Review: By All Accounts by Kate Hawthorne 5 of 5 stars

By All Accounts by Kate Hawthorne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Daniel and Sophie’s long, loving relationship shifts when a chance encounter brings Finn Covington into their lives — a man they both unexpectedly want. Finn, still hurting from his past, is wary of joining a couple, but being with them feels right. As Sophie and Daniel’s wedding approaches, Finn must decide whether to fight for a future with them or walk away.

I loved this story for the way it centred a love that wasn’t limited to just two people — trust was the foundation of everything between Sophie, Daniel, and Finn Covington. The care and support Sophie and Daniel offered Finn came with no pressure, only genuine affection, which made their growing connection feel warm and safe. Their communication was clear and easy to understand, and I especially appreciated how hard they worked to be equals in their relationship, making the dynamic feel inclusive and balanced. There were plenty of emotions and feelings throughout, from quiet vulnerability to moments of real tenderness. I also loved the way Finn communicated with his brothers and their partners — those scenes added depth and showed how much he was trying to rebuild his life while opening himself to something new. This was an MMF story with mature content.

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Review: The Soldier's Familiar by T.J. Nichols 4 of 5 stars

The Soldier's Familiar by T.J. Nichols
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bailey, a snow leopard shifter, steals the wrong wallet and ends up tied to Kassidy Robinson, the witch whose kiss revealed their familiar bond. Kass deploys but can’t shake the pull between them, while Bailey battles fear and old prejudices as their connection refuses to fade.

This story handled Bailey’s troubled upbringing with real care, and it made him incredibly sympathetic — every fear, every hesitation, every instinct to run felt understandable because of what he’d lived through. The familiar bond between Bailey and Kassidy might have been an accident, but it was clearly fated, and the way it kept them both alive and connected even while apart added a strong emotional thread. The organisation's ruthlessness and the danger surrounding them gave the plot tension, but the writing stayed clear, easy to feel, and easy to understand, making Bailey’s journey, and their bond, was the heart of the story. This was an MM story with mature content.

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