Title: Redemption for Two Bears Series: Bear Mountain, #7 Author: Kelex Genre: Paranormal/MMM Ménage Length: 131 pages Publisher: Twisted E-Publishing, LLC; 1st edition (January 11, 2016) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb: At seventeen, Gideon challenged the male who killed his fathers, not knowing he was selling his and his brother bear’s souls to the devil himself. Forced to kill, Gideon and Abram become the monsters they never wanted to be. Once they’re saved, they’re only forced into a brand new hell.
They both know there is no redemption for beasts like them.
Only when they find their mate, a male who’s seeking out the same devil who wronged them years before, can they hope for a future. Both Gideon and Abram know how easy it is to lose yourself to vengeance and they won’t allow Garren to go over the edge.
Can they save him and redeem themselves in the process?
ISBN: 9781310138256
Product Link(s): http://amzn.to/1LaMKTU
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/606866
Reviewer: Shorty
Review: This is the seventh book in the Bear Mountain series.
This book made me several emotions, sorrow at what had been done to Gideon, Abram and Garren by a demented man hell-bent on controlling everything. Anger at what these two were made to do and happiness at what they found after everything clears.
I could not believe the lengths this man went to achieve his goal. Murder, deceit, mayhem, slavery are just a few. It was heartbreaking to read of so many who suffered because one man. I was so glad when Abraham and Gideon were taken out of that situation so they could help do what was needed to be done so there could be justice for so many wronged.
It was a powerful book that packed a punch and keeps the reader reading until the very end.
Fantastic addition to the Bear Mountain series and highly recommended.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Title: Demons don’t Dream Series: Demonic Tales, #1 Author: Hannah Walker Genre: Fantasy Length: 348 pages Publisher: Hannah Walker (February 20, 2016) Heat Level: Moderate to Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb: Being the Terran ambassador assigned to Kenistal, the Demon home world, is not a particularly easy posting. Caris Dealyn wants nothing more than to get this assignment done so he can continue searching for his missing Avanti friends. But first, he needs to solve the mystery surrounding the last ambassador’s disappearance, while navigating the Demon court with all its whisperings of plots and betrayals.
It’s not such a bad job, if he could keep his attention on work and not on the prince who seems to distract him just by being near.
Prince Dasalin Kan’erkit is busy running the kingdom in his father’s absence, but not so busy he doesn’t notice the new Ambassador. Caris gets under his skin like no one else before, which is quite a feat considering Dasa’s demonically tough scales.
The attraction between them is undeniable, and when events throw them together, sparks fly. They can’t get enough of each other. But there are forces at work that wish to keep them apart.
In a fight for their survival, the two must figure out which demonic faction is behind the plot and protect not only themselves, but the people they have both vowed to serve.
Product Link: http://amzn.to/1PY39dc
Reviewer: Lisa
Review: Every once in a while you come across a story that you wish you could rate higher than a five and this is one of them. It is the first book by Hannah that I have read and I can say that she will be on my automatic buy list from this day forward. The worlds she creates were so damn real it felt like I was not only there but on the ship with them.
The characters were not only fully developed but the details were perfect. I have to admit the cover is what caught my attention first. The demon on the cover is well let’s just say it hot.
Then the title was a bit quirky because I couldn’t figure out the dream part but it definitely had me wanting more than just a taste. I got a chance at looking at the blurb and I knew that I had to read it. I can honestly say that I am glad that I did.
All I can say is wow.
Caris is the ambassador of Terran, sent to work with the demon home world. He has been fighting his attraction to the Prince and let’s just say he becomes a bit of a klutz when he is around. Thanks to a demon bound on pounding him in to the ground, the prince has finally made a move.
Dasa is a very strong demon and the prince of his people. Who knew a small little human would have him doing the jig. He was falling fast for this man. However with the problems he is finding not only on his own world but around them is starting to be a major problem.
Caris is trying to locate his friends who have been missing and once he has done that, his ship is intercepted. To save his new friends, he must take chances. Wow this is going to get his ass not only spanked hard but well. There are so many plots going on and the betrayal is showing up that they need to protect the ones they love.
This story has a lot of twists and turns to it that I couldn’t figure out what was going to happen next. It had me on the edge of my seat just trying to see what was happening. It caught my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. I absolutely loved this story and can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Hi guys, we have the brilliant Silvia Violet stopping by with her newest Fitting In release Going Deep, we have a great excerpt and Cat’s review so enjoy the post! <3 ~Pixie~
Going Deep
(Fitting In 04)
by
Silvia Violet
Gray, Jack, and Mason are back. Their threeway relationship keeps growing stronger, and Gray ‘s feelings for his partners run deeper than he ever thought possible. While he’s learned to be romantic at home, at work, he’s still a big tough cop that nobody wants to cross. When the murders of several young prostitutes falls to him to solve, and he has no suspects and no motive, his confidence takes a hit. Every dead end, every day that goes by, adds to the urgency he feels to find the murderer.
Gray desperately needs a break, with the case and for himself. He excels at taking care of both his men, in bed and out, but when it comes to accepting comfort in return, he shuts down, even with everything at work going to hell. Jack and Mason want him to take a vacation when the case ends, but Gray knows he sucks at down time unless it’s spent in bed.
