Blurb: Steven is used to working from home and setting his own schedule, so fulfilling his civic duty by participating in jury duty is getting on his last nerve. But on the morning the trial is set to begin, Steven catches the eye of an adorable bailiff named Mike. A chance meeting at lunch gets the two men talking, and they realize they have more in common than they thought. Their half hour of bonding is interrupted, however, by an unspeakable act. Mike will prove to his fellow officers that being gay doesn’t make him any less of a man, and Steven will learn that there are far worse things to endure than jury duty.
Review: Wow, this was a fast and furious read. Jury duty is something I’m not familiar with, but hell if I haven’t seen too many movies/TV-series with them featuring there.
I liked this story; Steven is called to jury duty and he’s so grumpy that he got the “honor” I couldn’t stop chuckling there for a while. Not only does he have to wake up and present himself at the courthouse at 9 a.m. but also he has to like it? Nah, not Steven!
But while he expects to be losing his time there for a week or so life has other plans for him. First comes Mike to rock his day and render him speechless. As his mind is consumes with fantasies about Mike, a most unexpected shocking thing happens that has Steven reeling.
I found this read a bit too short. It was only 13 pages, but the way the events followed backed with the nice writing I completely inhaled this story, reaching the end and looking at the bold letters for a while. It was good, it was very good, but it left me wanting more as there was no real romantic part except for a light flirt and the exchange of phone numbers. I made me wish for a bit more romance there.
However, it was a nice short and I’d recommend it to people who like the “don’t-make-plans-for-life’ll-throw-em-away” idea.
Blurb:Flirtatious Rhys loves nothing better than chatting up handsome strangers on the job—until quirky Jareth, a player with unique moves, captivates him with absolute silence.
Server and bartender at Rook’s, a restaurant rumoured to be lucky for lovers, Rhys enjoys his life to the fullest. A playful social butterfly, he revels in flirtation and flights of fancy. Though he’s never been one for settling down, after seeing so many happy couples in action he’s started to wonder if it’s about time.
Then Rhys meets Jareth. Or, more properly, Jareth meets Rhys, jumping the terrace fence at Rook’s when they’re closed and there’s no crowd to be lost in. Quirky and compelling, Jareth catches the loquacious Rhys’ attention with deliberate, absolute silence. No matter how Rhys may tempt him, Jareth refuses to speak a word—but there are other ways to get his point across, and Jareth has no problem making his intentions and desires for Rhys crystal clear.
Communicating with the captivating charmer is a challenge, but Rhys is having the time of his life playing the quiet game. He might even—much to his surprise—have started falling for Jareth, a man who makes his own luck when it comes to love
Review: I loved the premise of the story, hence why I chose to review it. But, I just couldn’t get into it for some reason. Rhys is clearly the kind of guy that everyone man loves to love – literally. And Jareth is a quite mysterious sort, who every man would want to get to know. His air of mystery is appealing and you want to know he’s ‘chosen’ not to talk. The reader must assume that the story will be revealed and that the jig will be up eventually. And, since it’s a short story, it’s not going to take that long to get to the point. Spoiler alert: In a noisy world, sometimes the best means to be noticed is to simply remain quiet – sort of the ‘pregnant pause’ notion.
The story progresses and the reader’s questions are answered, but the only missing piece is ‘why’ should we care about Rhys and Jareth? What is it about the two characters that should make the reader want to root for them? A quirky, sexy, mysterious man is not enough to make me think that the pro and antagonist should end up together. I took solace in the notion that The Rook is meant for lovers and that this is the premise behind why Jareth and Rhys must get together.
The author’s use of non-verbal cues is nicely handled and so from a writing standpoint, that is very, very clever. Jareth leading Rhys along “the quiet game” is interesting to read even knowing what the end will eventually be. The men only know each other a few days and the end should seem contrived, but it doesn’t. The reader can assume that the capitulation has its precedent in the unusual progress of their relationship.
This is a fun short read for anyone not seeking a deep story, but instead a quick romp, maybe over a lunch of curry and dark beer (a feature at The Rook).
Publisher: Total E Bound Publishing (September 27th 2013)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Reviewer: Cat
Blurb:A suicide mission to avenge the death of his family brings an outspoken professor face-to-face with his worst enemy, and a new chance at life and love.
