The Edge by SJD Peterson

Submissive Joshua has struggled with his addiction to pain for years—something Dom Nash knew when he took Joshua on. Nash also knew their path wouldn’t be an easy one, but through commitment and determination, he peels back Joshua’s layers one by one, revealing a horrific history of abuse and neglect that spans Joshua’s entire life. Nash wants nothing more than to gain Joshua’s trust and help him find the happiness that’s eluded him so long.

Providing structure and discipline is only part of what Joshua will need on his way to recovery. He’ll need the help of Dr. Hobson and their close friends at the Underground BDSM Club to help hold Joshua together as he faces the trauma of his past. It’ll push him to the edge, but Nash will be there to keep him from falling into the abyss of despair, and if Joshua can come out on the other side, he’ll be a step closer to wholeness, healing, and happiness.

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Angie – ☆☆☆
3.5 stars

Third book in the series and I liked the book, I just didn't love it. While there was hot sex, which I LOVE, there was a lot of inner monologue, which I hate. I need dialogue between the characters. If I can't connect to Nash or Joshua, that makes it hard for me to get into the story and love it. There was a lot these two needed to work out and they had one hell of a bumpy ride. I am eagerly awaiting to see what's next in the series.

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SJD PETERSON, better known as Jo, is an Amazon bestselling and award winning author of gay romance. Her books have received starred reviews in USA Today.

Jo currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina, having had enough of the Michigan winters to last her a lifetime. She has no idea where she’ll end up next but wherever she goes, it will be snow and ice-free.

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Going Off Grid by SJD Peterson

Clay and Elliott are working toward a dream—working sixty-hour weeks for one of the oil companies that recently sprung up in North Dakota. The pay is good, but is it a fair trade for never seeing each other? The point becomes moot when the company folds, like so many others, and the couple is left with a difficult choice.

Should they find comparable work somewhere else, or is it time to throw caution to the wind and go after their goal—years earlier than they intended?

What they’ve always wanted is to be together and have time to enjoy it, so they follow their hearts. They’re going off the grid and fixing up an old cabin so they can be self-sufficient. But when they go from all the conveniences of the modern world to outhouses, solar power, a shoestring budget, and more mosquitos than they ever thought possible, will they find there’s such a thing as too much time together?

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Angela – ☆☆☆
Nope. No way. No how. Not me. Never gonna happen. Nooooooooo. There is absolutely no way I would ever consider going off grid to live in a cabin in the woods, with no electricity, no modern plumbing, and no internet. I’m the girl who will die early in the post-apocalyptic world because I am spoiled by modern conveniences. The idea of living off the grid only appeals to me after multiple bottles of wine and in my entertainment, hence my signing up to review Going Off Grid for our blog. Now that I’ve got all that out of my system, on to the review…

I actually enjoyed Going Off Grid quite a bit. I liked seeing Clay and Elliott work together to get the cabin ready for full-time habitation. Also entertaining were Elliott’s efforts to distract Clay from their long to-do list from time to time. The men certainly had their fair share of obstacles to overcome, some of which tested the strength of their commitment to living off grid and to each other. Despite that, I never felt like I actually got to know either of the men. Peterson relies upon a seven-year relationship and history to forge the bond between the men, and this kind of built-in history is an approach that I like in novellas because it makes it easier for me to believe in their love. In this case, however, it was as if there was too much reliance on their shared history, with the author not sharing much about the men outside of their present-day interactions and inner musings. I never doubted that Clay and Elliott loved each other, but I didn’t feel as fully invested in them or their story as much as I expected to be.

I’m a novella lover. I love full-length novels as well, but there are times when I want to read but don’t have more than a couple hours of reading time available and this is when I tend to look for a novella. Keeping that in mind, this is one of those rare times that I wish a novella had been fleshed out more and expanded into a full-length book so that I could have seen more character development, gotten to know the characters better, and been more invested in their outcome. Don’t get me wrong, Peterson has penned an entertaining novella and one I’m certainly glad I had the opportunity to read, making Going Off Grid a solid three-star read for me. It’s just that I needed a bit more from the characters to connect with them.

