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Run With the Moon by Bailey Bradford

runwiththemoon_exlarge_PNG-210x336Title: Run With the Moon
Series: Valen’s Pack, # 1
Author: Bailey Bradford
Genre: Wereshifters/Alternate Reality
Length: Novel (144 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (February 6th, 2015) Available for early download
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: Two species that have always kept themselves separated are about to collide and create a new world.

Humanity almost managed to do itself in. Ravaged by wars and plagues, the human population on earth has been bordering on extinction, although pockets of people have been forging on over the past few hundred years. It’s a hard life, and one Aaron Olsen fears he doesn’t fit into. As a son of a village leader, there are pressures on him he can’t manage, and things he keeps hidden, desires he doesn’t know how to express that keep him up many nights as he worries over them.

Valen is an alpha, born with the crescent moon mark on his chest. It means he’ll have to leave the pack he was born and raised in. It is the way of the wolf, and the only way to prevent it is to fight his father. Valen has no intention of doing such a dishonorable thing. He leaves as he’s supposed to, only to find himself the victim of thievery. When he hunts down the party responsible for stealing his belongings, Valen finds himself attracted to the human Aaron Olsen.

Now, if they can only survive their own pride and insecurities, and an attack that threatens everything they love, they just might have a chance at happiness in Valen’s Pack.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of light BDSM.

ISBN: 9781784303945

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/run-with-the-moon

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: After wars and disease ravage the planet, the world is a bleak place to live. Valen, an alpha, is about to start his journey away from the only family he’s ever known and doesn’t want to leave but knows he has to. Aaron is a human who doesn’t think he belongs in his village. It was really sad to read how depressed he was and how dark his thoughts had become.

This story to me was about two different species learning to trust one another and coexist with each other in a time when there were many dangers around. The details of how Aaron’s village struggled to survive were heartbreaking but they somehow managed the best they could. The evil people who attacked Valen’s father’s pack were heartless and cruel. I was glad that Valen and the rest of them stopped their evil ways before they destroyed Aaron’s village as well.

Very well written. I really enjoyed the entire book. The details were amazing. There was drama, adventure, and action all throughout. The intimate scenes between Aaron and Valen were hot and passionate. Absolutely loved it.

Fantastic read and highly recommended. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

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

Purrfect Protector by SA Welsh

23492162Title: Purrfect Protector
Series: Shifter Protection Specialists Inc, #1
Author: SA Welsh
Genre: Paranormal / Thriller Suspense
Length: Novel (150 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (January 30th 2015) Available for Early Download
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: Book one in the Shifter Protector Specialists Inc. series

Never play cat and mouse with a saber-tooth tiger.
When Kale Andrews gets disturbing mail from an obsessed fan, his brother drags him to Shifter Protection Specialists, Inc. Kale reluctantly agrees to have a bodyguard, but when a tall, muscular blond walks into the office emanating power and a sexy dose of danger, Kale’s doubts about needing the man with him twenty-four hours a day quickly disappear.

The easy babysitting job Aleksi was promised quickly changes from strange mail to threatening deliveries, so Aleksi has to become creative to keep his protectee out of danger. Everyone knows models are self-centered and shallow, so why does being with Kale make him feel like he finally has a home? Since he’s a saber-tooth tiger and naturally dominant, most people aren’t strong enough to be with him in a relationship or even as a friend. Yet Kale seems to calm his beast, simultaneously exciting the man in Aleksi.

Neither man expects nor wants a relationship with strings, but as they grow closer, Aleksi realizes that Kale might be his mate. With an obsessed fan escalating toward murder, Aleksi isn’t sure that even his tiger can keep his mate safe.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-388-4

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/purrfect-protector

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: Kale has a stalker, who starts out slow and builds up to truly creepy and dangerous. When he gets sent an animal eyeball, his brother/manager finally calls in the big guns for protection. They go to Shifter Protection Specialists, Inc. There Kale meets Aleski. Aleski is a huge man, but then he has to be since he is a saber-tooth tiger.

I loved Aleski right from the start. How cool to have a saber-tooth tiger shifter. At first, I was not really drawn to Kale as he had the cool diva act down pat. But as the story goes on he warms up and it’s revealed he hides himself from the world in general and only lets his brother in. As the two MCs deal with a progressively more dangerous stalker, Kale and Aleski get closer and learn about each other. For the first time Aleski has someone who is not afraid of his animal and Kale deals with letting someone in behind his walls.

This was an alternative world set up where shifters are part of society, but are still looked at as suspect and dangerous by many. This whole book pulled me in from the start. I was always waiting for the next something to happen. Whether it was a snarky comment, to see what the stalker would pull next, some funny situation, or some loving. The world built was interesting and well described without distracting from the overall story. It was fast paced with a good mix of action and scenes with the MCs and their growing relationship.

I am really looking forward to the next book in the series. It looks like that will be an interesting and exciting ride too.

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

Investigating Love series by L.M. Somerton Blog Tour, Excerpt, Reviews & Giveaway!

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Hey peeps, we have L.M Somerton stopping by with her excellent series Investigating Love. Now we have a fantastic post for you with an excerpt, brilliant giveaway and reviews to all three books, Rasputin’s Kiss, Evil’s Embrace and Tarot’s Touch. So enjoy the post and then click that Raflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~ p.s. I’ve added the free story Smuggler’s Grasp for you to pick up 🙂

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Rasputin’s Kiss

What if the last thing you felt was the kiss of a knife?

Rasputin’s kiss is lethal. He’s a ghost—killing and disappearing into the night. With few leads and four bodies on his conscience, Detective Inspector Alex Courtney and his team are running on empty and it’s only a matter of time before Rasputin strikes again.

When Alex recruits a young detective to play the part of his boyfriend and provide a tempting target for a killer, he knows he is taking a huge risk. He doesn’t expect Conor Trethuan to be a perfect potential submissive. When their mutual attraction becomes more, Alex has to face the conflict between his possessive instincts and the need to push his young lover into danger.

