“The Wedding Bellskis” is a bit wacky and evokes the craziness of trying to plan a wedding while balancing work obligations and doing a favor for a relative. The main characters both seem like warm genuine guys and were fun to watch, as was...
3¾ StarsThis is a tale of the Jones crew from a masculine slant. You might remember Quinn was changed to Coletti less than voluntarily and he is now on the radar of the Overlord. Not an especially good place to be, but it does have perks. The perk...
4 Stars"His Brother, Her Lover" was not what I expected. The description didn’t feel completely accurate. It started out a great story but then I found it lagging. There were multiple change of views throughout sentences that I had trouble followi...
3 Stars“Ripping Off the Mask” by Harper Jewel has great elements but a few too many forced coincidences for my tastes. The dramatic consequence to Cooper’s coming out, the eerie communication with his partner, the amazing connection with Dr. Westl...
3½ Stars“Christmas in Cedarwood” is a sweet but sexy novella that evokes both the joy and excitement of the season and the cautious give and take of a relationship that is still in the growing-pains stage. I love the portrayal of the ups and downs...
3¾ Stars“The man is not the spirit. I didn’t fall in love with the Swarm. I fell in love with you in spite of them.” “Swarm” is the first Raven de Hart’s book I read and it’s an interesting take of social caste and prejudice of human bearing gift b...
3 Stars"Marital Duty" sits somewhere between OK and Could Not Finish. I liked the premise, but the execution fell flat - there was barely any buildup before Selina and Evaline started having at it and then suddenly Kingston's all for it and Beaumo...
3 Stars“Twisted Irish” is the fourth book in the Sinners and Saints series. I’ll admit, once again, that I’m new to the series and this is the first book, but after reading this one, I’ll definitely be buying the rest of the books in the series! S...
4½ Stars“Lycan’s Mate” is a standalone romance by A.R Mackinnon, a new to me author. As indicated by the title, this is a shifter romance, with a MMF storyline. For the most part, I enjoyed this book. Though there were some parts that don’t quite g...
4 StarsFirst off I have to say, WOW! "Hawaiian Ginger" is Hot Hot Hot! I loved how the story was written with such strong characters throughout the story. The dialog was amazing from beginning to end. Author Meg Amor brought the scenery to life, i...
4½ Stars"Doc Cedarwood" is a very heartwarming tale of two men. Megan Slayer really draws the reader in as the sparks fly thought the story. Both men are strong characters that experience some hiccups along the way to true love. That is what made t...
4½ StarsTabitha Bradley introduces a fabulous leading couple with this swift and sexy short adventure. Between the pages of "Once in a Blue Moon" we have Jack Drake. He is a larger than life ALPHA male and the town bad boy. He has a horrible reputa...
3½ StarsSeth, a Fallen, has spent the last eternity working. That his boss is The Angel of Death makes for a rather lonely existence for one who actually seeks redemption and a return to Heaven. Especially since he Fell thanks to a succubus.. Lyndi...
3¾ Stars"Canine Cupids" is a multiple story book. Readers should expect fun and hot romances. I loved that the dogs were the cupids and how the author chose to write these as a novellas. The stories are touching and heartwarming. In the first story...
4½ StarsThis was a short story that starts when Benji, who is a magician, finds Kit after he's saved him from some bad guys. The rest of the story is Benji trying to figure out who is trying to steal his magic. I had a difficult time getting into t...
3 StarsThis was a super unique second chance story set in a futuristic type sci fi world. Ivo and Mack were lovers when they were young and then a tragic incident happens. It's years later and we find Ivo has no memory of his past. A series of eve...
4 StarsI love the Coletti series and devour them immediately upon receipt. This was no exception but I must admit I struggled with the tentacle issue. I liked Tihar in "Vexing Voss" and there was some foreshadowing in that book. Once I kind of era...
4½ StarsI love Ms van Yssel’s stories so I was definitely looking forward to this one. As usual she explores aspects of BDSM….some good and some not so good. Regardless, they come across very realistic and believable. The characters come alive and...
4 StarsThe beginning of this story finds Michael alone and grieving for his partner, Phillip, who has recently passed away. Things are complicated due to Michael being blind. There are a number of things Phillip took care of that Michael needs to...
3½ Stars“Shifting Winds” gets down and dirty very quickly. Elysia and Declan are scorching hot and incredibly inventive. Their romance unfolds in a fascinating reality, and while I would have loved more of a backstory, I was still hooked on them an...
4 StarsLt. Lisa Zimmer was good at her job and everyone respected her at the Crimes Against Youth and Family Bureau of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department. Respect was hard to come by because she was a female with rank in a field dominated...
4 StarsHolden Antaeus is the General Consul for his family’s business Antaeus International. When his manipulative big brother, Sean, informs everyone at a meeting that all of the executives are going away for a retreat Holden is not r...
5 StarsHarmony is the 4th book of The Masters Of The Order Series. The Order is a sect of Doms from business, art, and society. Teo is a rock star, the front man fro a band called Venom. He met Eva when she was 17 and he was 19 and ended up leavin...
3½ Stars"Masterpiece" is a fair to good book. It was slow to get started for me, but more enjoyable as the book progressed. The Order is about a secret society of doms who also support each other, they come from all walks of society including busin...
3 StarsEden cannot believe that her brother had the nerve to call her the “Queen of Kink” and to tell her that she could never be happy with straight vanilla sex. Just cause she does not want to work at the family business. I...
