Tag: Leigh’s Reviews

Superhero by Megan Slayer

200x300superhero_wd150413_1003Title: Superhero
Series: Hiding In Plain Sight, #1
Author: Megan Slayer
Genre: Fantasy
Length: Novella (104 pages)
Publisher: MLR Press, LLC (April 6th 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts
Blurb: He can levitate objects and predict the future, but no one knows his powers…until he finds a man worth fighting for.
He can levitate objects and predict the future, but no one knows his powers…until he finds a man worth fighting for.

Chase Bender moves objects with his mind and can read the immediate future. If anyone found out the man behind the mask had a lot in common with the regular man character, they wouldn’t believe him. What’s a man with super hero abilities supposed to do to get a date?

Dylan Foreman isn’t interested in jumping into the dating pool, but can’t deny the attraction when he meets Chase. Can the burning lust between a simple book-keeper and a man in spandex, and sporting a cape really last?

ISBN: MLR-1-02015-0392

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

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book started out so great. The writing was on point and the pacing was just right. I liked both main characters Chase and Dylan, along with Dylan’s son Nathan. The story was engaging and entertaining. The two men had good connection and things were looking good.

Both Chase and Dylan have been hurt in the past and are slowly getting to know each other. Plus Dylan needs to look out for his son. They are both sweet and gentlemen looking for someone to love. And I was really digging that.

Right after their first sex scene things started just not jiving the same way. Everything seemed to speed up and the flow of the beginning was gone. Things happened that just didn’t really need to in my opinion. They added angst that just did not work for me. It was too fake and convenient. And one made no sense at all. They really just annoyed me. Even the dialogue was off.

It had such great promise in the start. And it was still a cute story in the long run. But certain things with other people outside the relationship just bogged it down. I was on my way to loving this book and then boom, a couple of what the hell moments.

So all in all, a cute and sweet story with a few execution issues.

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

An Omega's Heart by Amber Kell

25333277Title: An Omega’s Heart
Series: The Under Wolves, #2
Author: Amber Kell
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (54 pages)
ISBN: 978-1-78430-588-8
Publisher: Total-E-Bound Publishing (May 22nd 2015) Available for Early Download April 24th 2015
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Reviewer: Leigh
Blurb: When everything is lost, the only thing left to fight for is love.

Conley Elnon has been abused most of his life. He agrees to help the War Council in uncovering a vampire mole in exchange for having the opportunity to find his family. When he meets his mate Jacob, he leaves him in order to track a mad bomber intent on taking out shifter camps.

Jacob refuses to let his mate escape. He’s waited too long to find his fated mate to let him leave before he’s had a chance to say little more than hello. When he finds his mate in the middle of vampire territory, Jacob has to use all his skills to help his mate figure out the truth between vampires and shifters and how they are responsible for what happened to Conley’s family.

Reader Advisory: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/an-omegas-heart

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order.
The wait is finally over and the next book in the series is here, Yay! OK on to the review.

Conley is on the hunt to find his mother and brother who believes are still alive and prisoners of the vampires. When he meets Jacob and realizes they are mates he still walks away with the hope they will find each other again.

However, Jacob does not let his mate get away that easily. He finds him again just in time to walk into a very hustle environment.
I loved these two. They are funny and sexy even in mortal danger. They trade one liners and banter throughout the story. Just one example:

“Idiot,”Conley scoffed fondly. He covered his face again. “You are the weirdest wolf I’ve ever met.”
“Good. That makes me different. I like different.”

Conley is an omega and many would see him as a weaker wolf. But he more than proves that he is very capable to fight and kill when needed. Jacob is so accepting of his mate and in fact finds it kind of hot. He sees nothing weak about his mate. Jacob is just happy to have been granted a fated mate.

This book was simply pure fun to read. I was laughing most of the way through it and highly enjoyed it.

That is something I have come to expect when reading an Amber Kell book. There is always a high level of humor, and this did not disappoint. It was well worth the long wait.

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

The Butcher and the Beast by Sean Michael, 2nd Edition

25278988Title: The Butcher and the Beast, 2nd Edition
Series: N/A
Author: Sean Michael
Genre: Historical / BDSM / Dub-consent
Length: Novella (96 pages)
ISBN: 978-1-78430-582-6
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (May 22nd 2015) Available for Early Download April 24th 2015
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Reviewer: Leigh
Blurb: Can a pirate and a doctor find love on the seas?
Stephen is a doctor, a practical man who wishes his sister wouldn’t worry so about the pirates that plague their island home. So it’s ironic that Stephen himself is set upon by just those pirates, who carry him off to heal their wounded captain.

