interrupt the expected course of events. Excerpt The clinking of the lock to the Demircis’ apartment kicks me out of my daydreams, and my heart jolts as I jump to my feet, almost tripping myself up in an effort to not look like I’m loitering. “I could hear you a mile off,” Cem says, shuffling out into the hall, shivering despite the duvet draped around his shoulders like a royal cape. “You need to go to work and stop trying to scratch my head through the walls.” He sits on the step. Too weak to fight the pull of his presence, I plonk down beside him, probably bruising my arse in the process, because I know I’ll get what I’ve been craving. Cem has always needed contact, and here I am, being squashed against the wall as he leans his body against mine and his head falls heavily on my shoulder. “I’m a dick,” he says, bang on with the self-reflection. “Yeah,” I want to shout at him, scream in his goddamn face, shake him until he gets his head in gear and sees how he has shattered my world. But I don’t. I can be a calm, reasonable person, and I have far too much self-control to fall apart in front of Cemil Demirci. “I got carried away at the weekend,” he continues. “There was a party, and then I stayed over with friends, and time just kind of evaporated, you know?” Excuses. Always excuses. “You have an exam today,” I say. If I sound angry, it’s because I can’t help myself. “It’s under control.” He sighs deeply and turns his head so his nose is pressed into my shoulder. That’s something else he does to reel me in. Why do I let him so cheaply buy my forgiveness? “I studied all week, so I’m good. It’s all in here.” His hand pokes out of the duvet to point at his head. “I’m not worried about the exams.” I’m not worried either. Cem is too clever for his own good. He’ll read a book and memorise every line, quoting it back at me in long, rambling sentences I barely understand. Nor have I ever seen him use a calculator. He scribbles down numbers at frightening speed on whatever surface he can find and then does the calculation in his head. Cem knows stuff. Far too much stuff. “I miss you,” I whisper without meaning to. Even shielded by all the jealousy and anger I feel, knowing I’m slowly, irrevocably losing him again, it’s the truth. He is the calm to my inner storm, and I will forgive him for anything and everything. And I hate myself for it. About the Author Sophia Soames should be old enough to know better but has barely grown up. She has been known to fangirl over TV shows, has fallen in and out of love with more popstars than she dares to remember, and has a ridiculously high-flying (un-)glamourous real-life job. Her long-suffering husband just laughs at her antics. Their children are feral. The Au Pair just sighs. She lives in a creaky old house in rural London, although her heart is still in Scandinavia. Discovering that the stories in her head make sense when written down has been part of the most hilarious midlife crisis ever, and she hopes it may long continue. Find me on social media @sophiasoames on all platforms Christina Stern is a Russian based artist. Quick sketches and portraits drawn in pencil are what she likes to do the most. Her work can be found on @christinastern on Instagram Aurelia Morris is a cover artist, photographer, Photoshop wiz and eternal fangirl. She works in many mediums under more aliases that she can keep track of. Social Media Links Facebook Group: Sophia Soames’ Little Harbour Twitter | Instagram | Newsletter Sign-up 
 My snippet this week is from Whiskey and Moonshine.  Phillipe dropped his voice and leaned in closer. “How was it?” “I don’t kiss and—” Colt stopped and chuckled when Phillipe playfully slapped his knee. “It was great. I was surprised, and we haven’t talked about it….” He met Phillipe’s gaze. “I’ve never dated before.” “I think you’re going to have to make the next move. Technically Mr. K laid one on an employee.” Phillipe stood and picked up his scissors. “I have to finish your hair.” “Hair, not ear.” “We need a plan.” Phillipe fell silent while he finished Colt’s haircut. As he swept up hair from the tarp, Colt shook out his cape and folded it. Phillipe stored his tools away, then turned to Colt. “You have to tell him it’s okay, that he didn’t overstep any bounds. But be subtle.” “Didn’t overstep, be subtle. Got it.” Colt held up his thumbs. There are more snippets in the Rainbow Snippets Facebook group.
Whiskey and Moonshine is available in eBook, paperback and in Kindle Unlimited. This week you can get the eBook for half price at $2.99. 
