Love's Landscapes July 20-26, 2014

July 20, 2014
Geeking Out on 11C by L.L. Bucknor
We've all heard the saying opposites attract...

Half Past Forever by A. Morell
Bonded mates and strippers, woo!

No Enemy But Time by Angel Martinez
The son of Hades and the angel Michael share a love worth Michael losing his wings...

July 21, 2014
High Five Dive by Adrian Fridge
A mechanic and a scientist. Can they go from sniping, snarking, and insulting each other to tender words and caresses?

Under Pretenses by Jessa Ryan
A secret admirer send a young man some women's lingerie items after he watches Stage Beauty in his theater class.

July 22, 2014
The Archers of Kynthos by KM Harty
WARNING: No HEA (though could be HFN depending on how you see it). A rather dark m-preg story.

Gravitational Force by C.M. Walker
Attraction explained in physics? I think yes.

The Hate Game by Hennessee Andrews
There's a fine line between love and hate...

July 23, 2014
Stranded by Lies by Finn Marlowe
Run, even if if your friends and family think you're crazy. Run, and keep running. If you're caught it can only end badly, right...?

July 24, 2014
The Shopping Mall Massacre by Erica Pike
Coming out during the zombie apocalypse, this is one way it could play out.

Marketing Beef by Rick Bettencourt
Double-entendre ads are directed at marketing accountant at an ad agency. Is it just his imagination?

We the Calari of Calar III by Wart Hill
One tentacled creature reshapes his young mate's preconceived notions with much patience.

July 25, 2014
Five Dates by Amy Jo Cousins
Lose a bet with your sister and get forced to go on five dates, what could possibly go wrong (or right ;) )?

My African Prince by Vona Logan
Two different races, two different shifters. Can they come together and remain unscathed?

To the End by Kathleen Hayes
Assassins must be emotionless, perfect killing machines. Right? Maybe not...

July 26, 2014
Jagged Rock by Willow Scarlett
The cruelty of fate that bound a werewolf to a human as mates could be merciful after all.

Love's Landscapes July 13-19, 2014

July 13, 2014
The Scent of Hope by Summer Devon
A case of mistaken identity ends better than expected for two men.

A Thoreau Affair by Hunter Frost
A teacher turned writer is unexpectedly discovered by a former student. This is their story.

Trying Not to Love You by N.J. Nielsen
When two people are so close that they share everything, that everyone knows you'll find one where the other is - how could they possibly deny their feelings for each other?

July 14, 2014
The Book & the Rose by Douglas Glen
Some loves grow stronger when they must be reunited after separation.

A Sonnet for His Vaquero by N.D. Wylders
A May/December cowboy romance.

Sugar and Sawdust by Debbie McGowan
Sweet youth meets jaded age in this delightful tale.

July 15, 2014
Achievement: Tentacle Lust by NK Layne
A little hard to follow, but lots of tentacle-y action.

The Court of Lightning by Amy Rae Durreson
Be still my heart! Amy Rae Durreson not only captured the spirit of this prompt perfectly, she wove such a moving tale that I had book hangover for THREE DAYS after reading this... *le sigh*

Foxes Over Flowers by J. Colby
Can one man woo a fox-shifter into his arms?

July 16, 2014
Spring, Bax & Butterflies by Riina Y.T.
Two young men navigated the last of their high school years together.

July 17, 2014
Kiss of Truth by Ash Jay
I'm having a hard time summing this one up, so here's the tags.
Tags: kidnapping, musicians/rock stars, nightclub, kink, bondage, friends to lovers, secret love

Triskelion by Jana Denardo
A poly, prophecy-based, paranormal story. (Try saying that three times fast!)

July 18, 2014
 Meant to Be by Rawiya
If this African-American man's mother used to tell him “don’t bring no white girl up in my house”, then how will she feel about a white man?

To You I am Bound by Cam Kennedy
Law enforcement in an alternate universe and men with kids. Sounds like my cup of tea.

Waiting, Hoping, Wishing by Nic Starr
Oh the human fault of assuming - of creating a misunderstanding out of anything. Can it be mended?

July 19, 2014
Agile Moves by JC Shelby
It's human nature to want what we're not supposed to, to like what's bad for us. Sometimes though, it's not as bad as we thought.

Love's Landscapes July 6-12, 2014

July 6, 2014
Making It Work by Cari Z. (OMG I met her in person at the Denver Pridefest!!!)
Oh, my, my, my. I do so love obtuse people sometimes. This is one of them.

