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ARC review
I gotta admit that this book didn’t work for me. I couldn’t get a grip on one of the characters, and he unfortunately also lacked a backbone when it came to his ex husband, which really annoyed me in the end. There was a lot of telling instead of showing which makes sense, considering it’s a shorter book, but it did lead to me feeling bored and skimming quite a bit.
Sweet and simple concept, but without connecting to the characters it didn’t work for me.
2.5 ⭐️ rounded up
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⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Widower
Second chance at love
Roommates
Novella (maybe?)
Irish MC
Divorced MC
Hookup to roommates to more
Silver fox
Pining
Miscommunication
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Alcohol consumption
Mentions of death of husband (past, AIDS, some details)
Explicit sexual content
Mention of being kicked out by homophobic parents (past)
MC cheated on by ex husband (some details)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: Random man hits on one of the MCs quite excessively for a moment which leads to some jealousy. MC has dinner with ex husband which leads to a bit of miscommunication and an almost breakup.
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: 44 and 52
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 130
Happy ending: Yes
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ARC review
I gotta admit that this book didn’t work for me. I couldn’t get a grip on one of the characters, and he unfortunately also lacked a backbone when it came to his ex husband, which really annoyed me in the end. There was a lot of telling instead of showing which makes sense, considering it’s a shorter book, but it did lead to me feeling bored and skimming quite a bit.
Sweet and simple concept, but without connecting to the characters it didn’t work for me.
2.5 ⭐️ rounded up
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Widower
Second chance at love
Roommates
Novella (maybe?)
Irish MC
Divorced MC
Hookup to roommates to more
Silver fox
Pining
Miscommunication
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Alcohol consumption
Mentions of death of husband (past, AIDS, some details)
Explicit sexual content
Mention of being kicked out by homophobic parents (past)
MC cheated on by ex husband (some details)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: Random man hits on one of the MCs quite excessively for a moment which leads to some jealousy. MC has dinner with ex husband which leads to a bit of miscommunication and an almost breakup.
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: 44 and 52
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 130
Happy ending: Yes
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“So long as it boils down to ‘mine,’ you can call me whatever the fuck you want, baby.”
ARC review
Mafia prince struggling with mental illness reluctantly falling in love with his little brother’s best friend? I’ll take ten
“So long as it boils down to ‘mine,’ you can call me whatever the fuck you want, baby.”
ARC review
Mafia prince struggling with mental illness reluctantly falling in love with his little brother’s best friend? I’ll take ten
Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.
Heath called out, “Fine, you made your point, Santa!” Then tipped back his head and stuck out his tongue to eat snow, only for Tristan to kiss him. Heath smiled against his mouth.
A cute little forced proximity christmas book. I was super excited about it early on because it started out a little sad with characters being put through the emotional wringer, and I’m a sucker for sad characters. And although it would be strange if a christmas romance was sad from start to finish, I didn’t love how the switch from downtrodden and sad MCs to OTT cheery and constant banter happened so fast. Sometimes I want dialogue that *isn’t* super witty and full of jokes, you know? Barbara does exactly that so well and the flow of the dialogue and the general humor is a big reason why I love her books so much, but it can be a bit much at times.
Heath was now on top of Tristan, holding his face, rubbing his thumbs down the line of his jaw and still kissing him as if something awful would happen if he stopped.
Overall though, the concept was fun. *My* first reaction to unexpectedly finding a strange man in the house might not be ‘let’s fuck’, but if it works for them, go for it, lol.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Christmas themed
Size difference
Forced proximity
Fast burn
Rebound x2
Edging
Casual to more
Fast feelings
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
MC cheated on by ex
Mention of SC doing drugs (cocaine)
Explicit sexual content
Alcohol consumption (on-page intoxication)
Vomiting
Mention of death of parents (past, car accident)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: Tristan’s ex shows up and tries to cause problems by making Heath believe Tristan is engaged, but it is cleared up quickly and the ex leaves.
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Genre: Holiday romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile, no switching on page
Main characters’ age: 33 and not specified
Series: Standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 139
Happy ending: Yes
He’d forgotten what the stages of grief were but he was self-indulgently floundering through most of them at the same time. He was all for efficiency.
Heath liked cats but he preferred ones that didn’t hiss at him when he hadn’t even done anything.
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Heath called out, “Fine, you made your point, Santa!” Then tipped back his head and stuck out his tongue to eat snow, only for Tristan to kiss him. Heath smiled against his mouth.
A cute little forced proximity christmas book. I was super excited about it early on because it started out a little sad with characters being put through the emotional wringer, and I’m a sucker for sad characters. And although it would be strange if a christmas romance was sad from start to finish, I didn’t love how the switch from downtrodden and sad MCs to OTT cheery and constant banter happened so fast. Sometimes I want dialogue that *isn’t* super witty and full of jokes, you know? Barbara does exactly that so well and the flow of the dialogue and the general humor is a big reason why I love her books so much, but it can be a bit much at times.
Heath was now on top of Tristan, holding his face, rubbing his thumbs down the line of his jaw and still kissing him as if something awful would happen if he stopped.
Overall though, the concept was fun. *My* first reaction to unexpectedly finding a strange man in the house might not be ‘let’s fuck’, but if it works for them, go for it, lol.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Christmas themed
Size difference
Forced proximity
Fast burn
Rebound x2
Edging
Casual to more
Fast feelings
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
MC cheated on by ex
Mention of SC doing drugs (cocaine)
Explicit sexual content
Alcohol consumption (on-page intoxication)
Vomiting
Mention of death of parents (past, car accident)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: Tristan’s ex shows up and tries to cause problems by making Heath believe Tristan is engaged, but it is cleared up quickly and the ex leaves.
