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Sunday, January 17, 2021

SERIES SUNDAY - Texas Soul Series by Sara York

 Sundays are for highlighting some of my favorite series!




My Rating - 5 Stars!


The entire Texas Soul series, by Sara York, is amazing!!! It's the first mm series I ever read and it will always remain one of my all time favorite series.

The series starts with Book One - Texas Rough, where we get to watch Lane and Gresh fall in love. And, I have no words to explain how much I love these two men!

Gresh is the rich and powerful ranch owner, who never expected to fall in love with his foreman, Lane. But fall he does. And hard. He has to fight off the town's new doctor though, as Riley also has his eyes on Lane.

This book is perfect! It completely sucked me in and I had to read the whole series within a couple of days. I could not get enough of these men. And, luckily, the series continues to take place on the ranch, so we continue to see Gresh and Lane in each book, both in and out of their bedroom. As well, each book adds new characters to the ranch, and we get to know them all well.

Rich ranch owner, ranch foreman, doctor, ranch hands, and more. This series has it all. Sex in the open, cowboys coming out, danger and more. There's injuries, jealousy, some swapping, and oh so much fun.

Sara York manages to deliver some extremely memorable and steamy scenes in each book, including one of my all time favorite sex scenes. Just a little fun with two couples swapping. Yummy!

Basically, if you haven't read this Sara York series, do so now!

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Texas Rough

Book One - Texas Rough




5 star review - I always love a great romance, especially when the players are so different. This series is a great choice and a must read.

Everything in Texas is bigger, even lust.

Lane Daniels wants to kiss is boss, Gresh Hamilton Miller the third. The problem, he lives in Texas working as a ranch foreman, and nothing spells trouble like being gay in Texas.

Gresh wants more from Lane than his ability to handle livestock, he wants it all. Lane won’t give him the time of day so he forces the issue, setting up a date that Lane believes to be a business meeting. Alone together, Lane and Gresh ignite in a flash of passion.

But trouble isn’t far away. The new doctor in town, Riley, sets his sights on Lane. Riley chases hard, insinuating himself into Lane’s life, highlighting Gresh’s faults. But Gresh won’t give up without a fight. Will Lane and Gresh be able to survive the intrusion, or will Riley be the one walking away with Lane's heart?

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Texas Hard 

Book Two - Texas Hard 




Coming to terms with attraction means submitting to fears.

Spurned by his heart’s desire, Riley is aching for a fight, and he finds one with Connor, a sexy Texas lawman. Desire fires between them, but Riley walks away, ignoring the burning lust.

Weeks later, he’s caught trespassing on Connor’s new property—Naked!

Connor is tempted to arrest the daring naked man in his watering hole until he realizes it’s Riley. Lust and passion twist inside Connor, making him divulge one of his deepest secrets.

Riley’s hidden truths come between them, threatening to end everything.

Then there’s the Lane factor. Riley swears it’s over, but Lane may ruin everything for Connor.

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Texas Twist


Book Three - Texas Twist




Turned upside down, life at Crazy Hills becomes crazier.

Misbehaving cowboys and wild times invade the ranch. Erick McTavish is gobsmacked when he meets sexy Sterling White. Too bad Sterling doesn’t seem to return his feelings.

Determined to remain straight, Sterling hates the walking, talking temptation that is Erick. Yet, he can’t seem to stop his desire to experience his first kiss with a man.

The tattered remains of Sterling’s denial are stripped away when fate steps in and wickedly hot passion ignites between the pair, leaving Sterling unable to imagine a life without Erick.

Meanwhile, the bonds of friendship between Gresh, Connor, Lane, and Riley are tested when dark desire leads them down a dangerous path, twisting their relationship to the max, leaving all four men wondering if any relationship is possible after betrayal.

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Texas Branded


Book Four - Texas Branded




Revenge drives a hard bargain.

Jung-Hwa Gangjeon, known as Jump, may just be the most dangerous thing to come to Crazy Hills Ranch. Dark history threatens everything Gresh knows.

Awakened desire stirs deputy sheriff Bruce Long to run away fast. Bruce questions everything once he meets Jump.

Getting the skittish Jump to settle long enough to accept his love is harder than Bruce ever imagined. Lust and passion spin its web, leaving both Bruce and Jump branded with desire.

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Texas Desire


Book Five - Texas Desire





Can anything save them?

Guilt thrashes Lane with Gresh on his deathbed. Will Riley's comfort and love be too tempting for Lane with Gresh in a coma?

A new cowboy in town, Kip, has his sights set on one of the straight cowboys. Dating a closet case comes with problems. Winning over his new lover and getting him to open up may prove to be too much.

Tragedy strikes the ranch, and everyone has to pull together, but can they outwit the crazy stalker that is after Kip and his new beau?

A can of worms is opened and can't be closed. Everything is bigger and hotter in Texas as Riley pushes Lane for a relationship, leaving Connor wondering if he even mattered to Riley at all.

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Texas Legacy 

Book Six - Texas Legacy




Grief hits hard, but there is sunshine after the rain.

