Something in the Way He Needs (Family #1) by Cardeno C.
Police captain Asher Penaz’s staunch professionalism bleeds into his home life, down to his neatly pressed attire and spartan apartment. He enjoys being the man in charge, and leather bars satisfy his need for dominance—so his sudden and powerful attraction to the lighthearted, free-spirited Daniel Tover throws him for a loop. In his entire life, Daniel has never gotten what he needs, so he moves to the next place, the next job, the next attempt to find something worth staying for, always landing at the top of his game, but never feeling like he belongs. The chemistry between Asher and Daniel sizzles, so Asher invites Daniel home. As both men struggle to learn themselves while getting to know each other, the lines of desire and control blur. With all that fire comes the risk of getting burned. But if Daniel and Asher can walk through the flames together, they might find what they desperately needAmazon / Amazon Paperback / ARe / Dreamspinner / Dreamspinner PaperBack
Stong Enough (Family #2) by Cardeno C.
When twenty-two-year-old Emilio Sanchez sees handsome Spencer Derdinger walking by his construction site, Emilio makes it his goal to seduce the shy professor. Getting Spencer into bed isn’t difficult, but Emilio soon learns that earning the trust of a man deeply hurt will take time and patience. With a prize like brilliant, sweet Spencer on the line, Emilio decides he is strong enough to face the challenge. Spencer is surprised when he’s approached by the gorgeous construction worker he’s admired from the safety of his office window. Acting spontaneously for the first time in his thirty-eight years, Spencer takes Emilio home. When the casual hookup turns into the potential for love, Spencer realizes that if he wants to build a life with Emilio, he’ll need to be strong enough to slay his personal demons and learn to trust againAmazon / Amazon Paperback / ARe / Dreamspinner / Dreamspinner Paperback / Audio
More Than Everything (Family #3) by Cardeno C.
As a teenager, Charlie "Chase" Rhodes meets Scott Boone and falls head over heels in love with the popular, athletic boy next door. Charlie thinks he's living the dream when Scott says he feels the same way. But his dreams are dashed when Scott moves unexpectedly and doesn't return. Years later, Chase meets brash and confident Adan Navarro, who claims all he wants is a round between the sheets. When they're still together after eight months, Chase is convinced Adan returns his love. But then the time comes to be open about their relationship, and Adan walks away instead. Time heals all wounds, but when Charlie runs into Scott and Adan and realizes the only two men he's ever loved are now in love with each other, his heart breaks all over again. Scott and Adan tell Charlie they want him back, but Charlie doesn't know if he can trust two people who have hurt him so deeply. And even if he can, why would Scott and Adan want Charlie when they already have everything with each other?Amazon / Amazon Paperback / ARe / Dreamspinnner / Dreamspinner Paperback
Cardeno C. - CC to friends - is a hopeless romantic who wants to add a lot of happiness and a few "awwws" into a reader's day. Writing is a nice break from real life as a corporate type and volunteer work with gay rights organizations. Cardeno's stories range from sweet to intense, contemporary to paranormal, long to short, but they always include strong relationships and walks into the happily-ever-after sunset. Cardeno's Home, Family, and Mates series have received awards from Love Romances and More Golden Roses, Rainbow Awards, the Goodreads M/Romance Group, and various reviewers. But even more special to CC are heartfelt reactions from readers, like, "You bring joy and love and make it part of the every day."Website / Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Goodreads
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Something In The Way He Needs
Asher is oddly drawn to Daniel at first sight. He is absolutely enamored with the shabby attired man. We follow Asher quickly through acquaintance to friendship to relationship in less than a weekend. Both men have issues that run deep but through their pure love for each other they prevail.
This story really had a lot of great ups and interesting downs for the characters but I quite enjoyed the emotional rollercoaster.
Strong Enough
Even though the two are complete opposites (Spencer being timid and 16 years Emilio’s senior) they have an unwavering love that is solidified by Emilio’s need to protect and love his carino. Spencer has a major wall up that is reinforced with years of pain, and we watch Emilio break him down to show that he too can be loved.
I had a few favorite scenes in the book, but the following was at the top of my list:
(Emilio continues to call Spencer “carino”, so Spencer asks the meaning)
“It means darling.” Emilio kissed his way down the side of Spencer’s neck. “Honey.” He licked a long swathe up over his Adam’s apple. “Sweetheart.” He tugged Spencer’s lower lip between both of his. “Love.” Then he pulled back and pierced Spencer with his deep, dark gaze. “Say I can stay, carino.”
That scene just made melt. Also, the pool hall scene was a close favorite (you have to read the book to experience that one).
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to experience a “love-at-first-sight” read. This was an amazing book.
More Than Everything
This was the story of Charlie Rhodes also know as Chase told by Chase. We watch him come into his own. Into his own sexuality when he meets Scott, his new neighbor for the first time. They have an instant connection that blossoms into a torrid love affair of two teens that grow into young adults as the story progresses. Their love was truly genuine and heartfelt. The addition of Adan was hot and true to the erotic undertone of this author’s work.
I highly recommend this piece to anyone who loves male on male and romance.