John is a pirate captain, master of his fate and used to getting what he wants. And he decides he wants Stephen, even when the good doctor wants nothing more than to run away from him.
Can the beast convince the doctor who the sailors call the butcher to stay with him?

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of BDSM, non-consensual sex and dubious consent during captivity.

Publisher’s Note: This book was previously published elsewhere. It has been revised and re-edited for release with Totally Bound.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/the-butcher-and-the-beast

Review: I really had to laugh as I started reading this. Back in the day when I first starting reading romance novels, they were the good old-fashioned bodice rippers that I sneaked from my mother. And damned if this isn’t one except with two men.

Stephen is a very proper gentleman doctor who is abducted by a pirate crew to tend to their captain. Of course it isn’t just his wounds the captain wants attained to. So comes the forced seduction of the good doctor by the beastly pirate captain.

There is tons of sex. Pretty much all over the book. All and all it’s good hot sex. Very raunchy. There are light elements of BDSM with some pain play and a few other things. Definitely non-consensual and dubious consent through a good part of it.

The story is absolutely ridiculous and hilarious. But I feel no guilt in saying I highly enjoyed it. I found myself liking both characters with no real clue why. There is no real history on either of them. John is not a nice man and is very upfront about it. Stephen is almost a complete innocent. But it works in true bodice ripper fashion.

If you are looking for some deep meaning in your story this is not it. On the other hand if you are looking for something that will give you a good laugh and high sex content this should definitely do it.

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

Let Me Heal You by Marcy Jacks

letmehealyouTitle: Let Me Heal You
Series: Dragon Hearts, # 7
Author: Marcy Jacks
Genre: Fantasy/ Paranormal/Shape-shifter
Length: Novella (120 pages)
ISBN: 978-1-63259-283-5
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (April 18th 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Reviewer: Leigh
Blurb: Tatsu Lung, powerful dragon warrior for his nest, has to get over the fact that the man he secretly loved was in love with another. Not easy to do when he’s stuck in bed for weeks with an injury, but the cute human healer is interested in taking away his ache in more ways than one.

Nathan Price thought he was a human, until one amazing night spent with Tatsu revealed the truth. He’s part shifter, maybe even part dragon, and now he’s got a dragon child growing inside of him. He has to tell Tatsu, and he isn’t looking forward to letting the man who does not love or care for him, know that he’s about to become a father.

Nathan isn’t prepared at all when Tatsu insists on moving Nathan in with him, and since Nathan is a human, or at least part human, in a nest of dragons, he has no right to say no.

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/let-me-heal-you

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order.
Tatsu has finally met his match in human Nathan. Nathan is the only healer willing to work with Tatsu after he has taken a bullet meant for Kraigan. These two clash all the time in the healing clinic. Tatsu won’t stop moving around and keeps opening his wound forcing Nathan to keep fixing him up. Finally the passion explodes in another direction and they have a one night stand.

Three months later and Tatsu and Nathan are about to be tied together by a child. Tatsu uses the excuse, that for the safety of both the child and Nathan, they should move in with Tatsu. This causing its own issues. These two have so many misunderstandings and problems it’s not funny.

They both have issues that need to be worked through. Tatsu needs to get his act together and finally face the facts about his true feelings for both Kraigan and Nathan. Nathan has insecurities in his standing with Tatsu and needs to learn to trust him.
One thing they don’t need to work on his the sex. That is just fine between them. Although really there are not many scenes in the book between them. The ones that are a well written and sufficiently hot and sexy.

I actually enjoyed the calmer pace of this book. There is no real action, just the two men trying to work through and understand their relationship with each other. There is hint that the villagers may come back into play in future books and cause more issues. But mostly the book focused on Nathan and Tatsu, as they discover their feelings for each other.

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

Mile's Awakening by A.J. Jarrett

milesawakeningTitle: Mile’s Awakening
Series: Warriors of the Light, # 1
Author: AJ Jarrett
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novelia (144 pages)
ISBN: 978-1-61926-427-4
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc. (March 15th 2012)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Reviewer: Leigh
Blurb: A member of the Council of Paranormal Beings and leader of the Warriors of the Light, Ben has for centuries kept order in his world. Having been sent to destroy an evil vampire by the name of Malcolm, his mission gets diverted when he discovers the man Malcolm has been stalking is his destined mate.

