Category: book review
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Review: No Shame Series by Nora Phoenix
This post contains reviews of all the books in the No Shame series: No Filter (Book 1) No Limits (Book 2) No Fear (Book 3) No Shame (Book 4) No Angel (Book 5)
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Review: One Room at the Inn by Colette Davison
A freak snowstorm the night before Christmas results in a surprise gift for three friends who reunite when forced to take shelter. Ellis, Zev, and PK were besties in high school but lost touch over time as those growing up are wont to do. However, as it says on the…
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Review: The Geek and His Bad Boys by R. Cayden
I read this book expecting some fun, mindless, sexy crack. A quick read to enjoy on a relaxing holiday off work before diving back into the multiple series I’m juggling. Opposites attract and all that, but the premise of this book promised escapism, not a poignant commentary on the importance…
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Review: Breaking the Rules Series by E.M. Lindsey
Renegades (Book 1) After finishing the Irons & Works series, I immediately dove into this spin-off set of tales that feature Ted House, the home set up by two of the tattoo artists for LGBTQ kids in need. Even better, cameos appear by many of the familiar characters from the…
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Review: Unfettered by Kate Hawthorne
This book is connected to the Room for Love series by the same author (and connects with E.M. Lindsey’s On the Market series) but can easily be read as a stand-alone. However, I am glad that I have the full context of Beau’s relationship with his brothers for the few…
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Review: Perfect Hands Series by Nora Phoenix
This post contains reviews of all the books in the Perfect Hands series: Firm Hand (Book 1) Gentle Hand (Book 2) Naughty Hand (Book 2.5) Slow Hand (Book 3) Healing Hand (Book 4)
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Review: The Rules by Jamie Fessenden
I’m not going to lie—this book is a little bonkers. But in a strangely good way. It’s a romance that is almost too implausible to be real, but have you looked at the world lately? These days, anything is possible, including a gay married couple hiring a private housekeeper because…
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Review: The Sharp Edge of Bliss by Sorcha Black
I’m not going to lie: the “alphahole” and hitman mentioned on the back-cover text are what initially drew me to this book. I scanned a few of the reviews, and many of them also seemed to enjoy Star’s character, so that was another contributing factor to why I chose to…
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Review: Room For Love Series by Kate Hawthorne
This post contains reviews of all the books in the Room For Love series: Reckless (Book 1) Heartless (Book 2) Faultless (Book 3) Fearless (Book 4) Limitless (Book 5) A Very Messy Motel Brothers Wedding (Book 5.5)
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Review: Our Little Secret (Finding Forever #1) by Rebecca Raine
Having enjoyed previous books by Raine, I finally decided to dive into her longer shared-world romance novel series. This short-but-sweet novel includes two bisexual men in a gay relationship who are searching for their third. They find her in the form of a former employee, and they turn up the…
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Review: Irons and Works Series by E.M. Lindsey
This post includes reviews of the following books in the Irons and Works series: Free Hand (Book 1) Blank Canvas (Book 2) American Traditional (Book 3) Bio-Mechanical (Book 4) Stick and Poke (Book 5) Scarification (Book 6) To Touch the Light (follow-up novella) Last-Minute Walk-In (follow-up novella)
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Review: I Wished For You by Collette Davison
I needed something relatively fluffy and lower on the angst spectrum after reading a somewhat dark romantic trilogy, and this stand-alone novel fit the bill nicely. Seb, Matt, and Connor have been best friends since childhood, and the book is pretty much exactly as described—a lovely romance about the three…
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Review: Broken Pieces Series by Riley Hart
Broken Pieces (Book 1) Like it says on the tin, this is a book in three parts, in which each part encompasses a complete love story arc. First, it’s the young adult love between Josiah and Mateo as they are thrust together in the foster care system. Then, the older…
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Review: Barretti Security Series by Sloane Kennedy
Loving Vin (Book 1) At this point, I’m thoroughly invested in all the interconnected series Kennedy has created. The first book in the Berretti Security Series leans heavily on events in the Escort series, and it also fits in the Protectors and Finding worlds. I’m glad I looked into the…
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Review: Pretty Things by Devon McCormack
I genuinely wish I could have given this book five stars. Unfortunately, two issues held me up. First, this book was way too long for what it was. I put it down too often because the action dragged in the first act while Ty and Liam circled their obvious interest…
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Review: Play Dirty (Wages of Sin #2) by Onley James & Neve Wilder
Read my review of Wages of Sin #1: Bad Habits I had so much fun with the first book in this series that I immediately pounced on the second installment the day it was available. Jonah and Caspian from the previous book make appearances as appropriate, but the focus here…
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Review: On the Market Series by E.M. Lindsey
Love Him Free (Book 1) A Jewish baker and a deaf adult film star walk into a bar. It sounds like the beginning of a joke, except here the joke is that they never go to a bar, but the characters are very much real. Simon is a small-town guy…
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Review: We Have Till Dawn by Cara Dee
This author wrote my favorite book of 2020, so I did not hesitate to dive into her latest release. The premise of this book hinges on sex work, so this book will not appeal to readers who take issue with that particular profession. Nicky has been retired from that life…
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Review: Twist of Fate Series by Lucy Lennox & Sloane Kennedy
Lost and Found (Book 1) As the series name implies, a twist of fate (and/or sheer coincidence) brings Xander and Bennett together after 15 years. The circumstances around their parting were traumatic for both, so their reunion is significantly less “meet cute” and much more “It’s a good thing Xander…
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Review: Havenwood Series by Riley Hart
Giving Chase (Book 1) Falling for the older brother’s best friend isn’t necessarily a trope I lean toward, but I’ll make an exception when the characters are far beyond high school and the best friend has just returned from over a decade away. The chemistry between Chase and Kellan is…