S.R. Cronin has a new fantasy book out, The War Stories of the Seven Troublesome Sisters book 6: She's the One Who Won't Behave. And there's a giveaway! Gypsum, the sixth of seven sisters, has always been a rebel. Yet no one thought she would go so far as to join the reczavy, a group living in tents on the edge of the desert and known for their sexual promiscuity and playful ways. But as the date of the Mongols’ return draws near, Ilarians of all types must work together if they are to have any hope of surviving. And the reczavy, for all of their odd ways, do have plenty of tricks up their sleeves. Well, up their sleeves whenever they are bothering to wear clothes, that is. Gypsum is touched when her oldest sister Ryalgar comes to call, and brings an olive branch with her. Ryalgar recognizes that the reczavy have as much to lose as anyone, and as much to contribute. Will Gypsum accept a key role in the plan to stop the invasion? Of course she will. Unfortunately, her playmates don’t all feel the same sense of urgency. Many would rather simply enjoy the time they have left. A few claim to be allergic to long term planning. And some are too busy with their own poorly-timed plans to overthrow the government Ilari already has. Good thing needlepoint is the one traditional skill at which Gypsum has always excelled. She will need to thread a fine needle in order to coax this recalcitrant group into becoming life-saving warriors of a very different kind. About the Series: People ask me what The War Stories of the Seven Troublesome Sisters are like. I'd say its Little Women acting like The Seven Samurai in Brigadoon with hints of Sex and the City. The series consists of seven short companion novels. Each tells the personal story of one of seven radically different sisters in the 1200s as they prepare for an invasion of their realm. These historical fantasy/alternate history books can be enjoyed as stand-alone novels, but together they tell the full story of how Ilari survived. Which sister saved the realm? That will depend on who you ask. How do they save it? Each sister will offer you surprising information on why this didn't go as planned. Warnings: references to non-consensual sex in the past. Universal Buy Link | Amazon | GoodreadsGiveaway S.R. is giving away a $20 Amazon gift card with this tour: Direct Link: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/b60e8d47246/? Excerpt
“What’s your name?” I knew every boy who went to my school and the smiling young man asking me the question was not one of them. He’d joined our circle of tidzys after the others arrived, standing around the fire with us as we sought a partner for the holiday celebration. He’d already introduced himself to several young women. Whatever he murmured incited giggles and a few unmistakable wiggles as well. When he approached me, these women turned their wide eyes away from his face to give me a narrowed-eye stare of warning. I didn’t understand why. His lighter hair and tanned country physique weren’t that special, although he did have the confidence that makes everyone seem more attractive. And enough an indifference to make a young woman willing to do much to impress him. I didn’t play games like that. My first instinct was to make up a ridiculous name. Duck Piss came to mind. Then I decided the name my family had stuck me with was probably ridiculous enough. “Gypsum. My name is Gypsum.” “Isn’t that some ugly grey rock?” he asked. “Yup. It was going to be that or Duck Piss, so I guess I lucked out.” I turned away from him, and focused my gaze on several attractive men crouching in front of the fire, sharing laughter and ale. As I said, I don’t like stupid games or the men who play them. “My name is Sheep Scump. Nice to meet you.” I turned back. “Well, at least you play along.” “Oh, I play along very well.” Really? “So what are you doing here? You got tired of playing with the tidzys over at your own school?” “No. My school got tired of me. Or rather they tired of my attempts at humor and asked me to seek education elsewhere. I start classes here after the holiday.” I don’t know why I asked the next question. “Do your parents know?” He winced. “They barely knew which school I was at then.” “Oh.” Quite different than my overinvolved parents. “What did you do to get kicked out?” He slipped an arm around my waist and in one slick move he turned the two of us away from the fire. “I’ve a jug of particularly fine red dinner wine waiting in my saddle bag. I hoped I’d find someone worth sharing it with. Would you care to walk over to the stables while I tell you of my horrendous crimes?” I liked the feel of him. His smell. Okay, I even liked the undercurrent of hurt under his bravado. And I liked the promise of something better to drink than the cheap ale being handed out around the fire. “Sure. Let’s walk, talk, and see where this goes.” He ran his hand up my side and gave my breast a friendly squeeze. I didn’t have much to offer in that area, but he didn’t seem to care. I put my hand on his butt and squeezed back. We both knew exactly where this was going. Author Bio
Sherrie Cronin is the author of a collection of six speculative fiction novels known as 46. Ascending and is now in the process of publishing a historical fantasy series called The War Stories of the Seven Troublesome Sisters. A quick look at the synopses of her books makes it obvious she is fascinated by people achieving the astonishing by developing abilities they barely knew they had. She’s made a lot of stops along the way to writing these novels. She’s lived in seven cities, visited forty-six countries, and worked as a waitress, technical writer, and geophysicist. Although she’s lost several beloved cats on her journey, she’s been lucky enough to gain a husband and three kids who love her despite how odd she is. Today she lives and writes in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she also answers a hot-line, volunteers for SFWA, and plans her future travels. Author Website: https://troublesome7sisters.xyz/ Author Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/sherrie.cronin/ Author Facebook (Author Page): https://www.facebook.com/46Ascending Author Twitter: Twitter: https://twitter.com/cinnabar01 Author Instagram: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.r.cronin/ Author Goodreads: Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/5805814.Sherrie_Cronin Author Amazon: Amazon: www.amazon.com/Sherrie-Cronin/e/B007FRMO9Q 
 My teaser this week is from Scintilla, book 1 of El Corazon. Raul wasn’t sure what he expected, but the sight greeting them made his skin crawl. Fahim’s description had been watered down, that much was clear. There were five teens, three girls and two boys. They were all naked and huddled in a corner. One of the boys tried to pull a filthy mattress over them.
