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Series Review: Man Up Book # 1-3: Austin + Rhoades – Undeniable + Frankie – Unforgettable by Felice Stevens

Hello and good morning my fellow followers,

it has been a bit quiet on my blog due to personal reasons and a lots of stuff has happening in the background. But I’m now here with a few reviews. :3

Since the book series Man Up by Felice Stevens is connected I’ve decided to do a series review. So you get not one, not two but three book reviews. 🙂

See also here my release blitz posts for additional information like excerpts and cool teaser pictures.

Double Release Blitz: Austen & Rhoades – Undeniable
Release Blitz: Frankie – Unforgettable

Happy reading. 😉

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[News] Update regarding author Santino Hassell & (further) reviews on my blog (update 3/13/18)

In regards to the latest updates about the author Santino Hassell I decided to take all of my reviews of their single written books down from my blog and won’t review further books in future.

As most people in the community have probably heard about the author Santino Hassell (hereafter used pronouns are “they/their”) is no longer represented by their agent, their publisher Riptide Publishing and Dreamspinner Press terminated all contracts and further releases are canceled (and refunds of pre-ordered titles will be made), the books aren’t available at any retailers anymore or will be in short.

Same goes for the co-authored projects with author Piper Vaughn (Bishop’s Move) and Santino Hassell’s story in the upcoming anthology Exposed is deleted from it.

So far, co-author Megan Erickson didn’t say any particular about future of the Cyber Love Series, it can highly be expected there won’t be further books (a “second season” was planned).
Another publisher’s statement, from Berkley (Penguin/ Randomhouse), is still awaited.

[Edit 3/12/18]: Megan Erickson also posted her statement on her website and the already published books in the Cyber Love series will be removed as well. The link to the statement is added to the list below. It goes without saying I will remove the reviews to this series as well.

[Edit 3/13/18] Berkley (Penguin / Randomhouse) also announced on Twitter they terminated the contracts with the author.

Links to the official statements which were made:

Riptide Publishing (on their website)
Dreamspinner Press (on Twitter)
Piper Vaughn about Bishop’s Move (on Twitter & Facebook)
Tamsen Parker about the Exposed anthology (one of the authors, the general statement is the same for all other individual authors; on Facebook & Twitter)
Megan Erickson about the Cyber Love series (on her website)
Berkley (Penguin/ Randomhouse) (on Twitter)

The Santino Hassell’s own statement & their Patreon account with posts about it (access only available if you are a $5 member).
[Edit 3/12/18]: They set it now up to $100 (!!) supporters. This is truly shady…
If you wish to report the Patreon account for violating the use of terms, there is a helpful Twitter thread here.

As an active and avid blogger in the LGBTQIAP+ community I decided to take all of their reviews from my blog and my Goodreads reviews will be edited with a link to this statement.
I still keep the reviews of the co-written books in the Cyber Love series with Megan Erickson on my site as well as posts where I listed, recommended or gushed about the books in the past.

There won’t be any reviews of any upcoming books by the author if they ever publish again.

If you have questions please see my contact information and hit me with a message or comment on this post.

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[Blog Feature] Best Books 2017

Hello my lovely readers,

the year is almost over and of course I went through my read list on GR & my reviews here and pondered what my Best Books 2017 were from all those I’ve read within the year. ❤

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Blog Tour + Review: Reservations by Kindle Alexander (+ Giveaway)

My lovely reader, new and old,

today I want to share my blog tour post and review of Kindle Alexander’s Reservations, which was published 10/30 and is avaiable on all retailers!

See this post for a giveaway.

Be sure you also haven’t missed the release day post and the cover reveal post where I included an excerpt.

Happy reading. 🙂

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Release Blitz: Reservations by Kindle Alexander (+ Giveaway)

My lovely reader, new and old,

I’m happy to present you the relase day blitz post of Kindle Alexander’s Reservations, out today and live on all retailers!

See this post for a giveaway and all the other helpful information for grabbing your own copy. :3
Read also my cover reveal post where I included an excerpt.

Happy reading. 🙂

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Cover Reveal: Reservations by Kindle Alexander + Excerpt and Giveaway

I am proudly presenting you the cover reveal of Kindle Alexander’s Reservations.
The latest book will be out this fall, the excact date will be announced soon.
Check this post also out for an excerpt and a giveaway. But first, let us have a look at the fabulous cover.

