Golden by Helen Juliet

 

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Can three very hungry bears find their own sweet golden boy?

GOLDIE
Thanks to my no-good ex, I’m up to my eyeballs in debt…to an adult entertainment company. The owner offers me the chance of a lifetime: if I keep my lips zipped about why I’m there, I can work off the loan in front of the camera. I’m thrilled, but self-conscious: who wants to work with a skinny twink like me? Then the biggest, scariest star of all asks for me. In fact, Daddy demands me. And, like both his partners warn me: what Daddy wants, Daddy gets. Can I really handle three bears? As they close in on me, I realise…it’s too late to run.

DADDY
Goldie is shy, innocent, brand-new…and totally irresistible. I’m going to make him ours. The three of us have enough love for a fourth. It’s supposed to be only for a weekend, but our golden angel’s secrets betray a broken soul that needs mending…and I’m the man to do it. Goldie’s sleazy ex is too cold for him, and this weekend might be too hot. But the four of us together? That feels just right. And when I find out why Goldie’s really there, we’ll stop at nothing to save our golden boy.

Golden is a super steamy, standalone MMMM gay romance novella featuring a picturesque cottage in the English countryside, lashings of praise for a shy boy, one very fat cat who knows best, enough porridge for four hungry tummies, and a guaranteed HEA with absolutely no cliffhanger. 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Golden is a fabulous romance. In this Helen Juliet gem, Goldie meets the three men of his dreams. 

One can't help but to love Goldie from the start. He's wonderful and is willing to sacrifice himself to get out of debt. Enter Daddy, Papa, and Baby, and a relationship none of them saw coming. 

This is a story that starts with a porn scene and ends with true love. And I love it all. The natural progression between all of them is so damn wonderful and enjoyable.

Omg. Daddy, Papa, and Baby are the perfect match for Goldie. With Goldie, they all find what is missing in their lives. In other words, it's the perfectly done polyamory match. They all need one another to feel complete, and no one is ever left out. 

Golden is a deliciously sexy and sweet romance. This is a fantastic addition to Helen Juliet's works. I can't recommend it enough when you're in the mood for some sweetness, emotion, and heat. This is definitely a fairy tale in the making. 

Love Unlimited (Love Language) by Reese Morrison

 

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When you have everything you want, is it wrong to want more?

Dustin has the perfect summer to look forward to. His genderfluid boyfriend, Landon, is moving in so they can fully embrace the Daddy/boy dynamic they’ve both been craving. His best friend, Zhong, found an adorable partner in Ash, whose puppy play interests fit perfectly with an asexual Daddy.

And when the two couples spend time together, everything seems right.

Uniting two fragile, new relationships into a foursome could spell disaster. Or maybe their love for each other could be unlimited.

Love Unlimited has two Daddy Doms with very different age play styles, a fierce middle, an sweet little, impact play, puppy play, and a HEA for everyone. This is the fourth in the Love Language series celebrating Deaf characters and Deaf culture. It continues story lines from Love Lessons and Love Limits, which should be read first.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Love Unlimited is a fantastic romance in which two couples merge into one loving relationship. I absolutely fell into this Reese Morrison immediately and couldn't devour it fast enough. 

I love this book! It's emotional, hits on a unique dynamic, and is definitely hot. 

These men are all amazingly unique. And there's a lot going on in this book. Their tale includes living as a gender queer person, living as a deaf person, Daddy dynamics, age play, puppy play, and plenty more. There's some bondage and plenty of littles interacting. 

The age play scenes are wonderful, totally caring and sweet, and the puppy play scenes are heart-warming. I also really appreciate the comparison between age play and puppy play. 

But it's the four men together that makes this story so darn special. There's so many layers to each relationship and I love the way everything evolves into more. 

Love Unlimited is a great read. I love this romance and can't get enough of Reese Morrison's unique stories. 

Four Letter Word (Love Logic Book 2) by K.M. Neuhold

Four Letter Word

Love Logic Series, Book 2

KM Neuhold

M/M/M/M Romance, Menage

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Relationships are hard enough between two people...can the four of us make it work? Or is love nothing more than a four letter word?

