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onthesamepa9e's review
4.0
Stunning
This book was truly excellent!! Seeing Starla & Lowry Learn to love each other & grow throughout the book was really awesome, and the depiction of depression was handled really deftly (duh its #ownvoices but I thought it still merited a shout out
This book was truly excellent!! Seeing Starla & Lowry Learn to love each other & grow throughout the book was really awesome, and the depiction of depression was handled really deftly (duh its #ownvoices but I thought it still merited a shout out
briarsreviews's review
5.0
Oh man, oh man, oh man! Another Tamsen Parker gem!!
This book is a 6 out of 5, but unfortunately that rating does not exist on this site so I guess I can settle with just a 5 out of 5.
Seriously though, this one was a DOOZIE!
Tamsen has amped up the plot, has some truly epic references and kept me hooked the entire time! Starla and Lowry (amazing names, by the way) are one incredibly interesting pair that make this book feel more than just a romantic, erotic tale. These characters felt real - mental health issues, sweet and seductive storylines and one heck of a finale! This book is just AMAZE-BALLS.
So, down to the actual plot - Starla was Dr. Lowry Campbell's patient way back in the day (about 15 years if you are a numbers person) and suddenly he's back into her life. Except, this time he's not her doctor and is instead a sexy man she's interested in. She liked him back then, but now the lines are blurred and it's their chance to pounce at each other. Their romance is slow burn and faces many obstacles along the way. Starla has some mental health issues but deals with them like a champ. Lowry is an understanding man who is hella sexy and ready to be in her life.
If I have to summarize ALL of the amazing things I liked, here's a list to start you off:
1. Lowry's descriptions and accents and OMG Tamsen seriously made this man my dream man. She's killing me! Reddish copper hair, smart doctor and the European twang... Ugh. SO SEXY.
2. This story has such a way with words - "Tongue like a whip" - seriously majestic. I loved some of the amazing phrases used because they added SO MUCH to this book. It felt like this book had attitude and was sassy at times. Example number two: "He deserves to have his heart cut out with a rusty spoon and fed to him."
3. Star Wars references galore! "My enemies encased in carbonate" was the best gem, but there's SO MANY.
4. "Daddy kink kryptonite" is the best way to describe this novel AND that's a quote from the book!
5. Oh, and did I mention there's a dominatrix? Oh yeah, this book is SPICY.
This slow burn novel is ridiculously amazing. Tamsen's writing is only getting better and this book was seriously cool. Not all readers will like it - it takes about half the novel for the couple to get dealing with their romantic emotions - so readers who like quick, fast-paced romance might want to steer clear. There's also talks of self-harm and suicide, so this book might be a little triggering for some.
Overall, I think this book is incredible! As I said, 6 out of 5 stars level good! I liked that Tamsen keeps taking risks with these stories. They are different, totally romantic and erotic and well written! What more can this reader ask for?
Five out of five stars!
I received this book for free from Tamsen Parker in exchange for an honest review.
This book is a 6 out of 5, but unfortunately that rating does not exist on this site so I guess I can settle with just a 5 out of 5.
Seriously though, this one was a DOOZIE!
Tamsen has amped up the plot, has some truly epic references and kept me hooked the entire time! Starla and Lowry (amazing names, by the way) are one incredibly interesting pair that make this book feel more than just a romantic, erotic tale. These characters felt real - mental health issues, sweet and seductive storylines and one heck of a finale! This book is just AMAZE-BALLS.
So, down to the actual plot - Starla was Dr. Lowry Campbell's patient way back in the day (about 15 years if you are a numbers person) and suddenly he's back into her life. Except, this time he's not her doctor and is instead a sexy man she's interested in. She liked him back then, but now the lines are blurred and it's their chance to pounce at each other. Their romance is slow burn and faces many obstacles along the way. Starla has some mental health issues but deals with them like a champ. Lowry is an understanding man who is hella sexy and ready to be in her life.
If I have to summarize ALL of the amazing things I liked, here's a list to start you off:
1. Lowry's descriptions and accents and OMG Tamsen seriously made this man my dream man. She's killing me! Reddish copper hair, smart doctor and the European twang... Ugh. SO SEXY.
2. This story has such a way with words - "Tongue like a whip" - seriously majestic. I loved some of the amazing phrases used because they added SO MUCH to this book. It felt like this book had attitude and was sassy at times. Example number two: "He deserves to have his heart cut out with a rusty spoon and fed to him."
3. Star Wars references galore! "My enemies encased in carbonate" was the best gem, but there's SO MANY.
4. "Daddy kink kryptonite" is the best way to describe this novel AND that's a quote from the book!
5. Oh, and did I mention there's a dominatrix? Oh yeah, this book is SPICY.
This slow burn novel is ridiculously amazing. Tamsen's writing is only getting better and this book was seriously cool. Not all readers will like it - it takes about half the novel for the couple to get dealing with their romantic emotions - so readers who like quick, fast-paced romance might want to steer clear. There's also talks of self-harm and suicide, so this book might be a little triggering for some.
