Science & Jockstraps (Ace's Wild #1) by Riley Hart & Christina Lee

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SCIENCE & JOCKSTRAPS (Ace’s Wild Series, #1)

Cover Artist: Sleepy Fox Studios

Release Date: September 24th

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Shy science guy Liam and fun-loving jock Isaiah have been roommates since their freshman year in college. On the surface, they couldn’t be more different. What the rest of the world doesn’t know is that tucked between basketball, classes, and hanging with friends are some of Isaiah’s favorite moments—just Liam and Isaiah in their room, watching documentaries or goofing off. Liam certainly never imagined Isaiah would become one of his favorite people, but their friendship was pretty much solidified the first time Isaiah saved Liam from a killer spider.

When Isaiah discovers Liam is looking for a hookup to help him explore a secret kink, the idea of anyone touching Liam that way sparks a protective instinct Isaiah has never felt before. Then, Isaiah confesses that he’d like to be the one Liam experiments with, and Liam is completely bowled over—equal parts thrilled and wary of ruining their friendship.

From the first sting of Isaiah’s palm, Liam’s fantasy finally comes to life. The more they explore together, the closer they become, uncovering feelings neither were willing to admit before. But outside the haven of their room, reality isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Isaiah isn’t out, and worries about his college basketball career. And Liam won’t be someone’s secret, not after he promised himself he’d stop hiding and being afraid.

Deciding how to navigate the world together will be the final exam they’ll need to ace.

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PLEASE NOTE: For the first 90 days of this title’s publication, all sales and page reads will be donated to The LGBT Community Center of Cleveland and The LGBT Center of Raleigh. ****************************************

**Science and Jockstraps is part of a multi-author series of books that take place in the same fictional town. Each story can be read in any order. The connecting element in the Ace's Wild series is an adult store owned by Ace and Wilder. The main characters from each book will make at least one visit to Ace's Wild, where they'll buy a toy to use in their story! The only characters who crossover to each book are Ace and Wilder. And with various heat levels, there's sure to be something for everyone!

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

If you've read a collaboration between Riley Hart and Christina Lee before, you'll understand why I was excited to read Science and Jockstraps. The first book in the multi-author Ace's Wild series, it is fabulous.

Liam and Isiah are two college roommates. Complete opposites, one's a nerd, the other a jock. They're close friends although they travel in different circles. But a desire for spanking soon has them touching in unexpected ways, and then becoming more. 

Adding to the fun, these two are an interracial couple, which some readers long for in a couple. 

Written in alternating pov, the reader is easily able to connect to both characters, becoming fully invested in their happiness.

With a collaboration between two authors who excel in their genre, of course the writing is fabulous, with interesting characters and an entertaining storyline. The fact that they include some light BDSM, including the use of a paddle, certainly doesn't hurt anything. 

Science and Jockstraps is short, quick friends to lovers tale. This OFY romance is fun and emotional and will not disappoint. 

Please purchase this book early on in it's release, as all sales will go to a great cause.

Clean Break (Farm College #2) by Erin McLellan

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Connor’s To-Do List:
• Learn to accept my future on the family farm
• Be social, to a degree
• Make a secret bucket list
• Have a real conversation with Travis Bradford

Travis’s To-Do List:
• Get into my top law school
• Get the hell out of Elkville, Oklahoma
• Stay focused on my dreams and goals—no crushes, no distractions
• Get spanked by hot and perfectly fussy farm boy, Connor Blume

Travis and Connor do not like each other, but after being paired together in Entomology 101, their mutual hostility explodes into secret after-class hookups and unexpected feelings. With graduation looming near and their careers taking them in different directions, they’ll have to decide if a future together is worth adjusting their to-do lists and letting go of their carefully laid plans.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Erin McLellan's Clean Break is the second in the Farm College series. After loving book one, Controlled Burn, I was super excited to dive into this one.

And I love it! Travis and Connor are two complicated young men who are struggling with their feelings, their futures, and a major case of OCD.

Travis and Connor start as acquaintances who have some animosity between them. As they work together in class, they decide to pursue their mutual attraction. 

Connor's struggling with his future, as he's been destined to run his family farm since birth. Never given a choice in the matter, he's unable to pursue his own dreams. 

As for the relationship, they start off as make-out buddies, and as time goes on, it evolves to more, for both their bodies, minds, and hearts. Unfortunately their futures don't mesh. 

I enjoy the author's writing style, as well as her storylines, which take place in that all too important time in our lives, college to adulthood. I love the writing style, as well as the flow and tone.

Clean Break is an amazing tale with a whole lot of sexual tension and attraction. It's an emotional ride as they progress from make out buddies to more. And there's some kink involved, with a spectacular spanking scene.

Their relationship consists of lots of awkward moments, which are superbly written and very naturally fit. They have to deal with fears, doubts, and insecurities, as well as boundaries and mental issues. They struggle with secrecy and sneaking around. 

The OCD is superbly written, with a whole lot of knowledge, compassion, and care. I could the pain and suffering in every fiber of my being, as one of the men struggles with his obsessions. Knowing people who suffer immensely from this, my heart broke for him.  

One of my favorite lines is "...my invisible backpack feels a lot lighter around you." Cue swooning!  

Clean Break is a beautiful story of dealing with one's predestined gals aren't in alignment with ones own dreams.