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Reader Question… Solved! The MMF book where one of the guys wasn’t out, was a masochist and really really liked pain, and had an abusive father.

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And here is Kelly’s question #2 that I can’t wait to find for her. 🙂 I feel like I’ve read this before. I had 2 books that are coming to mind. One by Kele Moon that I loved & one by Suanne Laqueur that I loved too!!

And since it’s been years since I’ve read them, I’m not quite exact on the details matching but either way, if you love books like this one described below, you’ll LOVE the two I posted. 🙂 P.S. Maybe while we’re at it, we can make a list of similar books in this trope. YAY US!!!

She asks:

Hi Maryse,

looking for 2 books I read at least 5+ years ago.

Book # 2

This was an MMF + BDSM

I think the FC was an artist

One of the M’s had 2 first names like Paul Guy or Jean Guy, was an athlete, wasn’t out, was a masochist and really really liked pain, and had an abusive father.

The other MC’s name might have started with a D – he had more of a connection with the other MC than the FC, although they were all friends.

During high school it was thought that the FC and the 1st MC were together and the 2nd MC was their friend

I think after high school the 2nd MC left town. When he came back they resumed the 3-some. But then the 1st MC left under pressure from family and the FC and 2nd MC got very close

Hope this is enough to go on.

Anyone have a guess?

Maryse: This is the first one that came to mind for me: Beyond Eden by Kele Moon (and here’s my review) <— THAT is the one I think it is!! But… also, then I was also thinking about An Exaltation of Larks by Suanne Laqueur (and here’s my review of THAT one). Either way, both are AWESOME and must reads. 😃

Kelly: Beyond Eden by Kele Moon <— That’s it!!!!!!! Thanks so much Maryse. And I totally forgot it was a trilogy!!!!

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Reader Question… Solved! The M/M romance book where they went to school together, and he worked in a cafe possibly called “Star Fish Cafe”…

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Kelly needs our book help!! YAY Kelly! She’s been with us for ages, and I love that we get to help her out since she’s helped us out so many times before. 🙂

She asks:

Hi Maryse, looking for 2 books I read at least 5+ years ago.

Book #1 – MM

  • Both characters lived in a small town
  • They went to school together
  • One was not “out” and was from wealthy family – he left town to go to school – maybe he played football?
  • Other worked at a cafe/diner as a chef and his best girlfriend worked there too
  • I remember the cover having a star fish on the cover and the cafe might have been called Star Fish Cafe

Anyone have a guess?

Polly: Starfish and Coffee by Kele Moon

Melissa: Starfish and Coffee by Kele Moon

Kelly: Yes Melissa! I was looking up Kele Moon from my previous question and saw Starfish and Coffee – didn’t remember they were both written by her.

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Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 03-28-2025

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HAPPY FRIDAY & HAPPY READING WEEKEND!! As usual my weekend will consist of organizing, landscaping (spring has sprung here in Florida!!) and… read!!! If you’re wondering what to read next…

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Tempted by her Daddies (Harem of Daddies Book 6) by Laylah Roberts <— LIVE!! REVERSE HAREM!! “…She’s sweet, kind, and delicate. And she draws each of them in. They all want her, and none of them are prepared to give her up. The only option is to share her. But can they do that? And is Tamsyn hiding something from them? A dangerous secret that could threaten everything they’ve built . . .”

Possessive Puckboy (Puckboys Book 8) by Eden Finley and Saxon James <—LIVE!! M/M ROMANCE HOCKEY STARS!! “…when my NHL team is bought out, and the new owner makes his presence known, my existential crisis kicks up a notch. Because he might be my biggest regret of all. Parker Duchene. I made his life a living hell in high school, and now he’s inserting himself into my career to repay the favor. With everything in my personal life already on the line, I can’t risk hockey too. I need to figure out a way to play nice with the new owner…”

