Month: May 2014

Cowboy Love by Lynn Hagen

21843225Title: Cowboy Love
Series: Bear County Book 1
Author: Lynn Hagen
Genre: Paranormal/ Shapeshifter/Cowboys
Length: Novella (108 Pages)
ISBN: 978-1-62741-706-8
Publisher: Siren Publishing (May 5th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: After losing it all, Dresden is forced to move in with his uncle—a man who makes it very clear that he doesn’t want Dresden and his son there in the first place. With a two-year-old son to take care of, Dresden is increasingly desperate to move out of the drug-infested trailer park his uncle resides in. When he finds out his uncle’s dirty little secret, he must grab his son and run.

Being one of the partners of the Triple-B ranch and half owner of the Ugly Broad Saloon, Harland Macy tries to lead a simple life in Bear County. That is until he meets Dresden. What started out as simple fascination turns into a fantasy come to life. When he discovers that Dresden is not only his mate, but can conceive his child, Harland must find a way to stop Dresden’s troublesome uncle from destroying the life Harland so desperately yearns for.

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/cowboy-love-hagen

Review: This is book one in this amazing new series. Trust me you will love it and fall in love with each character. I have always loved Lynn’s stories and she has given me a new one for my library. Dresden had been in a relationship with an attorney that turned really bad. One that cost him almost everything he had, except for his sweet two-year-old son. He had been forced to move back with his uncle Stork.A man that treated him horribly. He was a bit scared of him also. Especially after meeting Harland.

Harland was a bear shifter and he thinks he has met his mate. The only true way to know would be when he had sex with Dresden, Dresden would become pregnant. Now can you imagine the expression Dresden had when he found out that little tidbit? I have always loved paranormals, and am excited when men can become pregnant. Seems like a payback for women.

Harland will do everything in his power to keep Dresden safe. However when Stork is murdered Harland is the number one suspect. Especially when Dresden’s ex sabotage all of the files. I loved this book and cannot wait to get my hands on the next book in this series. This story has everything you would want in a story. Hot and sexy men, men getting pregnant, bear shifters, the paranormal world, and lots of laughter, danger, and excitement.

You will laugh pretty much through most of the book. It has such humor in it. I love how they all react to the pregnancy and when it is time to deliver. Although I have to admit, I wonder how he has the baby. I am glad to have found this new amazing series. I loved it.

Tempeh for Two by Karenna Colcroft

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Series: Real Werewolves Don’t Eat Meat 06

Author: Karenna Colcroft

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novel (205 pages)

ISBN: MLR-1-02014-0231

Publisher: MLR Press (4th April 2014)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: The Anax, ruler of all werewolves in the United States, is bent on controlling the werewolf world, and only Tobias Rogan is strong enough to stop him.

Tobias Rogan never wanted to rule anyone, but in the past several months has gone from quietly running the smallest pack in the U.S. to controlling the Northeast Region. And now, to save the werewolf world, he must challenge the Anax, ruler of all werewolves in the United States. But Tobias’s mate, Kyle Slidell, is being held as blackmail, and Tobias must choose: Issue his challenge and risk Kyle’s life, or allow the Anax to declare war.

Purchase Link: http://www.mlrbooks.com/ShowBook.php?book=KCTEMPEH

Review: This story is part of a series and must be read in order. Tobias somehow found himself ruling the Northeast Region of the werewolves in the U.S.; it’s a role he never wanted but to keep the werewolves safe he accepted the position. Now Tobias knows he will have to step up again as it becomes clearer that the Anax of the U.S. is losing his grip and becoming dangerous, but the Anax has no intention of letting his position go and Tobias is facing the toughest decision yet. Kyle acted to defend Tobias but the Anax holds Kyle’s fate in his hands and gives Tobias a choice, back down and Kyle lives or challenge and Kyle dies.

You know when I first started reading this series I had no idea what would await me at the end of the series. With a series title of Real Werewolves Don’t Eat Meat, I expected a light fluffy series but I got a very pleasant surprise as the threads of each story came together to give us something that has a strong foundation and gives us excitement, conflict, great characters, and a great conclusion. Tempeh for Two brings an end to the unrest within this werewolf world with Tobias and Kyle proving to be an incredible couple that can handle anything thrown their way.

So in this story we finally see what depths the Anax will go to trying to keep his hold over the wolves, his sneak attacks, his silent threats and his blatant threats, we also see his complete disregard for all the wolves and the insanity that makes him cause strife. Kyle and Tobias find themselves in an unpleasant position when Kyle protects Tobias, having to stick to pack rules might now even help them when the Anax has his own plans. I have to say the Anax is really insane, but he puts a very good face on being sane but his actions speak for themselves.