With his case weighing on him and his partners trying their best to help, Gray is going to have to figure out how a high-handed man like himself can let go.
Hiya guys, we have Deanna Wadsworth stopping by today with the tour for her newest release Finding His Fantasy, we have a interview with one of the main characters Josef Debrossé, we have a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Lisa’s review so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Finding His Fantasy
(1Night Stand)
by
Deanna Wadsworth
Forty-eight year old art gallery owner Paul Strait loves the nightlife—wild parties, stiff cocktails, and even stiffer men! But his decadent lifestyle has grown lonely and now he’s looking for love. Some days it seems that what he wants must be a fantasy. Hoping that the perfect guy is out there he enlists the help of Madame Eve.
After all, a fantasy service like 1Night Stand should be able to deliver his fantasy man, right?
Josef Debrossé runs an exotic gay bar in the Caribbean known only to locals and select tourists. The many patrons coming in and out of his bar ensure Josef never has a shortage of lovers but he’s grown tired of being just a vacation fling.
Josef wants to be another man’s lover and partner, not a mere souvenir from the islands.
Lost in a dance of lust and allure, both men are thrilled with Madame Eve’s choice for them and feel an intense connection the moment they meet. Flirting over drinks quickly leads to the bedroom. But after their fiery lust has been quenched, the night goes from fantasy to reality without warning. Secrets and frightening pasts threaten to shatter the magical illusion of their perfect date.
Will this budding romance survive in the face of reality?
Hi guys, Karenna Colcroft pops in today with her upcoming release Dawn Over Dayfield, Karenna chats about writing Dawn Over Dayfield, so check out this great book! <3 ~Pixie~
Dawn Over Dayfield
by
Karenna Colcroft
After the death of his adoptive mother, Andy Forrest decides to track down his biological family. The search leads him to the struggling central Massachusetts town of Dayfield—and local historian Weston Thibeault, the town’s only other openly gay man. With the help of Weston, Andy uncovers secrets about his birth father, the youngest son of the Chaffees, the family that once owned Dayfield’s largest employer, a furniture factory that closed thirty years earlier.
As Andy and Weston work together, they find a connection to a scandal that rocked the Chaffee family over 125 years ago. But small towns like to bury their secrets, and many of the older residents of Dayfield will do anything to stop Andy and Weston from discovering the truth about the town and its inhabitants.
Title: Going Deep Series: Fitting In 04 Author: Silvia Violet Genre: MMM Ménage/BDSM/Suspense Length: 175 pages Publisher: Silvia Violet Books (February 22nd, 2016) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts Blurb: Gray, Jack, and Mason are back. Their threeway relationship keeps growing stronger, and Gray’s feelings for his partners run deeper than he ever thought possible. While he’s learned to be romantic at home, at work, he’s still a big tough cop that nobody wants to cross.
So, when the murders of several young prostitutes falls to him to solve, and he has no suspects and no motive, his confidence takes a hit. Every dead-end, every day that goes by, adds to the urgency he feels to find the murderer.
Gray desperately needs a break, with the case and for himself. He excels at taking care of both his men, in bed and out, but when it comes to accepting comfort in return, he shuts down, even with everything at work going to hell. Jack and Mason want him to take a vacation when the case ends, but Gray knows he sucks at down time unless it’s spent in bed.
With his case weighing on him and his partners trying their best to help, Gray is going to have to figure out how a high-handed man like himself can let go.
Warning: there is some kinky sex, bondage and submission. If you have triggers or are not into that, this may not be for you.
ISBN: 9781311799982
Product Link: http://amzn.to/1LDyLRj
Reviewer: Cat
Review: Yay for us Gray, Jack, and Mason fans! They are back and hotter than ever! Gray is now a detective and the public face of the department, which he hates. Gray is a big, tough, growly bear of a man, so, this was a bit funny and awesome at the same time.
We also get a bit of Gray’s past. We get to see through Gray’s tough police officer, and strong Dom, almost unreal, personality and see the man there. And WHAT A MAN! (You can probably see I am a big Gray fangirl!)
The story is scorching hot. If you have read any of Silvia Violet, you know what I mean. There is sex scene after sex scene, but there is also an action plot…this is a case that has Gray rattled, and an emotional plot—Gray worrying about losing his men by not showing his feelings enough.
Though I think that is rubbish, he shows them plenty how much he loves them. (Here I go again singing Gray’s praise!) I couldn’t put it down once I started!
I thought the plot was good. It had lots of action and kept me on the edge of my seat, was a bit morbid, though. I also adore Mason and Jack, and the scenes of them were amazing.
Now for the sex. Going Deep is a ménage story. Jack Mason and Gray are committed to each other. Menage and threesomes aren’t my favorite, but I would fight to read Silvia Violet’s. She has a way of showing each man’s feelings, showing a relationship of any kind takes work, and each scene is unique and doesn’t get tiresome.
Going Deep is a series and does need to be read in order, at least, the first book, so you know who the characters are and how they got to be a threesome.
