Friday, July 30, 2021

Book Cover Reveal for Save Me by Ami Ackerman.......

 As a fan of rockstar romances I'm drawn to this story, an angsty menage set in the world of music as fame and matters of the heart wage battle in the public eye.  Keep reading to get a tempting glimpse of Save Me by Ami Ackerman, then start counting down the days until this first installment in the Boys In The Band series hits bookshelves on August 30th!

Kwan Park is one-of-seven in the world’s most successful boy band.
Save Me has dominated the charts and Kwan thought he had it all – his band, the family they created, and the adoration of millions of fans.
But soon he realizes something is missing. Love.
Enter bandmates, Benedict Ross and Bailey Montgomery, who might just hold the most precious thing in their hands – Kwan’s heart.
Benedict and Kwan have a tarnished history, but Bailey offers both of them something deep and meaningful that neither of them have ever imagined.
With all three hearts on the line, they must decide if they can handle the pressure...both from the label and those who wouldn’t understand.
On music’s most prestigious night, Bene and Bailey ask Kwan to do the unthinkable – to go public with their relationship.
Faced with betrayal and pain, Kwan, Bene and Bailey wonder if they’ll ever be anything but beautifully broken.
****Save Me: Broken is Beautiful is intended for mature readers. Please be aware that there are topics that may be triggers for some readers.

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AUTHOR INFO:

Ami Ackerman began reading romance at the age of ten when her aunt handed her a copy of Gone With the Wind and she was immediately hooked. Since then, she has always dreamed of writing romance full-time and decided to take a chance when her best friend gave her an idea. Ami believes in love across genders and sexes and that all relationships have a place in romance. When not writing at her favorite Starbucks, Ami can be found in the mountains of Arizona daydreaming about seven men in Korea who will never know she exists.

Book Teaser Blast for Come Back Tomorrow by Amy Argent......

 Readers will be captivated by this emotionally intense tale of love and life as a man battling cancer also finds himself battling his heart when a determined woman sets out to become a part of his life.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Come Back Tomorrow by Amy Argent, then start counting down the days until this first book in the Embrace Tomorrow duet hits shelves on August 10th!

Meet Will Everson.
At twenty-nine, he’s already beaten cancer twice, but when it comes back a third time, he can see the writing on the wall. Estranged from his family and believing he’s a burden to his friends, Will decides to go it alone and surrender to his fate.
Tori Somerset is a clinical psychologist with an unusual hobby—befriending terminal patients with no friends or family to make sure they don’t die alone.
When Tori meets Will, he’s a mystery—where are his friends and family? Why has he given up on living? And why is he keeping her at arm’s length? Tori is certain she can help Will make peace with his decisions, but first she has to convince him to let her in...before it’s too late.
**Come Back Tomorrow is the first book of a duet.


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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Book Teaser Reveal for Undone by Leslie McAdam......

Readers will find this an entertaining and endearing m/m romance involving roommates becoming unexpectedly more.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Undone by Leslie McAdam, then count down the days until this 18th installment in the Vino & Veritas series hits shelves on August 12th!

My new roommate has the worst taste in men.
I mean, Murph’s special. He’s funny and flamboyant and full of life.
While I’m straight, even I can tell these guys aren’t good enough for him.
I had to yell at one date, toss another one out the door, and throw a beer in another’s face.
Kind of embarrassing, really. I don’t know what’s gotten into me.
I ask my sister what’s wrong with me and she says I’m jealous.
Jealous? Please. Me?
Come on.
Only thing is, I hate the thought of Murph kissing any guy. Ever.
Except, maybe...me?
Undone is a contemporary m/m romance about a dreamy insurance agent that might not be as straight as he thinks, an adorable bartender who adds sparkle wherever he goes, and maybe one or two jokes about swords.

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Book Blast for Soft Gold by Megan Slayer (GIVEAWAY).........

A woman wanting a love of her own finds herself caught between two men with a past of their own in this erotically charged contemporary romance.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Soft Gold by Megan Slayer, then discover even more about this book by visiting the other sites hosting this tour.  In honor of this ninth installment in the Celestial Mates series, US readers need to make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win a prize pack with a handmade necklace too!

