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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
I know I talk a lot about the criminal intentions series by cole mccade and it's an intimidating one to start with nearly thirty books out atm. but this one is my second favorite work by this author and I love it with all my heart.
So your best friend thinks you work too much and books you a massage and you make an ass of yourself in front of the beautiful masseuse. welcome to vic's life.
in this book, you get :
➸ sex contract
➸ cello lessons
➸ class difference
➸ beautiful writing
now i'm regretting not tabbing this book upon reread to share one of the many beautiful quotes, so I guess you'll just have to read it for yourself.
this is book 2 in a series but can be read as a standalone.
So your best friend thinks you work too much and books you a massage and you make an ass of yourself in front of the beautiful masseuse. welcome to vic's life.
in this book, you get :
➸ sex contract
➸ cello lessons
➸ class difference
➸ beautiful writing
now i'm regretting not tabbing this book upon reread to share one of the many beautiful quotes, so I guess you'll just have to read it for yourself.
this is book 2 in a series but can be read as a standalone.
I’ll never again see a cello without blushing…
And where do I get an Amani now? I need that no-BS energy in my life.
Those two were so wholesome and this book was spicy and judgment free and wholesome and I read it in one day.
And where do I get an Amani now? I need that no-BS energy in my life.
Those two were so wholesome and this book was spicy and judgment free and wholesome and I read it in one day.
This was a reread. I originally rated it four stars but clearly I was wildin out because this was a serve! Amani Idrissi and Victor Newcomb = best couple.
Also the audio book narrator
Also the audio book narrator
Well, that was pretty good.
There were a few things that didn't work for me personally, but otherwise I liked it.
I listened to the audio and Joel Leslie is just *chefs kiss*, though I found it a bit weird getting used to his American accent, as previously all I had listened to from him were the Arden St Ives books, which are 100% British accents. He really is a talented narrator, as he did 3 different accents for this one (plus, all the different voices) and I thought they were all really well done.
One of the things I liked most about this book is that it kind of messes with the traditional dom/sub dynamics, and I found it similar to For Real (Alexis Hall) in that respect; the younger, physically smaller dom and the (slightly) older, physically larger sub with a high stress job.
I also liked that Victor didn't really have any panic around his attraction to Amani, he just rolled with it (after a bit of initial confusion), that it was just something new he learned about himself. I know in the book there are several mentions of him being bi, but I was honestly getting demi vibes from him. Maybe that's just me, though, looking for more aspec rep whether it's there or not.
I good listen, though probably not one I should have been listening to while trying to fall asleep...
There were a few things that didn't work for me personally, but otherwise I liked it.
I listened to the audio and Joel Leslie is just *chefs kiss*, though I found it a bit weird getting used to his American accent, as previously all I had listened to from him were the Arden St Ives books, which are 100% British accents. He really is a talented narrator, as he did 3 different accents for this one (plus, all the different voices) and I thought they were all really well done.
One of the things I liked most about this book is that it kind of messes with the traditional dom/sub dynamics, and I found it similar to For Real (Alexis Hall) in that respect; the younger, physically smaller dom and the (slightly) older, physically larger sub with a high stress job.
I also liked that Victor didn't really have any panic around his attraction to Amani, he just rolled with it (after a bit of initial confusion), that it was just something new he learned about himself. I know in the book there are several mentions of him being bi, but I was honestly getting demi vibes from him. Maybe that's just me, though, looking for more aspec rep whether it's there or not.
I good listen, though probably not one I should have been listening to while trying to fall asleep...
*This review contains spoilers and sexual stuff (btw. it's an erotic m/m book.*
2-3 stars
Soooo. After reading the first book in the series I also wanted to read this one because I actually really liked the first one. But. This book was kinda boring.
I liked the characters, the sex scenes were good written (I will come to the sex scenes later) and overall it was solid.
We have Vic the protagonist of the story who is really rich, handsome and big (*wink*) you know the typical business man and then we have Amani. A beautiful, exotic man with a passion for music (especially the Cello) he is in College and works part time with his mother as an masseur.
And I just have to mention why I enjoyed Ash and Brand (book one) more than Vic and Amani. It's first of all the dynamic and the age. Of course, the age thing was kinda weird but that made the relationship more interesting. And we have so many BDSM in fiction since Shades of Grey went through the roof (but Fifty shades of Grey is pure garbage please don't read that thank you).
We have BDSM in every fan fiction, in every erotic book it's in some way always part of the sex scenes. And I personally have to say that I'm just done with chains and whips and this whole pain/pleasure thing.
On the other hand, Brand and Ash this whole I want to possess you was new and "fresh" (not healthy) but while reading their sex and relationship I had all kinds of emotions but while reading this book it felt like every other BDSM book/fan fiction.
Also Amani and Vic were kinda normal, of course Amani is black and dressing like Eric from Sex Education (I hope you know what I mean if not google it) and I absolutely lived for that. Amani was feminine but in this relationship the dominant one and that's absolutely a plus point. I also live for characters with long black hair especially men.
Vic was just boring. A white man who's rich and is a businessman. That's it.
And while Ash fought with losing his dad and wanting someone to care for him which later perfectly fitted to the dynamic with Brand, the relationship and the problems the characters had to face just weren't really my cup of tea.
Overall I'm just kinda done with BDSM.
Thank you for taking your time reading this shithead of a review. See you in therapy!
My grammar and spelling is shit thank you!
2-3 stars
Soooo. After reading the first book in the series I also wanted to read this one because I actually really liked the first one. But. This book was kinda boring.
I liked the characters, the sex scenes were good written (I will come to the sex scenes later) and overall it was solid.
We have Vic the protagonist of the story who is really rich, handsome and big (*wink*) you know the typical business man and then we have Amani. A beautiful, exotic man with a passion for music (especially the Cello) he is in College and works part time with his mother as an masseur.
And I just have to mention why I enjoyed Ash and Brand (book one) more than Vic and Amani. It's first of all the dynamic and the age. Of course, the age thing was kinda weird but that made the relationship more interesting. And we have so many BDSM in fiction since Shades of Grey went through the roof (but Fifty shades of Grey is pure garbage please don't read that thank you).
We have BDSM in every fan fiction, in every erotic book it's in some way always part of the sex scenes. And I personally have to say that I'm just done with chains and whips and this whole pain/pleasure thing.
On the other hand, Brand and Ash this whole I want to possess you was new and "fresh" (not healthy) but while reading their sex and relationship I had all kinds of emotions but while reading this book it felt like every other BDSM book/fan fiction.
Also Amani and Vic were kinda normal, of course Amani is black and dressing like Eric from Sex Education (I hope you know what I mean if not google it) and I absolutely lived for that. Amani was feminine but in this relationship the dominant one and that's absolutely a plus point. I also live for characters with long black hair especially men.
Vic was just boring. A white man who's rich and is a businessman. That's it.
And while Ash fought with losing his dad and wanting someone to care for him which later perfectly fitted to the dynamic with Brand, the relationship and the problems the characters had to face just weren't really my cup of tea.
Overall I'm just kinda done with BDSM.
Thank you for taking your time reading this shithead of a review. See you in therapy!
My grammar and spelling is shit thank you!
Clearly I like everything McCade writes. The writing is gorgeous and lush. I wondered about the youth of these characters. It didn't seem necessary, and they seemed very mature.
dark
fast-paced
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
