Review & Giveaway: THEIR PROPERTY by K.A. Merikan (Four Mercenaries #3)

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Cover Design: Natasha Snow

Length: 75,000 words approx.

Four Mercenaries Series

Book #1 - Their Bounty - Amazon US | Amazon UK | Universal Link

Book #2 - Their Obsession - Amazon US | Amazon UK | Universal Link

Blurb

--- Bruised not broken. Loved. Always. ---

Clover’s life was perfect a year ago. He’d found four men to love, each essential to making him whole. Each one of them tough in their own way, part of a crew of mercenaries living on the wrong side of the law.

Tank was his loving Daddy, Pyro the wild one always pulling him into mischief, Boar taught him how to cook, and Drake showed him how to use knives in a wholly different fashion.

All Clover wanted was to finally be an equal in the group. So he trained, he pushed, and risked, but when real danger stared him in the face, he broke like a twig.

Now, with one of his lovers taken, Clover can’t find a way back to his former self. Each of the relationships they’d so meticulously built is fractured, and might never be the same.

If their group is to ever be whole again, Clover needs to find the courage he’s lost, but that means facing the monster who scarred him, and truths none of his men want to confront.

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THEIR PROPERTY is a dark gay harem contemporary romance, book 3 in the “Four Mercenaries” trilogy. The story contains scenes of explicit violence, offensive language, morally ambiguous characters and lots of scorching hot, emotional, explicit scenes.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS:

Themes: polyamory, mercenaries, bounty hunters, albinism, commitment issues, dark past, male bonding, human trafficking, size difference, danger, alpha male, found family, distrust, shared, victim and protector, revenge, organized crime, angst, trauma, rescue, missing

Carra's Review

First off—if you’re just finding this series, this is book three and yes you need to read the series in order.  There is a lot that happens in the first two books that keeps building up to what’s going on here in Their Property, and if you haven’t read the books one and two you’re going to be lost.  Next, not going to lie…this third book of the trilogy was harder for me to read than the others.  Not because of the subject matter (which is still along the same lines as what was in the other books), but because everything felt very much at loose ends for a lot of the book—or at least that’s how it felt to me.

The disconnect I felt was heavily due to the chaos within the group after what happened at the end of book two since the character that was taken was very much the heart of the group.  Everything between the remaining four guys felt disjointed, which I know demonstrates the fact that he really is a central touchstone for them all, it just made it harder for me to read since the group’s rhythm was basically shattered.

Once past the halfway mark it did get better, but the tension among the group was still very much present a the healing process began, particularly since while that healing was going on there was more drama and loose ends to take care of.  A lot of the story was very angsty, and that in addition to the dark subject matter peppered in (human trafficking, illegal fights of the most abhorrent kind) combined with the havoc created by their missing member is why this one was a harder read for me.

In the end though, everything seems to be resolved with all of the loose ends tied up.  The guys don’t come out of it all unscathed—there’s no way they could have—and there’s room for more healing that they all need, but for the trilogy Their Property does have a satisfying conclusion.  For me, overall this was a 3.5-star read, and please note that this entire series is strictly for readers 18+ for adult language, disturbing subject matter, sexual content including multiple partners/polyamory, and scenes of violence.

About K.A. Merikan

K.A. Merikan are a team of writers who try not to suck at adulting, with some success. Always eager to explore the murky waters of the weird and wonderful, K.A. Merikan don’t follow fixed formulas and want each of their books to be a surprise for those who choose to hop on for the ride.

K.A. Merikan have a few sweeter M/M romances as well, but they specialize in the dark, dirty, and dangerous side of M/M, full of bikers, bad boys, mafiosi, and scorching hot romance.

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New Release & Giveaway: THEIR PROPERTY by K.A. Merikan (Four Mercenaries #3)

Buy Links

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Universal Link

Exclusive to Amazon and Available to Borrow with Kindle Unlimited

Cover Design: Natasha Snow

Length: 75,000 words approx.

Four Mercenaries Series

Book #1 - Their Bounty - Amazon US | Amazon UK | Universal Link

Book #2 - Their Obsession - Amazon US | Amazon UK | Universal Link

Blurb

--- Bruised not broken. Loved. Always. ---

Clover’s life was perfect a year ago. He’d found four men to love, each essential to making him whole. Each one of them tough in their own way, part of a crew of mercenaries living on the wrong side of the law.

