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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
Uh, yeah. So, as expected, I adore Preacher. This book hit me in my feels over and over again. Memphis deserved so much better than he got for so long. Love love love this series. You know.. and all the other series, too. So sad that the next one is the last (but also excited because Javier).
re-read: yeah, see. somehow I love this series even more than Elite.. even though those books are necessary to get the full force of these.
re-read: yeah, see. somehow I love this series even more than Elite.. even though those books are necessary to get the full force of these.
I received an ARC from GRR and this is my honest review.
Loved this more than book 1!
Why read this book...
_Memphis: Damaged cute twinky MC starved for touch and love. #IWannaBeDirty
_Preacher: big bad ex-con who goes all gooey and sweet for Memphis. #MeltForYou
_Close proximity trope: the men go on the run from some uber bad guys and grow closer and closer as the time passes. #ComeCloser
_Romance, cute moments and #AllTheFeels
_Steam-o-meter: High Steam! #F&ckYeah
_Angst-o-meter: low-ish angst (none between the MCs) #HappyWithYou
_HEA: Starts with some filthy hot sex and ends with Sappy sweetness #AllAcrossTheScale
Loved this more than book 1!
Why read this book...
_Memphis: Damaged cute twinky MC starved for touch and love. #IWannaBeDirty
_Preacher: big bad ex-con who goes all gooey and sweet for Memphis. #MeltForYou
_Close proximity trope: the men go on the run from some uber bad guys and grow closer and closer as the time passes. #ComeCloser
_Romance, cute moments and #AllTheFeels
_Steam-o-meter: High Steam! #F&ckYeah
_Angst-o-meter: low-ish angst (none between the MCs) #HappyWithYou
_HEA: Starts with some filthy hot sex and ends with Sappy sweetness #AllAcrossTheScale
I like a good sort of vigilante for good bad guy type. I enjoyed this.
When I saw Preacher mentioned in the last book as someone who didn’t talk unless they felt like they had to I was expecting a more stoic type of character and I didn’t feel like he was that at all. Maybe I wouldn’t have been expecting that if I had read the first book first instead of starting at the third book.
Anyways
This one for spicy REAL FAST, I wasn’t really expecting it so I was kinda caught off guard but I kept reading. It was okay, I prefer the 3rd in the series even tho I like these characters too. This one felt like it was mainly smut and the rest was kinda just floating around until it kinda picked up towards the end.
Anyways
This one for spicy REAL FAST, I wasn’t really expecting it so I was kinda caught off guard but I kept reading. It was okay, I prefer the 3rd in the series even tho I like these characters too. This one felt like it was mainly smut and the rest was kinda just floating around until it kinda picked up towards the end.
5 “You’re one of the strongest people I know” stars
I adore Onley James and I love most of her books and I have been waiting for this book for what feels like ages. I was so excited to read it. I was so excited for it that I made sure to read most of it yesterday, since it was my birthday. And lets just say it was a perfect birthday gift and that it did not dissapoint me at all. This book was everything I wished it would be and more.
Also, I loved Preacher since we met him in book one of this series. I was really excited to read his story.
Brief summary: Preacher is 42 years old and just got out of prison after 21 years (he was there for murder). Memphis is 26 years old. His father and older brother were really abusive towards him and he ran away from home 10 years ago, after he was set on fire, in his own house. Memphis left behind his younger brother, Knox. Which brings us to Memphis and Preacher meeting because Knox, who is now 12, needs to be rescued from his family. Preacher wants to do everything he can to keep them safe and Memphis and him fall in love.
“I don’t give a fuck about odds or statistics. I don’t care if it’s only been a month. My life’s been on hold for over twenty years, and then I met you and you’re…perfect. I’m not about to give this up just because a bunch of science geeks crunched some numbers and decided there’s no such thing as love at first sight.”
First, I absolutely adored the two main characters. I’m a massive fan of wounded main characters that experienced a lot of trauma so I adored Memphis. He experienced a lot of trauma but he was still so damn strong. He was such a strong man. I also love how memphis wanted attention, how he was starved for it. He also was touch starved and I loved the descriptions of him just wanting some affection and how good he felt when he got it, it was just so well done. I loved how Memphis started to get out of his shell more as he got more comfortable with Preacher, it was so lovely to see. I also loved how Preacher also had flaws, I really love a good flawed character way more than someone who seems perfect. These two were a really good match and they fit so well together. I loved them together so much, they were the perfect fit for the other. Preacher was really good to Memphis. He was always there for him and was ready to do everything to make sure that Memphis is safe and happy. I loved how he never cared about the burn scars on Memphis’ back, how it never changed what he thinks of Memphis, and how he did everything he could so they would stop bothering Memphis. I also loved how Preacher tried to get Memphis to stop worrying about the little things. I loved how Preacher wants memphis to get over his fears and how he helps him with it. Preacher is just a really good and supportive man and I adored him for it.
