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Code of Honor #3
Bringing It Home
The heart wants what the heart wants.
Diesel Gannon doesn’t mind attending a BDSM party or two, but he draws the line at inflicting pain. That might seem odd because he has a dominant personality, but it’s just not who he is. He’s seen enough war and pain to last a lifetime. Out on medical leave, and as a favor for a friend, Diesel heads to the Triple R to check on Triton. A man that is far, far too young for him.
Triton Scott has been running from abuse his whole life. First his father and now his boyfriend and the guy’s thug brother. He wants an older man that will treat him right, like Diesel Gannon, but the big bear that rescued him from a cave-in thinks he’s too young to know his own mind. So what if there’s a sixteen year age gap between them. Since when does love have an age limit?
When Diesel leaves the Triple R and heads home to Oregon, Triton is at a loss and makes a really bad decision.
Things take a turn for the worse and a hero is the only thing that stands between good and evil.
What the killers don’t know is that when they mess with someone in the small town of Fern, Oregon, the men who live there will F you up.
Trigger warnings: Abuse, violence.
Authors note: Bringing It Home is the third Code of Honor book in the series, but can be read as a standalone. This slow burn, age gap, brothers-in-arms, small town love story is a fast-paced tale with a full cast of characters and an HEA.
* Code of Honor, Cobalt Security, and Out for Justice series are loosely connected.
Diesel Gannon doesn’t mind attending a BDSM party or two, but he draws the line at inflicting pain. That might seem odd because he has a dominant personality, but it’s just not who he is. He’s seen enough war and pain to last a lifetime. Out on medical leave, and as a favor for a friend, Diesel heads to the Triple R to check on Triton. A man that is far, far too young for him.
Triton Scott has been running from abuse his whole life. First his father and now his boyfriend and the guy’s thug brother. He wants an older man that will treat him right, like Diesel Gannon, but the big bear that rescued him from a cave-in thinks he’s too young to know his own mind. So what if there’s a sixteen year age gap between them. Since when does love have an age limit?
When Diesel leaves the Triple R and heads home to Oregon, Triton is at a loss and makes a really bad decision.
Things take a turn for the worse and a hero is the only thing that stands between good and evil.
What the killers don’t know is that when they mess with someone in the small town of Fern, Oregon, the men who live there will F you up.
Trigger warnings: Abuse, violence.
Authors note: Bringing It Home is the third Code of Honor book in the series, but can be read as a standalone. This slow burn, age gap, brothers-in-arms, small town love story is a fast-paced tale with a full cast of characters and an HEA.
* Code of Honor, Cobalt Security, and Out for Justice series are loosely connected.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 20, 2020
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June 5, 2020DNF at 58%
Something felt off about this book. The writing never sucked me in and I was really missing a nice flow.
It's been a few days since I decided to stop reading this and to be honest, I hardly remember a thing about it. Quite forgetable I guess.
Something felt off about this book. The writing never sucked me in and I was really missing a nice flow.
It's been a few days since I decided to stop reading this and to be honest, I hardly remember a thing about it. Quite forgetable I guess.
December 21, 2023
POSSIBLE TRIGGERS: Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault
Domestic violence and sexual assault should never be tolerated by anyone and should be reported. I can understand what the author was doing with this story and enlightening people on the importance of stopping it.... still, I felt it went on a little too long. Triton from book #2, was abused by his parents fand then a boyfriend and his brother, because of his sexuality. Since he had never experienced real love, he didn't always understand how not to make wrong choices for his life. Then he met Diesel who was an army buddy of Triton's cousin and his boyfriend. Triton was kidnapped and held in a cave and Diesel rescued him. Triton ex-boyfriend and his brother had beat him so bad that his friend helped him to leave and go to Oregon to Diesel. When Triton got to Oregon, he was grabbed and was about to be assaulted when the lady at the bus station rescued him. Through being with Diesel, his friends and counseling, Triton began the healing process. The story was good and the point the author was trying to make was important, but this was a hard story to read.
Domestic violence and sexual assault should never be tolerated by anyone and should be reported. I can understand what the author was doing with this story and enlightening people on the importance of stopping it.... still, I felt it went on a little too long. Triton from book #2, was abused by his parents fand then a boyfriend and his brother, because of his sexuality. Since he had never experienced real love, he didn't always understand how not to make wrong choices for his life. Then he met Diesel who was an army buddy of Triton's cousin and his boyfriend. Triton was kidnapped and held in a cave and Diesel rescued him. Triton ex-boyfriend and his brother had beat him so bad that his friend helped him to leave and go to Oregon to Diesel. When Triton got to Oregon, he was grabbed and was about to be assaulted when the lady at the bus station rescued him. Through being with Diesel, his friends and counseling, Triton began the healing process. The story was good and the point the author was trying to make was important, but this was a hard story to read.