Happy reading. 🙂

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[Blog Feature] #Leseparty – die Alternative zur #fbm17

This is an event I will participate. It’s an alternative for all those people who aren’t at the Frankfurt Bookfair 2017 and who want to talk about books, share their love for them and want to have a nice and pleasant “companion” during these days 🙂

This post will be updated frequently, I try to keep up. Updates will be indicated. 🙂

The event will be bilingual on my blog, English and German. 🙂

Below I explain the rules.

Happy reading. ❤

Bei diesem Event bin ich das erste Mal dabei. Es handelt sich dabei um eine Alternative für alle, die nicht auf die Frankfurter Buchmesse 2017 können und sich trotzdem rege mit anderen bilbiophilen Menschen austauschen wollen.  Die gemeinsame Leidenschaft um die Liebe zum Lesen wird hier groß geschrieben.

Dieser Beitrag wird regelmäßig und häufig (so oft, wie es geht ;)) geupdated, Änderungen werden entsprechend gekennzeichnet. 🙂

Das Event findet auf meinem Blog bilingual statt, in Englisch und Deutsch.

Weiter unten erkläre ich die Regeln.

Happy reading. ❤

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Blog Tour + Review: All or Nothing by Felice Stevens

My dear follower,  today’s the day where I want to share my review of Felice Steven’s latest book All or Nothing.
You got my release blitz post yesterday & I already shared my cover reveal post with you.

This post comes with a review & have also a small excerpt, so don’t miss that. :3 Happy reading. :3

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Release Blitz: All or Nothing by Felice Stevens

My dear follower, today’s the release blitz of Felice Steven’s latest book All or Nothing.
I already shared my cover reveal post with you. My review is scheduled for tomorrow, so stay tuned. 🙂 The review will have also a small excerpt, so don’t miss that. :3

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Cover Reveal: All or Nothing by Felice Stevens

I am soo excited to be part of the cover reveal of Felice Steven’s upcoming book All or Nothing.
The books is out October 3rd, so mark this date in your calendar. :3 I’ve also participate in the release day blitz and blog tour for the book. So, stay tuned for my review. 🙂

But enough rambling, see below the awesome cover. *^*

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[Blog Feature] RELEASE BOOST: Blood Guard by Megan Erickson

My lovely follower, after the review is before the review. :3 I want to boost the release day of Megan Erickson‘s M/F paranormal vampire story (sorry folks ;)) called Blood Guard with you.  :3

I’ve already shared my teaser post and the Excerpt reveal with you, also don’t miss out my release blitz and review post. 🙂

The book is the first book in her new Mission series and you want to read on after this, I assure you. 🙂

Happy reading. ❤

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[News] Upcoming next #2

Hello my lovely readers,

last time it was a good idea to have an overview post so I try to repeat those frequently. 🙂 It won’t be updated weekly but I guess once in a month, there will be a new post. 🙂

Here’s the list of the upcoming next events and reviews/release blitzes. :3

ICYMI the last “Upcoming Next” post can be read here.

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Release Blitz + Review: Blood Guard by Megan Erickson

My lovely follower, I guess your are more than prepared. After I shared my teaser post  and the Excerpt reveal for Megan Erickson‘s M/F paranormal vampire story (sorry folks ;)) called Blood Guard with you.  :3

The book is the first book in her new Mission series and you want to read on after this, I assure you. 🙂

Have fun with the cool teaser graphics and my review. :3
Happy reading. ❤

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[Blog feature] EXCERPT REVEAL: Blood Guard by Megan Erickson

My lovely follower, are you ready? I have an awesome Excerpt reveal for Megan Erickson‘s upcoming M/F paranormal vampire (sorry folks ;)) called Blood Guard for you. :3 It’s the first book in her new Mission series.
The first teaser post was posted last week. ICYMI you can read it here. 😀

But now, have fun with the hot expert of Blood Guard and the awesome graphics.
Happy reading. ❤

Check out this amazing EXCERPT of Blood Guard by Megan Erickson!
Coming soon on September 12th, you’ll want to sink your teeth into this romance!

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[Blog feature] TEASER SHARE: Blood Guard by Megan Erickson

My lovely follower, are you ready? I have an awesome teaser post for Megan Erickson‘s upcoming M/F paranormal vampire (sorry folks ;)) called Blood Guard for you. :3 It’s the first book in her new Mission series.

Vampire + Human = Totally Hooked
Blood Guard by Megan Erickson is coming soon on September 12th!

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[Feature]#LoveAroundTheWorld-Challenge

This challenge got my attention when I was going through my twitter timeline and saw that Laberladen, a German bookblogger participated. My interest was picked. 🙂

But what is this LoveAroundTheWorld Challenge?

