S.E.X. Review~ The City Boy & The Rancher by RJ Scott

Sell the ranch or save it—either way, someone’s going to lose everything.

Jesse Knox has given his heart and soul to Snow Creek Ranch. It’s not just dirt and cattle—it’s family, legacy, and the only place he’s ever belonged. So when Lucas Barrett arrives with city clothes, sharp eyes, and a plan to sell everything Jesse loves, there’s no compromise to be had. Just a line drawn in the dirt—and a promise that Jesse won’t back down, no matter what it costs. He only owns a quarter of the ranch, but it’s enough to stop anyone tearing it out from under him, and he’ll fight to the last breath to keep it.

When Lucas needed him most, his grandfather turned him away without a second thought. Now that same man has left him a majority share in a remote ranch he’s never seen. If Lucas lasts six months, he can sell and walk away with millions that will fund beds, safety, and second chances for kids with nowhere else to turn, just like he’d once been. Only, nothing about Snow Creek fits neatly into a spreadsheet, and the more time he spends battling Jesse, the more cracks appear in Lucas’s control. Because this ranch isn’t empty land. Secrets are revealed that change everything. And Jesse Knox is anything but a problem he can solve.

Six months. One ranch. Two men with everything to lose—and no way to walk away unchanged.

The City Boy and the Rancher is a 69,000 word MM Romance. With hate-to-love, opposites-attract, forced proximity romance, found family, secrets, lies, passion, high-stakes legacy, and a battle between saving Snow Creek ranch and selling it. It is book 1 in the shared world of Snow Creek Ranch. Each book can be read as a standalone, so be sure to check out the entire series!

The City Boy & The Rancher by RJ Scott and part of Snow Creek Ranch, a multi-author universe, was wonderful. Thrown together by unforeseen circumstances, Lucas and Jesse must learn to navigate a world where Jesse was trying to save and Lucas wanted to sell.

Hatred and bigotry dotted the storyline, but no spoilers here- an HEA was delivered. The world building Ms Scott created with the first book of the series is sure to set the tone for the rest of the books. Jesse and Lucas navigated and circled each other for the better part of the book, but it was necessary for the rest of the story to unfold. Not to worry, sexy time was delivered and a very satisfying compromise ensued.

The secondary characters added humor and spice, and my hope is that we see them in future books. Ms Scott started a solid series which I hope creates more exciting characters.

Definite S.E.X.

A five handcuff review

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S.E.X. Review~ Spectrum & Smoke by Scott & Locey

One firefighter. One hockey player. One slow burn neither of them planned for.

Russell "Chip" Cornish plays hockey the way his brain works best — in angles and patterns, with rules he can trust. Off the ice, the world is harder. He sticks to his routines, relies on his assistance dog Sable, and keeps most people at arm's length. When a fire guts his gym and the firefighter who carries him out turns out to be impossible to forget, Chip finds himself doing something he's never been good at—letting someone in.

Dane Rourke didn't plan on remembering the man he pulled from that fire. He didn't plan on the cupcakes, or the hockey game, or the slow accumulation of evenings that started meaning more than they should. Getting involved with someone he rescued is the kind of thing that ends careers, and Dane knows it. What he doesn't know is how to stop.

Spectrum & Smoke is a steamy, slow-burn MM hockey romance featuring neurodivergent rep, an assistance dog who steals every scene she's in, opposites attract, and a love story that goes all the way to Game Seven.

Spectrum & Smoke by RJ Scott & VL Locey was a lovely read. The slow burn between firefighter Dane and hockey player Chip was well delivered, with realism and personality.

I thoroughly enjoyed both characters and the acceptance throughout the story line- even with the toxicity of another firefighter.

Scott & Locey allowed the character of Chip to formulate, decipher, and deliver in a style that created realism, acceptance, and love. Both men navigated with each other instead of around each other. Family & friends were written into the story which enhanced and did not distract. It never fails to amaze me how these two authors can captivate a situation no matter what their theme.

Scott & Locey are probably one of my favorite writing duos. Slow burn, sexy time and smiles all encapsulated Spectrum & Smoke.

A five handcuff review

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S.E.X. Review~ Novak by RJ Scott

He's a psychopath trained to destroy. Now he’s found someone he’ll break the world for.

Novak can't do attachment. He calculates, controls, eliminates threats, and keeps everything exactly where it belongs.

Until Caleb.

With the hacker who hates him, every instinct tells him to protect, contain, and eliminate anything that gets too close. Novak knows exactly what that makes him. He doesn’t just want Caleb. He’s already decided Caleb is his.

Finding two children before a fire destroys the evidence is one thing—but when Caleb follows the data, they uncover a trafficking pipeline buried beneath religion—victims catalogued, collared, controlled, and sold through a network so clean it disappears across state lines.

Novak has seen this before. Lived it. Survived it.

