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Brass Balls (Handcuffs and Lace #27)
by
Mia Watts (Goodreads Author)
Handcuffs and Lace Series
Kissing a fellow police officer might not have been the smartest drunken move Oak Takala has made in recent years. Okay, and it might have complicated the issue that the officer in question is his father’s former partner, Wyatt Peterman. Aaaaaand there’s the fact that Peterman is the newly appointed precinct captain.
So what the fuck? Why not go bal...more
Kissing a fellow police officer might not have been the smartest drunken move Oak Takala has made in recent years. Okay, and it might have complicated the issue that the officer in question is his father’s former partner, Wyatt Peterman. Aaaaaand there’s the fact that Peterman is the newly appointed precinct captain.
So what the fuck? Why not go bal...more
ebook, 66 pages
Published
March 14th 2012
by Resplendence
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Meet Oak, a 29 year old who has had big crush on his dad's former partner and best friend, Wyatt, since he was teenager. 45 year old Wyatt has been fighting his feelings for Oak because their difference age and his friendship with John, Oak's dad. For him, 16-year difference in their ages may as well be 100 and not to mention he also Oak's new captain in police department.
From the opening scenes Oak was aware he so totally in love with and obsesses over his too-old-for-his lover Wyatt. That hop...more
From the opening scenes Oak was aware he so totally in love with and obsesses over his too-old-for-his lover Wyatt. That hop...more
Chapter One: is a hot boring mess
It starts off with 'name bombs' being dropped like bird poo.
I couldn't figure out who was who
And the guy whoever's POV we get thinks of people by their first and last name. Why not pick a name and stick with it? Why think of him as Wyatt and then as Peterson in following sentence? Was the point to be as confusing as possible? If so good job!
And what was the point of this chapter? It bored the piss out of me. Maybe because I got bored being confused whole time...more
It starts off with 'name bombs' being dropped like bird poo.
I couldn't figure out who was who
And the guy whoever's POV we get thinks of people by their first and last name. Why not pick a name and stick with it? Why think of him as Wyatt and then as Peterson in following sentence? Was the point to be as confusing as possible? If so good job!
And what was the point of this chapter? It bored the piss out of me. Maybe because I got bored being confused whole time...more
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Except for a handful of short stories, Brass Balls ended in what I can only describe as truncated. I wouldn't say the ending was rushed; rather, the second half of the story was, and before you know it, it's The End.
I didn't enjoy this installment as much as the previous ones in the series even though it had the sound of a good one. From the blurb, I thought Oak didn't know Wyatt at the start and his brief, drunken encounter with the latter would be the first time Oak sees him. Oak (in my mind,...more
I didn't enjoy this installment as much as the previous ones in the series even though it had the sound of a good one. From the blurb, I thought Oak didn't know Wyatt at the start and his brief, drunken encounter with the latter would be the first time Oak sees him. Oak (in my mind,...more
As with all the ‘Handcuff and Lace’ stories, you pretty much know that there will be tough men, resisting lovers (well, initially), and very hot sex. ‘Brass Balls’ is certainly no exception. Oak and Wyatt face not just one obstacle, but three: there is a considerable age gap, Oak is Wyatt’s best friend and former police partner’s son, and Wyatt has just become Oak’s superior. Add to that the inevitable pride, sense of honor, and plain stubbornness these guys bring to the party – and you have an...more
4.5 stars.
The fourth installment in the Handcuff and Lace series, Brass Balls is a delightful May-December romance that I could not put down. A fun ride from beginning to end, this short story is about Oak Takala, a policeman who has had a crush on his father’s friend (another cop) since he was sixteen. After the object of his affection is made into his precinct captain, Oak makes a drunken pass at the man, hoping his feelings will be returned. However, Oak may not get his wish, as Wyatt Peterm...more
The fourth installment in the Handcuff and Lace series, Brass Balls is a delightful May-December romance that I could not put down. A fun ride from beginning to end, this short story is about Oak Takala, a policeman who has had a crush on his father’s friend (another cop) since he was sixteen. After the object of his affection is made into his precinct captain, Oak makes a drunken pass at the man, hoping his feelings will be returned. However, Oak may not get his wish, as Wyatt Peterm...more
I'm in a fence between 2 and 2.5 stars
I's a nice story, but there are several things that prevents me from giving higher ratings.
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I's a nice story, but there are several things that prevents me from giving higher ratings.
