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Southern Boy Mafia #2
Beautifully Loyal
Sometimes love isn’t enough…
Sometimes you’re required to be beautifully loyal.
If you think you know her… You’re wrong.
If you think you know her family… Wrong again.
If you think you know her story… You don’t.
Ashlynn Adorite is no stranger to the cruel and unusual world she was born into. In fact, she accepts it, understands it, embraces it. However, in her world, falling in love isn’t simply a choice. It causes problems, changes lives, disrupts business.
Sex, pleasure, carnal desires ... those things Ashlynn understands. Love ... not so much. Her world is turned upside down when she starts to feel something for not just one man, but two. The question is, can she have all that she desires, or will loyalty to her family interfere.
Sometimes you’re required to be beautifully loyal.
If you think you know her… You’re wrong.
If you think you know her family… Wrong again.
If you think you know her story… You don’t.
Ashlynn Adorite is no stranger to the cruel and unusual world she was born into. In fact, she accepts it, understands it, embraces it. However, in her world, falling in love isn’t simply a choice. It causes problems, changes lives, disrupts business.
Sex, pleasure, carnal desires ... those things Ashlynn understands. Love ... not so much. Her world is turned upside down when she starts to feel something for not just one man, but two. The question is, can she have all that she desires, or will loyalty to her family interfere.
424 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 22, 2015
About the author
Nicole Edwards
121 books6,046 followersNew York Times bestselling author Nicole Edwards launched her professional writing career in July of 2012. Having been an avid reader all of her life and a huge fan of creative writing, it seemed the likely path for her to take. Since then, she has released more than 80 books and has no plans to stop. As her full-time career/hobby, Nicole writes steamy contemporary and erotic romances.
Nicole is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who was born and raised in Texas. Married with three kids and three dogs she has plenty of interaction to keep her imagination brewing. Her books have been featured in USA Today’s Happy Ever After segment as well as Indie Reader’s best seller list. She has forged her way as an independent author.
Although she has a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, she prefers to be hiding out in her writing cave, talking to the fictional characters that have built up in her head over the years.
When she isn’t writing or plotting her next book (sometimes translated to “playing on Facebook”), Nicole loves to read and spend time with her family and her dogs.
Nicole is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who was born and raised in Texas. Married with three kids and three dogs she has plenty of interaction to keep her imagination brewing. Her books have been featured in USA Today’s Happy Ever After segment as well as Indie Reader’s best seller list. She has forged her way as an independent author.
Although she has a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, she prefers to be hiding out in her writing cave, talking to the fictional characters that have built up in her head over the years.
When she isn’t writing or plotting her next book (sometimes translated to “playing on Facebook”), Nicole loves to read and spend time with her family and her dogs.
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September 28, 2015
Nicole Edwards books are a guilty pleasure for me, they're sexy and HOT. Plus add the ménage and I'm feet first all in, but with ménage reads you've got three hearts to contend with and because of that I do get a more gripping emotional read on my part I love them. In this one it was all that but this was a slow burn kind of story which meant you gradually saw why they were meant for each other.
4 loyal stars
So what's it about?
Ashlynn is Max's sister and was supposed to be second in command concerning the way the mafia was played. If you've read Beautifully Brutal you will have read Max's story and who he is, if you haven't he is the oldest and the Boss of the family. Ashlynn did not want the responsibility of taking second in command even if she's well equipped for the job and is ruthless enough to take it on. Therefore Leyton took that up he is Max's best friend and was happy for the promotion, and he worked hard for it.
Leyton had a hard childhood and Max was there to pick the pieces up for him when that happened, he's been there for him through thick and thin and allowed him to join his family. Leyton has been included and always seen as part of Max' family from the beginning the only thing he hasn't been aloud to hook up with Max's sister its an order and with an order Leyton isn't going to back down. Saying that Ashlynn isn't going to back down with what she wants. And Leyton and Ashlynn have wanted each other from afar for a long time.
Enter Jase...
Ashlynn has a very active sex life, we all have scares some are seen and some are covered, others are hidden beneath the surfaces. Jase is employed to take care of Ashlynn in time they become a way to release the stress. Except they are both missing something and that something is Leyton.
This story was taken from past to present over a period of time so you could get the whole picture of where they were, from to where they are now, and how they plan to get leyton to overcome his loyalties to Max.
I really enjoyed this one, Nicole's Men are Alpha yet they have that nurturing caring and lovable edge where they take care of their own.
This involved some MM/ MFM/ MF
Over all this was just what I love about Nicole's reads, sexy, HOT, emotional in parts intriguing in parts but above all a well crafted story slowly building to a strong developed relationship between three. If you love ménages, sexy reads and are in the mood for that then I definitely recommend this series. This can also be read as a standalone as each book is about a different couple.
That. Is. All.
Reading order so far:
My Beautifully Brutal review
ARC generously gifted via the author in exchange for an honest review
For more reviews and blog posts
4 loyal stars
So what's it about?
Ashlynn is Max's sister and was supposed to be second in command concerning the way the mafia was played. If you've read Beautifully Brutal you will have read Max's story and who he is, if you haven't he is the oldest and the Boss of the family. Ashlynn did not want the responsibility of taking second in command even if she's well equipped for the job and is ruthless enough to take it on. Therefore Leyton took that up he is Max's best friend and was happy for the promotion, and he worked hard for it.
Leyton had a hard childhood and Max was there to pick the pieces up for him when that happened, he's been there for him through thick and thin and allowed him to join his family. Leyton has been included and always seen as part of Max' family from the beginning the only thing he hasn't been aloud to hook up with Max's sister its an order and with an order Leyton isn't going to back down. Saying that Ashlynn isn't going to back down with what she wants. And Leyton and Ashlynn have wanted each other from afar for a long time.
Enter Jase...
Ashlynn has a very active sex life, we all have scares some are seen and some are covered, others are hidden beneath the surfaces. Jase is employed to take care of Ashlynn in time they become a way to release the stress. Except they are both missing something and that something is Leyton.
This story was taken from past to present over a period of time so you could get the whole picture of where they were, from to where they are now, and how they plan to get leyton to overcome his loyalties to Max.
I really enjoyed this one, Nicole's Men are Alpha yet they have that nurturing caring and lovable edge where they take care of their own.
This involved some MM/ MFM/ MF
Over all this was just what I love about Nicole's reads, sexy, HOT, emotional in parts intriguing in parts but above all a well crafted story slowly building to a strong developed relationship between three. If you love ménages, sexy reads and are in the mood for that then I definitely recommend this series. This can also be read as a standalone as each book is about a different couple.
That. Is. All.
Reading order so far:
My Beautifully Brutal review
ARC generously gifted via the author in exchange for an honest review
For more reviews and blog posts
September 29, 2015
3.5 stars
Nicole Edwards has a way of creating masterfully erotic novels, where the hot factor goes through the roof. Beautifully Loyal is a ménage - M/F/M, M/M, F/M. This story if told from alternating POV's, switching between the past and present. Setting up a wonderful premise for the entire story. For persons who are not open and cannot understand the sexual desires of a ménage, male on male relationships, voyeurism, the removal of sexual inhibitions. Then this is definitely not the book for you.
We start off where book one ended. Leyton, Max's best friend and his second in command is the new underboss of the Southern Boy Mafia. Leyton knows the ropes, but now he's taking the reins and dishing out punishment as he sees fit. Once you mess with the Adorites, you take on the entire family.
Ashlynn Adorite is Max's younger sister. She is one tough chick to bargain with. She draws her strength from her past, and the need to show being female, doesn't make her weak. Ash has one hell of a sexual appetite. This woman is like the energizer bunny. She's known Leyton since childhood, and has had a crush on him forever. Growing up, both Leyton and Max, have always been her saviors. Leyton knew she had a crush on him. But, being Max's best friend and with the age factor in play. He needed to stay away.
As adults, Leyton has continued to stay away from Ashlynn. He keeps his feelings at bay, as best as he can. The Adorites are Leyton's family and Max is his brother. Being taken in by Max at the age of sixteen. Leyton has been loyal to a T. He would never goes against Max's wishes. So when Max interferes and verbally makes Leyton stay away from Ashlynn. Leyton knows his loyalty to Max will always come first.
In the mix of Ashlynn and Leyton's lustful stares and hidden desires. Ashlynn has been sexually active with her hunky bodyguard, Jase. Jase has been in Ashlynn's employ for five years. Becoming more than a bodyguard and gaining feelings for Ashlynn, Jase warms her bed at night, while she warms his heart.
Jase knows Ashlynn has feelings for Leyton, and vice versa. When Leyton stumbles upon Jase and Ashlynn in a rather compromising position, his intense stares and erotically tugging words from Jase, brings his bi-sexual nature alive. He would love to be part of the meylay with Ash and Jase.
As the story progresses, we see both Leyton and Ashlynn battling themselves and their situations. Fighting to come together while the other fights the thought of love. To love someone in her line of business is dangerous. Hence her sexual appetite. But when Leyton and Jase both start proving her wrong and taking the reins of their relationship in hand. Ashlynn will learn the true meaning of love. And what loving two men could mean.
In the midst of their love, an enemy is slowly encroaching on the Adorites territory. Stealing and brutally attacking their family. Fatalities and death become even more present in their lives. Greif, guilt and hatred punish those close to Ashlynn. The family must handle the ever present threat, and work together to keep their loved ones safe.
Love.
That complete, soul-quenching warmth...
That was what love felt like.
I loved the way NE created such erotic and scorching scenes. The male on male activities were enticing and gave me whiplash. Ashlynn's confidence and that fact she never wore underwear, was even more erotic. Well she did at times. The voyeuristic aspects of the novel, were sensationally portrayed.
