Thoughts On . . . Cisco's Boy

Cisco's Boy
by A. C. Katt

Indiscreet, book 3
Published By: MLR Press, LLC
Published: Nov 2013
ISBN # 9781106038982
approx 220 pages
genre: romance-male/male, very sexy, HEA

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Book Description:
Master Cisco de Loria wants everything from his new sub Greg Harris, that is everything but love, in fact his contract expressly forbids it.

Dr. Greg Harris finally has the money to buy a submissive membership at Indiscreet, a gay BDSM club. The only thing he wants is to have Dr. Cisco de Loria as his Master. Cisco wants Greg too, but the one thing Greg most wants to give, Cisco refuses to take, Greg's love. Cisco is so sure he doesn't need love that he puts it in as a clause in their contract. If Greg ever mentions love, the contract is terminated. Cisco finds out the hard way that things somehow don't always work out the way you plan.



My Thoughts
(written as I read, crossing fingers there are no spoilers)

I first met Cisco and Greg while reading The Sunset Club series and was delighted to read that four of the characters had their own stories in the Indiscreet series.

I'm totally okay with BDSM stories but I think I've been spoiled by my own research and other writers. This D/s relationship, so far, doesn't feel correct. Several things come up during their first day that should have come during contract negotiations. Things an experienced Dom would have known about - at the very least, the club owner moderating the negotiations should have brought them up.

I love the characters themselves from the other series and their interactions with each other - I have high hopes for this book. Wish me luck!


grr . . .  Barebacking? Really? Is it still the first day? It wasn't even discussed! I'm really not sure about this series. If I didn't know about this couple from the other series that they show up in, I'd be trying to return this book.

back to reading, keeping my fingers crossed.

Getting better but the brand new sub and not quite a Dom qualities are showing through. It appears that Cisco doesn't really want a sub because he's a Dom, he wants a 24/7 (except work) maid/cook/boy-friend that he doesn't have to love. Oh, and total control of all the money. I'm hoping he gets his head out of his ass soon, I'm half way through the book.

Yes, yes, I know that even with a lot of mainstream couples, one partner has more control over the money than the other. My problem is that Cisco doesn't take the time to share with his sub how much money they have so when he buys a new Audi, on day two, the sub only has his own paycheck for reference and he's giving 75% of it to the Dom! How the hell is he (the sub) supposed to afford keep a new car in six months when the contract is up?

sigh, back to reading

Damn, communication is so important. Also add here a wow, that's a LOT of drama for only five days.

back to the book

Oh I was expecting the trouble (you'll be able to spot it too) but, wow, that was over the top! At least Greg gets his happy ever after. And they finally learn to communicate. Not really a spoiler

Final words: This was book 3 of the series but the first I've read. So, will I continue? Yes, I'll get the books that have Brian and Jim in them. Maybe the rest if they stay on sale.

one last edit: I've since read book 6 in the series and the writing/relationship issures flows much better.

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Thoughts On . . . Paranormal Dentistry for the Fanged and Friendly

Wait, what?

This is a series about a dental office in a small town of shifters. All kinds of shifters. Think about it, where does a werelion go to get his teeth fixed when it is his lion's teeth that hurt?

The series is super fun, paranormal/shifter also romantic and gay. Did I lose anyone? The author has a prequel to the first book on her website, here. Each book is a different couple and all are on the short side. I'd love to see all the books and the prequel in print together.

Peanut Butter and Jelly for Two

author: Jackie Nacht
series: Paranormal Dentistry for the Fanged and Friendly
Publisher: mlr press
ISBN/equivalent: MLR-1-02013-0177
Release Date: December 2013
Genre: paranormal, romance, humor, male/male
53 Pages
format available: ebook

Author's website | Twitter

Grade: B+

Book Blurb:
The sexy chipmunk shifter isn’t afraid of the dentist; he’s in love with him.

Phillip has the best job working at the Paranormal Dentistry for the Fanged and Friendly. As a chipmunk shifter, Phillip has seen handsome men walk through the door but none so gorgeous as his boss and wolf shifter, Dr. Gunner Samuels. When he finds himself being manipulated by his best friend to ask the big bad wolf over for dinner, Phillip realizes his biggest dilemma, he’s never cooked a day in his life, let alone meat. Can Phillip pull off a fabulous dinner for two? And has Gunner had his eye on the sexy shifter all this time?


My Thoughts:
A chipmunk moves to town to work in the dental office. Book one is about him and his boss. Yes, an office romance! Finally Phillip, our chipmunk, asks his boss to dinner. Two problems. Not only does Phillip not cook, he's a vegetarian and doesn't even like the smell of meat. Problem two? His boss is a wolf.

Yes, there is a happy ending, this is fun, fictional romance after all, but the couple does have problems to work out.

