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Boys of Brighton #2
Sam's Soldiers
Emergency room nurse Samuel Mason is offered a ménage relationship with two ex-military men and discovers a love more dangerous—and more exquisite—than he anticipated. Welcome back to Brighton, Texas. Where any man can find home. THE POWER OF THREE As an emergency room nurse at Brighton General, Samuel Mason spends most of his days caring for the sick and injured, and his nights alone. Until now. Jack “ Spider” Forrester and Dante Snow have arrived. Retired from the Army, they provide protection to those in need. They’ve come to Brighton to guard Sam’s cousin from a dire threat, but it’s Sam’s world they turn inside out. Jack wears his heart on his sleeve but is no pushover, and Dante is scarred from a past he’d sooner forget. They two are partners in all things, from the bedroom to the office to the street, and they want Sam to join them...for as long as they’re in town. But there is danger ahead, and not just from the type of men these skilled, muscled heroes have sworn to take down. The danger of falling in love.
117 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 29, 2016
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M. Tasia
35 books378 followersM. Tasia is an mm romance author who lives in Ontario, Canada. Michelle is a dedicated people watcher, lover of romance novels, 80’s rock, and happily ever afters (once the MCs are put through their paces), who grew up with a love of reading. She’s a firm believer that everyone deserves to have love, excitement, and crazy hot romance in their lives. Love should be celebrated and shared.
To all my readers: Thank you. There’s no escaping the truth – without all of you, there wouldn’t be me, the author. Your support and kind words have taken me from being a new author who was unsure and panicked to an author with over twenty books under her belt. Okay, I’m still unsure and panicked, but I’m a work in progress. (Takes a sip of wine.)
I love sharing my stories with you and hearing how my characters have touched you and how you’ve cheered them on, cried with them, and even wanted to knock some sense into a few. Your encouragement has inspired me to continue on my writing journey. All the late nights, missed events, and looming deadlines have been worth it, knowing these stories have entertained and
stayed with you long after the book was finished.
Michelle XO
To all my readers: Thank you. There’s no escaping the truth – without all of you, there wouldn’t be me, the author. Your support and kind words have taken me from being a new author who was unsure and panicked to an author with over twenty books under her belt. Okay, I’m still unsure and panicked, but I’m a work in progress. (Takes a sip of wine.)
I love sharing my stories with you and hearing how my characters have touched you and how you’ve cheered them on, cried with them, and even wanted to knock some sense into a few. Your encouragement has inspired me to continue on my writing journey. All the late nights, missed events, and looming deadlines have been worth it, knowing these stories have entertained and
stayed with you long after the book was finished.
Michelle XO
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August 15, 2024
I'm not a fan of Triads. One always gets left out... Sam, in this case. He was all by his lonesome while they were fuckin n cryin thinking of him.
This one was my least favorite.
I hate how we were spat out 5 weeks into their situationship... (right before they leave Sam without saying goodbye 🙄)
I would have liked to read the guys' approach Sam with their 3-some offer... I'd even like Spider and Dantes' backstory. It was all talk and no show, so it was a bit hard for me to feel anything for them.
That fight they had bc Sam found out they were rich? So embarassing!! I skipped the whole thing.
Hopefully, the next one will be better
This one was my least favorite.
I hate how we were spat out 5 weeks into their situationship... (right before they leave Sam without saying goodbye 🙄)
I would have liked to read the guys' approach Sam with their 3-some offer... I'd even like Spider and Dantes' backstory. It was all talk and no show, so it was a bit hard for me to feel anything for them.
That fight they had bc Sam found out they were rich? So embarassing!! I skipped the whole thing.
Hopefully, the next one will be better
dnf-not-4-me
January 3, 2017Ok, I'm not sure what the deal with this book is. It is the second book in the Boys of Brighton series, but the only other book by this author is Gabe (which I gave 1 star). Yes, these three are in Gabe, but Sam's Soldier's starts 5 weeks into this ménage relationship. Huh? That wasn't in Gabe. The characters are, but not aspects of their relationship, how it started and THE SEX.
So, I don't get it and stopped at 50%. Maybe I'll try again when there is more info, but I was utterly lost here.
So, I don't get it and stopped at 50%. Maybe I'll try again when there is more info, but I was utterly lost here.
September 22, 2017
We met Sam in the first book of this series and I enjoyed his character in that story, so between that and knowing this book would be M/M/M I was looking forward to reading Sam's Soldiers. This story does pick up five weeks into Sam, Dante, and Spider's relationship--one of the things about this story that left me wanting more. I really would have liked to know how their threesome came about and developed instead of coming into the story after they had already gotten together.
I liked the dynamics between the three men when they were together, and the chemistry between them was obvious. One of my pet peeves did rear its head...lack of communication between the main characters, though by the end that does get resolved.
The drama did feel a bit over the top, and I did have a difficult time accepting that Sam would have made some of the irresponsible decisions that he did before going camping. The bit of kink introduced into the physical part of their relationship did spice things up a bit. I just wish we could have had more about the relationship beginnings and development between the three men.
While this is the second book in the series, it could be read as a standalone without any issues. The story is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content.
I liked the dynamics between the three men when they were together, and the chemistry between them was obvious. One of my pet peeves did rear its head...lack of communication between the main characters, though by the end that does get resolved.
The drama did feel a bit over the top, and I did have a difficult time accepting that Sam would have made some of the irresponsible decisions that he did before going camping. The bit of kink introduced into the physical part of their relationship did spice things up a bit. I just wish we could have had more about the relationship beginnings and development between the three men.
While this is the second book in the series, it could be read as a standalone without any issues. The story is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content.
January 31, 2020
My word, you guys need tissues for this one. Holy cow. And Sam needs to be wrapped in bubble wrap or something. Shew. This one had me on pins and needles. But so good. I didn’t know which of these guys I wanted to shake more though. My word, they are all some stubborn mules.
If you’ve read book one, you know Dante and Spider came in the end to help protect Johnny, and kind of Sam. Sam was already majorly hurt by the ex by then, so it really wasn’t about him anymore. If you haven’t read book one, you need to do so. Anyway, Dante and Spider had been together for years, but when they met Sam, they just knew he needed to be a part of their lives. It didn’t mean they didn’t love each other any less. Quite the opposite in fact. Their love just grew even more. For each other and for Sam. But when they originally set up this friends with benefits thing, they knew there would be a time limit on it. Dante and Spider had missions to do and Sam had the hospital. But what none of them counted on was falling in love. So when Dante and Spider snuck out while Sam was sleeping, it sent everything into a bad spiral. On both sides. And now someone is after Sam. And may have killed him. Spider refuses to believe it, but it’s a race against time to see what is really going on.
These hard headed men. I swear. I get Dante’s reasoning to a point. His past life was not an easy one. And he gets scared of intimacy. Spider is the only one he’s really let in until Sam, and with Sam he’s still finding his way. The love is there. He just doesn’t want to admit it or what it could mean. And Spider is used to just following along after Dante. It’s what they’ve always done, considering their ranks in the military. But Spider is ticked that he listened this time. Because had he made Dante really admit what they were all feeling, they all wouldn’t be miserable and with Sam. In this case, I definitely agree with Spider. I get Dante’s past. But at some point, you’ve got to let someone in if you really love them. He did with Spider, so he could have done so with Sam. I get he’s scared. They all are. But if you can’t communicate how you feel to the one you love, if you can’t be completely honest about things, what does that say about you relationship?
