Review: Mr. Frosty Pants by Leta Blake 3 of 5 stars

Mr. Frosty Pants by Leta Blake
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

When Casey Stevens went away to college four years ago, he ghosted on his best friend, Joel Vreeland. He hoped time and distance would lessen the unrequited affection he felt, but all it did was make him miss Joel more. Home for the holidays, Casey hopes they might find a way to be friends again. But Joel’s frosty reception reminds Casey of just how hard he had to fight to be Joel’s friend in the first place. It’s going to take a Christmas miracle to get past that cool façade again. Joel's years of pining for Casey have left him hurting and alone, caring for his abusive father and struggling to get by. Unable to trust anyone except his rescue dog his icy heart might shatter before it can thaw. Can Casey and Joel’s love overcome mistrust, parental rejection, class differences, and four long years apart?

This was an ok story although I did find it hard going as I found that my irritation with the characters detracted from the story. I did like that they were together and it gave them the strength to go against the negativity of their families. Easy to read and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: My December Daddy by Leta Blake 3 of 5 stars

My December Daddy by Leta Blake
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Matthew Angel is stuck. He's spent his life denying who he is and what he truly want until he stumbles upon a unique offering at a specialty charity auction. Erik Garner has given up on relationships. After his last boy left, he decided it’s better to skip the heartache and stick with casual, short-term contracts. His offer of an exclusive, one-night-only Christmas encounter is all he’s willing to give. Matthew’s older than expected, but his shy smile and eager surrender charm Erik. What starts out as a business transaction quickly gives way to a wild, thrilling intensity neither expected. One night isn’t enough. Good thing there’s a blizzard on the way.

This was a sweet story of a man taking a chance to experience what he has dreamed about for years and the Daddy who helped him. I loved the care that Erik took with Matthew and how the love between them developed slowly. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content and a BSDM-like Daddy/boy dynamic.

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Review: Mistletoe and Mates: Shifters in Love Holiday Anthology by V. Vaughn by Julia Mills by C.D. Gorri 4 of 5 stars

Mistletoe and Mates: Shifters in Love Holiday Anthology by V. Vaughn by Julia Mills by C.D. Gorri
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A good value collection of shifter stories of a Christmas nature that will leave us all with the seasonal spirit.

#1 A Furry Little Christmas - C.D. Gorri - 5*

This is a second chance at a love book set in the Maccon City Pack area. I really enjoyed it and was rooting for them both.

#2 Unwrapping Her Dragon - Julia Mills - 3*

This is a Dragon Warrior story. Everleigh knows that the dragon is hers, but after he just left her she is not yet ready to let him get near her. He certainly has his work cut out for him.

#3 Her Cowboy Warrior – Liv Brywood - 3*

I enjoyed this story although I did find the female lead a bit clueless at times

#4 Tis the Season for Sass – Melanie James - 4*

This is set in the Black Paw wolves pack and was a great mix between lots of action and magic.

#5 A Fated Mate for Christmas – Selena Blake - 5*

I loved this story and the way that Garett and Gabriella connected together and the strength she got through her connection to him.

#6 The Honeybear’s Xmas Curse – Jacqueline Sweet - 5*

I loved this story and how she was saved from evil magic at Christmas time.

#7 Her Cowboy's Christmas Surprise – J. K. Harper - 2*

I really disliked this story. As I was reading it I was just shouting in my head at Callie to stop being so stupid and acting like an idiot.

#8 Gracie’s Gift – V. Vaughn - 4*

I loved this story and the connections between them all were great.

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Review: The Dom Who Loved Me by Lexi Blake 3 of 5 stars

The Dom Who Loved Me by Lexi Blake
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ex green-beret Sean Taggart is undercover in a company looking for a deadly terrorist who is the brother of the boss of the company. His only lead is the lovely executive-assistant Grace Hawthorne and so he decides to get close to her to try and get to the truth. He is eager to get close to her anyway as he has discovered that she is deliciously submissive. Soon she is leading a double life - by day she is the efficient widowed mother of two sons at college, but by night she is living out her wildest fantasies as Sean's sub. As passion engulfs her, a murderer strikes, and Grace learns that Sean has a deeply hidden agenda. Will Sean choose his mission and break her heart or be the Master of her dreams?

This was definitely a dramatic story with lots of danger, intrigue and surprises. There was a lot of explicit sexual content but the BDSM was fairly light in nature (which was probably a good thing for anyone who was not used to it) and probably reflected that she was not experienced and they were not just in that kind of relationship. It was a pleasant read with a HEA at the end too.

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