Review: His Omega

His Omega by A.C. Katt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story starts out very dramatically and it continues to be pretty intense. There are so many things going on that it makes it impossible to know who to trust. Sean for his part has suffered one life altering upheaval after another. It is his inner strength that has helped him make it this far. Armand is taken by surprise to realize his dreams are coming true. But they have so much to deal with but loving each other is never in queesiton.

View all my reviews

Review: Bound

Bound by S.J.D. Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an intense story about two strong men. We see them have to battle outside forces but then also deal with their own internal struggles. We also get to see that once again the Guards are there for each other and will always watch out for their own. It isn't always about where you came or even a physical location that makes you part of something larger than yourself. Also as the story unfolds you can see how this can be a positive or a negative and how important your choices can be.

View all my reviews

Review: Stormin' Norman

Stormin' Norman by Sue Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So I had to spend time traveling in the car today and this was such a fun story to make for a relaxing ride. This story focuses on mainly one character through most of the story. We met him briefly at the end of the last book and was hoping to see him again. Jesse has been a man on a mission for most of his life and even love has taken a back seat. It was so hard to see him struggle as he finally realized some home truths only to find that the object of his love had moved on. This story could have taken a lot of different turns and still provided a very satisfying end to Jesse's story. But I am so happy it went exactly the way it did.

View all my reviews

Review: The Duke's Little Concubine

The Duke's Little Concubine by Viola Morne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

At first glance this is another historical, spanking, ageplay story which I enjoy reading and was looking forward to reading this one as well. But this story turned out to be so much more. There are many elements common for this genre but there are also lots of surprises and twists in the story.

I don't want to give too much away because the surprises are so much fun to discover. But one big difference in this story than others in the Sophie's strength. She is fallen into despite times but she always moves forward with her eyes open and understanding that action have consequences. She has seen and experienced much more than the average woman which makes her unique. She is also shrewd and while she would love to have love she is also smart enough about life to know that sometimes you need to be practical as well.

Crispin's character is interesting because he is trying so hard to be the stand-off is gentleman he feels he was raised to be. We are as reader allowed to see his confusion about his own feelings.

This was a heartwarming tale that leaves you with enough surprises to make you want to read the story quickly to see what is going to happen next. A very enjoyable reading experience.

View all my reviews

Review: Daniel's Mate

Daniel's Mate by Lynn Tyler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have always had a sort of love/hate relationship with this series. There is so much going on just in the lives of the men and the families they are building that all the outside drama seems to get distracting and this story is no different. Love the men involved in this story. Both Daniel and Trevor had been through so much. They have reasons to distrust others even Declan and his wonderful pack. They are busy forming a relationship and dealing with their own lives. So when we have this huge outside threat seems to be almost too much and why this book gets a 4 instead of a 5. But the healing for both Daniel and Trevor is wonderful and it hope that all the loose ends left in this story end up happy endings for the characters involved.

View all my reviews

Review: Promises

Promises by Marie Sexton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jared likes to think of himself as out but he uses his family to cover his fear of truly living and loving. Matt has had a lifetime of hiding himself and dealing with not feeling good enough for his father. Yet these two men make a connection and become really close friends. But when their true feelings start to reveal themselves that is when their road gets rocking. They keep bumping into their own walls and issues. We get to watch as they have to be honest with themselves so that they can find their way to each other.

View all my reviews

Review: Body Modifications

Body Modifications by Sean Michael
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great addition to the series. It is interesting to look at some of the variety that is out there within the context of a story between caring people. Isaac and Aubrey have been together and as the years pass Aubrey is slowing creating a work of art and making Isaac more and more his. For them it is a way to strengthen their relationship and demonstrate the love they have for each other to an even greater degree.

