Sexy, sweet and gritty... it has it all!
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This book has everything you look for in a romance novel... it has the romance (obviously) and all the feels. It more than delivers on the sex scenes, each scene was dirty, raw and sexy as ever. It has the drama and a little angst. It has a kick-a$$ lead female who is strong, independent and confident. The hero is what dreams are made of - he is an alpha male through and through but he's not broken. He's real and true and secure.

I flipping loved this book. I cannot wait for the rest of their story!
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This read was a magnificent surprise on all levels! I loved everything about it and more, leaving me breathless and bummed when it came to a stunning end *sad face*.

The characters flawless, funny and over-the-top sexy. With their banter back-and-forth, the smoking hot dirty talk and their sexual chemistry running wild, this story kept me enthralled to the end and feeling a little flustered 

Lili Valente knows how to do sexy and seductive, but more than that, a great entertaining read that hits every mark!

I highly recommend this to anyone wanting all the feels, a well deserved 5 star sexy stunner!
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With a name like Cocky Bastard, it has to be good, right?  Turns out, its even better than goodits fabulous!

Honestly, I wasn't sure of what to expect when I first started reading. I knew from the blurb that it was going to be a funny story about a road trip, but it ended up being so much more than that. Its a roller coaster of emotions, and it was a fantastic ride that I didn't want to be over. The story definitely turned me into a warm, gooey mess by the end, thats for sure.

This book has it all: dialogue, storyline, characters, sweetness, sexiness, regret, second chances, and best of all, humor. I was laughing so hard at one point I had to stop readingits kind of hard to read with tears rolling down your cheeks. (BTW, who knew that goats could be so funny?!?)

Speaking of the dialogue, it is witty, laugh-out-loud-funny, and dripping with double entedres. Chance is definitely my new favorite smart-assed dirty-talker (sorry, Drew!).  While Aubrey may be restrained and regimented, she is no shrinking violet and shes a good counter-balance to Chances bold cockiness. She definitely holds her own, and together, they are pretty amazing.  Their road trip and relationship is anything but ordinary, and I loved every minute of it!

Having previously read books by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland, I knew they were good writers, but this book was an unexpected surprise. (In fact, Stepbrother Dearest was one of my favorite reads last year.)  I certainly hope this isn't the last time they collaborate with each other. Im willing to bet you will be saying the same thing after reading this.  Penelope and Vi are brilliant together!
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4.5 Stars

If youve read the previous Bad Boy Rocker books then youve already met Ryder Stone and Dahlia Roberts. While for the most part this story operates as a stand-alone, background knowledge of the characters (particularly Dahlia which you get in Spicy) is helpful. Couples from the previous books also make brief appearances.

We find Ryder and Dahlia working at Ryders bar together and living together (initially platonically) in his apartment above the bar. Both want more from the close friendship they've developed, but some things are holding them back and standing in the way.

In the beginning they have off the charts sexual tension and then seriously hot scenesplenty of them. These two know how to get down and dirty without even going all the way!

For a large part I enjoyed how Ryder and Dahlia stood by each other and handled things in a level-headed manner being honest and open. Dahlia is a strong female character and really the strength in this relationship. Ryder, while a very honorable guy, needed to let the past go. Maybe Im cold but I didn't think the past derived the sympathy he had for it. While it made him a sensitive male character it also made me want to see him man up! I felt like he deserved the misunderstanding and pain he had to witness since it was all because his focus wasn't where it should have been. And while it had me wanting to slap Ryder up side the head towards the climax, it also provided an engaging drama towards the end that kept me glued to the page.

This is a sweet, very sexy, love story where as a reader you feel privy to the intimate emotions and moments between the couple.  Fans of a steamy story should devour this one.

Ryders brother Jaces story is up next and Im looking forward to reading it.
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Brutally Beautiful is raw, dark and potently sexy! It was such a pleasure to read that I'd do it all over and over again.

There is nothing pretty about this book. Not even the romance can be considered beautiful. It's all very raw, rough and rather deep - but I loved every second and when it was all done, I wanted more.

At the start of the book you don't really know what's taken place. There are hints or suggestive conversations that make you think one thing but you aren't really sure. Samantha and her best friend are on the 'run'. They are covered in blood, badly beaten but for the first time in a long time Samantha feels as if she can finally breathe. Well, at least for a while... until he catches up to them.