Tank was his loving Daddy, Pyro the wild one always pulling him into mischief, Boar taught him how to cook, and Drake showed him how to use knives in a wholly different fashion.

All Clover wanted was to finally be an equal in the group. So he trained, he pushed, and risked, but when real danger stared him in the face, he broke like a twig.

Now, with one of his lovers taken, Clover can’t find a way back to his former self. Each of the relationships they’d so meticulously built is fractured, and might never be the same.

If their group is to ever be whole again, Clover needs to find the courage he’s lost, but that means facing the monster who scarred him, and truths none of his men want to confront.

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THEIR PROPERTY is a dark gay harem contemporary romance, book 3 in the “Four Mercenaries” trilogy. The story contains scenes of explicit violence, offensive language, morally ambiguous characters and lots of scorching hot, emotional, explicit scenes.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS:

Themes: polyamory, mercenaries, bounty hunters, albinism, commitment issues, dark past, male bonding, human trafficking, size difference, danger, alpha male, found family, distrust, shared, victim and protector, revenge, organized crime, angst, trauma, rescue, missing

About K.A. Merikan

K.A. Merikan are a team of writers who try not to suck at adulting, with some success. Always eager to explore the murky waters of the weird and wonderful, K.A. Merikan don’t follow fixed formulas and want each of their books to be a surprise for those who choose to hop on for the ride.

K.A. Merikan have a few sweeter M/M romances as well, but they specialize in the dark, dirty, and dangerous side of M/M, full of bikers, bad boys, mafiosi, and scorching hot romance.

FACEBOOK PROFILE - K.A. MERIKAN’S TWITTER (RUN BY KAT) - AGNES MERIKAN’S TWITTER - K.A. MERIKAN ON GOODREADS - PINTEREST - M/F ROMANCE BY MISS MERIKAN

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New Release-Review & Giveaway: THEIR OBSESSION by K.A. Merikan (Four Mercenaries #2)

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Cover Design: Natasha Snow

Length: 70,000 words approx.

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Book #1 - Their Bounty - Amazon US | Amazon UK | Universal Link

Blurb

--- Loved. Protected. Shattered. ---

Clover has found love with not one man, but four. He never imagined such a relationship could work, let alone that he’d be at the center of it, but a year later, his bond with the four mercenaries is stronger than ever.

Each man in Clover’s life completes him in a whole different way. Where Drake teaches him shibari, Boar always showers him with cuddles. Where Tank is strict and protective, Pyro takes Clover on wild adventures.

To truly become a part of the mercenary crew, Clover chose to train under the guidance of his men. He’s itching for action to prove to himself and to others that he can handle the toughest jobs.

But through violence and mayhem, Clover will be tried in ways he never wished for. Old enemies resurface, bonds are tested, and one wrong move can mean death.

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THEIR OBSESSION is a dark gay harem contemporary romance, book 2 in the “Four Mercenaries” trilogy. The story contains scenes of explicit violence, offensive language, morally ambiguous characters and lots of scorching hot, emotional, explicit scenes.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS:

Themes: polyamory, mercenaries, bounty hunters, albinism, commitment issues, dark past, male bonding, human trafficking, size difference, danger, alpha male, found family, distrust, shared, victim and protector, revenge, organized crime.

Carra's Review

First off—read Their Bounty before you start Their Obsession.  There’s no way you can appreciate this story without knowing how everything started, and how the bond between these five men formed.  Then, be prepared for something darker and more emotionally disturbing than the first book.

Clover’s relationship with each of the mercenaries has deepened, and they’ve become a tight family since book one.  His link with each of them is unique, and here in book two we are treated to mostly to the further exploration of Clover and Drake’s intense connection…and what exactly they are both willing to do for each other.  The passionate bond between them is more than evident after a particularly emotional scene about halfway through the story.

Drake is pretty intense on his own, and his unfathomable past is brought squarely to the forefront here.  Revenge is the central theme that sweeps through and takes over, also taking Clover along with it.  Though Clover was no innocent when this series began, any hint of it is wiped away this time around—and the consequences of that make the conflict that erupts in this story even more significant, with repercussions that drive through the heart of their group.

There are scenes in this book that are disturbing and will open some readers’ eyes to the evil that exists in our world.  There are also scenes and moments that directly contrast that depravity (like the one I mentioned between Clover and Drake).  Everything about this story will have your heart in its clutches, and at the end?  Part of your heart is going to be missing while we all wait for the third installment of the trilogy to resolve the cliffhanger from which K.A. Merikan has us suspended.

