Review: Blind Blondie

Blind Blondie by Scarlet Blackwell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Wasn't exactly sure what to expect with this one from the blurb but I like Scarlett Blackwell's books so I gave it chance. It was a very interesting and intense story.



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Review: Sleepless Knights

Sleepless Knights by Gale Stanley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



We I started this one I was really worried that a great couple was going to really mess everything up. Paul doesn't miss his ex but he misses the edge. Andy holds back because he doesn't want to be like the ex. This biggest problem all three have is a lack of communication. Its a good reminder that no matter what type of relationship you are in communication is the key.



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Review: Trouble comes in Threes

Trouble comes in Threes by Laylah Roberts

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is a great set of stories that combine several of my favorite elements: spanking, age play, and menage.



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Review: Protecting Zoe

Protecting Zoe by Abigail Webster

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Zoe for all appearance is a great big brat and Sam who has been hired by her dad to find out what she's up to is itching to get his hands on her bottom. But things are always what the seem to be and you can feel Sam saying to himself will the "real Zoe please stand up". This story is unique in that it didn't sugar coat the fact that the dad really is an ass. I loved the wrap up at the end of the story as well.



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Review: The Pauper Prince

The Pauper Prince by Sui Lynn

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I read this one as a part of a challenge. It was well written and drew me in but I'm unsure if I will read the rest of the series or not. It wasn't really my favorite type of story even though it was well written.



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Review: August: Scorched

August: Scorched by Jamie Craig

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



A childhood crush turns out better than either Arron or Xander could imagine.



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Review: 629 Miles To Love

629 Miles To Love by Fae Sutherland

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Noah and Cal splint up when Cal proposed and Noah said he wasn't worried. But Noah wants to get back together and he doesn't want to take no for an answer. This is a great story of finding lost love and having second chances.



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Review: Between Sinners and Saints

Between Sinners and Saints by Marie Sexton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Levi had a don't care attitude because he's upset with his parents. He's been living hard. Jamie has suffered so much and had closed himself off. But as they meet something in each of them reaches out to the other and starts a chain of events that brings changes and healing into both of their lives. this story is strength, emotion, family, and faith. I can't fully put my finger on why but this story touched me deeply.



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Review: Wolfsbane

Wolfsbane by Shannon West

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Another great story in this series. This one offers lots of twists and turns as we return to the main pack. Things from the other stories continue to fuse together in the battle against the Hunters. The pets also continue to establish their place in the back. I was so excited to read that there will be more to this series.



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Review: Learning to Submit

Learning to Submit by Erykah Wyck

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Madame Eve can sure seems to know what people need and Belinda needs to submit. Great story to show the start of new relationship.



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Review: A Thanksgiving Gift

A Thanksgiving Gift by Sadie Hunter

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I read this story awhile ago as part of my website membership but it was a very moving story. Lots of strong emotion and dealing with grief. It's a reminder that the spouse is not the only one that has to deal with moving on.



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Review: Switching Payne

Switching Payne by Amber Kell

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Payne has issues and Brax has been doing his best to be helpful and supportive. But suddenly Flame is there and things are turned upside down. There is a lot of issues to deal with but suffering seems to bring healing in all kinds of ways.



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Review: Fun with Dick

Fun with Dick by G.A. Hauser

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



A fun and yummy holiday interlude.



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Review: Griff's Christmas Angel

Griff's Christmas Angel by Carolyn Faulkner

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Bay wanted a strong man and she got one but when her family's needs seemed to clash with Griff's strong convictions that seemed to be the end of the relationship. When she returns 15 years later it takes a lot of convincing to getting them back together. I liked the story but hit didn't quite have the impact that other C. Faulkner books I've read had. I think maybe a epilogue or more wrap up chapter would have make the story seem more finished for me.



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Review: Finders, Keepers

Finders, Keepers by Chris Quinton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I felt so bad for Jeff from the beginning of the story. He was clearly upset about the last case, he hasn't had a chance to regroup, and he doesn't really want to scam an innocent by-stander. AND this is all before he even really falls for the guy. What sure have been a simple retrieval turns out to be so much more. Alan has to deal with feeling used. This story is full of tension and really draws the reader into the story.



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Review: Lost and Found

Lost and Found by Breanna Hayse

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Wow this story has so many intriguing elements. Strange appearance of a young woman who seems to be lost in her childhood yet she is smart and quickly learns. Lance has always been strong and dominate plus he loves to care for others. They seemed made for each other. But there is so much that is unknown. It was interesting to see the relationship and Noelle develop. This ending is sweet and loving despite what is still possible.



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Review: Finding Eden

Finding Eden by Scarlet Blackwell

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Sean and Eden have run off together but they seem to take one step forward and two steps back. I really couldn't decide between a 3 or 4 star rating on this one. Not sure why my feelings were so mixed on this story. Was it just the nature of the story and the abuse that brought them this far or the fact that despite being together I'm still not convinced they can really make each other happy in the end.



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Review: Clark's Story

Clark's Story by Diane Adams

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This story is really a combination of the tale of Clark and Stevie. This story also starts with now and reflects back. There is so much pain and hurt to overcome on some many levels. The last chapter really hit me hard. I love my kids so much and want them to always know that my door is open and the can share with me and be excepted.