I'm serious about the book being short so I can't tell you too much about it. The title should tell you how the cooking goes, the HEA should tell you it turns out well. What I haven't mentioned is the Mom who is worried about her first, and youngest, child that has left home. The 20 siblings. The serious nut storage issue that the chipmunks have. Oh, and the Mom. Did I mention her? Well, she bares repeating.

Book 2: Stalking the Hygienist
This time it is about Phillip's best friend the hygienist, a deer. And a lion. Yup, you read that right.

Book 3: Chipmunk Drizzled in Honey
Phillips brother NIkko comes to visit. Phillip and Nikko were the close growing up so it is natural that he is the first to come visit Phillip in White Pine. Now, Dallas doesn’t know if he wants to push the spunky chipmunk away or make love to him.

Book 3.5: A Paranormal Chipmunk Christmas
It’s time for the chipmunk brothers to take their bear and wolf home to meet the family for the holidays. Think about that. It is stressful enough to visit family at Christmas but there are all those siblings!

Book 4: Hot on a Chipmunk's Tail
Jason has a chance to move to White Pine. Will, his neighbor at home, has feelings for Jason but while Jason does have feelings for Will, he always clams up then runs. It doesn't help that Jason is a chipmunk that prefers to go unnoticed and Will is a mountain lion. This story is about Jason's introduction to life mostly on his own, what happens when Will shows up (you knew he would), and the antics of two of the brothers that came with Jason, the troublesome twins.

Book 5: A White Pine Chipmunk Invasion
Last year, Nikko and Phillip went home for Christmas. This year home comes to White Pine. Yes, Mom and Dad and all the kids have arrived.

Also, one of the twins, Winslow, is dating a crocodile that owns one of the few businesses that doesn't have a ban on the twins coming inside! So this is really Winslow's story that happens at Christmas while the family is visiting.

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M/M Romance

Reading Challenge

2014

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List of 50 titles after the jump

 

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M/M Romance

Reading Challenge

2014

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Basic Requirements: Read male/male romance books. Any format/length, several levels to choose from.
I'm going for . . . Surprise Me! . . . because I have no idea how many I'll get to this year.

List of 50 titles after the jump

 

(click the title, I haven't figured out how to make the read more link show up yet)

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M/M Romance

Reading Challenge

2014

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I'm going for . . . Surprise Me! . . . because I have no idea how many I'll get to this year.




Continued from here

101. A Prideful Mate by Amber Kell
102. Nothing to do with Pride by Amber Kell
103. Talan's Treasure by Amber Kell
104. More than Pride by Amber Kell
105. Protecting His Pride by Amber Kell
106. Farren's Wizard by Amber Kell
107. Monty's Trick or Treat by Lisa Worrall
108. By the Numbers by Nicole Dennis
109. Following His Footsteps by T. A. Chase
110. A Cat Named Hercules by KC Kendricks
111. A Gentleman's Bargain by Hunter Raines
112. Riding and Regrets by Bailey Bradford
113. Why I Love Geeks by T.A. Chase
114. Secret Fire by Morticia Knight
115. Loving Leif by Amber Kell
116. Birds of Prey by Crissy Smith 
117. Why I Love Waiters by T. A. Chase
118. A Grand Prix Romance by T. A. Chase & Devon Rhodes
119. Overcoming His Pride by Amber Kell
120. Love Betrayed by Samantha Kane
121. Gift of Desire by Samantha Kane and Kate Pearce
122. Defeated by Love by Samantha Kane
123. Not Safe for Work by Michael S. Booker
124. Taken by Two by April Andrews
125. Captured by Three by April Andrews
126. Chased by Four by April Andrews
128. Liam's Unexpected Alpha by Alice Cain
129. Aiden's Accidental Beta by Alice Cain
130. Cody's Eternal Sheriff by Alice Cain 
131. The Mormon and the Dom by Nix Knox
132. Fight for Love by Samantha Kane
133. Brian's Mate by Hollis Shiloh 
134. Dark Horse by Kate Sherwood 
135. Out of the Darkness by Kate Sherwood
136. Worth Waiting For by Kim Dare 
137. Another Six Months Later by Kim Dare 
138. Worth a Shot by Kim Dare
139. The Cop and the Criminal by Nix Knox
140. Diomedes by Amber Kell
141. Mate Hunt by Amber Kell
142. Mate Test by Amber Kell
143. Mate Dance by Amber Kell
144. Mate Healer by Amber Kell
145. On Fire by Drew Zachary
146. Bodyguard to a Sex God by RJ Scott
147. Three's Company by N. R. Walker 
148. The Ex Factor by RJ Scott
149. Dragon's Lair by Pelaam
150. Forbidden Waters by L. M. Brown

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M/M Romance

Reading Challenge

2014

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Basic Requirements: Read male/male romance books. Any format/length, several levels to choose from.
I'm going for . . . Surprise Me! . . . because I have no idea how many I'll get to this year.