View all my reviews

Review: Waiting for a Prince

Waiting for a Prince by K.C. Wells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mark is getting by and while he knows the guy is there with his girlfriend he can't help but notice the guy is a picture of his perfect fantasy. But we can see that Mark is practical and realistic. When he see the interaction of Sam with his girlfriend though it causes his own flashback and he is concerned. The fantasy becomes instead friendship and Mark continues to worry about Sam but when ever he gets to close to sharing real emotion he has to deal with Sam shutting down. Sam seems to be having trouble coping with what life has handed him. But Mark's friendship allows him to gain strength and to reach out for help when it's needed. From there things become better for both of these wonderful men.

View all my reviews

Review: His Sweet Amber

His Sweet Amber by Sue Lyndon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Callie has had a great loss and is trying to figure out what to do next. But then circumstances seem to be making the Decisions for her. Lawrence has also suffered great loss and had closed himself off. But something about Cassie calls out to him and he is ready to make some changes.

Callie is a woman brave enough to do what needs to be done to survive. She is smart and practical and has a pretty good idea about what she will need to do to get on with her life. She also doesn't want to cause Lawrence any harm because she is bright enough to realize at some point he will decide he doesn't want to keep himself closed off.

Lawrence is impulsive at first in asking for Callie's hand but you also seem him thinking things through. I also love how he puts Callie's feelings first.

There is some spanking and if but most of it is in fun and you can understand the reasons behind the real punishment. I think this couple has lots of love and happiness in their future.

View all my reviews

Review: Driven by Fire

Driven by Fire by Draven St. James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Deacon is seen as the prankster been when given the chance he runs much deeper than what is seen on the surface. Tabor is working at getting himself back to independence. They seem to make a perfect match because Deacon treats Tabor the same as always. But the chemistry takes off. The two men spill their secrets and they make plans to work hard together for healing.

View all my reviews

Review: Pierce's Choice

Pierce's Choice by Lynn Tyler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pierce and Gavin have know each other for years. But after a sweet start they are separated but time brings them back together. These men each have their own brand of strength and together they are even stronger. But there is lots of outside influences to deal with and their bond is their best part.

View all my reviews

Review: The Cattle Baron's Bogus Boyfriend

The Cattle Baron's Bogus Boyfriend by Nicki Bennett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lincoln is a great boss and drool worthy. Jonah has a crush but he knows the straight boss is off limits. But then suddenly Lincoln is asking him out. But there are bumps, misunderstandings, and engagements in the way to life. When two smart men can't seem to get out of their own way you can't help but root them.

View all my reviews

Review: You In My Arms

You In My Arms by A.C. Katt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Zach uses a terrible pick up line in all of history. Jason knows that isn't what he's looking for. But suddenly Zach is taking a whole new tack in his life. He and Jason build a friendship but they finally come clean on their feelings. But getting together seems to be easy part. It was so much fun to see these two men build their family and make something wonderful out of their life together.

View all my reviews

Review: Pre-Game

Pre-Game by Sean Michael
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This prequel addition to the Chess story works beautifully to give a backwards look at how these three powerful, accomplished, and physical men become one. Wonderful story of seduction and love.

View all my reviews

Review: Emery's Ritches

Emery's Ritches by Havan Fellows
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Emery has the advantage of knowing who Ritchie is but the depth of feeling I think surprises them both. These two area good match and will always be always be keeping each other on their toes.

View all my reviews

Review: Keeping Him

Keeping Him by Caitlin Ricci
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

this sweet Pine Hallow wrap up finds our two guys on a forced vacation. The time together is great. But they love their family and being home feels great too.

View all my reviews

Review: Keeping Him

Keeping Him by Caitlin Ricci
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

this sweet Pine Hallow wrap up finds our two guys on a forced vacation. The time together is great. But they love their family and being home feels great too.

View all my reviews

Review: Giving In

Giving In by Piper Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sometimes being willing to give your partner their fantasy turns out to the best possible gift. And both of you can enjoy it.

View all my reviews

Review: Michael's Mate

Michael's Mate by Lynn Tyler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Michael and Justin have been together and are settling in but Michael's tension is cropping up as the mating time draws near. but the name of the game is communication and once bonds are formed things can fall into place. It doesn't hurt to have some really great friends as well.

