Review: Courage to Love

Courage to Love by L.L. Brooks

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Glenn's dog Dude draws his new neighbor to his door. They hit it off but Glenn's fear makes it impossible for Chad to have an open relationship. But when a crisis arises Glenn realizes that maybe his secret isn't such a secret and maybe it doesn't matter. I love how patient Chad was and that he was protective of Glenn's feelings.



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Review: Tryst

Tryst by Tiana Johnson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



He's taken her business but she feels she has one last chance to get back at him or at least shake him up. It works but in ways she doesn't foresee. Now he wants her not for a night but forever. Interesting twist to a take over.



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Review: Giving an Inch

Giving an Inch by Heidi Belleau

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



This was a bit harsher than what I was expected from the blurb. John is busy shopping and flirting when he accidentally sends a text to his old master. Carson immediately takes advantage and it seems the old game is back on. But there seem to be a few differences in John's attitude. I'm curious to see what will happen as this story continues.



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Review: Yes, Forever

Yes, Forever by Bailey Bradford

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



John has been working to get himself together and to handle his depression without making poor choices. But other than his friendship with one friend and his family he really has no social life. An encounter with a new neighbor leaves him a bit rattled. I can't wait to see where this story goes next.



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Review: Testing Arthur

Testing Arthur by Amber Kell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is a great story with two strong men. Patrick walked away from Arthur because he didn't want to live in the closet but when Arthur is nearly killed he comes back to help. Arthur declares that he is ready to be open about his feeling for Patrick. But before they can settle down they have to deal with a crazy stalker.



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Review: Collision Course Christmas

Collision Course Christmas by K.A. Mitchell

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Fun Christmas story.



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Review: Running Around

Running Around by Rebecca Esch

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Anna is in the season to try out a taste of the English world. She is excited to have fun. She is excited but it also seems confusing. Her brother comes down on her hard but in the end it is Anna herself who comes to the decision that sometimes it is better to walk away from temptation.



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Review: Ariella's Defense

Ariella's Defense by P.S. Cassidy

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Ariella has flounder through her life. She has a better job and chance but she's about to blow it again. In steps Mac. He has a way to help her be a better self. And in the process of helping Ariella improve he gets some of his own priorities back on track. I love in the end they have really helped each other out.



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Review: My Fair Jewel Thief

My Fair Jewel Thief by Torrie deAdam

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Jeannie has survived the death of her fiancé and partner in crime. Now she has to survive herself. Xavier has kidnapped her for her own good but it takes quite a bit to convince her of that. This was an interesting story and I really love the twist at the end.



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Review: Jackie Draws A Straight: The Journey Series Book 5

Jackie Draws A Straight: The Journey Series Book 5 by Patricia Green

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Jackie is tired of being the baby sister and having everyone treat her like a kid. She has finished school and is ready to prove herself. But her boss almost fires her before she can even start and she agrees to spanking to keep her job. But this simple solution stirs up both of them. Another sweet addition to the Journey family.



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Review: Working It Out

Working It Out by Sean Michael

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This story is full of emotional twists as Affton sees Luke again after he disappeared four years ago. And then finding out what caused Luke to flee it about breaks Affton's heart. This books has a strong subject matter but also the theme of love and patience and what they can lead too is beautiful.



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Review: Short Rides

Short Rides by Lorelei James

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is such a great collection of stories that allow me to get a peak at some of my favorite friends. Each of these stories pulls a different emotional button.



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Review: Family Man

Family Man by Heidi Cullinan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is a great story. Vinnie has an epiphany while working under a sick. I love that part. But it leaves him just a bit confused and shaken. His sister give him some practical advise. And just when he thinks he's wrong there is Trey. Trey is so gentle and seems to know just what Vinnie needs. He's even willing to put up with moving slow and quiet. But when Trey faces a crisis Vinnie decides it's time to call on his big Italian family come to his aid and then means being honest about who he is. I really loved Vinnie's mom. So I would love to see some more of these guys like having them show up with their own tribe of little ones. Plus I really want cousin Hank to find his own happiness.



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Review: No Souvenirs

No Souvenirs by K.A. Mitchell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Dr. Kim is feeling totally out of sorts. He didn't get the job he went so he decides on impulse to take a vacation. He should have learned his lesson about impulse. But hooking up with Shane seemed like fun. They face a crisis and then head home. But Shane decides he wants more and Dr. Kim finds out it's time to make some decisions about life.



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Review: If It Flies

If It Flies by L.A. Witt

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



We are back at the Market and we are getting deeper looks into the actually characters. Spencer is looking for some release and Nick is the perfect top. It doesn't matter that he's a rent boy. But things seem to start to shift and Nick takes off. When Spencer decides to try again Nick sees him and suddenly he realizes things really are different. They seem to be on the way to something special.



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Review: Imperial Topaz

Imperial Topaz by Kim Dare

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Lucy has a fantasy and Garrett is more than willing to lead her there but he sure isn't giving Shane a chance to move in and hurt her. Her dreams come true and now they have to figure out if there can be more.



