Month: January 2015

Always Have, Always Will by B.J. Sheppard

AlwaysHaveAlwaysWill_100dpi_cvrTitle: Always Have, Always Will
Author: BJ Sheppard

Genre:  Contemporary
Length: Novella (64 pages)
ISBN: 9781925180657
Publisher: Wilde City Press (November 26th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4.5 Hearts

Reviewer: Zane

Blurb: Imagine losing everything you ever loved in the blink of an eye. For Clayton Palmer, that terrible fate has just become a reality as he buries his lover, Gregg, after a brief and futile battle with cancer. Now, in the house in which they shared their love for all those years, Clay’s own life is slowly fading. In a war with his ailing body, Clay reminisces over the life they shared.

Knowing time is running out, memories of their joy and sadness comes to him; vignettes forming a road map back to the man he always loved; always has and always will.

Purchase Link: http://www.wildecity.com/books/gay-mainstream/always-have-always-will/#.VME2Cyya6iA

Review: Always Have, Always Will is the heart breaking and agonizing experience of what many of us imagine to be the worst horror – to be the one left behind. More prose than dialogue, the emotion and angst are high, and your only smiles will be through tears. Make no mistake. You WILL need tissues for this read.

Regret, sadness and fear are so strong in Clay. He is overcome with so much pain, loneliness and anger, but even the worst sorrow or regret cannot hide his love and loss. I am amazed by the intensity this author was able to create in such a short read. Carefully and delicately woven between past and present from Clay’s point of view, this story is haunting, frustrating and somehow loving at the same time.

My emotions truly ran the gamut as I read through my tears, my heart breaking for Clay and Gregg.

“There’s something I forgot to say…” –

I’ll never look at that phrase the same again. What beautiful prose. What a tragically beautiful story. This is my first read from author BJ Sheppard, and I know it won’t be my last.

I hope you’ll break out the tissues and read through your tears with me, because this short but amazing read is very worth your while.

** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through www.mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com **

Vann's Victory by Sydney Presley

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Series: Highgate Shifters #2
Author: Sydney Presley
Genre: Paranormal / BDSM
Length: Novella (85 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (February 13th 2015) Early Download January 16th 2015
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Being a Dom in secret—being mated to another wolf in secret—is something Vann has always done, but now he has the chance to be open about his whole life.

Vann grew up under the rule of an alpha at Crossways Compound, who controlled every aspect of his pack members’ lives. Used to obeying without question, Vann suddenly finds himself in a position where he can make his own decisions outside his sexual relationship. In the past, his trysts with his subby lover, Kip, have been in secret, snatched moments away from security cameras or listening devices. Now they’ve been welcomed at Highgate, a safe haven, life should work out beautifully.

But there’s something Vann has to do first. He has to return to his childhood compound to right the wrongs that were done there. Along with Kip and members of the Highgate security team, Vann has to play the biggest role of his life so far in order to bring down the alpha at Crossways and rescue some cross-bred cubs. It isn’t going to be easy, going against someone he’s been conditioned to obey, but for the sake of his pack and the safety of the cubs, he’ll do whatever it takes.

Kip is determined to be with Vann every step of the way. Usually, Kip is submissive in all aspects of their life, preferring to bow his head and only speak when he’s given permission. But their return to Crossways changes all that. The danger there is too great for Kip to wait for Vann’s instructions on everything he does. Kip knows that to keep Vann safe, he must become more dominant—or die trying.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of exhibitionism and voyeurism.

Publisher’s Note: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-409-6

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/vanns-victory

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book takes place right after the events of the first book. Vann and Kip are on their way to their old compound to help fix things. This compound is where Vann and Kip lived their lives in a prison. They had to do everything that was ordered of them or suffer. They needed to even keep their mating a secret from others as the whole compound was mentored by cameras and listening devices. If they had ever been found out, they most likely both would have been killed.

Because of the fishbowl they lived in, they learned to hide everything from others. They also developed a D/s type of relationship. They are not really able to explore the full aspects of their relationship until now. And boy do they have a hot time with that. The sex scenes were well written and the BDSM was mild in my opinion.

