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Blu, My Protector: A Dark Themed MM Romance (Family Ties Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.2 out of 5 stars 1,127 ratings

Blu

There’s a beast inside me, urging me to kill.

As a psychiatrist, I expect to encounter psycho- and sociopathic patients. I never have the urge to kill them. Until one patient triggers that need inside me. I expect the kill to be easy, just like the others. What I don’t expect is to want to possess my patient’s boyfriend, June. As soon as I lay eyes on June, I know he’s mine. He’ll find out soon enough.

June

Wanting to be happy shouldn’t cost me my life.

I’m happy with my boyfriend and I’m ready to take our relationship to the next level. Until I find out he’s a serial killer and I’m slated to be his next victim. I’m saved by a handsome older man just in the nick of time…the same handsome man that stared into my soul at my coffee shop. Even though he scares me, I feel a connection to Blu York. One I want to deepen.

Blu and June meet under less than ideal circumstances. Can their love prevail? Or will dating a psychopath be too much for June?

Blu, My Protector is a MM dark themed, dual POV, high heat romance. It contains a cute barista and a psychopathic psychiatrist that will kill anyone that tries to hurt his little fox. HEA guaranteed.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CS1B3KX8
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 800 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 339 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Family Ties
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 1,127 ratings

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Customers find this dark romance book engaging, with one review describing it as a roller coaster of a story with many twists. They appreciate the character development, with one customer noting how well the characters are developed. The book receives positive feedback for its steamy and sweet content.

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Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one describing it as an honest roller coaster of a story.

"This is my first time reading RS McKenzie. I enjoyed Blu and June. In reading this book some things were believable and others were not...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. It’s been on my tbr for a while and got pushed down the list but I’m glad I finally read it...." Read more

"This was an honest roller coaster of a book and I couldn’t put it down! So many twists and surprises that surprisingly made it even better!..." Read more

"This book was a great read and the spice was 5/5!..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story of this dark romance, with one review highlighting its engaging twists and turns, while another describes it as a thrilling tale of love gone wrong and then right.

"...This was a twisted tale of love gone wrong then right. I absolutely loved it." Read more

"...This book is a *dark* romance. (It is also an age gap romance). Blu is a psychiatrist by trade but a serial killer at heart...." Read more

"Wow! I really enjoyed the story. The theme was new with a twist that I liked. You really get to know the characters, and care about them...." Read more

"...So many twists and surprises that surprisingly made it even better!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...The theme was new with a twist that I liked. You really get to know the characters, and care about them...." Read more

"First time author read, and wow this was good. Great storyline, the characters and the obsession/love was very well written." Read more

"Lovable Psychopath..." Read more

3 customers mention "Steamy content"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book.

"...the darkest books I have read yet emotionally triggering and super steamy sexually...." Read more

"...This book is a very engaging read. It is full of violence, murder, and steam...." Read more

"...It is also very steamy, which is a plus. This is the first book I read by McKenzie and I couldn't put it down...." Read more

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Customers find the book sweet, with one customer describing it as innocent and pure.

"Dark gory but still sweet and beautiful? Makes perfect sense doesn’t it?..." Read more

"...He comes off as innocent and pure, but he is definitely a little more complex than initially expected. He is extremely attracted to Blu’s darkness...." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2025
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    I really enjoyed the dynamics between the characters in this book. This book was a really fun read. :) :)
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2025
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    Dark gory but still sweet and beautiful? Makes perfect sense doesn’t it? Blu has a history of killing people but his latest target has his own target in June, our sweet innocent barista. When he gets targeted in steps Blu to save the day, in his own twisted way. What follows from there is an ista-love that is sickeningly sweet but fits the two of them
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
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    June is a barista dating a serial killer, Richard, unbeknownst to him. Blu is a psychiatrist and a psychopath who happens to have Richard as his patient. When he realizes Richard is about to kill his next victim, he decides to kill him instead. When he breaks into his house, he ends up saving June's life and decides June is his forever. This was a twisted tale of love gone wrong then right. I absolutely loved it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2025
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    I read this book and really enjoyed it, especially the plot twist at the end. The relationship between the main characters progressed very quickly, and I felt it needed a bit more time to develop, considering how they met. I appreciated that Blue didn’t immediately jump into saying “I love you” to June. Instead, he questioned his emotions and wondered if they meant he had been misdiagnosed—a thoughtful and unique angle I haven’t often seen in dark romance, especially with a character diagnosed as a psychopath. The author did a great job blending sweet and dark moments in a way that felt natural. The spicy scenes were spot-on. Overall, this was a solid and engaging read, and I’m looking forward to Leo’s book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
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    This is the first book in the Family Ties series. You definitely want to check the trigger warnings on this one! This book is a *dark* romance. (It is also an age gap romance).

