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The Love of Wicked Men #1.4
The Love of Wicked Men - S01E04
Sid Rivers and Jack Brown are two sides of the same coin. One is a lawyer with his own firm and dreams of money and power; the other is a criminal with a lengthy record and a quest for vengeance. When they meet, sparks fly. But was their meeting an accident? Or, was it planned by the billionaires who want to control their destiny?
The Love of Wicked Men is an erotic journey into the underbelly of the legal profession, the corporate culture of profit-at-any-cost, and the secret world of industrial espionage.
IN THIS With Jack Brown's cover completely blown, it's time for Jack to reel Sid Rivers in, even if he has to break the man to do it. Jeffery Marn knows his firm is under attack. Client's are leaving, his private files are in play, and his senior partners have become targets throughout the South. But he's not going down without a fight. He'll go to any lengths to make sure he survives.
The Love of Wicked Men is an erotic journey into the underbelly of the legal profession, the corporate culture of profit-at-any-cost, and the secret world of industrial espionage.
IN THIS With Jack Brown's cover completely blown, it's time for Jack to reel Sid Rivers in, even if he has to break the man to do it. Jeffery Marn knows his firm is under attack. Client's are leaving, his private files are in play, and his senior partners have become targets throughout the South. But he's not going down without a fight. He'll go to any lengths to make sure he survives.
75 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 13, 2015
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About the author
Brandon Shire
23 books402 followersGreat stories should not depend on gender or sexual preference of a character, but instead upon the strength of the characters and the honesty and urgency of the story.
Brandon Shire proves he understands the complexity of writing LGBT fiction from two very different viewpoints – serious and smexy. His serious fiction is written for those who enjoy a book which explores life’s darker elements in a more literary form, while the smexy fiction is for those who enjoy a graphically erotic romance.
Regardless of the differentiation above, Brandon writes for people who enjoy being challenged, and for those who strive to understand situations they don’t typically encounter. He pens raw, emotional stories about characters which readers will either love or love to hate.
Life and love are pretty damned special, but neither is always perfect. Life can be painful, and real love hard to find. Brandon’s fiction is an exploration of the (sometimes) arduous search for happiness we all desire.
10% of the proceeds from the sale of any of Brandon’s book are donated to LGBT Youth charities.
Learn more about Brandon Shire and the LGBT Youth charities he supports at BrandonShire.com
Brandon Shire proves he understands the complexity of writing LGBT fiction from two very different viewpoints – serious and smexy. His serious fiction is written for those who enjoy a book which explores life’s darker elements in a more literary form, while the smexy fiction is for those who enjoy a graphically erotic romance.
Regardless of the differentiation above, Brandon writes for people who enjoy being challenged, and for those who strive to understand situations they don’t typically encounter. He pens raw, emotional stories about characters which readers will either love or love to hate.
Life and love are pretty damned special, but neither is always perfect. Life can be painful, and real love hard to find. Brandon’s fiction is an exploration of the (sometimes) arduous search for happiness we all desire.
10% of the proceeds from the sale of any of Brandon’s book are donated to LGBT Youth charities.
Learn more about Brandon Shire and the LGBT Youth charities he supports at BrandonShire.com
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March 6, 2015
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Good things come to those who wait! In this case, very good things.
First, Ep 1 of this series is now
permanently FREE everywhere!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P2RR...
Then...
Tense legal manipulations, dojo badassery and a freaking intense sexual dominance encounter that lives up to the name: Wicked Men, make this the episode we've all been waiting for. There are great surprises in store too, especially for Brandon Shire devotees.
Plus, one of my favorite opening lines ever...
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Take a look at my Male/Male Romance Book Blog:
http://www.attentionisarbitrary.com
Good things come to those who wait! In this case, very good things.
First, Ep 1 of this series is now
permanently FREE everywhere!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P2RR...
Then...
Tense legal manipulations, dojo badassery and a freaking intense sexual dominance encounter that lives up to the name: Wicked Men, make this the episode we've all been waiting for. There are great surprises in store too, especially for Brandon Shire devotees.
Plus, one of my favorite opening lines ever...