If you like ménage, spanking, D/s, bondage, other kinks, police officers, detectives, firefighters, bartenders, sexy bears, fetishes, a great romance and some scorching hot man-sex, then this is for you.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Title: Finding His Fantasy Series: 1Night Stand Author: Deanna Wadsworth Genre: Interracial Romance Length: Novella (128 Pages) Publisher: Decadent Publishing Company (February 9, 2016) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5 Hearts Blurb: Forty-eight year old art gallery owner Paul Strait loves the nightlife—wild parties, stiff cocktails, and even stiffer men! But his decadent lifestyle has grown lonely and now he’s looking for love. Some days it seems that what he wants must be a fantasy.
Hoping that the perfect guy is out there he enlists the help of Madame Eve.
After all, a fantasy service like 1Night Stand should be able to deliver his fantasy man, right?
Josef Debrossé runs an exotic gay bar in the Caribbean known only to locals and select tourists. The many patrons coming in and out of his bar ensure Josef never has a shortage of lovers but he’s grown tired of being just a vacation fling.
Josef wants to be another man’s lover and partner, not a mere souvenir from the islands.
Lost in a dance of lust and allure, both men are thrilled with Madame Eve’s choice for them and feel an intense connection the moment they meet. Flirting over drinks quickly leads to the bedroom. But after their fiery lust has been quenched, the night goes from fantasy to reality without warning. Secrets and frightening pasts threaten to shatter the magical illusion of their perfect date.
Will this budding romance survive in the face of reality?
Review:I have read one or two books by this author and she definitely has a flare at telling a story. I thought that the cover was refreshing and the title cute. Then I read the blurb and was just a bit apprehensive, because what I wanted was a true love story. This has a good way going, but the ending was a bit of a disappointment for me. It doesn’t leave you hanging, but in a way it tells me that there might just be a second book coming out. Which for me is a downside, don’t mind series, but not when it is about the same couple. Guess I will see what Deanna does later.
Paul is a forty-eight year old gay man who wants someone for himself. The thing with him is he doesn’t want marriage but does want the man. He is going to open another gallery but decides since he is going to do so, he might see if there is someone to hook up with. So he uses the one that he had used for his best friend. He was surprised to find Josef and was very pleased.
Josef runs a hot exotic bar for gay men in the Caribbean. Lots of hot sex and some kinky times, but he has a secret on the side. When he meets Paul it is instant lust. Things heat up but the past has a way of showing up and kicking you in the ass.
There were a few issues I had with the story that doesn’t sit well for me. I don’t like drugs and when they are mentioned in a story I usually avoid the rest of the book. It didn’t really take away from the story, but I am afraid my attention wavered quite a bit.
However that is just me, the story itself was pretty damn good. It shows sexy men that have a softer side to them and for me that is a plus.
It was a fun read and I would definitely like to see what other stories this author has out. I would recommend reading this cute little story.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Title: For by Grace Series: Spirit of Grace 01 Author: Adrian J. Smith Genre: FF Romantic Suspense Length: 25 pages Publisher: Supposed Crimes (June 1st 2014) Heat Level: Low Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts Blurb: Being a Sheriff’s Deputy is not all about saving lives and arresting criminals, and each day Grace wonders if she’ll make it home.
While kids at the schools Deputy Grace Halling visits see her as the knight in blue-cotton armor, people involved in the cases she is dispatched to have a different opinion. She has every confidence in her ability to do her job and arrest criminals. She easily takes down a knife-wielding woman and a drunken combatant teenager without hesitation. Everyone—victim, suspect, or witness—has a story to tell or to lie about, and Grace is never perturbed by their tales.
That all changes when she looks down the barrel of a gun. She loses confidence in her ability as a deputy, she loses trust in herself and fellow officers, and she struggles to stay afloat as shift after shift passes. Grace cannot find her rhythm of being a deputy again. And when the Police Chaplain unexpectedly barges into her life, her personal and professional lives are flipped upside down.
Grace struggles to find even ground, worrying that the next time she stares a murderer in the face will be the last.
Review:NOTE: This is a Police procedural and not a romance.
Grace is a female police officer whose past hasn’t always been the best. She has many friends on the force and isn’t out. She meets Amya the new chaplain and her life personal life changes. Will this affect t her job?
For me, the story starts out a bit slow as each chapter is basically a day by day accounting of her day at work. Sometimes minute by minute, move by move. I felt the description was a bit too much at times.
Now having said that. This is a pretty good beginning of a series. I really liked Graces character, and I think that was the saving Grace to this story (pun intended). There are some good stories in her daily tales that are heartwarming and show how concerned and caring Grace is.
I would have liked more of her relationship with Amya and Grace and more about how she met Crystal and their friendship as well. I guess I am saying I would have liked more of her personal life.
The ending was quite a dramatic and wow was I am not expecting that! I have to read the next one now, for sure!
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Hiya guys, Christa Thomlinson stops by today with her new release The Detective’s Pleasure, we have a short interview with Christa, a great excerpt, a brilliant giveaway and Lisa’s review, so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
The Detective’s Pleasure
(Cuffs, Collars, and Love 02)
by
Christa Thomlinson
“You’ll kneel for me without me having to tell you to. And when you do, you’ll feel so much better. Trust me.” – Detective Sam Roberts
Officer Ryan Bennett: Ambitious and smart, Ryan Bennett is a young officer on Houston’s police force. He’s pursuing his dream of being promoted to the city’s elite SWAT team with a single mindedness that won’t accept any outcome but success. But that isn’t his only dream. Ryan wants more than a coveted position on SWAT. He wants to be owned by a strong Dominant. To give himself up to a Dom who will make him shudder with pleasure beneath a firm yet loving hand. Unfortunately, Ryan has had nothing but failure in that part of his life. Now, he’s hidden that dream away from everyone, including himself. And he refuses to let anyone close enough to see what he truly desires, and who he truly is.
