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Four Mercenaries #1
Their Bounty
--- Taken. Prized. Possessed. Loved. ---
Clover is an orphan and has led a tough and chaotic life. No stability. No money. No friends. He trusts no one.
His already miserable life takes a nosedive when he ends up in the hands of a human trafficking gang. Someone has placed a request for a young albino man, and Clover is to become the property of a mysterious buyer who will stop at nothing to satisfy their depraved desire. Clover’s fate seems sealed until four bounty hunters appear to take out his captors and accidentally save him.
The four mercenaries want to move on, but when Clover pleads for protection, they offer it to him at a price. In the beginning, the arrangement is all kinds of shady, but as he gets to know the four men who’ve taken him on a wild ride, his developing feelings might become as dangerous as the elusive buyer.
But can a relationship with four such different men even work? Men who kill for a living? Men so full of contradictions?
Tank. The massive ex-soldier eager to be Clover’s Daddy.
Pyro. Wild, tattooed, with a filthy mouth and an itch for violence.
Boar. Ginger, bearded, a big teddy bear who can turn into a grizzly.
Drake. Dark and dangerous, with a tongue as sharp as his knives.
Can these men provide him with the love and security he craves? Or has Clover made the worst mistake of his life?
*
THEIR BOUNTY is a dark gay harem contemporary romance, book 1 in the “Four Mercenaries” trilogy. The story contains scenes of explicit violence, offensive language, morally ambiguous characters and lots of scorching hot, emotional, explicit scenes.
POSSIBLE SPOILERS:
Themes: abduction, polyamory, mercenaries, bounty hunters, albinism, commitment issues, indecent proposal, dark past, male bonding, human trafficking, size difference, enemies to lovers, danger, alpha male, found family, size difference, distrust, shared, victim and protector
Length: ~92,000 words
Clover is an orphan and has led a tough and chaotic life. No stability. No money. No friends. He trusts no one.
His already miserable life takes a nosedive when he ends up in the hands of a human trafficking gang. Someone has placed a request for a young albino man, and Clover is to become the property of a mysterious buyer who will stop at nothing to satisfy their depraved desire. Clover’s fate seems sealed until four bounty hunters appear to take out his captors and accidentally save him.
The four mercenaries want to move on, but when Clover pleads for protection, they offer it to him at a price. In the beginning, the arrangement is all kinds of shady, but as he gets to know the four men who’ve taken him on a wild ride, his developing feelings might become as dangerous as the elusive buyer.
But can a relationship with four such different men even work? Men who kill for a living? Men so full of contradictions?
Tank. The massive ex-soldier eager to be Clover’s Daddy.
Pyro. Wild, tattooed, with a filthy mouth and an itch for violence.
Boar. Ginger, bearded, a big teddy bear who can turn into a grizzly.
Drake. Dark and dangerous, with a tongue as sharp as his knives.
Can these men provide him with the love and security he craves? Or has Clover made the worst mistake of his life?
*
THEIR BOUNTY is a dark gay harem contemporary romance, book 1 in the “Four Mercenaries” trilogy. The story contains scenes of explicit violence, offensive language, morally ambiguous characters and lots of scorching hot, emotional, explicit scenes.
POSSIBLE SPOILERS:
Themes: abduction, polyamory, mercenaries, bounty hunters, albinism, commitment issues, indecent proposal, dark past, male bonding, human trafficking, size difference, enemies to lovers, danger, alpha male, found family, size difference, distrust, shared, victim and protector
Length: ~92,000 words
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2019
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About the author
K.A. Merikan
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K. A. Merikan is a duo of queer writers who don’t believe in following the well-trodden path. In their books you can dip your toe into dangerous romance with mafiosi, outlaw bikers and bad boys, all from the safety of your sofa. They love the weird and wonderful, stepping out of the box, and bending stereotypes both in life and in fiction. Their stories don’t shy away from exploring the darker side of M/M romance, and feature a variety of anti-heroes, rebels, misfits, and underdogs who go against the grain.
Be prepared for shocking twists, dark humor, raw emotions, and sizzling hot scenes.
K.A. Merikan also writes steamy M/M romcoms as Devon Doe.
e-mail: kamerikan@gmail.com
More information about ongoing projects, works in progress and publishing at:
K.A. Merikan’s author page: http://kamerikan.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamerikan
K. A. Merikan is a duo of queer writers who don’t believe in following the well-trodden path. In their books you can dip your toe into dangerous romance with mafiosi, outlaw bikers and bad boys, all from the safety of your sofa. They love the weird and wonderful, stepping out of the box, and bending stereotypes both in life and in fiction. Their stories don’t shy away from exploring the darker side of M/M romance, and feature a variety of anti-heroes, rebels, misfits, and underdogs who go against the grain.
Be prepared for shocking twists, dark humor, raw emotions, and sizzling hot scenes.
K.A. Merikan also writes steamy M/M romcoms as Devon Doe.
e-mail: kamerikan@gmail.com
More information about ongoing projects, works in progress and publishing at:
K.A. Merikan’s author page: http://kamerikan.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamerikan
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May 19, 2019
I went into this one with a degree of uncertainty.How on earth would it work? I mean five men! I shouldn't have worried because these Authors weaved their magic again here.
Clover has a distinctive look and it seems anything can be ordered for the right price.When he's captured by Human traffickers he finds himself in an impossible situation but are things about to go from bad to worse in the form of 4 mercenaries who come to his rescue.
One of the things I admire about these Authors books is that they,invariably,step outside of the comfort zone.A lot of their books have featured a character with a disability and while Clover's albinism isn't really a disability, it definitely isn't the norm.
Another thing I like is that they create characters who are just a little bit bratty,difficult,inclined to go there own way consequences be damned.And Clover is definitely that type of character.Initially he tries to manipulate the situation with the four men to his advantage but it isn't long before his actions force him to be more honest and feelings start to take over.
Yes,feelings because while this book is heavily focused on sex there's so much more going on here.And the sex is an extremely important part of this story.It's not just gratuitous,it's about each of the mercenaries finding their own connection with Clover and honestly it was so sweet at times.I especially loved the connection between Clover and Boar.
The main focus of the book is the relationship that develops between the men and I don't know how the Authors have managed it but it totally worked.I could feel each connection Clover developed with the four men who were so different but so likeable for different reasons.
I've got no idea what to expect in the next instalment but I'm really looking forward to more from these men.
(Must mention the way Clover got his name-found,abandoned in a clover field when he was a baby,both sweet and sad.)
Recommended read.
Review copy.
May 29, 2019
4 Stars
Poly romances usually aren’t my thing, but you know what is my thing? K.A. Merikan! I honestly think I’m at the point where I’d read anything they offer up, regardless of the sometimes questionable themes within. I’m that far gone on these ladies and their unique brand of M/M romance.
Their Bounty was one scorching hot read. Featuring one twinky albino and four lethal and possessive mercenaries, this story kind of forces reality out the window as these five men explore the various sexual and emotional dynamics within their group, all while kicking some bad guy ass in an attempt to keep their boy safe.
What worked really well for me here was how clear and distinctive each character was. In group dynamics such as this, it’s often easy for characters to blur together or some to fade into the background, making it difficult to distinguish who is who. That was not the case here. Every single one of these five men were unique and well-defined straight off the bat, and I liked them all so much that I’m not even sure which mercenary was ultimately my favourite. (I totally lie; it was Drake!!!)
This was a sex-heavy story, featuring everything from menage scenes, DP, bondage, spanking, exhibitionism, etc. It was all pretty damn dirty and hot, so no complaints here, and thankfully there was still enough of a plot and enough action to keep this story flowing really damn well.
So although this may not have been my usual fare, I can safely say it was a huge hit for me. I very much look forward to seeing where things go in the sequel for this group of complex, dangerous, and damn sexy men.
Poly romances usually aren’t my thing, but you know what is my thing? K.A. Merikan! I honestly think I’m at the point where I’d read anything they offer up, regardless of the sometimes questionable themes within. I’m that far gone on these ladies and their unique brand of M/M romance.
Their Bounty was one scorching hot read. Featuring one twinky albino and four lethal and possessive mercenaries, this story kind of forces reality out the window as these five men explore the various sexual and emotional dynamics within their group, all while kicking some bad guy ass in an attempt to keep their boy safe.
What worked really well for me here was how clear and distinctive each character was. In group dynamics such as this, it’s often easy for characters to blur together or some to fade into the background, making it difficult to distinguish who is who. That was not the case here. Every single one of these five men were unique and well-defined straight off the bat, and I liked them all so much that I’m not even sure which mercenary was ultimately my favourite. (I totally lie; it was Drake!!!)
This was a sex-heavy story, featuring everything from menage scenes, DP, bondage, spanking, exhibitionism, etc. It was all pretty damn dirty and hot, so no complaints here, and thankfully there was still enough of a plot and enough action to keep this story flowing really damn well.
So although this may not have been my usual fare, I can safely say it was a huge hit for me. I very much look forward to seeing where things go in the sequel for this group of complex, dangerous, and damn sexy men.
May 24, 2019
4Stars!
These ladies have some kind of wizardly magic going on because every off the wall thing they write about, which most of us wouldn't usually read about, they make you either like it or love it. So even though this kind of story is not my cuppa, (I honestly don't care for this kind of story-line at all) I still sent them my info when I got an email asking me if I was interested in reading an early copy. Look, these are the only authors I would take a chance on reading when it has come to most of the stuff they have written. I mean a lot of the things they've written about I wouldn't even bother reading with most other authors. They just have that something that makes you want to take a chance on their book no matter how much the subject may make you cringe or think, "No way is this going to turn out good". Because in the end, it does work. You do end up coming away from the story in aw that you either liked it or loved it. So color me not surprised that they took a story-line that I usually don't care for and made me like it.
Clover is unique in his looks and these looks may just cost him his life. He is in high command by a person who won't stop until they get their prize. But four men step in and not only claim his body, but also his heart. Tank just wants him to be his boy and to call him, Daddy. Pyro wants to disrupt him and dirty him up a bit. Boar just wants to cuddle and love him. Drake wants to see him tied up and begging. They are all very different and play different roles in Clover's life. And here is where I usually have a problem. It's really hard to make a story like this feel like a romance to me when there are so many players playing the game. But like always, these ladies did a really great job and making these men unique in their own way that it was easy to follow. They all have a different connection with Clover and him with them. And they will do everything they can to keep their boy.
The story was very steamy with lots of sex. There's also a story tho. I would love to get to know these men more tho. That is my only real complaint. Maybe more on the four men in the next book, which I am so glad will be out soon.
Happy reading dolls! xx
I received an ARC from the author's in exchange for an honest review.
These ladies have some kind of wizardly magic going on because every off the wall thing they write about, which most of us wouldn't usually read about, they make you either like it or love it. So even though this kind of story is not my cuppa, (I honestly don't care for this kind of story-line at all) I still sent them my info when I got an email asking me if I was interested in reading an early copy. Look, these are the only authors I would take a chance on reading when it has come to most of the stuff they have written. I mean a lot of the things they've written about I wouldn't even bother reading with most other authors. They just have that something that makes you want to take a chance on their book no matter how much the subject may make you cringe or think, "No way is this going to turn out good". Because in the end, it does work. You do end up coming away from the story in aw that you either liked it or loved it. So color me not surprised that they took a story-line that I usually don't care for and made me like it.