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Genre: Holiday romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile, no switching on page
Main characters’ age: 33 and not specified
Series: Standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 139
Happy ending: Yes
He’d forgotten what the stages of grief were but he was self-indulgently floundering through most of them at the same time. He was all for efficiency.
Heath liked cats but he preferred ones that didn’t hiss at him when he hadn’t even done anything.
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I want warm skin pressed against mine at night. I want to dig my fingertips into muscle and hear the sounds of someone unraveling because of my touch. I want to see that look in their eyes that lets me know I’m seen, I’m heard, I’m loved. Goddamn it, I want love.
ARC review
Gosh, Emmy is a really good writer, and I enjoyed this story a whole heckuva lot. It was hell trying to pick quotes for this review because I highlighted about half the damn book. Ashley (love this name for men) and Jackson were both sweethearts and kind people, but wonderfully distinct characters.
His kiss is brutal, and I’d almost think it angry if I couldn’t feel the desperation behind every movement.
Things I wanted to do while reading this:
- eat food with twenty ranchers
- visit a petting zoo
- play with baby goats
- drink whiskey (I don’t even like whiskey)
- ride a… horse
- try rice pudding
I must admit this was maybe a tad too low on angst for my current moods, but it was a wonderful story about adult men who communicated well throughout, and that’s very refreshing. Jackson was hurt quite badly by his ex, and although it is mentioned a few times it really didn’t feel like it affected him.
Ashley might not save a horse, but he does ride a cowboy, and let’s be honest, that’s why we’re reading this.
When I can finally manage a breath, I murmur his name, a small, “Jack,” stolen from my lips like the breath he’s stolen from my lungs.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Cowboy MC
Forced proximity
Grumpy/sunshine
Small town
Grumpy cowboy
Big family
Ranch life
Found family
Hands-free orgasm
Hayloft shenanigans
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Alcohol consumption
Explicit sexual content
MC with chronic pain
Missing child (found safe)
Injured MC
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: Ash’s ex comes into town, trying to get him back, but Ash is not interested. Doesn’t create problems for Ash and Jackson.
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile (no switching on page)
Main characters’ age: 35 and 40
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 308
Happy ending: Yes
I’d forgotten how good it feels to kiss. To be connected to someone in this way. To feel lust and want coalescing like possibilities I want to chase.
“I’m going to have you, Jackson Darling,” he declares with all the confidence of a man who already knows he’s won. “When you’re ready, I’ll be waiting.”
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I want warm skin pressed against mine at night. I want to dig my fingertips into muscle and hear the sounds of someone unraveling because of my touch. I want to see that look in their eyes that lets me know I’m seen, I’m heard, I’m loved. Goddamn it, I want love.
ARC review
Gosh, Emmy is a really good writer, and I enjoyed this story a whole heckuva lot. It was hell trying to pick quotes for this review because I highlighted about half the damn book. Ashley (love this name for men) and Jackson were both sweethearts and kind people, but wonderfully distinct characters.
His kiss is brutal, and I’d almost think it angry if I couldn’t feel the desperation behind every movement.
Things I wanted to do while reading this:
- eat food with twenty ranchers
- visit a petting zoo
- play with baby goats
- drink whiskey (I don’t even like whiskey)
- ride a… horse
- try rice pudding
I must admit this was maybe a tad too low on angst for my current moods, but it was a wonderful story about adult men who communicated well throughout, and that’s very refreshing. Jackson was hurt quite badly by his ex, and although it is mentioned a few times it really didn’t feel like it affected him.
Ashley might not save a horse, but he does ride a cowboy, and let’s be honest, that’s why we’re reading this.
When I can finally manage a breath, I murmur his name, a small, “Jack,” stolen from my lips like the breath he’s stolen from my lungs.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Cowboy MC
Forced proximity
Grumpy/sunshine
Small town
Grumpy cowboy
Big family
Ranch life
Found family
Hands-free orgasm
Hayloft shenanigans
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Alcohol consumption
Explicit sexual content
MC with chronic pain
Missing child (found safe)
Injured MC
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: Ash’s ex comes into town, trying to get him back, but Ash is not interested. Doesn’t create problems for Ash and Jackson.
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile (no switching on page)
Main characters’ age: 35 and 40
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 308
Happy ending: Yes
I’d forgotten how good it feels to kiss. To be connected to someone in this way. To feel lust and want coalescing like possibilities I want to chase.
“I’m going to have you, Jackson Darling,” he declares with all the confidence of a man who already knows he’s won. “When you’re ready, I’ll be waiting.”
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“Meow.” Lachlan understood Kit perfectly. Kit sat on Lachlan’s lap, paws on the table, facing everyone. And more importantly, the chicken. “Wait just a little longer,” Lachlan whispered. “Meow,” Kit meowed woefully. How long until he could eat? How long was he meant to suffer? He’d already waited forever!
ARC review
This was super duper cute and I got sucked into the story quickly. There is something about a shifter stuck in their animal form that I love. 10/10 microtrope for sure. A friend told me they cried a lot while reading this and I was quite far into the story and thought ‘this isn’t even sad?’, and then I cried actual buckets shortly after, lol. A short book but it had a cool premise, lots of cute moments, some steam, etc. I really enjoyed it.
