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Elite Protection Services #3
Exasperating
What he craves is attention.
CALDER SETON is an unapologetic manwhore. Former Texas Ranger turned private security agent for Elite, he’s an expert at keeping his heart to himself. His employer wishes he’d do the same for his body. Calder has a habit of sleeping with Elite’s clients and they’ve told him to keep it in his pants or find a new job. That’s fine with Calder. He has a new playmate anyway, virginal actor Robby Shaw.
ROBBY SHAW spent most of his life sheltered from the world until he lands a role in an LA kid’s show and becomes the fake boyfriend of A-list actor, Elijah Dunne. When that relationship ends in humiliation and heartache, Robby meltdowns epically, landing him in county lockup and on the radar of Calder Seton, who he hasn’t seen in over a month.
A sizzling hookup leaves both Robby and Calder questioning their life choices, and when Robby’s life is threatened, Calder doesn’t hesitate to step in, free of charge. Unfortunately, Robby hires Elite before he can volunteer, putting himself on Calder’s list of untouchables until they can solve a murder.
The rules of Romancelandia state only a virgin can tame a manwhore, but both Robby and Calder have a pile of baggage and everything from a cult to anonymous killers standing in their way. Can they find a way to heal from their pasts so they can have a future?
EXASPERATING is the third book in the Elite Protection Services Series and contains age-gap, high-heat romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers.
Warning: This book references past childhood abuse.
CALDER SETON is an unapologetic manwhore. Former Texas Ranger turned private security agent for Elite, he’s an expert at keeping his heart to himself. His employer wishes he’d do the same for his body. Calder has a habit of sleeping with Elite’s clients and they’ve told him to keep it in his pants or find a new job. That’s fine with Calder. He has a new playmate anyway, virginal actor Robby Shaw.
ROBBY SHAW spent most of his life sheltered from the world until he lands a role in an LA kid’s show and becomes the fake boyfriend of A-list actor, Elijah Dunne. When that relationship ends in humiliation and heartache, Robby meltdowns epically, landing him in county lockup and on the radar of Calder Seton, who he hasn’t seen in over a month.
A sizzling hookup leaves both Robby and Calder questioning their life choices, and when Robby’s life is threatened, Calder doesn’t hesitate to step in, free of charge. Unfortunately, Robby hires Elite before he can volunteer, putting himself on Calder’s list of untouchables until they can solve a murder.
The rules of Romancelandia state only a virgin can tame a manwhore, but both Robby and Calder have a pile of baggage and everything from a cult to anonymous killers standing in their way. Can they find a way to heal from their pasts so they can have a future?
EXASPERATING is the third book in the Elite Protection Services Series and contains age-gap, high-heat romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers.
Warning: This book references past childhood abuse.
275 pages, ebook
First published February 26, 2020
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Onley James
35 books3,646 followersOnley James lives in North Carolina with her daughter, her daughter-in-law, son-in-law, and a menagerie of animals, both good and evil. James splits her time between writing m/m romance and mainlining dangerous levels of caffeine and attempting to maintain her ever-slipping sanity.
When not at her desk you can find her whining about how much writing she has to do while avoiding said writing by binge-watching unhealthy amounts of television and doom scrolling on social media. She loves true crime documentaries, anti-heroes, and writing kinky, snarky books about morally gray men who fall in love with other men.
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November 11, 2020
3.5 stars
While I still like the writing style of Onley James, I think this is my least favorite in the series so far. And that was mostly because of the ending.
Robby is a famous actor, or at least somewhat famous. He grew up in a religious cult run by his father. But he managed to escape a few years ago. Now 21, he is still painfully shy and he has decided he no longer wants to be a virgin. And he really wants the hot bodyguard Calder to help him with that.
Calder has been told he isn’t allowed to sleep with clients anymore or he’ll get fired. So when he gets hired by Robby, he knows he has to keep it in his pants. Even thought the guy is so freaking cute! But if he wants to protect Robby, he needs to think with his head not his body…..
At first I really liked this. Robby was sweet, and Calder was about to become a converted manwhore who finally settled down. But then it dragged a bit and the second half was just not what I’d hoped.
I don’t really have a problem with religion in my books, since I’m not religious myself so it doesn’t trigger anything for me personally. But I still had a hard time with sweet actor Robby becoming That was not the ending I’d envisioned for these guys and it really disappointed me.
The whole religious cult thing intrigued me at first, in the way that I could envision lots of comfort for Robby’s hurt, since he grew up in an abusive religious cult. But somehow the story went a bit off the rails and it felt…. I don’t know, messy? Boring? Both?
I never really felt the threat of the cult, since Robby brought it up once when someone broke into his apartment, but after that it was mostly all in his head. There were no other threats, there was no real evidence of the cult having sent someone after Robby. And then suddenly Robby’s sister came out of nowhere and they were off to rescue the children in the cult.
I think I needed something more than just Robby’s suspicions to fully believe in the threat.
So I’m going with 3.5 stars, rounded down.
While I still like the writing style of Onley James, I think this is my least favorite in the series so far. And that was mostly because of the ending.
Robby is a famous actor, or at least somewhat famous. He grew up in a religious cult run by his father. But he managed to escape a few years ago. Now 21, he is still painfully shy and he has decided he no longer wants to be a virgin. And he really wants the hot bodyguard Calder to help him with that.
Calder has been told he isn’t allowed to sleep with clients anymore or he’ll get fired. So when he gets hired by Robby, he knows he has to keep it in his pants. Even thought the guy is so freaking cute! But if he wants to protect Robby, he needs to think with his head not his body…..
At first I really liked this. Robby was sweet, and Calder was about to become a converted manwhore who finally settled down. But then it dragged a bit and the second half was just not what I’d hoped.
I don’t really have a problem with religion in my books, since I’m not religious myself so it doesn’t trigger anything for me personally. But I still had a hard time with sweet actor Robby becoming That was not the ending I’d envisioned for these guys and it really disappointed me.
The whole religious cult thing intrigued me at first, in the way that I could envision lots of comfort for Robby’s hurt, since he grew up in an abusive religious cult. But somehow the story went a bit off the rails and it felt…. I don’t know, messy? Boring? Both?
I never really felt the threat of the cult, since Robby brought it up once when someone broke into his apartment, but after that it was mostly all in his head. There were no other threats, there was no real evidence of the cult having sent someone after Robby. And then suddenly Robby’s sister came out of nowhere and they were off to rescue the children in the cult.