Clover is unique in his looks and these looks may just cost him his life. He is in high command by a person who won't stop until they get their prize. But four men step in and not only claim his body, but also his heart. Tank just wants him to be his boy and to call him, Daddy. Pyro wants to disrupt him and dirty him up a bit. Boar just wants to cuddle and love him. Drake wants to see him tied up and begging. They are all very different and play different roles in Clover's life. And here is where I usually have a problem. It's really hard to make a story like this feel like a romance to me when there are so many players playing the game. But like always, these ladies did a really great job and making these men unique in their own way that it was easy to follow. They all have a different connection with Clover and him with them. And they will do everything they can to keep their boy.
The story was very steamy with lots of sex. There's also a story tho. I would love to get to know these men more tho. That is my only real complaint. Maybe more on the four men in the next book, which I am so glad will be out soon.
Happy reading dolls! xx
I received an ARC from the author's in exchange for an honest review.
d-n-f
June 6, 2019TIME OF DEATH 26%
This bounty ain’t the quilted quicker picker upper for me, did not like. Could not get into the writing or the story because sex started way too soon and Clover went from being traumatized to “yes I would like to have all the dicks”.
I was already very iffy because Clover is albino and I know the real life atrocities albinos face in todays world but I’m not gonna get into that. Just didn’t like the writing and the story is not for me no matter how much I was down for some harem style loving.
I won’t be rating but yeh..
This bounty ain’t the quilted quicker picker upper for me, did not like. Could not get into the writing or the story because sex started way too soon and Clover went from being traumatized to “yes I would like to have all the dicks”.
I was already very iffy because Clover is albino and I know the real life atrocities albinos face in todays world but I’m not gonna get into that. Just didn’t like the writing and the story is not for me no matter how much I was down for some harem style loving.
I won’t be rating but yeh..
July 1, 2021
4“ 4 dicks is better than 1” stars
Wow this book was something *awkward chuckle*
I know summaries in review are a bit redundant since you can just read the blurb but… I feel like this is the only way to format it.
Characters:
*Clover:*
MC where in his head 90% of the story
He is albino
Red/blue eyes
White hair everywhere
Described as a twink
Helpless
And likes to fuck
There’s no depth to these characters so to sum of Clover; he’s an albino twink who likes to fuck
*Tank*:
Board shoulders
Likes to Work out
Likes to fuck
Again no depth, we literally no nothing besides that
*Drew*
Slender
Doesn’t like Clover for a good majority of the story
Likes bondage
Has scars
Was trafficked
Opens up (not really) to Clover about his past
Likes knives
A little more but still surface level
Pyro
Had a blue Mohawk
High libido
In a relationship with Boar
Likes twinks
Military kid
He likes to fuck, that’s about it
Boar
Sensitive (not a bad thing)
And you guessed it likes to fuck
Summary: Clover is 19 years old and living in Arizona and is part of the little “gang”. He does petty crime and his n exchange he gets a place to sleep. Jerry is the ring leader and Clover sees him as a friend. But Jerry ends up being a backstabbing money hungry pig and sells Clover. He ends up in the custody of some guy named Riggs and he ends being chained to a pipe in the guys house. He’s terrified and all these worst case scenarios are running through his head. He’s broke out of his thoughts when he hears gunshots and a bunch of noise. That’s when we meet the mercenaries. Tank, Drew, Pyro, and Boar (and yes I did them in order from favorite to least favorite). Tank is the first one to see Clover and instantly wants to fuck him (ha words) and “rescues him”. Clover is still wary and decides to play the whole innocent act but they see through his bullshit and they end up taking him to they’re warehouse. He and Tank get to talking and Clover and asks him to take him to New York in exchange for his body. He immediately agree and they get to fucking. Then they tell the other guys and Pyro and Boar hop on the sex train expect Drew who stays firmly at the station. He doesn’t trust Clover at all and keeps his distance. Anyways they fall into a relatonfuck.
All sounds good? But I had some niggles
CLOVERS HELPLESSNESS (I can’t make my works bold or underlined :(()
Okay helplessness annoys me a lot in books. Maybe that’s another reason I don’t like mf so much. It’s just irks me to see someone to depend on someone for everything. You would think there wouldn’t be gender norms in mm but… Clover is this little slender guy who can’t really see and and can’t protect himself. He’s always depending on the 4 guys to protect him, feed him, and clothe him. It’s so annoying to read about and the character just comes off as weak
CLOVERS TRUST ISSUES/BOAR INCIDENT
omg I got it the beginning but when I’m 70% or 90 in and he’s still doubting the people he claims to love I’m pretty confused and annoyed. The whole Boar thing was sooo dumb. They’re having a nice little picnic and he has to run his mouth and say that the whole situation was just fucking. Boar gets a bit hurt and says it more than that. Than Clover says “you’re pretty sensitive/emotional for a killer” (something along those lines). Boars upset about and tells Pyro. Pyro tells Tank and he spanks Clover (who refuses to apologize) and then Pyro pretty much rapes Clover. I don’t care that Clover said he was fine with it he obviously wasn’t it, and it was a punishment fuck so. Anyways that whole ordeal was between Boar and Clover no one else needed to be involved.
THE WHOLE BOUNTY THING
Another thing I don’t like. How everyone loves/wants this one MC. There were multiple times where people tried to take Clover from them. He couldn’t have been that special 🙄 and when he does get kidnapped it’s so dumb. They’re tired of everyone trying to take him so they somehow are able to figure out who is behind the whole thing and use him as bait. Of course it goes wrong and he’s kidnapped, nothing happens to him he just accepts his fate and thinks that they won’t come for him. Of course they come in guns blazing and the THREE of them take down a lot more than three people. It was so corny.
THEY KILLED A DOG
The woman who was behind the whole thing had a dog. He would attack anyone that would attack her. He wasn’t a fkn threat! He was trained! They shot him in the head! So wrong! They could have done anything else. Take him to a vet, a shelter, re-home him etc. Anything besides shooting him in the head. And they did is so casually, like they didn’t just kill an innocent animal 😒
But there was things I liked
DRAKE
he was definitely my favorite. He saw Clover for what he was. And although there wasn’t a lot a depth a got some sort of an idea of who he was
THE SEX
Yeah it was super hot
Rimming
Blowies
Public sex
Threesomes
Bondage
daddy kink
THE ACTION
Although it was OTT is was still fun to read about.
I still really enjoyed this book. It was light and fun. All the things I mentioned I really could overlook just not the dog.
Wow this book was something *awkward chuckle*
I know summaries in review are a bit redundant since you can just read the blurb but… I feel like this is the only way to format it.
Characters:
*Clover:*
MC where in his head 90% of the story
He is albino
Red/blue eyes
White hair everywhere
Described as a twink
Helpless
And likes to fuck
There’s no depth to these characters so to sum of Clover; he’s an albino twink who likes to fuck
*Tank*:
Board shoulders
Likes to Work out
Likes to fuck
Again no depth, we literally no nothing besides that
*Drew*
Slender
Doesn’t like Clover for a good majority of the story
Likes bondage
Has scars
Was trafficked
Opens up (not really) to Clover about his past
Likes knives
A little more but still surface level
Pyro
Had a blue Mohawk
High libido
In a relationship with Boar
Likes twinks
Military kid
He likes to fuck, that’s about it
Boar
Sensitive (not a bad thing)
And you guessed it likes to fuck
Summary: Clover is 19 years old and living in Arizona and is part of the little “gang”. He does petty crime and his n exchange he gets a place to sleep. Jerry is the ring leader and Clover sees him as a friend. But Jerry ends up being a backstabbing money hungry pig and sells Clover. He ends up in the custody of some guy named Riggs and he ends being chained to a pipe in the guys house. He’s terrified and all these worst case scenarios are running through his head. He’s broke out of his thoughts when he hears gunshots and a bunch of noise. That’s when we meet the mercenaries. Tank, Drew, Pyro, and Boar (and yes I did them in order from favorite to least favorite). Tank is the first one to see Clover and instantly wants to fuck him (ha words) and “rescues him”. Clover is still wary and decides to play the whole innocent act but they see through his bullshit and they end up taking him to they’re warehouse. He and Tank get to talking and Clover and asks him to take him to New York in exchange for his body. He immediately agree and they get to fucking. Then they tell the other guys and Pyro and Boar hop on the sex train expect Drew who stays firmly at the station. He doesn’t trust Clover at all and keeps his distance. Anyways they fall into a relatonfuck.
All sounds good? But I had some niggles
CLOVERS HELPLESSNESS (I can’t make my works bold or underlined :(()
Okay helplessness annoys me a lot in books. Maybe that’s another reason I don’t like mf so much. It’s just irks me to see someone to depend on someone for everything. You would think there wouldn’t be gender norms in mm but… Clover is this little slender guy who can’t really see and and can’t protect himself. He’s always depending on the 4 guys to protect him, feed him, and clothe him. It’s so annoying to read about and the character just comes off as weak
CLOVERS TRUST ISSUES/BOAR INCIDENT
omg I got it the beginning but when I’m 70% or 90 in and he’s still doubting the people he claims to love I’m pretty confused and annoyed. The whole Boar thing was sooo dumb. They’re having a nice little picnic and he has to run his mouth and say that the whole situation was just fucking. Boar gets a bit hurt and says it more than that. Than Clover says “you’re pretty sensitive/emotional for a killer” (something along those lines). Boars upset about and tells Pyro. Pyro tells Tank and he spanks Clover (who refuses to apologize) and then Pyro pretty much rapes Clover. I don’t care that Clover said he was fine with it he obviously wasn’t it, and it was a punishment fuck so. Anyways that whole ordeal was between Boar and Clover no one else needed to be involved.
THE WHOLE BOUNTY THING
Another thing I don’t like. How everyone loves/wants this one MC. There were multiple times where people tried to take Clover from them. He couldn’t have been that special 🙄 and when he does get kidnapped it’s so dumb. They’re tired of everyone trying to take him so they somehow are able to figure out who is behind the whole thing and use him as bait. Of course it goes wrong and he’s kidnapped, nothing happens to him he just accepts his fate and thinks that they won’t come for him. Of course they come in guns blazing and the THREE of them take down a lot more than three people. It was so corny.
THEY KILLED A DOG
The woman who was behind the whole thing had a dog. He would attack anyone that would attack her. He wasn’t a fkn threat! He was trained! They shot him in the head! So wrong! They could have done anything else. Take him to a vet, a shelter, re-home him etc. Anything besides shooting him in the head. And they did is so casually, like they didn’t just kill an innocent animal 😒
But there was things I liked
DRAKE
he was definitely my favorite. He saw Clover for what he was. And although there wasn’t a lot a depth a got some sort of an idea of who he was
THE SEX
Yeah it was super hot
Rimming
Blowies
Public sex
Threesomes
Bondage
daddy kink
THE ACTION
Although it was OTT is was still fun to read about.
I still really enjoyed this book. It was light and fun. All the things I mentioned I really could overlook just not the dog.
May 19, 2019
This is pure Merikan - filthy in the best way, dirty and hot as a volcano, just a little bit twisted but with a core of solid steel romance at the centre.