Miles lived a quiet life, but all that changes when he gets caught up in a tug-of-war between good and evil. Being the fated mate to Ben and Malcolm has put his life in danger. Ben is the only one who can save him if he can just surrender his heart and accept his destiny.

In an attempt to protect Miles, Ben gives Malcolm the opportunity to take what he holds dear. Time’s running out. Can Ben save Miles from a fate worse than death? Or is Ben forever destined to be alone?

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/miless-awakening

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order.
This was a good start to the series. It was informative without being overly dragged down with information. I knew the basic setup of the world the author has created and the powers within a short amount of time.

So Miles is your normal everyday college student walking late at night. Right from the start I knew I liked him. He was funny even in his inner thoughts. He got better as he dealt with the paranormal world being thrown at him.

Ben is a leader of a group of warriors that fight against the evil paranormals. He is there hunting down one such evil dude, Malcolm, when he learns that Miles is his mate. Miles is also Malcolm’s mate.

I have to say I do have a soft spot for instant love and mating deals. And this is no different. It doesn’t hurt that the writing was good and fast paced. Plus the sex was reasonably hot.
I didn’t like the forced sex that happened, but luckily the author was able to save it in the end.

I enjoyed this book. The main characters were easily likable as well as many of the secondary characters. The theme, while maybe not completely different, it was very interesting and entertaining.

I look forward to reading more about the fight of good over evil and the world created.

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

Two Howls by Sean Michael

23750932Title: Two Howls
Series: Alpha, #4
Author: Sean Michael
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (65 pages)
Publisher: All Romance eBooks, LLC (February 4th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts
Blurb: Max is on the run, but is he running from his past, or toward his future? Only Ulf knows…

Werewolf Max knows desiring males is wrong, but he can’t help himself. When his pack nearly kills him in an attempt to cleanse him, Max runs. Jumping on his motorcycle, he heads north.

Ulf has lived on his own in the wilds of Northern Ontario for a long time. When he catches the scent of a stranger in his territory, he’s angry at first, until he realizes that Max is more than just another werewolf. They’re mates.
Ulf must make Max believe that two males can be mates, but just as he’s about to succeed, Max’s past catches up with him.

Will the home they’ve been hoping to build together be lost for good?

ISBN: 978-1-936387-81-6

Purchase Link: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-twohowls-1733836-340.html

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.

Max in on the run from his crazy radical pack in Miami who tried to cleanse him of being gay. After being on the road so long, he is tied and when he finds a trail that leads to a log cabin he decides to sleep for a little bit. However, he has stumbled onto the home of a lone alpha wolf named Ulf. Lucky for Max it turns at that Ulf is his mate. Ulf just have to convince Max that two males can mate.

This was a sexy and sweet little short. Max is so afraid that he will be hunted and what he wants is wrong. Ulf has to show Max that it is all right and what they have it meant to be. The way he does this is the sexy part. But he also teaches Max how to have fun and play again. That was the sweet.

The only thing is there is no real background on Ulf and why he is living alone in the woods. I would have liked a little more on Ulf I think. But other than that, it was an enjoyable fast read.

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

Beware of Dragons by Marcy Jacks

ecm-mj-dh-bewarethedragons3150128_0234Title: Beware the Dragons
Series: Dragon Hearts, #2
Author: Marcy Jacks
Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Shape-shifter
Length: Novella (121 pages)
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (February 7th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts
Blurb: Adam Rivers is still getting used to life as being the only human mated to a dragon in an enemy nest. His lover, dragon warrior Novik Grey, is always accommodating, even if there are others who want to see Adam gone.

After Novik rescues a friend of Adam’s, tension in the nest rises, and the humans are considering going to war against the dragons. This is enough to cause a lot of stress and anxiety throughout the dragons, and Adam doesn’t want to complain, even when a few people come a little too close, sound a little too threatening. Adam wants to take some of the load off of Novik’s shoulders by handling this himself, by proving that he doesn’t always have to rely on Novik to save him.

When the dragons get together and form a plot to get Adam out of the nest, without his or Novik’s permission, Adam might just be a little in over his head.

ISBN: 978-1-63258-973-6

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/beware-the-dragons

Reviewer: Leigh

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

At the start of the book Adam and his friend Jason are waiting for the return of Novik and some other dragons who went to the village to rescue Athy. When they get back everyone is happy for a time. At least until it is learned that the villagers are getting riled up to attack the dragons.

