I love this series....men wearing make up,long hair and dancing in heels .....just my thing and couple them with a hot rug[image]
[image]
[image]
[image]
I love this series....men wearing make up,long hair and dancing in heels .....just my thing and couple them with a hot rugged man and I'm practically growling.
Azariah/Z was introduced in book one and I couldn't wait for his story. A bit like Ansel(from book one) he's had a troubled past but has managed to turn his life around.But he's at a low point when this book opens.Without giving too much away he's put in an almost impossible position which causes him to make a monumental decision.He's way too proud to ask for help and wants to be in control of his own life.
Connelly is the good guy.Always there to help and try and 'fix' people. He's already been a bit captivated by Z who works at a diner he goes to but his fascination goes into overdrive when he sees Z in his heels and make up.
While this is definitely harder hitting than book one I didn't find it particularly dark,although Z's actions were a bit difficult to read at times. Z definitely went on more of an emotional journey in this one.The conclusion was HFN and I'm really interested to,hopefully,hearing more from these two men in future books. Oh,and I want a Connelly of my own.....just perfect!!
I love this series....men wearing make up,long hair and dancing in heels .....just my thing and couple them with a hot rugged man and I'm practically growling.
Azariah/Z was introduced in book one and I couldn't wait for his story. A bit like Ansel(from book one) he's had a troubled past but has managed to turn his life around.But he's at a low point when this book opens.Without giving too much away he's put in an almost impossible position which causes him to make a monumental decision.He's way too proud to ask for help and wants to be in control of his own life.
Connelly is the good guy.Always there to help and try and 'fix' people. He's already been a bit captivated by Z who works at a diner he goes to but his fascination goes into overdrive when he sees Z in his heels and make up.
While this is definitely harder hitting than book one I didn't find it particularly dark,although Z's actions were a bit difficult to read at times. Z definitely went on more of an emotional journey in this one.The conclusion was HFN and I'm really interested to,hopefully,hearing more from these two men in future books. Oh,and I want a Connelly of my own.....just perfect!!
I'm more than giddy after reading this.I just loved every word from beginning to end and this little gem is why I absolutely LOVE rea5 + Stars.
[image]
I'm more than giddy after reading this.I just loved every word from beginning to end and this little gem is why I absolutely LOVE reading and LOVE getting swept away in a book that you simply can't put down and don't want it to end.
The writing,characters,story telling .....just brilliant.
A modern twist on the legendary story of King Author and Merlin....yes,I was sceptical because this wouldn't normally be my go to thing but it was brilliantly done with truly engaging characters.
-the setting was perfect.St Andrews,a quaint town in Scotland that I've visited so many times and absolutely love,
-the banter was just delicious and I adored Merlin's inner ramblings and turmoil as he battled his attraction to Arthur,
-the sexual tension was off the charts....and once Merlin and Arthur got going it was super HOT,
-some fantastic supporting characters that fit into the story perfectly,
-magic and mayhem and a sarcastic,no nonsense Dragon who developed a thing for Justin Bieber's music and demanded an ipod.....priceless!!
Without doubt,one of the most enjoyable books I've read this year that I'm sure I'll read over and over.
Favorite quotes:
"Sign me up," he said, firmly, grinning at a bald girl with enough silver in her various cavities to sink a small ship. "I'm a card-carrying friend of Dorothy, and I'm gagging for a shag."
There had been the one, horribly embarrassing morning where his mother walked into his bedroom with a pile of ironed shirts and not-ironed pants, found her son sitting on top of a Polish plumber called Kris(...)
Arthur shrugged. "The GaySoc pin was a big clue," he said. "Also, your phone has a Village People tune as its ring tone. I have amazing detective skills."(...)
One of the BEST friends to lovers stories I've read.
I'm not a massive fan of YA stories but when they're done wel4.5
Absolutely loved it!
[image]
[image]
One of the BEST friends to lovers stories I've read.
I'm not a massive fan of YA stories but when they're done well there is NOTHING better.This is so well written,conveying such strong emotions with two MCs that absolutely stole my heart.
Theo and Chris have been best friends for years.16 years old but,at times,showing so much maturity that their age didn't really matter.
Theo has been in lust/in love...maybe for years but doesn't want to tell Chris how he feels in case their friendship suffers.
Young love, with all the raging hormones,uncertainties,and questions it evokes.
This Author perfectly portrayed these boys feelings.Told only from Theo's pov this is such a touching story....because they are truly best friends,before anything sexual happens and their friendship is what made this story so special...