Don’t worry about the christmas theme and title. There’s barely anything about christmas in the story, so it can be enjoyed year round.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Stuck as a cat
Cat familiar
Fast feelings
Virgin MC
Big family
Paranormal
Witch MC
Purring
Cat zoomies
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Mentions of parent death (past)
Past social rejection and ostracism
Mention of family being murdered (past)
Mentions of past physical attack on MC (animal abuse)
PTSD symptoms
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Genre: Paranormal romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: Not specified
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 136
Happy ending: Yes
Kit had had enough. Hissing, Kit darted between them, showing Tony his teeth and flattening his ears. “Whoa!” Tony’s eyes widened. He took several steps back on his hoofed feet. “What in the world—” Kit prowled after Tony, still hissing. The faun stumbled. “Kit! What’s gotten into you?” Lachlan grabbed Kit around the waist and lifted him into his arms. Kit rubbed his cheeks, lips, and chin all over Lachlan, marking his witch with his scent. Mine. He glared at Tony.
Lachlan needs me. He’s hurting. I need to soothe him. But Lachlan was hurting because of Kit. And so Kit did not know what to do.
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“Meow.” Lachlan understood Kit perfectly. Kit sat on Lachlan’s lap, paws on the table, facing everyone. And more importantly, the chicken. “Wait just a little longer,” Lachlan whispered. “Meow,” Kit meowed woefully. How long until he could eat? How long was he meant to suffer? He’d already waited forever!
ARC review
This was super duper cute and I got sucked into the story quickly. There is something about a shifter stuck in their animal form that I love. 10/10 microtrope for sure. A friend told me they cried a lot while reading this and I was quite far into the story and thought ‘this isn’t even sad?’, and then I cried actual buckets shortly after, lol. A short book but it had a cool premise, lots of cute moments, some steam, etc. I really enjoyed it.
Don’t worry about the christmas theme and title. There’s barely anything about christmas in the story, so it can be enjoyed year round.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Stuck as a cat
Cat familiar
Fast feelings
Virgin MC
Big family
Paranormal
Witch MC
Purring
Cat zoomies
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Mentions of parent death (past)
Past social rejection and ostracism
Mention of family being murdered (past)
Mentions of past physical attack on MC (animal abuse)
PTSD symptoms
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Genre: Paranormal romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: Not specified
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 136
Happy ending: Yes
Kit had had enough. Hissing, Kit darted between them, showing Tony his teeth and flattening his ears. “Whoa!” Tony’s eyes widened. He took several steps back on his hoofed feet. “What in the world—” Kit prowled after Tony, still hissing. The faun stumbled. “Kit! What’s gotten into you?” Lachlan grabbed Kit around the waist and lifted him into his arms. Kit rubbed his cheeks, lips, and chin all over Lachlan, marking his witch with his scent. Mine. He glared at Tony.
Lachlan needs me. He’s hurting. I need to soothe him. But Lachlan was hurting because of Kit. And so Kit did not know what to do.
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“Boys,” Tomas called in a no-nonsense voice, and Mason couldn’t help it. He sank his teeth into his bottom lip and grinned at Vinnie. “Don’t, Mase,” Vinnie said. “I don’t want you getting your hopes up.” “Too late,” Mason whispered.
This book started so well and had me hooked and feeling emotional, and I ended up being pretty disappointed, which is a massive shame. I really wanted to love everything about Tomas, Vinnie and Mason. It’s been a while since I finished it now, but what I remember struggling with the most is that Vinnie and Mason’s relationship is never explained or spelled out. They’ve been a couple (sort of?) in the past, but after their fight in the beginning of the book and subsequently getting together with Tomas as a poly throuple, we don’t learn what their new dynamic is. They have no sexual contact after getting with Tomas. Only a kiss on the cheek. I genuinely had no idea if they were still a couple or not. They also never have any threesomes on page, but it’s hinted at in the epilogue, only to be skipped entirely. Quite frustrating.
I couldn’t really get a grip on their dynamic and that really bled into the rest of the story. It definitely had its good parts and kept me reading, but I’ve loved the series a lot and wanted this one to be really good.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Daddy kink
Age gap
Poly
Throuple
Motorcycle club president
Sex worker (camboy)
Exhibitionism
Relationship in crisis
Two subs add a dom
Humiliation kink
Free use
Impact play
Hands-free orgasms
Dick piercings
Praise kink
Degredation
Snowballing
Coming untouched
Size difference
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Voyeurism and exhibitionism
Themes of the club helping DV survivors
Brief mention of death of parents (past, cancer)
Mentions of being disowned by homophobic parents (past)
Details of graphic injuries from physical fight
Humiliation
Impact play
Mentions of abuse of power (police, government officials)
Unsafe sex (no discussion of protection)
Erotic degredation (slut, whore, etc.)
Police harassment (arrested and detained without cause)
Hand-collaring and breath play
Brief mention of underage sex (MCs, both underage, no details, past)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: Starts with sort of breakup between Mason and Vinnie
POV: 3rd person, multi
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles between Daddy and the boys, but Vinnie would top Mason in the past
Main characters’ age: 46 and assumed mid twenties for Mason and Vinnie
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 305
Happy ending: Yes
“I agree,” Mason said cheerfully, “the three of us should have a conversation.” Tomas narrowed his eyes. “You’re already on thin ice after your little stunt, so I’d be very careful how you proceed.” Shit, the honest-to-god pout he got in response nearly made him chuckle.
