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Rocky Lake Littles #3
Coffee, Cops, and Tattoos
Coffee, Cops, and Rocky Lake Littles Book 3
Adam Carter is too big, too busy, and too tired to ever find the Daddy that he dreams about. He's had his heart broken one too many times to ever want to try again. With his two best friends, his job, and his schoolwork, Adam is fine with how he's living his life. He'd be completely happy if he could stop fantasizing about the two men who've been there for him during his darkest times.
Nash Johnson had been looking for love in all the wrong places. He puts his heart on the line repeatedly, only to be told he isn't worth keeping. Realizing he needs a poly relationship should have been the hard part. It isn't. Nash has just given up on ever finding what he needs until he see Adam at the Rocky Lake Coffeehouse and then is introduced to the hot tattooed giant across the street. Maybe Nash has found what he's been looking for after all.
Lucas Van Blair had barely been in town when he'd spotted trouble at the Rocky Lake Coffee house across the street from his newly opened tattoo parlor. He was in the right place at the right time to save the three boys from the attack, but that night changes everything for Lucas. He's never considered having two partners at the same time but now he can't imagine not having Adam and Nash in his arms, heart, and bed.
Adam Carter is too big, too busy, and too tired to ever find the Daddy that he dreams about. He's had his heart broken one too many times to ever want to try again. With his two best friends, his job, and his schoolwork, Adam is fine with how he's living his life. He'd be completely happy if he could stop fantasizing about the two men who've been there for him during his darkest times.
Nash Johnson had been looking for love in all the wrong places. He puts his heart on the line repeatedly, only to be told he isn't worth keeping. Realizing he needs a poly relationship should have been the hard part. It isn't. Nash has just given up on ever finding what he needs until he see Adam at the Rocky Lake Coffeehouse and then is introduced to the hot tattooed giant across the street. Maybe Nash has found what he's been looking for after all.
Lucas Van Blair had barely been in town when he'd spotted trouble at the Rocky Lake Coffee house across the street from his newly opened tattoo parlor. He was in the right place at the right time to save the three boys from the attack, but that night changes everything for Lucas. He's never considered having two partners at the same time but now he can't imagine not having Adam and Nash in his arms, heart, and bed.
232 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 2, 2023
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November 8, 2023DNF at 44%
I just couldn't get into it. I liked the other books, but this felt a bit too OTT. These guys come together practically on the first page. It didn't hold my interest after that.
I just couldn't get into it. I liked the other books, but this felt a bit too OTT. These guys come together practically on the first page. It didn't hold my interest after that.
November 17, 2023
too many errors
Every character in this book was called by the wrong name at least once. There were misspellings and either missing words or added words that didn’t belong.
There’s no excuse. If proofreading or editing costs are an issue, as someone to be an alpha and/or a beta reader. Every book in their catalog has issues. Having a second or their pair of eyes would help.
Every character in this book was called by the wrong name at least once. There were misspellings and either missing words or added words that didn’t belong.
There’s no excuse. If proofreading or editing costs are an issue, as someone to be an alpha and/or a beta reader. Every book in their catalog has issues. Having a second or their pair of eyes would help.
November 22, 2023
The Little barista, the cop, and the tattoo artist
I have to say that the really loved this series and the Littles finding their men. I'm really hoping that Mickey gets a book next, cause he deserves a Daddy too.
The only negative is that all of these books need serious editing! Like, really serious! I've kind of gotten use to all the issues throughout this author's various books but even I was a bit frustrated in this one. I think the worst of the problems is all the times that the wrong person's name was used. Honestly, just a decent read through should pick up on most of those. I don't really understand why the author isn't more invested in making these as good as possible but ... I'm still giving it 4* because I really love the story and characters but editing would have definitely pushed it to 5*.
I have to say that the really loved this series and the Littles finding their men. I'm really hoping that Mickey gets a book next, cause he deserves a Daddy too.
The only negative is that all of these books need serious editing! Like, really serious! I've kind of gotten use to all the issues throughout this author's various books but even I was a bit frustrated in this one. I think the worst of the problems is all the times that the wrong person's name was used. Honestly, just a decent read through should pick up on most of those. I don't really understand why the author isn't more invested in making these as good as possible but ... I'm still giving it 4* because I really love the story and characters but editing would have definitely pushed it to 5*.
November 2, 2023
To many mistakes
I am normally not one to rate after that there is a few spelling mistakes but this book had so many mistakes in it it was driving me nuts… at one point nash was wearing underwear and in the next second he was commando…
There was multiple times she wrote the wrong name so you kinda had to figure out that oh she meant nash saids that because it didnt make sense
I normally love this author and the story was really good but way to many mistakes it made it feel sloppy and rushed
I am normally not one to rate after that there is a few spelling mistakes but this book had so many mistakes in it it was driving me nuts… at one point nash was wearing underwear and in the next second he was commando…
There was multiple times she wrote the wrong name so you kinda had to figure out that oh she meant nash saids that because it didnt make sense
I normally love this author and the story was really good but way to many mistakes it made it feel sloppy and rushed
February 12, 2024
Could this have been any cuter? I don't think so!!! I found the guys adorable! I loved that Adam finally got to be the "little" that he was meant to be, and I totally agree with his separate little/boyfriend comfort zone!!! As for Nash? Seriously? He was so busy NOT being a little, that he didn't even think that there are other reasons to have a Daddy!!! And, Lucas was the best all-around Daddy for these two boys!
