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Temptation by Kiki Clark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Paid to Kneel: All New Second Edition by Romilly King
0.25
This version of "Paid to Kneel" is a reworked text, which continues to follow the exact outline of "If you hurt me, that's okay, baby" by blue_jack on Archive of Our Own.
https://t.co/f8jyC5YwQW
Romilly steals other author's stories from free fanfiction sites, tweaks them slightly, then sells them to an unwary public.
This book is just ONE example of their thievery. Amazon has pulled it once for this already in the past, hence the "All new second edition."
More info can be found with a simple search for this "author's" name on Twitter. User KokomRoily has a lovely comparison thread with breakdowns here:
https://twitter.com/KokomRoily/status/1549986102848749568?t=gS9wE5PXN2Ri45-Nk5EPUw&s=19
Shameful.
Write your own stories, Romilly. Stop being a thief.
#Plagiarism #IntellectualPropertyTheft #CopyrightInfingement
https://t.co/f8jyC5YwQW
Romilly steals other author's stories from free fanfiction sites, tweaks them slightly, then sells them to an unwary public.
This book is just ONE example of their thievery. Amazon has pulled it once for this already in the past, hence the "All new second edition."
More info can be found with a simple search for this "author's" name on Twitter. User KokomRoily has a lovely comparison thread with breakdowns here:
https://twitter.com/KokomRoily/status/1549986102848749568?t=gS9wE5PXN2Ri45-Nk5EPUw&s=19
Shameful.
Write your own stories, Romilly. Stop being a thief.
#Plagiarism #IntellectualPropertyTheft #CopyrightInfingement
Four or Dead by G O A
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
The typos were atrocious, the characters flat, and the plot was weak.
Reckless by Kiki Clark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A sweet with heat story of two men finding their forever family together.
Tank and CJ are such wonderful characters that you can't help but feel for them, both their joys and sorrows.
As a Michigander myself, I have a special place in my heart for stories set here, even in fictional towns. This series looks to be no exception.
I'm looking forward to Six finding his boy in the next book too. 🥰
Tank and CJ are such wonderful characters that you can't help but feel for them, both their joys and sorrows.
As a Michigander myself, I have a special place in my heart for stories set here, even in fictional towns. This series looks to be no exception.
I'm looking forward to Six finding his boy in the next book too. 🥰
The Lovely Dark: A Monster Romance Anthology by Zoey Draven, Juliette Cross, Emma Hamm
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Undines, Fae, and mysterious Aliens. 3 authors, 3 worlds, 3 stories, 1 wonderful book.
To be honest, I bought this book because of the story by Juliette Cross, who is a personal fave, but I discovered a couple of new-to-me authors that I'm going to enjoy exploring more.
What a lovely bonus.
Each story appears to be a stand alone, but they made me want to dive further into their respective worlds again.
They hurt so good and have just the right amount of steam.
I'd consider this anthology to be more shadowy than dark. It has some edgy themes, but nothing really disturbing.
YMMV, of course.
To be honest, I bought this book because of the story by Juliette Cross, who is a personal fave, but I discovered a couple of new-to-me authors that I'm going to enjoy exploring more.
What a lovely bonus.
Each story appears to be a stand alone, but they made me want to dive further into their respective worlds again.
They hurt so good and have just the right amount of steam.
I'd consider this anthology to be more shadowy than dark. It has some edgy themes, but nothing really disturbing.
YMMV, of course.
Return the Rose by Joachim Heijndermans
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
WOW!
Wicked good monster erotica. This brings all the zest. 🥵
Simply wonderful Monsterfucking, as well as some delightful surprise sapphic encounters.
It's not a fairytale retelling, more like a smoking hot sequel and I AM HERE FOR IT!
Looking forward to reading more of this Beautiful Beasts series.
Wicked good monster erotica. This brings all the zest. 🥵
Simply wonderful Monsterfucking
It's not a fairytale retelling, more like a smoking hot sequel and I AM HERE FOR IT!
Looking forward to reading more of this Beautiful Beasts series.
