Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is the second book in the Reigns Brothers series and it can be read Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is the second book in the Reigns Brothers series and it can be read as a stand alone book. However, personally, to get the full force that is Chad's dad and the one that is Ducky's brother, I recommend you read Secret and then Breakaway before this one. It will give you context to some things that are referenced here.
Gotta be honest here, cos reviewing is all about being honest. I went into this with a bit of hesitation. I was . . .disappointed I think is the best word . . in a follow up book by another Alexander and I didn't want to be let down again. However, I need not have worried.
Because this?? Bloody LOVED this!!
It's delicious and sweet and all kinds of warm and fuzzies that just blew my socks off!
Chad has lusted over his best friend for years, but never MET Ducky face to face. When Ducky ghosts Chad, he takes matters into his own hands. What follows is a wonderful tale of seeing what's right in front of you, and taking it.
Both young men are struggling with their place in their respective worlds. Neither mentioned it to the other, or they might not have struggled so much. And it takes a trip to Hawaii for them to find themselves.
There are some issues along the way, but these are not of the guys making, more the bane of our modern life that is social media and the general angst level is low, which I needed right now.
I loved that I was made to wait a long ass time for the guys to finally, FINALLY see each other in the way they did, and while that scene is smoking hawt, the smexy level is lower than other books by Alexander. Again, I loved that!
I loved that Dallas and Greer (Breakaway) and Tristan and Dylan (Secret) play a huge part here. It was great to catch up with them. Tristan has taken to his step dad role brilliantly!
I mentioned in my review for Breakaway that mum to Dallas and Ducky does something amazing, but thinking about it, she isn't mentioned here. Neither is dad. Eldest brother Donny is, though, and he's spouting his vitriol now that he's found 'religion'.
But it makes me wonder. This is the Reigns brothers series, and there are 3 brothers. So, will Donny see the error of his ways, and get a book? That would be an interesting read, for sure, given how he's acted with Dallas and Ducky coming out.
An absolutely wonderful follow up to Breakaway, and I loved it, and as such, it can only get. . . .
5 full and shiny stars.
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
Merged review:
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is the second book in the Reigns Brothers series and it can be read as a stand alone book. However, personally, to get the full force that is Chad's dad and the one that is Ducky's brother, I recommend you read Secret and then Breakaway before this one. It will give you context to some things that are referenced here.
Gotta be honest here, cos reviewing is all about being honest. I went into this with a bit of hesitation. I was . . .disappointed I think is the best word . . in a follow up book by another Alexander and I didn't want to be let down again. However, I need not have worried.
Because this?? Bloody LOVED this!!
It's delicious and sweet and all kinds of warm and fuzzies that just blew my socks off!
Chad has lusted over his best friend for years, but never MET Ducky face to face. When Ducky ghosts Chad, he takes matters into his own hands. What follows is a wonderful tale of seeing what's right in front of you, and taking it.
Both young men are struggling with their place in their respective worlds. Neither mentioned it to the other, or they might not have struggled so much. And it takes a trip to Hawaii for them to find themselves.
There are some issues along the way, but these are not of the guys making, more the bane of our modern life that is social media and the general angst level is low, which I needed right now.
I loved that I was made to wait a long ass time for the guys to finally, FINALLY see each other in the way they did, and while that scene is smoking hawt, the smexy level is lower than other books by Alexander. Again, I loved that!
I loved that Dallas and Greer (Breakaway) and Tristan and Dylan (Secret) play a huge part here. It was great to catch up with them. Tristan has taken to his step dad role brilliantly!
I mentioned in my review for Breakaway that mum to Dallas and Ducky does something amazing, but thinking about it, she isn't mentioned here. Neither is dad. Eldest brother Donny is, though, and he's spouting his vitriol now that he's found 'religion'.
But it makes me wonder. This is the Reigns brothers series, and there are 3 brothers. So, will Donny see the error of his ways, and get a book? That would be an interesting read, for sure, given how he's acted with Dallas and Ducky coming out.
An absolutely wonderful follow up to Breakaway, and I loved it, and as such, it can only get. . . .
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
Imagine reading a book, and it changes the way you see things. Everyday Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
Imagine reading a book, and it changes the way you see things. Everyday things, like the Shadow the light makes behind the cuppa tea on your desk. Or the one that is in the corner, cos the light doesn't quite reach that far. Cos let me tell ya, this book has done that for me!