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51. His Hero anthology
52. Hearts on the Line by T. A. Chase
53. Guarded Desires by Morticia Knight
54. Protecting Francis by Amber Kell
55. In Broussard's Care by Amber Kell
56. Serving Love at Carnival by Devon Rhodes, T.A. Chase
57. Forever by Tinnean
58. An Academic Dilemma by Alix Bekins
59. The Best by Tinnean
60. A Purrfect Match by Chris T. Kat
61. Balance by Zahra Owens
62. One Small Thing by Piper Vaughn and M.J. O'Shea
63. Everyday Love by Gabrielle Evans
64. Yes, Sir by Ellis Carrington
65. Reckless Behaviour by Talia Carmichael
66. A Tender Roughness by Talia Carmichael
67. Opposing Rhythms by Talia Carmichael
68. One Good Man by Talia Carmichael
69. Slow Burn by Talia Carmichael
70. Ralston’s Way by Talia Carmichael
71. Long Hard Ride by Talia Carmichael
72. Opposites Attract by by Talia Carmichael
73. Remove the Empty Spaces by T. A. Chase
74. Close the Distance by T. A. Chase
75. The Perfect Balance by Trina Lane (mmf)
76. His Perfect Partner by Trina Lane
77. A Pint Light by Devon Rhodes
78. Through the Red Door by Devon Rhodes
79. Locke, Stock and Barrel by Devon Rhodes
80. Capturing Perfection by Trina Lane
81. Simply Perfection by Trina Lane
82. Rory's Last chance by Bailey Bradford
83. Miles to Go by Bailey Bradford
84. Bend by Bailey Bradford (mmf)
85. What Matters Most by Bailey Bradford
86. Ex's & O's by Bailey Bradford
87. A Bit of Me by Bailey Bradford
88. A Bit of You by Bailey Bradford
89. In My Arms Tonight by Bailey Bradford
90. Where There's a Will by Bailey Bradford
91. Chaps and Hope by Bailey Bradford
92. Ropes and Dreams by Bailey Bradford
93. Saddles and Memories by Bailey Bradford
94. Spot the Difference by Sean Michael
95. Fences and Freedom by Bailey Bradford
96. Three's Company by N. R. Walker
97. Rules of the Chef by Nicole Dennis
98. Wanting by Piper Vaughn
99. From Pack to Pride by Amber Kell
100. A Prideless Man by Amber Kell

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M/M Romance

Reading Challenge

2014

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for more information and to sign up, click here

Basic Requirements: Read male/male romance books. Any format/length, several levels to choose from.
I'm going for . . . Surprise Me! . . . because I have no idea how many I'll get to this year.


Continued from my Romance page (here)


26. Whiskers, Mane, and a Biter by Joyee Flynn
27. Sparkle and Purr by Stormy Glenn
28. The Agent and the Model by RJ Scott
29. Howl and Harmony by Gabrielle Evans
30. Fangs and a Wet Nose by Joyee Flynn
31. Fur and Flightless by Joyee Flynn
32. Leader and the Writer by Joyee Flynn
33. Spells and Bananas by Joyee Flynn
34. Officer and a Gardener by Joyee Flynn
35. Dragon Mine by Joyee Flynn
36. Dragon Ours by Joyee Flynn
37. Their Dragon by Joyee Flynn
38. Saint Returns by Amber Kell
39. Fire and Fang by Eden Cole
40. Apple Mead by West Thornhill
41. Fang and Fur by Stormy Glenn
42. Ty Hard by Laura Harner
43. Hold Tight by Laura Harner
44. Ty'd Down by Laura Harner
45. Taking Chance by Laura Harner
46. Hanging Chad by Laura Harner 
47. Burning Up the Ice by T.A. Chase and Devon Rhodes
48. Malting by Sean Michael
49. Cody's Dragon by K. M. Mahoney
50. A Good Feeling by S. A. Meade 

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RC: Romance Challenges

Contemporary Romance

Reading Challenge

2014

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Basic Requirements: Read or re-read 10 fiction romance books, any format, 100 pages minimum. Books that qualify for this challenge can be young adult, new adult, or adult. Books can be M/F, M/M, or F/F. Romances with the following elements do not qualify for this reading challenge: paranormal, historical, time-travel, fantasy, science fiction, or mystery/suspense/thriller.

Romantic Suspense

Reading Challenge

2014

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The Romance

Reading Challenge

2014

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Basic Requirements: Pick five romance books. Read and review them during 2014. The list can change but the books must be ones you picked out for yourself.

