Most enjoyable M/M book I've read in a while
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I read a good bit of M/M fiction. This book stands heads above most of them. The story is believable, the characters well developed, and best of all  the author is funny! The first thing I did when I finished the book is to check here for anything else he's written. Unfortunately this is all he's written... so far! Cary, if you're reading this, please publish more books! I love your writing style.
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This is a must read book, not only for those who likes m/m romances but those who are into the truth.  I admit it started a little bit stupid due to the first person speaker however, give it a chance and you won't be able to put the damn book down.  There is talk about sexual abuse and coping with it, not to graphic but a constant presence in the book. The books deals with acceptance, kindness, and true loyalty and worth every penny I paid. Great job to the author and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
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Im such a huge mfm and mm fan this would be my first mmf book and loved it there was alot of sexy times that got me over heated to were I needed to fan myself with my kindle and possibly take a very cold shower afterwards what i loved this most about it yes the sex was hot but the way they loved one another there was no jealousy between them they had they same feelings no ones heart t was broken at the end im a girl that loves a happy ending i cant wait to read more from this author
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FORBIDDEN LOVE BY DEE ROSE

Mark and Jesse were best friends.  Jesse was married and had a daughter and a pregnant wife.  Mark had a brain tumor and wanted to let his friend Jesse know that he was in love with him before he died.

This book was a nice smooth read and the first M/M book I have read. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it.  It was a book of love, lust, friendship and finally forgiveness.  I was shocked at the end of this book, and was truly blown away.  I feel any adult that was willing to read a book that had M/M topics will find this book enjoyable.  I know I did.

Rating: 4.5

Heat Rating: Mild (M/M sexual themes)

Reviewed By: Rae

My Book Addiction And More
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This is my first M/M audio book experience and Im glad that it was. I enjoyed listening to the narrator, John Steinkamp. He had a voice that I didn't mind listening to, and he kept me interested in the story. There were only a few things that weren't my favorite, like the way his voice lilted for certain characters. It felt very stereotypical. But over all, four out of five stars for the narration. It was excellent and Ill probably seek out more books narrated by John Steinkamp.

I felt a kinship to Martin. Nothing exciting happens in his life and hes just going through the motions. He doesnt try for more. At least he hasn't since his fiance left him years ago. He wakes up, goes to work, comes home to his fish and repeats it all the next day. Martin doesnt know how to put himself out there, how to see his own worth and it surprises him that someone like Alec Jameson could actually be attracted to him.

There was a lot of repetition in the beginning about how boring Martins life was. His brother poked and prodded at him, which I find annoying but thats family for you. Im sure one of my sisters are dying to do exactly what Daniel did for Martin. Take me out of my birthday and let the love of my life fall into my lap. Please. Ill be okay with the wardrobe make over as well.

It was interesting to see Martin slowly blossom into who he was meant to be. He is attractive, funny, and a great partner to have.

The romance was light and fluffy. I smiled throughout the book and wished I had someone to cuddle up to while listening to it.

I liked that there weren't hardcore, graphic sex scenes or make out sessions. Those scenes wouldnt have fit in this book. It was short and sweet and in the end you got to see Martins backbone and it left me cheering for him.

If you're looking for a quick escape, this is definitely one you should check out.
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Not.completely my thing as. I prefer m/m but on all i really liked this story and the chemistry between both characters . I will  be reading more from this author :)
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This is a M/M romance book review. If you don't like romance - don't read it. If you don't like M/M - also don't read it.

*Received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

I am not often surprised by romance books, but this one blew me away. Sexy, romantic & hilarious? Alexis Day is my new go to author for M/M romance!

First we have Toby, a nineteen year old "fetus" who is skinny, awkward, acne prone and a little bit lost in life. What he does know is that he wants a man on his knees in front of him.

Then we have Laurie, a thirty seven year old doctor who is still hung up on his past relationship that ended, get this, 6 years ago!

The two characters greatly contrast one another as Toby is an open book with his emotions; whereas, Laurie is a mason jar with a super glued lid bottling up all his feelings. Toby is also a seemingly lost boy who has no idea where he is going in life and Laurie already has a steady career going. Not to mention the 18 year age gap.

This story is based a lot on their relationship both emotionally and physically without much going on in the background. The reader is given both Laurie and Toby's POV's which allows us to understand and dissect the insecurities that both men have. This book is more than just sex and BDSM it is also about opening up to another person and allowing them into your world and most importantly into your heart.

