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Bad Idea by Felice Stevens
4.0
Armi and Hayden are adorable together. Full of hope and growth and love.
Armi, is a wealthy NFL team owner who is severely lacking in self-worth wh meets Hayden, a compassionate and confident man whose wounds are hidden behind his outgoing and competent personality. What starts as a night passion turns into something so much more.
Hayden showed Armi such sweet support and really helped him to shine and come into his own. And I love how accepting and down-to-earth Armi is. Hayden needed someone who wouldn’t judge him.
They are an unexpected pair to run a NFL team, but I love the idea of it. And I love them as a couple. As well as some of the lovely people who surrounded them.
A good riddance to any toxic MFs!
Resting Beach Face by DJ Jamison
5.0
Declan is so beautiful. Quiet, a little grumpy, a little withdrawn, and maybe a little lost and lonely. Then there’s Cash - outgoing, sexual, and completely obsessed with Declan.
It’s a slow burn. One that requires both of them to shift their understanding of each other, and time to truly learn and understand both themselves and the other.
I love both the trajectory of the relationship as well as the life and home they build. It’s a truly wonderful pairing that may be my favourite in the series.
Sure I see a bit of myself in Declan, but I also just adore the way Cash grew and how they balanced each other.
10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love by Emmy Sanders
5.0
This was such an endearing, romantic, and fun story. I smiled the entire time.
I’ll admit, normally a character like Brad, over the top and ridiculous, would annoy me, but through Emmy’s deft hand, I adored him.
He was ridiculous, but also, so utterly charming and somehow completely innocent. Also, I really want a Brad hug! For some, he is A LOT, but Joey likes everything about him. And the fact that he was willing to endure a broken heart just keep him in his life - swoon!
“Fuck. This man. I barely know him, and I’m already wondering what kind of fence he’d like around his backyard. White picket?”
Through some hilarious misunderstandings, antics, and unacknowledged feelings Brad finds his way to falling for his Joey - and I fell in love with both of them just as much as they did each other.
Faking Ever After by Hayden Hall
4.0
An outgoing guy in need of lying low, and a shy billionaire faking a relationship to avoid a meddling family! Complete with a gorgeous Greek Island setting. Which I think we can all agree is a perfect place to fall in love.
The dynamic between Percy and Finn is quite lovely. It’s a sweet pairing and watching them learn about each other, support one another, and fall in love is wonderful. Add in a little external drama was a lot of fun.
It’s on the lighter side for Hayden - just an enjoyable read, evocative and lovely.
Destruction by Abrianna Denae
4.0
This is a multi-person, multi-perspective story twisting two established mob families together. I can’t imagine following the story and characters without having read some of at least one of the parent series. Especially given the way in which the members of each family are so intertwined with one another.
And it becomes even more complex as these two ally families are forced to work intimately to get their Bosses back. And yes, intimately, is a double entendre!
It’s a dark world they’ve both built and will often make you a little uncomfortable and on the edge of your seat. It’s chaotic, so be prepared!
Love and hate are fully embraced by these men, but weakness is not an option.
Returning Your Love: A Small-Town Gay Romance by Lynn Burke
5.0
Oh man, Lynn put these men through it!!! And such talented writing.
An emotional roller coaster of two best friends who deserve to be together, but life has steered them away, only to bring them back together at the worst times in their lives.
They are both really likeable men whom you can’t help but root for, even if you can’t always see how they might get there. It was great to witness their growth and healing, but geez, it hurt at times.
There are some other fantastic characters in town, and I’m truly excited to read their stories.
An emotional roller coaster of two best friends who deserve to be together, but life has steered them away, only to bring them back together at the worst times in their lives.
They are both really likeable men whom you can’t help but root for, even if you can’t always see how they might get there. It was great to witness their growth and healing, but geez, it hurt at times.
There are some other fantastic characters in town, and I’m truly excited to read their stories.
Devoted by Lark Taylor
5.0
I’m obsessed with this world that Lark has created. An elite group of Angels finding their mates while protecting people and doing battle for what is right, even if that’s some of the people in heaven.
Ezekiel and Sam are such a great pairing. Human and angel. Sexy as hell. And really sweet.
Sam is a beautiful human being. Dealing with multiple mental health issues that impact his life, full stop. Resigned to never finding love or real friends, he finds Zeke online. And these two create a special bond even before they ever meet.
Zeke is adorable - super grumpy and hot-tempered, his life is flipped upside down when Sam enters his life. Together they find so much healing and acceptance and I couldn’t love that for them more.
I also really loved Zeke and his Seraphim family and how their relationships evolved throughout the story. They’re a complex group with supernatural egos, so the tender moments and growth melt my heart. Granted I also really enjoy their bouts of temporarily killing each other constantly!
Ps. I can’t get enough of Nox, and I can’t wait to see what happens for the twins - my heart hurts for them.
Promised Vow by Rye Cox
4.0
I’m with Sam, I’m totally the type to panic and blurt out something wild like my potential roommate is actually my fiance!
It’s great to join Sam on his journey back home to Kither Springs with his awesome grandfather and lovely sister and nephew. This small-town story is full of heart.
I loved Ryker and his adorable crush on Sam. He’s a warm and lovely guy, and it was great to see him find someone who loves him wholeheartedly.
An enjoyable read with lots of great moments and an even better ending.
The Killer Who Kept Me by Davidson King
4.5
Really enjoyed this story. Morally grey, murderous & mob wars, but also a little sweet and tender. A perfect combo.
I love watching Em gain his freedom, and not just physically. Finally feeling safe and finding a family. It was special.
And Saros, deadly and stern but the way he melts for Em, gah, so cute. I love it when big bad men fall in love.
There was also some great cat and mouse mob wars that kept me entertained and guessing.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
Starts With a Bang: A Redemption Ridge Novel by Aimee Nicole Walker
4.5
Dom and Sven are wonderful characters with wonderful chemistry and perfect for one another.
It’s a slow burn, and I love how it played out and the reasons for it.
And their ‘fake’ dating was amazing. Dom’s family are dysfunctional but oh so lovely. And the way they worked through the turmoil of spending the holidays with an ex was on point. That whole part of the story was wonderful and heartwarming. And Nanna is amazing.
"𝙱𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚕𝚢, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚖𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝. 𝙸 𝚠𝚘𝚗'𝚝 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚍𝚘𝚠𝚗. "
I truly hope they get everything they could dream of.