We all have hopes and dreams that we do almost anything to make real. And if we get lucky, and our wish is granted, maybe that's what we call happiness.” ― Sakura Austin Shelbourne has spent his life in small town America. He had hopes and dreams just like the rest of us. He wanted... Continue Reading →
“Anything Could Happen” If We Don’t Give Up On Our Dreams
We all have hopes and dreams that we do almost anything to make real. And if we get lucky, and our wish is granted, maybe that's what we call happiness.” ― Sakura Austin Shelbourne has spent his life in small town America. He had hopes and dreams just like the rest of us. He wanted... Continue Reading →
Andrew Grey's "A Daring Ride" Is A New Beginning
“Never a horse that can’t be rode and never a rider that can’t be throwed.” ― Earle Gray In this, the second book in The Bullriders series, we take a trip back to the rodeo with Andrew Grey. This time around instead of seeing the end of a champion's reign, we are seeing the beginning... Continue Reading →
Andrew Grey’s “A Daring Ride” Is A New Beginning
“Never a horse that can’t be rode and never a rider that can’t be throwed.” ― Earle Gray In this, the second book in The Bullriders series, we take a trip back to the rodeo with Andrew Grey. This time around instead of seeing the end of a champion's reign, we are seeing the beginning... Continue Reading →
"Sandstorm Heart" Delivers Some Out Of This World Kink
“Thou art to me a delicious torment.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson I am of the opinion that loving to read is a combination of a variety of things, some of which is a healthy dose of anticipation and a probably more than healthy dose of expectation. Expectations are those nagging little impulses that make you... Continue Reading →
“Sandstorm Heart” Delivers Some Out Of This World Kink
“Thou art to me a delicious torment.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson I am of the opinion that loving to read is a combination of a variety of things, some of which is a healthy dose of anticipation and a probably more than healthy dose of expectation. Expectations are those nagging little impulses that make you... Continue Reading →
Love Comes Easily In "This Is Love"
“It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.” -- John Burroughs This is Love is a sweet, low-angst book. It is a good story about two damaged men who find love with each other. It isn’t perfect. My two main gripes are the insta-love that was just too unbelievable... Continue Reading →
Love Comes Easily In “This Is Love”
“It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.” -- John Burroughs This is Love is a sweet, low-angst book. It is a good story about two damaged men who find love with each other. It isn’t perfect. My two main gripes are the insta-love that was just too unbelievable... Continue Reading →
This "Hat Trick" Scores
“He that can have patience can have what he will.” ― Benjamin Franklin Hat Trick is a sweet little story about finding love and staying true to who you truly are. Antoine Cote is a closeted hockey player. He has issues with his sexuality mainly because he thinks he can’t be out and be a... Continue Reading →
This “Hat Trick” Scores
“He that can have patience can have what he will.” ― Benjamin Franklin Hat Trick is a sweet little story about finding love and staying true to who you truly are. Antoine Cote is a closeted hockey player. He has issues with his sexuality mainly because he thinks he can’t be out and be a... Continue Reading →
Feeling “Hungry For Love”? Rick R. Reed Is On The Menu
“Never judge someone by their relatives.” ― Charles Martin Blurb: Nate Tippie and Brandon Wilde are gay, single, and both hoping to meet that special man, even though fate has not yet delivered him to their doorstep. Nate's sister, Hannah, and her kooky best friend, Marilyn, are about to help fate with that task by... Continue Reading →
Feeling "Hungry For Love"? Rick R. Reed Is On The Menu
“Never judge someone by their relatives.” ― Charles Martin Blurb: Nate Tippie and Brandon Wilde are gay, single, and both hoping to meet that special man, even though fate has not yet delivered him to their doorstep. Nate's sister, Hannah, and her kooky best friend, Marilyn, are about to help fate with that task by... Continue Reading →
"Painting Fire on the Air" Is A Story Of Grief And Love
“Grief is not as heavy as guilt, but it takes more away from you.” ― Veronica Roth Ben....what to say about Ben. This man is just a hot freakin' mess, but he isn't beyond repair. From the time his younger sister Juliette comes home his parents impress on Ben that his job as a big... Continue Reading →
“Painting Fire on the Air” Is A Story Of Grief And Love
“Grief is not as heavy as guilt, but it takes more away from you.” ― Veronica Roth Ben....what to say about Ben. This man is just a hot freakin' mess, but he isn't beyond repair. From the time his younger sister Juliette comes home his parents impress on Ben that his job as a big... Continue Reading →
Review: Dumb Jock: The Musical by Jeff Erno
"One thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” ― Haruki Murakami Summary: Evan Drake is the captain of the basketball team, and an active member of his High School drama club. Though coming to terms slowly with... Continue Reading →
“Dumb Jock: The Musical” Both Hits And Misses The Mark
"One thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” ― Haruki Murakami Summary: Evan Drake is the captain of the basketball team, and an active member of his High School drama club. Though coming to terms slowly with... Continue Reading →
Please Welcome Marguerite Labbe To The Joyful Approach Celebration! And Don't Forget To Check Out The Goods!
Make Me Whole – Myths and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies I’ve loved mythology ever since I was a little girl. The tales of gods and goddess were right up there with tales of dragons and fantasy worlds, the myths may have even ranked higher because the tales were such a pivotal part of some cultures. They were... Continue Reading →
Please Welcome Marguerite Labbe To The Joyful Approach Celebration! And Don’t Forget To Check Out The Goods!
Make Me Whole – Myths and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies I’ve loved mythology ever since I was a little girl. The tales of gods and goddess were right up there with tales of dragons and fantasy worlds, the myths may have even ranked higher because the tales were such a pivotal part of some cultures. They were... Continue Reading →
Love Gets A Second Chance To “Spark” And Catch Fire
“Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?” ― Ian Wallace It takes two tries for our couple, Kevin and Hugo, to figure things out. When these two meet they became fast friends and eventually lovers, though they had to keep it a secret back in high... Continue Reading →
Love Gets A Second Chance To "Spark" And Catch Fire
“Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?” ― Ian Wallace It takes two tries for our couple, Kevin and Hugo, to figure things out. When these two meet they became fast friends and eventually lovers, though they had to keep it a secret back in high... Continue Reading →
In Which Dropping “The L Bomb” Causes Some Major Fallout
What goes around comes around. That's how it works. Sooner or later the universe will serve you the revenge that you deserve.” ― Jessica Brody BLURB: Gil Donigan has made a career of treating the word “love” like something from an NFL playbook. Then he meets Devon Drake, and for the first time says “I... Continue Reading →
In Which Dropping "The L Bomb" Causes Some Major Fallout
What goes around comes around. That's how it works. Sooner or later the universe will serve you the revenge that you deserve.” ― Jessica Brody BLURB: Gil Donigan has made a career of treating the word “love” like something from an NFL playbook. Then he meets Devon Drake, and for the first time says “I... Continue Reading →
“Released” Offers Hope For Countless HEAs
“How does one know if she has forgiven? You tend to feel sorrow over the circumstance instead of rage, you tend to feel sorry for the person rather than angry with him. You tend to have nothing left to say about it all.” -- Clarissa Pinkola Estes Having read all three of the books in... Continue Reading →
"Released" Offers Hope For Countless HEAs
“How does one know if she has forgiven? You tend to feel sorrow over the circumstance instead of rage, you tend to feel sorry for the person rather than angry with him. You tend to have nothing left to say about it all.” -- Clarissa Pinkola Estes Having read all three of the books in... Continue Reading →