SJD PETERSON, better known as Jo, is a bestselling and award-winning author of gay romance. She lives in Michigan with her Itty Bitty Kitty and Little Man. She does her best writing when under pressure of deadlines and at 3:00 a.m. when the world is quiet. Jo loves to tell stories about real people with real flaws. The happily ever after isn’t guaranteed unless it’s earned through hard work and growth. Oh, but when it comes, the rewards are all the better!

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Tag Team by SJD Peterson

Following the death of their sub, the former owners of the Guards of Folsom, Robert “Bobby” Alcott and Rig Beckworth, were left to pick up the pieces as best they could. After seven years, these two Doms are ready to move on and find the boy who will complete them. Their painful past comes crashing back when they meet Mason Howard, a submissive who just weeks ago lost his Doms in a car accident.

Reeling from overwhelming grief that’s complicated by a severe social anxiety disorder, Mason can barely leave his home. When Rig and Bobby find him, he’s hit rock bottom, believing life is no longer worth living. Bobby and Rig set out to prove the younger man wrong. Fate has brought the three men together, but they’ll have to face the pain of fear and loss head-on before they can all truly live again.

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Veronica – ☆☆☆☆
When we first meet sub Mason, he has just lost both of his doms in a car accident and is drowning in grief. Early on the story is very emotional, and Mason writes a goodbye note that brought me to tears.

I love the way Bobby and Rig take Mason under their wings and take care of him, putting their own lives and desires on hold to do what is best for Mason, including getting him expert help. It is obvious that Bobby and Rig have deeper feelings for Mason and even though Mason may never return those feelings, they still do everything they can to help him.

There were no surprises in this story and the way it played was what I expected. But I didn’t mind a bit. This is a comforting story for me, full of love and care, and of course, some sexy scenes too. Tag Team is a lovely story and I definitely need to find time to read more books in this series.

SJD PETERSON, better known as Jo, is a bestselling and award-winning author of gay romance. She lives in Michigan with her Itty Bitty Kitty and Little Man. She does her best writing when under pressure of deadlines and at 3:00 a.m. when the world is quiet. Jo loves to tell stories about real people with real flaws. The happily ever after isn’t guaranteed unless it’s earned through hard work and growth. Oh, but when it comes, the rewards are all the better!

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Something's Brewing at Joe's by SJD Peterson Audiobook Review

The promise of a dream job lures Murphy to Tampa, but he arrives to the rude awakening that the offer is on hold. Now he’s got two choices: slink back to Michigan with his tail between his legs or stay and look for work. Things perk up when he goes into a coffee shop and learns the owner is looking for someone to renovate the apartment above it. He happily takes the job, only later realizing he’s met Joe Sterling, Kaffeinate’s proprietor, before… when they hooked up at a club Murphy’s first night in Tampa.

Murphy and Joe are both proud, passionate, and outspoken. Neither is looking for a relationship, though they can’t deny they go together as well as coffee and doughnuts, in spite of their tempers. But that’s before Joe learns Murphy will be working for the corporation he believes is harming local businesses and the environment—and if Murphy will be supporting it, Joe wants nothing to do with him, dooming any possibility of an unexpected happy ending.

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Length: 7 hrs, 29 mins
Narrator: Chase Johnson

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Rachael – ☆☆☆☆
I love pretty much anything S.J.D. Peterson writes, and this was no exception. I love that her characters don't always make the right choices and they don't always do things perfectly. They are human and make mistakes and it makes the story so captivating.

I listened to the audiobook version of this and the loss of the star comes from that more so than the actual story. At the beginning of the book, I really just had a hard time with the narrator and distinguishing between the main characters. There was also background noise that was quite distracting at times.

Other than that, I love that we got a sweet romance even if it was a bit fast-paced for me. It kind of seemed like the relationship went from just two men sleeping together because they can't keep their hands to themselves to someone issuing the L word, and I didn't feel like their relationship had really gotten to that point since it seemed like more than 90% of their time together was between the sheets and we didn't see much evolving in the relationship they had.

The plotline was definitely interesting and not expected from how the story started.

