528's review
If you want to read a smutty book go for it.
If you want a romance with smut I wouldnt recommend it.
The actions of the Main charcters made no sense.
I found both equally annoying.
If you want a romance with smut I wouldnt recommend it.
The actions of the Main charcters made no sense.
I found both equally annoying.
toddie09's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
shanlyz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Or should I rate this a 6.9 ⭐️ 😝
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“You’re exactly his type. You need to stay as far from Brad De Luca as you can get.”
“Then why would you limit yourself? Why require that love be attached to the act? There is no sense in living a dry, sexless existence while you wait the years it could take to find your next love,' in the meantime missing out on some of your peak sexual years." I opened my mouth to object, but he plowed on. "Most people don't truly ever fall in love. As you admitted yourself, your first two loves probably weren't loves' at all. If you follow the love before sex' thought pro-cess, you will probably just get sexually frustrated and convince yourself that you love someone simply so you'll allow yourself to sleep with him, which will only end in an unnecessarily long relationship that will end with someone getting hurt.” That was quite a speech. "Look, for you sex might be a sexual release, but I don't function the same way. Sex for me is more of an emotional thing, not anything that I need."
"Bullshit. Everyone needs sex."
"That is a man talking. You have a need to release your.. stuff. We don't operate that way, or at least I don't. Like I said, it's emotional, not physical."
"You make love, but don't fuck." The expletive sounded dangerous and incredibly sexy in his voice.
"No. I fuck. I just do it more for the control aspect rather than the physical." This was the most honest conversation I had ever had with anyone I was revealing all my secrets.
There was a certain freedom in knowing that this was the last time I would see him, and that nothing I said could be used against me.
His eyes narrowed, a flash of understanding in them.
I didn't know how I felt about Brad. Half the time he pissed me off with his arrogance and sexual misdoings, and the rest of the time I wanted to shove him down and rip his clothes off. I was used to being the aggressor, to being in control of the relationship. That wasn't going to be possible with Brad.
But then again, a relationship wasn't a possibility anyway.
Having only had sex with two guys, the prospect of Brad being the third scared me. What did it say about me if I had sex with someone that I sometimes didn't even like, much less love? What had been the point of my waiting until I was nineteen for sex if I was just going to jump into bed with strangers now?
"So that's the big thing. You're a swinger."
He winced, making a face, then nodded. "Yes, though I'm not crazy about the word. And my girlfriend, or soul mate, or wife, would need to be part of that lifestyle, as well. It is the only way I know that I will stay committed."
"So it's a nonnegotiable?"
"Yes."
The statement made my jaw drop, and he grinned at my face, his expression turning quickly hungry, and he grabbed me suddenly, his strong arms wrapping around my back, bringing me down to his hard chest, the smell of masculine clean hitting my nose. His words, delicious and deep in my ear, whispering of dark buried fantasies of twisted depraved actions, images flooding me that I had never allowed in, his words making them possible, probable, holyfuckIwant-itrightnow desirable.
My orgasm came quickly, barreling down like a runaway train, out of control and unstoppable. I could think of nothing, knew of no one, but the animalistic fucking that I was enjoying. It was raw, untamed and hot as ever-living hell.
God, I am a glutton for punishment.
🔥🥵❤️😜😡😵😈💋👅👄
“You’re exactly his type. You need to stay as far from Brad De Luca as you can get.”
“Then why would you limit yourself? Why require that love be attached to the act? There is no sense in living a dry, sexless existence while you wait the years it could take to find your next love,' in the meantime missing out on some of your peak sexual years." I opened my mouth to object, but he plowed on. "Most people don't truly ever fall in love. As you admitted yourself, your first two loves probably weren't loves' at all. If you follow the love before sex' thought pro-cess, you will probably just get sexually frustrated and convince yourself that you love someone simply so you'll allow yourself to sleep with him, which will only end in an unnecessarily long relationship that will end with someone getting hurt.” That was quite a speech. "Look, for you sex might be a sexual release, but I don't function the same way. Sex for me is more of an emotional thing, not anything that I need."
