Anthology Review by Mel & Michele: All in Fear, by Steve Berman, KJ Charles, Avon Gale, Roan Parrish, Kris Ripper, and J.A. Rock

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All in Fear: A Collection of Six Horror Tales
by Steve Berman, KJ Charles, Avon Gale,
Roan Parrish, Kris Ripper, and J.A. Rock
Publisher: Open Ink Press
Release Date: December 1, 2016

Michele’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Book Spotlight: All in Fear, a queer horror anthology

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The nights are getting longer and longer, and what better way to pass the darkest time of the year than with a terrifying anthology of queer horror, featuring stories by some of the most talented authors I know?

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Horror has never looked this enticing. New release, All in Fear, is a gorgeous collection of horror tales from some of the hottest names in queer fiction. Be prepared to be titillated…and terrified.

Today I’m thrilled (and also petrified!) to tell you all about this creepy, eerie, haunting anthology! Not only that, but author Roan Parrish joins us to talk about the blend of romance and horror (spoiler alert: it involves Tom Hiddleston).

So turn on all the lights in the house, lock your doors, and ignore that strange creaking sound coming from the empty room next door…

All in Fear

Authors: KJ Charles, Roan Parrish, J.A. Rock,
Steve Berman, Avon Gale, and Kris Ripper
Publisher: Open Ink Press
Release Date: December 1, 2016

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Blog Tour: 24/7, by J.A. Rock (The Subs Club, Book 4) – Excerpt + Giveaway!

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Hi! I’m J.A. Rock, and right now I’m touring the internet talking about my latest release, 24/7—Book 4 in The Subs Club series. Thanks so much to the blogs that are hosting me on this tour, and be sure to leave comments on the tour posts for a chance to win a $15 Riptide Publishing gift card!

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About the Subs Club series

After the death of their friend Hal at the hands of an irresponsible dom, submissive friends Dave, Kamen, Miles, and Gould band together to form the Subs Club—an organization seeking to expose dangerous local doms. The club slowly evolves as romances blossom, loyalties are tested, and tensions mount in a community already struggling for unity in the wake of Hal’s death.

From domestic discipline to knife play to fashion paraphilia, and from family drama to new jobs to first loves, the members of the Subs Club explore life’s kinks inside and outside of the bedroom as they attempt to let go of the past and move forward.

24/7, by J.A. Rock
Series: The Subs Club, Book 4
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Release Date: June 4, 2016

Kristie & El’s Buddy Review: There is so much depth to the story, so many feelings that I just needed to hang on for the ride. 4-of-5

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Blog Tour: Manties in a Twist, by J.A. Rock (Excerpt + Giveaway!)

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Hi! I’m J.A. Rock, and right now I’m touring the internet talking about my latest release Manties in a Twist—Book 3 in The Subs Club series. Thanks so much to the blogs that are hosting me on this tour, and be sure to leave comments on the tour posts for a chance to win your choice of two backlist ebooks and a $10 Amazon gift card!

Manties in a  Twist, by J.A.  Rock
Series: The Subs Club, Book III
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Release Date: April 4, 2016

Buy Link: Publisher

My Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars, “another perfect piece in the exceptional Subs Club series” 4-5-of-5

I recommend reading Manties in a Twist after the first two books in the series.

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Blog Tour: Pain Slut, by J.A. Rock (The Subs Club, Book 2)

The blog tour for Pain Slut by J.A. Rock is stopping by today! It’s the second in the “Subs Club” series, and let me tell you… this series is absolutely blowing me away! It’s kinky and hilarious and quirky and fun. If you like a little (okay, a lot) of BDSM with your romance, then this is a series that you absolutely need to check out.

J.A. is joining us today with a very sexy discussion post… talking about what has to be one of the hottest scenes I’ve ever read! And don’t forget to drop a comment on this post for your chance to win books from J.A.’s backlist, and Amazon gift cards!

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About the Subs Club series

After the death of their friend Hal at the hands of an irresponsible dom, submissive friends Dave, Kamen, Miles, and Gould band together to form the Subs Club—an organization seeking to expose dangerous local doms. The club slowly evolves as romances blossom, loyalties are tested, and tensions mount in a community already struggling for unity in the wake of Hal’s death.

From domestic discipline to knife play to fashion paraphilia, and from family drama to new jobs to first loves, the members of the Subs Club explore life’s kinks inside and outside of the bedroom as they attempt to let go of the past and move forward.

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Pain Slut, by J.A. Rock
The Subs Club, Book 2
Publisher: Riptide Publishing (Feb. 1, 2016)
Genre: Gay, M/M, BDSM, Romance

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My Review: If you’re looking for a book with fascinating characters and super hot, kinky sex, you definitely can’t go wrong if J.A. Rock’s name is on the cover. After reading The Subs Club, I had a feeling that this series was going to become one of my all-time favorites, and Pain Slut is definitely confirming that suspicion! (Full review here4-5-of-5)

PainSlut_600x900Honestly, I’m ready to take a step back from the Subs Club. Making the kink world a safer place for subs is the sort of bandwagon I’d have boarded as an idealist in my early twenties, but now I’m a pragmatist in my late twenties. I prefer to focus on adopting and raising a child.

But unexpected factors inevitably derail my plans. Like Drix Seger—attractive and the first genuine sadist I’ve encountered. If I were not in the process of renouncing my masochistic ways and becoming the normal, responsible potential father the adoption agency wants to see, Drix and I might do well together. But he has a foolish name and belongs to a cult of vampyres, and I am quitting kink. So why does Drix’s infatuation with blood and biting make me so hot I can’t think straight? And why, when he looks at me, does he seem to see something beyond a basket case with a stick up my ass?

Can I start a new phase in my life without leaving part of myself behind? Please send help.

—Miles

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Advanced Book Review: Pain Slut, by J.A. Rock

rock-pain-slutPain Slut, by J.A. Rock
Series: The Subs Club, Book 2
Release Date: February 1, 2016

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Buy Link: Riptide Publishing

I received an advanced copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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Blurb:

Honestly, I’m ready to take a step back from the Subs Club. Making the kink world a safer place for subs is the sort of bandwagon I’d have boarded as an idealist in my early twenties, but now I’m a pragmatist in my late twenties.  I prefer to focus on adopting and raising a child.

But unexpected factors inevitably derail my plans. Like Drix Seger—attractive and the first genuine sadist I’ve encountered. If I were not in the process of renouncing my masochistic ways and becoming the normal, responsible potential father the adoption agency wants to see, Drix and I might do well together.

But he has a foolish name and belongs to a cult of vampyres, and I am quitting kink. So why does Drix’s infatuation with blood and biting make me so hot I can’t think straight? And why, when he looks at me, does he seem to see something beyond a basket case with a stick up my ass?

Can I start a new phase in my life without leaving part of myself behind? Please send help.

—Miles

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