Title: Just Breathe Series: Primal Heat, #5 Author: Lynn Hagen Genre: Ménage a Trois / Paranormal / Shape-shifter Length: Novel (159 pages) Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (June 1st 2015) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: All Jake ever wanted was a perfect life with a bonded mate. He soon finds that life is never that easy and things can go very wrong. After having his heart ripped out twice already, Jake decides the perfect life doesn’t exist. That is, until he meets Zach and Quad.
Quad Cash is an enforcer for the Bourne Coalition but leads a double life. He’s a mercenary and has just been handed a contract to take out a Russian drug lord. But things go wrong and he barely escapes with his life.
Leaving a life of luxury behind, Zach becomes an enforcer in Stillwater. He’s lusted after Jake for three years, but when Zach is kidnapped by a man who swears he has intel that he doesn’t, his life is forever changed.
Can three men on different paths come together to build a life together, or will the insurmountable forces destroy them all?
Review: Each book in the Primal Heat collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.
Jake has had a hard life. His father was so focused and possessive of his mother, that he didn’t even want her near Jake or his brother Cole. When she had taken her life, he had shot Jake and Cole. Cole was insane, killing anyone that even comes close to hurting Jake. Jake had just wanted someone to love and for them to love him back.
It had not gone to plan.
Now he had two gorgeous men that didn’t even give him the time of day. One he had always wanted had left him after their one time together. Jake didn’t know what to do about Zach or Quad. They both acted that they didn’t want him, and then Zach finally makes a move and then leaves him. Now Quad is acting like he wants him.
Things are just about screwed the hell up.
Zach had never wanted a relationship. He wanted Jake but had never made a move. Then what does he do after their one night of sex, he runs. Then he ends up at his parents and his life is about to get even crazier. Russians mistake him for Quad and tear him up pretty good. Now he has two men and nights full of nightmares.
How can he go forward when his head is stuck in the nightmares?
Quad is a mercenary and kills those who deserve it. After a fucked up attempt at taking out the Russian drug lord, he heads home.
Those he tried to kill are coming after him. Then he finds and saves Zach from certain torture. On top of that, Jake is thinking that both of them are just screwing him over. Now he has to figure out how to stay alive when Jake’s brother comes for him, when the Russian’s send their assassin and two pissed off mates. This is not going to be easy.
When these three get their crap together it starts to heat up. At first I thought Jake came off as an omega, but then I realized he was not what you would think he is. He is an enforcer who just lived through some harsh crap. I wasn’t so sure Quad or Zach would ever figure it out. They don’t find their mates like many other paranormal stories do. They go through a primal heat that usually ends up with their mates pregnant. This is a bonus for me.
It was the perfect story for me and I loved it. I can’t wait to read the next story. What makes it even better is that the mates can get pregnant. There is nothing better than a male having to go through labor to me. When Lynn puts out a book I am usually there to eat them up. Trust me it will keep you laughing, crying, loving and having fun.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Title: The Bohemians, 2nd Edition Series: N/A Author: Sean Michael Genre: Contemporary / Ménage Length: Novella (109 pages) Publisher: Torquere Press Publishers (June 2nd 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts Blurb: Topaz is a free-spirit, loving easily, though searching for his true soul-mate. As soon as he meets Quincy, he realizes this is the man who has been calling for him in his dreams and he offers his whole self, body, heart, mind and soul, without thought.
Quincy gives away his heart too easily, and has been hurt in love more than once. Still, that doesn’t stop him from falling head over heels for Topaz when he first meets the man.
It seems like a match made in heaven, but Topaz lives with two men who are his best friends, and also his lovers. Will Quincy ever be able to understand that Topaz has more than enough love in his heart for his best friends and his soul-mate, or will Topaz’s bohemian ways be too much for Quincy to understand?
Originally published in the Bus Stories Anthology.
Review: This book was sexually hot, sensual, and wacky at times. It was also enjoyable read. It was also a little different from what I was expecting. Which is a good thing. I found myself laughing as much as fanning myself. Just leave your expectations of realism at the cover.
I loved Topaz. He is just free in all the good ways in life. He it like this little bundle of happiness and just damn adorable. Quincy is the opposite in so many ways, but he gets drawn into Topaz’s life and they fall in love.
However there is the issue of Leo and Stephan who are also Topaz’s best friends and have been his lovers for years. I actually liked both men too. They were a couple, but included Topaz in their lives and loved him.
This is mostly a happy telling of how two separate couples finding a way to make room in their hearts and beds for the other couple.
The dynamics are interesting, very sweet, and mushy cute.
Really this book is great for a light pick me up type read with a good amount of spice added.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Title: Fae For All Series: Cloverleah Pack 6 Author: Lisa Oliver Genre: Paranormal/ Shape-shifter/ MMM Ménage a Trois Length: Novel (253 pages) Publisher: Lisa Oliver (May 10, 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts Blurb: Jax Cooper never planned to meet his mates. A strong wolf shifter, who keeps his Fae heritage hidden, all Jax wants to do is keep his pack safe and his secrets tucked away. But when men turn up from another pack, all intent on stealing the two men Jax knows to be his, then Jax’s wolf has a hard time controlling himself.
Aelfric and Fafnir have been together for three hundred years. Not that unusual for two Sidhe Fae princes. Having known since puberty that their third destined mate was a wolf shifter, they are overjoyed when Dean, the sweet Omega from the Cloverleah pack gets in touch with them to let them know some possible mates have been found. Hurrying to the Cloverleah Pack, the two men not only find their mate, but also find out that the Cloverleah pack is in trouble – and it’s coming from all sides.
Trying to keep his head, and his mates, Jax has to rely on his friends from the pack to keep things safe. Between two other packs, vampires, the Shifter Council and the Fae Council all trying to intervene in what should be a simple mating process Jax has to wonder if keeping the two beautiful men, destined to be his, is worth losing his life over.
Review: Each book in the Cloverleah Pack collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. Now this was the perfect book. It gave me so much detail, attitude and heart. It had the perfect amount of sexual heat, desires, quirky attitudes, dangerous situations that made it what it is. I want to see more books like this. Not to mention you don’t get two sexy men but three.
This story gave me everything I could ask for in a story. I couldn’t seem to take my eyes off it the whole entire time. Each character gives you the best attitude for the story.
Jax was a wolf shifter and Fae. He had been banished from the Fae world by his grandfather, not even his mother stopped it. He hated everything about it, including the fact that his markings showed that he was to be mated to two Fae’s. He had known who his mates were when they had come across them some time before, but never said a word.
So when other paranormals showed up to catch the attention of Aelfric and Fafnir he knew he had to stop it. His wolf had been pushing him and now things were about to heat up.
