Review: Dirty Laundry

Dirty Laundry by Heidi Cullinan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I really enjoy this book. Apparently is an extended version of a free short story that I totally missed.
Adam, is a very interesting character, there is so much to learn about him. He suffers from both OCD and clinical anxiety, making his life a little bit more complicated that the rest of us.
He is describe as shy and geeky, but most of his shyness and awkwardness is due to his insecurities. And not on himself, but the insecurity that comes from having OCD and anxiety controlling his life.
It doesn't help that he had a brat for ex-boyfriend, who instead of helping him with his tics he used them to make him feel even more like a freak, like someone who couldn't stand up for himself.
When he meets Denver, he not only meets a savior, he also meets a Dom.
One that will help him overcome his insecurities, letting go and passing the control over those voices to Denver.
The BDSM elements used here show a different type of dynamic between the MCs, it was a very enlightening read. The way Denver uses his Dom voice not only to pleasure Adam but also to help him take over his fears. Showing him that by letting go and losing control he is actually controlling them through Denver.
Finally learning that Denver is not absolutely flawless adds to the charm. I love alpha males such as Denver, but I also enjoy seeing them as a little less than perfect.
Louisa is a great supporting character, one that was under develop, there is much more to her than what we saw.
Highly recommend it, Heidi Cullinan is a must read on my list.




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Review: Icicle

Icicle by Natalie Vale

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



What a lovely story Icicle was, such a pleasant surprise.
Discovering and enjoying a new author is a plus.
Sean is a lost man, he is not completely satisfied with his life and he leaves his town and his lover to go searching for something he feels his life is missing, tho he doesn't know what it is.
On a cold night, almost at the end of his strength and will, Sean is rescued by a mysterious man. A man with secrets and regrets of his own.
A man that in the end will give Sean back his hope and will to live.
But, who is saving who?
Honestly, the emotion, that heart clenching emotion you get from a very well written love scene. A connection that goes beyond words.
I love it when a book can get that reaction from me, and in such a short story as well.
I am looking forward to more from this author.
I don't want to give away the story line or share any spoilers I truly hope you read this lovely romance.




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Review: Where He Ends and I Begin

Where He Ends and I Begin by Cardeno C.

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



These two, I love them.
Jake, I could marry him, his protectiveness, his jealousy, his macho man attitude...all of it I´ll take it.
But I just couldn´t get past the re telling of events from both POVs, and some other cliches thrown here and there.
Some crucial issues were sorted just like that .
I love the author´s style and the happy feeling of these books.
The Home Series is one of my favorites.
This one was just average.



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Review: Breaking Point

Breaking Point by Shane Brown

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I am not sure how this little gem landed on my TBR list but I´m glad it was there.
This is a great YA read.
A book about bullying and homophobia in high school.
The victims, the by standers, the once inflicting the violence, the ones that try to stand up for the kids.
Life and stories that come together creating a great book, dealing with some very difficult issues.
Seeing James and Paul, the two MCs, finding their way back to each other, learning to forgive and forget, overcoming all the difficulties.
Paul being so scared to face who he is and his feelings that ends up fighting the only thing that is real and positive in his life. Victim of his own cowardice.
Watching Mr. Green, the one and only teacher that cares about his pupils even after class has ended.
Jason, the master mind behind the hate, so unsatisfied with his own life that you might be even feel sorry for him at one point.
Luke, the one that gets stuck in between and doesn't even know how to get out of the gang.
And it also covers the parents, the ones that don´t see the signs or don't want to.
It doesn´t get the 5* because of the many edit mistakes, one even confusing the names of the character at the dinner table.




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Review: More

More by Sloan Parker

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Yes, there was a lot of sex in this one.
And some might said that there was no plot.
For me, even if it wasn't the best book ever written, it was intense, sexy and a very enjoyable read.
I like the author's style, I've read several of her books.
This one was different.
It was all about 3 men finding, in a very unconventional relationship, everything they needed and more.
The story is told from Luke's POV and it's very interesting to see the development from Luke's eyes.
How he grows into the man he can be. How he faces his demons, his father, his fears and learns to trust and love again.
The plot, the drama is pretty basic; the real story in this book is the threesome. And the men that try to make it work.
It's about Richard and his protectiveness and dominant personality.
It's about Matthew and his low self esteem, his laugh, his need to find the right person to share his life with and his positive attitude towards life as a whole.
And it's about Luke, his fears, his past, his father and the way he was used to live his life - running, hiding who he is and who he loves.
All that puts these men together and creates some of the best ménage scenes I read in a very long time. Sexy, hot, intense.




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Review: Pressure Head

Pressure Head by J.L. Merrow

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Well, it was a good book, it just left me with a want for more.
The writing is really good, as always. Nice MCs, with good backgrounds and all.
The murder mystery was interesting and keep you guessing.
But, I couldn´t really get too involved with them.
There were lots of names mix in it, and I didn´t get to care about them all.
I was, maybe, too invest in the love story and the UST to really care about anything else.
And when that UST resolved in one night, it left me with a "that´s it?" kind of feeling.
There was so much more, in my opinion, to talk about, there was a lot that was left unsaid.
I don’t want the story to be delivered in my lap with a red bow but I wish there wasn´t as many loose ends, especially when it comes to the MC´s relationship.




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