He’d topped the Paranormal Security Council’s hit list at one time, but Professor Nathan Valte has been given a second chance. Instead of moving on, Nathan is pedaling backward. Consumed with guilt and grief, he sets out for revenge, hunting the leopards who brutally murdered his wife and child. Armed and ready to die, he heads into the Colorado Mountains.
In Nathan’s way, preventing him from achieving his goal is one of them. The enemy. In the arms of his worst nightmare, Nathan finds forgiveness and acceptance. In the arms of a leopard lies hope for a future, if only Nathan is brave enough to embrace mercy instead of retribution
Review: This is book three of the Paranormal Security Council series, yet stands alone ok. You do know more about the past and why Nate is like he is if you read Till Surrender.
Nate is still suffering from his loss, even though he realizes not all paras are responsible for his wife and daughter and not all are bad. He feels he has no reason to live and just wants to get his own justice by killing the leopards that killed his wife and daughter and joining them. Yes, the poor man is on a suicide mission.
Pres has problems of his own, he is dealing with personal issues with is long-time lover Ian, One of the council leaders has come up missing and another is ill, and he has another secret that doing this mission with Nate will force him to look at some skeletons in his closet he doesn’t want to see.
I love, love, love this series. I like the diversity of genres. Some books are M/M, some are M/F, and all are amazing
I love the depth and connection of the story and characters. You can feel the pain, the need, the frustration. It’s amazing!
I’ve been waiting what seems forever for this story and was not disappointed! I will warn you these stories do end with cliffhangers! Bites nails waiting for the next one!
I highly recommend this if you like paranormal series, shifters of all breeds, unique types of paranormal characters, suspense, some very hot mansex and cliffhangers!
Blurb: As ranger Mason Lake settles into his new job at Shenandoah National Park, he is quickly tested with a morning crammed full of annoying calls for service and ominous weather. The only bright spot is a phone call from his boyfriend, Jax, wanting to meet for lunch…but a heated argument ensues when the pair finally catches up.
Before they can make amends, a frantic driver interrupts, reporting a badly injured hiker. The other rangers in the area are all occupied, but Mason needs assistance to rescue the wounded teen. Will Jax be willing to set aside their differences to help, before the storm breaks?
Review: This story is a follow-up from Avery Dawes’ Mountain Memories, featuring ranger Mason Lake pianist/composer Jackson “Jax” Chamberlain.
The story itself is quite simple, easy flowing, and a rather unchallenging one despite the title wanting this to be a bit of a drama. At least I didn’t see anything dramatic happening, more like a couple having a little bump along the way, which they easily overcame.
From the blurb I also expected some sort of angst what with the couple running against time to save a teenager before the storm caught up to them, however that intensity was nowhere to be found in the text and as I already said everything flew out quite predictably.
What made me not get attached to this story though was mostly the lack of chemistry between the pair and the rather bland narration of their life together. I kept thinking that I needed something more, something to keep me pinned on my desk eager to read this. As it is, I never felt anything more than a slight detachment, even as the core of the story was interesting and should have held my attention.
Blurb: Bro Sumner loves his girlfriend, Lacey Adair, who underneath her pretty dress is in fact a boy, and she loves him right back. They are an exclusive item in high school, but they face some dangerous opposition, including a bullying fellow jock on Bro’s football team and Lacey’s violent alcoholic father. Lacey gets some martial arts training from an ally, and both she and Bro end up having to use fists to defend themselves. Still, their high school years have been mostly happy. Their differing plans for the future after graduation, however, seem to separate them by thousands of miles.
A compromise with the help of relatives and friends means Bro and Lacey will go to school only an hour apart, but they still miss each other. It’s not long before they make new friendships and discover new romantic possibilities. Temptations, jealousies, distance, and expanding horizons could sever their relationship forever unless they can keep their dream of a life together alive in their hearts.
Review: This was a pretty good book. I felt that I would have appreciated it more if I was younger, however it was well written. I loved the fact that even though Lance/Lacy’s father was a mean drunk, that he got help and was trying to make up for everything he had done. Even though there were many who were homo-phobic there was even more acceptance. They went through many of the same problems others go through the only difference is they succeeded.
Blurb: Carter Johnson never had a clue that the simple act of volunteering to help pack goodies for our troops might lead him to a possible romance. The first time Carter sees PFC Andrew Fraser, he’s attracted to the Purple Heart recipient. Not just the man’s eyes or mouth draws Carter to Andrew. It’s his heart, courage, dedication, and valor as well. Imagine his surprise when he finds out the attraction seems to be mutual. Is love on the calendar for every Sunday at one?
