He can appear cruel from a casual glance as he keeps Grif off balance, but his love for Grif is a living, breathing element and they work together to form an incredible partnership. His needs are intense and those needs comprise a good component of who he is. Grif is more confident than we’ve seen him and it’s that confidence that fights with his submissive tendencies. Grif has always felt defined by his shortcoming, but Wes knows how strong Grif truly is. They have a truly special and unique commitment where they have evolved individually and as a couple. Present day Wes and Grif are solid in their relationship. This book, like its predecessor, is told in non-linear fashion, but the shifts in time happen less often and the stories told are designed to build upon each other to capture the essence of Wes.

Now the above synopsis captures the basic framework of the story, but it cannot capture the emotion and the layering of the characters that Tonlet masterfully weaves together. This book comes after Grif’s Toy and is best enjoyed read in order. I have read all of his published work and while they are all special, the storytelling here shines ever so much brighter. Joseph Lance Tonlet offers an amazing novel with Wes’ Denial. But Wes knows he’s keeping secrets he’s not as secure as he leads Grif to believe, and the lies of omission could forever break the unwavering trust Grif has in him. From experimenting in high school, to the Marines, to training with a Master Dom, Wes learned what he needed in a partner as well as what he could offer. It was a long path for Wes to discover who he was and what his needs were. But the combination of his softer side and his love for Grif gives their relationship balance and exactly what they both need. Grif feeds Wes’ darker side, that side that likes to inflict pain and the side that knows Grif’s tears are a true gift.

Every day, Wes can’t believe that Grif, who prides himself on being confident in his work life, hands control over to Wes. Wes has found Grif, the man that can give him everything and the man he wants to give everything to. Buy Link: Amazon | All Romance | Amazon UK

Wes' Denial by Joseph Lance Tonlet