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Inheritance
Cash McCord loves his life. He owns the family ranch, works hard and invites the occasional cowboy into his bed. All that changes when his brother Jack and Jack’s wife Val are killed in a car crash, leaving behind six kids.
Cash is made guardian along with Val’s brother Brad Rafferty. Brad couldn’t be more different than Cash. A Yankee, Brad is a video game developer who works twelve to fourteen hour days at his desk. The two men lock horns on sight, neither man happy to have the other around, but neither willing to give up guardianship of their nieces and nephews.
Can they manage to keep the kids together, and keep from killing each other at the same time?
Originally published in the Family Matters anthology
Cash is made guardian along with Val’s brother Brad Rafferty. Brad couldn’t be more different than Cash. A Yankee, Brad is a video game developer who works twelve to fourteen hour days at his desk. The two men lock horns on sight, neither man happy to have the other around, but neither willing to give up guardianship of their nieces and nephews.
Can they manage to keep the kids together, and keep from killing each other at the same time?
Originally published in the Family Matters anthology
88 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 5, 2013
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Sean Michael
652 books1,203 followersOften referred to as "Space Cowboy" and "Gangsta of Love" while still striving for the moniker of "Maurice," Sean Michael spends his days surfing, smutting, organizing his immense gourd collection and fantasizing about one day retiring on a small secluded island peopled entirely by horseshoe crabs. While collecting vast amounts of vintage gay pulp novels and mood rings, Sean whiles away the hours between dropping the f-bomb and persuing the kama sutra by channeling the long lost spirit of John Wayne and singing along with the soundtrack to "Chicago."
A long-time writer of complicated haiku, currently Sean is attempting to learn the advanced arts of plate spinning and soap carving sex toys.
Barring any of that? He'll stick with writing his stories, thanks, and rubbing pretty bodies together to see if they spark.
A long-time writer of complicated haiku, currently Sean is attempting to learn the advanced arts of plate spinning and soap carving sex toys.
Barring any of that? He'll stick with writing his stories, thanks, and rubbing pretty bodies together to see if they spark.
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February 9, 2017
This was a nice short story about family recovering from a tragedy to heal and put the family back together.
Cash McCord lost his brother Jack and Brad Rafferty lost his sister Val in a terrible car accident. The couple left behind six young kids and happened to have appointed both Cash and Brad as co-guardians. The problem was that Cash lived on his family ranch in Texas and Jack lived up north. The two adults had to navigate their own grief and also figure out how two single men will keep six young children from getting lost in the grief.
As with most novellas, there was no real character development and the romance between the Cash and Brad developed rather quickly. However, the chemistry between them was very enjoyable. Once they made the romantic connection, it seemed solid and that was so important especially for the children. I think their unity really helped the kids to feel safe and secure in their time of grief. It was nice to have men with minimal drama but plenty of integrity.
The kids added some levity to a heavy subject with their humorous questions to their gay uncles.
Cash McCord lost his brother Jack and Brad Rafferty lost his sister Val in a terrible car accident. The couple left behind six young kids and happened to have appointed both Cash and Brad as co-guardians. The problem was that Cash lived on his family ranch in Texas and Jack lived up north. The two adults had to navigate their own grief and also figure out how two single men will keep six young children from getting lost in the grief.
As with most novellas, there was no real character development and the romance between the Cash and Brad developed rather quickly. However, the chemistry between them was very enjoyable. Once they made the romantic connection, it seemed solid and that was so important especially for the children. I think their unity really helped the kids to feel safe and secure in their time of grief. It was nice to have men with minimal drama but plenty of integrity.
The kids added some levity to a heavy subject with their humorous questions to their gay uncles.
February 8, 2018
I liked the setting very much. Two men who only knew each other through family gatherings suddenly become the legal guardians to six kids after the kids' parents die in a tragic accident. In their will, mom and dad request their brothers to take care of the children.
So a Texan cowboy and a computer game designer suddenly become daddies to 6 kids...
Of course, they fall in love over bottle feeding and changing diapers and have lots of sex without the kids disturbing them.
You may judge the realism of this story yourself.
Add in an evil grandmother who wants to fight the custody arrangement and you'll get a pretty wild short story...
My biggest concern, however, is the complete lack of a trauma after the parents died. I think this should have been dealt with much more carefully. As it is, it seemed like a convenient way to have two gay single guys get thrown together with 6 small kids and see what happens.
Yeah. 3 stars!
So a Texan cowboy and a computer game designer suddenly become daddies to 6 kids...
Of course, they fall in love over bottle feeding and changing diapers and have lots of sex without the kids disturbing them.
You may judge the realism of this story yourself.
Add in an evil grandmother who wants to fight the custody arrangement and you'll get a pretty wild short story...