While the story was entertaining, I didn't think this book could possibly have more grammatical errors than the last two... I WAS WRONG!🤦♀️😭🤬
Now, I am finally ready to read the book that got me started down this "little" rabbit hole... Marshmallow Kisses, and just in time for Valentine's Day!!!
While the story was entertaining, I didn't think this book could possibly have more grammatical errors than the last two... I WAS WRONG!🤦♀️😭🤬
Now, I am finally ready to read the book that got me started down this "little" rabbit hole... Marshmallow Kisses, and just in time for Valentine's Day!!!
November 4, 2023
too many mistakes
Ok, I usually give Athena’s books 5 stars cause I love the characters and storylines. This one is still the same in that aspect but man, did no one edit this book?
Characters were called the wrong names depending on who was suppose to be talking, Nash at one point was called Bash. It’s already confusing when there is a Lincoln and a Lucas, a Carson and a Caden, so when the names are mixed up it gets even harder to follow.
Plus, the very first threesome scene, Nash was suppose to have silky lingerie on cause Lucas was excited to see it and then all of a sudden he wasn’t wearing underwear for “easy access”
I’m not even halfway thru the book and not impressed with all the errors already.
Ok, I usually give Athena’s books 5 stars cause I love the characters and storylines. This one is still the same in that aspect but man, did no one edit this book?
Characters were called the wrong names depending on who was suppose to be talking, Nash at one point was called Bash. It’s already confusing when there is a Lincoln and a Lucas, a Carson and a Caden, so when the names are mixed up it gets even harder to follow.
Plus, the very first threesome scene, Nash was suppose to have silky lingerie on cause Lucas was excited to see it and then all of a sudden he wasn’t wearing underwear for “easy access”
I’m not even halfway thru the book and not impressed with all the errors already.
November 7, 2023
These always read to me like one of those very old fanfics from wattpad and unfortunately this one also has the typos and inconsistencies that come with it
Not sure if the author just didn't get any editing in or of she was on a tight deadline and was trying to get this out asap but there were more typos and mistakes in this than any of the other 2 together
Not sure if the author just didn't get any editing in or of she was on a tight deadline and was trying to get this out asap but there were more typos and mistakes in this than any of the other 2 together
November 3, 2023
While I've enjoyed the overall storyline of Rocky Lake, this book was riddled with errors, which detracted from the storyline.
March 7, 2024
Love it x 3
I love this series. Everyone is getting their happy ever after. The writing backstories and storyline is so worth this book.
I love this series. Everyone is getting their happy ever after. The writing backstories and storyline is so worth this book.
August 14, 2024
Lucas Van Blair et Nash Johnson et Adam Carter
Tattooeur, flic et barista
Daddy et boy
Caden et Sam (meilleur ami de Adam)
Lincoln (meilleur ami et collègue de Nash)
Mack et Trick (ami et collègue de Lucas, tattoueur et perceur)
Maverick (grand frère de Adam, militaire)
Jesse Lambert et Jordan (jumeau, propriétaire du strip sur Los Angeles et professeur à l'université)
📖
Adam Carter est trop grand, trop occupé et trop fatigué pour trouver le papa dont il rêve. Il a eu le cœur brisé trop de fois pour vouloir réessayer. Avec ses deux meilleurs amis, son travail et ses études, Adam est satisfait de la façon dont il vit sa vie. Il serait complètement heureux s'il pouvait arrêter de fantasmer sur les deux hommes qui ont été là pour lui dans ses moments les plus sombres.
Nash Johnson a cherché l'amour aux mauvais endroits. Il met son cœur en jeu à plusieurs reprises, pour se faire dire qu'il ne vaut pas la peine d'être gardé. Se rendre compte qu'il a besoin d'une relation polyamoureuse aurait dû être la partie la plus difficile. Ce n'est pas le cas. Nash a simplement renoncé à trouver ce dont il a besoin jusqu'à ce qu'il rencontre Adam au Rocky Lake Coffeehouse et qu'il soit ensuite présenté au géant tatoué sexy de l'autre côté de la rue. Peut-être que Nash a trouvé ce qu'il cherchait après tout.
Lucas Van Blair était à peine arrivé en ville lorsqu'il a repéré des problèmes au Rocky Lake Coffeehouse en face de son salon de tatouage nouvellement ouvert. Il était au bon endroit au bon moment pour sauver les trois garçons de l'attaque, mais cette nuit-là va tout changer pour Lucas. Il n'a jamais envisagé d'avoir deux partenaires en même temps, mais maintenant, il ne peut pas imaginer ne pas avoir Adam et Nash dans ses bras, son cœur et son lit.
📚
🖋
En sortant de la buanderie, il entendit des voix.
Lucas se précipita vers la chambre. Il avait installé Nash dans la pièce la plus calme, réservant la pièce pleine d'œuvres d'art colorées pour Adam. Il espérait un jour avoir les deux hommes dans son propre lit, mais pour le moment, ils étaient là où ils devaient être. Lucas n'avait aucun problème à prendre les choses lentement. Il voulait construire quelque chose de solide.
