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Home and Heart
Is it possible to find the heart’s home twice in a lifetime?
Six years ago, Sawyer Burroughs’s life fell apart. His soul mate and husband of four years died of cancer, and he fell into depression… and a bottle. It’s taken six years, but he’s turned his life around and is ready to start again on the other side of the country.
In his new apartment, he’s welcomed by his young and carefree neighbor, Derek, from across the hall. Derek is eager to make Sawyer feel welcome and even offers him a place to stay when Sawyer arrives ahead of his furniture.
The upstairs neighbors are just as friendly, and soon Sawyer finds a place with the friends-with-benefits threesome. He’s not the shy, vanilla lover they think he is, though, and he’s hiding more than a pair of nipple rings. As it happens, the guys have kinky secrets of their own, but for four men to make a BDSM relationship last, they’ll have to figure some things out.
Six years ago, Sawyer Burroughs’s life fell apart. His soul mate and husband of four years died of cancer, and he fell into depression… and a bottle. It’s taken six years, but he’s turned his life around and is ready to start again on the other side of the country.
In his new apartment, he’s welcomed by his young and carefree neighbor, Derek, from across the hall. Derek is eager to make Sawyer feel welcome and even offers him a place to stay when Sawyer arrives ahead of his furniture.
The upstairs neighbors are just as friendly, and soon Sawyer finds a place with the friends-with-benefits threesome. He’s not the shy, vanilla lover they think he is, though, and he’s hiding more than a pair of nipple rings. As it happens, the guys have kinky secrets of their own, but for four men to make a BDSM relationship last, they’ll have to figure some things out.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 25, 2018
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About the author
Sean Michael
652 books1,209 followersOften referred to as "Space Cowboy" and "Gangsta of Love" while still striving for the moniker of "Maurice," Sean Michael spends his days surfing, smutting, organizing his immense gourd collection and fantasizing about one day retiring on a small secluded island peopled entirely by horseshoe crabs. While collecting vast amounts of vintage gay pulp novels and mood rings, Sean whiles away the hours between dropping the f-bomb and persuing the kama sutra by channeling the long lost spirit of John Wayne and singing along with the soundtrack to "Chicago."
A long-time writer of complicated haiku, currently Sean is attempting to learn the advanced arts of plate spinning and soap carving sex toys.
Barring any of that? He'll stick with writing his stories, thanks, and rubbing pretty bodies together to see if they spark.
A long-time writer of complicated haiku, currently Sean is attempting to learn the advanced arts of plate spinning and soap carving sex toys.
Barring any of that? He'll stick with writing his stories, thanks, and rubbing pretty bodies together to see if they spark.
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December 26, 2018
We needed way more story. I was expecting a love story with at least a little depth but it’s just a mess kid of smut with some honestly interesting characters which is a disappointment
February 7, 2019
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
Let’s be clear: there are sexytimes here from almost the first moment. At twenty-two, Derek is young, but his attraction to Sawyer makes him willing to take Dom cues from Luke. Derek’s constant attention and tenderness is a balm to Sawyer’s needy soul, and helps Sawyer overcome his guilt regarding his grief. As Sawyer begins to share his history, it’s clear that he’s missing the 24/7 life of service he had with his husband, so Luke begins training Derek into being the Dom Sawyer needs. It’s actually a lot more subtle than I’m stating—and they organically fall into a pair, who sometimes plays with Luke and Benny. Benny, for his part, is a big bruising mover, but Luke’s bigger and takes him in hand whenever necessary. Still, Benny thinks he’s not as good a sub as Sawyer is—and he wonders if Luke will eventually prefer Sawyer. So, there are growing pains to this dynamic, but Luke’s good at shutting down Benny’s fears, and Derek’s good at reading Sawyer’s needs and taking control of his pleasure.
Read Veronica’s review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
Let’s be clear: there are sexytimes here from almost the first moment. At twenty-two, Derek is young, but his attraction to Sawyer makes him willing to take Dom cues from Luke. Derek’s constant attention and tenderness is a balm to Sawyer’s needy soul, and helps Sawyer overcome his guilt regarding his grief. As Sawyer begins to share his history, it’s clear that he’s missing the 24/7 life of service he had with his husband, so Luke begins training Derek into being the Dom Sawyer needs. It’s actually a lot more subtle than I’m stating—and they organically fall into a pair, who sometimes plays with Luke and Benny. Benny, for his part, is a big bruising mover, but Luke’s bigger and takes him in hand whenever necessary. Still, Benny thinks he’s not as good a sub as Sawyer is—and he wonders if Luke will eventually prefer Sawyer. So, there are growing pains to this dynamic, but Luke’s good at shutting down Benny’s fears, and Derek’s good at reading Sawyer’s needs and taking control of his pleasure.