Four men, each uniquely drawn with vibrant personalities and talents and a fifth, the anchor around which to secure their kinks and desires and the who drives the narrative forward.
I can't make up my mind who I love best. Tank, the strong Daddy, taking care of his crew, or Boar, enthusiastic and sweet with a need to connect, fiery Pyro, hot tempered and sexually aggressive, or Drake, sullen and hiding a painful secret.
Each of them brings something different for Clover and he shamelessly hoards all their desires and affections.
The suspense element is, as always with this writing duo, well planned and still brings a surprise even though it's blindingly obvious once you know!
I am loving this new series.
#ARC kindly received from the authors in return for an honest and unbiased review.
Four men, each uniquely drawn with vibrant personalities and talents and a fifth, the anchor around which to secure their kinks and desires and the who drives the narrative forward.
I can't make up my mind who I love best. Tank, the strong Daddy, taking care of his crew, or Boar, enthusiastic and sweet with a need to connect, fiery Pyro, hot tempered and sexually aggressive, or Drake, sullen and hiding a painful secret.
Each of them brings something different for Clover and he shamelessly hoards all their desires and affections.
The suspense element is, as always with this writing duo, well planned and still brings a surprise even though it's blindingly obvious once you know!
I am loving this new series.
#ARC kindly received from the authors in return for an honest and unbiased review.
November 28, 2019
So .. usually, I’m not one for ménage. 😅 I just feel like there’s something quite not right about ménage romance. However, if you know me, you know how much I adore Merikans and their morally ambiguous heroes. 😉 So when a new harem book by my two favorite authors came out, I had to read/listen it. And let me tell you, I loved it! 😍
Clover lives in a harsh, cruel world. Being an orphan and a street urchin, he was already living a difficult life. But when being sold as a pet because of his unique albino looks, it’s like a endless, hopeless pit for clover. And then he was very unceremoniously rescued by four rough, hunky mercenaries who were chasing down his captor, human trafficker. It started as an arrangement for protection but turns out to be something much much more. Will Clover find ultimate happiness, safety and love that he has already secretly craved in the arms of four different men?
Unique, fresh and utterly addicting. 🥰 I loved the different personalities and characteristics of these five men and how they handled and navigated their blossoming lives. I was in love with Tank the daddy, seduced by rough and wild Pyro, charmed by Boar the care teddy bear and enthralled by the enigmatic Drake. 😌 The storyline was quite interesting too. We don’t see many books that venture into these dark territories so I loved the uniqueness of it. And my, this was filthy and erotic to the next level. Scorching hot! 🔥 I think Wyatt Baker did a fantastic job narrating this story. I’m definitely going to check out next book in the series. 😉
4 love isn’t limited to just one person stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Audio rating
Story - 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narration - 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Performance- 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall - 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Disclaimer: An audio copy of this book was provided by the authors for an honest and unbiased review.
Clover lives in a harsh, cruel world. Being an orphan and a street urchin, he was already living a difficult life. But when being sold as a pet because of his unique albino looks, it’s like a endless, hopeless pit for clover. And then he was very unceremoniously rescued by four rough, hunky mercenaries who were chasing down his captor, human trafficker. It started as an arrangement for protection but turns out to be something much much more. Will Clover find ultimate happiness, safety and love that he has already secretly craved in the arms of four different men?
Unique, fresh and utterly addicting. 🥰 I loved the different personalities and characteristics of these five men and how they handled and navigated their blossoming lives. I was in love with Tank the daddy, seduced by rough and wild Pyro, charmed by Boar the care teddy bear and enthralled by the enigmatic Drake. 😌 The storyline was quite interesting too. We don’t see many books that venture into these dark territories so I loved the uniqueness of it. And my, this was filthy and erotic to the next level. Scorching hot! 🔥 I think Wyatt Baker did a fantastic job narrating this story. I’m definitely going to check out next book in the series. 😉
4 love isn’t limited to just one person stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Audio rating
Story - 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narration - 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Performance- 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall - 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Disclaimer: An audio copy of this book was provided by the authors for an honest and unbiased review.
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May 19, 2019
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q43M1XC
The story follows Clover, a beautiful young albino guy who is saved from being trafficked by four bounty hunters. But since he's not safe and someone is after him, he pleads for help with the men, but that protection... comes at a price :>.
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November 9, 2022I give up. 30% and I don’t like any of the characters and it’s balls to the walls sex. I like a little more emotional connection with my book porn.
So that was the payment for protection - he was to become a fuck toy for a group of four.
There are glowing reviews on this one, so this book might work for some!
So that was the payment for protection - he was to become a fuck toy for a group of four.
There are glowing reviews on this one, so this book might work for some!
May 18, 2019
*4.5 stars*
This was filth. It was hot, twisted and utterly dirty. It was romantic as well!
I think the biggest challenge in polyamory romance, especially the kind that includes 5 people, is to make each and every character distinct so that the reader doesn’t get completely confused and lost while reading. K.A.Merikan nailed that part. I never had to stop and think about who’s who and who’s talking every time, not even at the beginning. Each character is very unique:
Tank, the leader. The level headed bear. He’s Daddy!
Boar, the romantic, kind hearted, ginger teddy bear.
Pyro, laid back but very hard at the edges.
Drake, the distrustful, mysterious one. Drake was the only one who resisted for so long to Clover’s charms. He was actually a bit of an asshole. Predictably, he was my favorite.
As for Clover, the albino twink…yeah I totally objectify him, feel free to judge. When you read, keep in mind that Clover is only 19 and has already been through a lot. His level of immaturity and his actions triggered by fear felt very realistic and resonated a lot with me.
The mystery was on the down low for most of the book, what with the story being focused on the dynamics between the five men, but in the end it took a totally unexpected turn, at least for me. I definitely did not see this coming although it was right in front of my eyes the whole time. Well played!
Things escalate pretty quickly sexually, that’s the premise of the story anyway. Romance comes more naturally towards the end of the book, but I suspect there is much more of that to come in the next books.
My biggest fear was that this story would feel unbelievable, not because of the number of partners but because of the deal Clover made with the four guys. Like, how possible is it for four mercenaries to agree to provide protection in exchange of sexual favors? It started that way,as a deal, but it really didn’t feel like this at all. From the first chapters it felt like the guys took pity on Clover, decided to help him and why not have some fun while doing that? At least that was my take on the story.
What Ele’s pervy little heart hopes to see in the next books:
-More bonding between the four men.
-Sex that includes other pairings as well instead of only Clover being in the middle.
-One of the other guys bottoming.
-Relationship angst.
I can’t wait to find out what the future holds for the four mercenaries and their bounty!
-Review posted on Gay Book Reviews.-
This was filth. It was hot, twisted and utterly dirty. It was romantic as well!
I think the biggest challenge in polyamory romance, especially the kind that includes 5 people, is to make each and every character distinct so that the reader doesn’t get completely confused and lost while reading. K.A.Merikan nailed that part. I never had to stop and think about who’s who and who’s talking every time, not even at the beginning. Each character is very unique:
Tank, the leader. The level headed bear. He’s Daddy!
Boar, the romantic, kind hearted, ginger teddy bear.
Pyro, laid back but very hard at the edges.
Drake, the distrustful, mysterious one. Drake was the only one who resisted for so long to Clover’s charms. He was actually a bit of an asshole. Predictably, he was my favorite.
As for Clover, the albino twink…yeah I totally objectify him, feel free to judge. When you read, keep in mind that Clover is only 19 and has already been through a lot. His level of immaturity and his actions triggered by fear felt very realistic and resonated a lot with me.
The mystery was on the down low for most of the book, what with the story being focused on the dynamics between the five men, but in the end it took a totally unexpected turn, at least for me. I definitely did not see this coming although it was right in front of my eyes the whole time. Well played!
Things escalate pretty quickly sexually, that’s the premise of the story anyway. Romance comes more naturally towards the end of the book, but I suspect there is much more of that to come in the next books.
My biggest fear was that this story would feel unbelievable, not because of the number of partners but because of the deal Clover made with the four guys. Like, how possible is it for four mercenaries to agree to provide protection in exchange of sexual favors? It started that way,as a deal, but it really didn’t feel like this at all. From the first chapters it felt like the guys took pity on Clover, decided to help him and why not have some fun while doing that? At least that was my take on the story.
What Ele’s pervy little heart hopes to see in the next books:
-More bonding between the four men.
-Sex that includes other pairings as well instead of only Clover being in the middle.
-One of the other guys bottoming.
-Relationship angst.
I can’t wait to find out what the future holds for the four mercenaries and their bounty!
-Review posted on Gay Book Reviews.-
May 22, 2019
These girls sure know how to write hot gritty smut !! This book was a great start to a new season. Clover is an albino who has been chased, neglected, sold and abused for most of his life. During a rescue mission Tank and his team find Clover after killing his captor. Instantly Tank is smitten and he takes Clover home with him. Drake is uncertain and apprehensive, Pyro is open to a new “boy” to play with and Boar falls emotionally. This is their story as emotions align and Clovers stalker is uncovered.
May 20, 2019
4.5 stars!
Well, I did not think it was possible that I would read and actually enjoy a polygamous/polyamorous story, because it's just not my cup of tea. But I've learned that I need to give everything Kat and Agnes write a chance, because they always manage to surprise me and make me like things I never thought I would before. Kudos to them because there are not many authors who manage to do that.
Now as for the book, it was such a fun, wild and entertaining ride! Clover is in trouble, someone is after him because of his unique looks but swooping in come Tank and his team to rescue him. Something quite morally ambigious follows this event, but that's Kat's and Agnes's specialty after all. Clover makes a deal with the team in exchange for their protection. But what starts out as just a little bit of fun, soon turns more serious than everyone would have guessed.
Each member of Tank's team brings something special to the table and while I do have my favorites *cough* Drake and Tank *cough* I liked that each one of them had a special relationship with Clover and Kat and Agnes tried hard to make them all equal, even if I was sometimes torn with who I rather wanted him to be with. But this book isn't about that, it's about an equal relationship between all of them and sure it's not always sunshine and roses but it worked much better than I expected and I was actually rooting for all of them because each one has a connection to Clover and Clover brings out the best in all of them. As do they for Clover. The poor guy is all alone in the world and now he's gained a family. And who wouldn't love 4 guys pampering the shit out of you :D
While Their Bounty was hot, and I mean hot it wasn't just pure filth as you might expect from a multiple partner relationship. Though there was this one scene that really had me sweating! But there was actually some real emotion in the story. Some scenes that made me tear up hard. Clover is young and naive and sometimes he makes mistakes, but all his feelings and actions really resonated with me and I was quite emotionally invested.
All in all this book suprised me in a good way and I really enjoyed reading about Clover and his men. I'm super excited for the next book! Kat and Agnes already teased that were was gonna be some drama and angst. I can't wait to read it!
Well, I did not think it was possible that I would read and actually enjoy a polygamous/polyamorous story, because it's just not my cup of tea. But I've learned that I need to give everything Kat and Agnes write a chance, because they always manage to surprise me and make me like things I never thought I would before. Kudos to them because there are not many authors who manage to do that.
Now as for the book, it was such a fun, wild and entertaining ride! Clover is in trouble, someone is after him because of his unique looks but swooping in come Tank and his team to rescue him. Something quite morally ambigious follows this event, but that's Kat's and Agnes's specialty after all. Clover makes a deal with the team in exchange for their protection. But what starts out as just a little bit of fun, soon turns more serious than everyone would have guessed.
