Dear Daddy, Please Love Me (Naughty or Nice #1) by Gianni Holmes

 

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Dear Santa,
I know I haven’t exactly been a good boy this year, and I deserve nothing but coal in my stocking. 
But, unlike some people I know, I don’t wait until the Christmas holiday to bring pleasure to men. That has to count as something nice, right?

I’m tired of being with men who always leave so I’m asking for something a bit different. Something I’m afraid of wanting. Please Santa, help me find a Daddy who will love me. 

Cheeky_Bottom 

Down on his luck rancher, Lawson is in no position to be in a relationship when he’s one late mortgage payment away from losing his spread. He definitely should not want the high maintenance stripper Cheeky_Bottom who’s looking for love from a Daddy. Been there. Done that. And he has the debt to show for it.

“Possessions over people” has always been Opie’s mission statement in life. His possessions remain as long as he takes care of them, but people always leave. When he meets a mysterious rancher online, Opie has a feeling things were about to change. Has Opie finally found the Daddy he won’t let walk away this time?

Dear Daddy, Please Love Me is part of the Naughty or Nice multi-author series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but there are so many boys hoping that holiday magic will bring them their perfect Daddy, why not grab them all?

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Dear Daddy, Please Love Me is a sweet and tender Daddy romance by Gianni Holmes. Part of the Naughty and Nice multi-author series, it perfectly gets the reader in the mood for more Daddy romances. 

This story is emotional, full of hope throughout. Opie's a stripper who's always gone after  rich men, but nothing's ever lasted. When he meets Lawson online, things change. The two connect beautifully, but Opie also assumes Lawson's rich, which is an issue that lingers over their heads. 

I love these complex men and their complicated road to happiness. There is so much going on throughout. I love the layers. Lawson's secrets and shame had me wanting to cry for him. As for Opie's jealousy, I adore it! 

They make for a great couple. I enjoy the way they naturally connect, and the chemistry between them. 

This is a tale with plenty of sexiness and an abundance of emotions. There's some great humor, including some funny moments between Opie and his roommate. In addition, there are plenty of lovable secondary characters, as well as some not so nice characters. And some lace!

Dear Daddy, Please Love Me is a sweet and tender Daddy romance. Gianni Holmes had me delighted throughout with these loving men. And the ending is beautiful!

Stripped Love (Guys Next Door #1) by Baylin Crow

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Phoenix—I never intended to become a stripper.

Two years ago I was in Nashville chasing the songwriter dream. Sleepless nights between day jobs were spent writing rock ballads and trying to make a name for myself.

That all changed with one phone call that forced me to return to Atlanta.

Needing consistent income to pay the mountain of debt I'd come home to, I traded stripping my soul for stripping my clothes.

Then Archer West comes crashing into my VIP room, tempting me to break all of my rules.

I want him—bad.

What I don't count on is finding him living right next door for the summer. Inexperienced and with a creative drive that rivals my own, he stirs the lyrics in me once again.

Now I crave more than his body. Archer West has quickly become my unexpected muse.

A tattooed stripper and introverted college student collide in the first book of the steamy standalone romance series Guys Next Door. Each book is loosely tied so that each can be read individually.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Ohh.. Baylin Crow's Stripped Love starts off hot, with a steamy lap dance scene. What follows is a great neighbors romance.

Archer has never been immediately attracted to anyone, male or female. Until he sees the stripper who gives him the lap dance of his life. Phoenix is a stripper who always dreamed of creating music. Unfortunately, his dreams died when his mother died, and he's left responsible for her debt. 

This is chance encounter turns to neighbors turns to love story. The chemistry is off the charts for these two, with the reader along for the ride. There are first times, lots of exploring, and plenty of steam. 

But it's the emotional relationship that is my favorite. Both men truly help the other to discover who they are and what they want from life. For Archer, Phoenix is the first man he's ever been attracted to. And for Phoenix, Archer is the first man he's ever broken his hands-off rules for. 

The writing is great, told in alternating pov. Each man is well developed and their storyline is great. There are some delightful secondary characters who add to the fun. Of course, there are also some secondary characters who try to cause trouble.

