Always (Indigo Falls #1) by Loren Leigh

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I avoid him.

Every time Kepler Quinn steps into a room, I get the hell out.

He does . . . something to me. When those discerning gray eyes flick towards me, his brow rising in a silent greeting, there’s a tightening of my abs. A zapping hum quivering low along my spine.

There are about a million reasons it shouldn’t be what the little voice in the back of my head insists . . . a crush.

Because Kepler isn’t just some random guy. He’s my brother’s best friend. He’s also my TA for physics this semester. And also . . . a guy. I’ve never held strongly onto being straight, but I’ve also never had this sun-scorching need for another guy before.

But I can’t avoid him when we’re suddenly in the back stacks of the library—alone—nothing but the smell of old books and softly falling dust around us. And instead of walking away from him, I let out the two words that burn in my throat:

“Kiss me."

Always is a swoony M/M college romance with a bisexual awakening and sizzling chemistry. It’s the first in the Indigo Falls College series, a standalone, and features a happy ending.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Always is a fabulous start to the Indigo Falls series by Loren Leigh. I am truly in love with this story.

Kepler and Jin are amazing together. The longing and pining between them jumps off the pages. And damn, when they get together, the sex is sizzling. 

There's a lot to their history together, as they've long known one another. Their relationship is forbidden from both the brother's best friend element, as well as the teacher's assistant/student aspect. 

I love their penchant for getting frisky together in public. And there are plenty of hot scenes. But it's the deeper connection they develop that I really enjoy. 

Their story includes some family issues for both men, including a large focus of alcoholism and it's affects on those around the addict. 

Always is a delicious forbidden relationship romance. As brother's best friend is my favorite trope, I was super excited to read this one. And it definitely didn't disappoint. 

Kamari (Takoda Outreach Center #3) by Sammi Cee

 

Title: Kamari’s: A Best Friend’s Brother Romance

Author: Sammi Cee

Series: Takoda Outreach Center. Book 3

Genre: MM Contemporary Romance

Standalone: Yes, but more enjoyable if series is read in order

Tropes: Best friend’s brother, HEA, Close proximity, Friends to lovers

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Sharing an apartment with your brother's best friend wasn’t supposed to be complicated—or involve feelings.

In a triumphant stand, Lachlan tells his father he’s gay immediately following his high school graduation. He’s done letting the man who destroyed their family control him.

When Lachlan’s spontaneous declaration tilts his world on its axis, Kamari, his brother’s best friend, comes to the rescue and offers him the perfect solution. Roommates.

Fresh out of college, Karmari’s back in Takoda and ready to live his life to the fullest. He’s happy to help out Lachlan by giving him a place to stay, but he doesn’t expect how quickly they bond.

Lachlan’s eager for new experiences, and Kamari‘s more than happy to go along for the ride. But living in such close quarters, the lines between friendship and love start to blur. Can Kamari trust that Lachlan is old enough to know what he wants or will he let the man who’s already ruined Lachlan’s childhood convince him to let him go?

Takoda Outreach Center: When you’re holding hope in the palm of your hand... Low-angst. sweet stories of finding your happily ever after where you least expected it.

Takoda Outreach Center Reading Order

Heavenly Melody: Avi’s Takoda Outreach Prequel

Jasper’s: An Age Gap Romance

Fisher’s: A Contemporary MM Romance

Kamari’s: A Best Friend’s Brother Romance

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My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Kamari is the third book in the Takoda Outreach Center series. This Sammi Cee series is amazing! Kamari is not exactly a standalone, so I actually quickly devoured the previous books, starting with Heavenly Melody, to get caught up. And I do not regret it at all. I only regret that I didn't discover this series sooner. 

The series is full of heartfelt tales surrounding a soup kitchen, the men that run the center, the men that use the center, and all the inspirational changes that come to the center and the men. 

Kamari is a quick read that is totally riveting. Kamari takes in Lachlan to help him have a place to stay. Ends up the two aren't just compatible in living together, but they are also extremely hot for one another. 

This is a story with an alcoholic and abusive father that is tough to read at times. Luckily there isn't too much time spent on the details. 

I enjoy the dynamics with the men and the fear of telling Kamari's brother that they're together. Of course, that scene is awesome!

The story itself continues in the tradition of the rest of the series. I love all the people involved in the center, and the beautiful ways in which everyone has changed since book one. 

Kamari is one of those books I had to read in one sitting. I seriously can't recommend this Sammi Cee series enough. The writing is great, the storylines are heartfelt and emotional, and the ongoing aspect of the center is compelling. Just read them all! You won't regret it. 

