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New post alert! We're going REALLY old school today with a review of Castle of Refuge by Melanie Dickerson.
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Historical Fiction for the Holidays: A Review of Castle of Refuge by Melanie Dickerson

It's the holiday season and all I want to read is historical fiction. Enjoy today's review of Castle of Refuge by Melanie Dickerson.

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December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM

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Cozy DuBois

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I am a queer/trans author of queer/trans romance! The Confession series is an ensemble romance series about a queer chosen family with trans rep (especially in books 2 and 4!), and I have a couple novellas out as well, including a winter solstice romance novella with a trans MC!

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Abstract infographic in bright colors featuring the covers of the Confession series by Cozy DuBois, all of which feature pop art style illustrations of queer couples in abstract colors. Text reads: Smashwords Sale! 50% off Dec 8-Jan 1

Infographic featuring Glimmer in the Dark by Cozy DuBois, with a snowy landscape and aurora background with two male-presenting characters walking through the snow holding hands. Text reads: Available now on KU! Winter Solstice romance, workplace rivals in tech, slow burn with a touch of heat, cozy Alaskan setting, there's only one geodesic dome! Achillean with trans bi and aroace rep.

December 17, 2025 at 3:19 AM

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Ronove (aka S. Jean)

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hi! I'm a non-binary queer SFF writer and artist combo doing their best! I released a horror novella last week about a deadbeat guitarist's bad night and the angels chasing him down.

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Ronove (aka S. Jean) @earlronove.bsky.social · 9d

BE NOT AFRAID is out now!
A deadbeat guitarist's bad night gets worse when he's thrust into hell, seraphs demanding his death hot on his heels. His only hope is another angel, one with eyes he used to know.

retailers: books.earlronove.com/benotafraid
itch: earlronove.itch.io/benotafraid
#booksky 💙📚

A release day graphic for BE NOT AFRAID by S. Jean. A 3D version of the book is to the left with a phone displaying the same cover as an ebook. There is a short descrption to the right of the book and it reads:
a fast-paced blaze through hell...
When deadbeat Trent Cain takes a shortcut home through the park at 3AM, he find five angels there to greet him. Unfortunately, despite their proclamations of "be not afraid", they mean him harm. His only hope is another angel wielding a lead pipe, but there's something familiar about this one...

Along the bottom of the graphic is the url for where to find your copy: books.earlronove.com/benotafraid

December 17, 2025 at 3:52 AM

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Alex Larkspur 💛 Queer Fantasy

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I’m a nonbinary queer fantasy writer! Earlier this year, I released Sweet & Wild, an MM Fantasy Romance, and this Saturday, I’m releasing an erotic short story featuring the main characters! 💛🐝

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Alex Larkspur 💛 Queer Fantasy @applesncinnamon.bsky.social · 3d

On Saturday, December 20th, a sweet (and smutty) short story featuring Micah and Terran from Sweet & Wild will be released!

Sweet & Wild has no on page sex scenes, but for those who wanted to see it: A Taste of Wild Honey! Links will be available soon! 🍯

Cover Art by @saintsbeware.bsky.social

An illustrated cover for the short story “A Taste of Wild Honey” by Alex Larkspur
It features two men sitting under a tree in the forest. Micah is on the left, leaning in and nuzzling against the other man. He is blonde with white skin and freckles, wearing a cream colored shirt with embroidery, brown pants and boots, and a straw hat with flowers. The other man, Terran, is leaning into Micah and has thrown an arm around his shoulder. He has tan skin, a beard, and shoulder length brown hair with green tips. He has pointed ears and antlers. He is wearing a deep v-cut brown shirt and dark pants, no shoes. A necklace rests against his chest.
In the foreground, there is a blanket with a jar of honey and flowers resting on it

December 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM

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Emery 🏳️‍⚧️

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I released 2 trans books this year.

The 1st is a romcom where a guy falls in love with sexy Totoro at a drag show

The 2nd is a soulmate romantasy where a guy cursed with immortality has to make amends for his past by healing other people's soulmate bonds

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The cover art for Don't Drag This Out by Emery Lee, a drag queen romcom featuring two characters walking across a city crosswalk at night. One is dressed in yellow and orange with a red umbrella and the other is in Totoro drag, mimicking the movie poster for My Neighbor Totoro

Cover art for Forget Me Knot by Emery Lee a cozy romantasy inspired by the Japanese Red String of Fate myth. It shows two guys wrapped up in the Red String, one smirking and the other looking disgusted. They stand in front of a building inspired by the Heian palace in Japan, ginko leaves falling around them.

December 17, 2025 at 2:53 AM

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Rio Youers

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⭐COVER REVEAL!⭐

WHAT THEY DID: A NOVEL, coming August 18, 2026 from @harpercollins.bsky.social and @wmmorrowbooks.bsky.social

How far would you go to protect the ones you love?

