Shattered Heart by Nikki McCoy

Title: Shattered Heart, 2nd edition
Series: N/A
Author: Nikki McCoy
Genre: Alternate Reality
Length: Novella (185 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (September 14th, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts
Blurb: In a world of devastation and slavery, two men must find the courage to overcome the pain of their pasts and fight for what they believe in–or fall, forever lost, to the ravages of war.

Biochemical war has devastated the landscape. Societies have fallen to territorial battles and new laws have arisen, of which leaders were made by blood and force, and slavery was condoned.

Markus is a man who has lost everything. Cold and precise, he rules his territory with an iron fist. Nothing could break through his barrier of control. Until he meets a boy who challenges his emotional restraint.

Corin, born from rape and forced to work as a pleasure slave, has suffered through pain and degradation for as long as he can remember. His will to live has been all but destroyed by the hatred and abuse of his parents. Yet, he survives on the love of his sisters and the hope for a better life.

That hope is nearly ended, however, when his parents sell him to Markus. Now in the hands of the most feared man in the territory, he must find a way back to his sisters. But that path is not so easily taken. Under Markus’ control, he learns that being a slave is not about losing oneself, and that having a Master to show him the seduction of submission might be something he’d been searching for all along.

As the seeds of love grow unexpectedly between them, a war brews on the horizon. Can Corin trust that Markus would do anything to keep him and his sisters safe, or will he deny that which his heart cries out for?

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of BDSM, violence, slavery, sexual abuse, non-consensual sex, and gang rape.

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

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/shattered-heart

ISBN: 9781784302153

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Corin has been abused all his life by his stepfather. One day while his stepfather is being beat for not paying money he owes his mother tells the men to take him to pay off the debt. From that moment on, he is the slave to the most feared man in the territory, Markus.

Markus is known for not tolerating insubordination from his men or slaves. Supposedly, he’s a cruel man. But the longer Corin is with him the more he sees that it’s not true. Markus has always protected those he felt were under his protection and Corin in most definitely in that category.

This book has intense scenes of abuse, non-consent sex, drama, and action. I found myself being angry on behalf of Corin at the way his stepfather treated him. It wasn’t his fault that his mother was gang-raped and he was the product of it. Yet, his mother and stepfather hated him and treated him in despicable ways until Markus took him away from all that. Markus and Corin both needed each other to help them get over the pain they went through in their pasts. The sex between Markus and Corin was hot at times, yet scary at others.

It was a good read.

Forbidden Waters by L.M. Brown

Title: Forbidden Waters
Series: Mermen & Magic, #1
Author: L.M. Brown
Genre: Fantasy and Fairytales/ Ménage and Multiple Partners
Length: Novel (266 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (August 29th, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Blurb: For the dying race of mer people, homosexual relationships are prohibited. When Kyle falls for Prince Finn he knows he is navigating forbidden waters.

To save his clan from ever-increasing shark attacks, merman Kyle seeks sanctuary for his people in the sunken city of Atlantis, even though he knows that as a homosexual merman, he will be sacrificing his own chance for love. Love finds him anyway in the form of Prince Finn, the rebellious young heir to the Atlantean throne.

When their relationship is discovered, Kyle is the one to pay the price. Banished from the oceans, he seeks shelter in England and finds a new love with human, Jake Seabrook.

For Jake, Kyle is the chance to move on from the crush he has on his straight best friend. The strange man he found naked on the beach seems to fit into his life with ease. If only Kyle weren’t keeping secrets from him, Jake could see them having a future together.

Things are not what they seem for either of the men and when Kyle discovers the truth about Finn, he knows he must return to Atlantis.

Three men, a tangled relationship, and one chance for happiness—if they can trust enough to take it.

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/forbidden-waters
ISBN: 9781784301620

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: When Kyle’s father is killed in a shark attack, it’s left up to him to lead his people to a safer place in Atlantis. The only problem is that there is no same-sex couples allowed there during the mating seasons. Despite this, they make the journey there and are welcomed. Kyle meets Prince Finn and is immediately attracted to him. But if they are caught together in compromising position the punishment will be banishment.

Prince Finn has always been attracted to other Mermen but due to the rules of Atlantis by his parents, he’s never been with one. He isn’t allowed to go to the mating grounds or the surface like everyone else because his mother the queen forbids. When he meets Kyle, he’s instantly attracted to him. To keep him close he makes Kyle one of his personal bodyguards.

Jake is a human who left town for a year due to having unrequited feelings for his best friend Alex. He comes back and meets Kyle after he washes up naked on a beach. Jake and Kyle begin a relationship until Kyle’s secret comes out as to what he is and that things are not what they seem.

Very interesting story about a young man who tries to do right by his people and ends up falling in love, being banished, meeting a new love then being reunited with the one he left behind and including his new love in ménage relationship. Intense scenes with the queen that are confusing at first until the shocking truth, which I figured out before it happened, unfolds and leaves several people astounded.

Amazing details of the mer people and what their daily lives are like. Hot sex between Kyle and Dax at the beginning then Kyle and Jake plus Finn at the end.

I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book.

Kissing Orion by Amber Kell

Title: Kissing Orion, 3rd edition
Series: A Vampire’s Kiss, #1
Author: Amber Kell
Genre: Paranormal/ Vampires
Length: Novella (65 Pages)
ISBN: 978-1-78184-911-8
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (December 27th, 2013)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: When Detective Aaron Bradshaw sweet talks his way into a vampire club, he doesn’t expect the owner to claim him for a mate.
Detective Aaron Bradshaw’s boss told him to get the vampire Orion’s cooperation in their police investigation. Little did he know that sweet-talking his way into the club would be the first step in establishing a long-term relationship with a vampire.

Orion has spent years alone. However, one look at the sexy detective and he knows who he wants to keep by his side. Aaron’s insistence upon throwing himself into danger drives Orion insane. How is he going to keep his lover safe and still let Aaron do his job hunting down the drug runners in Orion’s club?

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/kissing-orion

Review: This was an amazing story. Each book in the A Vampire’s Kiss Series focuses on a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, we recommend reading the series in sequential order. It keeps me from getting a bit lost in the stories and gives me an insight in to their world.

Aaron is a police detective sent to find out who was dealing drugs out of a vampire club. He was to go in and get the owner to agree to help him find the answers he seeks. What he had not expected was for the owner to be so sexy and getting mated. He goes in to ask and comes out after a hot night of sex, mated. I guess I would be surprised also.

