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My Truth #1
All He Needs
When a former pro-snowboarder finds himself caught between two men who have stolen his heart, it takes heartbreak and a hit of reality for him to start believing love is truly all he needs.
I didn't think it'd turn out this way: my life story in a nutshell. Life, Karma, whatever—it was testing me. Pushing me to the limit of what I could endure and beyond.
But in the steaming pile my life had become, I felt it. The spark. Like my soul met its counterparts, or whatever the corny saying was. I didn't think it was possible. For a closeted guy, falling for not one but two men was never going to be easy, but I couldn't deny its truth. Mace and Rick were….
Then I had to leave. My sister needed me. Having a baby alone was out of the question and I couldn't wait to be an uncle. But going to stay with her in Florida meant leaving them. New Zealand and the USA couldn't be further apart.
I'm not a saint. I've screwed up more times than I can count. But I was trying to redeem myself. Gracie, my niece, needed me to be a better man. If only there was a way I could have both—men to love and a family close by.
This is my truth, and this is all I need.
A MMM Romance.
I didn't think it'd turn out this way: my life story in a nutshell. Life, Karma, whatever—it was testing me. Pushing me to the limit of what I could endure and beyond.
But in the steaming pile my life had become, I felt it. The spark. Like my soul met its counterparts, or whatever the corny saying was. I didn't think it was possible. For a closeted guy, falling for not one but two men was never going to be easy, but I couldn't deny its truth. Mace and Rick were….
Then I had to leave. My sister needed me. Having a baby alone was out of the question and I couldn't wait to be an uncle. But going to stay with her in Florida meant leaving them. New Zealand and the USA couldn't be further apart.
I'm not a saint. I've screwed up more times than I can count. But I was trying to redeem myself. Gracie, my niece, needed me to be a better man. If only there was a way I could have both—men to love and a family close by.
This is my truth, and this is all I need.
A MMM Romance.
207 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 9, 2019
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About the author
Ann Grech
40 books545 followersBy day Ann Grech lives in the corporate world and can be found sitting behind a desk typing away at reports and papers or lecturing to a room full of students. She graduated with a PhD in 2016 and is now an over-qualified nerd. Glasses, briefcase, high heels and a pencil skirt, she’s got the librarian look nailed too. If only they knew! She swears like a sailor, so that’s got to be a hint. The other one was “the look” from her tattoo artist when she told him that she wanted her kids initials “B” and “J” tattooed on her foot. It took a second to register that it might be a bad idea.
She’s never entirely fit in and loves escaping into a book—whether it’s reading or writing one. But she’s found her tribe now and loves her MM book world family. She dislikes cooking, but loves eating, can’t figure out technology, but is addicted to it, and her guilty pleasure is Byron Bay Cookies. Oh and shoes. And lingerie. And maybe handbags too. Well, if we’re being honest, we’d probably have to add her library too given the state of her credit card every month (what can she say, she’s a bookworm at heart)!
She also publishes her raunchier short stories under her pen name, Olive Hiscock.
She’s never entirely fit in and loves escaping into a book—whether it’s reading or writing one. But she’s found her tribe now and loves her MM book world family. She dislikes cooking, but loves eating, can’t figure out technology, but is addicted to it, and her guilty pleasure is Byron Bay Cookies. Oh and shoes. And lingerie. And maybe handbags too. Well, if we’re being honest, we’d probably have to add her library too given the state of her credit card every month (what can she say, she’s a bookworm at heart)!
She also publishes her raunchier short stories under her pen name, Olive Hiscock.
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February 26, 2019Nope, nope, NOPE at 43% in.
Way too much monologue, not nearly enough dialogue.
Mental whiplash from when Caden was emotionally falling apart, then instead of trying to pull himself together (or one of the love interests consoling him), there are SEXY THOUGHTS from the person currently narrating.
Uhh, whut?
No, when someone's life is going to shit, SEXY TIMES are not the natural next thought.
It was weird and, after seeing that absurd, unrealistic pattern several times, sorry, I can't any more, so DNF'ing.
As the book itself said a couple of times, "Life's way too short."
February 23, 2019
The beginning of this story had me hooked immediately.
Caden, a professional snowboarder got thrown out of the competition after testing positive for doping. Before he returns to his sister in the States, he wants to visit some friends and by accident learns that his drug test was not random, but initiated by Mason, a friend he got a big crush on. Caden leaves devastated and doesn't even give Mason a chance to explain. Back home, his sister dies after giving birth, so suddenly instead of being an uncle, Caden becomes a father and is overwhelmed with the task and the responsibility.
So far, so good. However, the menage, that developed from this point was not convincing for me. This guys go from friends (one even straight) to deeply in love, within hours of being together.
Sorry, I just didn't buy it, it was unbelievable, all telling, no feeling...
I also thought that all the problems were solved way too quickly, again, it was not convincing.
So this was an okay read, at the beginning I thought it might easily get 4 stars, but at the end it was just an average 3 stars that remained.
Caden, a professional snowboarder got thrown out of the competition after testing positive for doping. Before he returns to his sister in the States, he wants to visit some friends and by accident learns that his drug test was not random, but initiated by Mason, a friend he got a big crush on. Caden leaves devastated and doesn't even give Mason a chance to explain. Back home, his sister dies after giving birth, so suddenly instead of being an uncle, Caden becomes a father and is overwhelmed with the task and the responsibility.
So far, so good. However, the menage, that developed from this point was not convincing for me. This guys go from friends (one even straight) to deeply in love, within hours of being together.
Sorry, I just didn't buy it, it was unbelievable, all telling, no feeling...
I also thought that all the problems were solved way too quickly, again, it was not convincing.
So this was an okay read, at the beginning I thought it might easily get 4 stars, but at the end it was just an average 3 stars that remained.
February 9, 2019
Okay, so, first things first, I did not read this blurb before I started reading it. I saw a guy with a baby, and thought, this is all I need… Hot guys with baby’s, they’re my kryptonite. However, I’m not a fan of menages, so I was a little hesitant when I found out that the story would be between Mason, Rick, and Caden. I’m telling you now, that if you, like me, don’t care for the trios… get over it! Lemme explain why.