PS I'd love to read about Justin getting his own HEA. For a really minor character I really felt so bad for him.



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Review: Switch

Switch by Sean Michael

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Evan has put his application in as a top at the Hammer club but it's decided he might need a bit more training to move forward. Evan is so worried about what he did wrong. Randall tries to put him at ease but things take a turn when Evan's response is unexpected. Evan is struggling to find out who he is deep down. Past trauma has his mind tracking down in one direction and Randy is working very hard to derail that thought train. Beautiful thing when a relationship comes together.



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Review: A is for Andy

A is for Andy by Sean Michael

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This is a quick little book of a hook up story with the potential for more to come. After the last few Hammer reads that were heavier in the emotional department this was a fun read.



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Review: Heaven Sent

Heaven Sent by Sean Michael

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Another visit with Tanny and Billy. Tanny has been given Margaret's house and now its time to go through it. Tanny has built up into a big and scary thing and it's all Billy can do to get him through the door. But suddenly there is a puppy in need and everything changes. It might be corny but it does seem heaven sent.



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Review: Trust

Trust by Sean Michael

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Kerry has been been hurt by the worst kind of betrayal and he's just done. He ends up back working at the Hammer but he is never going to going back to the lifestyle. Enter Bel a really a different dom in context to the rest of the Hammer gang. He is quiet and patient and Kerry forms a friendship before he even realizes that Bel is a dom. Bel is attracted from the beginning but he knows that moving slowly will be the order of the day. This is a sweet, happy story.



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Review: Cowboys Know Best

Cowboys Know Best by Breanna Hayse

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Perlita's birthday goes from an evening fit for a princess to an evening of terror and fear. Hank is a no nonsense guy who has gotten caught up in her life. It changes the future for both of them. The age play really isn't an integral part of the story like in some other offerings by Breanna Hayse. But there is lots of love and action as Perl learns a whole new way of living and thriving with her cowboy.



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Review: Solitary, A Hammer Novel

Solitary, A Hammer Novel by Sean Michael

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Appleton is out in the back of no-where on his farm which makes him the perfect person to help Gregory with his recovery. He's been out of control since he lost his master and doesn't seem to be accepting it all that well. As the story you progress you get the sense that maybe Tim wasn't the beat all end all that Gregory has built up in his mind. Ap really seems to see Greg for who he truly is deep down inside. Somewhere along the way for Ap it stops being a favor to Oliver and becomes personal. This is a story of pain and healing and the willingness to do the hard work to get there.



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Review: The Mistletoe Experiment

The Mistletoe Experiment by Serena Yates

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



One more visit with our friends Lance and Magnus. They have a few more hurtles to overcome but they are settling and moving toward their happily ever after.



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Review: Christmas Homecoming

Christmas Homecoming by Sean Michael

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Joey has been overseas serving in the military overseas and his master Grady is really missing him. Grady doesn't really feel in the holiday spirit but Oliver talks him in to coming and helping with the auction. He seems to be getting more down by the second. So the wonderful holiday surprise is very emotional. A great holiday story of love reunited.



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Review: A Christmas Eve Wish

A Christmas Eve Wish by Nicole Dennis

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



A romantic Christmas story of love found when you least expect it.



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Review: Touch of Love Anthology

Touch of Love Anthology by J.L. Oiler

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Three stories with different themes. All of them are hot and entertaining. Even though each of them is very short they still tell a great story. Ali's Choice was my personal favorite.



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Review: For the Love of Scrooge

For the Love of Scrooge by Rebecca Leigh

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Cute story but it didn't really excite me.



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Review: Evergreen A Christmas Tale

Evergreen A Christmas Tale by Richard Taylor

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



A sweet Christmas story that shows the power of love and God.



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Review: A Rare Gift

A Rare Gift by Jaci Burton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Wyatt has bid on a remodel job. It just happens to be his ex-sister-in-law. She's been crushing on Wyatt since forever. He needs to decide it the attractions he feels is enough to overcome concerns about other people's opinions and if he can let go of the past. Calliope has to be brave and force the issue if she has a chance at having her own HEA.



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Review: Grand Jeté

Grand Jeté by Diana Copland

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Jordon enjoys his job as an ER nurse with the exception of a doctor or two but he's lonely. Going to see his niece in the Nutcracker leads to some daydreams about one of the dancers. When Davis shows up in the ER he decides to take a chance and lend some comfort. But suddenly it just seems to end. I loved the surprise and the way Jordon's family participated in helping to bring about a happy ever after for two special guys. I really appreciated the epilogue and how it brings you forward into the future and where everyone ended up.



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Review: Winning in a Landslide

Winning in a Landslide by J.M. Cartwright

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Johnny and Grissom are back and discovering that finding each other and doing the work to stay together is the real win.



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Review: A Change of Tune

A Change of Tune by J.M. Cartwright

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Johnny has been a rock legend but now he just wants to get away from it all and make different things a priority in his life. He knows some things about himself and realizes its time to actually acknowledge them even if its just to himself. When Sheriff Grissom shows up he's not at all sure how to read the guy or figure out his intent. They have a lot to work out and the surprise addition of an instant family just makes for even more to settle between. I think the theme of the story is that the most important thing you can do is be true to yourself.