Now both dragons and the human servants are treating Adam and his friends like they have the plague.
The relationship between Adam and Novik has continued to strengthen. However the story was not all about them. There are also looks into other characters like Jason and Kraigan, and Blue and Lighting. These lead me to hope that they will have their own stories in the series.

Although this book was not as enjoyable as the first for me, I think it was also a way of preparing for the rest of the series. It explores other characters and also seems to give a possible story arc of the issue with the human village and the difference of opinion the dragons have with each other. It also dropped a couple of little bombshells off that I really want to get more answers on.

It was fast paced and well written, and with enough steamy moments to keep me happy without being too much. New characters and situations were introduced and have pulled my attention. So overall, I will be looking forward to more in this series.

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

Human Sacrifice by Marcy Jacks

ecm-mj-dh-humansacrifice3150107_0245Title: Human Sacrifice
Series: Dragon Hearts, # 1
Author: Marcy Jacks
Genre: Fantasy/ Paranormal/ Shape-shifter
Length: Novella (121 pages)
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (January 17th, 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Adam Rivers is about to be sacrificed to the bloodthirsty dragons for the crime of not paying his debts.
Instead of being eaten alive, he wakes up as he’s being touched in the most wonderful way he can imagine. Someone he knows, someone familiar, is on top of him, loving him, and claims that Adam belongs to him. Adam, not knowing what is happening, but just happy to be alive, willingly gives in.

His new lover is the very dragon who spirited him away. Novik Gray claims to love and adore Adam, and that he will do anything to protect him. Adam recalls saving Novik’s life ten years earlier, but is Novik simply confusing gratitude with love?

All Adam knows is that he wants to stay by the man’s side, but when a friend is put in danger, Adam will be forced to test just how much Novik truly claims to love him.

ISBN: 978-1-63258-807-4

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/human-sacrifice

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: Adam and his best friend Jason are tied up to be sacrificed to the local dragons. There dragons come for them and Adam somehow wakes up in a comfortable bed being pleasured by a handsome man with familiar eyes. Thinking he was now a slave, Adam doesn’t question things. Afterward, Adam learns the man is a dragon that he saved from dying ten years ago, and that Novik wants him as his mate.

Novik has wanted Adam for ten years. When he sees Adam is to be sacrificed, he takes the chance to claim Adam as his own. Adam is not sure about being a mate of a dragon warrior at first but he is willing to learn. However, he does not get that he is an equal among the dragons now, even if some of the dragon disagree. Both Adam and Novik have adjustments they need to make so their mating works.

Marcy Jacks has another dragon series going. This one is different enough that I did not feel like I was reading the same series. The dragons are physically different for one, and a few other things. I enjoyed this different take on the dragons in this series. The writing was good as I except from Marcy. It was engaging and entertaining. The sex scenes were hot and not overly gratuitous. Both MCs are easy to like and made me want their mating to work.

The story does end a little open-ended so I look forward to reading more in the series. There are several secondary characters that I would be interested in reading more about.

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

Farmer in the Dell by Stormy Glenn

ecm-sg-cc-farmerinthedell3150126_0154Title: Farmer in the Dell
Series: Cade Creek, #2
Author: Stormy Glenn
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (121 pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc (February 5th 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Mitchell Walker never wanted anything other than the simple life of a farmer—until he met Elliot Foster, and then his dreams changed. Elliot seemed to want the same thing until the day he disappeared without a word. Two years later, Elliot is back and Mitch has to decide if he’s willing to put his heart on the line again for a man who is afraid to commit.

Elliot Foster found heaven in the arms of a farmer. Family obligations tore him away and put him in hell. When the devil himself seems to have it out for Elliot, he does the only thing he can to protect himself and his family—he runs into the arms of the one man who means more to him than his own happiness.

But the devil has a long reach. When Elliot’s stepfather comes for him, will the men of Cade Creek be able to stop a man who believes he’s above the law or will Elliot pay the ultimate price for loving the Farmer in the Dell?

ISBN: 978-1-63258-763-3

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/farmer-in-the-dell

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order. Also, this is a spin-off of the Blaecleah Brothers series and takes place in the same town with characters from that series showing up.

Mitchell and Elliot first met two years ago at a party. For a week, they got to know each other, and develop feeling. After their one night of passion, Elliot goes back to school and then disappears from Mitchell’s life with only a note. Now Elliott is back and needs Mitchell’s help to protect his family.