Tobias and Kyle are still the same couple we have always known, totally in love with each other and Tobias still hating having to lead so many wolves but the strain has some effects on them and it speaks of their strength as a couple that they don’t let it pull them apart. This isn’t really a story that you can just pick up and read. It’s a story that has connections to every story that came before it, so it really does need to be read in order. You won’t be sorry though because this really is a very enjoyable series.

I recommend this to those who love shifters, conflict, and strife being resolved, brilliant characters, and an incredible ending.

 

Loving His Cowboy by Jess Buffett

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Series: (His Cowboy #1)
Author: Jess Buffett
Genre: Contemporary Cowboy Romance
Length: Short (32 pages)
Publisher: Evernight Publishing (April 11th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5Hearts
Reviewer: Tams
Blurb: Quinn Bridges has almost everything a man could ask for. He is healthy, his cattle station is doing well, and he just signed a deal of a lifetime. After a chance encounter with a young man at the pub, he thinks perhaps he has met the final missing piece to his life.

Luc Walker has spent most of his life proving himself to everyone around him. Meeting Quinn changes that, as the older man has no idea who Luc really is. Desperate to not change how Quinn sees him, Luc keeps his true identity from him.
But when things fall apart and Quinn discovers Luc’s secret, will he be able to convince Quinn that nothing is more important to him than loving his cowboy?

Purchase Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/loving-his-cowboy-by-jess-buffett/

Review: Luc Walker has lived his life trying to convince everyone he is not this entitled rich kid that everyone thinks he is, as soon as they hear his last name. He works for his father, yes, but he works hard at his father’s insistence. So when he meets the sexy cowboy that has come to his dad’s office to do some business, he’s immediately taken with the big man and sets out to see if the attraction could be mutual.

The two share a very passionate night and Luc is ready to walk away and chalk it up to a one nighter, but Quinn convinces him they should get to know each other and give each other a chance. But, as the threat of Quinn finding out who Luc really is looms closer, Luc breaks off all contact for fear that it’s inevitable anyways. Luc finds himself desperate to do anything to convince Quinn to give him another chance when his worst fear is realized.

These two guys are about to learn that an intense, immediate attraction and smoking hot sex aren’t the only elements of a relationship they need to master in order to be together. Definitely short and steamy, and I’m not sure that a lack of communication is the issue because Luc just flat out doesn’t tell Quinn who is. First Quinn has to get past that, which builds a trust issue from the start. The story itself is really well written though. Buffett lengthens the time frame of the story by mentioning the passing of time here and there, so the reader knows that these two have actually known each other a while, not just the 30 something pages we are reading. There were a few hiccups in the story and it didn’t flow quite as well as I like, but overall, it was a pretty sexy read that will eat up your lunch hour and allow you to skip all those extra calories while reading!

 

Man Candy by Samantha Cayto

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Author: Samantha Cayto
Genre: BDSM
Length: Novella (113 pages)
ISBN: #978-0-85715-674-7
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (April 16th, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ (4 Heart Rating)
Reviewer: Missie
Blurb: War photographer Brent faces the challenge of a lifetime when the younger Alex offers up his virginity and his submission.

As a war photographer, Brent is used to facing bullets, bombs, and bad guys. As an experienced Dom, he’s the master of the bedroom. Recovering from an injury, he plans a quiet summer on the coast of Maine. Those plans blow up when he spots the adorable stripper who captured his attention during a night of club hopping. The allure of the younger man scares him like nothing else.

Alex, a twenty-one-year-old college student and part-time stripper, is deep in the closet. He’s afraid to come out to his family yet is still dependent on them. Only one more summer to go working in the family candy shop and he’ll be free to live openly as a gay man. The sight of Brent sends him into a near panic—his two lives are about to collide. Despite his fear of being outed, he can’t deny the overwhelming attraction of the older, dominant man. But will he be able to let Brent take charge of his body and show him the ropes as he so desires?
Purchase Links: https://www.totallybound.com/man-candy

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/man-candy-samantha-cayto/1119316887?ean=9780857156747
Review: Man Candy is a great story about two people who are trying to find their way in life. Brent is a war photographer that almost got blown up at his last assignment and doesn’t know if he can return to his work. Alex is a college student and stripper/candy shop worker that still depends on his parents help and support so he is scared to tell them that he is gay. The two originally meet at the strip club where Alex works. Brent is immediately intrigued by the younger man, while Alex is drawn the dominate presence of Brent. The two share a moment together and then part ways never expecting to see each other again.