August 4, 2022
I’ll be blunt.. don’t read this book
I definitely should have stopped at 11% when the MC was sexually assaulted for the 1st time. There’s no TWs about sexual assault. It happens more than once too.
Triton and Diesel met in book 1. I foolishly thought their book would be good but it wasn’t. Triton’s boyfriend Clay physical and emotionally abused him throughout the whole book. His brother sexually assaults Triton. It was alot to take. Plus, the author made it seem like the family dog was going yo get murdered. NOT OK.
In this book you need to suspend disbelief many, many times. The BDSM aspect was thrown in and made zero sense tbh. It was SO cringy. Triton was assaulted but was having sex a week later with Diesel. I don’t think so.
Trauma overload. I won’t read this author again. I skimmed the sex scenes because it disturbed me that a trauma victim was being put in a situation like that. Ugh. No, just no.
I definitely should have stopped at 11% when the MC was sexually assaulted for the 1st time. There’s no TWs about sexual assault. It happens more than once too.
Triton and Diesel met in book 1. I foolishly thought their book would be good but it wasn’t. Triton’s boyfriend Clay physical and emotionally abused him throughout the whole book. His brother sexually assaults Triton. It was alot to take. Plus, the author made it seem like the family dog was going yo get murdered. NOT OK.
In this book you need to suspend disbelief many, many times. The BDSM aspect was thrown in and made zero sense tbh. It was SO cringy. Triton was assaulted but was having sex a week later with Diesel. I don’t think so.
Trauma overload. I won’t read this author again. I skimmed the sex scenes because it disturbed me that a trauma victim was being put in a situation like that. Ugh. No, just no.
February 26, 2024
Trigger warnings need to be obvious
This book would have been fine if the trigger warnings for sexual assault as well as domestic violence were clearly labelled in the Blurb.
Simply putting abuse, violence, isn't enough when there's an on page attempt at r**e as well as the implied threat a family pet is going to be killed.
As for the rest of the plot, I understood that the author seemed to be wanting to show how hard it is to escape from an abusive relationship, but there needed to be much more nuance imo, for it to work.
Triton doesn't come out of things looking like a stronger person for surviving until right near the end, there's a complete absence of him getting professional help apart from one throwaway reference and he jumps into sexual activity with Diesel only a short while after the attack at the bus station.
On top of that, there's an overly dramatic number of law enforcement officers or ex-military and current special ops people living in the small Oregon town Diesel calls home.
And yet they're unable to find and apprehend a bunch of 'ordinary' criminals and a couple of disgraced bounty hunters without people getting hurt or randomly unnamed deputies being killed.
Sometimes I think things couldn't get more crazy and then they do. I think the ideas are solid, it's the brotherhood aspect of the stories that's very much the saving grace and what's keeping me reading.
This book would have been fine if the trigger warnings for sexual assault as well as domestic violence were clearly labelled in the Blurb.
Simply putting abuse, violence, isn't enough when there's an on page attempt at r**e as well as the implied threat a family pet is going to be killed.
As for the rest of the plot, I understood that the author seemed to be wanting to show how hard it is to escape from an abusive relationship, but there needed to be much more nuance imo, for it to work.
Triton doesn't come out of things looking like a stronger person for surviving until right near the end, there's a complete absence of him getting professional help apart from one throwaway reference and he jumps into sexual activity with Diesel only a short while after the attack at the bus station.
On top of that, there's an overly dramatic number of law enforcement officers or ex-military and current special ops people living in the small Oregon town Diesel calls home.
And yet they're unable to find and apprehend a bunch of 'ordinary' criminals and a couple of disgraced bounty hunters without people getting hurt or randomly unnamed deputies being killed.
Sometimes I think things couldn't get more crazy and then they do. I think the ideas are solid, it's the brotherhood aspect of the stories that's very much the saving grace and what's keeping me reading.
September 3, 2023
Total miss for me. Dnf at 15%
March 28, 2021
This was a bit heavier than I expected with all Triton went through for majority of the book.
Nonetheless, I still enjoyed it even with all its imperfections
Nonetheless, I still enjoyed it even with all its imperfections
July 9, 2025
I absolutely loved this one! Diesel and Triton’s story was full of heart, heat, and the kind of drama that keeps you flipping pages like your life depends on it. The age gap? Delicious. The protective older man dynamic? Even better. Diesel is everything I adore in a gruff-but-sweet hero—wounded, dominant without being cruel, and fiercely loyal to his people.