Learning about Ahslynn and Leyton's past was scary and gut-wrenching. I felt broken when reading about Ash's childhood. Sometimes, family can be your worst enemies.
All the characters were well developed, and the men were edgy and off the charts hawwtt!!*fans oneself*
*ARC provided by Colt Edwards on behalf of the author for an honest review* Thanks!!
Nicole Edwards has a way of creating masterfully erotic novels, where the hot factor goes through the roof. Beautifully Loyal is a ménage - M/F/M, M/M, F/M. This story if told from alternating POV's, switching between the past and present. Setting up a wonderful premise for the entire story. For persons who are not open and cannot understand the sexual desires of a ménage, male on male relationships, voyeurism, the removal of sexual inhibitions. Then this is definitely not the book for you.
We start off where book one ended. Leyton, Max's best friend and his second in command is the new underboss of the Southern Boy Mafia. Leyton knows the ropes, but now he's taking the reins and dishing out punishment as he sees fit. Once you mess with the Adorites, you take on the entire family.
Ashlynn Adorite is Max's younger sister. She is one tough chick to bargain with. She draws her strength from her past, and the need to show being female, doesn't make her weak. Ash has one hell of a sexual appetite. This woman is like the energizer bunny. She's known Leyton since childhood, and has had a crush on him forever. Growing up, both Leyton and Max, have always been her saviors. Leyton knew she had a crush on him. But, being Max's best friend and with the age factor in play. He needed to stay away.
As adults, Leyton has continued to stay away from Ashlynn. He keeps his feelings at bay, as best as he can. The Adorites are Leyton's family and Max is his brother. Being taken in by Max at the age of sixteen. Leyton has been loyal to a T. He would never goes against Max's wishes. So when Max interferes and verbally makes Leyton stay away from Ashlynn. Leyton knows his loyalty to Max will always come first.
In the mix of Ashlynn and Leyton's lustful stares and hidden desires. Ashlynn has been sexually active with her hunky bodyguard, Jase. Jase has been in Ashlynn's employ for five years. Becoming more than a bodyguard and gaining feelings for Ashlynn, Jase warms her bed at night, while she warms his heart.
Jase knows Ashlynn has feelings for Leyton, and vice versa. When Leyton stumbles upon Jase and Ashlynn in a rather compromising position, his intense stares and erotically tugging words from Jase, brings his bi-sexual nature alive. He would love to be part of the meylay with Ash and Jase.
As the story progresses, we see both Leyton and Ashlynn battling themselves and their situations. Fighting to come together while the other fights the thought of love. To love someone in her line of business is dangerous. Hence her sexual appetite. But when Leyton and Jase both start proving her wrong and taking the reins of their relationship in hand. Ashlynn will learn the true meaning of love. And what loving two men could mean.
In the midst of their love, an enemy is slowly encroaching on the Adorites territory. Stealing and brutally attacking their family. Fatalities and death become even more present in their lives. Greif, guilt and hatred punish those close to Ashlynn. The family must handle the ever present threat, and work together to keep their loved ones safe.
Love.
That complete, soul-quenching warmth...
That was what love felt like.
I loved the way NE created such erotic and scorching scenes. The male on male activities were enticing and gave me whiplash. Ashlynn's confidence and that fact she never wore underwear, was even more erotic. Well she did at times. The voyeuristic aspects of the novel, were sensationally portrayed.
Learning about Ahslynn and Leyton's past was scary and gut-wrenching. I felt broken when reading about Ash's childhood. Sometimes, family can be your worst enemies.
All the characters were well developed, and the men were edgy and off the charts hawwtt!!*fans oneself*
*ARC provided by Colt Edwards on behalf of the author for an honest review* Thanks!!
September 29, 2015
While the sex scenes were hot in this one (as usual), I just could not connect.
Ash was a bit too much on the whoreish side for me to like her. Most of the time I wanted her to sit down and shut up.
I really feel like Nicole Edwards at least to me is losing the aspect of "feeling" in a book. I didn't feel their connection, I didn't feel their relationship, and it was all very blah.
I would like for her to get back to her writing like in Ethan. Sadly I think at this rate no other book can live up or attain her writing in that one.
I've read every one of her books since then and it's not happened yet.
Maybe it's time to save my $4.99.
Ash was a bit too much on the whoreish side for me to like her. Most of the time I wanted her to sit down and shut up.
I really feel like Nicole Edwards at least to me is losing the aspect of "feeling" in a book. I didn't feel their connection, I didn't feel their relationship, and it was all very blah.
I would like for her to get back to her writing like in Ethan. Sadly I think at this rate no other book can live up or attain her writing in that one.
I've read every one of her books since then and it's not happened yet.
Maybe it's time to save my $4.99.
May 31, 2017
Spoiler Ahead This was the second book in the "Southern Boy Mafia" series. Ashlynn Adorites is Max Adorites little sister and she was not an easy character to like. Leyton Matheson is Max's second in command the underboss and I really liked him he was loyal to Max and the family. Jase Malone is Ashlynn's head of security and her lover and would do anything to keep her safe. Max and Leyton have been friends since high school Leyton grew up with an abusive alcoholic father when his mother ran off when Leyton decided to end his life it was Max that saved him and killed his father for what he did to him and took him to live with his family. Ashlynn didn't have it easy their father Samuel thought it was ok for his brother to rape his daughter and when that didn't work thanks to Max he tried again only this time she stood up for herself. Jase who has only been working for the family for five years also had it rough although not as bad as Leyton or Ashlynn he drop out of school and left home he wasn't close to his mother or brother Derrick who also worked for the family. When another mafia boss puts a hit out on Ashlyn Jase and Leyton will do anything to keep her safe. This was a really good book and I loved Jase and Leyton the problem to me with Ashlyn was she was unemotional and I know it was because of the way she grew up her parents hated each other so she didn't know what love was or what it looked liked although she was in love with Leyton for years. Max had warned Leyton to stay away from his sister, but as Courtney his wife reminded him that he needed to stay out of it Jase or Ashlynn didn't make it easy for him. Leyton caught them having sex at the club and even in front of him in Max's penthouse. When the another makes his move first he beats up her brother Aiden and leaves him for dead then they attack her house and kills two of her men including Jase's brother Derrick. Max declares it's time to end it. The sex scenes were hot and the one in the shower between Leyton and Jase was the hottest one. I gave this book 4 stars because of Ashlynn. This book was well written like all of Nicole's book's with no errors grammar or spelling. I am hoping that there will be more books in this series.
September 22, 2015
Ms Edwards has proven yet again that she is the queen of menage, I loved Beautifully Loyal. This story was powerful, hot and kept me glued to my kindle! http://amzn.to/1P10zkE
Exclusive sneak peek into Beautifully Loyal by Nicole Edwards, the next book in this interwoven series! http://bit.ly/BLEteaser
“Ash,” Leyton whispered, drawing her attention once again. “You need to go back to your room.”
She had the sudden urge to kiss him and she couldn’t seem to resist it. Leaning forward, she pressed her lips to his softly. He hissed again, but didn’t pull away until she did.
With her lips tingling and something strange stirring deep in her belly, Ashlynn met his gaze.
“Go,” he commanded, his tone harder, his eyes narrowed on her. “You can’t be in here.”
here more here —> http://bit.ly/BLEteaser
Exclusive sneak peek into Beautifully Loyal by Nicole Edwards, the next book in this interwoven series! http://bit.ly/BLEteaser
“Ash,” Leyton whispered, drawing her attention once again. “You need to go back to your room.”
She had the sudden urge to kiss him and she couldn’t seem to resist it. Leaning forward, she pressed her lips to his softly. He hissed again, but didn’t pull away until she did.
With her lips tingling and something strange stirring deep in her belly, Ashlynn met his gaze.
“Go,” he commanded, his tone harder, his eyes narrowed on her. “You can’t be in here.”
here more here —> http://bit.ly/BLEteaser
September 30, 2015
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
POV: Mult-character/ 3rd person
Naughty Rating 7 out of 5
POV: Mult-character/ 3rd person
Naughty Rating 7 out of 5
I just knew that Leyton's story was going to be sexy, spicy and filled with everything that makes an entertaining and unforgettable read. Nicole Edwards did NOT disappoint.
In Beautifully Loyal, we meet Leyton and get a glimpse of the life he came from before he joined the Adorite family and the Southern Boy Mafia. Abandoned by his mother and abused by his father, his friendship with Max Adorite took him on a path where he finds a life he wouldn't change and a family he would do anything for.
Ashlynn Adorite is sister to Max Adorite and has grown up in the life of the mafia. She knows what it means to do whatever it takes for what you want and to protect yourself. She's tough and sexy and lives with a 'take no prisoners' attitude. Being female, she's often underestimated and uses that to her advantage.
For years, they've harbored feelings for each other but never acted on them; which leads to so much angst between them throughout the book. The catalyst for them is Jase... Ashlynn's head of security and regular boy toy. His desires spark the flame that changes their lives.
Meanwhile, the mafia life gets in the way and Ashlynn is in danger. This amps up the suspense element in the novel which kept me on my toes. It was similar to a tennis match. To left is danger and to the right is smokin' hot sex and vice versa. The steam level was top notch and worthy of a couple panty changes (so be sure to keep spare panties handy). The M/M, M/F, M/F/M, M/M/F scenes were WORTH. THE. WAIT!! Each providing all the passion and emotion that I could have asked for.
I'm curious as to who's story is next in the series and can't wait to find out!!
COMPANION/INTERCONNECTED SERIES
May 2, 2016
5 Star Review Beautifully Loyal (Southern Boy Mafia Book 2) by Nicole Edwards
This series is like no other Nicole Edwards series. It is raw, gritty and at times brutal; retaliations, injury, torture and death are an everyday way of life to the characters from the Southern Boy Mafia series. I do suggest you read Beautifully Brutal before you commence this book.
