As an overseas missionary who leads lost souls toward salvation, it’s imperative I live a godly existence, even in the midst of life-shattering grief.
Returning to the States brings about a trial worse than the loss of love, and I’m faced with desire for someone forbidden to me by my church and the word of God.
Aaron Weston.
My best friend’s son who is no longer a gangly teen. He makes me want things no newly widowed man should.
His presence fills the emptiness in my life, but my sinful nature longs for more. Every inch of him—in my heart, in my body, making me feel whole again.
Giving into the hunger of the flesh will take us down a path of immorality, one that goes against my strive for holiness.
I lost my wife from focusing on promised riches in glory.
And if I make the same mistake, I fear responsibility for the ruination of another soul.
My Rating - 4.5 Stars!
Unholy Desire is the third book in the Sinful Natures series. This is easily read as a standalone, and is my favorite of the series thus far.
Aaron and Ezra's story is full of delicious tension and chemistry, as well as sneaking around and the forbidden aspects.
This is a father's best friend romance, with Aaron and Ezra having known one another while Aaron was growing up.
I love the immediate desire between the two upon reuniting. It causes plenty of hesitation and doubts, but they never doubt their want.
Aaron's father is dying, helping to bring the men together to help him. Unfortunately, his father definitely sees what's going on between them and is hard set against it.
In addition to the issues they have with Aaron's father, they also have to deal with the homophobia in the church. An ongoing element of this series, I enjoy the way this is written.
I found myself pleasantly surprised by a little revelation towards the end. I appreciate how much it adds to the story and helps bring everything fully around. Well done!
Unholy Desire is a delightful read. I love this Lynn Burke story and can't wait to see what happens next.
DJ Jamison's Swiped by my Dad's Best Friend is a great age gap romance.
I struggled with it a little at the beginning, as Cooper is into recreational pot, and often high. That's always a turn off for me, but I'm thrilled I kept reading. And I absolutely love the way his drug use is explored later on.
Cooper and Trace arrange for a meet up, but soon discover they know each other. But the attraction is there, and eventually the two give in to their passion. And damn, the two are hot together.
The age gap and forbidden aspect to their relationship is entertaining throughout.
The struggles Cooper's dealing with at school, and with his father, make for a great element in this book. Cooper's struggles are realistic and add a lot of depth to his character. But best of all is the way Trace helps him. I love everything about the way Trace grounds him, supports him, and encourages him.
Best of all though, is the way both men need one another and help one another. It's fabulous that Trace also needs Cooper. They are a great balance for one another.
Swiped by my Dad's Best Friend is another compelling read by DJ Jamison. This couple works so well together, with each man bringing so much to the relationship. I love it.
This excerpt is from Cooper’s perspective. He’s just headed out to meet an app hookup, and neither of them have any idea what they’re about to walk into.
I headed to the B&B where my hookup was staying. Luckily, it was within walking distance. I took a shortcut across campus, jogging over the lawn alongside one of the sorority houses, cutting behind the campus bookstore, and jumping a low, stone fence that circled the grounds. That took me into Hayworth House’s backyard. As a former frat house, the B&B was barely outside campus proper—and only two minutes from where I lived on frat row.
Circling the house, I hesitated at the front door only a few seconds before walking in like I owned the place. If it was a B&B, they must have guests coming and going, but it still felt strange stepping into a house that wasn’t mine. I spotted the staircase right away, thankful I wouldn’t have to wander around calling out for a guy I only knew by Daddy or his handle, SeasonedBeefcake. The name was a little cringey, but I couldn’t deny this guy had some definite beefcake cred despite his age.
A man emerged from the living room, and I froze. I knew instantly he wasn’t my hookup; his body type was all wrong, unless my Beefcake had done some serious photoshopping on his profile pics.
“Can I help you?”
I smiled sheepishly. “I know where I’m going.” I waved toward the second floor. “Here to see a…friend.”
One eyebrow arched as he looked me over. I was wearing sweats and a worn T. I’d thought about dressing up, but why bother if I was just gonna take the clothes off?
“Go on then,” he said.
I wasted no time, jogging my way to the top and heading straight for the second door. It was closed. My hookup had told me to let myself in, so once again, I skipped knocking and strolled in bold as brass.
The room appeared to be empty. Huh.
I checked my phone. Yep. I was in the right place. The man must be around somewhere. Maybe in the bathroom or down in the kitchen grabbing a drink. After a cursory look around the nicely appointed room, I decided to go ahead and set the mood for when he returned. I hadn’t had a hookup quite like him in a long while. I wasn’t too picky about my matches; if someone wanted to hook up, I was down for some fun. It’s not as if I were trying to make a love connection. I’d fucked around with slender guys, curvy women, and everything in between.