Triton absolutely tugged at my heartstrings. He’s been through hell and still holds onto so much hope. His sass, vulnerability, and determination made him the perfect balance to Diesel’s stoic presence. And when Triton makes that bad decision? Oof. My anxiety—but also my admiration for the way everyone around him shows up. That found family theme hit so hard.
The brotherhood between Diesel’s team and the ride-or-die loyalty from the town of Fern gave this book its extra punch. It’s not just about romance—it’s about healing, being seen, and knowing your people will go scorched earth for you if needed.
Full of tension, comfort, and big protective energy—this was easily one of my favorites in the series so far.
Triton absolutely tugged at my heartstrings. He’s been through hell and still holds onto so much hope. His sass, vulnerability, and determination made him the perfect balance to Diesel’s stoic presence. And when Triton makes that bad decision? Oof. My anxiety—but also my admiration for the way everyone around him shows up. That found family theme hit so hard.
The brotherhood between Diesel’s team and the ride-or-die loyalty from the town of Fern gave this book its extra punch. It’s not just about romance—it’s about healing, being seen, and knowing your people will go scorched earth for you if needed.
Full of tension, comfort, and big protective energy—this was easily one of my favorites in the series so far.
December 24, 2024
DNF at 12%. I just cant. One of the MCs is actively being physically, mentally, and verbally abused by their current partner when the book begins. In addition there is a dub con scene in which the same MC performs oral sex on his partner’s friend in order to keep him from telling the partner info that will get him hurt. This MC is a shell of a person due to all the trauma. This largely doesnt make a whole lot of sense because he literally surrounded by big bad ass men who literally fly around the world to protect and defend people. But whatever. I have to tap out because I just feel pity for this character and want him to get intense therapy, go to school and work on himself for a few years before entering a romance. Especially since he’s only 23 and the other MC is 38 and on the verge of retirement of a long and successful military career. Im not interested in this story.
September 4, 2022
2.5*
Not what I expected after reading the first 2 books in this series. Felt like these MC were a bit too muc in their own heads. Diesel wasn't as dominant/alpha male as implied in the first book and I totally didn't guess Tristan would have gotten so deep as he was. Somehow I couldn't accept, that he didn't rely more on his cousin and the business partner of the Triple R ranch...
Also Tristan's (ex-)boyfriend Clay and his brother were painted like they were low-lives messed up is shady dealings, but they had quiet some leverage and reach to get to Tristan
So it felt all a bit too chaotic to really enjoy.
Not what I expected after reading the first 2 books in this series. Felt like these MC were a bit too muc in their own heads. Diesel wasn't as dominant/alpha male as implied in the first book and I totally didn't guess Tristan would have gotten so deep as he was. Somehow I couldn't accept, that he didn't rely more on his cousin and the business partner of the Triple R ranch...
Also Tristan's (ex-)boyfriend Clay and his brother were painted like they were low-lives messed up is shady dealings, but they had quiet some leverage and reach to get to Tristan
So it felt all a bit too chaotic to really enjoy.
April 3, 2021
✮4 Stars✮
February 11, 2022
my fave
I think this one is my favourite! I could not put it down. It was such a page turner. Triton really had to work for his HEA
I think this one is my favourite! I could not put it down. It was such a page turner. Triton really had to work for his HEA
January 20, 2020
I’m moving to Fern!
Triton absolutely breaks my heart. If anyone needs hugs, cuddles and protection, maybe even some bubble wrap, it’s him. I really do love grumbly men who hardly say anything but when they do speak it’s weighted with importance. Diesel is definitely a man of few words. I adore these two together. I want to bottle up Diesel so I can have him appear at will when I need a hug. The villains in this book are truly despicable but I love how this found family protects and defends those they care for.
“I wanted you yesterday, I want you now, and even when I’m older, I’ll still want you.” Watching Triton find himself was everything; he’s an example for us all. I love how commanding Diesel can be but also how gentle, patient and understanding he is. Together they may just be my new happy place. I want to visit Fern, Oregon and meet all the people there. They’re amazing. I can’t wait for more stories featuring this cast of characters. As we all love from a Reese Knightley book, there’s lots of heart-pounding and intense action, strong bonds and lots of love. It kept me glued to the book from the beginning. Another fantastic addition to an amazing series. Once you start one, you’ll want to binge read them all.
