Review: Crowe by Jacki James 5 of 5 stars

Crowe by Jacki James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Noah has spent six months rebuilding his life after escaping hell, finally starting to feel safe — until the man who once bought him resurfaces to claim him. Terrified, he turns to Three Bears Tactical, the only people who ever made him feel protected. Crowe normally handles training, not protection, but when Noah returns shaken and determined to fight, he steps in. Keeping Noah close becomes more than duty, and the line between protection and something deeper blurs fast. For Crowe, guarding Noah stops being a job. It becomes personal.

I loved how Crowe stepped up to protect Noah, even as Noah’s buyer escalated the danger and drama in his attempts to drag him back. The tension stayed high throughout, but the story balanced it beautifully with the growing love between Crowe and Noah. Their romance was woven seamlessly into the wider plot about a people‑trafficker who believed he was untouchable — and hated losing control. The book was full of emotions, feelings, and passion, especially as the two men tried to navigate their connection while leaning on the rest of Three Bears Tactical for support. A gripping mix of danger and heart, and a romance that felt both intense and deeply earned. This was an MM story with mature content with a Daddy/boy dynamic.

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Review: Crystals and Corpses by Jacki James by Lori Ames 4 of 5 stars

Crystals and Corpses by Jacki James by Lori Ames
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Declan discovers he’s a witch and is thrown into Ravenstone, a quirky supernatural town where magic, monsters, and strong coffee are part of daily life. When a vampire is murdered during the Magic Festival, he teams up with Gideon, a handsome wolf shifter who can’t shift but has plenty of protective instincts. Between magical mishaps, meddling creatures, and growing feelings, the two must work together to catch a killer — and maybe fall in love along the way.

I loved that Declan and Gideon have an undeniable connection that sparks from the moment they meet, and it only grew stronger as they’re thrown into the chaos of Ravenstone. I loved watching Declan stumble his way through discovering the supernatural world — and his own magic — with equal parts wonder, panic, and determination. His journey of self‑discovery adds so much charm to the story, especially with Gideon right there beside him, steady and protective in all the ways that matter. Their chemistry is warm, passionate, and full of promise, the kind that makes you excited for what comes next. Add in a gripping murder mystery, quirky magical mishaps, and a town full of supernatural oddballs, and this becomes a fun, engaging read with a romance that feels like it’s only just beginning. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Money Shot by Eden Finley by Saxon James 4 of 5 stars

Money Shot by Eden Finley by Saxon James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finn follows his sister to Edmonton for a fresh start, hoping to escape his workaholic rut and maybe find a real relationship. But his heart—and fantasies—are already tangled up in Gunner, a charismatic cam boy he’s been quietly obsessed with online. Things get complicated when Finn meets Curtis, the charming but emotionally unavailable best man at his sister’s wedding. There’s something uncannily familiar about him… and when Finn finally connects the dots, he realizes Curtis and Gunner might be the same person. Caught between fantasy and reality, Finn tries to walk away—but feelings don’t unsubscribe so easily. Now he must navigate the messy overlap of desire, identity, and the terrifying possibility that his dream guy might be closer—and more complicated—than he ever imagined.

I loved this story with the two men who were drawn to each other made more complex when Finn realised what Curtis has been doing as a side job. I liked how the story explored how fantasy can be comforting, but reality—though riskier—offers the potential for genuine emotional depth. I also liked how the story explored how emotional liberation comes not from perfection, but from being accepted in our most exposed, complicated states. I loved how the friends and family worked together to make them realise the truth of the relationship between them. A story full of emotions and feelings. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Gator by Jacki James 5 of 5 stars

Gator by Jacki James

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julius Petros is used to dazzling men who want surface-level sparkle, not substance. But when he witnesses a violent abduction, he turns to the one person who sees past the performance—Harlan “Gator” Thibodeaux, a cocky, charming ex-military protector with a lethal edge and a surprising depth of loyalty. As danger escalates and secrets unravel, Gator becomes Julius’s shield and safe haven, embracing not just his glitter and sass but the vulnerable heart beneath. Now Julius must choose: keep hiding behind the persona he’s crafted, or risk everything by letting Gator in—for real.

