A few minis to start the new month...

I've been catching up on reviews over on GRs and since I did start this blog to review books I guess I better post some here. Here's a small sampling of what I read during the first couple of weeks in July.


Hot Head by Damon Suede

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I had a hard time with this one. The writing was good but I just never connected with either character and felt the porn plot line was a bit unbelievable. For me the story dragged during the first half but the second half did get better. Overall a nice story and I'd definitely read the author's next release.

The Locker Room by Amy Lane

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars


I absolutely loved this story. I love Amy's writing style and once again she's created two wonderful guys whose relationship completely engaged me from beginning to end. I found the cast of supporting characters varied and interesting and even the obvious "bad guy" worked in the storyline. Lots of angst at times but it was balanced well with the sweet love and hot sex. My one complaint and the reason it's a 4.5 was the ending. I wanted a clearer picture of their future together! That's my personal preference and may not bother all reading. Overall a great story. Recommended.

Deefur Dog by RJ Scott

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Really sweet story about a widower falling for his young daughter's nanny. I liked the characters and the storyline overall was engaging. The angst as he deals with the loss of his partner and falling in love again were well-done and the antics of Deefur add a nice lighthearted touch to the story. Very nice!

The Scientist and the Supermodel by Tara Lain

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It's been a while since I read anything other than a M/M but I have to read a "menage with girl cooties" for a challenge I'm in. This is the prequel to that book and contains a brief M/M/F scene. Up to that point I was enjoying the book as I liked both of the protags but that scene just didn't work for me. Amazingly though it wasn't so much the fact that the third is a girl it was just that I didn't like the character. As a trio they didn't appeal to me. Hopefully when I read the actual menage book, Genetic Attraction, it will be better since I've heard/seen good things about it.

Between Sinners and Saints by Marie Sexton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Despite the fact that I dislike reading stories dealing with the overly religious and their anti-gay feelings I totally loved this story. Once again Marie has delivered a wonderfully written love story featuring interesting and very likable men. I loved the slow pace of their relationship and the touch of angst (on both of their parts) was just right. Despite their attitudes I also liked Levi's family. Overall a great read from beginning to end!

Conquest by S.J. Frost

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this entertaining and well-written story. The characters are interesting and the relationship between the two men kept me engaged throughout. This book has a bit of angst, lots of sweetness and love and just the right amount of heat. Definitely worth reading and I'm looking forward to the other books in the series.

The Nobleman and the Spy by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed The Gentleman and the Rogue and Seducing Stephen but this story just didn't grab me as those did. My initial reaction was... "It's 1866, you're a secret agent/spy and within minutes of meeting your target you're rolling around the floor in a cleaning closet. Really??" and it didn't get much better for me. Although the writing was good and the sex scenes undeniably hot neither protag really appealed to me.


I'm off this week since we were supposed to go to Miami today but since Chris had a scheduling conflict at his job that's been cancelled. So I'll just be home playing around on the 'net... and doing laundry, cleaning, getting the brakes done on my car and trying not to pass out from the heat as we work in the yard. Lots and lots to do. Thankfully the kiddies aren't here this week so that frees me up quite a bit.

Happy Monday!