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Of Gods and Monsters #1
Menoetius
Go ahead...hate me.
Slaughter me against the wall.
I never introduced myself as the goddamn hero. Even labeling me a pussy bad boy.
I'm an imperious villain! A tyrant cut from the bone of the worst kind of monster.
This is my story and I won't change it for anyone in the world, but...
For him? The one who calls me Master… This is no forever fairy tale romance. This is RAW. This is ripping your heart out and trampling it till there’s nothing left but an angry bloody mess RAW.
He was the one who saw through my cracks, who would suffer my pain, blood and tears, working to mend those still bleeding wounds on my soul.
He stood through my violent storm, hiding the battle raging inside him, one I was too stupid to see, that was tearing apart the only man I would ever love.
It took almost losing him to see that, to understand, to comprehend what he truly was to me.
Mine.
My precious boy.
My beautiful Beo.
Dear Author,
He calls me “Master”, but I’m the one who’s really a slave to his heart. I’m supposed to be strong, but I feel so weak every time I think about how we almost didn’t have this… how close I came to losing him… my precious boy.
Photo Description:
The photo shows a young man with thick, dark hair pinned on a bed, hands clasped above his head by the man on top of him. The other man’s circumcised cock is on offer, barely touching the young man’s nose. The young man’s tongue is placed directly against the other man’s cock. There is a power exchange but also something else. The man beneath him is daring, teasing his cock— but look closer. Their hands tell an entirely different story. Their fingers are knotted together in a connection deep, powerful and strong. There is love here, with a passion and a playfulness that can only be understood between them.
This is their story.
This story may contain sexually explicit content and is intended for adult readers. It may contain content that is disagreeable or distressing to some readers. The M/M Romance Group strongly recommends that each reader review the General Information section before each story for story tags as well as for content warnings.
Slaughter me against the wall.
I never introduced myself as the goddamn hero. Even labeling me a pussy bad boy.
I'm an imperious villain! A tyrant cut from the bone of the worst kind of monster.
This is my story and I won't change it for anyone in the world, but...
For him? The one who calls me Master… This is no forever fairy tale romance. This is RAW. This is ripping your heart out and trampling it till there’s nothing left but an angry bloody mess RAW.
He was the one who saw through my cracks, who would suffer my pain, blood and tears, working to mend those still bleeding wounds on my soul.
He stood through my violent storm, hiding the battle raging inside him, one I was too stupid to see, that was tearing apart the only man I would ever love.
It took almost losing him to see that, to understand, to comprehend what he truly was to me.
Mine.
My precious boy.
My beautiful Beo.
Dear Author,
He calls me “Master”, but I’m the one who’s really a slave to his heart. I’m supposed to be strong, but I feel so weak every time I think about how we almost didn’t have this… how close I came to losing him… my precious boy.
Photo Description:
The photo shows a young man with thick, dark hair pinned on a bed, hands clasped above his head by the man on top of him. The other man’s circumcised cock is on offer, barely touching the young man’s nose. The young man’s tongue is placed directly against the other man’s cock. There is a power exchange but also something else. The man beneath him is daring, teasing his cock— but look closer. Their hands tell an entirely different story. Their fingers are knotted together in a connection deep, powerful and strong. There is love here, with a passion and a playfulness that can only be understood between them.
This is their story.
This story may contain sexually explicit content and is intended for adult readers. It may contain content that is disagreeable or distressing to some readers. The M/M Romance Group strongly recommends that each reader review the General Information section before each story for story tags as well as for content warnings.
214 pages, ebook
First published August 27, 2014
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About the author
Wulf Francú Godgluck
30 books307 followersThey come to me in the night, creeping into my head. Their voices are all different, their stories all dissimilar, but they keep saying the same thing...
“Show us, tell us to the world. Bring us into yours, and make us known.”
Then I sit and they take over. They tell their tales of love, loss and sinister misfortune, not all of them get a happy ending, but they are pleased when their part is written.
I sometimes find myself lost in my own mind; a world very similar to our own yet so different. Things don't go bump in the night—they squeal, and crawl under your skin, making you grind your teeth, and your stomach turn over and put your nerves on edge. Then there's the drama. Oh, the drama!
I write because I must! There is so much inside of me that needs to get out. So many stories to tell, characters that want to be heard, and hearts lost and won. Words and art are my way of bringing my world to others. I enjoy telling tales of the human condition but working in elements of the supernatural. Werewolves, Vampires, Zombies, Witches and the unexplainable all set against the human world or worlds of their own.
I was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, grew up in a working class family and enjoy writing, cooking and spending my husband's money! Yeah I’m a cocky little brat too :) (and proud of it, spankings included.)
“Show us, tell us to the world. Bring us into yours, and make us known.”
Then I sit and they take over. They tell their tales of love, loss and sinister misfortune, not all of them get a happy ending, but they are pleased when their part is written.
I sometimes find myself lost in my own mind; a world very similar to our own yet so different. Things don't go bump in the night—they squeal, and crawl under your skin, making you grind your teeth, and your stomach turn over and put your nerves on edge. Then there's the drama. Oh, the drama!
I write because I must! There is so much inside of me that needs to get out. So many stories to tell, characters that want to be heard, and hearts lost and won. Words and art are my way of bringing my world to others. I enjoy telling tales of the human condition but working in elements of the supernatural. Werewolves, Vampires, Zombies, Witches and the unexplainable all set against the human world or worlds of their own.
I was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, grew up in a working class family and enjoy writing, cooking and spending my husband's money! Yeah I’m a cocky little brat too :) (and proud of it, spankings included.)
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August 28, 2014
Alternately titled Alphahole Reformation
You've got the Beast. Who is a beast and really does need to be put down like a rabid dog until... Magic. Magic penis is really magic ass in this case of transforming one utterly despicable, abusive jerk and turning him into a human. How Beo manages to tame Colt takes some patience. Seriously, I wanted to beat them both more than once and the anti-ginger commentary made me glad the little fucker had to practically throw up his kidneys for awhile. Seems a fitting punishment.
Fasten Your Seat Belts: Mood swings from feral to emotional incontinence make the ups and downs eye opening. Frankly, a couple characters needed a baseball bat taken to them to straighten them out. There's all kinds of hot and cold going on here as Colt tries to learn what to do with feelings. Sexy times were sexy after Alphahole was reformed.
High entertainment value for those who like crazy, unstable relationships. Honestly, I enjoyed it even though it aggravated me multiple times, like an annoying sibling. Somewhere between 3-3.5 Stars.
Favorite quote:
You've got the Beast. Who is a beast and really does need to be put down like a rabid dog until... Magic. Magic penis is really magic ass in this case of transforming one utterly despicable, abusive jerk and turning him into a human. How Beo manages to tame Colt takes some patience. Seriously, I wanted to beat them both more than once and the anti-ginger commentary made me glad the little fucker had to practically throw up his kidneys for awhile. Seems a fitting punishment.
Fasten Your Seat Belts: Mood swings from feral to emotional incontinence make the ups and downs eye opening. Frankly, a couple characters needed a baseball bat taken to them to straighten them out. There's all kinds of hot and cold going on here as Colt tries to learn what to do with feelings. Sexy times were sexy after Alphahole was reformed.
