Landing Levi (Shore Thing #2) by Jaclyn Quinn

 

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Sage Rafferty

I've wanted Levi ever since my friend Cole introduced us. When Levi moved to my hometown of Coral Pointe Inlet, I thought I finally had a chance to land the sexy, misunderstood man. After months of trying, though, it's clear he doesn't want me the way I want him. Putting some space between us is the only way to reclaim some of my dignity. I'll suffer through as many bad dates as it takes to get over the oblivious man. It's time to face the facts: He's never going to notice me when he's too busy looking at someone else.

Levi Hansen

The life I have in Coral Pointe Inlet is one I never dreamed possible, but watching one of my best friends fall in love has me questioning everything I thought I wanted. When my friends try to convince me that Sage—the sexy owner of Bluefin—has feelings for me, they have to be out of their minds, right? So, how the hell do I end up volunteering to help the man—and manage to make a complete fool of myself in the process? The answer is staring me right in the face, but is it too late to admit I've been completely Saged?

***This book picks up after the last chapter of Convincing Cole, before the epilogue. It may be read as a standalone, but it’s suggested the books be read in order as shenanigans between these five best friends begins from the start of the series.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Landing Levi is a delightful friends to lovers romance by Jaclyn Quinn. The second book in the Shore Thing series, it's best read in order. 

Gah! I adore these men. Poor Levi just can't see himself in a good light. He's low on self esteem, but Sage definitely is the one to help him with that. Levi was so clueless about Sage's feelings for him. You can't help but to root for these two. And you can't help but to root for Levi to believe in himself. 

This is a story of two parts. First is the pining. And then comes the two trying to navigate their path from friends to lovers. Both parts are full of emotion and wonderfully done. Seriously, the emotions jump off the pages for sure. 

Their story has some great humor and plenty of laughs. And damn, it's smoking hot. 

I love stories with groups of friends, and this one has just that. But it was a little tough for me at times since I can't remember all the details of the previous book. There's a large group of friends and families who add greatly to the story. But it helps to have the backgrounds fresh in your mind. 

Oh god, I can't wait for Ford's story. The set up is intriguing. Can't wait. 

Landing Levi is a fabulous addition to this series. Be sure to check out this Jaclyn Quinn tale the next time you're in the mood for a sweet friends to lovers romance. 

Suddenly Beck (Belong to Me #1) by Vawn Cassidy

 

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A surprisingly sweet, sinfully sexy, and deliciously hilarious romp along the Cornish coast.

Nathan Elliott has run away from home at the age of twenty-six. His teenage rebellion may have come ten years late, but better late than never. Leaving behind a world of wealth and privilege, and a strict patriarchal family that would never except a gay son, he’s ready to embrace life and make up for lost time, but nothing’s ever that simple. A coin toss, a delayed train, and a wrong bus later, and Nat finds himself in a small bay in Cornwall being hauled out of the ocean by a gorgeous stranger and wondering how the hell his life got so off track.

Beck Ainsley lives life by a very simple ethos, don’t get attached, don’t get involved and don’t fall in love. He’s been there, done that and got the t-shirt that reads I’m a gullible idiot. Now, he keeps his life simple; all he needs is his dog, his art, his rambling sea cottage overlooking the bay and a few choice waves to surf. He’s not looking for love or commitment, but when he ends up plucking a posh boy from London with incredible blue eyes from the ocean, Cupid doesn’t just shoot him with an arrow, he decides to club him senseless with the bow too.

One simple agreement. A summer fling, a chance to act on the insane attraction between them with no strings attached, and at the end of the summer they walk away.
There’s just one problem, fate is a fickle and capricious creature, and she has no intention of letting them walk away unscathed. They’re about to discover that sometimes the heart wants, what the heart wants…


From author Wendy Saunders writing as Vawn Cassidy, comes this hot and sweet, first time, MM romance that will leave you laughing out loud and fanning yourself from the heat…

Can be read as a Standalone

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Suddenly Beck is the first book in the Belong to Me series by Vawn Cassidy. It's a wonderful, feel good read set in Cornwall.