Enter the world of the Shadows, with Guardians, Healers and Seers. With power tripping heads of Council who want. . . well I'm not really entirely sure what his plan will lead to, but it won't be good for the norms of this world, and maybe not even for those who can manipulate the Shadows. With a betrayal at the highest level. And with love at its most profound.
I loved this book! So forgive me if I rant a bit too much!
I loved that i could process each bit of new information, before the next bit came. I loved the layers to the story. There's romance, and danger. There's the world building, and the idiot trying to destroy it. There are friendship bonds, and those bonds being decimated. And so much romance, and even that being tested.
I loved that we didn't get who was controlling the Shadows that were so slimy, I had an idea but that was wrong.
I loved that Ethan took everything thrown at him, and promptly threw it back, tenfold. I loved that Kay was as damaged as he was. And I loved that when it all goes down, he says JUST the right thing to her! He melded himself into this world beautifully. I think there might be a secret or three about his full heritage to come out, but maybe I'm just reading into the story and being greedy cos I'm like that!
While Kay and Ethan do get a HFN ending, there is, I think, much to come for them. Their relationship will again be tested, and I can't wait to read about it! And Elizabeth, Kay's gran. She needs to be happy and given what is revealed here, she might be!
There is also the matter of the idiot and the Blood Shadows and what he will do now. I can't see which way he might go!
Zach, one of the Triad of Shadow Guardians with Kay and James is next. And I'm not certain who brings the trilogy to a close! James would be good, as the third in the Triad but that would mean he comes out of this mess. And if he does, he will be deeply damaged in many ways. Oh, he's gonna break my heart, I know he is! (Assuming he gets a book! *looks pleadingly at Ms Roberts!
Ms Roberts has a skill, that enables you to just fall into whichever world she writes about and you can just absorb it all, as an everyday occurrence and nothing out of the ordinary that these people can manipulate the Shadows, hinted with blues, greens and red, and heal people with a single touch.
So thank you, Ms Roberts, for a new world to fall into, even if it's just for these three books! I look forward to reading them!
5 full and shiny stars.
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
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Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
Imagine reading a book, and it changes the way you see things. Everyday things, like the Shadow the light makes behind the cuppa tea on your desk. Or the one that is in the corner, cos the light doesn't quite reach that far. Cos let me tell ya, this book has done that for me!
Enter the world of the Shadows, with Guardians, Healers and Seers. With power tripping heads of Council who want. . . well I'm not really entirely sure what his plan will lead to, but it won't be good for the norms of this world, and maybe not even for those who can manipulate the Shadows. With a betrayal at the highest level. And with love at its most profound.
I loved this book! So forgive me if I rant a bit too much!
I loved that i could process each bit of new information, before the next bit came. I loved the layers to the story. There's romance, and danger. There's the world building, and the idiot trying to destroy it. There are friendship bonds, and those bonds being decimated. And so much romance, and even that being tested.
I loved that we didn't get who was controlling the Shadows that were so slimy, I had an idea but that was wrong.
I loved that Ethan took everything thrown at him, and promptly threw it back, tenfold. I loved that Kay was as damaged as he was. And I loved that when it all goes down, he says JUST the right thing to her! He melded himself into this world beautifully. I think there might be a secret or three about his full heritage to come out, but maybe I'm just reading into the story and being greedy cos I'm like that!
While Kay and Ethan do get a HFN ending, there is, I think, much to come for them. Their relationship will again be tested, and I can't wait to read about it! And Elizabeth, Kay's gran. She needs to be happy and given what is revealed here, she might be!
There is also the matter of the idiot and the Blood Shadows and what he will do now. I can't see which way he might go!
Zach, one of the Triad of Shadow Guardians with Kay and James is next. And I'm not certain who brings the trilogy to a close! James would be good, as the third in the Triad but that would mean he comes out of this mess. And if he does, he will be deeply damaged in many ways. Oh, he's gonna break my heart, I know he is! (Assuming he gets a book! *looks pleadingly at Ms Roberts!
Ms Roberts has a skill, that enables you to just fall into whichever world she writes about and you can just absorb it all, as an everyday occurrence and nothing out of the ordinary that these people can manipulate the Shadows, hinted with blues, greens and red, and heal people with a single touch.
So thank you, Ms Roberts, for a new world to fall into, even if it's just for these three books! I look forward to reading them!
Eli's job takes a nasty turn, and he runs out, to find his locker ransacked, his stuff gone and the spare key missiI was gifted my copy of this book.
Eli's job takes a nasty turn, and he runs out, to find his locker ransacked, his stuff gone and the spare key missing. Grey, after dropping the cute elf off home, backtracks and takes him in.