Triton absolutely breaks my heart. If anyone needs hugs, cuddles and protection, maybe even some bubble wrap, it’s him. I really do love grumbly men who hardly say anything but when they do speak it’s weighted with importance. Diesel is definitely a man of few words. I adore these two together. I want to bottle up Diesel so I can have him appear at will when I need a hug. The villains in this book are truly despicable but I love how this found family protects and defends those they care for.
“I wanted you yesterday, I want you now, and even when I’m older, I’ll still want you.” Watching Triton find himself was everything; he’s an example for us all. I love how commanding Diesel can be but also how gentle, patient and understanding he is. Together they may just be my new happy place. I want to visit Fern, Oregon and meet all the people there. They’re amazing. I can’t wait for more stories featuring this cast of characters. As we all love from a Reese Knightley book, there’s lots of heart-pounding and intense action, strong bonds and lots of love. It kept me glued to the book from the beginning. Another fantastic addition to an amazing series. Once you start one, you’ll want to binge read them all.
January 19, 2020
Diesel tried so hard to resist to his attraction to Tristan... they were too different, their age gap was too big, it wasn't possible that Tristan really wanted him, really wanted to be his..
but when everything in Tristan life went to the gutter, Diesel was the only one who could save him... he was the only one who could make him feel safe!
awesome book
but when everything in Tristan life went to the gutter, Diesel was the only one who could save him... he was the only one who could make him feel safe!
awesome book
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January 26, 2020This was so cliché, together with #1 and #2 that I stopped reading at 60%. I just couldn’t anymore. Too bad because I did like the concept well enough.
October 14, 2020
Diesel esta de permiso medico despues de haber sufrido una herida en la rodilla y Maddox le pide que se quede en el rancho unos dias para ver si logra averiguar que pasa con su primo Tristan quien cree esta siendo abusado por su novio.
Tristan esta viviendo una relacion abusiva que no ha podido abandonar, en el momento que intenta irse, su novio le da unas palizas que no puede moverse. Sin embargo, cuando Maddox le pide que se quede en el rancho para ayudar a Diesel en su recuperacion, logra salir y encontrarse de nuevo con el hombre del que esta realmente enamorado.
Diesel logra poco a poco que Tristan se abra con respecto a su relacion, pero una emergencia familiar lo obliga a abandonar el rancho e ir a su casa en Oregon para continuar su recuperacion. Despues de un tiempo se aparece Tristan todo golpeado en su pueblo, donde le dice que apenas logro salvarse de su novio y su hermano que lo intentaban secuestrar.
Tristan se da cuenta que su relacion con Diesel puede funcionar, pero solo si logra hacerle entender que la diferencia de edad no es importante, que lo que importa es la persona, pero primero tienen que evitar que su ex-novio y su hermano lo capturen de nuevo y para ello tendra que apoyarse en todo el pueblo.
El libro esta lleno de drama y problemas de autoestima de ambos personajes, en este libro ambos son la lucha basica que tienen para mantener la relacion, pero lo que se lleva la trama es el tema del BDSM y la diferencia entre las relaciones de los otros personajes y lo que quieren nuestros protagonistas.
Tambien vemos por lo menos 2 grupos nuevos de personajes que pueden protagonizar otras series, los del pueblo y los Motociclistas. Ademas vemos mas la relacion entre Zane y Scott.
La serie promete ser de muchos mas libros que los publicados hasta ahora, asi que vere si el proximo me convence, lo mas probable es que leas los siguientes cuando salgan.
Tristan esta viviendo una relacion abusiva que no ha podido abandonar, en el momento que intenta irse, su novio le da unas palizas que no puede moverse. Sin embargo, cuando Maddox le pide que se quede en el rancho para ayudar a Diesel en su recuperacion, logra salir y encontrarse de nuevo con el hombre del que esta realmente enamorado.
Diesel logra poco a poco que Tristan se abra con respecto a su relacion, pero una emergencia familiar lo obliga a abandonar el rancho e ir a su casa en Oregon para continuar su recuperacion. Despues de un tiempo se aparece Tristan todo golpeado en su pueblo, donde le dice que apenas logro salvarse de su novio y su hermano que lo intentaban secuestrar.
Tristan se da cuenta que su relacion con Diesel puede funcionar, pero solo si logra hacerle entender que la diferencia de edad no es importante, que lo que importa es la persona, pero primero tienen que evitar que su ex-novio y su hermano lo capturen de nuevo y para ello tendra que apoyarse en todo el pueblo.
El libro esta lleno de drama y problemas de autoestima de ambos personajes, en este libro ambos son la lucha basica que tienen para mantener la relacion, pero lo que se lleva la trama es el tema del BDSM y la diferencia entre las relaciones de los otros personajes y lo que quieren nuestros protagonistas.