“I know you don’t mean to, but when you shut down and close yourself off to protect yourself, you close yourself off from me too, even when you don’t realize it, and there’s nothing that makes me feel more lonely than being alone with you and feeling like you’re not even there.”
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“Boys,” Tomas called in a no-nonsense voice, and Mason couldn’t help it. He sank his teeth into his bottom lip and grinned at Vinnie. “Don’t, Mase,” Vinnie said. “I don’t want you getting your hopes up.” “Too late,” Mason whispered.
This book started so well and had me hooked and feeling emotional, and I ended up being pretty disappointed, which is a massive shame. I really wanted to love everything about Tomas, Vinnie and Mason. It’s been a while since I finished it now, but what I remember struggling with the most is that Vinnie and Mason’s relationship is never explained or spelled out. They’ve been a couple (sort of?) in the past, but after their fight in the beginning of the book and subsequently getting together with Tomas as a poly throuple, we don’t learn what their new dynamic is. They have no sexual contact after getting with Tomas. Only a kiss on the cheek. I genuinely had no idea if they were still a couple or not. They also never have any threesomes on page, but it’s hinted at in the epilogue, only to be skipped entirely. Quite frustrating.
I couldn’t really get a grip on their dynamic and that really bled into the rest of the story. It definitely had its good parts and kept me reading, but I’ve loved the series a lot and wanted this one to be really good.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Daddy kink
Age gap
Poly
Throuple
Motorcycle club president
Sex worker (camboy)
Exhibitionism
Relationship in crisis
Two subs add a dom
Humiliation kink
Free use
Impact play
Hands-free orgasms
Dick piercings
Praise kink
Degredation
Snowballing
Coming untouched
Size difference
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Voyeurism and exhibitionism
Themes of the club helping DV survivors
Brief mention of death of parents (past, cancer)
Mentions of being disowned by homophobic parents (past)
Details of graphic injuries from physical fight
Humiliation
Impact play
Mentions of abuse of power (police, government officials)
Unsafe sex (no discussion of protection)
Erotic degredation (slut, whore, etc.)
Police harassment (arrested and detained without cause)
Hand-collaring and breath play
Brief mention of underage sex (MCs, both underage, no details, past)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: Starts with sort of breakup between Mason and Vinnie
POV: 3rd person, multi
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles between Daddy and the boys, but Vinnie would top Mason in the past
Main characters’ age: 46 and assumed mid twenties for Mason and Vinnie
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 305
Happy ending: Yes
“I agree,” Mason said cheerfully, “the three of us should have a conversation.” Tomas narrowed his eyes. “You’re already on thin ice after your little stunt, so I’d be very careful how you proceed.” Shit, the honest-to-god pout he got in response nearly made him chuckle.
“I know you don’t mean to, but when you shut down and close yourself off to protect yourself, you close yourself off from me too, even when you don’t realize it, and there’s nothing that makes me feel more lonely than being alone with you and feeling like you’re not even there.”
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Behind me, Simon purred. The kitty cat liked what he saw. Then he abruptly stopped, coughing as if to cover up his reaction. But it was too late, I’d already heard.
This was mostly cute but not my favorite in the series. I have been in a rough reading slump too so I’m sure that affected my enjoyment, but I felt the story dragged/was boring. I didn’t feel like either character was very clear.
We got a few moments with the MCs in their shifted form eventually, but I did get a little frustrated with the lack of time spent shifted.
I am still excited about the next book in the series and I enjoy the found family and small town vibes. The writing is good too. I just think I need some more angst and things happening at the moment.
3.3 ⭐️
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Cat shifter
Dragon shifter
Accidental summoning
Paranormal
Found family
Small town
Fated mates
Purring
Lingerie
Age gap
Size difference
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
MC held captive (shifter trafficking ring)
Brief mention of past suicides (unnamed characters)
Explicit sexual content
Graphic violence
Death of bad guy
MC severely injured in fall
MC abducted
Dismemberment (bad guy, on page)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Paranormal shifter romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: Twenties and several centuries
Series: Interconnected series with overarching plot. Would not read as standalone.
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 333
Happy ending: Yes
I’d hyperventilated so severely the paramedics rushed over, put a paper bag over my mouth, and told me to breathe slowly. For the record, holding a paper bag over a dragon’s mouth when they’re upset is a shitty plan, because then there was a fire to deal with on top of everything else.
“I don’t have a bubble butt.” “Of course, you do, and it is extremely biteable.” I snapped my teeth at him. His cheeks darkened. “Is that why I have a bruise on my bum today? Every time I sat down, I felt it.” I grinned at him. “I bet you thought of me every time.” “I think about you all the time anyway,” he muttered.
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Behind me, Simon purred. The kitty cat liked what he saw. Then he abruptly stopped, coughing as if to cover up his reaction. But it was too late, I’d already heard.
This was mostly cute but not my favorite in the series. I have been in a rough reading slump too so I’m sure that affected my enjoyment, but I felt the story dragged/was boring. I didn’t feel like either character was very clear.
We got a few moments with the MCs in their shifted form eventually, but I did get a little frustrated with the lack of time spent shifted.
I am still excited about the next book in the series and I enjoy the found family and small town vibes. The writing is good too. I just think I need some more angst and things happening at the moment.