Historical Romance

Reading Challenge

2014

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Erotic Romance

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2014

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M/M Romance

Reading Challenge

2014

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Basic Requirements: Read male/male romance books. Any format/length, several levels to choose from.
I'm going for . . . Surprise Me! . . . because I have no idea how many I'll get to this year.

~*~ Contemporary Romance ~*~

1. Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell
2. Blackberry Summer by Raeanne Thayne
3. Seaview Inn by Sherryl Woods
4. Hope Flames by Jaci Burton
5. Sweet Laurel Falls by RaeAnne Thayne
6. When We Met by Susan Mallery
7. Hearts and Swords by Robin D. Owens
8. The Return of Brody McBride by Jennifer Ryan
9. Sawyer by Lori Foster
10. Cure for the Common Breakup by Beth Kendrick

~ Challenge Completed ~

May 23

~*~ Romantic Suspense ~*~

1. Forever by Tinnean
2. The Return of Brody McBride by Jennifer Ryan
3. Falling for Owen by Jennifer Ryan
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~*~ Romance w/reviews ~*~

1. Dreamweaver Trail by Emily March (pre-ordered for 5-27)

2. The Escape by Mary Balogh (pre-ordered for 7-1)

3. Broken Trust by Sharon Dunn

4. Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts

5. The Highlander Next Door by Janet Chapman (pre-ordered for 8-26)

~ Challenge Completed ~

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~*~ Historical Romance w/reviews ~*~

1. The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn

2. When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James

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~*~ Erotic Romance w/reviews ~*~

1. Hold Me Together by Felice Fox

2. The Perfect Balance by Trina Lane

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~*~ m/m Romance ~*~

1. Here Kitty, Kitty by Joyee Flynn

2. My Little Kitty by Joyee Flynn

3. Our Sexy Tiger by Joyee Flynn

4. My Angel Cheetah by Joyee Flynn

5. Kitty in the Middle by Joyee Flynn

6. Cheetah in Charge by Joyee Flynn

7. My Feisty Kitten by Joyee Flynn

8. My Spotted Dream by Joyee Flynn

9. A Squeak and a Roar by Joyee Flynn

10. Scales and a Tail by Stormy Glenn
11. Fire and Ash by Gabrielle Evans
12. Attracting Anthony by Amber Kell
13. Baiting Ben by Amber Kell
14. Courting Calvin by Amber Kell
15. Denying Dare by Amber Kell
16. Enticing Elliot by Amber Kell
17. Finding Farro by Amber Kell
18. Getting Gabe by Amber Kell
19. Hunting Henry by Amber Kell
20. Inflaming Inno by Amber Kell
21. Judging Jager by Amber Kell
22. Keeping Kylen by Amber Kell
23. White Paws and a Dream by Stormy Glenn 
24. Splash and Elegance by Gabrielle Evans
25. Myth and Mischief by Gabrielle Evans

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Romance isn't just for us girls

M/M Romance

Reading Challenge

2013

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continued from here

I was going to read ONLY 40 m/m romance books.

Didn't work.

I had 40 read by July 30 and 80 read by Sep 10. Now I'm wondering just how many I'll read for the year. . .

~Books Read~

81. Safe Words by Jodi Payne & Chris Owen 
82. Mistletoe and Submission by Kim Dare 
83. Call Me Sir, Boy! by Kim Dare 
84. Once a Brat by Kim Dare
85. Squeaky Clean by Kim Dare
86. Under One Roof by Diana DeRicci
87. Flack Jacket Love by Sean Michael
88. Handcuffs and Leather by Kim Dare
89. Building Sandcastles by Carol Lynne
90. Packing Leather by Kim Dare
91. With a Kiss by Kim Dare
92. Animal Instincts by Kim Alan
93. Male Seeking Male by Kathleen Lee
94. Mission: X by Kim Alan
95. Quinn's Hart by Cassandra Gold
96. Jaynell's Wolf by Amber Kell
97. Journey to Hope by J.P. Bowie
98. Str8te Boys by Evangeline Anderson
99. Teammates by M. Durango
100. Hunter’s Hunt by Chris T. Kat
101. Pour Me a Triple By Sean Michael
102. Saddles and Memories by Bailey Bradford
103. Dragon's Heart by Stephani Hecht
104. Bar None, anthology
105. Truth or Lie by Lynn Lorenz
106. Soldier Mine by Amber Kell
107. Duke Betrayed by Amber Kell
108. Hidden Passions by Emma Holly
109. The Case of the Wicked Wolf by Amber Kell, RJ Scott
110. The Case of the Dragon's Dilemma by Amber Kell, RJ Scott
111. The Case of the Sinful Santa by Amber Kell, RJ Scott
112. Breaking Point by N. R. Walker
113. Flipped by Olivia Brynn
114. Attracting Anthony by Amber Kell
115. Baiting Ben by Amber Kell
116. Trials of Tam by Amber Kell
117. Courting Calvin by Amber Kell
118. Denying Dare by Amber Kell
119. Enticing Elliot by Amber Kell
120. Finding Farro by Amber Kell
121. Getting Gabe by Amber Kell
122. Hunting Henry by Amber Kell
123. Inflaming Inno by Amber Kell
124. Judging Jager by Amber Kell
125. Keeping Kylen by Amber Kell
126. Broken Boundaries by Evangeline Anderson
127. Amethyst Moon by Ann Mayburn
128. Christmas of White by Devon Rhodes
129. Kevin's Alpha by Amber Kell
130. Fences & Freedom by Bailey Bradford
131. Unconventional in Atlanta, Anthology
132. Wicked Gift by Sean Michael
133. Post Traumatic Tendencies by Azza Mitchell
134. Fingerprints and Muddy Feet by Carol Lynne
135. The One that Got Away by TC Blue
136. Falling by M. L. Rhodes
137. Velvet Song by Sean Michael
138. The Night Before Thanksgiving by M. Durango
139. Home for the Hollandaise by Julia Talbot, BA Tortuga
140. Trials of Tam by Amber Kell

