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When grad student Morgan Leviss chose sexual surrogacy for her thesis, she never expected to become one. Now she's tasked with turning two reclusive men into social creatures. Zac Blackstone and Aiden Goldman are nothing like what she expects. Handsome and charming, they’re a puzzle she finds intriguing.

Zac and Aiden have known each other for over two hundred years. Part of a cadre of shifters, they’re on a mission to mate and procreate. Powerful warriors for centuries, they lack the social skills and sexual experience needed to attract a partner. When a beautiful redhead comes into their life to teach them, they discover new hope.

Bound by secrecy, the men can’t tell her who they really are. What they are. Increasingly drawn to Morgan, they begin to recognize her as their fated female. Convincing her that she’s theirs may be as hard as keeping her alive when danger appears from the shadows.

Morgan is the first in the Guarded Hearts Series of standalone Erotic Paranormal Romance Ménage deftly penned as subtle Romantic Comedy and a heat level that’s off the charts. Written for Ages 18+

450 pages, ebook

First published October 19, 2019

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1,244 reviews20 followers
October 31, 2019
This was a very interesting and quite unique take on a PNR / erotic read, the first in a new Guarded Hearts series. This is a promising start to what I hope will turn out to be a good series, if this one is anything to go by!

It was a bit of a slow start for me at first for a good couple of chapters, I wasn't quite sure where it was heading, but once it got going it was fast paced and erotic.

Morgan is working towards her Masters in Psychology and ends up being assigned as a sexual surrogate to two men, Aiden and Zac, who need to learn how to interact with women. Aiden and Zac are not the men they seem to be, their real identities hidden by the bodies they are in. They are tasked with finding their one fated mate and reproducing in the hope of saving their race. After meeting Morgan they are convinced that she is the one for them, but Morgan is working on her thesis for her degree, and being professional with Aiden and Zac is at the forefront of her mind, even though she is majorly attracted to both men. She has twenty sessions in which to teach and prepare them for their mate. Aiden and Zac continue with the sessions with Morgan whilst continuing to care and protect her from the growing dangers within their community, in order to ensure she is their fated mate.

This was a fun and very steamy read that really picks up on the pace and danger with the threat element of the story, which was really good. Casey's book is next, which promises to be an excellent read!
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2,742 reviews82 followers
October 21, 2019
★ Sexy and engaging start to a brand-new paranormal series ★

—>>> Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars - Morgan has a daunting task ahead: to turn two unbeknownst shifter warriors into men capable of attracting mates in order to complete her master’s thesis in sexual surrogacy, using all the skills she has acquired, even her body. Her professionalism does constant battle with her heart, because once their twenty sessions are over, she intends to move on with her career pursuits. The two men realize they are falling for her, and when their enemy makes moves which endanger her, it is more than natural for them to bring her into their Citadel, where she can be safe, but their cadre’s secrets may not stay safe for long. Sexy and engaging start to a brand-new paranormal series is offered in this story, which has secondary characters I am looking forward to reading more of, namely Morgan’s roommate, Casey!
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101 reviews2 followers
September 15, 2020
First I must say this. I really had to get out of my head-space about shifters. This is my first paranormal shape shifting series. And I’m so, so glad I did.
Morgan is a kind hearted soul. Wanting to do good in the world. But she soon learns that the world is not what it seems. Into her life came Zac and Aiden. What starts out to be an assignment for school becomes so much more.
There are ups and downs. Good, bad and evil. A torment roller coaster ride.
I had all the feels with this one. I was hesitant to even read it, but with gentle persuasion, I made it through. There were tears, some yelling at me IPad, madness and finally happiness.
So thank you Ms Claire and Ms Nia for blessing us with your great work. This series is amazing in itself. I’m so looking forward to the next chapters to see where we go.
I have recommended this series to everyone I know that reads and to a few that don’t. I promise that you won’t be disappointed.
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977 reviews6 followers
October 17, 2019
3.5 Stars

An interesting opening to the series, the book was slow to start and there was a lot to learn about the characters. Zac & Aiden are both looking for a suitable partner and need a little help with their relationship skills, Morgan is assigned as their sexual surrogate to assist with this. A very erotic story, sometimes the story was overlooked in place of the sex scenes which was a shame as I thought the actual storyline was very interesting and the final section of the book was particularly gripping. I would have liked more of that drama, it will be interesting to see how this develops across the series.
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Author 17 books18 followers
November 1, 2019
Holy Shit! I was expecting this to be steamy, but it soared above anything I could have thought possible. Gripping from page one, and almost too hot to handle, this is a scorcher of a book and a promising start to a new series!
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Author 25 books191 followers
October 13, 2019
This is the first book in the Guarded Heart series. Morgan is a graduate student and she’s been given a special assignment to supplement her thesis topic. Wouldn’t we all like to have her kind of research? Damn. To teach two hot virgin hunks who know nothing about women how to date and have a sexual relationship? It makes me breathe heavily just to write that!

