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Trevan Bean has a job that’s going from illegal to frightening, a boyfriend who may not be in his right mind, and a guardian angel who might actually be evil incarnate. Add to that the reappearance of his boyfriend’s estranged family, death threats, kidnapping, and the struggle of saving money to realize a dream, and Trevan has a lot on his plate. But Trevan is up to the challenge: he promised Landry a happily ever after, and Landry’s going to have it if it kills him! It just might. Landry Carter was a broken doll when they met two years ago but has grown into a partner who can stand at Trevan’s side… most of the time. Now that Trevan’s life just got scary—and Landry just got himself kidnapped—Trevan has to hope Landry’s love stays strong through this newest challenge, because the happily ever after won’t happen if Trevan has to go it alone.
Cherish Your Name
Malic Sunden is in hell—only not literally... yet. As a warder, Malic is used to fighting demons and squaring off against all kinds of creatures from the pit, but this year he’s facing a new and terrifying prospect: Christmas holidays with his much-younger boyfriend and his family. He loves Dylan, his hearth, but Dylan’s parents, the Shaws, are another story. They think Malic is a cradle-robber, among other things. At least their neighbor, Brad, seems to like him. Then again, maybe not. When Malic gets offered to a demon who wipes his memory of everything but Dylan’s name, it will take all Malic has to escape his new life in a hell dimension and return to the man he calls home.
Honored Vow
Sequel to Trusted Bond Jin Rayne is still growing into his frightening new powers as a nekhene cat and his place as reah of Logan Church's tribe when he learns that a sepat, an honor challenge, has been called. Logan, who has never wanted to do anything but lead his small-town tribe, must travel around the world to Mongolia and fight to become the most powerful leader in the werepanther world. Logan won't be the only one making the journey. As his mate, Jin must fight with him to honor his commitment to Logan, his culture, and his tribe. But the trial is long, involving a prolonged separation between the two men, and Logan's humanity is at stake. In order to make it through the nightmarish sepat, Jin and Logan must accept their fates, trust each other, and honor the vows between them no matter the cost.
Reviewer: Sandra
Review: Feb 19, 2012
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance, GLBTQ, Fantasy, M/M
Logan and Jin are back again in the next installment of their rocky romance.
Jin is trying to keep the things together with Logan out of town. Then he finds out that Logan has been challenged to a Sepat, an honor challenge in which not only does Logan have to appear but Jin and others from their tribe also have to fight for the honor of their tribe.
The challenge is being held in Mongolia and it is a long
Nexus
Marcus Roth is a top criminal lawyer by day and demon-slaying warder by night, but he is simply one of five warders-not really important to anyone but Joseph Locke, his hearth. Or so Marcus mistakenly believes. On a trip to Lexington, Kentucky, to celebrate Joe's grandfather's birthday, that belief changes as Marcus unwittingly uncovers a paranormal dilemma and ends up revealing his identity as a warder to Joe's family. Faced with a traitor, demons, and the return of an old enemy, Marcus must put his own needs aside to save his friends-though in so doing he may lose the man he loves forever. Even living through the ordeal might not be enough if Marcus can't forgive himself and learn that his hearth and the rest of his clutch can't do without him.
Reviewer: Lilyraines
Review: Mar 5, 2012
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance, GLBTQ, Fantasy, M/M
Nexus is, for me, about strength, love, family, doing what is right, and being able to forgive oneself when it feels like a promise has been broken under extraordinary circumstances.
It is about that and more. It is also about friendship, loyalty, and the "nexus" that holds the Warders that Marcus fights with, which is, namely, Marcus himself.
If that wasn't enough, Nexus also has great fight scenes, demon
Bulletproof
Jory Harcourt doesn't have to go looking for trouble. Wherever he goes, it seems to find him—particularly when his partner, Sam Kage, is working undercover on a federal task force. After the recession forces him to close his business, Jory goes to work as a matchmaker and event planner. From there, it's only a matter of time before his big mouth and up-front attitude make him the rope in a tug-of-war between a trust fund baby and a drug-smuggling criminal. Then, as if that situation weren't delicate enough, Jory's undercover lover shows up working for the smuggler. Between the men who want him and the men who just want him dead, Chicago is getting a little crowded for Jory, so on the advice of his brother, his boyfriend, and the FBI task force, he heads for Hawaii... where a serious accident threatens his quality of life. Can Sam and Jory keep the faith and prove that their relationship really is bulletproof?
