The PROMISE OF TOGETHER is the third and final book in the
Fisher and Church series. I never dreamed I’d get a second chance at love. I scarcely believed in it the first time. Then Mads appeared from nowhere during one of the hardest times of my life, and everything I thought I knew about myself, about what I deserved, about who I wanted to become, was turned upside down.
Falling for Mads was the easy part. Learning to trust him took longer. Having faith in myself is a battle I’m still fighting, but finding the courage to confront and make peace with my past is the only way forward.
Mads sees me. The real me. Even the parts I’ve spent a lifetime pretending didn’t matter. The broken pieces of my childhood are coming back to haunt me. Another mystery. More personal this time, but no less deadly.
They say it’s never too late to change and I’m determined to try. I want a future with Mads at my side, and not getting myself killed beforehand would be an excellent start.
Author Note and Trigger Warnings: This book contains a prologue, flashbacks, and on-page discussion around domestic violence and stalking behaviour.
Cat gives this book 5 Meows with a 3 purr heat index...
This is a beautifully written Finale in this bittersweet romantic suspense. You do need to read all books in order to fully understand as this follows one couple as they meet, build and grow a relationship.
I absolutely love this book and don't say it much since how do you actually pick favorites or rate books in order of favorites when you're constantly reading... but it's safe to say this series is way way up there on that list. I rarely reread books but occasionally listen to tge audios of some I've read after some time... again I listen to this one as soon as it comes on audio. It's that good.
What makes it so good?
The characters are older... like in mid-fifties... both of them.
They are opposites, very opposite.
One was married and recently lost his husband the other hasn't had many real relationships.
I love the setting... it's in New Zealand.
There is an ongoing mystery through the first two books.
There is a slight mystery in this one.
Fabulous side characters.
Speaking of which...I hope Lee, Gaza and Lee's brother even Luther that we just meet here get books. I'm all in.
Heart, humour and keeping it real.
Jay is a 2020 Lambda Literary Award Finalist in Gay Romance and her book Off Balance was the 2021 New Zealand Romance Book of the Year.
She is a New Zealand author writing mm romance and romantic suspense, primarily set in New Zealand. She writes character driven romances with lots of humour, a good dose of reality and a splash of angst. She's travelled extensively, lived in many countries, and in a past life she was a critical care nurse, nurse educator and counsellor. Jay is owned by a huge Maine Coon cat and a gorgeous Cocker Spaniel
Find Jay in all the places:
https://www.jayhoganauthor.com/landingpage.
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It’s holiday time in Fairyland. On Halloween, Ichabod Crane, a young schoolteacher, has a boner over sexy and muscular farmer Brom Bones. When the residents of the homophobic Sleepy Hollow aren’t happy about it, the headless horseman rides into town. Will Ichabod fall off his horse into Brom’s strong, rescuing arms, teaching the townsfolk a lesson in acceptance they’ll never forget?
On Christmas, hunky Cavalier P.I. receives a visit from a new client, handsome young Fritz. Somebody strangled Fritz’s sister Clara with the ribbons of her toe shoes, and Fritz is the top suspect. But he seems more interested in the bulge in Cavalier’s tights than in getting himself off the hook. When Cavalier turns sweet on Fritz, it’s time for the private investigator to question his old dance partner the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara’s husband the Nutcracker, Fritz’s other sister Louise, and Fritz’s Godpapa Drosselmeyer to save his intended and find out: Who Killed Clara?
At Winter Solstice, young Vasily falls in love with a mysterious, handsome man who rides by his orphanage each morning, noon, and night. Upon following him, Vasily discovers the man is a prince under the powers of Baba Yaga. Can Vasily rescue his tortured Prince Anton from the witch’s conversion therapy and dance around his pole on May Day?
This is a charming recanting of Sleepy Hollow, the Nutcracker, and winter solstice.
Each story has a touch of mystery, romance and lots of humor.
If you're looking for some holiday shorts to brighten your day grab this and grab the audio.
Brian Cheney's narration is so good. He really enhances the humor and emotion in the books.