I also liked them because both Vann and Kip were finally able to be free to be themselves and not worry about discovery. Both Vann and Kip have their issues but they deal with them together. They also draw closer to each other. They can be truly open about their wants and needs, something both of them needed to fully start to heal from the way they were forced to live.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read. I really like this series so far. The world the author is building has both similar and unique outlooks on the shifter world. I look forward to more books.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

The Green Man's Bounty by S.A. Garcia

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Series: N/A
Author: S. A. Garcia
Genre: Erotic Romance/ Historical (WWII)/Fantasy
Length: Novella (67 Pages)
Publisher: MLR Books (December 19th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Blurb: Can a Druid accept Christmas by helping WW2 orphans?

When a war-torn Druid meets his legendary Green Man, he discovers a new meaning to Christmas by helping Jewish orphans.

ISBN: MLR-1-02014-0351

Product Link: http://www.mlrbooks.com/ShowBook.php?book=SAGGRNBT

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This was a really cute and tender story. There are parts of it that will have you in tears and cheering in others.

Roger is a Druid that has seen the worst in wars. He just wants to take some time to recoup. The best place was in the home of a man he had known for a while. He had not expected Ben’s son to be there and to be grown. Lynn is a gorgeous man and amazing cook. He plays Santa when needed also because as he says he doesn’t need the fake belly. He is so damn tender-hearted and full of joy.

He is also in love with Roger. They both have to learn about each other. And with Roger’s down side, he knows he needs a bit of care. Roger wants to bring some children that were orphans from the war but doesn’t expect Lynn to go all out.

He is full of joy and is falling in love.

This story is a historical one that involves children orphaned in WW2. I have never been one to read historicals but this one is special. It has a bit of humor involved in it but is mainly a serious tone. I actually loved it and look forward to reading more by S. A. Garcia.

What a wonderful story to read when you need a book to cheer you up. It shows the love two men have for children and how they want to give them a life that is so much better than back where they are from. It caught my attention from the moment

I started reading it and kept it all the way to the end. I had a blast reading it and would recommend it to everyone. It was pretty damn amazing.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Lower Education by A.M. Leibowitz

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Series: N/A

Author: A.M. Leibowitz

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novel (276 Pages)

Publisher: Acquitted Books, Supposed Crimes LLC (November 1st, 2014)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5Hearts

Blurb: Phin Patterson is an educational consultant dissatisfied with his job and his life. On a mission to complete one last assignment before escaping his unfulfilling career and figure out what he wants, he accepts a commission from Donald Murdock at the New York State Education Department. Suddenly, he finds himself on his way to evaluate a tiny school in New York’s Southern Tier, not far from the town where he grew up. Now his only goal is to get in, do his job, and get out before anyone from his past remembers him.

That turns out to be easier said than done. Dani Sloane, the sharp-witted administrative assistant to the principal, learns the truth about why Phin is really there. With the help of her friends, she sets out to unmask him and force the local board of education to stop the plans that could ruin their school. Discovering that her sometime-lover is an old business associate of Phin’s only complicates both the situation and their relationship.

Meanwhile, Phin, who has committed himself to keeping his emotional distance, can’t resist the charm of the town and its residents—especially the school psychologist, who turns out to be an old friend he hasn’t seen in over twenty years. While Dani works to take him down and save her school, Phin wrestles with learning how to do the right thing, including telling the truth to the man with whom he’s already falling in love.

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Lower-Education-A-M-Leibowitz-ebook/dp/B00NCA48TE

ASIN: B00NCA48TE

Reviewer: GiGi

Review: My feelings on this book are a mixed bag. This book seems like it was written by a disgruntled teacher, frustrated with the entire education system and the government’s dirty hands in it. Teaching to tests, common core, charter schools, it’s all you hear about if you talk to a teacher or are an involved parent.

On one hand, the author is preaching to the choir here, and I sympathize with the subject of this struggle…on the other, this is not what I want to read in my romance books. I want to escape reality and enjoy a fun fling for a while…not debate heady education issues.