Ashlynn Adorite lives in a world few would understand or even want too. Her whole life she has been surrounded by people who want to harm her, including her own father and uncle. Ashlynn is no stranger to danger; to her it is an everyday occurrence. She has fought hard for the life she leads and no one is going to get in her way, least of all herself and the feelings that she is developing for two men.
Jase Malone is her trusted bodyguard and the man whom she has been having sex with regularly for over a year. Leyton Matheson is the underboss of the Southern Boy Mafia and her brother Max’s best friend. He has also been in love with Ashlynn since he was a teenager.
Ashlynn sexual appetite is ferocious; daring and not afraid to go after who she wants and she wants Leyton. What she and Jase have works for her, but she needs more, although she is oblivious to the fact that Jase is in love with her.
However both Ashlynn and Jase lust after Leyton, often fantasising about what they would do to him, separately and together.
Leyton had a horrific childhood and teenage years thanks to an extremely abusive father who left not only physical scars but emotional ones. The only person he could count on was Max Adorite. Fiercely loyal to Max and the Adorite family, Leyton is determined not to do anything about his growing feelings for Ashlynn, particularly since Max warned him to keep away from Ashlynn.
When circumstances, bring Leyton into 24 hour contact with both Ashlynn and Jase, no one counted on the torment and teasing that Ashlynn and Jase would put Leyton through. He is only human and when the inevitable happens and Leyton succumbs to his feelings for both Ashlynn and Jase, fireworks ensure.
This series is about family, definitely not your everyday kind of family for sure but family none the less. I love that family is not necessarily blood and this is so true for Leyton and Jase.
The writing is gripping and I really enjoyed the back story by Ms. Edwards as she shared Ashlynn, Leyton and Jase’s past and how it impacted their present. Love can heal and take away the pain of the past. I also appreciated that the story was told from all three points of view and I have to say that although this book is intense, I was at times amused by Max and Courtney’s interactions with the main characters.
If you are looking for a book that has well written and believable ménage then Beautifully Loyal is for you. If this series is not on your TBR list then I suggest that you get it immediately, you won’t be disappointed.
R
This series is like no other Nicole Edwards series. It is raw, gritty and at times brutal; retaliations, injury, torture and death are an everyday way of life to the characters from the Southern Boy Mafia series. I do suggest you read Beautifully Brutal before you commence this book.
Ashlynn Adorite lives in a world few would understand or even want too. Her whole life she has been surrounded by people who want to harm her, including her own father and uncle. Ashlynn is no stranger to danger; to her it is an everyday occurrence. She has fought hard for the life she leads and no one is going to get in her way, least of all herself and the feelings that she is developing for two men.
Jase Malone is her trusted bodyguard and the man whom she has been having sex with regularly for over a year. Leyton Matheson is the underboss of the Southern Boy Mafia and her brother Max’s best friend. He has also been in love with Ashlynn since he was a teenager.
Ashlynn sexual appetite is ferocious; daring and not afraid to go after who she wants and she wants Leyton. What she and Jase have works for her, but she needs more, although she is oblivious to the fact that Jase is in love with her.
However both Ashlynn and Jase lust after Leyton, often fantasising about what they would do to him, separately and together.
Leyton had a horrific childhood and teenage years thanks to an extremely abusive father who left not only physical scars but emotional ones. The only person he could count on was Max Adorite. Fiercely loyal to Max and the Adorite family, Leyton is determined not to do anything about his growing feelings for Ashlynn, particularly since Max warned him to keep away from Ashlynn.
When circumstances, bring Leyton into 24 hour contact with both Ashlynn and Jase, no one counted on the torment and teasing that Ashlynn and Jase would put Leyton through. He is only human and when the inevitable happens and Leyton succumbs to his feelings for both Ashlynn and Jase, fireworks ensure.
This series is about family, definitely not your everyday kind of family for sure but family none the less. I love that family is not necessarily blood and this is so true for Leyton and Jase.
The writing is gripping and I really enjoyed the back story by Ms. Edwards as she shared Ashlynn, Leyton and Jase’s past and how it impacted their present. Love can heal and take away the pain of the past. I also appreciated that the story was told from all three points of view and I have to say that although this book is intense, I was at times amused by Max and Courtney’s interactions with the main characters.
If you are looking for a book that has well written and believable ménage then Beautifully Loyal is for you. If this series is not on your TBR list then I suggest that you get it immediately, you won’t be disappointed.
R
September 10, 2015
Beautifully Loyal
Southern Boy Mafia, Book 2
Nicole Edwards
Genre: Romance, MF, MM, MMF
Once you're in the family there is no way out, except Death.
Lust. Guns. Leather. Lace. Male. Female. Thats Southern Boy Mafia Style! Welcome to Texas where everything is bigger and badder, even the mob! This is Leyton, Ashlynn's & Jace's Story.
Ashlynn Adorite, sister of Max Adorite who Is the Boss of The Adorite Family, is someone who doesn't believe in love but has an appetite for sex that rivals most men! Jace Malone, hired muscle of the Adorite Family - hired to protect Ashlynn Adorite. Leyton Matheson, Second in command of The Adorite Family, Brother by choice of Max Adorite, Has had a horrible life rescued by Max during high school -loyal to the death.
We come into this story and get to see the past & present as the author rotates back and forth for the first 2/3's of the book. In doing so, Nicole Edwards is able to provide the backstory that has led up to these three people being in their current situation. This is a fun story, with moments of emotional upheaval one minute you are happy and then it's all ripped away by a tragedy.
Ashlynn and Jace have been "seeing" each other for over a year and during that time Leyton has walked in or watched them "together" on more than one occasion and it's killing him because he wants to join in..yes he wants both Ashlynn & Jace and he won't settle for a quick night together either, no he wants love and commitment. So what's the problem? Well besides the fact that Ashlynn doesn't believe in love, Leighton was also warned off Ashlynn by her brother Max. Jace and Leighton can be together, but they both want to have Ashlynn also in their relationship - they want a ménage. However, nothing will happen without Max's approval.
“I’m loyal to the people I love. And yes, I’m loyal to your brother—he’s my family.” “What about me?” He noted a hint of insecurity in her tone. “You’re more than that to me.” Cupping her face in his hands, Leyton pressed his mouth to hers. “You’re everything. And I’m gonna prove that to you very, very soon." ~ Leyton
Can these three get past all the obstacles keeping them apart? If they do will an enraged mob boss threaten to take it all away just as they are getting started? With the threat of death looming can they fall in love? Sometimes it takes one scarred person to heal another's scars -- will these three heal each other or ruin each other?
"They all had their own scars, their own painful reminders. While hers were on the inside, his weren’t. Not all of them, anyway."~ Ashlynn
5 Stars to this installment in The Southern Boy Mafia Series.
ARC provided in exchange of an honest review. Reviewed by J.Loves2read from Alpha Book Club.
Southern Boy Mafia, Book 2
Nicole Edwards
Genre: Romance, MF, MM, MMF
Once you're in the family there is no way out, except Death.
Lust. Guns. Leather. Lace. Male. Female. Thats Southern Boy Mafia Style! Welcome to Texas where everything is bigger and badder, even the mob! This is Leyton, Ashlynn's & Jace's Story.
Ashlynn Adorite, sister of Max Adorite who Is the Boss of The Adorite Family, is someone who doesn't believe in love but has an appetite for sex that rivals most men! Jace Malone, hired muscle of the Adorite Family - hired to protect Ashlynn Adorite. Leyton Matheson, Second in command of The Adorite Family, Brother by choice of Max Adorite, Has had a horrible life rescued by Max during high school -loyal to the death.
We come into this story and get to see the past & present as the author rotates back and forth for the first 2/3's of the book. In doing so, Nicole Edwards is able to provide the backstory that has led up to these three people being in their current situation. This is a fun story, with moments of emotional upheaval one minute you are happy and then it's all ripped away by a tragedy.
Ashlynn and Jace have been "seeing" each other for over a year and during that time Leyton has walked in or watched them "together" on more than one occasion and it's killing him because he wants to join in..yes he wants both Ashlynn & Jace and he won't settle for a quick night together either, no he wants love and commitment. So what's the problem? Well besides the fact that Ashlynn doesn't believe in love, Leighton was also warned off Ashlynn by her brother Max. Jace and Leighton can be together, but they both want to have Ashlynn also in their relationship - they want a ménage. However, nothing will happen without Max's approval.
“I’m loyal to the people I love. And yes, I’m loyal to your brother—he’s my family.” “What about me?” He noted a hint of insecurity in her tone. “You’re more than that to me.” Cupping her face in his hands, Leyton pressed his mouth to hers. “You’re everything. And I’m gonna prove that to you very, very soon." ~ Leyton
Can these three get past all the obstacles keeping them apart? If they do will an enraged mob boss threaten to take it all away just as they are getting started? With the threat of death looming can they fall in love? Sometimes it takes one scarred person to heal another's scars -- will these three heal each other or ruin each other?
"They all had their own scars, their own painful reminders. While hers were on the inside, his weren’t. Not all of them, anyway."~ Ashlynn
5 Stars to this installment in The Southern Boy Mafia Series.
ARC provided in exchange of an honest review. Reviewed by J.Loves2read from Alpha Book Club.
September 22, 2015
Nikki K’s 5 Star Review
Mmmm Good, Sooo Bad and Umhm Sexy
Leyton Matheson has been Max Adorite’s best friend and right-hand man since they were kids. The only thing Max never gave Leyton access to was his sister, Ashlynn. For seventeen years, Leyton has kept his distance from the one woman who tempts him over all others, out of respect and loyalty. But even loyalty and be overcome by temptation. Or can it?
