2013 Rainbow Awards Submission: Tali Spencer - Dangerous Beauty

Dangerous Beauty (Pride of Uttor Series, Book Two) by Tali Spencer
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing, LLC (February 13, 2013)
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Once the Kordeun family ruled Sebboy…now they are imperial captives of the Uttoran Emperor. Devout and studious, Endre Kordeun loves his family and will do anything to free them, even if that means pretending he’s gay so he can pass messages to his father’s shady allies. With his golden good looks and a beautiful male courtesan posing as his lover, Endre finds Uttor’s decadent society more than willing to believe his ruse.

But when a passionate kiss from a dark, gorgeous man unlocks feelings Endre had been hiding even from himself, lies start to unravel. Arshad, prince of Tabar, is Endre’s match in every way…including a shared love for science and celestial mechanics. Going forward with his charade will be dangerous, and not only because he might be discovered. In that event, even his own father would kill him. How much is Endre willing to risk for love?

2013 Rainbow Awards Submission: Brita Addams - Tarnished Gold

Tarnished Gold by Brita Addams
Paperback: 350 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (March 25, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1623804221
ISBN-13: 978-1623804220
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In 1915, starstruck Jack Abadie strikes out for the gilded streets of the most sinful town in the country—Hollywood. With him, he takes a secret that his country hometown would never understand.

After years of hard work and a chance invitation to a gay gentlemen's club, Jack is discovered. Soon, his talent, matinee idol good looks, and affable personality propel him to the height of stardom. But fame breeds distrust.

Meeting Wyatt Maitland turns Jack’s life upside down. He wants to be worthy of his good fortune, but old demons haunt him. Only through Wyatt's strength can Jack face that which keeps him from being the man he wants to be. Love without trust is empty.

As the 1920s roar, scandals rock the movie industry. Public tolerance of Hollywood's decadence has reached its limit. Under pressure to clean up its act, Jack’s studio issues an ultimatum. Either forsake the man he loves and remain a box office darling, or follow his heart and let his shining star fade to tarnished gold.

UK GLBTQ Meet Ebook Giveaway: Augusta Li - Ash and Echoes

I asked to all the authors joining the UK GLBTQ Fiction meet in Manchester in July (http://ukglbtfictionmeet.co.uk/2013-event/2013-attendees/spotlight_authors-2/) a personal favor, a special Ebook Giveaway: twice a week I will post 1 book from each author, and among those who will leave a comment, I will draw a winner. Very easy and very fast ;-) I will send a PM to the winner, so remember to not leave anonymous comments!

And the ebook giveaway goes to: jkivela

Today author is Augusta Li: Augusta Li is the author of several short stories, novellas, novels, and yaoi manga scripts, created either on her own or with her partner in crime, Eon de Beaumont. Gus and Eon are also artists and are currently hard at work on many manga and prose projects. They would love nothing more than to see the yaoi/BL genre flourish in the West. Video games, manga, and anime have been huge influences on Gus's work. Xbox Live calls Gus away from work far more often than it should. Visit Gus at http://www.BooksByEonandGus.com or keep an eye out at anime conventions and Goth clubs around the East Coast.

Ash and Echoes (Blessed Epoch) by Augusta Li
Paperback: 350 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 22, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1613725590
ISBN-13: 978-1613725597
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Blessed Epoch: Book One

For the past few years Yarroway L’Estrella has lived in exile, gathering arcane power, but that power came at a price. Now it’s time for him to do his duty: his uncle, the king, needs him to escort Prince Garith to his wedding, a union that will create an alliance between the two strongest countries in the known world. But Yarrow isn’t the prince’s only guard. A whole company of knights is assigned to the duty, and Yarrow’s not sure he trusts their leader.

Knight Duncan Purefroy isn’t sure he trusts Yarrow either, but after a bizarre occurrence during their travels, they have no choice but to work together—especially since the incident also reveals a disturbing secret, one that might threaten the entire kingdom. But will it ultimately work in their favor?

When a third member joins the precarious alliance, it seems to cement the bonds between all three men. But the arrangement isn’t perfect: Yarrow knows the power inside him and fears getting too close. The mysterious newcomer was raised to believe love and trust are weaknesses. And Duncan struggles to accept them as they are. Saving their home will take everything they have—including the fragile relationship they’ve built.

2013 Rainbow Awards Submission: Clancy Nacht & Thursday Euclid - Double Black

Black Gold 2: Double Black by Clancy Nacht & Thursday Euclid
Length:Long Novel
ISBN:978-1-62300-193-3

Since they settled in L.A. to run their label three years ago, Jett's restless nature and Goldie's isolating fame have damaged their former closeness. Passion brings Jett home every night, but tabloid rumors and growing distance between them leave Goldie afraid of losing Jett forever. While Goldie secretly longs for a wedding, a baby, and more control in the bedroom, Jett pines for his old life in New York.

When Cole, a young man who claims to be Jett's son, arrives at their mansion, Goldie hopes this is his chance for a family...but Cole has a star crush on Goldie and nothing but anger toward his alleged father. Jett's jealousy of Goldie's growing bond with the hot 18-year-old could lead to disaster.

There's no doubt that Goldie and Jett love each other, but sometimes love isn't enough. Will Goldie find the courage to confess his needs, or will what's left unspoken destroy what might have been?