"Bullshit. Everyone needs sex."
"That is a man talking. You have a need to release your.. stuff. We don't operate that way, or at least I don't. Like I said, it's emotional, not physical."
"You make love, but don't fuck." The expletive sounded dangerous and incredibly sexy in his voice.
"No. I fuck. I just do it more for the control aspect rather than the physical." This was the most honest conversation I had ever had with anyone I was revealing all my secrets.
There was a certain freedom in knowing that this was the last time I would see him, and that nothing I said could be used against me.
His eyes narrowed, a flash of understanding in them.
I didn't know how I felt about Brad. Half the time he pissed me off with his arrogance and sexual misdoings, and the rest of the time I wanted to shove him down and rip his clothes off. I was used to being the aggressor, to being in control of the relationship. That wasn't going to be possible with Brad.
But then again, a relationship wasn't a possibility anyway.
Having only had sex with two guys, the prospect of Brad being the third scared me. What did it say about me if I had sex with someone that I sometimes didn't even like, much less love? What had been the point of my waiting until I was nineteen for sex if I was just going to jump into bed with strangers now?
"So that's the big thing. You're a swinger."
He winced, making a face, then nodded. "Yes, though I'm not crazy about the word. And my girlfriend, or soul mate, or wife, would need to be part of that lifestyle, as well. It is the only way I know that I will stay committed."
"So it's a nonnegotiable?"
"Yes."
The statement made my jaw drop, and he grinned at my face, his expression turning quickly hungry, and he grabbed me suddenly, his strong arms wrapping around my back, bringing me down to his hard chest, the smell of masculine clean hitting my nose. His words, delicious and deep in my ear, whispering of dark buried fantasies of twisted depraved actions, images flooding me that I had never allowed in, his words making them possible, probable, holyfuckIwant-itrightnow desirable.
My orgasm came quickly, barreling down like a runaway train, out of control and unstoppable. I could think of nothing, knew of no one, but the animalistic fucking that I was enjoying. It was raw, untamed and hot as ever-living hell.
God, I am a glutton for punishment.
bookaddict1975's review against another edition
4.0
🎧 Audio Review 🎧
I've got to say I think this author is moving up to my Auto Buy list! Another great story. So far this story is very different from her other books, to me anyway. I'm always expecting a "OMG I didn't see that coming" ending but this one was different. I really enjoyed the story and the characters. I did feel like Julia changed a little too much from the beginning to the end of this book. I love where it is headed but would have probably loved it more if she would have needed more convincing. The narration was excellent and I can't wait to start book 2!
I've got to say I think this author is moving up to my Auto Buy list! Another great story. So far this story is very different from her other books, to me anyway. I'm always expecting a "OMG I didn't see that coming" ending but this one was different. I really enjoyed the story and the characters. I did feel like Julia changed a little too much from the beginning to the end of this book. I love where it is headed but would have probably loved it more if she would have needed more convincing. The narration was excellent and I can't wait to start book 2!
persephoneautumn's review against another edition
5.0
Blindfolded Innocence is comparable to one, long, delicious tease that delivers on its promise.
I’m delighted that I’ve finally been introduced to Brad and Julia. I loved getting to know them and watching them come together (perhaps pun intended). It was a great read and I can’t wait to continue their story.
I’m delighted that I’ve finally been introduced to Brad and Julia. I loved getting to know them and watching them come together (perhaps pun intended). It was a great read and I can’t wait to continue their story.
clumsyllama15's review against another edition
1.0
THIS REVIEW WILL NOT BE FAVORABLE. WARNING: SPOILERS.
I waited to write this review because I was pissed off that I even wasted my time. I read this because it was in my recommended reading section. I have compiled a short list of problems with this book.
1) THIS BOOK LACKED ENOUGH SEX.
With a book such as this, I expect a lot of hot, steamy, toe curling, clawing the bed sheets sex. THEY DON'T FUCK UNTIL HALFWAY THROUGH THE BOOK. That is saying a lot, considering that the book isn't that long. After the initial sex scene, you would think that there would be more sex. You would be wrong. (Aside from the girl named Alexis that he screwed in Vegas while Julia was on the trip with him. Pig much?) There's not anymore action until the end of the fucking book.
