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A Real Man #10
Blacksmith
Steel isn’t the only thing that’s hard.
MADDIE
Deacon was older than me, but I wanted him regardless. He had this raw edge to him, this primal aura surrounding him that made me feel wholly feminine. He was the epitome of a man…a real man. Even his profession was masculine: a blacksmith. I had no doubt he knew how to work his hands over a woman, how to use them to make her feel the soft and hard sides of him.
What I wanted was for him to be my first…my only.
DEACON
She thought I didn’t see her watching me, that I didn’t know she wanted me.
I knew, and I wanted her with a fierceness that rivaled anything else.
What Maddie didn’t know was I’d already claimed her. There was no other woman for me but her. I was a possessive bastard, territorial when it came to her. The time had finally come to make her mine. I’d show her how primal I really was, how rough I liked it, how much I wanted to make her scream my name. I’d show her how a man took care of his woman in all the ways that counted.
She’d be mine. Only mine.
Warning: You like your heroes with a touch of caveman? Look no further because Deacon has it going on. He’s all man, and then some. Hold on tight because this story packs a punch, being unbelievable in the best of ways and having insta-everything.
MADDIE
Deacon was older than me, but I wanted him regardless. He had this raw edge to him, this primal aura surrounding him that made me feel wholly feminine. He was the epitome of a man…a real man. Even his profession was masculine: a blacksmith. I had no doubt he knew how to work his hands over a woman, how to use them to make her feel the soft and hard sides of him.
What I wanted was for him to be my first…my only.
DEACON
She thought I didn’t see her watching me, that I didn’t know she wanted me.
I knew, and I wanted her with a fierceness that rivaled anything else.
What Maddie didn’t know was I’d already claimed her. There was no other woman for me but her. I was a possessive bastard, territorial when it came to her. The time had finally come to make her mine. I’d show her how primal I really was, how rough I liked it, how much I wanted to make her scream my name. I’d show her how a man took care of his woman in all the ways that counted.
She’d be mine. Only mine.
Warning: You like your heroes with a touch of caveman? Look no further because Deacon has it going on. He’s all man, and then some. Hold on tight because this story packs a punch, being unbelievable in the best of ways and having insta-everything.
88 pages, Paperback
First published February 19, 2017
About the author
Jenika Snow
421 books8,451 followersJenika Snow is a USA Today Bestselling Author, and has been a published writer since 2009.
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She can be found at:
www.jenikasnow.com
FB: www.facebook.com/jenikasnow
Twitter: twitter.com/jenikasnow
Email: [email protected]
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February 15, 2017
Man do I L-O-V-E this series...
Just another fabulous SUPER SHORT -- NEED TO CHANGE MY PANTIES HOT -- INSTA LOVE -- VIRGIN HEROINE -- CELIBATE HERO -- OLDER MAN - YOUNGER WOMAN -- SWEET AS PIE EPILOGUE read.
Two thumbs up from yours truly.
March 17, 2017
I had to give an extra star for book cover originality. I honestly could not stop laughing with this cover. I think the guy looks like a psycho.
Anyway, the rest of the book did not really work for me. It was just OK. Fast and dirty, but I did not feel like it.
I am still reading the series though. They are perfect little breaks from reality :)
Anyway, the rest of the book did not really work for me. It was just OK. Fast and dirty, but I did not feel like it.
I am still reading the series though. They are perfect little breaks from reality :)
February 22, 2017
Another hit
Jenika Snow is hitting the nail on the head with this series! Smoldering hot and instalove! I love these "Real Men" - devoted loving, faithful and head over heals for their women- exactly what a REAL MAN is! The icing on the cake was a fantastic epilogue- thanks for listening to what we want Ms Snow!
Jenika Snow is hitting the nail on the head with this series! Smoldering hot and instalove! I love these "Real Men" - devoted loving, faithful and head over heals for their women- exactly what a REAL MAN is! The icing on the cake was a fantastic epilogue- thanks for listening to what we want Ms Snow!
July 11, 2017
The story is really good. It's light with no drama at all. I loved this series and I'm glad to know the author plans to write more stories. I hope she never stops.
The story is about Deacon and Maddie.
She's a college student and she always walks by on his shop on her way to her class. She thought he didn't notice her but he knew she's watching him and he's waiting if she'll come to him or do something but he's done waiting.
He's a blacksmith and owns the shop. It's his life until Maddie came.
He's very territorial and it's cute. He even tried to be a gentleman because he thought it's the right thing to do and he's really a good man.