Investigating their feelings has to come second to investigating the case. There’s no time to decide if what they feel for each other is real. With Rasputin closing in, they may not live to find out. 

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Evil’s Embrace

Never underestimate the power of obsession.

After the trauma of the Rasputin case, Detective Inspector Alex Courtney and his boyfriend, Detective Constable Conor Trethuan, are in desperate need of a holiday.

The peace and tranquillity of Cornwall can’t eradicate Conor’s nightmares, though, and the unbearable prospect of losing Alex drives him to confess feelings that he isn’t sure are reciprocated. Alex responds in the best way he knows how—by issuing orders and claiming Conor’s body as well as his heart.

Prematurely recalled to work, they are thrown into a dangerous trafficking case focused on a leather bar with a hardcore reputation, Spikes. Conor is sent in undercover, not knowing that he is only a decoy. When Alex learns that the motivation behind his team’s involvement in the case might not be as straightforward as it seems, he realises that his actions might jeopardise not just their relationship, but Conor’s life, too. A shadowy figure from Conor’s past is about to step into the light.

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Tarot’s Touch

Can truth be found in the cards?

DI Alex Courtney and his lover, DC Conor Trethuan are under enormous pressure as their team investigates an arson case and a murder.

It soon becomes apparent that the two cases are linked and the race is on to find a vicious killer. A tarot card is left with the first victim and the detectives are left to interpret the clues it provides. When Conor receives a note from the killer making reference to another card, the whole team is shaken. Their worst fears are realised when a second body is discovered, along with another tarot card.

Conor suspects he has been followed, then a hit and run leaves him injured. Alex wants nothing more than to wrap his lover up in cotton wool and protect him from the world. But is Conor the killer’s target or just a pawn in a much more sinister game? As the clues come together it seems that the motive for murder might be revenge.

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Tarot's Touch by L.M. Somerton Blog Tour, Guest Post & Excerpt!

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Hi peeps, we have L.M. Somerton stopping by today with her latest release Tarot’s Touch, we have a great post by L.M. and I’ve nicked a bit of an excerpt for you to check out. So enjoy the post guys <3 ~Pixie~

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 Tarot’s Touch

 (Investigating Love 03)
by

L.M. Somerton

Can truth be found in the cards?

DI Alex Courtney and his lover, DC Conor Trethuan are under enormous pressure as their team investigates an arson case and a murder.

It soon becomes apparent that the two cases are linked and the race is on to find a vicious killer. A tarot card is placed with the first victim and the detectives are left to interpret the clues it provides. When Conor receives a note from the killer making reference to another card, the whole team is shaken. Their worst fears are realized when a second body is discovered, along with another tarot card.

Conor suspects he has been followed then a hit and run leaves him injured. Alex wants nothing more than to wrap his lover up in cotton wool and protect him from the world. But is Conor the killer’s target or just a pawn in a much more sinister game? As the clues come together, it seems that the motive for murder might be revenge.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of genital bondage.

This is book three in the Investigating Love series, see the full series listing here

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Bruised by Sean Michael, 2nd edition

91LshJZQEWL._SL1500_Title: Bruised, 2nd Edition
Series: N/A
Author: Sean Michael
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (108 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (October 17th 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Johnson and Billy come from different parts of the country, different backgrounds, and different places in their lives. Maybe different is exactly what they both need.

Johnson figures it’s got to be a sign when cowboy Billy shows up at his garage after hours, just as he’s about to go find someone to spend the night with. He’s horny enough that a lot of guys would look good, but Billy seems special somehow.

Billy thinks Johnson’s the hottest ticket he’s seen since he moved to California from Texas, and after a good meal and some good fun, he takes Johnson home. They both find out they’re getting more than they bargained for. Can Johnson and Billy figure out why they feel so connected and can they make it last once reality sets back in?

Publisher’s Note: This book was previously released by another publisher. It has been revised and re-edited for release with Totally Bound Publishing.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-241-2

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/bruised

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: Billy meets Johnson when he needs his truck fixed. Billy is a lawyer who spends more time working than on having a life outside of work. As soon as Billy sees Johnson, he thinks spending some time with him would be a good thing. Johnson sees a hot cowboy walk into his garage and wants him. He wants to have no hold barred sex with him. Along the way, the two discover they have a unique kink in common. Johnson likes to mark and leave bruises on Billy, and Billy loves to be marked and bruised by Johnson.

What follows are snippets of the daily life between Billy and Johnson. They start out as a hook up and quickly become something more. Billy needs Johnson to pick him back up after he has run himself into the ground working. Johnson needs to take care of Billy and give him what he needs. I loved that Billy never turns Johnson’s care away. Billy knows he needs Johnson, and vice versa.

This was a quick and very hot read. It gives a look into the life of a loving couple who have lots and lots of hot sex and some kink thrown in. There is no real angst or drama. The plot is simple and easy to follow. It is just a really good read for someone looking for light and super hot.

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

One Perfect Wish by L.M. Brown

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Series: NA

Author: L.M. Brown

Genre: Fantasy/ Fairy Tale

Length: Novella (61 pages)

ISBN: 9781784303440

Publisher: Totally Bound (January 2nd 2015) Available for early download

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb: Playing the part of another man’s husband to fulfill a wish is easy, but what happens at midnight when the magical day is over?

Scott Baxter is a workaholic with no time for love, until a djinn pulls him out of his life and deposits him into the bed of Cameron Kirk. Cut off from his life, Scott isn’t happy about the idea of being forced to help the djinn grant an unspecified wish, but he soon finds he has no real choice in the matter. The djinn, who has turned his life upside down, has powers that prevent Scott from leaving and ensure he does nothing to ruin Cameron’s day with his ‘husband’.

