Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Year Winners: 2025 It is final! The 2025 Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Year! We had a wonderful reading year with great books, great polls, and more. Thanks to all the people who voted in this poll. We know it takes a bit sometimes for the polls to load, so we thank…

Love Bytes Reviews Audio Book of the Year Winners: 2025 Congratulations to all for your hard work!! And for bringing these audio books to us readers and reviewers 🙂 It is final!! Congratulations to all who made to the final poll of the year!  Big congrats go to all winners and, of course, a huge…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Week Poll: January 17 – 23, 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…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Week Winners: January 10 – 16, 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 Reviewed by True TITLE: Ranger SERIES: Jericho’s Boys #4 AUTHOR: Onley James…

Recent Release Book Review: Detours (Broadway or Best #3) by Tere Michaels Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Detours SERIES:  Broadway or Bust AUTHOR:  Tere Michaels PUBLISHER:  The Writer Garage LENGTH:  429 pages RELEASE DATE:  January 9, 2026 BLURB: After the events of "Overture," Theo and Finn are…

Release Day Review: Double dared by Raquel Riley Reviewed by Jen TITLE:  Double Dared AUTHOR: Raquel Riley PUBLISHER: Self LENGTH: 548 pages RELEASE DATE: January 23, 2026 BLURB: First love. First betrayal. One dare away from unraveling everything. Truen "Tru" I was twelve when I realized I loved…

Release Day Review: Poisened Heart (Twisted Mafia Vows #1) by K.A. Merikan Reviewed by True TITLE: Poisened Heart: An MM Dark Mafia Romcom SERIES: Twisted Mafia Vows #1 AUTHOR: K.A. Merikan PUBLISHER: Acerbi &Villani Ltd. LENGTH: 361 pages RELEASE DATE: January 23, 2026 BLURB: It was supposed to…

New Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Brenda Murphy – Guarded Obsession (University Row #2) Title: Guarded Obsession Series: University Row, Book Two Author: Brenda Murphy Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 01/20/2026 Heat Level: 3 - Some Sex Pairing: Female/Female Length: 308 Genre:…

Recent Release Book Review: Hot Dish (Mount Hope) by Annabeth Albert Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE: Hot Dish SERIES:  Mount Hope AUTHOR: Annabeth Albert PUBLISHER: Self-published LENGTH: 61 pages RELEASE DATE:  January 15, 2025 BLURB:   An unforgettable thank you… The hottest silver fox paramedic…

Recent Release Review: Assassin Fish (Desert Fish) by Amy Lane Reviewed by Jay V. TITLE: Assassin Fish SERIES: Desert Fish AUTHOR: Amy Lane PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Publishing LENGTH: 339 Pages RELEASE DATE: January 13, 2026 BLURB: Eric Chistiansen—not his real name—has been looking for sanctuary…

Release Day Review: Voss (Van Doren #4) by Crea Reitan Reviewed by True TITLE: Voss SERIES: Van Doren #4 AUTHOR: Crea Reitan PUBLISHER: Dragon Fire Fantasy LENGTH: 426 pages RELEASE DATE: January 22, 2026 BLURB: I’ll stop at nothing to get him back. Sometimes what you’re waiting for has a funny…

Release Tour Spotlight: Crea Reitan – Voss (Van Doren) Have you picked up Voss by Crea Reitan yet? What are you waiting for!?! One Click Your Copy Today! Amazon Buy Link Cover Designer: Rebeca Covers I’ll stop at nothing to get him back. Sometimes what you’re waiting for has a funny way of being…

Recent Release Review: The World’s Wimpiest Vampire (Supernatural Suckers #2) by Silvana Falcon Reviewed by Cheryl K TITLE:  The World's Wimpiest Vampire SERIES: Supernatural Suckers #2 AUTHOR: Silvana Falcon PUBLISHER: Self published LENGTH: 406 pages RELEASE DATE: December 31, 2025 BLURB: The…

Book Review: And a Smile (Roughstock #2) by BA Tortuga Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: And a Smile SERIES: Roughstock #2 AUTHOR: BA Tortuga PUBLISHER: Turtlehat Creatives LENGTH: 222 pages RELEASE DATE: December 30, 2025 BLURB: It's Fearless Coke Pharris' job to save bull riders from two-thousand pound…

Exclusive Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Mattie’s Diner by Max Vos Love Bytes is delighted to show you the exclusive cover reveal of Max Vos his new upcoming novel! Check out the cover for Mattie's Diner which is releasing Jan 30! Max also brought along a wonderful giveaway for you all, have a chance to…

Recent Release Review: Stealing His Thunder (Toronto Thunder #2) by Beth Bolden Reviewed by Kat   TITLE: Stealing His Thunder SERIES: Toronto Thunder #2 AUTHOR: Beth Bolden PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 359 pages RELEASE DATE: January 14, 2026 BLURB: Can rookie Cam’s sunshine steal veteran…

