Frat Boy and Toppy (Theta Alpha Gamma, #1) ~ Anne Tenino

Brad is great at meeting other people's expectations. But his own? Not so much. Take the gay thing. Okay, so yeah. It took a morning meeting with a frat brother's hairy, naked ass for him to admit it, but he knows the truth about himself now. Let the gay life commence.

Unfortunately, it's not that easy. He hasn't quite determined how to come out to anyone, even Sebastian, the geeky-hot TA in his history class. Sebastian is everything Brad is not. Intellectual, suave, hairy. Out. And he doesn't seem interested in Brad, even when Brad makes a fool of himself trying to catch his notice.

Score one for foolery: Sebastian does more than notice Brad; he takes him to bed. Brad's been with plenty of girls, but with Sebastian, the sex is something else entirely-hot, mind-blowing, affirming, and a little domineering in a way that drives him wild. But when great sex turns into something more-dare he admit the "L" word?-Brad must face the crushing realization that Sebastian doesn't feel the same. Unless, of course, he does. After all, even grad students can be idiots about matters of the heart.

I have one word for this book 

"AWESOME"!!!!

I LOVED it.. I have not laughed so hard and so much in a while...

I recommend this book to anyone that likes M/M Romance but with a light fun twist..

It was endearing and sweet and all the characters were great .. 

I absolutely adored Brad and Sebastian's relationship.. 

Brad was so confused and scared about coming out... And Sebastian was so sure of him 

self and a wealth of knowledge for Brad in and out of the bedroom. 

Kyle, Collin and Ashley along with Brads Family were amazing and played a 

huge roll in the story, extremely funny at times..as well as Sebastian's sister Sophie who was his voice of reason. Brad's shock when the story first begin's is quickly put aside 

and he comes to terms that he's Gay and his curiosity and need to be himself gets the best of him. Then comes his guilt of all the women he felt he used to try and be someone he wasn't the 

"Alpha Dawg" as he was dubbed the Big Jock all the frat brothers looked up to..

It was a quick fun read that I didnt want to put down..

I am going to see what else Anne Tenino has written and most definitely give it try...

Read it, Read it, Read it...

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Power Exchange & Safe Word (Power Exchange, #1 & #2) ~ A.J. Rose

                           From the moment Detective Gavin DeGrassi steps into the world of BDSM to solve the brutal slaying of Dom George Kaiser, his course is not his own. Mesmerized by the context in which the victim lived and the images of the lifestyle seared into his soul, Gavin must find a way to navigate these unknown waters. With his personal life in upheaval due to marital trouble, and his professional life uncertain with the assignment of a new partner, Gavin needs all the help he can get understanding the case.

Enter Ben Haverson, a psychologist and a well known Dom. With Ben’s help as a consultant and attention to Gavin's own murky truths, Gavin delves deeper than he ever thought he would into the world of restraints and paddles. Forced to scrutinize his true nature and his innermost desires, Gavin has a choice: keep the fear of submitting at bay, or dive in and solve the case with the knowledge he gains. When another victim is discovered, Gavin’s choice is made for him, and he’s pulled headlong into the deepest, most emotional journey of his life.

Unfortunately for him and Ben, a killer has noticed, has taken stock, and has set his sights on the D/s pair. Can Gavin outwit him, or will his first exchange of power be his last?

       

Everywhere Detective Gavin DeGrassi looks he’s reminded of his attack by the Breath Play Killer. It’s in the house he lives in with his partner and Dom, Ben Haverson. It’s in the sympathetic yet pitying looks he receives from his fellow detectives when he returns to the force after a year-long hiatus. It’s in the suffocating coddling of his entire family, and the relentless reporter demanding an exclusive of his ordeal.

Most of all, it’s in his lack of submission to Ben, who isn’t convinced Gavin’s recovered enough to trust the power exchange between them.

The miraculous recovery of two teen boys from a twisted kidnapper gives him heart, and Gavin's determined to prove he can handle anything despite increasing strain between him and Ben, painful nightmares, and panic when anyone touches him.

But his next case is too close for comfort: a friend and colleague found raped and murdered in a fate chillingly similar to what could have been his own, and this killer isn’t stopping with one cop. As the body count rises and taunting souvenirs are being hand-delivered to Gavin, he faces a frustrating lack of leads, a crushing need to prove himself, and a sinking suspicion the imprisoned kidnapper’s reach is further than originally thought. A miasma of uncertainty and fear threaten to suffocate him when he asks a question with which he’s overwhelmingly familiar: what happens when a victim is pushed too far?

Combined review.. Both had a great plot, plenty of suspense, very engaging mysterious undertone, packed with action and was majorly Hot!