Brandon was standing between them and the door. Bruises were scattered over his chest and a larger, fresher one bloomed across his hip. His hair was matted and greasy. Raul’s nose told him none of them had taken a bath or shower recently. Sparks cascaded through the air from a wave of electricity that rippled between Brandon and the cops. His eyes weren’t focused, he shivered, and Raul could see he didn’t recognize the fact he and the kids were safe. “Don’t go near them!” Brandon shouted. He spread his arms wide and the little sparks turned to longer, more powerful bolts of static. The wave separating Brandon from the cops changed from a bluish hue to whiter. The power he wielded was building. A freaked out, utterly panic-stricken scintilla was dangerous and without the right equipment a physical confrontation could prove deadly to the attacker. Maybe to others nearby as well. Raul darted forward so he was between Brandon and the others. Holding out both hands he spoke in a rush. “Whoa, easy, Brandon, remember me? Raul. It’s Raul. We spent a week together last year, been writing each other since.” He took a tentative step forward. “Sparky, remember that?” “You’re done stealing children,” Brandon screamed and leaned toward Raul. The electric wave brightened and rippled faster. Behind Raul Janey said in a soft voice, “I’ll get a rubberized blanket.” He heard her leave the room. RELEASE BLITZ 
Book Title: Double Exposure Author: Anne Barwell Publisher: LaceDragon Publishing Cover Artist: T.L. Bland Release Date: July 11, 2022 Genre: Paranormal, Mystery, Detective, MM Romance Tropes: Found family, fated mates, romantic suspense Themes: Family, acceptance Heat Rating: 4 flames Length: 73 000 words/179 pages Although it’s part of a shared world, it can be read and enjoyed alone. It’s the first in a spin-off series of The Sleepless City and does not end on a cliffhanger. Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited Amazon US | Amazon UK | Universal Link 
Someone is hunting supernaturals Blurb Pōneke Shadows Book 1 Vampires and werewolves live long lives. The Sleepless City saga might have ended but the story continues… Someone is hunting supernaturals. Vampire Simon Hawthorne and his human partner Ben Leyton’s plans for a peaceful holiday with family are hijacked by the New Zealand Supernatural Council. Tensions are on the rise in Wellington. Supernatural councillors are disappearing. Werewolves are suspicious of anyone human or vampire. If they don’t work together, their enemy has already won. And no one with a connection to the supernatural world is safe. Excerpt Rupert looked mildly affronted. “I am not in hiding. The council were trying to get me involved, and I make a point of not getting mixed up in their politics, whatever the cost, considering that cost is usually too high for anyone but them.” “You’re hiding from the council?” Ben asked. “I can understand that. They hijacked Simon’s delivery at Auckland airport, then blackmailed him into helping them.” “If this is supposed to surprise me, you’re a few centuries late with that titbit of information,” Rupert said. “I have yet to meet a council I enjoyed doing business with. Though there was that group of werewolves in rural Japan a couple of hundred years ago that—” “Why are you here?” Simon cut Rupert off before he could start on one of his stories. Although neither he nor Marion would admit it, they shared a predilection for embellishing stories about their pasts. Rupert fished a large envelope from his pocket and handed it to Simon. “This is the information I have, but it’s not a lot. They cover their tracks well, apart from that massacre in Brisbane nearly ten years ago. There is someone in Wellington who provides a safe haven to anyone in our community who asks for it. Nothing much happens in the area that Elard doesn’t know about. You should talk to him.” “You’re not going to help?” Ben asked “Heavens, no.” Rupert raised an eyebrow. “At least Simon knows better than to ask that.” “Rupert’s