Detective Sam Roberts: Cool and calm, Detective Sam Roberts is good at reading people, during the day as a detective and at night as a Dom. He easily sees past the hard layer of arrogance surrounding Officer Ryan Bennett to the hurt submissive hiding beneath. He wants to help Ryan, even though the stubborn young man resists him. But Sam isn’t one to back down from a challenge. He’s determined to help Ryan embrace the soft, giving nature of his submissive side. Using both a gentle hand and the sting of the whip, he’ll work to coax Ryan’s submission free. But what will Sam do if he’s successful? Let Ryan go as promised? Or give the young officer the very thing he’s wanted for so long?
Hi guys, we have Riley Hart stopping by with the tour for her new release Shifting Gears! We have a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Lisa’s review so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Shifting Gears
(Crossroads 02)
by
Riley Hart
Rod Nelson is used to being someone’s good time, and that’s fine with him. Spending his days at his adult toy store, Rods-N-Ends, he never knows who he’ll meet. The second Landon Harrison walks in, he has Rod’s full attention. It seems as if Landon wants him too, so why won’t the man jump in the sack with him already?
Landon never thought he’d return home to the town where memories lurk around every corner. He has to admit, Rod makes the adjustment a lot easier. He keeps Landon laughing. Despite the fierce attraction between them, he’s not willing to risk his newfound friendship to get laid.
Neither man wants something serious, but the more they’re together, the harder it is to keep their hands to themselves, until eventually they stop trying.
But flings between friends are never simple, and as they attempt to shift gears, diving into their first relationship, they’re slammed with setbacks. If they want to truly move forward, before they hit the open road together, they’re going to have to let go of a past that could make them crash and burn.
Title: Featherweight Heart Series: N/A Author: Jillian Snyder Genre: Paranormal/Ghost/Spirits Length: 210 pages Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (22 Feb 2016) Heat Level: Low Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts Blurb: Clairvoyant Jake Parker is about to close up for the night when a handsome stranger wanders into his shop, the Witching Well. During his reading, Jake is surprised when a persistent spirit comes through, desperate to communicate. Before Jake can make a real connection between the two, his mysterious customer takes off. The spirit, however, decides to stick around.
Eric Austin is a Boston-area author with a new best seller. But a year ago, he ended his relationship with a closeted man, who died shortly after. Still troubled by unresolved issues, Eric searches for answers. What he finds instead is the Witching Well and Jake—and a little more than he bargained for.
When Jake and Eric meet again by chance, they begin to work together to unravel the mystery of Eric’s ghost, and Jake struggles with his professional duties and his undeniable attraction to Eric.
But even if they can find a way to balance the personal with the professional, a specter from the past just might ruin their chance at a future together.
Review: This is certainly a different book from any that I’ve read before and it is also the first that I’ve read by Jillian Snyder. Going by both the plot and the writing style I’m definitely interested in reading more by Jillian Snyder, the story was fun and quirky and the characters are well-developed throughout the story.
The story follows Jake Parker, he is a clairvoyant who owns and runs his own mystic shop in Boston. He inherited his gift from his grandmother, who he is really close to and she is just a delight whenever she pops into the story. He also has a sister, Laney, who we rarely hear from, as well as his super adorable nephew, Riley. One night, Eric, walks into his shop and with the ghost/spirit of Andrew, Eric turns Jake’s life upside down. Eric also just happens to hot and one of the most popular authors in the world.
The story is simple enough. The main mystery is really about why Andrew is hanging around after death and also Eric getting over the death of Andrew. The author does try to inject so unnecessary mystery about Andrew’s motives.I only say unnecessary because it didn’t really feel like it fit the rest of the book’s tone.
The story isn’t so much about Eric’s grief, but about all the questions that had been left unanswered by Andrew’s premature death and how his actions had impacted on Eric and a handful of other people.
The guys really work well together and while there aren’t firework type sparks between them, the attraction and sexual tension between Eric and Jake is great.
All in all, this a fun story for anyone who likes to dabble in the occult and mediums and all those kind of things. * I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Title: Shifting Gears Series: Crossroads, #2 Author: Riley Hart Genre: Contemporary Length: 322 pages Publisher: Riley Hart (February 08, 2016) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb: Rod Nelson is used to being someone’s good time, and that’s fine with him. Spending his days at his adult toy store, Rods-N-Ends, he never knows who he’ll meet. The second Landon Harrison walks in, he has Rod’s full attention. It seems as if Landon wants him too, so why won’t the man jump in the sack with him already?
Landon never thought he’d return home to the town where memories lurk around every corner. He has to admit, Rod makes the adjustment a lot easier. He keeps Landon laughing. Despite the fierce attraction between them, he’s not willing to risk his newfound friendship to get laid.
Neither man wants something serious, but the more they’re together, the harder it is to keep their hands to themselves, until eventually they stop trying.