3.3 ⭐️
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Cat shifter
Dragon shifter
Accidental summoning
Paranormal
Found family
Small town
Fated mates
Purring
Lingerie
Age gap
Size difference
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
MC held captive (shifter trafficking ring)
Brief mention of past suicides (unnamed characters)
Explicit sexual content
Graphic violence
Death of bad guy
MC severely injured in fall
MC abducted
Dismemberment (bad guy, on page)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Paranormal shifter romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: Twenties and several centuries
Series: Interconnected series with overarching plot. Would not read as standalone.
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 333
Happy ending: Yes
I’d hyperventilated so severely the paramedics rushed over, put a paper bag over my mouth, and told me to breathe slowly. For the record, holding a paper bag over a dragon’s mouth when they’re upset is a shitty plan, because then there was a fire to deal with on top of everything else.
“I don’t have a bubble butt.” “Of course, you do, and it is extremely biteable.” I snapped my teeth at him. His cheeks darkened. “Is that why I have a bruise on my bum today? Every time I sat down, I felt it.” I grinned at him. “I bet you thought of me every time.” “I think about you all the time anyway,” he muttered.
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“Shy doesn't always equal submissive, Ez.”
I feel like such a silly fangirl every time I review a Jay Leigh book, but man, their writing just works for me so well. Until now I’ve only read this author’s more suspenseful and action-y books, so this was my first contemporary. I can confirm that I enjoyed this just as much (although I’ll always be a hoe for suspense).
This little book had a bit of everything, and it surprised the heck out of me when it made me cry. There’s something about a young single dad who is doing his very best to give his child the world while struggling through work, school and some anxiety that tugged on my heartstrings hard. I just wanted to give him a massive hug.
There’s plenty of small-town charm, christmas cuteness without being overwhelmingly Santa-in-your-face, and a kid who will make you smile.
“Oliver Branson, you can't possibly be this hopeless. Please tell me you actually know how to flirt?” I scoffed so hard, I started coughing as the chilly air hit the back of my throat.
There’s also a mix of fast feelings and push and pull, which sounds mental, but it worked because it felt genuine and real for these character. They cared about each other so much, but that doesn’t always mean it’s easy or straightforward.
Can highly recommend this sweet little book.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Short novel
Small town
Single dad
Dancer MC
Christmas themed
Chaotic dad
Redhead MC
Paralegal MC
Awkward and shy MC
Flip-fucking
Fast feelings
Docking
Push and pull
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Mentions of MC being a teenage parent
Mentions of teenage pregnancy
Mentions of severe injury altering career (past)
Anxiety and mild symptoms of depression
Financial insecurity
Minor car accident (no injury)
SC with chronic migraines
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Holiday romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: 22 and 25
Kid’s age: 5
Series: Standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 147
Happy ending: Yes
I was a hot mess on a good day. Evidently, in front of gorgeous men in dance tights, I turned into a full scale spicy disaster.
I wanted him in ways that overwhelmed me, but my mind couldn't reconcile being a father and a partner at the same time. I'd never known anything more than being a parent and the concept of trying to add more to that left me panicking.
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“Shy doesn't always equal submissive, Ez.”
I feel like such a silly fangirl every time I review a Jay Leigh book, but man, their writing just works for me so well. Until now I’ve only read this author’s more suspenseful and action-y books, so this was my first contemporary. I can confirm that I enjoyed this just as much (although I’ll always be a hoe for suspense).
This little book had a bit of everything, and it surprised the heck out of me when it made me cry. There’s something about a young single dad who is doing his very best to give his child the world while struggling through work, school and some anxiety that tugged on my heartstrings hard. I just wanted to give him a massive hug.
There’s plenty of small-town charm, christmas cuteness without being overwhelmingly Santa-in-your-face, and a kid who will make you smile.
“Oliver Branson, you can't possibly be this hopeless. Please tell me you actually know how to flirt?” I scoffed so hard, I started coughing as the chilly air hit the back of my throat.
There’s also a mix of fast feelings and push and pull, which sounds mental, but it worked because it felt genuine and real for these character. They cared about each other so much, but that doesn’t always mean it’s easy or straightforward.
Can highly recommend this sweet little book.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Short novel
Small town
Single dad
Dancer MC
Christmas themed
Chaotic dad
Redhead MC
Paralegal MC
Awkward and shy MC
Flip-fucking
Fast feelings
Docking
Push and pull
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Mentions of MC being a teenage parent
Mentions of teenage pregnancy
Mentions of severe injury altering career (past)
Anxiety and mild symptoms of depression
Financial insecurity
Minor car accident (no injury)
SC with chronic migraines
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Holiday romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: 22 and 25
Kid’s age: 5
Series: Standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 147
Happy ending: Yes
I was a hot mess on a good day. Evidently, in front of gorgeous men in dance tights, I turned into a full scale spicy disaster.
I wanted him in ways that overwhelmed me, but my mind couldn't reconcile being a father and a partner at the same time. I'd never known anything more than being a parent and the concept of trying to add more to that left me panicking.
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Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.
Jaime’s face pinched into a pout, and he made the most adorable little huff sound, which only made Finn laugh even harder. Finally, he calmed down enough to speak. “Don’t give me that face, baby. It’s a damned weapon and I’ve done nothing to deserve it.”