Review: A very sweet story albeit extremely short Every Sunday at One is a snippet of how Carter got to meet and start dating Andy.
While there is not much of a plot here, I think the emotions displayed the injured veteran and the kid that had to grow up and take life seriously, along with understanding what a relationship with Andy really means were quite nicely written.
Very short, quite sweet, and utterly engaging with an underlying sense of humor this story is perfect for a break read.
Blurb: Rig has a secret. Sometimes, when he’s alone, he put on one of Rock or Dick’s old camo jackets and gets off wearing it. What happens when he’s caught in the middle of things by Rock and Dick themselves?
Review: I’m going to sound so cheesy, but this was a naughty, naughty read. Made me giggle like stupid. What can I say, I find threesomes awesome, but this one was written in such a fun, fun way. Yeah! Made giggle on top of everything else…
Honestly, there’s nothing more plot-wise here. This is a story about a threesome relationship. Two of the guys used to be Marines once upon a time and Rig secretly misses that. So once in a while, when he’s alone, he explores this uniform fetish he’s developed, until one day he gets caught.
Imagine getting early home and finding your lover working himself. Now that is an invitation one can’t resist, and damn if Sean Michael doesn’t deliver a hot erotic scene to blow your mind. It’s playful, sensual, and sexy as hell. It had me verging between panting and giggling stupid at the whole deal.
So there, you want a fun little bite, this extremely short story is strongly recommended.
Blurb: Five years after an accident in the Army left Jim blind, he’s braving the summer heat and a new guide dog to walk in the 4th of July parade with the other Wounded Warriors. In Jim’s imagination, he finished the parade, got down on one knee in his uniform, and asked Milo The Question. But a touch of heatstroke wasn’t in his plan, and he still hasn’t found Milo in the crowded fairgrounds. It’s going to take perseverance, strength, and a little love from Milo to get Jim through this Dog Days March.
Review: Jim had thought it would be easy for him to walk the parade and find Milo at the end of it, but he hadn’t considered the heat and how strongly it would affect him. He doesn’t want to blow this up, doesn’t want to be trouble again, but his lover of four years never seems to mind. Anything you want is something Milo never says in vain, but means it completely. Well, what Jim wanted was for this to be a perfect day so he could pop the question. That won’t happen now. But, in the end, what is more perfect than the two of them together?
Such a lovely read this one, sweet and gentle, made out of the finest emotions. I loved its characters. Jim and his silent strength. His dignity and charm were so palpable; it was just so nice reading about him. And Milo, well you always get a certain respect for partners of veterans who stay strong and loving, beside them all the way in such unselfish way.
This quick story even though a bit melancholic was very enjoyable. Strongly recommended for the romantic souls out there.
Blurb:Jonathan Mendoza used to live an even crazier life, partying with his tight-knit travelling performance troupe whenever he wasn’t on stage belly dancing. When his sick mother begged him to change his lifestyle, he agreed to try to live sober, but that change is hard. Neither is it easy to stop staring at Dean Winters after he nearly knocks the man over before a performance.
A former recluse, prone to panic attacks after surviving a traumatic accident, Dean isn’t Jonathan’s usual type. Still, Jonathan is irresistibly attracted to him, and decides to cure the itch with a one-night stand. But that night, he’s shaken by Dean’s kindness and consideration—something he’s not used to in a lover or a friend. His best friend, Rachel, who co-owns the troupe with Jonathan, sees Dean as a threat to their friendship and to the troupe—the dream they’ve worked together to build. She reveals a cruel and possessive streak that could do much greater damage on both fronts, and Jonathan realizes he will have to choose between the nomadic life he’s lived and the man who is stealing his heart.
Review:This is Jonathan’s story. It is narrated in his voice. Ms. Forcine’s development of Jonathan’s character is impeccable. In him, we find a flawed, drug and alcohol-addicted person, who for the sake of his mother, has decided to go into recovery without seeking the support of his dance troupe, whom he thinks of as family. This illustrates the strength of Jonathan’s character and his ability to overcome many types of adversity. Jonathan is then introduced to Dean, an equally flawed character who has panic attacks. While the reason for his panic attacks is not explained until quite late in the story, these two damaged men collide and there begins the roller coaster ride. Over the course of the novel, we learn that Jonathan is so much more than we first see through his relationship with Dean and other secondary characters. He is at his core, good, decent and honest. Instead of a man who is slowly unraveling due to personal crisis, we find a man who battles adversity to find his own redemption through love and acceptance. We feel this through the beautifully crafted character sketches of Ms. Forcine’s. This allows the reader to bond with both Jonathan and Dean and to root relentlessly for them to succeed.
