Recent Release Audio Book Review: Darkness by Eden Winters (Author) & Greg Boudreaux (Narrator) Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Darkness AUTHOR:  Eden Winters NARRATOR:  Greg Boudreaux PUBLISHER:  Self-published LENGTH:  13 hrs and 26 mins RELEASE DATE:  April 6, 2026 BLURB:  Darkness follows Lieutenant Morrisey James. As an Atlanta PD detective, Morrisey understands the worst atrocities the city has to offer—or believes he does. His recent cases present something new: a killer who unleashes unbridled terror in victims before moving in for the kill.

Recent Release Audio Book Review: Darkness by Eden Winters (Author) & Greg Boudreaux (Narrator)

Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Darkness AUTHOR:  Eden Winters NARRATOR:  Greg Boudreaux PUBLISHER:  Self-published LENGTH:  13 hrs and 26 mins RELEASE DATE:  April 6, 2026 BLURB:  Darkness follows…

Book Review: Cinder and His Dragon (Colorado Dragons #2) by Victoria Sue Reviewed by Jen TITLE:  Cinder and His Dragon SERIES: Colorado Dragons #2 AUTHOR: Victoria Sue PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 340 pages RELEASE DATE: April 2, 2026 BLURB: Cinder Adair’s life shattered in a single night. A child died in the ER—and when the attending physicians lied to save themselves, the blame fell squarely on Cinder, a burned-out pediatric nurse already drowning under grief and impossible expectations.

Book Review: Cinder and His Dragon (Colorado Dragons #2) by Victoria Sue

Reviewed by Jen TITLE:  Cinder and His Dragon SERIES: Colorado Dragons #2 AUTHOR: Victoria Sue PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 340 pages RELEASE DATE: April 2, 2026 BLURB: Cinder Adair’s life shattered in a single night. A…

Release Day Review: It’s Giving Showmance (Keeping Up with The Veterinarians) by Casey Cox Reviewed by True TITLE: It's Giving Showmance SERIES: Keeping Up With The Veterinarians AUTHOR: Casey Cox PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 61 pages RELEASE DATE: April 20, 2026 BLURB: The producers want Seth and me to have a showmance for the upcoming season of our smash-hit show, Keeping Up With The Veterinarians. What they don't know is we've been secretly hooking up for years.

Release Day Review: It’s Giving Showmance (Keeping Up with The Veterinarians) by Casey Cox

Reviewed by True TITLE: It's Giving Showmance SERIES: Keeping Up With The Veterinarians AUTHOR: Casey Cox PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 61 pages RELEASE DATE: April 20, 2026 BLURB: The producers want…

New Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Steven Gellman – Somewhere in Nowhere Title: Somewhere in Nowhere Author: Steven Gellman Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 04/14/2026 Heat Level: 2 - Fade to Black Sex Pairing: Male/Male Length: 238 Genre: Contemporary YA, Genre/lit, young adult, family-drama, gay, lesbian, high school, lesbian mothers, coming out, funeral, friendship group, friends to lovers Add to Goodreads Description Coming out is hard, especially when you have two gay moms.

New Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Steven Gellman – Somewhere in Nowhere

Title: Somewhere in Nowhere Author: Steven Gellman Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 04/14/2026 Heat Level: 2 - Fade to Black Sex Pairing: Male/Male Length: 238 Genre: Contemporary YA, Genre/lit, young adult,…

This Week’s Releases – April 20-26, 2026 Here are the new releases for the week. Let us know if there's something missing & we'll add it to the list. Title Author Publisher Release Date Other Details Link A Daddy for Him Charity Parkerson Punk & Sissy Publications 4/20/2026 The PlayPen #1 Amazon It's Giving Showmance Casey Cox Self Published 4/20/2026 Keeping Up With The Veterinarians #2 Amazon…