Aelfric and Fafnir had been together for quite some time, but they never fully fulfilled their relationship knowing that they had a wolf shifter as a mate. Fafnir has always wanted the triad and had assumed that Aelfric wanted it just as bad. They had always been taught that wolves and other shifters were nothing more than pets, nasty animals.
So that was what they had thought to do at first, but when Dean saved them they saw different. The problem was Aelfric was a pain in the ass and still feared Jax. Enough so that he would hurt the wolf intentionally. It was going to be up to Fafnir to fix what they have done to their mate.
Then the Fae leaders had plans to get rid of Jax and Jax finds out that his banishment was his grandfather’s way of saving him. Times were changing and they all needed to change with it. With them and the other dangers coming at their pack, things were going crazy. Now if he could get his little blond mate to go along with being mated and to me I would think a good hard spanking would come in handy.
I would recommend reading this book, especially if you love shifters, Fae, vampires, hot sex, action packed plots and amazing storyline. There is something about the way that Lisa tells a story that will not only draw you in and keep your attention the whole time, but it will more than likely have you laughing your ass off at parts of it.
The characters are beautifully written with big hearts, however if you cross them, they have no problem putting you down. They will protect their mates with their entire lives. I had a blast reading this story. It caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end. It also gave me everything I could want in a book.
I can honestly tell you that this is going to be one of those types of series. One that I will have to read over and over. I love the way all the feelings they felt was involved in this story. It was the perfect story for me and I loved it. I can’t wait to read the next story. When Lisa puts out a book I am usually there to eat them up. Trust me it will keep you laughing, crying, loving and having fun.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Review:“Love Cubed” – the title and blurb caught my attention and drew me in. I was so excited to read this! Eddy LeFey is not a name I recognize, but I’m always willing to give first-time or new-to-me writers a chance.
I liked the concept/story, it held my interest, and my curiosity was most certainly piqued as to what exactly this “trauma” was that Francis had suffered. Francis and the rest of the characters were diverse and interesting; I wanted to know more about each of them as I continued reading. I loved the concept of a ‘throuple’ (new word to me) in a collegiate setting.
Those positives, the fact that I received the book as an ARC for review, and really, just wanting to know the outcome of these three young men are the reasons I did not DNF this book. Even with a good story and good characters there were glaring issues that I just could not overlook, and I did try.
The writing was problematic for me. There was some serious head hopping going on; I frequently had to stop to figure out who was talking/thinking. Then, the characters’ names were all over the place. If the character was speaking or being addressed, his name was in the sentence. It was extremely wordy and repetitive.
People were saying the same thing they had said a couple of chapters back and then some – so much of this could have been edited out.
In erotic fiction, phrases like “special place”, and “private place” are very uncomfortable to read, and tend to feel, well, creepy. If you’re writing about sex that is sexy to the characters, it should be sexy to the reader. The one major sex scene was equally uncomfortable as was the concept that the abused Francis would want to lose his ‘consensual’ virginity to an attempt of double penetration. With reference to the erotic dialogue, realistically, even college kids say cock, balls and ass.
Ah, college kids. Throughout the read, I kept pausing and telling myself -“College kids don’t talk like this!!!!!” The endearments were cloying and not realistic – “water-bug”, “song-bird”, “lover-boy”. People have boyfriends and lovers, not “intimates”. As simple as the writing was, the dialogue was much older and stodgier than the characters themselves. If that isn’t enough, characters were ‘emoting’. Okay… just tell me what they’re feeling. Use adjectives.
Please!!!!
I struggled with a rating for this; ultimately because I did like the concept, characters and plot I gave this a 2.5. Unfortunately I cannot recommend this book. However, I did (after putting this down) read other reviews and there are those that loved this book and everything about it. As a reader first and foremost, I urge you to do your research and come to your own conclusion.
Though this one most certainly wasn’t for me, who knows? It might work for you.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Title: Damien’s Past Mates Series: Capulet, #1 Author: Cree Storm Genre: Paranormal/ MMM Ménage a Trois Length: Novella (143 Pages) Publisher: Extasy Books (May 9, 2015) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb: Damien thought he was crazy when he went to sleep in 2015 and awoke in 1915. As if that wasn’t enough, Damien has to grasp he is surrounded by wolf shifters and two of them are his mates. Not knowing, if they follow through, everyone could die.
Alpha Asher, of East Capulet, has known that Alpha Asa, from West Capulet is his mate he could never have. Their packs have been at war for over 100 years. Banished to this realm, as a result of their war, or so they thought.
When Damien has a meltdown, Asher calls Asa in to help him. They cannot resist the mating pull any longer and the three become one. A Magic spell takes effect they did not know was written in the ancient logs the Elders hold and refuse to hand over.
Can the mates get what they need to save everyone or will they die trying to find out the secret?
Review: Damn my bank account is going to keep getting smaller and smaller if I keep finding stories that I love. I must admit when I read the blurb, I was a little apprehensive about it. I have never liked historical types of books. Then I looked at it a little longer and started reading it. Once I started I could not put the book down. It gave me everything I could want in a story and so much more. Hell not just two gorgeous men but three makes the windows steam up. You add in the fact that two of them are wolf shifters and I am sold.
Damien was having a very bad day. First he comes home to find his lover in a sandwich position. Then after taking off, he ends up in a place he did not know and his brand new car breaks down. Thankfully he sees lights and finds a cabin to rest in. Boy, he should have listened to his best friends tell him never to get out of the car and walk in the dark of night to a creepy cabin. He takes a little nap in said cabin in 2015 and wakes up to 1915. Must have been some night. Not to mention he hears men’s voices.
Asher sees the cabin that had not been there the day before and finds a gorgeous little man. To make things even stranger the man is his mate. Hot hell he has two mates, to bad Asa was from the pack they were at war with. He and Asa have been trying to find out how to stop the war so they could finally be together, and this little man might be the answer. Too bad he talked strange and what the heck was a car. So what does he do? Calls Asa for help.
Asa was just as shocked as Asher was, now all they have to do is to get the little guy to calm down and accept them. Well there is that and to find out why the elders were so against them getting their hands on the past records and why they wanted the war to continue. Things sure were looking up. The sex however is off the wall charts.
This was one hell of a story and I had a blast to read. I loved Damien and how he might be little but hell he can sure kick his mates’ asses. I loved it and cannot wait to get my hands on the next story. It gives you not only two men but three, wolf shifters, excitement, action, suspense and danger. This is the book you should read, trust me it was amazing.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Title: Jake Series: Kinky in Kansas, # 1 Author: Bea LaRocca Genre: Ménage a Trois/Cowboys Length: Novel (241 Pages) Publisher: Siren/BookStrand Publishing (November 19, 2014) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb: When Jake Campbell lands his dream job as ranch-hand in training at the Striker Ranch, more than one dream comes true for the handsome young cowboy.