4.5 stars for Their Obsession; I thought this was even better than book one.  It’s dark, every warning the authors give should be considered, and it is strictly for readers 18+ for adult language, sexual content, explicit violence, and everything mentioned in those warnings. 

About K.A. Merikan

K.A. Merikan are a team of writers who try not to suck at adulting, with some success. Always eager to explore the murky waters of the weird and wonderful, K.A. Merikan don’t follow fixed formulas and want each of their books to be a surprise for those who choose to hop on for the ride.

K.A. Merikan have a few sweeter M/M romances as well, but they specialize in the dark, dirty, and dangerous side of M/M, full of bikers, bad boys, mafiosi, and scorching hot romance.

FACEBOOK PROFILE - K.A. MERIKAN’S TWITTER (RUN BY KAT) - AGNES MERIKAN’S TWITTER - K.A. MERIKAN ON GOODREADS - PINTEREST - M/F ROMANCE BY MISS MERIKAN

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Review & Giveaway: THEIR BOUNTY by K.A. Merikan (Four Mercenaries #1)

Buy Links: 

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Universal Link

Exclusive to Amazon and Available to Borrow with Kindle Unlimited.

Length: 90,000 words approx.

Cover Design: Natasha Snow

Blurb 

--- Taken. Prized. Possessed. Loved. ---

Clover is an orphan and has led a tough and chaotic life. No stability. No money. No friends. He trusts no one.

His already miserable life takes a nosedive when he ends up in the hands of a human trafficking gang. Someone has placed a request for a young albino man, and Clover is to become the property of a mysterious buyer who will stop at nothing to satisfy their depraved desire. Clover’s fate seems sealed until four bounty hunters appear to take out his captors and accidentally save him.

The four mercenaries want to move on, but when Clover pleads for protection, they offer it to him at a price. In the beginning, the arrangement is all kinds of shady, but as he gets to know the four men who’ve taken him on a wild ride, his developing feelings might become as dangerous as the elusive buyer.

But can a relationship with four such different men even work? Men who kill for a living? Men so full of contradictions?

Tank. The massive ex-soldier eager to be Clover’s Daddy.

Pyro. Wild, tattooed, with a filthy mouth and an itch for violence.

Boar. Ginger, bearded, a big teddy bear who can turn into a grizzly.

Drake. Dark and dangerous, with a tongue as sharp as his knives.

Can these men provide him with the love and security he craves? Or has Clover made the worst mistake of his life?

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THEIR BOUNTY is a dark gay harem contemporary romance, book 1 in the “Four Mercenaries” trilogy. The story contains scenes of explicit violence, offensive language, morally ambiguous characters and lots of scorching hot, emotional, explicit scenes.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS:
Themes: abduction, polyamory, mercenaries, bounty hunters, albinism, commitment issues, indecent proposal, dark past, male bonding, human trafficking, size difference, enemies to lovers, danger, alpha male, found family, size difference, distrust, shared, victim and protector

Carra's Review

Though this author duo is known for their darker, grittier stories, so far I’ve read two of their “sweeter” ones; therefore, I wasn’t sure what to expect with Their Bounty being labeled “dark” other than the themes it would touch on listed in the synopsis.  What I found was something decidedly unconventional, yet still compelling enough for me to enjoy the overall story.

When it comes to the four mercenaries—Tank, Drake, Boar, and Pyro—it’s pretty much a case of what-you-see-is-what-you-get…maybe with a slight exception for Boar who may seem a softie at times, but can be fierce when the need arises.  They’re tough, hardened, and skilled in what they do.  It’s easy too to see Tank as a Daddy, Pyro as the wild one, Boar as considerate and loving, and Drake as the aloof, intense loner.

Clover…well, let’s just say I’m on the fence regarding him.  Yes, he’s just nineteen—and this shows given his indecision in many instances, and the actual decisions he makes in others.  This is particularly evident in a scene with Boar, the sweetest of the team (as much as any of them can be considered “sweet”) and the one who becomes the most attached to Clover.  The way Clover reacts to the intimacy frankly pissed me off.  Does Clover learn and grow during the story?  Yes, though his trust issues make things very difficult, and for me it was a bit frustrating to read.

