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Out now! 🩷 Summer Nights & Security Lights 🩷

☀️ Genres: Contemporary M/M Romance, Queer/LGBTQ+ Romance
☀️ Representation: Gay, Ace
☀️ Tropes: Slow Burn, Developing Relationship, Friends To Lovers, Small Town, Closed Door Romance, No Third Act Break-Up, Friendship

🍿 Blurb 🍿
Summer settles across town, and for once, Ryan Owens can’t find it in himself to bask in it. Feeling like an outsider to his friends and adrift in the town he gives so much to, he resolves himself to a summer fighting for more than just himself. This year, there is more to the festivities than aesthetics and warm evenings. With the preparations for the carnival in full swing and the drive-in cinema in the works, he can’t afford any distractions. Especially now that there is so much to prove, so much to protect.

If there’s one thing in life that Nathan Garreth is certain of it’s how to take care of the nature reserve in the town he reluctantly calls home. His life doesn’t need anything other than his farmhouse, his gentle-natured dog Molly, and the fauna he plans to protect for as long as he’s able. The last thing he needs is for it to be disturbed by an overly organized, cheery planner who thinks he’s entitled to use part of the land for his own gain.

When the plans for the cinema get derailed, Ryan finds himself fighting for more than just the event. Nathan unwillingly finds himself in the middle of it. And along the way, both of them find the companionship they were lacking. by @read.beforeyou.think

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2 months ago

@mimi_rhine_schreibt Danke, danke, danke dass ich meinen kleinen Beitrag geben konnte.

Diese Bücher bedeuten mir sehr viel 💚

#gifted #mimirhine #delfossebrüder by @read.beforeyou.think

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2 months ago

@theaverdone truly outdid herself with this book. The emotional rollercoaster that Endless Depths took me on is almost impossible to describe, but if I had to sum it up in just a few words, I'd simply say: read this book.

Cole and Morgan are husbands, working together and risking their lives on a crab fishing boat. It's a life filled with danger, loss, and sacrifice, and this time they're risking everything—their lives, their marriage, their future, and their family. Experiencing their journey page after page was not only heartbreaking but also eye-opening. It reminded me just how precious life is and how quickly everything can change in the blink of an eye.

The writing is absolutely captivating. I felt every devastating moment, every small victory, every setback, and every hard-earned step toward putting their lives back together. It was beautiful, painful, and incredibly rewarding all at once.

And then there's Finn. He is the heart of this story. This precious little boy was my light during the darkest moments, bringing hope when everything else seemed to be falling apart. Trust me—you are not prepared for everything Morgan and Cole go through.

I can't recommend this book enough. Read it, experience every emotion, and don't forget to check the trigger warnings before diving in.

#mm #theaverdone #mmreview #mmromance by @read.beforeyou.think

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2 months ago

Meet Ryan 📚 Heritage Hollow's resident event planner, part-time cinema employee and looking for his place in the community he calls home! ☀️

I can't wait for you to meet him in Summer Nights & Security Lights; available August 10th! by @read.beforeyou.think

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🩷 Summer Nights & Security Lights! 🩷

☀️ Genres: Contemporary M/M Romance, Queer/LGBTQ+ Romance
☀️ Representation: Gay, Ace
☀️ Tropes: Slow Burn, Developing Relationship, Friends To Lovers, Small Town, Closed Door Romance, No Third Act Break-Up, Friendship

🍿 Blurb 🍿
Summer settles across town, and for once, Ryan Owens can’t find it in himself to bask in it. Feeling like an outsider to his friends and adrift in the town he gives so much to, he resolves himself to a summer fighting for more than just himself. This year, there is more to the festivities than aesthetics and warm evenings. With the preparations for the carnival in full swing and the drive-in cinema in the works, he can’t afford any distractions. Especially now that there is so much to prove, so much to protect.

If there’s one thing in life that Nathan Garreth is certain of it’s how to take care of the nature reserve in the town he reluctantly calls home. His life doesn’t need anything other than his farmhouse, his gentle-natured dog Molly, and the fauna he plans to protect for as long as he’s able. The last thing he needs is for it to be disturbed by an overly organized, cheery planner who thinks he’s entitled to use part of the land for his own gain.

When the plans for the cinema get derailed, Ryan finds himself fighting for more than just the event. Nathan unwillingly finds himself in the middle of it. And along the way, both of them find the companionship they were lacking.