"You're telling me I'm being attacked by a bunch of goddammed Queers?"
~~~
Take a look at my Male/Male Romance Book Blog:
http://www.attentionisarbitrary.com
March 7, 2015
Holy Shit, this series just gets better and better. We meet an old friend from the author's Afflicted series, and yes, he's still sooo hot!! There are shenanigans afoot at Sid's office, and no, I didn't see it coming, but trust me, Sid aka ******* (nope, not telling, read the damn instalment, and you find out WHO Sid really is, WHERE he's from, WHAT he's done AND his sexual preferences, hehe!!) DEFINITELY needs to watch his back now on 2 fronts, oh and as for tricky Dicky, Larry's hubby and Larry himself, well they're not as clueless or as innocent as they seem......
I have to admit to being completely wrapped up in this series. The writing is, well...let's just say, it's Brandon Shire and we all know how GOOD his writing is, you only have to look at his other stories to see the quality.
I never knew (or perhaps I did but chose not to acknowledge it) how bloody devious some lawyers are...yes, I know we can't tar them all with the same brush, but COME ON!! It's mind boggling!! The lawyers in this serialisation have no morals, no scruples and are as corrupt as hell, and yes, that includes the lady lawyers too. They're like sharks or vultures, take your pick...as soon as they scent blood, they're after their prey, and no-one and nothing stands in their way, they ruin people's lives so casually with a wave of a hand, or the stroke of a pen. They're on a par with sex offenders and murderers as far as I'm concerned, the lowest of the low. Despicable!!
Right, onto the juicy stuff **fans self**, he writes a really hot sex scene does Mr Shire **nods in agreement**. There MAY have been some sex in this one, and it may have involved Sid, Jack and a high-priced prostitute named Frank, and I felt really sorry for Frank, who was being angrily pounded into the mattress by Sid when Jack walks in, and things change around pretty quickly. One of my fave sayings in this instalment was Jack to Frank "He (Sid) thinks the only way he can get to the top, is to be a top. But he's forgotten how much pleasure he had on the bottom."...and yes, I'll leave you to work that one out. Oh, and this instalment ended with a certain someone being kidnapped...**bites fingernails nervously** 5 Uneasy and Fearful stars from me.
I have to admit to being completely wrapped up in this series. The writing is, well...let's just say, it's Brandon Shire and we all know how GOOD his writing is, you only have to look at his other stories to see the quality.
I never knew (or perhaps I did but chose not to acknowledge it) how bloody devious some lawyers are...yes, I know we can't tar them all with the same brush, but COME ON!! It's mind boggling!! The lawyers in this serialisation have no morals, no scruples and are as corrupt as hell, and yes, that includes the lady lawyers too. They're like sharks or vultures, take your pick...as soon as they scent blood, they're after their prey, and no-one and nothing stands in their way, they ruin people's lives so casually with a wave of a hand, or the stroke of a pen. They're on a par with sex offenders and murderers as far as I'm concerned, the lowest of the low. Despicable!!
Right, onto the juicy stuff **fans self**, he writes a really hot sex scene does Mr Shire **nods in agreement**. There MAY have been some sex in this one, and it may have involved Sid, Jack and a high-priced prostitute named Frank, and I felt really sorry for Frank, who was being angrily pounded into the mattress by Sid when Jack walks in, and things change around pretty quickly. One of my fave sayings in this instalment was Jack to Frank "He (Sid) thinks the only way he can get to the top, is to be a top. But he's forgotten how much pleasure he had on the bottom."...and yes, I'll leave you to work that one out. Oh, and this instalment ended with a certain someone being kidnapped...**bites fingernails nervously** 5 Uneasy and Fearful stars from me.
July 3, 2016
Things are starting to happen with romantic feelings and Sid needing to learn a lesson on humility. Sid's kidnapping should help with that, too.
March 6, 2015
This serial is an unparalleled tour de force, testosterone laden, legal/industrial espionage, erotic thriller so totally unlike anything I've ever read!
I can feel the power, hubris, and desire for control of these characters, accented with an extreme thirst for revenge, coming right off the pages at me, grabbing me by throat and not letting go, until I'm anxiously, expectantly, turning each page wanting to see where they're going, what they're doing and how it's all unraveling for them.