Communication is always key. Trust, honesty, communication and listening goes with that. Relationships take work as it is. And if you can’t put the work in even before you’re really committed, it’s not going to bode well for the future. Plus, if you don’t want to be committing past mistakes or mistakes you’ve seen from others, you have to learn to let it go and move on. And stop being a stubborn mule and thinking you know best.
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If you’ve read book one, you know Dante and Spider came in the end to help protect Johnny, and kind of Sam. Sam was already majorly hurt by the ex by then, so it really wasn’t about him anymore. If you haven’t read book one, you need to do so. Anyway, Dante and Spider had been together for years, but when they met Sam, they just knew he needed to be a part of their lives. It didn’t mean they didn’t love each other any less. Quite the opposite in fact. Their love just grew even more. For each other and for Sam. But when they originally set up this friends with benefits thing, they knew there would be a time limit on it. Dante and Spider had missions to do and Sam had the hospital. But what none of them counted on was falling in love. So when Dante and Spider snuck out while Sam was sleeping, it sent everything into a bad spiral. On both sides. And now someone is after Sam. And may have killed him. Spider refuses to believe it, but it’s a race against time to see what is really going on.
These hard headed men. I swear. I get Dante’s reasoning to a point. His past life was not an easy one. And he gets scared of intimacy. Spider is the only one he’s really let in until Sam, and with Sam he’s still finding his way. The love is there. He just doesn’t want to admit it or what it could mean. And Spider is used to just following along after Dante. It’s what they’ve always done, considering their ranks in the military. But Spider is ticked that he listened this time. Because had he made Dante really admit what they were all feeling, they all wouldn’t be miserable and with Sam. In this case, I definitely agree with Spider. I get Dante’s past. But at some point, you’ve got to let someone in if you really love them. He did with Spider, so he could have done so with Sam. I get he’s scared. They all are. But if you can’t communicate how you feel to the one you love, if you can’t be completely honest about things, what does that say about you relationship?
Communication is always key. Trust, honesty, communication and listening goes with that. Relationships take work as it is. And if you can’t put the work in even before you’re really committed, it’s not going to bode well for the future. Plus, if you don’t want to be committing past mistakes or mistakes you’ve seen from others, you have to learn to let it go and move on. And stop being a stubborn mule and thinking you know best.
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September 19, 2017
Sexy, hot, delicious . . .
Three sexy males with explosive chemistry. Jack, Dante and Sam have some intensity that sets the pages on fire and provides deliciously hot entertainment. With passion hot and heavy danger lurks much closer that expected. This was another delicious read in the Boys of Brighton Series. This was most certainly a standalone read.
Three sexy males with explosive chemistry. Jack, Dante and Sam have some intensity that sets the pages on fire and provides deliciously hot entertainment. With passion hot and heavy danger lurks much closer that expected. This was another delicious read in the Boys of Brighton Series. This was most certainly a standalone read.
May 14, 2020
this series is really interesting.. i enjoy the action.. the love.. the real things that happen..i enjoy that its not just instalove with no issues.. they have real issues.. real things going on.. and it is amazing.. i love it and can;t wait for the next one. plus it is so much fun to watch these three figure it all out together and apart.
September 6, 2017
Definitely not my favorite of the series. I love Spider though :)
June 22, 2018
And the award for the most awkward transition to a sex scene goes to...
This was a funny mix of good and bad writing, and the overall result was mediocre, IMO. On the good side, the sex scenes were hot and well written; the characters were likeable enough, although not always well characterized. I still don't have a clear idea of how Spider looks, only that he's shorter than Dante and more muscular, and they both share the same tattoo. I don't need genitals' specs, but what is the color of his hair, of his eyes? Does he have any characteristic expressions? If these details were ever mentioned here, they slipped away.
On the bad side, the non erotica part of the plot was, as I've already hinted, awkward. The plot begins in the middle of the relationship, so we don't really know what was the initial dynamic or how the emotional connections developed. This leads to a lot of telling instead of showing. The same could be said about Dante and Spider's squad (although maybe they were described in the previous book of the series, which I had not read). Also, I don't like the romance books' cliche of relationship troubles due to the unwillingness of the MCs to reveal their wants and feelings, especially when it's drawn out needlessly as it was here.
Overall, if you're looking for a hot menage erotica, go for it. If you're looking for a well developed menage romance with a decent plot, maybe this book is not the ideal choice.
This was a funny mix of good and bad writing, and the overall result was mediocre, IMO. On the good side, the sex scenes were hot and well written; the characters were likeable enough, although not always well characterized. I still don't have a clear idea of how Spider looks, only that he's shorter than Dante and more muscular, and they both share the same tattoo. I don't need genitals' specs, but what is the color of his hair, of his eyes? Does he have any characteristic expressions? If these details were ever mentioned here, they slipped away.
On the bad side, the non erotica part of the plot was, as I've already hinted, awkward. The plot begins in the middle of the relationship, so we don't really know what was the initial dynamic or how the emotional connections developed. This leads to a lot of telling instead of showing. The same could be said about Dante and Spider's squad (although maybe they were described in the previous book of the series, which I had not read). Also, I don't like the romance books' cliche of relationship troubles due to the unwillingness of the MCs to reveal their wants and feelings, especially when it's drawn out needlessly as it was here.
Overall, if you're looking for a hot menage erotica, go for it. If you're looking for a well developed menage romance with a decent plot, maybe this book is not the ideal choice.
January 4, 2017
When retired Army soldiers Jack "Spider” Forrester and Dante Snow, partners in all parts of their lives arrive in Brighton to guard a woman from a threat, they end up having a menage relationship with ER nurse Samuel Mason, her cousin.
When Spider and Dante leave for a job, they are unaware of the danger they have left Sam in, but find strength because of their love for one another.
This book is part of a series, but was easy to read as a standalone with lovable characters.
When Spider and Dante leave for a job, they are unaware of the danger they have left Sam in, but find strength because of their love for one another.
This book is part of a series, but was easy to read as a standalone with lovable characters.
February 11, 2017
4.5 STARS
I’ve seen a notable number of reviews for this book that were written by less than impressed readers and, I’ll be honest, it really made me hesitate to pick it up. From reading those other reviews it was pretty clear that the issue was the way the story begins. Most readers assumed (naturally) that the book would start with Sam meeting the other couple and we’d experience the growth of their relationship from there. Instead this story opens on the day Jack and Dante are preparing to say goodbye to Sam. Again, some readers naturally assumed that the birth of this relationship happened in the first book of the series, but, and I can only repeat what these other reviewers have written, apparently that isn’t the case. Although the three men do appear in the first book, it doesn’t include any on-page insight into their getting together. We’re simply told here that Jack and Dante were attracted to Sam and the three men have been living and loving together, as per their agreement, while Jack and Dante are in town.
I can only assume it was the fact that I went into Sam’s Soldiers armed with that information that allowed me to enjoy the book without that frustrated beginning that some readers experienced. Because I’ll admit, I started reading expecting to be discouraged and instead I loved this story from page one. I was crazy impressed that the author made me teary over the ending of a relationship that I shouldn’t have even been invested in. I didn’t yet know these characters yet the author made me hurt for them. That takes some mad writing skills!