En jetant un œil dans la pièce, il aperçut Nash en train de regarder Adam et Adam continuant à colorier.
« Hé ! Comment te sens-tu ? » demanda-t-il doucement.
Nash leva les yeux vers lui. « J’ai raté la récréation. »
Lucas rigola. Pas un garçon ? Oh, Nash avait tant à apprendre. « Tu auras tout le temps de jouer avec Adam plus tard. Tu as un« De longues semaines vous attendent. »
Nash gémit. « La seule bonne chose dans tout ça, c'est d'avoir cette mignonne à mes côtés. » Nash plissa les yeux. « Tu vas probablement me faire manger des légumes ou quelque chose d'horrible dans le genre. »
Son fils n'en avait aucune idée. « Je fais ta lessive, alors je pense qu'il serait normal que tu avales quelques légumes. »
« Je vais m'étouffer avec... »
« Non ! » Adam donna un coup de coude à Nash. « Mauvais ! »
« Désolé. » Nash saisit la main d'Adam et en embrassa le dos avant de la lâcher à nouveau. Il bâilla et reposa sa tête sur l'oreiller.
Lucas poussa le seuil et entra dans la pièce.
Adam s'était remis à colorier, une tétine dans la bouche, tout en bougeant ses épaules au rythme du film. Le petit côté de son bébé avait été une surprise assez importante. Il s'attendait vraiment à ce qu'Adam soitun petit plus âgé. Les quelques cadeaux qu'il avait cachés dans sa chambre correspondaient parfaitement à la vraie petitesse de son bébé. Les choses se passaient plutôt bien entre lui et Adam. Lucas avait aussi besoin de convaincre Nash. Il s'était pleinement investi pour que Lucas ait les deux garçons qu'il voulait.
Lucas s'assit sur le bord du lit pour passer sa paume sur le front de Nash avant d'écarter les cheveux de son visage.
« Je vais bien. Je me sens un peu mieux », lui dit Nash.
« Besoin d’un autre analgésique ? »
« Non, pas encore. Je ne veux pas m'évanouir à nouveau. Ça sent bon. »
« Un ragoût avec des légumes », a-t-il partagé.
Il aimait le regard renfrogné qu'il recevait. Adam était son adorable bébé, mais Lucas était tout aussi attiré par le garçon grognon.
« Et si je te préparais un petit quelque chose pour te permettre de tenir jusqu'à ce que le ragoût soit prêt ? J'ai entendu dire que nous avons des films de zombies à regarder ce soir ? »
Les yeux de Nash s’illuminèrent. « Vraiment ? »
« C'est ce qu'on m'a dit. » Lucas n'aimait peut-être pas les films stupides qui obsédaient Nash et Adam, mais il aimait regarder ses garçons.
"Cool."
«« Alors, un goûter ? » demanda Lucas.
« Goûter, papa ! » dit Adam sans lever les yeux de son coloriage.
« C'est"Un oui ?" Il caressa le visage de Nash. "Et toi ?"
« Peut-être quelque chose de léger. J'ai encore mal au ventre. Je ne suis pas habituée aux analgésiques », a admis Nash.
« J'ai exactement ce qu'il te faut. » Lucas se pencha pour embrasser la joue de Nash avant de se lever. Il s'arrêta pour embrasser le sommet de la tête d'Adam avant de retourner dans la cuisine.
Trick s'était porté volontaire pour faire quelques courses pour lui, ce qui lui a permis de ne pas avoir à quitter Nash. Le fait que Trick soit allé seul à l'épicerie était un exploit et Lucas était fier de son ami.
Rocky Lake avait fini par être tout ce que lui et son équipe avaient espéré. Après l'attaque de Trick dans leur ancienne ville, ils n'avaient plus jamais pu marcher dans les rues en paix.Avoir l'attaqueQue se passe-t-il à l'extérieur de leur ancien magasin ? Aucun d'entre eux ne pouvait travailler sans regarder constamment par-dessus son épaule.
L'agression de Trick contre les homosexuels avait été mise de côté par la police et n'avait guère fait l'objet d'une enquête. Il avait fallu toute leur énergie pour empêcher le petit ami de Trick et le meilleur ami de Lucas, Mack, d'aller en prison alors que le détective en charge de l'affaire avait mis l'agression de Trick sur la touche.
Il fut un temps où ils pensaient que Trick ne se remettrait jamais ou ne quitterait pas son lit. Même après avoir contacté des thérapeutes et reçu des visites à domicile de Trick, celui-ci n'avait pas encore guéri. Ce n'est que lorsque Lucas est tombé sur un article dans un magazine LGBTQ qu'il a ressenti une lueur d'espoir. Il a contacté les autres artistes pour leur demander s'ils seraient prêts à déménager la boutique. Tout le monde a accepté. Ils ne voulaient pas vivre dans un endroit où ils n'étaient pas en sécurité.