Jake has never told anyone that he’s gay, but the powerful physical attraction that he feels for the foreman, Jackson Stone, and his right-hand man, Nate O’Connell, leave no doubt in his mind that handsome, muscular men do it for him. They’re probably both straight though, I mean, most guys are, right?
Jake decides, better to keep his desires to himself, than risk being rejected, ridiculed, or worse. So, he keeps his mouth shut and waits. He doesn’t have to wait long as Jackson makes his own desires known at the first opportunity. Thrilled to learn that Jackson and Nate are together and that they both want him to join them, he eagerly embarks on his first sexual adventure.
How can they build something more when trouble keeps coming their way?
Review: I have got to say that as the first book to this series I was quite impressed. The story has a serious tone to it but there is a bit of humor in it that makes it enjoyable. The characters are told with a touch of humor, a sexy look and a big heart. You can usually tell with in the first paragraph whether a story was told with love or that they just wanted to rush it through. This is one of those stories that you can tell that the author put a lot of heart into the story. This gives you not two sexy men but three to hear about.
Jake is barely twenty-one and is still a virgin. He however has the hots for his boss and foreman. He was so new to the life that he wasn’t sure how to tell if they were gay or not. It isn’t till one night when the others leave for the bar, that he is caught by Jackson playing with himself. He is shocked when Jackson tells him that he is definitely wanted. Then Nate comes in and his world is about to explode. It turns out that Nate and Jackson have been together for a few years now and they wanted him in their lives.
Jackson and Nate have loved each other for a while and when they take one look at Jake they knew that he was the one for them. The problem is they have several hands that do not know about them and one in particular who hates everyone. Will is a drunk that has just gotten fired and wants to make Jackson, Nate and especially Jake to pay. You add in the dangers from Will, a tornado and some hot sex and you have one hell of a good story.
I had a blast reading this and look forward to reading book two. Although I do hope that there are no girly bits in it, that would be a drag, it will be nice to hear about Caleb and if Jessie will get her man. I love the way the story gave me everything in it I could want and so much more. I loved this book and would recommend it to everyone. It has sexy cowboys, hot sex, kinky threesomes, action, danger and a bit of suspense.
Title: Ice and Embers (2nd Edition) Series: Blessed Epoch 02 Author: August Li Genre: High Fantasy/ MMM/ Medieval type setting Length: Super Novel (380pgs) Publisher: DSP Publications (17th March 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4 ½ Hearts Blurb: Despite their disparate natures, Yarrow, Duncan, and Sasha united against overwhelming odds to save Prince Garith’s life. Now Garith is king and the three friends may be facing their undoing.
Distraught over Yarrow’s departure to find the cure to his magical affliction, Duncan struggles with his new role as Bairn of Windwake, a realm left bankrupt and in turmoil by his predecessor. Many of Duncan’s vassals conspire against him, and Sasha’s unorthodox solutions to Duncan’s problem have earned them the contempt of Garith’s nobles.
When word reaches Duncan and Sasha that Yarrow is in danger, they want nothing more than to rush to his aid. But Duncan’s absence could tip Windwake into the hands of his enemies. In addition, a near-mythic order of assassins wants Sasha dead. Without Yarrow, Duncan and Sasha can’t take the fight to the assassins. They are stuck, entangled in a political world they don’t understand. But finding Yarrow may cause more problems, and with his court divided, King Garith must strike a balance between supporting his friends and assuaging the nobles who want Duncan punished—and Sasha executed.
Review:This story is part of a series and must be read in order. This is the 2nd Edition and there are no changes from the 1st edition.
Duncan and Sasha are trying to settle into life at Windwake, but it is a struggle for both of them when many of Duncan’s vassals are against them. Sasha’s assassin ways are frowned upon and Duncan’s refusal to reward the conspiring vassals cause unrest, Duncan and Sasha cross swords when Sasha seeks to protect Duncan.
Yarrow has left the men he loves behind to seek a way to final part with the creature within him, but it is far harder than he ever imagined to even finding any clues, but his one slim hope is an old map and journal and with his friend, Sai, by his side he sets off. When Duncan and Sasha learn of Yarrow’s perilous journey, they race to be by his side, but what faces them all when they return home could end up destroying what the ancient being couldn’t.
Whoo *wipes sweat off brow* what can you say about a book that can weave a tale exceptionally while leading you in different directions and dangerous adventures… brilliant!! We re-join Duncan, Sasha and Yarrow as they love, argue and despair of the circumstances as they all try to do what is best for them and their country.
Each and every character is exactly as we remember them, Duncan is still devoted to what is right, Sasha still loves being an assassin and Yarrow is still a confusing jumble. As they progress in this story each man has his fears about the other two really accepting them and those fears are hard to put away when the politics of the country is determined to interfere.
The adventures that they face are astounding, the danger inherent and their love tested. I would love to say that we get all the answers that we want, but August Li leaves us with more questions, and I can’t wait for the answers.
We finally discover who the creature was in its previous life, we discover the truth of the Thirteen Goddesses and Yarrow faces up to his past, but it doesn’t end there as bargains are struck and new discoveries are made. I love this epic adventure and its incredible descriptions, I hate the circumstances that our men fall into, but adore the devotion they show to each other and I really can’t wait to see what happens next to our trio of characters.
I have to recommend this story to those who love high fantasy, bloody battles, escaping port, strange lands, incredible turns, dangerous sea journeys, binding love and an ending that makes you secretly grin in delight.
Title: Capturing His Heart Series: Caer Tarw, #1 Author: Frey Ortega Genre: Paranormal/ Shape-shifter/ Ménage a Trois/ M Preg Length: Novella (120 Pages) Publisher: Siren/Bookstrand Publishing (April 15, 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts Blurb: Welcome to Caer Tarw in beautiful, scenic Ireland, home of beautiful flora and endemic fauna, as well as…Minotaurs?
Rabbit shifter Hayden Somerset wastes away at home, having nothing to do and having no sense of progress in his life. One day, he is given an invitation he can’t refuse: an all-expenses paid trip to Ireland for three weeks, sponsored by the Supernatural Council.
As soon as he gets to Caer Tarw, the stage is set: mating season is close by, and the purpose they were all invited for was to help the Minotaurs find their mates. Hayden is among the lucky ones, finding Minotaurs Brian Connelly and Ronan Breckenridge, who are lovers, and are Hayden’s mates.
But not all is well in their tiny slice of paradise. Hayden is clueless about Minotaurs and knows nothing about them. Ronan and Brian are clueless about how to bring their rabbit into their world.
How exactly will they capture their rabbit’s heart?
Review: Each book in the Caer Tarw collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.
