Dark-taboo-kinky stars!! ❤️ This book is not for the faint hearted; and as much as there is a taboo relationship central to the story; the plot is darDark-taboo-kinky stars!! ❤️ This book is not for the faint hearted; and as much as there is a taboo relationship central to the story; the plot is dark due to the tropes of violence, drug use, abuse and trauma within it. It’s essentially a story about 2 stepbrothers against the world. They are not biologically related, but have grown up together since they were just a few years old; and have been through death, trauma, abuse and violence together, things that have made Nicky a little weaker and Kade, his protector. Not only are they codependent but their attachment is toxic in many ways. Circumstances have made them intensely possessive, protective and jealous. ...more
4 dark and emotionally drained stars!! This was difficult to read.. from the very first chapter; it assaults your calmness, and it doesn’t get easier.4 dark and emotionally drained stars!! This was difficult to read.. from the very first chapter; it assaults your calmness, and it doesn’t get easier. But I was riveted and despite bloodshot and sleep deprived eyes I just couldn’t put this down. ...more
4 Taboo Stars!! ❤️❤️ My first taboo story and I can honestly say that I loved it. It was so different from what I was expecting.. and it was very well4 Taboo Stars!! ❤️❤️ My first taboo story and I can honestly say that I loved it. It was so different from what I was expecting.. and it was very well-written. The first part broke my heart to see Rykher trying so hard to be the best dad despite his limited resources and make his son's life easier. And then to have the only thing keeping him alive be taken away was just agonizing. The part that comes when Rykher and Creed meet accidentally in a bar and what happens after their realize they are father and son has been handled really well. Feelings of shock, guilt, angst and lust go through over and over in a loop for both, but it hits Rykher pretty hard. For Creed, his dad has been almost a fantasy figure, his savior, the only person who accepts him as he is, a super hero even; so it is easier for him to reset it and add lover ; but Rykher struggles with his feelings of physical want on one side and emotional support on the other side for his long lost son. He doesn't want to lose him now that he has found him after 10 years, but having him in his life means living with constant guilt and temptation. ...more
3 Kinda disappointing stars!! As much as I loved the first book, the primary plot in that was still Cole and Noah’s romance, Noah’s angst about coming3 Kinda disappointing stars!! As much as I loved the first book, the primary plot in that was still Cole and Noah’s romance, Noah’s angst about coming out etc., the murder mystery was secondary. But this book is trying too hard to be the next “Mindhunter” and that did not make for a pleasant bedtime read. ...more