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Merissa (14024 KP) rated Knot That Pucker (Knotty Puckers, #3) in Books
Jan 16, 2026
KNOT THAT PUCKER is the first book in the Knotty Puckers series, and also the first book with a Deaf main character that I have read.
Okay, quick run down - Bayleigh is Deaf, working as the social media manager for the Krakens, and is the younger sister of one of their players, Benton. Her scent mate has rejected her for being Deaf, and she has been bullied on more than one occasion for her disability. Korbin plays for the Scorpions, mortal enemies of the Krakens, and has a bad history with Benton. Lincoln is Korbin's brother, and Milton is their brother in all but blood, who also plays for the Scorpions. With me? Good.
Now, I read this in one sitting, because I simply could NOT put it down! I loved that it was Lincoln first, rather than the hotshot hockey players, BUT I loved how they were with Bayleigh. It is slow build, as none of them are prepared to rush Bayleigh, but when it gets hot, get your fan ready. Bayleigh is a wonderful character, being both strong and yet fragile, which, given her past, makes perfect sense. I loved how they all learnt ASL for her, which is exactly how it should be.
I spent most of the book disliking Benton for his attitude, but he pulled through in the end. And now, I can't wait to read his story! I really hope we see his sister and her mates too, as I don't think I'm ready to leave them behind. I need a Lincoln in my life!!!
Absolutely adored this book, and I can't wait to continue with the series. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jan 16, 2026
Okay, quick run down - Bayleigh is Deaf, working as the social media manager for the Krakens, and is the younger sister of one of their players, Benton. Her scent mate has rejected her for being Deaf, and she has been bullied on more than one occasion for her disability. Korbin plays for the Scorpions, mortal enemies of the Krakens, and has a bad history with Benton. Lincoln is Korbin's brother, and Milton is their brother in all but blood, who also plays for the Scorpions. With me? Good.
Now, I read this in one sitting, because I simply could NOT put it down! I loved that it was Lincoln first, rather than the hotshot hockey players, BUT I loved how they were with Bayleigh. It is slow build, as none of them are prepared to rush Bayleigh, but when it gets hot, get your fan ready. Bayleigh is a wonderful character, being both strong and yet fragile, which, given her past, makes perfect sense. I loved how they all learnt ASL for her, which is exactly how it should be.
I spent most of the book disliking Benton for his attitude, but he pulled through in the end. And now, I can't wait to read his story! I really hope we see his sister and her mates too, as I don't think I'm ready to leave them behind. I need a Lincoln in my life!!!
Absolutely adored this book, and I can't wait to continue with the series. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Jan 16, 2026
Merissa (14024 KP) rated Ready or Knot (Operation Mate #1) in Books
Feb 10, 2026
READY OR KNOT is the first book in the Operation Mate series, and I really should have guessed the name of the agency from that! Just saying!!
Will is the Omega in this story, coming up to his heat, but taking suppressants. He works as an IT guy, but is looking for another job or a better-paid/benefits job. He accepts a part-time Front Office manager position with the start-up. Ray is the Alpha, joining the start-up company owned by his friend. There is an instant spark, but they give each other a month to see if it's still sparking.
This story sort of crosses genres, with it being both an Omegaverse story, but also mentioning a BDSM club and rules, as well as play. I did enjoy it, but the pacing felt off in places. Sometimes, it felt as though things were being rushed; other times, it was going too slowly. There was one part that, although it was mentioned and covered in the book, felt very off. The club. I'm not talking about Will, as a newbie, being allowed to wander freely. No, that part was okay. What I'm talking about is the harassment he faced, and no one stepped in. No bouncers, no Masters, nothing. For how good this club is supposed to be (as we're told), that didn't fit for me.
It is the first book in a series, and sometimes, it takes a while to settle into a new series. I am definitely interested in continuing with this series, especially for Gabe's story. Go on, take a chance. I did enjoy it and do recommend it.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Feb 10, 2026
Will is the Omega in this story, coming up to his heat, but taking suppressants. He works as an IT guy, but is looking for another job or a better-paid/benefits job. He accepts a part-time Front Office manager position with the start-up. Ray is the Alpha, joining the start-up company owned by his friend. There is an instant spark, but they give each other a month to see if it's still sparking.
This story sort of crosses genres, with it being both an Omegaverse story, but also mentioning a BDSM club and rules, as well as play. I did enjoy it, but the pacing felt off in places. Sometimes, it felt as though things were being rushed; other times, it was going too slowly. There was one part that, although it was mentioned and covered in the book, felt very off. The club. I'm not talking about Will, as a newbie, being allowed to wander freely. No, that part was okay. What I'm talking about is the harassment he faced, and no one stepped in. No bouncers, no Masters, nothing. For how good this club is supposed to be (as we're told), that didn't fit for me.
It is the first book in a series, and sometimes, it takes a while to settle into a new series. I am definitely interested in continuing with this series, especially for Gabe's story. Go on, take a chance. I did enjoy it and do recommend it.
** Same worded review will appear elsewhere. **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Feb 10, 2026
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Merissa (14024 KP) rated Crush Box Set: Books 1 to 3 (Crush Box Set, #1) in Books
Jan 18, 2022 (Updated Jul 5, 2023)
CRUSH Box Set 1 is the first three full-length novels in the Crush series. Crush itself is a bar that features prominently in the first book, and then as a get-together place in the following two. All three stories are different and stand on their own, but I would recommend you read them as a series.
FIRST KISS tells the story of Charlie and Josh. Charlie works at Crush and hopes to become manager one day. INSTANT DESIRE is about Asher and Sean. Asher has loved and lost and is ready to find a relationship. Sean has also loved and lost and yet has closed himself off to the possibility of ever being with someone. And PRIMARY SEDUCTION is about Max and Trent. Max is gay and likes Trent who, as far as everyone knows, is straight. Trent's ex-wife, Trish, has a big role to play in this story and not for good reasons.
Each story was well-written and flowed from beginning to end. I loved the different timeline epilogues we got, and how the stories sometimes overlapped. This happened in books 1 and 2 more than 3. There are steamy scenes as well as ones that are tender and loving -- whichever is being used, it works for the story at that moment.
I would have loved to have heard more about Charlie and Josh as the stories progressed as they really wormed their way into my heart because - although you're not supposed to have favourites - that's what they were!! This was a great box set that I thoroughly enjoyed and have no hesitation in recommending.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jan 18, 2022
FIRST KISS tells the story of Charlie and Josh. Charlie works at Crush and hopes to become manager one day. INSTANT DESIRE is about Asher and Sean. Asher has loved and lost and is ready to find a relationship. Sean has also loved and lost and yet has closed himself off to the possibility of ever being with someone. And PRIMARY SEDUCTION is about Max and Trent. Max is gay and likes Trent who, as far as everyone knows, is straight. Trent's ex-wife, Trish, has a big role to play in this story and not for good reasons.
Each story was well-written and flowed from beginning to end. I loved the different timeline epilogues we got, and how the stories sometimes overlapped. This happened in books 1 and 2 more than 3. There are steamy scenes as well as ones that are tender and loving -- whichever is being used, it works for the story at that moment.
I would have loved to have heard more about Charlie and Josh as the stories progressed as they really wormed their way into my heart because - although you're not supposed to have favourites - that's what they were!! This was a great box set that I thoroughly enjoyed and have no hesitation in recommending.
** same worded review will appear elsewhere **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jan 18, 2022