Recent Release Review: Accidentally Double Booked (Double-Booked for the Holidays) by Jena Wade Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: Accidentally Double Booked SERIES: Double-Booked for the Holidays Multi-Author Series AUTHOR: Jena Wade PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 144 pages RELEASE DATE: November 17,…

Recent Release Review: Blind Ride (Roughstock #1) by BA Tortuga Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: Blind Ride SERIES: Roughstock (Book 1) AUTHOR: BA Tortuga PUBLISHER: Turtlehat Creatives LENGTH: 231 pages RELEASE DATE: November 18, 2025 BLURB: Jason Scott is a cowboy who has it all. Until he doesn’t. He’s…

New Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Mychael Black – Essence (Splintered Bloodlines #3) Title: Essence Author: Mychael Black Cover Art: Angela Knight Genres: Action Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense, New Releases, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy Themes: Dark Romance, LGBTQ+ /Gay,…

Book Review: Finding Home in Comfort (Saddle Up) by Kerry Kilpatrick Reviewed by Lesley TITLE:  Finding Home in Comfort SERIES:  Saddle Up AUTHOR: Kerry Kilpatrick PUBLISHER: Self published LENGTH: 264 pages RELEASE DATE:  October 24, 2025 BLURB: Hank’s world is all routines and exotic…

Release Tour Spotlight: Crea Reitan – Malin (Van Doren) Crea Reitan's Malin packs an emotional punch! Have you one clicked yet? One Click Your Copy Today! Amazon Link Cover Designer: Rebeca Covers I’m haunted by a childhood of abuse.   Ten years ago, the Van Dorens rescued me from a megachurch…

Recent Release Book Review: Twist of Fates Mates: MM Paranormal Romance by Lee Colgin Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE: Twist of Fated Mates  AUTHOR:  Lee Colgin PUBLISHER:  Colgin Enterprises LENGTH:  65 Pages RELEASE DATE:  November 20, 2025 BLURB:   Charlie My whole life, I’ve yearned to find my fated…

Book Review: Demon Dating Service by Jocelynn Drake Reviewed by Anna Lynn TITLE: Demon Dating Service AUTHOR: Jocelynn Drake PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 250 Pages RELEASE DATE: October 31, 2025 BLURB: Even demons get bored... Luke is a poor grad student, desperate for a cheap place to live.…

Release Day Review: Malin (Van Doren) by Crea Reitan Reviewed by True TITLE: Malin SERIES: Van Doren #5 AUTHOR: Crea Reitan PUBLISHER: Dragon Fire Fantasy LENGTH: 204 pages RELEASE DATE: November 27, 2025 BLURB: I’m haunted by a childhood of abuse. Ten years ago, the Van Dorens rescued me from a…

Book Review: Treasure and Tarot (Echoes of Secret Springs #1) by Minerva Howe Reviewed by Kat TITLE: Treasure and Tarot SERIES: Echoes of Secret Springs (Book 1) AUTHOR: Minerva Howe PUBLISHER: Turtlehat Creatives LLC LENGTH: 263 pages RELEASE DATE: June 24, 2025 BLURB: It's been five years since…

Series Tour incl Exclusive Excerpt: Rebecca James – Boys’ Love Series SERIES TOUR Boys' Love Series by Rebecca James SERIES DESCRIPTION Falling for his costar wasn’t in the script. This series is based on the boys’ love genre popular in Asian countries such as Thailand, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, the…

Recent Release Book Review: The Christmas Mittens (Laurel Holiday #7) by V.L. Locey Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE: The Christmas Mittens  SERIES: Laurel Holidays AUTHOR: V.L. Locey PUBLISHER: Perky Rooster Books LENGTH: 307 pages RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2025 BLURB: Fate is about to knit two men’s…

Recent Release Review: Six Stingers Stinging (Tinsel and Tentacles 3.0) by Layla Dorine Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: Six Stingers Stinging SERIES: Tinsel and Tentacles 3.0 Multi-Author Series AUTHOR: Layla Dorine PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 176 pages RELEASE DATE: November 17, 2025 BLURB: When…