Orion knew the minute Aaron walked into his club that he was going to be his and keep him on his toes. His mate was a feisty one, now he wasn’t too sure, whether he liked the idea that he could be hurt on the job, but he sure was going to stick around to protect him. When these two get together, the place goes up in flames.

I was amazed with this story and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next one. It has the perfect mixture of lust, love, passion, angst, danger, and anger. I would recommend reading this especially if you love sexy men, vampires, men with badges, excitement, adventure, dangerous situation, crazy vampire friends and a perfect story all in one. It has that and so much more. It gave me everything that I could have asked for in a story.

I love the way it had a hint of humor in it. I love paranormals especially romance but if you add in humor, I am usually reading it. I must have a story that will draw me in and have me laughing at certain parts, crying at others and this story gave me that.

This was previously Published 2009 by Literary Road Press.

Zheng's Heart by Amber Kell

Title: Zheng’s Heart
Series: Vampire’s Kiss, #2
Author: Amber Kell
Genre: Paranormal/ Vampires
Length: Novella (75 Pages)
ISBN: 978-1-78430-252-8
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (October 31, 2014) Available for early download.
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: A second chance in life, a second chance for love.
Jonathan Zheng’s spirit has been hanging around Aaron’s neck for the past five months. When he finally gets a body, he discovers a new life comes with new issues.

Between exploring a relationship with Banner, the hot bartender at Orion’s club, and learning more about the man he’s become, Zheng discovers what he wants in life might not be what he originally thought.

When a killer starts piling up the bodies, Zheng has to not only cope with the investigation but also battle his new body’s insane cravings. Will he be able to work alongside Aaron and discover who is murdering people, or will he sink into madness like he was warned about?

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/zhengs-heart

Review: This was an amazing story. This was book two in this series. Each book in the A Vampire’s Kiss Series focuses on a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, we recommend reading the series in sequential order. It keeps me from getting a bit lost in the stories and gives me an insight in to their world. A world that captured my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. I love the way each character just mixes with the others. How fast they are to defend what is theirs and what they act the way they do. It was amazing and I love the way the characters just come together and make a true story enjoyable. It caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end.

Five months ago, Zheng had been murdered by a vampire. His spirit had been put in a gem on a necklace till Aaron had found a body for him. Aaron had been told to find a human body because being in the body of a vampire would drive him mad. So Aaron had switched to homicide to do just that. When his partner was killed, Aaron had thought he had found the perfect body for Zheng. Problem with that was his partner was a vampire. So brought back to life in a way, Zheng had to get use to it all. The funny thing was the only one he felt like drinking from was Banner.

Banner was the hot bartender at Orion’s club. He knew that Zheng was his mate, but he wanted them to take it slow to get to know each other. Their passion had a way to make them burn even hotter for each other. When bodies started showing up Zheng and Aaron had to find the one who did it. Zheng had once been in love with Aaron but now his feelings were getting stronger for his mate. Banner was already falling in love with his mate and worried that Zheng couldn’t feel for him what he feels for Zheng. Now all he had to do is to keep his newly turned vampire mate safe.

I absolutely loved this story. It has the perfect twist to make this story make you crave for more. I would recommend reading this story, especially if you love sexy men, crazy vampires, twist and turns, excitement, danger and amazing sex. It gave me that and so much more. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next story.

Texas and Tarantulas by Bailey Bradford

Title: Texas & Tarantulas
Publisher’s Note: This book is the sequel to Dark Nights and Headlights
Author: Bailey Bradford
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novel (150 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (October 3rd, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: You never know what you’ll find in south Texas—or what will find you.

Trent Jacek doesn’t want too much—to live on the ranch his brother owns, a few puppies to keep him company in his trailer, maybe a good man if he can find one. First he has to catch a break long enough to try. Things just aren’t slowing down on the Jacek ranch. They’ve got a barn to rebuild, and their plan to get a pack of shifter wolves off their back doesn’t seem to be working.

Then there’s the matter of the bones the police are looking for on the ranch. After a grayed, old femur was left on the porch, Trent and his brother Joe are forced to confront some things they’d never expected to. Is that solitary bone from their mother, who went missing over twenty years ago? If so, how did she end up there? If not, who is dumping people on the ranch?

Trent’s been having the strangest dreams since he’s seen that femur but can’t imagine they’re more than just dreams. He doesn’t have a lot of time to worry about them between shifter attacks, a nosy biologist, and neighbors coming by to snoop.

What Trent doesn’t know is someone has put an assassin on his tail, but it’s the assassin who will come to question everything he’s been told once he meets the vibrant, sexy man he’s been sent to kill.

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/texas-and-tarantulas
ISBN: 9781784302177
Reviewer: Shorty
Review: Trent Jacek is a handsome, sarcastic, and tough as nails kinda guy. He will stop at nothing to protect those he loves. Mahon Morrison is a big, hairy, sexy assassin bear shifter sent to kill Trent. He doesn’t realize the quickie he just had with a stranger was really Trent until the owner of the building tells him. He attempts to sneak up on Trent at his home, but instead gets soaked with a water hose, ordered to strip and walk into the house then gets knocked unconscious by Trent.

Upon awakening, he finds himself tied up with a tarantula crawling up his leg. He freaks out and shifts. After everyone calms down Mahon is informed that what he was told about Joe, Trent, and Diego was wrong. Confused he thinks thing through and realizes he’s being used to do the dirty work for Diego’s old packs Alpha. So he decides to protect them the best he can against the other bear shifters and wolves the alpha will surely send to make sure the job gets done.

Along the way, Trent and Mahon fall in love amid fighting against bear shifters, wolves and an annoying biologist. I really enjoyed reading this wonderfully written story. It had drama, action, love, intense fight scenes, and a lot of funny parts about the tarantulas and the way people reacted to them. Plus a lot of hot sex between Trent and Mahon. Bailey has delivered yet another amazing story.

Loved it.

Highly recommend this book.

Peyton's Pursuit by Jenna Byrnes

Title: Peyton’s Pursuit
Series: Kansas City Heat, #2
Author: Jenna Byrnes
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Length: Novella (110 Pages)
ISBN: 978-1-78430-183-5
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (September 11, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: A home invasion leaves one man dead. Can the KCPD track down the killer before anyone else is murdered?

Detective Nick Peyton lands a homicide case involving stolen property. He finds himself with the tedious task of visiting pawnshops, showing photos of jewelry and other missing items. When he meets storeowner Rob Hewlett, Nick suddenly feels like this is the best job he’s ever had.

