REVIEW: Emil by Kerry Kilpatrick (Almstead Island: Newcomers Club #3)

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EMIL

Almstead Island: Newcomers Club - Book Three

by Kerry Kilpatrick

Release Date: January 28, 2026

Review

Anders, run from that weasel of a boyfriend, and toss his clothes off the balcony on your way out. That guy is the definition of toxic.


But don’t fear for Anders, Emil is there to see that he is taken care of and that weasel gets his due!!


Emil is calm, collected, and caring. The way he provides steady compassion and gives Anders space to rebuild his life…beautiful.


Such a warm story that gives you hope that good and love can win.


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Synopsis

What could go right with a loyal Daddy and a boy scared to make another mistake?


Anders

Anders lives to please. His latest boyfriend seems like the perfect match—dominant, confident, and in control. But the dream unravels when Anders realizes his boyfriend isn’t there to cherish him, only to use him. When discrepancies in the company books surface, Anders is horrified to find himself implicated. The truth hits hard: his boyfriend has been manipulating him all along. Betrayed, blamed, and cast aside, Anders is left with nothing but a broken heart.


Emil

Emil sees what others overlook: Anders isn’t naive—he’s a man who's given his all to someone who doesn’t deserve him. The accusations against Anders don’t add up, and Emil can’t stand by while everyone else writes him off. Beneath the hurt and betrayal, Emil sees a man who craves structure, care, and unconditional love. Emil is ready to step in—not only as a reliable and fair boss, but as the Daddy who will value and protect him.


If Anders can trust again, Emil will ensure he never regrets it.


This is Book Three of the Almstead Island: Newcomer's Club. The series is interconnected, but each story can be read as a standalone. This novel involves a Daddy/boy dynamic but no age play and is a glacial burn. Please know that this story has instances of emotional manipulation, though not between the main characters. There is a HEA for this couple and no cliffhanger, but some character redemptions will take longer than others.

About Kerry Kilpatrick

When Kerry Kilpatrick isn't reading stories about swoon-worthy men, she's writing her own. Long stretches of writing procrastination are interrupted by her husband and cats. When time permits, she enjoys strolling—never hiking, burning dinner, and interacting with readers and writers of gay romance online.


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