For the month of June, a lot was going on with the riots and protests of George Floyd and the racist statements I seen online by other people and companies that I honestly couldn’t focus on my June TBR. So I did read a couple of things but something is better than nothing. Hope you enjoy this month’s reading wrap up.
Synopsis: Will their romance fade with the music?
Bailey’s settled for working in her mother’s salon instead of pursuing her dream. Music. She has the soul of a singer. Melodies speak to her heart. She could face her fear, but that would take courage and ignoring the disapproval of those close to her. When an incredible opportunity comes her way, she must decide whether to take the risk or live in regret.
Jackson’s a musician determined to make it into the business with his band. After years of hard work, his dreams may come true. He can make amends for the past. He can let go of his guilt.
When Jackson and Bailey meet online, their love for music forms an extraordinary bond. Once they both pursue their passions, including the one between them, there’s no going back. But there’s a secret. A secret that will make Bailey question everything.
Christmas Connection by Daria White
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was such a sweet romance and it took place around my favorite time of year the Christmas season. This is Bailey and Jackson love story, they actually met on an online dating service. Bailey’s best and closest friend needed that push for Bailey to meet someone new and worth it.
Bailey also deals with a lot surrounding her dad and music. Bailey loves music and loves to sing but has always been scared to try it in public because of her strict mom.
Jackson had his fair ups and downs with relationships and before getting on the dating app he really wasnt going to try looking for love anymore. Jackson puts all he has into music he just wants whoever will be in his life to understand that.
Baily and Jackson made a great pair I enjoyed reading about them. This story was a very sweet romance that didnt have the traditional romance tropes which I enjoyed. This is also my first time reading from this author and I plan to read more and continue this series as well.
Synopsis: When the kids are away, Mom and Dad will play. But what happens when the kids have nowhere to go?
Like any other happily married couple, Taness and her husband Syvad arranged a romantic weekend getaway for their wedding anniversary. What they didn’t count on was their sitter becoming unavailable at the last minute. Determined not to let their intimacy take a back seat to their children, as usual, Taness proposes that the two of them create opportunities for passion whenever possible. Confident that his wife is getting her hopes up, Syvad is reluctant to play along.
Can these parents celebrate their love while stuck at home, tending to their kid’s constant needs? Will they make time to do what grown folks do?
“Making Time” is a novelette. Shorter than a novella, as sweet as a short story, and spicy all around.
Making Time by Moon Bey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Basically when you have kids and are married trying to make time for each other can be hard and tricky. Syvad and Tee are a loving married couple with 3 children trying to have time for themselves to rekindle their love while still parenting.
This was a sexy erotic story and I loved how well it was written. The author made every scene and every detail real to the mind.
My only gripe is that I want this to be a little longer. But it was a great story exactly what I needed to read especially now since we are still in quarantine this was perfect. I will be reading much more from Moon Bey.
Synopsis: I needed relief. With so much going on in the world, we found each other. Two black men in pain emotionally, needing the balm of physical touch and pure intimacy to soothe our aches. Too bad, everything between us had to be done on the low. He’s my little big secret.
Boo’d Up by Pierre Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Boo’d up is not your everyday lgbtq+ erotica. This was a ride …lol. Now this story isn’t going to be for everyone you definitely have to be open minded to a lot of things or you just won’t enjoy the story.
The author takes the MC and side character and basically makes them confess the fact they like each other but during sexually activities. I found this story to be interesting and straight to the point and the sex scenes were written very well.
I’ve never read gay erotica like this before but this author definitely made me want to look into the genre more and check more of his work out. I loved this and I can see myself re reading this too, super hot!
Synopsis: Dark liquor made Greg do crazy things. That’s why, whenever he got that curious itch to do something freaky with a dude, he avoided it. But one night, the lust was too strong and he needed something smooth to calm his nerves. When the Henny and the weed settled in his system, he went from being a solid, masculine acting dude, to a pantie wearing slut. He loved every bit of it, but how will he react when he wakes up from the high?
Hennything: Blame it on the Alcohol by Pierre Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As an adult I think a lot of people have been in situations were alcohol and or marijuana has made them do crazy things. But Greg this just made him explore a side of himself he always wanted to explore.
Greg wants to try something new but swears he’s not gay just wants to explore another side of himself. He then finds Ray Ray at the infamous park where the “boys” be at and he wanted to try his luck.
Ray Ray basically turned Greg out!…lol but can Greg really blame it on the alcohol and weed? I don’t think so, I believe Greg wanted this sexcapade more than anything.
The author is amazing with bringing realistic scenes to life. It kind of makes the reader feel like their in the room with the characters.
I had fun reading this! 2 books down by this author that I enjoyed so far and I plan to pick up more!!