Nick and Rob share an immediate attraction and act on it without much thought. With his mind on other things, Nick exchanges only the most basic information with the hot stud who has captivated his heart and soul. He soon comes to realize how little they know about each other and that, sometimes, secrets can be deadly.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/peytons-pursuit

Review: This is book two in this series and they should be read in order. Each story talks about all of the romancing couples in future books. It also gives you a little insight into their amazing world. I have always loved stories that have men in uniforms.

A sexy cop falling in love with a man who might or might not have committed a crime. What could be hotter than that? The KCPD is now tracking down a killer. A murder of a man who just made the mistake of being home, when his home was being robbed. Or that is what they want you to think. I love the twist that comes out of mysteries, thrillers, and suspense.

Nick is a detective looking for the man who killed an older gentleman while robbing his home. It leads him to visit pawnshops trying to find the missing jewelry. What he finds instead was a very sexy young owner. He likes what he sees and wants more of it. The problem was information from those who committed the crime was saying that Rob was behind the whole thing.

Rob owned the pawnshop that Nick had walked in right along with his brother. He had fallen hard for the sexy detective and wanted to continue. Waiting to tell his man that he loved him, he ended up waiting to late. Or so he thought, he was upset about everything that was going on and ashamed that it could cost him everything he wanted.

I love this series and cannot wait to get my hands on the next book. I love romance, but when you add in suspense, a little thrill, a bit of mystery and I am sold. However, this is one of my top five in this genre.

I would recommend reading this story especially if you love two very sexy men, a man with a badge, excitement, suspense, hot and passionate sex, tender moments, angst and danger. It caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end.

Walking in the Rain by T.A. Chase Blog Tour, Guest Post & Review!

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Hiya guys, today we have T.A. Chase popping in to introduce you to Walking in the Rain her newest book in the Rags to Riches series, T.A. chats about the Rags to Riches series and we have Cat’s review, so enjoy the post <3 ~Pixie~

Walking in the Rain

(Rags to Riches 05)

T.A. Chase

Sometimes fate brings us the right person to make our world perfect.

Dayton VanHooren is a United States senator who doesn’t really like his job. He’s been too busy to date, much less pick anyone up for sex. Being openly gay means he doesn’t have to worry about scandal, but he’s looking for something more than a good time.

Mickey O’Leary can barely think, he’s so exhausted. Working three jobs to help pay his brother’s hospital bills keeps him going and helps him forget about how lonely he is. Mickey would like to meet a nice guy who won’t run at the first hint of Mickey’s problems.

A wedding reception and a thunderstorm are catalysts to bring these two men together. What can they do when they discover the perfect man for them but fall in love?

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Broncs and Bullies by Bailey Bradford

Title: Broncs & Bullies

Series: Mossy Glenn Ranch, 06

Author: Bailey Bradford

Genre: Contemporary Western Romance

Length: Novel (174 pages)

ISBN: 9781784301699

Publisher: Totally Bound (September 15th, 2014)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb: This is book six in the Mossy Glenn Ranch series. See the full series listing here

Frankie never let anyone close, until Duke refused to give up on him.

Frankie Freemont knows everyone at the Mossy Glenn thinks he’s a jerk for breaking things off with Jody. Letting people get close to him just isn’t something Frankie does. And older men? No way. Frankie doesn’t do that daddy thing so many younger guys seem to like.

This is why he can’t understand his reaction to Duke Edmonds. Duke has always made him nervous for no reason Frankie can figure out.

Duke suffers a concussion, and Frankie suffers the consequences of a bad choice he makes. With his family wanting him for only one thing—money—and Duke slowly breaking down his defenses, Frankie doesn’t know which way is up.

Duke is determined to prove to Frankie that he’s a good man—they both are. Duke’s worked hard to overcome his youthful past. He’s still ashamed of being a bully years ago, and does everything he can to make sure he never makes mistakes like that again. Being a better man is hard at times, but Duke’s spent his whole adult life doing so.

Now he and Frankie have to decide what they want, and how to go about getting it. That means making some changes that can break each man’s heart.
Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/broncs-and-bullies
Review: This is book six in the Mossy Glen Ranch series but it stands alone just fine. I want to say I love the titles and covers too. I will warn you that you will not want to put it down once you start. Bailey has a way of captivating you until the very last word. Also, you will want to read the first six in this series https://www.goodreads.com/series/98282-mossy-glenn-ranch plus the nine in the Love in Xxchange series https://www.goodreads.com/series/60325-love-in-xxchange to see how Will, Troy, Carlos and the rest of the gang met.

Though the trio does make an appearance, we don’t get a sex scene from them this time, oh well. Duke swept me off my feet. I have a thing about older men and Duke is hot, sexy and has a heart of gold, and is determined to make Frankie his.

I actually liked Frankie even though he had recently dumped Jody. I did see his point to not keep leading Jody on. I had a soft spot for Frankie. Frankie is a loner and doesn’t make friends easily. He has a very low self-esteem and is self-destructive. He gets involved with a man who likes to get rougher than Frankie likes.

There is quite a bit going on in this story with Frankie and his secrets, and Duke dealing with effects of a bad concussion and some family issues of his own. We meet a couple of characters I hope are coming in the next book or so also. I will say there was a twist near the end that brought tears to my eyes, though it led to a very satisfying ending that brought me even more tears though this time happy ones.

I highly recommend this book (and this series) if you like hot sexy cowboys, older men/younger men, life issues, some angst a touch of drama, some twists, a bit of a tearjerker, smokin’ hot sex and a sweet satisfying ending this is definitely for you. After 15 books in this line, Bailey never ceases to amaze me with her wonderful characters and heart-wrenching stories. If you like MM cowboy romance, you will want this series!

Elijah's Ghost by Amber Kell Blog Tour, Guest Post, Excerpt & Review

Hey guys, we have the pleasure of hosting Amber Kell with her fantastic new release Elijah’s Ghost, Amber chats a bit about A Wizard’s Touch series, we have a tasty teaser excerpt and we have Lisa’s review for you to enjoy! Enjoy the post and check out the rest of the series when you get the chance <3 ~Pixie~

Elijah’s Ghost

(A Wizard’s Touch 04)

by

Amber Kell

It only takes one event to change the world.

Elijah Trenton had always been considered a weak wizard. With little magic and an overpowering father he’d expected to spend his life teaching. When an accident reveals his ability to talk to the dead, new possibilities open up.

