Scan barcode
A review by kindlemmromancereader
Bad Dogs by Riley Nash
4.0
***ARC Review***
This is my honest review for the ARC I received.
“Bad Dogs” is the first book is Riley Nash’s new Dirty Strays series. (Jackson’s brother Scout from “Show Me Wonders” got his own book)! Roman starts the story off. This 20 year old is a captivating person. His current home situation is terrible, but the first twelve years he had with his grandparents gave him values and skills that make up his beautiful core.
This book is hard to read at times. Roman is such a sweet soul, it’s hard to hear about some of the things that he has to go through at the hands of his brother, Travis. Roman is mute. He can use his voice sometimes, but it takes effort. Roman is dealing with the loss of his grandparents’ love and protection and the security he felt in their home. He’s spent the last eight years with his abusive brother. Roman is full of rage and has little hope that his situation will get better. It’s hard not to want to hug the guy. Travis is a piece of work that deserves all the bad things.
Scout is a scrappy 21 year old that is starting out as a Dom. He has had such a raw deal in life, it’s a wonder that he’s doing ok (for the most part). Scout comes across Roman and sees something in him that he doesn’t think others do - Roman’s need to submit. Scout’s big goal is to get his D/s channel up and running and to get his friends Beck and Dallas out of the trailer park they all live in.
Scout falls for Roman harder than he intends. It’s interesting seeing him try to deal with Roman in times when he’s not sure how to handle things. I think that Scout brings comfort and care to Roman. I also think he’s not totally equipped to help him handle everything he is experiencing. The protection only goes so far. Things with Travis wrap up suddenly. That said, Roman and Scout are a very compelling couple. They see one another and accept each other as they are. I was happy to see them reach an HEA. This book, as in all of Nash’s other works, is beautifully written and so very moving. There’s a big nod to found family in this story. Nash is such a fantastic writer, it’s hard not to love everything he publishes. I’m looking forward to Beck’s and Dallas’ books in future.
This is my honest review for the ARC I received.
“Bad Dogs” is the first book is Riley Nash’s new Dirty Strays series. (Jackson’s brother Scout from “Show Me Wonders” got his own book)! Roman starts the story off. This 20 year old is a captivating person. His current home situation is terrible, but the first twelve years he had with his grandparents gave him values and skills that make up his beautiful core.
This book is hard to read at times. Roman is such a sweet soul, it’s hard to hear about some of the things that he has to go through at the hands of his brother, Travis. Roman is mute. He can use his voice sometimes, but it takes effort. Roman is dealing with the loss of his grandparents’ love and protection and the security he felt in their home. He’s spent the last eight years with his abusive brother. Roman is full of rage and has little hope that his situation will get better. It’s hard not to want to hug the guy. Travis is a piece of work that deserves all the bad things.
Scout is a scrappy 21 year old that is starting out as a Dom. He has had such a raw deal in life, it’s a wonder that he’s doing ok (for the most part). Scout comes across Roman and sees something in him that he doesn’t think others do - Roman’s need to submit. Scout’s big goal is to get his D/s channel up and running and to get his friends Beck and Dallas out of the trailer park they all live in.
Scout falls for Roman harder than he intends. It’s interesting seeing him try to deal with Roman in times when he’s not sure how to handle things. I think that Scout brings comfort and care to Roman. I also think he’s not totally equipped to help him handle everything he is experiencing. The protection only goes so far. Things with Travis wrap up suddenly. That said, Roman and Scout are a very compelling couple. They see one another and accept each other as they are. I was happy to see them reach an HEA. This book, as in all of Nash’s other works, is beautifully written and so very moving. There’s a big nod to found family in this story. Nash is such a fantastic writer, it’s hard not to love everything he publishes. I’m looking forward to Beck’s and Dallas’ books in future.