Reluctant at first, Scott finds that as the day progresses he starts to enjoy playing the role of Cameron’s husband. He connects with his unexpected lover in a way he never has with other men.
Scott searches for clues to help him track down Cameron after the day is over and he returns to his own life. He doesn’t want the day to end, but the wish is out of his control and when the magic is finished his time with Cameron may be over too.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/one-perfect-wish

Review: I have to say for a short story this packs a big punch. I was expecting a very sweet but predictable story. You know men meet, have sex, and fall in love, happy at least for now. Wow was I floored.

It started out pretty much that way. We met Scott just after he was magically taken from his motel bed and dropped in the bed of another man, Cameron. His instructions are very vague, but he can’t leave for 24 hours. After that he goes back to his old life, but retains the memory of this one day.

Cameron, Scott’s husband for the day believes they have dated for years, and been married for 6 months. Scott is there to fulfill the perfect day of wedded bliss.

What’s the catch? Where Cameron knows everything about Scott as if they had met years ago, Scott knows absolutely nothing about Cameron, not where they live, or his last name, nothing.

I loved how the Djinn would drop in occasionally with cute vague hints for Scott. The day they are together is the predictable part. I was sitting there with a contented sigh and BOOM! The twist start coming in. Oh, my Gosh I cried and cried!

I can’t think of a thing I didn’t like. I would love more of this Djinn and see what kind of romantic magic he could do.

If you like sweet romance, Magic, Djinn’s, believe in soul-mates, want a good cry and some loving , hot, fun, mansex, you MUST read this.

Him for the Holidays by Jaxx Steele

himfortheholidays_exlarge_PNG-210x336Title: Him for the Holidays
Series: N/A
Author: Jaxx Steele
Genre: Contemporary/Holiday
Length: Short (42 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound (January 16th, 2015) Available for early download
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts
Blurb: Don meets Trevor when he goes home for the holidays. Could a long-distance romance be his holiday wish come true?

Donald Bradley is home for the holidays. While running an errand for his mother, he meets Trevor Oxford, who is everything Don could ask for in a man. However, Don does not intend to have any type of relationship with him. Trevor lives and works in the small town and Don lives two hundred miles away in the city. Trevor is confident and aggressive in his pursuit of Don, who is confused by Trevor’s attentiveness. Don wants to run away from Trevor and run to him at the same time.

Could a long-distance romance be just what Don needs to start the New Year? Will Don accept what Trevor has to offer, giving him what he really wants this holiday season?

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

ISBN: 978-1-78430-363-1

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/him-for-the-holidays

Reviewer: Prime

Review: Hot and cute, that pretty much sums up this book for me. It’s almost like a comedy of errors, as Donald seems to be thrown Trevor’s way at every turn by Donald’s mother and sister. It’s really just a fun book, with some hot sex, some hang-ups and someone playing hard to get. Really, you don’t need to read too much between the lines or too deeply, into what’s going on.

Donald is staying in his small hometown with his mother over Christmas while he waits for repairs on his Indianapolis apartment. Trevor recently moved to the town where he inherited his uncle’s shop and picks up shifts at the hospital, because he is also a nurse. The plot is simple – Donald isn’t overly optimistic about going into a long distance relationship despite his loneliness and Trevor is willing to take the chance regardless of the consequences. Donald and Trevor are really likable and relatable, and they have some sizzling chemistry.

Honestly, the ending didn’t feel quite right after the Donald we get to know. I really was expecting some sort of hissy fit before everything was resolved. For that reason, I think I really just wanted to know more about this couple before the story ended. Nonetheless, this is a fun holiday read.

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

Clear Blue Sky by Jenna Byrnes

23760159Title: Clear Blue Sky
Series: Hard Riders Anthology
Author: Jenna Byrnes
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (64 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (January 16th, 2014)) Available for early download
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: Respect all, fear none is the Rebel Riders Motorcycle Club’s motto. Will the Riders step up when the Demon Outlaws go after one of their own?

Sky Warren doesn’t let the screen door smack him on the way out of Kansas. When his former abusive partner Duke is arrested for selling drugs, Sky takes off. He’s ready for a clean start and a change of scenery.

Moving to Lakewood, Colorado, with his cousin and accepting a job in Billy’s bike shop seems like just what he needs to start over. In Billy’s riding club, he meets Task Rivers, a handsome, sexy biker, and they hit it off immediately. Task is edgy, yet he shows Sky how a respectful and considerate man treats his partner. The two fall into a lusty, passionate relationship.

Death before dishonor. The Demon Outlaws have another way of looking at life. When Duke Lessing comes after Sky and is rebuffed, he joins the Outlaws in their troublemaking ways. With the Demons spoiling for a fight, Task calls on a few of the more hardcore Rebel Riders. As the night heats up, Sky is determined to avoid what seems like inevitable bloodshed. He wants to leave and lure the Demons away, but Task and the Rebel Riders have other ideas.

Sky knows Duke doesn’t give up easily and learns that neither does Task, who’s fighting for what he wants. But will it be a fight to the death?

Publisher’s Note: This story has been previously released as part of the Hard Riders anthology by Totally Bound Publishing.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-309-9

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/hard-riders ; https://www.totallybound.com/clear-blue-sky

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: Sky finally escaped from an abusive relationship after his former lover Duke went to prison. Sky moves to Colorado with his cousin and now works in a bike shop. One weekend day Billy talks Ske into going for an afternoon ride with his local bike club. There Sky meets Task River. The attraction between the two is immediate and burning hot.

This book started off with a little back-story, but soon jumps right in to amazingly hot sex between Task and Sky. The two of them start a sexual relationship right away. But they also start to get emotionally involved too. When Duke shows back up to claim what he thinks is his, Task shows that he will do anything for Sky.

I liked this short story. It was intensely hot with a little action thrown in for extra enjoyment.