When one reads a novel, one wants to be transported and be able to feel like we are walking side by side with the characters, feel, and experience what the characters are feeling and experiencing. Ms Forcine makes the reader anticipate the HEA of her heroes. Instead of a simple road to happiness, she has done a wonderful job of taking the experiences of drug addiction, loneliness, self-flagellation, severe anxiety, dysfunctional friendships, betrayal and crippling fear, to show us how Dean and Jonathan save each other in the most beautiful and rewarding way. While doing this with her plotline, we experience great descriptive visuals of the setting and environment, which only enhance the tale she is weaving.
If it sounds like there is a lot going on in the story – there IS. Is it handled well? DEFINITELY! At no point does the reader feel overwhelmed or the need to suspend their belief at what is happening. Everything is real and believable. And you can actually foretell some of the things to come, but Ms Forcine handles it with such aplomb that it is not overly predictable and pedantic. Now truth be told, there is a high degree of predictability in the story, but it is so well written and crafted that you actually enjoy reading and experiencing what the characters are experiencing. The reader is allowed to tag along with Jonathan and Dean through their interaction with secondary characters in the book who are also so well written that they drive the story seamlessly forward.
Thank you ,Ms Forcine, for taking all the key components of a great story: plot, setting, characterization and the rise to conflict and eventual resolution and then weaving your characters through the plotline for a very entertaining and satisfying story.
Blurb: Donovan C. Plummer has a problem. He’s too obsessed with his job as a journalist for the D.C. Herald to keep a man in his life. Eight months into his present relationship with Chet Michaels and Donovan’s job is already putting a strain on their relationship, so Donovan decides to take Chet away from everything and go on a seven-day cruise. The only problem is that Donovan has a big story about to hit involving a conservative senator caught in a homosexual liaison, a story that brings death threats to Donovan via e-mail. It isn’t until the death threats follow Donovan and Chet on vacation that the perfect romantic getaway becomes the Vacation from Hell.
Review: This was a really good story. It had a great story line, just needed to be a little longer, but would recommend reading it. Donovan Plummer is a journalist for the D.C. Herald. He’s been working hard to get a politician busted for hiring young men to sleep with. He finally finished his report and turned it in to his editor. So now, he and his boyfriend of eight months decided to take a cruise. It turns out it is a test to see if him and Chet could possibly live with each other. Danger comes to them and the true test is to survive. I can’t wait for book 2.
Blurb: Aaron is a small town fire captain, and his passion for his lover, Zak, is hotter than any fire he might be called to tackle. He weaves his home and work life effortlessly together, knowing that no matter what he may be called to deal with, his lover will be waiting at home, ready to take good care of him.
Review: This was a nice little story about Aaron, a fire captain, and Zak, an artist. The men are already in a partnership that was described in a very appealing way. I liked the fact that these guys were so playful with each other even as they were together for a long time.
Their everyday life was quite normal, but the occasional charity event made for some fun and teasing. One such even was the car wash the fire department pulled for homeless kids. Now, the visual effect of said scene was hot. I sat there reading and re-reading this particular scene daydreaming and well, letting my imagination roam wild.
I, however, was not the only one affected, as the characters took advantage of the heat accumulating and next thing I’m aware of is this really hot bedroom scene were all the teasing of the day is let loose in a very erotic scene.
But, despite the short length, this read was not all fun and games. A fireman’s job has its bad days and a graphically detailed accident scene brought us back to reality and how ugly it can sometimes be. If only we all had a solid relationship like Aaron and Zak.
I liked this story a lot. As said above, it was fun, it was erotic, and it had a dose of reality in it that appeals to me. This ends up being a very enjoyable comfort read. Recommended!
Blurb:With nothing to lose after getting booted from the Dallas Symphony, concert flutist Adrian Mylonas follows a friend’s recommendation to take work as a satyr at Scarborough Renaissance Festival. While playing his pipes, Adrian spots a man unloading elephants. Ed Costa has lived his whole life running elephant rides at various festivals around Texas. He inherited the job from his father, and is teaching the family trade to his five-year-old son Eddy, who is the center of Ed’s life. He likes the life he leads, but he begins wondering if he’s missing out because he doesn’t have someone special to share it with.