This theme is similar to that of the sophisticated corporate raider coming in to buy out a company and sell it off in parts for profit only….than falling in love with the town and its employees. Except the subject of this book is education, the politics and gossip of teachers/administrators…and of course Phin coming back to face his youthful indiscretions.

Lower Education is a long read, it’s not terribly sexy, with the exception of Alex, but he’s got a big chip on his shoulder. I’m thinking a romance novel is not the platform from which one preaches U.S. education system woes. But that’s only my opinion.

Denver by Flynn Eire

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Series: The Enchanter, #1
Author: Flynn Eire
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (140 pages)
Publisher: Supernatural Script Inc. (December 16, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts
Blurb: What daft wanker stepped in it now? That’s the first thing that goes through Dorian Devil’s mind when his phone rings, and he puts his own life on hold to fix someone else’s screw-ups.

One call, that’s all anyone ever gets from this enchanter, and Dorian neither makes exceptions nor believes in enabling people not to protect themselves. In order to repair the situation, he must erase the client’s existence from everything. Friends, family, employment… Lovers. Heaven forbid any part of their life is complicated—Dorian doesn’t do complications.

Fledgling vampire, Seth Kohler, on the run in Denver, makes his one call to Dorian, unsure of what will happen to him once he raises the paranormal 9-1-1. Turning everything over to Dorian, Seth has to trust in the powers of the Enchanter. Seth, not knowing who or what is hunting him, latches on to Dorian as his personal life support.

Will Dorian be able to erase Seth’s existence from Denver or will someone keep on Seth’s trail before Dorian can safely get him to his new life?

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Denver-The-Enchanter-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00R51CLRW

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Dorian’s character is the type that really doesn’t like anyone and does his job and sends his clients on their way without becoming personally involved with them. Seth is a vampire in trouble who calls Dorian for help. Amid staying out of the hunters and the agency’s radar Seth teaches Dorian to loosen up a bit.

Interesting story with a lot of drama, a few action scenes with hunters trying to kill them and others. I really liked the whole story. Good read with some hot sex to add spice.
I did find something that concerned me about the book though. The book is total 159 pages in PDF format.

However, the actual story is only 114 pages long. There is a bio page, a publisher page and two lists of the authors books, which I understood. What confused me were all the excerpts for different books that take up about 40 something pages of the book. I felt that other readers and consumers should be informed of this, as I didn’t know myself at first.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Fire Up My Heart by Zach Morgan

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Author: Zach Morgan
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (63 pages)
Publisher: Zach Morgan (December 14th, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts
Reviewer: Zane
Blurb: Paul trained hard to get where he is, and now he’s the sous-chef in one of the city’s best restaurants. Everything’s great. Well, almost everything.

Paul’s boss, Ethan, is tightly wound, outspoken in his views on homosexuality, and incredibly hot. As Paul falls for Ethan, everything he’s worked so hard for could go out the window in a flash.

When a local gay couple book out the entire restaurant for their wedding reception, Ethan is forced to confront his own feelings before he makes the biggest mistake of his life.

Can Paul possibly persuade his own boss to overcome his personal demons, or will he be forced to keep his professional distance lest he lose his job?

Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Up-Heart-Zach-Morgan-ebook/dp/B00R1TIMO4

Review: Ethan is your basic temperamental, in the closet (even in his own head) chef. Paul is his besotted sous chef, who, of course cannot fathom why said chef is exceptionally cranky that particular week. Add to that a high profile last minute event, an entertaining supporting cast of one (‘prep stud’ Jamal) and you’ve got a cute little read with a sexy hot payoff in the end.

This is my first book from author Zach Morgan, and I’m definitely in the market for more. Who doesn’t love a little kitchen romance? I sure do. Low on the angst, but not without its drama, I recommend for those who like a light sexy romance in a restaurant setting. Dig in!

** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through www.mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com **

Breeding Seth by Jacey Holbrand

91dBJfpRVKL._SL1500_Title: Breeding Seth
Author: Jacey Holbrand
Series: The Agency, #2 (A Romance on the Go title)
Genre: Sci-Fi/Romance
Length: Short (39 pages)
Publisher: Evernight Publishing (January 6th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts
Blurb: Evan Zenas and Seth Trivos had a tumultuous start to their relationship, which has finally mellowed out. But now, something is wrong with Seth. Concerned for his health, Evan convinces his boyfriend, Seth, to see the doctor, and the prognosis is alarming.