But this guy…
Well, I had to admit that the thought of big, strong hands manhandling me was tripping my trigger big time.
I tugged my shirt over my head, deciding I’d rather not make a first impression with the ratty material. I could let my skin do the talking. I pushed my sweats down—just a little—and stilled at the sound of the door opening behind me.
A moment later, a heavy, damp body pressed up against my back. “You getting started without me?” he murmured.
“Thought I might have to,” I said. “I was all alone with this hard dick.”
He chuckled. “Well, we can’t have that.”
I thought he’d grab my cock immediately, but he stepped back. I turned my head, just enough to confirm he was every inch the daddy type I’d imagined: tall, broad, solid—and wrapped in nothing but a towel. Yum.
His large hands dwarfed my shoulders, and I shivered as he slowly mapped the shape of me. His touch was light as he traced down my spine with one hand and glided his other around to my abs, caressing so lightly just beneath my navel that it almost tickled—and instantly made my cock throb with jealousy.
I made a needy sound, surprising myself. I enjoyed sex, sure. I had plenty of opportunity with a full campus of horny students. But I wasn’t usually this affected. My nerves fired up under his touch, goosebumps rushing across my skin.
“Patience,” he said. “We’ll get there. You young guys are all rush, rush, rush. Let me enjoy this amazing body of yours…”
Instinctively, I pressed my ass back, feeling the prod of his dick. He grunted and smacked the top of my exposed right cheek. “None of that.”
I jerked a little at the smack, but it barely stung. Something about the way he was taking control did it for me, my body thrumming as I moaned playfully. “Yes, Daddy.”
“Good boy,” he said, sounding amused, but more than willing to indulge my little fantasy. I hadn’t ever experimented with daddy kink beyond watching a few porn videos with the theme, but something about this guy screamed Daddy. It felt right to let him take control, right to try to please him.
Finally, something I can do right.
Pushing my sweats down a little farther, he cupped my ass, squeezing it and making a pleased, rumbling sound. I really wasn’t as fit as some guys. Too much snacking, too little time in the gym. But I was young, and I had good genes. I was sending up thanks that my body didn’t disappoint when he paused.
“This scar…” He traced a jagged line that extended from my ribs to my lower back. “I knew someone with a scar like this. It was from a—”
“Skateboard accident,” we both said at the same time.
I’d fallen into an old fence, and it’d torn me to hell. I’d had to get stitches, and the scar never entirely faded.
He inhaled sharply. “Cooper?”
I answered on reflex. “Yeah, who—”
“Rutledge?”
He lifted his hands off me as if I’d burned him, taking a quick step back, his voice full of a horror that disoriented me. One moment everything was finally going right, and the next, he was leaping away from me.
I turned, taking a closer look at him. Dark hair, gorgeous beard, but those eyes…
My heart lurched, then skipped with an excited flutter. It couldn’t be, could it? But it was. I saw it written all over his face. Before me, looking like the daddy of my wet dreams, was a man I hadn’t seen in over ten years—my father’s best friend from our hometown.
DJ Jamison writes romances about everyday life and extraordinary love featuring a variety of queer characters, from gay to bisexual to asexual. DJ grew up in the Midwest in a working-class family, and those influences can be found in her writing through characters coping with real-life problems: money troubles, workplace drama, family conflicts and, of course, falling in love. DJ spent more than a decade in the newspaper industry before chasing her first dream to write fiction. She spent a lifetime reading before that and continues to avidly devour her fellow authors’ books each night. She lives in Kansas with her husband, two sons, one snake, and a sadistic cat named Birdie.
Keegan Greer is in desperate need of a safe place to stay so he can finish school. Living with his father’s best friend will allow Keegan to keep himself and his secrets safe.
Jake Oakley is happy to provide his best friend’s son a secure and comfortable home for the time being. But having Keegan in his house awakens a long-buried secret in Jake that he’s not sure he’s ready to face.
Will the unexpected spark between them be snuffed out before it gets the chance to burn? Or will Keegan and Jake find a way to stoke the fire and let love in?
*Let Love In is a steamy, M/M romance featuring age-gap, forced proximity, dad’s best friend, and bisexual-awakening. Be on the lookout for silk and lace and a kinky fantasy just begging to become a reality.*
My Rating - 4 Stars!
Let Love In is one hell of a steamy age gap romance by AD Ellis.