Her research with Zac and Aiden initially is a project, but soon she finds herself enjoying this sexual fantasy a bit too much and starting to fall for the two men. She doesn’t realize until way late that they are shapeshifters and that they believe she’s destined to be their mate. This paranormal, erotic menage romance is unbelievably hot – with plenty of panty-melting scenes - and has lots of surprise twists involving these supernatural creatures and others. Her roommate Casey is a badass and I can’t wait to read about what kind of romantic mischief she gets into in an upcoming book in this series.
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Author 40 books611 followers
February 21, 2021
Morgan, Zac, and Aidan, what a trio. This is a sexy paranormal romance between the three characters. There is a lot of secrets throughout the book that come tumbling out at the end. It's an interesting take on a paranormal trope. I did question a few things, but hey it's fiction so who cares. A definite one click if you like your paranormal steamy and different.
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1,290 reviews194 followers
August 30, 2019
3.5 Stars

“Together, they would create the next best hope for the human race and earn redemption for theirs.”

Grad student Morgan Leviss has chosen sexual surrogacy as her thesis, and little does she know, she’s about to begin her studies literally “hands on” with not one, but two, socially awkward men who desperately need help learning how to interact with women. Morgan is tasked with teaching them social cues on if a woman is interested and how to enjoy sex and please their partner. Each teaching session becomes more and more intimate, and Morgan begins to wonder if the teacher is becoming the student…

Centuries old and harboring a secret of their true identities, Zac and Aiden are searching for their fated mate; one that will be theirs for all time and grant them their best chance at earning redemption. After meeting Morgan, Zac and Aiden are confident they have found their one true fated mate. But when Morgan becomes marked by a vampire, Zac and Aiden bring forth all their powers to protect their beloved from the undead…and pray they do not lose her trust in the process.

Morgan and her men have formed a bond that may very well save all of human kind…or at least give them hope for a loving future of forever and always…after all, “If you can laugh together, you can get through anything, no matter how hard or challenging life is.”

This paranormal erotica ménage story was a fun, Kindle melting smexxy read, as well as a good beginning to what promises to be an ongoing series. While I found the sexual surrogacy between the threesome a wee bit far-fetched, I reminded myself that this is a work of fiction, and seriously, who could pass up the chance to “play doctor” with two smexxy men described as “Loki & Thor”? Not me! Would recommend to fans of this genre!



**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **
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537 reviews48 followers
October 20, 2019
Well, this was interesting.
Once I got in to this book, I really enjoyed the topic and the last quarter or so of this book flew by.
In most parts, it is enticingly erotic and the background and subject matter are intriguing.
It is quite slow to start and I must admit, I was terribly confused by the fact that the cover image is of a man, yet the book follows the story of Morgan... A woman! I know naked men in covers sell books but in this case, it just feels a little deceitful.
Also, as a fan of the author KF Breene, who writes in a similar genre, I found a particular sneeky similarity that was too glaringly similar to ignore. **** I'M EDITING THIS TO SAY I'M NOT ACCUSING THESE AUTHORS OF PLAIGERISM. LET ME EXPLAIN... THERE'S A CHARACTER TRAIT IN THIS STORY THAT I HAVE UNIQUELY ASSOCIATED WITH A KF BREENE CHARACTER FOR MANY YEARS. IT JUMPED OUT TO ME AS BEING SOMETHING I COULDN'T SHAKE FROM MY BRAIN WHILST READING. I guess, in a world of so many books we, as avid readers, will always see some similarities somewhere. It's the way the world works! ***
I am intrigued about the rest of the series and where it will it go, especially now we know the history. I guess it will be a lot more about character development from now on. Some of which I am excited to see.
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739 reviews16 followers
September 16, 2019
Morgan is a very interesting and extremely well written book by two talented authors. It is a paranormal read with also BDSM, it is sexy, hot, a love story involving two men and a female who is writing a thesis on sexual surrogacy. Zac and Aiden are both handsome and charming men, looking for a mate. But first they have to learn certain skills on how to draw women to them. Morgan decides to take up the challenge. At first she’s thrilled not realizing it’s for two people, not just one, but when she sees them, she’s more than happy about it.
But she does have her hands full. Even though these men are gorgeous, they know nothing about dating a woman. Only what they have seen from a porn video. So starting from scratch is how she needs to handle this, and she has twenty sessions to make them into men ready to be able to find a woman so they can mate and procreate. I
It’s an excellent read and I totally enjoyed this book. I think the readers will enjoy it too. ❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥
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4,707 reviews86 followers
October 20, 2019
Fast & sexy action!

