Dear Santa by K.C. Wells

 

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Ten-year-old Chris’s request to see Santa again takes Dave by surprise. He’s a little old for that, surely? But Dave will do anything to put a smile on his son’s face. Except when they get there, Santa is the one to make Dave smile. He’s pretty sure there’s a gorgeous man hiding beneath that white beard. And those eyes… Not that Dave gets a chance to even say hello. Chris tells Dave to stay back. Well, Christmas is a time for secrets, right?

Jeff loves playing Santa. That cute kid with the huge eyes – and the hot-looking dad - just surprised the hell out of him. Jeff hears all kinds of strange requests during the holiday season. But this one beats them all – even if it takes a little coaxing to get it out of the kid.

“There must be something you want for Christmas.”
The boy snuck a glance over to where his dad stood with one of Santa’s elves. “Well… there is one thing."
“And what’s that?”
He bit his lip. “It’s not for me.”
Jeff smiled. Sweet kid. “Tell me.”
“You’re Santa. You can do anything, right?”
Jeff smiled. “You bet.”
“My dad… he’s a great guy, but… I think he’s lonely.”
Jeff gazed at the kid’s dad. “Oh. Okay.” How can someone so beautiful be lonely?
“So… what I really want for Christmas… is for him to find a new… boyfriend.”
Jeff slowly arched his eyebrows. “I see.”
The boy nodded. “Ever since Papa died, I know Dad has been unhappy. He tries to hide it, but I can see. And it’s been three years since Papa went. Do you think it’s too soon for him to fall in love again?”
Jeff stared at the man. “No, I don't think it’s too soon.” He gave the kid a smile. “Leave it with me. I’ll see what I can do.”

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Dear Santa is a sweet holiday romance. This KC Wells book is a feel-good, fluffy read. 

Dave and Jeff may be the ones getting a chance at love in this holiday tale, but Chris is the star of the show. Ten year old Chris is adorable and a total charmer. When he asks Santa to help his dad find love, neither expect that Santa will be able to grant that wish personally. 

This is a charming little romance between the man playing Santa and the child's father. The way things develop between the two is fabulous, with nothing feeling forced. I adore every single moment of this relationship.

Dear Santa is a totally feel-good holiday romance. Definitely check out this KC Wells book the next time you're in the mood for some holiday fun. You won't be disappointed.

Ben's Boss (Maine Men #2) by K.C. Wells

 

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“Pearson’s a common name.”

“It can’t be him.”

“God wouldn’t be that cruel.”

A painful history

Walking into the job interview confirms Ben White’s worst fears. It’s been eight years since high school, yet he can still recall Wade Pearson’s taunts.

There’s always a chance Wade isn’t the same homophobic asshole Ben knew. Yeah right.

Except the boy Ben remembers has grown into one seriously hot, brooding man. In another life, Ben would have climbed him like a tree. Wade’s gaze still makes Ben shiver – although now for entirely different reasons.

A secret longing

As soon as Wade read Ben’s application, he knew he had to see him. Ben’s still as gorgeous as Wade remembers. It’s obvious he doesn’t expect to get the job, given their history.

But Wade has an agenda. He has to make it up to Ben for treating him so badly – not that Ben will ever know why he acted like he did. Seeing him every day only heightens Wade’s regret. If he’d had more courage back then, maybe he and Ben could have been something.

The least he can do is show Ben he’s changed.

There’s no way Wade can get what he really wants – Ben’s heart.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Ben's Boss is a wonderful romance by KC Wells. The second book in the Maine Men series, it has all the charm and heart of the first book, Finn's Fantasy.

I love everything about this book and series so far. 

Ben meets up with his former bully, Wade, when he applies for a job in Wade's company. 

It's a fantastic story of forgiveness and redemption. A wonderful tale of second chances and the fact that people change. 

This is a beautiful tale of friendship and love. And in a wonderful twist, it's Wade that needs Ben's love to help him heal. 