Tambien vemos por lo menos 2 grupos nuevos de personajes que pueden protagonizar otras series, los del pueblo y los Motociclistas. Ademas vemos mas la relacion entre Zane y Scott.
La serie promete ser de muchos mas libros que los publicados hasta ahora, asi que vere si el proximo me convence, lo mas probable es que leas los siguientes cuando salgan.
January 22, 2025
Diesel Gannon doesn’t mind attending a BDSM party or two, but he draws the line at inflicting pain. That might seem odd because he has a dominant personality, but it’s just not who he is. He’s seen enough war and pain to last a lifetime. Out on medical leave, and as a favour for a friend, Diesel heads to the Triple R to check on Triton. A man who is far, far too young for him. Triton Scott has been running from abuse his whole life. First his father and now his boyfriend and the guy’s thug brother. He wants an older man who will treat him right, like Diesel Gannon, but the big bear that rescued him from a cave-in thinks he’s too young to know his own mind. So what if there’s a sixteen year age gap between them. Since when does love have an age limit? When Diesel leaves the Triple R and heads home to Oregon, Triton is at a loss and makes a really bad decision. Things take a turn for the worse and a hero is the only thing that stands between good and evil. What the killers don’t know is that when they mess with someone in the small town of Fern, Oregon, the men who live there will F you up.
This was a dramatic story as Triton experienced abuse, tried to escape and then needed help from Diesel and the rest of his colleagues to have true freedom. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content. There is a little BDSM-like D/s dynamic.
This was a dramatic story as Triton experienced abuse, tried to escape and then needed help from Diesel and the rest of his colleagues to have true freedom. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content. There is a little BDSM-like D/s dynamic.
January 14, 2025
Thank you Audible Plus. This is the only one I was missing from my sale selection so now I can complete the series. Not my favorite series, but it's a nice testosterone packed adventure series. Many alpha ex-military, special ops guys in an "elite" unit.
The narration is okay, and in fact, sometimes very good and then suddenly the narrator sounds flat again. Could be how many times the author uses participle phrases as sentence intros or the number of invalid simultaneous actions, but that might be me being critical. Sadly, this is book three and it's still going strong so I guess I'll just have to learn to ignore that at this point.
This story featured Triton, the young man we met in book one when there was a cave-in at the ranch and big, strong Diesel rescued him. He's still crushing on Diesel and vice versa but Diesel is angsting over his age compared to Triton's. Thankfully he still keeps in touch and is on a medical leave so he can help Triton when his abusers (Clay and Otto) insist on keeping him with them. Diesel to the rescue again. But underlying all the macho is a sweet young man with terrific friends and a chance to finally leave the negative behind. Diesel finally sees the light so here's hoping their HEA lasts a long time.
The narration is okay, and in fact, sometimes very good and then suddenly the narrator sounds flat again. Could be how many times the author uses participle phrases as sentence intros or the number of invalid simultaneous actions, but that might be me being critical. Sadly, this is book three and it's still going strong so I guess I'll just have to learn to ignore that at this point.
This story featured Triton, the young man we met in book one when there was a cave-in at the ranch and big, strong Diesel rescued him. He's still crushing on Diesel and vice versa but Diesel is angsting over his age compared to Triton's. Thankfully he still keeps in touch and is on a medical leave so he can help Triton when his abusers (Clay and Otto) insist on keeping him with them. Diesel to the rescue again. But underlying all the macho is a sweet young man with terrific friends and a chance to finally leave the negative behind. Diesel finally sees the light so here's hoping their HEA lasts a long time.
June 1, 2023
🌶️Trigger Warning: Abuse and Mention of Rape
🌶️ Age Gap - 38 & 22
🌶️ Bear & Twink
🌶️ Light BDMS
We met Triton in the first book of the Code of Honor Series. He is Maddox cousin who’s parent threw him out of the house when he came out as gay and was taken in by his cousin at the Triple R ranch. We see the first connection between these two in this book when Diesel goes in to find Triton in the mine and protects him when it gets blown.
This book picks up not long after the 1st, Diesel is taken out on medical leave and Maddox convinced him to go to the Triple R and have Triton help him during his first part of recovery. They spend a few days together and Diesel gets called home on an emergency and Triton gets drag back into the life he doesn’t deserve.
When things get really bad for Triton with his abusive boyfriend Clay, he runs to Diesel for protection. Clay doesn’t know what he’s in store for in the small town of people who stick together. This is slow burn, small town, HEA!
