Worship (On My Knees Duet #1) by Ella James

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An epic, MM forbidden romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Ella James...

You think you know me.
That’s the way I want it.
Making you feel like we know each other—like we could go grab a beer sometime—is part of my job. Maybe the most vital part.

It doesn’t hurt that I’m easy on the eyes, single at 35, and born richer than sin. My aesthetic matters much more than it should, but all the better for my worthy cause.
And it’s a worthy cause.

I’ve made an art out of making you feel good, and my influence makes you want to be good. Good like me.
You think you know me, but you don’t.
Everyone has secrets. Mine could cost me everything.
So I’m a fortress. No one’s ever even gotten close.
Until tonight.  
See that man, the tall guy dripping on the bow of my yacht? The one I just pulled from the ocean?
He’s the one who’s going to cost me everything.

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Book Two, Adore, will release November 11th.

Review 

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Worship, part one of Ella James' On My Knees Duet series, is an enticing and addicting forbidden romance.

Heavy on the sex scenes, these two ooze sexual connection. They start with a hookup that's an amazing sexual experience. They are hot and heavy, but later are weighed down by complications and mystery. Honestly, the beginning scenes aren't what grabbed me. But once they are separated, I couldn't put it down.

Vance and Luke are such opposites, but both lonely in their own way. One is a womanizer, working his way through as many hookups as he can. The other is a preacher who's trapped in a life of carrying on his family legacy. Yes, if you hate religious stories of any nature, this one is not for you.

Cue the feelings. My heart breaks that they can't be together. Their story is one of intense chemistry and want. It's a story of longing and desire. It's a story of heartbreak and patience. If you enjoy stories of closeted men, who are pressured to live a life different than they desire, this book is for you!

There are definitely different aspects to this book. The first part is loaded with sex scenes, while the second half contains all the emotions. This is a story that  spans some time and left me gutted throughout. 

Worship is riveting and captivating. Ella James hooked me with these men and I can't wait to dive into the next book to see what happens.

Butterfly Wishes by Teodora Kostova

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First love never works out.
Right?
In school, Nico and King are best friends, and each other’s first love. But their lives take a different path and they lose touch.
Now, ten years later, King is a famous musician and Nico is trying to make a name for himself as a journalist. When King’s life starts falling apart, fate brings them together on a private island, and reignites old feelings.
Can they make it work this time?
Or are their worlds too far apart?

Butterfly Wishes is a stand-alone novella featuring friends to lovers, sweet moments on a private island, a tortured musician and a soft journalist, and a very cute dog.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Butterfly Wishes is a sweet romance. I enjoy Teodora Kostova's writing style and was immediately mesmerized by the tone of the story.

When we meet Nico, he's a teenager who's in love with his best friend, King. Soon, they lovers, but things don't work out. What follows is a wonderful second chance romance between two men who are two halves of a whole. 

Years later, King's a famous musician and Nico is sent to interview him. I enjoyed the set up for this immensely, and the devotion to reclaiming lost love. The author expertly sets up an atmospheric read that includes a whole lot of emotion, as these two men are clearly meant to be together. 

Both Nico and King are extremely loveable characters, and the re-development of their relationship is heartwarming and completely satisfying.

Theirs is a riveting tale of realizing that dreams don't always satisfy when you aren't with the one you love. It's a compelling tale of reclaiming the one you lost, as you can't live without him.

Butterfly Wishes is a beautiful and tender second chance romance. I love this book. Every single second of it. The writing is fabulous, with two amazing characters and a riveting storyline. I highly recommend it to any fan of second chances.

Fall Deep (Kinley Island) by Raleigh Ruebins

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Alex:
Nobody knows the real me. I didn’t choose to be famous or wealthy, and I’ve seen firsthand how the media ruins lives--including mine. So I keep everything secret, controlled, and undisclosed. Especially the fact that I’m attracted to men.