SJD PETERSON, better known as Jo, is a bestselling and award-winning author of gay romance. She lives in Michigan with her Itty Bitty Kitty and Little Man. She does her best writing when under pressure of deadlines and at 3:00 a.m. when the world is quiet. Jo loves to tell stories about real people with real flaws. The happily ever after isn’t guaranteed unless it’s earned through hard work and growth. Oh, but when it comes, the rewards are all the better!

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Chase Johnson

I am a character voice actor who has had four years of amateur and professional experience. I've worked on independent video games, animated shorts and radio dramas. With a focus on characterization, my goal is to breathe life into the players of your stories.

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Remember When by SJD Peterson

Life is simple and hopeful in youth. Luke and Nelson are best friends exploring their budding sexuality. They have big plans for the future, and nothing can stand in their way or tear them apart—except a family move that puts a continent between them.

Ten years later Luke and Nelson meet again, but nothing is simple anymore. As strong as the attraction remains, obligations and expectations come between them as Luke is forced to honor family responsibilities over the desires of his heart.

Impossibly fate sees fit to offer them a last opportunity to see what might have been. Will the third time be the charm, or is trust so badly broken it is impossible to repair? Can they recapture the innocent love they once knew and make up for all the wasted years? In a love story that spans half a lifetime, two friends destined for each other will have to fight hard for their happily ever after.

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Angie – ☆☆☆☆
This book had me flipping and flopping. At times I really liked it and at other times I just wanted it to be over. The up and down of these two, the love that they both had for each other but something always got in the way. There is a lot of sex, which I always enjoy, but there was also a lot of heartbreak and then I would cry. UGH. Why???? Why did these two have to go through so much crap? This book spans a lot of years and I know this stuff happens in real life, but good god!!! There was finally a happily ever after, which was great, but man that was an emotional rollercoaster for sure!!

SJD PETERSON, better known as Jo, is a bestselling and award-winning author of gay romance. She lives in Michigan with her Itty Bitty Kitty and Little Man. She does her best writing when under pressure of deadlines and at 3:00 a.m. when the world is quiet. Jo loves to tell stories about real people with real flaws. The happily ever after isn’t guaranteed unless it’s earned through hard work and growth. Oh, but when it comes, the rewards are all the better!

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Something's Brewing at Joe's by SJD Peterson

The promise of a dream job lures Murphy to Tampa, but he arrives to the rude awakening that the offer is on hold. Now he’s got two choices: slink back to Michigan with his tail between his legs or stay and look for work. Things perk up when he goes into a coffee shop and learns the owner is looking for someone to renovate the apartment above it. He happily takes the job, only later realizing he’s met Joe Sterling, Kaffeinate’s proprietor, before… when they hooked up at a club Murphy’s first night in Tampa.

Murphy and Joe are both proud, passionate, and outspoken. Neither is looking for a relationship, though they can’t deny they go together as well as coffee and doughnuts, in spite of their tempers. But that’s before Joe learns Murphy will be working for the corporation he believes is harming local businesses and the environment—and if Murphy will be supporting it, Joe wants nothing to do with him, dooming any possibility of an unexpected happy ending.

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Sarah – ☆☆☆☆
Mmm – a cozy local coffee shop, a home renovation, and a little bit of suspense make for a fun romance. I’ve got a thing for romances that start with an anonymous hookup and the one-night stand that starts this book is definitely memorable.

Murphy and Joe are well matched. The relaxed coffee shop owner is an unlikely partner for the driven, detail-oriented contractor, but they complement each other well. This is a steamy read and there is possibly more sex than character or relationship development and a good deal of character and relationship development through sex. But these two are hot together and parts of this book push towards erotica territory.

Beyond the heat, this story is actually a little bit slow. I enjoyed the characters in the coffee shop and I was glad for the suspense storyline that picks up at the end. Murphy and Joe are pretty believable as men who fancy each other, but part of that believability comes with a lack of a relationship trajectory or any sense of urgency. I enjoyed Murphy’s renovation work and I liked the more complicated storyline around his work situation.

This is sweet, fun, and very steamy. It doesn’t have the most clearly developed plot but I did enjoy the story and I really liked both Murphy and Joe.


