Review: What a Croc by Raiven Matthews 4 of 5 stars

What a Croc by Raiven Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Robert Cooper moves to Sweet Alps to rebuild his life after leaving an unhappy marriage, hoping for peace, family time, and a fresh start. Instead, he discovers he has a fated mate — the much younger and very determined croc‑shifter alpha, Jackson Sobek. One date meant to prove they’re not compatible quickly goes sideways when Robert’s heat hits, and soon he’s unexpectedly expecting Jackson’s baby. Jackson, a single dad still grieving his first mate, sees Robert as a second chance fate has gifted him. He’s instantly drawn to the older omega and is determined to show him that fate doesn’t make mistakes. As the two men navigate new love, blended family life, and the surprise pregnancy, they both discover that you’re never too old — or too wounded — to find happiness again.

This was such a sweet, heart‑warming story, and I loved every moment of it. Jackson’s determination to seize this unexpected second chance at happiness — especially with the insecure, hesitant Robert — was beautiful to watch. Their chemistry is undeniable from the start, and Jackson’s devotion to caring for Robert shines through in every interaction. The family element made it even more charming. Jackson’s adorable son Aiden adds so much warmth, and the excitement around the new baby Robert is expecting gives the whole story a lovely sense of hope and new beginnings. A gentle, feel‑good romance about finding love later in life, embracing fate, and letting yourself be cherished. This was an MM story with mature content and set in the omegaverse with MPREG.

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Review: The Lies That Bind by K.C. Wells by Parker Williams 5 of 5 stars

The Lies That Bind by K.C. Wells by Parker Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mason has spent his life knowing that, as an omega, his future isn’t truly his own. When two wolf packs merge and arrange to marry him off to a man who sees omegas as property, Mason rebels with a desperate lie — claiming he’s already promised to his human best friend, Kip. What was meant to buy time quickly becomes real as the packs demand proof, forcing Mason and Kip into a pretend bond that awakens unexpected feelings. As they share their painful pasts, Kip becomes the steady, protective presence Mason never thought he’d have, and Mason becomes the missing piece Kip didn’t know he needed. But when Mason is brutally attacked and secrets rise to the surface, their fragile bond is tested by danger, blood, and truths that could change everything. A dark fantasy MM romance about lies that turn into love, bonds chosen rather than forced, and the fight to survive together.

I absolutely loved this story. The love between Mason and Kip is undeniable from the moment their fake bond starts to shift into something real. The drama and danger woven through the plot kept me completely hooked, especially watching how fiercely protective Kip becomes whenever Mason is threatened. That hidden truth Kip was carrying was such a satisfying surprise and added an extra layer of tension and depth to their relationship. The writing style made it incredibly easy to feel every emotion right alongside them — the fear, the longing, the tenderness, and the slow realisation that what they’re building together is genuine. A gripping, emotional romance that had me rooting for them from start to finish. This was an MM story with mature content and set in the omegaverse.

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Review: Magnificent Mess by Roe Horvat 3 of 5 stars

Magnificent Mess by Roe Horvat
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Laurel Riley, a famous singer desperate for a break from the spotlight, retreats to the secluded bear‑shifter town of Beauville to recover from burnout. But when a construction accident leaves his new chalet uninhabitable, he’s forced to stay at a local B&B run by the endlessly cheerful Monty Wolf. Monty’s tenant, the broody and unimpressed Orson “Jordy” Jordan, complicates things further — especially when the tension between them turns into something far more intimate. Laurel came to Beauville for solitude, healing, and quiet hikes, but instead finds himself tangled up with two bear shifters and questioning whether being alone is really what he wants after all.

This was such a warm, comforting story, and the connection between Laurel, Monty, and Jordy absolutely shines. Each of them carries their own kind of exhaustion or loneliness, but it’s Laurel’s deep burnout that really sets the emotional tone — and the way Monty and Jordy give him the kind of rest, grounding, and affection he didn’t even know he needed is genuinely lovely. Their bond formed quickly but naturally, built on care, curiosity, and an easy chemistry that grows into something tender and real. Watching the three of them find solace in each other made me smile throughout, and I couldn’t help cheering them on as that spark deepened into love. A sweet, feel‑good romance with a trio you can’t help rooting for. This was an MMM story with mature content and set in the the omegaverse.

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Review: Final Edit by E.M. Denning 4 of 5 stars

Final Edit by E.M. Denning

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lukas Knight has built a successful studio after escaping a difficult past in the adult film industry, but his dream of writing a memoir is held back by his dyslexia. Sawyer Brown, a published author and the “disappointment” of his family, is hired to ghostwrite the book—only to discover Lukas isn’t a traditional actor but a former adult entertainer. As they work together, their professional partnership deepens into a gentle, growing connection, with shared vulnerabilities turning into the beginnings of something more.