2) THE CHARACTERS ARE FLAT AS CARDBOARD.
When I read a book, I expect to get to know the character like my best friend even though they do not exist. That doesn't matter if the character seems real. The characters in this book are FLAT. Flatter than Miley Cyrus's ass. (Come on, you know it was funny.) Julia is a independent woman going to college. She's interning at a law firm for said college. She meets confirmed bachelor/ man whore Brad De Luca and feels attracted to him, she knows she needs to stay away, etc. Seriously. THAT IS IT. Then we have Brad De Luca. Attractive, wealthy, successful. Oh, did I mention that he was a man whore? He also has a KINK. Wanna know what the fucking kink is? HE'S A SWINGER. He loves to watch his spouse fuck other people. Seriously not kidding. Just ugh. Anyway, flat characters. Moving on.
3) THE PLOT IS FUCKING TERRIBLE.
The words above just about say it all. Half of the book is about their trip in Vegas. BORING. This book practically put me to sleep.
4) THE CHARACTERS ARE ANNOYING.
Julia's friends are terrible. One of them is the reasonable down to Earth one, and the other girl is just plain awful. She is the annoying cliche rich white girl with an iPhone and Starbucks. Not kidding. I probably should have put her in the flat character section. Julia is annoying too. She's a fucking cock tease. She teases men and makes them think that she is going to hook up with them. That's until she sees the desperation in their eyes and fucking leaves them with blue balls. She uses men to feel WANTED. Ugh. Brad De Luca is actually better than Julia. At least he's fucking honest with himself and the people that he screws. Still, that doesn't change the fact that he's a disgusting pig.
My advice? DON'T WASTE YOUR PRECIOUS TIME. This book is beyond awful. There are two other books, and I won't be reading them. This book was so terrible that I'm not even concerned with finding out how this ends. I'm going to leave this here, and hopefully people will heed my advice. And by the way, YOU'RE WELCOME.
I waited to write this review because I was pissed off that I even wasted my time. I read this because it was in my recommended reading section. I have compiled a short list of problems with this book.
1) THIS BOOK LACKED ENOUGH SEX.
With a book such as this, I expect a lot of hot, steamy, toe curling, clawing the bed sheets sex. THEY DON'T FUCK UNTIL HALFWAY THROUGH THE BOOK. That is saying a lot, considering that the book isn't that long. After the initial sex scene, you would think that there would be more sex. You would be wrong. (Aside from the girl named Alexis that he screwed in Vegas while Julia was on the trip with him. Pig much?) There's not anymore action until the end of the fucking book.
2) THE CHARACTERS ARE FLAT AS CARDBOARD.
When I read a book, I expect to get to know the character like my best friend even though they do not exist. That doesn't matter if the character seems real. The characters in this book are FLAT. Flatter than Miley Cyrus's ass. (Come on, you know it was funny.) Julia is a independent woman going to college. She's interning at a law firm for said college. She meets confirmed bachelor/ man whore Brad De Luca and feels attracted to him, she knows she needs to stay away, etc. Seriously. THAT IS IT. Then we have Brad De Luca. Attractive, wealthy, successful. Oh, did I mention that he was a man whore? He also has a KINK. Wanna know what the fucking kink is? HE'S A SWINGER. He loves to watch his spouse fuck other people. Seriously not kidding. Just ugh. Anyway, flat characters. Moving on.
3) THE PLOT IS FUCKING TERRIBLE.
The words above just about say it all. Half of the book is about their trip in Vegas. BORING. This book practically put me to sleep.
4) THE CHARACTERS ARE ANNOYING.