This is a tale of a man falling for his best friend's son, with lots of sweetness involved. With an 18 year age gap, it's falls just short of being a May to December read, but it never falls short of intense heat.
As roommates, the two get off to an eye opening start, twice. Oops. But soon they naturally gravitate towards one another. The attraction may be instant, but the relationship is a sweet slow burn one.
Their story is one of first times, a GFY sexual awakening, sexual exploration and plenty of kink. There's exhibitionism and voyeurism via a webcam show, sexy frottage, and a steamy cumdump scene. They are certainly hot together, but everything is about the emotions for these two.
I enjoyed this story a lot. Both men are complicated, with different aspects to their personalities. Both are socially awkward and tend to isolate. Their social anxiety is well written. It's beautiful the way they relate to one another and are able to understand the other's needs. I like the way the author approaches and illustrates this.
I love Keegan's layers. The poor young man is painful shy to the world, but on the inside he's a bright, bubbly personality. His personality jumps off the pages, with him fully coming to life. His feminine side is well illustrated, with a love of lace and makeup. I absolutely love how accepting Jake is of Keegan, not caring at all that he's openly feminine. Of course, it's super steamy that Keegan's lace is a turn on for Jake. Squee.
This is a story that made me laugh, made me smile, and made me swoon. There was some short term, low angst that added to the tale, and overall it's super sweet.
As for the kink, wow, I can't get enough of the emotion behind their cum dump scene. It makes for a wonderful, emotional scene. If you're expecting just a hot scene, think again. The whole scene is about the love between Jake and Keegan.
Let Love In is an interesting read. As always, I enjoy AD Ellis's writing style. Everything always flows well and the characters continue to charm me. But it's the storylines that are sweet and keep me coming back for more. This book is definitely different than her usual stories, as there's kink, kink, and more kink. But, the emotions are still what help guide the tale.
Everyone knows you don't date your best friend's son. Right?
Scott
I would never do something like that…
But when my best friend asks me if his son could stay for a few weeks until he got on his feet, the plan wasn’t to fall for him.
I know I should stay away from Elliot. He's half my age and I’m not even sure he’s gay.
But no matter how hard I try, all I can think about is making Elliot mine.
Elliot
I've known Scott all my life. He's been there for me and my dad countless times.
So why do I suddenly have such a huge crush on him?
Seeing him after my years away in college has changed everything. I can't stop looking at him. I can't stop thinking about him. His whole vibe screams Daddy and I'm officially confused.
Am I falling in love with my dad's best friend?
My Rating - 4 Stars!
Forbidden, the first book in the Strictly Off Limits series, is an enjoyable read by Skyler Snow and Rheland Richmond.
If you enjoy age gap romances, you will love this father's best friend story. Elliott is off to stay with his father's friend, Scott, as his new job is nearby. Cue the fun, as the attraction is instant. I like that their attraction is new, despite having known one another for years. Elliott has grown up, allowing Scott to see him as the man he now is, and Elliott is suddenly seeing Scott from new eyes.
Their story is full of intense want. And of course, the forbidden aspect is always there. They don't jump right into bed, instead developing this new part of their friendship first and working out their feelings.
This story includes some Daddy play, but nothing heavy. It seemed to come out of nowhere, but I just went with it, since Scott screams Daddy. Their story also includes some pleasurable sexual exploration, as Scott teaches the young Elliott some things.
Written in alternating 1st person pov, the reader is able to get into the mindset of both men. The characters are both charming, their chemistry is strong, and they make for a fabulous couple. The tension between the two jumps off the pages, and the reader will fall in love with this couple.
If you are looking for a serious forbidden element however, this book isn't for you. The forbidden aspect is certainly present, but it's a surprisingly low angst read.
Forbidden is a fabulous May to December romance. The authors excel in developing this forbidden romance into a riveting tale. It's perfect when you're in the mood for something light and fluffy. As for now, I am excited to see what comes next in this series.
He’s a ray of sunshine, but he’s my son’s best friend.
My life has had three modes since my wife passed away. Work. Work. And work.
And I’m not even any good at that. Unless I find the money I owe everyone, only a miracle can keep my bar afloat.
Until he comes into my life.
Kyle Brady.
I’ve never looked at another man the same way I look at him. It’s a dangerous feeling. Somehow I’m roped into letting him help my business and he wants to fix everything.
Including my broken heart.
Want to know how?
Read now and find out.
Wayward Love is the second book in the Cedarwood Beach small town romance series and is completely standalone. It contains a May/December sunshine/grumpy romance, a bisexual awakening and a happily ever after.