I think I needed something more than just Robby’s suspicions to fully believe in the threat.
So I’m going with 3.5 stars, rounded down.
June 27, 2021
This book was OTT to the max. The main plot made no sense and I didn’t even understand it but like I also didn’t care because I loved Calder and Robby together. Me brain = no critical thoughts, just vibes and mushy love.
UNTIL THE EPILOGUE. What. The. Heck. Was. That. 😐 Like why did everything that happen feel straight out of left field?!!!!!! 🤮🤢 Not a fan of Robbie’s career choice…. sighhh I wanted to see them on a farm with lots of kids living their dream…. Not that.
* sigh* gonna go read the next one!
UNTIL THE EPILOGUE. What. The. Heck. Was. That. 😐 Like why did everything that happen feel straight out of left field?!!!!!! 🤮🤢 Not a fan of Robbie’s career choice…. sighhh I wanted to see them on a farm with lots of kids living their dream…. Not that.
* sigh* gonna go read the next one!
February 25, 2021
Overall this was a pretty good third installment in this great series. I was wondering what was going to happen with Robby, the sweet young guy who had been Elijah's fake boyfriend, who then kinda went off the rails after he was humiliated by Elijah and Shep's relationship being found out and he was then the one "cheated" on.
Calder, from what we've seen of him, has seemed laid back and not caring much about anything except getting laid. But we get a much more in depth look at him in this one, and come to understand his reasons for the being the way he is.
And with Robby, too, who we learn grew up in a cult masquerading as a church community - and so his real name is Obidiah, although he had it legally changed to Robby - and he was abused by father growing up, and his mother agreed with what his father was doing, so she was just as bad.
Robby's been out of that life for years, but one night after he goes on a bender where he can't really remember anything, he ends up in jail, and none other than his father shows up, which starts a chain of events to leads to some craziness.
Robby, who is as sweet and kind as they come, ends up killing someone in an apparent home invasion - but it was self defense and a complete accident - so Robby has to deal with that whole thing and potentially being charged for it, and also now he's scared that his father might be coming after him - to bring him back to the fold - and the media is all over it, so Robby hires Elite, specifically Calder, to protect him.
Before that, though these two hooked up, which had several first for Robby, who starts this as a virgin in every sense of the word, but Calder has slept with so many clients that Linc threatens to fire him if he fuck Robby.
But when it's love, it's love, and these two can't stay away from each other for long.
I thought these two were adorable together, overall. I didn't love them quite as much as the first two couples in this series, but I still enjoyed these two, and Calder was sweet and gentle with Robby, and he definitely deserved him, no matter how many times Calder thought he didn't.
My only real gripe with this, that annoyed me, was
It just didn't flow well, in my opinion, and kinda yanked me out of the story for a second, even if it was just at the end. Still, it felt SO abrupt and not finished and then all the sudden things were fine and dandy and everyone was settled. It just didn't feel right or like it flowed well. There was no reason another chapter or so couldn't have been added to make the ending feel more right and like it flowed well and everything was wrapped up well.
But other than that, I enjoyed this overall and I loved Robby and Calder, both individually and together. The main plot also got a tad OTT near the end there, but not too bad. I still enjoyed it and it was still interesting to read.
So overall, I recommend this. My least favorite of the series so far, but still a strong showing in this wonderful series. Two thumbs up from me!
Calder, from what we've seen of him, has seemed laid back and not caring much about anything except getting laid. But we get a much more in depth look at him in this one, and come to understand his reasons for the being the way he is.
And with Robby, too, who we learn grew up in a cult masquerading as a church community - and so his real name is Obidiah, although he had it legally changed to Robby - and he was abused by father growing up, and his mother agreed with what his father was doing, so she was just as bad.
Robby's been out of that life for years, but one night after he goes on a bender where he can't really remember anything, he ends up in jail, and none other than his father shows up, which starts a chain of events to leads to some craziness.
Robby, who is as sweet and kind as they come, ends up killing someone in an apparent home invasion - but it was self defense and a complete accident - so Robby has to deal with that whole thing and potentially being charged for it, and also now he's scared that his father might be coming after him - to bring him back to the fold - and the media is all over it, so Robby hires Elite, specifically Calder, to protect him.
Before that, though these two hooked up, which had several first for Robby, who starts this as a virgin in every sense of the word, but Calder has slept with so many clients that Linc threatens to fire him if he fuck Robby.
But when it's love, it's love, and these two can't stay away from each other for long.
I thought these two were adorable together, overall. I didn't love them quite as much as the first two couples in this series, but I still enjoyed these two, and Calder was sweet and gentle with Robby, and he definitely deserved him, no matter how many times Calder thought he didn't.
My only real gripe with this, that annoyed me, was
It just didn't flow well, in my opinion, and kinda yanked me out of the story for a second, even if it was just at the end. Still, it felt SO abrupt and not finished and then all the sudden things were fine and dandy and everyone was settled. It just didn't feel right or like it flowed well. There was no reason another chapter or so couldn't have been added to make the ending feel more right and like it flowed well and everything was wrapped up well.
But other than that, I enjoyed this overall and I loved Robby and Calder, both individually and together. The main plot also got a tad OTT near the end there, but not too bad. I still enjoyed it and it was still interesting to read.
So overall, I recommend this. My least favorite of the series so far, but still a strong showing in this wonderful series. Two thumbs up from me!
March 2, 2023
4 ‘’Hell, at this point Jackson might as well call this place Elite Protection and Matchmaking Services’’ stars, if you stop at 95% and don’t read the epilogue
Rating for that epilogue: -10 stars. What the fuck is this shit??? They suddently became totally different people and Robby is trying to get a job that he NEVER mentioned wanting or even talking about wanting. EVER. Why now suddently is he changing life path? When he never mentioned it before? What the fuck is this? Why? Why? Why? This just doesn’t make any sense, at all.
And now I will do my actual review, and for this part I am ignoring the epilogue, it doesn’t exist in my book.
Firstly, this is not a perfect book, this book had a lot of things that would have annoyed on any other day but they didn’t annoy me today and I just enjoyed the ride, so my rating reflects my enjoyement at the present times, even if there is a lot of annoying things in it.