My biggest concern, however, is the complete lack of a trauma after the parents died. I think this should have been dealt with much more carefully. As it is, it seemed like a convenient way to have two gay single guys get thrown together with 6 small kids and see what happens.
Yeah. 3 stars!
November 7, 2013
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Hmmmm, what to write, what to say?
I really loved reading Inheritance. It tells the story of how two brothers-in-law gain co-custody of their six nephews and nieces after the tragic death of the parents in a car crash. Surprisingly (or not), it is the remaining grandmother who is the villain in this story. She makes life a living hell for these two men who start out on a fist fight and end up in bed together for better or for worse. Their custody could last more or less twenty years and the two decided to make a go of their lives, despite all.
There were some hilarious scenes involving some ducking-from-spilling-tmi-to-not-so-naive kids whose questions were literally out of the mouths of babes. Then there was the eldest boy walking in on them making out and of course they had to sit him down and do some question and answer thingy. Quite uncomfortable, but totally expected, what with six kids running around the house.
There was really no sense of drama here, romance-wise. The two men were mature enough to get real and get down to the grind of raising kids. The grandmother was really the evil fashionista villain. She is just like a tick refusing to let go and just sucked their lives out of them with glee, derision and bigotry. This situation leads the men to just decide to go on a glorified vacation to Cash's ranch seals the deal for the grandmother to up her tyranny and the men to hold on to each other and their little family. Puke, dirty nappies and all.
And then.
The End.
Okay, so yeah. I was caught by surprise here. I was quite disappointed, but then again, it made me think this may just be the first book out of two or even three that may tell the tale of how these two men will work things out and settle the grandmother issue. Hence my rating. If the title just teased of something like Book #1 or Prelude or Prologue to an unfolding series, I would have been glad to rate this a 4. But there was none of that.
Don't get me wrong, I am a total fan of Sean Michael and I did enjoy this. It's just that this ending literally came out of nowhere and now I am stuck. Stuck in the wonderment of how all this will play out. I got teased. That's how I felt. Teased. But then again, my curiosity meter is up and pinging and I just want to know two things: Is this the End? Is this just a taste of more to come from these men and their new insta-family?
Hmmmm, what to write, what to say?
I really loved reading Inheritance. It tells the story of how two brothers-in-law gain co-custody of their six nephews and nieces after the tragic death of the parents in a car crash. Surprisingly (or not), it is the remaining grandmother who is the villain in this story. She makes life a living hell for these two men who start out on a fist fight and end up in bed together for better or for worse. Their custody could last more or less twenty years and the two decided to make a go of their lives, despite all.
There were some hilarious scenes involving some ducking-from-spilling-tmi-to-not-so-naive kids whose questions were literally out of the mouths of babes. Then there was the eldest boy walking in on them making out and of course they had to sit him down and do some question and answer thingy. Quite uncomfortable, but totally expected, what with six kids running around the house.
There was really no sense of drama here, romance-wise. The two men were mature enough to get real and get down to the grind of raising kids. The grandmother was really the evil fashionista villain. She is just like a tick refusing to let go and just sucked their lives out of them with glee, derision and bigotry. This situation leads the men to just decide to go on a glorified vacation to Cash's ranch seals the deal for the grandmother to up her tyranny and the men to hold on to each other and their little family. Puke, dirty nappies and all.
And then.
The End.
Okay, so yeah. I was caught by surprise here. I was quite disappointed, but then again, it made me think this may just be the first book out of two or even three that may tell the tale of how these two men will work things out and settle the grandmother issue. Hence my rating. If the title just teased of something like Book #1 or Prelude or Prologue to an unfolding series, I would have been glad to rate this a 4. But there was none of that.
Don't get me wrong, I am a total fan of Sean Michael and I did enjoy this. It's just that this ending literally came out of nowhere and now I am stuck. Stuck in the wonderment of how all this will play out. I got teased. That's how I felt. Teased. But then again, my curiosity meter is up and pinging and I just want to know two things: Is this the End? Is this just a taste of more to come from these men and their new insta-family?
October 2, 2018
3.5 stars! Short enjoyable novella with 2 likable MCs who become haters to lovers who find family and love after a tragedy. A little emotional at times but optimistic in outlook and a great HEA.
May 4, 2016
Cash and Bradley don’t have a lot in common besides the fact that their brother and sister got married and had a whole passel of children–-and the fact that both men are gay. Cash is a rancher, Bradley a video game designer, and neither of them has a clue how to raise a child, let alone six of them. And that isn’t much of a problem until both Jack and Val die and leave their children under the care of both men. Neither Cash nor Bradley can agree on how raise the kids, where to raise them, or when they will ever sleep again. But when it comes to the heat sparking between them, they might just find that they have something in common after all.