There follows a wonderfully sweet, with some smexy times, story of simply falling in love around Christmas. Grey is kinda grumpy about it, and Eli makes him see the joy.
Grey's tendencies run to nurturing and looking after, rather than Daddy with a little, and Eli wants someone to look after him. Grey pushes all those buttons and then some.
It's beautifully written from both Grey and Eli's point of view, so we get it all. We get Eli's reaction to what happens at work. We get his growing want for Grey and trying to fight it. We get all of Grey's feelings when he finds Eli in his car. When he finds Eli shivering on his doorstep, and we get that wonderful moment when Grey finally lets Eli in.
This is taken straight from the blurb and I can't think of a better description.
Daddy’s Christmas Elf is a sweet with heat Daddy-lite Christmas love story, oozing all the festive feels and fuzzies. Hurt/comfort, forced proximity, age gap, and two men drawn together to give the other exactly what he needs.
And I bloody LOVED it, for all its sweetness.
5 full and shiny stars
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
Merged review:
I was gifted my copy of this book.
Eli's job takes a nasty turn, and he runs out, to find his locker ransacked, his stuff gone and the spare key missing. Grey, after dropping the cute elf off home, backtracks and takes him in.
There follows a wonderfully sweet, with some smexy times, story of simply falling in love around Christmas. Grey is kinda grumpy about it, and Eli makes him see the joy.
Grey's tendencies run to nurturing and looking after, rather than Daddy with a little, and Eli wants someone to look after him. Grey pushes all those buttons and then some.
It's beautifully written from both Grey and Eli's point of view, so we get it all. We get Eli's reaction to what happens at work. We get his growing want for Grey and trying to fight it. We get all of Grey's feelings when he finds Eli in his car. When he finds Eli shivering on his doorstep, and we get that wonderful moment when Grey finally lets Eli in.
This is taken straight from the blurb and I can't think of a better description.
Daddy’s Christmas Elf is a sweet with heat Daddy-lite Christmas love story, oozing all the festive feels and fuzzies. Hurt/comfort, forced proximity, age gap, and two men drawn together to give the other exactly what he needs.
Independent reviewer for GRR, I was gifted the audio version of this book.
Oh this was so delightful!
Malachi finds himself stranded on a farm with a Independent reviewer for GRR, I was gifted the audio version of this book.
Oh this was so delightful!
Malachi finds himself stranded on a farm with a nasty chest infection. Caden owns said farm.
What follows is a wonderful story of not judging what you see, and a battle of wits that had me laughing out loud walking up to work.
Malachi is not ashamed of his job or his personality and is a very much take him as he is, or lump it. Caden is the same, but he starts to see a different Mal, one who creeps under his skin and into his heart. The same heart he was trying to keep locked up.
I loved the idea of the strings pulling Mal to stay at the farm. Gave me a Twitterpated kinda feeling.
When things go wrong, I was surprised the way it went. I was expecting Mal to be the bringer of doom.
Joel Leslie narrates. It's been a while since I had a non American accent in my ear and Joel Leslie NEVER fails to disappoint. His voices for all the characters is spot on, and the accent that Caden has is subtle, but very clearly Cornish. It comes out stronger when he gets annoyed, or excited and I loved that.
I can't fault this book, nor the narration and as such can only get . .
Independent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
While the reason for Blair's visit to his grandpa is incredibly sad, what I fIndependent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
While the reason for Blair's visit to his grandpa is incredibly sad, what I found I liked most about this book was the love here.
Yes it's been a while since Blair came home, but he spoke to his grandpa all the time. Finding out William only has a few months left makes Blair see things differently. He thought Angus, William's carer, a grumpy so and so, but once Blair gets his head out his backside, he can see that Angus is hurting too. Doing the things on William's wish list bring them closer together, and I loved that there was a natural flow to how their relationship developed.
Angus has looked after William for a year, and losing his best friend is breaking his heart. Finding Blair is NOT the jumped up little snob he thought him to be was a revelation, and Angus' heart does funny things.
I loved William's admission about his first love, and what they are able to do for him.
I originally tagged this as 4 stars, but I really can't find a single thing wrong with it!
Oh it's been a while, but Ms Welch nails this, she really does!
I'm not sure it was meant to come out of too stinkinI was gifted my copy of this book.
Oh it's been a while, but Ms Welch nails this, she really does!
I'm not sure it was meant to come out of too stinking cute, but it really was for me.
Smexy and steamy, emotional and dreamy, I started reading it and lost the morning!
