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dards96's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
xanthe87's review
4.0
Puppucino is a sweet, fairly low angst, light kink romance between puppy dad, Charlie, and dog trainer, Mason.
My heart went out to Charlie within the first few pages of the book with the absolute chaos that his dog, Athena, manages to create. At his breaking point he contacts Mason for help. Mason was going to turn down Charlie but once he meets the man, he can't get him off of his mind knowing he is perfectly submissive, beautifully attractive and just wants help to train his dog. The two definitely have chemistry but Charlie's recent ex has caused him a lot of internal struggle with trusting himself and others. Mason's determined to put in the work though, knowing the outcome will be worth it.
I love these two together, Mason really knows how to handle/talk to Charlie that gets him out of his own head, something he desperately needs. This is a new development for Mason though as he'd much rather be around dogs than people. The bulk of the book focuses on the MC's, and their adorable dogs, with occasional input from other characters, the main one being Gavin, Charlie's sleazy ex.
A great addition to the Bold Brew series, which we only encounter as a visitor this time, and I'm looking forward to more from other authors.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
My heart went out to Charlie within the first few pages of the book with the absolute chaos that his dog, Athena, manages to create. At his breaking point he contacts Mason for help. Mason was going to turn down Charlie but once he meets the man, he can't get him off of his mind knowing he is perfectly submissive, beautifully attractive and just wants help to train his dog. The two definitely have chemistry but Charlie's recent ex has caused him a lot of internal struggle with trusting himself and others. Mason's determined to put in the work though, knowing the outcome will be worth it.
I love these two together, Mason really knows how to handle/talk to Charlie that gets him out of his own head, something he desperately needs. This is a new development for Mason though as he'd much rather be around dogs than people. The bulk of the book focuses on the MC's, and their adorable dogs, with occasional input from other characters, the main one being Gavin, Charlie's sleazy ex.
A great addition to the Bold Brew series, which we only encounter as a visitor this time, and I'm looking forward to more from other authors.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
littlewishling's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Another cute romance. I didn’t super vibe with the characters but enjoyed the writing style.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
cleo_reads's review
3.0
I enjoyed this low angst bdsm mm romance (despite the title there is no puppy play, just mild bondage and spanking). A couple of things kept me from loving it. I loved the humor but I didn't like the romance as much as I wanted to.
Charlie is recovering from a bad breakup and is slowly realizing that he stayed with a manipulative, selfish (and maybe abusive) boyfriend/ dom longer than he should have. His first experience with kink was with his crappy ex and that destroyed his confidence - he’s not sure how to trust himself or a new dom. Mason is portrayed as the opposite - he's an experienced dom who immediately "gets" Charlie and is all about understanding and pleasing him.
But Mason’s also one of those annoying romance novels doms who just intuitively knows what his sub needs without all of that boring negotiation and communication. Sometimes I can suspend disbelief and enjoy the fantasy but not in this story. Mason cut too many corners for me to think he was the right dom for Charlie. And that was before he asked about not using condoms during instead of before a scene. Ugh.
Charlie is recovering from a bad breakup and is slowly realizing that he stayed with a manipulative, selfish (and maybe abusive) boyfriend/ dom longer than he should have. His first experience with kink was with his crappy ex and that destroyed his confidence - he’s not sure how to trust himself or a new dom. Mason is portrayed as the opposite - he's an experienced dom who immediately "gets" Charlie and is all about understanding and pleasing him.
But Mason’s also one of those annoying romance novels doms who just intuitively knows what his sub needs without all of that boring negotiation and communication. Sometimes I can suspend disbelief and enjoy the fantasy but not in this story. Mason cut too many corners for me to think he was the right dom for Charlie. And that was before he asked about not using condoms during instead of before a scene. Ugh.
gdiana's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ruthie_wk's review
1.0
1.5 stars
This went from “we’re not a good fit” to sex in the next meeting.
Gavin’s presence in the second last chapter was pointless since there was nothing done about it.
Oh and Mason is a shit business person. How tf are you complaining about a dog owner telling you some background story about their life since it involves the dog? And don’t let me start with Charlie being oblivious that his dog can open doors
This went from “we’re not a good fit” to sex in the next meeting.
Gavin’s presence in the second last chapter was pointless since there was nothing done about it.
Oh and Mason is a shit business person. How tf are you complaining about a dog owner telling you some background story about their life since it involves the dog? And don’t let me start with Charlie being oblivious that his dog can open doors
unwise_samwise's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5