It has a sweet epilogue.
SAFETY:
The story is about Deacon and Maddie.
She's a college student and she always walks by on his shop on her way to her class. She thought he didn't notice her but he knew she's watching him and he's waiting if she'll come to him or do something but he's done waiting.
He's a blacksmith and owns the shop. It's his life until Maddie came.
He's very territorial and it's cute. He even tried to be a gentleman because he thought it's the right thing to do and he's really a good man.
It has a sweet epilogue.
SAFETY:
April 2, 2017
2 stars!
My second book in the "real man series" and I didn't hate or love, it was just an ok read. Can't quite put my finger on what was missing I think I just didn't feel the connection between the MC. It was plenty smutty and I do love my OTT, possessive alpha males with insta love and all, but unfortunately this one just didn't hit the spot.
My second book in the "real man series" and I didn't hate or love, it was just an ok read. Can't quite put my finger on what was missing I think I just didn't feel the connection between the MC. It was plenty smutty and I do love my OTT, possessive alpha males with insta love and all, but unfortunately this one just didn't hit the spot.
February 22, 2017
3 ENJOYABLE STARS
Maddie consumed me, owned me, and I’d possess every part of her until she knew that she was it for me…that she was mine.
So this book, was it good?
Yes
Was it great?
No
Would I read it again?
No
Would I read more from this series?
Maybe, it will be a case by case.
Best lines in the book for me was
She’s mine. All I wanted to do was devour every part of her.
"I want you to scream my name as I’m balls-deep in you, holding you down, making you get off all over my cock.”
Worst lines, I had none!
For me, it was just the feeling of being let down by the fact for all their hot claiming of love and wanting each other, I found that very disappointing!
I'm just saying that until that moment, it's fantasy smut!
And when that happened, it was kind of like an injection of realism in my daydream.
For me, it was kind of like when I have that reoccurring dream of a hot pool guy giving me a full body massage and then having my kids splashing me with cold water while I'm laying by the pool during a summer heat wave!
That's it for me and my sick twisted fantasy life.
Great news is that it was safe from everything and everyone. No triggers even safe sex.
So all is right in the world...expect for in my fantasy.... to be continued.
Maddie consumed me, owned me, and I’d possess every part of her until she knew that she was it for me…that she was mine.
So this book, was it good?
Yes
Was it great?
No
Would I read it again?
No
Would I read more from this series?
Maybe, it will be a case by case.
Best lines in the book for me was
She’s mine. All I wanted to do was devour every part of her.
"I want you to scream my name as I’m balls-deep in you, holding you down, making you get off all over my cock.”
Worst lines, I had none!
For me, it was just the feeling of being let down by the fact for all their hot claiming of love and wanting each other, I found that very disappointing!
I'm just saying that until that moment, it's fantasy smut!
And when that happened, it was kind of like an injection of realism in my daydream.
For me, it was kind of like when I have that reoccurring dream of a hot pool guy giving me a full body massage and then having my kids splashing me with cold water while I'm laying by the pool during a summer heat wave!
That's it for me and my sick twisted fantasy life.
Great news is that it was safe from everything and everyone. No triggers even safe sex.
So all is right in the world...expect for in my fantasy.... to be continued.
December 29, 2017
I absolutely LOVE this series. These guys are all growly and "MINE" just how I like it. I didn't like this one quite as much as Viking but it was still good.
"She was so sweet, so soft. Compared to me she was an angel and I a demon. I wasn’t letting her go."~Deacon
“I’m not letting you go, Maddie. From the moment I saw you, from the moment I knew what I was feeling for you wouldn’t be pushed back, I knew that you’d be mine.”~Deacon
February 20, 2017
This was one sexy read. I'm loving the real man series. I can't tell which one is my favorite.
February 21, 2017
Okay, its nothing wrong with this book. Then why only 3 stars? I guess because I just wasn't for sweet read today. But if you are looking for quick, insta with caveman alpha hero, you need to OneClick it now.
February 21, 2017
It just wasn't my favorite.
August 31, 2017
Short, insta attraction novel between the blacksmith Deacon and innocent Maddie.
Sweet, smutty quick read with a cute epilogue.
Wasn't much to it.
Safe
3/5
(The review is short, because well, the book is too)
Sweet, smutty quick read with a cute epilogue.
Wasn't much to it.
Safe
3/5
(The review is short, because well, the book is too)
February 20, 2017
ARC Received in exchange for an honest review
Maddie walks past Deacon's shop every and she is fascinated with the sexy hot blacksmith. What she doesn't know is that Deacon watches her too.
