Was it possible that there was a man out there who could see past Lenny’s damaged body and soul, and want to claim him as ‘mine?’Lenny has suffered things that no person should have to endure. With that comes health issues that impact on how he sees himself, leaving him feeling isolated.That is until a chance meeting.The world that Lenny understands is now spinning in a different direction and he … different direction and he isn’t sure whether to hold on or let go.
Never having had anyone to catch him before, can he trust Nathan?
Mine, Body and Soul is the first part of a three-part story in The Playroom series. This is a slow burn MM gay romance, with an age gap and a sexual awakening. Can an introduction into a BDSM lifestyle be everything Lenny didn’t know he needed, as he discovers being a virgin is not always a bad thing?
Warning
This book has a HFN ending. There are also aspects of childhood trauma touched upon briefly.
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Mind, Body and Soul Part One by author JP Sayle is the first story in The Playroom Series. This is a happy for now story. Written I dual pov. I liked this story. I felt it showed great growth for Lenny.
Lenny has had a past that was brutal and sad. He was abused by his mother, then put into an uncaring foster care system. He has health issues due to his bad start in life.
I liked that he is still a caring guy. He has a lot of love in his heart despite all he has survived. He is a natural Sub and thinks no one will want him because he is damaged.
Nathan is a Dom. He sees something in Lenny from the first moment he lays eyes on him. Nathan is patient, understanding, and willing to put in the work for the man he will call his Sub.
Overall in this part of the story, is the journey for Lenny. Out of the darkness and into the light. I cannot wait to see where these two men go next and where their desires will see them go.
Five Shooting Stars
Lenny and Nathan were a well matched couple, and I really enjoyed this first part of their story. My heart went out to both men, but I was disappointed that Nathan didn’t share his own issues early on. It seems like that might have made things easier for Lenny. Regardless, Nathan showed such care and concern for Lenny. I loved their conversations and the way they couldn’t keep their feelings under wraps, even though each man had monumental fears.
The secondary characters were interesting and fun, and I absolutely loved Nelly. She was the most supportive mother Lenny could have ever ended up with, and I think she and Nathan together will make sure Lenny feels as loved and cared for as he deserves. I can’t wait to see this relationship grow!
This series is a spin-off from JP Sayle’s La Trattoria Di Amore book one and two with Sebastian and Carl’s stories. You probably could get away with not reading those two books first, but you’ll have a better understanding of this world by reading those two books first. Sebastian, Richie, Carl, and Adam do make an appearance in this book as Lenny works at the La Trattoria Di Amore restaurant. I love Lenny’s character. He’s been through so much for his age and he’s stronger than he realizes. I love age-gap, and the one between Lenny and Nathan hit the spot for me. Lenny is also a virgin and is being introduced into the BDSM lifestyle, so if that’s something appeals to you, then you’ll need to give this one a try. This book sucked me in and I got through it rather quickly. This does end with an HFN ending as Lenny and Nathan’s story continues in two more books. I would pay heed to the author’s note in the beginning as this does touch on childhood trauma, but it’s just in the very beginning and it is vital to have a better understanding of what Lenny’s been through. This was an amazing story and I cannot wait to read more about Lenny and Nathan.
Lenny is so ready for the surgery that will help him take back his life. He’s got a good job at a restaurant, he’s got his honorary Mom, and his body is fit thanks to working out all the time so he can be strong enough to lug around all the heavy cookware at the restaurant. Then he meets Nathan and suddenly he’s seeing there’s something missing from his life. But is Nathan the missing ingredient? Can Lenny adapt to Nathan’s lifestyle? Or is Lenny not the sub Dom Nathan has a feeling he is?
Dang, I was not expecting the deep level this first part of Lenny and Nathan’s story went to. Both men have heavy issues, physical and emotional and mental. I was rooting so hard for them to make it. There’s a sort of HFN ending, but I know more is coming for these two in the next installment, and I cannot wait for them to dive into being a real couple. For them to explore Lenny’s submissive nature. To explore their deepening feelings. And to have real talk about their physical issues.
I’m no sure how I felt after reading Lenny and Nathan’s story. This is the first part, and it features how they met each other starting their Dom/sub relation and probably something more. But Ms Sayle made an amazing job creating characters. The despair of Lenny’s situation and all his issues, Nathan’s doubts and worries about Lenny and the way his hesitation can affect them…. I don’t know how explain but all was brilliantly managed! I couldn’t stop reading because I felt hooked by the plot, but not in a emotional way, no… it was more like morbid fascination in all that was going on… I cannot wait to read part 2!!
I received this book as an ARC and this is my honest opinion.
Such a great start to this new book by JP Sayles, the first part of Mind, Body and Soul will draw you in as you get to know both Lenny and Nathan. Then it will keep you totally invested as read how the relationship begins to develops between the two men, making it impossible to put down as you devour their story as they start to work through what they need from each other, because is so well written, and you are so involved in the book you can’t put it down till you have read the rest of the story. Now to wait for the next part of this very enjoyable book!
Oh my goodness! LOVE LOVE LOVE! I could not stop once I started reading this book! I love how the characters feel so real and I can picture everything happening in my head as though it were real life. I cannot wait until I can read part two!!! Keep up the amazing work! Thank you!
Mine, Body and Soul by JP Sayle is the first book in the three part series, The Playroom. It is a contemporary m/m romance with BDSM that ends in a Happy For Now scenario since the series does follow the same Characters throughout. It’s a fantastic read.
Lenny and Nathan are great characters that fit well together. They both are scarred in thier own ways from their pasts but they just might be able to show each other just how wonderful they are. This first part of their story introduces us to them and provides the foundation of their relationship. It is sweet, gets sexy and has emotional elements to it. Definitely piqued my interest and made me crave more of their story.
Another great book by Sayle. I did have to skim past a page every now and then when Lenny was talking about his Stoma. No offense. I applaud the author for taking on a sensitive topic and applaud anyone that has to go through that. I just have a weak stomach when bodily functions are mentioned so I had to skip over those parts but otherwise I loved everything about this book. All the characters were very likeable and well developed. The 2 MCs had great chemistry and the plot was interesting the whole way through. This was very well written. There was no angst and almost no heat and I didn’t even mind. I found the story to be very heartwarming and I am going to dive right into the next one.
Also bought and listened to the audible and enjoyed the story the 2nd time around just as much as the first time. The narrator Matt Haynes was pretty good. 4 stars. He has a great voice/accent. Keeps good pace and expresses the emotions really well and he did use slightly different voices for the characters to tell them apart, though it was less obvious at times.
Mine, Body, and Soul is a multipart series with each part ending in a cliffhanger. The first part introduces the reader to Lenny, a young man dealing with a serious medical condition, and Nathan, the dom who wants to take care of Lenny and start a new relationship. The story is a little over-the-top, but the characters are so sweet that it balanced out the over-the-top moments. I really liked how protective Nathan was over Lenny and how they fell in love with each other. There was a lot of action and drama that made for an exciting story mixed with some really hot and sexy kink scenes.