Review: Fusion

Fusion by Posy Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow. After the first story, I wasn’t sure about Kevin and Hugo. And the ending with Kevin’s ex-wife left me wondering where the story was going to go. While the first book was good, I wasn’t as invested in it, but this second book pulled me in.

This book is such an emotional rollercoaster. There is every emotion is there. Laughter, joy, fears, sadness, anger and pain. And the story is written so you feel every emotion right along side every one of the characters. And I did need tissues at various places in the book.

This is so beautifully written. The characters have such a real life feel to them. You watch as all of them grow as individuals and as a family. If you read book one, read this one. It is so worth it. And now I need the last chapter of Hugo’s and Kevin’s story, I can’t wait to read it.


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Review: Spark

Spark by Posy Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m having a hard time with this review. Although I loved the story told here, getting a second chance at love, I had trouble with how much Kevin hide himself from his dad and the rest of the world. I found him a bit selfish in the beginning, as in wanting to have his cake and eat it too. He wanted Hugo but wasn’t going to give up trying to please his dad. So, he dated girls and did what dad expected him to. Which hurt Hugo. I also had trouble with how fast they both fell back into love with each other, after 17 years and Kevin having been married, with children and never out. Hugo found out about his ex-boyfriend cheating on him, so he’s taken a time out from the dating world. But is ready to jump back in as soon as he meets Kevin again.

And yet as the story develops, you realize what each man has gone through to get them to a point where they know and understand themselves. More so Hugo than Kevin. Kevin is still a work in progress, dealing with the issues left from the ghost of his dad. You feel for Kevin, as he tries to balance children, work and he need for Hugo, along with the real though of having to express his bisexuality to the people in his world.

Hugo has a few secrets of his own, and one is named Miss Cherrie Pop. He understands the caution Kevin is using, so he fears a little how will Kevin react to Hugo doing drag? (On a note, I didn’t care for Ginger and what she did on stage. Not her tale to tell, ever.)

As with all of this author’s stories, it’s well written. The characters are very human, with all of foibles most of us have. It keeps you turning the pages. She has seamlessly combined Hugo’s and Kevin’s history with their present-day story. I do agree with another reviewer, it does end a bit abruptly. I am looking forward to the next part of the story.


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Review: Ghost Hunted

Ghost Hunted by B.L. Maxwell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you love the ghost hunting shows, you’ll love this story. The author did an amazing job of building the suspense and making you feel things that go bump in the night. The further you read, the more goose bumps you get.

Jason and Wade have always been best friends. And no matter how much Wade wishes for more, he’s content to leave it at that if it means he get to keep Jason in his life. Even putting up with Jason’s obsession with all things ghost and hunting them. Even if it scares the heck out of him. It was fun watching the guys as they both realize that they wanted more from each other.

This is a fairly new author, so I did find a few minor things, that are growing pain type things. Things that will get better, the more stories they write. Not real big things. That said, they have amazing potential. The plot was very will done. You kept turning the pages to see what was going to happen to the guys next. So, I am looking forward to the next book by this author, seeing where they take the guys in the next ghost story.


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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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