Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Helter Skelter
SERIES: Fairground Attractions #3
AUTHOR: L.M. Somerton
PUBLISHER: Pride Publishing
LENGTH: 93 pages
RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2019
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Book three in the Fairground Attractions series
Life can slide out of control when you least expect it.
Of his group of friends, Zach is the only one yet to find his kinky-ever-after. The contract killer, Harlequin, is still on the loose, Zach’s dad is ill, a result of the stress caused by knowing the family amusement park is being used as an exchange point by drug runners, and Zach is faced with problems much tougher than the mathematical equations he’s used to.
Daniel Raynott has had his eye on Zach for some time. Now that Zach is no longer in his class at the university, he can act on his instincts and give Zach the guidance he desperately needs. As a Dom, Daniel demands obedience. As a man, he falls hard for Zach’s vulnerable innocence.
A boring summer has a lot of appeal, but Zach has about as much control over events as he does a trip down the helter skelter. He finds himself in danger more than once. Will Daniel be able to protect him or will the holiday season culminate in tragedy?
REVIEW:
You almost think this book could be an ending to this series, but is it really? Things that make you go hmmm.
Those boys of the fairgrounds should know how to stay out of trouble by now, but they seem to have it called to them like a magnet. Harlequin is still around watching and after Garth and Stevie already being hurt, everyone is on guard. But Harlequin has fooled them all. After a rainy day and shutting everything down, everyone is expected to meet at a certain spot, but Harlequin fools Zach. Thinking he needs help, like he asked, Zach follows, but quickly finds out he’s being taken for a ride and he has no choice. Before Harlequin can do any major damage to get what he wants from Zach, Zach is rescued. But there are secrets being kept and it’s not realized until all three boys are caught by Harlequin again. Thankfully after a threat, he lets them go to go do the work he’s been hired for, but he’s been captured. Everyone thinking it’s finally over, when Zach receives a text showing a smiling Harlequin on the run. So do they live in fear or accept maybe that it’s just a warning?
Zach was already in a state with this book. The tension from Harlequin, his dad maybe having to retire, to definitely having to retire for health reasons, being jealous of his friends new relationships, and then being around a certain professor that gets his heart pumping in ways he never thought. Everything is all muddled in his head and when he’s kidnapped, it’s terrifying even more to think he will never be able to even say goodbye. Especially for his dad. But I love that Daniel isn’t there to just play. He means serious business and he knows just what Zach needs to clear his head. He knows what Zach needs period. And he does what he’s made to do. Takes care of Zach in all ways. Until one point anyway. And he wasn’t happy about it.
I’ve absolutely loved this series, but this to me almost felt like a cliffhanger with Harlequin running around. I mean the rest of the guys are moving on with their lives, with school and their mates, but it almost feels like there is unfinished business. Maybe another book? Because if you’ve been keeping up, we all know Harlequin isn’t done with his work.
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