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May 23rd, 2013
 See the Light by Cassandra Carr
Publisher: Loose-Id
Genre: GLBT, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, M/M
Length: Novel
Summary:
Hockey player Jason Monroe lives a double life—star defenseman and soon-to-be Olympian on the ice and closeted gay man outside the rink. A serious relationship is out of the question, and Jason makes do with anonymous sex in barroom bathrooms, not willing to take the chance on coming out as gay in a decidedly macho sport.
Advisor to the US Olympic hockey team Patrick Parker knows a thing or two about being a professional hockey player who’s not out. He’s fifteen years older than Jason, and when he senses the sexy younger man is interested, he knows he shouldn’t give in to the attraction.
The two men can’t keep their hands off each other, though, and with each heated encounter it gets harder to hide their relationship. When their world blows up around them, forcing them into the limelight, though, will their love survive or be put on ice?
Lasha’s Review:
 Hockey, the Olympics and one closeted gay man is what See the Light is all about. Jason Monroe is training for the Olympics. He’s sexy, athletic and deeply in lust with his team’s advisor, Patrick Parker. Despite being attracted to each other, the men agree it would be problematic to enter into a relationship. Trouble is they can’t keep their hands off of one another. When disaster occurs, will they crawl back into their closets or expose their real selves to the world?
What I liked about See the Light was the May-December romance between Jason and Patrick. Their chemistry was off the charts, and was the best part of the novel for me. Every aspect of their relationship was fascinating. But, my real issue with See the Light and why I did not rate it higher, was despite the plot being about a potential Olympic hockey player, we really did not get a lot of sports action. And in a book about a professional athlete, I want to read about the game. I wanted the nitty gritty of the hockey world and didn’t get it.
So while I enjoyed See the Light on a few levels, mainly, the chemistry between the two main characters and their coming out plot; an opportunity to showcase hockey for the reader was lost in my mind. But still, recommended for people who like May-December romances and an Out For You storyline.
Rated 3 ½ Delightful Divas by Lasha!
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May 17th, 2013
 Controlling the Burn by Tonya Ramagos
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: GLBT, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, M/M
Length: 92 pages
Summary:
Drew Ward knows how to keep his head in the game and, now that he’s accomplished his mission to become one of the elite Loveland Smoke Jumpers, he’s turning his attention to the man he’s wanted nearly half his life. Seasoned smoke jumper Wesley Payton might be twenty years older, but he’s one hotbed of perfection Drew aims to have, and he won’t stop his pursuit until Wesley belongs to him.
Wesley has avoided being caught alone with Drew for six weeks, but he hasn’t managed to evade the fire burning inside him for the younger man. Drew is sinfully sexy, dangerously tempting, and Wesley knows if he lets the man get too close he’ll be toast. But Drew isn’t a man who backs off easily, and when Wesley suddenly finds himself in the man’s arms, he knows he’s parachuted into a wildfire he won’t be able to control.
Lasha’s Review:
Who doesn’t love a good firefighter romance novel? Tonya Ramagos doesn’t disappoint with her new book, Controlling the Burn. Rookie smoke jumper Drew Ward had just landed his dream job and now wants to win the man who he’s had a crush on for years, Wesley Payton. Yes, there may be a twenty year age difference between the two men and Wesley knew Drew’s father – they were smoke jumpers together before he died – but the chemistry simmering between the two men cannot be denied. With fire season starting will Drew finally get his man?
In the past, I’ve been drawn into buying a firefighter novel with a good blurb and a pretty cover, only to be disappointed when I read the book. That is not the case with Controlling the Burn. The story is excellent, I love a good May-December romance and the overall realism of the book gets high marks too. In some scenes I really felt as if I was there with Drew fighting fires! Add in some scorching love scenes, an intriguing back story with Wesley having been friends with Drew’s deceased father and this novel hit all my buttons.
So, if you like sexy firemen, one younger guy on a mission to seduce the object of his desire and an interesting storyline, then Controlling the Burn is the book for you! Recommended.
Rated 4.5 Delightful Divas by Lasha!