Julia's friends are terrible. One of them is the reasonable down to Earth one, and the other girl is just plain awful. She is the annoying cliche rich white girl with an iPhone and Starbucks. Not kidding. I probably should have put her in the flat character section. Julia is annoying too. She's a fucking cock tease. She teases men and makes them think that she is going to hook up with them. That's until she sees the desperation in their eyes and fucking leaves them with blue balls. She uses men to feel WANTED. Ugh. Brad De Luca is actually better than Julia. At least he's fucking honest with himself and the people that he screws. Still, that doesn't change the fact that he's a disgusting pig.
My advice? DON'T WASTE YOUR PRECIOUS TIME. This book is beyond awful. There are two other books, and I won't be reading them. This book was so terrible that I'm not even concerned with finding out how this ends. I'm going to leave this here, and hopefully people will heed my advice. And by the way, YOU'RE WELCOME.
awrittenwood's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
2.25
I typically like Torre's writing style, and this book had some fun moments which is why it's not rated lower. I didn't realize until now that it was a debut novel, and that makes sense. I've read others by her that I liked more.
Usually, I liked Brad and was meh about Julia. I hated them a lot throughout the book, though, and not in that "oh, they're tortured and can't help their flaws" way, but more in a "he's a disrespectful jackass and she's a judgmental hypocrite" way. While I appreciate that they learn and grow from each other, it doesn't come across as genuine for Julia's character. She is so quick to call out the sexual behaviors of others as "slutty" or "deviant", but as soon as she sees the hottest guy she's ever seen, she melts like butter.
Now, Brad. I don't love the pressure and persistence after Julia told him no, and that he knows how important the internship is to her but doesn't give af about the fact that being seen with him could easily cause her to lose it, which is his fault in the first place for fucking interns, clients, and, oh, yeah...Broward's wife . It's a tale as old as time: Man in power propositions woman that works under him.
It's also strange that there wasn't really any lead up to the end scene throughout the rest of the book other than these "rules" at the beginning of chapters that had literally nothing to do with the chapter itself. I was wondering why the book is titled Blindfolded Innocence until about the last 5-10 pages. Those last 5-10 pages needed at least a few chapters of buildup IMHO, because we went from 1 to 100 in a very short time. This book did not tie up any loose ends, so you have to read the next one to figure out what, if any, implications or consequences there are to the MCs' lives.
I liked the supporting characters. Becca is the rich, but still chill, sex positive, supportive friend, and Olivia is the very rational, responsibly supportive one. I've forgotten the older woman's name they visit in Boulder, but she was fun too. They're a good balance. Ngl though, I loved the whole time Brad and Julia were in Vegas, especially when they went to Saffire [sp?] and Boulder. I forgot the one girl's name he fucks in the club office (which is yet another abuse of his power) , but I was here for the Montana scene. That could have been 1/3 of the book, and I'd have been all for it.
Overall, there were parts I liked, but the balance shifts more to what I didn't like. I'll probably pick up the next one at some point to see how it's going with these characters.
Usually, I liked Brad and was meh about Julia. I hated them a lot throughout the book, though, and not in that "oh, they're tortured and can't help their flaws" way, but more in a "he's a disrespectful jackass and she's a judgmental hypocrite" way. While I appreciate that they learn and grow from each other, it doesn't come across as genuine for Julia's character. She is so quick to call out the sexual behaviors of others as "slutty" or "deviant", but as soon as she sees the hottest guy she's ever seen, she melts like butter.
Now, Brad. I don't love the pressure and persistence after Julia told him no, and that he knows how important the internship is to her but doesn't give af about the fact that being seen with him could easily cause her to lose it, which is his fault in the first place for fucking interns, clients, and, oh, yeah...Broward's wife . It's a tale as old as time: Man in power propositions woman that works under him.
It's also strange that there wasn't really any lead up to the end scene throughout the rest of the book other than these "rules" at the beginning of chapters that had literally nothing to do with the chapter itself. I was wondering why the book is titled Blindfolded Innocence until about the last 5-10 pages. Those last 5-10 pages needed at least a few chapters of buildup IMHO, because we went from 1 to 100 in a very short time. This book did not tie up any loose ends, so you have to read the next one to figure out what, if any, implications or consequences there are to the MCs' lives.
