Damian’s Discipline (Collars and Cuffs #5) by K.C. Wells and Parker Williams (4 Stars)

Nov3

An interesting look at a very light version of domestic discipline being used to bring structure to Jeff’s life after he was physically and mentally abused. It was really hard to read about Jeff’s abuse. It was also sad to read about the loss of Damian’s sub. The story takes place over several months giving the characters the time they needed to heal from their past and begin to fall in love with each other. Since all of their dialogue seemed to center around helping Jeff get some structure in his life, I had a hard time believing that they were truly in love. Instead, it seemed like they fell in love with the roles each of them was playing in the other’s life.

Although it’s not necessary to read the other books in this series, several of the characters from the earlier books kept popping in.

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The Last Thing He Needs by J.H. Knight (4.5 Stars)

Nov2

I really liked Tommy and thought his voice was perfect for carrying this story. It would have been easy and understandable for him to be pessimistic and depressed, but he managed to make the best out of his situation. I adored his family, but it was almost devastating to read about their living conditions. I thought Bobby was also a great character who truly cared for Tommy and Tommy’s family.  More dialogue between Tommy and Bobby would have strengthened the romance angle for me.

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After the Fall (Tucker Springs #6) by L.A. Witt (5 Stars)

Nov1

I absolutely loved this story! The entire story is told from Nathan’s point of view, and he’s an amazingly interesting character. I couldn’t get enough of him. His wit and sarcasm got me every time. Ryan is such a sweetheart, and he does a wonderful job taking care of Nathan after his riding accident. I loved the slow build-up to their relationship and enjoyed seeing them out on dates even when neither was admitting they were dating. The steamy sex scenes were so perfect that even their kisses were hot! The angst was centered on Ryan’s nomad life and Nathan’s bad history with relationships. I was on edge waiting to see how they would resolve these issues. The ending was so realistic and so beautiful that I was crying happy tears.

Although this is the 6th book in the series, it’s not necessary to read the other books first. You get visits from prior characters, but you don’t need their background to understand anything happening here.

Originally reviewed for Swept Away By Romance. Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
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Drift (Turbulence #2) by Lyn Gala (5 Stars)

Oct30

A continuation of an amazing romantic sci-fi series, this story had all of the elements I love reading about.

I would highly suggest reading Turbulence, the first book in the series, before DRIFT. Turbulence was an outstanding story, and the plot continues into DRIFT, but with different characters as the main focus. Fortunately, we do get to see Zeke and Jacqs again, which thrilled me to no end. There aren’t any spoilers in my review of the plot so it will be a bit vague.

Allie and Shank Lacroix have been involved for quite some time, but they’re about to take their relationship to the next level. Allie is a very strong person as evidenced by the mission she’s about to undertake. She likes to be a part of the action and help out where she can. The only little issue I had with the story was that it didn’t give me Shank’s point of view. It seemed like he had lived an extremely interesting life as part of a large pirate family, and his thoughts and background would have been fascinating. There was still enough information provided to make me fall in love with him and know that Allie would admit she was doing the same. Allie seemed to be in love with him from the beginning, but she was afraid of losing him due to everything going on in the universe. I really enjoyed the dynamics of these two together.

Allie’s interactions with Shank’s mom and his former girlfriend were fascinating. The detailed dialogue provided put me right in the room with them. The plot was filled with exciting action, including visits with the different government factions, stealing a ship, and struggling to figure out their future. The sex was steamy, and included bondage to the point of immobility. The science fiction aspect was interesting and easy to follow.

I loved this journey through space with several highly engaging characters.

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Originally reviewed for The Romance Reviews. Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
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