As the owner of an orphanage in a poor neighborhood of London, Stephen Siddel has the weight of the world, not to mention the care of tender souls, on his shoulders. He is a devoted single father to dozens of children and an upstanding member of the community, in spite of his rivalry with the local nuns. But his heart and his reputation are overwhelmed by temptation the moment Max walks through … through the orphanage’s doors.
As a younger son from a grand family, no one expects much from Lord Maxwell Hillsboro, but he is determined to make a difference in the world, starting by patronizing a certain orphanage members of The Brotherhood have told him is in need of help. His heart is instantly engaged in the causes and concerns of the orphans, or rather its dashing and seductive owner, Stephen. Max feels he’s found his calling, even though his involvement could put both him and Stephen in danger.
But when some of the children from Stephen’s orphanage and the rival Catholic orphanage go missing, Stephen and Max must band together with the imperious Sister Constance to find them. What they discover is a much bigger kidnapping ring that requires them to join forces with David Wirth and Lionel Mercer of the law offices of Dandie & Wirth. Can they rescue the children in time, or is something much more sinister going on? And will the passion growing between Stephen and Max ruin them all?
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam level – very spicy! And yes, this is an m/m romance, so if that’s not your thing, feel free to pass on this one.
THE BROTHERHOOD series consists of:
Just a Little Wickedness
Just a Little Temptation
Just a Little Danger
Just a Little Seduction
Just a Little Heartache
Just a Little Christmas
Just a Little Madness
more
Just a Little Temptation is book 2 in the Brotherhood series and wowzer… this story is getting good!
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Overall Rating: 4 swooning stars!
Kindle Unlimited: No
Standalone: Yes, but there is an underlying storyline
Steam: 3, ooo la la flames
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Max, is an aristocrat that has been exiled from him home due to his love choices. Stephen, a big hearted man who runs an orphanage for little girls, who just doesn’t feel like he belongs because his heart has chosen a different path. The two of them together….fantastic!
Max is looking for a way to give back, and the Brotherhood recommended Stephen’s orphanage as one in need of support. However, Max finds more than orphans here, he finds the man of his dreams, at least that’s how it feels!
Stephen is a father figure to 25 girls, and, a former prostitute and her daughter. He is surrounded by women all day everyday. However, the moment Max walks through his door…the sparks fly and the chemistry is off the charts! Oooo la la! This book hurts my heart, the fact that people had to hide their true selves or face prison or worse just breaks me. Thank goodness, the Brotherhood is there to help our couple find each other and provide support during adversity!
In this book we dive deeper into the story of the missing children and the list of bad guys and their bad deeds is getting longer. When a child from Stephen’s orphanage goes missing…will they be able to find her? Can they catch the people behind the kidnapping’s? I will never tell! You need to read to find out….and it so worth it!
This book was just what I needed! An interesting story mixed with lust, steam, suspense and wonderful characters and love that made me
I am really enjoying this series and can’t wait for the next in the series! This gets a recommendation from me!
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Yum! Merry Farmer and her brilliant fingers have written yet another fantastically woven tale with wonderful characters, love, anticipation, social issues, danger, suspense, courage, hope, and friendship as some of the major warp threads. I really enjoy that the series has an ongoing plot and that we get to meet some of our favorite characters again in this book too. Although this is officially a m/m romance, I think it would appeal to anyone who believes in love more than religious dogma.
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Max and Stephen were an interesting couple and I liked their story. I liked that Stephen owns the orphanage and Max is sent to help the orphanage. I liked that this was a good story about Max and Stephen but there was also the story line of the missing children.
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Stephan runs an orphanage for girls. He has no time for a relationship. He’s always looking for donors to help keep the orphanage afloat. Lord Hillsboro, Max to his friends, wants to help the underprivileged and is told that the orphanage needed help. He meets Stephan and knows that he wants to get to know him better but Stephan fights the attraction. I really enjoyed this book.
The second book in The Brotherhood series a well written M/M story that kept me turning pages. Stephen Siddel and Lord Maxwell Hillsboro’s story of kidnapping, drama, danger, evil men, and romance. I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
At a time when being gay is frowned on and dangerous, this story tells about Max, the youngest son of a Duke, meeting Stephen who runs an orphanage for girls, and the attraction that is instant. This is also a continuation to the story that involves missing children, who are taking them, where are they and why. Danger lurks throughout the book and part of it is from Max’s father. Loved the story, it is well written and the interaction between Max and Stephen is explosive. It is a fantastic story and I would highly recommend it as a great read.
