Reviewed by Amber
SERIES REVIEW: Sizzling Miami
AUTHOR: Jessie G.
PUBLISHER: Self Pub
BOOK #1 TITLE: Past Hurts
LENGTH: 298 pages
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Abandoned by his mother and raised by a judgmental, homophobic father on the unforgiving streets of Overtown, Davin Monroe knows a lot about survival and little about love. As heir to the family business, Alaric Bennett’s innate strength makes him the pillar upon which the family problems fall but leaves him emotionally abandoned by those that need him.
One chance meeting and five beautiful years together do not prepare them for the dark, depraved jealousy threatening their hard earned happiness. Now a killer has forced Detective Monroe to face the past and the only man his heart has ever wanted. With only one shot at redemption, Alaric is determined to uncover to truth and bring his lover home.
When discovering the one secret that has kept them apart for eight years unravels an entire hidden life can Alaric and Davin survive the revelations that follow?
REVIEW:
I honestly haven’t been this hooked by a series in a long time. I’m meaning from book 1, OMG….this is phenomenal; I have to know what’s going to happen next. This writing, the characters, the development, the perfection and subtlety of the control exchange BDSM scenes. Nothing in this series is over the top. Everything that is done and everything that happens is planned to perfection and I believe that shows the genius of this author. If the entire series is like this one…I’m done! Done. Ruined for any other author….frick, this damn book was beyond great.
There are so many ways to ruin this book and even though it’s not a new release I do not want to give anything away. I want readers to feel the exact same way I did when I was on this journey with these two incredible men.
Alaric and Davin met in High School. They came out as gay and a couple, in high school. They withstood all prejudice and bullying. Able to grow together as a couple for years they managed not to let anything come between them and their amazing connections.
Unbelievable horrific circumstances arise that force Alaric and Davin apart. For both of them, it’s devastating but they manage and they both live a shell, hollow life.
Davin grows into this unbelievable Detective. While he’s on a case he runs into a situation that forces him right back to the arms of the love of his life. Even though they both haven’t seen each other for 8 years, it’s like they never missed a beat.
While I’ve painted a picture of a romance story, this book is by far just a romance. This has several twists, turns, mysteries, and OMG gasping moments. There are also these touching, beautiful moments that tug at your heart…Hector and Davin come to mind….
What is so friggin fantastic about this book is that it has EVERYTHING that any reader could ever want. The beautiful connection between really amazing characters, angst, hurt, pain, murder, mystery, intense family drama, and everything in between. But keep in mind none of this is overdone. Everything is laid out so perfectly for the reader. I have no complaints and I HIGHLY recommend to everyone!!!
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BOOK #2 TITLE: For a Reason
LENGTH: 297 pages
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Former Marine and full time big brother, Bull Connor spends his days helping those in need of a second chance and his nights fighting the inner demons that won’t let go. During a routine tow he comes face to face with the only person who refuses to need him and the one man he wishes would.
As a throw away, Ian Jones is used to being alternately overlooked or ridiculed but hasn’t given up on the idea that with just one chance he could turn it all around. Rescued by the one person who neither overlooks nor ridicules him, he longs to be seen as more than just a man in need.
Ian isn’t pining for the family he’s never known but when they descend, unwanted and uninvited, Bull must prove that he’s the man who will protect Ian’s long neglected heart by sharing the demons that torment his wounded soul.
REVIEW:
Jessie G. where have you been all my life?!?!?!!??! I love this series. I love love love love love it!! I love the writing, the plot development, the character building, and most of all I love the pace these stories are set in. Even though I’m not against stories that have sex within the first few chapters what I love about how Jessie G writes is the fact that she builds up the emotional first. And she does it in a way where you definitely want the physical but you are perfectly content to continue watching the emotional unfold. It’s perfection, really.
Ian Jones doesn’t expect much out of life. He hasn’t gotten much and has learned to live with the hand he was dealt. Doing everything in his power to make his situation better but all he seems to be getting is more doors closing in his face. On his way to an interview his car takes its last breath and dies on the side of the road. While waiting for the tow truck driver he doesn’t expect his whole life is about to change.
Jon “Bull Connor has spent the majority of his life helping and taking care of others. When he pulls up to the car on the side of the road the last thing he expects to find is someone like Ian. Bull’s innate response to people in need is to help them. So, when Ian refuses any and all help Bull forces the issue and takes Ian under his wing.
With a new place to live, a new job, and a readymade family Ian feels like a fish out of water. On top of all that, he is inexplicably attracted to Bull, and Bull let it be known he feels the same way. Ian still feels like a burden so he pushes Bull away.
The love that these men build and share with each other is so pure and perfect. It’s so gentle but hot and explosive too. There connection is undeniable and I loved watching it unfold.
This story like book 1 is written beautifully. There’s drama, lies, hurt, healing, hope and reconnection. It’s beautiful and I loved ever moment of it!!
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I was trying to think of something witty to write, but I’m just so grateful for these awesome reviews that all I can say is thank you a thousand times over. I’m so glad you’re loving my guys as much as I loved writing them. Your reaction is exactly why I put my fingers on the keyboard every day.