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Blurb: When you’re wealthy, you’re used to getting what you want. But when what you want is a gorgeous woman to share a lifetime—and a really big bed—with you and your three best friends, it can be a tough sell. Ford, Brady, and Josh are determined that nothing will keep them apart. Not Kari’s past or the psychopath who keeps threatening their future. One night with her was amazing, but it could never be enough. This time, they’re playing for keeps. Title:   Fourkeeps Series:   Ever After Duet Book #:  2 Author:   Jayne Rylon Approximate Book Length:   189 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: You definitely need to have read the first book as this one picks up RIGHT where the last one left off and it is one hell of a ride. I was excited, I was hopeful, I was crushed, I was afraid, and overall I was just enraptured. The men are all very sexy and just like the heroine, I fell for each of them f...

Summary: It’s normal to drool over three devastatingly handsome, charismatic, and rich AF men, right? Well, not when they’re your bosses. Especially not if you find out they like to share their lovers and you can’t stop fantasizing about being at the center of their attention during boring meetings. And definitely not when you have a former co-worker who didn't understand the meaning of the word "no" harassing you. But that’s Kari’s life, and now she needs to decide what to do about it: follow her heart, or forfeit the chance to discover what it’s like to live out her wildest dreams. Title:   Fourplay Series:   Ever After Duet Book #:  1 Author:   Jayne Rylon Approximate Book Length:   161 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: This book can stand alone, however I think it definitely reads better if you've read the 4Ever books. It picks up right where the last one left off and features that qua...

Summary: A year after Andi claimed her three smoking hot roommates for her own, she’s finally emerging from a blissful haze of lust long enough to look around and realize things aren’t quite as amazing as they could be. While she and her boyfriends have an incredible sex life, they haven’t fully embraced their relationship in public. When someone puts one and three together—outing them from the polyamorous closet—they have to decide where to go next. Will they be able to stay together or will reality tear them apart? Title:   4Ever Mine Series:   4Ever Book #:  2 Author:   Jayne Rylon Approximate Book Length:   152 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: I enjoyed this book a lot. I love each of the guys and Andi is totally sweet. The love scenes were great, and I enjoyed seeing each guy's personality in and out of the bedroom. I wish there were bigger consequences for the jerkface, but I'll ju...

Summary: Everyone’s favorite five-man, one-woman construction crew is back in action. This time they’re celebrating the holidays together, Powertools style. Though they’re each on the hunt for the perfect presents for their loved ones, they soon realize that the gifts they give each other day in and day out are the most valuable sort. Spending time together and sharing their passions—not only for sexy menages in every variation—has helped them thrive despite life’s ups and downs. Come catch up with old friends, plus get a glimpse at what the future might hold as their stories continue! Title:   More the Merrier Series:   Powertools Book #:  7 Author:   Jayne Rylon Approximate Book Length:   99 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: Our beloved characters haven't changed and it was so awesome to get another taste of them. The hot rods are still closely related and have a cameo or two as well. I'm ...

Summary: All roads lead home when that’s where you’ve left your heart. Silas Compton always had his eye on Lucy, the veterinarian’s daughter. He was even content to wait for the girl of his dreams to grow up before getting anywhere near her with his family’s double-edged legacy. Waiting around led to fooling around with his best friend—and an impulsive eruption of desire that Lucy’s innocent eyes weren’t meant to see. Figuring Compton Pass wasn’t big enough for either the three of them or the pain he’d caused, Silas let loose his tightly reined wanderlust and headed for Alaska. Ten years later, when an oil rig accident sends him home, he braces himself for the reopening of old wounds. Instead he finds himself in the care—and welcoming arms—of Lucy and Colby, whose marriage has plenty of room for the man they both still love. And forgive with all their hearts. As things start to unravel at Compass Ranch, Silas must dig deep for the strength to assume his rightful place in the C...

Summary: Austin Compton has struggled to live up to the Compass legacy his entire life, afraid of disappointing his overachieving family. After dropping out of college, he convinced his parents to buy a big rig and let him contribute to the Compass Ranch in his own way. On the open road he discovers a happy medium between the freedom he craves and the obligation that comes along with the Compton name. When he picks up some unexpected cargo in the form of a gorgeous if battered stowaway, he’s in trouble. The same reckless urges that convinced him to abandon his education are telling him to keep Hayden close and safe, maybe even teach her how to love again after the disastrous relationship she’s fleeing. When troubled times fall on Compass Ranch, Hayden will do anything to repay the kindness Austin and his family showed her. It’s time to support Austin like he’s done for her, if her past doesn’t catch up with her at exactly the wrong moment. Title:   Heaven on Earth Serie...

