I wish the rating system was different for goodreads. One Shot deserves more than three stars, but it isn't quite on par with the other reads I haveI wish the rating system was different for goodreads. One Shot deserves more than three stars, but it isn't quite on par with the other reads I have marked at four stars.
So I'm gonna say 3.5 and leave it at that. One Shot was so cute. I loved the way that both characters had to deal with a height change. The complication of being the same person but being viewed as someone completely new was interesting, and the romance was cute as well....more
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
I haven't been grabbed like this by a book in a long time. Mercury's orbit was so much fun. Intense, sad, funny, sweet, and so much more; Lia BlackI haven't been grabbed like this by a book in a long time. Mercury's orbit was so much fun. Intense, sad, funny, sweet, and so much more; Lia Black had me hooked from the beginning. There are no excuses made for Mercury's behavior, there is only the blurred lines of morality that Sean begins to question the longer he gets to know Mercury and his motivations. I love when a story can make you love a villian, and you can't help but love everything about Mercury. And I just said love like fifty times but I can't stop because I love love love this book....more
I really enjoyed this book, and the cliffhanger ending had me desperate to read the second book. I was a bit(3.5 stars is a more accurate rating)
I really enjoyed this book, and the cliffhanger ending had me desperate to read the second book. I was a bit disappointed when it began to delve into a darker territory that I, personally, didn't want to read for these characters. I DNF'D book two around 25%, but I would definitely recommend this series if you are a fan of GFY, hero worship, posessive lover, and a thicc big boi top....more
This book is so incredible. I kept avoiding it because the cover art seemed so poor. Thank god I was bored enough to give it a shot because this wasThis book is so incredible. I kept avoiding it because the cover art seemed so poor. Thank god I was bored enough to give it a shot because this was so much more than a hot D/s book like I had assumed.
Yes, it is hottt, but it also has strong and interesting characters, along with a really fun and nerve wracking plot. The sex scenes were done so well. When Aedan is being forced into sexual service, the act isnt written to turn you on, but rather to explain Aedan's abuse. When he has loving sex, the difference is very clear.
I loved how Aedan and Demetrios both evolved throughout the book, both as a couple and as individuals. I loved how Cordelia handled Aedan's slavery as well, it was made clear that Aedan has a terrible life, but since it is the only one he knows it is hard for him to recognize. This made for such a compelling character arc, and the author definitely capitalizes on it.
The worldbuilding/magic system wasn't anything incredible, but it was very solid and unique. It held up well under the storyline, and it made for a well rounded book.
I had such a good time reading Blood Red. It was at times funny, cute, horrifying, and sad. It was impossible to put down. Definitely going on my favorite romance shelf....more
I really enjoy a good m/m, D/s, dub con/slave fic. But I'm very picky. Drago Star hit none of my buttons. Sexy wise- I like to read books with aI really enjoy a good m/m, D/s, dub con/slave fic. But I'm very picky. Drago Star hit none of my buttons. Sexy wise- I like to read books with a possessive Dom, someone who is not going to share. That whole caveman trope- ie Bloodraven, really gets me going. This is nothing like that. The female dom trainer was a no go, as well as the gang rape scenes. Plot wise- this is erotica, so of course there is no plot, and that's not an issue for me, (although I wouldn't complain if there was) but the fact that this story was so short really made the twist ending unwelcome and unnecessary, causing the book to feel tame and kinda wierd at the end....more
It's hard to write a review for a story when it's so short. The idea for An Unexpected Mate was interesting, but it moved so fast the emotionalIt's hard to write a review for a story when it's so short. The idea for An Unexpected Mate was interesting, but it moved so fast the emotional aspects of the story didn't really grab me. It's not poorly written, there just isnt enough meat to chew on for this one....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
I DNF'D this pretty early on so I feel like I shouldn't rate it. Honestly, there was nothing too terrible about this book, I just felt like the mainI DNF'D this pretty early on so I feel like I shouldn't rate it. Honestly, there was nothing too terrible about this book, I just felt like the main character gave up way too fast. The struggle is half the fun, and without it Taken just fell flat for me....more
Its always good to read a slave story that doesn't try to soften the horrors of being owned. Nicholi's vengeance was that book for a torturous 80% ofIts always good to read a slave story that doesn't try to soften the horrors of being owned. Nicholi's vengeance was that book for a torturous 80% of the read. That isn't to say it wasn't interesting, it was just incredibly hard to sit through all of the suffering Nichi endured. I found myself angry this entire read, waiting for the vengeance Nichi was fighting towards. It fell painfully short, however. The rage, shame, and fear is such a large part of this book I was surprised by the mellow ending. Normally I love a good HEA with a nice romance to go with it, but something about this book had me craving an explosive ending, something that fits with Nichi's passion and determination. And I never felt Nichi's relationships with any of his owners should have led to such a tame and anticlimactic end....more
I was in love with this book at first, but Elias began to grate on my nerves and I found myself wishing he was mute instead of blind. There is a fineI was in love with this book at first, but Elias began to grate on my nerves and I found myself wishing he was mute instead of blind. There is a fine line between sassy and obnoxious and he definitely crosses it. The premise was cute, however, and I really enjoyed the beginning....more
Never expected to find cowboys hot.... consider me a changed woman.
Timing was short but sweet. Some of the things Rand said had me giggling from theNever expected to find cowboys hot.... consider me a changed woman.
Timing was short but sweet. Some of the things Rand said had me giggling from the romance overload. Of course, I really enjoyed the slight possessive streak Rand and Stef had for each other. The enemies to lovers trope, while not as fleshed out as I would have liked, was still a great fit.
The fact that this blurb mentions a murder had me shying away, because honestly I'm only here for the romance, and I was concerned that the story would be overpowered by the secondary plot. It turns out I didn't have to be worried, because the opposite happened. Honestly the book wouldn't have felt different at all had the surprise murderer not made an appearance.
It seemed to me that the secondary plot was a waste of valuable time, with the length of this book being what it is. I would have preferred more angst with the relationship between Stef and Rand, but I am overall happy with this book. It was a fun read with a cute relationship and HEA....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
Oh my goodness I had so much fun with this book. It was a tad long for my tastes, I'm very impatient when it comes to romance, but the slow burn wasOh my goodness I had so much fun with this book. It was a tad long for my tastes, I'm very impatient when it comes to romance, but the slow burn was absolutely worth it. And by slow burn I dont mean there isn't a lot of sex, because there is a decent amount of smut involved, but the mushy stuff falls into place later and it just makes your heart sing....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
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