High entertainment value for those who like crazy, unstable relationships. Honestly, I enjoyed it even though it aggravated me multiple times, like an annoying sibling. Somewhere between 3-3.5 Stars.
Favorite quote:
Aww fuck, the man was fucking crying now too! Why don’t we bring piñatas and tequila and have ourselves a fucking pity party?
April 7, 2023
Beo sabe que la vida no es justa, solo espera no hacer mas daño a sus amigos, por esa razon no se involucra con nadie nuevo y solo mantiene a sus amigos mas antiguos. Pero estos no le hacen la vida facil, todos quieren que intente el ultimo tratamiento, el ultimo metodo, y el ya esta cansado, se quiere dar por vencido. Hasta que un dia conoce al hombre de sus sueños, fuerte, dominante, hermoso por dentro y por fuera, y con un caracter indomable, por que el destino tiene que darle esta oportunidad cuando ya no le queda tiempo en esta vida? Asi que tendra que enfrentar sus miedos, ayudado por sus amigos y volver a enfrentar la vida, una vida que quizas no dure mucho mas para el.
Me gusto muchisimo como comienza el libro, los dos protas de caracter fuerte, Colt el propio bully que nunca ha conocido nada mejor, Beo el chico alegre y lleno de vida, pero deprimido. La relacion explosiva, mucho sexo y erotismo, pero cuando llega la hora de la reconciliacion (la ultima cuarta parte del libro) solo nos dan 2 capitulos de ellos y el resto de otros personajes que apenas aparecen en la trama. Senti que la historia pudo haber terminado mejor si el autor no desviara tanto la atencion hacia otras parejas, como si tuviera que darle un final a unos secundarios que apenas participaron.
En fin, me gusto mucho la historia, como se desarrollo es muy realista. Pero la desviacion final, incluyendo esos "resumenes" de la vida de los otros personajes, me hizo perder el foco de la historia principal y eso me fastidio. Pero, voy a continuar la serie (por lo menos un par de libros mas) para ver que ha pasado con los otros personajes, y como consiguieron su final feliz.
Me gusto muchisimo como comienza el libro, los dos protas de caracter fuerte, Colt el propio bully que nunca ha conocido nada mejor, Beo el chico alegre y lleno de vida, pero deprimido. La relacion explosiva, mucho sexo y erotismo, pero cuando llega la hora de la reconciliacion (la ultima cuarta parte del libro) solo nos dan 2 capitulos de ellos y el resto de otros personajes que apenas aparecen en la trama. Senti que la historia pudo haber terminado mejor si el autor no desviara tanto la atencion hacia otras parejas, como si tuviera que darle un final a unos secundarios que apenas participaron.
En fin, me gusto mucho la historia, como se desarrollo es muy realista. Pero la desviacion final, incluyendo esos "resumenes" de la vida de los otros personajes, me hizo perder el foco de la historia principal y eso me fastidio. Pero, voy a continuar la serie (por lo menos un par de libros mas) para ver que ha pasado con los otros personajes, y como consiguieron su final feliz.
October 13, 2018
When I started reading the book I didn't know what to expect. The reviews are ambiguous at best. But this book captured my interest and willing admiration for its raw honesty and unapologetic language. There never was a moment that I didn't know what the author wanted to say, wanted me to understand and take away from his book. The title of the book is pretty much explained before the entire book begins so this has nothing to do with paranormal or gods. It has to do with a badly damaged and emotionally scarred man whose sense of entitlement and hate led him to a point in his life that he had to finally confront himself and his demons in order to finally be free of them and accept that he deserves love and happiness.
Colt is, well, at the beginning he is the worst prick imaginable. He is self-centered, egotistical and extremely rude. He has attitude up the wazoo. I was worried that I would not be able to like him. He begins as such anti-character that I almost hated him. But at the same time he is extremely open and honest about everything. And once he meets Beo Moon (yeah, I am still mooning over that name) he begins to transform inside out almost like a caterpillar, slowly and painfully and resisting until he finally has Beo in his grasp.
Beo is such a sweet lovely young man. He is so pure and bright that he brings laughter and soothes Colt's beastly instincts. Without knowing their paths are already entwined. They both just needed to be at the right place at the right time. Their relationship is tumultuous ranging from aggressive to extremely sweet and romantic. But Beo is hiding things. This time the enemy is not so easy to defeat. Add to that a jealous lying sub and it's a recipe for disaster. Colt flies off the handle in a spectacularly atrocious way that results in tears and hearts broken. He was always volatile but when his heart and sanity were threatened he pushed Beo away.
But there is so much at stake, and when Colt finds out what is happening, there is no force on earth that will stop him from finding a solution. The book is very erotic and explicit but here it suits the story and the characters would not be as lovable without it. The point of origin for many a relationship is the exclusive BDSM club The Bark. It's quite fascinating - the intrigue and the goings on that happen there. I loved this book, the characters and the relations between them. It made an impression on me in a good way. I highly recommend it!
Colt is, well, at the beginning he is the worst prick imaginable. He is self-centered, egotistical and extremely rude. He has attitude up the wazoo. I was worried that I would not be able to like him. He begins as such anti-character that I almost hated him. But at the same time he is extremely open and honest about everything. And once he meets Beo Moon (yeah, I am still mooning over that name) he begins to transform inside out almost like a caterpillar, slowly and painfully and resisting until he finally has Beo in his grasp.
Beo is such a sweet lovely young man. He is so pure and bright that he brings laughter and soothes Colt's beastly instincts. Without knowing their paths are already entwined. They both just needed to be at the right place at the right time. Their relationship is tumultuous ranging from aggressive to extremely sweet and romantic. But Beo is hiding things. This time the enemy is not so easy to defeat. Add to that a jealous lying sub and it's a recipe for disaster. Colt flies off the handle in a spectacularly atrocious way that results in tears and hearts broken. He was always volatile but when his heart and sanity were threatened he pushed Beo away.
But there is so much at stake, and when Colt finds out what is happening, there is no force on earth that will stop him from finding a solution. The book is very erotic and explicit but here it suits the story and the characters would not be as lovable without it. The point of origin for many a relationship is the exclusive BDSM club The Bark. It's quite fascinating - the intrigue and the goings on that happen there. I loved this book, the characters and the relations between them. It made an impression on me in a good way. I highly recommend it!
May 29, 2016
4.5 stars
Colt is really rude, arrogant, and aggressive Dom. He's not afraid to hurt his subs if that said sub defying him. When he met Beo, his world turns upside down. He become so sweet and passionate. Insta love lust at best. Melodramatic. Well, Sometimes I just need that thing in my books. So it's totally fine by me. And of course everybody knows that BDSM lifestyle could bring relationship more intense. That's what happen with them. But first, they need to sort out their own problems.
The writing style is bit awkward in my head. But I really liked the story. As long as I could enjoy it. They're so intense and the chemistry is off the charts. Yum!
Thank you so much to the author for participating in this event and sharing this with us. I got a new author to stalk now. <3
Warning : Dubcon, past child abuse and rape, swearing. Lots of swearing.