Mitchell and his friend have brought the Walker family ranch from his parents. He has everything he wants, except the one person who got away. The last thing he thinks is going to happen is Elliot showing up on his doorstep with his three siblings asking for help. Elliot is running from his stepfather. The man who beat his mother to death. The man thinks he is above everyone, and his father’s mother gets him out of any trouble he gets into.

But Mitchell will not let anything take Elliot away from him this time.

Two men torn about by circumstances not their fault finally have a chance to be together. Even after two years, neither man has forgotten or gotten over the other. So when they reunite the sparks still fly between. And those sparks are pretty damn hot and sexy. But also, they are really sweet and loving together.

I enjoyed this trip to Cade Creek and the people who live there. They are always willing to take a stand and fight for those who they consider family. The two MCs adorable and easy to like. The bad guy is easy to hate and I was happy to see justice finally served.

This was a good addition to the series and I look forward to more.

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

His Soldier by Anna Lee

hissoldier_exlarge_PNG-210x336Title: His Soldier
Series: N/A
Author: Anna Lee
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (158 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (March 6th, 2015) Early Download February 6th 2015
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: Sometimes you find love where you least expect it. For Sergeant Ryder Brooks, that’s writing letters home to Dean Anders, his Army pen pal.

After a tragedy, as a way of honoring his brother and trying to cope, Dean becomes an Army pen pal to Sergeant Ryder Brooks. The two connect through letters and phone calls for a year, falling in love and making plans to meet when Ryder finishes his tour. However, in an effort to save one of his men who stepped on a mine, Ryder loses his leg. Broken and depressed, he doesn’t think Dean will want him. But once Dean learns what has happened, he immediately goes to Ryder, determined to help him heal and show him that he loves him no matter what.

Ryder has a long road of recovery ahead of him, but with Dean’s support, he realizes that his life isn’t over, it’s just beginning—if he’ll only give them a chance.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-437-9

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/his-soldier

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: Dean lost his brother in the Middle East to an IED. As a way to honor his memory, he becomes pen pals with Ryder who is still serving in the Middle East. As each letter is written and read, they are drawn closer together. After nearly a year, they have fallen in love with each other. However right before Ryder is set to be sent home, he risks his life to save one of his man. Due to this, Ryder loses his leg.

Thinking to spare Dean, Ryder tries to cancel their meeting. But Dean is not about to give up his man.

There are really so many things to love about this book. I am a sucker for soldiers, and the wounded ones always pull my heartstrings. Ryder was no different. Without Dean, he would have fallen deep into depression and PTSD. But Dean won’t let him go that route without a fight. And I love Dean for that. He faced each of Ryder’s insecurities head on. He proved to Ryder that just because he lost a leg he was not less of a man, and he could still do everything he did before, maybe just a little differently.

There was also a very strong supporting cast. Both Mama Beth and Jessie were awesome women that anyone would be lucky to have in their lives. Also Dean’s dog, so cute. The “villain” was an ass, and I was glad when he got his ass kicked.

Two men who have been hurt and lost find each other. They learn to overcome and growing stronger together. Perhaps it was a little sappy in parts, but I don’t care. The writing is top-notch and moves quickly. The MCs are well flushed out and easily connectable to. The sex scenes are more sensual than explicit in my opinion, although pretty descriptive.

All in all, I loved this book. I think this story was awesome and well worth a read.

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

Hephaestus by Cree Storm

cs-tl-hephaestus3150115_0252Title: Hephaestus
Series: Twelve Labors, #6
Author: Cree Storm
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (152 pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc (January 28th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Hera and Aries have taken over Olympus. The other Gods have one chance to free Zeus and take his rightful place.

However, in order to do so the other Gods must be willing to sacrifice their freedom for his. They have only a short time to accomplish this and the stones will lead the way. Twelve keys will release Zeus from Icarus and those keys are each a mate to the chosen ones. Each obstacle is a labor Hercules is all too familiar with. Can they succeed before their time runs out or are they all doomed?

Finding out his mate is a griffin and blind as well does not stop Hephaestus from pursuing the man. When his mate Timmy discovers that Hera was behind the attack that killed his family and there are more survivors, Hephaestus must go and help save the others and keep Timmy alive while doing it.