Three hearts can equal one great love...
Hera, the goddess of mothering and childbirth, wants more than to be Zeus’s throwaway partner. She wants a lover and a hot romance she can call her own, but she’s not sure she deserves to be happy. When she meets Crane in Vegas, all bets are off.
Crane Gray is a man of contradiction. On the stage, he’s a superstar, but at home, he’s alone. He wants love and Hera is the woman of his dreams. But Crane has unfinished business with John.
John has loved Crane for so long and only wants him to be happy. When he sees Crane with Hera, he knows what’s been missing between them and craves making Hera their third.
Can these three make a go of their relationship despite the glare of the spotlight or will a mistake from Hera’s past threaten their future?

EXCERPT:

“I’m Crane Gray and it’s nice to meet you—someone who doesn’t know me. I’ve got a concert here at the hotel tonight. I should be prepping for it, but I just don’t care and I want out of my life for a while. You fascinate me and I’m enjoying myself here in the bar. I’d like you to stay. Please?”
She debated what to do. Stay with Crane, the celebrity, or find someone a little more boring. “Will you at least tell me your name?” he asked. “Have a drink with me?”
She liked him, despite his ability to drive her crazy. He was physically what she wanted in a man—blond hair, blue eyes, tall, handsome, and younger than her. Then again, most men were younger than her. She’d like to spend time with him because, honestly, this would be the only encounter. He could be that pure gold she’d been looking for.
“Honey?” He gave her space. “It’s just a drink.”
She could handle this. She’d ruined many a man, forced Echo to repeat the same words, turned individuals into monsters, and destroyed mortals. Having a drink with Crane was nothing. “Sure.”



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AUTHOR INFO:

Megan Slayer, aka Wendi Zwaduk, is a multi-published, award-winning author of more than one-hundred short stories and novels. She’s been writing since 2008 and published since 2009. Her stories range from the contemporary and paranormal to LGBTQ and BDSM themes. No matter what the length, her works are always hot, but with a lot of heart. She enjoys giving her characters a second chance at love, no matter what the form. She’s been the runner up in the Kink Category at Love Romances Café as well as nominated at the LRC for best author, best contemporary, best ménage and best anthology. Her books have made it to the bestseller lists on Amazon.com.
When she’s not writing, Megan spends time with her husband and son as well as three dogs and three cats. She enjoys art, music and racing, but football is her sport of choice. She’s an active member of the Friends of the Keystone-LaGrange Public library.

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Book Teaser Blast for Come Back Tomorrow by Amy Argent......

 Readers will be captivated by this emotionally intense tale of love and life as a man battling cancer also finds himself battling his heart when a determined woman sets out to become a part of his life.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Come Back Tomorrow by Amy Argent, then start counting down the days until this first book in the Embrace Tomorrow duet hits shelves on August 10th!

Meet Will Everson.
At twenty-nine, he’s already beaten cancer twice, but when it comes back a third time, he can see the writing on the wall. Estranged from his family and believing he’s a burden to his friends, Will decides to go it alone and surrender to his fate.
Tori Somerset is a clinical psychologist with an unusual hobby—befriending terminal patients with no friends or family to make sure they don’t die alone.
When Tori meets Will, he’s a mystery—where are his friends and family? Why has he given up on living? And why is he keeping her at arm’s length? Tori is certain she can help Will make peace with his decisions, but first she has to convince him to let her in...before it’s too late.
**Come Back Tomorrow is the first book of a duet.


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Book Cover Reveal for King of the Court by R.S. Grey.....

 Just in time for this year's Olympics comes this standalone rom-com set in a small town that has two very different people showing an attraction to each other, but with a heroine fighting that attraction every step of the way.  Keep reading to get a tempting glimpse of King of the Court by R.S. Grey, then start counting down the days until this book hits bookshelves on August 12th!

We don’t get a lot of NBA superstars coming through little ol’ Pine Hill, Texas. That’s why everyone is all in a tizzy over the fact that the USA men’s Olympic basketball team will be training here of all places before this year’s Summer Games. With little else to talk about, rumors about the players have been spreading like wildfire, and there’s one man in the middle of it all holding a match.
Ben Castillo.
NBA champion.
Olympic gold medalist.
Widely hailed ‘King of the Court’.
The morning he walks into my dingy diner, I have enough sense to keep my head down and go right on wiping tables, pouring coffee, and serving up short stacks. A man who looks like that—superstar or not—has only ever meant trouble, and more trouble is the last thing I need, what with taking care of Nan and scraping by on tips from truckers.
If anything, he seems drawn to my indifference. His steely gaze pierces me behind the counter. My knees nearly buckle under the weight of his attention. But while Mr. Pretty Boy is probably used to snagging city girls with a smile, this gal is country strong.
I won’t be some clichéd convenience for him on his way through town.
So look over your choices carefully, Benny-boy. We serve up sides of hash browns here, not heartbreak.


