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Warrior Camp #3
Love's Denial
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As a warrior of his race, Yuri Stanalovic has always completed each assignment as expected, regardless of his needs or feelings. So, when tasked with a mission requiring his special gift, Yuri immediately accepts and heads out to France. The Grand Duc Dominic Reynard Courtland Aldrich spent most of his life in the best boarding schools in England preparing to fill the role of heir to the throne.
After his parents were murdered as a child, Dominic lived a lonely life, without love. Spending most of his life heeding the council of his parent's advisors, Dominic began to lose his true self. When Yuri discovers the life of the Grand Duc is in his hands, he wants nothing more than to keep Dominic safe. But can love prevail when it has been denied for a lifetime?
As a warrior of his race, Yuri Stanalovic has always completed each assignment as expected, regardless of his needs or feelings. So, when tasked with a mission requiring his special gift, Yuri immediately accepts and heads out to France. The Grand Duc Dominic Reynard Courtland Aldrich spent most of his life in the best boarding schools in England preparing to fill the role of heir to the throne.
After his parents were murdered as a child, Dominic lived a lonely life, without love. Spending most of his life heeding the council of his parent's advisors, Dominic began to lose his true self. When Yuri discovers the life of the Grand Duc is in his hands, he wants nothing more than to keep Dominic safe. But can love prevail when it has been denied for a lifetime?
163 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 16, 2010
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August 14, 2014
2.5 stars. Typically oversexed, cheesy dialogue and amateurish writing for this book. However I love the bigger alpha male and much smaller and submissive mate. What I hate is when the small mate goes from an adult, in this case a King, to a raging hormonal teen. Complete with giggling, whining, crying and temper tantrums. It's pathetic. I would just once like to see a grown up relationship, where there isn't any crying unless something really tragic happens. Where someone doesn't whisper, snicker or sneer unless the character or situation really calls for it. Where a stupid misunderstanding didn't qualify for character conflict. Where sex didn't occur at inappropriate moments, and where intimacy and sex aren't confused for being the same thing.
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June 14, 2020
Sure it was a rather light read, but there are some dialoques not to be diminished. Only quote a little here :
["Do you think I did the right thing?"
"I do, and not just because Matteo's my friend." I let him go and ran my hands through my hair. I also wanted to check that Dominic was listening to this next part. "Our parents are only vampires, they're not gods. They aren't infallible or always right. We learn from them, we love them, but in the end, we are our own men. In the end, can you look yourself in the mirror every morning and be proud of the man you are, after testifying against your father?"].
["Do you think I did the right thing?"
"I do, and not just because Matteo's my friend." I let him go and ran my hands through my hair. I also wanted to check that Dominic was listening to this next part. "Our parents are only vampires, they're not gods. They aren't infallible or always right. We learn from them, we love them, but in the end, we are our own men. In the end, can you look yourself in the mirror every morning and be proud of the man you are, after testifying against your father?"].
August 27, 2017
Not that good. Needs more working. It is too short.
March 22, 2011
There's just not a whole lot to do sexually that Joyee Flynn does not have in this book. The scenes are smoking hot, so if you enjoy adventurous rendezvous, this book will not disappoint.
Love's Denial is the third in the Warrior Camp series of books. The book is full of "sex god" level vampires. What I like most about Ms. Flynn's books is that they include characters from her previous books. If you fall in love with the couple or group in the first book, you don't have to say goodbye, as their happily ever after continues.
Yuri is the first to be introduced in this tale. While he's the typical alpha male, his longing for something more than one night stands is obvious. Dominique is a complicated submissive since he's royalty and totally in the closet. The M/M genre of books is overflowing with characters who follow the pattern of dominant, masculine male meets submissive, sensitive almost “damsel in distress” male. Joyee Flynn is fantastic about blurring these lines by creating realistic, developed personalities who are both dominant and sensitive; submissive and masculine.