better at staying in the shadows and orchestrating things from afar. If we need help, I’m sure he’ll be there...” Simon glanced at Rupert. “… but only on his own terms. I’d ask him to join our team, but it would be a waste of time.” “Totally a waste of time.” Rupert grinned and nodded towards both of them in turn. “Now, I must be off. I’ll be in touch. Watch yourselves, gentlemen. I don’t enjoy funerals.” He blurred towards the door. It opened, then closed behind him, and then he was gone. “He’s kind of how I remember him, but not,” Ben said slowly. “The not, would be because you didn’t know what he was then. He’s not hiding it now, though he’s never completely upfront about anything.” Simon emptied the envelope, took a pile of neatly typewritten sheets to read, and gave the rest to Ben to look through. “Rupert’s always had his own agenda. It’s how he’s managed to survive so long.” “Uh-huh.” Ben shook the papers he held. “There’s something loose in here.” A small card fell to the floor. He picked it up and his eyes widened. “It’s a business card, so guessing it’s Elard’s.” “And?” Simon asked, knowing there must be an ‘and’. “He’s a Catholic priest.” Ben read the words on the card out loud. “Fr Elard Reith, St Ansgar’s Parish, Newtown. We help those who ask.” He groaned. “Oh great, I was hoping to avoid Uncle Martin while I was here.” “Uncle Martin?” Simon asked. Ben had mentioned him once or twice, but he’d got the impression Ben’s father’s brother wasn’t that close to the rest of the family. “Yeah. He lives across the road from St Ansgar’s and always acts like he knows stuff the rest of us don’t.” “Perhaps he does.” Simon got up to pour some more tea. “I hope not.” Ben didn’t look happy. “It’s starting to feel like however hard we try to keep my family out of all this, fate is making damn sure they keep barging in.” 
About the Author 
Anne Barwell lives in Wellington, New Zealand. She shares her home with a cat with “tortitude” who is convinced that the house is run to suit her; this is an ongoing “discussion,” and to date it appears as though Kaylee may be winning. Anne works in a library, is an avid reader and watcher of a wide range of genres, and is constantly on the look-out for more hours in her day. She likes to write in series and even so called one shots seem to breed more plot bunnies. Her writing is like her reading - across a range of genres, although her favourites are paranormal, fantasy, SF, and historical. Music often plays a part in her stories and/or her characters are musicians. She also hosts and reviews for other authors, and writes monthly blog posts for Love Bytes. She is the co-founder of the New Zealand Rainbow Romance writers, and a member of RWNZ. Her books have received honourable mentions five times, reached the finals four times—one of which was for best gay book—and been a runner up in the Rainbow Awards. Social Media Links Blog/Website | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Newsletter Sign-up | Pinterest Facebook group | The Sleepless City Website | The Sleepless City FB Group Giveaway Enter the Rafflecopter Giveaway for a chance to win one of 5 ebook copies from the author's backlist 
 “Shh… shh. It’s okay,” Forge whispered in Blair’s ear, licking it ever so softly. There was another flicker, and Blair got a good look at himself, and Forge, in the mirror. Blair’s eyes had changed to completely gray-green, and Forge’s were a vibrant blue. It was the sexiest thing Blair had ever seen. Seeing it mimicked on his face, it was frightening. "Wha—?” Blair exhaled. He clawed at Forge’s thigh, and he pushed harder against the immovable force behind him. Forge moaned and rolled his hips forward. “Enough adrenaline or arousal, and that happens. The reflection and the change.” Forge nipped Blair’s ear as he spoke. “Nothing to be afraid of. You have magnificent eyes.”  There are many more snippets in the Rainbow Snippets Facebook group! Electric Candle is available in eBook, paperback and in Kindle Unlimited.