Read Veronica’s review in its entirety here.
December 7, 2018
Premise of the book is Sawyer moves into his new home after packing up and moving across country. He is invited to a “get to know you” BBQ and realizes there is more going on with his new neighbors than he ever anticipated. After dinner, Derek paves the way for Benny and Luke, and in a week everyone is in one happy snuggle pile in Sawyer’s king-size bed.
The plot summarized in the book blurb is a bit misleading. Yes, that is kinda what happens – but it’s mostly 200 pages of sex. Sex in Derek’s apartment, sex in Luke’s apartment, sex on the new couch, sex on the new bed, sex on the floor, sex on the table, BDSM sex…
Basically it’s a story of insta-love, four way sex, BDSM tendencies, a Dom training in a new Dom, some very slight worries, and yes, happy ever after’s. There are no Big Misunderstandings, the angst is slight and topic appropriate, the guys all have their own personalities and it works.
If you want a book with more substance, perhaps look elsewhere. If you like your guys hot, the sex hotter and to heck with a traditional romance, this might be for you.
Review is cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews
A copy of the book was provided by the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
The plot summarized in the book blurb is a bit misleading. Yes, that is kinda what happens – but it’s mostly 200 pages of sex. Sex in Derek’s apartment, sex in Luke’s apartment, sex on the new couch, sex on the new bed, sex on the floor, sex on the table, BDSM sex…
Basically it’s a story of insta-love, four way sex, BDSM tendencies, a Dom training in a new Dom, some very slight worries, and yes, happy ever after’s. There are no Big Misunderstandings, the angst is slight and topic appropriate, the guys all have their own personalities and it works.
If you want a book with more substance, perhaps look elsewhere. If you like your guys hot, the sex hotter and to heck with a traditional romance, this might be for you.
Review is cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews
A copy of the book was provided by the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
December 28, 2018
Reviewed by Jenn
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sawyer has left behind everyone and everything after moving across the country. Saying goodbye to the memory of his late husband, their life, and lifestyle together and the darkness that came after is very difficult. When Sawyer moves into his apartment in a converted house, he meets the three other men that live in the house.
Derek, Benny, and Luke have a friends with benefits arrangement that they’re more than happy to include Sawyer in. Sawyer connects very quickly with Derek and it becomes obvious there is more than friendship on the horizon. As Luke helps Derek discover Sawyer’s true passion, the men grow even closer.
This is an interesting take on a BDSM poly relationship. There are clearly two couples making up the foursome and while all four men share a physical bond...there is an extra spark when they break into pairs. Watching Derek and Sawyer fall hard and fast for each other is as sweet as it is sexy.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sawyer has left behind everyone and everything after moving across the country. Saying goodbye to the memory of his late husband, their life, and lifestyle together and the darkness that came after is very difficult. When Sawyer moves into his apartment in a converted house, he meets the three other men that live in the house.
Derek, Benny, and Luke have a friends with benefits arrangement that they’re more than happy to include Sawyer in. Sawyer connects very quickly with Derek and it becomes obvious there is more than friendship on the horizon. As Luke helps Derek discover Sawyer’s true passion, the men grow even closer.
This is an interesting take on a BDSM poly relationship. There are clearly two couples making up the foursome and while all four men share a physical bond...there is an extra spark when they break into pairs. Watching Derek and Sawyer fall hard and fast for each other is as sweet as it is sexy.
January 11, 2019
I weirdly enjoyed this quite a bit despite the odd relationship dynamic. Sawyer moves across the country after his Dom and husband dies of cancer and despite leaving the lifestyle behind, he falls in with his neighbors who all seem to be friends with benefits, although the guy across the hall seem oblivious to the BDSM vibe the other two have or that they are even a serious couple, however he is enamoured of Sawyer right away. Evan the other Dom recognizes Sawyers submissiveness and while they all play together, Even goes about educating Derek on how to be a Dom and give Sawyer what he needs as a submissive while they all continue to play together. So overall, I liked the idea of an older (32 to Derek's 22) submissive kind of "teaching" a younger Dom how to give him what he needs. Obviously Evan was most of it, but it was still a different take on "I know what I'm doing, I'm a natural, I don't need no stinkin' advice" trope that you usually get.
February 23, 2021
Not exactely what I expected it to be, but maybe it was just me. I haven't read any Sean Michael in a while.
While the story wasn't very deep, it was still sweet and easy to read. The four men involved were all likable enough. And they worked together, so that's a plus.