☀️🩷🍿

Release date: August 10th 2026 by @read.beforeyou.think

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Meet Nathan 🌳 Owner of Heritage Hollow's nature reserve, dog parent to a sweet girl called Molly and ready to live his life outside of the treeline! ☀️

I can't wait for you to meet him in Summer Nights & Security Lights; available August 10th! by @read.beforeyou.think

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3 months ago

Let's talk about Sawyer and Beckett, because these two were everything and more.

They meet in the most unexpected way and end up as fake boyfriends for a family gathering. That's when the sparks start to fly, and wow... they are just perfect together. Or are they? Because there's a secret hanging over them like a ticking time bomb.

Sawyer and Beckett complement each other so well. They're witty, caring, and communicate openly, but there's still something being hidden that could destroy everything they've built together. This secret, which should have been revealed much sooner, keeps you on edge throughout the entire book. It's such a fun read, but in the back of your mind, you know that a small—or maybe huge—catastrophe is coming, and you can't help but wonder how they're going to deal with it.

Brooke Blaine managed to make me pick up this book and read it in a single sitting. I loved every aspect of it, and by the time I finished, I felt completely satisfied and at peace. That's one of my favorite feelings after finishing a book: falling in love with the characters, getting swept away by the story, and becoming fully invested in everything that's happening.

My heart fluttered. I laughed. I even shed a few tears.

I definitely recommend this one.

#heartsmashed #brookeblaine #hatetoloveyou #mmromance #fakeboyfriend by @read.beforeyou.think

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3 months ago

✨Did you see?✨HEARTSMASHED by @brookeblaine1 is available NOW! Grab it in KU!

#OneClickNow

Amazon U.S. https://amzn.to/4sljgbq

Amazon Worldwide https://mybook.to/Heartsmashed

Why you need to #ONECLICK this book…

🔥Fake Boyfriend/Fake Dating

🔥Mistaken Identity

🔥Opposites Attract

🔥Jealous Ex

🔥Forced Proximity

🔥Emotional Healing

🔥Fake Escort Mix-Up

🔥Heartbroken Radio Host

🔥Late Night Love Advice Gone Wrong

🔥“I Didn’t Mean To Fall”

🔥MM Romance

He hired a fake boyfriend for the weekend.
The man who showed up wasn’t the escort.

#newbookalert #brookeblaine #mmromance @theauthor.agency by @read.beforeyou.think

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3 months ago

Preorder available now! 🩷

The third installment in the Seasons In The Hollow series centers around Ryan and Nathan; the town's event planner and the owner of the nature reserve. ☀️🌳 And is available to preorder for $0.99!

🩷 Genres: Contemporary M/M Romance, Queer/LGBTQ+ Romance
🍿 Representation: Gay, Ace
☀️ Tropes: Slow Burn, Developing Relationship, Frienda To Lovers, Small Toen, One Bed, Closed Door Romance, No Third Act Break-Up, Friendship by @read.beforeyou.think

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4 months ago

@raquelrileyauthor thank you for this book.

#mm #raquelriley #sevenminutes #mmreview by @read.beforeyou.think

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4 months ago

A.E. Jansen did a wonderful job with "Lover, Come On", and I’m so happy I had the chance to read this book. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, spice, and love in all its forms.

Kayden has always known he was born in the wrong body. Since transitioning, he has finally been able to put the pieces of himself together. When he returns home, everything seems to fall into place.

Working alongside his father, he reconnects with Caleb, his father’s best friend and business partner. Caleb has been part of his life forever, but only now does Kayden realize how beautiful he truly is—inside and out.

Caleb is struggling with feelings he never expected to have. Being attracted to his best friend’s son is complicated, and there is so much at stake if he gives in to those feelings. But running away isn’t an option, and Kayden is far too special to let go.

Their relationship is intense, emotional, and deeply satisfying. Through all the ups and downs, @anjalovesbooks delivers a story that shows love is love. What stood out to me most was the healthy relationship dynamic and the way the characters continually choose to stand by and support each other despite the challenges they face.

This book takes you through every emotion imaginable, and by the end, you may find yourself shedding a few happy tears.

#transmm #transrep #queerbook #aejensen

A book I highly recommend. by @read.beforeyou.think

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4 months ago

Are you ready for 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪?

The Greening of Thaddeus Grey by Jay Hogan

💚Hurt/comfort
🖤Opposites attract
💚Forced proximity
🖤New beginnings
💚Loads of humour
🖤Grief
💚Fish out of water

📗https://books2read.com/u/bPAWzz

#jayhoganauthor #thegreeningofthaddeusgrey #comingsoon #mmromancebooks #mmromanceauthor by @read.beforeyou.think

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4 months ago