Devil's Kiss (Sunset Cove, #2) ~ Ella Frank

What do you do when the one you least expect to matter…

Ends up mattering the most?

Derek Pearson likes to think he’s an easygoing guy. Uncomplicated, upfront, and unapologetic with what he wants. His what you see is what you get attitude is on prominent display for anyone who cares to look, and his foul mouth is right there to back it up should you miss the point.

However, what you see isn’t always what you get, and only a select few have ever glimpsed the real man under the brash exterior.

Among them? Professor Jordan Devaney. Complicated, high-maintenance, and vibrant, he’s Derek’s opposite in every way. From the moment they saw each other, a love-hate relationship began.

But what happens when one person wants more?

I was excited to see what all the looks and hostility was about when Jordan and Derek were sharing air space LOL..

I loved their story!!

Jordan was absolutely adorable and so likable, he was so sure of himself  and I adored his character..

Derek was trying to stay on top of his issues, was very private and reserved when it came to his home life.. He had a horrible childhood and was not accepted by his father never had been..

Complete opposites do attract and these two were completely opposites in ALL aspects..

There were so many fun surprises especially when it came to Jordan..

Wow Jordan hahaha.. Did I already mention how much I loved him?

Some angst, some sexy times and an awesome story-line will have have you cheering  

on these men ..

There were some new characters introduced I'd love to know more about!!

August and Dylan where you at?

AMAZON

The Spiral Down (The Fall Up, #2) ~ Aly Martinez

I was afraid to fly.

He made me soar.

After years of climbing the ladder of success in the music industry, I finally had everything I could want. 

Yet I still found myself wandering through life alone.

Captain Evan Roth was the one man I never saw coming. 

Tall, dark, mysterious… Straight. 

We were both damaged beyond repair and searching for something so elusive we weren’t sure it even existed.

But, when two broken souls collide in midair, falling is a given.

I just never expected to crave the spiral down.

So we met Henry in The Fall Up.. he was this fun loving guy, a rock for Levee

Famous, Loaded, Hot and Openly Gay!!!

He kept it fun and light but deep down you could tell he was so ready for his HEA..

His biggest addiction, his drug of choice?

He only went after straight guys.. 

Henry loved the challenge, the mere knowledge that he made them curious, 

made them go against everything they thought they knew about their sexuality..

Seduced them out of their comfort zone!!

The down side to that was that he would usually just turn into "that experience"

Not the One!!

Evan was a bit down on his luck, He was flying Part Time which meant a heck of a lot less air time than he would have liked and not just because of his pockets, He just went through a break up he was sure was for the best although he felt horrible about it!! 

and Oh Yea he's managed to catch Henry Alexander's eye.. 

Growing Up flying was ingrained in him.. Evan felt at ease in the air 

Henry? Well not so much.. Not at ALL!!!

Secrets, Emotions and Pasts did not play a roll when these two got together 

and it was easy to see they were both spiraling out of control..

a few white lies on Henry's part 

Evan not wanting to put a label on his sexuality but not being forth coming with 

his past experiences.. lead to major blow ups..

These two together were HOT!!!

and once they both admitted to what they wanted and set the LABELS aside..

Henry + Evan = Heaven

Loved this read!!

If you've never ventured off and picked up an M/M romance

this would be a wonderful way to pop that cherry..

It was sexy, sweet & hot..

AMAZON

Finley (Sunset Cove, #1) ~ Ella Frank

***A spin-off from the Temptation Series***

It's time to come home, Finn.

It’s been seven years since Daniel Finley left his hometown in Florida for the hustle and bustle of Chicago’s city life.

Since then, he’s worked hard for his position at the prestigious law firm Leighton & Associates, even when it’s caused distance and isolation from his family and friends. But that’s all about to change.

On his thirtieth birthday, he receives the one thing he never dared hope for. Something that was promised to him years earlier—a note. One simple sentence from the man he’s never been able to forget.

Six words will forever change the course of their lives.

Brantley Hayes has it all. Or so he thinks. When he first made the decision to take a job down in Florida, his family thought he was crazy. But, after years of living in the quiet beach town, he finally feels a sense of community. He’s surrounded himself with friends who are like family, has a job he loves, and owns a spectacular beachfront property that is his sanctuary.

Yet he still feels unfulfilled, as if a piece of the puzzle is missing, and he knows exactly which piece it is. On an impulse, he follows through with a promise he made years earlier. A promise to call home the one he sent away.

Nothing is as simple as it seems.

After years of separation, the former lovers are reunited, but Brantley wasn’t expecting to encounter the high walls now guarding Daniel’s heart. 

Daniel may not be the same person he was when he left, but he knows that the first step to healing is the note in his hand.

This was such an awesome read.

We got to finally see who Finley this Cocky Stud Muffin was!!

Oh but we also got to see behind  all the smoke & mirrors..

Finley in his youth was carefree, fun and was always self assured, never backed down from what he wanted and ALWAYS went after it...

It's obvious very early on he became a bit bitter and just wanted some closure due to some events that took place with a certain Love interest..

We get to meet Brantley aka The Professor and a few other amazing characters I am now anxious to meet.. plus old ones we all LOVE..

This was a super steamy story about second chances and how sometimes some sacrifices are supposed to be discussed and should never be one sided.. How are decisions are not always the right ones and we need to step back and see if they were made purely out of selfishness or possibly acted upon do to insecurities..

