Captive Love by Reece Butler

Captive Love by Reece Butler

Highland Ménage Series, Book 2

Publisher: Siren Publishing (May 2015)

113 pages, eBook (purchased myself for $3.82)

Book Rating: 4 Stars

Sensuality: Red Heart

Angus and Gillis wed their lady all proper in front of a priest, only to find out Fiona has a wealthy uncle she didn’t know about who could set aside their marriage with the snap of his fingers. As the men do their best to pass all her uncle’s tests of worthiness, Fiona is undergoing struggles of her own—being forced to learn the ladylike ways she was never taught.  Fun, adventurous read. I liked the uncle’s crafty tests that he made everyone undergo. Fiona’s grumbling over her unslaked lust, due to her uncle keeping them apart, got to be a little much at times, but I did enjoy the side story concerning her uncle’s guard captain. Looking forward to the next pair of MacDougal brothers!

Captive Bride by Reece Butler

Captive Bride by Reece Butler

Highland Ménage Series, Book 1

Publisher: Siren Publishing (April 2015)

106 pages, eBook (purchased myself for $3.82)

Book Rating: 4 Stars

Sensuality: Red Heart

Having been captured by his enemy, Gillis had been occupied with trying to find a way out of the pit prison when a woman masquerading as a boy is tossed in with him. Between them they come up with a plan to escape, but not before Fiona surrenders her virginity to Gillis, and Gillis vows to protect her with his life and offers her a hand fasting, with the understanding that she will also be wife to his brother, Angus. Fair warning, this book is only half the story—Gillis, Angus and Fiona’s story continues in the book Captive Love. This series features sixteen brothers, each pair finding a lady love and their story is told over the course of two books, before moving on to the next pair of brothers. These books are short enough that I would have preferred to have the stories compiled into one book per match, but it is, what it is. I was initially a little confused with the ending (or lack thereof), until I realized it continued in the next book—maybe it was just me. Light-hearted, fun read. I loved the two brothers, Gillis and Angus, and I can’t wait to meet the rest of the MacDougal clan!

Trusting Them by Marla Monroe

Trusting Them by Marla Monroe

Publisher: Siren Publishing (February 2011)

141 pages, eBook (purchased myself for $4.61)

Book Rating: 3 Stars

Sensuality: Red Heart

Driving back to their ranch in a blizzard, brothers Brock and Brady come upon an unconscious woman lying in the road and they take her home, hoping they can nurse her back to health. The storyline of this is VERY similar to Colters’ Woman by Maya Banks (Book 1 in the Colters’ Legacy Series). Jeni is on the run from an abusive ex-husband, and doesn’t want to endanger the brothers with her presence, but can’t help feeling the attraction between them. I liked the two brothers, but I thought Jeni came off as a bit too eager—given her past and how sick she was supposed to have been (who has sex on the mind, when they are that sick?)—and I thought the ending drug on a little longer than it needed to, after the action had passed. Quick read.

Gold Lust by Becca Van

Gold Lust by Becca Van

Publisher: Siren Publishing (April 2015)

123 pages, eBook (purchased myself for $4.24)

Book Rating: 4 Stars

Sensuality: Red Heart

After the death of her father leaves her homeless and alone in the world, Lacy heads out in search of her only living relative—a brother she hasn’t seen in a decade, whom last she heard was trying his luck in the gold fields of Australia—but before she arrives at her destination, her coach is attacked by robbers and she’s saved in the nick of time by four men (Chet, Will, Kent and Walker), who take her back to their sheep ranch, hoping to persuade her into becoming the shared wife of all four of them. Short, light historical read, that takes place in a time and place where women were scarce. Interesting Australian version of the Wild West. All four men were very likable and Lacy had just enough backbone to suit me—she wasn’t afraid to cross society's rules and she also wasn’t afraid to try and tackle ‘men’s chores’ or defend herself when need be. Great Read!

Wild Blue Yonder by Megan Tayte

Wild Blue Yonder by Megan Tayte

The Ceruleans, Book 3

Publisher: Heaven Afire (May 2015)

312 pages, eBook (provided by Author for review)

Book Rating: 4 Stars

Sensuality: White Heart

Scarlett wakes up after her death and finds her new reality, as a Cerulean, a disappointment to say the least. This book begins with Scarlett largely in the dark, surrounded by secrets and people with hidden motivations, and she is deeply grieving for the life she left behind—seemingly for not. This book answers nearly all of the questions left open by the first two books, and in very interesting, creative ways—some of which I saw coming, and some of which came as a complete surprise. By the end of this book everything was falling into place and I was very satisfied with the answers given for everything. I vacillated throughout the story between being angry with Jude and feeling sorry for him, but I really hope he finds happiness somehow. Loved the ending! Eagerly awaiting the next installment in this series!