Each member of Tank's team brings something special to the table and while I do have my favorites *cough* Drake and Tank *cough* I liked that each one of them had a special relationship with Clover and Kat and Agnes tried hard to make them all equal, even if I was sometimes torn with who I rather wanted him to be with. But this book isn't about that, it's about an equal relationship between all of them and sure it's not always sunshine and roses but it worked much better than I expected and I was actually rooting for all of them because each one has a connection to Clover and Clover brings out the best in all of them. As do they for Clover. The poor guy is all alone in the world and now he's gained a family. And who wouldn't love 4 guys pampering the shit out of you :D
While Their Bounty was hot, and I mean hot it wasn't just pure filth as you might expect from a multiple partner relationship. Though there was this one scene that really had me sweating! But there was actually some real emotion in the story. Some scenes that made me tear up hard. Clover is young and naive and sometimes he makes mistakes, but all his feelings and actions really resonated with me and I was quite emotionally invested.
All in all this book suprised me in a good way and I really enjoyed reading about Clover and his men. I'm super excited for the next book! Kat and Agnes already teased that were was gonna be some drama and angst. I can't wait to read it!
May 21, 2019
2.5 stars Hmmm, had some major issues with communication between characters here.
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Like, when someone tells you that they grew up in the foster care system, a big red flag labeled "potential abandonment issues" should be waving. And yet, the guys get super upset when Clover rejects Boar when he starts to get attached. I thought that was handled EXTREMELY poorly. That's the closest to a non-con scene I have ever read and it made me want to rate this 1 star and throw the book out a window. But I continued on and it . . . sort of got better. Okay, not really. I wanted Pyro to APOLOGIZE but no. Nothing.
And HELLO Daddy Tank!! You really call yourself a Daddy Dom and approved that almost non-con scene? I was really disappointed in him.
If you are looking for a dark romance, then this is a good one. If anything related to non-con is too triggering for you (looking at you Alabama and Missouri politicians) then I would do a hard pass on this one.
*************Spoilers**********************
Like, when someone tells you that they grew up in the foster care system, a big red flag labeled "potential abandonment issues" should be waving. And yet, the guys get super upset when Clover rejects Boar when he starts to get attached. I thought that was handled EXTREMELY poorly. That's the closest to a non-con scene I have ever read and it made me want to rate this 1 star and throw the book out a window. But I continued on and it . . . sort of got better. Okay, not really. I wanted Pyro to APOLOGIZE but no. Nothing.
And HELLO Daddy Tank!! You really call yourself a Daddy Dom and approved that almost non-con scene? I was really disappointed in him.
If you are looking for a dark romance, then this is a good one. If anything related to non-con is too triggering for you (looking at you Alabama and Missouri politicians) then I would do a hard pass on this one.
December 21, 2019
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Amo le Merikan e non mi stancherò mai di dirlo. Sono audaci, coraggiose e assolutamente non convenzionali, hanno un talento unico in qualunque genere e non hanno nessun timore nello sperimentare e superare i propri limiti. Io personalmente ogni volta che leggo una loro storia mi sento di aver sperimentato qualcosa di unico e di aver oltrepassato nuovamente i miei limiti. Generosi è il libro di apertura della serie Four Mercenaries, il poliamore è alla base di tutta la serie: quattro uomini spietati, duri e temibili con al centro un ragazzo particolare e unico. Clover è un orfano che per sopravvivere mente e manipola; sfrontato e irriverente non si fida di nessuno, la sua vita è in pericolo e qualcuno lo vuole a tutti i costi per la sua unicità. L'albinismo è la sua condanna, bello e etereo è come un angelo agli occhi degli uomini che lo salvano, sembra così innocente e bisognoso, così disponibile e ricettivo che il patto di protezione che stipulano può essere solo un vantaggio per tutti. Tank è il capo del gruppo dei mercenari, un ex soldato implacabile e spaventoso, dal momento in cui posa gli occhi su Clover non può fare a meno di desiderarlo e accudirlo. Pyro e Boar sono legati da tempo ma hanno bisogno di qualcosa in più sul piano sessuale e Clover è perfetto per completarlo. Pyro è uno spirito irascibile e avventuroso, aggressivo e spericolato. Boar è sensibile e tenero ma non per questo meno pericoloso. Per completare questa famiglia di uomini leali tra loro c'è quello che io ritengo il protagonista più complesso e controverso tra tutti: Drake, un uomo intoccabile, schivo e diffidente. Quali sono i suoi segreti? Chi si nasconde dietro quella corazza impenetrabile? Le autrici sono state impeccabili nel costruire una storia piena di suspense e tensione crescente, - non molto violenta questa volta -, che si intreccia perfettamente con le molteplici scene erotiche disinibite, torbide e crude descritte magistralmente tanto da infiammare e lasciare letteralmente a bocca aperta. Il sesso è la componente predominante delle interazioni tra i cinque uomini ma è solo l'inizio di una connessione più intima e profonda. I bisogni, gli istinti e i desideri condivisi portano a conoscersi e a svelarsi, ogni personalità per quanto complessa viene delineata perfettamente ed è inevitabile restarne affascinati, come è impossibile non restare ammaliati dalla perfezione del rapporto tra i cinque uomini, come Clover con ognuno ha un rapporto unico che si evolve e come ognuno dei quattro mercenari gli dà quello di cui lui ha bisogno. Protetto, venerato, adorato, usato e amato, Clover trova il suo posto nel mondo e farebbe di tutto per difendere quello che ha trovato, cambia e cresce con nuove consapevolezze e l'aiuto dei suoi uomini...
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Amo le Merikan e non mi stancherò mai di dirlo. Sono audaci, coraggiose e assolutamente non convenzionali, hanno un talento unico in qualunque genere e non hanno nessun timore nello sperimentare e superare i propri limiti. Io personalmente ogni volta che leggo una loro storia mi sento di aver sperimentato qualcosa di unico e di aver oltrepassato nuovamente i miei limiti. Generosi è il libro di apertura della serie Four Mercenaries, il poliamore è alla base di tutta la serie: quattro uomini spietati, duri e temibili con al centro un ragazzo particolare e unico. Clover è un orfano che per sopravvivere mente e manipola; sfrontato e irriverente non si fida di nessuno, la sua vita è in pericolo e qualcuno lo vuole a tutti i costi per la sua unicità. L'albinismo è la sua condanna, bello e etereo è come un angelo agli occhi degli uomini che lo salvano, sembra così innocente e bisognoso, così disponibile e ricettivo che il patto di protezione che stipulano può essere solo un vantaggio per tutti. Tank è il capo del gruppo dei mercenari, un ex soldato implacabile e spaventoso, dal momento in cui posa gli occhi su Clover non può fare a meno di desiderarlo e accudirlo. Pyro e Boar sono legati da tempo ma hanno bisogno di qualcosa in più sul piano sessuale e Clover è perfetto per completarlo. Pyro è uno spirito irascibile e avventuroso, aggressivo e spericolato. Boar è sensibile e tenero ma non per questo meno pericoloso. Per completare questa famiglia di uomini leali tra loro c'è quello che io ritengo il protagonista più complesso e controverso tra tutti: Drake, un uomo intoccabile, schivo e diffidente. Quali sono i suoi segreti? Chi si nasconde dietro quella corazza impenetrabile? Le autrici sono state impeccabili nel costruire una storia piena di suspense e tensione crescente, - non molto violenta questa volta -, che si intreccia perfettamente con le molteplici scene erotiche disinibite, torbide e crude descritte magistralmente tanto da infiammare e lasciare letteralmente a bocca aperta. Il sesso è la componente predominante delle interazioni tra i cinque uomini ma è solo l'inizio di una connessione più intima e profonda. I bisogni, gli istinti e i desideri condivisi portano a conoscersi e a svelarsi, ogni personalità per quanto complessa viene delineata perfettamente ed è inevitabile restarne affascinati, come è impossibile non restare ammaliati dalla perfezione del rapporto tra i cinque uomini, come Clover con ognuno ha un rapporto unico che si evolve e come ognuno dei quattro mercenari gli dà quello di cui lui ha bisogno. Protetto, venerato, adorato, usato e amato, Clover trova il suo posto nel mondo e farebbe di tutto per difendere quello che ha trovato, cambia e cresce con nuove consapevolezze e l'aiuto dei suoi uomini...
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December 13, 2020
A Surprising 4.5 ⭐️ Story- K.A. Merikan
4.5 ⭐️ Audio- Wyatt Baker
I can’t believe it, but I really enjoyed this entire book. Poly is not my thing at all, but these characters made me like them individually for the odd souls they were. Except Clover, forget Clover, he was pretty much a selfish ass till the last quarter of the book. I guess eventually he grew on me.
So this book is insane. No way are 4 gay mercenaries randomly saving some 19 year old are then going to accept payment for over the top protection by having sex with all of them. I highly doubt assassins share well 🤨. So premise is beyond ridiculous, but I have to say the characters made it worth it and I think I’ll even continue the series.
I want this made into a movie. I’m not talking about a porno either. There was way too much sex to make an average movie, but I want to see these bizarre anti heroes come to life. I honestly want to see someone make this happen.
Drake ❤️ is one scary knife wielding lisping ninja
Tank is the Daddy leading the pack
Boar is the Susie Homemaker of the assassins
Pyro is just F*** nuts with his colorful persona
And lastly Clover the slutty glue that brings them closer together
Kudos to Wyatt Baker for some great voices in this audiobook.
I’ve been on a Merikan kick for the darkness and great descriptive writing. I cannot believe I liked this one as much as I did. No spoilers either but there is a plot not just a weird group of mercenaries and an albino having way too much sex.
4.5 ⭐️ Audio- Wyatt Baker
I can’t believe it, but I really enjoyed this entire book. Poly is not my thing at all, but these characters made me like them individually for the odd souls they were. Except Clover, forget Clover, he was pretty much a selfish ass till the last quarter of the book. I guess eventually he grew on me.
So this book is insane. No way are 4 gay mercenaries randomly saving some 19 year old are then going to accept payment for over the top protection by having sex with all of them. I highly doubt assassins share well 🤨. So premise is beyond ridiculous, but I have to say the characters made it worth it and I think I’ll even continue the series.
I want this made into a movie. I’m not talking about a porno either. There was way too much sex to make an average movie, but I want to see these bizarre anti heroes come to life. I honestly want to see someone make this happen.
Drake ❤️ is one scary knife wielding lisping ninja
Tank is the Daddy leading the pack
Boar is the Susie Homemaker of the assassins
Pyro is just F*** nuts with his colorful persona
And lastly Clover the slutty glue that brings them closer together
Kudos to Wyatt Baker for some great voices in this audiobook.
I’ve been on a Merikan kick for the darkness and great descriptive writing. I cannot believe I liked this one as much as I did. No spoilers either but there is a plot not just a weird group of mercenaries and an albino having way too much sex.
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May 23, 2019☹️ DNF 33%. Definitely not feeling this one.
May 20, 2019
3.5 stars - So, you get the gist of this story from the blurb, young albino man with no one to miss him is the perfect target for traffickers. It seems here that Clover is chosen for something specific. But, luckily, he is saved by a group of alpha males, two of which are already in a relationship. This story isn’t touted as a fantasy, but I had a hard time not thinking of it that way.