Reviewer: Greendragon
Review: Nov 4, 2011
Genre(s): Romantic Suspense, M/M
There baaaaack!!!! Mary Calmes has graciously blessed us with a return visit of two of her most sexiest, outrageous and wonderful characters. Sam Kage and Jory Harcourt from A Matter of Time books 1-4 in her new book Bulletproof.
Bulletproof takes place 10 years after the first meeting between Sam and Jory and three years since book 4. Jory`s business Harvest Design folded with the downslide of the economy a
After the Sunset
Two years after riding off into the sunset with ranch owner Rand Holloway, Stefan Joss has made a tentative peace with his new life, teaching at a community college. But the course of true love never does run smooth. Rand wants him home on the ranch; Stef wants an exit strategy in case Rand ever decides to throw him out. Finally, after recognizing how unfair he's being, Stef makes a commitment, and Rand is over the moon.
When Stef gets the chance to prove his devotion, he doesn’t hesitate—despite the risk to his health—and Rand takes the opportunity to show everyone that sometimes life’s best surprises come after the sunset.
Reviewer: Lilyraines
Review: Oct 21, 2011
Genre(s): Contemporary, GLBTQ, M/M
After the Sunset was a very nice read, but then, I've never gone wrong with one of Ms. Calmes' books.
For me, the book is at its core about relationships. It's about the relationships that people have with their partners, with their families, with neighbors and other members of the community. It is also a book about secrets, whether kept intentionally or by omission, the long reaching effects they have, an
A Matter of Time: Vol. 2
Vol. 2 (Books Three/Four)
Three years ago, Jory Harcourt changed his name and shut the door on a past full of pain, only to emerge stronger on the other side. He has a new career, a great working partner, and a satisfying life-except for the hole in his chest left behind when police Detective Sam Kage walked out with his heart.
Now Sam's back and he knows what he wants... and what he wants is Jory. Jory, who doesn't know if he can survive another break up or losing Sam to his dangerous job, resists returning to the arms of the only man he has ever truly loved. But when a serial killer with a score to settle targets Jory, he will have to decide if love is worth the danger as he tries to solve the case and keep Sam safe.
Reviewer: Lilyraines
Review: Oct 4, 2011
Genre(s): Romantic Suspense, GLBTQ, M/M
Jory has, since the end of Vol. 1, become Dain's brother and has moved on since Sam left him. He is stronger, is in a new career and has a wonderful working partner, and everything is great except for the fact that there is no Sam in his life. At least until one day, Sam comes back into his life.
Amidst trying to figure out whether or not Jory wants Sam back in his life, there is a serial killer that target
A Matter of Time: Vol. 1
Vol. 1 (Books One/Two)
Jory Keyes leads a normal life as an architect's assistant until he is witness to a brutal murder. Though initially saved by police Detective Sam Kage, Jory refuses protective custody-he has a life he loves that he won't give up no matter who is after him. But Jory's life is in real jeopardy, especially after he agrees to testify about what he saw.
While dealing with attempts on his life, well-meaning friends who want to see him happy, an overly protective boss, and a slowly unfolding mystery that is much more sinister than he could ever imagine, the young gay man finds himself getting involved with Sam, the conflicted and closeted detective. And though Jory may survive the danger, he may not survive a broken heart.
Reviewer: Lilyraines
Review: Oct 4, 2011
Genre(s): Romantic Suspense, GLBTQ, M/M
I've read a couple other books by Mary Calmes and quite liked them, so was pretty sure that would be the case with A Matter of Time and I was right - I adored it.
What really makes the story work for me is Jory. He comes across as someone who cannot seem to stay out of trouble and therefore seems to be in a constant need of being taken care of. At least he is fine in letting others think so.
Dain Harcourt
Again
Six years ago, Noah Wheeler went to meet his boyfriend, Dante Cerreto, at the airport, and his world ended. Dante was kissing someone else and claimed to be in love. So Noah took his heartbreak-and the sonogram pictures of their surrogate child-and closed the door on the big picture of what he thought his life would be, focusing instead on the piece of the dream he got to keep, being a father.