This story was unique in the fact that the characters are Minotaurs and a little rabbit. And let’s not forget that when Minotaurs mate they get their mates pregnant and not with just one baby either.
Hayden is a little rabbit shifter who is quite bored with life. So when he gets a letter from the council giving him a three-week vacation in Ireland he was stoked.
Rabbits are a little different from most shifters. They are given more than one mate because they are always horny. They have a very high sex drive. This is a good thing because his two mates are Minotaurs. Two very big Minotaurs.
Brian and Ronan have done the unusual. They have taken each other for mates. They knew that they needed a third because let’s face it they are both very dominate. So when they saw Hayden they knew that this man was theirs, or that they hope he was. Now Hayden knew right when he saw them that they were definite mates. The sex is hot between them but let’s face it men don’t always use their brains. They forgot to tell their little mate that he can get pregnant. Talk about a blast.
When these three meet and get together it was kind of anti-climactic. I expected some type of fight but nope Hayden was all for it. The story does move a little too fast for me but it didn’t take away from the story itself. It gives you three gorgeous men, hot sex, excitement but it needed a bit of danger and suspense added to it.
This story however was just cute and sweet. I did love the fact that when Brian and Ronan think they have screwed up they ended up fighting among themselves. That shows their love for their little mate. * I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Title: The Protector Series: Sizzling Miami, #3 Author: Jessie G Genre: Contemporary/MMM/BDSM Length: Novel (346 pages) Publisher: Jessie G Books (February 10th, 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4.5 Hearts Blurb: There was a time when Master Saul Alvarez filled his days fighting and his nights teaching willing subs the pleasure of his whip. His compassionate understanding of the masochist mind makes him the most sought after professional sadist in the Miami BDSM community. Neither role invites long-term relationships, but he’s comfortable with his solitary existence until he is charged with guarding Durango’s prized whore. One look into those terror-filled eyes has him vowing to risk it all to save the beautiful man.
Javier Escardo had been praying for death, but never expected the stone cold killer he got in response. One glimpse into those sinful eyes reveals not only the promise of retribution, but also a reason to live. Seven years later, free and mostly sane, Javier is determined to take what belongs to him. Saul’s heart. Through hell and back, through layers of pain and shifting realities, that one truth has remained firm. His protector needs saving and he can’t do it alone.
Hidden beneath the public persona, Kyle Jansen is a man who craves to be invisible without being insignificant. He longs to find a Master who will see his need to be taken over without abusing him and a lover who will care about him beyond the sexual games. It isn’t until he encounters the smoldering combination of Saul and Javier that he realizes it was never supposed to be just one partner at all.
Can two battered hearts be mended by the love of a third? Kyle becomes the light to their darkness, and he’s willing to risk his heart for theirs, but when the past threatens Saul, will Javier’s sacrifice destroy them all?
Review: Seems like we have been waiting forever for this latest installment to the Sizzling Miami series, The Protector, by Jessie G. It hasn’t really been that long but when you are invested in the characters, it’s hard to wait. However, the wait is over, and Holy Hell, it was so worth it. This author has a way of taking damaged, broken men, and giving them something to cling to, something to hope for, and ultimately, the chance of love.
For seven years, Saul has nursed, pampered, cared for, and protected the heart and soul of Javier Escardo. Knowing retribution would one day be his for the torture and horrific acts done to his boys physical and mental well-being, Saul finds it hard to forget. When Javi kneeled at Saul’s feet all those years ago, he knew then he would do whatever it took to protect and care for this innocent young man.
As you read the story, you will discover everything that these two went through and endured in order to have the freedom they have today. However, that freedom still comes with a heavy weight on their shoulders knowing that one day the man responsible for all of their nightmares would come to collect.
Saul and Javi have a unique relationship. They have spent years healing from the past and Saul does anything and everything to ensure Javi is loved and taken care of. The one thing they don’t have…is a sexual relationship. I understand their reasons behind it, however, I had a hard time believing that for seven years they hadn’t even as much as kissed, until now.
Before Javi was pushed into Saul’s care he was a badass dominant who loved to wield his whip for any willing sub. Some of those same things that Saul enjoyed performing at the club were also some of the same things that broke Javi. Yes, the abuse was from a monster but, for fear of losing him again, Saul put those things behind him and never looked back.
Javi knows or at least he thinks he knows that Saul misses being a Dom and having a sub, he can work over. He starts introducing a plan to bring a third into their relationship in hopes of bridging the gap between them.
Kip aka Kyle has been a porn star for 10 years. He is more than ready to leave that part of his life behind and see what his future holds. Sitting in a café one day, minding his own business, he becomes mesmerized by the beautiful and loving couple across from him. As they share an intimate kiss, he gets caught staring at them and instead of the couple being mad they flirt with him. Running into them again just a day or two later he takes his chances with the couple and tells them what he wants. Since Javi and Saul were thinking about a third anyway, finding Kyle just cements their decision.
Saul is not willing to jeopardize the progress Javi has made over the years. He needs Kyle to understand that Javi comes first if they are going to try this type of relationship. Kyle understands more than they realize. He sees how Saul treats Javi with kid gloves. He sees how Javi looks at Saul with so much love and adoration. But, before they can really get into any type of relationship, Kyle has to finish his contract as a porn star.
When his time is up, he knows he should go in the other direction but he is pulled back to the two men hoping to have just a small part of their world.
There is so much going on in this story it’s not possible to break it down in a few short sentences. Behind the scenes are a whole cast of characters that have a lot of stuff going on. Also, the time has come to put an end to the evil monsters that have haunted them for many years. The plan they have concocted is not simple or easy. People will be hurt, trust will be broken, and some things will never be the same again.
Kyle returns just as they are about to put their plan into action. Saul is not happy, at all, that Kyle or Javi will be anywhere near the danger ahead. Even though Kyle is new to their relationship and family, they know they have a connection. Watching Saul realize and finally accept that he can have the things he has been missing out on with Kyle was captivating. Saul needs to be in control and Javi needs to nurture. Bringing Kyle into their home allows for all of those things to come together beautifully.
The world fell away when Saul kissed him. It was neither brutal nor vicious. It was all consuming. Where before Saul poured all his desperation into the kiss, the beast took and kept on taking, devouring everything that he was until all that was left was a whimpering shell of a man. Then the beast gave and kept on giving, filling him with lust, strength, and love until he thought he would burst with it. Then it started all over, shattering him completely before rebuilding him even stronger.
There is mystery and suspense that will have you holding your breath in fear of who will come out alive and in one piece. There is a lot of misunderstandings and lack of communication between Saul and Javi. They have been consumed by protecting the other and become so wrapped up in doing the right thing they miss so much of what should have been so plain to see. Thankfully, Kyle does see and is determined to set things right between them.