This was a lovely story and a good debut novel. I especially loved the first half, as it tugged on my heartstrings a few times and really just hit the spot for a lot of the things and tropes I enjoy, even being a sort of second chance romance. It was a very entertaining story and I'll be looking forward to seeing what the author writes in the future. This one was set up well for future plot and some interesting side characters. It lost me a little bit at times in the second half, but it's hard to tell if that's because of my book slump or not.
It wasn't perfect, but I expect some of the things that made me scratch my head will be cleaned up in future books, and editing experience will help. I feel pretty confident I read the word 'hiccup' more times in this book than I have read in every other romance book combined, and not a single character had the hiccups once, lol.
All non-joky jokes aside, it was entertaining, and it made me melt from cuteness a few times, especially when the big, bad wolf started to purr.
I also wish to never read the word ‘splashed’ in relation to someone blowing a load inside someone else, ever again. Lol.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Fated mates
Second chance lite (see information under 'breakup' if wanted)
Debut book
Redhead MC
Military veteran MC
Wolf shifter MC
Private security
Bodyguard MC
Protective MC
Shifter/human pairing
Knotting
Size difference
Virgin MC
Purring
Romantic suspense
Breeding kink
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Mentions of parent death (cancer, past, off page)
Mentions of alcoholic parent (no details, past)
Mentions of past pet loss and grief
Graphic violence
Graphic details of murder scene
PTSD symptoms: nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety
Prescription drug use (anti-anxiety)
Isolation and symptoms of depression
MC attacked and locked up for a short, non-specified amount of time (past, off page, some details)
On-page panic attacks
Brief mention of death of friend in military combat (past, off page)
Knotting
Mentions of past child abuse
Decapitation of bad guy (on page, by MC)
MC attacked and briefly restrained (off page)
Breeding kink
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No, but 1 year of no contact. They had not met in person prior to this, but were talking on the phone and videochatting, planning on going on a date together. Neither MC see or hook up with anyone else during this year apart.
POV: 3rd person, dual
Genre: Shifter romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 26 and 32
Series: Interconnected standalone, slight plot cliffhanger
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 299
Happy ending: Yes
Was he staring at the moon right now, too? Did he sometimes wonder about Jaime? Did he think about Jaime as much as Jaime thought about him?
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Jaime’s face pinched into a pout, and he made the most adorable little huff sound, which only made Finn laugh even harder. Finally, he calmed down enough to speak. “Don’t give me that face, baby. It’s a damned weapon and I’ve done nothing to deserve it.”
This was a lovely story and a good debut novel. I especially loved the first half, as it tugged on my heartstrings a few times and really just hit the spot for a lot of the things and tropes I enjoy, even being a sort of second chance romance. It was a very entertaining story and I'll be looking forward to seeing what the author writes in the future. This one was set up well for future plot and some interesting side characters. It lost me a little bit at times in the second half, but it's hard to tell if that's because of my book slump or not.
It wasn't perfect, but I expect some of the things that made me scratch my head will be cleaned up in future books, and editing experience will help. I feel pretty confident I read the word 'hiccup' more times in this book than I have read in every other romance book combined, and not a single character had the hiccups once, lol.
All non-joky jokes aside, it was entertaining, and it made me melt from cuteness a few times, especially when the big, bad wolf started to purr.
I also wish to never read the word ‘splashed’ in relation to someone blowing a load inside someone else, ever again. Lol.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Fated mates
Second chance lite (see information under 'breakup' if wanted)
Debut book
Redhead MC
Military veteran MC
Wolf shifter MC
Private security
Bodyguard MC
Protective MC
Shifter/human pairing
Knotting
Size difference
Virgin MC
Purring
Romantic suspense
Breeding kink
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Mentions of parent death (cancer, past, off page)
Mentions of alcoholic parent (no details, past)
Mentions of past pet loss and grief
Graphic violence
Graphic details of murder scene
PTSD symptoms: nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety
Prescription drug use (anti-anxiety)
Isolation and symptoms of depression
MC attacked and locked up for a short, non-specified amount of time (past, off page, some details)
On-page panic attacks
Brief mention of death of friend in military combat (past, off page)
Knotting
Mentions of past child abuse
Decapitation of bad guy (on page, by MC)
MC attacked and briefly restrained (off page)
Breeding kink
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No, but 1 year of no contact. They had not met in person prior to this, but were talking on the phone and videochatting, planning on going on a date together. Neither MC see or hook up with anyone else during this year apart.
POV: 3rd person, dual
Genre: Shifter romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 26 and 32
Series: Interconnected standalone, slight plot cliffhanger
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 299
Happy ending: Yes
Was he staring at the moon right now, too? Did he sometimes wonder about Jaime? Did he think about Jaime as much as Jaime thought about him?
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I’m so goddamn in love with this series and all of the characters, it’s crazy. Ait, let me set the scene (go grab a snack, this might take a moment).
April 29th, 2023, I finished book one of this series, Whisper into the Night, for the first time. I was instantly in love and it landed on my favorites of the year immediately. Not long after that I was lucky enough to get a spot on Jay Leigh’s ARC team. I have been equally excited for every subsequent book released in the series and have spammed my friends with quotes and highlights, even though they’ve never read any of the books. If I like it, y’all will too, damnit. Lol. Anyway, this series is pretty much all of my favorite things combined, and it felt like finding the Holy Grail. It certainly helps that Jay Leigh is just a cool person. And then *DUN DUN DUN*
Imagine my horror when I spotted the tropes ‘second chance’ and ‘relationship in crisis’ for this book. Theo and Connor, the couple from book 1, my beloved favorite boys, were gonna have problems, and I just about died. I’m not even slightly exaggerating when I tell you I lost sleep over this several weeks before Jay ever even sent out the ARCs. I had a nightmare about it, and I made my friends comfort me, lol. Let’s just say I bonded with these characters hardcore and the thought of them struggling hurt so bad. *Not* reading the book wasn’t even an option, as I’m so deeply invested in the overarching plot, and I love the other POV characters just as much. Jay Leigh talked me off the ledge, and I somehow found the strength to start the book. You know what happened? I fucking loved it. The tears starting falling at 1% into the book. It broke my heart, but it was so worth it.