This is not my first age gap book but it is my first bear & twink book and I really enjoy the gentle giant that is Diesel and how sweet he is on Triton.
🌶️ Age Gap - 38 & 22
🌶️ Bear & Twink
🌶️ Light BDMS
We met Triton in the first book of the Code of Honor Series. He is Maddox cousin who’s parent threw him out of the house when he came out as gay and was taken in by his cousin at the Triple R ranch. We see the first connection between these two in this book when Diesel goes in to find Triton in the mine and protects him when it gets blown.
This book picks up not long after the 1st, Diesel is taken out on medical leave and Maddox convinced him to go to the Triple R and have Triton help him during his first part of recovery. They spend a few days together and Diesel gets called home on an emergency and Triton gets drag back into the life he doesn’t deserve.
When things get really bad for Triton with his abusive boyfriend Clay, he runs to Diesel for protection. Clay doesn’t know what he’s in store for in the small town of people who stick together. This is slow burn, small town, HEA!
This is not my first age gap book but it is my first bear & twink book and I really enjoy the gentle giant that is Diesel and how sweet he is on Triton.
January 29, 2024
I will be honest here, this book wasn't perfect, nor do I think it was very good, but it was enjoyable. In a way it read a bit like a low-budget BL show that has a plot with lots of potential but just not the money to make it happen, yet you still enjoy most episodes.
Triton is a cutie, even though I was ready to pull out my hair from frustration at certain points. His trauma and choices are well written to me and I do think Knightley displayed the 'how hard it is to watch a loved one suffer' quite well.
Diesel has me a bit Eh. His character is nice, but a bit bland to me. Maybe because the parts hat could have made him more interesting weren't touched upon so much during the book?
Overall a nice and quick (audio)book when you're able to deal with heavier topics like toxic relationships/recovering from abuse/physical disabilities/trauma while still enjoying the lightness of discovering how to function together, getting into a relationship and some occasional hot but not overwhelmingly-there smut!
February 28, 2025
By far this book was the darkest/deepest I have read from this author. If you are sensitive to abuse, this is probably not the book for you. I liked the plot, but the characters were not really my favourite.... Looking at how high my expectations were/are for the Out for Justice series, this Code of Honor series is a slight let down/downturn so far, and this is the third instalment out of eight... Well, I liked Diesel better than Triton, who got on my nerves most of the time here. In Mad and River's book when we meet Triton I even liked him, but here.... Meh... I mean, what the hell actually happened here? Also, somehow the characters here didn't quite play out well together for me. I can't explain who with whom and etc. but there was something odd for me.
Pairing ranking:
1. Justin & Elijah
2. Maddox & River
3. Diesel & Triton
Pairing ranking:
1. Justin & Elijah
2. Maddox & River
3. Diesel & Triton
January 19, 2020
This third book in the series reintroduces us to Diesel and Triton, whom we met in River and Maddox’s story.
There is a lot going with this book. A lot of soul searching and thinking as Triton recovers from an abusive partner (some on page graphic nature stuff so be warned. NOT by MC’s) Diesel tries to figure out what to do with himself.
But Triton’s past keeps coming back and biting these two lovebirds. They can’t sort out their story until Clay is subdued.
There are some BDSM elements in this book and it felt more like something you would see in a small town which was pretty cool. That’s always been an eye roll for me. Small town BDSM clubs just don’t happen...
The action is high and we get to see everyone from Diesel’s unit which was nice. Lots of cameos came as well.
I love Reese’s writing. She grabs you right away with her descriptions of the scenes, weapons and characters. I can see the men in my head.
Highly recommend if you enjoy gunfights and showdowns, doms with hearts of gold.
I received an ARC for my honest review
There is a lot going with this book. A lot of soul searching and thinking as Triton recovers from an abusive partner (some on page graphic nature stuff so be warned. NOT by MC’s) Diesel tries to figure out what to do with himself.
But Triton’s past keeps coming back and biting these two lovebirds. They can’t sort out their story until Clay is subdued.
There are some BDSM elements in this book and it felt more like something you would see in a small town which was pretty cool. That’s always been an eye roll for me. Small town BDSM clubs just don’t happen...
The action is high and we get to see everyone from Diesel’s unit which was nice. Lots of cameos came as well.
I love Reese’s writing. She grabs you right away with her descriptions of the scenes, weapons and characters. I can see the men in my head.
Highly recommend if you enjoy gunfights and showdowns, doms with hearts of gold.
