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agrippinaes's review against another edition
4.0
Nate is a bartender with a relaxed attitude on sex and relationships. He’s up for anything, with anyone, and has no interest in monogamy - until he meets a woman he calls Lacey, who is having a rough night and wants to drink away her problems at his bar. After learning the reason for her recent break-up, he offers her one night as a distraction - but it will leave both of them reeling as they immediately feel this might be more than a one night stand.
I really enjoyed it. It’s a novella and it’s not meant to be more complicated than this but honestly, I just wanted more. I found the ending a little unsatisfying, but on the whole, for what it was it was very well done. It was very sexy, there was good emphasis on consent, and I enjoyed the dynamic between them. I also liked Nate, who readers may have encountered in Meet Me Halfway, the previous novel in this series (if you haven’t read it, I would recommend it, although it is very different in tone and content to this book.). I felt I got a good grasp of his personality and character even in such a short amount of pages. Lacey - or Marissa - was a little harder for me to get a hold on. She was cute and I had a lot of sympathy for her, but she felt a little bland.
That said - that really wasn’t the point of this book, and the author makes it clear from the get-go this isn’t the novella for you if you’re looking for a lot of character development. I can’t really hold it against the book that I didn’t get that for that reason, but still, I enjoyed it enough that I think I would have enjoyed an expanded version of this story. For what it is, though, it’s fun and hot and was really easy to read. I would recommend it if you’re looking for a quick, steamy romance with an instalust couple with a Dom/sub dynamic.
Content Notes:
Other: On-page sex, rough sex, consensual degradation, spitting, anal play, spanking, unprotected sex, BDSM.
I really enjoyed it. It’s a novella and it’s not meant to be more complicated than this but honestly, I just wanted more. I found the ending a little unsatisfying, but on the whole, for what it was it was very well done. It was very sexy, there was good emphasis on consent, and I enjoyed the dynamic between them. I also liked Nate, who readers may have encountered in Meet Me Halfway, the previous novel in this series (if you haven’t read it, I would recommend it, although it is very different in tone and content to this book.). I felt I got a good grasp of his personality and character even in such a short amount of pages. Lacey - or Marissa - was a little harder for me to get a hold on. She was cute and I had a lot of sympathy for her, but she felt a little bland.
That said - that really wasn’t the point of this book, and the author makes it clear from the get-go this isn’t the novella for you if you’re looking for a lot of character development. I can’t really hold it against the book that I didn’t get that for that reason, but still, I enjoyed it enough that I think I would have enjoyed an expanded version of this story. For what it is, though, it’s fun and hot and was really easy to read. I would recommend it if you’re looking for a quick, steamy romance with an instalust couple with a Dom/sub dynamic.
Content Notes:
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Warnings: Anti-sex work views, slut shaming (off-page), references to intimate partner violence (side character).Other: On-page sex, rough sex, consensual degradation, spitting, anal play, spanking, unprotected sex
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No condom use, mention of birth control, no mention or discussion of STI status.melbell's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
dachshundmom's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
got_ron's review
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
nvangilder's review against another edition
5.0
This novella has all of the spice and banter. I was highlighting it like crazy! For all those who read Meet Me Half Way, this will fulfill all your fantasies and curiosities with the sexy bartender Nate. I loved how the titles were named with there nicknames instead of their real names. It really imersed you into the story. I cant wait to see more of these two
bitterblue7's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
missemmyjo's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Sexy, this was sexy.
Thats my review.
Favorite Quote (the dedication got me on this one):
To all of you who have ever been made to feel 'less than' or worthless, take back your power. It looks fucking gorgeous on you.
Thats my review.
Favorite Quote (the dedication got me on this one):
To all of you who have ever been made to feel 'less than' or worthless, take back your power. It looks fucking gorgeous on you.
crimk's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sleepypenguin's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0