Tank is the leader of this group of mercenaries who have been through thick and thin together and continue to have a pretty strong bond. When they are on a job, they end up saving Clover who was being held captive and sold to some type of sex trafficker. Tank is the one who finds Clover, and they hit it off quickly with the Daddy/Boy relationship after Clover convinces the guys to take him to New York where he hopes to disappear. In exchange for this, Clover offers himself up to the men for sex. The only one not on board is Drake who seemingly has no interest.
Boar and Pyro are the two in an actual relationship and a bit more on the kinkier side. They like to occasionally share a third to fill the gaps sexually. But, Drake is the darker horse here. He clearly has a background that explains some of his issues, and he is the one more into bondage and control. It takes a while, but eventually he gives in as well.
So, there were some interesting aspects to this story, with the creepy lady who wanted Clover, and how the men actually handled things to be able to stop running. And I enjoyed learning about the various backgrounds of each of the guys. However, I admit I had higher hopes for this story, but felt it fell a little short for me when things took somewhat hokey turns. I think a lot of people will love it for that very reason, but I was hoping for a bit more realistic and believable than I ended up getting with this one.
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May 22, 2019
Hot damn! Apparently this is just my kind of book, because I absolutely loved it! I fell head over heals for all 5 of these guys, they’re all amazing in their own way and so good for eachother. I really was hooked from the first page to the last. I can’t wait for more of these guys!
June 5, 2019
Yeah, no. I should have known better. I have tried reading stuff from the authors several times and now I am finally forever done. The writing is amateurish, the characters flat and basically the same over and over again. With this particular story I was intrigued by the set-up and I cannot believe how bad they f*ed this up?
What is so hard about writing a sexy, maybe slight dub-con menage. Fanfic authors do it every day! What happened here turned my stomach before anyone had even taken their clothes off it was so unsexy and not remotely sultry and seductive as I am sure the authors imagined.
Never again with these two.
What is so hard about writing a sexy, maybe slight dub-con menage. Fanfic authors do it every day! What happened here turned my stomach before anyone had even taken their clothes off it was so unsexy and not remotely sultry and seductive as I am sure the authors imagined.
Never again with these two.
December 21, 2019
4.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟 presto la recensione per il blog.
Amo le Merikan Queens ❤️ Coraggiose e audaci.
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Amo le Merikan Queens ❤️ Coraggiose e audaci.
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May 21, 2019
3.5 Stars. This is an entertaining harem romance. The plot isn't as dark as I was expecting though. All the big bad mercenaries fell into protective mode so quickly that I was a bit disappointed. Considering how much this seemed set up for a bit of Stockholm syndrome with some early dubcon at the very least I was surprised at this easy beginning. This is consensual (if trading sex for safety can be called that in this uneven power dynamic) from the very beginning.
I'm having a bit of trouble connecting to Boar. His characterization is very contradictory in ways that don't make sense to me.
The sex scenes and dirty talk are very well done.
Another pass through for copy editing for continuity and proofreading wouldn't have hurt. Many times it seems like the authors got tangled up in what was going on or left out important details. (At one point Tank has his fingers in Clovers mouth but Drake is able to tenderly lick Clovers bottom lip. I can't make that work in my head the way that scene is described, especially since Drake's issue around that isn't even mentioned - which happens a lot, like they forgot he has some unique features). Clover and his glasses have a lot of moments of non continuity... Overall, just a lot of places where little details get left out or get in the way.
Still Looking forward to the next adventure.
I'm having a bit of trouble connecting to Boar. His characterization is very contradictory in ways that don't make sense to me.
The sex scenes and dirty talk are very well done.
Another pass through for copy editing for continuity and proofreading wouldn't have hurt. Many times it seems like the authors got tangled up in what was going on or left out important details. (At one point Tank has his fingers in Clovers mouth but Drake is able to tenderly lick Clovers bottom lip. I can't make that work in my head the way that scene is described, especially since Drake's issue around that isn't even mentioned - which happens a lot, like they forgot he has some unique features). Clover and his glasses have a lot of moments of non continuity... Overall, just a lot of places where little details get left out or get in the way.
Still Looking forward to the next adventure.
May 1, 2022
Clover es un joven huerfano acostumbrado a vivir en un grupo donde su lider los enseña a estafar y robar a la gente, se da cuenta que sus dias con ese grupo llegan a su fin cuando su lider lo vende para trafico de personas. Sin embargo, parece que su suerte por fin esta cambiando, porque cuando va a ser entregado un grupo de Mercenarios llegan y asesinan a la persona que lo capturo y lo rescatan, pero ahora sabe que alguien le ha puesto un precio a su cabeza, solo por ser albino, quiere intentar huir lo mas lejos posible y al parecer la unica forma es convencer a este grupo de Mercenarios que lo lleven, el asunto es si tendra como pagarles, o si aceptaran otra cosa que no sea dinero?
Tank, Derek, Boar y Pyro son un grupo de Mercenarios que prefieren trabajar para eliminar a tratantes de personas, pero cuando el ultimo trabajo resulta en el rescate de un hermoso joven albino, deben tomar una gran decision, conservarlo para ellos eliminando a quien lo quiere o dejarlo por su cuenta. Pero los cuatro hombres son muy protectores, y sus deseos no solo de proteger a Clover, sino de convertirlo en su amante, es mas fuerte, asi que ahora solo tienen que enseñarle que la confianza y la honestidad es la mejor forma de vivir con ellos.
El libro es entretenido, cumple con lo que dice, es un libro altamente erotico de una relacion polyamorosa con 4 Doms y 1 sumiso, pero tambien tiene personajes interesantes y bastantes complejos. Y aunque este es el primer libro de una serie, el autor nos muestra suficiente background de los personajes como para querer conocerlos mas, sin embargo, el misterio del "comprador" fue muy extraño y al final el autor no nos indico que paso con el resto de los sobrevivientes o que era lo que hacia con los niños que "concebian" sus "mascotas", me hubiera gustado que en el epilogo explicara un poco mas o por lo menos que el "comprador" se lo hubiera dicho al prota.
Sin embargo, no es un libro malo, entretenido, erotico, sencillo, con personajes suficientemente interesantes como querer leer los siguientes de la series esperando conocerlos un poco mas.
Tank, Derek, Boar y Pyro son un grupo de Mercenarios que prefieren trabajar para eliminar a tratantes de personas, pero cuando el ultimo trabajo resulta en el rescate de un hermoso joven albino, deben tomar una gran decision, conservarlo para ellos eliminando a quien lo quiere o dejarlo por su cuenta. Pero los cuatro hombres son muy protectores, y sus deseos no solo de proteger a Clover, sino de convertirlo en su amante, es mas fuerte, asi que ahora solo tienen que enseñarle que la confianza y la honestidad es la mejor forma de vivir con ellos.
El libro es entretenido, cumple con lo que dice, es un libro altamente erotico de una relacion polyamorosa con 4 Doms y 1 sumiso, pero tambien tiene personajes interesantes y bastantes complejos. Y aunque este es el primer libro de una serie, el autor nos muestra suficiente background de los personajes como para querer conocerlos mas, sin embargo, el misterio del "comprador" fue muy extraño y al final el autor no nos indico que paso con el resto de los sobrevivientes o que era lo que hacia con los niños que "concebian" sus "mascotas", me hubiera gustado que en el epilogo explicara un poco mas o por lo menos que el "comprador" se lo hubiera dicho al prota.
Sin embargo, no es un libro malo, entretenido, erotico, sencillo, con personajes suficientemente interesantes como querer leer los siguientes de la series esperando conocerlos un poco mas.
May 22, 2019
Tank, Pyro, Boar and Drake are four mercenaries. They're not bad but not good either. They're dangerous, intense and fierce, no one can messed with them, no one... except Clover.
Clover is a beautiful young man, he's an albinos and the target of a human traffick ring. When the four mercenaries rescue him, Clover made a deal with them.. their protections against his beautiful and hot body.
They won't be ready for what will hit them... But first they all need to find a way to keep Clover safe.
“If you break the rules, there will be consequences. You’re ours, and we protect what’s ours.”
OOOOOOH and we have a winner.. Clover. I adored him, he's sassy and kinky. He has an innocence look but he's everything but innocent. I loved how , one by one, he won the heart of his men.
Tank, Pyro , Boar and Drake are four men completely different from each other but complementary. Tank is the daddy, Pyro's the wild man, Boar's the softy heart and Drake's the intense temper. They all bring something unique to Clover. I can't choose between them, like Clover, I want them all.
The plot is captivating, the story's well build and the characters are well develloped . The book is mostly from Clover's POV but we have at least 1 chapter from each mercenaries with 2 chapters from Tank. I loved it, it put a good rythmic to the story.
It was well writen with lot of actions and fun. The sex scenes were super hot, kinky but not vulgar at all. It wasn't too much or not enough, it wasn't a book with only sex without a story, it's not the case here, we have a real story, with real feelings build between the Mcs.
I can't wait to read the next one. Good Job Misses Merikan!
Clover is a beautiful young man, he's an albinos and the target of a human traffick ring. When the four mercenaries rescue him, Clover made a deal with them.. their protections against his beautiful and hot body.
They won't be ready for what will hit them... But first they all need to find a way to keep Clover safe.
“If you break the rules, there will be consequences. You’re ours, and we protect what’s ours.”
OOOOOOH and we have a winner.. Clover. I adored him, he's sassy and kinky. He has an innocence look but he's everything but innocent. I loved how , one by one, he won the heart of his men.
Tank, Pyro , Boar and Drake are four men completely different from each other but complementary. Tank is the daddy, Pyro's the wild man, Boar's the softy heart and Drake's the intense temper. They all bring something unique to Clover. I can't choose between them, like Clover, I want them all.
The plot is captivating, the story's well build and the characters are well develloped . The book is mostly from Clover's POV but we have at least 1 chapter from each mercenaries with 2 chapters from Tank. I loved it, it put a good rythmic to the story.
It was well writen with lot of actions and fun. The sex scenes were super hot, kinky but not vulgar at all. It wasn't too much or not enough, it wasn't a book with only sex without a story, it's not the case here, we have a real story, with real feelings build between the Mcs.
I can't wait to read the next one. Good Job Misses Merikan!
May 17, 2019
First off I'm 100% Drake Fan-Girl! I didn't want to like him at first but when we found out more about him I fell in love. Hope to read more of his story in later books.
Drugged and Sold to human traffickers by your friend/boss? What's a guy to do?
Get rescued by 4 sexy mercenaries!
Clover went through some bad shit but now life is looking up. 4 men who adore him and want to please him and have sex ALL THE TIME!!
Another great book by the Merikans!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
Drugged and Sold to human traffickers by your friend/boss? What's a guy to do?
Get rescued by 4 sexy mercenaries!
Clover went through some bad shit but now life is looking up. 4 men who adore him and want to please him and have sex ALL THE TIME!!
Another great book by the Merikans!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
January 22, 2021
What a fantastic start to this series! I've already downloaded the next one... audio! Wyatt Baker is amazing.
November 17, 2024
This was a fun read. Not really much in line for plot, but we all know that’s not the reason we read it. 😂 the smut is like every chapter, so get ready!