Now on vacation in Las Vegas, Noah accidentally runs into the Cerreto family, and then the man himself, and learns that not only was he deceived, but Dante was as well. Now Dante wants to make up for lost time, six years' worth, and to do that he needs Noah, the only man he's ever loved, and Grace, the daughter he didn't know he had, to give him a chance at happiness. Dante's going to have to take a crash course in communication and seduction, though. Noah's not going to fall in love just to be broken again.
Reviewer: Greendragon
Review: Jul 21, 2011
Genre(s): Contemporary, GLBTQ, M/M
Again by Mary Calmes is a fast paced story by a wonderful read.
Little did Noah Wheeler know that his life would be drastically changed when he went to the airport to pickup his husband of 4 years CIA agent Dante Cerreto.
Noah was floating on cloud nine, happy to be seeing Dante. He had wonderful news to share with his husband. Dante and Noah would be parents the proof, a sonogram picture of their daughter
Trusted Bond
Jin Rayne is having trouble adjusting to the new life he's supposed to love. Instead of adapting to being the mate of tribe leader Logan Church, Jin can't get past the fact that his lover was straight before they met. He's discovered the joy in belonging to Logan but fears his new life could disappear at a moment's notice, despite Logan's insistence that they are forever, end of story.
Jin wants to trust Logan, but that desire will be put to the test both by a rival tribe leader and by a startling revelation about Jin's existence. At stake is Jin's life and his place in the tribe. If he's going to survive to see Logan again, he'll have to release his fear and freely accept the bond, for only then can he truly trust.
Reviewer: Greendragon
Review: May 19, 2011
Genre(s): GLBTQ, M/M, Shapeshifters
Take a magic carpet ride into Mary Calmes next installment in her were-panther series, Trusted Bond.
Jin Rayne the Reah of the Mafdet tribe and his true mate and leader of the Mafdet tribe Semel-re Logan Church are back.
Jin is not home when Logan returns from his trip. Jin is hiding out trying to heal from an attack and attempted rape which took place in their home.
Before Logan can avenge Jin and kill th
Change of Heart
As a young gay man-and a werepanther-all Jin Rayne yearns for is a normal life. Having fled his past, he wants nothing more than to start over, but Jin's old life doesn't want to let him go. When his travels bring him to a new city, he crosses paths with the leader of the local were-tribe. Logan Church is a shock and an enigma, and Jin fears that Logan is both the mate he fears and the love of his life. Jin doesn't want to go back to the old ways, and mating would irrevocably tie him to them. But Jin is the mate Logan needs at his side to help him lead his tribe, and he won't give Jin up so easily. It will take time and trust for Jin to discover the joy in belonging to Logan and how to love without restraint.
Reviewer: Greendragon
Review: May 19, 2011
Genre(s): GLBTQ, M/M, Shapeshifters
Think ancient Egypt when reading this story!
Jin Rayne and Crane Adams his best friend and brother in all but blood are were-panthers and have been on their own since the day Jin was beaten and banished from his tribe for not only being gay but for being a male Reah.
A Reah is a very special and rare were-panther. They are the "True" mate to a Semel, the tribal leader of a were tribe. And since all Semels a
Reviewer: Sandra
Review: Sep 4, 2011
Genre(s): GLBTQ, M/M, Shapeshifters
Were panther Jin Rayne and his friend Crane have traveled from city to city looking for a home. But something always happens and they have to leave. When they cross the path of the local Semel were panther, Logan Church, Jin is drawn to him as Logan is his mate.
Logan knows that Jin is his Reah. He doesn't understand why Jin is so reluctant to stay and be his Reah. But when he learns more and more of Jin's
The Servant
After saving his younger brother’s child, Daemon Shar is cursed by a witch and runs far from home, a stray who will seemingly never be anything more. But destiny is hard to outrun, even for a man who is now more cat than man beneath his robes and cowl. A chance battlefield meeting between he and Ehron, a foreign lord, gives him purpose amidst the darkness of his accursed life. Soon Daemon finds that his true nature cannot be corrupted no matter the form he inhabits.
As Ehron’s consul, Daemon plots and plans to shape his new lord's future so that he may leave it blessed when he runs away yet again. But he never counted on his soul hungering for Ehron’s brother Gareth or for his past to catch him by the tail at last.
Genre: Fairy Tale
Length: Novella (184 pages)
Reviewer: Greendragon
Review: Feb 25, 2011
A touch of Beauty and the Beast, a dash of Puss in Boots, stir in Mary Calmes magical words and behold you get The Servant. That being said…..