I loved this story with the two men who danced around each other with all of the glitter, danger, and Gator - the man who sees through it all. I loved that Julius had been treated as arm candy—desired but never truly valued. His journey was one of reclaiming his self-worth, learning that he deserved more than admiration; he deserved love. Gator’s unwavering attention helped Julius see himself through a new lens, one that honours both his sparkle and his substance. I also loved that Julius never expected someone like Gator to be the one who truly saw him. Their relationship challenged preconceived notions of compatibility and attraction. That suggested that love often arrives in unexpected forms—and that emotional recalibration is necessary when someone finally meets you where you are. Lots of emotions and feelings in this MM story with mature content.

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Review: Hollis by Ashley James 4 of 5 stars

Hollis by Ashley James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Hollis finds himself living next door to Ford Wesley—his best friend’s broody, newly divorced boss and the fire chief of Wolf Creek—he sees an irresistible opportunity. Ford is older, mysterious, and finally single, and Hollis is more than ready to make a move. Their connection ignites unexpectedly through a dating app, where Ford, under an anonymous profile, begins exchanging steamy messages with Hollis—fully aware of who he’s talking to. What starts as a secret, no-strings fling quickly turns into a passionate entanglement that spills from the bedroom into the firehouse and beyond. But with Hollis resistant to commitment and Ford fresh from heartbreak, their blazing chemistry risks burning out. As feelings deepen and boundaries blur, they must decide whether their fiery connection is just a temporary spark—or the beginning of something lasting.

I loved this sizzling and emotionally charged story of forbidden attraction, anonymous desire, and the tension between freedom and vulnerability. I loved that everyone knew what was happening and that they were not as subtle as they thought they were.  It was also fun to read their realisation that they were in love with each other. A very enjoyable story which will make you smile. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Hawk by Jacki James 4 of 5 stars

Hawk by Jacki James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mika, who has a history of running from trouble and an abusive ex, has built a safe life in Vesper, Texas. However, when his past catches up to him, he reluctantly turns to Duncan "Hawk" Hawkins for protection. Hawk, an ex-military bodyguard, is physically Mika's type but also embodies the kind of dominant man Mika has sworn to avoid due to past trauma.   Despite his reservations, Mika finds Hawk to be different—protective, patient, and dedicated to keeping him safe. As Hawk teaches Mika self-defense, a strong attraction develops between them. Mika is faced with a critical choice: continue running from his dangerous ex or risk his heart by trusting Hawk and standing to fight for his safety and a potential future together.   

I loved this story with the two men who were drawn together and the situation with Mika's ex. Lots of danger and drama as the two men became closer to each other. Easy to feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content and a BDSM-like Daddy/boy dynamic.

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Review: August by Ashley James 3 of 5 stars

August by Ashley James
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In Wolf Creek, newcomer Tripp finds himself captivated by August Moore, a charming cowboy with a magnetic southern drawl. After a clumsy coffee shop encounter, August surprises him by asking him out. Despite his inexperience, August offers to guide him through new experiences under the stars. However, rumours suggest August is only interested in fleeting connections, leaving him questioning if they're ready for what lies ahead.

This was a sweet novella where the two men met and made exceptions to their normal lives to be together. I'm looking forward to further books in this series to find out what happens to them in the future. Easy to feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Finn by Ashley James 4 of 5 stars

Finn by Ashley James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finn while working on his family's cattle ranch hires Ash Tudor, his girlfriend's twin brother, as his son's nanny after his regular nanny quits. Ash is cheerful, bubbly, and does yoga in tight shorts, which catches the Finn's attention. Despite never being attracted to another man before, he finds himself drawn to Ash. As feelings and urges grow, he struggles with confusion and curiosity but knows that falling for his son's nanny would be reckless and irresponsible, no matter how tempting it may be.