Devin Stewartson had been eyeing Elijah for months. The shy redhead drew his eye from that first day, and only the thought of a relationship had him shying away. When Elijah saves Devin’s life, Devin decides that some things are worth a chance.

Old enemies and new adversaries try to tear the two men apart, but love can withstand most anything and even death can’t part two men fated to be together.

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On the Green by Nicole Dennis

Title: On the Green

Series: Southern Charms, #3

Author: Nicole Dennis

Genre: Gay Contemporary

Length: Novel (193 pages)

ISBN: 9781784301866

Publisher: Totally Bound (September 9th 2014)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb: Can a flashy sous chef and a hard-working landscaper go beyond their pasts and find one another?

Homeless as a teen, Malcolm Bissette has found a new life at the Southern Charm. Flamboyant, he often changes his hair color on a whim. At sixteen, he crushed hard on the landscaper Reece Simpson.

Now all grown up, Malcolm still has a crush on Reece, but there appears to be no reciprocation from him. Malcolm watches him at work every day from the kitchen, but lets the crush disappear. He vows to forget the man—that is, until Reece changes the entire game.

Waiting for years to get his hands on the vast overgrowth around the Charm, Reece Simpson dives into the project with enthusiasm. Preferring plants to people, he sticks to just brief moments with men. There is one man he would consider staying beyond a moment with, though—the flashy, colorful sous chef at the Southern Delights. Realising his feelings, Reece is knocked off his feet by a wave of emotions. Is he in time to catch this flirty chef?

What would it be like to have Mal in bed? Would it make the summer afternoons even steamier? Is there a chance for love for both of them? Could they entertain the idea of a life together like their friends?
Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/on-the-green

Review: This is book three in the Southern Charm series. You do need to read these in order. You can find them all here https://www.totallybound.com/series/southern-charm.

On the Green Picks up with Reese. He owns a busy landscaping business. He has been dying to get hold of working the Charm and would also like to get his hands on the sexy sous chef Malcolm. He always thought he was cute but too young. Now he is a very sexy, flamboyant young man who likes colorful hair.

Malcolm was thrown out when he came out and Dakota had found him at 16, gave him a job as dishwasher and helped him rise to head sous chef. He has crushed on Reese since he first met him but Reese doesn’t seem to know he exists.

I hate to say this but I didn’t like this one near as much as the other two. It seemed a bit unconnected at times. I didn’t see where the first couple of chapters even fit in with Reese on a job elsewhere. Also, there were some places where we got scenes that had happened in other books instead of referencing back almost as if this book was in-between each of the others instead of following. So though I said this series should be read in-order you may actually enjoy reading this one on its own more. LA so the ongoing issues form the last two books ever got brought up and reconciled still.

Having said that, I do love Malcolm. Love him in all the books. He is bright and colorful (literally) I adored the reference to his hair and mood changes. I also love the energetic Dorian and cannot wait to see his story.

If you like ongoing series, charming southern towns, landscaping, cooking and some fairly hot mansex this is for you

Yin and Yang by Edward Kendrick (2nd Edition)

Title: Yin and Yang, 2nd edition

Series: Yin and Yang, #1

Author: Edward Kendrick

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Length: Novel (142 pages)

ISBN: 9781784301361

Publisher: Totally Bound (August 8th 2014)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat & Pixie

Blurb: Two men—Kenyon a street cop, and Teo a social worker—come together as they try to help a seven-year-old boy abandoned by his mother.

Neal, a young boy abandoned on the streets by his mother, is found by policeman Kenyon Hagerty and instantly bonds with him. Social worker Teo Marino becomes involved when the boy is placed in the care of Human Services. Soon after, the body of Neal’s murdered mother is discovered then later Neal’s father tries to kidnap him from the kids’ home.

Kenyon is a man looking for real love, while Teo is the consummate playboy, going from one man to another as the spirit moves him. And yet these two men, truly yin and yang, are drawn together. It takes a misunderstanding to force them to face their feelings for each other.
When Neal runs away looking for Kenyon—who he believes will adopt him—the two men must make a decision regarding Neal’s life—and their own.

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

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/yin-and-yang

Cat’s Review: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts:

Kenyon is a cop and Teo is a social worker. They meet when Kenyon and his partner Pat stumble upon a homeless 7-year-old boy. Kenyon is very drawn to both the boy and Teo. He soon finds out that Teo is a player and Kenyon is looking for something real.

I really liked this book, but I am a big Edward Kendrick fan. This book is full of charming interesting characters. The storyline is intriguing with some mystery and a bit of drama. The sexual tension between Teo and Kenyon was hot. There was a bit of hint at something paranormal in here that in my opinion was a bit much. In my opinion, the mystery of Neal and the romance between Kenyon and Teo was enough.

If you love a little mystery and suspense, hot cops, sexy social workers, adorable kids and a sexy romance with a happy ending this is for you.

Pixie’s Review: ♥♥♥♥ 3 ½ – 4 Hearts

Kenyon discovers Neal, a young boy, on the streets. Neal tells the tale that his mom has been taken and they were on the run from his father. Kenyon has to hand the sweet little boy over to Human Services and the caring hands of Teo. Kenyon and Teo are drawn together although they are opposites when it comes to relationships and they somehow make it work. Neal has dreams of his own which include both Teo and Kenyon, now both Kenyon and Teo have decisions to make.

This is a very sweet story that has a bit of danger, a touch of angst, but a lot of hope and joy. Kenyon has an instant connection to Neal when he meets the little boy in a stinking alley where Neal is hiding, waiting for his mom. It isn’t long before the story is told and Neal is taken in by Human Services as the police hunt for his mother. Sadly, she is found murdered and Neal’s father is now hunting for him. Kenyon and Teo are unsure if a relationship between them will work, but decide to give it a go. After a slight misunderstanding they take the plunge, but it isn’t long before they have to make a new decision about their lives.

I enjoyed this story and really liked how it progressed. Kenyon and Teo are two very different men; with Kenyon wanting someone to settle down with, while Teo has been like a butterfly flitting from man to man. The connection between the two men seems strong and recovers well after a slight blip. The sex between them is hot, but their connection goes far beyond the physical. Neal is a very sweet young boy who has a slight physic ability which makes the story much more interesting, although the appearance of Neal’s father is expected it was far different than I had thought it would be.

I loved how Edward Kendrick gave us an ending many years into the future, it was wonderful to see Kenyon and Teo’s relationship and their relationship with Neal during pivotal moments of their lives and to see how they had all grown together into a true family.