Joe Cosentino was voted
Favorite MM Mystery, Humorous, and Contemporary Author of the Year by the
readers of Divine Magazine for Drama Queen, the first Nicky and Noah mystery
novel. He is also the author of the remaining Nicky and Noah mysteries: Drama Muscle,
Drama Cruise, Drama Luau, Drama Detective, Drama Fraternity, Drama Castle,
Drama Dance, Drama Faerie, Drama Runway, Drama Christmas; the Player Piano
Mysteries: The Player and The Player’s Encore; the Jana Lane Mysteries: Paper
Doll, Porcelain Doll, Satin Doll, China Doll, Rag Doll; the Cozzi Cove series:
Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back, Moving Forward, Stepping Out, New Beginnings, Happy
Endings; the In My Heart Anthology: An Infatuation & A Shooting Star; the
Tales from Fairyland Anthology: The Naked Prince and Other Tales from Fairyland
and Holiday Tales from Fairyland; the Bobby and Paolo Holiday Stories
Anthology: A Home for the Holidays, The Perfect Gift, The First Noel; and the
Found At Last Anthology: Finding Giorgio and Finding Armando. His books have
won numerous Book of the Month awards and Rainbow Award Honorable Mentions. As
an actor, Joe appeared in principal roles in film, television, and theatre,
opposite stars such as Bruce Willis, Rosie O’Donnell, Nathan Lane, Jason
Robards, and Holland Taylor. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree from
Goddard College, Master’s degree from SUNY New Paltz, and is currently a
happily married college theatre professor/department chair residing in New York
State.
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Vegan werewolf Kyle Slidell didn’t sign up to be the mate of the most powerful werewolf in the United States, the Anax Tobias Rogan. But fate had other plans after Kyle was changed from human to werewolf, and now he and Tobias are building a life together. And planning a wedding, if Tobias will get with the program.
Since taking the rank of Anax, though, Tobias has changed. While at times he’s the Tobias Kyle knows and loves, more and more often, it seems as if the power Tobias holds is trying to take control of him. And when a werewolf confronts Tobias about a crime committed by someone Tobias once loved, it pushes Tobias over the edge.
Now Kyle must help Tobias overcome and integrate the Anax power and protect his mate from those who believe Tobias should be removed from the rank—which would end Tobias’s life. Kyle has fought many threats to defend Tobias, but what can he do when the biggest threat is Tobias himself?
This book includes discussion of past sexual assault, depictions of PTSD, violence between werewolves, and a very temporary breakup between the main characters.
Cat gives this book 5 meows with a 4 purr heat index...
This is book 9 in the series and best if read in order. It follows a committed couple, but each book plot does conclude in each book however there is also ongoing series plot that goes along with being the Anax of all werewolves.
This book is in Kyle's perspective. You can tell if you've read a few by the cover.
Tobias is still battling being the Anax the most powerful wolf in the entire United States. Some of the other wolves don't like it that he has a male mate. Kyle is hanging in there, but he's no dominate wolf or pushover and he's really struggling with his feelings.
So if you love Werewolves and want a really good , but unique twist on the genre...grab this series. Yes, its true there are vegan werewolves... well only one. This story is heavy in fabulous, interesting characters, intriguing plots, a dab of mystery and suspense... lots of romance and feels.
Warning I read it in a day... did not want to put down. All you shifter lovers give this series a go.
Karenna Colcroft lives just north of Boston, Massachusetts, and has been in love with the city since childhood, though she has yet to encounter any werewolves, vampires, or other paranormal beings in her travels. At least none that she knows of.
Karenna is a polyamorous, nonbinary human who lives in Massachusetts with her husband. She also has two adult children and three “bonus” kids, four grandchildren, and two and a half cats. (Half in terms of time the cat lives with her, not in terms of the cat itself…)
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The line between order and chaos, heartbreak and happily ever after, has never been thinner… or more tempting to cross.