AMAZON

The Full Domain (Nice Guys, #3) ~ Kindle Alexander

Honor, integrity, and loyalty are how Deputy US Marshal Kreed Sinacola lives his life. A former SEAL now employed by the Special Operations Group of the US Marshal Service, Kreed spent most of his life working covert operations and avoiding relationships. Never one to mix business with pleasure, his boundaries blur and his convictions are put to the test when he finally comes face-to-face with the hot computer geek he’s been partnered with. Hell-bent on closing the ongoing case for his longtime friend, he pushes past his own limits and uncovers more than he expects.

Aaron Stuart strives for one thing: justice. Young and full of idealism, his highly sought after computer skills land him a position with the National Security Agency. Aaron’s biggest hazard at his job is cramped fingers, but all that changes when he is drawn into the middle of a dangerous federal investigation. Aaron gets more than he bargained for when the FBI partners him with a handsome and tempting deputy US marshal. His attraction to the inked up, dark-haired man provides another kind of threat altogether. Aaron tries desperately to place a firewall around his heart and fight his developing feelings, knowing one misstep on his part could ultimately destroy him. 

The solution isn’t as easy as solving the case, which is treacherous enough as it is. But the growing sexual attraction between them threatens to derail more than just Kreed’s personal convictions as he quickly learns temptation and matters of the heart rarely fit easily into the rules he’s lived by. Will Kreed be able to convince Aaron to open his heart and face the fact that sometimes the answers aren’t always hidden in code?

I have to admit it took me a bit to get into the story for the first 30% Aaron was just acting way to childish for my liking and I got the whole keep your distant logic and I definitely understood he had secrets he needed to guard tightly but STILL with those excuses under his belt he was just plain annoying which is not the Aaron I fell for from his past appearances..

Kreed was his usual cocky self.. He's what kept me going through those rough bumps with his need to protect and his professionalism.. Even though he did let down his guard quiet a bit around Aaron.. Only to be put in his place more times than I would have liked.. 

50% into it we finally get the action and steam I've loved from this series..

Things start to unfold and unravel and even when you think something has been handled some other heart stopping obstacle comes into play..

And once Kreed and Aaron let their attraction for each other take hold there was no holding back.. There were so many sides to both these characters that kept me on my toes from speaking their minds to heroism..

So happy I stuck with it because we finally got to see them close the case!!

and was a part of Kreed & Aaron's HEA!!!

Nice Guys Series

Like a Lover (Housemates, #2) ~ Jay Northcort

Josh has a plan: get through uni with a good degree and no debt. Focused on his goals, he pays his way by working as an escort. He enjoys the no-strings sex because he doesn’t have time for a relationship. Falling in love definitely isn’t part of the deal—especially not with a client.

When Rupert meets Josh in a bar, he’s smitten on sight. He’s never paid for sex, but when Josh propositions him, he can’t resist. He should’ve known one night would never be enough. Luckily for him he has an inheritance to fund his addiction to Josh, because his job in IT support wouldn’t cover the cost.

With each encounter the lines get blurred, creating something that feels more like a relationship than a business transaction. But they come from different worlds, and to go from client-and-escort to lovers seems impossible. If they want a future together, Josh and Rupert have a lot to overcome.

I 'm hooked and now always look forward to Jay Northcort's reads..

This one was a treat.. It was based on Josh's story, we met him in Helping Hand

He was an openly gay roommate that provided some much needed advise..

Advise he didn't seem to follow when it came to his own issues..

Josh was on a mission and had his blinders on when it came to relationships..

Even though he technically wasn't adverse to them.. Just didn't think he'll ever find his Mr. Right..

Rupert was just plain adorable and Hot!!

He was basically cornered into the situation he found himself in with Josh and couldn't find a way around it where they could both come out the Victorious. He was just going with the flow, didn't want to mess up a good thing but definitely wanted more..

Communication is SO important and there seemed to be a lack of that here...

Luckily it didn't drag for too long and we got our happily ever after..

With some Smokin' Scenes and a Few Laughs!!

Josh & Rupert

All Man ~ Jay Northcort

“You’re the sleek little sports car to my Land Rover.” 

From the moment Gareth walks through the door of the salon to fit some new sinks, Jules can’t take his eyes off him. Jules has always been attracted to men who are his polar opposite, so burly Gareth is Jules’s fantasy man.

At the weekend, Jules gets into a tough situation with another bloke in a gay club and Gareth comes to his aid. Gareth rejects Jules’s subsequent advances but leaves him with the hope that his attraction isn’t completely one-sided. Fantasy could become reality.

With Gareth’s work at the salon nearly done, he’ll soon disappear from Jules’s life for good. Time is running out. Jules needs to prove to Gareth that he’s tougher than he looks and that his feelings run deeper than gratitude.

What a fun, quick, steamy read.. 

Jules fell into insta Lust over Gareth.. He checked off ALL of Jules' Must Haves and then some.. 

To bad he was straight.. Or was he?

I enjoyed watching Jules come on strong then let his insecurities get in the way when he was turned down.. Then Gareth came to his rescue and was so protective but oh so sweet..

"I'm not crush material. I might be pretty but I'm not in your league." ~ Jules

 "You're my type. I Like pretty. I've never seen the appeal of a big hairy bloke like me." ~ Gareth

When they finally came to terms and all the walls came down I couldn't help but sigh with happiness for these two!!

You can never go wrong with Jay Northcort haven't read one yet that I didn't enjoy!!