Polyamory...the first time Riot says the word, it feels like everything slots into place. Maybe I’m not greedy for loving both of my best friends at once…

For most of my life, I didn’t think I could ever have the kind of love I’ve been dreaming of, but somehow a sexy bartender with a major sweet tooth is making it all seem possible.

Maybe Riot is right: our capacity for love is bigger than most people let themselves feel. But will Leo and Hudson feel the same? Will they be willing to try to build this beautiful, complicated life with me?

If I can keep them from ripping each other’s heads off that is...

*** This is book two in the Love Logic series and can be read as a stand-alone. This is a MMMM story full of love and heat.

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My Rating - 5+ Stars!

From the prologue to the ending, I was deeply engrossed in KM Neuhold's Four Letter Word. Seriously, friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes. Add in multiple friends to lovers and it being written by KM, you know it's gonna be good. 

I don't have the words to describe how quickly and deeply I feel into this story.
The emotions are intense from the start, with me able to feel every damn thing along with these four men. The tension. The flirting. The chemistry. The longing. The heat. The doubts. The hesitation. The love.

Omg. And then it gets even better...

What all revolves around Bishop, and the three men he has feelings for, grows into so much more. 

These four men consumed me and the author impressed me more than ever. Not only did she have four complex characters, she mastered the development of each man and each combo of relationships. Some started as strangers, some as enemies, and one as the man between them all. The way the author explores all the men individually connecting with one another, as friends, and then more, is magnificent. It's as impressive as I've ever read when it comes to character development.

Good god, when Bishop discovers that he's poly, that scene is amazing. And the way that the author explores polyamory is magnificent. 

Then there's the sex. Oh lordy, the sex. Every sex scene, every confession, every kiss, adds immensely to the emotions. It has sex, sex, and more sex, but every single sex scene adds to the relationships being developed.

Basically, I couldn't breathe the whole time. This book grabbed a hold of me and wouldn't let go. I didn't just read like book, I experienced and lived this book. And when it ended, I wasn't ready. I want more. I could read this book every damn day and remain perfectly content. 

I can't recommend Four Letter Word enough. Just set some time aside to live and breathe this KM Neuhold gem for a while. You won't regret it. 

Excerpt

“Damn, that smells incredible,” Riot says, sniffing the air like a bloodhound as we step inside.

“Leo must be baking something.”

“He bakes?” His voice dips low, sounding almost reverent, and I chuckle.

“He bakes,” I confirm. “Come on, I’ll introduce you.”

Sure enough, we find Leo in my small kitchen, surrounded by dirty dishes, pulling a pan of brownies out of the oven. He clearly hasn’t gotten bored of the make Bishop blush game, because he’s shirtless, a pair of low-slung track pants barely clinging to his hips, showing off the curve of his ass in the most mouthwatering way.

“Damn,” Riot breathes quietly from behind me.

“No kidding,” I mutter back.

Leo sets the pan down and turns to us. His smile falters for a second when he realizes I’m not alone, and he eyes Riot suspiciously.

“Hey, I didn’t realize you were bringing someone home with you.”

“Would you have had a shirt on if I’d told you?” I tease.

Leo scoffs. “No, I’d have been naked,” he jokes back.

“Well, it’s never too late,” Riot flirts, shamelessly raking his eyes over my best friend. “And are those brownies? If so, can I have one?”

“We haven’t even been properly introduced yet and you’ve already asked me to get naked and share my brownies with you? Someone is awfully forward.”

“Sorry, I have a sweet tooth,” he apologizes, flashing Leo a boyish grin. “I’m Riot, by the way.” He holds a hand out to Leo.

“I’m Bishop’s very best friend in the whole world.”

“Is that your Christian name?”

Leo throws his head back and laughs. “That would be Leonard, but my friends call me Leo.”

“Nice to meet you, Leo.”

Author K.M.Neuhold is a complete romance junkie, a total sap in every way. She started her journey as an author in new adult, MF romance, but after a chance reading of an MM book she was completely hooked on everything about lovely- and sometimes damaged- men finding their Happily Ever After together. She has a strong passion for writing characters with a lot of heart and soul, and a bit of humor as well. And she fully admits that her OCD tendencies of making sure every side character has a full backstory will likely always lead to every book having a spin-off or series. When she's not writing she's a lion tamer, an astronaut, and a superhero...just kidding, she's likely watching Netflix and snuggling with her husky while her amazing husband brings her coffee.