With less than twenty-four hours before a shipment disappears into the network, Caleb and Novak have a choice—wait for backup, which will take too long, or go in alone, take down the compound, and get the kids out before the system resets. With no guarantee they make it out alive.

Novak is a dark MM romantic suspense featuring high-stakes survival, forced proximity, obsession, and a psychopath who doesn’t feel fear—but does feel ownership. Expect violence, razor-edged loyalty, “touch him and die” protection, and a love that doesn’t offer escape—only survival.

Never in my wildest dreams would I think I’d be cheering for a psychopath! They’re ruthless killers with no regard for anyone else, right? Well thank you Ms Scott for changing my mind and delivering a new perspective on someone we should all despise.

Novak was part of the Redcars network through Doc- the resident medical fixer. Novak cleans up. And does it very well. But what took him for a loop was Caleb. Obsessed, watchful, calculative, Novak came to care for the hacker even if he doesn’t understand his own ‘emotions’. While Caleb found him strange and weird, he eventually came to understand Novak’s obsessive nature towards him was his love language. Once Caleb saw him for the man who would protect him and the abused children of the world, his heart softened and their relationship ensued.

This series contains grit and determination in a world where evil roams and turns up at every turn. Ms Scott delivered passion and intrigue in each character including their flaws. Should I admire this character and want him to receive his HEA? Probably not. But do I? Absolutely!

Definite S.E.X.

A five handcuff review

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S.E.X. Review~ Fly by RJ Scott & VL Locey

A legacy he never chose. A love he never expected.

Jari Lankinen never asked to inherit his father’s sins, but the name alone is enough to poison every room he walks into. The Railers haven’t forgotten the brutal hit Aarni Lankinen delivered to Tennant Rowe, and they sure as hell don’t want his son wearing their jersey. Jari is a gifted forward with the skill to change games, but his last name makes him a target before he even skates his first shift. Earning respect means pushing through hostility and suspicion, fighting every day to prove he isn’t his father. To the fans, he’s the son of a villain. To his teammates, he’s a reminder of the past. To himself, he’s a man trapped in a shadow he can’t escape.

A steady force in the high-pressure world of professional baseball, Cameron Blackburn has built his career on focus, discipline, and staying level-headed when others lose theirs. He isn’t flashy, but he’s respected, trusted, and known for bringing balance to every team he’s played on. When their paths cross at a shared training facility, Cam is drawn to Jari’s restless energy—the fight in every move, the loneliness in his silence, the way he carries his past like armor. Where others feel only wariness at Jari’s name, Cam sees someone worth knowing, worth trusting, worth holding onto. And while opening his heart to Jari may test the limits of his own control, Cam has never been afraid to stand firm when the storm comes.

Fly is a legacy, redemption, and opposites-attract romance set against the backdrop of professional sport. Featuring a hockey forward fighting to escape his father’s shadow, a disciplined baseball player who refuses to be shaken, the clash of storm and calm, and a love that proves sometimes the biggest risks are the ones worth taking.

I enjoyed Fly by authors Scott & Locey. I looked forward to Jani’s story and pairing him with a baseball start as opposed to another hockey player was a good choice for this young man. A man who lived in the notorious light of his father; hated hockey player Aarni Lankinen.

The story depicted a lot of emotion, albeit slightly all of the place, and at times the up and down of the roller coaster took me out of the story. The slow burn between the main characters was a nice touch and the love grew at a steady pace.

Overall, I enjoyed Fly and am a fan of the series.

A four star review

Sexy & Sizzling

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S.E.X. Review~ Doc by RJ Scott

Raised in hell. Remade in blood. Levi is a mercy that he won’t survive.

Doc has lived his whole life in the shadows, using sharp skills and colder instincts to keep his sister and her kids safe. He fixes problems no one talks about, navigates dangerous circles without leaving a trace, and has learned that survival means staying hidden, staying in control, and never letting anyone close enough to see the cracks.

Detective Levi Rosen is the exception he never planned for.

Levi should walk away the moment he realizes Doc is tied to a world of underground violence, organ traffickers, and buried bodies. Instead, he finds himself drawn to the man behind the mask—the quiet precision, the impossible loyalty, and fear buried so deep it barely shows.

Together, they’re forced to navigate a violent network, shifting loyalties, and a past that’s been hunting Doc since he was a boy. And Levi has to decide how far he’s willing to go for a man who doesn’t believe he deserves to be saved.

Doc is a dark, emotional MM romantic suspense about trauma, obsession, forced proximity, morally grey choices, found family, and choosing someone even when the world keeps trying to take them away. This is Book 4 in the Redcars series and should be read in order.

Doc, by RJ Scott was a tumultuous story of survival, instinct, and eventually love. Part of the Redcars series, Doc was probably the most heartfelt and heart wrenching of the books. Born out of necessity to keep his family safe, Doc (Alejandro) was a product of the violent environment he grew up in.