I really enjoyed the whole kid aspect of this book. I don’t know why anyone in their right mind would want to have six children—-my mom had four and I think we drove her insane by the time my little brother showed up-–but I loved how these two men had to learn to cope with this unexpected family that they have inherited. Neither of them expected to have children, so it was really like dropping them both into the deep end with their hands tied behind their backs and then asking them to sing the national anthem. Doable, but not easy, or a lot of fun.
The tension between Cash and Brad was great. I really love the whole enemies-to-lovers trope, and while I don’t think they could be considered real enemies, there is a lot of anger in the beginning of this story. They have both lost siblings, and they don’t really have a lot of family around that they actually like, so they have to deal with their grief as well as the overwhelming job of inheriting the responsibility of six children, all of them 13 or under. But their anger quickly becomes something a lot more heated, and a lot more fun. They also gain a whole new appreciation for door-locks.
As odd as it is for me to say this, I actually think there should have been a little less sex in this book. I mean, the sex was hot and really great to read, but I think the tension in the other parts of the story kind of suffered from not getting enough page time. The whole issue with Brad’s mother kept alternating between tense and not a problem at all. I like that they seemed intent on never giving her way, but they never really treat her like a threat, more of an annoyance, so I never felt like I should feel afraid that she may actually win. If there had been more uncertainty, I think I would have enjoyed the story a little bit more.
However, it was a cute story, and I laughed my ass off when a couple of the kids brought up the whole “sex” thing. Their reactions and attempts to change the subject were hilarious. It was an enjoyable story, and while I would have liked a bit more tension, for a short story, it was good. I would love to have a follow-up on how they get on after this story ends, though. A lot of stuff they are going to have to deal with, but it would make for a real interesting read.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
I really enjoyed the whole kid aspect of this book. I don’t know why anyone in their right mind would want to have six children—-my mom had four and I think we drove her insane by the time my little brother showed up-–but I loved how these two men had to learn to cope with this unexpected family that they have inherited. Neither of them expected to have children, so it was really like dropping them both into the deep end with their hands tied behind their backs and then asking them to sing the national anthem. Doable, but not easy, or a lot of fun.
The tension between Cash and Brad was great. I really love the whole enemies-to-lovers trope, and while I don’t think they could be considered real enemies, there is a lot of anger in the beginning of this story. They have both lost siblings, and they don’t really have a lot of family around that they actually like, so they have to deal with their grief as well as the overwhelming job of inheriting the responsibility of six children, all of them 13 or under. But their anger quickly becomes something a lot more heated, and a lot more fun. They also gain a whole new appreciation for door-locks.
As odd as it is for me to say this, I actually think there should have been a little less sex in this book. I mean, the sex was hot and really great to read, but I think the tension in the other parts of the story kind of suffered from not getting enough page time. The whole issue with Brad’s mother kept alternating between tense and not a problem at all. I like that they seemed intent on never giving her way, but they never really treat her like a threat, more of an annoyance, so I never felt like I should feel afraid that she may actually win. If there had been more uncertainty, I think I would have enjoyed the story a little bit more.
However, it was a cute story, and I laughed my ass off when a couple of the kids brought up the whole “sex” thing. Their reactions and attempts to change the subject were hilarious. It was an enjoyable story, and while I would have liked a bit more tension, for a short story, it was good. I would love to have a follow-up on how they get on after this story ends, though. A lot of stuff they are going to have to deal with, but it would make for a real interesting read.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
February 29, 2020
"Opposites attract" could be the subtitle for this book. Since I like stories where dealing with and getting over some of the superficial differences between two guys is half the fun, I looked forward to this one, and I wasn't disappointed. Cash, the cowboy, and Brad, the video game developer, are about as far apart as you can imagine - in terms of profession, temperament (north versus south), and almost everything else. The two things they have in common are their grief about losing their respective siblings in a car crash, and their determination to make sure their six nieces and nephews have as normal a life as possible. Oh yes, and they figure out they’re both gay. As to what the kids' lives should look like and where they should all live? Get ready for clashing convictions and one heck of a fight.
Please find my full review of the fourth edition on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review of the fourth edition on Rainbow Book Reviews.
October 19, 2017
I read the 3rd edition.
An enemy to lover and a helluva lots of sex and six children.
How could that mix in one story? It does, after all.
I liked how determined the two MCs to keep the children together and working on to build the family of their own hand in hand.
The sex though, it was hot but some of them I didn't think necessary.
The overly drama queen Grandmother made the story a bit spicy. But problem solved fast, and everybody's happy, well not the Grandmother, of course.
* I received the ARC from dreamspinner press in exchange of an unbiased and honest review*
An enemy to lover and a helluva lots of sex and six children.
How could that mix in one story? It does, after all.
I liked how determined the two MCs to keep the children together and working on to build the family of their own hand in hand.
The sex though, it was hot but some of them I didn't think necessary.