Seth is pregnant.

The mystery is how. Not only is their relationship at stake due to the life altering news, but also so is Seth’s life.

Product Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/breeding-seth-by-jacey-holbrand/

Reviewer: Tams

Review: Evan and Seth are settling into a more comfortable space with their relationship after a rocky start. But Seth has been sick, easily agitated, and moody as of late. To say they are shocked to learn Seth is pregnant is an understatement, now to just figure out exactly how this happened. A memory of what Seth thought was a dream brings the truth behind his pregnancy rushing back, right before he goes into labor.

I have to say I really enjoy the slightly twilight zone aspect to this series. Alien abductions, M-preg, things that go bump in the night. And this story was more cohesive than the first giving the reader a nauseating glimpse into Seth’s abduction and how he came to be with child. Very disturbing that the alien’s are described, in my mind at least, as the rabbit in Donnie Darco.

The descriptives in this story are vivid and as a said, disturbing, but the way Holbrand has tied everything together with the first story was intriguing. While I have some issues with M-preg, it is explained in a way that is marginally believable, in an X-files sort of way. Evan and Seth’s reaction and quick acceptance was a little unrealistic as well, even in this farfetched reality.

This was still just an okay read for me as was the first installment, but the flow of the story was more cohesive and the writing wasn’t all over the place. I am intrigued to see how this all comes together and where Evan and Seth will land when it’s all said and done. So I’ll be grabbing a copy of book 3 when it comes out.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Winter's Gift by Sean Michael

91Xt6MmV37L._SL1500_Title: Winter’s Gift
Series: N/A
Author: Sean Michael
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (69 pages)
Publisher: Torquere Press (January 14th, 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Blurb: Badly disfigured, Geoff lives alone in the woods with only his wolf as companion. It’s a solitary life, but one he is comfortable with.

When he discovers a fairy with an injured wing at the beginning of winter, his whole ordered world is turned upside down. But will Mauve be horrified by his rescuer’s visage?

Or can the fairy look beyond the scars and see into Geoff’s heart?

Originally published in the Bus Stories anthology.

ISBN: 978-1-61040-861-5

Product Link: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78_85&products_id=4324

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Very sweet story of Geoff who saves an injured fairy, Mauve, from the elements during the winter. Growing close together, they both fall in love with the other. Only to almost loose Mauve when Geoff helps a stranger.

Sweet, intense and intriguing. I loved the whole story. The descriptions of the winter storm were amazing. I loved how Mauve didn’t care that Geoff was scarred as he saw how kind and wonderful the man was on the inside. Looks are not everything.

Great read.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com*

Life According to Buddy by Lily Velden

LLLL-Final-COverTitle: Life According to Buddy

Series:  Love, Loss, Laughter & Lust Anthology
Author: Lily Velden
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short (14 pages)

ISBN: 9781783014453
Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing (November 25, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Reviewer: Zane
Blurb: Buddy is a penis on a mission… Mission Objective: The Love Tunnel
Purchase Link: http://www.waywardinkpublishing.com/product/love-loss-laughter-lust/
Review: Absolutely hysterical – if I wasn’t giggling, I was snorting. If I wasn’t doing that, I was cackling. Fourteen pages of life according to penis – or should I say, Buddy. Complete with a cast of characters (YES, it is listed in the beginning), this catalogues Buddy’s journey to, you guessed it, the love tunnel. Buddy considers himself to be polite and smart (MENSA material if he does say so himself), and is only too happy to tell his tale.

Ridiculously funny, amazingly insightful, and just all around entertaining, Lily Velden has hit a home run with this one. Five side splitting hearts for Buddy and his story – If you ever wondered what went through a penis’ brain (because we all know they have one), or just want to laugh out loud for a few, this is the story for you.

** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through www.mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com **

A Million Tiny Pieces by Nicole Edwards Blog Tour, Teasers & Giveaway!

