Where do I even begin to try to explain this story? It has two stubborn men, enough passion to burn the pages (were this a paper book), a storyline that contains as much psychology as it does discovery and "open heart" emotional surgery, and on top of it all the stakes for both characters are about as high as they can get. The way it is written and plays out made me yell at the characters' stupidity, but tugged at my heartstrings as well. It is an emotionally very intense ride, and kept me on my toes from beginning to end.

Hank McClaren may be he president's son, but he is a playboy, a spoiled brat, and has only himself and his pleasure on his agenda. Or so everyone thinks, and he lets them. In fact, he supports that sort of thinking with his behavior, intending to make life for his father as difficult as possible. He has a deep-seated grudge against him. First, for not being a good father after he got involved in politics; this is understandable, but a fairly childish view, considering he was never mistreated or neglected. Second, Hank blames his father for abandoning his wife, Hank's mother, when she was dying of cancer six months ago. Here, too, there is another side to the story. But it is a side Hank refuses to see, and his only objective is now to sabotage his dad's reelection.

Montegue, or Monty as Hank calls him, is the Secret Service agent who has been constantly by the president's side over the last four years. He has his own explanation for what happened between Hank and his father, and he also has a unique perspective on how the president dealt with his wife's illness and death. On top of it, he now has the task of making Hank behave. Of course, he has a plan for this, and he sets off to make it happen. The battle for dominance that ensues is epic. Hank keeps Monty on his toes, challenges him and his ideas at every turn, and puts up more walls than should be possible. Needless to say, Monty perseveres. Unfortunately, he also falls even more deeply in love with Hank – and that, combined with Hank's devious plan, causes a crisis of even bigger proportions.

Hank has a lot of growing up to do, and Monty has to learn he isn’t infallible. Very hard lessons for both of them, but they are uniquely suited to teach them to each other. If you like intense, emotionally draining stories, if you enjoy two strong men trying to outmaneuver each other at every turn – and failing, and if you're looking for a super-hot read with an interesting plot and fascinating psychology, then you will probably like this book as much as I did. Just – don’t expect to be able to put it down once you started.




NOTE: This book was provided by Resplendence Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
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A Hearts On Fire Review

FOUR & A HALF STARS--Well knock me over with a feather, this book was seriously good. I need to read more of this series!! "Cock and Balls", the title might make some think this book is sex-filled PWP at first glance but this story is much deeper than that. The cock and balls even have a meaning.(yes, folks more than just a fun zone)

Presidential son and major brat Hank has been wreaking havoc to his father's re-election campaign. He is partying, making sure to get caught with plenty of pictures and giving the slip to the Secret Service...well all but one agent-Montegue aka 'Monty'. Monty has been on Hank's father's detail but now he's been reassigned to handle Hank and contain his outrageous actions for a few weeks.

Sounds like a great set up and believe me, it delivers on it. But there's more to just a gay playboy and hunky Secret Service agent being trapped together in Alabama. There's a reason to why Hank is acting the way he is - he is grieving from his mother's recent death. It's put a strain on his familial relationship that we get a good glimpse of. (Thank you for the scene with Hank and his father actually talking, it was great)

Hank is the epitome of a brat. What he did for attention was...I wanted to strangle Hank at some points. But I get where he was coming from. He was so angry, he let it consume him and damn the consequences. It's a messed up way to be but hey that's real life.

Do I think Hank was forgiven too easily? Yes. But I'm sure Monty will make him pay for it in all kinds of positions.

Monty was also a great love interest for Hank because he really understood the parts that made the man. And the way he played Hank...hotness. The dirty talk and teasing was Grade A in my opinion.

So if you are looking for a novella with legs, sexy men and depth, give this one a try." ( )

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