If you love men who can forgive their former bully, look no further. I'll admit that as a reader, it isn't always easy to believe this can happen. This book does a damn good job making the reader believe in this couple. 

The writing is great, with small town charm and plenty of delightful secondary characters. The men are complex and their storyline is intriguing. There's plenty of humor and one liners to keep one laughing as well. 

Ben's Boss is a heart warming romance. This KC Wells book is a great combo of sweetness, heart, humor, and heat. 

Bears in the Woods by K.C. Wells

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The secluded rental cabin offers Jim Traynor exactly what he needs: peace and quiet to finish his latest book, and maybe a little inspiration for a new series. There’s even a little dog named Buster to provide an adorable distraction. Buster’s owners, however, bring distraction of a very different kind. Jim’s determination to focus on his work doesn’t stop his delicious fantasies, but each new encounter with Julian and Michael makes him forcefully aware of the aching desire building within him.

Julian and Michael have built a wonderful life together. Then Jim’s arrival rocks it to its foundations. Julian is drawn to the quiet writer, aware of an intensifying connection between them. Michael feels that same magnetic pull, but remains haunted by the past: they’ve been down this road before. Reaching the end of it broke Julian’s heart, something Michael will not let happen again. He strives to be the strong one, but with every passing night, he’s falling for Jim just as hard as Julian is.

Both men know Jim can only hurt them if they let him in. The trouble is, Jim might already be through that door. If he is, the day will come when he’ll walk right back out of it.

Only this time, how many hearts will be broken?

*The bears featured in this story are strictly of the human variety. Any resemblance to bear shifters – okay, they’re furry – is purely coincidental.

My Rating - 4 Stars!

Bears in the Woods is a delicious romance by KC Wells. And yes, if you enjoy bears, you will enjoy this story. 

This one involves Julian and Michael who are married, finding Jim and wanting him. Julian and Michael have always liked to play with a third, but with Jim, they end wanting to keep him. 

The bears are older and are a great mix with the younger Jim. I adore everything about the relationship. It starts great, evolves naturally, and ends happily. 

I love the author's writing as usual and I can always depend on getting a satisfying story from KC. Just don't expect a ton of sex in this one. It's there, but a lot of it is mentioned after the fact. But, what is there is hot, including a dp scene!

Add in the beautiful setting and it just gets better. The atmosphere surrounding the cabins is wonderfully illustrated and delightful to read. 

Bears in the Woods is a great choice the next time you're in the mood for a feel good menage that starts with an established couple. This KC Wells  book is pure fun.

Finn's Fantasy (Maine Men #1) by K.C. Wells

 

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A secret desire

By day, Finn builds houses on the coastline of Maine. Afterhours, Finn dreams of the hot older guy who walks his chocolate lab on Goose Rocks Beach. The man of his dreams ticks all his boxes. Salt and pepper hair. Strong jawline. Blue eyes.
His dream man is perfect fantasy material. As for actually speaking to him?
As if. Their paths won’t ever cross, and the guy is probably straight.

A new chapter

Recently divorced Joel is finally living as a gay man, but he’s not sure he’s ready to jump into a relationship. That doesn’t stop him from noticing his new contractor’s muscular build, hewn from hard, physical work, or his storm-colored eyes. Or the way he wears his tool belt slung low on his hips. The icing on the cake? There’s more to Finn than good looks. Maybe he’s the perfect guy to share long walks on the beach and warm nights in front of a fire.

But it’s been twenty years since Joel was with a man. While he’s not forgotten how to flirt, he’s nervous about making a move.

Especially with Finn.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Finn's Fantasy is a fabulous romance by KC Wells. I seriously love it all. The first book in the Maine Men series, this looks to be a fabulous series.

It's compelling from the start, with a great group of friends and plenty of banter. Damn, I can't wait to see more of them all in the future. I always enjoy a fun group of friends.

The setting is wonderful, as Wells, Maine is a beautiful beach town. Even if you haven't been there, you'll fall in love with this small town. 

