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Trophy Doms New York #3
Cried Out
After a chance encounter in a private room at The Black Door, Brooks begins to doubt every choice he’s made, while Tate embarks on a relentless pursuit to recreate the best night of his life.
Brooks
I’m the same as the rest of my friends, but also nothing like them. Handsome as many and richer than most, getting men to come home with me has never been a problem. At least, not until I meet Tate Barlowe at The Black Door. He’s younger and less experienced, but more than willing. He also sneaks out before I can get his phone number, leaving me to rethink everything between us.
Tate
After months of trying and failing to lose my virginity, I decide a little lie is in order. Astor Brooks basically falls into my lap, so falling into his bed is the easy choice. I’m not after a relationship, and even though he wants me to stay when we’re done, I don’t see the need. The problem, I later find out, is that Brooks is one of a kind in every way.
Leaving Brooks high and dry was a bad decision, but once again fate brings us together, and I’m ready for another chance. The problem is, I lied to him about more than one thing, and Brooks won’t take what he doesn’t trust.
I want Astor Brooks, and I’m not giving him up without a fight. I’ve never met a man like him, and I never will again, but he’s never met a man like me either. The way he loves is like nothing I’ve ever experienced, and even though he makes me cry, I like it. I love it. I love him. There’s so much in this world outside of our control, but when I’m on my knees for him, everything makes sense. Now, I just have to make sure he feels the same.
Brooks
I’m the same as the rest of my friends, but also nothing like them. Handsome as many and richer than most, getting men to come home with me has never been a problem. At least, not until I meet Tate Barlowe at The Black Door. He’s younger and less experienced, but more than willing. He also sneaks out before I can get his phone number, leaving me to rethink everything between us.
Tate
After months of trying and failing to lose my virginity, I decide a little lie is in order. Astor Brooks basically falls into my lap, so falling into his bed is the easy choice. I’m not after a relationship, and even though he wants me to stay when we’re done, I don’t see the need. The problem, I later find out, is that Brooks is one of a kind in every way.
Leaving Brooks high and dry was a bad decision, but once again fate brings us together, and I’m ready for another chance. The problem is, I lied to him about more than one thing, and Brooks won’t take what he doesn’t trust.
I want Astor Brooks, and I’m not giving him up without a fight. I’ve never met a man like him, and I never will again, but he’s never met a man like me either. The way he loves is like nothing I’ve ever experienced, and even though he makes me cry, I like it. I love it. I love him. There’s so much in this world outside of our control, but when I’m on my knees for him, everything makes sense. Now, I just have to make sure he feels the same.
- GenresM M RomanceBDSMRomance
374 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2024
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Kate Hawthorne
93 books938 followersWith over two dozen published romances to her name, Kate Hawthorne has built a recognizable brand around telling emotional stories that pack a figurative (and sometimes literal) punch.
Existing on a steady diet of wine and coffee, Kate spends her days dreaming up angsty stories full of heat, kink, and heart. Kate now lives in Louisville, where she writes romance, reads romance, and hides from the humidity.
Visit her website at http://www.katehawthornebooks.com
Existing on a steady diet of wine and coffee, Kate spends her days dreaming up angsty stories full of heat, kink, and heart. Kate now lives in Louisville, where she writes romance, reads romance, and hides from the humidity.
Visit her website at http://www.katehawthornebooks.com
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December 30, 2024
I believe I have thought that every "Trophy Doms" book I have read to have been my favorite...good thing I own them all and can keep trying out this theory:) I'm happy to say that this one also has slotted right into my "favorite" category.
Brooks and Dylan...they are so different that you would never have expected them to be anything, much less a couple. We knew Brooks was capable of one-time "hookups", but I honestly didn't think he was capable of, or even wanted, to fall in love. Brooks had been so aloft... so sure of himself throughout the first two books...but he and Dylan experienced intense, perfect chemistry that shouldn’t have even been possible with a spontaneous hookup. Of course, this is a Kate Hawthorne book, the mistress of making the impossible, totally possible.