From the start, this story pulled me in. We meet Nathan under some circumstances that leave him struggling and confused. 

As he says, he's off to find something better. "...I didn't know where I wanted to go, I just knew where I didn't want to be." And thus starts his tale. 

Nathan and Beck are great together. I enjoy the way they meet and the natural way things evolve for them. I love that Nat helps Beck's family while they help him in return. It's all heart-warming and sweet. These men are perfect together and I just love the way they compliment one another.

I love this little small town and all the charming characters, such as Molly. There are so many secondary characters who fully come to life and add to the fun. The setting is wonderful and I could easily imagine living there. But best of all, is the way the town, and Beck's family take Nat in, making him a part of this supportive community and big family. 

Written in alternating first person pov, the author fully brings the characters to life. It's definitely more detailed than I needed. For example, I didn't find the detailed surfing lessons necessary and found myself skipping forward. 

Suddenly Beck is a wonderful small town romance. I am happy with this Vawn Cassidy read and can't wait to see what happens next in this sweet series. This is perfect the next time you're looking for a sweet, small town romance. 

Holt's Hope (Protect and Serve #5) by Pandora Pine

 

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Former Army pilot Quentin Harding has finally gotten his life back on track after a devastating injury ended his military career. Flying has always been his greatest dream come true, a dream he thought was over after his helicopter was shot down. Qualifying as an Angel Flight pilot, Quentin can take to the skies once again, helping people receive care unavailable in their hometowns.

Cancer patient Holt Robertson’s only lifeline is his weekly Angel Flight chopper trip from Albany to Boston to receive treatment for leukemia while he waits on a potential matching bone marrow donor. Usually a boring trip, he’s surprised to meet new pilot, Quentin, who isn’t at all what Holt bargained for. Tall, and handsome, he’s the kind of man who could give Holt something to live for. If only Quentin felt the same way in return.

When Holt’s condition takes a turn for the worse, Quentin steps up to the plate offering him a place to stay as his course of treatment ramps up. Living in the crazy McCoy household, Holt finds himself falling for Quentin’s brothers, his rambunctious nieces, and falls hardest of all for Quentin himself.

Faced with illness, frustration, and a drop of sunshine, both men fight for love and a bright future filled with endless tomorrows.

Holt’s Hope is the final book in the Protect and Serve series. Catch up with all your favorite characters and their ultimate happy endings! 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Holt's Hope is a wonderful addition to the Protect & Serve series. The fifth book in this Pandora Pine series, it's best read as part of the series. 

Holt and Quentin are two men who feel an instant connection. Holt is getting cancer treatments, and finds himself under Quentin's care.

Both men know pain and suffering. Quentin's experiences make it easy for him to feel comfortable with Holt. Of course, Holt is used to people not knowing how to talk to him as he's sick.

These men are fabulous. Quentin's past includes a mentally ill mother who couldn't care for him. He spent years in the military, leaving without a leg. This is a man who knows suffering, and yet also knows how to survive.

Then there's Holt who's sick and isn't used to a caring, supportive, and accepting family like Quentin's.

They are wonderful together, easily falling in love, with both being exactly what the other needs.

And as always, Mandy and David are family goals. They are absolutely amazing parents. And we get more Lola, who I just adore. I would read this just for her. This entire large family is amazing. As usual, the author excels in developing a strong and loving family who the reader easily wishes to be a part of. 

The beauty of this author is her ability to write a tale with some extremely serious issues without ever making the story heavy. I appreciate this whole heartedly. It's a gift to keep everything light despite the trauma involved. And as a reader, I can't get enough of the way Pandora writes. 

I'll admit I was a little distracted by some of the Albany info, as I wish it had been the real names instead of made up names. But that is on me, and most people wouldn't ever even notice. But, I did cringe every time the airport's name is mentioned.

Holt's Hope is sweet, tender, and cute. And the ending, oh the ending! It's wonderfully sweet and perfect. Overall, this is another feel-good, charming Pandora Pine read. 

Stripped (Four Bears Construction #6) by K.M. Neuhold

 

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A ripped, transgender construction worker and a tweed-wearing, tortoise-shell-cozy-knitting, bear of a professor... Somebody's getting stripped.