Ashlynn has always been attracted to Leyton, but his apparent disinterest and her lustful desires lead her to a life of one night stands and meaningless sex. That is until she invites her strong and sexy bodyguard Jase Malone to warm her sheets. Ashlynn finds her sexual match in Jace. He’s sexy, adventurous and shares her attraction for Leyton. Will Jace be enough to fill her heart or will there always be a piece of the puzzle missing?
This being book 2 in the Southern Boys Mafia series, Beautifully Loyal pulls no punches. The storyline is at times brutal and gritty, but being a Nicole Edwards novel, it always maintains its sexy edge. As a long time fan of Nicole Edwards, I always have high expectations for her books, and Beautifully Loyal did not disappoint. The mafia storyline is very well written and her penchant for kink is ever present in this high action erotic tale of love, lust and loyalty.
If you are a fan of Nicole’s signature Menage storylines, you must read this book. But I caution you, the heat generated by this book may set your e-Reader (as well as your panties) ablaze. Take my advice, drink lots of fluids, have fresh batteries and perhaps a significant other handy while reading this book, you will require various breaks to um… cool off.
I rate Beautifully Loyal 5 smokin hot Stars!
**I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.
Posted on http://tastywordgasms.com 9/22/15
Mmmm Good, Sooo Bad and Umhm Sexy
Leyton Matheson has been Max Adorite’s best friend and right-hand man since they were kids. The only thing Max never gave Leyton access to was his sister, Ashlynn. For seventeen years, Leyton has kept his distance from the one woman who tempts him over all others, out of respect and loyalty. But even loyalty and be overcome by temptation. Or can it?
Ashlynn has always been attracted to Leyton, but his apparent disinterest and her lustful desires lead her to a life of one night stands and meaningless sex. That is until she invites her strong and sexy bodyguard Jase Malone to warm her sheets. Ashlynn finds her sexual match in Jace. He’s sexy, adventurous and shares her attraction for Leyton. Will Jace be enough to fill her heart or will there always be a piece of the puzzle missing?
This being book 2 in the Southern Boys Mafia series, Beautifully Loyal pulls no punches. The storyline is at times brutal and gritty, but being a Nicole Edwards novel, it always maintains its sexy edge. As a long time fan of Nicole Edwards, I always have high expectations for her books, and Beautifully Loyal did not disappoint. The mafia storyline is very well written and her penchant for kink is ever present in this high action erotic tale of love, lust and loyalty.
If you are a fan of Nicole’s signature Menage storylines, you must read this book. But I caution you, the heat generated by this book may set your e-Reader (as well as your panties) ablaze. Take my advice, drink lots of fluids, have fresh batteries and perhaps a significant other handy while reading this book, you will require various breaks to um… cool off.
I rate Beautifully Loyal 5 smokin hot Stars!
**I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.
Posted on http://tastywordgasms.com 9/22/15
October 1, 2015
4.5 Stars
I have to say I enjoyed this one so much more than the first. I knew this story would draw me in when I met the characters in Beautifully Brutal, they were all so intriguing.
We meet Ashlynn, Leyton and Jase in Beautifully Brutal but we don't get to see their real personalities until this book!! These 3 are one of my favourite Nicole Edwards Characters!
Ashlynn is this hard ass woman who isn't scared to get her hands dirty. To be honest I really didn't think I would like her much in this book. I'm so happy to say I was wrong about that, there was just something about her that drew me in from the beginning of this story. She hasn't had it easy and fought against love using sex and alcohol as a balm. I really felt for her at times!! She was one strong heroine.
I loved Jase's cheeky chappy personality, it worked well with Ashlynn's tough girl and Leyton's serious personalities and I think it levelled them all out nicely! Jase was so loveable!! I loved his dirty mouth, he was such a vocal lover and that was extremely hot!
Leyton was so stubborn but in the same sense fiercely loyal to Max so he fought giving in to Ashlynn and Jase tooth and nail!! I really get sorry for him a lot since those two tormented him so much!! Leyton had an awful childhood and we get to understand his loyalty to Max a lot more from this book.
This story was so hot I thought my phone would combust! I love Nicole Edwards writing, she is one of my go to authors when I am in a funk so I knew this book would be right up my street!!
I can't wait to hear more from this group and hopefully we will get some of those unexpected twists and turns that Nicole is so good at coming up with!!
I have to say I enjoyed this one so much more than the first. I knew this story would draw me in when I met the characters in Beautifully Brutal, they were all so intriguing.
We meet Ashlynn, Leyton and Jase in Beautifully Brutal but we don't get to see their real personalities until this book!! These 3 are one of my favourite Nicole Edwards Characters!
Ashlynn is this hard ass woman who isn't scared to get her hands dirty. To be honest I really didn't think I would like her much in this book. I'm so happy to say I was wrong about that, there was just something about her that drew me in from the beginning of this story. She hasn't had it easy and fought against love using sex and alcohol as a balm. I really felt for her at times!! She was one strong heroine.
I loved Jase's cheeky chappy personality, it worked well with Ashlynn's tough girl and Leyton's serious personalities and I think it levelled them all out nicely! Jase was so loveable!! I loved his dirty mouth, he was such a vocal lover and that was extremely hot!
Leyton was so stubborn but in the same sense fiercely loyal to Max so he fought giving in to Ashlynn and Jase tooth and nail!! I really get sorry for him a lot since those two tormented him so much!! Leyton had an awful childhood and we get to understand his loyalty to Max a lot more from this book.
This story was so hot I thought my phone would combust! I love Nicole Edwards writing, she is one of my go to authors when I am in a funk so I knew this book would be right up my street!!
I can't wait to hear more from this group and hopefully we will get some of those unexpected twists and turns that Nicole is so good at coming up with!!
September 22, 2015
OMG this has to be one of the hottest ménage books I've ever read!
Please note this book is M/F, M/M, M/F/M and M/M/F so if your not into bi sexual ménage then don't read ahead.
This is the story of Ashlynn Adorite, sister of Mafia boss Max Adorite. Ashlynn uses sex as a coping mechanism to drown out events from her past. She was born in to the Mafia lifestyle and can cope with anything thrown her way, well anything except love. Love is the one thing Ash doesn't understand or know how to feel. That is until 2 men start breaking down her barriers, but can they be successful?
Jase is Ash's bodyguard and sex toy but what Ash doesn't realise is what Jase feels deep down not just for her but for the other man that both Ash and Jase like to tease. This is where we get complicated. Leyton is Max Adorites right hand man, he has always been sworn off Ash by his loyalties to Max. Max saved his life and Leyton doesn't want to jeopardise the brotherhood he feels with Max. So the big question is will the temptation prove too much ?
Nicole Edwards has got to be my go to author for M/M or ménage. The books are so well written and the sex factor is off the charts hot without drowning out the actual storyline. Beautifully Loyal has got to be my favourite one yet between the 2 intertwining series of Sniper One Security and Southern Boy Mafia. I was drawn into the story and connected well with the characters. I can't wait to see the development of the rest of the series as we get to know more of the characters.
Please note this book is M/F, M/M, M/F/M and M/M/F so if your not into bi sexual ménage then don't read ahead.
This is the story of Ashlynn Adorite, sister of Mafia boss Max Adorite. Ashlynn uses sex as a coping mechanism to drown out events from her past. She was born in to the Mafia lifestyle and can cope with anything thrown her way, well anything except love. Love is the one thing Ash doesn't understand or know how to feel. That is until 2 men start breaking down her barriers, but can they be successful?
Jase is Ash's bodyguard and sex toy but what Ash doesn't realise is what Jase feels deep down not just for her but for the other man that both Ash and Jase like to tease. This is where we get complicated. Leyton is Max Adorites right hand man, he has always been sworn off Ash by his loyalties to Max. Max saved his life and Leyton doesn't want to jeopardise the brotherhood he feels with Max. So the big question is will the temptation prove too much ?
Nicole Edwards has got to be my go to author for M/M or ménage. The books are so well written and the sex factor is off the charts hot without drowning out the actual storyline. Beautifully Loyal has got to be my favourite one yet between the 2 intertwining series of Sniper One Security and Southern Boy Mafia. I was drawn into the story and connected well with the characters. I can't wait to see the development of the rest of the series as we get to know more of the characters.
September 13, 2015
Nicole Edwards is AMAZING!!! Only she can make you fall in love with the mob and their enforcers!! This book shows you why Nicole is the "queen of menage". Beautifully Loyal SBM #2 is the story of Ashlynn, Leyton,and Jase. Their story is heartbreaking but also so sexy and hot it will set your e-reader on fire!!! You MUST read this book!!!!
October 31, 2015
This book was definitely HOT! NE sure knows how to write a sex scene! I love this series. I hope Hunter is up next!!
Shelved as 'no-dnf-zzz-avoid'
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September 23, 2015
I was gifted a copy of this book for an honest review.. (sorry if its long).. Reviewer for 2 Girls Who Love Books blog.. (please check it out)..
I would like to state that although this book is part of a series (you can follow this as a series). I haven't read book 1 and went straight into book 2. I found that there was no confusion. No missing of information nor any issues with interlinking characters. This story was easy to follow and that can be read as a standalone.
Please note: This book is a steamy, sexy and sensual read and does touch on the subject of ménage. To which some people do not like. But please give it a chance..
HOLY MOLEY.. FUDGE POPSICLE where do I start...
So the book follow the characters of Leyton, Ashlynn and Jase. Ashlynn Adorite is part of a mafia family. She is strong, hard headed, sexual and passionate. Jase is the protector of Ashlynn in more ways than one. FINALLY Leyton (oh my.. Drool). Is Ashlynn's brothers best friend.