As to the rest of the story, after breaking my heart with that beginning the author kept the pace fast and riveting. There was so much story packed into just over 100 pages that it didn’t feel like I’d just read a novella but a full length book. There was action and violence and awesome friendships and of course the required love story. Then it’s topped off with a happy ending that would surely satisfy the romance junkie inside all of us.
I read this book as a standalone, and it works as such, but I’m now going to go read the first book in the series, simply because I was so impressed with this one.
Reviewed for Love Bytes Reviews
http://lovebytesreviews.com/2017/02/0...
I’ve seen a notable number of reviews for this book that were written by less than impressed readers and, I’ll be honest, it really made me hesitate to pick it up. From reading those other reviews it was pretty clear that the issue was the way the story begins. Most readers assumed (naturally) that the book would start with Sam meeting the other couple and we’d experience the growth of their relationship from there. Instead this story opens on the day Jack and Dante are preparing to say goodbye to Sam. Again, some readers naturally assumed that the birth of this relationship happened in the first book of the series, but, and I can only repeat what these other reviewers have written, apparently that isn’t the case. Although the three men do appear in the first book, it doesn’t include any on-page insight into their getting together. We’re simply told here that Jack and Dante were attracted to Sam and the three men have been living and loving together, as per their agreement, while Jack and Dante are in town.
I can only assume it was the fact that I went into Sam’s Soldiers armed with that information that allowed me to enjoy the book without that frustrated beginning that some readers experienced. Because I’ll admit, I started reading expecting to be discouraged and instead I loved this story from page one. I was crazy impressed that the author made me teary over the ending of a relationship that I shouldn’t have even been invested in. I didn’t yet know these characters yet the author made me hurt for them. That takes some mad writing skills!
As to the rest of the story, after breaking my heart with that beginning the author kept the pace fast and riveting. There was so much story packed into just over 100 pages that it didn’t feel like I’d just read a novella but a full length book. There was action and violence and awesome friendships and of course the required love story. Then it’s topped off with a happy ending that would surely satisfy the romance junkie inside all of us.
I read this book as a standalone, and it works as such, but I’m now going to go read the first book in the series, simply because I was so impressed with this one.
Reviewed for Love Bytes Reviews
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June 17, 2020
*3,5-4 stars*
Sam gave his heart to two wonderful men, bosses of a security company with whom he shared his house and bed during their mission in Brighton. Unfortunately, neither Sam, nor Spider or Dante speak openly about their feelings towards each other, which is one of the reasons they part ways, leaving behind pain, regret, anger. However, separation makes them finally think about their relationship as something essential and all three of them decide to openly talk about their feelings. But what if it's too late to change their lives as danger lurks in the shadows?
"Sam's Soldiers" is the second installment of "Boys of Brighton" and I must admit that we already see a big improvement in this volume, which makes this part of the series undeniably better than the previous one. This volume approaches the topic of the relationship between the main characters in a completely different way. On the one hand, it shows the relationship in a more accurate way in terms of emotions and feelings, and on the other hand, the said relationship is not completely steady, it may fall apart, which the characters themselves are afraid of, as they take this possibility into account. Hence, this novella more than the previous volume focuses on the characters' emotions in both good and bad times. A lot of emphasis was also put on conversation as a means of communicating one's feelings, clarifying ambiguities, and putting the relationship on the right track. So this is a very important element, which we missed to some extent in "Gabe", and which we see in "Sam's Soldiers", while it quickly makes this novella better.
I think there's no doubt that the big plus of "Sam's Soldiers" is the action which fills this novella to the brim. It is really interesting in terms of emotions, feelings, and events that take place in this installment. What's important, the plot of this volume of the series resembles those we see in action films, but believe me, it makes sense and is consistent, while the danger waiting for the characters matches the story, so it's believable and can be really devastating. In fact, in "Sam's Soldiers" we see a few action twists that are really surprising so obviously we didn't expect them. However, I think that the biggest surprises are not even the events described in the novella, but their consequences. They really make quite an impression.
The great advantage of "Sam's Soldiers" is polyamory. I admit that before I started this novella I hadn't read the blurb, so Sam's relationship with Spider and Dante surprised me at the very beginning of this book and at the same time it made me extremely happy. That was exactly what I needed. What's important, the story to some extent touches even the topic of an open relationship, due to the characters' misunderstanding, which shows the difference between this type of relationship and polyamory. However, I must mention that in "Sam's Soldiers" this thing between the characters is not in any way categorized, which I also think is extremely important. In this book nobody cares that Sam, Spider and Dante are in love with one another, no one even mentions that it's not a conventional relationship. And that's the most beautiful aspect of "Sam's Soldiers". In this novella the whole point of showing the characters' relationship is not even to focus on tolerance, but to show love as love, and therefore something so normal that the number of lovers does not matter at all.
To sum up, "Sam's Soldiers" is a really good, interesting novella filled with suspense. The characters, both main and secondary ones, are extremely lovable, and thus they encourage us to learn more about their story. That's why when we finish reading "Sam's Soldiers" we want to start the next installment of the series as soon as possible. "Boys of Brighton" books are definitely addictive.
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Sam oddał serce dwójce wspaniałych mężczyzn, będących szefami firmy ochroniarskiej, z którymi dzielił mieszkanie i łóżko podczas ich pobytu w Brighton. Niestety ani Sam, ani też Spider czy Dante nie mówią otwarcie o swoich uczuciach względem siebie, co sprawia, że rozstają się pozostawiając po sobie ból, żal, złość. Separacja sprawia jednak, że cała trójka w końcu przegląda na oczy i postanawia otwarcie wyjawić swoje uczucia. Tylko, czy nie będzie za późno aby coś w ich życiu zmienić, kiedy w cieniu czai się niebezpieczeństwo?
„Sam's Soldiers” jest drugą odsłoną „Boys of Brighton” i muszę przyznać, że już w tym tomie widzimy dużą poprawę, co sprawia, że ta część serii jest bezsprzecznie lepsza od poprzedniej. Tom ten zupełnie inaczej podchodzi do tematu związku między głównymi bohaterami, przedstawiając go z jednej strony w sposób bardziej dokładny pod względem emocjonalnym, uczuciowym, z drugiej zaś jest mniej pewny, może się rozpaść, czego obawiają się sami bohaterowie, biorą taką możliwość pod uwagę. Co za tym idzie, nowelka w stopniu większym niż poprzedni tom skupia się na emocjach towarzyszących bohaterom zarówno w dobrych, jak i w złych chwilach. Duży nacisk został też położony na znacznie rozmowy, jako środka pozwalającego na przedstawienie uczuć, wyjaśnienie niejasności, skierowanie związku na właściwe tory. Jest to więc element bardzo ważny, którego w pewnym stopniu brakowało nam w „Gabe”, a który pojawia się w „Sam's Soldiers” i szybko czyni tę nowelkę lepszą.