SERIES TOUR and NEW RELEASE 
The Perfect World Series by Shari Sakurai Superhero. Supervillain. Super-complicated The stories should be read in order: Perfect World (Perfect World #1) Adam (companion novel) New Era (Perfect World #2) Broken World (Perfect World #3) Publisher: Farnhurst Publishing Cover Artist: Shari Sakurai Genres: LGBTQ / Science Fiction / Superhero Fiction Tropes: Enemies to lovers Overall Heat Rating for the series: 1 flame BOOK DETAILS BOOK 1 Book Title: Perfect World Length: 341 pages Release Date: July 18, 2014 This book ends on a cliffhanger. Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited 
Blurb London, 2115 It is the year 2115 and the world is very different. With climate changes, natural disasters and war shaping the landscape, England has become a nation made up of several super cities and wasteland in between. Eric Rawlins is a genetically engineered superhero created by the London Security Agency (L.S.A) to defend and protect the city against both national and international threats. With his superior abilities, celebrity status and beautiful girlfriend, Eric appears to have the perfect life. However, it is an illusion created by the L.S.A in order to control him. Eric's nemesis is the charismatic Adam Larimore. The only son of billionaire business tycoon Victor Larimore, Adam is gifted with a genius level IQ as well as the same longevity as Eric. When the actions of the L.S.A throw the two of them together Eric finds himself questioning everything that he has ever known as well as discovering the true course of events that led to Adam turning to a life of crime. As they become closer Eric realises that the L.S.A may be the real threat to London. But can he trust Adam or is he part of Adam’s plan for revenge against those who have wronged him? BOOK 2 Book Title: Adam Length: 243 pages Release Date: March 12, 2016 It can be read as a standalone but it is best to read with the Perfect World series. The book does not end on a cliffhanger. Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited 
Blurb Adam Larimore is on a mission of self-destruct. After learning that he was genetically engineered for the sole purpose of inheriting his father’s empire, Adam has been determined to ruin his father’s life and, in the process, his own. When Ivan Williams, the man soon to become the Head of the London Security Agency (L.S.A), approaches Adam with the offer of a business partnership, Adam discovers the appalling truth behind the technological and genetic advancements that have come to shape England. His relationship with his father is at breaking point and when events take a devastating turn, Adam finds himself pushed further than perhaps he wanted to go. BOOK 3 Book Title: New Era Length: 272 pages Release Date: May 28, 2018 It is not standalone story and does the book end on a cliffhanger. Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited 
Blurb Eric Rawlins is a broken man. Still reeling from the L.S.A’s betrayal and then the death of his lover, Eric is struggling with his new responsibilities in north London. When a proposition from the Government heightens the stakes, Eric very quickly finds himself faced with a choice that could change the destiny of the entire country. Eric knows that he has to step up and become the hero that those closest to him are convinced that he can be, but a deadly confrontation with the L.S.A’s new special agent leaves his belief in tatters. Meanwhile, unknown to Eric, Adam awakens to once again find himself a pawn in Ivan Williams’ play for power. BOOK 4 - NEW RELEASE Book Title: Broken World Length: 87 569 words Release Date: July 8, 2022 It is not a standalone story. It does not end on a cliffhanger. Warning for some readers: This novel contains a brief non-graphic depiction of a suicide attempt, which may be a trigger for some readers. Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited 
Blurb Eric Rawlins has made the people of England a promise. That he will stand for them against Ivan Williams and the L.S.A, but with politics and agendas threatening to dictate his every move, Eric struggles to find allies that he can trust. When a daring mission to rescue Adam’s staff goes awry, Eric finds that he is starting to question himself in ways that shake him to the very core. Whilst grappling with his inner turmoil, Eric can also see that Adam is struggling against his own demons. As the pressure begins to build, Eric takes the fight to Williams. However, Adam’s dangerous obsession with revenge threatens to not only put the entire operation in jeopardy, but his relationship with Eric too. Excerpt from Broken World Adam moved as soon as the L.S.A agents did. He slammed into Elle and knocked her to the ground. As the gunfire started, Adam kept her covered with his own body. Beneath him her screams were barely audible over the shooting. It was not just coming from the White Tower, but from the opposite direction where the barracks had been located. Then he felt a hand on his arm. Glancing up he was relieved to see Eric leaning down over them. Adam reacted immediately. He got to