“I think I’m in love with you.” Calder laughed, and to Robby’s utter humiliation, he began to cry harder. Why was he like this? Then Calder’s arms were around him. “I hate when you cry, sweetness. You’re breaking my heart. Why are you so upset?” “Because this is all temporary. I’m either going to prison, or we’ll figure out what really happened to that guy in my apartment and I won’t need your protection anymore, and then you’ll just be gone and I’ll be alone again,” Robby wailed into Calder’s t-shirt. “Angel, I love you too, but I have to tell you, you have a flair for being dramatic.”
This book is the perfect definition of right book at the right time. I am very aware that a big part of why I enjoyed this book so much is because I read it just at the right time in my life. Had I read this at any other time, I probably would have really disliked it. Robby has been really sheltered from the world his entire life and no one has ever seen him for who he is and he’s very insecure and anxious about everything and he always freaks out and needs to be reasured because he thinks he did something wrong and that people will leave him behind and he cries, like an awful lot. And normally I would have found that really annoying. But i’m at a point in my life where I feel the exact same way and I just want to give him a hug. Him being so relatable made me really enjoy the book, where I would have disliked his attitude if I read it at another time in my life. Also, this is quite a boring book, nothing much happens. There is a story about Robby growing up in a cult and the cult coming for him again, but it’s really in the background. Most of the book is just focused on Calder and Robby falling in love. And the slow paste of the story really worked for me. I’m all for low angst stories where nothing much happens at the moment and thats what we got here.
Also, I wish that the cult story was way more developed. It was barely there. The book started and it seemed like most of it would be about the cult coming for Robby but there was only a bit of talks of it in the begging and then at 76%, we finally got a plot line with the cult. It was weird. It felt like the cult part was just tagged on and not part of the actual story. It was so interesting once we got to it though, I just wish it was more part of the plot.
But most importantly, and the reason why I gave this such a high rating, I loved seeing these two fall in love. I really really love how despite Robby being insecure, he never let it stop him. He never pulled away from Calder or tried to put a stop to things. These two continuously talked about their feelings and they always stayed together. I LOVED how they stuck together and didn’t let anything (mostly their fears) separate them. No, these two both had fears of being in a relationship and weren’t sure they could do it but they didn’t let it stop them, they just kept talking to each other and never pulled away from each other, and I adored that. There is almost no relationship angst in this, and no weird fabricated angst either. These two are solid and always fighting their own fears to be with each others. That part was so lovely to me. This was the best part of the book hands down and that part alone is 5 stars to me. I loved these two together so much and I loved being there to see Robby have all of his first times, so so good. And I also adored how these two were always there for each other, Calder never got mad at Robby for being insercure, he just reassured him and when Calder needed to be held while he fell apart because he learnt a bad news, Robby was there for him and held him through the pain. So perfect for each other these two.
P.S. I always love a virgin getting with the manwhore and finally getting him to settle down story, good stuff.
Rating for that epilogue: -10 stars. What the fuck is this shit??? They suddently became totally different people and Robby is trying to get a job that he NEVER mentioned wanting or even talking about wanting. EVER. Why now suddently is he changing life path? When he never mentioned it before? What the fuck is this? Why? Why? Why? This just doesn’t make any sense, at all.
And now I will do my actual review, and for this part I am ignoring the epilogue, it doesn’t exist in my book.
Firstly, this is not a perfect book, this book had a lot of things that would have annoyed on any other day but they didn’t annoy me today and I just enjoyed the ride, so my rating reflects my enjoyement at the present times, even if there is a lot of annoying things in it.
“I think I’m in love with you.” Calder laughed, and to Robby’s utter humiliation, he began to cry harder. Why was he like this? Then Calder’s arms were around him. “I hate when you cry, sweetness. You’re breaking my heart. Why are you so upset?” “Because this is all temporary. I’m either going to prison, or we’ll figure out what really happened to that guy in my apartment and I won’t need your protection anymore, and then you’ll just be gone and I’ll be alone again,” Robby wailed into Calder’s t-shirt. “Angel, I love you too, but I have to tell you, you have a flair for being dramatic.”
This book is the perfect definition of right book at the right time. I am very aware that a big part of why I enjoyed this book so much is because I read it just at the right time in my life. Had I read this at any other time, I probably would have really disliked it. Robby has been really sheltered from the world his entire life and no one has ever seen him for who he is and he’s very insecure and anxious about everything and he always freaks out and needs to be reasured because he thinks he did something wrong and that people will leave him behind and he cries, like an awful lot. And normally I would have found that really annoying. But i’m at a point in my life where I feel the exact same way and I just want to give him a hug. Him being so relatable made me really enjoy the book, where I would have disliked his attitude if I read it at another time in my life. Also, this is quite a boring book, nothing much happens. There is a story about Robby growing up in a cult and the cult coming for him again, but it’s really in the background. Most of the book is just focused on Calder and Robby falling in love. And the slow paste of the story really worked for me. I’m all for low angst stories where nothing much happens at the moment and thats what we got here.
Also, I wish that the cult story was way more developed. It was barely there. The book started and it seemed like most of it would be about the cult coming for Robby but there was only a bit of talks of it in the begging and then at 76%, we finally got a plot line with the cult. It was weird. It felt like the cult part was just tagged on and not part of the actual story. It was so interesting once we got to it though, I just wish it was more part of the plot.
But most importantly, and the reason why I gave this such a high rating, I loved seeing these two fall in love. I really really love how despite Robby being insecure, he never let it stop him. He never pulled away from Calder or tried to put a stop to things. These two continuously talked about their feelings and they always stayed together. I LOVED how they stuck together and didn’t let anything (mostly their fears) separate them. No, these two both had fears of being in a relationship and weren’t sure they could do it but they didn’t let it stop them, they just kept talking to each other and never pulled away from each other, and I adored that. There is almost no relationship angst in this, and no weird fabricated angst either. These two are solid and always fighting their own fears to be with each others. That part was so lovely to me. This was the best part of the book hands down and that part alone is 5 stars to me. I loved these two together so much and I loved being there to see Robby have all of his first times, so so good. And I also adored how these two were always there for each other, Calder never got mad at Robby for being insercure, he just reassured him and when Calder needed to be held while he fell apart because he learnt a bad news, Robby was there for him and held him through the pain. So perfect for each other these two.
P.S. I always love a virgin getting with the manwhore and finally getting him to settle down story, good stuff.