Another plus I want to add for the overall open-minded and positive atmosphere all around. Probably not a book I'll remember for long, but it was an enjoyable read.
So if you are looking for a kinky, fast paced and sweet novelette with lots of sex and talking of sex, here you go - that's your book then.
While the story wasn't very deep, it was still sweet and easy to read. The four men involved were all likable enough. And they worked together, so that's a plus.
Another plus I want to add for the overall open-minded and positive atmosphere all around. Probably not a book I'll remember for long, but it was an enjoyable read.
So if you are looking for a kinky, fast paced and sweet novelette with lots of sex and talking of sex, here you go - that's your book then.
December 27, 2018
I received a free copy to read and review for Wicked Reads
I love books by Sean Michael because they take me away from my real life and let me get away and not have to read anything deep or complicated or whatnot. I know what I am getting from Sean Michael, lots of hot dirty sex, insta love and very little drama or angst. That is exactly what we get with this book too. Sawyer, Derek, Luke and Benny are all my ideal men and their hot relationships and sex scenes were enough to keep me warm on a cold winter day! If you want a story with a lot of plot or deep characters this isn't for you but if you want a lot of hot steaminess this is for you!
I love books by Sean Michael because they take me away from my real life and let me get away and not have to read anything deep or complicated or whatnot. I know what I am getting from Sean Michael, lots of hot dirty sex, insta love and very little drama or angst. That is exactly what we get with this book too. Sawyer, Derek, Luke and Benny are all my ideal men and their hot relationships and sex scenes were enough to keep me warm on a cold winter day! If you want a story with a lot of plot or deep characters this isn't for you but if you want a lot of hot steaminess this is for you!
December 21, 2018
In Home and Heart, Sean Michael explores a concept that’s new to me – how polyamory and BDSM might intersect. The trust required in a Dom/sub relationship often demands exclusivity, or at least a formal agreement that the sub is willing to be shared. (Think, “my Master,” or “my boy.”) But, in those polyamorous relationships where committed partners are free to explore other relationships, such possessiveness can create problems. So I was fascinated to see if, and how, Sean Michael would work the dichotomy.
As Home opens, Sawyer has moved cross country for a fresh start. Sean Michael informs us Sawyer is “a widower, a recovering alcoholic and a bit of a hermit” who has rented one of four units in a converted house. Day one he meets Derek, his attractive neighbor.
Derek informs Sawyer that Benny and Luke, their upstairs neighbors, are “friends with benefits.” Not only isn’t Sawyer shocked, he’s ready to bed Derek as soon as the man shows interest. It seems surprising, therefore, that he’s embarrassed when Benny and Luke see them in the act. Readers soon learn his prior Dom was a private man.
But as matters progress – and boy, do they progress in delightfully specific detail- readers discover that each man has unmet needs, which the addition of Sawyer may just solve. As Luke thinks to himself, “there are as many types of subs as there were subs!” While Derek and Sawyer love to serve each other, Benny and Luke prefer to tease and tussle.
The author offers a quick but understandable progression of the four men’s intimacy, with a peek at the insecurities this new arrangement stirs. For example, Benny (watching Sawyer) wonders if he’s sufficiently subservient. Yet the mood remains light and easy, fun and sassy.
It’s quite difficult for an author to describe intimacy with eight arms, legs, and eyes, four… well, you get the idea… yet Sean Michael manages scenes with the clarity of a photographer. We know every component of who is doing what to whom. Phew, bring the wet wipes along!
Difficult concepts are described with the simplicity of ordinary men. “‘You’ve already learned the most important lesson for being a Dom,’” Luke informs Derek… “‘You’re listening to your sub.’” “‘Isn’t that true for being anyone’s lover?’” Derek asks. “‘It should be Dee, it really should be. But it goes double for being a Dom,’” Luke replies.
If you’re into BDSM or polyamory and want to stretch your limits, try Home and Heart. Your mind (or other parts) might just get blown.
As Home opens, Sawyer has moved cross country for a fresh start. Sean Michael informs us Sawyer is “a widower, a recovering alcoholic and a bit of a hermit” who has rented one of four units in a converted house. Day one he meets Derek, his attractive neighbor.
Derek informs Sawyer that Benny and Luke, their upstairs neighbors, are “friends with benefits.” Not only isn’t Sawyer shocked, he’s ready to bed Derek as soon as the man shows interest. It seems surprising, therefore, that he’s embarrassed when Benny and Luke see them in the act. Readers soon learn his prior Dom was a private man.
But as matters progress – and boy, do they progress in delightfully specific detail- readers discover that each man has unmet needs, which the addition of Sawyer may just solve. As Luke thinks to himself, “there are as many types of subs as there were subs!” While Derek and Sawyer love to serve each other, Benny and Luke prefer to tease and tussle.