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Hooded: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance (Gladiators of the Gryn Book 5) by Hattie Jacks <— LIVE!! ALIEN ROMANCE SERIES FINALE!! ...I’m probably the galaxy’s worst bounty hunter, but I swear on my life, my tech told me the unconscious male I found was my mark. Now I have a very, very angry Gryn gladiator in my hold who shouldn’t be there and I don’t know what to do with him. Once he’s calmed to a mere simmer, Klynn demonstrates his ability to escape from any where he pleases and I have no option but to strike a deal if I don’t want to wake up with a Gryn attempting to eat me alive…”

Forbidden Vengeance: A Dark, Mafia Romance (Bonds of Betrayal) by Ajme Williams <— LIVE!! ANOTHER MAN’S WOMAN!! “…Another man’s woman. But Elena Santiago isn’t the sweet angel she pretends to be. Behind that perfect smile lies a mind as ruthless as mine. Behind those deadly eyes burns an ambition that matches my own. Now she’s pregnant with a Calabrese heir, Playing games that could get her killed, And looking at me like I’m the answer to her darkest prayers. I came back to New York for revenge. Instead, I’m going to take what was never meant to be mine...”

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Midnight Rain: a Those Who Wait story by Haley Cass <— LIVE!! WHAT IF…A PARALLEL UNIVERSE! “...In celebration of the fifth-year publication anniversary of the bestselling novel, Those Who Wait, Midnight Rain provides the opportunity to fall in love with Sutton and Charlotte all over again in a parallel universe. Explore how the decisions you make can change your future, how they impact those around you, and how they can have consequences you never see coming...”

The Vipers’ Vow: A Dark College Bully Romance (Verona Falls University Book 6) by Marissa Farrar & S.R. Jones <— REVERSE HAREM! “…They vow to make me theirs, and never let me go…but now something else has torn us apart. Three men, each one broken in a different way. Each one trying to make up for that pain by hurting me, except this time, I’m fighting back. Their obsession should have felt so wrong; dark and depraved, but it felt like the sun on my skin. That’s because I’m broken too, and all our misshaped parts somehow make a whole. It went too far though; the games, the desire, the lies … and now we’re all in danger…”

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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)

  1. Wicked Confessions (Longwood U) by Crea Reitan | March 31, 2025
  2. Covert Affections (Shadow Agents/PSI-Ops Book 5) by Mandy M. Roth | March 31, 2025
  3. Still Burning (Judgement Series Book 4) by Abbi Glines | March 31, 2025
  4. Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez | Apr 1, 2025
  5. Hero’s Heart by Janie Crouch | Apr 1, 2025
  6. The Agony & the Hex-stasy (A Supernatural Speakeasy Cozy Mystery Book 17) by Lily Harper Hart | Apr 1, 2025
  7. Prince of Darkness (Dark Protectors Book 17) by Rebecca Zanetti | Apr 1, 2025
  8. Prince with a Chance of Darkness (Grimm Cove Book 7) by Mandy M. Roth | Apr 1, 2025
  9. Filthy Rich Fae: Fallen Court by Geneva Lee | Apr 1, 2025
  10. Swept Away by Beth O’Leary | Apr 1, 2025
  11. Want (Men of Inked Sinners Book 3) by Chelle Bliss | Apr 1, 2025
  12. Wicching Hour: The Sea Wicche Chronicles by Seana Kelly – April 1st 2025
  13. Protecting Maggie (SEAL of Protection: Alliance Book 4) by Susan Stoker – April 1st 2025
  14. Sweet Obsession: A Scorchingly Hot Modern Retelling of Poseidon and Icarus (Dark Olympus Book 8)by Katee Robert – April 1st 2025
  15. THE SOULBOND AND HER BELOVED: A Dark Romance Fantasy: That Prince Is A Girl: The Vicious King’s Captive Slave Mate (Beasts Of Wrath And Madness Book 4) by Kiss Leilani – April 2nd 2025
  16. The Proposal Play (Love and Hockey Book 3) by Lauren Blakely – April 4th 2025
  17. Make Your Save: A Hockey Romance (Aston Archers Hockey Book 3) by Cali Melle – April 4th 2025
  18. Stolen Kisses: A Grumpy-Sunshine Romance by Layla Hagen | Apr 4, 2025