When Brent goes to Putnam on vacation to recover from his last assignment he sees Alex working in the candy shop. From that moment on the two are headed down a path that neither of them can escape. Both are equally drawn to each other and they develop a lover/friend relationship when Alex decides that he wants Brent to be the one to “pop his cherry.” Brent shows Alex how to be a sub to his Dom and how to take and give pleasure. Throughout this time, they also help take care of each other showing how much they truly feel about each other. Alex helped take care of Brent through his migraine and talk to him about his future as a war photographer. Brent helped Alex with his parents reaction to his being gay.

I liked this story because you really felt like the characters really cared about each other. What was to start out as a fling grew into something more. The trust that Alex immediately gave to Brent and how much Brent couldn’t stay away from Alex helped show their true feelings. They were constantly looking out for each other. Overall, it was a good quick read that kept you interested on what was going to happen between the two.

Saving Smith by Westbrooke Jameson

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Series: The Unwanted, #5.5
Author: Westbrooke Jameson
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (54 pages)
Publisher: Westbrooke Jameson (April 29th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4Hearts
Reviewer: Tams
Blurb: Smith Devonshire is heir to his father’s international shipping company. That is, he will be if he meets all the demands of the Will. As a gay man too long denied the ability to live his true life, Smith must bury his emotions and do whatever he can to take control of the company. While marrying a good friend in need of a green card was easy, fathering a child without medical intervention might just destroy our man Smith.

Lucky for him, the Narsoreal Bru de Bartina who suddenly bonds with Smith holds the key to unlocking everything Smith has ever longed for or needed. Smith just has to accept.

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is a spin-off short story from THE UNWANTED series featuring Smith Devonshire, the last john Renzo had in his story, RENZO’S REDEMPTION

Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/Saving-Smith-The-Unwanted-Pt-ebook/dp/B00K1NQIBG

Review: We were first introduced to Smith in Renzo’s Redemption when Renzo went on his last call for the husband and wife that required a little… assistance to reach their goal. You see, Smith is a gay man living a lie. His father’s will had a lot of stipulations Smith had to complete in order to maintain control of his family’s company. Including getting married and producing an heir. The ONE thing that his homophobic father didn’t do when attempting to ruin his son’s life from the grave, make the stipulation in the will that Smith actually be married to a woman in order to complete his task.

On a walk to clear his head, Smith ends up in a part of town he’s not familiar with having walked a little farther while lost in thought. He runs into, literally, a Nasoreal. The Nasoreal are the alien race that has come to earth because their own planet would not allow same-sex mating, so all their LGBT people fled to earth in hopes to find their mate and share their knowledge with our government in exchange for this privilege.

Bru de Bartina knows Smith is his mate as soon as they lock eyes. The Nasoreal are a very unique and visual race, they know their mate by the connection they feel to them, and their eyes, the way they are able to see inside each other through them. Smith is taken aback, but he feels so comfortable with Bru that he opens up to him and tells him the weight he bears from his late father. The Naoreal have changed their body type before to please their mates, can Bru adjust to be the male soul mate lover that Smith desires, while also being able to bear children? Something Smith not only wants, but also must do to complete the terms of the will.

My favorite aspect to the novels aside from the dystopian sci-fi is the eyes are the window to the soul. I love that is how the Nasoreal know exactly who their mate is. As usual, this book is quirky, sexy, erotic, and very different from any other stories out there, plot, and character wise. But all the books set in this world are. If you were looking for something outside of the norm and like the stories that hit every spectrum of the LGBTQ personalities, this would be the perfect series for you. Read them in order though, or you won’t understand the Nasoreal.

 

A Minor Inconvenience by Sarah Granger Blog Tour, Guest Post, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, today we have Sarah Granger with A Minor Inconvenience and a fantastic giveaway, there’s also a guest post and excerpt to enjoy and of course Tams review, so have a look around, enjoy our post and then click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

A Minor Inconvenience

Title: A Minor Inconvenience
Author: Sarah Granger
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Release Date: 14th January, 2014
Genre: M/M Historical Romance

Sarah Granger's A Minor Inconvenience

Duty, honor, propriety…all fall in the face of love. 

Captain Hugh Fanshawe returned from the Peninsular War with a leg that no longer works properly, thanks to a French musket ball. Now his fight against Napoleon is reduced to quiet, lonely days compiling paperwork at Horse Guards headquarters.