Finn and Joel's romance is wonderful. Joel's newly divorced, and ready to explore his gay side. With Finn there's instant attraction and some hot first times. I adore the way the men become friends, and how perfect they are for each other. 

There are new starts for Joel in his life, career, and love life. His journey towards coming out includes the terrifying task of coming out to his kids. His son is angry at him, blaming him for the divorce. But he also doesn't know the truth. This is all wonderfully done.

One of my favorite aspects of this story is the way Joel and his ex get along so well. They are best friends and she's extremely understanding and supportive of him. 

Finn's Fantasy is a fabulous book. I love this KC Wells story. From start to finish, I couldn't put it down. I can't recommend it enough. I can't wait to see what comes next for the Maine Men!

My Best Friend's Brother by K.C. Wells

 

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My best friend’s younger brother is all grown up. And gorgeous.
Casey’s off limits. Forbidden. But that just makes me want him more.

Rylan

I’ve watched Casey grow up. I never imagined how the sweet, scrawny kid would turn into a hot muscular man. A hot guy who just came out.

Casey torments my thoughts. And my dreams. I need to stay far, far away from my best friend’s kid brother. Should be easy, right? I can find plenty of guys to distract me.

Problem is, all I want is the one man I can’t have.

Casey

There’s never been a time when I wasn’t in love with Rylan. My brother’s best friend was my first crush. My only crush. He’s the one man I shouldn’t go near. And here I am spending the summer in the apartment he shares with my older brother.
That seemed like a good idea in the beginning. I thought I could handle it but now that I’m so close to the man I’ve always wanted, I’m not so sure. About anything.

I can have any man – except the one I want.

It’s going to be a long, hot summer.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

KC Well's My Best Friend's Brother is a fun romance. With this being one of my favorite tropes, I was excited for this book. And damn, I love it!

The forbidden romance aspect is every looming in this one, as Casey's brother, Trask, doesn't want him with Rylan. Rylan's a former man whore so of course Trask doesn't want him with his baby brother. Cue the sneaking around. 

I adore that they both secretly loved one another for a long time and won't let anyone keep them apart. It's wonderful. 

And, omg, the notebook!!! I effin love the notebook!

Their story is a nice slow burn romance with a wonderful first kiss, first times and plenty of swoony moments. Heck, who can resist a man whore who changes instantly when love is an option? 

Written in alternating first person pov, everything about this story works for me. I love it all. 

My Best Friend's Brother is a super sweet forbidden romance. This KC Wells gem had me happy from the start to the finish. I highly recommend this fantastic romance. 

A Guy For Christmas by K.C. Wells

 

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Dear Santa,
Please can you send me a guy for Christmas? Someone kind, good-looking, sweet… but who knows what he’s doing ? ( If you get my meaning ;-) ) You must know SO MANY people. Surely you can give someone a shove in my direction?
I’m serious here!
I need your help.
I’m eighteen and I’m a virgin.
That doesn’t sound bad, right?
Well, in my little town, most of the guys I went to school with are getting a lot of action. And bragging about it. They have their pick of girls.
Only thing is? I don’t want a girl. And gay or bi guys are pretty thin on the ground around here.
Hell, the only gay guy I know of for sure is my neighbor, Mr. Quentin, but he’s ‘ancient’. He has to be at least thirty. Not that he isn’t hot - don’t get me wrong, he’s smoking! He was the coolest teacher ever, but he’s not gonna be interested in a guy my age.
Anyway, Santa…. I know you’re kinda busy right now, but if you could spare a thought for my little problem, I’d be eternally grateful.

Thanks, Santa.

Robin

P.S. I know I made it sound like it’s all about popping my cherry, but a little Christmas romance would be great too. So no guys with snow where their hearts should be, okay? I want ALL the feelz.
P.P.S On second thoughts, make that a lot of romance. But be careful, okay, Santa? I want a guy who’ll steal my heart, not break it.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

A Guy For Christmas is a great holiday romance by KC Wells. And the title says it all, as Robin wants just that - a guy - not a boy. 