They stop on at a little town strip bar and need a drink. Little do they know that this is where they will end up staying for a while. So with new identities and goals to make the best of their situation - Samantha and Jennifer both get waitressing jobs at the strip club, a little home in the trailer park and day by day they try to make a new life for themselves.

Kade is the brother of the strip bar owner. Kade has had his own terrors in life. Demons that haunt him every second of every day and try as he might, he can't get past them. Until he meets Samantha. Even when he doesn't even know who she is - there's something about her that makes the fear in his mind shut off...

There's a deep connection between the two that both try to fight from the very first moment. But eventually, there's no way they can control the desires.

What I enjoyed about Brutally Beautiful is that once again Christine Zolendz astounded me. I've been a huge fan of her writing since the release of Fall from Grace and I'm still a huge, huge fan.

However... I wanted more out of this book. I wanted more romance. Christine Zolendz made a stand with the Mad World Series and I couldn't help my longing for the similar love connection I felt between Shane and Grace. But I guess it's a different tale. Different circumstances - but still.

I just couldn't get myself to connect with Kade and Sam. There was something kind of 'off-ish' about their relationship. It may have been that right from the start they at odds with one-another... it may be that the actual relationship part of their... well... relationship only picks up way, way into the book. Most of the book consists of them pretending the pull they feel for one another doesn't exist. And the ending wasn't one I was expecting nor was it one I'd have gone with. It somehow came across as if there just wasn't more the author could contribute so it felt as if it fazed out a bit at the end.

All-round a good read. Dark, seriously dark. I'm not talking emotionally dark here (although it's that too)... I'm talking mind-f*#k dark. The kind normal people just can not begin to understand or comprehend. Tragic is more the word I need to be associating with Brutally Beautiful.

And again, although this book made a huge impact on me while I read it... which I kind of did in one sitting, I'm not going to lie and tell you the end was perfect, because it just wasn't at all. I'm bummed it turned out the way it did, but still happy that I'd set aside time for this one :)

Rating: 4.5 Stars
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I guess I thought this was going to be more of a dark read, so I was pleasantly surprised that it was actually more light hearted. There was a lot of humor in the story and the characters were really charming. It was also full of feeling, passion, and longing that totally kept me full of anticipation from beginning to end.  It was super-hot and steamy, and I totally consumed it in only a few days!

Trey Marks is the sexy and womanizing founder of Marks Lingerie.  His struggling business is desperately in need of a Creative Director, and Kate Martin is the perfect candidate for the job. Side by side, they are determined to bring the company back to life with a fresh look and style. They challenge each other relentlessly with their strong personalities and soon develop an admiration and mutual respect making them a very successful team  both professionally and personally. They naturally establish a great friendship, however, the fact that it is almost impossible for them to keep their hands off of each other and their strong attraction is a definite problem. It is sizzling and off the charts, but Trey makes it clear he will fight the temptation and not mix business with pleasure and jeopardize his company ever again.

Trey and Kate were so fun and flirty together, and I loved their back and forth spirited banter. I initially thought Treys character was going to be a bit of an ass, so I was surprised that he had such depth and heart.  He was just so sweet and absolutely adored Kate, and I loved his quirky little comparisons of lingerie to his feelings. I had Kate pegged all wrong in the beginning, so I was so pleased that she was such a strong minded and confident heroine in this story and so feisty with Trey!

I really enjoyed knowing their individual thoughts and perspectives with the dual point of view, and it was so hard to watch them continue to resist their feelings for each other as they grew and intensified. There was an incredibly slow burning passion between them throughout the story, and it was such a complete tease! Every time I thought they might finally give in ugh! Honestly, I really didn't want their story to end, but I was so anxious and wanting their happily ever after SO bad!

Ill be the first to admit that I am a huge fan of Alessandra Torre, and she is definitely one of my favorite authors.  Her characters are so relatable that I cant help but be drawn to them. Whether I love them, or hate them, or love and hate them, it seems I am always rooting for them in some way. Her books are all so completely unique from each other and keep me captivated and right on the edge of my seat  never at a lull.  They tease and tempt throughout and leave me teetering right on the edge in anticipation of whats to come. Just when I think I cant take it anymore, she gives me an incredible ending and wow Just WOW! I can finally breathe again, and then I cant wait for her next release to come out! I definitely enjoyed this read, and I highly recommend it!

