Review: Fade to Black

Fade to Black by Scarlet Blackwell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



We return to Brandon and Finn. They seem to be working things out and getting it together when suddenly a case seems to become something even more than was thought. Brandon has to deal with the realization of just how much Finn suffered before he came into Brandon's life. I love how we can see Finn come into his own in this story and I just wanted to stand up and cheer.



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Review: The Mysterious Guest

The Mysterious Guest by Amity Maree

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Molly is starting a new business and she's worried about her brother's ex-finance showing up. Brianna is surprised to be met up with David and Molly but it seems that it might work out for them. Suddenly, life becomes a lot more complicated. I love the blend of mystery and romance.



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Review: One Lucky Cowboy

One Lucky Cowboy by Carolyn Brown

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Jane is running and Slade is suspicious. The seem to fight all the time so you just know they are made for each other. The old ladies were such a hoot and added a lot of humor to a story full of lots of danger.



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Review: Absent-Minded Astrophysicist

Absent-Minded Astrophysicist by TN Tarrant

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Dr. Liam McGregor spends his life in a fog but as the story develops you realize there is so much more depth to his life. Jareth Manning feels drawn to him and then very protective. This story has a bit of everything: humor, drama, romance and love.



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Review: Don't Judge a Book...

Don't Judge a Book... by Scarlet Blackwell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Rhys works for the library and he sure doesn't want to help the with community service guy. Darren has made some bad choices but he's not just what you see either. For a short story its very powerful with an element of darkness.



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Review: One Night

One Night by R.J. Scott

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Micah owns his own vineyard and heads off to the convention for his week alone. Liam is loaded but he is escaping. Micah is drawn to Liam but he's not ready to just jump into anything either. Just as it seems to come together it really falls all apart. I like the fact that the story doesn't just make things easy. Liam really has shit he needs to deal with and isn't in a position to give Micah what he needs. It was interesting to see Liam stretch and grow.



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Review: Summer School

Summer School by Tam Ames

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Sweet romantic tale that lets you know that summer school can be a lot of fun at least for the teachers.



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Review: A Better Man

A Better Man by R.J. Scott

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Julian is out of work and hanging on by a thread. Matt is overcoming a hardship brought on by his carrying nature. Julian takes the job of renovating the house partly because he really is out of options but also because he can feel the house. The story is does not feel rushed and the relationship really builds over the full year of the build. Look forward to meeting some of their guests.



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Review: Loving Lucia

Loving Lucia by Renee Rose

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is a historical spanking romance and one of the things that struck me is that this one seem to much harsh then many of the other historical especially from the opening of the story. Marco though does seem to hold a part of himself apart. While they share with Celia it is not a true triad relationship. This story has a different feel and sometimes I felt that it was shifting or morphing but in the end it really was a love story.



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Review: Fighting for Hope

Fighting for Hope by Serena Yates

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Dr. Grayson Burrows wants to help children. Dr. James Pearson wants to find the next great cure. As the story unfolds you realize that they have similar hardships in different ways growing up but they seemed to have made really different conclusions in their life in how to handle it. The emotions that play in this story are very powerful. It was amazing to watch the growth of both me in the story. The dramatic turn was interesting but I think the story would have worked just as well without.



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Review: Conqueror's Captive

Conqueror's Captive by Monica Vale

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Rose Parker is living with her guardian and is in big trouble for being disrespectful but it turns out she really heading to a much worse case of trouble. There is lots of dramatic action in this story and the romance is just right. A great read.



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Review: Gabe's Alpha

Gabe's Alpha by Shannon West

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Personally, I think this series just gets better and better. This time we are with another branch of the pack so we get to met a new set of characters. Gabe is attacked and his mother killed. He is confused about what his happening to his body but he is smart enough to protect others. Zack is immediately drawn to him and helps him to figure out what is happening and what can be done to help. This time the danger to the pack turns out to be from within instead of from the outside. Also, we again get to see strong men taking responsibility for themselves even as they submit.



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Review: Taking Her Friend's Advise

Taking Her Friend's Advise by Paige Tyler

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Holt and Kaelyn have been dating a while but Holt is into spanking and Kaelyn seems completely resistant. Madison convinces her to at least give it a try since its important to Holt. I liked this installment in the series more than the first story. I think this is because Holt has the interest first and isn't being manipulated into taking this kind of lead in the relationship. We also get to see Kaelyn's own battle with herself which seemed very real and natural.



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Review: Christmas Angel

Christmas Angel by Sean Michael

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Kein has lost his master and really has given up. Mac is immediately drawn to him. I love the way that Mac makes sure that Kein feels how very special he is.