~ I have now read 100 books more than I had planned! ~

141. Lessons for Lewis by Amber Kell
142. How I Met Your Father by L. B. Gregg
143. A Little Bite of Magic by M.J. O'Shea
144. A Collar for Christmas by A.E. Lawless
145. Grey's Hidden Fire by Draven St. James
146. Last Chance by Viki Lyn
147. Fire and Mistletoe by Draven St. James
148. Beautiful Disaster by Willa Okati

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Finished Reading . . . #77: Breaking the Devil (NSFW)

Breaking the Devil
Bailey Bradford

978-1-78184-315-4
Total-e-Bound
2013
127 pages
ebook
Age range: 18+
 
male/male romance
source: private library

Grade: B


Mack has a fight ahead of him if he wants to break the red-haired devil who’s haunted him for so long…

Mack Wilson gave his heart and virginity to the only man he swore he’d ever love. Justin threw that love back at him a day later, mocking Mack and his feelings. Mack never got past it, or Justin’s abandonment. Justin left the day after he and Mack made love, and over a decade later, Mack gets the shock of his life when he’s watching a wild, beautiful untamed red stallion throw a hell of a hissy fit in the corral. The horse reminds him of Justin. Mack is still raw from the pain, never having got past it.

Then Justin is there, ripping away the bandages of their past and pulling all the hurt and anger out of Mack, refusing to let Mack run him off. Refusing to let Mack go.

Mack hates Justin—doesn’t he? Or will he listen to Justin and give a chance to try to make amends? Can he make amends, when there’s someone waiting to tear them apart—again?

~*~*~

The heartache and the anger leaches off the pages. The love, sex and understanding come through just as strong. There is a fabulous twist and another one out of left field.  My only complaint is there isn't enough of the horse in the story but that may be my cowgirl-heart speaking.

I'm hoping this is the start of a series.

Challenges this counts towards:
150+
Outdo Yourself
m/m romance
ebook
Monthly Mix-up Mania

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Finished Reading . . . #76: Ropes and Dreams (NSFW)

Ropes and Dreams
Mossy Glenn Ranch #2
Bailey Bradford

978-1-78184-372-7
Total-e-Bound
June 2013
136 pages
ebook
Age range: 18+
 
male/male romance, D/s
source: private library

Grade: B-


Ian McCain’s always been one cold, hard man, but a sexy little cook is about to melt his heart.

Drake loves his job as a cook at the Mossy Glenn Ranch. He just wishes he wasn’t scared out of his mind. His ex has him convinced he’s never going to be loved again, so he vows to remain alone.

Officer Ian McCain doesn’t play well with others—unless he’s got a whip or paddle in his hand and a sub at his feet. Control is all he’s had for years now, and he doesn’t think he’s capable of having a relationship.

Then he pulls up at the Mossy Glenn and sees a sexy man with a cute puppy on a leash. From that moment on, Drake might as well have Ian on a leash too, or at least his heart. Ian breaks down Drake’s walls almost as fast as Drake destroys his.

But their chance for a happy life together is something they’re both going to have to fight for as Drake faces his fears and Ian faces losing everything.

~*~*~

This one had lots of sex but it was also full of understanding and love. And bullets.

Book two continues with puppy training and police reports. Ian and Drake find friends in unlikely places and surprises both good and bad.

I'm still wondering what's up with Salt. Maybe his story is next. Whoever is next, I'll be buying that one too.