As I have found out in the past once I start a book written by Mary Calmes I can’t put it down until I reach the end. And when it’s done I start to miss the characters I have read about.
In The Servant you will meet Vilian the youngest of three bro
Romanus
Stopping to offer help one sultry summer night, Mason James is unprepared for the change that this simple act of kindness will bring. After giving an old man a ride home, Mason discovers a new, magical, and even dangerous world he cannot hope to understand. But he also finds Luc Toussaint and is intoxicated at first sight... and even the secret Luc protects won’t be enough to keep Mason away from the truth of his heritage and their love.
A part of the 2010 Daily Dose Set, Midsummer's Nightmare, which includes 30 M/M stories of supernatural romance that may feature an edge of suspense and heart-pounding fear; a taste of the paranormal worlds of ghosts, vampires, and werewolves; and even the stuff of nightmares and dreamscapes.
Reviewer: Greendragon
Review: Oct 3, 2010
Tired of Weres and Vampires then why not try gargoyles! Mary Calmes novella Romanus is a fast paced super read with some wonderfully interesting characters.
Fireman Mason James is on his way home after double shifts. He stumbles upon an elderly man wandering down the road naked. After convincing the older man (who happens to be snarling and acting downright strange) that he means no harm Mason wraps
A Matter of Time book 4
Jory Harcourt is back in trouble. An old threat has shown up, and soon Jory is running from a madman who’ll do anything to see him dead. When Jory is kidnapped it soon becomes clear he is up against something bigger than he ever imagined. Sam Kage, the police detective he loves, is caught in the crossfire, and ends up fighting for his life in a hospital bed. Jory springs into action, and goes on the defensive to catch a serial killer. The trail leads from his home in Chicago to Dallas and back. More resourceful than anyone imagined, Jory cracks the case, or does he? And can his love affair with Sam withstand the pressure?
Reviewer: Greendragon
Review: Sep 15, 2010
Genre(s): Contemporary, GLBTQ, Suspense
If you haven’t read books 1, 2, or 3 please do yourself a favor and read them before starting book 4 it will be well worth it! And if it’s been a while since reading them let me remind you of the two main characters.
First we have Jory (Keyes) Harcourt. He is a wonderfully big hearted guy who will do just about anything for a friend. His last name was legally changed in book 2 when he worked for
A Matter of Time book 3
Three years have passed since Jory Keyes was kidnapped, shot, and left by his lover, Detective Sam Kage. Jory walked through fire and came out the other side stronger. He changed his name to Harcourt and shut the door forever on a past full of pain. Jory now owns his own business, and has a life he enjoys. What he doesn’t have is love. He’s been unable to make that deep connection with another man, the kind of connection he’s only had with Sam. When a chance encounter brings Sam back into his life, Jory doesn’t know what to do. But for Sam there’s no hesitation. He wants Jory back and this time he wants him for keeps. When Sam is called away to a crime scene in the middle of the night, Jory realizes that his fear has nothing to do with being emotionally vulnerable. Why, he wonders, is he so damned uneasy?
Reviewer: Greendragon
Review: Sep 13, 2010
Genre(s): Contemporary, GLBTQ, Suspense
A Matter of Time book 3 by Mary Calmes was by far her best in this series.
In book 3 Jory Harcourt is kidnapped, beaten and takes a bullet for the man he loves and it’s still not enough to keep his on again off again partner Detective Sam Kage by his side. All this happens in the first chapter!!
Fast forward three years. Jory has healed in body but still cannot replace Sam in his heart. He has tried w
A Matter of Time book 2
Jory Keyes is doing his best to get over Detective Sam Kage, who broke his heart. Fearful of coming out of the closet, Sam intended to marry and uphold the status quo. After testifying against the man he saw commit cold-blooded murder, Jory is sure he and the detective will never cross paths again. But fate has other plans. Between Sam’s job and Jory being openly gay and on the run from hired killers, the path to true love has never been rockier. When Jory is kidnapped, the culprit is someone no one ever suspected.