*** 5 Stars for Me! ***
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Woof! This a sweet, hot, sexy read! Steve and Jess are beautiful together. There is a lot action and lovin in the story and L. Ann Marie tells it so well. This is about an MC that is different than any you've read before! These guys are alpha and sexy as hell, but their first concern is to protect and honor their women! They are not saints but they are tough. Steve is quiet and has difficulty communicating in depth, but he learns how with Jess. She beautiful and so strong. Together make an unbeatable pair. When they are faced with a threat they never give up and keep fighting.  I loved this book!
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I have been a huge fan of the author's for awhile now, and just got around to reading her debut novel now. Such a silly thing to do. This book was gritty and full of angst. It had love, romance, drama, wtf moments and more.

Kayden and Sophia had to overcome a lot of things to be together. Both had been in unhappy relationships before, and never found what they were looking for. Sophia used that time to continue to date bland guys who filled her world full of navy blue, while Kayden did the male thing and used his past hurt to keep him from any sort of commitment. He became someone who just slept around and had fun. It wasn't until he met Sophia that his life slowly started to turn around. For Sophia, Kayden brought color back into her life and revived her.

These two met on the Internet, but had some mutual friends in common. They had grown up in the same town, and Kayden had been friends with Sophia's older brother. Once they got to talking, things progressed rather quickly from there. They began a long distance relationship that was fraught with difficulties-including jealousy, work schedules, exes and different lifestyles.

I really liked Kayden. He was raw, yet sweet. Territorial, yet protective. Smart, but did stupid things. Loyal and hardworking. Funny and sexy. Controlling, yet very giving. He met his match in Sophia. Where he once could never imagine falling in love and doing the relationship thing again, his world was tipped on its axis when Sophia gave him everything he could ever want. Kayden had plenty of demons-his past was very harsh and complicated. He had taken a very dark and dangerous path as he tried to deal with various heartaches and betrayals from those he cared about the most. Sophia became the light to his darkness.

I liked that Sophia was so giving and strong. She was incredibly dedicated, loving and loyal. Kayden put her through a lot by not telling her about his past, and by keeping secrets about his current delicate situation. Though she had her initial misgivings about him, as most people in any new relationship do while navigating murky waters, she remained committed to making things work. A lot of their relationship was long distance and this causes all kinds of stress on people. A lot of misunderstandings and mistakes occur, but they always found a way through it. Sophia was funny and tough, but she was also vulnerable. She was a good friend. Kayden gave her everything she had always dreamed of, but didn't know how to ask for.

This book had a lot of steamy sexy scenes. This was definitely an erotic read. There was some BDSM moments, public sex and lots of dominating alpha male. It was definitely a little bit of a different read from the author. Even though not all of those scenarios float my boat, it was still very enjoyable.

There was also an element of suspense in this story-in the form of someone from Kayden's past. While things progressed throughout this book, it came to a shocking conclusion at the end. I loved that the tension kept building and building until it eventually had to spill over. I definitely like books with a little bite.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It had all of the classic elements that I love, plus some new ones that added more angst and drama. I think that this book was well written for a debut novel, but needed a little more editing and some more character development in terms of back story and such (which we do get in book 2). One thing I really did love was the IM's and texts between these two. They made me laugh and swoon. I absolutely recommend this book.
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Who can resist a bad,bad boy? Not to mention one that is uniquely hot with sideburns, one dimple and rockabilly vibe. What a gritty, different, sexy, (he's always hard), story of romance with the tough, smart, although sweet as an earth mother detective Luna Rivers. (Moon River ring a bell?) I guess our main guy, Stone, (a 'hem, "hard" as stone), was "crossing our Moon Rivers in style". It is a great story written so well that the reader finds themselves cheering on the ex con trying to take his life in a different direction. The mystery of his past and how he has come to be starting over is excitingly intertwined with his uncontrollable attraction and singular passion for the smitten but skeptical detective. The story takes on intensity when Stone's past is threatening his future. The sex is sizzling, touching and so believable. Ms. Noir's treatment of the two main characters first kiss scene took my breath away. These two characters linger in the imagination well after the book is read. This is an all around satisfying and enjoyable romantic read.
I received a free copy for an honest review.
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**I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

This book made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I enjoyed everything about it. It's a sweet story with great characters. And who wouldn't want a guy like TJ? He's a quiet, handsome COWBOY who has started a camp for kids with disabilities. Yes, he wants to do his part in helping these kids, but mostly he just wants to connect with his autistic nephew. Can you say swoon worthy?

