COMING SOON…

 

Home and Heart

 

Accepted by Silver Publishing – release date November 26th

 

Home and Heart is set in Burford, a small country town in the heart of the UK’s Cotswolds…

 

 

Deep in the Cotswolds in the heart of England, Ben Elliot settles in for a quiet Christmas house-sitting and caring for an elderly woman’s two dogs while she’s away. When her black-sheep grandson, Adam Prescott, turns up on the doorstep, Ben takes in the human stray as well. Destitute and betrayed by family, boyfriend, and Fate, Adam has lost all faith in others, and in himself.

 

Determined to help, Ben soon loses his heart to the other man and believes Adam has feelings for him, too. Then Adam’s ex shows up, offering him the world if only Adam will come back to him. Now Ben must choose whether to step aside, or reach for the only gift he wants this Christmas.   

 

Christmas may not be a time of celebration for Ben.

 

 

Sullivan’s Yard

 

Accepted by Silver Publishing for their Silver Sparkle short story range – awaiting edits, release date and cover.

 

Cal Beaufontaine, trainee chef and restauranteur, is starting his career at The Alhambra, a top restaurant in Modesto, California, owned by the Alvarez de Silva family. He doesn’t want the attention of the local super-stud, but there is more to this Andalusian cousin than meets the eye – and he is determined to win Cal.

 

Cal has other problems. He’s hearing things – voices that drove the previous tenant in his apartment to wholesale destruction.

 

 

 

 

Game On, Game Over

accepted by Silver Publishing, release date October 8th 2011

The Game is on – John Jones, aka Aidan Whittaker, a negotiator with MI6, is currently on assignment in Tajikistan, close to the Afghanistan border. Overtly on a University-run archaeological site, he’s covertly brokering a deal with local tribal leaders. His undercover mission is complicated by the arrival of a couple of Americans; journalist Brent Babcock and his photographer Scott Landon. The two men are there to document the ancient Silk Road, but when Babcock gets wind of a hot news story, he starts asking awkward questions.

Scott Landon is a different kind of trouble for John. Fourteen years John’s junior, gay and single-minded, he wants into John’s bed. Not being prepared to jeopardize his operation, John rejects him, despite being drawn to the younger man. But then events around them spiral out of control.

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AVAILABLE NOW…

 

The Psychic’s Tale

First part in The Fitzwarren Inheritance Trilogy by a trilogy of authors – Chris Quinton :: RJ Scott :: Sue Brown

 

from Silver Publishing and from Amazon

“I curse you and your children’s children, that you shall all live out your allotted years, and that those years shall be filled with grief and loss and betrayal, even as you have betrayed and bereaved me.”

Four hundred years ago in rural England, a mob burned two men to death, but not before one of the victims, Jonathan Curtess, hurled a dreadful curse at the mob’s leader, Sir Belvedere Fitzwarren. The curse has followed the family through the centuries, bringing grief and loss to each generation.

 

Mark  Renfrew is a closeted psychic and openly gay. When his grandmother discovers a family link to a 17th century feud and a still-potent curse, she insists he investigates and do his best to end it. He travels to the village of Steeple Westford, and meets and falls for Jack Faulkner, an archaeologist. He also meets the Fitzwarrens, who are facing yet another tragedy.

 

Then Mark learns that the man who cursed them had twisted the knife by leaving three cryptic conditions that would lift the curse, and he knows he has to try to break the curse his ancestor had set.

 

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FOOL‘S OATH – Second in the FOOL’S ODYSSEY Trilogy from Manifold Press

 

Xavi gives his word – and breaks it. In a rush of over-confidence on his part, a friend dies bloodily and he is forced to face the reality of his new nature and the depth of his relationship with Andreas. And then there’s the gold hidden in the walled-up crypt of the church…

 

Top 2 Bottom Reviews - Chris Quinton’s writing is spare, yet gives the reader exactly enough detail and description to allow for the building of a relationship with these characters and to become lost in the landscapes of a world set in the not-so-distant future.

One thing is certain: I’m a fool for the Fool’s Odyssey series. – Awarded 5 Kisses by Lisa

Blood, Lust and Erotica – Throughout the book, Chris carefully and subtly describes the intensity of emotions that Xavi and Andreas feel for each other and how Xavi copes with being a vampire.