I liked the supporting characters. Becca is the rich, but still chill, sex positive, supportive friend, and Olivia is the very rational, responsibly supportive one. I've forgotten the older woman's name they visit in Boulder, but she was fun too. They're a good balance. Ngl though, I loved the whole time Brad and Julia were in Vegas, especially when they went to Saffire [sp?] and Boulder. I forgot the one girl's name he fucks in the club office (which is yet another abuse of his power) , but I was here for the Montana scene. That could have been 1/3 of the book, and I'd have been all for it.
Overall, there were parts I liked, but the balance shifts more to what I didn't like. I'll probably pick up the next one at some point to see how it's going with these characters.
geo_ix's review
2.0
The only reason I rated this hire than a one star is because there WAS concepts of this book I liked. I liked that there was the 'swinger' element although it could have occurred earlier, but that wasn't really what it was about I guess? But it also was or the title wouldn't have been that.
Uh. It's so hard to explain why I DIDNT like it. I didn't like the writing or the characters to be honest. Julia was a pain in my ass and while 'innocent' I'd actually say immature. Sure her ideals on sex and relationships is innocent, but the number of times I wanted to hit her? Let's just put it down to 100% of the time.
Many of the people I follow on GR have an aversion to the male (I never seem to see complains about females but maybe because they're less common) having sex with someone else. I don't have that problem. What I did have a problem with, was the fact he took a young girl to Vegas, after she kept saying she'd rather not, claimed her an innocent and all that, but left her in a 'gentlemens club' to fend for herself while he screwed someone he sees often, all of this while he's been telling her he WILL get into bed with her, like, one at a time man. Or he could have backed off when he heard her thoughts on sex (she has to 'love'... Until him).
Also about Julia, I wanted to punch her when she calls herself a cocktease. She's proud of it, which is okay, but the way the scene takes place and her thoughts on it sounded too sultry and seedy for my liking. She claims she has no attraction but looks down on people who have sex with people like that. I find that the same thing. She finds sex, sex because you're 'giving your soul' or some crap (they talk about this) but foreplay isn't sex to her and such. She's a wank, really,
I also don't see why Brad didn't come out at the start that he's into that, lots of people like threesomes and such, and I don't see how that's actually an issue like he made it out to be. Like, look for a girl who likes that stuff and you're set. The whole club/party idea and blindfolds and not knowing the people/the rules would make it even easier! Be real up front dude! Ah I don't think I'll continue even if I wanted more of the swinging type relationship the writing style isn't my thing.
Uh. It's so hard to explain why I DIDNT like it. I didn't like the writing or the characters to be honest. Julia was a pain in my ass and while 'innocent' I'd actually say immature. Sure her ideals on sex and relationships is innocent, but the number of times I wanted to hit her? Let's just put it down to 100% of the time.
Many of the people I follow on GR have an aversion to the male (I never seem to see complains about females but maybe because they're less common) having sex with someone else. I don't have that problem. What I did have a problem with, was the fact he took a young girl to Vegas, after she kept saying she'd rather not, claimed her an innocent and all that, but left her in a 'gentlemens club' to fend for herself while he screwed someone he sees often, all of this while he's been telling her he WILL get into bed with her, like, one at a time man. Or he could have backed off when he heard her thoughts on sex (she has to 'love'... Until him).
Also about Julia, I wanted to punch her when she calls herself a cocktease. She's proud of it, which is okay, but the way the scene takes place and her thoughts on it sounded too sultry and seedy for my liking. She claims she has no attraction but looks down on people who have sex with people like that. I find that the same thing. She finds sex, sex because you're 'giving your soul' or some crap (they talk about this) but foreplay isn't sex to her and such. She's a wank, really,
I also don't see why Brad didn't come out at the start that he's into that, lots of people like threesomes and such, and I don't see how that's actually an issue like he made it out to be. Like, look for a girl who likes that stuff and you're set. The whole club/party idea and blindfolds and not knowing the people/the rules would make it even easier! Be real up front dude! Ah I don't think I'll continue even if I wanted more of the swinging type relationship the writing style isn't my thing.