You might wanna call me dramatic, and you’d be so right, lol, but not a lie in sight. Six POV characters, and not a single thing was missing. The way this author has managed to weave this story and plot together is incredible. I think I’ve mentioned this before (probably many times), but my favorite part of these books is how the different POVs allows us to really see how multifaceted and complex every single character is. To see them be husband/boyfriend/girlfriend; coworker; father; brother; friend, and to have all of these roles and dynamics feel true to the character? I don’t think I’m explaining it very well, but it impresses me to no end.
Now, even though we have a lot of different characters getting time on page, the romantic focus is on Theo and Connor. Like I mentioned, these guys are struggling for a chunk of the book. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that these boys are meant to be, but trauma, grief, survivor’s guilt, suddenly parenting two children and so much more will put a strain on a relationship. Thankfully they have a strong wish to make things work, they have amazing friends that help and encourage them, and they go to therapy both alone and together. If you know me outside of Goodreads, chances are you’ve heard me (loudly) say how much I dislike second chance romance, but I loved this so much (to be fair it’s like Second Chance Lite, but still). Sorcery, I tell you.
We got some crazy unexpected revelations in the thriller mystery situation, and I can’t wait to read the next book and see what happens. It’s like everyone, characters and readers alike, took a big breath of relief at the end of this book, but we’re also just waiting for the other shoe to drop. Personally, as someone who feels giddy with happiness when there’s mortal peril and action, I can’t wait.
Full five stars again, of course. Did I mention I love this series?
This book includes:
• Lovely and badass female characters
• Fantastic mental illness rep
• Political intrigue that will keep you hooked
• The most satisfying nose-crunching punch in all the
lands
• Keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat action
• A character you can channel all your negative
thoughts and feelings into hating
• Aggressive twink calling his older silver fox husband a
‘good boy’
• The hottest fingering scene you ever did read
• Imperfect kids acting their age (and being cute)
• Soulmates going through a rough patch
• A diverse group of friends who would do
anything for each other, including hugs and forehead
kisses
• Awkward and hilarious sex talks with your boyfriend’s
ex boyfriend who is now your friend’s boyfriend
Me:
PS: if you read this entire review you might be entitled to compensation.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Multi POV
Established couple
Second chance
Political thriller
Found family
Mental illness rep
Crop tops
Panic disorder rep
Diverse cast of characters
Suspense & action
Therapy
Size difference
Southern boy
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Most of this list is copied from the book, as the author did a fantastic job with the warnings:
Kidnapping/hostage situation (on-page, MC and child)
Violence resulting in serious injury (MCs, on-page)
Hospitalizations (MCs, on-page)
Asthma attacks (MC)
Concussion/symptoms/recovery (MC)
Blood/knife injuries
Blood/fist fight
Stalking
Threats of violence via text
Molotov cocktails
Relationship in crisis
Drinking/binge-drinking/drunk MC
Use of firearms
Impersonation of a federal agent
Discussions of past death of antagonists
Mentions of therapy (MCs and side characters/children)
Anxiety/panic attacks/dissociation
Depression
Explicit sexual content
Stimming/emotional dysregulation/masking in POV character with mild autism not explicitly stated on page
Dysfunctional family dynamics/parental abandonment/long term effects of parentification
Threats against children
House fire (MCs and children inside, no injuries)
Unhealthy coping mechanisms (drinking, mostly off page, stops early in the book)
Unhealthy coping mechanism (excessive exercising)
PTSD symptoms
Moments of disordered eating during stressful periods (lack of appetite)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: Sort of; a separation, relationship in crisis
POV: 3rd person, multi
Genre: Political thriller/romantic suspense
Pairing: Main couple: M/M. Side characters/POV characters in FF relationship.
Strict roles or versatile: No switching during book but will switch in the future
Main characters’ age: 22 and 28 (I think)
Series: Series
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 352
Happy ending: Yes
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I’m so goddamn in love with this series and all of the characters, it’s crazy. Ait, let me set the scene (go grab a snack, this might take a moment).
“I remember I promised you forever. I meant it then. I mean it now. I'm gonna work my ass off to be the man you deserve. Reckon you can be patient with me while I do, baby?”