PS : One moment there I thought the author's name was godf*ck. That's the reason I check the blurb. No offense.
Colt is really rude, arrogant, and aggressive Dom. He's not afraid to hurt his subs if that said sub defying him. When he met Beo, his world turns upside down. He become so sweet and passionate. Insta love lust at best. Melodramatic. Well, Sometimes I just need that thing in my books. So it's totally fine by me. And of course everybody knows that BDSM lifestyle could bring relationship more intense. That's what happen with them. But first, they need to sort out their own problems.
The writing style is bit awkward in my head. But I really liked the story. As long as I could enjoy it. They're so intense and the chemistry is off the charts. Yum!
Thank you so much to the author for participating in this event and sharing this with us. I got a new author to stalk now. <3
Warning : Dubcon, past child abuse and rape, swearing. Lots of swearing.
PS : One moment there I thought the author's name was godf*ck. That's the reason I check the blurb. No offense.
May 7, 2016
This book was chosen for me in a challenge. I have finished it and must say that I was blown away. This is a raw, intense story of Colt, a big man with a fuck-you-all attitude and Beo, a tiny man with a love-you-all attitude. As the story progress and we see Colt fall hopelessly in love with Beo, actually he becomes obsessed by Beo, but we also see how uncalled-for jealousy rips apart the best thing that has happened to him.
I liked the bigger picture in this book, but would have like to see more humility in Colt; he never apologizes to Beo for not believing him but Finn & Master Mason (what happened to him?)
And every time he says "I-am-sorry" it is for the same thing; so stop fucking around and act to that!
3* and not 4* because I really do not like the term boy pussy! Come on, what is that!!!
I liked the bigger picture in this book, but would have like to see more humility in Colt; he never apologizes to Beo for not believing him but Finn & Master Mason (what happened to him?)
And every time he says "I-am-sorry" it is for the same thing; so stop fucking around and act to that!
3* and not 4* because I really do not like the term boy pussy! Come on, what is that!!!
November 11, 2014
You know that moment when you wanna kick yourself in the ass for not starting something sooner? Well, this is one of those moments. After only reading the first chapter, I knew that I was going to love this book. And that thought only solidified with every chapter.
In Of Gods and Monsters we get a Dom's story, but at the same time we get so much more. Aside from being a story I related to, it was also one that provoked a variety of feels. We get Colt, a rude, possessive alpha with a crude mouth that cares about no one but himself. In all honesty he's a major asshole. But an asshole that I loved. Then we have Beo, that besides all the struggles he has gone through at a very young age is the most caring, selfless person there is. And when those two get together you will get one heck of a good story that will keep you turning the pages.
I can not tell you how much I love this book. Wulf's writing style is just down my alley: Far from perfect characters, straight forward, unapologetic, hot, and full of every feel. There is definitely no doubt that I will continue to read more from this author.
This free 214 page Love Landscape story is highly recommended to anyone who doesn't shy away from a alpha Dom/Sub story that is dark and sweet at the same time. Trust me. The cover is not the only yummy thing about this book.
In Of Gods and Monsters we get a Dom's story, but at the same time we get so much more. Aside from being a story I related to, it was also one that provoked a variety of feels. We get Colt, a rude, possessive alpha with a crude mouth that cares about no one but himself. In all honesty he's a major asshole. But an asshole that I loved. Then we have Beo, that besides all the struggles he has gone through at a very young age is the most caring, selfless person there is. And when those two get together you will get one heck of a good story that will keep you turning the pages.
I can not tell you how much I love this book. Wulf's writing style is just down my alley: Far from perfect characters, straight forward, unapologetic, hot, and full of every feel. There is definitely no doubt that I will continue to read more from this author.
This free 214 page Love Landscape story is highly recommended to anyone who doesn't shy away from a alpha Dom/Sub story that is dark and sweet at the same time. Trust me. The cover is not the only yummy thing about this book.
November 28, 2014
wow what a ride
August 29, 2014
This story should be titled Pure Dysfunction or Loss of Control, because everyone seemed to have anger issues, control issues and dysfunctional relationships. My heart has been banged up pretty hard because of this book. I've gone through a gambit of emotions; hostility being the most prominent.
This is not a sweet romance - it's crude, it's cruel, and it's caused me to make an entirely new shelf (the anti-hero) because of it. Colt, our MC, is a dick. So much so, that if it weren't for the prologue and wanting to see what the eff turned him around, I would have probably put this in the DNF pile. He was a train wreck I couldn't look away from. He was so hostile, selfish, cruel, and impatient that I had to put my kindle down and walk away. His impatience and hostility cost him so much, and frankly, if it weren't for his sweet demeanor at the end, I would say he wasn't remotely worthy of Beo. As it is, I'm not sure how he is worthy of being a Dom
That the author got me to feel this hostility is a testament to how well this was emotionally written. (I'm not necessarily a fan of the writing style as there is a TON of cursing and one very weepy MC, but that's on me personally - it's all there in the content warnings). There are multiple POVs (which normally I don't care for, but we're necessary in this case)
The characters are certainly interesting. There are many side ones that off the scales crazy and dysfunctional. There are two main plots within this story. (One where Colt and Beo orbit each other like two planets and the other trying to save Beo.)
Beo, our other MC, is loved and loves everybody. Fighting a terrible battle with cancer, he's come to terms with what little life he has left, and considers Colt his safe harbor; his home. If it weren't for the fact that we're in his head, I would never understand wtf he saw in Colt, or why he put up with his shit.
The second last chapter (before the epilogue) sped up absurdly fast in order to wrap things up. It felt like a pre-epilogue because of the change of pacing. There were some questions left unanswered for me. Mainly, I wonder if James and Richard will great their own story, because they seemed such a big part of the beginning half of this book. I wondered several times throughout the story how Richard and Colt were friends with the amount of anger they spewed at each other, or why Colt would
This is not normally a book I would pick up to read, but I managed to hang on for the crazy journey it took me on. I think anyone who enjoys their stories darker with a side of nuts will especially enjoy this.
My thanks to the author for their time and participation in the loves landscapes event.
This is not a sweet romance - it's crude, it's cruel, and it's caused me to make an entirely new shelf (the anti-hero) because of it. Colt, our MC, is a dick. So much so, that if it weren't for the prologue and wanting to see what the eff turned him around, I would have probably put this in the DNF pile. He was a train wreck I couldn't look away from. He was so hostile, selfish, cruel, and impatient that I had to put my kindle down and walk away. His impatience and hostility cost him so much, and frankly, if it weren't for his sweet demeanor at the end, I would say he wasn't remotely worthy of Beo. As it is, I'm not sure how he is worthy of being a Dom
That the author got me to feel this hostility is a testament to how well this was emotionally written. (I'm not necessarily a fan of the writing style as there is a TON of cursing and one very weepy MC, but that's on me personally - it's all there in the content warnings). There are multiple POVs (which normally I don't care for, but we're necessary in this case)
The characters are certainly interesting. There are many side ones that off the scales crazy and dysfunctional. There are two main plots within this story. (One where Colt and Beo orbit each other like two planets and the other trying to save Beo.)