When reading this book I loved how Nicole Edwards created the characters so completely different from one another but have a solid connection to one another. I also liked how each chapter changed to each leading character. As you got the inside thoughts, feeling, desires, needs of each character. Rather than being written or told by one singular character. I believe this could have been that as a reader you could make a connection to the characters and that you have a emotional element/feelings towards them.
My personal favourite character is Leyton.. Oh my.. Fanning myself.. Not only because he is hot, sex and fucks like a porn star. But you can see straight into his soul. His heart breaking and emotional past makes you wanna cry. His emotional ups and downs of fighting with his true feelings with Ashlynn and Jase wants you to knock some sense into him. But you also feel his stuggle with his loyalty to his friend and family of Max. Your heart just wants you reach in a hug him.close. But his past truly makes your heart break. I do love each character and their own personalities, individuality and identity.
I can honestly say I loved every second and page of this book. Each page you turn makes you giddy and clueless to what happens next on their journey. But it does make you permanently glued to your seat and attached to your kindle and turning the pages with anticipation.
Each and every scene is was written amazingly and I give Nicole Edwards big huge praise and a applause of creating such an amazing read. If I could hug you i would. Personally I have read many books containing a ménage. Some bad some good. But overall this is amazing from the deep and meaningfully emotions. To raunchy explicit sex scenes. To conflictions of feelings. To the connection of a ménage. And what each character brings to the life and love to the unit. The sex scenes in this book are off the wall.. I mean eye opening wow.. And when your reading it you feel.your heart beating 1000 times a minute and leaves you in a puddle of goo..
I honestly can not fault this book or even mention anything bad. I mean this is the book of fantasies.. Well to me anyway.. I mean I know this ain't everyone's cup of tea and people may not like it. And that this may not be real life. Or completely real. It is a book of saucy dreams. I mean what's wrong with a dirty, sexy, steamy, hot and loving read. This book gives it all.. Esp with two hunky.men.. This book holds.no limits.. Its sends your mind into.your own personal desires and it will defo put a smile on your nightly dreams..
So thank you to Nicole.Edwards for not only writing this book but also.the creation and master mind of the book. But also thank you for letting me review your book. And I personally look forward to reading more from.you and this series.. I can not wait to see what happens next..
I give this book a star rating of 5. I mean it does deserve more like 20. All I can say is please take a chance and read this book.. You will not be disappointed.. Not by a mile.. Mwah xxxx
I would like to state that although this book is part of a series (you can follow this as a series). I haven't read book 1 and went straight into book 2. I found that there was no confusion. No missing of information nor any issues with interlinking characters. This story was easy to follow and that can be read as a standalone.
Please note: This book is a steamy, sexy and sensual read and does touch on the subject of ménage. To which some people do not like. But please give it a chance..
HOLY MOLEY.. FUDGE POPSICLE where do I start...
So the book follow the characters of Leyton, Ashlynn and Jase. Ashlynn Adorite is part of a mafia family. She is strong, hard headed, sexual and passionate. Jase is the protector of Ashlynn in more ways than one. FINALLY Leyton (oh my.. Drool). Is Ashlynn's brothers best friend.
When reading this book I loved how Nicole Edwards created the characters so completely different from one another but have a solid connection to one another. I also liked how each chapter changed to each leading character. As you got the inside thoughts, feeling, desires, needs of each character. Rather than being written or told by one singular character. I believe this could have been that as a reader you could make a connection to the characters and that you have a emotional element/feelings towards them.
My personal favourite character is Leyton.. Oh my.. Fanning myself.. Not only because he is hot, sex and fucks like a porn star. But you can see straight into his soul. His heart breaking and emotional past makes you wanna cry. His emotional ups and downs of fighting with his true feelings with Ashlynn and Jase wants you to knock some sense into him. But you also feel his stuggle with his loyalty to his friend and family of Max. Your heart just wants you reach in a hug him.close. But his past truly makes your heart break. I do love each character and their own personalities, individuality and identity.
I can honestly say I loved every second and page of this book. Each page you turn makes you giddy and clueless to what happens next on their journey. But it does make you permanently glued to your seat and attached to your kindle and turning the pages with anticipation.
Each and every scene is was written amazingly and I give Nicole Edwards big huge praise and a applause of creating such an amazing read. If I could hug you i would. Personally I have read many books containing a ménage. Some bad some good. But overall this is amazing from the deep and meaningfully emotions. To raunchy explicit sex scenes. To conflictions of feelings. To the connection of a ménage. And what each character brings to the life and love to the unit. The sex scenes in this book are off the wall.. I mean eye opening wow.. And when your reading it you feel.your heart beating 1000 times a minute and leaves you in a puddle of goo..
I honestly can not fault this book or even mention anything bad. I mean this is the book of fantasies.. Well to me anyway.. I mean I know this ain't everyone's cup of tea and people may not like it. And that this may not be real life. Or completely real. It is a book of saucy dreams. I mean what's wrong with a dirty, sexy, steamy, hot and loving read. This book gives it all.. Esp with two hunky.men.. This book holds.no limits.. Its sends your mind into.your own personal desires and it will defo put a smile on your nightly dreams..
So thank you to Nicole.Edwards for not only writing this book but also.the creation and master mind of the book. But also thank you for letting me review your book. And I personally look forward to reading more from.you and this series.. I can not wait to see what happens next..
I give this book a star rating of 5. I mean it does deserve more like 20. All I can say is please take a chance and read this book.. You will not be disappointed.. Not by a mile.. Mwah xxxx
September 28, 2015
What do you do when your entire life you've feared your father? Feared what he was capable of. So when the man was finally dead, you could breathe a sigh of relief. Ashlynn doesn't love. She claims she doesn't know how to. She loves her siblings, but she claims that's different. Ashlynn masks her pain with sex. Sex doesn't involve emotions. Sex is just sex, right? It it just a sexual act where to people have orgasms. Nothing more, nothing less.
"Do you think you have to love someone to sleep with them?"
"No," he told her simply. "I don't." Figuring he needed to put a piece of himself out there in order to get one back from her, he decided to tell her how he saw it. "But when it comes to you, it won't just be sex. Not for me."
What happens when Ashlynn has sex with Jase, her security detail? Will things change? When Ashlynn begins to "feel" things for Jase, what will she do? Is Ashlynn capable of a relationship? What will Jase do when he realizes he is in love with Ashlynn?
Ashlynn trusts Jase with her life. Can she trust Jase with her heart? Things get a little complicated when both Jase and Ashlynn have the same fantasies and want to add another person to their relationship. Ashlynn has had a crush on Leyton since she was a teenager. But after Max found the two having a moment of desire at a friend's wedding, Leyyon has been warned to stay away from her by Max. Leyton's best friend, the BOSS of the Southern Mafia Boys and Ashlynn's older brother. What will Leyton do when Ashlynn continued to taunt him with the forbidden fruit... her? How strong is Leyton to stay away from Jase and Ashlynn?
Leyton wants more than a one night stand with Ashlynn and Jase. He wants so much more. What will Leyton do if Ashlynn only wants a one night stand? Will he walk away? Will he risk his friendship, his loyalty to Max for one night? Ashlynn is used to being in control, but control is the one thing that Leyton will not turn over the reigns. If they are going to do this, it will be by his terms.
"Tell me you want this. Tell me you're not gonna push me away if it gets to ne too much for you."
"I can't make any promises."
"Tell me. That's your only choice. Or this is over before it even gets started." ~ Leyton and Ashlynn
Max is the only family that Leyton has, so he will never betray him. Leyton needs to do things right, he needs to have Max's blessing, his approval to be with Ashlynn.
Can Leyton keep his promise to Max? Leyton is loyal to Max, but will he allow him to keep him away from Ashlynn?
"You really are loyal to Max?
Once he had his jacket on, he returned to her. "I'm loyal to the people I love. And yes, I'm loyal to your brother - he's my family."
"What about me?" He notes a hint of insecurity in her tone.
"you're more than that to me."
Cupping her face in his hands. Leyton presses his mouth to hers. "You're everything. And I'm gonna prove that to you very, very soon."
What do you do when the one man who has always been there to protect you wants more than you are willing to give? Is Ashlynn capable of giving more? When Ashlynn begins to feel... what will she do? Will she push those that love her away, or will she embrace them and love them in return?
This book was amazing like all the rest. Nicole will pull you in and you will feel the emotions that Jase, Leyton and Ashlynn feel. You will want to strangle Ashlynn for her stubbornness a few times, but overall, you will love her as well. Sometimes it takes the heart a little longer to open up to someone.
Get one clicking !!!! This is a MUST READ !!!!
This review was prepared by Heather. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
"Do you think you have to love someone to sleep with them?"
"No," he told her simply. "I don't." Figuring he needed to put a piece of himself out there in order to get one back from her, he decided to tell her how he saw it. "But when it comes to you, it won't just be sex. Not for me."
What happens when Ashlynn has sex with Jase, her security detail? Will things change? When Ashlynn begins to "feel" things for Jase, what will she do? Is Ashlynn capable of a relationship? What will Jase do when he realizes he is in love with Ashlynn?
Ashlynn trusts Jase with her life. Can she trust Jase with her heart? Things get a little complicated when both Jase and Ashlynn have the same fantasies and want to add another person to their relationship. Ashlynn has had a crush on Leyton since she was a teenager. But after Max found the two having a moment of desire at a friend's wedding, Leyyon has been warned to stay away from her by Max. Leyton's best friend, the BOSS of the Southern Mafia Boys and Ashlynn's older brother. What will Leyton do when Ashlynn continued to taunt him with the forbidden fruit... her? How strong is Leyton to stay away from Jase and Ashlynn?
Leyton wants more than a one night stand with Ashlynn and Jase. He wants so much more. What will Leyton do if Ashlynn only wants a one night stand? Will he walk away? Will he risk his friendship, his loyalty to Max for one night? Ashlynn is used to being in control, but control is the one thing that Leyton will not turn over the reigns. If they are going to do this, it will be by his terms.