ISBN: 978-1-63258-871-5

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/hephaestus

Reviewer: Leigh

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

Timmy and his brother Wyatt have been in hiding for fifteen years since their flock was murdered. As their mother was a seer, she knew what was coming and hides them to project them during the attack. As Timmy is blind, his other senses have been enhanced.

One day during breakfast, Timmy hears two men talking about looking for a griffin. Timmy should have wanted to run, but something about one of the voices makes him hesitate.

Hephaestus was thrown out of Olympus by his mother Hera when he was born because she thought he was ugly and unperfect. Because he was so young, he did not heal correctly from the damage of when he landed in the water. He was rescued by the sea-nymph Thetis and raised with love. However even though the only thing wrong with him is a limp, he sees himself as his mother did and has low self-esteem.

When the two men meet, the pull of being mates is strong. They each have found the perfect match they need. Heph has someone who looks do not matter to, and Timmy has someone who sees him as an amazing and wonderful gift. This two were really sweet and I loved them. They each have issues but work them out together in between trying to figure out what Hera and Aries are up to now.

I really liked this addition to the series. Heph and Timmy are really pretty damn hot together. Also, they fit very well with each other. Both have had a lot of heartache and rejection in their lives that they understand each other. As the secrets of what Hera and Aries have done, they and their friends found ways to be strong and protect one another as they work to defeat the plans in motion.

I have to say I love the mates that the gods have been given. It makes no difference to them that they have mated to gods. They still find ways of getting their way. Which leads to some really funny moments. The only issue I really had was that there were some editing errors, like names in the wrong place that kind of distracted me from the story. But other than those, I really did enjoy the book.

Each book the intrigue and betrayal Hera and Aries have gone through to get what they want gets deeper and deeper. These two so need to get their asses kicked for all the deaths and pain they have caused. I can’t wait until that happens. So I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

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

Dante's Mates by Maggie Walsh

mw-btap-dantesmates3150121_0850Title: Dante’s Mates
Series: Beyond the Angel Pack, #1
Author: Maggie Walsh
Genre: Paranormal / Ménage a Trois
Length: Novel (216 pages)
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc (January 22nd, 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Vampire Prince Dante Calebrese has waited over 2,000 years to find his mates. One night, within minutes of each other, he finds both mates.

Wolf shifter Dale Cole feels an overwhelming sense of guilt after all the underhanded things he was forced to do by his evil sister and father. Dale feels he has no other choice than to leave this world.

Dragon Lord Dare Davis has been hiding in the fae realm for over 1,000 years after his race was nearly wiped out. He has learned to close off all emotion and just live his life for the next battle. But when the three can’t come together because of Dare’s inability to show or feel emotion, Dante banishes him from their lives in hopes of keeping Dale safe and happy.

Dare must find a way to show his mates that he can change and that they can depend on him. But Dante and Dale have trouble forgiving and forgetting.

ISBN: 978-1-63258-805-0

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/dantes-mates

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order. Features characters from the series The Angel Pack.

Dale has never had a good life, until he came to the Angel Pack to spy on them for his father and sister. Which made all the things he did to them that much worse for Dale. The guilt was slowly eating him alive. When he has finally has come to a decision to end his life he meets two men who claim to be his mates. But even than things are far from perfect.

Dare… I did not like him for a good part of the book. He was an emotional wasteland. Of course there are reasons, but still until they are revealed he sucked as a mate. He was distant, uncaring, and just a plan asshole to both his mates, but Dale most of all. He was not understanding of Dale’s needs, and he didn’t really care until he almost lost it all and had faced up. Once that happened, he actually became the mate that both Dale and Dante needed.

Dante is the Prince of the vampires. He is also the rock of the relationship between the three of them. He was understanding and caring of Dale. He took the time even with all that was going on to spend time with Dale and show him that he deserved to be happy. When push came to shove, he was willing to send Dare away in order to make Dale’s life easier and happy. Dante was also not afraid to kick ass when needed. But he could also being very kind and loving.

The book did mostly revolve around the mating issues of Dale, Dare, and Dante, but a whole hell of a lot about the ongoing issues with the rogues was revealed. There is some serious bad shit coming from the looks of it and I can’t wait to read more from both this series and the Angel Pack series. Also, the secrets that were revealed kind of surprised me.

