Review: Grumpy Gus by Athena Steller 3 of 5 stars

Grumpy Gus: A Daddy's Boy short story by Athena Steller
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Avery returns three years after the Daddy’s Boy series, facing big life changes that always make him anxious. Now finished with school and committed to working at the Canine Companion Camp, he’s ready for his next chapter — supported by his Daddy and their found family. That journey includes responding to a surprising, important question Jace suddenly asks.

This was such a sweet short story, the kind that just makes you smile. I loved getting an update on Jace and Avery, and seeing through Gus just how skilled and successful Avery has become at training and matching assistance dogs — it added a lovely, heartwarming layer to the story. The ending was perfect, especially the big question Jace asks and Avery’s adorable reaction. A gentle, feel‑good revisit with characters who continue to grow in all the right ways. This was an MM story with mature content and a BDSM-like DDLB dynamic.

** Please note that this takes place three years after the end of the Daddy's boy series. 

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Review: Bailey by Ella Frank 4 of 5 stars

Bailey by Ella Frank
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Craig Bailey has always lived by strict rules and a clear sense of right and wrong — until he meets Henri Boudreaux, a mysterious bad boy full of secrets. Henri is exactly the kind of man who could break Bailey’s heart, yet his vulnerability pulls Bailey in. As their connection grows, Bailey learns that love isn’t so black and white.

This story felt like a beautiful exploration of trust, love, and all the shades of grey that exist between right and wrong. I loved that we were taken on the same emotional journey as Bailey and Henri, learning alongside them as they navigated the complexities of Henri’s past and what it meant for their future together. The book was full of big emotions and heartfelt moments, and watching them work through their histories while building something real made the relationship feel deeply earned. A powerful, emotional read about choosing connection even when the path isn’t simple. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Omega Captive of the Bad Boy Dragon by Wendy Rathbone 4 of 5 stars

Omega Captive of the Bad Boy Dragon by Wendy Rathbone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cassius is a powerless set omega trapped on a dragon breeding ranch, until dragon shifter Malin rents him at a party — a moment that feels more like rescue than danger. Malin, a wealthy playboy with anger issues and a broken relationship with his father, unexpectedly finds himself wanting to help Cassius. Their story becomes both Malin’s redemption and a romance between two imperfect people who fit together perfectly.

I loved this story. Watching Malin learn compassion and actively educate himself about set omegas — and what life on a dragon breeding ranch was truly like — gave the whole book so much heart. His growing understanding, paired with the peace he found living with Cassius, opened the door for him to finally reach out to his father, and that emotional shift was beautiful to see. The story is full of big feelings and raw emotion, with both men working through their histories while slowly building something real together. Their relationship felt meaningful, healing, and deeply earned. A wonderful blend of character growth and romance. This was an MM story with mature content and set in the omegaverse with MPREG.

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Review: Henri by Ella Frank 3 of 3 stars

Henri by Ella Frank
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Henri Boudreaux has never lived a clean, simple life. As the son of a criminal and Priest’s ex‑boyfriend, trouble follows him everywhere. But things get truly messy when he ends up in bed with Officer Craig Bailey — the very law he’s spent years dodging. Henri’s no good man, and Bailey is about to learn exactly how bad he can be.

This one missed the mark for me. While there was plenty of passion and physical intensity between Henri and Bailey, I felt the story didn’t balance it with enough talking, emotional exploration, or deeper connection. They never really unpacked their thoughts or feelings as they got closer, and by the end Bailey still didn’t know what Henri actually did for a living or the full truth about his connection to Priest. The suspense and chemistry were there, but I wanted more insight into who they were beneath all the heat. I’m really hoping the next book digs into those missing pieces and gives their relationship the depth it deserves. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Burton (Special Operations Sitter by Dale Mayer 4 of 5 stars

Burton (Special Operations Sitter by Dale Mayer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Burton and Anderson protect Talia and her triplets after a violent attack, while a gentle romance grows between Burton and nurse Sammy. As danger escalates, Sammy helps uncover the dark truth about Talia’s husband and his ties to a global criminal network.

A gripping, layered mystery sits at the heart of this story, with the people behind the attack on Talia hidden behind a web of lies that only grows more complex each time Burton, Sammy, and the team uncover a new piece of information. Every answer seems to reveal another hidden organisation, another secret, another danger lurking just out of sight. Amid all this tension, the slow, steady development of Burton and Sammy’s relationship is a real highlight. Their willingness to support Talia and her triplets while still carving out small moments for each other made their connection feel genuine and earned. As the emotional stakes rose and the truth became harder to untangle, their bond deepened beautifully. Plenty of feeling, plenty of suspense, and a mystery that keeps expanding in unexpected ways — a very satisfying read. This was an MF story with a little mature content at the end.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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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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