Review: Joyride by D.J. Jamison 5 of 5 stars

Joyride by D.J. Jamison
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After serving five years for a reckless crash that left Dakota Willis paralyzed, "Joyride" is freed from prison but remains crippled by guilt. When he discovers his latest hookup, physical therapist Kit, is actually Dakota's brother, Joyride seeks out the family to make amends—offering Kit complete control over him as penance. Yet as boundaries blur, Joyride finds himself falling for the very family he shattered.

I absolutely loved this story. The dynamic between Joey - who was desperately working to try and make amends for the tragic car accident that left Dakota paralyzed - and Kit, who was fiercely determined to hate and punish Joey, was incredibly compelling. Their relationship was completely explosive between the sheets, even as they faced massive hurdles working towards any kind of real emotional relationship. Dakota was truly the absolute hero of the story. She took the time to listen to Joey, thoughtfully working through the complex emotions and feelings as Joey made contact, started to make amends, and eventually became a true friend. It made me happy to watch them all navigate the heavy emotional landscape throughout, especially as Kit gradually began to understand Joey and realise he wasn't the evil person he had imagined. Packed with raw, deeply genuine emotions and feelings that were so easy to feel and understand, this turned out to be such an uplifting story despite starting from such a devastating tragedy. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Earl's Wrangler by Andrew Grey 4 of 5 stars

The Earl's Wrangler by Andrew Grey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After losing a bet to his friend George, Randall Whealton, Earl of Plymouth, reluctantly spends a month at a Wyoming ranch. He immediately clashes with cattle wrangler Sawyer Kincaid, who finds the snooty Englishman insufferable yet undeniably attractive. When Sawyer defends Randall in a bar fight and nurses his injuries, their hidden spark ignites into a fiery connection—forcing them to face what happens when Randall's month in Wyoming ends.

On the surface, this was a lovely story about a romance between an uptight Earl and a cowboy, but if you dig deeper, it offers so much more depth. Beneath the surface attraction, both men have suffered terrible abuse at the hands of their fathers in their pasts, leaving them each to navigate a heavy, inherited mess left behind in the wake of those relationships. I loved the way the author beautifully described the landscape for both countries - the vivid settings made it so easy to picture and truly appreciate the scenery, whether in Britain or Wyoming. It was also wonderful how thoughtfully the author explained their internal thoughts and feelings throughout; even though both Randall and Sawyer are deeply emotionally repressed characters, their inner worlds and developing bond were rendered so clearly that every emotion felt completely genuine and earned. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Finding His Silver Fox Daddy by Lincoln Mercer 4 of 5 stars

Finding His Silver Fox Daddy: An MM Age Gap Camboy Romance by Lincoln Mercer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flirtatious camboy Tristan guards his heart against love, but everything changes when newly out silver fox Henry realizes the online entertainer he lusts after and the younger man visiting his bar are the same person. Though their physical connection is immediate, Tristan’s deep insecurities make him pull away, convinced he isn't worthy of affection. Determined to prove Tristan's worth, Henry works to break down his emotional walls as both men navigate new dynamic twists to build a lasting connection.

This was such an enjoyable read featuring two men who both carried past baggage that could certainly benefit from therapy, but who proved to be completely perfect for each other. Henry clearly needed a boy to take care of as a Daddy, and Tristan desperately needed someone to genuinely cherish and care for him. However, the plot delivers a fantastic twist because both men turn out to be versatile—and that versatility extends far beyond just their sexual preferences! The story is packed with a lot of raw emotions and genuine feelings throughout that were incredibly easy to connect with and understand. A deeply satisfying and heart-warming age-gap romance. This was an MM story with mature content and a BDSM-like Daddy/boy dynamic with some D/s.

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Review: The Viscount's Rancher by Andrew Grey 4 of 5 stars

The Viscount's Rancher by Andrew Grey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Escaping his overbearing father in Britain, Viscount Collin Northington jumps at the chance to spend two weeks on a US ranch with his friend George and George's husband, Alan, secretly hoping to find a cowboy of his own. Enter Tank Rogers, a solitary veteran who took over his family's ranch after military service. Though Tank initially agrees to put up the aristocratic visitor in exchange for ranch help, his feelings quickly turn un-neighbourly as he discovers there is much more to Collin than upper-crust manners. With Collin bound for high society and Tank firmly rooted in his dusty ranch, the two men must figure out whether they can bridge their completely different worlds.