Zac and Aiden are fun as they learn about sex and love. Through most of the book I wondered what kind of shifter they were. I guessed, but I wasn't sure. The dates with Morgan are fun. I like that they try to impress her.

Harold and Etienne are creepy bad guys. I'm glad that those scenes aren't graphic or violent. Sometimes I don't want to know the details.

I look forward to Casey's story. Malik and Iosefa are in for quite a wild ride!

I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

REVIEW BY LAURA
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I really enjoyed this book and what wasn’t to enjoy, two hot men, shifters at that and they need to learn how to love and about sex and dating so they can mate and secure their futures. Queue Morgan a sexual surrogate who helps them on their journey. To her they are just two guys for her to help for her thesis but to them she is their fated mate. I really enjoyed their dates, some of them were fun and entertaining and they were very sexy.... They always seemed a step ahead of her. There is also a strong plot about other supernaturals as well as their own story and we get to see others that need helping. Morgans flatmate Casey is in for a world of hurt when her turn comes to tell her story as two of then already have their sights set on her, I’m looking forward to reading her story.

review by LESLEY


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WOW! I've volunteered to review this book for United Indie Book Blog. This is my first reading any books from Claire Marta and Nia Farrell. This is the first book in the Guarded Heart series. Morgan is a graduate student and she’s been given a special assignment her thesis. Zac and Aiden were her subjects that she had to study and get ready to get out there to date women. The characters are so lovable hot, goofy, innocent, protective men and a woman in denial. It was fun trying to figure out what kind of shifters is Zac and Aiden is. I love this book and can not absolutely wait for the second book. If you love paranormal menage books, then this is the perfect book for you. I couldn't put it down at all. Keep up the great work! I recommend reading this one.

review by CHANTELLE
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3,311 reviews66 followers
October 19, 2019
This is an intense story, not just with the romance part, but also with the suspenseful actiony stuff. It keeps you guessing and on edge. Just when I thought that I had part of it figured out, all of a sudden, the authors flipped things right around on me and I didn't have a clue as to what was happening anymore.

Morgan is working on her thesis, and it's about sexual surrogacy. Because of that, she ends up working with Zac and Aiden so that she can help them learn how to date, mate, and procreate. But it's not always as easy as it seems.

Zac and Aiden seem to have this kind of innocence and purity about them that never really leaves, even though I'm pretty sure that they aren't all that pure or innocent, especially by the end of the book. They also have a really strong moral center that guides them in everything that they do.

Morgan is smart, but I also think that she's kind of naive, maybe. She has a tremendously good heart though, she just wants to help everyone who has been hurt, no matter who they are and what hurt them. I think it's pretty awesome.
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978 reviews12 followers
October 20, 2019
Wow, what a collaboration!  Incredible concept for a series. I'm so looking forward to it.  Morgan is a fantastic start and certainly sets the tone.

Morgan is a grad student working on her thesis.  When her professor presents not one but two men in need of a sexual surrogate, she's thrilled to have live experiences for her thesis.

Zac and Aiden are two of a twelve man cadre working to protect the people of the city. They are unable to tell anyone their real purpose.

Together they unravel the mysteries of sex, interactions with women, and begin the transformation of Morgan. Through it all, the mystery of the fire at Notre Dame and the beings haunting their new city and Morgan come to light.

The characters are intense and lovable. I really cant wait to see what is in store for the rest of the cadre.  Casey's up next and judging from the glimpses we get during Morgan's adventures, it's going to be hell on wheels for her two men!
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644 reviews33 followers
October 2, 2019
Whoa. What did I just read? I mean that in a good way. I wasn't sure what I was getting into with Morgan but I knew the blurb had me intrigued. Morgan, Zac, and Aiden are sex personified. Morgan has 20 sessions to teach the men how to be the perfect husband and lover. She never realized what that would do to her own mind.

I loved Morgan. She has confidence like no other, but she's not cocky. She is very kind and sweet and possesses a backbone. Zac and Aiden compliment each other quite well. Both are protective, yet where one is full of energy the other is calm. I loved their interactions. They start off as teacher and students, yet they develop into a beautiful romance that sweeps you off your feet.

When I say you need to have an able body or toy handy, I really mean it. The level of steam from these three will catch your kindle on fire.

