Duck (Avian Shifters #1) by Kim Dare (5 Stars)

Feb1

Two shifters fall in love based on an incorrect assumption. Can their love survive when the truth comes out?

Ori is a fledgling looking forward to his full transformation into a duck. He’s living and working with a group of other avian shifters, but the other shifters are physically and emotionally abusing him. Fortunately, most of the abuse is described during flashbacks with minimal detail.

Raynard recently lost his uncle and is now responsible for taking over all of his business dealings. He’s beyond angry at Ori’s treatment, and decides to take Ori in as his own servant. They quickly settle into a beautiful, loving relationship as Raynard discovers Ori is the perfect submissive for him. Ori would do anything for Raynard and the feelings are mutual. These two take care of each other in so many ways. Ori creates a true home for Raynard, while Raynard protects Ori and builds his self-confidence.

As certain events unfold, Raynard makes a sacrifice out of his pure love for Ori. Although my heart was breaking, and tears were streaming down my face, I was also touched by their deep love for each other. As always, the author delivers on her promise of a happy ending.

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The Blinding Light by Renae Kaye (4.5 Stars)

Jan31

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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Grey’s Hidden Fire by Draven St. James (3 Stars)

Jan28

It’s a good thing these guys are firemen. The sparks flying between them are non-stop!

Grey Hayes loves his job as a fireman, and he considers most of the men at his station to be his family. Mica Cruz is transferring to the station and hoping for a fresh start. As soon as these two meet, they are immediately attracted to each other. But Grey is straight, or at least he thinks he is. As Grey and Mica explore their attraction, and Grey comes to grips with the fact that he’s gay, they must also deal with the threats against Mica.

I enjoyed the beginning of this story, especially several of the sex scenes with Mica’s dirty talk. Mica and Grey are both really nice guys, and they love their jobs. It was great to see them spend time with the other firefighters and get an idea of life in the firehouse. I loved the camaraderie between all of the guys and thought it gave some warmth to the story. There wasn’t really a lot of relationship building or heavy conversations taking place. It seemed like every time there was an opportunity to have a discussion, sex took precedence. The suspense angle allowed for them to spend more time together and move their relationship forward even faster.

If you’re looking for a heavy erotic romance with sexy firemen and a little suspense, this should make for a fun romp.

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

Jan25

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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