Grade: B-
Hotness Level: Inferno
Kink Level: BDSM
Genre: Contemporary, BDSM
Series: Purgatory Masters #1
Reviewed by Kate
When Maggie is arrested in a raid of a sex club, she also ends up fired and divorced, all very publicly. So she retreats to her parents’ empty cabin to regroup. Tucker escaped his hometown as early as he could, only returning after his father died. Tucker has been denying his inner Dom ever since. He’s been waiting for Maggie to return. When Maggie and Tucker meet, sparks fly and they enter into an intense Dom/sub relationship.
I enjoyed meeting both Tucker and Maggie. Tucker seems to be a tortured soul with a tiny bit of stalker (he’s done extensive research about Maggie before they get together). A dominant who is actually looking for a commitment was a nice change of pace. Maggie is an extreme case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. She is left with a few issues involving public places that Tucker deals with very respectfully.
I knew going in that this was not an HEA. There is a mysterious sub-plot about the scandal surrounding Tucker’s father’s death that appears as if it will be continued through the rest of the series. However, if you ignore the epilogue, there can be a satisfying conclusion for Tucker and Maggie. I look forward to the next installment.
Kate
Moosed Up by Tiffinie Helmer
Grade: B
Hotness Level: Blaze
Kink Level: No Kink
Genre: ContemporarySeries: Wild Men of Alaska #2
Reviewed by Kate
After discovering her boyfriend is gay, nurse practitioner Eva decides it is time for a drastic change. She signs on at the clinic in a tiny village in Alaska. When she is chased up a tree by a moose, she is rescued by Lynx, Alaskan Refuge Officer and certified veterinarian. Lynx is instantly attracted to Eva, even though she’s pretty high maintenance. Eva’s pretty sure she has the ability to turn guys gay, but Lynx’s extreme masculinity calls to her. Will their initial sparks be able to survive a matchmaking pet moose and a band of murderous poachers?
I liked this book a lot. City girl meets country boy. But this city girl’s got a lot of spunk. Eva’s not one to sit and wait for said country boy to save the day. A quick read at just over 100 pages, this one made me smile quite a bit-especially the pet moose.
An Offer From A Gentleman by Julia Quinn
Grade: B
Hotness Level: Blaze
Kink Level: No Kink
Genre: Historical
Series: Bridgertons #3
Reviewed by Kate
When the Earl of Penwood’s illegitimate daughter, Sophie, is dropped off at his doorstep he chooses to raise her as his ward. Sophie enjoys a quiet existence in the country until the earl’s new wife Araminta and her two daughters arrive. When the earl dies, Sophie is forced to become Araminta’s unpaid servant. Sneaking into Lady Bridgerton’s masquerade ball, Sophie meets Benedict. And, 300 pages later, they live happily ever after. An obvious retelling of Cinderella that you can’t help but love, this book left me with a happy sigh at the end.
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