Fire and Diamond by Andrew Grey

Title: Fire and Diamond
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Carlisle Deputies #6
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Law Enforcement
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: Aug 8, 2020
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
A Carlisle Deputies Novel
When Deputy Nick Senaster chastises a bunch of college kids at a bar, he doesn’t think anything of it, even if their leader is gorgeous. The guy is too young and way too cocky, and soon Nick has an emergency foster placement to focus on. His first job is ensuring ten-year-old Ethan knows someone cares for him. But Nick doesn’t realize Ethan is a package deal.
When Alexander finds out his abusive stepfather, Dieter, has lost custody of his half brother, he’s torn between relief and dread. Alexander can’t get custody until he can provide a home for his tiny family. In the meantime, at least Ethan’s foster father will let Alexander visit.
So of course the man turns out to be the cute but dour cop who gave Alexander a hard time.
Soon Nick and Alexander discover they misjudged each other. Nick is more than an authoritarian automaton, and Alexander has a drive and a maturity that belie their first meeting. But between a campaign of intimidation from Dieter, their own insecurities, and the logistics of dating with Ethan’s fragile sense of stability hanging in the balance, they have their work cut out for them if they want to build a future.

Sparks fly as soon as Nick and Alexander meet for the first time and those sparks certainly kindle a fire when they meet again. The author does a fantastic job of bringing the men together through Ethan while having the feeling of doom hanging over their heads. There was so much to uncover with motives it was interesting to see what would happen next. I enjoyed how they fell for each other and how they wanted to become a family. The few twists and turns kept the pace up.

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Fire and Onyx by Andrew Grey

Title: Fire and Onyx

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Carlisle Deputies #5

Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Law Enforcement

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Release Date: Jan 14, 2020

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

Blurb/Synopsis:

A Carlisle Deputies Novel

Undercover sheriff’s deputy Evan Whittaker is close to infiltrating a vicious local gang. He just needs to find an opening. Instead, he finds Wes Douglas, a web designer who is raising his irresponsible brother’s son. Wes agrees to help with a stakeout, but he pays the price when his home is destroyed in a shootout.

Evan’s always been a loner, but when he invites Wes into his home, living together feels right, and the two men only grow closer as they adapt to each other’s lives and rhythms. A future as a family looks brighter by the day, but all of that could collapse when Wes’s brother—and his connection to the drug dealers—crashes into the life they’re carefully building.

Heartward by Andrew Grey

Title: Heartward

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Standalone

Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/ Gay Romance/ LGTBQA  

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Release Date: Nov 12 2019

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print (1st Edition)

Blurb/Synopsis:

He doesn’t know that home is where his heart will be….

Firefighter Tyler Banik has seen his share of adventure while working disaster relief with the Red Cross. But now that he’s adopted Abey, he’s ready to leave the danger behind and put down roots. That means returning to his hometown—where the last thing he anticipates is falling for his high school nemesis.

Alan Pettaprin isn’t the boy he used to be.  As a business owner and council member, he’s working hard to improve life in Scottville for everyone. Nobody is more surprised than Alan when Tyler returns, but he’s glad. For him, it’s a chance to set things right. Little does he guess he and Tyler will find the missing pieces of themselves in each other. Old rivalries are left in the ashes, passion burns bright, and the possibility for a future together stretches in front of them….

But not everyone in town is glad to see Tyler return….

Twice Baked by Andrew Grey

Title: Twice Baked

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Standalone

Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/ Gay Romance/ LGTBQA  

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Release Date: Oct 9 2019

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print (1st Edition)

Blurb/Synopsis:

When the pickiest eater in America is tapped to judge a cooking competition along with his chef ex-boyfriend, will it be a recipe for a second chance… or disaster?

Luke Walker’s humor about foods he can’t stand made him an internet celebrity and his blog, The Pickiest Eater in America, a huge hit. He plans to bring that same lighthearted comedy to the show—but he won’t be the only host.

Meyer Thibodeaux might be a famous chef, but he’s solemn, uptight, and closeted. He’s also Luke's ex. As different as they are, the sparks between Luke and Meyer never really went out, and as they work together, each begins to see the other in a new light, and the passion between them reignites, hot as ever. But secrets, gossip, and rumors on the set could sour their reunion.