his feet and dragging Elle up with him, Adam pushed her into Eric’s arms. “Go!” he snapped when he saw how Eric hesitated. “I’ll be right behind you!” Lifting Elle up off the ground, Eric started to run back towards the bridge and Perses. The gunfire began to fade into the background as the L.S.A seemed to now be concentrating on whoever it was who had started shooting at them. They had passed the ruins of the Bell Tower when it happened. Adam felt something crash into him, and he was thrown back into the masonry. Pain exploded from his left shoulder and travelled all the way down his arm. “Eric!” he tried to shout, but the pain had robbed his voice of its strength and his boyfriend’s name came out as a choked whisper. “I’m afraid he’s long gone,” Neil’s sneering figure appeared in Adam’s line of vision. “It’s just you and me!” Neil reached down and dragged Adam back to his feet by his good arm. He looked battered and almost deranged. Neil’s nose was still bleeding and when he spoke Adam could see blood staining his teeth red. His eyes were wild and one of his pupils was enlarged. There was blood in his hair, matting the blond against his head. Still despite all this, he seemed supercharged with his fury. All of it was directed at Adam. “Dad’s going to be pretty pissed off about this mess!” Neil snarled as he started to pull Adam back towards where Traitor’s Gate had once stood. “But maybe if I bring him you, he will be more inclined to look passed all of this!” Adam tried to dig his heels into the ground, to make it as difficult for Neil as possible but his struggles barely seemed to make a difference. “Eric!” he croaked into his radio. As soon as he spoke, Neil lunged forwards and ripped it from his ear. Suddenly free, Adam drew back whilst his uninjured hand went for his gun. Neil was on him before he could raise the weapon. He struck Adam hard around the side of the head. Pain blossomed from the impact as he once more fell to the ground. The cry that escaped Adam as he landed amused Neil. His snarl twisted into a sadistic grin as he once more hauled Adam back to his feet. For a few seconds, the pain forced Adam let himself be dragged through the former Traitor’s Gate site and towards the river. If he gets me back into south London, then it’s all over… Adam renewed his struggling. He could not move his left arm and Neil still had hold of his right, so he quickly changed tactics. Using his momentum to push himself closer to the other man, Adam brought his knee up between Neil’s legs with as much force as he could muster. Neil yelled angrily, but he did not let Adam go as he doubled over. His action jerked Adam off his feet, and he would have fallen had Neil not kept his hold on his arm. “You’re going to fucking pay for that!” Neil screamed furiously as he slammed Adam against the metal railings that cordoned off the Thames from the Tower of London site. One hand still held Adam firmly in place whilst the other closed around his throat. Adam gasped. Pinned between Neil’s body and the railing, he was unable to move more than a token struggle. He tried to pull his arm free, but with the pressure on his neck increasing Adam was finding it impossible to breathe. Neil loomed over him, and he was close enough that Adam could see the red lines streaking through the whites of his eyes. He was not trying to kill Adam, just force him into unconsciousness. This thought gave him little comfort. If he was taken back to the L.S.A headquarters, then he would be dead by the end of the day. Adam’s vision was starting to blur, and he had stopped fighting. He could feel the cold press of the railing at his back and the metal shaking under their combined weight. “Neil...” Adam choked out with the last of his strength. “The railing…” Yet as he spoke, he felt it give way. Adam shot his arm out, trying to reach for something - anything - to save him, but his hand closed around nothing other than air. As he felt himself falling, Neil drew back and managed to catch his footing right on the edge. The sight of him stumbling onto the firmer ground was the last thing Adam saw as he hit the water. Immediately as the cold river enveloped him, Adam fought for the surface. However, with only the use of one arm, he was unable to break his head above the water. Feebly he tried to kick, but his already oxygen-starved lungs could not take anymore. Adam barely had a moment to feel afraid before he blacked out. Copyright © 2022 Shari Sakurai All rights reserved About the Author Shari Sakurai is a British author of paranormal, horror, science fiction and fantasy novels that almost always feature a LGBTQ protagonist and/or antagonist. She has always loved to write and it is her escape from the sometimes stressful modern life! Aside from writing, Shari enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to (loud!) music, going to rock concerts and learning more about other societies and cultures. Japanese culture is of particular interest to her and she often incorporates Japanese themes and influences into her work. Shari loves a challenge and has taken part and won the National Novel Writing Month challenge thirteen times! Author Links Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads 