AUTHOR INFO:

R.S. Grey is the USA Today bestselling author of over twenty novels. She lives in Texas with her husband and daughter, and can be found reading, binge-watching reality TV, or practicing yoga!

Friday, July 23, 2021

Book Teaser Reveal for Rock Me by M.J. Roberts......



An angry ex-con finds solace while playing his guitar on the road before finding a connection to a woman running from danger.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Rock Me by M.J. Roberts, then start counting down the days until this fifth installment in the Chord Brothers series hits bookshelves on August 3rd!

Betrayed by his family after serving time for a crime he didn’t commit, Spider’s angry at the world. The only solace he finds is playing his guitar. He’s fine, he’s good, and if anyone dares suggest otherwise, he’ll pull his knife on you, just to prove a point.
Maria’s devoted to her family and her dream. But when she’s forced to hide from some bad guys intent on torturing her for information she doesn’t possess, she’s forced to run — straight into Spider’s arms.
They’re on the road with the tour that will make or break Spider’s career — and his heart.

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AUTHOR INFO:

M. J. Roberts is a writer, editor, and teacher – with more than two million copies of her stories in circulation worldwide, Roberts is well loved for creating characters who feel as real as your most cherished friends. Roberts works to diligently create believable, lovable characters, witty dialogue, prose ripe with metaphor, exciting plot twists, action that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and romance scenes that sizzle.
Roberts is a multiple award-winning author including first place in the prestigious Summer Lovin’ Romance Literary Contest 2015 for the novel Risk Your Heart.
Roberts also writes under the pen name Natasha Action. Roberts is originally from New York but lives in the southern United States for the purpose of endless comic material.
She’s married to a professional musician (A.K.A. The Rock and Roll God) because she is too busy tormenting imaginary characters and counting her blessings to pursue her longtime dream of Rock n’ Roll stardom herself.

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Blog Tour for Jett by Sawyer Bennett (REVIEW & GIVEAWAY)......



A hockey player, and a new addition to the team, find themselves enjoying their time in the friend zone...until time starts running out and things start becoming all too real.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Jett by Sawyer Bennett, then get my impressions of it.  In honor of this tenth installment in the Arizona Vengeance series make sure to visit the link below for the chance to win a signed copy of this book as well as a $100 Amazon GC too!

Jett Olsson isn’t looking for anything serious and she’s not looking for anything at all, so why does it seem so hard to keep it professional?
I love my life—the thrill of being on the ice as part of the Arizona Vengeance, the rush of winning, the adoration of the fans. And if that adoration means I don’t have to spend the night alone, well even better. I’m content being single and always ready to mingle.
But the day Emory Holland walks into a Vengeance team meeting my attention is caught like never before. I can tell right away she’s full of smarts and sass, and the fact that she’s hot as hell sure doesn’t hurt either. She immediately shuts down my advances, so I opt for the road less traveled—straight to the friend zone.
My approach works like a charm, and when she invites me into her bed for a no-strings, friends-with-benefits arrangement, I vow to give her everything I have. She’s been hurt before, and if I’m able to help her heal while giving her a spectacularly satisfying time *pats self on back*, then I’ll be happy.
Or at least that’s the lie I keep telling myself as the time ticks down on the final buzzer of our “relationship”. Now the real question is, can I score the winning goal in a game neither of us realized we were playing?


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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

The Arizona Vengeance series continues to entertain...even after ten books!  From the first page to the last this was a sweet and sexy story of friends becoming lovers, a friendship that becomes something so much more after trying to keep things in the friend zone.  Add in witty banter and a heartwarming connection and you end up with a classic Sawyer Bennett story that gave me an afternoon full of delight.