I enjoyed the intrigue, the romance, the sensual/sexual awakening, and pretty much everything else about this book. I can't wait for more and I'm definitely looking forward to Casey's book!!
Profile Image for Chantelle Bouffanie.
1,221 reviews11 followers
October 22, 2019
WOW! I've volunteered to review this book for United Indie Book Blog. This is my first reading any books from Claire Marta and Nia Farrell. This is the first book in the Guarded Heart series. Morgan is a graduate student and she’s been given a special assignment her thesis. Zac and Aiden were her subjects that she had to study and get ready to get out there to date women. The characters are so lovable hot, goofy, innocent, protective men and a woman in denial. It was fun trying to figure out what kind of shifters is Zac and Aiden is. I love this book and can not absolutely wait for the second book. If you love paranormal menage books, then this is the perfect book for you. I couldn't put it down at all. Keep up the great work! I recommend reading this one.
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2,518 reviews91 followers
October 1, 2019
HMMMMM, what an interesting story in Morgan by Claire Marta and Nia Farrell.  This book is the first in the Guarded Heart series and continues with the second book, Casey. The story starts off a little slow in the first five chapters, but it starts moving and becomes erotically enticing.  The story is a unique and naughty paranormal romance and will easily hold your attention.  With an unusual story line, it is well written and entertaining. 4 stars for Morgan.
Morgan Leviss is working towards her master’s in psychology and working at a counseling center.  Morgan is assigned to be a sexual surrogate for two gorgeous men, Aiden and Zac.  The two men need to learn how to interact with women and eventually find a mate, their race depends on it.   Morgan is determined to help the men even though she has no idea that she is gradually falling in love with two shifters.  Aiden and Zac will do everything thing they can to keep her safe from the growing dangers in the community and to ensure that Morgan realizes that she is indeed their mate.
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5,063 reviews65 followers
October 19, 2019
I absolutely love all of Ms Marta’s work but Ms Farrell is a new author to me. The characters were well developed and the storyline is hot, steamy and intriguing. I mean what woman wouldn’t want to be sandwiched between two hot and sexy after men, that’s just where Morgan find herself when she is doing her thesis. Zac and Aiden had to seek counseling in regard to their sensitivity towards women and it blossomed from there with being assigned to Morgan for relationship training. But all is not as it seems in regards to Zac and Aiden and Morgan can’t quite put her finger on what makes them so different aside from the obvious lack of dating skills. The guys are fast learners and try to move faster than Morgan has designed their 20 sessions but Morgan is also caught up in their magnetism. Will they all be together once she learns Zac and Aiden’s secrets? Will good prevail versus evil and all come out unscathed? I can’t wait for the next installment of the series, Casey is a pistol and I want to know how she deals with her two men!!
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93 reviews6 followers
October 19, 2019
WARNING!
“Panty melting read”

Holy Cow, now that’s what I call a Flaming Hot Read!

Wow, I can’t even begin to explain this story except to say this...
Two drool worthy inexperienced sex on a stick men, (who give you some serious laugh out loud moments).... and one so called experienced Woman who is going to show these men how to gain experience by dating and trying to find the perfect partner and everything else that comes with that including her getting more than she bargained for!

Add a few more Alpha Males, best friends laughs along the way and and awesome plot and you have a serious brilliant hot read, one I absolutely say.....
YOU MUST READ!

I’m sure there’s going to be more books to come In this series, but omg I need time to cool down before I read the next one lol!

Amazing read!
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2,881 reviews27 followers
October 6, 2019
Be warned! This story is so funny in some parts that it's hard not to laugh!
Morgan has a thesis and she needs to prove it. It's about sexual surrogacy. So when two gorgeous men are put with her in that field she's more than happy to do their sessions.
But staying professional will be hard as the topic is not helping at all!!
The tension will be smoking hot and of the charts. So be prepared and ready for this.
Will Morgan manage to help those two gorgeous men without losing her own meals and career? All bets are open and everything is possible.
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581 reviews4 followers
October 6, 2019
Not normally a fan of BDSM but i will pretty much read anything if the blurb grabs me & its just as well or i would of missed out on a great read that's so much more than the sex & it's really really hot steam your pages up sex. Morgan ,Zac & Aiden just click on all levels & if you are thinking it's just another book full of sex but no story you would couldn't be more wrong , this book connects on so many levels , from teacher & students to full blown romance it pulls you in, i loved it & wanted it to keep going but will have to content myself knowing book two is coming .
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3,440 reviews62 followers
October 31, 2019
This is the first in what looks to be a promising series
I don't want to give anything away ... I wouldn't want you to miss the absolute fun and confusion that was Morgan guiding our two H's through the ins and out of dating and well 🤔 the art of intimacy?