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Review: Rudy's Red Nose

Rudy's Red Nose by Sui Lynn

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Rudy's away from home and lonely and finding people who need him really makes his holiday. And with some Christmas magic this might turn into something really special and lasting.



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Review: GI Joe Holiday

GI Joe Holiday by Amberly Smith

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This was an interesting story but the ending felt a bit abrupt.



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Review: A Trouble Halved

A Trouble Halved by Andy Eisenberg

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Allen is forced to go with his parents for the holiday. He feels tight and closed in. With the star of his fantasy starts to text him and shows up for a visit its time to start being open about himself. Loved the grandmother and the story of the uncle. They really added a wonderful element to the story and a remind that things aren't as new as we think they are sometimes. This turned out to be a very sweet story of young love.



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Review: The Solstice Mistletoe Effect

The Solstice Mistletoe Effect by Serena Yates

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Lance and Magnus are back and still working on settling into their relationship. A visit to Magnus' family turns out to be more traumatic then expected. The poor guys are faced with more family angst and plotting this time from the Magnus side. The upside is that Lance is getting stronger and Magnus is forced to come to terms for what he's feeling and has to put a label on it. The story ends with a feeling that not everything is settled yet.



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Review: Gravity

Gravity by Sean Michael

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Forrest and Hunter had a terrible parting in the past and Hunter seems totally unforgiving. This unforgivingness leads to even more bitterness and a terrible tragic assault. Hunter decides in to care for Forrest and in the course of this care a lot of truths are revealed. I was struck first that in this Hammer story the focus is really more on the emotions and personalities and less on the physical. Forrest also strikes me as being a pretty strong guy under it all to survive his attack and to be willing to even take a chance on a relationship with anyone again especially someone who caused him emotional hurt years ago.



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Review: Christmas in Time

Christmas in Time by Peggy Webb

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This is a sweet and bittersweet tale of love found and lost. You are warned in the beginning that it will bring tears to your eyes and it sure did.



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Review: All She Wants For Christmas

All She Wants For Christmas by Jaci Burton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Riley left town and never looked back but now she's forced to return for the sake of a tv special. Ethan was the guy she left behind after he broke her heart. There was more to the story but their lives still seem headed in different directions. This was a very loving story and a great holiday romance. Sometimes you have to figure how how to get what you need so you can have it ALL.



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Review: Savage's Recruit

Savage's Recruit by Loki Renard

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Zora is what the government needs and no is not an acceptable answer. This sets up for a lot of fear and distrusts on sides but despite this tender feelings begin to develop and grown. Can love survive such a harsh beginning and how do you keep the government and bad guys out of it?



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Review: My Liege of Dark Haven

My Liege of Dark Haven by Cherise Sinclair

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Abigail has recently broken up with her boyfriend and is frantic to not loose her teaching job. So she steps into a new world with no way of knowing the impact it will have on her. This story draws you along and has deep emotional effect while reading the story.



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Review: One Small Thing

One Small Thing by Piper Vaughn

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Rue has always topped and is stuck working as a bartender while going to school. He's only friend is Dusty. Erik has a "few" issues and keeps to himself and his routines. But now Rue is a dad and Erik gets his orderly world shook up. I like that it didn't gloss over the problems of having a relationship while being a parent and when one partner has lots of issues that he needs to overcome. The struggles felt real and heart wrenching.



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Review: The Mistletoe Phenomenon

The Mistletoe Phenomenon by Serena Yates

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Lance is working at his sister's store because he's kind of out of choices. Magnus' life was turned upside down and now he has to readjust to being a parent to his niece. It was fun to see both men develop not only their relationship with each other but with Jakob as well.



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Review: Silent Knights

Silent Knights by Gale Stanley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Paul is having the holiday from you know where and now he's trapped in the snow with a mountain man. Sometimes you find live in the most interesting places.



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Review: Toni's Dilemma

Toni's Dilemma by Trillium

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Toni is confused because she's with Peter and is hoping for a collar but he's brought home her old boyfriend. It was almost painful to watch Toni as she tried to figure out what not only she wants but what Peter wants. And the conclusion was so satisfying and not exactly what I expected when I first started the story.



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Review: Lion Tamer

Lion Tamer by Sean Michael

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I just happened to come up on this one just before Halloween so the timing was perfect. Travis is a cute kitty brought in by his friends and them abandoned. Christopher as come for the party. What happens next is a very cute hook up story with the potential for more.



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Review: The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress (Ruthless)

The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress (Ruthless) by Lynne Graham

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Angelo is bent on revenge and it come back to bite him when the focus of his retribution is more hurt by the his enemy than he ever was and in many ways their lives converge and have similarities. There was a lot to overcome.



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Review: Haunting the Wolf

Haunting the Wolf by D. McEntire

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Becca is dead but that doesn't seem to be the end of her dreams coming true. David's life has taken such an unexpected turn. This story was fun to see such unlikely couple build a relationship and help each other deal with what their life has become.



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