Stripped Love is a low angst, fun read. This Baylin Crow series is off to a great start, and I can't wait for more. Archer and Phoenix are a great couple who will leave you happy to have met them. 

RELEASE BLITZ, EXCERPT, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - Forgiven (Heaven and Hell Club #3) by Colette Davison

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Book Title: Forgiven (Heaven and Hell Club Book 3) 

Author and Publisher: Colette Davison 

Cover Artist: Colette Davison 

Release Date: September 17, 2020 

Genre: Contemporary M/M Romance 

Trope/s: Hurt/comfort, slow burn, first time bi-sexual, 

found family, tattoos, and piercings. 

Themes: Self forgiveness, sins of the father, fresh starts 

Heat Rating: 3 flames 

Length: 60 669 words 

It’s the third book in the series but can be read as a standalone 

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Can love and acceptance help Callum forgive himself?

Callum’s past haunts him and he’s desperate for a fresh start. When his uncle takes him in and the manager of the Heaven and Hell Club gives him a chance, things might be looking up.

Then he meets Dylan—a cocky, make-up wearing twink who challenges all his assumptions about himself.

Getting to know each other changes everything, as they give each other the love and acceptance they’ve both craved throughout their lives. But will it be enough to ease their doubts, heal their wounds, and allow them to have their own happy ever after?

Forgiven is the third book in the Heaven and Hell Club series. It’s a hurt/comfort romance, with a slow burn relationship, a bi-sexual awakening, tattoos, and piercings in interesting places. It can be read as a standalone, but works better as part of the series.

Content warning: homophobic parents

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Forgiven, the third book in the Heaven and Hell Club series is a spectacular read. This Colette Davison story is easily read as a standalone, but if you haven't yet read the previous books, you should because they are amazing! This one is less angsty than the other Heaven and Hell books, but it still has the same type of heartfelt feel to it. 

Callum and Dylan make for an interesting and intriguing couple. Both are broken men with pasts who have shaped them into the men they are today. If you love when two broken men can be complete together, you'll enjoy this book. 

Callum is broken, having just managed to survive his homophobic upbringing. He's never seriously considered being with a guy until he meets the sexy dancer, by whom he's gobsmacked.

Callum's getting his life back on track, after being released from jail. He is another great example of how tough it is to get a job when you have a record.  Damn, I just want to hug him. He has so damn much pain, guilt, and baggage on his shoulders. and he desperately needs to forgive himself before he can move on. 

Meanwhile, Dylan oozes sexuality and confidence and is a breathe of fresh air. He's unapologetic about who he is and I love him. He's got sexy dance moves, including stripping and private dances, and is a makeup wearing twink. But when Callum starts peeling back his layers, Callum and the readers discover all that Dylan has been hiding. Damn, his secrets are heartbreaking. 

Both men are lovable, making me want to support and protect them, as the mother figure they never had. Oh, the baggage that Callum carries, feeling responsible for his father's horrific behavior. His life would have been completely different if he had never taken on the guilt of his father's actions. And then there's Dylan, who's reversal from a man who pushed people away and never let anyone get close to him, to the man he is at the end is stunning.  He finds himself falling head over heels in love and accepting it is, with is just beautiful. 

I adore the way they both open up to one another and support each other, allowing the other to be real. And as an added bonus, they are hot together, with some amazing first times for Callum, 

These are two men who help one another deal with their guilt in life. They face family issues galore, with some foster care issues, abandonment issues, and some extreme homophobia. There are plenty of secondary characters to keep things interesting in other areas. I love Callum's uncle and the breakthrough they have in their relationship. 

Written in alternating 3rd person pov, each man is fully explored, emotions and all. The characters are wonderfully developed, both complex and lovable. Their storyline is heartfelt and I couldn't get enough of these men. I love how it's written, never seeming over the top, always feeling realistic. 

Forgiven is a beautiful story. Colette Davison continues to impress me with this book and series. This book won't leave you disappointed, as every moment with  these men, as they find someone who helps them feel loved and secure for the first time in their lives, is touching. And the ending is as sweet as can be.

