Review: Probably Never by Emerson Beckett 3 of 5 stars

Probably Never by Emerson Beckett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Axel is focused on his NHL career, Luca is guarded and overwhelmed by school and work. Axel refuses to back off, slowly breaking through Luca’s walls. When Luca loses a job, Axel becomes impossible to avoid — and their resistance turns into a connection neither of them can deny.

This was an enjoyable story with a strong emotional core, but it was also filled with some very improbable events that affected how believable the plot felt. The connection between Axel and Luca was compelling, yet several moments raised major red flags — especially given Luca’s background. After a childhood in foster care where he had no control over his life, Luca treasures his independence, so watching Axel repeatedly make decisions for him (where he should work, what he should eat, how he should spend his time, even trying to change his living situation) while Luca clearly said “I don’t want you to do that” was uncomfortable. Axel also obtained Luca’s phone number and address without permission, which felt like an excessive way to highlight their wealth gap. I also found it odd that a brand‑new player would immediately become team captain, which added to the sense of unreality. Despite all that, the ending was lovely, and I really enjoyed the hopeful look at their future together. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Dreamboat by Emerson Beckett by Rheland Richmond

The Dreamboat by Emerson Beckett by Rheland Richmond

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They call him Dreamboat for a reason. His friends say he'd flirt with his shadow if it got him laid, and they're not wrong. As a former Navy SEAL, he's highly trained to handle dangerous situations. The security firm he works for with his three best friends in Portland has given him a new lease on life, away from danger. Everything is great until he pissed off the wrong people. And they want him dead. Now this protector needs a protector. And he happens to be the one man he can't forget. The one he hooked up with a few months ago in Vegas. The one who sees him for who and what he is and still seems to want him. And that’s scarier than any enemy he's ever faced.

I loved this story as the Dreamboat finally met his match and got his HEA. I loved all of the emotions and feelings covered in this story. I also enjoyed catching up with all of the other couples in this series. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: We Could Do This Tonight by Emerson Beckett 4 of 5 stars

We Could Do This Tonight by Emerson Beckett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Three years ago, Ben walked into Alejandro's Portland bar and stole his heart with one look. It didn't matter that he's 21 years older than him. All he wants is Alejandro. Benjamin’s beautiful smile and endless charm attract everyone he meets, including my 20-year-old daughter, Anna. No one knows about all the things they have done together. He's made sure to keep it from her. When someone attacks the bar via social media, it’s all he can take. So, which does he choose? Anna’s happiness? Or a life with Ben? Ben knew he loved Alejandro Sanchez the moment our eyes met across the bar. There was something about the single dad and bar owner that I couldn’t get enough of. After three long years, he’s finally okay with us. But when he refuses to tell Anna about us, Ben takes matters into his own hands. He’ll do whatever needs to be done to keep him in his life, even if it means accepting a date with Anna.

This was a good story but I did become annoyed with Alejandro's pathetic behaviour around making a public an full commitment to Ben. Ben was a saint to wait that long. I did love the rose conversations with Preston which made me laugh. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: We Could Do This Forever by Emerson Beckett 5 of 5 stars

We Could Do This Forever by Emerson Beckett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Preston James did things to Nick Reed. Things that left him wanting more of him and his dirty mouth, even though he knew better. Things that made his heart race. Things that made him come to realise there was more to his boss’s best friend than met the eye.

I loved this story as the two men flirted with each other and Nick and Preston fell more and more in love with each other. Yes they had a few communication issues and a really big argument but it was clear that they belonged together. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Ineligible Receiver by Rheland Richmond by Emerson Beckett 5 of 5 stars

Ineligible Receiver by Rheland Richmond by Emerson Beckett

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Cooper met Greg Foster, the straight tight end for the Portland Pirates, the rookie needed a friend to bring him out of his shell. There was more to the shy twenty-two-year-old bookworm than met the eye, and he was the perfect person for the task. His roommate and best friend, Christian, was involved with the Pirates QB, so a new friend to hang out with was good. He pushed down his attraction to him and became the best friend he ever had. We bar-hopped all over Portland and played video games in our apartments. We even loved the same indy band from Seattle. Then they fucked up when they fell in love. And by fucked up, I mean they got married even though they knew their marriage had to remain a secret. No one knew about us. Not even our closest friends. And every time they asked, we gave them the same line - we're just friends. And ultimately, the reason for that secret would tear them apart. Now, here Cooper was three years after meeting him, and wasn’t sure how to survive without him. He was the love of his life, and he was his.