The overly drama queen Grandmother made the story a bit spicy. But problem solved fast, and everybody's happy, well not the Grandmother, of course.
* I received the ARC from dreamspinner press in exchange of an unbiased and honest review*
June 10, 2017
Really nicely written - solid characters and the plot totally works. It's a little short but SM packs everything in that needs to be there. Sweet little comfort read.
February 29, 2020
"Opposites attract" could be the subtitle for this book. Since I like stories where dealing with and getting over some of the superficial differences between two guys is half the fun, I looked forward to this one, and I wasn't disappointed. Cash, the cowboy, and Brad, the video game developer, are about as far apart as you can imagine - in terms of profession, temperament (north versus south), and almost everything else. The two things they have in common are their grief about losing their respective siblings in a car crash, and their determination to make sure their six nieces and nephews have as normal a life as possible. Oh yes, and they figure out they’re both gay. As to what the kids' lives should look like and where they should all live? Get ready for clashing convictions and one heck of a fight.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
June 29, 2019
I feel like the kids saved this story. This enemies to lovers story didn't quite gel for me, but I loved the interactions with the kids. And the dilemma of where to live and how it would affect the children made sense. The grandmother was OTT, though.
February 5, 2017
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through Wicked Reads.
Cash McCord and Bradley Rafferty are two very different men living very different lives, but when tragedy strikes them both, they won't ever be the same. With six children depending on them both, will they be able to settle their differences and make it work, or will they kill on another first?
I thought this was a nice short, sweet read. I don't think it quite lived up to it's full potential, but for as short as it was, there were plenty of relevant issues fit into it. There was quite a bit of sexiness fit in as well, almost too much for me. I really did enjoy the family dynamics between Cash, Brad, and the kids. I found it to be very sweet and endearing.
Overall, this was a quick, easy, and entertaining read for me and I'm sure plenty of readers will dive right in and enjoy it.
Cash McCord and Bradley Rafferty are two very different men living very different lives, but when tragedy strikes them both, they won't ever be the same. With six children depending on them both, will they be able to settle their differences and make it work, or will they kill on another first?
I thought this was a nice short, sweet read. I don't think it quite lived up to it's full potential, but for as short as it was, there were plenty of relevant issues fit into it. There was quite a bit of sexiness fit in as well, almost too much for me. I really did enjoy the family dynamics between Cash, Brad, and the kids. I found it to be very sweet and endearing.
Overall, this was a quick, easy, and entertaining read for me and I'm sure plenty of readers will dive right in and enjoy it.
February 2, 2017
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:
Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
This was a sweet story of two men, who don’ really know each other, who suddenly become fathers together. Cash and Brad are completely different, but need to work together to make the kids lives better without their parents. They both have some things they continue to dig their heels in on, but when their disagreement becomes physical they finally open their eyes and really get a look at each other.
Cash and Brad both want what is best for the kids and have to learn to work together. We get to connect to the characters through their eyes. I love seeing their love for their nieces and nephews and how much they are willing to give for them. Their relationship is a big part of what helps them make decisions and move their own and the kids’ lives forward. It was just what I expected from a sweet Sean Michael book.
Cover art by Bree Archer is wonderful connecting us with the characters.
Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
This was a sweet story of two men, who don’ really know each other, who suddenly become fathers together. Cash and Brad are completely different, but need to work together to make the kids lives better without their parents. They both have some things they continue to dig their heels in on, but when their disagreement becomes physical they finally open their eyes and really get a look at each other.
Cash and Brad both want what is best for the kids and have to learn to work together. We get to connect to the characters through their eyes. I love seeing their love for their nieces and nephews and how much they are willing to give for them. Their relationship is a big part of what helps them make decisions and move their own and the kids’ lives forward. It was just what I expected from a sweet Sean Michael book.
Cover art by Bree Archer is wonderful connecting us with the characters.
February 8, 2017
Improbable Until They Grab Each Other
Let's see: Brad's sister Val is married to Cash's brother Jack, and they are killed in a car wreck leaving Brad and Cash custody of their six children ranging in age from toddler to 13.
Already that's incongruous since both parents apparently knew each of them is gay--though Cash is out but didn't know about Brad.
Well, that solves everything.
You see, this is a super hot romance that is perfectly portrayed on the cover, and superbly detailed along with some subplots--including the obligatory homophobic parent of one of the MCs.
I read this on a long flight and loved every minute of it--interaction with the kids, and each other, was perfect from the start (although they do have a couple of bumps in the road).
Would like to see a sequel. Nicely done.
Let's see: Brad's sister Val is married to Cash's brother Jack, and they are killed in a car wreck leaving Brad and Cash custody of their six children ranging in age from toddler to 13.
Already that's incongruous since both parents apparently knew each of them is gay--though Cash is out but didn't know about Brad.
