THE SUBBIEST SUB OF THE CLUB by Cooper McKenzie

Publisher: Siren Publishing
Date Published: September 2018
ISBN: 9781642434064
Contemporary, Erotic romance, BDSM, Ménage a Trios/Quatre
eBook
Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)
Weblink: https://www.bookstrand.com/the-subbiest-sub-of-the-club
Obtained via author
Rating: 4 Hearts

 

Jane has just recently begun to explore the world of BDSM to figure out what she likes and wants when the club she joins decides to have a contest to crown a sub of the club. Jane is eager to join the contest but being new she is nervous about not going far in the contests but when not one but three Doms decide that they are interested in seeing her through the games Jane must decide if she will take a chance and follow her heart or let this chance pass her by. The three Doms have a bond all their own and have their sights set on Jane and adding her to complete their family.

I enjoyed this trip back to Club Esoteria. Jane is a strong woman and is beginning to find her way. I loved seeing the three men help her along. Each man is different in not only personality but in their kink. Jane gets a taste of each of the men and their Dom personalities while enjoying them in her personal life as well. It was nice to see the way Jane interacted with each man as well as all together. Their story moves along quickly and soon their attraction turns into something deeper. The author gives us a wonderful story and some interesting fun and games at Club Esoteria. I would love to see a more in depth look at the relationship that build with Jane and her men. Their connection is strong and builds quick and we see a lot of their interactions at the club, it would have been nice to see more from the personal relationship side of the story. Even with that Jane and her men pulled me in and had me immersed in their story making this a nice addition to this series.

 

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.  

SILVER’S TRIAD by Cooper McKenzie

Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc.
Date Published: February 2018
ISBN: 9781642430141

BDSM, Contemporary, menage
eBook
Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: https://www.bookstrand.com/book/silvers-triad
Obtained via author

Rating: 3 Hearts

Annie has been thinking a lot about her life and the meaning of it. One late night she is at the river and truly thinking hard on life’s choices when two men find her there and refuse to leave her side until they know that she is safe. Little does Annie and the two men know but their lives will be forever changed in that one moment. Will Annie find a reason to be strong again? Silver and Max are not men to be ignored and when they meet Annie, they will not let her ignore the attraction that sparks between them.
Annie’s story is an interesting one. While I liked the concept of the book, I was not pulled into the story as I have been in the past with the Club Esoteria stories.

 

I am a big fan of this series and of the author, but these characters did not pull me in. I enjoyed seeing Silver and Max as a couple and you could feel their love but when you added in Annie to the mix it did not click for me. Silver turned into a Master that I did not like as much. He seemed to just want to have Max do everything that was menial while he enjoyed Annie. At one point he tells Annie that they both are self-sufficient, yet Silver never lifts a finger to help in any way. It is stated that Max does things because Silver is his master, they may have that kind of relationship, but it just rubbed me the wrong way in this story. The attraction is fast and furious in this story and the three are hot together. Their story is a quick and sexy stop at Club Esoteria. Although this may not be one of my favorites in this series the author does a good job of showing the emotions throughout this book and giving the reader an entertaining story.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

CARRYING THE ALPHA’S BABY by Marcy Jacks

Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc.
Date published: June 2016
ISBN: 9781682952771
Paranormal, M/M, Werewolves
E-book
Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: http://www.bookstrand.com/book/carrying-the-alphas-baby

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 3 Hearts

What would you do if the man you loved turned into a monster and killed in front of you? Jesse does what everyone would do; he runs. The only problem is that Jesse is running from his mate and his protector. He does not realize that his mate is the good guy not a monster. Frank was protecting him and now he is tired of running and to top it all off Jesse is pregnant. So many thoughts are running around in Jesse’s mind right now from monsters to men being pregnant he does not know what to do. When he stops for food and a shower at a truck stop he finds himself face to face with others like Frank. As tired as Jesse is he tries to run again but Frank has found him and is not about to let go again.

Jesse is a good man that has found himself in a world that he never imagined could exist. Frank knew that he had to tell Jesse the truth but never got the chance. Now that he has found him Frank will do anything that he can to make Jesse understand his world and keep him safe. Jesse and Frank are a nice couple and I enjoyed watching the two reconnect. Their love is strong and deepens as Frank brings Jesse into his world. As the two find their way we get some more glimpses at the previous couples in this series. Love is strong and worth fighting for and these men learn that lesson the hard way.