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Review: Test Drive

Test Drive by L.A. Witt

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Sean has crushed on his dad's employee since he helped out in high school. Now due to the economy he's working for dad again and Jackson is still there. After a test drive together things heat up. But dad has a policy on dating at work. Can they have each other and their job, too. They need to man up and go to dad.



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Review: Getting Real

Getting Real by Christiane France

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



TJ is given the ultimate ultimatum. Grow up and get a job or dad is cutting him off. You have to give TJ credit. He very quickly realizes that his dad was right and finding his own way is really worth the effort. He keeps running into Cole who works in the same building and when he realizes he has his own issues he offers advice. But things start to heat up but will it be able to able to take the light of day.



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Review: Charitable Giving

Charitable Giving by Heidi Champa

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Mitch and Cal got together because of Mitch's job. Mitch is developing feelings but before he can confess Cal lets him know he's found someone. But with the help of an interfering friend they might just have a chance to try again.



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Review: Dirty Laundry

Dirty Laundry by Heidi Cullinan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Wow I had read the short story that came out before and to see that short story developed into such a story filled with caring and compassion. Denver and Adam have just what the other needs.



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Review: Under The Sun

Under The Sun by R.J. Scott

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



We are back at the Cay. Lucas and Dylan are running it now and it was nice to see them so happy and settled. Jamie is a returning vet and son of the former owners. He is trying to find his way back to life and thinks some quiet time doing odd jobs in a familiar place with do the trick. But Edward the wedding planner is really messing with his world. And would image it could be so good. But Edward has to go back and Jamie has to decide to let it go or rejoin the world.



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Review: Follow The Sun

Follow The Sun by R.J. Scott

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Lucas is uptight and it could kill him if he doesn't find a way to have balance in his life. He wants to enjoy the two weeks of his sister's wedding and then go back and figure out what to do with work. Dylan is laid back and blows with the wind and follows the sun. So what harm is to have some vacation fun. But maybe in the end they are just what the other needs to balance.



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Review: Adam

Adam by Starla Kaye

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Adam doesn't want to fall in love. It was hard enough to lose a wife you don't love let alone letting herself care. Faith loves him but is tired of being rejected. They both decide to leave, then they both decide to return. Finally, they have a chance for love.



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Review: A New Life A New Wife

A New Life A New Wife by Dort Wesley

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Life can be rough out west but it sure beats being sold to the highest bidder by your brother. Cory comes as a mail-order bride and is pleased to find out Carter is just what she wants. She does need to learn to obey but she can't wait for her new life. Carter is also pleased. The appearance of her brother cause a big problem but their new love needs to be strong enough to overcome the worst.



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Review: Priceless Love II: Love's Possession

Priceless Love II: Love's Possession by Carolyn Faulkner

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This is a very wonderful story. They come to care for each other and to find their place together. As fortunes change it only gets better.



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Review: Outside In

Outside In by Dort Wesley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Amy can't believe that before her granddad died he arranged for a foreman and guardian for her and her siblings. She's been taking care of things for three years. They get off on the wrong foot almost right away. She realizes that PJ really has something to offer in managing the ranch. He also seems to have a handle on managing Amy as well. Together they take care of each other and the ranch.



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Review: Hard-Handed Sheriff

Hard-Handed Sheriff by Loki Renard

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Delilah has spent the last few years of her life fending for herself and running off sheriff's that weren't as good as her daddy had been. But the new sheriff is shaking up her world and for the first time she's not sure she wants to run him off. But there seems there are some mysteries to solve and luckily they survive to tell the story. What I really love that other than a few sticking points he really allows Delilah to be herself and not force into a traditional female role.



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Review: Who Moved My Holepunch?

Who Moved My Holepunch? by Anne Brooke

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Cute story of an office romance that knocks Darren out of his safe little world and into the arms of Max.



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Review: The Lady Juror

The Lady Juror by Rebecca Jacobs

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



It is the 1950's and Abigail will be the first lady juror since the 1870's. She takes her duties seriously. John as foreman makes assumptions regarding Abby's behavior and spanks her. When he figures outs what he did he makes time to a sincere apology and that's really were the story begins. I appreciate that even after the spanking Abby didn't back down from her principles and John was more than willing to own up to his mistakes and take steps to make things right.



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Review: The Teacher and the Soldier

The Teacher and the Soldier by R.J. Scott

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Luke left town years ago and didn't look back and for good reason. Daniel loves his town and can't figure out what's going on. He just wants to make sure that his mother and the resort are safe. But as they met things begin to change but Luke has a lot of pain to overcome. Is love enough of a reason to try again or is love the reason to leave to be with the one you love.



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Review: Trusting the ER Doctor

Trusting the ER Doctor by Noelle Keaton

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Both men seem to be just what the other needs in their life but a the lies of a jealous ex almost ruin it all. First Trent falls for the lies and then Kyle over reacts to him believing the lies instead of trusting and talking to him. Thankful Trent decides to left go of his fears and try once more.



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Review: Tempting Sin

Tempting Sin by Amber Kell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Sinclair and Callum hit off in ways that surprise them both. Having to fight off a rabid fan adds an interesting twist in getting to know someone. I love the trick played on Callum at the end of the story but you have to read the book to find out what it that is. The whole cast of characters were so much fun to meet as well.