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This story started out pretty decently but then it started getting me frustrated. I didn't really like Wyatt at all. I thought he was a huge tool and didn't treat Oak right. He kept calling Oak "kid", but come on - the guy is a 29 year old cop. Give him a little respect, I'm sure he's earned some by now. Oak was sweet, but I have to wonder why it took him over a decade to make his move. He's been crushing on Wyatt since he was a teenager, I just wonder why he didn't try to get together when he w...more
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First of all, love the cover. This is the story of Oak Takala, a police officer who has the hots for the new police captain. Said captain, Wyatt Peterman, is not only the captain, but he is also the best friend of Oak’s father John, who happens to be the former police captain. First off, Oak isn’t sure Wyatt is gay. Second, Wyatt makes a point of keeping Oak at a distance, due to his friendship with John. He continually calls Oak “kid”, seemingly in an effort...more
First of all, love the cover. This is the story of Oak Takala, a police officer who has the hots for the new police captain. Said captain, Wyatt Peterman, is not only the captain, but he is also the best friend of Oak’s father John, who happens to be the former police captain. First off, Oak isn’t sure Wyatt is gay. Second, Wyatt makes a point of keeping Oak at a distance, due to his friendship with John. He continually calls Oak “kid”, seemingly in an effort...more
Cute contemporary M/M Police romance with the new Captain Wyatt Peterman and Officer Oak Takala in this sweet short story. I love that the younger Oak finally kisses his father's best friend and old detective partner, Wyatt. Oak really puts himself out there for Wyatt and tries his hardest to attract and capture his childhood love. Wyatt tries to control his feelings (read: hide his feelings) to protect the friendship with John and Shiela (Oak's parents) and because Wyatt has never been in a ser...more
This is not only a May/December romance, it is a supervisor/subordinate situation that really couldn't get more complicated. Not only is Wyatt Oak's new Captain at the precinct he is also Oak's dads ex-partner and best friend. Not to mention he is about 16 years older than Oak and has been fighting his attraction to him for the last several years.
Oak has been in love with Wyatt since he was about 16 years old but never thought he had a chance, and when Wyatt is made Captain he became even more u...more
Oak has been in love with Wyatt since he was about 16 years old but never thought he had a chance, and when Wyatt is made Captain he became even more u...more
Another really cute read in this series. In this one we have Oak, who has had a major crush on his dad's best friend since he was 16. Wyatt has been fighting his feelings as Oak has grown up and pushes him off due to their age gap and his friendship with Oak's dad. Oak is really cute in how he goes after Wyatt and such a lovable character. Wyatt finally can't fight it anymore and gives in but then pushes Oak away again after.
It's a little short, would have liked a few more pages, but still a rea...more
It's a little short, would have liked a few more pages, but still a rea...more
At the start I was a bit confused which character was which since a lot of names were being dropped and had to go back to reread the first few pages a couple of times. After settling the names and characters everything was fine. I didn't find this book as funny as the first 3 books and the characters weren't as likable either. I felt like I was reading about two teenagers instead of two adults.
I liked Oak and Wyatt's story. Normally I'm not a big fan of huge age splits (Oak 29, Wyatt 45) but it worked for me in this case.
I felt the second half of the story was a bit rushed and ended a bit abruptly. I would have liked to see more of them together as a couple...
how family, friends, and police department reacted to them.
Regardless, I still enjoyed the story.
I felt the second half of the story was a bit rushed and ended a bit abruptly. I would have liked to see more of them together as a couple...
how family, friends, and police department reacted to them.
Regardless, I still enjoyed the story.
I didn't realize how short this book was until I got to the end. The story itself was good but I wanted more. It was like a glimpse and I wanted the whole view.
Oak and Wyatt were full of no wanting to show their softer side and it caused all sorts of havoc between them. Wyatt was an ass and at one point I wanted Oak to just walk away from him. At least the end made me smile.
Oak and Wyatt were full of no wanting to show their softer side and it caused all sorts of havoc between them. Wyatt was an ass and at one point I wanted Oak to just walk away from him. At least the end made me smile.
hm... i give it a 5 stars just because i was in mood for something like this. Oak and Wyatt are likeable characters. And angst in this book is so perfectly written i really felt for these guys. It doesn't mean i do not want to grab Wyatt's balls and hang him out of the window of his condo by them for his actions. But i really enjoy it.
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2.5 stars. Pretty good short m/m romance about a cop who's had a crush on his dad's best friend, now the captain of police, for years but didn't think the guy was gay. Wish the ending hadn't felt so rushed.
3.5
Nice romance between a pushy young and an insecure older man .
Great buildup of conflict but all-too-smooth resolution-- too sweet for me, but others might love it for that
Nice romance between a pushy young and an insecure older man .
Great buildup of conflict but all-too-smooth resolution-- too sweet for me, but others might love it for that
Note: I won this copy from the author in a blog contest.
Quick and dirty review: good angst, steamy buildup of sexual tension, nice HEA.
Quick and dirty review: good angst, steamy buildup of sexual tension, nice HEA.
Mar 29, 2012
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Reviewed by: Lucy
Genre: M/M contemporary
Rated: 3 hearts
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Genre: M/M contemporary
Rated: 3 hearts
Check out the review on http://heartsonfirereviews.com/
Oh man, I never get tired of Mia Watts' stories. Funny and serious is a great combination and this one was a perfect example.
I liked it but i feel like kicking wyatt's ass for being a dope!!
The only thing that annoyed the hell out of me was the a-hole older cop. Jeez. Jerk!
3.5 Stars. Good story just a little rushed at the end.
Nice and lovely , I like thist story
The best of the four I have read so far
December/may romance.
4.5....I loved this story. My favorite for the four I have read so far.
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Needed to be longer and a bit more of a HEA. Kind of felt like a HFN.
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