Many thanks to Val Kovalin for donating an ebook copy two ebook copies of her forthcoming m/m romance, Wicked Cool, for a lucky commenter to win! Wicked Cool will be available from Amber Quill Press on September 19.
Junk removal specialist Stu Van der Meer has been burned before in love affairs with corporate professionals who underestimate him as a blue-collar guy who’s good with his hands. When he meets property manager Brian Hawthorne, he knows that he shouldn’t get involved with him, especially since he senses that Brian might be in serious trouble.
However, he can’t ignore their immediate sexual chemistry. He also can’t deny his curiosity about Brian’s secret past, specialized knowledge, and unusual accent. Brian has something to hide, and it tests the limits of each man’s willingness to trust the other as Stu pursues the truth. Is Brian a criminal? A victim? Is he only using Stu as a distraction from his fears? As their relationship deepens, Stu must decide what risks he will take to protect them when Brian faces a threat from the past.
Excerpt (scroll down – below the blurb)
Also Available
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About Val
I started by reviewing m/m gay romance fiction, which led me to writing it, but I’m definitely a reader at heart. I love analyzing fiction, which makes reviewing a favorite hobby. I review with Reviews by Jessewave and for the All Romance Ebooks newsletter. I publish m/m fiction with Loose Id and Amber Allure. As a reviewer, I know not every reader likes every book, so I’m okay with negative reactions to my work. I like humor, strong plots, and complicated characters, and hope to offer you the same. I also like miniatures, minimalism, unusual junk, and animals of all sizes, especially reptiles. Thanks for reading!
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“Hmm. Is that a tiny spider or a piece of fuzz on the floor? Hmm.” -Chaos
Don’t forget to enter the contest to win 72 Hours by Clare London! Contest closes 7 pm CDT, September 16!



















Here’s me, please enter me!
Exciting, was it a spider?
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But the real question is…will Chaos eat it either way?
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Me me. If it’s a spider step on the damn thing already.
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If there is yarn in the room it’s fuzz….drat!
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Either way Chaos, you’ll probably end up eating it like my guys, and your Mom will end up cleaning it like I do. Inevitably.
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Melanie: He’ll probably keep staring at it. Then May will come along and eat it either way.
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Either way, Chaos, if you pounce on it, it dies. Have at it!
Sounds like another good read.
I entered the last one. I’ll stay out of this one.
Thank you, Chris! You are the best.
And I’m with Tam on this one: If it’s a spider step on the damn thing already!
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That book cover photo cracked me up today. Seriously–who carries around giant tired while wearing unbuttoned pants on the verge of falling down?
Oh wait…you mean those cover photos aren’t intended to be realistic? Seriously? And here I was wondering why I wasn’t living in the “buff dudes walk around shirtless all day” part of the country!
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Chris- Oh look- it’s Michelin Man!
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I’m definitely with Marsha on this one. The cover is funny (though not funny in the same way as a misadventure). I know I carry tires in just a bra and a short skirt that has a strategic tear (or a partially undone zipper). Doesn’t everybody?
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Count me in, please
OK- I want to know what is going on with that necklace err chain, that’s wicked!
Count me in for the book.
Awww-Chaos don’t let it get away.
Such contemplation is important in life Chaos.
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I think the poor guy is just having a bad time with anything metal. His zipper is broken and the latch on his necklace has come loose. I hope there aren’t any barbell piercings causing difficulties anywhere else!
The story sounds great. Please enter me in the contest.
I think this sounds good. Please count me in.
Please count me in. And remind Chaos that it’s part of his job as a cat to take care of any potential spiders in the house (or so I’ve always told my cats, and mostly they seem to agree).
Count me in please.
Chaos, whatever it is… get it!!!!!!!!
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Put my name in the ring, please.
My hand is in the air again! (Yo, kitties, would one of you leap up and grab it for me?)
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Well, whatever it is, it must be darn good Chaos and when you do catch it or play with it until it is edible – enjoy!!
Your Humble Servent
PS:
I think the torso featured on Ms. Kovalin’s book should be featured on Misadventures! wow!!
Oh I like that cover. The story sounds good too. Please count me in.
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Yeah, ’cause guys fixing cars always leave their jeans in the middle of dressing…
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That blurb is such a tease. Enter me in the contest, please.
Count me in!!
I’m in. Looks good.
I’m in! This would definitely broaden my literary horizons.
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Go get May, Chaos – she’ll eat that spider for you!
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Oh man Chris!! You know I’ve been drooling over this cover and you put it here just to taunt me didn’t you? LOL! Pretty please count me in so I can drool over it to my heart’s content if I’m lucky enough to win.
Enter me in the contest please
please count me in!
I’m entering the contest!
Thanks.
Nice cover
please count me in
If he keeps his pants undone, they might fall down while he’s carrying those tires, and then he will fall down, and then he won’t be Wicked Cool anymore no matter how sculpted his abs are. I don’t think he is thinking things through very well.
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Nice necklace.
Hopefully it’s a spider that will amuse you and then flee the house.
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Choas, you have such a gorgeous profile.
If it is a spider will you play with it??
Please enter me in this one!!!! Please please please please!
Yayayay tomorrow is FRIDAY!!! YAYAYAY!!!!
Hugs!
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The Zen of spider/fuzz watching?
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Please enter my name in the contest. Thanks!
Can I enter please? Thank you!
Tamyra could help you Chaos – she likes to catch and eat spiders.
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Toss me in the at please
Me, me, me!
I must read this – coz of the character with the Dutch name and roots!
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How did I miss this one?? Um. Anyway, enter me, please
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The cover alone makes this book worth reading. I’m entering to read this one.
Please enter me:)
me please! looks great.
Chaos is about two seconds away from getting medieval on that speck of dust.
Please enter me
Count me in please!
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me me me! Please enter me!
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Oh, you please!
But the real question is…will Chaos eat it either way?
LOL!
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Please count me in as well!
Please count me in.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Looks good, count me in!
Count Me In.
enter me please!! pretty please with a cherry on top!
Enter me please.
How long did Chaos sit there like that before he (or May) attacked/ate the spider/fuzz?
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Count me in please.
So Chaos, which was it spider or fuzz?
please enter me in the contest. Thanks a bunch..
I’d like to enter for the contest.
Please enter me! Count me in!
Throw my name in the hat after you step on the creepy crawly.
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