Rocky Lake était fidèle à sa réputation. Même s'il y avait eu des problèmes avec le cartel de la drogue, ce n'était pas à cause de leur orientation sexuelle. Savoir à quel point le lieutenant, Lincoln et Nash prenaient au sérieux la menace de la drogue dans leur nouvelle ville d'adoption les aidait à se convaincre qu'ils étaient là où ils devaient être. Maintenant qu'il avait rencontré Adam et Nash, Lucas ne pouvait pas s'imaginer s'installer ailleurs. Il était heureux de voir que le reste de l'équipage était tout aussi heureux à Rocky Lake. Ils avaient accepté de tenter l'expérience pendant un an, mais maintenant Lucas voulait commencer à faire des projets permanents.
Et oui, il pensait à des projets plus permanents à cause d'Adam et de Nash.
🖋
Tattooeur, flic et barista
Daddy et boy
Caden et Sam (meilleur ami de Adam)
Lincoln (meilleur ami et collègue de Nash)
Mack et Trick (ami et collègue de Lucas, tattoueur et perceur)
Maverick (grand frère de Adam, militaire)
Jesse Lambert et Jordan (jumeau, propriétaire du strip sur Los Angeles et professeur à l'université)
📖
Adam Carter est trop grand, trop occupé et trop fatigué pour trouver le papa dont il rêve. Il a eu le cœur brisé trop de fois pour vouloir réessayer. Avec ses deux meilleurs amis, son travail et ses études, Adam est satisfait de la façon dont il vit sa vie. Il serait complètement heureux s'il pouvait arrêter de fantasmer sur les deux hommes qui ont été là pour lui dans ses moments les plus sombres.
Nash Johnson a cherché l'amour aux mauvais endroits. Il met son cœur en jeu à plusieurs reprises, pour se faire dire qu'il ne vaut pas la peine d'être gardé. Se rendre compte qu'il a besoin d'une relation polyamoureuse aurait dû être la partie la plus difficile. Ce n'est pas le cas. Nash a simplement renoncé à trouver ce dont il a besoin jusqu'à ce qu'il rencontre Adam au Rocky Lake Coffeehouse et qu'il soit ensuite présenté au géant tatoué sexy de l'autre côté de la rue. Peut-être que Nash a trouvé ce qu'il cherchait après tout.
Lucas Van Blair était à peine arrivé en ville lorsqu'il a repéré des problèmes au Rocky Lake Coffeehouse en face de son salon de tatouage nouvellement ouvert. Il était au bon endroit au bon moment pour sauver les trois garçons de l'attaque, mais cette nuit-là va tout changer pour Lucas. Il n'a jamais envisagé d'avoir deux partenaires en même temps, mais maintenant, il ne peut pas imaginer ne pas avoir Adam et Nash dans ses bras, son cœur et son lit.
📚
🖋
En sortant de la buanderie, il entendit des voix.
Lucas se précipita vers la chambre. Il avait installé Nash dans la pièce la plus calme, réservant la pièce pleine d'œuvres d'art colorées pour Adam. Il espérait un jour avoir les deux hommes dans son propre lit, mais pour le moment, ils étaient là où ils devaient être. Lucas n'avait aucun problème à prendre les choses lentement. Il voulait construire quelque chose de solide.
En jetant un œil dans la pièce, il aperçut Nash en train de regarder Adam et Adam continuant à colorier.
« Hé ! Comment te sens-tu ? » demanda-t-il doucement.
Nash leva les yeux vers lui. « J’ai raté la récréation. »
Lucas rigola. Pas un garçon ? Oh, Nash avait tant à apprendre. « Tu auras tout le temps de jouer avec Adam plus tard. Tu as un« De longues semaines vous attendent. »
Nash gémit. « La seule bonne chose dans tout ça, c'est d'avoir cette mignonne à mes côtés. » Nash plissa les yeux. « Tu vas probablement me faire manger des légumes ou quelque chose d'horrible dans le genre. »
Son fils n'en avait aucune idée. « Je fais ta lessive, alors je pense qu'il serait normal que tu avales quelques légumes. »
« Je vais m'étouffer avec... »
« Non ! » Adam donna un coup de coude à Nash. « Mauvais ! »
« Désolé. » Nash saisit la main d'Adam et en embrassa le dos avant de la lâcher à nouveau. Il bâilla et reposa sa tête sur l'oreiller.
Lucas poussa le seuil et entra dans la pièce.
Adam s'était remis à colorier, une tétine dans la bouche, tout en bougeant ses épaules au rythme du film. Le petit côté de son bébé avait été une surprise assez importante. Il s'attendait vraiment à ce qu'Adam soitun petit plus âgé. Les quelques cadeaux qu'il avait cachés dans sa chambre correspondaient parfaitement à la vraie petitesse de son bébé. Les choses se passaient plutôt bien entre lui et Adam. Lucas avait aussi besoin de convaincre Nash. Il s'était pleinement investi pour que Lucas ait les deux garçons qu'il voulait.
Lucas s'assit sur le bord du lit pour passer sa paume sur le front de Nash avant d'écarter les cheveux de son visage.
« Je vais bien. Je me sens un peu mieux », lui dit Nash.
