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More Than Just a Good Book by Sloan Parker (5 Stars)

Two older college students finally find the perfect boyfriend in each other, but first they have to work through some issues to get their happy ending.

Mark is looking forward to graduating from college and moving as far away as he can due to his poor relationship with his family. Scott will be starting graduate school soon, but doesn’t want to move too far away from his Dad. This is one of the major barriers that they need to get past if they want to stay together. They also have to deal with bullies, Mark’s controlling personality, and other school related items.

I liked Scott and Mark and thought they worked well together as a couple. They both love to read, and seemed to enjoy spending time together. Scott was a loner who lived in his world of books, but he didn’t actually come across as lonely. Mark has a pretty vibrant personality, and he was also very interested in taking care of people. There were a few times that they acted a bit immature, but they were quick to admit they were wrong and move forward. Considering neither of them had really been in a good relationship in the past, this made the story feel much more realistic.

The sex was smoking hot and plentiful, but it didn’t overwhelm the story. They were both into light bondage and spanking, making the story pretty erotic. Mark is somewhat insecure with his need to dominate another man, and it was interesting to watch him work through his desires. Mark is controlling outside of the bedroom, too, which Scott didn’t seem to mind. However, at the same time, Scott didn’t let Mark get away with anything he didn’t want him to.

I also loved Scott’s dad, and the strong relationship that they had. He played a pivotal role in the story in a good way. The epilogue was perfect, and their gifts to each other were so romantic.

Enjoyable, erotic story about older college students working through life’s challenges together.

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Originally reviewed for The Romance Reviews. Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
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The Blinding Light by Renae Kaye (4.5 Stars)

An enjoyable romance with interesting characters that had me flying through the pages.

Jake Manning was extremely engaging and adorable. In addition to being generous with both his time and money, he was also very entertaining. Jake’s dialogue was brilliant and humorous whether he was talking to somebody or to himself. Patrick’s abrasive personality was quickly adjusted by Jake. The development of their relationship felt realistic, and it became very obvious that these two were meant for each other. My favorite interactions were the notes that they left for each other.

My only issue with the story was the ending. The last few chapters took us away from the relationship between Jake and Patrick and put us in the middle of some family drama and decisions which I didn’t enjoy.

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Originally reviewed for Swept Away By Romance. Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
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The Douglas Fir by Anyta Sunday (4 Stars)

Jase and Dave both have a crush on Noah. Unfortunately for both of them, Noah is straight. It doesn’t stop them from hoping for something different. Jase tells us the story, and his interesting voice is what made reading it so enjoyable. It was fun watching him trying not to like Dave, since he’s the competition, but failing because Dave is such a wonderful guy. It was not, by any means, a standard romance.

 

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Taxes and TARDIS by N.R. Walker (4.5 Stars)

A sweet and sexy story about an accountant and an electrician who meet and fall in love. The blurb suggests this is an “opposites attract” story, but the characters didn’t come across as opposites to me. Instead, they were both very nice, hard-working guys who played well together through plenty of sexy scenes and just spending hanging out. The sex scenes were very sensual and well-written. I loved Brent and his voice carried the story, but I wish Logan’s character was developed a bit more.

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