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teresab78's review against another edition
4.0
Good addition to the Collars and Cuffs series. I liked Scott more than I liked Ben though. Ben needed to get a clue. He didn't always seem to have Scott's best interest at heart and was more focused on money than the comfort and security Ben needed. However, I liked when they were together and I liked seeing the other couples as well.
aftgandreil's review against another edition
4.0
Probably my personal favorite out of the series so far. It contained everything I long for in books. Pining, angst, sweetness and an ending that left my heart soaring. I really loved Scott and Ben's story and I am excited to continue on with this series to read about some familiar and perhaps not so familiar faces. Great story, amazing characters. x
lolly460's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second time I have read this book because I wanted to read the whole series from start till finish. I couldn't really remember it and now I know why. There is really nothing special about this book. The start of the book could have been the beginning of a very different kind of story. A young boy sitting in an airport crying, a man approaches him and takes him to a BDSM club. I don’t know it just seemed a little bit funny to me. I kept thinking about the movie Taken the whole time :D
Now to the characters.
I didn't really like Scott. I thought he was whiney, very naive and very confusing. He kept changing his mind about wanting a dom or wanting Ben. I understand that he was very sheltered by his parents but sometimes I thought he was playing a little dumb (Or the writer made him sound dumb). Especially when Ben said British slang, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what the different things mean. Then there is Ben, the supposed new Dom. I don’t even know what to say about him. He was just frustrating to me and all over the place. This is just my opinion, I really loved the two other books. They are heartfelt with a lot of love. I just didn't feel the love with this one, it was just missing something, I don't know what.
Now to the characters.
I didn't really like Scott. I thought he was whiney, very naive and very confusing. He kept changing his mind about wanting a dom or wanting Ben. I understand that he was very sheltered by his parents but sometimes I thought he was playing a little dumb (Or the writer made him sound dumb). Especially when Ben said British slang, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what the different things mean. Then there is Ben, the supposed new Dom. I don’t even know what to say about him. He was just frustrating to me and all over the place. This is just my opinion, I really loved the two other books. They are heartfelt with a lot of love. I just didn't feel the love with this one, it was just missing something, I don't know what.
missysreadingcorner's review against another edition
5.0
As with the first two books in this series, I enjoyed how the new characters and previous characters were included without overcrowding the story. For most of the story, I was not a fan of Ben but I think it has to do more with the audio version as opposed to the storyline. Since the second book, the narrator has been using different English accents and it took some getting use to in Ben's case. Despite the accents, I grew to like Ben and his interaction with Scott. I enjoyed their backstories and how the ended up in their current predicament. I wish Thomas and Ben had explained to Scott their suspicions regarding Jeff and prostitution. I didn't understand why they didn't mention it initially. I also want to know how Scott's parents found him. I'm sure he's not the only American named Scott under the age of 20 in Manchester. I might have missed that part. Despite those two plot holes, I still enjoyed the story. I can't wait to start the next book.
nicola949's review against another edition
4.0
I was always going to like this story - I enjoyed the first two books in the series and I love the authors - and I wasn't disappointed. Was it perfect? No. Was it hugely enjoyable? Yes!
This is the story of Scott and Ben. Scott is very young and extremely naive and innocent, having lead a sheltered life in the US. He heads across the globe to Manchester, without money or clothes, to meet up with Jeff, a guy he met online. When Scott is stood up by Jeff, Ben just happens to be at the airport in Manchester and takes him under his wing.
At first I was worried about Scott's youth and whether he was being taken advantage of. Although eighteen he had been home-schooled and had no life-experience. He did not go out much, had not friends and didn't even watch television. But the story handled him very sensitively and the development of his relationship with Ben was a slow journey.
Ben is a barman at the Collars & Cuffs club and he is supporting his mother by paying for her to be in a home for the elderly. He has limited money which makes him reluctant to look after Scott. I liked the way this lead character was not the typical rich Dom but rather a 'real' everyday-type character. I must admit that Ben didn't seem very Dom-like at first but he really was a wonderful match for an innocent such as Scott. This is not heavy BDSM with only a few scenes including some exhibitionism.