What I loved the most about this, was that none of them saw it coming, AT ALL. It crept up on them all, in the best way!
Yes, Marty had lusted after Seth for a time, but Seth hated his guts now. So getting to spend some quality time with just Seth and Gabe, to hot little nerd who offered to tutor them both to get their grades up, makes Marty's day.
Seth hated Marty's loud mouth, but now he sees that is a front, he has different ideas about that mouth. Ideas that suddenly include Gabe.
And Gabe?? Oh I loved Gabe! I loved how he stands up for Seth and Marty, then panics about what he's gonna do. I loved that, when Marty and Seth come to him with their idea, he is like . . um . . .ok then!
I loved that from their very first time together, it was Seth who was the Daddy, Gabe was the baby boy and Marty was the brat who went both ways. Daddy Z, Papa D and their baby angel.
I did NOT like Gabe's female parental unit. I refuse to call her his mother.
And Logan McKenna?? I think that boy is hurting. I know he is a bully and uses his money to get what he wants but I think what he REALLY wants, is what Gabe has. Will he get a book and redeem himself?? I hope so.
Independent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
I really REALLY enjoyed this! It took me by surprise, and I can't say why, anIndependent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
I really REALLY enjoyed this! It took me by surprise, and I can't say why, and I both love and hate when that happens!
I love it when I get surprised. I wasn't expecting such an depth of plot or character and I'm sorry I lumped this book with those quick reads that come through on KU. This is a much better read than those and I really rather loved it!
I hate it when I can't quite (other than the above) pinpoint WHY I was surprised, though!
Cassie is fighting to keep her twin siblings safe, while dealing with the mess her mother left them all in. Dealing with a biker gang and all that entails. Grunge comes along, just at the right time.
And Grunge and Cassie together are amazing! He knows, deep in his soul, that she is HIS. That things in his world are saying otherwise makes no sense to him. Love that he stuck to his feelings and that he did not give up.
Loved how fiercely CAssie fought for Grunge, once she got the whole picture. That female parental unit is not a nice person, and I hope she really does rot with the Hags.
I loved the supporting cast too. So many people who deserve a HEA, and I hope they all get one!
First I've read of this author, though a quick look only reveals a couple of books. If this is the standard thats coming from this author already?? I can't WAIT to see what happens once they find their stride! Already signed up for book 2!
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So, here's the thing, right? I have, up till this year, tried to avoiIndependent reviewer for Gay Romance Reviews, I was gifted my copy of this book.
So, here's the thing, right? I have, up till this year, tried to avoid Christmas stories. I've no idea why, and a few sneaked past my defences, but this year? THIS year?? The Christmas stories have been a-bloody-mazing, and now I have three that are stand out, this book being the third.
Logan and Remy meet at a festival, and there is a kiss and then, they are gone. Months pass and then Remy finds himself face to face with his new landlord's nephew. The same guy who has haunted his dreams for months.
There follows a wonderful, wonderous tale of two men falling in love with the PERSON, when they are already in love with the IDEA, you know??
Logan is struggling with his ex wife, twin boys, a difficult job and a house that has a thousand and one things that need fixing but Logan has no time. Remy is down on his luck, and finding the workshop up the hill from Logan's is a blessing. Unable to fire dance since an accident, Remy has been living out his van, which is one hole away from falling apart. Finding Logan down the hill is his dream come true. But Logan is struggling and Remy can help. The problem is, neither will give in to the other's help.
I loved this, I really did. Some 200 pages of snark and sneak, of love and laughs and everything else inbetween. I loved that both Logan and Remy have a fight on their hands with the other. I loved the boys and how they know, they KNOW Remy is right for the their dad and they attach to Remy in the best possible way. I loved that, towards the end, I did like the ex wife. Logan made her seem so bad, but actually she wasn't. She knew that if her boys loved Remy, then she will give her blessing.
Relatively low on the angst scale for everythign except the relationship between Logan and Remy. THAT is high. Both men have been hurt and it gets a bit emotional in places.
HIGH on the smexy scale though! I loved that it took them time to fully consummate their relationship. Logan's accident makes him really see how he feels about Remy and I loved that it was the first thing he thought of once he came round.
I could go on and on, but I'm gonna wrap up with this:
Read the damn book!
Adding this to my Masterpiece shelf, cos I think it might well be Ms Leigh best book.
Independent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 2 in the Blood Shadows trilogy, and you really must: MUST read bIndependent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 2 in the Blood Shadows trilogy, and you really must: MUST read book one, Shadow Guardian bfore you read this. That book sets the scene and tone for this book. And cos, you know, I said so!