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May 16th, 2013
 Storm Season by Nicola Cameron
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: GLBT, Erotic Contemporary, Mutli Partners, M/M/M
Length: 390 pages
Summary:
Ian West had his summer all planned out — go down to Florida, stay in his family’s beach cottage on Olympic Cove, and work on his science fiction novel. But his plans get thrown for a loop when gorgeous twin sea gods Bythos and Aphros show up in the cove and inform him he’s their fated consort. As if that wasn’t enough, something in the Gulf of Mexico is turning mermaids into legendary monsters and gods into demons. Now, Ian not only has to navigate the complicated waters of a ménage relationship with twin sea gods, he also has to stop an insane deity and save the whole damn planet. No pressure.
Samhain Queene’s Review:
 I could not put this book down. I was a little worried about the Greek mythology piece of the story because of my background in Classics. But all of it was handled really well and showed a very modern take. What tied it all together was the environmental aspect. Showing how something like an oil spill can negatively affect the world.
Ian’s relationship with Bythos and Aphros was handled well. I liked seeing how their connection to the water was exacerbated by the human danger to the environment. The trio had lots of ups and downs, but all of them were important to the overall lead up to the conclusion.
Storm Season by Nicola Cameron was a great story with an important message. Definitely worth the time to read.
Rated 4 Delightful Divas by Samhain Queene!
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May 15th, 2013
 Whisper by L.A Brookes
Series: Feral Riders
Publisher: The Ravens Books
Genre: GLBT, Paranormal, Erotic Romance, M/M
Length: 30 pages
Summary:
Parker Steward is a werewolf on the prowl. Although his kind is supposed to mate for life, he and his friends have chosen a different path. Fate doesn’t care about their plans. As his feral pack members begin falling in love and mating with humans, he knows it’s only a matter of time before it’s his turn. Thomas Maverick is everything a man should be—hard-working, smart, and sexy as hell.
Evelise’s Review:
 Whisper by LA Brookes was a wonderful addition to the Feral Riders series. Each book leads the reader closer to all the wolves finding their mates; a feat which none of them ever thought possible. Patrick is part of the pack of riders, going through life, raising hell, until one by one the mighty shall fall. While in town, Patrick is attracted to and discovers a local rancher Thomas, is his mate. Soon the two unite and the sex explodes.
Ms. Brookes provides hot, sexy men and steamy sex as Patrick and Thomas come together. What more can a reader want than a studly biker and a drink of water cowboy? Whisper may be short in pages, but it is long on eroticism. What I like about Ms. Brookes style of writing is that her characters are real and have no qualms about who they are. The feral wolves take what they want, yet all display a tenderness that can only be found when they are united with their destined mate. Patrick was exactly that character. His blasé attitude emanated from the pages as did his tough exterior, except when in contact with Thomas. Patrick was absolutely endearing.
As a fan of the series, I look forward to the next book as each wolf finds his mate and adventure.
Rated 4 Delightful Divas by Evelise!
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May 13th, 2013
 Surviving Elite High: Senior Year by John H Ames
Series: Surviving Elite High, Book #2
Publisher: Ai Press
Genre: GLBT, Young Adult, M/M
Length: 152 pages
Summary:
And you thought last year was full of drama, suspense and romance? You ain’t seen nothing yet!
After a summer of love, hard work and…ahem…cohabitation, Nick and John are beginning their senior year. However, putting the memory of last year’s turbulent events at Elite High behind them proves harder than ever. Mysterious notes begin to appear inside John’s locker. Something is definitely wrong since the writer of the notes is none other than Matthew Ward, the homicidal student who nearly killed John. Is Matthew now free to finish what he started?
As if that weren’t bad enough, a new girl at school has an obsession with Nick that makes her do terrible things, things that threaten to tear Nick and John apart at every turn. Will Nick and John ever find happiness and stability together? Or will they end up going their separate ways?
All of these questions and more will be answered in part two of the Surviving Elite High saga!
Publisher’s note and advisory: Part one of the Surviving Elite High saga is available from Budding Moon Press. This novel contains a graphic rape scene (not between the romantic couple).
Samhain Queene’s Review:
I really wanted to like Surviving Elite High: Senior Year by John H. Ames more than I did. I had similar issues reading this one as I did with book one.
Time moves really fast for Nick and John. New and old enemies work together to tear them apart. Jealousy and misunderstandings almost push the couple apart. Some of these issues really should have been shown more and worked through differently to actually make Nick and John stronger as a couple and as individuals.
Surviving Elite High: Senior Year is a good book if you don’t mind quick and easy resolutions to problems. I would have enjoyed the books more if they had been longer and went more into the character development and story building.
Rated 3.5 Delightful Divas by Samhain Queene!
