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Our Blood, Our Pain by Syn Blackrose

5.0

Jules is an enforcer for the Kozlov brothers. Feared in his own right with reputation that proceeds him. Violence and pain is all he’s known from a very young age. He was abandoned and taken in my his found family, his brothers in arms, Jules has grown and become a force that is unstoppable and loyalty that is unrivalled. He has to take in his step nephew, show him a way of life that may not be all that moral but can protect him and his him something he has been longing for…. Stability. What Jules does not expect is to look at the boy he’s never known and see a grown man. A man with attitude and sass, a man struggling to find his love in life, a man that needs direction and most of all a man that he desires with every fibre of his being. It may not be right some peoples eyes but Jules cares little of what others think…. Kai is his to protect, to love, to discipline… Kai is his to own and no one and he means NO ONE will come between Jules and the love of his life. 

Kai’s life is a mess. No job, no education, no prospects but he doesn’t want this life. He doesn’t want to stay in this town and amount to nothing but a lowly thug. His mother is at her wits end so she calls her estranged step brother to help get Kai’s life on the right track. In walks the step uncle he never claimed but always desired. His walking wet dream…. His every fantasy come to life.  Kai is thrust into a new life he didn’t ask for but a life that will give him purpose and the man he loves.

The story is full of twists and turns, it keeps you intrigued. I adored the possessive alphas, the desire to protect your man no matter what. 

Presidential Chaos by Saxon James

5.0

Zeke is biding his time, doing everything right to get to the Olympics, no drama, no scandals, no coming out, do not make waves - he will get his gold. He has worked hard and still does but being the president of a wild fraternity is not an easy feat. Zeke needs some stress relief but he does not expect to find that in his rival frat president, Charles. An arrangement to meet as “strangers” for a little fun took Zeke by surprise but damn of it’s not the hottest moments of his life. Unfortunately someone is determined to get revenge on his frat to solve this issue he has to team up with Charles, being in his constant company is bringing forth the feelings and passion Zeke has tried to bury but every stutter, blush and rant from Charles just fuels the desire to have him fully. 

Charles is uptight some would say, a stickler for the rules despite being the president of a fraternity he rarely takes time to have fun. The constant pranks from the rival frat are exhausting and exacerbating hence the frequent meetings to talk “parameters” with Zeke. 

The pranks are funny and inventive not that he would ever admit that but the meetings serve a different purpose, he gets to lay eyes on Zeke, his obsession, his crush, his every wet dream come true, not that anything can happen. A situation of sabotage brings both presidents together in order to save the frat legacy they both need to put their differences aside and work together. What Charles doesn’t expect is for Zeke to him, who he truly is and embrace him for everything that he desires and wants. 

Master of Mayhem by Saxon James

5.0

Robbie is a big loud mouth jock personified and is loved by all. Not one to half ass anything he finds curiosity about his sexuality a new challenge and jumps in with both feet and no reservations. Granted his first instincts to ask every “brother” if he can touch their tally wackle wasn’t his brightest idea but he just wants to explore, what’s college for, right? That where his very accommodating and very sexy frat bro comes along, many have tried to tame the beast and have been unsuccessful, there’s plenty to go around so when Brando wants Robbie exclusively if only for a short time Robbie dives right in, what he didn’t except is Brando to be everything Robbie didn’t know he wanted, now he had to convinced Brandon that they can make this work. 

Brandon is the risk manager for the fraternity and he is the damn best at it, well as best as you can be when trying to wrangle these frat hoodlums. The biggest headache is his frat bro Robbie. This huge dude with a massive heart and mischievous personality stresses Brandon out but also makes his laugh the hardest and smile the most. One kiss is all it takes for Brandon to want Robbie in ways he never imagined. Robbie brings out the fun side of Brandon and Brandon brings out the care bear in Robbie. Their connection runs deep so adding intimacy to the mix only heightened what was already there. Brandon is scared to fall for Robbie, the arrangement was only for a few months, but a few months isn’t enough anymore. 

King of Thieves by Saxon James

5.0

Chad is an all around good time! Funny, charming, handsome and life of the party. Chad loves his life, but recent revelations about his sexuality makes him want to explore more thoroughly… a chance encounter at a frat party with a clumsy curly haired nerd peaks Chad’s interest, never has he seen a man more beautiful in his life, and Chad knows right there and then he will do anything to get a taste of his beauty… finding out he’s a brother belonging to the rival frat was a surprise and as much as it’s should make Chad back off, he is not about to let Bailey get away, rivalry be damned! 