Challenges this counts towards:
150+
Outdo Yourself
m/m romance
ebooks
Men in Uniform
Monthly Mix-up Mania

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Finished Reading . . . #70: Chasing the King of the Mountains (sexy)

Chasing the King of the Mountains

International Men of Sports
T.A. Chase and Devon Rhodes

978-1-78184-364-2
Total-e-Bound
July 2013
140 pages
ebook
Age range: 18+ (maybe 16?)
 
romance (sports/cycling) male/male
source: private library

Grade: B


Pascal Durant, one of the best mountain riders in the cycling world, was about to finally win his first polka-dot jersey denoting him King of the Mountains in the Tour de France. Then he suffered a horrific accident that left him unable to complete the race. In his forties and fighting chronic injuries, he knows he only has one more shot at the top.

Laurent Desrochers, an internationally known reporter, hears about his dear friend’s crash and watches a moving viral video of Pascal, bloodied yet unbowed, congratulating the winner. When Pascal tells him he’s going to do the Tour one last time, Laurent decides to convince his network to let him follow Pascal on his quest.

Friends for a decade, they had never thought of the other as more. Pascal’s focus on his sport and poor taste in men has never produced a long-term relationship. And Laurent’s constant travel causes a rift between him and his fiancé Jan that proves insurmountable.

Laurent finally realises his ideal partner has been in front of him all along. Can he pull Pascal’s focus from his goal long enough for him to know he’s being chased...and let Laurent catch him?

~*~*~

I love the way the authors were able to bring the excitement of race to the page. There were lots of interactions with team members as well as support personal. The story isn't drawn out or technical as it is fast as well as soul searching. Pascal does a lot of introspective thinking while waiting for the starting gun. The friendship of the two men is like your favorite sweatshirt. The slide into lovers as smooth as silk.

You know this is a happy-ever-after kind of book but the will he or won't he excitement is still there. And the ending of the book was perfect.

Challenges this counts towards:
150+
Read-a-Latte
Let Me Count the Way
Outdo Yourself
ebook
M/M Romance
Men in Uniform
Monthly Mix-up Mania
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Finished Reading . . . #64: Son of Death (NSFW)

Son of Death
Keepers of the Gods 1
Nikki McCoy

978-0-85715-550-4
Total-e-Bound
May 2011
224 pages
ebook
Age range: 18+

romance, male/male, BDSM, paranormal, sadistic half-god
source: personal library

When Seth, a Keeper of the Gods, finds the two men he is destined to live eternity with, he must defy the very Gods themselves to save his mates and preserve the existence of man and love.

Discovering love with the one person who is fated to compliment everything that you are is blessing enough, but what do you do when another knight in shining armor sweeps you off your feet?

Jamie found a second chance at life when Loland rescued him from the ignorance and abuse of those who should have protected him. For years they struggled together to cope with Jamie's powers of precognition and his ability to absorb energy from living things.

After centuries of waiting for his other half, Seth finally met Loland, a man that embodied all he'd ever dreamt of in a mate. Meeting Loland's lover, Jamie, and finding that they are both his mates only made the pot sweeter. But while exploring the love they find as mates and the D/s relationships they crave, all three must challenge the will of the Gods and the twisted plans of Jamie's mysterious family.

Ultimately, Seth knows there is nothing he wouldn't do to save the lives and love of his mates.

~*~*~

Oh, boy. Truly a a good example of BDSM.

Jamie and Loland are both subs without a Sir. Loland is searching but Jamie can hardly leave the house and when Loland brings the man he wants to be his Sir home, Jamie takes a swing at him with a baseball bat! Not the easiest of meetings.

Jamie is fearful but strong, loyal to a fault and willing to do what he must. Loland is overprotective, with good reason. And Seth. Seth is a Dom. A good one. One used to being obeyed, willing to be patient with new subs, and quickly losing his heart to both men.

dang, I read book two before writing this.... let's see. Fighting, kidnapping, angry Gods, angrier Keepers, and several half-Gods (offspring of a God and a Keeper). One of the half-Gods has an attitude, just like a rotten apple, giving all half-Gods a bad name. The most sadistic of his behavior is off-screen, we just see the results. Wait, a spiked ball gag? Shudder, I think that was the worst.

But, after everything is said and done this is a love story. The three main characters is this story are having a horrible time but they are working on a relationship that is a love story.

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Challenges this counts towards:

150+

Read-a-Latte
Let Me Count the Ways
Outdo Yourself
m/m romance
ebook
paranormal

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Finished Reading . . . #62: Watch Me (NSFW)

Watch Me
Campus Cravings #17
Carol Lynne

978-1-78184-323-9
Total-e-Bound
April 2013
84 pages
ebook
Age range: 18+

romance, male/male, light exhibitionism
source: personal library

When you come to the end of a ten-year search, what comes next?