Caden was a pro-snowboarder….which okay, I’m also not a fan of athlete’s or musicians or just rich people in general. I like my heroes to be blue-collar dudes with real-life problems and realistic obstacles… not, omg, my life suck, but I have all this money and great looks, and adoring fans and blah blah blah….again, Jen.. get over it!
When Caden was suspended from his sport for having an illegal drug in his system, he was at a loss of what to do. Falling for his two straight friends has also got his head jumbled up… so when his single pregnant sister is about to give birth.. going home to her and helping her out seems like the right thing to do…. To get away from his feelings and his failures, it’s as good of a plan as any, right?
Unfortunately, life sometimes has a way about kicking us when we’re down, and when tragedy strikes yet again, Caden feels so alone, trying so hard to raise his sister’s new daughter. He’s a mess, he doesn’t know what he’s doing, but he loves that little girl so much already.
When Mason and Rick find out, they’ll stop at nothing to do what they can to be there for the guy they’ve also fallen for. Unfortunately, it’s a rocky start with Mase, having had a hand in some of Caden’s failures, but don’t worry… it gets worked out quickly. There isn’t a lot of drama and angst in this one, and I like that. These guys were going to have to juggle quite bit to get to where they all wanted to be…
First, I loved Riccardo. He seemed to be the more decisive one in the group. The way he just loved both of his men and wanted to take care of them was hot. He was the more dominant one, and not just in the bedroom, although that part was hot too. And the way he loved his guys and Gracie was sweet… I kind of fell for Rick myself.
Mason was the sweeter of the group. He loved big and fell in love with Gracie the second he laid eyes on her. He was confused, at first, why he was having feelings for both of his guy friends, but, he worked it out himself, fairly well. He was the softer and sweeter of the group, and all he wanted to do was love his family…the family that he wanted with Cade and Rick. It’s why I fell a little bit in love with Mason.
And Caden… having lost so much in his life already, and was losing his dad in the middle of trying to do what was best for his sister’s daughter… well… he was a big ol mess that just needed a little saving. Everything that could go wrong, was going wrong and he was barely holding his head above the water….You know how I feel about the wounded bird… and he fits that to a T. He was doing the best that he could, but he needed his guys to hold him up until he was able to figure out what to do and where to go with his new daughter. .you couldn’t help but fall in love with him too…. And together, they just work. I honestly couldn’t imagine two of them without the other. I couldn’t even pick if I had to… they all needed each other, and they all just fit together so perfectly.
So, I got the blue-collar guys with the pretty little baby, and the real-life problems and the realistic obstacles… throw in the really hot bedroom stuff and it’s a book you won’t want to pass up. I laughed a little, cried a little, and loved a whole lot! A perfect HEA.
4 stars from me!
Caden was a pro-snowboarder….which okay, I’m also not a fan of athlete’s or musicians or just rich people in general. I like my heroes to be blue-collar dudes with real-life problems and realistic obstacles… not, omg, my life suck, but I have all this money and great looks, and adoring fans and blah blah blah….again, Jen.. get over it!
When Caden was suspended from his sport for having an illegal drug in his system, he was at a loss of what to do. Falling for his two straight friends has also got his head jumbled up… so when his single pregnant sister is about to give birth.. going home to her and helping her out seems like the right thing to do…. To get away from his feelings and his failures, it’s as good of a plan as any, right?
Unfortunately, life sometimes has a way about kicking us when we’re down, and when tragedy strikes yet again, Caden feels so alone, trying so hard to raise his sister’s new daughter. He’s a mess, he doesn’t know what he’s doing, but he loves that little girl so much already.
When Mason and Rick find out, they’ll stop at nothing to do what they can to be there for the guy they’ve also fallen for. Unfortunately, it’s a rocky start with Mase, having had a hand in some of Caden’s failures, but don’t worry… it gets worked out quickly. There isn’t a lot of drama and angst in this one, and I like that. These guys were going to have to juggle quite bit to get to where they all wanted to be…
First, I loved Riccardo. He seemed to be the more decisive one in the group. The way he just loved both of his men and wanted to take care of them was hot. He was the more dominant one, and not just in the bedroom, although that part was hot too. And the way he loved his guys and Gracie was sweet… I kind of fell for Rick myself.
Mason was the sweeter of the group. He loved big and fell in love with Gracie the second he laid eyes on her. He was confused, at first, why he was having feelings for both of his guy friends, but, he worked it out himself, fairly well. He was the softer and sweeter of the group, and all he wanted to do was love his family…the family that he wanted with Cade and Rick. It’s why I fell a little bit in love with Mason.
And Caden… having lost so much in his life already, and was losing his dad in the middle of trying to do what was best for his sister’s daughter… well… he was a big ol mess that just needed a little saving. Everything that could go wrong, was going wrong and he was barely holding his head above the water….You know how I feel about the wounded bird… and he fits that to a T. He was doing the best that he could, but he needed his guys to hold him up until he was able to figure out what to do and where to go with his new daughter. .you couldn’t help but fall in love with him too…. And together, they just work. I honestly couldn’t imagine two of them without the other. I couldn’t even pick if I had to… they all needed each other, and they all just fit together so perfectly.
So, I got the blue-collar guys with the pretty little baby, and the real-life problems and the realistic obstacles… throw in the really hot bedroom stuff and it’s a book you won’t want to pass up. I laughed a little, cried a little, and loved a whole lot! A perfect HEA.
4 stars from me!
September 16, 2020
🤦♀️
The book started off decent but as it got into the relationship between the three me, this is where it went downhill for me. In my opinion, author did not do a good job conveying the relationship between the three men. It went from super angsty, which seemed very ridiculous given two of the men’s ages, to sexy times. Not so great communication/coping skills leading to insta-in-love. So, yeah a lot of skimming 😒
The book started off decent but as it got into the relationship between the three me, this is where it went downhill for me. In my opinion, author did not do a good job conveying the relationship between the three men. It went from super angsty, which seemed very ridiculous given two of the men’s ages, to sexy times. Not so great communication/coping skills leading to insta-in-love. So, yeah a lot of skimming 😒
February 14, 2019
A Joyfully Jay review.