Connor shoves away everyone as he looks for solutions at the bottom of the bottle. Mike Jarred intervenes, demanding Connor join the living.

Mike won’t abandon his friend and stays, demanding Connor change. With Mike in his business, Connor has no choice but to get sober. But he can’t stay away from the bottle forever.

Kip’s worst fears that Jamie’s trip to the male side of bi-sexuality is short lived are founded when he follows his beau and finds him at dinner with a beautiful and very pregnant woman. Is the baby Jamie’s?

Lane and Gresh find a surrogate willing to have their baby, but it all goes to hell when she runs. Can they survive another loss?

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Texas Sun 

Book Seven - Texas Sun




Eventually life catches up.

Lafferty Miller travels to the ends of the earth to find his heart and soul, but no matter where he goes, he comes up empty. Sure, the sex is great, but there has to be more to life.

Andries Cosmos’ life on the streets leaves him starving and tired. His home is a box under a bridge, or a corner carved out of a run-down building. When he falls into Lafferty’s apartment, his luck suddenly changes, but can he trust this man who seems too good to be true?

Lies come easy, and Andries belts out a whopper when a chance meeting with his father leaves him off balance.

What started out as a white lie to save face may bring about their total destruction.

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Sara York, the author of Colorado Wild, twists words together to create worlds where characters make good and bad decisions that don't always work out so well. Romance and books have been a part of Sara York's life since learning to read. Sara York is a trans-male author writing gay romance. Coming out is the best decision Sara York has made. Live your life out loud. Sara York encourages you to be yourself.

Thursday, May 23, 2019

One Wild Weekend by SJ York







Blurb

Some say I’m living a lie, but I’m finally living my truth.

When I came out, I wasn’t prepared for the blow back from people who are supposed to be supporters in the genre. I hadn’t expected a parade, but I also hadn’t expected a mob to attack. Everything is conspiring against me, trying to get me to skip the conference. When my books and banner get tossed by the guy I’m living with, I’m sure it’s a sign.

I pluck up some courage and show up at the conference anyway. I’m amazed by the kindness I find, but that doesn’t save me from the drama llamas. Disaster happens, but will the problem turn out to be the best thing in my life?


Review 
My Rating - 4 Stars!


There is just something soothing with SJ York's writing. One Wild Weekend is his fun and delightful tale of his banner that once went missing. Of course, I'm guessing this is just fantasy. 😜

Parts of this story really had me laughing, as I have some personal interest in Ted. Let's just say that Ted is HOT! As for those who also know about Ted, read this! I think we all wanted to be with Ted! If you don't know about Ted, I'm honestly not sure how you'll feel about this one. It's a far-fetched tale that might not make any sense. 

There's also a lot of honesty in this story, as readers often do have very strong opinions. The way this is addressed is actually quite well and is very poignant. The author's writing style is fantastic, the flow is seamless, and the story line entertaining. It's definitely an amusing little fantasy romance. 

One Wild Weekend is definitely not SJ York's typical style. Previous works, under the name of Sara York, aren't usually a fantasy. One needs to suspend realistic views, sit back, and just enjoy.







Thursday, November 15, 2018

Kinky Pride by Susan E. Scott, Sara York, T.S. McKinney, Shannon West








Blurb

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s time for Pride! Okay, scratch that—it’s time for another round of parades, parties, and good times. And nothing spices up a party like a little kink. Surely belligerent parents, jealous ex-lovers and whips, spanking posts and ropes will keep it classy. Add a lot of alcoholic beverages, and what could possibly go wrong? Four sexy novellas, four brand new stories, each one by a bestselling author, puts a spin on Pride and celebrates gay romance in all its glory. Each novella is about finding love and maybe a little—or a lot—of kink just to keep it interesting.


Review 
My Rating - 4 Stars!

Overall, Kinky Pride is a fun book, with four fun novellas. I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves novellas.



Whiskey Dreams by Shannon West


Whiskey Dreams is a fun and exciting BDSM story, as Mac is in love with his best friend's ex, Evan. I love this story, as it's one of my favorite tropes. And this one has some extra fun things, like Mac introducing Evan to BDSM. 


I love both Evan and Mac. Seriously, the way Evan handles the Scarlett situation is damn impressive. 


In the end, they learn that sometimes it's necessary to let go of your past if you want to move forward. 


Their story is a combination of sweet, tender and sexy!




Fireballed by Susan E. Scott

Fireball is a great novella between neighbors. 

It has a twelve year age gap, which is super fun. Is just so darn funny and adorable, and I just adore the hell out of Jeremiah.

As they try to fight their mutual desires, they just can't help themselves. When they are together, it's hot! And the two dogs are just beyond precious!

This tale is just full of humor and sweetness!


Tequila Sunrise by Sara York

I adored Tequila Sunrise. It's a good second chance story between friends. 

Linc and Rafe, old college friends, reunite when Linc moves to town. They attended a religious school, and being out certainly wasn't an option.