Overall, I think this book is incredible! As I said, 6 out of 5 stars level good! I liked that Tamsen keeps taking risks with these stories. They are different, totally romantic and erotic and well written! What more can this reader ask for?
Five out of five stars!
I received this book for free from Tamsen Parker in exchange for an honest review.
readingromancehea's review
4.0
Starla is just trying to survive when everyone just keeps leaving her. Lowry is determined to get back the one person he left behind. They finally see each other after years of being apart. Starla is a strong and independent. She just needs someone to love her. She needs a Daddy. Lowry may not know much but he's dreamed of being a Daddy. It's such a good story. I like Jade and how protective she is. Mauve is sweet. Tad is sketchy and creepy. The smut in this is fantastic. I really enjoyed this.
catsandb00ks's review
4.0
4.5
I cant remember a time when I felt more seen in a book than this. I wasnt really sure what I was walking into with this but this turned out to be painful and cathartic and amazing. I do have to mention that this book deals HEABILY with mental illness and suicide topics so if that's a trigger then I would steer clear. There was a lot of passages that called to exactly the way I feel when my depression raised its head as well as my feelings on DDLG kinks. This book also had THE single most sexiest freaking sex scene I have ever read in my life.
I cant remember a time when I felt more seen in a book than this. I wasnt really sure what I was walking into with this but this turned out to be painful and cathartic and amazing. I do have to mention that this book deals HEABILY with mental illness and suicide topics so if that's a trigger then I would steer clear. There was a lot of passages that called to exactly the way I feel when my depression raised its head as well as my feelings on DDLG kinks. This book also had THE single most sexiest freaking sex scene I have ever read in my life.
ofjustimagine's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
bookaddict2011's review
3.0
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
For Her Own Good is a forbidden, age-gap romance that has a bit of kink thrown in. The story focuses on Doctor Lowry Campbell and Starla Parker. Lowry was Starla’s doctor when she was an adolescent battling with depression.
Once she turns 18, he leaves Boston for Chicago for fifteen years, only to return, and a chance encounter puts them side by side on his flight back. She is also on the flight to Boston after completing some work in Chicago.
I am all about forbidden romance. I am not so much into the age gap thing, nor am I into the kink that this book has, but all in all, once I got past that, I enjoyed the premise of the book. Starla’s battle with depression really hits home because it is something that so many people battle with. To see her fighting the fight and doing what she can to maintain her mental health speaks beautifully.
I’m gonna be honest, I refused to see Lowry as that much older than her because I just don’t do age gap. They didn’t discuss the age gap much in the book so I was able to imagine that he was closer in age to her than he really is. Then there is the whole kink. Again, I am gonna be honest… I found myself skipping particular scenes because the kink they used in this book is not my cup of tea at all. In fact, I found myself repulsed by some of the scenes.
Outside of the kink and age gap, Lowry and Starla have a relationship that can truly make a person smile. He takes care of her, and in turn, she does her best to take care of him. It’s a beautifully cultivated relationship that can be seen in most romance novels out there.
All in all, I probably wouldn’t go out of my way to read this book again, nor do I picture myself owning it on my library, but for those who like these tropes, I am sure you will find it very much within your liking. I give it a solid 3 out of 5 stars just because the writing style was good, and the overall premise was beautiful, I just happened to skip over some parts and not feel truly invested in the book since it wasn’t something I could get into.
For Her Own Good is a forbidden, age-gap romance that has a bit of kink thrown in. The story focuses on Doctor Lowry Campbell and Starla Parker. Lowry was Starla’s doctor when she was an adolescent battling with depression.
Once she turns 18, he leaves Boston for Chicago for fifteen years, only to return, and a chance encounter puts them side by side on his flight back. She is also on the flight to Boston after completing some work in Chicago.
I am all about forbidden romance. I am not so much into the age gap thing, nor am I into the kink that this book has, but all in all, once I got past that, I enjoyed the premise of the book. Starla’s battle with depression really hits home because it is something that so many people battle with. To see her fighting the fight and doing what she can to maintain her mental health speaks beautifully.
I’m gonna be honest, I refused to see Lowry as that much older than her because I just don’t do age gap. They didn’t discuss the age gap much in the book so I was able to imagine that he was closer in age to her than he really is. Then there is the whole kink. Again, I am gonna be honest… I found myself skipping particular scenes because the kink they used in this book is not my cup of tea at all. In fact, I found myself repulsed by some of the scenes.
Outside of the kink and age gap, Lowry and Starla have a relationship that can truly make a person smile. He takes care of her, and in turn, she does her best to take care of him. It’s a beautifully cultivated relationship that can be seen in most romance novels out there.
All in all, I probably wouldn’t go out of my way to read this book again, nor do I picture myself owning it on my library, but for those who like these tropes, I am sure you will find it very much within your liking. I give it a solid 3 out of 5 stars just because the writing style was good, and the overall premise was beautiful, I just happened to skip over some parts and not feel truly invested in the book since it wasn’t something I could get into.
lovetolovebooks's review
5.0
I’ll treat her as fragile not because she is, but because life has already tried to shatter her on the floor one too many times, and wouldn’t it be nice if someone cradled her for once?
