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[ancientphantom]

And part II, now with even more Phantom sexiness!

Music of the Knight by Mel Bossa is a modern-day gay romance featuring a scarred performer who has given up on his career being coaxed back to life by a charismatic young newcomer.

In Dublin Fair City by M. Katherine Clark is a modern romance about vocal students at Dublin’s Trinity College, featuring a love triangle with a case of mistaken identity at a masked ball and all the main characters, of course, performing as part of the Lloyd Webber musical to throw their passions into the public eye.

Phantom of the Country Opera by Cheryl Coons and Michael Duff is exactly what it looks like: a musical based on the Phantom story in country-western style, largely meant for local theater groups who like comedy. This one has been around for a long time and I literally can’t explain why I didn’t have it in the Library, so here it is!

Autumn Moon by Divalle Curie is a collection of erotica on the theme of the terrifying title characters of monster movies having sexcapades with the women they kidnap. Of course, the Phantom is one of them with the short story “Christine’s Voice”.

Beauty of the Beast by Rachel L. Demeter is another one of those fairy-tale novels that bills itself as a cross between the Beauty and the Beast story and the Phantom story, featuring a scarred prince in a secluded castle, a strong-willed heroine, and romantical shenanigans.

Phantom Rising by Davyne DeSye is the third book in the Phantom Rising trilogy from this author, all of which were prequels to the original story. This one focuses on the Phantom traveling with a group of performers and eventually spending a stint in Persia, culminating in his arrival in the opera house. (Please note: use of the G-slur for Roma people in the description, so probably in the book itself as well.)

Hammer’s The Phantom of the Opera from Little Shop of Horrors is a collection of material on the 1962 Phantom film, most of which haven’t been released officially before! It includes discussions of the making of the movie, battles with film censors, profiles on the actors, and analysis of the film itself. I’m personally super excited for this one.

Sinners’ Opera by Linda Nightingale is our newest vampire Phantom! Ironically named D’Arcy like the villain from the 1962 film, this particular vampire has been pretending to be an angel in order to shape the life of the lovely pianist he plans to marry, but she’s a scientist who has not only figured out he’s lying, she plans to identify his species and win a Nobel Prize in science. I can’t lie; I’m pretty much in on this one.

Bride of the Phantom by MaryAnn Sires is a short story sequel to the original in which Christine is severely injured, Raoul is written out within a page as rejecting her as a result, and she marries the Phantom instead.

The Phantom of the Opera by Vayreceane is an artbook retelling of the Phantom story using characters from the Brave Frontier mobile RPG game. I don’t know much about the game, but it’s an ambitious project with a ton of illustrations, so anyone who’s interested should definitely give it a look.

That’s it for this month!

[lessthanthreepress]

LAST CHANCE TO PREORDER NO RIVER WIDE ENOUGH BY MEL BOSSA

No River Wide Enough by Mel Bossa will only be the special preorder price of $5.94 until 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time tonight April 10, 2018!

Two years ago, Chris and his boyfriend escaped the turmoil of the big city to settle in a small town at the US-Canada border. Eager to settle into forever, Chris bought the Frontier Café and Bakery. A year later, his boyfriend dumps him, leaving Chris the only gay man in town and resigned to a life of romantic solitude and baked goods.  Hank is a loner who's spent the last ten years travelling through the country for his job as a water plant engineer. Deeply closeted, he's extremely careful about the men he meets. Like the rivers he studies during his travels, he flows fast through the land, never slowing down enough to be caught. In town only for a few weeks on a water treatment facility project, he's intent on getting the job done and returning home out west to take care of his father. But when he sets eyes on the local ginger baker standing behind a table full of decadent desserts, the temptation is too much to resist.

Pairing: Contemporary - Gay

Word Count: 67,000

Price: $6.99 $5.94

Content: No River Wide Enough contains some explicit content.

[lessthanthreepress]

HAVE YOU PREORDERED NO RIVER WIDE ENOUGH BY MEL BOSSA?

No River Wide Enough is a contemporary gay story by Mel Bossa. Preorder your copy by April 10, 2018 to save 15% off the cover price and earn reward points toward your next order!

Two years ago, Chris and his boyfriend escaped the turmoil of the big city to settle in a small town at the US-Canada border. Eager to settle into forever, Chris bought the Frontier Café and Bakery. A year later, his boyfriend dumps him, leaving Chris the only gay man in town and resigned to a life of romantic solitude and baked goods.  Hank is a loner who's spent the last ten years travelling through the country for his job as a water plant engineer. Deeply closeted, he's extremely careful about the men he meets. Like the rivers he studies during his travels, he flows fast through the land, never slowing down enough to be caught. In town only for a few weeks on a water treatment facility project, he's intent on getting the job done and returning home out west to take care of his father. But when he sets eyes on the local ginger baker standing behind a table full of decadent desserts, the temptation is too much to resist.

All preorders are available for purchasers to download the night before the release date (at app. 7:00 p.m. the night before) and LT3 sends an email notification when you can download your copy. Reserve your copy today!

[lessthanthreepress]

HAVE YOU PICKED UP YOUR COPY OF HADES IN LOVE BY MEL BOSSA?

Hades in Love by Mel Bossa is a contemporary bisexual/gay romance from LT3 Press.