This Week’s Releases – April 20-26, 2026

Here are the new releases for the week. Let us know if there's something missing & we'll add it to the list. Title Author Publisher Release Date Other Details Link A Daddy for Him Charity Parkerson Punk & Sissy Publications 4/20/2026 The PlayPen #1 Amazon…

Love Bytes Review Book of the Week Poll: April 11 – 17, 2026 Book of the Week Poll Welcome to the Love Bytes Book of the Week Poll! Here are the books which achieved a 4.25 and up review last week from our reviewers. As a reminder, the top two books from each week’s poll will roll into our Book of the Month poll at month’s end. Happy Voting! Please scroll to the very bottom for the voting section…

Love Bytes Review Book of the Week Poll: April 11 – 17, 2026

Book of the Week Poll Welcome to the Love Bytes Book of the Week Poll! Here are the books which achieved a 4.25 and up review last week from our reviewers. As a reminder, the top two books from each week’s poll will roll into our Book of…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Month Winners: March 2026 It is final! The March 2026 Voter Chosen Book of the Month! We thank you all for participating in our poll! The top two will go on to Book of the Year! Congrats to our winners! Reviewed by True TITLE: Specter SERIES: Crestvale Killers #1 AUTHOR: Mia Monroe PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 284 pages RELEASE DATE: March 18, 2026 RATING: 

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Month Winners: March 2026

It is final! The March 2026 Voter Chosen Book of the Month! We thank you all for participating in our poll! The top two will go on to Book of the Year! Congrats to our winners! Reviewed by True TITLE: Specter SERIES: Crestvale Killers #1…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Week Winners: April 4 – 10, 2026 Book of the Week Winners! Here are the winning books of this week’s Book of the Week Poll. Both will go through to the Book of the Month Poll We have three books with the same votes so all three will move to the book of the month poll, congrats! Reviewed by True TITLE: Portrait of a Killer SERIES: In the Spotlight…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Week Winners: April 4 - 10, 2026

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Week Winners: April 4 – 10, 2026 Book of the Week Winners! Here are the winning books of this week’s Book of the Week Poll. Both will go through to the Book of the Month Poll We have three books with the same votes so all three will move to the book of the month poll, congrats! Reviewed by True TITLE: Portrait of a Killer SERIES: In the Spotlight…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Week Winners: April 4 – 10, 2026

Book of the Week Winners! Here are the winning books of this week’s Book of the Week Poll. Both will go through to the Book of the Month Poll We have three books with the same votes so all three will move to the book of the month…

Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Dann Hazel – Works Like A Lavender Charm Book Title: Works Like a Lavender Charm Author: Dann Hazel Publisher: The Original Press, LLC Cover Artist: Dann Hazel, Josh Fippen Release Date: April 13, 2026 Tense/POV: third person, past tense, single POV Genres: MM Paranormal Romance Tropes: Small town romance, destined love, investigator partners, slow-burn Themes: Forgiveness, fate, love powerful enough to heal generations, pursuit of justice Heat Rating: 3 flames…

Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Dann Hazel – Works Like A Lavender Charm

Book Title: Works Like a Lavender Charm Author: Dann Hazel Publisher: The Original Press, LLC Cover Artist: Dann Hazel, Josh Fippen Release Date: April 13, 2026 Tense/POV: third person, past tense, single POV Genres: MM…

New Release Review: Wing & Claw (Fire & Valor) by Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes Reviewed by Cindy TITLE: Wing & Claw SERIES: Fire & Valor AUTHOR: Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 198 Pages RELEASE DATE: April 16, 2026 BLURB: For fifteen years, Llangard has been at peace with both its neighbors and the dragons who live along its borders. Roland has grown from a boy king into a man who sits comfortably on his throne and cares for little other than his people.