I recommend this to those who love how opposites attract, sexy men, cute kids, happy families, hot sex, a touch of danger and a very happy ever after.

Play Acting by Morticia Knight

Title: Play Acting
Series: Gin & Jazz, #7
Author: Morticia Knight
Genre: Historical Gay Romance
Length: Novel (165 pages)
Publisher: Totally bound (September 5th 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate to Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Reviewer: Tams
Blurb: Former screen idol, Roman Pasquale, struggles to survive in Hollywood as the silent film era comes to a close. But a fresh new playwright is in town and he wants Roman to be more than just his star.

The past few years haven’t been kind to fading film star, Roman Pasquale. But then again, he was never very kind to anyone else either. He’s had time to reminisce on his mistakes and to accept responsibility for how he hurt others. Now that Global Studios has turned their back on him, he’s had to sell his grand estate and start over in a modest apartment.

His former co-star, actress Maude Simons, suggests that he meet with new playwright, Max Vogel. Not only will he get the chance to be the star again, Roman can really use the money. What he doesn’t expect, is how strongly he’s attracted to the easy-going, confident young man—and the very wicked thoughts he has about him.

Playwright and director, Max Vogel, is delighted that the great Roman Pasquale has agreed to star in his play. What he was unprepared for however, was the intense physical spark that ignited the moment they met. He’s been warned of Roman’s reputation for being difficult to work with, but he’s willing to take the risk—even though his career depends on the success of this one play.

Max needs to coax a heartfelt performance out of Roman and Roman needs to live up to his resolve to be a better man. But maybe the real issue is whether or not the director and actor can resist the passion they have for one another, a lust so strong that it catches them unaware. Is their lust really love? Or will the drive for success destroy any hope for a happily-ever-after?

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of fisting and references to childhood rape.

Publisher’s Note: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series but can be read as a standalone.

* Note, this title is available for early release download through Totally Bound. Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/play-acting
Review: Let me start by saying, I’ve been waiting for this book since the end of the third book! And while it’s noted as being a standalone story, I highly recommend you read this series in order, as each story is woven through them all in all the characters touch each book in a different way.

Roman Pasquale is having a hard time as of late. Still bitter over his breakup with the only person he truly ever loved, Jack, now he’s dealing with his failing movie career. He packs up his mansion, sells off most of his things and moves to a modest apartment in a building that is occupied by same-sex couples only. The silver lining in his otherwise dreary life. He’s quite surprised when he learns that up and coming playwright, Max Vogel, wants him to try out for the lead in his new play.

Max has met Roman in passing previously, but the big time movie star didn’t give Max the time of day. Unknowingly, they run in the same circles and have the same frenemies. But there was that one motion picture Roman did with acclaimed director Andre Chenard that really settled it for Max, and he wrote the character of Allistair around that performance, around that man, Roman Pasquale.

When the two meet the chemistry is not only evident, it’s stifling! Roman has long since given up on ever loving again, on finding a man who could stand beside him and still shine. It’s like Max says to him their first time together, “It’s like you take up all the space in the room.” And he does. Roman is a domineering and commanding presence. Is Max the ying to his yang? And Max as well has never had a lover that would use him and do the things to him he begged for. The two seem to meld to each other’s bodies and personalities as if they were made for each other.

But old habits die-hard. When the play is a huge success and Broadway comes calling, Roman assumes that Max will leave him and be done. Max is infuriated with Roman’s attitude, and after he just asked him to move in with him. It will take the help of Romans two most unlikely allies to help him prove to Max that he loves him and will follow him anywhere.

What a fitting end to a fantastic series. Knight has given us a blast from the past with her Gin & Jazz series full of historical references to the prohibition era complete with costumes, props and big time stars. From the first page of the first book I’ve been completely immersed in these stories. I’m on pins and needles after each one ends, anxious to see where the next book takes me in this world of fame and easy money, Gin joints, the glamorous life of Hollywood royalty and reality of these four couples.

Knight was genius when creating the different men, personalities and couples throughout this series. Cute, innocent Jack with the more experienced Nick, then with the domineering Roman, but always intended to be back with his soul mate Nick. Vincent and Juan, the BDSM couple of the bunch, and my personal favourite. Andre and Will, two stubborn and heard headed men that had to learn the value of give and take in order to make it work.

And we end with Roman getting his second chance at happiness with the younger and eager to please Max. This particular couple has to learn to trust and communicate with each other. The love and attraction are there, and only seems to grow stronger the longer they are together. But to move forward, they will have to let go of the past. Roman is used to being in control, and Max is more than willing to allow that control, in the bedroom. Their relationship is definitely one of compromise and trust. They really bring out the best and the worst in each other.

This is a must read series, there is a little bit of everything for any reader to enjoy. Depending on the couple and their particular story there is murder, suspense, angst, drama and most of all… Love. There is a whole lot of love. Sexy, sweet, sweaty, sticky, no holds barred, romantic, intense, beautiful love! Damn I’m going to miss these boys!!

On a side note, to the Author, my partner in crime, Miss Morticia Knight, you humble me with your words. Thank you.

Rules of the Chef by Nicole Dennis

Title: Rules of the Chef

Series: Southern Charm 01

Author: Nicole Dennis

Genre: contemporary

Length: Novel (211 pages)

ISBN: 9780857156792

Publisher: Totally Bound (March 21st 2014)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb: When hotelier Samuel Ashford arrives to change things, Southern Charm chef Dakota Mitchell fights against it and nothing will be the same.

Learning about the sale of his beloved home – The Southern Charm, chef and co-owner Dakota Mitchell is having a hard time with the potential changes. He wants nothing else to alter.

Chosen by his family’s company Ashford Hotels to re-create the Charm into the latest chain of boutique hotels, Samuel Ashford enters the Deep South. Inside the overgrown, run down appearance, he learns the Charm is run by people who care and love the building, the delicious food, and their guests.

Can these two put aside differences and arguments to save the Charm? Even if it means they find a little love along the way.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/rules-of-the-chef

Review: Southern Charms is a quaint little bed and breakfast sitting on the gulf coast. Business has taken a major hit from the hurricanes and the oil spill. Though the spill is clean, tourists still haven’t begun the trek back to the out-of-the-way and quaint resort. The only thing keeping it alive is the restaurant that is part of the hotel.

Dakota is the chef and co-owner of Southern Charms. Charms is his life and home and he is very unhappy with the sale of the hotel half by his best friend Edward. When the new co-owner and business partner comes in, Dakota is not very accepting or helpful at all.