I received an ARC for my honest review
dnf
October 23, 2024Dnf ~45% Too awful to keep reading. MC locked in a dark closet overnight repeatedly by the perp (his “boyfriend”) and the perp’s ex-inmate brother, exploiting the fact he had developed a phobia of dark enclosed spaces after being trapped underground in a mine in a previous book. The bad guys were just too awful—violent, cruel, and verbally, emotionally, physically, psychologically, and sexually abusive (forced BJs, almost rape—anal). Kicking, punching, bruising, strangling, breaking bones, black eyes, concussions, laughing at misery—humiliation, controlling. I kept hoping it would stop, but no. It was just too much (for me anyway). The first two books in the series are also extreme, but at least most of the bad guys get shot, making the reading more tolerable. And the good MC wasn’t as good as I thought he should be—gruff, obvious, not protective enough early enough. When I read a review saying the abuse continues throughout the whole book, I gave up, dnfed, and moved on to the next book in the series.
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August 1, 2025
more coherent RTC
wow this book was horrendous. main character’s severe physical and mental abuse is basically dismissed because MC2’s brother’s husband broke his leg? so he just goes home to “handle that”, but handling that is literally just retrieving the pets they had been pet sitting???? MC1’s cousin (who went ballistic in a previous book when he was kidnapped and brought in full army) and uncle also treats the situation so dismissively. the moment MC1’s behavior became suspicious again, im supposed to believe they had no inkling something was off / show any sort of concern ??? even the dudes best friend sucks and LISTENS when he tells him not to tell his family that could protect/ save him??? it really felt like his loved ones never actually cared. 🤧. not to mention there is tons of physical/ sexual excuse that was not properly TW’d, or emotionally handled at all by the victim in the book. what a fucking MESS.
wow this book was horrendous. main character’s severe physical and mental abuse is basically dismissed because MC2’s brother’s husband broke his leg? so he just goes home to “handle that”, but handling that is literally just retrieving the pets they had been pet sitting???? MC1’s cousin (who went ballistic in a previous book when he was kidnapped and brought in full army) and uncle also treats the situation so dismissively. the moment MC1’s behavior became suspicious again, im supposed to believe they had no inkling something was off / show any sort of concern ??? even the dudes best friend sucks and LISTENS when he tells him not to tell his family that could protect/ save him??? it really felt like his loved ones never actually cared. 🤧. not to mention there is tons of physical/ sexual excuse that was not properly TW’d, or emotionally handled at all by the victim in the book. what a fucking MESS.
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August 6, 2025
Sensitively told story dealing with domestic violence and abuse
I appreciated the storyline involving Triton’s situation and his background and struggles. I think the author did a sensitive job in portraying some victims’ mentality and why they can’t get out of the cycle. I’m not a fan of the daddy/boy, Dom/sub, BDSM tropes though so for me that part was difficult. I did a lot of skimming. As a result the book wasn’t quite as enjoyable as some others. I would have just skipped it because the BDSM was mentioned in the blurb but I’m kind of obsessive about reading series and have FOMO about not knowing the background of all the characters, especially in a large interconnected universe like this. So while I didn’t necessarily fully enjoy this book (my issues only, no knock on the author or the writing) I’m still glad I read it for the hints about other characters. But it really was just a good read for me rather than a great or excellent one hence the rating.
I appreciated the storyline involving Triton’s situation and his background and struggles. I think the author did a sensitive job in portraying some victims’ mentality and why they can’t get out of the cycle. I’m not a fan of the daddy/boy, Dom/sub, BDSM tropes though so for me that part was difficult. I did a lot of skimming. As a result the book wasn’t quite as enjoyable as some others. I would have just skipped it because the BDSM was mentioned in the blurb but I’m kind of obsessive about reading series and have FOMO about not knowing the background of all the characters, especially in a large interconnected universe like this. So while I didn’t necessarily fully enjoy this book (my issues only, no knock on the author or the writing) I’m still glad I read it for the hints about other characters. But it really was just a good read for me rather than a great or excellent one hence the rating.
March 4, 2020
Looking for hope during dismal times - this is your story! Amazing story of triumph - a Phoenix from destruction.