Zach needs to trust Emma, but given who her father is, he's not sure he can. But his Shadows? They know. They know that Emma can be trusted. They know that Emma is Zach's. He just needs to get with their programme, which is difficult, since he can see her Shadows, and how damaged they are. Emma can't see they Shadows, but she knows hers are broken. She wants nothing to do with her father. But Zach and the others need her help. She's just not sure she has the skills they need.
What I'm especially enjoying about these books is this: I cannot see where it's going! I really can't see how they are gonna get out of this mess that Gordon has created, without some major damage to both the Shadow Weavers and the norms of this world. It's frustrating, in the best way!
Zach, bless him, he was hurt bad by James' betrayal in the first book and he takes a lot of it out on Emma in the beginning. But once he sees Emma, really SEES her, he can see he is hurting her too. And then what does he do?? Breaks her freaking heart by hurting her some more! Oh he does come good, in the best way, he really does, but he still hurt Emma.
Emma is hurting for a whole other reason. He father is hell bent on world domination, and she wants nothing to do with him, but it might be the only way they can stop him. While there, Emma discovers some truths, some SPOILERS that will not be discussed!
I loved the description of the colours of Zach and Emma's Shadows. They make you look at the shadow on the wall behind the lamp, at the shadow the cat makes when she walks past the sun, and think. It makes you see if you can see the colours in those shadows.
We get a bit of Gordon here, too. He is the one bent on world domination and his plan is coming together. Until Emma and Zach mess that up, but he can still make it work. (I love hearing from the bad guy!)
James, oh James! He is in a world of hurt, he really is. He knows that he was used by Gordon, he knows that he caused a good deal of pain to those he loves, but he can't see his way out this mess. Until Riley turns up, and then James goes and does something incredibly stoopid and now we need his story, like yesterday!!
Independent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
I loved this book, so forgive me it I keep this short and sweet for fear of rIndependent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
I loved this book, so forgive me it I keep this short and sweet for fear of repeating myself and gushing so freaking hard!
It's one of those you just READ, you know?? You fall into it, and blink and its over and every one is happy ever after and couple of hours have past and you are all. . . .AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Its smexy, so smexy and I loved that both Ben and Shane had been watching each other, thinking the other didn't know. But they did, and thats WHY the doors were left open a smidge. Thats WHY boxer shorts were clothes for the day. And when they do make a move on each other?? They are ALL in and in so far, so fast and so deep so darn quick!
And that's it! Just two guys, getting there smexy on and living their happy ever after. No drama, no falling out, making up, none of that and I think that's why I loved it, cos it has NONE of that.
Independent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
I think I've read every book Alex J Adams has written, following her from theIndependent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
I think I've read every book Alex J Adams has written, following her from the very beginning. And as she produces more work, it's very obviously her skill is growing, and switching from third person to first person seems to have done the trick!
This is part of a multi author series, With A Ghost as the theme. I have read one other. They are all unrelated save the title.
I loved this, I really did.
I loved that Toby knew some thing was going on at the hotel, but couldn't put his finger on what. Not until Matthias makes himself known. I loved that it took touching Toby for Matty to be able to hold his form.
I loved how the relationship between them grew. It wasn't a love at first sight thing, but a growing over time thing and I loved how Toby introduced Matty into the ways men can be together.
I loved what we learnt about how Matty came to be stuck! That really intrigued me! A few other men's names were mentioned and it makes me wonder! All good things, but I hate to be left with unanswered questions!
I read this in one sitting, I could not put it down!
I was gifted this box set. I had already read/reviewed the first book, so I've just pasted the review here. Books 2 and three will get a short and sweI was gifted this box set. I had already read/reviewed the first book, so I've just pasted the review here. Books 2 and three will get a short and sweet review.
His Perfect Christmas Gift.
I was gifted my copy of this book, that I write a review was not required.
But PEEPS!! I gotta tell you about this book!
I will be honest, I don't usually much care for Christmas stories, but something about this one pulled me in, hook, line and sinker. And I am so bloody glad it did!
Felix runs from London after yet another bad decision. His life is full of them, but this time it really wasn't him doing the instigating of this particular bad decision. No one will believe him though. getting caught in a snow storm in the middle of nowhere wasn't entirely his plan, but it'll work, for now. having the delicious Gabriel to drool over helps. Gabriel is not a city boy like Felix. He loves his home in village of Applemead, and working in his parents pub. Felix will be gone when the snow melts anyway so Gabriel can't let his heart go to Felix, but did someone tell his heart that?