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

Here For You by T.K. Paige

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Series: NA

Author: T. K. Paige

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novella (108 pages)

ISBN: 9781784300999

Publisher: Totally Bound (June 27th, 2014)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb: When James falls for the new guy at the station is he just setting himself up to be burned?
Welcome to Deacon, Oklahoma. Straight population—seven hundred and ninety-six. Gay population—James Hara. Except it really isn’t that bad, because when he came out to his hometown, something wonderful happened. They still loved him…most did anyway. The only problem is the lack of a dating pool.

Then he meets the new firefighting volunteer and he has a bigger problem. Mason is gorgeous, friendly, and straight. Soon James is doing his best not to fall for his new friend. Hard to do when Mason is everything he dreams of, with his humor and flashes of vulnerability.

But after a set of stressful events, he finds that maybe it is not impossible after all. If he can be patient with a man wounded by his past.

Reader Advisory: This book contains references to past sexual assault.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/here-for-you

Review: This is a sweet, heartfelt story of a gay man in a small town, but is for the most part accepted. Of course, there are haters as in any town but since the town had loved James before he came out most people accepted him as he is. He is a business owner and has many rental buildings so he earns a good living and works as a volunteer on the local fire station.

James is an accident waiting to happen. I loved this about him, how he tries, but things just happen. This leant a funny reprise to the drama of the story.

Deacon is from a larger city in Texas and has firsthand knowledge that not all towns or people are accepting and the damage hate crimes can have. Mason is a very well liked man, an ex-military man and ex-paramedic. Now he works form home and volunteers at the local fire station.

He and James become very good friends and help each other through some trying times.

This is a beautiful story of friends to lovers, towns sticking together for their own a little drama and mystery and some sweet loving man sex. It’s a great story for those times you’re looking for a very sweet romance!

If you like, firemen, paramedics, small towns, a touch of suspense, broken men, friends to lovers and happy endings this is for you!

Kiss Yesterday Goodbye by Cassidy Ryan

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Series: N/A
Author: Cassidy Ryan
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (65 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (October 3rd 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Aidan has a huge crush on Jon, but not only is Jon his boss, albeit temporarily, he is also recovering from a bad break-up. On his final day at Jon’s publishing company, Aidan finds the courage to make his move. It results in what should be a solitary evening of mind-blowing sex before they go back to their own lives. But when a confrontation with his landlord leaves Aidan bruised, bleeding and homeless, Jon and his friends come to his aid.

Jon is smitten by Aidan, and utterly terrified. His last relationship has left him with some pretty deep emotional scars and he has no wish to get back in the game. But the more time he spends with Aidan, the less time he wants to give to the past.

However, Aidan has something in common with Jon’s ex that could spoil any chance they have of making a life together.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-223-8

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/kiss-yesterday-goodbye

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: Aiden is working as a temp at Jon’s business. On his last day, he finally makes a play for Jon. What should have been a one-night stand turns into much more for both of them. Jon was hurt and used by the man he was last in a relationship with, so he is not looking for anything more than a night with Aiden. However when Aiden’s landlord learns he is gay and had a man in his flat he kicks him out after beating him. Jon and his friends come to Aiden’s aid when he needed them most.

This was a fun fast paced little read. I liked both Aiden and Jon. Aiden is adorable and brings fun and laughter into Jon’s life again. Jon tries to fight his feelings in the beginning but soon gives that up. He knows Aiden is not like his last relationship. I liked the two of them together. They were cute together with some steamy scenes thrown in. This was well worth the read.

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

Love Don't Die by Jambrea Jo Jones

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Series: Unconventional Chicago, #2
Author: Jambrea Jo Jones
Genre: Contemporary/Action-Adventure
Length: Short Story (48 Pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (December 12, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: They might die, but their love never will…

Moran Schultz was tasked with getting information from one ward to another. He was all for helping his brother make Chicago a better place. What he wasn’t expecting was his lover to show up after a month of no contact.

Dutch Luciano isn’t going to let Moran go without a fight. They love each other and the gangs in charge of Chicago aren’t going to keep them apart.

Can Moran let Dutch back in or is it too dangerous? More than Chicago is on the line. Will love be strong enough to survive?

ISBN: 978-1-78430-323-5

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/love-dont-die

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This story has been previously released as part of the An Unconventional Chicago anthology by Totally Bound Publishing.

You need to read the first book in this series because if you don’t I can tell you that you will get lost. Moran and Dutch have been fighting a war and trying not to get killed. When Dutch is captured and taken away from him, he fears that he will be killed. So from that time on he had decided to let the man go. It was the only way he could protect the man he loved and his sanity. The problem was Dutch was not going to let that happen.

I had a blast with this story, in fact probably more than the first one. There is so much passion in these two men, that you can’t help but to be captivated by them. Dutch loves Moran so much, that he will risk his life to see him and to hold him one more time. Whereas Moran is just trying to keep Dutch safe. So when Moran is injured, they both know that things have to change.

It was told with so much heart that makes this story explosive to me. I love the way they mingle and fight with trying to keep the other safe. I also love how they are willing to risk all to be with each other. When they get together, the place goes up in smoke from the flames of their passion. It caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end. I couldn’t stop reading even if I wanted to. It gave me everything I could possibly want in it. I would recommend this to everyone, but start with the first book so you will know what they fight for.

It will give you sexy men, men with guns, excitement, adventure, hot sex, and lots of danger. What more could you possibly want in a story.

Porter's Reaper by Amber Kell

23631180Title: Porter’s Reaper
Series: A Wizard’s Touch, #5
Author: Amber Kell
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (101 Pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (January 23, 2015) Available for early download
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Blurb: Death is a minor inconvenience in the path to true love.

When the God of the Underworld sends Alstair back to the Academy to help pick out a new headmaster, he doesn’t mention he put Alstair in for the job. Angered but willing to keep his word, Alstair discovers the headmaster position comes with more knots of deception than a sailor’s rope.

