2.5 stars

Blake is being released early after his shenanigans from the last book. (Did we really find out what the consequences were for his actions and why he did them in the last book? I honestly don't remember it. I mean, I remember what he did, but I was surprised where we started out with Blake in this one. *ahem* Anyway...) His task is to distract a human that is being allowed in to the North Pole. Blake doesn't really like humans, or anyone other than reindeer, and when it turns out that Blake as met this particular human before, things get a little shaky and Blake doesn't think that he'll be able to do what is asked of him. But other things are afoot, and Blake and Seth have an instant attraction to each other, so even though any relationship is doomed because of the whole "can't know about the North Pole" thing, Blake and Seth can't help themselves.

I honestly don't know why I don't like this series better. It just...I don't know. There isn't a lot of story to them, but it's not just that. I did like that Blake and Seth kind of just went with the flow and didn't angst too much about hooking up. And I liked the fact that Randy is apparently omniscient but as long as things weren't impacting in a bad way, he allowed it to happen, even if it wasn't technically adhering to the terms. Blake was sorry for what he did, and he was sincere, and I really liked that his family was there for him, that they didn't turn him away. And Santa and Mrs. Claus are...hoo-boy. Neither of them come across too well. I mean, I think we're supposed to like or feel sorry for one of them, but I really don't. I think I'll probably eventually read the whole series, I'm just not rushing to do it. ( )

Blake the Rogue Reindeer & His Cocky Human is the third book in the ‘Willy the Kinky Elf and His Bad-Ass Reindeer’ series. This story stars Blake, who appeared in the second book, and Seth Grant, a writer. This is told in first person from Blake’s pov.



When I started reading this story, I thought nothing could top Willy the Kinky Elf, but this one does. The first book was funny and sexy. This one was funny, sexy and had loads of emotional intensity. The blurb does a good job of explaining the plot so I won’t add too much to that. Blake the Bully Reindeer from the second book is back. He’s been in rehab and now he’s been assigned to watch over the human, Seth, when he gets out. Blake doesn’t want to do it, but agrees, then changes his mind when he sees who it is. As the story progresses Blake and Seth find out more about each other, Blake has to deal with everyone’s negative attitudes towards him, and Seth gets acquainted with the elves. Mr. and Mrs. Claus are still up to no good.

The author has a talent for writing distinctive characters. Blake is nothing like his book two character and the readers find out why. He’s ashamed of his past behavior, makes apologies and tries to do his best, but it’s hard because so many elves and reindeer still despise him for what he did. Some forgive him; others are ‘wait and see’. Blake is still a rogue in a way; he’s always followed his own path, so it’s hard for him to conform to what is expected of him. Derek is the bad guy in this book. He can’t get over what Blake did to Evan, and he doesn’t behave well. Seth is the perfect character to stand up to Blake. He’s not afraid of him, doesn’t care about his past reputation, and Seth is full of encouragement, which is what Blake needs to hear. Seth and Blake are perfect for each other.

The emotional intensity was higher in this story. The author did a great job of conveying Blake’s remorse. He wanted to do well, but sometimes situations got too much for him. I could feel his sadness and how he didn’t feel like he deserved happiness or to be forgiven. Blake’s emotions is what ranks this book higher for me than Willy’s story. Willy’s story was fun, but this one is more serious. Not that there aren’t fun times in this one, just wait until the toy shop scene, it’s hilarious.

I really enjoyed Blake the Rogue Reindeer & His Cocky Human. It’s difficult to say it’s my favorite, since I enjoyed the first story also, but this one edges out Willy’s story just because it had more depth to it. I give this story a solid 5 Stars.


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