April 29th, 2023, I finished book one of this series, Whisper into the Night, for the first time. I was instantly in love and it landed on my favorites of the year immediately. Not long after that I was lucky enough to get a spot on Jay Leigh’s ARC team. I have been equally excited for every subsequent book released in the series and have spammed my friends with quotes and highlights, even though they’ve never read any of the books. If I like it, y’all will too, damnit. Lol. Anyway, this series is pretty much all of my favorite things combined, and it felt like finding the Holy Grail. It certainly helps that Jay Leigh is just a cool person. And then *DUN DUN DUN*
Imagine my horror when I spotted the tropes ‘second chance’ and ‘relationship in crisis’ for this book. Theo and Connor, the couple from book 1, my beloved favorite boys, were gonna have problems, and I just about died. I’m not even slightly exaggerating when I tell you I lost sleep over this several weeks before Jay ever even sent out the ARCs. I had a nightmare about it, and I made my friends comfort me, lol. Let’s just say I bonded with these characters hardcore and the thought of them struggling hurt so bad. *Not* reading the book wasn’t even an option, as I’m so deeply invested in the overarching plot, and I love the other POV characters just as much. Jay Leigh talked me off the ledge, and I somehow found the strength to start the book. You know what happened? I fucking loved it. The tears starting falling at 1% into the book. It broke my heart, but it was so worth it.
Connor stepped backward until their fingertips were the only thing still tethering them together. “Don't forget—I love you.” Tears pricked in his eyes and blurred the sunset silhouette of his lover. Their connection broke and pulled the words from his lips without any second thoughts or hesitation. “Love you too, babe. Never stopped. Never will.”
You might wanna call me dramatic, and you’d be so right, lol, but not a lie in sight. Six POV characters, and not a single thing was missing. The way this author has managed to weave this story and plot together is incredible. I think I’ve mentioned this before (probably many times), but my favorite part of these books is how the different POVs allows us to really see how multifaceted and complex every single character is. To see them be husband/boyfriend/girlfriend; coworker; father; brother; friend, and to have all of these roles and dynamics feel true to the character? I don’t think I’m explaining it very well, but it impresses me to no end.
Now, even though we have a lot of different characters getting time on page, the romantic focus is on Theo and Connor. Like I mentioned, these guys are struggling for a chunk of the book. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that these boys are meant to be, but trauma, grief, survivor’s guilt, suddenly parenting two children and so much more will put a strain on a relationship. Thankfully they have a strong wish to make things work, they have amazing friends that help and encourage them, and they go to therapy both alone and together. If you know me outside of Goodreads, chances are you’ve heard me (loudly) say how much I dislike second chance romance, but I loved this so much (to be fair it’s like Second Chance Lite, but still). Sorcery, I tell you.
We got some crazy unexpected revelations in the thriller mystery situation, and I can’t wait to read the next book and see what happens. It’s like everyone, characters and readers alike, took a big breath of relief at the end of this book, but we’re also just waiting for the other shoe to drop. Personally, as someone who feels giddy with happiness when there’s mortal peril and action, I can’t wait.
Full five stars again, of course. Did I mention I love this series?
This book includes:
• Lovely and badass female characters
• Fantastic mental illness rep
• Political intrigue that will keep you hooked
• The most satisfying nose-crunching punch in all the
lands
• Keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat action
• A character you can channel all your negative
thoughts and feelings into hating
• Aggressive twink calling his older silver fox husband a
‘good boy’
• The hottest fingering scene you ever did read
• Imperfect kids acting their age (and being cute)
• Soulmates going through a rough patch
• A diverse group of friends who would do
anything for each other, including hugs and forehead
kisses
• Awkward and hilarious sex talks with your boyfriend’s
ex boyfriend who is now your friend’s boyfriend
He tried to reach out as Connor moved past him toward the door while brushing a hand over his cheeks as he stormed away with the duffel bag in hand. Theo took a step to chase after him, but his knees buckled with the sudden movement. They hit the floor as the echo of a door slamming in the distance shattered through the sound of Theo's blood rushing too loud in his ears.
Me:
PS: if you read this entire review you might be entitled to compensation.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Multi POV
Established couple
Second chance
Political thriller
Found family
Mental illness rep
Crop tops
Panic disorder rep
Diverse cast of characters
Suspense & action
Therapy
Size difference
Southern boy
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Most of this list is copied from the book, as the author did a fantastic job with the warnings:
Kidnapping/hostage situation (on-page, MC and child)
Violence resulting in serious injury (MCs, on-page)
Hospitalizations (MCs, on-page)
Asthma attacks (MC)
Concussion/symptoms/recovery (MC)
Blood/knife injuries
Blood/fist fight
Stalking
Threats of violence via text
Molotov cocktails
Relationship in crisis
Drinking/binge-drinking/drunk MC
Use of firearms
Impersonation of a federal agent
Discussions of past death of antagonists
Mentions of therapy (MCs and side characters/children)
Anxiety/panic attacks/dissociation
Depression
Explicit sexual content
Stimming/emotional dysregulation/masking in POV character with mild autism not explicitly stated on page
Dysfunctional family dynamics/parental abandonment/long term effects of parentification
Threats against children
House fire (MCs and children inside, no injuries)
Unhealthy coping mechanisms (drinking, mostly off page, stops early in the book)
Unhealthy coping mechanism (excessive exercising)
PTSD symptoms
Moments of disordered eating during stressful periods (lack of appetite)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: Sort of; a separation, relationship in crisis
POV: 3rd person, multi
Genre: Political thriller/romantic suspense
Pairing: Main couple: M/M. Side characters/POV characters in FF relationship.
Strict roles or versatile: No switching during book but will switch in the future
Main characters’ age: 22 and 28 (I think)
Series: Series
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 352
Happy ending: Yes
“I love you, Connor.” Theo whispered the words softly into Connor’s hair. That tiny little touch and those words were what broke the dam. Connor completely fell apart in Theo's arms and he held him through every single sob that tore from his chest. He was breathless. He was broken. He was beautiful. And Theo would never, ever let him suffer alone again.
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