New Release Review: Wing & Claw (Fire & Valor) by Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes

Reviewed by Cindy TITLE: Wing & Claw SERIES: Fire & Valor AUTHOR: Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 198 Pages RELEASE DATE: April 16, 2026 BLURB: For fifteen years, Llangard has been at peace with…

Book Review: Kill Me Again (Paranormal Problems #4) by H.L Day Reviewed by Taylin TITLE: Kill Me Again SERIES: Paranormal Problems #4 AUTHOR: H.L Day PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 335 Pages RELEASE DATE: March 24, 2026 BLURB: Being dead is hard. Coming back is worse. Nineteen years after his murder, Baxter Canmore is alive again—mostly functional and absolutely fine. Honest. The nightmares are vicious, his coping skills self-destructive, and someone out there clearly prefers him dead.

Book Review: Kill Me Again (Paranormal Problems #4) by H.L Day

Reviewed by Taylin TITLE: Kill Me Again SERIES: Paranormal Problems #4 AUTHOR: H.L Day PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 335 Pages RELEASE DATE: March 24, 2026 BLURB: Being dead is hard. Coming back is worse. Nineteen years after his…

Promo Blitz Spotlight: Becca Seymour – Shattered Hoops (Chords & Courts #2) PROMO BLITZ: Shattered Hoops By Becca Seymour Length: 396 pages Series: Chords & Courts 2 Prior Reading: required, book 1 is also available Genre: Contemporary, rockstar Tropes: Secret Relationship, Athlete × Rock Star, Career vs. Relationship, “I Choose You” Energy, Quiet Devotion / Loud Consequences, Ride-or-Die Found Family, Love Under a Microscope Trigger/Content Warnings: n/a…

Promo Blitz Spotlight: Becca Seymour – Shattered Hoops (Chords & Courts #2)

PROMO BLITZ: Shattered Hoops By Becca Seymour Length: 396 pages Series: Chords & Courts 2 Prior Reading: required, book 1 is also available Genre: Contemporary, rockstar Tropes: Secret Relationship, Athlete × Rock Star,…

Release Day Review: His Dragon Duo (Shifters Sanctuary #4) by Anna Sparrows Reviewed by Lady Macbeth TITLE: His Dragon Duo SERIES: Shifters Sanctuary #4 AUTHOR: Anna Sparrows PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 330 Pages RELEASE DATE: April 17, 2026 BLURB: Two young, virile dragon mates? This unicorn shaman did knot see that coming! Sage Weldman loves Shifters Sanctuary. He loves living with his brothers and being a part of a pack, especially one where everyone is treated as equal, rather than placed in an antiquated hierarchy based on their secondary designation.

Release Day Review: His Dragon Duo (Shifters Sanctuary #4) by Anna Sparrows

Reviewed by Lady Macbeth TITLE: His Dragon Duo SERIES: Shifters Sanctuary #4 AUTHOR: Anna Sparrows PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 330 Pages RELEASE DATE: April 17, 2026 BLURB: Two young, virile dragon mates? This…

Recent Release Review: The Handyman’s Howl (Creature Comforts Inn #1) by Duckie Mack Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: The Handyman’s Howl SERIES: Creature Comforts Inn #1 AUTHOR: Duckie Mack PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 344 pages RELEASE DATE: April 4, 2026 BLURB: Rudy is the resident handyman at Creature Comforts Inn. He also happens to be a werewolf. He's strong, he's loyal, but he's not always in control of his shifts. Bowen is human... mostly…

Recent Release Review: The Handyman’s Howl (Creature Comforts Inn #1) by Duckie Mack

Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: The Handyman’s Howl SERIES: Creature Comforts Inn #1 AUTHOR: Duckie Mack PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 344 pages RELEASE DATE: April 4, 2026 BLURB: Rudy is the resident handyman at…

Release Day Review: Charming Puckboy (Puckboys #10) by Eden Finley & Saxon James Reviewed by Lady Macbeth TITLE: Charming Puckboy SERIES: Puckboys #10 AUTHOR: Eden Finley & Saxon James PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 367 Pages RELEASE DATE: April 16, 2026 BLURB: LACHIE It doesn’t matter that I was the number one draft pick in the NHL or that I’m projected to be the next great generational player, because none of it is enough to impress my childhood crush back in my hometown.