His evenings are spent dutifully escorting his mother and sister to stifling social engagements, where his lameness renders him an object of pity and distaste. But his orderly, restricted life is thrown into sudden disarray with the arrival of Colonel Theo Lindsay.

Theo is everything Hugh is not-a man of physical perfection and easy yet distinguished address. Surprisingly to Hugh, Theo appears to be interested in making his acquaintance. Lindsay turns out to be a most convivial companion, and Hugh finds great pleasure in his company. Their friendship deepens when they become lovers.

In spite of himself, Hugh falls desperately in love. But when a French spy is suspected at Horse Guards, Hugh discovers nothing is as it seems.and the paper he shuffles from day to day could be the instrument of his lover’s death.

Warning: Contains gallant English officers in love, dastardly French spies, skintight pantaloons (sometimes on the floor) and gleaming tasselled Hessians.

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Love on an Owl's Wing by Charlie Richards

22028377Title: Love on an Owl’s Wing
Series: Kontra’s Menagerie, #18
Author: Charlie Richards
Genre: Paranormal/ Shapeshifter
Length: Novella (117 Pages)
ISBN: 978-1-77111-931-3
Publisher: Extasy Books (May 1st, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: On the Road: Sometimes intervention comes from the most unexpected places.

Having been married at one time, over a century before, Luc Laurent never expects to find another to spend his life with. His confusion is understandable when his son hands him an extra helmet and tells him to hang onto it. Luc understands later that afternoon when he rolls his motorcycle to a stop in front of a fellow shifter’s home and discovers that the shifter’s cousin, Dylan Sudderson, is his mate. While the fact that his mate can walk only with the aid of crutches concerns Luc, it’s certainly not the deal-breaker. Dylan seems to think it is. Luc is far more concerned about the fact that Dylan is human, so very young…and in the closet. While Dylan is more than happy to get physical with Luc behind closed doors, he’s afraid of losing his parents if they find out he’s gay.

What will it take to convince Dylan to not only come out of the closet, but also accept that Luc shares his spirit with a European Eagle Owl?

Purchase Link: http://www.extasybooks.com/love-on-an-owl-s-wing/

Review: This is book eighteen in this series and they need to read in order. It will help you get to know the characters of each book and give you an insight into their lives. I have always loved Charlie’s books. She has one amazing gift at telling a story. I hope she never stops either. I always have loved the paranormal world. It gives you a fantasy that you can lose yourself into every time you pick one up. When it comes in a romance, it is even better. You will love Luc and Dylan.

Dylan was injured pretty badly by a drunk driver and since he was human, he wasn’t healing as fast. He was interested in guys, but was afraid to tell his family. However, that changed when he met Luc. Luc is everything he ever wanted in a man, and he wanted him more than he thought possible. However, he was afraid of what his parents would say.

Luc knew he wanted his mate. From the first time, he not only seen him but also got his smell. He knew that there might be some trouble but he definitely wanted him. Now all he had to do was figure how to tell him that he was a shifter. He turned into a European Eagle Owl.
Talk about a sweet and hot story. The sex is tender and very loving. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. I loved it, but then again with Charlie it is usually a given. This book has everything you ever want in a story, love, sex, danger, excitement, two hot men, and adventure.

Portia’s Two Cents: I love this series, but I was a little disappointed with this episode. Luc is to die for hot, and I’ve been waiting for him to fall, for a few books now. Dylan would not have been my choice for him, but hey…I’m not Fate. But, my biggest disappointment was the lack of action. Charlie has a way of weaving romance with action, like nobody else, and I missed that in this title.

Legally Bound by J.R. Gray

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Series: Bound Book, #1

Author: J.R. Gray

Genre: Contemporary/BDSM/Legal Suspense

Length: Novel (220 Pages)

Publisher: Evernight Publishing (March 24th, 2014)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5Hearts

Blurb: The last thing Daniel, a hard-working public defender, expected to see the morning after a one night stand was his hook-up staring back at him from the wrong side of the law. Assigned to work his case, Daniel vows to keep things professional with Rafael but has a hard time controlling his craving for dominance, the control, and the connection they shared. Rafael, a paid Dominant in the Chicago underworld, has been dealing with a cop problem for far too long. Used to sex with no emotion, he’s entranced with Daniel’s submission, his innocence, and…could there be something more? Can Daniel clear Rafael’s name, keeping him out of jail and in his life, with the odds, a cop, and the mounting evidence against them?