But flings between friends are never simple, and as they attempt to shift gears, diving into their first relationship, they’re slammed with setbacks. If they want to truly move forward, before they hit the open road together, they’re going to have to let go of a past that could make them crash and burn.
ISBN: 9781524252625
Product Link: http://amzn.to/1L4Hl0B
Reviewer: Lisa
Review:Each book in the Crossroads collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.
Every once in a while there is a story that even though it is funny as hell, it hides a darker side to it. This is one of those stories. Each guy has felt more than just a bit of heartache and pain. They try to work around it, but they don’t really do anything but cover it up. They focus on the past and never understand that their future is depending on the choices you make. Whether it is sex or something harsher, it just covers your scars.
This story like I hinted is full of humor but there is that serious tone underneath and I absolutely thought that this author pulled it all out. The words just flowed off the pages and made it come alive for me. What made it more interesting is remembering how Nick and Bryce had met Rod.
How they came into his store and how Rod made it more fun. They knew that there was something hidden inside of Rod that made him act like he is always happy. Every time he was in pain or wanted to change something he brought up sex. Which is what he did when he first met Landon.
Landon had left home as soon as he was able, never wanting to come back. However with his sister getting married he knew he would have to give it a chance. Especially since his sister was worried about their mother. His father and mother fought like cats and dogs, until his dad walked out never to come back. He felt like relationships were all going to turn out like his families. He felt like he would be abandoned once more.
Whereas Rod felt like he would never be able to be loved. His father had told him he was a disgusting man, and he felt it deep down to the core. Then they realize that they want each other, but it is fun to watch them figure it out. These two are hot.
This story felt real and the characters were friends that I knew. The words mean more in this story than most do. The power you can feel behind them. The story caught my attention and kept it all the way to the end. It was like I was right there with them going through it all. It came off very fluid throughout the whole story. It was fully developed and the descriptions were perfect.
I had a lot fun reading this and look forward to seeing Riley’s next story. The only complain I had was that there was no cover for me to look at, so that brought it down just a bit for me. (*Pixie shrugs* It was an ARC! **note to readers** Please share the cover of Shifting Gears with Lisa so she’ll stop pouting ~Pixie~). I wanted to see the guys and I was a bit disappointed that I didn’t get the chance.
However the story itself rocked for me and I would definitely recommend it. * I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Title: The Detective’s Pleasure Series: Cuffs, Collars, and Love #2 Author: Christa Tomlinson Genre: Contemporary/ BDSM Length: 586 pages Publisher: Torlina Publishing (February 10th, 2016) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb: “You’ll kneel for me without me having to tell you to. And when you do, you’ll feel so much better. Trust me.” – Detective Sam Roberts
Officer Ryan Bennett: Ambitious and smart, Ryan Bennett is a young officer on Houston’s police force. He’s pursuing his dream of being promoted to the city’s elite SWAT team with a single mindedness that won’t accept any outcome but success. But that isn’t his only dream. Ryan wants more than a coveted position on SWAT. He wants to be owned by a strong Dominant. To give himself up to a Dom who will make him shudder with pleasure beneath a firm yet loving hand.
Unfortunately, Ryan has had nothing but failure in that part of his life. Now, he’s hidden that dream away from everyone, including himself. And he refuses to let anyone close enough to see what he truly desires, and who he truly is.
Detective Sam Roberts: Cool and calm, Detective Sam Roberts is good at reading people, during the day as a detective and at night as a Dom. He easily sees past the hard layer of arrogance surrounding Officer Ryan Bennett to the hurt submissive hiding beneath. He wants to help Ryan, even though the stubborn young man resists him.
But Sam isn’t one to back down from a challenge. He’s determined to help Ryan embrace the soft, giving nature of his submissive side. Using both a gentle hand and the sting of the whip, he’ll work to coax Ryan’s submission free. But what will Sam do if he’s successful? Let Ryan go as promised? Or give the young officer the very thing he’s wanted for so long?
The Detective’s Pleasure is Book Two in the Cuffs, Collars, and Love series and is the follow-up to the best-selling m/m romance, The Sergeant.
If you love romance that is epic, emotional and erotic, you’ll want to give this series a read!
Product Link: http://amzn.to/1Uh5V0p
Reviewer: Lisa
Review:Each book in the Cuffs, Collars and Love collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.
Christa shows how difficult the BDSM scene is if you really don’t know much about it. I have never really gotten into the BDSM scene but this story is amazing. It caught my attention from the moment I started eating and kept it all the way to the end. It gave me almost everything I could ask for in a story.
I had a few problems with the story that had me trying to figure things out. It didn’t really do the story justice. My main thing was the slapping, spanking yes but to slap someone is just wrong.
Ryan was a pain in the ass in the first book. He had been a sub for Logan and wanted to be his permanent sub, but Logan had chosen another. So he had done quite a bit to break them up and even outed them. All he wanted was to belong to someone. He is a strong cop but comes off weak to me. He whines about crap and pushes, kisses ass and that drove me nuts. However it is also shows me that he definitely needs to have a stronger partner.
Sam has watched Ryan break down to a point he knew he could help him. However he only wanted to help him, but he didn’t want him forever. Slowly through time though he changes his mind, but can he get Ryan to let go. I loved watching him win Ryan over.