The sheer darkness of an unseen hand somehow controlling a final outcome overshadows everything, to the point that I want to scream at them, slap them silly and yell at them. But it's so delicious to let it unfold under the master hand of Mr. Shire that I'm completely spellbound.
The cast of supporting characters is fantastic and there are dark horses in these characters that I'm dying to know how they fit into this puzzle. Larry and his husband Richard; Cheryl, Sid's assistant; Mark Wessman; Lori!!!. And then there's Drake and Sweeny! What a fantastic story those two have to tell!
I was completely blown away when Jack and Sid finally have their moment. It was so much what I expected, and yet so, so much more. To have it come to fruition in such an explosive manner with Jack taking complete, total control of the situation and have Sid so demeaned, as he demeans his rent-boys, was freakin' ROCKIN', and to also have the poetic justice of having Sid being watched as he was controlled in the same way Jack was made to watch the debauched scene with Raja... well, that was brilliant!
Where is this going? I don't know. What I do know is that I'm on this ride until it enters the station and the lap bars come up and I will sorely regret an ending. These are characters that will definitely stay with me and that I will compare others to.
I can feel the power, hubris, and desire for control of these characters, accented with an extreme thirst for revenge, coming right off the pages at me, grabbing me by throat and not letting go, until I'm anxiously, expectantly, turning each page wanting to see where they're going, what they're doing and how it's all unraveling for them.
The sheer darkness of an unseen hand somehow controlling a final outcome overshadows everything, to the point that I want to scream at them, slap them silly and yell at them. But it's so delicious to let it unfold under the master hand of Mr. Shire that I'm completely spellbound.
The cast of supporting characters is fantastic and there are dark horses in these characters that I'm dying to know how they fit into this puzzle. Larry and his husband Richard; Cheryl, Sid's assistant; Mark Wessman; Lori!!!. And then there's Drake and Sweeny! What a fantastic story those two have to tell!
I was completely blown away when Jack and Sid finally have their moment. It was so much what I expected, and yet so, so much more. To have it come to fruition in such an explosive manner with Jack taking complete, total control of the situation and have Sid so demeaned, as he demeans his rent-boys, was freakin' ROCKIN', and to also have the poetic justice of having Sid being watched as he was controlled in the same way Jack was made to watch the debauched scene with Raja... well, that was brilliant!
Where is this going? I don't know. What I do know is that I'm on this ride until it enters the station and the lap bars come up and I will sorely regret an ending. These are characters that will definitely stay with me and that I will compare others to.
May 16, 2015
Everything feels real. Everything is, frankly, jacked up. Expectations are falsely portrayed and just as falsely met. To say things are complicated? Fuggedaboutit, we're so far beyond that now.
We learn more about the pasts of both Jack and Sid in this episode. We also learn the history behind some of people in their lives. We also get glimpses of how alike they really are. Now, if only all those complications and histories would take a hike, maybe they'd be able to see that for themselves.
The mystery keeps unraveling while still maintaining such a tight hold on the story, revealing as many secrets as questions asked. I love that. Give me answers but then ask me more questions, never letting up.
That's actually a great way to describe this episode and the series as a whole: it never lets up. Ever. The tension and sexiness, the constant uncertainty about who's who and why they're there, and the ever changing role of who's the "bad" guy and who's the "good" guy.
Oh, and this is hot.
Once again, Shire's smooth writing, fantastic structure and pace, and realistic dialogue all lead to a delectable reading experience.
Oh oh oh!! One of my fave cameos ever. A brilliant literary easter egg!!
We learn more about the pasts of both Jack and Sid in this episode. We also learn the history behind some of people in their lives. We also get glimpses of how alike they really are. Now, if only all those complications and histories would take a hike, maybe they'd be able to see that for themselves.
The mystery keeps unraveling while still maintaining such a tight hold on the story, revealing as many secrets as questions asked. I love that. Give me answers but then ask me more questions, never letting up.