Theo is quite a loner.His only real friend is Chris but as a reader this was perfectly ok and he has a beautiful relationship with his mother and as someone who has a son I found this relationship so,so special.I adored his mother.Theo definitely isn't confused about his sexuality,or confused about his feelings for Chris but he's young,so when another boy shows interest he can't quite resist.....a decision that will have far reaching consequences......
Although you don't get Chris's pov(which I definitely wanted),you still get an understanding of his feelings towards Theo and I think,it's a good Author who can convey that.
The supporting characters were well crafted although not always likable and I loved how the Author didn't go down the easy route with Theo's father and wrap things up with a nice big bow on things.She kept it real,believable...
I started reading this and couldn't put it down and,really,what's better than a book you are so totally captivated by that you want to race to the finish line but at the same time don't want it to end?
Ending with a strong HFN ( because they're only young ),but I can totally envisage a HEA.......
Note to Author
More of their story please....maybe a few years down the line?
Paulie was this cute, swishy guy who had claimed me as a class buddy(...)
[image]
For a debut book I've got to say this one4.5 Stars.
[image]
Paulie was this cute, swishy guy who had claimed me as a class buddy(...)
[image]
For a debut book I've got to say this one is pretty impressive and I think it's down to the writing....it has a kind of gritty feel to it.More and more I'm finding that sweet,fluffy,predictable MM books don't do it for me anymore.I find myself craving angst and drama and uncertainty....
Joel and Paulie's story.....
But it was definitely Paulie who made this one such a success for me....I could read about that boy all day long.
-Joel is grieving and can't seem to let go of the past and the love he lost.He copes with mindless sex and definitely isn't prepared to let anyone get close.
-Paulie is like a breath of fresh air,a tornado that rocks into Joel's life and won't let go.Just a little bit femme in the most delicious way.
-Friends first,then lovers that definitely worked.
This one both delighted me and frustrated me....
Delighted me,because I absolutely loved the connection between the two men and the angst and drama is just my thing.
Frustrated me, because I really couldn't understand why Joel didn't open up to Paulie sooner.
Recommended read and this is definitely an Author I'll be following closely.
I received an Arc of Controlled Burn from the Author in exchange for an honest review....more
I'm not even going to try and write a coherent review because it's Santino Hassell a4.5 Stars.
Hell Yes......just my thing.
[image]
[image]
[image]
[image]
I'm not even going to try and write a coherent review because it's Santino Hassell and there are already some fantastic reviews for this so I'm sure my ramblings wouldn't make a difference.
Let's just say,
-,Long hair....hello,my favourite thing,
-Hate Sex...seriously HOT,
-Fishnet Stockings...I can't even explain how much I loved this,
-Boy shorts.....happy sigh,
-Yes,Zane totally did it for me.
Favourite quotes,
. Fuck my life, I wanted to see how Zane would react when I gripped his hair, when I sank my teeth into a slender shoulder, when I slammed into him so hard he saw stars—
“You, Beau Starr, want to fuck me to prove…what? Because I’m not about this narrative where you lower yourself to casual sex to prove something to TrashyZane and then you regret it the next day—”
He tasted like alcohol, pop rocks, and bad decisions.
This is the first book I've read by this Author and I really enjoyed it.
Cody is 21,has recently moved to Denver and is now worki4 Stars.
[image]
[image]
This is the first book I've read by this Author and I really enjoyed it.
Cody is 21,has recently moved to Denver and is now working at Hamburger Mary's,a gay friendly restaurant/bar.He's left behind his life living in a trailer park in Kansas with parents he didn't have much of a life with.He's in a pretty good place in his life,a job he loves and working with some great people.....he finally feels part of a family.
Darwin is 24,has nearly everything he wants in life,a good job,a nice home-the only thing missing is someone to share it with.He's tired of dating men from dating sites and wants a relationship.
He's on a date one night with a man he's not interested in when he meets Cody.He feels a connection straight away with the cute server.
Cody can't believe someone like Darwin would be interested in him and puts their first encounter down to a hook up but Darwin has other ideas. These two men were just so cute together....I mean really adorable.But Cody is very insecure and when his past life collides with his present life things take quite a dark turn.
For a novella the characters are extremely well developed and engaging.From the two main characters to the staff at Mary's,Darwin's girl friends(who are just fabulous).All of this makes this a really enjoyable,sexy read.
A recommended read.This is set to be a great series and I can't wait for the sexy Bartender's story next...
Once there was a boy,a sweet boy,who looked at other boys for longer than he should have
I've been putting off writing th5 Stars.So good!