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AUDIOBOOK and EBOOK TOUR 
Book Title: Breaking Cover (Life Lessons Book 2) Author and Publisher: Kaje Harper Narrator: JF Harding Release Date: June 29, 2022 Genre: Contemporary/Mystery M/M romance Tropes: Modest age-gap, in the closet Themes: Coming out, gay parenting Heat Rating: 4 flames Length: 9 hours and 46 minutes It is best read after book 1. The book does not end on a cliffhanger. It has a solid HFN ending, not yet a HEA. Audiobooks 3 and 4 scheduled for later this summer. Buy Links - Audible, KU and Paperback 
Sometimes one moment defines a man Blurb For homicide detective Mac, it's been a good year. Having Tony to go home to makes him a better cop and a better person. For Tony, it's been hard being in love with a man he can't touch in public. Evasions and outright lying to friends and family take a little of the shine off his relationship with Mac, but Tony is determined to make it work. As the Minneapolis Police Department moves into a hot, humid summer, Mac is faced with a different challenge. A killer has murdered two blond women, and the police have no real clues. Mac hates to think that another murder may be the only way they'll make progress with the case. But when that murder happens, it hits close to home for Tony. And suddenly Mac faces an ultimatum: come out into the sunlight and stand beside Tony as his lover, or walk away and live without a piece of his heart. About the Author I get asked about my name a lot. It's not something exotic, though. “Kaje” is pronounced just like “cage” – it’s an old nickname, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I’ve been writing far longer than I care to admit (*whispers – forty-five years*), although mostly for my own entertainment. I write M/M romance, often with added mystery, fantasy, historical, SciFi, paranormal… I also have Young Adult short stories (some released under the pen name Kira Harp.) After decades of writing just for fun, my husband convinced me I really should submit something, somewhere. My first professionally published book, Life Lessons, came out in May 2011. I now have a good-sized backlist in ebooks and print, both free and professionally published, including Amazon bestseller The Rebuilding Year and Rainbow Award Best Mystery-Thriller Tracefinder: Contact. A complete list with links can be found on my website "Books" page at https://kajeharper.com/books/. 
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SERIES TOUR THE HARVEST SERIES by M.A. CHURCH 
We are not alone. In the year 2050 mankind’s never-ending quest for proof life exists in the universe is answered—in the form of massive spaceships that appear without warning above the capitals of all major nations. The name of their planet is Tah’Nar—and it is dying. The United States sets up a lottery system, and each young man between the ages of twenty-three and twenty-eight is assigned a number. Once a year, for the next five years, numbers will be drawn and a new set of one thousand males will be collected. The media coined the expression ‘The Harvest’ for when the Tah’Narian’s collect these young men. Genres: Sci-fi romance, Mpreg Romance Tropes: Forced proximity, forced DNA change, aliens Themes: Alien abduction The stories are not standalone. They need to be read in order. Overall Heat Rating for the series: 4 flames BOOK DETAILS BOOK 1 
Book Title: The Harvest: Taken Length: 303 pages Release Date: January 10, 2014 This book ends on a cliffhanger with an HFN Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited Blurb He was supposed to be safe. Captain Keyno Landium Shou is a Tah’Narian starship captain who has been granted the right to take a mate, any mate, he wants during the last harvest on Earth. Dale was seventeen when the aliens first appeared. His parents assumed he’d be safe since the final collection would be done before he turned twenty-three. He didn’t fall within the guidelines established, so they took for granted he had nothing to fear. Excerpt from The Harvest: Taken I was seventeen when the aliens first appeared, so my parents assumed I was safe. The final collection would occur before I turned twenty-three. I didn’t fall within the guidelines the aliens had established, so I thought I had nothing to fear. I was wrong. Exactly one week before my twenty-third birthday, an extraction team showed up to collect me. My parents were distraught, and I fought them, but nothing stopped them from taking me. Somebody somewhere had made a terrible mistake. But no one would listen to me. “I’m not supposed to be collected!” Men in SWAT gear dragged me to a waiting van. One of the aliens stood off to the side, watching. I dug my feet into the ground, trying to halt the parade of their progress. Two human soldiers were beside me, trying to secure my arms behind my back, but I kept twisting and jerking, frantic to break their hold on me. “Listen to me! I’m only twenty-two years old.” “Son of a bitch, stop jumping around, you little