This book was fast paced and the hits kept on coming. New characters of paranormals are introduced, and damn the history behind that is sure to be interesting. I am really digging the world Maggie Walsh has created and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

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

Size Matters by Sean Michael

91YGGkSVfHL._SL1500_Title: Size Matters
Series: What’s His Passion? Imprint
Author: Sean Michael
Genre: Contemporary / BDSM
Length: Novella (70 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (July 18th, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4.5 Hearts
Blurb: Trey is a natural submissive, but no one wants to take on a blind man. When Trey and Lucien hit it off, it could be the answer to Trey’s prayers.

When Lucien meets his favorite author at a book signing, he’s surprised to discover the man is not only blind, but also much younger than he’d expected. He’s even more surprised to discover that Trey shares a passion of his—BDSM.

Trey loves his life as a horror mystery writer, but it is a lonely one. Immediately drawn to Lucien, he’s surprised and intrigued when Lucien ferrets out his interests in certain aspects of BDSM right from the start.

Is Lucien exactly who Trey’s been waiting for, or is it too good to be true?

ISBN: 978-1-78430-123-1

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/size-matters

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This little story is about how Trey and Lucien first meet and start a relationship. Lucien is a fan of Trey’s books and goes to a books signing. The attraction they feel for each other is there from the start. Trey is cautious and agrees to meet for coffee at his local coffee-house. From there things get wicked sexy when they get back to Trey’s home. There are minor BDSM themes in this book. But there is a definite kink factor that they both share that was pretty hot.

What I really liked about it was that Lucien took the time to learn the different needs Trey had. Because Trey is blind, he needed touch and voice to feel more comfortable with what was happening. Lucien was turned off that Trey was blind and didn’t really treat him any different.

I look forward t o reading more about Trey and Lucien. I liked both MCs and enjoyed this little story. The two of them are really hot together with a side of sweet.

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

Rendition by Destiny Blaine

91-8+g19ZiL._SL1500_Title: Rendition
Series: N/A
Author: Destiny Blaine
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (110 pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc. (October 9th 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts
Blurb: Imprisoned for gang-related crimes they didn’t commit, Forrest France and Lawyer Manning enter the prison system with no one to depend upon except one another. Serving ten years without the possibility of parole, the men form an alliance that quickly spins into something much deeper.

After the prison hound pursues Forrest with unfavorable intentions, Lawyer claims Forrest belongs to him. Soon, Lawyer realizes it’s only a matter of time before proof of their sexual involvement is required and he’s prepared to kick up the heat with an unforgettable hook up.

When witnesses come forward to prove their innocence, Forrest and Lawyer gain their much-needed second chance. But as they try to reconnect with their former lovers and move on with their lives, they discover leaving the past behind is virtually impossible when a life sentence is hanging over their heads—one wrought with love, affection, and more passion than either of them have ever experienced on the outside.

ISBN: 978-1-63258-358-1

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/rendition

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: Forrest and Lawyer have been best friends for years. While trying to save Forrest’s younger brother from the local gang, they both get busted in a drug raid. Sentenced to ten years they are sent to a maximum-security prison. On the bus ride there, the big man in prison rapes a young man who talked back to him. During the confrontation Forrest and Lawyer draw the attention of the and Lawyer claims Forrest is his. This leads to the two of them having to prove it.

OK, the good first. The sex scenes between Forrest and Lawyer are hot. The writing is fast paced and it good. I enjoyed some of the interaction between the MCs and other characters. There were some pretty funny scenes. I liked both Forrest’s brother and Lawyer’s ex-girlfriend.

OK, for the bad. This book left me seriously stopping to think about things that happened and if that was even possible. An inmate was able to rape another on the bus with the guards not even trying to stop it. What the hell.

That same inmate later is allowed to be in a control room with CCTV and watch the cell Lawyer and Forrest are in, and get a blowjob from a prison guard at the same time. Another what the hell moment for me. There are several other things that happened that just left me shaking my damn head.

Overall, this was a decent book if only because the sex was good and I liked the MCs and SCs. But really, when I have to think too much if something was even legitimate it kind of ruins the book for me. There was just too many of those in it for be completely enjoy this friends-to-lovers story.

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

Rough and Tumble by Leah Blake

ecm-lb-lyd-roughandtumble3150114_0226Title: Rough and Tumble
Series: Love Your Dragon, #2
Author: Leah Blake
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (Approximately 82 pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc (January 24th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Jarrek Castalline is on the hunt for his kidnapped brother. When he ambushes the crew on the transporter where his brother disappeared, he discovers his mate is the commanding officer. Abducting his mate seems like a good idea at first, but by the time he reaches his hideaway, he can barely resist his fierce attraction to the unconscious and handsome captive.

