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Guest Review: Liam (Love @ the Haven #4) by Stella Shaw

The brawny Dom and the beautiful Diva—and the secrets they keep

A personal trainer and part-time escort, Liam is burly, bossy, and perfectly cast as the resident Dom at the Haven Hotel. And if anything falls outside that box—like the lacy lingerie he keeps hidden in his gym bag—that’s easily ignored, right?

Felix’s career as a successful model means being at the beck and call of anyone who requires him. He’s expected to be satisfied with glamour, money, and subservience. No one would ever believe his secret desire to take control.

When Liam agrees to show the outrageously pretty and delicate Felix around Liam’s infamous Room 8, neither one expects the disobedient desire that sparks between two such opposite men. Felix is looking for a lover who’ll let him call the shots, whereas Liam is fighting the desire to submit. Their passion and power could make for a kinky role reversal.

They just have to surrender to their deepest needs.


Reviewer: Shee Reader


This book was such a refreshing take on romance and roles. Can the lovely men let go of all expectations and take hold of what they need? I loved the writing, and some bits really made me laugh out loud.

Liam is a gym trainer and Dom for hire. Felix is a waif-like model. Who is going to be the bossy top in this scenario? Well, when the Dom is being hired, he might just do as he is told!

The characters in the story were clearly crafted and charming. I loved that Felix became almost a different man in the room with Liam. Their connection was electric, and I loved the rich cast of supporting characters with some varied representation I adored.

The journey, both men went on, was a rollercoaster and their contrasting characters were lovely. I read the whole thing in one sitting (sleep is for wimps!) because it was such a fun read.

Recommended!

I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.



Release Blitz + Giveaway: Liam (Love @ the Haven #4) by Stella Shaw


 Author Stella Shaw returns with new release blitz from her rent boy series, Liam (Love @ the Haven #4)! Read more about the BDSM lite romance and enter in the $10 Amazon gift card giveaway!

Book Title: Liam, Love at the Haven book 4
Book Author: Stella Shaw
Publisher: self-published
Length: 55,000
Release date: 21 June 2021
Subgenres: Contemporary, MM, romance, BDSM-lite
Other: Available at Amazon and in KU
BUY LINK: books2read.com/liamhaven4


Book Blurb:


The brawny Dom and the beautiful Diva—and the secrets they keep.

A personal trainer and part-time escort, Liam is burly, bossy, and perfectly cast as the resident Dom at the Haven Hotel. And if anything falls outside that box—like the lacy lingerie he keeps hidden in his gym bag—that’s easily ignored, right?
Felix’s career as a successful model means being at the beck and call of anyone who requires him. He’s expected to be satisfied with glamour, money, and subservience. No one would ever believe his secret desire to take control. When Liam agrees to show the outrageously pretty and delicate Felix around Liam’s infamous Room 8, neither one expects the disobedient desire that sparks between two such opposite men.
Felix is looking for a lover who’ll let him call the shots, whereas Liam is fighting the desire to submit. Their passion and power could make for a kinky role reversal.
They just have to surrender to their deepest needs.

General Excerpt:

Felix’s curiosity was fascinating. In many ways, he was so cool and so confident: he made me feel large and clumsy when he strolled past me to peer in the top drawer. And I was well aware of the looks he drew, both at the gym, and when we arrived at the Haven. But the longer he was in Room 8, just the two of us together, the more the surface glamour faded and he just seemed like… another guy.

He made an irritated noise and pushed back his hair. It had worked loose from its topknot, as I’d noticed it often did. A drop of sweat glimmered under his ear. I had an irresistible urge to lean forward, settle my hand at the base of his skull, and lick that up.

“Here. Let me.” I stepped behind him, swept his hair up in my hand, twisted it, and fastened it back into place.

“What did you use?” he asked.

“It’s just a leather tie.” There was a pile of them in the drawer, of various lengths. This one was dark red, glossy, and looked good against his blond hair. The tips were pale green today, and brought out a muted hint of the same colour in his irises.

I watched the pulse in his throat as he swallowed, my hand lingering, brushing my fingertips over the shorter hairs on his nape. I wanted to take hold of him; to stroke him all over.

“Did you ask me?” he said softly.

I paused, because there was a jarring, yet strangely familiar edge to his voice. “Ask you what?”

“If you could touch my hair.” His casual tone had faded, the laughter no longer behind his words. “If you could touch me.”

I’d just wanted to help. But something stopped me saying that aloud.

“I should have checked first,” I said, instead.

“Yes. Just remember that.” He turned until he faced me, his eyes unnaturally bright. There were spots of colour high on his cheeks as if he was already aroused. He cupped my jaw with his left hand, and brushed his thumb over my lower lip. “Though my answer would have been Green.”

About Stella Shaw

Stella Shaw is a pen name of the best-selling author of MM romance, Clare London. Stella's series of Rent Boy romances, Love at the Haven, launched in January 2021.

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Release Blitz: Micah (love @ the Haven #3) by Stella Shaw

Author Stella Shaw has a new release, Micah (love @ the Haven #3)! Check it out today!


Book Title* Micah, Love at the Haven book 3
Book Author* Stella Shaw
Publisher* self-published
Length* 194 pages / 57k words
Release date* 12 April 2021
Subgenres* Contemporary, MM, romance
Other* Available at Amazon and in KU
BUY LINK* books2read.com/micahhaven3
 

Book Blurb*

Micah and Fox weren’t each other’s first choice - but might they be the last?

Easygoing Micah takes the role of peacemaker at the Haven Hotel, where he's one of the long-standing escorts. But beneath his tolerance he’s hiding turmoil and anger he daren’t let loose—the last time it got the better of him, his whole family fractured. However, on one fateful night, Micah strikes back at an abusive client, and also finds startling passion with a pop star travelling incognito. Blindsided by both, his life is never going to be the same.

Fox's band is an online sensation, just about to break into live events. A talented songwriter with his career on the rise, he’s held the band together since they were all in college. So why does his public life now fill him with dread, threatening to rob him of his precious voice? Seeking anonymous comfort at the Haven, he’s mistakenly paired with Micah, and what was meant to be a straightforward business transaction affects him in a way he never imagined.

Two confused men in need of love and understanding—can they find it together?




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