Kisses From Heaven by Piper Kay

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Hayden Montgomery has always been determined, hardheaded, and strong. He keeps his passionate side buried deep within. But shit just went South.
Now, his world is crumbling in front of him. Broken and lost, he’s trapped in an abusive relationship which makes it worse. Hayden just wants a way out of everything. Falling down the rabbit hole, he questions his own life or if he even belongs in it anymore.
Joseph, his very close friend from years ago, returns. They took different roads for a quick minute, but Hayden is overjoyed with his return and the strength and love Joseph has to share.
Unfortunately, Joseph harbors some deep and dark secrets that could get them both killed if he’s not careful.
There is a method to this madness! And many Kisses from Heaven up above.

Review 

My Rating - 4 Stars!

Kisses From Heaven is a tough book to review. It's a heart-breaking tale of abuse, love, and agony.

This story is complex, and reads as separate sections. Unfortunately, it is a tough read from start to finish. I definitely found myself riveted, but in the end, I felt it was missing something. Hayden gets his happily ever after, after YEARS of suffering, but the lack of explanations left me confused and wanting more closure.

This book is about Hayden and his pain. And when I say pain, I mean physical abuse, mental torture, and way too much anguish. This is an agonizing read. A really tough read. You will feel every moment of Hayden's pain and suffering and it will hurt. It is truly a tale with horrific levels of abuse.

It's also a story of love. A love so strong and powerful that nothing else matters. The type of love that is all-consuming and has the power to wreck you repeatedly. 

When Hayden and Joseph are first reunited, it's an interesting and fun read, as Joseph's never been with a guy before. When Hayden teaches him about gay sex, it's quite the hot scene!

The rest however, is agonizing. There, I've warned you. Now read at your own risk. But, please note that the writing is phenomenal, as I wouldn't be so upset if the writing wasn't so strong. Kuddos to Piper Kay.

Battered and Bruised, but Not Broken by T.L. Travis & Piper Kay

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Battered & bruised, but not broken is an erotic, male/male, gay romance novel. It’s the culmination of two lost souls finding what they didn’t know they were looking for.

Hunter is an ex-con, always in the wrong place at the worst times which is how he landed in prison. He’s looking to start anew when in walks Elliott.

Timid and sheltered Elliott has his life in order. Or so he thinks, that is until Hunter introduces him to a whole new world.

Both are battling past demons, but what happens when their worlds collide?

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Battered and Bruised, but Not Broken is an exquisite tale. TL Travis and Piper Kay have completely wowed me. 

Hunter, and ex con who's on parole, is struck dumb when he first sees Elliott. The attraction is immediate and strong. After a hot hook-up, they meet again when Hunter applies for a job.

Their story is full of extreme heartache, as well as many heartfelt moments. They experience considerable pain and hurt and each has scars that bear the weight of their past. 

Hunter is an amazing character. As he's falling for Elliott, he's terrified to reveal his past. He's afraid of rejection, as no one ever stays. Elliott is stunning and marvelous character. At 23, he's still a virgin. He's also suffered tremendous amount of pain in his past. 

The couple fall hard and fast. Each has a lot of secrets to unveil, and a lot of scars to explain. First though, Elliott needs to break through Hunter's walls.  

I love that Hunter and Elliott learn to trust one another. In fact, at the beginning, they place an enormous amount of trust in each other physically. It takes longer for the trust to be placed in other ways. 

Battered and Bruised, but Not Broken hits on the importance and power of finding someone who loves who unconditionally. It's a tender story of pain, love, and acceptance. I highly recommend it.

Hard Candy by Piper Kay

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Ross and the holidays clash like oil and water, and he wants no part of them after last years disaster. But a lot can change in a year. Will this be another bah humbug holiday or will he be surprised by the season?

Review 

My Rating -  4 Stars!

Hard Candy, by Piper Kay, is a fun, flirty Christmas romance with some mystery involved. As in, mysterious identity. It involves an employee and his boss, a masquerade party, and a hot hook up. It contains some sparks, some steamy scenes, and a tender and beautiful story, as they deal with their fears and trust issues.

Hard Candy is a short, quick read, at just 57 pages. If you're looking for a little spice with your Holiday romance, be sure to check it out.