Saskia from Life With Saskia (the blog is in German, so are the posts) started this challenge and the rules seem easy:

  • Write a post about the topic love/spread love; this means you can dedicate the post to a special person, write about any topic which is connected to “love”, you can write to a beloved person (directly, in a letter) or just spread your love (you can hug others, you can do something nice for your people around you etc.) and tell about it.
  • Rule #1 is only: do somerthing which is connected to love
  • at the end of the post you tag 7 people but it’s up to you how many you chose. 🙂 those who are tagged are welcome to leave a small comment (with their blog post)
  • For those who don’t blog: you can participate also; do sth. nice for people around you, write old friends, be helpful to neighbours or simply have a smile for everybody you meet, doesn’t matter if it’s in the office, the subway/tram/train or in the supermarket 🙂
  • If you like you can leave a comment
  • But: no stress, don’t feel forced to participate; but if you like, tell about your experience and spread love by yourself

The rules are set. Happy reading with my post. 🙂

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Review: Antisocial

Dearest reader, as I mentioned I dedicate Heidi Cullinan’s latest book, Antisocial, its own post. Release day of this great book is August 8.

My blog tour post with a spotlight on Japan’s shrines can be read here. Don’t miss this post out for a giveaway. Also have an eye of the other blog participant’s posts, listed in the post.

But right now: focus on this review. Happy reading, my lovely reader. 🙂

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Blog Tour: Antisocial – Spotlight on Japan’s Shrines (+ giveaway)

My dear reader, are you excited? Because I am. *^*

I am pleased to present you my blog tour post of Heidi Cullinan’s Antisocial (out August 8).
Next to a review which I dedicate a different post to (otherwise this post would be extraordinary long) I have a super informative blog post prepared. 🙂
As soon as the review is online you find the link here. *click* 

My post’s topic is about Japan’s shrines and I hope you enjoy the information as much as I do. :3

Heidi really did a great research and you feel the love for the book’s topic and for the japanese culture. As a fan of the japanese culture myself this was such a great read – not only the book but this Spotlight on Japan’s Shrines, as I call this post.

See also a detailed list of the other blog participants further this post or check this list out, it will updated as soon as new content is up.

Also: don’t forget to check the giveaway at the end. You want to win a cool prize, don’t you? 😉 And I dare say it is pretty cool. :3

But enough rambling, happy reading. :3

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I was a bit MIA…

My fellow readers,

I know I neglected my blog badly the last few days and haven’t posted a long time BUT, I had an excuse. xD
I was on vacation for one week. I spend seven fabulous days in Dublin, Ireland. 🙂 I guess I will post a nice review of my trip (with pictures) this sunday. So, stay tuned for this post if you are interested. 🙂

In the meanwhile you can prepare yourself for a few blog posts coming. \^.^/
I have a lot of blog tours planned this week and the next. 🙂 So, the quiet time is over. 🙂 Lot of great reads and I am so excited to share it with you. :3

Hope you haven’t worry about my MIA. 🙂 And because I was a bit stressed before my departure I couldn’t post a longer info post. 🙂 I am sorry for this. 🙂

But now I am back. 🙂 So, happy reading. 🙂

Kisses & hugs,
Mikku-chan

 

[Opinion] What is literature? A small statement as an answer to…

Today I want to share a post from my personal facebook timeline (which I made public)
about an article from a german media site/broadcaster which made waves in the manga community.

The articles can be read here (all articles are german only):

– Original article from Mister Otte @SWR
– Official statement from the Leipzig bookfair
– an article as an answer to the original article by Mr. Otte

I not only wrote about the article itself I also asked myself: what is literature?
Or at least I wrote about how I know the term, how I explore the term.
Maybe people disagree with me and have another opinion. But maybe people think it is worth to read my opinion about it. Share your opinion if you like. 🙂 It’s very appreciated. 🙂

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A few updates… small changes. ;)

My lovely reader,

some of you might have noticed it so far but I wrote my first “larger” manga review for this blog. *happy dance*
(A former entry was dedicated to Sternensammler, written in english.)

What does it mean? For those who worry: no, I don’t neglect my gay romance titles. They will be still the major part of my blog.  I will only add manga review to my range of reviews to enlarge the variety.

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Release Blitz: After The Fire

I am happy to announce the release blitz post to Felice Steven’s After The Fire. Happy release day, Felice. ❤

Check this entry out for an excerpt, a giveway and hot teaser picture. Grab the book at the retailer linked in the entry. 🙂

Later this day there will be the review of the book. So stay tuned at my blog. 🙂 I will add the link later. 🙂

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Happy New Year!!