Porter Exton had a crush on Alstair. He’d watched Alstair train Elijah through the window and had spent more than one night dreaming of the Reaper. However, dreams were set aside in order to discover the truth about his death and if the man who killed him is responsible for the other deaths at the school.
Two men with different backgrounds need to discover what they have in common if they hope to save themselves from plotting gods, egomaniacs, and possible killers.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-385-3

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/porters-reaper

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This is part of the Wizard’s Touch series and they should be read in order. Each story focuses on a new romantic couple. For me it gives me an insight into the characters and their lives. Now who knew that Hades had such a sense of humor? Not to mention when he helps you pack he makes sure there are condoms and lube. What a god.

Porter had been killed some time ago, living as a ghost and haunting new friends. That is until he saved his friends boyfriend, he was sent to Hades. He is now part ghost and part necromancer. He will be the next reaper that is if he survives his time. He had always known his death was questionable, but he never thought he would get a chance at revenge. That is until Hades paired him up with Alstair. Now there was a reaper he always wanted to give his body too.

Hades wanted Alstair to go to a conference for him. They were trying to get a new headmaster and Hades wanted his word known. Which is a blast for Alstair when he finds out that Hades put his name in for the job and sent Porter with him. It would seem Hades might be more romantic than he seems. Now all they had to do is to survive the test and those around them. But there is more to this then what it seems.

I love the paranormal world but this takes it to a new level. I mean you have shifters, elves, necromancers, gods, ghost and so much more in these books. I love the fact that there are so many characters in one book and they mingle so well. It was a blast to read and I look forward to the next story in this book. This story has a lot of twist and turns to it. If you don’t start with book, one you could get a bit lost with the story line. Trust me you will get a kick reading this story. It gave me everything I could want in it and in fact much more. It captured my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end.

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

STAR by Jan Irving Blog Tour, Guest Post, Excerpt & Review!

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Hey peeps, we have Jan Irving visiting us today on the last day of her blog tour for her newest release STAR, Jan tells us a little about the book and there’s a great excerpt 😉 We also have a review from Lisa and she was blown away by STAR so check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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 STAR

 by

Jan Irving

When an angel takes over his boss’s body after a freak accident, Matthew’s cracked heart opens, but will he lose his once in a lifetime chance at love before the holidays are over?

Matthew Cromby figures it will be just another lousy holiday to get through, especially when mouthing off costs him his job. The bitter ex-con never counts on lightning striking his former boss Star Hollister during a freak LA storm that forces an angel to take over Star’s body.

Lost and vulnerable, Star relies on Matthew’s street smarts to keep him safe. Moreover, since he’s been watching over Matthew all his life, he yearns to heal him. But Star can’t stay in a human body without diminishing himself so unless they find a miracle they will be parted forever.

Publisher’s Note: This book was previously released by another publisher. It has been revised and re-edited for release with Totally Bound Publishing.

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Sweet Topping by Carol Lynne

51KjA9M8ksLTitle: Sweet Topping
Series: Cattle Valley, #3
Author: Carol Lynne
Genre: Contemporary/Interracial
Length: Novella (106 Pages)
ISBN: 978-1-9063-2887-0
Publisher: Totally Bound (February 18th, 2008)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Wheelchair-bound, Kyle Brynn loves his home above the bakery he owns and runs. He’s proud of everything he’s managed to accomplish since the accident six years ago that took the use of his legs. At the age of twenty-six, he’s an independent man living on his own, despite the protests from his family.

However, with his independence comes loneliness. It’s not the townspeople’s fault that they see him as less of a man, it’s his.

Darshawn ‘Gill’ Gilling quit professional football at the height of his career without a word to the press as to why. Now settled in Cattle Valley, Gill’s happy running his garage and gas station. His life is much easier since coming out of the closet to his friends and family. He just wishes he’d had someone to come out for.

Most folks in town tend to be a little awestruck when Gill comes around, but if he wanted fans, he’d have stayed in football. What he really wants is that cute little baker down the street.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/sweet-topping

Review: This is book three in this amazing series and you should read the books in order to get a full idea of each wonderful character. This story I think is my absolute favorite one so far. I think it is because it is so tender and caring. I loved it so much even more than the last. The pain the Kyle feels when he thinks that he will always be alone because he is stuck in the wheel chair makes me want to cry sometimes. He feels that no one will want him, but he’s so very wrong. Gill wants him whether he is in a wheel chair or not. Gill is falling in love with the little man.

At first, Kyle puts up roadblocks, but Gill wins him over. Then one day his doctor had told him that his kind of spinal injury wasn’t as bad as they thought. That with the use of a physical therapist he might be able to walk again. The only thing was there was not one in Cattle Valley, and he didn’t want to go for fear that Gill would find someone else to love. He has lots of feelings, but he is so insecure in others. He doesn’t trust that someone would stay with him no matter what.

Gill come up with a plan to prove that he would stick through it all for the love of his man. However, it backfires and hurts them both. Kyle thinks that Gill is like everyone else so he doesn’t trust his motives and leaves. I love the way they are together though. You can that these two men love each other and that Kyle have to overcome his pain and anger to move forward.

I think that this story has more feeling in it. It makes what is happening so much more real to you. The fact that he was hurt in a car accident after drinking one night when he was younger and giving up is something that a lot of people do. However, he had chosen to move forward, by moving out, owning his own business and just living again, he just thought he was going to have do it alone. Gill proves him wrong all the way around and I love that about Gill. He is so supportive and caring to Kyle that you love him even more.

I would definitely be recommending this story to those who loves two hot and sexy men, difficult decisions, overcoming all challenges set in front of you, passionate sex, and amazing people. I loved it and cannot wait to read book four.