Reviewer: Greendragon
Review: Sep 13, 2010
Genre(s): Contemporary, GLBTQ, Suspense
If you read Mary Calmes A Matter of Time book l you’ll love A Matter of Time book ll . Book two takes begins right where book one ends. Jory Keyes has left Sam Kage, the vice detective who was trying to protect him after Jory witnesses a murder. Jory felt Sam would never be able to come out of the closet without resenting Jory for the upheaval it would cause in Sam’s life. But being polar opposite
A Matter of Time book 1
Jory Keyes spends his time drinking and cruising gay bars picking up one night stands. Then suddenly he becomes the only witness to a brutal murder. Although the killer vows to silence him, Jory refuses to go into witness protection. This puts him into conflict with Sam Kage, a very straight and very hot police detective. When passion flares between the two men, Sam is astonished. Is he really gay? And if so, what will this mean to his career, and his life? As the danger threatening Jory increases, Sam senses that nothing is as it seems, and wonders who is really after his newfound and forbidden love?
Reviewer: Greendragon
Review: Sep 13, 2010
Genre(s): Contemporary, GLBTQ, Suspense
Take the day off, unplug the phone and put out the “Do Not Disturb” sign because once you start Mary Calmes series of books A Matter of Time you’re not going to want to be interrupted!
In book one you’ll be introduced to Jory Keyes a sweet guy who would do anything for a friend bout should have a blinking neon sign above his head that says “Trouble ALWAYS follows me&rdqu
His Hearth
m/m, contemporary, mystery, suspense
Page Count: 140
Julian Nash should be excited: he’s just earned a huge promotion at work and is going out to celebrate. But his happiness fades when he discovers his date cheating on him an hour before. Suddenly alone when everyone knows he’s supposed to have a plus one, Julian is set for a long night until longtime acquaintance Ryan Dean bails him out of the embarrassing situation. During dinner, they discover they have more than just friendship between them: there is mutual admiration and heated attraction. But getting to know Ryan better—and finding a place in his life—will bring Julian surprises and danger he never expected or dreamed existed.
Reviewer: Greendragon
Review: Aug 10, 2010
His Hearth by author Mary Calmes was a very interesting story with hopefully a few sequels in its future. I will admit I had to reread this story in order to understand Mary’s rhythm to her writing but it was well worth it.
The story opens with Julian Nash having to explain to his best friends why he is dateless for the party his company is giving. The party is for the promotion he and his best
Timing
Page Count: 233
m/m, contemporary, western
Stefan Joss just can't win. Not only does he have to go to Texas in the middle of summer to be the man of honor in his best friend Charlotte's wedding, but he's expected to negotiate a million-dollar business deal at the same time. Worst of all, he’s thrown for a loop when he arrives to see the one man Charlotte promised wouldn’t be there: her brother, Rand Holloway.
Stefan and Rand have been mortal enemies since the day they met, so Stefan is shocked when a temporary cease-fire sees the usual hostility replaced by instant chemistry. Though leery of the unexpected feelings, Stefan is swayed by a sincere revelation from Rand, and he decides to give Rand a chance.
But their budding romance is threatened when Stefan’s business deal goes wrong: the owner of the last ranch he needs to secure for the company is murdered. Stefan’s in for the surprise of his life as he finds himself in danger as well.
Reviewer: Sandra
Review: Jun 2, 2010
When Stefan Joss has to go back to Texas to be in his best friends wedding he doesn't expect to see the one person that he doesn't want to see, Charlotte's older brother Rand Holloway. But there he is to Stefan's dismay. When Rand offers a truce neither man know that their animosity only covered up their deep attraction to the other. Things go from cold to hot very quickly between Rand and Stefan.
Stef
The Guardian
Page Count: 220
Jude Shea's life is turned upside down when he rescues a dog he names Joe. Even though Jude has enough trouble taking care of himself—he doesn't even have a job—he can't resist the animal that needs him. Then one night, a man shows up on his doorstep looking to claim Jude's new companion. As they run from a surprise attack, Jude finds out that "Joe" is not what he seems.
Eoin Thral is a guardian from an alternate dimension, and once he leads Jude through the veil that separates their worlds, he transforms into a handsome hulk of a man known for his fighting skills, not the capacity for love. Jude finds himself immersed in Eoin’s world, and he's faced with the fight of his life to secure a happy future for them both.
Reviewer: Lilyraines
Review: Apr 17, 2010
Jude Shea led a reasonably ordinary life until he rescues a dog, which he winds up naming Joe. It is then that life starts changing for Jude in more ways than one. As Jude doesn't want to leave "Joe" at his apartment, he takes him to a couple different places over the few days that follow the rescue and he finds out that not only does he have the possibility of a new job, but still m
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