Recent Release Review: The Pushy Pixies Are Going Down (Hopefully) (Carry A Faerie #2) by Michele Notaro Reviewed by: Sue Eaton TITLE: The Pushy Pixies Are Going Down (Hopefully) SERIES: Carry A Faerie #2 AUTHOR: Michele Notaro PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 385 pages RELEASE DATE: November 13,…

Exclusive Cover Reveal incl Giveaway: Sylvia Barry – Lessons in Balance Love Bytes is delighted to host the exclusive cover reveal for Sylvia Barry's upcoming release: "Lessons in Balance" Check out the cover below and have a chance to win a $5 Credit to the Riptide store. Here we go! Title:…

Book Reviews: Calling from the Heart (Secret Springs Short Story) by Minerva Howe Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: Calling from the Heart SERIES: Secret Springs short story AUTHOR: Minerva Howe PUBLISHER: Turtlehat Creatives LLC LENGTH: 69 pages RELEASE DATE: August 19, 2025 BLURB: Brewery owner Jeb is…

New Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Eule Grey – Part of Me Fell Into You Title: Part of Me Fell Into You Author: Eule Grey Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 11/25/2025 Heat Level: 3 - Some Sex Pairing: Male/Male Length: 33800 Genre: Contemporary romance, gay, bisexual, British, twins,…

Release Day Book Review: Wonder, Wonder (Ashland #2) by Christina Nolte Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Wonder, Wonder SERIES:  Ashland AUTHOR:  Christina Nolte PUBLISHER:  Self-published LENGTH:  300 pages RELEASE DATE:  November 25, 2025 BLURB: For a year now the romance between Arrick Filan and…

New Release Review: Façade (Knight & Daywalker #2) by Sam Burns Reviewed by Jen TITLE:  Façade SERIES: Knight & Daywalker #2 AUTHOR: Sam Burns PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 258 Pages RELEASE DATE: November 23, 2025 BLURB: Flynn Knight has a million things to do. From the mundane, like helping…

Recent Release Review: The Forecast Looks Like Reindeer (Double-Booked for the Holiday) by Wendy Rathbone Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: The Forecast Looks Like Reindeer SERIES: Double-Booked for the Holidays Multi-Author Series AUTHOR: Wendy Rathbone PUBLISHER: Eye ScryPublications LENGTH: 169 pages…

Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Evan J. Corbin – Jingled Book Title: Jingled Author: Evan J. Corbin Publisher: Atonement Books, LLC Cover Artist: Release Date: November 7, 2025 Tense/POV: Third Person Genres: MM Speculative Fiction; Satire Theme: Family accepting a gay son Heat Rating: 1 out…

Book Review: The Boatswain’s Mate (The Boatswain’s Mate Trilogy #1) by Andrew McQuinn Reviewed by Cheryl K TITLE: The Boatswain's Mate SERIES: The Boatswain's Mate Trilogy #1 AUTHOR: Andrew McQuinn PUBLISHER: LENGTH: 308 Pages RELEASE DATE: July 26, 2025 BLURB: A M/M romantic fiction with heart,…

Promo Blitz Spotlight: Christina Nolte – Wonder, Wonder PROMO BLITZ: Wonder, Wonder by Christina Nolte Length: 78,000 words Series: Ashland Book 2 Prior Reading: required, book 1 is also available to review Genre: contemporary Tropes: Established relationship, Found family, Adoption/sudden baby,…

Recent Release Audio Book Review: Own Goal by L.A. Witt (Author) & Michael Ferraiuolo (Narrator) Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Own Goal AUTHOR:   L.A. Witt NARRATOR:  Michael Ferraiuolo PUBLISHER:  GallagherWitt Publishing LLC LENGTH:  14 hours and 32 minutes RELEASE DATE:  December 11, 2024 BLURB:…

Recent Release Review: Rescued By An Alien Rogue (Help! I Went To Space and All I Got Was… Book 1) by Rae Laniley Reviewed by Cindy TITLE: Rescued By An Alien Rogue SERIES: (Help! I Went To Space and All I Got Was... Book 1) AUTHOR: Rae Laniley PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 376 Pages RELEASE…