Release Day Review: Charming Puckboy (Puckboys #10) by Eden Finley & Saxon James

Reviewed by Lady Macbeth TITLE: Charming Puckboy SERIES: Puckboys #10 AUTHOR: Eden Finley & Saxon James PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 367 Pages RELEASE DATE: April 16, 2026 BLURB: LACHIE It doesn’t matter that I…

New Release Review: Shadow Prince (Shadowmen #1) by S. Rodman Reviewed by True TITLE: Shadow Prince: MM Nightmare-to-lover Romance SERIES: Shadowmen #1 AUTHOR: S. Rodman PUBLISHER: Dark Angst Publishing LENGTH: 244 pages RELEASE DATE: April 14, 2026 BLURB: What if your childhood bogeyman turned out to be real? And a real pain in the ass? Apparently, the monster under my bed imprinted on me as a child. Like a baby duck.

New Release Review: Shadow Prince (Shadowmen #1) by S. Rodman

Reviewed by True TITLE: Shadow Prince: MM Nightmare-to-lover Romance SERIES: Shadowmen #1 AUTHOR: S. Rodman PUBLISHER: Dark Angst Publishing LENGTH: 244 pages RELEASE DATE: April 14, 2026 BLURB: What if your childhood bogeyman turned…

Release Day Review: From Fire Like Heaven by R.O. Riley Reviewed by Lady Macbeth TITLE: Like Fire From Heaven AUTHOR: R.O. Riley PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 311 Pages RELEASE DATE: April 15, 2026 BLURB: In the ordered silence of the cloister, two monks burn with longing. France, late 1980s. Newly bound by monastic vows, Peter is learning the rhythms of a strictly ordered life under the guidance of Brother René, the novice master whose humour and kindness makes the abbey feel like home.

Release Day Review: From Fire Like Heaven by R.O. Riley

Reviewed by Lady Macbeth TITLE: Like Fire From Heaven AUTHOR: R.O. Riley PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 311 Pages RELEASE DATE: April 15, 2026 BLURB: In the ordered silence of the cloister, two monks burn with longing. France, late 1980s.…

Recent Release Review: The Beacon and the Brine (Monstrous Cravings #2) by Katherine McIntyre Reviewed by True TITLE: The Beacon and the Brine SERIES: Monstrous Cravings #2 AUTHOR: Katherine McIntyre PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 341 pages RELEASE DATE: April 7, 2026 BLURB: A desperate human dreamer. A sea monster bound by contract. A forbidden romance that could set them free…or end in destruction. After one mistake too many, Elrich’s family is marrying him off. Arielle Triton is his future bride-to-be, gorgeous, eligible, and from a wealthy family with connections to New Atlantis...who also hides the fact they’re merfolk.

Recent Release Review: The Beacon and the Brine (Monstrous Cravings #2) by Katherine McIntyre

Reviewed by True TITLE: The Beacon and the Brine SERIES: Monstrous Cravings #2 AUTHOR: Katherine McIntyre PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 341 pages RELEASE DATE: April 7, 2026 BLURB: A desperate human…

Release Tour incl Exclusive Excerpt: Lane Hayes – This Guy (Wood Hollow Stories #1) RELEASE TOUR incl Exclusive Excerpt: This Guy by Lane Hayes Length: 77,000 Series: Wood Hollow Stories, Book 1 Prior Reading: n/a Genre: Contemporary, Small-Town, Bisexual Tropes: Single Dad, Sports, Lumberjack, Hurt/Comfort Trigger/Content Warnings: n/a Designer: Sleepy Fox Studio Universal Link Amazon Link The football star, the lumberjack, and a small-town love story… Silas…

Release Tour incl Exclusive Excerpt: Lane Hayes – This Guy (Wood Hollow Stories #1)

