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Cubs for Rent #4
Before Him
Kevin had given up on life before Jericho. Now he’ll stop at nothing to reclaim himself.
For years, Kevin lived in a full-time Dom/sub relationship with his ex. It was a position his ex used to keep Kevin weak and malleable. Now he’s free from all that, but he’s not whole anymore. He let those years break something inside him that Kevin doesn’t know how to fix. Meeting Jericho changes everything.
Before Kevin, Jericho didn’t date men. He didn’t date anyone. Jericho spent his life focused on his son. Now his son is grown and married, leaving Jericho to find himself again. He thinks working for Cubs for Rent will force him back into the world of single adults. Instead, Jericho can’t stop gravitating toward Kevin. He’s slightly terrified of what that could mean.
Kevin and Jericho are both starting from a place of having nothing to offer. For different reasons, they’re both a bad bet. But sometimes a gamble pays out big winnings. If only one would take the first chance.
110 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2019
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About the author
Charity Parkerson
318 books1,426 followersCharity Parkerson is an award winning and multi-published author with several companies. Born with no filter from her brain to her mouth, she decided to take this odd quirk and insert it in her characters.
*Eight-time winner of Readers' Favorite Awards
*2014 Golden Ankh nominee
*2013 Readers' Favorite Award Winner
*2013 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner
*2012 ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance
*Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath
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*Eight-time winner of Readers' Favorite Awards
*2014 Golden Ankh nominee
*2013 Readers' Favorite Award Winner
*2013 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner
*2012 ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance
*Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath
**Connect with her online:
Website: charityparkerson.com
Facebook: facebook.com/authorCharityParkerson
facebook.com/TheMenofSin
Twitter: twitter.com/CharityParkerso
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October 28, 2025
Color me intrigued. This is the first book I've read about a post BDSM dom/sub break up and the consequences of that break caused by the abuse of power (Dom) to the detriment of the sub. The disillusion, health and mental scarring. The nuances of that type of relationship shattering.
And then Kevin meets Jericho and his heart begins to heal. This is a beautiful story with a few bumps, but both men are so deserving of the happiness they find.
And then Kevin meets Jericho and his heart begins to heal. This is a beautiful story with a few bumps, but both men are so deserving of the happiness they find.
December 31, 2019
3,5*
PLEASE READ MY RATING SYSTEM!!!
To my ratings:
A 3,5* is clicked with a 4* but in review marked as 3,5*:
5* - very very good and rare (it would be a Blow-Away-book like ‘Jesse's Smile’ or ‘Joey’ from Angelique Jurd, ‘Save the the kids’ series
from EM Leya, ‘Love’s Tethered Heart’ from C.L. Etta or ‘Liberty’ from Seth King),
it's like an A+
4* - very good and will be often reread and is a WOW-book with interesting plot and surprises (like most of Andrew Grey books and Davidson Kings 'Haven Hart'-series)
it's like an A
3,5* - a really good book, which will be reread a few times (most romances where you can enjoy for relaxing and during waiting times in
hospitals). I can recommend them definitively!
It's like an B+
3* - it could be more then a one-time-reader (2-3 times a year),
it's like a B
2* - it was ok to read, but it's more a one-time-reader (I wouldn't recommend it heartily, but it was ok)
It's like a C-, D
1* - sorry, but that isn't really a book for me (too many mistakes, not nice plot, illogical, so an absolute NO-GO). It's like failure in the
whole line, dismissed, repeat the class
PLEASE READ MY RATING SYSTEM!!!
To my ratings:
A 3,5* is clicked with a 4* but in review marked as 3,5*:
5* - very very good and rare (it would be a Blow-Away-book like ‘Jesse's Smile’ or ‘Joey’ from Angelique Jurd, ‘Save the the kids’ series
from EM Leya, ‘Love’s Tethered Heart’ from C.L. Etta or ‘Liberty’ from Seth King),
it's like an A+
4* - very good and will be often reread and is a WOW-book with interesting plot and surprises (like most of Andrew Grey books and Davidson Kings 'Haven Hart'-series)
it's like an A
3,5* - a really good book, which will be reread a few times (most romances where you can enjoy for relaxing and during waiting times in
hospitals). I can recommend them definitively!
