A review by emilylovesbooks94
All Dolled Up by Chara Croft

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.