And I want to be BFFs with Merry...everyone can use a friend like her. She has a heart of gold and despite her dog rescue being on the brink of bankruptcy and working as a full time pediatric nurse, she refuses to give up. She gets the chance to work at TJ's summer camp and she takes it. Sure she needs the money and it's a great opportunity, but I can't really blame her. I mean look at what she gets to work with!

"Shed never been a big fan of cowboys, but this guy was seriously sexy. His dark hair was mostly hidden by the hat, which shadowed his face, hiding the exact shade of the brown eyes currently locked on hers. He wore a crisp, blue T-shirt tucked into his jeans, filled to perfection by strong, muscled man.

He looked like he belonged on the cover of a magazine for western wear. Good gracious, he was gorgeous. And clearly not Tracy Jameson."

"Merry sucked in a breath. So Tracy Jameson was a guy. And not just any guy, but a strappingly handsome cowboy oozing testosterone from every pore. Summer camp had just gotten much hotter, in a completely new way."

Merry & TJ are definitely attracted to each other. They share a kiss, but TJ makes it very clear that he is looking for a wife, not a one night stand, which is what Merry wants. So they basically spend the first half of the book circling each other before they FINALLY give in to their desires. Thanks god. And the payoff is HOT.

Despite the fact that they want different things, Merry and TJ continue seeing each other. They fall into a comfortable relationship, both at the camp and personally. Merry forms a wonderful bond with TJ's nephew, which unfortunately causes some trouble between her and TJ. She is also holding on to a secret that is causing her to hold back on her true feelings. When things come to light both Merry and TJ will have to learn to move on and accept the feelings they have for each other.

This is the second book in the series and I have not read the first one, but I will be going back to read it. Merry's best friend Cara is the heroine in that and we get a little bit of Cara in this book. I instantly liked her so I can't wait to go back and read her story.
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This was my first time reading Sherilee Gray and I loved this story! The story is fast paced, raw, some angst, and oh so sexy. Both Hugh and Shay aren't looking for anything serious, yet there's something about Shay that draws Hugh in, and dammit it's some kind of smexy. Who wouldn't want her own "mountain man" that brings the heat and fire in the bedroom, gets all possessive with you (but not to the point that you need a restraining order), but isn't a d-bag with or to her. He treats their relationship equally, none of that "you're all mine, but I'm not all yours" nonsense. I loved the chemistry between them, even when there wasn't any sexy times between them. I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series.
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I absolutely LOVED SWEET by Erin McCarthy! There...that's my review...that is all you need to know! Haha! I'm just kidding, but seriously, this was an all around, fantastic romance. Now, I know a lot of my followers are fellow kinksters, and I want you to know that there is no kink in SWEET. You should already know that because of the title of the ***n book! BUT....it has a storyline that will keep you engaged the whole way through. SWEET has hilarious, witty characters that have that push/pull relationship going on. Ms. McCarthy sucked me in right away with the humor, the banter, and the amazingly complicated relationship between Jessica and Riley.

Here are some quotes that made me LOL...

I appreciate you looking for a landing spot for my ***k.

Every night I've been beating my ***k like it owes me money.

Here is a quote that made me go awwww...

I may not have a college degree or a six-figure income, but I will love and respect and cherish you with everything inside me, and when I ***k up, I will apologize.

SWEET follows two people who are trying to overcome their pasts one day at a time. It is about two people falling in love and not knowing what to do about it. There is Jessica who was raised in a VERY religious family. Lying to her parents in order to avoid staying in the prison of her childhood home, Jessica seeks shelter with her friends. Unfortunately, none of her close friends, or friends with 'benefits' can accommodate her. Surprisingly enough, Riley Mann has a spare room while his younger brothers are gone. Now, Riley Mann is a gorgeous, tattooed, sarcastic son-of-a-****h, and the VERY LAST PERSON that Jessica should be under the same roof with, but having no other choice, she moves in and thus begins a summer they will both never forget.