Beo, our other MC, is loved and loves everybody. Fighting a terrible battle with cancer, he's come to terms with what little life he has left, and considers Colt his safe harbor; his home. If it weren't for the fact that we're in his head, I would never understand wtf he saw in Colt, or why he put up with his shit.
The second last chapter (before the epilogue) sped up absurdly fast in order to wrap things up. It felt like a pre-epilogue because of the change of pacing. There were some questions left unanswered for me. Mainly, I wonder if James and Richard will great their own story, because they seemed such a big part of the beginning half of this book. I wondered several times throughout the story how Richard and Colt were friends with the amount of anger they spewed at each other, or why Colt would
This is not normally a book I would pick up to read, but I managed to hang on for the crazy journey it took me on. I think anyone who enjoys their stories darker with a side of nuts will especially enjoy this.
My thanks to the author for their time and participation in the loves landscapes event.
August 12, 2016
3.75 stars.
When I first found this book on GR, after reading some of the reviews I thought it was a dark romance. Don't ask me why but I went to this story with this mindset so maybe that's why a lot of things didn't bothered me in the slightest.
This is the story of Colt, an asshole. And cute Beo, a sweetheart.
Cold is dominant, rude and a even heartless. He does a lot of bad things and he doesn't care about anyone but himself. He had a real bad childhood so now he tries to assert his dominance by being the strongest guy in the room by any means necessary.
When Colt Sees Beo for the first time his life is instantly changed. He wants Beo and finds a peace he has never known around him.
Beo is selfless, sweet and he's hiding something big. That's why he is reluctant to accept Colt advances. But in the end he caves and this two find something more with each other.
Is it love? Is it obsession? Can Colt put his demons aside and trust Beo? Time is running out.
I enjoyed this book. I like the story and liked I said, I thought this was dark and when it wasn't I was honestly happy.
This book is hard and packed full of BDSM.
Why not 4 stars?
There were some other POVs that I found annoying, I think those characters are getting their own stories but hearing their voices made me uncomfortable because I felt like I was watching the second half of a football (I refuse to call it soccer) game and the score is 5-3. What's going on??
Colt is a Dom he is apparently very good but I don't understand how!! At the beginning of the book he basically blackmails a guy for a blowjob. Isn't BDSM about trust? Isn't a dom supposed to be respectful of the other persons choices? I get the blowjob wasn't a D/s thing but it still was wrong because it showed Colt had no respect for free will. I wouldn't trust Colt with my dog much less with my safety or pleasure. Him being a renown Dom doesn't make sense.
With everything said, this book does have a nice HEA.
I'm a bit curious about the next book but I've read about what the MCs are into and yeah.. No. So I'm not sure if I'm quitting this series or not but this was a good start.
When I first found this book on GR, after reading some of the reviews I thought it was a dark romance. Don't ask me why but I went to this story with this mindset so maybe that's why a lot of things didn't bothered me in the slightest.
This is the story of Colt, an asshole. And cute Beo, a sweetheart.
Cold is dominant, rude and a even heartless. He does a lot of bad things and he doesn't care about anyone but himself. He had a real bad childhood so now he tries to assert his dominance by being the strongest guy in the room by any means necessary.
When Colt Sees Beo for the first time his life is instantly changed. He wants Beo and finds a peace he has never known around him.
Beo is selfless, sweet and he's hiding something big. That's why he is reluctant to accept Colt advances. But in the end he caves and this two find something more with each other.
Is it love? Is it obsession? Can Colt put his demons aside and trust Beo? Time is running out.
I enjoyed this book. I like the story and liked I said, I thought this was dark and when it wasn't I was honestly happy.
This book is hard and packed full of BDSM.
Why not 4 stars?
There were some other POVs that I found annoying, I think those characters are getting their own stories but hearing their voices made me uncomfortable because I felt like I was watching the second half of a football (I refuse to call it soccer) game and the score is 5-3. What's going on??
Colt is a Dom he is apparently very good but I don't understand how!! At the beginning of the book he basically blackmails a guy for a blowjob. Isn't BDSM about trust? Isn't a dom supposed to be respectful of the other persons choices? I get the blowjob wasn't a D/s thing but it still was wrong because it showed Colt had no respect for free will. I wouldn't trust Colt with my dog much less with my safety or pleasure. Him being a renown Dom doesn't make sense.
With everything said, this book does have a nice HEA.
I'm a bit curious about the next book but I've read about what the MCs are into and yeah.. No. So I'm not sure if I'm quitting this series or not but this was a good start.
November 6, 2014
O_o it started off all tender and stuff in the prologue and it was nice, but then from there it descended into a clusterfuck Wonderland-madness idk what.
The Tarot part was cool; I really like that sort of mystical stuff. The reading seemed semi-legit, too, which was cool.
But then...okay, MC is a complete asshole. Like there's no way around that, he's an abusive asshole. And he's not even "together" with the LI yet!
Chap in Beo's voice was weird. Also, Beo's name. His name is Beo. Like. Bay-oh? Or Bee-oh? Cuz the second one sounds like "B.O." and that's ew.
And like, wtf, so Beo is actually very entrenched in the lifestyle already and has all these inexplicable connections? Actually, everyone's got these inexplicable connections. They all know all these underground people, and it's like "wtf, that's not even the same kind of underground."
And then Beo's got this mystery disease. Did they ever say the name of it? I don't think I ever saw it. ...so, that's another wtf and "why" element.
I think it's Huntington's, though.
Edit: oookay, apparently it's a kind of cancer. ...how is there a psychological element to cancer? Can you pray the tumor away?
But then, ew, "baby butter" makes an appearance:
"So, you tasted Beo's baby butter?" he asked, licking his lips.
"His what?" I asked, my voice hoarse.
Hades roared, shook and rumbled with a dark laugh.
"His fucking cum? Boy's got some sweet juice in his cock. All warm and buttery and thick."
...and excuse me while I go throw up my lunch.
Eh. The bad outweighs the good for me. Everyone wants to fuck LI. We get it. It's gotten old. MC is an asshole, probably soon to be reformed asshole. Other people happen. Terminal Illness happens. I'm waiting for someone to go into a coma and father three children while in said coma.
The Tarot part was cool; I really like that sort of mystical stuff. The reading seemed semi-legit, too, which was cool.
But then...okay, MC is a complete asshole. Like there's no way around that, he's an abusive asshole. And he's not even "together" with the LI yet!
Chap in Beo's voice was weird. Also, Beo's name. His name is Beo. Like. Bay-oh? Or Bee-oh? Cuz the second one sounds like "B.O." and that's ew.
And like, wtf, so Beo is actually very entrenched in the lifestyle already and has all these inexplicable connections? Actually, everyone's got these inexplicable connections. They all know all these underground people, and it's like "wtf, that's not even the same kind of underground."
And then Beo's got this mystery disease. Did they ever say the name of it? I don't think I ever saw it. ...so, that's another wtf and "why" element.
I think it's Huntington's, though.
Edit: oookay, apparently it's a kind of cancer. ...how is there a psychological element to cancer? Can you pray the tumor away?
But then, ew, "baby butter" makes an appearance:
"So, you tasted Beo's baby butter?" he asked, licking his lips.
