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Review - Sammy's Place by Sean Michael
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Sammy seems to make bad choices when it comes to men. The young man likes a bit of pain play, but his latest boyfriend really just likes to beat him up. Fortunately, Sammy’s best friend Jason notices the bruises and convinces Sammy to come stay with him and his boyfriend Harry. Jason and Harry try to cheer Sammy up by taking him to a party. They invite Harry’s friend Peter along as well.
Tags: Contemporary BDSM D/s
Review - Sloppy by Alex Pendragon
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Justin works in the office of a small factory with the owner. They’re both there on a Sunday afternoon with only a couple of people in the warehouse when the forklift driver has a heart attack, resulting in a crash that spills industrial lubricant everywhere. The driver is taken to hospital and the boss orders Justin to help the one other person working that day to clean up the mess while he goes out to buy a shop vacuum to help.
Review - No Shame by Nora Phoenix
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FBI agent Miles was injured protecting Indy when hitmen raided the farm where they were hiding. Since Miles has no family, Indy and Noah have him moved to a hospital in Albany so they can take care of him while he recovers. Their friend Brad can also help Miles with his very unique ‘problem.’ Once he is discharged, Miles comes to live with Indy, Noah, Josh and Connor, as well as Brad and Charlie, who are staying with them after Charlie escaped his abusive boyfriend.
Review - The Father by Jay L. North
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Oliver was orphaned at a young age and raised by a disinterested aunt. He’s never really felt like he belonged. Then he joined a church where he met Clara and fell in love. The two decide to get married, but the church requires couples to undergo a two-week initiation course to ensure “compatibility” before getting married. Oliver is nervous, but not too worried. He’s had nothing but positive experiences with the church.
Review - A Neighborly Seduction by Alex Pendragon
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As a university researcher, Ezra is used to moving around, changing jobs, and moving to a new town when the grants end. He’s settling into yet another new rented house in another university town. At least the five college boys in the house next door are friendly. They invite Ezra over to watch a game. It seems innocent enough and at first the guys seem like the college jocks that Ezra expects.
Review - Toxic AF by Bey Deckard
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Patrick likes to cruise the local park for anonymous sex. One night, his fun is interrupted by a police officer. The cop, Mitch, says he won’t arrest Patrick, as long as the young man agrees to service him whenever he wants. Patrick doesn’t really have a choice and becomes haunted by the man who treats him roughly. Yet, a part of the young man actually likes what Mitch does to him.
Review - His Princess by KI Brightly and M.D. Gregory
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Colt arrives home from work to find his wife has packed up her things and left. It’s not a surprise, since he walked in on her cheating on him a few months ago. What is surprising is that she left without saying anything to her son. Quin arrives home from nursing school to find his mother gone, and his stepfather clearly isn’t happy. The young man is gay and with his long hair, he has a slightly feminine look.
Review - Pour Me A Triple by Sean Michael
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Bay works as a bartender at a gay bar that caters to a kinky crowd. One night, a young man sits at the bar and he’s the most beautiful man Bay has ever seen. Jai is new in town and flattered by Bay’s attention. The two men quickly develop a relationship. There’s just one problem: Bay knows he is a submissive and craves domination and discipline. Jai has never been exposed to the world of kink, and he’s not sure he can give Bay what he needs.
Review - Searching the Seas by Sean Michael
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Abraham has made a life for himself as the peacekeeper of a small island town after being exiled from his father’s castle for refusing to marry a woman of his father’s choosing. One day, a mysterious ship drops anchor in the harbor. It turns out to be pirates, who need a safe place for one of their crew, and take Abraham hostage to ensure the safety of the people left behind.
Review - Rule Breakers by Nicky James
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Content warning: The book featured in this review describes a sexual relationship that develops between three close relatives. Twenty years ago, Denver developed a sexual relationship with his brother Harley. It all started as a drunken dare at a college party and ended abruptly when bisexual Harley found out a former hookup was pregnant. Harley married the woman and focused on raising their son, Edison. Twenty years on, Denver has never really gotten over the interlude, and Edison is the spitting image of his father at twenty.