3 stars
All He Needs is billed as the first book in the My Truth series and for me that was misleading. The acknowledgements in the book state that Caden was a pivotal secondary character in a prior series from the author and that readers were asking for his story, as well as another installment into this world. I have not read any other books from this author. While there is exposition in this book to fill in some details, I felt like I was coming in at a disadvantage from page one not having the full experience of the backstory and it’s perplexing why this wasn’t made more clear as it only served to throw me off course from early on.
Once we get the set up, Caden is off to Florida to be with his sister after feeling betrayed by his friends and he doesn’t stop to discuss anything as his hurt takes over. The scenes with Caden and his sister were well written and her story was heartfelt and dramatic. After that though, the momentum of this story never caught back up for me.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
3 stars
All He Needs is billed as the first book in the My Truth series and for me that was misleading. The acknowledgements in the book state that Caden was a pivotal secondary character in a prior series from the author and that readers were asking for his story, as well as another installment into this world. I have not read any other books from this author. While there is exposition in this book to fill in some details, I felt like I was coming in at a disadvantage from page one not having the full experience of the backstory and it’s perplexing why this wasn’t made more clear as it only served to throw me off course from early on.
Once we get the set up, Caden is off to Florida to be with his sister after feeling betrayed by his friends and he doesn’t stop to discuss anything as his hurt takes over. The scenes with Caden and his sister were well written and her story was heartfelt and dramatic. After that though, the momentum of this story never caught back up for me.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
February 8, 2019
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 stars
🔥🔥🔥🔥 Heat Level: 4+
Words can express how much I loved this book and its characters!!
I've been a fan of Ann for a while now and I'd have to say this is one of her best yet!
I fell completely in love with Caden, his men, and his family!
Now I have to say I loved Annalise! She was such a phenomenal character, so much spunk, and sass! She's the perfect little sister and best-friend to Caden. The tragedy that befalls Caden and his family is heartbreaking! - I'm not crying, your crying!!! - As I was reading about Annalise, I looked back at the wonderful cover design and just knew what was going to happen. It changed the power of the cover art for me, it became more profound and the little details like the dog tags Caden is holding broke my heart! Now be warned this part of the story is heartbreaking and I admit I was balling my eyes out but Ann writing style was so profound and caring I could feel the love she has for her characters and was right there with her and Caden as tragedy struck. I felt like I was greaving too!
I love the dynamics between Caden, Mace, and Rick. While all so different they fit perfectly together. It's sad that tragedy struck but it was the catalyst to bring these men together how they were always meant to be. I love this trio and look forward to more stories or cameos as they grow together and build a life in New Zealand!
Amazing writing from Ann and now one of my favourite MMM books!!!
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🔥🔥🔥🔥 Heat Level: 4+
Words can express how much I loved this book and its characters!!
I've been a fan of Ann for a while now and I'd have to say this is one of her best yet!
I fell completely in love with Caden, his men, and his family!
Now I have to say I loved Annalise! She was such a phenomenal character, so much spunk, and sass! She's the perfect little sister and best-friend to Caden. The tragedy that befalls Caden and his family is heartbreaking! - I'm not crying, your crying!!! - As I was reading about Annalise, I looked back at the wonderful cover design and just knew what was going to happen. It changed the power of the cover art for me, it became more profound and the little details like the dog tags Caden is holding broke my heart! Now be warned this part of the story is heartbreaking and I admit I was balling my eyes out but Ann writing style was so profound and caring I could feel the love she has for her characters and was right there with her and Caden as tragedy struck. I felt like I was greaving too!
I love the dynamics between Caden, Mace, and Rick. While all so different they fit perfectly together. It's sad that tragedy struck but it was the catalyst to bring these men together how they were always meant to be. I love this trio and look forward to more stories or cameos as they grow together and build a life in New Zealand!
Amazing writing from Ann and now one of my favourite MMM books!!!
Thanks for reading! For great stories, reviews and more please visit https://bookstattoosandtea.wordpress.com 📚
February 12, 2019
This was a great addition to the whiteout series. I loved to see it was part of a series. While i am not overly into MMM this was done very tastefully and i was very happy with the outcome of this book. I cannot wait to read the next part.
March 26, 2019
* From Queenstown, New Zealand to Forida and back. Caden, pro-snowboarder, had troubles that he caused himself. He hated leaving, but his sister, Anna, in Forida needed him. Her baby was due, and he admired his sis, because she was a kick ass Army explosives expert, whose baby daddy was out of the picture. Keep your tissues handy, dear reader, because you'll need them at the beginning and the ending.
The guys Caden wanted, Mace, a trainer and Italian Rick, a helicopter pilot in Queenstown, had issues to straighten out.
Mainly that all in the trio wanted the other; all three were all aboard, but hadn't told each other, yet.
The men show up in Florida after they find out what happened, find Caden at his lowest point, and their love will be cemented, and plans are discussed and made. Caden is not alone anymore. This is a complicated story of an unusual relationship, but It's fascinating.
Each man's concerns are met, as well as Caden's Dad's.
Above all, Gracie's needs are paramount.
We see loving, generous hearts, deep love, accepting souls, and heartwarming scenes. We get well written menage scenes of our men that are stunning, erotic and captivating. It's raw, gritty and scorching.
If anyone deserves happiness it is this group of people. Even concidering the globetrotting, we see that loving hearts and intense needs are everywhere.
ENJOY !
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The guys Caden wanted, Mace, a trainer and Italian Rick, a helicopter pilot in Queenstown, had issues to straighten out.
Mainly that all in the trio wanted the other; all three were all aboard, but hadn't told each other, yet.
The men show up in Florida after they find out what happened, find Caden at his lowest point, and their love will be cemented, and plans are discussed and made. Caden is not alone anymore. This is a complicated story of an unusual relationship, but It's fascinating.
Each man's concerns are met, as well as Caden's Dad's.
Above all, Gracie's needs are paramount.
We see loving, generous hearts, deep love, accepting souls, and heartwarming scenes. We get well written menage scenes of our men that are stunning, erotic and captivating. It's raw, gritty and scorching.
