For Readers
Chris Owen: Bareback was one of the first Chris Owen titles I read, and it's still
one of my favorites. I've since gone on to read most of Chris's other books and I haven't been disappointed in any of them.
Claire Thompson: I'm not much for BDSM, but Claire Thompson's Golden Boy and Golden
Man were too good to pass up.
Jet Mykles: My favorites by this author are the books in The Heaven Sent Series. I mean, who doesn't like hot, sexy gay rock stars?
J.L. Langley: I don't have a favorite story by this author because I like them all. J.L. Langley
could write instructions for foot cream and I'd be lined up to buy them. She's always on my
must-read list.
Jordan Castillo Price: Two words: Psy Cop. This series is on my must read list. Victor, the protagonist, is a complex character the reader both lusts after and roots for. Well drawn and
witty. I'm also hoping she has plans to turn her Samhain release, Hemovore, into something
more than a one-shot deal, too.
Jourdan Lane: Sexy gay vampires from the pen of an uber-talented writer. 'Nuff
said.
Jules Jones: I don't think I have a favorite by this author. Each of her pieces is so different and
so good it's hard to pick.
Kiera Andrews: Love Match by Kiera Andrews is one of the most touching romances I've ever read. Kept me glued to the screen until the last word. She's another author who's an automatic
buy.
M.L. Rhodes: My favorite story by this author is True of Heart. This fantasy romance has it all: seduction, betrayal, and soul-deep love. The sequel, Lords of Kellesborne was every bit as
good, and I'm biting my nails until the third book in the series comes out.
Mychael Black: I enjoy all Mych's stuff, but Home and Hearth is my favorite.
Samantha Kane: Samantha Kane combines Regency romance with ménage love stories that
grab the reader's attention from page one.
Sharon Maria Bidwell: I fell in love with her Angel Heart series. For those who love a
reluctant alpha male hero, this series is perfect.
Shelly Munro: Shelly Munro writes in a wide range of genres (all good) but I happen to think
it's M/M she does best.
Stephanie Vaughn: I started out by reading Jumping the Fence by this author, and soon I was hooked on all her stuff.
Tory Temple: Another all-around great author, but my favorites of hers involve hot gay firefighters.
Katrina Strauss: I haven't read a single thing by this author I haven't loved. She calls her stuff
"romance for the black coffee crowd," but I call it romance for anyone who loves a great read.
Smart, sophisticated, and a touch dangerous, Ms. Strauss's work has earned a place on my
keeper shelf.
Astrid Amara: Astrid Amara has officially become one of my favorite authors. She's on my automatic "to buy" list. Whether she's writing about paranormal fiends, Hanukkah gone
haywire, or her own race of alien body snatchers, everything she cranks out is quality.
Amanda Young: She covers a wide variety a genres and sub-genres, but each of Ms. Young's
stories delivers a well-plotted, spicy read. She's one of the few authors whose stuff I buy just
because it has her name on it. She's that good.
James Hogue: I had the priviledge of being a first reader on James's first novel, and it's one I've read and re-read many times for the sheer joy of it. Here's hoping it was the first novel of many.
K.A. Mitchell: You now those new rock groups who burst onto the scene with this really great song that you love? You're impressed, but you're anxious to see if song number two measures up. Then song number two comes out, and it's as good as the first one. Same with song three. And song four. You keep waiting, but this new group just doesn't know how to put out a bad song. If K.A. Mitchell were a rock group, she wouldn't have a bad song on her CD. Seriously, this woman rocks.
Sarah Black: I love this author, and it's funny because our pennames are just similar enough
that I get email at least every couple of months telling me what a good job I did writing one of her stories. Believe me when I tell you how flattered I am to be mistaken for an author of her caliber.
Sarah Leslie: If Wishes Were Horses is her first and only story to date, but I hope she's planning
to spin more magical tales set in the world of the Fey.
T.A. Chase: Once I discovered this author, I had to have the whole backlist. Now I'm a T.A.
Chase junkie.
Cameron Dane: I liked the first book of hers I read, A Fostered Love, so much I got hooked
and worked my way through her backlist. Good stuff.
Z.A. Maxfield: One thing I love about this author is her ability never to duplicate herself.
Each of her novels reads like it was written by a different hand. Oh, it has her voice, but it's
wholly unique at the same time. It's something all of us strive for but few of us manage. It's
also the reason Z.A. Maxfield has a permanent place on my keeper shelf.
Luisa Prieto: If you're looking for a sexy paranormal read with pages so hot you can hardly
hold them, go no further. Luisa Prieto is your girl.
Amber Kell: I'm new to this author, and I like her. I've only read her ABC short paranormals (Attracting Anthony, Baiting Ben, etc): a collection of cool, quirky werewolf/vampire/witchy
type tales, but they've hooked me enough that I find myself hoping she goes all the way to the
letter Z with the series.