All in all, I found it to be a page turner and cannot wait for the third and final installment of the trilogy to come out. I have to know what happens next to this incredibly sexy and downright dangerous couple and if matters that are alluded to throughout Fool’s Oath will come about. - Reviewed by Vampirique

 

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CLUE GAME – A Sip from Torquere Press

The sequel to BREAKING POINT – Ben and David are in Paris for a pre-commitment pre-honeymoon break. Their friend Barbara has a problem only they can solve, and rubies are involved. Ben has plans of his own – but they owe her too much to turn her down.

 

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STARFALL - From Silver Publishing – Now available as an e-book AND a paperback. Also available from Amazon

Ashazen Kiel Sa’Varonys is an illegal alien, in more ways than one. He’s come halfway across the galaxy in a search and rescue mission for his sister, Tria, the only survivor of a massacre that destroyed a new colony and most of his family. Refusing to accept she is dead, even though her ship crash-landed on the potentially hostile and prohibited planet Earth, the partial coordinates Tria managed to transmit leads him to a lake somewhere in America’s northeast. Ash has managed, so far, to keep his differences hidden from the natives for almost a year as he hunts for his beloved sister and the important data she carries, but the strain is telling on him and some of the inhabitants of Amassol, Vermont, are decidedly dangerous.

 

Ex-Marine and current PI Conn Sinclair is deep in the closet. Last year, after an extremely dangerous assignment, he slept with his partner, Faye Montani. They haven’t spoken cordially since. Feeling restless and unsettled in his life, he takes one last job from his boss at JG Investigations. It seems simple enough; track down Angi, an underage runaway, and return the girl to her parents before her eighteenth birthday. But when you take the tension and animosity between Conn and Faye, their boss’s determination they work together, the fact Angi’s eighteenth is only a matter of days away and they have no idea where she is, and add it to a street gang war and a stubborn teenager, anything can and will happen.

 

Review on Amazon - The attraction between Conn and Ash is, as the notes indicated, hot and immediate. Unlike many a story in this genre, however, the success of the story isn’t tied to gratuitous numbers of sexual moments. The building of tension, Conn and Ash’s growing desire and need for each other is masterfully done and their encounters fairly sizzle with sensuality. Ms. Quinton’s use of plot, character development and imagination make this story well worth reading at least once (or, as in my case, twice so far!) – awarded 5 Stars by Phantom4j

Reviewed on GoodReads – I love sci-fi, this is a wonderful book with fantastic characters. Good plot, well paced and very hot. I highly recommend it. – awarded 5 Stars by Diane Adams

Reviewed on GoodReads – I am lucky enough to have read this book before release. Ash, an alien, a Vyan, is looking for his sister, Tria – Conn is a PI on the trail of a runaway. When they meet in Amassol, Vermont, sparks fly. With elements of science fiction woven into a contemporary setting, and a story that features adventure, romance, street gangs, and the beautiful scenery in Vermont, Starfall is a book I would highly recommend… and you know me, I dont rec books very often. – awarded 5 Stars by RJ Scott

FOOL’S ERRAND from Manifold Press

Reviewed by Three Dollar Bill Reviews – Choosing to set it in a futuristic Barcelona creates a unique milieu from the onset, and the author milks this for everything it’s worth. The setting crackles, rich with details, and the pacing barrels forward from plot point to plot point with little room to breathe in between. Since Andreas isn’t actually the primary investigator, this is more action than mystery. The real developments in determining the facts behind the murder come from Aguilar, and often off-screen, so if a reader is looking for a whodunit type of story, this isn’t it. The focus is on Andreas and Xavi, and the constant machinations of their romance and Andreas’s efforts to keep Xavi safe. The end result is an engrossing, entertaining read, with promises of what is yet to come. – Awarded Four Stars

ALOES – from Manifold Press

Reviewed by Reviews by Jessewave – In its first few chapters alone, Aloes takes us through all the details of the breakup, the separation of finances, the oppressive concern of the co-workers, the search for a new place to live, the questioning of one’s own attractiveness, the loneliness, and the uncertainty — and it’s all fascinating and complex. This is a full-bodied story that cuts no corners when casting its spell over the readers. Awarded 4.75 stars by Val.