The author offers a quick but understandable progression of the four men’s intimacy, with a peek at the insecurities this new arrangement stirs. For example, Benny (watching Sawyer) wonders if he’s sufficiently subservient. Yet the mood remains light and easy, fun and sassy.
It’s quite difficult for an author to describe intimacy with eight arms, legs, and eyes, four… well, you get the idea… yet Sean Michael manages scenes with the clarity of a photographer. We know every component of who is doing what to whom. Phew, bring the wet wipes along!
Difficult concepts are described with the simplicity of ordinary men. “‘You’ve already learned the most important lesson for being a Dom,’” Luke informs Derek… “‘You’re listening to your sub.’” “‘Isn’t that true for being anyone’s lover?’” Derek asks. “‘It should be Dee, it really should be. But it goes double for being a Dom,’” Luke replies.
If you’re into BDSM or polyamory and want to stretch your limits, try Home and Heart. Your mind (or other parts) might just get blown.
December 22, 2018
I have to say that this was a very, very sexy read. Not only does this story include two couples but it also the four of them as a foursome as well. It has some mild to medium BDSM in it but for the most part that is pretty low key as far as BDSM goes. Sean Michael truly wrote a fabulous book with this story. It is one of those books where you are rooting for all of the main characters.
Sawyer needed a change. After losing his husband a few years ago, he decided it was time to have a fresh start. After losing his husband to cancer, Sawyer started drinking heavily until he realizes what his life has become. That is where the new start comes into play. So that is when he sells his house and all the belongings inside of it and moves to a new city.
When he arrives he is both scared and excited. He has just the belongings in his vehicle and still had to purchase his new furniture but for the most part, he is happy for the new lease on life. After arriving at His new apartment, he immediately meets his new neighbor.
Derek knows from the first moment hat he meets Sawyer that he wants to get to know him better. Once he realizes that Sawyer does not have furniture yet, he will not allow him to stay in an empty apartment when he can stay more comfortably at his apartment. Though Sawyer is reculant at first, he agreed.
Once he and Derek get to know one another a little better, Derek decides that Sawyer needs a welcome to the neighborhood grilling, get to know you better, cookout with two of the people Derek is closest too. Benny and Luke are the other neighbors that share a back yard with Derek. Not only that but the three of them play often together and Derek believes that Sawyer would be a great addition to their threesome.
Will Sawyer agree to join the three of them and make it a fourseom? What will happen once Derek and Sawyer get to know one another better? Will Luke and Benny be receptive to having Sawyer join in their fun?
These are all questions you will get the answers to once you read the book. Not to mention some questions you may have of your own. I truly enjoyed this read. Sean Michael did an amazing job on it. I look forward to more books by Sean in the future!!
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
Sawyer needed a change. After losing his husband a few years ago, he decided it was time to have a fresh start. After losing his husband to cancer, Sawyer started drinking heavily until he realizes what his life has become. That is where the new start comes into play. So that is when he sells his house and all the belongings inside of it and moves to a new city.
When he arrives he is both scared and excited. He has just the belongings in his vehicle and still had to purchase his new furniture but for the most part, he is happy for the new lease on life. After arriving at His new apartment, he immediately meets his new neighbor.
Derek knows from the first moment hat he meets Sawyer that he wants to get to know him better. Once he realizes that Sawyer does not have furniture yet, he will not allow him to stay in an empty apartment when he can stay more comfortably at his apartment. Though Sawyer is reculant at first, he agreed.
Once he and Derek get to know one another a little better, Derek decides that Sawyer needs a welcome to the neighborhood grilling, get to know you better, cookout with two of the people Derek is closest too. Benny and Luke are the other neighbors that share a back yard with Derek. Not only that but the three of them play often together and Derek believes that Sawyer would be a great addition to their threesome.
Will Sawyer agree to join the three of them and make it a fourseom? What will happen once Derek and Sawyer get to know one another better? Will Luke and Benny be receptive to having Sawyer join in their fun?
These are all questions you will get the answers to once you read the book. Not to mention some questions you may have of your own. I truly enjoyed this read. Sean Michael did an amazing job on it. I look forward to more books by Sean in the future!!
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
December 30, 2018
4 Stars!
Sawyer moves across the country to start his life anew. When he rents an apartment in a converted house, he finds more than he ever expected. Derek, who lives across the hall from him welcomes him to their building and lets Sawyer know that he's in a friends-with-benefits relationship with the other two neighbors in the house, Luke and Benny.