I absolutely loved this story. Tank and Collin both bring their own distinct struggles and military backgrounds to the table—Tank from his US service and Collin from his time in the UK RAF. Tank fully expected a lazy, spoiled British aristocrat to land on his doorstep, so it was fantastic watching Collin completely shatter those expectations by proving himself to be exceptionally hardworking and genuinely talented with horse management. As they shared the daily chores around the ranch, their mutual resistance crumbled, leading to an intense physical relationship during Collin's brief two-week stay that quickly blossomed into deep feelings. That leaves Tank facing a massive choice: whether to let go or relocate to the UK to stand by Collin as he tackles his problems back home. Filled with rich emotions and genuine feeling throughout, alongside plenty of compelling drama as both men navigated their own personal baggage, this was a thoroughly satisfying and heart-warming read. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Aelith by Becca Seymour 5 of 5 stars

Aelith by Becca Seymour
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Expecting a snowboarding trip in Portugal, Dawson is instead dragged through a dimensional rift into the monster-filled world of Terrafeara, where he accidentally bonds with an alien prince named Aelith after the warrior shares his life force to save him. Now, Dawson has to navigate a perilous realm where Aelith is a walking political disaster, an ongoing rebellion threatens the Queen, and secrets about the rifts begin to surface. With the fate of every world connected to the rifts hanging in the balance, Dawson and Aelith must survive the impending chaos or lose everything.

I absolutely loved this story! Dawson is an absolute highlight—he's hilarious, sassy, and simply never knows when to shut his mouth. His compulsive need to try and defuse every tense situation was so entertaining, even when it was clearly a really terrible choice! I really loved his bond with Aelith and the way it was something totally new and unexpected to both of them. While Aelith is generally careful, controlled, and proper, they are a textbook example of a wonderful opposites-attract pairing, and together they are just perfect. It was so rewarding to watch Dawson slowly chip away at Aelith's rigid shell, making him less uptight as his face would often betray a little hint of humor at Dawson's endless verbal ramblings. The story has plenty of emotions and feelings throughout, and I especially loved the high-stakes events at the end involving Aelith's siblings and parents, even if it did generate a massive amount of danger and drama. A fantastic, thoroughly entertaining read. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Dragon's Temporary Manny by Colbie Dunbar 3 of 5 stars

The Dragon's Temporary Manny: An MM Mpreg Shifter Romance by Colbie Dunbar
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

River lives a transient lifestyle, taking short-term jobs with an expiry date so he can always leave while it is still fun. He expects his temporary manny gig for a single dad named Sebastian and his triplet daughters to be an easy job with a clean exit, but the girls pull constant tricks, talk about dragons as if they are right there, and never take off their charm bracelets. Though Sebastian is gorgeous, he keeps his distance despite lingering looks. As bedtime stories and near-miss kisses pile up, River stops watching the exits, realizing that wanting to stay with this mysterious family scares him far more than whatever secrets they are hiding.

This was an enjoyable and sweet story to read, though it had a few quirks. I did feel a bit disappointed that the reason Sebastian was raising the triplets alone wasn't really explained or included in the plot. On the bright side, I loved how the story gave each of the triplets their own distinct personality - they were so kind and well-behaved, even when they were being occasionally a little mischievous. I did struggle a bit to connect with some of the world-building regarding River being a human omega; it felt a bit confusing why he didn't have normal omega features like heats and somehow didn't even know that he could get pregnant. Despite those logical hurdles, it remains a sweet, cosy read that is ultimately fun to dive into. This was an MM story with mature content and set in the omegaverse with MPREG.

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Review: The Duke's Cowboy by Andrew Grey 4 of 5 stars

The Duke's Cowboy by Andrew Grey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fleeing British nobility for freedom in San Francisco, George Lester, the Duke of Northumberland, gets stranded by a blizzard and ends up on Alan Justice's family ranch with a litter of puppies. Though initially dismissive, ranch heir Alan is won over when George expertly helps a mare give birth. As the men grow closer, George's impending return to Britain challenges Alan to prove he can step up and be the duke's cowboy.

This was a very enjoyable romance story that explored the unique premise of a British Duke stranded on a US ranch. It was wonderfully surprising to see how genuinely useful George was, bringing a set of surprisingly transferable skills to rural life. I loved the delightful opposites-attract theme, as well as the emotional angst - though most of the tension stemmed from friction between the Justice family and a difficult neighbour rather than the couple themselves. On the downside, George's mother felt a bit too heavily drawn from a classic British nobility stereotype, and I did find some of the repetition in the narrative a bit tedious at times. Even so, the story is packed with plenty of emotions and feelings throughout that were easy to connect with and understand, and I loved the satisfying ending. This was an MM story with mature content.

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