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May 10th, 2013
 The Perfect Sub by Jayson Locke
Series: 1 Night Stand
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: GLBT, M/M, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, BDSM
Length: 31 pages
Summary:
Drew Prescott thinks he has to be perfect to attract the Dom of his dreams. However, after a year of repressing his true personality, he must face the fact that Dominant Holt Benedict still isn’t interested. In a desperate effort to move on with his life, he contacts Madame Eve, requesting a Dominant who will make him forget Holt so he can try to heal his broken heart. But when his date demonstrates a different way of seeing things, their one night changes everything and forces Drew to recognize the difference between being a perfect sub and offering perfect submission to the man he craves.
Evelise’s Review:
The Perfect Sub by Jayson Locke was a sinfully, sexy venture in the 1Night Stand series, a series which I thoroughly enjoy. Drew is a submissive and attempted to create in himself the perfect sub as he desired to capture the attention of Dom Holt Benedict. Drew has been pining over Holt for some time but through chatter, he heard that Holt only desired the perfect sub. In his attempt to recreate himself into perfection Drew unwillingly pushed Holt further away.
In his angst and his need to eradicate Holt from his system, Drew contacted Madame Eve of the 1Night Stand agency and requested a date to assist him in getting over Holt. As always Madame Eve knows what’s best and in the case of Drew, the best is Holt.
Holt’s dominant personality radiated through the pages as Jayson Locke described him both emotionally and physically. I truly felt like I was able to connect with Holt and his desire for Drew.
The author gave Drew strength of character and a sense of reality; most decidedly when Drew realized that his perfect submission was only perfect when it exuded through the one that truly loved him. Jayson Locke allowed Drew to mature in his submission as Drew forged a bond with Holt, permitting Holt to see his inner beauty, flaws and all. In that, perfection was achieved.
The sex was steamy with a sprinkle of kink. An erotically, delightful quick read, The Perfect Sub is a great addition to the 1Night Stand series.
Rated 4 Delightful Divas by Evelise!
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May 4th, 2013
 Surviving Elite High by John H Ames
Series: Surviving Elite High, book #1
Publisher: Storm Moon Press
Genre: GLBT, Young Adult, M/M
Length: 139 pages
Summary:
John Henry Ames is a sixteen-year-old boy from a small New Jersey town. John is humble, shy and studious. He lives as an outcast in the shadows of an elite high school where he is tormented by two psychopathic bullies.
On the verge of dropping out of school due to overdue payments, a teacher enrolls him in a tutoring program where he meets the school’s star quarterback and hero, Nick Anthony Hawking. Since he was doing poorly in several subjects, Nick needs John’s help to pass and graduate high school. As John becomes closer to the jock, he develops a strong affection towards him even though Nick has a strong reputation of sleeping around with a lot of women. Nick becomes his friend and protector in school. Their sincere friendship helps to bring out the best in each of them, even as several tragedies, like a school shooting, threaten to change their young lives forever.
Samhain Queene’s Review:
I’m torn. Surviving Elite High by John H. Ames is a great story. It deals with a lot of issues Young Adults deal with no matter where they go to school – bullying, coming out, parents, grades, and falling in love. Bullying and grades are what bring John and Nick together. Nick breaks up an altercation between John and his biggest bully. John takes on a tutoring job to stay at Elite High. Surprising to John is that Nick is who he will be tutoring.
Their friendship grows during the time they spend studying together. It’s not until John is seriously injured that things begin to change. John tells Nick how he feels. It takes a while for Nick to figure everything out. But once he does, he moves full speed ahead which knocks his world completely off balance.
I think my main problem is how fast things move. I like when a good story pulls you in and speeds you along on the journey of the characters. At times, I was swept up in the story, but there were moments where I would stop and wonder about some of the things happening.
Mr. Ames has two great characters and a wonderful story in Surviving Elite High. I look forward to seeing what happens next for Nick and John.
Rated 3 ½ Delightful Divas by Samhain Queene!
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May 3rd, 2013
 Rentboy by Fyn Alexander
Publisher: Loose-Id
Genre: GLBT, Suspense, M/M, Erotic Romance
Length: Long Novel
Summary:
Gay, nerdy and extremely shy, scientist Dr. Edward Atherton is desperate for his first sexual encounter in order to avoid being a 30
year old virgin. With his birthday fast approaching, he gives up traditional routes and goes in search of a prostitute. The young Goth
he meets in a back alley in Soho, London, isn’t exactly what he had in mind, but he soon finds himself in bed with Fox Baillie having the sexiest time of his life.