The Biker's Pup by Sean Michael

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Series: N/A
Author: Sean Michael
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (74 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (January 9th 2015) Available for early download December 12th, 2014
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4.5 Hearts
Blurb: Whip came to the Gay Riders Carnival fundraiser weekend looking for a good time, but what he found was infinitely better.

Whip always has a good time at the Gay Riders Carnival, and this year he’s hoping to meet up with some studs and top last year’s festivities. The last thing he expects when he walks into his cabin is to be nearly bowled over by a skinny lad with a bruised jaw.

Nick came to the Carnival with his so-called Master Dirk, but instead of having a good time, things moved quickly from bad to worse and Dirk responded to his safeword with a punch. Running away and hiding was Nick’s only option.

Broke, alone and not entirely sure how he’s going to get home, Nick thinks Whip is a dream come to life and he’s just waiting for the other shoe to drop. For his part, Whip is drawn to the sweet pup and falls hard for Nick over the course of the long weekend.

But what’s going to happen when the weekend is over?

ISBN: 978-1-78430-355-6

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/the-bikers-pup?sort=p.date&amp;page=14

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: I really liked Whip and Nicky. Whip is this big bruiser type guy with a soft touch. And poor Nicky is just lost and scared. The two of them together give off plenty of heat.

There are mild BDSM themes, but nothing extreme. The sex is well written and hot. But I liked the relationship between Whip and Nicky. Nicky has known nothing about the good side of having a Dom.

The last dumbass he was with was abusive and was not a real Dom. Nicky has learned to be afraid. Whip changes all that. He is kindhearted and patient with Nicky. He shows Nicky how a Dom should be with a sub. Over the course of the weekend, the two get to know each other and find something they both need.

This was a sweet read with plenty of heat to make it even better.

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

Copping an Attitude by Morticia Knight

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Series: Sin City Uniforms, #2
Author: Morticia Knight
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novel (144 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound (January 9th 2015) Available for early download
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts
Blurb: Vegas is filled with human cast-offs, yet officer Parker McLean sees something special in hustler Slade Wolfgang. Unfortunately, so does Slade’s pimp who wants to sell him overseas in the sex trade.

Hustler Slade Wolfgang has little choice over his fate. At the age of twenty, he’s had to survive any way he can since being thrown out of his home for being gay. As soon as he hit Vegas, Slade was lured into the hopeless world of prostitution where he’s become a virtual prisoner to his pimp, the ruthless Julio Estevez. His evil keeper has even threatened to sell Slade overseas as a sex slave.

It’s another typical night on the Strip when Parker comes across Slade. His heart breaks every time he sees someone so young being exploited. Something in Slade’s eyes tells Parker the young man might be in real trouble though—especially after the recent spate of sex worker killings from a rival prostitution ring.

The two men’s lives become intertwined when Slade is almost beaten to death. The danger grows, but so does the relationship between Parker and Slade. Parker helps Slade to heal from the horrific attack and their bond deepens. But the human traffickers are still out there – and they’re still looking for Slade.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of violence and a brief scene of sexual abuse.

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/copping-an-attitude

Reviewer: Tams

Review: Slade Wolfgang succumbs to the lure of the big city lights of Vegas after being thrown out by his family when he comes out to them. He didn’t realize the struggle it would be to make it on the strip, and now he is under the thumb of a ruthless pimp that whores him out to the highest bidder. Slade wants out, he wants his life back, but Julio has other plans for his hot, young hustler.

Parker McLean is drawn to the fear that permeates off Slade when he attempts to arrest him. All he can think about from that moment on is saving and protecting the gorgeous young man from whatever it is that has instilled that fear in him. When Slade is shot and then attacked in his hospital room by his psychotic pimp, Parker moves him into his home, and into his bed. All the time Slade spent on the streets and under the thumb of Julio has made him hard and untrusting and when he misinterprets something he sees at Parker’s apartment, he runs, right into the clutches of Julio.

Julio plans to sell Slade to a human trafficking ring, but one Vegas city Cop has different plans in mind for the scared shitless former hustler, that just wants to be loved. Will Parker find Slade before he’s sold and shipped off to parts unknown? Or will their romance fade like Slade’s hopes and dreams when he came to the city of lights?

Knight is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the M/M genre, that at times can be tedious and repetitive. She continually brings fresh and gritty storylines and characters to her books. Sin City uniforms promises to be a gripping series full of sexy cops, firemen, hustlers and pimps with the backdrop of the beautifully deceptive city of lights we call Vegas. The scenes on the strip are so well written and described that I can literally visual myself being there with Parker and Slade. Then there is the character development and emotions that jump right off the pages and really endear the reader to the characters.

If you are a fan of sexy men in uniforms, drama, suspense, insta-love and some pretty smexy romance then this is a must read series for you. This is the second book in the Sin City uniforms series, but if you won’t be lost if you haven’t read the first book. I do suggest reading it though as it’s the story of the emotional beat cop and his brooding, sexy fireman.

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

Nine, One, One by Scarlet Blackwell

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Author: Scarlet Blackwell
Genre: Contemporary/Men in Uniform
Length: Novella (18K words)
Publisher: Totally Bound (December 19th, 2014) Available for early download 11/21/14
Heat Level: Low

Blurb: Damon can’t forget 9/11 and all the precious things he lost…

It’s been ten years after the horror of 9/11. Former NYPD cop Damon Summerfield was there. He lost his fire fighter partner, Justin, in the collapse of the Twin Towers and fled to Canada to attempt to rebuild his shattered life. Now he is back in New York for Christmas with his family for the first time since his loss.

Still in deep mourning with no end in sight, he visits Justin’s favourite bar near Ground Zero and there he meets Simon, a fire fighter with the FDNY and a fellow survivor of 9/11. Simon is smitten by him from the start, but despite feeling the same way, Damon can’t bear to give them a chance, not when he thinks Simon’s job will tear them apart someday too…

Publisher’s Note: This book was previously released by another publisher. It has been revised and re-edited for release with Totally Bound Publishing.

