Review: Battle Scarred by Michele Mills 4 of 5 stars

Battle Scarred by Michele Mills
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mara comes to the mining planet Timbur wanting nothing more than a good paycheck and a quiet fresh start — despite being seven weeks pregnant and hiding it. But her plan falls apart when Cayzor (Scar), the terrifying, scarred Xylan everyone fears, starts showing up everywhere she goes, sensing every discomfort and watching her like she matters. He doesn’t care that she’s carrying another man’s baby, and soon he’s the one supporting her through the pregnancy. At the same time, Mara is pulled into Scar’s long‑running hunt for his parents’ killer — a mystery that heats up the moment she arrives. She came for work, but she might be the key to ending a war.

This finale was full of emotions and feelings as Mara tried to manage her pregnancy, her growing connection with Scar, and the rising tension among the Fever brothers as the truth about their parents’ killer finally came to light. I loved the contrast between the sweet moments, where Scar cared for Mara despite their incompatibility and the fact she carried another man’s child, and the dramatic moments, when the hunt for the murderer intensified and everything shifted for them all. The blend of tenderness, danger, and long‑awaited answers made this a satisfying ending to the series. It was wonderful to finally see the mystery resolved. This was an MF story with mature content.

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Review: Rook Takes Queen by Michele Mills 3 of 5 stars

Rook Takes Queen by Michele Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Hallie Longwell escapes Chronos with dangerous information a powerful Pigment House wants buried, forcing her to seek protection from the Fever Brothers. The moment Rook scents her, he shields her like she’s something precious — convinced she’s his long‑awaited Bride. Hallie didn’t come looking for a mate; she came to save this family. But with House Vaszneth closing in and Rook becoming the one person she can’t imagine losing, her mission and her heart collide.

I enjoyed this story, especially the way it finally delivered more answers about why the Fever brothers’ parents were killed and who’s still threatening them. That extra world‑building depth was really satisfying. Hallie was a great addition — sensible, steady, and easy to like — and the gaming angle between her and Rook added a fun, unexpected layer to their connection. I do wish there were more emotions and feelings woven through the narrative, but overall it was an enjoyable read with solid plot movement and meaningful revelations about the family’s past. This was an MF book with mature content.

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Review: Lights, Murder, Action by Ashlynn Mills 3 of 5 stars

Lights, Murder, Action by Ashlynn Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Sterling is used to playing a fake villain — scripted blood, staged murders, all pretend — until suddenly it isn’t. Pulled into a real nightmare, he becomes trapped and controlled, clinging to cameraman Hayden’s praise as the only thing that still feels good. Chained, surrounded by real violence, Sterling fixates on performing for Hayden, blurring fear and devotion as he becomes the “star” of a show he can’t escape.

This is a very dark romance built on the intense obsession between Sterling and Hayden, and that fixation drives every moment of their twisted connection. I found myself struggling at times with just how dark every character was — it became hard to tell who was worse, which added to the unsettling tone of the story. I do enjoy dark romance, but this one pushed the limits for me. Still, the obsessive pull between the leads is undeniable, and the story delivers exactly the kind of disturbing, emotionally charged intensity it promises. This was an MM story with mature content.

** Please note the trigger warnings **

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Review: Thick as Thieves by Michele Mills 3 of 5 stars

Thick as Thieves by Michele Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ines travels to Timbur to investigate a dangerous secret and ends up under the protection of Trunk, a huge Xylan miner who can’t stand her—or journalists in general. Their mutual irritation is complicated by growing attraction, but they’re supposedly not biologically compatible. When someone tries to kill her and a med lab unexpectedly heals her, everything changes. Trunk recognises her as his mate, leaving Ines realising she didn’t just come for a story… she’s become part of it.

I really enjoyed this instalment, especially the way the connection between Ines and Trunk deepened only after her medical treatment changed everything. Their bond shifts from reluctant allies to something intense and undeniable, and it made the second half of the story more enjoyable. I loved Ines’s determination to uncover the truth, even when the investigation turned dangerous. Her stubborn drive, paired with Trunk’s fierce protectiveness, created a great balance between tension and tenderness. With plenty of danger, drama, and high‑stakes moments, this was an exciting, emotional read that kept me hooked from start to finish. This was an MF story with mature content.

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Review: Midnight Mist by Michele Mills 3 of 5 stars

Midnight Mist by Michele Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Naomi knows the rules on Timbur: never remove your gloves around an unmated male, or you risk triggering a mating bond. So at the Dark Moon Costume Ball, she keeps her gloves firmly on and avoids Chief — the brooding, devastatingly handsome Xylan miner who’s been watching her all night and has a reputation for harsh words. But when midnight strikes and a strange mist fills the cavern, Naomi collapses with the others. She wakes to find her glove missing and her bare hand clasped in Chief’s. The bond has snapped into place, and his growled “You’re mine” makes it clear her life has just changed forever.