It’s obviously wouldn't be all smooth sailing, but Brooks and Dylan's ability to be what they each needed was nothing short of fabulous. Once these lovely men get their acts together, they have a pretty good shot at that "happily ever after"… that is if they lived in the proverbial bubble... but, they don’t. So, we get to enjoy the treat of many more of Kate Hawthorne’s delightful "Trophy Doms"... and I will be there as the conflict hurtles toward a fulfilling conclusion. That just leaves one final Dom on his own, and Hawthorne also sets up the promise of him having an amazing relationship and an epic conclusion. The only tears for this story all belong to Dylan, but like Brooks, I found everything about it absolutely perfect.
Is this series for everyone that likes M/M romances? course not...just as all mysteries are not for every reader. This series from both the east and west coasts is heavy on what could be called the BDSM side...but since I have absolutely zero desire to take up BDSM as my new hobby, I don't at all mind reading about others that are into it and enjoy it...so I have found this entire series of "Trophy Doms", both east and west coast, to be an interesting adventure.
Brooks and Dylan...they are so different that you would never have expected them to be anything, much less a couple. We knew Brooks was capable of one-time "hookups", but I honestly didn't think he was capable of, or even wanted, to fall in love. Brooks had been so aloft... so sure of himself throughout the first two books...but he and Dylan experienced intense, perfect chemistry that shouldn’t have even been possible with a spontaneous hookup. Of course, this is a Kate Hawthorne book, the mistress of making the impossible, totally possible.
It’s obviously wouldn't be all smooth sailing, but Brooks and Dylan's ability to be what they each needed was nothing short of fabulous. Once these lovely men get their acts together, they have a pretty good shot at that "happily ever after"… that is if they lived in the proverbial bubble... but, they don’t. So, we get to enjoy the treat of many more of Kate Hawthorne’s delightful "Trophy Doms"... and I will be there as the conflict hurtles toward a fulfilling conclusion. That just leaves one final Dom on his own, and Hawthorne also sets up the promise of him having an amazing relationship and an epic conclusion. The only tears for this story all belong to Dylan, but like Brooks, I found everything about it absolutely perfect.
Is this series for everyone that likes M/M romances? course not...just as all mysteries are not for every reader. This series from both the east and west coasts is heavy on what could be called the BDSM side...but since I have absolutely zero desire to take up BDSM as my new hobby, I don't at all mind reading about others that are into it and enjoy it...so I have found this entire series of "Trophy Doms", both east and west coast, to be an interesting adventure.
October 21, 2024
Each couple from this series has been beautiful and incredible in their own unique way, but I find Brooks and Tate taking up residence in a special place in my heart.
I'm a total sucker for a man with a vulnerability, a weakness that he's reluctantly accepted as a hole in his heart that will never be filled - until it is. But he doubts because that illusion of what he desires, NEEDS, has always been ripped away before - until it isn't. That's Brooks in a nutshell. An intense, all-consuming man who does and feels EVERYTHING with every ounce of his being.
The way Tate comes to understand Brooks and not only accept every part of him, but reassure him again and again that not only is he okay with who Brooks is, but that he likes it - LOVES IT - made my heart cry and sing and melt a hundred times while reading this.
I'm so impressed by Kate Hawthorne's ability to create such different yet strong characters who want and need things and manage to find it like yin finding yang in their partners. It's incredibly addictive, and not only am I looking forward to more books from this author and the last book in this series, but I'm going back to read some of the backlog of books she has out there. As someone who rarely reads contemporary and usually wants an outside plot in addition to the romance, I'm DRUNK on this series, this author's writing, and these characters, and I can't wait to consume more of them.
I'm a total sucker for a man with a vulnerability, a weakness that he's reluctantly accepted as a hole in his heart that will never be filled - until it is. But he doubts because that illusion of what he desires, NEEDS, has always been ripped away before - until it isn't. That's Brooks in a nutshell. An intense, all-consuming man who does and feels EVERYTHING with every ounce of his being.
The way Tate comes to understand Brooks and not only accept every part of him, but reassure him again and again that not only is he okay with who Brooks is, but that he likes it - LOVES IT - made my heart cry and sing and melt a hundred times while reading this.