Jessica and Riley aren't complete strangers. They know each other through other friends and family and they aren't the best of friends either. Their interactions throughout the book was fantastic, and the chemistry was on point! They like to tease each other every chance they get, and sarcastic, witty banter just fly off the pages, and you end up grinning from ear to ear and laughing out loud quite a bit. When you learn about the struggles these two are facing separate and together, it breaks your heart. You have Jessica trying to get away from her family, and you have Riley just trying to keep his family together. These two are lost when they are apart, but together their lives, and the lives around them flourish. They help each other, there is give and take, and there is always humor to break up the mood when it gets deep. SWEET pulled plenty of emotion from me, and I couldn't imagine it any other way. This is a true love story, full of trials and tribulations that we all deal with every single day. It's a great story to relate to and to understand what these characters are going through make it that much more real. SWEET is part of the True Believers Series, but can definitely be read as a standalone. With Erin McCarthy's fantastic writing and realistic story lines, I will be going back for more from this series. SWEET is one of those stories that just make you feel good in the end.

*Gifted copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
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Penelope Bloom is bringing the heat and fantasy to new levels with this domineering in the all the right places alpha'd to the max, sweetened with a chance of romance tale!

When I read the title and blurb- I thought, oh man, BDSM again, while I am all for them, I have just been burnt out on the genre as of late, but being that it was Ms. Bloom's book I took a chance- I am SO.GLAD.I.DID. I would have hated myself for missing out on this sexy, sweet beast of a tale.
Yes, it does involve some of the lifestyles, and I found many parts to be H.O.T with not much left to the imagination I loved that it was not all the book was about, like there was more to life than just training her into submission!
This fast-moving had me glued my Kindle just from airport scene alone-read, was a perfect menagerie of all things stubborn, supremely passionate, humorous, and romantic with a billionaire alpha male thrown in holding a baby! *winks* Surprised me!
Loving this new book Penelope Bloom!

I voluntarily read an advance readers copy of this book
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TM Fraziers latest release takes us to the swamps of Florida for a gritty, intense, dramatic story and a romance that is super-hot, swoony and full of chemistry. I was captivated from the very first page and struggled to put this book down as I was sucked into the story of a broken, tormented boy, and an innocent girl experiencing true freedom for the very first time. Full of drama, humour, passion, intensity and some unexpected surprises, this is a great read!

Sawyers life has been lived under the controlling and violent hands of her religious extremist father. She has been sheltered and abused and dreams of something more, so when she is given the opportunity to escape, she takes it, heading to the small town of Outskirts, in the swamps of Florida. There is land there and she claims her place in the swamp  meeting new people and finding work for herself, and loving every moment of it.

But her new bliss is dulled by her unexpected neighbour. Bordering her land is a shack inhabited by local hermit, Finn. Finn used to have a blessed life, but it all changed after he experienced a tragic loss. For two years he has isolated himself in the swamp, ignoring his friends and drowning his grief and guilt in alcohol. He is highly unimpressed when bright and lively Sawyer sets herself up practically on his doorstep, but he cant help but feel drawn to her and the light that she exudes.

Sawyer embraces her new life, eagerly grasping onto every new opportunity that comes her way. She finds friends, a job, and with her nave eyes wide open, she sets about living the life she has always dreamed of  and that includes exploring the feelings that brew to life in her whenever she sets her eyes on Finn.

The dynamic between Sawyer and Finn is fantastic. From early antagonism to somewhat reluctant friends, flirting, sweet moments, deliciously steamy teasing and more, the chemistry sizzles from the very beginning and grows as these two opposites begin to come together and turn each others worlds upside down.

Finns brokenness and torment is heartbreaking, but I loved watching the shift in him once Sawyer comes into his life. Her joy and sweetness brings him back to life, and his raging lust for her drags him out of his funk and into the possibility of having something good once again, even despite all that he has been through.

And I love Sawyer! Theres an innocence about her that is really beautifully written, and you cant help but experience everything right along with her. She has lived such a sheltered life that pretty much everything is new to her, and her joy and excitement at exploring it all is just gorgeous. And none more so than when she is with Finn.

The love story is really beautiful. Theres an edge of grittiness to it as their lust for each other rages out of control, but there is a deeper connection there too, and I loved the emotional element to it as they openly and honestly explored their feelings and allowed themselves to fall.

