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The Hunted
Having experienced hate and violence at a young age for being a homosexual, Finley has been cautious in the years since. When he meets Travis, the son of the Earl of Loughton, he learns that some families don’t despise their homosexual children. The Earl and his wife still love Travis and are willing to keep his secret. They need a guard for their daughter, Bella, and Finley takes the job.
It seems like the perfect situation since Finley gains a friend in her and a lover in Travis. Higher ups can often get away with more, so as long as the two men aren’t open about their relationship, they can stay together. Once Bella doesn’t need a guard anymore, Finley could be the Master Steward and remain with his lover who seems great.
The problems start small and build. Boundaries are ignored, accusations are made, and Finley’s shut out if he tries to stand up for himself. Travis says he loves him and has never felt this way about anyone before. Issues in the family are weighing on him, but things will get better, right?
When it escalates into violence, Finley knows he needs to get away, but Travis doesn’t allow lovers to leave unless he decides he’s done first. He’ll go to great lengths to hunt them down and punish them.
Betrayed by everyone he thought he could count on, Finley’s options start running out. He’s used to being abandoned, but sometimes, help can come from the most unexpected people and in the strangest circumstances.
It seems like the perfect situation since Finley gains a friend in her and a lover in Travis. Higher ups can often get away with more, so as long as the two men aren’t open about their relationship, they can stay together. Once Bella doesn’t need a guard anymore, Finley could be the Master Steward and remain with his lover who seems great.
The problems start small and build. Boundaries are ignored, accusations are made, and Finley’s shut out if he tries to stand up for himself. Travis says he loves him and has never felt this way about anyone before. Issues in the family are weighing on him, but things will get better, right?
When it escalates into violence, Finley knows he needs to get away, but Travis doesn’t allow lovers to leave unless he decides he’s done first. He’ll go to great lengths to hunt them down and punish them.
Betrayed by everyone he thought he could count on, Finley’s options start running out. He’s used to being abandoned, but sometimes, help can come from the most unexpected people and in the strangest circumstances.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 22, 2022
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August 26, 2022
I read Thrall, so I when I saw this was an M/M romance too, I snatched it as soon as it came out , and I wasn't disappointed. The preqel short story was great and made me love Finley as a character. He's an adult now in this one and travels to Camaday since he's still a drifter. He has a relationship in a town, but it doesn't work out, and the Earl's son, Travis finds out about him. The Earl, Mark, also has daughter named Bella son, he won't let her go out anywhere with out her brother because he's afraid a regular escort/guard will sweettalk his way up her skirts. That's where Finley comes in because he's gay, so he's considered safe. Travis is gay too, and sort of like the dominating, possessive bad boy. He seems like a great guy at first, and the fact that he loves his sister so much enhances that. Finley's always wanted another man to have a longterm relationship with (like for life), and thinks he's found the one.
This is the first time Finley has met anyone, much less a whole family, that accepts gays. However, there's other issues in the family. As time goes on, it becomes clear that Travis isn't so nice. He's goes over Finley's boundraries in a lot of ways, and if Finley says no or that he doesn't like something, Travis brushes it off, or tries to gaslight him by saying he's overreacting, stuff like that. It escalates into violence, and Finley leaves. Travis doesn't let people just leave him like that, and he finds Finley, trying to say he loves him, etc. Since Finley refuses to return, Travis takes things a step further. I won't get into the specifics of that because it might spoil things, but it kept me on the edge of my seat because it seems like Finley has no one to help.
I liked the Bishop character because even though he's a clergyman, he cares more about justice being done, and says God loves all His children, and it doesn't matter if they're gay (I guess sort of like a modern day Love is Love). He doesn't have to change to fit society's views. I liked that this book highlighted the fact that Finley didn't need to "turn straight" or anything. He's already perfect as he is. Even with a religious character added in, it wasn't preachy or pushy. The ending left me very satisfied, and this is a series, so there will be more too.
I also really liked a certain bit in the last chapter, and without spoilers, it shows Finley's resiliency and the fact that he knows it's okay to just take care of yourself sometimes. He doesn't lose himself, and Overall, the characters were interesting, well-developed, the spice was great, and the relationships between the family and important people were fleshed out. I'm pretty sure I read everything by this author, but the M/M books really top the list for me. I can't wait for the next one.
This is the first time Finley has met anyone, much less a whole family, that accepts gays. However, there's other issues in the family. As time goes on, it becomes clear that Travis isn't so nice. He's goes over Finley's boundraries in a lot of ways, and if Finley says no or that he doesn't like something, Travis brushes it off, or tries to gaslight him by saying he's overreacting, stuff like that. It escalates into violence, and Finley leaves. Travis doesn't let people just leave him like that, and he finds Finley, trying to say he loves him, etc. Since Finley refuses to return, Travis takes things a step further. I won't get into the specifics of that because it might spoil things, but it kept me on the edge of my seat because it seems like Finley has no one to help.
I liked the Bishop character because even though he's a clergyman, he cares more about justice being done, and says God loves all His children, and it doesn't matter if they're gay (I guess sort of like a modern day Love is Love). He doesn't have to change to fit society's views. I liked that this book highlighted the fact that Finley didn't need to "turn straight" or anything. He's already perfect as he is. Even with a religious character added in, it wasn't preachy or pushy. The ending left me very satisfied, and this is a series, so there will be more too.
I also really liked a certain bit in the last chapter, and without spoilers, it shows Finley's resiliency and the fact that he knows it's okay to just take care of yourself sometimes. He doesn't lose himself, and Overall, the characters were interesting, well-developed, the spice was great, and the relationships between the family and important people were fleshed out. I'm pretty sure I read everything by this author, but the M/M books really top the list for me. I can't wait for the next one.
September 12, 2022
Interesting
The storyline was interesting and truthful. Especially that there are people in other parts of the world who still has to hide that they're homosexuals.
If Finley was Nigerian, he was going to be labelled as a criminal for being homo, and the sentencing is 14 YEARS imprisonment.
I enjoyed the storyline.
The storyline was interesting and truthful. Especially that there are people in other parts of the world who still has to hide that they're homosexuals.
If Finley was Nigerian, he was going to be labelled as a criminal for being homo, and the sentencing is 14 YEARS imprisonment.
I enjoyed the storyline.
September 5, 2022
Yes there are some naughty bits in this book but overall I felt it was a book about the MC overcoming obstacles and finding his inner strength, I really enjoyed this book, it keeps you wanting to read just that little bit more, no matter how late it is. Highly recommend. 5**
September 13, 2022
Great book. The sex scenes were hot, and the two twists at the end were really unexpected. Clever and well done
December 20, 2022
Hope theirs more so Finley finds someone
August 17, 2023
Really not good. Felt like it was written by a child.
It was suggested after another one I read and I felt so disappointed that that’s what they thought I enjoyed.
It was suggested after another one I read and I felt so disappointed that that’s what they thought I enjoyed.
September 7, 2023
It's not bad, but I'm not sure what the purpose of the story is. Is this supposed to be a Christian novel?
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