Jett Olsson's a young hockey player, a young man who enjoys his time on the ice as well as fun times with female fans off the ice.  He's not a manwhore by any means but he's definitely not looking for a relationship either.  The moment he sees Emory though is the moment where everything changes for him as he becomes determined to win her over in a romance that flowed naturally and realistically.  They may have started out as friends with benefits, but it's not long before he wants more from her and does all he can to keep her in his life permanently.  Jett's a delicious hero, a caring young man with a laid back attitude who made me smile.  He and Emory had a crackling connection that scorched up the pages, while showing a softer side in his interactions with Emory's daughter and sister that warmed my heart.

Emory Holland's been burned by love in the past so she's become a more guarded person because of it, putting her daughter first and keeping men for only entertainment.  The moment she meets Jett there's an instant attraction but she wants nothing to do with him...at least at first.  Before long though she comes to find the idea of friends with benefits to be appealing in a connection full of steam in and out of the bedroom.  Before she knows it she finds them connecting on a much deeper level, one that was sweet and full of heart.  They became a formidable pairing, one that I found delightful to see evolve.

From start to finish this was a nicely crafted romance, one with a nice flow and likable characters.  Jett and Emory were good together.  Their connection built slowly and steadily, allowing me to become invested in their outcome.  Though there was a bit of push/pull from Emory at the beginning, and an issue with her ex later on, this was a story light on the angst.  It was a rather straightforward read, one similar to other books in this series, but no less entertaining.  Though there was a sense of familiarity to this story I'm still looking forward to the next installment and will keep reading this series as long as Ms. Bennett keeps writing them.

My rating for this is a B+

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.


AUTHOR INFO:

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.


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Book Teaser Reveal for Undone by Leslie McAdam.......

 Readers will find this an entertaining and endearing m/m romance involving roommates becoming unexpectedly more.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Undone by Leslie McAdam, then count down the days until this 18th installment in the Vino & Veritas series hits shelves on August 12th!

My new roommate has the worst taste in men.
I mean, Murph’s special. He’s funny and flamboyant and full of life.
While I’m straight, even I can tell these guys aren’t good enough for him.
I had to yell at one date, toss another one out the door, and throw a beer in another’s face.
Kind of embarrassing, really. I don’t know what’s gotten into me.
I ask my sister what’s wrong with me and she says I’m jealous.
Jealous? Please. Me?
Come on.
Only thing is, I hate the thought of Murph kissing any guy. Ever.
Except, maybe...me?
Undone is a contemporary m/m romance about a dreamy insurance agent that might not be as straight as he thinks, an adorable bartender who adds sparkle wherever he goes, and maybe one or two jokes about swords.

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Book Blast for Sun, Sea and Summer Songs by Megan Slayer (GIVEAWAY)…..

Fans of rockstar romances will find themselves drawn to this tale of second chances as two men have a summer tour to find their way back into each other's arms.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Sun, Sea and Summer Songs by Megan Slayer, then learn even more about this emotionally intense romance by visiting the other sites hosting this tour.  In honor of this powerful m/m tale make sure to fill out the form below for US readers to have the chance to win a special prize pack too!

Two men, one song and a summer to reconnect.
Jude Sanders walked away from Blake Payton three years ago and vowed not to look back...but the song he wrote and recorded with Blake has become a hit and he’s forced to perform the song with Blake all summer. He’s got to make a decision—face the mistakes in his past and give Blake another try or turn his back on their love forever.
Blake Payton knew the moment he and Jude recorded Summer Song that they’d created a hit. Summer hasn’t been the same without Jude in his life and he sees the tour as the ultimate chance to prove they belong together.
Will the tour, their lost love and the song of the summer be enough to put the pieces back together for good?
Reader advisory: This book contains references to excess drinking and cocaine addiction, references to an abusive alcoholic father and childhood poverty. There is a scene involving sexual assault.


EXCERPT:

“You’ll do it?”
“I want out of this fucking movie. I’m tired of being cooped up on the set because I’m not needed.” If he could spend time with Jude, then all the better. Maybe he could get them back together and work out his issues...because he loved Jude.
“Consider yourself on tour.”
“I film for two more days doing retakes and close-ups,” Blake said. “And there’s Kel. He’ll be pissed. He thinks I’m going to do more movies.”
“Let me handle him.”
He didn’t know how Bob would make this work, but he trusted his old friend. “Once I’m done here, I’m flying out. Where am I going? You’re sending an itinerary? Getting a band together? We’ll have to do some rehearsals.”
“You’ll come here to Cleveland. I’ve got a suite booked at the Crown Hotel and my own recording studio for rehearsals. Two weeks to iron out the wrinkles and you’re off,” Bob said. “I haven’t steered you wrong, have I?”
“No.” He’d been a fool to dump Bob as his management, but he’d thought Kel would get him into bigger venues. He’d been wrong. Kel had got him more notice and made him a bona fide star, but it had been a hollow victory. Blake had had to sell out to get to the top.
“This will be good for you. We’ll work up a theme. How about a sand, sun and fun theme? Tour dates are firming up as we speak. You’ll do three shows a weekend and it’ll be great,” Bob said. “The career will be back on track and you’ll be happy.”
“You can do all of that in one summer?” “If you trust me.”
“I trust you.” He lived for the thrill of being on the road, holding court on stage and the camaraderie of the touring company. He needed to log miles and play music, but more than that, he needed to talk to Jude. He missed being held, being loved and protected... Jude gave him a place to explore and understood who he was without being judged.
He wanted Jude’s kiss, his arms around him and his love. Just because the song was old didn’t mean the passion had to have ended. His summer song with Jude had another verse yet to be written.



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AUTHOR INFO:

Megan Slayer, aka Wendi Zwaduk, is a multi-published, award-winning author of more than one-hundred short stories and novels. She’s been writing since 2008 and published since 2009. Her stories range from the contemporary and paranormal to LGBTQ and BDSM themes. No matter what the length, her works are always hot, but with a lot of heart. She enjoys giving her characters a second chance at love, no matter what the form. She’s been the runner up in the Kink Category at Love Romances Café as well as nominated at the LRC for best author, best contemporary, best ménage and best anthology. Her books have made it to the bestseller lists on Amazon.com.
When she’s not writing, Megan spends time with her husband and son as well as three dogs and three cats. She enjoys art, music and racing, but football is her sport of choice. She’s an active member of the Friends of the Keystone-LaGrange Public library.

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Book Cover Reveal for The Aristocrat by Penelope Ward.......

 A summer of love between two very different people takes an even more unexpected turn five years later in this tale of second chances!  Keep reading to get a tempting and drool-worthy glimpse of The Aristocrat by Penelope Ward, then start counting down the days until this standalone story hits bookshelves on August 30th!

The one that got away. Every girl has one, right?

Mine was a charming, British aristocrat who turned my world upside down one summer.

From the moment I first spotted Leo in the distance through my binoculars, I’d been captivated. I certainly never expected to find a man showering outside of the property across the bay in his birthday suit.

Then I noticed his housemate staring back at me with binoculars of his own—watching me watching Leo. 

That made for an interesting conversation starter when I inevitably ran into them.

Turned out, the handsome Brits were only renting that house for the summer in my seaside town.

Leo and I formed an instant connection, even though we were technically opposites by all appearances. I taught him how to dig for clams, and he taught me that not all wealthy and powerful guys are pretentious.

Despite knowing he was totally wrong for me, I couldn’t seem to stay away.

It was a wild and crazy few months. And before I knew it, we’d fallen in love.

We both had one wish: more time together.

But Leo had obligations back home. He lived a life I’d never fit into. And I was going to law school. So, we decided to end it and never look back.

A part of me always felt like I’d let my soulmate walk away.

I believed our story was over.

Until five years later when he sent me a letter that shook me to my core.

I’d thought my world was turned upside down that first summer?

Well, I knew nothing yet.


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AUTHOR INFO:

Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance.
She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.
With over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over twenty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.

Book Release Blast for Rainbow by KL Savage (REVIEW).......

 A man who devotes himself to fighting fires longs to find something else worth living for when he discovers an attraction to a paramedic, an attraction to a man for the very first time, in this emotional and angsty m/m romance.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Rainbow by K.L. Savage, along with getting my impressions of this first installment in the Ruthless Kings MC: Baton Rouge series, then add it to your bookshelf!