If anyone deserves happiness it is this group of people. Even concidering the globetrotting, we see that loving hearts and intense needs are everywhere.
ENJOY !
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April 13, 2019
I’ve read this author before. This is a mmm contemporary story set in New Zealand and Florida. From such a tragic start, love finds a way. Caden, Mase and Ricky are beautiful together. I’ll read more from this author.
February 12, 2019
•´¸.•*´¨)Tearjerker,¸.•*¨)
ღ✿•*¨with a happy endingღ✿•*¨
Did I ugly cry? Hell yes I did, with a side of "yes, you can"! I knew what to expect with the story line, but this one whipped me. I have seen death in all aspects being a nurse, and this was one of the hardest to face.
On top of losing his career through no fault but his own, Caden also faced losing friendships and his little sister. With her death, he became a father, struggling to survive. Until Mason, whom he had yet to forgive for his failures, and Rick, the other man he could not stop thinking about, who offered him solace. Could Caden survive loving two completely different men, while raising his daughter and worrying after his father who was not coping?
Though The first part of this book took place over several weeks, the author was good enough to interject the fact that these men had a friendship first and love followed. This was no insta attraction. This was a situation as awful as it seemed, pushing them into a direction they would have been stagnant to receive. As Caden said: "Gracie was the only bright spark in my life, but then they appeared in an explosion of color, saturating my world of gray. They were all I'd ever need."
A good read; an obvious sequel of sorts given Ford and Reef's back story. And strangely enough, found in my Kindle.
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author through LesCourt.
ღ✿•*¨with a happy endingღ✿•*¨
Did I ugly cry? Hell yes I did, with a side of "yes, you can"! I knew what to expect with the story line, but this one whipped me. I have seen death in all aspects being a nurse, and this was one of the hardest to face.
On top of losing his career through no fault but his own, Caden also faced losing friendships and his little sister. With her death, he became a father, struggling to survive. Until Mason, whom he had yet to forgive for his failures, and Rick, the other man he could not stop thinking about, who offered him solace. Could Caden survive loving two completely different men, while raising his daughter and worrying after his father who was not coping?
Though The first part of this book took place over several weeks, the author was good enough to interject the fact that these men had a friendship first and love followed. This was no insta attraction. This was a situation as awful as it seemed, pushing them into a direction they would have been stagnant to receive. As Caden said: "Gracie was the only bright spark in my life, but then they appeared in an explosion of color, saturating my world of gray. They were all I'd ever need."
A good read; an obvious sequel of sorts given Ford and Reef's back story. And strangely enough, found in my Kindle.
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author through LesCourt.
February 11, 2019
What a heartbreaking, heart felt story of love, loss and friends with so many feels.
This story had great flow, pulling you into the lives of Caden, Ricky and Mason.
It keeps you wanting to see how it all works out for them.
I loved everything about this book.
Highly recommend.
This story had great flow, pulling you into the lives of Caden, Ricky and Mason.
It keeps you wanting to see how it all works out for them.
I loved everything about this book.
Highly recommend.
January 31, 2019
Caden’s life crashes all around him when he fails a drug test and loses his snowboarding career. When he finds out it was a friend that turned him in he’s crushed even further. Going home to help his pregnant sister was supposed to start a new life for him. Instead, his life totally bottoms out and he is overwhelmed. When Rick and Mason find out about his situation they come to his rescue.
In his dreams he has both Mason and Rick beside him, not even knowing if they want him the same way. When he discovers they want him just as much, his life takes a upturn.
This story was started out okay then it broke my heart. The way the sadness was portrayed was very well done. The relationship progression between the men was believable and satisfying. They were so sweet together. I liked it.
Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
In his dreams he has both Mason and Rick beside him, not even knowing if they want him the same way. When he discovers they want him just as much, his life takes a upturn.
This story was started out okay then it broke my heart. The way the sadness was portrayed was very well done. The relationship progression between the men was believable and satisfying. They were so sweet together. I liked it.
Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
November 2, 2019
I read the part 2 of the series before this one and came in with really high expectations that were dashed. I wasn’t sold on the triad relationship. One instant, the three men were all angsty about their feelings for each other and the next they were all Uber committed. Their journey to their committedness was not well detailed and engaging. My favourite is still the part 2: In Safe Arms.
February 19, 2019
Me da reparo ponerle 2.5* porque la historia prometía, pero la escritora no ha sabido aprovecharla. Durante el primer cuarto del libro se pone trágica y quiere sacarte las lágrimas a cada paso, pero como no ha desarrollado a los personajes no empatizas en absoluto con las penas por lo cual no sólo no lloras, si no que te dan ganas de cerrarlo y punto.
El resto del libro consiste en ir arreglando todo para llegar al HEA sin más, pero no consigue que conectes con los MC en absoluto y los hechos son muy previsibles en todo momento.
El resto del libro consiste en ir arreglando todo para llegar al HEA sin más, pero no consigue que conectes con los MC en absoluto y los hechos son muy previsibles en todo momento.
March 19, 2019
I loved how each one of these three fell in love with the other two and then wasn't sure how to express that connection without hurting both of their beloveds. I definitely need to read more by this author -- such lovely writing!
June 23, 2021
This book has its fair share of drama and trials to overcome, but that makes the epic love story so much sweeter. The triad arrangement is straightforward and simple and I enjoyed the balance between the characters.
February 1, 2019
This book is one of those books that has you tears and then in the end has you smiling because of how things turned out in the end. This is a book about three men. One everyone believes is straight and the other two have not been honest about their feelings that they have for the other. This is a book about grief. About loss. About finding love. About figuring out how to keep that love. About new beginnings. This book is one of those reads that will blow you away.
Caden is no stranger to loss. He lost his mother to cancer very quickly. Then in order to cope he used an illegal substance to help him relax and sleep only to lose one of the things that means the most to him, his career. When he was tested unexpectedly and tested positive his career as a snowboarder came to an end. So lately he has been just lost.
The only good things in his life is his friends and his sister. His sister is nine months pregnant and Caden is about to fly home to be with her for her delivery. But before he leaves, he has to say goodby to two very special men....Rick and Mace. When he returns to say his goodbyes he gets the shock of his life. He finds out that Mace betrayed him and is part of the reason that he no longer has a career.
