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Monday, January 4, 2016

Twofer by Daisy Harris (Excerpt, review and GIVEAWAY) GFT ADULT title






by Daisy Harris
ADULT title
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GENRE:  MM romance, romantic comedy
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BLURB:

Bottoms up!

If a college freshman can’t get laid in sun-drenched Miami, he’s doing something wrong. Frankie Perez is determined to help his roommate get some man action in any way possible.

When Frankie’s arsenal of dating apps, fashion advice, and playing-hard-to-get lessons doesn’t work, he realizes Jeremy needs remedial help. Except tutoring Jeremy in the art of sex gets steamier than Frankie expected—and it scares the hell out of him.

Jeremy’s not sure why he’s wasting his time hooking up when he’s only got eyes for the slinky, sexy roommate he comes home to at night. But the hotter their chemistry simmers, the quicker Frankie dances away.

In near desperation, Frankie suggests the two of them team up to find a third to top them both, forgetting that two bottoms aren’t immune from lusting after each other. In a world where every man is an option, choosing one to love can be the sexiest risk of all.

Warning: Contains questionable morals, copious immature hijinks, an X-rated photo shoot, and disastrous threesomes. Sex toys were misused (but not harmed) in the making of this book.

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EXCERPT

“Yeah, sure.” Jeremy shuffled under the covers, hiding the fact that he couldn’t seem to get his erection under control. Normally, humiliation was enough to make even the most insistent h**d-on shrivel, but Frankie’s hint of accent was just like the guy in the porn movie’s had been.

Though he’d grown up in Miami, Frankie still had a bit of his parents’ Spanish accent. Mostly Frankie talked like anyone else Jeremy had met at Miami Central University, but when he got drunk, Frankie started dropping his h’s and he got rounder in his vowels.

“You need to get out more, honey.” Frankie went to his bed, spun, and landed on top of his folded clothes. “Tonight’s that party you’ve been planning to go to, right?”

Jeremy bit at the edge of a fingernail. He hated looking like he had no social life. “I’m not sure I’m going.”

“Of course you are.” Frankie unfastened his jeans. In a sinewy move, he rolled his skinny jeans down his legs, revealing a fascinating stretch of brown skin between his fuchsia briefs and the white denim at his ankles. “That guy you like is going to be there?”

Jeremy dragged his attention away from the sight of Frankie Perez crunched into a ball to free his feet. “Yes. Yacob is going to be there.” Jeremy stood to get his toiletry bag but lingered by his shelves. “He’s hot, isn’t he?”

“Oh, yeah.” With his pants off, Frankie wore nothing but a deep V-neck and bright underwear. He stretched his arms over his head, filling his bed, and casually scratched his balls. “I dig the foreign-exchange thing. Russian, huh? What was the last one, Greek?”

“Yeah.” Jeremy had a thing for exchange students. So what? They always seemed nice. Not only that, but they were the only gays in school who might also be virgins. “My friend Austin has to work, though, and I don’t think going alone would—”

“Oh, it doesn’t matter if you go alone. You’ll run into people you know.”

Jeremy shrugged. Other than Austin and Frankie, Jeremy hadn’t made too many friends at school. Between being gay and being from a small town, he always felt out of place. What few gay men he’d met were all like Frankie. Jeremy supposed the polite word was cosmopolitan, though Jeremy’s older sister would have called them sluts. “I have to study anyway, so—”

“Good Lord, I’ll go with you.” With a dramatic yawn, Frankie climbed out of bed. “I can’t handle you walking around with a twenty-four-hour erection anymore. We could use that thing as a coat hook.” He grabbed a fresh pair of underwear.



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AUTHOR Bio and Links:


Retired party girl and science fiction enthusiast, Daisy Harris spends most of her time writing sexy romance and plotting the fall of Western civilization. Her books can be found on Amazon, Nook, and wherever else fine erotic romance is sold.

Ms. Harris lives in Seattle, where she tortures her husband by making it rain. She enjoys watching bridges cause traffic, watching football games cause traffic, and blithely wearing wool socks with sandals.

She has never taken a single picture in which her bra strap is not showing.

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GIVEAWAY

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The tour dates can be found here



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My review

3.75 out of 5 stars



Twofer by Daisy Harris is a m/m story that features two college students who are struggling with both their classes and their sexual identities. Jeremy seems to be the opposite of his outgoing promiscuous roommate, Frankie, but they find out they have more in common than they believed.  Their connection is complicated by the fact that neither one wants to be the ‘top’ in their relationship, but they’re bright college students, of course they will find a solution!