One of the things Kyle needs out of the relationship is a sexual and intimate connection. Saul and Javi just had sex for the first time in seven years right before they meet Kyle. I admit I felt a little cheated by not being able to experience that monumental moment with them. A lot of their interaction was off page leaving it to your imagination. Not all of their moments are off page and the ones that we do get to experience are H.O.T. and even though it’s winter. You may have to get out the fan.
The Protector, like the first two books in this series, is a story of strength, perseverance, and love. These amazing characters selflessly give so much of themselves to the person or people they love, supporting each other, caring for each other, and loving each other so much that they are always in tune with the other. Anticipating each other’s wants and desires is something they all strive for and it is a beautiful thing.
This is a great story that I would highly recommend and even if you don’t like the aspect of a threesome, the author handles this cleverly and without jealously or hurt feelings. If you don’t like BDSM in your stories, please don’t let that hold you back either. It is discussed but is not the focus nor is it played out in their interactions. The control and demands are obeyed mentally showing a much more powerful hold.
I think this book could easily be read as a standalone but it would make a lot more sense in some aspects if you knew the back-story. If you have an opportunity to read the first two I would definitely recommend them. This great series offers suspense, mystery, action-packed drama, beautiful relationships, and great sex. It has it all. The cast is made up of several men all damaged in some way and all looking for love. I can’t wait to see whose story is up next in the Sizzling Miami series.
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Title: Changing His Reality Series: Reality # 1 Author: Sophie Martin Genre: Ménage a Trois/Quatre/Paranormal/ Shape-shifter, Vampires/Werewolves Length: Novella (138 pages) Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (October 14th, 2014) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.75Hearts Blurb: Jason Thorne lost his emotions four years ago. After getting kidnapped and then meeting and rescuing two men—vampire’s personal slave Toby and tiger-shifting Tyler—he suddenly discovers he’s starting to get his feelings back. When the three men move in together, the attraction between them grows. But Jason is afraid of losing his feelings again and he doesn’t want to act on it.
When Tyler Rhodes agreed to help search for his friend’s missing brother he didn’t expect to be caught, locked in a cage in his tiger form and starved. Only Toby smuggling him food kept him from dying. When both Tyler and Toby got rescued by Jason and his mysterious powers, Tyler is determined to do everything he can to convince his men that relationship between them can work.
In all the chaos that comes next, its Toby and Tyler’s task to convince Jason that they can make it work and change his emotionless reality forever.
Review: Interesting story about a supposed human, Jason, who loses all his emotions when he was 25 and can now do some kind of mind magic, getting kidnapped by a human trafficking vampire’s goons and being able to escape and rescue all the others that were taken as well. He rescues Tyler, a tiger shifter and Toby a human from the vampire and they become his mates.
I didn’t understand how Jason became an Alpha when the story kept mentioning which paranormal creature he wasn’t but never elaborated as to what he actually was. I did like the fact that so many different paranormals and humans came together to help others that were kidnapped though.
Action packed with mystery and danger. Although I loved, the story I felt it was a little confusing at times, as the book needs a little editing because some sentences throughout the book don’t make sense with both spelling errors and omitted words that should be there. Other than that, it was a good read.
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Title: 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.
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.
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Title: Second Helpings Series: Cowboy Sandwich, # 2 Author: Drew Hunt Genre: Contemporary/Western/MMM Length: Novel (188 pages) Publisher: JMS Books (December 7th, 2014) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥2.5 – 3 Hearts Blurb: The men from the best-selling novel Cowboy Sandwich are back for a second helping of threesome loving and humor. When their mobile ranch game is nominated for several awards by a gaming magazine in London, Barry Logan, Jimmy Wilson, and Jake Pierce fly across the Atlantic to visit Barry’s family as well as attend the games convention and awards ceremony.
Driving on the wrong side of the road, paying a small fortune for gas, eating strange foods, and dealing with an unfamiliar temperature scale are just the start of Jimmy’s and Jake’s adventures. Tensions run high after the awards ceremony. Jimmy and Jake see how well connected Barry is within the games industry and know they can’t offer him the sort of career and life a talented games developer deserves.
After their weeklong visit to the UK, will they be flying back to the States as a threesome, strengthened by their trials, or will the relationship fracture under the strain of incompatibility?
Review: This is the second book in the Cowboy Sandwich series, which must be read in order to understand the plot points and relationships of the main characters. If you haven’t read book 1, go back and read it now because this one will leave you baffled otherwise.
Okay, I’m going to straight out admit it – I didn’t like this book as much as I liked the first. I think it’s because this just feels like an extension of the first, which doesn’t truly bother me, it just makes this book a sequel in the truest sense of the word.
However, what I think is that this book is missing the tension and the arguments of the first book (ok, argument isn’t quite the right word, but it gets my point across). These guys aren’t fighting for anything, they’ve settled into a normal relationship, which is about where most stories end.
Instead, this is the story of three guys in a sexual relationship and who love each other, go overseas together. Barry has developed a game that is nominated for a number of awards, so Barry is bringing his men to the awards ceremony and convention. The catch is because the ceremony is in London, it is a British award, and they get to meet Barry’s family. I kind of wish Barry’s family was mentioned a bit more or there was just more to their plot.
The rest of the story was well written, but as I said, there were no tensions, no arguments (petty or otherwise). There were a few minor characters, but aside from Barry’s family, they were well and truly minor characters. Jimmy and Jake, however, were as funny and as competitive as they were in the first book, which for me was the main highlight. But as a personal gripe: Jimmy and Jake were the kind of tourists I don’t understand – seriously, when I go to a foreign country I go out of my way to find food that is not what I get back home.
This was one of those weird books for me again. I didn’t outright hate it, but I didn’t love it. I certainly enjoyed it and I liked meeting up with the three characters I had met in book 1. But when I started to over think things it took away from my enjoyment as I started to pick apart the plot. But to be fair, I tend to over analyse almost everything.
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Title: Controlling His Men Series: Granite County, #2 Author: Bellann Summer Genre: Ménage a Trois/ Romantic Suspense Length: Novella (117 Pages) Publisher: Siren Publishing (January 9, 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Blurb: After a tough week, including both of them getting dumped, Department of Criminal Justice agent Dean Titan and Granite County Chief Deputy Creed Darnley blew off some steam with sex that turned into a relationship. Things are good, yet not exactly great, and then they are kidnapped.
Before Granite County Medical Examiner Job Nicolson could come to terms with his fears of kinky dominating sex, Dean took up with fascinating Creed. When he heard about them being kidnapped and hurt, he heads to the hospital to take a chance and care for both of them.
For care to turn into love for these three, Dean and Creed have to first recover from the extreme torture they endured, and let Job into their hearts. Not to mention gun-welding assassins, stalkers, an election, and finding a place to live that accommodates all their jobs.