Caden is heartbroken. He feels the betrayal home deap and has to get out of there as quickly as possible. Especially since everything he thought he knew about Mace is actually in knot. So now Caden finds himself questioning how he could have been so wrong about Mace and how he could have been attracted to him even still now with knowing what he does.
To make matters worse, it is not easy for Caden to leave his other crush behind. Rick is the complete opposite of Caden and Mace. But he just fit in with them perfectly as far as friends goes. But more then that, Caden is attracted to Rock as well but again, nothing has happened. And now with Caden running as quickly as possible to get away from Mace, nothing ever will.
Rick and Mace are also attracted to one another but again there has been no communication between them where this is concerned nor was there any communication between Mace and Caden or Caden and Rick on this subject. All three of these men have their own reasons for not sharing their feelings with the others.
When Caden returns to his sister in the US, he makes the decision to stay and help her raise her baby when it is born. Caden is so excited to be an uncle and his sister cannot wait to be a mom. The day of the arrival of the precious little Gracie, something horrible and unexpected happens and no Caden is going to need the man that he feels betrayed him, Mace and his rock, Rick. Without their help, he may not be able to make it through everything happening.
Can Caden find it in himself to forgive Mace? Will Mace, Rick, and Caden finally open up about their feelings for one another? How will these three men handle everything that is coming their way?
This was an extremely good read. I fell in love with all three of these men and that precious little girl. I am so glad to see that this is going to be a series. I cannot wait till the next book comes out. I cannot wait to see who the book is going to be about and what is going to happen next. I really hope that it is about Trent. Trent is Ricks brother and I believe that there is definitelya story to tell there.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
Caden is no stranger to loss. He lost his mother to cancer very quickly. Then in order to cope he used an illegal substance to help him relax and sleep only to lose one of the things that means the most to him, his career. When he was tested unexpectedly and tested positive his career as a snowboarder came to an end. So lately he has been just lost.
The only good things in his life is his friends and his sister. His sister is nine months pregnant and Caden is about to fly home to be with her for her delivery. But before he leaves, he has to say goodby to two very special men....Rick and Mace. When he returns to say his goodbyes he gets the shock of his life. He finds out that Mace betrayed him and is part of the reason that he no longer has a career.
Caden is heartbroken. He feels the betrayal home deap and has to get out of there as quickly as possible. Especially since everything he thought he knew about Mace is actually in knot. So now Caden finds himself questioning how he could have been so wrong about Mace and how he could have been attracted to him even still now with knowing what he does.
To make matters worse, it is not easy for Caden to leave his other crush behind. Rick is the complete opposite of Caden and Mace. But he just fit in with them perfectly as far as friends goes. But more then that, Caden is attracted to Rock as well but again, nothing has happened. And now with Caden running as quickly as possible to get away from Mace, nothing ever will.
Rick and Mace are also attracted to one another but again there has been no communication between them where this is concerned nor was there any communication between Mace and Caden or Caden and Rick on this subject. All three of these men have their own reasons for not sharing their feelings with the others.
When Caden returns to his sister in the US, he makes the decision to stay and help her raise her baby when it is born. Caden is so excited to be an uncle and his sister cannot wait to be a mom. The day of the arrival of the precious little Gracie, something horrible and unexpected happens and no Caden is going to need the man that he feels betrayed him, Mace and his rock, Rick. Without their help, he may not be able to make it through everything happening.
Can Caden find it in himself to forgive Mace? Will Mace, Rick, and Caden finally open up about their feelings for one another? How will these three men handle everything that is coming their way?
This was an extremely good read. I fell in love with all three of these men and that precious little girl. I am so glad to see that this is going to be a series. I cannot wait till the next book comes out. I cannot wait to see who the book is going to be about and what is going to happen next. I really hope that it is about Trent. Trent is Ricks brother and I believe that there is definitelya story to tell there.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
January 30, 2019
This story had so much in it and while it kept the pace moving and the storyline busy, I almost feel like it was too much happening and not enough feelings.
Caden has just lost everything. He's in New Zealand after just being kicked off the competitive snowboarding circuit for illegal drug use. His mother died not that long ago and he's got question marks when he looks to his future. In the meantime, he's headed home to Florida to be with his sister as she delivers her baby.
When tragedy strikes again, he's left on his own with a newborn, no money, no home, no job. But his friends Mason and Rick show up and show him that he's not on his own at all.
The writing was very creative and engaging. I enjoyed reading about how much Caden loved his family and how I could feel the love between him and Gracie, the baby, and his father and sister.
The things that bothered me:
--If Mason was retired, why did he have to bring up the drugs and ruin Caden's career?
--There was no communication between all three men, and suddenly they were all together, happy to be a threesome and in love
--It was mentioned that Rick didn't believe in threesomes, yet he was the one who started it all
--Mason had never thought of himself as anything but straight, yet suddenly falling into a threesome of men was what felt right?
I will say that the sexy scenes were written well and there seemed to be an equality between the characters without reservation, but I just felt like it all happened too fast for me and it was too perfect to be believable.
Overall, it was an entertaining read and the characters were likable enough that I'd be interested in reading the next in this new series.
*Galley copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Cross posted to http://gaybook.reviews/ *
Caden has just lost everything. He's in New Zealand after just being kicked off the competitive snowboarding circuit for illegal drug use. His mother died not that long ago and he's got question marks when he looks to his future. In the meantime, he's headed home to Florida to be with his sister as she delivers her baby.
When tragedy strikes again, he's left on his own with a newborn, no money, no home, no job. But his friends Mason and Rick show up and show him that he's not on his own at all.
The writing was very creative and engaging. I enjoyed reading about how much Caden loved his family and how I could feel the love between him and Gracie, the baby, and his father and sister.
The things that bothered me:
--If Mason was retired, why did he have to bring up the drugs and ruin Caden's career?
--There was no communication between all three men, and suddenly they were all together, happy to be a threesome and in love
--It was mentioned that Rick didn't believe in threesomes, yet he was the one who started it all
--Mason had never thought of himself as anything but straight, yet suddenly falling into a threesome of men was what felt right?