« Besoin d’un autre analgésique ? »
« Non, pas encore. Je ne veux pas m'évanouir à nouveau. Ça sent bon. »
« Un ragoût avec des légumes », a-t-il partagé.
Il aimait le regard renfrogné qu'il recevait. Adam était son adorable bébé, mais Lucas était tout aussi attiré par le garçon grognon.
« Et si je te préparais un petit quelque chose pour te permettre de tenir jusqu'à ce que le ragoût soit prêt ? J'ai entendu dire que nous avons des films de zombies à regarder ce soir ? »
Les yeux de Nash s’illuminèrent. « Vraiment ? »
« C'est ce qu'on m'a dit. » Lucas n'aimait peut-être pas les films stupides qui obsédaient Nash et Adam, mais il aimait regarder ses garçons.
"Cool."
«« Alors, un goûter ? » demanda Lucas.
« Goûter, papa ! » dit Adam sans lever les yeux de son coloriage.
« C'est"Un oui ?" Il caressa le visage de Nash. "Et toi ?"
« Peut-être quelque chose de léger. J'ai encore mal au ventre. Je ne suis pas habituée aux analgésiques », a admis Nash.
« J'ai exactement ce qu'il te faut. » Lucas se pencha pour embrasser la joue de Nash avant de se lever. Il s'arrêta pour embrasser le sommet de la tête d'Adam avant de retourner dans la cuisine.
Trick s'était porté volontaire pour faire quelques courses pour lui, ce qui lui a permis de ne pas avoir à quitter Nash. Le fait que Trick soit allé seul à l'épicerie était un exploit et Lucas était fier de son ami.
Rocky Lake avait fini par être tout ce que lui et son équipe avaient espéré. Après l'attaque de Trick dans leur ancienne ville, ils n'avaient plus jamais pu marcher dans les rues en paix.Avoir l'attaqueQue se passe-t-il à l'extérieur de leur ancien magasin ? Aucun d'entre eux ne pouvait travailler sans regarder constamment par-dessus son épaule.
L'agression de Trick contre les homosexuels avait été mise de côté par la police et n'avait guère fait l'objet d'une enquête. Il avait fallu toute leur énergie pour empêcher le petit ami de Trick et le meilleur ami de Lucas, Mack, d'aller en prison alors que le détective en charge de l'affaire avait mis l'agression de Trick sur la touche.
Il fut un temps où ils pensaient que Trick ne se remettrait jamais ou ne quitterait pas son lit. Même après avoir contacté des thérapeutes et reçu des visites à domicile de Trick, celui-ci n'avait pas encore guéri. Ce n'est que lorsque Lucas est tombé sur un article dans un magazine LGBTQ qu'il a ressenti une lueur d'espoir. Il a contacté les autres artistes pour leur demander s'ils seraient prêts à déménager la boutique. Tout le monde a accepté. Ils ne voulaient pas vivre dans un endroit où ils n'étaient pas en sécurité.
Rocky Lake était fidèle à sa réputation. Même s'il y avait eu des problèmes avec le cartel de la drogue, ce n'était pas à cause de leur orientation sexuelle. Savoir à quel point le lieutenant, Lincoln et Nash prenaient au sérieux la menace de la drogue dans leur nouvelle ville d'adoption les aidait à se convaincre qu'ils étaient là où ils devaient être. Maintenant qu'il avait rencontré Adam et Nash, Lucas ne pouvait pas s'imaginer s'installer ailleurs. Il était heureux de voir que le reste de l'équipage était tout aussi heureux à Rocky Lake. Ils avaient accepté de tenter l'expérience pendant un an, mais maintenant Lucas voulait commencer à faire des projets permanents.
Et oui, il pensait à des projets plus permanents à cause d'Adam et de Nash.
🖋
November 8, 2023
2 stars…
That was sad… found this one in the series to be quite disappointing. I was dragging through it so bad and although I very much enjoyed the dynamic of these three, completely missing how they came together and really started to break through Adams insecurities is some of my favorite part of a romance book like this and we missed it.
I also really liked Adams backstory and his brother coming I got the mix but having Nash get hurt for seemingly no reason and then chase down Adams stepdad felt so weird. I was so happy the cartel thing was over and then we had this. I don’t get the point of making an entire background and story to them not tell us about any of it… seems like a waste of space on the page and a lazy way to try to create suspense. Very disappointing honestly and probably done with this series even if more come out.
Also I have no problems with people doing non sexual age play but it’s really not my cup of tea and was a bit of a bummer for the sexy stuff in this book.
2/5 on spice. 2/5 on kink. 1/5 on tears. Bleh
That was sad… found this one in the series to be quite disappointing. I was dragging through it so bad and although I very much enjoyed the dynamic of these three, completely missing how they came together and really started to break through Adams insecurities is some of my favorite part of a romance book like this and we missed it.
I also really liked Adams backstory and his brother coming I got the mix but having Nash get hurt for seemingly no reason and then chase down Adams stepdad felt so weird. I was so happy the cartel thing was over and then we had this. I don’t get the point of making an entire background and story to them not tell us about any of it… seems like a waste of space on the page and a lazy way to try to create suspense. Very disappointing honestly and probably done with this series even if more come out.
