Jake (Kinky in Kansas, #1)

by Bea Larocca

[Cocktails and Books]

Oh my goodness, but did I love "Jake"! I've never read anything by Bea LaRocca before, and boy have I been missing out! Everything about this book pleased me. The characters were very real, and they were well fleshed out. The plot was smooth and flowed naturally. It was the perfect lengh to get to know all of the main characters and some background ones, but it wasn't drawn out, and at no point were there any lapses.

Jake comes to work on the Striker Ranch. He's a youngster, and the only thing he really knows about himself is that he wants to work with horses. This is really a dream job for him. He finds himself attracted to the ranch foreman, Jackson, and the foreman's second in command, Nate. He doesn't really know what to do, but soon, Jackson helps him figure it all out. These boys are everything that I love about menage manlove. They're all sweet, kind, hard working, and sexy. They're also very HOT, and their scenes together are on fire, whether it's Jackson and Jake, Nate and Jake, Jackson and Nate, or all three of them coming together, they just take your breath away.

Of course, sex isn't the whole story. I don't want to give too much away, but I can tell you that, in "Jake" there is some conflict, a bit of mystery and action, plus a little family drama thrown in. I mentioned background characters, and they all have a place. There isn't just a whole bunch of ranchers coming and going. Each one plays an important part, and it's obvious that Ms. LaRocca is setting up for at least one sequel. However, that never gets in the way of Jake, Jackson, and Nate's relationship.

I really, REALLY enjoyed this one. It was nearly pitch perfect. I couldn't find anything that I didn't like. I can't recommend this "Jake" enough.

Reviewed by Kenna for Cocktails and Books