SCRIPT SWAP. book 11 in Gregory Ashe's The Last Picks series of cosy mysteries finds Dash investigating nefarious goings on at the local theatre... the mystery in this one is a bit underwhelming, but the character/relationship development is fab. #romancelandia #mmromance #mystery

I liked but didn't love AFFOGATO by E.M. Lindsey; the romance is underdeveloped, but the found-family element is nicely done and, as always, the disability rep. is excellent. #mmromance #romancelandia

Quickie Reviews #15; a fun rom, susp featuring a G-man and a con man; a fantasy romp that loses focus once the leads start shagging and a contemporary fake relationship story with awesome narration - #mmromance #romancelandia #audiobook

WHAM LINE, book 10 of Gregory Ashe's The Last Picks cosy mystery series - is less about the mystery and more about the emotional crises & relationship development - and I'm not complaining! #mmromance #romancelandia #mystery

AFTER HOURS AT DOORYARD BOOKS by @CatSWrites: a lovely slow-burn romance full of chemistry, caring & gentle humour wrapped up in a beautiful story about finding family, finding love and finding the good in life where you can. #mmromance #romancelandia #historicalromance

FIXER by Kaje Harper. Set in 1974, this is an excellent prequel to the Hidden Wolves series featuring a sexy and heartfelt enemies-to-lovers romance between former pack members. #mmromance #romancelandia

For November's #tbrchallenge prompt: 'Change of Plans', I read HONEYMOON SWEET by Allison Temple, a cute, fake-relationship shipboard romance that kicks off when one MC is dumped at the altar and decides to go on his honeymoon cruise alone. A bit insta-lovey, but it works. #mmromance #romancelandia

Breezy, light-hearted and well-written, Fearne Hill's TO BEGUILE A BANISHED LORD (Regency Rossingley #3) sees Rollo Duchamps-Avery - very much a chip off the old block - meeting his match in the unlikeliest of men. #mmromance #romancelandia #historicalromance

THE STAR by Beth Bolden - a best friend's brother/bi-awakening romance with some good plot points and great narration by Darcy Stark, but it's too long and there just isn't enough plot to justify its14 hour run time. #mmromance #romancelandia #audiobook

THE DRAMATIC LIFE OF JONAH PENROSE is a promising début from @robyngreen.bsky.social - I enjoyed it despite a few pacing & characterisation issues. A bit annoyed to discover that a book by a British author set in the UK is only available here in pbk as a US import though! #romancelandia #mmromance

Nazri Noor's WIZARDS & WEAVERS, is a bit of a mixed bag; the narration by Jon Vertullo is outstanding, the worldbuilding is excellent and the characters are engaging, but the story didn't work well for me; the pacing is slow and it took me ages to get into it. #romancelandia #audiobook #mmromance

SAVE THE GAME by J.J. Mulder is a sweet, emotional opposites attract romance with depth and complexity, that tackles a sensitive subject very well. Narration by Javi Wilder & Liam DiCosimo is really good, if a bit uneven. #mmromance #romancelandia #audiobook

Eli Easton's THE CURSE BEFORE CHRISTMAS is a fun festive story about two lonely men finding their heart’s desire in the unlikeliest of circumstances - with a little magical help. #mmromance #romancelandia

BREAKAWAY GOALS by Beth Bolden - a terrific second-chance romance with off-the-charts pining and a major redemption arc. Darcy Stark delivers an excellent performance that hits all the right emotional beats. #mmromance #romancelandia #audiobook

Another bunch of QUICKIE REVIEWS including a delightful romcom by @isabelmurray.bsky.social & a thoughtful romance between older protags (audio) from E.M. Lindsey. #mmromance #romancelandia #audiobook

KING OF LIES by @hlday.bsky.social - an exciting & entertaining dystopian adventure yarn with a fast-moving plot, plenty of humour, a satisfying romance and a hard-won HEA. #mmromance #romancelandia

THE BEST PARTS OF HIM by Amy Aislin is a cute, low-angst, slow-burn romance featuring well-drawn, interesting characters and a well-deserved HEA. #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

Kaje Harper's AGAINST THE ODDS is an enjoyable and entertaining read featuring likeable characters, a sexy slow-burn romance, a well-deserved HEA and more than a dash of drama to keep things moving. #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

BEYOND THE DARKNESS by Thom Collins is a well written romantic suspense novel that, sadly, veers off the track near the end. It's a good yarn, but a lot of suspension of disbelief was needed in the last few chapters. #mmromance #romancelandia

Funny, vividly written and thoroughly engaging @dylanthyme.bsky.social's RECIPE FOR TROUBLE is a delightful slow burn romance between a grouchy video editor opposites-attract slow-burn romance between a grouchy video editor and a ray-of-sunshine chef. #mmromance #romancelandia

Briar Prescott's THE ISLAND is an angsty, childhood-friends-to-lovers romance, but I have mixed feelings. mostly due to a flawed final section which left me less than convinced the two leads were meant to be together. #mmromance #romancelandia

My pick for October's #tbrchallenge "Here There Be Monsters" prompt - THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER by Liv Rancourt. A strong premise is tanked by poor execution - the characterisation is thin and frankly, the plot is a mess. Don't judge this one by the lovely cover! #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

I love a good redemption story and E.M. Lindsay's ABSOLUTELY PUCKED is a VERY good one! Ford is such a goofy sweetheart and his romance with the last person he should fall for is tender, funny, heartbreaking and beautifully romantic. #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

JUST THIS ONCE by @garrettleigh.bsky.social - a powerful and satisfyingly emotional romance in which two damaged men find safety and comfort in each other. #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

Clever, witty and atmospheric, @kjcharleswriter.com's ALL OF US MURDERERS is a fabulous mixture of murder mystery and gothic horror, a superbly crafted homage to the gothic novel that expertly captures the essence of the genre while at the same time having some fun with its conventions. #mmromance

THE LIBRARIANS - a contemporary mystery from Sherry Thomas - is one of those books that's more "head" than "heart". I appreciated the author's skill, but the impression I came away with was of a clever, well-plotted but rather cerebral book.