Product Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/legally-bound-by-j-r-gray/
Reviewer: GiGi

Review: This was like a legal/BDSM comedy of errors. The lawyer who tricked with a Dom unknowingly, and then sees his one night stand in court the next day. Even though he knows there’s a legal conflict, Daniel and Rafael are like teenagers in heat and can’t keep their hands of each other.

For me, most BDSM books are pretty heavy, lots of psychological content and for good reason, dominance, and submission is a physical yes, but mostly psychological practice. So I was a bit turned off that the characters took it rather lightly, and sometimes almost comically, Daniel jumping in to sample the lifestyle and submit like it was nothing big.

I do like the fun sexual heat between Rafael and Daniel, and the humorous relationship that Daniel has with his co-worker and superior Jesse.

Through the legal battles, BDSM scenes, and suspenseful set-up’s by the cop trying to put Rafael in jail, all that drama was overshadowed by two side characters. Jesse and “the King,” George, totally captured my attention. I like the strangeness of the King’s personality as a top Dom, his attire, his entire persona and the way he reacts to Jesse. Jesse, forever making jokes about avoiding his wife, puts on a pretty straight front, until the end of the story as we see him react to George.

I’m glad Daniel and Rafael get their HEA, but I was totally grabbed by Jesse and George and look forward to reading their story!

Three's Company by N.R. Walker

21948793Title: Three’s Company, 2nd edition
Series: N/A

Author: N.R. Walker

Genre: Ménage

Length: Novel (179 Pages)

Publisher: Published April 16th 2014 by Totally Bound Publishing (first published 2012)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Blurb: When looking for someone to help heal his broken heart, Wilson Curtis never dreamed he’d find two someones. Love isn’t always conventional.
After being publicly outed and his restaurant business in tatters, instead of vacationing with his lover, Wilson Curtis goes to Key West alone where he meets Simon and Adam. Fascinated by this couple, he strikes up conversation and is soon invited into their bed for some holiday fun.

But once isn’t enough, and the offer is extended for the remainder of his stay. As they get to know each other, in and out of the bedroom, sparks fly and ten days is all it takes to change their lives.

When it comes time for Wil to leave, with outside tensions closing in and time running out, tempers flare and emotions fray. Beneath the misunderstandings and lack of communication is the realization these three men aren’t ready to say goodbye.
Reader Advisory: This book was previously released at another publisher. It has been revised and re-edited for release with Totally Bound.

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/threes-company

Reviewer: GiGi

Review: I think this book is maybe my personal fantasy! Leave behind a narrow-minded small town and stressful job to relax in sun and fun with not one, but two hot guys! Would you relocate to the Keys to start working with two new lovers in an open and safe, fun resort? I sure would! Of course, there’s more to the story. Through one act of bigotry, Will is outed to his narrow-minded community, and suffers the consequences as his closeted boyfriend sits silently and watches the whole thing go down with no act to defend him. So Wil does the only things he knows to: he packs his bags and takes off for the vacation they had planned for two, alone to a gay resort in Key West. Thank goodness, for the kind heart and sexy smile Simon possesses as he invites Wil into his and Adam’s world.

Wil, Simon, and Adam need to weave a delicate balance, and lay down a good foundation of communication, love, and understanding to make their new threesome work. Wil also needs to let go of his past, his wishes that his hometown could have accepted him, and sell off his business and his childhood home. Even after surmounting all those difficulties, another force of bigotry threatens Adam, Will and Simon’s dreams. Will family, friends, and love overcome?

Warning, this story is full of hot sun, hot dancing, hot men, and hot sex. You may need a cool drink and a fan while reading! A fun read, I recommend you take this baby to the beach!

In the Absence of Monsters by J.P. Barnaby

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Series: (Prev. Forbidden Room/A House of Cards: Deconstructing Ethan)

Author: J.P. Barnaby

Genre: BDSM

Length: Novel (357 Pages)

Publisher: Wilde City Press (January 14th, 2014)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Blurb: Jayden Carter knew the path he wanted his life to take. He wanted to get his Master’s Degree in History and teach. But when he answered an ad for a roommate and met mysterious doctor, Ethan Bryant, he’s brought into a world he never knew existed and his path changes.

It changes again for Jayden and he leaves Ethan with their friend, Lexi, in tow. Ethan loses himself in a haze of self-destruction and pain. With the help of a childhood friend, Gabriel, Ethan battles the demons of his childhood and finds a way to survive. Gabriel and Jayden wage an epic war for Ethan, but in the end, they may all end up losing.