The songs of the elephants and the colorful life of the faire capture Adrian’s imagination, and as he gets to know Ed, the rugged man sets his heart free. He begins to think he could leave his careful and sophisticated life behind for new music, new habits, and new love
Review: Adrian is a Concert Flutist and pretty full of himself. He is also very gifted in music and follows his heart and the music. Sometimes that gets him in trouble. He loses his job in the orchestra after one of these mishaps and the conductor/ composer threatens to ruin him for changing his music. Sebastian, Adrian’s best friend, tells him he can get him a spring job at the upcoming Ren faire as a Satyr selling flutes, it would be fun and also give him plenty of time to reinvent himself and work on his own music.
I love the renaissance and the modern takes on the Ren faires .There is just something magical about this topic. This story is quite magical even though it is not a paranormal or historical but a modern-day take on the popular festivals. This way you get a bit of both worlds.
I love a good character driven story and this one is exceptional in that department. All the characters are interesting, easy to relate to even though Adrian is not your run of the mill person. He is selfish, conceited but does have a good heart. As the story, moves on I found myself liking him more and more. Also in here you have animals and this one particularly elephants. The elephants were fabulous and really added a wonderful dimension to the tale. And then there are children. Yes, Ed is gay but has a son that is five and a handful. Eddy adds a sweetness and charm to the already great story.
I highly recommend this if you like Renaissance festival, elephants, musicians, artistic people, good fathers, children, and a very good romance.
Blurb: Patrick wouldn’t say that the last thing he’s expecting while walking his dog is to run into his ex-partner — he did move to Jasper’s favorite town, after all — but it’s still a shock to the system. Maybe even more so when they end up on a coffee date. Patrick’s disabilities, caused by the accident that took him out of the Army, combined with Jasper’s lingering resentment over the secrecy that eventually broke them up, make for a rocky first date. Is practice enough to make perfect this time?
Review: Well… damn! Talk about a quick read to rip your heart out and you shall get it. Jeez, I’m still a bit sad over this read, even as it ended well the happiness came hand in hand with the sadness and leaving a weird blend of emotions in its wake.
So the blurb says more than enough. I only want to add that for such a short read both characters had a great appeal for me. I was drawn to them, Patrick because he makes you want to hold and love him, and Jasper because he’s so freaking cool, and toward the end there he was also so freaking erotic that makes you wanna jump his bones.
Lovely writing, well set flashbacks, and a great story. Yeah, if you’re looking for a read with a full range of emotions this is it. Recommended!
Blurb:Fox McHardy leads a charmed life. Puget Sound penthouse, gorgeous boyfriend, jet-setting job — everything he’s ever wanted, he’s gotten, including the heck out of the small Iowa town he grew up in. Even the trip he takes to Miami to surprise his boyfriend Jeremy is something of a long-shot wish fulfilled.
Until he arrives in South Florida.
Once things start to unravel, they do so with alarming speed, and he finds himself riding shotgun in a rented convertible with his new sworn enemy faster than he can say, “I want my old life back.”
During an unscheduled stop on the cross-country road trip From Hell, Fox passes up a perfectly good opportunity to keep his mouth shut and finds himself planning the town’s first legal gay wedding — his own, to a man he’s pretty sure he should hate. But someone needs to set a positive example for the queer and questioning youth in this corner of Middle America and, after creatively arranging certain of the facts of his life more attractively, he is proud to offer himself up as a role model.
Small Town, USA, steps up; the grooms are widely celebrated, and generous offers of food, flowers, and picture-perfect venues pour in. The only real challenge will be keeping the lies straight and the truth under wraps until they can get out of town.
Review: I debated back and forth between a four and five on this. I have to say it started about a bit slow and bounced around so much I wasn’t sure if I was in his now or past. After a few chapters, it finally clears up and it’s the present and s…t starts hitting the fan. Be prepared because things really go haywire and then you won’t want to put the book down.
Fox has the perfect life or so he thinks. He has been with the love of his life and husband for twenty years and the relationship is perfect. He has his dream job though there are rumours the airline will go out of business he doubts it since there have been hiring a lot of new people to make the luxurious trips even better for the clients. He has money in the bank, a beautiful condo in Seattle and a high limit credit card. What more could he want. He sees a chance to take a flight that will mesh with his husband Jeremy’s and decides to surprise him. In Miami, the stuff all starts hitting the fan and Fox is forced into one heck of a reality check.