"His what?" I asked, my voice hoarse.
Hades roared, shook and rumbled with a dark laugh.
"His fucking cum? Boy's got some sweet juice in his cock. All warm and buttery and thick."
...and excuse me while I go throw up my lunch.
Eh. The bad outweighs the good for me. Everyone wants to fuck LI. We get it. It's gotten old. MC is an asshole, probably soon to be reformed asshole. Other people happen. Terminal Illness happens. I'm waiting for someone to go into a coma and father three children while in said coma.
June 20, 2016
Original review for Kimmers' Erotic Book Banter blog, Contributor: Louis
Teaser
This is the second book I’ve read of Wulf Francu Godgluck, and I’m happy to say that the writing style that charmed me with Neon White E1 is even more refined in Of Gods and Monsters: Menoetius, the first in Wulf’s Of Gods and Monsters series.
It’s rare that you come across an author that has such an easy way with words. Wulf has the knack to paint the world for the reader, and you feel that there is no superfluous text anywhere on the page. You are never annoyed with lengthy descriptions, and instead are drawn into a carefully created world alive with beautiful prose and showing exposition.
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Teaser
This is the second book I’ve read of Wulf Francu Godgluck, and I’m happy to say that the writing style that charmed me with Neon White E1 is even more refined in Of Gods and Monsters: Menoetius, the first in Wulf’s Of Gods and Monsters series.
It’s rare that you come across an author that has such an easy way with words. Wulf has the knack to paint the world for the reader, and you feel that there is no superfluous text anywhere on the page. You are never annoyed with lengthy descriptions, and instead are drawn into a carefully created world alive with beautiful prose and showing exposition.
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October 13, 2016
What a wicked good roller coaster ride this one is! I think I still have tears in my eyes after finishing hours ago. I'm not even sure how to tag this book. It needs to many. Alpha men, twinks that are more manly then the alpha men, crazy mother fucker business men that need to get their head out of their ass, and thank a God they do, a horrible disease, and a colloring followed with a proposal that is to die for. So much to let sink in, just missing the wedding.
"See you around, motherfuckers!"
"See you around, motherfuckers!"
April 1, 2017
Set in NY
Beo Moon + Colt Maxus
First read 1 sett 2014
reread 2 jan 2016 and it was better than the first time. I'm changing my rate to five stars. I can't wait for Hades
REVIEW @Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
I’m writing this review when I just finished re reading the story between Colt and Beo in preparation for the second book in the Of Gods and Monsters series about Hades. I read Moenetius as soon as it was released as part of the Don’t Read in the Closet event in the MM group on goodreads last years and this second time I loved it more and I couldn’t not change my rating to 5 stars. This is a very intense story, well written and engaging from the first words.
Colt is a wealthy bastard dom, involved in some important criminal activities. One day he meets and falls in love with Beo, the sweet sub who is going through so much in his life. They both are afraid to be together, especially Colt, cause he knows he doesn’t deserve someone like Beo. He isn’t very likeable at first but I loved how Colt became a weak man, as he said at the start, when he met Beo, how he became a better man during the book. I’m a romantic I know, but I love the idea that love can make us better.
I cried a little reading this book, some scenes in the hospital were very emotional to me. Don’t think for a moment this is the usual BDSM story because you will be wrong, this is a great story with different layers to discover, each of them will bring you to feel various emotions. Love, hate, friendship, loyalty and so much more. There are wrong things and the perfect ones.
There is an interesting second characters cast that I can’t wait to know more about. And if you have already read this book and loved it, just start the second one now. You won’t be disappointed.
One last thing I want to add is about the writing. I particularly like Wulf’s style because, even if its too strong (and a little vulgar sometimes), its is true, simple and immediate. Every time I found myself in beautiful worlds, realistic and unrealistic, but always amazingly done.
Thanks Wulf for writing Colt and Beo’s story, thanks for making me feel every emotion he wrote about.
The COVER ART by Wulf Fracu Godgluck is what caught my attention at first and for once I’m so happy to be a coverwhore, it made me discover a new to me author that soon became one of my favorite ones.
Beo Moon + Colt Maxus
First read 1 sett 2014
reread 2 jan 2016 and it was better than the first time. I'm changing my rate to five stars. I can't wait for Hades
REVIEW @Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
I’m writing this review when I just finished re reading the story between Colt and Beo in preparation for the second book in the Of Gods and Monsters series about Hades. I read Moenetius as soon as it was released as part of the Don’t Read in the Closet event in the MM group on goodreads last years and this second time I loved it more and I couldn’t not change my rating to 5 stars. This is a very intense story, well written and engaging from the first words.
Colt is a wealthy bastard dom, involved in some important criminal activities. One day he meets and falls in love with Beo, the sweet sub who is going through so much in his life. They both are afraid to be together, especially Colt, cause he knows he doesn’t deserve someone like Beo. He isn’t very likeable at first but I loved how Colt became a weak man, as he said at the start, when he met Beo, how he became a better man during the book. I’m a romantic I know, but I love the idea that love can make us better.
I cried a little reading this book, some scenes in the hospital were very emotional to me. Don’t think for a moment this is the usual BDSM story because you will be wrong, this is a great story with different layers to discover, each of them will bring you to feel various emotions. Love, hate, friendship, loyalty and so much more. There are wrong things and the perfect ones.
There is an interesting second characters cast that I can’t wait to know more about. And if you have already read this book and loved it, just start the second one now. You won’t be disappointed.
One last thing I want to add is about the writing. I particularly like Wulf’s style because, even if its too strong (and a little vulgar sometimes), its is true, simple and immediate. Every time I found myself in beautiful worlds, realistic and unrealistic, but always amazingly done.
Thanks Wulf for writing Colt and Beo’s story, thanks for making me feel every emotion he wrote about.
The COVER ART by Wulf Fracu Godgluck is what caught my attention at first and for once I’m so happy to be a coverwhore, it made me discover a new to me author that soon became one of my favorite ones.
September 15, 2015
Angsty, melodramatic, slightly crazy...this was an unputdownable read!
I really enjoyed this book. It's really not for everyone...some will hate Colt's jackass attitude and his uber-alphaness. Some will be turned off by the BDSM or too much cussing. Those things didn't bother me, but I was irritated a bit with how everyone loved and adored Beo...I'm surprised that they didn't shoot Colt for daring to touch their sweet boy.
The ending was too rushed, and I didn't like that the whole reconnection between Beo and his father was glossed over..
Still, loved the story and really, really want a couple of sequels about the secondary characters!
I really enjoyed this book. It's really not for everyone...some will hate Colt's jackass attitude and his uber-alphaness. Some will be turned off by the BDSM or too much cussing. Those things didn't bother me, but I was irritated a bit with how everyone loved and adored Beo...I'm surprised that they didn't shoot Colt for daring to touch their sweet boy.
The ending was too rushed, and I didn't like that the whole reconnection between Beo and his father was glossed over..
Still, loved the story and really, really want a couple of sequels about the secondary characters!
September 16, 2015
Простите, пока меня не было, Avril Ashton успела сменить пол и псевдоним? Потому что это ооочень похоже на то, что могла бы написать она. И похоже оно в первую очередь зашкаливающим уровнем абсурдности.