Sammi Cee was raised in a family of readers. Summer vacations consisted of a good book while sitting lakeside from as far back as she could remember. After growing up and having her own children, her appreciation of how the written word could transport you on an adventure, bring you to tears, or give you hope, took on a whole new meaning.

These days Sammi is watching her children develop into fine young ladies while doing the things she enjoys most: drinking coffee, eating chocolate, and writing her own stories.

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RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - MF - Sing With Me (With Me in Seattle) by Anna Edwards

Title: Sing With Me

Series: A With Me in Seattle Universe Novel 

Author: Anna Edwards

Genre: Rockstar Romance

Release Date: June 22, 2020

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Tate Gordon is the lead singer of Saving Tate, the hottest new rock band in Seattle. Having been mentored by music legends, Nash, for several years, the group are about to head out on their first world tour. Tate’s excited, but he’s struggling at the same time with the secrets he’s been keeping. His friends don’t know the truth about his youth or the confusion running through his head. Will Tate’s past destroy everything the group have been working for when his past returns in a chance encounter? 

Zoey Danson is a hot commodity in the record industry, and her boss wants her to travel with one of his top clients, Saving Tate, as they embark on their world tour. She’s not entirely sure about being stuck on a tour bus with four famously horny men but mounting debts, thanks to her deadbeat mother, mean she doesn’t have a choice. 

When Zoey ascends the steps of the tour bus, looking hot and carrying a clip board with a full itinerary, sparks instantly fly between her and Tate. Can these two keep it professional, or will their instant attraction lead to an explosive disaster no one could have foreseen? 

Sing with me is part of Kristen Proby’s ‘With me in Seattle’ world and the start of a brand new rockstar romance series from the author, Anna Edwards.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Sing With Me, an Anna Edwards With Me Seattle book, is a fun rocker romance. 

Tate and Zoey make for a great story. They get off to a bad start, as Tate certainly doesn't want Zoey around as the band's mother hen. But, ohhh...it doesn't take long for Tate to change his feelings about Zoey. Oh how I love Tate. He is a dream come true for any woman, but especially for Zoey. 

This is a combination of enemies to lovers (light) and co-workers, with a Pretty Woman makeover and family issues. Tate and Zoey are two people who help one another overcome their troubled pasts. Both have known pain, and Zoey is still living with her alcoholic mother. 

They are both remarkable survivors. Having never given into their problems, they are an inspiration. As for them as a couple, I couldn't ask for anything more. 

The band members are all fabulous and extremely supportive. With an emphasis on addiction, I applaud the band for being a drug free group. 

Sing With Me is a fast and sweet rocker romance. Anna Edwards delights in this light angst romance, where the connection is quick and the chemistry is off the charts. A new to me series, I am looking forward to reading the past books in the series. 

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World of Books 65 - “'Sing With Me' is just a beautiful read it's one of those rock star romance stories that you gives you the WOW factor while being emotional at the same time - I just loved it and I can't wait for the next book in the series.”

Goodreads Review - “This was such a beautiful story with some truly amazing characters.”

Goodreads Review - “Sing With Me is a sweet, sexy, feel good love story whilst sensitively highlighting the devastating effects addiction can have. It was a page turner, I loved it”

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All I am a British author, from the depths of the rural countryside near London. In a previous life, I was an accountant from the age of twenty-one. I still do that on occasions, but most of my life is now spent intermingling writing while looking after my husband, two children and two cats (probably in the inverse order to the one listed!). When I have some spare time, I can also be found writing poetry, baking cakes (and eating them), or behind a camera snapping like a mad paparazzi.

I'm an avid reader who turned to writing to combat my depression and anxiety. I have a love of travelling and like to bring this to my stories to give them the air of reality.

I like my heroes hot and hunky with a dirty mouth, my heroines demure but with spunk, and my books full of dramatic suspense.

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RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - Where Loves Grows by Jay Northcote

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Length: 70,000 words approx.

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When two broken men look to each other for help, an unexpected romance blooms.

Stephen’s home, deep in the heart of the Welsh valleys, suits his reclusive nature. However, as he recovers from illness, he’s struggling to manage alone. As nature reclaims the land he’s poured his heart into cultivating, he becomes increasingly unhappy. His only outlet is his blog, where he documents the decline of the garden that had been his pride and joy.

Luke is more used to a concrete jungle. He was a high-flyer, living and working in London, until addiction sent him into free fall. Now on the road to recovery, he still wants to make some changes, but he’s unsure where to find the purpose and fulfilment he craves.