Second, I absolutely adored how Memphis’ trauama was described. I like how he still lived with it and it didn’t just suddently go away because he escaped the situation that was bad for him or because he fell in love. I loved how his trauma was constent and always present, that felt really realistic. I liked how he always seemed scared that something would happen to him, that also was very realistic. I also really enjoyed the descriptions of Knox’s trauma, that was also perfectly handled.
Third, I quite enjoyed the side suspense plot. I liked that actually fit in the story and that it never seemed out of place. I also liked that it was easy to follow along and to understand it. I really enjoyed the darker vibes of those scenes mixed in with the more tender scenes with Preacher and Memphis, it was a really nice balance.
Fourth, I also loved the dogs. Preacher has two attack dogs and they were a big part of the story and I loved them so much. They were really good with Memphis and Knox and really protective of them, it was so sweet.
Fifth, Preacher and Memphis were so good at communicating. They told each other everything, they never kept a secret from the other. I loved that, so much. Also, special mention to the fact that there was no break up at 80%. When a conflict happened, they talked about it and found a solution together. I loved that very much.
Sixth, damn this book was hot. I loved how Preacher gave orders to Memphis, it was really hot. All of the sex scenes were so nicely described and they were really fun to read. I also loved all of the cum play, that was really damn hot.
Seventh, one of my biggest problems with most Onley James books is that I never feel like the ending is satisfying enough and I always want a better and longer resolution. But the resolution here was perfect. It fit the story perfectly. I felt like the story ended at the perfect point and the epilogue was really satisfying too.
Also I loved catching up with a lot the previous caracters, I love this group of characters so much and I missed them.
I loved this book so much and it was everything I wanted it to be, it more than exceeded my expectations.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange of my honest opinion
I adore Onley James and I love most of her books and I have been waiting for this book for what feels like ages. I was so excited to read it. I was so excited for it that I made sure to read most of it yesterday, since it was my birthday. And lets just say it was a perfect birthday gift and that it did not dissapoint me at all. This book was everything I wished it would be and more.
Also, I loved Preacher since we met him in book one of this series. I was really excited to read his story.
Brief summary: Preacher is 42 years old and just got out of prison after 21 years (he was there for murder). Memphis is 26 years old. His father and older brother were really abusive towards him and he ran away from home 10 years ago, after he was set on fire, in his own house. Memphis left behind his younger brother, Knox. Which brings us to Memphis and Preacher meeting because Knox, who is now 12, needs to be rescued from his family. Preacher wants to do everything he can to keep them safe and Memphis and him fall in love.
“I don’t give a fuck about odds or statistics. I don’t care if it’s only been a month. My life’s been on hold for over twenty years, and then I met you and you’re…perfect. I’m not about to give this up just because a bunch of science geeks crunched some numbers and decided there’s no such thing as love at first sight.”
First, I absolutely adored the two main characters. I’m a massive fan of wounded main characters that experienced a lot of trauma so I adored Memphis. He experienced a lot of trauma but he was still so damn strong. He was such a strong man. I also love how memphis wanted attention, how he was starved for it. He also was touch starved and I loved the descriptions of him just wanting some affection and how good he felt when he got it, it was just so well done. I loved how Memphis started to get out of his shell more as he got more comfortable with Preacher, it was so lovely to see. I also loved how Preacher also had flaws, I really love a good flawed character way more than someone who seems perfect. These two were a really good match and they fit so well together. I loved them together so much, they were the perfect fit for the other. Preacher was really good to Memphis. He was always there for him and was ready to do everything to make sure that Memphis is safe and happy. I loved how he never cared about the burn scars on Memphis’ back, how it never changed what he thinks of Memphis, and how he did everything he could so they would stop bothering Memphis. I also loved how Preacher tried to get Memphis to stop worrying about the little things. I loved how Preacher wants memphis to get over his fears and how he helps him with it. Preacher is just a really good and supportive man and I adored him for it.
Second, I absolutely adored how Memphis’ trauama was described. I like how he still lived with it and it didn’t just suddently go away because he escaped the situation that was bad for him or because he fell in love. I loved how his trauma was constent and always present, that felt really realistic. I liked how he always seemed scared that something would happen to him, that also was very realistic. I also really enjoyed the descriptions of Knox’s trauma, that was also perfectly handled.