Ok I couldn’t help but love Fox. This story really had the twists and turns. At times, you wanted to cry with Fox and at times, you wanted to laugh. You really should read this for a good chuckle even though it at someone’s misfortune. You learn a lot about conceit, confidence, deceit and true love.
I highly recommend this if you like a heartfelt romance, twists and turns, fate and some fairly hot mansex.
Blurb: Cadet Lieutenant Mike Ruggiero loves Future Service members of America summer camp: fresh air, exercise, tactical training, wilderness survival…, and cute guys. But he’s trying not to think about that. Here, he’s just a normal soldier. But when a rumor gets out that someone in Ruggiero’s squad is gay, it looks like all the coming out drama from back home is about to come crashing back.
I just loved this short story, again wishing for more because there really, really should be more about Mike and Dante.
After some troubled years in high school where coming out was not all love and sunshine, Cadet Lieutenant Mike Ruggiero is finally finding a family in FSA camp, bonding with his squad members and actually forgetting all about gay, straight etc. All it matters is his training and he feels great about it, until rumors of a gay guy existing in camp started spreading.
“Here we go again,” he thinks and fear of the same dark times he lived in high school covered him, only to vanish in thin air when his entire squad seemed supportive. And just as he was starting to feel elated that his friends were so cool with him, some negativity comes from one of his squad members. Dante is not appreciating Mike “claiming” to be gay that much…
I just loved it. It was interesting, it was griping, it made want more and more, and Dante, oh man, this character had me screaming inwardly at the author saying: “forget about the MC and focus a bit more on Dante for crying out loud.”
So no, this was not the hot, steamy, stimulating erotica, it was a rather sweet and slightly emotional read, but that was more than ok with me. Strongly recommended!
Blurb: After fifteen years playing pro hockey, Aaron Buckley screws up, and his mistake and his attitude get him sent down to the minor leagues. His new team is in his old city, where he started his career in hockey, and also where he left his boyfriend behind. His luck hasn’t improved since joining a team of rookies and kids, but he has discovered that Zach—the ex-boyfriend who could never compete with hockey for Aaron’s love—is still in town. Aaron has a second chance to answer the same question: Zach or hockey? But maybe it’s time for a new question.
Review: Short, Sexy and Steamy! Are there any other colors?
Aaron Buckley is a closeted pro hockey player with an attitude. One wrong decision lands him in hot water, and drops him down to the minors. He ends up back in his hometown surrounded by rookies and his ex, Zach.
Zach is a sports writer and, unlike Aaron, he’s completely open about his sexuality. In fact, it was Aaron’s closet that ultimately came between them some fifteen years ago. Zach has never forgotten his first love, so when he and Aaron come face to face again after many years, sparks fly. Literally.
I absolutely loved the concept of the story. The closeted pro hockey player who is strong fierce and independent on the outside, but so uncomfortable with his sexuality that he suffers from that constant inner turmoil. And then there is Zach who is comfortable with who he is inside and out. The two of them balance each other.
The story was written in present tense which can be hard to follow sometimes, and I think that the condensing this story for a novella hindered the character development a bit. Aside from that, it was a fun, short and sexy read. I really enjoyed the scene in the hallways of the arena, one word redefined, quickie! But I was a teensy bit disappointed that I didn’t get to see what exactly these two big boys could do in the confines of the car. Hot, sexy, sweaty men and Hockey, I’m In!!
Blurb: Boston Police Detective Kyle Kearney’s been burned by love before and takes a hands-off approach to his love life… until he meets book expert Roman Archambault. After Roman’s invaluable assistance with a troubling murder case, and egged on by his police partner, Kyle asks Roman out. Their instant attraction sweetly develops into much more.
Review: This story is very cute and sweet. Although the main character is a homicide policeman, it lacks the angst that usually follows them. This focuses more on the sweet beginning of a relationship.
Kyle is a very nice character and quite hot as well, but the fact that his job is demanding, always butts in when least expected, and on top it’s quite dangerous has left Kyle with a series of failed dates and relationships that died before they even started. Until he met Roman.
Now Roman is a most eclectic character. He’s French and he has that charm following him. He’s the dream Kyle never dared having; calm, sweet, understanding, and incredibly hot.
What I mostly liked in this story though was their first date. It was as awkward as a real life first date goes. Loved it, loved the fact that not everything was immaculate and that a great dose of reality was included.