That's actually a great way to describe this episode and the series as a whole: it never lets up. Ever. The tension and sexiness, the constant uncertainty about who's who and why they're there, and the ever changing role of who's the "bad" guy and who's the "good" guy.
Oh, and this is hot.
Once again, Shire's smooth writing, fantastic structure and pace, and realistic dialogue all lead to a delectable reading experience.
Oh oh oh!! One of my fave cameos ever. A brilliant literary easter egg!!
March 19, 2017
2nd read:
MMRG Ultimate Challenge, February 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018. February/March Bonus. State, Alabama.
1st read:
Buddy read with Nadine.
I'm feeling sorry for that dirtbag Sid for three reasons:
1) His sob story
2) now that the bodies are starting to pile up, he seems an underdog
3) he's not as smart as he thinks he is. He's arrogant and he underestimated people. This is his weakness
MMRG Ultimate Challenge, February 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018. February/March Bonus. State, Alabama.
1st read:
Buddy read with Nadine.
I'm feeling sorry for that dirtbag Sid for three reasons:
1) His sob story
2) now that the bodies are starting to pile up, he seems an underdog
3) he's not as smart as he thinks he is. He's arrogant and he underestimated people. This is his weakness
March 7, 2015
Man, do I love me some Brandon Shire! Always have, so when I saw this book had just come out I grabbed it and read it at lunch. As usual, Shire didn't disappoint.
Sid Rivers gets what's coming to him in this one, and the lessons are well-served. The intrigue also continues to build, with one hell of a cliff hanger at the end. Can't wait for episode five.
Great characters, solid writing and hot scenes...what more could a reader ask for? If you haven't started this serial, do so now. You won't be disappointed.
Merged review:
Man, do I love me some Brandon Shire! Always have, so when I saw this book had just come out I grabbed it and read it at lunch. As usual, Shire didn't disappoint.
Sid Rivers gets what's coming to him in this one, and the lessons are well-served. The intrigue also continues to build, with one hell of a cliff hanger at the end. Can't wait for episode five.
Great characters, solid writing and hot scenes...what more could a reader ask for? If you haven't started this serial, do so now. You won't be disappointed
Sid Rivers gets what's coming to him in this one, and the lessons are well-served. The intrigue also continues to build, with one hell of a cliff hanger at the end. Can't wait for episode five.
Great characters, solid writing and hot scenes...what more could a reader ask for? If you haven't started this serial, do so now. You won't be disappointed.
Merged review:
Man, do I love me some Brandon Shire! Always have, so when I saw this book had just come out I grabbed it and read it at lunch. As usual, Shire didn't disappoint.
Sid Rivers gets what's coming to him in this one, and the lessons are well-served. The intrigue also continues to build, with one hell of a cliff hanger at the end. Can't wait for episode five.
Great characters, solid writing and hot scenes...what more could a reader ask for? If you haven't started this serial, do so now. You won't be disappointed
March 18, 2015
Well, well, well this is building momentum like a runaway freight train, but in a good way. This time the characters and the reader are free falling with no idea where the landing will be.
Sid's raison d'etre is revealed. It's chilling and sad, but it still did not make me like him. However, I admire him, but from a far like I would a shark.
This story is very complex, but that is just the way I like it. Now I am hoping for Jack's reveals, as well as the rest of his crew. Oh, just my take on Larry, he is the snake in the grass that I would not like meet.
Sid's raison d'etre is revealed. It's chilling and sad, but it still did not make me like him. However, I admire him, but from a far like I would a shark.
This story is very complex, but that is just the way I like it. Now I am hoping for Jack's reveals, as well as the rest of his crew. Oh, just my take on Larry, he is the snake in the grass that I would not like meet.
April 9, 2015
I love where the series is going, but this one fell a little flat for me. As a whole the complete series will be a great read. I love a good espionage novel especially with all the intrigue and hotness. Brandon does a great job with this roller-coaster ride. Oh, and HUNTER...Sweet!
I'm just not sure I can only read this one-at-a-time :(
I'm just not sure I can only read this one-at-a-time :(
March 3, 2015
Another episode full of intrigue, lust, suspicion and greed. A much loved cameo and a dose of humiliation also play out. Review on release day, 4 March. See link above in profile if you wish.