Their story moves at a quick pace and keeps you engaged all the way through making this a nice addition to the Luna Werewolves series.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE DIVINE CREEK RANCH COLLECTION by Heather Rainier

Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc.
Date published: May 2016

ISBN: 9781682953143
Contemporary, Western, Ménage
E-book

Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)
Weblink: http://www.bookstrand.com/book/the-insiders-guide-to-the-divine-creek-ranch-collection-third-edition

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 3 ½ Hearts

If you are a fan of Heather Rainier and her Divine Creek Ranch series you will enjoy this guide. The Insider’s guide gives you excerpts, music lists for the stories and the author’s thoughts on her books and characters.  You will be able to return to the world of Divine and see some of the thought process that went into these characters and their stories.  I enjoyed being able to see the thoughts and ideas that went into this series. Each of the books gets a short explanation from the author about it and an excerpt picked by the author. If you have read the books this guide will bring back the feelings that you had reading them and if not, it will surely have you ready to go pick them up to read.

Alongside the excerpts you are treated to a short story featuring LuAnn, Mayn and Daniel. Once again, the author does a wonderful job of bringing three people together. The love and attraction shines through in this story right from the start. Their story may be a short one but the emotions are strong and the characters are well rounded.  I enjoyed watching these three find their way and hope to see more from them in the future.

There is so much to enjoy in this book and fans of Divine Creek should not pass it up.  Love and life is always an adventure in Divine and you never know what to expect. I enjoyed getting a closer look at the characters and their lives.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

THE ALPHA’S BOY by Marcy Jacks

Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc.
Date published: June 2016
ISBN: 9781682952498
M/M, Paranormal, Werewolves
Ebook
Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)
Weblink: http://www.bookstrand.com/book/the-alphas-boy

Obtained via publisher
 

Rating: 3.5 Hearts

 

 

Brooks never thought he would ever be so lucky as to find his mate so when he stumbles upon Carter he does not let the man slip away. Brooks is not about to miss out on his happy ever after. Life has not been good to Brooks and he is determined to find happiness where ever he can but it seems that his presence in town has been noticed by the Hunters. Will these two find their happy ever after or will the Hunters have their way and finish what they started in the town?

Brooks and Carter’s story is a sweet read. Brooks is a strong man. He has gone through so much yet he continues to fight and survive. Carter is a good man who lives his life the best he knows how. Together the two make a nice couple and it was nice to see the two fight for their love. Carter is thrust into another world that he never knew existed and must make some hard choices.  The love that the men share is strong and shows through everything that they do. As we watch Brooks and Carter’s relationship take shape we also get to see characters from the previous books show up.  A misunderstanding brings them all together and survival keeps them together.

Brooks and Carter’s story moves quickly and kept my attention from start to finish. With a nice balance to the action and romance it is a nice installment to the New Luna Werewolves series and it has me interested in what will happen next in this world.

 This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

HOW CASSIE GOT HER GRIND BACK by Heather Rainier

Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc.
Date published: May 2016
ISBN: 978-1-68295-242-9
Contemporary, Ménage a Trois/Quatre, Western/Cowboys
Ebook
Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: http://www.bookstrand.com/book/how-cassie-got-her-grind-back

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 4 Hearts

Cassie has lived her life under the thumb of men who were supposed to love and care for her but all she got was disdain and pain. Even her love of music is taken away from her. Her only saving solace in her life is that she has two beautiful children and she has now made it on her own and gotten out from the men and their hurtful ways. When the two most important men from her past show up in her life again Cassie must make a choice to take back what was taken from her all those years ago or let it slip away once again.

Cassie’s story is a beautiful read. She pulls herself up and out of her painful past and makes a good life for herself. Her life may not have gone the way she wanted or thought it would but she made the best of what she had. With the return of Samson and Ivan to Divine Cassie can grab a hold of what she truly wants. She finds that their love never died and the two men accept her any way that they can get her. They love her and will do anything to prove their worth to her. Cassie only needs to take a leap of faith and grab hold of that love.