Title: A Million Tiny Pieces
Author: Nicole Edwards
Genre: Adult, Erotic Ménage Romance
Release Date: January 20, 2015
Mia Cantrell is happy to be rid of her lying, cheating, ex-husband. With her divorce final, Mia is moving on, grasping the reins of life once more. She’s learning to deal with the shattered remains while putting one foot in front of the other, taking control of her own decisions, and ultimately living one day at a time. Too bad the universe has put a hiccup (or two) in her well thought out plan.
 
Phoenix Pierce is putting the pieces back together after the death of his father. Between his multi-million dollar company, the NHL team he now owns, and the endless supply of women willing to share a bed for one night of uninhibited sex, he finds himself going through the motions. Until he meets Mia. Although he’s on a mission to win her, that doesn’t solve his problem of the other person he wants… the man he has denied himself for years.
 
Tarik Marx doesn’t think anyone could ever fill the void in his life the way Phoenix unknowingly has. That is until he meets Mia. Thanks to a fractured childhood, Tarik has to face a bigger problem: he doesn’t know how it feels to be loved. His past adds additional complexity when Tarik finds himself trying to figure out how he can have them both.
 
Is it possible for a million tiny pieces to come together again? And if they do, will that make the bond even stronger than before?
 
Erotic Ménage Romance 
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Acceptance by Nicholas Bella

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Series: Chained in Darkness, Book#6, Season 1
Author: Nicholas Bella
Genre: Dark Erotic/Paranormal/BDSM/Kink
Length: Novella (79 Pages)
Publisher: Nicholas Bella (January 2nd, 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts
Blurb: This book is the final episode of Season One.

It’s a new night and that means more of Théoden’s lessons, one of which I was still recuperating from. I was so out of control last night and if my current physical condition is any indicator, my brothers definitely had their way with me. As far as my relationship with Théoden goes, I can’t help but feel drawn to him. I feel as though he’s accepting me as I’m accepting him in some morbid way. I don’t know… maybe it’s because I know I don’t have any choices. There’s no way out for me. I’m his and we both know it. Maybe there’s still some fight left in me, some little nugget of Noel the man that hasn’t been consumed by Noel the vampire. One can hope. I do know that this night feels different, like I’m coming to the last lap of a long, rigorous race. What is to become of me when this night comes to an end?

Warning: This novelette series contains hardcore sexual situations between men, not meant for sensitive eyes. I’m talking crude, lewd, and full of attitude. This series will most likely either offend you or get ya revved up. This series isn’t going to be pulling any punches whatsoever, so you’ve been warned. Mature Adult Content meant for readers looking for something dark, taboo, sexy, and unapologetic in their paranormal erotica. This is NOT a romance. This novelette is approximately 28100 words.

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Acceptance-Chained-Darkness-Season-Finale-ebook/dp/B00RCDSQNQ

Reviewer: KathyMac

Review: Acceptance, Book #6, in the Chained in Darkness series, and the final installment in Season 1, brings Noel full circle exposing him to many elements of his new life. He has been tortured, raped, humiliated, torn from limb to limb, and finally branded after a long journey of lessons that bring him front and center to, the ultimate goal, and acceptance. He has been accepted by Théoden, his Master, and Father, and by all of his brothers in the house, at last.

Leading up to this moment, Noel has been subjected to many horrendous acts. Some he didn’t understand, at the time, but were finally starting to make sense. As Théoden takes Noel out, once again, into the outskirts of town, he will learn some valuable lessons as to what it means to be a vampire. A vampire that is feared and above all, commands authority.

Noel tries hard to hold onto what little human compassion he has but to no avail. He understands what will happen by not completely accepting his role as a soldier in Théoden’s house. What seems to bother him and weighs heavily on him is the thrill he gets when hunting for blood, quenching his desires by other males and lusting heavily for them. As Théoden has told him many times, it is his nature, his true self, accept him, and revel in it.