Samuel Ashford is sent to see if the business is worth saving and able to be the first of his Mother’s new adventures in adding smaller boutique hotels to their chain. This is his first real solo venture and he really wants to impress his father, who really thinks it’s best to let it go and shut it down.

This is the first book in the series and wow what a setup. We are introduced to numerous, fabulous potential bearing characters, a beautiful, charming setting, and plots galore. There is lots of action in this first story, a little mystery and some steaming hot man-sex. I was so into the book, the sudden ending surprised me. Good thing I already have the next! You won’t want to put it down once you start.

I will say I would have labelled this as a serial instead of series since there was a point not quite resolved. Having said this I figure it will be resolved eventually and it does help make you want to go forward. I personally would have liked this one point settled in this particular story though. Having said that, it didn’t hinder my enjoyment of the book.

I love the chemistry between Samuel and Dakota. It’s not a love at first sight story. I can’t wait to see all the other characters find love.

If you like intriguing series, sexy characters, chefs, businessmen, romance, conflict, a bit of mystery, and some really steamy man-sex this is definitely for you!

By the Numbers by Nicole Dennis

Title: By The Numbers

Series: Southern Charm 02

Author: Nicole Dennis

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novel (219 pages)

ISBN: 9781784300319

Publisher: Totally Bound (May 29th, 2014)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb: Can a scruffy carpenter and a neurotic accountant find middle ground?

With permission to begin construction and repairs on the Southern Charm, Sullivan ‘Sully’ Tarleton can’t wait to start bringing the old hotel back to new life. He and his crew jump on the teardown until he overhears his friends talking about picking up the accountant at the airport. Volunteering since he needs to head that way, he doesn’t know the changes this accountant will bring to his life.

Suffering from severe OCD and additional issues after growing up with a hoarder parent, Chandler Braddock prefers to keep his surroundings neat, perfect, organized, and minimal. A reason he enjoys working with numbers. They always balance out, match up to others, and are able to be tracked. Often refusing to leave his New York office, he gives in when his best friend, Samuel, requests his presence in Florida. But what will happen when he’s met by a sexy, but very messy carpenter? And will he be able to give up his orderly life for such a man?

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/by-the-numbers

Review: This is the Second Book in the Southern Charms Series. I think in order to really understand it you need to read them in order. There are a couple small ongoing storylines and the major storyline of the renovation really does connect the series, plus if you don’t read the first one you won’t know too much about the other characters.

In By the Numbers, Chandler has agreed to come to help Samuel organize the mess of files and help figure out what the big financial issues are, especially why the restaurant is in the red when it’s always a sell-out. Chandler has extreme OCD, claustrophobia, germophobia, asthma, anxiety, panic attacks, you name the neurosis the poor man probably has it. Though he knows it will be physically and emotionally draining on him, he does it for Samuel. He is a great friend, though I was a little miffed at how Samuel wasn’t quite as accommodating and considerate to Chandler since Chandler was really doing such a big thing flying there, accepting a ride from a stranger, not having a kitchen to prepare his own food etc. This was a major step for Chandler and I adored him for it.

What isn’t there to like about Sully. A big, sexy construction worker with a heart of gold, considerate, thoughtful loving, sexy as hell. Oh yeah, he is my kind of man. Where can I get a Sully? I loved how he caught onto Chandlers issues so quickly and was so kind and considerate to help him.

The ongoing storyline is still good though, I was hoping some things from the last one would be addressed and tied up in this one. I do like the ongoing renovation and can’t wait to see the outcome of the beautiful Southern Charm. To me she is a character as much as the people are.

I really, really liked this lot. I absolutely loved Chandler. I swooned over Sully and I actually loved his campy gay t-shirts. My only real issue is that once again there was a smaller plot that to me wasn’t ever addressed. I can’t say much more about that without spoilers. I truly love this series and can’t wait to see what happens with Reece in the next one and how the Southern Charm is progressing!

If you like ongoing series, beautiful locations, lots of sexy unique men, OCD, campy t-shirts, construction workers, a fun, sweet contemporary romance with lots of characters and the hottest hand-jobs I’ve read in a long time, plus some sweet sensual man-sex, this is definitely for you. Oh! Don’t forget the yummy food!

Unbound Reaction by Talia Carmichael

Title: Unbound Reaction
Series: The Prentiss Series, Book 4
Author: Talia Carmichael
Genre: Cowboys/ Westerns
Length: Novella (81 Pages)
ISBN: 978-1-78430-119-4
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (August 15, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: When someone sees all that he is, they can delve deep within his soul, and there is no hiding from what the heart desires…
Kendall Weston thinks living in Prentiss is a welcome change from his past. He enjoys working for his former boss in a law firm as his assistant, yet there is one thing that is messing things up. When he took the job, no one said anything about four-legged demons that could crush him with their big legs. He’s not getting on a horse, no matter what anyone said. At his supposed lesson, he has his argument all ready for the reason he can’t ride a horse. That is until he meets a man who knocks him for a loop. The man looks so solemn, but the sparkle in his gaze makes Kendall want to see how he would look if he smiled.

Thomas Ward takes over the lesson for the man who is obviously out-of-place. Something he can’t define draws him to the man. Kendall’s sharp wit and humor draw him in even more. Thomas is more comfortable with horses than people. But Kendall is different from any man he has ever been attracted to. To get Kendall, he’s going to have to soothe the skittish man as he does his horses—with lots of steady touches and soft words, then he will let Kendall have his way before holding on for the ride of his unbound reaction.

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

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/unbound-reaction

Review: This was an amazing story. Each book in The Prentiss Series focuses on a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, we recommend reading the series in sequential order. It keeps me from getting a bit lost in the stories and gives me an insight in to their world. A world that captured my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. I love the way each character just mixes with the others. How fast they are to defend what is theirs and what they believe. This story was amazing and I loved it.

Kendall was sent to learn how to ride a horse, something he did not want to do. He was scared to death of horses or any creature that had more legs than a human. One that actually couldn’t kill you. However once he gets to the ranch and is told that Thomas is the one who will be teaching him. A very sexy cowboy whom he wanted but was afraid to get attached to. His past was coming in to mess with his future. He just couldn’t seem to get it in his head that he was falling faster for this man.

Thomas and his brothers were all adopted and were loved by their fathers. He had taken one look at Kendall and knew that this man was going to be his. He had known it might be like taming a wild horse but it was getting harder to hold his feelings in. He was in love with Kendall. He knew that he would run, and that he would have to let him because he knew Kendall would come back to him.

