Loved both of these books. Spent a little over four hours just reading. It strikes a great balance between erotica and romance. Griffin is a monster,Loved both of these books. Spent a little over four hours just reading. It strikes a great balance between erotica and romance. Griffin is a monster, but he learns to become human with Ryder's/Toby's help. The first book is pure kink material, (Personally I'm not big into the pet play, but it almost worked for me in this instance) while the second book really starts to get into the emotional aspect of their relationship. I spent a lot of time unbearably hot, and unbearably sad at the terrible situation these characters find themselves in. If you are a fan of themes of restricted freedom, obsessive/possessive love, damaged love interest, puppy/kitty play, humiliation, and sap; then definitely give these books a shot.
Also, a lot of m/m books I review are available with Amazon Unlimited, (these two included) so if you haven't gotten it, and you find yourself reading a lot of m/m fiction, it's definitely worth the buy. I'll probably make a tag for books available on Amazon Unlimited if you want to check it out....more
Kraken is a very kinky book. This was my first dive (haha, get it?) Into tentacle play. Wow what a strange thing to just put out there, but we're inKraken is a very kinky book. This was my first dive (haha, get it?) Into tentacle play. Wow what a strange thing to just put out there, but we're in it now, so I'm just gonna go in. I really enjoyed this book. It combined so many elements that I'm desperate to see in my romance/erotica that are very rare. Things like a truly evil love interest, One sided love, obsessive/possessive love interest, non-con/dub-con, forced bonding, and drugged out delirium making the main character needy and pliable. Yeah, reading that list it sounds mega creepy, but that kinda does it for me too. Like I said, just gonna put it all out there. I'm glad I took a step outside of my comfort zone to read this book, because as soon as I got it I couldn't put it down until it was finished.
**Edit*** just remembered that this book reminded me of one of my other favorite M/M books, 'Want Me' by Rowan Mcbride. It has the same twisted horror feel, and the mental manipulation/mind control is there as well. I'd love to find more books of this type because for some reason it really gets to me....more
Short but sexy and cute. I really enjoyed the evolution of Kiah and Parker's relationship; and the external conflict was interesting, while notShort but sexy and cute. I really enjoyed the evolution of Kiah and Parker's relationship; and the external conflict was interesting, while not disrupting the romance....more
For one, I felt that the doomsday prepper vibe that Taron had was a big turn off, as well as how he handledWrong way home left me with mixed feelings.
For one, I felt that the doomsday prepper vibe that Taron had was a big turn off, as well as how he handled a lot of situations in this book.
But....As always, the possessive side to Taron, as well as his lumberjack body, worked well with me.
Then again, I really didn't like how the conflict was "resolved" at the end. It felt like a cop out, and a good bit of juicy storytelling fell by the wayside; which left me less than happy.
It's hard to give a negative review, though, because I've always been a fan of darker reads, especially ones with kidnapping/forced relationships.
But this honestly didn't go dark enough for me. I have no issues rooting for the villian in a story, but the author spent too much time trying to justify Taron's actions.
Plus..I honestly didn't feel much connection to Taron and Colin as a couple, and felt that their only real spark was the explosive sex....more
This was a short book, but a sweet one. Definitely a little strange, but I absolutely loved the dynamic between PJ and Abel. The fact that they wereThis was a short book, but a sweet one. Definitely a little strange, but I absolutely loved the dynamic between PJ and Abel. The fact that they were both relatively inexperienced made for an adorably cute and funny experience. I feel like Stalker will absolutely be going in my list of favorite m/m books. It had the perfect blend of comedy, smut, light D/S, and one sided love....more
2.5 stars is a more accurate rating. I dont know why exactly this book didn't do it for me. The romance was nice, and I really enjoyed the lord of the2.5 stars is a more accurate rating. I dont know why exactly this book didn't do it for me. The romance was nice, and I really enjoyed the lord of the flies approach to this world, I just wish it was handled a little bit differently.
For me it was hard to get past the casual sex. It makes sense within the environment of the book, but it created a strange tone that didn't fit with the rest of the story.
This certainly was an interesting idea, but I definitely couldn't categorize this as one of my favorite m/m stories....more
This book exceeded my expectations. I can't tell you how many times I've opened a book expecting to read about someone truly awful, only to get a softThis book exceeded my expectations. I can't tell you how many times I've opened a book expecting to read about someone truly awful, only to get a soft core bad boy with daddy issues. I wasnt expecting anything different with this book, but it blew me away. I went into this thinking it was a dark romance. It most certainly is not. It is all horror, and like a gory, bloody, train wreck I couldn't look away. Blake doesn't shy away from the murder and torture. I was shocked by some of the scenes, so much so that I would gasp out loud and have to take a minute just to fully visualize and comprehend the scene. It is beyond a doubt the most gory, shock inducing book I have ever read.
Claustrophilia follows the story of Chris, a young med student who becomes increasingly enamored with the work of an infamous serial killer known as the butcher. He spends his nights in the morgue analyzing the butcher's victims, morbid curiosity and something much more sinister brewing under the surface. Unbeknownst to him, the butcher has been watching him and recognizes a kindred spirit, one that needs to be carefully nurtured and cultivated.
Reading this book felt like such an anomaly. Chris is a passive main character. He is unable to make his own decisions to drive the plot forward. In most books this would be a huge obstacle, but Blake makes the story interesting through the exploration of the human psyche, and the incredibly gory deaths. Even better, he wastes no time with sympathy. It's made clear from the beginning that the Butcher is a monster, and that Chris is of the same breed. If you are looking for a book that shows you pure evil, no exceptions and no excuses; read this book....more
I am obsessed with this book. It is completely original, and so so creepy. The only thing is, the creepy is so borderline sexy it drives me up a wall.I am obsessed with this book. It is completely original, and so so creepy. The only thing is, the creepy is so borderline sexy it drives me up a wall. I dont know how Rowan did it, but I was rooting for this relationship to have an HEA, even with the obviously backwards, blurred start. This short read had me on the edge of my seat the whole time and I loved it....more
I cant deny how much I enjoyed this dark read, and have frequently found myself searching for similar books since finishing this one.
To be clear,I cant deny how much I enjoyed this dark read, and have frequently found myself searching for similar books since finishing this one.
To be clear, this is a dark book. The main character is kept as a sex slave and raped, so it isn't exactly a loving relationship. That being said the dynamic between Yhalen and Bloodraven was interesting, especially in the beginning when they never spoke to each other.
If you are willing to take a peek into the shadowy corners of M/M fiction, you might be pleasantly surprised with Bloodraven....more
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