Well, that solves everything.
You see, this is a super hot romance that is perfectly portrayed on the cover, and superbly detailed along with some subplots--including the obligatory homophobic parent of one of the MCs.
I read this on a long flight and loved every minute of it--interaction with the kids, and each other, was perfect from the start (although they do have a couple of bumps in the road).
Would like to see a sequel. Nicely done.
January 6, 2014
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Favorite quote: He ignored the pain and concentrated on the taste -blood and cigaretes, coffee and pure man.
Favorite quote: He ignored the pain and concentrated on the taste -blood and cigaretes, coffee and pure man.
February 2, 2017
What a great story about survival after a tragic event. Sometimes we lose those that are closest too us but we have no choice but to pick up and move on with life the best that we can. That is exactly what happened with Cash and Brad.
Cash and Brad are brother in laws with six nieces and nephews from their brother Jack and sister Val. One night out of the blue Jack and Cal dies tragically in an auto accident. To their brothers they entrusted their most loved pocessions, their children. Both Cash and Brad was left equal guardianship to raise the children together.
This seemed such an impossible and stressful situation for both men because they are two very different people that live in two completely opposite ends of the US.
What started out looking as an impossible situation turned out to be so much more for both men. The more they got to know each other and the more they got into a routine of things with the kids the more everything started to come together all the way around. Both men started to fall for the other and took this impossible situation and turned it into a very realistic life for them and created a family for not only them but for the kids.
The only obstacle that was standing in their way was Brad and Val's mother who could not except not being in control. Soon both men would come to find out how out of control Brad's mother could become and both men do what they have to do in order to protect their new family.
This is a sad read but a happy read at the same time. Sometimes when you lose something or someone close to you, you gain something else in its path. For these two men they gained a loving relationship and six wonderful children that they love very much. It was like Val and Jack knew these two men was meant for each other and had a hand in bringing them together to create another family for their children in their absence. Very heart felt story very well written.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest opinion
Cash and Brad are brother in laws with six nieces and nephews from their brother Jack and sister Val. One night out of the blue Jack and Cal dies tragically in an auto accident. To their brothers they entrusted their most loved pocessions, their children. Both Cash and Brad was left equal guardianship to raise the children together.
This seemed such an impossible and stressful situation for both men because they are two very different people that live in two completely opposite ends of the US.
What started out looking as an impossible situation turned out to be so much more for both men. The more they got to know each other and the more they got into a routine of things with the kids the more everything started to come together all the way around. Both men started to fall for the other and took this impossible situation and turned it into a very realistic life for them and created a family for not only them but for the kids.
The only obstacle that was standing in their way was Brad and Val's mother who could not except not being in control. Soon both men would come to find out how out of control Brad's mother could become and both men do what they have to do in order to protect their new family.
This is a sad read but a happy read at the same time. Sometimes when you lose something or someone close to you, you gain something else in its path. For these two men they gained a loving relationship and six wonderful children that they love very much. It was like Val and Jack knew these two men was meant for each other and had a hand in bringing them together to create another family for their children in their absence. Very heart felt story very well written.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest opinion
May 6, 2017
Inheritance
By Sean Michael
Dreamspinner Press, 2017
Four Stars
This is a new edition of a 2014 book first published by Torquere Press. At only 88 pages, it’s a novella that certainly gets the job done. I, for one, would love to have seen it really fleshed out into a full novel, with more upfront about Cash McCord’s family ranch, as well as more exploration of Brad Rafferty’s northeastern WASP family.
It’s not that Sean Michael doesn’t do a good job within the constraints of the novella, but the set-up is so potentially interesting, right up to an including some more in-depth look at each of the six children the two men “inherit” from their siblings. Also, I wasn’t entirely convinced by Mrs. Rafferty’s behavior—something that certainly needed more exposition. I ended this wanting more.
By Sean Michael
Dreamspinner Press, 2017
Four Stars
This is a new edition of a 2014 book first published by Torquere Press. At only 88 pages, it’s a novella that certainly gets the job done. I, for one, would love to have seen it really fleshed out into a full novel, with more upfront about Cash McCord’s family ranch, as well as more exploration of Brad Rafferty’s northeastern WASP family.
It’s not that Sean Michael doesn’t do a good job within the constraints of the novella, but the set-up is so potentially interesting, right up to an including some more in-depth look at each of the six children the two men “inherit” from their siblings. Also, I wasn’t entirely convinced by Mrs. Rafferty’s behavior—something that certainly needed more exposition. I ended this wanting more.
July 14, 2018
The framework of the story is good. Two strangers, a cowboy and a geek get custody of their sibling's kids(6 of them !) after an accident. They don't get well at all, but despite their differences, they rally together for the kids' sake and soon find attracted to each other.