My fellow follower,

I wish you a Happy New Year.

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Let us start the new and hopefully better working year with a lot of amazing stuff.

Be prepared to see on this blog several things. You ask what I’ve planned? Here are a few tentative things I will try to do during the first quarter (Q1) of the new year. :3

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Catching up some entries – update

My dear follower,

sorry for the delay of some posts, for the silence on the blog and the lack of interaction. The blog is NOT dead, of course not but I was so busy the last 2 weeks I had trouble to catch up the deadlines a bit and the daily things exhausted me… Anyway. No need to be sad. 😀

I wanted to inform you that I TRY to write a few reviews over the holiday, maybe tomorrowe there will be the reviews I have a delay for.

I also will do a few editorial things and organize new entries for 2017. I plan to start the year with a few things, one of the biggest plans are having author interviews. I actually got answers of several and have to manage the best time for all who are interested. :3

So please stay tuned. :3

Sorry for the short updates the last days… I hope to fix it for the next year, but I assume since I will have a bit more time. December was helluva month. xD

I wish you all Merry Christmas or the holiday you celebrate, a happy New Year and a great start into 2017.

Kisses & hugs,
Mikku-chan

 

 

 

Delay in a few posts…

My dear follower,

I am so sorry I’m so behind my schedule. I missed a few weekly posts, but those will be posted later (they will have their “original” date, so don’t be confused).

Because of work and heavy shifts I have to delay a few things I wished I have had written a long time ago… ORZ *sigh*

But don’t worry, in the next days there will be a few posts, maybe not that much but there will be. :3

Tomorrow there will be a teaser for the review of the book All in Fear, an anthology by several gay romance authors. :3 So stay tuned and check it out. 😉

 

Kisses & hugs,
Mikku-chan ❤

 

Casual asking – my answers # 3: statistics 2016

Because I don’t attend every week to certain events, I want to create a column where I collect all those blog actions/questions or interesting inspirations (by other blogs/follower ;)).

Have a look at the entries, they don’t will be maybe updated weekly but it is worth to have a bookmark maybe on this category. 😉 Feel free to suggest me interesting blog actions/features. 🙂

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Casual asking – my answers # 2: trigger

Because I don’t attend every week to certain events, I want to create a column where I collect all those blog actions/questions or interesting inspirations (by other blogs/follower ;)).

Have a look at the entries, they don’t will be maybe updated weekly but it is worth to have a bookmark maybe on this category. 😉 Feel free to suggest me interesting blog actions/features. 🙂

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News: Leaving out this week’s…

… Top Ten Tuesday because I can’t find an answer to the topic. 🙂 Next week I will participate again. 🙂

Also the next Throwback Thursday issues will be left out. 🙂 But for a longer time.

BUT: Don’t worry, TT will continue on CW # 48 (november 28th until december 4th; 2015: november 23rd until november 29th). 🙂

I only want to inform you. 🙂

 

Kisses & hugs,
Mikku-chan ❤

 

 

 

News: K.C. Wells’ Lightning Tales and Personal series in German

Proudly I can announce this: I was recommended by several lovely person to do a proofreading of a German translation (by great translators). ❤

My first proofreading was to N.R. Walker’s Red Heart Dirt, which was self-published in German under the title Rote Erde. *check it out* 🙂 [I am also mentioned in the credits ;)]

Then I was asked – a few weeks after this – by K.C. Wells to help with two series. :3 Of course I said yes and I was so honored. ❤

And those books I’ve proofread were volume 1+2 of the Lightning Tales series and one of  the Personal series. Check the books out below. 🙂 [synopsis is in German but I post the english link, so have a look]

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News: Broken Pieces – Zerbrochen (Broken Pieces # 1) by Riley Hart in German

I admit I freaked out a bit when I saw this news today on the Facebook page of the German publisher Sieben Verlag. *^*

They will publish the first volume of Riley Hart’s Broken Pieces series.
The German title will be Broken Pieces – Zerbrochen
Release date is May 2017

The second volume  – Full Circle in english – will follow in the next publication schedule. 🙂 ❤ Can’t wait to read it, too and to have a look at the cover. :3

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Casual asking – my answers # 1: why do you blog?

Because I don’t attend every week to certain events, I want to create a column where I collect all those blog actions/questions or interesting inspirations (by other blogs/follower ;)).

Have a look at the entries, they don’t will be maybe updated weekly but it is worth to have a bookmark maybe on this category. 😉 Feel free to suggest me interesting blog actions/features. 🙂

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