July 15, 2021
So, this was definitely my least favorite so far. I think Robby and Calder were sweet together, but the storyline just didn't interest me, and I missed the obsession from her other books. It took me several days to get through it.
Plus, I'm sorry but Calder's past grossed me out a bit. Thankfully, we didn't have to experience any of it, or see how Robby had to handle it if it was thrown in his face (his publicist etc.) I mean, really...sleeping with clients? Especially a mother and her son (not at the same time..just want to clarify that lol) It's just plain old gross.
And what about that epilogue? I mean there may have been a little hint at Robby's career choice but it wasn't what I saw him doing, though I'm glad there was some LGBTQ representation.
Not my favorite but I still love James's books and will read the next one.
Plus, I'm sorry but Calder's past grossed me out a bit. Thankfully, we didn't have to experience any of it, or see how Robby had to handle it if it was thrown in his face (his publicist etc.) I mean, really...sleeping with clients? Especially a mother and her son (not at the same time..just want to clarify that lol) It's just plain old gross.
And what about that epilogue? I mean there may have been a little hint at Robby's career choice but it wasn't what I saw him doing, though I'm glad there was some LGBTQ representation.
Not my favorite but I still love James's books and will read the next one.
August 30, 2023
⭐️ 3.5 stars ⭐️
Action-packed and steamy bodyguard romance.
Probably my least favorite of the series, mostly because of the ending.
The cult plot line had a lot of potential and was intriguing, but ultimately missed the mark.
Same for Robby’s character and the romance, so interesting at the beginning.
Loved the hurt/comfort between the characters and the steam was nice.
The ending felt a little rushed and anticlimactic. That epilogue has no reason to exist — just skip it, trust me.
Overall, fun but not the best.
Side note: I just found out what poleaxed means and ohmygod such a cool word, watch me try to work it in day to day conversations.
CW and tropes(spoilers):
- bodyguard vs actor MC
- Abusive parent
- Religious cult
- Virgin MC
- Size difference
- Strict top/bottom roles
- Praise kink
- Hurt/comfort
POV: 3rd person, dual
Action-packed and steamy bodyguard romance.
Probably my least favorite of the series, mostly because of the ending.
The cult plot line had a lot of potential and was intriguing, but ultimately missed the mark.
Same for Robby’s character and the romance, so interesting at the beginning.
Loved the hurt/comfort between the characters and the steam was nice.
The ending felt a little rushed and anticlimactic. That epilogue has no reason to exist — just skip it, trust me.
Overall, fun but not the best.
Side note: I just found out what poleaxed means and ohmygod such a cool word, watch me try to work it in day to day conversations.
CW and tropes(spoilers):
- bodyguard vs actor MC
- Abusive parent
- Religious cult
- Virgin MC
- Size difference
- Strict top/bottom roles
- Praise kink
- Hurt/comfort
POV: 3rd person, dual
March 12, 2022
ETA: I'm loving this series in audio. Very yummy, fun, sexy, and it's a great refresh since I haven't read them since they originally released. And the author suggested we read back up on this series before Archer's book so....here I am!
Onley James has quickly become a top favorite author of mine. Every single book from her has been a 5 star rating for me. Everything is well written, attention to detail and plot is on point, the characters are real and flawed and messy, and the chemistry between each couple is just intense and insanely hot.
I was so happy to find out that Robby, the sweet fake-boyfriend from Captivating, would be getting his own story. And I LOVE the man-whore/virgin trope and pairing! Calder has this bad habit of sleeping with the people he is in charge of protecting, and is told that if it happens again he'll be fired. So, of course, his next job is the man that he's wanted since the moment he first saw him.
Calder and Robby had just insanely perfect amazing chemistry together. I just loved everything about them. Their emotions are intense and quick, but it felt real and genuine. They have a lot to overcome together, what with an attack on Robby's life forcing him to face his past that he escaped from and Calder's own past, but I love that despite their fears and uncertainties of the future, these two know that they want each other.
CANNOT wait for Jackson's story! (And I want a story for Charlie - she needs 2 hot guys to be madly in love with her)
And I can't wait for what else Onley James has in store for us. If you haven't tried this author, I HIGHLY encourage you start with book one of this series and read her newest story, Disciplinary Action. My favorite from her!
Onley James has quickly become a top favorite author of mine. Every single book from her has been a 5 star rating for me. Everything is well written, attention to detail and plot is on point, the characters are real and flawed and messy, and the chemistry between each couple is just intense and insanely hot.
I was so happy to find out that Robby, the sweet fake-boyfriend from Captivating, would be getting his own story. And I LOVE the man-whore/virgin trope and pairing! Calder has this bad habit of sleeping with the people he is in charge of protecting, and is told that if it happens again he'll be fired. So, of course, his next job is the man that he's wanted since the moment he first saw him.
Calder and Robby had just insanely perfect amazing chemistry together. I just loved everything about them. Their emotions are intense and quick, but it felt real and genuine. They have a lot to overcome together, what with an attack on Robby's life forcing him to face his past that he escaped from and Calder's own past, but I love that despite their fears and uncertainties of the future, these two know that they want each other.
CANNOT wait for Jackson's story! (And I want a story for Charlie - she needs 2 hot guys to be madly in love with her)
And I can't wait for what else Onley James has in store for us. If you haven't tried this author, I HIGHLY encourage you start with book one of this series and read her newest story, Disciplinary Action. My favorite from her!
December 24, 2020
It was good but it didn't wow me that much.
January 30, 2023
I would actually like to give this book like 3.7 stars maybe. This is my least favorite book out of the series. I felt like there wasn’t a lot of substance in this book. Everything was surface level if that makes sense. Robby was also always crying. I was like come on dude dry it up. I know he’s sensitive, but it was almost ridiculous.
One thing I like about Onley’s books is that shit always hits the fan at the end. I just think it adds a little pizazz. When that inevitably happened in this book, I was actually shocked at what went down. It was crazy.
I didn’t care much for how this ended. The last chapter ended like on a cliffhanger and then we jumped right to the epilogue. I would’ve liked reading how things got resolved before we skipped a year into the future but whatevz.
One thing I like about Onley’s books is that shit always hits the fan at the end. I just think it adds a little pizazz. When that inevitably happened in this book, I was actually shocked at what went down. It was crazy.
I didn’t care much for how this ended. The last chapter ended like on a cliffhanger and then we jumped right to the epilogue. I would’ve liked reading how things got resolved before we skipped a year into the future but whatevz.