Niewątpliwie dużym plusem „Sam's Soldiers” jest akcja, której w tym tomie mamy pod dostatkiem. Jest ona naprawdę interesująca, zarówno pod względem uczuciowym, jak i emocjonalnym oraz jeśli weźmiemy pod uwagę wydarzenia, które mają miejsce w tej odsłonie. Co ważne, fabuła tego tomu serii przypomina film sensacyjny, jednak ma sens, jest spójna, a niebezpieczeństwa czyhające na bohaterów pozostają w zgodzie z zmysłem fabularnym, a więc są realne i mogą wyrządzić ogromne szkody. Prawdę mówiąc, w „Sam's Soldiers” widzimy kilka zwrotów akcji które są zaskakujące i których się raczej nie spodziewaliśmy. Myślę, że w większości największym zaskoczeniem są nawet nie wydarzenia opisane w nowelce, ale ich następstwa. One naprawdę robią wrażenie.
Ogromną zaletą „Sam's Soldiers” jest poliamoria. Przyznaję, zaczynając tę nowelkę nie czytałam wcześniej jej opisu, toteż związek Sama z Spiderem i Dantem zaskoczył mnie już na samym początku lektury i jednocześnie niesamowicie ucieszył. Ot, tego mi było trzeba. Co istotne, przedstawiona historia w pewnym stopniu dotyka nawet tematu otwartego związku, a to za sprawą nieporozumień bohaterów, co pokazuje różnicę między tego typu relacją, a poliamorią. Muszę jednak wspomnieć, że w „Sam's Soldiers” to co łączy bohaterów nie jest w żadnym stopniu szufladkowane, co również uważam za bardzo ważne. Nikogo nie obchodzi to, że Sam, Spider i Dante tworzą miłosny trójkąt, nikt nawet nie wspomina o tym, że nie jest to konwencjonalny związek. I to w „Sam's Soldiers” jest piękne. W tym wypadku nie chodzi nawet o tolerancję, ale o traktowanie miłości jako miłości, a więc czegoś tak całkowicie normalnego, że liczba kochanków nie ma najmniejszego znaczenia.
Podsumowując, w „Sam's Soldiers” to naprawdę dobra, interesująca i trzymająca w napięciu nowelka. Bohaterowie, zarówno główni jak i poboczni, szybko zdobywają naszą sympatię, a tym samym zachęcają nas do dalszego poznawania ich historii. Kiedy więc przeczytamy „Sam's Soldiers” z przyjemnością postanowimy sięgnąć po kolejną odsłonę serii. „Boys of Brighton” uzależnia.
Sam gave his heart to two wonderful men, bosses of a security company with whom he shared his house and bed during their mission in Brighton. Unfortunately, neither Sam, nor Spider or Dante speak openly about their feelings towards each other, which is one of the reasons they part ways, leaving behind pain, regret, anger. However, separation makes them finally think about their relationship as something essential and all three of them decide to openly talk about their feelings. But what if it's too late to change their lives as danger lurks in the shadows?
"Sam's Soldiers" is the second installment of "Boys of Brighton" and I must admit that we already see a big improvement in this volume, which makes this part of the series undeniably better than the previous one. This volume approaches the topic of the relationship between the main characters in a completely different way. On the one hand, it shows the relationship in a more accurate way in terms of emotions and feelings, and on the other hand, the said relationship is not completely steady, it may fall apart, which the characters themselves are afraid of, as they take this possibility into account. Hence, this novella more than the previous volume focuses on the characters' emotions in both good and bad times. A lot of emphasis was also put on conversation as a means of communicating one's feelings, clarifying ambiguities, and putting the relationship on the right track. So this is a very important element, which we missed to some extent in "Gabe", and which we see in "Sam's Soldiers", while it quickly makes this novella better.
I think there's no doubt that the big plus of "Sam's Soldiers" is the action which fills this novella to the brim. It is really interesting in terms of emotions, feelings, and events that take place in this installment. What's important, the plot of this volume of the series resembles those we see in action films, but believe me, it makes sense and is consistent, while the danger waiting for the characters matches the story, so it's believable and can be really devastating. In fact, in "Sam's Soldiers" we see a few action twists that are really surprising so obviously we didn't expect them. However, I think that the biggest surprises are not even the events described in the novella, but their consequences. They really make quite an impression.
The great advantage of "Sam's Soldiers" is polyamory. I admit that before I started this novella I hadn't read the blurb, so Sam's relationship with Spider and Dante surprised me at the very beginning of this book and at the same time it made me extremely happy. That was exactly what I needed. What's important, the story to some extent touches even the topic of an open relationship, due to the characters' misunderstanding, which shows the difference between this type of relationship and polyamory. However, I must mention that in "Sam's Soldiers" this thing between the characters is not in any way categorized, which I also think is extremely important. In this book nobody cares that Sam, Spider and Dante are in love with one another, no one even mentions that it's not a conventional relationship. And that's the most beautiful aspect of "Sam's Soldiers". In this novella the whole point of showing the characters' relationship is not even to focus on tolerance, but to show love as love, and therefore something so normal that the number of lovers does not matter at all.
To sum up, "Sam's Soldiers" is a really good, interesting novella filled with suspense. The characters, both main and secondary ones, are extremely lovable, and thus they encourage us to learn more about their story. That's why when we finish reading "Sam's Soldiers" we want to start the next installment of the series as soon as possible. "Boys of Brighton" books are definitely addictive.
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Sam oddał serce dwójce wspaniałych mężczyzn, będących szefami firmy ochroniarskiej, z którymi dzielił mieszkanie i łóżko podczas ich pobytu w Brighton. Niestety ani Sam, ani też Spider czy Dante nie mówią otwarcie o swoich uczuciach względem siebie, co sprawia, że rozstają się pozostawiając po sobie ból, żal, złość. Separacja sprawia jednak, że cała trójka w końcu przegląda na oczy i postanawia otwarcie wyjawić swoje uczucia. Tylko, czy nie będzie za późno aby coś w ich życiu zmienić, kiedy w cieniu czai się niebezpieczeństwo?
„Sam's Soldiers” jest drugą odsłoną „Boys of Brighton” i muszę przyznać, że już w tym tomie widzimy dużą poprawę, co sprawia, że ta część serii jest bezsprzecznie lepsza od poprzedniej. Tom ten zupełnie inaczej podchodzi do tematu związku między głównymi bohaterami, przedstawiając go z jednej strony w sposób bardziej dokładny pod względem emocjonalnym, uczuciowym, z drugiej zaś jest mniej pewny, może się rozpaść, czego obawiają się sami bohaterowie, biorą taką możliwość pod uwagę. Co za tym idzie, nowelka w stopniu większym niż poprzedni tom skupia się na emocjach towarzyszących bohaterom zarówno w dobrych, jak i w złych chwilach. Duży nacisk został też położony na znacznie rozmowy, jako środka pozwalającego na przedstawienie uczuć, wyjaśnienie niejasności, skierowanie związku na właściwe tory. Jest to więc element bardzo ważny, którego w pewnym stopniu brakowało nam w „Gabe”, a który pojawia się w „Sam's Soldiers” i szybko czyni tę nowelkę lepszą.