Bailey is a newbie transfer into the frat and bonding with his “brothers” is proving difficult, not only is Bailey just not that bothered he also does not have the time! But guilt tripping seems to be a speciality of his frat brothers…. One party can’t hurt right? A chance encounter with a charming goofy dude bro leads to a hot and heavy make out session…. That is until it’s interrupted and Bailey finds out who exactly he was straddling, none other than “Doomsen” a rival fraternity brother, the ultimates pain in the ass with a reputation of womaniser and prankster. Just Baileys luck his first chance to hookup in months and he happens to choose the top person of his new frat’s shit list. 

Trying to navigate a new relationship and growing feelings in secrets made for some hilarious situations, don’t think that love negates a prank war, oh no no no ….. in fact they both use it to each others advantage and it is HILARIOUS! 

Kill For You by Syn Blackrose

challenging dark emotional funny

5.0

Aaron often wonders what happened to his life, how did he get here? He lost his mother only to left with abusers…Being the punching bag to his once loving older brother who turns out to be scum of the earth. Everything is a fight, to find food, to sleep safely, to breathe without being threatened with death. Is this what everyday has to offer? Pain? suffering? Don’t get him wrong Aaron loves pain just the pain of others and his desire to see his abuser snuffed out from this world fuels his determination. In the midst of the horror of his life is his shining become and death a destruction by the name of Lev Kozlov…. Aaron is determined to make Lev his…. His crazy matches Aaron’s crazy and it’s oh so delectable. If anyone tries to take Lev away he will take his blade to them without hesitation, that includes Lev himself. Lev may be the boss but Aaron is no wallflower he will show Lev what real crazy can do. 

Lev nothing satisfies him for long, no drink no hot willing body…. They all become mundane hence why he never does repeats, one and done, in and out is his motto, until he comes across Aaron. Lev is baffled by Aaron quirks he is not all there the little psycho and that makes him a perfect bedmate for one night, except it’s not just one night, Aaron makes it clear from day dot that Lev is his…. Pffftt this insane guy looks up to Lev like he hung the moon… it should turn Lev off but it’s surprisingly has the opposite effect, why does Alec crave him with a ferocity he’s never felt before. Aaron is in danger and Lev will obliterate anyone who dares threaten his unhinged man. 

Tied to You by Syn Blackrose

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense

5.0

Seb is stuck in a loveless relationship, resigned to this as his life until the moment he sees Dima. He is entranced, this arrogant ass is cocky and believes he can have Seb with just a few demands… but damn if Seb doesn’t look at him with confusion and curiosity… There’s a problem though, Seb is straight …. Right? The more determined Seb is to resist, the more determined Dima is to have him. A dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues and it’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to Seb in a long time. Just one kiss…. That’s all it takes for Dima to claim him and for Seb to submit.  

Dima has power, money and sadistic streak. There isn’t much in this world that he wants but doesn’t have, until he lays eyes on a delicious bartender by the name of Seb. Seb is straight or at least that’s what he says but Dima can see the desire in his eyes, Seb has a fiancée but that just a minor inconvenience, one that Dima is determined to rectify… soon. Seb is full of determination and sass which only fuels his obsession more. Once he gets his man someone has the audacity to try and take him away… no one harms his love, no one touches his man and no one threatens his family and lives. Dima will burn the world to the ground to protect what’s his….. and Seb is his. 

This story is full of passion and feral instincts. To watch the two main characters fall in love was delicious, I couldn’t put this book down. I love the unapologetic possessive side of Dima and the submissive side of Seb. 

Curses & Kitsune by C.J. Ravenna

5.0

Noboru is struggling…. He had to save the love of his life, Jinta was dying and Noboru couldn’t lose him. The only solution was to allow the Kitsune to consume Jintas body, it’s only temporary, Noboru is determined to break this curse and free the love of his life from the monsters, but a twist of fate has him losing everything, faith in himself, in his relationship, in his pack and in his ability to provide and protect all that he’s worked for. His world is falling down around him, the only way to save his love is to open his heart and soul to the one man who has ever shown him what life is truly about. Can Noboru leave behind everything hes ever known? everything he has grown up in? Can he be the man Jinta needs? Only time will tell. 

Jinta cannot control this Kitsune. His world is spinning out of control, he understands it was the only choice to save his life but he does not regret sacrificing himself for Noboru , he would do it again. Navigating his relationship and his will over the Kitsune not to mention the enemies they’ve made on the outside, has absolutely exhausted. Plagued by constant doubt and worry over the leadership of the yakuza Jinta just wants to  get away, take Noboru and build a life somewhere where they’re  not being targeted by enemies. Something has got to give, but what if it’s his relationship? What if they love they share is not enough to survive, what if Jinta isn’t enough to fight for? 