Attention to detail is paramount in importance to me as it lends legitimacy to any story. This is Joyee Flynn's strong suit. You'll find that she explains the “gifts” her vampires possess in amazing detail. She even goes so far as to include a flight schedule with times in different countries, and I checked: she got it right.
If you've read her previous books in this series, you'll be glad to find that Alexander, Dimitri, Matteo, and Nate are active participants in this book. Keep in mind that this is a book about warriors, and as such, includes combat and violence. It is my opinion that the action helps move the book along, and is not secondary to the love scenes. There are several different types of sex scenes in this book from rough, voyeuristic encounters, to tender lovemaking. All are amazingly detailed which makes sense with this particular author.
I am giving this book four cherries only because I am comparing it to her other works. Love's Denial is a fast paced, intensely erotic book that will get your heart pumping. This is a must read for any M/M enthusiast but I do recommend reading the first two in the series before indulging in this book. I'll close with my favorite quote from the book: "I'm not an easy man...but I promise to give you every part of me if you'll keep my heart safe."
Originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
Love's Denial is the third in the Warrior Camp series of books. The book is full of "sex god" level vampires. What I like most about Ms. Flynn's books is that they include characters from her previous books. If you fall in love with the couple or group in the first book, you don't have to say goodbye, as their happily ever after continues.
Yuri is the first to be introduced in this tale. While he's the typical alpha male, his longing for something more than one night stands is obvious. Dominique is a complicated submissive since he's royalty and totally in the closet. The M/M genre of books is overflowing with characters who follow the pattern of dominant, masculine male meets submissive, sensitive almost “damsel in distress” male. Joyee Flynn is fantastic about blurring these lines by creating realistic, developed personalities who are both dominant and sensitive; submissive and masculine.
Attention to detail is paramount in importance to me as it lends legitimacy to any story. This is Joyee Flynn's strong suit. You'll find that she explains the “gifts” her vampires possess in amazing detail. She even goes so far as to include a flight schedule with times in different countries, and I checked: she got it right.
If you've read her previous books in this series, you'll be glad to find that Alexander, Dimitri, Matteo, and Nate are active participants in this book. Keep in mind that this is a book about warriors, and as such, includes combat and violence. It is my opinion that the action helps move the book along, and is not secondary to the love scenes. There are several different types of sex scenes in this book from rough, voyeuristic encounters, to tender lovemaking. All are amazingly detailed which makes sense with this particular author.
I am giving this book four cherries only because I am comparing it to her other works. Love's Denial is a fast paced, intensely erotic book that will get your heart pumping. This is a must read for any M/M enthusiast but I do recommend reading the first two in the series before indulging in this book. I'll close with my favorite quote from the book: "I'm not an easy man...but I promise to give you every part of me if you'll keep my heart safe."
Originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
March 14, 2012
typical joyee flynn serial romance. nothing fantastic, nothing so bad it can't be finished. what is typical joyee flynn? imagine a shorter harlequin romance but with no t&a (see, i was going to write no surprise pregnancies, but... yeah.).
out of sheer laziness, i will be using this as my template for all books by :
joyee flynn
sunny day
lynn hagen
stormy glenn
scarlett hyacinth
carol lynne
gabrielle evans
unless otherwise noted. i'd apologize, but i'm not sorry. i figure it's about as much time as they put into their books. dammit! well, i made it all the way to the end being rather moderate in my assessment. that's a win
out of sheer laziness, i will be using this as my template for all books by :
joyee flynn
sunny day
lynn hagen
stormy glenn
scarlett hyacinth
carol lynne
gabrielle evans
unless otherwise noted. i'd apologize, but i'm not sorry. i figure it's about as much time as they put into their books. dammit! well, i made it all the way to the end being rather moderate in my assessment. that's a win
April 19, 2015
This was another great addition to the Warrior Camp series. Yet more details about the vampires and their councils are revealed, and the two pairs from book one and two reappear briefly.
