Review: Bratva's Mercy by Gianni Holmes 3 of 5 stars

Bratva's Mercy by Gianni Holmes
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Sergei can’t stop watching Leo, the grieving man whose husband was murdered only weeks ago — a murder Sergei helped hide. He knows Leo should see him as a monster, yet he aches for the moment Leo finally lets him in. When that happens, Sergei gives him everything, even as others insist Leo is only using him. Real or not, Sergei is already lost. Leo is his.

I enjoyed this story, but I didn’t quite love it. Sergei was the highlight for me — the way he loved, protected, and cared for Leo was genuinely moving. But Leo himself was harder to connect with. For most of the book, it felt like he was using Sergei, whether for revenge over his husband’s death or simply for sex, and that made their relationship difficult to fully invest in. As the story unfolded, it became clear that Leo’s marriage hadn’t been good, which made his need for revenge feel pointless and dangerously self‑destructive. I wanted to love this book, but I struggled with those choices and the emotional imbalance between them. I’m really hoping the next book gives Sergei the kindness and clarity he deserves and offers a more balanced conclusion to their story. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Hazard by Eden Finley 5 of 5 stars

Hazard by Eden Finley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hazard joins Mike Bravo Ops hoping to meet the godfather his father adored, but instead finds Decaf cold, distant, and nothing like the man described in those journals — despite Hazard’s inconvenient attraction to him. Decaf, still haunted by the loss of Hazard’s father, wants Hazard far away for his own safety, but Hazard’s stubbornness forces him into the protector role he promised. Their growing connection becomes tangled with grief, danger, and the ghost of the man who once bound them both.

A bittersweet story that carries two powerful threads with the intense, complicated relationship between Hazard and Decaf, and the emotional ending of the Mike Bravo Ops series itself. Both arcs are full of big emotions and heavy feelings, though the strongest moments come from watching Hazard and Decaf navigate their grief, history, and the fragile connection growing between them. The series ending hit hard. It felt sad to see these kind, loyal, tough men forced to flee for their lives and disappear, especially after everything they’ve survived. Their final chapters were moving, painful, and deeply human giving a farewell that lingers. This was an MM story with mature content.

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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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