Third, I quite enjoyed the side suspense plot. I liked that actually fit in the story and that it never seemed out of place. I also liked that it was easy to follow along and to understand it. I really enjoyed the darker vibes of those scenes mixed in with the more tender scenes with Preacher and Memphis, it was a really nice balance.
Fourth, I also loved the dogs. Preacher has two attack dogs and they were a big part of the story and I loved them so much. They were really good with Memphis and Knox and really protective of them, it was so sweet.
Fifth, Preacher and Memphis were so good at communicating. They told each other everything, they never kept a secret from the other. I loved that, so much. Also, special mention to the fact that there was no break up at 80%. When a conflict happened, they talked about it and found a solution together. I loved that very much.
Sixth, damn this book was hot. I loved how Preacher gave orders to Memphis, it was really hot. All of the sex scenes were so nicely described and they were really fun to read. I also loved all of the cum play, that was really damn hot.
Seventh, one of my biggest problems with most Onley James books is that I never feel like the ending is satisfying enough and I always want a better and longer resolution. But the resolution here was perfect. It fit the story perfectly. I felt like the story ended at the perfect point and the epilogue was really satisfying too.
Also I loved catching up with a lot the previous caracters, I love this group of characters so much and I missed them.
I loved this book so much and it was everything I wanted it to be, it more than exceeded my expectations.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange of my honest opinion
I don’t have a ton to say about this series.
I adore Onley James and her MM romances - I like the relationships she crafts maybe because I’m obsessed with the trope of “big tough man protects the one he loves”.
I really liked Preacher, the wise and zen-ish man we met in book one of the series, who spent 20 years in prison for murder. I liked his instant chemistry and protective instincts towards Memphis and his younger brother Knox. I liked his dogs!
If you’re into MM romances with a dreamy protective hero, I would suggest to start with Onley’s Necessary Evils series, then move to Elite Protective Services. It’s out of order (the order is Elite > Time Served > Necessary Evils) but that’s just my fav series order.
CW: SEVERE past abuse, PTSD, hospitalization, dog fighting, abuse, attempted murder
I adore Onley James and her MM romances - I like the relationships she crafts maybe because I’m obsessed with the trope of “big tough man protects the one he loves”.
I really liked Preacher, the wise and zen-ish man we met in book one of the series, who spent 20 years in prison for murder. I liked his instant chemistry and protective instincts towards Memphis and his younger brother Knox. I liked his dogs!
If you’re into MM romances with a dreamy protective hero, I would suggest to start with Onley’s Necessary Evils series, then move to Elite Protective Services. It’s out of order (the order is Elite > Time Served > Necessary Evils) but that’s just my fav series order.
CW: SEVERE past abuse, PTSD, hospitalization, dog fighting, abuse, attempted murder
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was looking forward to reading about Preacher, but I was so bored.
Preacher is helping Cy with rescuing abused animals and he finds a boy chained to the wall during one of the rescues. He stays with Knox (the boy) at the hospital, which is how he meets Memphis. They have an instant connection, so I didn’t see much relationship development.
This book was supposed to be about Preacher helping Memphis with his dangerous father, but I would say that that was in the background, and it was mostly just them having sex. I was bored. Then at the end something happens which means that the problem was solved.
I didn’t care about either of the main characters - I thought that they were equally boring. While there were characters mentioned from other series by this author, they appeared and disappeared just as quickly. For an understandable reason, Knox wasn’t a big part of this book, but I wanted to see more scenes at the end showing the three of them learning to live with each other.
This series isn’t making me excited about other books by this author because they are all very similar, but I might try one of the newer books. I do want to complete this series and Javier’s wedding gift makes me more interested in his book.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Dangerous Breed
Memphis and Preacher
Another great story in this series. I did find the names chosen for Memphis' family a bit humorous. It caught me off guard for name theme, but I'm sure some family out there has done it as well. My 2 girls and I all have "A" names. Anyways... It was great that Preacher got his own hea and to see him do so well. There was some good humor as always. Check it out.
Memphis and Preacher
Another great story in this series. I did find the names chosen for Memphis' family a bit humorous. It caught me off guard for name theme, but I'm sure some family out there has done it as well. My 2 girls and I all have "A" names. Anyways... It was great that Preacher got his own hea and to see him do so well. There was some good humor as always. Check it out.
spice and puppies and love
I loved this book so much. We had growth, friendship, my favorite dog breeds and the spice was top tier.
I loved this book so much. We had growth, friendship, my favorite dog breeds and the spice was top tier.