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THAT MAFIOSO MAGIC BY NICHOLAS BELLA: AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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  SUMMARY   Private detective Adrian Elias knows what trouble looks like, and ruthless mobster and lion shifter Sage Tamir was just that, with a capital "T". On top of smelling like heaven, the man has the face of an angel, with a body made for unbridled sin. A combination Adrian finds very hard to resist.  Unfortunately, someone is trying to kill Sage, and they’re using magic to do it. Sage usually takes these types of matters into his own hands, but this time, he’s out of his league. He believes the only person who can help him is the down-on-his-luck detective. Problem is, Adrian doesn't want to take his case because he feels it may be too dangerous. Never mind the volcanic-level attraction they seem to share for each other raising the stakes. Magic and mayhem awaits.  Listener advisory: For ages 18 and older. Strong adult situations and language. A sarcastic PI and a no-nonsense mobster will keep you resisting pause way past your bedtime. Best order that pizza, becaus

SACRED GUARDIAN (1-2) BY JA JAKEN: AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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  SUMMARY   Through the Last Door Sacred Guardian, Book 1 When Kaori Sansa’s father dies, he is forced to return home to claim the throne as the rightful heir of the country of Kazure. In the aftermath of his father’s death, he learns that the country he loves is riddled with corruption, and is hovering on the brink of war.  Will he be able to hold the kingdom together despite the odds that are stacked against it and, somehow, unlock the buried powers of Shinja, the Sacred Beast of Kazure? Eater of Dreams Sacred Guardian, Book 2 Kaori Sansa has uncovered the truth about Shinja, the Sacred Guardian of Kazure, but the country he is sworn to protect is far from secure. War presses hard from the east, and unrest from within Kazure's borders threatens to undermine what little control he has managed to gain over his subjects.  Furthermore, there are those who question his choice in pursuing a relationship with Hunter - quite possibly even those who are closest to him, and whom he has mos

LET THERE BE LIGHT BY A.M. JOHNSON: AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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  SUMMARY His world was water and rhythm. Hard work and drive kept Royal O'Connell one step ahead of his competition. His spot on the swim team, keeping his scholarship, was the only plan that mattered.   His world was ebony and ivory. Natural talent and ambition set Camden Morgan apart from the other music majors. His dedication scored him a full ride.   Normally, their paths would have never crossed...but when Royal meets his best friend's new roommate, his big plan and Camden's controlled environment faces a variable that could destroy it all: attraction.   The world they live in had no room for error. That undeniable pull between them was dangerous, and neither one of them could've prepared for the choice they'd have to make.   Love isn't always an easy road, and when everything they've worked for is on the line, they'll have to decide if being together is worth the risk.   REVIEW This was a sweet opposites attract, low angst, college romance. Camden

HERE'S THE DEAL BY STEPHAN PRIDE & KASHEL CHAR : BOOK REVIEW

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SUMMARY   Daniel is driving his new sports car from Cincinnati to Nashville, he notices a hitchhiker thumbing on the side of the highway. In the blink of an eye, a simple game plan forms in the young scholar’s mind.    Pulling over, the student offers the sexy older man a ride…with conditions.   Mike accepts the conditional offer from the very handsome and arrogant rich boy. The deal was a simple one…at first. REVIEW   This was a quick steamy read, which I ended up finishing in a single sitting. I was expecting this to be a one shot, sexy erotica, but this is so much more. The characters are real, relatable and well fleshed out. Daniel wants to explore his carnal desires with another man, and Mike provides him the perfect opportunity. Mike is a family man, who didn't expect a simple deal to go that far. But Daniel is sinfully domimating and is willing to pull all the stops to make sure Mike complies. As the characters explore their themselves and their needs, they quickly form a bo

FREE PASS ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT BY CHARA CROFT : BOOK REVIEW

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  SUMMARY   A sex slave on a leash is the last thing I would have thought of to distract me from my ex. That’s the nice thing about my roommate, though. With him around, I don’t have to be the one to think of all the good ideas. CAIN: Jackson wants to dress me up in a leather harness tonight, and since I kinda like doing what he says, I’m down with that. I’m no Dom, though. In fact, I always thought I was pretty vanilla. But I can’t deny that the idea of heading to the annual Halloween party I can’t get out of attending with a cute little twink on a leash is… uh, well. Let’s just say I don’t hate it. Not sure who Jackson has in mind for me but I trust him. And besides, it’s all just pretend, right? Of course, he did say I get a free pass tonight, so if the twink is willing... I have a secret, but I don’t feel guilty even if I know it’s wrong. Besides, brotherly love is a virtue, right? And since I already know that my big brother will never notice me that way, what’s the harm in a few

BULLY RESCUE BY KI BRIGHTLY : BOOK REVIEW

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SUMMARY   The Washed-Up Fighter Who Can’t Play Nice Peter Gaffin can be downright vicious, even while using a wheelchair. For years the former back-alley boxer has not only been terrified men from his past would exact their vengeance, but also of his sexuality. After an incident with the cops, Peter is on his way to prison. Behind bars, he won’t be able to repress his fears by being a reclusive alcoholic—or hide himself from the men who once preyed on him. The Protective Prison Guard Drew Greene has been working at Trident Falls Correctional for one reason: to keep track of the facility’s most dangerous inmate. The day Peter arrives at the prison, Drew’s solitary mission becomes something more. Peter gradually charms him and he wants to keep Peter safe. When he learns they share a dark secret, one that has ruled and ruined both their lives, Drew’s horror makes him even more determined to protect Peter. Targeted by Their Past Things look up when Peter is released from prison. Drew takes

