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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
so good!
I was really into the story.
I really love the way she makes them all fit so good together I think it's the most fitting 3 ways I ever read and I love it.
I love each character so much. The ways Ben and Archer help Jude work out his problems with addiction. They do so much in different ways it's really what he needs to be the better of himself. I love that you have Been the Dom, Archer the nurturing sweet daddy, and to top it all of Jude the bratty Sub.
It was funny, steamy with all the snark from the bratty Jude and I loved it so much.
You need to read this.
I was really into the story.
I really love the way she makes them all fit so good together I think it's the most fitting 3 ways I ever read and I love it.
I love each character so much. The ways Ben and Archer help Jude work out his problems with addiction. They do so much in different ways it's really what he needs to be the better of himself. I love that you have Been the Dom, Archer the nurturing sweet daddy, and to top it all of Jude the bratty Sub.
It was funny, steamy with all the snark from the bratty Jude and I loved it so much.
You need to read this.
I really didn't know what to expect with BEAT OF THEIR OWN DRUM but I should know by now that even if I'm unsure of the plot, I always love the characters that K.M. Neuhold created. In this case I loved Jude, Archer, and Bennett and I liked the plot so I didn't need to worry. Things start out a bit complicated between these three because Jude doesn't exactly see his worth and he's not interested in getting help while Archer and Bennett are exes who still love each other but struggle with sexual compatibility as two very dominant men who don't like to give in.
I wasn't sure how Neuhold was going to make things work for these three but she did and I loved how things evolved. I especially liked how open everything was between all three and that the consent and the kink exploration and acceptance was all communicated regularly. A Dominant/submissive relationship is completely new for Jude and that need to dominate is what originally tore Archer and Bennett apart. In the 16 years since Bennett has come into himself as a Dom and he finally understands what he needs. At the same time, he sees the good Archer does for Jude and he realizes that all three of them would be perfect together, providing Jude with both the hard and gentle care he needs. These three were super hot and sexy together and while it takes a little longer for Archer to join in the relationship I liked that Neuhold started building the emotional connection between Archer and Jude from the start.
There's a lot of emotion in this read because Jude struggles frequently with feeling like no one accepts or cares about him. He's also been carrying around a lot of guilt over his best friend and bandmate attempted suicide years before. While Jude is almost 10 years younger than both Archer and Bennett, he also feels emotionally younger because he's essentially lived like a spoiled and destructive child since the band first became famous. Jude goes through a lot of growth and he will continue to deal with it when/if the band goes back on tour.
Overall, another enjoyable read by Neuhold and I especially like that this series is happening concurrently as we see each band member find peace and recovery from their past baggage.
Content Warning: References to drug abuse, prostitution, depression, a side character who self-harms, attempted suicide, death of a parent
I wasn't sure how Neuhold was going to make things work for these three but she did and I loved how things evolved. I especially liked how open everything was between all three and that the consent and the kink exploration and acceptance was all communicated regularly. A Dominant/submissive relationship is completely new for Jude and that need to dominate is what originally tore Archer and Bennett apart. In the 16 years since Bennett has come into himself as a Dom and he finally understands what he needs. At the same time, he sees the good Archer does for Jude and he realizes that all three of them would be perfect together, providing Jude with both the hard and gentle care he needs. These three were super hot and sexy together and while it takes a little longer for Archer to join in the relationship I liked that Neuhold started building the emotional connection between Archer and Jude from the start.
There's a lot of emotion in this read because Jude struggles frequently with feeling like no one accepts or cares about him. He's also been carrying around a lot of guilt over his best friend and bandmate attempted suicide years before. While Jude is almost 10 years younger than both Archer and Bennett, he also feels emotionally younger because he's essentially lived like a spoiled and destructive child since the band first became famous. Jude goes through a lot of growth and he will continue to deal with it when/if the band goes back on tour.
Overall, another enjoyable read by Neuhold and I especially like that this series is happening concurrently as we see each band member find peace and recovery from their past baggage.