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BLOG TOUR - Behind the Stick (The Speakeasy #3) by K. Evan Coles & Brigham Vaughn

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Book Title: Behind the Stick, The Speakeasy #3

Author: K. Evan Coles and Brigham Vaughn

Publisher: Pride Publishing/Totally Entwined Group

Release Date: August 20, 2019

Genre/s: Contemporary, MM, Romance, Interracial, Erotic Romance

Trope/s: Bad Breakup, Hurt/Comfort, Interracial Relationship, Sex Buddies Become Lovers, Found Family 

Themes: Family, Friendship, Family Conflict, Racial Intolerance, Forgiveness

Heat Rating: 4 flames 

Length: 97 045 words/370 pages

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Kyle McKee lives a charmed life. He co-owns Under, an uptown speakeasy, where he is chief mixologist. Friends poke fun at Kyle’s tiny one-bed apartment in Chelsea, but they’re the best support system a man could ask for. Unfortunately, Kyle’s lackluster love life has led him to take a break from dating.

Harlem resident Luka Clarke is a lieutenant with Engine 47, the Pride of Morningside, where he carries on his father’s legacy with the FDNY. Luka, who is mixed race and bisexual, has his eye on Kyle, whom he met at a local burger joint and he just needs to make time to visit Kyle’s bar.

Before work one evening, Kyle is trapped inside the luncheonette when a fire breaks out. Luka’s firehouse answers the call and he connects with Kyle again under the most unexpected of circumstances. When Kyle gratefully invites Luka and the firehouse squad to Under, the flirting between the two men leads to a date.

Kyle and Luka quickly grow close, but Luka’s mother and sister distrust Kyle for being both white and gay. Luka believes his family will come around and accept Kyle in the end, but Kyle is not optimistic and hides his disquiet as attraction blossoms into love.

Kyle and Luka’s near-idyllic bubble is shattered one evening after a hate crime leaves them scarred, inside and out. Shaken, they put on a strong front but struggle inwardly against fear and personal demons. As the emotions seething beneath the surface finally come to a head, both men must decide if they have the strength to find love enough to conquer hate.

Reader advisory: This book contains references to non-nurturing parenting; homophobia; racism and racist slurs. There are references to recreational drug use. This book also contains scenes of mmmm ménage and characters caught in fire.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Already a fan of K Evan Coles and Brigham Vaughn, and their Speakeasy series, I was thrilled to be able to read Behind the Stick. The third book in this series, it has all the charm of books 1 & 2.

Kyle's been hooking up with Jesse and Cam. Then he meets Luca after the handsome firefighter saves his life. What follows is a story full of mystery, and romance. And when the lines blur between Kyle and Jesse, they discover that their chemistry is explosive.

From the start, I fell for these two men and root for them to find love. Luckily for me, they get their happy ending after a long journey. Along the way, the reader gets to enjoy some amazing sex scenes, including a hot scene when they hook up with Jesse and Cam.

A good interracial story, it also has a bisexual character. The characters partake in some exhibitionism and voyeurism. Their story has hurt, pain, fear, and guilt. The men deal with insecurities and anxiety. There are some racial issues, homophobia, and a hate crime. What follows is a story of an attack and it's aftermath. The last quarter of the book is amazing!

Luka's family is great, adding a lot to the charm of the story. 

I love the Speakeasy crew, and am thrilled for Kyle to find his man. A huge fan of these writers, I am not surprised with the fantastic writing. The humor's great, the banter's sharp, and the whole storyline's a lot of fun. I also love the flow and the character development. 

Overall, Behind the Stick is a fantastic story of two men traversing the complications of their new relationship. It is wonderful and I love every single second of this book, and series. 

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Excerpt

Kyle McKee set down his gym bag and yoga mat and pulled up a seat at his gym’s juice bar. The class he’d taken had warmed his skin and stretched his muscles and joints to their limits. He felt like the world’s most relaxed slab of single New York man, which was good for Kyle’s state of mind. He’d been stressed lately, about his love life in particular. Because damn if every guy he’d been out with in the last two months hadn’t turned out to be a shitheel of epic proportions. So much so, Kyle had decided to stop dating entirely.