"Tell me you want this. Tell me you're not gonna push me away if it gets to ne too much for you."
"I can't make any promises."
"Tell me. That's your only choice. Or this is over before it even gets started." ~ Leyton and Ashlynn
Max is the only family that Leyton has, so he will never betray him. Leyton needs to do things right, he needs to have Max's blessing, his approval to be with Ashlynn.
Can Leyton keep his promise to Max? Leyton is loyal to Max, but will he allow him to keep him away from Ashlynn?
"You really are loyal to Max?
Once he had his jacket on, he returned to her. "I'm loyal to the people I love. And yes, I'm loyal to your brother - he's my family."
"What about me?" He notes a hint of insecurity in her tone.
"you're more than that to me."
Cupping her face in his hands. Leyton presses his mouth to hers. "You're everything. And I'm gonna prove that to you very, very soon."
What do you do when the one man who has always been there to protect you wants more than you are willing to give? Is Ashlynn capable of giving more? When Ashlynn begins to feel... what will she do? Will she push those that love her away, or will she embrace them and love them in return?
This book was amazing like all the rest. Nicole will pull you in and you will feel the emotions that Jase, Leyton and Ashlynn feel. You will want to strangle Ashlynn for her stubbornness a few times, but overall, you will love her as well. Sometimes it takes the heart a little longer to open up to someone.
Get one clicking !!!! This is a MUST READ !!!!
This review was prepared by Heather. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 23, 2015
ARC received for an honest review
You should probably read Beautifully Brutal before starting Beautifully Loyal, just as the story lines to cross over a little.
We met Leyton, Max Adorite's right hand man and second in command in the first book. I knew back then that they had a close relationship, but not how it came about.
Leyton has been in love with Max's sister Ashlynn forever. But due to his loyalty to Max, he has never made a move on her. Oh,so much stubborness in one man!
Ashlynn wants Leyton, but is with Jase - who also wants Leyton. Oh Ms Edwards really does know how to write an intriguing menage. The UST between all three is off the charts! They tease and drive each other to distraction.
You could feel Ash's frustration coming off the page - why doesn't Leyton do anything. My heart was breaking for both her and Leyton as they tried to keep their distance.
There is so much adoration, devotion, love between our trio, that you just know that when they finally get together it is going to be smoking hot.
And this girl here is still fanning herself! An ice cold shower just does not do the trick!
I loved that we got more of Max and Courtney, as well as some of the Sniper 1 Security boys. Ms Edwards just gets that family dynamic right, the love/hate relationship we all have with our siblings.
I really think that the Southern Boy Mafia is becoming my favourite Nicole Edwards series to date, and I can't wait for what happens next.
You should probably read Beautifully Brutal before starting Beautifully Loyal, just as the story lines to cross over a little.
We met Leyton, Max Adorite's right hand man and second in command in the first book. I knew back then that they had a close relationship, but not how it came about.
Leyton has been in love with Max's sister Ashlynn forever. But due to his loyalty to Max, he has never made a move on her. Oh,so much stubborness in one man!
Ashlynn wants Leyton, but is with Jase - who also wants Leyton. Oh Ms Edwards really does know how to write an intriguing menage. The UST between all three is off the charts! They tease and drive each other to distraction.
You could feel Ash's frustration coming off the page - why doesn't Leyton do anything. My heart was breaking for both her and Leyton as they tried to keep their distance.
There is so much adoration, devotion, love between our trio, that you just know that when they finally get together it is going to be smoking hot.
And this girl here is still fanning herself! An ice cold shower just does not do the trick!
I loved that we got more of Max and Courtney, as well as some of the Sniper 1 Security boys. Ms Edwards just gets that family dynamic right, the love/hate relationship we all have with our siblings.
I really think that the Southern Boy Mafia is becoming my favourite Nicole Edwards series to date, and I can't wait for what happens next.
October 2, 2015
Loyalty ~ in a life of high risks, having people you can confide in and trust is an absolute necessity for survival, and when Max Adroite stepped up for Leyton Matheson at a time in his life when he had no one, that was the moment that Leyton finally felt like someone had his back and Leyton promised his allegiance to Max, and their bond is one that Leyton refuses to disrespect Max by giving into his desires for Max’s sister, Ashlynn, regardless of how tempting she is.
But Ashlynn is not the only temptation Leyton’s finding hard to refuse - the other one comes in the form of Ashlynn’s body guard, Jase Malone, a man who’s already in Ashlynn’s bed and has been for over a year, but neither Ashlynn nor Jase are completely satisfied with their sexual relationship; they’re missing a key component to what they both need to feel whole, but despite their best efforts, Leyton refuses to “take a walk on the wild side” no matter how much he wants them both, and the only way he’ll succumb is if his loyalty to Max remains intact and Ashlynn wants him for more than sex.
Ashlynn, Jase, and Leyton - there's a lot to understand about how their pasts and presents link them together, and Edwards provides enough flashbacks to get a clear picture as to why Ashlynn has always defined sex as an act of desire not love as well as Leyton's complete faith and loyalty to Max. Those small snippets of their early years together allowed me to understand Leyton's hesitancy in acting on his feelings for Ashlynn and Jase as well as the oversexed desires that Ashlynn can't seem to quench. Without these insights, my frustration over the games that Ashlynn was playing with Leyton and the voyeuristic tendencies that Leyton displayed without acting would have consumed me. But as Edwards weaved their histories and their current situations, it helped to wrap my head around how everything was playing out and what it was going to take for Leyton to finally give into to what he’s felt for Ashlynn and Jase for quite some time.
The Queen of Menage never lets me down. Nicole Edwards always writes stories that are deeply emotional and highly sensual, and it's through the sexual caresses and embraces that her characters speak to each other, proving their love and loyalty even before it can be spoken aloud.
Beautifully Loyal has everything I love about a suspenseful romance - steam, drama, complications, and a bit of mayhem, and Edwards does a great job of crafting Leyton, Ashlynn, and Jase’s story by layering the text with multiple scenes of each component and adding insights from multiple characters who have a stake in the outcome of not only Leyton, Ashlynn, and Jase’s relationship but in the dark world of the Southern Boy Mafia and its enemies.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
But Ashlynn is not the only temptation Leyton’s finding hard to refuse - the other one comes in the form of Ashlynn’s body guard, Jase Malone, a man who’s already in Ashlynn’s bed and has been for over a year, but neither Ashlynn nor Jase are completely satisfied with their sexual relationship; they’re missing a key component to what they both need to feel whole, but despite their best efforts, Leyton refuses to “take a walk on the wild side” no matter how much he wants them both, and the only way he’ll succumb is if his loyalty to Max remains intact and Ashlynn wants him for more than sex.
Ashlynn, Jase, and Leyton - there's a lot to understand about how their pasts and presents link them together, and Edwards provides enough flashbacks to get a clear picture as to why Ashlynn has always defined sex as an act of desire not love as well as Leyton's complete faith and loyalty to Max. Those small snippets of their early years together allowed me to understand Leyton's hesitancy in acting on his feelings for Ashlynn and Jase as well as the oversexed desires that Ashlynn can't seem to quench. Without these insights, my frustration over the games that Ashlynn was playing with Leyton and the voyeuristic tendencies that Leyton displayed without acting would have consumed me. But as Edwards weaved their histories and their current situations, it helped to wrap my head around how everything was playing out and what it was going to take for Leyton to finally give into to what he’s felt for Ashlynn and Jase for quite some time.
The Queen of Menage never lets me down. Nicole Edwards always writes stories that are deeply emotional and highly sensual, and it's through the sexual caresses and embraces that her characters speak to each other, proving their love and loyalty even before it can be spoken aloud.
Beautifully Loyal has everything I love about a suspenseful romance - steam, drama, complications, and a bit of mayhem, and Edwards does a great job of crafting Leyton, Ashlynn, and Jase’s story by layering the text with multiple scenes of each component and adding insights from multiple characters who have a stake in the outcome of not only Leyton, Ashlynn, and Jase’s relationship but in the dark world of the Southern Boy Mafia and its enemies.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
September 28, 2015
This must be a month of firsts for me, first M/M romance read, first F/F and first M/F/M and Nicole Edwards is breaking almost every one of them, taking me out of my very secure comfort zone with books, as she introduces me to the wonderful and fantastically balanced world of menage relationships and I knew just from the tiny tantalising taste we got of Ashlynn, Jase and Leyton in the previous book that this one was going to be a scorcher. Beautifully Loyal has got to be one of the most sexually charged and stunningly explicit reads I’ve had the privilege to read and that’s taking Priest and Never Say Never into consideration but don’t let the glorious and well versed sex scenes fool you for one second into thinking this is just a gratuitous piece of erotic fiction, because as always Nicole shapes and guides her characters into these incredibly emotionally challenged and flawed people, that as the story unfolds and their boundaries and limits and emotions are tested they come through as these fierce, loyal and shining pseudo-heroes that find safety, a home and love within one another, no matter how complicated or unorthodox it may appear to the outside world and this is all in between running and defending a slightly illegal empire and catching the other bad guys.
‘“Show me what she likes,” Leyton commanded, meeting Jase’s glittering blue eyes.
He was surprised when Jase’s hands wrapped around his, guiding his fingers so that Leyton was pinching Ashlynn’s nipples, rolling them between his thumbs and forefingers. A sweet moan escaped Ashlynn as she ground her ass against his growing erection.
While Jase continued to guide Leyton’s fingers the way he wanted, Jase leaned forward and licked the puckered tip, his eyes locked on Ashlynn’s face.’