Помимо того, судите сами... Супер-крутые мафиози-убийцы (при этом открытые геи), превращающиеся в пушистых кроликов, утрированные и раздутые эмоции/чувства/реакции, нелогичные поступки, мелодрамы на пустом месте, неБДСМное БДСМ, инста-лав, бешеное собственничество (против последних двух пунктов ничего не имею)... Это что, "(Watch Me) Break You"?
Эх, не будь оно эротикой...
П.С. Почти всю книгу ждешь, что Colt, наконец, совершит какой-то глобальный писец. А он чижика съел.
Помимо того, судите сами... Супер-крутые мафиози-убийцы (при этом открытые геи), превращающиеся в пушистых кроликов, утрированные и раздутые эмоции/чувства/реакции, нелогичные поступки, мелодрамы на пустом месте, неБДСМное БДСМ, инста-лав, бешеное собственничество (против последних двух пунктов ничего не имею)... Это что, "(Watch Me) Break You"?
Эх, не будь оно эротикой...
П.С. Почти всю книгу ждешь, что Colt, наконец, совершит какой-то глобальный писец. А он чижика съел.
July 3, 2016
This was a pretty intense read - not quite what I thought though as it ranged from tense to ridiculous !
Colt was an aggressive arrogant Dom who treated people like shit but after meeting Beo his world turned and he was a marshmallow. I found this conflicting, for someone so fucked up to suddenly buy roses ? I didn't like that he listened to others gossip rather than his heart but I guess that was part of the angst. Beo was sweet, loving but needed to MAN the fuck up and tell Colt about his illness - again another point of my frustration...
This story had a long build but once it all came together it was fast, maybe too fast and easy ?
Colt was an aggressive arrogant Dom who treated people like shit but after meeting Beo his world turned and he was a marshmallow. I found this conflicting, for someone so fucked up to suddenly buy roses ? I didn't like that he listened to others gossip rather than his heart but I guess that was part of the angst. Beo was sweet, loving but needed to MAN the fuck up and tell Colt about his illness - again another point of my frustration...
This story had a long build but once it all came together it was fast, maybe too fast and easy ?
July 5, 2015
This book has alot of very angry men in it. One of the MCs is a real bastard. Granted he had a most terrible childhood, but he is ruthless and mean. Beo saved him. Made him even likable I would say.
I like some of the other side stories developing here and can't wait to find out what happens with Hades, Wendigo, and Martin.
I like some of the other side stories developing here and can't wait to find out what happens with Hades, Wendigo, and Martin.
September 27, 2014
And there you hope one day men would manage to rid themselves of the masculine box...
March 12, 2016
I’ll start by saying that this isn’t a typical love story, but it’s a love story all the same. Godgluck manages to transcend--and defy--the expectations of what romance is, and he does it with such artful skill that I found my breath taken away more than once. These characters are flawed, each and every one, and they are beautiful for the marks and scars life has left upon them. Their struggles define them and their relationships with other people, and in some cases it leaves them stronger.
In others, it threatens to shatter them.
Many authors seek to almost exalt every single one of their characters. Their flaws are hidden rather than highlighted, and I think that in most cases, this leads to cases of missed opportunities. Godgluck goes for it, and he goes for it so aggressively that I found myself loving every single one of the characters.
Let me say that again, because that’s astounding to me: I loved every character. From the best of them to the worst of them, they were well-crafted, fleshed out, damaged, and spectacular for it. Every. Single. One.
Is it dark? Absolutely. Will it offend people? Of course. There are themes here that are bound to bother some, and yet, they’re rendered so evocatively that they’re a necessary part of the story. The language is harsh and real, and it feels more genuine for it.
Oh, and the sex scenes are hot as hell.
I’m usually skeptical of insta-love situations, but if every author wrote them as well as this, I’d be thoroughly hooked on the--for lack of a better word--trope. It makes sense and it comes together well, and every word is another step in that particular journey that drives it home that much more. “Even a villain deserves a chance at love,” he writes, and I’ve never seen this expressed more beautifully.
This book reached me on a personal level, and it was heartening to see someone truly broken able to recognize that and find something worthwhile...and for someone to give him that chance.
If I had to have one complaint, it was the epilogue; I’m not a huge fan of them in general. I liked the first part of it a great deal, but I don’t particularly enjoy when it devolves into summary. It doesn’t matter. It took me almost a week to even start to put this review together, and I know I’ll read this again and again.
...Oh, and did I mention it's free? I'm astounded by the author's sheer generosity and willingness to share something like this just to draw us into his world, but it absolutely worked. I'm hooked, and there's no getting out of this trap.
In others, it threatens to shatter them.
Many authors seek to almost exalt every single one of their characters. Their flaws are hidden rather than highlighted, and I think that in most cases, this leads to cases of missed opportunities. Godgluck goes for it, and he goes for it so aggressively that I found myself loving every single one of the characters.
Let me say that again, because that’s astounding to me: I loved every character. From the best of them to the worst of them, they were well-crafted, fleshed out, damaged, and spectacular for it. Every. Single. One.
Is it dark? Absolutely. Will it offend people? Of course. There are themes here that are bound to bother some, and yet, they’re rendered so evocatively that they’re a necessary part of the story. The language is harsh and real, and it feels more genuine for it.
Oh, and the sex scenes are hot as hell.
I’m usually skeptical of insta-love situations, but if every author wrote them as well as this, I’d be thoroughly hooked on the--for lack of a better word--trope. It makes sense and it comes together well, and every word is another step in that particular journey that drives it home that much more. “Even a villain deserves a chance at love,” he writes, and I’ve never seen this expressed more beautifully.
This book reached me on a personal level, and it was heartening to see someone truly broken able to recognize that and find something worthwhile...and for someone to give him that chance.
If I had to have one complaint, it was the epilogue; I’m not a huge fan of them in general. I liked the first part of it a great deal, but I don’t particularly enjoy when it devolves into summary. It doesn’t matter. It took me almost a week to even start to put this review together, and I know I’ll read this again and again.
...Oh, and did I mention it's free? I'm astounded by the author's sheer generosity and willingness to share something like this just to draw us into his world, but it absolutely worked. I'm hooked, and there's no getting out of this trap.
July 21, 2015
This books mistakes psycho-assholes for dominants.
It’s got a Domly dom and a subbly sub.
It’s got insta-love.
It’s got anger and violence used to signify passion.
It’s got the subbliest sub ever, who is adored by all.
It’s got a terminal illness.
It’s got self-indulgent over-the-top feelings.
AND, it uses Domme to refer to a female dominant. I hate that. Dom is short for dominant. Domme is a bullshit made-up word.
It’s also got the whiff of a crack book. Y’know, one of those books you can’t help but devour even though you know it is bad.
So, if that is your kind of thing, then this may be your kind of thing.
It's not really mine.
It’s got a Domly dom and a subbly sub.
It’s got insta-love.
It’s got anger and violence used to signify passion.
It’s got the subbliest sub ever, who is adored by all.
It’s got a terminal illness.
It’s got self-indulgent over-the-top feelings.