It's like an B+
3* - it could be more then a one-time-reader (2-3 times a year),
it's like a B
2* - it was ok to read, but it's more a one-time-reader (I wouldn't recommend it heartily, but it was ok)
It's like a C-, D
1* - sorry, but that isn't really a book for me (too many mistakes, not nice plot, illogical, so an absolute NO-GO). It's like failure in the
whole line, dismissed, repeat the class
June 21, 2020
I really like Kevin and was happy for him to get his story. Jericho was a surprising, yet made sense, choice. There is, as always, a ton of I love you's and this series follows a formula that after they are saying I love you something will happen to make them question. I could see it here and while I"m sure in the next book Kevin's tormentor will be forgiven, I was glad to see he didn't just break down and forgive him right here.
I also have to admit, I kept thinking, Jericho? Loyal? Haven? Legend? Isn't anyone named Steve or Bill or Mike?
I also have to admit, I kept thinking, Jericho? Loyal? Haven? Legend? Isn't anyone named Steve or Bill or Mike?
July 1, 2020
Kevin and Jericho were so cute together. I loved their story. I'd thought that Kevin and Mister might end up together, since that seemed to be Charity's style, but I'm glad they didn't.
March 19, 2020
This book was so good. Two tortured souls end up trying to find love. This was a awesome story and a tear jerker for me. Jericho hasn't been with anyone in 17 years and then he meets Kevin. Both think they are tainted. However, their story unfolds and makes you know anything is possible.
December 18, 2019
“If someone has to change you before they can love you, then it’s not you they want…”
“You don’t have to change for me…”
Kevin has been broken perhaps beyond repair by a man he thought loved him. Opting to purchase time spent rather than risk his heart again, Kevin is reluctant to move forward in any type of relationship…that is, until Jericho…
Jericho has built his life around been a single father and workaholic fire fighter. But now that his son is grown and found love and a life of his own, Jericho starts wanting something more…and when he sees Kevin, it’s like a switch is flipped and his heart recognizes Kevin is the one.
Kevin and Jericho’s love affair is all about accepting and loving each other just as they are…I’m so in love with this story! Highly recommend!
“You don’t have to change for me…”
Kevin has been broken perhaps beyond repair by a man he thought loved him. Opting to purchase time spent rather than risk his heart again, Kevin is reluctant to move forward in any type of relationship…that is, until Jericho…
Jericho has built his life around been a single father and workaholic fire fighter. But now that his son is grown and found love and a life of his own, Jericho starts wanting something more…and when he sees Kevin, it’s like a switch is flipped and his heart recognizes Kevin is the one.
Kevin and Jericho’s love affair is all about accepting and loving each other just as they are…I’m so in love with this story! Highly recommend!
July 3, 2021
Just beautiful, two deserving men find one another perfect.
I really liked Kevin and hoped he would get a story. It was a beautiful story at that too. Jericho was a gorgeous man, full of love and hope and Kevin wanted to be loved so much. They worked beautifully together, I suppose all relationships come down to talking and being honest but if they did that at the start you wouldn’t have a story. The only thing I didn’t get was Kevin and Havens relationship, you needed to know more and it did sound like Kevin still wanted Haven even if he says he didn’t, because he was to mad and focused on Haven. In saying that Jericho and Kevin were so dreamy, I want a Jericho.
I really liked Kevin and hoped he would get a story. It was a beautiful story at that too. Jericho was a gorgeous man, full of love and hope and Kevin wanted to be loved so much. They worked beautifully together, I suppose all relationships come down to talking and being honest but if they did that at the start you wouldn’t have a story. The only thing I didn’t get was Kevin and Havens relationship, you needed to know more and it did sound like Kevin still wanted Haven even if he says he didn’t, because he was to mad and focused on Haven. In saying that Jericho and Kevin were so dreamy, I want a Jericho.
December 19, 2019
Oh my
My this was just wow they started to just be friends but of course every love starts out that way. There was a shocking surprise I so didn't expect you do try to hate Kevin's ex but when you find out about him you can't help but feel for him. Which is why I can't wait for the next book.
My this was just wow they started to just be friends but of course every love starts out that way. There was a shocking surprise I so didn't expect you do try to hate Kevin's ex but when you find out about him you can't help but feel for him. Which is why I can't wait for the next book.
December 17, 2019
Another amazing addition to the series!!! I honestly always cry and never stop being amazed at Charity’s storylines. I highly recommend this author if you love all the feels.
November 15, 2022
I love it. It reminds me a little of the Sugar Boss which I absolutely love.
December 29, 2019
OMG Kevin and Jericho almost broke my heart. loved it
December 31, 2019
Really Good
This book was pretty good. But what else would you expect from Charity. I love the characters and the hot sex scenes. The climax of the story always holds my interest.
This book was pretty good. But what else would you expect from Charity. I love the characters and the hot sex scenes. The climax of the story always holds my interest.
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