I loved this series and cannot wait to read the next book. The characters just mix so well with each other and make the story so much fun. I love the way Thomas is so gentle with Kendall giving him time to realize that he is loved more than anything. That he will never cheat on him, never lay a hand on him in anger and will love him for life. I have always love Talia’s stories and this one is on the top five list.

I would recommend reading this book because it will draw you in with the flow of the words and the great story, then will keep your attention till the end.

Dangerous Wish by Morticia Knight Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

Hi peeps, today we have Morticia Knight and Dangerous Wish number six in the Uniform Encounters series, we have a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and a fact for that scavenger hunt for Rafflecopter points and we have Lisa’s fabulous review, so guys have a great time and click that Rafflecopter link 🙂 <3 ~Pixie~

Dangerous Wish

(Uniform Encounters 06)

by

Morticia Knight

Love is a dangerous emotion that EMT Jared won’t risk. But it looks as though a sweet and sexy National Guardsman is about to make him wish for that—and much more.

EMT Jared Li loves his job, his friends and clubbing. There’s nothing like a night of fun getting glammed up, throwing on some heels and shaking his ass to the latest Britney tune. Life is all about having a good time with as many hot guys as possible.

Dan Harrison has been in the National Guard for about six months and out for not much longer than that. At twenty-two, he’s somewhat innocent, a little shy and not interested in meaningless hook-ups. One night at a karaoke bar changes everything for him when his fellow Guardsman Joseph introduces him to his friend Jared. Dan’s never met anyone like the luscious twink who’s filled with so much life and laughter.

A night of passion shakes them to their very cores. Jared really likes Dan, but doesn’t want to get caught up in any type of exclusive thing. Dan wishes there could be more between them, but is willing just to be friends in order to remain near the androgynous stunner.

Hanging out strictly as friends proves to be almost impossible for them both. Not only does Jared continuously lust after the muscular soldier, but he’s also falling for the caring and compassionate man. Dan’s every sex fantasy stars Jared in one of his daring club outfits, but his heart is what really matters and it’s already been lost to Jared.

A traumatic event breaks down the barriers between them and gives them the chance to be together the way they both want. But after Dan is called up by the Guard to assist at a natural disaster, the same bravery that Jared admires in Dan might be the final thing that separates them forever.
Amazon: Dangerous Wish

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Dark Nights and Headlights by Bailey Bradford

Title: Dark Nights & Headlights
Series: N/A
Author: Bailey Bradford
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novel (194 pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (August 1st, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: A familiar road can still be full of surprises.

Joe Jacek loves his life for the most part. All he ever wanted to do was be a rancher, and that’s what he’s doing. He feels bad that his father didn’t leave the ranch to him and his brother Trent both, but Joe would never short his brother out of his inheritance. Lucky for them, they’re close brothers. They like to hang out in the evenings, get stupid, and then get on with work the next day.

But it can be a lonely life. While Trent is a great brother, he can’t be everything for Joe, and vice versa. Joe would like to get laid sometimes, and living where he does, that’s a rare occurrence. So he drinks and does a little something else now and then. It’s all good—he’s just relaxing.
He knows the road between his house and Trent’s trailer like he knows his own soul. Turning off the headlights one night just to make the drive more exciting isn’t a big deal.

Until a werewolf jumps on his truck. Then the rules for everything change.

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/dark-nights-and-headlights

ISBN: 978-1-78430-103-3

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Bailey Bradford delivers another awesome story that grabs your attention and doesn’t let go until the very end.

Joe Jacek is a lonely man taking care of his ranch day after day with the help of his younger brother Trent. One late night while on his way back from his brother’s house, Joe encounters something that will change his life forever. Diego is an omega wolf shifter that has been badly abused by his pack. Finally, he can to more and leaves the pack. Knowing if the pack catches him, they’ll kill him, he stays on the run until he encounters Joe. His instincts tell him to keep running but something is pulling him toward Joe.

Diego doesn’t want to put the brothers in danger from his ex pack but he can’t seem to stay away. When Diego is caught in Joe’s house, the meeting is hot and explosive. Eventually trouble comes in the form of his ex pack beta’s that are there to get him back by any means necessary. Diego has to decide to stay and fight or leave and loose the man he loves.

A truly wonderfully written book by Bailey Bradford. The details of the Texas landscape were simply breathtaking. I could actually imagine I was there with Joe and Diego as the story unfolded. Hot, steamy sex between sexy Joe and Diego the handsome shifter, all throughout that set the pages on fire. Danger, mystery, action, drama, surrounds this amazing story. Smoothly flowing words made for a fantastic read.

I have read all Bailey’s books and can say they are all fantastic reads. If you haven’t yet read one of Bailey Bradford’s books then I highly recommend you do so. You won’t be disappointed.

Protecting His Pride by Amber Kell

Title: Protecting His Pride
Series: Supernatural Mates, #7
Author: Amber Kell
Genre: Paranormal/ Shifters
Length: Novella
Publisher: Total E-Bound (December 1st, 2013)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥2.5 Hearts
Reviewer: Thommie
Blurb: When a bleeding lion shifter collapses in the alley outside his restaurant, Garret Halcon discovers the one thing missing in his life was love.

Garret Halcon finds a lion shifter bleeding behind the alley of his restaurant. Unusually attached to a complete stranger, he follows him to the hospital.

When Cesar runs into the problem of too many alphas in one town, he has to prove to Talan that he can be a successful member of the pride without being a problem.

Will Cesar be able to complete a task set for him by the lion alpha or will he die for the sake of his pride?

Product Link: http://www.total-e-bound.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=2268

Review: A lion shifter and a hawk shifter are most exciting as an idea, more than enticing and certainly will draw me to read a book. However, I’m now resigned to the fact that when a book with so many elements has such a short length will never be enough for me.

Cesar has been locked away in a lab and tortured. When his value comes to an end he’s taken away to be disposed, but he manages to escape and return for the other lions. A bit too late though as they are already on the way out from the lab, however Cesar has a last stand off with one of the guards leaving him with a bullet in his body and unable to shift. Injured he makes his way in a daze not knowing where he’s heading and lands outside Garret’s restaurant, where he collapses.

When Garret finds him after his shift, it’s clear that he’s found his mate and the timing couldn’t be better. First because his mate needs him and second because Garret has been itchy for a while now for intimacy.