Niewątpliwie dużym plusem „Sam's Soldiers” jest akcja, której w tym tomie mamy pod dostatkiem. Jest ona naprawdę interesująca, zarówno pod względem uczuciowym, jak i emocjonalnym oraz jeśli weźmiemy pod uwagę wydarzenia, które mają miejsce w tej odsłonie. Co ważne, fabuła tego tomu serii przypomina film sensacyjny, jednak ma sens, jest spójna, a niebezpieczeństwa czyhające na bohaterów pozostają w zgodzie z zmysłem fabularnym, a więc są realne i mogą wyrządzić ogromne szkody. Prawdę mówiąc, w „Sam's Soldiers” widzimy kilka zwrotów akcji które są zaskakujące i których się raczej nie spodziewaliśmy. Myślę, że w większości największym zaskoczeniem są nawet nie wydarzenia opisane w nowelce, ale ich następstwa. One naprawdę robią wrażenie.
Ogromną zaletą „Sam's Soldiers” jest poliamoria. Przyznaję, zaczynając tę nowelkę nie czytałam wcześniej jej opisu, toteż związek Sama z Spiderem i Dantem zaskoczył mnie już na samym początku lektury i jednocześnie niesamowicie ucieszył. Ot, tego mi było trzeba. Co istotne, przedstawiona historia w pewnym stopniu dotyka nawet tematu otwartego związku, a to za sprawą nieporozumień bohaterów, co pokazuje różnicę między tego typu relacją, a poliamorią. Muszę jednak wspomnieć, że w „Sam's Soldiers” to co łączy bohaterów nie jest w żadnym stopniu szufladkowane, co również uważam za bardzo ważne. Nikogo nie obchodzi to, że Sam, Spider i Dante tworzą miłosny trójkąt, nikt nawet nie wspomina o tym, że nie jest to konwencjonalny związek. I to w „Sam's Soldiers” jest piękne. W tym wypadku nie chodzi nawet o tolerancję, ale o traktowanie miłości jako miłości, a więc czegoś tak całkowicie normalnego, że liczba kochanków nie ma najmniejszego znaczenia.
Podsumowując, w „Sam's Soldiers” to naprawdę dobra, interesująca i trzymająca w napięciu nowelka. Bohaterowie, zarówno główni jak i poboczni, szybko zdobywają naszą sympatię, a tym samym zachęcają nas do dalszego poznawania ich historii. Kiedy więc przeczytamy „Sam's Soldiers” z przyjemnością postanowimy sięgnąć po kolejną odsłonę serii. „Boys of Brighton” uzależnia.
July 5, 2020
Sam’s Soldiers by M. Tasia is the second book for the Boys of Brighton series. In this installation of sexy goodness, we find Sam Mason, Dante Snow, and Jack ‘Spider’ Forrester navigating their triad relationship. These three men fell into a ménage arrangement when Dante and Spider, two men in a committed relationship, come to Brighton. They arrived in book one when Gabe’s ex-boyfriend goes off the deep end and tries to kill Johnny. Sam is one of the wonderful Mason family members who helped look after Johnny while he was recovering from injuries sustained in a fire. Sam even wound up getting injured later in the story while trying to protect Johnny from an attack by Kyle. Because all three men were involved with the drama concerning Johnny and Gabe, they decide to pursue a ‘no strings attached’ fling. They are all attracted to one another, so why not? They just didn’t expect real feelings to become involved.
There’s an extreme lack of communication between the three men. They all have feelings for each other but none of them are willing to mention those feelings. Their relationship starts with the understanding that they’re just having fun. Because of that, they don’t bring up the fact that they’re feeling more than just attraction. So, when they get a new assignment, Dante and Spider leave Sam behind not knowing they were going to break his heart just as much as they were breaking their own.
I was so frustrated by them leaving Sam without explaining their feelings or even saying good-bye. They make him his favorite food for dinner, have some great sex, and then peace out in the morning for their new assignment. The two men leave him a letter and car keys to the SUV belonging to Spider so that Sam has a safe vehicle to drive. Drama and spiraling ensue for poor Sam. At least when Spider and Dante leave Sam behind they have each other for emotional support for their sore, pining hearts. Sam, on the other hand, is alone with his pain. That really made me feel for him. All of the pain and heartache could have been spared just by communicating.
This book goes from a normal contemporary romance to an over the top drama of epic proportions. I’m not saying that makes this a bad book. I actually really liked this book. It was very sweet once everyone starts talking to each other. I thought this was going to be a book where the love interests are separated, there is drama regarding their relationship but then they reconcile in the end. Boy was I wrong.
There is just so much going on with this novella. It was a good little read filled with miscommunication, an insane antagonist from Dante and Spider’s past, more drama than you can shake a stick at, great friends and family, lots of love, and a decent helping of sexiness. Yes, things happened that were unbelievable. The drama pops off suddenly and fizzles out just as quickly. But, it was still a good read. I was entertained. So, If you are a fan of M. Tasia or if you enjoyed the first book of the series, I’d say give book two a chance. I’m sure you’ll enjoy Sam’s Soldiers.
There’s an extreme lack of communication between the three men. They all have feelings for each other but none of them are willing to mention those feelings. Their relationship starts with the understanding that they’re just having fun. Because of that, they don’t bring up the fact that they’re feeling more than just attraction. So, when they get a new assignment, Dante and Spider leave Sam behind not knowing they were going to break his heart just as much as they were breaking their own.
I was so frustrated by them leaving Sam without explaining their feelings or even saying good-bye. They make him his favorite food for dinner, have some great sex, and then peace out in the morning for their new assignment. The two men leave him a letter and car keys to the SUV belonging to Spider so that Sam has a safe vehicle to drive. Drama and spiraling ensue for poor Sam. At least when Spider and Dante leave Sam behind they have each other for emotional support for their sore, pining hearts. Sam, on the other hand, is alone with his pain. That really made me feel for him. All of the pain and heartache could have been spared just by communicating.
This book goes from a normal contemporary romance to an over the top drama of epic proportions. I’m not saying that makes this a bad book. I actually really liked this book. It was very sweet once everyone starts talking to each other. I thought this was going to be a book where the love interests are separated, there is drama regarding their relationship but then they reconcile in the end. Boy was I wrong.
There is just so much going on with this novella. It was a good little read filled with miscommunication, an insane antagonist from Dante and Spider’s past, more drama than you can shake a stick at, great friends and family, lots of love, and a decent helping of sexiness. Yes, things happened that were unbelievable. The drama pops off suddenly and fizzles out just as quickly. But, it was still a good read. I was entertained. So, If you are a fan of M. Tasia or if you enjoyed the first book of the series, I’d say give book two a chance. I’m sure you’ll enjoy Sam’s Soldiers.
May 19, 2017
Sam’s Soldier is the second book in the Boys of Brighton series, and while these three men are mentioned in book one, you do not have to have read it to understand book two.
Dante and Spider came to Brighton Texas to work protection for Gabe (the MC from book one). The first week they arrive, they meet Sam and the three men agree to a no-strings-attached sexual relationship for the remainder of the time Dante and Spider have to spend in Brighton. This second book picks up five weeks later when Sam is starting to realize how much his two soldiers are beginning to mean to him, and just how much of his heart he has already given away.