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Reader Question – The book about a girl that kept going to a particular hotel to eat their free breakfast menu because she was broke…

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Jess is looking for this one! Oooooooh I know this one! It was a past question!! Oh here it is and it’s been solved. 🙂

Reader Question… Solved! The book about the heroine that used to steal breakfast from a hotel, since she was let go from her job…

She asks:

I’m looking for a novel about a girl that kept going to a particular hotel to eat their free breakfast menu because she was broke, she thought they wouldn’t notice, but the owner of the hotel noticed and caught her then offered her a position to work with him as his assistant or something.

Can’t remember the name.

 

Anyone have a guess?

Maryse: Two Weeks Notice by Whitney G. ? <— my guess only ’cause I cheated with a past question. LOL!! Am I right? If not, let’s make a list!!

So while I’m here, I’m going to post links to all the similar questions if this is a trope that you love (I always love a good homeless/down-on-her-luck trying to survive book):

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Office Sparks: A Workplace Romance Collection is live & I have excerpts!!

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BOOK BUNDLE ALERT! Office Sparks: A Workplace Romance Collection IS LIVE & the publisher, 1,001 Dark Nights sent us excerpts!!

So what’s this book bundle about?

Romance is heating up at the office. In Office Sparks, whether it’s secret affairs, forbidden crushes, or rivals turned lovers, these workplace romances will ignite the tension between career and passion. As deadlines blur with desire, and competition gives way to connection, get ready for steamy stories where love conquers the boardroom.

Includes:

  • Prince Roman by C.D Reiss
  • Rivalry by K. Bromberg
  • Falling Under You by Laurelin Paige and
  • Crimson Twilight by Heather Graham

And now… the excerpts:

Prince Roman

“What do you want?” I growled.

He led me away from the bathroom. The hall was almost completely clear of people. “Come with me.”

“Why should I?”

As he cut a turn into a narrower hall, he pushed against me, and I pushed back. In a split second, I was against the wall and his lips were on mine. There was a fierceness to his mouth, a hunger that was the opposite of cold professionalism. His tongue fed me and his hands owned me. I could have melted into him so easily. I could have given myself over and loved every minute of it. I wanted to. My body wanted to. Every nerve in my body vibrated for him.

 

Sweet Rivalry

For the love of God, he has tattoos.

And not just a simple, one-off tattoo, but rather ink from his wrist on up to his flexing forearm and beyond where I can’t see.

How did I not notice the shadow of ink beneath his dress shirt?

And when in the hell did preppy-boy Ryder Rodgers transform into that mythical guy who hits every single one of my buttons?

For a moment, I’m rendered incoherent. It’s like I know him but know nothing about him…and now with this new discovery, he just became ten times hotter.

 

Falling Under You

“There are too many reasons why that would be a bad idea.” Enough said. Case closed.

“Yes, there are,” he agreed. “Forget them.” The last sentence was a command.

I fought against the order, wanting what he was suggesting with acute desire. “I’m not sure I’m the kind of person who can.”

“You can.” He leaned in over my shoulder, his breath skating across the skin of my neck. “You just haven’t encountered the kind of guy who can help you do it.”

I shivered from the heat of his insinuation. “And you think you’re that guy?”

“I know that I am.” He moved his mouth along my jawline, never touching me with anything but the hot air that passed between his lips. “Let me show you who I am. Let me show you who you are.”

 

Crimson Twilight

She awoke.

And felt Sloan’s warmth beside her. She loved that she lay with him at night and woke with him in the morning. She even loved that they could disagree, even argue, that life with him was comfortable—and yet, she could see him, breathe his scent, watch him walk from the shower and want him as if they’d never made love before.

She rolled over to tell him that she loved him.

But never spoke the words.

A shrill scream pierced the castle’s quiet.

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