lost_windsock's reviews
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How do you make an insta-love story perfectly believable? No one knows how better than E.M. Lindsey, I swear. Two lonely men, both broken from their individual circumstances, an incredible amount of fiery chemistry, and enough vulnerability and sweetness to rot your teeth. I adored these two characters, and each of their stories were so sad that it made them finding each other even more satisfying. Claude discovering his enjoyment in being a little more dominant than he knew ended up being a perfect fit for Harley, who had a hard time expressing himself out loud but took to his gentle commands happily. Although this was a snowed-in trope book, I actually loved that there were other characters around for Harley to intact with. I liked that both Harley and Claude could seek out a friendly ear or a quiet place to be alone if they needed the space. They both acknowledged right away that it felt too fast to be falling in love, but they both maturely handled their feelings and made sure to communicate with each other and take time for themselves to be sure they wanted to take the risk anyway. This whole book was just so sweet and at times had me laughing. I really enjoyed it. 

The plot thickens! So much more intrigue was added in this book to the overarching mystery the series is centered around. I thought Priest and Oliver's story added a lot to the grand plot, and I really loved the fact that not only did Priest get his mate, but they also got a budding badass half-angel to add to the team. Oliver has a really fun personality, and I think he evened out Priest perfectly. All of the new side characters that we met were really intriguing, too, and in excited to see more of them as the series continues. 

This book was a lot less drama and angst-filled than I was expecting it to be, which was both a good thing and also a little disappointing. It wasn't a bad story, I just really enjoy some good angst and dramatic situations 😆 I did really like this book, though, and all of the characters in it. I loved how mushy soft Creek became once he let down his walls with Heath. I think their hate to love timeline was a little quick at the beginning, since the kiss was very sudden and it felt like both of their attitudes changed really quickly, but after they established that they were doing love instead of hate, I think the pace was really perfect. It was super sweet that Creek was so worried about getting it right, and their easy, laid back dates were really cute. The spice was also pretty spicy, but it was laced with a lot of tenderness, too, which I liked a lot. I'm looking forward to reading Bean's book next!

This book was so, so enjoyable! I am a sucker for a grumpy/sunshine book, and this one was excellent. It was so clear from the beginning that Dixon didn't actually hate Nikolas, he just struggled with the big feelings he didn't know how to process. I loved that Niki put the effort in anyway, trying to convince Dixon that there was no way he could keep on hating him. The spice in this book was also very cleverly written, because as a couple, I would consider this to be a slow burn, but since they were partnered together to make 😉adult video content😉 we got to see their explosive sexual chemistry anyway. I loved how their story progressed, and I also thought the side storyline with Malibu was really well integrated and didn't feel out of place or distracting. I'm looking forward to reading more of these for sure.

Whew, this book was kinda yucky, but also really sweet. It was really short, and yet it definitely made you care about both characters from the beginning to the end. John was such a sweet man, but his traumas with his past military career combined with his forced involvement with a violent crime family had him miserable to the point of occasional suicidal thoughts. He definitely didn't expect the job he loathed doing so much to bring him a ray of sunshine, but Bayani became just that. Poor Bayani was betrayed, abused, and left for dead, and yet he still had the strength of spirit to find joy in life again with John. It was adorable to see them become friends as Biyani healed. Cooking together, learning sign language together, and comforting each other eventually led to sweet revenge, fiery passion, and freedom, and it was very satisfying to see them both get the happy ending they deserved.

Dang this was spicy! And perfectly naughty, as promised! There wasn't a single short in this collection that I didn't like. They were all incredibly well-written, and there was a diverse selection of kink. We had primal, degradation, chastity, exhibitionism, and pet play, just to name a few. There were so many more fun goodies in here, and you should definitely read it if you're into kinky romances or you're curious about them. Do mind the TW's!

These books are always so unhinged and I love them 😂 I struggled to really love Tatum this entire book, because even though I knew why he was treating Abi so badly, it was just kinda hard to read. I loved Abi so much, though. He was just as nuts as Brody but in a different flavor. Plot wise, this book did feel a little slow. I didn't expect there to be any real action or suspense because I don't think anything very serious happened until maybe 80% of the way through? The first 70-80% was a bit slow, but it had all of the emotional plot points, basically, and I didn't really mind it being slow. I enjoyed the extra time with Fee and Scotty and Brody, and I really liked both of Tatum's parents. They were supportive to be point of near hilarity, and I enjoyed every part they were in. The action and suspense in this book had its own uniqueness, slotting in with the rest of the book in a way that made sense and really sucked you in. As with the last book, this one made me laugh a ton, and I'm looking forward to the next wild adventure in this series. 

These books are just perfect, every single one of them. They're such warm holiday reads, full of emotion and love. Ben and his twins were the side characters I was most excited to get a book about, and this book was everything I hoped for and more. I didn't know what to expect with Robin, really, because he was such a small part of the last book, but I loved him to pieces. I loved how he brought out Ben's soft side immediately, and how Ben was smitten with him right off the bat. He treated Robin so gently, making sure he didn't scare him off, but he also exerted a little bit of power and a firm hand with him in making him take better care of himself. Robin's internal struggle throughout this book was pretty heartbreaking at times, but as he learned to trust Ben and fell more in love with the twins, he was able to heal some of his inner wounds enough to realize how much he wanted to be a part of their lives, and I loved the ending of the story. It was the perfect way for Robin to say goodbye to the life that made him miserable and open the door to what he knew would be a life of happiness and satisfaction. 

This book was so dang adorable. I really, really loved the way Milo was written. I think this is the first book I've ever read that had a character with ADHD didn't just stop with the frustration of not being able to focus and having memory issues. We got to see the nervous leg bounces, the way being in school was such a struggle it just wasn't worth it, the hopping around between all kinds of different jobs and wondering why nothing ever feels right. Milo was one of the most relatable characters I've ever read. And what a perfect partner for him Piston was. He was not only patient with Milo's quirks but also charmed by them, and he didn't ever make Milo feel like he was too much to be around. I liked that their physical relationship progressed slowly, and I didn't find the "we can't be together because I feel too guilty about it" trope to be too excruciating. This book was very low drama, very light on angst, and I enjoyed it a lot!