Eyes closed, Kyle forced away thoughts of dating catastrophes. He rolled his neck from side to side but peeled his lids open again when the chair on his left slid back and his friend Malcolm Elliot dropped into the seat. Malcolm gave Kyle a lazy grin. At six-three, he stood a few inches taller than Kyle, and he looked rosy-cheeked and loose limbed, his blue-gray eyes shining.

“I am a man-sized untwisted pretzel,” Malcolm said. “I’m not sure what that means, so don’t ask.”

“You’re yoga-stoned, dude.” Kyle smiled at Malcolm’s laugh.

“Is that a thing?”

“Totally a thing.”

Malcolm narrowed his eyes at Kyle. “You’re the one with the bloodshot eyes—what did you do after class?”

“Ugh, nothing but itch from allergies. Ragweed is my kryptonite.” Kyle pinched the bridge of his nose between his fingers, then nodded at the menu on the wall behind the counter. “What are you drinking?”

“I’ll do a Kale Storm with protein,” Malcolm said.

Kyle held up a hand when Malcolm reached for his wallet. “I’ll grab these—you paid last week.” He smiled at the barista who’d stepped up to take their order. “A Kale Storm with a protein powder shot and a Peanut Butter Baby with chia, please. You headed home after this?” he asked Malcolm.

Malcolm shook his head. “I’ve got errands to run. My kitchen has mysteriously emptied itself of food since my brother and his girlfriend came back to town. What about you?”

“I’m opening tonight, so I’ll just head to the bar. I have extra clothes at the office I can change into.” Kyle co-owned a speakeasy called Under with his friend Jesse Murtagh and, while he loved his job, the commute uptown from Chelsea to Morningside Heights could be a pain in the ass. He welcomed the option to skip extra stops when he could.

Malcolm ran his gaze over Kyle’s gray Henley and dark jeans. “You could always serve in what you’re wearing, you know. You’d blow Jesse’s mind.”

Kyle covered a theatrical gasp with one hand. “I would never!” His preference for black or dark gray clothing while working was a source of gentle teasing among his friends. “Seriously, I don’t feel like I’m working unless I’ve got my blacks on. I’ve done it for so long it’s just part of how I do my job.”

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K. Evan Coles

K. Evan Coles is a mother and tech pirate by day and a writer by night. She is a dreamer who, with a little hard work and a lot of good coffee, coaxes words out of her head and onto paper.

K. lives in the northeast United States, where she complains bitterly about the winters, but truly loves the region and its diverse, tenacious and deceptively compassionate people. You’ll usually find K. nerding out over books, movies and television with friends and family. She’s especially proud to be raising her son as part of a new generation of unabashed geeks.

K.’s books explore LGBTQ+ romance in contemporary settings.

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Brigham Vaughn is on the adventure of a lifetime as a full-time writer. She devours books at an alarming rate and hasn’t let her short arms and long torso stop her from doing yoga. She makes a killer key lime pie, hates green peppers, and loves wine tasting tours. A collector of vintage Nancy Drew books and green glassware, she enjoys poking around in antique shops and refinishing thrift store furniture. An avid photographer, she dreams of traveling the world and she can’t wait to discover everything else life has to offer her.

Her books range from short stories to novellas. They explore gay, bisexual, lesbian, and polyamorous romance in contemporary settings.

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Their Bounty & Their Obsession (Four Mercenaries #1 & #2) by K.A. Merikan

   Their Bounty

(Four Mercenaries #1)

by KA Merikan

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--- Taken. Prized. Possessed. Loved. ---Clover is an orphan and has led a tough and chaotic life. No stability. No money. No friends. He trusts no one.

His already miserable life takes a nosedive when he ends up in the hands of a human trafficking gang. Someone has placed a request for a young albino man, and Clover is to become the property of a mysterious buyer who will stop at nothing to satisfy their depraved desire. Clover’s fate seems sealed until four bounty hunters appear to take out his captors and accidentally save him.

The four mercenaries want to move on, but when Clover pleads for protection, they offer it to him at a price. In the beginning, the arrangement is all kinds of shady, but as he gets to know the four men who’ve taken him on a wild ride, his developing feelings might become as dangerous as the elusive buyer.