Reviewed by Literary Nymphs – Aloes starts off with a bang, one that not only turns Perry’s day into a living hell but also grabs the reader’s attention. A story about starting over, Aloes shows the struggle Perry goes through as he comes to grips with being single, deciding what changes need to be made in his life and how soon to start a new relationship. There are many secondary characters in this story, two of whom would make good romantic partners for Perry, yet it is Drew that readers, as well as Perry, will see is the better choice. The author also uses this time of change to introduce a little bit of mystery into the story. As someone goes after Perry, each new character becomes a suspect, and I was constantly wondering what would happen next and who would turn out to be the bad guy. The author uses just the right combination of romance and mystery when putting this story together so that neither element is cheated. Awarded 4 Nymphs by Critter Nymph

Reviewed by Three Dollar Bill Reviews – Overall an entertaining read with engaging characters and one hell of a lead male, I loved Perry and I also love the guy he chooses. A well thought out story about new beginnings and finding love in the most unlikely places. Plus you get a mini education in house restoration, that was not boring at all. The ending threw me for a loop, I kept looking at my computer saying “this can’t be it, where’s the rest of it”. I am hoping the ending might lead to a sequel or something because I am curious as to what will become of Perry and his new lover. So Quinton please hook us up, I want more. Awarded 4 Stars

Reviewed by Elisa’s Reviews and Ramblings - I had already noticed from the previous books I read by the same author, that Chris Quinton is no a “common” author, and Aloes is another proof of that; a mix between thriller, romance, paranormal and even a bit of gothic, Aloes changes shade at almost every page. Reviewed by Elisa

Reviewed by Fallen Angel Reviews – Aloes is a mishmash of genres, dabbling a bit in the fantasy, mystery, and contemporary, and has strong well drawn characters. There wasn’t much chaff to sort in this one and I sincerely hope that there will be more from Perry in the future! Awarded 4 Angels by Hayley

SEA CHANGE from Manifold Press

Injured on duty and no longer fit for active service, soon-to-be-ex-Coast Guard Bran Kaulana is drifting, filling his days helping out at the Wai Ola Rescue Center, one of Honolulu’s wildlife charities. He’s working with the new veterinary, Steve Lucas, a man drawn to O’ahu by his fascination with dolphins.

 

As their friendship slowly deepens, the two men are caught up in the mystery of injured seals and dolphins, a ruthless gang of smugglers and a not so dormant undersea lava vent.

 

Reviewed by Literary Nymphs – Sea Change was a very good, easy-going romance that I hated to see end. The author took their time building the various relationships in this story, which allowed me to get to know the characters. Because they took this time, it was easy to see how strongly Bran and Steve belonged together, as well as understood the issues that made them reluctant to take the final step from friend to lover. There is also a touch of mystery woven in the story as the men and their friends try to discover what or who is injuring local sea life. When the mystery touches on Bran’s past, it only draws him and Steve closer together. If you are looking for something that is actually a romance story, then give Sea Change by Chris Quinton a try. Awarded 4.5 Nymphs by Critter Nymph

Reviewed by Reviews by Jessewave – The layers of cinéma vérité type subplots through the middle are colorful, vivid, and well written, even if they do slow the pace. The thriller plot that dominates the last 130 pages is satisfyingly gritty and gripping, and the inclusion towards the end of some shark behavior and some very unusual dolphin behavior gave me a total chill of excitement. Ultimately, Sea Change is an intricate and rewarding story that offers satisfying escapism as it transports you into the complicated lives of two appealing alpha males living in an unforgettable location. Awarded 4.5 stars by Val

Reviewed by Elisa’s Reviews and Ramblings - Now in any “ordinary” length novel, the gay for you sub-plot would have been the easy card to play, and as often happen, the sudden turn from straight to gay of one of the character would have been not so much supported by his emotional development. In Sea Change instead the author has plenty of time, and story, to make it believable, and so when Steve arrives to the conclusion that he is in love with Bran, it’s not sudden, but a well ripe, and well thought, decision. As usual I concentrated on the romance plot, but this is not “only” a romance novel, it’s something more: there is the setting, that can tags this novel as multicultural, the adventure and even the quest of a man who is searching for his future. But well, from my perspective, the romance is very important, and even if here it arrives a bit late (more or less ¾ of the book), be patient, and I will assure you, it will be worth the wait.

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DARK WATERS – from Ellora’s Cave

Also available from Amazon

 

BREAKING POINT – from Torquere Press

When Ben Tremayne walked out on his lover and business partner, the infuriating and irresistibly gorgeous David Granger, he never expected David to get over him so quickly. A year later, Ben is still stinging from the way David just picked up with their mutual friend, Barbie Curtis.