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Wayward Love is a fabulous book by Rhys Everly. Everything about this best friend's father romance calls to me and consumed me throughout.
This story is set up through a work arrangement devised by Nathan, as he pairs his father with his best friend, Kyle. Andy is the owner of a struggling bar. When Kyle needs to help a business for a college course, cue the fun.
First, I love Kyle's friendship with Nathan. Hell, you can't beat a friendship where you can call one another Dildo out of love. Second, I enjoy the way that Nathan brings the two men together. It's an entertaining forced proximity aspect, and the end result is fantastic.
I love everything about this book. The forbidden nature is wonderfully carried out, and the natural way in which Kyle and Andy come together is amazing. Andy's fears and hesitancy are well developed. His fears of his business failing, his fears of being nice to Kyle, and his fears of his newly developing feelings for Kyle are all well explored.
They are so damn perfect for one another. Oh, and they are also deliciously hot for one another. Damn, the chemistry is smoking! As Andy's never been with a man before, the first times are mesmerizing.
This is a story of forbidden romance, with a whole lot of guilt, secrets, and deception. It's not an easy ride for these two to come out to their friends/family. But the ride is awesome. And damn they are hot together, with some steamy first times and plenty of sexy moments.
The writing style is superb, with some lovable characters, a sweet as can be romance, and plenty of light-hearted moments. Written in alternating 1st person pov, the reader is brought into every look, thought, and moment between these two.
Wayward Love is everything I want in a best friend's father romance. Rhys Everly adds in a bisexual awakening and May to December aspect that just ups the fun. I love this book. The emotions are all consuming, with me feeling the pain along with them. I can't recommend this one enough and it's definitely going on my re-read list!
As a forty-five-year-old divorced single dad, being the varsity hockey coach is the only thing that still brings me joy. When I’m on the ice, I feel so alive and for those precious moments, I can forget about all my shortcomings.
Because of my dedication to my players, we are the league’s reigning champions. When my best friend's son, Brayden, tries out, I don't know if there's room for his ego and cockiness on my all-star line-up. But Brayden ignites something inside me that I haven't felt since my divorce.
The attraction doesn’t—and shouldn’t—make any sense. I'd previously been married to a woman and Brayden is half my age.
I'm supposed to push my players' boundaries to their absolute limit, but this boundary I'm pushing with Brayden is definitely out-of-bounds.
It’s only a matter of time until Brayden's dad finds out…
Brayden: Austin's my coach…and my dad’s best friend.
There's something about Austin's boldness as a coach that makes me feel some kind of way.
After many 6:00 a.m. practices with Austin, our coach-player relationship grows into something much more.
This attraction to my coach is sudden. It feels like I'm getting body-checked hard out of nowhere.
There's no doubt we shouldn't be together at all. But even though I want to stop, it feels like we’re colliding on the rink at sixty miles an hour.
If anyone finds out, my dream of playing in the varsity league will be over faster than it began…
WARNING: THIS MM ROMANCE NOVEL CONTAINS EXPLICIT SEXUAL CONTENT WITH SEVERAL STEAMY SCENES THAT WILL LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS BY THE END. READER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED.
Each novel in the Single Dads Club series can be read as a standalone or as part of the series.
Want to follow single dads on their journey to find love? Read this book now.
Review
My Rating - 4.5 Stars!
I am just downright giddy about Austin, the fourth book in Candice Blake's Single Dads Club series. In this one, we get to read about Brayden who happens to be Clayton's son.
Brayden's starting College where he's playing hockey. His father's best friend Austin happens to work at the college as a teacher and hockey coach. As the two men start to spend time together, Austin's surprised to find himself attracted to the younger man.
Oh boy, the attraction is there, the chemistry is strong, and the ability to not give in to their feelings is no where to be seen.
Ohhhh...love the conflict. So much conflict. Teacher/student. Coach/athlete. Best friend's kid. So much to keep them apart, yet they can't resist.
If you love a gay for you romance, you'll especially enjoy this one, as it's a double gay for you tale. The age gap is fun, yet easily a non problem.
I continue to struggle with the author's writing of dialogue. It's stilted, full of too many "he said"s. But the storylines and characters continue to make up for that distraction. I love these men and I love their stories. The story is light angst, as the conflict wasn't nearly as complicated as it could have been. Personally, I would have preferred a little more angst, but it's still good.
Austin is a fairly easy, quick read. It's perfect when you're the mood for something light yet juicy. Candice Blake will leave you smiling throughout.