This erotic m/m novella conjures up the carefree life that many experience when exploring the new vistas open when living on one's own for the first time.  The combination of shyness and bravado, plus the flowering of confidence gained when one starts feeling comfortable is artfully portrayed and the author did a great job of reminding me all of the hesitance and euphoria experienced in a new situation that eventually becomes familiar and comfortable.  There is a nice blend of sizzlingly carnal scenes and charmingly awkward situations in this coming of age story but one never gets a deep understanding of these two other than the fact that their education is being enhanced both in and out of the classrooms.  A fun and sexy light read.

A copy was provided for review

Friday, June 6, 2014

Nothing but Smoke by Daisy Harris (Adult, m/m, Review, GFT)

                              



Nothing but Smoke


BLURB:

Sometimes good boys do bad things.



Fire and Rain, Book 3

Michael Larson considers himself one of the good guys. He recycles, eats mostly vegan, and volunteers. But one night, while on a jog through a Seattle park, he encounters a sexy man on a motorcycle he wants to be bad with.

Firefighter Nicky O’Brian barely has time to even think about a sex life. Between his job and caring for his critically ill mother, his only pleasures involve a few racy videos and occasional nighttime forays to find men willing to help him forget his troubles.

It was supposed to be a one-time, anonymous hookup—until fate intervenes and their mutual attraction blossoms into a furtive affair. Michael doesn’t date closeted guys, but for the haunted, lonely Nicky he makes an exception.

When Nicky’s mother takes a turn for the worse, Michael is forced to make a choice between idealism and compassion. And as Nicky’s needs spiral out of control, Michael realizes that a new set of ideals could be exactly what he needs to keep love in his life—for good.

Warning: Contains sex in the trees, sex in parked cars, and sex in other uncomfortable places. Tissues are required, because the ending will make you cry—and maybe make you want to call your Mom.

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EXCERPT

“So...you’d be up for doing this again if...” Nicky pushed like he wanted an ultimatum, some agreement that would make him gay enough or out enough to meet Michael’s standards.

But it wasn’t as simple as being seen in public together, or as black-and-white as coming out at work. It came down to whether a guy was comfortable in his own skin. Not vacillating all the time, or jacking Michael with his hand while hating Michael in his heart.

No step-by-step guidelines would get Nicky to that place, though Michael wished Nicky were there already.

“Why don’t you think about it?” Michael watched the lake go by, the window cracked open and letting in the sweet summer smells. A comforting sadness twisted in his belly. “Call me when you figure it out.”

In Michael’s heart of hearts, he knew Nicky would call whether he’d decided anything about himself or not. Maybe it was Michael who needed a few days to cool off and get some perspective.

“Okay.” Nicky’s voice was quiet and perfectly serious when he muttered, “I will.”




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 Author info:


Birkenstock-wearing glamour girl and mother of two by immaculate conception, Daisy Harris still isn't sure if she writes erotica. Her romances start out innocently enough. However, her characters behave like complete sluts. Much to Miss Harris's dismay the sex tends to get completely out of hand.

She writes about fantastical creatures and about young men getting their freak on, and she's never missed an episode of The Walking Dead.

Want to learn more about new releases, general news and my latest inappropriate boy band crush? Sign up for my newsletter here

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GIVEAWAY

Daisy will be awarding a $50 Amazon GC to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.





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Follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found at this link.

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My review:
3.75 stars



Nothing but Smoke by Daisy Harris is Book 3 of the ‘Fire and Rain’ m/m erotic romance series that centers around a group of firefighters who are facing personal challenges.  Nicky O’Brian is barely coping with the heartache of his mother’s serious illness and his occasional forays into brief intimate encounters with random strangers are less than fulfilling.  Michael Larson is unwilling to get into another bad relationship and getting involved with the closeted Nicky seems to be the epitome of a undesirable goal but somehow they can’t manage to fight the attraction they have to one another.  Each man has to decide what he is willing to accept and whether to fight for what they have found with each other or to bow to the expectations of others.

This poignant story contrasts the plight of two different men who have vastly different interactions with their respective mothers and who are at different stages of dealing with their sexuality.  The intense pressure on Nicky eventually has to find an outlet and it is heartwrenching to accompany him on his journey as he searches for self-acceptance.  There are nice cameos of other characters introduced in this series and intriguing glimpses of quirky characters such as Michael’s mom but I had difficulty establishing a connection to either of the main characters and their relationship progressed in a very erratic fashion to me.  Sadly, I think this probably is an accurate representation of the progression of a relationship that is circumscribed by so many potentially negative factors but this story just didn’t resonate with me as much as the prior two did. 