I'm so impressed by Kate Hawthorne's ability to create such different yet strong characters who want and need things and manage to find it like yin finding yang in their partners. It's incredibly addictive, and not only am I looking forward to more books from this author and the last book in this series, but I'm going back to read some of the backlog of books she has out there. As someone who rarely reads contemporary and usually wants an outside plot in addition to the romance, I'm DRUNK on this series, this author's writing, and these characters, and I can't wait to consume more of them.
April 21, 2025
Book 3
Brooks falls next with the unexpected submission of Tate. Crying never sounded so good. Definitely not a kink I've read before.
KU, contemporary, book in a series, BDSM, rough
Brooks falls next with the unexpected submission of Tate. Crying never sounded so good. Definitely not a kink I've read before.
KU, contemporary, book in a series, BDSM, rough
October 16, 2024
Brooks is the same as the rest of his friends, but also nothing like them. Handsome as many and richer than most, getting men to come home with him has never been a problem. At least, not until he met Tate Barlowe at The Black Door. He’s younger and less experienced, but more than willing. He also sneaks out before Brooks can get his phone number, leaving him to rethink everything between them. Tate had spent months of trying and failing to lose his virginity, so decided a little lie is in order. Astor Brooks basically falls into his lap, so falling into his bed is the easy choice. He's not after a relationship, and even though he wants me to stay when we're done, he doesn’t see the need. The problem, he later finds out, is that Brooks is one of a kind in every way. Leaving Brooks high and dry was a bad decision, but once again fate brings them together, and he's ready for another chance. The problem is, Tate lied to him about more than one thing, and Brooks won’t take what he doesn’t trust. He wants Astor Brooks, and he's not giving him up without a fight. He's never met a man like him, and he never will again, but he’s never met a man like me either. The way he loves is like nothing he's ever experienced, and even though he makes him cry, Tate likes it, loves it and loves him. There’s so much in this world outside of their control, but when he's on my knees for him, everything makes sense. Now, Tate just has to make sure he feels the same.
I enjoyed this story with the two men who were into the same kink and who were almost obsessed with each other. I loved their relationship and that they knew that they were perfectly matched. Lots of emotions and feelings in this story. This was an MM story with mature content.
I enjoyed this story with the two men who were into the same kink and who were almost obsessed with each other. I loved their relationship and that they knew that they were perfectly matched. Lots of emotions and feelings in this story. This was an MM story with mature content.
August 15, 2024
Pretty much every Trophy Doms book I read is my newest favorite Trophy Doms book, and this novel is no exception. Brooks and Dylan experience intense, perfect chemistry that shouldn’t be possible during a spontaneous hookup. Of course, this is a Hawthorne book, so it’s obviously not all smooth sailing from there. That being said, once these lovely men get their acts together, they have a pretty good shot at a happily ever after…if they lived in a bubble. Since they don’t, we get to enjoy the treat of many more of Hawthorne’s delightful Trophy Doms (east and west coast branches) as a long-running conflict hurtles toward a fulfilling conclusion. That just leaves one final Dom on his own, and Hawthorne also sets up the promise of an amazing epic conclusion. The only tears for this book all belong to Dylan, but like Brooks, I found everything about it absolutely delicious.
Disclaimer: I received a digital review copy of this book from the author.
Disclaimer: I received a digital review copy of this book from the author.
November 22, 2024
This is another fun story in the Trophy Dom world. In this book, Brooks gets his HEA when he connects with Tate. Brooks had a sad break-up two years before and he's almost convinced that he will never find any man who is a true match for him. He has peculiar tastes, including a kink where he gets off on his partner's tears, and he refuses to settle for anyone who isn't compatible with his needs.
Tate was totally inexperienced when he first encounters Brooks in a BDSM club. Brooks gives him a night like none other and, feeling overwhelmed, Tate flees as soon as the session concludes. He spends the next six months going through different men, but he can't find anyone who comes close to the night he experienced with Brooks.
When the two men cross paths again, will Brooks give Tate another chance? This book brings back the other MCs in the Trophy Dom world as supporting characters. This book has strong emotions, passion, fairly low-angst, and a found, forever love.
Tate was totally inexperienced when he first encounters Brooks in a BDSM club. Brooks gives him a night like none other and, feeling overwhelmed, Tate flees as soon as the session concludes. He spends the next six months going through different men, but he can't find anyone who comes close to the night he experienced with Brooks.