Angie – ☆☆☆☆
Murphy can't believe his luck when he moves to Florida and his dream job has been put on hold. With little money to his name, he has to find something and fast because he doesn't want to go back home. Joe owns a coffee shop and is a workaholic. When these two meet and hook up, the chemistry if off the charts! There is loads of sex in this book, which I happen to like. There is a little drama with Murphy and his job, which was wrapped up all nice with a little bow, which was a little unbelievable but it is a book. I did like both Murphy and Joe and even the secondary characters were good. If you are looking for a fast read, heavy on sex, and just a bit of drama, this book is for you.

SJD PETERSON, better known as Jo, is a bestselling and award-winning author of gay romance. She lives in Michigan with her Itty Bitty Kitty and Little Man. She does her best writing when under pressure of deadlines and at 3:00 a.m. when the world is quiet. Jo loves to tell stories about real people with real flaws. The happily ever after isn’t guaranteed unless it’s earned through hard work and growth. Oh, but when it comes, the rewards are all the better!

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Something's Brewing at Joe's by SJD Peterson to read and review.

Limitless by SJD Peterson

Even within the context of the Underground BDSM Club, Joshua’s desires are dark and extreme. Hopelessly addicted to pain and the high it gives him, he has no limits. Joshua would quite literally rather die than use a safeword, and he accepts that might be his fate. As much as he depends on others, he has yet to find a man who can gain his trust, and he has little hope that he ever will.

For Nash, acquiring Joshua from another Dom at the club is only the first step in what will be a long and arduous road to lure the young man back from the brink of self-destruction. He must do the impossible and win Joshua’s trust, and he must be the one to set limits in their exploration—something he’s unaccustomed to as a Dom. But Nash knows dominance doesn’t always mean pushing a submissive’s boundaries. It’s about establishing a bond and fulfilling another man’s needs. In Joshua’s case, he’ll have to strike a balance between meeting the young man’s expectations and drawing firm lines that will save Joshua from himself.

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Angie – ☆☆☆☆
I really liked this book. I liked Nash and Joshua and I liked the speed of the story. There was a buildup and we got to really know Joshua. You could tell Nash really cared about Joshua and wanted what was best for him and that he wanted a future. My only complaint about this book is the ending, it seemed abrupt and I felt like I was left hanging. I was expecting an epilogue or something. Maybe we will see more of these two in the next book? I hope so, because just when things were sorting out and getting good, the book just ended.

Characters: Well written
Sex: Yes
Religious: No
Would I recommend to others: Yes
More than one book in the series: Yes
Genre: M/M BDSM
Would I read more by this author: Yes


Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
3.5 stars
M/M BDSM
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This is the first book in the series that I have read.

Joshua is struggling... he has an owner who isn't altogether a favorite of Nash's. Troy is somewhat cavalier with his pets, and when Nash sees old scarring on Joshua, Nash jumps to a wrong conclusion.

Nash and Joshua have a bumpy start – Troy agrees to release Joshua from their contract, but only if someone will take Joshua on right away. Nash wants to be that person. However, Nash doesn't really know what makes Joshua tick – why he doesn't have limits.

While Joshua learns that not all doms are always taking, he also learns that what he perceives as his "calm" might not be calm at all.

Nash tries to help Joshua, but both realize that in order for this paring to work, they both must trust each other – to learn why their type of relationship works.

I do wish that this story had more to it – I felt that it was cut short. While I enjoyed the dynamic and the story flowed nicely, I think it would have been more effective if we had seen an epilogue at least. This story left too many questions.

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SJD PETERSON, better known as Jo, is a bestselling and award-winning author of gay romance. She lives in Michigan with her Itty Bitty Kitty and Little Man. She does her best writing when under pressure of deadlines and at 3:00 a.m. when the world is quiet. Jo loves to tell stories about real people with real flaws. The happily ever after isn’t guaranteed unless it’s earned through hard work and growth. Oh, but when it comes, the rewards are all the better!

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Limitless (The Underground Club #2) by SJD Peterson to read and review.