Content Warning: References to drug abuse, prostitution, depression, a side character who self-harms, attempted suicide, death of a parent
4 stars
Seriously shocked with how much I loved this it not only flowed so well but it made sense. Jude got exactly what he needed in a way he needed it. I loved the three together. Archie wasn’t my favorite but he fit well
Seriously shocked with how much I loved this it not only flowed so well but it made sense. Jude got exactly what he needed in a way he needed it. I loved the three together. Archie wasn’t my favorite but he fit well
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I couldn’t stop smiling
I loved it! BDSM and Daddy Kink? Yes please! This book made me ridiculously happy. I’m so glad that Jude got his crap sorted out and Archer got his Hea! I absolutely cannot wait to read Benji’s book and see what happens with the band!
I loved it! BDSM and Daddy Kink? Yes please! This book made me ridiculously happy. I’m so glad that Jude got his crap sorted out and Archer got his Hea! I absolutely cannot wait to read Benji’s book and see what happens with the band!
A kinky mmm romance with three wonderful and complex main characters, each one well-rounded and interesting. Together they were simply irresistible!
Bennet and Archer have a past together and still love each other despite having broken up years ago, so that could have put them on an uneven footing with Jude, but that doesn’t happen. The author makes sure that they are all equals in this relationship, every man bringing something unique to it and finding love and care with the other two in equal measure. There are several very moving moments in the story, and all three men have moments of weakness and vulnerability. It was great to see them learn to trust one another and give in to their growing feelings, or acknowledging feelings that were there all along.
The only thing that I would have liked to have seen developed a bit more fully is the emotional bond between Jude and Bennett. I’d have preferred them to get to know each other better before dropping the L-word, outside of their D/S connection, that is. I did really like the way the author incorporated the bdsm-aspect of Jude’s and Ben’s relationship into the story, as well as how she made Archer fit into it too. I think this is one of the best daddy kink stories I’ve read so far and I loved the way both Archer and Jude slowly discovered that part of themselves.
I found it a bit unrealistic that Jude shrugs off his drug addiction so easily. I’d have expected that part of him getting his act together would have been harder. It didn’t lessen my enjoyment of the story one bit, however.
The occasional flashbacks were a great way to explain certain things and really brought home what these characters have been through.
We get glimpses of what’s happening with the other band members during their “vacation”, which was great. Not enough to distract us from the MC’s of this book, but still plenty to be able to fully appreciate the importance of the connection between the band members and how their rise to fame impacted their lives. For better and worse.
I was struck by the significance of the book’s title and really liked the play on words. Jude is the heart, the linchpin in the relationship between the three men, and they definitely have to follow their own path in order to find happiness.
I absolutely loved this story and I can’t wait to find out what happens next in this series!
Bennet and Archer have a past together and still love each other despite having broken up years ago, so that could have put them on an uneven footing with Jude, but that doesn’t happen. The author makes sure that they are all equals in this relationship, every man bringing something unique to it and finding love and care with the other two in equal measure. There are several very moving moments in the story, and all three men have moments of weakness and vulnerability. It was great to see them learn to trust one another and give in to their growing feelings, or acknowledging feelings that were there all along.
The only thing that I would have liked to have seen developed a bit more fully is the emotional bond between Jude and Bennett. I’d have preferred them to get to know each other better before dropping the L-word, outside of their D/S connection, that is. I did really like the way the author incorporated the bdsm-aspect of Jude’s and Ben’s relationship into the story, as well as how she made Archer fit into it too. I think this is one of the best daddy kink stories I’ve read so far and I loved the way both Archer and Jude slowly discovered that part of themselves.
I found it a bit unrealistic that Jude shrugs off his drug addiction so easily. I’d have expected that part of him getting his act together would have been harder. It didn’t lessen my enjoyment of the story one bit, however.
The occasional flashbacks were a great way to explain certain things and really brought home what these characters have been through.