The conclusion to this duo is fast paced filled with action adventure and mystery. You get to see the inner workings of Noboru’s mind and Jinta’s feelings. Filled with heartbreak and life altering decisions can this couple make it? Can fate outweigh everything that has fallen in their path?

Secrets and Sake by C.J. Ravenna

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

4.0

Jinta wants justice for all the innocents going missing, he wants to bring peace to the families in pain but he also wants a front page story to prove to his family that he isn’t the failure they claim him to be, he isn’t the disappointment they continue to see. Jinta puts himself in the middle of the Yakusa, danger lurks around every corner but he is determined to succeed and find out what happened to those innocent souls. Meeting the renowned hitman should’ve scared Jinta, but all it did was make him more curious. He wanted to know who the man beneath the mask was but he had to tread carefully or he could be the next victim.

Noboru didn’t choose this life. He must serve, obey, enforce…. Kill. A betrayal to the Alpha by his father sealed Noboru’s fate and bound him to the head of Yakusa organisation. 

He is know as the Wolf of Asakusa but no one knows the true him, what lies beneath the man, until Hiro (Jinta). Noboru’s wolf recognises him as his, his human, his man, his love and he will protect him with all his will. All choices are taken away from Noboru except Hiro, he chose him the moment he laid eyes on him and no one will take that away. He will die for his love but can he live for his love? Can he break the curse to protect his love? Can he open his heart and have the life he’s always dreamed of? 

This book is full of suspense, fast action and heartbreak. A story of a wolf fighting for his free will and a human who excepts him for everything he is.

Rock Bottom by L. Eveland

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Church is a British ex SAS with PTSD. After everything he has been through his life was as good as it was going to get. He had his found family and a job he loved, working with men he respected. A job is assigned to him is nothing new but protecting a rockstar going through addiction recovery….this was going to be a massive headache. Church’s assumption about who Dante is and what he would be like didn’t match the man in front of him. Although struggling to recover from a soul destroying addiction Dante is strong, smart, funny… Church finds himself smiling, relaxing, allowing all the tension he carries around ebb away. At 6”7 no one dared make demands of Church except Dante isn’t just anyone and intimidated he is not. Finding love while fighting to protect Dante against an unhinged stalker is not a situation that Church thought he would ever find himself in but he is not about to let anyone harm or take away his love, not when he’s just found Dante.

Dante is a rock star on a downward spiral. Coming from being dirt poor to rich beyond his wildest dreams was an adjustment that he could never make sense of, downing in alcohol, dr*gs and esc*rts is all he knew, if you he’s going to be a rock star he will live up to the cliché….. but Dante’s life was no longer fulfilling his coping mechanisms were killing him slowly. A ultimatum is given get clean or get fired, this leads to a cabin in the woods and very gorgeous, but very stoic bodyguard. Dante wants to unravel this conundrum of a man, so strong, so controlled, so lonely so….. submissive, so perfect for Dante. But how could they build stable relationship when they lead very different lives, all Dante knows is he is not about to let his man go. 

God I loved this book so much… the dynamics were unexpected and switch in power is delicious. Taking you outside of the norm of what size dictates. It was everything I needed for Church’s story yet everything I didn’t expect! I love when a book can suck you in and not let go until you’ve read it completely. 

Say I Do by Skyler Snow, Brea Alepoú

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Harlow illegitimate son of Japanese mafia sister screw up yet again and Harlow is left picking up the pieces. An alliance was agreed and has to be fulfilled, hence why he’s tied up and being dragged down the aisle but he’ll be damned if he end up a housewife, cooking and cleaning Benito  Vitale is about to get the shock of his life. He pushes Benito from the very beginning but he wasn’t expecting a man that could handle him and everything he’s got in his arsenal. 

Benito fathers always has a trick up his sleeve. Benito runs the organisation but still has to answer to his tyrant of a father. It’s his wedding day, but not by choice a contract between two powerful families, an arrangement he has to make work or his family will suffer for it. The responsibility is always at Benito’s feet. Protect his family, keep his brothers in line, being in the money, find the rat …. It’s never ending and he does it all alone …. Until his spitfire of a husband shows his that he has someone, someone to lean on, someone who can match him blow for blow. Benito has never felt such desire towards another, such passion! 

An attraction born out of hate, a connection tethered from passion, a love  grown in the midst of a war. This is the head of the Vitale Family and NO ONE touches his husband.