Book Review: Night Fae (Monsters of Veridia #3) by Silvana Falcon Reviewed by Cheryl K. TITLE: Night Fae SERIES: Monsters of Veridia #3 AUTHOR: Silvana Falcon PUBLISHER: Self published LENGTH: 375 pages RELEASE DATE: September 9, 2025 BLURB: Zevran vel Nacht was trained to be the Night Court’s…

New Release Review: Saint (Foster Bros #1) by Jodie Harper Reviewed by True TITLE: Saint SERIES: Foster Bros #1 AUTHOR: Jodie Harper PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 310 pages RELEASE DATE: November 21, 2025 BLURB: Saint At fifteen, St John is removed from his violent, abusive father and goes to…

Release Tour incl Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway: Katey Hawthorne – The Rade Series Length: 55-83k (series) Series: The Rade Prior Reading: Reading in order is required for best enjoyment Genre: paranormal, rock band Tropes: various by book... RIVAL - Rockstar, Fae, Rivals-to-Lovers, Secret Soft…

This Week’s Releases – November 24-30, 2025 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 You Otter Know Minerva Howe Turtlehat Creatives 11/24/2025 Double-Booked for the Holidays…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Week Poll: Nov 15 – 21, 2025 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 Week Winners: Nov 8 – 14, 2025 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 Reviewed by Taylin TITLE: Moonlit Nights & Northern Lights SERIES: The Killigrew Street Case…

Recent Release Book Review: The Rommate Game (Smithton Bears #3) by Lane Hayes Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  The Roommate Game SERIES:  Smithton Bears AUTHOR:  Lane Hayes PUBLISHER:  Self-published LENGTH:  228 pages RELEASE DATE:  November 12,  2025 BLURB:  The hockey player, the figure skater, and…

Release Day Review: Frost and Fire (Christmas at Hall Farm #1) by Ana Ashley Reviewed by Danielle TITLE: Frost and Fire SERIES: Christmas at Hall Farm #1 AUTHOR: Ana Ashley PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 287  Pages RELEASE DATE: November 21, 2025 BLURB: After decades of sold-out stadiums and…

Recent Release Review: While He Sleeps by Medusa Stone Reviewed by Jen TITLE:  While He Sleeps SERIES: Bloody Desires AUTHOR: Medusa Stone PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 476 pages RELEASE DATE: October 15, 2025 BLURB: Forever is a long time for a vampire. Elijah When I first came to him, my…

Recent Release Review: Fixer (Hidden Wolves) by Kaje Harper Reviewed by Taylin TITLE: Fixer SERIES: Hidden Wolves - Prequel AUTHOR: Kaje Harper PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 195 Pages RELEASE DATE: November 9, 2025 BLURB: Wade When my little brother was fifteen, he kissed a boy. Someone from…

Release Day Review: Christmas Mafia Prince (The Naughty List #1) by K.A. Merikan Reviewed by True TITLE: Christmas Mafia Prince SERIES: The Naughty List #1 AUTHOR: K.A. Merikan PUBLISHER: Acerbi & Villani Ltd. LENGTH: 261 pages RELEASE DATE: November 21, 2025 BLURB: Expectations: Christmas break…

New Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Sean Ian O’Meidhir & Cannal Braginsky – Lemniscate (Darklight #4) Title: Lemniscate Series: Darklight, Book Four Author: Sean Ian O’Meidhir and Connal Braginsky Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 11/18/2025 Heat Level: 3 - Some Sex Pairing: Male/Male…

Recent Release Book Review: Finding Harbor (The Long Shadow Series #3) by Duncan Gaye Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Finding Harbor SERIES:  The Long Shadow AUTHOR:  Duncan Gaye PUBLISHER:  Self-published LENGTH:  306 pages RELEASE DATE:  November 10, 2025 BLURB: Part of The Long Shadow Series by…

Recent Release Review: The Grizzly Situation by Parker Williams Reviewed by Cheryl K TITLE: The Grizzly Situation AUTHOR: Parker Williams PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 302 Pages RELEASE DATE: November 15,  2025 BLURB: Ulysses McNamara—Uly to his family—has just lost another job. His seventh,…