Also I have no problems with people doing non sexual age play but it’s really not my cup of tea and was a bit of a bummer for the sexy stuff in this book.
2/5 on spice. 2/5 on kink. 1/5 on tears. Bleh
November 3, 2023
Story great, zero editing done.
It’s true. I was so excited about this book; I loved the previous two, but switching the names of the characters is really bad. And it didn’t happen just once, it happened at least four times. There were improperly structured sentences, wrong use of tenses, typos for proper nouns (Ls Vegas),as well as choosing the wrong words when using spell correct. The worst crime: instead of investigating it was invaginating (at around 69%). I’m a lady and even I was grossed out a little. Seriously, I’d rather have the release date pushed back a month than read something that amounts to someone half-assing it by typing it out on their phone. Based on the cover quality, I assume the author is doing everything themselves and you can’t edit your own work and do it justice. It’s a bummer, because I love the storyline.
It’s true. I was so excited about this book; I loved the previous two, but switching the names of the characters is really bad. And it didn’t happen just once, it happened at least four times. There were improperly structured sentences, wrong use of tenses, typos for proper nouns (Ls Vegas),as well as choosing the wrong words when using spell correct. The worst crime: instead of investigating it was invaginating (at around 69%). I’m a lady and even I was grossed out a little. Seriously, I’d rather have the release date pushed back a month than read something that amounts to someone half-assing it by typing it out on their phone. Based on the cover quality, I assume the author is doing everything themselves and you can’t edit your own work and do it justice. It’s a bummer, because I love the storyline.
June 12, 2024
Closer to 2.5/2.75 rating.
The 3rd installment of this series kind of lacked a bit in character development. Especially with Nash and identifying who he was. The author definitely had him come across as a middle (even though several times in the book Nash said “I’m not a boy”) and not just a potential bratty submissive so, I think it missed its mark with the underdevelopment.
It was a good read even though it lacked a bit of depth to Nash’s character and how he identified himself in the relationship with Lucas and Adam.
The 3rd installment of this series kind of lacked a bit in character development. Especially with Nash and identifying who he was. The author definitely had him come across as a middle (even though several times in the book Nash said “I’m not a boy”) and not just a potential bratty submissive so, I think it missed its mark with the underdevelopment.
It was a good read even though it lacked a bit of depth to Nash’s character and how he identified himself in the relationship with Lucas and Adam.
June 29, 2024
Dear Author
Let me start by saying that I love your books. I devoured the Rocky Lake series and I liked that Jackson and Skinner made an appearance too.
I LOVED Nash, Adam an Lucas. This book really had the potential to be the best one in the series.
Sadly though, there are just too many errors! Please please please go through the story again and re-edit it from start to finish. It will allow for a much more fun, relaxed and loving reading experience.
I'm moving on to Mav and Mickey's book, but I hope you will consider it.
Xx
Let me start by saying that I love your books. I devoured the Rocky Lake series and I liked that Jackson and Skinner made an appearance too.
I LOVED Nash, Adam an Lucas. This book really had the potential to be the best one in the series.
Sadly though, there are just too many errors! Please please please go through the story again and re-edit it from start to finish. It will allow for a much more fun, relaxed and loving reading experience.
I'm moving on to Mav and Mickey's book, but I hope you will consider it.
Xx
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November 15, 2023I’m 99% sure I wrote a review for this but it seems to have disappeared. I was so excited for this book and was so looking forward to Adam’s story with his guys. I did enjoy it, definitely, but the amount of mistakes in this is insanity. I understand that the author is self-publishing but this honestly reads like a first draft. Even reading over it one more time could have caught multiple errors.
March 30, 2024
I have never read a book with so many errors. We’re talking every single page. It’s already confusing sometimes reading MMM in 3rd person but when the author can’t even get the names right it’s even harder. It’s like she typed it out as fast as she could and sent it off to the publisher. There’s no excuse for this. Also I felt 0 chemistry between characters- I cannot believe anyone would give this 5 stars- friends of the author maybe?
November 4, 2023
Please get a proofreader!
I'm 42% into the book and I've lost count of how many times the author has used the wrong character names. I keep getting pulled out of the story because of it.
I can only assume that this book wasn't proofread by anyone, author included, because these are incredibly obvious mistakes.
I'm 42% into the book and I've lost count of how many times the author has used the wrong character names. I keep getting pulled out of the story because of it.
I can only assume that this book wasn't proofread by anyone, author included, because these are incredibly obvious mistakes.
December 23, 2023
2.75, definitely my least favorite of this series. And the sloppiest in terms of writing. Also ageplay is just not.. my thing. Went in with an open mind and its just not my thing! It can be other people's thing though. The other two books had otner things to keep me interested but this one was just a slog.