And then Landon Luna breaks right through my shell. He’s a whirling tornado of flirtation, blond hair, and irresistible lips. He’s a ray of sunshine in my lonely life, and I desperately need to keep him close. But he refuses to sign my contract. And now every time his lips touch mine, it's dangerous. So why can't I stop?

With a reporter following my every move, the pressure is on. I need to keep things locked down. Need to keep myself under control. But I also need Landon--body and soul.

And no matter the danger, no matter the risk, I get what I want.
Even if it costs me everything.

Landon:
I’ve spent my whole life falling in love too fast. It’s the same story every time: I meet hot guys, I fall so deep, I give them everything… and then they run away.

But then I meet Alex Aldridge. Alex is everything I’ve daydreamed about since boyhood--wicked hot, brooding, and secretly passionate as hell. He’s an heir to a technology empire, but behind all his money, he's got an ocean of secrets. Like the fact that he's into men. And the fact that he wants me.

There's just one catch: Alex forbids me from telling a single soul that I'm seeing him. And he offers me an exorbitant sum of money to ensure my silence. The offer stings--but the thought of losing him hurts even more. Because after falling into bed with him, I've started falling in love.

I’ve never been good at secrets.
Especially ones that hurt.
But I don’t think I can let him go.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Fall Deep, part of the Kinley Island series by Raleigh Ruebins, is a fantastic small town romance. 


Alex is a famous billionaire who's family lives in the spotlight. He's never able to be himself with people. But, when he meets caterer Landon, everything slowly changes. They have instant chemistry, but it's the fact that Landon isn't interested in the superficial side of Alex that really makes things spark. Landon wants to know the real Alex and this is where things start to get serious. 

The tough part for these two is that Alex hates the spotlight, and doesn't want to come out as bisexual. He doesn't want the press to care about him. He prefers to hide in the background. Landon doesn't want to be closeted, but they keep running into one another, and the chemistry and connection is undeniable.

Their story includes some stuffy events, a closeted relationship, and a whole lot of secrets. And damn, they are certainly hot together.


Fall Deep is full of good angst and some wonderfully steamy scenes. This Raleigh Ruebins tale definitely pulls at your heartstrings and has you rooting hard for these two to make things work.

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - Conspiracy Theory (Hamarsson & Dempsey #1) by Elle Keaton

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Years of grueling police work have left Niall Hamarsson jaded and disillusioned with life…although it’s likely he’s been that way all along. The last straw lands when the DA refuses to try a case Niall worked for years to bring to justice. Within hours he finds himself heading to the only place he’s ever been able to call home—a place he knows he doesn’t belong.

Mat Dempsey returned to Piedras Island after his father’s death. These days he’s Island County’s sheriff. He’s happy enough, even if moving home from San Francisco effectively forced him back into the closet. Mat’s well-ordered universe collapses when a local’s body is discovered floating in the cold waters of Hidden Harbor’s marina. All hell breaks loose in the community, and accusations fly…all coinciding with Niall Hamarsson’s return.Niall and Mat have a history, and it’s not one Mat’s proud of. He owes Niall an apology, even if it means getting down on his knees. However, Mat’s first priority is investigating the murder before his community tears itself apart and he may have to ask the aloof Niall Hamarsson for help.

Push apart, pull together, yes or no... The chemistry crackles between them but will the two men be able to put aside their pasts and embrace a future?

Maybe.

Review 

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Conspiracy Theory, the first book in Elle Keaton's Hamarsson & Dempsey series, appears to be the start of another addicting series.

First, I need to say that the cover doesn't match the storyline. This is not a tough guy story at all. This is a romantic suspense at it's finest.

In this slow burn romance, Niall quits his old life and returns to his small town. There he's reunited with his sort of ex, Matt, with whom he left off on bad terms. 

What follows is a whole lot of mystery, as they work together to find out what's going on in their town. There's a murder to solve, strange animal sightings, and more. The reader is kept intrigued and guessing throughout.