July 5, 2023
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I wasn’t really keen on reading this book because of Calder being such a massive manwhore (everyone else’s words, lol), but thankfully it wasn’t a huge part of the book other than a couple of mentions, and I ended up really loving it. He was really sweet with Robby. When it was mentioned, it was more funny than anything else, which helped a bunch.
«‘You fucked his wife…and his son.’ Yep. There it was. What could he say? ‘Not at the same time?’»
Oh, Robby. Sweet, slightly dramatic Robby who cries a lot. I didn’t know what to expect after his meltdown in the previous book, but I love him, lol. He has had a really rough time, and doesn’t feel like anyone notices or loves him. Definitely one of my favorite kinds of MC. Characters like Robby can definitely become annoying, but I think Onley James is really good at straddling the line. It helps that both Robby himself and Calder acknowledges that he’s quite emotional and dramatic. To be fair, he has good reasons for being both of those things, in my opinion. I am really enjoying this series.
I also love that drunk-Robby gets tattooed or pierced. A lot. He even has a smiley-piercing, which is the cutest ever. This innocent, virgin, Hollywood-star twink has a bunch of tats and piercings that go against everything he does or says while sober, lol.
I laughed out loud every time someone commented on Robby’s dog, Casanova. I’m gonna post a bunch of quotes below, because it’s too funny. And I mean all the quotes.
«It took him forever to find it, lurking like some mutant sewer rat just behind the toilet.»
«Calder stopped at the conference room door where Robby sat snuggling his demonic looking dog.»
«Casanova had made himself at home on the back of Calder’s sofa, his eyes somehow watching both sides of the room at the same time […].»
«‘I gotta ask. Where did you get that dog?’ The boy glanced over at Casanova and smiled the first genuine smile Calder had seen in a while. ‘The Glendale Humane Society.’ ‘Did you lose a bet?’»
«Linc jammed his finger down on a button. ‘Get the client in here, please,’ he growled into the intercom before releasing the button. After a moment, he jabbed it down again. ‘Keep the dog out there. It gives me the creeps.’»
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I wasn’t really keen on reading this book because of Calder being such a massive manwhore (everyone else’s words, lol), but thankfully it wasn’t a huge part of the book other than a couple of mentions, and I ended up really loving it. He was really sweet with Robby. When it was mentioned, it was more funny than anything else, which helped a bunch.
«‘You fucked his wife…and his son.’ Yep. There it was. What could he say? ‘Not at the same time?’»
Oh, Robby. Sweet, slightly dramatic Robby who cries a lot. I didn’t know what to expect after his meltdown in the previous book, but I love him, lol. He has had a really rough time, and doesn’t feel like anyone notices or loves him. Definitely one of my favorite kinds of MC. Characters like Robby can definitely become annoying, but I think Onley James is really good at straddling the line. It helps that both Robby himself and Calder acknowledges that he’s quite emotional and dramatic. To be fair, he has good reasons for being both of those things, in my opinion. I am really enjoying this series.
I also love that drunk-Robby gets tattooed or pierced. A lot. He even has a smiley-piercing, which is the cutest ever. This innocent, virgin, Hollywood-star twink has a bunch of tats and piercings that go against everything he does or says while sober, lol.
I laughed out loud every time someone commented on Robby’s dog, Casanova. I’m gonna post a bunch of quotes below, because it’s too funny. And I mean all the quotes.
«It took him forever to find it, lurking like some mutant sewer rat just behind the toilet.»
«Calder stopped at the conference room door where Robby sat snuggling his demonic looking dog.»
«Casanova had made himself at home on the back of Calder’s sofa, his eyes somehow watching both sides of the room at the same time […].»
«‘I gotta ask. Where did you get that dog?’ The boy glanced over at Casanova and smiled the first genuine smile Calder had seen in a while. ‘The Glendale Humane Society.’ ‘Did you lose a bet?’»
«Linc jammed his finger down on a button. ‘Get the client in here, please,’ he growled into the intercom before releasing the button. After a moment, he jabbed it down again. ‘Keep the dog out there. It gives me the creeps.’»
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March 4, 2020
I enjoyed this story as much as the previous in the series. This book differed from the others slightly in a way of it not having obvious Daddy/Boy dynamics, but it still featured two men who had need to care and be cared for a little bit more than average. It was light on suspense but very heavy on angst and personal issues both Robbie and Calder had to overcome to be happy. I like how Ms James writes her men: bent, hurt and maybe even dented but never fully broken, waiting for someone to patch them back together. An ultimate manwhore who is tamed by the sweetest virgin is a lovely combination!
Ms James touched a subject of religious cult, and I am glad to say that it was well written and didn't overshadow the story or the MCs. I liked both men. Robbie was such a sweetheart with a spine of steel, even though he refused to see himself for who he was - a survivor. Calder, poor dear man. I just wanted to hug him. He ran from love so hard without realizing how desperately he needed it. I think those two came together at the right moment - Robbie shed his past and Calder could finally focus on Robbie and forget the demons that plagued him.
The intensity picked up closer to the end. There were moments where the book could go in any direction. I liked how the people and events collided. Some things I didn't see coming and was pleasantly surprised. I like Ms James writing style - it's very lively and so easy to read, I like her naughty humor and boy, does she now how to get her men hot and bothered. I loved the story, the characters and how both Robbie and Calder ended up. Good story.
Ms James touched a subject of religious cult, and I am glad to say that it was well written and didn't overshadow the story or the MCs. I liked both men. Robbie was such a sweetheart with a spine of steel, even though he refused to see himself for who he was - a survivor. Calder, poor dear man. I just wanted to hug him. He ran from love so hard without realizing how desperately he needed it. I think those two came together at the right moment - Robbie shed his past and Calder could finally focus on Robbie and forget the demons that plagued him.
The intensity picked up closer to the end. There were moments where the book could go in any direction. I liked how the people and events collided. Some things I didn't see coming and was pleasantly surprised. I like Ms James writing style - it's very lively and so easy to read, I like her naughty humor and boy, does she now how to get her men hot and bothered. I loved the story, the characters and how both Robbie and Calder ended up. Good story.
