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McKenzie River Boys #5
Bodean
~ Bodean ~
I had spent my adult life on the road, trying to escape my large, overbearing family and my own hidden desires. At twenty-five, I yearned to find someone who could embrace both my rebellious spirit and my longing to submit. Ashamed of wanting to be dominated, I struggled to reconcile this with the expectations set by my strong, domineering brothers. My last relationship ended in violence, leaving me wary, but still hopeful for a partner who can accept me fully. Broken and abused, I returned home determined to explore a real relationship with Josiah Moxley, the man I’d secretly crushed on since my teenage years.
~ Josiah ~
I’ve always kept my distance from Bodean McKenzie out of respect for his older brother Knox. At thirty-five, I was a successful mechanic who valued honesty and control in my relationships. My ideal partner was someone who will submit to me both sexually and domestically, an arrangement that aligned perfectly with Bodean's desires, but remains unspoken. When Bodean showed up with a broken motorcycle and a hopeful heart, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to finally claim the man I’ve always wanted.
However, an old flame of Bodean’s arrived in town, determined to reclaim him and refusing to accept that he had moved on. His presence threatened to unravel the fragile bond forming between Bodean and me as past fears resurface. Tensions rose when Harley employed intimidation tactics to coerce Bodean back into submission. Unwilling to let Harley destroy our chance at happiness, we united against the looming threat. With the unwavering support of the entire McKenzie clan, we were ready to confront Harley and fight for our chance at true love and acceptance.
I had spent my adult life on the road, trying to escape my large, overbearing family and my own hidden desires. At twenty-five, I yearned to find someone who could embrace both my rebellious spirit and my longing to submit. Ashamed of wanting to be dominated, I struggled to reconcile this with the expectations set by my strong, domineering brothers. My last relationship ended in violence, leaving me wary, but still hopeful for a partner who can accept me fully. Broken and abused, I returned home determined to explore a real relationship with Josiah Moxley, the man I’d secretly crushed on since my teenage years.
~ Josiah ~
I’ve always kept my distance from Bodean McKenzie out of respect for his older brother Knox. At thirty-five, I was a successful mechanic who valued honesty and control in my relationships. My ideal partner was someone who will submit to me both sexually and domestically, an arrangement that aligned perfectly with Bodean's desires, but remains unspoken. When Bodean showed up with a broken motorcycle and a hopeful heart, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to finally claim the man I’ve always wanted.
However, an old flame of Bodean’s arrived in town, determined to reclaim him and refusing to accept that he had moved on. His presence threatened to unravel the fragile bond forming between Bodean and me as past fears resurface. Tensions rose when Harley employed intimidation tactics to coerce Bodean back into submission. Unwilling to let Harley destroy our chance at happiness, we united against the looming threat. With the unwavering support of the entire McKenzie clan, we were ready to confront Harley and fight for our chance at true love and acceptance.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 14, 2026
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April 3, 2026
Bodean returns home after an abusive relationship, finally ready to explore his long‑held feelings for Josiah — the dominant, steady mechanic he’s secretly wanted for years. Josiah has always wanted Bodean too, and when he shows up needing help, it feels like the perfect moment for them to finally come together. But their growing bond is threatened when Bodean’s dangerous ex arrives, trying to pull him back into old patterns. With support from the McKenzie clan, Bodean and Josiah stand united against the threat, fighting for safety, love, and a future built on trust.
This story is full of emotion, and the pull between Bodean and Josiah feels absolutely inevitable — like now was finally the right moment for them to stop running from what they’d always needed in each other. Their connection has a quiet intensity, built on trust, longing, and the sense that they fit together in ways neither had ever found before. I especially loved how Josiah was able to quiet the noise in Bodean’s head — the doubts, the fear, the instinct to run — and give him the steadiness he’d been craving for years. Josiah’s calm strength didn’t just anchor Bodean; it also helped the entire McKenzie clan reconnect with him, which added a lovely layer of family healing to the romance. There are a lot of emotions and complicated feelings woven throughout the story, and watching these two finally choose each other made the journey worth it. This was an MM story with mature content and a BDSM-like D/s dynamic.
This story is full of emotion, and the pull between Bodean and Josiah feels absolutely inevitable — like now was finally the right moment for them to stop running from what they’d always needed in each other. Their connection has a quiet intensity, built on trust, longing, and the sense that they fit together in ways neither had ever found before. I especially loved how Josiah was able to quiet the noise in Bodean’s head — the doubts, the fear, the instinct to run — and give him the steadiness he’d been craving for years. Josiah’s calm strength didn’t just anchor Bodean; it also helped the entire McKenzie clan reconnect with him, which added a lovely layer of family healing to the romance. There are a lot of emotions and complicated feelings woven throughout the story, and watching these two finally choose each other made the journey worth it. This was an MM story with mature content and a BDSM-like D/s dynamic.
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