Jerricho never expected to fall in love with Rex, the sexy, construction foreman, but he did. Too bad tradition forbids Jerry from marrying for love. Prince of the clandestine Anzuni demon clan, a Baelso (bearer of children), and a virgin at twenty-four, tradition dictates that Jerry marry a man chosen for him. Despite his soul-deep love for Rex, Jerry has no choice but to follow through with his obligation as prince and marry someone he doesn’t love.But Jerry isn’t prepared for his dominant, aggressive fiancé who is interested in marrying him only for the future title of king. Facing the reality that he will lose his virginity to the cold man, Jerry flees to Rex for one night of passion. When Jerry finds himself pregnant with Rex’s baby, however, the actions of his enraged fiancé release Jerry from his marriage obligation.
But just when Jerry believes he will marry for love, he and Rex are ripped away from life as they know it. Betrayals, kidnappings, cruel experiments, pregnant men, and the reappearance of the Anzuni’s greatest enemy force Jerry and Rex to fight for their lives, their love, and their unborn child...
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Cat gives this one 5 Meows with a 4 Purr heat index...
Jerricho is a demon prince on earth. He is destined to marry the man chosen by his parents on his twenty-fifth birthday and bear the heir to the throne. He is infatuated with his weekend boss. The day he meets his fiance Jerricho realizes he doesn't want to marry this mean arrogant man, even though he must Jerricho wants to lose his virginity to a man he cares about so he goes to Rex.
Things escalate from here. Jerry ends up pregnant even though he and Rex used condoms. Jerry is tried for treason among other things. He and Rex are taken to California to serve their sentence of studying the culture so Jerry can take over the throne when the time comes. This is where the twists start coming one after another. Just when you think things are going one way. Whoosh a twist, and it goes another. Poor Jerry early escapes a couple of times only to be recaptured causing, even more twists. You don't know who to trust.
The plot is good, and there are many subplots. I thought the story was good enough without the sex trade and all the erotic stuff, but that's just MYopinion.( this part could be a trigger with dubious consent) I am nit usually a big fan of M-Preg, but I think it worked in this book and I loved Jerricho the way he wanted his baby so much.
There are lots of characters that are intriguing. I loved Rex. He went out of his way to do what he could for Jerricho. I also loved Kieth Jericho's best friend and another demon. There were characters mentioned we didn't get much of that I would love to see their stories. I hope this turns into a series but hopefully not such a long book.
The only real issue I had was Jerry being a demon prince he had the power to freeze time, but it didn't work on his race. That pretty much made him powerless. The demons in this story were humans with horns and tails. I would have liked a been more for them. More powers and strength.
If you like demons, Mpreg, construction workers, mythology, suspense, erotica, don't mind sex slaves, drug induced sex, and like a great all over romance, you should enjoy this.
Guest post with Author Jake C Wallace...
Hey everyone I
want to thank Tammy for having me on the blog to share the repub of Jerricho’s Freedom. This was first
published by Amber Allure in 2015. When they closed Dreamspinner gave it a
home. This is a dark fantasy/demon/MPREG novel. First, read all about the
possibility of a human, male pregnancy. Then check out the blurb and enjoy an
excerpt from the novel.
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Male
Pregnancy: Fact or Fallacy?
In my new novel, Jerricho's Freedom, Prince Jerricho Alamade Trychovisca, is part of
the Anzuni demon clan. He can transform between his demon form (sporting the
classic horns and tail) to his human form. He is a descendant of the royal line
that has ruled for the Anzuni demons for thousands of years. In the royal line,
males can get pregnant.
How
you may ask?
The
males in the royal line carry both eggs and "sperm" while all Anzuni
females do as well. I use "sperm" in quotes because their sperm is
more like a virus that is sexually transmitted through bodily fluids of both
males and females. After entering the blood stream, the sperm virus
"infects" the eggs leading to pregnancy. Another difference between
Anzuni and human pregnancy is the location. Anzuni carry higher in the abdomen
and the "belly button" is actually the birth canal.
So
what about pregnancy in human males? Is it possible?
There
have been many pregnant men, Thomas Beattie being the most famous one. While
the picture of Thomas as a man with a burgeoning belly creates a juxtaposition
between his male appearance and his very swollen stomach (which I have to say
is a beautiful picture), Thomas was born a female and transitioned to male
through hormones. Not opting for a hysterectomy or genital reconstruction, he was
able to get pregnant and give birth vaginally. Many transmen have given birth.
So no biological male pregnancies to date.
But
that picture of Thomas Beattie with his very pregnant form still leads to
flights of fancy for some of us. One transman said that the desire to have a
baby isn't just a female desire but a human
desire. Many remember Arnold Schwarzenegger as a pregnant man in the movie,
Twins. This comedy played on the idea
of a man experiencing the effects of pregnancy, good and bad, with a happy
ending.
But
what are the chances of a biological male becoming pregnant? As an article on
Science20.com states, it is more than possible for a man to become pregnant,
but it might kill him.