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Review: Resolute

Resolute by Lissa Kasey

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Sei is finally finding his own way.



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Review: A Little Harmless Gift

A Little Harmless Gift by Melissa Schroeder

My rating: 5 of 5 stars







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Review: A Little Harmless Surprise

A Little Harmless Surprise by Melissa Schroeder

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



A quick peak at a special anniversary gift.



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Review: Head Shy

Head Shy by Kate Sherwood

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Things seem to be moving more smoothly but now they really need to spend some time getting to know each other.



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Review: Out of the Darkness

Out of the Darkness by Kate Sherwood

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Dan is still wigging a bit about his place in the relationship with Evan and Jeff. There are still lots of things they have to figure out together. It seems everyone has some adjusting to do.



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Review: A Little Harmless Lie

A Little Harmless Lie by Melissa Schroeder

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This story focuses on Dee and Micah. We are drawn into the story in the prologue. There is lots of action and drama. But this story seemed to have less sex but it really fit with the story line. Also, the emotional journey that occurs for some many of those involved in the story line really pulls at you. I had to stop a few times and play a round of solitaire on my nook before I could go back to reading. The depth of the emotions and how they played out in the characters took me by surprise at times. This is a great addition to the Harmless series.



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Review: Stronger in Your Hands

Stronger in Your Hands by Diane Adams

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



The story of Alex and Jared continue. Alex is finally an adult and while he still has more schooling Jared allows more contact. There are several surprises and drama in this installment but this just helps you to see the love and commitment between not just Alex and Jared but their friends as well. And once again I'm impressed with how great Alex's dad Jared is.



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Review: Almost Paradise

Almost Paradise by Caitlin Ricci

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Liam is clearly used to being in charge and even his dogs know this. When he sees a man and little girl that are in need of help he can't seem to help himself. They way the all react to each other seems to come as a surprise to all the players. I can't wait to read more from Pine Hollow.



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Review: Blind Her with Bliss

Blind Her with Bliss by Nina Pierce

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Julie Tilling is not satisfied with the investigation into her friend's death. But when she goes to search for answers she finds a lot more then she bargains for even romance. Everyone in this story seems to have layers of secrets. The ending of this story contains plenty of action and twists to keep you engaged until the very end.



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Review: Burn

Burn by Sean Michael

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Dave is a top, through and through. He's known Marshall for a while but he suddenly makes his move. Marshall's a big strong firefighter and doesn't think he can or needs to submit. But Dave has really feelings for his big, tough guy and is very loving and patient. He very slowly introduces new things and doesn't need a lot of things that would freaky Marshall out. The relationship is very strong, very clear, and comes first in this story.



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Review: Daniel: Braddocks, Book One

Daniel: Braddocks, Book One by Starla Kaye

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Daniel was back east and got married to Jennie now that its time for her to arrive he has a lot of worries about how she will adapt to the harsh life of the west. There are lots of ups and downs as they try to adjust to each other during trouble with outlaws. I love how when push comes to shove Jennie is a strong woman in her own right and it's clear that Daniel really loves her.



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Review: The Long Arm of the Law and Other Short Stories

The Long Arm of the Law and Other Short Stories by Celeste Jones

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Although the stories in this book are short and unrelated the stories in this anthology seem to have enough there to help you really get to know the characters. This makes the each offering seem more like a story and not just a set of random domestic discipline sessions.



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Review: The Harlot Bride

The Harlot Bride by Alice Liddell

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Lucy has brought trouble on herself from making poor choices but Edward's solution proves to be harsh and non-consequential. Although, the situations are somewhat squeamish yet it was a very hot story. The only thing I didn't like was that the story seemed to have a very abrupt end I'm curious what will happen next in their lives.



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Review: Dark Mirror

Dark Mirror by J.J. Cassidy

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This story is really different. Haven't read a MM story from this time period and it was a great engaging story.



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Review: Goodbye Phillip

Goodbye Phillip by Summer Devon

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Stefan's finds out his relationship is over but he decides it really isn't that bad and now he's to busy with his daughter. He worries when the birth uncle comes but maybe they can work things out for both of them.



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Review: Pushing Her Buttons

Pushing Her Buttons by Sabrina York

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Samantha is tempted by her neighbor but old hurts makes it hard for her to relax and go for it. Very hot beginning to a relationship.



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Review: Prove Me Wrong

Prove Me Wrong by Bethany Clark

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Tennyson is so wrapped up in his own world and but Kristian has a way of pulling him out of his shell. The humor in this story is top notch. I like that the relationship was not rushed but allowed to build slowly and naturally.