The main focus this time around is on the big, bad warrior Yuri. He is sent to guard the French vampire king, Dominic. Life-threatening situations, court intrigue and hot sex ensue. Both characters had their flaws, and I loved seeing them come together.
Even though the story didn't quite make it to 4 stars for me, I think this is the best book in the series. I look forward to the next one.
The main focus this time around is on the big, bad warrior Yuri. He is sent to guard the French vampire king, Dominic. Life-threatening situations, court intrigue and hot sex ensue. Both characters had their flaws, and I loved seeing them come together.
Even though the story didn't quite make it to 4 stars for me, I think this is the best book in the series. I look forward to the next one.
October 23, 2010
Wow! This is soooo much better than the two books previous in the series. I would give a 4.5 so rounding it up to 5. I love Yuri and Dominic. I loved that Yuri came in to do a job and his affair with Dominic didn't cause him to loose focus, even with as tumultuous as it got. You got to see Yuri in action out of the bedroom kicking Zakasacs butt as well as action in the bedroom. OMG, I never thought I would find that much hair on a man attractive! (You have to read it to find out what I mean!) Great story all around!
November 6, 2012
Okay I know alot of other people did not like this series. Howeever in my opinion I think they are completely crazy. Yeah these aren't the best books you can pick up but you don't read these types of books with the highest of expectations anyway. With that said though. In my opinion the writing is good (yes there can be improvements but it's still good), there are some great characters, and the storylines though can at time be annoying still succed in grabbing your attention. I totally recomend this one to anyone.
November 10, 2010
Better than the first two in the series, this one sees our main character travel to France on a protection mission. With another secret vampire power revealed, the baddies get bashed, the goodies get kissed and we again see the softer side of these mammoth males. I did enjoy this story more than the first two, although I didn't like reading about Rune being used again, even understanding that this was more for the development of Rune as a character for a future story. Nx
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 9, 2013
4.5 close to 5
This one was the best so far in this series, IMO. The writing seems smoother this time.
If you liked the others in this series even somewhat, you will like this one.
There is no sharing/3 ways, that seemed to be happening often.
There is one scene of Exhibitionism late in book.
Still waiting for Rune's story. (not sure what's going on in his head)
This one was the best so far in this series, IMO. The writing seems smoother this time.
If you liked the others in this series even somewhat, you will like this one.
There is no sharing/3 ways, that seemed to be happening often.
There is one scene of Exhibitionism late in book.
Still waiting for Rune's story. (not sure what's going on in his head)
November 22, 2014
Good God, everything is still circling around sex, but at least it was only in the second half of this book, small favours. Anyway, sure I liked Yuri as a character, but I really wasn't interesting in his sex life with Dominic. The storyline in this first three books are so badly developed it's a terrible work.
October 22, 2015
This is for anyone reading this book, Charles Egan and Chuck are the same person. Since these names are interchanged through out, I found it very confusing. So if anyone is wondering, they are in fact the same person.
October 19, 2010
The books just keep getting better and better! Cannot wait for the books for lance and rune!
December 26, 2010
This series keeps getting better, I hope the next book is Rune's...
March 12, 2013
One of the best of the series...
Nice job.
I would like to know what happens with Lance, and the other post-trans :). Are they staying with Yuri and the Duc? or are they going back to the camp?
Nice job.
I would like to know what happens with Lance, and the other post-trans :). Are they staying with Yuri and the Duc? or are they going back to the camp?
August 12, 2013
I loved Dom and Yuri! Adorable and pretty hot!
February 14, 2014
I liked the series, but I would have liked to get to know more about Rune... He seemed like an interesting and kind of tragic character.
November 25, 2014
How are these really old and strong vampires so insecure. This is a good read as Yuri protects Dominic and learns his secret.
Characters from the first 2 books also make an appearance.
Characters from the first 2 books also make an appearance.
February 1, 2015
2.5* rounded up 'cause it's silly OTT fun.
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