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Black Out Birthday Boy by Becca Vale
fast-paced
4.0
Matthew goes out drinking with his friends but ends up waking up naked with his half-brother, Brody, in bed with him. The half brother he just discovered and has yet to meet.
Brody gets a call from his drunk half-brother, who is the product of his father’s affairs. Despite having some resentment towards him, he finds himself not only caring about him but falling in love.
This was another fun and short (hot) novelette. It has a gay vibe as both are like, “I’m not gay, but…” Overall, I enjoyed it. We get a super sweet HEA for the brothers.
Brody gets a call from his drunk half-brother, who is the product of his father’s affairs. Despite having some resentment towards him, he finds himself not only caring about him but falling in love.
This was another fun and short (hot) novelette. It has a gay vibe as both are like, “I’m not gay, but…” Overall, I enjoyed it. We get a super sweet HEA for the brothers.
All We Want For Christmas by Becca Vale
fast-paced
5.0
So far, All We Want For Christmas is my favourite story from Becca Vale!
Twins Beckett and Declan adore and love their little brother Quin. They had absent parents and practically raised themselves and their little brother. This year, for Christmas and his birthday, their younger brother asked to have sex with them. He knew they were together and wanted to be with his big brothers. The Twins are more than happy to grant his wish.
This one was super sweet but I especially loved the dynamic between the three. While MM+ stories aren’t my favourite, this one had the poly dynamic I like. The twins already love one another more than brothers but are both dominant, but once their brother enters, he’s the final piece.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. It was super hot, the hottest one so far. I just wish we had more!
Twins Beckett and Declan adore and love their little brother Quin. They had absent parents and practically raised themselves and their little brother. This year, for Christmas and his birthday, their younger brother asked to have sex with them. He knew they were together and wanted to be with his big brothers. The Twins are more than happy to grant his wish.
This one was super sweet but I especially loved the dynamic between the three. While MM+ stories aren’t my favourite, this one had the poly dynamic I like. The twins already love one another more than brothers but are both dominant, but once their brother enters, he’s the final piece.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. It was super hot, the hottest one so far. I just wish we had more!
Seducing My Father by Knut Bonerman
fast-paced
4.0
This was a short but delightful and well-written incest story. I really enjoyed it and wished it was longer!
Josh has been in love with his father for a long time; his mother has passed away, and now older he decides it’s time to make a move on his father. I liked how sweet the story was and liked how their relationship developed. It’s a smutty short read but so well written - I want more
Josh has been in love with his father for a long time; his mother has passed away, and now older he decides it’s time to make a move on his father. I liked how sweet the story was and liked how their relationship developed. It’s a smutty short read but so well written - I want more
Reward for Time Served by Becca Vale
adventurous
fast-paced
5.0
Reward For Time Served is my favourite Becca Vale taboo story so far! We get an age gap (Uncle x Nephew), ex-convict, and filthy first times! These two are both rejected from their families but connect with one another and find something together! I loved it, and a fun time. Seriously, it’s pure smut, an indulgent read so don’t expect a plot.
I Licked Him So He's Mine by Becca Vale
funny
fast-paced
4.0
Another super short but hot taboo read! This one was a freebie and really enjoyed it!
Thicker Than Water by Becca Vale
funny
fast-paced
4.0
This was another fun and smutty read from Becca Vale!! We get fisting. Enjoyed it.
Gunner by Gianni Holmes
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
Gunner is an enemies-to-lovers MC romance. I’m not the biggest fan of enemies to lovers trope, but I might have to rethink my stance. I really loved how Gianni captured their complex relationship.
I enjoyed how Ben and Gunner’s relationship evolved from two men willing and ready to kill one another to a high-heat, possessive romance with deep love between the two.
The chemistry between Ben and Gunner is explosive and so raw. These two aren't just enemies but total opposites too. Ben is a straight-laced officer who wants things done by the book, and then you have Gunner, who is all about throwing rules out the window.
I loved seeing how their feelings towards one another evolved from hatred to love. The attraction and lust are there, but deeper feelings between the two take a while to develop. I loved how Gunner was the one committed; he was by Ben's side - no matter how hard Ben tried to push him away.
How he was by his side taking care of him was amazing. He didn't run away or react to Ben pushing away - he understood why and knew he needed to prove that he would always be there and put him first. I wouldn’t say Gunner is romantic in the traditional sense but his actions and intense care is swoony. He just tries so hard for Ben and you can’t help loving that.
Both men loved Mason but got played by him. Ben especially. He fell in love with Mason and wanted to have a life with him. Mason pushing him away and cheating on him caused insecurities and trauma in him. So I can totally understand his hesitation towards Gunner - this is not even considering that Gunner is a biker and he’s the acting police chief and the man who his lover had affairs with.
Mason’s ghost was with us throughout the book. Reading his journal entries felt like he was there hanging over the reader just like the way he was a constant dark cloud over Gunner and Ben.
Overall I enjoyed Gunner. Ben and Gunner totally captured my heart and deserved their well earned happy ever after.
I can’t wait for Bloom! It’s my most anticipated book from the Smoky Vale world. I’m also excited for Winter and Priest’s story.
I enjoyed how Ben and Gunner’s relationship evolved from two men willing and ready to kill one another to a high-heat, possessive romance with deep love between the two.
The chemistry between Ben and Gunner is explosive and so raw. These two aren't just enemies but total opposites too. Ben is a straight-laced officer who wants things done by the book, and then you have Gunner, who is all about throwing rules out the window.
I loved seeing how their feelings towards one another evolved from hatred to love. The attraction and lust are there, but deeper feelings between the two take a while to develop. I loved how Gunner was the one committed; he was by Ben's side - no matter how hard Ben tried to push him away.
How he was by his side taking care of him was amazing. He didn't run away or react to Ben pushing away - he understood why and knew he needed to prove that he would always be there and put him first. I wouldn’t say Gunner is romantic in the traditional sense but his actions and intense care is swoony. He just tries so hard for Ben and you can’t help loving that.
Both men loved Mason but got played by him. Ben especially. He fell in love with Mason and wanted to have a life with him. Mason pushing him away and cheating on him caused insecurities and trauma in him. So I can totally understand his hesitation towards Gunner - this is not even considering that Gunner is a biker and he’s the acting police chief and the man who his lover had affairs with.
Mason’s ghost was with us throughout the book. Reading his journal entries felt like he was there hanging over the reader just like the way he was a constant dark cloud over Gunner and Ben.
Overall I enjoyed Gunner. Ben and Gunner totally captured my heart and deserved their well earned happy ever after.
I can’t wait for Bloom! It’s my most anticipated book from the Smoky Vale world. I’m also excited for Winter and Priest’s story.
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