Sunday, May 28, 2023

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.

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