Fire is the reason why my life changed.
And I'm the reason why fire doesn't stand a chance.
I'm a smoke jumper.
I save those who can't be saved.
But somewhere along the way, smoke has blinded me.
I've forgotten there is more to life than saving lives, but I can't press pause.
A category five hurricane heading straight toward us changes everything I ever thought I knew about myself.
For instance, Ryan Hathaway.
Paramedic from Vegas. Sexier than sin. Sassy. A man.
I've never wanted a man.
But I want him.
And he makes me feel the hottest I've ever felt.
Fire can't even compare to him.
Only thing is, he doesn't do straight guys. It's his rule. What I love about rules is that they are made to be broken.
And I'm going to make him rewrite everything he thought he knew.
Nothing is ever black and white, though.
It's the details that live in the shades of grey that we need to watch out for.
The hurricane dislodges one of my MC brother's hate and hits us harder than the storm does. Wind. Rain. Blood. Death.
The storm is far from over and our lives are at stake.
I live my life to the fullest and I won't die with regrets.
Ryan is the blaze I never want to fight.
If we go down, we will burn together.
Extinguishing us is not an option.
Because after a storm, there's always a rainbow.
I'll be damned if I don't finally see what's at the end.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Fans of m/m romances will find themselves drawn to this series starter of insta-love, exhilarating action, and suspense.  From the moment these two men meet readers will be frantically turning the pages as their surprising romance starts gaining strength.  At the same time danger from the outside world, along with Mother Nature, seeks to end what's just started between them.  Along with two immensely likable main characters, readers will also be introduced to an equally appealing cast of secondary characters, members of the MC that make for an unconventional family that has me counting down the days until the next book in this series hits bookshelves.

Before making his way to Baton Rouge it was just Nathan Rainbow Kennedy, his younger brother Greer, and tragedy.  Coming into contact with the men of the Ruthless Kings MC though gave them a support system, a new way of life, and a whole new set of brothers to make life fuller.  Rainbow's a delicious hero from the very start, a supportive and caring man with a kind heart.  Add in strong and sexy, as well as being a firefighter, and you have an unforgettable and dream-worthy hero.  Never before has he ever been attracted to a man, but the moment he sees paramedic Ryan is the moment where everything changes for him.  He's drawn to Ryan in an insta-love kind of connection, a connection that was both sweet and sexy at times.  He claimed Ryan from the very start and made it quite clear that no one else would do for him...he just has to prove it to Ryan in a romance full of angst and heartfelt emotions.

Ryan Hathaway's the new paramedic in town, a man with a painful past that has left his heart and soul bruised.  A slew of bad relationships has him doubting the meaning of love and particularly doubting men who haven't yet come out as he never again wants to be someone's experiment.  Firefighters too are banned from his dating list which means Rainbow will have to work twice as hard to win Ryan's fragile heart in a romance that had me rooting for them every step of the way.  Ryan's an immensely likable hero, one of smaller stature and a bit feminine around the edges physically but tougher on the inside as he's out and proud when it comes to his sexuality.  Though he's leery of all the feelings Rainbow engenders in him he can't help but give in to his instant attraction. From there it's a non-stop rollercoaster ride as outside forces wage war on this couple while matters of their hearts have them engaging in an inner battle of emotions.

This was an engaging story from the start courtesy of a delightful main couple, each with painful pasts that have made them who they are today.  For Rainbow especially, the fiery deaths of his parents when he was a teen set him on a path to becoming a firefighter, made him a caring man willing to put his life on the line to care for and protect others. His relationship with his brother Greer (aka Mime) was particularly sweet and heartwarming and endeared Rainbow to me all the more.  Ryan was equally as appealing but I didn't fall for him quite as much as I did to Rainbow.  Some of Ryan's actions, bits of his personality felt stereotypical, so I didn't connect to him as fully but despite that I still enjoyed his romance with Rainbow.  I also appreciated that the Ruthless Kings MC was not the usual/stereotypical MC.  I loved that they were fully accepting of others regardless of color or sexuality, they truly represented family and were just what Rainbow and Greer needed as teens as well as now.  I further enjoyed the glimpses of others in the MC with Mime being my absolute favorite.  I'm breathlessly waiting for his story as it promises to be intensely emotional yet full of heart courtesy of a brother who supports him unconditionally.  As a disabled person I'm especially excited for its release as I love seeing an imperfect hero find his HEA.  From start to finish readers will be on the edge of their seats watching a burgeoning romance pick up steam.  Readers will also be waiting to see the next moment of danger from threats befalling the MC as well as a hurricane coming to further put everyone in danger, frantically turning the pages in this well-crafted series starter!

My rating for this is an A-

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.


AUTHOR INFO:

K.L. Savage writes about gritty, alpha males, sometimes their dark sides, and the women they love. If you have the same itch, their alpha males should fix that.