Review: His Wildest Dream

His Wildest Dream by Xander Collins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a super cute and sweet romance story. Plays into a couple of tropes, like May/December and Learning to love again after loss. And there is a bit of Prince Charming rescuing and whisking the Cinder-fella off to his penthouse castle too.

Daniel is a young and down on his luck omega, trying to make his way in the world. He’s got a job as a bike messenger. One of his deliveries is at a residential building instead of his usual office buildings. He goes into a super heat as soon as he enters the penthouse.

Cameron lost his Omega; he doesn’t know how to live life anymore. He’s holed up in his penthouse, working and taking care of his daughter Maggie. Until he catches the sent of another Omega, Daniel. There’s something there, but can he risk his heart again?

This story does move fast, with Cameron finding an excuse to move Daniel into his home right away. From there they work towards their relationship, with Cameron finally figuring out that it’s okay to love again.

The characters are well written. I loved Daniel, with his sunny outlook at life and his upbeat personality. Maggie is almost the best part of the story. I loved her and her doll.

So, this is a fun little read that I really enjoyed.


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Review: The Sinner and the Saint

The Sinner and the Saint by R.J. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve miss the gang in Ellery Mountain. So I’m glad we got to go back and visit. This book is another wonderful addition to the series.

Nick is a good guy. He’s from old money, and an actor. He’s doing what he can to get out of a bad situation, marrying a family friend, Heather. But she’s now met the love of her life and is pregnant. Neither family will accept this. So Nick makes a statement to the press about being gay and becomes the fall guy. Hiding from the press, his family and everyone else, he takes his friend Jason’s offer to stay at his home in Ellery. To bad no one told the neighbor there was someone staying at Jason’s.

Ben takes all of his duties very seriously, as a doctor and as a neighbor. So when Jason asks him to keep an eye on the house, he does. This is why he called the cops when the outside house lights are blazing all night. Someone is there and he doesn’t know who. When Nick checks out, and if he can’t get the guy staying in Jason’s house out of his mind, maybe he should scratch that itch.

I loved the chemistry between Nick and Ben. How Nick’s British humor throws Ben off sometimes. And how both of them, more on Ben’s part, keep telling themselves that it’s just sex and it is, until it isn’t. But since neither of them plan to stay in Ellery, what else can it be?

Like any of the author’s story, this on is well written and the characters fully developed. It was so good to see some of the gang return for an appearance here. Another wonderful addition to the series, I hope there are more.


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Review: Last Defense

Last Defense by R.J. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another wonderful addition to this series. With book number 5, you as a reader, are totally invested in the lives of the Harrisburg Railers. The cast of characters from previous books are here, as much of a family as any blood relative could ever be. There is enough of the hockey and the teams journey to the Stanley Cup to satisfy the sports fan in me. But the romance that blooms between Ben and Max was what the story was truly about.

You met Ben and Max in the previous book. Both men are scared to look for love and a lasting relationship, but for very different reasons. Ben has loved and lost, doesn’t want to put his heart through that again. Max doesn’t want to lose his heart only to leave his loved one behind. Their journey is at times painful and yet, joyful as well. You feel the connection between them and hope they can get past the obstacles in their way. Both men have a certain vulnerability about them. That, along with their caring and compassionate personalities made them easily relatable.

Warning you, you will fall in love with Stan, the Russian goalie. Stan is the best, one of the most awesome characters in these books. With his broken English, you can just imagine the looks on his teammates faces and the confusion there. Ben’s sassy aunts come a close second. They were both sassy and a hoot! Bucky, the dog, is amazing. He was every bit a part of the story as any character there. Then there is Trent’s Lola, who I still haven’t figured out her obsession with the Flyers.

So, get book one and start your entry into the Railers family. You will love them as much as I do, and I will meet you at the next book.


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Review: Lover

Lover by T.M. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I will say from the start, you need to read book one, Survivor before reading this one. It is the start of their story. And wow, the things Shannon went through may be triggers for some. If they’re not, then this is an emotional read, well worth the rollercoaster ride you will take.