ISBN: 978-1-63258-765-7 Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/controlling-his-men Reviewer: Lisa Review: This is part of the Granite County series and they need to be read in order. Each story is about a new romantic couple.
The only thing better than two men in love is three men in love. Talk about a hot and tempting story. Bellann has an amazing way of giving you a story that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, biting your lip, bouncing and turned the hell on. I love the way you can just feel the heat and love that these men have for each other.
Job wanted to be with Dean. However, he had fears of the control, bondage, and sexual desires that the sexy man wants from him. He feared what his family would say if they found out. He knew when he told Dean off and said some nasty stuff to him that he would have to kiss ass. He also knew that Dean had turned to Creed afterwards. He was also turned the hell on by Creed. Now his mind was definitely reeling from it all.
Dean was hurt by Job’s words and when he needed someone to comfort him, he turned to Creed. He found himself falling for the gorgeous man, but missed Job. Then after a night of hot sex Creed and Dean found themselves captured and tortured. When he woke up after they were rescued, he found Job tending to them. He wasn’t too sure what was to happen, but when Job told them both that he wanted what Dean had suggested and that he also wanted Creed they had many things to talk about.
Now all they have to do is to capture the ones that wanted them dead and keep each other safe. It has more of a serious tone to it, but there is just a hint of humor in it. The sex between them is spicy, kinky, possessive, and extremely hot. This series is actually branched off of Rescue For Hire series. I would suggest starting with that series. It will tell you more about each character that will appear in each story and keep you from getting confused or frustrated. And let me tell you that each story is just as hot as the others.
I had a blast reading this amazing story and look forward to reading many more books by this author. It is a fascinating story that will have you wanting to hear more. You can tell when an author puts her heart into what she is writing and this is one of them. The amount of danger that these men go through has your breath catching and hoping for the best. It gave me all that I could possibly want in a story and so much more. It caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end.
In fact when it comes to Bellann’s books I am always sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the next one to come out. Anticipation is part of my book world it would seem.
I would recommend reading this book. It will give you gorgeous men with guns, sexy little doctors, excitement, suspense, action, hot sex, and dangerous situations. Trust me you will love reading this book.
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Title: Take Heart Series: St. Hawk’s Medical # 1 Author: Willa Okati Genre: Ménage and Multiple Partners/Contemporary Length: Novella (101 pages) Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (January 30th, 2015) Available for early download Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts Blurb: A gentle hippie with a new heart, a hellion making good, and a rebel doctor discover together how healing takes more than just medicine.
Dr. Brendan West, a dreamer and a doctor, knows there’s more to life than the job, and he wants to experience it for himself. His first step after finding a temporary job at St. Hawk’s is falling for kind-hearted gardener Evan—only to discover that Evan’s already taken by boisterous Griff.
For his part, Griff sees this as more of an opportunity than a threat. He likes the good doc’s kind heart and clear eyes, and the way he sees it, their lonely doc needs them just as much, or more. With Evan on board, he sets to work bringing Brendan into a ménage relationship.
Brendan knows he could fall hard for the odd couple, but the thing is—he’s not in St. Hawk’s for the long haul. He can’t bear to surrender his heart if he’s only going to leave it behind.
Can the doctor, the gardener, and the hellion find a way to make it work, or will they find themselves losing out on love?
Review: I really enjoyed reading about Brandon, Evan, and Griff. They all seemed to have the perfect chemistry when they got together. Evan is a heart transplant recipient who’s as sweet as he can be, Griff is a gruff, snarky hunk of a man, and Brandon is a doctor who is looking for love.
Such a sweet passionate story of two men in a solid relationship finding their third that completes them. Off course as always theirs doubts and drama along the way. Lots of flirting and scheming for this to happen. Wonderfully written with great details and hot, steamy sex between the three.
Title: Keeping Faith Series: Unshakable Series Author: Lexi Ander Genre: MMM Romantic Suspense Length: Novel (152 pages) Publisher: Fireborn Publishing (November 28th, 2014) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4.5 Hearts Blurb: Several months after Trent Harte was drafted into the NFL, he, AJ Barnes, and Brock Everette are settling into their new home in Miami. Christmas is approaching and they are excited to share another holiday season with each other.
Unbeknownst to them, William Harte, Trent’s estranged father double-crossed a deadly adversary and then disappeared. To draw William out of hiding, Trent becomes a target. In a horrible twist of fate, the kidnappers grab Brock instead leaving AJ and Trent scrambling to find a way get Brock back. Detectives believe Trent is responsible, and with each passing hour, the likelihood of Brock returning home alive dwindles.
Brock traded his safety to ensure his lovers were out of harm’s way. He would do it again even knowing he’d end up captured and restrained in a part of town that no one in their right mind would willingly go. The kidnappers are terrifying, but Brock is a fighter, holding onto hope with both hands. He must decide to either wait to be rescued or find a way to escape. Stuck between the wills of a ruthless assassin and an insane mob thug, something needs to happen soon or he’ll never see Trent and AJ again.
Review: Keeping Faith is the next installment in Lexi Ander’s Unshakable series. In the first book, Playing for Keeps, we met Trent, AJ, and Brock, a threesome in a committed and loving relationship. I think you could read book#2 as a standalone, however, you would miss out on the history the guys share and their story of love, commitment, and devotion.
Providing you read the first book, you already know Trent is a football player in the NFL. We get an inside look at his ruthless, scumbag of a father and the horrible things he is capable of. No love lost there between Trent and his partners. Now, they have moved to Miami where Trent will be playing football, and are ready to settle into their new home. With Christmas just around the corner, they get busy implementing their own traditions. Since Brock was passed from one foster home to the next, he never had presents and family to celebrate with. AJ and Trent are planning on providing the best Christmas ever for Brock.
As ménage goes, this story is one of the best in terms of their relationship that I have read. They all love each other equally, there is no jealousy amongst them, and they get along great. Whether it is just 2 of them or all 3, it doesn’t matter. When it comes to sex, they have some pretty creative ways to make sure each one finds pleasure and release.
No one is left out or pushed to the side as an observer. They love when it’s all three of them together and they can express everything they feel. Their sexual encounters are HOT, erotic, and very fulfilling.
The fella’s head out to a local café where they plan to exchange their small gifts with each other. Trent is always getting stared at or some kind of attention being the football player. Reporters are forever on their quest trying to get his story and constantly snooping for details about their relationship. They notice some strange guys sitting close by watching Trent but they assume it’s someone wanting Trent’s story, again.
When Brock returns to the table from the bathroom, he accidentally overhears two guys discussing how they will kidnap Trent. You can imagine how this would affect hearing such horrible details about someone you loved. Brock is so upset and scared he can hardly get out what is happening. Trent and AJ are confused, but try to understand what Brock is saying, and act on impulse.