Adapted from The Forbidden Room and A House of Cards: Deconstructing Ethan

Product Link: http://www.wildecity.com/books/gay-mainstream/in-the-absence-of-monsters/#.U2pDw6KA-So
Reviewer: GiGi

Review: I actually had not read the blurb for this book before beginning to read, so you can imagine my sense of déjà vu when things started reminding me of the first J.P. Barnaby novel I had ever read. It had been a while since I had read The Forbidden Room, so it took me a bit to realize this was adapted form that book. For the most part, it’s pretty much the same for that first part. I had not read House of Cards: Deconstructing Ethan, so that was an all new surprise for me. Though after reading this book, I do feel these two stories are very separate. They are written from a different POV, in a different style, and with many journal excerpts. It’s also a very long, albeit, very good story. Maybe two books would still be a good idea.

The first part of the story, grabs my curious mind right away, especially the first lines: The Ad: “26 year old SWM seeking disciplined roommate so split 5 BR house. Utilities included, Male pref. Call for appt.”

The word “disciplined” in that ad giving a perfect foreshadowing of what was to come. I felt like Jayden walked right into that scenario, his subconscious must have known, and the saying if something’s too good to be true clearly applied. Only in this case, for the most part, what Jayden steps into turns out to be ultimately good. The submission/bondage is a razor edge between desired and feared, though safe words area always in play, the play was at times seemingly heartless, and cold, then powerful and intimate. The way the scenes were written put me in the moment. I felt both a pain in the pit of my stomach, and the desire for Jayden to do whatever was needed to make Ethan happy. Throughout the story Ethan introduces Jayden to his world of dominance and submission, trains him, introduces him to other masters/Mistresses, and even another sub to interact with.

As the relationships develop between Master, submissive and now Lexi, Ethan’s other sub that he trains Jayden to interact with, the hazy line between sexual identity, sex, and submission gets even more blurred. Jayden questions himself, his sexuality, his attraction to both Ethan and Lexi. He questions whether his play with Ethan makes him gay, or just makes him a submissive, and if it matters what gender he submits to.

Many methods of “play” are introduced in this story. Pain, edging, sexual submission, humiliation, bondage, it’s a very educational plot for those beginning in this genre of reading. I myself enjoy BDSM plots and found it very fascinating.

Now on to the second part of the story, this one being based on House of Cards: Deconstructing Ethan. All through part one I am both frustrated, confused and ultimately in pain for Ethan. I want to know what really makes him tick, I want him to have Jayden, and I want him to have everything. Part two helps explain many things. Both my using Ethan’s POV and by letting us read journal excerpts he kept.

Things get very complicated because both Lexi and Jayden are playing new roles, training the new generation of subs the only way they know how, they way they were trained by Ethan, only to quickly learn one method does not fit all scenarios. That what Ethan did and developed for Lexi and Jayden was special and would not necessarily work for other relationships. Through this part of the story we get a look at a very jealous Ethan and a very jealous Jayden, all the while I want to knock their heads together and tell them to see what’s right in front of them! But there is one big block to their ultimate acceptance, and happiness, problem is its ultimate pain, loss, and sadness that brings it. God, the pain J.P puts all the characters though is enough to make me want therapy, not to mention explaining all the “monsters” these people carry with them. I’m talking pain of loss, pain of abuse, pain of neglect, not pain in the playroom.

Over all this is a great collection. I still feel maybe the two need to be read and digested separately. So give yourself sometime between the two parts. There is a lot to absorb here, so much is deeply moving, heavy, very emotional, and by the very end, cathartic. For those who enjoy the BDSM genre, I highly recommend this read.

Riding and Regrets by Bailey Bradford

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Series: Mossy Glenn Ranch 05

Author: Bailey Bradford

Genre: Contemporary Western

Length: Novel (206 pages)

ISBN: 9780857156884

Publisher: Totally Bound (April 4th, 2014)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb: This is book five in the Mossy Glenn Ranch series. See the full series listing here https://www.goodreads.com/search?q=mossy+glenn+series

Jody Bates just wanted to fit in and forget his past, but you can’t escape everything.
Jody Bates had a hard life as a kid, but he’s moved past that and is making a home for himself at the Mossy Glenn. Sometimes he smarts off, but he’s young, and he’s learning.

What he hasn’t learned yet is that you can never completely escape your past.

Jody has a few blank spots, things he can’t quite remember. Like many kids, he did some stupid things and figures he’s lucky to have come out relatively unscathed. Sure, there’s a scar here and there, but on the whole, he’s doing just fine.