Now like I said at first he didn’t want him forever and it made me wonder why Ryan would give him a chance. Ryan just wants to belong to someone so it didn’t make much sense to start with Sam. However I was glad that they both took a chance.
Christa is an amazing author and has a great gift at giving me a story that intrigues me and keeps me captivated. I loved the serious tone to it, but there is some humor in it but just a bit. I really enjoyed the story and can’t wait to see what is next.
I would definitely recommend this story especially if you love sexy men with a badge and a gun.
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Title: Torn and Frayed Series: A Gabriel Church Tale, #2 Author: Rodd Clark Genre: Psychological Thriller Length: 264 pages Publisher: Driven Press (9 Jan 2016) Heat Level: Low Heart Rating: ♥♥♥2.5 Hearts Blurb: “Conscience isn’t something all people are born with . . .”
Gabriel Church is a portrait in contrast. It would be easy to get lost in his pale-blue eyes, ache with the need to feel the strength of his masculine frame. He appears to be nothing but animal and instinct. The only people who know the full depth of that truth are dead, murdered, or two thousand miles away.
Gabe is a serial killer. For the first time in his life, he has more on his mind than his own survival. This time he is running from Seattle to protect the only person he thinks innocent in his laundry list of crime and murder: Christian Maxwell, his biographer and unexpected lover.
Drawn to a place he never thought to return, Gabe finds new and different realities. Realities that insist he let go of his tragic past, those incredible perceptions of God, and his own divinity.
He must open his eyes to what the love of a good man can do to heal a broken soul.
But when the killer is confronted by his own willingness to love and sacrifice, he is forced to ultimately ask the question: Just how far will he go to save a life . . . when all he’s ever done is take them?
Review: Just like the first book in this series, I found this one really hard to review. In fact, I’ve sat on my thoughts for a week trying to figure out what the hell to say. You can read my review of the first book, I really did not like Rubble and Wreckage and a lot of it came down to what I saw as fundamental in the plot.
However, I am a stubborn person, especially when it comes to my books. It’s rare that I dislike a book so much that I refuse to read the next book in the series, in the hopes that it has improved or picked up.
So yes, I gave this one a chance.
Torn and Frayed is a direct sequel from Rubble and Wreckage, so it is vital that you have read the first book. If you feel as I do – let your stubbornness guide you, although I found that because of much of what I saw as flaws in book 1 meant that they were also there in book 2. I called them fundamental flaws earlier, because it is the actual basis of the entire plot that I had trouble suspending my disbelief for.
In this installment, serial killer Gabriel Church isn’t so much on the run, but wandering around until he realizes that mentally he is on the run, but from his feelings. This seemed like it could be good; Gabe is realizing his humanity despite the fact there is something in him that means he cannot be like everyone else. After all, he is a sociopath that rationalizes each murder he’s committed without an ounce of remorse.
Once again, for me, I thought back to the Dexter series (books and TV, yes) and thinking about the “Dark Passenger”. The quote used in the blurb instantly sparked my interest because those two words flashed in my head. Perhaps it is my love for how that particular series was written (though, no, I realize Dexter did not have sex with men) and how it was handled that I cannot find myself really liking this series. I don’t know.
Then there is Christian. I have found him to be a hopelessly sad and naïve character. In fact, by the conclusion of this I wanted Christian not only get some sort of counseling but to find a decent guy who isn’t Gabe Church. His and Gabe’s relationship in this book isn’t so much a relationship as it is a series of hook ups.
By the end of the book there is no real conclusion on, in some ways, on this relationship. I didn’t ever expect a HEA but I just wanted something.
This book also had the addition of Detective Scott Keen – and his wife Carol. For me they were an interesting aspect in the story. Of course, it could be because they were new and exciting. For me that was the best part of the entire story. Yet, ultimately, at the same time, for me, it highlighted how naïve Christian is, when you think about it.
Like Rubble and Wreckage, this is described as an erotic romance. It isn’t. It isn’t really a “gay for you” story either, because Gabe, despite the fact he often meets up with Christian for sex, vehemently denies being gay – or bisexual. In fact, in the story he states that sleeping/trolling with women is easier than with gay men.
I feel like I’m in a minority for not liking this series, but there you go, that’s just my opinion, as much as it is worth. I’m not sure who to recommend it to but one thing is for certain: people looking for a romance probably will not like it. Gabe sleeping with Christian is just an incidental part of the plot, I feel.
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Title: Burke’s Law Series: Mates of the Lost Wolves, #1 Author: Lyssa Samuels Genre: Paranormal/ Shape-Shifter Length: 464 pages Publisher: LM Dreams Publishing and Designs (January 22, 2016) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb: Alpha Burke Chastain has his rules, and his rules were law. All must obey them for the safety of the pack family and their friends. His men respect and love him, but he has no tenderness in his life. Having a mate of his own was something he knew was never meant to be.
Dane Quinn is from the hidden plane of Tuath. He has escaped from the breeder stable where men were enslaved for the sole purpose of providing heirs to the highest bidder. He aches to find his true match and have a family with the man that he hoped to love.