New Release Review: Kiss Me Again by Garrett Leigh Reviewed by Jen TITLE:  Kiss Me Again AUTHOR: Garrett Leigh PUBLISHER: Self LENGTH: 233 pages RELEASE DATE: January 15, 2026 BLURB: Aidan Drummond is happy on his own. A solitary tree surgeon, he’s made peace with working alone, eating alone,…

Recent Release Review: To Protect (Carlisle K-9 #1) by Andrew Grey Reviewed by Kat     TITLE: To Protect SERIES: Carlisle K-9 (Book 1) AUTHOR: Andrew Grey PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press LENGTH: 220 pages RELEASE DATE: January 6, 2026 BLURB: Atlas De Vaus loves his job as a Carlisle K-9 officer.…

Promo Blitz Spotlight: Ava Marie Salinger – The Mage and His Brute (Crimson Codex #3) PROMO BLITZ: Crimson Codex by Ava Marie Salinger Length: 400 pages Series: The Mage and His Brute Book 3 Prior Reading: required, previous books are available Genre: Historical MM Fantasy Romance Tropes: Enemies…

Book Review: Seeing Blood (The Augur) by LM Somerton Reviewed by Taylin TITLE: Seeing Blood SERIES: The Augur #2 AUTHOR: LM Somerton PUBLISHER: Entwined Publishing LENGTH: 262 Pages RELEASE DATE: December 30, 2025 BLURB: Some truths were never meant to be spoken. Augur Bryn Ashton’s touch reveals…

Recent Release Review: Louis(Seattle Sasquatch Hockey #2) by Harper Robson Reviewed by Cheryl K TITLE: Louis SERIES: Seattle Sasquatch Hockey #2 AUTHOR:  Harper Robson PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 233 pages RELEASE DATE: January 6, 2026 BLURB: Two goalies. Only one net. A game they never saw…

This Week’s Releases – January 19-25, 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 The Power of Love Christopher J. Brice KB Twins 1/19/2026 The Barracudas #2 Amazon The…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Year Poll: 2025 Welcome to the Love Bytes 2025 Book of the Year Poll! This year we have some fantastic books up for your votes! Remember, you can vote for as many as you would like, but you only get one visit! So make it count! Here they are…in month order. The…

Love Bytes Reviews – Best of 2025 – Final List – Danielle Welcome to the Love Bytes Reviewers’ Best of 2025 Another year has passed in which books have brought all of us a much-needed escape and sense of comfort. Our Love Bytes team reviewed approximately 800 LGBTQ+ books in 2025, from…

Love Bytes Reviews Audio Book of the Year Poll: 2025 Welcome to the Love Bytes 2025 Audio Book of the Year Poll! This year we have some fantastic books up for your votes! Remember, you can vote for as many as you would like, but you only get one visit! So make it count! Here they are…in month…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Week Poll: January 10 – 16, 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…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Month Winners: December 2025 It is final! The December 2025 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 Mal TITLE: Winter Cowboy SERIES: Related to…

Love Bytes Reviews Book of the Week Winners: January 3 – 9, 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 Reviewed by Taylin TITLE: Skin Game SERIES: Karne and Lundin: Subtle Deceptions #3…

Love Bytes Reviews – Best of 2025 – Jen Welcome to the Love Bytes Reviewers’ Best of 2025 Another year has passed in which books have brought all of us a much-needed escape and sense of comfort. Our Love Bytes team reviewed approximately 1,000 LGBTQ+ books in 2025, from contemporary romance to…

Recent Release Review: Blitz Replay (Desert Football #3) by Christie Gordon

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New Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Emily Carrington (Tilthos Pack) Title: Tilthos Pack Author: Emily Carrington Publisher: Changeling Press Cover Art: Angela Knight Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Dark Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense, New Releases, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy Themes:…

Recent Release Audio Book Review: Cowboy Holiday by Lane Hayes (Author) & Nick J. Russo (Narrator)

Love Bytes Reviews – Best of 2025 – Cindy Welcome to the Love Bytes Reviewers’ Best of 2025 Another year has passed in which books have brought all of us a much-needed escape and sense of comfort. Our Love Bytes team reviewed approximately 800 LGBTQ+ books in 2025, from contemporary romance to…

Recent Release Audio Book Review: Cowboy Holiday by Lane Hayes (Author) & Nick J. Russo (Narrator) Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Cowboy Holiday AUTHOR:  Lane Hayes NARRATOR:  Nick J. Russo PUBLISHER:  Self-published LENGTH:  3 hours and 59 minutes RELEASE DATE:  January 5, 2026 BLURB: The cowboy,…