What I've been reading!

I've been pretty MIA the first half of this year with only doing a few blog tours. The books I did tours for were great and I found some new favorite books and authors because of them. Since I read a ton of different books it's nice to be able to find new books to read that's a bit different. I had a lot going on personally that kept me from doing the things I loved. I was still reading, but not my normal. Gasp.

The last few weeks, I've delved into the M/M genre of books on my kindle. I've sprinkled in other books but, I reread Daryl Banner, read Devon McCormack, and picked up some new Andrew Grey. Do I more books that I could have reread or started? Hell ya! Each of the books I read have different feels to them. I wanted books with some humor or ones with lots of steamy pages as well as books that are part of world I've already been apart of.

I've also read some other books that weren't M/M. I mean I have thousands of books to choose from. I'm not kidding. I'm afraid of my Kindle. I wish I was able to keep up with my books better, but I've failed big time. And since my memory gives me fits on a constant basis, then it's fun recalling what I've read.

I may have gone on a small bender with Devon. I reread Between These Sheets and it was the only one I owned of his at the time. Welp, I went on vacation and my one click button may have gotten pushed a time or two. I read FU: Fixer Uppers, #Royal, and recently #Burn. I loved these books because they were longer, had duel POVs, and there was steamy between the sheet (wherever they could have it) action.

Yes I plan on reading more Devon, though I have a few other books to finish up. I mean I really have like 20 books in various stages of completion along with a TBR pile I can't calculate. Daryl's books I've mostly finished. But his books that take place in the town of Spruce, those are fantastic. I mean it. Now I'm itching to reread a few of his other books. lol.

I have started a new Andrew book, but haven't gotten far at the moment. But I know it will be good since this series has some crossover characters to the series I've read before. This is a to be continued scenario.

MC romances have also been featured heavily on my Kindle homescreen. What can I say? I love books. So that's what my reading has been looking like at this time. I will be getting and reading several other books. Only I sorta need to read the ones I have now.

Right books are too easy to get a hold of. Though if anyone has book suggestions, let me know.

Survive and Conquer by Andrew Grey

Title: Survive and Conquer
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Standalone
Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/ Gay Romance/ LGTBQA
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: July 9 2019
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print (1st Edition)
Blurb/Synopsis:
Newton DeSantis was on the ground when the towers collapsed on 9/11. Though he still carries the scars on his body and his heart, he’s determined to ease some of the world’s suffering. Now a social worker and father to two children with special needs, he’s doing his best. But when his son’s health takes a drastic turn, Newton knows he can’t do it alone.
Family law attorney Chase Matthews is a rising star, and he’s in high demand. Still, Newton is very persuasive, and Chase takes his case pro bono. Everything about the other man appeals to Chase, but he’s determined to keep the relationship professional—even though, after meeting Newton’s kids, he wants to be a part of their lives.
Chase’s job doesn’t always allow him to pick his clients, though, and a case that could make him partner will put him on the opposite side of the courtroom from Newton—along with everything he believes in and the future they could build together.

Fire and Obsidian by Andrew Grey

Title: Fire and Agate

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Carlisle Deputies #4

Genre:  M/M Contemporary Romance/Law Enforcement

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Release Date: May 7 2019

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

Blurb/Synopsis:
Can a couple be more opposite than a thief and a cop? Or do they have more in common than they think?
Mattias stole to survive. He was damn good at it. But there’s no such thing as a victimless crime, and when he saw how his theft hurt people, he resolved to change. Now he works as a consultant, and while helping to investigate a rash of burglaries, he crosses paths with James.

Police Officer James Levinson doesn’t trust thieves, and that includes Mattias. James’s father stole to support himself, and James knows firsthand how that can destroy lives—it inspired him to go into law enforcement. Mattias is no different, from what he can tell… at first.
As they work together, Mattias and James realize there’s something deeper between them than just the physical attraction neither can deny. Given time, they might even grow to trust each other—unless the case they’re working on dredges up pasts both would rather forget.