A mutual acquaintance suggests Luke visits Stephen to help him out for a while, and a seed of hope is planted. From prickly beginnings, shoots of friendship emerge, blossoming into a deeper connection when they act on their mutual attraction.

This was only ever supposed to be a temporary arrangement, and soon Stephen will be able to manage on his own again. But both men need each other in ways they’re afraid to admit. If their love is going to last for more than one season, they’ll need to find the courage to be honest.

Review 

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Where Love Grows got off to a slow start for me, but in the end, this Jay Northcote book is beautiful.

Stephen and Luke are two men who desperately need one another. They just don't know it. Both men have tough pasts, one has had to endure many physical issues, the other a mess of mental issues.

Stephen's background is absolutely tragic, with a horrific accident that left him physically disabled. He's still trying to come back physically to being able to do what he loves. 

Luke's tough past started early, with serious issues during his young years. Having dealt with a lot of his own issues, he's struggling to overcome his addiction. 

Their story full of fear, confusion, and hurt. These are two men who are drowning in their fears. Their tale does a great job of exploring the natural inclination to not trust in a future or in happiness.

The author expertly explores the importance of spending some time with nature, connecting with the beauty of the world we live in. The differences between living in the city versus living in the suburbs and getting to spend time outdoors are well explored. As the author notes at the end, this part is written with knowledge, and personal inspiration. It's a tender and meaningful aspect to this story. 

In the end, Where Love Grows is a tender and beautiful story of hope and survival.

Jay lives just outside Bristol in the West of England. He comes from a family of writers, but always used to believe that the gene for fiction writing had passed him by. He spent years only ever writing emails, articles, or website content.

One day, Jay decided to try and write a short story—just to see if he could—and found it rather addictive. He hasn’t stopped writing since.

Jay writes contemporary romance about men who fall in love with other men. He self-publishes under the imprint Jaybird Press.


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DAMON (Single Dads Club Book 1) by Candice Blake

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DAMON: As a forty-five-year-old single father, I never thought I’d ever have feelings for another man.
When my business partner invited me to a support group for single dads, I was hesitant to go because I didn’t think I needed any help raising my boy. Little did I know, I’d meet someone named Jesse, who’d change my life forever.

Jesse's a handsome twenty-one-year-old college student with a baby around the same age as my son. Since I'm so much older than Jesse, I feel the need to protect him. As we spend more time together, I begin to question my sexuality. What starts off as a friendship quickly develops into something much deeper. Yet, I find myself holding back because of our age gap and my recent divorce.

Will I ever get past these hurdles to finally fall in love with Jesse?

JESSE: Why am I falling for a straight guy who's old enough to be my father?
I live with my controlling father who tells me I’m not good enough and I can't be loved. When it’s been repeated so many times, I can’t help but believe all those things about myself.

When I meet Damon, a handsome and rugged CEO, I wonder if I’m drawn to him because he makes me feel safe...or if there's something more. Damon's everything I’m not; he's rich, successful, and much more experienced than me. Despite how different we are, the chemistry between us is undeniable.

I need Damon more than I’d like to admit—so will I ever overcome all these negative thoughts about myself to be able to fall in love with Damon?

Warning: DAMON contains explicit sexual content not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.
This series follows members of a single dads support group on their journey to find love. Each novel can be read as a standalone or as part of the series. 

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Damon is the first book in the Single Dads Club series by Candice Blake. I immediately fell in love with the tone, and the writing is soothing and smooth.

Jesse and Damon meet at the Single Dads support group. Jesse is a younger man, still in college, but he starts up a good friendship with Damon, who's more than twice his age. Once a friendship evolves, the feelings start to intensify. Soon Damon's questioning his first time interest in a man. Ends up that Jesse is doing the same.

Their story is a lot of fun, having me fall in love with both men early on.  Jesse and Damon just work perfectly together and it's sweet how well their babies get along also.

They are two men who have never been with a guy before, which leads to some super hot and sexy first times and exploration. Swoon. Their easy love of rimming, and public sex just adds to the spice. Did I mention rimming? Yeah, there's lots of rimming!

In addition to all the fun, they struggle with an alcoholic father, money issues, the differences in their bank accounts, and all that comes with falling in love and coming out. It's all well developed and will leave you fully invested in what happens.

Damon is a riveting double GFY romance, mixed with a May to December trope, as opposites attract. Candice Blake entertains with this story of vast economic differences and a young man who needs some help. God, I love Damon and Jesse! You will too.