This is one of those books I wasn't sure about going into it. But, since the author is KC Wells, I assumed she'd handle it with care. And I was right! I'm not a huge fan of teacher/former student romances, but this one never felt icky. 

Robin is 18, legally an adult. Despite just being out of high school, he was never in any of Dean's classes. The two men easily form a connection on an emotional level, in addition to their sexual attraction. It's compelling from the start, and includes a humorous coming out scene for Robin. 

A great aspect of their relationship is the level of equality. Often with such an age gap, when one of the men is only 18, you'd feel the older man has all the power. But the author excels in making them equals despite their differences.

The writing is sharp, with plenty of quick witted conversations, full of great banter. You'll love the sexual exploration and the fun first times. 

The secondary characters are fabulous. I love, love, love this family. They make the holidays fun, with Hallmark movies and cookie decorating. And, oh my, I love Robin's twin. 

A Guy for Christmas is a perfectly feel-good, light-hearted holiday romance. KC Wells had me obsessed with these men from the start. And as the story continues, it just gets better. You can't go wrong with this one. 

Sunshine & Shadows by K.C. Wells

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From kids to adults.
From BFFs to lovers.
Except life is never that simple.

Jamie:
Oh My God, Stephen Taylor grew up to be gorgeous.
He called me feather-brain like he did when we were kids, and it was like he’d never left.
Except back then I wasn’t in a wheelchair.
Come on, Stephen. I haven’t changed. I’m still that glass-half-full kid you remember, honest.
Please, be different? See past the freaking chair?
Of course, what would make it goddamn perfect would be if you turned out to be gay, as well as tall and beautiful.
Hey, a guy can dream, right?

Stephen:
Oh my God, he hasn’t changed.
He’s still full of sunshine like he was as a kid.
He wants to know what life was like in California, but there’s only so much I can share.
I’m not going to tell him what I’ve been through. He doesn’t need to know I have lousy taste in men.
Why couldn’t just one of them have been like you, Jamie?
Because I could so fall in love with a guy like you.
Only one thing wrong with that – you wouldn’t want a guy like me.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Sunshine & Shadows is a fabulous friends to lovers romance by KC Wells. 

Jamie and Stephen are two former best friends separated through distance and years. Some big life changes have occurred during those years, including Jamie now being in a wheelchair. 

At the heart of this story, Jamie and Stephen are complete opposites in their personalities. One is happy and carefree, the other is glum and serious. One is optimistic, the other pessimistic. Both men have some shadows they hide behind, which is problematic at times. The title perfectly reflects this and I love it. But even better is the way that Jamie helps bring Stephen out of his gloom. 

The two friends are perfect together as a couple. They compliment one another wonderfully, and their banter is as if no time has passed. The reader will immediately fall in love with Stephen, as he is nothing but humorous about Jamie's wheelchair when they reunite. 

I love the way the author addresses Jamie's disability, as Jamie is content with life and happy. But, through conversations, we learn that that wasn't always the case. When it first happened, Jamie reacted as one would expect. I love the way this all unfolds. As well, the author does a fantastic job illustrating the way people in wheelchairs are treated in public. Everything is written with sensitivity and care. 

Overall, I adore the personality of these men. Jamie is the opposite of what one would expect, helping to keep things a lot lighter than they could have been. The author gifts him with many layers, making him come to life fully, exploring that he is way more than just his disability. On the opposite end, Stephen is both light-hearted and humorous while also being deeply serious. I love his layers and his ability to overlook Jamie's wheelchair from the start.

The writing style is great, with a tough storyline and two realistic main characters. There are some magnificent secondary characters who add immensely to the tale.

Sunshine & Shadows is an brilliant read that involves some serious subject matters. This KC Wells book had me consumed throughout. It's a low angst read that will leave your tears on the pages at times. And in the end, you won't be able to put it down.  

 

 

Gay on a Train by K.C. Wells

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I’m straight. So when a gay guy on the train asked me out on a date, why in the hell did I say yes? And why am I excited about seeing him again?