Through the hustle and bustle of this pre-meditated kidnapping, Brock is taken by the kidnappers instead of Trent. AJ gets hurt in the debacle and is rushed to the hospital.
Wow, what a nightmare this turns out to be. All three are scared and worried and are in a panic over Brock. The police aren’t moving fast enough so AJ contacts an old Marine buddy for a favor. The only problem, this favor is going to cost AJ. And making promises to the government is not going to be something he can back out of.
As far as he is concerned, he doesn’t care. Whatever it takes to bring Brock back to them. That is all that matters. When Trent finds out this nightmare is happening because his father has stolen from the mob he is furious. He has never hated his father as much as he does right now.
Brock doesn’t know what is happening or why he was kidnapped. He does know that he can’t sit back and wait for help. He starts working on a plan to escape. His only concern is getting away from there and back to his lovers. He knows time is going to run out but to his complete surprise and bewilderment, someone, who appears to be part of the kidnapping group, helps Brock escape.
He cannot believe who came to help and has a hard time wondering if he saw what he saw. Right now, a rescue is in place and that is all he has time to focus on. The other will have to wait, for now.
This was a great continuation into the lives of Trent, Brock, and AJ. The author takes us on a fast-paced journey that will require holding on tight. We find out so much more about the guys, their pasts, how they came to be a committed threesome and it was very interesting and captivating.
The twists and turns you take through this story are brilliant. There is a lot of stuff going on inside these pages. The originality of the plot will sweep you up and having you holding your breath more than once. There is suspense and mystery with enough depth and intrigue that will keep your full attention. There is too much action going on to cover here and my best advice is to read the story. It’s a great read and shows Ms. Ander’s ability for storytelling.
I really like how the author, intentional or not, has introduced a couple of people in this story line that is worthy of their own story. So, hopefully, Ms. Ander plans to continue on with this series. I would certainly be interested to explore and discover more about these great characters.
The Gentleman, who you will meet as you read this story, is someone who has a story to tell of his own and I so hope it will be told sometime in the future. In the meantime, don’t miss out on the amazing journey of love from Trent, AJ, and Brock. They fit together so well and they do find their happy ever after. I
f you are a reader that loves MMM or maybe someone with a curiosity about this dynamic, this is a great series to start with. Lexi Ander is an author that I will continue to follow because so far, I’ve read two of her books and so far, I have loved both.
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Title: Trust Series: The Angel Pack, #4 Author: Maggie Walsh Genre: Paranormal / Ménage a Trois / BDSM Length: Novel (201 pages) Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc (December 24th, 2014) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts Blurb: When Raith Angel, beta for the Angel Pack, returns home to find his mate standing in his kitchen he can’t believe his luck. But then the ocelot shifter, Dr. Aaron Collins, opens his mouth and all he ends up doing is insulting his mate.
Aaron is a genius and he knows it. The arrogant doctor angers Raith and the two clash from the start. As they get to know each other, they realize they do have one thing in common.
One night they go to a BDSM club to explore their common interest when they stumble upon a human submissive who is being treated poorly by his Dom. They realize that the cute human is their third mate, Rory Franklin. But Rory’s Dom won’t let him go that easily.
When Raith returns home, close to death after confronting the Dom, Rory runs away to keep his mates safe. It is up to Aaron to save Raith, so Raith can save Rory in time. Or will Aaron lose them both?
Note: This book contains double anal penetration.
ISBN: 978-1-63258-723-7
Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/trust
Reviewer: Leigh
Review:This book is part of a series and should be read in order.
Raith is away chasing a man who was part of the group that held his Alpha’s mate and hurt him. When he finally returns homes from his hunt, he meets Dr. Aaron Collins. Aaron was brought to the pack house to help save a human mate dying from cancer. When the two first meet things do not lead to a happily ever after at first. Aaron opens his mouth and manages to piss Raith off with his arrogance.
Raith is prepared to walk away when his friends decide he and Aaron need a little help and lock them up together. What follows is a hot mating over a desk. They also discover that Aaron has a submissive side. As they explore that, it leads them to a local BDSM club where they meet a human Rory. When Rory’s current Dom almost kills him, Raith and Aaron step in to save Rory.
The first part of the book deals with Raith and Aaron getting their acts together and learning about each other. Once they are settled a bit into their mating, they meet Rory. He gives them both someone to take care of and nurture. Rory is nearly broken when he meets his mates. But he is still so sweet and I was happy he got two mates that are both strong in their own rights. Rory needs them both to help him overcome his past hurts. I loved the three MCs in this book. Raith is the warrior and protector of his mates. Aaron is the doctor that heals Raith and Rory when they need it most. Rory is the one that truly ties them all together. Plus the sex scenes are really hot between them.
The writer is able to keep the story moving at a fast pace. There is the relationship between the three MCs, but during all these changes are also happenings in the paranormal world. New characters are introduced that bring light to things that are happening. I really look forward to future books in this series.
There is so much going on and each book reveals more. The author has built a lush interesting world that keeps bringing me back to learn what will happen next.
Title: Three Wise Men Series: Dreamspinner Press’ 2014 Advent Calendar: Celebrate Author: Connie Bailey Genre: Contemporary/MMM Ménage Length: Short (29 pages) Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 1, 2014) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb:College friends Joon, Tae, and Sangsun parted ways after an aborted attempt at a threesome. Ten years later, life has carried them down very different paths, but Joon misses his friends and decides to invite them to his home in South Korea for Christmas. He believes they belong together, but convincing the others to defy tradition and try again will take faith, hope, and a lot of talking—especially since all three of them are still in the closet.
A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package “Celebrate!”. ISBN: 978-1-63216-759-0 Product Link:http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5863 Reviewer: Prime Review: Joon has nervously awaited and prepared for the Christmas he had planned with Sangsun and Tae, the three had not been all together in 10 years, since Tae went and joined the army. Joon has at some point converted to Christianity, hence why he has prepared to celebrate Christmas. I’m not good with working out the origins of different names, but I figured this is set in South Korea, mostly because Joon offered Sangsun and Tae soju (then we are actually told on page 10 that it’s Korea).
This is a great story with three characters that are men and now have their careers as teacher, businessmen and career army but need to come to terms with who they are. All three men are likable characters, too, which meant it had my emotions tossing about. Sangsun is a bit stubborn, but then again there is always someone who needs more than a little convincing.
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Title: Blood Lust Series: Delta Wolf, #3 Author: Stormy Glenn & Joyee Flynn Genre: Ménage a Trois/Quatre/ Vampires/Werewolves Length: Novella (131 pages) Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (November 19th, 2010) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts Blurb: When a human psychic saves his life, Constantine Stylianos can’t stop thinking about the little man, even when Owen leaves, ignoring the bond that they have together. Deciding he needs a change or he will never have the life he wants, Constantine opts to move to the Delta Pack.