But something that happened brings about an enormous change in his life. Jody finds himself with a kid he didn’t know he’d fathered, and memories trying to surface about the drug-filled night the child had to have been conceived. Jody, at twenty, is overwhelmed and more scared than he’s ever been in his life.

Noel Cuthbert needed a change. He was tired of the bar scene, tired of being dumped. He seemed to have a six-month expiration date per relationship. The last guy almost broke him in many ways, and moving across the country had sounded like a brilliant idea when he’d first thought of it.

Now he’s in Ashville, Montana, and his Aunt Gertie is doing everything she can to talk him into staying. She needs his help, and Noel needs to be needed.

And he’s never seen anyone who needs him more than the young man who walks into Gertie’s day care with a screaming baby on his hip.

Reader Advisory: This book contains reference to rape.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/riding-and-regrets

Review: This is book five in this series. I think it stands alone pretty well though you may be curious as to some of the other characters.

This book is about Jody. Jody has been working at the Mossy Glenn for a little while. He had recently come out and he and Frankie had been fooling around when Jody’s sister had dropped of an almost three-year-old child telling him it was his and that he was still dead to his family. Of course, the bosses of the ranch Carlos, Troy and Will were very acceptable and helpful. Jody meets Noel at the day care he chooses for Prissy and they become friends quickly.

For those of you not familiar with this series it centers on the Mossy Glenn ranch, a very gay friendly ranch. Each book features a different character and has several of the previous ones and ongoing ones interact in each book. You may wonder how a series has different takes on gay cowboys, keeps it pretty sweet, very hot and sexy yet, fresh and interesting each time, but Bailey Bradford is a master at it. Each book is very different though keeping to her style.

I really liked Noel. He isn’t the cowboy but a love interest and also a vegetarian. I absolutely adored Prissy and the baby talk added even more charm to an already charming series. I do have one complaint. The action or conflict that was Noels was resolved in a wham, bam, thank you ma’am style. It built up slow then all of a sudden, it was resolved. I’d have liked a bit more intrigue or it not felt so easy. Just my personal opinion, it didn’t ruin the story for me. I was left with several unanswered questions (sorry I can’t say what without spoilers) I am hoping they will be answered in the next book.

If you like sweet, sexy stories, featuring hot gay cowboys, cute babies, a bit of drama, lots of charm and some hot mansex this is definitely for you!

I received a free copy of this book through MM Good Book Reviews for an honest review.

With Chase by J.J. Scotts

21972622Title: With Chase
Series: Chase series, #3
Author: J.J. Scotts
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novella (80 pages)
Publisher: J.J. Scotts (April 28th 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Reviewer: Tams
Blurb: When Liam Collins was hired to act as the face of hermit-author Chase Preston, he thought he had a good idea what to expect, but now, the situation has changed. Liam finds himself wanting to know more about the real Chase and not the Chase he has to portray to the public. Is the sexual tension between them real?

Liam wants answers and breaks his contract’s rules to follow Chase one night. Liam ends up in a strange underground club that doesn’t seem threatening until he meets a cryptic woman who claims to know who he really is.

Is Liam’s cover blown? And more importantly, is Liam’s time running out? After letting curiosity get the better of him, Liam Collins finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun and comes face to face with an unexpected saviour.

Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/With-Chase-J-J-Scotts-ebook/dp/B00JZCLT7W

Review: Short, Sexy and S.T.E.A.M.Y!! I’ve read all three books so far in this series and they just keep getting better.
Liam Collins has spent the last several months getting to know Chase Preston inside and out. He was hired to play Chase as a public persona for various reasons. Required to move in to Chase’s home, the two have gotten on each other’s last good nerve more often than not. But there is something between them that has been growing and simmering just under the surface.

After a recent argument, Liam breaks the rules and follows Chase to a seedy nightclub where he’s kidnapped by Chase’s older brother’s psychotic ex-girlfriend. Tied up in a hotel room with a crazy woman pointing a gun at him, Liam’s more worried about how Chase will react to all this. And when Chase’s brother shows up, will he blow Liam’s cover?

Liam has been trying to figure Chase out from the start, the man runs hot and cold and his flip is so easily switched, Liam never knows which Chase he’s going to get. Well, let’s just say the thought of Liam being hurt brings on a side of Chase we have yet to see. Everything up until now has been leading up to the events in this book. It is sexy, passionate, sensual, and steamy and toe curling! I’m pretty sure that these two are falling in love, if they haven’t already fallen. The push and pull between them coupled with the intense attraction provides for some very entertaining reading.