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Callum didn’t move until he heard the door shut, then he started the level again. It was easier now that he was alone. His inhibitions dropped away from him and he focused on slicing his beams of light through the coloured blocks. He’d selected easy mode, which was fun but not a challenge. He managed to hit every block the second time through the song, so upped the difficulty level.

He had to move his body a little more on standard mode. The blocks came faster, the patterns were slightly harder. As they were more in time to the music, it actually made the level easier. He had to stretch to hit blocks when they were right at the sides or up high.

He upped the difficulty again and found himself moving even more—only to reach the blocks, he wasn’t actually dancing or anything. The pace of the blocks was almost frantic, and he quickly bombed out of the level. He tried again and again, quickly losing track of time as he became determined to get to the end of the level. Once he’d finished it, he set himself a goal to hit all the blocks in the right direction.

He wasn’t sure how many times he played it through. Being within the virtual world meant he was completely absorbed in what he was doing. He’d worked up a sweat, his heart beat faster and adrenaline made him buzz. He’d learnt the words to the song and was singing along to it. He was moving more now, his body reacting to the music as well as the blocks that flew at him. It was fun.

It was only when his stomach rumbled that he wondered how long he’d been playing. When he got to the end of the level, he stopped and carefully took off the headset. Dylan was sitting on the sofa. Callum glanced around, but there were no pizza boxes in sight. He hadn’t smelt any food either, but he’d needed to be sure.

“You never left, did you?”

Dylan shrugged. “You look like you’ve been having fun.”

Callum scowled. “You tricked me.”

“Maybe, but it gave you the freedom to let loose, didn’t it?”

Callum stared at the headset in his hands.

“I told you the game would get you moving.”

“I still can’t dance.”

“You should have seen yourself, darling. You’ve got a good sense of rhythm and some moves.”   

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Recommended reading order:

Broken (Book 1)
Unbreakable (Prequel)
Forgotten (Book 2)
Forgiven (Book 3)

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Colette’s personal love story began at university, where she met her future husband. An evening of flirting, in the shadow of Lancaster castle, eventually led to a fairytale wedding. She’s enjoying her own ‘happy ever after’ in the north of England with her husband, two beautiful children and her writing.

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All about Sawyer by Marissa Holt

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During High School, Kace became infatuated/obsessed with Sawyer.  Since then, he compares every guy to Sawyer.  No one has come close though, so he is still alone.

But then he walks into Steam, a hot strip club, and sees a Sawyer look-a-like dancing.   But this tattooed bay boy stripper is actually his dream guy.  Problem is, this isn't the version of Sawyer that Kace wanted.   Well, not at first anyway.

Sawyer has changed from his high school golden boy days as a way of rebelling.  When he sees Kace at Steam, he is immediately intrigued.   When he pursues Kace, he eventually figures out that they went to high school together.

Kace is not sure what to do.  Is it actually possible to end up with your dream guy?  Was it destiny?

Personally, I really enjoyed this book.  It was a sweet story.  It moves along at a fast pace and you can't help but to keep reading.  Kace was just a wonderfully likeable guy, from the very beginning.  It took me a little longer to warm up to Sawyer, but he is really a great guy. I loved how open he was about his job and didn't offer any apologies for stripping. And I really enjoyed Sawyer's relationship with his nephew.

I definitely enjoyed watching Kace realize that his dream guy isn't perfect and that he really likes this new version of Sawyer as a person.  The push and pull of their attraction was wonderfully written.   And their chemistry is hot.

And the ending is just perfect!

As I Am by Melissa Collins

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Wow!  Just wow!
I just finished As I Am by Melissa Collins and I am suffering a book hangover.

Noah is a doctor who is feeling a bit insecure after losing a patient.  He also is going through a tough time with his live-in boyfriend.

Chasse is a normal college senior, until the night his parents are killed in a car accident.   After that, he drops out of college, has to find a job and take care of his teenager brother.

When Noah and Chase meet, the chemistry is there.  They're still not living the lives they want to live.  But things will be better for each man if they choose to be together.

I absolutely loved Noah and Chase!!!  I was completely smitten with them early on in the book.  They are the perfect combination when together. 

Melissa Collins did a fantastic job of writing a beautiful book about flawed characters who help each other to heal.