Review: Thin Ice by Declan Rhodes 5 of 5 stars

Thin Ice by Declan Rhodes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nolan Mercer is a veteran hockey star who’s spent years turning pain into performance, but when a man tied to his old team dies trying to reach him, the Guardians quietly assign Elias Ward to protect him during the Stanley Cup Final. What should be a simple job spirals fast: Nolan remembers dangerous things about a rookie’s long‑ago death, his body is failing, and someone powerful wants the past to stay buried. As attacks escalate, Elias finds himself falling for the man he’s meant to guard, even as Nolan refuses to stop digging for the truth — a truth that could get them both killed.

A great suspense story wrapped around a romance, this book pulled me in from the start. I loved Nolan and Elias’s relationship and the way they managed to stay connected and supportive even with all the pressure surrounding them both. The medical details felt believable, and the tie‑in with ice hockey made everything even more grounded. Their thoughts and emotions were easy to feel and understand, and I found myself fully invested as the danger escalated and the truth came to light. I loved that in the end everything worked out, giving them the well‑deserved HEA they’d fought so hard for. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Apricity by Paulina Ian-Kane 5 of 5 stars

Apricity by Paulina Ian-Kane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luca Neto is focused on one thing: destroying the Enzino family. Kidnapping their mafia prince wasn’t part of the plan, but it leaves him stuck dealing with Art Enzino — tiny, chaotic, flirtatious, and tied to the people who ruined Luca’s life. Art may look like a tempting, elvish twink, but he’s still the enemy: son of the man who destroyed Luca’s family and brother of the monster who scarred him. Luca has waited years for revenge, and he won’t let Art — or anyone — get in the way of finally bringing peace to his parents.

I loved this dark, intense story, especially the way it blended violence, vengeance, and the raw, brutal passion that Luca used to vent his hatred toward the Enzino family. The violent hate‑sex was a deliberate part of his character — a release valve for everything he’d endured — and it fit the tone of the book perfectly. Art’s personality was wonderfully complex, shaped by years of neglect and abuse, and it made his chaotic behaviour feel real rather than exaggerated. Both Luca and Art might seem unhinged on the surface, but the story makes it clear they’re products of their pasts, and that depth made their dynamic compelling. The whole book was packed with emotion and feeling, easy to understand and easy to get swept up in. A dark, dramatic, addictive read. This was an MM story with mature content.

** Please note the trigger warnings and be kind to yourself.

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Review: Boy Toy Not Included by Charity Parkerson 4 of 5 stars

Boy Toy Not Included by Charity Parkerson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kuba is supposed to be just another job — the assignment that finally lets Diesel settle near his mom. But once he reaches Seattle, Kuba proves far more complicated than expected. He needs Diesel’s help in ways that go well beyond protection, leaving Diesel unsure where “home” really is anymore. For Kuba, having Diesel around brings new distractions and dangers, and suddenly it’s not just his own life at risk.

This book was filled with passion, both in Kuba’s fierce drive to beat Dread and in the way he and Diesel slowly fell in love. I loved the danger and drama woven through the story — from the threats of Dread’s supporters to the tension around revealing Kuba’s sexuality — all of it added real weight to their journey. Their relationship was wonderful to follow, especially as they worked through tough moments and still came out stronger on the other side. The writing made everything easy to read, feel, and understand, and I was fully swept up in their fight for something better together. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Princess, the Prick & the Priest by Ella Frank 5 of 5 stars

The Princess, the Prick & the Priest by Ella Frank
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Robbie knows everyone doubted his relationship, calling it too complicated and too messy — which only makes it sweeter to prove them wrong. Julien and Priest are brilliant, sexy, and absolutely devoted to him, even if convincing his loud, opinionated Italian family is its own challenge. After everything they’ve survived together, Robbie is determined to claim their well‑earned happily ever after… and with his men, there are always a few surprises waiting.