Valken wakes to find himself captive to one of the Hynesin heirs, and his mate. Unfortunately, their first meeting goes south fast. Valken has little hope of convincing Jarrek he is not the enemy when his mate’s oldest brother is around, but he knows time is critical. His dragon needs to protect and claim his mate. He must get Jarrek safely on board the Dalistine before their enemies hunt them down and destroy them.

When Jarrek’s oldest brother goes missing, he and Valken realize that their enemies are closing in on them. Can Jarrek trust Valken to save his brother? Can Valken keep his mate alive?

ISBN: 978-1-63258-922-4

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/rough-and-tumble

Reviewer: Leigh

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

While looking for his missing younger brother that he believes has been kidnapped, Jarrek comes across his mate Valken. At first Jarrek is confused by what he feels, and tries to stay away thinking that Valken is his enemy. Valken doesn’t not help matters by keeping his mouth shut about what has been going on either.

Valken is not a happy man. He has been taken hostage off his own ship, by his mate and Jarrek’s older brother. Unbeknownst to the brothers he could have escaped at any time. He is just biding his time until he can claim his mate.
I liked both MCs in this book. Jarrek is doing what he thinks is the right thing, even though he knows Valken his is mate. Valken is a little put out that his mate is denying him. Plus the fact that he is being held captive. When the two finally clear things up they are pretty explosives, and really sexy.

The writing was done well and moved fast. More information is given about the heirs and their gifts. Also, it gives insight to the next books coming in the series. I also like the unique take on the dragon lore. I always enjoy reading about different takes on well-known themes. I look forward to the next books in the series.

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

Not Broken by Dana Marie Bell

81QzoB45eAL._SL1500_Title: Not Broken
Series: True Destiny, #5
Author: Dana Marie Bell
Genre: Paranormal, Alternate Worlds, MMF
Length: Novel (156 pages)
Publisher: Samhain Publishing (December 16th 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Slade Saeter endured centuries of torture, longing for the day he could claim Magnus Tate and Sylvia Grimm as mates. Now freedom is his, but nightmares still plague this son of Loki, and he fears his lovers will believe him too fragile to bond.

Magnus never thought he could have the woman of his dreams, not when she was broken by his own father, her heart shattered by Thor’s infidelities and their ultimate divorce. But Slade’s determination gives him a glimmer of hope.

Never one to let anything keep her down for long, Sylvia has long since healed from her ex-husband’s betrayals. But accepting her own stepson as a bonded mate? While it’s something she can wrap her body around, her heart is another story.

As three war-weary, damaged hearts slowly find balance among them, they form bonds of surprising strength. But with danger descending upon them with the fury of a Valkyrie, time is the one thing they may not have.
ISBN: 978-1-61922-387-5

Purchase Link: https://www.samhainpublishing.com/book/5278/not-broken

Reviewer: Leigh

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

Slade has endured so much at the hands of Odin and his sick twisted ways. He is now recovering from the last amount of torture he suffered through. But thankfully, he is no longer alone. He was rescued by his family and his mates. First though he has to convince both mates to put aside anything else they may have thought and accept what they could have.

Magnus has always wanted Sylvia, even when she was married to his father Thor. But he never went after her for many reasons. One being that he and his brother were conceived during one of their fathers affairs when married to Sylvia. But now he has Slade, and Slade will not give up until he has his third mate.

To be honest, I would have been just fine with only Magnus and Slade having a relationship. The first part of the book is just them and damn were they hot together and so damn sweet. Slade was an unexpected surprise to Magnus but he is more than happy to have him as a mate. Magnus takes such good care of Slade as he recovers and I just loved them both.

When they finally convince Sylvia to join as their third mate, I was OK with it. But in my opinion, she was not really necessary to the mating. I liked her alright don’t get me wrong. I just feel she did not really add as much to the relationship as Slade and Magnus did. But it may just be that she is not as kick ass in my mind as the other women in the series. I’m not really sure.

Overall, this was another good book in the series. Dana Marie Bell is one of the few authors I still read that does MF books, since I am most definitely MM these days. But she grabbed me a long time ago with this series and another one she does. So I will keep coming back. The hilarious scenes she writes draw me in every time. Plus those love scenes, and the pretty awesome characters, etc.

Vann's Victory by Sydney Presley

vannsvictory_exlarge_PNG-210x336Title: Vann’s Victory
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 *

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.