***This book was originally reviewed for GraveTells .*** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Summary: Linley is the CEO of her own company and she’s tired of boring dates with men only interested in her money. She decides to shake things up by visiting a sex club, but quickly realizes she’s out of her league. She’s presented with two potential guides for the evening and they both turn her on within minutes of meeting them. YOU get to choose which of them leads her through the night. Thoughts: I never really read those “Choose Your Own Adventure” type stories as a kid – I thought them a little weird. Upon discovering that an author I enjoyed reading had written a romance book in such a fashion was surprisingly intriguing. Having read it, it’s actually really cool. Both men are delicious and the club they’re in has a world of opportunities. There’s generally only one love scene on whatever path you choose and it makes for a pretty short read, but there’s plenty of tension...

Recap: Morgan struggles with being happy for Kate expecting a little member of the crew, but it’s a glaring reminder that she can’t conceive herself, and Joe struggles with knowing it’s his fault. The gang gets together to right the problem and set on a mission to give Morgan the baby she so desperately desires. Soon after though, tragedy strikes as one of the crew winds up in a horrible accident. True to form, the crew comes together to support each other no matter what. Title:   Hammer It Home Series:   Powertools Book #:  6 Author:   Jayne Rylon Approximate Book Length:   128 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: First of all, let me just say that the author is mean, and here is what I mean by that: I’m a big sap, so I spent a LARGE portion of this book in tears!! I love, love, love this series and all its characters, so to see Morgan and Joe in such emotional turmoil tore me up. Then later ...

Recap: Mike and his crew have formed a bond based on love and lust, leading them to work hard, and play harder together. They’ve all since found women that complete their lives in every way, but desires to start families threaten the way of life they’ve built. Will the passion they’ve all shared just fade away? The women decide it’s time to band together and prove to their men that they’re up for anything. They conspire to take their men as horny hostages using boudoir photos, a pillow fight, and a calculated experiment into partner swapping. But can they go through with it, even with everything on the line? Title:   Nailed to the Wall Series:   Powertools Book #:  5 Author:   Jayne Rylon Approximate Book Length:   119 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: With everyone having found their “mate” so to speak, now we get to the fun stuff, the actual relationships between everyone and how they’ve a...

Recap: James has watched, and participated, as each member of the crew has found love until only he and his life partner, Neil, remain. When he sees his lover ogling the crew’s new apprentice, he’s certain he’s doomed to lose him. He wants the love of his life to be happy, so he’s resigned to walking away if and when he has to, but sparks fly between all three of them unexpectedly. Is it possible that he won’t have to surrender? Just maybe they can build a life together, along with the rest of the crew. Title:   Devon's Pair Series:   Powertools Book #:  4 Author:   Jayne Rylon Approximate Book Length:   85 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: Here we have a ménage within a ménage story. Yeah there’s the group fun, but there are also three focal characters as opposed to two. Neil and James have always been the only two of the crew who were a couple already, but when the tomboy, Devon, enters t...

Recap: As a naturist, Kayla is unashamed of nudity, especially as a masseuse too. She puts her skills to use on the crew working to build her new spa, and doesn’t even blush as she admires Dave’s body on her table. She never intended to share her lifestyle and extended plans for the spa, but ends up doing just that after a faulty truck engine strands Dave, Neil, and James at her home during a snow storm. Two days of bliss come to a screeching halt when the storm blows over and the real reason why they got stranded emerges. Can Dave convince Kayla that sharing herself with him wasn’t a mistake and that he wants more than just the two days she gifted him? Title:   Kayla's Gift Series:   Powertools Book #:  3 Author:   Jayne Rylon Approximate Book Length:   72 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: Working our way through the crew, it’s Dave’s turn! The crew is working on a resort, and have to head ...

Recap: Kate’s best friend Morgan is about to celebrate her birthday, and when admitting to Kate that her birthday wish involves Joe from the crew helping to build her bakery, she didn’t notice him enter the room behind her. This leads to a romantic date where they get to know each other better. Joe’s determined to prove it’s ok to seek pleasure by fulfilling a fantasy she was once forced to feel ashamed of. After making her into the main dessert on her birthday him and three of his crew, he finds he wants more. Title:   Morgan's Surprise Series:   Powertools Book #:  2 Author:   Jayne Rylon Approximate Book Length:   63 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: Having loved the first story, I was excited to continue the series and was not disappointed with the sequel! Morgan is Kate’s best friend, and when Morgan blurts out her birthday wish, Kate has to help diffuse the situation by confessing her a...

Recap: There’s a five man crew renovating the house next door to Kate, and she can’t help but lust after all the hotties, especially the foreman, Mike. When she takes a tumble and is rescued by said foreman, she can no longer keep fighting the attraction. In the aftermath of mind-blowing sex, she divulges her innermost fantasy – to be with his entire crew. She never imagined that fantasy could come true… Title:   Kate's Crew Series:   Powertools Book #:  1 Author:   Jayne Rylon Approximate Book Length:   51 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: I’m a big fan of ménage, which is pretty easy to figure out at this point, but I found this book early on when I was still embarrassed about that fact. It was the first book I read that was not only ménage, but had more than two guys and a girl. I was intrigued, and boy was I happy I gave it a shot. Yes, this book has a lot of sex in it. There’s guys w...