When the two men cross paths again, will Brooks give Tate another chance? This book brings back the other MCs in the Trophy Dom world as supporting characters. This book has strong emotions, passion, fairly low-angst, and a found, forever love.
October 3, 2024
First, I want to thank Kate Hawthorne for unlocking a new kink. I hadn't realized crying could be a kink!
I loved everything about this novel. I loved how Tate burrowed himself under Brooks' skin, and Brooks realized he couldn't let Tate go. This novel also felt—for lack of a better word—softer than the other books. Kate likes to rip out hearts and stomp on them and give them back, but this felt like she only ripped our hearts out and decided to be gentle and give them back. This whole series has had that soft, romantic haze, and I like it.
I also like that the other Trophy Doms have had their story arc concluded in a way. Everyone has been in each other's peripherals, and it's been amazing to read.
I'm excited to read Alex's story; he's the most intriguing. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and highly recommend it if you like soft Doms with a pension for making their Subs cry.
I loved everything about this novel. I loved how Tate burrowed himself under Brooks' skin, and Brooks realized he couldn't let Tate go. This novel also felt—for lack of a better word—softer than the other books. Kate likes to rip out hearts and stomp on them and give them back, but this felt like she only ripped our hearts out and decided to be gentle and give them back. This whole series has had that soft, romantic haze, and I like it.
I also like that the other Trophy Doms have had their story arc concluded in a way. Everyone has been in each other's peripherals, and it's been amazing to read.
I'm excited to read Alex's story; he's the most intriguing. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and highly recommend it if you like soft Doms with a pension for making their Subs cry.
October 11, 2024
Brooks: 5 out of 5
He is rich, good looking, athletic (he runs every morning). He likes it rough and hard during sex but always gentle and takes good care of his lover afterwards. He is a very keen observer of people , interested in having a committed relationship "either you accept me as who I am, or stop wasting my time and get out of my life" attitude. He has a bad breakup in the past so he's wary of Tate's intentions.
Conclusion: He is a perfect seme.
Tate: 3 out of 5
He was a virgin before he let Brooks took it, had been searching high and low for how Brooks makes him feel during sex. He is kind and won't hesitate to help his friend. He is Dylan's roommate who I think is one of the main characters in the next book, Alex being the other one.
Conclusion: He is a boring uke.
He is rich, good looking, athletic (he runs every morning). He likes it rough and hard during sex but always gentle and takes good care of his lover afterwards. He is a very keen observer of people , interested in having a committed relationship "either you accept me as who I am, or stop wasting my time and get out of my life" attitude. He has a bad breakup in the past so he's wary of Tate's intentions.
Conclusion: He is a perfect seme.
Tate: 3 out of 5
He was a virgin before he let Brooks took it, had been searching high and low for how Brooks makes him feel during sex. He is kind and won't hesitate to help his friend. He is Dylan's roommate who I think is one of the main characters in the next book, Alex being the other one.
Conclusion: He is a boring uke.
January 1, 2025
This is my favorite in the series so far. Brooks and Tate actually have a fairly angst-free romance. They figure out pretty early on that they have great chemistry in and out of the bedroom. I loved Brooks. He was confident, straight-forward and insistent. Tate was fine with this. I was glad that they actually communicated and talked through issues.
The main conflict in the story came from secondary characters. Brooks was still dealing with Kale's issues from the previous book. Kale's attitude was affecting the whole friend group and Brooks was trying to get him to see reason.
And then there was Tate's roommate Dylan. He had many problems that will be addressed in the next book in the series. I look forward to reading it.
Read December 31, 2024
The main conflict in the story came from secondary characters. Brooks was still dealing with Kale's issues from the previous book. Kale's attitude was affecting the whole friend group and Brooks was trying to get him to see reason.
And then there was Tate's roommate Dylan. He had many problems that will be addressed in the next book in the series. I look forward to reading it.
Read December 31, 2024
October 14, 2024
Complicated friendships are complicated
The characters are definitely the main draw here. The plot is largely sex and kink but the dynamics of the two main friend groups provide a bit of non-sexy time interest. I liked that Tate made a strong effort to maintain his friendship with Dylan and didn’t immediately forget about him in favor of Brooks. And Brooks has some unique interests that I haven’t read before. The consent and aftercare was well done and an interesting contrast.