Like many books by this author, it is heavy on sex. Derek helps break the ice and gets Sawyer comfortable with him. Once he's more comfortable with Derek, he eases into getting to know Luke and Benny better as well. The dynamics of the relationships of Derek, Luke, and Benny are a little unclear at the beginning other than they have a friends-with-benefits arrangement. Once Luke recognizes that Sawyer is a sub, the dynamics change quite a bit and we get a better understanding of the relationships these men have with each other. Luke and Benny are a couple, as are Derek and Sawyer, but they all play together from time to time. It made for an interesting read with two couples who routinely play together.
I liked that Sawyer was forthcoming once someone asked about his past and wasn't afraid to tell Derek his wants and needs as their relationship progressed. I liked that they had an experienced Dom in Luke to help guide Derek when he needed it. I liked that Luke backed off and allowed Derek and Sawyer to sort out their own relationship and that he took measures to reassure Benny when he was feeling insecure. Derek and Sawyer's relationship progressed quickly, but then when you're spending that much time together, things can get intense.
If you're a fan of Sean Michael, you will most likely enjoy this story. It's an easy, hot read with no angst and I enjoyed it.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
Sawyer moves across the country to start his life anew. When he rents an apartment in a converted house, he finds more than he ever expected. Derek, who lives across the hall from him welcomes him to their building and lets Sawyer know that he's in a friends-with-benefits relationship with the other two neighbors in the house, Luke and Benny.
Like many books by this author, it is heavy on sex. Derek helps break the ice and gets Sawyer comfortable with him. Once he's more comfortable with Derek, he eases into getting to know Luke and Benny better as well. The dynamics of the relationships of Derek, Luke, and Benny are a little unclear at the beginning other than they have a friends-with-benefits arrangement. Once Luke recognizes that Sawyer is a sub, the dynamics change quite a bit and we get a better understanding of the relationships these men have with each other. Luke and Benny are a couple, as are Derek and Sawyer, but they all play together from time to time. It made for an interesting read with two couples who routinely play together.
I liked that Sawyer was forthcoming once someone asked about his past and wasn't afraid to tell Derek his wants and needs as their relationship progressed. I liked that they had an experienced Dom in Luke to help guide Derek when he needed it. I liked that Luke backed off and allowed Derek and Sawyer to sort out their own relationship and that he took measures to reassure Benny when he was feeling insecure. Derek and Sawyer's relationship progressed quickly, but then when you're spending that much time together, things can get intense.
If you're a fan of Sean Michael, you will most likely enjoy this story. It's an easy, hot read with no angst and I enjoyed it.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
January 7, 2019
Independent reviewer for Divine Magazine, I was gifted my copy of this book.
For the most part, I DID enjoy this. Mostly.
I will always say I like my male/male books on the more explicit side, and I will make no apologies for that. More sexy time is always better for me, SO LONG as the story can carry it. However, HERE, I found that while there is a lot of sex, it's not carried well by the story. What is here is good, and it's well written and super sexy, but I just felt the overall story gets lost somewhere along the way.
Sawyer's husband died 6 years ago, and he took to the bottle to literally drown his sorrows. Now, he's sober and ups and moves clear across the country for a new start. That there are three guys in the building with a friends with benefit type arrangement, helps Sawyer a lot.
The type of relationship Sawyer had with his husband, the depth of that, creeps out slowly, as does the depth of the relationship between Benny and Luke, and I did like that. I LOVED that Luke and Benny were well established and Derek their sometime third. LOVED that Luke saw that Sawyer was a sub, very quickly, and that he began teaching Derek to be Sawyer's Dom. Loved that Derek didn't even KNOW he wanted to be a Dom, before Sawyer. I loved that once in, Derek was adamant that Sawyer was HIS and HIS alone and HE would be the one to give Sawyer what he needed, even if Derek wasn't keen on whatever that might be.
So, what is here is great, brilliant and all that but I just felt the STORY, Sawyer's story, about moving across the country for a new start, coming out of his shell, was lost in all that, very well written and delivered, sex.
And if I say there is too much sex, you gotta know there is a lot!
All four guys do get a say, and I did finish it in one sitting. Enjoyable enough for that so
3 solid stars
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For the most part, I DID enjoy this. Mostly.
I will always say I like my male/male books on the more explicit side, and I will make no apologies for that. More sexy time is always better for me, SO LONG as the story can carry it. However, HERE, I found that while there is a lot of sex, it's not carried well by the story. What is here is good, and it's well written and super sexy, but I just felt the overall story gets lost somewhere along the way.
Sawyer's husband died 6 years ago, and he took to the bottle to literally drown his sorrows. Now, he's sober and ups and moves clear across the country for a new start. That there are three guys in the building with a friends with benefit type arrangement, helps Sawyer a lot.