RELEASE TOUR incl Exclusive Excerpt: This Guy by Lane Hayes Length: 77,000 Series: Wood Hollow Stories, Book 1 Prior Reading: n/a Genre: Contemporary, Small-Town, Bisexual Tropes: Single Dad, Sports, Lumberjack,…

Book Review: Adversity (The Midnight Gang #1) by Ren Browne Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Adversity SERIES:  The Midnight Gang AUTHOR:  Ren Browne PUBLISHER:  Self-published LENGTH:  374 pages RELEASE DATE:  August 26, 2025 BLURB: A gunslinger. A gambler. And the girl they stole. After the murder of her father, Cora runs away into the unforgiving Wild West, determined to hunt down those responsible. But a suspicious small town in the Arizona Territory offers little mercy to a young woman alone.

Book Review: Adversity (The Midnight Gang #1) by Ren Browne

Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Adversity SERIES:  The Midnight Gang AUTHOR:  Ren Browne PUBLISHER:  Self-published LENGTH:  374 pages RELEASE DATE:  August 26, 2025 BLURB: A gunslinger. A gambler. And the girl they stole. After the murder of…

Blog Tour incl Exclusive Excerpt: Kashel Char – Draxton & Kellan (Children of Anzulla) A warm welcome to author Kashael Char joining us today to share an exclusive excerpt of new release: "Draxton & Kellan".  Kashel Char has a new MM paranormal/sci-fantasy romance book out: Children of Anzulla: Draxton & Kellan. DRAXTON: Have you ever looked for something you know is there but can't find it? I was born to explore caves, and when it comes to finding the door to another reality, I become a tire-screeching, hyper-focused maniac.

Blog Tour incl Exclusive Excerpt: Kashel Char – Draxton & Kellan (Children of Anzulla)

A warm welcome to author Kashael Char joining us today to share an exclusive excerpt of new release: "Draxton & Kellan".  Kashel Char has a new MM paranormal/sci-fantasy romance book out: Children of Anzulla:…

Recent Release Review: Trust Goes Both Ways (Third Time Lucky #2) by Aurora Crane Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: Trust Goes Both Ways SERIES: Third Time Lucky #2 AUTHOR: Aurora Crane PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 269 pages RELEASE DATE: April 6, 2026 BLURB: Grady risked his bruised heart and found the man of his dreams. Lake jumped in with both feet and couldn’t be happier and more in love. Now they just need to make it down the aisle.

Recent Release Review: Trust Goes Both Ways (Third Time Lucky #2) by Aurora Crane

Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: Trust Goes Both Ways SERIES: Third Time Lucky #2 AUTHOR: Aurora Crane PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 269 pages RELEASE DATE: April 6, 2026 BLURB: Grady risked his bruised heart and found…

Recent Release Review: Cheap Shot (Scoring Chances #5) by Brigham Vaughn Reviewed by Lady Macbeth TITLE: Cheap Shot SERIES: Scoring Chances #5 AUTHOR: Brigham Vaughn PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 544 Pages RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2026 BLURB: The last thing Luke Crawford needs is to fall in love with anyone … He’s got a good thing going as the Boston Harriers’ enforcer, and he likes his classic rides and quiet house to himself.

Recent Release Review: Cheap Shot (Scoring Chances #5) by Brigham Vaughn

Reviewed by Lady Macbeth TITLE: Cheap Shot SERIES: Scoring Chances #5 AUTHOR: Brigham Vaughn PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 544 Pages RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2026 BLURB: The last thing Luke Crawford needs is to fall in…

Recent Release Review: Stick Around: A Punk as Puck Novel (Legends and Fury #1) by E.M. Lindsey Reviewed by Cheryl K TITLE: Stick Around: A Punk as Puck Novel SERIES: Legends and Fury Book 1 AUTHOR: E.M. Lindsey PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 296 Pages RELEASE DATE: March 31, 2026 BLURB: "Would you slap a teammate for twenty-five grand?" "Uh, yeah. There are a few I'd slap for free. Just point me in the right direction." Problem number one: My personal life is falling apart.