When he wakes up to find Fox gone and with him Edward’s computer, he feels embarrassed and used. Problem: still he can’t get the skinny, pale young man with the black hair and eye makeup out of his mind. He finds Fox once again in the alley and is treated to a hand job up against the grimy wall.
The last thing Fox expected when he’s ordered by his ex-military father to seduce Dr. Atherton and steal his computer is that he’ll
actually find the dude sexy and enjoy the encounter. Ignoring the danger from his brutal father, he continues to seek out Eddie to continue what they started. But what kind of future is there for a scientist and a rentboy?
Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: male/male sexual practices, self-injury, violence.
Samhain Queene’s Review:
I have to say when I began reading Rentboy by Fyn Alexander, I had a hard time. I couldn’t really get into it. But as I was pushing through and things started to unravel for Fox, I was hooked. I couldn’t put it down.
Fox and Eddie were great characters from the beginning. Definite opposites, but perfect for each other. Fox posed as a rentboy to get close to Eddie and steal his laptop. Fox had no idea what his father was involved in until it was almost too late. Eddie was so trusting and dreading his upcoming birthday that he believed everything Fox said. But just when Fox tried to protect Eddie, all the lies between them made it hard for Eddie to believe the truth.
One of the best moments in Rentboy is a visit from two of my favorite Fyn Alexander couples, Kael and Angel. Rentboy is a good read. Just remember that it starts a bit slow, but once things begin to be revealed, it really picks up.
Rated 4 Delightful Divas by Samhain Queene!
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May 2nd, 2013
 Black Dog by LM Somerton
Publisher: Total-E-Bound
Genre: GLBT, BDSM, Paranormal, Erotic Romance, M/M
Length: 52 pages
Summary:
Can a ghostly hound tell the difference between love and fear? Will man’s best friend save the day?
Garrick and Tristan thought they were done with hauntings when they rid themselves of the evil ghost of Gabriel Blackthorne. But it seems that their connection to the supernatural runs deeper when howls in the night and glimpses of glowing red eyes gradually manifest into sightings of a mysterious black dog.
The ghostly hound seems to be protecting Tristan, but from what?
A group of friends visiting for the weekend provide a welcome distraction, but one of them would like to be more than friends with Garrick. Frankie sees Tristan as nothing more than a temporary inconvenience and does everything in his power to tempt Garrick away.
Rejected by Garrick, Frankie goes to extreme lengths to get his attention, using Tristan as his pawn in a very disturbing game.
How do you demonstrate the difference between love and fear when bondage and submission are parts of the equation? Will the Black Dog fulfil its role as protector or will Tristan pay the ultimate price for love?
Reader Advisory: This book contains an established MM D/s relationship, with plenty of hot kinkiness. Outside of this dynamic, the story also features non-consensual kidnap and physical violence.
Samhain Queene’s Review:
Black Dog was a great sequel to The Portrait by LM Somerton.
This time Tristan is the one being haunted, but the ghostly dog is trying to protect not control. The more Tristan and Garrrick spend time figuring out who or what the dog represents, the closer they become and the more insecure Tristan becomes. A weekend visit by some of Garrick’s friends sends things even more over the edge for the couple. Frankie, Garrick’s friend, wants to be more than friends. And he does his best to come between the couple.
I loved the ups and downs that happened even more in Black Dog by Ms. Somerton. The growth of the characters is handled remarkably well. Loved how the two books tied together.
Rated 4 Delightful Divas by Samhain Queene!
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May 2nd, 2013
 The Portrait by LM Somerton
Publisher: Total-E-Bound
Genre: GLBT, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, M/M
Length: 75 pages
Summary:
Can shy, submissive Tristan become dominant enough to rid himself of a malevolent ghostly rival and find his happily ever after?
When Tristan Lindsay takes a job cataloguing the library at Faversham Park, home of rock star Marcus Balen, he also accepts a role as companion to Balen’s artist son, Garrick.
Garrick is beautiful and talented. He’s also demanding and infuriating. He uses Tristan as an unwilling model, shamelessly manipulating the shy boy’s emotions to draw out his submissive tendencies.
Drawn into the enigmatic artist’s world, Tristan discovers a side of himself that he didn’t realise existed. Although afraid of his own feelings, he learns to trust Garrick and falls deeply in love.