With the guidance of the goddess Lanaya, Burke helps save the men of Tuath. He is drawn to Dane—the man who is destined to be his mate. He must put aside his alpha ways and understand that all rules are negotiable, or he will risk losing the man who will bring kindness, love, and cubs into his life.
ISBN: 9780996740340
Product Link: http://amzn.to/1mPDVmV
Reviewer: Lisa
Review: I came across Lyssa Samuels when she wrote her Royal Mates: Love’s Diamond series and I was fascinated with the world she created. So when I found out that this story was coming out I had to grab it.
The characters are so well detailed and fully developed that you will find yourself in love. The lives they had before they met was horrible and will have you wishing you could hold them close. I also loved the way the words just seemed to flow off the pages. Now I admit that I had not expected it to be so long but it was worth it. My attention was caught from the start and kept it all the way to the end.
Burke is the Alpha of his pack but it was pain that got him to wherehe is now. He and several wolves along with vampires had been captured, tortured and turned into slaves. They had an outside help, that they didn’t know about, to escape from their cages. They were very angry but when the goddess Lanay told them to help some men at first he was angry and refused, till he realized one was his mate. A man he had dreamed about.
Dane and his friends were held prisoner in Tuath. They were to be sold as sex slaves and breeders. They were a very special group for they could give their mates children. However the men that were to buy them were not their mates. He knew who his mate was and he wanted to get to him. So they needed to escape. Now he has to get to his mate and the future they have together.
Dane and his friends are a blessing in this story. A unique group that I have not read about in any other stories. When Dane and Burke get together they go through so much trying to understand each other. The love, anger, pain, fears and miscommunication is what you will always find in the perfect relationship because there is no such thing as perfect. There is also a large amount of magic that is different. I did love how they showed each other that no matter what happens they will always be together.
This is a very long story so I would suggest tucking your feet in and relaxing when you start to read. Because once you start you won’t be able to put the book down. It was perfect for me and I absolutely loved it.
I cannot wait to get started on the next book in this series. I would definitely recommend it.
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Title: Hidden Wolf Series: Tassie Wolves, #1 Author: Toni Griffin Genre: Paranormal/ Shape-shifters Length: 79 pages Publisher: Extasy Books (October 1, 2013) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts Blurb: Who would have thought a waxing could lead to happily ever after. Not Ashley Neilson that was for sure.
Ashley Neilson was in pain, he was sticky in all the wrong places and all he wanted was a shower. So, of course it stands to reason that he would run smack bang into Mr. Tall, Dark, and Crazy. Who is this man and why does he keep talking about them being friends?
Vaughan Jacobs doesn’t understand why Ashley knows nothing about the mate bond. They’re both shifters, right? Vaughan can smell it, but as he gets to know the man fated to be his, secrets buried deep in the past manage to find their way to the surface.
Review: Ashley was about to get the shock of his life. He was a wolf shifter and mated to an alpha wolf. He had no clue about the wolf part but man Vaughan was hot. Now if he could just get used to it all. Vaughn had no clue why Ashley didn’t know he was a wolf but it doesn’t change anything, he wants his mate.
This was a fun book to read, but the ending wasn’t exactly perfect if you get my meaning. It seems that a lot was left out which explains why the book was so short. However it doesn’t take away from the story.
I loved it and can’t wait to read the next story.
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Title: Hunter Series: Legend of the Silver Hunter, #3 Author: Kethric Wilcox Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales/ Fairy Tales Length: 231 pages Publisher: Kethric Wilcox Author; 1 edition (January 23, 2016) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb: Nobody ever tells you how hard it is to become a legend.
When Cory Cooper came to Maine with his boyfriend, Kieran Belle, to meet the family, he never imagined the chaos that would engulf their summer break. The seeming safety of the Oisín compound has been shattered. Kieran’s grandfather, the powerful Silver Witch is dead and Kieran has been severely injured fighting off the shifters who invaded his family home.
The dark forces arrayed against the young lovers aren’t the only forces in opposition to their quest for Happily Ever After. Camille Belle, reigning matriarch of the shifter hunting House of Beauty, and Kieran’s maternal grandmother, also stands in their way.
Can these descendants of rival houses overcome the forces that oppose them or is this version of Beauty and the Beast doomed to repeat the sad ending of the past?
The conclusion of the Legend of the Silver Hunter series. A Gay Romance retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Reviewer: Shorty
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Review: This is the third book in the Legend of the Silver Hunter series. It picks up where the second book left off. This book was awesome. It takes the reader on a journey where things are not as they appear and secrets are revealed.
Keiran and Cory are back again in this amazing story. I loved all the detail surrounding Beauty and the Beast as they were translated. Keiran’s determination to do away with the evil in the forest once and for all despite his nightmares was admirable.
Cory’s steadfast support of Keiran was touching as was Billy’s. I absolutely did not like the ebony mage and the beast. They were evil and didn’t care who they hurt to achieve their goals.
The battle scene was fierce. The plans and precautions taken were well thought out. I loved how Keiran dealt with his grandmother and the rest of the matriarchs. As I felt they were uncaring of what happened to other hunter candidates during their testing and did nothing to help.
All in all this was a fantastic story that I really enjoyed.
