Review: Nicky - Willow Thomas

Nicky by Willow Thomas
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Nicky from Willow Thomas is book one in the Fallen Gargoyles MC and boy is it a sweet and steamy read. The story focuses on Nicky, a young man who finds out that his parents have lied to him for years on who his biological father is. When he finds out, he knows that he wants to find him and decides to track him down. On his way though he has a hot one-night stand with a guy who rocks his world, but due to everything that is going on with him he leaves the next morning, thinking about the guy but not expecting to bump into him again when he meets his father and to also find out that his one night stand was his step-brother, Booker.

Booker is a tattoo artist who knows his place in the world, when he has a one-night stand who he can’t stop thinking about, he is more than surprised when he finds out that it was his stepbrother who he slept with. But Booker knows that Nicky is the one for him and he is going to show Nicky how special he is, even when some roadblocks are thrown in the way.

Overall, this was  super sweet and steamy MM book about finding out where you belong. Although there was some drama, these two characters have their tribe. It is a quick read so its fast paced with some insta-love but totally enjoyable and a good way to wile away a few hours!

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Review: Luca: The Bianchi Brothers - L.M. Fox

Luca: The Bianchi Brothers by L.M. Fox
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Luca by LM Fox is part of the Bianchi brother series and boy is it a good one. The story focuses on Jillian and Luca. Jillian is a single parent of 3 kids, she is strong, hard working and loves her kids and is just trying to make it through each day. Jillian meets Luca in the emergency room and there is an instant attraction between the two, but both Luca and Jillian have gone through their share of tragedy and heartbreak and although they have an attraction, they are nervous to start anything. But feelings are hard to ignore, and Luca knows that he will go to the end of the earth to protect Jillian and her children against his own family if he needs too.

Luca was a great character and really stepped up when he needed to, and Jillian is a wonderful mother. Scenes between the two characters are sweet and spicy, add into that the characters baggage of sadness, heartbreak and determination to be strong, this is a wonderful book with some wonderful characters. If this is your first foray into LM Fox’s books, it isn’t going to be the last one you pick up! Overall, a really great read!

ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review. All opinions are my own. 😊

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New Release: Flurry - Alison Rhymes

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🏒 MMF

🏒 Coach’s Daughter

🏒 LGBTQA+

🏒 Hockey Romance

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Willa
I’ve been in love with him for years, despite knowing he could never be mine.

Now his charming new boyfriend is determined to include me in all their plans.

Zander
I’ve been infatuated with him for years, despite us being in different states.

Now we’re living in the same city with the only woman who’s come close to holding my heart.

Damian
I’ve been intrigued by her for years, despite us never knowing each other.

Now I just need to convince the two people I care most about that three is better than two.

Flurry is an MMF Hockey Romance

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Review: Finn - Ruby Raynes

Finn by Ruby Raynes
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Finn by Ruby Raynes is book one in the Love in Ink series, and it is a wonderful M/M story. The story focuses on the relationship between Spencer and Finn. Spencer is a sweet, nerdy young man who has recently gone through a tragedy but is balancing going to college and running a business. Enter Finn, a hot, young man who has moved across the country and is being chased by ghosts. Given a chance to live the life he knows he wants, he unexpectedly gets a friend in Spencer, but things start heating up pretty quickly between the pair. The only issue is the baggage that both of them bring to the relationship.

This was a lovely story with some steamy scenes, two characters who have found their own family (and an overzealous cat) and some good times had by all. I loved the sense of family in this story and also the dialogue that Finn has with his sister (which is also heartbreaking). Spencer is sweet and spicy at the same time, and a young man who is figuring out where he belongs whilst trying to stay true to himself.

I can’t wait to read more in this series as it was just wonderful. If you like your M/M tropes with some great characters, steaminess and a huge sense of family and belonging, then this is one for you!

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Review: Flurry - Alison Rhymes

Flurry by Alison Rhymes
My rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars

Flurry is book 2 in the Seattle Blades series by Alison Rhymes. The book tells the story of Willa, Zander and Damien. Willa has had it bad for her older sister’s best friend Zander for years, but she has always thought he was gay, especially when his ‘boyfriend’ comes to one of his hockey matches to watch him play. Willa hits it off instantly with Damien but is confused about her feelings for both him and Zander. Throw together three characters that have some wild emotions for each other, and you’ve got a complex story, with so much love, fun times and some hockey thrown into the mix.

I love that we get to see what all the characters in this book are feeling and going through, their relationship isn’t easy, neither is what they bring into the relationship (but that’s how they work). I loved Willa from the moment I read about her, she is refreshingly honest and witty and just seems to be the missing piece for the two men. Zander and Damien’s relationship is complicated even before Willa enters the picture (and I definitely will have to read previous books  by this author to know more about Damien!). But this book just works, it deals with difficult topics in a beautiful way and kind of grabs hold of you and doesn’t let you go. Throw in some amazing characters and you just have a really good read! I for one can’t wait to read more from this author!

ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review. All opinions are my own. 😊

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Release Blitz: The Fool - Lani Lynn Vale

 

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Title: The Fool

Series: Welcome to the Circus #7

Author: Lani Lynn Vale

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: April 1, 2024

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I don’t know who needs to hear this but take a day off from being the bigger person. Fuck some shit up.

Those words were said to him by a stranger in the airport. And from that moment on, he’s only had eyes for her.

Too bad they met when she was taking off for three months to parts unknown. Otherwise, Keene Day—yes, that was really his godforsaken name—would’ve tried a little harder to get her info.

Lucky for him, fate takes pity on him.

They meet over and over again in the airport. First in the security line, then at the terminal where they’re both on the same plane. Finally, after a few delayed flights, an emergency landing, and a six-hour road trip, he finally pulls his head out of his ass long enough to get her info.

And over the next few weeks, they talk over the phone and get to know each other.

But fate is funny.

Just as easily as it can bring you to a person, it can tear them away, too.

And Ande Carter’s life is about to take a turn for the worse.

But Keene is there for it all. The good, bad, and ugly.

Whether she wants him there or not.

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Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.

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Review: The Fool - Lani Lynn Vale

The Fool by Lani Lynn Vale
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

The Fool by Lani Lynn Vale tells the story of Keene and Ande.  Keene and Ande first make each other’s acquaintance in an airport and from there it is insta-love. When Ande has something tragic happening in her life, Keene thinks nothing of being by her side and helping her through the process, especially when it puts her life in danger. Keene and Ande just click as characters as well as with each other’s families. I love that Keene is a strong man but can be vulnerable with Ande, especially when he tells her about his life and his mission and how that may affect his relationship with her. He doesn’t shy away from the hard things.

The same can be said for Ande, she has an inner strength inside of her and such a supportive family. She wants the truth and having Keene by her side makes her fight for it. I especially enjoyed the banter that both characters had with their families, in particular their siblings, it definitely made you feel like you were standing in their house whilst they aggravated each other.

As with many of Lani Lynn Vale books the characters are often funny, strong, have great connections and feel like family. Overall, a good, quick read with some suspense and lots of romance!

ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review. All opinions are my own. 😊

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