If I gush in this review, I'm sorry (but not really!)
This book, right? It's delicious, it's sexy, it's emotional, it's every kind of emotion known to man, and then some. It almost made me cry and trust me, that's a major feat for me, but not quite. It made me chuckle, a lot, but I can't pinpoint what I was chuckling at! I sat down to read a few pages, and did not move til I was done! I got pulled in, and the book did not let go.
Felix has some sort of revelation here, and it really is beautiful watching him bloom under the villagers care and praise. he never had that before. He wants Gabriel, with every fibre of his being, but as Felix knows he will be gone with the snow, he tries hard to fight it, he really does. but Gabriel worms his way in to Felix' heart, just when he wasn't looking.
Gabriel, bless, also tries hard to not let Felix in, but the man positively bulldozes his way in, without realizing it!
But what I especially loved about this book, and I mean, love love LOVED about this book, was this:
There is no sex in this book!
Oh, don't get me wrong, there is heat and passion and chemistry and all the other things that usually come with a hot and heavy book, but the actual act is missing. And it makes me giggle to type that *I* loved that! Cos I say it often enough, I like the smexier books, I really do. But this one? Not needed, and I honestly think I might not have enjoyed it quite so much had it been explicit. (which also makes me chuckle!)
It's billed as low-angst. I think it's quite high on the angst scale for Felix, but not so much Gabriel. Felix really does almost become another person here, and at the end, he really does become a better man.
I loved all the traditions the village has, around the Winter Solstice and Christmas.
And Ms Ryecart?? Can I get that mulled cider recipe, please??
So! in case you missed it, I bloody loved this book, I really did!
5 full, sparkly Christmas stars.
*same worded review will appear elsewhere*
The Boss of Christmas Present.
Jordan has crushed on his boss for 2 years. When said boos discovers he plans to leave, Conrad begins to realise he might not just lose his PA, he might actually lose the love of his life.
What I loved about this one, was it comes out kinda clean. I really did love that, much like the first book, whats NOT here is what makes it. Its short and sweet and I loved that Conrad realised before it was too late, just what Jordan means to him and that he asks Jordan to help him be a better man, and boss.
Christmas Spirit.
It took me a while, but I managed to put all the bits together in time, I really did and I loved that.
I loved that Georgie can't see what's happening but Roland does. It's grumpy Roland that realises they aren't really getting out of this mess until they are happy, and more importantly, TOGETHER!
Smexier than the other two, but no less a great deal of fun and wonderful reading.
Had I read the second and third books individually, and not back to back, I might not have enjoyed them quite so much, but I really did love them. I know these have been released before, but Christmas reads this year are brilliant!
Independent reviewer for Gay Romance Reviews, I was gifted my copy of this book.
It's early November right now, and this is only my second Christmas bIndependent reviewer for Gay Romance Reviews, I was gifted my copy of this book.
It's early November right now, and this is only my second Christmas book this year. And this and that book have set the bar so freaking high, they are gonna be hard to beat!
Because I loved this book! It's so freaking cute and warm and fuzzies and so full of love and family and oh!!
Sutter has crushed on his best friend, Watley, for the better part of his adult life. And now Watley is single again, Sutter wants to tell him. He just never expected to do it snowed in, with their boys in tow.
I cannot, in all honesty, fault this wonderful tale of love held over a long time coming good. Well I can, but I won't ...more
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This is book 3 in the Vampire's Mate series, and I STRONGLY recommendIndependent reviewer for Gay Romance Reviews, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 3 in the Vampire's Mate series, and I STRONGLY recommend you read, at least, book 1, Roman, before this one. book 2, Soren, is not as important to Lucien's back story but you need to know what Lucien did to Roman and Danny, for the whole picture to make sense.
I thoroughly enjoyed Roman and Soren, for different reasons but I was waiting for Lucien, and he does not disappoint and I loved this one!
Lucien is drifting, killing along his way, til he finally gets put down, his monster taking over. But something pulls him to Arizona and when he meets Jamie, Lucien gets it, the whole mates thing, he finally gets it. Jamie is, however, not what he expected and Jamie connects to Lucien's monster, much as Danny did with Roman's. Can Lucien keep Jamie safe from his monster?
What I especially loved about Lucien was that once he admits to being Jamie's mate, he goes ALL in, totally and utterly wooing Jamie how he knows best. Even given how things went down with the one who Lucien though was his mate before, he totally and utterly falls for Jamie.
