The m/m Romance Challenge

Oh goody ;-D Several family members, including MIL & nieces, have my book blog address but I LOVE to read m/m romance. I'm glad there is a challenge because of all the books that aren't counted on my book blog, most will fit here!

The M/M Romance Challenge

TIMELINE: January 1st to December 31st 2010

RULES: Read five(5) or more m/m romances in 2010

There are 5 reading levels to choose from:
- Read 5 M/M Romances
- Read 10 M/M Romances
- Read 15 M/M Romances
- Read 20 M/M Romances
- Read 20+ M/M Romances

DETAILS:

This challenge is for those who enjoy reading gay romances (also known as m/m or male/male romances) or those who are interested in starting. If you aren’t familiar with this genre, it consists of novels and stories where the main focus is the romantic relationship between the male protagonists.

• You must be 18 years old or older to join.

• You don’t have to select your books ahead of time. Even if you do, you can change your books as you go. Your books can crossover with other challenges.

• You don’t need a blog to participate. You can comment on this post if you’d like to share a book list or reading pool.

• Please create a post on your blog where you’ll be keeping track of your challenge reads and link back to this post so others can join in on the fun. If you use a “Current Challenges” page, or something similar, you can link back from that page instead of creating an individual post.

• You can use the large banner I’m using at the top of this post or you can use the smaller buttons I’ve provided below. Just copy the code provided. There’s no need to save the smaller buttons to your own server. (I have another large banner you can use here, if you’d like.)

• You can join at anytime between now and the latter part of 2010. Just give yourself enough time to read your chosen amount of books.

• Books chosen can be any length, sub-genre, or format. eBooks, paperbacks, young adult books, audio books, and re-reads are all okay.

• Once the challenge starts, I’ll create a page for everyone to post their reviews. Reviews are encouraged, but are entirely optional.

PRIZES:

Everyone who signs up for the challenge between now and January 31st will be eligible to win $15 in eBook Bucks from All Romance Ebooks!

I love to read m/m romance and since re-reads and any length count, I'm going for....20+...although I'm wondering: is it cheating to count Sips?

Title links go to publisher/shopping page

1. Man of Honor by Maria Albert- Jan 3
2. Closeted Secret by Carol McKenzie - Jan 3
3. Safe Word by Alex Morgan - Jan 3
4. An Improper Holiday by K.A. Mitchell - Jan 3
5. Eliot's Hero by Bryn Colvin - Jan 5
6. His Convenient Husband by J.L. Langley - Jan 5
7. Tabloid Star by T.A. Chase - Jan 5
8. With the Ring by T.A. Chase - Jan 5
9. Photo Shoot by Addision Albright - Jan 9
10. Submission Times Two by Claire Thompson - Jan 10
11. A Little Something for Santa by J.M. Snyder - Jan 10
12. Cowboys' Christmas by - Jan 10
13. Shell Shocked by - Jan 10
14. Somebody to Love - Jan 11
15. Love, Always - Jan 11
16. Impossible Dream - Jan 11
17. The Finest Thing by Lily Sawyer - Jan 11
18. My Heros Have Always Been Cowboys - Jan 11
19. Colliding in Freefall - Jan 12
20. Rock Bottom by Celia Kyle - Jan 12
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F*ck the Foreplay by J.M. Snyder

Stroke of Midnight by Jordan Castillo Price

Thaw by Jordan Castillo Price

Foreplay by J.M. Synder

Bonds of the Maleri'

Bonds of the Maleri'
Kate Steele

Changeling Press
2008
283 pages (trade size paperback)
Paranormal Romance, Sci-fi
(originally released as 5 ebooks)


This is an anthology. One author, one "world", five stories. I won this book in a contest and it is fabulous. You learn the background in book one and there isn't a lot of backtracking between books.

Erotica, paranormal, romance, sci-fi, m/m. 4.5 stars, a very enjoyable read.

On the faraway planet of Belthola exists a group of extraordinary men. Born with empathic powers, they devote themselves to the service of their planet as mediators, diplomats, doctors, lawmen and scholars. Where help is needed by any planet or people, they generously provide it. But even those with powers have their weaknesses. For the Maleri', the use of their gift can eventually cause madness, even death. The one thing that can prevent such as ill fated end is the taking of a mate. One with whom they can join-mind, body and soul.

Book 1: Mate Hunt
Coltas Oldarie is a healer in need of a mate. He's blacking out and can no longer use his gift. Off to Earth, where many have found their Mates before, he too, finds his. Only there is an older brother protecting what Col wants most.

Book 2: Double or Nothing
spoiler The brother Eric comes with when Col and his mate head back to Belthola. He's like a fish out of water and is kidnapped. Why?

Book 3: Between Love and Law
Head of planet security, Chase has a lonely job. With every promotion, he's let his job become his life. Worried a slip may cause harm to one of his guys. What happens when his mate arrives in the employee of Delmon, a sleazeball mob-like kind of guy? His job? To steal the Blaze of Belthola!

Book 4: Ride 'Em Cowboy
Zeb is sent to Wyoming to learn all he can about cattle ranching only to find his mate. A mate who can not leave the ranch, while Zeb's job is back on Belthola. This isn't looking good for either of them.

Book 5: Redemption
Kicked out of the Brotherhood for taking sides, Jor wanders the Galaxy. He's unmated and the blackouts and pain are worsening. Dane trained at John Hopkins but is on a backwater planet trying to escape the memories of his first mate, Tel. Can true love cure all? Is Redemption possible?