Roberta Blablanski's Blog, page 4
March 10, 2022
Sink or Swim
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book 2 in Albert's Shore Leave series was a lovely read. Calder was not what I expected based on the glimpses I got of him in Sailor Proof. He felt very one-dimensional and not very deep, so I went into this story not expecting the [...]
February 2, 2022
Season’s Change
My rating: 3 of 5 stars On the whole., Season's Change is a decent mm sports drama. I wouldn't call it a romance because the romance between Olly and Benji seems very much secondary to everything else going on. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, just not what I expected. [...]
January 24, 2022
The Falcon and the Foe
My rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Single dads, who are complete opposites, end up in a "there was only one bed!" scenario? While I found Cal and Russ to be just fine as characters and the book a good set up for a series, I wasn't too sure about the story [...]
January 17, 2022
Love & Other Disasters
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars I requested an ARC of this book solely based on the nonbinary rep. It's exciting to see a range of queer rep and having those queer characters get a HEA in romance novels. Examining the story, without taking into consideration the queer rep, I found [...]
January 9, 2022
Because of Ben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Because of Ben is the story of the wild rock star and the closeted, inexperienced church boy. I really liked Ben and his bravery to pursue his desires even though those desires are forbidden by his church and family. Marco starts off as sort of [...]
Proper Scoundrels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Proper Scoundrels is the 5 star spin-off of Allie Therin's Magic in Manhattan series. I was sad for the end of Rory and Arthur's story and was thrilled to no end when it was announced that Therin was continuing her world of magic and romance. [...]
January 3, 2022
Sweet & Dark: A Collection of Gay Erotic Short Stories
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sweet & Dark has something for everyone, no matter your tastes in MM erotica. These short stories run the gamut from sweet to taboo, and all are spicy. Mi Amor is the perfect opener for this collection; a tasty appetizer for the next stories, if [...]
December 29, 2021
If You Love Something
My rating: 5 of 5 stars If You Love Something has to be my favorite book written by Jayce Ellis. DeShawn and Malik are very much meant to be. I started this story expecting an enemies-to-lovers trope' after all, the MCs parted ways years before and believe they are divorced.. Instead, [...]
December 8, 2021
The Life Revamp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Five stars simply do not do The Life Revamp justice. In fact, I'm calling the third and final book in Kris Ripper's The Love Study series as my favorite of 2021. The Life Revamp is the most romantic, sweet, fuzzy, squeal-inducing romance I've read in [...]
If This Gets Out
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I've seen other reviews that contend If This Gets Out is a One Direction fanfic. While I can see how that connection can be made, because I am way beyond the age range of 1D fans I had the benefit of enjoying this book without [...]