Before he can get there, Constantine receives a call for help. An illegal hunt has been ordered, and someone needs his protection. When he arrives, he discovers that the man who saved Christian is the same man who saved him and both men are his mates.
But someone is out to kill Christian, Owen has emotional demons that prevent him from fully accepting the mating bond between the three of them, and Constantine has to use all of his abilities to save them. If fate chooses mates destined to be together, Constantine can’t help but wonder why so many obstacles are thrown in the way of them all being together?
Review: The book starts out intense and just better the further along it goes. I loved Owens character and the fact that he was psychic it put an interesting twist in the story that I thoroughly enjoyed. I felt sorry for Christian and they way he was treated by his former pack. It horrified me that his own father put a hit out on him.
Constantine was a strong yet emotional character trying to do right by his mates. I really enjoyed the whole story. It had drama, action, danger throughout. Christian, Constantine, and Owen set the pages on fire with their hot intimate scenes.
The fight scenes were great as well as the rescue scenes. Fantastic read. Highly recommended.
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Title: Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll Series: Rock Stars 02 Author: Andrew Jericho (A.K. Kinley) Genre: Contemporary/MMM Ménage Length: Novel (113 pages) Publisher: Siren Publishing (August 28th, 2014) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts Blurb: Sex, love, and rock ‘n’ roll are all Adam believes is holding the band Rock Hard together. In the weeks following their last concert, Adam, Deuce, L.T., and Jamie have not held a practice, and their new album is unfinished.
The jealousies and secrets that almost tore them apart have changed to new conflicts. In a fit of rage, Jamie tells Adam that the five of them are nothing but “jealous hearts,” when the insanity hits.
Zane, the band’s physician, is now living at the Rock Hard mansion full time. He believes that the four men, who have captured his heart, need the love of a real man to keep them grounded. As each man turns to Zane for comfort, Adam realizes they all need time to heal.
In what Zane calls a “tremendous act of love and devotion,” Adam gives a heartfelt message to Rock Hard’s fans in the hopes they can begin a new chapter in their lives.
Review: This is book 2 in the Rock Stars series by Andrew Jericho (book 1 was published under the name A.K. Kinley). This is a true sequel in the sense that it picks up the story basically where book 1 finished, so if you try to read this one without reading book one, I know from experience you’ll get so confused you’ll go back to read book 1.
Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll is just one massive wow! It’s a great book but is so heavy on sex that it seems that a chapter doesn’t pass without at least one sex scene. It was also odd in the way that it intrigued me and sucked me in, yet at the same time had me wanting more in terms of plot. I find it a unique book in terms of the fact that the true distinction is made between polyamory and ménage relationships.
This story centres on four men who have been in a poly amorous relationship for some years; they’ve also been members of the same band for just as long. Although the story particularly centres on the fifth man to recently join the relationship in book one, Zane. Zane is a doctor that initially started out as the band physician before things with him and one of the men, David (or Deuce). However, in this book he seems to become the glue holding the band together as they go through their own issues, all of them interesting. In particular, I have to say Jamie’s (known as James to Zane) storyline is really very fascinating.
One thing that I love about this book was the relationships and the subtle (or not so subtle) differences the different relationships showed. They also had different dynamics because of the different personalities. With five different people resulting in 10 different relationships between each different couple (had to do the math on that one!), this is by no means a simple dynamic and the clash in personalities and jealousies the men felt is really well written.
About the good doctor, Zane, I really like how in his relationship with the men that he insists on using their proper names. He does come across as geeky and formal but he is an interesting character with many layers. Likewise with all the other characters.
I love Jamie, he’s adorable yet I know him so much as a character that I know that if he was real and in front of me, he would throw a spectacular hissy fit if he heard me.
Adam is a wonderful character but he takes everything to heart and feels responsible for everyone and everything: so his asthma masks his stress problems.
David, I adore, after going through his issues in the first book and continuing on with them. I feel all the guys have let him down but it’s great that Zane has come to shake things up and get David the help he needs.
LT is a strong, silent character. It’s not until the end of this book we learn more of him and it turns out he’s more vulnerable then we realise.
I am really looking forward to the third book in this series because I really want to see these guys reconcile their different personalities and expectations and somehow make a cohesive relationship out of what they have started. I really don’t want Zane to be used in the sense that he’s good to have around while everyone else is having their crises.
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Title: Mating Games Series: Delta Wolf # 2 Author: Stormy Glenn & Joyee Flynn Genre: Ménage a Trois/Quatre, Vampires/Werewolves Length: Novella (99 pages) Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (June 2nd, 2010) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts Blurb: Sebastian Rule is a Delta wolf, the enforcer for his kind. When word comes that a rogue alpha is holding a human hostage, Sebastian is sent to investigate, eliminating the rogue alpha if needed.
His mission goes horribly wrong and Sebastian is captured. What he finds when he wakes up though, changes the course of Sebastian’s life. The human that inhabits the shed with him is not only the “pet” of the Alpha. He is also Sebastian’s mate.
Before Sebastian can rescue his abused mate, Dobry, they are both set free by Alastar, a vampire and Sebastian’s other mate. The problem? Sebastian hates vampires. Stuck between a mate that is afraid of him and a mate that he is hesitant to claim, Sebastian’s only choice is to run with both when Alpha Rodrick gives chase.
Can they learn to trust each other enough when Alpha Rodrick finally tracks them down? Or will they lose each other before they realize what they have together?
Review: Three men are mates. Sebastian is a Delta who yearns for the day he finds his mates. Dobry is a human who was kidnapped and held prisoner by an Alpha wolf who made him his pet. Alastar is a vampire who feels he’s just every ones errand boy in his coven.
Sebastian finds Dobry when he’s sent to investigate allegations and taken prisoner himself. Alastar rescues them and from their they slowly learn to trust one another as they get to know each other. I was horrified by what happened to Dobry at the hands of the alpha and was saddened by what Sebastian experienced when he was younger.
I was glad when the three men made a go of the mating, as they each deserved happiness in their lives. Fantastic read with drama, action, and a lot of emotional healing and understanding. Highly recommended.
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Title: Just Breathe
Title: The Bohemians, 2nd Edition
Title: Fae For All
Title: Love Cubed
Title: Damien’s Past Mates
Title: Jake
Title: Ice and Embers (2nd Edition)
Title: Capturing His Heart
Title: The Protector
Title: Changing His Reality
Title: Dante’s Mates
Title: Second Helpings
Title: Controlling His Men
Title: Take Heart
Title: Keeping Faith
Title: Trust