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

After the Rain by Daisy Harris (ADULT title) Virtual Book Blast, excerpt, review and GIVEAWAY





                                        

This is an ADULT m/m erotic romance title.


Blurb:
They’re going to need a bigger tent.

Henri’s list of bad exes is as long as his arm, but nothing prepared him for his latest, heart-stomping breakup. He thought he couldn’t feel more abandoned, until his ride for a group camping trip bails, leaving him stuck driving for hours with a guy who is absolutely not his type.

After breaking up with his girlfriend of five years, firefighter Logan is working up the nerve to explore his interest in men. He knows he’s gay. He just hasn’t had the guts to do anything about it…until now.

Henri’s big-city attitude and tight jeans push every last one of Logan’s buttons, and when he and Henri have to share a tent, Logan is thrilled. He should have realized Pacific Northwest weather would get wet—forcing them to strip naked. Though the steam between them is thicker than coastal fog, Henri’s not sure he can let himself fall for another man. Not even the guy who finally treats him right.

Warning: Contains bad ex-boyfriends, even worse weather, and more than your average amount of sex in a tent. May not be suitable for those with germ phobias, outdoor aversions or fear of damp shoes.


EXCERPT

Logan pulled off his helmet, and Henri did the same. There was a moment when their eyes met, Logan grinning and Henri grinning right back. Henri realized Logan was going to kiss him a split second before it happened.

Henri jerked to get out of the way before their lips touched, and though Logan’s kiss landed at Henri’s hairline, a thrill of panic still ran through him. No way. Herpes! Logan couldn’t kiss him, and Henri definitely couldn’t kiss Logan back. Plenty of other guys would have taken the risk—especially if it was just a kiss—but Henri couldn’t.

“Oh.” Logan froze, his breath still in Henri’s hair. Slowly, he stepped back. “I’m sorry.”

“No. It’s fine.” Henri held his hands palms up, wishing he could explain in a few words, but the guys on the ridge above were already calling to them, hollering that it was time for lunch.

“I didn’t mean...” Logan turned away, hiding his expression. “I just mean it’s no big deal.” Shoulders curled forward, Logan headed up the stairs.

“Logan,” Henri called after him. He hated this. If things were different, he would have been on Logan from the second he saw what he was hiding under his shirt. He would have kissed him and even given his dick a squeeze for good measure. Now he’d be stuck with half explanations all weekend. “Wait up.”

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My Review:
4 out of 5 stars

After the Rain by Daisy Harris is Book 2 in the series ‘Fire and Rain’ and centers on firefighter Logan MacDonald, one of the youngest men to join the crew.  Logan is struggling to deal with his sexuality after finally facing that he prefers males but is handicapped by his age, his concern about his coworkers’ opinions and his unfamiliarity with the new town he is living in.  Henri Serre is on the rebound from a cheating ex who may have given him a communicable disease and not quite prepared to deal with a new partner who isn’t completely out.  A camping trip forces them in close proximity and the attraction that flares between the two tentatively flourishes but both men have to decide on what they want out of a relationship and whether that includes each other.
 
This erotic m/m romance continues after the events depicted in From the Ashes and follows the aftermath of a couple of failed relationships which demonstrate the futility of not following one’s heart.  Logan is a sweet naive character who is exploring his sexuality and Henri is defensive and wounded but somehow they find a way to reach a compromise.  There are plenty of sensual encounters but a few thought-provoking aspects that remind one of the importance of being able to trust one’s partner or deal with life-changing repercussions.  An enjoyable addition to the series.



After the Rain (Amazon link)


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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Birkenstock-wearing glamour girl and mother of two by immaculate conception, Daisy Harris still isn't sure if she writes erotica. Her romances start out innocently enough. However, her characters behave like complete sluts. Much to Miss Harris's dismay the sex tends to get completely out of hand.

She writes about fantastical creatures and about young men getting their freak on, and she's never missed an episode of The Walking Dead.

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GIVEAWAY

Daisy will be awarding a $20 gift card to Amazon or Barnes and Noble to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.  Please leave a valid e-mail address and a comment about the most recent m/m story that you enjoyed.

For other stops on the tour please see this link