This story is out of this world good. I thought the last one was terrific but this one is even better. It is not just about sex between two men who love each other, there is an amazing story also. I found Stephen to be a true gentleman and a true father figure to the girls of the orphanage (and anyone who needed love). I dare you not to sigh at his description of a tall fellow who wears glasses (I imagine them as small wire-rimmed). They way he keeps pushing them up on his face. Sigh again. How can you resist. Max coming to love the orphanage as much as Stephen was so wonderful to see develop. These two deserve a happily ever after. I am gushing but you have to know that this story is so well written and so poignant that you will read in one sitting (I just about did except for pesky work). But Merry, why did you leave us with Everett making the last statement of the book? Ugghh, we have to wait for the next story.
I received a complimentary copy from the author.
As the owner of an orphanage for girls in a poor neighbourhood of London, Stephen Siddel has the weight of the world, not to mention the care of tender souls, on his shoulders. But his heart and his reputation are overwhelmed by temptation the moment Max walks through the orphanage’s doors.
As a younger son of a duke, no one expects much from Lord Maxwell Hillsboro, but he is determined to make a difference in the world, starting by patronizing a certain orphanage members of The Brotherhood have told him is in need of help. His heart is instantly engaged in the causes and concerns of the orphans, or rather it’s dashing and seductive owner, Stephen. Max feels he’s found his calling, even though his involvement could put both him and Stephen in danger.
But when some of the children from Stephen’s orphanage and the rival Catholic orphanage go missing, Stephen and Max must band together with the imperious Sister Constance to find them. What they discover is a much bigger kidnapping ring that requires them to join forces with David Wirth and Lionel Mercer of the law offices of Dandie & Worth.
This is the second book in the series & whilst it could be read on its own I’d recommend reading in order to fully appreciate it as there is the ongoing storyline of kidnapped children plus both books are SO good & I can’t wait for the rest of the series. I know I’m thoroughly involved in a book when I shout at my kindle & I did this several times whilst reading this captivating, engrossing read. I loved both Stephen & Max who were so right for each other & their attraction sizzled but they also liked each other & fell in love, theirs was a lovely romance added to first rate mystery & I was well & truly hooked. I also loved the secondary characters especially Lionel & David. A well written book that I devoured in two sittings, thank goodness I didn’t start it in the evening or I wouldn’t have slept – it was unputdownable.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Stephen Siddel has a lot on his plate as the director of an orphanage for girls in one of London’s poorest neighborhoods. He’s well-respected in the community and beloved as a father by his girls. But when potential donor Max walks through his doors, Stephen finds himself facing enormous temptation.
As the fourth son of an illustrious duke, Lord Maxwell Hillsboro is often overlooked, but he’s determined to do some good in the world and distance himself from the high society he despises. Patronizing an orphanage recommended to him by The Brotherhood seems a good place to start. When he meets Stephen and the girls, Max knows he’s found where he belongs, even though his devotion to the orphanage puts both himself and Stephen in danger.
When a girl from Stephen’s orphanage and two boys from a neighboring orphanage run by nuns go missing from a concert they were giving in a private home, Stephen, Max, and the haughty Sister Constance must work together to save them. They soon discover that the disappearances are part of a much larger kidnapping ring and staying focused on the investigation proves a challenge, especially when it could destroy both Max and Stephen as well as their friends from the Brotherhood.
This is the sort of book I only really read for Merry, but I couldn’t put it down. It was both sweet and poignant, along with featuring nasty villains and action to keep me engrossed. I can’t wait for the ring to be found out and the kidnappers brought to justice.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Simple Attraction…
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Stephen’s life was consistently changing day by day sometimes hour by hour with twenty-five girls in his care.
He’d had inherited the property from his Uncle and Stephen had been fortunate to find Mrs. Ross and her daughter Annie.
The girls needed to practice for the up coming concert will the hope they’d be able to raise donations.
With the introduction of Lord Maxwell Hillsboro a younger son from a well off family who apparently never expected much from him.
Mrs. Ross certainly held her own against sister Constance who seemed to be chocking on tons of bitterness and scornes anything that’s different from her way of thinking.
Lady Bardess’ certainly showed her true self proclaiming what a stuck up snob.
Children should be seen and not heard.
Max had felt horrible for having subject Stephen and the girls to his horrendous family he should have known better.
With the concert over and done they’d rounded up their girls as quickly as possible to return to the orphanage.
However the discovery of missing children has everyone on edge and desperately trying to find them.
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