As i mentioned, the storyline is good, but it fell too short and its all happening too soon. Like they hate each other with disagreements all around and after a fight, its all good between them. Too much focus on sex rather than family interactions. Kids are shown happy other than a little tears in the beginning. No trauma at all? Also the evil mother in law seems to be popping in just to be an evil character in the story. Would have been a great story with all the gaps filled in and more details.
As i mentioned, the storyline is good, but it fell too short and its all happening too soon. Like they hate each other with disagreements all around and after a fight, its all good between them. Too much focus on sex rather than family interactions. Kids are shown happy other than a little tears in the beginning. No trauma at all? Also the evil mother in law seems to be popping in just to be an evil character in the story. Would have been a great story with all the gaps filled in and more details.
September 21, 2017
Well written and will hold your attention. Generally the characterizations were believable. While reading you need to watch carefully for jumps in the time lines (missed a couple places where the story jumped ahead for a few weeks).
Two gay men suddenly joint guardians of six children age 13 and younger.
Two gay men suddenly joint guardians of six children age 13 and younger.
July 14, 2018
Cash McCord and Brad Rafferty's siblings just died. And they're now in charge of six children. How are they supposed to make this work? Well, finding each other attractive sort of helps. And, while I didn't totally buy the HEA, I believed the attraction. The kids weren't total plot moppets but a little.
March 10, 2019
Inheritence: By Sean Michael
This book is great I really enjoyed it and was disappointed when it came to a sudden end I was really looking forward to more of the story. I hope that there will be a follow up so that I can read.
This book is great I really enjoyed it and was disappointed when it came to a sudden end I was really looking forward to more of the story. I hope that there will be a follow up so that I can read.
September 29, 2019
Inheritance
When the parents of 6 kids under 14 suddenly die it’s up to the uncles who have been granted shared custody to work through their differences and make a family together
When the parents of 6 kids under 14 suddenly die it’s up to the uncles who have been granted shared custody to work through their differences and make a family together
September 8, 2018
i enjoyed this book, the way the two men come together for the kids and then selfs
June 18, 2020
Storyline had promise. Unfortunately, it became rather rushed & many details were glossed over. The ending lacked a true conclusion.
February 18, 2023
Two gay uncles are suddenly guardians to six nephews and nieces. How they work through the grief and heartache ends up how they create a new family?
March 13, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. Brad and Cash are thrown together after their siblings die and leave them 6 kids age 13 & under. They can't stand each other at first but after a fight they end up making out which leads to some hit shower sex.
Its not all hearts though with the grandmother trying her best take the kids because her stupidity about what a family is. Which she doesn't win.
By the end of the book they have all moved to Cash's ranch to raise the kids. I was happy with the book and the parts with the kids were perfect. they are wonderful family.
Its not all hearts though with the grandmother trying her best take the kids because her stupidity about what a family is. Which she doesn't win.
By the end of the book they have all moved to Cash's ranch to raise the kids. I was happy with the book and the parts with the kids were perfect. they are wonderful family.
February 1, 2017
Ok, so I’m pretty sure Cash is the one who lost his brother Jack and Brad lost his sister Val. I kept getting who was related to whom mixed up, but by the end, I think that was it…. So, both passed away in a car accident and left six children behind. I couldn’t imagine, how sad. Fortunately, they both had brothers who they wanted to care for them. They were as opposite as night and day, but it was what their siblings wanted and they didn’t want to be without the kids, so they saddled up and dealt with it as best they could. Sure… it went to blows once or twice and they fought about it quite a bit. Cash wanting to go back to his land, his farm and continue his life and Brad wanted to stay in the home the kids’ parents left to them.
Then, in the mist of arguing and fighting about where to live and when to go, they start hookin up…. Literally every few pages is hot steamy time and I’ll admit, I did start to skim after a bit….which is rare to me, because the steamy part is the best, right? I couldn’t get over the dialogue though… All the “buddies” and the “man”…. I’d never call someone buddy in the middle of sex lol, maybe cuz I’m a Midwestern?? I’m not sure… It just never clicked with me though…
Then, once the guys finally got a routine going, Brad’s mom shows up and makes trouble. Then she makes a lot of trouble and she’s just a nasty, terrible person. Prejudice because she doesn’t feel like 2 men should raise a family and off pouting because she didn’t get asked to be the one to raise the kids, in the will….She’s just a bitter ol’ nasty woman and I was glad that in the end they took the kids away to the farm and got her out of their life. At least, that’s what I hope happened because kids being around someone like that, learning that terrible behavior…. I’da hated that for them, because they all loved their uncle’s Cash and Brad. They were good for them.
I would have liked to have seen the Granny get a little karmatic justice, but meh…. I was content with the way the things ended and of course, I love me a HEA… and everyone ended up happy and healthy and together. Can’t ask for more than that, can we?