At first I found it hard to read Toby's POV because he talked like he really like didn't like know what like he was like saying. Get my picture? Kinda drove me bonkers. But then, now I don't know if this was intentionally or not, but Toby started to grow up. It is easy to see how he is starting to develop into a more mature man from the boy we first saw in Chapter 1. Laurie also shows some startling character development when he finally decides to open up to Toby and once and for all tell him how he really feels.
Though the age gap is not a commonly accepted principle in our time. I believe it is important to take away the fact that it is not always about the age. It is about who you are and what you want. It is clear from the beginning that Toby knew he wanted Laurie - it was just a matter of time for Laurie to finally realize the truth as well that age doesn't always matter. If you are happy then so be it - who is anyone to judge you otherwise.

My favorite part of this book was not just the interaction between the character but how the author described them. They were not the "perfect" men that many people find in romance books. They were average, maybe even less than average looking.

This book is a reality check for all us fans of romance whether its M/F, M/M, or F/F that not every man (in this particular case) or women is a smoking hot body regardless of how we may all wish it. Alexis Day shows us that real beauty has always and will always lie within the heart.

My favorite quote(s):

It is not necessarily a happy quote but it is superbly accurate in its description that I had to share it. For anyone who has every lost someone, you know what it feels like. This quote is in regards to the loss of a Toby's granddad.

"It's...it's like the emotional equivalent of having a tooth out, y'know? I keep touching the space with my tongue to make sure there's really...nothing there."

Oh the lemon meringue pie!! (Read the book - you will understand.)

"We've been promised," Grace said, "that you had sex in the vicinity of this pie, involving only the components of the pie and not the pie itself. So we have consented to eat it."
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I really enjoy these books that have a gay guy with a child and they both find happiness. Easy read, interesting characterization. I am a sucker for these M/M books with a kid!
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I am not all that in favor of M/M/M unless I feel that all 3 guys are better together than not. I have found the perfect combination in More. I like all 3 guys with their distinct personality. And the fact that their age ranges from 20 to 40 just make their need for each other more realistic. The story is narrated by 30+ year old Luke and often in narration if not done well the other characters become pale by comparison. Fortunately this does not happen in More and I am as taken by both Matthew and Richard. These 3 men really grow on you as I find myself wanting them to bond and stay together. Sometimes M/M/M sex can be too confusing if overdone and thankfully this did not happen here. I was not confused (LOL!) As this is a narration the story ofcouse evolves around Luke's suffering in the hands of his homophobic and powerful father. But we also get a bit of Matthew's and Richard's stories. Each man is likable in his own way but I really like Matthew. He may seem the weakest but he is the one who glued them together by his pure love for his men and the other two's desire to protect and care for the younger man.
There is a good plot here injected with excitement towards the ending, even if I do not favor "monster of a father" sort of story line. But ultimately it is Matthew, Luke and Richard who "up" this M/M/M for me and I would love to read more of them but with Matthew or Richard as the narrator.
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I simply adore this story! It's a perfect m/m romance - sweet (just the right amount), with a sense of humor and a dash of angst, with emotional depth and well-developed characters. Gabe and Todd are both lovely, generous people, dealing with past hurts and learning to accept themselves for who they are and for who they were. I really liked the fact that they embark on this journey together and that things develop naturally, that from the beginning they talk to each other, get to know each other, without unnecessary misunderstandings. The Boy Who Came In From The Cold gives one hope, it makes you believe in the forces of good.
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Yay! I always get excited when I find a book in my favorite genre, the m/m genre. And this time was no exception. It was scorching HOT!

Without revealing the plot, which is heavy, I'm going to tell you about Kit and Will, two fiery alpha-males.
 Kit is a bodyguard. He is cunning and sharp and seems always to be a step ahead of everyone else. His client is the man that Will desperately want to kill. Will is former military and is a razor-sharp bulldozer that doesn't always play by the rules.
 Their paths cross several times, and each time it gets more and more difficult for the two men to forget each other.

Joanna Chambers and Annika Martin are an author couple made in heaven. Their talent compliments each other like the rings forged in the chambers of Mount Doom. I love the way they mix the British and the American way of writing. It makes it so much more real.