A fast, dramatic read with all the intrigue you’d want from a masked ball — the mystery, the anonymity, and the electric tension of Naomi and Chief watching each other from across the room long before either of them speaks. That mutual awareness gives the whole story a delicious slow-burn edge, even as the plot leans into instalove territory. Naomi is wonderfully strong and feisty, refusing to be intimidated even when everything spirals out of her control, and Chief is exactly the kind of determined, unshakeable presence who matches her perfectly. The claiming ceremony adds a burst of high‑stakes drama that fits the world and their dynamic so well. Short, punchy, and novella‑like, this story delivers quick chemistry, bold emotion, and a satisfying hit of destiny‑driven romance. This was an MF story with mature content.

*** Note this was originally released within a charity anthology. This rerelease is expanded, and includes an all-new epilogue!

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Review: Look My Way by Ashlynn Mills 4 of 5 stars

Look My Way by Ashlynn Mills
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Zavier lives in the shadows, punishing evil with ruthless precision. He’s never claimed to be good—only effective at turning nightmares against those who deserve them. One glance from Liam changes everything. For the first time, Zavier feels something deeper than vengeance: a need to protect, to belong, to be the one person Liam can depend on. Liam saved Zavier’s life, and now Zavier will do anything to help him live his—even if it means eliminating anyone who threatens him. Love, for Zavier, is fierce, possessive, and deadly.

I loved this dark story of violent redemption wrapped in obsessive tenderness. Daniel was evil and abusive and Zavier recognised that and determined to save Liam from that and replace it with his own brand of obsession. A lot of violence, emotions and passion in this story. I did enjoy Daniel's demise. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Halluci-Dating A Demon by Ashlyn Mills 3 of 5 stars

Halluci-Dating A Demon by Ashlynn Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Struggling with hallucinations during sleep, Elias's nightmares are unexpectedly replaced by a quirky, food-loving purple demon called Arien who also takes a liking to his hoodies. Torn between viewing him as an annoyance or secretly hoping he's real, the situation blurs the lines between imagination and reality, creating a unique and whimsical conundrum.

This was a sweet story as the lines blurred between dreams and reality as they found ways to communicate with each other in real life. There were a few twists in the story as we discovered the truth about the accident that started Elias's journey into self-recrimination. It could have done with some more detail about thoughts and feelings around the accident and the cause. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: My Demon Rebound by Ashlynn Mills 4 of 5 stars

My Demon Rebound by Ashlynn Mills
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everly found his soon-to-be husband hooking up with his best man in his dressing room on their wedding day and so ditched up and decided to take their honeymoon on his own. Then something calls out from the floorboards of the kitchen for help and he finds and frees a demon called Rorian who claims that Everly's blood woke him. They spend the next two weeks alone and Rorian insists that Everly is his fated mate. The longer they spend together the more Everly wants it to be true as he doesn't want his heart to be broken.

This was a sweet novella with the two fated mates who are finally together with the help of some unexpected friends who stopped all the forces that are trying to keep them apart. I enjoyed the ending and the result which suggests that there needs to be a follow-up story about a certain cat and the story of him and his fated mate. Easy to feel, read and understand. This is an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Lessons by Ashlynn Mills 3 of 5 stars

Lessons by Ashlynn Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Benicio's wife died and their son Miles had Leukaemia while drowning in his grief he tried to do the best for his son. After trying many teachers he kidnaps his former school teacher Mathias where everything changes in the house. Benicio is less lonely, the house feels less empty and he feels like the missing piece in his life. Mathias fights him and tries to run away every chance he gets but in between the "I hate you" and threats he wants to be Benicia's good boy. Benicio doubts they'll be able to continue as they are without consequences but Mathias's smiles and the way he calls him Daddy makes Benicio want to do whatever it takes to keep him where he is.

I enjoyed this story it just felt a bit superficial at times as there was analysis around the thoughts and feelings of the characters. I also found it strange that Benicio was able to switch from being with a woman to a man with all the preparation immediately as I would assume he would need a little internet education. It was a pleasant story with a perceptive Miles who was quite happy to let them know that he know what was going on between them both. Mathias coped with the death and destruction fairly well for a school teacher. This was an MM story with mature content and a BSDM-like DDLB dynamic.

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Review: Conflicted by Ashlynn Mills 4 of 5 stars

Conflicted by Ashlynn Mills
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Andres has done a deal with Samantha who to save her father's reputation needs a husband in a marriage of convenience and in return he gets money. Then he meets his intended father-in-law and he worries it is over before it begins as his stupidity and loneliness might have cost him everything. Zacharias is a well-known drug lord in Texas and usually when he sees something he wants he takes it, but he wants his daughter's fiancé who is beautiful and the perfect submissive.