Jade Buchanan: You know that story about the princess who can spin straw into gold? Well
Jade is the author who can spin a blank screen into a must-read page turner (and she doesn't
even have a magical dwarf helping her). Seriously, her stuff is that good.
Jamie Craig: What do you get when you combine two authors of exceptional talent and put
them together behind one saucy little penname? Really good books.
Jane Davitt and Alexa Snow: I read the whole Laying a Ghost series in one marathon session.
It was worth the bloodshot eyes and massive amounts of ingested caffeine.
Josh Lanyon: I'm a sucker for a good mystery, and Josh Lanyon writes good mysteries.
Kimberly Gardner: Kimberly Gardner's characters never do what I expect them to do. I can't
stop reading, waiting to see what they're going to do next. It's rare for an author to stay in
character and still keep the reader guessing. It's like the Writer's Holy Grail or something. I
think I'm jealous.
Copyright 2010 Sara Bell
I was talking to a friend the other day who told me she didn't have time to read much anymore. The first words out of my mouth were, "Oh, my gosh, I am so sorry." It was like she'd told me she had Romanian Brain Fever or something. I guess that says a lot about what a vital role reading plays in my life. Books have gotten me through some of the roughest times in my life and helped me celebrate some of my greatest triumphs. And though I'm no respecter of genre (I'll read almost anything but straight-line horror which causes me not to sleep so well at night) M/M romance has gotta be my favorite. The authors listed below are my go-to guys and gals, the writers I know I can turn to for a great read and a few hours escape from my own daily grind. Please keep in mind I'm not a reviewer. This is just a list of writers whose work I have purchased and liked so much I wanted to spread the word. In keeping with the FCC's new rules I have to say that I don't get paid to do this; nobody is sending me free books in hopes of getting listed on this page; and I usually don't notify people in advance to let them know I'm listing them here. If you want to see more of my favorite books and authors, look for me on Goodreads. Until then, happy reading.
Andrew Grey: Another one of those all around talented authors, but I confess my favorite series of his is Children of Bacchus.
Ally Blue: Ally is the ultimate auto-buy for me, but I have a soft spot for her Bay City Series.
Ava March: Historical romance is great, but M/M historicals are tricky because of the legalities involved. I usually avoid them because most are so danged depressing. A friend recommended Ava March to me, and I have to say I'm glad she did. Each book is an even blend of fact and fantasy wrapped up in an enthralling Regency read.
Cat Kane: I'm still pretty new to the world of Cat Kane, but I'm sold. I'm also hoping she'll make Afterthought into a series.
Charlie Cochrane: Another historical author I'm so glad I tried. Ms. Cochrane's Cambridge Fellows Series is set at the turn of the twentieth century, and it's addictive.
Eresse: So you know how sometimes you read a book by a new author and it just hits you? That's the way it was for me with Eresse's Sacred Fate. Read it; then read it again; then read it one more time just because I could. I even found her LOTR fan-fic and read all that. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to her next book.
J.B. McDonald: I've only read two of her books so far (By Degrees and In the Rough), but I absolutely love J.B. McDonald's style. I've never read such a perfect combination of romantic and gritty before. I'm definitely a fan.
K. Z. Snow: K. Z. Snow is one of the best paranormal romance authors I've come across is a long time. She writes some mighty good contemporaries, too, but there's something about the way she spins that paranormal web that hooks the reader in. I'm especially fond of her Utopia X series.
Laura Baumbach: You know those authors who can write romance in a gazillon different subgenres and still give each one a fresh, entertaining voice? That's Laura Baumbach.
Lynn Lorenz: Lynn Lorenz is one of those authors who can take any subject (cowboys, medieval nights, country cops) and write about it in a credible and interesting way. My favorite of hers is the Common Powers Series.
Mary Calmes: This author is the new kid in town. Her style is unconventional (the one-book-broken-into-four A Matter of Time Saga is brave, even for epublishing) but her characters grab you and don't let go. I'm excited to see what's next.
Morgan Ferdinand: With her tales of werewolf P.I. Nick Pardoner and his vampire sidekick Alex, Morgan Ferdinand has won me over.
Nicole Kimberling: I just love her stuff. It's fun and snarky and sexy.
P.A. Brown: I'm a P.A. Brown fan from way back. If you're looking for a smooth, sophisticated, sensual read, you want P.A. Brown.
Serena Yates: Serena Yates' stories are comfort reads, soothing and warm at the end of a long day. I especially like the sense of family she weaves into her books.
Shawn Lane: The thing I like so much about Shawn Lane is her ability to take deeply flawed characters and show them in a sympathetic light.
Shayla Kersten: Shayla Kersten is another one of those authors who can make stereo instructions interesting. Even though I pretty much devour all her stuff the minute it hits my screen, I do have a favorite: Past Lies. It's so good.