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darcyharper's review against another edition
It was supposed to be a romance, but it was assault. That is not love or a Dom/sub relationship
That's sexual abuse and lack of respect, control and decency.
That's sexual abuse and lack of respect, control and decency.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
cglamb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rellwood74's review against another edition
3.0
I came across this review on my shelves when I updated my library. It was marked as a DNF, but I actually read it.
I know that a lot of people love this author and this series, it's on a bunch of lists, however it didn't sit well with me.
Gabe is the Hero and he is a businessman with bank. He is one of three brothers, and his object of desire is Mia who is the little sister to of his best friend.
After he secures Mia in his grasp, he gives her the BDSM contract and gets her to sign on the dotted line. Although Mia is excited and scared, she trusts that this man is going to treat her right. Yes, a woman can be treated right even while being spanked to and tied up.
However, Gabe asks Mia to go above and beyond what would be expected of her at such a recent introduction to the scene. I am referring to a specific scene where she was expected to strip naked and serve as a table or a platter or some kind of inanimate object to hold and serve food for a bunch of unknown businessmen. That pissed me off. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being a table or a platter for BDSM fun. What is wrong was how he manipulated this young woman who otherwise has no experience in the scene whatsoever into being groped and watched by strangers while her "loving" boyfriend is there conducting business. Also, she had no idea she was going to be doing this. It was just sprung on her and was followed up with some kind of male manipulation to get it going. I don't remember if she liked it or not, but that isn't the point. The point is you do not get your new submissive who has never done anything kinky in the past to strip and become a platter for food for strange businessmen without even asking first. Actually, he shouldn't have even asked. This is a no-brainer. He supposedly loves her and is worried about her brother finding out they are together. How does he expect her older brother to react when he finds out he had her naked and groped during a business lunch?
Seriously? That is just one of the many reasons why I wanted to stab Gabe with at fork.
And that is one of the many reasons why I marked this as a DNF even though I read it, because that is the response I had after reading it.
I know that a lot of people love this author and this series, it's on a bunch of lists, however it didn't sit well with me.
Gabe is the Hero and he is a businessman with bank. He is one of three brothers, and his object of desire is Mia who is the little sister to of his best friend.
After he secures Mia in his grasp, he gives her the BDSM contract and gets her to sign on the dotted line. Although Mia is excited and scared, she trusts that this man is going to treat her right. Yes, a woman can be treated right even while being spanked to and tied up.
However, Gabe asks Mia to go above and beyond what would be expected of her at such a recent introduction to the scene. I am referring to a specific scene where she was expected to strip naked and serve as a table or a platter or some kind of inanimate object to hold and serve food for a bunch of unknown businessmen. That pissed me off. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being a table or a platter for BDSM fun. What is wrong was how he manipulated this young woman who otherwise has no experience in the scene whatsoever into being groped and watched by strangers while her "loving" boyfriend is there conducting business. Also, she had no idea she was going to be doing this. It was just sprung on her and was followed up with some kind of male manipulation to get it going. I don't remember if she liked it or not, but that isn't the point. The point is you do not get your new submissive who has never done anything kinky in the past to strip and become a platter for food for strange businessmen without even asking first. Actually, he shouldn't have even asked. This is a no-brainer. He supposedly loves her and is worried about her brother finding out they are together. How does he expect her older brother to react when he finds out he had her naked and groped during a business lunch?
Seriously? That is just one of the many reasons why I wanted to stab Gabe with at fork.
And that is one of the many reasons why I marked this as a DNF even though I read it, because that is the response I had after reading it.
emilylovestoreadandwrite's review against another edition
5.0
I can’t even describe how happy the ending made me!!!
rcrops's review against another edition
3.0
I have really mixed feelings towards this book. The writing and story was good but then there were too many and too over the top sex scenes which were totally not needed.
The book began good and I was really enjoying it until about half way through. The part in the book at the hotel room completely ruined the story for me.
All in all the characters were well written and likable to a certain extent but that one issue just stuck with me throughout the rest of the story. It is unlikely that I will read the other books in the Breathless series.
The book began good and I was really enjoying it until about half way through. The part in the book at the hotel room completely ruined the story for me.
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The hotel scene was absolutely ridiculous. I understand that Maya Banks was trying to get across the loyalty of the characters and blah blah blah but it was just seedy and awkward and not very believable. Why would someone go along with getting naked and tied up in front of a group of men she has never met? I actually found that part of the book cringey and made it hard for me to carry on with the story.All in all the characters were well written and likable to a certain extent but that one issue just stuck with me throughout the rest of the story. It is unlikely that I will read the other books in the Breathless series.
courtsbooknook's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
I am always here for the best friend's little sister trope. Gabe and Mia gave me life and I loved how their story developed. This was also a book that was heavy on spice and not so much on plot, and honestly I was fine with it because I needed that type of book. I wish the ending of the book wasn't so quick. I feel like their relationship was really developing and then it was like end of book conflict, but right back to being together. The timing felt off and I wanted Gave and Mia to have more conversations with one another to figure out where they stood. I also liked that it was an office romance. This one also kind of built up Jace and Ash's stories that are coming next and I'm excited to see where those narratives go. Overall, this was perfect for something extra smutty and I enjoyed that!
livi22092003's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
jenngummo's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5