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All Play & No Work (2000)

by Carol Lynne(Favorite Author)

3.86 of 5 Votes: 5

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Romance

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Cattle Valley

review 1: Read this for MM Good Book Reviews:This is the first book in the Cattle Valley series, and it would be best when read in sequence. Population 2,823 Welcome to Cattle Valley, an alternative, private community where your sexual preference isn't an issue, it's the size of your heart that counts. The city of Cattle Valley was founded by millionaire Charles Beauregard on behalf of his only son and heir, Joshua Beauregard. The victim of a hate-crime, Joshua was murdered on April 13, 1972 in San Francisco, California. After the murder of his son, Charles began making plans to use his wealth and land to insure a safe haven for gays and their families to live in peace. Charles spent the remainder of his life working and seeing that his vision came to fruition. Now, twenty-three... more years after its dedication, Cattle Valley, Wyoming is a thriving small town. Drop by for a visit, and say hello to our sheriff, Ryan Blackfeather and his two partners, Nate Gills and Rio Adega. After their partner had taken the sheriff job, Nate and Rio were going to join him finally.Nate was a four hundred dollar shoes and fany sport convertible type car guy. He was also the most sweetest person ever. Always willing to help anyone that needs a hand. At one time Nate had feelings for Rio and Ryan but figured since those two were already in a committed relationship they wouldn't want him. He had found himself at a club surrounded by men, when one had spiked his drink. Rio and Ryan had showed up and saved his butt from getting raped. They have been together since. Nate was told that him and Rio needed warmer clothes and they had went into this store, which Nate figured definitly didn't have anything he would possibly want to wear. Boy was he suprised when they had cashmere sweaters and the guy who owned it was just as sweet and cute as can be. He was also in trouble from the bruise Nate had seen. Deciding he had to find out what he could about the man who was hurting his new friend, he decided to use his investigative skills.The problem with that is Ryan and Rio had to help him, even if they had to hide while watching the man they loved. It had not been easy when they lived in Texas, what with them being three men in a relationship. To many people frowned down on them so when Ryan had been offered the sheriff's job he took it. Rio however didn't really know what to do considering he usually went on long distance jobs keeping people safe. However he would do anything and everything to keep Nate happy. They would also do everything in the power to keep Nate safe. Which was funny because Nate was a black belt in four different martial arts, but he was little in size which made his bear of men cuddle him more.I had came across this series by accident while shopping for one of my favorite authors. When I realized the book I had wanted was in the twenties, I knew I wanted to start with the first book in the series so that I could get to know each and every character there is in it. I am very pleased with it, because this book was an absolute pleasure to read. I loved the way Nate was and how the fact that each of his men loved him so very much that they would give up a lot of things to make him happy and keep him safe. I also loved the way that Ryan and Rio were loved back. They have the perfect three some relationship, and everyone knows how hard it is to keep that type of relationship together. Usually there is a lot of jealousy among at least one of the partners, however in this story there is none of that. The only time I saw Nate mad was when he found out that Ryan and Rio followed him to keep him safe. I loved it, that they can show their feelings so open and out. I also loved that Cattle Valley had a place that was a safe haven for men and women in difficult relationships that they would usually get hurt either physically or verbally. This is one of the best series I have read in quite awhile. If you love three sexy men, hot loving, tender feelings, dangers coming from someone unexpected, beautiful people then you will love this wonderful book. I can not wait to get started reading book two. I would recommend reading this series. You won't be disappointed.
review 2: I'm well aware I'm in the minority here with these 2 stars, but this really was just an 'OK read' for me. Carol Lynne is a great author and I've liked her stuff in the past but I didn't really connect with the characters. It didn't help that I thought I was reading the first in a series, but these guys all met and started their relationship in a previous series which I haven't read so I felt a bit wrong footed from the start. I started reading because I fancied an m/m/m read but my lack of connection to the characters made the sex seem flat and mechanical. If you've read the previous series and already know and like these characters then I expect this would be a better reading experience for you so don't let my rating put you off. less

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Laure

The queen of M/M romances. I read Carol Lynne because I knew I wanted to put a m/m scene in my next book and I needed some guidance. The sex scenes did not disappoint! I wasn't sure at first if I was going to like the whole committed relationship with three men but Carol's writing made me fall in love with all three characters. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because I felt Nate as the action hero/detective felt silly. I could easily see this role with alpha bad asses Rio and Ryan. However, Mr. Metrosexual GQ Nate, it just didn't work for me.

katcor11

I'm not a massive fan of series' that go on and on ... I prefer about 3 or 4 books at the most because after a while I think it gets a bit too samey but I must admit even though this is what I class as a lightweight more sex than substance story I really do like the 3 main guys, Nate in particular. So to be honest thats why it gets 4. Just for the enjoyment factor and also because the three of them together are pretty hot! * Sniggers* This is the second time round so there you go!

Stgillespie

nice fluffy story

kbabys109

4.5 stars

Britton

cute

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