Overall, a pretty good read…the only problems I had were my own personal preferences…they in no way took away from this story at all in any other way…Sean Michael has a knack for writing mannies and stories with kids. Can’t wait to read more!
4 stars for me.
*I received this story from the publisher with the promise of an honest and unbiased review*
Then, in the mist of arguing and fighting about where to live and when to go, they start hookin up…. Literally every few pages is hot steamy time and I’ll admit, I did start to skim after a bit….which is rare to me, because the steamy part is the best, right? I couldn’t get over the dialogue though… All the “buddies” and the “man”…. I’d never call someone buddy in the middle of sex lol, maybe cuz I’m a Midwestern?? I’m not sure… It just never clicked with me though…
Then, once the guys finally got a routine going, Brad’s mom shows up and makes trouble. Then she makes a lot of trouble and she’s just a nasty, terrible person. Prejudice because she doesn’t feel like 2 men should raise a family and off pouting because she didn’t get asked to be the one to raise the kids, in the will….She’s just a bitter ol’ nasty woman and I was glad that in the end they took the kids away to the farm and got her out of their life. At least, that’s what I hope happened because kids being around someone like that, learning that terrible behavior…. I’da hated that for them, because they all loved their uncle’s Cash and Brad. They were good for them.
I would have liked to have seen the Granny get a little karmatic justice, but meh…. I was content with the way the things ended and of course, I love me a HEA… and everyone ended up happy and healthy and together. Can’t ask for more than that, can we?
Overall, a pretty good read…the only problems I had were my own personal preferences…they in no way took away from this story at all in any other way…Sean Michael has a knack for writing mannies and stories with kids. Can’t wait to read more!
4 stars for me.
*I received this story from the publisher with the promise of an honest and unbiased review*
February 11, 2017
Whenever I read a Sean Michael book I know there is going to be a lot of sex in it. Funny thing is when I read the blurb for this one I wasn’t sure how that was going to possible. When Cash’s brother and Brad’s sister are both killed in a car accident and their six kids are now the responsibility of these two guys… I thought I was in for a seriously angsty book.
This book was surprisingly angst-free. I’m trying to figure out if that’s a good thing or not actually lol. All six kids pretty much bounce right back from the death of their parents. Brad and Cash fall in lust with each other on day 3. So, I will say on the believability and probability scale I’d say it’s not very high.
Cash and Brad are very hot together and the things Cash says will have you burst into flames. As usual Sean has written sex in the most primal way. Never a question there. I just felt that emotion wise it fell flat. I get it was a novella so there wasn’t a lot of room for it but for the topic I may have opted for full length and really let the reader mourn Jack and Val with Brad, Cash, and the kids. I felt like I needed that, but the grieving was constantly brushed off. When Ben expresses sadness and Cash tells him to "Cowboy Up", my heart broke for Ben. I felt he needed to be sad.
It was hot and steamy and of course that's always a good reason to read a book. Emotion for the situation was very frustrating for me.
This book was surprisingly angst-free. I’m trying to figure out if that’s a good thing or not actually lol. All six kids pretty much bounce right back from the death of their parents. Brad and Cash fall in lust with each other on day 3. So, I will say on the believability and probability scale I’d say it’s not very high.
Cash and Brad are very hot together and the things Cash says will have you burst into flames. As usual Sean has written sex in the most primal way. Never a question there. I just felt that emotion wise it fell flat. I get it was a novella so there wasn’t a lot of room for it but for the topic I may have opted for full length and really let the reader mourn Jack and Val with Brad, Cash, and the kids. I felt like I needed that, but the grieving was constantly brushed off. When Ben expresses sadness and Cash tells him to "Cowboy Up", my heart broke for Ben. I felt he needed to be sad.
It was hot and steamy and of course that's always a good reason to read a book. Emotion for the situation was very frustrating for me.
February 1, 2017
*Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.*
The death of their siblings has forced Cash and Brad out of the normal lives and into a new one. Their siblings were married with six children, and in their will had given custody of the children to both Cash and Brad. Cash and Brad had never really met before and knew little about the other but now find themselves responsible for six children. The men have to learn to communicate with each other and work together to provide a home for the kids and make decisions as to what's best for them. But, neither man expected the attraction they would feel for the other.
Cash works on the family ranch in Texas and his brother was his only living relative. He's hit hard by his death and wants nothing more than to move the children back to the ranch so they can grieve for their loss. Not that he has any experience raising children. Brad is a video game designer and was close to his sister. He knows how she wanted to raise the children and is determined to provide the same environment she did. Though his mother is still alive, she's no support for the two men and instead causes issues in her quest to get control over the children.
