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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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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