The final lesson Noel will have will be one that diminishes his spirit. He must make amends with Jonah. He must accept him as his brother. He will share desires with him and vice versa. Trying to hold onto what little rebellion he has left, he outright defies this order. And, he pays dearly for this mistake. He has learned the error of his ways. To continue to defy Théoden, on anything, will only cause him to suffer. This is a fight he will not win.

He demanded a lot of me and I’d risen to the challenge fanart acceptance noel nick bella(1)each time, killing my victims, fucking them under duress and being debased by anyone he wanted to share me with. But taking the life of a child…once was more than enough to open my eyes. Then when he’s combined his other torture methods, well…let’s just say that I know my limits. I didn’t before, but now I do and he knows them, too.

As Season 1 comes to a close with Acceptance, you realize the potential for what still lies unanswered. The author has brilliantly, through 6 books, given us an inside look at the world and life that Noel, unbeknownst to him, at the time, found himself caught in. We have watched his struggle with guilt and uncertainty of his future. We stood on the sidelines as he was beaten to a pulp and tossed aside like yesterday’s garbage. Each time he miraculously fought back with abandon and won the respect of his brothers and most of all his Sire.

Nicholas Bella has held my attention throughout this entire series. There are still many things left to explore and I can’t wait to see what the next season will have. The author’s ingenuity speaks for itself with the world building he has outlined in this series. Each installment was executed effectively and efficiently giving us an inside seat to an arena full of sex, desire, greed, pain, and ultimately power.

What Noel will have to do with the power he now holds, I can only guess, but I can’t wait to see where the author takes us next. Until Season 2…Thank you Nicholas for one hell of a ride.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Highland Heart by Stormy Glenn and Olivia Black

Highland Heart1Title: Highland Heart
Series: King’s Command, #1
Author: Stormy Glenn & Olivia Black
Genre: Alternate Reality
Length: Novella (35K)
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (January 15th, 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4.75 Hearts
Blurb: By the King’s Command…

Called before the new king, Laird Artúr was shocked to see his old lover walking through the door. His anger ignites when the king commands them to mate and fortify his borders to the north. He is heartbroken when he discovers that his new mate has no recollection of their time together. Can he forgive Dainéal and let go of the past to build a future or will his resentment end what they could have before it begins?

Laird Dainéal balks at being commanded to mate, especially to a man he knows has to be insane. Despite how much Artúr insists that they have met before, Dainéal has no memory of the man. And he would have remembered a man who was so sexy he made Dainéal’s teeth ache.

Commanded by their king to establish a stronghold to the north, Artúr and Dainéal have to fight not only their past but also those that want to keep them from their future. When betrayal comes from within, the bond between them may be the only thing that saves them.

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/highland-heart

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Interesting book about a king who bonds two men together in the hopes of strengthening their territories. aird Artur is a human and Laird Daineal is dragon. It comes out that they knew each other very well at one time.

Beautiful descriptions of the landscape as well as the dragons when they shift. Full of adventure, drama and action made for an incredible read. Very touching moments in the book between Artur and Daineal.

Loved the story line and can’t wait to see what happens in the next book. Fantastic read. Highly recommended.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com*

Jake's Thief by A.C. Katt

JakesThief_200Title: Jake’s Thief
Series: Indiscreet #8
Author: A.C. Katt
Genre: Contemporary / BDSM
Length: Novel (206 pages)
Publisher: MLR Press, LLC (January 16th, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: What happens when a desperate man tries to pick a Dominant’s pocket?

Jake Cohen is lonely; he wants a submissive of his own now that his friends all have someone to take care of. He’s so desperate he’s going to ask the Sub Club for help. Until the worst pickpocket ever bumps into him one night.
Davey just doesn’t have it in him to be a good pickpocket but he’s desperate. Luckily, he tries his skills on Jake.

When Jake hears Davey’s story he’s inclined not only to help him but Jake thinks Davey is just what he needs both in his professional and personal life.

Can two desperate men that are looking for the same thing overcome their pride, fears and give in to their wants?

ISBN: MLR-1-02014-0363

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

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order.

