Review: Stuff Me by Joe Satoria 3 of 5 stars

Stuff Me by Joe Satoria
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Charlie used the Bears-4-U app when he was on holiday in Europe and met a Daddy where they shared one night of passion and aftercare. Having got back home to the US he craved the man he met but they hadn't shared full names or numbers and so he needed to find him. Domen had met the sweet teddy-hugging Little in Europe but he was all he could think about. Crossing paths again seems unlikely but all he can do is keep looking for him and hope that they can meet somehow.

Domen was such a great guy and determined to give Charlie every opportunity to have his chosen career even if it meant they had to live a couple of hours apart. I loved the mutual respect they had for each other and that even though they were a Daddy and a Little they were also two grown men who could work together and have a fulfilling life and career. Easy to read, feel and understand. This MM story contained MM content with a BSDM-like DDLB relationship.

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Review: Hook by Gianni Holmes 4 of 5 stars

Hook by Gianni Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kit is determined to stick with the man he loves and is quite happy to keep his deadly secrets. What he didn't expect was to have to jump out of a two-storey building but he did all for the look in Sully's eyes when he purrs for him. Sully is torn - working with Kit is both his greatest joy but also his worst nightmare as Kit often lets love cloud his judgement. However, he can't be mad at him as his kind heart is one of the reasons he loves him. Sully can't be angry at him as after the Grimaldo incident he worries that every job might be his last. When past deeds catch up with them, will Sully be able to keep Kit safe or watch him suffer?

I really enjoyed this part of their story where their relationship deepened and Kit came into his own as a member of the team. I loved the way that Kit was able to give Sully some good arguments on why his way would be better and that he was able to add a dose of humanity to their jobs. Some of Kit and Sully's interactions are just smoking hot. It was also nice to see that Liam got some more interaction and a bit of happiness too. Easy to read, feel and understand. Contains MM sexual content including some BSDM-like pet play and exhibitionism.

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Review: Annie's Apple by John A. Heldt 4 of 5 stars

Annie's Apple by John A. Heldt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Siblings and time travellers Bill, Paul, and Annie Carpenter are in 2011 where they are based in two US states. In New York Bill and his wife Cassie are educators and struggling to start a family and Annie is working as a society reporter. In Arizona Paul and his brother-in-law Andy Lee are sergeants part of the effort to stop the Mexican civil war from spilling over the border into the US. Paul and Annie meet new loves, and there is drama, tragedy and adventure at a time when the Titanic sinks and there were factory fires.

I enjoyed this second instalment of the trilogy where as I expect from their author the historical events were very accurately told in the context of this fictional story. Whilst there was a fair amount of happiness in this book there were a number of very tragic events and they were all clearly told with sensitivity and the right level of emotion and empathy. This was easy to read, feel and understand. Things were changing at the end of this story and so I am looking forward to the direction their stories are taking in the final book and which events they are going to experience.

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Review: Lure by Gianni Holmes 4 of 5 stars

Lure by Gianni Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kit is working as a prostitute but then a wealthy and dangerous stranger picks him up off the street to work for him and it becomes clear that his body is what he needs and not his brains. Kit's job is to lure men into his trap and he has no idea what he does with them until one night when he tells Kit to run and he stays and realises that he can ignore the blood on his hands for the excitement. Sully's life had been quiet before Kit's arrival with his catsuits and kitty ear headbands. Sully was able to stay only interested in the men he could get closer to in order to kill them until Kit pounces on his lap and meows at him. Sully suddenly realises that he wants Kit even though he was always straight before. Suddenly Sully wants to send Kit to lure men, but they must not touch him as he will take pleasure in seeing them want him but know they’ll never have him.

I enjoyed this start to the series with how Sully found Kit, the state of their working relationship and how Sully found himself becoming increasingly confused as to why he was being attracted to a man when he was straight. I loved the way we saw their relationship develop, their arguments and that sometimes a bit of retail therapy was a great way to get Sully's attention. I loved the way that they became inseparable and that Kit became onboard with the whole enterprise. Easy to read, feel and understand you will soon start to fall in love with Kit and want to make him purr. Contains MM sexual content including some BSDM-like pet play and exhibitionism.