The type of relationship Sawyer had with his husband, the depth of that, creeps out slowly, as does the depth of the relationship between Benny and Luke, and I did like that. I LOVED that Luke and Benny were well established and Derek their sometime third. LOVED that Luke saw that Sawyer was a sub, very quickly, and that he began teaching Derek to be Sawyer's Dom. Loved that Derek didn't even KNOW he wanted to be a Dom, before Sawyer. I loved that once in, Derek was adamant that Sawyer was HIS and HIS alone and HE would be the one to give Sawyer what he needed, even if Derek wasn't keen on whatever that might be.
So, what is here is great, brilliant and all that but I just felt the STORY, Sawyer's story, about moving across the country for a new start, coming out of his shell, was lost in all that, very well written and delivered, sex.
And if I say there is too much sex, you gotta know there is a lot!
All four guys do get a say, and I did finish it in one sitting. Enjoyable enough for that so
3 solid stars
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December 29, 2018
Sean Michael seems to be horribly wrong for me more often than not, but when he's not he's really hot.
I bought the book because I thought it was about a triangle, but it was actually a foursome/two couples kind of story.
It's pretty much entirely sex. They start fucking in the second chapter, and I think there is barely one that's not at least 50% sex.
But it worked for me, because the characters are really very sweet and nice and adorable. It helps that the sex is extremely hot and hits all my right buttons.
The couples are both Dom/sub sets that have very different dynamics and a lot the book is actually couple sex with a bunch of foursome scenes sprinkled in. But the book actually does manage to squeeze some character development into the non-sex parts and it's also pretty fun to see how Derek figures out how to be a Dom for Sawyer, even though it's highly time-lapsed, and please don't start looking for realism in the BDSM or in any of the story, really.
It's just a highly sexual, kinky feel good story, though there is no pain play (unless you count the piercing) if that's not your thing.
I bought the book because I thought it was about a triangle, but it was actually a foursome/two couples kind of story.
It's pretty much entirely sex. They start fucking in the second chapter, and I think there is barely one that's not at least 50% sex.
But it worked for me, because the characters are really very sweet and nice and adorable. It helps that the sex is extremely hot and hits all my right buttons.
The couples are both Dom/sub sets that have very different dynamics and a lot the book is actually couple sex with a bunch of foursome scenes sprinkled in. But the book actually does manage to squeeze some character development into the non-sex parts and it's also pretty fun to see how Derek figures out how to be a Dom for Sawyer, even though it's highly time-lapsed, and please don't start looking for realism in the BDSM or in any of the story, really.
It's just a highly sexual, kinky feel good story, though there is no pain play (unless you count the piercing) if that's not your thing.
December 22, 2018
Sean Michael's Home and Heart is a great story.
When Sawyer moves into his new apartment, he never expects to fall into a friends with benefits relationship with 3 other men. But these men help heal him.
I love the developing relationship between Sawyer and Derek, as well as the redefiniting part of Benny and Luke's relationship.
The difference in the sexual experiences between the different pairings is well explored and perfectly demonstrated. The needs and wants of all the men is well crafted. It's a story of the growth of a Dom and the importance of honesty and trust in a BDSM relationship.
That said, the blurb is misleading, as one would expect a relationship among the four men. As they do all have a relationship, it is one made mostly of friendship and sex. As for love, that is between Sawyer and Derek, and Benny and Luke separately.
I enjoyed this Sean Michael tale a lot. Home and Heart helps to inspire that one can find love twice. That said, it is mostly sex, with all the changes in their sexual relationships driving the plot.
When Sawyer moves into his new apartment, he never expects to fall into a friends with benefits relationship with 3 other men. But these men help heal him.
I love the developing relationship between Sawyer and Derek, as well as the redefiniting part of Benny and Luke's relationship.
The difference in the sexual experiences between the different pairings is well explored and perfectly demonstrated. The needs and wants of all the men is well crafted. It's a story of the growth of a Dom and the importance of honesty and trust in a BDSM relationship.
That said, the blurb is misleading, as one would expect a relationship among the four men. As they do all have a relationship, it is one made mostly of friendship and sex. As for love, that is between Sawyer and Derek, and Benny and Luke separately.
I enjoyed this Sean Michael tale a lot. Home and Heart helps to inspire that one can find love twice. That said, it is mostly sex, with all the changes in their sexual relationships driving the plot.
January 1, 2019
I think that the plot is a little misleading, sure the story deliver what promised in the plot but there is more ...so much sex indeed. But it was very good , so it's not important at end of enjoyability of book that the settlement of Sawyer in the new life and house fit only a little part of book or better yet, it is the dynamic of sex between neighbors to make the Sawyer's life complete and happy again. And Derek is very cute as Luke and Benny are.