I loved this story with the two men who didn't intend to fall in love but just couldn't help it. I loved Finn's son Tucker and loved what he wanted to call Ash. A lot of feelings and emotions in this story especially between Ash and his twin sister as well as Finn as he handled his new bisexuality. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Not Catching Love by Saxon James 5 of 5 stars

Not Catching Love by Saxon James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There’s something seriously wrong with Xander. For once, he's not talking about the health anxiety that randomly pops up and wreaks havoc on his life. He's talking about, well, everything else. All his roommates have found someone to love them, and it hurts to see the guys who used to have him at the centre of their worlds pair off and grow up, especially when it’s a reminder of how alone he's always been. He's always had an issue with relationships. With forming a connection with people outside of Seven, but this is more. Because he wants to find his someone. Except the one person his brain has latched onto is the one person he can never have. The one person who’s there to help him when his panic attacks get too much. Nurse Derek. Derek should never have offered to treat Xander Moore. And now here he is years later, his life on hold, while he waits day in and day out for the call that Xander needs him. It always comes, and he always answers, but he's starting to dread those visits. Lately, he's looking at Xander in a way a medical professional should never look at their patient. When Xander starts volunteering at the same nursing home that he does, he gets to see a new side of him. The artistic, charismatic side that draws the residents in. He gets glimpses of a man who’s so much more than his anxiety, and it does nothing to help his feelings for him. Lines begin to blur and Derek has no choice but to stop treating him. That at least allows them to be friends. The only problem is, being friends isn’t enough for either of them.

I loved this story as Xander struggled with his life and his mental health problems. I liked the distinction that Derek made about what would be unethical and that he was determined to stick to those rules. Xander found strength from his friendship with Derek which was lovely to read. Lots of emotions and feelings in this story as the two men found a way to healing and being together. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Hot Zone by Jacki James 4 of 5 stars

Hot Zone by Jacki James

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If there is one thing Fire Chief Samuel Sheridan knows, it’s that his son’s best friend is totally off limits. Too bad he clearly needs a Daddy. When they get a call to fight a blaze engulfing Mars Allen’s home, he needs a place to stay and Samuel has a guest room. It only makes sense to offer him and his cat Kismet a temporary home while they figure out their next move. Mars should be all wrong for him. But the way he responds to his bossy nature and steady guidance tells him that he’s everything I need. Samuel is ready to take the risk to have everything he wants with Mars. But will the arsonist get his revenge first?

I loved this last story in the series where Samuel and Mars gave in to their feelings and started a relationship together. Mixed with that was the arsonist who was starting to make mistakes. A lot of emotions and feelings in this story from the two story arcs. This was an MM story with mature content and a BDSM-like Daddy/boy dynamic..

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Review: Forgotten Romance by Saxon James 4 of 5 stars

Forgotten Romance by Saxon James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In a list of what’s most important to Davey, three things are right up there at the top. My kids, his husband Mack, and his career he's spent his life building. Unfortunately that career has him away from home more than he'd like, and when he refuses to walk away from it, his husband walks away instead. He should never have let Mack go, and now it might be too late to get him back. Twelve weeks. It’s the longest Davey has been home since they had the kids, and all it does is remind Mack of everything he wishes he still has. So he decide this is it. He has twelve weeks to remind Davey of everything he lost and hope like hell when he gives him the choice between work and him again, that this time he chooses Mack. Now if only our kids, our friends, and his work would get the memo.

This was a great story of two men who loved each other but were not on the same page for priorities. This was full of passion, feelings and emotions. It featured help from the other members of the divorced men's club and was a fitting end to the series. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: System Overload by Saxon James 4 of 5 stars

System Overload by Saxon James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Keller's son Molly has moved to Seattle and left his best friend Will living with his Dad. Keller is determined to focus on his plan of finding someone to settle down with and to start living for himself. However Molly asked Will to help Keller with his search. Will is cooking for Keller every night, and they’re working out together every morning. It’s all feeling very domestic and Will's heart can’t separate reality from the fantasies in his head.