Jamie is like a human version of Roman! He is lovely and his added gift, that he could see Lucien coming, had seen him coming for years, makes him a much more perfect fit for Lucien than Lucien thinks. Jamie SAW Lucien what he did, where he went and how he came to Arizona. He KNOWS Lucien is his mate and he accepts the man AND the monster. That the monster accually listens to Jamie is shocking, but just what Lucien needs.
The darkness that Lucien carried for so long lifts and Jamie is the only reason that happens.
I loved Lucien, even from book one, and he really does deserve this happiness with Jamie.
We catch up with Roman and Danny, as they pop up here, along with Jay (whose book is next) Gabe and Soren are mentioned but do not come to help Lucien, since Soren is still so angry at Lucien for nearly killing Gabe. I hope we get to catch up with them in Jay's book. We also meet a set of vampire twins and I wonder if they will get a book. Some things they said about bonded pairs made me think. And I love books that make me think!
Ok, here's the thing. I'm not sure if I missed this book's release or it never had a big one, but when I came across it on KU, the blKU read, Oct 2022
Ok, here's the thing. I'm not sure if I missed this book's release or it never had a big one, but when I came across it on KU, the blurb grabbed me and I had to read it. And I did! In one sitting! I couldn't out it down!
It's a really fun read, with some emotion and drama thrown in, but not too much, Just enough to keep you interested and hooked. I loved Alcy and Beez, and Carter. I loved how Carter boguth Alcy and Beez out of them selves and bought their feelinga for each other to the fore. I LOVED the ending, and how they met!
I don't usually write KU books a review, I usually star, file and move on. But I couldn't pass this one up.
Ok so, I enjoyed book one, but I bloody LOVED this one!
It was clear there was *something* between Uriel and War in book one, but itsKU read, Oct 2022
Ok so, I enjoyed book one, but I bloody LOVED this one!
It was clear there was *something* between Uriel and War in book one, but its revealed in all its gory detail here, and you get why Uriel was so dark.
But Uriel and War together?? ooooeeee! So freaking hot and such literal polar opposites: fire and ice. Loved the banter, and the way things had been set out for them so long ago.
What I did not like was, I can't see what's going on! The bigger picture is a little illusive to me and its driving me nuts that I can't see it. Clearly, Famine and Lucifer are next, but who does Death get, if he can't touch anyone?? And just WHERE is Michael?? OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Just had a light bulb moment. Lets see if it plays out, huh??
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 2 in the Hockey Ever After series. I don't think its fully Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 2 in the Hockey Ever After series. I don't think its fully necessary to read book one, Winging It, before this but it might give you a better picture of the world these players live in. And I really enjoyed that book. Dante and Gabe do pop up, but knowing their story isn't essential, just helpful, especially with Tom and Kitty (side characters) playing a large part here.
Ryan is traded out and his new team is a mess. Their star player, Nico, even more so. But Ryan can see that Nico is hurting, in more ways than one. Finding his sense of humour was a great start. The Ryan messed it all up. And just what is going on with the coach?
I really enjoyed book one, gave it 4 stars, but I found this a much more engaging read, a deeper emotion read. I loved it.
Neither man is in the closet, so there was none of the coming out issue. What there was, though, was a lot of anger on Nico's part and much was misplaced. Ryan needed him to focus that anger, on the ice, rather than punishing himself. Falling for the other gay teamn member was in neither man's plans but fate has a way, huh?
I loved that it really did creep up on them both. Yes there was attraction from the start but the feelings came later and they both fought it hard. Ryan messing up, though? THAT came out of nowhere and I did NOT see that coming! I was reading, and then I was "OH MY GOD, RYAN, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?!?!?!" out loud and my partner was somewhat shocked at me! Oh he does redeem himself, but I loved that Nico makes him work hard for that redemption. There is not a quick fix, either, and it does take time for them to be really together.
I loved that we caught up with Dante and Gabe from book one. And Tom and Kitty. I think this is a couple of years after Winging It, since Tom is captain of Ryan's new team, and has a couple of kids. Kitty surprised me though!
Are there any more planned?? I'm loving this series, but these authors are growing on me, as a duo.
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
If you follow my reviews, you'll know I love the books that are steamierIndependent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
If you follow my reviews, you'll know I love the books that are steamier and smexier and sometimes more violent. This book is neither, and I loved that fact that it wasn't!
I can't write a blurby bit, so not gonna bother, but I might rave a bit!
Selene is an old soul, I think, that she can, even when faced with the escalation of the bullying from the princes, NOT want them punished in the way they are. She wanted them to LEARN from it, yes, but not to the extent it was.