The last place I expected to run into my childhood camp crush was at the local university, looking all kinds of cute in a tweed jacket with a nervous blush. I’ve always had a bit of a thing for the nerdy professor type.

Demetri says he doesn’t date. I want to believe that it’s true and not that he’s not interested in a transgender man like me. If all he can offer me is friendship, I’m more than happy to take it.

Coy looks during sweaty workouts, rainy nights on his couch watching him knit shell cozies for his pet tortoise… I’m falling for him whether I want to or not.

Can I break down his walls and prove to him that he can trust me with his heart? And can I trust him with mine?


***Stripped is a swoony, steamy MM romance that is the 6th book in the Four Bears Construction Series. It can be read as a stand alone, but you won’t want to miss these bear’s antics. This series does not contain any shifters, only the OTHER kind of bears.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Stripped, the fourth book in the Four Bears Construction series, is a delightful romance by KM Neuhold. Although reading in order adds to the fun, this can definitely be enjoyed as a standalone. 

In this story, Miller is a transgender construction worker who falls for his former childhood crush. Both men are well developed and easy to fall in love with. 

The author does a great job with Miller, representing his emotions and body issues well. I adore that Miller is the tough construction worker, while Demetri is the nerdy professor. This is a fun twist, with great transgender representation. 

Besides the obvious, the men are complete opposites in many ways. They're personalities, appearances, self confidence, etc. It's great seeing the confident Miller build up Demetri's self esteem, making him finally feel worthy of love.  

I love the big group of construction workers and all they bring to each book in this series. 

Stripped is an enjoyable fluffy read. I easily fell into this KM Neuhold story and loved it throughout. This is the perfect choice when you're in the mood for a fun, easy read. 

Jaxson's Nemesis (Maiden Voyage #3) by T.L. Travis

 

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Jaxson Duvall, bass player for the band Maiden Voyage wasn’t born into wealth or fame. He achieved it with hard work and a need to prove himself. To whom, well, that is the million-dollar question right there. When his foolish antics threaten to bankrupt him, it’s time for him to stop acting like a spoiled brat and grow the hell up before his band brothers find a new bassist.

Shephard “Shep” Newsome was the opposite. Thrust into the limelight at birth and cast out damn near the same way. When his indiscretions tarnished his family name, his father said no more. Humiliated, shamed, and shunned, he moved away to begin anew but trouble still seemed to find him. Tired of running, he puts down roots only to find himself right smack in the middle of it once again.

What happens when a Rockstar with more money than brains clashes with his neighbor who has a chip on his shoulder the size of Texas?You have a recipe for disaster… or rage-infused love.

Maiden Voyage series must be read in order as each book starts where the last one ended but is from another band members point of view:

1 – Ryder’s Guardian  -  My Review
2 – Derek’s Destiny  -  My Review
3 – Jaxson’s Nemesis
4 – Shadow’s Light

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Jaxson's Nemesis is a fantastic rocker romance by TL Travis. The third book in the Maiden Voyage series, it's an amazing addition to this world of rock stars.

OMG! It's so much fun being back with the men from Social Sinners and Maiden Voyage. I love these series. Absolutely love them.

Jaxson and Shep start off as enemies with a scene that is over the top crazy and entertaining. I will never forget that scene. And it perfectly sets the stage for these two to go from hating one another to loving each other. 

I love the way everything unfolds for these two. After such a serious start to this book, the way it changes the men is amazing. Seeing them start to be friends, opening up to one another, and falling in love, is mesmerizing.

I adore the strong emotions in this one. The connection is undeniable with these two. And holy smokes. If you're in the mood for intense, emotional sex, you have to read this. Seriously, there are lots of books with hot sex, but not everyone writes intensely emotional sex scenes. If you're looking for such a moment, read this book now!

Written in alternating first person pov, the writing style is perfect for me. I enjoy the way the author explores this world of rock stars and develops these men. Their relationship is far from typical, delighting me with the uniqueness. 