Sam Mason is a dedicated ER nurse. He loves what he does, looking forward to each day at work and the good and the bad that can come through the ER doors at Brighton General Hospital. But for the last few weeks, he loves going home more to be in the arms of his two studly lovers. They click. They work. And Sam doesn’t know what he is going to do when the duo have to move on, leave and go on another assignment elsewhere. Falling in love wasn’t what they agreed upon, but Sam couldn’t help himself, and now lives in fear of the day they disappear from his life.
Dante and Spider (Jack) have picked up a third several times over the course of their eight year relationship. That person never lasts for long—it’s always a short term deal. But meeting Sam has thrown both men for a loop, and left them with feelings which are changing the dynamic of their relationship. Both men are scarred inside and out from their time in the military. Finding each other while in a war zone bonded them in a way few could understand. But Dante is scarred from a brutal upbringing, and has trouble believing that two men could love him unconditionally.
I enjoyed this book. Yes, it has plot holes big enough to drive a hummer through, and we kinda get plopped down into the middle of a romance that is already five weeks old. It’s a bit cliché (ok, a whole lot), and there are absolutely no twists and turns, and the angst really doesn’t last long, but, believe it or not, it was entertaining. Sometimes you just want some mild BDSM, ménage and a HEA. That’s what this story delivers. This is not War and Peace, people, just mental candy and an easy read. So, if that’s what you are in the mood for, I say go for it! There are three books in this series, and each standalone but are all on this same level of light reading.
Reviewed by Carrie for The Novel Approach
Dante and Spider came to Brighton Texas to work protection for Gabe (the MC from book one). The first week they arrive, they meet Sam and the three men agree to a no-strings-attached sexual relationship for the remainder of the time Dante and Spider have to spend in Brighton. This second book picks up five weeks later when Sam is starting to realize how much his two soldiers are beginning to mean to him, and just how much of his heart he has already given away.
Sam Mason is a dedicated ER nurse. He loves what he does, looking forward to each day at work and the good and the bad that can come through the ER doors at Brighton General Hospital. But for the last few weeks, he loves going home more to be in the arms of his two studly lovers. They click. They work. And Sam doesn’t know what he is going to do when the duo have to move on, leave and go on another assignment elsewhere. Falling in love wasn’t what they agreed upon, but Sam couldn’t help himself, and now lives in fear of the day they disappear from his life.
Dante and Spider (Jack) have picked up a third several times over the course of their eight year relationship. That person never lasts for long—it’s always a short term deal. But meeting Sam has thrown both men for a loop, and left them with feelings which are changing the dynamic of their relationship. Both men are scarred inside and out from their time in the military. Finding each other while in a war zone bonded them in a way few could understand. But Dante is scarred from a brutal upbringing, and has trouble believing that two men could love him unconditionally.
I enjoyed this book. Yes, it has plot holes big enough to drive a hummer through, and we kinda get plopped down into the middle of a romance that is already five weeks old. It’s a bit cliché (ok, a whole lot), and there are absolutely no twists and turns, and the angst really doesn’t last long, but, believe it or not, it was entertaining. Sometimes you just want some mild BDSM, ménage and a HEA. That’s what this story delivers. This is not War and Peace, people, just mental candy and an easy read. So, if that’s what you are in the mood for, I say go for it! There are three books in this series, and each standalone but are all on this same level of light reading.
Reviewed by Carrie for The Novel Approach
October 19, 2017
This is a series that is best read in order, but you can hop around if certain aspects draw/repel you from one story or another.
In general each book is fairly similar: One very “alpha” male (or 2!) finds himself attracted to a more submissive male and the desire to protect and love and care for him drives him to be super adorable, mushy and overprotective!
Of course there is a life threatening danger putting our guys on the line and usually something horrible in the past making them seem even more vulnerable.
There are plenty of hot smexy times but I won’t say that is the focus of the story. There isn’t a lot of humiliation that you sometimes see in uber alpha males and the more submissive guys in these stories all have strong backbones!
I really loved finding this series and hope to see more from this author as well as to continue to enjoy this series in it’s entirety!
I think I loved book one the best (so far) because Gabe just takes over Johnny’s life in this whirlwind and it’s pretty hysterical! There are also some great grannies and really lovable extended family members to keep us all entertained.
Highly recommended for fans of very sappy and sweet Alpha/Omega type romance (nothing paranormal here!) and for fans of romance with humor as well as that hurt/comfort feel.
4.5 of 5 stars for the series
In general each book is fairly similar: One very “alpha” male (or 2!) finds himself attracted to a more submissive male and the desire to protect and love and care for him drives him to be super adorable, mushy and overprotective!
Of course there is a life threatening danger putting our guys on the line and usually something horrible in the past making them seem even more vulnerable.
There are plenty of hot smexy times but I won’t say that is the focus of the story. There isn’t a lot of humiliation that you sometimes see in uber alpha males and the more submissive guys in these stories all have strong backbones!
I really loved finding this series and hope to see more from this author as well as to continue to enjoy this series in it’s entirety!
I think I loved book one the best (so far) because Gabe just takes over Johnny’s life in this whirlwind and it’s pretty hysterical! There are also some great grannies and really lovable extended family members to keep us all entertained.
Highly recommended for fans of very sappy and sweet Alpha/Omega type romance (nothing paranormal here!) and for fans of romance with humor as well as that hurt/comfort feel.
4.5 of 5 stars for the series
January 6, 2019
3 Stars!
While Sam and his men are mentioned in book 1, I don't think you need to read it to understand book 2. Sam is a cousin of Gabe's and was injured while with Johnny in book 1. This book picks up five weeks after that event.
Dante and Spider (or Jack, as Sam and Dante call him), are the owners of The Sentinels, a group that came in to protect Johnny in the last book. Dante and Spider are also lovers. They proposed an arrangement with Sam for as long as they were in town. This book starts with them nearing the time limit on their arrangement.
I liked Sam; he is a great guy. He knows that he doesn't want to let Jack and Dante go, but feels like he needs to stick to the agreement. Initially, I really didn't understand why Dante felt that they needed to go, but as I found out more about his past, I was a bit more sympathetic. I liked that Jack stood up to Dante eventually and made him reflect on himself.
I found the danger plot in this one over the top. I felt that as an elite team, The Sentinels were caught really flat footed at the end when they should have had the home field advantage. I liked that Sam, Dante and Jack worked through their issues and talked about their feelings. I was happy when they worked out how their lives would be going forward.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
While Sam and his men are mentioned in book 1, I don't think you need to read it to understand book 2. Sam is a cousin of Gabe's and was injured while with Johnny in book 1. This book picks up five weeks after that event.
Dante and Spider (or Jack, as Sam and Dante call him), are the owners of The Sentinels, a group that came in to protect Johnny in the last book. Dante and Spider are also lovers. They proposed an arrangement with Sam for as long as they were in town. This book starts with them nearing the time limit on their arrangement.
I liked Sam; he is a great guy. He knows that he doesn't want to let Jack and Dante go, but feels like he needs to stick to the agreement. Initially, I really didn't understand why Dante felt that they needed to go, but as I found out more about his past, I was a bit more sympathetic. I liked that Jack stood up to Dante eventually and made him reflect on himself.