Recent Release Review: Stick Around: A Punk as Puck Novel (Legends and Fury #1) by E.M. Lindsey

Reviewed by Cheryl K TITLE: Stick Around: A Punk as Puck Novel SERIES: Legends and Fury Book 1 AUTHOR: E.M. Lindsey PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 296 Pages RELEASE DATE: March 31, 2026 BLURB: "Would…

New Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Kira Stone – Devil’s Man Title: Devil's Man Author: Kira Stone Cover Art: Marteeka Karland Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Dark Fantasy, Mystery /Suspense /Intrigue, New Releases, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy Themes: LGBTQ+ Bisexual /Nonbinary /Transgender, LGBTQ+ Gay, Magic /Sorcery /Witchcraft, Multiple Partners, Second Edition Series: Loveland (#1) Book Length: Box Set Page Count: 275 Synopsis Research at Loveland College has never been quite so productive...

New Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Kira Stone – Devil’s Man

Title: Devil's Man Author: Kira Stone Cover Art: Marteeka Karland Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Dark Fantasy, Mystery /Suspense /Intrigue, New Releases, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy Themes: LGBTQ+ Bisexual /Nonbinary…

This Week’s Releases – April 13-19, 2026 Here are the new releases for the week. Let us know if there's something missing & we'll add it to the list. Title Author Publisher Release Date Other Details Link To Ghosts & Gravity Kat Marowe Self Published 4/13/2026 Amazon Carnage Rules Leila James Self Published 4/13/2026 Dark Falls Hollow #2 Amazon

This Week’s Releases – April 13-19, 2026

Here are the new releases for the week. Let us know if there's something missing & we'll add it to the list. Title Author Publisher Release Date Other Details Link To Ghosts & Gravity Kat Marowe Self Published 4/13/2026 Amazon Carnage Rules Leila James Self…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Month Poll: March 2026 Book of the Month Poll March 2026 IT IS THAT TIME AGAIN! Welcome to our Book of the Month Poll for March 2026! Here are your voter chosen top two from each week in no particular order. Please vote for your favorites and you can vote for as many as you want, but as with our Book of the Week Poll you only get one visit, so make it count!

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Month Poll: March 2026

Book of the Month Poll March 2026 IT IS THAT TIME AGAIN! Welcome to our Book of the Month Poll for March 2026! Here are your voter chosen top two from each week in no particular order. Please vote for your favorites and you can vote for as many…

Love Bytes Reviews Audio Book of the Month Winners: March 2026 Audio Book of the Month Winners March 2026 Welcome to the March 2026 Audio Book of the Month Winners! The top two will go through to the Audio of the Year Poll! As there were two book both will go on to the audio book of the year poll Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Merry and Bright SERIES:  Hartbridge Christmas AUTHOR:  

Love Bytes Reviews Audio Book of the Month Winners: March 2026

Audio Book of the Month Winners March 2026 Welcome to the March 2026 Audio Book of the Month Winners! The top two will go through to the Audio of the Year Poll! As there were two book both will go on to the audio book of the year poll…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Week Winners: March 28 – April 3, 2026 Book of the Week Winners! Here are the winning books of this week’s Book of the Week Poll. Both will go through to the Book of the Month Poll And we have two numbers 2 this week! Reviewed by Kat TITLE: The Ultimate Save SERIES: Brooklyn Blades #2 AUTHOR: Felice Stevens PUBLISHER: Good Man Press LENGTH: 307 pages RELEASE DATE: 

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Week Winners: March 28 – April 3, 2026

Book of the Week Winners! Here are the winning books of this week’s Book of the Week Poll. Both will go through to the Book of the Month Poll And we have two numbers 2 this week! Reviewed by Kat TITLE: The Ultimate Save…