I will say that the sexy scenes were written well and there seemed to be an equality between the characters without reservation, but I just felt like it all happened too fast for me and it was too perfect to be believable.
Overall, it was an entertaining read and the characters were likable enough that I'd be interested in reading the next in this new series.
*Galley copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Cross posted to http://gaybook.reviews/ *
February 11, 2019
very interesting story... the characters were fun and sexy.. it was a sweet story with a good plot. i really enjoyed it
October 2, 2023
All He Needs is the first book in the My Truth series but features a couple of characters from the Unexpected series.
This has got to be one of the most emotional books I have read in a long time. I was crying by 21%, and it carried on throughout the story. Now, don't get me wrong. It's not all sad, in fact, it is also happy, contented, and extremely sexy. The part about Gracie having reflux caused me to wince in remembered empathy. I had that with all three of my babies, and I know how exhausting it is. Caden has my full support!!
I found this book to be extremely well-written, with no editing or grammatical errors that disrupted my reading flow. The world-building was excellent for those of us who have never been to either America or New Zealand, and likewise for the characters. I haven't felt like I missed out on anything from not having read the Unexpected series, although I have now added that to my wishlist!
This was the first book by Ann Grech I have read, but I can guarantee it won't be the last. Highly recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Feb 11, 2019
This has got to be one of the most emotional books I have read in a long time. I was crying by 21%, and it carried on throughout the story. Now, don't get me wrong. It's not all sad, in fact, it is also happy, contented, and extremely sexy. The part about Gracie having reflux caused me to wince in remembered empathy. I had that with all three of my babies, and I know how exhausting it is. Caden has my full support!!
I found this book to be extremely well-written, with no editing or grammatical errors that disrupted my reading flow. The world-building was excellent for those of us who have never been to either America or New Zealand, and likewise for the characters. I haven't felt like I missed out on anything from not having read the Unexpected series, although I have now added that to my wishlist!
This was the first book by Ann Grech I have read, but I can guarantee it won't be the last. Highly recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Feb 11, 2019
April 24, 2020
Even if this isn't a stand alone book, I didn't have trouble grasping the story. Though the overall story became too sweet for me. Even with the heartache of loosing his sister and mother.
As soon as Mace and Rick appeared things shifted too fast. Instead of talking about the problems they went head first in to the bedroom. On more than one occasion.
I don't ask for realism of a book, but I do think things go over too easily. No troubles with being three people in a relationship, not even a hitch in starting to date.
They were acting like teens unable to keep their hands off each other for even five minutes. Which just made for uncomfortable reading as you are aware that Gabe is present for that a lot of the times.
I think less hormones and a deeper content would have made the book better. The story was set up before half the book was over and I found myself wondering what the other half would contain, which was more of the same.
If you want fluff with a bit of heartache and a lot of hot scenes. This is for you.
As soon as Mace and Rick appeared things shifted too fast. Instead of talking about the problems they went head first in to the bedroom. On more than one occasion.
I don't ask for realism of a book, but I do think things go over too easily. No troubles with being three people in a relationship, not even a hitch in starting to date.
They were acting like teens unable to keep their hands off each other for even five minutes. Which just made for uncomfortable reading as you are aware that Gabe is present for that a lot of the times.
I think less hormones and a deeper content would have made the book better. The story was set up before half the book was over and I found myself wondering what the other half would contain, which was more of the same.
If you want fluff with a bit of heartache and a lot of hot scenes. This is for you.
February 11, 2019
This is a busy fast paced book, there is a lot going on, I unfortunately felt disconnected from the book and that is on me.
As it is well written, the storyline is great, the author wrote in such away that you will be tearing up at how low Caden's life devolves and smiling at the end when he gets his happy. I did have a slight issue with the fact that some time information seemed missing or assumed as things were resolved quickly with little discussion.
The characters are mostly likeable with a few secondary ones I'm interested to know more about, the chemistry between the 3 of them was good with the heat level during some scenes being very high.
Maybe if I had read this book in a different day or my mood was different when reading I would had felt that this book was more than the rating I gave it but this is MY opinion which I have for this ARC I read.
As it is well written, the storyline is great, the author wrote in such away that you will be tearing up at how low Caden's life devolves and smiling at the end when he gets his happy. I did have a slight issue with the fact that some time information seemed missing or assumed as things were resolved quickly with little discussion.
The characters are mostly likeable with a few secondary ones I'm interested to know more about, the chemistry between the 3 of them was good with the heat level during some scenes being very high.
Maybe if I had read this book in a different day or my mood was different when reading I would had felt that this book was more than the rating I gave it but this is MY opinion which I have for this ARC I read.
March 23, 2019
Sweet
This is a cotton candy sweet story. That being said, the verbiage made the characters not ring true. The whole books was written as more a NZ type MC, when there were actually an American, a Brit and an Italian. So it threw it off enough that the it didn’t feel true.
This is a cotton candy sweet story. That being said, the verbiage made the characters not ring true. The whole books was written as more a NZ type MC, when there were actually an American, a Brit and an Italian. So it threw it off enough that the it didn’t feel true.
March 1, 2019
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
This was my first story by this author and I was not disappointed. Caden is feeling lost after everything with his snowboarding career imploded and after his sister’s death he now feels like the whole world is on his shoulders. What he needs is some support but he gets so much more and finally his father mentally comes back.
Mace has never been with another man but can’t deny his feelings towards Rick and Caden and there is no way he will let Caden push them away. Rick has to reconcile how he has always felt about relationships but once he does that there is no holding him back.
Oh man, I felt for all of these characters. Caden doesn’t feel he’s good enough and while he doesn’t want to hurt anyone he is struggling to find the right solution to make everything right. Rick is ready to take them all home with him but it’s hard waiting for all the paperwork to be completed. Mace can be more level headed and though struggles at the beginning isn’t willing to let either man go. All of these men complement each other perfectly and there love is clear. I was glad the Caden’s dad finally came back to earth when his son needed him most though I feel he hurt Caden a lot when he checked out after his mom’s and then more after his sister’s death. I look forward to reading more stories from this author.
