The Real Baxter (The Baxter Chronicles #1) by Lane Hayes

 

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The silver-fox and the faux bodyguard…

Sebastian

Who’s the true hero behind the Hollywood heartthrob, crime-fighting, adventure-seeking international man of mystery? Me. I’m the real Baxter.

Well, I wear the suit and let the action play out onscreen. You want to know the secret of my success? Sell the story you want to tell. Even if you have to bend the truth a little.

Okay…a lot.

Trust me, no one will notice. Except Trent, who seems to notice everything. And for some reason, I like that. I like him. I’m just not sure what to do about it.

Trent

Look, I’m not exactly killing it. I’m a typical struggling actor-slash-waiter, hoping for a break. And boom…in walks Sebastian Rourke. He’s a cutthroat, wickedly charming silver fox, a Hollywood legend in the making. No joke. You’ve got to sell a piece of your soul to get in this man’s orbit. Or fake a British accent, then take a job playing bodyguard to fool the press. As one does.

I know I should take advantage of the very strange situation I find myself in, but I’m not sure I’m cut out for it. However, I’m willing to take a chance, ’cause I want the real Seb.

Even though it might cost me everything.

The Real Baxter is a MM age-gap, bisexual romance featuring the man who has everything and the actor who’s willing to show him what’s real.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

The Real Baxter is a great start to The Baxter Chronicles series by Lane Hayes. 

Seb, who we met in the Starting From series, is a famous and wealthy Hollywood man. From the start, his relationship with Trent is everything I never saw coming. 

Trent definitely brings out a different side to Seb. And I love it. Seb isn't a bad guy, but love isn't on his mind when he meets the inexperienced actor. He just has a lot going on in his life and isn't looking for anything serious. 

These two are fabulous together. I enjoy the layers to their relationship, as well as the unconventionality of it. 

Their story is hot and emotional in all the best ways. I love the age gap as well as the opposites attract. And damn, these two are complete opposites in every way. 

Of course, there's a fake relationship aspect which is well executed. We all know how Hollywood is about fake relationships. 

The writing is wonderful, with a lot of heart, and a slew of secondary characters who we all have come to love. 

The Real Baxter is everything I never knew I needed. This looks to be the start of another amazing series by Lane Hayes. Be sure to check it out.

MF - RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - Sneaking Around With #34 (Hockey Hotties #4) by Piper Rayne

 

Sneaking Around With #34 by Piper Rayne is now live! 

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I have a reputation for being tight-lipped. You learn quick when you become a professional hockey player to be guarded with the media, so I've worked hard to cover up the mistakes of my youth.

But when I'm traded to the Florida Fury, where my ex-best friend is the starting right wing, I'm forced to confront my past. Ford and I have a lot of history, especially when it comes to his little sister, Imogen.

My heart still lurches in my chest when I see her.
My hands want to reach out and touch her.
My mouth wants to keep apologizing.

She's the only woman who ever made me want more. But she's also the one who fell victim to my most regrettable decision.

I'm not a believer in fate, but I must be back in her world for a reason. I've fought for everything I've gotten and I'm not backing down from what I know will be the best thing in my life.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Sneaking Around with #34 is a great sports romance by Piper Rayne. The fourth book in the Hockey Hotties series, this is easily read as a standalone. 

Warner and Imogen's story is one of second chances. They have a history together that's layered and he once left her heartbroken.  

Now they're reunited as Imogen starts working with the team. What follows is a journey towards forgiveness and another chance at love. 

Adding to the fun is a forbidden relationship element, as Imogen's brother will not approve of them being together. I love this aspect. 

The writing is great, with an easy flow and plenty of emotions. One can definitely feel the pain and regret, as well as the desire and want, throughout. 

Sneaking Around With #34 is a delightful read. I love every moment of this Piper Rayne. And I adore this entire series. Definitely check out this book, and series, when you're in the mood for a hot sports romance. 

 

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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. 

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - MF - The Score Keeper (Boston Hawks Hockey #9) by Gina Azzi

 

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Boston Hawks owner Scott Reland is my father’s biggest rival and the last man who should catch my eye. But when he does, I don’t look away.

 

We’ve circled each other for years, two outliers in a small club of NHL owners. We know the rules, manage similar pressures, and understand that this lifestyle — hockey over everything — isn’t for everyone. 

 

Which is why I want out. 