OMG this story was so emotional and you will cry a lot reading this. I was torn between hugging them or knocking their heads together. There was so much love and passion between these two men. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Roughing the Kicker by Emerson Beckett by Rheland Richmond 4 of 5 stars

Roughing the Kicker by Emerson Beckett by Rheland Richmond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Friends asked Dominic to share it room with Jesse. What his friend’s don’t know is Jesse and him met in Madrid and had the best weekend of his life. They connected, but the timing was off. He went back to America, Dominic went back to Italy. Now, three years later, Dominic is the new kicker for the Portland Pirates, and Jesse is moving his security firm to my city. Would he remember him? Did that weekend mean as much to him as it did to Dominic? Will sparks fly again, or was that weekend just a fling? Only one way to find out.

I loved the passion between these two men and their relationship which was just as caring and passionate as you would expect. It was emotional at times so be prepared to cry at times. It was great to catch up with the other players, their husbands and children. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Illegal Motion by Rheland Richmond by Emerson Beckett 4 of 5 stars

Illegal Motion by Rheland Richmond by  Emerson Beckett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Callum has built his life around his work as a vet, managing his equine rescue, and spending time with his friends. But one thing he never expected? Having the world's biggest asshole re-enter his life. His face haunted Callum's dreams and the memory of how he worked his body over was impossible to shake. Then the infamous Declan Miller, the new free-agent running back, has signed a one-year deal with the Portland Pirates. Now, Callum's life is turned upside down as Declan reappears, thrusting his unforgettable self back into his world. Declan met Callum in Alejandro’s Bar one night in late July, meeting someone was the last thing on his mind. But the sexy guy with wavy dark blond hair and hazel-green eyes caught his attention immediately. After a night of the best sex of his life, he knew he had to push him away. He wasn’t doing relationships anymore, and this gorgeous, funny man had the power to break him. But fate has a twisted sense of humour. Turns out, Declan's unforgettable hookup is part of his new friend group. Dr. Callum Kennedy wants nothing to do with him until he has no choice but to let me help.

This was a story full of passion as the line between love and hate are not that far apart. I loved these two men and that Declan was quite happy to throw his time, skills and money to win Callum over. As usual other team members and their husbands were involved in bringing the two men together. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Pass Interference by Rheland Richmond by Emerson Beckett 4 of 5 stars

Pass Interference by Rheland Richmond by Emerson Beckett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ten years. It's been ten years since Marcus Monroe walked out of Aidan's life. Now he’s back as my brother’s #1 wide receiver. And he wants me back. We’ll see about that. Ten Years. It's been ten years since Marcus made the biggest mistake of his life. He let him go, and he regrets it every single day. He's been traded to the Portland Pirates, and his brother is my new quarterback. He'll stop at nothing to get him back. This time, there will be no interference.

I really enjoyed this story with the two men who loved each other but were apart for years because one took some very bad advice. I loved Aidan's determination to not fold easily and Marcus's determination to win him back. So much passion and love in this story which were clear in the writing. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Quarterback Keeper by Rheland Richmond by Emerson Beckett 4 of 5 stars

The Quarterback Keeper by Rheland Richmond by Emerson Beckett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Christian just thinks he met a single dad of two at Cannon Beach but he was actually Alex Hayes, the NFL quarterback of the Portland Pirates . The dad he schools on the pleasures of how to love another man. He re-awakens his dormant bisexual side that he'd never had a chance to really explore. Their connection is strong and by the time the week alone is up, Alex wants more with him. Until Alex's reality invades their bubble and he has to break his heart. And his own. But Christian is a keeper, and he'll do whatever it takes to win the football hating hottie back. Even if it means playing dirty.

I loved this story as the quarterback does every thing he can to win his son's schoolteacher over until he was his again. I loved their relationship and the deep love that they shared. Christian has such a beautiful soul. This story was full of passion and emotions that were easy to feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Billionaire by Emerson Beckett by Rheland Richmond 4 of 5 stars

The Billionaire by Emerson Beckett by Rheland Richmond

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Austin “Daredevil” Wentworth hates Greer Rowan because of how things ended between them. But he is his older brother's best friend and Austin still wants to because he is still madly in love with him. Now Greer has hired Austin for an international excursion to his neice's wedding that is going to land them together in the same bed. Greer known he has been a fool and just hopes Austin will let him explain.