[image]
[image]
Once there was a boy,a sweet boy,who looked at other boys for longer than he should have
I've been putting off writing this review for days because I really don't know how to put into words how wonderful it is and how much it touched me.
Kaz is a runner in his home country.There's nothing more he enjoys than spending time with his beloved coach.When he's with coach he feels safe and protected until one day his world is shattered.He's told to run one last time and not look back.He must leave everything and everyone behind. You don't get to find out which country he's from but it's obviously in turmoil and doesn't tolerate homosexuality.You aren't given any in depth detail about what he goes through but enough is included to make you understand the struggle he's been through.
He's now in the UK staying at the same group home as Tork.On the outside he's charming and polite but inside he's struggling.He has so many memories,feels guilt and shame and turns to a bottle of cider to blank everything out and just forget. Tork is assigned as his mentor and refuses to give up on him.He's seen him running and persuades him to coach a running team Adam has started for the homeless shelter he volunteers for.This is where he meets Zack.
Zack,the boy with the soft hair and blue eyes who is very self conscious about his weight.But Kaz doesn't see an overweight boy when he looks at Zack.He sees someone kind and gentle and someone who is just there for him.
This book broke my heart a little bit.I just wanted to reach in and put my arms around Kaz.It's a beautiful story of memories,loss,hope,new friendships and boyfriends
Absolutely loved these two short stories.Sexy and Cute.
[image]
Just delicious.I recently read Billie Jean by these Authors and absolutely loved it and Absolutely loved these two short stories.Sexy and Cute.
[image]
Just delicious.I recently read Billie Jean by these Authors and absolutely loved it and these two stories were just as good.
Cheese and Pickle
Harvey has been crushing on his team leader,Greg,for ages.Imagine his surprise and delight when Greg takes him out one lunchtime on a work related issue and things get hot and heavy in the car. A year on they have been meeting every Tuesday lunchtime for more of the same.Harvey was just adorable.He's constantly fretting about his liaisons with Greg.He spends his time looking forward to every Tuesday and day dreaming about so much more between them.But he's terrified of pushing Greg away,so after they've got down and dirty he rambles on about home improvements and eats cheese and pickle sandwiches with Greg.This was just so funny and endearing!
The Detonator
Adam Dryden-man magnet and butt extraordinaire-had fallen.
Tork's birthday is fast approaching and Adam is in a total tail spin.He's fussing and worrying about presents,decorations and wants it to be special.What better than penis shaped balloons,microwave food and a home make cake with enough butter to sink a ship!
If you've read anything by these Authors you'll totally love these two stories.So damn funny,so damn cute and just enough sexy times. Highly recommend!!
What can say about this series apart from it's just delicious.It's no secret I absolutely LOVE these Authors and I don't know why I waited so long to read these books.
Dystopian,Very Erotic,Extremely Kinky with two of the most loveable characters ever.
With The start of unrest very much evident at the end of book two,Erik finds himself betrayed and he and Reuben are forced to flee to London. Reuben finds himself truly conflicted.He's just,happily,settled into his role as Erik's pony and now must adjust to being just a 'man'......will Erik still want him as much? He's also forced to evaluate his feelings for Erik when he discovers Erik has not been completely honest with him about his abduction.
In London Erik must put his trust in people he considers friends but are they really all they seem to be? This one is definitely my favourite book in the series.I loved Reuben and Erik so much.I haven't read that many D/s books but the one problem I have with them is that I find them too clinical,with no emotions.It's not the case here.I could really feel the different emotions these two men felt for each other.
I've mentioned in reviews before for these Author's books that they create some of the best M/M couples and Erik and Reuben are,without doubt,number two......(Dom and Seth will always be number one )
I've read this series virtually back to back and have absolutely loved it.
This was so different to previous books I've read by this Author,but I absolutely loved it.There definitely aren't enough,good,paranormal M/4.5 Stars.
This was so different to previous books I've read by this Author,but I absolutely loved it.There definitely aren't enough,good,paranormal M/M books out there and this soooo worked for me.
[image]
[image]
[image]
Well,this was definitely a first for me.A Barbara Elsborg book with humour,add into the mix a sexy Paranormal M/M and this was a hit for me.
A sexy Vampire...Inigo.
A sexy faerie...Micah.
They shouldn't connect but they do in the most delicious way.They are both tops *sighs*.How will they ever get around this? Oh,yes....bring on the sexy times.They adapt very quickly!
This is the second book in the series.I haven't read book one because it's M/F but that definitely didn't spoil my enjoyment of this and this can be read as a stand alone.