However, troubles never seem to end as the area’s pride’s Alpha can’t tolerate another Alpha in his territory and Cesar will have to work his way around into finding a solution and stay by his mate’s side.

So much information was dumped all at once in this book. Hawk shifter, I’d love to read more about them, the how’s and the why’s and their lore, but that was lacking. The lab situation was hazily explained and the entire events that led Cesar to his freedom were clinically described losing all the potential intensity. Cesar’s issues with being an Alpha and feeling inadequate for the role were overcome as if a magic spell was cast and Cesar’s and Garret’s relationship was merely stated. The chemistry of the mates, their intensity, their passion, and need were too weak to be felt. The pace was too fast for all things to be absorbed and that made me not really get attached to the characters. In addition, the mating bond/claim when it happened was one-sided with our Alpha lion never making his claim and left me wanting. The end when it came was this huge hang up, so abrupt that I had to check twice that this book was over.

Bottom end, while the idea behind the story is quite enticing, the story itself was less than I expected and didn’t manage to take me with it in that magic space where I would have lived in the story instead of simply reading it detached and wondering.

Trusting the Army Captain by Noelle Keaton

Title: Trusting the Army Captain
Series: N/A
Author: Noelle Keaton
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (42 Pages)
ISNB: 978-1-78184-994-1
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (March 28th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: When it comes to choosing between advancing his career in the army or being truthful with the man he loves, Patrick learns everything ultimately boils down to trust.

Ambitious army captain, Patrick Bosworth, is eager to advance in his career so that he can live up to his family’s distinguished legacy. But having been passed over for promotion to major twice already, Patrick fears his career has stalled. He worries he’ll never match the accomplishments of other family members, especially his brother, a Bronze Star recipient recently promoted to lieutenant colonel.
When a superior office suggests a way to get the promotion that involves gathering information on a fellow army captain in the Medical Corps, Patrick reluctantly agrees to participate. He regrets the assignment almost immediately, especially when he falls for Craig, the guy he’s supposed to be investigating.

When he forms a passionate and intense bond with Craig, Patrick finds it difficult to separate where his professional obligations end and his personal feelings begin. After working for so long to prove himself a worthy member of his accomplished military family, Patrick has to decide if finally finding the love of his life is worth sacrificing advancement in the army, or even giving up his career itself.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/trusting-the-army-captain

Review: This story has been previously released as part of the Stand to Attention anthology by Totally Bound Publishing. It is a wonderful story about two men who find love together. It shows me some of the bad that the military does to not only their soldiers but to the officers. They had a leak in the Medical Corps that had to be found out. Whether it was needed or not, there are other ways to get help for people.
Patrick was a Captain in the army but he had been turned down for promotion to Major several times over. So when his superior officer tells him that there might be away around it he took the chance. He was to gather information on a Captain in the Medical Corp. However when he meets Craig he senses that this is not the man who the army thought he was. He was honest, sincere and would follow all rules and regulations no matter what.

Craig fell for Patrick after the first weekend together. He wanted to see more of Patrick but when his ex comes to him with information on him, he freaks out. His ex tells him that Patrick is not there because he wants him but wants to know if he was the one leaking information. He confronts Patrick and then ends all ties to the man.

Patrick didn’t know how to prove to Craig that he did indeed want him and that it was for life. It tears your heart up to know that these two men are in pain but you feel for Patrick because he was doing his job but in truth he was trying to show that Craig was not the traitor. This story does have an ending that made me smile. I do wish that they had shown more story with the ending of it. However, I did love it. It is amazing the love you can feel that each man can have if given the time. It also shows the vengeful exes do everything to get back at someone. If you love men in uniform than this book, you will want to read. It has sexy men that will draw you in and make you fall in love with.

Chasing the Dragon by Ash Penn

**Spoiler Alert**

Title: Chasing the Dragon
Series: N/A
Author: Ash Penn
Genre: Contemporary/Twincest
Length: Short Story (62 Pages)
ISBN: 978-1-78430-003-6
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (May 2nd, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥2.5Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: On his birthday, Aiden has only one thing on his mind. Spending time with the only man, he will ever love. The one man he can’t have.

A decade has passed since Aiden last set eyes, or hands, on Kai. Yet when Aiden tracks him down in order to keep a promise to spend their thirty-second birthday together, it’s as if only a breath of time has swept by since they were last together. The attraction they share is as intense as ever despite their years of separation, and Aiden’s decade-long marriage to a woman.

When Aiden learns that Kai’s current relationship has broken down, he’s compelled to invite Kai back to his hotel room for the night. Aiden believes if they both try hard enough, they might become true brothers again and banish the rogue feelings that originally tore them apart.

Only, Kai doesn’t agree. It’s his birthday too, and he’s got plans of his own. Plans that involve shunning a twin room in favor of a double. And Aiden has never been able to resist his desires, no matter how skewed those desires might be.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/chasing-the-dragon

Review: I am not sure what to say about this story. It is one majorly hot ticket but it doesn’t lead to happily ever after either. I love the twincest part of it, but hated the fact that they come off as horrible men. However, after reading it you can tell that there are more to them then you would expect. You can tell that both of them not only love each other but also hate each other or at least Aiden does. You can also feel the pain and fear coming from them.

Aiden had ended not only his relationship as a brother but as a lover to his brother. They were twins and had taken their relationship to a sexual one. Aiden wasn’t gay but he wanted his brother however, to him it was poison. So ten years earlier he had told him to leave and never come back. It makes me mad to end your family ties in such a harsh way but I suppose I could understand it. However when he ended it, he should have stayed away like he asked Kai to do. It doesn’t seem fair to want one thing and demand it from one but break it yourself. He went to Kai after telling him to stay away because he missed him, but what he was doing was torturing Kai because he knew Kai wanted him forever.

Kai had done what Aiden had asked and left. He had actually done something with his life, but when he had looked out the window he had seen his twin walking past the house. The one man that he truly loved over all. So he ends it with the man he lived with and was drunker than a skunk.

I was disappointed in this story. I can’t get into one where the man actually cheats. Whether they are together or not. He had ended his relationship with his brother, kicking him out of his life. Then hurts Kai but doesn’t really care it seems that he has done it. The only way I would have been able to get into it was if Kai and Aiden actually stayed together. However, it just leaves you hanging with Aiden going to Kai’s boyfriend to talk to him.

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Walking in the Rain

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Elijah’s Ghost

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Amber Kell

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Dangerous Wish

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Morticia Knight

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