View all my reviews

Review: Fighting for Love

Fighting for Love by Serena Yates
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Danny is a man who think he's closed himself off from love to protect himself. He think his wall is a shield. But you can see that his long term friendship with Grayson makes some of his declarations seem a bit of a lie. Halldor knows he wants a deeper connection with someone but he too has but up some walls hiding behind his work. As connecting as a couple they help each other deal with things from the past. But when a crisis arises the strength of both men become clear and their bond becomes even tighter.

View all my reviews

Review: Geoff's Teddy

Geoff's Teddy by Havan Fellows
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It's so much fun to see one simple dinner turn into so much more. I think Geoff is more surprised by the turn of events than Fuzzy. They are a fun couple and it was great to see them plunge into their relationship.

View all my reviews

Review: Short Stay

Short Stay by Heidi Cullinan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Heidi Cullinan asked her Patreon supports for story suggestions I was torn between which world I would like to see included. Well this story delivers not only my first choice but includes other characters from other worlds of Heidi's creation as well. I don't want to give to much away but this story is awesome and full of so much emotion that half the time you don't know whether to hug or strangle the characters as they dance around their issues.

View all my reviews

Review: Bob the Destroyer of Leads

Bob the Destroyer of Leads by Sue Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So Will and Lawrence meet in the worst possible way with Bob getting hit by the car. But we see these two men connect and Lawrence is kind enough and strong enough to keep fighting for what he hopes to be a great future for both of them. I love the fact that not only does Will end up with a wonderful new relationship but he also learns to expand his world and make new friends. And best of all Bob will go on to destroy more leads and I suspect Lawrence's patiences as well.

View all my reviews

Review: Red River

Red River by Cardeno C.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This shifter story has some really different elements. We have a shifter who is unable to tell that he is in the presence of his mate. We have shifter packs with really different belief systems. And we have the ability of special males to give birth. All of these different elements roll into one drama filled story as two men have to overcome a lot of ingrained feelings to get their relationship on track.

View all my reviews

Review: Telling the Truth

Telling the Truth by Lee Brazil
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story shows that there are many ways to love and building a life sometimes means having to deal with lots of family stuff too. It is always interesting to see strong personalities battle it out with each other and with themselves as well.

View all my reviews

Review: Easy Evenings

Easy Evenings by Mary Calmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lazlo has been living a double life and has seemed unwilling to make a change. But in this installment in the Mangrove Stories series we finally get to learn all of Lazlo's secrets. Of course the biggest surprise is a secret not even Laz was aware of. I thought the speed of which we went from restraining order to moving in was a bit fast. But all in all this is a sweet love story of two people finding each other and a new life.

View all my reviews

Review: Bondage

Bondage by Sean Michael
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gage is so good at giving Davey what he needs. He is also strong enough to move as slowly as Davey needs to overcome a block. We also see Davey being strong enough to let Gage push him. This is a beautiful story.

View all my reviews

Review: Duke in Hiding

Duke in Hiding by M.J. O'Shea
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is a classic romantic story. Theo is falling for the new guy in town. But while Heath is honest about his growing feelings there is a lot more he hasn't shared. It all gets a very dramatic reveal that leaves Theo reeling. But sometimes love makes the extraordinary normal and makes the ordinary even better.

View all my reviews

Review: Crystal's Calamity

Crystal's Calamity by Stevie MacFarlane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A new gem has arrived for the Red Petticoat series and Crystal comes with a whole lot of baggage. She's determined on finding justice and stubborn enough to do it all by herself. Jasper is well to do and seems to enjoy his gambler life. But this new gem is throwing him off his game as the little spitfire keeps throwing him for a loop.

We get to see that despite it all Crystal is loyal and is truly a kind and generous person who isn't going to take things out on the wrong person. But she is determined to do things her way and keeping her mouth shut about what she's up to.

But justice will be served and there are plenty of surprises for everyone in store. This was so much fin to read as you watched both characters jump to conclusions, dig in their heels, and figure out the best way to move ahead.

View all my reviews