AND, it uses Domme to refer to a female dominant. I hate that. Dom is short for dominant. Domme is a bullshit made-up word.
It’s also got the whiff of a crack book. Y’know, one of those books you can’t help but devour even though you know it is bad.
So, if that is your kind of thing, then this may be your kind of thing.
It's not really mine.
March 22, 2016
WOW!!!!!!! What can I say. Loved this book. It wasn't as hard core that I thought it was going to be. This author has a fangirl for life.
September 7, 2017
4.5 *
Before you decide to pick up this book know this. You MUST appreciate the darkness in life, past and present, to truly grasp this story. Colt is a vile, arrogant, intolerable human being and he delights himself in the struggle of others.
His past was atrocious and he carries it with him everyday. Until he meets Beo Moon and realizes there is a calm to his storm.
You can see my full review here: http://christinasbookshelf.net/2017/0...
Before you decide to pick up this book know this. You MUST appreciate the darkness in life, past and present, to truly grasp this story. Colt is a vile, arrogant, intolerable human being and he delights himself in the struggle of others.
His past was atrocious and he carries it with him everyday. Until he meets Beo Moon and realizes there is a calm to his storm.
You can see my full review here: http://christinasbookshelf.net/2017/0...
October 23, 2017
Ржу не могу! Что это было такое??)))
Уровень абсурдности зашкаливает, сюжет даже отдаленно не напоминает реалистичность, это... ну вообще трындец ><
Автор жжот! Буду ещё читать)))
Уровень абсурдности зашкаливает, сюжет даже отдаленно не напоминает реалистичность, это... ну вообще трындец ><
Автор жжот! Буду ещё читать)))
March 10, 2017
Colt Maxus is a cruel cold man. He definite himself as a selfish bastard and he is a Dom, not just a regular Dom, he is Master Colt. THE master.
Beo Moon is a young man, homeless and ill. He has a Leuckemia.
When Colt meet Beo it's lust at first sight and then Love. Passionate crazy love.
I read this book without knowing if I loved it or not. Colt seems so instable that sometime I had to re-read some chapters just to be sure that I had fully understood.
But the more I read and the more I was attached to them, to their crazy story.
In the end, I realized that I loved this story and more, I want to read the other books.
I have started Hades right after finish this one, ;)
Beo Moon is a young man, homeless and ill. He has a Leuckemia.
When Colt meet Beo it's lust at first sight and then Love. Passionate crazy love.
I read this book without knowing if I loved it or not. Colt seems so instable that sometime I had to re-read some chapters just to be sure that I had fully understood.
But the more I read and the more I was attached to them, to their crazy story.
In the end, I realized that I loved this story and more, I want to read the other books.
I have started Hades right after finish this one, ;)
May 20, 2015
I am a self admitted dark romance reader, who also loves biker and BDSM books and will occasionally dabble in a little M/M erotica/romance.
This book though, OMG...it transcends anything else I have read in the M/M genre and took me by surprise due to its frank and gritty nature but filled with such passion and a story that could take place anywhere.
At first I thought I was reading a paranormal fantasy (the language and poetic prose along with a Tarot card reading) but once the story went deeper, I realized it was just a spiritual glimpse of what was to come and that nothing could prepare me for the reality of this Dom's fall from his throne at the hands of a tender sub named Beo.
Colt is recognized by his peers as a man who is always in control...someone to be looked up to and in the eyes of his various playthings, his "boys", he is a Master and they all adore him and crave his attention. Meeting the sweet and charismatic Beo was something that took him by surprise and rocked his secure foundation to the core...but the secret this broken young man was hiding and the childhood that had left Colt's damaged might not be something either one could heal from and it was a tragedy waiting to happen.
The sex was raw and graphic (I really didn't know much about the BDSM world for gay men before reading this book and didn't realize how utterly dark and depraved they could be compared to what I have read about M/F arrangements), the players ranging from sensitive and sweet to scary and mean-spirited... and yet it was at times so full of passion and deeply moving that I found myself getting extremely emotionally involved with the characters.
There was a very intense plot involving the dysfunctional families surrounding both Colt and Beo and I was very pleased with how their issues resolved themselves and the outcome of the story was rewarding and uplifting, despite what could have been a very sad and tragic ending.
An excellent book for readers of BDSM, M/M romances or those who have an open mind and are not afraid of something unconventional.
I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.
***** 5 ***** "topping from the bottom and finding truth" stars
This book though, OMG...it transcends anything else I have read in the M/M genre and took me by surprise due to its frank and gritty nature but filled with such passion and a story that could take place anywhere.
At first I thought I was reading a paranormal fantasy (the language and poetic prose along with a Tarot card reading) but once the story went deeper, I realized it was just a spiritual glimpse of what was to come and that nothing could prepare me for the reality of this Dom's fall from his throne at the hands of a tender sub named Beo.
Colt is recognized by his peers as a man who is always in control...someone to be looked up to and in the eyes of his various playthings, his "boys", he is a Master and they all adore him and crave his attention. Meeting the sweet and charismatic Beo was something that took him by surprise and rocked his secure foundation to the core...but the secret this broken young man was hiding and the childhood that had left Colt's damaged might not be something either one could heal from and it was a tragedy waiting to happen.
The sex was raw and graphic (I really didn't know much about the BDSM world for gay men before reading this book and didn't realize how utterly dark and depraved they could be compared to what I have read about M/F arrangements), the players ranging from sensitive and sweet to scary and mean-spirited... and yet it was at times so full of passion and deeply moving that I found myself getting extremely emotionally involved with the characters.
There was a very intense plot involving the dysfunctional families surrounding both Colt and Beo and I was very pleased with how their issues resolved themselves and the outcome of the story was rewarding and uplifting, despite what could have been a very sad and tragic ending.
An excellent book for readers of BDSM, M/M romances or those who have an open mind and are not afraid of something unconventional.
I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.
***** 5 ***** "topping from the bottom and finding truth" stars
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January 31, 2015I don't even know what to rate this. This story put me through the wringer. The author is clearly very talented. This story made me laugh out loud, it made me teary (the ceremony), it made me pissed the hell off. I don't know. The characters - ugh. A deranged psycho who still had some endearing qualities, a sub who was always freaking crying and seemed to have the ability to make even the hardest criminals get all cuddly, an alcoholic best friend, a spiteful ex sub..do you see where I'm going here? It was like a car crash I couldn't look away from. Twice I wanted to quit reading..yeah, that lasted all of two seconds. I think the Colt character was drawn too harshly. He was just...not a likeable character most of the time and I think it was made worse by the story being told in first person. It made him sound even more like an asshole for being proud and unapologetic that he was a raving lunatic and a violent jerk. I still couldn't hate him though. I do think his character needed a bit more balance for me to fully empathize with him and not want to to send Beo running for the hills.
It was obvious alot of work went into this. It's not a simple read. Parts of the story were funny, parts were super corny, parts were over the top, parts of the D/s / M/s dynamic were just huh?? But other parts of the story were just oh so good. See my dilemma? I really don't know how to feel. I'm glad I read it. I would love to read Doc and the biker's story. And poor Richard and James! No! My babies! They need to find love even if it's not with each other (I want them with each other). Lots of potential for a spin off here. I did love the idea of the MCs and did love their ending, even if they both drove me a bit crazy getting there.