Okay, let’s start again…
I thought I was straight for all of my twenty-six years. I dated women. I slept with women. And yeah, occasionally I’d wondered what it would be like to experiment with a guy. We’ve all done it, right? A couple of times at least? Only, I never did more than wonder.
But after one conversation with him...
I still don’t know why I said yes. It wasn’t as if he was flirting with me - well, not much.  All we did was talk. And then he asked me out.
Okay, so it would be a new experience. I can roll with that. But what if he wants to sleep with me? How about that?
I’m nervous. I’m confused. And as for the whole ‘I’m straight’ thing?
Yeah. I’m rethinking that. Big time.
And I can’t wait for Saturday till I see him again.

* low angst

* out-for-you

* bisexual

* British lol

* sweet

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Gay on a Train is a feel good, charming romance by KC Wells. 

When Daniel and Lee meet on a train one morning, Daniel asks Lee out on a date. Despite having never been attracted to a man before, Lee says yes. What follows is the story of Lee and the journey of his bisexual awakening. 

As for Lee and Daniel, their relationship is full of desire, need, and want. There are some intense first times and plenty of humor to keep the reader entertained.

One of my favorite parts of Lee's experiences are the little clues he ignored throughout the years that he was attracted to men.

The writing is fantastic, with a delightful storyline, great dialogue, and some sweet and tender moments. The author includes plenty of humor to this British romance as well as some secondary characters who tremendously add to the fun.

Overall, Gay on a Train is an extremely delightful read. This KC Wells tale will satisfy for sure. I definitely recommend it the next time you are looking for a sweet bisexual romance. 

Desire & Denial (Southern Boys #3) by K.C. Wells

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Jon has yearned for a man's touch for as long as he can remember.

Now two younger men are about to bring his fantasies to life.

Jon Walters is a mess.
He's thirty-eight. His roommates are eighteen and twenty. It's never gonna work. But Lord, he wants it to.

He's spent years hiding his sexuality. Denying his desires. Guys don't come out at my age - do they? Except he did come out once - and went right back in again. How does he explain all this to Del, his brother? That's a conversation Jon is dreading. Del is the only family Jon has left, and he's going to be hurt. Angry. Not to mention, there are secrets Jon does not want to share.

And then there's Chaz and Kendis. Wasn't falling for one guy enough of a challenge? I had to fall for both of them? And what the hell do they see in me? Because they're not making it easy for him to say no.

Whichever way he looks at it, Jon's life just went way beyond It's Complicated…

* first time
* age gap
* Out-For-You
* Menage

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Desire & Denial, the third book in the Southern Boys series is a great menage romance by KC Wells. Having not read the previous books in the Southern Boys series, I struggled a little bit at the beginning. But, it quickly became easy to catch up. 

This book checked all my boxes. It's a fun and flirty romance, full of hesitation, seduction, and some yummy first times. Chaz and Kendis are both inexperienced gays. The older Jon is someone everybody thinks is straight, but he has a secret. 

I seriously love this book. It's a story of ever-growing feelings between three men. The slow dance between the men, which includes seduction is a lot of fun. The storyline is riveting, as well as compelling. The characters are all loveable. The conflict is realistic, and never forced. 

Their story includes racism as well, as Kendis is black and experienced with being judged for the color of his skin. I definitely appreciate his mother and her contribution to the story. 

The emotions are all over the place with this tale, with sad moments, tender moments, and beautiful moments. As well, there are plenty of sweet moments, including Jon's faith in Kendis, as he steps up to help him from the start. Good god, Jon endeared himself to me from that moment on. As for Jon's past, it's well illustrated why he's in the closet. I was almost tears reading his backstory. 

Something I found exciting is that this is a menage romance with all three men exploring first times. This is not typical of a romance, and it upped the fun. 

Desire & Denial is a nice mix of age gap, boss/employee, roommates, and more. There is something for everyone in this book, including an 18th birthday, a jock strap, and some hot dreaming. Having not read the first two books in this KC Wells series, I am excited to go back and read them.