If you have been following the Maiden Voyage series, you will love this book. And if you haven't, definitely go back and start with Ryder's Guardian the next time you're in the mood for rocker romances. You won't regret it. 

And omg, the exhibitionism aspect left me in stitches. Hot, and then so funny. Love it! I am seriously laughing so hard. Snorting. This alone is well worth the read. 

Jaxson's Nemesis is my new favorite is this rocker series. TL Travis overdid herself with this amazing read. This is automatically going on my re-read list and is sure to delight anyone. 

BLOG TOUR & REVIEW - MF - Tragic Lies (Rixon High #2) by L.A. Cotton

TRAGIC LIES (A Rixon High Novel) by L.A. Cotton

Release Date: June 8th

Genre/Tropes: Age gap, forbidden romance

He's not the hero of her story... no matter how much she wants him to be.

From bestselling author LA Cotton, comes a forbidden age-gap romance. Angst... drama... friendship... and football. Will you survive senior year?

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Peyton Myers has always been the life of the party.

But behind her smile and sass is a girl lost and alone, searching for her place in the world.

Xander Chase has always been on the outside looking in.

But behind his cool indifference and hard exterior is a guy afraid to open his heart to anyone.

 

When he saves Peyton from a tragic accident, their lives are entwined forever. But Xander's not the hero of her story... no matter how much she wants him to be.

She’s a girl with her whole life ahead of her.

He’s a guy who is drifting through life.

And although these two lost souls might be able to heal each other, there's one glaring problem.

She's still in high school...

And completely forbidden.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Tragic Lies is the second book in the Rixon High series. In classic LA Cotton magic, we're transported right back into this amazing world, where we first met the parents in the Rixon Raiders series, and now we are getting to know the next generation. 

Since reading Off Limits, I have been anxiously awaiting this story. We knew that Zander saved Peyton's life after tragedy struck her world. And we knew that meant a messy tale was coming. But, damn, this story is super messy and complicated. 

And I love it!!! 

I have to note that it comes super close to blurring a line I don't approve of. I don't want to give it away. But, damn, I am not in love with everything that happens to this two. That part is definitely not cool.

But, hell, these two are both broken and lost and their story shouldn't be clean and easy. 

I love this book. 

It's fucking hot, but again, I definitely struggle with her age here. 

Overall, Tragic Lies is a fabulous romance. LA Cotton brings all the emotions to this age gap tale. 

Author of over thirty mature young adult and new adult novels, LA COTTON is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.

Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find LA immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life. 

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Pretenders by Alexa Land

 

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Doctor Wesley Bennett is desperate to find a date for his ex-fiancé’s destination wedding. So desperate, in fact, that he’s decided to hire an escort to pose as his boyfriend.

That’s what he thinks, anyway.

My roommate’s the actual escort, not me. He wasn’t available, so I stepped in. This job was just way too sweet to pass up.

It should be easy. All we have to do is convince everyone Wesley and I are a couple without getting emotionally involved. He’s adorable though, in a nerdy and endearingly awkward kind of way, and the attraction between us is undeniable. I have a feeling things are about to get complicated. And what’s going to happen when the job is over? Can we stop pretending and build something real? Or are a straight-laced pediatrician and a lavender-haired DJ too different to make it work?

Pretenders is a stand-alone, opposites attract gay romance, set in the world of Alexa Land’s best-selling Firsts and Forever Series.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

I am super excited with Pretenders, a return to the First and Forever universe by Alexa Land. This is one of my all time favorite series and this is a fabulous addition to that world. 

I just adore this book. Everything about it is charming, sweet, and easy to fall in love with. 

When Wesley needs a date for his ex's wedding, he hires Ash to be his fake boyfriend. Of course, Wesley thinks Ash is a escort. 

I love the way things develop for these two. They get to know one another and it's all sweet and cute. They are such opposites and yet perfect for one another. 

As for the wedding, well, let's just say that Wesley's ex and his family are easy to dislike.

Of course, we get to revisit with Nana D and her merry crew of gay boys, which is just delightful. I love this crazy lady and all her penises!

Pretenders is a fabulous fake relationship romance. I couldn't put this Alexa Land book down.