April 9, 2020
Well I’ve finished these books in a flash ! Easy to read, quite predictable and yet I still love a good age gap / alpha / daddy storyline. While there’s angst and trauma you just know it’s going to be fine ... a very steady storyline
April 4, 2023
Okay if you don't have nothing better to read
May 8, 2021
last 25% sucked. why do these guys make the most obvious mistakes ("huh, i think i will just leave my bf who is on the run alone with his sister and turn my phone off!" and "i think i will attempt to storm a compound full of armed n dangerous ppl by myself") despite EVERYTHING they supposedly know? it feels very lazy. and yeah, the last chapter ended abrupt and the epilogue was.... not good.
June 30, 2021
Sexy. Nonsensical.
Yes, I’m finishing the series, but I can’t say I love these books.
Yes, I’m finishing the series, but I can’t say I love these books.
June 11, 2021
Once again, James strains the plausible to the point of ridiculousness. Robbie is supposedly a famous actor who, apparently, never once has to work or has ANY obligations throughout the entire book? Calder is afraid of committment and loves to sleep around and one look at Robbie and he's suddenly a reformed man and has ZERO struggles with going from meeting the kid to marriage & kids in mere months? Robbie & his sister are in serious danger and Calder decides to abandon them with no protection at a critical moment for a personal errand and doesn't even bother to call the SECURITY FIRM HE WORKS FOR to send somebody over to cover him while he's gone?
Super insta-love, a frankly ridiculous plot, and I'm getting pretty annoyed at how all of the books end with the boys married no matter their circumstances or personalities because apparently that's the only way to have a happy ending? The one was pretty meh.
Super insta-love, a frankly ridiculous plot, and I'm getting pretty annoyed at how all of the books end with the boys married no matter their circumstances or personalities because apparently that's the only way to have a happy ending? The one was pretty meh.
October 22, 2022
2.75⭐ for Robby alone
Hmm. 🤔
I didn't like this one.
Many reasons.
🤍Robby seems like a catch, yet he's constantly putting himself down - I just couldn't hear it anymore.
❄️Robby is waiting for Calder to take pity on him and have sex with him. Like he's begging. A 22-year old cute Hollywood star, really?
☁️I just didn't feel the chemistry.
🌬️I usually don't mind the age gap, but in this case I did. I think a younger guy would be more appropriate for Robby's character.I wasn't sure if Robby settled because Calder was the first person to feel something for him, or would he really pick Calder if he didn't have such a low self-esteem?
🌨️Religion - I thought the point was getting Robby away from religion, not for him to dive even deeper? I absolutely didn't like that.
The MC's by themselves were really good characters, although Calder slightly less developed in my opinion, and I feel like they should have gotten a completely different story.
Robby got cheated out of a good story. I liked him best. He was a young, hot kid and this was absolutely not what I was expecting he'd get.
November 13, 2020
3.5 stars
Entertaining enough but I saw a lot of continuity issues. The plot just got too silly and far over the top for me.
Entertaining enough but I saw a lot of continuity issues. The plot just got too silly and far over the top for me.
March 19, 2024
3.5 stars.
Aww... this was sweet.
Some tropes/themes:
🏳🌈 Unapologetic sexual being is tamed by the sweet sweet boy
🏳🌈 Virgin unicorn tames the player
🏳🌈 Cults/religious trauma lite
I loved how unhinged Drunk Robby was. The play by play of his night out was hysterical. In the end he's training to be an Episcopal priest so I doubt we'll see any of future shenanigans in the rest of the series which is sad.
Both of these characters are broken in very different ways. They make a perfectly matched pair. There is no 3rd act breakup (THANK YOU ONLEY JAMES!) and the murder/mystery was just the right amount.
I really hope that chick from the funeral home makes a special appearance in future books. Because she was sooo cool.
Also, let us not forget how funny some of this book was. By the 10% mark I was dying. The laughs did die down after a bit but that's okay. It's hard to sustain that level of hahah
Calder: "My dick changes lives, man."
Aww... this was sweet.
Some tropes/themes:
🏳🌈 Unapologetic sexual being is tamed by the sweet sweet boy
🏳🌈 Virgin unicorn tames the player
🏳🌈 Cults/religious trauma lite
I loved how unhinged Drunk Robby was. The play by play of his night out was hysterical. In the end he's training to be an Episcopal priest so I doubt we'll see any of future shenanigans in the rest of the series which is sad.
Both of these characters are broken in very different ways. They make a perfectly matched pair. There is no 3rd act breakup (THANK YOU ONLEY JAMES!) and the murder/mystery was just the right amount.
I really hope that chick from the funeral home makes a special appearance in future books. Because she was sooo cool.
Also, let us not forget how funny some of this book was. By the 10% mark I was dying. The laughs did die down after a bit but that's okay. It's hard to sustain that level of hahah
Calder: "My dick changes lives, man."
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September 2, 2021
Manwhore and a virgin trope and loved it! Robby was a hot mess in the beginning but he was the sweetest with his ugly mutt and Calder was wrapped around his finger right from the start. The two together were adorable snuggling watching movies and hot as hell in the bedroom,bathroom , hallway ect. 😂🔥 Calder was so patient and caring while helping Robby explore his desires.
Trigger warnings : cults, discussions on sex trafficking
April 19, 2020
Love this series!
Though not nearly as kinky as the first two books in the series, Exasperating is still hot. It's age-gap, hurt-comfort, bodyguard-falls-for-client, and as tenderly sweet as it is sexy.
Though not nearly as kinky as the first two books in the series, Exasperating is still hot. It's age-gap, hurt-comfort, bodyguard-falls-for-client, and as tenderly sweet as it is sexy.
September 30, 2025
I don’t really know what to think about this book. The only way I can describe it is that I started with a feeling of "meh", and that stayed until maybe the last part where the real drama finally hit. Don’t get me wrong, the spice was good as always, and I do like Robby and Calder together, but they’re definitely not my favorite couple in the series.
I love Robby—he’s so precious and cute, and I could connect with his loneliness and his desire to be seen. But I hated how invisible he thought he was, and while his overthinking, fears, and insecurities were relatable, they were also frustrating at times. With Calder, I expected something different. He was more put together than I thought he’d be, and he was really sweet to Robby, but still, I felt like something was missing. I have to admit I loved that Calder was willing to quit his job so he could have sex with Robby, and every time Robby cried and Calder said, “I hate when you cry, angel. You’re breaking my heart.” it completely melted my heart. And don’t get me started on the pet name ‘Angel’ it will forever be one of my favorites.