We get glimpses of what’s happening with the other band members during their “vacation”, which was great. Not enough to distract us from the MC’s of this book, but still plenty to be able to fully appreciate the importance of the connection between the band members and how their rise to fame impacted their lives. For better and worse.
I was struck by the significance of the book’s title and really liked the play on words. Jude is the heart, the linchpin in the relationship between the three men, and they definitely have to follow their own path in order to find happiness.
I absolutely loved this story and I can’t wait to find out what happens next in this series!
Not what I expected at all
It was even better! Holy hell, this sensitive guy carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. I felt so badly for him. Healing him actually helped two others in the process. Loved it!
It was even better! Holy hell, this sensitive guy carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. I felt so badly for him. Healing him actually helped two others in the process. Loved it!
I love this book!
This one snuck up on me, it was good, I was enjoying it, then all of a sudden IT WAS REALLY REALLY REALLY GOOD. A perfect read if you’re ready for just a little bit of D/S or Daddy kink. Flowing from scene to scene with a natural story and interesting characters I truly recommend this book!
This one snuck up on me, it was good, I was enjoying it, then all of a sudden IT WAS REALLY REALLY REALLY GOOD. A perfect read if you’re ready for just a little bit of D/S or Daddy kink. Flowing from scene to scene with a natural story and interesting characters I truly recommend this book!
I have been dying waiting for this book!!! The tiny hint of it in the previous book drove me crazy and I couldn't wait! Poor Jude and his tortured soul screamed he needed help and the fact that it takes two very strong men who are so drastically different! Just the dynamic that these three men have is scorching but in the quiet moments it warms the heart. Jude is spark but it takes Archer and Bennett to keep the fire going for these three. Watching them find and accept the balance needed to make them work is hard but so worth the wait and I just loved this from page one. The best MMM Kyleen has written IMO. I can't wait to see what else she has in store for the entire band but this is by far my favorite of this series so far.
Another fabulous entry in the Replay series from K.M. Neuhold. It takes skill to write any believable relationship but, for me anyway, there's an even greater risk in writing about multiples and making it feel like you're watching a real-life throuple or more.
In Beat of Their Own Drum K.M. nails it perfectly. I felt all the love and pent-up frustration that both Archer and Bennett had been dealing with since their split 16 years earlier, and how they were desperately trying to find their way back to reconnecting in a way which could take them forward.
Jude fit into that gap perfectly, he was exactly the bridge that was missing from their earlier relationship and the one that they didn't realise was the missing piece until Archer called in Bennett to try and get Jude off the rails.
This story once again happens concurrently with the other band members' stories so we see a slice of the relationship which has been alluded to in both Lincoln and Lando's books and I really love this way of doing things. It brings an added depth when you see, as a reader, the detailed part of what was only hinted at elsewhere.
The BDSM in this one is light, Jude needs the discipline Bennett gives him but he also needs Asher to be his Daddy, to show him he's loved and cared for. The three of them together make up one perfect relationship.
Now just Benji's romance is left and I have to say, the sneak peek we got in this one intrigued me to no end!
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
In Beat of Their Own Drum K.M. nails it perfectly. I felt all the love and pent-up frustration that both Archer and Bennett had been dealing with since their split 16 years earlier, and how they were desperately trying to find their way back to reconnecting in a way which could take them forward.
Jude fit into that gap perfectly, he was exactly the bridge that was missing from their earlier relationship and the one that they didn't realise was the missing piece until Archer called in Bennett to try and get Jude off the rails.
This story once again happens concurrently with the other band members' stories so we see a slice of the relationship which has been alluded to in both Lincoln and Lando's books and I really love this way of doing things. It brings an added depth when you see, as a reader, the detailed part of what was only hinted at elsewhere.
The BDSM in this one is light, Jude needs the discipline Bennett gives him but he also needs Asher to be his Daddy, to show him he's loved and cared for. The three of them together make up one perfect relationship.
Now just Benji's romance is left and I have to say, the sneak peek we got in this one intrigued me to no end!
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review