ISBN: 9781784303365

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/nine-one-one

Prime’s Review: I’m going to be completely honest and admit that I cried like a baby at the beginning and although the tears slowed down considerably, I didn’t stop until I finished.

We meet Damon wallowing in the depths of despair at the site of the Twin Tower Memorial, where he still mourns the loss of his partner ten years before. Simon, like Damon’s deceased lover, is also FDNY, but he was lucky enough to survive 9/11 just as Damon had. Simon also has a survival tale of his very own. We see both Damon and Simon’s individual stories in flashback, which is probably what made me cry more.

One thing is for certain, though: Damon needs counselling or something and is in a worse position than Simon in terms of dealing with grief. But, that is only my personal opinion since I’ve never experienced the death of a spouse. This mindset also made Damon’s character rather irritating at times to me, because he acted like a brat towards Simon. Hence, my opinion that Damon needs counselling, even with the help of Simon. That is off topic.

The rush of emotions was almost violent, tossing between grief, despair, happiness and guilt in this heart-wrenching story. Despite the fact that there wasn’t a true happily ever after, it was still an uplifting ending where there was hope for both of the characters.

Cat’s Review: ♥♥ 2 Hearts
Damon is still in morning after losing his long-time lover of 6 years to 9-11. Damon was a cop there and Justin was a fire fighter. Damon hasn’t been home since he left New York shortly after and his parents talked him into Christmas this year. He has lived like a monk all these years, but a handsome green-eyed man gets his attention in Justin’s favourite bar on Christmas Eve.

Simon wanted Damon as soon as he saw him and didn’t give up. They keep running into each other the next few days. Could it be fate?

This story had so much premise and started of really good. My heart went out to Damon though ten years seems so long for a young man to go without wanting sex, but then again I preferred tis to the opposite and usual running to every man for one night stands. Then he met Simon.

I really wanted to like this story. I really did. The more I read the more I disliked Damon and then near the end the twist with Simon floored me and I liked him even less. I am not saying the story was bad. It’s not. It’s a good story about two men that lost a lot in 9-11. It just wasn’t for me. I will say I did like how we got the backstory of Justin and Damon and I would have loved to see that in a full story.

If you like lots of angst, firemen, cops and stories about the tragedy of 9-11 you may like this.

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

 

The Pride of Amsterdam by Elizabeth Coldwell

23690535Title: The Pride of Amsterdam
Series: Lionhearts, #1
Author: Elizabeth Coldwell
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (142 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (January 16th, 2015) Available for Early download December 19th, 2014
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts
Blurb: When an ancient enemy is summoned to destroy his pride, a lion shifter must fight to protect the man he loves.

Kees van der Veer has never forgotten the mysterious stranger who seduced him on Millennium Eve and who promised that when the time was right, they would be together again. Returning to Amsterdam after fifteen years away, he is reunited with that stranger, entering into a world of love and danger he could never have imagined.

Arjan is a lion shifter, part of a pride who has lived in Amsterdam since its Golden Age. He has spent fifteen years regretting the need to drive his destined mate away after one night of blissful passion. But only once they meet again can he reveal to Kees the truth of his heritage. When an old enemy is summoned to destroy the pride, Arjan must act to protect not only his family but also the man he loves.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of light BDSM and food-play.

ISBN: 978-1-78430-368-6

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/the-pride-of-amsterdam

Reviewer: Leigh

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

One wild night on New Year’s Eve 1999 was all they had. Kees left Amsterdam after giving his virginity to Arjan. Kees goes on with his life first in London and then in New York City. Until Kees comes back to Amsterdam after fifteen years for a job at a business based there. Little does he know that the owner of the company is none other than Arjan.

Kees is an expert in corporate espionage and Arjan is having a problem with someone selling company secrets. From the first moment the two meet the attraction and draw to each other is still there. The two start-up a relationship as Kees investigates and Arjan explains everything to Kees about why he left him like he did and who is really is. However, there is an old enemy of the lion shifters that is now hunting and killing members of the pride. So things are far from easy for the two MCs.

The sex between the two is nice and hot. There are only minor elements of BDSM, mostly bondage and a little spanking. I loved the rich descriptions of Amsterdam. I liked the story and the intrigue into finding out who is behind the deaths and security issue. The romance between Arjan and Kees is immediately intimate but there is not instant love. They got to know each other first, and Kees still has doubts almost up to the very end. So nothing was perfect from the start and I liked that.

This is the first book I have read by the author, but it will not be the last I don’t think. I look forward to seeing what happens in this series.

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

A Slow Process of Understanding by Faith Ashlin

23461799Title: A Slow Process of Understanding
Series: N/A
Author: Faith Ashlin
Genre: Contemporary/Alternate Reality/Dubious Consent & Rape
Length: Novel (263 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound (December 19th, 2014)) Available for early download
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Blurb: How does a world that accepts slavery affect both master and slave? Can two people build a new life for themselves with a start like theirs?

It’s a world like this one except for the all-powerful State that’s very firmly in control and the fact that slavery is legal. Jimmy had never really thought about it or the fight for freedom going on around him. He was too busy enjoying his privileged life as an actor on a sci-fi show.

But what is he meant to do when he’s forced to permanently bond to a slave he doesn’t want just because he made one silly, drunken mistake? Does it change who he is, what he is?
Trouble is, Jimmy isn’t sure who he was to start with. He’d never thought about it.

And what about his slave, Nate? Can a slave force Jimmy into learning something about himself?

ISBN: 978-1-78430-339-6

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/a-slow-process-of-understanding

Reviewer: Prime

Review: The fact this was alternate reality had me intrigued, added in the fact that this tackles the tricky area of slavery also had me intrigued. The concept of slavery in this in interesting because it’s not quite the slavery we know of the past from England and the Americas or even the serfdom seen in Russia and medieval Europe. It’s somewhere between ownership for cheap labour and a personal slave, crossed with compulsory sexual slavery.