“You are killing me here, kid. I’m trying to be the bigger person. You deserve better than me.”
Robby sucked in a shaky breath, dropping his hands to his sides. “But I just want you.”
Calder leaned in until his lips almost touched Robby’s cheek. “You have no idea what you’re saying. This is a very bad idea. I’m not a good guy.”
“Then prove it,” Robby murmured. “Be the bad guy. Use me up. Teach me.”
“I quit a six-figure job for you. I mean, don’t get me wrong, that ass is fantastic, but I wouldn’t quit just to have sex with you. I could have lied to Linc, but I knew the minute he saw us together he’d see what everybody probably sees when I’m with you, and that’s that you own me, sweetness. I’d do anything for you.”
“I call you angel face because you have the sweetest face I’ve ever seen.”
“Like a baby?” Robby muttered, his heart sinking.
Calder risked a glance at him. “Don’t pout, sweetness. I’ve spent more than one night thinking about dirtying up that angelic face.”
I really don’t know how to feel about Robby becoming a preacher. I mean, to each their own, but based on the Robby we saw throughout the book, I just didn’t buy it. His sister Rebecca does mention people listening to him, but aside from that, it felt out of nowhere. What I did love were the two organizations they created for Jennifer and Megan. And the cult storyline was so interesting—I don’t think I have ever read a book that includes that type of thing—but I wish it had been explored more deeply. I didn’t feel Robby’s trauma as strongly because it didn’t feel like a main focus until the very end or in a few scattered moments when he talked about his family. Same with Calder’s trauma, it was touched on here and there but the book kept circling back to Robby’s insecurities and Calder’s feelings of unworthiness. Their relationship was good, but they went around in circles over the same issues, which dragged it down for me.
Not a lot to say, if I’m being honest. It was an okay book, I did enjoy it, but I feel like nothing really happens until the end. I loved the last two chapters—they were drama packed.
I hate when a book doesn’t give me a lot because I don’t know how to rate it. I will settle with a 3 stars rating because it wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t really… anything, and that ending was so abrupt—something that really surprised me coming from this author.
I love Robby—he’s so precious and cute, and I could connect with his loneliness and his desire to be seen. But I hated how invisible he thought he was, and while his overthinking, fears, and insecurities were relatable, they were also frustrating at times. With Calder, I expected something different. He was more put together than I thought he’d be, and he was really sweet to Robby, but still, I felt like something was missing. I have to admit I loved that Calder was willing to quit his job so he could have sex with Robby, and every time Robby cried and Calder said, “I hate when you cry, angel. You’re breaking my heart.” it completely melted my heart. And don’t get me started on the pet name ‘Angel’ it will forever be one of my favorites.
“You are killing me here, kid. I’m trying to be the bigger person. You deserve better than me.”
Robby sucked in a shaky breath, dropping his hands to his sides. “But I just want you.”
Calder leaned in until his lips almost touched Robby’s cheek. “You have no idea what you’re saying. This is a very bad idea. I’m not a good guy.”
“Then prove it,” Robby murmured. “Be the bad guy. Use me up. Teach me.”
“I quit a six-figure job for you. I mean, don’t get me wrong, that ass is fantastic, but I wouldn’t quit just to have sex with you. I could have lied to Linc, but I knew the minute he saw us together he’d see what everybody probably sees when I’m with you, and that’s that you own me, sweetness. I’d do anything for you.”
“I call you angel face because you have the sweetest face I’ve ever seen.”
“Like a baby?” Robby muttered, his heart sinking.
Calder risked a glance at him. “Don’t pout, sweetness. I’ve spent more than one night thinking about dirtying up that angelic face.”
I really don’t know how to feel about Robby becoming a preacher. I mean, to each their own, but based on the Robby we saw throughout the book, I just didn’t buy it. His sister Rebecca does mention people listening to him, but aside from that, it felt out of nowhere. What I did love were the two organizations they created for Jennifer and Megan. And the cult storyline was so interesting—I don’t think I have ever read a book that includes that type of thing—but I wish it had been explored more deeply. I didn’t feel Robby’s trauma as strongly because it didn’t feel like a main focus until the very end or in a few scattered moments when he talked about his family. Same with Calder’s trauma, it was touched on here and there but the book kept circling back to Robby’s insecurities and Calder’s feelings of unworthiness. Their relationship was good, but they went around in circles over the same issues, which dragged it down for me.
Not a lot to say, if I’m being honest. It was an okay book, I did enjoy it, but I feel like nothing really happens until the end. I loved the last two chapters—they were drama packed.
I hate when a book doesn’t give me a lot because I don’t know how to rate it. I will settle with a 3 stars rating because it wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t really… anything, and that ending was so abrupt—something that really surprised me coming from this author.
January 22, 2024
I was not a fan of the ending of this. I am not religious, but I really didn’t like that Robby became a preacher at the end. Maybe some ppl who are religious like to see themselves in their mm romance, but none of Onley’s books have ever touched on religion before. Quite the opposite. Her characters are usually extremely questionable (just how I like it).
I also really didn’t like how they opened up a shelter for victims of trafficking at the end. No one who was the son of a cult leader that had child brides should be allowed within a mile of vulnerable women and children. We read their story and we know Robby and Calder are good ppl, but in real life you can never know with 100% certainty, and Robby’s past is waaay too sketch. Someone should have put a stop to that.
I also really didn’t like how they opened up a shelter for victims of trafficking at the end. No one who was the son of a cult leader that had child brides should be allowed within a mile of vulnerable women and children. We read their story and we know Robby and Calder are good ppl, but in real life you can never know with 100% certainty, and Robby’s past is waaay too sketch. Someone should have put a stop to that.
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March 11, 2024
Full RTC but how annoying that this whole book is ruined in the epilogue 🥲 not Robbie going BACK TO THE CHURCH? Jesus fuck
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February 6, 2023
Actual rating: 3.5
April 8, 2020
A Joyfully Jay review.
4 stars
Exasperating by Onley James is the third novel in the Elite Protection Services series and the first where there is a little less kink and more focus on the aspects of how love heals deep wounds left from a fractured past. Both Robby and Calder suffer from incidences in their background that have left them hurt and gun-shy when it comes to trusting others and letting them in to their hearts. For Robby, it stems from an abysmal self-esteem issue and the idea that no one ever really sees him for who he is and therefore he is often passed over and alone. For Calder, a past traumatic event in his family and a failure during his time in a previous job have left him sure that he will fail anyone who is foolish enough to rely on him—emotionally or otherwise. So he floats from one sexual encounter to another, reveling in the bad boy persona he uses to hide the pain deep inside. When the two are thrown together, the sparks go off immediately. Calder has assured Linc he will not take Robby’s virginity—but that doesn’t mean the two men can’t play. So begins their journey down a slippery slope that will either end in admitting they love each other or prove that both are right about not being relationship material.