And he is tired of waiting for her to talk to him, so he is going after her.
Loved this one. It was hot and so full of sexual tension between them. I love that Deacon is described as a hot sexy muscled guy.
Definitely a favorite
Maddie walks past Deacon's shop every and she is fascinated with the sexy hot blacksmith. What she doesn't know is that Deacon watches her too.
And he is tired of waiting for her to talk to him, so he is going after her.
Loved this one. It was hot and so full of sexual tension between them. I love that Deacon is described as a hot sexy muscled guy.
Definitely a favorite
March 15, 2017
Well, then. The covers for this series are the best!
This addition feature a great alpha hero who is really sweet and steadfast. I love that the heroes of this series aren't man whores. So, refreshing.
They are really into the heroines and this book is particular hot. There is a virgin fetish that I don't like much but overall this is perfect bite of erotic romance with longing, dating, and a wonderful HEA in the epilogue. Yea, Epilogues!
This addition feature a great alpha hero who is really sweet and steadfast. I love that the heroes of this series aren't man whores. So, refreshing.
They are really into the heroines and this book is particular hot. There is a virgin fetish that I don't like much but overall this is perfect bite of erotic romance with longing, dating, and a wonderful HEA in the epilogue. Yea, Epilogues!
March 8, 2017
Fast and to the point. 3 stars
November 21, 2017
alexa yokken okuyom bunu da.
demirci mod on.
demirci mod on.
February 9, 2024
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½
Maddie (h) + Deacon (H)
✔ Blacksmith Shop Owner (H)/ College Student (h)
✔ Small-town
✔ Older Man/ Younger Woman
✔ Insta-love
✔ Celibate H/ Virgin h
✔ No Cheating/ No OP Drama
✔ HEA with Epilogue
Maddie (h) + Deacon (H)
✔ Blacksmith Shop Owner (H)/ College Student (h)
✔ Small-town
✔ Older Man/ Younger Woman
✔ Insta-love
✔ Celibate H/ Virgin h
✔ No Cheating/ No OP Drama
✔ HEA with Epilogue
February 22, 2017
Another quick steamy read from Jenika Snow with an over-the-top Alpha male who gets his girl.
Maddie is a student in a local college and from the moment she saw Deacon in his shop, she was gone. He began to consume her thoughts and she wanted, no, needed him.
Deacon was perfect, he knew Maddie thought that he didn't notice her but he did, how could he not? So his possessive side made the decision for both of them and ended the waiting game. Which was the best decision he could make because it ended in them being HEA.
The sexual tension was off the hook, the bantering was entertaining and who said romance was died?
Maddie is a student in a local college and from the moment she saw Deacon in his shop, she was gone. He began to consume her thoughts and she wanted, no, needed him.
Deacon was perfect, he knew Maddie thought that he didn't notice her but he did, how could he not? So his possessive side made the decision for both of them and ended the waiting game. Which was the best decision he could make because it ended in them being HEA.
The sexual tension was off the hook, the bantering was entertaining and who said romance was died?
February 27, 2017
A Real SEXY Man!
I love this series by Jenika Snow. They all have my favorite formula of OTT possessive alpha males, virgin young female, and insta-love. And all the books can be read as standalone since none of the characters overlaps across books.
I love this series by Jenika Snow. They all have my favorite formula of OTT possessive alpha males, virgin young female, and insta-love. And all the books can be read as standalone since none of the characters overlaps across books.
February 21, 2017
4.5/5
Hot fast safe read
Insta love OTT alpha male
Celibate H
Virgin h
A must read!
Hot fast safe read
Insta love OTT alpha male
Celibate H
Virgin h
A must read!
March 4, 2017
Nothing dreadfully bad, but......boring MCs and dull sex.
March 20, 2017
I'm starting to realize that if you have nothing nice to say, there's nothing to say.
June 12, 2020
We back with another real man!! This one was pretty short novella most of these are under 80 pages ;) so if you want a quick read and little steam here you go.
Deacon lord... blacksmith never looked so good lol he was a true alpha he has been spying Maddie who has been checking him out everytime she passes by his jobsite now he's taking what's his;) I won't give to much away with this since they are super fast pace.
No ow/om drama, No cheating, Sexy times, virgin gal and been celibate for ages and no manwhore
Recommend- yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐
Instalove/lust
Older/younger couple
No condom
Safe
Hea
Epilouge
Deacon lord... blacksmith never looked so good lol he was a true alpha he has been spying Maddie who has been checking him out everytime she passes by his jobsite now he's taking what's his;) I won't give to much away with this since they are super fast pace.