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Review: Astronomical

Astronomical by Silvia Violet

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This is a cute story of a shy guy meeting up with a little help and nudges from his family.



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Review: When He Came Home

When He Came Home by Nicole Dennis

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This story is not so much a romance story as a story of reconnecting and healing for a whole family. This family has suffered at the hands of one man but now they are ready to face and work on the future together.



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Review: Rock Hard

Rock Hard by Vona Logan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Matt has been a player but thinking he might want something different. Aiden has been having a hard time and is surprised himself at how Matt effects him. There is lots of drama and a couple that seemed to be made for each other.



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Review: Scent of Attraction

Scent of Attraction by Pender Mackie

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This story is fun and well written. It really features a story of meeting and finally getting together.



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Review: For Your Entertainment

For Your Entertainment by Remmy Duchene

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



JC gets a super surprise for his birthday. His lap dancer is someone he someone he used to know. I really liked the fact that both of them realize that if they had noticed each other sooner it wouldn't have worked. They really need to live through stuff to get to the place that made them work now.



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Review: Christmas Rum Balls (A Kiss and Tell Interlude)

Christmas Rum Balls (A Kiss and Tell Interlude) by Cherie Noel

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This story continues the story of Neil, Kevin, and Tony. This one finds them having to figure out what is really best for all of them.



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Review: Out of the Dungeon

Out of the Dungeon by SM Johnson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I'll start out by saying the Out of the Dungeon is really very different from the first book in the series. Usually, when a series seems to really deviate from the first book I'm disappointed BUT NOT THIS TIME. This story is focused much more on the emotions and feelings of the characters. This book focus more on Roman but we do get some insight into the other characters as well. There are also lots of twists and turns in this story but you really get to see the process of deciding what is important in a relationship the way you live your kink or the person themselves. This books is very deep and draws you into the characters lives. I'd really love to see one book that sort of wraps things up and lets us know where all the soul searching finally leads.



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Review: The Charles Smith Academy

The Charles Smith Academy by Carole Archer

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



We are back with Charles and his girls Jenny and Hazel. I didn't enjoy this story as much as the first one. I think that both Hazel and Charles over react to Jenny's try for independence and much of the hurt could have been avoided by everyone involved including the judge sitting down and having an honest and open discussion. The finally chapter is very moving and really helped redeemed the story for me.



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Review: A Place To Run

A Place To Run by Diane Adams

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



The story of Alex and Jared continues. This one really deals with hard it is when family members don't support or accept you. Again I really love Frank. He is a man that is caught between his wife and his son and is working hard to make the best decisions possible.



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Review: Grade-A-Sex Deal

Grade-A-Sex Deal by Erica Pike

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



At first you think this story will be really harsh with professors making deals for sex but as the story progresses you realizes not everything is as it seems on the surface. There were some really great surprises for such a short book.



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Review: Overruled

Overruled by Kimber Davis

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Marion gets stuck on boring detail but she soon finds herself in the middle of a huge mess. She is strong woman who is willing to stand up for what's right. This story contains spanking for fun.



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Review: Hands Tied, A Hammer Story

Hands Tied, A Hammer Story by Sean Michael

My rating: 0 of 5 stars



Another peak at the life of Jim and Marcus. Jim can let himself get pulled into destructive thought patterns but Marcus knows just how to redirect his focus.



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Review: Illegal Affair

Illegal Affair by Sienna Mynx

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



What was here was really good but I didn't realize that the story was really a first part of a story so the abrupt ending sort of took me by surprise.



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Review: Twisted Rose

Twisted Rose by Amber Kell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Ian isn't sure what he wants but Daniel's Dom personality really draws him. He also gets stuck working undercover but his feelings on that change pretty fast as well. Despite the speed it feels like a real relationship is building. This books is full of twists and turns that keeps you guessing through out the story. This story shows that strong men can submit and that dominate men don't always have to been in charge. I have a feeling these two have some more battles in their future.



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Review: Spicing Up Her Marriage

Spicing Up Her Marriage by Paige Tyler

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Madison is intrigued that her friend's marriage seems to be working well so she asks for advise. This is a well written story but I thought the way the both women really manipulated their guys instead of being honest about their needs was a bit off putting.



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Review: Something New

Something New by Cameron Dane

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Braden is attracted to both Abby and Rodrigo and is trying to figure out how to figure it out when Abby calls both the guys up to come over and things just seem to explode from there There is lots of hot sex in this one and of course we have the added tension of an unsolved murder. I loved Abby's lists because I love my lists, too.



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