But Garrick has a secret that could tear them apart. A ghostly rival objects to Tristan’s presence in Garrick’s life. As the spectre’s malevolence increases, the young lovers must search for clues to the haunting and find a way to exorcise the jealous ghost. What they find leads them down a path that challenges the dynamics of their relationship. Will their love be strong enough to overcome its supernatural opposition, or will there be no happily ever after?
Reader Advisory: This book contains references to homophobic hate crime and paranormal sexual assault. It also contains a hot, virginal librarian and the brooding, dominant artist who lusts after him…There are scenes of consensual D/s and dubious consent in relation to the characters switching roles.
Samhain Queene’s Review:
The Portrait by LM Somerton was a well-crafted ghost story.
I was drawn in by the blurb and was sucked into the story by the two main characters. The slowly building relationship between Tristan and Garrick is made that much more awkward by the ghost. As they search for information on the ghost and why he was haunting Garrick made the whole story that much better.
I really enjoyed seeing Tristan and Garrick’s relationship evolve. Even though Garrick is the more self-confident of the couple, being stalked and harassed by a ghost shook him most of the time. Ms. Somerton created a wonderful back story that overlaid the modern story of Garrick and Tristan wonderfully.
The Portrait is one I would definitely read again.
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April 26th, 2013
 Compromises for His Moose by Charlie Richards
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Genre: Erotic, Paranormal Romance, GLBT, M/M
Length: 97 pages
Summary:
When Adam Kingston decides to enjoy a cat nap in tiger form, he never thought he’d be woken by the cries of young moose shifters, nor did he expect to need to save them from a douchy wolf shifter and his buddies. The day takes a turn for the better when he’s pleasantly surprised to discover the moose’s brother, Noah Oleander, is his mate. Except Noah is in the closet, is the legal guardian for his two siblings, and is on the run for attacking his alpha’s son. Can Adam get Noah to stick around long enough to find a way to help him? Or, will Noah decide it’s easier to grab his siblings and keep on running?
Evelise’s Review:
Compromises for His Moose is a charming tale of love and compromise when lives are intertwined and responsibilities are needed. Adam Kingston is part of Kontra’s Pack and meets moose shifter, Noah Oleander, when he rescues Noah’s younger siblings. Adam’s tiger recognizes that Noah is his mate and immediately is drawn to the young man.
Noah not only brings his siblings into the fold, but also a full bag of trouble that Adam and his pack must help rectify. Ms. Richards delivers a short, sweet story that continues the exploits of Kontra’s Menagerie. I appreciate that although she continues each story with a different character, the other shifters and mates are included in the new book.
Noah was sensitive and sensible as his main goal in life was to tend for his younger siblings. Ms. Richards conveyed stoicism and trust in her portrayal of Noah, thus making him an endearing character. Adam delivered love and conviction as he immediately recognized the importance of Noah’s relationship with his brother and sister and places their happiness and safety above all. Noah and Adam were able to compromise a position where mutual satisfaction was attained for all.
Compromises for His Moose is an enjoyable addition to the series; a series that contains sensitive characters and wonderful writing. It is easy to see that Ms. Richards is fully vested in their stories.
Rated 3.5 Delightful Divas by Evelise!
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April 26th, 2013
 Dealing with the Past by Toni Griffin
Series: The Thompson Agency Book #2
Publisher: Silver Publishing
Genre: GLBT, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, M/M
Length: 152 pages
Summary:
When Aiden goes to the Thompson Agency for help saying goodbye to his ex-lover, the last person he expected to find was Jackson, his high school bully. On the other hand, Jackson didn’t expect to find out that Aiden was his mate.
Aiden Montgomery’s lover died unexpectedly at work. His boss, Noah, suggests he go to the Thompson Agency to help him say goodbye. What Aiden didn’t expect was to run into someone from his past. Someone he never wanted to set eyes on again.
Jackson Thompson has worked hard to change his ways and attitude towards others. When his most recent client refuses to work with him he’s baffled as to why. Finding out Aiden is his mate throws Jackson for a loop, realising he’s the same person Jackson bullied in high school could mean the end to his mating before it even began.
But someone doesn’t want Aiden’s ex raised from the dead.