Paranormal books aren't necessarily my preferred Genre but I love it when I find one's that really work. This wasn't too complicated,which they sometimes can be and the scene setting and characters were so engaging.The humour works perfectly here,a little bit dry but given the characters it was spot on. The inner thoughts of Inigo were just brilliant and I know it's wrong but I found,the villain,Oberon so damn funny... I was kind of routing for him!
If you're a fan of M/M Paranormal I would highly recommend this....more
This was so good.Totally my thing.Historical M/M,raw,passionate and two of the best characters these Authors have created.
"Can you fee
5 Stars.
This was so good.Totally my thing.Historical M/M,raw,passionate and two of the best characters these Authors have created.
"Can you feel that?I'd build you a castle in the sky if you could only want me the same way I want you."
[image]
[image]
[image]
[image]
Julian Reece is the son of a wealthy Cloth Merchant.He has no interest in the family business,however.He prefers to spend his time drinking in Taverns and dreams of visiting Italy and becoming a writer.But his life is going to take a dramatic turn when his father decides it's time he got married and sends him off to London to meet his future bride.
Sir Evan Penhart is a recluse.Living in his families crumbling estate.He's finding it more and more difficult to make ends meet.He has a fierce loyalty to his home and servants and is willing to break the law for the upkeep of his estate that has been in his family for generations.
One fateful day Evan and Julian's worlds collide and both their lives will never be the same again.....
Julian sees a way out of his impending marriage and fulfilling his dream.... Evan sees a way of saving his estate....
I'm not going into the story anymore because,believe me,you don't want anything to spoil this plot but what I will say is that I really had no idea which way things would play out on more than one occasion.
The Relationship
Before meeting Evan,Julian had no interest in men and was unaware of the way some men looked at him. However,Evan has always been interested in men but in an era where being Gay was punishable by hanging,he hasn't been with a man for years.
I found their relationship beautiful.Yes,it's brutal at times but so damn passionate and I think both men changed,for the better,for meeting each other.
Some fascinating secondary characters who,while not always likable,played an integral part in the story.There's one in particular whose story I would love to read.
I've been dying to read this one ever since I read the blurb and I can honestly say it was better than I imagined.
Loved it.I think this is my favourite book in the series so far,I can't get enough of Dom and5 Stars!
Dom.
[image]
[image]
Seth.
[image]
[image]
Mark.
[image]
Loved it.I think this is my favourite book in the series so far,I can't get enough of Dom and Seth. This one sees Dom,Seth and Mark finally crossing the border into Mexico but as usual things don't go smoothly.
Dom finds himself in a situation he hates.....not being in complete control. As a result Seth finds himself having to step up.
As they both battle to do what they think is right there are lies and secrets which causes a huge divide between them. It's no secret that I find Dom's jealousy over Seth insanely hot and this book is no exception. These two are just so deliciously hot together,even when they're fighting you can feel the sexual tension..... (bottle of water scene with Seth....I think I have that on repeat in my head)
Have to mention Mark who they have kind of unofficially adopted...I love that boy.I especially liked his interaction with Dom here....I would love for him to have his own book in the future.
It's difficult to go into the story in depth without spoilers but for fans of this series this will definitely not disappointed.I've read tons of M/M books and series but these two and this series are still unquestionably my favourite.
Whenever I read a book by this Author I simply cannot put it down,I read this in just over 24 hours. So it's just o4 Stars.
[image]
[image]
[image]
[image]
Whenever I read a book by this Author I simply cannot put it down,I read this in just over 24 hours. So it's just over a year into David and Raymond's relationship and while they obviously love each other things definitely aren't going smoothly.
Raymond is desperately trying to better himself.He's working two jobs and attending college in the evening.As a result he's too exhausted to give David the attention he craves.
David is becoming more and more insecure and paranoid.He can't help comparing his relationship with Raymond to that of his previous boyfriend,Caleb.Is Raymond treating him the same way he treat Caleb? Add into the mix a hot guy Raymond works with who David is convinced is after Raymond and the fact Raymond isn't fully out about their relationship and his insecurities go into overdrive.
God,these two infuriated me at times.They fight,make up,fight,make up....it just drove me crazy.Even when they tried to talk to each other things didn't really get resolved.( the make up sex kind of made up for that though,this Author writes some of the hottest sex scenes! )
This series is in my top two favourite M/M series.The characters are so real and true to life.Even when two people love each other so much Real Life is always there to fuck things up. Great catching up with previous characters,especially Michael and the Sex God that is Nunzio,and the Epilogue was just perfect.
Great BR with some of my gorgeous girls, really enjoyed it....more
Loading...