The characters are definitely the main draw here. The plot is largely sex and kink but the dynamics of the two main friend groups provide a bit of non-sexy time interest. I liked that Tate made a strong effort to maintain his friendship with Dylan and didn’t immediately forget about him in favor of Brooks. And Brooks has some unique interests that I haven’t read before. The consent and aftercare was well done and an interesting contrast.
September 30, 2024
My word this woman is talented! This is a new level of hotness and interesting. There is a kink in here that the Dom is into and the sub is more than capable of giving him. Being turned on by making your partner cry or seeing your partner cry in scenes is definitely new to me. Kate did a wonderful job bringing the heat level as always. Be ready for some panty melting yumminess.
November 1, 2024
Brooks' Darling
I always love reading Kate's books because I find new and interesting things every time. I adore Brooks and Tate. I loved the way they loved and the way Brooks cares for Tate. I was happy to see the Doms all come together and work towards fixing their friendship. My heart hurts for Alex and Dylan and I can't wait to see how they get their HEA.
I always love reading Kate's books because I find new and interesting things every time. I adore Brooks and Tate. I loved the way they loved and the way Brooks cares for Tate. I was happy to see the Doms all come together and work towards fixing their friendship. My heart hurts for Alex and Dylan and I can't wait to see how they get their HEA.
November 23, 2024
I think this and the first Trophy Doms series are my favorite series going right now. I just love the kink level. This one was of a similar high quality, and I liked it better than #2 but not as much as #1, which is my favorite so far. I felt like LI was really super bland with almost no personality. Brooks deserves more.
October 15, 2024
Rare kink unlocked aka lacrymophilia.
This writer is so good when it comes to hardcore fetishes treated with respect & knowledge.
So much filth & so much affection bundled together... Relationship goal those 2.
Can't wait for Alex & Dylan next.
This writer is so good when it comes to hardcore fetishes treated with respect & knowledge.
So much filth & so much affection bundled together... Relationship goal those 2.
Can't wait for Alex & Dylan next.
October 21, 2024
Thoroughly enjoy the Trophy Doms series. Kate didn't disappoint with this one. Always love when a different or unusual kink is introduced in a story. Brooks and Tate are both meant for each other and their chemistry was fire.
April 20, 2025
This is such a fun series. The emphasis on consent is always top tier and I adore that. Happy to see Brooks' story. A little anxious about what comes next, honestly, but I enjoyed each and every page.
May 6, 2025
I liked the relationship between Brooks and Tate. It wasn’t the typical call me Sir and kneel for me type book. I liked that but.. the breath play was a hard pass. The amount of sex they had … Viagra maybe… also physically damaging.
October 14, 2024
3.5 stars
November 28, 2024
❤️❤️❤️
February 25, 2025
4,5 🌟 So I learned breath play is definitely not my kink 😆 Great book again though. I fell a little bit in love with Brooks & Tate 🫶🏼
March 15, 2025
The one
He was looking for that certain some one that could rock his world and he had him then lost him. When they meet again will the hunger still be as strong
He was looking for that certain some one that could rock his world and he had him then lost him. When they meet again will the hunger still be as strong
October 8, 2024
Holy crap Brooks & Tate..”Are you gonna cry for me?” JFC instant panty exploding moment.
The things they do to find their love for each other and the level of submission between these 2 men is chef’s kiss and goals for real life.
Kate never steers us wrong with her men. She knows exactly what we all need from them.
The things they do to find their love for each other and the level of submission between these 2 men is chef’s kiss and goals for real life.
Kate never steers us wrong with her men. She knows exactly what we all need from them.
December 30, 2025
too much of the book revolved around other characters’ issues, which i’m glad were resolved, but it overshadows the main couple. also, all the relationships for the following books are foreshadowed, but I feel like there was so much about Alex and Dylan in this book that I don’t know if I even wanna read theirs. i feel like i know everything that’ll happen. also just needed a little bit more angst for the actual main couple of this book, and this is coming from a person who hates things like 3rd act breakups or miscommunication.
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