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This is what Lasha from Dark Divas Reviews has said about Choices:
Lasha's Review:
[image error] Choices takes a distinctive turn on the Gay For You trope. In it, Marc who always thought he was straight looks into a magical mirror and sees the face of his one true love: Liam. Scared for all of one minute about his soon-to-be change in sexuality, Marc decides to hunt down Liam and see if they are compatible. And boy are they! However, there's one big problem that must be addressed before Marc can have his happy ending. He has to convince Liam — who only wants Marc for sex — that true love can really exist.
Normally, the straight guy is magically converted to being gay is not a big turn on for me because it seems so unrealistic. But in Choices, the thing that sells the novel's plot for me is Marc. His characterization is so honest, so unwavering in the fact that he loves Liam and they can overcome anything, that as the reader you start to believe it too. Plus, the chemistry between Marc and Liam… No wonder Marc is so ready to turn gay for Liam. Can we say hot?
Overall, Penny Brandon's novella is a satisfying read. For readers of the GFY plot-line, you will find a unique twist to that trope that makes Choices a delight. Plus it looks like there will be a sequel as the magic mirror has more couples to get together. So I am definitely looking forward to more in this universe.
Rated 4 Delightful Divas by Lasha!
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Choices has been released today! To buy click on the picture, or go to Loose-Id. To read an excerpt, click here. It's only $5.99! The first in a series, I hope you like the premise of the story. I would love to hear any comments.

Yay! I've just got the cover for Choices, the first in a series of "The Looking Glass". A contemporary with a hint of paranormal, Choices is set in Sydney, Australia, and don't the two guys on the cover look hot!

Marc was straight, always had been and always thought he would be, but when shown his true love in a magic mirror he was shocked to find out his true love was a man. Not only that, it was up to him to convince his true love they were meant to be together. All bad enough, but after finding Liam, the only way he's able to persuade Liam to go out with him is to offer him sex – even though that was something Marc was definitely not ready for.

Liam thought Marc was crazy. Marc was straight and he was talking about true love and making a life together, but Liam didn't believe in love and he certainly wasn't going to fall in love with a crazy straight guy regardless of how sexy he was. But he hadn't reckoned on Marc's pushy attitude or his offer of sex which, no matter how much he knew he should, Liam couldn't turn down.
Choices is due out on 3rd Jan 2012 and is being published by Loose-Id. The cover is accredited to April Martinez.

Literary Nymphs Reviews have given Bringing Him Home four Nymphs! They said:

Bringing Him Home Title: Bringing Him Home
Author: Penny BrandonPublisher: Loose IdPublisher URL: http://www.loose-id.comISBN: 978-1-61118-445-7Genre: {M/M}, ContemporaryRating:  4 NymphsLiterary Nymph Reviewer: Critter Nymph
The only ones who know Jared's gay is his family.  Afraid to come out to the small town where he lives, Jared figures he'll always be alone.  That is, until he meets Kyle.  But Kyle has a few secrets of his own that may bring their relationship to an end before it can even really begin.
Bringing Him Home by author Penny Brandon was a good read with believable characters.  While both Jared and Kyle are gay, Jared is in the closet, afraid of what would happen should the people in his small town find out he's gay.  Kyle, on the other hand, is open about his sexuality and has been since being kicked out of his home as a teenager.  From the moment the author brings these two together, the attraction between them is obvious and hot.  The author does an excellent job showcasing the beginning of their relationship.  Jared's nervousness and worries not only come through clearly for the reader to see, but are realistic for someone with his fears.  It was funny watching these two as they realized they were both tops and trying to figure out who would bottom first.  
I must admit I was a little perturbed at Kyle the morning after and totally understood Jared's hurt and anger.  However, once it became clear why Kyle acted the way he did, it was a little easier to forgive him.  The book is aptly titled as the reader soon finds out.  As Kyle opens up more and the men learn the meaning of compromise does not necessarily mean smooth sailing for the two.
Bringing Him Home will hold the reader's attention and leave you feeling satisfied at the end. **** Thank you for the lovely review! I'm glad Jared and Kyle got to have their story told. If you'd like to read any more reviews of other books please click here.

Choices has just been accepted by Loose-Id and I couldn't be any more ecstatic. The first of my Looking Glass series, Choices introduces a "magic" mirror that allows certain souls to see their one true love. Great if you were looking for love, even better if the person you see is someone you know, or at the very least someone you could be attracted to. But what if you weren't looking for love? What if it's a total stranger? What if it was someone you would never see as attractive? What if it's a man, and you're a man, and you're not gay? True love fairy tale, or a horror story?

Yay, it's out! Bringing Him Home has just been released at Loose-Id. To celebrate Jared and Kyle's story, I'm giving away a free copy of my other novel Blind Passion which star Adam and Luke. All you have to do is leave a comment to go in the draw. Good luck and happy reading!

And we're off to a good start. Wanting Jack is out today, so no long wait. If you want to read the full story it's out now. Click here. Don't forget there is going to be over 100 free m/m stories to keep you busy from great authors who have all put their time in for free.

Happy reading!

Here's a teaser for my short story Wanting Jack which will be part of the Hot July Days anthology over at Goodreads.

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"You've got to be crazy. You do realize you could get fired? Or your ass reamed?""That's what I'm hoping.""To get fired?""Nope, to get my ass reamed. Hard." Dale laughed, sticking his booted foot in the metal stirrup and hauling himself up into the warm leather saddle. He adjusted the reins, holding his bay mare steady as he grinned down at his friend. "Hard and good.""You sure you want to do this?"Dale sobered a little from the high he was climbing. "Yes. If this doesn't make him notice me, nothing will.""And what if he doesn't? In the way you want him to, that is? Then what? You leave?"Not wanting to think that far ahead, Dale shook his head. "When he knows how much I want him…" God, this had better work, he couldn't keep loving a man who didn't know he existed. Dragging in a deep breath, Dale twisted a little in the saddle and tipped the brim of the white Akubra hat on his head. "Just wish me luck, okay?"

Dear Author,

I have tried every game and trick that I can think of. All I want is to have the big boss man take one look in my direction. I have been in love with him since the first day I stepped foot on this ranch two years ago.

Can someone out there give this cocky cowboy the HEA and punishment that he is looking for.

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Sincerely,

KellyJo

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Dear KellyJo,

Dale and Jack's story will be coming up on Goodreads soon. I'll keep you posted on when!

Sincerely,

Author

In the meantime, if you want to read stories written by other authors from Xmas, follow this link http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10104297.Stuff_My_Stocking_M_M_Romance_Stories_that_are_Nice_and_Naughty

Enjoy!

I've just got my Cover Art for Bringing Him Home! Two new gorgeous men to look at, and I couldn't be more proud.

Once again I would like to thank Justin James for coming up with a great cover, and for Loose-Id for making it happen.

Hope you all love it as much as I do.