It was interesting as a first timer to a threesome relationship to witness the dynamics and to understand the concept of it all, how did jealousy play a part, insecurities or other problems. It was terrific to get background knowledge on the taciturn and illusive Leyton as well as witnessing Ashlynn confront her demons and come to realise the depth and range of emotion that Jase, Leyton and she shared. It was honestly the most romantic, suspenseful, provocative and emotional read I’ve read recently.
~Nicole
‘“Show me what she likes,” Leyton commanded, meeting Jase’s glittering blue eyes.
He was surprised when Jase’s hands wrapped around his, guiding his fingers so that Leyton was pinching Ashlynn’s nipples, rolling them between his thumbs and forefingers. A sweet moan escaped Ashlynn as she ground her ass against his growing erection.
While Jase continued to guide Leyton’s fingers the way he wanted, Jase leaned forward and licked the puckered tip, his eyes locked on Ashlynn’s face.’
It was interesting as a first timer to a threesome relationship to witness the dynamics and to understand the concept of it all, how did jealousy play a part, insecurities or other problems. It was terrific to get background knowledge on the taciturn and illusive Leyton as well as witnessing Ashlynn confront her demons and come to realise the depth and range of emotion that Jase, Leyton and she shared. It was honestly the most romantic, suspenseful, provocative and emotional read I’ve read recently.
~Nicole
September 24, 2015
Once again Nicole Edwards delivers a great book with the perfect mix of, action, lust and romance. She is the queen of menage and has never let me down when I pick up one of her books. The heat level is off the charts while giving you a action packed book. She keeps you on the edge wanting to get to the good parts but not wanting it to ever end.
The second book in the Southern Boy Mafia series takes us back into the dark world of the mob. Once you come into the fold you are family for life. Leyton Matheson knows this all too well. He is second in command behind Max Adorite. Max saved his life and when your best friend and only family tells you to stay away from his little sister; you do as your told unless you want to end up dead. But that doesn’t stop the combustible attraction between Leyton and Ashlynn.
Ashlynn has had a rough life. At the age of twenty-six she has seen and been through so much. Who wouldn’t with her family. Max was her savior, always there when she needed to be saved. And she still doesn’t understand why Leyton denies himself and is so loyal to her brother. Why can’t he just man up and tell him to get over himself. All she knows is she wants Leyton to warm her bed.
And then there’s Jase, bodyguard and lover to Ashlynn. He too has had a rough life but became a better man when Ashlynn hired him on and bringing him into the Adorite fold. Jase is content to only be with Ashlynn if that’s what she wants but he knows that won’t complete either of them. So he too wants Leyton to warm his bed.
“That complete soul-quenching warmth … That was what love felt like.”
Together these three will take a journey of fantasies and finding the missing piece to complete them. All the while conducting mob business and trying to stay alive and safe. The Adorite family is not one to cross. This book is action packed and you’re not gonna want to miss the next installment in the Southern Boy Mafia series or what the Adorite family is up to.
Make sure if you haven’t already you read Beautifully Brutal before you dive into this book.
The second book in the Southern Boy Mafia series takes us back into the dark world of the mob. Once you come into the fold you are family for life. Leyton Matheson knows this all too well. He is second in command behind Max Adorite. Max saved his life and when your best friend and only family tells you to stay away from his little sister; you do as your told unless you want to end up dead. But that doesn’t stop the combustible attraction between Leyton and Ashlynn.
Ashlynn has had a rough life. At the age of twenty-six she has seen and been through so much. Who wouldn’t with her family. Max was her savior, always there when she needed to be saved. And she still doesn’t understand why Leyton denies himself and is so loyal to her brother. Why can’t he just man up and tell him to get over himself. All she knows is she wants Leyton to warm her bed.
And then there’s Jase, bodyguard and lover to Ashlynn. He too has had a rough life but became a better man when Ashlynn hired him on and bringing him into the Adorite fold. Jase is content to only be with Ashlynn if that’s what she wants but he knows that won’t complete either of them. So he too wants Leyton to warm his bed.
“That complete soul-quenching warmth … That was what love felt like.”
Together these three will take a journey of fantasies and finding the missing piece to complete them. All the while conducting mob business and trying to stay alive and safe. The Adorite family is not one to cross. This book is action packed and you’re not gonna want to miss the next installment in the Southern Boy Mafia series or what the Adorite family is up to.
Make sure if you haven’t already you read Beautifully Brutal before you dive into this book.
September 23, 2015
"......she knew without a doubt they'd always be loyal. Beautifully loyal."
Another 5 STAR rating for Nicole Edwards! Beautifully Loyal, book 2 of the Southern Boy Mafia Series is just as thrilling as Beautifully Brutal (book 1). Highly recommended to start at the beginning of this series as most of the characters continue throughout this book. In true Nicole fashion, this book contains M/F, M/F/M, and M/M activities!!! The writing is FABULOUS, containing an adrenaline rushing storyline. The sexual chemistry between the characters is SMOKIN' HOT!!! I can't wait to see where she takes us next!!
Ashlynn Andorite didn't have the best childhood. Growing up in a household virtually run by the mob, she had to constantly look over her shoulder. Her own father shattered her ability to trust in anyone. Love, for her would never exist. She used sex to mask all of her emotions.
Jase Malone was hired by Ashlynn. His sole responsibility was to protect her. Inevitably, he fell for her. Giving into their desires, each are content but feel that something (or someone) is missing.
Leyton Matheson's childhood was so abusive that he almost committed suicide. Thankfully, his best friend saved him and showed him what a really family is like. There is no way he can ever repay Max Andorite for everything he has done. His fierce loyalty to the Andorite family has forced Leyton to provide added security to Ashlynn.
When Ashlynn, Jase, and Leyton are together the sexual tension is high. Added to the threats that only the mob would receive, the trio will be forced to reveal and relive their past nightmares. Will they be able to share their true feelings with one another? Can they overcome the threats that have been made?
Another 5 STAR rating for Nicole Edwards! Beautifully Loyal, book 2 of the Southern Boy Mafia Series is just as thrilling as Beautifully Brutal (book 1). Highly recommended to start at the beginning of this series as most of the characters continue throughout this book. In true Nicole fashion, this book contains M/F, M/F/M, and M/M activities!!! The writing is FABULOUS, containing an adrenaline rushing storyline. The sexual chemistry between the characters is SMOKIN' HOT!!! I can't wait to see where she takes us next!!
Ashlynn Andorite didn't have the best childhood. Growing up in a household virtually run by the mob, she had to constantly look over her shoulder. Her own father shattered her ability to trust in anyone. Love, for her would never exist. She used sex to mask all of her emotions.
Jase Malone was hired by Ashlynn. His sole responsibility was to protect her. Inevitably, he fell for her. Giving into their desires, each are content but feel that something (or someone) is missing.
Leyton Matheson's childhood was so abusive that he almost committed suicide. Thankfully, his best friend saved him and showed him what a really family is like. There is no way he can ever repay Max Andorite for everything he has done. His fierce loyalty to the Andorite family has forced Leyton to provide added security to Ashlynn.
When Ashlynn, Jase, and Leyton are together the sexual tension is high. Added to the threats that only the mob would receive, the trio will be forced to reveal and relive their past nightmares. Will they be able to share their true feelings with one another? Can they overcome the threats that have been made?
September 29, 2015
Let me start off by saying Nicole Edwards never disappoints her readers. Beautifully Loyal is the second book in the Southern Boy Mafia series and tells the story of Ashlynn Adorite, Leyton Matheson and Jase Malone. This book was smoking hot!! Wow!! Not only was it sexy, but it was such an emotional read. I did not expect the story that I read, but I am so happy that it was the story that I got. I absolutely loved every minute of this story. I did not want it to end. I absolutely loved getting to truly know Leyton, Ashlynn and Jase...and discovering that neither one of them was the person that I thought he or she was prior to reading their story, they were so much more. I will say that there were times when Ashlynn and Jase upset me in their dealings with Leyton, because they refused to see his side of things, and all they could focus on was what they wanted and not the bigger picture. However, I got over that real quick once these three finally did come together!! Call the Fire Department because it was blazing!!! These three actually give Travis, Kylie and Gage a run for the money, and if you don't know who Travis, Kylie and Gage are then it is time for you go read Travis as well as the entire Alluring Indulgence series and meet the sexy as sin Walker Brothers.
Beautifully Loyal was an exceptionally well written book with an excellent storyline, and I honestly cannot wait to see what Nicole Edwards has in store for us next with this series, as well as her other series. Each subsequent book in the Southern Boy Mafia series gets better and better. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing Leyton, Ashlynn and Jase's story with us readers, Nicole Edwards. Bravo on a job well done.
Beautifully Loyal was an exceptionally well written book with an excellent storyline, and I honestly cannot wait to see what Nicole Edwards has in store for us next with this series, as well as her other series. Each subsequent book in the Southern Boy Mafia series gets better and better. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing Leyton, Ashlynn and Jase's story with us readers, Nicole Edwards. Bravo on a job well done.
September 22, 2015
Beautifully Loyal is book 2 in the Southern Boy Mafia series. I have read this series and the Sniper One Security series and although reading them all will enhance your enjoyment, it's not necessary. I actually enjoyed this one more than book 1, but I love ménage and Nicole is the Queen of Ménage. Ashlynn is Max's sister and man does this poor girl have baggage. Growing up in the mafia will do things to a girl and make her put up walls to protect herself. Jase has been her bodyguard for years, but now they are more than that. They share a bed and although their sex life is off the charts, they both feel that something is missing. Or someone. Leyton. Ashlynn has known Leyton since she was a little girl and she's always secretly had a crush on him. Now that she's a woman, she wants more, but he's loyal to his boss and his only family, her brother. He was warned by Max to not touch her and he can't ignore the order. But, Leyton feels more for Ashlynn and Jase than he thinks they are willing to accept. In the midst of a mob war, Leyton, Jase and Ashlynn finally give into their desires to be together. All three of them. Will it be more than just sex? Can Ashlynn open up her heart to these two men? Wow, this book is hot! So hot. And, the mafia business is well written and exciting. I just love Nicole and her books!