Blurb
Alpha shifter Matt Urban is always in control. He has to be. Keeping his territory, his pack, and himself tightly leashed is the only way to protect his precarious peace. So when a defiant, smart-mouthed lone wolf stumbles into his territory, Matt’s first instinct is to drive him out. His second instinct? Quite the opposite, unfortunately…
Jesse Turner learned a long time ago that his safety depends on never belonging to anyone. No packs. No family. And definitely no bossy, overbearing, disturbingly hot alphas. Which means he should stay as far away from Matt as possible. Too bad doing what he should has suddenly lost all appeal…
It's not long before Matt will have to decide how far he’s willing to go to protect the mate he never wanted, and Jesse will need to decide if running from Matt is survival, or the biggest mistake of his life.
Easy, right?
Try impossible…
An Impossible Mate kicks off the Strength of the Pack series—character-driven M/M fated-mates romances with an overarching plot, slow-burn tension, and men worth falling for. If you like reluctant soulmates, found family, and shifters who absolutely do not talk about their feelings (until they do), welcome to the pack. A complete six-book series releasing weekly January 29 through March 5
Content note: This series includes material that some readers may find distressing. Full details are available on the author’s website: https://joylynnfielding.com/cw.
Note: This novel is a substantially expanded new edition of the novella originally published in 2013.
Cat gives this book 4 meows with a 2 purr heat index...
This is the first book of a series. This book sets up how and why this pack was formed and introduces it's members. I really loved all the characters and how diversified the small pack is even though it's just a handful of ragtag males. I was intrigued by each guy and can't wait for their stories especially since one is a couple that is mated.
This book is about Matt and Jesse.
Matt is the Alpha and Jesse is a lone wolf with a secret he doesn't even know he has. He is very independent and doesn't want to be under an Alpha or in a pack. He feels he would be losing himself.
I enjoyed the story a lot. There is lots of romance and also some suspense. I would have liked more on why Jesse was so adamant on hating Alphas and packs and how he's survived so long on his own but still all in all the story is interesting and fun to read. I really can't wait for the next one.
Excerpt
“What’s your name?” Matt asked abruptly, swinging around the chair Bryce had been sitting on and straddling it, his wrists resting loosely on its back.
“None of your damn business.” There was a mutinous spark in the blue eyes that glared at him, and the mulish jaw was set even more firmly.
“You don’t speak that way to an alpha.” Bryce’s voice sounded gentle, but Matt could hear the warning in it.
The guy didn’t even blink at the warning. Just curled his lip like he’d had too many people try to make him bow down before. “He ain’t my alpha.”
As Matt rose slowly to his feet, six foot two of coiled power and authority, the guy seemed to rethink the wisdom of his attitude.
“Jesse.” It came out sullenly.
“Jesse what?”
“Turner. And who the hell are you?”
“I’m Matt Urban, alpha of this pack. That’s my beta, Bryce. What are you doing in my territory, Jesse?”
Jesse shook his head and fisted his hands in the blankets he was holding to his bare chest. Like he was some kind of modest maiden. Or, Matt realized an instant later, like he was vulnerable and scared. The way his fists were twisted in the blanket looked like he expected to be yanked out of the bed.
“Didn’t know it was your territory,” Jesse said. Then he let out a little huff. “Sorry if I was trespassing.”
Matt didn’t believe him for an instant. It was impossible for any shifter to have missed the fact this was a pack’s territory. His best guess? Jesse was frightened of them, and he was saying what he thought Matt wanted to hear.
Matt stepped closer, holding his gaze. His wolf pushed against his skin, hungry for something. Truth, he thought.
“Are you trying to tell me you didn’t pick up our scent markers?”
“Well, hell, the place smelled of a whole bunch of wolves, but I didn’t know it was your property,” Jesse protested. “Listen, this has been all kinds of nice, but I gotta go. I need my boots.”
It sounded snarky, but Matt heard the fear behind it, sharp and sour. He turned away to straighten the chair, using the movement to keep his wolf tamped down. He’d figure out later just why his wolf was so front and center tonight.
“How long since you found him?” he asked Bryce.
Bryce tipped his head as he thought back, working it out. “Must be about an hour.” He evidently saw the way Matt was clenching his jaw. “There was no point in letting you know when you were driving. Figured I’d fill you in as soon as you got home.”