Power Exchange:

Definitely enjoyed reading about Gavin's struggle with coming to terms about his sexual preference and his need to let go and immerse himself in the BDSM lifestyle and Ben was more than anyone can ask for with his knowledge and desire to help Gavin through all that... The story line was slow to start but really didn't annoy me much until when the obvious was not so obvious to Gavin.. Really the story line was based on Gavin and Ben but the underlying investigation was just as prominent as everything else laying the ground for his marital issues and introducing secondary characters. So when Gavin was just plain blind to it all I was a bit peeved.. Other than that the intimate and dominating scenes were just HOT. Need to read Safeword and see where it takes Gavin & Ben..

Safeword:

Gavin finally stands up for himself! even though there were a few moments he was way to Dramatic... Everyone got what they deserved and there were some seriously Hot scenes... I thought the murder mystery storyline behind this one was SOOO much better. Ben I felt finally opened up and Gavin's family were well out of their shell and as supportive as they could be. The Epilogue was nice and gave closure to it all. And this cover is gorgeous I just had to mention that!

The Professor's Plaything ~ Normandie Alleman

The Professor's Plaything by Normandie Alleman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Blurb:

Twenty-one year old Colette Ellis has done plenty of daydreaming about Professor John McGill, but after a spur-of-the-moment decision to seduce him in his office turns her fantasies into reality, she is left longing for more.

She soon learns that this handsome academic can be as firm as he is passionate, and when her bratty behavior earns her a sound spanking she sees a side of him she never expected. Before she knows it, the beautiful young woman finds herself tied up at his mercy, naked, exposed, and more aroused than she could have ever imagined. As she grows closer to him, she cannot help but wonder how long this can last. Could John come to see her as more than just a naughty coed?

John has never fallen for a student… until now. There is something different about Colette, something that brings him alive in a way he has never felt before. Can he dare to hope that she is after more than just a fling?



My Review:

Colette's fantasies of seducing her Professor turn into reality when she impulsively throws herself at him while working on a research project.... She definitely wasn't expecting her actions to back fire on her, John took her by surprise in so many ways!!!!
The steamy story is fast paced with more of a contemporary romance feel to it..
Not what I was expecting but an enjoyable quick Insta Love read!




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Inflame (Explosive, #3) ~ Tessa Teevan

Easy going soldier Kale Montgomery, a self-proclaimed ladies man, has no plans of settling down, especially not with his best friend- the sexy, sassy schoolteacher Lucy Dawson. Their relationship, though unconventional, is mutually beneficial, and they wouldn't have it any other way. Friends with benefits? Casual lovers? Whatever you want to call it, they’re having fun, in and out of bed, and to them, that’s all that matters. At least that’s what they think, but how long can you spend in someone's bed before you find they're also infiltrating your heart?

As their casual fling with no strings attached progresses, it's not long before they realize they're both in way over their heads. One fateful night changes their lives forever in ways they could never have imagined, giving them the push to finally admit that maybe, just maybe they want more than they’ve let on. Their mutual attraction rapidly intensifies as it shifts from burning lust to unrelenting want, need, and possibly even love. Suddenly the idea of settling down doesn't seem so bad. In fact, it sounds pretty damn perfect.

Just when things seem to be falling into place, past pain and renewed insecurities rise to the surface and threaten to smother the flames of their passionate relationship, reminding them both why they’ve always kept the idea of love at arm's length. Will Kale and Lucy realize that what they've been waiting for is each other, or will the blazing whirlwind of their feelings burn out too quickly, causing it to all go up in smoke?

5.. Need to Stock up on some Kale STARS!!!

This was a friends to lovers story that won me over from the very first chapter.. These two met in the cutest way and didn't ever hide their attraction towards one another.. Due to some secrets in their past they were both OKAY just being "Friends with Benefits". An over due reunion with a night of pent up lust & passion led to an un planned pregnancy.

Kale has ruined me for any other Baby Daddy Hero's.. He was total perfection and undoubtedly irresistible.. He was sexy, charming, funny and protective.. He had some Demons to overcome which was his only flaw because he tried to bury them deep.. From the moment he found out Lucy was having his baby he made it known they were in it together!

Kale and Lucy were made for each other.. They just didn't know how to tell the other, but once they started opening up it was smooth sailing. When Kale came up with the name "Sprout" I fell for him hard and that just kept happening over and over again!

"Yeah, Sprout. I figured since I planted the seed, you've got a little Kale in there. Sprout only seems fitting, and I don't want to call it an "it" anymore, So Sprout it is"

The funny foodie and garden jokes had me laughing out load and I couldn't stop the giggles when he came up with "JAM"

                

"I'll do my part and make sure you eat lots and lots of Kale"

 Inflame packed some serious Heat the Connection between them was off the charts HOT....

Kale and Lucy get an A+ !!

Loved both Epilogue's and can't wait to see what Tessa Teevan has in store for Xavier and the Wellington brothers..