Strange Charm by A. Phallus Si
I couldn't quite make sense of this story, but I did enjoy it. :3

Watching Elijah Fall by Amy Spector
Emotions are stronger than most of us realize, and grief may be the strongest of all. It can wear us down, build us up, and even ultimately gift us with a second chance.

July 7, 2014
The Heartbeat Under a White Coat by CR Guiliano
Insta-attraction does not necessarily equal insta-love. Follow the story of a doctor and the nurse to whom he is introduced by well-meaning friends.

In A Whole New Light by Marie L. Nickett
*whispers* I beta read this one too! *normal voice* Delightfully sweet with a perfect touch of saucy! (or is that sassy? ;) )

Prancer and Gruff by Jade Crystal
A sweet (no-sex) story set on a ranch. A cowboy posts an ad for a housekeeper and gets more than he bargained for.

July 8, 2014
Bright Water, Dark Sky by Augusta Li
TENTACLES! *ahem* Any species would protect their home planet against an invading threat, but what if one of the invaders is your destined mate?

Dance with Me by Suzanne Simon
One pamphlet becomes one month of dance lessons paid for by an unknown benefactor who finally decides to make himself known.

A Million Truths by MC Houle
Another (slightly) obtuse couple *hums happily*

July 9, 2014
Where Willows Won’t Grow by Lia Black
Tentacles?! Here??? Yep. Hmmmm. *dives in headfirst*

July 10, 2014
Cataclysmic Evolution by Alicia Nordwell
An interesting post-apocalyptic tale.

Gravitational Pull by Jill Prand
Friends to lovers *sigh* <3

What Family Is For by T.T. Kove
An established couple deals with the death of a family member, though it means going somewhere they might not be welcome.

July 11, 2014
Because of You by Penny Brandon
Friends to lovers, gay for you, AND office romance! *squee*

Clicking by Alex Gale
A rockstar and a photographer make a connection while on tour.

Mating Balance by Gina A. Rogers and Kyle Adams
A shifter story with the following tags: men with pets, steamy, playful, funny, dark, mates, armpit, sex outside, explicit. Make of it what you will :)

July 12, 2014
Laser Visions by Kaje Harper
I have yet to read this (need to set aside the time to savor each of the 79,293 words), but oh dear gods... Slow burn, friends to lovers, suspense, abduction, law enforcement *faints* (quick, someone bring the smelling salts so I can pounce on this morsel!)

Sorry

For being a little behind on putting up my blog post on the stories from July 6-12. I still need summaries/blurbs for a couple of them, and I'm headed out of town today.

I'll be celebrating my son's birthday today and tomorrow, but I will be back tomorrow night. Posting and updates will resume either tomorrow night or Tuesday sometime.

Love's Landscapes July 1-5, 2014

July 1, 2014
Soaring Past Death by Morticia Knight
A dark, futuristic tale with military men, slaves, and BDSM.

Wet Dreams and Adult Revelations by Tara Spears
Waiting can be torture, but the end result is sometimes worth the wait.

Trunk'd by Tam Ames
Another gem I had the delight of beta-reading. An accountant somehow ends up with a dead body in the trunk of his car, and the most disturbing thing about it (to him) is the detective on the case.

July 2, 2014
Undiluted by Dayton Idoni
An AU new adult, action story (non-explicit). Mythical creatures, magic users, and mystery abound!

July 3, 2014
Knight Owl by C. Dallas Floyd
A mix of sweet and suspense that will leave you wanting to know what comes after.

The Novice Dom by Clancy Nacht
A new dom's first solo experience with his first real sub.

Too Pretty by Ren Stjerne
A double GFY, friends-to-lovers with a paranormal aspect.

July 4, 2014
After the Ride by Siôn O’Tierney
Kidnapping gone wrong doesn't always end badly (not Stockholm).

Until Death Do Us Part by Janel White
A tearjerker suspense. How can this victim convince the cop he isn't a suspect?

Wand-Losing & Other Things You Shouldn’t Be Doing by Gabbo de la Parra
Where to begin... Steampunk-ish fantasy where two men, each powerful/important in his own right, are brought together by circumstance. Can they come to trust not only each other but also the attraction between them?

July 5, 2014
See You Smile by Dawn Sister
A widower falls for (*cough* stalks *cough*) his new neighbor.