March 19, 2015
4 star review by Amber
Ok, so real talk. I was a little bit bored with this episode, but I still LOVED it, if that makes any sense at all. It kills me that Sid is such a bastard, it really does. But I love it too. It’s such a conundrum.
In this episode we get a little insight to why Sid is the way he is. Having had a very rough childhood and feeling irrationally responsible for his sister’s disappearance he’s buried all those feelings in his bastard persona. And he makes no apologies for it.
Philip Marns is now fully aware of who is trying to bring him down and goes as far as to ask Sid to meet him at his office so they can size each other up.
Sid let’s Marns get to him and to release some of his tension goes to the gym to spar. Jack follows him and they have an explosive fight in front of all the gym patrons. We also have an appearance from an awesome character from the Afflicted series. I loved that little addition.
We get a lot of Jack’s emotions in this episode which was a nice surprise. It’s obvious he’s letting his feelings for Sid seep into his mission. And HOLY HELL we get our first sexual encounter between these two men and it is everything you could have wanted and more. After Sid swears up and down that he’s a top what Jack makes him see and admit to was ground breaking. So good.
Like always I am looking forward to Episode 5….bring it on!!!!!
A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews, author interviews, guestposts and giveaways!
Ok, so real talk. I was a little bit bored with this episode, but I still LOVED it, if that makes any sense at all. It kills me that Sid is such a bastard, it really does. But I love it too. It’s such a conundrum.
In this episode we get a little insight to why Sid is the way he is. Having had a very rough childhood and feeling irrationally responsible for his sister’s disappearance he’s buried all those feelings in his bastard persona. And he makes no apologies for it.
Philip Marns is now fully aware of who is trying to bring him down and goes as far as to ask Sid to meet him at his office so they can size each other up.
Sid let’s Marns get to him and to release some of his tension goes to the gym to spar. Jack follows him and they have an explosive fight in front of all the gym patrons. We also have an appearance from an awesome character from the Afflicted series. I loved that little addition.
We get a lot of Jack’s emotions in this episode which was a nice surprise. It’s obvious he’s letting his feelings for Sid seep into his mission. And HOLY HELL we get our first sexual encounter between these two men and it is everything you could have wanted and more. After Sid swears up and down that he’s a top what Jack makes him see and admit to was ground breaking. So good.
Like always I am looking forward to Episode 5….bring it on!!!!!
A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews, author interviews, guestposts and giveaways!
July 2, 2015
Can I get you a snack? Something to drink?
Please make sure all needs have been met before fastening your seatbelts. You’re about to go for one hell of a ride.
Before we begin, let’s get one thing straight. If you’re looking for a handsome hero or think this is good vs. evil, you would be wrong.
No ‘good’ guys race in to save the day.
As the title clearly states, these are Wicked men. You will meet big bad men who will do dreadful things while the high-speed plot takes you on a demon drop ride.
Sound like fun? Yeah, I thought so too.
Full review of Season One coming soon....
Please make sure all needs have been met before fastening your seatbelts. You’re about to go for one hell of a ride.
Before we begin, let’s get one thing straight. If you’re looking for a handsome hero or think this is good vs. evil, you would be wrong.
No ‘good’ guys race in to save the day.
As the title clearly states, these are Wicked men. You will meet big bad men who will do dreadful things while the high-speed plot takes you on a demon drop ride.
Sound like fun? Yeah, I thought so too.
Full review of Season One coming soon....
April 24, 2015
Wow. Part 4 totally redeemed this series for me after the disappointment of Part 3. The scene at the dojo with Sid and Jack was excellent and the reappearance of Richard was great also. And of course the hotel scene was all it needed to be and then some. On to Part 5!
May 3, 2015
You can find my review of episodes 3 and 4 of “The Love of Wicked Men” on my web site.
May 2, 2015
Wow! That was hot!
February 17, 2016
This series just gets better with each book, i'm actually gutted there are only two books left to read now.
June 12, 2015
Read my review of Season One at LeAnn's Book Reviews
August 19, 2015
see box set for my review
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