jasmyn9's review
4.0
Cora is such a fun character in book one, and I loved getting to know her better and even seeing a little more melancholy side of her. Her relationship with Aidan appears to be a healthy dom/sub one, but deep down it is scarring them both.
Aidan is hiding from his past and not quite letting go of some emotions so he can truly move on. This is causing his sub, Cora (who is totally in love with him) to slowly sink into an almost depression like state. When it all finally comes out, they are both hurt and realize just how bad things have become.
Once again, Stacey Kennedy really delivers on the emotion. It was a roller-coaster in an incredible way. You really feel like you are going on a journey with them and when you all finally make it to the other side there's an incredibly satisfying feeling. There are a just a couple small places where she got a little too flowery with her language for my taste - but it is very minor.
I love this series even more now and I need to see who is next to fall in love.
Aidan is hiding from his past and not quite letting go of some emotions so he can truly move on. This is causing his sub, Cora (who is totally in love with him) to slowly sink into an almost depression like state. When it all finally comes out, they are both hurt and realize just how bad things have become.
Once again, Stacey Kennedy really delivers on the emotion. It was a roller-coaster in an incredible way. You really feel like you are going on a journey with them and when you all finally make it to the other side there's an incredibly satisfying feeling. There are a just a couple small places where she got a little too flowery with her language for my taste - but it is very minor.
I love this series even more now and I need to see who is next to fall in love.
aboutthatstory's review
5.0
This was an excellent book. The connection that Cora and Aidan have is electric! It starts off with a bang too! hothothot! Hints of their past and how Cora feels for Aidan had me emotionally invested right from the start.
I really liked Cora and her sass, she’s so sweet and spunky. How Cora sacrificed her own feelings was touching. Aidan cares for Cora tremendously and wants to understand her. I could see and feel how Aidan felt for Cora – waiting for him to realize it was agonizing (but it a good way). Aidan is dominating, sexy, and compassionate and watching him come to terms with his heartbreaking past was an incredible journey. There were so many emotional moments throughout the book I found myself getting teary eyed on several occasions.
I really enjoyed watching Aidan and Cora connect outside of Club Sin as well. They had some fun, playful times and some lighthearted moments. There is a beautifully written camping scene, so full of sensuality and emotion. Oh my goodness. My heart. They're so sweet and loving. It was a real turning point for them and I could feel it in every word I read. There was another very intense scene in a cemetery and I was so proud of Cora for finally realizing her feelings, opening up, and standing up for herself and being honest with Aidan but my heart was breaking. I'm not sure who I felt more sad for.
This book was incredibly hot. STEAMY HOT. There were some seriously intense scenes and even though the content was BDSM related, it never felt overdone or awkward.
I liked Aidan and Cora’s back stories and learning more about them. I loved the introduction of Porter, he’s a great addition. I like him a lot and am excited that he's getting his own book. I was really glad that Presley and Dimitri were in this story too, they’re great characters. I absolutely loved seeing Kyler (he gets his own book too – yeah!). You could tell that he was holding back on what he wanted to say about Aidan and Cora's situation but when he unleashes, it was freaking fantastic! I was all heck yeah, go Kyler! I enjoy all the friendships and in the book, they seem so genuine and sincere. I liked when the guys hung out on their own too, those were great scenes.
Bared is a hot, emotional journey that captured me. 5 I-was-emotionally-invested stars! It ends just as hot as it starts with an incredible story in between!
I really liked Cora and her sass, she’s so sweet and spunky. How Cora sacrificed her own feelings was touching. Aidan cares for Cora tremendously and wants to understand her. I could see and feel how Aidan felt for Cora – waiting for him to realize it was agonizing (but it a good way). Aidan is dominating, sexy, and compassionate and watching him come to terms with his heartbreaking past was an incredible journey. There were so many emotional moments throughout the book I found myself getting teary eyed on several occasions.
I really enjoyed watching Aidan and Cora connect outside of Club Sin as well. They had some fun, playful times and some lighthearted moments. There is a beautifully written camping scene, so full of sensuality and emotion. Oh my goodness. My heart. They're so sweet and loving. It was a real turning point for them and I could feel it in every word I read. There was another very intense scene in a cemetery and I was so proud of Cora for finally realizing her feelings, opening up, and standing up for herself and being honest with Aidan but my heart was breaking. I'm not sure who I felt more sad for.
This book was incredibly hot. STEAMY HOT. There were some seriously intense scenes and even though the content was BDSM related, it never felt overdone or awkward.
I liked Aidan and Cora’s back stories and learning more about them. I loved the introduction of Porter, he’s a great addition. I like him a lot and am excited that he's getting his own book. I was really glad that Presley and Dimitri were in this story too, they’re great characters. I absolutely loved seeing Kyler (he gets his own book too – yeah!). You could tell that he was holding back on what he wanted to say about Aidan and Cora's situation but when he unleashes, it was freaking fantastic! I was all heck yeah, go Kyler! I enjoy all the friendships and in the book, they seem so genuine and sincere. I liked when the guys hung out on their own too, those were great scenes.
Bared is a hot, emotional journey that captured me. 5 I-was-emotionally-invested stars! It ends just as hot as it starts with an incredible story in between!
jbquinn's review
5.0
I'm in the middle of packing my family right now for vacation but, I didn't want to leave without writing a quick little something about Bared. OMG I loved this book so so so much!!! Bared is so awesome that nothing I say will do it justice. The Club Sin series is quickly becoming one of my favorite series. I loved Aiden and Cora's story. Bared is going to leave me on a book high for the rest of the year and I'm totally ok with that. Just like with Claimed, I'll be telling everyone about this book.