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Review: Dirty Deed by Gianni Holmes 5 of 5 stars

Dirty Deed by Gianni Holmes

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lawyer Sawyer knows that Noah Burgess is off limits as he is too young and the only child of a partner in his law firm. However, there are many layers to Noah as he is also vulnerable and has a wounded heart that he disguises behind dirty deeds and poor judgement - an example is when he is expelled from college for an inappropriate relationship with his professor and he then winds up living with Sawyer for two weeks. Sawyer finds himself unable to let Noah fight his demons on his own and so steps in to help him get his life back together even when his own world puts him in danger - the question is let him go or keep him even closer?

I enjoyed this story with Sawyer doing everything he could to stay apart from Noah while Noah was determined to get Sawyer to be his. I loved the way that Sawyer cleverly gave Noah some boundaries and opportunities to actually succeed on his own without his Dad buying or getting him off from something. Sawyers's family were wonderful and I just wish that everyone had a family as wonderful and close as that. I loved the way that the story ended and the next book in the series looks great. Easy to read, feel and understand. Contains mature MM content with some references to historical underage sexual activity as well as issues with dubious consent.

**Dirty Deed first appeared in the Dirty Daddies Pride anthology 2021. It has been expanded with more than 20k words and sets up the next two books in the series.

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Review: Protecting the Thief by Elouise East 4 of 5 stars

Protecting the Thief by Elouise East
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Since the death of his younger brother Jesse (known as Robin) has become an expert at finding and locating lost or stolen artefacts. Sometimes his work is legal and sometimes not. When he flew over the Atlantic for a job he got more than he bargained for when he received a death threat and had no choice but to allow the gruff former military man from Trident Security to protect him. George finds it hard to believe that he is babysitting a thief. Hidden away in the middle of nowhere, their opposition is better trained than they anticipated. Despite their emotions running high, keeping Jesse safe is George’s priority. But can he do that when his trust in himself is shaken? What happens when those you trust become the ones who are gunning for you?

I enjoyed this story with the way that Jesse made a living and what he put the money he made towards as well as the way that over time George saw him differently and not just as a thief. The sexual chemistry between Jesse and George was off the charts and it was great to see the two men let their hair down and spend time together. I loved the way that Trident Security circled around and did whatever they had to do in order to keep them both safe and secure. There were definitely some emotional moments (especially involving Jesse's parents). Easy to read, feel and understand. Contains some MM mature content.

***Part of Samantha A. Cole's Suspenseful Seduction World.

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Review: Bernie by Ali Ryecart 5 of 5 stars

Bernie by Ali Ryecart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vowing never to risk his heart again after he lost the only man he had ever loved, coffee shop owner Bernie Porter knows that no one would want his battered, bruised and broken heart. When a bungled street robbery leaves Jared Hastings injured and bloodied on Bernie’s doorstep. Bernie’s instinct is to offer help and protection, but Jared wants neither. Just like he doesn’t want the law or doctors involved. He’s had enough of police and hospitals to last a lifetime. As soon as Jared leaves Bernie has the gnawing conviction something precious has slipped through his fingers. Then they unexpectedly meet but can this time they agree to see each other again and can Bernie learn to love again as well as Jared learn to trust?

I really enjoyed this story with Bernie finally getting a chance at happiness instead of him always putting the boys first. I loved learning more about Bernie and it was interesting to learn more about Jared and how he was connected to Bernie's previous life. The reasons for both Bernie's and Jared's hesitancy in having a relationship were sensitively described and my heart went out to them both. I also loved the way that the Barista Boys were included in the story of Bernie and that they helped to join the two men together even if it was just covering the cafe so Bernie could have time off. Easy to read, feel and understand. This story contains mature MM content and references to domestic abuse.

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