This was a slow-to-start story which soon developed into a story full of drama, danger, twists and turns as the two men central to this story meet and realise that they may have met before. They seem to be into taking risks but Andres seems to be unable to resist his Daddy and as the danger ratchets up and the plots get darker they both have to be involved in increasing levels of danger. This was easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MM story with mature content and a BSDM-like DDLB dynamic. There are some descriptions of murder and mutilation.

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Review: Be Mine, Heartless Valentine by Ashlynn Mills 3 of 5 stars

Be Mine, Heartless Valentine by Ashlynn Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Every Friday Ezra drives a truck to a warehouse, collects product and delivers it to his given address. It stays locked at all times and he knows not to look inside no matter what. Paxton was with his boyfriend when he was abducted and trafficked. Then one Friday Ezra is stranded in the middle of nowhere and something calls his attention to the back of the truck - when he cuts the lock he finds a frightened Paxton and his resolve to follow the rules even if it means his family's safety is shot to hell. Is Paxton really worth the risk and can Ezra keep them safe from the men who will be after them?

I found this a difficult story to follow with the identity issues, the uncertainty and the loose way they were in a relationship (or were they?). I did enjoy the story about the abduction, the discovery and the sanctuary but I did get confused. I also found the ending a little rushed too. I've enjoyed the previous three books in this series but just did not feel it for this one. This is an MM story with some mature content.

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Review: Flying Hard for Finn by Ashlynn Mills 3 of 5 stars

Flying Hard for Finn by Ashlynn Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Finn went to a friend's party and stumbled upon a beautiful and graceful pet he flapped his wings and went into a cage. It struck a chord and he realised that as a master he was always meant to have a bird - that particular bird. When he takes off his mask it all gets complicated as it is his step-father's brother Theo. When Finn looks at Theo he knows they belong together but can he persuade everyone (including Theo)? Can Finn heal his broken wings so he can touch the sky again?

This was a sweet story with a younger Dom who was determined to be with the man he knew he was meant to heal and nurture as he let him fly and be free. I thought the Dove that Theo became was a great animal for such a sensitive man to be. There were some nice analyses of some of the feelings involved in their relationship and the damage that had been done to Theo's confidence in the past. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MM story with mature content with a BDSM-like D/s relationship with pet play.

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Review: Her Alien Stepbrother by Michele Mills 3 of 5 stars

Her Alien Stepbrother by Michele Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Prince is the heir of the head of the Hyrrokin mafia and some time ago he scented his bound(mate) from a red scarf he found but after looking everywhere he has still not seen her. When his father takes a new bound he gets a human stepmother and stepsister and he is put in charge of his sister's safety as she is innocent. When he meets her he knows - she is the one.

This novella was a sweet read that you need to have read the previous books in the series first to understand Prince's journey to find his bound. It was a little silly but I was glad to see that they had a chance to get to know each other. A light read that will give you a warm feeling when they get a HEA at the end. Easy to read and understand. Contains some mature content.

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Review: Auctioned to the Tusk Warrior by Michele Mills 3 of 5 stars

Auctioned to the Tusk Warrior by Michele Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Posey's finances were cut off by her step-father and mother and so she needs to find a way to earn money fast to raise the money to care for her elderly cat and finance the young women who are studying at Oxford University with the help of a scholarship via her fund. So she finds herself on the stage at the auction to sell off her virginity planning to divorce at got back to her normal life as soon as she can. She also plans to take vengeance against her stepfather for killing her father. A heavily armed and tattooed male alien with tusks pounds his fists on his chest and heads for her as he has won her at the auction. How am I supposed to reign over this handsome, muscle-bound alien alpha? My body might be for sale tonight, but my heart is certainly not part of the bargain.

I enjoyed this story although the whole stepfather/father death thing and the cutting off of her finances were a little too contrived for me. I loved her heart and that she was determined to help those less fortunate than herself to get through university and wanted to make sure it was done in an anonymous way. Waylen was a man who had been wronged but he was determined to get himself a mate/wife and was empathetic to find a way to make life better for her previous cat. Easy to read and understand. Contains mature content.

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Review: Midnight Desires by T.M. Payne by Julia Mills 4 of 5 stars

Midnight Desires by T.M. Payne by Julia Mills
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great collection of books at a great price.