    Blu is a psychiatrist by trade but a serial killer at heart. He has something he calls a beast inside of him that helps him pick his victims. (Blu’s stalking is top tier). June, a barista at Ray’s Beanery, is dating one of Blu’s patients. Things get wild pretty quickly and Blu and June cross paths. It was interesting seeing how Blu handles experiencing certain emotions for the first time. He is obsessed with June, but he also cares about/loves him. The even more interesting thing was June’s journey throughout the book. He comes off as innocent and pure, but he is definitely a little more complex than initially expected. He is extremely attracted to Blu’s darkness. Both MCs influence one another in some way. Their relationship is very unique, but they accept one another for who they are (especially on June’s part). This pair has passion in spades! This book is a very engaging read. It is full of violence, murder, and steam. The author tells you upfront that the book is unhinged, and I agree with her, but it works! Somehow, Blu and June figure things out (Blu has no morality and June’s is gray at the very least) and find their way to a HEA that’s fitting for them.

    Leo is another surprise as well. I’m excited that his book is next up in the series.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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    Blu is a psychiatrist who is a serial killer. Through a patient he wants to kill, who also kills, he meets June, a barista who fascinates him and saves June for himself. Blu is a psychopath who has never felt a thing for anyone but a relative before June and now is major level obsessed with him. June who at first appears normal, justifies everything Blu does and tries to manipulate him to protect the innocent, then becomes a different man. This is one of the darkest books I have read yet emotionally triggering and super steamy sexually. Blu is the ultimate depravity yet protects June with tenderness and keeps him safe. June teaches Blu what love feels like. It's a twisted obsession that grabs you and won't let go. I received a copy of this book through Gay Romance Reviews and this is my voluntary opinion.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
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    Wow! I really enjoyed the story. The theme was new with a twist that I liked. You really get to know the characters, and care about them. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
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    Blu will do anything to protect June and June loves Blu despite his extracurricular activities. This is one of the few stories I've read with a black MMC and it was nice to see this representation.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Angel13
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible start to this new series ⭐️
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2024
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    Wow what an incredible captivating story. This is a new to me author and im so happy to have discovered this book….it was simply amazing. Loved Blu & June’s journey towards their HEA. Highly recommend this dark, twisted romance. Im eagerly awaiting Leo’s book next 😊
  • Marie
    4.0 out of 5 stars A rollercoaster !
    Reviewed in France on April 14, 2024
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    Welcome to the trip ! I am genuialy surprised that I enjoyed this book so much : there’s gore, dark themes, violence… but also love that makes you understand and believe. After all, that’s what love is about, right ? And spice does not hurt. Enjoy !
  • Peta ♡
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in Australia on June 23, 2024
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    Such a good story, its dark in a light way. I was so engaged the whole way through, I genuinely enjoyed it so much 💜
    Will definitely be coming back for Leo's story!
  • Zoë Miranda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Accidentally Heroic Serial Killer
    Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2024
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    1st person, present tense, dual POV
    Blu York (38), private parctice psychiatrist
    June King (27), barista at Ray's Beanery

    I received an ARC for Leo, My Partner so I figured I should start where it all begins as the characters do overlap even if each book focuses on a different couple.

    Mind the content and trigger warnings. I'm not a huge dark romance fan, but I do enjoy dipping my toe in the water every once in a while when I'm in the mood. The hook of "a psychopathic psychiatrist that will kill anyone that tries to hurt his little fox" was too much for me to resist.

    This turned into the dark fairytale I didn't know I wanted with an immediate blindsiding obsession, daring rescue from the greater evils, and insane instalove. I love when characters have to join forces to accomplish goals/tasks and support each other which this had a small unconventional twist on.

    This book is unhinged, OTT, and smutty, it drew me in and kept me turning the pages well into the night, long after I should have been in bed. I don't know what to say other than it just tickled my fancy!

    While this does read alone rather well I'm glad to have waited to read it as the next book features June's best friend and fellow barista, Leo, and follows the events of this story.
  • Rebecca
    1.0 out of 5 stars Wannabe Dexter
    Reviewed in Germany on January 6, 2025
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    Started like Dexter which I adored. But after some chapters it changed to something unrealistic what I didn't enjoyed so I didn't finish this book

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