I love the cover art by Soxsational Cover Art, it’s such a great picture of Caden and Gracie.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
This was my first story by this author and I was not disappointed. Caden is feeling lost after everything with his snowboarding career imploded and after his sister’s death he now feels like the whole world is on his shoulders. What he needs is some support but he gets so much more and finally his father mentally comes back.
Mace has never been with another man but can’t deny his feelings towards Rick and Caden and there is no way he will let Caden push them away. Rick has to reconcile how he has always felt about relationships but once he does that there is no holding him back.
Oh man, I felt for all of these characters. Caden doesn’t feel he’s good enough and while he doesn’t want to hurt anyone he is struggling to find the right solution to make everything right. Rick is ready to take them all home with him but it’s hard waiting for all the paperwork to be completed. Mace can be more level headed and though struggles at the beginning isn’t willing to let either man go. All of these men complement each other perfectly and there love is clear. I was glad the Caden’s dad finally came back to earth when his son needed him most though I feel he hurt Caden a lot when he checked out after his mom’s and then more after his sister’s death. I look forward to reading more stories from this author.
I love the cover art by Soxsational Cover Art, it’s such a great picture of Caden and Gracie.
February 15, 2019
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All he needs is one of them books that has you in tears at points and with a massive smile on your face at the end. The book is centred around 3 men, one of them everyone believes is straight and the other 2 haven’t opened up about their feeling for each other. The book also contains scenes of grief & loss but also about finding love and new beginnings and how to keep the love they have been given.
Caden is used to loss. He lost his mum very quickly to cancer and to cope started using illegal substances which cost him his career. The only positive in his life are his sister and his friends. His sister is due a baby any day and Caden flies home to be with her when she delivers the baby.
To make matters worse, it is not easy for Caden to leave his other crush behind. Rick is the complete opposite of Caden and Mace. But he just fit in with them perfectly as far as friends goes. But more then that, Caden is attracted to Rock as well but again, nothing has happened. And now with Caden running as quickly as possible to get away from Mace, nothing ever will.
Rick & Mace his friends are attracted to each other but no one will express how they feel. When something horrible and unexpected happens on the day Gracie his niece arrives he realises that without Mace and Rick he won’t make it through what’s happening.
This was a great book. I fell in love with all three men and the precious little girl Gracie. I’m really pleased that they have made the books into a series and I can’t wait for the next book to come out.
All he needs is one of them books that has you in tears at points and with a massive smile on your face at the end. The book is centred around 3 men, one of them everyone believes is straight and the other 2 haven’t opened up about their feeling for each other. The book also contains scenes of grief & loss but also about finding love and new beginnings and how to keep the love they have been given.
Caden is used to loss. He lost his mum very quickly to cancer and to cope started using illegal substances which cost him his career. The only positive in his life are his sister and his friends. His sister is due a baby any day and Caden flies home to be with her when she delivers the baby.
To make matters worse, it is not easy for Caden to leave his other crush behind. Rick is the complete opposite of Caden and Mace. But he just fit in with them perfectly as far as friends goes. But more then that, Caden is attracted to Rock as well but again, nothing has happened. And now with Caden running as quickly as possible to get away from Mace, nothing ever will.
Rick & Mace his friends are attracted to each other but no one will express how they feel. When something horrible and unexpected happens on the day Gracie his niece arrives he realises that without Mace and Rick he won’t make it through what’s happening.
This was a great book. I fell in love with all three men and the precious little girl Gracie. I’m really pleased that they have made the books into a series and I can’t wait for the next book to come out.
February 13, 2019
4.5* All He Needs is the first book in the My Truth series by Ann Grech. This book follows Caden though is told from Mason, Caden, and Rick’s POVs. Caden is a former pro-snowboarder who feels like he has hit rock bottom and can’t figure out what to do next. Mason is a former pro-snowboarding coach for one of Caden’s rivals and friend, Reef. Riccardo is a helicopter pilot in New Zealand with family in Italy.
Caden’s life has fallen apart and he decides to go home to support his sister when she gives birth while figuring out where to go next in life. When tragedy strikes their family again, Caden has to learn that accepting help is not a weakness and that having love and support is the best way to go through life.
Caden experiences some of the absolute highs and lows in life in a very short time period and this story is about finding the people who will stand by your side through all of them and help carry you through. I loved how emotional this story was, seriously all the feels! The only part that truly bothered me was how easily Caden forgave Mason. I felt like they never actually talked through any of the situation that changed Caden’s life, even if Caden had worked through it himself. Would recommend this story!
Caden’s life has fallen apart and he decides to go home to support his sister when she gives birth while figuring out where to go next in life. When tragedy strikes their family again, Caden has to learn that accepting help is not a weakness and that having love and support is the best way to go through life.
Caden experiences some of the absolute highs and lows in life in a very short time period and this story is about finding the people who will stand by your side through all of them and help carry you through. I loved how emotional this story was, seriously all the feels! The only part that truly bothered me was how easily Caden forgave Mason. I felt like they never actually talked through any of the situation that changed Caden’s life, even if Caden had worked through it himself. Would recommend this story!
February 6, 2019
Review by: Jennifer
(4 stars)
Caden's life has had its share of ups and downs. After finding out that one of the guys he is crushing on betrayed him, he hightails it to Florida to be with his sister while she gives birth. When his sister suddenly passes, he is now the sole provider of a baby girl. He reaches out to Rick and Mason, his crushes, and they end up flying from New Zealand to Florida to help him. Rick and Mason have already decided that they want to try and make a triad work, they just need to get Caden on board. But how can this work, them in New Zealand and Caden in Florida? Will Caden give up this chance at happiness?
This was a fast paced story that I felt needed a bit more info in some areas. Things just happened, like poof this happened. The whole thing of the three of them being a triad... there was no conversation or anything, it went from being crushes to now in a relationship. I def didn't realize that Mason knew Caden was gay, as Caden was in the closet at one point. This has loads of drama, one situation was sort of more swept under the carpet, and that situation so didn't make sense in the first place. The naughty bits were super hot. I did realize that I am a stickler for details though, if Caden is from Florida his speech would have been different, I cringed every time he said cot; and the tidbit of Anna not having life insurance would not be true, as military members do have one and seeing that the death was not a suicide, Caden or their dad would have been the beneficiary of her SGLI, not even going to mention that there isn't an Army post in Florida. But as much as those things bothered me, this was still a good story that did have me shed a tear at one point. I give this 4 stars.