Tempting Her Dragon - Julia Mills - 4*

Wolf shifter Orla McCarthy is an agent with Council Special Branch and has been called into the Dragon Intelligence Agency to help find a serial killer. She has a special gift only known to very few people. She is to pair up with Finley O'Donnel, a Dragon Guard shifter. As the two meet it becomes apparent to them both that they are mates but Orla has no time for that now. They have a serial killer to catch.
A plan was formed using Orla as a target to get the killer. Unfortunately, things didn't work out as planned and she was kidnapped. You can imagine what happens as there is plenty of danger, drama and excitement. Easy to read and understand - an enjoyable addition to the Dragon Intelligence Agency books.

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Review: Auctioned to the Alien Beast by Michele Mills 3 of 5 stars

Auctioned to the Alien Beast by Michele Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

With a Mum needing life-saving surgery Charlotte needs money fast and so she decides to auction her virginity. She finds herself barely covered and under bright lights as the Auction House receives bids from the males in the audience. Taygar Tusk, of the Voltare species, recognises her as his mate and so in a deep raspy voice continues to up the bidding for her and then he has won - the lights go up and a huge male marches forward ready to immediately perform marriage vows. But he’s not human but an alien with flashing red eyes, dark grey skin and tusks. He grins, picks her up and tosses her over his massive shoulder before stomping off into the night.

I enjoyed this story with the innocent (but incredibly naive) Charlotte and the worldly Taygar. I thought that the issues with the other bidder were too glossed over but I did find their relationship developed into something quite sweet. The ending with the parents was just weird. Easy to read and understand. Contains mature content.

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Review: Dragon Her Home: Dragon Guard Paladins by Julia Mills 3 of 5 stars

Dragon Her Home: Dragon Guard Paladins by Julia Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Dragon Guard Paladin Stone is refusing to waver under the weight and containment of the silver chains which hold him he is waiting for the Overlords to finally claim his life he is suddenly freed from his bonds but there is no one there which is strange. He cannot find the other dragon who he knew was being tortured, the Overlord or anyone. Then it became apparent he has been cared for by Annika who is an Arctisune and is his fated mate. Can they learn to work together to defeat a foe who is trying to spoil their future and work out what has been going on?

I enjoyed this story which was fairly typical in the formula for a Dragon Guard story with a few differences as he was a Paladin and she was a new type of shifter - an Arctisune which was a cross between an Arctic Fox and a Kitsune. I liked the twist of the new foe they had to tackle and the cool-headed way that Annika handled it. As always there is a ceremony for them to become mates which follows the typical formula. I'm intrigued now as to what has happened to his twin Sable and hope that will be covered in the next book in this series. Easy to read and understand. Contains some mature content.

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Review: Her Alien Bully by Michele Mills 3 of 5 stars

Her Alien Bully by Michele Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Human Cherise was bullied by Hyrrokin male Horace in high school then years later after completing her education, she is about to a new job on the Omega 9 space station when Horace shows up demanding that she becomes his bound! He says he has kidnapped her father and will ruin the family business unless she marries him - surely there is no way that she can marry her bully?

This was a nice little story where much of the past was not how it appeared and that the future can be something so much better. I was fairly amazed at her ability to be clear-headed and logical at a time that was obviously against everything that she believed in. Actually, Horace was a really nice guy and it was actually really sweet. Easy to read and understand. Contains mature content.

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Review: Crimson Moon Hideaway: Dragon Dreaming by Julia Mills 3 of 5 stars

Crimson Moon Hideaway: Dragon Dreaming by Julia Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Van is a Dragon Guardsman and an adopted member of a MacAllan clan. He works for the Dragon Intelligence Agency. Lottie Maldese-Dalgaard is a Sleipnir shifter and Van's fated mate and sadly he did not do well with their first encounter. He has a lot of work to do while they fight some bad guys.

I enjoyed this book - it was amusing in places and I always enjoy the setting of Crimson Moon Hideaway. I think it would help others if there had read the previous Dragon Intelligence Agency books. I loved how feisty Lottie was and Van was working his way back to her good books after their disastrous meeting. Enjoyable book with some mature content.

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Review: Her Alien Ex-Con by Michele Mills 3 of 5 stars

Her Alien Ex-Con by Michele Mills
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Aliyah has escaped from her father and has arrived on the Omega 9 space station at the same time as a prison transfer. She finds herself handcuffed to a tall satanic looking man and finds herself on the run with him. He is bossy, throws flash flames, can party all night, sin and shoot a blaster well - plus his kiss is just wow. Then they discover that the Hyrrokin mafia is after her but she has no idea why. She should probably be planning her escape, but he appears to have captured her heart too.

I enjoyed this story which definitely ran on from the previous one in the series. I liked their chemistry which was off the charts and I also liked that he did what he could to keep her nearby. I loved the ending which was great and closed that chapter nicely. Easy to read and understand. Contains mature content.

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