It was obvious alot of work went into this. It's not a simple read. Parts of the story were funny, parts were super corny, parts were over the top, parts of the D/s / M/s dynamic were just huh?? But other parts of the story were just oh so good. See my dilemma? I really don't know how to feel. I'm glad I read it. I would love to read Doc and the biker's story. And poor Richard and James! No! My babies! They need to find love even if it's not with each other (I want them with each other). Lots of potential for a spin off here. I did love the idea of the MCs and did love their ending, even if they both drove me a bit crazy getting there.
March 1, 2016
I keep thinking about this book and how I should go about writing a review on it. Every time I start, I decide a few seconds later that my words will never do it justice. It would have been helpful if there were some sort of device to record my memories and emotions so that my reactions to the book could be understood simply by pressing play.
“"The world was dead to me, sounds a dull buzzing and lights a haze of unfocused blurs. Every breath hurt… I wasn’t sure where I was heading ’cause it didn’t matter.”
I can’t begin to describe the torrent of emotions that I experienced reading this story. I felt like every ounce of anger, despair, hope and love that I have ever experienced was wrenched from my heart and soul. Maybe I felt so intensely because it hit a little too close to home, I don’t know.
Consequently, I couldn’t help but fall in love with the characters. Yes, Colt was a raging asshole and all kinds of fucked up, but I kind of like that about him. I like that he was flawed. It gives me hope that there is something or someone out there that can thaw the hearts of all the cynical, angry, cold-hearted bitches of the world. Beo, I just wanted to bundle him up in a warm blanket and protect him from the world.
This story is so many things. Bottom line is that it is… Raw. Brutal. Honest.
So, if you’re like me and like things intense, lustful and angsty, but oh-so-sweet and beautiful, this story will make one hell of a memorable reading experience.
“It was one of the rarest, most beautiful, fucked-up experiences I had ever had.”
“"The world was dead to me, sounds a dull buzzing and lights a haze of unfocused blurs. Every breath hurt… I wasn’t sure where I was heading ’cause it didn’t matter.”
I can’t begin to describe the torrent of emotions that I experienced reading this story. I felt like every ounce of anger, despair, hope and love that I have ever experienced was wrenched from my heart and soul. Maybe I felt so intensely because it hit a little too close to home, I don’t know.
Consequently, I couldn’t help but fall in love with the characters. Yes, Colt was a raging asshole and all kinds of fucked up, but I kind of like that about him. I like that he was flawed. It gives me hope that there is something or someone out there that can thaw the hearts of all the cynical, angry, cold-hearted bitches of the world. Beo, I just wanted to bundle him up in a warm blanket and protect him from the world.
This story is so many things. Bottom line is that it is… Raw. Brutal. Honest.
So, if you’re like me and like things intense, lustful and angsty, but oh-so-sweet and beautiful, this story will make one hell of a memorable reading experience.
“It was one of the rarest, most beautiful, fucked-up experiences I had ever had.”
January 26, 2015
Raw! That's the word I would use to describe the journey I've just been on reading Beo and Colt's story. Wulf Godgluck takes pain, guilt, helplessness, lust, remorse and he flings it in your face. He is not afraid to write about real men who are sometimes jerks, pussies, downright SOB's and let them tell you their story. And he doesn't allow his men to hide behind nice fluffy words, the dialogue was at times crude and in your face but it felt real. And when you think you've just about had enough he hits you with the heart wrenching love these two MC's have for each other and the battle they faced. Great character development and strong secondary characters who I know have a story of their own to tell. The pace was just right not a lot of retrospection just enough to allow us to know the MC's better. The sex scenes were hot and according to a male friend of mine very realistic. There were times when I wanted to bitch slap Colt but he eventually showed why Beo loved him so much. Beo on the other hand held my heart from the get go. I haven't gone in depth with what this story is all about just how it made me feel and this is the talent of this author, he makes you feel, whether it be anger, sadness, frustration, joy, a myriad of emotions all at once. I look forward to the next book in this series with much anticipation.
November 23, 2015
This story had me hooked pretty much from the beginning. I love reading about arseholes getting cut down at the knees, and the intelligence of the person who does the cutting (figuratively of course - although I can do literal, but there's none of that in this story). Beo was just perfect in the way he cut through the bullshit that was Colt's attitude and entitlement.
The characters were both solid from the start and I found them to be exceptionally well developed.
This story had me in tears quite a bit. I've said it before, and I'll repeat myself here, if an author can effortlessly make me weep, they get 5 stars from me.
I was completely invested in every aspect of the story, and thoroughly enjoyed the secondary supporting character point of views. It made the story well rounded and complete (although of course I want to read more from this world).
I loved the growling. God, give me growling, and dirty talk and I burst into flames.
Definitely high heat level for me.
I didn't find the story overly angst even though it was a high angst story. I didn't want to throw anything, or kill off anyone in my imaginary revised version. It was perfect for what it was.
This is going on my Re-read pile, and I would really love a release date for the next story.
The characters were both solid from the start and I found them to be exceptionally well developed.
This story had me in tears quite a bit. I've said it before, and I'll repeat myself here, if an author can effortlessly make me weep, they get 5 stars from me.
I was completely invested in every aspect of the story, and thoroughly enjoyed the secondary supporting character point of views. It made the story well rounded and complete (although of course I want to read more from this world).
I loved the growling. God, give me growling, and dirty talk and I burst into flames.
Definitely high heat level for me.
I didn't find the story overly angst even though it was a high angst story. I didn't want to throw anything, or kill off anyone in my imaginary revised version. It was perfect for what it was.
This is going on my Re-read pile, and I would really love a release date for the next story.
September 30, 2015
This is not a typical fairytale. Not even a little bit. This is more like what you would deem a fairytale if you were reading from the pits of Hell. I of course say that with no malice. I stepped out of my comfort zone for this book. I always say I’ll give any book a chance, once. I had never read Wulf’s work and I knew from what I was told, and other reviews, this was a very dark book. I tiptoes on the line of taboo. There’s parts where the discomfort is slightly unbearable. I won’t lie. It’s extremely graphic. And yet, I couldn’t put it down. I was so curious. Colt and Bao had me utterly intrigued. Bao stole my heart. He was the polar opposite of Colt. Colt is bred from absolute pure evil. He had parents of hate. They had no love for their son. It’s no wonder he’s as broken, dark, dant, and disturbed as he is. It’s also his saving grace. You never wonder why he’s an a-hole. You don’t wonder why he is so malicious. Wulf throws you into it. You get it. You just have to be able to deal with it. Bao is light. He’s hope. He’s strength and he’s Colt’s happy ending, his hero.
In the desperate puddle of fear, hopelessness, and despair there is a love story here. A lesson. Step out of your comfort zone a little. Be open-minded and patient.
WARNING: There may be some triggers for people in this book
In the desperate puddle of fear, hopelessness, and despair there is a love story here. A lesson. Step out of your comfort zone a little. Be open-minded and patient.
WARNING: There may be some triggers for people in this book
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