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Soothsayer by Cari Z. (5 Stars)

Feb25

One soothsayer’s journey to save the love of his life.

Cillian Kelly wants to live a simple life, but it seems that he’s always finding himself in trouble. Cillian is kidnapped by a cruel thug and his team, and he is only able to escape after he seduces one of the guards, Sören. Unfortunately, Sören appears to lose his life in the process. When Cillian discovers that Sören is still alive and in trouble, he knows he must do everything in his power to rescue him. But Sören is no longer just Sören, and instead his body is being shared with an alien spirit. Working with the alien to truly save Sören was going to be a huge test of Cillian’s patience.

Learning the full backstory of Cillian was like putting together a puzzle. The edges came together quickly, but the deeper you get to the center, the more fascinating and satisfying the story became. The relationship between Cillian and Sören isn’t really shown on page, but instead is reflected in the actions of Cillian who is clearly ready to die to save Sören.

The best part of this story is Cillian’s character. Cillian’s voice was fascinating and light-hearted. Cillian’s ability to see somebody’s fate by looking in their eyes created many interesting points in the story. Although there were some dark spots, listening to Cillian tell them kept the violence to a minimum. Other key characters, including Marisol, his adopted Mom, and a reporter, Andre, kept the story flowing.

Like so many of this author’s other books, this story isn’t a strong romance, but it has rich characters and an interesting plot. What drives Cillian, in every action, is his overpowering love for Sören, which was romantic enough for me. I always enjoy the new worlds she builds, and I always look forward to her next story in either a series or a stand-alone.

Strong, deep love can conquer fate.

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Originally reviewed for The Romance Reviews. Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
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Boyfriend Material (Ethan and Wyatt #2) by K.A. Mitchell (4 Stars)

Sep30

Wyatt and Ethan are still at the fragile stages of their relationship where doubt and secrets can wreak havoc.

This story picks up shortly after the first one, and they definitely need to be read in order. In the last story, I enjoyed Ethan’s cheerful voice. In this story, we hear from Wyatt, and it’s a much more somber feeling. I adored Wyatt and wanted him and Ethan to work out. They are both good guys and seem to care for each other. They enjoy each other’s company and fill a need that each of them have. Ethan seems to enjoy taking care of people. Although Wyatt is more than capable of taking care of almost all of himself, he can certainly use some tender loving care for his heart. Wyatt also enjoys the happiness that Ethan seems to carry with him all of the time.

Although they’ve only been dating a few weeks, Ethan wants to take Wyatt home to meet his parents for the holidays. However, Wyatt has also been invited to spend time with his uncle, the same person that is helping him out with college. Separate vacations make them realize how much they really care for each other. Unfortunately, with Wyatt’s past coming back to haunt him, they are forced to keep working through trouble spots in their relationship. The only thing that keeps getting better is the time they spend in each other’s arms. A significant amount of time is spent with the two of them exploring each other’s bodies.

It was hard to see these two struggle with their relationship because of outside influences. Even though Wyatt had a rough life, he has certainly tried hard to make the most of his future. I just wanted to reach through the pages and give him a hug. Ethan tries so hard to convince Wyatt that his past shouldn’t interfere with his future.

Ethan and Wyatt continue to explore their love for each other while we wait for the third story in this enjoyable romance.

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Originally reviewed for The Romance Reviews. Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
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Override (The Underground Club #1) by SJD Peterson (4 Stars)

Sep15

Will insecurities keep Donavan from finding true love and exploring his submissive side?

Donavan Gregory is tall, built, and struggling to find somebody who can understand his need to submit. Seth Manning is smart, confident, and looking for somebody willing to submit to him in the bedroom. The attraction between these two was instant, but building a lasting relationship will take a bit longer.

Donavan is self-conscious about his lack of money and a college degree. He’s concerned that Seth’s physical attraction to him will eventually wear off. He’s also never been in a relationship before, and he’s worried about how quickly he’s falling for Seth. However, Seth is a smart doctor, and he realizes how amazing Donavan is and has no intention of letting him go. Although Seth comes from money, he worked very hard to become a doctor. He appreciates that Donavan works hard regardless of the type of work Donavan does. He just has to convince Donavan of this fact.

Donavan’s insecurity added a little bit of anxiety to the relationship, but it never created any serious drama. The majority of the time, we were treated to some erotic fun at the club and in Seth’s home and playroom. The submission was limited to their sexual interactions, and included bondage, spanking, and flogging. It was sweet to watch these two enjoy each other’s company on dates and with family and friends. Donavan’s friend, Cain, played a fun role in the story, and I hope we get a chance to see him find happiness.

A sweet story about two people finding a connection without regard to physical attributes or financial status.

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Originally reviewed for The Romance Reviews. Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
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Getting Him Back (Ethan and Wyatt #1) by K.A. Mitchell (4 Stars)

Sep15

He didn’t catch the dream he was chasing, but he caught someone better.

Ethan has been living a charmed life, until he makes a surprise early visit to see his boyfriend, Blake. Ethan followed Blake by attending the same college only to find that their relationship has ended. In the hopes of figuring out how to get him back, Ethan befriends Blake’s roommate, Wyatt. The only problem is that Wyatt has developed a crush on Ethan.

Wyatt Reese has Waardenburg Syndrome which has caused him to have some hearing loss and two different colored eyes. He had just enough differences from the other kids when growing up to make him feel like an outsider. This also caused him to start hanging out with the wrong crowd which lead to him getting in serious trouble. He’s trying to take advantage of this second chance by putting his past behind him and working hard in school. Unfortunately, a lifetime of being treated like an outcast has caused him to suffer from low self-esteem. Ethan has to work hard to convince Wyatt that he’s not just a rebound boyfriend, but instead somebody he truly cares about.

Ethan and Wyatt make a cute couple. With their opposite backgrounds but similar interests, they seem to really enjoy each other’s company. As they work through their new potential relationship, there are several ups and downs. One constant positive is that they certainly enjoy each other’s bodies. A good portion of the story is spent with the two of them exploring kissing, sex, and everything in between. Ethan’s new friends also provided for interesting entertainment. This first story in the series is told completely from Ethan’s point of view. Ethan has a great outlook on life and was a lot of fun to listen to.

Young love has its ups and downs, but Ethan and Wyatt are working hard to win each other’s hearts.

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

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