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emilylovesbooks94's review
5.0
I've never met a Chara Croft book I didn't love, and Rene and Edward's kinky romance was no exception! I'm a huge sucker for shy, anxious boys, and sweet Rene set off all my submissive alerts before he even realized that's what he was. I thought I was going to combust from cuteness overload watching Edward and Rene get to know each other, and it was particularly satisfying to see how quickly Edward's possessiveness kicked in around him. Any initial grumpiness I had towards him about being a jerk faded fast once I saw how dedicated he was to making Rene happy. I loved the push and pull in the beginning of their Daddy/boy relationship and how brave Rene was about sharing his uncertainties with Edward. For such a new couple, they communicated surprisingly well, and that went a long way towards making me feel secure in their connection. Add to that all the deliciously steamy, brain-overloading passionate moments they shared and I was ready to pack up and board the Edward-and-Rene train all the way to the end of the line. I didn't think things could be any more satisfying between them, but the unexpected reveal of their shared kink started an entirely new wave of steamy bliss. I've never read a book with this particular kink before, and while it's not my personal cup of tea it was fascinating to see it through Edward and Rene's eyes. Of course, I can't review this book without mentioning Sam, the most underrated hotel employee ever. His bright energy and fearless sass were a treat to discover, and he's become my new favorite supporting character in an MM romance. All in all, this story had a lot to love--from its vibrant characters to its engaging story arc and fantastic romance. Rene and Edward ended up being a wonderful match, and the intimate moments they shared in and out of the bedroom made it clear that they had no intentions of walking away from each other at the end of their weekend stay.
**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
chhowat's review
3.0
Can't Touch was a five star read so I'm disappointed that I didn't love this one as much. Maybe Chara Croft books are best enjoyed on audio.
sus_would_rather_be_reading's review
No fault to the book. Mood readers gonna mood 🤷🏼♀️
layla87's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC from the author and this is my honest review.
I liked this book ALOT.
Let's do a Q&A to cover some of the basics.
Q: What are the tropes in this book Layla?
A: Mild daddy kink, One-Bed and dollification <--- yes I made this word.
Q: What's Dollification Layla?
A: It's when the sub wants to be posed and treated like an inanimate doll...kinda like a s€x doll.
Q: That's the first time I've heard of this Layla!
A: OMG SAME! I mean... I was kinda like... wtf is happening but then I was like WTF THIS IS HOT.
Q: What else is special about this book Layla?
A: Welp... you got a widower, an anxious sub who wants to kinksperiment <--- yes this is valid word too, and a whole lotta daddies and littles and boys who are happy to lend their kinkspertise<---holy sh!t I AM ON FIRE WITH THESE WORDS.
Q: Steam-o-meter?
A: It's a Chara book babes. Waddya expect? Fade to black? Of course it's steamy. Plus dirty talk.... AND exhibitionism. But don't qorry... it's loom but don't touch with Daddy Edward. He's possessive like that.
Q: Angst-o-meter?
A: No angst my darlings! This is all about feeling good and having fun. Rene is just a bit anxious, but Daddy Edward knows how to snap him out of it. *wink wink*
Q: Is this an isnta-love book?
A: You betcha! But come on... you won't mind when it's that sweet and spicy right?
Q: Does it have an HEA Layla?
A: You know it! The sweetest too!
Q: Do you recommend it then, Layla?
A: Why are you still here? Go buy the damn book! Thank me later.
I liked this book ALOT.
Let's do a Q&A to cover some of the basics.
Q: What are the tropes in this book Layla?
A: Mild daddy kink, One-Bed and dollification <--- yes I made this word.
Q: What's Dollification Layla?
A: It's when the sub wants to be posed and treated like an inanimate doll...kinda like a s€x doll.
Q: That's the first time I've heard of this Layla!
A: OMG SAME! I mean... I was kinda like... wtf is happening but then I was like WTF THIS IS HOT.
Q: What else is special about this book Layla?
A: Welp... you got a widower, an anxious sub who wants to kinksperiment <--- yes this is valid word too, and a whole lotta daddies and littles and boys who are happy to lend their kinkspertise<---holy sh!t I AM ON FIRE WITH THESE WORDS.
Q: Steam-o-meter?
A: It's a Chara book babes. Waddya expect? Fade to black? Of course it's steamy. Plus dirty talk.... AND exhibitionism. But don't qorry... it's loom but don't touch with Daddy Edward. He's possessive like that.
Q: Angst-o-meter?
A: No angst my darlings! This is all about feeling good and having fun. Rene is just a bit anxious, but Daddy Edward knows how to snap him out of it. *wink wink*
Q: Is this an isnta-love book?
A: You betcha! But come on... you won't mind when it's that sweet and spicy right?
Q: Does it have an HEA Layla?
A: You know it! The sweetest too!
Q: Do you recommend it then, Layla?
A: Why are you still here? Go buy the damn book! Thank me later.
mmromancereviewed's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, y'all it may seem like I was good and read this book in line with the rest of my ARC reviews, but this review would have been posted right after I got the book in my hot little kindle, if I didn't have to wait for my partner-in-crime, Tammy to send me her review too...
Read the entire review with both Tammy and my takes here:
http://www.mmromancereviewed.com/2021/09/all-dolled-up-by-chara-croft.html
I received an ARC to facilitate my review.
Read the entire review with both Tammy and my takes here:
http://www.mmromancereviewed.com/2021/09/all-dolled-up-by-chara-croft.html
I received an ARC to facilitate my review.