I’ll eventually get to book 2!
I’ll eventually get to book 2!
October 2, 2024
Rilettura 2021:
Aw <3 credo che questo sia uno dei libri che più amo in assoluto di questo duo. Ormai da 3 anni, da quando è uscito in italiano, è diventato una certezza e se non lo rileggo ogni anno... sto male XD Ho un amore così folle da essermi pure procurata i cartacei per poterli stringere e abbracciare (Kat e Agnes vi prego uscite il cartaceo dell'ultimo capitolooooo!! VI IMPLOROOOOOO!!! Sono stufa di leggerlo in ebook! VOGLIO LA CARTAAAA!)
Amo rileggerlo perché mi porta nel mio speciale mondo magico fatto di sesso, amore, coccole e figoni sexy XD
Ogni volta è una scoperta nuova, ogni volta amo sempre di più Tank, Clover, Pyro, Boar e Drake. Li amo sempre di più per la loro caratterizzazione. Nonostante possa sembrare a un occhio inesperto forzata l'attrazione magnetica tra Clover e i bei mercenari e possa sembrare strano che uno si venda alla prima occasione solo per un passaggio tutto è affrontato così bene da... rendere ogni dubbio, ogni lamentela inesistente e inutile. Mi innamoro sempre di più a ogni rilettura. Scopro nuovi dettagli che mi ero persa a ogni rilettura. Semplicemente è stupendo e mi viene da piangere dalla gioia al pensiero di quanto sia fantastico poterlo leggere in italiano (al contrario di Special Needs T_____T). Tutto è gestito benissimo e i personaggi sono incantevoli. Amo alla follia Drake, il mio husbando per eccellenza! Voglio così tanto amarlo e coccolarlo. Per non parlare di Boar <3 il mio orsetto. E poi beh... vorrei cazzeggiare con Pyro e farmi coccolare e viziare da Tank. Insomma... se mai dovessi scegliere un libro in cui vivere e un personaggio da sostituire... sarebbe Clover, diventerei molto volentieri una Clover al femminile per contendermi l'amore di questi meravigliosi uomini. Non so cosa altro aggiungere che non abbia già ampiamente detto nella mia vecchia recensione... semplicemente... è una trilogia magica e questo inizio è WOOOOOW! Super bello e sexy!
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Lettura 2019:
Nel momento in cui ho iniziato questo libro sapevo perfettamente cosa aspettarmi, mi è capitato spesso di leggere altre opere di questo magico duo e di rimanere stregata dalla loro abilità di creare storie sempre nuove e particolari, mai banali e scontate. Questo libro rientra perfettamente nel loro stile riuscendo senza fatica a portarci in un mondo oscuro, pieno di violenza ed elementi controversi ma anche di tantissimo amore e speranza. Ci ritroviamo a seguire le avventure del giovane Clover, un ragazzo albino di diciannove anni che nonostante la giovanissima età è stato costretto ad affrontare le insidie del mondo sopportando tutti i suoi pregiudizi e discriminazioni. Il ragazzo è orfano e da quando è nato è stato costretto a cavarsela da solo. Difficilmente si è fidato di altre persone e le poche volte in cui lo ha fatto... si è ritrovato spezzato e solo, tradito senza pietà. Per riuscire a mantenersi ha iniziato a lavorare per Jerry dedicandosi a piccoli furti e azioni illegali. Una condizione che lo ha spinto a credere di aver trovato una piccola stabilità, un piccolo posto in cui essere utile. Un'illusione che purtroppo si è scontrata con la dura realtà. Jerry si è rivelato un essere meschino e privo di scrupoli e alla prima occasione utile ha pensato bene di tradirlo, non ha esitato a venderlo come un mero oggetto. Il ragazzo è stato quindi rapito e ora si trova tra le mani di un trafficante desideroso di darlo al miglior offerente, pensa che sia finita, che nessuno potrà mai salvarlo dal suo tragico destino almeno... fino a quando non si ritrova di fronte un uomo magnetico e sensuale destinato a stravolgere completamente la sua intera esistenza.
Tank e i suoi tre amici (Pyro, Drake e Boar) sono mercenari abituati a cavarsela anche nelle situazioni più dure. Nonostante siano molto diversi per interessi e stile di vita lavorano bene insieme, sono come una famiglia e riescono a portare a termine anche le missioni più complesse. Un giorno come tanti altri vengono pagati per liberarsi di un trafficante di esseri umani. Si recano nella residenza del criminale aspettandosi una missione semplice, un gioco da ragazzi ben pagato e privo di rischi, ma il loro piano viene presto stravolto nel più inaspettato dei modi. Dopo aver eliminato il trafficante Tank viene attirato da un rumore al piano di sopra e con sorpresa si ritrova di fronte un ragazzino tremante e indifeso, incatenato e pronto per essere venduto. Il mercenario vorrebbe lasciarlo andare ma Clover... ha l'abilità di mettersi nei casini in tempo zero costringendo i quattro uomini a portarlo via insieme a loro. Il ragazzo nonostante l'età è molto astuto e una votla compresa la natura degli uomini che ha davanti e il loro non essere così mostruosi e spietati come i suoi precedenti aguzzini non esita a sfruttare la situazione a suo vantaggio chiedendo ai suoi "salvatori" di portarlo sano e salvo da un amico in cambio di denaro. Pensa di mentire con la scusa dei soldi facili, di poterli sfruttare, di farsi difendere e scarrozzare in giro senza rendersi però conto di essere caduto in una trappola dal quale sarà impossibile uscire incolume. In poco tempo Clover deciderà di cercare di compiacere i suoi compagni di viaggio, di concedersi a loro sfruttando l'attrazione che provano per il suo aspetto da twink indifeso e ahimè da quegli eccitanti incontri sessuali e bollenti nasceranno sentimenti impossibili da ignorare e che porteranno sia Clover che i suoi compagni a fare i conti con il passato e con i loro demoni.
Ho amato il modo in cui le autrici sono riuscite a creare dei personaggi che si discostano dall'ordinario rompendo tutti i cliché a cui siamo stati abituati. La narrazione ci permette di esplorare la storia attraverso gli occhi non solo di Clover ma anche dei suoi nuovi "amici" e compagni di viaggio permettendoci di goderci ogni sfumatura del loro carattere. Da questa scelta ne consegue uno stravolgimento totale dei ruoli impedendoci di distinguere i buoni dai cattivi. Siamo stati abituati da una parte ad avere protagonisti dolci e bisognosi di aiuto, intelligenti e dal cuore di panna e disposti a sacrificarsi per il bene comune e dall'altra protagonisti crudeli e spietati, privi di morali e scrupolo. Siamo abituati a ruoli ben definiti con uomini buonissimi o cattivissimi mentre qui... abbiamo personaggi reali e vivi che non vogliono essere né buoni né cattivi, personaggi umani pieni di difetti e contraddizioni, pieni di luci e ombre, degli uomini che si muovo ai limiti delle regole che solitamente vengono imposte dalla società e proprio per questo perfetti nella loro umanità. Clover è un esempio lampante. Non è una fanciulla in pericolo e nonostante la sua situazione lotta contro tutto e tutti, è un ragazzo che sa come gira il mondo e vuole sfruttare ogni carta in suo possesso, ci appare in un primo momento proprio per questo antipatico e odioso, privo di riconoscenza per quegli uomini che lo hanno salvato da una vita d'inferno, incapace di essere sincero anche di fronte all'affetto dei suoi salvatori, un ragazzo senza scrupoli e lussurioso, disposto a concedere il proprio corpo a perfetti sconosciuti per ottenere i suoi scopi eppure... non è solo questo...non è solo un manipolatore bugiardo e codardo ma anche un giovane che ha sofferto nella vita e si muove costantemente con la paura di aprirsi al mondo, che cerca di nascondersi per timore di perdere quel poco che gli rimane. Un protagonista che non incarna i valori né del bene né del male portandoci costantemente a provare sentimenti contrastanti nei suoi confronti e a non sapere cosa pensare realmente di lui fino alla fine. I suoi compagni di avventura non sono da meno. Uomini diversissimi per aspetto fisico e modi di fare che nascondo i propri segreti e le proprie paure. Tank è il capo del gruppo, un ex soldato che sa come muoversi sul campo di battaglia e nella vita, rimane colpito da quel ragazzo tremante e incatenato e decide di prendersi cura di lui, di prenderlo sotto la sua ala e comportandosi come un vero e proprio "daddy" alternando dolcezza e disciplina, tutto per "educare" quel ragazzino che gli è capitato tra capo e collo. Boar è il più tenero e amichevole del gruppo, è il primo che in mezzo al caos prova sentimenti d'amore capendo quanto la presenza di Clover sia vitale per la squadra, è un uomo che ci appare come un orsacchiotto tenero e dolce ma che sa anche tirare fuori gli artigli per difendere ciò che ama, è un uomo che non nasconde i propri difetti risultando fin troppo morbido e dolce e rischiando di perdere tutto per il suo buon cuore. Pyro è il fidanzato di Boar e si rivela fin da subito un personaggio complesso, diviso tra il desiderio di proteggere l'uomo che ama e l'attrazione per quel misterioso giovane apparso dal nulla. È un uomo che ci appare un po' pervertito ma che ci strapperà non poche risate nel corso dell'avventura. Un personaggio che nonostante le apparenze nasconde insieme al suo fidanzato un passato doloroso fatto di abbandono e discriminazione e che solo in quel gruppo male assortito e tra le braccia dell'uomo di cui si è follemente innamorato riesce a sentirsi a casa. È poi... c'è lui... l'uomo che dalla comparsa in scena mi ha rapito il cuore: Drake. Misterioso e perverso, crudele e spietato ma che nasconde un animo sensibile e tormentato. Drake è un personaggio che non ha mezze misure. O lo si ama o lo si odia. Ci appare inizialmente come il rompiscatole di turno rappresentando però alla perfezione il lettore stesso. Lui come noi è consapevole di quanto "corrotto" sia Clover, come non sia una vittima innocente. Vuole allontanarlo dal gruppo per timore di vedere quella che considera una famiglia squarciata e distrutta senza pietà da quel bel faccino, non nasconde la sua antipatia per poi... aprirsi lentamente. Inizia a vedere qualcosa che va altro l'odio cercando di instaurare un rapporto con quel ragazzo in un certo senso così simile a lui da giovane. Drake non è solo un uomo spietato ma anche un umano spezzato che ha sofferto e che meglio di chiunque altro conosce i dolori del tradimento e sa cosa voglia dire essere schiavizzato ed essere costretto a soddisfare i desideri perversi di individui senza scrupoli. Un tempo è stato venduto come schiavo dalla sua stessa famiglia e ora combatte con i propri fantasmi. Non si fida di Clover ma allo stesso tempo vuole aiutarlo a imparare a lottare così che non rischi di finire nelle mani di pervertiti e stupratori. È un uomo che seppur non rappresenti l'eroe buono e giusto riesce a colpirti con le sue emozioni e a spingerti a fare il tifo per lui dall'inizio alla fine. Tra tutti i POV quelli dedicati al suo personaggio sono stati quelli più intensi e intriganti sotto ogni punto di vista. Dei personaggi insomma perfetti che si uniscono a una narrazione altrettanto perfetta e che apre con il botto una trilogia che dalle premesse non può non soddisfare i palati più esigenti mescolando erotismo, amore, sangue e violenza. Le autrici già solo in questo capitolo hanno fatto un lavoro sopraffino. Si alternano momenti erotici che spezzano qualsiasi taboo inserendo bdsm, shibari, daddy kink, threesome e molto altro a momenti riflessivi in cui i sentimenti e la psicologia ne fanno da padroni, momenti pieni di azione e adrenalina che si alternano ad altri più tranquilli e spensierati. Il libro è scritto benissimo ed è scorrevole così tanto che vieni portato pagina dopo pagina a divorare ogni singola parola alla ricerca di più dettagli e informazioni su Clover e i suoi uomini. In questo volume vengono affrontati temi importanti e attuali come lo sfruttamento sessuale, l'omofobia e l'intolleranza degli ambienti familiari, la religione e il suo lato più oscuro e meno caritatevole, l'abuso sui minori e anche un tema un po' spinoso e complesso di questi tempi: il poliamore. Non si tratta infatti di un semplice triangolo tra Clover e gli altri uomini che si ritrovano a combattere dall'oggi al domani come maschi alpha per ottenere il suo affetto bensì si parla di un amore speciale tra Clover e TUTTI loro. Un rapporto speciale che non deve spaventare o intimorire i lettori perché trattato con infinito rispetto e amore. Clover e i suoi fidanzati hanno un rapporto unico e ognuno dona qualcosa in cambio al partner ed è bello vedere come le loro differenze riescano a mescolarsi così bene e come ognuno abbia bisogno dell'altro per sopravvivere. Drake riesce a sfogare il suo desiderio di avere il controllo potendo allo stesso tempo innamorarsi davvero per la prima volta, Boar e Pyro trovano il pezzo che mancava nella loro relazione potendo avere un ragazzo che completi la coppia sia durante il sesso che durante la vita di tutti i giorni, Tank trova un "bimbo" da coccolare e viziare godendosi così il suo ruolo da daddy e Clover per la prima volta in vita sua riceve finalmente l'amore e l'affetto che tanto gli era stato negato. Un rapporto che ci appare speciale e permette di mostrare la bellezza dell'amore che supera ogni ostacolo, che va oltre ogni pregiudizio, senza preoccuparsi delle etichette. Un libro bellissimo e che non ha assolutamente deluso le mie aspettative. Lo consiglio a chi non si scandalizzata di fronte ad argomenti taboo, a chi ama le autrici ed è abituato al loro pazzo stile e a chi cerca qualcosa di particolare e fuori dagli schemi. Un primo capitolo con il botto e che è entrato nella lista dei miei libri preferiti.