Override by SJD Peterson

Don’t judge a book by its cover…

At over six feet, with a body honed in the gym, auto worker Donavan Gregory is used to people assuming he’s a dominant top. Unfortunately, they’re wrong, and Donavan’s desire to explore his submissive side goes unfulfilled.

Smaller and older than Donavan, Doctor Seth Manning might not look like a typical dominant, but when the two men meet at Pride, Donavan realized Seth might be his perfect counterpart. The trouble is, Donavan doesn’t have as much experience with the BDSM world as he’d like. What could an educated, handsome, and confident man like Seth possibly see in someone like him? Seth must convince him that despite the differences on the surface, when it comes to kinky fun and discovery, they’ll fit together just fine.

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Sarah – ☆☆☆☆
I’m in two minds about this book. Filled with hot sex scenes and some unthreatening BSDM for beginners, the sexual connection between Donovan and Seth is electric. But while I enjoyed Donovan’s introduction to the world of kink, I wasn’t convinced by the romantic relationship between the two men.

I enjoyed the physical role reversal – huge musclebound Donovan makes an unlikely sub for Seth. I liked the way BDSM was confined to the sexual relationship because I struggle with total power exchange relationships. There is an element of fun in Seth and Donovan’s relationship that separates this from so many more angsty BDSM books.

Blue collar Donovan is a likeable character, if a bit indecisive and anxious through this story. I liked his friendship with Cain, but I found myself wanting to know more about his past and more about him beyond his job, the gym, and Seth. Seth kept calling Donovan “smart” and “clever” but I’m not sure we ever get any evidence that Donovan has brains as well as brawn.

I struggled a bit more with Seth’s character. There are times he reads as much older than 32 and I didn’t like the paternal approach he took to Donovan at times. He is yet another completely unrealistic fictional doctor – eminent and respected even though he would barely be finished his OBGYN training at 32. His backstory is confusing. At one point he complains about owning a small house because of his student loans and shortly after he invites Donovan to his family’s mansion to meet his wealthy and supportive parents. Seth’s family is wonderful, though and they add some balance to Seth’s darker, kinkier side.

This is definitely a sexy read but I didn’t really warm to the characters or their relationship enough to enjoy the romance part of this story. However, I have to recommend it even if just for the power of Donovan and Seth’s very first, fully clothed, experience with ropes.


Angie – ☆☆☆☆
This isn’t your typical book by S.J.D. Peterson, but it was still really good. There was no angst, no drama really, just a really sweet love story. Donavan is a blue collar worker who has a submissive side he really wants to explore. Seth is a small, white collar worker who is a Dom all the way. These two are so good together, there is so much chemistry, and you can feel their emotions. The best part of the book was, of course, when Seth takes Donavan to a club and he lets Donavan take control, that was super-hot in so many ways. I loved how Seth’s family just adored Donavan and accepted him right away too. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book because the preview looked just as good!

Characters: Well written
Sex: Oh yeah!
Religious: No
Would I recommend to others: Yes
More than one book in the series: Yes
Genre: M/M light BDSM Romance
Would I read more by this author: Yes


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the first in a series, and I am definitely adding it to my list to look out for. I read a lot of books, but few authors have the confidence, and the ability to pull off a really simple, pleasing story without drama. There is every day angst, and certainly these two men are not perfect. But they are tolerant, they are honest with each other, and they have some great chemistry. That Donovan has thrown Seth into a spin and he forgets all his big bad Dom ways at times, is effective and endearing. That he is fun, and patient, and giving is entertaining and hot.

I have a suspicion that book two about pain-loving Jordan may not be such plain sailing, but variety is the spice of life!

SJD PETERSON, better known as Jo, is a bestselling and award-winning author of gay romance. She lives in Michigan with her Itty Bitty Kitty and Little Man. She does her best writing when under pressure of deadlines and at 3:00 a.m. when the world is quiet. Jo loves to tell stories about real people with real flaws. The happily ever after isn’t guaranteed unless it’s earned through hard work and growth. Oh, but when it comes, the rewards are all the better!

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Override (The Underground Club #1) by SJD Peterson to read and review.