I loved this story that was full of passion and strong emotions as the two men tried to make up for the past. I loved Greer's sister who came from a place of love but was misguided. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Linebacker by Emerson Beckett by Rheland Richmond 4 of 5 stars

The Linebacker by Emerson Beckett by Rheland Richmond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Patrick Griffin is a linebacker in the NFL, I've never found the right time to come out of the closet. Not even when I promised Cole I would. But now, with Cole's band, Fallen Angel, in the spotlight along with my team, the pressure is mounting. Everyone thinks we're just best friends, but the weight of my secret is tearing us apart. Cole Bradley wants the world to know he's in love with Patrick Griffin and has been since they were eight years old. Patrick is the love of his life, but it’s been years of waiting and excuses. All our friends, even his teammates, have a public life. So why can’t we? He promised it would be different in Portland. But then he tells yet another reporter he’s single. Cole needs a break. It’s perfect timing since our band is heading out on tour. Cole doesn’t know if he can live without him. But he doesn’t think he can do forever in the closet. It’s always been Patrick for me, but is it too much to ask for the world to know he’s Cole's too?

I loved this story with all of the angst and drama between the two men which came to a point of almost no return after a devastating car accident. This is a tear-jerker of a story as we live through their emotions and concerns and wonder if they can find a way to be together in the future considering they have loved each other since they were eight. Easy to read, feel and understand this will take you on a rollercoaster ride through their emotions. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Rockstar by Emerson Beckett by Rheland Richmond 5 of 5 stars

The Rockstar by Emerson Beckett by Rheland Richmond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adam Spencer is a rockstar and is convinced that some people are not meant to find love. After a painful breakup, he channelled all his hurt into a song that has skyrocketed his band, Fallen Angel, to the top of the charts. Now he needs protection from the one person who was supposed to love him no matter what—his mother. Whether he wants him or not, he now has a sexy, silver-tongued southern charmer as his 24/7 bodyguard. He tried not to fall for him, because he doesn't do relationships but Michael has him thinking he could take one more chance to find love. Michael Coleman is known as “Phantom” and has always been a protector. During his career as a Navy SEAL, his duty was to find undisclosed information and protect his team. Now he needs to protect the sexy rockstar he loves flirting with every time he walks in the door to our EHM office. Adam Spencer lights him up like no one ever has. And that’s saying something. He'll do whatever it takes to protect him, even from himself. Has he finally found the love he'd been hoping for with my rockstar?

I loved this story with the two men who constantly flirted with each other which was also a strange basis to start a relationship when they had to live together. Their personalities and interactions were well described and easy to feel. I loved their banter and the way they behaved towards each other.I was fully invested in their relationship and wanting them to succeed. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Two Point Conversion by Rheland Richmond by Emerson Beckett 4 of 5 stars

Two Point Conversion by Rheland Richmond by Emerson Beckett

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Deciding to spend the holidays in the tiny Colorado ski town of Amber Falls brings some Christmas magic to the lives of the Portland Pirates linebacker Jackson Kincaid and his former team doctor husband, Simon Taylor..Family time, reconnecting with old friends, and some sexy nights by the fire with the husband is all a man could ask for, right? How could life get any better than what they have now with their son Parker? But through a fortunate turn of events, the Kincaids just might get their Christmas wish.

This was a sweet Christmas novella which had lots of love and kindness as they had their biggest wish come true. Lots of feelings and emotions in this Christmas story as they reconnected with old friends and found new friends. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Unnecessary Roughness by Rheland Richmond by Emerson Beckett

Unnecessary Roughness by Rheland Richmond by Emerson Beckett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Jackson Kincaid's best friend, Allison, died in a car accident, he suddenly became the parent of his ten-year-old godson. How was he supposed to play football for the Portland Pirates and be a full-time single dad? Adjusting is the name of the game. But thanks to his friends, and his best friend Simon, the team doctor, they'll heal and make it through. Simon Taylor is the hardass team doctor that lets nothing get by him. But somehow, Jackson did. While helping him adjust to his new reality, Simon wasn't prepared for his new feelings for him to surface. Especially when he didn't know.he.had them. Jackson and his godson have stolen his heart and aren't letting go. It doesn't matter that their relationship might be considered forbidden or that he's fifteen years younger than Simon. He wants things with him that he's never wanted with anyone else. Especially a man. Jackson and Simon deserve to be together no matter how rough things get. Some things are just worth it.

This was a highly emotional story as Jackson struggled with the loss of Allison and supporting and caring for Parker. Add to that the developing relationship between Jackson and Simon and there were emotions and feelings all over the place you will cry. Just how could you not fall in love with Parker who was such a sweetheart? Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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