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November 26, 2023DNF. I love this author but this book was just too boring. I don’t think I like any of her poly relationship story. It was a shame coz I like this series but I couldn’t really get into the story
January 1, 2024
so disappointing
November 5, 2023
Little Adam Carter is too large, busy and tired to find himself a Daddy. With his two best friends, school and work he is fine with how he is living his life. He just needs to be able to stop fantasising about the two men who have been there for him during darker times. Cop Nash Johnson has been looking for love in the wrong places and so is constantly told he is not worth keeping. Realising he needs a poly relationship should have been harder than finding what he wants until he sees Adam working in the coffee shop and is then introduced to the tattooed giant across the street. Lucas Van Blair hasn't been in town long since he opened his tattoo parlour when he noticed trouble at the Rocky Lake Coffee house. Being in the right place at the right time he saves three boys from an attack but that night changes everything for Lucas He's never considered having two partners at the same time but now he can't imagine not having Adam and Nash in his arms, heart, and bed.
I enjoyed this story with the cop who takes convincing that he is loved and will be wanted in the future, the little one who just needs to regress and have his Daddy and big brother care for him and Lucas who has love and caring to look after them both. Their relationship was very special and it was great to see them all happy in their dynamic and giving each other exactly what they needed. The resolution of some history for Adam was an interesting addition to the story and it was great to see that his happiness at home enabled him to face the past. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MMM story with mature content and a BSDM-like DDLB and D/s dynamics.
I enjoyed this story with the cop who takes convincing that he is loved and will be wanted in the future, the little one who just needs to regress and have his Daddy and big brother care for him and Lucas who has love and caring to look after them both. Their relationship was very special and it was great to see them all happy in their dynamic and giving each other exactly what they needed. The resolution of some history for Adam was an interesting addition to the story and it was great to see that his happiness at home enabled him to face the past. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MMM story with mature content and a BSDM-like DDLB and D/s dynamics.
December 17, 2023
- an MMM romance! age gap, age play, instalove, found family trope, forced proximity!
- smüt by page 32?! yes plsssss
- a lot of peoples reviews were annoyed they got together so quick but like… they’ve been GETTING together for the last two books yannoe
- oh poor Nash 🥺 i hate how he thinks he’s not wanted
- i love with the Little is big!!!
- honestly great smut
- Adam’s backstory was so frickin sad man
- there were a few mistakes in the last two books but there is SO MANY typos and mistakes in this one… did it go through an editor?
- NO ADAM FORGAVE HIS BROTHER WAY TOO QUICKLY
- i really love the dynamic the three of them built together
- i wish the other boys were in this more.. feels like they featured more in the other books!
- such sweet love confessions 🥹
- Adam going back to vegas!! so proud
- wanted more background on Lucas tbh
- the sex scenes where written really well!
- a really lovely ending!! think Nash’s character development was amazing
- look the story is 100% 4 stars for me but there WAS SO MANY MISTAKES that i can’t give it more than 3 stars
- smüt by page 32?! yes plsssss
- a lot of peoples reviews were annoyed they got together so quick but like… they’ve been GETTING together for the last two books yannoe
- oh poor Nash 🥺 i hate how he thinks he’s not wanted
- i love with the Little is big!!!
- honestly great smut
- Adam’s backstory was so frickin sad man
- there were a few mistakes in the last two books but there is SO MANY typos and mistakes in this one… did it go through an editor?
- NO ADAM FORGAVE HIS BROTHER WAY TOO QUICKLY
- i really love the dynamic the three of them built together
- i wish the other boys were in this more.. feels like they featured more in the other books!
- such sweet love confessions 🥹
- Adam going back to vegas!! so proud
- wanted more background on Lucas tbh
- the sex scenes where written really well!
- a really lovely ending!! think Nash’s character development was amazing
- look the story is 100% 4 stars for me but there WAS SO MANY MISTAKES that i can’t give it more than 3 stars
December 25, 2024
Definitely pretty bummed about this one. I have loved this series and I did enjoy this story and these three MMCs but there were so many errors in the writing. The previous 2 books had some errors but I could most ignore them, in this book however, it was completely distracting.
There were consistent spelling errors, the wrong characters names were used so much (like multiple times a chapter) and there were a few complete plot holes in different scenes. I truly felt like the author typed this book up and hit publish before even reading through it themself, I just don’t see how it’s possible to have so many errors in a story??
This book had so much potential but was unfortunately ruined but the writing errors ☹️ I may give one of her other books a try in the future but for now I’m going to take a break.
There were consistent spelling errors, the wrong characters names were used so much (like multiple times a chapter) and there were a few complete plot holes in different scenes. I truly felt like the author typed this book up and hit publish before even reading through it themself, I just don’t see how it’s possible to have so many errors in a story??
This book had so much potential but was unfortunately ruined but the writing errors ☹️ I may give one of her other books a try in the future but for now I’m going to take a break.
November 4, 2023
In need of a review, as the book has some names changed and even wrong. Some scenes are a bit confusing.
Overall it's a sweet romance, MMM, a cop, a tattoo artist and a student/barista. No anguish, suspense or action. Of the three books, this is the softest of them all. Not that the others weren't as well, but we had light action and suspense in the first two. But I really liked this one too.
A Boy who doesn't know he's a Boy, insecure, Nash. A Small who has difficulty regressing because of the responsibilities he assumes, with insecurities and low self-esteem, Adam. And a Dad/Dom with a lot of willingness to love, care for and protect his boyfriends, Lucas.
Overall it's a sweet romance, MMM, a cop, a tattoo artist and a student/barista. No anguish, suspense or action. Of the three books, this is the softest of them all. Not that the others weren't as well, but we had light action and suspense in the first two. But I really liked this one too.