I enjoyed this story of the two men who had a common bond via Keller's son Molly. Keller was determined to resist Will while Will tried to love Keller from afar. A lot of angst but it was inevitable that they would be together. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Employing Patience by Saxon James 4 of 5 stars

Employing Patience by Saxon James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When it comes to regrets, Art had none. His life is perfect. He owns a bar, works hard, parties harder, and smothers his niblings in all the love they deserve. He doesn't need to settle down, as much as his sister might want him to. But then Joey Manning walks into his office and leaves him all but begging to give him a job and wanting to give him so much more. The self-professed straight man is in Art's head and while he knows that he needs to move on from him, his body isn't getting that message. It doesn't help that Joey is a grade A flirt who can banter with the best of them. The bills keep piling up and the pressure to get his sisters through college before they're evicted is always on the back of Joey's mind. Whoever said life was for living, clearly forgot that living’s expensive. His default mode is stressed AF and working myself to the bone, and there’s only one person who gives him a break from all that. His boss Art de Almeida. Joey needs this job. But some days he worries that he needs Art more.

I loved this story with Art and Joey torturing themselves needlessly as they really were perfect together. I loved Art's hidden identity that he used to help people and that Joey had worked it out. I enjoyed the banter between them both and that their thoughts and feelings were very transparent. Easy to read and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Budding Attraction by Saxon James 3 of 5 stars

Budding Attraction by Saxon James
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ford never thought much about Orson Naples. He’s a cute guy who I’d seen around town a few times, but then one day he up and left and didn’t reappear until a few years later. No one knows where he went or what he was doing, all this gossipy town knows is that he’s a widower, owns the florist, and is friends with that divorced group that hang out at the Killer Brew all the time. But then one day Ford steps into his flower shop and go from rarely thinking about him, to him constantly being on his mind. When Ford walks into Orson's shop all uncontained energy and flirty quips in a pair of heavy work boots, he knows he should show him the door. Orson doesn't need fun or experiences. Especially when those experiences have him questioning things he thought he knew about himself.

This was a sweet story of how Orson discovered that he was not as straight as he thought he was and that his friendship with Ford went far deeper than just friends. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM book with mature content.

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Review: Platonic Rulebook by Saxon James 3 of 5 stars

Platonic Rulebook by Saxon James
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Walking away from his marriage was Griff's idea of a fresh start. His kid is in college, his ex-wife and him are on good terms but being single in his forties is a world different to being single in his teens. He's thankful for his best friend, Heath. He’s got his back like he always does and is ready to take him out and show him how the bachelor life is done. He was never supposed to show him literally. When Heath's best friend comes to him for help post-divorce, he's only too happy to impart his wisdom to him after all, Griffin isn't his type. But the more time they spend together, the less “not my type” he becomes. Heath's the one who can’t get enough of him.

This was a sweet story of two best friends who were perfect for each other if only they could get past the road blocks some of which were only in their heads and not real. They were both very real although I did find Griff a bit annoying as he came off very dense. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Getting Friendly by Saxon James 4 of 5 stars

Getting Friendly by Saxon James

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It doesn't make sense that Leon can't get his new hire out of my head. He's a tiny guy with big ideas and he's Leon's apprentice which means he's completely off limits. But he’s already under his skin. And for the first time with any guy, he doesn’t think he can hold his own against him. Physically, yes. Emotionally, no. Auggie makes him weak. Auggie always wanted to go into the family business and follow in his Dad’s footsteps. Until in his senior year of high school when he told him to find a new dream. No one would let a small, clumsy guy like him on a construction site. And after trying and failing for years, he was starting to believe him. Then LJ Constructions calls him for an interview and when he meets Leon, he becomes my new dream. He's hot as hell, self made, and instead of putting Auggie down, he sees what he's always seen in himself.