Release Day Review: The Chase (Dangerous Games # ) by Rina Saint Reviewed by Mal TITLE: The Chase SERIES: Dangerous Games AUTHOR: Rina Saint PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH:  Pages RELEASE DATE: January 15, 2026 BLURB: Elias I don’t know what’s wrong with me to want something like this. To pay…

Recent Release Review: Evan (The Wild Edges #2) by Lark Taylor Reviewed by Cindy TITLE: Evan SERIES: The Wild Edges Book 2 AUTHOR: Lark Taylor PUBLISHER: Lark Taylor LENGTH: 466 Pages RELEASE DATE: January 2, 2026 BLURB: Thirteen years ago, I made a terrible mistake. One I'll never repeat again.…

New Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Mell Eight – Cupids’ Arrows (Wings #1) Title: Cupids' Arrows Author: Mell Eight Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 01/13/2026 Heat Level: 3 - Some Sex Pairing: Male/Male Length: 17300 Genre: Holiday Fantasy, MM Romance, Valentine’s Day,…

Recent Release Book Review: Expanded Universe (The Last Picks #13) by Gregory Ashe Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Expanded Universe SERIES:  The Last Picks AUTHOR:  Gregory Ashe PUBLISHER:  Hodgkin & Blount LENGTH:  339 pages RELEASE DATE: December 29, 2025 BLURB: All the other stuff. Expanded…

Love Bytes Reviews – Best of 2025 – Anna Lynn Welcome to the Love Bytes Reviewers’ Best of 2025 Another year has passed in which books have brought all of us a much-needed escape and sense of comfort. Our Love Bytes team reviewed approximately 800 LGBTQ+ books in 2025, from contemporary romance to…

Book Review: Up in Smoke (Redwood Bay Fire #4) by HJ Welch Reviewed by: Sue Eaton TITLE: Up In Smoke SERIES: Redwood Bay Fire #4 AUTHOR: HJ Welch PUBLISHER: Self Published LENGTH: 380 pages RELEASE DATE: December 12, 2025 BLURB: Love never quits RICO I’ve always had a soft spot for my best…

Blog Tour incl Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway: Andrew Grey – To Protect (Carlisle K-9 #1) Title: To Protect Series: Carlisle K-9 Book 1 Author: Andrew Grey Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance/Military Release Date: Jan 6, 2026 Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print Blurb/Synopsis: Atlas De Vaus…

Love Bytes Reviews – Best of 2025 – Cheryl Welcome to the Love Bytes Reviewers’ Best of 2025 Another year has passed in which books have brought all of us a much-needed escape and sense of comfort. Our Love Bytes team reviewed approximately 1,000 LGBTQ+ books in 2025, from contemporary romance to…

Blog Tour incl Guestpost & Excerpt: Meg Macy – All You Need is Love (Love is Love #1) Ann Arbor's Setting for All You Need Is Love I have always loved Ann Arbor, Michigan, ever since my mom, an artist, spent a few days in July at the annual Art Fair back when it was small (compared to the…

Release Day Review: Mighty the Fallen (SHATTERED #1) by Dianna Roman Reviewed by Lady Macbeth TITLE: Mighty the Fallen SERIES: SHATTERED #1 AUTHOR: Dianna Roman PUBLISHER: Wild One Press LENGTH: 260 Pages RELEASE DATE: January 13, 2026 BLURB: Chris “The Mighty” Mightener had it all—a full-ride…

Love Bytes Reviews – Best of 2025 – Mal Welcome to the Love Bytes Reviewers’ Best of 2025 Another year has passed in which books have brought all of us a much-needed escape and sense of comfort. Our Love Bytes team reviewed approximately 800 LGBTQ+ books in 2025, from contemporary romance to…

Book Review: Unredeemable (Creekside Valley #2) by J.T. Fader Reviewed by Jen TITLE:  Unredeemable SERIES: Creekside Valley #2 AUTHOR: J.T. Fader PUBLISHER: Love Lane Books LENGTH: 221 pages RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2025 BLURB: He never thought he deserved forgiveness. He certainly never…

Recent Release Book Review: Next Man Up by L.A. Witt Reviewed by Sadonna TITLE:  Next Man Up AUTHORS:  L.A. Witt PUBLISHER: GallagherWitt Publishing LLC LENGTH:  512 pages RELEASE DATE:  January 7, 2025 BLURB:   Author’s Next Man Up was written before the tragic and senseless deaths of Johnny and…

New Release Blitz incl Exclusive Excerpt: Nathalie Monteiro – Vermont Paradise Title: Vermont Paradise Author: Natalie Monteiro Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 01/06/2026 Heat Level: 2 - Fade to Black Sex Pairing: Female/Female Length: 71200 Genre: Contemporary YA, Romance, contemporary,…