I'm not a huge fan of the first person but I liked the alternating POVs. There were a few plot holes or events that were unexplained or unlikely but this really didn't bother me. I just enjoyed getting stuck into the story and waiting for Ben to wake up to himself - he was infuriating at times - the events at the 90% mark were surprising!
Highly recommended, particularly if you've read the earlier books in the series as the characters from these books feature in Someone To Keep Me.
I publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
This is the story of Scott and Ben. Scott is very young and extremely naive and innocent, having lead a sheltered life in the US. He heads across the globe to Manchester, without money or clothes, to meet up with Jeff, a guy he met online. When Scott is stood up by Jeff, Ben just happens to be at the airport in Manchester and takes him under his wing.
At first I was worried about Scott's youth and whether he was being taken advantage of. Although eighteen he had been home-schooled and had no life-experience. He did not go out much, had not friends and didn't even watch television. But the story handled him very sensitively and the development of his relationship with Ben was a slow journey.
Ben is a barman at the Collars & Cuffs club and he is supporting his mother by paying for her to be in a home for the elderly. He has limited money which makes him reluctant to look after Scott. I liked the way this lead character was not the typical rich Dom but rather a 'real' everyday-type character. I must admit that Ben didn't seem very Dom-like at first but he really was a wonderful match for an innocent such as Scott. This is not heavy BDSM with only a few scenes including some exhibitionism.
I'm not a huge fan of the first person but I liked the alternating POVs. There were a few plot holes or events that were unexplained or unlikely but this really didn't bother me. I just enjoyed getting stuck into the story and waiting for Ben to wake up to himself - he was infuriating at times - the events at the 90% mark were surprising!
Highly recommended, particularly if you've read the earlier books in the series as the characters from these books feature in Someone To Keep Me.
I publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
papercranestitches's review against another edition
1.0
*** 1.5 Stars ***
Confusing characters and ridiculous plot choices. This series isn't AMAZING, but it's certainly better than this book would lead a reader to believe.
Confusing characters and ridiculous plot choices. This series isn't AMAZING, but it's certainly better than this book would lead a reader to believe.
jamietherebelliousreader's review against another edition
2.0
2 stars. BDSM should not be this damn boring. Goodness. The writing isn't very good and the characters are very one dimensional and have zero personality. Everything was overly dramatic for no reason and all the side characters were just as dull as the main characters. Scott and Ben's relationship lacked chemistry and I didn't think Ben was a good Dom at all.
These authors just aren't for me.
These authors just aren't for me.
_isabel_'s review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
Three words: Not enough groveling.
Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy this! Especially in the beginning, and everything in the second half of the book before the Third Act Breakup™, but ugh, I felt like Ben didn't deserve Scott at all.
Scott was a sweetheart, a bit naïve, but I adored how cheeky and sweet and needy he was. And obviously, his friendship with Alex and Peter was everything. His unexpected friendship with Leo? PRICELESS.
Ben, I didn't like him much. He needlessly hurt Scott time and time again, by ignoring him and by changing his mind a dozen times, and I felt like he needed to grovel A LOT MORE before earning Scott's forgiveness.
On the other hand, their scenes together were HOT, and I'm still very, very curious to meet new characters and see them interact with the members of Collars&Cuffs. Up until now, I've loved every sub protagonist, whereas the Doms have all left me with lukewarm feelings (but weirdly, I now desperately love Leo too?), so hopefully this next books will deliver proper, swoon-worthy Doms.
Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy this! Especially in the beginning, and everything in the second half of the book before the Third Act Breakup™, but ugh, I felt like Ben didn't deserve Scott at all.
Scott was a sweetheart, a bit naïve, but I adored how cheeky and sweet and needy he was. And obviously, his friendship with Alex and Peter was everything. His unexpected friendship with Leo? PRICELESS.
Ben, I didn't like him much. He needlessly hurt Scott time and time again, by ignoring him and by changing his mind a dozen times, and I felt like he needed to grovel A LOT MORE before earning Scott's forgiveness.
On the other hand, their scenes together were HOT, and I'm still very, very curious to meet new characters and see them interact with the members of Collars&Cuffs. Up until now, I've loved every sub protagonist, whereas the Doms have all left me with lukewarm feelings (but weirdly, I now desperately love Leo too?), so hopefully this next books will deliver proper, swoon-worthy Doms.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Rape, and Trafficking