Reese Knightly tackled domestic violence the horrific destruction humans can perform on another. What is amazing is Triton through all the hatred and horrific abuses towards him to remain positive and sweet is simply amazing. It sure looks like all the good ones truly go through hell! Diesel who held back his feelings thinking age was an issue. Old hold ups seem ridiculous when you look at what Triton had endured. Diesel being special operations and this brought in a mission to solve. It's the missions that are the unexpected. Then throw in relationship and healing - you got it all. V3,S2
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Reese Knightly tackled domestic violence the horrific destruction humans can perform on another. What is amazing is Triton through all the hatred and horrific abuses towards him to remain positive and sweet is simply amazing. It sure looks like all the good ones truly go through hell! Diesel who held back his feelings thinking age was an issue. Old hold ups seem ridiculous when you look at what Triton had endured. Diesel being special operations and this brought in a mission to solve. It's the missions that are the unexpected. Then throw in relationship and healing - you got it all. V3,S2
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February 2, 2020
Book three and hoping for more
This was a great third book in he Code of Honor series. Diesel is injured and moves to the ranch for help. Madox sends his cousin, Triton to help, but nobody knows that Triton needs a ton of help himself. Running scared from his ex, Triton turns up in Diesel's hometown and the two men finally find their way together, while Triton's ex stalks him.
KU, contemporary, action, book in series, military men, massage therapist, themes of domestic abuse, death of side characters.
This was a great third book in he Code of Honor series. Diesel is injured and moves to the ranch for help. Madox sends his cousin, Triton to help, but nobody knows that Triton needs a ton of help himself. Running scared from his ex, Triton turns up in Diesel's hometown and the two men finally find their way together, while Triton's ex stalks him.
KU, contemporary, action, book in series, military men, massage therapist, themes of domestic abuse, death of side characters.
February 24, 2020
Bringing it Home!
Total Rating: 2.8 Stars out of 5
Rating Review Rollout:
(1) Blurb vs Story matchup: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(2) Character Development: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(3) Danger/Drama/Thrills/Chills: 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
(4) Editing/Proofreading: 2 🌟🌟
(5) Entertainment Value: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(6) Feeling the Words: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(7) Flow of the Story: 2 🌟🌟
(8) Keeps my Attention: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(9) MC Appeal: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(10) MC Backstory: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(11) MC Chemistry: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(12) MC Love Connection: 2 🌟🌟
(13) Plot Worthiness: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(14) Sexy Sex Scenes: 2 🌟🌟
(15) Wrap Up of Loose Ends: 3 🌟🌟🌟
Total Rating: 2.8 Stars out of 5
Rating Review Rollout:
(1) Blurb vs Story matchup: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(2) Character Development: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(3) Danger/Drama/Thrills/Chills: 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
(4) Editing/Proofreading: 2 🌟🌟
(5) Entertainment Value: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(6) Feeling the Words: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(7) Flow of the Story: 2 🌟🌟
(8) Keeps my Attention: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(9) MC Appeal: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(10) MC Backstory: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(11) MC Chemistry: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(12) MC Love Connection: 2 🌟🌟
(13) Plot Worthiness: 3 🌟🌟🌟
(14) Sexy Sex Scenes: 2 🌟🌟
(15) Wrap Up of Loose Ends: 3 🌟🌟🌟
May 8, 2021
Bringing It Home is book 3 of the Code of Honor series. The story centers around Diesel and Triton and revisits the ranch from book 1. This was an intense, powerful story. My heart hurt for Triton and all the abuse he suffered. Diesel felt he was too old for Triton but was very protective. Triton tries to escape his abusers by traveling to Oregon to Diesel's home. This was a fast paced, emotional novel that I couldn't put down until I finished it. I so enjoy it when the bad guys get their karma and also the HEA ending.
July 1, 2022
8 books in this Epic Series - and more in several spin-off series. They are all interconnected by the MC's who work together but could probably be read as stand-alone, you would just miss a lot of the nuances of the secondary characters, who have had their own story or will have their own story. All the MC's keep popping up in each other's stories and I love them all!
I read the Out for Justice series and next is the Cobalt series, then Operation Justice Force. So many books, so many great MC's and so many enthralling stories.
I read the Out for Justice series and next is the Cobalt series, then Operation Justice Force. So many books, so many great MC's and so many enthralling stories.
January 21, 2025
Too little too late.
In previous books by Reese, the second they think something is wrong, there's basically a call to arms. Everyone gets together, takes out the threat one way or another, and lives with the consequences after. But the whole team knew Triton was being abused, and not only did they do nothing about it, but Diesel actively walked away from him and then refused to check on him. He even knew he was lying to his cousin again but didn't say anything. This one seemed to move so far away from the other ones and I'm not a fan.
In previous books by Reese, the second they think something is wrong, there's basically a call to arms. Everyone gets together, takes out the threat one way or another, and lives with the consequences after. But the whole team knew Triton was being abused, and not only did they do nothing about it, but Diesel actively walked away from him and then refused to check on him. He even knew he was lying to his cousin again but didn't say anything. This one seemed to move so far away from the other ones and I'm not a fan.
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