As I said a very sweet read that makes you go all “awww” in the end. Recommended!
Blurb: Police officer Evan feels real sympathy toward the family of the injured rodeo rider he helped care for, enough so that he visits Rowdy in the hospital while they wait to see if he’ll recover. He tries hard to fight his attraction to Rowdy’s brother, Russ, because it seems ghoulish, but he can’t help but notice how caring and hot the ex-military cowboy is. Russ thinks Evan is not only a hero, he’s a good guy, and not hard to look at, either. Is comfort the only name of the game when these two get together?
This story was quite sweet and drove home the fact that when you show a little kindness you might get it back tenfold.
Evan is this sweet, selfless countryman and as a character, he’s immediately lovable. Of course, his kindness, while it started without ulterior motives, ended up a bit on the selfish side as Russ is beginning to be an obsession for him. As much as Evan tries not to make himself obvious, he fears his longing is escaping from the cracks. But Evan is in for a big surprise when, after offering a comfort dinner to Russ, things get intense and hot between them.
I loved this pairs chemistry and the way their relationship developed. I liked very much the fact that it wasn’t rushed. And the ending was quite satisfying in the fact that not only was it sweet and perfect, but it lacked the mushy and sappy feeling short stories have a tendency for.
Blurb: Forced to live behind a lie because of a promise he made to his sister, Kurt’s been celibate for twelve years. It’s not so much the sex he misses, but the chance at a family like the one his parents brought him up to expect. Then he meets Sasha, and it becomes all about the sex. Though he tries hard to resist, Sasha’s just too damn gorgeous, and Sasha wants him. So why not just give in?
Throwing himself with abandon into the Sydney gay scene, millionaire Sasha Harrison becomes playboy celebrity known to everyone as “Silver.” It was fun at first, but after five years of being the media’s meal ticket, he now just wants to be left alone. Hounded by reporters, he hides out with Kurt, the one guy who has no idea who he is, or was. But that’s the problem. Kurt doesn’t realize Sasha’s not used to being turned down, and Sasha’s not used to being with nice guys.
Review: The start is interesting and lays a foundation for many possible directions with this book, but becomes a bit predictable further in. I like the character of Sasha but there is so much more room for further character building with him. An interesting story of attraction, closet cases, and the little rich boy fantasy, but I wanted to know more about Sasha’s back story, more drama, more angst. There’s a lot of smexy scenes, and some odd turns and twists. I thought we were going to read more of Sasha becoming more of an assistant to Kurt, weaving himself further into Kurt’s life, and seeing more develop between Kurt, his sister and Sasha’s role. There was a wealth of possibility for deeper layers to this story with Sasha’s parents, his past, and his future with Kurt that just wasn’t mined. I think I’d describe this as more of the fantasy genre. Overall, an entertaining read.
Blurb:Chase Williams is a gorgeous but painfully shy web designer whose long-term boyfriend dumped him for being such a “nice” guy. Instead of meeting his buddies at the local bar for a drink, he helps his elderly neighbor with a DIY project. When a wobbly stepladder leads to a banged up wrist and a trip to the ER, Chase is convinced it’s the worst night ever. Then he meets his handsome nurse.
Matt Owens is the boy next door who loves working in the busy ER. He’s more than ready to clock out from his double shift until he meets his patient in Bed 4.
But will Matt’s attraction to Chase be enough to make him break his rule about never dating patients?
Review: Short… Sexy… and Steamy! My three favorite colors!! Sometimes a wobbly stepladder and a sprain wrist can be a blessing in disguise.
Chase Williams is shy, single, and lonely. He appreciates his independence, but sometimes longs for companionship. When he’s injured helping a neighbor his stint in the ER brings an unexpected surprise, in the form of a sexy PA. Will Chase get over his shyness and ask the guy out?
Matt Owens has a strict no dating patients or co-workers rule. A brief but disastrous relationship with a former patient left him a little raw. So when the adorably cute patient in bed #4 asks him out, he initially declines. But soon attraction outweighs the rules and Matt ends up back at Chase’s door.
The banter back and forth between these two first in the ER, then on the ride to Chase’s house, and ultimately in the bedroom is hysterical. I laughed more than once. The chemistry was undeniable from the start, and when they take it to the next level, it does not disappoint. I will definitely be looking for other books from these two authors.
Title: Jury Duty
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