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Narco Hotel by Wilmar Luna 5 out of 5 Synopsis Cindy Ames thought her days of assassination and crime fighting were over. Then the DeMarcos Cartel invaded New York City. Day by day they spread their corruption throughout the five boroughs, leading to a rise in beheadings, shootouts, drug overdoses, and police murdering innocent citizens. Even with the city decaying all around her, Cindy was terrified of transforming into the Silver Ninja. It would mean returning to a life of barely controlled rage and endless violence. Unfortunately for her, Commissioner Gates knows who the Silver Ninja is and her dark secret. If she doesn’t suit up and help him stop the DeMarcos, her secret will be exposed, and her family will suffer the consequences. The price for peace is blood. Review Cindy is back, and despite trying to avoid trouble and putting the Silver Ninja behind her, she is coerced into facing the gangs in her home city. I was a beta reader for this book, and my review is for the beta versi...

  Mary Dumas and Bettina Kurkoski have a new MM/gay graphic novel out: Romeo X Julien. And there's a giveaway! Romeo Montague has always been a little awkward. His cousin, Benny, doesn’t help, often tossing him into situations unprepared; like dragging him to a Renaissance Faire in the middle of Wine Country. Julien Capulet, a respected festival promoter, has his own quirks. While dealing with his crazy parents and goofy gay uncles, he holds out hope of meeting the one who’ll see past all the frills. Romeo X Julien is a sexy homage to Will Shakespeare, with more comedy than tragedy. Entertaining and tender, it shows how the course of true love may never be smooth, and that the LGBTQ community has come a long way in a short time. Get It On Amazon ~Review~ Giveaway Mary is giving away a $10 Amazon gift card with this tour. For a chance to win, enter via Rafflecopter: a Rafflecopter giveaway Direct Link: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/b60e8d47146/? Excerpt Author Bio Co-crea...

Romeo X Julien by Mary Dumas (Author), Bettina Kurkoski (Illustrator) 4 out of 5  Synopsis   Romeo Montague has always been a little awkward. His cousin, Benny, doesn’t help, often tossing him into situations unprepared; like dragging him to a Renaissance Faire in the middle of Wine Country. Julien Capulet, a respected festival promoter, has his own quirks. While dealing with his crazy parents and goofy gay uncles, he holds out hope of meeting the one who’ll see past all the frills. Romeo X Julien is a sexy homage to Will Shakespeare, with more comedy than tragedy. Entertaining and tender, it shows how the course of true love may never be smooth, and that the LGBTQ community has come a long way in a short time.  Review  When Romeo meets Julien, sparks will fly. I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. This is the comic book story following Julien Capulet, a young man whose parents run a successful Renaissance Fair. Every year they have a big part...

Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman 5 out of 5 Synopsis Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at a British all-boys grammar school. Friendship blooms quickly, but could there be something more...? Charlie Spring is in Year 10 at Truham Grammar School for Boys. The past year hasn't been too great, but at least he's not being bullied anymore, and he's sort of got a boyfriend, even if he's kind of mean and only wants to meet up in secret. Nick Nelson is in Year 11 and on the school rugby team. He's heard a little about Charlie - the kid who was outed last year and bullied for a few months - but he's never had the opportunity to talk to him. That is, until the start of January, in which Nick and Charlie are placed in the same form group and made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance...

A Bitter Winter by Wilmar Luna 5 out of 5 Synopsis “She stretched out her hand and touched SIRCA’s waist which felt as it looked, smooth and solid. When she removed her hand, a trail of stringy mucus-like fibers dangled from her palm like glue—How is this a suit?” On a cold winter night in New York City, former NYPD officer Cindy Ames snuck into a top-secret lab and stole a dangerous technology. With this device, she physically transformed herself into an unstoppable superhuman. Tortured by guilt over her partner’s murder, Cindy swore to use her new weapon to bring justice to the killer who ruined her life. But when the deaths of innocent people plague Manhattan, all evidence points to her. Has Cindy's quest for revenge gone too far? The truth she discovers about herself may be more than she bargained for. Super powers can save a city but BREAK a hero. A Bitter Winter is book 1 of The Silver Ninja series.

Silver Ninja: A Bitter Winter Author: Wilmar Luna Blurb     “She stretched out her hand and touched SIRCA’s waist which felt as it looked, smooth and solid. When she removed her hand, a trail of stringy mucus-like fibers dangled from her palm like glue—How is this a suit?” On a cold winter night in New York City, former NYPD officer Cindy Ames snuck into a top-secret lab and stole a dangerous technology. With this device, she physically transformed herself into an unstoppable superhuman. Tortured by guilt over her partner’s murder, Cindy swore to use her new weapon to bring justice to the killer who ruined her life. But when the deaths of innocent people plague Manhattan, all evidence points to her. Has Cindy's quest for revenge gone too far? The truth she discovers about herself may be more than she bargained for. Super powers can save a city but BREAK a hero. The Silver Ninja: A Bitter Winter is book 1 of 5 of The Silver Ninja series.

Indie Visible by various authors 5 out of 5 Synopsis Independent authors unite in this first volume of Indie Visible. Featuring the talents of D M Singh, Claire Colley, C.S. Woolley, Maria Gibbs, Steven M. Caddy, Laura Morgan, Rose English, Roger Gordon, Felicity Snowden, Chris Turnbull, Michael Wombat, K. S. Marsden, Rachel Cotterill, Diana Jackson, & Alex Brightsmith, this anthology is a treasure to behold. With a mixture of exclusive short stories and extracts from other works, there is something delight every reader. Not only does Indie Visible unite some of the most exciting talent in the independent publishing world, it also strives to change the lives of children. Supporting the work of Lumos. 50% of the profits from each book sold will be donated Lumos, ensuring the vital work they do can continue, helping children and families all around the world. So pick up this book and discover why we really are indivisible.

The Silver Ninja: Indoctrination by Wilmar Luna 5 out of 5 Synopsis After saving New York City from a terrorist uprising, Cindy Ames vows to put away the nanosuit that turns her into the Silver Ninja for good. But when a CIA agent uncovers her identity and allies with a pharmaceutical company to take her down. Cindy must team up with her sister, Jadie, and her husband, Jonas, to outrun the government and thwart a plot to turn average citizens into mind-controlled soldiers. Review The Silver Ninja is back for the second instalment. Cindy had plenty to worry about - a husband that ignores her, and a sister fighting her own demons.  Oh yes, and she's being chased by the CIA and has to hide her identity as the Silver Ninja. Yes, come on! you have no idea how excited I've been about reading this.  And why shouldn't I be? The first book was one big adventure; lots of promise, but plenty of room for improvement. (See review of The Silver Ninja ) My major proble...