**Available now for pre-order in all the usual places!***

December 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM

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Yay! All the remaining 2025 posts are officially written and scheduled! Yay!!

December 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM

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New post alert! I'm back on my haunted house bullshit this week with a review of The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas.
#ReadingHasRuinedMyLife #bookblog #bookreview #horror #GothicLit #hauntedhouse #booksky
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A New Haunted House to Haunt My Nightmares: A Review of The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas

Back on my haunted house bullshit with a review of The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas.

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December 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM

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New post alert! We're throwing it back all the way to 2016 today with a review of The Siren by Kiera Cass.
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A 2016 Throwback: A Review of The Siren by Kiera Cass

I scavenged through my bookcases and found a wild throwback from 2016.

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December 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM

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Titan Books

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Thank you to @scifinow.bsky.social for helping us reveal the cover for THE DISCO AT THE END OF THE WORLD by Nathan Tavares! This riotously entertaining sci-fi romance blends queer counterculture, joy as resistance, and banging disco hits.

Coming June 2026! 🪩💫

December 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM

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Titan Books

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We are thrilled to reveal the stunning cover of THE RED SACRAMENT by Sara Hinkley (@boneysoups.bsky.social), a hypnotic dive into the lives and deaths of a coven of vampires living in 19th Century Paris. 🧛🩸

Coming July 2026! tinyurl.com/3xhkvkx6

Cover designed by Julia Lloyd.

December 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM

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New post alert! Thank you to Blackstone Publishing for sending me the latest entry in The Coroner's Daughter series by Jennifer Graeser Dornbush.
#ReadingHasRuinedMyLife #bookblog #bookreview #mystery #crimenovel #booksky
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Cold Blooded Killer: A Review of What Darkness Does by Jennifer Graeser Dornbush

Thank you to Blackstone Publishing for sending me a copy of What Darkness Does by Jennifer Graeser Dornbush.

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November 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM

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New post alert! We're diving into some historical fiction this week on RHRML. Enjoy today's review of The Foundling by Ann Leary.
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Historic Horrors: A Review of The Foundling by Ann Leary

I need more historical fiction in my life, which is why I'm review The Foundling by Ann Leary today.

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November 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM

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New post alert! A day late! Yesterday I ranked my favorite spooky series on RHRML: The Gravekeeper series by Darcy Coates.
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Ranking My Favorite Spooky Series of All Time: The Gravekeeper Series by Darcy Coates

I miss Spooky Season already so it's time to rank The Gravekeeper series by Darcy Coates.

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November 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM

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Just think how many books I could read if my job was to read 40 hours a week.

November 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM

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New post alert! We're talking a Romeo and Juliet retelling this week with a review of These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong.
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Delightfully Disturbing Details: A Review of These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Romeo and Juliet but make it 1920's Shanghai and add science fiction...?

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November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM

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My favorite post of the year is here!! Who would win in a fight to the death: Frankenstien's Monster or Lestat de Lioncourt? Please fight in the comments below.
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Halloween Death Match 2025: Frankenstein's Monster v Lestat de Lioncourt

The Halloween Death Match 2025 Part 2 is here! Let's get ready for Monster Brawl!!

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October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM

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Scribner Books

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We're excited to reveal the stunning cover of DAUGHTERS OF THE SUN AND MOON, the next novel from beloved New York Times bestselling author @Lisa_See. Read more on @People and preorder today! https://bit.ly/3Jp0j7d
On sale 6/2/26!

October 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM

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LGBTQReads

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Exclusive Cover Reveal: Buried Feelings by Kit Rosewater

Today on the site I'm delighted to welcome back Kit Rosewater to reveal the cover of her second YA novel, Buried Feelings, releasing July 7, 2026 from Delacorte Romance! Here's the story: Cam was the one who discovered the hunt… He brought…

Exclusive Cover Reveal: Buried Feelings by Kit Rosewater

Today on the site I'm delighted to welcome back Kit Rosewater to reveal the cover of her second YA novel, Buried Feelings, releasing July 7, 2026 from Delacorte Romance! Here's the story: Cam was the one who discovered the hunt… He brought it to Ivy like an offering, took her hand as they combed through San Francisco, searching for treasure and conspiring against the heteronormative agenda.

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October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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New post alert! The best time of year is here and with it comes my favorite post of the year. That's right, it's time for a Halloween Death Match!!!! 🎃 👻🦇
#ReadingHasRuinedMyLife #bookblog #SpookySeason #GothicLit #booksky
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Halloween Death Match 2025: The Phantom of the Opera vs. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Time for the fifth annual Halloween Death Match!!! It's time for Monster Brawl!!

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October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM