Review: Fearless by Kate Hawthorne 4 of 5 stars

Fearless by Kate Hawthorne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Theo Bruster has a bad habit. You could call him attentive or observant, and you would not be wrong, because Theo has always liked to watch. Growing up in a hotel has given him an exciting and easy life, but he's ready to put some space between himself and the only home he's ever known. But sometimes when you're not looking for anything, you find something, and Brad and Theo are about to learn that the hard way. Brad has secrets that not even his brothers know, but he finds himself opening up to Theo and trusting him in ways that are new to them both. The relationship that develops between them might be unconventional, but under Theo's watchful eye, Brad can regain control and for the first time in his life, be fearless.

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I enjoyed this story with a traumatised man with PTSD and a man whose link fits perfectly to help their needs match. They both deserved love and I feel that their mutual respect was a clear path towards a lasting love. Lots of emotions for the characters in this story. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was a MM story with mature and a reference to an historical sexual assault.

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Review: Controlled Burn by Jacki James 4 of 5 stars

Controlled Burn: An MM Father's Best Friend Romance by Jacki James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caleb's father’s best friend Keith is totally off limits. Too bad the sexy firefighter who also works in Station 69 is everything he ever wanted in a Daddy. Can Caleb handle a firefighter Daddy, or will he get burned?

This was a sweet Daddy story that had plenty of danger and drama for Keith and a lot of emotions for Caleb, Keith and his father as they all accepted the relationship. Lots of emotions and feelings in this story that were well described and easy to feel. This was a MM story with mature content and a BDSM-like DDLB dynamic.

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Review: Faultless by Kate Hawthorne 4 of 5 stars

Faultless by Kate Hawthorne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eddie Alexander never meant to go to Cherry Creek. Faster than he could unmake a bed, Eddie’s life is turned upside down and he’s out of school with nowhere to go but a home that’s never been his. When he gets to Cherry Creek, the first face he sees is Charlie Motel, his best friend’s brother and also his lifelong crush. Charlie has always been the caretaker of his family, filling the roles of absentee father, loving mother, shoulder to cry on, tolerant husband, and whatever anyone else asked of him. He’s tired, he’s alone, and then Eddie shows up in need of help with an offer Charlie never saw coming. Charlie's answer is yes. Eddie takes control and, for the first time in years, Charlie feels like he can breathe. He’s free of other people’s problems, he’s living his own life, and under Eddie’s thoughtful guidance, he can truly be faultless.

I enjoyed this story which covered the relationship between Eddie and Charlie but also the emotions around all of the Motel brothers and their relationships. Eddie and Charlie's dynamic was unusual but right for them. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was a MM story with mature content and a BDSM-like D/s dynamic.

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