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Title: Jason’s Fall Series: The Rift, #1 Author: James Lee Hard Genre: Horror/ Devils & Demons Length: 44 pages Publisher: James Lee Hard (November 2, 2015) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 ½ Hearts Blurb: All those years acting as a tough straight guy are thrown away when Jason finds himself enjoying wet dreams about a chiseled, strong man who shows him how sinfully good sex between two men can be.
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Jason begins to question his sexuality due to those evermore-recurring dreams that seem to be so real. His questions are answered on the day he meets Blaine, the stranger in his dreams who, in reality, is an irresistible and tempting demon.
This surreal revelation is the beginning of a life-changing journey where Jason discovers his true self, while stumbling upon a whole new dark underworld.
Jason finds himself in the middle of a colossal battle between angels and demons, while fighting one of his own: coming to terms with his sexuality.
WARNING: This book contains explicit scenes of consensual sex between men as well as some graphic language. It is intended for a mature, adult audience.
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Reviewer: Shorty
Review: This is the first book in the Rift series. Jason has always loved women. He becomes confused as to why he is having dreams of a man he has never met before. When he finally meets the mystery man he has his first encounter into self-discovery.
It seemed as though each encounter grew hotter and Jason felt more secure in who he really was. I liked the journey of discovery in Jason finding himself and the otherworldly aspect to it that added mystery.
It was a great book.
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Title: Capturing Oliver Series: N/A Author: Grein Murray Genre: New Adult Romance Length: 106 pages Publisher: Grein Murray (February 5, 2016) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb: Oliver seems to be settling into his new life after losing his parents. With an apartment and college to pay for on his own, Oliver works hard to make ends meet.
A handsome Italian man who comes to the restaurant Oliver works at has caught his eye. The man not only makes Oliver nervous but excited at the same time.
One night changes everything yet again for Oliver; his world is turned upside down. Could being at the wrong place at the wrong time actually turn out to be the best thing to happen to Oliver or the worst?
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Reviewer: Lisa
Review: Grein Murray is a new author for me and I have to say that this book hit my top five favorite stories. It was an amazing story that had me caught from the moment I started reading it. I wasn’t sure what was going to happen next, it was perfectly written and kept me well entertained. I do wish that it had been longer because it rocked.
Oliver’s parents were killed in an auto accident a year ago and he was having a hard time with everything. He was working and going to college at the same time so he was always busy it seemed. He was having a hard time making ends meet but he loved what he did. There was this man that had caught his eye, but Oliver was always nervous around him. There was just something about Amondo that called to him.
Amondo took care of the property his father owned and kept his hands clean of the rest of his father’s business. He was attracted to Oliver from the moment he saw him. He was just too damn nervous to ask him out. That was taken out of his hands the moment Oliver overheard Amondo’s father talking business outside the restaurant one night. It placed Oliver in Amondo’s family protection. It seems Amondo’s father has cupid’s job sometimes.
Now, at first when I realized that Amondo’s family were basically mobsters. I wasn’t sure what to expect from it. It definitely was not how it ended up. I had so much fun reading this and can’t wait to see what other stories this author has out. I do have to say that I hope that Randy and Dino get a story because those two would set the sheets on fire.
I definitely loved this book and would recommend it to all. It was a hit with me.
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Title: What Lies Between Us Series: A Breakfast Club Novella Author: Felice Stevens Genre: Contemporary Length: 78 pages Publisher: Felice Stevens (February 14, 2016) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb: Now that he’s living with Sam Stein, Zach Cohen is finally ready to move on from his unhappy past. His days are filled with wedding preparations, yet he still finds time to make plans and decisions without consulting Sam and his mother, firmly believing he knows best.
Sam is ready to settle in for the perfect life with Zach but years of bad habits have come back to haunt him. Struggling to accept himself and his future, he chooses not to share his fears, unwilling to look weak in Zach’s eyes.
Real life gets in the way of the best intentions and when their secrets explode, the aftermath challenges the foundation of a relationship both believed unshakeable.
Falling in love is the easy part, and Zach and Sam discover that only with honesty can they overcome what threatens to tear them apart.
Review: I came across Felice not to long ago and have always loved the stories she writes. There is just something about them that you can see how much the author puts her love into them.
This story had a lot of depth to it which is surprising since it is not very long. I loved how the characters were written and the love they have flowing through each other. My attention was caught from the first word and kept till the very ending.
There are many things going on in Zach and Sam’s lives these days. Their planning a wedding and to make a future together. The problem is that they are holding a big secret from each other. They have to remember that they are now connected and secrets, whether good or bad, are not a wise thing.
I loved how Zach worries about his mother. It shows what kind of person he is. I also love that even though Sam worries about his age compared to Zach’s, Zach shows him that he is perfect. It is the perfect story for me and gave me all that I needed. I love the way all the feelings they felt was involved in this story.
I had a blast reading it and I can’t wait to read the next story.
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Title: Redemption for Two Bears
Title: Demons don’t Dream
Title: Going Deep
Title: Finding His Fantasy
Title: For by Grace
Title: Featherweight Heart
Title: Shifting Gears
Title: The Detective’s Pleasure
Title: Torn and Frayed
Title: Burke’s Law
Title: Hidden Wolf
Title: Hunter
Title: Jason’s Fall
Title: Capturing Oliver
Title: What Lies Between Us