Despite there being so much happening, the characters are developed enough to allow the reader to get a good sense of them, as well as their backstories. There's a good mystery, with great flow, and a solid pace. This is definitely an intriguing story.

The setting is that of a small island town, and the townspeople add greatly to the charm, and will hopefully lead to a fantastic series.

Conspiracy Theory is perfect for anyone who's looking for a good romantic suspense. Elle Keaton expertly combines a mystery with a slow burn, second chance romance. I am excited to see what else develops for Niall and Matt in the future.

Thanks for stopping by, I’m Elle Keaton and I hail from the northwest corner of the US where we are known for rain, rain and more rain. I write the Accidental Roots series, set here in the Pacific Northwest featuring hot mm romance and the guarantee of a happy ending for my men. They start out broken, and maybe they end up that way too, but they always find the other half of their hearts.

I started writing way back when but only began publishing about two and a half years ago and now have nine books out. Each features a couple in my little universe, sometimes there is added mystery and suspense.

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Break Free (Kinley Island #2) by Raleigh Ruebins

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Caleb:
Nobody’s better at being alone than me. I’ve perfected the art of isolation: I go to work at Luna’s Diner, come home, and I definitely don’t go on dates anymore.

But then Beck walked into my diner looking like the textbook definition of a hot, single dad--tall, bearded, and the kindest eyes this side of the Rockies.
And I let my guard down for the first time in years.

He’s straight, but soon he wants to keep me close. In-bed-together close. I’d forgotten just how good it could feel. But I have no room in my life for a crush, let alone a relationship. My past broke me into pieces, and I’m only now starting to pick them back up.

I’m not going to let myself fall for him.
Even though he’s the first person I’ve been comfortable with in years.
Even though he wants me, too, on lonely nights.
Even though his touch makes me ache.

Beck:
Since moving to Kinley Island, I’ve been living like a shadow. I’m divorced and single for the first time in fifteen years, and my days have been as drab and routine as the rainy weather outside.

And then one late night at my regular diner, everything changed. The mysterious, tattooed man behind the counter opened up to me--flirted with me--and I flirted back. I’ve never been into men, but I can’t keep my eyes off Caleb--he’s beautiful, intense, and broken, and now I feel a desperate urge to fix him.

But I also just got a phone call I never expected: my sixteen-year-old daughter is coming to stay with me for the summer. After living like a bachelor all year, I have no clue how to be a single parent. Caleb offers to help me, and of course I say yes.

But now I’m starting to feel addicted to him.
His body. His lips. His touch.
Is it possible to like a friend too much? 

Review 

My Rating - 4 Stars!

Raleigh Ruebins' Break Free, the second book in the Kinley Island series, is an emotional gfy romance.

Beck and Caleb are two broken, yet extremely likable men. Each with their own troubled pasts, their story is one of healing, as both men desperately need one another. Beck's alone, having recently been divorced, missing his daughter, and hoping to reunite with his ex wife. Caleb meanwhile, has returned home, is sad, and is floundering from the pain and hurt of losing his wife. Their romance is a slow burn, as Beck thinks himself straight, and is unable to even consider loving Caleb.

Their tale also includes a troubled teen and some awkward moments with her,  and too many apologies. It contains confusion, denial and lies. It also includes one very steamy moment. 

I seriously wanted to smack Beck at times, as he just couldn't admit his feelings and see what was right in front of him. Not used to being in a loving and supportive relationship, he just didn't know what love really looks like. He seriously is too nice for his own good, always trying to please everyone else. 

In classic Raleigh Ruebins fashion, this book is full of some great side characters and the small town feel is well represented. Told in dual pov, we're gifted with good insight into both men from the start.

The author definitely added some repeated "he said" at times, which is always cringe worthy to me. But I love everything else about the writing. The storyline's fantastic, as usual, and the characters take the reader on a wonderful journey. 

Break Free is a compelling story of self discovery. Raleigh Ruebins delivers a heart-warming romance between two men each getting a second chance at love. I definitely recommend it.