This was such a sweet, heartfelt love story, and what really drew me in was the powerful pull between Lukas and Sawyer. As they opened up about their very different but equally painful childhoods — one shaped by poverty and survival, the other by emotional neglect and crushing expectations — you could feel them recognising pieces of themselves in each other. That shared vulnerability becomes the quiet heartbeat of their connection. Their relationship grew with such warmth and gentleness that I couldn’t help but smile and cheer them on. Watching them move from professional partners to something tender and full of promise was genuinely lovely. A soft, hopeful romance that leaves you rooting for both men to finally find the love they deserve. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Crystals and Corpses by Jacki James by Lori Ames 4 of 5 stars

Crystals and Corpses by Jacki James by Lori Ames
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Declan discovers he’s a witch and is thrown into Ravenstone, a quirky supernatural town where magic, monsters, and strong coffee are part of daily life. When a vampire is murdered during the Magic Festival, he teams up with Gideon, a handsome wolf shifter who can’t shift but has plenty of protective instincts. Between magical mishaps, meddling creatures, and growing feelings, the two must work together to catch a killer — and maybe fall in love along the way.

I loved that Declan and Gideon have an undeniable connection that sparks from the moment they meet, and it only grew stronger as they’re thrown into the chaos of Ravenstone. I loved watching Declan stumble his way through discovering the supernatural world — and his own magic — with equal parts wonder, panic, and determination. His journey of self‑discovery adds so much charm to the story, especially with Gideon right there beside him, steady and protective in all the ways that matter. Their chemistry is warm, passionate, and full of promise, the kind that makes you excited for what comes next. Add in a gripping murder mystery, quirky magical mishaps, and a town full of supernatural oddballs, and this becomes a fun, engaging read with a romance that feels like it’s only just beginning. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Makers by Casey Cox 3 of 5 stars

Makers by Casey Cox
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Anson is a wealthy, powerful man shattered by the loss of his son, unable to move beyond the grief that has hollowed out his life. He doesn’t expect anything to change — until Jarvis, his son‑in‑law’s younger brother and an unconventional, loud, sunshine‑bright personal trainer, steps into his world. Jarvis is nothing like what Anson imagined he needed, yet he becomes the first person to make him feel alive again. As their sessions shift from physical training to emotional healing, Anson begins to question whether he can let go of the past and open himself to a future with someone decades younger — and a man. MAKERS is a bi‑awakening, age‑gap, forbidden romance novella about grief, renewal, and unexpected love.

This novella delivers a lovely surprise in the way the attraction blooms between Anson and Jarvis. With a significant age gap — and the added twist that Jarvis is a man — their connection feels unexpected but completely believable. What really grounds their relationship is the friendship that forms first: Jarvis’s loud, unconventional training methods break through Anson’s grief, and their easy rapport becomes the foundation for everything that follows. Before anything physical ever happens, you can feel how much they genuinely like each other — how Jarvis brings light back into Anson’s life, and how Anson offers Jarvis a depth of care he’s never had. Their shift from companionship to something more feels earned, tender, and quietly transformative. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Right Way by May Archer 4 of 5 stars

The Right Way by May Archer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sebastian “Bas” Seaver is a brilliant but obsessive man consumed by his need for revenge against Alexei Stornovich, the mob boss responsible for murdering his fiancée and parents. His fixation threatens to destroy everything he has left. Drew McMann, his lifelong best friend, has always relied on control to survive — through family tragedy, through betrayal, and through years of hiding his love for Bas. When a reckless, drunken kiss exposes the truth Drew has buried for decades, their carefully balanced friendship begins to crack. As Alexei’s threats close in on them and their circle of friends, Bas and Drew are forced to depend on each other more than ever. But with danger escalating and long‑held secrets rising to the surface, they must confront their feelings and accept that the only path forward — the only “right way” — is the one where they choose each other.

What really stood out to me in this book was the sheer depth of love between Bas and Drew — a love that had been there for years, just waiting for the two of them to finally stop fighting it. Their bond has always been intense, but watching them shift from friendship into something deeper felt incredibly natural. They didn’t need to reinvent themselves, only adjust the shape of their relationship and finally explore the feelings they’d both been carrying for so long. I loved how passionate they were — about their work, their loyalty, their need to protect the people they care about, and especially about each other. Even with danger closing in and emotions running high, that passion is what anchors them. It’s a story about two men who have always been each other’s home, finally allowing themselves to claim it. This was an MM story with mature content.

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