Alpha Ranger by Anna Fury
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This short story set in the Alpha Compound universe was a fun and spicy PWP.
However, I had to detract a star for a glaring continuity error.
The MMC removes the FMC's shirt, remarking on her bra and the way her breasts look filling it out. A few paragraphs later and it said he came all over the bottom of her shirt and he had to help her take it off, and wondered if she was wearing undergarments.
The fact that this is a short story, PWP, only 45 pages long and that mistake made it through the chain of command to be published for sale is a big OOF. It throws the reader completely out of the moment.
This short is not indicative of the quality of the author's other works, so take it with a grain of salt.
However, I had to detract a star for a glaring continuity error.
The MMC removes the FMC's shirt, remarking on her bra and the way her breasts look filling it out. A few paragraphs later and it said he came all over the bottom of her shirt and he had to help her take it off, and wondered if she was wearing undergarments.
The fact that this is a short story, PWP, only 45 pages long and that mistake made it through the chain of command to be published for sale is a big OOF. It throws the reader completely out of the moment.
This short is not indicative of the quality of the author's other works, so take it with a grain of salt.
The Boyfriend Subscription by Steven Salvatore
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The characters in this book felt very real to me. They are raw, flawed, vulnerable, and they really make a hash of things more than once…as folks do.
Teddy is so very relatable; his openness and huge heart have caused him a world of hurt and regrets.
He gave me very ND vibes, which made me love him even more.
Cole seems to have it all, but at what cost? He exchanged the shackles of his father's expectations for ones of his own making; rules to keep him safe and allegedly happy.
Yeah, no. Shackles are shackles, my dude.
Together they have the power to help each other heal, if they would only get out of their own way first.
This book wrecked me in the best of ways. I ugly cried more than once, wishing I could reach through the pages and give them both comfort and love. Maybe a Gibb's slap in the back of the head when needed too.
My only regret with this book is that the villain seemingly gets away scot free. His plan is thwarted but he just disappears into the sunset. I would have liked to see him pay for what he did to not only the MCs, but also Nicko.
I would love to see a story where Nicko gets his own HEA. That man deserves to find someone to love him as fiercely as he longs to love another.
This book isn't for everyone. Far too many readers out there looking for their cookie cutter Queer characters, predictable tropes, formulaic romance, and sex, sex, SEX.
While this has some of those elements, it's more out-of-the-box than usual and that's what makes it even better, IMO. It's about heart, hurt, and healing. Yes, there's intimate scenes but those are a bonus, not the point.
As with their YA novels, Steven Salvatore has once again delivered a book with a sucker punch of heart and soul.
I can't wait to see what they write next.
YMMV, of course. ✌🏻
Teddy is so very relatable; his openness and huge heart have caused him a world of hurt and regrets.
He gave me very ND vibes, which made me love him even more.
Cole seems to have it all, but at what cost? He exchanged the shackles of his father's expectations for ones of his own making; rules to keep him safe and allegedly happy.
Yeah, no. Shackles are shackles, my dude.
Together they have the power to help each other heal, if they would only get out of their own way first.
This book wrecked me in the best of ways. I ugly cried more than once, wishing I could reach through the pages and give them both comfort and love. Maybe a Gibb's slap in the back of the head when needed too.
I would love to see a story where Nicko gets his own HEA. That man deserves to find someone to love him as fiercely as he longs to love another.
This book isn't for everyone. Far too many readers out there looking for their cookie cutter Queer characters, predictable tropes, formulaic romance, and sex, sex, SEX.
While this has some of those elements, it's more out-of-the-box than usual and that's what makes it even better, IMO. It's about heart, hurt, and healing. Yes, there's intimate scenes but those are a bonus, not the point.
As with their YA novels, Steven Salvatore has once again delivered a book with a sucker punch of heart and soul.
I can't wait to see what they write next.
YMMV, of course. ✌🏻
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Bullying, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A lovely short story; wish it was longer.
Solo by Wendy Rathbone
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5