(4 stars)
Caden's life has had its share of ups and downs. After finding out that one of the guys he is crushing on betrayed him, he hightails it to Florida to be with his sister while she gives birth. When his sister suddenly passes, he is now the sole provider of a baby girl. He reaches out to Rick and Mason, his crushes, and they end up flying from New Zealand to Florida to help him. Rick and Mason have already decided that they want to try and make a triad work, they just need to get Caden on board. But how can this work, them in New Zealand and Caden in Florida? Will Caden give up this chance at happiness?
This was a fast paced story that I felt needed a bit more info in some areas. Things just happened, like poof this happened. The whole thing of the three of them being a triad... there was no conversation or anything, it went from being crushes to now in a relationship. I def didn't realize that Mason knew Caden was gay, as Caden was in the closet at one point. This has loads of drama, one situation was sort of more swept under the carpet, and that situation so didn't make sense in the first place. The naughty bits were super hot. I did realize that I am a stickler for details though, if Caden is from Florida his speech would have been different, I cringed every time he said cot; and the tidbit of Anna not having life insurance would not be true, as military members do have one and seeing that the death was not a suicide, Caden or their dad would have been the beneficiary of her SGLI, not even going to mention that there isn't an Army post in Florida. But as much as those things bothered me, this was still a good story that did have me shed a tear at one point. I give this 4 stars.
February 11, 2019
This is the first book I have read by Ann and I loved it. This book has romance, drama, and more. If M/M isn’t your thing than this book definitely won’t be your thing because it’s M/M/M. I don’t think I have read a book yet that had three guys in a relationship. To me the times they were together was amazing. All three guys are different and bring something different to the relationship. Rick is out as liking both women and men, while Caden and Mace are not. Mason and Caden are both in the competitive world of snowboarding. Mason as a coach and Caden as a snowboarder. Caden career has come to an end and he goes home to help out his sister who is about to have a baby. Things take a turn he never saw coming with her and the baby. Now he must decide to do. Can Caden have both the men he loves and the family that needs him? Choices will need to be made and he will need to learn to accept help from friends. This book was so good. I read it all in one sitting in a few hours. I couldn’t put it down. I loved all the characters in this book and hope that I will get to read more about them in the future. If you cry easily you may need tissues nearby. Ann you did such a fantastic job with this book. Can’t wait to read more of your books.
February 9, 2019
Ann Grech's All He Needs is phenomenal, as it's an emotional, heart-warming menage story.
It's a fantastic story where fate fixes everything and sets things up for these men. There's hurt, pain, grief, as well as love and survival.
After a series of tragic events for Caden, where everything that can go wrong goes wrong, he hits rock bottom. The two men he loves helps pick him up.
Each of the men are great characters, despite not being extremely developed. They fit perfectly, with Rick balancing them out, as the hot protector. And the chemistry between them is exceptional, with their first time together being exquisite.
One of my favorite parts is the important reminder that's it's tough to accept help and to hand over your heart. We all know this and it's ok be rely on others at times.
Overall, it's a tremendous story of life not going as planned. And an inspirational reminder that things can still turn out wonderful. The plot is gripping, and the writing is attentive, with absolutely loveable characters. I enjoyed every single moment of this story. The tone throughout tends to be very sad, but the happy, lighter moments will fill your heart.
I highly recommend All He Needs. I am an avid fan of menage romances, and this one certainly holds up as being outstanding. It's ambitious and captivating, and will leave you crying like a baby at times. Don't miss it!
It's a fantastic story where fate fixes everything and sets things up for these men. There's hurt, pain, grief, as well as love and survival.
After a series of tragic events for Caden, where everything that can go wrong goes wrong, he hits rock bottom. The two men he loves helps pick him up.
Each of the men are great characters, despite not being extremely developed. They fit perfectly, with Rick balancing them out, as the hot protector. And the chemistry between them is exceptional, with their first time together being exquisite.
One of my favorite parts is the important reminder that's it's tough to accept help and to hand over your heart. We all know this and it's ok be rely on others at times.
Overall, it's a tremendous story of life not going as planned. And an inspirational reminder that things can still turn out wonderful. The plot is gripping, and the writing is attentive, with absolutely loveable characters. I enjoyed every single moment of this story. The tone throughout tends to be very sad, but the happy, lighter moments will fill your heart.
I highly recommend All He Needs. I am an avid fan of menage romances, and this one certainly holds up as being outstanding. It's ambitious and captivating, and will leave you crying like a baby at times. Don't miss it!
February 12, 2019
this novel had everything to please me. A MMM, with a baby.
I loved the beginning of this novel. And if I was afraid of a love triangle; I was quickly reassured, it is indeed a MMM. The characters are very endearing, especially Caden who is clearly the main character. We feel that it is a character who has suffered a lot and will still go through a lot of trial in this novel.
Besides, his relationship with Ricki and Mace will really be vital to him and help him move forward. I really liked the birth of the relationship between the three men and how they will realize that they all feel the same for each other and have the same doubts and fears .
One of the subjects in the spotlight in this novel is family, family ties. Subject that is very well treated including the relationship of Caden and his father but also that of Ricki and Mace and Gracie.
In summary a touching novel, endearing characters and secondary characters that we hope to find soon.
I loved the beginning of this novel. And if I was afraid of a love triangle; I was quickly reassured, it is indeed a MMM. The characters are very endearing, especially Caden who is clearly the main character. We feel that it is a character who has suffered a lot and will still go through a lot of trial in this novel.
Besides, his relationship with Ricki and Mace will really be vital to him and help him move forward. I really liked the birth of the relationship between the three men and how they will realize that they all feel the same for each other and have the same doubts and fears .
One of the subjects in the spotlight in this novel is family, family ties. Subject that is very well treated including the relationship of Caden and his father but also that of Ricki and Mace and Gracie.
In summary a touching novel, endearing characters and secondary characters that we hope to find soon.
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