 
I enjoyed watching Cassie and her men reunite. They are a bit older and a lot smarter. Ivan and Samson are both great men. Each loves Cassie in his own way. Cassie loves both men equally and goes through her own emotions and thoughts on where their relationship will go. The three are great together in and out of the bedroom. The sex is hot and the love and interaction between the three is nice to see. I really liked seeing Cassie fight to take her life back into her own hands with the help of her men and the support of her children. It was also nice to see Cassie and her men interact with many of the others in Divine. I am excited to see just what will happen next in this series.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

 

SILK IN BONDS by Cooper McKenzie

Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc.
Date published: April 18, 2016
ISBN: 9781682951644
BDSM, Contemporary
Ebook
Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)
Weblink: http://www.bookstrand.com/book/silk-in-bonds

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 4 Hearts

 

 

Silk longs for a Dom of her own. A man she could love and trust. One that could quiet the chaos running through her and one that would love her enough to understand her. She wants to quiet the chaos but does not know how. Silk tries hard but always seems to fall short and there are not a lot of people who stick around her for long. She has always thought of Rafe as out of her league but one chance encounter brings Rafe and his feelings for Silk to the forefront. Will Silk give Rafe a chance and will he be the man that she needs?

Silk and Rafe’s story brings readers back to the world of Club Esoteria. The two have worked at the club for some time now. Each longing for the other and not realizing what they could have. One night and one chance changes all that. Rafe takes his chance and hopes that Silk will grab it as well. Even though they may be total opposites the two seem to fit together like a lock and a key.  I loved watching their attraction grow. Silk learns to trust in Rafe and his ability to love and help her. As their bond grows Silk must deal with her feelings and just how much she trusts in Rafe’s love. Rafe and Silk are wonderful characters and well developed. I really enjoyed seeing how Rafe reacts to the whirlwind that is Silk and to her family as well. We get to see what a good man he truly is. These two make a great couple and I enjoyed watching the two find their way to their happy ever after.

The author has done a good job of continuing this series and keeping it fresh. I fell in love with Club Esoteria in book one and still love it in book eighteen. This is a fast-paced story that is full of emotions and I hope that we will get to return to this world for more.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

 

HEAVENLY ANGEL by Heather Rainier

Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc.
Date published: February 2011
ISBN: 1610340582
Contemporary, Western, Ménage a Trio
E-book
Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: http://www.bookstrand.com/heavenly-angel

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 3 ½ Hearts

Teresa has come to town with a past that she can’t escape from. She longs to be free and to enjoy her life without having to look over her shoulder. The only safe thing in her life is her son but Angel is determined to be another. He is more than willing to wait for Teresa. Angel can see that she is worth it. When his brother Joaquin comes to town there is nothing that can stop these two cowboys from showing Teresa just what true love is and giving her and her son a family worth loving.

Teresa’s story is a sweet read. Angel and Joaquin are good men who take their time and give Teresa and her son just what they need. The three are good together in and out of the bedroom and the men take easily to being fathers. The love that they have for Teresa and Michael Is evident in all that they do and say. It was nice to see how the men interacted with Teresa’s son Michael. The time that they took in wooing Teresa showed the depth of their love. While it was nice to see Teresa blossom under the love of these two men I was surprised at how quickly she does. She is very naive about sex and men having lived a very sheltered life and when she opens up she truly lets go and quickly. Teresa will let nothing stand in the way of her happy ending and she has the love of her men and the support of her friends to help her.

I enjoyed seeing Grace and Teresa’s relationship deepen as well. Teresa soon finds that she is well loved and has many friends willing to help her. When she needs support the most Teresa does not even have to ask. Her friends are there before she can even think to ask.  It was nice to see everyone come together for each other.  We get to meet new characters and see more from some of the other characters in this world keeping you excited and eager to see what will happen next in Divine.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

 

HER GENTLE GIANT, PART 2: REMEMBER TO DANCE by Heather Rainier

Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc.
Date published: December 2010
ISBN: 1610342380
Contemporary Western
Ebook
Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)
Weblink: http://www.bookstrand.com/her-gentle-giant-part-2

Obtained via publisher
Rating: 3 ½ Hearts

There is excitement and wonder around the holidays but even more so when a wedding is close.  Eli and Rachel continue to deepen their relationship as the other women plan their wedding. Everyone is excited about the upcoming nuptials and readers get to go along for the ride. Love is in the air and fun is to be had. The happy couple have more to learn about each other and have lots of fun doing it.  As we watch Eli and Rachel prepare for their happy ever after we get to see many other relationships begin to blossom and even get to see more from Grace and her men.  