Why?
Well, let’s look at what you need for pregnancy.
First,
you need the right hormones to carry a fetus. That is easy given hormone shots
that are used by men who transition into women.
Second,
you need eggs. With in-vitro fertilization, that has been taken care of.
Third,
you need a uterus, right? Well in theory, yes, but women have proven you don't
need a uterus to carry a baby. There are instances where the fertilized egg
doesn’t make it to the uterus but ends up in the abdomen, also known as the
peritoneal cavity. With successful implantation and sufficient formation of the
placenta, the embryo can develop normally into a fetus. Few fetuses have
reached full term or survived this type of pregnancy.
There
are a couple of reason (and probably more) why an abdominal pregnancy is so
dangerous.
When
the embryo enters the abdomen, it can attach to vital organs. As the fetus
grows, it can damage that organ with the invasive attachment needed for
sufficient blood flow.
Also,
to detach the placenta from the site of attachment is dangerous because large
blood vessels can be involved, as well as the embryonic placenta cells that intermix
with the cells around the implantation site. Once mixed, it is very difficult
to detach the placenta without causing damage or major bleeding that could be
life threatening. Even before birth the chance of the placenta detaching is
great. Many women don’t even know they have an abdominal pregnancy until their
lives are in serious jeopardy. In most cases, the fetus rarely survives.
So the only option at this time for men is an abdominal pregnancy, which are dangerous for both males and females. But have faith in scientists, because what they have done with the human body so far are amazing. Someday, someone will find that magical solution and men will be able to give birth. In gay couples, this would be an amazing opportunity for them to share the ups and down, the intimacy, the joys of a giving birth. And I'm sure, as it was with homosexuality though, this too will be the touted as the end of civilized society as we know it. Won't it be awesome!
So the only option at this time for men is an abdominal pregnancy, which are dangerous for both males and females. But have faith in scientists, because what they have done with the human body so far are amazing. Someday, someone will find that magical solution and men will be able to give birth. In gay couples, this would be an amazing opportunity for them to share the ups and down, the intimacy, the joys of a giving birth. And I'm sure, as it was with homosexuality though, this too will be the touted as the end of civilized society as we know it. Won't it be awesome!
Excerpt...
JERRY WAS in love and in a crapload of trouble. He yanked off his ball cap and growled under his breath, his frustration reaching an all-time high. He blamed his car for his current situation. If the useless hunk of fiberglass and steel hadn’t cracked a head, he wouldn’t have needed the weekend job at the construction site. Wouldn’t have met the gorgeous foreman, Rex Callaghan. Wouldn’t have learned Rex loved mythology, legend, and lore, Jerry’s passions as well. Wouldn’t have offered an all-access pass to the library archives where Jerry worked weekdays. He wouldn’t have allowed those late-night sessions two nights a week poring over texts and manuscripts with the irresistible man. Pure torture.
Yeah, his car was to blame for revealing the existence of Rex, with his wide smile, sparkling green eyes, shorn auburn hair, and a personality so beautiful that Jerry couldn’t stay away. He sighed. It didn’t matter what or who had landed him in love. The death grip his heart had on Rex came from what Jerry’s future held. No amount of wishing or hoping would change anything.
Fucking tradition.
“Man, what a fucking day. What’s up with spring and the hot weather?” Keith chucked his tool belt into the trunk of his car. He frowned when he looked at Jerry. “Okay, Jerricho, what’s twisted your pink panties into a knot now?”
Full name. Shit. Keith was annoyed. Jerry shrugged, knowing full well what had upset him. He didn’t need Keith’s lecture.
Keith huffed and crossed his arms. Dust and dirt covered his face and hair, but the olive color of his skin still shone through. “Shit, Jerry. I said what I said because you’re pining over someone you can’t have for a gazillion and one reasons. What kind of a friend would I be if I let you get the shit beat out of you? You’re here to work. Not gawk at the hulk of a foreman who’ll clean your clock for staring. I don’t care how many times you two have schmoozed at the library over magical history and shit. You’ve gotta stop it.”
“It’s mythology.”
“Whatever. He’s only interested in your books, not your booty. Outside of the library, he barely gives you the time of day except to teach you new ways to hurt yourself and destroy things on the site.”
Jake C. Wallace (JC) started writing from a young age, but took a break for marriage, kids, and college (in that order). He started writing again and publishing three years ago. At night and on the weekends, Jake writes about all things men, believing there is nothing hotter than two men finding and loving one another, whether for a night or forever. An avid reader of M/M romance, Jake loves a good twist of a plot, HEA, HFN, or tragic ending. He also writes what his bestie calls HUNK (Happy Until the Next Kidnapping). In his daytime hours, Jake works with individuals with autism and behavior problems. He is owned by a beautiful partner, three kids, two grandchildren. He lives in the beautiful Northern VT.
Website: www.jcwallacebooks.
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