Jimmy has committed a minor crime; maybe, he said something the government (The State) weren’t happy about. Part of his punishment is to become a slave owner – in order to make him more responsible and follow The State’s dictates. Basically, I saw it as like giving a little kid a pet and telling them to a responsible pet owner and look after the animal. Jimmy and his slave, Nate, are forced into what The State calls being bonded, which is pretty much marriage. Jimmy is all heart. From the start, although he sees the prospect of having sex with his slave a good way of getting no string sex (because bonding with a slave means consummation must take place). His vulnerability, or more accurately, his naivety comes up a number of times but he shows strength, regardless. He doesn’t want to abuse his slave like many people do. So it appears he is more a rebel to the State, perhaps just a bad citizen rather than a bad person.

As for Nate, he seems like a broken man, completely obedient and resigned to his life as a slave. It actually got annoying sometimes, because he also comes across as a sort of shrinking violet type of guy on a few occasions, despite the harsh life of a slave. The only other thing is that I really want to know more about what’s going in Nate’s head. Yes, he is meant to be obedient but I want to know what makes him tick. This is because Nate is an ever-evolving character throughout the entire story.

I also must admit that I started to get bored after a bit, then bam! Plot twist! This made the story for me. I partly feel sorry and used for Jimmy, but this is also, where I really wanted more from Nate’s perspective, because I went from liking him to starting to hate him. Nate also chooses to look over the fact that Jimmy put him through the best rehab for an injured leg he had before he was bonded to Jimmy. He doesn’t seem to want to redeem himself in Jimmy’s in too much of a hurry and it both annoys me yet I enjoy the tension. Call me twisted, but I love it. There is a second major shift in plot over the last third of the book, which works well because of the length. At the same time, it is the reason for the length of the book. I’m not sure if this second twist was entirely necessary, regardless of how well everything flows.

A couple of points on my mind: Jimmy’s sentence for his “crime”. Although to be fair, this same point is questioned by multiple characters in the book as well it’s never properly explained. All in all, I have some mixed feelings about this, but I suppose that has to do with the nature of slavery influencing my thinking. The other point is that so much emphasis is placed on Jimmy as “changing” when he was never inherently a bad person – at least to me.

This is well written and the characters develop nicely. At first I felt that Jimmy was selfish and Nate was sweet, then my thinking was flipped more than a couple of times throughout. There were a couple of times when one or the other needed a hit on the upside of the head. Ultimately, I was just on the edge of my proverbial seat; just wanting to known happens to this certainly unique couple. This book isn’t for the faint of heart and some scenes are just brutal, but still it flows so well.

The pace starts off a bit slow, but after Jimmy is released from prison the action and emotion picks up and follows nonstop through to the end. And if nothing else, the title of this book was aptly chosen.

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

Cattle Valley Mistletoe by Carol Lynne

5140WdjMsULTitle: Cattle Valley Mistletoe
Series: Cattle Valley, #2
Author: Carol Lynne
Genre: Contemporary/Holiday
Length: Novella (69 Pages)
ISBN: 978-1-906328-63-4
Publisher: Totally Bound (December 31st, 2007)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: The Reverend Casey Sharp loves his church, his congregation, and his community. He just wishes they loved him in return. Paying for the sins of his predecessor has left him feeling like an outcast.

Contractor Halden Kuckleman, loves his quiet life. After a childhood trauma, Hal gave up on love and God. When hired by the church to finish work on a new meeting room, he tells himself it’s just a job like any other. He’s fine working on the addition as long as Reverend Sharp doesn’t try to save him.
With a tight deadline for getting the room finished, Hal begins to wonder how he’s going to get the work done before the annual Christmas Eve party.

When Casey offers to lend a hand however, he begins to wonder if the willowy minister will help or lead him straight into temptation.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/cattle-valley-mistletoe

Review: This is book two in the Cattle Valley series and is best read in sequence. This is a beautiful and touching story.

It shows that a Reverend can be loving and caring, instead of one that judges and condemns. Casey loves his church, his congregation and his community, however he felt like he was missing something. He felt like an outcast because of his predecessor being an abusive jerk. The man is spending the rest of his life in prison, but the community still felt like Casey had to prove to them that he was a good man, a good Reverend. He had wanted to have a big hall built for Christmas parties, and dinners. However, it was so close to the holidays it was getting harder to find someone to help build it. He had contacted Halden and asked him.

The only problem with that is Halden hated anything and anyone religious. Casey just had to show him what he can offer to the man. His love, attention and all that goes into it. When Casey gets violently ill due to stress, Halden starts realizing what he is feeling for the man. He is falling in love with Casey, now all he has to do is get over his anger at god.

Casey loves Halden, but Halden is afraid that once he tells Casey why he is angry with god, Casey won’t want him anymore. They have normal difficulties that every couple has, however he needs to help Halden turn back to god. You can tell from the way they act with each other though that they love each other. You can also tell that they will do everything in the powers to make their relationship work. The sex between these two will set the sheets on fire. They have so much passion and spark that you will be fanning yourself down every time you read this.

I loved this story, just because most of the times you hear about religious people talking down to those they think are in the wrong. They condemn people for being who they are instead of welcoming them with open arms. However, Casey being a Reverend and gay might be the only difference there though. He comes off as gentle, loving, caring, and so open that you can’t help but love him. I would go to one of his sermons that’s for sure. He helps anyone that needs it, but feels like he is fighting against the wind because of the last Reverend. Halden goes out and talks to the congregation and gets them to realize that his man is a decent and caring man. Enough to even draw out the hate and turn it into love for Halden.

I would recommend this story to anyone who needs their heartstrings toughed a little, two very sexy men, smoking hot sex, great community, and lots of love. I loved this book and cannot wait to read book three.