This is an incredible read. You watch the slow buildup of the relationship between the three of them. Rory and Shannon are an established couple when Rand comes along. For Rory and Shannon, there are conflicted emotions that have them both longing for and pushing away the third person. As much as Rand has an interest in both Rory and Shannon, he would never want to do something that broke them up.

All of this is set against the backdrop of Rory and Rand solving a cold case together. Much more would be spoilers, which I don’t want to do. I will say that the author has done a masterful job of blending all the elements here into a suspenseful and enjoyable story. I’m looking forward to the next book.


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Review: Murder Most Meow: A Hazel Hart Cozy Mystery Four

Murder Most Meow: A Hazel Hart Cozy Mystery Four by Louise Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series is plain fun to read. Set in the small town of Cedar Valley, the cast of characters that reside there are at times snarky, snarly, quirky, some are eccentric, some seem almost normal. Then there is the furry one. They feel real because they are the people that live in small towns everywhere. From Hazel and the good Sheriff Cross, to Violet, his niece and Hazel’s Mom and the rest, it’s fun to follow their lives.

In this story, the town is having their annual Shakespeare festival. And the festival directors have hired Hazel to be the official photographer. While snapping her pictures of the play Macbeth, the worst happens, and a famous actor is killed. Was it an accident or murder? Hazel and her boyfriend, Sheriff Cross take different paths to find the answer.

This can be read as a standalone, but the others are as much fun to read as this. So, I would recommend reading them too. I love how the author takes you along on the investigation and allows you to follow the clues. I did figure this out before the end, but the journey is still fun to read.


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Review: Alaska

Alaska by Cate Ashwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holden thought he had it all. He had the great job, the fancy apartment and a great life in New York City. Unfortunately, it all came at a cost and with baggage in the form of his dad, Philip. The dad that has never been satisfied with anything Holden has done. Out of the blue, his dad threatens everything in his life, if he doesn’t go to Alaska and convince dad’s ex-business partner into returning.

For Gabe, it was never about the money. And when Philip took the company they started together, and made it all about money, he left. And nothing is going to make him go back. Not even Philip’s son, Holden. Who checks every mark Gabe has in his perfect man list. And he has to give Holden credit for being persistent in his endeavor, the man won’t give up.

As characters, both Gabe and Holden are wonderfully written. Nothing about either one is too much or not enough. And the relationship they build is a steady slow, even if they aren’t the greatest at saying the words. And world of Sawyer’s Ferry sounds like a cozy community to live in. The people there seemed like real, downhome and like your neighbors in the real world. Loved the ending, cause yeah, Philip deserved it.

Great start to the series. And I can’t wait for the next book, because Logan has got to find his HEA. And Frankie does too.


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Review: Ben's Rainbow

Ben's Rainbow by Victoria Sue
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, what a heart tugging story. Victoria Sue took two emotionally and physically damaged men and gave them a second chance at love. And as they reconnect, they both must face that miscommunication played a major part leading to their separation. And they need to face the emotional damage that relatives and the past can inflict.

With burn scars on his face, Ben is hiding from everyone and everything. Those scars ended his modeling career. The one thing he had, his beauty, he can no longer show the world. So, he hides on Rainbow Key island, hoping that the paparazzi chasing him can’t find him.

When Ben puts one more appearance ahead of him, Zach’s had enough. Angry, he leaves that night, the same night Ben is burned and scarred in a fire. When Ben disappears, Zach throws himself into his photography career, to the determent of his health. Now he’s in danger of losing the only then other than Ben that gave his life meaning.

This is book three in the series, and while I think you could read it as a standalone, you would miss so much by not knowing the back stories of the secondary cast of characters. By this book, you so are invested in the lives of everyone that lives on Rainbow Key. And now I have hopes for Seth and Chris to have stories. And I’d love for May-belle to get some resolution. Whoever gets the next story, I am truly looking forward to it.


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