Levi, a cop with a tarnished past, not of his own doing, blurred the lines as a member of The Cave. Together with the characters from previous books, and new important ones, Doc was a roller coaster ride.

Violence was an integral part of the story but romance too. Not the in-your-face kind, but the slow burn of two people who danced around each other, with the hope that something would feel real. Ms Scott delivered everything gritty and suspenseful; characters, storylines, and tainted HEA’s. Everything you could want in a book, but maybe not for all.

Watch for any trigger warnings given by the author, as Ms Scott delivered them with tenacity.

Definite S.E.X.

A five handcuff review

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S.E.X. Review~The Magic of Midnight by RJ Scott

In the small town of Wishing Tree, Vermont, Wesley has broken free from the golden cage of his wealthy family’s expectations. Now, he’s hiding away in his beloved bookstore, a cozy haven filled with stories that warm the soul. But his greatest joy? Showing the grumpy coffee shop owner next door that life doesn’t have to be so serious—especially at Christmas.

Hunter never planned to trade lectures on history for steaming lattes and frothy cappuccinos. But when a sudden twist of fate lands him in Vermont, running a coffee shop he inherited, he buries himself in the daily grind, determined to avoid messy emotions—and the annoyingly cheerful bookstore owner who seems intent on dragging him out of his shell.

Wesley’s relentless charm and holiday spirit clash with Hunter’s stubborn pragmatism, sparking irritation, banter, and undeniable chemistry. Underneath the tension, stolen kisses and quiet moments reveal a connection that feels like the season’s magic.

But just as their love begins to bloom, a twist of fate threatens to pull them apart. With Christmas fast approaching, can Wesley and Hunter overcome the odds and find their happily ever after? Or will their story end before the final snowflake falls?

I was so glad I decided to reread the first two books in The Wishing Tree series before reading and reviewing The Magic of Midnight. What a beautiful series and a beautiful book. I adored the grumpy/happy trope within the magic of Wishing Tree, Vermont. Wesley and Hunter were perfect for each other even if I had to read a few pages for them to figure it out.

Ms Scott delivered a sweet yet not too sappy Christmas story that left a smile on my face and my heart. I also appreciated that realistic expectations were formulated by each character, and they found a way to bring it all together and make it work. The thought of the beautiful town were people accept and wishes come true was just the dose needed as we approach the holiday season.

Definite S.E.X.

A five handcuff review

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2025 ©Evelise Archer All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, locations, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination, or have been used fictionally. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, locales, or events is entirely coincidental. No portion of this work may be transmitted or reproduced in any form, or by any means, without permission in writing from the author.

S.E.X. Review~ Rough Draft by RJ Scott & V.L. Locey

Success isn’t measured in goals or stats; it’s a rough draft waiting to be rewritten.

Walker Hannan was supposed to be the next big thing in the NHL. But instead of carving out a legendary career, he's been sent down to the minors to fix his game—and his attitude. The rink used to be his sanctuary, but now it feels like his prison. Angry, frustrated, and desperate to claw his way back, the last thing Walker needs is a distraction.

Enter Finn Carter—elementary school art teacher, eternal optimist, and the human equivalent of sunshine. With his paint-stained hands and infectious smile, Finn is everything Walker isn’ open, warm, and willing to see the beauty in the mess. He knows life isn’t about perfection—it’s about expression. And somehow, against all odds, he starts to chip away at the walls Walker has spent years building.

But just when Walker begins to believe there’s more to life than hockey, he gets the call he’s been waiting for—his shot at the NHL, his second chance.

Now, with his career on the line and his heart tangled in something real, Walker has to Can he fight for his place on the ice without losing the one person who taught him how to live beyond it?

Rough Draft is a heartfelt opposites-attract, grumpy/sunshine, MM hockey romance about love, ambition, and finding a home where you least expect it.

The Games We Play - Season 2 is the second season of this multi-author minor league hockey romance series! All titles run concurrently through the same hockey season and the books can be read in any order, so jump in anywhere!

Rough Draft by Scott and Locey was part of a multi author hockey series, The Games We Play Season 2. Angst, humor, and love all found its way into the book.

Walker was a hockey player sent down due to anger issues, told to work on his life both on and out of the rink. Finn was an art teacher who led an interesting group of hockey players who needed to find an inner calmness and learn to deal with their issues.

Walker and Finn were attracted to each other from the start but walked a thin line. Their chemistry radiated throughout and once they acknowledged their attraction, things moved progressively fast.

Scott and Locey wrote about sensitive topics without sugar coating anything. They also infused humor into each character while taking nothing away from their personalities. I always enjoy the pairing of the two authors as their synergy is as seamless as their characters.

Sexy & Sizzling

A four handcuff review

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2025 ©Evelise Archer All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, locations, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination, or have been used fictionally. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, locales, or events is entirely coincidental. No portion of this work may be transmitted or reproduced in any form, or by any means, without permission in writing from the author.