WITCH WOLF by Alexa Piper

 

Publisher: Changeling Press
Date published: June 2022

ISBN:010348-03361
Action Adventure, Paranormal, Romance, Dark fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Suspense, M/M
eBook
Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

Weblink: https://www.changelingpress.com/witch-wolf-elvenswood-tales-6-b-3361
Obtained via publisher
Rating: 3.5 hearts

Will has been living a life of hell for the last few years and a chance meeting brings him help if he can only take a chance and ask for it. When that chance comes Will grabs it. That help takes him to Colin. Colin takes Will on as an apprentice. As the two spend time together emotions begin to emerge alongside a strong attraction. If only Will can heal from his past abuse to let Colin in. When Will’s past comes calling the two must find a way to fight and survive. Will the enemy bring them closer or will it tear them apart?

This is an engaging read. Will is stronger than he thinks and it was nice to see him grow with the help of Colin. The men are good together and the author does a nice job of portraying the way Will deals with his past abuse and trying to find a way to what he wants. Colin is a good man and is willing to help Will in any way that he can. I enjoyed watching their relationship grow and blossom into something deep and strong. I found that their story moves along at a good pace but I would have liked a bit more depth to it. I felt that the story seemed a bit rushed at times. Not only do we get the relationship between Will and Colin but the supporting characters made themselves known making this reader interested to see just what will come next for them.

 

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

OBLIVION by Kira Stone

Publisher: Razor’s Edge Press
Date Published: January 2022

ISBN:05156-01650
Paranormal, BDSM, Erotica
eBook

Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)
weblink: https://www.changelingpress.com/oblivion-b-1650

Obtained via publisher
3 Hearts
When a man dies, he must atone for his life. This particular man has led a life that takes him to a painful place. Love has never been an emotion that this man has had and it will never be. The pain that he inflicted in hie life is thrust upon him threefold. He will never be able to atone for what he has done and now he must endure a pain filled existence. His master and keeper is a demon who enjoys inflicting the pain and teaching the lessons that must be learned.

This is a quick and intense read. Please be aware that it is full of torture and pain. The main character is not a good man and where he ends up is not a good place. He must learn to submit and endure the pain. The pain he has dealt out in his life is nothing to what awaits him. This is a very short story meant to titillate and gives you an erotic fantasy to enjoy. This is certainly a book that you will want to pay attention to the author’s warnings at the beginning of the story. Readers are along for his journey and we see how he learns and what he feels. This is an erotic short and moves at a quick pace. The man’s journey is painful and sexual as he learns what he truly wants and needs. The author paints a vivid picture of his lessons and how he learns what he needs.

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

 

 

BENT NOT BROKEN by Z. Allora

 (2.5 heart)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Date Published: June 2020
ISBN:978-1-64405-576-2
Contemporary, Gay Romance, BDSM

eBook

Reviewed by Gabrielle (meingee@yahoo.com)

weblink: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/bent-not-broken-by-z-allora-11668-b
obtained via publisher

3 Hearts

Because of his past and his abuse Stefano hides his true self but when he sees Master Riku Stefano becomes even more confused at his body’s reactions to the man. Master Riku is taken by Stefano the moment he lays eyes on him but the reaction Stefano has baffles Master Riku. The sparks are there but will Stefano and Riku take the chance on a future when both men have a past that haunts them? Could fanning the flames bring these two what they want or will it only hurt them in the end?

This is an interesting story of overcoming past abuse both physical and sexual. Stefano must learn how to deal with what happened to him and learn to understand what he wants and needs. We are along for the ride as he discovers a new an fulfilling life. Riku has demons in his own past and as he fights for what he wants he must also confront what holds him back. The two are hot together but they need so much more than what they get on the surface. This story delves into what he takes to heal and just how far these men will try and work towards their happiness. While I did not fully connect with these two men I enjoyed being along for their journey. Theirs’s is a hard fought one and it will pull on your heart at times. Showing us that love is sometimes a hard fight but always worth that fight.

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