January 8, 2019
I like the way this poly played out where everyone loves and cares for each other but within the dynamic there are two distinct couple. The way Derek rises to the challenge is beautiful. I love the soft landing Sawyer found.
January 30, 2023
Pretty much porn, just with added healing, heart and laughter. Sawyer has had a rough time since his husband and Dom died five years ago, but finds an unexpected safe place to land with three happy and horny neighbors in a big house. Very enjoyable!
April 18, 2023
Well, I've always enjoyed a throuple story, this one was a quadrouple and it was hot and heavy and a teensy bit overwhelming, it's basically a fuck fest. It's a nice but slightly repetitive tale but so interesting how four men can live together, be good friends, and share.
December 26, 2018
Muy flojito, lots of sex y poco más. Pero ya sabía en lo que me metía por lo que pasé el rato y punto.
December 27, 2018
This is classic Sean Michael. If you’re into his stuff you’ll like it! ;-)
December 30, 2018
Der Plot war doch vielversprechend. Leider fast nur Sex und die 'Geschichte' blieb am Ende völlig auf der Strecke. Sehr schade.
September 6, 2020
Romance times two in their own ways.
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March 19, 2022loved how fun 4-way times still had room for 2 true love relationships
December 30, 2018
It’s been a while since I have read a book with so many hot sexy times in it, but wow this one took the cake!
Each of the four leads is different from the others and it made the dynamic so sweet and hot.
Sawyer is such a beautiful man who has lost so much and just wants to start anew and meeting Derek, Luke, and Benny helped him begin healing those losses.
Derek was so good for Sawyer, first with friendship and then much more!
Everything about this was wonderful and I can’t wait to see what else Sean has planned!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
Each of the four leads is different from the others and it made the dynamic so sweet and hot.
Sawyer is such a beautiful man who has lost so much and just wants to start anew and meeting Derek, Luke, and Benny helped him begin healing those losses.
Derek was so good for Sawyer, first with friendship and then much more!
Everything about this was wonderful and I can’t wait to see what else Sean has planned!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
December 29, 2018
A really enjoyable story about starting over and finding love
This is one of my favourite Sean Michael books, certainly the best new one I have read in a while.
Still low angst and with BDSM highlights, there is a gentle plot, surrounding Sawyer, who has moved far away from his old home and life to try and make a new start for himself.
The relationship between Sawyer and the other 3 men who occupy the building takes a bit of work, but it is worth it, for the strengthening of love and care that builds between them all. The book finishes with them in a happy place, you can imagine lasting
This is one of my favourite Sean Michael books, certainly the best new one I have read in a while.
Still low angst and with BDSM highlights, there is a gentle plot, surrounding Sawyer, who has moved far away from his old home and life to try and make a new start for himself.
The relationship between Sawyer and the other 3 men who occupy the building takes a bit of work, but it is worth it, for the strengthening of love and care that builds between them all. The book finishes with them in a happy place, you can imagine lasting
December 5, 2018
Sawyers husband passed away about 5 years ago and he has decided to sell everything and make a fresh start.
He moved into an apartment site unseen and meets his new neighbor Derek. Derek helps him move in and befriends him right away. Derek can tell Sawyer is sad and wants to help. I liked the way the friendship started but I think they jumped into sex too quick for me. I would have liked the friendship drawn out .
Sawyer meets the other guys Benny and Luke. Sawyer is surprised to find out that all three roommates fool around together. At first we think Sawyer might run from the situation but quickly goes with it. Derek and Sawyer fool around but then he fools around with Luke and Benny too. We learn that Luke is a dom and Benny is he sub but Derek joined in as well before Sawyer came along.
I thought we were going to get a love story but instead we just get sex. There isn't much story to it. All of a sudden Derek is Sawyers dom and Sawyer forgets all about his hang ups and goes with it.
Unfortunately, I couldn't get into the story all at and based on the blurb I was looking forward to a love story about 4 men.
We got all 4 men point of views but the story was Derek and Sawyer's. Luke and Benny were secondary which I thought was sad since it should have been about the 4 of them together.
There was no angst just lots of sex and I wanted to read how they make a relationship with 4 men work.
*ARC provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Jodi from Alpha Book Club
He moved into an apartment site unseen and meets his new neighbor Derek. Derek helps him move in and befriends him right away. Derek can tell Sawyer is sad and wants to help. I liked the way the friendship started but I think they jumped into sex too quick for me. I would have liked the friendship drawn out .