Damn you JJ Scotts for leaving us with that ending! How long do I have to troll Amazon for book 4 is my question? I highly recommend this series, but start at the beginning. I stated in my review of the first book that it was a little slow in places, and book two aggravated the piss out of me because they still didn’t get together. It was well worth the wait though, I assure you. Scotts writing gets better with each twist in the story of Liam and Chase.
** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through MM Good Book Reviews **
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Games We Play by Zayne Michaels

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Series: (Hard Habits #1)

Author: Zayne Michaels

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Length: Short (32 pages)

Publisher: Evernight (March 27th, 2014)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4Hearts

Reviewer: Tams

Blurb: Entering the small bar on the side of the highway, Remy didn’t harbor high expectations for the night, not until he notices the most gorgeous man in the place checking him out from across the room. Casual hookups in dark alleys aren’t his style, but he knows he’d be a fool to pass up such an opportunity.

From the moment the blond beauty stepped into the room, Colt had to have him, even if just for the night. Their parking lot tryst gets off to a sizzling start, especially when Colt realizes the barfly enjoys a firmer hand. It’s just a one-night stand, though. What does it matter if he can’t remember the man’s name?

Unfortunately for him, it matters a lot to Remy, and Colt’s one-time fling is about to become much more than he expected.

Purchase Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/games-we-play-by-zayne-michaels/
Review: This is a hard one to review because it’s so short, and I don’t want to give anything away. Sorry if this one is a bit elusive.

Remy is completely oblivious to the tall, blonde man watching him from the pool tables until the kind bartender points him out. Deciding to throw caution to the wind, Remy saddles up to the adjoining pool table and attempts to flirt while also trying to be nonchalant. If he weren’t so terrible at pool, it just might have worked.

Colt has been watching the small man since he came into the bar, thinking of approaching him. When he comes and starts a game at the table next to him. The man is all thumbs and Colt takes pity on him, trying to help him learn the game. One thing leads to another and soon enough they are in the dark parking lot with dirty thoughts filling their minds. But one wrong word sends everything into a tailspin, and brings both men crashing back to reality.

Just a fast, fun read with some fantastic hot guy on guy action to raise your blood pressure. This is a new series from this Author, but it is also part of the ‘Romance on The Go’ collection from Evernight.

Sovereign by Mychael Black

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Series: Clutch Wars 04

Author: Mychael Black

Genre: Paranormal Urban Fantasy

Length: Short (38 pages)

ISBN: 06878-02215

Publisher: Changeling Press, LLC (April 27, 2014)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb: Lone wolf Korin Meyers has never told anyone his most closely guarded secret. Everything changes the moment he meets the man he’s been lusting after: Beau Trainor, a dragon guard in Bryn Navarro’s clan.

Beau only meant to meet the wolf who’d captured his attention. He sure as hell didn’t expect to discover the man is his mate. Now they’re both facing a challenge they knew would come, but hadn’t fully prepared for.

With the Navarro clan going to war against its demonic enemies, it falls on Korin, a packless alpha wolf with a history no one expected, to lead the dragons into the bowels of the earth. The Navarro clan is hoping for the element of surprise. What they get is an ambush. Korin finally finds the demons responsible for the destruction of his entire home and his kin and he wants nothing but revenge. But what price is he willing to pay for it?

Purchase Link: https://www.changelingpress.com/product.php?&upt=book&ubid=2215

Review: This is part of a series and best to be read in order for full impact. I think you could follow it but you may be a bit lost as to who all the characters are. Warning: There is sex in here with partially shifted characters, and shifted characters.

I like this series. I’m leaving out the run down since this book is so short and the blurb above pretty much says all I can without spoilers. The characters are dragon shifters, demons, vampires, werewolves plus some other mixed breeds. I find these characters quite interesting and they are in keeping of what you think they should be. (In other words not sparkly…)Beau is a dragon shifter and has just met Korin, a werewolf (or is he?)and found his mate. I really liked Korin and his secrets surprised me.

This story moves fast and there isn’t a lot of backstory or character description that is why it’s best to read in order. There is the connection between Korin and Beau some hot sex then we get straight into the mystery, which also moves very quickly but for a book of only 38 pages it has to. The end has more sex and a surprise of Tia finally laying her eggs. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

If you enjoy fantasy, paranormal, shifters, especially dragons, a bit of mystery a fast-paced short story and some pretty hot mansex this is for you!

I received a free copy of this book for an honest review from MM Good Book Reviews.