I loved this final chapter in Robbie, Julien, and Priest’s journey with a beautifully emotional conclusion that gives their love the well‑earned happily ever after that they’ve fought so hard for. The story is packed with deep feelings, raw moments, and the kind of emotional intensity that guarantees a few tears along the way. There was absolutely no need to worry about Robbie's family as they accepted their relationship with the same confidence that they accepted Robbie's sexuality and personality. The epilogue was perfect, offering exactly the right ending for them and leaving me with that warm, satisfied feeling that their story landed exactly where it should. And now I’m genuinely intrigued to see where the series goes next, especially with new characters stepping into the spotlight. This was an MMM story with mature content.

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Review: Priest by Ella Frank 5 of 5 stars

Priest by Ella Frank
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Joel Priestley — once Joel Donovan, son of a feared and violent man — has spent his life trying to escape the darkness of his father’s legacy. At eighteen he remade himself as Priest, determined to right those wrongs and convinced no one could ever love the son of a monster. But everything changed when Julien, the thief who stole his heart, and Robbie, the sweetheart who lit up his world, became his family. Priest let himself believe in love… until danger reminded him that enemies don’t stay buried. This begins the story of what Priest will do to protect the Princess and the Prick — and how far he’ll go to defend what’s his.

I loved this story and all the drama and emotion woven through it as Robbie learned the truth about Priest’s past and as that past finally came to a head. Watching the three of them face what was forced upon them — each showing their strength, loyalty, and love in different ways — made the whole book feel powerful and deeply moving. The emotions were clear and easy to feel, and I was completely invested in these men and their relationship, hoping they’d find the resolution they needed for the happy ending they all deserved. This was an MMM story with mature content.

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Review: Julien by Ella Frank 5 of 5 stars

Julien by Ella Frank
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julien Thornton seems to have everything — fame, a thriving career, a loving husband — but for eight years he’s been carrying a secret that only a few people know. Behind the public charm and celebrity shine, he battles a painful truth every day with the support of his husband, Joel Priestley, and now their boyfriend, Robbie Bianchi. But Robbie doesn’t know what Julien is fighting, or what happened all those years ago. And with the anniversary of Julien’s sister’s death approaching, the moment for honesty is running out. The question becomes whether the princess can be forgiven by the prick the way the priest once did.

I loved this story and the deep emotions running through every chapter as Julien, Joel, and Robbie continued settling into their relationship. The way Robbie and Joel supported Julien while he worked through the grief and complicated feelings surrounding his sister’s death was beautifully handled — tender, patient, and full of heart. Everything was written so clearly that I could feel and understand every moment right alongside them, and I was completely swept up in their journey. A powerful, emotional instalment that left me eager to keep following these three men. This was an MMM story with mature content.

** Please note the trigger warnings.

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Review: Taken by the Lord of the Nocturne Court by K.A. Merikan 3 of 5 stars

Taken by the Lord of the Nocturne Court by K.A. Merikan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Luke, a lonely small‑town guy with a rough past, is suddenly claimed by Kyran, an elven prince from the Nightmare Realm who insists Luke is his destined Dark Companion. Kyran drags him to a dangerous, moonlit palace where beasts and scheming courtiers await — and a full‑moon wedding is already planned. Luke fights the allure of Kyran’s darkness, devotion, and seductive charm, but the longer he stays, the more he wonders whether this gilded cage — and the prince who wants him — might be exactly what he’s needed all along.

I struggled with this story, especially at the start — I found myself feeling more annoyed with Luke than empathetic, and I almost set the book aside twice. After taking breaks and reading other things, I was able to come back and finish it. What kept me going was the scene setting, which was vivid and atmospheric, and the descriptions of the supernatural creatures and characters, which were genuinely good. Those elements were the strongest part of the book for me. The romance felt lacking for much of the story, and that made it harder to stay fully invested, but the worldbuilding was rich enough to carry me through to the end. This was an MM story with mature content.

** Please read the trigger warnings.

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