I'll be writing a full on review very soon!
I'll be writing a full on review very soon!
booklovinmamas's review against another edition
4.0
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I give this book 4 full moons and recommend it to readers out there that enjoy an erotic romance with BDSM elements to it. Be ready for some serious kink. Stacey knows how to heat it a notch in each of the books she writes.
I’m looking forward to Kyler’s book next. He won me over in Bared. He put Aidan in his place in certain parts of the books. Oh yes, …he showed he is a Dom for a reason. LOVE him!!!
I give this book 4 full moons and recommend it to readers out there that enjoy an erotic romance with BDSM elements to it. Be ready for some serious kink. Stacey knows how to heat it a notch in each of the books she writes.
I’m looking forward to Kyler’s book next. He won me over in Bared. He put Aidan in his place in certain parts of the books. Oh yes, …he showed he is a Dom for a reason. LOVE him!!!
nogenreleftbehind's review against another edition
4.0
Cora is such a fun character in book one, and I loved getting to know her better and even seeing a little more melancholy side of her. Her relationship with Aidan appears to be a healthy dom/sub one, but deep down it is scarring them both.
Aidan is hiding from his past and not quite letting go of some emotions so he can truly move on. This is causing his sub, Cora (who is totally in love with him) to slowly sink into an almost depression like state. When it all finally comes out, they are both hurt and realize just how bad things have become.
Once again, Stacey Kennedy really delivers on the emotion. It was a roller-coaster in an incredible way. You really feel like you are going on a journey with them and when you all finally make it to the other side there's an incredibly satisfying feeling. There are a just a couple small places where she got a little too flowery with her language for my taste - but it is very minor.
I love this series even more now and I need to see who is next to fall in love.
Aidan is hiding from his past and not quite letting go of some emotions so he can truly move on. This is causing his sub, Cora (who is totally in love with him) to slowly sink into an almost depression like state. When it all finally comes out, they are both hurt and realize just how bad things have become.
Once again, Stacey Kennedy really delivers on the emotion. It was a roller-coaster in an incredible way. You really feel like you are going on a journey with them and when you all finally make it to the other side there's an incredibly satisfying feeling. There are a just a couple small places where she got a little too flowery with her language for my taste - but it is very minor.
I love this series even more now and I need to see who is next to fall in love.
jamie_rc1977's review against another edition
5.0
such a beautiful, touching and emotional story. with a whole lot of bdsm involved! I really loved this story! the best book I've read in a long time! I know I say that about every book I read! but I really loved this one so much
pms's review
4.0
Cora and Aidan's story is a good one. Cora is Aidan's submissive, he hasn't claimed her, but she loves him. They have been playing at the club for 2 years and Cora thought being what he needed would be enough. But now she can't deny how she wants more. Aidan is blind to Cora's love, he lost his sub, his love in a car accident over 2 years ago. He demands to know what is bothering Cora and she doesn't want to tell him. All the others at Club Sin see the love , but not Aidan. This is a great story with not to much BDSM and just the right amount of romance. Will look for more from Stacey Kennedy!
nean's review against another edition
5.0
Aidan loves play with Cora, but after the death of his wife that’s all he wants, he sees Cora as the perfect submissive, the way she responds is more than any Dom could want.
Cora loves playing with Aidan, she knows he doesn’t want more, he still can’t get over his wife that died, but that has to be enough for her, she doesn’t want to not have him in her life.
Everything they had was perfect, until Aidan sees a look in Cora’s eyes and doesn’t like it, not liking that there is darkness in them and the trust they once had is gone, he’s left with no choice but to talk to her ex Dom.
Porter can see what’s wrong with Cora, but he lets Aidan know it’s not he’s to tell, the same with Cora’s other friends. Aidan thinks that spending more time with Cora outside of the Club may help give her more or what she needs, and they have a wonderful time.
Aidan thinks everything is resolved until they go to play again, Cora safewords, although she denies it, Aidan says she may not say it, but her body is screaming it.
Cora knows that after spending time with Aidan, where his touches felt real, although she loves him she can’t go back or compete with a ghost, it’s breaking her.
The other masters can see what’s wrong with Cora but is Aidan going to see what it is before she’s gone from his life.
Cora loves playing with Aidan, she knows he doesn’t want more, he still can’t get over his wife that died, but that has to be enough for her, she doesn’t want to not have him in her life.
Everything they had was perfect, until Aidan sees a look in Cora’s eyes and doesn’t like it, not liking that there is darkness in them and the trust they once had is gone, he’s left with no choice but to talk to her ex Dom.
Porter can see what’s wrong with Cora, but he lets Aidan know it’s not he’s to tell, the same with Cora’s other friends. Aidan thinks that spending more time with Cora outside of the Club may help give her more or what she needs, and they have a wonderful time.
Aidan thinks everything is resolved until they go to play again, Cora safewords, although she denies it, Aidan says she may not say it, but her body is screaming it.
Cora knows that after spending time with Aidan, where his touches felt real, although she loves him she can’t go back or compete with a ghost, it’s breaking her.
The other masters can see what’s wrong with Cora but is Aidan going to see what it is before she’s gone from his life.
lulyslibrary's review against another edition
4.0
I completely finished this book in 2 hours and could not stop reading it. While I liked claimed a little more, this book is still exceptional. The main two characters are both so complex and they match each other perfectly. My only complaint is that I felt as though Aidan was a little bit too naive to the fact that Cora was in love with them. That portion didn't feel natural and brought down the story for me a bit. Overall enjoyed but not sure if I will continue with the other books in this series. ALSO!! Cora is a social worker and I LOVEEEE seeing casual social work representation!!