But danger emerges, threatening their newfound happiness, and with lots of possibilities where the story could go and a surprising twist thrown in at the end, I am desperate to get my hands on the final book of this duet to see how its all going to play out!

I really enjoyed this book. It has an edgy feel to it that I really enjoyed, and I was easily swept up into the heartache, excitement and passion of Finn and Sawyers story. Finns old friends (and Sawyers new friends) Josh and Miller also bring a lot to the story - another fantastic dynamic at play, they are great on their own, but together they are sensational, and I love their secondary storyline.

This is a fast paced, engaging read with lots of laughs, sweet moments, drama and gritty emotion. The love story is steamy with lots of feels, and I loved the characters and their individual journeys. So excited for more!
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A book that has so much to offer. It has sweet and sexy romance, some action a bit of suspense and of course wonderfully developed characters that you will love instantly. They are lovable, relatable and have the hottest chemistry around. This definetleya great read and if you are fan of this author, you won't be disappointed. In fact you will fall more in love with her writing. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
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My Thoughts:

There were many good things about this book, but let's start with Kenton. He is all kinds of sexy alpha male, let me tell you, and I enjoyed every minute of him. From the way he jumps to conclusions about Autumn in the beginning to the way he protects her no-questions-asked from the get-go, this guy is all kinds of awesome. So it was really fun to watch how he becomes charmed by her and then goes all alpha male on her, staking his claim for everyone to see. He is just so rugged, it's really fun to watch how he interacts with his family and let me just say the scenes with his aunt and mother are priceless. Then there is Autumn, who gives back as good as she gets and doesn't take any of his crap sitting down. She is the perfect foil for him and their dynamics are intriguing. Waiting for them to finally get together kept me turning the pages at a fast rate, eager for the pay-off. I loved the interactions between them and between Autumn and his family. So fun!

But this isn't a light-hearted romp. Sure, there's a sexy love story here, but there's also a dark edge to it. One aspect of this is Kenton's job. I'm not sure exactly what he does (I don't think it ever said), but it's not traditional, let's just say (don't want to spoil it), and it plays a major role later in the story. This part of the story is a little grittier, darker, and shows a whole different side of Kenton. Sometimes, I felt like I was reading two different stories because of it and it was a little hard to reconcile this Kenton with the one I had become familiar with, but it's an interesting dynamic, just the same.

All that being said, it was a good, fun story and I'm glad I read it. I will definitely be anticipating the next book in this new series - maybe it'll shed more light on exactly what Kenton does for a living. Definitely worth the read.
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4.5 stars!

The cover sets up an expectation of hawtness. And I'm happy to report that the book delivers. The steam factor is SCORCHING. There's lots of explosive, lightly kinky fun to be had, oh YES.

Blake and Cas were frenemies when they were teens. Blake was cocky, and Cas pushed all his buttons. Almost 20 years later, they become unexpected neighbors and form an uneasy friendship tinged with lust that erupts into unbridled passion.

Blake is toppy, possessive, and growly. Cas is smart and sassy, with a submissive streak.

Their passion becomes something more, much more...until Cas has to leave town for work, and the long separation threatens to destroy their connection.

I loved the alternating POVs here and how the relationship progressed naturally. Blake has a broken leg at the beginning of the story, so it wasn't all smooth sailing.

The guys joke around and hang together. They go to ball games, dinner, and camping. They meet each other's friends. It's not just screwing, although there's plenty of that, don't you worry.

We briefly get to see Aaron and Malachai (from Wood, Screws, & Nails) again, which made my heart feel all squishy.

I absolutely loved Blake's mom (BONUS: Blake's heritage is Polish, and Polish food was featured!), who knew just how to work Blake so he'd toss the stubbornness and go after what he wanted.

The writing was fabulous and flowed effortlessly. I was totally caught up in Blake and Cas's relationship.

However, I ended up liking Blake more than Cas in this story. Blake took all the blame for being jealous, when Cas's behavior at the club was not entirely appropriate. I wanted to kick Cas's arse when he gave poor Blake the silent treatment, even after Blake apologized immediately and repeatedly.

I grudgingly forgave Cas, but I ADORED Blake. The ending went a long way toward soothing my Cas-induced irritation.

What a SWEET and HAPPY ending it was!

I can't wait to read Gavin and Riley's story; I HOPE it's up next!