A Boy who doesn't know he's a Boy, insecure, Nash. A Small who has difficulty regressing because of the responsibilities he assumes, with insecurities and low self-esteem, Adam. And a Dad/Dom with a lot of willingness to love, care for and protect his boyfriends, Lucas.
November 6, 2023
Adorable but some quality issues
I loved that Adam and his men got their HEA. The first two books were great and Steller is one of my top one click authors. I really like this series.
That said, this one had a lot (like, a lot) of errors and discrepancies. In one of the first scenes, Nash has lace on in one paragraph and the next it said he was commando the whole time. Adam, Nash and Lucas' names were often swapped so I had to go back and reread to see what the correct one should have been. There were quite a few typos and names were spelled multiple ways. It pulled me out of the story a lot, but I still enjoyed reading Adams HEA with his men.
I loved that Adam and his men got their HEA. The first two books were great and Steller is one of my top one click authors. I really like this series.
That said, this one had a lot (like, a lot) of errors and discrepancies. In one of the first scenes, Nash has lace on in one paragraph and the next it said he was commando the whole time. Adam, Nash and Lucas' names were often swapped so I had to go back and reread to see what the correct one should have been. There were quite a few typos and names were spelled multiple ways. It pulled me out of the story a lot, but I still enjoyed reading Adams HEA with his men.
March 12, 2025
Adorable
Adam, assistant manager at the coffee shop. Nash, a narcotics detective, and Lucas, a tattoo artist, find each other irresistible. In book 1 we began to see how protective Lucas and Nash are of Adam. By the time of book 3, all three have grown close. When Nash gets hurt on the job Adam and Lucas step in to help take care of him. This MMM story is adorable 🥰 and when Adam regresses it becomes to cute, especially with Nash’s sassiness. Athena Steller did a great job in the story telling of these three men and their relationship. Does Adam get his justice from his past? Well, take a read to find out. This book is 5 star ⭐️ worthy. 💜
Adam, assistant manager at the coffee shop. Nash, a narcotics detective, and Lucas, a tattoo artist, find each other irresistible. In book 1 we began to see how protective Lucas and Nash are of Adam. By the time of book 3, all three have grown close. When Nash gets hurt on the job Adam and Lucas step in to help take care of him. This MMM story is adorable 🥰 and when Adam regresses it becomes to cute, especially with Nash’s sassiness. Athena Steller did a great job in the story telling of these three men and their relationship. Does Adam get his justice from his past? Well, take a read to find out. This book is 5 star ⭐️ worthy. 💜
May 26, 2025
Adam works at the coffee shop with Caden and Sam from the two previous books. He is running from his past of abuse and torment. Nash is Lincoln's partner on the narcotics police force. Nash has been teasing Adam for months hoping Adam will break down and allow Nash a relationship. Lucas is a tattoo artist who works in the shop across the street. After the incident at the coffee shop in the last book, it is Nash and Lucas who take care of Adam. This is a throuple relationship and these guys are really made for each other. With their haunting pasts, inner scars and a desperate need to be loved, can all three find the perfect love in each other.
November 19, 2023
Sam manages the Rocky Lake Coffee house considers himself a bisexual princess. He is very protective of his fellow workers and friends Adam and Caden. Sam gets injured when crime comes to the coffee house and he meets Lieutenant Carson, who is investigating the crime and its criminals. A nice twist in the story as we learn more about Sam is his past and his evil father. Sam sets his sights on Carson and emotions explode into passions. This story is smoothly written, feel good and HEA. A Dd/lb with mature content. 3.5
January 5, 2024
Nash, Adam, and Lucas
This book was just as good as the first two in the series but only gave it 4 stars due to several name mistakes in different parts of the book.
Between Bach's relationship hang ups thinking that he would be thrown to the side and Adam's little side that was what Lucas had to deal with to make both of his boys comfortable. This time the police force dealt with Adam's past to bring down his step father and his church. Oh and Adam's brother makes an appearance.
This book was just as good as the first two in the series but only gave it 4 stars due to several name mistakes in different parts of the book.
Between Bach's relationship hang ups thinking that he would be thrown to the side and Adam's little side that was what Lucas had to deal with to make both of his boys comfortable. This time the police force dealt with Adam's past to bring down his step father and his church. Oh and Adam's brother makes an appearance.
March 18, 2024
Coffee, Cops , and Tattoos
Content warning: this book has a big problem with its proofreading, with misspelled words, wrong words, and some places where the wrong person is in the scene. It’s bad and was obviously rushed for some reason. That said, I really liked this story and the series, although I would have liked this book better if there was a better development of the characters, how they ended up in the city and why they were the way they were, especially Nash. Alls well that ends well, and I would love to read more stories set in this town.
Content warning: this book has a big problem with its proofreading, with misspelled words, wrong words, and some places where the wrong person is in the scene. It’s bad and was obviously rushed for some reason. That said, I really liked this story and the series, although I would have liked this book better if there was a better development of the characters, how they ended up in the city and why they were the way they were, especially Nash. Alls well that ends well, and I would love to read more stories set in this town.
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