As an eight-year-old, Zeke Straus couldn’t help his big brother Kade when their father kicked him out, but he vowed to find him no matter what it took. At the age of eighteen, Zeke struck out on his own to fulfil that promise. Now, after ten years of fruitless searching and living in run-down motel rooms, he lands yet another bartender job. The last thing Zeke expects is the attraction he feels for the club’s owner.

When Fallon’s on Fifth closes after its owner’s conviction, Reid Jackson and his best friend Alec Demakis decide to buy the bar and turn it into Clean Slate. When a sexy as sin bartender walks through the door to apply for a position, Reid finds he has several in mind he’d like to try with Zeke…

Kade Straus overcame his past and found the love of his life in partner Lark. Although he’s thought of the brother he left behind often, guilt has kept him from contacting his family for twenty years. When he hears that a Zeke Straus with a matching birth date was hired to work at a friend’s bar, he has little choice but to leave Cattle Valley and come face to face with a past he’s never confessed to Lark.

Zeke is torn between his unexpected feelings for Reid and reconnecting with the brother he’s devoted his adult life to searching for. He’s never found a place he wanted to settle down before, so now that his journey’s at an end, how will he choose where to make his home?

~*~*~

This one could possibly be read as a stand-alone. The pain Zeke felt when his brother didn't come back comes through very well. So does his confusion about Reid and his feelings about his brother. I really liked this addition to the series.

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Challenges this counts towards:

150+

Read-a-Latte
Let Me Count the Ways
m/m romance
ebook
Where are you reading/50 states

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Finished Reading . . . #57: Needing Seth (sexy)

Needing Seth
Shawn Lane
978-1-61124-410-6
Amber Quill
April 2013
105 pages
ebook
Age range: 18+ because of content but 16 should be fine)

Romance, male/male
source: Private Library

Shy and a bit of a science fiction geek, Seth Landers is afraid he’s going to die a virgin.

Then one day, Casey Logan, the sexier-than-sin doctor where Seth works, notices him. Not only that, but Casey actually asks him out!

Seth’s life could finally change for the better, but only if Casey can convince the shy geek that he needs Seth in his life just as badly...

~*~*~

A short, intense story full of insecurity, best friends, family, bigotry, hatred, and a possible happy ever after. It ended well but I still have questions.

Challenges this counts towards:
150+
Read-a-Latte
Let Me Count the Ways
ebook
m/m romance
Men in Uniform
Monthly Mix-up Mania

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Finished Reading . . . #56: a Sticky Wicket in Bollywood (NSFW)

A Sticky Wicket in Bollywood
International Men of Sports
T. A. Chase
Devon Rhodes

978-1-78184-299-7
Total-e-Bound
April 2013
155 pages
ebook
Age range: 16+

Romance, male/male
source: Private Library

Rajan Malik has the world of Bollywood in the palm of his hand—a beautiful girlfriend, starring roles, adoring fans… He should be happy, but behind the façade lies a man conflicted and exhausted by the pressure placed on him by his terminally ill mother, his agent and society. His life is not his own, and all he wants to do is escape.

Indian Premier League cricketer Ajay Singh can’t believe how bad his university roommate Rajan looks when he spots his picture in the paper. They had parted on bad terms. Still, he’s moved to offer Rajan his support by renewing their friendship.

But friendship was not all they shared back then. Though Ajay is out, Rajan isn’t willing to give up his carefully cultivated Bollywood image to be with him publicly. And with very little privacy, it won’t take long for someone to find out they are more than friends.

Their renewed secret affair is fraught with difficulties as they deal with the death of Rajan’s mother, the secret of Rajan’s till-now absent father, a jealous friend, the intrusive media and threatening notes from someone who seems to know all about their private lives…

It’s a bit of a sticky wicket they find themselves in. Will it be too late when they finally realise that they’ll both need to compromise, or they’ll stand to lose everything?

~*~*~

What's a man to do when the love of his life is not only in the closet but is being run ragged by a controlling mother, agent and co-star?

I really wanted to shake Rajan. He's exhausted, doesn't want to do another film right away but doesn't say anything when his agent announces it is a done deal. His house is not a hideaway, heck anyone can get in and usually do, tour bus regularly stop and stare. Add to this a stalker and Ajay's offer of a place to hide becomes a lifeline.

I must tell you that I ended up liking everyone, even the stalker.

Challenges this counts towards:
150+
Read-a-Latte
Let Me Count the Ways
ebook
m/m romance
Men in Uniform
Monthly Mix-up Mania
52 in 52
Where are you reading

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Finished Reading . . . #55: Temporary Mark (NSFW)

Temporary Mark
Collared
Kim Dare

978-1-78184-284-3
Total-e-Bound
March 2013
111 pages
ebook
Age range: 18+

Romance, male/male, light BDSM
source: Private Library

Mr Nolan’s last relationship lasted for over two decades. But, since suddenly finding himself single two years ago, he has struggled to find a submissive who can fill the void in his life. Maybe a temporary arrangement is exactly what he needs to ease him back into the lifestyle he loves so much.