Jake has seen his friends and fellow Doms from the BDSM club Indiscreet find love with their subs. Now Jake wants the same thing. He has decided to ask the Sub Club to help him find the perfect sub for him. But before any plans can be put into play, he meets Davey. Davey tries to pickpocket Jake, but he is not very good at it. Once Jake hears Davey’s story he thinks he has found the perfect partner for himself.

Davey has never had the best in life experiences. He was a ward of the state going from foster home to group homes. Because he was small, he took the brunt of the bullying and physical abuse. But he still managed to make himself into an amazing paralegal. However due to circumstances he is now down on his luck with only twenty dollars to his name.

When he is caught by Jake, he spills his whole story out to avoid being turned into the cops. When Jake makes him an offer, that is both professional and personal, Davey takes a risk and accepts.

I liked Jake and Davey. Jake is a lawyer and knows how the world works, but still is looking for someone to love and take care of. Davey has had years of abuse behind him and never had a friend or a relationship. Davey pushes all of Jakes buttons, but Davey has big doubts about the BDSM lifestyle, as the idea of beatings and pain do not do it for him. The biggest issue the two face, is not falling in love but trust, of both each other and themselves.

This book was a little different from the others in series. This was a slow build to the more intimate aspects of their relationship. They actually start building and meshing their lives together before they even get to the sex. They start working and living together right away, and Jake takes Davey to the club to get to know everyone and learn about BDSM before anything happens in the bedroom. Jake gives Davey friends and people to talk to about what is going on. There are some conflicts and some misunderstanding but with help from their friends, they are able to work out what they need to.

This was a great addition to the series. I liked the different route it took from most of the other books in the series. But in the end, there is another happy and committed D/s couple. I look forward to more from the Sub Club and their Doms.

Body Slave by Samantha Cayto

81EwHJTPvXL._SL1500_Title: Body Slave
Series: The Pleasure Slaves, #1
Author: Samantha Cayto
Genre: Science Fiction
Length: Novella (139 pages)
Publisher: Samantha Cayto (December 15th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts
Blurb: In an alternate universe, the ancient concept of a slave class continues to exist. While a few countries have finally ended the brutal practice, the United States isn’t one of them. Once born a slave, one remains a slave, with only a few laws for protection against the whims of a cruel master.

Eighteen-year-old Oliver is a newly-minted pleasure slave. Trained to be a living sex toy, he has been sold to a wealthy widower. Being gay, Oliver has high hopes he will enjoy his new life. Unfortunately, his master has a sadistic streak and treats him like an object. Oliver has no choice but to endure and make the best of his lot.

Ben has reluctantly come home to help his father temporarily with the family business. He’s surprised to learn his father has bought a beautiful young slave boy to warm his bed. He doesn’t approve of slavery and is disconcerted by his attraction to the boy. Oliver is equally wary of Ben’s kindness and appeal. No other free person has ever treated him with such care.

There can never be anything between them, however, so they fight their growing desire. But despite their resolve, Oliver and Ben grow closer, tumbling into a clandestine affair. In a world in which slaves have no choice and falling in love with a freeman is the stuff of movies, they risk everything to be together.

Reader discretion is advised: slavery is inherently nonconsensual and this story contains MM sex scenes, as well as scenes of violence, that some readers may find objectionable and upsetting.

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Body-Slave-Pleasure-Slaves-Series-ebook/dp/B00R28MO6G

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: While this was a very well written book I did find the scenes with so the so-called “Master” quite horrifying at times. The Master is a cruel man and enjoys being that way as far as I could tell. I wholeheartedly don’t agree with slavery in any way shape or form. So I was surprised by this story, as I didn’t read the blurb first before deciding to review it.

Oliver is a born slave bought by his first master. At first things are fine until the master punishes another slave for the dent in his car that the slave didn’t cause. I thought that was very unfair to punish someone for something they didn’t do. When Ben, the masters son, comes home, Oliver and Ben are attracted to each other but that’s dangerous for them both. I wish Oliver had belonged to Ben and not hi cruel father.

It was an o.k. read with scenes of nonconsensual or rape as I would call it, slave or not, scenes with the Master as well as tender moments between Ben and Oliver.

I would recommend reader caution with this book if you don’t normally read stories where slavery is in them.

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