Harris is notorious for his pursuit of perfection and having a fiery temper. They haven't nicknamed him Hades for nothing. Weeks away from launching his first perfume for men, Erebus, Harris dreams of Les Champs Élysées and emerging triumphant as the new prince of scent.  A few weeks before the launch party, Harris's best friend suggests he contact an escort agency fittingly called Olympus to hire a date for his big night. Harris can't resist the idea. A hassle free date with no expectations sounds perfect. But when Olympus sends his date, Pallas, Harris gets a lot more than he'd paid for. Blond and cool, Pallas cuts through Harris's guard like a clean blade. But Pallas also has dreams of his own, and they don't include falling in love.

Pick it up at LT3, Amazon, Kobo, B&N, iTunes, ARe, Bookstrand, Smashwords, or request it at your local library!

[lessthanthreepress]

DON'T FORGET TO PREORDER MUSIC OF THE KNIGHT BY MEL BOSSA

Grab Music of the Knight by Mel Bossa for 15% off while you can! This title will be the special preorder price of $5.94 until 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 23, 2019.

Easily pleased, Micah enjoys a career in non-profit work and gets through his days one lame joke at a time. Then his friend Lou introduces him to her musical family and the Knights pull Micah into their world of resilience and sorrow. Soon, Micah understands that in the face of grief, optimism isn't always enough. Lei was once revered for his tremendous talent. But one day the music died, and the scars under his leather bracelets are a reminder of what he lost. These days, he's nothing but a phantom. Shut away from the world, Lei tunes instruments in the Knights' music store. Then charismatic Micah enters his life, charming his family and slowly coaxing his way into Lei's heart with steadfast devotion. With Micah at his side, it may yet be possible for Lei to reclaim the spotlight he'd thought permanently abandoned.

Pairing: Contemporary – Bisexual, Gay

Word Count: 70,000 

Content: Music of the Knight contains some explicit content and mentions and descriptions of past suicide attempts.

[lessthanthreepress]

HAVE YOU PREORDERED MUSIC OF THE KNIGHT BY MEL BOSSA?

Music of the Knight is a contemporary bisexual/gay story by Mel Bossa. Preorder your copy by July 23, 2019 to save 15% off the cover price and earn reward points toward your next order!

Easily pleased, Micah enjoys a career in non-profit work and gets through his days one lame joke at a time. Then his friend Lou introduces him to her musical family and the Knights pull Micah into their world of resilience and sorrow. Soon, Micah understands that in the face of grief, optimism isn't always enough. Lei was once revered for his tremendous talent. But one day the music died, and the scars under his leather bracelets are a reminder of what he lost. These days, he's nothing but a phantom. Shut away from the world, Lei tunes instruments in the Knights' music store. Then charismatic Micah enters his life, charming his family and slowly coaxing his way into Lei's heart with steadfast devotion. With Micah at his side, it may yet be possible for Lei to reclaim the spotlight he'd thought permanently abandoned.

All preorders are available for purchasers to download the night before the release date (at app. 7:00 p.m. the night before) and LT3 sends an email notification when you can download your copy. Reserve your copy today!

[lessthanthreepress]

HAVE YOU PICKED UP YOUR COPY OF NO RIVER WIDE ENOUGH BY MEL BOSSA?

No River Wide Enough by Mel Bossa is a contemporary gay romance from LT3 Press.

Two years ago, Chris and his boyfriend escaped the turmoil of the big city to settle in a small town at the US-Canada border. Eager to settle into forever, Chris bought the Frontier Café and Bakery. A year later, his boyfriend dumps him, leaving Chris the only gay man in town and resigned to a life of romantic solitude and baked goods.  Hank is a loner who's spent the last ten years travelling through the country for his job as a water plant engineer. Deeply closeted, he's extremely careful about the men he meets. Like the rivers he studies during his travels, he flows fast through the land, never slowing down enough to be caught. In town only for a few weeks on a water treatment facility project, he's intent on getting the job done and returning home out west to take care of his father. But when he sets eyes on the local ginger baker standing behind a table full of decadent desserts, the temptation is too much to resist.

Pick it up at LT3, Amazon, Kobo, B&N, iTunes, Bookstrand, Smashwords, or request it at your local library!

[cathygeha]

No River Wide Enough by Mel Bossa

 Set in 1992 this book deals with issues that I remember well. The AIDS epidemic was real and something that not everyone had full information about. Being in the closet for many was still a big issue - as it was for Hank Clifts in this story. There were some who were more open but not in small communities or in some conservative religious groups. Issues are more openly discussed now than then but there still needs to be more openness and acceptance in this world.

 Okay, this book is a heartwarming love story set in a small community. It is also a story of friendship and sharing and caring. I liked and could relate to the characters and believe I would have enjoyed living in this town. Chris is such a good man and he always sees the best in others while trying to do what is right. He has made a home for himself and is content though he does dream of having a true love someday. When Hank shows up in town there is instant attraction and though it takes Hank a bit of time to make his move it is just what they both needed when they finally get together. They realize that it might be short-term but both wish it could be more…and with some work they do manage to eventually get their HEA.

 Side stories include the friendship between Chris and his neighbor and the issues she is facing, the postcards Chris receives, a young man in town who is facing a personal crisis, a medical emergency, personal growth of more than one person, bigotry, the way community pulls together and more. The art and river and sharing and caring were wonderful.

 I did question whether or not men would think and talk and behave as they did in this story BUT since I am not a man or a gay man…may never know how true to life these men might be. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and would actually like to read a book about Donnie at some point in the future.

 Thank you to NetGalley and Less Than Three Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 4 Stars

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38466082-no-river-wide-enough