I was lost for the first half of the book as to what Zac and Aiden might possibly be - yes I get they are shifters not helping me🤦🏽! Not to mention what seemed to be the running plot line for the series. I got frustrated a couple of times because I wanted the answers and I was battling myself not to peek ahead to get them. It was worth wait! At about 46% the story takes off and the pieces begin to fall in place.
Morgan was a hoot -I do not know how else to describe her. Her inner monologues at times had me rolling. Her character has heart ten times too big and at times it seemed to be her Achilles heel.
Watching her navigate this new reality was entertaining in itself.
I had to remind myself that this was fiction. There are some (fine a lot) of out scenes that are a bit out of this realm⁉️ Even with the heightened sense of fantasy to the overall tone I couldn't help but fall in love with Aiden and Zac as well as the rest of the guys in the cadre. There was just something to their "eagerness" and just the whole group of guys overall. They were at times lacking that very important brain to mouth filter that most human men have amazed they survived as long as they have. 🤭

Once the sparks get flying this was a very entertaining and engaging read
I am really looking forward to the next in series.
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924 reviews64 followers
October 19, 2019
Holy deliciously smexy PNR, Batman! I read the blurb for Morgan and instantly knew I had to read this book. I was so glad I did!

The story is a PNR erotic ménage romance centering around Morgan, Zac and Aiden. These three were hotness personified. Like, damn Gina! It almost goes without saying that the chemistry between the three MCs is electric! I almost needed a cold shower after reading this. Not only is the smexy factor there, but there are also plenty of surprise twists to keep you glued to the pages. This was a great beginning to a new series and can’t wait for more. I’m hoping for Casey next!
2,680 reviews49 followers
October 3, 2019
Morgan tried to act professionally with the guys, but way too often, she fell victim to their natural charms and sexuality, and her attraction to them. The naivete, honesty, openness, and pureness of Zac and Aiden's interactions with Morgan made my heart soar and swell and had me constantly laughing! I could just picture them and laugh now!!! The boys are fast learners! Evil forces are at work. Who will win- good versus evil??? Fun and games are over when things take a deadly turn. Check it out! Can't wait to see fiesty Casey cowed by her two mates!!.
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42 reviews1 follower
October 18, 2019
A brilliantly written book by two very talented authors.

Morgan is a Grad student who has chosen the subject of sexual surrogacy for her thesis. Her subjects are Zak and Aiden who unbeknown to her are shifters who are over 200 years old with a mission to procreate. They are very naive in the ways of dating and its Morgan's to help them become adept in social and sexual skills to enable them to find their mate.

There are some funny scenes in this book and lots of steamy scenes.

This book is a fantastic read if you love paranormal menage books, I couldn't put it down.

I can't wait to read the next book.
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1,738 reviews17 followers
October 29, 2019
A different kind of story from Nia Farrell. Claire Marta is a new author to me, so she might have written earlier in this genre.
It was a good one!
I like fantasy in combination with other content..
It got me hooked after a while and Then I had to know more.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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1,591 reviews11 followers
September 30, 2019
Omg where do I start??! Firstly holy hotness!! This is hot ! Like ‘set your kindle on fire’ hot! I love a ménage story, and this one was so damn good. The characters are so damn loveable- hot, goofy, innocent, protective men and a woman in denial. Boy is she in denial, I hear it’s pretty there lol
Anyway... I got sidetracked! Ok where was I...
Add in the fact that this is book one and I am not gonna lie, I am so freakin excited for the next book. The introduction of the cast and the world building in this book, lead me
to make the hopeful assumption that the following in this series will be as equally spectacular!
I can’t say anymore as I don’t do spoilers- but do yourself a favour, lock the kids outside or at the grandparents and get into this book!
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730 reviews1 follower
October 21, 2019
When I read the blurb for this story I was completely captivated, and when I read the story I was not disappointed. The characters are strong, and I could not help but fall in love with each of them.
With lots of sexual tension, funny moments, and I can't wait to read more from this author.
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1,073 reviews10 followers
October 22, 2019
Paranormal, suspense, hot alphas and a sassy heroine make for a good start to this series.

It’s story line is unique when we learn the life that Zach and Aiden live. Morgan did not stand a chance when it came to these two men.

I’m so excited to get Casey’s book and to learn more about the men that Zach and Aiden call brothers.

Definitely a must read if you enjoy the paranormal!
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334 reviews5 followers
September 19, 2019
Absolutely loved this book! Some hot scenes and the guys in it wow! Looking forward to book two!
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