But can a relationship with four such different men even work? Men who kill for a living? Men so full of contradictions?

Tank. The massive ex-soldier eager to be Clover’s Daddy.
Pyro. Wild, tattooed, with a filthy mouth and an itch for violence.
Boar. Ginger, bearded, a big teddy bear who can turn into a grizzly.
Drake. Dark and dangerous, with a tongue as sharp as his knives.

Can these men provide him with the love and security he craves? Or has Clover made the worst mistake of his life?

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THEIR BOUNTY is a dark gay harem contemporary romance, book 1 in the “Four Mercenaries” trilogy. The story contains scenes of explicit violence, offensive language, morally ambiguous characters and lots of scorching hot, emotional, explicit scenes.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS:Themes: abduction, polyamory, mercenaries, bounty hunters, albinism, commitment issues, indecent proposal, dark past, male bonding, human trafficking, size difference, enemies to lovers, danger, alpha male, found family, size difference, distrust, shared, victim and protector

Length: ~92,000 words

Review 

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Their Bounty, the first book in KA Merikan's Four Mercenaries series, is amazing! 

Oh Clover, sweet, sweet Clover. We meet Clover when's saved by the mercenaries. What follows is an intense relationship between Clover and his men. And in between those moments, there's plenty of suspense, action, danger, and lots of sex.

As an albino, someone is after Clover, wanting him as a possession. His unique looks make him a valuable asset.

One of my favorite aspects of this tale is that two of the men really don't get along. This makes things extra interesting once Clover becomes a part of their group.

Although heavy on the sex scenes, there is so much more to this tale. Each men is completely different, with Clover managing to develop a relationship with each of them. It's touching and full of love.

And one of the sweetest things is the reason behind Clover's name. 

Their Bounty definitely delivers on the steamy scenes, while also gifting the reader with a thrilling action read. It's definitely a unique and emotional tale.

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Their Obsession

(Four Mercenaries #2)

by KA Merikan 

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--- Loved. Protected. Shattered. ---


Clover has found love with not one man, but four. He never imagined such a relationship could work, let alone that he’d be at the center of it, but a year later, his bond with the four mercenaries is stronger than ever.

Each man in Clover’s life completes him in a whole different way. Where Drake teaches him shibari, Boar always showers him with cuddles. Where Tank is strict and protective, Pyro takes Clover on wild adventures.

To truly become a part of the mercenary crew, Clover chose to train under the guidance of his men. He’s itching for action to prove to himself and to others that he can handle the toughest jobs.

But through violence and mayhem, Clover will be tried in ways he never wished for. Old enemies resurface, bonds are tested, and one wrong move can mean death.

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THEIR BOUNTY is a dark gay harem contemporary romance, book 2 in the “Four Mercenaries” trilogy. The story contains scenes of explicit violence, offensive language, morally ambiguous characters and lots of scorching hot, emotional, explicit scenes.



POSSIBLE SPOILERS:
Themes: polyamory, mercenaries, bounty hunters, albinism, commitment issues, dark past, male bonding, human trafficking, size difference, danger, alpha male, found family, size difference, distrust, shared, victim and protector, revenge, organized crime

Length: ~70,000 words

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Their Obsession picks up a year after Their Bounty leaves off. And to my surprise, the description of the time since The Bounty and the beginning of this story is a true delight, full of wonderful humor. Clover in Mickey Mouse ears? Omg, yes!

Clover has been trained, and trained some more, to join this band of mercenaries. As they finally have him working along side them, it's tough to let the young Clover be in danger.

The relationship is getting even better. Clover's still at his men's mercy, he calls Tank "Daddy", and he's as sweet as ever. But, wow, the sex. Yes, the sex gets even better. If you didn't already realize, this book contains a lot of sex. But it's Clover's individual relationships with each man that amazes me.

As I'd expect, the story is dark, the events intense, and I was on the edge of my seat often. But there's also a good dose of humor, including a hysterical cum cocktail that had me in stitches.

Not wanting to give away the storyline, I'll just say Their Obsession is amazing and not for the faint of heart. Words cannot express the level of danger in this one. Definitely set some time aside for this one, as you won't want to put it down. And, oh, what a cliffhanger. I need book three now!