Sawyer meets the other guys Benny and Luke. Sawyer is surprised to find out that all three roommates fool around together. At first we think Sawyer might run from the situation but quickly goes with it. Derek and Sawyer fool around but then he fools around with Luke and Benny too. We learn that Luke is a dom and Benny is he sub but Derek joined in as well before Sawyer came along.
I thought we were going to get a love story but instead we just get sex. There isn't much story to it. All of a sudden Derek is Sawyers dom and Sawyer forgets all about his hang ups and goes with it.
Unfortunately, I couldn't get into the story all at and based on the blurb I was looking forward to a love story about 4 men.
We got all 4 men point of views but the story was Derek and Sawyer's. Luke and Benny were secondary which I thought was sad since it should have been about the 4 of them together.
There was no angst just lots of sex and I wanted to read how they make a relationship with 4 men work.
*ARC provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Jodi from Alpha Book Club
December 27, 2018
Reviewed by Kat
I think a great title for this would have been “How to train your Dom”.
Sawyer had the “perfect life” with his Dom and Husband James, his college professor. Then the unspeakable happened, James got cancer and Sawyer’s perfect life crumbled and fell apart. Without the structure and discipline that was so necessary for him to function Sawyer found himself at the bottom of a bottle. Now that he is sober and trying to right himself he sells everything that was part of his former life and moves across the country for a fresh, new start. The moment he lands at his new home, a former large house that has been tastefully renovated into four lovely and unique apartments, he meets a wonderful young man that just steps up and takes over. When Sawyer discovers that the three other tenants have a friends-with-benefits arrangement it is a bit overwhelming. But he has grown fond of his time with Derek, and Luke it turns out, is a Dom to Benny and recognizes immediately Sawyers needs. But will Derek be on-board with his unique needs and kinks???
I somehow thought that this would develop a different way. Yes, all four men would “play” together and Luke was a wonderful mentor for Derek but this was more of just Derek and Sawyer with a bit more “play time” with Luke and Benny. I did love how Luke was a born Dom and leader. He took charge but recognized the dynamic that formed immediately with Sawyer and Derek. But I think my most favorite part of Luke was how in sync he was with Benny and recognized Benny’s needs and insecurities.
This is not hardcore BDSM. Yes there are toys that are played with but it seemed pretty tame for a 24/7 subs needs. I know that they are in the “get to know you” stage and Derek didn’t even have a clue about being a Dom. And I loved that Derek was willing to do and learn what was needed for his Sawyer. And that Sawyer was so appreciative of Derek’s willingness to learn and try new things. They made a very sweet couple.
If you are going into this expect full time, hard core foursome or BDSM then this is definitely not the book for you. However, if you are looking for a sweet, wonderful love story of two men, and their friends, that will do anything necessary for their “one” then this is the story for you.
This book was provided for free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
I think a great title for this would have been “How to train your Dom”.
Sawyer had the “perfect life” with his Dom and Husband James, his college professor. Then the unspeakable happened, James got cancer and Sawyer’s perfect life crumbled and fell apart. Without the structure and discipline that was so necessary for him to function Sawyer found himself at the bottom of a bottle. Now that he is sober and trying to right himself he sells everything that was part of his former life and moves across the country for a fresh, new start. The moment he lands at his new home, a former large house that has been tastefully renovated into four lovely and unique apartments, he meets a wonderful young man that just steps up and takes over. When Sawyer discovers that the three other tenants have a friends-with-benefits arrangement it is a bit overwhelming. But he has grown fond of his time with Derek, and Luke it turns out, is a Dom to Benny and recognizes immediately Sawyers needs. But will Derek be on-board with his unique needs and kinks???
I somehow thought that this would develop a different way. Yes, all four men would “play” together and Luke was a wonderful mentor for Derek but this was more of just Derek and Sawyer with a bit more “play time” with Luke and Benny. I did love how Luke was a born Dom and leader. He took charge but recognized the dynamic that formed immediately with Sawyer and Derek. But I think my most favorite part of Luke was how in sync he was with Benny and recognized Benny’s needs and insecurities.
This is not hardcore BDSM. Yes there are toys that are played with but it seemed pretty tame for a 24/7 subs needs. I know that they are in the “get to know you” stage and Derek didn’t even have a clue about being a Dom. And I loved that Derek was willing to do and learn what was needed for his Sawyer. And that Sawyer was so appreciative of Derek’s willingness to learn and try new things. They made a very sweet couple.
If you are going into this expect full time, hard core foursome or BDSM then this is definitely not the book for you. However, if you are looking for a sweet, wonderful love story of two men, and their friends, that will do anything necessary for their “one” then this is the story for you.
This book was provided for free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
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