The suspense and the plot are massive, and the readers are held at the edge of their chairs right until the end. The author's don't let the reader down, though, and it is nail-biting exciting. The ending is just right, and I drew a sigh of relief when everything added up perfectly.

The power play between the two alpha-males was boiling hot, and it had me fanning myself several times. It did, however, lose some of its intensity towards the end, which I found to be a bit of a shame because the two authors did such a fantastic job describing the passionate, very powerful power play.

This was a very enjoyable story, and it made my love for the m/m genre even greater.
 If you're a fan of the m/m genre, like me, this is definitely a must-read. It got some kinky twists and turns that add a lot of spice.

Thanks to the authors for this delicious advanced copy
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Perfect TEN on writing style, really well done

I loved the conflict that Liam goes through in this story.  His emotions in response to that conflict seemed real to life.

Not a book I would have purchased based on the blurbs given online, but one Im extremely glad to have read. Its a novel I will recommend to friends who can appreciate stories the fall outside the traditional happy-happy m/m story neighborhood. An excellent work despite its often downbeat storylines. Follows to an unexpectedly unfinished-feeling ending, which is more natural than the usual HEA found in so much m/m literature. Completely believable settings of life at the MCs homes, workplaces, and the city they live in. Very well rendered. MCs, and secondary characters, are rendered beautifully and feel completely natural.
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I usually only read M/M and not M/M/M, however, this book has changed my mind. These three guys are so likable and dedicated to each other that it is a joy to spend time with them. The conflict fits well with the romance and the ending will make you cheer. All in all, if you like nice guys finding the loves of their lives with lots of steam and some obstacles I would recommend Middleman. And as a plus, for long time readers of Jayne's other books, there were some Easter eggs which I loved finding.
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First book I have read by Bink ,  truly won me over with this book!  I just wish there was more M/M books out.
Different writing style then I am used to, but worked beautifully .
A great book to read if you want sexy men with hot chemistry.  Off the pages sex.
Not a read for someone who blushes when they see two people kiss.  Otherwise a great read hope to see more M/M
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A little disappointed it was a M/M story, but it was well written. The story turned out better than I expected after I discovered it was a M/M story.
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Reviewed for Hooked On Books Forever

 4 Hooked Stars 

I'm not typically into M/M stories... however something about Teach Me By Sloan Johnson made me want to give it a try. This story is truly about two people finding love and struggling with people not accepting that they may be different. It's sweet and thoughtful,  and the family dynamics made the book a different read than what I was expecting. This is a great way to get into M/M and I think people should just give it a try.
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Wow.  Not only has it been a long time since I have read a M/M romance book, but it has been a long time since I read one with so much emotional struggles that actually made the plot worth reading about.  Usually erotic M/M books are all about the smut --  which isn't really too bad when done right -- but they usually fall flat on the book having an actual story line.  With Faith & Fidelity, author Tere Michaels includes a perfect balance between smut heaven and deep feelings of what if.

Evan and Matt are both straight men going through a rough time in their lives.  Evan is still trying to deal with the guilt over his wife's death and raising four children.  Matt is getting older, lost his shield as a cop, and hating his job lately.  They both meet at a retirement party for a cop, and hit it off as friends needing someone to talk to.  Within a few weeks, the two start to realize they have growing feelings for each other that involve more than just friendship.  Together they try to come to terms with the growing attraction between them and the struggle with accepting that they might not be as straight as they thought.

What I loved the most about this book was the internal struggles that each character went through in learning to accept their sexual orientation.  They had justifiable reasons in being hesitant in continuing with the relationship.  Evan was worried about how his kids and former in-laws would react along with his co-workers.  Matt didn't really care as much about anyone else's thoughts on it except for how it would effect Evan and the children.

I also loved the scenes with the children.  They really craved the attention that was lacking from Evan.  When Matt was around, the children noticed that their father was happier and in need of a friend.  I also loved the side characters of Helena and Vic.  They were very supportive of the relationship between Evan and Matt after getting over the initial shock.  Evan's in-laws were overall a crappy bunch, but they did keep you thinking about how prejudice could keep a couple from exploring what could be.

I laughed, cried and felt like I was riding a roller coaster throughout this book.  The ending was bittersweet because it made me realize the book was done.  I wanted more and thank goodness this is part of series so I can read more.  A new author for me to add to my auto-buy list!