SOMETHING TO PROVE by Lane Hays - a cute, sexy, low-angst jock/nerd college hockey romance that's a tad too predictable and a bit underdeveloped. The excellent narration by @narratorkirt.bsky.social saves the day! #mmromance #romancelandia #audiobook

BAIT AND SWITCH by @ellekeaton.com - a terrific combination of high-stakes plot and slow-burn romance in this intriguing tale of romantic suspense. #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

SLEW FOOT by @brighamvaughn.bsky.social - a heartfelt, sexy, low-angst opposites-attract romance with a second-half plot twist that throws up some unexpected challenges for our couple to work through together. #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

Another batch of Quickie Reviews - a fantastic sci-fi romance, a fun fantasy romance in audio (with fab narration) and a contemporary that takes a turn for crazyville - 2 out of 3 isn't bad! #mmromance #romancelandia #audiobook

SOUTHERNMOST MURDER by C.S. Poe - an intriguing mystery that begins with a skeleton in the closet (of course it does!) and continues with wonderful historical detail, a quirky protagonist, pirates, treasure maps, X marks the spot - and a hot FBI agent. #mmromance #mmmystery #romancelandia

A BREATH OF LIFE by @nickyjames.bsky.social is another compelling instalment in her Shadowy Solutions series - filled with nail-biting tension and high-stakes action, it's a terrific blend of romance & suspense. #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

THE TRAITOR'S CURSE by Eliot Grayson - a fun, sexy fantasy romp featuring likeable characters, an intriguing plotline and a nicely done enemies-to-lovers romance. @narratorkirt.bsky.social’s terrific performance makes a strong case for experiencing this one in audio format. #mmromance #romancelandia

My read for Sept's #tbrchallenge "friend squad" prompt is YOU & ME by Tal Bauer - a gorgeous slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance between two 40-ish dads, + a fab story of an estranged father and son finding their way back to each other. #mmromance #romancelandia

BREAKOUT YEAR by @kdcaseywrites.bsky.social is a thoughtful, insightful and deeply touching story that explores the politics of baseball & especially how it treats players from minorities while delivering a delightful slow-burn romance #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

COLDER THAN SIN by @toniandersonauthor.bsky.social - an tightly-plotted story full of danger, action and suspense combined with a steamy romance. #romancelandia

Ben Alderson's THE HAUNTING OF WILLIAM THORN is one of the most frustrating books I've read in a while - it could have been a 5* read, but the good things about it (premise & storyline) don't rise above the poor execution. It kept me reading, but could have been SO much better. #mmromance

THE QUARTERLANDS by Xanthe Walter is another thrilling rollercoaster ride that bings the compelling Dark Water series to an exciting and thoroughly satisfying close. A terrific series that will definitely be on my Best of 2025 list. #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

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THE QUESTION OF US by ‪@jayhoganauthor.bsky.social‬ - plenty of action, drama, steamy moments, insight and humour in this thrilling romantic suspense tale as our heroes set out to right a wrong and come up against some seriously dodgy dealings. #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

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HOPEFUL HEARTS by K. Evan Coles - delightful, emotionally satisfying slow-burn / age-gap romance featuring a unique meet-cute and oodles of chemistry. #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

BORN TO BE LEGENDS by @haileyturner.bsky.social‬ - Patrick & Jono ride off into the sunset, but not without getting into just a little bit of trouble, and Wade being In Charge of Cake! @garyfurlongvo.bsky.social‬ is on hand to keep the proceedings moving along nicely! #mmromance #romancelandia

FALL INTO YOU by Dylan Morrison is s an enjoyable story featuring likeable characters and a charming slow-burn romance. #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

MAYBE by @fearnehill.bsky.social - a gorgeous, heartfelt slow-burn romance about two people coming to terms with the past and working their way towards happiness and I loved it. #mmromance #romancelandia #queerbooksky

Ryan Reed's THE FIRST TURN is a bit of a mixed bag. Set in the world of F1 racing, the on-track scenes are fab, the MH plotline and family dynamics are good, but the romance lacks chemistry and is a bit of a let-down. #mmromance #romancelandia

My #tbrchallenge read this month is BROKEN SILENCE by @felicestevens.bsky.social‬ - an emotional, slow-burn, age-gap romance featuring two men from very different backgrounds who are both struggling to find their way after events that turned their lives upside down. #mmromance #romancelandia

HOOKED ON YOU by K.Evan Coles: a low(ish) angst bi-awakening romance between a paramedic & a craft shop owner that had just enough drama to keep me interested. I enjoyed it more in print b/c the narration by Kevin Earlywine doesn't do the story any favours. #mmromance #audiobook #romancelandia

TRANSPARENT IS A COLOR by Kaje Harper is charming, adorable and a lot of fun. The audio version is expertly narrated by the fabulous J.F. Harding, so if you’re in the mood for a light-hearted story with something serious at stake, you should check it out! #mmromance #audiobook #romancelandia

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