I enjoyed this story with the two men who were not an obvious match but actually worked together well. I loved their relationship and the way that everything was very caring and natural. Their thoughts and feelings were easy to feel and the as I was so invested in their relationship. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Just Bromantically Invested by Saxon James 4 of 5 stars

Just Bromantically Invested by Saxon James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Madden's best friend is uptight, gorgeous, the greatest person he knows and he might be a smidge in love with him. Which is a stupid choice when the guy is straight. Starting a landscaping company with him was the perfect mix of doing what Madden loves and an excuse to spend time with him, only it hasn't completely taken off yet and now he’s saying he’s lonely. For Penn being besties with an overenthusiastic, gold-hearted, nudist of a man is a challenge sometimes. Madden makes everything sunshine when he’s around. The problem is that he hasn't been around as much lately. When an old client calls with a proposition for us, it feels like our once solid friendship is unraveling fast. He wants Madden to help him open a nudist resort, and if Madden’s doing that, he won’t be working with me.

I loved this story of the two best friends who became more and found a way to be together even with the change in work circumstances. Madden wad definitely weird with his determination to be nude but I loved that his housemates helped them to find a compromise. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Fake Friends by Saxon James 3 of 5 stars

Fake Friends by Saxon James
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Five years ago, Rowan ruined the best thing he had in his life and ran. Now, he's finally back to make things right. He needs Circus’s forgiveness, and then he can finally move on. Circus never wanted or expected to see Rowan Harvey again. When he shows up in Sunbury, begging for forgiveness, he's tempted to give it to him just so he’ll disappear. Instead, they make a deal. Circus needs an extra model for a swimwear shoot, and none of his friends are available or fit the brief. He'll forgive him, if he helps him. Then he has to leave. For good. Because his request for anonymity during the shoot proves he’s still living in his dark closet. Circus is not going to make the same mistakes he did when he was a teenager. He won’t let himself fall for him again.

I enjoyed this story of the two men who needed Rowan to admit openly what and who he was. I was pleased that they were able to sort everything out. A lot of thoughts and feelings in this story. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: The Revenge Agenda by Saxon James 4 of 5 stars

The Revenge Agenda by Saxon James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Rush shows up to surprise his boyfriend in a barely-there festive outfit, he's expecting him to be alone. Not hosting his fiancé’s family. His saving grace is the fact that he never has to see either of them ever, ever again. Until he walks into work and comes face to face with his new boss. Hunter never, in a million years, would have guessed the man hiding under his desk at work would be the one person he hoped to never see again - his ex-fiancé’s side piece. Rush tells Hunter he didn’t know about him and there were others. We come up with a plan to show him what it feels like when you want someone who doesn’t want you back. All we need is a camera. His number. And one shared kiss. Revenge has never been sweeter.

I loved this story of a relationship which rose from the ashes of betrayal. The feelings and emotions were very central to the story and it was very easy to become fully invested in both men and their relationship. There was an additional theme around Hunter's housing situation which added a good related side theme. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Not Dating Material by Saxon James 4 of 5 stars

Not Dating Material by Saxon James

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moving to Seattle was supposed to be all about getting a fresh start and leaving the bitter man Molly was becoming. He has new roommates - quirky, sometimes strange, roommates - a nosy, next door neighbour and a grumpy kitty for company, but even surrounded by people, he still doesn't feel like he belongs. Plus, it turns out the men in Seattle are exactly the same as the ones he left behind, and his string of romantic disconnections continues. One of his roommates, Seven, hits him with some hard truths and he realises where he was going wrong. Maybe the men aren’t the problem. Seven was found tied up naked to his bed by Molly which wasn't an ideal way for them to start a friendship. He keeps his pretty lips zipped about the compromising position, and Seven steps in as his dating coach. They go out, Seven notes where he’s going wrong, and he magically becomes dating material. The problem is, between Seven's codependent brother Xander and a new best friend he can’t get rid of, Molly and Seven are the target of a matchmaking scheme. His life is way too busy to add another person to it, and Molly is the kinda guy who needs to be made a priority, which he just can’t do. Xander’s medical anxiety takes up too much of his time, and he's never found a partner who doesn’t resent it. He's determined to help Molly find his ever after. But that guy will never be him.

I loved this story with all of the damaged men with the many thoughts and feelings as they got to know each other and felt in love. I love these men who live together under the care of their elderly neighbour. Lots of emotions and feelings in this story. Easy to read and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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