Z had a thing for RT? Hmm. She wouldn't mine watching a little of that action.
"I don't think I know you," Leyton grumbled. "That's the problem, I want to know you, but you don’t let me in."
"You're more than that to me. You're everything. And I'm gonna prove that to you very, very soon."
Z had a thing for RT? Hmm. She wouldn't mine watching a little of that action.
"I don't think I know you," Leyton grumbled. "That's the problem, I want to know you, but you don’t let me in."
"You're more than that to me. You're everything. And I'm gonna prove that to you very, very soon."
October 11, 2015
What did I just read? Was that really a Nicole Edwards novel? Yep, checked the cover. Holy Goodfellas does Menage Batman!! If you are a fan of Nicole Edwards, this new set of series are much darker than her HEA romances. Southern Boy Mafia, Devil's Playground and Sniper Security are full of alpha characters (both male and female) that are out to right wrongs no matter what side of the line of the law they stand on. Be warned, it's not all 'feel good' romance. It's gritty, underworld lawless storyline that mixes in with a very troubled Boss Lady.
"He was going to hell. He was going to get fired and then going to hell. He was going to get fired, Max was going to murder him for taking advantage of his sister, and then he was going to hell."
There you have it - Leyton's dilemma. No matter what he feels for either Ashlynn or Jase, he's going to hell. Because at the core of Leyton is a very loyal being. Once Max gives a somewhat veiled 'go ahead', now Leyton's biggest obstacle is Ashlynn herself. When they are together, two or three, the sparks fly off the page and will melt your eReader. Ms. Edwards provides insight to these complex characters as she weaves their story through all three points of view.
If you haven't read any of the series, I would recommend you visit Nicole Edwards website to get the reading order. Ms. Edwards is always on top of giving new readers enough in the story to make the connections to the other character. But do yourself a favor, just read the rest as it's worth it.
"He was going to hell. He was going to get fired and then going to hell. He was going to get fired, Max was going to murder him for taking advantage of his sister, and then he was going to hell."
There you have it - Leyton's dilemma. No matter what he feels for either Ashlynn or Jase, he's going to hell. Because at the core of Leyton is a very loyal being. Once Max gives a somewhat veiled 'go ahead', now Leyton's biggest obstacle is Ashlynn herself. When they are together, two or three, the sparks fly off the page and will melt your eReader. Ms. Edwards provides insight to these complex characters as she weaves their story through all three points of view.
If you haven't read any of the series, I would recommend you visit Nicole Edwards website to get the reading order. Ms. Edwards is always on top of giving new readers enough in the story to make the connections to the other character. But do yourself a favor, just read the rest as it's worth it.
September 22, 2015
5 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, murder, suspense, hired killer, secrets and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Beautifully Brutal (Southern Boy Mafia, #1)
This is Ashlynn, Jace, and Leyton ‘s story. Ashlynn and Leyton have a twisted past. After a heated kiss Leyton is told to stay away from Ashlynn. Ashlynn and Jace have been together for over a year. They both want Leyton but he seems to resist them. Leyton has wanted Ashlynn for years but Max told him years ago to stay away from her. With Max being like family he will do anything to keep him. He will even walk away from love. Ashlynn does not believe in love other than the love she has for her family. Once she is able to get both Jace and Leyton on board will she be able to keep them if she can’t give them love? With a killer after her will they be able to protect her? When tragedy strikes will they finally be able to come together and share their feelings or will it cause the end of them?
I loved these characters and also the side characters. I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I highly recommend this book and can’t wait for the next story from this author.
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, murder, suspense, hired killer, secrets and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Beautifully Brutal (Southern Boy Mafia, #1)
This is Ashlynn, Jace, and Leyton ‘s story. Ashlynn and Leyton have a twisted past. After a heated kiss Leyton is told to stay away from Ashlynn. Ashlynn and Jace have been together for over a year. They both want Leyton but he seems to resist them. Leyton has wanted Ashlynn for years but Max told him years ago to stay away from her. With Max being like family he will do anything to keep him. He will even walk away from love. Ashlynn does not believe in love other than the love she has for her family. Once she is able to get both Jace and Leyton on board will she be able to keep them if she can’t give them love? With a killer after her will they be able to protect her? When tragedy strikes will they finally be able to come together and share their feelings or will it cause the end of them?
I loved these characters and also the side characters. I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I highly recommend this book and can’t wait for the next story from this author.
September 22, 2015
Ok I have to admit that I had not read book 1 in this series (Beautifully Brutal) until yesterday. Considering I also read this title on the same day, should tell you something right away. That I read both books in one day. (I had Taco Bell for dinner since there was no way I was putting these books down to cook, clean, or anything else.
This series is a spin off of Sniper 1 Security. The Adorite Family is THE mafia family of Texas. Although they do things that you think mafia does, Max, the head of the family, has a conscience. Beautifully Loyal is the story if his sister, Ashlynn. She had a really difficult upbringing. Her father tried to give away her virginity to everyone….what a bastard!!! She is a part of the family business. She is not just relegated as a princess and kept out of it. I really liked that part. She is treasured, but not coddled.
Ashlynn doesn’t really know what love between man and woman is supposed to be. Sex for her has always been an outlet or pleasure. With Jase and Leyton, she finally gets it. I enjoyed that the guys in this series are bisexual and enjoy each other as well as Ash. There are not many authors who write m/m/f, but one of the best that does, is Nicole Edwards. Well done!!! I can’t wait for more.
This series is a spin off of Sniper 1 Security. The Adorite Family is THE mafia family of Texas. Although they do things that you think mafia does, Max, the head of the family, has a conscience. Beautifully Loyal is the story if his sister, Ashlynn. She had a really difficult upbringing. Her father tried to give away her virginity to everyone….what a bastard!!! She is a part of the family business. She is not just relegated as a princess and kept out of it. I really liked that part. She is treasured, but not coddled.
Ashlynn doesn’t really know what love between man and woman is supposed to be. Sex for her has always been an outlet or pleasure. With Jase and Leyton, she finally gets it. I enjoyed that the guys in this series are bisexual and enjoy each other as well as Ash. There are not many authors who write m/m/f, but one of the best that does, is Nicole Edwards. Well done!!! I can’t wait for more.
September 26, 2015
I absolutely adore Ashlynn. She's strong and sassy and can hold her own in a family business that really isn't welcoming to women. But damn she can seriously stand with these men that surround her. I love that Nicole writes characters like her. Especially how she writes women. Strong yet vulnerable at the same time. The relationship that Ash shares with Jase is love that she doesn't recognize for years. The love part. Definitely not the relationship. She knows that he is an important part of her life and he has been in love with her for years. They are sizzling together. Then there is Leyton who is her brother's second in command and best friend. They are both head over heels for each other, but Leyton holds back because of her brother. When that isn't a barrier for them anymore...holy hotness. Then for Jase and Leyton to be together is like hitting the erotic lottery. While they are dealing with their deepening relationship, they also have some serious business to handle at the same time. I really loved their story and can't wait to read more of this series.
I give Beautifully Loyal 5 hearts!
I give Beautifully Loyal 5 hearts!
September 17, 2015
I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review.
What can I say? This was an absolutely amazing book. Jase, Leyton, and Ashlynn were hot as hell together. The pain they have went through in their past has made them people they are today. Each one lived through a hell of their own, each one had their demons to fight. I enjoyed reading about these three and seeing just what the power of love can do. I also loved the chapters that went back in time so we could see exactly why they were the way they were. I also love having each of their point of views, I love what knowing other characters are thinking. This was an amazing book and I can not wait to read more form this series.
Review done by Cat for Cat's Guilty Pleasure
What can I say? This was an absolutely amazing book. Jase, Leyton, and Ashlynn were hot as hell together. The pain they have went through in their past has made them people they are today. Each one lived through a hell of their own, each one had their demons to fight. I enjoyed reading about these three and seeing just what the power of love can do. I also loved the chapters that went back in time so we could see exactly why they were the way they were. I also love having each of their point of views, I love what knowing other characters are thinking. This was an amazing book and I can not wait to read more form this series.
Review done by Cat for Cat's Guilty Pleasure
September 21, 2015
Loved this 5 unbelievable Stars for Beautifully Loyal (what a perfect title)
So I an now new fan of this author. This is my first ever read from Nicole Edwards and I loved, loved, loved it. I will now forever be stalking her. The writing, the story line, characters it is all fabulous.
Jase, Leyton, and Ashlynn's story is remarkable. This has got to be the hottest M/M/F love story I have ever read. And I do mean love story. I felt an instant connection with the characters. Beautifully Loyal is a must read.
I have just added Beautifully Brutal (Southern Boy Mafia #1) to my kindle and can not wait to get started..
* * * Arc kindly provided in exchange for honest review (Thank you) * * *
Christy
Radical Reads Book Blog
So I an now new fan of this author. This is my first ever read from Nicole Edwards and I loved, loved, loved it. I will now forever be stalking her. The writing, the story line, characters it is all fabulous.
Jase, Leyton, and Ashlynn's story is remarkable. This has got to be the hottest M/M/F love story I have ever read. And I do mean love story. I felt an instant connection with the characters. Beautifully Loyal is a must read.
I have just added Beautifully Brutal (Southern Boy Mafia #1) to my kindle and can not wait to get started..
* * * Arc kindly provided in exchange for honest review (Thank you) * * *
Christy
Radical Reads Book Blog
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