Mark’s never experienced life under the protection of a good dom. He’s merely had a series of abusive partners. He’s used to being treated as a temporary feature in a man’s life, then thrown away when they tire of him.

When mutual friends push them together, the last thing Mr Nolan or Mark expects is to end up hoping a temporary collar will become permanent.

~*~*~

I'm just as angry as Edward as to the men who say they are Doms but have such total lack of regards for the men in their care. They are not "Doms" and are as a rotten apple, spoiling the rest of the barrel (the world's view) of the whole D/s culture.

okay, off soapbox 

What's a man to do when his friends show up late a night asking for a favor?

Edward takes in a submissive who was disowned by his last Dom, left on his own at a club with only the clothes on his back. And it turns out, he's injured.

Mark hasn't had any proper training, doesn't realize that being a submissive can be more than about pain, doesn't realize that the sub chooses the Dom. Now add in the fact that Edward's sub has been dead for two years, they'd been together 20+ years, and he hasn't replaced him and poor Mark has a serious case of insecurity.

The story is short, sweet and fast, taking place mostly over the weekend. I liked that both characters had insecurities and the author let us hear their inner monologue.

Beautiful ending.



Challenges this counts towards:
150+
Read-a-Latte
Let Me Count the Ways
ebook
m/m romance
Monthly Key Word

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Finished Reading . . . #53: William's House (sexy)

William's House
Hidden Magic #1
Amber Kell

978-1-78184-308-6
Total-e-Bound
May 2013
83 pages
ebook
Age range:

Paranormal Romance, male/male, fantasy
source: Private Library

Born a void, someone who cannot perform magic, Will Stamson moves away in order to live on his own, away from his matchmaking family. While house-hunting, he falls for an old mansion that calls to him…and is situated on a vortex of magic almost limitless in power.

Cassius Grant, Cash to his family, is charged with getting rid of the house’s new resident. Determined to evict the interloper, he is taken aback by the beautiful, wilful man who refuses to abandon his new house under any circumstances. Cassius realises the best way to deal with the man is to keep a close eye on him…and what better place than from Will’s bed?

~*~*~

Betrayal, secrets, true love, and laughter. Throw in a hit-and-run, a ghost, and a Zombie Master and you've got yourself a great story.

Nowhere near long enough.

Challenges this counts towards:
150+
Read-a-Latte
Let Me Count the Ways
ebook
m/m romance
Monthly Key Word
Paranormal
Where are you reading/50 States
Witches and Witchcraft

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Finished Reading . . . #50: The Teacher and the Soldier (sexy)

The Teacher and the Soldier
Ellery Mountain #2
RJ Scott
978-1-78184-283-6
Total-e-Bound
2013
87 pages
ebook
Age range:18+

Romance, male/male
source: Private Library


Luke Fitzgerald left Ellery Mountain for college and vowed never to come back. When his father is murdered he has no choice but to return. Luke only goes home to sell off his share of the Ellery Mountain Cabins, but everything changes when he meets the son of the other owner. Daniel Skylar is an ex-soldier who lives every day to the limit and sees a future in Luke.

It doesn’t matter what Daniel says, or how much he needs Luke; Luke isn’t staying once everything is sold off. Surely Daniel can understand that?

~*~*~

I knew going in that they'd end up a couple, after all, I'd already read book 3. Only, the interactions were so good that there we several places where I seriously doubted it would ever have a happy ending.


Challenges this counts towards:
150+
Read-a-Latte
Let Me Count the Ways
ebook
romance
m/m romance

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Finished Reading . . . #49: Three Little Words (sexy)

Three Little Words
Allison Cassatta
978-1-61124-406-9
Amber Quill
2013
186 pages
ebook
Age range:18+

Romance, male/male
source: Private Library


After Matt’s “perfect” life comes crashing down around him and the man he plans to marry leaves him, he has it in his mind he’s going to make an escape, take an adventure up to New England and get away on the open seas with the big brother with whom he needs to reconnect after too many years apart. He plans to spend months away from home, clearing his mind and experiencing a different way of life, but undying feelings and a catastrophe with Luke, his lifelong best friend, causes him to go running back home, only to be met with the ignorance and hatred of the people dearest to Luke.

Will an old love be the key to unlocking Matt’s heart and sending him on the right path, or do some secrets and feelings need to remain locked away for the comfort and security of everyone involved?

~*~*~

Challenges this counts towards:
150+
Read-a-Latte
Let Me Count the Ways
ebook
m/m romance
Men in Uniform

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