For Her Own Good was phenomenal! I kind of went in expecting the classic Daddy/little girl read, and what I got was an incredible representation of depression, kink relationships, and a healthy mixture of the two.
Starla has suffered from extreme depression since she was young, but after finding a treatment that works for her, she has managed to create a great business and have a life that she's proud of living. She has all the respect in my eyes for not only that, but the continuous work she does seeing a team of doctors about her mental health and keeping her depression in check. This take on mental health was executed extremely well in my opinion. I related to Starla so freakin hard during my reading experience, and I admire her.
Set me aflame, Star, until I’m mere ashes. I’d be grateful and proud to be the conflagration you warmed your body upon.
Starla was Lowry's patient when she was a teen but then he made the decision to up and leave at a time when she needed him most. 15 years later, he's back and he wants Starla in any way she will let him. What happens next is so unbelievably sexy, kinky, and just lovely.
I’ll go slow at first, work my thick hard cock inside that tight cunt of yours, and when you’re ready, I’m going to fuck you, Star. Drive into you until you cry out my name. Until your legs are splayed wide open and you’re getting hammered. I’m going to absolutely pound you until you’re wrecked. That’s what I’m going to do and you’re going to love it, aren’t you, my horny little girl?”
Starla admits to Lowry, a man 18 years older than her, that if they are going to try having a sexual relationship she wants to call him Daddy. I found this side of their relationship to be very positive and healing. They have many discussions about what they like, what they don't like, what they are willing to try, and Lowry even gets a session with Starla's Domme to see and learn the full scope of what both of their roles would be like, and he does it without the toxic masculinity which made me fall in love with him all over again. Lowry makes one hell of a Daddy, and sweet lord can that man dirty talk! He continually checks in with Starla (mentally and emotionally) in and out of scenes, and the level of communication these two have is just as sexy as the actual sex!
This was my first book by Tamsen Parker, and it won't be my last!
Read this if you like:
Age gaps
Taboo
Daddy/little girl
Dirty Talkers
Overall rating 5 stars
Steaminess 4.5 stars
For Her Own Good was phenomenal! I kind of went in expecting the classic Daddy/little girl read, and what I got was an incredible representation of depression, kink relationships, and a healthy mixture of the two.
Starla has suffered from extreme depression since she was young, but after finding a treatment that works for her, she has managed to create a great business and have a life that she's proud of living. She has all the respect in my eyes for not only that, but the continuous work she does seeing a team of doctors about her mental health and keeping her depression in check. This take on mental health was executed extremely well in my opinion. I related to Starla so freakin hard during my reading experience, and I admire her.
Set me aflame, Star, until I’m mere ashes. I’d be grateful and proud to be the conflagration you warmed your body upon.
Starla was Lowry's patient when she was a teen but then he made the decision to up and leave at a time when she needed him most. 15 years later, he's back and he wants Starla in any way she will let him. What happens next is so unbelievably sexy, kinky, and just lovely.
I’ll go slow at first, work my thick hard cock inside that tight cunt of yours, and when you’re ready, I’m going to fuck you, Star. Drive into you until you cry out my name. Until your legs are splayed wide open and you’re getting hammered. I’m going to absolutely pound you until you’re wrecked. That’s what I’m going to do and you’re going to love it, aren’t you, my horny little girl?”
Starla admits to Lowry, a man 18 years older than her, that if they are going to try having a sexual relationship she wants to call him Daddy. I found this side of their relationship to be very positive and healing. They have many discussions about what they like, what they don't like, what they are willing to try, and Lowry even gets a session with Starla's Domme to see and learn the full scope of what both of their roles would be like, and he does it without the toxic masculinity which made me fall in love with him all over again. Lowry makes one hell of a Daddy, and sweet lord can that man dirty talk! He continually checks in with Starla (mentally and emotionally) in and out of scenes, and the level of communication these two have is just as sexy as the actual sex!
This was my first book by Tamsen Parker, and it won't be my last!
Read this if you like:
Age gaps
Taboo
Daddy/little girl
Dirty Talkers
Overall rating 5 stars
Steaminess 4.5 stars
cupidities's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-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
2.5
This is a really meticulously constructed and layered story that grapples with a lot of heavy topics, interspersed with DDLG erotica. For me, this had too much going on to be enjoyable: the characters were handling many issues and obstacles, internal and external, past and present, and it just became too much. Several plot/conflict points could have been removed to make the book a little bit shorter and more enjoyable without taking away its depth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
froggy_dear's review
4.0
Depression rep, Daddy/little, age gap erotic romance between a psychiatrist and his former patient. This story is lovely. The potentially squicky power dynamics are carefully handled. Starla is beautifully and fully developed, rounded out as a fully competent adult who is dealing with a ton and knows what she likes and what she needs. I appreciate how both MCs are mostly very good at communicating, and admit it when they mess up.
The one thing I would have liked (though the love story doesn't need it) is to see Tad get some kind of comeuppance/have a follow up to the final board room scene.
*I received an ARC from the author.
The one thing I would have liked (though the love story doesn't need it) is to see Tad get some kind of comeuppance/have a follow up to the final board room scene.
*I received an ARC from the author.
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