Evelise’s Review:
Dealing with the Past delivered emotional turmoil as two lost souls finally were able to come together to rectify a past that had caused internal damage. Aidan Montgomery had been bullied and tormented throughout high school. Jackson Thompson was part of the bullying crowd. Years later, Aidan sought out the Thompson Agency in order to say good bye to his recently deceased lover. When he sees Jackson, Aidan sees red and storms from the agency, but not before Jackson touches him and realizes Aidan Montgomery is his mate.
Jackson has no idea why Aidan stormed from the agency. All he knows is that his mate is walking out of his life. Toni Griffin delivered a story of love and trust from beginning to end. I admired Aidan’s resilience in survival and also Jackson’s willingness to acknowledge his faults and rectify them.
Ms. Griffin gave the reader romance and not just sex. The characters developed throughout the story and achieved personal growth. Ms. Griffin’s characterization of Jackson dealt with inner demons that needed to be expunged and the only way to accomplish this was to romance his mate, slow and easy, while forgiving himself of his past digressions. Jackson Thompson was a man anyone could fall in love with. And Aidan Montgomery did. I adored Aidan’s spirit and his ability to make his mate work for the relationship sans being overly coy or leading Jackson on. The men were truly the other half of their soul.
Toni Griffin melded two very different personalities, created a beautiful love story and delivered a wonderful read. I look forward to reading more about the Thompson Family in the Thompson Agency Series.
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April 25th, 2013
 The Good Boy by J.A. Rock and Lisa Henry
Publisher: Loose-Id
Genre: GLBT, BDSM, M/M, Contemporary Erotic Romance
Length: Long Novel
Summary:
Introverted college student Lane Moredock is in a bad place. His mother has been arrested for securities fraud, his father is on the run, and everyone, including the SEC, suspects Lane knows where the missing millions are. Lane, with no money and nowhere to live, makes a desperate deal that lands him in trouble and leaves him unwilling to trust a so-called Dom again.
Photographer Derek Fields lost money to the Moredocks, and is as sure as anyone that Lane is guilty despite his claims. A chance meeting with Lane shows him there might be something more to the young man than arrogance and privilege, and Derek wonders if Lane might be just what he’s been looking for: a sub with the potential to be a life partner.
As Lane slowly begins to open up to Derek and explore his needs as a submissive, the investigation closes tighter around him. Lane might be everything that Derek wants, but first Derek needs to trust that Lane is innocent–and Lane needs to trust Derek with the truth.
Evelise’s Review:
The Good Boy was more than I hoped for when I read this very intense collaboration by authors J.A.Rock and Lisa Henry. The story details the life of rich boy Landon Moredock and easy-going Derek Fields.
Lane is the product of an overindulgent family life style, one where he was sheltered from the ways of the world and where he relied on his family for substance. His mother was arrested for security fraud and his father has fled the country to avoid arrest, trusted clients are out millions of dollars and now Lane is homeless; sans shelter and money.
Derek is a photographer, who at thirty seven is still trying to find himself. He is a Dominant with proclivities to the BDSM lifestyle, but currently has no submissive. Derek has also been financially hurt by the securities fraud of the Moredock family.
J.A.Rock and Lisa Henry depict two lost souls waywardly wandering with little direction and no one to ground them. Lane, homeless, enlists the assistance of a family friend, one that he crushed on for many years. The trust Lane felt for Anton was betrayed in the most sadistic and heinous manner.
The story eludes to drug induced non-consensual sex and torture, but only in flashbacks. The incidences were essential to the story as they helped define the road Lane navigated. The authors tactfully wrote the scenes with as much detail as possible without crossing a line, allowing for the reader’s imagination to take over.
Puppy play was also a part of the story line. In this reviewer’s opinion, the puppy play was not meant as an act of humiliation but as a cleansing of the soul. Lane clearly had no control over his life when he met Derek. Derek befriended him, wanting nothing in return, but hoping to form a relationship. Once Lane put on the collar, (which he did of his own volition with Derek nowhere to be found), he was able to transform himself into another plane of existence where he was the one in control. Words were not needed, only gestures and touches. Lane guided and facilitated the play, permitting Derek to sooth and pet, easing him into the world of sensuality.
The Good Boy was brilliantly written and conveyed. J.A.Rock and Lisa Henry wrote thoughts that contained deeper meaning and messages, which transferred into an erotically emotional story. Personal growth prevailed and two souls entwined.
A story worthy of any aficionado of psychology and the emotional turmoil displayed when a person attempts to find their place in the world.
Rated 5 Delightful Divas and Recommended Read by Evelise!
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