Josephine Myles

3.5 Stars

Really, all the points go to Ollie here.

This was quite the sweet, ultra hurt comfort romance where Ben, sick and depressed, doesn’t dare to hope for fun or love. He’s stuck in his house due to his kidney failure treatments, but that doesn’t stop him from fantasizing about the only bright light in his life - delivery boy Ollie.

Ollie in turn, may be young and he may have a painful past, but he is the most optimistic bright light where though he can be hurt, he doesn’t let anything get him down for long. I truly enjoyed every scene Ollie was in - a great endearing character whose strength shines through his touching vulnerability.

Though Ben struggles with his various hang ups as he heals, these two really click and connect despite their age difference and polar opposite personalities.

Again, an enjoyable romance with plenty of smexy that I’m happy I could finally mark off my list!… (mehr)

Overall 2,5 stars (only rated stories count)


Bodywork by Ashe Barker - 2 stars
I didn't like this (sexual feats -which I hate as a rule-, timeline error and a weak conflict based on miscommunication), but I don't rule out entirely the author, there's something in her writing that I find interesting and worthy to give her more chances.

Breaking the Marine by M.K. Elliott - 3 stars
Nothing special to say. I liked it.

Love on Location by Lucy Felthouse - 2 stars
Three days to read this novella says it all. the conflict point is very weak and implausible in the present-day England

Landscapes by K D Grace - DNF
A clear case of "it's me, not you".

The Chase by Lily Harlem - 1.5 star
The riddles were boring. I prefer trios in which all the members have their feelings invested and I didn't like Carrick's smarty attitude neither the speech artificially porny during sex, like "Come, my gorgeous little sub, come for your Master." or " Open up, sub. You know you want it", ugh. The best were the gags from Carrick's perfomance in the beginning, without them I would give it barely 1 star.

Dish of the Day by Clare London - 3.5 stars
I truly enjoyed this, especially how different they are and how they complement each other so good.

E2 by Sarah Masters - 2 stars
Dystopic Alternate Universe. A relatively original scheme although very inconsistent in scientific terms; I know that it's fiction but that's not to say that I admit nonsensical facts without any internal logic and without some kind of explanation.

Locked Out by Josephine Myles - 3.5 stars.
Cute light story, with a perfectly measured children touch and very likeable main characters.… (mehr)