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Review: Moments

Moments by R.J. Scott

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Ethan is a response to grief has created something beautiful. Jacob is caught up in his own image. In some ways both men are at a crossroads in their life and are ready for healing and moving on. But one overreacting father almost ruins everything good both of these men have built. The good lesson here is to believe in the power of change for people. Makes you wonder if people who keep making poor choices do so just because no one seems to have any faith in them.



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Review: Golden

Golden by Sean Michael

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Coach Chris wanted to give Justin space and let him decide to come back to him without pressure when Justin finished his swimming career. The result of that decision is nearly fatal but thankful Justin reaches out to Chris at the last minute. The rest of the story shows these two mean building a relationship and rebuilding the trust. They must redefine who they are to each other in ways that are different but yet in some ways the same.



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Review: On Probation

On Probation by Fiona Wilde

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Lauren feels that her submission has ruined everything and people don't want to even know the truth including her dominant parole officer. But as he sees her and realizes that things might not be what they appear to be he decides to help her out. Of course she decides to help which does get her into some real trouble with Ethan. A 'butt' load of trouble but she also finds out there is a difference between a true caring dominant and a bullying con man.



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Review: One April's Fool

One April's Fool by Amity Maree

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This is a story of one April fool's prank that goes completely out of control. April is caught and disciplined by the victim's nephew. But April is not really a bad girl and had already figured out that she needed to apologize. But it doesn't end all bad as new relationship's are formed and long time dreams are fulfilled.



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Review: Of All the Luck

Of All the Luck by Joanne Locker

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Great story with plenty of mystery and intrigue. I kind of hope Ian finds his match someday.



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Review: Silver Presents: Love is Love

Silver Presents: Love is Love by Chris Quinton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Wow what a great collection of stories. It was like getting several books under one cover.



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Review: Take It Off

Take It Off by L.A. Witt

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



It is interesting to see how the lines between work and real are blurring for everyone.



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Review: Turquoise and Leather

Turquoise and Leather by Kim Dare

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



A wonderful story of meeting up and giving a relationship a chance. Now they just have to do the hard work of making it last.



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Review: Collision Course

Collision Course by K.A. Mitchell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Joey has moved to Jacksonville and meets up with paramedic (don't call him an EMT) Chase. They seem to keep getting off on the wrong foot with each other even after a couple of hook ups. Just when it seems that things are working out for them Aaron sort of panics and he lets Joey go. It turns out that they both have issues they need to work through but events finally give them a chance to get together and work things out.



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Review: Covet Thy Neighbor

Covet Thy Neighbor by L.A. Witt

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



A great look at what happens when religion and sex collide. Seth is a cynic and he has good reason to be and also to shun the religious. Darren has been through some stuff as well but this has only made him strive harder to use his faith in a positive way while living his life as he see fit. You can really feel Seth's inner battle with which is stronger the triggers of his past or how great it feels to be with Darren.



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Review: She is My Sister

She is My Sister by Joannie Kay

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I really loved that each chapter focused on one of the sisters. Each is very different from the other as are the men in their life except for one thing they all thrive with domestic discipline. I think it would be fun to spend an afternoon with the ladies they all seem like so much fun.



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Review: A New Mam for the Girls

A New Mam for the Girls by Joannie Kay

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This was a wonderful and delightful tale. Sally and Susie decide it's time for their dad to remarry and give them a mom. So they take it upon themselves to write off for a bride. Of course the bride shows up and poor Dad is clueless and now in trouble with the sheriff and the preacher. He has no choice but to marry poor Bridget. But what follows is both of them coming to know each other and to see if maybe something real can develop. Loved the ending.



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Review: Shana's Guardian

Shana's Guardian by Sue Lyndon

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This story is set in the future where things have all gone to ruin. Women are again considered property. Shana is old to be unmarried but her uncle by marriage who has cared for her since she was a teen is protective. It was interesting look at how their caring has evolved into something more for both of them. Different from what I usually read as far as the setting but a very interesting and rich story.



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Review: Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After by C.B. Conwy

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



We are back with Mischa and Tom. They are recovering from Tom's attack. And as things seem to get better there are new problems as Tom finishes up his studies and what next decisions have to be made. I like how this book deals with the issue that not just the victim but also those that love them have issues to deal and recover that has to happen. It was great to see both of them admit their need for each other.



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Review: Treat, A Hammer Story

Treat, A Hammer Story by Sean Michael

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This story is really very different from other Hammer full stories because there are no new characters added to the story except for some side characters. It deals with Treat and Killian as Killian recovers from the attack he suffered. It had a different feel and I still keep hoping maybe there will be a new third for these two.



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Review: Melting The Ice Prince

Melting The Ice Prince by Amylea Lyn

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



David has earned his Ice Prince reputation by always seeming calm and stand-off. His boss challenges his son Nick to get David to go out. Nick loves a challenge but suddenly he loves David more but now he's trapped between the challenge and the reality. When a conversation is overheard things blow completely out of the water. It was fun to see the new challenge of making up to David. Loved all the special little extra twists that the story added as well. I always enjoy a story where the minor characters are well fleshed out as well.



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