 

To prove to my father that I have a future beyond the New York Sharks, I score one for me and open a bakery in Boston, the city that reveres Scott. 

It isn’t long until the dynamic and perceptive Hawk pursues me. And I’m entirely unprepared to be swept off my feet, cared for and supported after so many years on my own. Scott easily draws me back into the hockey life I thought I didn’t want. 

 

But can our relationship survive the demands of this industry? Or will I always be keeping score, second to the game that dictates everything?

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My Rating - 5  Stars!

The Score Keeper is the ninth book in the Boston Hawks Hockey series by Gina Azzi. This is easily read as a standalone. And Wow! I love this book. 

Scott and Noelle's tale is a forbidden romance, as Noelle's father is Scott's rival. 

This story is full of tension between Noelle and her father. Not only does he not want her with Scott, she also has to deal with his expectations. 

Noelle owns a bakery and loves her job. But her dad wants her to take over his team someday. His treatment of her is awful and I was constantly feeling bad for her. 

This is a fabulous read. It's hot, steamy, and has plenty of underlying angst. 

I love the Boston Hawks players and their wives. This whole series is a must read for fans of sports romances. 

The Score Keeper is a riveting and compelling romance. I love every minute of this sports romance and couldn't put it down. 

I’m Gina Azzi, a book-obsessed, coffee-drinking, globetrotting, mama of soon-to-be three! I write sweet with a dash of spicy New Adult and Contemporary Romance full of good men putting in work to win the hearts of even better women.

A total Jersey girl at heart, I struggle with insatiable wanderlust and currently reside in Ontario, Canada with my family. 

 

When I’m not dreaming up storylines or writing all the words, you can find me hanging with my littles, attempting to bake, or planning my next adventure.

 

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Unholy Desire (Sinful Natures #3) by Lynn Burke

 

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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. 

MF - Campus Hottie (Campus #3) by Jennifer Sucevic

 

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From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Sucevic comes the next sexy standalone novel in the Campus Series.

Carson Roberts is Western University’s most sought after tight end. He’s the total package. A pretty face to go along with all those sculpted muscles—check. An All-American—double check. A guaranteed one-way ticket to the NFL after graduation—triple check.

Did I happen to mention that he’s also my brother’s best friend, which means I grew up with the guy and have crushed on him for nearly just as long?

We’re talking a decade of unrequited yearning here, folks. Don’t worry, I’m slowly coming to terms with the fact that he’ll never see me as anything more than the little sis he never had.

Sort of.

And even if he did just so happen to notice that I’ve filled out and no longer wear braces, Brayden would have a major conniption. When it comes to the male species, he’s ridiculously overprotective. Any guy who has so much as given me a bit of side-eye has been treated to a swift and memorable beat down.

Which is precisely why I’m still in possession of my V-card.
Want to know how to make being a nineteen-year-old virgin with a major crush on her brother’s best friend even more pathetic?

Blurt out at a frat party that you’ve spent all these years saving yourself for him. Sadly, I can’t even blame it on the alcohol because I don’t drink.

If you’re thinking it can’t possibly get more humiliating than that, you’d be wrong.

Oh. So. Wrong.

*This is a mature New Adult novel with strong language and sexual situations intended for readers over the age of 18*

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Campus Hottie is the third book in the Campus series by Jennifer Sucevic. Each book can be read as a standalone. As one who can't read enough college romances, I absolutely love this series. 

I love everything about this book except the title. Sorry, but Campus Hottie just doesn't set the right tone for this one. As much as we know Carson's a hot, popular football player on campus, that never is really a part of this story. Nor is the fact that he plays sports.

Instead, this story revolves around Carson being in love with his best friend's younger sister, Elle. The majority of this story is about Carson fighting their mutual desire for one another, as he knows Elle's brother would kill him for being with her. 

Their relationship is full of intense attraction, plenty of will they/won't they, hot sex, and sneaking around. And damn, the sex is sizzling! 

These two ooze chemistry and one just can't wait for them to finally give into their desires. And when they do, watch out!

But, good god, Elle is so damn naive. Spending any time with her professor is creepy, but damn, the repeated times with him are just pathetic. This was a forced plot point that never seemed natural to me, but of course, it helped to establish Elle's positive look at the world. 

Campus Hottie is just my kind of book. This Jennifer Sucevic gem is a riveting brother's best friend romance that combines forbidden romance and a ton of heat. I just love it. Definitely pick it up the next time you're in the mood for a college romance.