Saturday, June 30, 2018

#PrideMonth - New Review - UNEXPECTED SANTA & THE LION TAMER by Dahlia Donovan


Title: The Unexpected Santa 
Series: The Sin Bin Book 5
Publication Date: November 11, 2017
Genre: M/M Romance


This story is the prequel to Gray and Scottie's story, The Lion Tamer.***

When a rugby bad boy butts heads with a retired Marine, which alpha male becomes top dog?

Scottie Monk came out of the womb angry at the world. He's selfish and bitter. "Bah humbug!" rolls off his tongue far easier than "Happy Christmas."

Gray Baird has dedicated his life to public service as a Marine Corps officer and later as a police chief. The decorated hero finds it impossible to ignore autistic twins in desperate need of holiday spirit. He'll be the grumpiest Santa in the world if it puts a smile their faces. And he'll drag a reluctant Scottie along for the ride.

This December, Gray and Scottie collide while unexpectedly playing Santa.

The short story The Unexpected Santa is book five in Dahlia Donovan's international bestselling gay romance series, The Sin Bin. Each one features hot rugby players and the men who steal their hearts. This is not a stand-alone story. It is recommended that readers have read at least The Royal Marine prior to reading The Unexpected Santa. 

Review
4 Stars 

This book has been on my TBR list since it came out. The blurb itself is very intriguing. This book is a great quick introduction into Gray and Scottie's story. I liked how the author gives us a tease on what to expect between these two. 

The characters are very well written. I certainly started off not liking Scottie because his whole attitude just sucks. Gray is very likeable from the start. However, both characters are very arrogant and stubborn. 

Dahlia Donovan does a great job with the pace of their relationship. It's a good slow burn that keeps you wanting more. A great start to Scottie and Gray's journey. 

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The Lion Tamer 
(The Sin Bin Book 6)
Publication Date: February 20, 2018
Genre: M/M Romance 

One dominant Marine.

One troubled rugby player.

The Sin Bin will never be the same.

Gray Baird’s to-do list for the year includes starting a restaurant, claiming his submissive, and keeping his nosy friends out of his business. He has his work seriously cut out for him.

Scottie Monk prides himself on bullying his way through problems—and sometimes even people. His life is spiralling out of his control, but he refuses to break. The last thing he expects is to find peace in the confines of submission.

One man will try to tame a lion.

One man will try to heal.

And both men will have to join forces to deal with a toxic family and invasive paparazzi.


The Lion Tamer is book six in Dahlia Donovan's international bestselling gay romance series, The Sin Bin. Each one features hot rugby players and the men who steal their hearts.

Review
4 Stars

Holy ALPHA!!! Ok, so I kinda knew what I was getting into when I read The Unexpected Santa, which is the prequel to this book but HOLY!!! Gray is absolutely the ALPHA dog around here and hott damn Dahlia Donovan does such a good job with his character. Gray is deliciously dominant, sexy and has a soft side. 

This book definitely kept me captivated from beginning to end. Scottie struggles so much and his bitter, anger and fuck off attitude kinda grows on you once you get to know him and the reasons behind his struggles. He faces so many demons and I was so happy that the author really showcases his struggles and his progress in trying to get better. 

Dahlia Donovan definitely does a great job capturing and conveying each of the MC's strengths and flaws. I love seeing both the vulnerable, soft side and the strong side of these men. It certainly makes them all the more endearing. Let's not forget the chemistry between these two....PHEW!! Gray and Scottie have chemistry and it rolls right off the pages.  

Another great aspect of this story is the D/s relationship. Scottie struggles and tries to deny the submissive side of himself and I love how patient yet persistent Gray is with him. An overall great story and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.

*** Gifted copy received from the author in exchange for an honest review ***

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About the Author



Dahlia Donovan wrote her first romance series after a crazy dream about shifters and damsels in distress. She prefers irreverent humour and unconventional characters. An autistic and occasional hermit, her life wouldn’t be complete without her husband and her massive collection of books and video games.

Connect with Dahlia:

Website: https://dahliadonovan.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dahliadonovan/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8184061.Dahlia_Donovan
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