fag,” the man to the right of me hissed as he grabbed at my wrist and twisted. “Fuck!” I yelled as pain radiated up my arm. I managed to get my other arm free long enough to get in a good solid shot at the asshole who was currently trying to twist my hand off. I busted his nose. Anger boiled in his eyes as he whipped his arm back to strike me. Before the blow could land, the Tah’Narian with the extraction team jerked the man away from me by the front of his shirt. Another human took his team member’s place immediately, but my focus was on the alien, not the other man holding my arm. The alien lifted the human completely off the ground and shook him like a rag doll, snapping his head back and forth. The Tah’Narian's low growls sent shivers up my spine as he spoke to the team member. And his strength was astounding. The man the alien lifted wasn’t a small guy, by any means, and he lifted him with one hand. Then he tossed the guy to the ground, pointed at me and babbled something I couldn’t understand. “I… I… okay. I won’t touch him again.” The team member stumbled back to the van, never looking back at me. Good God, the extraction team and that alien could somehow understand each other. Momentarily distracted, I didn’t have time to react when another team member handcuffed both my arms tightly behind me. Someone on each side held me tightly, determined to march me to that waiting van. “Let go of me, dammit!” “Stop fighting, kid. You can’t win against five of us.” The new guard fastened a second set of cuffs higher on my forearms. “Plus there’s that alien, too. You just saw his strength. The more you fight, the harder this is going to be.” I slumped in their arms, the fight draining out of me. “What did it say?” “Basically, that you’ve been chosen by one of them,” one of the guys from the team leaned down and whispered to me. “I’m sorry, kid. Never heard of something like this happening. No more talking, or they’ll gag you next.” Horrified, I hung in their arms as they dragged me to a waiting van. I desperately wanted to ask him what he meant about being chosen, but after his warning, I was afraid to say anything. What the hell was going on, and why were the rules being changed all of a sudden? These aliens weren’t supposed to be able to pick and choose. That defeated the whole purpose of having a lottery system. BOOK 2 
Book Title: The Harvest: Journey’s End Length: 310 pages Release Date: January 1, 2015 This book does not end on a cliffhanger. The spinoff books follow. Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited Blurb Adapting is a word Dale Michaels has become familiar with. As he settles into his new life with the Tah’Narian starship captain Keyno, Dale has adapted to life with an alien, space travel, and having his body mutated so he can carry a young. He’s closed the chapter on his old life. BOOK 3 
Book Title: Bound by Fate-The Harvest Young (The Next Generation #1) Length: 205 pages Release Date: May 15, 2016 It is a standalone story and ends on a cliffhanger for the next couple in the series. Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited Blurb Half human and half Tah’Narian, Szin doesn’t fit with either race. His appearance is mainly human, but he’s able to have a young. Unfortunately, that’s his only Tah’Narian characteristic. He’s smaller and weaker than other young. BOOK 4 
Book Title: Bound by Destiny - The Harvest Young (Next Generation #2) Length: 295 pages Release Date: October 1, 2017 It is not a standalone story and ends on a cliffhanger for the next couple in the series. Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited Blurb Destiny brought them together even before they were born. BOOK 5 
Book Title: Bound by Love - The Harvest Young (The Next Generation 3) Length: 294 pages Release Date: June 21, 2020 It is not a standalone story but does not end on a cliffhanger. Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited Blurb Will history repeat itself? BOOK 6 
Book Title: Bound by War-The Harvest Young (The Next Generation 4) Length: 75 000 words Release Date: June 21, 2022 It is not a standalone story, but it is the finale in the series. Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited Blurb A brief moment in time can change everything. About the Author M.A. Church is a true Southern belle who spent many years in the elementary education sector. Now she spends her days lost in fantasy worlds, arguing with hard-headed aliens on far-off planets, herding her numerous shifters, or trying to tempt her country boys away from their fishing poles. It’s a full time job, but hey, someone’s gotta do it! When not writing, she’s exploring the latest M/M novel to hit the market or watching her beloved Steelers. That’s if she’s not on the back porch tending to the demanding wildlife. The ducks are very outspoken. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two grown children. She is a member of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Author Links Blog/Website | Facebook | Twitter | Tiktok Newsletter sign-up | BookBub | Pinterest 
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