This is a nice continuation of Eli and Rachel’s story. Their love is strong and they both continue to be amazed by each other’s devotion and love. Rachel grows and begins to trust in that love and learn to let her jealousy go. It is hard and rears its evil head but if she wants a good relationship she must let that trust in Eli build. I enjoyed seeing their bond grow stronger as their story goes on and it was nice to see some of the secondary characters begin to build relationships as well.

As much as I enjoyed returning to Eli and Rachel’s story I did not find myself as engrossed in this part of their story as I was in their previous book. This book seemed a little drawn out for me and even though I love a hot read this one seemed to be a bit much with all the sex Eli and Rachel were having.

I loved the bond that the woman and men have with each other and loved seeing how they supported one another. The men love their woman deeply and protect them in any way that they can and the women stand by one another giving support when needed. This is a wonderful world that the author has created and I am excited to come and visit again.

 
This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

PRISONER OF THE ALPHA by Marcy Jacks

Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc

Date published: May 2016
ISBN: 9781682952146
Paranormal, shifter, M/M
Ebook
Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: http://www.bookstrand.com/book/prisoner-of-the-alpha

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 4 Hearts

Renny has had his life turned upside down. While working as a forensic photographer he captures something in his latest case pictures. He does not know what but it seems others are interested in what he may have captured on film. When a group of men begin to ask questions and badger him Renny begins to feel uncomfortable. When a monster comes to his rescue Renny does not know what to do. There are so many conflicted emotions running through him he cannot figure out just what is up and what is down anymore. Calvin is a man and a monster all rolled up in one but this monster is one of the good guys. Can he find a way to explain to Renny the truth and get the man to trust him let alone love him or will the hunters have the last say after all?

I enjoyed Renny and Calvin’s story. Renny is thrust into a world that he never imagined existed. He must make some hard choices that could cost him more than he knows. It was nice to watch Calvin and Renny bond as their story goes on. The two have a great physical relationship but must learn to trust one another outside of the bedroom. As Renny and Calvin learn about each other we still get to see more from Dakota and Ash. Their story is not over yet and continues after this book. I really liked seeing the softer and serious side of Calvin. When we first meet him in this series he is  a fun loving guy and now with all that he has been through Calvin has grown and we see the good man that he has turned into.  He is learning what he needs to do as an alpha and what it means to have a mate to take care of. I enjoyed the quiet times that Renny and Calvin have together as they figure out what their future holds for them.

Once again, the author does a wonderful job of combining the action and romance together. The characters are well written and this world comes to life nicely. I am excited to see what will happen next in this world.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

 

 

AN ALPHA HUSBAND by Marcy Jacks

Publisher:  Siren Publishing, Inc.

Date published: May 2016

ISBN: 9781682951767

Paranormal, M/M

Ebook

Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: http://www.bookstrand.com/book/an-alpha-husband

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 4 Hearts

 

As Ash and Dakota begin to settle in to their life as mates new danger begins to invade their happy ever after. The hunters are coming closer and now Calvin is missing as well. When the danger hits to close to home Ash and Dakota must find Calvin and work together to keep everyone safe but after what happened to the betas staying with Calvin, will he be able to forgive Dakota for not being there when they needed him the most. Can the two men find a balance and keep Ash safe or have they lost their friend Calvin already?

 
This story is a nice continuation of Dakota and Ash’s adventure. I enjoyed getting to see the two men build a stronger bond and try to help their friend Calvin through a tough time. The friendship between Dakota and Calvin Is pushed to the breaking point and we see that Dakota may be an alpha but he does admit his faults. Each of the men are strong in their own way but together they are a great team. They are still learning to work together but are more than willing to try. I enjoyed getting to see more of Calvin’s personality come out in this book. He is a good man who is going through so much right now. Emotions are strong throughout this story. Ash and Dakota are in the midst of connecting both physically and mentally. The two are always hot together yet their love and trust always shines through it all. It was nice to see Ash begin to find his way through the new world that he has been thrust into.  The author has done a nice job of bringing this world to life. With the latest development in their adventure I cannot wait to see what happens next with these characters.
 
This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.