Review: Holden by Kate Hawthorne 4 of 5 stars

Holden by Kate Hawthorne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holden, a quiet tattoo artist, ends up taking Bryce — his chatty co‑worker Merrick’s younger brother — to lunch on Bryce’s first day in LA. Their attraction is instant, and what starts as a casual, secret fling quickly becomes a safe space for both of them: Holden helps Bryce slow down and explore what he wants, while Bryce encourages Holden to speak up for his own needs. But their secret can’t last forever, and once Merrick finds out, their fragile new relationship faces a real test.

This book leans heavily into kink (especially breeding themes) and there’s plenty of heat, but what really holds the story together is the steady thread of relationship angst running underneath it. Even though the colleague’s‑younger‑brother trope can feel a bit overdone and slightly manufactured here, I still enjoyed how well they helped each other communicate and grow. Their emotional push‑and‑pull gave the story some depth, and the way they learned to express what they needed from each other was  satisfying. The rooftop scene at the end was a standout moment — warm, hopeful, and the perfect way to close their arc in this instalment. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Beast Who Broke Me by Leighton Greene 5 of 5 stars

The Beast Who Broke Me by Leighton Greene
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caligula escapes Damiano Orsini, the beast who once bought and caged him, thinking he can reclaim his throne alone — but he quickly learns he can’t survive without help. With no other options, he returns to Damiano determined to use and control him instead of being controlled. Living under Damiano’s roof again blurs every line. Strategy turns into surrender, and the man who chained him becomes the only thing standing between Caligula and whoever wants him dead. Wanting him is dangerous… but losing him might be worse.

The push and pull between Caligula and Damiano only intensifies in this instalment, swinging sharply between brutality and unexpected tenderness. Their dynamic is volatile, emotional, and constantly shifting, and I loved how many clear, vivid feelings were woven through every moment. Both men make miscalculations along the way, but the biggest mistakes hit right at the end — and that cliffhanger lands hard. The story captures perfectly how thin the line between domination, dependence, anger, and longing can be, and how tangled their connection has become. A gripping continuation full of emotion, tension, and raw intensity. I’m absolutely ready for the next part. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Open Liner by Katherine McIntyre 4 of 5 stars

Open Liner by Katherine McIntyre
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

August’s awful day takes a turn when a kitchen fire brings firefighter Drake into his life — who also happens to be his ex‑girlfriend’s brother. With his parents planning to move away, August feels more alone than ever and considers leaving town too. Drake, stuck in a rut, throws himself into organising a charity concert and ends up needing August’s help. Their chemistry grows fast, but with August unsure about staying and Drake unwilling to hurt his sister, acting on it becomes complicated.

The connection between August and Drake is undeniable from the start, even though it feels completely forbidden because of Serena and the complicated ties she has to them both. That tension adds an emotional edge to every moment they share as they slowly shift from attraction to something deeper. Their dating journey is full of feelings — longing, hesitation, hope — all heightened by August’s torment over whether he should move away with his parents or stay and take a chance on something real. Watching them fall for each other while navigating that uncertainty gave the story a strong emotional pull. A heartfelt, easy read with plenty of warmth, conflict, and connection. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Beast Who Bought Me by Leighton Greene 5 of 5 stars

The Beast Who Bought Me by Leighton Greene
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caligula Clemenza, once a mafia prince, is now the last heir of a bloodline being hunted down. With no allies or resources left, he turns to an underground auction where desperate men are sold. Instead of being bought by a stranger, he’s claimed by Damiano Orsini — a man with a long‑standing vendetta against Caligula’s father. Dragged into a private prison built just for him, Caligula expects cruelty, not protection. But when danger follows him, Damiano becomes both captor and shield… and the real risk becomes how much Caligula starts wanting him to stay.

Their relationship begins with possession, cruelty, and a power imbalance that’s impossible to ignore — but as events force them to rely on each other, that dynamic slowly shifts. I loved how their connection grew into something neither of them expected, showing just how thin the line between love and hate can be. What stood out most was how clearly their thoughts and feelings were written. Every moment — fear, anger, longing, confusion — was vivid enough that I felt like I was living it alongside them. Watching them move from enemies locked in a cage of vengeance to reluctant partners working together was gripping. I’m definitely looking forward to the next instalment and seeing where their volatile, compelling bond goes next. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Rocco by Joe Satoria 3 of 5 stars

Rocco: An MM Mafia Romance by Joe Satoria
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Rocco Bianchi, an underboss who treats danger like a game, crosses paths with Kalen O’Ryan, an FBI analyst who slips undercover into the Bianchi world while visiting Boston to care for his mum. Their flirtation turns into a charged push‑pull as Kalen gets drawn deeper into the fiercely loyal Bianchi family. He must decide whether to walk away or fall in line — especially as he rediscovers his little space and realises the man awakening it might be the Daddy he didn’t expect.

Their relationship definitely has an unconventional beginning, but the connection between Rocco and Kalen is hard to deny once it sparks. I liked the way they tried to navigate that pull while also protecting each other as their worlds collided. However, I did find parts of the story difficult to believe, and some of their interactions felt a bit manufactured rather than naturally developed. I also struggled with how Kalen’s mum was written — she seemed far more ill throughout the book than she appeared to be by the end, which made her storyline feel uneven. This was an MM story with mature content and a BDSM-like DDLB dynamic.

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Review: The Omega's Marine by C.W. Gray 4 of 5 stars

The Omega's Marine by C.W. Gray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fernando, an omega desperate for a fresh start, heads off for spring break hoping to escape the chaos his life has become. Instead, he meets Walker Jones, an alpha who’s spent his life feeling alone until the military gave him purpose. Their connection is immediate, and together they start dreaming of a future built on stability, love, and family. But when those plans fall apart, Fernando and Walker must lean on the people around them and rebuild a new vision for their lives. In the end, they teach each other what joy, belonging, and real love can look like.

Fernando and Walker form a connection almost instantly, but what I really loved was how they kept building it — staying in touch, talking regularly over video, and choosing each other long before they were in the same place again. Their relationship felt steady and intentional in a way that really worked for me. Both men are welcomed with open arms by the residents of Hobson Hills, and the Wilson family immediately deciding to “adopt” Walker was such a perfect, heartwarming touch. The whole story is easy to read and understand, with a lovely balance of humour — especially the Bigfoot festival and the pranks, which genuinely made me smile. A warm, hopeful romance with community charm and a wonderful ending that left me happy for them both. This was an MM story with mature content and set in the omegaverse with MPREG.

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