Matt supposed that was fair. But it didn’t mean he liked it. The safety of the pack was his responsibility, and it was a sacred trust.
Jesse was practically vibrating with adrenaline. If Matt kept pushing, he’d only get more lies. He’d try a different tack. Not least because that corporate catered lunch had been hours ago, and the scent of food had made its way in from the hallway until Matt wanted nothing more than to sink his teeth into a juicy steak.
He’d get Jesse to let his guard down, to lose that snarky defiance he clearly used as a defense. Then, it would be easier to wrest the truth out of him.
“I’ve only just gotten in, and I need to eat,” he said casually. “You can join us for whatever Jason’s cooked up tonight before you go.”
He hoped Jesse would agree. Otherwise, he’d have to make him, and after a long and frustrating day dealing with shifter bureaucracy, he didn’t want to go to the effort.
“Think he’s doing steak and baked potatoes,” Bryce said. His voice was just as casual as Matt’s, but he knew what he was doing. “And cheesecake for dessert.”
Jesse’s stomach gurgled. They all pretended not to notice.
“Reckon I could stay just a while longer,” Jesse said, after due consideration, as if he were doing them a great favor.
“Do you want a shower before you get dressed?” Bryce asked.
“You sayin’ I need one?”
“Hell, yes,” Matt said, before he could stop himself.
To his surprise, Jesse suddenly grinned. Without the strain in his face, and with a smile like that, he was a goddamn heartbreaker.
Matt turned away.
“Ten minutes,” he said. “We eat in the kitchen. Bryce will show you.”
He left. If he stayed, he might just do whatever it took to see that smile again, and Matt didn’t get to want things like that anymore. Not when he still tasted blood in his dreams.
About the Author
Joy Lynn Fielding lives in a small English market town, where she nurtures enthusiasms for vintage aircraft, horses and gardening. An avid researcher for her books, she delights in uncovering unusual facts and sharing them with anyone within earshot. She insists this has never led to anyone hiding behind the furniture.
Joy writes at the pace her health allows, powered by enthusiasm, optimism and, above all, coffee. She hopes her books offer good company to anyone navigating their own winding paths.
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Genre/Tropes: Small Town; Enemies-to-Lovers; Opposites Attract; Dark Secrets; Grumpy/Sunshine; Next-Door Neighbors and Emotionally Unavailable
Release Date: January 26, 2026
In a small town where secrets last five minutes, privacy is a myth, and gossip lasts forever, this might have been the worst possible place to settle.
After my last job fell apart and burned my reputation, I followed Archer to this small town in Nowhere, Montana.
I had no intention of staying longer than the night, but circumstances took a turn for the worse when not only was there not an immediate solution to my job problem, but the only places to stay were the local roach motel or a bed and breakfast with flowery bedspreads and potpourri in every room.
But then I happened to help out a Parker, which apparently meant something in this town.
Not only did I land myself a house rental for as long as I needed, but I ended up with a neighbor who insisted on feeding a stray dog on my property, convinced he was mine.
And as much as I fought it, I found myself sort of liking the damn dog.
Not that I would ever admit that.
But the dog wasn’t the only unexpected addition to my daily life.
It seemed the more I tried to ignore my neighbor—her perky personality, the weird tea concoctions, and her ability to make me want her even when she annoyed me—the more I found myself intertwined in her life.
And that might just get her killed.
Cat gives this book 4 meows with a 4 purr heat index...
This is a book 2 in the new series. It is best read in order as recurring characters and many are connected.
Some things I really liked....
The gossiping neighbors and how gossiping traveled within seconds of events... hilarious. In some cases, others new things before the other character.
The dog that just appears in the truck back inside when let out and the expressions it makes.
JR....hot alpha protecter with secrets and a dark side...I'll take 3 please.
And I adored Josie sweet, adorable but not a pushover.
And how characters keep dropping in and building up suspense for the series.
The only thing I didn't love was it started a bit slow and repetitive but was still funny and cute but once the embers caught... awesome.
Can't wait to see who's next.
I'm a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, "No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book." I didn't think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn't already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven't been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.
Heart, humour and keeping it real.
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