4¾ StarsWhat the Cat Dragged In is absolutely refreshing, a pure gem bursting with speed, wit and charm. The chemistry between feline-shifter Bryan Gallier and bird-shifter Kyle Brixton smolders with tension and sensuality, and the story follows th...
5 StarsThis was my first read from Lilac James and it has potential. The characters are likable and I felt a little connection. It wasnt bad for a short read but I think that if it was a little longer it might have been even better. And maybe just...
3½ StarsThis isn't the fairytale you grow up with! With an up to date and kinky twist to a classic this story was a good read. I was able to get into it and didn't even know I had hit the last page until I tried to swipe left and there were no more...
4 StarsThe future is bleak for Yakira after the aliens invade. She lived through an experience most wouldn’t want to even imagine and is stronger for it. As a girl she encounters Wulf, a dreaded Coletti and finds him to not be as terrible as one m...
4 StarsAidan is an attorney who has recently made partner at his firm. He's spent the previous years working insanely long hours to help him achieve his goals. As a result he hasn't had much time for relationships. Aidan gives in to some pressure...
4 StarsSadie is the last of the girlfriends to have her fantasy come true. She watches as all the other girls find their happy ever afters and longs for the same kind of happiness. Sadie finally gets her fantasy but the man she has chosen to fulfi...
4 Stars“Perceived Love” is one of those books where the storyline is fairly good, but the characters just were not what I was hoping for. I really wanted to smack William upside the head. He was a stuffed shirt and un-supporting of Nate. The story...
3 StarsPeter and Matt are two people out of a group of twelve that have been stranded at a science station on an Artic Island. They know from the radio that the zombie apocalypse has destroyed most of the mainland in all countries. They have done...
3½ StarsErica Lynn provides heat and heart with this spicy contemporary romance. Lynette Montgomery is such a wonderful heroine and pretty much from first mention I wanted life to treat her well. She seemed to have the weight of the world on her sh...
4½ StarsNothing clashes quite like Jayla Stanton and Brad Dalton in this interracial and paranormal romance. From the very moment they lay eyes on one another, they both hate and are attracted to each other. In fact, within minutes their inner wolv...
4 StarsThere were many twists and turns in “Hidden Away”. Some were expected and some weren’t. Lia has led an interesting life and she’s not attached by labels or boundaries. She is who she is and I loved that about her. She may be reclusive and a...
3½ StarsWerewolf Anthony "Tony" Lobos and Daphne Raine have not acted on their mutual attraction. She is a customer at his family's dry cleaners. What will be their breaking point? Read to find out what drove Tony over the edge. Read the story to d...
4 StarsNolan struggled with his sexual identity as a child but could count on Lucy to help him when he needed it. Best friends since the cradle, they grew up together and are always there for each other. Suffering from a break up from his signific...
3¾ StarsTaryn owns a winery. She needs to drum up some more business for the winery so she decides to go see the owner of the Wulf’s Den’s , Beowulf. While there she meets Beowulf’s brother Wade. Wade is werewolf who believes Tary...
4 StarsSam lives his life with bitterness and isolation. He attends society functions but is always an outsider. Things have gotten even worse recently as Sam's past love has shown up in London and now has a new love of his own. Sam also has a sec...
4½ StarsBeowulf is a werewolf and running a club called the Wulf's Den. One night the doors open and Roxie steps in with her friend Candice, who had to bug Roxie to get her to come to the club or any club for that matter. Roxie believes no handsome...
4 StarsI very much enjoyed the original Wikomsette book but this book surpassed it, I loved that Ashling was so mature in her attitude, it made her infinitely likable, she could have been bratty and immature especially as her whole upbringing was...
4½ StarsThis was a harsh read, no other way to say it. The series is called Battered Hearts for a reason, and Tino is the most battered of all so far. I hesitate to call this a romance since the bulk of the book was an opus of the endless list of h...
4 StarsThe Bellingham Mystery box set contains 5 stories that follow Peter and Nick as they solve a variety of mysteries and find love along the way. Peter is a newspaper reported and Nick is a painter (the artist kind). The two men meet in the fi...
4 StarsThis tale is a nice twist on a ghost story, enhanced by inventive explanations for the occurrence as well as the mystery behind the murder. I love Alfred, who acts according to his own rules, like most cats I have known, and his bond with M...
3¾ StarsSo this was one of my most anticipated books of the year. I downloaded it the second it became available and stayed up way too late reading that first night. I was a little worried because sometimes when I hype the stuff up in my head it do...
5 StarsShoraya makes a journey…but she gets wounded. Gavenas finds her, takes her in and nurses her back to health. He likes her from the moment he sees her, but how can they stay together? The overall idea of “Capture of a Heart,” was a good one....
2½ StarsWhat happens when undercover work gets mixed up with sexual desire and exploration? A really hot story that bad boys can turn good. Vanessa is a cop looking for ways to make a promotion in a good old boys system. Gerard Coven is ex-thief tu...
4½ StarsFor Olivia Sheppard, starting over wasn't always hard nor was it easy. But with luck, she has landed a job as head of security at an up-scale club called Flirt. However, what Olivia was oblivious to is the secret behind the mysterious club...
4 StarsThis contemporary m/m erotic romance sensitively touches on the difficult subjects of addiction and survivor’s guilt. Watching the seesaw between heat and nurturing as each man works his way through enormous obstacles is both gutwrenching a...
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