Book Review: Free Wind (Lifeguards of Barking Beach #2) by Keira Andrews Reviewed by Anna Lynn TITLE: Free Wind SERIES: Lifeguards of Barking Beach #2 AUTHOR: Keira Andrews PUBLISHER: KA Books LENGTH: 326 Pages RELEASE DATE: October 9, 2025 BLURB: Maybe it’s the lifeguard who needs saving... Blake…

Recent Release Review: One More Touch (One for All #2) by Maya Jean Reviewed by Lady Macbeth TITLE: One More Touch SERIES: One for All #2 AUTHOR: Maya Jean PUBLISHER: Stormy Heart Books LLC LENGTH: 274 Pages RELEASE DATE: November 5, 2025 BLURB: Parker Everything is falling into place. My…

Blog Tour incl Exclusive Excerpt: Andrew Grey – From the Flames (Carlisle Fire #3) Willy nodded and followed him out of the room and across the hall to the room where his sister and brother-in-law stayed when they came to town. “This is really nice,” Willy said, sitting on the edge of the bed…

Release Day Review: Oxley (Van Doren #4) by Crea Reitan Reviewed by True TITLE: Oxley SERIES: Van Doren #4 AUTHOR: Crea Reitan PUBLISHER: Dragon Fire Fantasy LENGTH: 184 pages RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2025 BLURB: His scream changed my life forever. I clean up the streets of Anaheim from the hate…

Release Tour Spotlight: Crea Reitan – Oxley (Van Doren) Oxley is here to keep you cozy! Pick up Crea Reitan's newest release today! One Click Your Copy Today! Amazon Link Cover Designer: Rebeca Covers His scream changed my life forever. I clean up the streets of Anaheim from the hate one man left…

Release Day Book Review: Noel I Won’t by D.J. Jamison Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Noel I Won't AUTHOR:  D.J. Jamison PUBLISHER:  Self-published LENGTH:  190 pages RELEASE DATE:  November 19, 2025 BLURB: Will I give my heart away this holiday season? Noel, I won't. When my first head chef gig…

Recent Release Review: Glass and Groundwork (Heartcraft Market #6) by Duckie Mack Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: Glass and Groundwork SERIES: Heartcraft Market (Book 6) AUTHOR: Duckie Mack PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 253 pages RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2025 BLURB: Jasper comes from money, but…

Recent Release Review: Gator (Three Bears Tactical #2) by Jacki James Reviewed by Lesley TITLE:  Gator SERIES:  Three Bears Tactical #2 AUTHOR: Jacki  James PUBLISHER: Self published LENGTH: 330 Pages RELEASE DATE: November 5, 2025 BLURB: At six feet of cocky charm, easy smiles, and a reckless…

Release Day Review: Magic of Midnight (Wishing Tree #3) by RJ Scott Reviewed by Ro TITLE: Magic of Midnight SERIES: Wishing Tree #3 AUTHOR: RJ Scott PUBLISHER: Love Lane Books LENGTH: 290 pages RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2025 BLURB:  When a cinnamon-roll bookseller meets the coffee shop grouch…

New Release Review: His Winter King (Folk of Vale #5) by Aramis Jordan Reviewed by True TITLE: His Winter King: An MM Marriage of Convenience SERIES: Folk of Vale #5 AUTHOR: Aramis Jordan PUBLISHER: Self-Published LENGTH: 279 pages RELEASE DATE: November 17, 2025 BLURB: William, king of Vale,…

Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Duncan Gaye – Finding Harbor (The Long Shadow) Book Title: Finding Harbor Author: Duncan Gaye Release Date: November 10, 2025 Tense/POV: Third person/ past tense Genres: MM Historical Romance, LGBTQ Fiction Tropes: Friends to lovers, strangers to lovers, small…

Release Day Book Review: Baby, It’s Cod Outside (Silver Shoals #2) by Kat Cassidy Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Baby, It's Cod Outside SERIES:  Silver Shoals AUTHOR:  Kat Cassidy PUBLISHER:  Self-published LENGTH:  192 Pages RELEASE DATE:  November 18, 2025 BLURB: With his CEO father away, Benjamin…