Review: Reactant by Aurora Crane 4 of 5 stars

Reactant by Aurora Crane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a summary of a complex, likely romantic suspense story involving five men. Jericho Rowlands, who has a history of working in the shadows to protect Sydney, finds his life intertwined with Sebastian Devlin, the lawyer who once helped him. Through Sebastian, Jericho meets Quinn, Peyton, and Will, who already share a complicated past with Sebastian. 1  Unexpected and intense chemistry ignites between Jericho and all four men, despite Jericho's initial mission to simply protect Sebastian.  As they navigate their newfound connections and the weight of their individual histories, a dangerous threat emerges. Sebastian and Jericho ("Warren") are on a hit list, and others are being targeted. Quinn races to uncover the identity of the person behind these attacks. The men, who exist on different sides of the law (Quinn and Will versus Peyton and Jericho), must band together to protect Sebastian and fight for a potential future together, even as the threats from the present jeopardize everything.

I loved this story with the mystery of who was after Sebastian and Jericho and why. Lots of danger and drama as they worked through the others on a kill list only to find bodies. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MMMMM story with mature content.

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Review: Next for Us by Becca Seymour 3 of 5 stars

Next for Us by Becca Seymour
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a short story and holiday romance focusing on Tanner and Carter. As they navigate the holiday season, which includes "dashing dogs," "pancake mishaps," and "surprise packages," they also face an impending storm and significant decisions that will determine the future of their relationship. The question "What's next for us?" highlights the central theme of their evolving connection.

I loved this glimpse back into Tanner's and Carter's lives and what their future will include. I also love Carter's Mum who has no filter! This was easy to feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Our First and Last by Becca Seymour 3 of 5 stars

Our First and Last by Becca Seymour
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ian, a cute and hardworking nurse, dreams of a fresh start in the welcoming small town of Kirkby. While participating in the town's first Pride festival, he reluctantly agrees to run the kissing booth. An unexpected kiss from his friend Frankie rescues him from an awkward situation and sparks a surprising connection that turns Ian's life upside down. Despite the distance between them and potential obstacles, Ian hopes to build a future with Frankie and find a place to call home, navigating unexpected surprises and revelations along the way.

I loved this story with nurse Ian getting his own HEA with Frankie and his son Ty. I loved how Ian was close to Ty before he and Frankie started a relationship. Lots of emotions and feelings that were mostly positive and good apart from those involving a different person who had problems with accepting the word "No". This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Maximus by Stella Rainbow 4 of 5 stars

Maximus by Stella Rainbow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a thrilling paranormal romance! It featured Maximus, a workaholic soul collector from another realm, who discovers his fated mate is Kym, a human with hidden powers. While dealing with their instant connection and the challenges of different worlds, they also face a growing evil that threatens Maximus's realm and puts children in danger. Both Maximus and Kym are torn between their responsibilities and their feelings for each other, questioning if they can choose love over their current lives as they team up to fight the chaos.

I loved this story with the complexities of the evil threat and trying to understand and fight it. They also had the attraction between them both which reinforced the mate bond. Lots of danger and drama as they faced evil and worked to protect the innocent. Lots of emotions and feelings as they developed their relationship. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: It's Not You by Becca Seymour 4 of 5 stars

It's Not You by Becca Seymour
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story sounds like it's packed with tension! It's about Lawrence, a drifter finally settling down, who needs help from his landlord, Billy, a protective ex-cop. Their shared history and Billy's initial act of playing it cool have created a complicated dynamic. As Billy nurses Lawrence back to health, their attraction grows, but the reappearance of Lawrence's past threatens to shatter any chance of happiness they might find together.

I enjoyed this story with the two men who were drawn together and after a rocky start went back to basics of establishing a friendship first. I loved both of their personalities and understood their pasts and the effect on them. Lawrence's mother was a piece of work. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Thinking It Over by Becca Seymour 4 of 5 stars

Thinking It Over by Becca Seymour
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a sweet setup for a potentially heartwarming story! It centres on Jasper, a new teacher who's thrilled about his permanent job prospects and finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Austin, the school's principal. Austin, a successful and focused man dealing with his own ex and the potential full custody of his dog Penny, is equally attracted to Jasper, creating a "complicated" situation they both need to navigate.

I loved this story with the two men who had so much in common and had a smoking hot attraction. There were many reasons for emotions and feelings both in their own relationship and their relationships with others. Austin's ex really was despicable and it feels almost impossible for them to have ever been together. This was an MM story with mature content.

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Review: Billionaire Daddy by B.T. Wolfe 3 of 5 stars

Billionaire Daddy by B.T. Wolfe
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Alex, a charming LA nightclub owner, believes all billionaires are arrogant jerks. His world flips when Derek, a handsome, older billionaire with salt-and-pepper hair, becomes a regular patron and reveals a ruthless, manipulative side. Despite despising him, Alex unexpectedly falls for Derek, discovering that beneath his arrogance lies a calculated plan—and feelings he didn't expect to develop for someone he hates.

This was a sweet short story as Alex and Derek worked out their relationship and the limitations. I'm not sure about the Daddy bit from the title, as that was not apparent in the story. Easy to feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.

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