I found the danger plot in this one over the top. I felt that as an elite team, The Sentinels were caught really flat footed at the end when they should have had the home field advantage. I liked that Sam, Dante and Jack worked through their issues and talked about their feelings. I was happy when they worked out how their lives would be going forward.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
May 30, 2021
Talk about hot! This is the story of Sam, Dante and Spider. Sam is an ER Nurse at Brighton Hospital who was wounded trying to protect Johnny. Dante and Spider are part of the security team that was protecting Johnny and Gabe from Gabe’s crazy ex. During this time, Dante, Spider and Sam formed a triad – but only while Dante and Spider were in town. Dante and Spider were already a couple but both were quickly falling in love with Sam. And Sam was definitely in love with them. However, stubbornness and insecurities got the best of them and no one wanted to admit their real feelings. Dante and Spider ended up leaving and as you can guess, here comes the drama! Of course, Dante and Spider are missing Sam something fierce and can’t wait to get back to him to tell him how they really feel. But before that can happen, there is an explosion at Sam’s house and everyone thinks Sam is the one who died.
Another great story with great characters and more are introduced as the drama unfolds. I love how the community of Brighton is so supportive of everyone and is one huge family. This can be read as a standalone, but in my opinion, to get the full jest of the series, you should read each book in order. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series as I am hooked! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another great story with great characters and more are introduced as the drama unfolds. I love how the community of Brighton is so supportive of everyone and is one huge family. This can be read as a standalone, but in my opinion, to get the full jest of the series, you should read each book in order. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series as I am hooked! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 30, 2021
3.5 stars
The blurb for this novel was too good to pass up, and I really did like Sam’s character in particular. He’s kind, caring, and able to stand up for himself. I wasn’t a huge fan, however, of the way the story starts without showing readers how Sam and his soldiers came to have the “arrangement” they do--we get a paragraph at the beginning outlining how things are and that Sam wants more, but I would have liked to see how things began for them as the beginning of this story (full disclosure, while the narrative does stand alone as it is,there may be some of this relationship development in earlier books in the series that I haven’t read). I also didn’t love the fact that all of the initial emotional turmoil was caused by not only a lack of communication but also a blatant, almost willful misreading of emotional cues “he seems to love us...we should definitely leave without asking him for something more.” Seriously??? I get that miscommunication and the angst it causes is a common romance trope, but this skirted the lines of plausibility for me, and not in a fun way. Overall, I thought there was a lot of potential here, but it didn’t always come together for me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The blurb for this novel was too good to pass up, and I really did like Sam’s character in particular. He’s kind, caring, and able to stand up for himself. I wasn’t a huge fan, however, of the way the story starts without showing readers how Sam and his soldiers came to have the “arrangement” they do--we get a paragraph at the beginning outlining how things are and that Sam wants more, but I would have liked to see how things began for them as the beginning of this story (full disclosure, while the narrative does stand alone as it is,there may be some of this relationship development in earlier books in the series that I haven’t read). I also didn’t love the fact that all of the initial emotional turmoil was caused by not only a lack of communication but also a blatant, almost willful misreading of emotional cues “he seems to love us...we should definitely leave without asking him for something more.” Seriously??? I get that miscommunication and the angst it causes is a common romance trope, but this skirted the lines of plausibility for me, and not in a fun way. Overall, I thought there was a lot of potential here, but it didn’t always come together for me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 27, 2021
I was given a free arc copy from the author for review.
This can be read as a standalone but if you intended to read the series then read them in order as there are spoilers about the first book in this one.
This is a fairly short read. Despite it being a little longer than the first it didn't feel as complete as the first one felt. It starts off 5 weeks already into the throuple relationship and that's valuable time and information missing that is felt absent in the plot. For me in interrupted the character/relationship development. The first half didn't feel like the relationship was equal. I hate when throuples are like that so I couldn't really connect to them.
In terms of the plot this book was ok. I didn't love it but I didn't hate it. It was just kind of disappointing after loving the first book. The 2nd half was better and I enjoyed how it ended but unlike the first one that was a page turner, this one didn't really hold my interest. This one did have more heat and less angst than the first book which I found nice even though there is some drama thrown in but I just wasn't as interested this time around. I'm still looking forward to reading the other books though.
This can be read as a standalone but if you intended to read the series then read them in order as there are spoilers about the first book in this one.
This is a fairly short read. Despite it being a little longer than the first it didn't feel as complete as the first one felt. It starts off 5 weeks already into the throuple relationship and that's valuable time and information missing that is felt absent in the plot. For me in interrupted the character/relationship development. The first half didn't feel like the relationship was equal. I hate when throuples are like that so I couldn't really connect to them.
In terms of the plot this book was ok. I didn't love it but I didn't hate it. It was just kind of disappointing after loving the first book. The 2nd half was better and I enjoyed how it ended but unlike the first one that was a page turner, this one didn't really hold my interest. This one did have more heat and less angst than the first book which I found nice even though there is some drama thrown in but I just wasn't as interested this time around. I'm still looking forward to reading the other books though.
May 30, 2021
Short, Sweet and Sexy!
After being so blown away by Book 1 in M. Tasia’s Boys of Brighton series, I quickly set out to find the next novella in the lineup. “Sam’s Soldiers” was such a pleasant surprise. Full disclosure: I don’t generally read gay romance or books about triads. The ones I have read tend to be on the raunchier side, which is a bit of a turnoff for me no matter what gender the main characters happen to be. However, Tasia treats these stories with such respect that I was immediately drawn into the story and became invested in the love bond between Sam Mason (cousin of Gabe from Book 1) and long-time lovers and partners Jack “Spider” Forrester and Dante Snow. This story has it all: some danger and intrigue, steamy love scenes, touching aww moments, and wonderful characters. And again, the love story is woven together with a strong sense of family and community that is so genuine and heartwarming. This series is changing my view of M/M - or in this case M/M/M romance - and I cannot wait to read the next book!
After being so blown away by Book 1 in M. Tasia’s Boys of Brighton series, I quickly set out to find the next novella in the lineup. “Sam’s Soldiers” was such a pleasant surprise. Full disclosure: I don’t generally read gay romance or books about triads. The ones I have read tend to be on the raunchier side, which is a bit of a turnoff for me no matter what gender the main characters happen to be. However, Tasia treats these stories with such respect that I was immediately drawn into the story and became invested in the love bond between Sam Mason (cousin of Gabe from Book 1) and long-time lovers and partners Jack “Spider” Forrester and Dante Snow. This story has it all: some danger and intrigue, steamy love scenes, touching aww moments, and wonderful characters. And again, the love story is woven together with a strong sense of family and community that is so genuine and heartwarming. This series is changing my view of M/M - or in this case M/M/M romance - and I cannot wait to read the next book!