No ow/om drama, No cheating, Sexy times, virgin gal and been celibate for ages and no manwhore
Recommend- yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐
Instalove/lust
Older/younger couple
No condom
Safe
Hea
Epilouge
February 21, 2017
Finished within an hour!
First, can we all take a moment to appreciate that cover?!? I mean, come on!! That's like the worst tease.. but wait until you meet the man behind that. Ooofffff get your panties ready ladies. This is one sexy man, including all the dirt and grime - ep!!
Okay now that my moment is over, off to the review lol
Great story, beautifully crafted characters and such a sexy read. It achieved what it promised as I knew it would. Jenika Snow never fails to give us her version of alpha men, REAL men, and this Blacksmith was not an exception.
I loved how they met, and how their first date ended up..
Their connection was palpable and so very sexy...
Love between one another blossomed at a pace that never had me straying of the page. I never put my kindle down, and even though it was a very short read, it delivered powerfully.
I know I shouldn't wish this because this was a story that was meant to turn out this way, but the only thing that was missing for me personally, was the full connection between them. The writing is impeccable - HUGE Jenika Snow fan - but selfishly I wish we had more! I wanted more of their fun dates... their banter... that alpha possessiveness we only saw a glimpse off ALL the way throughout.. more of the fun scenes they would have at his workplace... Sorry, I am just thinking out loud here.
The story as a whole, was well rounded. It gave as an ending that made us smile with happiness. BUT I loved these characters so much that I wish there was more..
Thank you Jenika for once again creating a BEAUTIFUL and very fucking SEXY alpha with his girl that I would love to have as a bestie!
<3
First, can we all take a moment to appreciate that cover?!? I mean, come on!! That's like the worst tease.. but wait until you meet the man behind that. Ooofffff get your panties ready ladies. This is one sexy man, including all the dirt and grime - ep!!
Okay now that my moment is over, off to the review lol
Great story, beautifully crafted characters and such a sexy read. It achieved what it promised as I knew it would. Jenika Snow never fails to give us her version of alpha men, REAL men, and this Blacksmith was not an exception.
I loved how they met, and how their first date ended up..
Their connection was palpable and so very sexy...
Love between one another blossomed at a pace that never had me straying of the page. I never put my kindle down, and even though it was a very short read, it delivered powerfully.
I know I shouldn't wish this because this was a story that was meant to turn out this way, but the only thing that was missing for me personally, was the full connection between them. The writing is impeccable - HUGE Jenika Snow fan - but selfishly I wish we had more! I wanted more of their fun dates... their banter... that alpha possessiveness we only saw a glimpse off ALL the way throughout.. more of the fun scenes they would have at his workplace... Sorry, I am just thinking out loud here.
The story as a whole, was well rounded. It gave as an ending that made us smile with happiness. BUT I loved these characters so much that I wish there was more..
Thank you Jenika for once again creating a BEAUTIFUL and very fucking SEXY alpha with his girl that I would love to have as a bestie!
<3
February 17, 2017
Maddie is walking home from school and as her usual routine she stops and watches Deacon Mcknight, hammering steel and being all sweaty, instantly wet panties. She is obsessed with him.
Deacon is a blacksmith and works with steel, he knows when she's watching him and he intends to make her his soon. He won't wait much longer.
I love, love, love The Real Man Series. All alpha, dominant and obsessed men who mark their women in every possible.
Deacon is a blacksmith and works with steel, he knows when she's watching him and he intends to make her his soon. He won't wait much longer.
I love, love, love The Real Man Series. All alpha, dominant and obsessed men who mark their women in every possible.
February 11, 2018
Blacksmith is prety tame and a rather dull read when compared it with Lumberjack and Arrogant. I love the cover, and i expect the story to be just as gritty (and dirty) as the man on the cover. But it turns out to be just a 'meh' stuff.
Want to read
October 7, 2019Hot…hot….and more HOT. I liked the chemistry between these two. I really felt it there. Just a short hot steamy read….gotta love those.
May 22, 2017
Good, hot, steaming read!
May 12, 2022
This was cute, college schoolgirl Maddie and big, bad blacksmith Deacon. All of the insta-love, insta-lust vibes this series is known for!
October 2, 2022
Another short and sweet read. With Jenika’s signature alpha possessive men who is all about their woman.
I enjoyed this one, especially that sweet epilogue.
I enjoyed this one, especially that sweet epilogue.
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