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4 stars
Exasperating by Onley James is the third novel in the Elite Protection Services series and the first where there is a little less kink and more focus on the aspects of how love heals deep wounds left from a fractured past. Both Robby and Calder suffer from incidences in their background that have left them hurt and gun-shy when it comes to trusting others and letting them in to their hearts. For Robby, it stems from an abysmal self-esteem issue and the idea that no one ever really sees him for who he is and therefore he is often passed over and alone. For Calder, a past traumatic event in his family and a failure during his time in a previous job have left him sure that he will fail anyone who is foolish enough to rely on him—emotionally or otherwise. So he floats from one sexual encounter to another, reveling in the bad boy persona he uses to hide the pain deep inside. When the two are thrown together, the sparks go off immediately. Calder has assured Linc he will not take Robby’s virginity—but that doesn’t mean the two men can’t play. So begins their journey down a slippery slope that will either end in admitting they love each other or prove that both are right about not being relationship material.
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September 2, 2024
2.6 ⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5/5
Format: ebook
Blah. I think I had the highest hopes for this book and that’s why I’m feeling so disappointed right now. I loved Robby and Calder from the previous books but I didn’t love them so much in their book.
Listen, every book I’ve read by Onley James so far has been insta-love, but this is the first book where I just wasn’t buying it. Robby was supposed to be devastated over Elijah. I mean, he was blacking out and getting piercings and tattoos constantly and then just…stops? Because Calder is paying attention to him? I mean, maybe. But no. I wanted more buildup. Calder also went from “I cannot ever be committed to one person because I’m terrible and selfish” to “I love you, too” a handful of chapters later. Boo. Give me just a little bit of angst.
Also the competing themes of both sex trafficking and cults was a lot. Would’ve been better to just stick with one, but both took up so much of the plot that we were left with way less of the relationship than in the first two books. There was just way too much going on, and the jump from the last chapter to the epilogue was whiplash-inducing. Like, that’s it? Wild.
I don’t know. Maybe I’m just super critical because I loved Captivating so much and I thought these characters would be so good together, but it just wasn’t my cup of tea. Also Robby becoming a preacher after growing up in a cult and almost getting killed by his cult leader father is insane to me. The whole epilogue gave me the ick.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5/5
Format: ebook
Blah. I think I had the highest hopes for this book and that’s why I’m feeling so disappointed right now. I loved Robby and Calder from the previous books but I didn’t love them so much in their book.
Listen, every book I’ve read by Onley James so far has been insta-love, but this is the first book where I just wasn’t buying it. Robby was supposed to be devastated over Elijah. I mean, he was blacking out and getting piercings and tattoos constantly and then just…stops? Because Calder is paying attention to him? I mean, maybe. But no. I wanted more buildup. Calder also went from “I cannot ever be committed to one person because I’m terrible and selfish” to “I love you, too” a handful of chapters later. Boo. Give me just a little bit of angst.
Also the competing themes of both sex trafficking and cults was a lot. Would’ve been better to just stick with one, but both took up so much of the plot that we were left with way less of the relationship than in the first two books. There was just way too much going on, and the jump from the last chapter to the epilogue was whiplash-inducing. Like, that’s it? Wild.
I don’t know. Maybe I’m just super critical because I loved Captivating so much and I thought these characters would be so good together, but it just wasn’t my cup of tea. Also Robby becoming a preacher after growing up in a cult and almost getting killed by his cult leader father is insane to me. The whole epilogue gave me the ick.
March 2, 2020
Sexual sensei
Onley James knows how to make you feel and her characters are unforgettable. I love, love, love this entire family, especially Charlie and Wyatt. Each and every one of them never fail to make me laugh with their wit, banter and sigh with happiness from all of the love. By the way, I wish I could meet Cas so I can smush his face.
I didn’t expect this out of Robby but I should have. When he decides to go for something, he goes all out. He is so special and deserves all the love. Plus I like his sass. Calder though is full of wonderful surprises and he is so very sexy. He also makes an excellent teacher and Robby is an attentive student. They left scorch marks on my Kindle. I love how tender and gentle Calder can be but also how fierce he is when it comes to Robby. “Places aren’t home home, angel. People are.” Calder and Robby are my new home. I couldn’t stop laughing or applauding at parts of this book; whereas, others broke my heart. I wanted to hug Robby and Calder the entire time while reading this book and I can’t help but to fall in love with these characters.
Onley James knows how to make you feel and her characters are unforgettable. I love, love, love this entire family, especially Charlie and Wyatt. Each and every one of them never fail to make me laugh with their wit, banter and sigh with happiness from all of the love. By the way, I wish I could meet Cas so I can smush his face.
I didn’t expect this out of Robby but I should have. When he decides to go for something, he goes all out. He is so special and deserves all the love. Plus I like his sass. Calder though is full of wonderful surprises and he is so very sexy. He also makes an excellent teacher and Robby is an attentive student. They left scorch marks on my Kindle. I love how tender and gentle Calder can be but also how fierce he is when it comes to Robby. “Places aren’t home home, angel. People are.” Calder and Robby are my new home. I couldn’t stop laughing or applauding at parts of this book; whereas, others broke my heart. I wanted to hug Robby and Calder the entire time while reading this book and I can’t help but to fall in love with these characters.
June 6, 2022
3.5⭐
This is probably my least favorite Onley James book. It was still good, but something about this one just didn't quite work for me. I LOVED the characters. Robby is a precious bean who deserves to be protected at all cost. But the plot as a whole was a little convoluted and had way too much packed in. And personally I'm pretending that epilogue never happened....
This is probably my least favorite Onley James book. It was still good, but something about this one just didn't quite work for me. I LOVED the characters. Robby is a precious bean who deserves to be protected at all cost. But the plot as a whole was a little convoluted and had way too much packed in. And personally I'm pretending that epilogue never happened....
April 17, 2021
This one was my favorite of the series, followed closely by Shep and Elijah.
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