Aw <3 credo che questo sia uno dei libri che più amo in assoluto di questo duo. Ormai da 3 anni, da quando è uscito in italiano, è diventato una certezza e se non lo rileggo ogni anno... sto male XD Ho un amore così folle da essermi pure procurata i cartacei per poterli stringere e abbracciare (Kat e Agnes vi prego uscite il cartaceo dell'ultimo capitolooooo!! VI IMPLOROOOOOO!!! Sono stufa di leggerlo in ebook! VOGLIO LA CARTAAAA!)
Amo rileggerlo perché mi porta nel mio speciale mondo magico fatto di sesso, amore, coccole e figoni sexy XD
Ogni volta è una scoperta nuova, ogni volta amo sempre di più Tank, Clover, Pyro, Boar e Drake. Li amo sempre di più per la loro caratterizzazione. Nonostante possa sembrare a un occhio inesperto forzata l'attrazione magnetica tra Clover e i bei mercenari e possa sembrare strano che uno si venda alla prima occasione solo per un passaggio tutto è affrontato così bene da... rendere ogni dubbio, ogni lamentela inesistente e inutile. Mi innamoro sempre di più a ogni rilettura. Scopro nuovi dettagli che mi ero persa a ogni rilettura. Semplicemente è stupendo e mi viene da piangere dalla gioia al pensiero di quanto sia fantastico poterlo leggere in italiano (al contrario di Special Needs T_____T). Tutto è gestito benissimo e i personaggi sono incantevoli. Amo alla follia Drake, il mio husbando per eccellenza! Voglio così tanto amarlo e coccolarlo. Per non parlare di Boar <3 il mio orsetto. E poi beh... vorrei cazzeggiare con Pyro e farmi coccolare e viziare da Tank. Insomma... se mai dovessi scegliere un libro in cui vivere e un personaggio da sostituire... sarebbe Clover, diventerei molto volentieri una Clover al femminile per contendermi l'amore di questi meravigliosi uomini. Non so cosa altro aggiungere che non abbia già ampiamente detto nella mia vecchia recensione... semplicemente... è una trilogia magica e questo inizio è WOOOOOW! Super bello e sexy!
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Lettura 2019:
Nel momento in cui ho iniziato questo libro sapevo perfettamente cosa aspettarmi, mi è capitato spesso di leggere altre opere di questo magico duo e di rimanere stregata dalla loro abilità di creare storie sempre nuove e particolari, mai banali e scontate. Questo libro rientra perfettamente nel loro stile riuscendo senza fatica a portarci in un mondo oscuro, pieno di violenza ed elementi controversi ma anche di tantissimo amore e speranza. Ci ritroviamo a seguire le avventure del giovane Clover, un ragazzo albino di diciannove anni che nonostante la giovanissima età è stato costretto ad affrontare le insidie del mondo sopportando tutti i suoi pregiudizi e discriminazioni. Il ragazzo è orfano e da quando è nato è stato costretto a cavarsela da solo. Difficilmente si è fidato di altre persone e le poche volte in cui lo ha fatto... si è ritrovato spezzato e solo, tradito senza pietà. Per riuscire a mantenersi ha iniziato a lavorare per Jerry dedicandosi a piccoli furti e azioni illegali. Una condizione che lo ha spinto a credere di aver trovato una piccola stabilità, un piccolo posto in cui essere utile. Un'illusione che purtroppo si è scontrata con la dura realtà. Jerry si è rivelato un essere meschino e privo di scrupoli e alla prima occasione utile ha pensato bene di tradirlo, non ha esitato a venderlo come un mero oggetto. Il ragazzo è stato quindi rapito e ora si trova tra le mani di un trafficante desideroso di darlo al miglior offerente, pensa che sia finita, che nessuno potrà mai salvarlo dal suo tragico destino almeno... fino a quando non si ritrova di fronte un uomo magnetico e sensuale destinato a stravolgere completamente la sua intera esistenza.
Tank e i suoi tre amici (Pyro, Drake e Boar) sono mercenari abituati a cavarsela anche nelle situazioni più dure. Nonostante siano molto diversi per interessi e stile di vita lavorano bene insieme, sono come una famiglia e riescono a portare a termine anche le missioni più complesse. Un giorno come tanti altri vengono pagati per liberarsi di un trafficante di esseri umani. Si recano nella residenza del criminale aspettandosi una missione semplice, un gioco da ragazzi ben pagato e privo di rischi, ma il loro piano viene presto stravolto nel più inaspettato dei modi. Dopo aver eliminato il trafficante Tank viene attirato da un rumore al piano di sopra e con sorpresa si ritrova di fronte un ragazzino tremante e indifeso, incatenato e pronto per essere venduto. Il mercenario vorrebbe lasciarlo andare ma Clover... ha l'abilità di mettersi nei casini in tempo zero costringendo i quattro uomini a portarlo via insieme a loro. Il ragazzo nonostante l'età è molto astuto e una votla compresa la natura degli uomini che ha davanti e il loro non essere così mostruosi e spietati come i suoi precedenti aguzzini non esita a sfruttare la situazione a suo vantaggio chiedendo ai suoi "salvatori" di portarlo sano e salvo da un amico in cambio di denaro. Pensa di mentire con la scusa dei soldi facili, di poterli sfruttare, di farsi difendere e scarrozzare in giro senza rendersi però conto di essere caduto in una trappola dal quale sarà impossibile uscire incolume. In poco tempo Clover deciderà di cercare di compiacere i suoi compagni di viaggio, di concedersi a loro sfruttando l'attrazione che provano per il suo aspetto da twink indifeso e ahimè da quegli eccitanti incontri sessuali e bollenti nasceranno sentimenti impossibili da ignorare e che porteranno sia Clover che i suoi compagni a fare i conti con il passato e con i loro demoni.
