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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
Oh hello rope bondage! I didn't know how I'd feel about this one but I enjoyed it because at the end of the day, this is a story of two people falling in love and I eat that shit up!!!
I felt so nervous for Clay early on trying to find someone to tie him up. Even with a safe word... sir that did not feel very safe.
I liked the eventual balance of Max needing Clay and Clay needing Max but for much of the book, I felt like Max kinda was... taking advantage of Clay a bit? Not to spoil anything but Clay did a LOT for Max out of the kindness of his heart.
BUT by the end it all worked out and I enjoyed every second of this one.
I felt so nervous for Clay early on trying to find someone to tie him up. Even with a safe word... sir that did not feel very safe.
I liked the eventual balance of Max needing Clay and Clay needing Max but for much of the book, I felt like Max kinda was... taking advantage of Clay a bit? Not to spoil anything but Clay did a LOT for Max out of the kindness of his heart.
BUT by the end it all worked out and I enjoyed every second of this one.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Unraveled
**Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.**
Unravaled is book 5 in K.M. Neuhold’s Heathens Ink series. Regardless of whether this book can be read as a standalone or not, this series is fantastic and you really need to read every book. Personally, I think you’ll get more pleasure if you read the books in the appropriate order.
Clay was introduced in book 4 as Beck’s best friend and business partner. It took me a few minutes to figure out who Clay was since he’s not part of the Heathen Ink's crew. Clay is who he is and makes no apologies for it. He has his kinks but struggles to find someone to indulge in those kinks. He’s settled into his life and afraid to step outside of his comfort zone and make changes. Clay is in love with his straight roommate Max and they have a very couply, non-couply relationship. Max works with his father and brothers, and they are very stereotypical mechanics. Max has a great relationship with his daughter, and thanks to Beck, he and Clay get to spend quality time with her. Max notices Clay and enjoys being with him, and everything changes when he discovers a picture of Clay.
As with this whole series, I like the characters in it. I thought Clay, Max and Max’s daughter were great additions to this series. I enjoyed the added Shibari in this story, which is not something I’ve read in MM books before. I have read a series involving Shibari before from a mainstream male/female author so I knew what to expect. I don’t enjoy reading BDSM but I thought this was the perfect level for me. My only concern with reading this book was I felt that Shibari wasn’t something you could just jump into. All I kept thinking while reading was, here’s this newbie picking up ropes, does he know to pay attention to tightness and if there’s numbness? And, it doesn’t seem like a newbie can just jump into patterns and doing it the right way without causing damage. So, for me, I’d like it to be more realistic than a beginner being an expert immediately.
Something I’ve really started noticing is how authors handle the dialogue regarding female and female anatomy and this author handled it perfectly. The characters mentioned not being into women, and the author didn’t make it about women and their anatomy being gross. So, thank you to the author!!
If you haven’t read the books in this series, I highly recommend it! I’ve loved every book and character introduced, though, I’m sorry to Clay and Max, I love you, but Beck is still my favorite character! This is a great series that covers a lot of emotional topics but keeps from drowning you in depression.
Rating: 4.5 stars
**Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.**
Unravaled is book 5 in K.M. Neuhold’s Heathens Ink series. Regardless of whether this book can be read as a standalone or not, this series is fantastic and you really need to read every book. Personally, I think you’ll get more pleasure if you read the books in the appropriate order.
Clay was introduced in book 4 as Beck’s best friend and business partner. It took me a few minutes to figure out who Clay was since he’s not part of the Heathen Ink's crew. Clay is who he is and makes no apologies for it. He has his kinks but struggles to find someone to indulge in those kinks. He’s settled into his life and afraid to step outside of his comfort zone and make changes. Clay is in love with his straight roommate Max and they have a very couply, non-couply relationship. Max works with his father and brothers, and they are very stereotypical mechanics. Max has a great relationship with his daughter, and thanks to Beck, he and Clay get to spend quality time with her. Max notices Clay and enjoys being with him, and everything changes when he discovers a picture of Clay.
As with this whole series, I like the characters in it. I thought Clay, Max and Max’s daughter were great additions to this series. I enjoyed the added Shibari in this story, which is not something I’ve read in MM books before. I have read a series involving Shibari before from a mainstream male/female author so I knew what to expect. I don’t enjoy reading BDSM but I thought this was the perfect level for me. My only concern with reading this book was I felt that Shibari wasn’t something you could just jump into. All I kept thinking while reading was, here’s this newbie picking up ropes, does he know to pay attention to tightness and if there’s numbness? And, it doesn’t seem like a newbie can just jump into patterns and doing it the right way without causing damage. So, for me, I’d like it to be more realistic than a beginner being an expert immediately.
Something I’ve really started noticing is how authors handle the dialogue regarding female and female anatomy and this author handled it perfectly. The characters mentioned not being into women, and the author didn’t make it about women and their anatomy being gross. So, thank you to the author!!
If you haven’t read the books in this series, I highly recommend it! I’ve loved every book and character introduced, though, I’m sorry to Clay and Max, I love you, but Beck is still my favorite character! This is a great series that covers a lot of emotional topics but keeps from drowning you in depression.
Rating: 4.5 stars
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read this a month ago. I've forgotten it pretty much completely.
I loved this! And I love Max! I never would have guessed how romantic and amazing he was from the few glimpses we got of him before. Now I’m gonna go back to Heathen’s Ink and read Liam’s story.
⭐️3.5 rounded up for this BFFL to lovers single dad story
that has plenty of humor / banter between MCs that we al love when it comes to that trope.
Something soft bounces off the back of my head, pulling me from my thoughts. I glance down to see what hit me, and I frown in confusion. I must be more tired than I thought because I can’t for the life of me figure out what a random sock is doing lying at my feet.
“What the hell?” I mutter, trying to suppress a yawn.
“I figured you must be a house elf on crack, so I was trying to set you free.”
And that’s the quote I decided to leave you with until I get back to really get a review in
that has plenty of humor / banter between MCs that we al love when it comes to that trope.
Something soft bounces off the back of my head, pulling me from my thoughts. I glance down to see what hit me, and I frown in confusion. I must be more tired than I thought because I can’t for the life of me figure out what a random sock is doing lying at my feet.
“What the hell?” I mutter, trying to suppress a yawn.
“I figured you must be a house elf on crack, so I was trying to set you free.”
And that’s the quote I decided to leave you with until I get back to really get a review in
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Clay and Max... shibari and bi-awakening. Cute and sweet. Friends to lovers.
All tied up
I love this series with the different couples and the different ways they love, Clay and Max are so sweet together that you can definitely see them being together. I love how easy it is for Max as he steps into the role of being what Clay needs. Can't wait to read what comes next.
I love this series with the different couples and the different ways they love, Clay and Max are so sweet together that you can definitely see them being together. I love how easy it is for Max as he steps into the role of being what Clay needs. Can't wait to read what comes next.
Could you not be bothered to write a few more words for the finish? I was just crying when there was the reunion, a quick sex scene and the question of whether to get married .... and then whoosh - the end. Not funny, never heard of letting people down gently?