This Moody Bastard [Suncoast Society]

I've read a great number of books by author Tymber Dalton and find this one to be a great book in the series. This book makes you feel for the characters as they work through emotions concerning events and decisions that were made. Also though you get to laugh along the way with them. I already can't wait for the next book in the series.

This Moody Bastard begins as another of Ms. Dalton's holiday-themed BDSM private party books. But this time it's more than just about the party (the "Kinky (Vibrating) Eggstravaganza Party," for Easter, of course). The tale expands beyond the normal kinky party fun & frivolity & delves deeper into the lives of Cali, Max & Sean, last heard from in Happy Spank Patrick's Day. If you've read that book, you'll remember they're considering a momentous decision that, if they go through with it, will change their lives forever, They know they're not ready to have children, not now, not ever. Rather than keep Cali on birth control & deal with the potential complications from that, Max & Sean are thinking about vasectomies. But this will be permanent. There won't be any going back. They need to be certain this is what they truly want. In the days leading up to the party, once again hosted by Cali, Max & Sean, the trio are as busy as proverbial "bunnies." Two Crafty Bastards, their online BDSM toy/equipment store, is ramping up for the holiday. Cali's about to tear out her hair with Sean's antics, insane ideas for the website header, promotions & just about everything else! But despite his shenanigans, Sean's just not Sean. He's the carefree, playful, free spirit of the three. Lately he just hasn't been himself. Even when Cali surprises him with arrangements to act as a demo rope bunny with Leah at Venture & the promise of some really great over-the-top costume shots for the website header (something Sean would normally be dancing for joy about), he's just...not. Something's obviously bothering him. Moodiness is just NOT Sean. Cali & Max are concerned but even Sean can't verbalize what's wrong. The following Friday, just a little over two weeks from the party, Sean & Max are ready for their vasectomies. All three have done a lot of soul searching & have talked about all the possibilities. They all know that constant communication, completely open & honest conversation & totally forthright opinions, no matter how hard the decision, are absolutely key to successful polyamorous & BDSM relationships. Since theirs is both, communication is all the more important. Being truthful, open & willing to lay their deepest feelings out in the open for each other, they make the decision to move forward. So, with Cali driving, Max & Sean make their vasectomies a reality. A few hours later, all three are home, the procedures done & the pressure seemingly off. But in the ensuing weeks, as the men heal & the three prepare for the party, emotions run high & pop out at the most unexpected times. Cali keeps asking the men if they're really okay with their decision. Both Max & Sean, separately & together, wonder if Cali really knows her own mind. Each one is convinced that he or she will never be parent material. It's their love, devotion & care for each other that makes them question whether the decision was right for the other two. Then the past returns to haunt all three. Cali's ex, Shane, returns to town. The man she devoted 8 long years to, who ran off & left her homeless and penniless, returns with a new woman on his arm, wanting his membership at Venture reinstated. As if that wasn't bad enough, Sean's & Max's ex also makes a reappearance. The very last thing that Sean & Max want in their heads is the sight of Lydia. She destroyed their lives years before. Can Cali, Max & Sean put their past behind them for good & move forward? Will they regret the decisions they've made? The future seems so uncertain. They've worked so long & hard to make not only their business a success but to build their lives & love into something so very unique & precious. Surely one, two, or even three "moody bastards" can work this out, can't they? The entire Suncoast Society series is amazing! This Moody Bastard is another worthy addition to the series. If you enjoy erotic BDSM romances, well- developed characters, real-life situations & genuine emotions of all kinds, I recommend This Moody Bastard. I give it my highest recommendation without reservation!