June 1, 2021
Gotta use your words! Sam is looking forward to having four days off in a row from his duties as an ER nurse. He will spend the time with his men, Spider and Dante. Spider and Dante prepare Sam's favorite dinner, then announce they are leaving for a new mission. Sam is devestated, he loves his men and doesn't want them to leave. Spider and Dante are devestated, they don't want to leave. Problem is no one has expressed his feelings. Will Sam look for Spider and Dante? Will Dante and Spider tell Sam they love him? Will the Mason''s make Sam feel better? Who is that guy Sam keeps running into? Lots of unexpected excitement unexpectedly and suddenly bring Dante and Spider back, will there be good news? Do the guys survive the unexpected events? Great story. You can really feel Sam's devestation and the unspoken love Dante and Spider feel for Sam. Fantastic family! Well done. I received an ARC from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 15, 2018
❤❤❤ A fantastic story with 3 gorgeous guys being in love. But danger is never fair with Sam being nicknamed Trouble. Drama and romance fulled with lots emotions in this story. This series is totally addictive with all who associate with the Mason Family. The drama and action scenes are written brilliantly. Another 5 stars for this fabulous series, this even includes a hot spanking ;)
Sam's an emergency nurse, he'd been living with his two men for the 5 weeks. Captain Jack aka Spider and Major Dante have been lovers for 8 years and served in the military. Now Sam being there third Sam's waiting for the goodbye of there temporary situation. Their town is being hit with drugs on the streets resulting in the E.R busy for Sam. Sam's roistered off for the next 4 days and wants R&R when his fears come true..
Sam's an emergency nurse, he'd been living with his two men for the 5 weeks. Captain Jack aka Spider and Major Dante have been lovers for 8 years and served in the military. Now Sam being there third Sam's waiting for the goodbye of there temporary situation. Their town is being hit with drugs on the streets resulting in the E.R busy for Sam. Sam's roistered off for the next 4 days and wants R&R when his fears come true..
March 16, 2021
Loved this work, I found it to be fantastic and impossible to put down. I met the characters in the previous work and it was great to see them again. There were hints at the relationship in the previous work and this work gave us all the juicy details of what that relationship was. I enjoyed that this work took a different take on the point of the relationship. As much as I loved this work, I really wanted to just slap them upside the head and yell at them for their lack of communication with each other. I cried and laughed with this story, the author does a fantastic job making you understand what the characters are going through. I just loved it.
I give this a five out of five stars. Can’t wait to devour more of Tasia’s works.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I give this a five out of five stars. Can’t wait to devour more of Tasia’s works.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 1, 2021
Good
I bought this book knowing I would be missing pieces of the story. I didn’t read the first book, nor have I read anything by this author before. But based on the blurb I wanted to read it so much. I’m glad I did. Despite missing the beginning of their relationship, the book is solid and smooth enough that it didn’t really matter.
The story starts off at the last few days of a 5-week relationship agreement during which the characters fell in love. Because they had not admitted it, the married couple and the single guy go their separate ways. Cue the drama and sadness. When a madman goes after the single sweet guy, the married couple rushes in to find/save him. Mix the communication and romance with two or three dash of erotica and *faints*. Its a story!
My summary is suupppeerr vague so I recommend reading the book!
Trigger warning.
I bought this book knowing I would be missing pieces of the story. I didn’t read the first book, nor have I read anything by this author before. But based on the blurb I wanted to read it so much. I’m glad I did. Despite missing the beginning of their relationship, the book is solid and smooth enough that it didn’t really matter.
The story starts off at the last few days of a 5-week relationship agreement during which the characters fell in love. Because they had not admitted it, the married couple and the single guy go their separate ways. Cue the drama and sadness. When a madman goes after the single sweet guy, the married couple rushes in to find/save him. Mix the communication and romance with two or three dash of erotica and *faints*. Its a story!
My summary is suupppeerr vague so I recommend reading the book!
Trigger warning.
May 8, 2020
Book 2 is about Sam. Sam is the ER nurse from book 1 who is stabbed while trying to protect Johnny in book 1. Sam has entered into a relationship with two of the ex soldiers who can easily to Brighton to provide security. They’ve entered into a committed threesome with an end date. When Spider and Dante have another job to go to…things with Sam will finished up. Oh these men! I wanted to smack them all as they hurt each other by not revealing how they all felt.
There’s a lot of action in this book! There’s suspense, danger and a lot of angst. The connection between the three men is sweet and endearing. It’s fast moving – but I think much of this series will be because of the short length of all of the novellas.
May 31, 2021
Sam, Dante and Spider meet when they come to town to protect Sam's cousin in law to be. They knew when they started their thing that Spider and Dante would be leaving and that they would have five weeks together. In the meantime they all caught feelings but when it came time for the couple to leave none of them admitted to having feelings and wanting more so they leave. When Sam is in danger and might be killed they come back to protect him. This provides them with an opportunity to get it right and learn to communicate better about how they feel and what they want. They have to get over past hurts and things that did not go wrong or they will miss out on something good between the three of them. Three stubborn men!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 18, 2023
Manage romance
I liked this book despite the fact that I don't care for a triad relationship. Sam is an ER nurse and having a no strings affair with two soldiers of fortune. After five weeks of being together they tell Sam they are leaving the next day. After one last night of great sex, they leave before Sam awakes. Sam is miserable because he didn't get a chance to ask them to stay because he loved them. Meanwhile they are on a job just as miserable because they love him. They all get their love cleared up but a criminal from their past arrives in town and Sam is in grave danger. Sam is badly injured but survives and we get a hard fought HEA. The book is full of past emotional hurts, fear, danger and action along with family love.
I liked this book despite the fact that I don't care for a triad relationship. Sam is an ER nurse and having a no strings affair with two soldiers of fortune. After five weeks of being together they tell Sam they are leaving the next day. After one last night of great sex, they leave before Sam awakes. Sam is miserable because he didn't get a chance to ask them to stay because he loved them. Meanwhile they are on a job just as miserable because they love him. They all get their love cleared up but a criminal from their past arrives in town and Sam is in grave danger. Sam is badly injured but survives and we get a hard fought HEA. The book is full of past emotional hurts, fear, danger and action along with family love.
May 8, 2020
Sam's Soldiers is the second book in the Boys of Brighton seriesby M. Tasia. This is a contemporary m/m/m romance between three sexy men who need to work on their communication skills. Samuel, Spider and Dante are fun, sexy, and sweet characters who are finding their way in love, while dealing with a big bad threat. The story was interesting - a mix of suspense, danger, miscommunication, hurt/comfort, steam, humor and a sense of family both born and built. My interest was held and I am excited to read more of the series.
June 6, 2020
This is a MMM story. Sam is an emergency room nurse, Jack and Dante are retired Army. Jack and Dante are together and want to bring Sam into their lives and make them a unit of 3. Good story, lots action, danger, and love. Great side characters. Super sweet story.
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I am voluntarily leaving a review form an ARC that I received from Gay Book Promotions. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions.
May 31, 2021
I liked Sam, Spider and Dante and that this is them moving from a fling to a forever. I liked the chemistry between them. I felt all the emotions when Sam wakes up and Spider and Dante are gone. I am so glad that they realized their feelings for Sam and went back. Sam, Dante and Spider definitely belonged together and I am so glad they got that.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 9, 2017
The Boys of Brighton Books a bit of fluff
The two BoB books I read followed a pretty predictable storyline, thus I did not continue to #3. I like the unexpected and not always an HEA, so these books were not it for me. I do love m/m or m/m/m, so there was that, if romance and rescue is your style, you will LOVE these.
The two BoB books I read followed a pretty predictable storyline, thus I did not continue to #3. I like the unexpected and not always an HEA, so these books were not it for me. I do love m/m or m/m/m, so there was that, if romance and rescue is your style, you will LOVE these.
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