I love the religious issues in this story, with the religious family and their expectations. It's such a large problem in today's world and I love how it's addressed here. 

This tale is emotional, riveting and sweet!


Skyy's Bailey by TS McKinney

Wow. I really enjoyed Skyy's Bailey


I love celebrity stories, and this one definitely has an interesting twist. Bailey's needed to help Skyy overcome his performance anxiety, and boy do I enjoy the manner in which he does so. I


n general, I love Skyy's story, as it's emotional, gripping and awful. I adore both men, and I loved this read!



Friday, November 9, 2018

After The End by Sara York








Blurb

With international flights crisscrossing the skies on an hourly basis, are we ever really safe?

When a strain of the Ebola virus mutates; it spreads quickly leaving the medical community shattered. People are dropping in the streets and life, as most know it, comes to an end. Two city dweller survivors, Dean and William, are forced to flee the city and live in the wilderness—where dangers lurk behind every tree and in every valley. Not everyone alive after the end is good, and William and Dean are faced with challenges that would bring many to their knees.

Growing up in the hood of Atlanta, Dean knows how to overcome trials, but he knows nothing of love. Can he sustain a relationship with William, or will his doubts end them before they even have a chance?

From birth William has had a silver spoon in his mouth and two in each hand, but the end brings him face to face with reality where he has to take responsibility for his life. After the end, money has no meaning, and life is lived on the edge.

Join William and Dean after the end and find out how close to the edge they come.



Review 
My Rating - 5 Stars!


Sara York's After The End is a gripping and thrilling novel.

We meet Dean and William at a party. Dean's an outcast, trying to hide his real self from people so no one finds out how poor he is. Meanwhile, William's the rich kid who can't have what he really wants, Dean. Dean and William have been hooking up for a while now, but with Dean leaving for college soon, William begs him not to leave.

Then, in the blink of an eye, chaos erupts and the boys are on their own during an international epidemic. What follows is a chilling tale of the boys trying to escape the mayhem, trying to survive on their own, and trying to survive their new reality.

This book is so darn well written. I could feel every single emotion, and I could visualize every single scene. Every moment was written so perfectly, so descriptively. I could feel the danger of their situations as if I was there with them.

Ultimately, it's the life lessons the boys, and the new surviving society learn that are inspiring and remarkable. These new perspectives, after surviving hell on earth, can really change the world.

I am thrilled to have finally discovered After The End. I am an avid fan of Sara York, but this one flew under the radar for me. It truly is a special story.



Saturday, September 22, 2018

GRL 2018 SPOTLIGHT - Sara York - Texas Soul Series

In my attempt to cover some of the attending authors for this year's GRL,
I am reviewing 

Sara York's Texas Soul Series!

Book 1 - Texas Rough









BLURB

Lane Daniels loves his job, working as a foreman on the south Texas ranch gives him the type of satisfaction he’s always craved, but the owner of Crazy Hills ranch, Gresh Hamilton Miller the third, has woven his way under Lane’s skin, leaving Lane crazy for the man’s touch. But doing the boss is out of the question.

Gresh wants more from Lane than his ability to handle livestock, he wants it all. Lane won’t give him the time of day so he forces the issue, setting up a date that Lane believes to be a business meeting. Alone together, Lane and Gresh ignite in a flash of passion.

Just when it feels like there could be something more between Lane and Gresh, the new doctor in town, Riley, sets his sights on Lane. Riley chases hard after him, insinuating himself in Lane’s life, highlighting Gresh’s faults. But Gresh won’t give up without a fight. Will Lane and Gresh be able to survive the intrusion, or will Riley be the one walking away with Lane's heart?

Texas Rough is the first book in Sara York’s Texas series. Texas Hard and Texas Twist are next in line. Get ready to get your cowboy on and go for a rough ride




REVIEW
My Rating - 5 Stars!

The entire Texas Soul series, by Sara York, is amazing!!! It will always remain one of my favorite series.

The series starts with Book One - Texas Rough, where we get to watch Lane and Gresh fall in love. And, I have no words to explain how much I love these two men! 

Gresh is the rich and powerful ranch owner, who never expected to fall in love with his foreman, Lane. But fall he does. And hard. He has to fight off the town's new doctor though, as Riley also has his eyes on Lane.

This book is perfect! It completely sucked me in and I had to read the whole series within a couple of days. I could not get enough of these men. And, luckily, the series continues to take place on the ranch, so we continue to see Gresh and Lane in each book. As well, each book adds new characters to the ranch, and we get to know them all well. 

Rich ranch owner, ranch foreman, doctor, ranch hands, and more. This series has it all. Sex in the open, cowboys coming out, danger and more. Sara York manages to deliver some extremely memorable and steamy scenes in each book.

Basically, if you haven't read this Sara York series, do so now! 




Sara York


Writing is Sara’s life. The stories fight to get out, often leaving her working on four or five books at once. She can’t help but write. Along with her writing addiction she has a coffee addiction. Some nights, the only reason she stops writing and goes to sleep is for the fresh brewed coffee in the morning.


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