I loved that the Gods these people prayed to heard them, and stepped in. Loved that they had a voice too, even it was briefly! The bickering between the Sisters was wonderful to read.
Like it said, it's not steamy, there is the bullying in the beginning though, of Selene by the eldest brothers. It does get physical. Be mindful of that if you have triggers.
There is, though, MUCH love here. Selene loves her swans (as did I!) and the people around the castle. And in time, she does come to love Conway. Who, I thought, was a bit hedgey about why he came to the castle, and i thought there was more to him that there was, but it turns out I was reading between none-existent lines there!
It's full of description, in depth descriptions of people, places, flowers, even ribbons! I loved reading those. I could picture them, you know?
I loved all the supporting characters around the castle. I want to know what's got up a certain someone's behind, though, that was never made clear!
What I loved most though, was the interpretation of this tale. I never heard of this tale before, and at the end of this book, there is a bit about various versions and how they differ. I read that, and I loved that little bit of extra info.
There is also a bit that says we might hear from the brothers again, and I really want that! It would be nice to get into their heads, especially the eldest two, NOW rather than before. To see where they are at, and what they thought of their former selves.
All in all, a wonderful read, that kept me up way past my bedtime. I loved it, I really did. Bar Disjointed Lives, this is my favourite read by this author.
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 4 in the Dungeons & Dating book, and while not strictly neceIndependent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 4 in the Dungeons & Dating book, and while not strictly necessary to have read the other three before this, I STRONGLY recommend you do. Not least because they are ALL five star reads, from me. But I would probably say read book 3, at least. Something happens in that book that leads into this one, and you get an inkling as to what Kelly is living through.
Ms McIntyre never ceases to amaze me, she can flip on a penny and it takes you a while to catch up with that little nugget of info, or this little comment that someone says. I have to slow my reading down to pay great attention, and I love that I have to.
Both Tabby and Kelly appear in previous books, although I couldn't place Tabby til there was something said here. (see above!)
Both girls are suffering in one way or another, but it takes a long time for them to open up to each other, to us. The clues are all there, they really are, but I didn't put the pieces together for Tabby, not straight away. I did for Kelly, because the signs were there in book 3.
Its not an easy read, given what Kelly went through, but it is extremely well written. Emotional reading, I had a tear or too. When Kelly finally lets Tabby in and vice versa, I cried, I really did.
Its steamy too! And while it IS steamy, it takes a back step, I think, to the emotions involved for these girls.
All the other pairings take part here, given as they all work together at the cafe, and we meet Eli, Tabby's cousin. He is one of the leads in the next book along with Arjun.
I read this in one sitting, stayed up way past my bedtime and was entirely unrepentant of that fact! I bloody loved it!
I love that McIntyre can flip from MM to MF and then to FF. Quite a skill to deliver each, but to be able to deliver them ALL?? Amazing. Please keep them coming!!
Independent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is the last book in The Hawks series, and it really cannot be read as a Independent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is the last book in The Hawks series, and it really cannot be read as a stand alone book. I mean, it could, but to get the full picture of Reece, you need to have read the other books: Tristan, val, Mathos and Tor, before this one.
Reece is hurting, but he can find his redemption in this one last task for the Hawks. But to do it, he has to work with Daena, a truth seeker, and she can read him like a book. But when reece discovers that daena is hurting equally as much as he is, he begins to see her too. They might not make it out alive, but they can at least atone for their sins.
Oh I'm so flipping sad!! This last book, right?? Has to be, for ME, the most painful reading. I mean Val was hard, given the level of violence, but this one is a different sort of hard, and I cried, both for Reece and for Daena, a lot.
They are both trying to atone for their perceived sins, neither of them actually did what they were accused of, bot they still feel the need to give back to the people they did not hurt. Daena, to the Queen and Reece to the Hawks.
Both make startling discoveries about the other and them selves here, and when they do finally really see each other?? Oh it's beautiful. I said in another review: these guys love hard and fight hard and Reece does that here. He fights for Daena, even if he thinks she doesn't want him.
The kingdom is now at peace. Those trying to out Lucilla off the throne have been captured or disposed of, and now the Hawks can really love hard the women who caotured their hearts. It was great to catch up with them all here.
What I loved best, though?? This book comes full circle. There is an epilogue from Tristan, whose book was book one. As Tristan weds Nim, his beast says: all is well, all is well. And it really is.
But!
I don't want this to end, and there are guys who did not get a book yet!
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