Ho amato il modo in cui le autrici sono riuscite a creare dei personaggi che si discostano dall'ordinario rompendo tutti i cliché a cui siamo stati abituati. La narrazione ci permette di esplorare la storia attraverso gli occhi non solo di Clover ma anche dei suoi nuovi "amici" e compagni di viaggio permettendoci di goderci ogni sfumatura del loro carattere. Da questa scelta ne consegue uno stravolgimento totale dei ruoli impedendoci di distinguere i buoni dai cattivi. Siamo stati abituati da una parte ad avere protagonisti dolci e bisognosi di aiuto, intelligenti e dal cuore di panna e disposti a sacrificarsi per il bene comune e dall'altra protagonisti crudeli e spietati, privi di morali e scrupolo. Siamo abituati a ruoli ben definiti con uomini buonissimi o cattivissimi mentre qui... abbiamo personaggi reali e vivi che non vogliono essere né buoni né cattivi, personaggi umani pieni di difetti e contraddizioni, pieni di luci e ombre, degli uomini che si muovo ai limiti delle regole che solitamente vengono imposte dalla società e proprio per questo perfetti nella loro umanità. Clover è un esempio lampante. Non è una fanciulla in pericolo e nonostante la sua situazione lotta contro tutto e tutti, è un ragazzo che sa come gira il mondo e vuole sfruttare ogni carta in suo possesso, ci appare in un primo momento proprio per questo antipatico e odioso, privo di riconoscenza per quegli uomini che lo hanno salvato da una vita d'inferno, incapace di essere sincero anche di fronte all'affetto dei suoi salvatori, un ragazzo senza scrupoli e lussurioso, disposto a concedere il proprio corpo a perfetti sconosciuti per ottenere i suoi scopi eppure... non è solo questo...non è solo un manipolatore bugiardo e codardo ma anche un giovane che ha sofferto nella vita e si muove costantemente con la paura di aprirsi al mondo, che cerca di nascondersi per timore di perdere quel poco che gli rimane. Un protagonista che non incarna i valori né del bene né del male portandoci costantemente a provare sentimenti contrastanti nei suoi confronti e a non sapere cosa pensare realmente di lui fino alla fine. I suoi compagni di avventura non sono da meno. Uomini diversissimi per aspetto fisico e modi di fare che nascondo i propri segreti e le proprie paure. Tank è il capo del gruppo, un ex soldato che sa come muoversi sul campo di battaglia e nella vita, rimane colpito da quel ragazzo tremante e incatenato e decide di prendersi cura di lui, di prenderlo sotto la sua ala e comportandosi come un vero e proprio "daddy" alternando dolcezza e disciplina, tutto per "educare" quel ragazzino che gli è capitato tra capo e collo. Boar è il più tenero e amichevole del gruppo, è il primo che in mezzo al caos prova sentimenti d'amore capendo quanto la presenza di Clover sia vitale per la squadra, è un uomo che ci appare come un orsacchiotto tenero e dolce ma che sa anche tirare fuori gli artigli per difendere ciò che ama, è un uomo che non nasconde i propri difetti risultando fin troppo morbido e dolce e rischiando di perdere tutto per il suo buon cuore. Pyro è il fidanzato di Boar e si rivela fin da subito un personaggio complesso, diviso tra il desiderio di proteggere l'uomo che ama e l'attrazione per quel misterioso giovane apparso dal nulla. È un uomo che ci appare un po' pervertito ma che ci strapperà non poche risate nel corso dell'avventura. Un personaggio che nonostante le apparenze nasconde insieme al suo fidanzato un passato doloroso fatto di abbandono e discriminazione e che solo in quel gruppo male assortito e tra le braccia dell'uomo di cui si è follemente innamorato riesce a sentirsi a casa. È poi... c'è lui... l'uomo che dalla comparsa in scena mi ha rapito il cuore: Drake. Misterioso e perverso, crudele e spietato ma che nasconde un animo sensibile e tormentato. Drake è un personaggio che non ha mezze misure. O lo si ama o lo si odia. Ci appare inizialmente come il rompiscatole di turno rappresentando però alla perfezione il lettore stesso. Lui come noi è consapevole di quanto "corrotto" sia Clover, come non sia una vittima innocente. Vuole allontanarlo dal gruppo per timore di vedere quella che considera una famiglia squarciata e distrutta senza pietà da quel bel faccino, non nasconde la sua antipatia per poi... aprirsi lentamente. Inizia a vedere qualcosa che va altro l'odio cercando di instaurare un rapporto con quel ragazzo in un certo senso così simile a lui da giovane. Drake non è solo un uomo spietato ma anche un umano spezzato che ha sofferto e che meglio di chiunque altro conosce i dolori del tradimento e sa cosa voglia dire essere schiavizzato ed essere costretto a soddisfare i desideri perversi di individui senza scrupoli. Un tempo è stato venduto come schiavo dalla sua stessa famiglia e ora combatte con i propri fantasmi. Non si fida di Clover ma allo stesso tempo vuole aiutarlo a imparare a lottare così che non rischi di finire nelle mani di pervertiti e stupratori. È un uomo che seppur non rappresenti l'eroe buono e giusto riesce a colpirti con le sue emozioni e a spingerti a fare il tifo per lui dall'inizio alla fine. Tra tutti i POV quelli dedicati al suo personaggio sono stati quelli più intensi e intriganti sotto ogni punto di vista. Dei personaggi insomma perfetti che si uniscono a una narrazione altrettanto perfetta e che apre con il botto una trilogia che dalle premesse non può non soddisfare i palati più esigenti mescolando erotismo, amore, sangue e violenza. Le autrici già solo in questo capitolo hanno fatto un lavoro sopraffino. Si alternano momenti erotici che spezzano qualsiasi taboo inserendo bdsm, shibari, daddy kink, threesome e molto altro a momenti riflessivi in cui i sentimenti e la psicologia ne fanno da padroni, momenti pieni di azione e adrenalina che si alternano ad altri più tranquilli e spensierati. Il libro è scritto benissimo ed è scorrevole così tanto che vieni portato pagina dopo pagina a divorare ogni singola parola alla ricerca di più dettagli e informazioni su Clover e i suoi uomini. In questo volume vengono affrontati temi importanti e attuali come lo sfruttamento sessuale, l'omofobia e l'intolleranza degli ambienti familiari, la religione e il suo lato più oscuro e meno caritatevole, l'abuso sui minori e anche un tema un po' spinoso e complesso di questi tempi: il poliamore. Non si tratta infatti di un semplice triangolo tra Clover e gli altri uomini che si ritrovano a combattere dall'oggi al domani come maschi alpha per ottenere il suo affetto bensì si parla di un amore speciale tra Clover e TUTTI loro. Un rapporto speciale che non deve spaventare o intimorire i lettori perché trattato con infinito rispetto e amore. Clover e i suoi fidanzati hanno un rapporto unico e ognuno dona qualcosa in cambio al partner ed è bello vedere come le loro differenze riescano a mescolarsi così bene e come ognuno abbia bisogno dell'altro per sopravvivere. Drake riesce a sfogare il suo desiderio di avere il controllo potendo allo stesso tempo innamorarsi davvero per la prima volta, Boar e Pyro trovano il pezzo che mancava nella loro relazione potendo avere un ragazzo che completi la coppia sia durante il sesso che durante la vita di tutti i giorni, Tank trova un "bimbo" da coccolare e viziare godendosi così il suo ruolo da daddy e Clover per la prima volta in vita sua riceve finalmente l'amore e l'affetto che tanto gli era stato negato. Un rapporto che ci appare speciale e permette di mostrare la bellezza dell'amore che supera ogni ostacolo, che va oltre ogni pregiudizio, senza preoccuparsi delle etichette. Un libro bellissimo e che non ha assolutamente deluso le mie aspettative. Lo consiglio a chi non si scandalizzata di fronte ad argomenti taboo, a chi ama le autrici ed è abituato al loro pazzo stile e a chi cerca qualcosa di particolare e fuori dagli schemi. Un primo capitolo con il botto e che è entrato nella lista dei miei libri preferiti.
January 30, 2020
Ogni volta che affronto un libro di questo incredibile duo mi aspetto sempre di ritrovarmi immersa in una storia particolare, anche a tinte forti, ma in cui l'originalità e lo stile inconfondibile s'imporranno dando vita a storie che altri non riuscirebbero mai a scrivere così bene.
Prendete questa trama, ad esempio... un 4x1 che rischiava di trasformarsi nel solito potpourri di parti anatomiche, senza tanti sentimenti. (Lo dico perché non sono una grande fan del poliamore, quindi - pur AMANDO le Merikan - sono partita piuttosto diffidente).
Invece, sorpresa, non solo è un libro che garantisce molto più spazio alle emozioni che ai meri intrecci fisici, ma riesce a donare uno spessore e una differenziazione a ciascun personaggio.
La vita di Clover non è stata facile e lui di certo è un ragazzino non proprio simpatico a pelle: bugiardo, ostile, molto egocentrico e uno che finisce spesso e volentieri per mettersi nei guai (a proposito, del personaggio che sbaglia e non ammette i propri errori...).
Tuttavia è coerente, questo va riconosciuto.
Parte in una certa condizione e non cambia subito personalità: verrebbe da scuoterlo fino a quasi al finale, ma non sarebbe stato reale un cambiamento repentino e il fatto che accettasse senza neppure un dubbio la nuova possibilità di vita che gli viene concessa.
E anche gli altri.
Le autrici non sono partite in quarta con una storia subito in discesa, con un lui salvato che non vede l'ora di ringraziare e ricompensare gli altri. E non c'è neppure una cotta simultanea e fastidiosa. Ciascuno dei mercenari compie il suo percorso, chi subito conquistato, chi prendendo bene le misure, chi preoccupato della novità.
E accogliere Clover tra loro diviene una scelta ponderata del gruppo, senza che nessuno prevarichi sugli altri.
Insomma, se democrazia volevamo, democrazia e libertà ci hanno dato.
Care Merikan, sono molto curiosa di proseguire con l'educazione al vivere in questa particolare comunità di Clover (viso d'angelo ma tremendo peperino dentro)!
PS. Bella anche l'idea di far incontrare i magnifici 5 con personaggi e ambienti di altre vostre serie.
Mi piace questa famigliona allargata...
Prendete questa trama, ad esempio... un 4x1 che rischiava di trasformarsi nel solito potpourri di parti anatomiche, senza tanti sentimenti. (Lo dico perché non sono una grande fan del poliamore, quindi - pur AMANDO le Merikan - sono partita piuttosto diffidente).
Invece, sorpresa, non solo è un libro che garantisce molto più spazio alle emozioni che ai meri intrecci fisici, ma riesce a donare uno spessore e una differenziazione a ciascun personaggio.
La vita di Clover non è stata facile e lui di certo è un ragazzino non proprio simpatico a pelle: bugiardo, ostile, molto egocentrico e uno che finisce spesso e volentieri per mettersi nei guai (a proposito, del personaggio che sbaglia e non ammette i propri errori...).
Tuttavia è coerente, questo va riconosciuto.
Parte in una certa condizione e non cambia subito personalità: verrebbe da scuoterlo fino a quasi al finale, ma non sarebbe stato reale un cambiamento repentino e il fatto che accettasse senza neppure un dubbio la nuova possibilità di vita che gli viene concessa.
E anche gli altri.
Le autrici non sono partite in quarta con una storia subito in discesa, con un lui salvato che non vede l'ora di ringraziare e ricompensare gli altri. E non c'è neppure una cotta simultanea e fastidiosa. Ciascuno dei mercenari compie il suo percorso, chi subito conquistato, chi prendendo bene le misure, chi preoccupato della novità.
E accogliere Clover tra loro diviene una scelta ponderata del gruppo, senza che nessuno prevarichi sugli altri.
Insomma, se democrazia volevamo, democrazia e libertà ci hanno dato.
Care Merikan, sono molto curiosa di proseguire con l'educazione al vivere in questa particolare comunità di Clover (viso d'angelo ma tremendo peperino dentro)!
PS. Bella anche l'idea di far incontrare i magnifici 5 con personaggi e ambienti di altre vostre serie.
Mi piace questa famigliona allargata...
May 27, 2019
DNF 70% - (rating since I read over half)
This book was just not for me... I saw it labeled “Dark and Delicious” by someone on amazon and I just don’t get it.
To me this whole book was whiny and beyond immature. I liked the team but Clover pissed me off, he’s supposed to be a somewhat hardened 19 year old but in all reality he acted worse than 14 year old spoiled princess. I get that he’s got abandonment issues and just wants to be loved but if I wanted to read about petty spoiled kids I’d go back to MF reading. Sure the sex was hot, but Unfortunately it just doesn’t make up for the rest. At 70% is where I just decided I don’t even care what happens anymore...
A few other things that bothered my were minor editing issues such as the dreaded missing “ in a conversation vs internal thoughts, and missing commas that caused things to just run together.
Not going to lie I also loath the cover. I hate when authors pick covers that do not come close to matching characters described (stick with below the neck pics imo).... Sorry but when I think 19 year old albino twink I do not envision the main guy on the cover... maybe 30 year old former twink...
I will probably read something else from these authors but I will not continue this series.
This book was just not for me... I saw it labeled “Dark and Delicious” by someone on amazon and I just don’t get it.
To me this whole book was whiny and beyond immature. I liked the team but Clover pissed me off, he’s supposed to be a somewhat hardened 19 year old but in all reality he acted worse than 14 year old spoiled princess. I get that he’s got abandonment issues and just wants to be loved but if I wanted to read about petty spoiled kids I’d go back to MF reading. Sure the sex was hot, but Unfortunately it just doesn’t make up for the rest. At 70% is where I just decided I don’t even care what happens anymore...
A few other things that bothered my were minor editing issues such as the dreaded missing “ in a conversation vs internal thoughts, and missing commas that caused things to just run together.
Not going to lie I also loath the cover. I hate when authors pick covers that do not come close to matching characters described (stick with below the neck pics imo).... Sorry but when I think 19 year old albino twink I do not envision the main guy on the cover... maybe 30 year old former twink...
I will probably read something else from these authors but I will not continue this series.
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