I really enjoyed this novella, though I would have loved more story! For such a short story, there was a lot happening with it and I felt like aspects didn't get the attention or development needed to fit in all the sex the two MC's were having. At some point, it just seemed too much, especially when there were six kids awake and in another part of the house. And not six kids that can fend for themselves, but kids ranging in age from 13 to infant. That's why it would have been great to have a longer story, the relationship could develop and we could see what happens after the men take the children to Texas. Overall, it was an enjoyable, quick read!
Rating: 4 stars
The death of their siblings has forced Cash and Brad out of the normal lives and into a new one. Their siblings were married with six children, and in their will had given custody of the children to both Cash and Brad. Cash and Brad had never really met before and knew little about the other but now find themselves responsible for six children. The men have to learn to communicate with each other and work together to provide a home for the kids and make decisions as to what's best for them. But, neither man expected the attraction they would feel for the other.
Cash works on the family ranch in Texas and his brother was his only living relative. He's hit hard by his death and wants nothing more than to move the children back to the ranch so they can grieve for their loss. Not that he has any experience raising children. Brad is a video game designer and was close to his sister. He knows how she wanted to raise the children and is determined to provide the same environment she did. Though his mother is still alive, she's no support for the two men and instead causes issues in her quest to get control over the children.
I really enjoyed this novella, though I would have loved more story! For such a short story, there was a lot happening with it and I felt like aspects didn't get the attention or development needed to fit in all the sex the two MC's were having. At some point, it just seemed too much, especially when there were six kids awake and in another part of the house. And not six kids that can fend for themselves, but kids ranging in age from 13 to infant. That's why it would have been great to have a longer story, the relationship could develop and we could see what happens after the men take the children to Texas. Overall, it was an enjoyable, quick read!
Rating: 4 stars
July 13, 2017
Great sexy and steamy read
I loved it. I just wish it was longer. Mr computer dude with a cowboy so good. Sad circumstances but great rewards. Totally enjoyed
I loved it. I just wish it was longer. Mr computer dude with a cowboy so good. Sad circumstances but great rewards. Totally enjoyed
February 7, 2017
Great story, it pulled me in from the beginning and I read it in one sitting.
Cash and Brad inherit custody of their 6 young nieces and nephews when their parents are killed in a car accident. The only stipulation to the will is that Cash and Brad raise the kids together. Cash is a rancher from Texas and Brad is a video game developer, they really don't have a lot in common except for the kids.
Brad and Cash fumble along trying to keep the kid's lives as normal as possible while trying to get to know each other and figure out what the future holds. Cash wants to move everyone to his ranch in Texas. Brad balks at the idea at first not wanting to uproot the kids from the only place they've ever know. As Cash and Brad get to know each other better they begin to build the foundation for what they hope will be a relationship that far outlasts the raising of children.
Brad's mother tries to interfere with how he and Cash are raising the kids and Brad starts to rethink Texas. Just maybe a new start on a sprawling ranch is just what everyone needs.
This was a great read, the story was just deep enough to feel for all the characters without getting lost in the grief that might have overshadowed the story. At some points the scenes were chaotic but raising six kids will be like that and made it seem authentic.
The one strange point for me was that Brad's sister had me been married to Cash's brother for well over 13 years yet neither Brad nor Cash knew the other was gay. How is that possible?
The unexpected villain was grandmommy dearest. I was expecting a more climactic conclusion to the storyline. I didn't think she would have given up where her character did in the story. I kept waiting for her to pop back up in Texas.
Overall, a very entertaining read but then again Sean Michael's books usually are.
Cash and Brad inherit custody of their 6 young nieces and nephews when their parents are killed in a car accident. The only stipulation to the will is that Cash and Brad raise the kids together. Cash is a rancher from Texas and Brad is a video game developer, they really don't have a lot in common except for the kids.
Brad and Cash fumble along trying to keep the kid's lives as normal as possible while trying to get to know each other and figure out what the future holds. Cash wants to move everyone to his ranch in Texas. Brad balks at the idea at first not wanting to uproot the kids from the only place they've ever know. As Cash and Brad get to know each other better they begin to build the foundation for what they hope will be a relationship that far outlasts the raising of children.
Brad's mother tries to interfere with how he and Cash are raising the kids and Brad starts to rethink Texas. Just maybe a new start on a sprawling ranch is just what everyone needs.
This was a great read, the story was just deep enough to feel for all the characters without getting lost in the grief that might have overshadowed the story. At some points the scenes were chaotic but raising six kids will be like that and made it seem authentic.
The one strange point for me was that Brad's sister had me been married to Cash's brother for well over 13 years yet neither Brad nor Cash knew the other was gay. How is that possible?
The unexpected villain was grandmommy dearest. I was expecting a more climactic conclusion to the storyline. I didn't think she would have given up where her character did in the story. I kept waiting for her to pop back up in Texas.
Overall, a very entertaining read but then again Sean Michael's books usually are.
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