JUST A BIT BOSSY BY ALESSANDRA HAZARD : BOOK REVIEW

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SUMMARY   Boss from hell. Satan personified. A tyrant everyone fears. Nate Parrish loathes his boss from the moment they meet. Raffaele Ferrara is probably the most insufferable, domineering man in the world. He doesn't seem to understand that his personal assistant isn't actually his personal slave. He expects Nate to do his bidding with a single word. He expects that Nate's whole life will revolve around him. He expects other, entirely unreasonable things, even though they're both straight and there's supposed to be a line your boss should never cross. Apparently, as his personal assistant, Nate has to assist him... personally. Except Nate knows it's just a game. His boss is straight. He knows Raffaele just wants to make him angry enough to quit. But Nate has always been too stubborn for his own good, and he's determined to be the best assistant his boss has ever had, no matter how insane—or inappropriate—Raffaele's orders may become. Before long, the

HOW TO CATCH A BIKER BY ANA ASHLEY : AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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SUMMARY   What do you do when you meet the tall, gruff silver fox of your dreams? You flirt, pretend it didn’t happen, and secretly admire his assets. For research purposes, of course. I came to Chester Falls to find my voice and save my publishing career. Instead, I find him. Slade’s story is kept under a lock so strong I don’t know if there is a man out there that can break it. But I’ll be damned if I won’t give it a try.  A biker with a past. A down-in-the-dumps author A kitten with a tiger attitude Two guys that discover there isn't that much mileage between reality and fiction other. REVIEW This is the fifth book in the Chester Falls series and can be enjoyed as a standalone. This features a sweet age gap, opposites attract contemporary romance. I found this to be a very cute small town romance, with mild angst and a very wholesome romance. I found Slade to be an exceptionally interesting and mysterious character. The setting of the story was quaint and unconventional. I love

PRETTY THINGS BY CHARA CROFT : BOOK REVIEW

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SUMMARY BODHI: I like to wear pretty things, but I hate that they cost me my brother. My twin. My other half. I hate HIM. Kai. I hate him so hard. And I especially hate the way he mocks me by leaving me presents, like the one I find waiting for me on our eighteenth birthday and can’t resist trying on... KAI: When our parents split up, the only way I could protect Bodhi from our dad’s fucked-up attitude about all the pretty things he likes was to temporarily cut him out of my life. It killed me to do it, but it would have hurt more to let him hear the things Dad said about him. But now it’s finally time to get my brother back. I’ve been planning it for years, but there was no way I could have planned for how I'd feel when I walked in on Bodhi all dressed up in the lingerie I’d given him. I just wanted to be with my twin again, but now I want so much more. I want to make him my girl. I want to love him the way a brother shouldn’t. And I never, ever want to let him go.  REVIEW This wa

UNNATURAL BY ALESSANDRA HAZARD : AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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SUMMARY  A planet at war. Two alphas forced into a political marriage. Attraction that defies all reason and logic.... Or does it? The Kingdom of Pelugia and the Republic of Kadar have been at war for decades. Peace isn’t popular, but the planet can’t survive without it. Forced to marry an enemy prince for the sake of peace, Senator Royce Cleghorn doesn’t like his husband, his alpha scent, or his damned pretty blue eyes. More than anything, Royce hates what Haydn makes him become: a primitive alpha cliché, who’ll do anything to mark his territory, even if that territory is his alpha husband. Royce likes omegas; he isn’t into alphas, no matter how pretty their eyes are. It’s just a weird territorial instinct. It has to be. Prince Haydn has always tried to be the perfect alpha his father wants him to be. He’s the heir to the throne. He’s a war general. He isn’t supposed to bare his throat to an enemy alpha - and it isn’t supposed to feel so good. Everyone knows a marriage between two al

HERE'S THE DEAL BY STEFAN PRIDE AND KASHEL CHAR: RELEASE BLITZ

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Here's the Deal by Stefan Pride and Kashel Char Snag yours here :  Release Date: August 30, 2021 Advisory This book is not intended for readers under 18 years of age, or anyone who is triggered by mild B&D and dubious consent. The story deals exclusively with Male to Male sex, if a potential reader finds homosexuality offensive, this is not a story for you. While the towns mentioned are real, all the characters are strictly fictional and are not meant to portray anyone living or dead. Summary Daniel is driving his new sports car from Cincinnati to Nashville, he notices a hitchhiker thumbing on the side of the highway. In the blink of an eye, a simple game plan forms in the young scholar’s mind. Pulling over, the student offers the sexy older man a ride…with conditions. Mike accepts the conditional offer from the very handsome and arrogant rich boy. The deal was a simple one…at first.   Excerpt Sometimes the gods smile on even their least creations. In the dis

UNDERCOVER BY ELIOT GRAYSON : AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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  SUMMARY   Gabe wants Alec between the sheets...too bad Alec's undercover already.... Rich kid. Party boy. Gabe is tired of the labels. He's a smart guy, but ever since he got kicked out of grad school, people are only interested in his no-limit credit card and his pierced ears...and other places. Tall, dark, and scowling Alec hates Vermont, with its artisanal-freaking-everything and its irritating people. To be fair, most people irritate Alec, including the FBI director who sent him here to investigate a smuggling scheme involving yoga mats. When one of the cutest twinks Alec's ever seen takes an interest, Alec knows there's an ulterior motive. No one with multi-colored hair, piercings, and an ass like that would want boring, serious Alec. The kid must be up to no good. Either way, Alec can't blow his cover. If only he could keep his hands off of Gabe long enough to find out what he's up to.... Can they ignore their explosive chemistry long enough to foil a sm