Are there plenty of hot scenes?  Of course—it’s to be expected in this duo’s books.  Remember though, this is a harem situation so with a couple of exceptions this is more about Clover’s relationship with each individual on the team.  Those relationships do play a part in how all five of them work together, but the overall story is not about a group romance—it’s more about how they make everything work as a unit.

This story is not going to be for everyone (obviously—even for me, I have to be in the right frame of mind to read the darker stuff).  But if you’re the type of reader who likes to go down the dark rabbit holes and are okay with blurred lines and sometimes questionable situations, you’ll enjoy Their Bounty and will want to continue on with the series.  For me, Clover’s attitude and the way the story felt longer than it needed to be has me giving it 3.5 stars.  I’ll be checking out the next book in the series to see where things go from here, even if it’s only to get my fill of Boar (yes, he was my clear favorite).  This book is strictly for readers 18+ for adult language, sexual content with multiple partners, adult situations and instances of human trafficking as well as a borderline dub-con scene.

About K.A. Merikan

K.A. Merikan are a team of writers who try not to suck at adulting, with some success. Always eager to explore the murky waters of the weird and wonderful, K.A. Merikan don’t follow fixed formulas and want each of their books to be a surprise for those who choose to hop on for the ride.

K.A. Merikan have a few sweeter M/M romances as well, but they specialize in the dark, dirty, and dangerous side of M/M, full of bikers, bad boys, mafiosi, and scorching hot romance.

FACEBOOK PROFILE - K.A. MERIKAN’S TWITTER (RUN BY KAT) - AGNES MERIKAN’S TWITTER - K.A. MERIKAN ON GOODREADS - PINTEREST - M/F ROMANCE BY MISS MERIKAN

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New Release & Giveaway: THEIR BOUNTY by K.A. Merikan (Four Mercenaries #1)

Buy Links: 

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Universal Link

Exclusive to Amazon and Available to Borrow with Kindle Unlimited.

Length: 90,000 words approx.

Cover Design: Natasha Snow

Blurb 

--- Taken. Prized. Possessed. Loved. ---

Clover is an orphan and has led a tough and chaotic life. No stability. No money. No friends. He trusts no one.

His already miserable life takes a nosedive when he ends up in the hands of a human trafficking gang. Someone has placed a request for a young albino man, and Clover is to become the property of a mysterious buyer who will stop at nothing to satisfy their depraved desire. Clover’s fate seems sealed until four bounty hunters appear to take out his captors and accidentally save him.

The four mercenaries want to move on, but when Clover pleads for protection, they offer it to him at a price. In the beginning, the arrangement is all kinds of shady, but as he gets to know the four men who’ve taken him on a wild ride, his developing feelings might become as dangerous as the elusive buyer.

But can a relationship with four such different men even work? Men who kill for a living? Men so full of contradictions?

Tank. The massive ex-soldier eager to be Clover’s Daddy.

Pyro. Wild, tattooed, with a filthy mouth and an itch for violence.

Boar. Ginger, bearded, a big teddy bear who can turn into a grizzly.

Drake. Dark and dangerous, with a tongue as sharp as his knives.

Can these men provide him with the love and security he craves? Or has Clover made the worst mistake of his life?

*

THEIR BOUNTY is a dark gay harem contemporary romance, book 1 in the “Four Mercenaries” trilogy. The story contains scenes of explicit violence, offensive language, morally ambiguous characters and lots of scorching hot, emotional, explicit scenes.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS:
Themes: abduction, polyamory, mercenaries, bounty hunters, albinism, commitment issues, indecent proposal, dark past, male bonding, human trafficking, size difference, enemies to lovers, danger, alpha male, found family, distrust, shared, victim and protector

About K.A. Merikan

K.A. Merikan are a team of writers who try not to suck at adulting, with some success. Always eager to explore the murky waters of the weird and wonderful, K.A. Merikan don’t follow fixed formulas and want each of their books to be a surprise for those who choose to hop on for the ride.

K.A. Merikan have a few sweeter M/M romances as well, but they specialize in the dark, dirty, and dangerous side of M/M, full of bikers, bad boys, mafiosi, and scorching hot romance.

FACEBOOK PROFILE - K.A. MERIKAN’S TWITTER (RUN BY KAT) - AGNES MERIKAN’S TWITTER - K.A. MERIKAN ON GOODREADS - PINTEREST - M/F ROMANCE BY MISS MERIKAN

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